The biggest danger arises when the power of the crowd is taken as the mandate itself.

A future where children sleep peacefully and see wildlife as neighbours is an achievable goal.

Kathmandu’s political neutrality can position it as a crucial point of communication for Baku’s engagement in South Asia.

New government will have to manage India’s anxieties, allay China’s suspicions, and reassure the US.

We should try to incorporate some creative joy into our daily lives in whatever way we can.

Pakistan cannot look forward to becoming a citizen-friendly state without eliminating preventable deaths.

Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest may reveal more than the DOJ’s selective Epstein releases.

The ultimate form of vetting takes place in the secrecy of the ballot box.

There is often a wide gap between advertising and reality, and the future is likely to be no different.

Whenever attempts have been made to silence the voice of the people, Kantipur Publications has stood firm as an advocate for democracy.

Thirty years on, grievances remain; it is only the leaders who have forgotten.

Real reform requires clear commitments to transform institutions—not only change leaders.

Sustaining investment initiatives depends less on organising events, more on continuity and ownership.

No party is likely to secure the absolute majority required to form a one-party government.

The BNP government will likely continue to face economic challenges and institutional constraints for the foreseeable future.

Most electoral candidates have swept the issue of untouchability under the carpet.

If enough voters insist on substance over slogans, they can force politics to change.

Democratic backsliding must be addressed thr­o­ugh civil society movements, judicial challenge and progressive trends at the ballot box.

Can we, with our existing policies, institutions and knowledge, revive our lost springs?

If the electorate rewards short-term promises over long-term credibility, parties will treat governance as a bargaining chip.