Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global... Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe. Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe. Lifestyle 05 Feb, 2026
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
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.
