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Dr Sanduk Ruit - Eye Surgeon
Recipient of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, medical director of Til Ganga Eye Hospital, Dr Sanduk Ruit is a man of great vision and capacity. He was also awarded Asian of the Year 2006 by Readers Digest.

Samrat Upadhyay - Writer
The first Nepali fiction writer in English to be published in the West, author Samrat Upadhyay of Arresting God in Kathmandu , The Guru of Love and The Royal Ghosts is also the recipient of the Whiting Writers Award.

Appa Sherpa - Mountaineer
Courageous Appa Sherpa is a Guinness World Record holder. With his 16 th summit atop Mount Everest , he is considered the most expert high altitude climber in the world.

Rajesh Hamal - Actor
Superstar of Nepali cinema, Rajesh Hamal has a huge fan following across the country. Well spoken, intelligent and creative, he also endorses several brands in Nepal .

Nima Rumba - Singer/Actor
Good looks, great voice and a charming personality make Nima Rumba a popular youth icon in Nepal .

Bhushan Dahal - Television Personality
His shows have a distinct edge, he has held audiences enthralled with his creativity and spark and continues to do so. Bhushan Dahal is a name synonymous with television in the country.

Gagan Thapa - Student Activist /Politician
Firebrand student activist, Gagan Thapa (Nepali Congress) is perhaps among the most popular pro-democracy leaders of contemporary Nepal . He believes that the youth of the country are agents of change.

Narayan Wagle -Journalist
Editor of the country's leading newspaper, Kantipur daily, Narayan Wagle is also the author of the best selling novel, Palpasa Café. A nature enthusiast, Wagle also has a keen interest in folk music, photography and script writing.

Dr Bhagwan Koirala - Heart Surgeon
Director of Ganga Lal Heart Institute, Dr Bhagwan Koirala is a god sent saviour of many hearts. Among the most reputed cardiac surgeons in the country, Dr Koirala is the only surgeon in Nepal trained to perform paediatric and adult heart operations.

Kiran Manandhar - Artist
Kiran Manandhar's foray into the world of arts began 20 years ago; today he is an eminent artist recognised for his works at national and international levels.

Girija Prasad Koirala - Politician
He heads Nepal 's largest political party and has been active in politics for over 60 years. Girija Prasad Koirala has contributed extensively to the country's growth, development and democracy. He has held the office of prime minister of the country several times.

Dr Bhola Rijal - Gynaecologist
A dedicated professional of high calibre, Dr Bhola Rijal is a senior and renowned gynaecologist and obstetrician and the chairperson of Om Hospital and Research Centre. He has raised his voice in support of legalising abortion in Nepal and has contributed extensively towards infertility research in Nepal .

Dr Shashank Koirala - Eye Specialist
A noted opthamologist, Dr Shashank Koirala is also an active politician with Nepali Congress.

Binod Chaudhary - Business Leader
A leading businessman, Binod Chaudhary stands at the helm of Chaudhary group, a conglomerate of 40 businesses with an investment outlay of over 250 million dollars. Additionally he is also the president of CNI.

Raju Lama - Singer
Lead singer of Mongolian Hearts, Raju Lama is a sensational success. He is looked up to as an idol by many, many young and upcoming singers.

Sunil Pokharel - Theatre Artiste
He is the actor who has redefined theatre for Nepal . Highly versatile and creative, Sunil Pokharel is director of the Aarohan Theatre Group and founder of Gurukul. He is passionate about his work and it shows!

Nirnaya Shrestha - Rap Singer
Nirnaya Shrestha is a favourite with hip hop lovers. Young, energetic and here to stay, Nirnaya has a huge and young fan following.

Durganath Sharma - Television Personality
He started his career with Nepal Television in 1985 and shortly thereafter became a household name. Durganath Sharma is a respected media personality of the country.

Shambhu Thapa - Lawyer
Eminent lawyer and senior human rights advocate, Shambhu Thapa is a self asserted guardian of law. His voice booms across courtrooms and his sharp acumen saw him become the president of Nepal Bar Association.

Gopal Kakshapati - Entrepreneur
Success in business requires hard work, vision and diligence; Gopal Kakshapati personifies this success with the highly popular landmark restaurant and pub, Nanglo.

