Five key lessons that 2020 taught us

Published On: January 7, 2021 08:01 AM NPT By: Sudarshan Neupane

We have managed to pass probably the most terrible year 2020 with several learnings and pragmatic strategies. All this will be very important for 2021.

Sorrows of democracy

Published On: January 6, 2021 01:13 PM NPT By: Dr Mahesh K Maskey

Trumpism and Oli-garchy may keep on raising their heads time and again, but it is the people who make history by their collective action, and who continue to carve new forms of democracy.

Democracy is the defense of Nepali sovereignty

Published On: January 6, 2021 08:30 AM NPT By: Dr Robert A Portada/Uttam Paudel

While Nepali politicians remain motivated by personal gain, they have kept the great powers off balance. Nepal’s political uncertainties, and the record of multiple leaders shifting their priorities and relationships, have created difficulties for either great power to establish firm linkages with Kathmandu.

All eyes on the Supreme Court

Published On: January 6, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Abesh Adhikari

The role of the Supreme Court now is to provide a fair interpretation which must protect the spirit of the current constitution.

The Sino-American race to zero

Published On: January 5, 2021 08:15 AM NPT By: Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng

Climate action has become yet another front in the competition between the world’s two largest economies. Who will cross the net-zero-emissions finish line first?

When women are not paid

Published On: January 5, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Roshani Giri

Until and unless Nepali women are relieved of their burden of unpaid domestic works, gender equality in workforce will remain a mirage and the goal of women empowerment elusive.

Empowering digital Nepal through connectivity and data

Published On: January 4, 2021 11:04 AM NPT By: William Zhang

Huawei has been serving Nepal's ICT industry for the last 21 years. As a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is committed to bringing digital experience to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. Sustained, heavy investments in R&D is one of the key factors that Huawei has made Huawei a leading global company. Huawei has connected over three billion people in more than 170 countries, including in Nepal.

Making fiscal federalism work

Published On: January 4, 2021 09:15 AM NPT By: Prience Shrestha and Ranjan Sapkota

It is imperative to devolve a significant amount of authority in respect to governance and administration of tax, non-tax, and resource royalty revenue among the subnational governments.

What’s next for Nepal?

Published On: January 4, 2021 08:40 AM NPT By: Ranjit Rae

Should the Supreme Court nullify the dissolution and reinstate the House, PM Oli’s position will be threatened and he will need to scramble for new alliances with Nepali Congress and the Janata Samajwadi Party.

When will Nepal get Covid-19 vaccines?

Published On: January 4, 2021 08:00 AM NPT By: Dr Pallavi Koirala

In Nepal, it may take much more time than expected for the entire population to get vaccinated. Political turmoil does not offer much hope.