Narayan Wagle is a Nepali journalist and writer known for his contribution to contemporary Nepali literature and independent journalism. He has served as editor of major national newspapers and is widely recognised for blending literary narrative with political and social realities.
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Journalism career
Wagle previously served as editor of Kantipur Daily, one of Nepal’s highest-circulation newspapers, until 2008.
He later worked as editor of Nagarik News until May 2012.
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Literary works
His debut novel Palpasa Cafe, published in 2005, explores the human cost of the Nepali civil conflict through the journey of an artist. The book gained wide readership and was later translated into multiple languages. It received the Madan Puraskar, Nepal’s highest literary honour.
His second novel, Mayur Times (2010), is set in the post-war period and portrays the struggles of provincial journalists working amid political pressure and instability. The book received mixed critical responses.
In 2019, Wagle published Koreana Coffee Guff, a non-fiction travel narrative based on his experiences in South Korea.
