CITATION 2025: A unified quest for excellence Over the last 101 years, Toastmasters has been “making leaders” by helping them develop their communication and leadership skills, that they practice and learn in their club meetings.
New York-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa named finalist in American Best Book Awards US-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa’s memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir has been selected as a finalist in the Nonfiction: Creative category at the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs.
Anushka Silwal launches debut poetry collection 'The Burden of Breath' Emerging writer and storyteller Anushka Silwal officially launched her debut poetry collection, The Burden of Breath, at a special event in Kathmandu on Friday.
Zohran Mamdani and London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also key differences Khan, 55, is a more of an establishment politician who sits in the broad middle of the center-left Labour Party.
More than words: The spirit of toastmasters and the magic of citation 2025 Nepal’s Toastmasters fraternity is gathering again this year to celebrate stories, laughter, and lifelong learning through CITATION 2025, the annual conference.
The Chimney at Hotel Yak & Yeti to host 'The Spookiest Dinner in Town' The Chimney, the iconic restaurant, of Hotel Yak & Yeti is set to host an immersive dining experience inspired by autumn’s harvest and the playful spirit of Halloween on the evening of Friday, October 31.
He climbs to save: Tsering Pemba Sherpa's journey from grief to greatness High in Nepal's Gaurishankar Rural Municipality of Dolakha district, a boy born in 1985 would grow up to carry forward one of the Himalaya's most remarkable legacies.
Aakar Foundation to host Inclusive Art Exhibition in Lalitpur Aakar Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities, is set to host a special Art Exhibition on October 17–18 at Alliance Française de Kathmandu, Pulchowk.
Smooth grooves close a calm evening at Eden for Surya Nepal Jazzmandu After several days of lively performances and open-air crowds, Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2025 took on a calmer tone on Monday evening at Eden in Jhamsikhel with Sounds of Acid Jazz.
Warm voices and cultural harmony fill Yalamaya Kendra for Surya Nepal Jazzmandu's 'Jazz at Patan' The chilly air in the outdoor setting of Yalamaya Kendra in Patan Dhoka was the perfect weather for the heart warming tunes of ‘Jazz at Patan’ on Tuesday.
Beats, energy, and easy conversations fill Electric Pagoda for Surya Nepal Jazzmandu's Valley Jams Thamel came alive on Thursday evening as Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2025 continued with its much-anticipated Valley Jams series
District 41 Toastmasters strengthens judging bench with comprehensive certification program With Contest Season at Toastmasters around the corner District 41 that comprises Nepal and parts of North India, took a proactive step forward in continuing its commitment to competitive excellence through its annual Judge and Chief Judge Certification Program.
BFB x IM8 by David Beckham hosts transformative beachfront wellness retreat in Dubai Dubai’s thriving wellness community experienced a unique fusion of fitness, mindfulness, and lifestyle as BFB x IM8 by David Beckham hosted an exclusive beachfront wellness retreat at Delano Dubai, Bluewaters, on September 28.
Catia Werneck Quartet & MOHS at Surya Nepal Jazzmandu Surya Nepal Jazzmandu 2025 celebrates the many voices of contemporary jazz, and two of its most intriguing acts, the Catia Werneck Quartet from France and Switzerland’s MOHS, promise to take audiences on very different yet equally compelling musical journeys.
Nepal India-supported school building lays foundation stone in Gulmi The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural Municipality–3, Gulmi, was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-supported development initiative.
Kathmandu Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation.
Environment As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.
Business Gold, silver prices hit new record highs Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola to set a new historic high.
Kathmandu Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials.
Nepal Passport Department assures smooth supply after receiving additional booklets The Department of Passports has announced that passport printing and distribution will continue smoothly after receiving an additional 396,000 passport booklets under an interim supply arrangement approved by the Government of Nepal.
Opinion No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government Climate change has been threatening the very existence of humankind. If it could lead to the disappearance of mighty dinosaurs, as some theoreticians suggest, tiny human beings would be even more vulnerable.
Environment Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
Business Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs.
Business SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies.
Nepal MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works.
Business Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers.
