Toastmasters Leadership Institute 2026: Building stronger clubs-and stronger organizations-through leadership and membership excellence

Toastmasters Leadership Institute 2026: Building stronger clubs-and stronger...

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 International School, Kathmandu.

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 International School, Kathmandu.

Lifestyle 22 Jan, 2026

My Peace Corps experience

My Peace Corps experience

Being born in Nepal and moving to the United States at the age of five, my parents never allowed me to forget our culture, heritage, or motherland.

Being born in Nepal and moving to the United States at the age of five, my parents never allowed me to forget our culture, heritage, or motherland.

Lifestyle 22 Jan, 2026

Malisa Acharya wins 'Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)'

Malisa Acharya wins 'Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)'

Malisa Acharya has won the ‘Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)’, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Malisa Acharya has won the ‘Face of SY 2082 (Brand Ambassador Hunt)’, a competition organised by SY Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Lifestyle 19 Jan, 2026

Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science

Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science

Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University.

Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University.

Lifestyle 16 Jan, 2026

'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience

'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience

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.

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.

Lifestyle 16 Jan, 2026

Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action Category

Build up Nepal Wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Climate Action...

Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize.

Björn Söderberg, Co-founder of Build up Nepal, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Zayed Sustainability Prize.

Lifestyle 15 Jan, 2026

Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans

Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans

A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.

A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.

Lifestyle 15 Jan, 2026

IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time

IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time

Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides.

Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides.

Lifestyle 13 Jan, 2026

Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica

Abiral Rai becomes first from Rai community to summit highest peak in Antarctica

On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community.

On January 6, 2026, at 10:00 pm, Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Abiral Rai stood atop Mount Vinson (4,892m), the highest peak in Antarctica, marking a historic first for the Kirat Rai (Thulung Rai) community.

Lifestyle 12 Jan, 2026

Nepali-American author's pandemic memoir wins Kirkus Reviews recognition

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.

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.

Lifestyle 12 Jan, 2026

History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits

History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee...

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.

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.

Lifestyle 11 Jan, 2026

More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport and community

More than just futsal: Nepal Toastmasters Futsal Tournament Season 3 celebrates sport...

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.

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.

Lifestyle 10 Jan, 2026

Cycling for cancer survival support

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.

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.

Lifestyle 06 Jan, 2026

Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and ecological impacts

Westerners are embracing 'Mad Honey' - with little knowledge about health and...

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.

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.

Lifestyle 05 Jan, 2026

Nepalaya to publish 75 writers under 25

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.

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.

Lifestyle 04 Jan, 2026

Tokha Toastmasters Club organizes Toastmasters Fair to engage the community

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.

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.

Lifestyle 01 Jan, 2026

NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal

NAST Releases Book on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation in Nepal

Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST.

Senior Scientific Officer at NAST, Pawan Kumar Neupane, said the book was prepared by the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC) at NAST.

Lifestyle 29 Dec, 2025

Vision of coaching for South Asia: Insights from Shiva and Shakti

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.

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.

Lifestyle 28 Dec, 2025

Two-day Christmas Initiative brings joy and hope to orphanages across Kathmandu

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.

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.

Lifestyle 25 Dec, 2025

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global...

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.

Lifestyle 21 Dec, 2025