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Growing Up Free: Memories of My Childhood

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Looking back, I feel profoundly blessed to be the daughter of such courageous, visionary parents. Those wide-open, peaceful days in Bhurungkhel laid the foundation for a lifetime of living freely and without fear.

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The Untold Suffering of Heera Devi Yami and the Silent Courage of Chalkumari Mali

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

In the landscape of Nepal’s democratic movement, these stories must be remembered—not just the names of leaders, but the silent sacrifices of women in the shadows, whose humanity stood firm when the world turned away.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY ARRESTS IN NEPAL

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

This clipping captures a precise moment in August 1947 when the transition of power in India was directly fueling the democratic fire in Nepal. The use of "Benares" (Varanasi) as the dateline is significant because the city served as the headquarters for the Nepali National Congress in exile, as the Rana regime did not allow political parties to operate within Nepal's borders.

 

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The Secret Gathering in the Rain: The Defiant Origins of Nepal’s Women’s Movement

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

The secret meeting that began in the Masan Galli rain and moved to the depths of the Mhayepi Jungle is more than a relic of the past; it is a foundational pillar of Nepal’s democratic heritage. It stands as a timeless reminder that profound societal progress is not born of convenience, but forged by ordinary people who choose courage over comfort, and action over silence.

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Rethinking Ethics: Integrity, AI, and Human Dignity

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Questioning is not disrespect; it is intellectual responsibility that protects valuable traditions from being misunderstood or misused. Preserve the memory. Question the lesson. Respect the past. Examine the evidence. Protect human dignity. Use AI responsibly.

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AI Governance & Ethics Policy Module: The 4-Way Ethical Filter

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

AI Governance & Ethics Policy Module: The 4-Way Ethical Filter

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To IIT Students: You Are More Than Your Examination

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

You are a student of IIT.
But before everything else, you are a human being. Academic excellence and human compassion must travel together.

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Building AI That Serves Humanity

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

AI must evolve beyond technical benchmarks and profit extraction to adopt a human-centered framework—guided by Digital Dharma and interdisciplinary oversight—that actively protect

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Beyond Fear and Superstition: Restoring Science and Preparedness in the Himalayas

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Educating the next generation on mountain geology, hydrology, and seismology replaces panic with actionable parameters. Shifting the narrative from divine wrath to physica

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Re-Centering Ethics: From Knowledge and AI to Climate Justice at the Last Ward

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Re-Centering Ethics: From Knowledge and AI to Climate Justice at the Last Ward

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