Nepal Now: On the Move podcast
@nepalnowpod.bsky.social
Hundreds of thousands of people migrate yearly from this country wedged between China and India. We talk with them to understand why.
The K-HaMi project has set an ambitious goal: to provide options in Nepal so that former migrant workers to South Korea won't feel the need to go abroad again to work. Listen now to the full episode to find out how it's doing. It's on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The K-HaMi project has set an ambitious goal: to provide options in Nepal so that former migrant workers to South Korea won't feel the need to go abroad again to work. Listen now to the full episode to find out how it's doing. It's on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
South Korea is considered a top destination by Nepalese aspiring to migrate for work. Now the country has started a project so that those migrants don't have to migrate again after returning home.
🎧 to our new episode on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
🎧 to our new episode on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
South Korea is considered a top destination by Nepalese aspiring to migrate for work. Now the country has started a project so that those migrants don't have to migrate again after returning home.
🎧 to our new episode on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
🎧 to our new episode on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
One of the underlying causes of GenZ's anger is the lack of work and study opportunities in Nepal. Each year hundreds of thousands of young people leave the country. Politicians should consider this a major failure on their part.
New episode: bit.ly/YouthAndolan
Photo: Nepali Times
New episode: bit.ly/YouthAndolan
Photo: Nepali Times
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
One of the underlying causes of GenZ's anger is the lack of work and study opportunities in Nepal. Each year hundreds of thousands of young people leave the country. Politicians should consider this a major failure on their part.
New episode: bit.ly/YouthAndolan
Photo: Nepali Times
New episode: bit.ly/YouthAndolan
Photo: Nepali Times
Nepal Now creator and host @martylogan.bsky.social is moving to Canada so the show is following. What that will sound like, no one knows just yet. 🎧 the full story at bit.ly/NepalCanada
August 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Nepal Now creator and host @martylogan.bsky.social is moving to Canada so the show is following. What that will sound like, no one knows just yet. 🎧 the full story at bit.ly/NepalCanada
For some migrants, getting back to Nepal during Covid-19 lockdowns was just the first of their challenges. Listen to guest Bijaya Rai Shrestha in the clip below and then check out the full episode on any podcast app or 👉 lnkd.in/di9eS9b4
August 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
For some migrants, getting back to Nepal during Covid-19 lockdowns was just the first of their challenges. Listen to guest Bijaya Rai Shrestha in the clip below and then check out the full episode on any podcast app or 👉 lnkd.in/di9eS9b4
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Do I know anyone here who can speak Nepali? Would like to practice/gather resources for a Big Trip next year
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Do I know anyone here who can speak Nepali? Would like to practice/gather resources for a Big Trip next year
Curious about the show? Check out the graphic, then find us on any #podcast app or at nepalnow.buzzsprout.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Curious about the show? Check out the graphic, then find us on any #podcast app or at nepalnow.buzzsprout.com
Harsh judgement on Trump government's immigration policy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
Judge Extends Protections for Migrants From Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Harsh judgement on Trump government's immigration policy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
#Migration from Nepal to Japan has taken off in the last few decades. Today for instance, it is the #1 destination for young Nepalis going abroad to study. Visual anthropologist Dipesh Kharel explains the roots of this movement in our new episode.
🎧 on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
🎧 on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
July 31, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#Migration from Nepal to Japan has taken off in the last few decades. Today for instance, it is the #1 destination for young Nepalis going abroad to study. Visual anthropologist Dipesh Kharel explains the roots of this movement in our new episode.
🎧 on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
🎧 on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
In 2023-24, Japan was by far the most popular destination for Nepalis migrating to study. Dipesh Kharel explains how that came about, and has evolved, in our new episode.
🎧 now on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
🎧 now on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
July 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
In 2023-24, Japan was by far the most popular destination for Nepalis migrating to study. Dipesh Kharel explains how that came about, and has evolved, in our new episode.
🎧 now on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
🎧 now on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/JapanNepal
An enormous amount of work goes into recovering statues and other sacred items stolen from temples and taken abroad—but then what? Alisha Sijapati, co-founder of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, explains in our new episode.
Listen on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/NHRCgods
Listen on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/NHRCgods
July 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
An enormous amount of work goes into recovering statues and other sacred items stolen from temples and taken abroad—but then what? Alisha Sijapati, co-founder of the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign, explains in our new episode.
Listen on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/NHRCgods
Listen on any #podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/NHRCgods
Check out our latest newsletter for ideas for future episodes and news about migration and Nepal - lnkd.in/dH-9ci8e
July 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Check out our latest newsletter for ideas for future episodes and news about migration and Nepal - lnkd.in/dH-9ci8e
Kudos to the authors for raising hidden issues around the prohibitions on certain types of migration for Nepali women, including domestic work and sex work. kathmandupost.com/columns/2025...
Opinion | Missing Nepali women
The government must address the harmful effects of protectionist policies.
kathmandupost.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Kudos to the authors for raising hidden issues around the prohibitions on certain types of migration for Nepali women, including domestic work and sex work. kathmandupost.com/columns/2025...
A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, within Nepal, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction.
🎧 his story now on podcast platforms or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
🎧 his story now on podcast platforms or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
June 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, within Nepal, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction.
