Ethnic Politics at a Crossroads
The achievements of past inclusion movements are finally being integrated into a new, mainstream national identity. Nepal has a history of political...
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In Sauraha, Elephants Carry More Than Tourists
In southern Nepal, elephants shape everyday life around Sauraha, the gateway to Chitwan National Park. After decades of guiding tourists...
The Raute Dilemma
In the dense forests of western Nepal, the Raute people once lived by a simple code: never settle, never farm....
Learning and Listening
Skills that deaf or hard-of-hearing people can easily utilise in a hearing world Dedicated special education is not common in...
Stolen Faith
How a remarkable museum may help Nepal to repatriate vanished gods The first stolen religious object was a Narayan statue,...
Himalayan Future between Disruption and Construction
A dialogue on adaptation, collaboration, and survival in a rapidly changing mountain region The second edition of the Himalayan Future...
A Soap Story
Creating employment and entrepreneurial skills for durable change Near the village of Sauraha in Chitwan District, a small group of...
Alcohols of Nepal: Spirits Steeped in Culture
While alcohol is often associated with beer or whisky, Nepal has a diverse range of local beverages ingrained in its...
Inside the Business of Gold Smuggling
On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of...
The MCC Saga Continues: Deadlines, Delays, and Doubts
When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was...