Oli might have helped with Bhandari’s ascent, but Oli’s political stature was also primarily built with Bhandari’s support.

Despite our continuous pressure, the government has been reluctant to finalise the bill to reform the NHRC.

Concerns over an alliance between two dominant parties steering the country on an authoritarian course have been heightened.

Only around 15 percent of our lawmakers thoroughly study bills and proposals. The rest don’t care what is in the bills.

Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu discusses why he works with non-actors, the changes he’s seen in Nepali society, and how beautiful shots can be bad for a movie.

Roughly 80 percent of Nepali social media users are on Meta platforms, with the rest spread across other platforms.

Without proper registration and data collection mechanisms, a government has only limited ability to respond during emergencies or crises.

Our provinces can’t work as they don’t even have civil servants and minimum resources. They cannot run with hands and legs tied.

When the provinces are weak, there is a need for a separate entity in order to facilitate, coordinate and deliver service at the metropolitan level.

The parliamentary obstruction will continue until the home minister resigns on ethical grounds and an investigation commission is formed.

The three-decade-old concept of social security scheme needs to be remodelled based on changed social dynamics.

Without international finance, it won’t be possible to implement the kind of intensive mitigation and adaptation measures developing countries need.

Just as in rape cases where the victims are the most crucial evidence, in caste-based discrimination too, the victims should be considered the most vital evidence.

The construction company had agreed to complete the project for Rs14 billion. So why was it given Rs22 billion?

Many local units are doing a very good job in terms of improving the quality of school education under their jurisdictions.

On relations with India, Damak industrial park could be one reason for New Delhi’s suspicion. If so, we should ask ourselves—must the park be built at that precise location?

When it comes to cybercrimes, it’s not just about passing a few laws. A big part of the solution lies in having strong regulatory systems and institutions.

Even after someone is elected national President from a political party, that person remains a political figure. They should be allowed to think politically.

Around 400 organisations have been directly affected by USAID fund cuts. We guess 30,000 to 35,000 people in Nepal will lose their jobs.

Time has come to think about whether the queer movement has relied too much on USAID and other global sources of funding.