Here are a few of my favorite Nepali brands (brands that started in Nepal that cater to the domestic or international market or both) in random order: Himalayan Java – Love the ambience, food/coffee, and service Mheecha – Love the simplistic design, look, and style. I have two Mheecha backpacks. RedMud Coffee – Love the…
Nirmal’s Blog
Information overload
With the advent of the internet, information is now at the tip of our fingers. There is (almost) no lack of information on any subject from any part of the world. With so much information on the web, it is becoming harder, challenging, and almost unmanageable to get to the right information from a credible…
Being present
Every now and then, there comes a moment that changes everything. We all have those moments. They don’t come too often and once they do, we need to really be aware and take full advantage of it. Just showing up is a step forward. Most people don’t show up-they get lazy, complacent, or not aware…
Positive vibes
Positive vibes will attract positive energy which will lead to positive results.
That seagull
Jonathan Livingston Seagull was not your regular seagull. If Jonathan was a regular seagull, I probably won’t talking about him neither would you. Jonathan Livingston Seagull loved to fly, loved it so much that he went against its own flock to reach for the sky. An outcast to its own flock, he chased his dream…
Go get it. Period.
“AI for Transforming Business” conference
The British College is organizing an international conference titled “Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Business” on November 5th at Kathmandu, Nepal. The main aim of this conference is to create a platform to bring together academics and industry experts, and allow them to share their research findings, experience, and expertise in the field of AI. Logo…
Value of time
Time is an abstract concept. We can say that our watches and phones say the same time. Our interpretation of time is more important and built around our habits, culture, environment, and so forth. In the Nepali culture, we are becoming “accustomed” to a Nepali time. Nepali time is like taking a certain time as…
Nirmal “Nims” Purja, world record holder
In just 6 months and 6 days, Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE has completed his challenge to summit Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, smashing the previous record of almost eight years and taking his place in mountaineering history. – Bremont Project Possible website.
What’s your ‘mandu?
Kathmandu is an oasis. Here, you’ll find what you are looking for. Jazzmandu. Bookmandu. Shopmandu. Cafemandu. Bikemandu. And many other ‘mandus. We have our groups and communities based on our interests, age, gender, backgrounds and so forth. It’s hard not to find what you are looking for. Reach out to the community that’s already out…
What is the default culture?
According to sociologists, culture consists of the values, beliefs, systems of language, communication, and practices that people share in common and that can be used to define them as a collective. There is a culture within families, places, companies, societies etc. Everything cannot be covered in a “culture” document or a manual. There will be…
The L!BRARY Initiative
Having attended a New York City public school, I can still vividly remember our school library. It consisted of a few hundred books but was hardly a place where most of us went to. Coming across this video on The L!BRARY Initiative, I was energized and inspired.
Best things to do in New York City
Here are a few things that I loved doing in New York City. If you’re going to be in New York, check them out: Museum & Gold Vault Tour This was one of the coolest things to experience in New York. Here’s what the tour is about: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York offers…
More local examples
To make people grasp the content and easier to understand, it’s best to use local examples, people, and context. Yes, the world is moving fast and there are plenty of examples that can be picked up and used to explain an idea or point. However, it’s best to use local examples where possible.
Chief Review Officer
Each startup or business should now have a Chief Review Officer. The Chief Review Officer will need to look after all reviews that the company gets in their websites, social media pages, and any other public platforms. The officer will need to correspond with the right person/department as needed and address the customers’ concern/queries. As…
Himalayan Java’s story
I love going to Himalayan Java. I love the store’s ambience, customer service, and obviously their coffee/food. Having visited so many of their coffee shops around Kathmandu, I was curious to learn about Himalayan Java’s story.
Not an underdog story
What’s it feel like to win your first championship? Listen to Kyle Lowry talk about his team, Toronto Raptors winning its first championship. It’s insightful, introspective and inspiring.
Google Project Oxygen findings
Google Project Oxygen is their internal mission to build better bosses. The findings showed that a high-scoring manager: 1. Is a good coach 2. Empowers team and does not micromanage 3. Creates an inclusive team environment, showing concern for success and well-being 4. Is productive and results-oriented 5. Is a good communicator – listens and…
Democratize AI with Fusemachines
Realize
You prepare. You take action. At times, the results do not come out as you hoped. Realization of what you could have done better is a very important skill. Failure is a great teacher. It teaches us so much more than winning (not to say winning is not important). When the results are not good,…