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 the US immigration system is failing Bhutanese refugees

It is exhausting to hear some of my fellow countrymen echo political rhetoric with blanket statements like, “I don’t support

Monarchy or republic? Without budget credibility, neither will make lives better

Last few weeks, the media and the streets have been resonant with pro-monarchy voices. In response, some republican forces have

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,

Sarala Gautam’s new book released

Kathmandu: Sarala Gautam, the author of Dumero, the Nepali language fiction and celebrated commentator in Nepali media, has come up with her new creation ‘Amrikane Kasi.’ The book was made public on Saturday amid an interaction program. The book was launched by actor Madan Krishna Shrestha.

Bhushita Basista and Sunil Babu Panta joined the conversation with Gautam to highlight the message and content of the book.

Sarala Gautam has been writing sharp commentaries on Nepal’s socio-political situation for several years in various media platforms.