Satya Mohan Joshi, born on 1921 in Lalitpur, Nepal, is the folklorist, essayist and poet. A former member-secretary of the Royal Nepal Academy and founder of Nepalese Folklore Society, is also the Chancellor of Nepal Bhasa Academy. He has to his credit about two dozons of books in Nepal Bhasa including Nepalya Rastriya Bibhuti Kalakar Arnikoya Sweta Chaitya. He is the editor of Bachadhangu Newah Khangwoh Dhuku/A Concise Dictionary of Nepal Bhasa (1987). Contact: Satya Mohan Joshi

Madhav Lal Karmacharya, born on 1927 at Kathmandu, Nepal is the critic writer, essayist, poet and translator. He is also a former Member-Secretary of the Royal Nepal Academy. His publications in Nepal Bhasa include Jigu Mikhaya Sahityaya Chhun, Lahphomha and Thachhen (1983). Contact:Madhav Lal Karmacharya

Phanindra Ratna Bajracharya, born on 1931 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an essayist, short story writers and editor. He is the vice-president of Nepal Bhasa Parishad. He has to his credit two books, Chwapuya Jah (1987) and Saligrama (1989). Contact: Phanindra Ratna Bajracharya

Durga Lal Shrestha, born in July 1937 at Kathmandu, Nepal, well-known poet in Nepal Bhasa and Nepali. Besides Jhasuka (Sigh) and Lisan (The solder), Pija (1967), Ji Swayambhu Twath (1986), Yaka Phalecha (1987), Inquilabya Palasa (1991), Twists and Turns, A Pick of Durga Lal Shrestha's poems (2000) and many more. Winner of Shrestha Sirapa (one and only award in Nepal Bhasa Literatures established by late Swoyambhu Lal Shrestha) His poetry collection recently translated in Japanese language. His collections of verses for young children are Chiniyamha Kisicha (1965), Taibhaba (1966), Chiniya Champa (1967), Kulikasa (1967), Salachhyonya Bela (1969), Machabakhancha (1995), Santaya Kusa/A hermit's Umbrella (2001), Madushala by Dr. Harbansharay Bachhan (translated into Nepal Bhasa and awarded Shrestha Sirapa for his debut as an outstanding translator) and many more. Contact Durga Lal Shrestha(mailto:sumangrn@mos.com.np)

Laxman Rajbanshi, born on 1936 In Kathmandu, is an established storywriter and senior educationist. He is the Founder Principal of Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute and President of Newa Dey Daboo, a parent forum of Newar community. His short story collections includes Namingvagu Sarga/Red Sky (1988), Bulumi/Embers (1991), Dekha/The Secret Initiation (1994), AlAMATA/The Lamp on the Roof (1999) and Hyaun Nibha/Red Sun (2002) in Nepal Bhasa and Women and other short stories (1998) and Shattered Dreams and other Stories (1999) In English (both story books are translated from Nepal Bhasa by Kesar Lal Shrestha. Contact: Laxman Rajbanshi(mailto:lraj@wlink.com.np)

Tirtha Raj Tuladhar, born on March 10 1925 in Kathmandu Nepal, is the first graduate of Patna University India with distinction (1953). Broadcaster, editor, administrator and former Royal Nepalese Ambassador, he is well-known and admired for his skill in translating the poems written in Nepali and Nepal Bhasa into the English language. Among his major translation works include Sugat Saurabha, an epic on the Life History of Gautam Buddha, by Chittadhar Hridaya (1998), A Representative Collection of Nepal Bhasa Poems (1997), A Harvest of poems in rwo volumes by M.B.B.Shah, a poetic name of Late King Mahendra,(1964), My wish and other poems of Vijaya Malla (1964). He also translated the European short stories into Nepal Bhasa namely Akhe/The Sacred Grain (1965), for which he received prestigious award Shrestha Sirapa (1966). He is the Biographer of His Late Majesty King Mahendra and received the Order of Trishakti Patta, Second Class (1975) and the Order of Gorkha Dakshin Bahu first class (1979) by late King Mahandra.

Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, born on 1938 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is M.A. in English and Ph. D. (Linguistics). He joined the Tribhuvan University in 1970 and appointed Reader in 1981. He is teaching English at the Graduate Department of English Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kirtipur Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal. He is the founder member of Linguistic Society of Nepal (served as Secretary-Treasurer during 1980-82 and chief editor of its publication during 1983-84). His publication includes Ganki/The Eclipse, a novel written by Dhunswan Sayami, (1967), Nepal Base Short Stories , written by Chittadfhar Hriydaya,(1977), A cource on the Newari Language (1989), An anthology of Short Stories of Nepal (1992)and Forbidden Fruit and other stories (1994) in collaboration with Kesar Lal Shrestha. He has written numerous papers on English Language teaching and Newari linguistics (1970-1989). His course book of Nepal Bhasa is used for teaching Nepal Bhasa in Japan and United States of America. Contact:Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar(mailto:tejk@ccsl.com.np)

Kesar Lall, born on 1927 in Kathmandu, Nepal, has the following publications to his credit: Lore and Legends of Nepal (1961), The Seven Sisters and Other Nepalese tales (1967), Nepalese Customs and Manners (1976), Nepalese Fairy Tales (1978), This beautiful Nepal with photography by Dorothy Microw (1981), Nepalese Book of Proverbs (1985), Tales of Yeti (1988), Lore and Legends of Yeti (1988), Proverbs of Nepal and other countries (1991), Gods and Mountains, The Folk Culture of a Himalayan Kingdom-Nepal (1991), An Encounter with the Yeti and Other Stories (1991), Folk Tales from the Kongdom of Nepal (1991), Nepal - Off the Beaten Path (1992). Anthology of Short Stories of Nepal (1992), Women and Other Stories, written By Laxman Rajbanshi (1998), Shattered Dreams and Other Stories, written by Laxman Rajbanshi (1999) etc. A Hymn by Rana Bahadur Shah, King of Nepal, 1777-99. His publication, Marchen, Sagen and Legenden ous Nepal, translated into Deutsche language by Martin Lutterjohnn and Contes et Legendes de La Vallee de Kathmandu into French language by Corneille Jest. Contact address: Chha2/777 Sallaghari Bansabari, Near Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977 1 371922

Purna Bahadur Vaidya, born on 1941 in Bhaktapur, Nepal, is an established poet and essayist in Nepal Bhasa and has Master degree (M.Ed) from Tribhuvan University. His works are Sarasu, a collection of poems (1963), Kavitaya Laga, a collection of writings on poetry (1995), La La Kha/Water as Water , a collection of poems (1995), Ji Chhagu Abhibyaktin(An essay collection (1971). He was awarded Shrestha Sirapa in 1964 for his poetry collection, Sarasu and in 1972 for his essay collection, Ji Chhagu Abhibyakti, Rastriya Siksha Puraskar (1993) and Rashtriya Pratibha Puraskar (1996) and Aswikrit Sahitya Puraskar (2002).His poem awarded first in the poetry contest among the poets from Asia, Africa and Latin America organized on occasion of 50th Anniversary of the People's Republic of Korea and published in Korean and English language in the book "The Sun Shines All over The World". Contact: Tel: + 977 1 224243

Ram Shekhar Nakarmi, born on 1935, is an established short story writer and novelist. He has awaded the Shrestha Sirapa for his novel, Nasamphagu Cha (1972). His collections of short stories are Sotipayan (1964) and Ghintala (1979). His writing is also translated in Japanese language. Contact: Ram Sekhar


Buddha Sayami, born on 1944 in Kathmandu,Nepal, is an established poet in Nepal Bhasa. His works are Ji Jigu Vartaman/Me and My Present (1974), Jindagi:Bayan Wagu Hi Chetanaya Mi/Life: Blood on the Earth and Fire of Knowledge (1997) and Kawita:Thaunya Mikhan/Poetry: To-day's vVsion. Contact: Buddha Sayami (mailto:lumana_mdr@hotmail.com)

Pratisara Sayami, born at Kathmandu, Nepal on 29th.June 1955, is a contemporary poetess. She has an M.A. in Nepal Bhasa. She has been decorated with various medals and has won many awards namely Mahandra Vidya Bhushan (1988), Chain Lacoul Sirapa (1988), Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar (1996) and Deepa Janmat Puraskar (1998). Her published works include poetry collections: Ji Chhakoo Nalis Bhon ( I am a petition), The leaves (translated from Nepal Bhasa by Intizar Hussain) and Tikinangu Mi (Dripping Fire) Contact: pratisara@hotmail.com Website: http://www.midnighteditions.com/poets/pratisara

