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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

From Nepal to the World: Gurung Communities Prepare for a Historic International Gathering

Gurung Buddhist communities from Nepal and several countries were preparing to come together in Kathmandu for the first convention and international conference of the International Gurung Wisdom Council. The gathering was expected to include participants from Nepal, India, Bhutan, the United States, Britain, and Australia. Discussions would focus on Gurung Buddhism, cultural traditions, language, religion, […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel Recognized for Leadership and Community Contributions

Venerable Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel have received the 2026 Lifetime Legacy & Leadership Award for their long-standing contributions to their communities and various fields of service. The awards were presented at the Bhutanese Joint Annual Conference 2026 in Omaha and jointly conferred by several Bhutanese organizations. Dr. Gurung was recognized for his […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Omaha Apartment Fire Claims One Life, Displaces Several Residents

A tragic apartment fire in Omaha late Monday night claimed one life and caused significant damage to several homes in the building. The woman who died was described by landlord Kumar Gurung as a kind resident who lived alone and regularly offered food and help to people around her. Officials said firefighters were able to […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Gurung Buddhism and Cultural Heritage Discussed at ICGB Programme in Sikkim

The International Council of Gurung Buddhism (ICGB) organized a one-day interaction and suggestion collection programme in Ranipool, Sikkim, focusing on the Buddhist practices, rituals, language, culture and traditions of the Gurung community. The programme was attended by Sikkim Agriculture Minister Puran Gurung as the chief guest, along with ICGB President Dr. Kumar Gurung and Vice […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

A Call for Peace: Bhutanese Activists Seek UN Mediation for Reconciliation

Bhutanese activists and community organizations have urged the United Nations Development Programme to play a role in supporting peacebuilding and reconciliation in Bhutan. The appeal emerged from discussions at a September 2023 event in New York, where Bhutanese diaspora members and international speakers shared experiences related to displacement, family separation, imprisonment, and the long-term impact […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

First Convention of International Gurung Wisdom Council Set for Kathmandu

The first convention and conference of the International Gurung Wisdom Council is set to be held in Kathmandu, bringing together members and representatives of the Buddhist Gurung community from different parts of the world. Participants from around a dozen countries, including Nepal, India, Bhutan, the United States, Britain, and Australia, are expected to take part […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20255 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Effects of Home Country Factors on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) Another recurrent theme in the literature pertains to the country-of-origin benefits as possessed by immigrant entrepreneurs. In this regard, it has been distinguished that immigrant entrepreneurs possess the capabilities necessary to access and make use of the entrepreneurial opportunities and resources of their countries of origin despite their not being […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20256 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Barriers to Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) One of the fundamental phenomena of the second decade of the 21st century (and one that becomes of great international interest) is immigrant entrepreneurship (Igboamazu, 2016; March-Chorda, 2021). Immigrant entrepreneurs are growing in the host countries, including in the U.S. (Awotoye, & Singh, 2018). They have started the business in […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20257 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.)Immigrants have long been portrayed as people acting in segregated communities and who, for the most part at least, tend to set up businesses that could be of lower risk and lower returns (Fairlie & Lofstrom, 2015; March-Chorda, 2021). However, it remains relatively challenging to connect immigrant entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial […]

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ArticlesNovember 5, 20255 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Capital Structure Theories and Their Real-World Applications

Understanding Capital Structure: The Financial Backbone of Every Enterprise Every successful business stands on a carefully balanced financial foundation known as its capital structure, a mix of debt and equity used to fund operations, expansion, and innovation. For the companies under Dr. Kumar Gurung Enterprises, including real estate ventures, event spaces, nonprofit organizations, and technology […]

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