HLF Speakers
Akhanda Bhandari
Akhanda Bhandari is a well-known author and journalist in Nepal. His second novel, Bora, was just released and tells the heartbreaking story
Deepak Sapkota
Deepak Sapkota is a Nepali essayist as well as a poet. Professionally, he is a senior sub-editor and literary supplement Koseli’s
Manoj Dahal
Manoj Dahal works as a journalist in Kathmandu, specializing in international relations, politics, and current affairs. In addition, he practices
Bhuwan Thapaliya
Bhuwan Thapaliya is a poet writing in English from Kathmandu, Nepal. He works as an economist and is the author of
Amar Aakash
A significant Nepali poet and fiction writer of the younger generation, Amar Aakash contributes columns to several Nepalese newspapers and journals, including
Sarad Pradhan
Sarad Pradhan is known for his biographical writing on Nepali writers and poets. His latest book Smriti Bimba (Image of Memories) is the
Avaya Shrestha
Nepalese poet Avaya Shrestha’s poetry collections include Phul Binako Sakha, Kayakalpa, and Lahana Ra Tir and a story collection Tesro Kinara. His various recognitions and
