Sushant Pradhan Podcast

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Why is Nepal not progressing despite decades of political change, development promises, and global opportunities? In this episode, rapper and producer Nasty joins geopolitical analyst and commentator Jason Vaidya for a wide-ranging conversation on Nepal’s development, geopolitics, war, democracy, money, technology, education, and the changing world order. They explore where Nepal may be falling behind, how global powers influence smaller countries, the origins and wider impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, debates around democracy, and Nepal’s possible role during a major global conflict. The conversation also moves through the Kennedy assassination, questions surrounding 9/11, the rise of the United States in the modern world, the power of money and the dollar, World War II, Japan’s post-war transformation, AI, emerging technology, and even the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Nasty also reflects on rap, social struggle, and how different generations experience society, while Jason shares geopolitical perspectives on global power, South Asia, education, and the challenges facing millennials. The episode asks a bigger question: are Nepal and the world entering one of their toughest periods yet?

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Suman Rayamajhi, Managing Director and Co-founder of Upaya, joins us for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, business growth, logistics, investment, and what it really takes to scale a company in Nepal. Suman shares his journey from being a CA to becoming a business owner and explains how Upaya was built, how the company navigated COVID, and the challenges involved in growing a logistics business in Nepal. The conversation explores the leadership qualities founders need, how stock options work, what investors actually look for before investing, and how entrepreneurs can prepare their businesses for funding. We also discuss working with vendors, cash on delivery, inventory and warehouse management, the high cost of capital in different sectors, post-flood logistics management, and the potential use of drones in logistics. The discussion then moves into startup scalability, funding and investment, Upaya’s international expansion, and the difficulties entrepreneurs face while doing business in Nepal. Suman also shares his perspective on whether Nepal can produce a $1 billion company and what would need to change for Nepali startups to reach that scale. A practical conversation for anyone interested in Suman Rayamajhi, Upaya Nepal, entrepreneurship Nepal, startup funding, investors, business leadership, logistics business, startup scalability, warehouse management, and building a successful business in Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Suman Rayamajhi:

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Dr. Bikash Parajuli, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about sports injuries, cycling injuries, gym injuries, back pain, spine health, and modern orthopedic surgery. He explains the risks involved in adventure cycling, common cycling injuries, runner’s knee, leg strength and longevity, pinched nerves, finger cracking, and the difference between good pain and bad pain during training. The conversation also explores David Goggins’ knee problems and what athletes can learn from extreme endurance figures such as James Lawrence, Jonas Deichmann, and Dean Karnazes. Dr. Bikash discusses what causes gym injuries, how cyclists and lifters can reduce injury risk, habits that support spine health, warning signs people should not ignore, and why forceful neck cracking can be dangerous. On the surgical side, he shares unique orthopedic cases involving bone lengthening, complex treatment, 3D surgical models used to prepare for difficult procedures, and common fears around back pain surgery and paralysis. He also explains how orthopedic surgeons approach complex cases and how technology can improve surgical planning. This episode brings together sports medicine, orthopedic surgery in Nepal, adventure cycling, injury prevention, spine care, knee pain, cycling safety, and practical lessons for runners, cyclists, gym-goers, and anyone who wants to stay active for the long term.

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Dipak Gyawali, an engineer and geopolitical analyst, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about Nepal’s floods, climate change, hydropower, development, agriculture and geopolitics. The discussion begins with one of Nepal’s biggest current debates: should every major flood automatically be linked to climate change? Gyawali discusses the Rasuwa flood, mass wasting, Himalayan geology and the different factors behind natural disasters. He also examines Nepal’s approach to climate compensation, climate justice and loss and damage, questioning how Nepal should present its case internationally. The conversation then moves into Nepal hydropower, sustainable development and the country’s energy future. Gyawali discusses whether Nepal’s current hydropower model is sustainable in the long run, the potential of pump storage hydropower and the relationship between energy, development and environmental risk. The episode also explores Nepal agriculture, long-term development challenges and Nepal geopolitics. Gyawali discusses the changing global order, globalization and Balen Shah’s UN appearance, along with the diplomatic questions surrounding Nepal’s climate and development message internationally. A wide-ranging discussion on Nepal climate change, Rasuwa flood, climate compensation Nepal, Nepal hydropower, pump storage hydro, agriculture, sustainable development, Balen Shah UN, Nepal geopolitics and Nepal’s energy future

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What is the story behind the iconic photograph from Nepal’s 1990 movement? Photojournalist Min Ratna Bajracharya revisits that image and shares his memories of working as a journalist during the protests. The conversation begins with the 1990 Jana Andolan, known in Nepal as २०४६ सालको जनआन्दोलन, before returning to the start of his photography journey. He discusses how he entered photography, his professional life, and the experiences that followed as he continued working behind the camera. Along the way, Min Ratna recalls meeting King Birendra and shares memories involving Toni Hagen and Narayan Gopal. From earning Hagen’s trust to the story behind a famous photograph of Narayan Gopal, these accounts bring the people associated with the pictures into the conversation. The discussion also touches on Dashrath Rangasala, Samyak Dan, and his recollections connected to the earthquake. Later, he reflects on Nepal’s many revolutions and discusses the Nepal royal massacre, adding further chapters to a conversation spanning photography, public figures, and political change. For viewers interested in Nepal’s history, Nepali photojournalism, or the stories behind familiar photographs, this episode brings those interests together through Min Ratna’s experiences. Watch the full conversation to hear how his photography journey connects with the historical moments discussed—and the personal memories that sit beyond the frame.

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