Considered one of the most prestigious schools in the country, St. Mary’s, former and current students say, reeks of toxicity, with many having had to go through years of harassment, queerphobia, and public humiliation.

The law has ensured women’s representation in the political sphere but attitudes have not changed.

Harassment, death and rape threats, and bigotry against women are a silent epidemic affecting their right to speak up against issues, women activists say.

Activists calling for justice and equity decry authorities’ failure to address discrimination and violence against women.

Immigration official tries but fails to convince protesters that the government is not trying to curtail anyone’s rights.

In what is described by members of public and rights defenders as a regressive move, the government says women under 40 years of age must take consent from family to fly abroad on visit visas.

Even 19 years after legalisation, women’s struggle for safe abortion continues. As a result, they put their health at risk and are unable to exercise their rights, experts say.

A new government nationwide study finds that a whopping 94 percent of people with mental health issues never visit a specialist for help.

Doctors worry patients avoiding hospital visits for fear of contracting Covid-19 could lead to far worse consequences in cases of heart and stomach problems and cancers.

Doctors fear the risk of myopia, and predict that visits to doctors with eye complaints will soar in the coming days as restrictions on movement loosen.

The Danuwar community in rural Sindhuli is deprived of information regarding Covid-19 and facts are overshadowed by rumours.

Hostel operators seek help from the government and money from students to stay afloat. But the government hasn’t helped, and students themselves are under financial stress.

The lockdown has disrupted access to contraception, especially in rural areas, where there are still taboos against contraceptive use, and premarital sex.

These are the perfect accompaniment for your afternoon cup of tea--they're completely customisable too.

Five ideas for when you’re not sure what to make but still want something more substantial and tasty while at home.