The cost of preserving Nepal’s past

An archaeological site displaces communities in the district in which the Buddha was born

Manju Bajracharya von Rospatt in Kapilvastu

Rain bombs

Human activity has made the inherently fragile Himalaya even more prone to disasters

Sonia Awale

Security or espionage?

Nepal’s new draft counter-intelligence bill allows Big Government to tap phones, read messages

Santa Gaha Magar

Command and control

Nepal's government is moving to muzzle the media ahead of the 2027 elections

Bidhya Rai

What future for snow leopards?

Beyond piecemeal initiatives to action to save snow leopards

Nepali Times

Real migration stories on TikTok

How to leverage the platform to promote better overseas jobs, and shape positive narratives

Upasana Khadka

Hip-hop as a way of life

Nepali rapper OMG Spark connects music with heritage and culture

Sudiksha Tuladhar

The power of one

A Nepali helping fellow Nepalis get better overseas jobs is awarded in Qatar

Yasmeen Naaz

Youth action to protect the wilderness

Nepal’s student-led wildlife conservation in mountain communities

Durga Rana Magar in Mustang