Inside Unification Church’s Reach into Nepal’s Politics
In early 2026, Nepal’s political discourse has been unsettled by a name that once felt distant: the Unification Church of...
IN-DEPTH
Something Oily Beneath Dailekh
For decades, nearly all petroleum products consumed in the country have been imported, leaving the economy exposed to price fluctuations, supply disruptions,...
The Price of Survival: Nepal’s Kidney Village
In Nepal's Hokse, Kavrepalanchok district, the scars on villagers tell a story of survival: kidneys sacrificed to escape debt. In...
From Chief Justice to Interim Prime Minister: Who is Sushila Karki?
Nepal is once again in the middle of a political transition. Following just days of unrest led by “Gen-Z” protesters...
Nepal: From Crisis to Hope
By Thaneshwar Kandel Nepal is a country rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, with a resilient population. Nevertheless, the...
Nepal in Frames: An Archival Journey
Long before urbanisation transformed the capital, Kathmandu appeared simpler and quieter. Though smartphones didn’t exist back then, tourists and locals...
The urgency of indigenous language revival
With its remarkable linguistic diversity, Nepal is home to 123 languages, according to the 2011 census, making it a haven...
Searching for Shaligrams in a changing river
If you happen to be strolling along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, which originates in the Mustang region,...
Earthquake memories, a decade later
“What were you doing then?” It is perhaps the most quintessential Nepali icebreaker since the devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck...
Lessons from South Korea’s cultural wave for Nepal
Do you know that South Korea becoming a global cultural powerhouse was strategic? The entertainment industry had strong government support....