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Everest is getting safer, Harvard study finds — but still kills nearly one in 100 who attempt it
1 May 2026Death rates on Mt. Everest have fallen by half over the past two decades, driven by better weather forecasting, improved equipment, fixed rope systems, and stronger teamwork — but the mountain still claims nearly one in every 100 climbers who attempt it,
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Travel & LeisureNATTA President Thapaliya appointed to global board of world travel agents' federation
1 April 2026Nepal's travel trade has achieved a significant milestone on the global stage with the appointment of Kumar Mani Thapaliya, President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA).
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GlobalShesh Ghale and Jamuna Gurung retain place among Australia's wealthiest for 18th straight year
25 March 2026Prominent Nepali-origin business leaders Shesh Ghale and Jamuna Gurung have once again featured in Australia's rich list, ranking 150th and 151st respectively — marking 18 consecutive years since the couple first appeared on the ranking in 2009.
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GlobalEverest legend Phurba Tenjing Sherpa honoured with honorary membership by New York Rotary Club
24 March 2026Elite Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been conferred honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in high-altitude climbing and his broader contributions to social inclusion and climate advocacy.
