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

Dear climate activists, are you ready for the challenge?

Climate justice is a moral imperative and all young peoples should be involved and engaged in the cause. This call

Victim’s Right to Privacy: A Promise Half-Kept by the Justice System

In Nepal, the right to privacy for victims of crimes such as rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault is not

Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society and non-governmental organizations should be recognized as essential partners

Ram Karki


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