Tshering Rhitar Sherpa - Film Maker
A well known name in film making, Tshering Rhitar Sherpa is considered a creative genius in his field.

Pashupati SJB Rana - Politician
President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Pashupati SJB Rana is a politician, poet and writer.

Prakash Chandra Lohani - Politician/Economist
Former finance minister and well known economist, Prakash Chandra Lohani is also the vice chairman of the Rashtriya Janshakti Party.

Santosh Pant - Actor
A television artiste known for comedy and satire, Santosh Pant has held captive audiences for many, many years in varying roles.

Kumar Basnet - Folk Singer
Kumar Basnet has carved a niche for himself in the hearts of thousands of Nepalis with his beautiful folk songs.

Ganesh Thapa - Football Player
He has raised the bar for sports people. An excellent footballer of his times, Ganesh Thapa is still actively involved in the development of the sport through his association with ANFA.

Comrade Prachanda - Politician
Pushpa Kamal Dahal or Prachanda is the most talked about politician of our times.

His Majesty King Gyanendra
Declared King of Nepal at the age of three for the first time, King Gynanendra ascended the throne again in June 2001. Known for his business acumen, His Majesty is also recognised for his keen interest in nature and wildlife conservation.

Yogendra Sakya - Hotelier
Yogendra Sakya is chairman of the Ace Group of Hotels. Soft spoken, humorous and well liked, Sakya has contributed extensively towards the development of the tourism sector in the country.

Anil Shah -Banker
An illustrious career that spans over a decade, Anil Shah is the CEO of Nabil Bank and considered a dexterous banker.

Ramesh Chaudhary - Scientist
Ramesh Chaudhary created a name for himself in the field of engineering and technology by building Nepal 's first robot.

Kaniska Chaugain - Cricketer
The biggest star of the Nepali cricket team, Kanishka Chaugain is an determined cricketer who gives hope to the country's sport ambitions.

Kamal Thapa - Politician
Politician, minister several times and a sports enthusiast, Kamal Thapa is recognised as a dynamic and versatile individual.

Laxman Shrestha - Artist
An ambassador of excellence in the field of art, Laxman Shrestha is a widely acclaimed artist in Nepal and abroad.

Pradip Giri - Politician
Pradip Giri has been associated with politics for almost four decades. He is recognised for his keen intelligence and his negotiation skills.

Suraj Singh Thakuri - Television Presenter
Television presenter, Suraj Singh Thakuri is also director of music videos and is a model / actor.

Saurabh Jyoti - Businessman
Saurabh Jyoti carries forward his legacy in business with great responsibility and dignity. He is also actively involved with spearheading programmes to promote entrepreneurship through NYEF.

Gautam SJB Rana - Businessman
Witty, sharp and suave, Gautam SJB Rana (popularly known as G2) is the executive chairman of Baber Mahal Revisited. He is affiliated with KVPT and is a strong voice for heritage conservation besides being a writer and columnist.

Prithvi Pande - Banker
Confident, sincere and a visionary, Prithvi Pande is the CEO of Nepal Investment Bank.

Vijay Lama - Pilot/Actor
A man of varied roles, Vijay Lama is pilot with RNAC, actor and singer.

Badal - Revolutionary Politician
Ram Bahadur Thapa or Badal is a revolutionary known for his leadership in the revolutionary movement. He believes in competitive politics and spearheads the revolutionary Eastern Command.

Nikhil Upreti - Film Artiste
Known as the best action hero in Nepali cinema, Nikhil Upreti performs his own stunts with a penchant for perfection.

Rajendra Khetan - Business Man
A high profile businessman, Rajendra Khetan is executive director of the Khetan Group and recipient of several prestigious awards.

Salil Subedi - Musician
Writer, musician and theatre artist, Salil Subedi is the face of a new generation of creative youngsters. He excels at playing the Didgeridoo.

Col Madan KC - Army Officer
Retired Nepal Army pilot, Col Madan KC is known for his recue operations of mountaineers for many years. He has also set the record for flying a helicopter at the highest altitude during the rescue operations of an American Expedition in 1986 to Mount Everest .

