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October 20, 2019
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How to devalue a Madhesi woman
People cling to a patently false, self-serving illusion that in Kathmandu, gender, ethnicity, class, and caste do not matter.
Why did the British not colonize Nepal?
One of the key questions regarding the historical development of the Nepali state pertains to its independence
Why can’t we talk about conflict in Nepal anymore
If we want a truly quality peace to prevail in Nepal, we need to be able to talk about the politics of conflict and peace in Nepal.
Xi came bearing gifts, it is up to us to follow through
Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal promised a lot but it is up to Nepal to deliver.
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October 20, 2019
The week in politics: what happened, what it means, why it matters.
Explainers
October 4, 2019
The week in politics: What happened, what does it mean, why does it matter
Explainers
October 3, 2019
The sexual violence allegation against Mahara is a test for the government, CPN and state institutions.
Explainers
September 30, 2019
As the summer session of parliament ended in late September, 23 of the 48 bills tabled during this session or pending from earlier ones remained unresolved, 23 at the House of Representatives and six at the National Assembly. The National Assembly is yet to decide on: the first amendment to the Nepal Engineering Council Act […]
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Features
September 21, 2019
Traditional flush toilets aren’t an option in many parts of the world, but neither is leaving people with unsafe and unhygenic choices. Now, one company is piloting a new loo that’s waterless, off-grid and able to charge your phone. Lina Zeldovich travels to Madagascar to witness the start of a lavatorial revolution.
Features
September 17, 2019
Immanuel Wallerstien was an influential sociologist best known for his analysis of capitalism as an integrated “world-system.” He argued that the capitalist system relied on the exploitation of countries in the global south by countries in the global north, and his unique body of work linking nations, political economies, markets, households, and identity groups had […]
The Wire
September 14, 2019
Psychological tools developed with Aboriginal people can also support Australian farmers whose land is suffering the effects of climate change.
The Wire
September 6, 2019
Jumla’s apple future arose from the convergence of three historical changes in the 50s: the Green Revolution, Nepal’s national development project, and the new era of development aid.
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Features
October 16, 2019
If we want a truly quality peace to prevail in Nepal, we need to be able to talk about the politics of conflict and peace in Nepal.
Features
October 14, 2019
Kathmandu
Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal promised a lot but it is up to Nepal to deliver.
Features
October 7, 2019
What if understood the logic of bhut-pret lagne, instead of just seeing it through a psychiatric or anthropological lens?
Features
October 6, 2019
One woman’s journey of autism discovery.
