Podcasts about Kathmandu

We hear from the man who survived for nearly a week on one of the most dangerous parts of Mount Everest with little food, no water and few supplies. Dawa Sherpa became separated from his group after running out of oxygen during bad weather and his family had begun mourning his death. But, after six days, he was found by a cleaning crew, crawling and sliding his way back to base camp.Also: The teenager who was surprised to find his exam paper included a poem he'd inspired. It had been written by his mum several years earlier. How an art student from Germany ended up in charge of a Swedish island. The US singer Barry Manilow returns to the stage after overcoming lung cancer. Plus the boy who can impersonate the calls of more than a hundred birds; and the mysterious knitted toys that have been popping up around an English village. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.(Photo: Dawa Sherpa arriving at a hospital in Kathmandu. Credit: Reuters)Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson

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Das Massaker im nepalischen Königshaus von 2001 brachte mit Gyanendra Bir Bikram einen König hervor, den das Volk auch beim zweiten Mal nicht auf dem Thron wollte. Von Murat Kayi.

Renowned Nepali writer Ram Babu Subedi turns 80 today, according to the Nepali calendar. Born in Kaski in 1947, May 27, Subedi is best known for children's songs he penned, such as ‘Aitabar Bihanai', ‘Mero Gaun Jyamire' and many more. With more than three decades of teaching experience at institutions including Budhanilkantha School in Kathmandu and Eton College in the UK, he has also been honoured with numerous literary awards. In this podcast trailer, Nepal correspondent Girish Subedi speaks with Ram Babu Subedi about the story and inspiration behind the iconic children's song ‘Mero Gaun Jyamire'. - सन् १९४७ मे २७ मा कास्कीमा जन्मिएका कवि रामबाबु सुवेदीको आज नेपाली पात्रो अनुसार ८० औँ जन्मोत्सव परेको छ। उनी वि.स. २००४ जेठ १४ मा कास्कीको हंसपुरमा जन्मिएका हुन्। अनेकौँ पुरस्कारबाट सम्मानित र विभिन्न साहित्यिक संस्थाहरूसँग पनि आवद्ध रहेका सुवेदीसँग नेपाल संवाददाता गिरिश सुवेदीले गर्नुभएको कुराकानीको यो अंशमा हामी उनका चर्चित बाल गीतहरू मध्य एक — ‘मेरो गाउँ ज्यामिरे' पछाडिको कथा सुन्ने छौँ।“आइतवार बिहानै” र “मेरो गाउँ ज्यामिरे” जस्ता चर्चित बाल गीतका लेखक रहेका उनीसँग काठमाण्डूको बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल र युकेको इटन कलेज जस्ता नाम चलेका शैक्षिक संस्थाहरूमा तीन दशक भन्दा बढी समय नेपाली विषयको अध्यापन गरेको अनुभव छ। हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।जानकारी: आफ्ना बच्चाहरूको साहित्यिक प्रतिभा एसबीएस नेपालीमार्फत प्रस्तुत गर्न चाहनुहुन्छ? अस्ट्रेलियामा हुर्कँदै गरेको दोस्रो पुस्ताका नेपाली भाषीहरूका भावना, कल्पना र सिर्जनात्मक अभिव्यक्तिलाई समेट्ने प्रयासका साथ हामी ‘बाल जगत्‌' लिएर आएका छौँ। विभिन्न नेपाली भाषा विद्यालयमा पढ्दै गरेका विद्यार्थीहरूले वाचन गरेका कविताहरूको उक्त प्रस्तुतिमा आफ्ना बच्चाहरूलाई पनि सहभागी गराउन चाहनुहुन्छ भने, हामीलाई nepali.program@sbs.com.au मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्। https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbW4waFsLb8&list=RDSbW4waFsLb8&start_radio=1

In this powerful podcast, Dr. Umesh Bogati, a geriatrician, social worker, and doctor at Bir Hospital, shares deep insights into the Nepal healthcare system and the real challenges doctors face every day. From choosing government hospitals over private practice to navigating doctor burnout in Nepal, this conversation uncovers the truth behind the medical profession. We explore doctor life in Nepal after graduation, the struggle of working in resource-limited hospitals in Kathmandu, and the reality of healthcare resources in Nepal. Dr. Bogati also explains geriatric care in Nepal, focusing on elderly care, aging population challenges, and how old patients should be treated with dignity and proper medical attention. The discussion dives into dementia in Nepal, including symptoms, diagnosis, and dementia treatment practices. We also talk about healthcare reform in Nepal, government priorities, health insurance systems, digitization in hospitals, and the gap between public vs private hospitals in Nepal. Additionally, the podcast highlights social work in healthcare, cultural shifts in family systems, and how elderly people are affected when children move abroad. If you're interested in Nepal medical system, doctor lifestyle, or healthcare challenges in developing countries, this episode offers real, unfiltered insights. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Umesh Bogati: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.UmeshBogati/ LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/umesh-bogati-4067a245  

ITP - 146 Audrey Forgeron, international educator, podcaster, and certified life coach, discusses her global teaching journey across Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Chile, Senegal, Italy, Jamaica, and Nepal. Audrey shares insights on international education, transitioning from teaching into life coaching, cultural adjustment abroad, and how her coaching business, Forge Your Best Life, supports educators and professionals seeking growth and balance.Audrey's Coaching Website: https://forgeyourbestlife.com/Audrey's Podcast: https://educatorsgoingglobal.com/(00:00) Introduction to the International Teacher Podcast (03:24) Exploring the Educators Going Global Podcast (06:14) Audrey's International Teaching Journey (11:42) The Journey of a Life Coach (11:57) Personal Growth and Coaching Success (16:56) Cultural Insights and Personal Stories-more information-The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest  ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ -  ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Hannah's Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Gregory Lemoine:⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Apps by Greg:https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840  1. Who's That? Name & Face Trainer  Nov 21, 2025https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803   2. Facetag | Memory Trainer   Dec 16, 2025

