On the quiet and reflective morning of Paush 23, 2082 (7th of Jan. 2026), Nirvana College experienced a turning point that went far beyond a conventional faculty development program. Inside the calm space of its conference hall, twenty-five educators gathered not to learn new techniques or policies, but to reconnect with the deeper meaning of why they teach. This gathering marked the beginning of the “Science of Flourishing” series, a bold initiative that redefined education as a living process of …
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This comprehensive report details the design, implementation, outcomes, and lasting impact of a transformative series of team-building trainings for the Divisional Forest Office (DFO) teams of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and Nawalparasi. The program was expertly designed and facilitated by Dr. RC Lamichhane, CEO of the Eastern Research Institute of Positive Science (ERIPS) and Principal of Nirvana College. Dr. Lamichhane brought internationally recognized expertise to this initiative as a certified trainer in Appreciative Inquiry for Igniting Positive Business and Societal Transformation from Case …
A Heart-to-Heart with the Principal that Redefined Learning for Our Class XI & XII Scholars There are moments in education that transcend timetables and textbooks—moments that don’t just inform, but transform. Recently, our Class XI & XII students experienced one such moment in a powerful, open dialogue with the Principal here in Nirvana College Kumaripati. This wasn’t a lecture or a formal address; it was a collision of dreams and reality, a shared space where the future felt tangible, malleable, …
A New Chapter of Positivity, Excellence, and Transformative Education Begins Nirvana College proudly welcomes Dr. Ram Chandra Lamichhane as its newly appointed Principal, a distinguished scholar, visionary leader, and one of South Asia’s foremost experts in Appreciative Inquiry, peacebuilding, leadership development, and transformative education. Dr. Lamichhane brings with him an exceptional academic and professional legacy. He holds a Ph.D. in “Peace and Development in Nepal: An Appreciative Inquiry Approach” and is internationally certified in “Appreciative Inquiry for Igniting Positive Business …
Abstract This exclusive two-day motivational training, organized by Sagarmatha Chaudhary Eye Hospital (SCEH) in collaboration with the Eastern Research Institute of Positive Science (ERIPS), aimed to rejuvenate intrinsic motivation, reinforce shared values, and strengthen the hospital’s collective purpose. The program, titled “Reawakening Purpose, Passion, and Possibility – Building a Thriving SCEH Culture,” aligned closely with the SCEH Vision 2035: ‘Smart Vision for All.’ Guided by Appreciative Inquiry and Positive Psychology, the training created a deeply reflective, inspirational, and collaborative learning …
The Eastern Research Institute of Positive Science (ERIPS) successfully conducted the “Appreciative Leadership Development Training: Transforming Pain into Happiness and Building a Prosperous Future” from 6–8 Ashoj 2082 at Hotel Manang, Thamel, Kathmandu. This transformative program, held under the inspirational call, “Let us turn pain into energy for happiness, rise again, and commit to building a golden future,” brought together participants from diverse sectors to explore leadership through a positive and transformative lens. The three-day training welcomed 16 participants, including …
Kathmandu, Nepal – Mr. Sher Bahadur BC, Under Secretary of the Government of Nepal, has been awarded the Asian Professional Achievement Award 2025 for his remarkable contributions to public administration and transformative local governance. As the Chief Administrative Officer of Tokha Municipality, Mr. BC demonstrated exceptional vision, integrity, and dedication. His leadership was not just about managing systems but about igniting possibilities—bringing fresh energy into governance through innovation, community participation, and institution-building. His reforms significantly strengthened municipal capacity, improved service …
Author:KeyTalk/Source:KeyTalkhttp://www.keytalk.com.cn/wap/news/show-748.html Appreciative Inquiry: Reshaping the Future ——A record of Nepal’s national treasure AI master’s exploration journey The highly anticipated public lecture, “Appreciative Inquiry: Reshaping the Future,” hosted by the Sichuan Federation of Enterprises, organized by Chengdu Key Dialogue Management Consulting Co., Ltd., and co-organized by the Deyang Corporate Culture Research Association, the Sichuan Human Resources Club, and the Southwest MBA Elite Club, took place as scheduled at 9:20 AM on October 31, 2017, in Conference Room 301 of the Sichuan …
Dr. Sunita Sharma, DRR, CC and GESI Expert Introduction Nepal is experiencing one of the fastest rates of urbanization in South Asia, with particularly rapid expansion in the Kathmandu Valley and emerging metropolitan centers such as Pokhara and Biratnagar. This transformation is reshaping economic opportunities, population distribution, and land use, but it is unfolding within a geologically fragile Himalayan environment. The country’s steep mountain slopes, high seismic activity, and inherently unstable soils create a physical landscape that is already prone …
Riwaj Lamichhane, M.Sc. IT & Mgmt. After students finish their SEE exams, a big question arises: “What to do now?” It is a situation full of possibilities but also full of pressure, confusion, and uncertainty. That is where our program, Design Your Future, comes in. This is not a type of coaching class. This is not a lecture, either. Design Your Future is a completely new, 3-day experiential learning workshop where students have the opportunity to explore who they …