The silent suffering as a bug The silent suffering as a bug “Changes bring opportunity”. After reading ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka, this saying feels like an outrage. Kafka, a prominent 20th-century figure, explores the struggle of daily life, depicting a man caught between the hardships of life and death. “Changes bring opportunity”. After reading ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka, this saying feels like an outrage. Kafka, a prominent 20th-century figure, explores the struggle of daily life, depicting a man caught between the hardships of life and death. Blogs 27 Jan, 2025
Listen to your body Listen to your body As a woman in my late 30’s, I write this article to share my experience of my journey from ignoring to listening to my body signs. I hope the article helps you, if you haven’t been listening to your body! As a woman in my late 30’s, I write this article to share my experience of my journey from ignoring to listening to my body signs. I hope the article helps you, if you haven’t been listening to your body! Blogs 19 Dec, 2024
Nepal witnesses fall of family-oriented society Nepal witnesses fall of family-oriented society When you think of Nepal from a social standpoint, you see a family oriented society, a society much different than any western societies throughout the world. When you think of Nepal from a social standpoint, you see a family oriented society, a society much different than any western societies throughout the world. Blogs 19 Dec, 2024
Why do students want to leave? Why do students want to leave? As a grade 11 student, I’ve seen countless seniors from my school eagerly apply for universities abroad. As a grade 11 student, I’ve seen countless seniors from my school eagerly apply for universities abroad. Blogs 16 Dec, 2024
The Dead Sea and Everest-Dead Sea stones The Dead Sea and Everest-Dead Sea stones As someone who does not know how to swim, the Dead Sea was fun! When I visited the place in October 2024, the only word I could think of was ‘breathtaking’. As someone who does not know how to swim, the Dead Sea was fun! When I visited the place in October 2024, the only word I could think of was ‘breathtaking’. Blogs 11 Dec, 2024
From guards to bank's CFO, Nepalis strive in Cambodia amid rising migration From guards to bank's CFO, Nepalis strive in Cambodia amid rising migration Nepal and Cambodia have maintained cordial and friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Nepal and Cambodia have maintained cordial and friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Blogs 29 Oct, 2024
Vietnam gains popularity among Nepali travelers Vietnam gains popularity among Nepali travelers Driven by remittances and a steadily evolving travel culture, a growing number of Nepalis are choosing to travel abroad for leisure and holiday experiences. Driven by remittances and a steadily evolving travel culture, a growing number of Nepalis are choosing to travel abroad for leisure and holiday experiences. Blogs 28 Oct, 2024
International Experiential Education Forum 2024: An eye-opening experience International Experiential Education Forum 2024: An eye-opening experience Earlier this week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the "International Experiential Education Forum 2024" held at Wuhan Sport University, China. Earlier this week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the "International Experiential Education Forum 2024" held at Wuhan Sport University, China. Blogs 04 Oct, 2024
LGBTQIA+ inschool curriculum LGBTQIA+ inschool curriculum Imagine living in a world where you do not know what sex is. Now, imagine going to school and not being able to educate yourself about LGBTQIA+. A school should be a place where every student feels at home – a home that gives the right to express about every trivial thing, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Imagine living in a world where you do not know what sex is. Now, imagine going to school and not being able to educate yourself about LGBTQIA+. A school should be a place where every student feels at home – a home that gives the right to express about every trivial thing, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Blogs 22 Sep, 2024
Imposter Imposter Am I an imposter for “abandoning” my homeland? Am I an imposter for “abandoning” my homeland? Blogs 03 Aug, 2024
Wealth declaration Wealth declaration Transparency is the divine condition for democracy to take root and flourish. Transparency is the divine condition for democracy to take root and flourish. Blogs 29 Jul, 2024
Women Pilots Unite, Breaking Barriers and Soaring Skyward Women Pilots Unite, Breaking Barriers and Soaring Skyward In the heart of the Himalayas, where the mountains touch the sky, 99's Section Nepal of the Ninety-Nines organization stands testament to the resilience of women in aviation. In the heart of the Himalayas, where the mountains touch the sky, 99's Section Nepal of the Ninety-Nines organization stands testament to the resilience of women in aviation. Blogs 11 Dec, 2023
Clean energy future Clean energy future A key challenge is to transition from fossil fuels to next-generation clean energy without making consumers pay more. A key challenge is to transition from fossil fuels to next-generation clean energy without making consumers pay more. Blogs 27 Jun, 2023
Ghandruk, what are you hiding? Ghandruk, what are you hiding? Have we, finally, reached a point in history where “hiding something” has become way trickier than it used to be? You think you hid ‘something, somewhere’ on the sly. Have we, finally, reached a point in history where “hiding something” has become way trickier than it used to be? You think you hid ‘something, somewhere’ on the sly. Blogs 27 Jun, 2023
Improving literacy Improving literacy Improving literacy is crucial for children to succeed academically and enhance their life opportunities. Improving literacy is crucial for children to succeed academically and enhance their life opportunities. Blogs 24 May, 2023
Discipline and dedication Discipline and dedication Discipline and dedication can get us anywhere in the world. As a result, one can achieve anything in the world with them. Discipline and dedication can get us anywhere in the world. As a result, one can achieve anything in the world with them. Blogs 24 May, 2023
Democracy on dozer Democracy on dozer Over the past few weeks, we heard reverberations of thunderous polemics on Indian TV, culminating in the daylight assassination of political gangsters at a hospital precinct. Over the past few weeks, we heard reverberations of thunderous polemics on Indian TV, culminating in the daylight assassination of political gangsters at a hospital precinct. Blogs 21 Apr, 2023
Green bonds Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, much greater investment is needed to address global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, much greater investment is needed to address global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. Blogs 21 Apr, 2023
Human capital Human capital The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
Communal meals unite rich and poor Communal meals unite rich and poor Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
Sports CAN unveils its annual calendar for 2025 The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has unveiled its annual calendar.
Nepal The Last to Eat: Unmasking Nepal's Patriarchal Society Women are often the last to eat in rural South Asia, such as India and Nepal. Revered as the land of Mother Shakti - Nepal is home to powerful goddesses like Parvati, Sita, and Bhrikuti.
Nepal Real Men Champion Women The Himalayan Times sits down with Dr Sunoor Verma, a seasoned leadership and strategy consultant who has spent his career challenging the status quo on gender equality.
Nepal Shadows in the Home: The Scourge of Gender-Based Violence 28.5 per cent of women aged 40-49 face physical and/or sexual violence from intimate partners
Nepal A tribute to women Zonta Club of Kathmandu is joining the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as part of the International Women’s Day and Yellow Rose Day by honouring the efforts of individuals working toward gender equity.
Nepal Anupam Abhiyan Yatra The Inter-Generational Feminist Forum (IGFF) is an informal feminist group established in 2019 to advance the feminist agenda and promote the women’s movement across Nepal through an inclusive approach. It originated from two Thought Workshops supported by UN Women, Nepal. IGFF is hosted by Tewa and supported by Nagarik Aawaz.
Nepal Recognising resilience, strength, determination of women This year, 2025, marks 50 years of International Women’s Day, a milestone in our journey towards gender equality.
Nepal From Fields to Leadership: Empowering Women Farmers for Sustainable Change “This is more than just farming — it is about building confidence, lifting each other up, and shaping a brighter future together,” says Anita Mandal, a small-scale farmer from Dhangadimai Municipality in Siraha District.
Nepal Before, I Was Known by My Father's Name - Now, He Is Known by Mine: Sarita Chaudhary's Quiet Revolution In a small farming village of Dang, the traditional dynamics between men and women have slowly but surely begun to shift.