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off with jokes and a wild Port Douglas hotel review before playing “More or Less” on global tech sales. They chat with Michelle, a site supervisor, then debate clickbait “daily sex” studies and take listener calls. The team “Take the Edge Off My Life” by helping Crystal with a $400 power/internet bill as she cares for her terminally ill husband, and later helps Lucy with ferry costs for a fresh start in Christchurch. Clint interviews The Inspired Unemployed about their Kathmandu puffer collab and COVID rise, they debate leaving concerts early, propose new faces for NZ currency, read Dan’s teenage diary about youth group antics, play Roll Call Roulette, promote Pink Shirt Day, and “catch a cheater” over a Kmart trolley text. 00:44 Port Douglas Review 02:42 More Or Less Tech 06:18 Pop Culture Scandal 08:09 First Call Michelle 12:12 Naughty 6:40 19:12 Take The Edge Off 22:36 Inspired Unemployed Chat 26:58 Leaving Concerts Early 35:33 Currency Face Swap 44:03 Take The Edge Off Winner 48:16 Dans Diary Youth Group 51:55 Youth Group Scandals 55:54 Roll Call Roulette 01:00:21 Celebrity Sightings Call 01:04:11 Pink Shirt Day Talk 01:07:18 To Catch A Cheater 01:10:09 Wrap Up And Outro

Legendary travel writer Rick Steves reflects on his days adventuring down "the hippie trail" from Istanbul to Kathmandu... and we discover why you might find him eating at McDonald's in Paris; plus The Lullaby Project brings together singer-songwriter Stephanie Schneiderman and the Oregon Symphony to perform a song co-written by an incarcerated mother for her child. 

In this new episode, we continue our conversation with world-renowned fashion designer Prabal Gurung, whose designs have been worn by celebrities including the former US First Lady Michelle Obama and Bollywood star Alia Bhatt. In this second part of the conversation, Gurung takes us down memory lane to his school days at St. Xavier's in Kathmandu and shares the reactions he received from family friends when he told them of his ambitions in the fashion industry. He also reveals his ultimate dream: to dress the first female President of the United States, while hinting at the designers he would like to dress him. This interview was recorded at SBS's Federation Square studio during his visit for Melbourne Fashion Week 2026. - एसबीएस नेपालीको यो पोडकास्ट अङ्कमा हामी, अमेरिकाकी पूर्व प्रथम महिला मिशेल ओबामादेखि भारतीय सिनेकर्मी आलिया भट्‌सम्मलाई, आफूले डिजाइन गरेको पोसाक लगाइदिन सफल र चर्चित फेसन डिजाइनर प्रबल गुरुङसँगको कुराकानीलाई जारी राख्दै छौँ। वार्तालापको यो दोस्रो भागमा उनले काठमाण्डूस्थित सेन्ट जेभियर्सको आफ्नो स्कूले जीवनका केही पलहरू सम्झिएका छन् भने फेसन डिजाइनर बन्छु भन्दा नेपालमा रहेका नातागोता लगायतकाले उनलाई सुनाएका कुरा अनि भविष्यमा अमेरिकाको पहिलो महिला राष्ट्रपति हुने व्यक्तिलाई आफ्नै डिजाइनको ड्रेस लगाइदिने इच्छा खुलाउँदै आफूलाई पनि मन पर्ने डिजाइनरहरू बारे सङ्केत गरेका छन् । यो कुराकानी केही समय अगि सम्पन्न मेलबर्न फेसन वीक २०२६ मा भाग लिन गुरुङ मेलबर्न आएको बेला, एसबीएसको फेडेरेसन स्क्वेरस्थित स्टुडियोमा गरिएको थियो।

Nepal Royal Massacre is one of modern history's most shocking royal tragedies: a family gathering in Kathmandu that ended with King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and much of Nepal's royal family dead. In this dark history podcast episode, we trace the Nepal Royal Massacre through Crown Prince Dipendra, his blocked relationship with Devyani Rana, the Shah dynasty prophecy, and the palace dinner on 1 June 2001 that turned into a massacre. This history podcast episode also examines the official account, Dipendra being crowned king while in a coma, Gyanendra's succession, the Kathmandu riots, and the conspiracy theories that still surround the Nepal Royal Massacre. It is a story of love, power, dynasty, public distrust, and one of the most unsettling real life mysteries in modern true crime history. Topics Include: The Shah dynasty prophecy and the “tenth generation” curse Crown Prince Dipendra and Devyani Rana Royal astrology, status, and marriage politics The June 2001 family gathering inside the palace The massacre, the “accident” cover story, and Dipendra's coma Succession, outrage, and the conspiracy theories that followed Resources and Further Reading Nepalese royal massacre - Wikipedia A royal massacre - ABC Massacre at the Palace - by Jonathan Gregson Nepal Royal Family Massacre - Zero Hour Documentry Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland Community & Calls to Action Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast Website: TheCompendiumPodcast.com Support us: Sign up to Patreon Certified Freaks: Submit your job Descriptions Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Host & Show InfoHosts: Kyle Risi & Adam CoxIntro Music: Alice in dark WonderlandCommunity & Calls to ActionReview & follow on: Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @theCompendiumPodcastWebsite: thecompendiumpodcast.comSupport us: Sign up to PatreonCircus Job Board: Apply to join the CircusShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves tells the origin story of the travel writing superhero. Rick joins us to talk about looking back on his twenties, chronocentrism, travel vs tourism, serendipity and more with cohost Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves Whistler by Ann Patchett Europe on 5 Dollars a Day by Arthur Frommer  

Nepal just experienced one of Asia's most dramatic recent political upheavals. A former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, Balen Shah, swept to power in a landslide election, winning 182 of 275 parliamentary seats and wiping out every established political party. With half of Nepal's 30 million people under 25, this “Gen Z Revolution” could signal a trend for young democracies worldwide.In this episode, Sujeev Shakya - Chair of the Nepal Economic Forum and senior advisor for Nepal and Bhutan at BowerGroupAsia - explains what happened, why it matters, and what comes next for this small Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China.We explore:•⁠ ⁠How a youth-led anti-corruption movement toppled the government and formed an interim administration on Discord in just five days•⁠ ⁠Why Nepal's new PM is focused on public service delivery rather than grand promises, and whether he can actually end decades of entrenched corruption•⁠ ⁠Nepal's remarkable economic transformation: GDP growth from $7B to $44B in 20 years, fueled by $15B in annual remittances and a booming IT export sector•⁠ ⁠How Nepal navigates its position between India and China - aiming to be an economic “bridge” rather than a geopolitical buffer•⁠ ⁠The impact of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure on Nepal's fuel supply and its two million workers in the Gulf•⁠ ⁠Why thousands of Nepali soldiers are fighting for Russia in Ukraine - and the new government's challenge of bringing them home•⁠ ⁠Investment opportunities in hydropower, agriculture, technology, tourism, and infrastructureWhether you follow South Asian politics, India-China competition, or youth-led political movements, Nepal's story offers insights into how small states survive and thrive between great powers.

