Taxes, loans, and little return: Is Nepal’s federal government too big?

Suppose you’ve taken a loan. You could either use this money to pay your rent, buy your groceries, go on

World Health Day: Our region is breathing on borrowed time

In the quiet hum of our cities, where life moves in a ceaseless rhythm, an invisible force threatens our well-being—air

Can BIMSTEC be a game-changer for foreign affairs of Nepal?

Can an international cooperation mechanism like The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) be a game-changer

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

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha, PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication with extensive experience as a communication expert including with UN Agencies, is a journalist, writer, and media educator based in Kathmandu. He contributes articles in English, Nepali, and Hindi to various newspapers and research journals published in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and the UK.


Ajimas in Kathmandu: The guardians of the ancient city

The presence of the Ajimas in the heart of the spiritually-connected Kathmandu Valley has given

Nepal grapples with a past that refuses to stay buried and a present teetering on the brink

Kathmandu: The streets of Kathmandu descended into chaos on Friday as pro-monarchy protests escalated into

Stoning the hornet’s nest

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nepal, the government has sacked Kulman Ghising,

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

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