December has a way of slowing us down. The year begins to soften at the edges, asking us to pause, reflect, and sit with what has been lived rather than what is left undone. For me, this month always carries a quiet emotional weight, and this year, that feeling has been shaped by a conversation […]
Why Knowing Your Own Pleasure Matters For many women, solo sex still sits in an awkward grey area, acknowledged quietly but rarely discussed with honesty. Yet solo sex is one of the most direct ways to understand desire, pleasure and the body itself. It is not a substitute for intimacy with a partner nor is […]
Anil Keshary Shah, Chairperson, Lead Nepal Inc. Tokenism occurs when inclusion is treated as a symbol rather than a substance, when individuals from marginalised groups are placed in visible positions without being given real authority, influence or decision-making power. While such gestures may create the appearance of progress, they often fail to address deeper structural […]
Kathmandu, 5 February 2026 — Terapanth Mahila Mandal (TMM) Kathmandu organised a cervical cancer awareness programme on 4 February 2026, offering free cervical cancer screening to hundreds of women across Nepal. In Kathmandu alone, around 351 women underwent free testing at Prastuti Griha, Thapathali; Frontline Hospital; and Chunikhel. The initiative was also extended beyond the […]
REKHA KHETAN In a world that often equates leadership with volume, loud declarations, quick wins and constant visibility, Rekha Khetan believes in something quieter, and far more lasting: commitment, continuity and care. As the current President of Marwari Mahila Manch, one of Kathmandu’s oldest and most respected women-led organisations, Rekha’s leadership is rooted in lived […]
