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Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal’s politics stands at a crossroads where the familiar old paths lead nowhere, and the new ones are strewn with thorns of uncertainty. For decades, Nepali politics has revolved around a handful of faces—K.P. Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” and Sher Bahadur Deuba. Their musical chairs …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Pakistan today finds itself ensnared in a complex web of crises, with its borders under threat from all directions. To the east, long-standing border disputes and tensions with India persist; to the west, war-like conditions with Afghanistan have escalated; internally, the growing insurgency in Balochistan continues to …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha The recent visit of Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India has added a new chapter to the realm of international diplomacy. Following the travel waiver granted by the United Nations Security Council Committee, this marks the first high-level visit since 2021, when the Taliban …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal, once globally renowned as a Hindu monarchy, has been undergoing a complex socio-political transformation since becoming a republic in 2008. The royal massacre of 2001 and the Maoist insurgency of 2006 brought an end to the monarchy, but in recent years, the voice of monarchy supporters …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha  Nepal, which transitioned from 240-year-old monarchy to a republic in 2008, finds itself once again entangled in a vortex of political and social instability. In recent years, particularly in 2025, the resurgence of pro-monarchy protests, the increasing political involvement of the Nepali Army, and covert efforts by …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Kathmandu’s Mayor, Balen Shah (Balendra Shah), has captured the imagination of Nepal’s youth with his vibrant energy, background as a rapper, and image as an independent leader challenging the entrenched political establishment. Since his election as mayor in 2022, he has emerged as a symbol of anti-corruption …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal has long been known for its political turbulence and continuous power struggles. Since gaining independence, the country has witnessed transitions from monarchy to democracy, a Maoist insurgency, and the ups and downs of a multiparty system. However, the year …

Vatsla Srivastava In 2007, I sat in shock as news of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination flashed across my television screen. As an 11-year-old, I struggled to comprehend how one of South Asia’s most formidable leaders, the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority  country could be brutally murdered …

Sandeep Pandey At the airports one sees a ‘Prayer Room.’ It doesn’t say which religion it belongs to. One could go in and pray according to one’s religious practice. This is the model which human society will have to adopt if we are to prevent internecine disputes over religious places …

Ashok Kumar  The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of a university. They play a crucial role in shaping the institution’s future and ensuring its success. Here’s a breakdown of their key responsibilities Academic Leadership: Curriculum Development: Overseeing the development and review of academic programs, ensuring they are …