21 Days of Confinement
In the early days of February 2012, as Nepal's spring began to paint the mornings with warmth and th...
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7 Days of Dark
It was Tuesday morning; I went to school in my white dress as usual. Playing, gossiping, and laughin...
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Am I a Feminist?
What is feminism? I have often wondered to myself because whenever I heard the word feminist, I alwa...
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Are My Short Clothes Really Inviting Rape?
It was a fine June morning. I happened to open my eyes as the sun was cascading through the windows....
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Body Shaming Exaggerated by Social Media
“You look so fat! Start eating less!” “You are a man, you should have muscular body and beard, or yo...
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Boundary is just more than a line
'Boundary', we all have heard about this term but maybe most of us still don't know about its proper...
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Climate Change and SRHR
The impacts of climate change have transcended beyond melting glaciers and rising sea levels; they h...
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Creating A Bully Free Zone
All of us have been through bullying, been a bully or at least, witnessed bullying at some point in...
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Hush-Hush Conversations
Growing up in a Nepali household is no easy feat. Throughout my life, I found myself constantly stru...
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Kaalis Combating Colorism
"Kaali" - one among the many nicknames I have and preferably one of the favorites to call...
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Rise for Freedom
It's now 7, why aren't you home You were raped because of the skirt you wore An impercepti...
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The Red Lie
It was a gorgeous September morning. The golden fingers of sunlight illuminated my room. This sleepy...
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The Unwanted Child and the Helpless Mother
"Are you sure we are having sex without a condom, Max?" "Emma, my girl, don't you love me?"&nbs...
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Unmasking Suicide Myths in Nepal
In Nepal, as in many parts of the world, suicide is a significant public health issue. The governm...
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