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eaders have an extremely final selection of participants who Limportant role to play in any selected 30 employees to be a part organization.They form the of the first batch. base, and the pillars of any company. Keeping this in mind, Mr. Shrestha, also a management Chaudhary Group (CG) has come up trainer, has over two decade long with the concept of Leadership & experience in the field. He was Management Development (LMD) chief of organization development program, a first of its kind training at Administrative Staff program for its employees. College, Jawalakhel from 1990 to 2012.Mr. Niroula is a management The concept of LMD program trainer and consultant at Center for was conceived by Mr. Binod K. International Training and Chaudhary, the president of CG Development (CITD). with the vision to transform the lives of CG executives by The mission of the program, promoting critical thinking which will be conducted over 24 and developing the skill and weeks, is to promote a learning duration of the program to ensure ability to match and be above the environment, and motivate full involvement and consequent requirements of the competitive future leaders. The program growth of the participants.CG has INSIDE world. will focus on different aspects of also decided to incorporate Art of 1 How the Billionaire was tempered? learning. It will incorporate class and Living classes in the training The company first identified around projects basedlearning, and on the session keeping in mind the need 3 LG G2 Introduces new direction in smart phone 50 people whose performance had job training. for leaders to be able to remain been good in the past year from calm and focused in highly com- 5 Official Launch of Godrej EDGE Pro its vast pool of staff. Mr. Ram The training will also require petitive settings. CG management Bhakta Shrestha and Mr. Avash participants to be involved in CSR believes that its employees are 7 Birthday Niroula were then roped in as training activities. A strict evaluation will its assets and the program is an 8 Brain Teasers experts for evaluation and the be carried out throughout the attempt to hone those very assets. 1 2

HOW THE I would like to see Nepal’s politics being driven by economic growth. I want to see BILLIONAIRE someone who does not compromise the country’s interests for his personal or WAS TEMPERED? party-oriented agendas.

