Bhintuna “Jya-Poo”

Bhintuna “Jya-Poo” is a graduate of anthropology. During her +2, she took a Professional Diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects (PD3D) as a hobby. After four years of working in animation, she realised her love for graphic design. While freelancing as a designer, she could not find a proper planner, dot grid graph notebook or well-designed stationery in Nepal. Very often she would hear complaints about not having choices in stationeries in the Nepali market, and she then thought of creating a creative stationery line. Bhav Products started in December 2014 as an opportunity to provide stationery lovers in Nepal with quality, designed notebooks relatable to the Nepali crowd at affordable prices. Bhav Products can be purchased online at www.bhavproducts.com and from their store in Jhochhen, Kathmandu. In this issue of Business 360, Bhintuna “Jya-Poo” shares her pick of top brands.

3 women-run businesses you think deserve accolade

• Aayusha Shrestha, AAMO • Shyam Badan Shrestha, Nepal Knotcraft Centre • Haushala Thapa, CYF

3 Nepali startups you think deserve the spotlight

• Kolpa • The Record • Danfe by Saath

Best work advice you have received

Work hard and do your best. Both my parents - Prof. Govind Narayan “Jya-Poo” and Jamuna Rana “Jya-Poo” - live by this adage.

3 companies in Nepal doing well during Covid 19

• Khalti • Esewa • Daraz

Apps you use the most

• Gmail • Instagram • WooCommerce • Snapseed

3 restaurants you recommend

• Salon de Kathmandu, Lazimpat • Otafuku, Kupondole • Dechenling Garden, Thamel

2 destinations on your wishlist

• Rara Lake • Gosainkunda

A song on loop

“Raahi” by Ritviz

TV series you have been binge watching

• Paatal Lok • Money Heist • Friends

Favourite illustrator /designer

• Nepali – Ubahang Nembang • International - Sha’an d’Anthes.