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.

Father’s Day: Reimagining fatherhood

Happy Father’s Day to me. It feels surreal to say that to myself. It’s been more than two decades since

Envisioning youths as drivers of stronger Nepal

Imagine in fifteen years from now a small crop of young leaders coming from across Nepal, young professionals with a

When the government becomes inactive

Nepal, renowned for its rich cultural and natural heritage, boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Kathmandu Valley (1979), Sagarmatha

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.


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