The Forgotten Appendix: Nepal’s Rightful Claim Over Kalapani, Limpiyadhura & Lipulekh
Look at the map of Nepal carefully. Stretching across the roof of South Asia like a long, narrow corridor broader in the middle, tapered at the ends it is a…
Stopping Fiscal Erosion in Nepal: A Framework for Lasting Reform
The Scale of the Problem Nepal’s fiscal decay did not happen overnight. Over three decades, a toxic ecosystem took root – political masters extracting rents for party survival, civil servants…
Nepal’s New Government Makes Historic First Move: Oli and Lekhak Arrested Over Gen Z Protest Killings
Kathmandu, March 28, 2026 In one of the most dramatic opening acts of any government in Nepal’s modern political history, the newly sworn-in administration of Prime Minister Balendra Shah moved…
“PUNDITS” Stop Underestimating Balen Shah: Nepal’s latest Leader Isn’t Just a Rapper-He’s Poised to Transform a Nation
In the ever-shifting landscape of global politics, international and regional pundits have a habit of dismissing unconventional figures as fleeting novelties. Balen Shah, the 35-year-old former rapper and former mayor…
The BBC’s Lopsided Lens: How “Shot Like Enemies” Distorts Nepal’s Gen Z Protests and Undermines a Nation’s Democratic Reckoning
As a documentary filmmaker myself, I have spent years navigating the ethical tightrope of storytelling-balancing raw truth with context, emotion with evidence, and individual tragedy with national reality. Watching the…
Nepal’s Monarchy: The Sacred Bond That Holds Us Together – 18 Years of Republican Ruin Demand a Reckoning – By Bhusan Dahal
Kathmandu, February 17 2026 CK Peela, our friendly neighbourhood Indian geopolitical guru, has once again descended from his Kathmandu balcony – probably with a fresh cup of masala chai and…
The Discord Revolution: Nepal’s Youth Movement Ignites Existential Crises Across Institutions
Ah, Nepal-the land of Everest, enlightenment, and apparently, endless political entertainment. In 2025, this Himalayan haven decided to swap its serene stupas for a chaotic circus, courtesy of a Gen…
Nepal’s Gen Z Glow-Up: From Social Media Blackout to Throne Room Tease – But Hold the Election Hуре!
When Wi-Fi Dies, Gen Z Thrives (With a Side of Chaos) Picture this: It’s early September 2025, and Nepal’s streets are basically a live-action Fortnite battle royale. Gen Z kids…
Lucifer Balen: Fallen Prometheus of Kathmandu’s Revolution
In the shadow of the Himalayas, where ancient temples meet the digital age’s fury, Balendra Shah-better known as Balen stands as both savior and scapegoat. The 35-year-old mayor of Kathmandu,…