Nepal's tourism narrative: Long on optimism but short on honesty Nepal's tourism narrative: Long on optimism but short on honesty Nepal’s tourism sector is often celebrated through headline arrival figures, but a closer look reveals inconsistencies that deserve serious public scrutiny. While official narratives highlight success, the data and policies behind them tell a more troubling story. Nepal’s tourism sector is often celebrated through headline arrival figures, but a closer look reveals inconsistencies that deserve serious public scrutiny. While official narratives highlight success, the data and policies behind them tell a more troubling story. Opinion 26 Jan, 2026
2026: The year I missed writing a New Year resolution 2026: The year I missed writing a New Year resolution New Year resolutions are often dismissed as a ‘faulty system’. Many make resolutions with immense enthusiasm, only to break them within weeks. New Year resolutions are often dismissed as a ‘faulty system’. Many make resolutions with immense enthusiasm, only to break them within weeks. Opinion 24 Jan, 2026
From hydropower to a high-value economy: Think of absorbing power within the domestic economy From hydropower to a high-value economy: Think of absorbing power within the domestic... Nepal is often described as hydropower-rich but economy-poor. That description no longer reflects current realities. Nepal is not short of natural resources, generation potential, or even electricity capacity. Nepal is often described as hydropower-rich but economy-poor. That description no longer reflects current realities. Nepal is not short of natural resources, generation potential, or even electricity capacity. Opinion 22 Jan, 2026
SGN-triggered political scenario: Renaissance of the NC and democracy in Nepal SGN-triggered political scenario: Renaissance of the NC and democracy in Nepal The Guru Raj Ghimire-initiated and Gagan Thapa-Biswa Prakash Sharma-supported Special General Convention (SGN) has incredibly transformed the image of the Nepali Congress (NC) in the same manner as a rather ugly looking caterpillar turns into a stunningly beautiful butterfly. The Guru Raj Ghimire-initiated and Gagan Thapa-Biswa Prakash Sharma-supported Special General Convention (SGN) has incredibly transformed the image of the Nepali Congress (NC) in the same manner as a rather ugly looking caterpillar turns into a stunningly beautiful butterfly. Opinion 21 Jan, 2026
Gagan-Biswa's historic revolt: A testament for contemporary politics Gagan-Biswa's historic revolt: A testament for contemporary politics The first Special Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) was held in May 1957 following the resignation of then President Subarna Shumsher Rana. The first Special Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) was held in May 1957 following the resignation of then President Subarna Shumsher Rana. Opinion 20 Jan, 2026
A generation demands change - and the ballot must deliver A generation demands change - and the ballot must deliver Nepal’s shifting political context finally offers a realistic opening for renewal: the realignment now underway, driven by young citizens and emergent forces, is the most serious challenge yet to the country’s entrenched gerontocracy. Nepal’s shifting political context finally offers a realistic opening for renewal: the realignment now underway, driven by young citizens and emergent forces, is the most serious challenge yet to the country’s entrenched gerontocracy. Opinion 19 Jan, 2026
Madhes: The land of sacrifice and the persistence of the colonial shadow Madhes: The land of sacrifice and the persistence of the colonial shadow Madhes is the evolved form of the Sanskrit word Madhyadesh or the Pali term Majjhim Desh, signifying the Middle Land. Madhes is the evolved form of the Sanskrit word Madhyadesh or the Pali term Majjhim Desh, signifying the Middle Land. Opinion 19 Jan, 2026
Co-creating inclusive public open spaces in Nepal: Design should reflect the needs of those who will use it Co-creating inclusive public open spaces in Nepal: Design should reflect the needs of... In Nepal's rapidly growing cities, the need for public spaces that welcome everyone is more urgent than ever. While the government has admirable policies aimed at creating accessible public areas through community involvement, the reality often falls short. In Nepal's rapidly growing cities, the need for public spaces that welcome everyone is more urgent than ever. While the government has admirable policies aimed at creating accessible public areas through community involvement, the reality often falls short. Opinion 16 Jan, 2026
The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns. It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns. Opinion 15 Jan, 2026
SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split SGC of the NC: Deuba should attend to avoid party's split The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually cast a spell on all the Nepalis in general and the democrats in... The Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress (NC) underway in the capital has virtually... Opinion 14 Jan, 2026
The digital key to political stability: Government must adapt to the technology The digital key to political stability: Government must adapt to the technology “Nepal’s youth are tech-fluent. The government is not.” I said this to a friend who recently asked if Nepal formed a government through discord. He was surprised. “Nepal’s youth are tech-fluent. The government is not.” I said this to a friend who recently asked if Nepal formed a government through discord. He was surprised. Opinion 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Nepal's Universal Periodic Review: Reforms needed to safeguard media freedom Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Although the Constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression, the right to communicate, and the right to information, these rights are increasingly ineffective for journalists and digital rights defenders across the country. Opinion 12 Jan, 2026
Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal Nepali Congress' enduring legacy: From democratic pioneer to catalyst for renewal The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. The recent youth-led protests in Nepal represent more than episodic unrest. Opinion 08 Jan, 2026
NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity NC's violation of its own constitution: Devaluation of its democratic identity The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. The Gen Z movement has created the kind of political ripples in Nepal seldom seen before. Opinion 07 Jan, 2026
Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore Bangladesh's unraveling: A warning Nepal cannot ignore South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. South Asia has a pattern of learning its hardest lessons too late. Political breakdowns are routinely dismissed as unique – products of culture, personalities, or foreign interference – until the same patterns emerge next door. Opinion 06 Jan, 2026
Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities Proportional representation: Dominated by elites and celebrities During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. During the 2017 local election, the representatives of Bharatpur Metropolitan Mayor candidate and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Renu Dahal destroyed the uncounted ballot papers inside the vote-counting centre, allegedly out of fear of her impending defeat. Opinion 05 Jan, 2026
Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort. Opinion 02 Jan, 2026
The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The bet to tank with: The cricket-baseball parable The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. The fact is ‘betting’ in sport has been a dicey reality for a long time. The players seem to know it; as also the bookies. Whatever the implication, sweeping generalisations aren’t apt. Opinion 01 Jan, 2026
Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties Gen Z movement's political impact: Alignment and realignment of political parties The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. The Gen Z movement has generated a new wave of changes in the political parties in Nepal. Consequently, it has brought the ever-squabbling Tarai-based parties together to form a Federal Democratic Front. Opinion 31 Dec, 2025
The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability The diagnostic season: Climate as a tool for state accountability Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Nepal tracks deaths from weather through National Adaptation Plans (NAP) that map every risk and vulnerable area. Opinion 30 Dec, 2025
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
