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#31 - Nalini Gyawali- Great Grandmother at 90 [Nepali]

January 13, 2022  /  Ajis Products

Nalini Gyawali

Great grandmother at 90

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 Aji’s Podcast Nalini shares her colorful memories of traveling to Banaras, India with her mom when she was 3 years old, getting married at a young age of 13 during the end of WWII, struggling to adjust her life in village without toilets, fighting a major health issue just before her pregnancy, her life today with many grandkids and great grandkids and much more.

This episode with Nalini Gyawali was recorded on 22 December 2021 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.

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

December 10, 2021  /  Ajis Products

Durga Lal Shrestha, born in 1935 in Kathmandu, is a renowned poet and lyricist of Nepal. He has been honored with several awards and distinctions including national titles of “Janakavi” (meaning People’s Poet) and “Janagitkar” (meaning People’s Lyricist). He writes poems, songs, plays, essays and children’s verses mostly in his mother tongue Nepal Bhasa. He is an outspoken advocate for minority language rights and mother tongue education in multilingual, multiethnic Nepal. He also writes in Nepali language and his Nepali songs 'Phoolko aankhaa maa, phoolai sansara' and 'Saya thari baja yeutai taal' holds the distinction of being among the most popular songs ever in Nepal. Collections of his poems have been translated into English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean languages.

This episode with Durga Lal Shrestha was recorded on 24 August 2021 at his home in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Sunita Dangol. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance.

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

November 11, 2021  /  Ajis Products

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 and fought for the rights of teachers in Nepal. Bhanu is the grandfather of Miss Nepal World 2018 Shrinkhala Khatiwada and Birodh Khatiwada, Minister for Health and Population in Nepal.

This episode with Badri Prasad Khatiwada was recorded on 6 April 2021 at his home in Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Sunita Dangol. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance.

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

October 07, 2021  /  Ajis Products

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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 as a teacher for many years. She is also an author and has published several children's story books in Nepali language. Later together with her friends, she founded Tapasthali Elderly Home in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu where they have been housing and supporting many elderly women for past 25 years. Currently she is the President there and spends most of her time managing and growing the old age home.

This episode with Sharada Rajbhandari Onta was recorded on 5 April 2021 at her home in Baluwatar, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance.

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

September 16, 2021  /  Ajis Products

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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 later on in Kathmandu. She put her knitting skills to use and established a successful enterprise- Rochak Hand Knit Craft and now sells her products globally. Together with her son and husband, she has managed to grow the business from a small room to a company that employs hundreds. For her exceptional work, she has also received 'Safal Mahila Udhyami' (Successful Woman Entrepreneur) award.

This episode with Rukmani Devi Shrestha was recorded on 27 March 2021 at her home in Nayabazar, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance.

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

August 28, 2021  /  Ajis Products

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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 Reader in Ratna Rajya Campus. She also served as the senator of the prestigious Nepal National Teachers' Association. Now at 62, Rajani is a cancer survivor. She overcame stage 4 lymphoma cancer because of her strong will power, positive attitude and support from her family.

This episode with Rajani Shrestha was recorded on 4 August via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.

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

August 13, 2021  /  Ajis Products

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Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years, is an intangible heritage conservationist who is currently working on Kasthamandap reconstruction project. He is also a Buddhist priest and Charya expert who is well known for his unique philosophy. Yagya Man Pati has served as a dedicated government employee for 3 decades and led important policy reforms in the Ministry of Finance and Land Reform Ministry. He is a recipient of the prestigious Gorkha Dakshina Bahu and Tri Shakti Patta awards.

This episode with Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya was recorded on 7 April 2021 at his home in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Sunita Dangol. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. A big thank you to the Panchakanya Foundation for supporting this video edition of Aji's Podcast.

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