Jwalamukhi’s Hygiene Success: Saga of Decentralised Local Governance
The community of Jwalamukhi has been declared as Nepal’s first hygienic Rural Municipality. This achievement stands as a potent proof...
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Learning Without Leaving
A Teacher's Journey Through Open Education in Nepal For most of my career, I have taught English in places that...
Mad Honey: A Concoction of Culture and Communal Healing
The remote, picturesque village of Ghale Gaun in Nepal's Lamjung district hosts a remarkable tradition centred around "mad honey", locally known as...
Inisha BK: A Case That Raises Familiar Questions
On the morning of 7 March 2026, a 16-year-old girl left her home in Surkhet for tuition. By mid-morning, she...
Charting Nepal’s Tech Trajectory
Nepal has an estimated 16,000+ startups, with 125 IT companies newly registered in the past year and delivers 9,000+ engineering...
Waterspouts of the Valley
A 1500-year legacy of water engineering revived Walking through the older quarters of town, one encounters numerous waterspouts crafted since the Middle Ages. They feature intricate carvings that...
Old Hierarchies, New Nepal
Caste-based discrimination has been criminalised in Nepal for more than two decades. On paper, the country has taken significant steps...
The Promise and Paradox of Women’s Reproductive Rights
Women’s health in Nepal has travelled a long and complicated road—marked by legal victories, quiet resilience, and persistent contradictions. Over...
A Storyteller’s Dream
Nepal’s development is a complex and inspiring process that involves research, determination, diplomacy, collaboration, innovation, and investment. A narrative blend...
Threads of Tradition: Cotton in Crisis
Cotton, often referred to as “white gold”, has long been regarded as a high-value crop with significant potential for agriculture. Yet production...