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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Roshan Shrestha {{verified}}
| name              = Roshan Shrestha {{verified}}
| image            =File:Roshan-shrestha-nepali-journalist-and-author.jpg
| image            = File:Roshan-shrestha-nepali-journalist-and-author.jpg
|caption               = Roshan Shrestha, Nepali journalist  
| caption           = Roshan Shrestha, Nepali journalist and author
| native_name      = रोशन श्रेष्ठ
| native_name      = रोशन श्रेष्ठ
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1996|10|14}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1996|10|14}}
| birth_place      = Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok District, [[Nepal]]
| birth_place      = Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok District, [[Nepal]]
| nationality      = Nepali
| nationality      = Nepali
| occupation        = [[Journalist]], media entrepreneur
| occupation        = [[Journalist]], media entrepreneur, author
| education        = Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School
| education        = Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School
| known_for        = Investigative journalism, digital media innovation
| known_for        = Digital journalism, open-knowledge innovation
| notable_works    = ''The Digital Voice of Nepal'' (2025)
| notable_works    = ''The Digital Voice of Nepal'' (2025)
| years_active      = 2019–present
| years_active      = 2019–present
| languages        = Nepali, English, Hindi
| website          = [https://roshanstha.com roshanstha.com]
| website          = https://roshanstha.com roshanstha.com
}}
}}


'''Roshan Shrestha''' (Nepali: रोशन श्रेष्ठ; born 14 October 1996) is a Nepali investigative journalist and digital media innovator.   
'''Roshan Shrestha''' (Nepali: रोशन श्रेष्ठ; born 14 October 1996) is a Nepali journalist, author, and digital media founder.   
He established the independent news platform ''Khoj Samachar'', founded the open-knowledge project ''WikiNP'', and created the ''Roshan Shrestha App'', a digital tool offering verified news and civic-information services. 
He is known for integrating investigative reporting with technology-driven public communication. Shrestha established ''Khoj Samachar'', initiated the ''WikiNP'' knowledge project, and developed the ''Roshan Shrestha App'' to promote verified news and civic awareness.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media |url=https://globalvoices.org/2025/09/25/nepals-khoj-samachar-challenges-corruption-and-empowers-youth-through-digital-media/ |website=Global Voices |date=25 September 2025 |access-date=25 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roshan Shrestha: The Voice from the Hills Changing Nepali Digital Journalism |url=https://www.pressenza.com/2025/07/roshan-shrestha-the-voice-from-the-hills-changing-nepali-digital-journalism/ |website=Pressenza |date=22 July 2025 |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref>
His work focuses on transparency, youth empowerment, and the use of technology to expand access to credible information.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roshan Shrestha: The Voice from the Hills Changing Nepali Digital Journalism |url=https://www.pressenza.com/2025/07/roshan-shrestha-the-voice-from-the-hills-changing-nepali-digital-journalism/ |website=Pressenza |date=22 July 2025 |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Nepali Journalist Roshan Shrestha Launches WikiNP, the Nation’s Own Digital Knowledge Panel |url=https://www.enepalese.com/2025/10/475109.html |website=ENepalese |date=3 October 2025 |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life ==
Shrestha was born in Bahrabise, a small town in the Sindhupalchok District of Nepal. Growing up in a rural community exposed him to social issues that later influenced his reporting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roshan Shrestha and the Rise of Youth-Centric Journalism in Nepal |url=https://www.pressenza.com/2025/07/roshan-shrestha-and-the-rise-of-youth-centric-journalism-in-nepal/ |website=Pressenza |date=2 July 2025 |access-date=14 August 2025}}</ref>  
Shrestha was born in Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok, a town in eastern Nepal.   
He attended Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School, where he developed an early interest in writing and public affairs.<ref>{{cite web |title=रोशन श्रेष्ठको पत्रकारिता यात्रा |url=https://ourbiratnagar.net/2025/05/301302 |website=Our Biratnagar |date=10 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roshan Shrestha: Founder of Khoj Samachar |url=https://nepalinewshub.com/?p=2824 |website=Nepali News Hub |date=31 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>
He studied at Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School, where he began writing social and youth-focused articles that later shaped his journalistic approach.<ref>{{cite web |title=रोशन श्रेष्ठको पत्रकारिता यात्रा |url=https://ourbiratnagar.net/2025/05/301302 |website=Our Biratnagar |date=10 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>


== Professional background ==
== Digital Initiatives ==
Shrestha began reporting professionally in 2021. His early work concentrated on public accountability, social justice, and the impact of digital platforms on local governance.<ref>{{cite web |title=सामाजिक सञ्जालमा उदाहरणीय बन्दै रोशन |url=https://www.kalakarmi.com/life-style/121201/ |website=Kalakarmi |date=1 November 2023 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref>  
In 2021, Shrestha founded '''Khoj Samachar''', a bilingual digital newsroom that operates under Bethel Media House Pvt. Ltd.   
In 2025, he was profiled by ''Global Voices'' for his leadership in technology-driven journalism and anti-corruption reporting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media |url=https://globalvoices.org/2025/09/25/nepals-khoj-samachar-challenges-corruption-and-empowers-youth-through-digital-media/ |website=Global Voices |date=25 September 2025 |access-date=25 September 2025}}</ref> 
The platform became known for fact-based investigations, covering both Nepali and global issues related to governance and accountability.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khoj Samachar – Tracxn Competitor Listing (Archived) |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622194031/https://tracxn.com/d/companies/khoj-samachar/__w44T5P9kt-Kug_4oRl5YyvFJZ5GY2AKXUz8ecCNP4xw |website=Tracxn |date=2025 |access-date=24 June 2025 |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622194031/https://tracxn.com/d/companies/khoj-samachar/__w44T5P9kt-Kug_4oRl5YyvFJZ5GY2AKXUz8ecCNP4xw}}</ref>
Shrestha is regarded as part of a new generation of Nepali journalists blending investigative methods with data-based storytelling to counter misinformation and foster civic awareness.<ref>{{cite web |title=वैकल्पिक आवाज बनेको ‘खोज समाचार’, डिजिटल पत्रकारितामा फरक पहिचान |url=https://www.krishnasaronline.com.np/news-details/4779/2025-05-15 |website=Krishnasar FM |date=15 May 2025 |access-date=24 June 2025}}</ref>