Basanta Mahargan: An emerging young Poet and Journalist. Has published his poems and writings in different literary and news magazines Contact: basanta_maharjan@hotmail.com

Taba Maru, the literary nickname of Amogha Tamrakar, a poet, born on 1956 at Kathmandu. His publications include Lakasan lanpu hila bi and memegu bakhan ( Environment will change its way and other short stories) (1992), Newa Haiku (1993) and Birahaya Mye, Thwa Gazal/Gazal collection (2002), Jigu Aela (2002), Padhya Kewa (2002), Jigu Kawita (2002) and Chivar'ya Mikhaye (2002). Contact: tabamaru2002@hotmail.com Website: http://www.poetrypoems.com/tabamaru/

Bhagat Das Shrestha, born on 1948 at Lalitpur, Nepal, is a poet. His publication includes Ji Ale Jigu Vishwa(Me and My Universe). His poems are regularly publishing in various literary magazines in Nepal Bhasa and Nepal since 1965. Contact: Bhagat Das Shrestha(mailto:bhagat_das@hotmail.com)

Madhav Prasad Mool, born on 1954in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an established poet, dedicated in writing in Nepal Bhasa since 25 years. Published a collection of 40 poems in Nepal Base "Nakatiniya Kawita/Todays' Poems". Won the Editor's Choice Award 2001 and International Poets of Merit Award 2002. Contact: Madhav Mool (mailto:madhavmool@yahoo.com) URL: http://www.midnightedition.com/poets/madhavmool/

Rajani Mila Maharjan, born on 1971 in Kirtipur, Nepal, M.A. in English, is a young and versatile poetess. She has contributed her poems to several periodicals and literary magazines and also as a translator of Nepal Bhasa poems into English. She is also a contributing editor (translation) of Layalama Online Magazine. Contact: Rajani Mila (mailto:rajani_mila@hotmail.com)

Pushpa Ratna Tuladhar, born on 1948 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a poet. Now president of Nepal Bhasa Writers' Forum, Editor of Layalama Online Magazine, His publications include a poetry collection in Nepal Bhasa, Ghayanmo (1990) and A collections of 10 poems in Nepal Bhasa and English. Contact: Pushpa Ratna Tuladhar (mailto:pushpatuladhar@hotmail.com )URL: Pushpa Tuladhar's Poetry pages, http://www.pushpatuladhar.netfirms.com

Dr. Vijayashwar Vaidya, born on 1961 at Lalitpur, Nepal, is a versatile essayist. He is also a medical doctor. He has won several literary awards including Shrestha Sirapaa. He has published a collection of essays, Dhyachagu Lan (Mudddy road). Contact: Dr. Vijayshwar Vaidya

Bhushan Prasad Shrestha, born on 1953 in Kathmandu, Nepal, M.A. and B. Ed, is a established poet, lyricist and short story writer. His collection of short stories, Dhakindune, has been awarded Shrestha Sirapa (1973) for his outstanding performance in short story writing. His publications include Phisah (1973), Gwophaya (1974), Lampu (1975), Samanantar (1978), Binibha (1978), Halu Nyana Khen Phwasa( 1978), Bhauyata Dhau Pasa (1980, Paka Misaya Bhata (1980), Hastaksher Mwahiya (1981), Kukulyanku (1981), Thank You, Mr. Glad (1981), Abu Pasa Khyen Lwasa (1981) and Dasiwamha Manu (1984). Contact: Bhushan Prasad Shrestha

Prem Shanti Tuladhar, born on 1951 in Kathmandu, Nepal, M.A. in Economics and M.A. in Nepal Bhasa, is a well-known critic writer. She has been teaching Nepal Bhasa literature at Tribhuvan University as for last 25 years. Reader in Nepal Bhasa, she is the winner of prestigious awards such as, Mahendra Vidya Bhushan, Chainlakaul Sirapa, Education Award and TU 25 year Service Award. His published works are History of Nepal Bhasa Literature (2002) published by Nepal Bhasa Academy, and Contemporary Writing in Nepal Bhasa edited by her jointly with Bhusan Prasad Shrestha (2000), Nhu Bakhan Puchaya Bakhan (1989), Sugat Saurav Mahakavyaya Bare Chhun (1999) and
Jigu Sirjanaya Puchhah (2000). Contact: Prem Shanti Tuladhar (mailto:P_tuladhar41@hotmail.com)

