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Nepali adventurer Bijay Rajbanshi completes 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in 30 days

Nepali adventurer Bijay Rajbanshi completes 10,000-kilometre road expedition across...

Nepali adventurer, paragliding pilot, and motorsports enthusiast Bijay Rajbanshi has completed an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in just 30 days, driving his 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor through some of the country's most diverse landscapes and challenging terrains.
Nepali adventurer, paragliding pilot, and motorsports enthusiast Bijay Rajbanshi has completed an extraordinary 10,000-kilometre road expedition across India in just 30 days, driving his 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor through some of the country's most diverse landscapes and challenging terrains.
Lifestyle 27 Oct, 2026
Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai

After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his camera

After losing part of his heel, a Dharan photojournalist refused to put down his...

A serious bone infection has made walking and standing difficult for Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai, but it has not stopped him from pursuing his ambition of bringing the beauty and cultural richness of eastern Nepal to a wider audience.
A serious bone infection has made walking and standing difficult for Dharan-based photojournalist Pratit Chamling Rai, but it has not stopped him from pursuing his ambition of bringing the beauty and cultural richness of eastern Nepal to a wider audience.
Lifestyle 26 Oct, 2026
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Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

Beyond the Podium: Preparing Toastmasters for the Roles That Make the Community Work

The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.
The obvious answer might be good speakers, an attentive audience and a well-organized venue. But behind every successful Toastmasters contest is another group whose work is just as important: the judges and chief judges who evaluate contestants, uphold standards and ensure that every participant gets a fair opportunity.
Lifestyle 08 Oct, 2026
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Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

Robert Powell catalogue launched, Retrospective to follow in 2027

A catalogue on the late Australian artist Robert Powell, who lived in Nepal for 30 years, was launched at The Kalā Salon in Chhaya Center on September 29, ahead of a major Retrospective planned for 2027.
A catalogue on the late Australian artist Robert Powell, who lived in Nepal for 30 years, was launched at The Kalā Salon in Chhaya Center on September 29, ahead of a major Retrospective planned for 2027.
Lifestyle 01 Oct, 2026
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Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

Toastmasters beyond the podium: When communication Found a Canvas

What happens when Toastmasters members put down their speech notes, step away from the podium and pick up a paintbrush? For Division B of Toastmasters Nepal, the answer was an evening of colour, conversation and connection.
What happens when Toastmasters members put down their speech notes, step away from the podium and pick up a paintbrush? For Division B of Toastmasters Nepal, the answer was an evening of colour, conversation and connection.
Lifestyle 01 Oct, 2026
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When Toastmasters turned laughter into leadership

When Toastmasters turned laughter into leadership

What happens when an organisation known for prepared speeches, and structured evaluations decides to put the serious stuff aside and go with a laughter performance breaking the regular meeting pattern?
What happens when an organisation known for prepared speeches, and structured evaluations decides to put the serious stuff aside and go with a laughter performance breaking the regular meeting pattern?
Lifestyle 17 Sep, 2026
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The journey to the top: Lessons beyond the crown

The journey to the top: Lessons beyond the crown

On 22 August 2026, Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club marked a significant milestone with its 318th meeting, bringing together a day of speeches, conversations and reflections around a theme that resonates far beyond the world of public speaking: “Journey to the Top.”
On 22 August 2026, Bhaisepati Toastmasters Club marked a significant milestone with its 318th meeting, bringing together a day of speeches, conversations and reflections around a theme that resonates far beyond the world of public speaking: “Journey to the Top.”
Lifestyle 03 Sep, 2026
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Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy

Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.
Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.
Lifestyle 25 Aug, 2026
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Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

Funny happens: An evening of improv by Everest Toastmasters

On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.
On 16th August, Everest Toastmasters Club didn't conduct a regular, formal Toastmasters meeting. Every month, the Club conducts a special meeting, and this time it was an Improv Show led by Nepal's only ventriloquist and a veteran Toastmaster, Seema Golchha.
Lifestyle 20 Aug, 2026
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Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International board

Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for the 2026–28 biennium, becoming the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board.
Lifestyle 16 Aug, 2026
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Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence, connection, and change

Symphony 5.0: Jhapa Toastmasters' dymphony 5.0 strikes a chord of confidence,...

Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
Hotel The Kingsbury stood witness to a memorable evening as attendees from Jhapa, Itahari, Dharan, Kathmandu, and Siliguri gathered for Symphony 5.0, the annual celebration of Jhapa Toastmasters Club.
Lifestyle 06 Aug, 2026
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Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Collaborate, learn, lead: The spirit of the Toastmasters Leadership Institute

Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Learning is a lifelong journey, and Toastmasters International provides the ideal environment for individuals to continuously refine their communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Lifestyle 30 Jul, 2026
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Mrs Nepal World 2026 applications open, grand finale set for October

Mrs Nepal World 2026 applications open, grand finale set for October

Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has opened applications for Mrs Nepal World 2026, with the national pageant for married women set to culminate in the grand finale on Kartik 14 (late October).
Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has opened applications for Mrs Nepal World 2026, with the national pageant for married women set to culminate in the grand finale on Kartik 14 (late October).
Lifestyle 30 Jul, 2026
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Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

Coffee and conversations: Breaking barriers one sip at a time

If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.
If you were to ask me what was the very first line of communication that I wished I had made at my first Toastmasters meeting, it would have been something as simple as: “Hello, this is Anamika Koirala”.
Lifestyle 23 Jul, 2026
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Zonta Club Kathmandu wins Global Service and Advocacy Award in Canada

Zonta Club Kathmandu wins Global Service and Advocacy Award in Canada

Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the prestigious Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award 2024–2026 at the 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11 to 14.
Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the prestigious Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award 2024–2026 at the 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11 to 14.
Lifestyle 20 Jul, 2026

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