Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district of Madhesh Province of Nepal.

Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery: What the UN can do

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently, buildings cracked like fragile shells,

Saurav Kiran Shrestha


Jeevanka Rangharu: A blend of humor, satire, and realism

The year 2024 was exciting for Nepali readers, with several books published by Nepali authors

Colossal Love: Echoes of a Grandmother’s Wisdom

It has been exactly a year since I met Ram Prasad Koirala at 2by4 Café

Crafting a Love Colony: The Poetic World of Shweta Mainali

Almost seven years ago, an enthusiastic poet, Shweta Mainali, published a collection of poems titled

Bishanu Ree: Many stories, one novel

On the last Sunday of February 2024, I had the privilege of assisting Pragya in

A New Dawn: Exploring Human Emotions, Relationships, and Second Chances

Mamata Pant Mishra is a familiar name among Sydney-based Nepali writers and readers. She has