🎧 his story now on podcast platforms or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
🎧 his story now on podcast platforms or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction.
🎧 our latest episode on all podcast platforms now or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
🎧 our latest episode on all podcast platforms now or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
June 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A year ago Prakash Gurung was half-heartedly searching for another chance to migrate or learn a marketable skill. Today, he's on a completely different path, which he says is already bringing him inner peace and satisfaction.
🎧 our latest episode on all podcast platforms now or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
🎧 our latest episode on all podcast platforms now or 👉 bit.ly/2PGurung
As ever-rising numbers of Nepalis migrate to work or study overseas it's hard to remain optimistic about the country's future. But there are strong reasons to stay positive, says @gyanu.bsky.social, co-founder of The Record, Nepal.
🎧 now at 👉 bit.ly/2Gyanu
🎧 now at 👉 bit.ly/2Gyanu
June 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As ever-rising numbers of Nepalis migrate to work or study overseas it's hard to remain optimistic about the country's future. But there are strong reasons to stay positive, says @gyanu.bsky.social, co-founder of The Record, Nepal.
🎧 now at 👉 bit.ly/2Gyanu
🎧 now at 👉 bit.ly/2Gyanu
Gyanu Adhikari was surprisingly optimistic about Nepal's future when we chatted. Co-founder of Nepal's first media that ran on subscriber support, he listed 3 main reasons for his positive outlook.
🎧 now to the full episode on any podcast platform for details, or go to: bit.ly/2Gyanu
🎧 now to the full episode on any podcast platform for details, or go to: bit.ly/2Gyanu
May 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Gyanu Adhikari was surprisingly optimistic about Nepal's future when we chatted. Co-founder of Nepal's first media that ran on subscriber support, he listed 3 main reasons for his positive outlook.
🎧 now to the full episode on any podcast platform for details, or go to: bit.ly/2Gyanu
🎧 now to the full episode on any podcast platform for details, or go to: bit.ly/2Gyanu
Few people in Nepal understand the impact that current rates of out-migration will have on the country in coming years, says Prof. Dirgha Ghimire, the guest on our current episode.
🎧 now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
🎧 now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
May 21, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Few people in Nepal understand the impact that current rates of out-migration will have on the country in coming years, says Prof. Dirgha Ghimire, the guest on our current episode.
🎧 now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
🎧 now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
Why hadn't we heard of the Chitwan Valley Family Study before! Now in its 30th year, the study, based in 152 communities of the district in southern Nepal, is a treasure trove of data, including on migration trends.
🎧 our chat with Prof Dirgha Ghimire now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
🎧 our chat with Prof Dirgha Ghimire now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
May 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Why hadn't we heard of the Chitwan Valley Family Study before! Now in its 30th year, the study, based in 152 communities of the district in southern Nepal, is a treasure trove of data, including on migration trends.
🎧 our chat with Prof Dirgha Ghimire now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
🎧 our chat with Prof Dirgha Ghimire now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ChitwanStudy
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1/ For ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for public service, we reported on five pregnant women who died after not receiving timely medical care in states with strict abortion bans.
These are their stories 🧵
These are their stories 🧵
May 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
1/ For ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for public service, we reported on five pregnant women who died after not receiving timely medical care in states with strict abortion bans.
These are their stories 🧵
These are their stories 🧵
Leaving one's family, friends and culture behind to study or work abroad is not easy. Our guest in this episode, Paribesh Bidari, says many of his peers live under great pressure while abroad. Listen to the full episode now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB
May 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Leaving one's family, friends and culture behind to study or work abroad is not easy. Our guest in this episode, Paribesh Bidari, says many of his peers live under great pressure while abroad. Listen to the full episode now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB
It seems that almost every young person we meet is on the brink of leaving the country or working on a plan to do so. So it was surprising to meet Nepal grad Paribesh Bidari, who's finished two degrees here and is now working in the country. 🎧 on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB
April 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It seems that almost every young person we meet is on the brink of leaving the country or working on a plan to do so. So it was surprising to meet Nepal grad Paribesh Bidari, who's finished two degrees here and is now working in the country. 🎧 on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ParibeshB
A BIG milestone, our latest episodes, and what we're working on for future episodes.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A BIG milestone, our latest episodes, and what we're working on for future episodes.
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100 episodes!
If you're interested in Nepal, or migration, it's time to get listening 😀. We're on all the podcast platforms or ➡️ bit.ly/ConsultEd
If you're interested in Nepal, or migration, it's time to get listening 😀. We're on all the podcast platforms or ➡️ bit.ly/ConsultEd
April 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
100 episodes!
If you're interested in Nepal, or migration, it's time to get listening 😀. We're on all the podcast platforms or ➡️ bit.ly/ConsultEd
If you're interested in Nepal, or migration, it's time to get listening 😀. We're on all the podcast platforms or ➡️ bit.ly/ConsultEd
We always thought that education consultancies were more or less a scam. But Radha Adhikari explains why, despite the occasional scandal, they can be useful.
Listen now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ConsultEd
Listen now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ConsultEd
April 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
We always thought that education consultancies were more or less a scam. But Radha Adhikari explains why, despite the occasional scandal, they can be useful.
Listen now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ConsultEd
Listen now on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/ConsultEd