Anjana Tamrakar

Anjana Tamrakar is the founder and executive director of Creative Women’s Craft based in Kathmandu. She is also a consultant and freelance trainer in the fields of micro, small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurship development. She focuses mostly on training and supporting women across Nepal. Her organisation trains women and produces a wide range of paper products for sale in Nepal and abroad. She is also a poet and has published several poetry collection books in Nepali and Nepal Lhasa languages. At 68, Anjana continues to write poetry, run her business and she is also involved in various social organizations geared towards empowerment of women in Nepal. This episode with Anjana Tamrakar was recorded on 13 May 2022 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit. You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Anjana Tamrakar is the founder and executive director of Creative Women’s Craft based in Kathmandu. She is also a consultant and freelance trainer in the fields of micro, small and medium enterprises and entrepreneurship development. She focuses mostly on training and supporting women across Nepal. Her organisation trains women and produces a wide range of paper products for sale in Nepal and abroad. She is also a poet and has published several poetry collection books in Nepali and Nepal Lhasa languages. At 68, Anjana continues to write poetry, run her business and she is also involved in various social organizations geared towards empowerment of women in Nepal. This episode with Anjana Tamrakar was recorded on 13 May 2022 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit. You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

#36 Anjana Tamrakar,  Entrepreneur & Poet [Nepal Bhasa]

85 years old Chandra Devi Adhikari recently published her autobiography titled 'Mero Jeevan Yatra'. Chandra Devi was born in Ilham, Nepal in a big joint family. She enjoyed her childhood playing in gardens with her siblings and cousins. She later joined her brothers to study in Darjeeling, India where she was introduced to political consciousness and communism ideology. Later when her sister died of small pox, she married her brother-in-law D.P Adhikari. D.P Adhikari who was the leader of a banned communist party. During the movement against the Panchayat system he had to leave the country and seek refuge in India and  even jailed when he was back in Nepal. Meanwhile, Chandra Devi supported her husband through this struggle and raised their two kids on her own, traveling between India and Nepal. She has detailed all the experiences in her book which is available in Ratna Pustak Bhandar and  Pragati Pustak Sadan in Bagbazar, Kathmandu. Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

85 years old Chandra Devi Adhikari recently published her autobiography titled 'Mero Jeevan Yatra'. Chandra Devi was born in Ilham, Nepal in a big joint family. She enjoyed her childhood playing in gardens with her siblings and cousins. She later joined her brothers to study in Darjeeling, India where she was introduced to political consciousness and communism ideology. Later when her sister died of small pox, she married her brother-in-law D.P Adhikari. D.P Adhikari who was the leader of a banned communist party. During the movement against the Panchayat system he had to leave the country and seek refuge in India and even jailed when he was back in Nepal. Meanwhile, Chandra Devi supported her husband through this struggle and raised their two kids on her own, traveling between India and Nepal. She has detailed all the experiences in her book which is available in Ratna Pustak Bhandar and Pragati Pustak Sadan in Bagbazar, Kathmandu. Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

#35 Chandra Devi Adhikari, Author at 85 [Nepali]

Saroj Shrestha

69 years old Saroj Shrestha is the Founder &amp; Executive Director of Navjeevan High School in Lalitpur. She is a mathematics enthusiast who enjoys making the subject fun and easy for her students. As a girl child she had to make extra efforts to prove her love for education and to seek permission from her family to continue her studies. Saroj also faced many hardships in her adult life including the death of her first and second husbands and disapproval and scrutiny from society for remarrying. Despite these challenges she dedicated over 4 decades in Nepal’s education sector for which she has received many awards and recognitions.This episode with Saroj Shrestha was recorded on 22 March 2022 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

69 years old Saroj Shrestha is the Founder &amp; Executive Director of Navjeevan High School in Lalitpur. She is a mathematics enthusiast who enjoys making the subject fun and easy for her students. As a girl child she had to make extra efforts to prove her love for education and to seek permission from her family to continue her studies. Saroj also faced many hardships in her adult life including the death of her first and second husbands and disapproval and scrutiny from society for remarrying. Despite these challenges she dedicated over 4 decades in Nepal’s education sector for which she has received many awards and recognitions.This episode with Saroj Shrestha was recorded on 22 March 2022 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

#34 Saroj Shrestha, Educator & Mathematics Enthusiast [Nepali]

71 years old Bhimi Gurung was born in Dhanda Khadga village in the Parbat region where she had a fun childhood. Her mother gave birth to her at age 50 which made her popular in her village since birth. Later she married an army officer and moved to Singapore. She lived in the army camp in Singapore for 25 years and had four children there. Today she lives in Kathmandu and runs a well-known pickle company with her daughter called ĀMĀKO achar. Her achars are prepared in the traditional style of Gurungs from the Parbat region.This episode with Bhimi Gurung was recorded on 2 September 2021 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

71 years old Bhimi Gurung was born in Dhanda Khadga village in the Parbat region where she had a fun childhood. Her mother gave birth to her at age 50 which made her popular in her village since birth. Later she married an army officer and moved to Singapore. She lived in the army camp in Singapore for 25 years and had four children there. Today she lives in Kathmandu and runs a well-known pickle company with her daughter called ĀMĀKO achar. Her achars are prepared in the traditional style of Gurungs from the Parbat region.This episode with Bhimi Gurung was recorded on 2 September 2021 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

