October 19, 2026

Nepal on the Global Stage: A New Test for Human Rights

Geneva: Nepal has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. While this is good news for the country's leaders, it also brings a big challenge.The Human Rights Council is the top group at the UN for...

The Ground Reality of Power Politics
The Ground Reality of Power Politics

When travelling in a vehicle, I usually think about a question: Why does this motor run so smoothly and continuously? At times, I find an easy solution: it is supported by four wheels. What if one of the four goes...

Articles | Oct 12, 2026
India: Waiting for an inclusive-effective PCI
India: Waiting for an inclusive-effective PCI

As the Union government of India has nominated 13 media professionals to fill up the space in its statutory & autonomous body, print media surveillance and rights body, the journalist fraternity now hopes for better days ahead in the largest...

Articles | Oct 10, 2026

Nepali Films Begin Their Oscar Journey as Nepal Opens National Selection

Kathmandu: For Nepali filmmakers dreaming of taking their stories to one of the world’s biggest film stages, the road to the Oscars has opened once again.Nepal has begun the process of selecting its official entry for the International Feature Film...



Hindu Celebrates Phulpati, Worships Goddess Kalaratri

Kathmandu, Nepal: Hindus across Nepal are celebrating Phulpati today, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, by bringing sacred plants and flowers into their homes and worshipping Goddess Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga.Families mark the day by placing leaves,...



EU Proposes Social Media Age Limits for Children

Brussels: The European Commission on Thursday proposed new rules that would restrict children's access to social media, including a ban for children under 13 and a minimum age of 15 for opening an independent social media account.The proposal, known as...