Can BIMSTEC be a game-changer for foreign affairs of Nepal?

Can an international cooperation mechanism like The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) be a game-changer

Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district of Madhesh Province of Nepal.

Tara Bahadur Bhandari


Right to Information: What is hindering its implementation in Nepal?

The right to information is a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment.

What’s wrong with Nepal’s Education Bill?

The School Education Bill, currently being debated in Nepali community as well as parliament, was

Nepal’s Whistleblower Protection Bill has flaws: What should be done?

Corruption has become a major concern for every country. In the context of Nepal, corruption

Leveraging right to information to combat corruption

Corruption permeates every facet of Nepali society, as evidenced by Transparency International’s Report 2023, which