- Thursday, 29 May 2025
Gorkhapatra Gaining Ground
For a change, I have decided to write in The Rising Nepal on the Gorkhapatra daily. This is something that has happened perhaps for the first time. The same is true of the Gorkhapatra, that has yet to carry a comp
Gorkhapatra: Bridging Past And Present
The visit of Jang Bahadur Rana (1817-1877) to Europe, particularly Britain and France, in 1850 resulted mainly in four developments in Nepal's political and public life. First, he decided to make Nepal's foreign policy pro-British. It was his conviction that Nepal should help the Bri
Journalistic Voice Thru All Regimes
Nepal’s history is chequered, marked with many ups and downs and also tumultuous events. Several dynasties and clans ruled over Nepal, of which the period of over a century from 1846 to 1951 is known as the ill-fa
Misleading Information About Gorkhapatra
The publication of 'Gorkhapatra' was a historic moment in Nepal's journalism and the beginning of shaping global journalism ethics. The sis
Profiteering Erodes Journalistic Credibility
Proliferation of digital media outlets in the preceding decades initially sounded a death knell to traditional journalism which offered news and commentaries through print as well as electronic
Knowledge, Information And Media
There is a popular saying: ‘knowledge is power.’ This aphorism carries the eternal verity that humanity has been embracing for centuries. The importance of knowledge has gained promi
Legacy Of Gorkhapatra In Journalism
For over a century, Gorkhapatra has remained a cornerstone of Nepali journalism, shaping public discourse, preserving national identity, and setting foundational standards for news reporting in Ne
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
Past A Century And Miles To Go
Gorkhapatra has not only been a benchmark in Nepali journalism, but also a guiding light for the development of Nepali society and political transformation. It is this very light that provided t
Gorkhapatra turns 125 today
The nation’s first newspaper, Gorkhapatra daily, has entered its 125th year, making it one of the longest living newspapers not only in Nepal but also in the South Asian region. During on
Credibility Is Gorkhapatra’s Asset
Nepali journalism now stands at a crossroads. With the phenomenal rise of digital media, traditional media such as radio, television and newspapers are facing an existential crisis. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has posed another formidable challenge to the entire media as well as creative realms.
Gorkhapatra Living Heritage Of Nepali Journalism
"And thus I clothe my naked villany, … And seem a saint, when most I play the devil”: William Shakespeare writes in Richard III. Sometimes bad rulers also come up with some good jobs to cover up their
Journalism In Age Of Artificial Intelligence
News businesses around the world have been in the doldrums for long now. The rise of digital media had, until recently, drastically altered the media industry, reducing demand for print newspap
