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The school is contemporising both content and delivery method of management education in its new programme.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dean of KUSOM Prof Subas KC says, “The restructured MBA programme has come as a response to intensified competition in management education and the changing character of management and management education. The course revision had become almost a compulsion because of the growing criticism these days that business schools are failing to produce effective managerial leadership and entrepreneurial action.”</div> <div> </div> <div> In its restructured form, KUSOM MBA is designed to give an educational experience that is more effective in integrating the three core aspects of management education: knowing, doing and being.</div> <div> </div> <div> The restructured MBA focuses on several things such as exercising practically relevant and theoretically sound managerial competencies required for effective performance and practicing professional, social, ethical and personal values required in exercising professionalism in management. These competenticies are said to be developed by a mix of theories, research and experimental work during the programme. </div> <div> </div> <div> A new element of the restructured programme is the dual stream of MBA and specialist MBA degrees. Some of the specialist fields identified are: MBA (Technology Management), MBA (Human Resources), MBA (Hospitality Management), MBA (Information Management) and MBA (Entrepreneurship).</div> <div> </div> <div> The total credit required for an MBA is 62 and 65 for the specialist MBA. Various courses offered such as foundation courses, core courses, integrative courses, concentration courses, elective courses and experimental projects, all have different credit loads.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Prof KC, the updating and upgrading of the programme was done after an intensive internal review and an assessment of evolving national and global trends in both business and business education.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) which is recognised as one of the best B-Schools in Nepal is taking a leap forward in higher management education by restructuring its much coveted graduate degree programme - the Masters in Business Administration (MBA).', 'sortorder' => '1513', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1651', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Debaters Take Center Stage', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> --By Aarati Raghuvanshi</div> <div> </div> <div> In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good. Produced by Today’s Youth Asia, a youth led organisation overseen by its president, Santosh Shah, the TV series is one of the very few platforms where Nepali students are encouraged to voice their opinions on a national level. Launched in July 2012 and successfully on its way to its third season, this annual debate show attracts viewers throughout the country. The show has also achieved recognition as the world’s first reality television show based on a debate theme. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Constituent Assembly formed in 2008 was dissolved in 2012 without delivering a constitution. At a time when Nepal’s political, social, and economic development is at halt, the show has become a medium to address public concerns. Megan Titley, a part of the live audience says, “It’s great to get young people, especially girls, out there thinking, analysing, and adding to the conversation about topical issues.” With thought-provoking topics such as whether Nepal should focus on Asia or the West for its economic prospects and if the Nepal government should ban the privatisation and exploitation of its natural resources, the platform gives space to Nepalese youth to discuss current affairs. </div> <div> </div> <div> The show has also been rated as one of high calibre by visiting judges from all over the world. On an episode where the motion for debate was ‘Peace is possible without justice’, one of the judges, Dr. Dee Aker from the University of San Diego in California, praised tenth grade finalist Anuska Pant saying, “I’m very impressed and am not sure if I have university students that would do half as well as you did in the topic.” As for another finalist, Urusha Silwal of grade twelve, fellow judge Dr. Lilia Velasquez from California Western School of Law said, “I wish that my law students had half the passion that you do while debating.”</div> <div> </div> <div> “After the Constituent Assembly was dissolved in May 2012, there was a dearth of public discourse for grave national issues, and my team and I thought that a debate series on a national channel, where concerned citizens can fearlessly voice their findings and opinion, would fill in the need very well,” says producer Shah. </div> <div> </div> <div> Participants are solely judged by Shah and two alternating judges. Claire Naylor, a judge for one of the episodes says, “Everyone has their own standard and way of judging, but we all look for the same things from a participant - content, clarity and confidence. Other notable aspects of the show included the fact that the production team is made entirely of people in their 20s. Show producer Mandira Raut and the entire production team are in their 20s while anchors and the research team are even younger.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters has and continues to provide young debaters a powerful platform to raise genuine concerns of common people that are often missed out in discussions in parliament. It is indeed heart-warming and inspiring to see an organisation that recognises and values the role of the youth in our society.</div> <div> <em>(Aarati Raghuvanshi is an undergraduate student at Boston College, USA. To watch the debate episodes: www.youtube.com/Top7Debaters)</em></div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good.', 'sortorder' => '1512', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1607', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Future At Hospitality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Upashana Neupane </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes. Since then, Nepal has acquired a good image in the international market for a degree in hospitality. Being a relatively easy job but with attractive pay, the appeal of the BHM programme continues to grow. Besides, Nepali students are in demand and well-placed too in the international market because of their innate sense of hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> Some of the regions where Nepali students are in demand include Arabic countries, Japan, Canada, USA and Europe. “The world of global business and international travels for health and education has kept the hospitality business thriving,” says Principal of International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Samjhana Basnet. “This sector thus never goes out of business,” she says. </div> <div> </div> <div> A charming attitude, welcoming gait and loyalty are some of the traits of Nepali students that contribute to their positive image in the international market. Besides, the growth of the hospitality sector here too has kept the popularity of this career line intact. </div> <div> </div> <div> Most Nepali BHM colleges offer foreign internships to their students. As most hotels in Nepal have not collaborated with Nepali colleges, the colleges are obliged to send their students abroad. Besides, Nepali hotels charge for internships while foreign internships offer to pay. Students, anyway, are attracted to a foreign certificate and placement as compared to getting placements in Nepal. The international exposure gained definitely helps to market students better in the hospitality industry here. </div> <div> </div> <div> The hospitality industry in Nepal traces its origin to the times of the Rana rulers who brought cooks and waiters from India to serve guests in their palaces. Workers in the palace picked up their culinary skills, which passed on among people, gradually spreading enough for entrepreneurs to establish their own hotels after the advent of democracy. With Nepal’s leap into tourism development, the hospitality business took upon industrial speed.</div> <div> </div> <div> Realising the scarcity of skilled manpower in the growing industry, the government with the help of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) established an institute called the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC) in 1972. Later in 1999 when Tribhuwan University included hotel management course under the faculty of management, the HMTTC got converted into a college named Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) - the only public college to run a BHM course. While NATHAM was the first institute to run the BHM course in Nepal, Pokhara University (PU) got its permission to run a BHM programme a little earlier. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lately, BHM studies is a popular choice among students in Nepal. Besides TU and PU, Purwanchal University and Kathmandu University are offering BHM programmes as well and so are various colleges with foreign affiliation. There are currently more than two dozen colleges in Nepal offering BHM courses with total fees ranging from three to five hundred thousand rupees.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-12', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes.', 'sortorder' => '1468', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1516', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'E-clubs For Change', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> </p> <div> <div> <strong>--By Shruti Sonthalia</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Access to computers and the internet has become a basic need for education in our society. Considering this fact, the Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement. Rotary International’s programs and opportunities lead to youth’s engagement on a large scale which lets young people interact and discover their interests in and potential for becoming responsible and engaged citizens. The following are its various groups that are committed to such activity. </div> <div> </div> <div> INTERACT is a service organization sponsored by Rotary clubs around Nepal for youth of 12 to 18 years. Fifty-five clubs with over 200 members are involved and each year the clubs complete at least two community service projects. Members learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity through demonstrating help and respect for others. They also understand the value of individual r e s p o n s i b i l i t y and hard work in advancing international understanding and goodwill. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARACT, another group designed for adults aged 18 years to 30 years is another organization that initiates efforts at the local level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs. The 86 Rotaract clubs in Nepal keep its members’ days filled with reality, awareness and experience. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) is a group of non-rotarians who work for their communities with the guidance and support of Rotary Clubs. RCC’s projects address issues such as health, literacy, safety, employment and the environment, encouraging a sense of service in non-rotarians so they can contribute with their share to society. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE offers students aged 15 years to 19 years the chance to travel abroad for cultural exchange lasting one week to a full academic year. One can be an ambassador, teaching people about one’s own country, culture and ideas. This brings the world closer and one makes some good friends in the process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA) are seminars sponsored by clubs and districts to recognize leadership abilities in young adults and adults aged 14 years to 30 years. </div> <div> </div> <div> The concept of e-clubs was introduced to meet the needs of these activities efficiently. The e-clubs are more flexible and accessible as they conduct weekly meetings on the club’s website. Rather than being physically present at an appointed day and time, members may attend meetings at any time and any day of the week. The objective of service as a basis of worthy enterprise is met well through e-clubs letting each participant make a difference in their own way.</div> </div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-29', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement.', 'sortorder' => '1377', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1428', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Experiential Learning At Toastmasters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Ashok Poudel</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> E very individual wants to be smart, confident, a good speaker and a better leader. We manage to get into a profession through our educational accomplishments, but we may lack certain speaking, leading and communicating skills that may have been overlooked by the education system. However, there are certain organisations and clubs established to nurture them, among which Toastmaster International is one. </div> <div> </div> <div> Toastmaster was established in 1924 with the mission to provide a mutually supporting and positive learning environment. Every member at Toastmaster has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which helps to foster self-confidence and personal growth. It has now been an international organisation with nearly three hundred thousand members. Around four million people have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters till the date from its establishment. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Nepal, four Toastmaster clubs are in operation as sub-divisions of Toastmaster International. They are Himalaya Toastmasters, Kathmandu Toastmasters, Everest Toastmasters and Sangrila Toastmasters, which opened recently. Many people have been thankful to the organisation as the skills they have learned from it have helped them stand out. </div> <div> </div> <div> There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback. This process is a key part of the program’s success. The participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. Members learn communication skills by working on the competent communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Members also learn leadership skills by taking on various roles and working on the competent leadership manual. This learn-by-doing approach does not lecture members about leadership skills, but gives them a share of responsibilities they have to carry out. </div> <div> </div> <div> President of Himalaya Toasmasters club (HMC), Nisi Khetan believes that Toastmasters boosts self-confidence encourages one to be a leader and an effective communicator. Bipul Raj, a member from the Himalaya Toastmasters Club shares his experience with great pleasure and satisfaction that Toastmasters have helped boosts his confidence over communication and leadership skills.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-15', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback.', 'sortorder' => '1290', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1353', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Saipal Academy International Degree In A Friendly Environment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /> </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;">Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality. </span></p> <p> Affiliated to the Higher Secondary Education Board, Saipal also offers Cambridge GCE A Level programme. “Students who have graduated from our college have been admitted to top universities around the world,” says Principal Gopal Sharma. </p> <p> The college, established in 2002, has been in growth and expansion mode. Initially, the college, located in Dhumbarahi, was launched with A-level programme. It started +2 programme last year. “We are also planning to introduce BBA programme in the days to come,” informed Sharma. </p> <p> He says, “The market is highly competitive with every institution aiming for high quality education.” While mentioning the major challenges in order to run a school, Sharma said that there is a very limited quality human resource in the country and there is lack of proper planning and vision. The college has proved that it can produce world class students by producing world topper in CIE examination. </p> <p> The college has shown best performance in SLC results throughout these years. </p> <p> <img alt="Saipal Academy Students" height="220" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4FW0Pxshsyc/Uduj1qAeN-I/AAAAAAAAA_M/jbeBrcTAJOY/s472/saipal1.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px;" width="300" /></p> <p> The college is now offering courses in Humanities, Science and Management faculty. Sharma shares, “We have been getting a very good response from students and guardian till date. They have been truly supportive in what we do. They are the reason for our existence. In fact, they can be considered as our strength.” </p> <p> Both written and visual form of communication have been used here as teaching methodology whereas ICT is the key point. Sharma says, “We encourage our student to ask question and participate, because effective communication can only lead to proper and effective learning process.” He adds, “Considering the quality, the cost here is quite reasonable. It’s our students who benefit by considering us, not we.” </p> <p> The college has been imparting education to prepare student to face challenges for tomorrow. The college has been guiding, mentoring and motivating young people to make them able to be not only successful but also qualified products. </p> <p> The number of students get enrolled in Science faculty is 40 in average whereas 120 students get admitted every year in management faculty. </p> <p> Sharma further adds, “Students not only study but also work as a foreign study counselor for Saipal Academy. The college arranges different foreign study counseling session periodically. The college has strategy to counsel students rather than plunging them to further frustration. The college administration believes in counseling students when they do something wrong.” </p> <p> The college also provides services such as student’s career guidance since 2002 AD and also offers a personality development course in order to facilitate the student’s career. The personality development course, which is a non- credit course, includes presentation skills enhancement, leadership training, team spirit building and public speaking. </p> <p> Similarly, with an aim to develop the inner qualities of the students, four clubs have been established at Saipal. “These clubs run autonomously through the guidance of the college administration. The club’s leaders are elected through a democratic voting practice among the students. These clubs organize various events to foster team spirit and harmony among the students as a part of extracurricular activities,” says Sharma. The clubs are Take a Step Foundation, Roots and Shoots, Indigenous Rhythms and Real Dreams.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="20" width="99%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2> <span style="font-size:14px;">Guiding principles </span></h2> <p> • We believe in lifelong learning process. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual is unique and has different style of learning. </p> <p> • We believe in honesty at work. </p> <p> • We believe in respect for self and others. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual must care for resources. </p> <p> • We believe in constructive competition among each individual and cooperation with others that benefits all </p> <p> • We believe that one should always instill questioning spirit.</p> <div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-08', 'modified' => '2013-07-08', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality.', 'sortorder' => '1215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1218', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'How To Cope With Chronic Complainers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_nFVO9_rctQ/UdE5spzGu4I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Y1H_MpZpWn8/h120/how.bmp" width="168" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>By Sue Shellenbarger </strong></p> <p> There is a whole lot of complaining going on in many workplaces. All the griping has far-reaching effects on both individual and group performance. Work teams whose communication is marked by distrust, negativity and cynicism tend to turn in lower profits and get poor performance ratings from bosses, co-workers and customers, according to studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Universade Catolica de Brasilia.</p> <p> Upbeat teams with members who encourage and express appreciation for each other not only reap more profits and higher customer-satisfaction ratings, but they give each other more chances to be creative and take constructive action, the research shows. That doesn’t mean the top teams are all sweetness and light, but they keep positive-to-negative interactions at a ratio of 3-to-1 or higher, the research shows.