Balendra Shah, aka Balen, is a 35-year-old rapper and mayor of Kathmandu now hoping to take his brand of populism to the highest office in Nepal.

Balendra Shah, better known as Balen Shah, rose to fame as a rapper railing against corruption and political decay. Now, at ...

As Nepal gears up for its first elections post-Gen Z uprising, the political landscape is shifting. From rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah to veteran KP Oli, discover the contenders vying for power in ...

Kathmandu, Feb. 27 -- Nepal stands at a crossroads as major political parties, responding to the recent Gen Z movement, unveil manifestos ahead of the upcoming election. Yet, a noticeable void remains ...