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

Victim’s Right to Privacy: A Promise Half-Kept by the Justice System

In Nepal, the right to privacy for victims of crimes such as rape, human trafficking, and sexual assault is not

Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society and non-governmental organizations should be recognized as essential partners

Cautionary tale for Nepali Congress and Congress-UML coalition government

Dr Shekhar Koirala

It is a fact that South Asian countries are likely to be affected by the

How Nepal should deal with citizens’ mental health challenges

Gauri Pradhan

The concept of mental health extends beyond the mere absence of mental disorders, encompassing a

I watched ‘Gaun Ayeko Bato.’ This is what I saw

The DMN News

The movie Gaun Ayeko Bato brought back a flurry of past memories in me. I

Embracing green infrastructure: Lessons for urban resilience in Nepal

Diksha Dahal and Sushma Arayal

The contemporary world is confronted with the issue of rapid population expansion, which is leading

Discourse on Newa civilization: Were the Malla kings Newars or Thakuris?

Gauri Pradhan

The ongoing debate on Facebook and beyond about classifying the Malla kings as Newar or

Democracy is not easy: Let it evolve and thrive

Albert Greenwood

Democracy is not easy.  History clearly shows that successful democracies take time. Democracy in England

How evidence-based policymaking can help Nepal control air pollution

Roshani Dhakal and Subash Bhattarai

Air pollution is a silent, yet pervasive threat to human health, and its impact is

In Nepal, why has implementing the diplomatic code of conduct become a tough job?

Mahabir Paudyal

Kathmandu: Narayan Kaji Shrestha wears many hats. He is the leader from the ruling Maoist