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Nepali diaspora experts gather in Austin for NRNA knowledge convention on AI, health and innovation
21 July 2026Nepali scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers and healthcare professionals from across the United States convened in Austin, Texas on July 18 and 19 for the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026, organised by the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association USA.
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GlobalNew York Mayor Mamdani joins Buddhist communities from 10 nations for historic Vesak Day gathering in Queens
5 July 2026Buddhist communities representing ten countries came together in Jackson Heights, Queens, on Sunday for what organizers describe as the largest unified Vesak Day celebration in New York City's history, drawing hundreds of devotees, monastics and city officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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GlobalTen-year-old Nepali Messi fan travels 8,500 miles to watch Argentina at FIFA World Cup
28 June 2026A ten-year-old football fan from Kathmandu has become one of Nepal's youngest ambassadors at the FIFA World Cup 2026, travelling 8,500 miles to Dallas to watch Argentina play live — and taking Nepal's flag and a Visit Nepal banner along for the ride.
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GlobalNew York State Assembly honours Nepali Sherpa leader, Urgen Sherpa, for two decades of community service
27 June 2026The New York State Assembly has issued a formal proclamation honouring Urgen Sherpa, a Nepali community organiser, Buddhist scholar and advocate, for more than two decades of service to Himalayan and immigrant communities in New York City.
