Dr. Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

The RatoMatsyendranath temple in Bungamati is a rare example of a freestanding sikhara-style Buddhist temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The Rato Matsyendranathjatra is the most prominent festival associated with the deity, surpassing other Matsyendranath festivals in scale and regional participation....

Nepal’s streets, once vibrant with the promise of democracy, have become battlegrounds of discontent. A wave of protests—diverse in their causes but unified in their frustration—has rendered the nation’s roads restless and unsafe.

On March 28, 2025, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) imposed a fine of Rs 793,000 on former King Gyanendra Shah for environmental damage and public disturbances caused during a monarchist rally in Tinkune.

In the rapidly changing world of today, where divisions seem to be growing more pronounced, the idea of inclusive progressivism stands as a beacon of hope. With South Asia being a region rich in cultural diversity yet deeply entrenched in systemic inequalities, the time has come for nations to embra...

The cases of bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement that continue to plague Nepal are classic hallmarks of a kleptocracy.

Nepal’s democracy emerged from a long and arduous struggle for freedom and rights, culminating in the restoration of multiparty politics. Yet, over the years, the country has faced growing challenges in its democratic journey.

The unrest has revealed deep political divisions, with protesters voicing their dissatisfaction with Yoon’s leadership and their hopes for a change in governance. Addressing the nation after the vote, President Yoon acknowledged his impeachment and said he would "step down," but he did not apo...