The organised Dalit movement in Nepal began in 2003 BS, marking the start of a long struggle for the rights and recognition of the Dalit community. Despite this, the Dalit population had to wait nearly 70 years to h
We have so much to think about during November, National Gratitude Month, and as we approach our Thanksgiving holiday. With so much doom and gloom in the headlines, how can we be more thankful, and exp
Nepal, known for its rich cultural heritage, celebrates a diverse range of festivals including Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Nepal Sambat, and Eid. These festivals, beyond their cultural significa
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), often overlooked in modern policy-making, holds immense potential for enhancing climate resilience. Derived from the accumulated experie
Amidst the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, discussions on human rights have come to the forefront. The international law strictly disapproves any kind of violence against civilians during a war
In his article “Marxism, Identity, and Intersectionality,” published in this daily on August 25, 2024, this author examined class struggle and intersectionality in social movements. Upon further
I had been to Medanta Hospital at Gurgaon alias Gurugram, closer to India’s capital city Delhi, in Haryana state of India last fortnight with a view, among others, to have an expert medical rev
While Brazil has been politically independent since 1822, it has been a colony since the early 1500s. This means that Brazil has been much longer under colonial rule than it has been an indep
Come January 20, 2025, the White House, the seat of US president, will see a change of the guard. Donal Trump will assume office as president of the United States second time repla
For governments and activists worldwide, the months of November and December mark a period to focus on the prevalence and eradication of gender-based violence (GBV). During the
Nepali media is abuzz with cooperative fraud case in which political leaders like Rabi Lamichhane have been mired. Lamichhane has had a historic rise and fall in the political scenario of Nepal
The passing of former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana, who died at 83 on Sunday, has left the nation in mourning. His departure is a loss for the nation, as we mourn not only a forme