The spectre of the social media
By Chahana Sigdel The thing about the Internet and the social media is that it can make us feel how we want to feel. You could become a cyberchondriac, wallowing in self-pity, seeking sympathy in the virtual world. Or you could tout yourself as a self-proclaimed expert, blinded by narcissism, who just can’t see logic in other people’s arguments. For extremists, it becomes a treasure trove for selectively culling points that back their claim, which can then be used to hurl insults at those who beg to differ.And it is the best weapon to fuel jingoism and dismiss claims counter to yours as traitorous ones.
Ojha-led team finds flowing water in Mars
By Chahana Sigdel Twenty-five-year-old Lujendra Ojha recalls his childhood memories in Nepal, when he would gaze curiously at the night sky.
History through her eyes
By Chahana Sigdel & Garima Chaulagain This is the story of Shanta Shrestha, a feminist who fought for Nepal's democracy
Main priest appeals for slaughter-free rituals
By Chahana Sigdel The 2019 Gadhimai Mela, a religious ritual of supposedly the world’s largest sacrifice, is going to be a bloodshed-free affair, if the devotees follow the management’s call.
Ministry pledges to take LGBTI agenda forward
By Chahana Sigdel The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare has said it would take necessary steps to legalise same-sex-marriage.
Social media campaign to woo visitors
By Chahana Sigdel As Nepal picks up the pieces and rebuilds, the narrative is changing on the ever growing social media.
To get on equal footing
By Chahana Sigdel Badri Pun, 38, recounts a conversation he had with his mother almost 16 years ago about wanting to get married.
‘No progress’ on legalising same sex marriage
By Chahana Sigdel In a landmark decision, the United States’ Supreme Court legalised same sex marriage nationwide, a move that was celebrated by LGBT supporters all over the world, including in Nepal.
Model schools in Gorkha
By Chahana Sigdel Classes might have begun in Gorkha, but most of the schools here do not have classrooms yet. Against this backdrop, two classrooms are being set up as model schools by a group of civil engin
Users praise PM’s first official tweet
By Chahana Sigdel PM Sushil Koirala was introduced to the beauty of free speech on the platform a few hours after joining the social networking site.
Tracking aid money
By Chahana Sigdel The debate on overhead costs and corruption is being talked about not only among experts but also the citizenry.
Shikshya thinks long-term
By Chahana Sigdel Among the many organisations raising funds in Nepal, Shikshya Foundation stands out.
Saving culture and history
By Chahana Sigdel It was a particularly hot day.
Farmers left poorer as cattle perish in disaster
By Chahana Sigdel In Jhor, the villagers liked their location. Situated northwest of the Valley- further up from Tokha- the village is not too far from the Capital yet distant enough to boast of sprawling fie
Earthquake adds to travail of expecting and new mothers
By Chahana Sigdel When the earthquake struck on April 25, a heavily pregnant Gita Sapkota was on the fourth floor of her bathroom with her six-year-old daughter, Nitya.