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 the Brazilian president help Nepal in its fight against climate change?

After the successful organization of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, Nepal should strive to play an enhanced and much more recognizable role

World Day Against Child Labor: How SAARC can lead the fight against child labor in South Asia

Among its many objectives, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established to protect and promote the rights

Let us rewrite the story on plastic pollution

Every year on World Environment Day, I take a moment to pause and reflect on the environmental challenges we face and the choices we make every

Panama hosted a crucial Climate Week. Can Kathmandu follow suit?

As I am writing this piece, if someone wants to follow the latest developments on climate negotiations governance, Nepal is

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)