Sheikh is actually a billionaire. In , there What are your country’s interests for his personal or par- are only 15 who fall into this category, but ty-oriented agenda. in China 400 because the country is much considerations regarding more transparent. So it’s not about money or the political situation in about being the richest. Are you planning to move Nepal and its repercussions from business to politics? I do agree with you. Sometimes I feel very on the economy? embarrassed when exposed to the situation Business is just a smaller part of a vibrant of my country. People tell me “you are one I must say I am quite optimistic as I see that country. No matter how big CG becomes, of Forbes’ recognized billionaires, but look at there is a pretty buoyant mood in Nepal it will not transform Nepal. But if I can the state of your country!” What I answer is following the November 19 elections. transform Nepal, we can give birth to many that I am doing what I am supposed to do Somehow I am reminded of how I felt it CGs. That’s the difference. My mission is in a manner that lifts my head up. I wish my I am a small in 1992 when late Girija Prasad came to to make the country economically vibrant, friends involved in politics did the same. man from a power. A similar kind of euphoria had taking full advantage of what God had spread through the air, but because of their given us, and increasing our exchanges with small country You are a Nepali, but you infighting, political leaders pushed the countries like China, India, Japan and the with very big country back to a never-ending mess. I hope West. I am 100 percent in politics and I will made most of your fortune that the current mood persists and that this continue to remain in politics. dreams. overseas. Do you want to time wisdom prevails. The political agenda must tackle economic growth, governance, avoid being a big fish in a brain drain and labor migration. All Nepal’s You recently published your small pond? God-gifted natural resources are yet to be autobiography. How did you utilized. It’s a contradiction in terms: instead find time to write a book? The world is all about going beyond of being a major exporter of power, we are In a recent exclusive interview with APD, , Nepal’s first billionaire said that he is just a small man from a small country with national frontiers. In today’s world, you a major power importer. If chaos persists, How do you value it? very big dreams. BY ZHOU SHENGPING/ASIA PACIFIC DAILY should not confine to a single country political instability and a growing risk of yourself, your enterprise, ideas and even for another insurgency will chronically be around When the publisher first approached that matter your capital. With a click of the the corner. me, asking me to write an autobiography, he told me to take as much time as I Forbes’ Billionaire List is the result of the mouse, capital flows from one part of the How did your life change You are rich, but Nepal is so Do you have any other needed. It took me five years to complete the blood and sweat of four generations. I am world to the other, and similarly, business project. First, I asked myself “can I be 100 since you made it into the proud to say that there are 7000 people poor. What is this contrast in shifts from one corner of the globe to the ambitious and dreams in percent honest?” If I was not going to be honest associated with the Chaudhary Group (CG) in opposite one. It is not about time or space. Forbes’ Billionaire List in your eyes? your life? There are rumors and open with my readers, there was no point in 19 countries. Yes, I admit being a very ambitious person May 2013? but I am a small man from a small country about you wanting to get writing an autobiography. I am happy that most Forbes has not listed me as being the richest with very big dreams. readers draw inspiration from the book—as if My entry into the Forbes’ Billionaire List What is the secret of your individual, but our organization. I happened involved in politics. thinking that if Binod Chaudhary has done makes Nepal not only known for the success? to get the credit but it is actually a team’s We are global citizens. We should have faith it, we can also do it! We have already sold Mount Everest and the birthplace of Lord success. I do not think my organization is the and confidence. We also have the potential I am involved in politics already. I was 30,000 copies. We are coming up with the Buddha, but also for her entrepreneurial and It took a lot of hard work and a clear vision richest in our country. There might be other of becoming a Bill Gates, Mark Zukerberg, invited to become a member of the CA in the English edition in early 2014. It will be release managerial skills. and mission. I did something which at the corporate houses with a fortune equal—or Dhirubhai Ambani or whosoever. past. I was a part of the Natural Resources all over South Asia. time was considered pretty unconventional. even greater—than mine. My organization Committee, the only committee that Our organization has extended its wings I am both a dreamer and a planner. I also has been enlisted in Forbes’ for its corporate I always believe that wisdom cannot be submitted its report on time despite the all over the world. Nepalese are running it; credit the people for their hard work in culture and transparency. I expose whatever monopolized. You do not have to attend the leftist force being there. I would like to see Nepalese are managing and owning it. adding bricks to my foundation. CG’s we do and have. world’s top universities to be the world’s best a large-scale transformation. That’s my We have been capable of building a investment outside the country has been brain. The whole world is a playing field if you dream. I want to see Nepal’s politics being transnational corporation and we subjected to thoroughly heedful For example, from the Middle East, there are have skills and believe in entrepreneurship. driven by economic growth. I want to see

successfully operate it. Making it into the considerations. only 4 individuals in Forbes’ list, though every someone who does not compromise the

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Studio Quality Hi-Fi Sound Text Link perfectly with the LG G2 hardware to offer Allows information embedded in text powerful and yet stable performance. In recent years, there has been an increase messages to be selected and easily saved in in consumer demand for superior sound a memo or calendar and searched on a map Following the global launch event in New in smartphones as high-quality multime- or the internet. York City on August 7, the LG G2 will be dia content becomes more ubiquitous. QuickRemote rolled out in over 130 wireless carriers in Smartphones have become hubs for Not only can LG G2 be used to remotely the next eight weeks starting in South Korea entertainment of all kind — TV shows, control popular home entertainment followed by North America, Europe and movies, games — and consumers expect the devices, it can also learn from conventional other key markets. Specific dates for market sound to be just as good as the image. remotes and be customized to operate multiple availability will vary by region and carrier. devices with flexible layouts and keys. The LG G2 is the first smartphone on the market today to feature 24 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi Slide Aside Key Specifications: playback that reproduces studio-like quality Enables easier multitasking by simply “slid- sound, far superior to a CD. Now consumers Processor: 2.26GHz Qualcomm® Snap ing” open apps off to the side using a dragon™ 800 featuring can hear a level of audio realism that hasn’t three-finger swipe. been possible before in a smartphone. quad Krait CPU Display: 5.2-inch Full HD IPS (1080 x Guest Mode 1920 pixels / 423 ppi) Practical UX Connected to Protects owner’s privacy by displaying only Memory: 32GB / 16GB Everyday Life pre-selected apps when guests access the RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 800MHz phone with a secondary unlock pattern. Camera: Rear 13.0MP with OIS / Front LG G2 2.1MP Research shows that the most frequently used smartphone features are the most basic Unmatched Performance Battery: 3,000mAh ones that users often take for granted such OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 INTRODUCES as SMS, social networking, directions and of with Next Generation LTE Size: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm course, making phone calls. The LG G2 comes Colors: Black / White with a number of compelling user experience The LG G2 runs on the industry’s most (UX) features that provide the most practical advanced mobile chipset, the Qualcomm® *(Qualcomm and Snapdragon are NEW DIRECTION Snapdragon™ 800 Processor and value by focusing on a smartphone’s most trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, popular tasks: redefines the smartphone experience through registered in the US and other countries. stunning performance, rich graphics and Other product and brand names may be outstanding battery efficiency. trademarks or registered trademarks of their IN SMARTPHONE Answer Me respective owners.) Automatically answers the call after lowering Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qual- the ringtone when the phone is raised to comm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned DESIGN one’s ear. subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Plug & Pop Through a long-term partnership Recommends options or related features collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, to choose from when the earphone or USB LG was able to deploy the chipset integrated cable is detected.

