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What caused the Rasuwa flood, and could one of Nepal’s major flood disasters have been avoided? In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, journalist and author Ramesh Bhushal breaks down the Rasuwa flood, its possible causes, Nepal’s preparedness, and the critical failures that made the disaster more devastating. The conversation begins by examining the power and scale of the Rasuwa flood and what happened on the ground. Ramesh Bhushal explains the factors behind the Rasuwa flood cause, whether the disaster could have been avoided, and where Nepal failed in understanding and preparing for the growing risk of natural disasters. The discussion also explores Nepal’s broader flood disaster management system, disaster preparedness, early warning, infrastructure, government response, and the lessons Nepal needs to learn from the Rasuwa disaster. As climate change increases the risks of extreme weather and flooding, how can Nepal better prepare for future natural disasters? From the Rasuwa flood and Nepal floods to climate change in Nepal, flood risk, disaster management, and future preparedness, this episode raises important questions about whether Nepal is prepared for the next major disaster. Watch the full conversation with journalist and author Ramesh Bhushal to understand what caused the Rasuwa flood, what Nepal got wrong, and what needs to change to prevent future disasters.

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Muskan Khatun, activist, law student and acid attack survivor, joins us for a deeply personal conversation about her life before the acid attack, the incident that changed her life, her recovery, and her continued fight for justice and awareness for acid attack victims in Nepal. In this episode, Muskan Khatun shares the story behind the acid attack, the challenges she faced during treatment, the pain experienced by her family, and how she found the strength to raise her voice for other acid attack survivors. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding acid attack victims, the emotional challenges of dealing with trauma, and why punishment should focus on the criminals rather than the victims. Muskan also talks about why she chose to pursue law, what justice means to her, how individuals should respond to threats, and what the government should do to better support acid attack victims. She reflects on the support she received, the international response to her case, and how she learned to manage her emotions after one of the hardest phases of her life. This conversation explores acid attack in Nepal, acid violence, women’s rights, victim support, acid attack law, justice for acid attack victims, treatment and rehabilitation, activism, and resilience. Watch the full conversation with Muskan Khatun and hear her story of surviving an acid attack, finding strength, pursuing justice, and becoming a voice for others.

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Chef Prakash Katuwal, a renowned chef, entrepreneur, and owner of Alev Kebab Sultane, joins us for an insightful conversation about food, entrepreneurship, restaurant management, and the realities of building a successful food business in Nepal. In this episode, Chef Prakash Katuwal shares his journey into the food industry, how he started his food business, and the story behind Alev Kebab Sultane. He explains what Turkish food really means, how Turkish cuisine differs from Nepali food, and why food consistency is one of the biggest challenges for restaurants. He also opens up about his life before becoming a chef, his struggles while living and working in China, and the hardest parts of running a restaurant in Nepal. The conversation goes beyond cooking and explores the business side of the restaurant industry. Chef Prakash discusses restaurant management, hidden costs in restaurants, handling difficult customers, maintaining food quality, and why being an expert chef does not necessarily mean you can successfully run a restaurant. He also talks about how long it takes to become a good chef, whether MSG is good or bad, and the improvements Nepal restaurants need to make. From returning from a foreign country to work in Nepal to expanding Alev Kebab Sultane toward India, Chef Prakash shares valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, discipline, consistency, and building a sustainable restaurant business. Watch the full conversation for an honest look into the life of a Nepali chef entrepreneur and the realities of the food industry in Nepal.

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In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Biswo Nath Paudel, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), for an in-depth conversation on the **economic journey of Nepal and the USA and why the two countries followed very different paths of development. Starting from the period after 1800, Dr. Paudel takes us through the historical economic transformation of Nepal and the United States, examining how opportunities, resources, institutions, infrastructure, and innovation shaped their respective economies. The discussion explores whether Nepal missed major economic opportunities or failed to create them, while the USA successfully transformed its resources into engines of economic growth. We look at **how the USA used its rivers for development, the country’s economic journey after 1800 and 1870, and how America eventually built the foundations that helped it become a global economic superpower. Dr. Paudel also explains where Nepal lacked in its development journey until 1929, how Nepal’s economy evolved over time, and the progress Nepal has made in recent decades. The conversation also touches on Nepal’s recent development, including the impressive growth of the health sector. This episode is a deep look at the Nepal and USA economic journey, Nepal economic history, USA economic development, Nepal vs USA economy, economic development of Nepal, Nepal’s missed economic opportunities, infrastructure development, innovation, and Nepal’s economic future. Why did the USA develop faster than Nepal? Did Nepal miss its economic opportunity? What can Nepal learn from the American economic journey? Watch the full conversation with Dr. Biswo Nath Paudel for a historical and economic perspective on the development journeys of Nepal and the USA. #NepalEconomy #USAEconomy #NepalVsUSA #BiswoNathPaudel #NepalRastraBank #EconomicDevelopment

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In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, we sit down with Kusang Tamang, a Nepalese entrepreneur, beer enthusiast, craft beer pioneer, and international development specialist. As the co-founder of Brewpublic, Kathmanbrew, and Nepal Craft Beer Distributors, Kusang has played an important role in Nepal’s growing craft beer culture and independent beer industry. He has also been involved in ventures including Wok n Roll Nepal and other culinary businesses. The conversation takes us deep into the world of Nepal craft beer, from tasting different styles of beer to understanding how beer is actually brewed. Kusang discusses his famous 30 Days, 100 Beers experience, lager, pilsner, Belgian beer and West Coast IPA, while explaining carbonation, flavor, alcohol content and the growing preference for flavored beer in Nepal. We also explore why beer is so expensive in Nepal, the current state of microbrewing in Nepal, and the challenges faced by the local beer industry. Kusang shares his journey from studying Political Science to becoming a craft beer entrepreneur in Nepal, his obsession with beer, home beer brewing, and the experience of running Brewpublic and Wok n Roll Nepal. The podcast also explores Nepal’s nightlife and alcohol industry, responsible drinking, fitness, staying healthy, and the question of how alcohol affects the human body. Whether you are interested in craft beer Nepal, beer brewing, entrepreneurship, the Nepal beer industry, microbrewing, nightlife, or the business behind your favorite beer, this episode offers an inside look at one of Nepal’s most interesting emerging industries.

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