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Blood, Sweat, and the Roar of the Tiger
Despite Middle East tensions, temporary visa suspensions, and administrative chaos, our gross foreign exchange reserves have swelled to an all-time high solely because our youth are sweating bullets across Europe, Japan, and the Gulf. Our reliance on overseas blood, sweat, and remittances accounts for over 33% of our GDP.
By Harry Jaspau • 4 min read
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Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle just dropped a massive 2.124 trillion rupee budget on parliament, claiming it will fundamentally transform our economy. It’s a bold reimagining of our financial landscape, primarily because nobody knows where this imaginary money is actually going to come from. By drastically rewriting the tax codes, the government hopes to spark a glorious economic resurrection out of sheer willpower.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened up applications for ambassador positions through "open competition," which sounds incredibly progressive until you realize they didn’t bother mentioning which country you’ll actually be sent to. It is the ultimate diplomatic blind date, where qualified citizens can apply to be a global representative and potentially end up either in a glamorous European capital or a literal active war zone.
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A Fully Convexed, Highly Caffeinated Breakdown of Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget
Read the full articleChiya Guff • 30 May
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stood before the joint session of Parliament and unleashed a massive, history-making monster of a budget totaling NPR 2.124 Trillion (that’s 21 Kharba, 24 Arba, and 34 Crore for the traditionalists). This is a mind-melting 25.2% jump from last year’s revised estimates, demonstrating that when the state is in economic survival mode, its favorite strategy is to swipe a credit card with an infinite limit.
Good Morning • 30 May
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle just dropped a massive 2.124 trillion rupee budget on parliament, claiming it will fundamentally transform our economy. It’s a bold reimagining of our financial landscape, primarily because nobody knows where this imaginary money is actually going to come from. By drastically rewriting the tax codes, the government hopes to spark a glorious economic resurrection out of sheer willpower.
Travel • 29 May
If you think Nepal is only about freezing your toes off on snowy mountain peaks, Bardiya National Park is here to aggressively slap some tropical humidity into your lifestyle. Situated in the far-western plains of the Terai, Bardiya is the largest undisturbed wilderness in the country.
Reviews • 29 May
To give credit where it’s due, the ambience is always exceptionally nice. Jimbu has nailed the aesthetic. It remains a fantastic, clean, and vibrant little spot for corporate yuppies, hyperactive kids, and families looking for a reliable seating arrangement. The service is polite, but the kitchen needs a serious wake-up call to match the beautiful decor.
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