I began my professional career in the early 1990s. Nepal’s job market was considerably more limited than it is today, with career options concentrated in a few sectors such as tourism, hospitality, banking and trading. At that time, access to information was also limited, so finding opportunities required persistence, networking and a willingness to start…
Bawarchi restaurant, located in Babermahal Revisited, has served numerous customers every day since it opened in 1998. As an iconic establishment set up in the early days of Kathmandu’s dining scene, it played a key role in shaping the valley’s restaurant culture. Situated within ‘Babermahal Revisited’, a historic complex, it remains popular among diplomats, government…
Understanding HRIS, HRMS, and Digital Transformation in Nepal HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) is fundamentally the process of designing systems for the effective utilisation of human resources within an organisation. It integrates legal frameworks, ethical standards and performance metrics to support effective policy implementation. A well-designed HRM system facilitates workforce management and improves organisational efficiency. Moving…
THE HR PROBLEM WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT Every day, thousands of young Nepalis leave the country in search of jobs, better income and a more predictable future. The common explanation is that young people want to go abroad. That is only half the story. The bigger question is: Why are we unable to make…
NEPAL’S COMPLEX GEOPOLITICAL position demands exceptional diplomatic skill to navigate an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing global order. Rajib Upadhya’s newly published book, Giants at the Gates, offers valuable insights into the transformation of the international system, the evolving role of middle powers and the strategic priorities of rising powers such as China and India.…
At the moment, the entire world is witnessing the colossal loss of life and infrastructure in Nepal caused by a devastating transboundary flash flood. The frequency and intensity of climate- induced disasters have risen rapidly in recent years, making it clear that the climate crisis has struck the very heart of the country over the…
extreme events were framed as a grave warning to humanity. When Prime Minister Balendra Shah walked to the podium at the 81st UNGA, he opened his address by highlighting the recent climate- induced, massive devastation in Nepal. “I come before you from Nepal, a distant country in the Himalayas, carrying a close warning for humanity,”…
THE MOUNTAIN RESILIENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOUNDING NATURAL AS HIGHLIGHTED IN The HRM (Vol. 5, Issue 12, Bhadra 2083), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) represent the foundational pillar of national economic resilience and the essential driver of inclusive development. In Nepal, however, SMEs generate merely 22% of GDP, falling significantly short of the 40% average observed…
THE FUNDAMENTAL principle of the economic cycle dictates that no nation can sustain economic growth perpetually. Economic theory postulates that economies naturally expand and contract in response to prevailing favourable and unfavourable conditions. However, less- developed or developing nations frequently confront multiple crisis situations within very short timeframes. Trapped in a vicious cycle of underdevelopment…
Sameer Shrestha is Chief Marketing Offi cer (CMO) at Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd. in Nepal. At Cimex Inc., he leads brand strategy, market expansion, dealer ecosystem growth, and integrated marketing communications. As BYD is one of the world’s most innovative EV brands, his work focuses deeply…