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

Decoding the deferral

In July 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, Nepal’s bid to inscribe Tilaurakot,

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 in the mid-20th century. By

Critical legal studies: How it reflects Nepal’s political reality

As a faculty member teaching Jurisprudence at a government university in Biratnagar, I once delivered a lecture on Critical Legal

Dear climate activists, are you ready for the challenge?

Climate justice is a moral imperative and all young peoples should be involved and engaged in the cause. This call

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