Nepali Times

#longread With rising global connectivity and turmoil, it is difficult to remain wedded to the old metanarrative of capitalism and liberalism on one hand and communism and socialism on another. This is where populism comes in, writes Chaitanya Mishra. nepalitimes.com/flow-of-histor…

Nepali tech talent is booming both domestically and in the diaspora. Under the right conditions, the government could certainly put together the requisite teams to build the digital skeleton on which Nepal will function from here on out. nepalitimes.com/the-great-digi…

The sheer number of migrants means that phones at embassies will not get picked up, especially during times of crisis. Workarounds are needed, and social media live programs provide one such solution to cast the net widely to reach diaspora. nepalitimes.com/social-network…

For the RSP government, digital governance is not the test of whether portals get built or cards get issued in a single day. It is whether the government also builds enough safeguarding mechanisms for our digital identities. Read Ayusha Chalise's column: nepalitimes.com/putting-the-ca…

“The longer the gap between dengue occurrences, the bigger the outbreak. There are three scenarios: a new serotype that the population isn’t immune to..the same serotype for which the population has lost its immunity, and a mix of more than one serotype.” nepalitimes.com/with-rain-come…

While even press freedom activists admit a need to regulate hate speech and disinformation — especially fake AI-generated clips — there is concern that the definition of a ‘threat to social harmony’ is too vague and can be used to silence critics. nepalitimes.com/nepals-media-f…

Jaar is the latest among films spearheading a movement towards a more modern style with deep social critique. It reflects the growing popularity of films that curate a balance of cultural representation and modern thought. Read Alexandra Coltman's review: nepalitimes.com/jaar-goes-the-…

For fossil-fuel-dependent economies that neglected the energy transition, there is a warning: if the West Asia crisis accelerates other countries’ shift to renewables, stranded assets and shrinking export markets may compound the pain of future shocks. nepalitimes.com/hormuz-shock-c…

The handover of 800 rare archival documents by German academics to Nepal marks the return a substantial body of the nation's written heritage – preserved for future generations, yet accessible to researchers around the world. nepalitimes.com/nepal-manuscri…

What inspires Luke Smithwick is seeking out blank spots on the map for skiing right across the Himalayan arc. Along the way he can also appreciate tremendous biological, geographical and ethnic diversity of the world’s youngest and highest mountain range. nepalitimes.com/skier-of-the-h…

Countries like India and Bangladesh are already integrating satellite monitoring into their river management systems. Nepal has a scientific community capable of doing the same. What has been absent is institutional coordination and commitment. nepalitimes.com/satellites-are…

Nepal's tourism businesses reported revenue losses exceeding over four years of average wages after the West Asia conflict erupted. New Governance Lab survey points to a sector under acute and worsening stress, write Aanandita Mathema and Sonia Timalsina. nepalitimes.com/nepal-tourism-…

With heavier than usual pre-monsoon showers in April, public health experts warn that there could be another upsurge of dengue this year. Prevention of the deadly mosquito-borne infection is the best form of cure. Read Sonia Awale's report: nepalitimes.com/with-rain-come…

With networks and credible information, perceptions change with exposure to real-life examples of ethically recruited workers, including those in their networks from their communities, or via online testimonies, writes Upasana Khadka. nepalitimes.com/social-network…

Rights groups have urged PM Shah's government to prioritise meaningful human rights reforms, highlighting key concerns including accountability for the September protests, women’s and minority rights, forced evictions and protection of migrant workers. nepalitimes.com/international-…

“The state is everybody’s agency, and it is up to the state to protect the fundamental rights of all Nepalis.” A slew of government decisions highlight differences between RSP’s past promises and current actions. nepalitimes.com/demolition-man…

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. In Nepal we will mark it by silencing grumblers with merciless trolling, even as social media posts optimistically suggest Nepal will soon attain the same quality of life as the DPRK. @kundadixit's ईSpecial Newsletter: nepalitimes.substack.com/p/kathmandus-s…

Nepal advanced in the annual #PressFreedomIndex this year — not because the country improved, but because others did worse. The condition for journalists in the country has deteriorated from ‘Problematic’ in 2025 to ‘Difficult’ this year. #editorial nepalitimes.com/nepals-media-f…

Having grown up near the Teton mountains in Idaho and Wyoming, Luke Smithwick has always been passionate about mountains. He has now channeled that into The Himalaya 500 project to map out 500 aesthetic ski lines in the Himalaya. nepalitimes.com/skier-of-the-h…

Nepal is experiencing a worrying spread of dengue fever higher up into Himalayan valleys where the mosquito-borne disease was unknown until a few years ago. Full story: nepalitimes.com/mosquitos-asce…