Poet, author, and social psychologist, Dr. Jaiya John shares his journey of being separated from his mother at birth. With tenderness and transparency, he provides powerful insights from his latest book entitled Wild Flowers Praying at Midnight. Integrating indigenous wisdom, cultural truths, and sacred practices, he provides guidance on how we can remember the truth of who we are. Dr. Jaiya John was orphan-born on ancient Indigenous Anasazi and Pueblo lands in the high desert of New Mexico, and is an internationally recognized freedom worker, poet, novelist, author, and speaker. Jaiya is the founder of Soul Water Rising, a global rehumanizing mission to eradicate oppression. The mission has donated thousands of Jaiya's books in support of social healing, and offers grants to displaced and vulnerable youth. He is the author of numerous books, including Daughter Drink This Water, We Birth Freedom at Dawn, Fragrance After Rain, and Freedom: Medicine Words for your Brave Revolution. Jaiya writes, narrates, and produces the podcast, I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John, and is the founder of The Gathering, a global initiative and tour reviving traditional gathering and storytelling practices to fertilize social healing and liberation. He is a former professor of social psychology at Howard University, and has spoken to over a million people worldwide and audiences as large as several thousand. Jaiya holds doctorate and master's degrees in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a focus on intergroup and race relations. As an undergraduate, he attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he studied Tibetan Holistic Medicine through independent research with Tibetan doctors and trekked to the base camp of Mt. Everest. He is a Lewis & Clark College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. His Indigenous soul dreams of frybread, sweetgrass, bamboo in the breeze, and turtle lakes whose poetry is peace. Dr. John's book titles include We Birth Freedom at Dawn, Volumes One and Two, Dear Artist, All These Rivers and You Chose Love, No Man Came, Fragrance After Rain, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution, Your Caring Heart: Renewal for Helping Professionals and Systems, Daughter Drink This Water, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life, Sincerity of Sunlight, Fresh Peace, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children, Beautiful: A Poetic Celebration of Displaced Children, Reflection Pond: Nurturing Wholeness in Displaced Children, Clear Moon Tribe, The Day Jumoke Found His Name, Father to Son: Ode to Black Boys, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey, and Black Baby White Hands: A View from the Crib. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

One of Natalia's favorite quotes:Because it's there- George Leigh MalloryEpisode Description: In Part 2 of my conversation with Natalia, we go all in, from the moment the dream became real to standing at the foot of the highest mountain on Earth.We start with the preparation. Not the highlight reel, but the real stuff. Training for altitude, building endurance, dialing in gear, and figuring out what actually matters when you're heading into the Himalayas. Natalia opens up about what she did to get ready, what worked, what didn't, and the fears she carried before ever stepping on a plane.Then we hit Nepal.She takes us right into the chaos and beauty of Kathmandu… and that moment in Lukla when it all becomes real. From there, we walk step by step through the trek itself, the rhythm of the days, the people on the trail, the food, the exhaustion, and the moments that take your breath away in more ways than one.We talk about altitude… hitting the wall… pushing through… and the mental side of a journey like this that most people don't see.And then Basecamp.That moment. The emotion. The reality of standing there after everything it took to get there.We wrap with reflection, what this experience taught her, how it changed her, and what happens when you come back home after something like Everest. Because the truth is… you don't come back the same.If you've ever thought about Everest Basecamp or just wondered what it really takes, this episode gives you the full picture.And yeah… we might even talk about what's next.

Before the guidebooks, the PBS show, and 60 published titles, there was a 23-year-old piano teacher with a hard-bound journal, a Pentax camera, and a one-way ticket to Istanbul. In 1978, Rick Steves  traveled the old overland route  from Istanbul to Kathmandu. The notes and photos he brought home  became the seed  of  a career  spent showing Americans a smarter way to see the world. In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with legendary travel writer and TV host Rick Steves to discuss his newest book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer. Rick shares the stories and lessons from that trip, and what they still have to offer travelers today.You'll hear Rick's take on the difference between a tourist, a traveler, and a pilgrim; why culture shock is something to seek out rather than avoid; and how the world has changed since the days of money belts and bus tickets from bucket shops. He'll also point you toward the destinations where that original spirit of adventure is still very much intact.What You'll Learn:1:24 Rick's life before the guidebooks, and the trip that set everything in motion 7:26 Tourist, traveler, or pilgrim: how to raise the bar on any trip9:29 Istanbul then and now and why it's still one of the world's most underrated cities13:45 The travel lesson from 1978 that Rick still teaches today21:54 Where to find that hippie trail spirit in the modern worldConnect with Rick Steves:Website: https://www.ricksteves.com/Monday Night Travel free webinars (archived + live): https://www.ricksteves.com On the Hippie Trail (book): https://www.ricksteves.com/about-rick/hippie-trail-bookInstagram: https://instagram.com/ricksteveseurope/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rickstevesLinkedIn:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickstevesX: https://twitter.com/RickStevesEurWhat's the most profound travel experience you've had? Tell us about it in the comments!Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

Martha Wright is a shamanic medicine woman whose work is deeply rooted in lived experience, global exploration, and spiritual remembrance. Raised in a government family, Martha spent her formative years moving across countries and cultures—experiences that unknowingly initiated her into a path of profound soul reconnection. From time spent in a Buddhist temple in Kathmandu, to the sea cliffs of Ireland, to the Mayan ruins of Copán in Honduras, her journey has been anything but conventional.

