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Diaspora

Stories from the 78th district—the one spread across the rest of the world.

17 articles

From Shoveling Snow to Shaking Hands: The Dangi Dai Chronicles

From Shoveling Snow to Shaking Hands: The Dangi Dai Chronicles

Fast forward to 2026, and our Dangi Dai isn't just a survivor; he’s a Professor with a Ph.D. and a world-leading expert in solid waste management. He’s basically the "Lord of the Garbage," but in a very fancy, scientific way.

By Harry Jaspau 28 Apr 2026 3 min read
The Kalikot King of Kuala Lumpur

The Kalikot King of Kuala Lumpur

Our boy Mahendra was recently detained in Kuala Lumpur while attempting to flee in a car—probably because his "Digital Nomad" lifestyle doesn't include a private jet yet. He wasn't alone, though; he had a diverse team from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

By Harry Jaspau 24 Apr 2026 3 min read
India: Amit Shah's Six-Month Miracle

India: Amit Shah's Six-Month Miracle

Roll up, roll up! Welcome to the Great Subcontinental Carnival of Pledges, where time is a suggestion and the "Permanent Political Solution" is always just one election away.

By Harry Jaspau 22 Apr 2026 3 min read
AmCham Nepal: Engaging the Diaspora for Strategic Growth

AmCham Nepal: Engaging the Diaspora for Strategic Growth

The dialogue emphasized that while the government is waving a "Welcome" sign, the sign is currently held up by duct tape. For sustained investment, our leaders need to provide more than just speeches; they need policy stability and transparency. You can’t ask people to invest in a 20-year energy project when the regulations change every time a new minister catches a cold.

By Harry Jaspau 20 Apr 2026 2 min read
From Kathmandu Classrooms to Queens Diamonds: Surya Maharjan Nails It!

From Kathmandu Classrooms to Queens Diamonds: Surya Maharjan Nails It!

At a glitzy Manhattan reception themed “Celebrating Exceptional Women Leaders,” Surya proved that you don’t need a silver spoon if you’ve got a Gorkhali backbone. Her journey is the ultimate hustle: she started as a teacher in Nepal, grinded through five years of intense diamond training in Mumbai, and landed in the U.S. in 2005 with a young family and zero English.

By Harry Jaspau 14 Apr 2026 2 min read