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 2d ago
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
One river. Two banks. One destination: Toastmasters District 41 unites Nepal and Bangladesh at historic leadership training One river. Two banks. One destination: Toastmasters District 41 unites Nepal and... The start of a new Toastmasters year is always exciting, but this year felt particularly different yet special for Toastmasters International District 41. The start of a new Toastmasters year is always exciting, but this year felt particularly different yet special for Toastmasters International District 41. Lifestyle 09 Jul, 2026
Between applause and aspiration Between applause and aspiration There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another. There is something profoundly beautiful about the close of a Toastmasters year. It is not merely the turning of a calendar or the passing of leadership from one team to another. Lifestyle 02 Jul, 2026
Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States. Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States. Lifestyle 30 Jun, 2026
Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post... Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election. Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election. Lifestyle 30 Jun, 2026
Roots & Blooms: Shivangini Rana's art of what lies beneath Roots & Blooms: Shivangini Rana's art of what lies beneath There is something deceptively simple about the title of Shivangini Rana's latest solo exhibition, Roots & Blooms. Flowers are what first catch the eye, but it is the roots beneath them that quietly keep everything alive. For Rana, that contrast mirrors life itself. There is something deceptively simple about the title of Shivangini Rana's latest solo exhibition, Roots & Blooms. Flowers are what first catch the eye, but it is the roots beneath them that quietly keep everything alive. For Rana, that contrast mirrors life itself. Lifestyle 30 Jun, 2026
'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' wins Best Debut Film at SLFF 2026 'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' wins Best Debut Film at SLFF 2026 Emerging filmmaker Mihir Pyakurel's 'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' won the Best Debut Film Award, while Nishit Thapa's 'The Bus to Bagbazar' secured the Audience Choice Award as the 2026 edition of the Something Like a Film Festival (SLFF) concluded in Kathmandu on Monday. Emerging filmmaker Mihir Pyakurel's 'I Listen for the Sound of Ashes' won the Best Debut Film Award, while Nishit Thapa's 'The Bus to Bagbazar' secured the Audience Choice Award as the 2026 edition of the Something Like a Film Festival (SLFF) concluded in Kathmandu on Monday. Lifestyle 30 Jun, 2026
Darai community works to preserve traditional Chudka dance Darai community works to preserve traditional Chudka dance The Darai community in Tanahun has intensified efforts to preserve its traditional Chudka dance, a fading cultural heritage practice. The Darai community in Tanahun has intensified efforts to preserve its traditional Chudka dance, a fading cultural heritage practice. Lifestyle 22 Jun, 2026
Passang Nuru Sherpa's pandemic Memoir named finalist for International Book Award Passang Nuru Sherpa's pandemic Memoir named finalist for International Book Award Nepali-American author and community responder Passang Nuru Sherpa has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 International Book Award (IBA) in the Non-Fiction Creative category for his memoir 'Behind the Mask'. Nepali-American author and community responder Passang Nuru Sherpa has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 International Book Award (IBA) in the Non-Fiction Creative category for his memoir 'Behind the Mask'. Lifestyle 20 Jun, 2026
Dhairya Cancer Foundation introduces therapeutic knitting for caregivers of cancer patients Dhairya Cancer Foundation introduces therapeutic knitting for caregivers of cancer... Dhairya Cancer Foundation (DCF) has launched a therapeutic knitting and crochet programme for parents of children undergoing cancer treatment. Dhairya Cancer Foundation (DCF) has launched a therapeutic knitting and crochet programme for parents of children undergoing cancer treatment. Lifestyle 18 Jun, 2026
Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you? What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you? Lifestyle 12 Jun, 2026
NO LABELS, PLEASE! NO LABELS, PLEASE! Piyush Mishra does not want to be known either as a messenger nor a revolutionary. Piyush Mishra does not want to be known either as a messenger nor a revolutionary. Lifestyle 09 Jun, 2026
2026 K-Vibe Festival 'Glow and Taste' showcases Korean culture in Kathmandu 2026 K-Vibe Festival 'Glow and Taste' showcases Korean culture in Kathmandu The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 K-Vibe Festival, titled “Glow and Taste,” on Saturday at Chhaya Center, Kathmandu, highlighting Korean beauty, cuisine and cultural exchange. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 K-Vibe Festival, titled “Glow and Taste,” on Saturday at Chhaya Center, Kathmandu, highlighting Korean beauty, cuisine and cultural exchange. Lifestyle 07 Jun, 2026
Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal... The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia. The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia. Lifestyle 04 Jun, 2026
Himalayan Literature Festival 2026 to bring global literary voices to Kathmandu Himalayan Literature Festival 2026 to bring global literary voices to Kathmandu The second edition of the Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers’ Workshop (HLF-WWK) is set to be held in Kathmandu from May 29 to June 5 in collaboration with the Ncell Foundation. The second edition of the Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers’ Workshop (HLF-WWK) is set to be held in Kathmandu from May 29 to June 5 in collaboration with the Ncell Foundation. Lifestyle 27 May, 2026
Sarod maestro Rajopadhyay honoured with 'Kalakshetram' title in India Sarod maestro Rajopadhyay honoured with 'Kalakshetram' title in India Renowned Nepali sarod maestro Sudarshan Rajopadhyay has been honoured with the prestigious Kalakshetram title in Pune, India, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and cultural promotion. Renowned Nepali sarod maestro Sudarshan Rajopadhyay has been honoured with the prestigious Kalakshetram title in Pune, India, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and cultural promotion. Lifestyle 25 May, 2026
Kajaria partners with Miss Nepal 2026 as title sponsor Kajaria partners with Miss Nepal 2026 as title sponsor Kajaria has been announced as the title sponsor of The Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2026. Kajaria has been announced as the title sponsor of The Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2026. Lifestyle 23 May, 2026
Ujan Shakya wo: Emerge to headline THT International Food Fest 2026 Ujan Shakya wo: Emerge to headline THT International Food Fest 2026 The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu's most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026. Popular artist and band Ujan Shakya wo: Emerge will headline this year's event alongside Kehar Limbu. The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu's most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026. Popular artist and band Ujan Shakya wo: Emerge will headline this year's event alongside Kehar Limbu. Lifestyle 22 May, 2026
The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands,... The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family. The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family. Lifestyle 22 May, 2026
Nepal Rautahat annuls illegal registration of 30 bighas land; Fraud, forgery cases to follow The Rautahat District Administration has annulled the illegal registration of more than 30 bighas of government land in the names of 40 individuals, ordering the property restored to state ownership and initiating legal action against those involved.
Nepal 'Go Back KC' slogans raised as security deployed outside Dharamshala A group of auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest against medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC outside the Krishna Mandir Dharamshala in Dhangadhi on Saturday, where he has been on a hunger strike since Thursday.
Nepal CIAA arrests two officials in Sarlahi over alleged Rs 750,000 bribe The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested the chief of the Groundwater Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi and a mechanical officer after recovering Rs 821,115, including Rs 750,000 allegedly received as a bribe, during a raid Friday evening.
Nepal 166 passports delivered to homes in Dhankuta under new govt service Residents of remote parts of Dhankuta no longer need to make repeated trips to government offices to collect their passports, with 166 people having received the travel document at their doorstep under a home delivery service.
Videos Search underway after man swept away in Bagmati River at Chobhar A tourist guide went missing after being swept away by the current while swimming in the Bagmati River at Chobhar, near Jal Binayak Temple.
Nepal 'Where Is Hattimara?' protest puts spotlight on 'disappeared' River in Udayapur Holding banners that read "Where Is Hattimara?", activists, students and local traders gathered at Gaighat's main square on Friday, launching a public campaign to reclaim what they say was once the Hattimara River but is now an encroached settlement.
Environment Heavy rain likely in four provinces as monsoon remains active Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces today, with the Meteorological Forecasting Division warning of continued monsoon activity across much of the country.
Kathmandu Case filed against eight individuals in Bal Mandir case; three arrested, five absconding A case has been filed against eight individuals with the Kathmandu District Court in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation that originated in recommendations made by a high-level investigative commission in Bal Mandir.
Kathmandu Amnesty, HRW, ICJ raise concerns over Supreme Court independence Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have expressed concern over recent government actions they say threaten the independence of Nepal’s judiciary, urging authorities to refrain from political interference in judicial appointments and the composition of the Supreme Court.