I am waiting for my ride at the bus stop after office. The day was yet to set. A lady was standing beside me, perhaps also waiting for her ride. Our eyes met and we smiled at each other. Two strangers waiting for rides to take us home. After a few moments, she came closer […]
If I had to name one thing that my gender studies education has given me, it would be the confidence and inner peace to enjoy my own company, to not depend too much on other people’s schedules, interests or availability in order to pursue the things I enjoy. One of those things is going to […]
It had been raining every morning since the beginning of May. So, when I received an invitation to a program on a Sunday morning, I was a little skeptical about confirming my participation. But when I woke up that morning, it was a fine day, as if the sky, clouds and sun had decided together […]
On Safety, Gender and Being Seen! I’ve always feared dogs, even though I like them. So, when I went to visit my 82-year-old grandmother, I planned to get off public transport halfway and use a pickup service to avoid the stray and pet dogs near her home. Their numbers have grown in recent years, and […]
My Journey with a Woman Guide I don’t know if any of you remember the feature I wrote back in July 2024 for WOW about women trek and tour guides in Nepal – their contributions, aspirations and life journeys. That piece was inspired by an encounter I had on my way to Rasuwa for a […]
