Flight of dreams, heart of home

1 week ago

The first flight of my life felt like a dream come true. It was a long, twenty-hour journey to the country I had always dreamed of—the United States, a dream...

AI's impact on human creativity and brain power

1 week ago

The OpenAI logo is being displayed on a smartphone with an AI brain visible in the background, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on January 2, 2024. (Photo...

Lost in the making: A journey of identity, art, and the heart in a cup

1 week ago

Silhouette of a man meditating in lotus pose placed on vectorized abstract watercolor background. (DrAfter123/Getty Images) I turned 20 on December 23, 2024. some things have changed in me—not...

Social Media Bill: Accountability vs. Free Speech

2 weeks ago

A new bill introduced in Nepal's Federal Parliament aims to regulate social media platforms and users, sparking intense debate among lawmakers, digital rights activists, and the general public. The Social...

Nepal's Foreign Policy at a Crossroads: Diplomacy Challenges and Implementation Hurdles

1 month ago

Nepal’s foreign policy stands at a critical juncture, facing increasing challenges stemming from inefficiencies in diplomacy and a lack of cohesive implementation. Nestled between two global powers—India and China—Nepal occupies...

Nepali passport ranked 101st: A wake-up call for policymakers

1 month ago

The Henley Passport Index for 2025 just came out, and Nepali passport is ranked 101st. Compared to last year, Palestinian Territory’s passport has overtaken us, and in last five years,...

Viral kids on internet: A wake-up call for society

1 month ago

After the recent news of the death of child singing prodigy Sachin Pariyar sparked outrage on the internet, many netizens started the blame game. While the blame on the father for...

The Infodemic: Understanding Misinformation and Its Impact

1 month ago

Illustration: Alashi/Getty Images How much of what we read on social media is false or if not plain false, designed to make us think or feel a certain way?...

Leadership and Legacy: Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and Prithvi Narayan Shah

1 month ago

Throughout history, certain leaders have transcended the limitations of their respective eras, profoundly shaping the political and social landscapes of their nations. One such leader was King Prithvi Narayan Shah...

Good riddance, Justin Trudeau

1 month ago

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Canada on January 6, 2025. Trudeau announced his resignation, saying he will leave office as...

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve: A haven for conservation and adventure

1 month ago

Nestled in the dramatic Dhaulagiri Himal range of western Nepal, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is a place where nature, wildlife conservation, and adventure harmoniously coexist. Covering an impressive 1,325 square kilometers,...

The legacy of Louis Braille in Nepal: Driving innovation and inclusion

1 month ago

Louis Braille is regarded as the father of the Braille script-a writing system used by blind individuals all over the world. Braille Script is the tactile writing system that uses...

BRI vs MCC: Balancing Nepal's national interest and sovereignty

1 month ago

In recent years, Nepal has found itself at the crossroads of international development, caught between two significant global initiatives: the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and China’s Belt and...

Green Arbitration: Paving the way for sustainable dispute resolution

1 month ago

Nepal ADR Week 2024 has emerged as a beacon of progress, underscoring the need for sustainable practices in dispute resolution. As stakeholders gathered in Kathmandu to deliberate on the future...

Book Review: "Nexus" – The dual nature of information networks

2 months ago

Turn in Yuval Noah Harari returns with a significant new work, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to Artificial Intelligence, released in September...