From District 41 to Philadelphia: How Global Leadership Conferences Shape Local Journeys From District 41 to Philadelphia: How Global Leadership Conferences Shape Local... Every August, leaders and members of Toastmasters International, a global movement dedicated to helping people develop communication and leadership skills, gather at the organization’s annual convention. Every August, leaders and members of Toastmasters International, a global movement dedicated to helping people develop communication and leadership skills, gather at the organization’s annual convention. Lifestyle 04 Sep, 2025
The weight of the crown! Beauty and the Beast The weight of the crown! Beauty and the Beast Yet another Miss Nepal beauty pageant, yet another controversy, followed by online debates and a forgotten story, all until next year! Yet another Miss Nepal beauty pageant, yet another controversy, followed by online debates and a forgotten story, all until next year! Lifestyle 03 Sep, 2025
Ganesh Chaturthi: A celebration of intelligence Ganesh Chaturthi: A celebration of intelligence Every year, as the monsoon clouds thin and the air fills with anticipation, millions prepare to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi—one of India’s most cherished festivals, honoring Ganapati, the god of wisdom, learning, and remover of obstacles. Every year, as the monsoon clouds thin and the air fills with anticipation, millions prepare to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi—one of India’s most cherished festivals, honoring Ganapati, the god of wisdom, learning, and remover of obstacles. Lifestyle 28 Aug, 2025
Training That Sticks: Lessons from Toastmasters for Business Leaders Training That Sticks: Lessons from Toastmasters for Business Leaders Have you ever sat through a corporate training program and thought, “Well, that was just a box-ticking exercise” or wondered why employees remain unmotivated despite costly “high-impact training” and “annual strategy retreats”? Have you ever sat through a corporate training program and thought, “Well, that was just a box-ticking exercise” or wondered why employees remain unmotivated despite costly “high-impact training” and “annual strategy retreats”? Lifestyle 22 Aug, 2025
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
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
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.