Amir Ratna Tamrakar, born on 1955 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an established and versatile essayist in Nepal Bhasa literatures. He is also the writer of short stories, poems and satire. He is the general Secretary of Nepal Base Writers' Forum and publisher of Layalama Online Magazine. His publication includes a collection of short stories, Nikacha/Two Branches (1979). Contact: Amir Ratna Tamrakar (mailto:tamrakarar@hotmail.com)

Shashikala Manandhar, born on 1960 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an emerging storywriter and novelist in Nepal Bhasa. She is the first lady novel writer in Nepal Bhasa. Her publication includes Nami, a story collection, (1102), Shaili , her first novel, (1106) and Layan Lumha (1116). Contact: Shashi Kala Manandhar (mailto:shashikm@hotmail.com)

H.K.Kapali (Hari Krishna Kapali), born on 1968 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a young and emerging story writer. He won the awards, Nhu Bishwobhumi Sirapa for his outstanding performace as journalist and Daibi Prokop Pidittodwar Padak for his social welfare activities. He is the treasurer of Nepal Bhasa Writers' Forum and Co-editor of Layalama Online Magazine. He has published his works, Ji Newa, a collection of short stories (1997), Nugale Aginmath Chya, a collection of songs (1998) and Nirnaya/Decesion, a collection of short stories (2001). Contact: H.K.Kapali(mailto:kapalihk@hotmail.com)

Kesh Ratna Shakya, born on 1963 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a young and multi-faceted writer and well-known as the satirist in Nepal Bhasa literatures. His publication s include Lwappa, a collection satires (2000) and Motilani wo Motilani Sirapa /Motilani's profiles and Motilani sirapa (Motilani sirapa, donated by and named after Motilani Tuladhar, is awarded to the students who brought higher marks in Nepal Bhasa as his subject in S.L.C, Intermediate, Bachelor and Master dergees). He is also a member of the committee for Motilani Sirapa. Contact: Kesh Ratna Shakya

Suresh Kiran Manandhar, born on 1967 and a graduate in journalism, is a noted young poet and journalist. He is the Chief editor of Sandhya Times daily (Newspaper in Nepal Bhasa). He has been awarded Parijat Srijanshil Puraskar and Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar. He is also the editor of Bishwobhoomi, the first Nepal Bhasa newspaper. Contact:Suresh Kiron Manandhar (mailto:sandhyatimes@mos.com.np)

Sudan Khusa, born on 1957 in Kathmandu, Nepal, and M.A., is an outstanding poet. He has been awarded Jhi Pradhan Sirapa and Siddhidas Amatya Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar. He has published a collection of his poems,Tanawongu Laga/Disappearing boundaries (1985). Contact: Sudan Khusa.

Raja Shakya, born on 1942 in Kathmandu, Nepal, has M.A. in Nepal Base. He is an established storywriter. He is dedicated in teaching Nepal Bhasa in high school and collages. He is currently the chief librarian of Asa Archives. His publication as the collection of short stories include Mataki (1970, Ji Khagras Makhu Milaya (1983), Kuchakuchagu Kipa (1999). Contact Raja Shakya(mailto:asakuthi@mail.com.np)

Narad Bajracharya, born on 1956 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a well-known literary figure in the modern poetry and short stories in Nepal Bhasa literature. His poems and short stories have been appeared in the leading journals and magazines in Nepal Bhasa. Contact: Narad Bajracharya

Dr. Keshav Man Shakya, born on 1952 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a poet, short story writers, essayist and academic in the Modern Nepal Base literature. He has been awarded Shri Pradhan Sirapa and Sahitya Sirapa. He is the author of Binachongu Pahar (a collection of poems), Jhyalan Pineya Paribesh (a collection of short stories) and Biniva (a translation works). Contact: Dr. Keshav Man Shakya (mailto:keshav@dppsnv.org.np)

Sri Ram Shrestha, born on 1954 in Kathmandu Nepal, is an established poet. His poems are published regularly in several periodicals and magazines in Nepal Bhasa. Contact: Sri Ram Shrestha

