Miss Nepal World 2026 Deepmala Dhakal on turning a crown into cancer awareness platform

From working as an investment strategist and holding a black belt in Taekwondo to delivering a TEDx talk and running marathons, Deepmala Dhakal , Miss Nepal World 2026, defies conventional stereotypes.

In a candid conversation with the Post ’s Jony Nepal and Rivash Rijal , she reflects on her pageantry journey, navigating public scrutiny, and bringing global visibility to Nepal.

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