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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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Deepak Acharya is a wine enthusiast and the Managing Director and Founder of Drinkers Nepal. In this podcast, he breaks down the world of wine from a Nepalese perspective, discussing the Nepal wine industry, changing drinking culture, wine appreciation, and how consumers can better understand what they are drinking. The conversation explores everything from the history of wine and wine culture in Nepal to the complete wine making process. Deepak explains red wine, white wine, French wine, wine origins, wine bottle labels, and how different types of wine are produced and consumed. He also discusses whether expensive wine is really better, what determines wine quality, and how beginners can choose a good wine without simply looking at the price. Deepak also explains how to read a wine bottle and understand wine labels, how to store wine at home, when wine can expire, and the differences between consuming red wine and white wine. He shares wine recommendations and insights into how Drinkers Nepal was established and developed as a platform around drinking culture and education. This episode is a detailed introduction to wine for beginners as well as anyone interested in wine in Nepal, the Nepal wine industry, wine history, wine storage, wine recommendations, wine making, red wine vs white wine, and the evolving wine culture in Nepal.

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Can you really boost your immunity? Are autoimmune diseases increasing in Nepal? And how much do we actually understand about the human immune system? In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, Prof. Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai, Nepal's first and only subspecialist in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, explains the science behind immunity, autoimmune diseases, immune disorders, allergies, and rheumatological conditions. Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai discusses why autoimmune diseases may be increasing, how immune diseases are treated in Nepal, and why Nepal still has significant awareness gaps around immune system diseases. He explains what the immune system actually is, whether age affects immunity, how people should approach a check-up for immunity disorders, and why the idea that you can simply "boost" your immune system is misleading. The conversation also explores how to make the immune system function properly, the limitations of the human body, genes and disease, gene editing, bone marrow transplantation and the rare ARPC1B disorder. Why does ARPC1B appear to affect some Nepalese patients? What can genetic research tell us about disease? And how could gene editing shape the future of human health? This episode covers the immune system, autoimmune diseases in Nepal, immune disorders, immunology in Nepal, rheumatology, allergies, ARPC1B, gene editing, bone marrow transplant, and the future of human genes.

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