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PM Modi inaugurates exhibition of Lord Buddha’s relics

New Delhi - Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi,  has inaugurated the Grand International Exhibition of Holy

Gen Z Uprising Reshapes Nepal: Nation Heads to March 2026 Elections

Kathmandu, Nov. 22 — Nepal is in the throes of a profound political transformation driven by a

Call for closer cooperation between Nepal and EU in the ICT sector

AWS Community Day 2026 highlights Nepal’s rising Cloud & AI ecosystem

Nepal Reasserts Claim Over Lipulek, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura Amid India–China Pilgrimage Route Dispute

Call for closer cooperation between Nepal and EU in the ICT sector

The Awakening Mind in Action: Applying Buddhist Epistemology and Ethics to Contemporary Social Change

News

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AWS Community Day 2026 highlights Nepal’s rising Cloud & AI ecosystem

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Nepal Reasserts Claim Over Lipulek, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura Amid India–China Pilgrimage Route Dispute

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Legendary Bollywood singer, Asha Bhosle, passes away

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Former Nepal PM and Home Minister arrested over Gen Z protests

Op-Ed

The Awakening Mind in Action: Applying Buddhist Epistemology and Ethics to Contemporary Social Change
Nepal’s GOP Fractures: Reform, Rupture, or Rebirth?
Meditation and inner peace
The Delusion of the State: Nepal’s Gen Z Revolt and the Crisis of Recognition
A Missed Opportunity

UK

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Bringing the NHS to your community – the Service Access roadshow on tour

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NNA UK celebrates 12th anniversary by organising educational conference

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Breaking Silence: London Event Spotlights Domestic Violence’s Devastating Impact on Mental Health

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Britain unveils tough plan to curb illegal immigration

Nepal

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Nepal Reasserts Claim Over Lipulek, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura Amid India–China Pilgrimage Route Dispute

Nepal Airlines Apologises After Map Error Sparks Backlash
Nepal Adopts Five-Day Work Week Amid Fuel Crisis Triggered by Middle East Conflict

Interview

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‘‘The evolving power struggle between the US and China in South Asia is likely to escalate under Trump presidency’’- RAMESH ADHIKARI

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‘Traditional caste system is a man-made social construct that has pushed the Dalits to continued state of oppression’-Dr Drona Prakash Rasali

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‘The global community must recognise the urgency of climate crisis and take decisive action’

Food & Lifestyle

Appropriate treatment for hypertension could avert 76 million deaths globally by 2050: WHO
UK’s First Permanent Gallery on South Asian Community Provides a Window into Rich Heritage and Culture
Ancient Origins of Curry Unearthed in South-East Asia: Traces of Spice Trade 2,000 Years Ago
Shockwaves in the Beverage Industry: Diet Coke Ingredient Labeled a Potential Cancer Risk
Global Study Warns of Alarming Rise in Diabetes Cases Worldwide, Urgent Action Needed

Economy

Nepal aims to become a major clean energy exporter in South Asia: Minister Ghising
Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia
South Asia’s Growth Remains Resilient but Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, World Bank Reports
Sri Lanka Excludes Banks from Local Debt Restructuring Plan to Safeguard Deposits
Rising Debt and Inequalities Amplify Global Employment Divide, says ILO Report

South Asia

Nepal Reasserts Claim Over Lipulek, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura Amid India–China Pilgrimage Route Dispute
Nepal Airlines Apologises After Map Error Sparks Backlash
Nepal Adopts Five-Day Work Week Amid Fuel Crisis Triggered by Middle East Conflict
Balendra Shah, 35, appointed new Nepal PM
Global South cannot wait, warns Dr Karki

Profile

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Nepalese Teenager Breaks Record as Youngest to Summit All 14 Highest Peaks

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Kiban Rai Becomes First Nepalese Player to Sign Professional Contract in English Football League

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Cllr Nina Gurung Becomes UK’s First Female Mayor of Nepalese and British Gurkha Heritage

Entrepreneurship

SecurityPal: Bridging Silicon Valley and Silicon Peaks
Genese Solution achieves the AWS Generative AI Competency
Varang Health Care rebrands itself to provide quality care services
Another Big Year for the Makesworth Foundation
Rubicon Drinks Founder Naresh Nagrecha Remembered for Business Acumen and Philanthropy

Kids & Educational

Nurturing Bonds: Guiding Your Teen Through Tough Times with Love and Support
Three UK Girls Embark on a Philanthropic Journey to Nepal: Diary Chronicles their Transformative Volunteering Experience
UK Girls Embark on Life-Changing Journey: Volunteering in Nepal’s Rural School, Diary Chronicles Adventure(Day-3)
Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says
WHO prepares plan to keep children safe online

Research & Academic

The Awakening Mind in Action: Applying Buddhist Epistemology and Ethics to Contemporary Social Change
Declining Genetic Diversity Threatens Wildlife Survival
Groundbreaking Study Explores Postnatal Mental Health of British South Asian Mothers
Can the NHS soup and shake diet really reverse diabetes? Here’s what you need to know
Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia

SAT Special

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Understanding the Diversity of South Asian Communities in the UK

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of South Asia: A Spotlight on the Region during Heritage Month

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Why the 1923 Nepal–Britain Treaty of Friendship is of great importance for Nepal and the UK

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Breakthrough Season for British South Asian Football Players

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Asians on New Year Honours List 2023

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British Asian achievers honoured and winners announced at Annual ceremony