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...
DEVELOPMENT
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...
Criminalised but Unresolved: Understanding the Reality of Begging
In 2022, an estimated 20.3 per cent of Nepalis lived below the poverty line. In this landscape, begging has emerged as both a survival...
EVs Take Over: A Market and Policy Shift in Motion
Lately, a quiet revolution is humming through the smog-choked capital’s corners and winding hills — unmistakably electric. Once an overlooked...
Alarming Surge of Dengue in Unlikely Regions
Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, used to plague the tropical Terai plains. However, it has trespassed into hilly regions, causing concern...
Gurkha Soldiers Battling Beyond Borders as UN Peacekeepers
The historic journey of Gurkhas into UN peacekeeping began almost 80 years ago, right after World War II. As of...