Small-scape gardening

Published On: March 3, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Most of us would like to plant some greens and have a garden at home but often lack the space to do so. The Week talked to Sagar Mulmi of Bangalamukhi Nursery to find out how our gardening dreams can be made possible in small spaces and how we can grow vegetables and even some fruits right on your terrace.

Eat this, not that

Published On: March 3, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Eating the right food will not only help you in your fitness journey but also lower your chances of suffering from various ailments like blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Remember, eating for good health is all about making smart choices consistently.

Local joints

Published On: March 3, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

There is no dearth of places to eat in the capital with new restaurants and bars opening in every nook and cranny. But then, these western culture influenced places might not be what you are looking for when you want to indulge in some local cuisine. But fear not as there are equally many local joints that can delight your Nepali taste buds. The Week talked to a few people in the valley and found out which is the spot they head to when they want a bowl of steaming momos or some yummy Newari food.

For (Pinterest) perfect nails

Published On: March 3, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You might have seen some really cute nail paint designs that you wanted to replicate while scrolling through Pinterest. But you couldn’t because you didn’t know where to begin and were too intimidated to seek an expert’s help. The Week is here to help you make your nails look beautiful. We talked to Junu Lama from Jung Strong Nail Art in Durbar Marg and bring you simple, hassle free designs that you can try at home. These don’t take up much time and won’t make you run around, looking for items you may not have. You can use basic items you have at home and make do with them till you find yourself engrossed in nail art and wanting to be better at it.

Smart homes

Published On: February 24, 2017 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

Imagine coming home from a long day’s work and you open the door, and the lights immediately turn on a shade past dim – just the way you like it. It’s 8:00 pm by the time you freshen up and as you sit down in the living room to relax, your sound system automatically turns on your favorite tune.

It’s all in the signs

Published On: February 24, 2017 09:37 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

Classes at the Kathmandu Bahira Sangh, Gairidhara, at any given time, are understandably eerily quiet. But on your visit, you shall find the students actively participating and their instructor, Gokul Risal, teaching rather enthusiastically.

Animal activism

Published On: February 24, 2017 07:49 AM NPT By: Isha Upadhyay

When the parliament of Nepal, on January 30, 2017 passed a legislation under the ‘National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1973’, a lot of animal lovers were enraged.

Core control

Published On: February 24, 2017 02:05 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Nepali cuisine is rich in carbohydrate with most of us consuming rice twice a day along with fried oily vegetables.  Not only does this kind of diet take its toll on our health in the long term, it also makes it harder for us to lose weight and maintain our figures. The tire around the waist just seems to grow bigger with each passing day. The Week talked to Sumeru Yog Kendra’s Sarita Dangol to find out some Yoga aasans you can do at home to target the stubborn belly fat. These basic exercises don’t  need much preparation or equipment but since they are done while lying down you will need a special yoga mat.  You can easily get it at fitness stores or even department stores around town.

Basic recurrent issues

Published On: February 24, 2017 01:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

There are always a set of maladies we have that seem very basic but trouble us ever so often. Although we face it on a regular basis, we don’t know what causes it and how to keep it at bay. The Week talked to Dr Anushree Adhikary, medical officer at Grande International Hospital, to know more about these illnesses. Although she talks about how to take care of these discomforts, she also advises you to see a doctor if any of these ailments get severe or don’t seem to have a discernable cause.

Life on camera

Published On: February 24, 2017 01:45 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Most of us make use of the myriad of technology available for entertainment or convenience purposes but then there are some like Prashanna Shakya, VJ, Vlogger (video blogger), who carve a life out of it. Reya Shreya Rai speaks to the founder of Buzz Nepal about his aspirations, his journey as a media personality, and the person he is behind that professional mask.