Awaken your latent genius within: The power of flow experience Awaken your latent genius within: The power of flow experience There are two core branches of thinking: creative thinking and analytical thinking. Creative thinking pertains to thinking for new ideas and products — of seeing a new pattern of relationship between things that weren’t obvious before. This extends to finding new ways to expressing things and combining existing ideas to producing new and better alternatives. There are two core branches of thinking: creative thinking and analytical thinking. Creative thinking pertains to thinking for new ideas and products — of seeing a new pattern of relationship between things that weren’t obvious before. This extends to finding new ways to expressing things and combining existing ideas to producing new and better alternatives. Opinion 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal's health insurance system is on the brink: The new government has one chance to fix it Nepal's health insurance system is on the brink: The new government has one chance to... On March 5, 2026, Nepali voters delivered one of the most decisive electoral verdicts in the country’s democratic history. On March 5, 2026, Nepali voters delivered one of the most decisive electoral verdicts in the country’s democratic history. Opinion 11 Mar, 2026
Landslide victory of RSP: Way forward for both the victorious and vanquished Landslide victory of RSP: Way forward for both the victorious and vanquished The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has created an electoral miracle by registering a two-thirds landslide victory, defying the well-established narrative of the impossibility of obtaining a majority under the present constitutional dispensation. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has created an electoral miracle by registering a two-thirds landslide victory, defying the well-established narrative of the impossibility of obtaining a majority under the present constitutional dispensation. Opinion 11 Mar, 2026
The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem. One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem. Opinion 10 Mar, 2026
Shock without occupation: The real test of Operation Epic Fury Shock without occupation: The real test of Operation Epic Fury Operation Epic Fury – the joint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran – is more than a regional confrontation. It is a test of whether the US can employ calibrated force to achieve decisive strategic results without occupation, and whether doing so frees Washington to focus on its primary strategic competitor, China. Operation Epic Fury – the joint US-Israeli air campaign against Iran – is more than a regional confrontation. It is a test of whether the US can employ calibrated force to achieve decisive strategic results without occupation, and whether doing so frees Washington to focus on its primary strategic competitor, China. Opinion 09 Mar, 2026
Women's rights depend on where a woman is born Women's rights depend on where a woman is born In some parts of the world, girls debate their rights in university classrooms. In others, girls debate whether they will be allowed to attend school at all. The discussion about women’s rights often assumes that progress is universal, but the reality is far more uneven. In some parts of the world, girls debate their rights in university classrooms. In others, girls debate whether they will be allowed to attend school at all. The discussion about women’s rights often assumes that progress is universal, but the reality is far more uneven. Opinion 08 Mar, 2026
Reclaiming space, safety, and sovereignty under Balen's leadership Reclaiming space, safety, and sovereignty under Balen's leadership Nepal sits precariously along a highly active seismic zone, yet decades of mismanaged urban planning have left our cities and administrative centers dangerously congested. Nepal sits precariously along a highly active seismic zone, yet decades of mismanaged urban planning have left our cities and administrative centers dangerously congested. Opinion 08 Mar, 2026
Human skills in an AI era: The new scarcity is judgement Human skills in an AI era: The new scarcity is judgement Recently, I reviewed a piece of AI-generated work that looked better than many human first drafts. It was clean, coherent, and confidently structured. Recently, I reviewed a piece of AI-generated work that looked better than many human first drafts. It was clean, coherent, and confidently structured. Opinion 06 Mar, 2026
Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections Democracy and demagogy: The promises and pitfalls of March 5 elections One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. One critical difference between democracy and demagogy is how disagreement plays its role in these two domains of a society. Opinion 05 Mar, 2026
Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Post-democracy movements in Nepal: Their aspirations and achievements Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its 3,000-long checkered political history beginning with the rulers of the Gopal dynasty, the cowherds back in 11th century BC. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Be counted, go and vote, this is your election Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Every few years, Nepal asks you to believe again. The flags come out of storage, party songs return to the streets, and familiar faces rediscover your neighbourhoods. Opinion 04 Mar, 2026
Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of raising children Engaging fathers for healthier families: Equity means sharing responsibility of... In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. In Nepal, the journey of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, is seen as solely a woman's responsibility. Fathers are often regarded as the provider of the family. Opinion 03 Mar, 2026
Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience Election proceedings in full swing: A test of voters' conscience A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bath in 2023 analysing cognitive trends during the Brexit found that individuals with lower cognitive ability were more susceptible to populist agendas and persuasive campaign rhetoric than those with stronger academic backgrounds and higher cognitive ability. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full Absence of WASH in poll manifestos: Leaves the conversation half full As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. As Nepal approaches the March 5 elections, political parties are actively campaigning on employment generation, economic growth, political stability, infrastructure development, education, health care, and climate resilience. Opinion 02 Mar, 2026
Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues Nepal's satellite achievements mask deeper issues On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. On January 12, 2026, Nine Nepali high school students watched their dreams dissolve into the Indian Ocean. Opinion 01 Mar, 2026
Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore Climate wounds of Madhes: A crisis we chose to ignore In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. In 2025, Nepal’s “grain basket”, Madhes, endured a year of climate extremes that should finally end any illusion that climate change is a distant or abstract threat. Opinion 27 Feb, 2026
The gut matters: More than you think The gut matters: More than you think A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. A lot of people in Nepal are suffering from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, and mental disorders. The focus on the prevention and treatment has always been on different medications, changes in lifestyle, and easy access to health care. But we hear very little about the importance of gut or intestinal health. Opinion 26 Feb, 2026
Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP Who will have the last laugh?: The NC, UML, or RSP With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. With the election only a week away, the Nepali political arena is resounding with debates, discussions, and deliberations regarding which party to vote in the upcoming polls. Opinion 25 Feb, 2026
Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion Nepal's economic reality and the politics of illusion It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. It is uncomfortable but necessary to acknowledge that Nepal remains among the poorest countries in South Asia. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations Bangladesh has voted: Stability will be earned through delivery, not declarations The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile mark the most consequential political transition since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Opinion 24 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Halesi–Aiselukharka area in Khotang Aiselukharka, an important village and market area in Khotang District under Aiselukharka Rural Municipality, lies in the southeastern part of the district and serves as a local hub for trade and daily life.
Kathmandu RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today.
Nepal Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme.
Photo Gallery Serpentine Bhojpur Road A serpentine road stretching from Bhojpur bazaar via Kotdanda to Behere Dobhan along the Pikhuwa River has increasingly drawn domestic tourists for its striking landscape views.
Nepal Family member of Gen-Z movement victim appointed at NEA A family member of a victim of the 2025 Gen-Z protests has been provided employment at a government institution.
