Bibek Bhandari
@bibekbhandari.bsky.social
Freelance journalist | Bylines in CNN, Foreign Policy, SCMP, Sixth Tone, The National, Al Jazeera | Past lives in Shanghai, London, Dallas. Now in Nepal.
Today marks 10 years since the 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. Took these photos while reporting that day — the pics might be a bit blurry but the memory isn't.
It's frightening to think how unprepared we still are for the next big one.
It's frightening to think how unprepared we still are for the next big one.
April 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today marks 10 years since the 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. Took these photos while reporting that day — the pics might be a bit blurry but the memory isn't.
It's frightening to think how unprepared we still are for the next big one.
It's frightening to think how unprepared we still are for the next big one.
UN experts find that Bhutan’s arbitrary detention of ethnic Nepali-speaking Bhutanese political prisoners serving lengthy sentences, including life imprisonment, is illegal under international law.
My latest:
www.scmp.com/week-asia/li...
My latest:
www.scmp.com/week-asia/li...
March 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM
UN experts find that Bhutan’s arbitrary detention of ethnic Nepali-speaking Bhutanese political prisoners serving lengthy sentences, including life imprisonment, is illegal under international law.
My latest:
www.scmp.com/week-asia/li...
My latest:
www.scmp.com/week-asia/li...
On point. On why a generation of journalists are moving on.
“Instead of rewarding these things with fair pay, job security and moral support, journalism as an industry exploits their love of the craft.”
www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/a-ge...
“Instead of rewarding these things with fair pay, job security and moral support, journalism as an industry exploits their love of the craft.”
www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/a-ge...
December 11, 2024 at 6:07 PM
On point. On why a generation of journalists are moving on.
“Instead of rewarding these things with fair pay, job security and moral support, journalism as an industry exploits their love of the craft.”
www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/a-ge...
“Instead of rewarding these things with fair pay, job security and moral support, journalism as an industry exploits their love of the craft.”
www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/a-ge...
Public service in Nepal is usually associated with corruption. But Kalpana Adhikari, a senior divisional engineer at the Dept. of Roads, is aiming to change that narrative.
My latest for German magazine Welt-Sichten’s issue focusing on corruption-related issues.
My latest for German magazine Welt-Sichten’s issue focusing on corruption-related issues.
December 9, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Public service in Nepal is usually associated with corruption. But Kalpana Adhikari, a senior divisional engineer at the Dept. of Roads, is aiming to change that narrative.
My latest for German magazine Welt-Sichten’s issue focusing on corruption-related issues.
My latest for German magazine Welt-Sichten’s issue focusing on corruption-related issues.
In all that chaos that is Kathmandu, a moment of calmness.
November 22, 2024 at 3:54 PM
In all that chaos that is Kathmandu, a moment of calmness.
I like books, so I’m dedicating my first post to the best novel I’ve read this year, which I’ve just finished.
“Brotherless Night” is a fantastic novel set in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Tenderly told, achingly beautiful. Highly recommend it.
“Brotherless Night” is a fantastic novel set in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Tenderly told, achingly beautiful. Highly recommend it.
November 21, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I like books, so I’m dedicating my first post to the best novel I’ve read this year, which I’ve just finished.
“Brotherless Night” is a fantastic novel set in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Tenderly told, achingly beautiful. Highly recommend it.
“Brotherless Night” is a fantastic novel set in the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s civil war. Tenderly told, achingly beautiful. Highly recommend it.