Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
Nepal launches Global Hunger Index 2024, highlights gender justice as key to climate resilience and zero hunger Nepal launched the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Kathmandu on Friday, spotlighting gender justice as an essential pillar for achieving climate resilience and Zero Hunger. Nepal 05 Apr, 2025
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 08 Mar, 2025
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 08 Mar, 2025
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. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
In what ways can accelerated action drive women's empowerment and transformation in Nepal? As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from diverse sectors — corporate, politics, health, development, and beyond — to share their insights on a pressing question: Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Disparity in law and order enforcement: The Ashika Tamang case Article 18 of the Constitution of Nepal guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law and that no person shall be denied equal protection under the law. Opinion 03 Feb, 2025
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups. Opinion 31 Jan, 2025
Ending caste discrimination: A conversation is necessary Climate change and biodiversity are rightly on the top of the agenda in terms of key concerns felt and experienced by young people in Nepal. Opinion 21 Jan, 2025
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns UN report Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, released on Thursday. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
The proposal for constitution amendment: Is this for the people? The demand for constitutional amendment in Nepal has emerged as a multifaceted discourse, driven by converging pressures from intellectuals, public opinion leaders and, more recently, the governing political establishment. Opinion 07 Jan, 2025
