Dangers of Extremism: A Warning for Nepal from Bangladesh’s Communal Violence
An article analyzing extremism and communal violence in Bangladesh after the July Revolution and what Nepal should learn from her neighbour.
Why Modern Democracy is an Illusion
An essay on how modern democracy is an illusion and is a means to legitimize control rather than ensure people's participation.
Journalism or Storytelling?: Reading Nepal’s “Revolution” Through a Weak New York Times Article
A reflection of the article on Nepal's Gen Z revolution by Hannah Beech for The New York Times, questioning its journalism and storytelling.
Nepal in the Grasp of NGOs and INGOs: Why We should be Vigilant
I am still trying to process the events of Bhadra 23 and 24 (September 8 and 9) that occurred in Nepal. The youth protest turning into massacre on the first day and the riots the next day have shaken me...
“Nepal’s EV revolution” is making impressive international headlines, but is it going to be sustainable?
An opinion essay on Nepal's EV revolution and it's sustainability. Are our resources and policies enough to sustain EV growth in long-term?
A Mother’s Essay on Her Daughter’s ChatGPT Conversations Shows How We Have Lost Human Connection
A reflection on human connection after reading the New York Times essay by a mother on her daughter's conversations with a chatbot.
Political Neutrality in Nepal’s Bureaucracy is a Bold Pipe Dream
An article on political neutrality, its legal provisions in Nepal, how difficult it has to bring it into practice, and solutions to major problems.
Dharma is What We Need, Not Blind Faith
A call for people to adopt Dharma--truth, integrity, and the right thoughts and actions rather than blind faith or ill logic to prove one's point.
Is Passion Enough? Question from the Podcast Featuring Sudin Pokharel (DA69)
Follow your passion! How many times have you heard it? I have heard it thousands of times--sometimes in movies like 3 Idiots, sometimes in books, and countless times in motivational speeches and social media posts. Last week, I was listening...
Population concerns Nepal is looking to address with the 2082 Policy
On the occasion of World Population Day on July 11 (Ashadh 27), Nepal published a new population policy. The Prime Minister's statement, "Get married at twenty and have three children by thirty," got huge attention in the social media. As...