Kathmandu, Feb. 4, 2014 CG Impex Pvt. Ltd., the sole authorized volume while talking. Long-pressing on the For more efficient energy usage, the LG distributor for LG Mobile Communications rear-mounted volume keys allows users to G2 employs Graphic RAM (GRAM) technology. today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone launch QuickMemoTM and the camera, GRAM reduces the display’s energy use LG G2, the first smartphone introduced making note taking and photo capturing by up to 26 percent on a still frame and under LG’s new “G” Series for premium even easier than before. increases overall usage time on the device by devices, exemplifying LG’s aim to bring forth approximately 10 percent. And with a more customer-centric innovations. And if the LG G2 is lying on a surface face generous 3,000mAh battery that is up, there’s no need to lift the phone to thoughtfully designed to take maximum access the power button on the back. With advantage of the interior space, the LG G2 is New Perspective in KnockON, the LG G2 can be powered on simply by more than ready for a full day’s work or play. Smartphone Design tapping twice on the display. OIS and High Resolution The LG G2 brings everything together in Edge-to-Edge Display and a device with comfortable, functional, for Great Pictures convenient and beautiful design. The LG G2 Best-In-Class Power shifts the paradigm in smartphone design by Capacity The LG G2’s high-resolution camera placing all the buttons on the rear of the device, comes equipped with Optical Image making this the first smartphone to be LG upped the ante by incorporating a Stabilizer (OIS) technology to prevent blurring, completely devoid of side buttons. The 5.2-inch Full HD display in the LG G2, the allowing for clearer, brighter and sharper unique Rear Key concept came from the largest display designed for one-handed images even when in motion or shooting in dim realization when studying users that the operation in today’s popular 2.7-inch width environments. Most current smartphone larger the phone became, the more difficult it smartphone category. In addition to the cameras with OIS tend to offer resolution in was to properly access the side keys. expansive viewing experience, LG’s innovative the 4MP to 8MP range. Dual Routing technology reduced the phone’s Moving the main buttons to the back of the bezel to a mere 2.65mm on the side edge. The G2 is unique in that it offers 13MP phone gave users more control since this and OIS technology in a slim design place was where individuals’ index fingers And with proven IPS technology, the LG G2 without a protruding lens. And features such as are naturally located. Researchers found offers superior graphics, accurate colors and Super Resolution and Multi-point AF help keep that moving the buttons also resulted in clear images without any distortion. everything in focus, just like a standalone fewer dropped phones when adjusting the point-and-shoot digital camera. 5 6 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF GODREJ EDGE PRO

Godrej Appliances in line with its brand promise of “Designed with Curiosity” recently unveiled its EDGE PRO Refrigerator.

ations of the machine with ease and lets the user Refrigerators come with 2 years warranty and the keep a check on the status of the wash even from a washing machines come with one year warranty distance. and there are service centers across the country.

