Aarati Ray

Enthusiastic about Journalism & Literature.
Currently at The Kathmandu Post ✨

[✧ @cessonmute]

most men are COWARDS when it comes to confronting their male friends about mistreating women. they value MALE APPROVAL more than women’s SAFETY

[‏ً @BALUCIAGA]

when we speak about domestic violence we shouldn’t let these men hide behind metaphors. they’re not monsters, they’re not animals, they’re not possessed by demons. they’re men. human beings who consciously choose to hurt. their violence isn’t mystical, it’s intentional.

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Husband dead in Gen Z revolt, wife stares at uncertain future

Manju had come back to Nepal after two years to celebrate festivals with her family.

https://t.co/QtT0vOtbha —by @AaratiRay1

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Inside the ‘TOB’ controversy that has taken social media in Nepal by storm

The group denies any links to the Free Tibet movement, saying the viral photo of a TOB member holding a gun was taken from a music video, not the protest.

https://t.co/Dy9lS5Rypw —by @AaratiRay1

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Cyabra report on Nepal Gen Z protest comes under scrutiny

It makes claims about fake accounts without defining ‘fake’ or ‘inauthentic’ profile.

https://t.co/uWTRP4cVw0 —by @AaratiRay1

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

@NirmalPrasai5 research na garii j ni bolnu sarai sajilo xa haii , esto narrative failaune extreme nationalist haruko chaii aafu bahek aru koi Nepali hainaa bhanne belief chai kahile na ferine bhoo, garo xa deshma

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

@SulavKarki Narrow minded panii kati huna sakne manxe

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

@Gunatantra_NoNo Such ignorance

[Amish Mulmi @amish973]

Accd to Nepali nationalists:
Ethnic Tibetan Nepalis: Tibetan refugees
Madhes folks: Indian agents

Only way to be Nepali is to carry a surname like Shahi.

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Gen Z groups deny calling rumoured Oct 9 protest

Youth groups fear infiltration by vested interests seeking to exploit their anti-corruption movement.

https://t.co/eoUeKKdgYy —by @AaratiRay1

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

According to Section 4(6), Chapter 2 of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2074 (2017), the Council “may, as necessary, invite representatives from relevant bodies, organisations, or experts to attend the meeting.”

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Hami Nepal at disaster preparedness meet: Was it a protocol breach?

Information officer at NDRRMA says working with non-governmental and volunteer organisations is not new.

https://t.co/McOwf0iWy2

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

A major point of contention in online discussions has been the tone and language used by Gurung, which some reckon were ‘condescending’, giving the impression that he was instructing the government.

But, chief of NDRRMA, as well as Home Minister say otherwise.

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Sudan Gurung’s bold presentation on disaster response: A citizen’s input or overreach?

A major point of contention has been the tone and language used by Gurung, which some reckon were ‘condescending’.

https://t.co/cG6yyJy7NQ —by @AaratiRay1

[Aarati Ray @AaratiRay1]

@8Kaal Nepal ra Nepali haru Kathmandu bhanda bahira panii xan bhanne bujnu paryo hajur le, thorai bhaye panii aafno desh ko barema samaya nikalera research garnuss, dherai pani garnu pardainaa, google batai tha hunxaa🙏🙏

[kaflesque @kafleva]

@UjjwalDkl To be fair I think CAN should move on from Lamichhane because he's a rapist and doesn't deserve to represent the country, but this disrespect is also a good reason.

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

How Nepal’s enraged Gen Z turned Discord into a political arena

Youths say narrative that Nepal ‘elected prime minister via Discord’ discredits uprising.

https://t.co/JxQ10TqyUF —by @AaratiRay1

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

Lives lost in a revolution: A nation remembers

Many youths fell to police bullets on September 8, the first day of their protest. In ensuing arson and vandalism on September 9, more people died as the uprising grew in scope and intensity. As of this writing, 73 people had been confirmed dead.

https://t.co/oRHyBpfDld

[Ujjwal Acharya @UjjwalAcharya]

How #misinformation fuelled panic during Gen Z uprising: Experts suggest proactive cautioning of the public against possible disinformation, especially during times of crisis.
by @AaratiRay1 in @kathmandupost https://t.co/3AwpQY7Auo

[Digital Rights Nepal @DigitalRightsNP]

This might be a well-crafted scam as well… so don’t click the link or share your sensitive information.

[The Kathmandu Post @kathmandupost]

How misinformation fuelled panic during Gen Z uprising

Experts suggest proactive cautioning of the public against possible disinformation, especially during times of crisis.

https://t.co/ir8TzjmQEn —by @AaratiRay1