My first job with Asian Paints in October 1995, almost 28 years ago, was in Channel Sales in India. It was a different era, and many of today’s job considerations were not even in my awareness, let alone expectations. Joining the number one brand and industry leader right after graduation was a proud moment for …
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Prof. Baral named VC of TU Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, as the Chancellor of Tribhuvan University, has appointed Professor Keshar Jung Baral as the Vice Chancellor of the country’s oldest university that was established in 1959. Baral previously served as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University. Baral, who is the 20th Vice Chancellor …
Vijaya Bahadur Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. I started my first job with Surya Tobacco Co. (P) Ltd. (currently known as Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd.), after completing my chartered accountancy examination in 1988. During that time, ITC Limited used to select a team from the main company and its subsidiaries and send …
Anil Kedia, Chairman of DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School, has set a benchmark for quality education. His educational institutes have modern classroom facilities but the overall development of students is derived from the principles of the Gurukul system, based on eastern philosophy. Kedia firmly believes that spirituality balances the heart and mind which is …
Sirohiya takes charge of KMG as Managing Director Sambhav Sirohiya has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Kantipur Media Group (KMG). A meeting of the KMG board decided to appoint Sambhav, who is the elder son of incumbent Chairman and Managing Director Kailash Sirohiya, to the post. Sambhav’s active involvement in KMG spans …
Shifting from one sector to another often comes with various challenges for many professionals during their careers. Those who are successful in the traversal become leaders in their respective fields. Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Director of Samsung Nepal, is among the top Nepali professionals who have made their mark in business. Starting from Unilever Nepal as …
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In the fiscal year 2022/23, the sum of money spent for overseas education increased substantially by 48.3 percent. Nepalis remitted Rs 100.42 billion from the country to cover the educational expenses of their children. In 2022, approximately 2,000 doctors sought authorization from the Nepal Medical Council to work abroad. This marks a significant increase compared …
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As a myriad of factors deter foreign investors from engaging with Nepal, the net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country reached a nine-year low in the last fiscal year. the HRM Infraco Asia, a Singapore-based company, has divested its holdings in Gurans Energy Limited, a joint venture company based in Nepal. While divestment of …
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Promoting mental health and wellbeing involves taking proactive steps to enhance these components of one’s life. The past few months have borne witness to several heart-wrenching stories of young people giving up their lives, losing the battle to anxiety and mental stress. “They didn’t look like they were having a bad time!” is what many …
The Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industries are subject to several common errors, especially in the early stages of business development. Information Technology is one of the widest streams of interest today, with academic and business interests both at high levels in developed and developing countries. In several countries, the …
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