Navin Shakya
Opinions
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Robust engineering
No matter how robust or advanced the structures we build are, if they encroach on a river’s natural path, they are bound to fail. Nature always reclaims its course, and ignoring this…
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Dealing with rainy days
Man, this year’s been a wet one in Nepal, and it’s really thrown a wrench into our construction schedules. All that rain makes it tough for both the crew and the machines…
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Working underground
Working inside a hydropower tunnel is always a challenging and often uncomfortable experience, but it becomes even more difficult when working with certain foreign contractors. Their disregard for health and safety protocols…
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That is not education
Basantapanchami marks the arrival of spring season and bids goodbye to freezing winter. It is also a day to worship the goddess of learning, Saraswati. Traditionally, this day is seen as the perfect…
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Street vendors
I’m not sure if this city has any formal regulations governing street vending, but it’s clear that street vendors have become an essential part of our daily life. These vendors provide quick…
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They’re heroes
How is it that films can be so simple yet so powerful? Few words exchanged and everything’s alright as if by magic. Maybe that’s why they are called heroes who can fix…
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Joy of festivals
Festivals hold a special place in our hearts and traditions. They are not just times to celebrate, but also remind us of our community and identity. We are part of our festivals,…
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No sympathy
I have no sympathy for Moyes- he was paid multi millions of pounds to do a job he didn’t earn. He is just incapable to bring real success at this level. Fergie…
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CHAMP19NS!
19. Done. I’m not too big a man to admit that I’m crying a little here… We as United fans (or at least I) celebrate this title with all due respect to…
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Kathmandu vs Nepal!
My parents just returned from a tour of the western regions of Nepal, and they were deeply shocked to see young children walking for miles along narrow, dangerous highways just to attend…