Tag: business
BFIs urged to provide Indian currency
Kathmandu, December 6, 2016:Â Nepal Rastra Bank has called on banks and financial institutions to provide Indian currency in a bid to give respite to...
Standing ovation for Obama at his last Kennedy Center Honors
Washington, December 5, 2016: The longest, loudest standing ovation of the Kennedy Center Honors gala wasn’t reserved for Al Pacino, Mavis Staples or the...
The new era of payment processing will change everything
December 5, 2016: The modern smartphone is a remarkable device. A single device that fits in your pocket can do all the tasks that...
Call for Participants: 3rd International Youth to Youth Summit 2017
Youth to Youth Initiative and GADHA Initiatives Group for Youth present the 3rd International Youth to Youth Summit that will take place in Dubai,...
Howard Schultz Stepping Down As Starbucks CEO
December 2, 2016: It's the end of (another) era.
Howard Schultz, a self-made billionaire and Starbucks' longtime chairman and CEO, announced on Thursday that he is stepping away...
The hunt for Chile’s best empanadas
A pastry filled with meat, cheese or seafood might sound simple, but Chile’s national dish takes time, cooperation and a lot of love to...
The Ratan Tata I know: inspiring a generation
In my entrepreneurial journey, Iʼve had the opportunity to meet and interact with many business leaders globally. Many of them have also become either...
U.S. shoppers spend less over holiday weekend amid discounting
Chicago, November 28, 2016:Â Early holiday promotions and a belief that deals will always be available took a toll on consumer spending over the Thanksgiving...
Govt may register amendment bill today
Kathmandu, November 28, 2016:Â Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi said the government would most likely register the constitution amendment bill in the...
Govt to accept loan for Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel
Kathmandu, November 28, 2016: Sunday’s cabinet meeting has decided to accept a loan assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to connect Naubise with Nagdhunga...
Nischal Basnet to deliver film making workshop
Nischal Basnet is all set to deliver a 6 day Filmmaking workshop this December.
The renowned movie Actor and Director is going to facilitate the workshop...
27 qualify for 2nd round of ‘National Speaking Championship-2016’
Kathmandu, November 24, 2016:Â With the aim of promoting the culture of public speaking and presentation among people, Empowerment Academy, the communication and empowerment wing...
King’s College collaborates with Yunus Centre Dhaka
Kathmandu, November 24, 2016: King’s College, a leading business school in Kathmandu under the affiliation of Westcliff University, US, has signed MoU with Yunus...
Biggest global shopping days of the year: Black Friday, Cyber Monday...
Kathmandu, November 24, 2016: As people these days are going crazy about buying goods in heavy discount, the global shopping day events are attracting...
Spice of life: Saffron harvest offers jobs, opportunity in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, November 24, 2016:Â It is early morning in a saffron field outside the western Afghan city of Herat and dozens of women are harvesting...
PM hits snag with Madhesi leaders in amendment bid
Kathmandu, November 24, 2016: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's effort to take the consent and mandate of the agitating Madhes-based parties for his  constitution...
Entries are now open for National Geographic Traveller Photo competition 2017
Entries are now open for the Naional Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2017. It is open for both professional as well as amateur photographers and...
Reconstruction of around 12,000 homes begins
Kathmandu, November 23, 2016: Out of the 432,738 beneficiary households that have received the first tranche of government’s housing grant, only 11,989 have initiated the...
‘Lion’ brings India love affair full circle for actor Dev Patel
Los Angeles, November 22, 2016:Â Growing up as the son of immigrants in London, actor Dev Patel did not feel much connection to India.
In fact,...
NRB urged to initiate foreign exchange intervention
Kathmandu, November 22, 2016:Â Private sector players have asked Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to initiate foreign exchange intervention to bring INR 500 and INR 1,000...
Child marriage rate down in south Rolpa
Rolpa, November 22, 2016:Â The rate of child marriage in south Rolpa has been found decreasing. A study report carried out recently by the Human...
Ratantrum
One of Asia’s most important firms has descended into chaos. Its patriarch, Ratan Tata, is largely to blame
November 21, 2016: When the management of...
The Asian city that never sleeps
“Pali pali†– meaning “quick, quick†– isn’t just a favourite expression in Seoul: it’s a way of life.
South Korea’s capital moves at a...
Ncell launches ‘Ek Ma Dui Offer’
Kathmandu, November 21, 2016:Â GSM operator Ncell has introduced a new scheme 'Ek Ma Dui Offer' for its voice pack users.
Issuing a press statement on...