Born in Lalitpur, Nepal
Kanak Mani Dixit
कनकमणि दीक्षित
Founding editor of Himal Southasian; Nepali journalist, publisher and civil rights activist
Currently Founding Editor, Himal Southasian
About
Kanak Mani Dixit has spent more than five decades in Nepali journalism. His career began with an early article in The Rising Nepal in 1971. He later founded Himal Southasian, a magazine known for its independent coverage of politics and culture across the region.
Beyond journalism, he has been involved in archiving, heritage preservation, and public transport projects in Kathmandu. He remains an active commentator on Nepali affairs.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1956-01-27
- Birthplace
- Lalitpur, Nepal
- Profession
- Journalist, Publisher, Writer, Civil rights activist
- Current role
- Founding Editor, Himal Southasian
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Founding Editor
Himal Southasian
Previous roles
Staff member
United Nations Secretariat · 1982–1990
Education
Tri-Chandra College
BA (1975)
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Laws
Columbia University
Master's, International Relations (1981)
Columbia University
Master's, Journalism (1982)
Career & life timeline
- 1956-01-27
- 1971
Began his career in journalism
- 1982
Completed a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University
- 1987
Founded the magazine Himal, later renamed Himal Southasian
- 2006
Briefly arrested during the movement against direct royal rule
Achievements
Founded Himal Southasian, a regional review magazine covering South Asia
1987Cofounded Himalmedia and the Nepali-language weekly Himal Khabarpatrika
Awards & honours
Prince Claus Award
Organizations & affiliations
- Himal Southasian
- Himalmedia
- Film South Asia
- Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya
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Last updated: 2026-09-02