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Nepali scientists Prasai and Dahal win TWAS awards : Tista Prasai and Bipeen Dahal were recognised for their innovative works by the international organisation (kp 16/11/2024)

Obituary To Dr. Mohan Man Sainju! Nepal has lost a gem, a planner, economist, diplomat and resident of Palpa!, by Shanker Man Singh (sp 15/11/2024)

Of tourism and pioneers : Mishra's innovation and activism stemmed from the blend of his vision and action, by Abhi Subedi (kp 27/10/2024)

Activist Urmila Chaudhary awarded as Global Anti-Racism Champion : Chaudhary was recognised for her outstanding leadership and commitment to promoting the human rights of marginalised castes and ethnic communities in Nepal (kp 23/10/2024)

Molecular biologist Gautam wins UNESCO fellowship : Her research project will develop antivenom antibodies to neutralise venom from snakes prevalent in Nepal (kp 19/10/2024)

A life of service : After losing her mother at a young age, Yangzom Sherpa founded the Ghunsa Foundation to address healthcare challenges in her remote village in Taplejung, by Rishika Dhakal (kp 05/08/2024)

Tamting Sherpa, who climbed all 8,000ers as a porter, is planning to hang up his boots : Sherpa aims one last summit of Mt Shishapangma next year, after two previous climbs, before retiring to focus on training and rescue work, by Kedar Shiwakoti (kp 05/08/2024)

Shyam’s Shangrila : Shyam Bahadur Panday’s hotel was a favourite haunt of the early expatriates in Nepal, by Lisa Choegyal (nt 02/08/2024)

Ambika Shrestha, owner of Hotel Dwarika’s, passes away (kh 18/07/2024), Ambica Shrestha, who championed women’s entrepreneurship, dies at 92 : A true visionary, she dedicated her life to preserving Nepal’s rich heritage, by Sangam Prasain (kp 19/07/2024), Ambica Shrestha (1933-2024) : The long and fearless life of a crusader for cultural preservation and women's rights in Nepal, by Lisa Choegyal (nt 27/07/2024)

Researching early twentieth-century lives : Historians have not paid sufficient attention to the influences and individuals at work in the frenetic decade, by Pratyoush Onta (kp 05/07/2024) [on Kedar Man Vyatith]

Dr. Ananda Bahadur Thapa : Death Of A Legendary Figure, by Keshab Poudel (asp 28/06/2024)

Jim Simons' gift to Nepal : American billionaire philanthropist who helped support Nepal’s hospitals dies at 86, by Kunda Dixit (nt 17/05/2024)

In transit to the Golden Land : Govinda Rijal, a refugee from Bhutan who refused to be resettled overseas, killed in a freak accident in Kathmandu, by Devendra Bhattarai (nt 17/05/2024)

Shreeya Giri from Nepal included in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for mental health advocacy (nlt 16/05/2024)

Historian Gyanmani Nepal passes away (rep 14/05/2024)

Devi Khadka: The champion of sexual violence victims (rep 23/04/2024)

A vocal champion of indigenous rights : Journalist Dev Kumar Sunuwar has broken barriers in media representation of the indigenous community, by Aarati Ray (kp 22/04/2024)

Chittaranjan Nepali’s epic themes of history : His major thrust was the study of the characters in national history who had performed heroic acts, by Abhi Subedi (kp 14/04/2024)

Enriching our obits : Proper obituaries are essential for instilling professionalism in the genre, by Dharma Adhikari (kp 11/03/2024)

A journey of resilience : After overcoming caste-based discrimination in her early years, Bishnu Maya Pariyar is now known for tireless efforts in uplifting marginalised communities, by Jagdishor Panday (kp 08/03/2024)

Eminent Educationist With A Vision, by Mohan Lohani (rn 08/03/024) [on Rudra Raj Pande]

The Guru That Guna Dev Sir Was, by P Kharel (rn 04/03/2024)

A Legendary Figure : Died year ago at the age of 95, Himalaya Sumsher Rana will be remembered forever in Nepalese history (sp 23/02/2024)

Mountain man Al Read, 87 : Remembering the pioneer of Himalayan rafting, trekking and mountaineering, by Lisa Choegyal (nt 09/02/2024)

Kamal Ratna Tuladhar, long-time copy editor for the Post, dies aged 67 : Tuladhar used to copy-edit news and opinion articles for business and op-ed pages (kp 15/01/2024), Dear Sir, please find attached your obituary : Kamal Ratna Tuladhar was one of the last old-style copy editors in Nepal’s fledgling print journalism, by Dinesh Kafle (kp 25/01/2024)

The accidental champion of biodiversity : Nanda Lal Majhi has dedicated 35 years to biodiversity conservation in Nepal. His efforts underscore the role of local communities in conservation, by Aarati Ray (kp 15/01/2024)

Remembering An Inspiring Karma Yogi, by Dipak Gyawali (sp 12/01/2024) [on Toni Hagen]

Final rites of senior journalist Pokharel performed (kh 02/01/2024), An Ideally Assertive Editor, by Dhruba Adhikary (rn 10/01/2024)

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Dilli Raman Regmi, his life and legacy




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