Had it been shelved, the Nepali political class would be extremely reluctant to back any future American initiative.

Most problems Nepali workers face abroad can be solved if only they use formal channels.

Resignation or suspension of certain officials isn’t enough. Harsh punishment is also warranted.

The School Education Bill should be passed by capturing the spirit of the constitution.

Among pregnant and postnatal women in Nepal, mental health issues are more severe today than ever.

As the CPN-UML spends the next few years sorting out its internal mess, its popularity could further tank.

Rising incidents of torture in judicial custody are inhumane and unconstitutional.

The new panel to probe the ‘visit visa’ scam fails to inspire trust. Yet there are ways to build confidence.

The country’s number one killer, air pollution is no longer something we can take for granted.

Taxes on menstrual products violate the rights to reproductive health and safe motherhood.

The prime minister and the Speaker must act more responsibly to maintain the parliament’s sanctity.

A new study makes a strong case for a greener development of Kathmandu Valley.

Subsidies for farmers have stopped even as the state fails to collect electricity dues from industrialists.

We need a more representative consumer price index to capture the real picture.

Are we all willing to play our part to keep our families and communities safe from water-borne diseases?

Beijing doesn’t trust Nepali state, not just because our leaders are closer to Delhi or Washington.

Those who believe in free speech and democracy must speak up against efforts to gag the press.

Unless our local bodies are more accountable and efficient, core democratic rights can’t be ensured.

Nepal’s first gender-affirmation surgery buttresses its image as a queer-friendly destination.

What people want to see are healthy debates on public issues and law-making on that basis.