A sad ‘state’ of affairs

Published On: June 30, 2017 10:00 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

Outside the gymnasium at my alma mater in Darjeeling stands an electric utility pole with a bullet hole through it – a reminder of the violent ‘Gorkhaland’ agitation that took place in the 1980’s under the leadership of Subhash Ghising. We were told of the time the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) had camped in our gymnasium and would often hear stories of skirmishes and bloodshed during the agitation. It’s almost three decades since the end of that campaign and now the hills are alive once again – not with the sound of music but with the echoes of protests.

Tourism in Everest thrives on animal abuse

Published On: June 30, 2017 09:51 AM NPT By: Neeraj Chandra Roy

Whoever has ventured into the wilderness of the Himalayas must have heard the constant jingling of bells throughout their journey. Besides the towering peaks, misty weather and steep terrain, the first thing everyone notices during a trek to the Everest Base Camp is the sound of the bells hanging around the necks of mules and yaks that they come across throughout the way.

Crazy about ideas

Published On: June 23, 2017 04:04 PM NPT By: Republica

All good things start with an idea. Manish Shrestha and Kreeti Shakya, both of whom are in their 30s now, came to Kathmandu with a dream to bring a creative edge to marketing in Nepal. After working for a few years in the U.S they realized that there was a need for a ‘paradigm shift’ in the marketing sector back in their country. There was a gap between the creative minds and the communications sector. To fill in this vacuum and to provide a platform for innovative talents the duo started their own venture, the Kazi Studios.

The young dreamer

Published On: June 23, 2017 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica

She entered the court for the first time when she was seven. This young dreamer knew exactly what she wanted when she was in grade two. “Like any other kid I loved playing”, says Pratibha Mali, “but I took my game a bit too seriously”. At the young age of thirteen, she joined the national volleyball team. She is now only fifteen and has already represented Nepal in various international platforms.

A different kind of hero

Published On: June 23, 2017 03:48 PM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Over the past few years, we have all come to know and love Dayahang Rai. Whether it be as Gofle in Loot, Batase in Purano Dunga or Kaji in Kabaddi Kabaddi, Rai has managed to win us over with his effortless acting skills and great comic timing. Here, we get a glimpse of the man behind the actor.

Exploring Ladakh

Published On: June 23, 2017 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

So what do you want from your next holiday? If you are in no mood to settle for just sightseeing or shopping, but want the whole package i.e. adventure, activities, culture, all in the lap of breathtaking nature, then The Week has just the right option. Pack your rucksacks for we are headed to explore the barren and rugged beauty of Ladakh.

Truth about travel

Published On: June 23, 2017 02:39 PM NPT By: Republica

Everybody who loves to travel knows that it is full of pitfalls. One wrong step and your vacation could be ruined – by a dingy hotel room, an overpriced restaurant, a wasted afternoon at a tourist-trap attraction or an overnight flight crammed in the middle seat. Though travels are full of major decisions, paying attention to little things is what makes a trip easy and less stressful. Guarantee a smooth trip by planning it thoroughly. Here are some tips to get you started.

Understanding diabetes

Published On: June 23, 2017 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body either can’t produce insulin or can’t utilize the insulin it produces very well. There are many, who despite having this disease or having family members diagnosed with it, don’t know much about it. The Week talked to Dr Priyadarshani Yonzan, endocrinologist at Alka Hospital, Ekantakuna, to know more about how diabetes affects the body and how it can be managed.

When in New Road

Published On: June 23, 2017 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Pani-puri has long been a part people’s lives in Kathmandu, and every corner and alley seems to have its own local pani-puri vendor. Tiwari Sonali Fast Food, formerly known as the Tiwari Brothers, is one that has been around for more than 40 years. It was established three generations ago, in New Road, and is being run by Gopal Prasad Shah and his family for the last nineteen years.

Not black & white

Published On: June 23, 2017 11:58 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

Our new Home Minister finally ordered the Traffic Police to stop their fledgling initiative of fining jaywalkers. This campaign was rather short lived even after taking into account the transient nature of most initiatives that our traffic police have been associated with. Blink and you probably missed most, if not all of it.