August 06, 2026

Nepal's Spiritual Identity on the Global Stage

In an era when diplomacy is increasingly shaped not only by governments but also by culture, religion, heritage, and people-to-people engagement, Nepal has begun to witness the emergence of a new form of international outreach rooted in its ancient spiritual...

Assam flood recedes, but challenges remain
Assam flood recedes, but challenges remain

The massive flood in eastern Assam due to heavy rain falls in the entire zone  was  worsened by  man-made environmental degradation in the hilly terrains of Nagaland. The unprecedented rains (up to 137 mm, but not identified as a cloudburst...

Articles | Aug 05, 2026
75 Years of World Neighbors: Community-Led Development in an Era of Global Uncertainty
75 Years of World Neighbors: Community-Led Development in an Era of Global Uncertainty

As World Neighbors marks its 75th anniversary, the international development sector faces an unprecedented convergence of systemic challenges. Reductions in traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA), shifting geopolitical alignments, accelerating climate disruption, persistent food insecurity, and increasing forced migration have created...

Interviews | Jul 23, 2026
India: Debating passport issue, inviting NRC nationwide
India: Debating passport issue, inviting NRC nationwide

With no provocation and essential public queries, India's foreign ministry threw up a debate relating to the passport as an incompetent document to claim citizenship in the south Asian country. On the occasion of 14th Passport Sewa Divas, the ministry...

Articles | Jul 13, 2026
Can the BNP Turn an Electoral Triumph into Effective Governance?
Can the BNP Turn an Electoral Triumph into Effective Governance?

By A. S. M. Sakhawat HossainPolitical history is filled with leaders who spent years pursuing power, only to discover that winning an election is far easier than governing a nation. The euphoria of victory fades quickly, replaced by the relentless...

Articles | Jul 13, 2026

Deepmala Dhakal Crowned Miss Nepal World 2026, Represents Aspirations of Nepali Youth Raised Abroad

Kathmandu, Nepal: Deepmala Dhakal, a representative of the second generation of the Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) community, has won the title of Miss Nepal World 2026, marking a significant achievement for Nepali youth living abroad and those seeking to maintain a...



Saun: When Faith, Green Traditions, and the Spirit of Nepal Come Alive

On early Monday mornings during the month of Saun, the roads leading to Shiva temples across Nepal begin to fill with devotees. Some walk barefoot carrying vessels of water for worship, while others arrive dressed in green clothing and traditional...



18 including Poudel acquitted on Telecom billing case

Kathmandu, Nepal: The Special Court has acquitted all 18 defendants, including former Nepal Telecom manager Sunil Poudel, in a long-running corruption case related to the procurement of a telecom billing system, bringing an end to years of legal proceedings over...