Ukrainian creative Yulia came to Nepal looking for answers. Instead, she found a community dancing barefoot at 8 am. At 8 o’clock on a Saturday morning, while most of Kathmandu is still easing into the day, more than a hundred people are dancing barefoot. There are no phones in sight. No cocktails. No small talk. […]
At 21, Sonam Bhuti Gurung is using a second-hand iPhone and an unshakable sense of purpose to tell stories from Upper Dolpa that Nepal has long ignored. Education does not just mean certificates, you have to understand the real value of education. You need meaningful education that can actually help you in life. You have […]
Luvana Shrestha Taking Mental Health From Hashtags to Households In Nepal, mental health is finally having its moment. Conversations around anxiety, burnout, and emotional wellbeing are no longer whispered, they are posted, shared, and spoken about openly. But somewhere between awareness and access lies a quiet gap. One that Luvana Shrestha has chosen to step […]
In an education culture that often rewards memorisation over curiosity, Krish Yadav is asking uncomfortable but necessary questions. The 18-year-old creator, researcher and media host believes that the most important skill young people in Nepal can develop is the ability to think critically. Recognised as the Glocal Teen Hero 2025, an initiative by Glocal, Krish […]
REKHA KHETAN In a world that often equates leadership with volume, loud declarations, quick wins and constant visibility, Rekha Khetan believes in something quieter, and far more lasting: commitment, continuity and care. As the current President of Marwari Mahila Manch, one of Kathmandu’s oldest and most respected women-led organisations, Rekha’s leadership is rooted in lived […]