Nepal’s energy sector has achieved a significant milestone over the last decade, particularly within the hydropower industry. Tangible results have been garnered from continuous sectoral reforms, steering the country toward a stable growth trajectory. Despite the adversities of political unrest and frequent natural disasters, Nepal maintained a BB- rating in 2025 due to the progress …
Aviruchi Giri serves as the Marketing Manager at Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. From the early stages of her academic journey, she has been deeply committed to marketing and communication, pursuing A-levels with a focus on marketing, followed by both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree majoring in the field. This strong academic foundation provided her …
Kush Kumar Joshi is currently serving his third consecutive term as the President of the National Business Initiative (NBI), an organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible business practices in Nepal. Under his leadership, the NBI has been instrumental in peacebuilding efforts, election funding reforms, disaster risk reduction and management, and the advancement of modern …
Lal Bahadur Airi, General Manager, Gorkhapatra Corporation When we began our careers, journalism could hardly be considered a job. At that time, Nepali journalism had not yet taken a professional shape, and journalism in mofussil (outside capital city) was viewed more as a hobby than a profession, essentially a form of social service. My first …
Bandana Sharma Shiwakoti serves as the Head of Human Resources at Nepal Life Insurance, where she spearheads the development and execution of HR strategies designed to fuel business growth. Her leadership focuses on talent and leadership development, alongside organisational and performance management. As a staunch advocate for human capital, she empowers employees to continuously refine …
Following the Money Behind the Vote As the country moves toward the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026, the issue of transparency in campaign financing continues to haunt political parties, affecting established organisations and newcomers alike. However, no political party has dared to implement transparency despite the pressing challenges of governance, which are inextricably …
Managing Psychosocial Risk From Hidden Costs to Risk Register On a humid Tuesday evening in Kathmandu, the executive team of a fast-growing IT services firm gathered for what was meant to be a routine quarterly review. The first slide on the screen looked reassuring: revenue was up, a new European client had come on …
The country is currently grappling with the threat of cyber heists alongside the adoption of new technologies, largely due to a lack of adequate awareness regarding their secure usage. Beyond the increasing incidents of financial fraud, data theft, and system disruption (such as ransomware), there is widespread activity involving defamation, bullying, and trolling through the …
From Awareness to Culture in Workplaces Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers A 2025 JAMA report highlights a striking global trend – a surge in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among adults under 50 years. Once considered diseases of older age, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary cancers are now affecting young professionals in their most productive years. This shift is …
Speak without Fear #13 Mastering the Space Between Words If you have ever attended a Toastmasters meeting and stayed until the evaluation session, you will recall the Ah-Counter’s report. The tally of ahs, uhms, repeated words, and awkward hesitations. Many speakers listen with a mix of curiosity and discomfort. In my early speaking days, I …