</p> <p> To cope with chronic complainers, it helps to understand their motives, says Will Bowen, an author and speaker on the topic. Some are trying to duck responsibility for screwing up, so they blame somebody else. In these cases, he suggests turning the focus back on the complainer, asking what they plan to do differently the next time.</p> <p> Others try to make themselves look good by putting colleagues down, Mr. Bowen says. If a colleague calls another co-worker lazy, he says, compliment them on the opposite attribute (if you can do so truthfully), by saying, “One of the things I’ve always appreciated about you is how hard you work,” says Mr. Bowen, author of “A Complaint-Free World.” <br /> A particularly damaging complainer is one who wants to gain power, and who “complains as a way of getting people on their side,” Mr. Bowen says. Attracting colleagues to a gripe fest can expand the power-seeker’s influence, not only over peers but over bosses who are the targets. In such cases, Mr. Bowen suggests urging the complainer to take their beef directly to the person they’re attacking, saying, “It sounds like you two have something to talk about.”</p> <p> Some bosses simply refuse to tolerate complainers. Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of “Three Simple Steps,” a book about the mental skills needed to succeed, says if any employee in any of the four companies he founded refused to help find solutions for their gripes, “they no longer had a place in my company.” He recommends avoiding co-workers’ gripe fests and, if possible, distancing yourself from complainers by taking a break away from the office, or by consciously focusing on positive images or places. <br /> <strong>- (The Wall Street Journal)</strong><br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1080', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1217', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Ceiling On School Ad Expense Flayed', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Stakeholders have demanded that the government scrap rules that limit the amount of money a school can spend on advertising. Speaking at an interaction titled ‘Advertisement in Education Sector: Importance and Impact’, school owners, advertising agency operators and experts said that the rule was not acceptable. </p> <p> The government has fixed a ceiling of Rs 500,000 on publicity for schools in Kathmandu and even lower for those outside Kathmandu. Bhojraj Aryal, chairman of Infinity Media presented a paper in the programme and he said that such provisions were against the norms of a liberal society and economy. He said, “It will create problems for media, advertising agencies and advertisements creators.” </p> <p> Dr Pradip Bhattarai, a media professional, said such a ban benefits established schools and penalises new ones. Ramesh Kr Silwal, Chief Executive of the Golden Gate College and Vice-Chairman of Higher Secondary School Association of Nepal (HISSAN), said, “The government should allow colleges to spend a certain portion of their income on advertisement.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1079', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1216', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Different Styles And Aproaches Of Learning', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YMOYrkbDIPA/UdE5Ec_sZYE/AAAAAAAAAUE/kF-NxmCw75U/s144-c/July1201305.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> I trained as an art teacher in the UK and taught there briefly before moving to New York.</p> <p> I quickly discovered that the arts are considered luxury extras in many US schools. The goal of most urban charter schools is to provide a long day of instruction in math, English, science and social studies, so they can get their students through exams essential to college acceptance: the American educational gold standard. <br /> It’s taken me five years to find a school which truly values the arts and which infuses them into the rest of the curriculum to encourage the kind of deep noticing and practical problem solving children need to become flexible and creative thinkers. My school’s partner, The Lincoln Center Institute, sent us a wonderful dance teacher who introduced our math students to Flamenco, teaching them to use their own bodies to map the formal patterns of the dance and connect the patterns to the idea of constants and variables in algebra.</p> <p> So this is my lesson from teaching abroad – the importance of the arts in schools, but I would want to apply it to the rest of America, which badly needs it. Also, British art teachers please note: never asks a class of American adolescents to take out their rubbers - that won’t go so well.</p> <p> <strong>- (Based on talk with Amanda Barragry, art teacher, New York, USA, by Emma Dury: The Guardian)</strong><br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1078', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1215', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'SLC Results Decline Due To Politics: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) on Tuesday published the results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams held from March 14-22 this year. According to the OCE, of the 547,165 students who appeared in this year's SLC exam, only 42.75 percent passed. This is the fifth year in row that this rate has came down. <br /> The Corporate talked to education experts and officials concerned about the reason behind the decline in the pass percentage.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Tcptw13v-4/UdE3YKNYfFE/AAAAAAAAATI/GZ0oXm5qlOs/s144-c/July1201302.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Som Lal Subedi <br /> Secretary, the Ministry of Education (MoE) </strong></p> <p> A host of factors have contributed to the decline in pass percentage. First of all, we introduced some changes to the exam system this year. We directed teachers grading the papers to be stricter. Secondly, the political situation of the country has also had an effect. However, we are planning to form a committee to find out the main reasons. We are also trying to increase budget for education. Educational institutions have been heavily politicised. Political parties are also responsible for the situation.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CSMUMZArMm4/UdE3g3B09PE/AAAAAAAAATU/8rD0k-4aPow/s144-c/July1201303.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Prof Dr Bidya Nath Koirala <br /> Education expert </strong></p> <p> Well, I believe that the parents and the students are responsible for the results. Students these days do not have a habit of studying regularly. Similarly, parents create panic among their children rather than encouraging them to study. The priority should have been on harnessing individual talent. Political situation of the country has also definitely had an effect.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-woHs83kmAAk/UdE3kAL70lE/AAAAAAAAATg/WsViEK_xzvc/s144-c/July1201304.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Lawa Dev Awasthi <br /> Director General <br /> Department of Education </strong></p> <p> All stakeholders -- teachers, students, guardians, schools and the government are responsible for such a poor result. I think that there are faults in the classroom itself. It is necessary to improve the entire system from the very basic level. Reforms are necessary. Unaccountability on the part of teachers should be taken seriously. DoE will adopt measures to improve the results next year.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1077', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1161', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'CNI Demands Plan For Per Capita Income Of USD 3000', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent<br /> </strong><br /> <br /> Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded with the government to bring out plan to increase Per Capita Income of Nepalis to USD 3000 within 10 years. Hari Bhakta Sharama, vice-chairman of CNI has stated that for this purpose, private sector is ready to cooperate with government. He also suggested joint efforts of the government and private sector in the development and growth of agriculture, tourism and cottage industries. CNI has also asked the government for increasing the level o income that is income tax exempted. It has requested the government to make tax exempt an income upto Rs 400,000 for individuals and Rs 500,000 for families. At present these numbers are Rs 160,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively. <br /> <br /> The businessmen have also asked for custom duty revision, VAT reform, financial sector and capital market development. <br /> Responding to the concerns and suggestions of the businessmen, Finance Minister Shankar Prasad Koirala said the government would not make any change in VAT and income tax threshold in the coming budget.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1023', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1160', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Nepse Freefall From 495 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By Rashesh Vaidya</strong><br /> <br /> Nepse dropped by 6.43 points during previous week. It had closed 494.98 on Sunday, 16th June (the first trading day of the week) and reached 488.55 at the close of Thursday, 21th June (the last trading day of the week). The market floor was open for five days. <br /> <br /> In the week, the banking sub-index dropped the highest by 8.92 points closing at 480.60 points. Similarly, the hotel sub-index dropped by 2.83 points. The banking sub-index came down due to fall in the share price of most of the commercial banks. The share price of Himalayan Bank Ltd dropped the highest by Rs 24 per share during the week closing at Rs 676. Similarly, insurance sub-index also declined by 4.91 points. Decline in the share prices of four insurance companies (out of nine traded) during a week made the sub-index fall down to 880.42 points from 885.33 points. At the same time, drop in the ‘others’ sector sub-index continued in the week. Manufacturing and processing sub-index and hydro-power sub-index increased by 0.68 points and 1.99 points respectively. There was no change in trading sub-indices during the week. <br /> <br /> Shares of 120 companies were traded at Nepse during the week through 5,077 transactions amounting to Rs 392,787,000. The total number of scrips traded was 1,587,650 which is 407127 scrips more than that of earlier week. Everest Bank topped the list in terms of transaction amount (Rs 103,021,000). Nabil Balanced Fund topped in number of scrips traded during the week. Altogether 379,201scrips of the fund were traded during the week. Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd was at the top on the basis of the number of transactions (638). During a week, a total of 561,600 scrips of bonus shares of Prime Life Insurance Company were listed at Nepse.<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Nepse on Sunday<br /> </strong><br /> Nepse Index dropped by 0.92 points today (June 23) from Thursday (June 30) close. The index closed at 487.53 points. Only trading sub-index & finance sub-index increased by 3.28 points & 0.21 points resepctively. There was no change on manufacturing & processing sub-index. Sensitive Index also dropped by 0.10 points clising at 121.30 points. The total of 566,766 shares were traded during a day.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1022', 'image' => '1372259547.jpg', 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1158', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Criteria Of Evaluation On A Total Of 100 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <br /> (A) <strong>Size and Infrastructure of the School: </strong>10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Size of the School: </strong>owned & large (5); owned & average (4); owned and small (3); rented and large (3); rented and average (2); rented and small (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Infra-structure of the school: </strong>Above 6 labs/ workshops (5); 4 to 5 labs (4); 2 to 3 labs (3); 1 lab (2); any other practical workshop (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (B) <strong>Batch Sizes in HS classes and Teachers’ numbers and background: </strong>05+ 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Batch Sizes: </strong>multiple subjects and above 3000 students (5); multiple and above 1500 (4); multiple and above 800 (3); above 500 (2); others (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Teachers’ Numbers: </strong>above 300 (5); above 200 (4); above 100 (3); above 50 (2); below 50 (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (C) <strong>HS Academic Results of two years: </strong>20 points: average marks of the school in a year pro-rated on 10 points for each year (2068 and 2069). <br /> <br /> <br /> (D) <strong>Co-curricular Activities and Sports: </strong>10: <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Co-curricular activities: </strong>Multiple>4-5 activities with external experts/ support (5); multiple>4 activities (4); some>3 regular activities (3); few activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Sports: </strong>Multiple Sports>5 with awards (5); Multiple Sports>4 (4); Some Sports>2-3 (3); Basic Sports (2). <br /> (E) <strong>Awards won: </strong>05 points (P) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Multiple awards, </strong>multiple areas, national & international also (5); Multiple awards, multiple areas, local to national (4); Some awards, some areas, local largely (3); Few awards in few areas (2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (F) <strong>Social Work + Special Support to weak students: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Social Work: </strong>multiple types>5 with impact/scholarship (5); multiple types>4 (4); multiple types>2 (3); a few social activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Support to Weak Students: </strong>High & Varied Ways (5); High & Some Ways (4); Some Support (3); Limited Support (2); Rarely (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (G) <strong>Teaching Tools + Library Resources: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Teaching Tools: </strong>Modern & Online Tools adequately used (5); Modern & Online Tools just started/less (4); Modern tools introduced (3); Traditional tools (2); Hardly any (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Library Resources: </strong>Large and diverse with online resources (5); Good and diverse library (4); Reasonable library resources (3); Basic Library (2) <br /> <br /> <br /> (H) <strong>Engineering/Medical admission preparations + Engineering/Medical/ Management Admission Results: </strong>02+08: 10 <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Preparations through School: </strong>Yes, Good (2); Yes, Basic (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Admissions (2011/2068): </strong>Very Good in figures (4); Good (3); Average in figures (2) <br /> (iii) <strong>Admissions (2012/2068): </strong>Same as above. <br /> <br /> <br /> (I) <strong>Collaborations (external) + Integrating Parents in education: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Collaborations: </strong>Many International and National (5); Some International & National (4); Some National and Local (3); Some Local only (2) <br /> (ii) Integrating Parents: Institutionalized and regular (5); Reasonably good (4); At times as necessary (3); Once or twice in a year (2); Reports only (1) <br /> <br /> <strong>(J) Any other major achievements: 05 points </strong><br /> Score dependent on anything major and different from what all noted above. Excellent (5); Good (4); Fair (3); Rare(2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TOTAL: 100 points. </strong><br /> <br /> Rating and ranking was done on the basis of the above parameters based on voluntary disclosures and written reports on each of these criteria from the HS Schools and also on the basis of the published HS Board results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1020', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1157', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Overall Second Runner-Up', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>A College should Guide their Students Towards a Secured Future<br /> <br /> </strong><br /> <strong>Kathmandu Model College (KMC)<br /> </strong><br /> K athmandu Model College (KMC) is located in the heart of the city in Bagbazaar. Its students have achieved excellent academic results in the Humanities, Science, and Management streams alike. Established in 2000, KMC also offers Bachelor’s level programmes such as BBA, BBS and BA in addition to +2 (in Science, Commerce and Humanities). The college launched its MA in English five years after its establishment. The college says it chose its name to befit its objective – to create a new model in the academic sector. <br /> <br /> KMC has successfully organised various interaction programmes with national and international scholars, who have delivered lectures to students and the staff. The college invites and welcomes students who have completed their +2 to join its Bachelor level programmes in Humanities and Social Science (BA), Business Studies (BBS) and Business Administration (BBA) and those who have completed Bachelors in English to join its master level programmes in Humanities. KMC values hard work, discipline and above all, academic excellence. Around 98 teachers work at the college.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="150" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/muktiram.jpg" vspace="10" width="150" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Muktiram Aryal <br /> Chief Co-Ordinator, KMC<br /> </strong><br /> <strong><br /> KMC has been ranked one of the best colleges in Nepal. How do you feel? </strong><br /> <br /> I am really happy. I really appreciate the initiative taken by New Business Age Pvt Ltd. We are thankful to the organisers. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> What are three things that make your college stand out from the rest? </strong><br /> <br /> We encourage our students to be self-motivated. We have a disciplined environment. Our teachers provide good counseling to our students. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>What do you will be the impact of ranking programemes such as this on the education sector? </strong><br /> <br /> It will have a very good impact in the education sector. First of all, it is a very new concept. It will encourage colleges to improve their infrastructure and academic quality. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Would you like to give some suggestions to improve plus-two colleges in the country? </strong><br /> <br /> Every college has to remember that the youth are the future leaders of our country. We must encourage them to be disciplined. A college should guide their students towards a secured future. Career counseling is also essential for students. It will be better if the colleges start career counseling services.<br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '2013-06-26', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1019', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1154', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Sponsors’ Feedback (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>Abheek Jyoti <br /> Chairperson <br /> Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd </strong><br /> <br /> <br /> I appreciate the novel concept. The process of rating and ranking was carried out taking into account the physical infrastructure, quality of education and teaching methodology of colleges. I believe that such events will help improve the condition of colleges in future. I hope that in the future not only colleges but universities also take part in the event.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="206" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/tanka.jpg" vspace="10" width="170" /><br /> <strong>Tanka Lal Shrestha <br /> Co-ordinator <br /> Prime Chartered Academy Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> The event was a good initiative on the part of New Business Age. I believe that it will have a positive impact on the growth of the educational institutions. The noticeable thing was that various parameters were taken into account while ranking the colleges. The method used was scientific. I believe that the top colleges will continue to maintain their high standards. Others should improve their education system to improve their ranking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="cia" border="1" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/CIA.jpg" vspace="10" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Balchandra Prabaha <br /> Chairperson <br /> CIA Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> I found that this rating and ranking of the higher secondary schools has given a platform to higher secondary schools and colleges to showcase what they have to offer to students. I believe that this will leave a positive impact on Nepal’s education system. 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The school is contemporising both content and delivery method of management education in its new programme.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dean of KUSOM Prof Subas KC says, “The restructured MBA programme has come as a response to intensified competition in management education and the changing character of management and management education. The course revision had become almost a compulsion because of the growing criticism these days that business schools are failing to produce effective managerial leadership and entrepreneurial action.”