Updated: Exclusive | 4th of July, 2026 | Happy Birthday, USA! When reflecting on the United States — once colonized by Great Britain, Spain, France, the Dutch, the Swedes, and even Russia — one cannot help but marvel at its extraordinary resilience and the breathtaking arc of its rise: from a fragile collection of colonies to the world's preeminent superpower. In just 250 years, no nation has transformed itself — or the world — quite so dramatically. Before the Stars and Stri

Exclusive: NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 — Nepal marked another significant milestone in the preservation of its cultural heritage as two priceless antiquities stolen decades ago were officially returned by U.S. authorities during a special handover ceremony at the Consulate General of Nepal in New York on Tuesday. The recovered artifacts—a 13th-century bronze statue of Padma Pani and a 16th-century wooden statue of the Goddess of Dance (Nrityadevi)—were formally transferred to the

Exclusive: New York City's one and only extravagant Nepali Ladies Night is back for its 8th Annual Celebration, and organizers promise this year will surpass all previous editions. Taking place on June 20th at Gulshan Terrace, Woodside, New York, the event is a landmark fixture in the heart of the Nepali American diaspora community. Exclusively curated for Nepali women, the evening is a vibrant celebration of talent, confidence, and cultural pride — offering a graceful platfo

Exclusive — The five-day visit to India by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane is believed to mark the first enduring step in Nepal–India development diplomacy. The high-level talks held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSP Chairman and former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Rabi Lamichhane are expected to elevate Nepal's development diplomacy to new heights. Grand Welcome at BJP Headquarters The scenes of a grand reception accorded to RSP Ch

Exclusive: KATHMANDU / NEW YORK — In a world increasingly shaped by fleeting visual narratives, few photographers carry both the weight of history and the warmth of human connection quite like Keshab Raj Thoker. A Kathmandu-based photojournalist whose career spans more than fifteen years, Thoker has risen to become one of South Asia’s most distinguished visual storytellers. Today, his extraordinary body of work is drawing intense appreciation from the Nepali-American diaspora

Exclusive: FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Nepali community in New Jersey is preparing for a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and unity as the 2nd Annual Nepal Day 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Memorial Park (Schmidt’s Field) and the Memorial School Parking Lot in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Nepal Day has become an important platform for celebrating Nepali identity, preserving cultural traditions, and promoting unity among the growing Nepali diaspora in New Jersey a

by Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar Updated: Millions of Nepalis wake each morning in cities far from where they were born, working jobs that help sustain Nepal’s economy. They send money home, support families across borders, and carry Nepal in their hearts. Yet when it comes to shaping the nation’s future, their voices are too often left outside the room. That is no longer sustainable. The debate over diaspora representation is no longer a side issue. It has become a defining questi

by Pratha Magar | Opinion A Friendship Under the Microscope There is a media frenzy swirling around Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah — their “bromance” — a brotherly friendship, their working relationship, and what it all means for Nepal's political future. Gossip columns and conspiracy theories are having a field day, speculating about power-sharing arrangements between Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) that swept the latest parliamentary elections

Updated: Tribute: Queens, New York — trembled, candles flickered, and tears fell freely in the heart of Queens as members of New York’s Nepali American community gathered in solemn tribute to Inisha BK — a bright 16-year-old whose life was brutally cut short in Surkhet, Nepal. Her death has sent shockwaves from the Himalayas to the streets of America, uniting a diaspora in grief and amplifying a growing global call for justice. A Morning Walk That Never Ended On March 7, 2026

by Shraddha Parajuli Opinion : In today's fast-changing and hyper-connected media landscape, communication is no longer simply about what you say — it is about how you say it, when you say it, and how the public receives it. For emerging political leaders especially, this distinction is not merely strategic; it is existential. In an AI-driven digital world, a single statement can be clipped, reframed, and ignited into viral controversy within minutes — long before any corr

