Balendra Shah, a structural engineer, rapper, and former Mayor of Kathmandu, was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister on March 27, 2026, becoming the country's youngest and first Madheshi-origin PM at 35. Rising from Kathmandu's underground hip-hop scene to national politics, he won the 2022 mayoral race as an independent before joining the Rastriya Swatantra Party and leading it to a landslide 182-seat victory in the 2026 snap elections triggered by mass Gen Z protests that toppled the previous government. His record is mixed: praised for urban reforms and transparency initiatives as mayor, but criticised for heavy-handed enforcement and controversial public statements. He now faces the far greater challenge of delivering on sweeping economic and social promises at the national level.

Sushila Karki never sought power but when Nepal needed someone it could trust, her name rose above the noise. A woman who spent decades saying no to the powerful, refusing favours, standing firm when others bent, she became Nepal's first ever woman Prime Minister not through ambition but through a lifetime of integrity. When critics called her incompetent and swore the election would never happen, she didn't argue, she delivered. For an entire generation searching for proof that honesty in leadership is still possible, Karki is that proof.

Nepal's March 5, 2026 election highlights widespread frustration with Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN-Maoist Centre, plagued by corruption, nepotism, unstable coalitions, short governments, and failure on jobs, equity, and power supply. Amid the 2025 Gen Z protests, RSP disruptors, independents, and energy experts push an anti-corruption reform agenda. With 3,400+ candidates for 275 seats, voters face a stark choice: old guard continuity or real change in Nepal's pivotal post-2015 po

A raw account of trekking Nepal's newly opened North ABC trail to Panchakunda Lake and Annapurna First Base Camp. Four days through remote terrain with no network, limited facilities, crossing green waterfalls, surviving off-road jeep rides, and reaching the surreal blue lake at over 4000 meters. This is what it takes to trek one of the most scenic and untouched routes in the Annapurna region.

In September 2025, Nepal’s youth rose against corruption. Protests escalated on September 8 when police killed 19, including teens, sparking outrage. On September 9, protesters burned corrupt symbols like Singha Durbar, forcing Prime Minister Oli’s resignation; 71 died. Youth chose Sushila Karki as interim leader on September 12. Mourning and global calls for justice followed.

The Seto Machhindranath Temple in Kathmandu is a vibrant symbol of Nepal’s Hindu-Buddhist harmony. This article explores the legend of the rain god, the lively Jana Baha Dyah Jatra chariot festival, and the sacred Mahasnana ritual, celebrating Newari artistry and community spirit.

I was about to embark on the Annapurna Circuit Trek—a journey into one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Harati Mata’s story, beginning with her identity as a demoness who caused suffering and ending with her evolution into a compassionate deity.

Janaki Mandir is a tribute to the Hindu goddess Sita. According to the epic Ramayana, Janakpur was Sita's birthplace

Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain and is also called Maha Saptami.  “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means leaves hence the rites are conducted on this day by offering variety of flowers and leaves.

Ghatasthapana is a ritual of the placement of the auspicious Ghada for invoking the goddess and ushering in the festivity of Bada Dashain.

Every twelve years, the Shey Gompa in the Dolpa district comes alive with the vibrant Shey Mela also known as the "Shelri Dugdra Festival".

Detailed overview of air accidents in Nepal; the timeline, the caused , and the number of casualties each year.

Tamang shamans, the healers of Himalayas play a vital role as healers, counselors, and guardians of tradition.

Saurya Airplane Crash at Tribhuwan International Airport (July 24 2024), Wednesday.

The term "Musahar" originates from their traditional occupation of catching rats and the community have faced discrimination for centuries.