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
Vision of coaching for South Asia: Insights from Shiva and Shakti Vision of coaching for South Asia: Insights from Shiva and Shakti In recent years, coaching has shifted from a loose collection of motivational slogans to a more rigorous discipline that borrows from psychology, education, and organisational development. In recent years, coaching has shifted from a loose collection of motivational slogans to a more rigorous discipline that borrows from psychology, education, and organisational development. Lifestyle 28 Dec, 2025
Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu The Himalayan Times' annual Christmas giving initiative saw heartwarming participation from multiple organizations over two days, bringing gifts, essentials, and festive meals to children in need across the valley. The Himalayan Times' annual Christmas giving initiative saw heartwarming participation from multiple organizations over two days, bringing gifts, essentials, and festive meals to children in need across the valley. Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2025
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global... Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. Lifestyle 21 Dec, 2025
Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on December 21 Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on... Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal is set to organise a series of meditation awareness and practice programmes on December 21 in Kathmandu on the occasion of World Meditation Day, Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal is set to organise a series of meditation awareness and practice programmes on December 21 in Kathmandu on the occasion of World Meditation Day, Lifestyle 19 Dec, 2025
From silent guest to confident speaker: My Toastmasters journey From silent guest to confident speaker: My Toastmasters journey Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day win the First Prize at the Club level International Speech Contest, Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day win the First Prize at the Club level International Speech Contest, Lifestyle 18 Dec, 2025
An open letter to the citizens of Nepal An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet. Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet. Lifestyle 15 Dec, 2025
SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and energy SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and... SAIM Toastmasters Club marked its 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting on November 28, 2025, at SAIM College in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, drawing over 60 participants from all over Kathmandu, SAIM Toastmasters Club marked its 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting on November 28, 2025, at SAIM College in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, drawing over 60 participants from all over Kathmandu, Lifestyle 11 Dec, 2025
'Counselling works best when there is trust between the therapist and the client' 'Counselling works best when there is trust between the therapist and the client' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. In recent times, many people — irrespective of their social status, class, gender or age — are opening up about their poignant stories of struggles, heartbreaks and unresolved psychological conflicts in the midst of topsy-turvy life situations. Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. In recent times, many people — irrespective of their social status, class, gender or age — are opening up about their poignant stories of struggles, heartbreaks and unresolved psychological conflicts in the midst of topsy-turvy life situations. Lifestyle 09 Dec, 2025
Modulate to Motivate: Jillian Mitchell on the Hidden Power of the Human Voice Modulate to Motivate: Jillian Mitchell on the Hidden Power of the Human Voice Great speakers don’t just relay information—they create an experience. Great speakers don’t just relay information—they create an experience. Lifestyle 04 Dec, 2025
The 76-year journey of a book called 'DELIGHT' The 76-year journey of a book called 'DELIGHT' Some gifts arrive quietly, asking for nothing, yet leaving a lasting warmth in the heart. Recently, my husband received one such gift from a friend — a humble, old book titled Delight by J. B. Priestley, an English Novelist , born Sept 13, 1894 - August 14, 1984. Some gifts arrive quietly, asking for nothing, yet leaving a lasting warmth in the heart. Recently, my husband received one such gift from a friend — a humble, old book titled Delight by J. B. Priestley, an English Novelist , born Sept 13, 1894 - August 14, 1984. Lifestyle 02 Dec, 2025
Ex-Army corporal Jabegu rising as Nepal's new adventure sports icon Ex-Army corporal Jabegu rising as Nepal's new adventure sports icon At just 28, retired Nepal Army corporal Kishor Jabegu is quickly becoming one of the most compelling figures in Nepal’s adventure sports community. At just 28, retired Nepal Army corporal Kishor Jabegu is quickly becoming one of the most compelling figures in Nepal’s adventure sports community. Lifestyle 30 Nov, 2025
Paul Costelloe, Irish-American fashion designer for Princess Diana, dies at 80 Paul Costelloe, Irish-American fashion designer for Princess Diana, dies at 80 Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stalwart of the London fashion scene, has died, his company confirmed. He was 80. Paul Costelloe, the Irish-American designer who dressed the late Princess Diana and became a stalwart of the London fashion scene, has died, his company confirmed. He was 80. Lifestyle 23 Nov, 2025
Werribee Asia-Pacific Expo 2025, Made in Nepal Promotion Event concludes in Australia Werribee Asia-Pacific Expo 2025, Made in Nepal Promotion Event concludes in Australia The Werribee Asia-Pacific Expo 2025 and Made in Nepal Promotion Event, organised by the Werribee Business and Tourism Association (WBTA), concluded this week with the official launch of Power of Habits, a new book by Nepali author Dan Ghising. The Werribee Asia-Pacific Expo 2025 and Made in Nepal Promotion Event, organised by the Werribee Business and Tourism Association (WBTA), concluded this week with the official launch of Power of Habits, a new book by Nepali author Dan Ghising. Lifestyle 23 Nov, 2025
Mexico's bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown Mexico's bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown When Bosch was announced as the winner, cheers and screams erupted from the audience, with Mexican flags waved by elated supporters. When Bosch was announced as the winner, cheers and screams erupted from the audience, with Mexican flags waved by elated supporters. Lifestyle 21 Nov, 2025
CITATION 2025: A unified quest for excellence CITATION 2025: A unified quest for excellence Over the last 101 years, Toastmasters has been “making leaders” by helping them develop their communication and leadership skills, that they practice and learn in their club meetings. Over the last 101 years, Toastmasters has been “making leaders” by helping them develop their communication and leadership skills, that they practice and learn in their club meetings. Lifestyle 20 Nov, 2025
New York-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa named finalist in American Best Book Awards New York-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa named finalist in American Best Book... US-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa’s memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir has been selected as a finalist in the Nonfiction: Creative category at the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs. US-based Nepali author Passang Nuru Sherpa’s memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir has been selected as a finalist in the Nonfiction: Creative category at the 22nd Annual Best Book Awards (BBA), one of the world’s largest international book award programs. Lifestyle 16 Nov, 2025
Faridabad Toastmasters Club marks 600th meeting with a celebration of leadership, learning Faridabad Toastmasters Club marks 600th meeting with a celebration of leadership,... Faridabad, India — Demonstrating the resilience and continuity of community-led leadership development, the Faridabad Toastmasters Club commemorated its 600th meeting on 9 November 2025 Faridabad, India — Demonstrating the resilience and continuity of community-led leadership development, the Faridabad Toastmasters Club commemorated its 600th meeting on 9 November 2025 Lifestyle 14 Nov, 2025
Anushka Silwal launches debut poetry collection 'The Burden of Breath' Anushka Silwal launches debut poetry collection 'The Burden of Breath' Emerging writer and storyteller Anushka Silwal officially launched her debut poetry collection, The Burden of Breath, at a special event in Kathmandu on Friday. Emerging writer and storyteller Anushka Silwal officially launched her debut poetry collection, The Burden of Breath, at a special event in Kathmandu on Friday. Lifestyle 10 Nov, 2025
Zohran Mamdani and London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also key differences Zohran Mamdani and London's Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also... Khan, 55, is a more of an establishment politician who sits in the broad middle of the center-left Labour Party. Khan, 55, is a more of an establishment politician who sits in the broad middle of the center-left Labour Party. Lifestyle 07 Nov, 2025
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.
