Nepal’s tragedy has often been that stories outpace structures, and symbols substitute for systems.

When they are excluded from science and technology, the innovation process becomes inherently biased.

China’s practice of sending pandas to foreign nations has been heavily criticised by conservationists and animal advocates, who argue the bears are used as pawns in a game of geopolitical chess.

Where the security apparatus is accountable, transparent and sensitive, democracy grows stronger.

The country's challenge is attracting more capital and utilising investment for tangible development.

Pitted against Oli, his hallowed aura of invincibility is at the ballot’s altar.

Low investment and inefficiencies in service delivery have hindered higher growth.

Expectation of a morally pure leader fuels saviour politics, shifting duty away from citizens.

Trump’s presidency has produced a superpower increasingly at odds with the world it leads.

Voters seem too angry to interact with the old parties, too smitten to pose questions to the new ones.

Through the Maithili speech, Balen showed how he can instrumentalise his identity to be politically profitable.

Gagan Thapa’s rise through the ranks was neither a fluke nor was it blessed by someone at the top.

As the country grapples with rising prevalence of chronic diseases, it is vital to pay attention to this issue.

Provinces are not costly; they are under-resourced relative to their constitutional responsibilities.