The political template of Congress and Communists are decades old. Closed camps and cadre training don't work so well in the age of social media.

Indian actor Shabana Azmi talks about the transformative possibilities of theatre and the role of artists, intellectuals and corporates in sustaining them.

‘People say why give the same old parties another chance when they have failed to perform, repeatedly.’

‘All candidates, no matter what their background, are equal before the commission, and it won’t spare anyone if there are complaints with substantive evidence.’

CPN (Maoist Centre) leader and Energy Minister Pampha Bhusal on various aspects of the polls scheduled for November 20.

Political analyst Tula Narayan Shah on how observers see the political scenario and how are the Madhesh-based parties expected to fare in the upcoming provincial and national elections.

As the UML fights the polls against strong alliance, how is the party preparing for the upcoming polls and what is its assessment?

Binod Ghimire from the Post talked to Pradip Pokharel, chairperson of the Election Observation Committee, Nepal, a prominent organisation in election observation which has also been studying overspending in election campaigns.

Youth leader Manushi Yami Bhattarai on issues related to her electoral agenda, prospects, and issues of marginalised groups.

Executive chairperson of the Samata Foundation, Pradip Pariyar, who advocates the rights of marginalised people in Nepal, currently leads the #DalitLivesMatter movement in the country.

Joint-secretary Bhusal on the reach of loan sharks in Nepal and the ways to curb severe financial crimes related to them.

Outgoing US Ambassador Randy Berry on his love for Nepal’s nature, culture and food.

Former Indian foreign secretary and national security advisor Shivshankar Menon on the changing power dynamics in South Asia, India’s political turmoil, and SAARC.

Ashok Lavasa, vice-president for Private Sector Operations and Public Private Partnerships of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on the private sector’s role in the economic growth of Nepal.

WUKA is a line of absorbent and leakproof period underwear that prioritises comfort and environmental sustainability.

Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya on poll preparations, efforts to minimise invalid votes, and checking overspending.

US special envoy to advance human rights of LGBTQI+ community opens up about her Nepal visit and key takeaways.

EU Ambassador Nona Deprez on the ‘air safety list’ of the European Commission and Nepal’s progress on aviation safety.

The Maoist Centre chair on his three-day India trip, its purpose and the outcome.

The new head of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Deputy Inspector General Mira Chaudhari plans to introduce stringent vehicle operation mechanisms to conduct hassle-free traffic operations.