Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition Passang Nuru Sherpa, a Nepali-American author based in New York, has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews for his pandemic memoir Behind the Mask: A Pandemic Memoir, marking another milestone for the immigrant storyteller whose work chronicles the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of his Jackson Heights community.
History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has made mountaineering history, becoming the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents after reaching the top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on January 6, 2026.
More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community On December 27, 2025, the grounds of Premier International School in Satdobato came alive with energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship as Division A of District 41 hosted the third season of the Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament.
Cycling for cancer survival support We initiated a historic collective ride led by two cancer survivors Harka Lama and Kabita Chitrakar from Chewa Bhanjyang (East Nepal border) to Jhula Ghat (West Nepal border) on January 1, 2026.
Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts The guest, wearing his trademark red bandana, fumbles through his bag and produces a transparent container the size of his palm. It is filled three-quarters with a brown, viscous liquid, topped off with a bright yellow cap — the color signifying caution.
Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25 Publication house Nepalaya is set to release the works of 75 young writers under the age of 25, including 25 storytellers, 25 poets, and 25 essayists, selected through a global open call.
Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community Tokha Toastmasters Club successfully organized a Toastmasters Fair at Adhyayan School, Samakhusi, with the aim of bringing Toastmasters closer to the community through an open, interactive, and informative platform.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.
Samarthaguru Sangh Nepal to mark World Meditation Day with day-long programmes on December 21 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,
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,
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.
SAIM Toastmasters celebrates 6th anniversary and 222nd meeting with inspiration and energy 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,
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Opinion Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions.
Entertainment Nepathya Nepal Tour: Music with a message enthralls Chitwan audience Nepathya, Nepal’s premier folk-rock band, currently touring across four cities, enthralled audiences in Chitwan with music that carries powerful messages.
Sports Captain Marsh becomes latest injured player as Australia start T20 World Cup campaign vs Ireland Australia's preparations for the tournament have also not been ideal losing 3-0 to Pakistan in a Twenty20 series.
Sports South Africa beats Afghanistan after a dramatic tiebreaker at T20 World Cup. Australia beats Ireland It was one of the tightest, most seesawing matches in elite cricket's shortest international format.
Kathmandu HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts.
Nepal National Assembly unanimously passes Film Bill 2081 A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed the Film Bill, 2081 BS.
Kathmandu JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency collaboration The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country.
