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

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

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

Impact of economic tourism policies on local communities

Dr Mario Hardy

Economic tourism policies, designed to attract visitors and boost local economies, are a double-edged sword.

Techno-Medusa: A modern myth for the posthuman era

Bimal Pratap Shah

The global push to grant artificial intelligence citizenship is gaining traction, proposing that AI should

Neprican voice: Love, life, nostalgia and the pursuit of an American dream

Mukesh Baral

I just love the word Neprican. It perfectly describes my state of being even though

A lesson unlearned by Nepal following tragic 2015 Gorkha Earthquake

Sabina Bhandari

A research conducted by Dr Robinson at Durham University has revealed a change in the