In traditional terms, a political crisis in a neighboring country is often seen as a direct challenge to that country’s national security and regional strategic interests. For most countries around the world, the situation in Nepal following the
On Sunday, tens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets to protest a sprawling corruption scandal involving allegedly fraudulent flood-control infrastructure projects. Protesters gathered in Manila along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (
In the 2020s, South Asia emerged as one of the most politically volatile regions in the world. After Bangladesh fell into a political crisis in 2024 with massive protests leading to a change in leadership, Nepal witnessed a wave of political ins
Even though they happened 2,000 miles apart, deadly anti-government protests in Nepal and Indonesia have a common denominator: They are being led by Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. Though people under 30 make up about half the popula
Could the finance minister be the gateway to changing the world’s direction? This question sounds simple, but recent days have provided us with the answer. Indonesia and Nepal both replaced their finance ministers after experiencing dramatic
Nepal has become the third country in India's immediate neighbourhood to see a violent uprising topple its government in recent years. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after more than 20 people died in clashes with police during anti-gov
Corruption in Nepal is no longer a hidden practice—it has become a visible scar on the nation's governance. Political leaders promise reform during election seasons, yet once in power, their names reappear in scandals involving misuse of public
Nepal's tiger population has risen and the frequency of fatal human-tiger conflicts has declined over the past decade. The country now aims for the sustainable coexistence of big cats and human beings. Wildlife conservationists claim Nepal can s
Addressing the nation on live television on 5 August 2025, Bangladesh's interim government head Dr Muhammad Yunus announced that the south Asian nation will go for 13th Jatiya Sansad polls by the first half of February next year (Bangladesh el
Appo Deepo Bhava in three words: Transformative. Authentic. Unforgettable. Some books you read. Some books walk beside you. But this one? This one makes you sit down with yourself in silence. Ashok Silwal’s Appo Deepo Bhava isn’t a trave
The indigenous population in Assam of northeast India continues getting shocking revelations every alternate day from none other than State chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Pursuing a series of eviction drives to reclaim hundreds of thousands
Myanmar (also known as Burma and Brahmadesh) may go for a nationwide election in the next few months, where the military rulers claim it to be a free & fair electoral exercise for the benefit of 55 million primarily Buddhist nationals in the sou
Finally the natural gas leakage from Bhatiapar crude oil well was contained on 27 Jun 2025 by an experienced team of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) with support from three foreign well-control experts. The capping operation at Rudrasa
When hundreds of media workers died of Covid-19 complications across India, a few people thought the corona disaster would also devastate the print media with sharply declined circulation figures resulting in shrinking advertisement revenues. M
Pradeep Khanal’s pilgrimage is not just a religious journey—it represents a modern-day renaissance of spiritual consciousness, interfaith harmony, and cultural diplomacy. His sacred expedition across India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
