Just Add Alcohol

Published On: December 29, 2017 07:50 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

The commercialization of holidays is a universal theme the world over and I doubt it surprises anybody anymore. In this day and age, the sort of conspicuous consumption it encourages is par for the course with festivals everywhere else and our country is no different.

For a little festive cheer

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:48 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The days leading up to Christmas will see some really special events and markets in our capital city. Whether you are in mood for some holiday shopping or want to sample a few Christmas delights or it’s music you are actually after, these fairs have it all covered.

Working for welfare

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:41 AM NPT By: Ashma Chhetri

GUTHI is a non-governmental organization that offers all kinds of social services. From providing education about environmental conservation and sanitation to the sector of child development and their protection, it has been consistently working for the betterment of the society since the year 2000.

From Strength to strength

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:34 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We got to know him as ‘Bhasme Don’ in the hugely acclaimed movie ‘Pashupati Prasad’. After his latest release Naaka, Bipin Karki is now making a comeback in theater through the play ‘Hariyo Dhunga’ that is currently being staged at Shilpee Theater in Battisputali, Kathmandu. Directed by Sunil Pokherel, the play is based on a true story of Bhutanese refugees in camp. Despite his soaring popularity, there’s a lot that we don’t know about this talented actor.

Chancing on a career

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:27 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Even though he has had a successful career spanning almost two decades in theater, Rajkumar Pudasaini claims his stumble into the world of acting was purely accidental. It was during a break after his SLC exams, post which he was planning on study commerce, when he watched a theatrical show at the Rastriya Naach Ghar and was so fascinated by the act that it just ‘sucked him in’.

Good Reads

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:15 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, The Sting of Peppercorns by Antonio Gomes and The Upside of Irrationality.

The new voice on the block

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:04 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

Between preparations for the Christmas eve performance and New Years’ events, it’s hard to pin Swoopna Suman down for a chat these days. But when we did finally get hold of him, turns out he had even more up his sleeve. If you are a fan of the up and comer, brace yourself, there is a new release headed your way. He has reportedly been busy wrapping up a new music video.

Time to party

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:50 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As folks living in Kathmandu, we all have our go-to place. It might be a bar in Thamel, a quiet lounge in Durbar Marg, or a simple café in Jhamiskhel, but we all definitely have our favorites. But regular places are for regular days.

Peeking from Pikey Peak

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:25 AM NPT By: SABRINA DANGOL

If you get to choose, always take the roads less traveled because it will make all the difference. And the trek to Pikey Peak was one of those trips.

The right time to exercise

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:13 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

While the early birds vouch for the benefits of exercising at the start of the day, those who exercise in the evening list its plus points too. Srijan Maharjan, trainer at Fitness Paradise in Imadole, Lalitpur says it doesn’t matter when you exercise as long as you make sure you don’t entirely skip it. “Find a time that works for you and complements your work schedule and stick to it,” he says adding that doing so will promote a long-term commitment to fitness.