Nepal’s economy is wobbling, and the World Bank says the country could even slip into negative growth if the current instability continues.
After months of political protests and nationwide disruptions, what began as social unrest is now threatening to turn into an economic crisis.
The Warning Bell
In its latest Nepal Development Update, the World…
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In another proud moment for Nepali women in sports, Indu Barma, captain of Nepal’s national women’s cricket team, has become the first-ever Nepali woman cricketer to score 1,000 runs in T20 International cricket.
Indu achieved this remarkable milestone during Nepal’s victory against Malaysia on Tuesday, where she remained unbeaten on 48 runs.
With an average…
Strong monsoon-style rains have wreaked havoc across eastern and southern Nepal since Friday, triggering deadly landslides, flash floods, and flooding that have claimed dozens of lives and left many missing.
Death Toll, Missing, and Damage
Officials say at least 47 people are confirmed dead, with nine more reported missing.
In Ilam district, along the border…
The world just met its first half-trillionaire. Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has officially crossed a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes’ latest estimate.
How He Got There
The climb didn’t happen overnight.
Tesla’s stock surged again this year, driven by optimism around its robotaxi rollout and energy division.…
Puja Mahato leads the charge as Nepal level the Women’s T20I series against Malaysia
The sun was setting over the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, and Nepal’s team looked quietly determined. Just a day earlier, they had lost by only three runs. A tough defeat. But today was different. There was no doubt, only a…
In Nepal, like much of South Asia, the craze for Hindi, South Indian and Telugu blockbusters runs deep. Big names, big action, big heroes the screen is filled with spectacle. Yet, ask fans what their favorite superstar’s character was called, and most will struggle. We remember the actor, not the role.
But Mohanlal is different.…
Nepali Screens on Fire with Back-to-Back Blockbusters”
These days, the craze for Nepali cinema is going wild. Just a few years ago, audiences were hesitant, but now the hype is bigger than ever. Maybe that’s why this year’s Phoolpati feels so special theaters are buzzing with back-to-back releases. Not one, not two, but three awaited…
Nepal is on the brink of creating history as they gear up to face the mighty West Indies in a three-match T20I series, starting tomorrow, September 27, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This series marks the first-ever bilateral T20 contest between the two nations, making it a milestone moment in Nepal’s cricketing journey.
Led…
Some stories begin quietly in the corners of small towns but end up shining on the world’s grandest stages. Alina Yary, a proud daughter of Nepalgunj, Banke, embodies such a journey. A story of courage, compassion, and unshakable dreams that has now brought her to the spotlight of Miss Universe Nepal 2025.
Born and raised…
Nepalese households and businesses, the cost of living just got a little heavier. The Nepalese rupee (NPR) has plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar (USD), trading at around NPR 142.21 per USD, sparking concerns across the economy.
Historically, the NPR has been pegged to the Indian rupee, which itself has fluctuated against…
