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Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again

Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again

As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
Opinion 23 Dec, 2025
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Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability

Three decades, three interim govts: A failed journey to stability

Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades.
Nepal's political situation is very turbulent. Interim governments have acted as a bridge between crisis and stability. Three such governments are notable in the past three decades.
Opinion 18 Dec, 2025
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A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100

A virtual poetry of spiritualism and peace: Kamal Rijal's Asian Vision 2100

Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses.
Peace has been one of the most desired entities since time immemorial. Accordingly, one can find in the Rigved, one of the earliest religious texts of Hinduism, peace resonating throughout its verses.
Opinion 17 Dec, 2025
File: A view of Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. Photo: RSS

Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system?

Continuity of bad governance: Is it embedded in our system?

During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders.
During the peak of the Gen-Z movement, former Chief Justice (CJ) Sushila Karki, draped in the national flag, made a brief appearance amid the protesters and stridently denounced the wrongdoing of the political leaders.
Opinion 16 Dec, 2025
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Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia

Bats and bonds: The new story of fatherhood in South Asia

Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters.
Families poured into jam-packed stadiums awash with blue and orange as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup, a moment that felt less like a single victory and more like a turning point in how South Asia raises its daughters.
Opinion 11 Dec, 2025
Dipesh Pokharel, a Ph.D. Candidate in neuroscience specializing in Parkinson’s disease research at The University of Toledo.

Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead

Rising challenges of Parkinson's disease in Nepal and the road ahead

Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern.
Parkinson’s disease is often described simply as a condition of shaking hands, but the reality is far more complex. In Nepal, it is becoming a growing public health concern.
Opinion 09 Dec, 2025
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A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council

A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council

Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them.
Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas, but a lack of efficiency in executing them.
Opinion 08 Dec, 2025
File - Burning Singha Durbar. Photo: Rajesh Gurung/THT

More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter

More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter

State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
Opinion 05 Dec, 2025
File - The area of Lafa village and its surroundings located on the banks of the Karnali River in Pachaljharana Gaupalika-4, Kalikot. Photo: Suresh Acharya/RSS

The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems work again

The day I learned about pride in Karnali: Making dusty machines and broken systems...

Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak.
Like any other human being, I feel the full range of emotions. Most days, it’s anger, happiness, gratitude, sadness, and regret as I still don’t think before I speak.
Opinion 04 Dec, 2025
File - Nepal's Federal Parliament building burns amid raging Gen Z protests against corruption and the social media crackdown in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change

Redefining separation of powers: An expert-centric upper house a must for real change

Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
Governments in Nepal are formed and fall quickly. One clear problem is evident in these cycles of instability: weak separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.
Opinion 02 Dec, 2025
File - Nepali people light candles during a candle light program commemorating and marking the 31st World Aids Day organized by Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability

Transforming the AIDS response: Towards sustainability

In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024.
In the social history of HIV and AIDS, it is a persistent challenge for human health and sustainable development. UNAIDS estimates that nine million people living with HIV were not on treatment at the end of 2024.
Opinion 01 Dec, 2025
A combination image of Sriram Haridass and Dr. Sarbesh Sharma.

World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever!

World AIDS Day: Why condoms still matter more than ever!

This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world.
This year’s World AIDS Day theme, ‘Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming AIDS Response’, underscores the importance of continuing to strengthen HIV responses in Nepal and around the world.
Opinion 01 Dec, 2025

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