In September 2015, a ransomware attack hit several European airports, including London Heathrow, and brought them to a complete standstill. Staff had to handle check-ins and boarding manually, which was a massive headache for an airport that serves …
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal’s four-day official visit to China marked the first major diplomatic outreach to Beijing by Nepal’s new government, placing connectivity, investment and technology at the center of a renewed bilateral agen…
On May 25th, 2026, we celebrated a momentous national occasion to mark the 80th anniversary of the independence of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This historic milestone fills us with pride as we reflect on our nation-building journey, guided by t…
Before arriving in China, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said he had repeatedly heard speculations that Beijing remained uncertain about Nepal's new political leadership.
The rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the emergence of a new…
The emergence of new states in the international system often presents opportunities for established countries to rethink their diplomatic priorities. For Nepal, the Republic of Kosovo represents one such opportunity. While Nepal and Kosovo have yet…
It is an immense pleasure to me for participating such an auspicious ceremony of the 75 years celebration of the Peaceful Liberation of Xizang. At this outset, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulation to the people and government of the Xi…
Standing atop Mount Everest, the roof of the world, Kabita Nepali felt like a conqueror. But it was only when she stepped back into her own courtyard and saw the plate of steaming rice served by her mother that her eyes welled up. Those tears carrie…
Studying English in the M. Phil. opened up so many possibilities for exploration, ranging from local to global issues in academia, power politics, literature, academic writing, literary criticism, the environment, and more. The subject English is a …
There is a powerful scene in Gangubai Kathiawadi directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, where Alia Bhatt (Gangubai) goes to enroll a girl raised in a brothel into school. The school demands the “father’s name,” and Gangubai fiercely at…
Debates surrounding sovereignty and territorial integrity have long occupied a central place in Nepal’s political discourse. In particular, Nepal’s left political parties have consistently stressed the protection of national sovereignty,…
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