Capt. Ganga Prasad Rijal - Pilot
Capt. Ganga Prasad Rijal loves flying and has an illustrious career with RNAC to show for it. His family is called the family of flyers as all his three sons are also pilots.

Dr Ashok Banskota - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Ashok Banskota is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon at the B& B Hospital which he established with Dr Jagdish Lal Baidya. His outstanding contribution to the development of orthopaedic services in Nepal has been recognised through prestigious awards at national and international levels.

Gauri Pradhan - Social Worker
Gauri Pradhan has become the voice of the street children of Nepal . He has relentlessly worked towards finding programmes that would work for the children's benefit and give them a measure of security. He is the founder president of CWIN.


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I dont know about others but I was much surprised not to see the members of "MAHA" in that list,Haribansa Acharya or Madankrishna Shrestha or both of them by far deserve to be in that list...niranya is there but they aren't?? I think its the insult of nirnaya more than theirs and Kanishka Chaugain?? Binod Das is a much better cricketer and good looking than chaugain,how could you forget the skipper of the national team?? And Hari khadka,although he's a bit overrated but still he's looked upon as a role model by a lot of youths who kick the ball.And of course,how could they forget me??:p...these are the reasons why I haven't considered this article to be serious...
And calling Dr. Bhola Rijal gay just because he's a gyanecologist is pathetic,Grow up!

chakku wrote:

....steady on loote. where did you get this one of the best in the world thing from?..धेरै हाबादारी कुरा नगर न साथी।

i did not say anything which was not known or written about dr. devkota. i am sure you are aware of the complicated surgery to separate the joint heads of the twin, which he led with the help of singaporian surgeons - a surgery of one of it's kind. i am not saying he is the best but he is certainly one of the best in his business. even if that does not earn him an official position for one of the best surgeons in the world, he sure does deserve a top spot for one of the top men in nepal.

LooTe

there are more people than Dr. Devkota who deserve a place in Nepal's most influential peoples. How did all these guys like Nirnaya make it with a couple of albums behind him? and who is this Suraj Singh Thakuri guy?

'i did not say anything which was not known or written about dr. devkota. i am sure you are aware of the complicated surgery to separate the joint heads of the twin, which he led with the help of singaporian surgeons - a surgery of one of it's kind. i am not saying he is the best but he is certainly one of the best in his business. even if that does not earn him an official position for one of the best surgeons in the world, he sure does deserve a top spot for one of the top men in nepal.'

LooTe bro,

If you start believing everything that nepali press writes, then you'll have to believe that giraja's is a 'superhuman' or 'god-like' and so on. But truth of the matter is you and i all know what he's.

Yes i'm aware about the pioneering surgery that took place in singapore. But it wasn't dr devkota but dr pant who was part of the team. Dr Pant's also a renowned neurosurgeon in nepal.

Dr Devkota may have great gifted hands and cuts flesh extremely precisely, but that doesn't make him a great surgeon. A great surgeon is the one who not only has great hands but respects his patients as individuals and takes a holistic approach in their treatment. From what i hear from people who've worked for him in the past and some of my own relatives who have visited him as his patients, he's an arrogant and stroppy sod who lacks respect for others. Just because he came from a village and excelled in his studies i certainly would not idolise him as a great surgeon. It takes a lot more to become a really great surgeon.

जहाँसम्म टप ५० को कुरा छ, कमल थापा त त्यो लिष्टमा छ भने डा. देबकोटा मात्रै किन जो राख्दिए नि हुन्छ।

Now what is that VOW magazine, is it popular in nepal??

Obviously, if the top's list of nepal does not include MAHA from comedy but has Santosh panta, No Upendra Devkota in medical field but ashok banskota, there is some problem. when upendra devkota, anuradha koirals etc joined the Gyanendre's cabinet, my unscientific guess is that majority of politically aware nepalese, at that time, were actually positive.
Is upendra devkota a likable person, MAY BE NOT but is he a devoted doctor, nationalist and patriot ABSOLUTELY
Dont forget, TIME magazine regularly have people like OSAMA BIN LADEN, POL POT, FIEDEL CASTRO, MUKTADA AL SADR, ABU MUSAB AL ZARKAWI , KHUMENI in top peoples list so no wonder Kamal thapa, Pashupati shamsher rana are in the list

Just wonder what were the criteria used to select these people ?
Also what does it mean "Nepal's top 49 Men " mean ?