4. Detergent Mixer: The Detergent Mixer with its inbuilt aqua-flow About Godrej Appliances: contours ensures uniform mixing of the The Godrej Group is one of the largest detergent and leads to effective detergent utilization. A players of Home Appliances in India and has always uniform mixed and filtered water-detergent mix is delighted the consumer with relevant technology in then sent into the wash tub which gives a more a wide range of efficient products. In 1958, Godrej effective wash and prevents detergent smudging on was the First Indian Company to manufacture the clothes. Refrigerators and has become synonymous with the category. Godrej pioneered the launch of 5. Cascade Waterfall Effect: Polyurethane Foam (PUF) which became the new The new Godrej Eon Glitz Washing Machine comes benchmark for the refrigerator industry. In the last alluring looks in the Nepalese market. There are two 1 year, Godrej has introduced more than 100 new available models available in this category namely with a unique washing action called the Cascade Effect. This acts like a waterfall which flows from products across various categories- Refrigerators, simple cooling but the range comes with advanced Dry Store WT EON 7000 PFDE and WT EON 7000 PFE with Air conditioners, Microwave Ovens and Washing Godrej EDGE Pro the capacity of 7.0 kg in each model. The available both sides of the drum. The dirty water flows out as freshness, health concerns, storage efficiency, ener- For storage of dry vegetables like onions, potatoes fresh water gushes in to take its place. Machines. With new innovative technologies like gy savings and stylish exteriors to match the life- colors are metallic red, metallic silver red and MuziPlay and Digi Fresh technology in Refrigerators, Refrigerators and garlic. metallic silver grey. styles of the people. The Edge Pro Refrigerators seek Apart from the Godrej Eon Glitz, EOL Pvt. Ltd. Green Balance Technology in Air conditioners, to provide consumers with MAX space, MAX cool- SIF Technology: Godrej Edge uses the Insta-Cook in Microwave Ovens, Tilted Drum in EOL Pvt. Ltd, the sole authorized distributor for The most premium feature for the range is DAC has also brought WT EON 7000 CFE (Godrej Eon) ing and MAX energy efficiency. anti-bacterial property of Silver ions to Washing Machines etc., Godrej is redefining the Godrej Appliances in Nepal officially launched (Dynamic Aqua Power Control) technology which with Fuzzy Logic technology in the Nepali market technology space in Indian Appliances industry. Godrej EDGE Pro models. With cutting edge ensure that your food stays fresh for long is only present in the model WT EON 7000 PFDE which is available in Metallic Carmine color. All the features like maximum energy efficiency, cooling Key Features of Godrej Anti-B Technology making it a superior product among its class. The and space makes it the undisputed leader in the DAC Technology automatically puts the washing Silver ions in the air duct and anti microbial refrigerator segment. machine in sleep mode, at the first detection of Edge Pro Refrigerators resistance in the gasket keep food germ free a water/ power cut. And it automatically starts to With its philosophy “Designed by Curiosity” where and fresh wash once the supply is efficient, enabling you to the products are designed by closely understanding Maximum Energy Efficient 15% more efficient than other 5 star rated ZOP Technology set your machine even when there is no water/ pow- the customers’ preference and inspirational values, er supply. This is absolutely good in the context of refrigerators Special Zinc Oxide Protection fights rust. The Godrej Appliances has in the past 8-9 years introduced Nepal as we often have power cuts. BEST IN CLASS products, has taken up the need for refrigerator comes with a 10 year rust free warranty. Special Features of Godrej Eon Glitz: Enhanced Technology in the Refrigerator in customers’ Stay Cool Technology homes to a new level by announcing the launch of Godrej promises up to 24*Hour cooling retention 100% Green (CFC, HFC & HCFC Free) Godrej Edge Pro Refrigerator range. despite power cuts. With the unpredictable power All refrigerators manufactured by Godrej do not 1. AquaJet Pulsator: situation across many parts of the country especially release harmful gases like CFC / HFC and HCFC The aerodynamic rotor design (the technology Godrej Appliances in line with its brand in the interiors, this superior cooling retention re- which damage the environment that’s similar to what is used in modern day airplanes) promise of “Designed with Curiosity” recently duces the inconvenience of ice melting down and delivers maximum turbulence and enhanced scrub- unveiled its EDGE PRO Refrigerator. Offering 6 star per- food spoilage during power cuts.(*test conditions) Clear Glossy Interiors bing, making the wash best-in-class. formance across parameters such as Maximum Energy Jumbo Vegetable Tray The ‘Edge Pro Refrigerator’ range is a result of efficiency (15% more efficient than other 5 star the company’s commitment to bringing relevant Refrigerators in its class*), Maximum Space Unique Door Crispers innovation for its consumers. Aesthetically designed 2. Gravity Drum: (44% more vegetable space than other 5 star Stores vegetables and fruits, delivering 44% extra in trendy colors such as Lush Wine, Lush Silver, Lush The unique drum contour design ensures Refrigerators in its class*) and Maximum Cooling vegetable space* than other refrigerators. Pink, Lush White, Wine Petals, Wine Matrix, Silver effective and efficient cloth movement inside the tub (80% better cooling than other 5 star Refrigerators Matrix, Wine Sparkle. The refrigerator series has which leads to a four way wash and also provides a in its class*) as compared to any other refrigerators Largest Shelf Space been introduced in the capacity segments ranging better scrubbing action. The gravity drum design is in a similar segment. GODREJ EDGE PRO REFRIGER- Store as many dishes as needed*. from 190 L to 240 Litres. highly effective for dirt removal and consistent wash ATOR is the undisputed leader in its segment. This performance new advancement in the EDGE Pro range of Godrej Largest Freezer in its class* Godrej Eon Glitz Washing Machines Refrigerators is just what you could be looking for, Together with the EDGE Pro Refrigerators, EOL 2.25 L Aqua Space in the door 3. Digital Control Panel: to take your kitchen to another level. Pvt. Ltd. has also officially introduced Godrej Eon The ergonomically designed inclined digital control To store that extra large 2.25 litre bottle of Glitz washing machine which is a perfect blend of panel lets the user seamlessly manage all oper- The Edge Pro Refrigerator range not just comes with water or cola easily style and technology with best in class features and

