Media Monitoring March 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiTechnology Facilitated Gender Based Violence Against Women in Politics The constitution of Nepal guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens, but the reality in its execution is different. When it comes to expressing...
Staying Connected To My Roots Through The Digital World: A Reflection
-Lungmying Lepcha Having read books about the Internet and reflected on how I have been engaging with it, I am venturing into writing about my experiences with the internet. This essay is about connecting with my identity with the help of the Internet, how it has...
Breaking Barriers, Byte by Byte: Disability, Gender, and Digital Life
-Asmita Devkota In an ableist world, the digital space has become more than just a convenience—it is a lifeline. For many, it is a platform of opportunities, but for me, as a girl with a visual disability, it is both a source of empowerment and a reminder of the...
Media Monitoring Observation and Analysis for February, 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiMedia Monitoring on Election Following the scheduling of the House of Representatives election for March 5, 2026, our media monitoring for February revealed a number of issues relating to digital rights and digital space....
Nepal’s Biometric Present: Governance,Accessibility and accountability
The NID card has been integrated into existing bureaucratic procedures, but the transition toward “smart” governance has lacked systematic planning and strategic direction. This, along with a traditional administrative mindset, has hindered the enrollment process,...
Media Monitoring Observation and Analysis for January, 2026
Researcher: Smriti Ranabhat Editor: Nuva RaiMedia Monitoring on Election In Nepal, the election for members of the House of Representatives is scheduled for March 5, 2026. As the country approaches the election period, numerous incidents related to digital rights...
Empowered Yet Exposed: Disability in the Age of Technology
-Ajita Devkota In this era, technology has become our heart and brain. We live with technology, we grow with technology, and we shape our perspectives based on what digital media presents to us. Technology has granted us freedom, agency, and the power to...
Which Animal Are You?
Media Monitoring Report: GenZ Protest in Nepal
This paper analyzes media coverage of the Gen-Z Protest in Nepal, which began on September 8, 2025. Thousands of youth protested against systemic corruption, nepotism, and the government's ban on 26 social media platforms. Key demands included restoring free speech,...
Not Just a Rumor: Living Through Digital Violence
-Firefly We are in the 21st century where technology and social media is very popular among us. People use it for their day to day basis and life without it seems almost impossible. However, in this era of technology, I am scared to use it all because of that one...