Envisioning youths as drivers of stronger Nepal

Imagine in fifteen years from now a small crop of young leaders coming from across Nepal, young professionals with a

When the government becomes inactive

Nepal, renowned for its rich cultural and natural heritage, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Kathmandu Valley (1979), Sagarmatha

Decoding the deferral

In July 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, Nepal’s bid to inscribe Tilaurakot,

Nepal’s flawed afforestation campaign: From fruitless plantations to biodiversity decline

Nepal, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and Himalayan landscapes, faced significant deforestation challenges in the mid-20th century. By

Critical legal studies: How it reflects Nepal’s political reality

As a faculty member teaching Jurisprudence at a government university in Biratnagar, I once delivered a lecture on Critical Legal

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Why Bhutan must heed the call for accountability on human rights

Bhutan, often celebrated for its commitment to Gross National Happiness and its breathtaking landscapes, faces

An open letter to the king of Bhutan

His Majesty the King of Bhutan  Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu Your Majesty, On the auspicious occasion

How Bhutanese refugees were betrayed

In the early 1990s, Bhutan forcefully evicted one-sixth of its population for their support of

Remembering Dr Govinda Rizal

Today (May 18) is the 13th day of the tragic death of my beloved friend

A tale of sorrow in the country of ‘Gross National Happiness’

Bhutan expelled tens of thousands of Nepali-speaking population through an ethnic cleansing act after they