feminism

Let’s not Barbie

The world created by a toy can be limitless, but it also means something different to every single child

Pratibha Tuladhar

“The goal is empowerment and independence of women”

As the world celebrates 110th International Women’s Day, Nepali Times caught up with Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla to discuss progress...

Who were the Charitraheen Cheli?

On 5 March 2004, a clandestine feminist movement emerged in Kathmandu, and in a 40-point declaration  to coincide with International Women’s Day,...

About women by women

It is a privilege to be able to read, understand and appreciate the depth of women’s writing and the expanse of their...

Protecting free speech on Nepal’s cybersphere

Social media has given Nepali users unprecedented access to knowledge, opinion and entertainment.But that power is being increasingly misused, by trolling those...

Protecting free speech on Nepal’s cybersphere

Social media has given Nepali users unprecedented access to knowledge, opinion and entertainment.But that power is being increasingly misused, by trolling those...

Nepali women turn their backs on misogyny

A video posted on social media depicting the backless top worn by a pillion rider on a government-plated motor cycle on the...

Prabal Gurung by Prabal Gurung

Singapore-born Nepali American designer Prabal Gurung has brought out a pictorial autobiography of his life and career in a hefty coffee table...

Kunda Dixit

Gap yah gals in the jungle

Such was the allure of adventure in Chitwan, parents actually paid for their offspring to work at Tiger Tops

Lisa Choegyal

Fasting, feasting and festivities of Gaura

https://youtu.be/4adGA4P0k54The buses to Darchula, Baitadi, Doti or Dadelhura were all packed last week for the annual Gaura Festival of womanhood, celebrated in Western Nepal, and wherever people from...