For genuine change, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence should engage rural people.

The Hindu scriptures like the Vedas, Puranas and Gita speak extensively about the sanctity of the earth.

Violence based on gender has much to do with societal power structures

Malnutrition is an issue that warrants the attention of the government

As youths migrate and arable land lay fallow, question remains: who is going to farm?

Humans need protein in their diet and fish are a healthier and viable alternative to meat in Nepal

We need to rethink the influence gender biased mythology plays on our treatment of women and girls

Modern farming techniques may have increased yield, but use of pesticides have brought farmers health problems

Efforts promoting interfaith harmony should be sustained, even as basic human rights should be upheld

While going through the political parties’ manifestos for local elections, my attention was first drawn to agendas like the creation of community parks, plantation of trees and traffic management in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).

The sight of those tiny fireflies glowing on the far horizon at dusk in the Ba Vi national park on the outskirts of Hanoi reminded me of my childhood.

Nepal has a long way to go with regard to achieving gender equality goals in forestry

Despite being privileged Bahuns, we have done nothing to end discrimination against Dalits

The inclusive policies in forestry are yet to translate into reality in Nepal