</div> <div> </div> <div> In its restructured form, KUSOM MBA is designed to give an educational experience that is more effective in integrating the three core aspects of management education: knowing, doing and being.</div> <div> </div> <div> The restructured MBA focuses on several things such as exercising practically relevant and theoretically sound managerial competencies required for effective performance and practicing professional, social, ethical and personal values required in exercising professionalism in management. These competenticies are said to be developed by a mix of theories, research and experimental work during the programme. </div> <div> </div> <div> A new element of the restructured programme is the dual stream of MBA and specialist MBA degrees. Some of the specialist fields identified are: MBA (Technology Management), MBA (Human Resources), MBA (Hospitality Management), MBA (Information Management) and MBA (Entrepreneurship).</div> <div> </div> <div> The total credit required for an MBA is 62 and 65 for the specialist MBA. Various courses offered such as foundation courses, core courses, integrative courses, concentration courses, elective courses and experimental projects, all have different credit loads.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Prof KC, the updating and upgrading of the programme was done after an intensive internal review and an assessment of evolving national and global trends in both business and business education.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) which is recognised as one of the best B-Schools in Nepal is taking a leap forward in higher management education by restructuring its much coveted graduate degree programme - the Masters in Business Administration (MBA).', 'sortorder' => '1513', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1651', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Debaters Take Center Stage', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> --By Aarati Raghuvanshi</div> <div> </div> <div> In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good. Produced by Today’s Youth Asia, a youth led organisation overseen by its president, Santosh Shah, the TV series is one of the very few platforms where Nepali students are encouraged to voice their opinions on a national level. Launched in July 2012 and successfully on its way to its third season, this annual debate show attracts viewers throughout the country. The show has also achieved recognition as the world’s first reality television show based on a debate theme. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Constituent Assembly formed in 2008 was dissolved in 2012 without delivering a constitution. At a time when Nepal’s political, social, and economic development is at halt, the show has become a medium to address public concerns. Megan Titley, a part of the live audience says, “It’s great to get young people, especially girls, out there thinking, analysing, and adding to the conversation about topical issues.” With thought-provoking topics such as whether Nepal should focus on Asia or the West for its economic prospects and if the Nepal government should ban the privatisation and exploitation of its natural resources, the platform gives space to Nepalese youth to discuss current affairs. </div> <div> </div> <div> The show has also been rated as one of high calibre by visiting judges from all over the world. On an episode where the motion for debate was ‘Peace is possible without justice’, one of the judges, Dr. Dee Aker from the University of San Diego in California, praised tenth grade finalist Anuska Pant saying, “I’m very impressed and am not sure if I have university students that would do half as well as you did in the topic.” As for another finalist, Urusha Silwal of grade twelve, fellow judge Dr. Lilia Velasquez from California Western School of Law said, “I wish that my law students had half the passion that you do while debating.”</div> <div> </div> <div> “After the Constituent Assembly was dissolved in May 2012, there was a dearth of public discourse for grave national issues, and my team and I thought that a debate series on a national channel, where concerned citizens can fearlessly voice their findings and opinion, would fill in the need very well,” says producer Shah. </div> <div> </div> <div> Participants are solely judged by Shah and two alternating judges. Claire Naylor, a judge for one of the episodes says, “Everyone has their own standard and way of judging, but we all look for the same things from a participant - content, clarity and confidence. Other notable aspects of the show included the fact that the production team is made entirely of people in their 20s. Show producer Mandira Raut and the entire production team are in their 20s while anchors and the research team are even younger.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters has and continues to provide young debaters a powerful platform to raise genuine concerns of common people that are often missed out in discussions in parliament. It is indeed heart-warming and inspiring to see an organisation that recognises and values the role of the youth in our society.</div> <div> <em>(Aarati Raghuvanshi is an undergraduate student at Boston College, USA. To watch the debate episodes: www.youtube.com/Top7Debaters)</em></div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good.', 'sortorder' => '1512', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1607', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Future At Hospitality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Upashana Neupane </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes. Since then, Nepal has acquired a good image in the international market for a degree in hospitality. Being a relatively easy job but with attractive pay, the appeal of the BHM programme continues to grow. Besides, Nepali students are in demand and well-placed too in the international market because of their innate sense of hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> Some of the regions where Nepali students are in demand include Arabic countries, Japan, Canada, USA and Europe. “The world of global business and international travels for health and education has kept the hospitality business thriving,” says Principal of International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Samjhana Basnet. “This sector thus never goes out of business,” she says. </div> <div> </div> <div> A charming attitude, welcoming gait and loyalty are some of the traits of Nepali students that contribute to their positive image in the international market. Besides, the growth of the hospitality sector here too has kept the popularity of this career line intact. </div> <div> </div> <div> Most Nepali BHM colleges offer foreign internships to their students. As most hotels in Nepal have not collaborated with Nepali colleges, the colleges are obliged to send their students abroad. Besides, Nepali hotels charge for internships while foreign internships offer to pay. Students, anyway, are attracted to a foreign certificate and placement as compared to getting placements in Nepal. The international exposure gained definitely helps to market students better in the hospitality industry here. </div> <div> </div> <div> The hospitality industry in Nepal traces its origin to the times of the Rana rulers who brought cooks and waiters from India to serve guests in their palaces. Workers in the palace picked up their culinary skills, which passed on among people, gradually spreading enough for entrepreneurs to establish their own hotels after the advent of democracy. With Nepal’s leap into tourism development, the hospitality business took upon industrial speed.</div> <div> </div> <div> Realising the scarcity of skilled manpower in the growing industry, the government with the help of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) established an institute called the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC) in 1972. Later in 1999 when Tribhuwan University included hotel management course under the faculty of management, the HMTTC got converted into a college named Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) - the only public college to run a BHM course. While NATHAM was the first institute to run the BHM course in Nepal, Pokhara University (PU) got its permission to run a BHM programme a little earlier. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lately, BHM studies is a popular choice among students in Nepal. Besides TU and PU, Purwanchal University and Kathmandu University are offering BHM programmes as well and so are various colleges with foreign affiliation. There are currently more than two dozen colleges in Nepal offering BHM courses with total fees ranging from three to five hundred thousand rupees.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-12', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes.', 'sortorder' => '1468', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1516', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'E-clubs For Change', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> </p> <div> <div> <strong>--By Shruti Sonthalia</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Access to computers and the internet has become a basic need for education in our society. Considering this fact, the Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement. Rotary International’s programs and opportunities lead to youth’s engagement on a large scale which lets young people interact and discover their interests in and potential for becoming responsible and engaged citizens. The following are its various groups that are committed to such activity. </div> <div> </div> <div> INTERACT is a service organization sponsored by Rotary clubs around Nepal for youth of 12 to 18 years. Fifty-five clubs with over 200 members are involved and each year the clubs complete at least two community service projects. Members learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity through demonstrating help and respect for others. They also understand the value of individual r e s p o n s i b i l i t y and hard work in advancing international understanding and goodwill. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARACT, another group designed for adults aged 18 years to 30 years is another organization that initiates efforts at the local level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs. The 86 Rotaract clubs in Nepal keep its members’ days filled with reality, awareness and experience. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) is a group of non-rotarians who work for their communities with the guidance and support of Rotary Clubs. RCC’s projects address issues such as health, literacy, safety, employment and the environment, encouraging a sense of service in non-rotarians so they can contribute with their share to society. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE offers students aged 15 years to 19 years the chance to travel abroad for cultural exchange lasting one week to a full academic year. One can be an ambassador, teaching people about one’s own country, culture and ideas. This brings the world closer and one makes some good friends in the process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA) are seminars sponsored by clubs and districts to recognize leadership abilities in young adults and adults aged 14 years to 30 years. </div> <div> </div> <div> The concept of e-clubs was introduced to meet the needs of these activities efficiently. The e-clubs are more flexible and accessible as they conduct weekly meetings on the club’s website. Rather than being physically present at an appointed day and time, members may attend meetings at any time and any day of the week. The objective of service as a basis of worthy enterprise is met well through e-clubs letting each participant make a difference in their own way.</div> </div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-29', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement.', 'sortorder' => '1377', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1428', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Experiential Learning At Toastmasters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Ashok Poudel</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> E very individual wants to be smart, confident, a good speaker and a better leader. We manage to get into a profession through our educational accomplishments, but we may lack certain speaking, leading and communicating skills that may have been overlooked by the education system. However, there are certain organisations and clubs established to nurture them, among which Toastmaster International is one. </div> <div> </div> <div> Toastmaster was established in 1924 with the mission to provide a mutually supporting and positive learning environment. Every member at Toastmaster has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which helps to foster self-confidence and personal growth. It has now been an international organisation with nearly three hundred thousand members. Around four million people have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters till the date from its establishment. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Nepal, four Toastmaster clubs are in operation as sub-divisions of Toastmaster International. They are Himalaya Toastmasters, Kathmandu Toastmasters, Everest Toastmasters and Sangrila Toastmasters, which opened recently. Many people have been thankful to the organisation as the skills they have learned from it have helped them stand out. </div> <div> </div> <div> There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback. This process is a key part of the program’s success. The participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. Members learn communication skills by working on the competent communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Members also learn leadership skills by taking on various roles and working on the competent leadership manual. This learn-by-doing approach does not lecture members about leadership skills, but gives them a share of responsibilities they have to carry out. </div> <div> </div> <div> President of Himalaya Toasmasters club (HMC), Nisi Khetan believes that Toastmasters boosts self-confidence encourages one to be a leader and an effective communicator. Bipul Raj, a member from the Himalaya Toastmasters Club shares his experience with great pleasure and satisfaction that Toastmasters have helped boosts his confidence over communication and leadership skills.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-15', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback.', 'sortorder' => '1290', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1353', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Saipal Academy International Degree In A Friendly Environment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /> </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;">Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality. </span></p> <p> Affiliated to the Higher Secondary Education Board, Saipal also offers Cambridge GCE A Level programme. “Students who have graduated from our college have been admitted to top universities around the world,” says Principal Gopal Sharma. </p> <p> The college, established in 2002, has been in growth and expansion mode. Initially, the college, located in Dhumbarahi, was launched with A-level programme. It started +2 programme last year. “We are also planning to introduce BBA programme in the days to come,” informed Sharma. </p> <p> He says, “The market is highly competitive with every institution aiming for high quality education.” While mentioning the major challenges in order to run a school, Sharma said that there is a very limited quality human resource in the country and there is lack of proper planning and vision. The college has proved that it can produce world class students by producing world topper in CIE examination. </p> <p> The college has shown best performance in SLC results throughout these years. </p> <p> <img alt="Saipal Academy Students" height="220" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4FW0Pxshsyc/Uduj1qAeN-I/AAAAAAAAA_M/jbeBrcTAJOY/s472/saipal1.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px;" width="300" /></p> <p> The college is now offering courses in Humanities, Science and Management faculty. Sharma shares, “We have been getting a very good response from students and guardian till date. They have been truly supportive in what we do. They are the reason for our existence. In fact, they can be considered as our strength.” </p> <p> Both written and visual form of communication have been used here as teaching methodology whereas ICT is the key point. Sharma says, “We encourage our student to ask question and participate, because effective communication can only lead to proper and effective learning process.” He adds, “Considering the quality, the cost here is quite reasonable. It’s our students who benefit by considering us, not we.” </p> <p> The college has been imparting education to prepare student to face challenges for tomorrow. The college has been guiding, mentoring and motivating young people to make them able to be not only successful but also qualified products. </p> <p> The number of students get enrolled in Science faculty is 40 in average whereas 120 students get admitted every year in management faculty. </p> <p> Sharma further adds, “Students not only study but also work as a foreign study counselor for Saipal Academy. The college arranges different foreign study counseling session periodically. The college has strategy to counsel students rather than plunging them to further frustration. The college administration believes in counseling students when they do something wrong.” </p> <p> The college also provides services such as student’s career guidance since 2002 AD and also offers a personality development course in order to facilitate the student’s career. The personality development course, which is a non- credit course, includes presentation skills enhancement, leadership training, team spirit building and public speaking. </p> <p> Similarly, with an aim to develop the inner qualities of the students, four clubs have been established at Saipal. “These clubs run autonomously through the guidance of the college administration. The club’s leaders are elected through a democratic voting practice among the students. These clubs organize various events to foster team spirit and harmony among the students as a part of extracurricular activities,” says Sharma. The clubs are Take a Step Foundation, Roots and Shoots, Indigenous Rhythms and Real Dreams.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="20" width="99%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2> <span style="font-size:14px;">Guiding principles </span></h2> <p> • We believe in lifelong learning process. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual is unique and has different style of learning. </p> <p> • We believe in honesty at work. </p> <p> • We believe in respect for self and others. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual must care for resources. </p> <p> • We believe in constructive competition among each individual and cooperation with others that benefits all </p> <p> • We believe that one should always instill questioning spirit.</p> <div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-08', 'modified' => '2013-07-08', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality.', 'sortorder' => '1215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1218', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'How To Cope With Chronic Complainers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_nFVO9_rctQ/UdE5spzGu4I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Y1H_MpZpWn8/h120/how.bmp" width="168" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>By Sue Shellenbarger </strong></p> <p> There is a whole lot of complaining going on in many workplaces. All the griping has far-reaching effects on both individual and group performance. Work teams whose communication is marked by distrust, negativity and cynicism tend to turn in lower profits and get poor performance ratings from bosses, co-workers and customers, according to studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Universade Catolica de Brasilia.</p> <p> Upbeat teams with members who encourage and express appreciation for each other not only reap more profits and higher customer-satisfaction ratings, but they give each other more chances to be creative and take constructive action, the research shows. That doesn’t mean the top teams are all sweetness and light, but they keep positive-to-negative interactions at a ratio of 3-to-1 or higher, the research shows.</p> <p> To cope with chronic complainers, it helps to understand their motives, says Will Bowen, an author and speaker on the topic. Some are trying to duck responsibility for screwing up, so they blame somebody else. In these cases, he suggests turning the focus back on the complainer, asking what they plan to do differently the next time.