Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice

Nepal's education paradox: English for learning, Nepali for practice

Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali.

Nepal’s legal education system is caught in a peculiar bind: Law schools teach in English, but the Nepal Bar Council mandates that the bar exam be conducted exclusively in Nepali.

Opinion 07 Nov, 2025

Aging redefined: The quest for longevity

Aging redefined: The quest for longevity

“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose.

“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying," Woody Allen once wrote in his inimitable purple prose.

Opinion 06 Nov, 2025

Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol?

Climate change before COP30: A priority or a symbol?

As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever.

As the world move toward COP30, the urgency of climate change emerges larger than ever.

Opinion 05 Nov, 2025

Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and death bowling

Stunning performance of Nepali cricket team in T20s: Need to improve batting and...

The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history.

The country's morale had recently hit rock bottom due to multiple crises emerging one after the other. Firstly, the Gen Z-guised infiltrators inflicted the kind of damage never witnessed in its long history.

Opinion 05 Nov, 2025

Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm

Normal delivery: Honouring life's natural rhythm

Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world.

Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life — a moment when strength, patience, and love converge to welcome new life into the world.

Opinion 04 Nov, 2025

Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't

Dissecting the Gen-Z movement: What it is and what it isn't

After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country.

After Gen-Z movement’s momentary success, the so-called Gen-Zs are ecstatic, and various Gen-Z forums are emerging throughout the country.

Opinion 03 Nov, 2025

Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal

Nepal at the edge: Between suspended animation and renewal

Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future.

Recently, I was invited to join a group of highly respected individuals working to help shape Nepal’s future.

Opinion 31 Oct, 2025

Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture

Nepal's food future through Gen Z eyes: Transformative changes needed in agriculture

The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures.

The social media crackdown by the erstwhile government triggered a nationwide uproar, a dissatisfaction that galvanised Gen Z in unison to oppose systemic corruption, economic exclusion, and governance failures.

Opinion 30 Oct, 2025

Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests

Between hope and anxiety: Psychological dimensions of Gen Z protests

In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z.

In recent years, streets, campuses, and social media have echoed with the voices of Generation Z.

Opinion 29 Oct, 2025

Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it

Climate change: What Nepal's local leaders think about it

Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis.

Few Nepalis would deny that extreme weather is reshaping lives – or taking lives. This month, floods and landslides have killed over 40 Nepalis.

Opinion 28 Oct, 2025

Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in education

Rebuilding democracy from the ashes: Nepal needs to create jobs and invest in...

In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement.

In the hot sun of September 2025, the movement started by the “Gen Z” generation on the streets of Nepal turned into a tragic riot. Thousands of unarmed students in school uniform spontaneously participated in the movement.

Opinion 28 Oct, 2025

The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods

The changing monsoon in the Himalayas: Lessons from Bhutan's floods

The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly.

The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly.

Opinion 28 Oct, 2025

'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now

'Sthirata' at the crossroads: Why stability matters now

Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative.

Stability in Nepal is not just a local necessity; it is now a regional and even global imperative.

Opinion 27 Oct, 2025

When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening!

When schools burn, we must rebuild trust: Ullens School from ashes to awakening!

The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace.

The Ullens case study offers a lesson in how communities can turn pain into purpose and why education must remain a space of peace.

Opinion 26 Oct, 2025

Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated

Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated

The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being.

The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being.

Opinion 17 Oct, 2025

Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't

Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't

In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership.

In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership.

Opinion 16 Oct, 2025

Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together

Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together

The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations.

The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations.

Opinion 15 Oct, 2025

Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace?

Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace?

President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace?

President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace?

Opinion 14 Oct, 2025

What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem

What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem

When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards.

When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards.

Opinion 14 Oct, 2025

Nepal at the Crossroad: What next?

Nepal at the Crossroad: What next?

President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5.

President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5.

Opinion 13 Oct, 2025