@mheecha Story by @thestorieshub The backpack market in Nepal is dominated by imported goods. Local Nepali brands are able to capture only a small percentage of the market, while the majority is covered by imported generic and branded backpacks. Our motive at Mheecha is simple. Inspired by the traditional Mheecha for its minimal, classy design, strength, and…
Category: trend
An American Idol Story
E-commerce in Nepal heats up
Sasto Deal. Daraz Nepal. UG Bazaar. Muncha. Now eSewaPasal. There’s more ecommerce companies in Nepal and I’ve only mentioned the ones that I regularly hear of. It’s exciting to witness the growth of ecommerce in Nepal in the last 5-7 years. Alibaba Group acquired the entire share capital of Daraz, the Pakistan-based e-commerce company that…
France wins the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to lift the coveted FIFA World Cup. France exuded brilliant team work, near perfect execution and solid composure to beat Croatia. Analysis of France’s dominance are abound after their victory. According to ESPN’s Stats & Information Group, with an average age of 25.4 years (weighted by…
The World Cup
I love the World Cup. I strongly believe that no other sport brings so much of the world together as the World Cup does. It was noted on FIFA’s website that “The in-home television coverage of the competition reached over 3.2 billion people around the world, or 46.4 per cent of the global population, based…
Best commercials of FIFA World Cup Russia 2018
We saw many advertisements during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018. Some of the ones that I really liked are:
Well-being teams, social media & us
Within Instagram, there is a “well-being team” that’s just focused on fighting harassment and bullying as stated by co-founder and CTO of Instagram, Mike Krieger in The Players’ Tribune interview with Harrison Barnes. According to Statista, in 2017, 81 percent of the population in the United States had a social networking profile, representing a three…
Feature Story: Picovico
I first heard of Picovico through a friend when we were having coffee. I did not rush to learn more about it then but over time it came popping up in different places I went. Then I decided to further research it and discover this cool new product. It gives me great satisfaction to say…
Kicking it with Bharat Khawas, Nepali football player
Bharat Khawas was appointed as captain of Nepal U-22 national team for the AFC U-22 Cup Group D Qualifiers which were held at Dasharath Stadium, Kathmandu from June 16-June 24. In the AFC U-22 Cup Group D Qualifiers, Bharat scored 1 goal and had 3 assists. Due to his growing popularity in football, Bharat Khawas…
When you go abroad,
It’ true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. When you don’t have something that you used to have, then you start to miss it and wish to have it again. I am writing this today so we, and even I learn to appreciate little things that we do have now. When you go abroad…
An open culture
The best ideas do not follow a hierarchy. As much as a great idea can come from the top, it can also come from the bottom. The companies that truly become better overtime are the ones that listen to their employees. Sometimes the best feedback you can get on a product or a service is…
Inflection point in Online Education
A New York Times report on August 2009 talks about a study that finds online education beats the classroom. “The study’s major significance lies in demonstrating that online learning today is not just better than nothing — it actually tends to be better than conventional instruction,” said Barbara Means, the study’s lead author and an educational…
A Twitter Conversation with Marius Arter (Founder of Arniko Skateboards)
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I opened my laptop and logged into Twitter account of Parakhi. I had been excited about this moment for a few days now. I had been promoting this event on Twitter and Facebook pages of Parakhi, personal emails to friends and phone calls to people who would be interested in…
Rebranding the concept of "Nepali time"
Last month the Prime Minister of Nepal was in New York for the UN General Assembly. In his weeklong visit he took the time to speak at the New School in Manhattan and at The Chian Federation in Queens. Both places drew a crowd and the concept of “Nepali time” seemed to get rebranded. At…
Prabal Gurung: A Cultural Icon
Prabal Gurung is a recognizable name in the fashion world. His success is even more remarkable when you consider that he is from Nepal where most people are encouraged to pursue careers in the sciences rather than the arts. I could only hope that his success gives everyone to believe in their talent and pursue…
The Nepali Dream (Published on Parakhi.com)
The Nepali Dream is a concept. America has a beloved saying called the American Dream. For most people, living the American Dream means to be financially successful and owning a home. The Nepali Dream is about the aspirations that Nepalese living outside of Nepal have. Most Nepalese living outside of Nepal want to contribute something…
Feature Story: Startups with Idea & Vision
My passion lies with startups. I love to be part of something from the beginning and help it grow. I’ve noticed that very successful startups mainly have two important attributes: a unique idea and a vision. Going forward, I will highlight a startup that is changing the business landscape with its unique business model.
There is such a thing as free lunch
The word “free” strikes a magic cord to people. When something is offered for free, people tend to pay more attention to it or gravitate towards it. In business, the “free” business model brings in traffic and customers. In the online space, businesses have to combine unique content, provide some sort of an experience and…