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Pratima Oliya

Pratima is a student of MA first semester at Central Department of English, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur.
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Struggles of being woman

Published On: March 28, 2018 10:23 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

My mother is in search for an identity. She used to be called by her father’s name before marriage and by my father’s name after getting married. Now everyone recognizes her by my brother’s name. No one even knows her name. When someone asks her name, she tells them: “Why do you need my name that does not bear any meaning?”

Corruption

Published On: March 25, 2018 09:01 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

People have worn the garland of greed They want to sleep on the bed of money Are inclined to the materialist devices

Greed for Abroad

Published On: March 17, 2018 10:13 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

The current generation is facing tough competition for getting employment opportunities which has compelled them to fly abroad in search of material prosperity and to maintain high self-esteem in society. They assume that living overseas will get them a standard lifestyle.

Why only two options?

Published On: January 25, 2018 09:39 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

Does taking science as a major subject in higher education tells that a student is genius, intelligent or of higher spirit? Can’t students enhance their skills required for a promising career through other streams? It is disheartening that many people are not aware about other faculties except science and management, even students don’t know.

Vote for Change

Published On: November 12, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

As Nepalis are preparing to vote, it embodies the necessity to break down the conventional thought of voting to the favorite political parties but not to the deserving ones.

Mom Stops Shouting Because of Landlord!

Published On: September 17, 2017 09:13 AM NPT By: Pratima Oliya

I was returning to home from college. When I arrived inside gate, I saw two little children playing and jumping. They were aged four. The mothers of these children were whispering and they began to laugh louder and louder.