Navin Shakya
Opinions
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Since we are confined to homes in this time, we decided to start knowledge-sharing sessions by conducting online training for the different computers programs we use in our business. We tried several platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, but none of them worked well due to the poor quality of our broadband connection. I More on this
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I was eagerly looking forward to my sister’s wedding day, filled with excitement for the celebration. But when the day finally arrived, I was overcome with an unexpected wave of emotions that I couldn’t control. It was a different and unusual feeling, one I hadn’t anticipated. Even though I didn’t see her very often before, More on this
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Mha Puja, celebrated on the fourth day of Tihar by the Newacommunity of Nepal, is a unique ritual dedicated to self-purification and renewal. It is believed to cleanse the body and spirit of negative and evil forces, preparing individuals for a prosperous and healthy future. This festival also coincides with New Year’s Day in the More on this
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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 fundamental truth leads to serious consequences. Engineering designs must be based not just on technical expertise, but also on a deep understanding of More on this
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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 to keep things moving. More on this
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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 can be beyond comprehension. Over the years, we’ve witnessed numerous tragic accidents inside these tunnels, many of them fatal, due to the lack More on this
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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 time for “Akshararambha,” a ceremony where children write their first letter, symbolizing the start of their educational journey. More on this
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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 and convenient access to a wide variety of goods and services, from fresh produce to clothing, making them a lifeline for many residents More on this
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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 things with ease, make tough decisions, and somehow, everything turns out okay in the end. But real life? It’s far more complicated. There’s More on this