Disappointment and disillusionment for Dalits under the RSP leadership

Nepal, July 21 -- What has the Balendra Shah-led government delivered to the traditionally suppressed and marginalised groups, especially Dalits, in its first 100 days in office? Has it raised any hop... Read More

Is RSP overlooking Dalit issues?

Nepal, June 23 -- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) convened its first General Convention in Chitwan on Sunday. The crucial gathering is scheduled to conclude today. Launched merely four years... Read More

Why the Dalit movement needs to talk about humiliation

Nepal, June 8 -- On June 4, I visited the Gurkha village of Dhampus in the Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, close to the town of Pokhara. I was invited there to address a gathering of Dalits to celeb... Read More

Moving from high-stakes exams to engaging, effective education

Nepal, May 11 -- The government published the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results on Monday. This will affect the lives of over a million young Nepalis who sat the crucial national tests, du... Read More

A Dalit died in police custody. The state's response is inadequate

Nepal, April 27 -- One of the prominent news headlines in recent days has been the suspected custodial death of a young Dalit man in Sindhupalchok district, which has been linked to his inter-caste ma... Read More