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        <title><![CDATA[NO LABELS, PLEASE!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KathmanduPiyush Mishra does not want to be known either as a messenger nor a revolutionary. "I do not want to be a messenger. I do not want to be a revolutionist," Mishra says refl...]]></description>
        <author>Bal Krishna Sah</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:34:12 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[2026 K-Vibe Festival &#039;Glow and Taste&#039; showcases Korean culture in Kathmandu]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JUNE 7The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 K-Vibe Festival, titled "Glow and Taste," on Saturday at Chhaya Center, Kathmandu, highlighting Ko...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:38:58 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JUNE 4The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:32:20 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Himalayan Literature Festival 2026 to bring global literary voices to Kathmandu]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 27The second edition of the Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers&#039; Workshop (HLF-WWK) is set to be held in Kathmandu from May 29 to June 5 in collaboration...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:38:44 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sarod maestro Rajopadhyay honoured with &#039;Kalakshetram&#039; title in India]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 25Renowned Nepali sarod maestro Sudarshan Rajopadhyay has been honoured with the prestigious Kalakshetram title in Pune, India, in recognition of his outstanding con...]]></description>
        <author>Rastriya Samachar Samiti</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:14:34 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kajaria partners with Miss Nepal 2026 as title sponsor]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 23Kajaria has been announced as the title sponsor of The Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2026.The announcement was made during a press meet held at The Plaza in Pulchowk,...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:51:52 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ujan Shakya wo: Emerge to headline THT International Food Fest 2026]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 22The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu&#039;s most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026. P...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:18:01 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 21The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:52:47 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Walking through time: Bhaktapur&#039;s evening heritage walk brings history to life]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[As the golden hour draped its warm hues over the terracotta rooftops of Bhaktapur on the evening of 16th May 2026, a group of enthusiastic walkers set off from the iconic Bhaktapur...]]></description>
        <author>Sandeep Dhawa</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:01:21 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 to showcase diverse global cuisines]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 18The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu&#039;s most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026. T...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:01:19 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[THT International Food Fest 2026 to feature diverse local exhibitors and brands]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 18The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu&#039;s most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026. T...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:01:16 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sashank Shahi crowned Manhunt International Nepal 2026]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 18Sashank Shahi has been crowned Manhunt International Nepal 2026 at the grand finale of the 15th edition of the national male pageant, held in Kathmandu.Shahi also...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:15 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[First International Day of Women in Industry marked with focus on honey sector]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MAY 15Nepal marked the first International Day of Women in Industry with a special focus on women&#039;s leadership in the country&#039;s honey sector.The event, titled...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:36:02 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Book review: Fates collide in the wartime jungles of Malaya]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Set during the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore in WWII and focussed on the daring exploits of stay-behind parties as they disrupt the Imperial forces with rudimentary tac...]]></description>
        <author>Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Elton Davis, Queen&#039;s Gurkha Signals, Brigade of Gurkhas, British Army</author>
        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:39:59 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Toastmasters: Your brain gym for communication and leadership]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If the body needs a gym to grow stronger, the mind-and especially your communication skills-needs one too. Think of Toastmasters as a "brain gym," a space designed to help you buil...]]></description>
        <author>Niladri Parial</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:37 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nepali artist Amrit Karki to feature in Ladakh Biennale]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, APRIL 25Nepali artist Amrit Karki is set to present a newly commissioned work at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, scheduled from August 1 to 10 in India.Karki will be among...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:40:21 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Life in Volleyball: Chandra Kunwar&#039;s Journey from Gulmi Hills to the Coaching Helm]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, APRIL 22For volleyball lovers in Nepal, Chandra Bahadur Kunwar, the current head coach of Nepal Police Club (NPC) and a former national player, needs no introduction as...]]></description>
        <author>Mausam Shah "Nepali"</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:30:47 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chronicle 2026 Showcases Excellence in Communication and Leadership in Itahari ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Chronicle 2026 – Area C4 International Speech and Table Topics Contest, held at Hotel Verandah, Itahari-6, Sunsari, on April 4, celebrated communication, leadership, and personal g...]]></description>
        <author>Jenisha Suman</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:17:33 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[NVA national award goes to Sital Kaji Shrestha]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, APRIL 10Nepal Veterinary Association during its 16th national conference held in Tilottama, Rupandehi presented NVA National Award to Sital Kaji Shrestha who is also the...]]></description>
        <author>Himalayan News Service</author>
        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:35:57 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Renew, recommit, rise: Why Toastmasters still matters today]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Twice every year, members of Toastmasters International are presented with a simple yet powerful choice: to renew their membership or to move on. On the surface, it may seem like a...]]></description>
