Navin Shakya

Nepal

  • A sense of optimism

    Nepal’s recent election has dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape. Many of the long-standing figures who once dominated parliament have been replaced by a new generation of leaders. More on this

  • We were almost there

    We almost gunned down the mighty England team in this World Cup and that word almost carries a lot of weight. Chasing 10 runs in the final over was within reach. It echoes familiar heartbreaks: we almost toppled South Africa and Bangladesh in the previous edition, and these repeated near-misses… More on this

  • I think we’re rational

    People say our weather is too comfortable, so we don’t innovate. Fine, maybe gentle climate means we don’t have to fight blizzards or deserts just to survive. But if weather made people lazy, then Singapore, Italy, Japan, and Australia should be sleeping all day too. And they clearly aren’t. Same… More on this

  • Law must not be compromised

    Even the most efficient project managers find themselves entangled in layers of approvals, procedural delays, and the fear of legal backlash. They are forced to spend more time navigating paperwork than focusing on delivering results. Bound by the system, he must follow the law, and we are left with delays… More on this

  • 25 April

    A decade. It feels like yesterday the earth ripped open, forever changing Nepal. The 2015 Gorkha Earthquake wasn’t just about collapsing buildings; it tore into our society’s core, exposing deep fractures that still haven’t healed. Ten years later, you still feel the tremors – not under your feet, but in… More on this

  • Thank you Palesha!

    Palesha Goverdhan is returning home from the Paris Paralympics with a bronze medal—the highest honour ever achieved by a Nepali athlete in international sports. With this remarkable achievement, she becomes the first Nepali to win a medal at an Olympic-level event. More on this