When Katy Perry asked this humble Nepalese singer to look into the eyes
Ram Khatry I 18 February 2020 I A young Nepal native has exchanged namaste with the world’s greatest singing legends as he stuns the American Idol judges and netizens around…
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The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest crisis ever to hit international education
ByChristopher Ziguras, RMIT University and Ly Tran, Deakin University 6 February 2020 The coronavirus outbreak may be the biggest disruption to international student flows in history. There are more…
Coronavirus fears can trigger anti-Chinese prejudice. Here’s how schools can help
Authors 31 January 2020 Every disease outbreak brings an accompanying outbreak of fear. Already we’re seeing coverage on the spread of coronavirus fear which leads to misinformation, an effect…
Experts: “prosecutors around the world” may put Prachanda on trial if Nepal doesn’t
By Ram Khatry 18 January 2020 Human rights and conflict studies scholars assert that Prachanda has finally confessed his monstrous war crimes and therefore the former Prime Minister of Nepal…
Cap your alcohol at 10 drinks a week: new draft guidelines
By Nicole Lee, Curtin University 18 December 2019 New draft alcohol guidelines, released today, recommend healthy Australian women and men drink no more than ten standard drinks a week and…
Nepal’s border pains: burning effigies of Modi and Xi
By Bikram Timilsina & Ram Khatry 16 November 2019 Earlier this week, some agitated Nepalese youths poured onto streeets and burnt effigies of Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping – executive…
Debate: Why the Indian elections are more about Narendra Modi than anything else
By Britta Ohm, Université de Berne 12 May 2019 India votes until May 19, and Western media and opinion seem to be slowly waking up to the dangers faced by…
After the Easter Bombings, Sri Lanka Needs Effective Initiatives for Countering Violent Extremism
By Zahrah Imtiaz, Dr DB Subedi and Dr Muttukrishna Sarvananthan 3 May 2019 In the aftermath of the Easter bombings, Sri Lanka will require effective initiatives for countering violent extremism.…
Potential investors urged to use NRNs as the “Sherpas” of investment in Nepal
Ram Khatry I 31 March 2019: Speaking at the closing ceremony of Nepal Investment Summit 2019, Japan-based businessman Bhaban Bhatta has urged potential investors to use non-resident Nepalis as the…
Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugee shaves head to raise funds for cancer research
20 March 2019: A young Bhutanese refugee has bid goodbye to her thick, black and beautiful hair aiming to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). Bidhya Karki,…
Maya of momo expected to draw estimated 20,000 visitors to Melbourne venue
7 March 2019: Come to the Coburg Velodrome they say. A day full of fun, flavour and festivities is for sure they say. An occasion to celebrate Nepal and relish…
A devout leftist journalist, People’s War and revolutionary-turned political pests of Nepal
By Ram Khatry 13 February 2019 Depending on who you ask, February 13 can either be an auspicious or regrettable day for Nepal and the Nepalese people. If you ask…
Medal of the Order of Australia awarded for trailblazing social entrepreneurship in Nepal
By Ram Khatry 26 January 2019 A Melbourne “social entrepreneur” has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her trailblazing philanthropic enterprise that aims to…
Nepalese flag imprinted satellite soon to be aboard International Space Station
By Ram Khatry 14 January 2019 It’s not exactly the “Moon Landing” but it certainly is a “giant leap” for a tiny, struggling South Asian nation. A Nepalese flag-imprinted…
Nepal Flood: Insufficient preparedness causing expensive disaster response and recovery
By Dr Bharat Raj Poudel, Brisbane 19 August 2017 Every monsoon, flood and landslides ravage human lives and properties in Nepal. Triggered by torrential rain, flood and landslides have recently…
Give me “mind, money and commitment” and I will give you a prosperous Nepal: Mr Innovator
By Dr Bharat Raj Poudel, Brisbane 9 August 2017 For weeks now, Nepalese communities across Australia have been organising a series of fundraising events for Mahabir Pun’s philanthropic endeavours. The…
If getting robbed can be shared publicly then why not rape, questions rape victim Aastha Kumari Karki
By Ram Khatry, Sydney 2 August 2017 Aastha Kumari Karki was one day talking to a “fellow-musician” when the latter shared a heart-rending secret. Her friend, also a Nepalese living…
The Nepalese-Punjabi couple that outsmarted over a dozen Brisbane entrepreneurs
By Ram Khatry in Brisbane 27 July 20107 In 2015, Hom Pyashi had five businesses including cafes at prime Brisbane locations but he was so broke that his India-born wife…
Is NRNA Australia becoming an expert-free zone?
By Ram Khatry in Brisbane 18 July 2017 Some members of the Nepalese community are concerned NRNA Australia is becoming an expert-free zone because of its failure to attract and…
Global Series: Talking sex, changing cultures
Authors: Catesby Holmes, Global Commissioning Editor, The Conversation Clea Chakraverty, Commissioning Editor The Conversation; Fabrice Rousselot, Global Editor, The Conversation Stephan Schmidt, Audience Developer, The Conversation Artists have…
