Khagendra Thapa Magar Officially Declared the World’s Shortest Man by Guinness Record Officials

Khagendra Thapa Magar turned 18 on Thursday, October 14, 2010 and was officially declared the world’s shortest man by Guiness record officials at Pokhara, Nepal. Khagendra was measured in at 26.4 inches (67 cm) tall at a ceremony organized in his homewon, Pokhara, where he was handed certificate by Guiness officials. Khagendra’s family had been … Continue reading Khagendra Thapa Magar Officially Declared the World’s Shortest Man by Guinness Record Officials

Photos & Video from Dashain 2067 BS Celebration by Nepalese Society of Texas

Nepalese Society, Texas (NST) organized an event to celebrate the biggest Nepali festival, Dashain, amidst various cultural programs along with celebration of its 12th year of establishment on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Irving Arts Center with participation of a huge crowd of around 700 people. The event began with distributing certificates of appreciation to … Continue reading Photos & Video from Dashain 2067 BS Celebration by Nepalese Society of Texas

Criminal Activities of Maoists in Nepal Persist even after the Peace Treaty

The Maoists have broken the law more often even after signing the 2006 peace deal. During my last visit also, I did not see any sign of improvement by the Maoist in their activities. Rather, I found the incidents of violence and criminal activities to be increasing. The Maoists combatants are charged with being caught … Continue reading Criminal Activities of Maoists in Nepal Persist even after the Peace Treaty

Anuradha Koirala Makes it to the Top Ten of CNN Heroes 2010 – Final Voting Now Open

Anuradha Koirala, founder of Maiti Nepal, has made it to the top ten list of CNN Heroes 2010. CNN Heroes are remarkable individuals nominated by viewers and selected by voting and a panel of judges. They are every day people changing the world with their sacrifice and accomplishments. Anuradha Koirala has been desperately fighting to … Continue reading Anuradha Koirala Makes it to the Top Ten of CNN Heroes 2010 – Final Voting Now Open

NST is organizing Dashain Party 2067 BS on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Irving Arts Center

Nepalese Society of Texas (NST) is organizing Dashain Party along with celebration of its 12th year of establishment on Sunday, October 10, 2010 amidst various programs at the Irving Arts Center. According to an email from Manoj Sigdel, event coordinator of NST, the celebration will feature various popular singers and artists from Nepal like Sapana … Continue reading NST is organizing Dashain Party 2067 BS on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Irving Arts Center

Nepali Fashion Show in Houston on September 26, 2010

On the auspicious occasion of Dashain and Tihar, InStyleNepal is organizing a night of Nepali cultural show with Fashion Show and D.J. Night in Houston, Texas on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The event will feature Sarah Gurung (1st runner up, Miss Nepal 2004 and Ms. Asia Pacific) and DJGorkhali from DC along with Pratikshya Shrestha, … Continue reading Nepali Fashion Show in Houston on September 26, 2010

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