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

More than words: The spirit of toastmasters and the magic of citation 2025

More than words: The spirit of toastmasters and the magic of citation 2025

Nepal’s Toastmasters fraternity is gathering again this year to celebrate stories, laughter, and lifelong learning through CITATION 2025, the annual conference.

Nepal’s Toastmasters fraternity is gathering again this year to celebrate stories, laughter, and lifelong learning through CITATION 2025, the annual conference.

Lifestyle 06 Nov, 2025