Marissa Taylor

Marissa Taylor is a Kathmandu-based journalist. She mostly writes on environment, biodiversity conservation and public health.

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Finding familiarity in Ghiling

The sense of community, of belongingness, is so pronounced in the people of Ghiling that you too feel like a part of them no matter how long, or short, your stay.

A Tibetan refugee leads a Mustang village towards accessible education

Tenzin Chomphel first came to the village of Ghiling in upper Mustang in 1959. Little did he know then that decades later, his life’s work would be to see the village prosper.

Higher altitudes beckon more wildlife in Nepal amid warmer climes

Experts and independent studies have assessed warming temperatures could be a contributory factor for movement of animals and insects towards higher altitudes.

Celebrating women who inspire

This International Women’s Day, the Post reflects on the contributions made by nine unsung heroes who have done significant work in the pandemic.

‘Enough critical discussion is not taking place’

Bidur Dangol, owner of Vajra Books, talks about the publishing industry, the reading culture in Nepal, and all things books.

Do-it-yourself sushi

Chef Dil Shrestha: Making sushi at home is easier than you think, and you can make it with almost anything you have in the kitchen.

Once gushing with water, Nepal’s springs are rapidly drying up

Springs across the mid-hills have been losing water for decades, but things have gotten worse since the twin earthquakes four years ago.

Langtang is not a place, it is a people

The Langtang Valley is sublime, to say the least, but what really wins your heart is not its beauty but its spirit.

Trees could save Kathmandu. But can Kathmandu save its trees?

As more trees and open spaces disappear in the name of urbanisation in the Kathmandu Valley, unwelcome—and unhealthy—changes are expected to arise.

This is why leopards are entering our cities

Rapid urbanisation and a lack of prey are pushing leopards towards the cities—and humans.

How to do the Mardi Himal trek in three days

For those who have limited days at their disposal, the Mardi Himal trek—short but rewarding—is a great choice

Investigation committee report clears Lalitpur Madhyamik teachers accused of sexual abuse

Two months after an investigative committee was formed to look into allegations of sexual abuse against three teachers at Lalitpur Madhyamik Vidyalaya, the committee has cleared all three of them, saying it couldn’t find sufficient evidence against them.

By introducing industrial design to a traditional industry, Kala Kathmandu seeks to modernise crafts in Nepal

“Craft adds colour to our homes, but more than that, it serves functionality,” says Astha Rajbhandari, founder and creative director of Kala Kathmandu. “Most people do not see craft in that light. Functional things are not seen as something that can be aesthetically pleasing.”

A month since the revelation of abuse at Lalitpur Madhyamik, investigation committee has little to show

Two weeks since an investigative committee was formed to look into the allegations of sexual abuse against three teachers at Lalitpur Madhyamik Vidyalaya, there has been little progress.