I am sorry if someone has posted these questions and they had been answered by the thread starter and other people in the know.

Dr. Devkota is a pioneer in his field. If you think he does not respect his patients, then why are the people still waiting for months to go see him? If you want respect more than the cure to your disease go see some peon, they will respect you.

Regarding him charging high fees, it is based on supply and demand, nobody is putting a gun on your head and asking you to go see him. There are plenty of other doctors. It is your choice. If you want to get his time and skills you got to give something in return. Money is the medium of exchange.

I'm not sure whether he should be on the top 50 list or not but looking at the above list I will say YES. Like someone has mentioned before this list doesnot mean much because it has Gayne, Kamal Thapa, Girija and as such.

Somebody mentioned his joining the government in 2001. We don't know what his true intentions were so we should not be too quick to judge. One thing is for sure that he did not do it for the money because he can probably make more in his practice. Maybe he thought that he could be part of the team that can bring peace.

There were few comments about his personal life too. Nobody has right to comment on other people's personal lives. That is absolutely pathetic and truly uncalled for. I'm not sure whether he is still married or divorced but that is none of my business. People who are into character assasination should look at themselves and their family too. Do you beleive that your family is the only one without any flaws? Don't act as if your shit does not stink.

Ladies never add my name in VOW

Timi haru ko jasto chillo paper ko mag ma aafno naam ra fotu dekhyobhane malai laaz laauchha!

i_nepali,

There's no criteria for this selection and they announce to vote for a top man in Nepal a mone back in same magazine. It's not scientific and accurate in terms of random selection.

If you are further interested you can check in this link,
http://www.vownepal.com/portal/modules.php?name=VOW_Savor&myaction=show&art_type=general&myid=329

real_me, thanks for your reply and also the link.
Catch ya later : )

'Dr Devkota is a pioneer in his field.'

..really? how?

i've nothing against him personally. i totally agree that he's possibly one of the best neurosurgeons in the country. तर हौवाको भरमा हुँदै नभएको कुरा नलेखौन साथीहरु! संसार कै राम्रो मध्यको एक, बिदेशबाट पनि उनलाई रिफर गर्छन रे जस्ता ह्ल्लाहरुको पछि नलागौं भन्ने मात्र मेरो विचार हो।

i did a quick search on his publications in Pubmed (most popular internet database of medical literature), and found only 5 journal articles in his name (that too since 1984).

1: Devkota UP, Aryal KR
Result of surgery for ruptured intracranial aneurysms in Nepal.
Br J Neurosurg. 2001 Feb;15(1):13-6.
PMID: 11303654 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

2: Joshi SM, Devkota UP. Related Articles, Links
The management of brain abscess in a developing country: are the results any different?
Br J Neurosurg. 1998 Aug;12(4):325-8.
PMID: 10070424 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

3: Devkota UP, Lam JM, Ng H, Poon WS. Related Articles, Links
An anterior intradural neurenteric cyst of the cervical spine: complete excision through central corpectomy approach--case report.
Neurosurgery. 1994 Dec;35(6):1150-3; discussion 1153-4.
PMID: 7885563 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

4: Kohi YM, Mendelow AD, Easton J, Devkota UP, Allardice GM. Related Articles, Links
[Continuous monitoring of conjunctival oxygen in patients in coma caused by cranial trauma]
Minerva Anestesiol. 1985 Oct;51(10):497-501. Italian. No abstract available.
PMID: 3831809 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

5: Kohi YM, Johnston RA, Devkota UP. Related Articles, Links
Acute obstructive hydrocephalus after subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1984 May 5;288(6427):1342. No abstract available.
PMID: 6424849 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

अब तपाईँ भन्नुस् उनी neurosurgery का pioneer कसरी भए? .......भन्दा देख्नेलाई लाज भएर यत्ति लेखेको। नेपालको लागि एकदम राम्रो भन्ने कुरामा मेरो विमति छैन।

Pioneer means "break new ground". I remember when I was about 10-12, there were SEVERAL times he was in the news because he had performed some brain surgery for the first time in Nepal. Does this qualify as breaking new ground or not?

