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Who Becomes a Sukumbasi and Why?
Who Becomes a Sukumbasi and Why?

A Sukumbasi is not defined by the occupation of land but rather by the absence of one. Therefore, calling someone a Sukumbasi might make it sound like a category, but it is, in fact, a consequence of neglect of history and policy.

May 6, 2026

Let She Not be erased from the History : Nepali Feminism
Let She Not be erased from the History : Nepali Feminism

Nepali feminists are rewriting history in a very unique way, they are simply naming the perpetrator and the form of abuse and becoming brave.

Dec 4, 2022

Survival Survivors
Survival Survivors

Götz Dieter Palge through his enthusiastic lenses, a nature filmmaker introduced Nepal's rich wildlife to a global audience.

Oct 16, 2022

Balen Shah
Balen Shah

Balen Shah (Balendra Shah) historically won the Mayorship of Kathmandu Metropolitan City at a local election held in 26-May-2022

Me Too Movement in Nepal
Me Too Movement in Nepal

The talk and confessions on sexual violence began as a major part of the conversation in Nepal in 2018 and the #metoo movement

Jun 23, 2022

Patriarchal Burial
Patriarchal Burial

The Nimmigration department proposed a law wherein women under the age of 40 would need permission from the local government ...

Aug 1, 2021

The Caste System in Nepalese Society
The Caste System in Nepalese Society

The caste system in Nepal remains as an integral aspect of societal structure which dictates the authority, status and economic framework.

Jul 19, 2021

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