This article by Pinki Sris Rana was originally published in Nepali Times, and an edited version has been republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. Brave khukuri-swinging ...

The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.

Global Voices interviewed Mainali via email to explore the importance of historical context in shaping Nepal’s future and inspire a deeper appreciation for the nation’s rich heritage. Sangita Swechcha ...

The killing of 19 protesters on September 8 was the biggest suppression of democracy in the history of democratic Nepal.

‘Tamar river in Tom’s book, is it the same as Tamor River?’ I texted my editor. ‘Yes, the Limbu pronounce it Tamar,’ he wrote back. ‘You have a lot of catching up to do!’ And I did. The fact revealed ...

A hand-drawn illustration of Jang Bahadur Rana upon his arrival on Southampton port on 2 May 1850, printed on the front page of the Illustrated London News. But Nepali society is mature enough to ...

In a move to bridge six decades of legacy with the energy of a new generation, Nepal’s most iconic spirit, Khukri Rum, has ...

Name this country: it has a mountain twice as tall as any of this state’s 14ers; it’s the only nation with a flag that’s not rectangular, and it has a population in Colorado almost 7,000 strong. In ...

The official announcement of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) was made today in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu as at least 10 ...