Bikash Bhandari Online

What began over the past month as localized walkouts in Paris, Athens, Milan, and Madrid over decaying university facilities, severe teacher shortages, and skyrocketing rents has erupted into one of the most coordinated youth protests in Europe in over a decade. From student union blockades in France to tent encampments spanning Lisbon’s public plazas, tens of thousands of young people are sending an unmistakable message to European governments: the foundational social contract binding public education to generational mobility has completely shattered. For decades, European higher education was heralded as a cornerstone of social equity—a system anchored by low tuition, state subsidies, and accessible public housing. Today, for a vast majority of students, that promise is unrecognizable. In Milan, where ruthless rent hikes have forced students to commute hours each day or sleep in makeshift camps outside campus buildings, young people describe a daily existence defined by financial dr...

  The recent BRICS gathering hosted in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the bloc, demonstrating how emerging economies can find common ground amidst deep geopolitical divisions. Anchored by a focus on sustainable growth, tech-driven innovation, and systemic resilience, the summit highlighted India's role as a mediator capable of aligning diverse national interests. Bringing together founding members along with newer partners, the discussions centered on building practical economic frameworks while calling for a more inclusive approach to global governance. A central narrative throughout the meetings was the urgent need to overhaul international institutions. Leaders explicitly advocated for the Global South to have a stronger voice in shaping international rules, emphasizing that governance systems built decades ago no longer reflect today's economic reality. By pushing for structural reforms in global forums and decision-making bodies, the bloc sought to ensure that devel...

Nepal’s mountain river systems are increasingly vulnerable to sudden, violent flash floods, presenting a severe threat to human lives, vital infrastructure, and rural livelihoods across the country. Recent catastrophic surge events along major Himalayan tributaries demonstrate that these hazards are no longer isolated natural occurrences, but rather complex, high-altitude environmental emergencies requiring immediate nationwide attention. Investigations into recent disaster events across northern Nepal reveal that many flash floods originate high in the snow-covered alpine zones, far above the reach of conventional weather monitoring stations. Instead of simple localized cloudbursts, these surge events are frequently triggered by glacial collapses, ice-rock avalanches, or landslide dam breaches. When immense masses of debris plunge into narrow glacial lakes or rivers, temporary natural dams form and rapidly burst, sending devastating walls of water, sediment, and boulders surging down ...

Review By Pratima Gurung Book: Exploring Beliefs Amidst Chaos Author: Bikash Bhandari Genre: Philosophy, Personal Development, Self- help. Exploring Beliefs Amidst Chaos is a philosophical and self-help exploration of how belief systems shape our experience in an age marked by uncertainty, distraction, and rapid change. The book inspires readers to think for themselves instead of blindly following others’ beliefs. The book is neither deeply academic nor strictly theological. Instead, it presents a balanced mixture of self-discovery, personal meaning, philosophical ideas, practical reflection, and spiritual grounding without being confined to a rigid religious framework. This makes the book accessible to a wide range of readers. One of the most interesting ideas in the book is the definition of belief as a “living inquiry”—a continuous process of questioning and refinement. Through this perspective, the book shows how beliefs can support individuals in finding clarity, purpose, and inne...