Nepali Americans Struggle with Voter Education and Language Barriers in U.S. Elections
“Are we allowed to vote in elections other than the presidential election held every four years?” Bishnu Maya Pariyar, a Nepali American in New York […]
As the Nepali Community Ages in the U.S., Political Priorities Change
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, nearly 100,000 Nepali Americans are eligible to vote, with around 35,000 poised to participate for the first time. However, […]
Queens Resident Faces Tree Hazard, Calls for Urgent Action
Manmohan Singh Ghimire, a long-time resident of Glendale, Queens, and a member of the local Nepali community, narrowly avoided a serious incident this weekend when […]
Nearly 100,000 Nepali Americans Eligible to Vote, with 35,000 First-Time Voters in US Presidential Election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws near, nearly 100,000 Nepali Americans are eligible to vote, with around 35,000 poised to cast their ballots for […]
First-Generation Nepali Americans Make History in U.S. Politics, Inspiring the Second Generation, but the Second Generation Also Has Suggestions
The Nepali American population is growing rapidly in the United States, and with it, the number of first-generation Nepali Americans involved in mainstream politics. According […]
“Life is a Document of Coincidence,” Say Nepali Survivors of the 9/11 World Trade Center Attack
Shailesh Shrestha, a Nepali who survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, reflects, “Life is a document of coincidence.” It’s been 23 […]
South Asians in New York Gather for Presidential Debate Viewing at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, NYC
As evening fell over Jackson Heights, Queens, Diversity Plaza became a hub of activity as South Asians from various communities gathered to watch the presidential […]
Nepali Student Muna Pandey’s Final Rites Held in Houston Two Weeks After Her Murder; Mother Attends Funeral
Nearly two weeks after 21-year-old Nepali student Muna Pandey was shot dead in Houston, Texas, her funeral was held in the presence of her mother, […]
After a 10,000-Mile Journey to Enter the U.S. Without a Visa and Spending $70,000, a Nepali Father’s American Dream Ends in Tragedy in Boston
In a heart-wrenching tale of dreams and despair, Bharat Roka Magar from Rukum embarked on a perilous journey of over 10,000 miles, spending more than […]
Husband of Missing Virginia Mom Mamta to Appear in Court Thursday After Filing Motion to Bypass Grand Jury
Naresh Bhatt, who was arrested for concealing the body of his missing wife, Nepali nurse Mamta Kafle, will appear in court on Thursday. His lawyer […]