Beyond the podium: Leading with camaraderie at Toastmasters Leadership Institute Beyond the podium: Leading with camaraderie at Toastmasters Leadership Institute The landscape of professional development in Nepal is undergoing a transformative shift, with Toastmasters leading the charge. The landscape of professional development in Nepal is undergoing a transformative shift, with Toastmasters leading the charge. Lifestyle 05 Feb, 2026
Bhushita to return to Paleti with metrical poetry Bhushita to return to Paleti with metrical poetry For enthusiasts of metrical poetry, Paleti is set to feature poet Bhushita Vasistha in its upcoming edition. For enthusiasts of metrical poetry, Paleti is set to feature poet Bhushita Vasistha in its upcoming edition. Lifestyle 28 Jan, 2026
Passang Nuru Sherpa, author of 'Behind the Mask', honoured in Ilam Passang Nuru Sherpa, author of 'Behind the Mask', honoured in Ilam Renowned Nepali-American writer Passang Nuru Sherpa has been honoured by the Federal Executive Committee of the Nepal Sherpa Association in recognition of his growing international literary achievements, including winning a prestigious book award in the United States. Renowned Nepali-American writer Passang Nuru Sherpa has been honoured by the Federal Executive Committee of the Nepal Sherpa Association in recognition of his growing international literary achievements, including winning a prestigious book award in the United States. Lifestyle 28 Jan, 2026
Toastmasters Leadership Institute 2026: Building stronger clubs-and stronger organizations-through leadership and membership excellence Toastmasters Leadership Institute 2026: Building stronger clubs-and stronger... The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), organized by Division A and Division B of Toastmasters District 41, was successfully conducted on January 17, 2026, at Sanskriti International School, Kathmandu. The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), organized by Division A and Division B of Toastmasters District 41, was successfully conducted on January 17, 2026, at Sanskriti International School, Kathmandu. Lifestyle 22 Jan, 2026
My Peace Corps experience My Peace Corps experience Being born in Nepal and moving to the United States at the age of five, my parents never allowed me to forget our culture, heritage, or motherland. Being born in Nepal and moving to the United States at the age of five, my parents never allowed me to forget our culture, heritage, or motherland. Lifestyle 22 Jan, 2026
Malisa Acharya wins 'Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)' Malisa Acharya wins 'Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)' Malisa Acharya has won the ‘Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)’, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Malisa Acharya has won the ‘Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)’, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Lifestyle 19 Jan, 2026
Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University. Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University. Lifestyle 16 Jan, 2026
'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience 'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience Saigrace Pokharel is a master storyteller who, in recent years, has managed to win the hearts of listeners of any age, be it young or old. Saigrace Pokharel is a master storyteller who, in recent years, has managed to win the hearts of listeners of any age, be it young or old. Lifestyle 16 Jan, 2026
Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action Category Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action... Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Lifestyle 15 Jan, 2026
Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday. A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday. Lifestyle 15 Jan, 2026
IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides. Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides. Lifestyle 13 Jan, 2026
Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community. On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community. Lifestyle 12 Jan, 2026
Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community. Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community. Lifestyle 12 Jan, 2026
History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee... Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has made mountaineering history, becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on January 6, 2026. Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has made mountaineering history, becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on January 6, 2026. Lifestyle 11 Jan, 2026
More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport... On December 27, 2025, the grounds of Premier International School in Satdobato came alive with energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship as Division A of District 41 hosted the third season of the Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament. On December 27, 2025, the grounds of Premier International School in Satdobato came alive with energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship as Division A of District 41 hosted the third season of the Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament. Lifestyle 10 Jan, 2026
Cycling for cancer survival support Cycling for cancer survival support We initiated a historic collective ride led by two cancer survivors Harka Lama and Kabita Chitrakar from Chewa Bhanjyang (East Nepal border) to Jhula Ghat (West Nepal border) on January 1, 2026. We initiated a historic collective ride led by two cancer survivors Harka Lama and Kabita Chitrakar from Chewa Bhanjyang (East Nepal border) to Jhula Ghat (West Nepal border) on January 1, 2026. Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2026
Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and... The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap — the color signifying caution. The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap — the color signifying caution. Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2026
Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25 Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25 Publication house Nepalaya is set to release the works of 75 young writers under the age of 25, including 25 storytellers, 25 poets, and 25 essayists, selected through a global open call. Publication house Nepalaya is set to release the works of 75 young writers under the age of 25, including 25 storytellers, 25 poets, and 25 essayists, selected through a global open call. Lifestyle 04 Jan, 2026
Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community Tokha Toastmasters Club successfully organized a Toastmasters Fair at Adhyayan School, Samakhusi, with the aim of bringing Toastmasters closer to the community through an open, interactive, and informative platform. Tokha Toastmasters Club successfully organized a Toastmasters Fair at Adhyayan School, Samakhusi, with the aim of bringing Toastmasters closer to the community through an open, interactive, and informative platform. Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2026
NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST. Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST. Lifestyle 29 Dec, 2025
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Nepal Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category” award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom in Chitwan Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has expanded its presence in Bagmati Province with the opening of a new showroom in Ratnanagar, Chitwan.
Kathmandu WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Opinion Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings.
