Speak without Fear #14 Lessons for Nepal’s Politicians as Elections Approach As Nepal moves towards elections on March 5, microphones will grow louder and promises bolder. Campaign season is always energetic. It should be. Democracy thrives on debate. As much elections are about votes, they are about voice as well. Political speech is not just …
Prajesh Bikram Thapa, CEO, HIDCL I began my professional career in early 2001 AD at Himalayan Snax and Noodles, shortly after completing my graduation in Mechanical Engineering, at a time when job opportunities for fresh mechanical engineers were quite limited. Despite these constraints, I was fortunate to have early professional exposure and build my career …
Persistence, Perseverance and Patience played key role for shaping my career growth Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mahabir Pun is the Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the incumbent interim government. He is an innovator, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur, and author. Pun is well-known for his pioneering work in installing wireless technologies in Nepal’s rugged mountain villages, a contribution for which he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Born in …
Govinda Gurung is the Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd. He is a seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in the commercial banking sector, both in Nepal and internationally. He holds an MBA from Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University. His banking career started in 1996 as a Management Trainee at Himalayan …
Balaram Pathak | General Manager, Royal Tulip Kathmandu My first job was more than just employment; it was the foundation of my entire career. I still remember the nervous excitement of stepping into the hotel lobby on my very first day. The professionalism, the fast pace, and the sense of responsibility were overwhelming, but also …
Nepal’s Hospitality Through the Eyes of the Beholder Read More »
A prominent figure in both public health and medicine, Dr. Bhagawan Koirala has dedicated over three decades to building public institutions and performing as a highly respected cardiac surgeon. Dr. Koirala’s passion for institutional development and healthcare standardisation has established him as a ‘change maker’. He has reformed Nepal’s health system, notably by introducing a …
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled an accommodative monetary policy for FY 2025/26 that appears friendly to the private sector. Guided by liberal economic principles – deregulation and private sector development – the policy adopts a flexible stance toward banks in terms of operations and toward borrowers. Agriculture and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain …
Monetary Policy Focuses on Spent Forces, Ignores Pluralism Read More »
