Navin Shakya

Opinions

I think we’re rational

Give them a system that rewards effort instead of connections, and you’ll see how fast that changes.
Let’s take a deep breath

It is time to pause. To take a deep breath. And to think seriously about the future, not through anger-filled comment threads, but through informed dialogue
This one felt different

As a United fan, I’ve learned to treat hope carefully. We’ve had too many false dawns since Fergie. But let’s be honest, this one felt different. Carrick got it right. Properly right.…
When the mountain keeps its dead

High on Mount Everest, where oxygen thins and survival becomes a calculation measured in minutes, the mountain carries visible reminders of those who never returned. Over the years, some of these bodies,…
Trusted brands, broken trusts

Remember the snacks we grew up loving; cheese balls, noodles, wafers, puffs, toffees, biscuits? Just thinking about them brings back memories of school breaks, pocket-money treats, and tiffin boxes. But try those…
Yomari festival

In the chilly winter months of the Kathmandu Valley, steam rises from brass pots in traditional Newa homes, carrying the sweet aroma of molasses and rice flour. They are making Yomari (Yamari)…
Cash pain theory

Lately, my social media feeds have been full of YouTube and LinkedIn influencers insisting that we should spend in cash instead of using digital payment methods. Their argument is simple: paying with…
The ordinary days

You know, I’ve been thinking lately about how most of my days are just… normal. Truly, unremarkably normal. I wake up, put the kettle on, stare at my inbox, and send a…
Where do we stand?

Trying to make sense of Ruben Amorim’s time in charge is exhausting. One week, he looks out of his depth. The next, he’s making bold decisions that could shape the club’s future.…
Dashain vacation

Every year, a group of my friends comes up with an ambitious trekking plan for the long Dashain vacation. It’s become a bit of a tradition: mountains, trails and endless stories around…