The trouble with sexuality education in Nepal is too much of it goes untaught

Kathmandu, Aug. 18 -- The girl had only asked a question. Seema (name changed) was in grade 7 in Rithapata in Bhajang District, when her teacher first explained that human reproduction involved inter... Read More

When a trans man has his period

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- Milan Chhetri was 12 when his period first arrived. In his home in Dailekh, Karnali Province, the tradition was clear: anyone who menstruated did not stay in the house. For five ... Read More

Some welcome Kishor Shrestha's arrest, others question it

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- The arrest of journalist Kishor Shrestha has sparked a widespread debate, with opinions sharply divided. While a large section of the media fraternity has criticised the arrest,... Read More

As AI-generated covers spread, Nepali musicians fight to reclaim their voices

Kathmandu, Aug. 5 -- On June 29, singer Sugam Pokharel posted a status on Facebook with a stern warning. He issued an immediate demand for the removal of unauthorised AI-generated content utilising hi... Read More

New rules outlaw forced haircuts at schools, but schools aren't convinced

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Sambriddha Karki, 18, had barely finished six months of his grade 11 when he experienced the forced haircut. Every three to four weeks, teachers and discipline in-charges at his ... Read More

RSP's women leaders on what it took to reach a majority

Kathmandu, July 11 -- When the Rastriya Swatantra Party's organisers walked on stage at an internal orientation, Anushka Shrestha counted them without meaning to. Roughly seventy men. Two women. "That... Read More

Proposed 'Romeo and Juliet' law may spare boys, but what about girls?

Kathmandu, July 8 -- In Saptari, a girl aged 15 and a boy of 17 fell in love and eloped after their families opposed their relationship. The girl's family filed a case against the boy for rape and abd... Read More

Nepal's first transgender lawmaker is just getting started

Kathmandu, June 30 -- Bhumika Shrestha's last three months have, by any measure, been historic. Shrestha has fought for the rights of sexual and gender minorities for the past two decades. Now she is ... Read More

Schools are posting kids' photos . Parents say they didn't consent

Kathmandu, June 24 -- Uma Prasai was scrolling through TikTok one evening when she paused on a video featuring her son. He was in a swimming pool, and the camera followed him closely, while music blar... Read More

Nepal schools put children's photos . Parents aren't asked

Kathmandu, June 24 -- Uma Prasai was scrolling through TikTok one evening when she paused on a video featuring her son. He was in a swimming pool, and the camera followed him closely, while music blar... Read More

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