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Shiksha Risal

Risal has been practicing journalism for the past seven years. She writes on social issues, social media, IT and literature. Currently, she is associated with Nagarik daily.
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Enough is enough

Published On: March 14, 2018 12:30 AM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

Many people were killed in charge of practicing witchcraft. Those cases were resolved most probably with milapatra

Why #rageagainstrape?

Published On: February 20, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Sexual violence against girls and women has gripped media attention in intervals.

Rohingya riddle

Published On: September 23, 2017 12:22 AM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

If the Indian Supreme Court rules against the Rohingyas, many could cross over into Nepal

Betrayed in India

Published On: September 4, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

Every year thousands of Nepali students travel abroad for higher education. Despite the US being the most sought after destination, most students end up traveling to India in pursuit of higher studies. During admission season, it is common to see most newspaper ad spaces covered with attractive advertisements from different educational institutions.

Kathmanduites take to swimming to beat the heat

Published On: June 17, 2017 02:35 PM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

KATHMANDU, June 17: With the increase in temperature throughout the country including the capital city Kathmandu, life has become difficult. Though a large number of people have no other option than trying unwillingly to become acclimatized to sweltering heat, some of them have used swimming as a way of freeing themselves from searing heat at least for few hours.

Saili Danuwar indifferent to election (with video)

Published On: May 8, 2017 01:44 PM NPT By: Shiksha Risal

KATHMANDU, May 8: With the local level polls just six days away, many people are busy talking about elections; they are busy predicting the outcome of the elections.