The backbone of Nepal's economy is its remittances, which sustain millions of households and account for over 25% of its GDP. They stabilize the economy, reduce poverty, and provide vital income security for families that rely on migrant labor. …
On September 8-9, 2025, Nepal saw one of the largest and most shocking protests the country has ever witnessed. This movement was led by Generation Z – young people born between 1997 to 2012 -- and online workers who took to the…
Earlier this week, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, reflected in a commemorative piece on the significance of China marking the 80th Anniversary of its Victory over Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. Drawing on China’s …
Nepal issued more than 839,000 work permits in the past year. Most of these went to young men going to the Gulf, Malaysia, and a growing number of European and East Asian countries. For a lot of people, moving is not a career choice but something th…
After investing in restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara and having numerous conversations with Nepali tourism entrepreneurs, I have reached the sobering conclusion that the country's tourism industry is in a difficult situation. We hope for bett…
Amidst widespread media speculation over a potential strong retaliatory move by the Modi government against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the political landscape in New Delhi took an unexpected turn. Instead of responding militar…
Climate change is a global phenomenon with localized impacts. Nowhere is this paradox more evident than in Nepal, a country with negligible greenhouse gas emissions but profound climate vulnerability. From receding glaciers and erratic monsoons to i…
Globalization marks migration as a global phenomenon. There has been a growing trend of migration from developing and underdeveloped nations to developed countries, driven by the pursuit of a better quality of life—marked by better education, …
The migration of Nepali workers dates back centuries, beginning with movement to neighboring India in search of livelihoods. Historically, Nepali migration was largely for subsistence, often involving work as security personnel or daily wage earners…
Nepal witnessed three major movements in the Southern plains, which is popularly known as Madhesh, in 2007, 2008 and 2015. The Madhesh movement, demanding rights, identity with dignity, and equality of Southern plain community, has various facets. A…
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