Western universities are finding it difficult to update their AI curricula to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, especially with the corporate sector’s demand for graduates who also possess crucial soft skills – abilities essential for adopting this transformative technology. However, the bitter truth is that in terms of educating their students in both AI …
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Nepal’s higher education sector faces a critical imbalance: while new universities proliferate, existing institutions struggle with declining student enrollment, as evidenced by available data. The government lacks a clear vision and comprehensive study on the actual number and types of universities needed in the country. This decline in domestic enrollment is exacerbated by the exodus …
‘Leaders & experts delve into effective implementation of budget to enhance credibility’ Former Finance Ministers and economists have highlighted that poor budget implementation leads to a lack of effectiveness, which then hurts the budget’s credibility. The government’s fiscal policy is seen as the most important tool for carrying out long-term plans and achieving the country’s …
Niraj Sharma, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at NMB Bank, began his HR career in 2007 at NCC Bank. He then held roles at NIC Asia and Nabil before joining NMB Bank. Throughout his career, he has guided HR through major changes, including Nepal’s historic first merger of two commercial banks (NIC and Bank of …
Deepak Thapaliya, Automotive General Manager at Laxmi Group, the authorised distributor for Hyundai and BMW in Nepal, brings over 17 years of extensive experience in automobile dealership management. Throughout his career, he has successfully implemented various sales and marketing strategies that significantly boosted brand sales volume and market share. A seasoned professional, Thapaliya has cultivated …
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Bam Bahadur Mishra | Deputy Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank After performing well in my I.Sc. Board exams in Science, I came to Kathmandu in 1993 to pursue a B.Sc. degree at Amrit Science College (ASCOL). To cover my expenses in the city, I started teaching at a boarding school in Kathmandu. An accidental banker My …
Sangita Pahadee (Aryal) is the Managing Director of Nepal Telecom, the country’s first and largest telecommunication service provider. Her journey with the organisation began on February 22, 1995, as a junior employee in the Transmission Department, making her one of the few women leaders at the helm of a major organisation. An engineer by training, …
Threat to company’s HR culture and honesty Quiet firing is a growing, subtle trend that threatens company culture. It moves away from openness, fairness and performance-based reviews. Instead, senior management often interferes, which weakens the developing HR practices in the country. Often, senior leaders or the board look for ways to cut jobs to reduce …
KATHMANDU: Nabil Bank Limited has appointed Manoj Kumar Gyawali as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision was made during the bank’s 682nd Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday morning. He has been appointed for a term of four years. Gyawali had been serving as the Acting CEO prior to his official appointment. Widely recognized …
Reforms in fiscal governance at the central stage The state treasury’s limited resources have intensified discussions regarding the urgent need for reforms in fiscal governance, particularly concerning the efficacy of public expenditure. Speaking at the Pre-Budget Discussions for Fiscal Year 2025/26, organised by the Management Association of Nepal (MAN) on May 3, Deputy Prime Minister …