Listen to Nepal Diary, encapsulating news from Nepal over the last seven days. - गएका सात दिन यताका प्रमुख नेपाली घटनाहरू बारे जानकारी दिने साप्ताहिक नेपाल डायरी सुन्नुहोस्।

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In 2008, travel writer Rick Steves thought the U.S. might be on the verge of war with Iran. So he took a TV crew there to document the people and places who might soon be at risk. “You should know people before you bomb them,” he told Anna Sale. In this episode, Rick talks about his multiple visits to Iran (the first was in 1978) and how travel in general can challenge our beliefs and broaden our perspectives. He also explains how he manages his money and why he gives so much of it away. You can find Rick's most recent book On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer on his website.His 2009 TV special from Iran is available on YouTube. And here's NPR's story by Rebecca Rosman about Rick purchasing the hygiene center. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, travel writer Rick Steves thought the U.S. might be on the verge of war with Iran. So he took a TV crew there to document the people and places who might soon be at risk. “You should know people before you bomb them,” he told Anna Sale. In this episode, Rick talks about his multiple visits to Iran (the first was in 1978) and how travel in general can challenge our beliefs and broaden our perspectives. He also explains how he manages his money and why he gives so much of it away. You can find Rick's most recent book On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer on his website.His 2009 TV special from Iran is available on YouTube. And here's NPR's story by Rebecca Rosman about Rick purchasing the hygiene center. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, travel writer Rick Steves thought the U.S. might be on the verge of war with Iran. So he took a TV crew there to document the people and places who might soon be at risk. “You should know people before you bomb them,” he told Anna Sale. In this episode, Rick talks about his multiple visits to Iran (the first was in 1978) and how travel in general can challenge our beliefs and broaden our perspectives. He also explains how he manages his money and why he gives so much of it away. You can find Rick's most recent book On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer on his website.His 2009 TV special from Iran is available on YouTube. And here's NPR's story by Rebecca Rosman about Rick purchasing the hygiene center. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#223 - What does it take to stay teammates for 30 plus years while crossing borders, missing comforts, and choosing the hard route on purpose? I'm joined by John and Ann Craig Cinnamon, a travel power couple who've visited 120 plus countries on seven continents, and they're honest about the part most people skip: real adventure travel can be exhausting, tense, and unpredictable, and that's exactly why it changes you.We dig into the way travel exposes personality fast, from idea-making to logistics to how you handle stress when plans break. John and Ann share the travel philosophy they call “While We're In The Neighborhood,” why they rarely visit just one country at a time, and how experiences like the Running of the Bulls, Oktoberfest, and the Trans-Siberian Railway became markers in a life built on curiosity. Their all-time favorite story is a Himalayas trek from Kathmandu toward Mount Everest, where tea houses, altitude, a local guide, and even a hard-earned scar turned a difficult hike into a memory they still revisit.The conversation also goes deep on authentic travel and human connection: meeting locals in Cambodia who insisted on giving a gift in return, laughing with a Mongolian guide who loved NBA shooters, navigating political conversations abroad, and facing fear during a Moscow airport interrogation. If you care about couple travel, travel storytelling, and the mindset behind meaningful trips, you'll leave with both practical perspective and a bigger heart for the world.Check out their book, Travel Is No Vacation: A Love Story, then subscribe, share this with someone you'd travel with, and leave a review so more people can find The Human Adventure.To learn more about the Cinnamons and their book check out www.travelisnovacation.com.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

In his latest book, “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer,” Steves writes about his own transformational travels and what can be gained from getting out of your comfort zone. He'll be speaking at the Unity Temple on the Plaza on April 23.

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We hear why the city of Potsdam — home to elegant Prussian palaces and parklands, all in quick reach of central Berlin — is worth a day's visit. Then we get a sense of what life was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, with the help of classicist Mary Beard. And we travel back to 1978 with Rick and his longtime buddy Gene Openshaw as they retrace their post-college adventures along the infamous "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Afghanistan to India, all the way to Kathmandu. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Use the code MHIS5 to get your candles and sort out your Mother's Day right here. Store Locations:Westfield Miranda (Level 2, Opposite Lululemon)Westfield Penrith (Level 2, Opposite Dotti)Macarthur Square (Level 2, Next to Kathmandu)

Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal's state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new government. It is led by a rapper-turned-politician and it's pledged to the aims of its youth. Jonny Dymond and a panel in Kathmandu debate audience questions covering the death and destruction of September 2025, future prospects for the country's young adults, and the danger of a continuing Middle Eastern war to life in Nepal.The Panel:Rakshya Bam: Youth activist and Coordinator of the Gen Z FrontShishir Khanal MP: Minister for Foreign AffairsDr Prakash Mahat: Former Finance Minister and Spokesperson for Nepali Congress PartyDr Mandira Sharma: Director, Asia and Pacific Region, International Commission of Jurists Producer: Charlie Taylor(Photo: A demonstrator holding Nepal's flag celebrates at the Singha Durbar office complex Credit: Reuters)

Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal's state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new government. It is led by a rapper-turned-politician and it's pledged to the aims of its youth.Jonny Dymond and a panel in Kathmandu debate audience questions covering the death and destruction of September 2025, future prospects for the country's young adults, and the danger of a continuing Middle Eastern war to life in Nepal.The Panel:Rakshya Ban: Youth activist and Coordinator of the Gen Z FrontSishir Khanal MP: Minister for Foreign AffairsDr Prakash Mahat: Former Finance Minister and Spokesperson for Nepali Congress PartyDr Mandira Sharma: Director, Asia and Pacific Region, International Commission of Jurists

Is Nepal sitting on untapped gas and oil reserves? In this insightful podcast, Dr. Sudhir Rajaure, a leading geologist and seismologist, breaks down the reality of Nepal's gas reserves, oil potential, and the future of energy independence in Nepal. From methane gas in Kathmandu to unexplored natural resources across the country, this episode dives deep into Nepal's energy future. We explore how gas is formed from rocks, whether fuel found in Nepal is usable, and the time required for gas extraction and production. The conversation also highlights the environmental impact of fossil fuels in Nepal and the risks involved in extraction processes. Beyond energy, Dr. Rajaure shares critical insights into earthquake risk in Nepal, including the possibility of major seismic events and what we should expect in the long run. Given that Nepal lies in a highly active geological zone, understanding these risks is crucial. If you're interested in Nepal geology, natural gas, earthquake prediction, and the country's untapped potential, this podcast is a must-watch. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Sudhir Rajaure: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/dr-sudhir-rajaure-b385a353 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sudhir.rajaure.9  

