Sara Pahari
Sara Pahari
The author is a journalist at Republica Daily. Contact 📩 sara.pahari.11@gmail.com
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POLITICS
One year since the uprising, Gen Z’s promises remain unfinished
One year since the uprising, Gen Z’s promises remain unfinis...
One year on: What Gen Z changed—and what remains
A year after the uprising transformed Nepal’s political order, the country has changed in ways few could have imagined. But the harder work of turning a political rupture into lasting institutional change has only begun.
Sep 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Education amendment bans forced haircuts, strengthens student protections
Education amendment bans forced haircuts, strengthens studen...
Education professionals, meanwhile, say the amendment should not be interpreted as an end to school discipline but rather as a call for more lawful and respectful disciplinary practices.
Aug 01, 2026
Business & Economy
Nepal shouldn’t adopt AI for AI’s sake, says US AI entrepreneur David Swicegood
Nepal shouldn’t adopt AI for AI’s sake, says US AI entrepren...
“A business leader doesn’t have to come up with money out of nowhere to pay for AI,” he said. “They’re already wasting money in a certain area, and if AI can solve that problem, the money to pay for that service is right there in the solution of the problem.”
Aug 01, 2026
BLOG
The Day We Forgot the Load-Shedding Schedule
The Day We Forgot the Load-Shedding Schedule
The day we forgot the load-shedding schedule, Nepal had already begun writing a new story.
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Student films and new storytelling perspectives emerge from smartphone workshop in Kathman...
Student films and new storytelling perspectives emerge from...
While the workshop was designed as a technical introduction to smartphone filmmaking, participants said it ultimately became something more reflective, and a way of seeing both stories and society differently.
May 11, 2026
POLITICS
Five women ministers take charge, set tone for reform in new govt
Five women ministers take charge, set tone for reform in new...
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appointed five women to his 15-member cabinet, a composition that reflects partial inclusion as the new government begins outlining its priorities.
Mar 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Stranded between war and work: Nepali migrant dreams on hold amid Middle East conflict
Stranded between war and work: Nepali migrant dreams on hold...
The disruption at TIA is not just a logistical problem. The stakes are high for Nepal’s economy as well, where remittances are the lifeline for millions of families. Remittance inflows, the lifeblood for millions of families and a key contributor to Nepal’s GDP. For these workers, the cr...
Mar 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to turn content into careers
Inside Creators Mela, where Nepal’s creators are learning to...
A major highlight of the Kathmandu edition is the Pitch to Success platform, where selected creators will present their business ideas directly to corporate executives, receiving live feedback and mentorship-an approach that underlines the event’s push towards long-term careers rather than qui...
Jan 30, 2026
SPORTS
High-stakes NPL final as Sudurpaschim and Lumbini compete for Rs 11 million title
High-stakes NPL final as Sudurpaschim and Lumbini compete fo...
Sudurpaschim topped the league and advanced to the playoffs, where they defeated Biratnagar by 77 runs in Qualifier 1 to secure a place in the final. Kathmandu exited in the Eliminator after Lumbini chased down 112 to advance.
Dec 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Israel to honor late Nepali student Bipin Joshi with state-level ceremonies, promises full...
Israel to honor late Nepali student Bipin Joshi with state-l...
For nearly two years, Joshi’s whereabouts remained unknown despite repeated diplomatic efforts from Nepal and international organizations. Earlier this week, Israeli officials confirmed that his body was recovered and handed over by Hamas as part of a humanitarian exchange.
Oct 16, 2025