</p> <p> Others try to make themselves look good by putting colleagues down, Mr. Bowen says. If a colleague calls another co-worker lazy, he says, compliment them on the opposite attribute (if you can do so truthfully), by saying, “One of the things I’ve always appreciated about you is how hard you work,” says Mr. Bowen, author of “A Complaint-Free World.” <br /> A particularly damaging complainer is one who wants to gain power, and who “complains as a way of getting people on their side,” Mr. Bowen says. Attracting colleagues to a gripe fest can expand the power-seeker’s influence, not only over peers but over bosses who are the targets. In such cases, Mr. Bowen suggests urging the complainer to take their beef directly to the person they’re attacking, saying, “It sounds like you two have something to talk about.”</p> <p> Some bosses simply refuse to tolerate complainers. Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of “Three Simple Steps,” a book about the mental skills needed to succeed, says if any employee in any of the four companies he founded refused to help find solutions for their gripes, “they no longer had a place in my company.” He recommends avoiding co-workers’ gripe fests and, if possible, distancing yourself from complainers by taking a break away from the office, or by consciously focusing on positive images or places. <br /> <strong>- (The Wall Street Journal)</strong><br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1080', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1217', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Ceiling On School Ad Expense Flayed', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Stakeholders have demanded that the government scrap rules that limit the amount of money a school can spend on advertising. Speaking at an interaction titled ‘Advertisement in Education Sector: Importance and Impact’, school owners, advertising agency operators and experts said that the rule was not acceptable. </p> <p> The government has fixed a ceiling of Rs 500,000 on publicity for schools in Kathmandu and even lower for those outside Kathmandu. Bhojraj Aryal, chairman of Infinity Media presented a paper in the programme and he said that such provisions were against the norms of a liberal society and economy. He said, “It will create problems for media, advertising agencies and advertisements creators.” </p> <p> Dr Pradip Bhattarai, a media professional, said such a ban benefits established schools and penalises new ones. Ramesh Kr Silwal, Chief Executive of the Golden Gate College and Vice-Chairman of Higher Secondary School Association of Nepal (HISSAN), said, “The government should allow colleges to spend a certain portion of their income on advertisement.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1079', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1216', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Different Styles And Aproaches Of Learning', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YMOYrkbDIPA/UdE5Ec_sZYE/AAAAAAAAAUE/kF-NxmCw75U/s144-c/July1201305.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> I trained as an art teacher in the UK and taught there briefly before moving to New York.</p> <p> I quickly discovered that the arts are considered luxury extras in many US schools. The goal of most urban charter schools is to provide a long day of instruction in math, English, science and social studies, so they can get their students through exams essential to college acceptance: the American educational gold standard. <br /> It’s taken me five years to find a school which truly values the arts and which infuses them into the rest of the curriculum to encourage the kind of deep noticing and practical problem solving children need to become flexible and creative thinkers. My school’s partner, The Lincoln Center Institute, sent us a wonderful dance teacher who introduced our math students to Flamenco, teaching them to use their own bodies to map the formal patterns of the dance and connect the patterns to the idea of constants and variables in algebra.</p> <p> So this is my lesson from teaching abroad – the importance of the arts in schools, but I would want to apply it to the rest of America, which badly needs it. Also, British art teachers please note: never asks a class of American adolescents to take out their rubbers - that won’t go so well.</p> <p> <strong>- (Based on talk with Amanda Barragry, art teacher, New York, USA, by Emma Dury: The Guardian)</strong><br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1078', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1215', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'SLC Results Decline Due To Politics: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) on Tuesday published the results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams held from March 14-22 this year. According to the OCE, of the 547,165 students who appeared in this year's SLC exam, only 42.75 percent passed. This is the fifth year in row that this rate has came down. <br /> The Corporate talked to education experts and officials concerned about the reason behind the decline in the pass percentage.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Tcptw13v-4/UdE3YKNYfFE/AAAAAAAAATI/GZ0oXm5qlOs/s144-c/July1201302.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Som Lal Subedi <br /> Secretary, the Ministry of Education (MoE) </strong></p> <p> A host of factors have contributed to the decline in pass percentage. First of all, we introduced some changes to the exam system this year. We directed teachers grading the papers to be stricter. Secondly, the political situation of the country has also had an effect. However, we are planning to form a committee to find out the main reasons. We are also trying to increase budget for education. Educational institutions have been heavily politicised. Political parties are also responsible for the situation.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CSMUMZArMm4/UdE3g3B09PE/AAAAAAAAATU/8rD0k-4aPow/s144-c/July1201303.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Prof Dr Bidya Nath Koirala <br /> Education expert </strong></p> <p> Well, I believe that the parents and the students are responsible for the results. Students these days do not have a habit of studying regularly. Similarly, parents create panic among their children rather than encouraging them to study. The priority should have been on harnessing individual talent. Political situation of the country has also definitely had an effect.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-woHs83kmAAk/UdE3kAL70lE/AAAAAAAAATg/WsViEK_xzvc/s144-c/July1201304.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Lawa Dev Awasthi <br /> Director General <br /> Department of Education </strong></p> <p> All stakeholders -- teachers, students, guardians, schools and the government are responsible for such a poor result. I think that there are faults in the classroom itself. It is necessary to improve the entire system from the very basic level. Reforms are necessary. Unaccountability on the part of teachers should be taken seriously. DoE will adopt measures to improve the results next year.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1077', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1161', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'CNI Demands Plan For Per Capita Income Of USD 3000', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent<br /> </strong><br /> <br /> Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded with the government to bring out plan to increase Per Capita Income of Nepalis to USD 3000 within 10 years. Hari Bhakta Sharama, vice-chairman of CNI has stated that for this purpose, private sector is ready to cooperate with government. He also suggested joint efforts of the government and private sector in the development and growth of agriculture, tourism and cottage industries. CNI has also asked the government for increasing the level o income that is income tax exempted. It has requested the government to make tax exempt an income upto Rs 400,000 for individuals and Rs 500,000 for families. At present these numbers are Rs 160,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively. <br /> <br /> The businessmen have also asked for custom duty revision, VAT reform, financial sector and capital market development. <br /> Responding to the concerns and suggestions of the businessmen, Finance Minister Shankar Prasad Koirala said the government would not make any change in VAT and income tax threshold in the coming budget.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1023', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1160', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Nepse Freefall From 495 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By Rashesh Vaidya</strong><br /> <br /> Nepse dropped by 6.43 points during previous week. It had closed 494.98 on Sunday, 16th June (the first trading day of the week) and reached 488.55 at the close of Thursday, 21th June (the last trading day of the week). The market floor was open for five days. <br /> <br /> In the week, the banking sub-index dropped the highest by 8.92 points closing at 480.60 points. Similarly, the hotel sub-index dropped by 2.83 points. The banking sub-index came down due to fall in the share price of most of the commercial banks. The share price of Himalayan Bank Ltd dropped the highest by Rs 24 per share during the week closing at Rs 676. Similarly, insurance sub-index also declined by 4.91 points. Decline in the share prices of four insurance companies (out of nine traded) during a week made the sub-index fall down to 880.42 points from 885.33 points. At the same time, drop in the ‘others’ sector sub-index continued in the week. Manufacturing and processing sub-index and hydro-power sub-index increased by 0.68 points and 1.99 points respectively. There was no change in trading sub-indices during the week. <br /> <br /> Shares of 120 companies were traded at Nepse during the week through 5,077 transactions amounting to Rs 392,787,000. The total number of scrips traded was 1,587,650 which is 407127 scrips more than that of earlier week. Everest Bank topped the list in terms of transaction amount (Rs 103,021,000). Nabil Balanced Fund topped in number of scrips traded during the week. Altogether 379,201scrips of the fund were traded during the week. Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd was at the top on the basis of the number of transactions (638). During a week, a total of 561,600 scrips of bonus shares of Prime Life Insurance Company were listed at Nepse.<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Nepse on Sunday<br /> </strong><br /> Nepse Index dropped by 0.92 points today (June 23) from Thursday (June 30) close. The index closed at 487.53 points. Only trading sub-index & finance sub-index increased by 3.28 points & 0.21 points resepctively. There was no change on manufacturing & processing sub-index. Sensitive Index also dropped by 0.10 points clising at 121.30 points. The total of 566,766 shares were traded during a day.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1022', 'image' => '1372259547.jpg', 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1158', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Criteria Of Evaluation On A Total Of 100 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <br /> (A) <strong>Size and Infrastructure of the School: </strong>10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Size of the School: </strong>owned & large (5); owned & average (4); owned and small (3); rented and large (3); rented and average (2); rented and small (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Infra-structure of the school: </strong>Above 6 labs/ workshops (5); 4 to 5 labs (4); 2 to 3 labs (3); 1 lab (2); any other practical workshop (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (B) <strong>Batch Sizes in HS classes and Teachers’ numbers and background: </strong>05+ 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Batch Sizes: </strong>multiple subjects and above 3000 students (5); multiple and above 1500 (4); multiple and above 800 (3); above 500 (2); others (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Teachers’ Numbers: </strong>above 300 (5); above 200 (4); above 100 (3); above 50 (2); below 50 (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (C) <strong>HS Academic Results of two years: </strong>20 points: average marks of the school in a year pro-rated on 10 points for each year (2068 and 2069). <br /> <br /> <br /> (D) <strong>Co-curricular Activities and Sports: </strong>10: <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Co-curricular activities: </strong>Multiple>4-5 activities with external experts/ support (5); multiple>4 activities (4); some>3 regular activities (3); few activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Sports: </strong>Multiple Sports>5 with awards (5); Multiple Sports>4 (4); Some Sports>2-3 (3); Basic Sports (2). <br /> (E) <strong>Awards won: </strong>05 points (P) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Multiple awards, </strong>multiple areas, national & international also (5); Multiple awards, multiple areas, local to national (4); Some awards, some areas, local largely (3); Few awards in few areas (2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (F) <strong>Social Work + Special Support to weak students: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Social Work: </strong>multiple types>5 with impact/scholarship (5); multiple types>4 (4); multiple types>2 (3); a few social activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Support to Weak Students: </strong>High & Varied Ways (5); High & Some Ways (4); Some Support (3); Limited Support (2); Rarely (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (G) <strong>Teaching Tools + Library Resources: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Teaching Tools: </strong>Modern & Online Tools adequately used (5); Modern & Online Tools just started/less (4); Modern tools introduced (3); Traditional tools (2); Hardly any (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Library Resources: </strong>Large and diverse with online resources (5); Good and diverse library (4); Reasonable library resources (3); Basic Library (2) <br /> <br /> <br /> (H) <strong>Engineering/Medical admission preparations + Engineering/Medical/ Management Admission Results: </strong>02+08: 10 <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Preparations through School: </strong>Yes, Good (2); Yes, Basic (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Admissions (2011/2068): </strong>Very Good in figures (4); Good (3); Average in figures (2) <br /> (iii) <strong>Admissions (2012/2068): </strong>Same as above. <br /> <br /> <br /> (I) <strong>Collaborations (external) + Integrating Parents in education: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Collaborations: </strong>Many International and National (5); Some International & National (4); Some National and Local (3); Some Local only (2) <br /> (ii) Integrating Parents: Institutionalized and regular (5); Reasonably good (4); At times as necessary (3); Once or twice in a year (2); Reports only (1) <br /> <br /> <strong>(J) Any other major achievements: 05 points </strong><br /> Score dependent on anything major and different from what all noted above. Excellent (5); Good (4); Fair (3); Rare(2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TOTAL: 100 points. </strong><br /> <br /> Rating and ranking was done on the basis of the above parameters based on voluntary disclosures and written reports on each of these criteria from the HS Schools and also on the basis of the published HS Board results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1020', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1157', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Overall Second Runner-Up', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>A College should Guide their Students Towards a Secured Future<br /> <br /> </strong><br /> <strong>Kathmandu Model College (KMC)<br /> </strong><br /> K athmandu Model College (KMC) is located in the heart of the city in Bagbazaar. Its students have achieved excellent academic results in the Humanities, Science, and Management streams alike. Established in 2000, KMC also offers Bachelor’s level programmes such as BBA, BBS and BA in addition to +2 (in Science, Commerce and Humanities). The college launched its MA in English five years after its establishment. The college says it chose its name to befit its objective – to create a new model in the academic sector. <br /> <br /> KMC has successfully organised various interaction programmes with national and international scholars, who have delivered lectures to students and the staff. The college invites and welcomes students who have completed their +2 to join its Bachelor level programmes in Humanities and Social Science (BA), Business Studies (BBS) and Business Administration (BBA) and those who have completed Bachelors in English to join its master level programmes in Humanities. KMC values hard work, discipline and above all, academic excellence. Around 98 teachers work at the college.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="150" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/muktiram.jpg" vspace="10" width="150" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Muktiram Aryal <br /> Chief Co-Ordinator, KMC<br /> </strong><br /> <strong><br /> KMC has been ranked one of the best colleges in Nepal. How do you feel? </strong><br /> <br /> I am really happy. I really appreciate the initiative taken by New Business Age Pvt Ltd. We are thankful to the organisers. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> What are three things that make your college stand out from the rest? </strong><br /> <br /> We encourage our students to be self-motivated. We have a disciplined environment. Our teachers provide good counseling to our students. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>What do you will be the impact of ranking programemes such as this on the education sector? </strong><br /> <br /> It will have a very good impact in the education sector. First of all, it is a very new concept. It will encourage colleges to improve their infrastructure and academic quality. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Would you like to give some suggestions to improve plus-two colleges in the country? </strong><br /> <br /> Every college has to remember that the youth are the future leaders of our country. We must encourage them to be disciplined. A college should guide their students towards a secured future. Career counseling is also essential for students. It will be better if the colleges start career counseling services.<br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '2013-06-26', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1019', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1154', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Sponsors’ Feedback (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>Abheek Jyoti <br /> Chairperson <br /> Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd </strong><br /> <br /> <br /> I appreciate the novel concept. The process of rating and ranking was carried out taking into account the physical infrastructure, quality of education and teaching methodology of colleges. I believe that such events will help improve the condition of colleges in future. I hope that in the future not only colleges but universities also take part in the event.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="206" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/tanka.jpg" vspace="10" width="170" /><br /> <strong>Tanka Lal Shrestha <br /> Co-ordinator <br /> Prime Chartered Academy Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> The event was a good initiative on the part of New Business Age. I believe that it will have a positive impact on the growth of the educational institutions. The noticeable thing was that various parameters were taken into account while ranking the colleges. The method used was scientific. I believe that the top colleges will continue to maintain their high standards. Others should improve their education system to improve their ranking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="cia" border="1" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/CIA.jpg" vspace="10" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Balchandra Prabaha <br /> Chairperson <br /> CIA Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> I found that this rating and ranking of the higher secondary schools has given a platform to higher secondary schools and colleges to showcase what they have to offer to students. I believe that this will leave a positive impact on Nepal’s education system. 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The school is contemporising both content and delivery method of management education in its new programme.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dean of KUSOM Prof Subas KC says, “The restructured MBA programme has come as a response to intensified competition in management education and the changing character of management and management education. The course revision had become almost a compulsion because of the growing criticism these days that business schools are failing to produce effective managerial leadership and entrepreneurial action.”</div> <div> </div> <div> In its restructured form, KUSOM MBA is designed to give an educational experience that is more effective in integrating the three core aspects of management education: knowing, doing and being.