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
Listening was the skill I never knew I needed Listening was the skill I never knew I needed Recently, I completed my path in Dynamic Leadership with the final speech Reflect on Your Path. I spoke briefly about all the speeches I have ever delivered, what I learned from them, and how I carried those learnings into the next ones. Recently, I completed my path in Dynamic Leadership with the final speech Reflect on Your Path. I spoke briefly about all the speeches I have ever delivered, what I learned from them, and how I carried those learnings into the next ones. Lifestyle 19 Jun, 2025
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Nepal Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category” award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom in Chitwan Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has expanded its presence in Bagmati Province with the opening of a new showroom in Ratnanagar, Chitwan.
Kathmandu WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Opinion Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings.
