Inclusive education has become a buzzword in policy-making, discourse, curriculum, and even in practice. At the other end of the spectrum, it can be ironically observed that a person who is unable to walk goe
Nepal committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals early on, in 2015, and integrated them into its long-term policy. To implement the SDGs, the government is working closely with various stakeholde
Despair sets in the Western world, whose domination was beginning to decline at the turn of the century. President Donald Trump of the United States put the dot mark, announcing its end, but little realisi
Place matters in politics. And Nepal epitomises it. Nepal’s domestic politics and foreign policy are conditioned by its geography. The dominant school of thought asserts that Nepal’s politics is shaped by the country’s
The global climate crisis has taken the form of an immediate emergency this summer, manifesting as record-breaking heatwaves throughout the world. People are grappling with different physical problems
The refusal or delayed decision to reverse the dangerous emissions of carbon dioxide will only worsen the warming of the world and invite more destructive climatic consequences. Reversing the worrisome state o
This week, a video from Siraha spread rapidly across social media. Many people watched it with surprise, while others watched it with concern. The video showed hundreds of mobile phones and smart
We have become a society that worships certificates but ignores competence. From childhood, students are told that one more degree, one more training, one more paper qualification will finally unlock their futu
The term 'ethics' is derived from the Greek word 'ethos', denoting moral fibre or character of a person or group. Practical ethics is related to the good life of citizens at empirical levels. It embraces the concept of
Food safety and hygiene are integral aspects of food consumption and wellness. Almost every individual may have experienced a sudden health breakdown due to the consumption of unsafe food. More often than not,
The other day, the World Environment Day was marked. This is a day that reminds us about the importance of protecting nature. On this day people talk and raise concerns about nature, wildlife, climate change,
A farmer waiting for rain in Madhesh, a pastoralist woman searching for grazing land in the mountains, and a family living downstream of a melting glacier are all experiencing the same reality: the growing imp