</div> <div> </div> <div> The restructured MBA focuses on several things such as exercising practically relevant and theoretically sound managerial competencies required for effective performance and practicing professional, social, ethical and personal values required in exercising professionalism in management. These competenticies are said to be developed by a mix of theories, research and experimental work during the programme. </div> <div> </div> <div> A new element of the restructured programme is the dual stream of MBA and specialist MBA degrees. Some of the specialist fields identified are: MBA (Technology Management), MBA (Human Resources), MBA (Hospitality Management), MBA (Information Management) and MBA (Entrepreneurship).</div> <div> </div> <div> The total credit required for an MBA is 62 and 65 for the specialist MBA. Various courses offered such as foundation courses, core courses, integrative courses, concentration courses, elective courses and experimental projects, all have different credit loads.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Prof KC, the updating and upgrading of the programme was done after an intensive internal review and an assessment of evolving national and global trends in both business and business education.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) which is recognised as one of the best B-Schools in Nepal is taking a leap forward in higher management education by restructuring its much coveted graduate degree programme - the Masters in Business Administration (MBA).', 'sortorder' => '1513', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1651', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Debaters Take Center Stage', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> --By Aarati Raghuvanshi</div> <div> </div> <div> In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good. Produced by Today’s Youth Asia, a youth led organisation overseen by its president, Santosh Shah, the TV series is one of the very few platforms where Nepali students are encouraged to voice their opinions on a national level. Launched in July 2012 and successfully on its way to its third season, this annual debate show attracts viewers throughout the country. The show has also achieved recognition as the world’s first reality television show based on a debate theme. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Constituent Assembly formed in 2008 was dissolved in 2012 without delivering a constitution. At a time when Nepal’s political, social, and economic development is at halt, the show has become a medium to address public concerns. Megan Titley, a part of the live audience says, “It’s great to get young people, especially girls, out there thinking, analysing, and adding to the conversation about topical issues.” With thought-provoking topics such as whether Nepal should focus on Asia or the West for its economic prospects and if the Nepal government should ban the privatisation and exploitation of its natural resources, the platform gives space to Nepalese youth to discuss current affairs. </div> <div> </div> <div> The show has also been rated as one of high calibre by visiting judges from all over the world. On an episode where the motion for debate was ‘Peace is possible without justice’, one of the judges, Dr. Dee Aker from the University of San Diego in California, praised tenth grade finalist Anuska Pant saying, “I’m very impressed and am not sure if I have university students that would do half as well as you did in the topic.” As for another finalist, Urusha Silwal of grade twelve, fellow judge Dr. Lilia Velasquez from California Western School of Law said, “I wish that my law students had half the passion that you do while debating.”</div> <div> </div> <div> “After the Constituent Assembly was dissolved in May 2012, there was a dearth of public discourse for grave national issues, and my team and I thought that a debate series on a national channel, where concerned citizens can fearlessly voice their findings and opinion, would fill in the need very well,” says producer Shah. </div> <div> </div> <div> Participants are solely judged by Shah and two alternating judges. Claire Naylor, a judge for one of the episodes says, “Everyone has their own standard and way of judging, but we all look for the same things from a participant - content, clarity and confidence. Other notable aspects of the show included the fact that the production team is made entirely of people in their 20s. Show producer Mandira Raut and the entire production team are in their 20s while anchors and the research team are even younger.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters has and continues to provide young debaters a powerful platform to raise genuine concerns of common people that are often missed out in discussions in parliament. It is indeed heart-warming and inspiring to see an organisation that recognises and values the role of the youth in our society.</div> <div> <em>(Aarati Raghuvanshi is an undergraduate student at Boston College, USA. To watch the debate episodes: www.youtube.com/Top7Debaters)</em></div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good.', 'sortorder' => '1512', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1607', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Future At Hospitality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Upashana Neupane </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes. Since then, Nepal has acquired a good image in the international market for a degree in hospitality. Being a relatively easy job but with attractive pay, the appeal of the BHM programme continues to grow. Besides, Nepali students are in demand and well-placed too in the international market because of their innate sense of hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> Some of the regions where Nepali students are in demand include Arabic countries, Japan, Canada, USA and Europe. “The world of global business and international travels for health and education has kept the hospitality business thriving,” says Principal of International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Samjhana Basnet. “This sector thus never goes out of business,” she says. </div> <div> </div> <div> A charming attitude, welcoming gait and loyalty are some of the traits of Nepali students that contribute to their positive image in the international market. Besides, the growth of the hospitality sector here too has kept the popularity of this career line intact. </div> <div> </div> <div> Most Nepali BHM colleges offer foreign internships to their students. As most hotels in Nepal have not collaborated with Nepali colleges, the colleges are obliged to send their students abroad. Besides, Nepali hotels charge for internships while foreign internships offer to pay. Students, anyway, are attracted to a foreign certificate and placement as compared to getting placements in Nepal. The international exposure gained definitely helps to market students better in the hospitality industry here. </div> <div> </div> <div> The hospitality industry in Nepal traces its origin to the times of the Rana rulers who brought cooks and waiters from India to serve guests in their palaces. Workers in the palace picked up their culinary skills, which passed on among people, gradually spreading enough for entrepreneurs to establish their own hotels after the advent of democracy. With Nepal’s leap into tourism development, the hospitality business took upon industrial speed.</div> <div> </div> <div> Realising the scarcity of skilled manpower in the growing industry, the government with the help of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) established an institute called the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC) in 1972. Later in 1999 when Tribhuwan University included hotel management course under the faculty of management, the HMTTC got converted into a college named Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) - the only public college to run a BHM course. While NATHAM was the first institute to run the BHM course in Nepal, Pokhara University (PU) got its permission to run a BHM programme a little earlier. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lately, BHM studies is a popular choice among students in Nepal. Besides TU and PU, Purwanchal University and Kathmandu University are offering BHM programmes as well and so are various colleges with foreign affiliation. There are currently more than two dozen colleges in Nepal offering BHM courses with total fees ranging from three to five hundred thousand rupees.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-12', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes.', 'sortorder' => '1468', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1516', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'E-clubs For Change', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> </p> <div> <div> <strong>--By Shruti Sonthalia</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Access to computers and the internet has become a basic need for education in our society. Considering this fact, the Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement. Rotary International’s programs and opportunities lead to youth’s engagement on a large scale which lets young people interact and discover their interests in and potential for becoming responsible and engaged citizens. The following are its various groups that are committed to such activity. </div> <div> </div> <div> INTERACT is a service organization sponsored by Rotary clubs around Nepal for youth of 12 to 18 years. Fifty-five clubs with over 200 members are involved and each year the clubs complete at least two community service projects. Members learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity through demonstrating help and respect for others. They also understand the value of individual r e s p o n s i b i l i t y and hard work in advancing international understanding and goodwill. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARACT, another group designed for adults aged 18 years to 30 years is another organization that initiates efforts at the local level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs. The 86 Rotaract clubs in Nepal keep its members’ days filled with reality, awareness and experience. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) is a group of non-rotarians who work for their communities with the guidance and support of Rotary Clubs. RCC’s projects address issues such as health, literacy, safety, employment and the environment, encouraging a sense of service in non-rotarians so they can contribute with their share to society. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE offers students aged 15 years to 19 years the chance to travel abroad for cultural exchange lasting one week to a full academic year. One can be an ambassador, teaching people about one’s own country, culture and ideas. This brings the world closer and one makes some good friends in the process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA) are seminars sponsored by clubs and districts to recognize leadership abilities in young adults and adults aged 14 years to 30 years. </div> <div> </div> <div> The concept of e-clubs was introduced to meet the needs of these activities efficiently. The e-clubs are more flexible and accessible as they conduct weekly meetings on the club’s website. Rather than being physically present at an appointed day and time, members may attend meetings at any time and any day of the week. The objective of service as a basis of worthy enterprise is met well through e-clubs letting each participant make a difference in their own way.</div> </div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-29', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement.', 'sortorder' => '1377', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1428', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Experiential Learning At Toastmasters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Ashok Poudel</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> E very individual wants to be smart, confident, a good speaker and a better leader. We manage to get into a profession through our educational accomplishments, but we may lack certain speaking, leading and communicating skills that may have been overlooked by the education system. However, there are certain organisations and clubs established to nurture them, among which Toastmaster International is one. </div> <div> </div> <div> Toastmaster was established in 1924 with the mission to provide a mutually supporting and positive learning environment. Every member at Toastmaster has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which helps to foster self-confidence and personal growth. It has now been an international organisation with nearly three hundred thousand members. Around four million people have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters till the date from its establishment. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Nepal, four Toastmaster clubs are in operation as sub-divisions of Toastmaster International. They are Himalaya Toastmasters, Kathmandu Toastmasters, Everest Toastmasters and Sangrila Toastmasters, which opened recently. Many people have been thankful to the organisation as the skills they have learned from it have helped them stand out. </div> <div> </div> <div> There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback. This process is a key part of the program’s success. The participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. Members learn communication skills by working on the competent communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Members also learn leadership skills by taking on various roles and working on the competent leadership manual. This learn-by-doing approach does not lecture members about leadership skills, but gives them a share of responsibilities they have to carry out. </div> <div> </div> <div> President of Himalaya Toasmasters club (HMC), Nisi Khetan believes that Toastmasters boosts self-confidence encourages one to be a leader and an effective communicator. Bipul Raj, a member from the Himalaya Toastmasters Club shares his experience with great pleasure and satisfaction that Toastmasters have helped boosts his confidence over communication and leadership skills.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-15', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback.', 'sortorder' => '1290', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1353', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Saipal Academy International Degree In A Friendly Environment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /> </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;">Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality. </span></p> <p> Affiliated to the Higher Secondary Education Board, Saipal also offers Cambridge GCE A Level programme. “Students who have graduated from our college have been admitted to top universities around the world,” says Principal Gopal Sharma. </p> <p> The college, established in 2002, has been in growth and expansion mode. Initially, the college, located in Dhumbarahi, was launched with A-level programme. It started +2 programme last year. “We are also planning to introduce BBA programme in the days to come,” informed Sharma. </p> <p> He says, “The market is highly competitive with every institution aiming for high quality education.” While mentioning the major challenges in order to run a school, Sharma said that there is a very limited quality human resource in the country and there is lack of proper planning and vision. The college has proved that it can produce world class students by producing world topper in CIE examination. </p> <p> The college has shown best performance in SLC results throughout these years. </p> <p> <img alt="Saipal Academy Students" height="220" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4FW0Pxshsyc/Uduj1qAeN-I/AAAAAAAAA_M/jbeBrcTAJOY/s472/saipal1.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px;" width="300" /></p> <p> The college is now offering courses in Humanities, Science and Management faculty. Sharma shares, “We have been getting a very good response from students and guardian till date. They have been truly supportive in what we do. They are the reason for our existence. In fact, they can be considered as our strength.” </p> <p> Both written and visual form of communication have been used here as teaching methodology whereas ICT is the key point. Sharma says, “We encourage our student to ask question and participate, because effective communication can only lead to proper and effective learning process.” He adds, “Considering the quality, the cost here is quite reasonable. It’s our students who benefit by considering us, not we.” </p> <p> The college has been imparting education to prepare student to face challenges for tomorrow. The college has been guiding, mentoring and motivating young people to make them able to be not only successful but also qualified products. </p> <p> The number of students get enrolled in Science faculty is 40 in average whereas 120 students get admitted every year in management faculty. </p> <p> Sharma further adds, “Students not only study but also work as a foreign study counselor for Saipal Academy. The college arranges different foreign study counseling session periodically. The college has strategy to counsel students rather than plunging them to further frustration. The college administration believes in counseling students when they do something wrong.” </p> <p> The college also provides services such as student’s career guidance since 2002 AD and also offers a personality development course in order to facilitate the student’s career. The personality development course, which is a non- credit course, includes presentation skills enhancement, leadership training, team spirit building and public speaking. </p> <p> Similarly, with an aim to develop the inner qualities of the students, four clubs have been established at Saipal. “These clubs run autonomously through the guidance of the college administration. The club’s leaders are elected through a democratic voting practice among the students. These clubs organize various events to foster team spirit and harmony among the students as a part of extracurricular activities,” says Sharma. The clubs are Take a Step Foundation, Roots and Shoots, Indigenous Rhythms and Real Dreams.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="20" width="99%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2> <span style="font-size:14px;">Guiding principles </span></h2> <p> • We believe in lifelong learning process. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual is unique and has different style of learning. </p> <p> • We believe in honesty at work. </p> <p> • We believe in respect for self and others. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual must care for resources. </p> <p> • We believe in constructive competition among each individual and cooperation with others that benefits all </p> <p> • We believe that one should always instill questioning spirit.</p> <div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-08', 'modified' => '2013-07-08', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality.', 'sortorder' => '1215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1218', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'How To Cope With Chronic Complainers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_nFVO9_rctQ/UdE5spzGu4I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Y1H_MpZpWn8/h120/how.bmp" width="168" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>By Sue Shellenbarger </strong></p> <p> There is a whole lot of complaining going on in many workplaces. All the griping has far-reaching effects on both individual and group performance. Work teams whose communication is marked by distrust, negativity and cynicism tend to turn in lower profits and get poor performance ratings from bosses, co-workers and customers, according to studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Universade Catolica de Brasilia.</p> <p> Upbeat teams with members who encourage and express appreciation for each other not only reap more profits and higher customer-satisfaction ratings, but they give each other more chances to be creative and take constructive action, the research shows. That doesn’t mean the top teams are all sweetness and light, but they keep positive-to-negative interactions at a ratio of 3-to-1 or higher, the research shows.</p> <p> To cope with chronic complainers, it helps to understand their motives, says Will Bowen, an author and speaker on the topic. Some are trying to duck responsibility for screwing up, so they blame somebody else. In these cases, he suggests turning the focus back on the complainer, asking what they plan to do differently the next time.</p> <p> Others try to make themselves look good by putting colleagues down, Mr. Bowen says. If a colleague calls another co-worker lazy, he says, compliment them on the opposite attribute (if you can do so truthfully), by saying, “One of the things I’ve always appreciated about you is how hard you work,” says Mr. Bowen, author of “A Complaint-Free World.” <br /> A particularly damaging complainer is one who wants to gain power, and who “complains as a way of getting people on their side,” Mr. Bowen says. Attracting colleagues to a gripe fest can expand the power-seeker’s influence, not only over peers but over bosses who are the targets. In such cases, Mr. Bowen suggests urging the complainer to take their beef directly to the person they’re attacking, saying, “It sounds like you two have something to talk about.”