Modesty, austerity, honesty: Is Sushila Karki’s cabinet departing from pompous culture of the past?

September 2025 may be remembered not only as a moment of political upheaval but also as the beginning of a

World Car Free Day: I want a car

Every year on September 22, cities around the world mark World Car Free Day. It’s not a date that gets

Crisis-to-Confidence: Nepal’s next 180-day financial playbook

Nepal has been jolted awake by its youngest political force: a Gen Z uprising against corruption and inertia. Their movement

World Water Week: Let’s rethink deeper to preserve the world’s most precious resource

As the world gathers in Stockholm for World Water Week, we do so in the shadow of a paradox: WATER,

Behind the money: Untold stories of Nepal’s migration and remittance

Remittance is the backbone of Nepal’s economy. According to Nepal Life Standard Survey IV, 76.8 percent Nepali households receive remittance.

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.


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

Dawa Tashi Sherpa: Meet the Nepali man who is a symbol of triumph and survival on Everest’s deadly slopes

In the heart of Nepal’s Everest region, at 2,300 meters above sea level, lies Sibuje,

Risk communication for reducing disaster impacts

The past year has been a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with

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