July 17, 1971
Narayan Wagle is a celebrated journalist, novelist, and former editor of Kantipur Daily and Nagarik News. He gained widespread fame for his coverage of political events, particularly during Nepal’s civil war, and is considered one of the foremost journalists of his generation. In addition to his journalistic career, Wagle is a successful author, best known for his novel Palpasa Café, which won the prestigious Madan Puraskar award. His contributions to both literature and journalism have cemented his status as a prominent intellectual figure in Nepal.