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This isn't about the border-it's about fear

Nepal, April 21 -- The government of Nepal's decision to make it mandatory to pay customs duty on goods worth more than Rs100 brought through land routes from India may appear sudden and unexpected. B... Read More


For the RSP, 'Blue' is not just a colour. It is a political sign

Nepal, April 7 -- A new political language is being crafted in Nepal, which is sharp, shiny and one that instantly generates a 'feel-good' effect on social media. It can be called 'dopamine government... Read More


The eleven battles of Balendra

Nepal, March 24 -- The tale of an extraordinary struggle between power, the system and hopes places Balendra Shah at the centre of Nepali politics as its narrator. This very week, he will formally ent... Read More


Nepal's majority moment: Opportunities and tests

Nepal, March 10 -- Nepalis were longing for a stable majority government. The sweet dream has come true. With the Rastriya Swatantra Party receiving an overwhelming majority, it has become necessary t... Read More


Popular mandate or public frenzy?

Nepal, Feb. 24 -- Nepal's electoral politics currently stands at a strange turning point. Crowds surging on the streets, excitement dominating social media, echoes of slogans, and the dazzle of live b... Read More


Citizen security in democracy

Nepal, Feb. 9 -- After the Gen Z uprising, questions arose about Nepal's security apparatus's rapid response capacity. Equally significant was the question: Why is there more repression in movements c... Read More


Melting Himalaya, melting morality

Nepal, Jan. 27 -- Today's Nepal is passing through a transitional period in which democracy exists, but democratic culture is weak; there is a constitution, but constitutional conduct is questionable.... Read More