Enter Ashim Shakya’s pixelated Nepal
Imagine stepping into a digital village where fire-spitting demons lurk behind pixelated trees. Or, a Lakhe hides in the shadows,...
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How Nepali Coffee Culture Settled In
25 years ago, Kathmandu did not know what a coffee machine was, but now supports multiple roasteries, cupping sessions, and...
Good Tea, Bad Business
Tea is one of Nepal's largest cash crops, and the Ilam region in eastern Nepal is one of the most...
Ripples of a Labour Strike
"Your Highness! Some so-called leaders employed in my various factories have led the workers. They are now staying in the...
Wheels of Faith
In the alleys of Patan, as early May scorches the Valley, a towering wooden chariot leans against brick homes: silent...
Nepal’s LDC Graduation: Blessing or Burden?
After more than 50 years as a Least Developed Country (LDC), Nepal is set to graduate to developing-country status in November 2026, following decades of supporting the...
RSP’s Rise: Mandate for Reform or Moment of Reckoning?
The landslide victory of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the recent election has sent shockwaves across the political circle. While some analysts see this...
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...
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....