Nepal’s Gen Z uprising has shaken the political order, with protests over a social media ban spiralling into nationwide chaos....
Bidhayak Das
Nepal’s streets claim the centre stage of history
A policy shift on stateless minorities and what it means for India’s citizenship discourse
India offers temporary legal protection to undocumented minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered before December 31, 2024. Citizenship,...
Bidhayak Das
Nepal’s objections at Lipulekh and the shifting ground in India-China relations
The reopening of trade routes through Lipulekh, Shipki La, and Nathu La marks a thaw in India-China ties. Nepal’s objections...
Bidhayak Das
Talking peace, fuelling war: How U.S. sanctions rollback betrays Myanmar’s struggle for democracy
In July 2025, the Trump administration quietly removed key Myanmar junta-linked individuals and companies from its sanctions list, a move...
Bidhayak Das
Bhutan between friends and frontiers — balancing India’s embrace and China’s shadow
Discover how the India–Bhutan friendship shapes Himalayan security, from Phuentsholing to Thimphu, amid China’s growing influence.
Bidhayak Das
Myanmar’s “Civilian” transition: Old playbook, new players
Myanmar’s military has lifted the state of emergency and rebranded its rule as a step toward democracy, but power remains...
Bidhayak Das
Dalai Lama’s bold assertion of Tibetan authority sends China into frenzy
Guwahati, July 2: On the landmark occasion of his 90th birthday, celebrated globally on June 30 according to the Buddhist...
Bidhayak Das
A Defining crossroad: The Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and the future of Tibet
As his 90th birthday approaches, the 14th Dalai Lama stands on the threshold of a momentous announcement—one that could define...
Bidhayak Das
Marking 90 years, will the Dalai Lama share what comes next?
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, global attention centers on Dharamshala amid growing anticipation over the Dalai Lama reincarnation and...
Bidhayak Das
Caught between borders: India’s deportation drive and Bangladesh’s resistance
Bangladesh resists India’s pushback of undocumented migrants, challenging decades of informal repatriation.
Bidhayak Das
Nepal’s capital shakes as pro-monarchist wave floods the streets
Kathmandu: Nepal's Republic Day saw massive pro-monarchy protests, fueled by disillusionment with the current government. Explore the rising royalist sentiment...
Bidhayak Das
Bangladesh on the brink of a coup as Yunus falters and calls for elections intensify
With political paralysis deepening and foreign agendas looming, Bangladesh’s military demands swift elections to restore sovereignty and constitutional order. Army...
Bidhayak Das