- Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Manjima Dhakal
Women Carve Niche In Journalism
Gorkhapatra, the country's oldest newspaper, is considered synonymous with Nepali journalism. The pioneer daily has witnessed many ups and downs, with many promising journalis
New Year Celebrations In Pokhara
Pokhara, a city with stunning natural beauty, lies within the breathtaking Annapurna region of Nepal. Its value is deeply connected to its spectacular milieu. A key element of this beauty, and a powerful symbol of Pokhara, is the reflection of the majestic Machhapuchhre mountain in the serene waters of Phewa Lake. This perfect reflection vividly demonstrates the strong and significant relationship between the elevated peak and the tranquil lake.
Exploring Inner Joy
People are in a constant race to gain money, power, love, and fame, all in pursuit of happiness. However, even after achieving all these, they are often unable to find true happiness. So, what is the cause of suffering, and how can one lead a joyful
Fighting Violence Against Women
The last few years have seen a remarkable shift in people's perception of violence against women (VAW) in society. Nepali women have been empowered and they are no longer vicitmised by domestic or other for
Kopila Gautam’s Agonizing Story Of Strength And Survival
Kopila Gautam, a folk singer from Ilam, has become a source of hope and motivation for many with her incredible survival journey against insurmountable odds. Despite battling cancer
Compulsion To Forgo Family Reunion
Dashain, Nepal's most significant festival, has long been synonymous with family reunions. Traditionally, it's a time to gather families at one place, meet relatives, and blessings are exchanged. This annual reunion has
Midday meal draws millions of kids to school
Recently, government schools have faced fewer issues with student absence following the introduction of the school meal programme. Padmakanya Vidyashram Secondary School in Dillibazar is one example that has seen a significant reduction in student absenteeism.
Breakthrough in Nepal’s transitional justice process
Recently, a significant breakthrough occurred in transitional justice as Nepal's major three parties reached a consensus to resolve the issue as swiftly as possible, advancing the peace process.
Highway Blues
I usually detest long-distance travel on Nepal's highway. However, I have to make such trips at times. Last week, I had to travel outside the Kathmandu Valley via the Prithvi Highway, and the experience was far from pleasant. The trouble began j
SEE evaluation sees finger-pointing instead of future planning for better results
This year's SEE results have once again exposed the poor status of our education as more than half of the students failed to qualify for joining grade 11. No matter how much good concerns were expressed for quality education, they could
SEE results out: Over 52% students non-graded
Results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) 2024 (2080 BS) were published on Thursday. According to the publis
Lack of playtime impairs children's well-being
Children these days have been facing challenges in accessing adequate playtime opportunities thanks to the easy availability of electronic gadgets. Many parents are occupied with their responsibilities. In the leisure time, children and their parents often spend time watching mobile devices and other screens. Additionally, limited outdoor space restricts children from playing outside freely. These factors directly impact children's well-being.
Nepal has no dearth of working-age population
In the 1990s, the fertility rate of Nepali women was 5.8 children. However, the most recent census data, 2021 has revealed a significant decline, with the current fertility rate falling to
Years on, Nepal grapples with post-CPA challenges
Nepal is currently following the course set by the 17-year-old Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), a fundamental agreement that restored peace by ending the 10-year armed conflict and facilitated the integration of the then armed force Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) into mainstream politics. As per the agreement with the party, the nation has been operating under a republican system for the past 15 years ushered in by new constitution, which has ended many disparities prevalent in society on the basis of class, caste, gender, religion, region and others. Along with the republic system in Nepal, citizens are able to choose the leader of nation with their votes. Now, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ the former commander of the armed group, is leading the nation as executive chief.
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Rise of voluntary childlessness poses a demographic challenge in Switzerland
In Nepali society, there is a general assumption that couples must have children after marriage. Due to societal pressure couples seek different medical treatments if they are unable to conceive naturally. Being childless or declaring that one doesn’t want children is very rare in Nepal. However, in another part of the world, Switzerland, the younger generation is increasingly choosing voluntary childlessness, sparking discussions about demographic challenges.
