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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicGen Z

Topic: Gen Z

Candles, and a vow to never forget: Nepal honours the fallen as it limps back to normalcy

Curfew lifted after a Gen Z revolt overthrew Nepal's Oli govt in 36 hours, shops are reopening, people are returning to their normal lives, but not without forgetting those who are gone.

Tourists stay put in Nepal despite curfews & chaos. Here’s what they think of the Gen Z revolt

Anna and Julia, Germans who were travelling to Nepal for the first time, say they experienced a surreal change in atmosphere a day after they arrived.

Gen Z gets its way: Nepal’s 1st woman chief justice Sushila Karki takes over as interim govt head

Karki's name was finalised after an initial stalemate as President Ram Chandra Paudel, who had been holding talks with various stakeholders, was not in favour of dissolving Parliament.

67 Nepal prison escapees held so far at India border

All the prisoners were caught from different check posts along the India-Nepal border connecting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, & West Bengal states, said Sashastra Seema Bal officials.

Rapper to mayor & now Nepal’s next hope? Balendra Shah is youth favourite amid national crisis

35-year-old has no political affiliation, is wildly popular on social media & most importantly, credited for having done a good job as Kathmandu mayor in a short while.

Maoism to new constitution—Nepal saw many changes, but the same old politics took control

The volatile situation has brought in more uncertainty in Nepali politics. Gen Z has energy, street power, and aspirations to bring in new leadership, but lacks political acumen.

Corruption, nepotism, and a hit-and-run—how Gen Z anger spilled onto Nepal’s streets

Here is a serious lesson on not to underestimate the power of the young generation, who see the future better than older cohorts. They are frustrated with the ruling class that failed Nepal after 1990 and again after the 2006 mass movement.

Wife of Nepal ex-PM Jhalanath Khanal succumbs to burns sustained when protesters torched their house

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar was in the house when protesters set it ablaze. She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but passed away, Khabarhub reported, citing family sources.

‘If you cut me, you’ll see my blood boiling’—Gen Z on Nepal streets say they won’t keep calm & carry on

Social media ban was just the spark, economic disparity & corruption has brought Nepal’s youth to the streets. Hundreds are defying curfew to witness 'turning point in history'.

How Gen Z is driving a fundamental shift in cyber policies

Gen Z is the first true digital natives, and this immersion has shaped them into a generation that intuitively understands digital systems and expects them to operate transparently, inclusively and responsibly.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.