Rupa Laxmi Shah modelled for Fair & Lovely and tutored children in Kathmandu as a teenager. Today, she leads global philanthropy and partnerships at MIT RAISE.
Category - Stories
Explore viral stories and trending news capturing attention across Nepal and the world. From celebrity moments and social media trends to incredible transformations, inspiring people and unusual real-life stories, Glamour Nepal brings you the stories everyone is talking about.
Olga Naumova’s 20,945-Foot Skysurf Jump in Nepal Earns Guinness World Record
A skydive gifted by her friend Sujita inspired Olga Naumova to attempt something extraordinary in Nepal. Her jump from 20,945 feet above sea level earned a...
Priya Rai’s Inspiring Journey: From Barefoot Races to an Ultra-Trail Title in China
Priya Rai once competed barefoot and repaired worn-out running shoes to keep racing. Following her latest victory in China, we look at the training, setbacks...
British Woman Madeleine Jaye’s Nepal Love Story: From Law Dreams to Village Life
A momo cooking class brought Madeleine Jaye and Ram together in Nepal. Now the British law graduate divides her time between care work in the UK and married...
Rural Ethiopian Girl Elisabeth Desta’s Viral Smile: The Story Behind the Photograph
A chance encounter with photographer Misiker Kebede brought Ethiopian schoolgirl Elisabeth Desta into the spotlight. Her widely shared portraits sparked...
Sara Mosby & Tre Fontana Lose 73 Kg Together Before Their Wedding and Earn $350,000
Sara Mosby and Tre Fontana spent 163 days working towards a shared goal before their wedding. They lost a combined 73 kilograms and earned $350,000 through...
From Recycling Station to Milan Fashion Week: The Inspiring Story of Leng Minghui
From sorting recyclable waste in China to walking at Milan Fashion Week, 20-year-old Leng Minghui's unexpected modelling journey has captured international...
YouTuber Walks New York Fashion Week Runway in Trash Bag and Shower Cap
A trash bag, pink shorts and a shower cap became Fred Beyer’s unlikely runway outfit in September 2023. Then security stepped in.
Gamer Groom Breaks Into Tears Over Bride’s Surprise Gift RTX 5090 Graphics Card
A romantic number puzzle led to an unexpected wedding present: an RTX 5090 graphics card. The bride’s surprise reportedly left her gamer groom in tears.
Years After Paralysis, Jessica Tawil Takes Steps With Robotic Support & Shares Emotional Experience
Years after a car accident left her paralysed, Jessica Tawil experienced standing and taking steps with robotic support. The emotional moment brought back...
She Saw Her Husband Collecting Garbage, Then Came a Kiss That Said Everything
A woman reportedly spotted her garbage collector husband working outside her office and greeted him with a kiss. The touching viral story reminds us that true...
Flight Attendant Azza Ramzy Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack Ahead of Wedding Plans
Egyptian flight attendant Azza Ramzy was reportedly preparing to return home for her wedding when she died following the Riyadh airport attack. Flynas...
Woman Reportedly Survives Eighth-Floor Fall in Cambodia, Then Uses Her Phone on the Roof for 20 minutes
A reported fall in Sihanoukville has drawn attention online after a woman regained consciousness and began using her phone while sitting on a neighbouring roof.
Niu Lai: How a Mocked Chinese Cow Movie Became an Internet Meme and Earned $9.6 Million
China’s Niu Lai looked set to vanish from cinemas until its rough animation became an internet obsession. Viral cow memes, curious viewers and a heartfelt...
Millions Thought Jackie Chan Had Died! Here’s How One Image Fooled Social Media
A black and white image reading “Jackie Chan 1954–2026” triggered millions of views and emotional tributes across social media. But the 72-year-old action...
Everyone Called Him the ‘Hottest Monk’! But His Real Story Is More Surprising Than the Photos
Paing Takhon became an international sensation after photos of him in Buddhist robes went viral in 2021. But his 10-day monastic stay was only one chapter in a...
Internet Laughed With Him, But Few Knew the Struggle Behind ‘Laughing Meme Boy’ Arun Kumar
The internet knew Arun Kumar for his infectious laugh, but behind the viral memes was a remarkable struggle. After leaving school in Grade 4 because of...
He Started With the Jobs Nobody Wanted, Now He is a Leading Chef in Dubai
Shyam Ghimire arrived in Dubai with a childhood dream of becoming a chef but started by cleaning toilets and washing dishes. Four years later, the Nepali expat...
A Photographer Spotted This Bangkok Street Sweeper and Then Her Life Changed
A chance photograph on Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road transformed street cleaner and single mother Noppajit “Meen” Somboonsate into a viral sensation, leading to...
How Prakriti Malla’s Remarkable Handwriting Became a Global Sensation and Still Goes Viral
Prakriti Malla became an internet sensation after her remarkably precise handwriting went viral. Years later, the Nepali student’s famous school assignment is...
Her 126-Hour Dance Made History, But Who Broke Bandana Nepal’s Record?
Nepali dancer Bandana Nepal made global headlines after completing a 126-hour dance marathon in 2018. Her achievement is going viral again, but the Guinness...