Perspectives
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In the midst of the current pandemic, people living with chronic, or noncommunicable, diseases are suffering doubly — because of the virus and a poor healthcare system.
COVID19
4 min read
Long lines, crowds, and confusion have characterized the vaccination drive in Biratnagar.
COVID19
6 min read
Mismanagement and overcrowding continue to plague the vaccination campaign in the Kathmandu Valley, despite numerous past instances to learn from.
COVID19
7 min read
In Nepal, and other parts of the world, domestic workers are routinely denied social and labor protection, and with Covid-19, their problems have only gotten worse.
COVID19
9 min read
No timeline has been made public yet for COVAX’s second shipment of vaccines nor the 4 million doses that Nepal is reportedly purchasing from China.
POPULAR
23 min read
Boudha once had a long and rich relationship with water but with the explosion of concrete houses and paved roads, fresh water is becoming more and more scarce.
POPULAR
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In the last century, cycles have gone from a symbol of wealth and power to one of poverty, but that is slowly changing.
POPULAR
13 min read
At one of Nepal’s oldest Catholic schools, a new rule about hair length sparks a conversation among students about the kinds of behavior the institution tolerates.
POPULAR
10 min read
Despite the several women-friendly provisions in the law and the token representatives in government, women are still the second sex in Nepal
Explainers
5 min read
As Nepal registers its first casualties from Black Fungus, The Record explains what the fungal infection is, who is at risk, and if we should be concerned.
Explainers
7 min read
In choosing political expediency over the pandemic, Prime Minister Oli and President Bhandari have doomed many more citizens to death.
Explainers
8 min read
With misinformation rampant on social media, it is imperative that people know what Covid-19 treatments work and what do not.
Explainers
4 min read
Young children with developing bodies are at particular risk of long-term health complications from particulate matter in Kathmandu’s air.
LONGREADS
34 min read
Chitwan National Park has earned international praise for its conservation successes, but it has also evicted indigeneous communities and upended many local livelihoods.
LONGREADS
23 min read
Boudha once had a long and rich relationship with water but with the explosion of concrete houses and paved roads, fresh water is becoming more and more scarce.
LONGREADS
13 min read
An assessment of the Tinkune-Maitighar cycling lane uncovers numerous design flaws born out of a centralized tendency to prioritize cars over public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists.
LONGREADS
16 min read
Despite conservative attitudes forcing women indoors, Nepali women in the early 20th century often broke convention and took to the streets on their bicycles.
FEATURES
6 min read
Mismanagement and overcrowding continue to plague the vaccination campaign in the Kathmandu Valley, despite numerous past instances to learn from.
FEATURES
5 min read
In his two decades of work, Subha Ratna Bajracharya has chiseled many iconic structures, many of which can be found in temples and landmarks all across Nepal and around the globe.
FEATURES
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With Nepal placed under the ‘red zone’ category by many countries, hundreds of students admitted to foreign universities are worried that they will lose their scholarships and an opportunity of a lifetime.
FEATURES
6 min read
Prosperity and development should not come at the cost of an indigenous community's cultural heritage.
