Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated Rethinking financial literacy in Nepal: Tailored, not templated The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. The term “financial literacy” is familiar to many of us. At its core, it aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to manage money wisely, ultimately contributing to financial well-being. Opinion 17 Oct, 2025
Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't Hashtag revolution: Constitutional amendment is allowed, breaking isn't In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. In 2013, along with other lawyers, Om Prakash Aryal filed a writ petition seeking Supreme Court intervention against the formation of a Chief Justice (CJ)-led interim election government under Khil Raj Regmi’s leadership. Opinion 16 Oct, 2025
Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together Way forward for post Gen Z movement: Vanquished and victors must work together The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. The Gen Z movement has shown the world how young people can have an unprecedented impact on the national political scene, challenging the notion that politics is solely the domain of older generations. Opinion 15 Oct, 2025
Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? Trump's Gaza deal: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? President Donald Trump has brokered a 20-point Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Stopping the bombing and securing the release of hostages are significant accomplishments so far. However, from a Palestinian perspective, the central question remains: Will this be a just peace? Opinion 14 Oct, 2025
What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem What Mahabir Pun gets wrong about innovation: Nepal must first build the ecosystem When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards. When Mahabir Pun demands Nepal spend 2% of GDP on research and development, he channels a nation tired of importing ideas and exporting talent. His frustration is understandable. His prescription is backwards. Opinion 14 Oct, 2025
Nepal at the Crossroad: What next? Nepal at the Crossroad: What next? President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5. President Ramchandra Poudel, one month after the formation of interim government, took initiative to break the ice by inviting party representatives and the members of the government, including the interim Prime Minister at his office to create an environment for the general election scheduled for March 5. Opinion 13 Oct, 2025
Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship Not quite cricket: The murky world of gamesmanship When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently When the disagreeable ‘jingoistic’ clash between archrivals India and Pakistan concluded controversially in Dubai, recently Opinion 10 Oct, 2025
Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy rains Nepal fighting wars on two fronts: Damage by Gen Z-guised infiltrators and heavy... Nepal is currently battling crises on two fronts. Nepal is currently battling crises on two fronts. Opinion 09 Oct, 2025
My aim in life: Is there a case for career building? My aim in life: Is there a case for career building? The choice of careers and their development is a universal life-long concern of every thinking youth and enlightened citizen, a concern left to the sole disposal of an individual’s personal decision. The choice of careers and their development is a universal life-long concern of every thinking youth and enlightened citizen, a concern left to the sole disposal of an individual’s personal decision. Opinion 08 Oct, 2025
Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership Nepal at the edge: Courage, corruption, and the call for Gen Z leadership I am a Gorkhali. I am a Gorkhali. Opinion 01 Oct, 2025
Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal Power of Zen-Z demographics: And the next roadmap for Nepal The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast. The demographic dynamics of Nepal has changed fast. Opinion 29 Sep, 2025
ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together ACT NOW: You, Me, Community – Ending Rabies Together Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable Each year on 28 September, World Rabies Day reminds us of a sobering truth: rabies is one of the most fatal diseases, yet it is 100% preventable Opinion 27 Sep, 2025
Gen-Z's pyrrhic triumph: Lofty rhetoric, meager achievement Gen-Z's pyrrhic triumph: Lofty rhetoric, meager achievement The main administrative centre of the country were turned to ashes within a few hours on September 9. The main administrative centre of the country were turned to ashes within a few hours on September 9. Opinion 25 Sep, 2025
Colossal damage and destruction: By forces both internal and external Colossal damage and destruction: By forces both internal and external The Gen Z movement was something like a political earthquake. It had given a knock on the door like foreshocks in the form of a protest centred around the Maitighar Mandala earlier on. The Gen Z movement was something like a political earthquake. It had given a knock on the door like foreshocks in the form of a protest centred around the Maitighar Mandala earlier on. Opinion 24 Sep, 2025
Hope in the midst of chaos: Beyond the butterfly effect Hope in the midst of chaos: Beyond the butterfly effect There’s chaos, racial prejudice, economic upheaval, not to speak of political and religious turmoil, all around. There’s chaos, racial prejudice, economic upheaval, not to speak of political and religious turmoil, all around. Opinion 23 Sep, 2025
India's public diplomacy and Nepal's political sensitivities: Modi's rally message to PM Sushila Karki India's public diplomacy and Nepal's political sensitivities: Modi's rally message to... When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a public rally – together with the usual diplomatic cable – to congratulate Nepal’s new interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, it transcended routine diplomacy and gesture. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a public rally – together with the usual diplomatic cable – to congratulate Nepal’s new interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, it transcended routine diplomacy and gesture. Opinion 22 Sep, 2025
How a Nepali missed out on WHO's Top Job How a Nepali missed out on WHO's Top Job If there’s one thing Nepal’s political class excels at, it’s the art of missing the point—often with a confidence so misplaced it would be almost endearing, were it not so costly. If there’s one thing Nepal’s political class excels at, it’s the art of missing the point—often with a confidence so misplaced it would be almost endearing, were it not so costly. Opinion 19 Sep, 2025
Success strategy for Sushila Karki: Involvement of Gen Z and the martyrs' parents Success strategy for Sushila Karki: Involvement of Gen Z and the martyrs' parents Never before in the history of the world had such a movement taken place as the one witnessed last week in Nepal. Never before in the history of the world had such a movement taken place as the one witnessed last week in Nepal. Opinion 18 Sep, 2025
GST reforms in India: How Nepal can leverage it for economic growth GST reforms in India: How Nepal can leverage it for economic growth The Government of India, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi introduced major reforms in the Goods and Service Tax (GST) – namely the next gen GST reforms or GST 2.0. The Government of India, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi introduced major reforms in the Goods and Service Tax (GST) – namely the next gen GST reforms or GST 2.0. Opinion 16 Sep, 2025
Nepali Congress gone astray: Democracy on the brink Nepali Congress gone astray: Democracy on the brink Recently, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) announced a ban on certain social media platforms, stating that they had failed to comply with the ministry’s directives to register with MoCIT. Recently, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) announced a ban on certain social media platforms, stating that they had failed to comply with the ministry’s directives to register with MoCIT. Opinion 09 Sep, 2025
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
Alternative forces come together with IDEA A group of newly formed alternative forces announced the Inclusive, Democratic and Ethical Alternative (IDEA) here today.
Nepal One in three Nepali women married before 18, Madhesh leading with highest rates of child marriage The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to 'free and full' consent to a marriage while acknowledging that consent cannot be 'free and full' when one of the parties involved is not sufficiently mature to make an informed decision about a life partner.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 3,000 per tola The price of gold declined by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Business Nepal launches INFF Financing Strategy to drive pro-employment economic growth The Government of Nepal on Thursday launched the Integrated National Financing Strategy for Pro-Employment Growth, aiming to align public and private finance with national development priorities and accelerate job creation.
Opinion Democratic sustainability: Election economics cannot be ignored Our multiparty democracy is indeed vibrant. Despite numerous flaws, the system allows people to participate in the political process, elect representatives, and express grievances.