#33 Bhimi Gurung, 71 years old entrepreneur [Nepali]

Renuka Upadhyay

72 year old Renuka Upadhyay is an avid knitter and crafter. She learned the craft first from her mother and then advanced her skills by reading many books on the subject. Later she used these skills to earn a living and raised three daughters as a single mother. She also taught courses in dress design in various colleges in Kathmandu and Pokhara for four decades. She continues to create unique products, everyday. "If I don't work and make new things, I get sick," she says. You can see and buy her creations on Instagram, Facebook and Etsy through her page Nens Workshop.This episode with Renuka Upadhyay was recorded on 16 August 2021 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

72 year old Renuka Upadhyay is an avid knitter and crafter. She learned the craft first from her mother and then advanced her skills by reading many books on the subject. Later she used these skills to earn a living and raised three daughters as a single mother. She also taught courses in dress design in various colleges in Kathmandu and Pokhara for four decades. She continues to create unique products, everyday. "If I don't work and make new things, I get sick," she says. You can see and buy her creations on Instagram, Facebook and Etsy through her page Nens Workshop.This episode with Renuka Upadhyay was recorded on 16 August 2021 via zoom by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

#32 Renuka Upadhyay, 72 years old- Dress design teacher & crafter [Nepali]

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.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

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

Durga Lal Shrestha

Durga Lal Shrestha, born in 1935 in Kathmandu, is Nepal’s leading poet and lyricist. He has been honored with 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 the most popular hit song 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.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

Durga Lal Shrestha, born in 1935 in Kathmandu, is Nepal’s leading poet and lyricist. He has been honored with 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 the most popular hit song 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.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

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

Badri Prasad Khatiwada

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.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

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.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

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

Sharada Rajbhandari Onta

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.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

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

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.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.You can also listen to Aji’s podcast on Facebook, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

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

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Aji’s Podcast preserves the stories and legacy of the elderly community in Nepal. Each episode features an elderly person’s extraordinary life story and personal journey that can inspire the younger generation. Interviews are conducted in Nepali, Newari and English languages. Please support us on Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ajis</a>

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Dhammawati Guruma

This episode with 86 years old Dhammawati Guruma was recorded on March 6th &amp; 12, 2020 at the Dharmakriti Vihar in the Sheegha neighborhood of Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

This episode with 86 years old Dhammawati Guruma was recorded on March 6th &amp; 12, 2020 at the Dharmakriti Vihar in the Sheegha neighborhood of Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

#10 - Dhammawati Guruma, 86 years old - Life Journey & Perspectives [Newa]

Dil Hera Tuladhar

This episode with 84 years old Dil Hera Tuladhar was recorded on 9 January 2020 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please support us on Patreon to help us bring you more episodes.Watch Dil Hera Tuladhar on BBC. Purchase her Dhaka baby blankets.

This episode with 84 years old Dil Hera Tuladhar was recorded on 9 January 2020 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon</a> to help us bring you more episodes.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=448062542422408" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Dil Hera Tuladhar on BBC</a>. <a href="https://www.ajisproducts.org/for-baby-kids#dhaka-baby-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purchase her Dhaka baby blankets.</a>

#6 - Dil Hera Tuladhar: married at 8, first income at 83 [Newa]

For our 13th episode and our second Lockdown Special, we have compiled a Newa episode with audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their daily routine, hopes and perspectives during this lockdown. This was also an opportunity for the elders and the grandchildren to have fun and bond in this uncertain time, and in the process create uplifting content for us to enjoy.Thank you everyone who took the time and effort to record these interviews and send it to us. This episode features the following guests:Nanda Man Sthapit interviewed by Livana TuladharRenuka Bajracharya interviewed by Manju von RospattRatna Devi Shakya interviewed by Aayushma ShakyaJagat Ratna and Champa Devi Tuladhar interviewed by Srajesh TuladharGulab Shova Tamrakar interviewed by Reeya TamrakarDil Hera Tuladhar interviewed by Samina Tuladhar [BBC Video]Ram Kumari Shrestha interviewed by Saina Shrestha [BBC Video]Triratna Kansakar, coordinated by Luna KansakarPlease become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

For our 13th episode and our second Lockdown Special, we have compiled a Newa episode with audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their daily routine, hopes and perspectives during this lockdown. This was also an opportunity for the elders and the grandchildren to have fun and bond in this uncertain time, and in the process create uplifting content for us to enjoy.Thank you everyone who took the time and effort to record these interviews and send it to us. This episode features the following guests:Nanda Man Sthapit interviewed by Livana TuladharRenuka Bajracharya interviewed by Manju von RospattRatna Devi Shakya interviewed by Aayushma Shakya<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haK9IBBTX-k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jagat Ratna</a> and Champa Devi Tuladhar interviewed by Srajesh TuladharGulab Shova Tamrakar interviewed by Reeya Tamrakar<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYddZdHpqgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dil Hera Tuladhar</a> interviewed by Samina Tuladhar [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=448062542422408" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC Video</a>]Ram Kumari Shrestha interviewed by Saina Shrestha [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=411265282812528" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC Video</a>]Triratna Kansakar, coordinated by Luna KansakarPlease <a href="http://patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron</a> of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

#13 - Lockdown Special 2nd Edition with various guests [Newa]

This episode with 62 years old Shoba Lamichhane Bhattarai was recorded on 18 December 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. Please support us on Patreon to help us bring you more episodes. 

