More than a game: What Janakpur Bolts’ victory means for Madheshi people, for Nepal

On the surface, the Janakpur Bolts’ victory against the Sudurpaschim Royals in the finals of Nepal’s first-ever Nepal Premier League

An open letter to the king of Bhutan

His Majesty the King of Bhutan  Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu Your Majesty, On the auspicious occasion of the 117th National Day

Turmoil in Syria: Can Nepal offer any lesson?

Sudden, unexpected events at international levels can change your plans. This is what happened to me when I was preparing

International Volunteer Day| What Nepal can do to promote volunteerism

Today is the International Volunteer Day. It should be a big celebration but unfortunately this whole week and the next

Nexus between climate change and environment

Climate study helps to forecast several outcomes, including the volume of rainfall that the current climate may generate and the

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