</p> <p> Some bosses simply refuse to tolerate complainers. Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of “Three Simple Steps,” a book about the mental skills needed to succeed, says if any employee in any of the four companies he founded refused to help find solutions for their gripes, “they no longer had a place in my company.” He recommends avoiding co-workers’ gripe fests and, if possible, distancing yourself from complainers by taking a break away from the office, or by consciously focusing on positive images or places. <br /> <strong>- (The Wall Street Journal)</strong><br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1080', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1217', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Ceiling On School Ad Expense Flayed', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Stakeholders have demanded that the government scrap rules that limit the amount of money a school can spend on advertising. Speaking at an interaction titled ‘Advertisement in Education Sector: Importance and Impact’, school owners, advertising agency operators and experts said that the rule was not acceptable. </p> <p> The government has fixed a ceiling of Rs 500,000 on publicity for schools in Kathmandu and even lower for those outside Kathmandu. Bhojraj Aryal, chairman of Infinity Media presented a paper in the programme and he said that such provisions were against the norms of a liberal society and economy. He said, “It will create problems for media, advertising agencies and advertisements creators.” </p> <p> Dr Pradip Bhattarai, a media professional, said such a ban benefits established schools and penalises new ones. Ramesh Kr Silwal, Chief Executive of the Golden Gate College and Vice-Chairman of Higher Secondary School Association of Nepal (HISSAN), said, “The government should allow colleges to spend a certain portion of their income on advertisement.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1079', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1216', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Different Styles And Aproaches Of Learning', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YMOYrkbDIPA/UdE5Ec_sZYE/AAAAAAAAAUE/kF-NxmCw75U/s144-c/July1201305.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> I trained as an art teacher in the UK and taught there briefly before moving to New York.</p> <p> I quickly discovered that the arts are considered luxury extras in many US schools. The goal of most urban charter schools is to provide a long day of instruction in math, English, science and social studies, so they can get their students through exams essential to college acceptance: the American educational gold standard. <br /> It’s taken me five years to find a school which truly values the arts and which infuses them into the rest of the curriculum to encourage the kind of deep noticing and practical problem solving children need to become flexible and creative thinkers. My school’s partner, The Lincoln Center Institute, sent us a wonderful dance teacher who introduced our math students to Flamenco, teaching them to use their own bodies to map the formal patterns of the dance and connect the patterns to the idea of constants and variables in algebra.</p> <p> So this is my lesson from teaching abroad – the importance of the arts in schools, but I would want to apply it to the rest of America, which badly needs it. Also, British art teachers please note: never asks a class of American adolescents to take out their rubbers - that won’t go so well.</p> <p> <strong>- (Based on talk with Amanda Barragry, art teacher, New York, USA, by Emma Dury: The Guardian)</strong><br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1078', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1215', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'SLC Results Decline Due To Politics: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) on Tuesday published the results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams held from March 14-22 this year. According to the OCE, of the 547,165 students who appeared in this year's SLC exam, only 42.75 percent passed. This is the fifth year in row that this rate has came down. <br /> The Corporate talked to education experts and officials concerned about the reason behind the decline in the pass percentage.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Tcptw13v-4/UdE3YKNYfFE/AAAAAAAAATI/GZ0oXm5qlOs/s144-c/July1201302.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Som Lal Subedi <br /> Secretary, the Ministry of Education (MoE) </strong></p> <p> A host of factors have contributed to the decline in pass percentage. First of all, we introduced some changes to the exam system this year. We directed teachers grading the papers to be stricter. Secondly, the political situation of the country has also had an effect. However, we are planning to form a committee to find out the main reasons. We are also trying to increase budget for education. Educational institutions have been heavily politicised. Political parties are also responsible for the situation.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CSMUMZArMm4/UdE3g3B09PE/AAAAAAAAATU/8rD0k-4aPow/s144-c/July1201303.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Prof Dr Bidya Nath Koirala <br /> Education expert </strong></p> <p> Well, I believe that the parents and the students are responsible for the results. Students these days do not have a habit of studying regularly. Similarly, parents create panic among their children rather than encouraging them to study. The priority should have been on harnessing individual talent. Political situation of the country has also definitely had an effect.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-woHs83kmAAk/UdE3kAL70lE/AAAAAAAAATg/WsViEK_xzvc/s144-c/July1201304.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Lawa Dev Awasthi <br /> Director General <br /> Department of Education </strong></p> <p> All stakeholders -- teachers, students, guardians, schools and the government are responsible for such a poor result. I think that there are faults in the classroom itself. It is necessary to improve the entire system from the very basic level. Reforms are necessary. Unaccountability on the part of teachers should be taken seriously. DoE will adopt measures to improve the results next year.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1077', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1161', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'CNI Demands Plan For Per Capita Income Of USD 3000', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent<br /> </strong><br /> <br /> Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded with the government to bring out plan to increase Per Capita Income of Nepalis to USD 3000 within 10 years. Hari Bhakta Sharama, vice-chairman of CNI has stated that for this purpose, private sector is ready to cooperate with government. He also suggested joint efforts of the government and private sector in the development and growth of agriculture, tourism and cottage industries. CNI has also asked the government for increasing the level o income that is income tax exempted. It has requested the government to make tax exempt an income upto Rs 400,000 for individuals and Rs 500,000 for families. At present these numbers are Rs 160,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively. <br /> <br /> The businessmen have also asked for custom duty revision, VAT reform, financial sector and capital market development. <br /> Responding to the concerns and suggestions of the businessmen, Finance Minister Shankar Prasad Koirala said the government would not make any change in VAT and income tax threshold in the coming budget.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1023', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1160', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Nepse Freefall From 495 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By Rashesh Vaidya</strong><br /> <br /> Nepse dropped by 6.43 points during previous week. It had closed 494.98 on Sunday, 16th June (the first trading day of the week) and reached 488.55 at the close of Thursday, 21th June (the last trading day of the week). The market floor was open for five days. <br /> <br /> In the week, the banking sub-index dropped the highest by 8.92 points closing at 480.60 points. Similarly, the hotel sub-index dropped by 2.83 points. The banking sub-index came down due to fall in the share price of most of the commercial banks. The share price of Himalayan Bank Ltd dropped the highest by Rs 24 per share during the week closing at Rs 676. Similarly, insurance sub-index also declined by 4.91 points. Decline in the share prices of four insurance companies (out of nine traded) during a week made the sub-index fall down to 880.42 points from 885.33 points. At the same time, drop in the ‘others’ sector sub-index continued in the week. Manufacturing and processing sub-index and hydro-power sub-index increased by 0.68 points and 1.99 points respectively. There was no change in trading sub-indices during the week. <br /> <br /> Shares of 120 companies were traded at Nepse during the week through 5,077 transactions amounting to Rs 392,787,000. The total number of scrips traded was 1,587,650 which is 407127 scrips more than that of earlier week. Everest Bank topped the list in terms of transaction amount (Rs 103,021,000). Nabil Balanced Fund topped in number of scrips traded during the week. Altogether 379,201scrips of the fund were traded during the week. Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd was at the top on the basis of the number of transactions (638). During a week, a total of 561,600 scrips of bonus shares of Prime Life Insurance Company were listed at Nepse.<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Nepse on Sunday<br /> </strong><br /> Nepse Index dropped by 0.92 points today (June 23) from Thursday (June 30) close. The index closed at 487.53 points. Only trading sub-index & finance sub-index increased by 3.28 points & 0.21 points resepctively. There was no change on manufacturing & processing sub-index. Sensitive Index also dropped by 0.10 points clising at 121.30 points. The total of 566,766 shares were traded during a day.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1022', 'image' => '1372259547.jpg', 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1158', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Criteria Of Evaluation On A Total Of 100 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <br /> (A) <strong>Size and Infrastructure of the School: </strong>10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Size of the School: </strong>owned & large (5); owned & average (4); owned and small (3); rented and large (3); rented and average (2); rented and small (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Infra-structure of the school: </strong>Above 6 labs/ workshops (5); 4 to 5 labs (4); 2 to 3 labs (3); 1 lab (2); any other practical workshop (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (B) <strong>Batch Sizes in HS classes and Teachers’ numbers and background: </strong>05+ 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Batch Sizes: </strong>multiple subjects and above 3000 students (5); multiple and above 1500 (4); multiple and above 800 (3); above 500 (2); others (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Teachers’ Numbers: </strong>above 300 (5); above 200 (4); above 100 (3); above 50 (2); below 50 (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (C) <strong>HS Academic Results of two years: </strong>20 points: average marks of the school in a year pro-rated on 10 points for each year (2068 and 2069). <br /> <br /> <br /> (D) <strong>Co-curricular Activities and Sports: </strong>10: <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Co-curricular activities: </strong>Multiple>4-5 activities with external experts/ support (5); multiple>4 activities (4); some>3 regular activities (3); few activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Sports: </strong>Multiple Sports>5 with awards (5); Multiple Sports>4 (4); Some Sports>2-3 (3); Basic Sports (2). <br /> (E) <strong>Awards won: </strong>05 points (P) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Multiple awards, </strong>multiple areas, national & international also (5); Multiple awards, multiple areas, local to national (4); Some awards, some areas, local largely (3); Few awards in few areas (2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (F) <strong>Social Work + Special Support to weak students: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Social Work: </strong>multiple types>5 with impact/scholarship (5); multiple types>4 (4); multiple types>2 (3); a few social activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Support to Weak Students: </strong>High & Varied Ways (5); High & Some Ways (4); Some Support (3); Limited Support (2); Rarely (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (G) <strong>Teaching Tools + Library Resources: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Teaching Tools: </strong>Modern & Online Tools adequately used (5); Modern & Online Tools just started/less (4); Modern tools introduced (3); Traditional tools (2); Hardly any (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Library Resources: </strong>Large and diverse with online resources (5); Good and diverse library (4); Reasonable library resources (3); Basic Library (2) <br /> <br /> <br /> (H) <strong>Engineering/Medical admission preparations + Engineering/Medical/ Management Admission Results: </strong>02+08: 10 <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Preparations through School: </strong>Yes, Good (2); Yes, Basic (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Admissions (2011/2068): </strong>Very Good in figures (4); Good (3); Average in figures (2) <br /> (iii) <strong>Admissions (2012/2068): </strong>Same as above. <br /> <br /> <br /> (I) <strong>Collaborations (external) + Integrating Parents in education: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Collaborations: </strong>Many International and National (5); Some International & National (4); Some National and Local (3); Some Local only (2) <br /> (ii) Integrating Parents: Institutionalized and regular (5); Reasonably good (4); At times as necessary (3); Once or twice in a year (2); Reports only (1) <br /> <br /> <strong>(J) Any other major achievements: 05 points </strong><br /> Score dependent on anything major and different from what all noted above. Excellent (5); Good (4); Fair (3); Rare(2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TOTAL: 100 points. </strong><br /> <br /> Rating and ranking was done on the basis of the above parameters based on voluntary disclosures and written reports on each of these criteria from the HS Schools and also on the basis of the published HS Board results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1020', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1157', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Overall Second Runner-Up', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>A College should Guide their Students Towards a Secured Future<br /> <br /> </strong><br /> <strong>Kathmandu Model College (KMC)<br /> </strong><br /> K athmandu Model College (KMC) is located in the heart of the city in Bagbazaar. Its students have achieved excellent academic results in the Humanities, Science, and Management streams alike. Established in 2000, KMC also offers Bachelor’s level programmes such as BBA, BBS and BA in addition to +2 (in Science, Commerce and Humanities). The college launched its MA in English five years after its establishment. The college says it chose its name to befit its objective – to create a new model in the academic sector. <br /> <br /> KMC has successfully organised various interaction programmes with national and international scholars, who have delivered lectures to students and the staff. The college invites and welcomes students who have completed their +2 to join its Bachelor level programmes in Humanities and Social Science (BA), Business Studies (BBS) and Business Administration (BBA) and those who have completed Bachelors in English to join its master level programmes in Humanities. KMC values hard work, discipline and above all, academic excellence. Around 98 teachers work at the college.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="150" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/muktiram.jpg" vspace="10" width="150" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Muktiram Aryal <br /> Chief Co-Ordinator, KMC<br /> </strong><br /> <strong><br /> KMC has been ranked one of the best colleges in Nepal. How do you feel? </strong><br /> <br /> I am really happy. I really appreciate the initiative taken by New Business Age Pvt Ltd. We are thankful to the organisers. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> What are three things that make your college stand out from the rest? </strong><br /> <br /> We encourage our students to be self-motivated. We have a disciplined environment. Our teachers provide good counseling to our students. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>What do you will be the impact of ranking programemes such as this on the education sector? </strong><br /> <br /> It will have a very good impact in the education sector. First of all, it is a very new concept. It will encourage colleges to improve their infrastructure and academic quality. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Would you like to give some suggestions to improve plus-two colleges in the country? </strong><br /> <br /> Every college has to remember that the youth are the future leaders of our country. We must encourage them to be disciplined. A college should guide their students towards a secured future. Career counseling is also essential for students. It will be better if the colleges start career counseling services.<br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '2013-06-26', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1019', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1154', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Sponsors’ Feedback (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>Abheek Jyoti <br /> Chairperson <br /> Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd </strong><br /> <br /> <br /> I appreciate the novel concept. The process of rating and ranking was carried out taking into account the physical infrastructure, quality of education and teaching methodology of colleges. I believe that such events will help improve the condition of colleges in future. I hope that in the future not only colleges but universities also take part in the event.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="206" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/tanka.jpg" vspace="10" width="170" /><br /> <strong>Tanka Lal Shrestha <br /> Co-ordinator <br /> Prime Chartered Academy Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> The event was a good initiative on the part of New Business Age. I believe that it will have a positive impact on the growth of the educational institutions. The noticeable thing was that various parameters were taken into account while ranking the colleges. The method used was scientific. I believe that the top colleges will continue to maintain their high standards. Others should improve their education system to improve their ranking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="cia" border="1" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/CIA.jpg" vspace="10" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Balchandra Prabaha <br /> Chairperson <br /> CIA Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> I found that this rating and ranking of the higher secondary schools has given a platform to higher secondary schools and colleges to showcase what they have to offer to students. I believe that this will leave a positive impact on Nepal’s education system. 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The school is contemporising both content and delivery method of management education in its new programme.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dean of KUSOM Prof Subas KC says, “The restructured MBA programme has come as a response to intensified competition in management education and the changing character of management and management education. The course revision had become almost a compulsion because of the growing criticism these days that business schools are failing to produce effective managerial leadership and entrepreneurial action.”</div> <div> </div> <div> In its restructured form, KUSOM MBA is designed to give an educational experience that is more effective in integrating the three core aspects of management education: knowing, doing and being.</div> <div> </div> <div> The restructured MBA focuses on several things such as exercising practically relevant and theoretically sound managerial competencies required for effective performance and practicing professional, social, ethical and personal values required in exercising professionalism in management. These competenticies are said to be developed by a mix of theories, research and experimental work during the programme. </div> <div> </div> <div> A new element of the restructured programme is the dual stream of MBA and specialist MBA degrees. Some of the specialist fields identified are: MBA (Technology Management), MBA (Human Resources), MBA (Hospitality Management), MBA (Information Management) and MBA (Entrepreneurship).