Kedar Situ, born on 1960 in Lalitpur. Nepal, is a promising writers of short stories and novels. He has published two short stories, Dhakan Dhayawo and Swamha Manu. His works are published regularly in various periodical and magazines in Nepal Bhasa. Contact: Kedar Situ

Ramesh Kaji Sthapit, born in 1955 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a journalist, poet, humorist and essayist. He has been awarded Shri Pradhan Sirapa, Biswabhumi sirapa, Dhuswan Sirapa and Thakurlal Sirapa. His publications include Mulakae Madugu Muluk, a collection of essays and Jya Madumha Manu, a collection of short stories. He is the co-ordinator of Friday weekly suppliment of Sandhya Times, the Nepal Bhasa daily. Contact: Rames Kaji Sthapit(mailto:sandhyatimes@mos.com.np)

Shanta Das Manandhar, born on 1934 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the essayist and writer of the Children literatures in Nepal Bhasa and Nepali. He is the editor and publisher of Macha Kewa (Childrens' Garden), the childrens' monthly magazine in Nepal Bhasa since 9 years and Bal Koseli/Childrens' Gifts, the children's monthly magazine in Nepali since 20 years. He is the recipient of the National Award as the Best Writers of the Year (1993) for the Children's literature. Contact: Shanta Das Manandhar

Subarna Keshari Chitrakar, born on 1942 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an established storywriter. She is the founder and present president of Nepal Bhasa Womens' Organization (Nepal Bhasa Misa Khalah) and founder of SUNGAVA ( Susta Manasthini Mahila Byabasayic Talim Kendra). Her publications include two collection of Short stories, Gunchwa Moopuli and Ilan Phapueki (2002). Contact: Subarna Keshari Kansakar Tel: + 977 1 226416

Saraswoti Tuladhar, born on 1954 in Kathmandu Nepal and M.A. in Nepal Bhasa, is a storywriter and researcher. She is a founder member of Nepal Bhasa Women's Organization (Nepal Bhasa Misa Khalah) and now engaged in teaching Nepal Bhasa in Paropaker High School. She has published her collection of short stories, Poubha:Chhagu Jivanya/Canvas: Of A Life (2002) and her research works on Moti Laxmi Upasika ( the first lady story writer in Nepal Bhasa) as "Moti Laxmi Upasikaya Byaktitwa and Krititwa/Profile and Works of Moti Laxmi Upasika". She has edited "Muldeva Shashidev" written by the Newar King, Jaya Prakash Malla and Moti Bakhan Pucha , a collection of short stories by late Moti Laxmi Upasika. Contact: Saraswoti Tuladhar (mailto:samatuladhar@hotmail.com)

Lochan Tara Tuladhar, born on 1962 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an established story writer. She has her collection of short stories, Palansu (1981) and Duwa Dudhyanket (2002). Contact Lochan Tara Tuladhar

Dwarika Shrestha, born on 1936 in Bandipur, west of Nepal, M.A. in English, is an established and prominent poet and an entrepreneur in travel trade. He is the Executive Chairman of Chitwan Jungle Lodge, http://www.chitwanjunglelodge.com. He is the promoter of literary activities in all categories. He was the lecturer in English literatures  from 1961- 1972.  He is the treasurer of Nepal Sahityakar Samsad. His publications in Nepali language are Shitko Thopa (Dew drops) 1958 and Dwarika Shresthaka Kavitaharu ( Dwarika Shrestha’s poems) 1967. His poems in Nepali, Nepalbhasa, Hindi and English are published in different periodicals and magazines in Nepal and other countries.  He has been organizing and sponsoring literary festival in jungle for last 15 years. More than 200 literary figures engaged in Nepali, Nepalbhasa, and Maithili writings have already participated. He is also one of the mentor and sponsor of Liza:Nepalbhasa Poetry Forum. He is recipient of National Talent Award given by His Majesty’s Govt of Nepal, an honor awarded by the literary journalists Association in Nepal etc.  Contact:Dwarika Shrestha<mailto: info@chitwanjunglelodge.com>

