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The YUWA program, aimed at empowering youth and fostering positive change, concluded on June 27. Organized by Youth For Change Kathmandu University in collaboration with Academia Industry Cooperation Kathmandu University, the event brought together young minds and speakers to discuss and address critical social, educational, and health-related issues.

The program featured a lineup of panelists, including Sobita Gautam and Pradip Paudel, Members of Parliament; Nischal Basnet, renowned actor and director; Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Goldstar; and Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, CEO of Nepal Clearing House Limited.

The Chief Guest of the event was Prof Dr Suresh Raj Sharma, founding Vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University. The welcome speech was delivered by Dr Ram Lama, Coordinator of Academia Industry Cooperation Kathmandu University. The discussions were moderated by Susan Sapkota. The program concluded with a thank-you speech by Aayush Chaudhary, President of Youth For Change Kathmandu University.

The ‘Empowering Youth: Igniting Change’ panel discussion, organized by Youth for Change-Kathmandu University, is set to take place at CV Raman Hall, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel on June 27. This event aims to inspire and mobilize young individuals to become catalysts for positive change in their communities, according to the organizer.

Panelists include MPs Pradeep Poudel, Sobita Gautam, Vidushi Rana, Executive Director of Goldstar Nepal, Nishchal Basnet, Director and Actor; and Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, CEO of Nepal Clearing House Limited. 

“Youth for Change-Kathmandu University is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting social welfare and community engagement,” the club says. “The event will facilitate engaging dialogues and interactive exchanges, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools to lead effective change initiatives.”

St Xavier’s College, Maitighar, celebrated its annual ‘Survaahini: A Musical Bliss’ event by honoring renowned fusion guitarist Anil Shahi with ‘10th Fr EL The Watrin Memorial Cultural Award’. 

Shahi, known for his blend of classical and contemporary guitar styles over a career spanning 25 years, emphasized the importance of preserving classical music in Nepal. “It is concerning that there are few listeners of classical music in Nepal.  But with dedication and effort, we can promote  it both at home and abroad”. 

The event, on Wednesday, featured musical performances including a fusion of Indian classical music with Western elements by Dr Neepa Chaudhary and Sudesh Subedi from the Fusion Roof Band.

Program director Sudhakar Pant and assistant Saurabh Sharma were also recognized for their significant contributions to the success of the event.

St. Xavier’s College has been honoring musicians annually since 2005 for their efforts in popularizing Nepali classical music among the youth. Artists honored through this program include Bhajan Shiromani Bhaktaraj Acharya, Kunti Moktan and Sila Bahadur Moktan, Prem Dhoj Pradhan, and Shambhujit Baskota.

Annapurna Media Network (AMN) and the Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDF) jointly organized a live musical performance on Friday in celebration of World Music Day and Yoga Day.

At the Tinkune-based AMN office, MRDF artists performed popular Nepali folk songs for media personnel using live instruments such as the flute, sarangi, madal, tungna, and guitar. The performers included Geeta Pandey, Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, KC Raja, Amrita Limbu, Sarad Rai, and Shubham Bhetwal.

Speaking at the event, Akhanda Bhandari, Editor-in-Chief of Annapurna Post, emphasized that music is closely intertwined with human life and should be considered an integral part of it. Shiromani Dawadi, Station Manager of Radio Annapurna Nepal, highlighted the significance of World Yoga Day and Music Day, noting that music brings joy and refreshment to both the mind and the brain.

Soman Sainju, a music promotion activist, added that the experience and feeling of musical performances, including live singing with instruments, help foster positive thinking.