Practical philanthropy: Rabindra Mishra at TEDxKathmandu

A 'practical philanthropist', a 'philanthropic journalist', a writer and an occasional actor, Rabindra Mishra is the Editor of the BBC Nepali Service and the founder of entirely voluntarily run global charity, HELP NEPAL Network (www.helpnepal.net), which has chapters in 14 countries.

Mishra is also an author of best selling books, Bhumadhayarekha (commentaries on politics and society) and Khana Pugos, Dina Pugos (essays on 'practical philanthropy' and 'philanthropic journalism'). He has been donating the royalty of both the books to support one of the most under-privileged communities in Nepal — the Chepangs in Chitwan district.

Having worked on all platforms of journalism — print, radio, television and online — Rabindra is especially known for his informed, sharp and forthright style of interviewing and writing. A very well known figure in Nepal and amid the Nepali community around the world, Mishra studied English Literature in Nepal, Journalism in Pakistan and International Politics in the UK. He returned to Nepal permanently in April 2009 after working for BBC's headquarters in London for 15 years.

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