Why no gender justice in commitment paper? Why no gender justice in commitment paper? The unveiling of the National Commitment Paper by the new government is a welcome step. The unveiling of the National Commitment Paper by the new government is a welcome step. Blogs 22 Apr, 2026
Reversing the youth exodus Reversing the youth exodus When Balendra Shah took the oath of office at Sheetal Niwas recently, it was more than a routine transfer of power. When Balendra Shah took the oath of office at Sheetal Niwas recently, it was more than a routine transfer of power. Blogs 08 Apr, 2026
"Naya" Nepal "Naya" Nepal Rita Mae Brown described insanity as “doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results.” In Nepal’s context, we witnessed this pattern repeatedly over the years. The same parties made unrealistic promises to win a few seats in parliament. Rita Mae Brown described insanity as “doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results.” In Nepal’s context, we witnessed this pattern repeatedly over the years. The same parties made unrealistic promises to win a few seats in parliament. Blogs 22 Mar, 2026
Prisoners of Geography: Nepal, the Himalayas, and the strategic future of a nation Prisoners of Geography: Nepal, the Himalayas, and the strategic future of a nation When I recently read Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, I was struck by a reflection that has haunted me for decades: geography shapes the destiny of nations. Mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas are not merely natural features—they define political possibilities, economic pathways, and military realities. When I recently read Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, I was struck by a reflection that has haunted me for decades: geography shapes the destiny of nations. Mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas are not merely natural features—they define political possibilities, economic pathways, and military realities. Blogs 15 Mar, 2026
Nepal at the crossroads: The stark reality of "choiceless democracy" Nepal at the crossroads: The stark reality of "choiceless democracy" On March 5, 2026, Nepal stands on the precipice of a historic general election—one catalyzed by a Gen Z revolution that toppled the entrenched K.P. Sharma Oli government. On March 5, 2026, Nepal stands on the precipice of a historic general election—one catalyzed by a Gen Z revolution that toppled the entrenched K.P. Sharma Oli government. Blogs 17 Feb, 2026
Why public debates matter for PM hopefuls Why public debates matter for PM hopefuls Nepal’s politics has lost its sense of direction. Over time, governance has been replaced by slogans, personalities, and short-term political survival. Populism has made noise more valuable than results, and performance more important than policy. Nepal’s politics has lost its sense of direction. Over time, governance has been replaced by slogans, personalities, and short-term political survival. Populism has made noise more valuable than results, and performance more important than policy. Blogs 27 Jan, 2026
Dr. Yadav Prasad Pant: A nationalist with multidimensional personality Dr. Yadav Prasad Pant: A nationalist with multidimensional personality This year 2025 (BS 2082) marks the centenary year celebration of , the first Nepali to earn a PhD . Dr. Pant spent some years at Tri-Chandra college as Professor of EconomicsDr. Yadav Prasad Pant This year 2025 (BS 2082) marks the centenary year celebration of , the first Nepali to earn a PhD . Dr. Pant spent some years at Tri-Chandra college as Professor of EconomicsDr. Yadav Prasad Pant Blogs 24 Jan, 2026
Is Artificial Intelligence something to fear? Is Artificial Intelligence something to fear? Artificial Intelligence or AI is now one of the hottest discussed technologies in our era, as well as i will say the most misunderstood one. Artificial Intelligence or AI is now one of the hottest discussed technologies in our era, as well as i will say the most misunderstood one. Blogs 23 Jan, 2026
Finding my way, one step at a time Finding my way, one step at a time Sometimes, the simplest act of moving forward helps us find our way back to ourselves. Sometimes, the simplest act of moving forward helps us find our way back to ourselves. Blogs 03 Nov, 2025
End of Beginning or Beginning of the End? End of Beginning or Beginning of the End? The air and streets of Kathmandu carry an unsettling calm yet beneath lies a question- is it really the calm after the storm or a prelude to another catastrophe we are hesitating to confront. The air and streets of Kathmandu carry an unsettling calm yet beneath lies a question- is it really the calm after the storm or a prelude to another catastrophe we are hesitating to confront. Blogs 28 Oct, 2025
