KATHMANDU, Nov. 24 -- Nepal's Sapana Roka Magar has been named as one of the 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020.

Sapana is involved in an organization that cremates unclaimed bodies as per the Hindu tradition. "After becoming homeless for three months, Sapana travelled to Kathmandu where she became involved in an organisation that cremates unclaimed bodies," the BBC said while revealing the list of 100 Inspiring and Influential Women from around the world.

The bodies of those who die of COVID-19 are strictly managed by Nepal Army. Sapana's organization retrieves the abandoned bodies from the streets or mortuaries and arranges for them to be taken to hospital for post-mortem examinations. If the body remai...