Nepal Knotcraft Center, which began with three women producing macramé goods, is now a large company that employs hundreds of women. And it was all possible because of the efforts and determination of one person: Shyam Badan Shrestha.

Most children these days are hooked on their phones or tablet and often lose track on time on social networking sites and online games. But Ramina Bajracharya didn’t have to worry about all that. She would often see her son, Avnish Bajracharya, surfing the internet to learn about wildlife preservation as opposed to scrolling through Facebook newsfeed or Instagram stories.

It would not be incorrect to say that current political chaos of Nepal pivots largely around the debates of Nepal’s history. What has Nepal accomplished over the last 50 years? How has Nepal’s foreign policy changed? Who has benefited from the state? And who is losing out? Many of us have numerous unanswered questions about the various political events that have happened in the past. So here’s a list of five books to help you understand your country better. These books can provide a great opportunity for you to reflect on the history of Nepal and can also help you get an insight on the current political scenario. Devote this weekend to brush up on Nepal’s political system.

an Salter, a citizen of the United Kingdom, has spent many years in Nepal and is an animal lover. Salter opened this organization after her visit to India where she was impressed by the way in which various organizations managed to rescue and treat street dogs efficiently. She came back to Nepal with the hope of building a dog friendly city.  According to Pal, Salter loves spending time with her family of rescued cats and dogs at the KAT Centre. She is a painter and is also actively involved in helping Nepalis women and mentally disturbed people better their lives.

Good Reads: Daring to Drive by Manal Al-Sharif, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and The Virtue of Selfishness by Any Rand

The Local Project Nepal, co-founded by two friends Binam Shakya and Sachin Shrestha, aims at encouraging local entrepreneurs of Nepal. “We had seen many creative Nepali products being sold at online portals such as Instagram and Facebook. These small entrepreneurs obviously did not have the resources to open their own store.

With cases of sexual harassment and violence at an all time high in our society, we must do whatever we can to make sure we are safeguarded against crimes like these at all times. A simple way to do that could be by turning your smartphone into your personal bodyguard. All you need to do is download and install the ‘NiDARR’ app from the Google Play Store.

By now, many might have caught Srijan Bikram Gewali performing at The Irish Pub in Lazimpat with his band, Cobweb. After all, they are there every Friday night. And best believe it’s not only the audience who enjoys their chemistry. Gewali talks about how, every now and then, the band members can just riff off one another.

Whenever many go about setting the vibe of their interiors, they start by focusing on the furniture and its arrangements. But that is actually regarded as an amateur mistake. That way, you are missing the bigger picture. Whether you want your sitting room to have a rich lush feel or you are looking to incorporate a contemporary, oriental look to your dining setting, the factor that makes the most difference is the material you use.

This isn’t an idea that crosses the minds of many parents. It’s too impractical, unsafe, they may think but the truth is many parents have done it and loved it. So in case you have been putting off your own plans to explore the mountains of our country because you have children or you can’t quite decide how best to make your kids’ next vacation a memorable family bonding experience, The Week is here to help.