The elusive Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), endangered guardian of the misty Himalayan forests and umbrella for a rich mountain ecosystem. The Red PandaScientific name: Ailurus fulgensDirect translation: Fire-coated catPS: This is neither a cat nor panda in any taxonomic sense.Nepali name: xfa|]Habitat: Misty temperate forests from 2400-3900 meters across the …
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For a long time, ordering something healthy at a restaurant in Kathmandu has meant choosing the smallest, least interesting item on the menu and being a little defensive while watching everyone else’s plates look more like dinner. The salad has always gotten a side glance and a quiet apology to …
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Dr. Nali HadaShe is a Medical Officer and manager of heart and lung program at Chhetrapati free clinic hospital who holds a keen interest in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, emergency medicine, and medical research. Alongside clinical practice, she enjoys exploring emerging concepts at the intersection of neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology through …
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Dr. Deepika MalhotraShe is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea and External Eye Disease, with over a decade of experience in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and ocular surface reconstruction. She completed her MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Pakistan in 2009, followed by an MD in Ophthalmology from BPKLCOS, Tribhuvan …
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Mr Jeevan LabhHe is a biotechnologist and science communicator bridging molecular research and public understanding. Trained at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, he has worked across genomic diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality systems, and bioinformatics. He writes to make complex science accessible, actionable, and relevant to communities beyond the laboratory. In a …
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Dr. Aruna Uprety She is a public health specialist, with 40 years of experiences as women’s rights activist, and a strong advocate of healthy eating habits and lifestyles. She received her master’s degree in Arts from the Women and Development Institute of Social Studies，the Hague, The Netherlands. She did her M.D …
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Dr. Narayan Bahadur Basnet MBBS, PG Ped., Ph.D. (Ped., Ped. Card.), JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Consultant Pediatrician, Pediatric CardiologistChildren’s Medical Diagnosis Center (CMDC), Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal. Email: nbbasnet777@hotmail.com ; nbbasnet777@gmail.com Precordial auscultation of the heart of children in a geographically difficult place of Nepal may be a remote dream of a …
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Shraddha AdhikariShe is a third-year MBBS student at Kathmandu Medical College with a strong academic record and a keen interest in research. She loves giving back to the community through various social outreach initiatives and remains actively involved in volunteer work. Alongside her studies, she enjoys traveling and exploring new …
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Dr. Suman Kumar BaselDr. Basel is currently a Lecturer and Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon at KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. His impressive academic foundation includes graduating as the University Topper and B.P. Suvarna Smrity Gold Medalist during his MBBS at Tribhuvan University, followed by earning the prestigious Dr. …
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Dr. Chakra Raj PandeyHe is a renowned orthopedic doctor, a co-founder of Anamiwa Health & Hospital in Lazimpat. He is the Head of Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Director, Arthroscopy, Sports-Regenerative Medicine & Joint Replacement. He is the Chairman, National Musculoskeletal Charity and Research Foundation.He made significant contributions from …
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