Tula Narayan Shah is the Executive Director of Nepal Madhesh Foundation (NEMAF), a non-governmental organization working in the area of public education, youth migration and local governance in the rural areas of the Madhesh region of Nepal. He has more than a decade of experience in grass root research and activism in the areas of…
Yojana Thapa Magar’s journey began in the heart of Jhapa, where she spent her formative years. After pursuing a degree in pharmacy, she embarked on a new chapter in Kathmandu, seeking professional growth. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she encountered workplace bullying, prompting her to courageously leave her job. Undeterred, she embarked…
Bal Ram Adhikari, PhD in literary translation, is an Assistant Professor of English Education at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. An award-winning translator, Dr. Adhikari has more than a dozen translations and several translation articles published in national and international journals. Currently, he is the president of the Society of Translators Nepal. Apart from teaching, training, researching…
Chandra Gurung is a Nepalese poet/translator. His works have been featured in many international anthologies. He is active as a translator of many foreign language poems into Nepali. There are two poetry anthologies in his credit. He has published an anthology of translated poems of 39 Palestinian poets into Nepali language in July 2024. He…
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,…