All you will ever need

Published On: August 17, 2018 09:30 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Need a plumber? Want an electrician to fix that dangerous looking bit of wiring? Are you bored of the color on your living room walls and want to have it repainted? Go online to find the help you need.

The exotic blend

Published On: August 17, 2018 09:01 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam/ Rakshya Khadka

You may not know what Tex-Mex cuisine is but chances are that you have already tasted the food items that fall in that category. Nachos, chilies, spicy dips, fajitas are all a part of this fusion. Tex-Mex dishes (named after Texas and Mexico), at the core, are rooted in Tejano culture of Texas. And pepper, chilies, avocado, cheese, and corn are an integral part of this culinary heritage.

Although beauty is quite subjective depending upon the preferences and taste of an individual, there are always small things that you can do everyday that add to your physical attractiveness. We have listed out six simple and easy things that don’t take much time and lean more towards grooming than actual beauty routines that make you look more put together and improve your overall appearance.

Money on my mind

Published On: August 17, 2018 07:54 AM NPT By: Kalu Maila

When I was single all I cared about was how and where to spend my salary on Friday get-togethers with friends. My biggest worry was if I could afford a fancy place that my friends wanted to go to and still have enough leftover for the Fridays to come. Usually my salary was enough to last for two Fridays in a row and after that I just stayed home during the later part of the month because I didn't have much money to spend on chicken chili, whiskey, and the same snacks offered by most of the restaurants in town. Nepal is indeed an expensive place.

The obsession over grades

Published On: August 17, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Cilla Khatry

Grades are just an extrinsic motivational factor and it often undermines intrinsic motivation, a desire to learn for its own sake. When grades become the goal, a student’s personal development becomes a footnote in his/her educational chapter.

Five Star Government?

Published On: August 17, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

The Oli government has recently made public their list of ‘achievements’ of the last five months or so. Some big brain within the current government thought they needed some positive vibes flowing through the populace after all the negativity of the Dr KC fiasco and general dissatisfaction with the ineptitude of the government. Presumably, this was the sort of PR stunt that could not have waited even a month more in which case they would have had a little more time to actually accomplish something.

Showing a little love

Published On: August 10, 2018 12:04 PM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

These days, cases of inhumane treatment of animals are gaining national attention. But this certainly hasn’t put a stop to these transgressions. Every day, the nine registered animal shelters in the valley receive over a hundred request calls each for animals to be recused from the fatalities they have become victim of. The calls come from everywhere, more in numbers every day and with more heartbreaking episodes every time.

Cultural cross-point

Published On: August 10, 2018 12:03 PM NPT By: Rea S Mishra

With modern fashion slowly taking over the world, Kira Store Nepal, the brainchild of the couple Upendra Singh and Aboo, aims to create new designs by merging contemporary style with ethnic techniques from around East Asia, including Nepal. Bringing together different skills from different countries, the Nepali brand is an amalgam of all things beautiful.

Makeup mania: The art of extreme makeup

Published On: August 10, 2018 11:52 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Makeup is an art. It is a known fact that makeup artists have the power to transform people. They alter appearances and enhance people’s beauty. But there are also some artists who can take their skill to an entirely different level altogether. From converting into famous celebrities to trying out goofy Halloween makeup, there is no limit to what these incredibly talented artists can do.

More than just acting

Published On: August 10, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

If you want to establish yourself in a field as unconventional as theater, doing what you like may not be easy. It does not matter which part of the world you belong to, pursuing your passion most of the time can be extremely challenging. But Akanchha Karki was ready to confront any kind of challenges when she established Katha Ghera, a self-sustaining theater circuit, with her friend, Gunjan Dixit.