Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters. Opinion 11 Dec, 2025
Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Cold wave gripping Nepal: The way forward Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Nepal is at times portrayed as a supermarket of disasters on account of almost all the disasters hitting it with the solitary exception of the tsunami due to being a landlocked country. Opinion 10 Dec, 2025
The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation The fading promise of biogas in Nepal: Prioritise sustainability over installation Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Nepal’s household biogas programme has long been regarded as a flagship initiative in the country’s clean cooking transition. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern. Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them. Opinion 08 Dec, 2025
More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes. Opinion 05 Dec, 2025
The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems... Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak. Opinion 04 Dec, 2025
Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Gen Z dream of ending corruption: Will it materialise? Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Nepal is known as the land of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, an icon of peace and compassion. Opinion 03 Dec, 2025
Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. Opinion 02 Dec, 2025
Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever! This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world. Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal at a crossroads: A political reset is now unavoidable Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Nepal is in an unusually fragile political moment. The dissolution of the House of Representatives, the formation of an interim government with a narrow mandate, and a powerful youth-led uprising have collectively exposed deep cracks in our democratic system. Opinion 28 Nov, 2025
The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness The symphony within: The mind-body connect in health and illness It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. It is rightly said that our brain is our own inhabitant physician — gifted with the ability to ‘write’ prescriptions for our mind and body in health and illness. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national priority Ending technology facilitated violence against Nepal's girls must be a national... Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Adolescents and teenage girls across Nepal are part of an online world that was almost unimaginable even a generation ago. Over 16.5 million Nepalese are active online today, driven by rapid smartphone expansion and widespread access to social networks. Opinion 27 Nov, 2025
Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? Amid political limbo in Nepal, where does Nepal's Human Rights Commission stand? The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. The aftermath of the Gen Z protest in Nepal is only testing the resilience of democracy. Political uncertainty has become more evident following the protest. Opinion 26 Nov, 2025
Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome Post-Gen Z movement political polarisation: Consequence on poll outcome The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days. The nation has witnessed a dramatic polarisation in the left parties in particular after the Gen Z movement caused the unbelievable collapse of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML) coalition, which enjoyed near to two-thirds majority, in less than two days. Opinion 26 Nov, 2025
From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail From revolt to renewal: Why timely elections are Nepal's last democratic guardrail Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal. Nepal’s Generation Z remains caught in a fraught liminal moment, in a country still reverberating from September’s protests that shook its political foundations and ignited hopes of renewal. Opinion 25 Nov, 2025
Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political arena overcrowded: New parties mushrooming Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Political parties are the crucial pillars of parliamentary politics as they act as bridges between citizens and the state. Without political parties, democracy becomes a distant voice rather than a living conversation. Opinion 24 Nov, 2025
Demobilizing young anger to sports Demobilizing young anger to sports In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. In every nation that has successfully transformed its youth into disciplined, innovative, and patriotic citizens, sports have played a central role. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants The Chitwan Elephant Festival must end its abuse of elephants Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Since every single major sponsor of the Chitwan Elephant Festival has now distanced themselves from the event and committed to never sponsoring or supporting it in any way in the future, it’s clear that momentum is shifting. Opinion 23 Nov, 2025
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion 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.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