        <author>Niladri Parial</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:15:25 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON, MARCH 30Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging."It is definitely harder on your body. You just feel a lot more fatigued. There ar...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:04:01 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participat...]]></description>
        <author>Tara Lal Sharestha</author>
        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:40:14 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Radhika Das set for kirtan performance at Patan Museum]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDURenowned kirtan artiste Radhika Das will perform live in Nepal on March 27 at the historic Patan Museum, in what is expected to be an evening focussed on immersive mantra,...]]></description>
        <author>Himalayan News Service</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:07:48 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beyond the spotlight: Finding courage and confidence on the Area D1 Speech Contest stage]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The bright stage lights, the grand auditorium, and the quiet anticipation of the audience created a moment I will always remember. On March 14, 2026, I had the privilege of partici...]]></description>
        <author>Lila Bahadur Gurung</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:44:41 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Om Rijal&#039;s second novel Paikelo released]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, MARCH 23Author Om Rijal&#039;s second novel, Paikelo, was officially released on Saturday at the &#039;r&#039; sala in Kalikasthan, in an event organized by Publication...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:51:27 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[From fear to spotlight: SpeakUp 2026 empowers next generation of confident communicators]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SpeakUp 2026, a multi-session leadership and communication initiative led by Saroj Tamrakar, Division Director of Division C, District 41, Toastmasters International, successfully...]]></description>
        <author>Ravindra Yadav</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:10:17 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[International Women&#039;s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON, MARCH 8Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs and celebrate progress toward female empowerment dur...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[For decades, Toastmasters International has been viewed through a narrow lens: a place to learn public speaking and leadership. That narrative served its time well. But in an era w...]]></description>
        <author>Punit Jajodia</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[NEW DELHI, MARCH 3Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance.Typically obse...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[District 41 successfully conducted its Mid-Year Leadership Training (DLT) on February 7 and 8 at the Best Western Plus Kathmandu Hotel, Gaushala. The two-day program brought togeth...]]></description>
        <author>Nirajan Shrestha</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 25A photography exhibition titled "Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen" was inaugurated at the prestigious Cairo Opera House on Saturday.Organised by the Embassy of...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:52:35 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 23Renowned writer Narayan Dhakal has released his sixth novel, &#039;Jagajjanani Uski Aama Ko Naam Hoina&#039;. The book was officially launched on Saturday at...]]></description>
        <author>THT Online</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:08:17 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 20The Nepal Art Council Gallery at Babar Mahal saw a full house on the evening of February 20, when In Between Two Worlds, a joint exhibition by Shivangini Rana...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:50:19 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[CAIRO, FEBRUARY 19Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:49:30 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 14A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.The event, themed...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating "35 Years, Countless Stories", a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident commu...]]></description>
        <author>Namita Thapa</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 9In a symbolic blend of art and diplomacy, renowned artist duo Magdalena Wallbaum and Klaus R. Gerhold presented a special Everest-themed artwork to the Embassy...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:59:42 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 7At The Nanee in Bhaktapur, Living Heritage brings together traditional artists whose practices continue to be shaped by daily life, ritual, and community. Cura...]]></description>
        <author>Shivangi Agarwal</author>
        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:05:17 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[DUBAI, FEBRUARY 5An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the $1 million Global...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:17:19 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[The landscape of professional development in Nepal is undergoing a transformative shift, with Toastmasters leading the charge. On January 31, 2026, the halls of Triyog High School...]]></description>
        <author>Grishma Shrestha</author>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:36:07 +0545</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 28For enthusiasts of metrical poetry, Paleti is set to feature poet Bhushita Vasistha in its upcoming edition. Nearly seven years ago, Bhushita also delivered a...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 28Renowned Nepali-American writer Passang Nuru Sherpa has been honoured by the Federal Executive Committee of the Nepal Sherpa Association in recognition of his...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), organized by Division A and Division B of Toastmasters District 41, was successfully conducted on January 17, 2026, at Sanskriti Intern...]]></description>
        <author>Shubhanjan Poudel</author>
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        <author>Prashil Dulal</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 18Malisa Acharya has won the &#039;Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)&#039;, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd.According to the organiser,...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 16Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University.T...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Saigrace Pokharel is a master storyteller who, in recent years, has managed to win the hearts of listeners of any age, be it young or old.There is something magical about the power...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:55:17 +0545</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action Category]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 15Build up Nepal, a nonprofit organisation based in Nepal, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action category...]]></description>
        <author>Associated Press</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, JANUARY 14A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.The book, wh...]]></description>
        <author>Rajan Pokhrel</author>
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