Podcasts by Ajis Podcast

Sushila Sthapit, For whom learning never stops! 75 years [Nepal Bhasa] from 2022-12-22T03:18:51

75 years old Sushila Sthapit is an avid learner. She was born in Kalimpong and brought up in Calcutta, India and moved to Kathmandu after marriage. At the time when women were confined to household...

#37 Mithai Devi Biswokarma | Dalit Rights Activist, 85 years [Nepali] from 2022-08-31T03:55:27

85 years old Mithai Devi Biswokarma is a courageous Dalit rights activist. Together with her husband Listen

#36 Anjana Tamrakar, Entrepreneur&Poet [Nepal Bhasa] from 2022-07-09T04:11:03

Anjana Tamrakar is the founder and executive director of Creative Women’s Craft based in Kathmandu. She is also a consultant and freelance trainer in the f...

#35 Chandra Devi Adhikari, Author at 85 [Nepali] from 2022-05-20T02:58:23

85 years old Chandra Devi Adhikari recently published her autobiography titled 'Mero Jeevan Yatra'. Chandra Devi was born in Ilham, Nepal in a big joint fa...

#34 Saroj Shrestha, Educator&Mathematics Enthusiast [Nepali] from 2022-04-26T04:38:42

69 years old Saroj Shrestha is the Founder & Executive Director of Navjeevan High School in Lalitpur. She is a mathematics enthusiast who enjoys making...

#33 Bhimi Gurung, 71 years old entrepreneur [Nepali] from 2022-03-02T01:19:26

71 years old Bhimi Gurung was born in Dhanda Khadga village in the Parbat region where she had a fun childhood. Her mother gave birth to her at age 50 whic...

#32 Renuka Upadhyay, 72 years old- Dress design teacher&crafter [Nepali] from 2022-02-02T06:02:06

72 year old Renuka Upadhyay is an avid knitter and crafter. She learned the craft first from her mother and then advanced her skills by reading many books ...

#31 - Nalini Gyawali- Great Grandmother at 90 [Nepali] from 2022-01-13T02:25:54

90 year old Nalini Gyawali fell in love with reading as a child. Even though she couldn’t continue her education due to social obligations, she continues t...

#30 - Durga Lal Shrestha, 86 years old - Poet and Lyricist [Nepal Bhasa] from 2021-12-10T06:18:57

Durga Lal Shrestha, born in 1935 in Kathmandu, is Nepal’s leading poet and lyricist. He has been honored with national titles of “Janakavi” (meaning People...

#29 - Badri Prasad Khatiwada (Bhanu), 87 years old - Education Activist [Nepali] from 2021-11-11T06:42:58

87 years old Badri Prasad Khatiwada, also knows as Bhanu among his family and friends was born in Makwanpur, Nepal. He is a devout teacher and was a passio...

#29 - Badri Prasad Khatiwada (Bhanu), 87 years old - Education Activist [Nepali] from 2021-11-11T06:42:58

87 years old Badri Prasad Khatiwada, also knows as Bhanu among his family and friends was born in Makwanpur, Nepal. He is a devout teacher and was a passio...

#28 - Sharada Rajbhandari Onta, 75 years old - Author and Eldercare Entrepreneur [Nepali] from 2021-10-07T05:32:27

75 year old Sharada Rajbhandari Onta is an author and eldercare entrepreneur. Born in a conservative family, she was discouraged to continue her education ...

#27 -Rukmani Devi Shrestha, 66 years old - Knitter&Entrepreneur [Nepali] from 2021-09-16T04:26:17

66 year old Rukmani Devi Shrestha was born in Sindhupalchowk where she had a challenging childhood. She worked hard to fulfill her dream of attaining educa...

#26 - Rajani Shrestha, 62 years old - Former Athlete, Educator and Cancer Survivor [Nepali] from 2021-08-28T03:30:42

Rajani Shrestha remembers most of her childhood as an athlete, playing various sports- running, high hump, low jump. She won several regional and national ...

#25 - Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years old - Intangible Heritage Conservationist [Nepali] from 2021-08-13T07:49:33

Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years, is an intangible heritage conservationist who is currently working on Kasthamandap reconstruction project. He is also...

#24 - Prem Lal Shrestha, 86 years old - Entrepreneur and Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Award Recipient [Nepali] from 2021-08-03T07:50:47

Prem Lal Shrestha, 84 years, started his professional career in cap and badge making trade with his father. With hard work and support from his wife, he wa...

#23 - Ambica Shrestha, 89 years old - Entrepreneur, Heritage conservationist and Social Worker [Nepali] from 2021-07-27T04:56:03

Ambica Shrestha is a renowned entrepreneur, heritage conservationist, social worker, and the President of Dwarika´s Hotels and Resorts. In this episode of ...

#22 - Madan Krishna Shrestha, 71 years old - Comedian, Actor, Singer and Author [Nepali] from 2021-06-23T17:02:44

Madan Krishna Shrestha is one of the most well known personalities in Nepal. He is a comedian, actor, singer and author. His autobiography Mahako Ma is a n...

