Training That Sticks: Lessons from Toastmasters for Business Leaders Training That Sticks: Lessons from Toastmasters for Business Leaders Have you ever sat through a corporate training program and thought, “Well, that was just a box-ticking exercise” or wondered why employees remain unmotivated despite costly “high-impact training” and “annual strategy retreats”? Have you ever sat through a corporate training program and thought, “Well, that was just a box-ticking exercise” or wondered why employees remain unmotivated despite costly “high-impact training” and “annual strategy retreats”? Lifestyle 22 Aug, 2025
Courage, confidence, and confetti: Inside Symphony 4.0 Courage, confidence, and confetti: Inside Symphony 4.0 The lights at Hotel The Kingsbury glowed warm against the evening sky, but the real spark was inside. The lights at Hotel The Kingsbury glowed warm against the evening sky, but the real spark was inside. Lifestyle 14 Aug, 2025
Kulendra Bishwakarma: Singing the heartbeat of Nepal, serving its soul Kulendra Bishwakarma: Singing the heartbeat of Nepal, serving its soul Kulendra Bishwakarma is more than just a celebrated name in Nepali folk music — he is a dedicated social worker whose songs and actions touch lives both on and off the stage. Kulendra Bishwakarma is more than just a celebrated name in Nepali folk music — he is a dedicated social worker whose songs and actions touch lives both on and off the stage. Lifestyle 12 Aug, 2025
Nepal's LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts Nepal's LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts Most of the support centers for Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community have been closed because of a lack of funds. Most of the support centers for Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community have been closed because of a lack of funds. Lifestyle 10 Aug, 2025
From Campus to Confidence: How a Student Club at Ace Is Redefining Leadership for the Next Generation From Campus to Confidence: How a Student Club at Ace Is Redefining Leadership for the... “I used to tremble at the thought of speaking in front of a class,” says Reyaz PS Gautam, a final-year student at Ace Institute of Management and one of the core members of Ace Toastmasters Club. “Now, I’ve hosted major events, mentored others, and found a version of myself I never thought existed. It all started with Ace Toastmasters.” “I used to tremble at the thought of speaking in front of a class,” says Reyaz PS Gautam, a final-year student at Ace Institute of Management and one of the core members of Ace Toastmasters Club. “Now, I’ve hosted major events, mentored others, and found a version of myself I never thought existed. It all started with Ace Toastmasters.” Lifestyle 07 Aug, 2025
A young surgeon tries to save lives at a crippled Gaza hospital A young surgeon tries to save lives at a crippled Gaza hospital Israeli forces returned to Shifa in March 2024, igniting two weeks of fighting in which the military said it killed some 200 militants who had regrouped there. Israeli forces returned to Shifa in March 2024, igniting two weeks of fighting in which the military said it killed some 200 militants who had regrouped there. Lifestyle 06 Aug, 2025
New faces, fresh vision New faces, fresh vision One of Kathmandu’s most iconic five-star properties, The Everest Hotel, is ready for a fresh chapter under the leadership of newly appointed General Manager Ashok Tanna, and dynamic Executive Chef Irfan Khan. One of Kathmandu’s most iconic five-star properties, The Everest Hotel, is ready for a fresh chapter under the leadership of newly appointed General Manager Ashok Tanna, and dynamic Executive Chef Irfan Khan. Lifestyle 02 Aug, 2025
Taekwondo & Toastmasters Taekwondo & Toastmasters When you think of Toastmasters, what comes to your mind? Perhaps speeches, stage presence, or maybe that nervous flutter before public speaking. But on one unforgettable day, SAIM Toastmasters Club of Division C broke that mold—literally and metaphorically. When you think of Toastmasters, what comes to your mind? Perhaps speeches, stage presence, or maybe that nervous flutter before public speaking. But on one unforgettable day, SAIM Toastmasters Club of Division C broke that mold—literally and metaphorically. Lifestyle 31 Jul, 2025
Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee Tea-loving Nepal is warming up to coffee Coffee hasn't always been an easy sell in Nepal. Coffee hasn't always been an easy sell in Nepal. Lifestyle 27 Jul, 2025
