My First Job

My First Job

By Sambridhi Shrestha It was during my second semester of college, while studying to get my Bachelors in Business Administration, when I applied as a part-time researcher for Whittaker Associates. I didn’t expect to get the job, but as luck would have it, I did! It...
“The Book of Why”

“The Book of Why”

By Dean Whittaker While attending a geek conference, Big Data Ignite, this month I purchased a copy of “The Book of Why.” In it the authors, Judea Pear and Dana Mackenzie, discuss the science of cause and effect which is based on mathematics. As with any science, it...

A Look into the Indra Jatra Festival

By Sambridhi Shrestha Nepal is a diverse country made up of communities that celebrate their unique cultures with festivals. Amongst them, the Newar community celebrates the highest number of festivals year-round, and to-date has been able to retain and restore the...
Leaders Change the World

Leaders Change the World

By Dean Whittaker I never set out to be a leader. One summer in 8th grade I was sponsored by my small town American Legion to attend Boys State, a one-week summer camp at the state capital. Boys State teaches young people about citizenship and leadership. (Note: there...
Freelancing: The Future of the Workforce

Freelancing: The Future of the Workforce

By Ayush Dev Pant The Gig Economy is infiltrating the global market, and it has caused Human Resource Management to be the most trending topic in the current business scenario. Since the Industrial Revolution, business owners have had the power and authority to hire...