Updated: Exclusive: राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी (रास्वपा) ले गत फागुन २१ गते (२०८२) सम्पन्न प्रतिनिधिसभा सदस्य निर्वाचनमा १६५ मध्ये १२५ साँसद पदमा विजयी हासिल गरेको छ। त्यो भनेको कूल साँसद संख्याको ७५.७६ प्रतिशत पदमा रास्वपाले जित निकालेको हो। त्यस्तै, समानुपातिक निर्वाचन प्रणालीतर्फ १,१२,८०,६१७ मत खसेकोमा १,०८,३५,०२५ (९६.०५%) मत सदर भएको निर्वाचन आयोगले जानकारी गराएको छ। समानुपातिकतर्फ रास्वपाले कूल समानुपातिक मत ५१,८३,४९३ प्राप्त गरेको छ जुन कुल समानुपातिक मतको ४७.४८ प्रतिशत

by Sharda Parajuli Opinion : Today, I write from California in the United States, reflecting on the journey that took me from a remote village shaped by conflict to a life built through resilience and opportunity. My hope is that with the new dawn of Nepal's political landscape after the landslide victory of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in this past week's general election, Nepal is entering a new era of politically stable governance where people can be assured of their saf

Exclusive : Special Editorial from Nepalism: As the results of the general election held on Falgun 21 (March 5) in Nepal continue to come in, there are clear indications that the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has received a strong mandate from the people. However, before the election, the old political leaders failed to even sense that a tsunami of public opinion— The Revolution of the Blue Wave (a wave of change) was approaching. As a result, the large, old, experienced, an

Exclusive : The Election Commission has estimated that 60 percent of voters participated in Nepal’s latest election. Out of a total of 18,903,689 registered voters, nearly 11.3 million cast their ballots, while about 7.5 million did not vote. In this election, approximately 800,000 voters registered for the first time. Among the total electorate, there are 9.006 million male voters and 9.002 million female voters. Voting took place on Fagun 21 (March 5) for the 275-member Fed

Exclusive : In the aftermath of the Gen Z movement, Nepal holds a general election today that will usher in a new mandate. Prime Minister Shushila Karki—who many doubted—will have the last laugh, having accomplished this feat in just six months. Hats off to Prime Minister Karki for her steadfast leadership and sheer determination to preserve the integrity of Nepal's democratic process. The Nepali people are hungry for change. Let us hope this election marks a new dawn of good

Updated: Exclusive : A true democracy flourishes on transparency, the right to information, and freedom of expression. While advanced democracies such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany embrace data-driven election analysis, Nepal remains among a small minority of countries that prohibit public opinion polling during elections. Political scientists increasingly argue that this policy may be counterproductive in the digital age. As misinformation spreads across

From the Editor of Nepalism.com Updated: Exclusive: As the people of Nepal prepare for the country’s historic House of Representatives election on Fagun 21 (March 5)—the first since the Gen-Z movement—they stand at a decisive crossroads. For the first time in many years, citizens have a genuine opportunity to choose new alternatives instead of the deeply entrenched politicians who have systematically plundered the national treasury and exploited natural resources for persona

Exclusive: War is not the answer—but there's a big caveat. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, Iran's Supreme Leader and the world's longest-reigning tyrant, has finally been killed by American-backed Israeli airstrikes. For decades, he called for the death of Israelis and Americans while funneling state funds to Iran's proxies: Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas in Gaza, and Shiite militias in Syria. I grew up listening to my father's World War II stories from Burma (

Exclusive: Yes, let us not forget the sacrifice of the Gen Z martyrs. Let us not forget the struggle and dedication of the living martyrs — the Gen Z injured. The truth is this: Bhadau 23 (September 8th) comes first, and only then Bhadau 24 (September 9th). The Gen Z youths were killed first; only afterward were the structures burned. The structures were not burned first and then the Gen Z youths killed. Structures can be rebuilt, but the lives of the martyred Gen Z youths c

Updated: Exclusive : Nepal’s democratic journey has already crossed three decades. During this period, had good governance been upheld and had our leaders been visionary, our country too could have become a developed nation like Singapore. Instead, over the past thirty-five years, rather than climbing the ladder of prosperity, our motherland Nepal has been plunged deep into corruption. Yet the good news is that we now stand at a historic moment — one in which we can grant a m