About
Siya Pokharel
I'm a Kathmandu-based journalist covering the intersections of technology, climate change, labor, and democracy across South Asia. My work has appeared in Rest of World, The Guardian, TIME, Al Jazeera, and VICE. I'm currently working on a long-form project about digital migration and identity.
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Coverage areas
What I cover
Technology & Society
How digital systems shape power, labor, and everyday life in emerging economies.
Climate & Environment
On the ground with the communities living the crisis before the world is watching.
Politics & Democracy
Elections, institutions, misinformation, and the question of who governs.
Labor & Economy
Migration, gig work, remittances — how people actually make a living.
Culture & Identity
Diaspora, belonging, language, and the stories we tell about ourselves.
Health & Society
Mental health, access, stigma, and structural gaps in care.
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Pitches, commissions & collaborations
Open to editorial commissions, speaking engagements, and long-form collaborations. The best way to reach me is by email.