Research centre based on Eastern philosophy needed: Minister Sharma

Kathmandu, May 5: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has spoken about the need to establish a research centre based on Oriental philosophy.     

Launching a book entitled 'Punsaban' amidst a programme here today, the Minister proposed to establish such a centre to promote Orientalism. She expressed her hope that the book would help readers understand Eastern philosophy and further amplify voices for women's rights.     

The fiction work by senior journalist Kapil Kafley highlights conventional oriental practices and their consequences through the lens of women's rights, highlighting the significance of, struggles, and challenges of motherhood, as the writer said.     

Prof Dr Krishna Gautam described the novel as analytical and research-based while women rights activist Bandana Rana said the book would be useful for promotion of women's rights and awareness.     

'Punsaban' is Kafley's seventh creation. Before this he has published six books, including three on journalism. Kafley is the founding editor of the Nepal Samachar Patra Daily. (RSS)