This episode with 62 years old Shoba Lamichhane Bhattarai was recorded on 18 December 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

#5 - Shobha Lamichhane Bhattarai, hospitality entrepreneur and Airbnb Superhost at age 62 [Nepali]

This episode with 71 year old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

This episode with 71 year old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.

#3 - Pragya Devi Shakya's childhood joys and struggles [Newari]

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#9 - Kirtan Krishna Bhattarai-  Health enthusiast & environmentalist at 92 [Nepali]

Kulendra Devkota

In our 11th episode we speak with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota. Kulendra fought against all odds including cast discrimination, malnutrition and ill-health to get an education and become a teacher and eventually a headmaster at Luintel High School in Gorkha. Throughout his teaching career, he educated more than 3,000 students including Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Late Dr. Upendra Devkota. Later on in his life, he retired from teaching to dedicate his life to improving agriculture methods in his village. Today he is living a healthy life in Gorkha-- reading books, practicing yoga and observing religious pujas.   This episode with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota was recorded on 10 March 2020 at a recording studio in Kamaladi, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

In our 11th episode we speak with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota. Kulendra fought against all odds including cast discrimination, malnutrition and ill-health to get an education and become a teacher and eventually a headmaster at Luintel High School in Gorkha. Throughout his teaching career, he educated more than 3,000 students including Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Late Dr. Upendra Devkota. Later on in his life, he retired from teaching to dedicate his life to improving agriculture methods in his village. Today he is living a healthy life in Gorkha-- reading books, practicing yoga and observing religious pujas. This episode with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota was recorded on 10 March 2020 at a recording studio in Kamaladi, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

#11 - Kulendra Devkota, 83 years old, educator and agriculture enthusiast [Nepali]

For our 12th episode we have collected audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their hopes and perspectives during this uncertain time. We have compiled these delightful clips into a lockdown special episode of Aji’s Podcast. This was also an opportunity for the elders and the grandchildren to have fun and bond over in this difficult period, and in the process create uplifting content for us to enjoy.Thank you everyone who took the time and effort to record these interviews and send it to us. This episode features the following guests:Shobha Lamichhane interviewed by Sashita GhimireUttama Tiwari interviewed by Parijita BastolaChanchaleswori Shrestha interviewed by Sumegha ShresthaMin Bahadur Adhikari interviewed by Gunjan AdhikariSushila Sthapit interviewed by Lirisha TuladharGanesh Bahadur Thapa interviewed by Yamun Thapa MagarSiddhi Laxmi Bajracharya interviewed by Prasiddha ShakyaYou can also listen to Aji’s podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.Please become a patron of Aji’s Podcast to help us bring you more episodes.

For our 12th episode we have collected audio clips from various guests interviewed by their grandchildren. They have shared their hopes and perspectives during this uncertain time. We have compiled these delightful clips into a lockdown special episode of Aji’s Podcast. This was also an opportunity for the elders and the grandchildren to have fun and bond over in this difficult period, and in the process create uplifting content for us to enjoy.Thank you everyone who took the time and effort to record these interviews and send it to us. This episode features the following guests:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGrTiTDXsNM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shobha Lamichhane</a> interviewed by Sashita GhimireUttama Tiwari interviewed by Parijita Bastola<a href="https://youtu.be/OLdIYIetLEY?t=95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chanchaleswori Shrestha</a> interviewed by Sumegha ShresthaMin Bahadur Adhikari interviewed by Gunjan AdhikariSushila Sthapit interviewed by Lirisha Tuladhar<a href="https://youtu.be/OLdIYIetLEY?t=134" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ganesh Bahadur Thapa</a> interviewed by Yamun Thapa MagarSiddhi Laxmi Bajracharya interviewed by Prasiddha ShakyaYou can also listen to Aji’s podcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPovzLzAzqunOTZTBefFdpP7NrRW4KeI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajis-podcast/id1480995250?fbclid=IwAR3G4RWEyO3jkUP9D3ejAa9xG5wN4PIJn8CX9qFosBC1msfVicktumtEHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?fbclid=IwAR1VO5DGqOWw4tLQNGpEO95isFDpAQBengvwBxoIe5snlVRc8oPfMGQ3IR0&amp;u=0#/ps/Ihhwp2g3iea2nmthbbj32oh3fom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1oyaszNMIK1m1W22ToKiXy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ajis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron of Aji’s Podcast</a> to help us bring you more episodes.

#12 - Lockdown Special with various guests [Nepali]

#8 - Late Shreemati Bajracharya, 77 years old- Life's joys and career as a school principal [Newari]

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#7 - Tika Maya Gurung, 86 years old- Strength, struggle and success [Nepali]

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