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Where the dollars are real and the dual citizenship is a myth
This week, we’ve got governments "exploring" imaginary legal pathways, thousands of kids renaming "minimum-wage survival" as an "educational journey," and a parade in Manhattan that momentarily convinced a bunch of overworked New Yorkers that we are a deeply unified people. Grab your overpriced coffee; let's unpack the madness.
By Harry Jaspau • 5 min read
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The UML secretariat has officially backtracked on its plans to let business mogul Min Bahadur Gurung build them a shiny new headquarters, opting instead to return the controversial gift with a polite "thanks but no thanks." Instead, they are moving back to their old stomping grounds in Balkhu to erect a fresh party fortress from scratch.
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Well, it turns out the "Gundu Resort" political retreat isn’t going as smoothly as planned, since even KP Oli's closest allies are now politely pointing toward the exit. It takes a unique kind of political magic for your own General Secretary, Shankar Pokhrel, to suddenly decide the party needs a complete "reboot" while you're still holding the remote.
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The Chronicles of the Republic of Financial Illusions
Read the full articleDiaspora • 25 May
While the motherland busies itself with the infinite loop of political reshuffling and bureaucratic paperwork, the diaspora is out there quietly rewriting the global rules of engagement. It takes a unique brand of Gorkhali resilience to walk into the most competitive cities on earth and demand a seat at the table on our own terms.
Chiya Guff • 25 May
In this country, accountability is strictly allergic to air-conditioned VVIP hospital suites, and court cases move slower than a public bus climbing up the Prithvi Highway. So grab a cup of sweet chiya, sit back, and witness the legendary hall of shame where the republic is the product and our leaders are the master illusionists.
Good Morning • 25 May
The UML secretariat has officially backtracked on its plans to let business mogul Min Bahadur Gurung build them a shiny new headquarters, opting instead to return the controversial gift with a polite "thanks but no thanks." Instead, they are moving back to their old stomping grounds in Balkhu to erect a fresh party fortress from scratch.
Good Morning • 24 May
Well, it turns out the "Gundu Resort" political retreat isn’t going as smoothly as planned, since even KP Oli's closest allies are now politely pointing toward the exit. It takes a unique kind of political magic for your own General Secretary, Shankar Pokhrel, to suddenly decide the party needs a complete "reboot" while you're still holding the remote.
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