From Titles to Transformation: What District 41's DOTP Taught Us About Leadership From Titles to Transformation: What District 41's DOTP Taught Us About Leadership It’s not every day that a room full of leaders pause their busy schedules, drive and fly in from multiple locations in Nepal and India, and sit shoulder-to-shoulder not to command—but to learn. It’s not every day that a room full of leaders pause their busy schedules, drive and fly in from multiple locations in Nepal and India, and sit shoulder-to-shoulder not to command—but to learn. Lifestyle 17 Jul, 2025
Dusit Princess Kathmandu Ignites Culinary Creativity with "Bhatmas on Fire" at Kibu Sky Lounge Dusit Princess Kathmandu Ignites Culinary Creativity with "Bhatmas on Fire" at Kibu... Dusit Princess Kathmandu has launched “Bhatmas on Fire”, a bold and playful celebration of edamame that blends local flavors with international flair. Dusit Princess Kathmandu has launched “Bhatmas on Fire”, a bold and playful celebration of edamame that blends local flavors with international flair. Lifestyle 11 Jul, 2025
'We Can't Restore the Glory, But We Can Stop the Decline': Kang Tae Sun on Climate and Mountains' 'We Can't Restore the Glory, But We Can Stop the Decline': Kang Tae Sun on Climate... A native of Jeju Island in South Korea, Kang Tae Sun began to grasp the gravity of climate change after witnessing turtles rendered motionless, trapped in plastic waste. A native of Jeju Island in South Korea, Kang Tae Sun began to grasp the gravity of climate change after witnessing turtles rendered motionless, trapped in plastic waste. Lifestyle 10 Jul, 2025
The Power of Perseverance – Shining from the Club to the International Stage The Power of Perseverance – Shining from the Club to the International Stage A few years ago, one fine evening at my college, I attended a Toastmasters meeting for the first time. Relatively unknown to what Toastmasters was or how it worked, I had simply tagged along out of curiosity. A few years ago, one fine evening at my college, I attended a Toastmasters meeting for the first time. Relatively unknown to what Toastmasters was or how it worked, I had simply tagged along out of curiosity. Lifestyle 10 Jul, 2025
Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90 Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90 The celebration was also attended by hundreds of followers from around the world including Hollywood movie star Richard Gere. The celebration was also attended by hundreds of followers from around the world including Hollywood movie star Richard Gere. Lifestyle 06 Jul, 2025
Tibetans in exile wonder: Will the next Dalai Lama be as charismatic as this one? Tibetans in exile wonder: Will the next Dalai Lama be as charismatic as this one? The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching back 500 years after his death. The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching back 500 years after his death. Lifestyle 03 Jul, 2025
The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It "You’re such a confident speaker." "You’re such a confident speaker." Lifestyle 03 Jul, 2025
The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue The search for a Dalai Lama’s reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent’s death. The search for a Dalai Lama’s reincarnation begins only upon the incumbent’s death. Lifestyle 02 Jul, 2025
Leadership is a Marathon, Not a Sprint Leadership is a Marathon, Not a Sprint For a lot of people , leadership and running a marathon feel like distant dreams — admirable, inspiring ; for some maybe even glamorous. But also slightly out of reach. That’s exactly how I felt just a few years ago. For a lot of people , leadership and running a marathon feel like distant dreams — admirable, inspiring ; for some maybe even glamorous. But also slightly out of reach. That’s exactly how I felt just a few years ago. Lifestyle 26 Jun, 2025
From Hollywood to the Himalayas From Hollywood to the Himalayas When Edgardo Zamora got a WhatsApp text from a friend inviting him to Nepal, he described the moment as ‘magical’. When Edgardo Zamora got a WhatsApp text from a friend inviting him to Nepal, he described the moment as ‘magical’. Lifestyle 23 Jun, 2025
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives The government has said it will respect the outcome. The government has said it will respect the outcome. Lifestyle 20 Jun, 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.
