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Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 18: Fantasy Premier League Tips And Tricks From the Special One With Global Rank 27233Shitosh Parajuli joins from Seattle, WA, USA, to talk about his sudden rise from a global rank of 253407 to 27233 over the last two seasons in the most popular Fantasy Premier League. FPL is an online drafting game from the English Premier League that casts fans as Fantasy managers of Premier League players. Managers then pick a squad of 15 players with a budget of £100m who score points for the team based on their real-life performances in the Premier League. On average, there are 9 million players who register for the FPL.
In this episode, Shitosh shares lessons he l...2022-08-021h 00
Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 17: Growing Up As A Woman In A Patriarchal SocietyManisha Lamsal didi joins from Kathmandu, Nepal, to talk about the experiences of growing up as a woman in a patriarchal and misogynistic Nepali society. Manisha didi is currently involved in research about hair and its social aspects. A mother of three years old, Manisha didi starts her conversation by going over her story of intercaste marriage. We discuss the many subtle differences we can find between a boy and a girl growing up in the same home and how that affects the social dynamics of all our relationships. The differences cover cultural norms that elders force on their...2022-06-151h 22Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 16: Financial Literacy And The Power Of Compound InterestMy college friend Prateek Gautam joins from New Jersey, USA, to talk about Financial Literacy. Prateek is a high school teacher specializing in Mathematics and Computer Science in NJ. Also, he has opened Zest Wealth Management Private Limited in Nagarjun Municipality in Kathmandu, which manages funds to ensure higher ROI through diversified investments across the Nepalese market. In the episode, we cover money topics such as investing, budgeting, clearing debts, and saving money which is crucial for financial independence. Prateek shares his experiences with financial literacy, opens up about his multiple sources of income, and provides invaluable tips for...2022-06-071h 08Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 15: Casteism: Millennial's Perspective On Intercaste Marriage In NepalIn the first-ever episode with two guests in my show, I am joined by my school friends whom I have known since 2004. From NYC, US, Nima Lama is a recent college graduate in Computer Science. He is currently working on projects to expand online education and virtual health care, starting from Kalikasthan in his home district, Rasuwa, and eventually throughout Nepal. Nripesh Pradhan, from California, US, is a Data Scientist at Chipper focusing on solving problems related to growth and fraud in the fintech industry.
In this episode, which some people might find sensitive and controversial, we...2022-06-011h 01Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 14: A Ten Year Old's Journey For Education From Mugu to Kathmandu in 1983Today, I am joined by my Health and Physical Education teacher, Mr. Mohan Karki, and an alumnus of my alma mater Budhanilkantha School. Mohan sir takes a trip down the memory lane from 1983 when he first sat for entrance exams for Grade 4 to Budhanilkantha School. Born in Lui village in Mugu District, Mohan sir details his childhood. He elaborates on the arduous journey and challenges he took from his rural village to study at Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu, Nepal. We discuss language barriers to learning due to differences between Khas, a predominantly spoken language in the Karnali zone, and Nepali...2022-05-201h 07Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 13: Art of Running And The Dreaded Consistency ProblemChemical Engineer Aadarsh Jung Shah joins from Philadelphia, PA, USA, to cover his love for running, one of his favorite things that he does daily. We talk about many nuances of running, the preparations for his upcoming Philadelphia marathon, and how in 2020, Aadarsh defeated the evil villain Consistency to form a habit that continues to this day. We also share tips and tricks to start your running adventure and motivations for staying consistent. After all, we all had tried running but gave up on it when the weather was bad one day. Also, we share an experience in our...2022-05-1356 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 12: Ph.D. Life In General and Why You Should Avoid Asking Students How Many Years They Have Left In Their Ph.D.First-Year Ph.D. student Rojina Shrestha joins from Fort Collins, CO, USA, to discuss her experiences pursuing a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology. The episode extensively covers how Ph.D. students spend their lives daily, the stress around striving to publish their research papers eventually, and the burning question of how many hours of sleep students usually get. Rojina also somewhat tries to answer the question, "How many years are left to complete your Ph.D.?" a question that I discovered Ph.D. students pray nobody asks them. Additionally, we go over the existing belief of "Publish...2022-05-051h 01Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 11: Switching Career After Completing Masters In Economics To Become a Professional WriterShambhavi Basnet joins from Kathmandu, Nepal, to talk about her recent career switch when she completed her Master's Degree in Development Economics from Germany to become a Professional Writer, a field she had no prior education experience. We talk about the challenges she faced in making the switch, the regrets as to why she did not have the thought after her Bachelor's sooner, and how she is enjoying the new lifestyle. Shambhavi also gives insights into her writing process and discusses her upcoming debut book.
