Onlinekhabar announces its ‘40 Under 40’ list for 2025

 In celebration of International Youth Day on August 12, Onlinekhabar.com has released its 2025 “40 Under 40” list, highlighting 40 young Nepalis under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions across fields like politics, society, art, culture, sports, science, entrepreneurship, and the diaspora.

Launched for the first time in 2024, the list has now become an annual tradition to recognize exceptional young talent.

Highlights from the 2025 List:

  • Abhirath Agrawal – Founder of Nepal’s first organic fertiliser industry, producing eco-friendly fertiliser and biogas.

  • Amrita Acharia – British actress of Nepali-Ukrainian descent, involved in global films, philanthropy, and marathon running.

  • Anil Regmi – Developer of the Smart Krishi app, empowering farmers with over 500,000 downloads.

  • Anjila Tumbapo Subba – Captain of Nepal’s women’s national football team, whose inspiring life story inspired a biopic.

  • Bablu Gupta – Philanthropist from Siraha running free food campaigns and supporting students during Covid-19.

  • Bijay Baral – Successful Nepali actor who transitioned from theatre to film.

  • Binita Singh Danuwar – Farmer leader turned parliamentarian advocating for farmers’ rights.

  • Binod Kunwar – Leading the construction of a Rs 400 million cricket stadium in Rupandehi.

  • Bishwas Chepang – Education advocate for marginalised Chepang children.

  • Dr Akhanda Upadhyay – Doctor serving remote Dolpa, performing surgeries under challenging conditions.

  • Dipesh Karki – Founder of India’s peer-to-peer lending platform LenDenClub with 30 million users.

  • Arika Gurung – International karate champion representing Nepal globally.

  • Ganpatilal Shrestha & Sanjay Adhikari – Activists protecting Nepal’s cultural heritage.

  • Gaurav Neupane – Agricultural officer helping farmers nationwide through social media and field visits.

  • Hemraj Paneru & Saraswati Kadayat – Introduced Nepali kho-kho to the world with a World Cup runner-up finish.

  • Karna Kshetri – Young app developer with over 150,000 downloads.

  • Kamal Jung Kunwar – Entrepreneur expanding ‘Daddy’s Kitchen’ to 25 branches in Nepal.

  • Manisha Shah Yadav – Modern Mithila artist blending tradition with contemporary art.

  • Manish Harijan – Dalit artist addressing caste discrimination on international stages.

  • Manoj Ram – Dalit education activist promoting free tuition campaigns.

  • Mahendra Raj Pandey – Advocate for migrant workers, helping repatriate stranded bodies.

  • Dr Namrata Khadka – Nepal’s first female neurosurgeon in government service.

  • Phunjo Lama – Fastest female Everest climber and helicopter rescuer.

  • Prakash Tiwari – Local political leader known for exemplary governance in Syangja.

  • Rahbar Ansari – Madhesh Province assembly member championing education, governance, and tolerance.

  • Rashmi Pant – Banking executive who rose to Chief Business Officer at Prabhu Bank.

  • Sanjan Gautam – YouTuber and gaming content creator earning up to Rs 1 million monthly.

  • Sarita Lamichhane – Advocate for digital accessibility for the visually impaired.

  • Sarita Pariyar – Writer and activist addressing caste and patriarchal issues.

  • Shivnath Raut – Volunteer teacher providing free education to disadvantaged Dalit children.

  • Santosh Shah – MasterChef UK winner promoting Nepali cuisine.

  • Sushant KC – Popular singer with hits appealing to young audiences.

  • Surya Karki – Entrepreneur and education activist supporting agriculture and schooling initiatives.

  • Victor Poudel – Founder of “Routine of Nepal Banda,” a trusted platform for updates on shutdowns and power outages.

  • Ranjit Bhatta, Punit Jajodia & Aswin Shrestha – Creators of Programiz, a global coding education platform.

  • Sunita Dangol – Kathmandu Deputy Mayor fostering political dialogue and consensus-building.

  • Bhupi Air & Swoyam Shrestha – Student leaders advocating campus reforms.

  • Ramesh Thapa – APF diving commander known for life-risking rescue operations.

  • Suresh Bhattarai – Astronomer inspiring young Nepalis to explore space.

  • Kuma Sagar – Musician blending devotional hymns and Newa folk tunes.

This list celebrates the achievements of young Nepalis making a real impact across the country and the world.

If you want, I can also condense the list further into a shorter, punchy version for easier reading. Do you want me to do that?

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