The legend of Singha Sartha Aju

Singha Sartha Aju, also known as Simhasartha Bahu, is a revered figure in Nepali folklore, particularly among the Newar community

Everything you need to know about Nagaloka and serpent kings in prehistoric Kathmandu Valley

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the Kathmandu Valley was once home to a vast lake known as Nagadaha, the home

Why are Nepali youths not reading?

It is deeply concerning to witness a growing trend among teenagers: they spend an increasing amount of time watching short-form

Dawa Tashi Sherpa: Meet the Nepali man who is a symbol of triumph and survival on Everest’s deadly slopes

In the heart of Nepal’s Everest region, at 2,300 meters above sea level, lies Sibuje, a remote Sherpa village untouched

Children and Youth Dialogue: An opportunity to reimagine role of youth in policy making

Amid strong criticisms against a political system incapable of effectively tackling the most daunting problems faced by Nepal, there is

Mukesh Baral

Mukesh Baral is the Executive Director of Advocacy for Refugee and Immigrant Services for Empowerment (ARISE). He can be reached at [email protected].


Neprican Voice: Language, heritage and identity spectrum of Nepalis in America

“She speaks Nepali!” A friend of mine was surprised when he heard my daughter speak

Neprican voice: Love, life, nostalgia and the pursuit of an American dream

I just love the word Neprican. It perfectly describes my state of being even though