Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

How the government silently abandoned the proposed apology to Dalits

Nepal, April 14 -- My previous column, published in this paper on March 30, was entitled "An apology is not enough." In the article, I thanked the Balendra Shah administration for deciding to offer a ... Read More


An apology isn't enough

Nepal, March 30 -- On March 27, the very first Cabinet meeting of the newly elected Balen government announced a series of reform measures to improve governance, including a plan to offer a state apol... Read More


Dalits and the left

Nepal, Feb. 17 -- As a candidate through the proportional representation, I am in the midst of electioneering in the foothills and mountains of my home district, Gorkha. I have been appealing to the m... Read More


Dalits in election manifestos

Nepal, Feb. 3 -- Electoral manifestos are critical documents. Currently, the parties contesting the elections are preparing their manifestos. This is a critical step for any party, and for the country... Read More


Dream as one

Nepal, Jan. 20 -- "Even through the flames, even through the ashes in the sky.we dream as one." Released on November 14, this fabulous song by Miley Cyrus, recorded for the blockbuster movie, Avatar: ... Read More