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Quaid Najmi

4 January 2025 at 8:56:24 pm

Tibetans, Nepalis worry, pray for kin

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Samithi students during a candle prayer vigil in Chennai on Friday for the victims and survivors of the flash floods in Nepal. Pic: PTI Mumbai: Thousands of Tibetans and Nepalis settled in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are worried stiff about their relatives, friends and other citizens in their native countries hit by the devastating avalanche and floods in the Himalayan region. An estimated 1000 Tibetans and more than four-lakhs Nepalis live in Maharashtra and...

Tibetans, Nepalis worry, pray for kin

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Samithi students during a candle prayer vigil in Chennai on Friday for the victims and survivors of the flash floods in Nepal. Pic: PTI Mumbai: Thousands of Tibetans and Nepalis settled in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are worried stiff about their relatives, friends and other citizens in their native countries hit by the devastating avalanche and floods in the Himalayan region. An estimated 1000 Tibetans and more than four-lakhs Nepalis live in Maharashtra and Mumbai engaged in various professions or academics. Friends of Tibet (FoT) Coordinator Tenzin Tsundue and United Nepali Organisation (UNO) Advisor Bharat Rawal are liaising with the Indian, Nepal and Tibetan authorities for information sought by their respective members. The Tibetans are particularly anxious as communication lines are still not restored or restricted by the local authorities, making contacts with families difficult, said Tsundue. “Though details are sketchy and blocked by the Chinese authorities, there is a suspicion that at least 14 small-to-medium hydro-power plants, including 5 under construction, on the rivers in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot areas, along with dams, diversion structures and cofferdams could have played a role in triggering or aggravating the situation,” Tsundue told ‘The Perfect Voice’. He claimed that in and around the Kyirong County – the lowest and greenest in Tibet’s southern region, where the avalanche and floods originated on Wednesday - “at least 400-500 are feared missing” although the official figures by China are different. “As per current information available, evidence points to the initial floods being generated upstream in Tibet, rather than the Nepal hydropower stations,” added Tsundue. Rawal said that so far one member from Thane, Santosh Niraula has confirmed that his niece, Richa Niraula, working as an engineer in the Upper Trishuli – one of the worst-hit regions – is missing and he has rushed there to join the search and rescue operations. “Following a request from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Nepal’s dynamic GenZ leader and Rashtriya Swatantra Party MP, K. P. Khanal, 26, immediately helped in tracing, rescuing and arranging for the return of at least 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stuck in the floods on the Tibet-Nepal borders,” Rawal told ‘The Perfect Voice’. No Information A Nepali eatery co-owner in Malad Geeta Rana said that her entire family of Ranas is stuck in Chitwan, a tourism haven, with little or no information reaching Mumbai as communication and power lines are affected, and there are reports of other Nepalis facing a similar ordeal in different parts of their homeland, especially in Dhading and Nuwakot districts. 290 tourists from Maharashtra stranded but safe Mumbai: As many as 290 people from Maharashtra are stranded but confirmed safe in various parts of Nepal following the devastating flash floods while 60 tourists are still untraceable, a state government official said on Friday. Further, 105 people from Maharashtra who were in Nepal at the time of the tragedy are on their way back to India, said the State Disaster Management Department official. Sixty people from the state who were on a Nepal tour organised by Mumbai-based Richa Tours Pvt Ltd could not be contacted, he said. “So far, 395 people from Maharashtra have been confirmed to be stuck in Nepal. Of these, 105 are on their way back to India, while our control room has established contact with the remaining 290 people, who are safe but stranded in various parts of Nepal,” he added. As many as 37 pilgrims who were stranded in Tibet after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra left for Kathmandu on Friday morning following Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s intervention. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the group, which includes pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Raigad, Alibag, and Dombivli, left Saga in Tibet around 6 am via the Nyalam check-post and is travelling towards the Nepalese capital. Their return flight from Kathmandu is scheduled for 2 pm on August 29, the CMO statement said.

Indecision Kills Personal Branding

Updated: Jan 20, 2025

Indecision Kills

In a world that celebrates clarity and confidence, hesitancy is a silent yet powerful force that can diminish your personal brand. When people dwell in the realms of “I’m not sure” or “maybe,” they unknowingly project uncertainty and unreliability—traits that can undermine the foundation of a strong personal brand. Your ability to make decisions and stand firm on them is not just a reflection of your leadership but also a testament to your personal brand’s strength.


Every interaction we have leaves an impression. Be it a professional email, a networking event, or a casual conversation, these moments contribute to how others perceive us. When you continuously oscillate between indecision and vague responses, it sends a message that you lack confidence or direction. In business, where trust and reliability are paramount, this can become a significant roadblock.


Imagine a scenario where a client approaches two service providers with the same inquiry. The first one confidently outlines a plan, clearly stating the next steps, while the second hesitates, replying with, “I’m not sure; let me think about it.” Even if both have the same expertise, the client is more likely to gravitate toward the first provider. Confidence fosters trust, and trust is the bedrock of all successful relationships—professional or personal.


Indecision can often stem from the fear of making mistakes or being judged. While this is natural, it’s important to remember that perfection is an illusion. The act of making a decision, even if it turns out to be less than ideal, demonstrates courage, responsibility, and accountability. These are the traits that elevate a personal brand, distinguishing you in a crowded and competitive world.


Being decisive doesn’t mean being impulsive or reckless. It means gathering information, weighing options, and then committing to a choice with confidence. In personal branding, this is particularly crucial because every decision you make—how you respond to challenges, present yourself, or communicate with others—forms part of the narrative others associate with you.


Hesitation and indecision don’t only affect how others perceive you; they also impact how you view yourself. Constantly second-guessing yourself leads to self-doubt, which becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more uncertain you are, the more others will mirror that uncertainty, creating a cycle that can be hard to break.


One way to counter this is by setting clear priorities and aligning your decisions with them. For instance, if your personal brand is centred around being a thought leader in your industry, your choices should reflect expertise and foresight. Even in moments of ambiguity, acknowledging the uncertainty while showing a proactive approach—such as saying, “I’ll find out and get back to you”—conveys both honesty and determination.


During my recent trip to Australia, I was reminded of how decisiveness shapes impressions. Whether interacting with global clients or navigating unfamiliar professional terrains, I realized that certainty in communication was key to building trust and rapport. This was particularly evident when representing my personal brand on international platforms. A clear, confident tone opened doors and strengthened relationships that would have otherwise remained distant.


The next time you find yourself leaning on phrases like “I’m not sure” or “maybe,” pause and ask yourself: Is this hesitation necessary? Sometimes, it’s about silencing the inner critic and choosing to act decisively. Even if the outcome isn’t perfect, the act of making a choice positions you as someone who is reliable, proactive, and worth trusting.


Your personal brand isn’t defined by the absence of mistakes but by how you handle them and move forward. Decisiveness isn’t just about making choices—it’s about owning them. And in a world that often feels uncertain, those who lead with clarity and conviction stand out.


Make your decisions a reflection of your confidence, and watch as your personal brand strengthens, opening doors you never imagined.

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(The author is a personal branding expert. She has clients from 14+countries. Views personal.)

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