Good intentions aren't enough. It is vital to rethink what it means to help

Nepal, June 6 -- In the coming weeks, the newest cohort of Peace Corps volunteers from the US will begin their two-year service in Nepal, after completing nine weeks of 'intensive language, cross-cult... Read More

Kathmandu cleared riverside settlements. Now experts warn the rubble could spark another crisis

Kathmandu, May 18 -- As broken concrete and household waste from recent demolitions of squatter settlements pile up along the Bagmati, Manohara, and Dhobikhola river corridors, public attention has la... Read More

Demolition aftermath turns environmental concern

Kathmandu, May 16 -- As broken concrete and household waste from recent demolitions of squatter settlements pile up along the Bagmati, Manohara, and Dhobikhola river corridors, public attention has la... Read More

Women across Nepal are transforming handicraft from household work to thriving businesses

Kathmandu, May 15 -- In 2003, when Shyam Badan Shrestha bought a basket from a woman for Rs600, she learned it had taken the woman 10 days to weave it. "How can you earn a profit if it takes you 10 da... Read More

Is AI killing our creativity? Experts warn convenience may come at a cost

Kathmandu, May 14 -- When college student Sapana (name changed) sits down to write an essay, she pulls up the ChatGPT page in her browser. She asks the chatbot to generate ideas for her piece. Then, s... Read More

When belonging feels just out of reach

Kathmandu, May 9 -- Manjushree Thapa's 'Tilled Earth' is a quietly powerful collection of 21 stories and micro-stories. Shaped by movement across cultures, borders and languages, the collection traces... Read More

After Balkhu's demolition, families have nowhere to go

Kathmandu, May 7 -- In Balkhu, Mandira crouches in the rubble. Just two days ago, her home stood here. Now, she searches for clothing for her 10-year-old son and five-year-old daughter. They, like man... Read More

For Nepalis abroad, fashion becomes a language of culture

Kathmandu, April 30 -- "Who is the Kumari goddess? What does the Lakhe represent? Does the temple have a name?" These were the questions Sony Manandhar found herself answering at a Nepali festival in... Read More

Cycling was once central to daily life. Now it's done mostly for fun

Kathmandu, April 25 -- At 4am in Patan, the streets are quiet enough to ride. A small group of women cycles through dimly lit roads, riding in a loose line, slowing at turns and calling out to one ano... Read More

Taking theatre to the streets and to the people

Kathmandu, April 23 -- based theatre group Katha Ghera has recently returned after nearly a month of street performances through the Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces of Nepal. The group travelled ... Read More

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