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Heera Devi Yami: Defying Caste Taboos and Political Silence

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Heera Devi Yami: Defying Caste Taboos and Political Silence

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To IIT Students: You Are More Than Your Examination

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

And never measure the value of a human life by an examination result. 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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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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Displaced Birds in a Storm: Finding Shelter, Purpose, and Survival at IIT-Kanpur

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Before her death, she would tell us "study hard...no one will be able to steal your educational qualifications. People may steal wealth and jewelry, but not knowledge."

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The Cognitive Shield: Why Critical Thinking Is Vital for Mental Health in the AI Age

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

In an age of rapid, algorithmically generated noise, taking a deliberate pause is the ultimate act of self-defense. Protecting independent thought is no longer just an individual preference; it is a vital public health priority.

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From Superstition to STEM: Heera Devi Yami’s Blueprint for Liberation

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Heera Devi Yami fought to break intellectual bondage when the tools of dissemination were limited to hidden classrooms and quiet advocacy. Equipping today's youth with AI and data-driven inquiry honors her foundational thesis: when empirical truth becomes visible and accessible to all, exploitative systems lose their power to control.

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I Have Never Seen God, But I Have Seen My Mother: A Tribute to Heera Devi Yami

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

I do not know what God looks like. But I have seen my mother’s unconditional love, endless sacrifices, and boundless strength. I have seen her courage in the face of adversity, her compassion toward those who suffered, and her unwavering commitment to justice and humanity.

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From Fear to Understanding: AI, Cultural Heritage, and Cognitive Liberation

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

From Fear to Understanding: AI, Cultural Heritage, and Cognitive Liberation

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Heera Devi Yami and Tiki Jhya (तिकिझ्याँ) of Kathmandu

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

The Reality Behind the Art: While Tiki Jhya are celebrated today as masterpieces of woodcarving, they often served as physical and social boundaries that kept women from looking out or moving freely.

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Nepal’s Higher Education: Statutory Autonomy, Alumni Power, and the STE(A)M for Human Capital

by Prof. Timila Yami Thapa. in DHMA Blog

Scaling human-centered STE(A)M education, Nepal can build a resilient higher educational system capable of developing the skilled workforce required for the modern world.

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