Amendment changes what the Constitution says, whereas reform seeks to improve how the constitutional system works and how the constitutional morality or spirit underlying its provisions is upheld in their implementation.

Even diplomacy has failed to resolve the acrimonious relations that have characterised Islamabad’s ties with Kabul.

Perhaps the lure of a directly elected chief executive in Nepal comes from a strange mix of monarchical nostalgia and modernist impatience.

Although seemingly innocuous, the proliferation of laundry services can be seen as an indicator of economic growth.

The country is not built by any ‘Desh banaune toli’. It is built by the collective structure of the people, the constitution, parliament, dissent and accountability.

By understanding the why and how of this game, we aren’t destroying the play; we are giving it a different, deeper meaning.

Political frustration should not tempt us into constitutional romanticism, as no institutional model is ever a panacea.

Restoration and rebuilding are not extras; they are essentials for our way of life, society, economy and Nepal’s position in the world as a place of incomparable cultural dynamism.

They risk replacing the institutional changes required to make all public transport safe.

The country now boasts a growing roster of communities that view the Himalayas as a second home.

Political parties want to celebrate women voters because they make for crucial votes, but want to deny them real power and representation.

Calling an open case a ‘Bhutanese scam’ is a verdict delivered on an active investigation from the other side of the world.

In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit.

We cannot build anything meaningful by merely securing a good balance sheet at the bank while leaving our parents to die in lonely terror.

Nearly a decade after the adoption of federalism, an important question remains: Does the budget truly reflect its spirit? It does so only partially.

China will always be a trustworthy and reliable friend and partner of Nepal in its pursuit of development, revitalisation and modernisation.

Modern conservation policies and strict wildlife protection laws have fundamentally altered the relationship between people and wildlife.

Seeking justice for the victims of caste hatred has become more complicated under the RSP administration.

Given the preventable yet fatal nature of this disease, there should be no justification for shortages of rabies vaccines.

It is time for the countries that stake a claim to the moon to understand that no one, absolutely no one, owns the moon.