Bhushita Vasistha is a Nepali writer and Fulbright scholar with an MFA in Creative Writing from San José State University. She has worked as a fiction editor at Reed Magazine, a reader for the Steinbeck Fellowship, and formerly led editorial work at Nepalaya Publication in Kathmandu. Her writing—ranging from fiction to literary essays—has been published…
Kailash Rai is a freelance researcher, writer, editor, and mentor whose work centers on gender, social justice, sexuality, minority rights, and indigenous issues in Nepal. With over two decades of experience in feminist knowledge production, she brings a deeply intersectional approach to her work—examining the social, cultural, and political realities of diverse women and marginalized…
Sanju Thapa Magar is the Chief Executive Officer of Ageing Nepal with over a decade of experience in ageing research, advocacy, and project management. She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Since 2014, she has been leading Ageing Nepal, focusing on policy analysis, grassroots advocacy, and institutional strengthening for…
Dr. Prabha Bhattarai is a distinguished Nepali writer and scholar, renowned for her contributions to children’s literature and contemporary literary criticism. Since 2033 BS, her poems, essays, stories, and research articles have been consistently published in national and international journals. She has authored numerous children’s books, including माछा! माछा! माछा!, परीको माला, and मेरो घर,…
Dr. Nisha Jyoti Shrestha is the Chief Consultant Pediatrician and Associate Professor at Kanti Children’s Hospital (NAMS), Nepal. She specializes in providing comprehensive care for children, ensuring both preventive and curative treatments. With years of experience, she has contributed significantly to improving pediatric healthcare standards and patient outcomes. Her dedication extends to mentoring young doctors…
Krishna Murari Gautam, popularly known as the Chatyang Master, is a Nepali writer, poet, comedian, and social activist. He founded the NGO Ageing Nepal, dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly, which received recognition in 2020. Gautam has extensive experience in economics, agriculture, and rural development, having worked with projects in Nepal, China, India,…
Manoj Gajurel (born 12 May 1969) is a celebrated Nepali comedian, actor, and performer known for his sharp political satires and mimicry. With popular audio releases like Photocopy and HAHAHA, he established himself as a leading comic voice in Nepal. He has acted in films such as Pooja and 100 Kada 10, earning recognition including…
Asmita Badi is a passionate poet, writer, and social activist who transforms life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. Through her powerful poetry and inclusive articles, she addresses social inequalities and challenges entrenched caste discrimination. A fearless voice of rebellion and hope, she stands at the forefront of movements advocating justice and equality.
Madhav Chaulagain is a writer, researcher, and social commentator from Jumla, Nepal. He is the author of the 2024 non-fiction book सपादलक्ष कर्णाली (Sapadalakshya Karnali), which presents a transformative vision for the Karnali region through historical, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. With academic training in Anthropology, Rural Development, and Public Health, Chaulagain brings a multidisciplinary lens…
Mr. Gobinda Chhantyal is an indigenous rights’ advocate and civic activist. For over two decades, Mr. Chhantyal has been advocating and writing the issues of indigenous peoples and marginalized groups as well as relentlessly participating in the Indigenous Peoples’ and civic movement through his involvement in various platforms including in the capacity of the Vice-Chairperson…