Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument

Maoists' People's War: Armed struggle or violent action?An unwarranted argument

The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence.

The lawmakers of both the government and opposition, otherwise caught napping on several occasions in the Parliament, were up on their toes when the Secretary of the Unified Marxist-Leninist, Yogesh Bhattarai, labelled the Peoples War waged by the Maoist Centre as unfortunate violence.

Opinion 04 Sep, 2024

Transforming urban mobility: It is about re-imagining cities

Transforming urban mobility: It is about re-imagining cities

Back in June, one of my pieces in this newspaper focussed on the power of rethinking urban transportation, starting from cycling.

Back in June, one of my pieces in this newspaper focussed on the power of rethinking urban transportation, starting from cycling.

Opinion 03 Sep, 2024

Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance

Sensory overload and technostress: Mindfulness holds the key to bringing balance

It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop.

It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop.

Opinion 29 Aug, 2024

Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government

Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government

The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession.

The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession.

Opinion 28 Aug, 2024

Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular consciousness

Activating the TRC beyond its mandate of Commission: Transcending regular...

Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones.

Feels like yesterday, but we are soon going to complete the three decades since the civil war started in 1996 in Nepal. We have undeniably achieved many milestones.

Opinion 26 Aug, 2024

Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world

Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world

S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read.

S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read.

Opinion 27 Aug, 2024

Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack

Bangladesh: Secular culture under attack

After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries.

After the shocking fall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh enters a new era with a non-partisan government headed by US-backed businessman and Nobel laureate, banker Muhammad Yunus. The Hasina regime fell in a massive student-led uprising. Following the end of her rule, the country experienced widespread destruction of sculptures, academies, museums and libraries.

Opinion 23 Aug, 2024

Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness

Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness

The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population.

The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population.

Opinion 22 Aug, 2024

Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and construction professionals

Climate change-induced flood in Thame village: Responsibility of design and...

The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village.

The monsoon is continuing to play havoc in different parts of Nepal. Last Friday, the Thame River swelled beyond imagination when a glacial lake burst upstream. The flood was so devastating that it swept a school, hotel and clinic along with 20 houses in Thame village.

Opinion 21 Aug, 2024

New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort?

New Agenda for Peace: Why can't Nepal take the lead in the effort?

Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence.

Violence. The more I read the news these days the more I cannot escape to think about this word. Apparently, we are on the tip of a major regional conflict in the Middle East, an extension of the brutal war between Hamas and Israel. Bangladesh is in turmoil, the biggest crisis since its independence.

Opinion 20 Aug, 2024

Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership

Political stability: It needs check on hankering after prime ministership

Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again.

Perhaps, Nepal is the only country where only former prime ministers are entitled to become prime minister time and again.

Opinion 19 Aug, 2024

Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it

Malnutrition in Nepal's Himalayas: Women can help resolve it

Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods.

Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods.

Opinion 16 Aug, 2024

Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities

Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities

Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns.

Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns.

Opinion 15 Aug, 2024

Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary

Ace historian Naya Raj Panta: A scholar extraordinary

A nation without history is said to be a person without memory.

A nation without history is said to be a person without memory.

Opinion 14 Aug, 2024

European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive demographic dividend

European Union stands with Nepali youth: Ready to support Nepal reap its massive...

At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’.

At a time when many countries in the Global North, including in the European Union, are rapidly ageing, Nepal remains a steadfastly young country. More than 40 per cent of the country’s population is between 16 and 40 years, the age bracket that Nepal considers as ‘youth’.

Opinion 12 Aug, 2024

Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment

Depressing results of 10+2: Waste of government investment

The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years.

The publication of the 10+2 results last week, marked by a high failure rate, has been something of a deja vu for the country in view of the pass rate being not much different from the past years.

Opinion 07 Aug, 2024

Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead country

Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead...

Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time.

Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time.

Opinion 06 Aug, 2024

Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue

Constitutional amendment: Citizens should be part of the dialogue

Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with.

Political instability apparently is a systemic feature of Nepal’s political system. Citizens have gotten accustomed to frequent changes in government with politicians’ shenanigans becoming a constant feature that people have to bear with.

Opinion 06 Aug, 2024

Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal

Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern...

Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world.

Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world.

Opinion 02 Aug, 2024

NEB publishes class 12 results

NEB publishes class 12 results

The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12.

The National Examination Board has published the results for Class 12.

Opinion 02 Aug, 2024