Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has resigned, the country’s army chief confirmed in a statement to the nation. He said an interim gov would be formed. She was on her way out of the country, leaving with a trail of blood after 15 yrs at helm. nytimes.com/live/2024/08/0…

“Khadka’s story is now being told in a new documentary called Devi, by Nepali film-maker ⁦⁦Subina Shrestha⁩ . The film follows Khadka’s remarkable efforts to build a survivors’ movement in Nepal and hold officials and politicians to account.” theguardian.com/global-develop…

“In addition, once again drawing on recent Thai political history, party dissolutions have done little to dent the momentum of that particular political camp, representing instead a temporary speed-bump.” thaienquirer.com/52736/move-for… via Thai Enquirer

“A study of the dental remains, together with remains from Chokhopani, Samdzong and four other sites in the Nepali Himalaya, suggests that ancestors of present-day Tibetans have lived in the Himalaya since at least 1450 BCE.” From Mustang, by Amish Mulmi himalmag.com/culture/samdzo…

CC really flexing its muscle

Nepal among the least swearing countries rey hai

“Often political analysts, myself included, will resort to these shorthands because they make things easy to digest: we have conservatives, progressives, and the Thaksinites as the three main camps of Thai politics. But of course things are more nuanced than that.”

One of my fave Manjushree Thapa reflects on the fragility of life and the liberation that comes with embracing it. Recovery is found not only in healing from grief but also in trekking through our inner depths and connecting with the world around us. himalmag.com/culture/manjus…

The arrest of @Durov is an assault on the basic human rights of speech and association. I am surprised and deeply saddened that Macron has descended to the level of taking hostages as a means for gaining access to private communications. It lowers not only France, but the world.

गिरीबन्धु: किनबेचको साक्षी थियो राज्य #giribandhulandscam #ukaalo Devendra R Bhattarai पूरा भिडियाे: youtu.be/SHggEzTinB0

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our former colleague, Shreya Thapa, who was a dynamic and compassionate leader, embodying the spirit of feminist leadership. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends. In remembrance, The Women LEAD Nepal Family

प्रिय श्रद्धा, सुवेल, युगल प्रेम, करुणा र सत्कर्मले भरिएकी सृजनशिल बहिनी श्रेया थापाको असमयको मृत्यु कुनै सजिलो र सानो घटना थिएन । हार्दिक शोक-समवेदना छ प्रियजन ! subel khaling bhandari Sradda

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In 2005 veteran Journalist Subel Rai Bhandari subel khaling bhandari sparked the idea in my brain that I should join the 📻 few years later it happened & here we are today two decades later! Thank you big bro. 🙏🏼 Moral - Shine the light always! 🤙🏼

Rod was very kind to me when I was a young journalist in Kabul. He now faces an incredible battle with brain cancer and needs help to live with dignity. Please consider donating and sharing his story. gofund.me/8551c200

I had the opportunity to watch #Rajagunj last year—a powerful, masterfully crafted film made with much love by dear friend Deepak. Stunning cinematography and a great background story that stays with you. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss out! Congrats on the big opening!

जिन्दगी : न तल्लो बाटो, न माथ्लो ! * सपना पनि पीडामा छ : “न अमेरिका पुग्न सकिने भो, न घर फर्कन।”Ukaalo subel khaling bhandari Amod Pyakuryal Abhash Budhathoki Abinash * ukaalo.com/news/20250514-…

Joel Joël van Houdt is a nice guy and a good friend. He is also a very talented photographer. Please consider supporting his photobook project: kickstarter.com/projects/joelv…

Afshaan and Kevin are dear friends. They need help to bring their daughter home from NICU. Please support if you can. gofundme.com/f/secure-ameli…

गीत गाएरै संसार घुमौँला भन्ने कहिल्यै सोचेको थिइनँ: अमृत गुरुङ (भिडियोसहित) ukaalo.com/news/28464/