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, Sushila learned new skills in hospitality man

Mithai Devi Biswokarma | Dalit Rights Activist, 85 years [Nepali]

Aug 31st, 2022 25m 43s

85 years old Mithai Devi Biswokarma is a courageous Dalit rights activist. Together with her husband Late T.R. Biswokarma who was a pioneering Dalit activist, Mithai Devi has made invaluable contribution to the Dalit rights movement. She was o

Anjana Tamrakar, Entrepreneur & Poet [Nepal Bhasa]

Jul 9th, 2022 45m 19s

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 fields of micro, small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurship development. She focuse

Chandra Devi Adhikari, Author at 85 [Nepali]

May 20th, 2022 44m 23s

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 family. She enjoyed her childhood playing in gardens with her siblings and cousins. She lat

Saroj Shrestha, Educator & Mathematics Enthusiast [Nepali]

Apr 26th, 2022 34m 20s

69 years old Saroj Shrestha is the Founder & Executive Director of Navjeevan High School in Lalitpur. She is a mathematics enthusiast who enjoys making the subject fun and easy for her students. As a girl child she had to make extra efforts to

Bhimi Gurung, 71 year old entrepreneur [Nepali]

Mar 2nd, 2022 35m 10s

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 which made her popular in her village since birth. Later she married an army officer and move

Renuka Upadhyay- Dress design teacher & crafter [Nepali]

Feb 2nd, 2022 44m 14s

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 on the subject. Later she used these skills to earn a living and raised three daughters a

Nalini Gyawali- Great Grandmother at 90 [Nepali]

Jan 13th, 2022 43m 33s

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 to pursue her love for reading. Her favorite author is Agatha Christie. In this episode of

#30 - Durga Lal Shrestha, 86 years old - Poet and Lyricist [Nepal Bhasa]

Dec 10th, 2021 44m 24s

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’s Poet) and “Janagitkar” (meaning People’s Lyricist). He writes poems, songs, plays, ess

Badri Prasad Khatiwada (Bhanu), 87 years old - Education Activist [Nepali]

Nov 11th, 2021 30m 24s

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 passionate activist during the panchayat regime. He founded the National Teachers’ Association

#28 - Sharada Rajbhandari Onta, 75 years old - Author and Eldercare Entrepreneur [Nepali]

Oct 7th, 2021 32m 12s

75 year old Sharada Rajbhandari Onta is an author and eldercare entrepreneur. Born in a conservative family, she was discouraged to continue her education and to work. But Sharada pursued her love for education, completed her diploma and worked

#27 - Rukmani Devi Shrestha, 66 years old - Knitter & Entrepreneur [Nepali]

Sep 16th, 2021 39m 13s

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 education and later became a teacher for 3 decades in remote villages of Sindhupalchok and lat

Rajani Shrestha, 62 years old- Former Athlete, Educator and Cancer Survivor [Nepali]

Aug 28th, 2021 52m 35s

Rajani Shrestha remembers most of her childhood as an athlete, playing various sports- running, high hump, low jump. She won several regional and national tournaments as well. Later she dedicated almost 40 years of her career in education as a

#25 - Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years old - Intangible Heritage Conservationist [Nepali]

Aug 13th, 2021 34m 33s

Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years, is an intangible heritage conservationist who is currently working on Kasthamandap reconstruction project. He is also a a Buddhist priest and Charya expert who is well known for his unique philosophy. Yagya

#24 - Prem Lal Shrestha, 86 years old - Entrepreneur and Gorkha Dakshina Bahu Award Recipient [Nepali]

Aug 3rd, 2021 32m 56s

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 was able to expand the business to fulfill orders from the army and the then royal family.

#23 - Ambica Shrestha, 89 years old - Entrepreneur, Heritage conservationist and Social Worker [Nepali]

Jul 27th, 2021 44m 5s

Ambica Shrestha is a renowned entrepreneur, heritage conservationist, social worker, and the President of Dwarika´s Hotels and Resorts. In this episode of Aji's Podcast, she shares about her life story--memories of childhood with her grandparen

Madan Krishna Shrestha, 71 years old - Comedian, Actor, Singer and Author [Nepali]

Jun 23rd, 2021 50m 37s

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 national best seller. In this episode of Aji's Podcast, Madan Krishna shares about the wis

Anuradha Koirala, 72 years old - Social Activist and CNN Hero

May 17th, 2021 58m 17s

Anuradha Koirala, lovingly called Dijju, is the the founder and director of Maiti Nepal a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking. For her dedication to humanity, she won the CNN Hero of the year award in 2010. S

Rewati Rajbhandari, 78 years old, author & poet

Mar 6th, 2021 32m 15s

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 Nepali languages. She started writing poetry as a young child and would share them with h

Sanu Kaji Shrestha, 77 years old, "येसो गरे कसो होला?" [Nepali]

Dec 26th, 2020 33m 5s

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 technologies like briquettes from biodegradable wastes and solar cookers for which he has recei

Dabal Kaji Tuladhar, 82 years old, Automotive pioneer of Nepal [Newa]

Dec 12th, 2020 34m 38s

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 he shares about his passion for automobiles, his life as a successful businessman and a ca

Geeta Shrestha Vaidya, 65 years old, Woman in science [Nepali]

Oct 30th, 2020 46m 41s

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 Vaidya’s passion has always been in the field of science. De

Nil Shova Tuladhar, 76 years old, Woman of strength & courage [Newa]

Sep 13th, 2020 45m 28s

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 Kalimpong where she spent four years studying and enjoying her

Padma Mathema, 72 years old, Devout Development Professional [Nepali]

Aug 8th, 2020 34m 5s

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 Commission and later as the National Rapporteur on Trafficki

Nalini Devi Sthapit, 80 years old, Educator and Independent Woman [Newa]

Jul 5th, 2020 31m 32s

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 Bachelor's degree in Education. She taught at schools in Butwal