On 9 April 1990, people gathered at Khula Manch, an open stage in Kathmandu. They were celebrating the end of Nepal's party-less Panchayat system and the beginning of multi-party democracy.Among the crowd was Durga Thapa, who had spent weeks organising and coordinating the protests.A photo of her in a sea of men, leaping up and giving the peace sign, her hands covered in red paint, came to mark the movement.She speaks to Ribika Moktan about that day and her role in Nepal's 1990 democracy movement.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Durga Thapa celebrating in Khula Manch on the 9th of April 1990. Credit: Min Ratna Bajracharya)

Karuna Sharma is a current Langham Scholar from Kathmandu, Nepal, and the first Nepali woman to pursue a PhD in theological studies. She is completing her doctoral work through the Oxford Center for Mission Studies, where her research explores the challenges of inter-caste marriage among Nepali Christians. In addition to her studies, Karuna serves as a teacher and Dean of Women at Nepal Theological College in Kathmandu, where she has been equipping students for ministry since 2013. In her conversation with Chris, Karuna shares about the rapid growth of the church in Nepal, the ongoing influence of caste within Christian communities, and her vision to strengthen the church through theological education that shapes both individuals and the communities they serve.

On December 22nd, 1991, a 22-year-old medical student from Brisbane crawled under a rock overhang in the Nepalese Himalayas and waited for help. He had a sleeping bag, two chocolate bars, four books, and no way to make fire. No one knew where he was. The record for survival at that elevation in Himalayan winter — without food, without shelter beyond a sleeping bag, without fire — was ten days. Every expert, every search coordinator, every official who looked at the timeline said the same thing. It had been too long. The mountain didn't give people back after this many days. James Scott lasted forty-three. In this episode, Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen trace every decision that put him under that rock, what his body went through in the weeks that followed, and the two parallel stories running at the same time — a young man alone in the dark doing whatever it took to stay alive, and a sister in Kathmandu who refused, day after day, to accept what everyone around her was saying. This one will stay with you. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:39 Storm on the Pass 02:35 Alone in the Whiteout 04:19 Shelter Under the Rock 05:16 43 Days Survival Setup 07:04 Backstory and Trek Plan 09:12 Winter Hazards and Bad Gear 12:15 Split Decision at the Pass 14:33 Creek Descent Goes Wrong 16:44 Rationing and Staying Alive 18:26 UV Damage and Darkness 19:26 Search Begins and Family Arrives 20:08 Joanne Refuses Defeat 21:15 Search Limits at Altitude 22:23 Life Under the Overhang 24:16 Why He Stayed Put 25:49 Helicopter Missed Signal 26:28 Giving Up Then Reversing 27:55 Collapse After 100 Meters 29:10 Day 42 Final Flyover 29:48 Blue Sleeping Bag Spotted 31:39 Hospital Recovery and Aftermath 33:30 Other Cases and Key Variables 35:18 Book, Media, and Missing Answers 37:05 Why He Survived 38:31 Hosts Reflect and Wrap   Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/   SOURCES Primary Scott, J. and Robertson, J. (1993). Lost in the Himalayas. Melbourne: Lothian. Edinburgh edition 1994. Scott, J. (1992). 'James Scott: How I Survived.' Sun Herald, March 8, 1992. Republished at medicaltranslation.com.au Scott, J. and Bailey, E. (1993). 'Miracle in the Himalayas.' Reader's Digest, February 1993, pp. 31–38. UPI Archives (February 5, 1992). 'Man survives 43 days in mountains on snow and ice.' Includes direct quotes from Carl Harrison and Dr. F. Garlick. upi.com/Archives/1992/02/05/ Secondary Farafoot Survival Stories (2014). 'Lost in the Himalayas — A Fight for Survival.' farafootsurvivalstories.wordpress.com. Contains extended first-person account from James's 1992 Sun Herald article. Academic thesis: 'Traumatic Event Without Loss of Life.' Chapter 6, pp. 202–223. University of Queensland. reporting4work.com.au. Contains interview with Joanne Robertson. Wellcome Collection (1993). Archival illustration and reference materials. wellcomecollection.org/works/z65xekgt Zimmerman, M.D. et al. (1997). 'On being a patient: survival.' Annals of Internal Medicine, 127: 405–409. Hilless, B. (December 1998). 'A vision of human survival.' AMAQ News, Journal of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Medical Association. Real Risk Podcast, S2 E7 (October 15, 2020). 'Lost in the Himalayas — The Impossible Tale of James Scott.' realriskpodcast.com Trail Context Going the Whole Hogg (2025). 'Gosainkunda Trek: The Essential Guide.' goingthewholehogg.com/gosainkunda-trek-guide/ Note on Mark Fulton: Mark Fulton's account of events after he separated from James is not part of the public record. His absence from the book and from press coverage is documented in reader reviews of Lost in the Himalayas (Goodreads, 2020). This script reflects only what is verifiably documented. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys discuss CostCo, deep dive into KMD Brands emergency capital raise, the Australian Governments disastrous fuel excise cut, the RBA loses the plot (again), customer just love Waymo and concerns for Adam as he agrees with a Victorian Government decision Thanks to our sponsor Acquire Intelligence - visit https://acquire.ai/contrarians Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After multiple delays, Kathmandu's parent KMD Brands filed its half-year results, revealing details of a discounted capital raise and news that chairman David Kirk is stepping down. The company, which owns outdoor brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, reported a net loss of $13.1 million, sparking concerns among investors. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Drift into deep rest with this immersive guided sleep meditation set high in the Himalayas, where a hidden sacred lake rests quietly among snow-covered peaks. This deeply relaxing sleep story and visualization takes you far from the noise of the world, leaving behind the crowded streets of Kathmandu as you walk along ancient mountain trails into the stillness of the high Himalayas. Prayer flags sway gently in the wind, distant rivers echo through deep valleys, and the silence of the mountains becomes more profound with every step. At the end of the path lies a mysterious lake so sacred it has never been given a name. Its luminous waters reflect not only the surrounding mountains, but also the deeper truths within yourself. As you sit beside the water, the lake becomes a place of reflection, renewal, and quiet release, inviting you to let go of what you no longer need to carry. This soothing sleep meditation combines storytelling, mindfulness, and tranquil natural imagery to help calm the mind, reduce tension, and guide you towards restful sleep. Perfect for listeners searching for: • Guided sleep meditation • Guided sleep story for deep sleep • Relaxing visualization for bedtime • Mindfulness meditation for sleep • Nature meditation and mountain ambience • Stress relief and nighttime relaxation Your Sleep Guru is an independent sleep podcast created and produced by Clara Starr. Every episode is written, narrated, and crafted to help listeners relax deeply, fall asleep more easily, and reconnect with the quiet rhythms of nature. If this episode helps you relax or sleep better, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who may need rest tonight. For additional guided meditations, mindfulness courses, soundscapes, nature audio, and exclusive sleep content, you can support this independent podcast by subscribing to the Your Sleep Guru app.    

