Persecuting Dalits in the name of religion

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

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

I still remember the chaos of April 25, 2015. The ground beneath me trembled violently, buildings cracked like fragile shells,

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

A major dispute has erupted over the proposed cable car project at the famous Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung, Nepal. One

Unpopular opinion: Can Nepal join the Commonwealth?

This piece, centered on novel ways for Nepal to promote itself worldwide, is about a provocation that might be easily

Why Bhutan must heed the call for accountability on human rights

Bhutan, often celebrated for its commitment to Gross National Happiness and its breathtaking landscapes, faces growing international scrutiny over its

National Unity Campaign protests Chinese businesses in Kathmandu’s Thamel

Kathmandu: The National Unity Campaign on Wednesday organized a protest in Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, against what they called dominance of Chinese businesses there. Participants marched with the banner that read ‘protect local trade, stop foreign manipulation,’ ‘Thamel belongs to us, trade belongs to us,’ ‘stop foreign interference’ among others.

The protest was led by Binaya Yadav, the chair of National Unity Campaign. Thamel has a significant number of Chinese nationals running various business outlets.