Decoding the deferral

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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

Miss Pink Pageant in photos

Members of the transgender community gesture on stage of Miss Pink Pageant in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. (Photo: PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP)

Kathmandu: To mark the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, Transphobia, and Aphobia, Miss Pink Pageant was organized by Blue Diamond Society in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. Here are glimpses of the event:

A member of the transgender community, Anmol Rai reacts after winning the Miss Pink Pageant in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. (Photo: PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)
A member of the transgender community, Anmol Rai waves after winning the Miss Pink Pageant in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. (Photo: Prakash Mathema/AFP)
A member of the transgender community walks on stage of Miss Pink Pageant in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. (Photo: Prakash Mathema/ AFP)
Members of the transgender community take part in the Miss Pink Pageant in Kathmandu on May 16, 2024. (Photo: Prakash Mathema/AFP)