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This week's Off the Record takes a closer look at the TikTok ban - how content blocking was trialed with the porn ban and how it's going forward with planned restrictions on other social media. Read, share, and subscribe. It's free! Link in bio. @inkthink

ICYMI, this week's newsletter takes a close look at an unknown Nepali political party being heavily promoted from across the southern border. What does this portend? @inkthink takes a stab. recordnepal.com/the-specter-of…

In this week's Off the Record, @inkthink writes about the self-styled godman who is currently visiting Nepal at the invitation of MP and billionaire Binod Chaudhary. Why is this dangerous? Read to find out: recordnepal.substack.com/p/off-the-reco…

ICYMI, our weekly newsletter, Off the Record, just hit its 100th edition. In case you haven't signed up for weekly updates about all that's happening in the Nepali political and social scene, now's a good time as any! recordnepal.substack.com/p/off-the-reco…

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We're emerging from our extended hiatus for a very special occasion - a new long read from our long-time contributor Gen Sir Sam Cowan. Yet another meticulously researched piece, this time on the role of China in the Anglo-Nepal war of 1814. recordnepal.com/the-battle-for…

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This week, on Off the Record, @inkthink explains why Nepal's citizenship laws remain discriminatory despite the recent amendment. recordnepal.substack.com/p/off-the-reco…

Always important issues are raised on #OffTheRecord, and this week, it is about the 'lesser citizens'. Love reading @inkthink's pieces! recordnepal.substack.com/p/off-the-reco…

A revival in vinyl #wildyakrecords @recordnepal bit.ly/3J55g0w

Resharing this collaboration with @recordnepal from June. We explore the lasting impact on the mental health of female health care workers, who were, and continue to be on the frontlines of the deadly pandemic. Link to podcast: soundcloud.com/bojubajai/wome… recordnepal.com/for-female-hea…

ICYMI, we are still putting out a weekly newsletter that you should definitely read, subscribe to, and share. This week, @inkthink writes about independent candidates for the upcoming federal elections, incl. @arnicopanday @watersagar & @ranju_darshana recordnepal.substack.com/p/off-the-reco…

"In 2020, Jhowa BK was ridiculed for not knowing Nepali despite being a politician. Her being illiterate was also made fun of by people, but no one had told her side of the story,” says filmmaker Shusma Barali. @BaraliShusma #womenpolitician @Asia_Foundation

It is our sad duty to inform readers, supporters, and well-wishers that The Record is going on an extended hiatus beginning today. We will no longer be publishing new material for the time being. We thank everyone for embarking on this journey with us. recordnepal.com/a-message-from…

For decades, studies have shown that a warming climate is pushing the treeline to shift upwards across the world — including in the Everest region. But what exactly does this phenomenon mean? Marissa Taylor (@MarsaTay) writes recordnepal.com/shifting-clima…

The 'Other' commissions hold great potential for Nepal's marginalized groups, but they are in need of urgent support to ensure sustenance. Sneha Ghimire, George Varughese and Tara Kanel writes recordnepal.com/a-critical-loo…

As writing a thesis or dissertation can be a daunting task for many academics, here are a few tips from experienced professors and @MithoLekhai on how to make the process easier on this week’s writing journeys. recordnepal.com/tips-for-phd-d…