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

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

Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

Dr Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

On March 20, 2081, houses of Dalit community were demolished in Aurahi Municipality-5, Siraha district

Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery: What the UN can do

Januka Regmi

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently,

Views from the ground: Why are locals protesting construction of cable car in Pathibhara?

Bindesh Dahal

A major dispute has erupted over the proposed cable car project at the famous Pathibhara

Unpopular opinion: Can Nepal join the Commonwealth?

Simone Galimberti

This piece, centered on novel ways for Nepal to promote itself worldwide, is about a