Provincial representatives of parties must get the centre’s full support to come to a settlement.

RSP lawmakers have a chance to set a sterling precedent by rejecting CDF funds for its lawmakers.

India will struggle to win Nepali hearts unless it is seen as working in Nepal’s interest.

Even seemingly simple solutions like using paper and cloth bags instead of polythene ones have not been implemented.

The violation of the free-visa, free-ticket policy for Nepali workers is one reason for their suffering.

If our identities are fluid, citizenship cannot remain dictated by archaic divisions and anxiety of otherness.

The finance minister has promised so much without spelling out how he intends to keep those promises.

The political class must recall the zeal in 2008 when a seed of hope was planted in the hearts of Nepalis.

India often fails to show the confidence and magnanimity of a growing regional and global power.

The prime ministers of Nepal and India should have the courtesy to jointly receive the EPG report.

The justice process in the Rukum West killings should blaze a trail for other caste-killing cases.

Most public school teachers in Nepal work with poor pay and perks, which makes them veer towards politics.

Products like large cardamom could be Nepal’s way out of a ballooning trade deficit and economic mess.

It is doubtful whether just tweaking the system to pick election candidates will improve politics.

It should be no surprise if voices against federalism get more traction in the coming days.

A lot can be learned from the six largely unfruitful years of cooperation under the initiative.

Most people’s representatives work for themselves rather than on behalf of their electorate.

CPN-UML’s goal of securing 150 of the 275 lower house seats in 2027 appears to be a tall order.

Dealing with the crisis calls for a multi-level approach, starting with ethical and sensible handling of forests.

It can articulate larger public demands while moderating the more extremist voices in the crowd.