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Colorful Reunion: Healing Hearts During Holi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-03-20-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: काठमांडू के थमेल जिले की गलियों में वसंत की सुगंध बसी थी।En: The scent of spring lingered in the streets of the Thamel district of Kathmandu.Hi: हर ओर लोग रंगों में सराबोर मुस्कुरा रहे थे।En: Everywhere, people drenched in colors were smiling.Hi: होली का त्योहार, जो प्रेम और मस्ती का प्रतीक होता है, वहां के हर कोने को रंगीन बना रहा था।En: The festival of Holi, which symbolizes love and fun, was making every corner colorful.Hi: इसी समय, अनन्या अपने पुराने मित्र रोहन से मिलने के लिए वहां पहुंची थी।En: During this time, Ananya had arrived to meet her old friend Rohan.Hi: पिछले कुछ सालों से उनके बीच का रिश्ता ठंडा पड़ गया था, और इसका पछतावा अनन्या के दिल में कहीं गहरे बैठा था।En: Over the past few years, their relationship had cooled, and the regret of it sat deep in Ananya's heart.Hi: अनन्या, जो हमेशा से साहसी और उद्यमशील रही है, इस बार अपने दिल की आवाज़ सुनकर यहां आई थी।En: Ananya, who has always been courageous and enterprising, came here listening to her heart this time.Hi: उसे मालूम था कि रोहन आज थमेल में होली मना रहा होगा।En: She knew that Rohan would be celebrating Holi in Thamel today.Hi: लेकिन उसके मन में एक ही सवाल था: क्या रोहन उसे माफ कर पाएगा?En: But she had only one question in her mind: would Rohan be able to forgive her?Hi: रोहन एक गंभीर और विचारशील युवक था।En: Rohan was a serious and thoughtful young man.Hi: उसकी आँखों में भले ही पहले जैसी चमक न रही हो, पर कहीं न कहीं वह भी उनकी दोस्ती को याद करता है।En: Even though he didn't have the same sparkle in his eyes as before, somewhere he too remembered their friendship.Hi: जब अनन्या ने थमेल की भीड़ में उसे ढूंढ निकाला, उसका दिल धड़कने लगा।En: When Ananya found him in the crowd of Thamel, her heart began to race.Hi: रोहन ने उसे देखा, लेकिन उसकी मुस्कान धीरे-धीरे गायब होती गई।En: Rohan saw her, but his smile gradually faded.Hi: "रोहन," अनन्या ने साहस बटोर कर कहा, "मैं आई हूँ इस बार हम दोनों के बीच की दरार को खत्म करने।En: "Rohan," Ananya mustered up the courage to say, "I've come to mend the rift between us."Hi: " उसके शब्द हवा में गूंज उठे, पर रोहन का मन अभी भी संशय में था।En: Her words echoed in the air, but Rohan's mind was still in doubt.Hi: चारों ओर रौनक थी।En: All around was brightness.Hi: रंग, हंसी-ठिठोली, और गाना-बजाना।En: Colors, laughter, and music filled the air.Hi: अनन्या अपने चेहरे पर प्यार और पछतावे के भाव लाए, जनता के बीच खड़ी होकर बोली, "रोहन, मुझे तुम्हारी बहुत याद आई।En: With a face filled with love and regret, Ananya stood among the crowd and said, "Rohan, I've missed you a lot.Hi: मैंने जो भी किया उसके लिए मैं माफी मांगती हूं।En: I apologize for whatever I've done.Hi: हमारी दोस्ती के वो पल मेरे लिए भी अमूल्य थे।En: Those moments of our friendship were invaluable to me as well."Hi: "इन शब्दों ने रोहन के दिल की कड़वाहट को थोड़ा सा खोला।En: These words slightly opened the bitterness in Rohan's heart.Hi: उसने अनन्या की ओर देखा।En: He looked at Ananya.Hi: उसकी आँखें उन पुराने दिनों की यादों से भर आईं।En: His eyes filled with memories of the old days.Hi: धीरे-धीरे उसने महसूस किया कि सिर्फ नफरत में जीना नहीं, बल्कि रिश्तों को दूसरा मौका देना भी ज़रूरी होता है।En: Slowly, he realized that living only in hatred isn't necessary; giving relationships a second chance is important too.Hi: रंगों की बौछारों के बीच रोहन ने धीरे से अनन्या की ओर बढ़कर कहा, "मैं तुम्हें माफ करता हूं।En: Amid the showers of colors, Rohan gently moved towards Ananya and said, "I forgive you."Hi: " वह संकोच था, लेकिन इन शब्दों में एक नया वादा भी था।En: There was hesitation, but these words carried a new promise as well.Hi: उनके चारों ओर रंग थे, मिलन की खुशबू थी।En: Around them were colors and the fragrance of reunion.Hi: इस प्रकार, होली की इस भीड़ भरी गली में, अनन्या और रोहन ने अपनी पुरानी दोस्ती को नई जिंदगी दी।En: In this way, in the crowded streets during Holi, Ananya and Rohan breathed new life into their old friendship.Hi: अनन्या ने सीखा कि नम्रता और माफी की कितनी अहमियत होती है, और रोहन ने सीखा कि दिल को खोलकर रखना भी कभी-कभी बहुत जरूरी होता है।En: Ananya learned the significance of humility and forgiveness, and Rohan learned that it's sometimes very important to keep one's heart open.Hi: तो, थमेल की रंगीन गलियों में, जैसे-जैसे शाम का सूरज ढलता गया, दो पुराने दोस्त नए रंगों में फिर से सजीव हो गए।En: So, in the colorful streets of Thamel, as the evening sun set, two old friends came alive once again in new colors. Vocabulary Words:scent: सुगंधlingered: बसी थीdrenched: सराबोरsymbolizes: प्रतीकcourageous: साहसीenterprising: उद्यमशीलmustered: साहस बटोरrift: दरारechoed: गूंज उठेregret: पछतावाbitterness: कड़वाहटmemories: यादोंhatred: नफरतhesitation: संकोचfragrance: खुशबूhumility: नम्रताnew life: नई जिंदगीvaluable: अमूल्यregret: पछतावाthunderous: गूंज यहां का विकल्प हो सकता हैvanished: गायबinvaluable: अमूल्यforgiveness: माफीcrowded: भीड़ भरीgesture: इशाराcharm: आकर्षणrenewed: फिर सेsparkle: चमकreluctance: अनिच्छाrealization: अनुभूति

