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Bibek Bhandari
SCMP Contributor
Bibek is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has reported from China, India, Nepal and elsewhere.
K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit reflects Nepal’s intention to strengthen ties with China and rebalance traditionally India-centric relations.
Nepal should introduce more incentives and use Chinese social media platforms to promote itself to bring in visitors, industry players say.
With temperatures rising and habitats shrinking, Nepal’s big cats face an uncertain future, according to new research.
September’s floods caused millions in damages, displacing thousands and threatening economic growth, as climate change exacerbates future risks.
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The father of modern art in Nepal, Bangdel remains largely uncelebrated outside his homeland. Now, an exhibition in Hong Kong is offering a window into the late master’s legacy
Nepalese farmers are turning a native shrub previously used to weave ropes for domestic use into a cash crop, utilised for Japan’s new banknotes, featuring 3D holograms.
Converting old houses into hotels has helped preserve traditional architecture, while offering visitors a taste of the local lifestyle.
The A-list activist has amplified local outrage over new hydropower plants that conservationists warn will wreak devastation.
Researchers say the AI tool ‘works like a crystal ball and fortune-teller except on steroids’ – and it’s already saving lives.
Despite granting sexual minorities equal protection in the constitution, some rights advocates claim Nepal’s queer movement is not entirely inclusive.
Thousands of tonnes of waste have been left on the world’s highest mountain over the years. Some working on the clean-up say the only way to stop more piling up is putting curbs on expeditions.
Some were aware of the risks and joined voluntarily, but others said they were tricked into going to the frontline after being promised cooking and cleaning jobs.
Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.
Lightning has killed 360 people in the last five years in Nepal, the third-highest number of fatalities after landslides and fires.
Boutique hotels and luxury chains aim to reimagine the Himalayan nation’s image as a cheap holiday spot for backpackers by offering comfortable, stylish accommodation in locations well off the beaten track.
At least dozens of political prisoners are still being held in Bhutan’s jails, according to human rights organisations.
Climate change and a dwindling number of practitioners pose a threat to the Sowa Rigpa system of medicine that dates back to more than 2,500 years.
Since 2018, documentary series Herne Katha has been travelling to ‘unexplored places’ in Nepal to tell deeply personal stories of people who rarely receive prominent media coverage
Poaching and illegal trade are a threat to red pandas, but other risks include habitat loss from deforestation and climate change.
Infrastructure development, earthquakes and climate change are among key causes of springs drying up, with communities displaced due to water scarcity.
Nepali fighters were lured by promises of higher pay and a better life in Russia, but some were tricked into the war zone by unscrupulous agents.
Many people in rural regions lack access to financial institutions and bank loans, leaving them at the mercy of ‘predatory’ money lenders.
As many as hundreds of doctors who took a US licensing exam got their scores invalidated because of ‘anomalous exam performance associated with Nepal’.
The new procedural document could give businesses a “free pass” to exploit Nepal’s land and natural resources in protected areas.
In the past decade, many independent filmmakers in Nepal have tried to capture stories from non-urban settings, piquing the interests of both local and foreign audiences and setting them apart from commercial Hindi films.
Nepal has introduced measures ranging from regulatory changes to “rainbow tourism” guidelines as it targets the multibillion-dollar LGBTQ market.
A wave of young Hindu nationalist singers are releasing songs that ‘spew hatred against Muslims’ and other minorities in an emerging genre known as Hindutva pop.
Scientists say factors including habitat loss, climate change, pollution and the use of pesticides may be ‘changing the genes’ of birds.
The death of Priyanshu Yadav, 16, reveals the extent of abuse faced by India’s LGBTQ community, with many receiving hate and death threats for expressing themselves online.
The project aims to integrate women’s experiences into the Gurkha community’s history, challenging the traditional soldier-centric narratives.