Shambhavi's works can be read at: https://linktr.ee/shambhavi.basnet.2022-04-261h 02Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 10: Cybersecurity, Password Manager and MFAPrajjwal Dangal joins from Colorado Springs, CO, USA, to discuss his love for Cybersecurity, the field he just completed a Master's Degree in. We touch on crucial topics in the vast area and reveal why everyone needs to take the security aspects of their digital lives more seriously. We delve deep into discussions around using Password Manager for hundreds of sites we use every day and enabling MultiFactorAuthentication (MFA) for all of our applications, two of the most important habits to embrace in this digital world.2022-04-2248 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 9: Leaving American Dream to Establish a Company in NepalSharthak Neupane joins from Kathmandu as he talks about his story of leaving the American dream just three days after his graduation to return to Nepal and establish RB Merchant Pvt Ltd in Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The company supplies medical equipment to hospitals around the country. Worth noting is that Sharthak did not have any knowledge of medical equipment before starting his journey. He shares the experience of leaving the comfort of the first world country to return to his homeland, where he has implemented a progressive approach in handling his company.2020-09-071h 12Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 8: Conversations with My Mathematics Teacher Mr Parshu Narayan ChaudharySeason 2 of Manasbi Chautaari kicks off with a conversation with my Mathematics Teacher, Mr. Parshu Narayan Chaudhary, who has been teaching Mathematics for Grade 5 to A-Level students in my alma mater, Budhanilkantha School, since 2007. We delve deep into his 24 years of a teaching career, lessons learned in the process, why students find it hard to understand Mathematics fundamentals, and what Mr. Chaudhary has been doing to teach Mathematics to his students efficiently. Chaudhary sir shares hidden insights into what makes a teacher successful as well as uncovers his teaching history that all of his former and current students will...2020-06-121h 04Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 7: Lessons from a Founder of Five Startups and Why Embracing Failure Culture was NecessaryToday’s guest is the versatile (EJ) Vivek Pandey, who wears the hat of Entrepreneur, Nepali R&B singer, and full-time Data Scientist. In this episode, he shares start-up experiences and provides valuable lessons for any budding entrepreneurs. Vivek failed in his first two startups and carried over the lessons over the current startups that include Veniqa.com, Qarece.com, and Hackwears.com. He can be found on Spotify under the name “V-Seven Beatz” and his website at www.viveckh.com2020-02-101h 09Manasbi ChautaariEpisode 6: Exploring Dolpa Trekking RouteSagyan Malla joins as today's guest from Kathmandu as he details the trekking route that his agency, Mount Putha (www.mountputha.com, Instagram handle: nepal.traveler), runs in the Dolpa region. The longest trip takes about 27 days and travelers take the route from Nepalgunj, Juphal, Phoksundo, Upper Dolpa region and then cross into Lo Manthang, Jomsom and end in Pokhara. We explore the less-traveled route and provide with all the information you need to make Dolpa as your next trip. As part of Visit Nepal 2020, I really want to encourage adventure seekers to venture to this remote region rather...2020-01-2643 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 5: From Hating Teaching Profession to Being Loved as a Teacher in DolpaMy school friend Hrishav Bhattarai joins in from Kathmandu as he chronicles his lifechanging experience as a teacher when he taught kids for six months in the remote place of Nijal in Dolpa district. The school is located at an altitude of 3860m above sea level and is just six hours walk from the Tibetan border. Hrishav discusses the hardships of teaching in a language he hardly knew, how his hatred towards the teaching profession turned into advocating everyone to be a teacher and how such experiences have affected his outlook in his life.2020-01-0452 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 4: Wastewater TreatmentMy high school friend Nimesh Poudel joins me from Delhi where he is currently working as a Chemical Engineer in a wastewater treatment plant. Nimesh dissects the procedures, challenges, and answers common questions about wastewater treatment. Later, we talk about the current situation and setting up treatment plants in a developing country like Nepal where initial costs may be a challenge. 2019-12-1728 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 3: Kinase and Evolution of Protein FamilyToday, I am joined by my guest Safal Shrestha who is pursuing his Ph.D. on Evolution of Protein Family especially the protein Kinase. In the episode, Safal provides insight into what is Kinase and why should his research matter to the general people. We dive deep into Kinase while keeping the explanations concise. In the end, you will be convinced how Kinase has been playing an important role in all our lives. 2019-12-1127 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 2: Menstrual Cups and Why Females Should Use Them MoreIn the second episode, I am joined by my guest Yangzum Waiba. We talk about the rise of menstrual cups and Yangzum helps me disseminate knowledge about this great female hygiene product. Menstrual cups are better products than safety pads both in terms of cost and environment sustainability. 2019-12-0423 minManasbi ChautaariEpisode 1: Influence of One PieceIn the inaugural episode, I am joined by my guest Princep Shah. Both of us share an immense passion towards One Piece and are die-hard fans of the fourth highest-selling comic of all time trailing only to Superman, Batman, and Spiderman. We talk about the influence One Piece has had in our lives and try to convince listeners to get into the worldwide phenomenon.2019-11-2737 min