Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on. Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on. Lifestyle 09 Apr, 2026
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy... Ultrasounds late in pregnancy may also spot problems with the fetus. Ultrasounds late in pregnancy may also spot problems with the fetus. Lifestyle 30 Mar, 2026
Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para Cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai Thailand. On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para Cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai Thailand. Lifestyle 29 Mar, 2026
Radhika Das set for kirtan performance at Patan Museum Radhika Das set for kirtan performance at Patan Museum Renowned kirtan artiste Radhika Das will perform live in Nepal on March 27 at the historic Patan Museum, in what is expected to be an evening focussed on immersive mantra, meditation and devotional music. Renowned kirtan artiste Radhika Das will perform live in Nepal on March 27 at the historic Patan Museum, in what is expected to be an evening focussed on immersive mantra, meditation and devotional music. Lifestyle 26 Mar, 2026
Beyond the spotlight: Finding courage and confidence on the Area D1 Speech Contest stage Beyond the spotlight: Finding courage and confidence on the Area D1 Speech Contest... The bright stage lights, the grand auditorium, and the quiet anticipation of the audience created a moment I will always remember. The bright stage lights, the grand auditorium, and the quiet anticipation of the audience created a moment I will always remember. Lifestyle 26 Mar, 2026
Om Rijal's second novel Paikelo released Om Rijal's second novel Paikelo released Author Om Rijal’s second novel, Paikelo, was officially released on Saturday at the 'r' sala in Kalikasthan, in an event organized by Publication Nepalaya. Author Om Rijal’s second novel, Paikelo, was officially released on Saturday at the 'r' sala in Kalikasthan, in an event organized by Publication Nepalaya. Lifestyle 23 Mar, 2026
From fear to spotlight: SpeakUp 2026 empowers next generation of confident communicators From fear to spotlight: SpeakUp 2026 empowers next generation of confident... SpeakUp 2026, a multi-session leadership and communication initiative led by Saroj Tamrakar, Division Director of Division C, District 41, Toastmasters International, successfully concluded its 10-day training journey with an Inter-College Public Speaking Competition at SAIM College on February 21. SpeakUp 2026, a multi-session leadership and communication initiative led by Saroj Tamrakar, Division Director of Division C, District 41, Toastmasters International, successfully concluded its 10-day training journey with an Inter-College Public Speaking Competition at SAIM College on February 21. Lifestyle 12 Mar, 2026
International Women's Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know International Women's Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to... The U.N. began commemorating the holiday in 1975, which was International Women’s Year, and its General Assembly officially recognized the day two years later. The U.N. began commemorating the holiday in 1975, which was International Women’s Year, and its General Assembly officially recognized the day two years later. Lifestyle 08 Mar, 2026
Doha Diary: Lessons from crisis and uncertainty Doha Diary: Lessons from crisis and uncertainty For the past few years, as a Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board, I have been coordinating Nepal’s participation in ITB Berlin—the world’s largest tourism trade fair. For the past few years, as a Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board, I have been coordinating Nepal’s participation in ITB Berlin—the world’s largest tourism trade fair. Lifestyle 06 Mar, 2026
Reframing Toastmasters for the AI Era Reframing Toastmasters for the AI Era For decades, Toastmasters International has been viewed through a narrow lens: a place to learn public speaking and leadership. That narrative served its time well. For decades, Toastmasters International has been viewed through a narrow lens: a place to learn public speaking and leadership. That narrative served its time well. Lifestyle 05 Mar, 2026
What to know about Holi, the Hindu festival of colors What to know about Holi, the Hindu festival of colors Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Lifestyle 03 Mar, 2026
District 41 Mid-Year Leadership Training concludes in Kathmandu District 41 Mid-Year Leadership Training concludes in Kathmandu District 41 successfully conducted its Mid-Year Leadership Training (DLT) on February 7 and 8 at the Best Western Plus Kathmandu Hotel, Gaushala. District 41 successfully conducted its Mid-Year Leadership Training (DLT) on February 7 and 8 at the Best Western Plus Kathmandu Hotel, Gaushala. Lifestyle 26 Feb, 2026
