Navin Shakya

worklife

I think we’re rational

Give them a system that rewards effort instead of connections, and you’ll see how fast that changes.
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…
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…
When a recommendation goes wrong

Ever recommended a product, film, or restaurant you loved, only to have your friend come back disappointed—or worse, annoyed? Maybe they even said, “Why did you tell me to try that? It…
Feeling like Walter Mitty

Sometimes, in the middle of an ordinary day—while reading emails or sitting in a meeting—I find my mind drifting far away. One second I’m focused on work, the next I’m trekking through…
Frustrating flight delays

Flight delays are something we’ve all come to expect in Nepal. Whether it’s unpredictable weather, crowded skies, or poor infrastructure, delays are just part of life here. An hour or two of…
In and around Khandbari

Khandbari, the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha, is a cool mix of cultural vibes and modern touches. Tucked away in the beautiful Arun Valley, this hilly town is famous for its lush scenery,…
Nepali time

Kathmandu’s roads are full of reckless users—whether it’s pedestrians, bikers, motorists, public bus drivers, school bus drivers, or truck drivers. People of all ages—men, women, old, young, or children—seem to always be…
Mugu and energy poverty

Mugu village, nestled along the majestic Mugu River in the remote northernmost part of Mugu district at an elevation of 3,500 m, is home to over 200 households. The village, surrounded by…
Boring online session

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…