Journalism plays a significant role in society, especially in promoting democracy and informing the public. Journalists have the task of reporting independently and critically, exposing grievances and providing citizens with relevant information. This article is about journalism in Germany and Nepal and gaining insights into the respective media landscapes, journalistic practices and challenges. The role of journalism and the media landscape in Germany Journalism has such a strong significance in Germany that media are often referred to as the “fourth estate”. Alongside the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches of government, journalism plays an important role in the functioning of the democratic state. To do justice to this great role, media…

When you arrive in Nepal from Germany, you have to change the clock. This can lead to a little confusion, because Nepal has a unique role in time zones. The country has an unusual time shift of 5 hours and 45 minutes or 4 hours and 45 minutes compared to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). In Nepal, the time is not changed twice a year like in Germany. This time shift is indeed crooked, as most other countries have either a full hour or a half hour shift. There are several reasons why Nepal has chosen this unusual time shift: Geographical location: Nepal is in a geographical position that makes it difficult…

Lena Brinkmann and Eva Kafle Last year in 2022, Nepal’s first community radio celebrated its 25th anniversary. Raghu Mainali, co-founder and former director of the radio station, still remembers every single word of his first show that changed the audio landscape in Nepal forever; “This is Radio Sagarmatha!”.  Meanwhile, about 6,000 kilometers away, another 25th anniversary is being celebrated in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The non-commercial community radio station “Radio Jade” aired in August 1997. The Community Radio in Nepal gives a voice to the citizen by giving them an opportunity to participate in radio with their own shows and content. This participation is also the idea of the “Bürgerfunk” (community radio), which takes place in some German radios. In the following article, you…

Studying abroad is an exciting and transformative experience that offers students a chance to broaden their horizons and gain valuable knowledge and skills. For five Nepalese students, their upcoming semester at Jade University in Germany presents a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, learn from experienced professors, and connect with fellow international students. We had the pleasure of speaking with these students about their expectations for their upcoming stay in Germany, and we will follow up with them before they depart to see how their experience lived up to their expectations. In this article, we will explore their hopes, fears, and goals as they prepare for this…

Oceans and continents apart, Germany and Nepal may seem like an unlikely duo, but their 65 years of bilateral friendship based on diplomacy, partnership in trade, aid, and mutual support is only growing. On one side, you have Germany – the land of sausages, beer, and world-renowned engineering. On the other side, there’s Nepal – the home of Mount Everest, colorful prayer flags, and momos. Despite their differences, both countries are filled with unique and fascinating aspects that are just waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the world around you, there’s no shortage of fun and surprising facts to discover about Germany and Nepal.…