A simple reflection on how democracy in Nepal often fails children’s right to education, how children respond differently, and why shared backgrounds among stakeholders can limit real change. N epal’s democracy is often praised as the voice of the people. But many children still do not get the basic right to education. Schools close without warning. Strikes stop classes. Poverty forces families to take children out of school. Children are different by nature. Some quickly understand that school is important. They use education as a tool to overcome barriers. These children borrow books, share supplies, and find small ways to help others and their families. They manage their needs, find food, and keep working toward their goals. Other children face different problems. Some get sick with cold or cough during winter and miss school. Some go to school because it is a family tradition. Some move with their parents for other reasons while parents say the move is for better schools. Schools t...
On June 30, Germany and Paraguay battled fiercely, only for the match to be decided by penalties. According to FIFA rules, penalties are the fixed way to end tied games. Yet, this method often fails to capture the true measure of strength, endurance, and teamwork . This moment raises a bigger question: should penalties remain the ultimate decider, or should FIFA explore fairer alternatives? A way forward must be research-driven and inclusive : Historical analysis : Review past matches where penalties determined outcomes, and assess whether they truly reflected team performance. Player perspectives : Interview winning teams to understand whether penalties felt like a fair measure of victory. Voices of the defeated : Listen to losing teams who may feel their performance was undervalued. Audience engagement : Gather views from fans, whose passion and perspective are central to football’s spirit. Only through this collective process can football arrive at a solution that is assertive, sati...