- Saturday, 8 November 2025
Public Trust Key To Political Legitimacy
In a varied society like Nepal, customary legitimacy can serve as a source of political stability while the coherence of the state, polity, political parties and civil society is expected to achieve n
Global Events Hit Cross-border Lending
Banks will always have one tug of war while lending a balance between trust and belief. When crossing borders with their checked money, they are also loaning the capital. Cross-bo
Gen Z’s Dreams And Doubts
Nepal’s ground shook on September 8 and 9 as thousands of youth poured into the streets. Their banners and shouts were simple: lift the social media ban, end corruption. But what starte
Linking Security With Development
Development - whether it is physical or social - consistently demands robust security to ensure its quality and timely completion without any hindrances. And effective security is best realised when
Pitfalls Of Kathmandu Valley's Planning
Living in Kathmandu Valley is one of the most paradoxical experiences that an individual can live through during his or her lifetime. On one side, there is the easy availability of servic
Know The Narcissist
Narcissism long seemed abstract and rare. Until it manifested itself up close: an obsessive need to control, loud declarations of one's own grandeur, and a screaming response to any disagreem
Intelligence's Role In Foreign Policy
The concept that foreign policy is fundamentally an extension of domestic policy has become firmly embedded in the national structure over the years. It is a fact that strength abroad
Need For Introducing Online Voting
Recently, the Election Commission of Nepal published its election timetable for the upcoming House of Representatives election to be held in March 2026. People are expecting the spirit of t
Dressing For Winter
Winter is around the corner. As the weather gets colder, it’s essential to ensure that one stays safe from succumbing to the cold. Lying at the heart of this effort is dressing for warmth, whi
Principles Matter In Politics
It has been a platitude to say that Nepali politics has been disparaged for some years due to the absence of accountability, rampant corruption, and personal gains through position and
The Perils Of Riding The Lion
“One who rides a lion doesn’t dare dismount it.” Even a freelancer like this lesser mortal knows that panthera leo cannot survive on grass and other flora, so there’s no need to cross-check
Obsession With Looks
JADE, the popular British pop singer, recently admitted in an interview that she has an ongoing battle with herself not to inject Ozempic. Primarily approved by the FDA for adults with Type 2
Break Vicious Cycles In Economy
Nepal is in an underdevelopment trap, caused by several vicious cycles. Without breaking these vicious cycles, it would be hard to achieve prosperity. Then, without prosperity, Nepal has b
