Most Nepali teenagers in 1975 were trying to figure out how to survive high school math, but 15-year-old Anilman Shakya casually boarded a flight to Thailand to become a royal monk. Thanks to a diplomatic chat about Nepal’s lack of Buddhist infrastructure, the late Thai Supreme Patriarch adopted him like a spiritual Pokémon. While his peers back home were negotiating marriage proposals, Anilman was navigating the glittering halls of Thai royalty and Mahamakut Buddhist University. Talk about a successful geographical upgrade that saved him from a lifetime of Kathmandu traffic.
By Harry Jaspau
14 Jul 2026
3 min read
It used to be simple: you packed your bags, braved the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport madness, and headed straight to the Gulf or Malaysia. But mid-2026 data shows a dramatic plot twist. The new promised land is Europe. Young Nepalis are ditching traditional routes and pouring into places like Romania, Croatia, and Germany.
By Harry Jaspau
10 Jul 2026
3 min read
Our favorite diplomats are at it again, proving that the distance between Ottawa and Kathmandu can easily be bridged by sheer desperation. This week, Nepal’s Ambassador to Canada looked at the diaspora and essentially said, "Nice maple syrup, but have you considered importing 10,000 hand-woven rugs instead?"
By Harry Jaspau
3 Jul 2026
4 min read
It’s truly a testament to our resilience that even when the world feels like it’s spinning off its axis, we can still find the time to request quotations for furnished office space in Kathmandu. After all, where else will we host the next marathon of meetings about holding more meetings? It’s classic Gorkhali efficiency—if we can’t build a skyscraper today, we can at least ensure our spreadsheets look world-class.
By Harry Jaspau
26 Jun 2026
3 min read
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal graced Beijing with his presence this week, busy selling the "New Nepal" dream to anyone with a microphone. Between visiting the historic White Pagoda—a souvenir from Araniko’s legendary days—and hosting investment mixers, he assured the diaspora that prosperity is just one "enabling environment" away.
By Harry Jaspau
19 Jun 2026
3 min read
According to recent data, over 100,000 of our compatriots are now braving the Land of the Rising Sun, officially making Nepal the second-largest source of international students in Japan. It seems our youth have realized that while studying international business in Tokyo is hard, trying to build a career in a country where the electricity cuts out more often than the politicians change parties is significantly harder.
By Harry Jaspau
15 Jun 2026
3 min read
If you thought we’d go a week without a scandal, you clearly haven't been paying attention. This time, it’s the Bhutanese-Nepali community in Ohio finding themselves under the microscope of the US Congress. The accusation? A billion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving "home health" services that supposedly never happened.
By Harry Jaspau
12 Jun 2026
4 min read
Move over, Bollywood scripts—the real drama is happening in Abu Dhabi. Tayab Khan, a 26-year-old Nepali security guard, was just casually checking his email, probably expecting another boring update, when he found out he and his four friends had just hit a Dh30 million jackpot. That is almost 125 Crores in NPR!
By Harry Jaspau
9 Jun 2026
3 min read
The federal budget for FY 2026/27, unveiled on May 29, signals a major shift in how the state views its global citizens. The government is moving to treat the diaspora not just as a source of remittance, but as a strategic economic partner. A key highlight is the planned issuance of "diaspora bonds" and the creation of a "Matribhumi Fund."
By Harry Jaspau
5 Jun 2026
3 min read
Despite Middle East tensions, temporary visa suspensions, and administrative chaos, our gross foreign exchange reserves have swelled to an all-time high solely because our youth are sweating bullets across Europe, Japan, and the Gulf. Our reliance on overseas blood, sweat, and remittances accounts for over 33% of our GDP.
By Harry Jaspau
29 May 2026
4 min read
While the motherland busies itself with the infinite loop of political reshuffling and bureaucratic paperwork, the diaspora is out there quietly rewriting the global rules of engagement. It takes a unique brand of Gorkhali resilience to walk into the most competitive cities on earth and demand a seat at the table on our own terms.
By Harry Jaspau
25 May 2026
4 min read
This week, we’ve got governments "exploring" imaginary legal pathways, thousands of kids renaming "minimum-wage survival" as an "educational journey," and a parade in Manhattan that momentarily convinced a bunch of overworked New Yorkers that we are a deeply unified people. Grab your overpriced coffee; let's unpack the madness.
By Harry Jaspau
22 May 2026
5 min read