Capital for economic growth: Agencies in the production function

Capital for economic growth: Agencies in the production function

Nepal government’s budget speech for 2083/84 has sought to materialise the Election Manifesto 2082 of Rastriya Swatantra Party by setting the economic growth target as 7 percent and containing price inflation at 6 percent.

Nepal government’s budget speech for 2083/84 has sought to materialise the Election Manifesto 2082 of Rastriya Swatantra Party by setting the economic growth target as 7 percent and containing price inflation at 6 percent.

Opinion 03 Aug, 2026

FM Wagle in the spotlight: Promises and delivery challenges

FM Wagle in the spotlight: Promises and delivery challenges

Dr. Swarnim Wagle assumed the finance ministry on March 27, 2026. Drawing on his experience at the World Bank and the National Planning Commission, he struck a more hopeful tone upon taking office.

Dr. Swarnim Wagle assumed the finance ministry on March 27, 2026. Drawing on his experience at the World Bank and the National Planning Commission, he struck a more hopeful tone upon taking office.

Opinion 31 Jul, 2026

Good parenting: The relevance is timeless

Good parenting: The relevance is timeless

When Alan Davidson and Robert Davidson published their parental wisdom book, “How Good Parents Raise Great Kids,” exactly 30 years ago, they shared the collective wisdom of parents in their own words.

When Alan Davidson and Robert Davidson published their parental wisdom book, “How Good Parents Raise Great Kids,” exactly 30 years ago, they shared the collective wisdom of parents in their own words.

Opinion 30 Jul, 2026

Cities need nature: Rethinking public space development in Nepal

Cities need nature: Rethinking public space development in Nepal

Nepal's cities are expanding rapidly, transforming once-quiet towns into busy urban centres with new roads, buildings, and markets.

Nepal's cities are expanding rapidly, transforming once-quiet towns into busy urban centres with new roads, buildings, and markets.

Opinion 30 Jul, 2026

44th B P Memorial Day: A political battling ground for rival groups

44th B P Memorial Day: A political battling ground for rival groups

Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) 44th Memorial Day is observed around the first week of Shravan every year following which it was celebrated with pomp and pleasure but with a difference.

Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) 44th Memorial Day is observed around the first week of Shravan every year following which it was celebrated with pomp and pleasure but with a difference.

Opinion 29 Jul, 2026

Preparing the HKH for El Niño: Development planning and policymaking hold the key

Preparing the HKH for El Niño: Development planning and policymaking hold the key

This spring, most parts of India experienced a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures in some cities approaching 50°C.

This spring, most parts of India experienced a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures in some cities approaching 50°C.

Opinion 28 Jul, 2026

Missing AI ethics in the newsroom: PCN must set clear rules for tech

Missing AI ethics in the newsroom: PCN must set clear rules for tech

Nepal's media landscape is changing faster than its regulatory framework can keep pace.

Nepal's media landscape is changing faster than its regulatory framework can keep pace.

Opinion 27 Jul, 2026

Indian tourists: Lifeline of Nepal's off-season tourism

Indian tourists: Lifeline of Nepal's off-season tourism

India is the world's sixth-largest economy, with an economic output of around US$ 4.15 trillion.

India is the world's sixth-largest economy, with an economic output of around US$ 4.15 trillion.

Opinion 24 Jul, 2026

FATF eyeing up Nepal's financial performance: Is blacklist on the cards?

FATF eyeing up Nepal's financial performance: Is blacklist on the cards?

Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held in Paris decided to continue Nepal’s grey list due to Nepal’s inability to cleanse its financial standing.

Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held in Paris decided to continue Nepal’s grey list due to Nepal’s inability to cleanse its financial standing.

Opinion 23 Jul, 2026

2026 World Cup football tournament: The greatest sporting extravaganza

2026 World Cup football tournament: The greatest sporting extravaganza

The FIFA World Cup has finally come to an end with the lifting of the trophy by Spain after 16 years for the second time.

The FIFA World Cup has finally come to an end with the lifting of the trophy by Spain after 16 years for the second time.

