For a government that claims to uphold ‘nari shakti’, the dilution of MGNREGA is an inexplicable misstep.

The talk of restoring the monarchy is nothing more than an illusion.

New political faces will not go far if they lack bold, long-term, attainable visions.

This is not a moment to wait anxiously for election results; the responsibility to change rests with us.

Election manifestos are treated as political documents, not governing contracts.

If geopolitics becomes the sole explanation for political failures, it dissolves genuine reforms.

It would be best for Congress and for democracy if Deuba and his coterie accepted the defeat.

The women’s national blind cricket team struggles to find a proper venue to practice.

March elections offer a chance to address Nepal’s long-standing issues, but only if parties focus on action over rhetoric.

Youth across different parties are trying to bring about positive change.

NHRC is a reflection of problems of Nepali society, including misogyny and exclusion of minorities.

It will limit Delhi’s ability to unilaterally shape the norms of regional forums.

Only when Gagan Thapa helps reinvent the praxis of politics within NC and beyond will his gamble pay off.

The real danger today is not the credit slowdown but the urge to reverse it at any cost.

Sri Lankan President AKD’s assurance of a ‘new political framework’ appears to be yet another political jargon.

Drawing a boundary that protects fairness, human judgement and public trust is vital.

As long as the state remains a Khas-Arya monopoly, changing leaders is just rearranging the boardroom.

Science-based policymaking is mandatory to reduce the impact of climate change.

Its neighbours have been largely silent or supportive of the US raid that captured Maduro, but the impact of that raid will be felt far beyond South America.

Both exaggerated hope in new parties and blind faith in old ones are harmful to the public conscience.