From the Editor

DEFENDING DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS

After getting clearance from the Parliamentary Development and Technology Committee, the controversial Information Technology Bill is now in the House of Representatives for deliberation. It is an irony that a proposed legislation, which has provisions to curtail the fundamental rights of citizens, . . . Read more »

No Laughing Matter

THE THEORETICAL DEBATE ON DEVELOPMENT

The big political parties of Nepal are currently engaged in a serious debate on how to take the country forward on the path of prosperity. The Nepali Congress is busy preparing for the great battle . . . Read more »

Nepal Politics

THE MCC CONUNDRUM 

The internal feuds within the Nepal Communist Party show no signs of fading away. For months after the merger of then CPN-UML and UCPN (Maoist), the party had a tough time settling the portfolio . . . Read more »

Voices

Voices February 2020

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Biztoon

Biztoon February 2020

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Crossword

Crossword February 2020

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Corporate Movements

Corporate Movements February 2020

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Liquor Indicators

Liquor Indicators February 2020

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Interview

THERE IS A PROMISING FUTURE FOR ONLINE SHOPPING IN NEPAL

Daraz, the largest online shopping platform in Nepal, has been focusing a lot on improving its overall customer experience. After its acquisition by Alibaba in May 2018, Daraz has been learning and . . . Read more »

Women at Work

SEWING SUCCESS : SHARADA RIJAL

Born and brought up in the heart of Kathmandu, Teku, Rijal grew up in a joint family. Belonging to a middle-class family, she was fortunate enough to be able to get a good education; however, she was . . . Read more »

Restaurant Review

The Village Cafe : Exquisite Newari Cuisine

Located on the top floor of the X building in Pulchowk, The Village Café immediately dazzles its patrons with picturesque views of the valley. If one chooses to dine in the outdoor area, the . . . Read more »

Health

SPECIALISED ERCP : TREATMENT AT KIST MEDICAL COLLEGE AND TEACHING HOSPITAL 

ERCP is a complex procedure, which requires proper training and is followed by exposure to a high volume of cases done by the endoscopist to minimise procedure-related complications. Few endoscopists . . . Read more »

Report

THE COST OF ECTS FOR NEPAL'S TRADE

It has been a year since the ‘Transhipment Model’ was introduced for Nepal’s third country trade.  The new system was expected to streamline the procedures and reduce the costs associated with . . . Read more »

Cover Story

DIGITISING Nepali Economy 

Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL), in the month of Poush (December/January), reported that monthly transactions on its connectIPS, an electronic payment system, reached Rs 12.05 billion. The size . . . Read more »

Cover Story

Experts Views On DIGITISING Nepali Economy 

Technology is enabling an ecosystem where customers are acquired and served differently than traditional ways. While designing a digital strategy, it is important to understand how customers are acquired and how they are . . . Read more »

Corporate Focus

NEPAL BANK LIMITED : Towards Sustainability and Prosperity

The history Nepal Bank Limited, which spans over eight decades, tells a story about the rise, fall and rise again of the state-owned bank. The story is not only about revisiting the see-sawing past . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

Red Tail Studio : Telling Stories through Games 

The last few decades have seen video games globally becoming the most sought after products in interactive entertainment. With the growing video gaming culture also in Nepal, some domestic startups . . . Read more »

Life and Career

Raising The Bar

Mahesh Shrestha serves as a Managing Director of G4S Security Services Nepal (P.) Ltd. He joined the company in 2008. Due to his utmost professionalism and dedication, he received the Best CEO Award . . . Read more »

Auto Review

RENAULT TRIBER : Ultra Spacious, Ultra Desirable

If one harbours dreams of owning an SUV in Nepal, one needs to be prepared to shell out a significant amount. Renault’s Triber, the new 5-seater SUV, has officially been launched in Nepal, and is . . . Read more »

Travelogue

FINDING SERENITY IN CEYLON : Bishal Humagain's Trip to Sri Lanka

Bishal Humagain, CEO of Progressive Finance Ltd is a joyous traveller and enjoys exploring new destinations. Fond of going on long road drives during the night, he defines himself as a nocturnal . . . Read more »

Tourism

THE AIRBNB WAY : THE PROS & CONS OF ACCOMMODATION DISRUPTION

Tourist arrival in Nepal is at its peak during the months of September, October, November and December. Like other destinations, Pokhara receives a heavy influx of foreign and domestic tourists during these months. But the reservation of hotel rooms was contrary to tourist arrivals as the reservation of hotel rooms . . . Read more »

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