I do not know about his publications and that is not indicative of his ability to perform.

...there are many more surgeries to be done for the first time in Nepal, which are carried out routinely in many parts of the world. the term 'pioneer' in neurosurgery in general probably requires a bit more than just performing for the first time in a particular part of the world.

you also said:

'If you want respect more than the cure to your disease go see some peon, they will respect you.'

would you not like to be cured as well as respected as an individual?

I agree 100% with chakku. Upendra Devkota was a hype in the early days,there is nothing so "Exceptional", "Pioneering" in his expertise,he just follows what other surgeons have been following in west Bengal and Assam of India.

Follow his so called pioneering works with Dr. chang of Siliguri,you will get a glimpse of what this guy is up to.

"Dr.Devkota is a pioneer in his field. If you think he does not respect his patients, then why are the people still waiting for months to go see him? If you want respect more than the cure to your disease go see some peon, they will respect you"
Eminitrader, pls go to Birhospital and check out. I am not talking about any other category or person (peon). What i think is if someone respects you and greet you then you don't loose anything by greeting them back!!!!!

"Regarding him charging high fees, it is based on supply and demand, nobody is putting a gun on your head and asking you to go see him. There are plenty of other doctors. It is your choice. If you want to get his time and skills you got to give something in return. Money is the medium of exchange"
In emergency cases you don't shop around.
He charges very big amount . We all know its very hard to pay big amount by most of the patient. Do you think patients ask his service for free for neurosurgery?

"Somebody mentioned his joining the government in 2001. We don't know what his true intentions were so we should not be too quick to judge. One thing is for sure that he did not do it for the money because he can probably make more in his practice. Maybe he thought that he could be part of the team that can bring peace"
i think army had there own doctors.
What about Black BMW he got from Gyanendra after the incident? (not my concern though)

And i am agree that we shouldnot go with his personal life.
But if he improves his patient doctor relationship then would be far better for him and patients. (Just my opinion).

the term 'pioneer' ......... requires a bit more than just performing for the first time in a particular part of the world.

Do you consider Madan Krishna/Hari Bansha to be pioneers or not? I think they are. With your defination, since comedy has been done for centuries, they should not be considered pioneers.

would you not like to be cured as well as respected as an individual?

Yes, in that case I would probably go see some other doctor that will show some respect. How do you define respect? If someone says hello to me and I do not have time to talk, am I being disrespectful? Everybody wants some of his time and if they don't get it, is that considered being disrespectful. I don't think he is telling his patients to go to hell. Maybe the patient's family because sometimes they deserve it. It has happened with many doctors that the patient's family tells the doctors how to do their job. You don't get respect, you have to gain it.

bme,

you think Upendra Devkota was a hype? What makes you so qualified to say that? Can you tell us a little about yourself, like what you do for a living, how many people come to you for advise, your contribution to this world and as such?

look emitrader, you're free to believe what you want to believe. all i's trying to do was to encourage people to look at the facts rather than follow some nepali medias' miguided claims.

you've misquoted what i've said. you've to read the whole paragraph to understand the essence of my post. your 'selective' excerpt is misleading.

and also 'neurosurgery' and 'comedy' are very different. i don't know what you're trying to say.

'Maybe the patient's family because sometimes they deserve it (disrespect)'

no one deserves disrespect. doctors must always respect their patients (no ifs no buts)

Chakku: Give us some facts then. Where can we find the facts? A link would do.

So in your mind who are the pioneers in engineering, medicine, litreture? I'm not sure if there is anything that has been done in Nepal that is already not done in some other country.

chakku,
i take my words back about dr. devkota, if you feel it's undeserving. he does not deserve to be a role-model to you and to others, agreed. there are far better neurosurgeons in nepal, asia and in the world who deserve the place of top influencing personalities of nepal.

no one is perfect and no one is super human in this non-utopian society where we're living. when i say role-model, i mean it for certain qualities that people have. dr. devkota, in my view, certainly has some and that earns him a position in the list of top people of nepal-- where in exactly and after how many people -- i don't know!

number of publications, how he treats patients, his attitudes all do count to certain extent, but it cannot take, what he has achieved, away from him.

Astu
LooTe

None of them are worth lookin twice.

=)
thats all