</div> <div> </div> <div> The total credit required for an MBA is 62 and 65 for the specialist MBA. Various courses offered such as foundation courses, core courses, integrative courses, concentration courses, elective courses and experimental projects, all have different credit loads.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Prof KC, the updating and upgrading of the programme was done after an intensive internal review and an assessment of evolving national and global trends in both business and business education.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) which is recognised as one of the best B-Schools in Nepal is taking a leap forward in higher management education by restructuring its much coveted graduate degree programme - the Masters in Business Administration (MBA).', 'sortorder' => '1513', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1651', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Debaters Take Center Stage', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> --By Aarati Raghuvanshi</div> <div> </div> <div> In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good. Produced by Today’s Youth Asia, a youth led organisation overseen by its president, Santosh Shah, the TV series is one of the very few platforms where Nepali students are encouraged to voice their opinions on a national level. Launched in July 2012 and successfully on its way to its third season, this annual debate show attracts viewers throughout the country. The show has also achieved recognition as the world’s first reality television show based on a debate theme. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Constituent Assembly formed in 2008 was dissolved in 2012 without delivering a constitution. At a time when Nepal’s political, social, and economic development is at halt, the show has become a medium to address public concerns. Megan Titley, a part of the live audience says, “It’s great to get young people, especially girls, out there thinking, analysing, and adding to the conversation about topical issues.” With thought-provoking topics such as whether Nepal should focus on Asia or the West for its economic prospects and if the Nepal government should ban the privatisation and exploitation of its natural resources, the platform gives space to Nepalese youth to discuss current affairs. </div> <div> </div> <div> The show has also been rated as one of high calibre by visiting judges from all over the world. On an episode where the motion for debate was ‘Peace is possible without justice’, one of the judges, Dr. Dee Aker from the University of San Diego in California, praised tenth grade finalist Anuska Pant saying, “I’m very impressed and am not sure if I have university students that would do half as well as you did in the topic.” As for another finalist, Urusha Silwal of grade twelve, fellow judge Dr. Lilia Velasquez from California Western School of Law said, “I wish that my law students had half the passion that you do while debating.”</div> <div> </div> <div> “After the Constituent Assembly was dissolved in May 2012, there was a dearth of public discourse for grave national issues, and my team and I thought that a debate series on a national channel, where concerned citizens can fearlessly voice their findings and opinion, would fill in the need very well,” says producer Shah. </div> <div> </div> <div> Participants are solely judged by Shah and two alternating judges. Claire Naylor, a judge for one of the episodes says, “Everyone has their own standard and way of judging, but we all look for the same things from a participant - content, clarity and confidence. Other notable aspects of the show included the fact that the production team is made entirely of people in their 20s. Show producer Mandira Raut and the entire production team are in their 20s while anchors and the research team are even younger.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters has and continues to provide young debaters a powerful platform to raise genuine concerns of common people that are often missed out in discussions in parliament. It is indeed heart-warming and inspiring to see an organisation that recognises and values the role of the youth in our society.</div> <div> <em>(Aarati Raghuvanshi is an undergraduate student at Boston College, USA. To watch the debate episodes: www.youtube.com/Top7Debaters)</em></div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-19', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In a country with where the younger generation is barely aware of their rights, responsibilities and strength, ‘Nepal’s Top 7 Debaters’ is a show that is on its way to change this mindset for good.', 'sortorder' => '1512', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1607', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Future At Hospitality', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Upashana Neupane </strong></div> <div> </div> <div> It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes. Since then, Nepal has acquired a good image in the international market for a degree in hospitality. Being a relatively easy job but with attractive pay, the appeal of the BHM programme continues to grow. Besides, Nepali students are in demand and well-placed too in the international market because of their innate sense of hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> Some of the regions where Nepali students are in demand include Arabic countries, Japan, Canada, USA and Europe. “The world of global business and international travels for health and education has kept the hospitality business thriving,” says Principal of International School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Samjhana Basnet. “This sector thus never goes out of business,” she says. </div> <div> </div> <div> A charming attitude, welcoming gait and loyalty are some of the traits of Nepali students that contribute to their positive image in the international market. Besides, the growth of the hospitality sector here too has kept the popularity of this career line intact. </div> <div> </div> <div> Most Nepali BHM colleges offer foreign internships to their students. As most hotels in Nepal have not collaborated with Nepali colleges, the colleges are obliged to send their students abroad. Besides, Nepali hotels charge for internships while foreign internships offer to pay. Students, anyway, are attracted to a foreign certificate and placement as compared to getting placements in Nepal. The international exposure gained definitely helps to market students better in the hospitality industry here. </div> <div> </div> <div> The hospitality industry in Nepal traces its origin to the times of the Rana rulers who brought cooks and waiters from India to serve guests in their palaces. Workers in the palace picked up their culinary skills, which passed on among people, gradually spreading enough for entrepreneurs to establish their own hotels after the advent of democracy. With Nepal’s leap into tourism development, the hospitality business took upon industrial speed.</div> <div> </div> <div> Realising the scarcity of skilled manpower in the growing industry, the government with the help of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) established an institute called the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC) in 1972. Later in 1999 when Tribhuwan University included hotel management course under the faculty of management, the HMTTC got converted into a college named Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHAM) - the only public college to run a BHM course. While NATHAM was the first institute to run the BHM course in Nepal, Pokhara University (PU) got its permission to run a BHM programme a little earlier. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lately, BHM studies is a popular choice among students in Nepal. Besides TU and PU, Purwanchal University and Kathmandu University are offering BHM programmes as well and so are various colleges with foreign affiliation. There are currently more than two dozen colleges in Nepal offering BHM courses with total fees ranging from three to five hundred thousand rupees.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-08-12', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'It has been 14 years since the BHM (Bachelors in Hotel Management) course has been offered in Nepal’s educational institutes.', 'sortorder' => '1468', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1516', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'E-clubs For Change', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> </p> <div> <div> <strong>--By Shruti Sonthalia</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Access to computers and the internet has become a basic need for education in our society. Considering this fact, the Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement. Rotary International’s programs and opportunities lead to youth’s engagement on a large scale which lets young people interact and discover their interests in and potential for becoming responsible and engaged citizens. The following are its various groups that are committed to such activity. </div> <div> </div> <div> INTERACT is a service organization sponsored by Rotary clubs around Nepal for youth of 12 to 18 years. Fifty-five clubs with over 200 members are involved and each year the clubs complete at least two community service projects. Members learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity through demonstrating help and respect for others. They also understand the value of individual r e s p o n s i b i l i t y and hard work in advancing international understanding and goodwill. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARACT, another group designed for adults aged 18 years to 30 years is another organization that initiates efforts at the local level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs. The 86 Rotaract clubs in Nepal keep its members’ days filled with reality, awareness and experience. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS (RCC) is a group of non-rotarians who work for their communities with the guidance and support of Rotary Clubs. RCC’s projects address issues such as health, literacy, safety, employment and the environment, encouraging a sense of service in non-rotarians so they can contribute with their share to society. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE offers students aged 15 years to 19 years the chance to travel abroad for cultural exchange lasting one week to a full academic year. One can be an ambassador, teaching people about one’s own country, culture and ideas. This brings the world closer and one makes some good friends in the process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA) are seminars sponsored by clubs and districts to recognize leadership abilities in young adults and adults aged 14 years to 30 years. </div> <div> </div> <div> The concept of e-clubs was introduced to meet the needs of these activities efficiently. The e-clubs are more flexible and accessible as they conduct weekly meetings on the club’s website. Rather than being physically present at an appointed day and time, members may attend meetings at any time and any day of the week. The objective of service as a basis of worthy enterprise is met well through e-clubs letting each participant make a difference in their own way.</div> </div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-29', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Rotary Club had introduced the concept of rotary e-clubs in 2004 which encourages the participation of youth through programs designed for civic engagement.', 'sortorder' => '1377', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1428', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Experiential Learning At Toastmasters', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By Ashok Poudel</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> E very individual wants to be smart, confident, a good speaker and a better leader. We manage to get into a profession through our educational accomplishments, but we may lack certain speaking, leading and communicating skills that may have been overlooked by the education system. However, there are certain organisations and clubs established to nurture them, among which Toastmaster International is one. </div> <div> </div> <div> Toastmaster was established in 1924 with the mission to provide a mutually supporting and positive learning environment. Every member at Toastmaster has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which helps to foster self-confidence and personal growth. It has now been an international organisation with nearly three hundred thousand members. Around four million people have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters till the date from its establishment. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Nepal, four Toastmaster clubs are in operation as sub-divisions of Toastmaster International. They are Himalaya Toastmasters, Kathmandu Toastmasters, Everest Toastmasters and Sangrila Toastmasters, which opened recently. Many people have been thankful to the organisation as the skills they have learned from it have helped them stand out. </div> <div> </div> <div> There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback. This process is a key part of the program’s success. The participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. Members learn communication skills by working on the competent communication manual, a series of 10 self-paced speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Members also learn leadership skills by taking on various roles and working on the competent leadership manual. This learn-by-doing approach does not lecture members about leadership skills, but gives them a share of responsibilities they have to carry out. </div> <div> </div> <div> President of Himalaya Toasmasters club (HMC), Nisi Khetan believes that Toastmasters boosts self-confidence encourages one to be a leader and an effective communicator. Bipul Raj, a member from the Himalaya Toastmasters Club shares his experience with great pleasure and satisfaction that Toastmasters have helped boosts his confidence over communication and leadership skills.</div> <div> </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-15', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'There are no instructors in a Toastmasters meeting--a session where 30-40 people participate. Instead, members evaluate each other’s presentations and give feedback.', 'sortorder' => '1290', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1353', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Saipal Academy International Degree In A Friendly Environment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /> </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 12px;">Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality. </span></p> <p> Affiliated to the Higher Secondary Education Board, Saipal also offers Cambridge GCE A Level programme. “Students who have graduated from our college have been admitted to top universities around the world,” says Principal Gopal Sharma. </p> <p> The college, established in 2002, has been in growth and expansion mode. Initially, the college, located in Dhumbarahi, was launched with A-level programme. It started +2 programme last year. “We are also planning to introduce BBA programme in the days to come,” informed Sharma. </p> <p> He says, “The market is highly competitive with every institution aiming for high quality education.” While mentioning the major challenges in order to run a school, Sharma said that there is a very limited quality human resource in the country and there is lack of proper planning and vision. The college has proved that it can produce world class students by producing world topper in CIE examination. </p> <p> The college has shown best performance in SLC results throughout these years. </p> <p> <img alt="Saipal Academy Students" height="220" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4FW0Pxshsyc/Uduj1qAeN-I/AAAAAAAAA_M/jbeBrcTAJOY/s472/saipal1.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px;" width="300" /></p> <p> The college is now offering courses in Humanities, Science and Management faculty. Sharma shares, “We have been getting a very good response from students and guardian till date. They have been truly supportive in what we do. They are the reason for our existence. In fact, they can be considered as our strength.” </p> <p> Both written and visual form of communication have been used here as teaching methodology whereas ICT is the key point. Sharma says, “We encourage our student to ask question and participate, because effective communication can only lead to proper and effective learning process.” He adds, “Considering the quality, the cost here is quite reasonable. It’s our students who benefit by considering us, not we.” </p> <p> The college has been imparting education to prepare student to face challenges for tomorrow. The college has been guiding, mentoring and motivating young people to make them able to be not only successful but also qualified products. </p> <p> The number of students get enrolled in Science faculty is 40 in average whereas 120 students get admitted every year in management faculty. </p> <p> Sharma further adds, “Students not only study but also work as a foreign study counselor for Saipal Academy. The college arranges different foreign study counseling session periodically. The college has strategy to counsel students rather than plunging them to further frustration. The college administration believes in counseling students when they do something wrong.” </p> <p> The college also provides services such as student’s career guidance since 2002 AD and also offers a personality development course in order to facilitate the student’s career. The personality development course, which is a non- credit course, includes presentation skills enhancement, leadership training, team spirit building and public speaking. </p> <p> Similarly, with an aim to develop the inner qualities of the students, four clubs have been established at Saipal. “These clubs run autonomously through the guidance of the college administration. The club’s leaders are elected through a democratic voting practice among the students. These clubs organize various events to foster team spirit and harmony among the students as a part of extracurricular activities,” says Sharma. The clubs are Take a Step Foundation, Roots and Shoots, Indigenous Rhythms and Real Dreams.</p> <table border="0" cellpadding="20" width="99%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2> <span style="font-size:14px;">Guiding principles </span></h2> <p> • We believe in lifelong learning process. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual is unique and has different style of learning. </p> <p> • We believe in honesty at work. </p> <p> • We believe in respect for self and others. </p> <p> • We believe that each individual must care for resources. </p> <p> • We believe in constructive competition among each individual and cooperation with others that benefits all </p> <p> • We believe that one should always instill questioning spirit.</p> <div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-07-08', 'modified' => '2013-07-08', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Saipal Academy stands out from other schools in the country with its unique approach to provide an all-round education. The school, which is in its twelfth year, gives equal emphasis to academics as well as development of the students’ personality.', 'sortorder' => '1215', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1218', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'How To Cope With Chronic Complainers', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong><img alt="" height="120" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_nFVO9_rctQ/UdE5spzGu4I/AAAAAAAAAUM/Y1H_MpZpWn8/h120/how.bmp" width="168" /><br /> </strong></p> <p> <strong>By Sue Shellenbarger </strong></p> <p> There is a whole lot of complaining going on in many workplaces. All the griping has far-reaching effects on both individual and group performance. Work teams whose communication is marked by distrust, negativity and cynicism tend to turn in lower profits and get poor performance ratings from bosses, co-workers and customers, according to studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Universade Catolica de Brasilia.</p> <p> Upbeat teams with members who encourage and express appreciation for each other not only reap more profits and higher customer-satisfaction ratings, but they give each other more chances to be creative and take constructive action, the research shows. That doesn’t mean the top teams are all sweetness and light, but they keep positive-to-negative interactions at a ratio of 3-to-1 or higher, the research shows.</p> <p> To cope with chronic complainers, it helps to understand their motives, says Will Bowen, an author and speaker on the topic. Some are trying to duck responsibility for screwing up, so they blame somebody else. In these cases, he suggests turning the focus back on the complainer, asking what they plan to do differently the next time.