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Economy

From farm to fork: Understanding how food chain works in Rupandehi, the breadbasket of Lumbini

Sushmita Sharma

What are the different ways food produced from an agriculture-centric district reaches the plates of the people? Sushmita Sharma, our out-of-valley corresponding intern, explores the perspectives of farmers, and owners at storage warehouse, retail shop, and hotels and other key players to answer this question

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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

What are the different ways food produced from an agriculture-centric district reaches the plates of the people? Sushmita Sharma, our out-of-valley corresponding intern, explores the …

Economy  Sushmita Sharma

Where do women stand in top echelons of the industry where they share a substantial presence in the workforce

Finance  Ayusha Chalise

In conversation with Dori Nguyen, Managing Partner of Utopia Kathmandu, on urban tech, startups, and building future-facing cities

Interview  Aakriti Maya Aryal

The country’s current economic situation looks concerning but not yet dire. But the economy may go south if the present complacency persists.

Economy  Karan Poudel

Making MSMEs resilient enough to survive any crisis means first tackling challenges they face

Business  the_farsight

Six interesting takeaways from the NEXUS Gains Ganges Basin Inception Workshop in Kathmandu

Environment  Aakriti Maya Aryal

Understanding the interdependent (nexus) nature of Water, Energy, Food, and Environment (WEFE) for development planning and future sustainability

Environment  Aakriti Maya Aryal

Around 66% of the population now live in urban centers. Leaders across these cities are once again vying for the position of mayors the upcoming …

Politics  Aakriti Maya Aryal

The central bank’s autonomy is underscored only when its governor cannot be easily sacked

Economy  Karan Poudel

The country lacks in areas that give birth to ideas to begin with

Economy  Karan Poudel

Both mismanagement and external turmoil led to the current crisis

International  Karan Poudel

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