Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' annual Christmas giving initiative saw heartwarming participation from multiple organizations over two days, bringing gifts, essentials, and festive meals to children in need across the valley.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.
From silent guest to confident speaker: My Toastmasters journey Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day win the First Prize at the Club level International Speech Contest,
An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and energy SAIM Toastmasters Club marked its 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting on November 28, 2025, at SAIM College in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, drawing over 60 participants from all over Kathmandu,
'Counselling works best when there is trust between the therapist and the client' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. In recent times, many people — irrespective of their social status, class, gender or age — are opening up about their poignant stories of struggles, heartbreaks and unresolved psychological conflicts in the midst of topsy-turvy life situations.
Modulate to Motivate: Jillian Mitchell on the Hidden Power of the Human Voice Great speakers don’t just relay information—they create an experience.
Mexico's bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown When Bosch was announced as the winner, cheers and screams erupted from the audience, with Mexican flags waved by elated supporters.
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.
Faridabad Toastmasters Club marks 600th meeting with a celebration of leadership, learning Faridabad, India — Demonstrating the resilience and continuity of community-led leadership development, the Faridabad Toastmasters Club commemorated its 600th meeting on 9 November 2025
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.
Nepal Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
Business Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier.
Nepal Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights.
Opinion The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns.
World US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Kathmandu Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
Business CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
World The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
Business Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning.
Business AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion.
