Kathmandu, July 2, 2026 — The Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur, a historic Buddhist monastery conserved with Government of India’s grant assistance, was honored with the Award of Merit under the prestigious 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation at a handover ceremony held on July 2, 2026. The metal plaque and official certificate […]
11th edition to be held at Moscow’s Gostiny Dvor from August 20–23; over 700 performers and a new BRICS business platform to bring culture and commerce together NEW DELHI, August 14, 2026: The 11th International India Day Festival will be held at the historic Gostiny Dvor in the heart of Moscow from August 20 […]
Central Water Commission. Pakistan’s recent claims projecting an impending water crisis in the Indus Basin and attributing river flow variations to upstream actions fail to withstand scrutiny when examined against Pakistan’s own hydrological data, reservoir records, and operational realities. A closer assessment of the evidence reveals a markedly different picture—one defined not by systemic scarcity, […]
Kathmandu, July 3 (Prof. S. S. Dogra): Nepali singer Ashra Kunwar has won the Best Female Pop Singer award at the 13th MusicKhabar Music Awards 2082 for her widely acclaimed song Itihaas Timro Mero, marking another significant milestone in her musical career. Ashra personally shared news of her latest achievement with Indian senior journalist- author, […]
Himalini Desk, Kathmandu, 3 July 2026. Recognizing the efforts of students and teachers in promoting the Hindi language, Himalini organized the highly anticipated ‘Himalini Hindi Samvardhan Samman 2026’ at the DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School. **KATHMANDU:** In a bid to promote and preserve the Hindi language, Dr. Krishnachandra Mishra Publication Pvt. Ltd., the publisher […]
Book Review, By Dr. Divik Ramesh. I had the opportunity to read Ek Awaaz Mohabbat Ki Laleshwari (A Voice of Love: Laleshwari), a play by Kajal Suri—an accomplished poet, author, actress, director, renowned playwright, and broadcaster associated with All India Radio. Published by Sanjana Books in 2023, the play is a remarkable literary work. From […]
Birgunj (Nepal), 13 June 2026.The Consulate General of India, Birgunj (Nepal), in association with Sakhuwa Prasauni Rural Municipality, Parsa organised a Yoga event at Shreepur Bazar, Auraha Panchgawa, Sakhua Prasauni-2, on 13 June 2026. The event was held as a precursor to the global celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga. Around 350 participants […]
Renowned writer, poet, and sensitive literary figure Asha Shailly, originally of Punjabi roots, shares a deep emotional and cultural connection with the land of Uttarakhand. Her literary works beautifully reflect the simplicity of mountain life, the unmatched beauty of nature, the warmth of human relationships, and a positive, inspiring outlook toward society. Her simple, graceful, […]
Kathmandu, Nepal — The Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers Workshop (HLF-WWK) 2026 will take place in Kathmandu from May 29 to June 5, bringing together more than 75 distinguished writers, poets, scholars, translators, filmmakers, and artists from across the world. Hosted at The Malla Hotel, the festival is dedicated to renowned Nepali short story writer […]
