Editor Interview: Kathmandu Tribune Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Unique perspectives.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?I admire Foreign Policy, The Guardian and Aljazeera in terms of their quality and in-depth reporting.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?I do not have any favorites.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We like to push the boundary of what and what shouldn't be published. While we pay detailed attention to fake news, we strive to publish that's ground-breaking and time-worthinessArun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Please go through our articles and you will know what we publish and what we don't.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019Describe the ideal submission.Surprise us.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?That we publish propaganda articles. It is not true.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I'd like to know in detail of course because we want to develop a relationship with the submitter but we do not care about cover letters. What matters is the depth of the story. Previous publication credits is welcomed but not needed.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?We go through submissions carefully because it is our duty to be answerable to our readers.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Plagiarism is not acceptable. We delete such articles.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?At times it is hectic and other times it is a normal, lazy day.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?It depends on the article and the story. Sometimes heavy editing is required and other times it is not important since editing can rob the soul of the article.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?Yes, if there's a great story, then I'd definitely do it.Arun Budhathoki, Editor-in-chief on 26 November 2019 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only