My stories

On craft & reporting

Personal essays and notes on the practice of journalism, reporting in South Asia, and the questions that follow me between assignments.

4 posts

Research Context: Invisible Wounds

Gender-based violence in Nepal’s Madhesh Province is widespread and systemic, fueled by dowry, polygamy, economic dependence, and political …

May 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Research Context: The Cartography Of Power

The long-standing India-Nepal border dispute over Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura arises from conflicting interpretations of the 1816 S…

May 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Research Context: The Gen-Z Protest

This article is written from the author's direct involvement in Nepal’s 2025–26 Gen Z protests as a member of the Gen Z Movement Alliance, p…

May 3, 2026 · 3 min read

The Frame I Chose

Growing up in Kathmandu, I was expected to become a doctor or engineer. Instead, I taught myself video editing, launched a YouTube channel, …

May 3, 2026 · 5 min read