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Brain Teasers Winner (Volume 14, No. 14) Sonali Sonam, Assistant (CG Electronics) receives cash prize of Rs 1000/- from Kiran Khanal, Manager 2nd 6th 10 th 14 th (CG|Electronics) as the winner of brain teasers contest (Vol 14 No. 14). Phadindra Bikram Karki Diwakar Khanal Sanam Shrestha Ralina Aryal Security Guard | General Service Asst General Manager | Finance & A/C Executive | Sales Junior Executive | Corporate Affair

Vijay Patil Bol Gopal Shrestha Muna Tamang Ketan Kumar Dhal ? ? ? ? Executive | Purchase Assistant | After Sales Service Trainee | After Sales Service Senior ExecutiveAfter | Sales Service ? ? Yogendra Adhikari Assistant Manager | Sales 10 Questions? rd th th st Color : Red, Violet 3 8 12 31 Food : Chicken dishes Sabin Bhujel Surendra Bhatta Hom Raj Bohara Anju Pokharel Movie : Govinda starrer movies Executive | Marketing Junior Executive | Sales Senior Executive | Sales Junior ExecutiveSales Dress : Kurta Salwar Sudarshan Regmi Mahendra Baral Assistant | After Sales Service Junior Assistant | Sales Singer : Om Bikram Bista

Khyam Raj Kuikel Gadget : LG mobiles Senior Executive | Sales Ideal Person : Manisha Koirala th Like to visit : Pokhara 15 Unforgettable moment : When my husband gifted Jigyash Ghimire Executive | Internal Audit & Systems me golden chain

Bhairab Lal Singh Something that no one Senior Executive | Secreterial knows about you : I love cooking Saraswati Shrestha Bhola Rawal Support Staff | GSD Assistant | Sales

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