Opinion

Beyond the headline: What happens to the thousands of rape cases we never hear about?

Beyond the headline: What happens to the thousands of rape cases we never hear about?

Nepal recorded 2,253 rape cases in fiscal year 2081/82, but survey data show widespread non-disclosure of violence, revealing the limits of police statistics in measuring sexual violence.

Rasuwa flood survivor Pratima Lama lost her home and loved ones. Now she wants to start again in Kathmandu

Rasuwa flood survivor Pratima Lama lost her home and loved ones. Now she wants to start again in Kathmandu

Pratima Lama, a blind teacher from Rasuwa, survived the August 26 flood but lost her home, shop, relatives and school community and now seeks transfer to Kathmandu Valley.

Why public transportation remains difficult for many people in Nepal?
Are we losing our ability to be bored?
When social media becomes the court of public opinion
I told AI because I couldn’t tell anyone else

I told AI because I couldn’t tell anyone else

As more people disclose painful feelings to AI, Nepal’s mental health stigma raises a deeper question: why can a machine sometimes feel safer than talking to another person?

Why misinformation is becoming easier to believe than facts

Why misinformation is becoming easier to believe than facts

Repetition, emotion, social media algorithms, weak information gaps and AI-generated content can make misinformation feel more credible, creating serious challenges for Nepal’s digital public sphere.

Nepal doesn’t necessarily need more taxes—it needs taxpayers to trust the system

Nepal doesn’t necessarily need more taxes—it needs taxpayers to trust the system

Nepal needs stronger domestic revenue, but taxpayer compliance also depends on trust, fairness, transparency and simpler administration that shows citizens how their contributions support public services.

Has political disappointment become normal in Nepal?

Has political disappointment become normal in Nepal?

Nepal's repeated political instability has deepened public frustration, but the 2026 election showed voters still seek change, creating high expectations for new leadership to deliver reforms and stability.

2026-09-15T13:56:53.000Z

One year after Nepal’s Gen Z movement: A generation awakened, but is Nepal changing with it?

One year after Nepal’s Gen Z movement: A generation awakened, but is Nepal changing with it?

One year after Nepal’s September 2025 Gen Z protests killed 76 and injured 2,638, political leadership changed, but victims still await justice, compensation and promised reforms.

2026-09-08T07:42:41.000Z

The grief of waiting: When families do not know whether their loved ones are alive

The grief of waiting: When families do not know whether their loved ones are alive

Bhote Koshi floods left thousands of Nepalese families awaiting news of missing relatives, with uncertainty persisting amid rescue operations, deaths, emotional trauma and difficult mourning without recovered bodies.

2026-09-04T06:22:04.000Z

What the flood swept away beyond roads and bridges

What the flood swept away beyond roads and bridges

After Thursday’s Bhote Koshi flood, 165 bodies had been recovered and 826 people remained missing, including 161 from Rasuwa and 579 tourists, while search operations continued.

2026-08-27T11:37:34.000Z

Do minors believe they are immune from punishment when they commit crimes?

Do minors believe they are immune from punishment when they commit crimes?

Research suggests minors generally do not view themselves as immune from punishment; offending reflects perceived detection risks, impulsivity, peer influence and development, while Nepal emphasizes accountability alongside rehabilitation.

2026-08-24T13:12:46.000Z

Is Nepal becoming a country that is easier to leave than to live in?

Is Nepal becoming a country that is easier to leave than to live in?

Nepal’s growing outward migration reflects limited domestic jobs and career opportunities, despite remittances reducing poverty; the challenge is creating productive employment so leaving becomes a choice rather than necessity.

2026-08-23T15:44:15.000Z

Are traditional Nepali shops disappearing?

Are traditional Nepali shops disappearing?

Nepal’s traditional kirana shops are not simply disappearing as supermarkets, e-commerce and digital payments expand; instead, small retailers are adapting within an increasingly mixed retail system.

Nepal’s rising cost of living is putting household incomes under growing pressure

Nepal’s rising cost of living is putting household incomes under growing pressure

Nepal’s wages have increased, but recent wage growth has lagged consumer inflation, reducing purchasing power as food, transport, housing, education and other essential household costs continue rising.