Parliament burned. Protesters died. The government collapsed. How did Nepal get here?

In Episode 01 of Notes from Nepal, Thomas Kilroy explores the Gen Z protests that shook the country, the social media ban that backfired spectacularly, and the political earthquake that brought rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah to power.

Along the way, we step back to explore Nepal’s history - from Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Gurkhas to monarchy, civil war, migration, corruption and the frustrations that have shaped modern Nepal.

Plus:
• Republic Day reflections
• Everest Day and the legacy of Hillary and Tenzing
• Why 1,500 Nepalis were leaving the country every day

• The Gen Z protests that changed Nepal

• From monarchy to republic: a rapid history of modern Nepal

This episode also includes extensive show notes, source material, videos and links to the stories behind the headlines.

Show notes:
https://www.notesfromnepal.com/episode-01-how-did-nepal-get-here

Email:
[email protected]

Sponsor:
Oxford Ouds - use code NOTESFROMNEPAL20 for 20% off at https://www.oxfordouds.co.uk

What if I told you that a Prime Minister holding a piece of cheese got more than a million social media likes... and helped 90 local farmers finally get paid overdue accounts within seven days!

That was just one headline reported in Nepal this week - a country most people still know very little about - and I want to tell you more about this and other extraordinary stories unfolding.

For more than 25 years, Nepal has been part of my life through family, friendship, food, business and some extraordinary encounters along the way. As Nepal enters a fascinating new chapter politically, culturally and economically, I felt there was space for a different kind of conversation.

Notes from Nepal will bring you the stories beyond the headlines - subscribe today for commentary, conversations and a big pinch of curiosity thrown in!

For show notes: www.notesfromnepal.com

To email the show: [email protected]

To sponsor the show: [email protected]