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 …
Managing Psychosocial Risk From Hidden Costs to Risk Register On a humid Tuesday evening in Kathmandu, the executive team of a fast-growing IT services firm gathered for what was meant to be a routine quarterly review. The first slide on the screen looked reassuring: revenue was up, a new European client had come on …
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 …
Speak without Fear #13 Mastering the Space Between Words If you have ever attended a Toastmasters meeting and stayed until the evaluation session, you will recall the Ah-Counter’s report. The tally of ahs, uhms, repeated words, and awkward hesitations. Many speakers listen with a mix of curiosity and discomfort. In my early speaking days, I …
Travel For Work Perceptions Introduction: Stranded in Pokhara Not long ago, I found myself stranded in Pokhara. I was supposed to return home on the morning of the 8th November, 2025 but days passed and I remained there – held back by the Gen-Z agitation that had disrupted movement across Nepal. The city was under …
The Sunday stand-up at a Kathmandu business head-office starts on time. Brand managers tick through last week’s promotions; the supply team says the East route is clear after heavy monsoon. A junior analyst holds up the warranty claim dashboard. Data import-failure claims have climbed for three days, clustered in one region and one product line. …
East vs. West: an example of communication management Every morning across Japan, millions of people stand in parks, factories, and schools, moving in synchrony to a broadcast that has changed little since 1928. The Radio Taisò sequence – simple, rhythmic calisthenics accompanied by piano music – lasts less than four minutes. It is performed by …
Introduction: Nepal is an evolving nation in the automobile industry, where new technologies are emerging and consumer preferences are shifting. In this changing scenario, every company aspires to lead its segment in both market presence and profitability. However, financial growth is merely an outcome; it is not the foundation. The automobile distribution chain in Nepal …
We all know what it means to be friend-zoned. You like someone, you show interest, and they respond with warm smiles, kindness, and unwavering respect – but nothing more. You’re appreciated, not desired. You’re safe, not seen. It can sting, especially when you’re hoping for something deeper. But what if you’re not even in the …
Executive summary An idea to ban currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 denominations does make for big headlines, but implementation is a different story. Replacing a country’s currency is a long, costly, and risk-sensitive operation. Nepal’s central bank would have to design new notes, hire foreign printers, import millions of notes securely, and …
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