What happens when a high-achieving woman checks every box society handed her — only to realize none of it was truly hers? In episode 252 of Joy Found Here, Recalibrate Coaching founder Hema Crockett shares the deeply personal moment that cracked everything open and led her to ask, for the very first time: what do I actually want?In This Episode, You Will Learn:(01:52) Meet Hema: coach and "recovered HR executive" (04:45) Growing up between East and West (06:09) Nearly 20 years in the corporate grind (07:03) The turning point: living in Kathmandu, Nepal (10:14) The IVF journey that changed everything (13:00) How "what do I want?" became Recalibrate Coaching (18:10) Introducing the Disrupting Default podcast (21:51) Why awareness, once gained, can't be undone (27:10) Inside the Recalibrate process: digging, the void, building (33:23) Recalibration as a lifelong practiceHema Crockett grew up as the daughter of Indian immigrants in Arizona, straddling Eastern traditions and Western culture — conditioning she didn't recognize until much later. After nearly 20 years as a corporate HR executive in tech and biotech startups, she had the corner office, the stock options, and the title, but felt completely disconnected. The breaking point came during IVF, when she realized mid-transfer that she didn't want children — and her husband, waiting in the car, felt exactly the same. That moment of radical honesty sent her on a years-long journey of unraveling everything she'd been told to want.In this episode, Hema walks Stephanie through the philosophy behind her coaching practice, Recalibrate, where she works one-on-one with high-achieving women in midlife who have "made it" by every measure but feel unfulfilled. She shares her process of guiding clients from discovery to a conscious "choice point," then into intentionally building a life rooted in desire rather than expectation — no quitting required, just micro-shifts in awareness. She also introduces her new podcast, Disrupting Default, co-hosted with her retired Marine husband, which challenges the everyday autopilot habits we never stop to question. Connect with Hema Crockett:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeLinkedInPodcast: Disrupting DefaultLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six months after youth-led protests in Nepal ousted the government, voters have elected 35-year-old Balendra Shah. After defeating former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, the former Kathmandu mayor is now poised to lead the country. Listen to a report on how the rapper-turned-politician rose to power. - गत सेप्टेम्बरमा जेन-जी युवा प्रदर्शन पछि भएको आम-निर्वाचनमा नेपाली मतदाताले ३५ वर्षीय बालेन्द्र शाहलाई विजयी बनाएका छन्। पूर्व प्रधानमन्त्री केपी शर्मा ओलीलाई पराजित गर्दै काठमाण्डूका पूर्व मेयर शाह देशको प्रधानमन्त्री बन्ने तरखरमा रहेका छन्। ‘र्‍यापर'बाट राजनीतिज्ञ बनेका शाह को हुन् र कसरी छोटो समयमा नै उनले नेपालको राजनीतिमा यति ठुलो फड्को मारे त? सुनौँ यो रिपोर्टमा।

Six months after the protests initiated by Nepal's youth, the majority of the country chose 35-year-old rapper and politician Balendra Shah for prime minister. He clearly defeated former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli. Balendra Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu, stands for the continued strength of the youth movement. - Sechs Monate nach den von der Jugend initiierten Protesten hat Nepal neu gewählt. Die Mehrheit entschied sich für den 35-jährigen Rapper und Politiker Balendra Shah. Er besiegte den früheren Premierminister K.P. Sharma Oli deutlich. Der ehemalige Bürgermeister von Kathmandu steht damit für die anhaltende Stärke der Jugendbewegung.

Sáu tháng sau các cuộc biểu tình do giới trẻ dẫn đầu ở Nepal lật đổ chính phủ, cử tri đã bầu chọn rapper 35 tuổi chuyển sang làm chính trị gia Balendra Shah. Đánh bại cựu Thủ tướng KP Sharma Oli, chiến thắng áp đảo của cựu thị trưởng Kathmandu cho thấy sức mạnh bền bỉ của phong trào do giới trẻ lãnh đạo.

Six months after youth-led protests in Nepal ousted the government, voters have elected 35-year-old rapper turned politician Balendra Shah. Defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the landslide victory of the former mayor of Kathmandu shows the lasting strength of the youth-led movement.