#21 - Anuradha Koirala, 72 years old - Social Activist and CNN Hero [Nepali] from 2021-05-17T04:30:34

Anuradha Koirala, lovingly called Dijju, is the the founder and director of Maiti Nepal a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of sex traff...

#20 - Rewati Rajbhandari, author&poet at 78 years [Nepali] from 2021-03-06T10:12:40

Rewati Rajbhandari is a prolific 78 years old author and poet. She has written 20 books with stories for children and adults, and poems in Nepal Bhasa and ...

#20 - Rewati Rajbhandari, author & poet at 78 years [Nepali] from 2021-03-06T10:12:40

Rewati Rajbhandari is a prolific 78 years old author and poet. She has written 20 books with stories for children and adults, and poems in Nepal Bhasa and ...

#19 - Sanu Kaji Shrestha, 77 years old, "येसो गरे कसो होला?" [Nepali] from 2020-12-26T13:56:10

As a child, Sanu Kaji Shrestha was a curious tinkerer, today at 77 he has harnessed that curiosity to invent several cost-effective and eco-friendly techno...

#18 - Dabal Kaji Tuladhar, 82 years old, Automotive pioneer [Newa] from 2020-12-12T06:15:31

82 years old Dabal Kaji Tuladhar of Sitapaila was raised by a strong single mother. He was born and brought up in a family of 50 in Ason! In this episode h...

#17 - Geeta Shrestha Vaidya, 65 years old, Woman in science [Nepali] from 2020-10-30T08:32:58

In our 17th episode we speak with 65 year old Dr. Geeta Shrestha Vaidya. A retired Chief Senior Scientific Officer at the reputed Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Geeta V...

#16 - Nil Shova Tuladhar, 76 years old, Woman of strength&courage [Newa] from 2020-09-13T17:37:54

In our 16th episode we speak with 76 years old Nil Shova Tuladhar. Eldest among 8 siblings, she helped her parents raise her six sisters and a brother. She accompanied her father to Kal...

#15 - Padma Mathema, 72 years old, Devout Development Professional [Nepali] from 2020-08-08T11:30:13

In our 15th episode we speak with 72 years old Padma Mathema. She has dedicated her career in the development sector of Nepal, first as the social sector head in the National Planning C...

#14 - Nalini Devi Sthapit, 80 years old, Educator and Independent Woman [Newa] from 2020-07-05T07:34:08

In our 14th episode we speak with 80 years old Nalini Devi Sthapit. At a time when girls were not encouraged to study, Nalini Devi went to nursing school and later on completed her Bach...

#13 - Lockdown Special 2nd Edition with various guests [Newa] from 2020-05-31T16:56:15

For our 13th episode and our second Lockdown Special, we have compiled a Newa episode with audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their dai...

#12 - Lockdown Special with various guests [Nepali] from 2020-05-15T08:30:10

For our 12th episode we have collected audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their hopes and perspectives during this uncertain time. We h...

#11 - Kulendra Devkota, 83 years old, educator and agriculture enthusiast [Nepali] from 2020-04-17T14:02:42

In our 11th episode we speak with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota. Kulendra fought against all odds including cast discrimination, malnutrition and ill-health to get an education and beco...

#10 - Dhammawati Guruma, 86 years old - Life Journey&Perspectives [Newa] from 2020-03-28T19:05:09

This episode with 86 years old Dhammawati Guruma was recorded on March 6th & 12, 2020 at the Dharmakriti Vihar in the Sheegha neighborhood of Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina St...

#9 - Kirtan Krishna Bhattarai- Health enthusiast&environmentalist at 92 [Nepali] from 2020-03-21T14:24:38

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#8 - Late Shreemati Bajracharya, 77 years old- Life's joys and career as a school principal [Newari] from 2020-03-07T08:53:52

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#7 - Tika Maya Gurung, 86 years old- Strength, struggle and success [Nepali] from 2020-02-20T10:28

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#6 - Dil Hera Tuladhar: married at 8, first income at 83 [Newa] from 2020-01-20T15:45:23

This episode with 84 years old Dil Hera Tuladhar was recorded on 9 January 2020 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

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#5 - Shobha Lamichhane Bhattarai, hospitality entrepreneur and Airbnb Superhost at age 62 [Nepali] from 2019-12-23T19:21:16

This episode with 62 years old Shoba Lamichhane Bhattarai was recorded on 18 December 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

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#4 - Shiro Moktan: single mother, educator, independent woman [English, Nepali] from 2019-11-19T11:51:36

This episode with 68 years old Shiro Moktan was recorded on 3 November 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

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#3 - Pragya Devi Shakya's childhood joys and struggles [Newari] from 2019-10-22T15:15:37

This episode with 71 year old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

#2 - Dil Ratna Shakya on his life and career [Newari] from 2019-09-22T10:24:41

This episode with 82 year old Dil Ratna Shakya was recorded on 10 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

#1 - Jagat Ratna Tuladhar's Lhasa Journeys [Nepali] from 2019-08-24T12:36:23

For our first episode we have 87 year old Jagat Ratna Tuladhar from Maitidevi, Kathmandu. In this podcast, Jagat Ratna speaks about his secrets to good health and his remarkable and end...