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From Himalayan Shrub to Notebook: How Lokta Becomes Paper
From inner bark to a finished notebook, lokta papermaking combines forest knowledge, fibre preparation and the patient work of forming each sheet.
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Prakash Sayami: A Life Between Literature and Cinema
Filmmaker, writer and broadcaster Prakash Sayami has spent decades connecting Nepali cinema, literature and music—and…
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Why Does Timur Make Your Mouth Tingle?
The tingle involves touch-related sensory pathways. Here is what the research says, and what it…
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Nepali worker killed in Nonsan: The factory safety questions
A Nepali worker died in a Nonsan factory on 20 October. What is confirmed, what…
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Dashain Honours Goddesses. Who Cares for the Women Behind It?
Dashain honours feminine power, yet women often carry the work of celebration. How Nepali families can share the cooking, care and responsibility this…
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Ibaraki Minimum Wage Rises: What Nepali Workers Should Check
Ibaraki’s hourly minimum rose to ¥1,136 on 18 October 2026. Here is how Nepali workers can check eligible pay, October hours and payslips.
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Starting a Business in Nepal: A Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs
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Weekly edition · OCTOBER 31ST 2026
Australia Calling: Nishan Mainali’s Next Adventure
Ratan Karki: The Nepali YouTuber Making Headlines Beyond…
Weekly edition | October 31st 2026
Australia Calling: Nishan Mainali’s Next Adventure
Ratan Karki: The Nepali YouTuber Making Headlines Beyond Social Media
From Japan–Nepal travel vlogs to public scrutiny, Ratan Karki's YouTube journey reveals the reach and responsibility of a Nepali digital creator.
From Hope to Movement: The Story of Ujwal Thapa and Bibeksheel
The story of Ujwal Thapa, Bibeksheel Nepali and Nepal's movement for accountable, citizen-led politics.
UK Religious-Worker Visa Changes: A Guide for Nepalis
UK religious-work visa rules change on 29 October 2026. A guide for Nepalis to sponsor support, wage exemptions, family arrangements and application checks.
Kathmandu Guest House: A Family Home That Became a Landmark
How a family guest house became part of Thamel’s tourism story—and what its history reveals about Nepali enterprise, neighbourhood change and cultural memory.
Apple TV’s ‘Tenzing’ Reopens Everest’s Recognition Debate
Apple TV’s Tenzing revisits the 1953 Everest ascent and the enduring debate over recognition for Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.
USCIS Deadline Changes: A Guide for Nepali Applicants
USCIS deadline guidance changes on 23 October 2026. What Nepali applicants should check about weekends, age limits, paper filings and online submissions.
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Nepal Digest
Weekly edition · OCTOBER 24TH 2026
Ramesh Shrestha: From Worker to GCD and NRNA Leadership
Munu Adhikari: Finding Her Voice, Making Her Mark
No. 4 · 2026
Ramesh Shrestha: From Worker to GCD and NRNA Leadership
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Nepal Digest
Weekly edition · OCTOBER 17TH 2026
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa: The First Nepali Woman to Summit All 14 Eight-Thousanders
From Migrant Worker to a Voice for Millions:…
No. 3 · 2026
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa: The First Nepali Woman to Summit All 14 Eight-Thousanders
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Nepal Digest
Weekly edition · OCTOBER 10TH 2026
Cholendra Shumsher Rana: From the Rana Lineage to Nepal’s Supreme Court
From Policy Rooms to the Finance Ministry: Swarnim…
No. 2 · 2026
Cholendra Shumsher Rana: From the Rana Lineage to Nepal’s Supreme Court
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Nepal Digest
Weekly edition · OCTOBER 4TH 2026
Finding Home in Nepal
Home, identity & belonging
No. 1 · 2026