Nepal Photo Exhibition opens at Cairo Opera House Nepal Photo Exhibition opens at Cairo Opera House A photography exhibition titled “Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen” was inaugurated at the prestigious Cairo Opera House on Saturday. A photography exhibition titled “Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen” was inaugurated at the prestigious Cairo Opera House on Saturday. Lifestyle 25 Feb, 2026
Narayan Dhakal's novel 'Jagajjanani Uski Aama Ko Naam Hoina' released Narayan Dhakal's novel 'Jagajjanani Uski Aama Ko Naam Hoina' released According to a statement from Nepalaya, the novel was unveiled after the author presented a copy to his grandchildren. According to a statement from Nepalaya, the novel was unveiled after the author presented a copy to his grandchildren. Lifestyle 23 Feb, 2026
In Between Two Worlds: A joint exhibition that left little on the walls In Between Two Worlds: A joint exhibition that left little on the walls The Nepal Art Council Gallery at Babar Mahal saw a full house on the evening of February 20, when In Between Two Worlds, a joint exhibition by Shivangini Rana and Chirag Bangdel, opened to collectors, art lovers, and the simply curious. The Nepal Art Council Gallery at Babar Mahal saw a full house on the evening of February 20, when In Between Two Worlds, a joint exhibition by Shivangini Rana and Chirag Bangdel, opened to collectors, art lovers, and the simply curious. Lifestyle 21 Feb, 2026
A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month Muslims are ethnically and racially diverse and not all Ramadan traditions are rooted in religion. Muslims are ethnically and racially diverse and not all Ramadan traditions are rooted in religion. Lifestyle 19 Feb, 2026
Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Lifestyle 14 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders. Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders. Lifestyle 12 Feb, 2026
Artist duo presents Everest artwork to Nepal Embassy in Berlin Artist duo presents Everest artwork to Nepal Embassy in Berlin In a symbolic blend of art and diplomacy, renowned artist duo Magdalena Wallbaum and Klaus R. Gerhold presented a special Everest-themed artwork to the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin on January 29. In a symbolic blend of art and diplomacy, renowned artist duo Magdalena Wallbaum and Klaus R. Gerhold presented a special Everest-themed artwork to the Embassy of Nepal in Berlin on January 29. Lifestyle 09 Feb, 2026
Living heritage brings traditional art practices together at The Nanee, Bhaktapur Living heritage brings traditional art practices together at The Nanee, Bhaktapur At The Nanee in Bhaktapur, Living Heritage brings together traditional artists whose practices continue to be shaped by daily life, ritual, and community. At The Nanee in Bhaktapur, Living Heritage brings together traditional artists whose practices continue to be shaped by daily life, ritual, and community. Lifestyle 08 Feb, 2026
Nepal The Himalayan Gold Rush: How Yarsagumba drives Nepal's high-altitude communities every spring As spring gives way to early summer across Nepal's high Himalayas, villages in districts bordering Tibet have fallen silent. Homes are locked, streets are empty, and the only signs of life are found hours away, on alpine meadows above 4,000 metres, where entire communities have pitched tents and set up temporary camps in pursuit of one of the world's most valuable natural commodities: yarsagumba.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion in new fiscal policy The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.
Videos Australia spoils Turkey's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.
Photo Gallery Photo of the Day: The temple of Kankrebihar A view of the historic Kankrebihar Temple in Birendranagar Valley, the capital of Karnali Province.
Nepal FM Khanal arrives in Beijing for four-day visit, to hold talks with Wang Yi and address investment conference Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the Nepali Embassy in Beijing said today.
World Cup 2026 XTREME FOOTBALL CIRCUS || EP 02 || WILL NEYMAR MISS THE WORLD CUP?! Join Aman Pratap Adhikary for a fun filled chat with Pawan Khatiwada aka PK Vines and Miss Nepal Supriya Shrestha.
Environment Thunderstorms likely across hills and mountains; Heavy rain risk persists despite partial cloud cover The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several hilly and mountainous parts of the country today, with weather experts warning that localized downpours could occur despite generally partial cloud cover across much of the country.
Kathmandu Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.
Opinion What a 1,400-kilometre walk through the Himalayas revealed about climate decision-making After walking 1,400 kilometres across the Great Himalaya Trail and speaking with communities living alongside retreating glaciers and growing climate risks, I found that the challenge was no longer whether local people were being heard, but whether their knowledge was shaping the decisions made about their future.
