Gen Z’s Perspectives The broadband internet penetration and affordability of smartphones have caused behavioural changes in the usage of banking services. Spending, saving and transferring money are no longer tied to physical interaction. It is becoming increasingly invisible, happening in seconds, through mobile banking apps. There has been significant growth in the adoption of mobile …
The Himalaya Futures In November 2025, a colleague from Switzerland: once my fellow doctoral research reached out to me with a concern. His father, along with other Swiss travellers, was planning a visit to Nepal and wanted to know whether the timing was suitable given the social unrest of September 2025. I reassured him that …
Rupesh Joshi is the Director of the Marketing, Sales and Ground Handling Department at Buddha Air, bringing extensive experience in aviation sales and marketing. He joined Buddha Air in 1998 after earning his MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management in Pune, India. Joshi has conceptualised and successfully implemented numerous marketing strategies that have …
What This Titan Flyer Teaches Us About Recruitment Today? At first glance, this old-style Titan recruitment flyer looks simple. It invites “Matric-pass boys” to come to the factory with their certificates and apply for a job. Whether this is an actual historical flyer or a recreation, it offers an interesting lesson on how recruitment and …
Recruitment and selection are vital functions within Human Resource Management (HRM). Although often used interchangeably, these two processes are distinct yet deeply interrelated. In modern HRM, recruitment and selection are collectively termed ‘talent acquisition’. Private organisations, in particular, aim to secure top-tier talent, recognising that an employee’s ultimate objective is to drive growth maximisation. Through …
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Sumati Shakya, Senior Director of Sales, The Soaltee Kathmandu/Autograph Collection My professional journey began in the hospitality industry, where I had the opportunity to work across various hotel departments before specialising in sales and marketing. This diverse early exposure gave me a comprehensive understanding of customer service, operations, and teamwork, a foundation that has shaped …
My Journey at The Soaltee Kathmandu Has Been Truly Fulfilling Read More »
As Chief Human Resources Officer at Ncell, Afreen Huda is shaping the future of one of Nepal’s most admired brands, Ncell, by building a workplace where people are empowered to thrive, innovate, and create meaningful impact. She is driving a people-first agenda to strengthen and establish Ncell as an agile, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace where …
Balancing Governance & Strategy, Building Human Capital at Ncell Read More »
Few corporate leaders have played as pivotal a role in shaping a nation’s digital transformation as Dr. Sunil Dutt, President, Devices & Sales, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. With more than four decades of leadership across telecommunications, consumer electronics, and digital infrastructure, he has been at the forefront of India’s mobility revolution, transforming mobile connectivity from …
Market creation begins with solving an unmet need, not with chasing competitors Read More »
Formalising and Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nepal Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are considered the backbone of the economy. In Nepal, the share of SMEs in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) accounts for 22%. MSMEs generate a significant number of jobs, production, and government revenue. However, the government has underlined that …
Nepal in 2030 As usual, with the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party government, the debate has re-emerged that Nepal must now move forward by restarting its economic transformation. Having navigated various political eras, Nepal has managed only marginal economic growth. It has utilised its resources, human capital, and potential at a slow pace without …
