Luna Luitel, a nursing professional and public health advocate, is crowned Miss Nepal World 2025. She is joined by Deepshikha Nepal, the first-ever Miss Nepal Cosmo and an environmental advocate, Urusha Bhandari as Miss Nepal International highlighting leadership and inclusivity, and Sony Ghale as Miss Nepal Earth emphasizing intellect and advocacy. Together, the four winners mark yet another distinguished chapter in Nepal’s pageantry.

Khem Lakai is a Nepal-based hospitality educator and entrepreneur, best known as the Founder/CEO of the Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education (GATE College) in Kathmandu. He also serves as Chairman of the PATA Nepal Chapter and has held leadership roles tied to PATA’s foundation and the Nepal-Swiss Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Pack My Lunch (PML) has been providing healthy home-cooked meals since August 2013. Founded by Deepika Shrestha and Samiksha Rai, PML began as a lunch delivery service for office-goers and has since expanded into catering, cafeteria management, frozen foods, and sweets. Operating from a central kitchen with multiple satellites and offsite locations, PML remains committed to delivering fresh and wholesome meals.

Guru Prasad Paudel, Executive Director at Nepal Rastra Bank, has played a key role in expanding digital payments in Nepal, leading projects like NepalQR, the payment switch, and cross-border transfers with India. He has worked in many areas of the central bank and is now focused on digital currency testing, stronger banking rules, and reforms to help Nepal meet international standards.

Suraj Kunwar is the Senior Deputy Editor at Kantipur Daily with over two decades of experience. Known for his sharp eye on aviation and tourism, he unpacks everything from airline safety and airport operations to regulatory shifts and transport innovations. His reporting blends technical clarity with human stories, making complex issues in Nepal’s skies and travel sector accessible, accurate, and impactful.

Sanjaya Shrestha is a Nepali pop singer and songwriter best known for his evergreen hit Maya Meri Maya. He formed the fusion band Crossroads in 1992, blending Western pop with Nepali musical elements. Beyond music, Shrestha briefly entered politics in 2013, contesting elections from Kathmandu under the Rastriya Prajatantra Party. He remains a notable figure in Nepal’s pop music history, remembered for shaping the early wave of modern Nepali pop.

Horaa Esports is a top Nepalese PUBG Mobile team, founded by Sanjan Gautam, popularly known by his online alias CR7 Horaa. The team ranked 9th in the world at the 2025 PUBG Mobile World Cup. Featuring players NoFear, HaitDami, SleepY, JiGGL3, SkY, and coach MafiaNinja, Horaa Esports is renowned for its skill, teamwork, and strong international presence, inspiring a new generation of gamers in Nepal.

Dipesh Karki, Co-Founder and CPTO of LenDenClub, leads India’s largest P2P lending platform, serving 30M+ customers and processing ₹4.5B monthly. A Biratnagar native and NIT Kurukshetra graduate, he’s built software for power plants and fighter jets, and now pioneers AI-driven lending to boost financial inclusion. Recognized with awards like BW Businessworld’s 40 Under 40.

Cabinet Shrestha is the visionary behind Agni Group, the force that brought Mahindra vehicles and championed EVs in Nepal before it was trendy. Over three decades, he’s built a diverse empire, spanning automobiles, cinema, and digital ventures by patience, reinvestment, and sharp focus. Now, as a Shark Tank Nepal investor, he mentors and backs the next wave of bold, purpose-driven entrepreneurs.

Raveena Desraj Shrestha is a pioneering Nepali banker turned contemporary mystic, renowned for fusing emotional depth with sharp business acumen. She was once the driving force behind Mega Bank and now moves between roles as a life coach, public speaker, and occasional actress. Her journey weaves together international honours, spiritual rituals, and bold advocacy for women.