War in Iran: Why destroying cultural heritage is a foolish strategic move in any conflict
By Costanza Musu History offers many examples of how damage to cultural heritage during wars can galvanise nationalist sentiment and strengthen the legitimacy of governments under pressure.
EditorialDitch the paper
By The vision of reducing in-person visits to government offices through the Nagarik App is blurry due to institutional inertia.
The eleven battles of Balendra
By Chandrakishore Ultimately, his real test will not be in his decisions, but in his perspective.
Travails of balanced foreign policy
By Prasanta Kumar BK Nepal cannot favour one neighbour over another due to its geopolitical situation.
EditorialStarting anew on Lipulekh
By This will be a challenge for the new RSP government. It will also be a chance to show its diplomatic nous.
RSP’s economic blueprint
By Rishi Raj Sharma It should prioritise the use of public money for reasonable purposes.
Trump’s aggressive and extreme war language
By Rodrigo Praino Since the beginning of the war with Iran, Trump’s rhetoric has become even more combative and outrageous.
Stepping into global crisis
By Anurag Acharya Preoccupied with domestic politics, Nepal remains unprepared for the effects of escalating war in the Gulf.
Why sustainable marketing can’t be just for show
By Roshee Lamichhane Sustainable marketing is not a coating on the business model, but something woven into its very fabric.
No more ‘masu bhat’
By Santosh Chhetri As demand for masu bhat grew, political parties turned it into an election strategy.
Before a girl is raped and killed
By Prakriti Thapa If we want fewer names on protest banners tomorrow, we must start listening to the unheard voices today.
EditorialThe Jumla paradigm
By The path to a healthy Nepal is being paved in Jumla. It is time the rest of the country caught up.
What’s at stake for BJP in four state polls
By Ruhi Tewari The question is to what extent the Opposition can stop the BJP from expanding its national footprint.
Women leaders deserve more than a maternal metaphor
By Smriti RDN Neupane Reducing femininity to motherhood limits women’s political roles and the imagination of leadership.
Nepal-Japan relations: Old ties, new gains
By Sunil KC The friendship between the two countries has already stood the test of time. Now, it must deliver shared prosperity.
EditorialNo excuses now
By The new Parliament has the responsibility to make up for its predecessors’ non-performance.
New wave, old ways
By Deepak Thapa Nepalis want delivery, and they do not really care if that comes from Balendra Shah or Gyanendra Shah.
Balen, but beware
By Paban Raj Pandey Shah and Lamichhane both possess strong personalities. How do you fit two swords into one sheath?
How the powerless won
By Hiramani Ghimire New leaders have leveraged poor governance, public discontent, economic hardship and anger against established elites.
EditorialUnsafe country for girls
By Strong laws are not enough. Only harsh punishment can prevent rape.