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Dr Prayan Pokharel

Dr Prayan Pokharel
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The author is a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. Twitter: @prayanlikesbugs

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OPINION

Gen Z Movement Cracks the Chains of Campus Politics

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The Gen Z movement is challenging decades of partisan dominance in Nepal’s campuses, rejecting student wings tied to political parties and demanding education free from political influence. This shift marks a historic push by young Nepalis to redefine politics through integrity, accountability...
Oct 12, 2025
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Fruits, Vegetables and False Positives: Time for Better Pest...

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Limitation of tests in Nepal can create a false sense of safety
Jul 28, 2025
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Invisible Victims: How Air Pollution Threatens Insects and O...

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When insect populations decline, the effects ripple outward.   
Jun 11, 2025
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Addressing Climate Justice in Schools

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Rising temperatures in Nepal compel the closure of schools as the effects of the global climate catastrophe become more severe. This urgent situation emphasizes the need to prevent school-going children, particularly in education, from bearing a disproportionate burden of climate change.
Jun 15, 2023