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

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,

Everything you need to know about Nagaloka and serpent kings in prehistoric Kathmandu Valley

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the Kathmandu Valley was once home to a vast lake

Why are Nepali youths not reading?

Jivesh Jha

It is deeply concerning to witness a growing trend among teenagers: they spend an increasing

Dawa Tashi Sherpa: Meet the Nepali man who is a symbol of triumph and survival on Everest’s deadly slopes

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

In the heart of Nepal’s Everest region, at 2,300 meters above sea level, lies Sibuje,

Children and Youth Dialogue: An opportunity to reimagine role of youth in policy making

Simone Galimberti

Amid strong criticisms against a political system incapable of effectively tackling the most daunting problems