Writer Jeevan Kumar Prasai has launched his fifth book, Kasto Cha Timilai, Yo Man Sodhirahanchha.

During the launch event held at Nepalaya on Saturday, Prasai said he wrote the new book after observing today’s fast-paced lives, stress, loneliness, and sadness. “My name is Jeevan (meaning ‘life’), and my writing always revolves around life,” he said. “Life is a blessing, but we have burdened it with unnecessary stress.”

While there is a lot of discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) today, Prasai emphasised that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is becoming equally important. “Without emotional intelligence, it’s hard to work in groups or be social,” he said.

The 231-page book is priced at Rs575. Readers can buy it at bookstores across Nepal, on thuprai.com, and through Amazon.