WHY WOMEN SURGEONS FACE PAY GAPS, FEWER LEADERSHIP ROLES AND TOP PAYING SPECIALTIES DR SATYADEEP BHATTACHARYA, Senior Colorectal Surgeon, Nepal Mediciti I have had the privilege of working with exceptional women surgeons, some of whom have been my mentors, and their skills are second to none. I would trust them to operate on me […]
GAURAV AGARWAL, Managing Director, Kathmandu Marriott Hotel Fit people have always been a great source of inspiration for me. To me, fitness means having the stamina and strength to carry out daily tasks with ease and confidence. It is not only about physical ability but also about mental wellbeing. True fitness reflects balance. A person […]
Hangsam Nembang Co-Founder, Jiva Organics | Founder, JEC | Coordinator, Nepal Center for Political Leadership The media shapes public perception, and scrutiny is essential in a functioning democracy. Yet women politicians often face more intense and personal scrutiny than men. While all politicians are criticised, the type and intensity of criticism varies, reflecting gender biases […]
Anil Keshary Shah, Chairperson, Lead Nepal Inc. Tokenism occurs when inclusion is treated as a symbol rather than a substance, when individuals from marginalised groups are placed in visible positions without being given real authority, influence or decision-making power. While such gestures may create the appearance of progress, they often fail to address deeper structural […]
Birat Anupam, Author, Translator (Lhasako Khabar) Trekker We were getting married on Baisakh 17 this year. By Chaitra, we were under pressure to manage everything – from shifting to a joint house from our individual ones here in Kathmandu to arranging all the details for the big day. My fiancée, Pabitra, carried a unique worry. […]