Nepal needs to understand the realities of the 21st century. It needs to move forward, not backward.

Through peaceful and smart protests around the country, the youth have demanded a structural transformation. It should be perceived as a warning bell by all of society.

Many have witnessed positive change at the individual level during the lockdown. The key is to sustain this growth even after a return to the normal.

And we need firms and organisations to invest more in research and analysis.

Forgetting the religious aspect, Buddhism can still be used as a cultural tool to connect Nepal to the world.

More in-depth analyses and multi-dimensional perspectives are required.

This is the best reflective time we have got—everyone needs to use it productively.

During such trying times, citizens need to trust the government. Portraying professionalism would help.

Every challenge teaches us lessons; it will be important to be prepared to tackle the next one that comes without notice.

How a profession that led the reforms in 1990 is becoming an impediment to change now.

The recently concluded Kantipur Conclave had many lessons to give, especially for the ones willing to learn.

It would be great to see future editions having conversations on regional issues that are led by the youth.

'Unleashing the Vajra' attempts to view Nepal’s future through a different lens--one of wealth creation and not poverty alleviation.

Hope has to be followed by individual transformation--simply blaming the state won’t do.

Nepal succeeded in hosting the South Asian Games, but it could have achieved much more with dedication and planning.