Opinions

Arika Gurung wins a historic silver medal in karate for Nepal at the ongoing Asian Games in China. It is second medal for the country in the Games after a bronze medal glory by the women’s kabaddi team. It is also Nepal’s only third ever silver at the Games, but yet to win any gold More on this

Zebra crossings are there to improve road safety by giving pedestrians a designated place to cross the road and alerting drivers to their presence. These crossings are something that stays visible for a month and remains disappeared for entire year in my city. Not only zebra crossings, the most of other road markings remain invisible More on this

I used to be an avid Nepali film lover. In the early and mid of 2010s, Nepali films had upgraded in storytelling, acting, music and technology. The quality of theatres and film watching experience had vastly improved at that time.  People flocked to watch their favourite Nepali films in the theatres. Even I didn’t miss More on this

The Yeti Airlines ATR-72 crash in the heart of the city on a clear day has left me deeply unsettled. It’s shocking, especially since this aircraft type has a solid safety record. As someone who frequently flies for work, I rely on these planes and airlines. Aerial accidents aren’t new in Nepal; they’re often blamed More on this

Nepal’s political situation right now feels really off. Political parties that have completely different ideas and beliefs are teaming up for the upcoming election. Normally, they would form alliances after the election, but this time, the politicians seem so hungry for power that they’re only focused on winning votes, forgetting their own political agendas. It More on this

As you walk around this ancient city of temples, you’ll often come across idols that seem to have sunk below the ground level, as if they’ve been gradually swallowed by the earth. These sunken structures have always fascinated me, and I’ve wondered why they’re like that. So far, I haven’t found a clear answer, but More on this