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

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