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Politics on the peak, CPN Maoist team preparing the Mt. Everest ascent

January 23, 2012
Politics on the peak, CPN Maoist team preparing the Mt. Everest ascent

A team comprising of 11 mountaineers including the central committee member of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Krishna KC and Chairman Prachanda’s son Prakash Dahal have headed to climb 6,000 m high Langtang mountain. This climb is in preparation of climbing the Mount Everest. After the intention to climb the world’s highest peak, party’s...

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eBay’s top seller Dario Lopez is a Nepali, Sudip Gautam

September 14, 2011
eBay’s top seller Dario Lopez is a Nepali, Sudip Gautam

A 13 year old kid selling SIM cards in eBay has grown to be the top seller in eBay. The Schoolkid trader, known as Dario Lopez, is in fact a Nepali living in UK, Sudip Gautam. The 21 year old Sudip now owns a company with 13 staffs and an annual turnover of more...

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7 records in 7 wonders – Rohit’s next feat

July 4, 2011
7 records in 7 wonders – Rohit’s next feat

The 4-times record holder in the Guinness Book of World Records, Rohit Timilsina, is planning for his next world record. The new record will be the 7 records in 7 wonders. In our recent conversation with Rohit, he told that he is preparing for his next record with hard labor and dedication. In the...

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US secretary of state Clinton honored Chari Maya Tamang

June 30, 2011
US secretary of state Clinton honored Chari Maya Tamang

Ms Chari Maya Tamang of Nepal was awarded the 2011 Hero Acting to End Modern Slavery Award, on June 27 2011. She was honored by the US secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton, during the release of 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at the state Department in Washington. The 2011 TIP Report notes:...

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Rohit Timilsina – 4 Guinness world records and his quest for more

June 28, 2011
Rohit Timilsina – 4 Guinness world records and his quest for more

COMING SOON – An exclusive interview with Rohit Timilsina, in which he has revealed his future plans 25 years old Nepali, Rohit Timilsina, is renowned by his records in the Guinness Book of World record. Rohit has registered his name in the recrod book by performing various amazing acts. It was not only once...

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US Lesbian couple got married in Nepal with the help of Blue Diamond Society

June 22, 2011
US Lesbian couple got married in Nepal with the help of Blue Diamond Society

An American lesbian couple, a lawyer and a college professor, married in Dakshinkali temple, south of Katmandu, on June 20, 2011.  Present in the ceremony were the local gay rights activists of Blue Diamond Society. A gay rights activist and Parliament member, Sunil Babu Pant, was also present in the ceremony. The lesbian couple...

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National Census 2011 began with more than 50 major questions

June 18, 2011

National Census 2011 has begun from Friday with collecting information from President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, Vice President Paramananda Jha and Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khana. President, the head of the state and his family members have been registered as an ordinary citizen for the first time in a century-long history of national census,...

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Gurkha – The Queen awarded bravery medal to Dipprasad Pun

June 3, 2011
Gurkha – The Queen awarded bravery medal to Dipprasad Pun

Corporal Dip Prasad Pun who defeated more than 30 Taliban fighters, alone was awarded the bravery medal by the Queen. During an Investiture Ceremony Buckingham Palace, the Queen honored the 31-year-old Gurkha soldier with the medal. The Britain’s second highest medal for bravery was announced in March for the bravery Dip Prasad showed during...

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32 hours on Mt Everest and meditation for world peace

May 25, 2011
32 hours on Mt Everest and meditation for world peace

A 30-year-old Nepali guru, Bhakta Kumar Rai, has spent 32 hours on top of the Mount Everest. He reached the top at 5:30 am on May 20 and stayed there till 1 pm the next day. In that time he mediated for the world peace for 27 hours. Rai has broken the previous record...

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Mr. Machhapuchre 2068 – Body Building Competition in Pokhara

May 23, 2011
Mr. Machhapuchre 2068 – Body Building Competition in Pokhara

First Mr. Machhapuchre body building competition was held in Pokhara City Hall on 14 May, 2011. In the event, participants from different districts like Tanahun, Palpa, Kapilbastu, Baglung, Rupandehi, and Kaski participated to win the First Mr. Machhapuchre 2068. Here are some of the highlights of the event:

Apa Sherpa’s 21st Mt. Everest ascent breaks his own record

Apa Sherpa has yet again broken his own record of climbing the Mt. Everst for the 21st time. He has been breaking his own records that he made in 1999, every year (except in 2001) for the last ten years. Apa reached  the top of the world at 9:15 in the morning of May...

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Nepali Times: When responsibility turns sour (Nepali blogs ranking)

May 7, 2011
Nepali Times: When responsibility turns sour (Nepali blogs ranking)

It is a huge responsibility to be (and remain) on the top in terms of quality. Nepali Times, an English weekly printed colorful (on glossy paper) is considered top-of-the-class, ‘elite media’ in Nepali journalism. Dazzled by the ‘English kaleidoscope’ I used to believe everything they publish in face value. But, when I came across...

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