Bikash Bhandari Online

  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 ...