Leftist leaders and analysts say the steady decline of communist parties stems from a mix of ideological drift, leadership failures, and changing voter expectations.

The president of Manipal University Jaipur, Niti Nipun Sharma, discusses Nepal–Manipal ties, future-ready education, and how universities must adapt fast in an age of AI and rapid change.

The phenomenon has not just hurt creativity but also caused losses to authorised translators and publishers. There is law but implementation remains lax.