Opinion 22 Jul, 2026

Rebranding Nepal: Soft power as the foundation of strategic statecraft

Rebranding Nepal: Soft power as the foundation of strategic statecraft

In international politics, power is no longer measured solely by military capability, economic size, or geopolitical leverage. Increasingly, nations compete through their ability to attract, inspire, and shape global perceptions.

In international politics, power is no longer measured solely by military capability, economic size, or geopolitical leverage. Increasingly, nations compete through their ability to attract, inspire, and shape global perceptions.

Opinion 21 Jul, 2026

Nepal is not a prisoner of geography: A friendly note from across the Himalaya

Nepal is not a prisoner of geography: A friendly note from across the Himalaya

This is not a letter of complaint. It is a letter from a neighbour who wishes India well, and who believes that honest words between friends are worth more than polite silence.

This is not a letter of complaint. It is a letter from a neighbour who wishes India well, and who believes that honest words between friends are worth more than polite silence.

Opinion 21 Jul, 2026

Tharu climate resilience: It comes from deep ecological knowledge

Tharu climate resilience: It comes from deep ecological knowledge

For generations, Nepal’s Tharu community has lived in close relationship with nature. Their livelihood strategies, food systems, habitation, and cultural practices have evolved through long interactions with forests, wetlands, rivers, and agricultural landscapes.

For generations, Nepal’s Tharu community has lived in close relationship with nature. Their livelihood strategies, food systems, habitation, and cultural practices have evolved through long interactions with forests, wetlands, rivers, and agricultural landscapes.

Opinion 20 Jul, 2026

The cow and the rhino: Nepal's national symbol debate

The cow and the rhino: Nepal's national symbol debate

Can a single animal carry the soul of an entire nation? The question has come alive again in Nepal.

Can a single animal carry the soul of an entire nation? The question has come alive again in Nepal.

Opinion 17 Jul, 2026

The power behind the podium: District 41's program quality team

The power behind the podium: District 41's program quality team

What transforms a nervous first-time speaker into a confident communicator?

What transforms a nervous first-time speaker into a confident communicator?

Opinion 16 Jul, 2026

Political infighting in NC: Need of abandoning it and putting up a united face

Political infighting in NC: Need of abandoning it and putting up a united face

The infighting between the Gagan and Deuba group in the Nepali Congress (NC) has raised people’s eyebrows for several reasons

The infighting between the Gagan and Deuba group in the Nepali Congress (NC) has raised people’s eyebrows for several reasons

Opinion 15 Jul, 2026

Agnipath and Nepal: Time to reset a trusted Gorkha partnership

Agnipath and Nepal: Time to reset a trusted Gorkha partnership

India’s Agnipath military recruitment reform, launched in 2022, was designed to create a younger, leaner and more technologically agile armed force while reducing the long-term pension burden on the exchequer.

India’s Agnipath military recruitment reform, launched in 2022, was designed to create a younger, leaner and more technologically agile armed force while reducing the long-term pension burden on the exchequer.

Opinion 14 Jul, 2026

Strengthening diaspora diplomacy: Nepal needs a smarter diaspora strategy

Strengthening diaspora diplomacy: Nepal needs a smarter diaspora strategy

Over the past decades, the Nepali community abroad has become one of the most dynamic diaspora populations in the world.

Over the past decades, the Nepali community abroad has become one of the most dynamic diaspora populations in the world.

Opinion 14 Jul, 2026

Beyond handshakes: Nepal needs agenda-led diplomacy

Beyond handshakes: Nepal needs agenda-led diplomacy

Courtesy may open diplomatic doors, and protocol may preserve the dignity of the state, but neither is enough to protect Nepal’s national interest.

Courtesy may open diplomatic doors, and protocol may preserve the dignity of the state, but neither is enough to protect Nepal’s national interest.

Opinion 13 Jul, 2026

Investing in the next generation: A lesson for Nepal and the world

Investing in the next generation: A lesson for Nepal and the world

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, an extraordinary vision was introduced—one that seeks to make every child a participant in the nation’s economic future.

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, an extraordinary vision was introduced—one that seeks to make every child a participant in the nation’s economic future.

Opinion 10 Jul, 2026