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 to a podcast (YouTube video embedded below) featuring Sudin Pokharel (DA69) when a question popped […]
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 with many of the statements the PM makes, it turned into jokes and memes. Many […]
SEE is still overhyped in 2025; It’s time we move beyond the hype
The results of the 10th Grade, Secondary Education Examination (SEE) create a huge buzz in Nepal. No other exam results get such hype. The overemphasis and craze for SEE results is the legacy of its predecessor, the School Leaving Certificate (SLC), which was called the Iron Gate because of the lucrative education and job opportunities […]
The Dangers of Jhole Politics in Nepal and Why We Should Avoid It
An opinion piece on the dangers of growing Jhole politics in Nepal and how adopting democracy breaks the chain of servitude.