Spillover Effects Along the ABC
It was in 1996, after Jimmy Roberts first introduced a map of the trail, that trekking to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) gained popularity. The trekking route has opened up new opportunities and experiences for locals and had dynamic social and economic spillovers. SANITATION A traditional doko being used as a dustbin in a guesthouse along […]
English Premier League (EPL): Outlook and Global Presence
2017/18 marks the 26th season of the English Premier League after its formation in 1992. After numerous discussions with football authorities, players and television broadcasters, the First Division clubs resigned from the Football League in May 1992 and the Premier League was formed with the inaugural campaign starting on Saturday 15 August of that year. […]
The Business of Consulting
As our economies and industries evolve to take on expansion, challenges and market demands, there is a growing need for services that will facilitate operation in such a sophisticated and evolving environment. These services are generally provided by consultants or consulting firms—businesses where one or more experts (consultants) provide advice to an individual or organization […]
Cultivating a Growth Mindset in a Fatalistic Society
Individuals who believe that talents and abilities can be developed through effort, practice, and instruction are more successful than those who believe that talents and abilities are fixed. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck has spent several decades studying the dichotomy between individuals with a growth mindset—who see talents and abilities as malleable—and individuals with a fixed […]
Digital Detox: Exploring Mindfulness and Awareness
Gadgets have taken over our lives. E-habits have become so entrenched into our day to day lives, that people are known to face withdrawal and distress on being cut off from gadgets and internet. Personally I was keen to figure out a way to get Digitally Detoxed and spend time without gadgets. Challenging myself, I […]
Development Research in Nepal: How Do We Get it Right?
Development research in Nepal has gained tremendous popularity in the last decade; especially given the sudden increase of not-for-profit organizations working for various social causes like women empowerment or income generation for the poor. By development research here, I mean research that is undertaken for social development and betterment. While some of them have been […]
Cambodia, Nepal, Rwanda – Lost Opportunities Amidst Shared Commonalities
I have been visiting Rwanda for work on an annual basis, and we recently ventured into Cambodia as well. Having visited and worked in both these countries, I started noticing various commonalities of these countries with Nepal. While Nepal went through the Maoist insurgency; which revolutionized political ideology of masses, Rwanda suffered through mass genocide […]
A Beginners Guide for Investors in the Nepali Capital Market
My professor for Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management class in the US, once asked me in a humorous way, “Will you be managing penny stocks in your home country someday?” A few years after this, I joined Nepal’s first operational Portfolio Management Company, beed invest. I was not managing portfolios on the first day itself, […]
Why You Should Be a Chartered Accountant in a Management Consulting Firm!
In today’s world, businesses need innovative ideas to survive. The complex nature and speed of business operations, and market expansion has ensured fierce competition among businesses. In this scenario, partnering with a good management consultant can prove to be quite beneficial for strengthening structures and approaching better growth avenues. Management consulting firms have proven to […]
NEPSE Index Crosses the 1400 mark
Investors welcomed the Nepalese New Year on a strong note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index went up by 17.15 points on the first trading day of the year to close at all-time high of 1405.78 points. Since September 2015 the market has risen by almost 18% gaining over 214 points with an […]
Economy and Stock Market Moving Opposite Directions
Nepal’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by a mere 0.77% in the current FY 2015-16, the lowest in 14 years, as the economy is still struggling to recover from 2016’s devastating earthquake and economic blockade. On the other hand, Nepal’s sole secondary market Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index is breaking new records […]
Management Lessons from 2015
All Nepali’s want to forget the year 2015. The earthquake in April caused unprecedented human and economic loss, and the crisis resulting from the blockade since September has further compounded the damage. While everyone has been caught up in dealing with the after effects, with the New Year fast approaching it is now time to […]