The world is currently going through a massive change because of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Everywhere we look, from news feeds to business reports, people are talking about how AI will change everything. For a developing country like Nepal, this sounds like a great promise. We hope that technology can help us skip over the difficult steps of development that other countri...

On February 28, 2026, the United States (US) and Israel attacked Iran. In a televised address, the President of the US, Donald Trump

Today is the very first International Wellness Day and Nepal is at a uniquely opportune moment to capitalize on the confluence of timing, culture and heritage. This day exists because Nepal moved it. The resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on March 10, 2026, was Nepal’s initiative from conception to adoption with 40 other countries sponsoring the ...

Introduction

Mental health is slowly being realized as a key driver of economic performance but still it is low in the priority of most developing economies such as Nepal. Mental illness has traditionally been considered merely a social or clinical problem. However, its economic impacts are widespread and have an impact on labor markets, domestic welfare and nat...

Professor Jack McCarthy at Babson College has developed a case study to look at how leaders in emerging markets manage their lives. When the case study is discussed, I love to make a class visit in person or virtually, especially to understand how young minds are processing this. It is also a great opportunity to reflect on the questions these young minds ask. The class visit...