Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Prof. Ganga Thapa


From Politics of Meaning to a Cult of Power

The political climate in Nepal is marked by a troubling phenomenon known as the ‘politics

Restoring Integrity in Nepali Politics

I am uncertain about how democracy should be defined or understood, but many experts emphasize

Nepal’s Democracy: A Call for Meaningful Change

Countless reviewers and specialists regard the collapse of Soviet communism as the catalyst for egalitarian

Call for radical reform to combat corruption and inequality

Nepal, a nation plagued by corruption, human trafficking, and entrenched elitism, desperately needs radical change.

Fall of Moral Leadership and Rise of Corruption

A plethora of scholars and analysts contend that Plato’s magnum opus, The Republic, transcends a

Nepal’s Democracy Under Siege by Political Elite

Most politicians avoid uncomfortable truths. While Nepal is not a dictatorship or mafia state, its

A Tale of Corruption and Collusion

Undeniably, the treacherous and venal political figures—Dahal, Oli, and Deuba (DOD)—have engaged in a litany

Kleptocracy and Urgent Need for Reform

Most scholars believe that no political system can fully accommodate the diverse array of interests

Urgent Reforms Needed to Safeguard Nepal’s Democracy

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of November 2006 marked the end of Nepal’s decade-long Maoist

Nepal politics: No Panacea In Sight

KATHMANDU: Gong and Lips (2009) have noted that elections, especially at the national level, constitute

Is Nepal losing democracy?

Ancient democracy had developed around the fifth century BC in the Greek city-states. Although we

Democratic and Egalitarian Discourse

All political changes may not necessarily produce the intended results nor provide useful and pragmatic

RSP not to field candidate for Mayor in Kirtipur

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has announced that it

Balen Shah not to endorse any candidate in Kathmandu’s by-election

KATHMANDU: Balen Shah, the Mayor of Kathmandu, will not be

Gold price down by Rs 100 per tola today

KATHMANDU: Gold prices, which had seen a slight increase last

500 people benefit from free eye camp in Myagdi

MYAGDI: Almost 500 people benefited from a free eye camp

Nepal-India border security meeting begins

KATHMAND: A high-level meeting on Nepal-India border security coordination kicked