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

Can children help solve world’s pressing problems?

Simone Galimberti

The world is facing several daunting challenges. Can children and youths come to rescue us? 

Risk communication for reducing disaster impacts

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

The past year has been a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with

Taxes, loans, and little return: Is Nepal’s federal government too big?

Akash Shrestha

Suppose you’ve taken a loan. You could either use this money to pay your rent,

World Health Day: Our region is breathing on borrowed time

Pema Gyamtsho

In the quiet hum of our cities, where life moves in a ceaseless rhythm, an

Can BIMSTEC be a game-changer for foreign affairs of Nepal?

Simone Galimberti

Can an international cooperation mechanism like The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and

Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

Bindesh Dahal

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial,

How the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

Sudarshan Pyakurel

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Akash Shrestha

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In