Swasti Gautam

The boundaries set by the nation, state, families and societies often do not allow a woman to become a citizen. This leads to women not becoming the part of the nation but just a national embodiment.

As the world, including Nepal, progresses towards easing the lockdown, it is imperative for Nepal to find its way through this new world order post the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the rising COVID-19 cases, there are various challenges in the forefront that need to be dealt with economic and...

The geographical location of Nepal between two emerging superpowers has been used as an excuse to deny women the rights they deserve as equal citizens of Nepal

Living in London, I have realized how Nepali migrants have been relegated to second class citizens. They don’t question, they don’t demand, they don’t ask

Established in 2014, the Taragaon Museum primarily aims to document and preserve the culture, tradition, rare maps, photographs, and architectural heritage of Kathmandu Valley. This beautiful museum is located inside Hyatt Residency Kathmandu and was originally built in 1972 by an architect named Ca...

One of the most popular jokes on the internet about women who drive goes like this: ‘Why do you think women cannot drive? Of course women can drive, they can drive a man crazy.’ This is a blatant example of everyday sexism that women face all over the world and Kathmandu is no different. Out of the...

She carries a copy of The New Practical Chinese Reader wherever she goes. Manita Chaulagain, who is pursuing her bachelors’ in social work at Baneshwor Multiple Campus, says she doesn’t go anywhere without this guide even though it’s not a part of her course. But she is attending Chinese language (M...

Preeti Agrawal’s jewelry studio in Sundhara, Kathmandu, is unlike any other studio in town. It’s much more than just a space where Agrawal designs and crafts beautiful pieces. Located in one of the many small gallis that pepper the area, the space reflects Agrawal’s passion for crystals and her conn...

What makes Musical.ly so popular among the youth, you ask? The answer is simple: It is easy to use and extremely clever videos can be made and shared online in no time at all. Musical.ly is so entertaining that in a very short span of time it has turned into an addiction among many. Something as sim...

“It’s important to be rooted but it’s even more important to spread your wings and fly,” says Kul Chandra Gautam giving us an insight on how he has lived his life so far. His Wikipedia page describes him as a distinguished diplomat, development professional, and a former senior official of the Unite...