== Khoj Samachar ==
In 2025, he introduced the '''Roshan Shrestha App''', which integrates verified news, a Nepali calendar, and real-time civic services.
In 2021, Shrestha founded ''Khoj Samachar'', an online news service under Bethel Media House Pvt. Ltd. 
Within months, it reached over 100,000 users across Nepali communities worldwide and was officially acknowledged in Nepal’s federal parliament for promoting digital access.<ref>{{cite web |title=MP Gyanendra Shahi Acknowledges Roshan Shrestha App’s Impact |url=https://chautaripostonline.com/2025/06/84418/ |website=Chautari Post |date=22 June 2025 |access-date=24 June 2025}}</ref>
The outlet operates in both Nepali and English and emphasizes verified, evidence-based reporting. It covers national politics, governance, and international developments, earning recognition as a rising digital newsroom in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khoj Samachar – Tracxn Competitor Listing (Archived) |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622194031/https://tracxn.com/d/companies/khoj-samachar/__w44T5P9kt-Kug_4oRl5YyvFJZ5GY2AKXUz8ecCNP4xw |website=Tracxn |date=2025 |access-date=24 June 2025 |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622194031/https://tracxn.com/d/companies/khoj-samachar/__w44T5P9kt-Kug_4oRl5YyvFJZ5GY2AKXUz8ecCNP4xw}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=वैकल्पिक आवाज बनेको ‘खोज समाचार’ |url=https://laligurash.com/2025/06/02/70848/ |website=Laligurash.com |date=2 June 2025 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref>


== Digital initiatives ==
== Authorship ==
Shrestha also created the ''Roshan Shrestha App'', launched in 2025 for Android and iOS. The platform offers tools for fact-checking, a multilingual Nepali calendar, and direct civic-service resources.<ref>{{cite web |title=‘रोशन श्रेष्ठ’: सूचना, जिज्ञासा र समस्या समाधानको प्रयास |url=https://www.sidhakura.com/detail/12248 |website=Sidhakura |date=15 March 2025 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref> 
Shrestha wrote the nonfiction eBook '''''The Digital Voice of Nepal''''' (2025), published globally through Draft2Digital.
Within months, it surpassed 100,000 downloads and gained visibility in app charts across countries with large Nepali populations, including Qatar, Japan, and the UAE.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roshan Shrestha App Ranks #1 in 7 Countries Globally |url=https://english.khojsamachar.com/roshan-shrestha-app-rank1/ |website=Khoj Samachar English |date=19 June 2025 |access-date=20 June 2025}}</ref>
The book explores Nepal’s transformation from rural information barriers to a connected digital society, highlighting his personal journey as part of that shift.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Digital Voice of Nepal – Google Play Books |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=VWOOEQAAQBAJ |website=Google Play Books |date=October 2025 |access-date=14 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Digital Voice of Nepal – Amazon Kindle Edition |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVY63RT1 |website=Amazon |date=October 2025 |access-date=14 October 2025}}</ref>
The initiative was acknowledged in Nepal’s federal parliament for expanding digital access to reliable information.<ref>{{cite web |title=MP Gyanendra Shahi Acknowledges Roshan Shrestha App’s Growing Popularity in Nepal |url=https://chautaripostonline.com/2025/06/84418/ |website=Chautari Post |date=22 June 2025 |access-date=24 June 2025}}</ref>


== Publications ==
== External links ==  
Shrestha authored the e-book ''The Digital Voice of Nepal'', published in October 2025 through Draft2Digital. 
* [https://wikinp.org/wiki/roshan-shrestha/ WikiNP profile]  
The book narrates his journey from rural Sindhupalchok to his role in shaping Nepal’s digital-media transformation and advocates for using information technology to drive social progress.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Digital Voice of Nepal – Google Play Books |url=https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=VWOOEQAAQBAJ |website=Google Play Books |date=October 2025 |access-date=14 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Digital Voice of Nepal – Amazon Kindle Edition |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVY63RT1 |website=Amazon |date=October 2025 |access-date=14 October 2025}}</ref>
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17342721/ IMDb]
 
== Recognition and influence ==
Media coverage has highlighted Shrestha’s work in combating online disinformation and supporting ethical journalism in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |title=पत्रकार श्रेष्ठद्वारा मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन लन्च |url=https://www.teraionline.com.np/news/38792 |website=Terai Online |date=2025 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref>  
He has been featured in multiple national and international outlets for his contribution to independent reporting and digital transparency.<ref>{{cite web |title=नेपालमा निर्माण गरिएको समाचार एप SimilarWeb को सूचीमा टप १० मा |url=https://www.narayanidainik.com/2025/8026 |website=Narayanidainik |date=5 May 2025 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Journalist Roshan Shrestha’s Khoj Samachar |url=https://nepalinewshub.com/?p=2803 |website=Nepali News Hub |date=31 May 2025 |access-date=3 June 2025}}</ref>
 
== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17342721/ IMDb profile]
* [https://wikinp.org/wiki/roshan-shrestha/ WikiNP profile]


==References==
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