The divisive 2015 constitution has almost foreclosed any chance of further reforming society and polity.

The controversy over Bhanubhakta’s statue shows the emancipation of the subaltern is a long process.

The polls have diverted the national attention away from some of the more pressing issues of political economy.

For provincial and local governments, literature festivals are relatively low-cost promotional events.

The government can’t stop kids of sociocultural elites from going to American or European universities.

Ideological convictions mean little in Kathmandu, but money never fails to get fast results.

The higher a Madheshi reaches in professional life abroad, the more intense their desire for change at home.

Competitive stupidity comes naturally to the decision makers of a country with the lowest IQ.

It is becoming difficult to describe what politicos actually do other than fulltime politicking.

Nepal needs to marshal all its resources to ensure the safety and welfare of its citizens.

Dahal knows that Kathmandu’s libertarians love the announcement of game-changer proposals.

Except Madhesh, all other provinces are patterned after the old regional administrative system.

The advantages of remittance inflow into poor countries such as Nepal are too obvious to miss.

Voters have validated the status quo with their participation as well as abstention.

For Indians, the Treaty of 1950 is the prime concern, everything else is optics.