The agricultural revolution played a crucial role in the global economic leap forward. Theodore William Schultz, an American agricultural economist and chairman of the University of Chicago Department of Economics (who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in 1979), and other economic historians have concluded that a revolution in the primary sector (agriculture) is key …
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The aroma of freshly brewed tea filled the crisp morning air as I sat with my mentor on the second day of 2025. The world seemed quiet, yet full of potential, and as we reflected on the year ahead, our conversation naturally turned to aspirations and opportunities. “When will you take a leap forward?” he …
After assuming office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to outpace global competitors in this business-critical technology. Within a week of President Trump’s announcement, the Chinese AI bot DeepSeek delivered a major surprise to …
Whenever Nepal faces a natural calamity, such as floods or landslides, borders are often closed. This, coupled with calamities in neighbouring countries that disrupt exports to Nepal, frequently underscores the critical need for self-sufficiency in the field of medicine. For years, Nepal’s pharmaceutical market has been dominated by medicines from neighbouring countries like India and …
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6 phrases leaders must avoid Imagine this: a senior leader stands before their team during a pivotal meeting. As tensions rise over an unresolved issue, the leader sighs and says, ‘let’s not fight this’. The energy in the room plummets, and a crucial opportunity for inspiration evaporates. Words, no matter how small, carry the power …
Barsha Bista is the People and Culture Manager at Logpoint Nepal, a global cybersecurity leader with a strong European heritage. She has been instrumental in shaping people strategies and cultivating organiaational excellence within the company for the past seven years. With over 12 years of experience in Tech HR, she began her professional journey at …
Across the globe, countries such as Serbia, Macedonia, Brazil, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Pakistan and others grapple with the loss of talented and skilled individuals to jobs abroad. This ‘brain drain’ – where top talent leaves their home country for better pay, education, career opportunities, quality of life, and due to political conditions – significantly …
Are they retaining students? The significant outflow of Nepali students for higher education has emerged as a critical policy challenge in recent times. Both the public and private sectors have implemented various initiatives to address this issue. Some advocate for extreme measures, such as restricting students from pursuing higher education abroad immediately after completing their …
I began my career at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as an assistant in 1986. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue higher education (Chartered Accountancy) in Chennai, India. Upon completing my studies, I returned to NRB. My tenure at the central bank spanned various departments, including the Non-Banking Supervision Department (now known as …
Nepal is a charming country, as well as an infinite potential for China and Nepal to work hand in hand in the field of cultural tourism. China and Nepal are connected by mountains and rivers and have a profound and long-standing friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 70 years ago, exchanges and cooperation in …
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