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

Civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy

Pralhad Dhakal

Freedom of civic movement is the cornerstone of democracy. Civil society and non-governmental organizations should

Can the Brazilian president help Nepal in its fight against climate change?

Simone Galimberti

After the successful organization of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, Nepal should strive to play an enhanced

World Day Against Child Labor: How SAARC can lead the fight against child labor in South Asia

Jivesh Jha and Khagendra Tiwari

Among its many objectives, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established to

Let us rewrite the story on plastic pollution

Pema Gyamtsho

Every year on World Environment Day, I take a moment to pause and reflect on the environmental

Panama hosted a crucial Climate Week. Can Kathmandu follow suit?

Simone Galimberti

As I am writing this piece, if someone wants to follow the latest developments on

Disconnected: Youth, AI, and Nepal’s parliamentary void

Bimal Pratap Shah

The debates in Nepal’s parliament feel like they’re stuck in a time warp. The language,

When the earth shook, the service remained steady: Leading through ruins

Dr Nirmal Kandel

On April 25, 2015, Nepal was struck by a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake — the worst

The legend of Singha Sartha Aju

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Singha Sartha Aju, also known as Simhasartha Bahu, is a revered figure in Nepali folklore,