Views

Whither Nepal State Restructuring : In other words, the issue of identity, inter alia, has come out as the crux of the controversy. The majority embraces the inevitable trajectory of ethno-politics or identity politics based on the “principles of modernity”. Whereas the minority remains skeptical of “radical” or identity-driven restructuring. Thus, they stick to socio-economic developmental model.


Nepal: Climate change impacts reveal alarming trends : Climate change impacts in Nepal demonstrate alarmingly increasing trends. According to a recent OECD report, Nepal's average mean temperature is projected to increase by 1.2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the next 40 to 90 years.


Nepal: Is corruption a problem or a solution? : A local Nepali journalist deliberately violates traffic regulations. When apprehended for his crime, offers bribe to a corrupt policeman. The policeman accepts the bribe; however, the journalist manages to capture the scene of bribery in his hidden camera. The journalist later uses video recordings to blackmail the traffic policeman.


Nepal: Maoist winning political game : Opposition parties are 'doing their duty' of 'pressurizing' the government to take back that decision. As a result, the elusive 'peace process' has been stalled. 'Constitution making' too is not making any visible headway. 'Major' parties blame each other for not doing the desired, and agreed upon, tasks. Opposition parties are disrupting the House proceedings as usual.


Nepal: World Bank Foreign Consultant Terror : (1) Why I did not inform the bank, in advance, the contents of my presentation? (2) Why my presentation slides were not prepared in Nepali?


Nepal: Corruption & Inequality : Nepal Living Standard Measurement Survey (NLSMS) published recently speaks of a decline in the proportion of people living below the poverty-line. The report says that it has declined from 42 percent in 1995/96 to 31 percent in 2003/04 and to 25 percent in 2010/11.


Nepal: Christmas and Christianity : It is the responsibility of the state, media, intellectuals and all enlightened and conscious citizens to discourage misuse of religion for political, material or other gains. Media should not go after rumors, but should do investigative journalism and verify facts before publishing them.


Nepal: Climate Change and Security, demands holistic approach : Finally, regulation of climate entails multilevel framework and mutual accountability of all actors in protecting environment. Since environmental challenges do not care human made borders what requires for its solution is ‘holistic approach.’


Nepal-China: Rebuilding Relations on Bilateral Strength : It is believed that China understands all dimensions of the externally induced-instability in Nepal.