KATHMANDU, March 26: Nishchal Baniya, from the esteemed Zhejiang University of Technology with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology, has been selected to present his groundbreaking research at the highly anticipated 13th ISABS Conference on Applied Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Translational Medicine. The prestigious summit is scheduled to be held in June, 2024 in Croatia.

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: Nepalis singer-songwriter, Sushant Ghimire, has captivated audiences with his latest release, ‘Mann Chari’. The official music video, directed by ROB Rawfilms and featuring Nabin Chandra Aryal, made its debut on September 18, 2023, setting a melodic tone for a new era. The audio is produced, mixed by Esther Rijan and audio is mastered by Saswot Shrestha.

Journalist Jagadishor Panday awarded in US

Published On: October 9, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, OCT 9: Journalist Jagadishor Panday, who has been reporting for media outlets for more than 12 years, was awarded for his significant national and international contributions to Nepali journalism and the media industry. The award was presented by Joyce E Watterman, Council President of the City Council of Jersey City, during the 6th Annual Red Saree Event organized by Hudson Speaks against Sexual Violence (HSASV).

Asmita Rana on Stage: Pursuing a childhood dream

Published On: August 27, 2023 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

From a young age, Asmita Rana nurtured a childhood dream of becoming a renowned model and dancer. This innate curiosity ignited her passion for dancing, a flame that burned brightly throughout her formative years.

Manoj Joshi, a prominent figure in Nepalese television journalism, has charted an illustrious journey spanning over two decades in the industry. His foray into this realm began as a newsreader at Image Channel Television, and today, he stands as a distinguished 'TV Journalist' at AP 1 Television in Kathmandu. Joshi's footprint also graced Kantipur Television for several years, enriching his TV journalism expedition. Throughout his career, he has wielded his skills in news writing, editing, and conducting face to face live interviews with subject matter experts, solidifying his role in television journalism.

Most of us at some point of time have considered a career transformation, right? Some of us fail to pile up the guts needed to switch over while there are some daredevils who go on landing on a completely different career path.

It is said parents are the ultimate role models for their children. This was true in case of Ankit Sharma, the son of well-known Nepali actor and director Ashok Sharma. Following in his father’s footsteps, Ankit chose the film industry for a career. Ankit, now 26, first came to fame in 2019 with the film 'Rato Tika Nidhar Ma'. He started acting as a child, participating in his school plays. "My teachers used to encourage me to participate in various plays and then I became fond of acting," said Ankit. During his days in school, he landed a number of roles in theaters. One of the defining moments in his career was when he played the lead role in the musical drama 'The Lion King' (2010) by Jyoti Man Sherchan in which he played the role of 'Scar'. This not only catapulted him to a sudden fame, but also helped him to decide his future career. Over the years, he also played small roles in other plays such as 'Pied Piper' and 'True West'.

Five Nepalis listed in Forbes’ Under 30 from Asia

Published On: May 27, 2022 06:29 PM NPT By: Republica

Five Nepalis have been included in the list of “Forbes’ Under 30 from Asia” category by Forbes. Forbes, a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle selected this list on the basis of innovative ways followed by the entrepreneurs to redefine the future of business and society in Asia with their forward-thinking vision.

5 things about Saigrace Pokharel

Published On: November 21, 2021 01:56 PM NPT By: Sangita Shrestha

Saigrace Pokharel is a social impact storyteller who is based in Barcelona, Spain. He is currently in Nepal and is busy with his “Word Tour with Saigrace”. He owns a production house and he produces commercial photos and videos for different companies. At this time, in Nepal he is visiting seven different places — Dhangadhi, Jhapa, Dharan, Chitwan, Butwal, Pokhara and Kathmandu — for his Word Tour. Moreover, he is working on his project to publish his first novel and song.

The modern entrepreneur (with video)

Published On: September 30, 2021 12:10 PM NPT By: Sangita Shrestha

There's always a struggle behind one's success. One can only see the tip of the iceberg, whereas it's depth is rooted deep down below the ocean. Similarly, first a makeup artist and social media influencer Lemi, too has a story behind her success. Lemi, is now an entrepreneur who recently founded Pastel Beauty by Lemi, her brand of cosmetics.