Simone Galimberti

Two cases of self-immolation following disputes with law enforcement expose not only the need for better de-escalation but also the deeper inequalities and historical injustices that leave many young people with little hope or choice.

As Nepal moves from emergency relief to reconstruction after the Rasuwa floods, the government must retain overall control while creating a clear, transparent framework that enables non-state actors to contribute effectively without undermining public institutions.

The proposed Prōtsāhana College could help young people with Down syndrome turn education and vocational skills into employment, independence and meaningful participation in society.

Nepal should strengthen corporate social responsibility through incentives, transparency and employee engagement—not by taking away companies’ freedom to decide how they contribute to society.

Symbolic gestures towards inclusion are welcome, but Nepal can achieve genuine social justice only by fostering an informed national conversation on reservations as a tool to redress historical caste-based discrimination.

Nepal’s new federal government faces a critical test of political will: moving beyond symbolic gestures toward a clear, sustained commitment to reservations as a tool of social justice and caste-based redress.

Road accidents are one of the most fatal, human-induced causes of mortality in Nepal. 

Political parties in the country are notorious for preparing manifestos that resemble more propaganda tools than policy focused agendas.

Nepal’s Gen Z movement risks reproducing old power hierarchies unless inclusion, dignity, and leadership opportunities for Dalit and other marginalised youths become as central as the fight against corruption and bad governance.

Balen Shah’s tenure as Kathmandu mayor delivered visible urban improvements and bold social initiatives, but his decision to leave mid-term risks leaving an unfinished legacy in a city whose deeper challenges demand sustained leadership.