Satis Devkota

PhD in Economics | Exploring the political economy of South and Southeast Asia | Lifelong learner | Opinions are my own and do not represent my organization.

[Lokantar News @Lokaantar]

दिल्लीमा परराष्ट्रमन्त्री खनालले भने– बेलायतको मध्यस्थता खोजेका होइनौं, सुगौली सन्धिका डकुमेन्टको कुरा मात्र

[India Today Global @ITGGlobal]

#EXCLUSIVE: Nepal FM Shishir Khanal tells India Today Global he found an "extremely warm and welcoming environment" during his India visit and is returning with "a great deal of optimism" about bilateral ties.

On boundary issues, Khanal ruled out any third-party mediation by the UK or others, saying Nepal seeks a diplomatic resolution with India while pursuing access to historic Sugauli Treaty-era documents in British archives.
@shisir | @JournoPranay | @MofaNepal

#IndiaNepal #BorderIssue #NepalNews #KailashMansarovar #IndiaTodayGlobal

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

I would summarize Nepali Foreign Minister Mr. Khanal’s message this way: Nepal does not want to remain trapped in old political mistrust, emotional rhetoric, or historical grievances with India. The future lies in development diplomacy: trade, energy, infrastructure, technology, tourism, and shared prosperity. Border disputes are real, but they should be addressed through calm, evidence-based dialogue and good-faith engagement between equal sovereign partners. @shisir @ShahBalen @hamrorabi @SwarnimWagle

[Vijay Kant Karna @Vijaykantkarna]

Nepal Foreign Minister @shisir in response to the India EAM Dr S Jayshankar

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Is this what you mean?

A set is called “closed” under an operation if performing that operation on elements inside the set never takes you outside the set.

For example, the set of even numbers

{..., -4, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6, ...}

is closed under addition:

2 + 4 = 6
6 + 8 = 14
-2 + 10 = 8

Every operation simply produces another even number.

You know what? Certain systems are so closed under operation that every attempt at transformation merely reproduces another version of the same element.

Elegant in algebra.
Depressing elsewhere.

[Prashant Bhandari @rangin_bhandari]

A subset of a larger set is closed under a given operation on the larger set if performing that operation on members of the subset always produces a member of that subset.

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Some days are simply better than many others. Especially when they gift you views like these.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Delighted to meet the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party of Nepal Mr. Rabi Lamichhane. I welcome and fully share his desire to work closely together for a shared and prosperous future.

Nepal is a priority partner under our Neighbourhood First policy and we look forward to collaborating with the new government to elevate the special and multifaceted relationship between our two countries to greater heights.

@hamrorabi

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

नेपालको राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टीका सभापति श्री रवि लामिछानेज्यूसँग भेट्न पाउँदा अत्यन्तै खुशी लागेको छ । एक साझा र समृद्ध भविष्यका लागि मिलेर काम गर्ने वहाँको चाहनालाई म स्वागत गर्दछु र त्यसमा पूर्ण रुपमा सहमत छु ।

हाम्रो छिमेकी पहिलो नीति अन्तर्गत नेपाल प्राथमिकतामा रहेको साझेदार हो र हामी दुई देशबीचको विशिष्ट एवम् बहुआयामिक सम्बन्धलाई थप उचाइमा पुऱ्याउन नयाँ सरकारसँग सहकार्य गर्न उत्सुक छौँ ।

@hamrorabi

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Visited Mount Rainier today and Multnomah Falls near Portland yesterday. Beautiful weather and an unforgettable experience. The hike at Mt. Rainier took almost an hour just to cover one mile, but seeing snow-capped mountains from so close for the first time made every step worth it.

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

@Biki_Tech Thanks for the recommendation. Absolutely worth it. Nature still remains the best architect of color.

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Nepal’s FY 2026/27 budget appears to be one of the more reform-oriented budgets in recent years. It places agriculture at the forefront, followed by governance reform, job creation, expansion of the middle class, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, infrastructure, energy, human capital development, forests and natural resources, tourism, and fiscal reforms. The overall emphasis is on improving productivity, self-sufficiency, resilience, institutional capacity, and creating the conditions for sustained private-sector-led growth.

What I find particularly encouraging is the attempt to connect agriculture, tourism, forests and natural resources, MSMEs, industrial growth, digitalization, and governance reforms into a broader and more integrated development strategy rather than treating them as isolated sectors.

The real test, however, will not be the speech but implementation. Nepal has rarely suffered from a shortage of good policies; rather, it has suffered from weak execution. If even 60–70% of the announced reforms are implemented effectively, this budget could become a meaningful step toward economic transformation.

Whether this vision translates into measurable outcomes will ultimately depend on institutional capacity, policy consistency, the sustainability and credibility of financing sources, and the government’s ability to sustain reform momentum over the coming years.

Overall, I remain cautiously optimistic.

🌻🌻

@SwarnimWagle @ShahBalen @hamrorabi

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

@ishikasharma253 Yes, it’s a California lilac (Ceanothus), the flowers carry a light sweet honey-like fragrance, especially on warm sunny days, and the rich greenery around makes the whole scene feel incredibly refreshing in spring.

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Wildflowers, clouds, and quiet green spaces, nature’s way of reminding us to slow down and breathe.

[Nepal Embassy, India @EONIndia]

On International Everest Day, Nepal invites our Indian friends to experience the land of the world’s highest peak.

From Everest to Lumbini, Janakpur to Pokhara, Nepal is close to India and even closer to the heart.

Come, feel the Himalayas.

#InternationalEverestDay #VisitNepal

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

A thoughtful article on AI and the future of jobs. The real issue is not only how powerful AI becomes, but who controls it, how widely the benefits are shared, and how societies respond.

If AI remains competitive and accessible, productivity gains may benefit society broadly. But if a few firms dominate AI, inequality and large-scale job displacement could intensify.

The challenge ahead is not simply technological, it is economic, political, and social.

https://t.co/pOKtpitp95

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

Why did RSP choose blue instead of following the traditional Westminster green color system? What does blue symbolize?

It would be better to clearly document the reasoning and symbolism behind this choice in official government records and publish it on the House of Representatives website for public understanding and historical reference.

@SwarnimWagle @hamrorabi @ShahBalen

[सुमन !! @SGnepal]

प्रतिनिधि सभाको निर्माणधिन बैठक हल अवलोकन गर्दै अर्थमन्त्री डा.स्वर्णिम वाग्ले सहित सभामुख डोलप्रसाद अर्याल...।

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

@ishikasharma253 You are right; one possibly cannot fully describe the beauty of this world nor truly paint it on a canvas or capture it in poems. This serene place is the Pacific Northwest, where nature itself feels like poetry.

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

How can I possibly describe this breathtaking view?

[Satis Devkota @SatisDevkota]

How do you put beauty like this into words?