Nishan Kafle

The last decade(s) was a decade of great disillusionment for Nepal. Petty politics reigned supreme and issues of development took a backseat. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that all the social progresses Nepal has made thus far—decreased infant mortality rate and progress on education, maternal health...

Kathmanduites collectively bemoan the declining luster of the mountains we are so proud of. There isn’t anywhere else to point for this scourge but climate change

Unhealthy infatuation with English language risks Nepal’s minority languages like Tharu, Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Gurung, Newari and Limbu by putting them at extinction path

The semblance of stability which we are enjoying today should be exploited for pushing through economic reform agendas and comprehensive long-term plans

The West exalted its economy through “all means possible” approach during the industrial revolution. They need to clean up the mess they created in the process

Tourism industry can help Nepal burnish its image abroad, emboldening its soft-power for a country with negligible hard-power