In 2005, Nepal welcomed its first baby conceived through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) marking a turning point in the country’s reproductive healthcare. For couples who had struggled to conceive, it opened a door that had once seemed firmly closed. Just over two decades on, fertility treatment in Nepal has changed considerably, with advances in technology, […]
Chiyawala Since 1956, Chiya Ghar, Chiya Pur, Jun Chiyabari Tea and Chiya Diaries are among the many boutique tea houses redefining Kathmandu’s social scene. More than places to drink tea, they have become venues for conversations, poetry readings, art exhibitions and unhurried evenings with friends. The transformation was inspired by many influences, recalls Ganesh Dev […]
As funding support disappears, Pride celebrations in Nepal’s small towns are quietly fading. What once were small but powerful gatherings are now being cancelled across districts due to financial constraints. Queerness outside Kathmandu is often far more invisible and shaped by survival than the relatively visible community spaces in the capital. While Nepal has progressive […]
Across Nepal’s banking, corporate and hospitality sectors, women are no longer just participants; they are decision-makers, strategists and industry leaders. From shaping financial policy and steering automotive conglomerates to redefining hospitality leadership, women are helping build Nepal’s modern workplace. Organisations that prioritise gender diversity report stronger collaboration, deeper creativity and greater resilience. This feature highlights […]
In a city where ride sharing has quietly reshaped everyday mobility, a new group of women is changing something deeper than traffic patterns. They are changing perception. Women drivers and riders on inDrive Nepal are stepping into a space long considered male territory, navigating not just roads but judgement, curiosity and expectation. For many of […]
