Opinion

Editorial

Prioritise economic recovery and job accessibility for flood-affected communities

While disasters require immediate rescue and relief, enabling flood survivors to access income opportunities is equally vital.

Shah went to the UN to speak for Nepal, then left before he could make the most of it

Nepal’s moment of global sympathy needed a prime minister willing to work the rooms. Shah chose to fly home instead.

Why policy stability and legal clarity are vital for Nepal’s private sector

Nepal cannot revive investment while businesses remain wary of policy shifts, regulatory action and administrative delays.

Why passive neutrality won’t take Nepal anywhere

As great power competition intensifies, Nepal must look beyond passive neutrality.

India’s Election Commission faces credibility challenges

Its bias towards the ruling BJP raises concerns over its impartiality and the integrity of the electoral process.

Editorial

Why Deuba should stop the circus

His refusal to accept the party’s leadership transition risks weakening Nepal’s democratic opposition.

Nepali teachers have found their way to AI. Can our education system keep up?

When teachers are prepared and properly supported, AI can become a valuable professional partner, one whose answers they examine rather than accept.

Nepal must turn satellite observations into early warnings

If scientists can detect potentially significant deformation after an event, why is there no operational system routinely monitoring for similar changes before disaster strikes?

Editorial

Bhandari’s return to active politics does more harm to her reputation than good

Her decision to rejoin the UML raises questions about political morality and the neutrality expected of the presidency.

A generation taught itself democracy. Nepal’s schools must finish the job

The Gen Z uprising and the 2026 election proved what an informed, courageous citizenry can achieve. The new government must build that citizenry on purpose.

What Lubra can teach Nepal about climate-induced migration and resettlement

For Lubra, adaptation is both about surviving hazards and sustaining the community’s relationship with place over time.

Nepal finally found its voice at the UN

Comparing four prime ministers’ UN speeches shows Balendra Shah broke an old habit at exactly the right moment—but the real test is still ahead, at COP31.

Editorial

Respect the human rights commission’s constitutional authority

Reluctance to respect the NHRC weakens an institution meant to protect rights and ensure accountability.

If AI automates work, how will Nepal fund the state?

A national AI strategy that treats employment, tax and remittance dependence as central is the only way to leverage AI without hollowing out the state’s ability to function.

Is Nepal’s tourism industry moving fast enough?

Nepal’s tourism recovery no longer needs to take years. By shifting from desperate emotional pleas to targeted, transparent digital storytelling, the industry can accelerate its rebound.

Editorial

Welcome tourists back—but build resilient systems to keep them safe

The Bhotekoshi flood has once again reminded us that Nepal needs a resilient tourism system to withstand major shocks.

After the flood, the grey list is now a national emergency

Nepal is about to ask the world for billions, but the world is also asking whether Nepal can keep dirty money out.

Can Nepal, India and China team up to beat GLOF risks?

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s call for a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at the UN offers a blueprint for change. Here is how Nepal can pioneer a three-layer system for GLOF risk intelligence and regional survival.

How visual storytelling is changing the way Nepal experiences cricket

Head of production for the Janakpur Bolts examines how visual storytelling changes the way fans experience Nepali cricket.

Are Nepali schools ready for the AI takeover?

From panicked teachers to copy-pasting students, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of education—leaving traditional pen-and-paper exams struggling to keep up.