Ten years after the great quake, candles were lit at Dharahara—and the ground promptly shook again with 30,000 striking teachers and a suddenly‑shaky MCC grant. Yet between new flyovers, booming EV sales, and snow‑leopard head‑counts, Nepal keeps finding ways to rise (or at least duck‑cover‑hold) with style. Ready for the week’s aftershocks and upshots? Let’s dive in!