The ringing of bells offers Nepalis an opportunity to look ahead with fresh, renewed hope.

A closure of the strait would threaten not only oil and gas exports but also the physical flow of nitrogen-based fertilisers and what is needed to make them.

The path to public positions for women remains blocked by patriarchal gatekeeping and a ‘culture of ‘tokenism’.

Rural women farmers must be recognised as rights-holders with equal claim to opportunities and resources.

Gender inequality is the greatest human rights challenge of our time.

It can fix free-riding behaviour, end patronage and discourage the exodus of Nepali youth.

Expecting socio-economic transformation without changing political culture is pointless.

Exercising the right to vote requires time, money and flexibility: Privileges not everyone has.

Karki delivers election

Nepalis are contemplating a new government in the aftermath of the Gen Z revolt.

Given SARS-CoV-2’s devastating impact, identifying definitive intermediate hosts is crucial.

Tomorrow’s ballot may change centre’s faces, but federalism is not ensured by electoral arithmetic alone.

Post-elections, Nepal needs transparent governance and bold, benchmarked bureaucratic reforms.

A managed crawl links the Nepali rupee to the Indian rupee but permits adjustments over time.

If participation is the highest form of civic influence, dismantling barriers to participation is vital for democracy.