While old parties are incorrigible, newbies are also buckling under their own baggage.

Diversifying renewable energy sources beyond hydropower is essential for energy security.

India must hew the middle ground between China and the US for its benefit.

Nepalis are growing discontent as the possibility of any substantial change seems unlikely.

How would Pakistan handle matters when the time comes to choose between China and the US?

Introducing Central Bank Digital Currencies can help us improve our financial system.

The US market is vital for developing countries, requiring them to accept Trump’s negotiation terms.

The country must prioritise practical reforms to strengthen its federal experiment.

For every 3,000 people, there is just one doctor. The situation is worse in rural areas.

Hindu religious reformation is a must, as conversion doesn’t necessarily liberate Dalits.

In Bangladesh, memory serves both as a unifying force and a source of division.

If our leaders ignore vital reforms, the values of the republican constitution come under threat.

If we believe that politics only divides people, it may weaken our literary writing as well.

A quality public transport system is a powerful tool for building a just, resilient, empathetic society.

Many transboundary rivers in the global south face neglect and inadequate research.

Ghising’s case is a window into the deep political influence that has rotted Nepal’s power sector.

Its adoption empowers small states like Nepal to navigate disorder with agency rather than passivity.

Forums like BIMSTEC can help advance South and Southeast Asian regional cooperation.

Populism’s modern form has a tendency to leverage division rather than unity.

Madhesh needs forums for fearless and creative expressions to cope with the anxieties of externalisation.