Kathmandu cleared riverside settlements. Now experts warn the rubble could spark another crisis
By Tara Prakash As the government plans to turn demolition sites into gardens, environmental experts say tens of thousands of tonnes of mixed debris could contaminate rivers, worsen flooding, and repeat mistakes made after the 2015 earthquake.
Women across Nepal are transforming handicraft from household work to thriving businesses
By Tara Prakash Once confined to homes and treated as unpaid labour, handicraft work is now helping women earn income and build businesses.
Is AI killing our creativity? Experts warn convenience may come at a cost
By Tara Prakash As generative AI becomes the first stop for ideas and answers, experts question whether people are losing the habit of thinking and creating for themselves.
Nepal’s only dedicated mental hospital is stretched beyond capacity
By Jony Nepal & Tara Prakash Officials complain of shortages of beds, manpower and funding are limiting care capacity.
When belonging feels just out of reach
By Tara Prakash Through stories of migration, Manjushree Thapa explores the ache of searching for home across cultures and borders.
After Balkhu’s demolition, families have nowhere to go
By Tara Prakash Squatter families scour the debris of their homes for belongings. Promised aid has yet to materialise.
As Nepal announces schools for autistic children across all provinces, here’s what to heed
By Aarya Chand & Tara Prakash For fifteen years, a handful of schools have supported children with autism with little government help.
For Nepalis abroad, fashion becomes a language of culture
By Tara Prakash From concert halls in Canada to fashion stages in London, Nepali clothing is helping diaspora communities translate identity into style.
Cycling was once central to daily life. Now it’s done mostly for fun
By Tara Prakash Interest in bicycles is growing again. But poor infrastructure, unsafe roads and status-driven attitudes continue to keep cycling from becoming a mode of commuting.
Taking theatre to the streets and to the people
By Tara Prakash Performed without lights, microphones or a fixed stage, Katha Ghera turned public spaces into theatres, staging plays inspired by local stories.
Invoking what has long been silenced
By Tara Prakash Drawing from multiple traditions, ‘Invocation of the Goddesses’ resists fixed meanings, inviting viewers into a space of uncertainty and inquiry.