</p> <p> Others try to make themselves look good by putting colleagues down, Mr. Bowen says. If a colleague calls another co-worker lazy, he says, compliment them on the opposite attribute (if you can do so truthfully), by saying, “One of the things I’ve always appreciated about you is how hard you work,” says Mr. Bowen, author of “A Complaint-Free World.” <br /> A particularly damaging complainer is one who wants to gain power, and who “complains as a way of getting people on their side,” Mr. Bowen says. Attracting colleagues to a gripe fest can expand the power-seeker’s influence, not only over peers but over bosses who are the targets. In such cases, Mr. Bowen suggests urging the complainer to take their beef directly to the person they’re attacking, saying, “It sounds like you two have something to talk about.”</p> <p> Some bosses simply refuse to tolerate complainers. Trevor Blake, an entrepreneur and author of “Three Simple Steps,” a book about the mental skills needed to succeed, says if any employee in any of the four companies he founded refused to help find solutions for their gripes, “they no longer had a place in my company.” He recommends avoiding co-workers’ gripe fests and, if possible, distancing yourself from complainers by taking a break away from the office, or by consciously focusing on positive images or places. <br /> <strong>- (The Wall Street Journal)</strong><br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1080', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1217', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Ceiling On School Ad Expense Flayed', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> Stakeholders have demanded that the government scrap rules that limit the amount of money a school can spend on advertising. Speaking at an interaction titled ‘Advertisement in Education Sector: Importance and Impact’, school owners, advertising agency operators and experts said that the rule was not acceptable. </p> <p> The government has fixed a ceiling of Rs 500,000 on publicity for schools in Kathmandu and even lower for those outside Kathmandu. Bhojraj Aryal, chairman of Infinity Media presented a paper in the programme and he said that such provisions were against the norms of a liberal society and economy. He said, “It will create problems for media, advertising agencies and advertisements creators.” </p> <p> Dr Pradip Bhattarai, a media professional, said such a ban benefits established schools and penalises new ones. Ramesh Kr Silwal, Chief Executive of the Golden Gate College and Vice-Chairman of Higher Secondary School Association of Nepal (HISSAN), said, “The government should allow colleges to spend a certain portion of their income on advertisement.”<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1079', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1216', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Different Styles And Aproaches Of Learning', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YMOYrkbDIPA/UdE5Ec_sZYE/AAAAAAAAAUE/kF-NxmCw75U/s144-c/July1201305.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> I trained as an art teacher in the UK and taught there briefly before moving to New York.</p> <p> I quickly discovered that the arts are considered luxury extras in many US schools. The goal of most urban charter schools is to provide a long day of instruction in math, English, science and social studies, so they can get their students through exams essential to college acceptance: the American educational gold standard. <br /> It’s taken me five years to find a school which truly values the arts and which infuses them into the rest of the curriculum to encourage the kind of deep noticing and practical problem solving children need to become flexible and creative thinkers. My school’s partner, The Lincoln Center Institute, sent us a wonderful dance teacher who introduced our math students to Flamenco, teaching them to use their own bodies to map the formal patterns of the dance and connect the patterns to the idea of constants and variables in algebra.</p> <p> So this is my lesson from teaching abroad – the importance of the arts in schools, but I would want to apply it to the rest of America, which badly needs it. Also, British art teachers please note: never asks a class of American adolescents to take out their rubbers - that won’t go so well.</p> <p> <strong>- (Based on talk with Amanda Barragry, art teacher, New York, USA, by Emma Dury: The Guardian)</strong><br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1078', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1215', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'SLC Results Decline Due To Politics: Experts', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) on Tuesday published the results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exams held from March 14-22 this year. According to the OCE, of the 547,165 students who appeared in this year's SLC exam, only 42.75 percent passed. This is the fifth year in row that this rate has came down. <br /> The Corporate talked to education experts and officials concerned about the reason behind the decline in the pass percentage.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Tcptw13v-4/UdE3YKNYfFE/AAAAAAAAATI/GZ0oXm5qlOs/s144-c/July1201302.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Som Lal Subedi <br /> Secretary, the Ministry of Education (MoE) </strong></p> <p> A host of factors have contributed to the decline in pass percentage. First of all, we introduced some changes to the exam system this year. We directed teachers grading the papers to be stricter. Secondly, the political situation of the country has also had an effect. However, we are planning to form a committee to find out the main reasons. We are also trying to increase budget for education. Educational institutions have been heavily politicised. Political parties are also responsible for the situation.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CSMUMZArMm4/UdE3g3B09PE/AAAAAAAAATU/8rD0k-4aPow/s144-c/July1201303.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Prof Dr Bidya Nath Koirala <br /> Education expert </strong></p> <p> Well, I believe that the parents and the students are responsible for the results. Students these days do not have a habit of studying regularly. Similarly, parents create panic among their children rather than encouraging them to study. The priority should have been on harnessing individual talent. Political situation of the country has also definitely had an effect.</p> <p> <img alt="" height="144" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-woHs83kmAAk/UdE3kAL70lE/AAAAAAAAATg/WsViEK_xzvc/s144-c/July1201304.jpg" width="144" /></p> <p> <strong>Lawa Dev Awasthi <br /> Director General <br /> Department of Education </strong></p> <p> All stakeholders -- teachers, students, guardians, schools and the government are responsible for such a poor result. I think that there are faults in the classroom itself. It is necessary to improve the entire system from the very basic level. Reforms are necessary. Unaccountability on the part of teachers should be taken seriously. DoE will adopt measures to improve the results next year.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-30', 'modified' => '2013-07-01', 'keywords' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature ne', 'description' => 'new business age impact feature news & articles, impact feature news & articles from new business age nepal, impact feature headlines from nepal, current and latest impact feature news from nepal, economic news from nepal, nepali impact feature economic news and events, ongoing impact feature news of nepal', 'sortorder' => '1077', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1161', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'CNI Demands Plan For Per Capita Income Of USD 3000', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By TC Correspondent<br /> </strong><br /> <br /> Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has demanded with the government to bring out plan to increase Per Capita Income of Nepalis to USD 3000 within 10 years. Hari Bhakta Sharama, vice-chairman of CNI has stated that for this purpose, private sector is ready to cooperate with government. He also suggested joint efforts of the government and private sector in the development and growth of agriculture, tourism and cottage industries. CNI has also asked the government for increasing the level o income that is income tax exempted. It has requested the government to make tax exempt an income upto Rs 400,000 for individuals and Rs 500,000 for families. At present these numbers are Rs 160,000 and Rs 200,000 respectively. <br /> <br /> The businessmen have also asked for custom duty revision, VAT reform, financial sector and capital market development. <br /> Responding to the concerns and suggestions of the businessmen, Finance Minister Shankar Prasad Koirala said the government would not make any change in VAT and income tax threshold in the coming budget.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1023', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1160', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Nepse Freefall From 495 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>By Rashesh Vaidya</strong><br /> <br /> Nepse dropped by 6.43 points during previous week. It had closed 494.98 on Sunday, 16th June (the first trading day of the week) and reached 488.55 at the close of Thursday, 21th June (the last trading day of the week). The market floor was open for five days. <br /> <br /> In the week, the banking sub-index dropped the highest by 8.92 points closing at 480.60 points. Similarly, the hotel sub-index dropped by 2.83 points. The banking sub-index came down due to fall in the share price of most of the commercial banks. The share price of Himalayan Bank Ltd dropped the highest by Rs 24 per share during the week closing at Rs 676. Similarly, insurance sub-index also declined by 4.91 points. Decline in the share prices of four insurance companies (out of nine traded) during a week made the sub-index fall down to 880.42 points from 885.33 points. At the same time, drop in the ‘others’ sector sub-index continued in the week. Manufacturing and processing sub-index and hydro-power sub-index increased by 0.68 points and 1.99 points respectively. There was no change in trading sub-indices during the week. <br /> <br /> Shares of 120 companies were traded at Nepse during the week through 5,077 transactions amounting to Rs 392,787,000. The total number of scrips traded was 1,587,650 which is 407127 scrips more than that of earlier week. Everest Bank topped the list in terms of transaction amount (Rs 103,021,000). Nabil Balanced Fund topped in number of scrips traded during the week. Altogether 379,201scrips of the fund were traded during the week. Commerz and Trust Bank Nepal Ltd was at the top on the basis of the number of transactions (638). During a week, a total of 561,600 scrips of bonus shares of Prime Life Insurance Company were listed at Nepse.<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Nepse on Sunday<br /> </strong><br /> Nepse Index dropped by 0.92 points today (June 23) from Thursday (June 30) close. The index closed at 487.53 points. Only trading sub-index & finance sub-index increased by 3.28 points & 0.21 points resepctively. There was no change on manufacturing & processing sub-index. Sensitive Index also dropped by 0.10 points clising at 121.30 points. The total of 566,766 shares were traded during a day.<br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1022', 'image' => '1372259547.jpg', 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1158', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Criteria Of Evaluation On A Total Of 100 Points', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <br /> (A) <strong>Size and Infrastructure of the School: </strong>10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Size of the School: </strong>owned & large (5); owned & average (4); owned and small (3); rented and large (3); rented and average (2); rented and small (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Infra-structure of the school: </strong>Above 6 labs/ workshops (5); 4 to 5 labs (4); 2 to 3 labs (3); 1 lab (2); any other practical workshop (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (B) <strong>Batch Sizes in HS classes and Teachers’ numbers and background: </strong>05+ 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Batch Sizes: </strong>multiple subjects and above 3000 students (5); multiple and above 1500 (4); multiple and above 800 (3); above 500 (2); others (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Teachers’ Numbers: </strong>above 300 (5); above 200 (4); above 100 (3); above 50 (2); below 50 (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (C) <strong>HS Academic Results of two years: </strong>20 points: average marks of the school in a year pro-rated on 10 points for each year (2068 and 2069). <br /> <br /> <br /> (D) <strong>Co-curricular Activities and Sports: </strong>10: <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Co-curricular activities: </strong>Multiple>4-5 activities with external experts/ support (5); multiple>4 activities (4); some>3 regular activities (3); few activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Sports: </strong>Multiple Sports>5 with awards (5); Multiple Sports>4 (4); Some Sports>2-3 (3); Basic Sports (2). <br /> (E) <strong>Awards won: </strong>05 points (P) <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Multiple awards, </strong>multiple areas, national & international also (5); Multiple awards, multiple areas, local to national (4); Some awards, some areas, local largely (3); Few awards in few areas (2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> (F) <strong>Social Work + Special Support to weak students: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Social Work: </strong>multiple types>5 with impact/scholarship (5); multiple types>4 (4); multiple types>2 (3); a few social activities (2). <br /> (ii) <strong>Support to Weak Students: </strong>High & Varied Ways (5); High & Some Ways (4); Some Support (3); Limited Support (2); Rarely (1). <br /> <br /> <br /> (G) <strong>Teaching Tools + Library Resources: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Teaching Tools: </strong>Modern & Online Tools adequately used (5); Modern & Online Tools just started/less (4); Modern tools introduced (3); Traditional tools (2); Hardly any (1). <br /> (ii) <strong>Library Resources: </strong>Large and diverse with online resources (5); Good and diverse library (4); Reasonable library resources (3); Basic Library (2) <br /> <br /> <br /> (H) <strong>Engineering/Medical admission preparations + Engineering/Medical/ Management Admission Results: </strong>02+08: 10 <br /> <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Preparations through School: </strong>Yes, Good (2); Yes, Basic (1) <br /> (ii) <strong>Admissions (2011/2068): </strong>Very Good in figures (4); Good (3); Average in figures (2) <br /> (iii) <strong>Admissions (2012/2068): </strong>Same as above. <br /> <br /> <br /> (I) <strong>Collaborations (external) + Integrating Parents in education: </strong>05 + 05: 10 points <br /> <br /> (i) <strong>Collaborations: </strong>Many International and National (5); Some International & National (4); Some National and Local (3); Some Local only (2) <br /> (ii) Integrating Parents: Institutionalized and regular (5); Reasonably good (4); At times as necessary (3); Once or twice in a year (2); Reports only (1) <br /> <br /> <strong>(J) Any other major achievements: 05 points </strong><br /> Score dependent on anything major and different from what all noted above. Excellent (5); Good (4); Fair (3); Rare(2). <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>TOTAL: 100 points. </strong><br /> <br /> Rating and ranking was done on the basis of the above parameters based on voluntary disclosures and written reports on each of these criteria from the HS Schools and also on the basis of the published HS Board results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '0000-00-00', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1020', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1157', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Overall Second Runner-Up', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>A College should Guide their Students Towards a Secured Future<br /> <br /> </strong><br /> <strong>Kathmandu Model College (KMC)<br /> </strong><br /> K athmandu Model College (KMC) is located in the heart of the city in Bagbazaar. Its students have achieved excellent academic results in the Humanities, Science, and Management streams alike. Established in 2000, KMC also offers Bachelor’s level programmes such as BBA, BBS and BA in addition to +2 (in Science, Commerce and Humanities). The college launched its MA in English five years after its establishment. The college says it chose its name to befit its objective – to create a new model in the academic sector. <br /> <br /> KMC has successfully organised various interaction programmes with national and international scholars, who have delivered lectures to students and the staff. The college invites and welcomes students who have completed their +2 to join its Bachelor level programmes in Humanities and Social Science (BA), Business Studies (BBS) and Business Administration (BBA) and those who have completed Bachelors in English to join its master level programmes in Humanities. KMC values hard work, discipline and above all, academic excellence. Around 98 teachers work at the college.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="150" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/muktiram.jpg" vspace="10" width="150" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Muktiram Aryal <br /> Chief Co-Ordinator, KMC<br /> </strong><br /> <strong><br /> KMC has been ranked one of the best colleges in Nepal. How do you feel? </strong><br /> <br /> I am really happy. I really appreciate the initiative taken by New Business Age Pvt Ltd. We are thankful to the organisers. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> What are three things that make your college stand out from the rest? </strong><br /> <br /> We encourage our students to be self-motivated. We have a disciplined environment. Our teachers provide good counseling to our students. <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>What do you will be the impact of ranking programemes such as this on the education sector? </strong><br /> <br /> It will have a very good impact in the education sector. First of all, it is a very new concept. It will encourage colleges to improve their infrastructure and academic quality. <br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Would you like to give some suggestions to improve plus-two colleges in the country? </strong><br /> <br /> Every college has to remember that the youth are the future leaders of our country. We must encourage them to be disciplined. A college should guide their students towards a secured future. Career counseling is also essential for students. It will be better if the colleges start career counseling services.<br /> <br /> <br /> </p>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-06-26', 'modified' => '2013-06-26', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'sortorder' => '1019', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '1154', 'article_category_id' => '151', 'title' => 'Sponsors’ Feedback (24 - 30 June 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<p> <strong>Abheek Jyoti <br /> Chairperson <br /> Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd </strong><br /> <br /> <br /> I appreciate the novel concept. The process of rating and ranking was carried out taking into account the physical infrastructure, quality of education and teaching methodology of colleges. I believe that such events will help improve the condition of colleges in future. I hope that in the future not only colleges but universities also take part in the event.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="1" height="206" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/tanka.jpg" vspace="10" width="170" /><br /> <strong>Tanka Lal Shrestha <br /> Co-ordinator <br /> Prime Chartered Academy Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> The event was a good initiative on the part of New Business Age. I believe that it will have a positive impact on the growth of the educational institutions. The noticeable thing was that various parameters were taken into account while ranking the colleges. The method used was scientific. I believe that the top colleges will continue to maintain their high standards. Others should improve their education system to improve their ranking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="cia" border="1" hspace="10" src="http://www.newbusinessage.com/images/thecorporate/CIA.jpg" vspace="10" /><br /> <br /> <strong>Balchandra Prabaha <br /> Chairperson <br /> CIA Pvt Ltd <br /> </strong><br /> I found that this rating and ranking of the higher secondary schools has given a platform to higher secondary schools and colleges to showcase what they have to offer to students. I believe that this will leave a positive impact on Nepal’s education system. 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| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
