The American Express Times
Monday, July 20, 2026
India’s Cockroach Movement Puts Modi on the Defensive
Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protested in New Delhi against leaked national exam papers that affected millions of students and sparked suicides, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms. Despite government arrests and re-exams, the movement has gained broad political and societal support, highlighting widespread youth dissatisfaction…
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Two Nepali Farmer Brothers Languish in Bihar Jail
Two Nepalese farmers were detained in India for nearly three weeks after being caught transporting subsidised fertiliser across the border, which is prohibited under Indian…
Seven startups betting on technology to solve Nepal’s everyday problems
Seven Nepali startups were selected as winners in the ‘Code for Impact’ hackathon for developing digital tools addressing challenges in healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, accessibility,…
Government to Relocate Kathmandu Valley Squatters to Home Districts
The Nepalese government has started relocating landless squatters displaced from riverbank settlements in Kathmandu Valley to their home districts due to a lack of available…
The curious case of visitors staying longer but spending less
Foreign tourists in Nepal stayed an average of 16.34 days in 2025, a record high, but their daily spending dropped to $33.09, raising concerns about…
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The fear of being ‘cringe’
Psychologist Aastha Lakhey highlights that the modern fear of being perceived as "cringe" is intensified by social media’s broad visibility, turning common social embarrassment into…
Hundred Days of Dalit Despair Under Shah Government
The Balendra Shah-led government in Nepal has faced criticism for failing to address Dalit community issues, particularly following the controversial police handling of a Dalit…