- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Govind Narain: A Paragon Of Power And Decency
I first met Govind Narain (May 5, 1916 - April 3, 2012) in 1989 after arriving on deputation as First Secretary in the Embassy in New Delhi. I will first briefly go over the circumstances that led to my meeting with the senior Indian bureaucrat. In the appoin
A Life Shaped By Storms
Indian writer-activist Arundhati Roy’s memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me is a deep, intimate and emotional piece of writing, laced with humour. Inspired by her mother’s death, the memoir, her first, pivots around her mother, Mary Roy, and her remarkable life.
Power Of Voters
Democracy is at its strongest when all voices are heard. As the election draws near, it becomes increasingly important for first-time voters like myself to understand the significance and importance of our individual votes. Voting is a vital civ
Death Is A Lie
We all say one day we shall die, But the death is a lie.
US, Iran to hold 3rd round of talks
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.
Jerry on Top to release in Indian cities
Jerry on Top, which became Anmol KC's highest-grossing movie, is set to be released across India. Targeting Nepali film lovers in India, the Nepali community, and Nepali-speaking audiences, the production team has announced that the film will be released simultaneously in various Indian cities starting this Friday. The film will have a box office release in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Dehradun, Delhi, Kalimpong, Siliguri, and Kolkata, along with other places where there is a significant Nepali-speaking population. On the eve of its release, a premiere show has
Public debt hits Rs. 2,859B, up Rs. 185B in 7 months
The total outstanding debt of the government reached Rs. 2,858.97 billion as of mid-February, 2026 of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to the latest report of the Public
Bolstering Anticipatory Governance
Traditional working styles in contemporary governance often fail to meet the objectives outlined in national policies. Time has changed dramatically and the rules of the game are no longer the same, as algorithmic governance has leapfro
Political Economy Of Health Insurance
In South Asia, ensuring easy access to health care and financial protection for all continues to be a challenging task for many reasons. First and foremost, the health sector is underfunded in many countries. There is limited coverage of socia
Farming with studies in Muktidham
Students of Muktidham Secondary School, located in Raghuganga Rural Municipality–2, Rakhu Bhagwati of Myagdi, have started collective vegetable farming within the school premises, integrating practical learning with their studies.
A Call For Safer Holi
With the ceremonial Chir now standing tall at Basantapur, the colors of Holi have officially begun to fill the air. As we approach the celebrations on 2–3 March 2026, it is a moment not only of excitement but also of reflection. Holi is meant
Rescue Scam Victims
Working abroad has been a path to economic stability for millions of Nepalis. Every year, youths leave the nation en masse as migrant workers in the hope of building a future out of poverty. Dire paucity of gainful employment opportu
Infrastructure tops poll agenda in Karnali
In the election manifestos released by political parties for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, road infrastructure development in Karnali has been identified as the top priority.
SKorea relaunches truth commission
South Korea has relaunched a fact-finding commission into its past human rights violations, with a key focus on the extensive fraud and malfeasance that corrupted the nation's historic foreign adoption program. The Truth and Recon
Keki and Bijay win best artists
The fourth edition of the Birat Film and Music Award concluded with Bijya Baral winning Best Actor and Keki Adhikari being named Best Actress. Organised by the Celebrity Nepal Foundatio
