Modification of Nepal’s political map is just the beginning of an arduous political, administrative and diplomatic journey.

The task of tackling the challenges of governance seldom goes with neo-nationalism; Oli has found another issue to distract from his poor record.

The politicisation of crime is a relatively common affair in clientelism.

There was some hope, before the pandemic, that good sense will somehow emerge in the ruling dispensation.

The lockdown may be easy for some to bear, but daily wage workers are suffering.

The impact of gross inequalities is harsh on the poor, especially during times of crisis.

The hyper-connected world needs to reconnect with human values before true development can be achieved.

Oli emerged as the direct beneficiary of the wave of xenophobia and jingoism sweeping over Nepal.

Media entrepreneurs are happy to sing along the tune of triumphant political and economic masters.

In every conflict of interest between humane concerns and jingoism couched as nationalism, the latter always wins.

The person of the decade has to be Prime Minister KP Oli, whereas the person to watch closely in the upcoming one is President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

It is said that the determination for collective struggle comes from the deep despair of the dispossessed.

Tourism can thrive in Province 2, but policymakers must not be swayed by unrealistic plans.

The ruling party continues to play games of power, even as the status quo is maintained and the opposition is crippled.

Perhaps there is a reason democracy inevitably degenerates into majoritarianism in almost all religious polities.