Tourists and turmoil: Can Nepal's hotel industry survive another crisis? Tourists and turmoil: Can Nepal's hotel industry survive another crisis? Nepal, a country with breathtaking landscapes, relies heavily on tourism to support its economy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the thriving tourist industry to a standstill, leaving stakeholders at a critical juncture. Nepal, a country with breathtaking landscapes, relies heavily on tourism to support its economy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the thriving tourist industry to a standstill, leaving stakeholders at a critical juncture. Blogs 24 Sep, 2025
The power of ecological restoration The power of ecological restoration The undulating hills of Danda Basaha in Dhading were once a landscape of beauty and abundance. The undulating hills of Danda Basaha in Dhading were once a landscape of beauty and abundance. Blogs 24 Sep, 2025
Youth activism and psychological well-being in Nepal: Understanding the mental health impact of protests Youth activism and psychological well-being in Nepal: Understanding the mental health... "While physical pain can be easily observed and addressed, psychological distress often remains unseen. However, its impact on daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life can be equally profound. This highlights the need to prioritize mental health care alongside physical health interventions." "While physical pain can be easily observed and addressed, psychological distress often remains unseen. However, its impact on daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life can be equally profound. This highlights the need to prioritize mental health care alongside physical health interventions." Blogs 16 Sep, 2025
Rebuilding from Revolt: Comparative Insights for Nepal's Interim Government Rebuilding from Revolt: Comparative Insights for Nepal's Interim Government A few weeks prior to early September, a new trend was gaining popularity among the youths of Nepal, namely the "Nepo Kid Trend. A few weeks prior to early September, a new trend was gaining popularity among the youths of Nepal, namely the "Nepo Kid Trend. Blogs 16 Sep, 2025
Nepal's EV revolution stalls Nepal's EV revolution stalls In 1975, Nepal launched a trolley bus system with a Rs 40-million grant from China, aiming to modernise Kathmandu’s transport and offer a cleaner alternative to diesel buses. In 1975, Nepal launched a trolley bus system with a Rs 40-million grant from China, aiming to modernise Kathmandu’s transport and offer a cleaner alternative to diesel buses. Blogs 04 Jul, 2025
From "Convenience to Consciousness": My Evolving Relationship with Menstrual Products From "Convenience to Consciousness": My Evolving Relationship with Menstrual Products When we talk about menstruation, the conversation often starts and stops at awareness, taboos, and breaking the silence. When we talk about menstruation, the conversation often starts and stops at awareness, taboos, and breaking the silence. Blogs 18 Jun, 2025
When public transport halts When public transport halts On June 2, public transport vehicles across Kathmandu and potentially much of Nepal stopped running. What began as a one-hour protest has now escalated into a full-fledged indefinite shutdown. On June 2, public transport vehicles across Kathmandu and potentially much of Nepal stopped running. What began as a one-hour protest has now escalated into a full-fledged indefinite shutdown. Blogs 04 Jun, 2025
When the laughter hurts When the laughter hurts Bullying is an intentional, inhumane act of hurting another person or group physically, especially to cause them psychological harm. Bullying is an intentional, inhumane act of hurting another person or group physically, especially to cause them psychological harm. Blogs 21 May, 2025
Political instability and mental health Political instability and mental health In the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal has endured decades of political turmoil –from monarchy to democracy, from conflict to fragile peace. In the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal has endured decades of political turmoil –from monarchy to democracy, from conflict to fragile peace. Blogs 28 May, 2025
We suffer from Commitment Dysfunction Syndrome We suffer from Commitment Dysfunction Syndrome A pattern learned in childhood, reinforced by culture, and now amplified by technology. A pattern learned in childhood, reinforced by culture, and now amplified by technology. Blogs 16 May, 2025
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
