'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

David Beckham, Gary Oldman, Elaine Paige and others honored by King Charles III

David Beckham, Gary Oldman, Elaine Paige and others honored by King Charles III

Arise Sir David, Sir Gary and Sir Roger. And Dame Elaine, Dame Pat and Dame Penny.

Arise Sir David, Sir Gary and Sir Roger. And Dame Elaine, Dame Pat and Dame Penny.

Lifestyle 16 Jun, 2025

Saigrace chronicles his global storytelling journey in new book

Saigrace chronicles his global storytelling journey in new book

Popular storyteller Saigrace Pokharel has released his latest book, Saigrace: The Storyteller, marking a milestone in his remarkable journey and achievements in the world of storytelling.

Popular storyteller Saigrace Pokharel has released his latest book, Saigrace: The Storyteller, marking a milestone in his remarkable journey and achievements in the world of storytelling.

Lifestyle 16 Jun, 2025

Nepalaya launches Nepali translation of Nobel laureate Mo Yan's fiction

Nepalaya launches Nepali translation of Nobel laureate Mo Yan's fiction

The newly released volume comprises 19 fictional works by Mo Yan, including 17 short stories and two novellas.

The newly released volume comprises 19 fictional works by Mo Yan, including 17 short stories and two novellas.

Lifestyle 15 Jun, 2025

Building a High-Performance Toastmasters Club

Building a High-Performance Toastmasters Club

7 years ago, I started my Toastmasters journey as a member of Bodhi Toastmasters Club in Nepal.

7 years ago, I started my Toastmasters journey as a member of Bodhi Toastmasters Club in Nepal.

Lifestyle 12 Jun, 2025

'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86

'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86

Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal" and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness, his literary agent said Monday. He was 86.

Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal" and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness, his literary agent said Monday. He was 86.

Lifestyle 10 Jun, 2025

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year.

The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year.

Lifestyle 01 Jun, 2025

The Courage to Live Your Dream

The Courage to Live Your Dream

If I was told in 2022 that I would one day be crowned the District 41 International Speech Contest Winner, I would have laughed, not because it was funny, but “impossible”, to someone like me.

If I was told in 2022 that I would one day be crowned the District 41 International Speech Contest Winner, I would have laughed, not because it was funny, but “impossible”, to someone like me.

Lifestyle 29 May, 2025

Kalash Rimal launches 'Shikshya Foundation' to uplift rural education

Kalash Rimal launches 'Shikshya Foundation' to uplift rural education

Kalash Rimal, the 16- year-old daughter of actress Jal Shah, has formally announced the establishment of her non-profit organization, Shikshya Foundation, aimed at supporting underprivileged children in remote areas of Nepal by providing them access of education.

Kalash Rimal, the 16- year-old daughter of actress Jal Shah, has formally announced the establishment of her non-profit organization, Shikshya Foundation, aimed at supporting underprivileged children in remote areas of Nepal by providing them access of education.

Lifestyle 28 May, 2025

Nepali, international artists join hands for Himalayan Art Camp

Nepali, international artists join hands for Himalayan Art Camp

The second edition of the Himalayan Art Camp, an artistic exploration and cultural exchange between Nepali and international artists, is nearing its end.

The second edition of the Himalayan Art Camp, an artistic exploration and cultural exchange between Nepali and international artists, is nearing its end.

Lifestyle 28 May, 2025

ORATION 2025 brings together Toastmasters from across district 41 for a memorable three-day event

ORATION 2025 brings together Toastmasters from across district 41 for a memorable...

Toastmasters from across District 41 came together for ORATION 2025, the district’s annual conference, held at Le Méridien, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

Toastmasters from across District 41 came together for ORATION 2025, the district’s annual conference, held at Le Méridien, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

Lifestyle 22 May, 2025