Risk communication for reducing disaster impacts

The past year has been a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to natural disasters, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction

Taxes, loans, and little return: Is Nepal’s federal government too big?

Suppose you’ve taken a loan. You could either use this money to pay your rent, buy your groceries, go on

World Health Day: Our region is breathing on borrowed time

In the quiet hum of our cities, where life moves in a ceaseless rhythm, an invisible force threatens our well-being—air

Can BIMSTEC be a game-changer for foreign affairs of Nepal?

Can an international cooperation mechanism like The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) be a game-changer

Impunity in Nepal: A persistent crisis of justice

A culture of impunity—where perpetrators of grave crimes evade accountability—has seeped into Nepal’s political, judicial, and social fabric, leaving victims

How Nepal should deal with citizens’ mental health challenges

Gauri Pradhan

The concept of mental health extends beyond the mere absence of mental disorders, encompassing a

I watched ‘Gaun Ayeko Bato.’ This is what I saw

The DMN News

The movie Gaun Ayeko Bato brought back a flurry of past memories in me. I

Embracing green infrastructure: Lessons for urban resilience in Nepal

Diksha Dahal and Sushma Arayal

The contemporary world is confronted with the issue of rapid population expansion, which is leading

Discourse on Newa civilization: Were the Malla kings Newars or Thakuris?

Gauri Pradhan

The ongoing debate on Facebook and beyond about classifying the Malla kings as Newar or

Democracy is not easy: Let it evolve and thrive

Albert Greenwood

Democracy is not easy.  History clearly shows that successful democracies take time. Democracy in England

How evidence-based policymaking can help Nepal control air pollution

Roshani Dhakal and Subash Bhattarai

Air pollution is a silent, yet pervasive threat to human health, and its impact is

In Nepal, why has implementing the diplomatic code of conduct become a tough job?

Mahabir Paudyal

Kathmandu: Narayan Kaji Shrestha wears many hats. He is the leader from the ruling Maoist

Impact of economic tourism policies on local communities

Dr Mario Hardy

Economic tourism policies, designed to attract visitors and boost local economies, are a double-edged sword.