Tales from Tokha

Published On: April 13, 2018 07:21 AM NPT By: Ashma Chhetri

On the first day of the Nepali calendar (Baisakh 1), many people line up to take a dip in a holy pond in Tokha in Kathmandu and the locals, for the next four days, celebrate ‘Sapan Tirtha Mela’ when the entire village joins in on the celebration with a ‘rath yatra’ (chariot ride), prayers, and fests. The water in the pond is believed to have healing properties and people bathe there to rid themselves of their ailments and pray to Goddess Sapana Tirtha.

The duality of Kathmandruids

Published On: April 6, 2018 12:52 PM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

His first book in Nepali, Pratyek Thhaun Pratyek Manchhe (Every Place Every Person) won the Sajha Purasakar in 1978. And now in his first English novel, Peter J. Karthak is seen tackling the greater Nepal of once upon a time as well as characters who survive from one conspiracy to another scandal to another racket and might have reduced the nation to what we know now.

The ethics of volunteering

Published On: April 6, 2018 11:05 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

A few months ago Mandira Chaulagain, a social worker at an organization that works for street children near Pashupatinath Temple, was stunned to find out about the repercussions of unregulated volunteerism in Nepal. She almost broke down in tears while recollecting one of the many tormenting stories she heard from the underprivileged children at her organization.

Surviving long haul flights

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:59 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Going on a vacation is always exciting. You find yourself dreaming of pristine beaches, new sights, and days of doing absolutely nothing. But getting there can sometimes be the difficult part as you will have to survive long hours in a plane, often glued to your seat with very less space to move about. Whether you are going to be on one of these crazy-long-hauls or simply dreading your next trip halfway around the world, here are some coping strategies that can help make plane ride a little more comfortable.

Sugarless treats

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:54 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Yes, you heard that right. There are such things are sugarless treats and in case you too want to reconfirm, we have checked they are indeed called treats because they taste just as good as other sugary baked goods.

Colorful cities around the world

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:47 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Cities are not just about huge skyscrapers, concrete buildings, and shopping malls. Some of the most beautiful cities around the world have imbibed aesthetic beauty through their colorful and attractive buildings.

Blood donations campaigns are always taking place around the city. And though many of us might want to step up to the task, it’s true that a lot of us also hesitate to do so because we don’t know what’s going to happen and, frankly speaking, a needle pricking your arm and drawing blood is always a scary concept.

A world of its own

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:22 AM NPT By: Ashma Chhetri

Children are always either hooked on their parent’s mobile phones, playing computer games, or just watching television. In the lack of theme parks or even appropriate public spaces where children can play, they really don’t have many options.

Getting fit with YouTube

Published On: April 6, 2018 09:12 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Don’t have time to hit the gym or the money to splurge on a personal fitness instructor? There is no need to worry. YouTube can get you connected with the best trainers, dieticians, and health freaks from around the globe.

For the love of food

Published On: April 6, 2018 08:48 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

For many, food blogging might seem like an easy breezy task but it’s actually not as simple as just taking a shot and then relishing the food served on your table to write a short review. Choosing your food, getting your content ready, styling it all right, making sure the light is perfect are a few among the million things that need be taken into consideration when you are a food blogger.