Life of a poet

Published On: November 24, 2017 09:34 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

‘Raat Chirnya Bhanu’ or The Life of Bhanubhakta is currently being staged at Shilpee Theatre in Battisputali, Kathmandu. This play that is being produced collectively by Lok Drishti Theatre and Aarambha Natya Samuha will be staged till December 2, 2017 at the same venue.

Humans & hypocrites

Published On: November 24, 2017 09:29 AM NPT By: Biswas Baral

I know how it feels to lose someone close and I felt bad for Prachanda as he sobbed at his son’s funeral. With time, he will again be the politician that I know of, and perhaps then I will not look at him as charitably.

Luxury redefined

Published On: November 24, 2017 09:17 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

The place is beautifully designed with attractive rainbow ceilings, Mickey Mouse mirrors, car chairs, and an indoor play center for children. With spacious interior, friendly staff and a huge range of facilities, this is actually a one-stop solution for all your child’s needs. Located in Naxal, Kathmandu, Giggles is a childrens’ day care, salon, and lounge. “Giggles is a boon for working parents. It is an entirely new concept in Kathmandu and it is indeed a wonderful place,” says Rashmi Pokharel who has a three-year old daughter.

Essentially yours

Published On: November 24, 2017 09:16 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Essential oils are becoming popular by the day. These natural aromatic volatile compounds, obtained from different parts of plants, swiftly change their state from solid or liquid to gas at even normal room temperature. We find a number of manufactured goods in the market that utilize essential oils but its at-home uses are just as efficacious. Laxmi Dutta Panta, from Herbs Production and Processing Co. Ltd (HPPCL), tipped The Week on some DIY methods for using essential oils. Though there are hundred of ways you can use essential oils at home, Panta shares some of the most common ones here with The Week.

Irony of choice

Published On: November 24, 2017 09:02 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

Discussion of abortion somehow always manages to spark controversies in our society. However, the fact remains that after its legalization, many Nepali couples have been turning to it. What’s intriguing though is that despite the expansion of authorized abortion services, reports of abortion complications are still prevalent.

Good Reads

Published On: November 17, 2017 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

When the Moon Shines by Day, The Sun and Her Flowers and Origin

Apps for every Bookworm

Published On: November 17, 2017 11:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Sometimes all you need is a good book. But then again, having said that, these days there are some rather nifty ways to elevate the reading experience. You don’t even need to gather a lot of thing around you. Along with that cup of tea or coffee, turns out all you need are some clever tools on your phone. Now, of course, most of us already know about the likes of Good Reads, Scribd, Kindle, Wattpad, and such but there are more.

Music & more

Published On: November 17, 2017 10:58 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

“There are many music festivals organized in our country every year. But none of them really focus on promoting our local artists. Foreign performers always take the center stage,” says Prajwal Kattel, event manager of Nepal Music Festival 2017, adding that they intend to create a progressive platform for Nepali artists.

Art with no boundaries

Published On: November 17, 2017 10:28 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Anonymous street artists in Kathmandu have transformed many dull streets of the valley into a vibrant one. Knowingly or unknowingly, legal or illegal, these masterpieces powerfully depict the underlying culture, politics, and history of our country. Often known as murals, urban art or graffiti, most of these street arts have become a center of attraction for many tourists in Kathmandu.

Wonders of rock climbing

Published On: November 17, 2017 10:10 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

As Astrek Climbing Wall Pvt. Ltd gears to host another series of Nepal’s biggest climbing competition, Climbmandu, along with North Face and Black Diamond, there is a certain buzz about rock climbing. Often touted as a sport for thrill seekers, rock climbing clearly has a huge potential in a mountainous country like Nepal.