A conversation on ethical AI and future of learning with Deep Bikram Thapa Chhetri

Will humanity be better off thanks to artificial intelligence? This is one of the most defining issues of our times

Root of corruption: Ministerial positions and expensive election expenditures

Nepal has come to a point where it is necessary to seriously reconsider the long-standing practice of appointing ministers from

COP30: What Nepal should do

As I am writing this piece, the COP 30 has started in Belém, Brazil. Throughout the last twelve months, the

Nepal must change

This is the paramount message coming from the new generations following the protest of September 8 and the uprising on

Whither renaissance in Nepal?

Nepal reached a historic political turning point again. A peaceful protest called by young people against the ban on social

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.


Root of corruption: Ministerial positions and expensive election expenditures

Nepal has come to a point where it is necessary to seriously reconsider the long-standing

Whither renaissance in Nepal?

Nepal reached a historic political turning point again. A peaceful protest called by young people

Don’t ignore the small

The current political scenario of Nepal has again reached a transitional stage. After the dissolution

When the government becomes inactive

Nepal, renowned for its rich cultural and natural heritage, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Decoding the deferral

In July 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris,

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

The legend of Singha Sartha Aju

Singha Sartha Aju, also known as Simhasartha Bahu, is a revered figure in Nepali folklore,

Everything you need to know about Nagaloka and serpent kings in prehistoric Kathmandu Valley

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the Kathmandu Valley was once home to a vast lake