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On Love and Marriage: Dostoyevsky, BP Koirala, Virginia Wool...

Emily Brontë, in Wuthering Heights  expresses the pain of missing presence, the yearnings and stinging memories  of her lover and loneliness; “I knew I would love you the moment I saw you, and I would have loved you forever had you stayed. But you left me with nothing but memori...
Nov 16, 2024
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The Cost of Sleepless Nights: Researcher’s Diary

On the 10th of September, I found myself at 3800m above sea level. A half-devastated lodge with galvanized sheets that amplified the noise of unusual drizzles in the high mountains stood as a grim reminder of the disaster that had recently struck the place.
Nov 14, 2024
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Student Challenge: A Catalyst for Climate Action

Climate action has become a buzzword with a tendency to be associated with advocacy. While making climate action visible and vocal is essential, I believe we also need tangible action on the ground. But as young people and students, there are limited opportunities for engaging in action. This is whe...
Nov 13, 2024
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Jiwanta Sambandha: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Legacy of Tej...

The book Jiwanta Sambandha by Dr Om Murti Anil has resonated with readers across Nepal and beyond, but at its heart, it is a tribute to a father. This article is written on the second death anniversary of the author’s father, Tej Narayan Singh, a man of tradition and simplicity who dedicated h...
Nov 10, 2024
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Winter Arc – Embrace Transformation this Season

The term "Winter Arc" has become popular among Gen Z and has gained significant attention on the internet, especially among gym enthusiasts. But what is the hype really about? The Winter Arc is essentially a period of transformation that runs from October 1st to the end of December, where individual...
Oct 24, 2024
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Call for stronger global cooperation on climate financing

The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) is an intergovernmental conference that plays a crucial role in shaping the disaster risk management strategies of the Asia-Pacific region, the most disaster-prone area in the world.
Oct 23, 2024
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My Search for Freedom: Conversation with Gurcharan Das

"The true horror of existence is not the fear of death, but the fear of life. It is the fear of waking up each day to face the same struggles, the same disappointments, the same pain.”— Albert Camus, The Fall
Oct 05, 2024
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Resurgence of the Fountain Pen: #RightToWrite

The "Right to Write" campaign resonates deeply in a world dominated by digital communication, reminding us of the importance of traditional, thoughtful, and deliberate writing. As the fountain pen makes its resurgence, this initiative serves as a catalyst for broader conversations about education, l...
Oct 02, 2024
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CDO saap, please don’t put other seniors through this!

Both of my parents are senior citizens, octogenarians to be precise, born in Kathmandu, holding valid citizenship cards provided by the erstwhile His Majesty’s Government (HMG)’s Magistrate Office of Kathmandu.
Sep 09, 2024
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Gender mainstreaming in BRCRN: An example of female leadersh...

Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal (BRCRN) is a project currently being implemented in 11 districts of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati provinces.
Sep 09, 2024