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

Climate change poses a threat to national security. What should Nepal do about it?

Dilip Rayamajhi

Most countries have finally realized the challenges posed by climate change to national, regional and

A modest proposal for reviving Nepal’s economy

Bimal Pratap Shah

Mia, an abstract expressionist artist, walked through the vibrant streets of Mokum, to get inspired

COP29 |Climate activist Shreya KC explains what’s going wrong with the world and Nepal and what should be done

Swornima Khatri

Over the last few months, I had a series of conversations with Shreya KC, one

Readiness, resilience, risk and response

Gaurav SJB Rana

The relationship between humanity and nature has always been delicate. Nature serves as both a

Donald Trump’s return to the White House: What does it matter to Nepal?

Mahabir Paudyal

Kathmandu: Donald Trump evokes both fear and loathing and fascination and fondness among his supporters

Chhath: Beyond fasting and prayers

Jivesh Jha

Dedicated to Sun God and his wife Usha, Chhathi Maiya, Chhath, an ancient Hindu Vedic

How should Nepal take its transitional justice process to a logical conclusion?

Bindesh Dahal

Nearly two decades have passed since Nepal’s armed conflict concluded in 2006. However, a critical

From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties

Yek Raj Pathak

The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and