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 ...

From rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah to veteran KP Oli, here are the contenders vying for power in Nepal's first post-Gen Z uprising election today. Who will capture the youth vote and redefine ...

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 ...