What a week PJ & Jim have had! While Jim returned refreshed from his sun, sea and pina coladas holiday on Tuesday, PJ's trip back from Nepal was understandably delayed after Israel & Iran started flinging missiles around, causing thousands of flight cancellations! As he says himself... Kathmandu? More like Kathman-don't! Anyway - in this weeks (slightly shorter) podcast episode, he tells some of the story of his epic journey, going the wrong way home. The podcast will be back in its full-fat format with show best bits & more next week! If you like what you hear, tune in to Radio Nova 100 to hear this pair of mad yolks- PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe on Dublin's NUMBER 1 music radio breakfast show "Morning Glory", Monday to Friday from 6 to 10am. The multi-IMRO Radio Award-winning show also features news, sport, weather, traffic & competitions alongside these two having the craic every day AND the most seriously addictive music in town! Brought to you thanks to Merlin Car Auctions (www.merlin.ie) Hear it across Ireland via the free Radio Nova app on Android & iPhone, online at www.nova.ie, via the Irish Radio Player, via your smart speaker (“Play Radio Nova 100”) on 100.3FM in Dublin & Meath, 100.5FM in Kildare, 95.7FM in Wicklow, 100.1FM in Balbriggan & on Virgin Media TV channel 937. PLUS: find us on socials:- @radionova100 on Instagram & Facebook and on TikTok as @radionova100fm! https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/morningglory/ #PJGallagher #JimMcCabe  #GloryDaze #MorningGlory  #SeriouslyAddictive #RadioNova #RadioNova100

Some voters in Kathmandu were unable to travel to their home constituencies to vote in Nepal's recently held election, despite a three-day public holiday. Speaking to Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal, they said work and other practical constraints kept them in the capital, with some wishing online voting had been an option. - नेपालमा हालै सम्पन्न प्रतिनिधि सभा सदस्य निर्वाचनकै लागि भनेर सरकारले तीन दिनको बिदा दिएता पनि केहि मतदाताहरू काठमाण्डूबाट आफ्नो निर्वाचन क्षेत्रसम्म जान सकेनन्। आफ्नो व्यवसाय र अन्य व्यवहारिक बाध्यताहरूका कारण घर जना नसकेको बताउने उनीहरूले अनलाइनबाट भोट गर्न पाएको भए हुन्थ्यो भनेका छन्। नेपाल संवाददाता प्रतिक्षा दुलालले उनीहरूसँग गर्नु भएको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

SBS Nepali spoke with with SBS News International Correspondent Aaron Fernandes, who travelled to Kathmandu to report on Nepal's general elections held on Thursday, 5 March 2026. - नेपालको निर्वाचनबारे रिपोर्ट गर्न काठमाण्डू पुगेका एसबीएस न्युजका अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय संवाददाता एरन फर्नान्डेजसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first half of the book The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson. Stories discussed: “Venice Drowned” (10:53), “Ridge Running” (19:25), “Before I Wake” (26:55), “Black Air” (34:18), “The Lucky Strike” (44:23), “A Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions” (55:29), “Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars” (1:09:15), “The Blind Geometer” (1:17:30), “Our Town” (1:25:25), “Escape from Kathmandu” (1:28:54), “Remaking History” (1:44:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jaiya John was orphan-born on ancient Indigenous Anasazi and Pueblo lands in the high desert of New Mexico, and is an internationally recognized ancestral Baba, freedom worker, medicine poet, and keynote speaker. Jaiya is the founder of Soul Water Rising, a global rehumanizing mission to eradicate oppression. The mission has donated thousands of Jaiya's books in support of social healing, and offers grants to displaced and vulnerable youth. He is the author of numerous books, including Daughter Drink This Water, We Birth Freedom at Dawn, Fragrance After Rain, and Freedom: Medicine Words for your Brave Revolution. Jaiya writes, narrates, and produces the podcast, I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John, and is the founder of The Gathering, a global initiative and tour reviving traditional gathering and storytelling practices to fertilize social healing and liberation. Jaiya is a former professor of social psychology at Howard University, and has spoken to over a million people worldwide and audiences as large as several thousand. He holds doctorate and master's degrees in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow with a focus on intergroup and race relations. As an undergraduate, he attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he studied Tibetan Holistic Medicine through independent research with Tibetan doctors and trekked to the base camp of Mt. Everest. He is a Lewis & Clark College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Jaiya's Indigenous soul dreams of frybread, sweetgrass, bamboo in the breeze, and turtle lakes whose poetry is peace.Jaiya WebsiteLeah Website

Passport Panic: Why UK Travel Just Got Harder for Aussies. Travelling to the UK after tomorrow might feel like turning up to the airport blindsided. From 25 February 2026, new rules kick in that could derail trips for Australians with British or Irish dual citizenship, unless they have the right documentation. Find out what you need to know and how much it will cost. And in headlines today, British police have arrested Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct linked to his past ties with Jeffrey Epstein; A bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu in Nepal crashed, killing 19 people; The Trump Organisation will build a Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Gold Coast; The BBC has apologised after a racial slur shouted during the BAFTA Awards was broadcast live; Lily Collins is set to play Audrey Hepburn in a new film about the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano Tahli Blackman & Claire Murphy Guest: Ruth Devine Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second part of a conversation with Alaura O'Dell / Mistress Mix, formerly known as Paula P-Orridge. In the first part, we traced Alaura's journey from meeting the musician and cultural provocateur Genesis P-Orridge, as a 15-year-old schoolgirl in East London, to becoming a central actor in the underground art band Psychic TV and the occult network Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth (TOPY).  While public accounts often focus on TOPY's founder, Genesis P-Orridge, we heard about Alaura's role in the organisation — not just as a participant, but as an organiser and practitioner, the one “who handled the workings”: the practical magick behind the grand metaphysical ideas.   In this episode, we rejoin Alaura and Genesis as they are in Kathmandu with their kids. Caress and Genesse. Back in Britain, the police have raided their home, prompted by unfounded accusations of moral deviance and child abuse in the media, during the infamous 'satanic panic'of the 1980s.  We hear how they embarked on a life in exile in California, finding unexpected refuge with the family of Winona Ryder and entering a new West Coast countercultural milieu that included encounters with Timothy Leary and Terence McKenna. before hearing about Alaura's life after Psychic TV, TOPY and Genesis. Psychic TV, was a multimedia art and music project that blurred boundaries between performance, ritual, and experimentation in sound and imagery, imbued with a sense of magick (in both the occult and transformative senses) Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth (TOPY),was  a loosely structured global network of artists, occultists, and seekers that emerged in the 1980s.  #AlauraODell #PaulaP'Orridge #GenesisP'Orridge #TempleOvPsychicYouth #Counterculture #SacredSites #PersonalReinvention #SpiritualAwakening #TraumaAndHealing #CreativeExpression #ExileAndResilience #TimothyLeary #terencemckenna #PsychicTVHistory