Nabin Chitrakar, born on    in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an established poet and also a professional photo artist. He is the president of Liza:Nepal Bhasa Poetry Forum and executive member of Nepal Bhasa Parishad, the literary Organization (Golden Jubilee year). His publication includes a collection of poetry in Nepal Base,  Swakumi Ji: Ji Duneya (Observer I’m: Inside me). His poems written in Nepal Bhasa, Nepali, Hindi and English are published in various national and international magazines. He won The Editor’s Choice Award from International Society of Poets and Chittadhar Sirapa for his outstanding performance (Liza:The Poetry Forum). Besides this, he is awarded the International Photo and Art Exhibition Award from China. Contact:Nabin Chatrakar(mailto:nabin_liza@yahoo.com)

Narad Bajracharya, born on 1956 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a well-known literary figure in the modern poetry and short stories in Nepal Bhasa literature. His poems and short stories have been appeared in the leading journals and magazines in Nepal Bhasa. Contact: Narad Bajracharyamailto:naradbajracharya@yahoo.com

Mohan Kayastha, born on 1944 at Bandipur, Gandaki Zone, Tanau, Nepal, is an established poet, fictionist and  an engineer  by profession. His poetry collections are Basi Biyalo Mero Kavita Part 1, 2 and 3 (Nepali) and fictions,  Biwas Jindagi-Upanyas Part 1, 2 and 3 (Nepali). Contact: Mohan Kayastha mailto:mohanima@infoclub.com.np

Narmadeswar Pradhan, born on 1944 at Kathmandu, Nepal, M. A. in English literatures, is a poet, critic writers and teacher by profession. He won Shrestha Sirapa for hos poetry collection”Jigu Kavita Chhigu Kavita/My poems Your poems for the year 1985. His publications include Srijana/Creativity(critics), Jigu Vicha Chhigu Dhapu/My Thoughts Your Voice(critic), Swangagu Mikha/The Third Eye (critics) and  Jigu Kavita Chhigu Kavita/My Poems Your Poems (Poetry). Contact: Narmadeswar Pradhan Tel:

Dr Pushpa Raj Karnikar, born on 1948, at Lalitpur, Nepal, is a poet. He has laureate in Economics.   His poetry collection is Vartamanan Jhwepyugu Gha/Wounds pierced by the Present published on . Contact: dr_pushpa_rk@hotmail.com

Yogesh Raj, born at Bhaktapur, Nepal, is an established contemporary young poet and a teacher by profession. His poems are published in different literary magazines Contact: lun_vaidya@yahoo.com

Nati Bajra, born on 1944 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a poet and lyricist. His poetry collections are  Suti La/Morning Dews (1961), Thaman Thata Luyikabale/When I find myself (1972) and Jeevanya Duwatey/In crossroad of Life (1995). He is the owner of Saphu Dhuku (A Treasure of Books), only shop for Nepalbhasa literary books and newspapers, at Asan Dagubaha (Main old market in Katmandu valley) Contact: Nati Bajra Tel: + 977 1 4221032

Jaleswori Shrestha, born on 1947, at Kathmandu,Nepal, is a story writer. She is a women development activist and social worker. She is the patron of Women’s Literary Forum and a life member of Nepal Literary Journalists Association. Her publication includes an anthology of story in Nepali, Lavaka Baphaharu (Steams of Volcano) 2002. Her stories, translated in Nepal Bhasa, Hindi and English, are published in several literary periodicals and magazines. Contact: Mrs. Jaleswari Shrestha<mailto:info@chitwanjunglelodge.com>

Momila Joshi, born on 1960, at Dhankuta,Nepal, is a poetess. She is a member of Nepal Literary Journalists Association. Her publication includes four collections of her poetry in Nepali, Painyu Phulna Thalepachhi, Junkiriharu Worlirahechha, Nilo Nilo Aakash ra Due Thopa Aansu and Durgam Uchaima Phulko Aandhi. She is the recipient of  Padma Kanya Award, Royal Nepal Academic award, Shatabdi Yuba Samman and Mohan Smriti Samman Puraskar. Her poems, translated in Nepal Bhasa, Hindi and English, are published in several literary periodicals and magazines. Contact: Momila Joshi

Mangal Prasad Shrestha, born on 1946, in Katmandu, Nepal, is an essayist. He has published a book with collection of essays, Jigu Dairy:Chhapu Pau/My Diary: A letter. He is a recipient of Thakur Lal Sirapa for his contribution of essay-writing in Nepal Base literature. Contact: shresthamangal@hotmail.com.