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Renowned for its elegant Thai heritage and culinary finesse, Dusit Princess Kathmandu is embarking on a richly spiced journey into the regal culinary traditions of India. Responding to popular requests from well-traveled guests and food connoisseurs staying at the hotel, the culinary team has crafted a unique dining experience titled …

Have you ever thought of ways of giving back to the community but haven’t found the ways to start? Acts of kindness, be it small or large, can make a difference in the lives of many. Volunteering is a great way to put this kindness into action to foster community …

  Dr. Brijen L. JoshiHe is a Johns Hopkins-trained specialist in cardiac anesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine. He combines his medical expertise with a passion for research and entrepreneurship. Overcoming a personal ordeal with spinal disc rupture and chronic back pain, Dr. Joshi’s journey through pain to recovery deepened …

  As Nepal advances in neurological care, platforms like NEUROCON play a crucial role in fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among medical professionals from around the world. NEUROCON-II is a biennial conference dedicated to the advancement of neuroscience. Organised by the Upendra Devkota Foundation, NEUROCON-II brings together global leading experts …

Sarika Koirala She is a medical student at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Being a member of Leo Club of Durbarmarg 325-L and Global Surgery Simulation Network, she has been actively participating in health camps, first aid training and awareness campaigns to raise knowledge and to adopt healthier practice …

Dr Rupesh Rajbhandari He is a senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, Neuro Hospital Bansbari. He did his MD in Anaesthesiology from Nepalgunj Medical College (KU) in 2017. His interest in the common problem of pain, led him to do a one …

An interview with Assistant Professor Dayana Shakya The dream of working as a nurse in the United States has fueled a growing interest in the NCLEX exam among Nepali nurses. Despite the challenges—ranging from language barriers andfinancial constraints to visa retrogression—many aspiring nurses remain determined to pursue opportunities abroad. To …

Words by Dr Anjali Pandit She is a consultant pediatric Hematologist-oncologist and Bone marrow transplant specialist at Nepal cancer hospital and Research center. With over 10 years of experience, she has expertise in treating pediatric hematologic disorders and solid tumors in children and adolescents. Childhood cancer remains a profoundly challenging …

Dr Ashish Lal Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FAIS, FIAPS Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital   Pediatric surgery is a unique and demanding specialty, dedicated to addressing surgical conditions in the most vulnerable members of society—the children. In Nepal, the journey …

Dr. Dilip Neupane He is Nepal’s first DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his MBBS from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and pursued his master’s in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. For super specialization, he earned a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Currently, …