In our third episode of Aji's podcast we speak with Pragya Devi about her challenges to attain education, her love for sewing, and her memories of childhood friendships. Despite the social barriers and restrictions to education as a girl child, Pragya Devi went through great lengths to get an education.
This episode with 71 years old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.
In our second episode of Aji's podcast we speak with Dil Ratna about his disciplined lifestyle and yoga routine, his experience as a young entrepreneur in the 1950s, and advice for the younger generation. He became a pioneer in the audio and sound industry in Nepal by starting the Voice of Radio company along with his brother.
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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.
87 year old Jagat Ratna Tuladhar holding a photo of his 19-year-old self taken at a local photo studio in Kalimpong in 1952.
In our very first podcast, Jagat Ratna Tuladhar speaks about his secrets to good health. Even at 87, Jagat Ratna is healthy, fit and energetic for which he credits his regular morning walks and meditation sessions.
This episode features Jagat Ratna’s remarkable journeys to Lhasa as a young man. Back in 1950s when there were no proper roads and transportation, Jagat had travelled the treacherous roads to Lhasa and back. He encountered life changing experiences including death of a relative and subsequent sky burial.
This episode with 87 year old Jagat Ratna Tuladhar was recorded on 7 August 2019 in Maitidevi, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.
