Shadow Economies, Climate Diplomacy, and Cricket Dreams

From flame-kissed temples in Mustang to the chilly diplomacy of Everest, Nepal’s had a busy week balancing reform, resilience, and a bit of rallying. While lawmakers wrangle over federal bureaucracy and Everest braces for another human traffic jam, a mountain summit of a different kind—Sagarmatha Sambaad—gave Nepal a global microphone on climate. Let’s dig into the news that kept the nation moving (and occasionally stuck at base camp). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nepalidiaspora.net