Desert Destinations

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:12 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Many may feel that holidays and deserts don’t go together, but we here at The Week beg to differ. With proper planning, deserts offer a uniquely lovely traveling experience. The cloudless skies, the mesmerizing sight of endless sand dunes (the sunsets in particular) and then, the  adventure activities, the unique culture of the people from the area, there is a lot that makes journey into the desert a memorable one.

Making it to Bhutan

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:06 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s the nation of legendary three-legged dragons, also “the happiest country” in Asia, they say. Bhutan, for many of us, is indeed still shrouded in mystery. It’s not only iconic images of places like the Tiger’s Nest or their unique culture (like why the obsession with phallic symbols?), but they have also managed to maintain the aura of being the last true Shangri-La of our time.

The art of acting

Published On: October 13, 2017 11:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Srijana Adhikari is a well known name in the Nepali theater scene, having acted in popular plays like ‘Milk Tea’ and ‘Sunkeshari’ to name a few.

Art for all

Published On: October 13, 2017 11:49 AM NPT By: Ashma Chhetri

For the past 10 years, Community Children Art School (CCAS) has been offering accessible artistic opportunities to children who are in love with drawing and colors. Along with the objective of creating mass awareness about importance of art education, the school is also working for the development of personal and creative skills in children.

It’s time for Jazz

Published On: October 13, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Priyanka Gurung

Jazz may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but the Kathmandu Jazz Festival continues to put up a strong case for it. They are in their 15th year already and, in all this while, they have managed to sway many Nepalis – literally and figuratively – over to their side with their sounds and music.

Dreams on their feet

Published On: October 13, 2017 11:13 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

All five of the dancers have their own dreams and aspirations. While some want to build a strong foundation of ballet dance in Nepal others want to go abroad to pursue their passion further. But their will to do something different, their optimism about the future, and their love for dancing are what binds them together despite their differences.

Picture perfect

Published On: October 13, 2017 10:01 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Thanks to the vast improvements made to smartphone cameras, mobile photo editing has become popular than ever and there are many apps that can make your photos look really good. However, searching for photo editor apps in the Google Play store or the Apple store will yield enough results to make your head spin so to make it easier for you we have put together a list of the best photo editor apps.

The basics of braces

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Are braces only for children? Do they make our teeth weak? When is the correct time to put on braces? These are some of the most common queries related to dental braces. We at The Week spoke to Professor Dr Basanta K Shrestha, orthodontist at Shree Bikesh Dental Clinic, in Kamaladi, Ganeshthan, Kathmandu to help you find the answers to all these questions. Here is all that you need to know to become an informed dental patient and debunk myths related to braces.

Getting it right

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:46 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You know you have to get rid of that weight you have put on during Dashain holidays and so you are all geared up to burn some serious calories. But how do you know you are getting the maximum benefit from your exercise routine? How can you ensure weight loss? Manoj Katwal, fitness trainer at Next Step Fitness Gym Centre in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, says that there are many things people do or don’t do that hinder their weight loss process.

Festive feast

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:29 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

What is Tihar without delicious Nepali recipes? But with busy schedules and modern lifestyles exploring Nepali culinary becomes an extremely exasperating task. For many, getting the correct formulae for an authentic Nepali cuisine is next to impossible.