The countries that develop good universities have a clear vision, they invest consistently in education and research, and commit to long-term development.

Newcomers to the city say finding a room has become costly and stressful, with unregulated brokers charging fees while offering no guarantees.

Nepal’s abortion law protects rights on paper but women still risk arrest and harassment.

The few women politicians who were given tickets to contest direct election are dealing with scrutiny over their bodies and identities.

Newer political parties are giving them greater space in upcoming polls amid the reluctance of the old ones to do so.

Trash from pilgrims’ cooking and washing piles up as the Pashupati Area Development Trust finds it hard to enforce rules.

At 37, the new chairman of Golyan Group is restructuring one of Nepal’s oldest conglomerates while defending the legitimacy of private enterprise itself.

Congress, UML, Nepal Communist Party, and RSP have nominated far fewer than one third women candidates.

Activists say lack of awareness and fear of getting involved in the legal process keep many witnesses from reporting incidents.

Young voters heading to the polls for the first time say political instability and deep dissatisfaction with established parties have pushed them to participate.

The absence of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces has been forcing women to choose between childcare and career. Experts urge policy action.

In the absence of reliable public transport, students increasingly depend on ride-hailing apps, only to find them unaffordable, unavailable, or unreliable.

Limited counselling and psychological support leave survivors vulnerable to mental disorders, trauma and long-term emotional distress.

Three movies screened at Kathmandu Horror Film Fest look beyond monsters and gore, uncovering the quiet terrors of love, loss, and control.

Tales once whispered by locals now speak through smartphones. Saarang’s QR-tagged boards allow travellers to do that.