Opinion

Transforming Nepal's Education System: Lessons from Global Success and Failure

1 month ago

Nepal's education system stands at a critical crossroads. We have made significant progress over the past few decades. The number of children attending school has increased, access to secondary education...

Beyond Competition: Why Education Must Become Inspirational

2 months ago

Throughout the evolution of human civilization, the education system has passed through various stages. At one time, education was merely a medium for knowledge transfer; later, it emphasized skill and...

The Growing Epidemic of Fake News: A Threat to Democracy and Social Harmony

2 months ago

'Balen government to ban 500 and 1000 rupee notes', 'Balen government preparing to dissolve the Provincial Assembly', 'UML leader Mahesh Basnet arrested'—these headlines are merely headlines. They are not news....

Julius Caesar: The Visionary Reformer and the Economic Transformation of Rome

2 months ago

Born into a distinguished patrician family on 12 July 100 BC, Gaius Julius Caesar stands as one of the most influential military leaders, politicians, and diplomats of the Roman Republic....

Nepal's Historic Opportunity to Resolve Transitional Justice

2 months ago

The current government led by Balendra Shah has a unique and historic opportunity to resolve transitional justice. Looking at the composition of the current government, most of the participants were...

International Day of Peasant Struggle: A Global Fight for Food Sovereignty

2 months ago

April 17 is observed as the International Day of Peasant Struggle. This day commemorates the resistance against the massacre carried out by a reactionary government in Eldorado do Carajás, Brazil,...

Reflecting on 2082: A Year of Political Upheaval and Transformation in Nepal

2 months ago

The year 2082 has bid farewell to us Nepalis, leaving behind several harsh wounds along with some valuable lessons. Years change, and calendar pages turn; that is the cycle of...

The Political Decline of Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda': A Legacy in Question

2 months ago

In the contemporary political history of Nepal, few leaders have experienced as many sharp fluctuations as Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'. He was once a symbol of change—a voice of rebellion,...

Charting a Path for the Development of Fine Arts in Nepal

2 months ago

After a long time, the country has a majority government. A majority government naturally brings stability. Even more promising is that the government is led by youth who understand the...

Hopes for Nepal's Art and Culture Sector Under New Leadership

2 months ago

Following a long period of political instability, the country has now formed a stable, majority government. Notably, power and leadership have shifted to the new generation—a generation that includes many...

The Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict: A Crisis of Habitat Fragmentation in Nepal

2 months ago

The Asian wild elephant is one of the world's largest terrestrial mammals. This species is found in South and South-East Asian countries—Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand....

The Rise and Fall of Empires: Lessons from History for Modern Superpowers

2 months ago

Those who learn from history make history; those who do not become history themselves. World history clearly shows that power is never permanent. Once-powerful nations have weakened over time, and...

Redefining Education: A Blueprint for Nepal's Future

2 months ago

Education is the cornerstone of human life. It determines an individual's consciousness, mindset, behavior, and future. Since ancient times, great philosophers, scientists, and thinkers have described education as the primary...

President Paudel Addresses Joint Session of Federal Parliament

2 months ago

Honorable Speaker, Honorable Chairperson of the National Assembly, Honorable Members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, 1. I feel honored to address the joint session of both...

The Path to Affordable Healthcare: Evaluating Nepal's 'Sulav Pharmacy' Initiative

2 months ago

Nepal is a developing nation where the lack of basic services and access to healthcare remain significant challenges. Due to geographical diversity, economic inequality, and political instability, a large portion...

Why Student Politics Remains Essential for National Progress

2 months ago

‘To say that schools should remain twelve hands away from politics is bourgeois hypocrisy. The very bourgeoisie who advocate this theory want to make the educational system a foundation for...