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Ideology, generational change and the quest for unity at Khula Manch

Nepal, Oct. 11 -- Nepali politics liberally employs the idiom of ideology in manifestos, discourse and elections. It is the most widely used idiom, especially among communist parties. The plurality of... Read More


'Bir Ganeshman': A theatrical tribute to a freedom fighter

Nepal, Sept. 13 -- I was struck by an invitation from Ashesh Malla, the director, creator and pioneer of the Sarwanam theatre group, to see the play-Bir Ganeshman- on August 30, 2026, at Sarwanam Thea... Read More


How Nepali diaspora literature confronts borders and belonging

Nepal, Aug. 15 -- The invitation I received early this month from the Centre for Nepal Studies UK to participate in a live webinar on the topic 'How does diaspora writing reshape the Nepali literary s... Read More


The persistent cycle of hope, expectation and dismay in modern Nepal

Nepal, Aug. 1 -- Some notable features of modern Nepali history include the praxis of transition as well as people's expectations, hopes and frustrations. This is indeed a feature of transition in the... Read More


Challenges of living with history

Nepal, July 18 -- Historical interpretation of current events has become the most touted subject in recent times. There is a contradiction here. Some time separates us from the events of history. But ... Read More