Humans have long used natural metaphors, especially trees in South Asia, to describe politics and morals. In Nepal, the sāl and papaya trees reflect national identity and politics. The sāl (Shorea Robusta), with its slow growth and dense heartwood, …
A generation ago, women in Nepal’s foreign service could be counted on one hand. Today, at one of Nepal’s most strategic diplomatic outposts, the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, women form the heart of the mission and make up nearly the ent…
The Gen Z uprising of September 8-9 against corruption and misrule by the aged and inept leaders turned into violent chaos, with the loss of 19 innocent lives of teenagers.
The protest resulted from the accumulation of leaders' missteps, comp…
On November 8, Azerbaijan celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Victory Day in the Second Karabakh War, also known as the 44-day Patriotic War.
It was a historic day for the people of Azerbaijan – a country that for nearly three decades had…
Today's youth generation is facing a world that is transforming at a rapid pace, where the foundation of long-term success lies beyond short-term gains or material possessions. In this world filled with competition and innovation, high marks or …
The first phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly election begins today, November 6, with the second phase scheduled for November 11 and results to be declared on November 14. The election is being watched with intense curiosity not only across Indi…
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is in a fix. It is finding itself at a critical crossroads, whether to move forward with Rabi Lamichhane, or without him. The dilemma is both real and pressing. Several political stakeholders, parties and individuals a…
The Gen-Z movement, which emerged on September 8, 2025, began as a youth-led campaign advocating for systemic change, accountability, and a corruption-free society, reflecting widespread public frustration with corruption, impunity, and misgovernanc…
The Gen Z wave of protests in Nepal in September, sparked by social media bans, escalated into a nationwide social movement. This wave of unrest toppled the incumbent government in a single day, paving the way for a transitional administration and u…
It was quite a relief from the agonising experience of two long years for Nepal and for Bipin Joshi’s family as well when news pertaining to the release of 20 remaining hostages held by Hamas militants was flashed to the world through a US bro…
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