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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 …

By  Ratan mani Lal Learning a language is an exciting experience. It takes the learner on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and surprises. The journey reaches a milestone when the learner starts writing in that language with proficiency. It is at this point, that a lot of linguistic craftsmanship is …

Dr. Seema Javed Europe is warming even faster than the rest of the world. Crippling droughts in southern Italy. Devastating wildfires in Portugal. Killer floods in Central Europe. Climate change is wreaking havoc in Europe. The 1997 and 2002 floods in Central Europe were described as once in a century …

Dr. D C Srivastava Contribution of Mahatma Gandhi can never be forgotten as a nation builder of modern India.  If we look back at evolution process of India as a nation from mid eighteenth to mid twentieth century, India was congregation of discreet kingdoms, principalities and the British colony. In …

Prof. Ripu Sudan Singh The entire picture of the 2024 Lok Sabha election has become clear and post-election analysis is going on in full swing. Many reasons are being cited for this lopsided result. The main reasons for the poor performance of the ruling dispensation  in Uttar Pradesh include the party …