Author: TechSathi

After making a comeback in Indian market, Micromax has announced it’s comeback in Nepalese market as well with the launch of In Note 1. In addition, Micromax plans to expand the market share in Nepal with plans to bring more smartphones this year. The phone is made in India and poses a threat to existing smartphone brands, in terms of value for money. The smartphone brand, after disappearing for couple of years, is all set to impress Nepalese customers with great features like quad camera, impressive processor and display, all for under NPR. 20,000. In Note 1 packs almost similar…

The most anticipated annual mega online food festival the ‘Bhoj Spring Carnival’ has finally arrived. This carnival is starting from 12th March 2021 and will last till the 18th of March. Bhoj previously known as Bhojdeals is a one-stop mobile app for all the food enthusiasts in Nepal. One can search for their favorite restaurant and get food delivered to them conveniently. One can also get deals with Bhoj when they dine in at various participating restaurants. The Bhoj festival is presented by Somersby and powered by Coke, 2 pm noodles, Blenders milkshake, and Pathao. Bhoj has come up with various cool…

Rolling Nexus, “Nepal’s first professional networking site,” was officially launched on 9th March 2021, along with three mobile applications, after six months of promising testing. With the slogan “Network of New Possibilities,” Rolling Plans Private Limited created rollingnexus.com as its brand and introduced it to the market. The platform was designed with the primary goal of operating in accordance with the 4E principles. Employment – Job creation, advancement, and skill development. Entrepreneurship – explore entrepreneurship opportunities and possibilities within the context of the peer-to-peer social economy and the gig economy. Empowerment – by promoting women, DAGs, PWDs, and retirees on…

We are well aware of the fact that there is a gender disparity when it comes to technology. There is a lack of women in tech. There are very few female leaders when it comes to the technology market and community around the globe. The problem is even worse in emerging and developing markets such as Nepal but things are changing. Here are few women who are leading to close this disparity and paving a more inclusive pathway in Nepal. Shreeya Singh Dhakal She is a Ph.D. student in the Computer Science Department. Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, and Argumentation…

One of the most frequently asked questions in public forums in Nepal these days is “What are the best IT courses/colleges in Nepal?”, “Which is the best IT course in Nepal” or some version of it. Well, to save you the trouble of reading the whole article, I’ll answer this in two words “It depends”. I think a lot of aspiring IT students don’t know the difference between ICT, computer science, software engineering and business computing and information systems degree. On a superficial level, they all might look similar but they all have some differences. Information Technology, Information Systems, and…

Considered the Noble Prize for students, the Impact Summit of Hult Prize is happening for the first time in Kathmandu. Every year the Hult Prize foundation in support of Hult International Business School, United Nations, Clinton Global Initiative, and Education First announces a challenge under Sustainable Development Goals that address the problems of people around the globe. The students are provided a risk–free platform where they can pitch their ideas and can win 1 million dollars as seed funding for their business. The program is organized in four phases starting from the OnCampus program where a team of three to…

In the ambient environment of Buzz Cafe and Bar, Naxal on Saturday, Revamp Nepal even was successfully culminated. Organized by FiBRO Style on 28 February 2021 Saturday, the event attracted over 350 visitors. This exhibition-based networking event featured 12 unique startup ventures from the Nepalese entrepreneurial ecosystem.  The idea of Revamp Nepal originated with the belief that an event like Revamp Nepal could be a fresh touch of hope after nearly a year-long break. The event certainly lived up to its purpose, with all of the participants enthralled by the healthy presence of visitors and customers alike. Revamp Nepal was…

Xiaomi didn’t wait for the new year to launch its latest flagship device, Mi 11. As probably the last flagship phone to be launched this year, this is the world’s first all-new Snapdragon 888 powered smartphone with 5G capability. Looking at the specs sheet alone, the phone can overshadow most of the flagships that came this year with a fair margin. Looking at the incredible price, the phone is all set to become the limelight in 2021. So, let’s take a quick look at Mi 11 and its expected price in Nepal. Mi 11 Overview Design & Display Design-wise, there…

Vianet is offering Bhanyankar happiness with their Bhayankar offer, they are endowing a full year of 20 Mbps internet +via TV for just Rs 800 per month and Rs 9600 for the yearly subscription. Vianet Communications Pvt Ltd. is one of the leading providers of high-speed internet connectivity and communications solutions for individuals and businesses in Kathmandu valley. They are solely focused on FTTH services. To bring the best product and service package that the customer requires and desires they have initiated this offer.   What’s Included in Vianet Bhayankar offer? The Bhayankar offer introduced by Vianet has a via TV…

To improve the effectiveness of the letter and parcel delivery, The General Post Office, Nepal has started using Google Plus Codes. ‘Google Plus Codes Standard Operating Procedures 2077’ has already gotten approval from the Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) as per the recommendation of the General Post Office. In other words, Google Plus Codes have been enacted by GPO Nepal. Before we embark upon the discussion about the impact of this decision on Nepal and Nepali citizens, let us explore what Google Plus Codes actually is. What is “Google Plus Codes”? A Plus code is a digital address that…