After the 2011 retirement of Guo Jingjing, the ever-graceful Chinese diver, I have been cheering for Katie Ledecty, the new American pool sensation. After winning four Gold medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Ledecty is now setting the Swimming World Championship in Hungary on fire. But even as she has been breaking records, Ledecty has been unable to take the attention of her countrymen away from Michael Phelps.

I knew I had to lose weight when I heard three hurtful words: ‘Kasto motayeko! Chyaa”. A 60-year-old relative who looks like she is in her 40s said this to me during a family dinner. I was angry. She had no rights to treat me like that. But a trip to the bathroom quickly confirmed my worst fears: I was in fact fat. Dressed in a loose kurti over baggy pants, I thought about my days in college when I could easily wear body-hugging clothes. Looking at myself in the mirror, I vowed to hit the gym from the very next day and get my once envious body back. But knowing you need to lose weight and acting on it are two very, very different things.

When it comes to fashion tips, it sometimes seems that everyone has tried-and-tested style advice they absolutely swear by. Some are useful, while others not so much. With that in mind, we have gathered some styling tips from the best: designers, lifestyle experts and, of course, our stylish friends. With these gems, you will be well on your way to living your most stylish life.

We all want good skin but to have it requires some basic knowledge about skin care. And we aren’t just talking about facials and elaborate nighttime routines. We need to stay sun safe for good, healthy skin. The Week spoke to Dr Amit Amatya, associate professor of dermatology at Patan Hospital, to understand how we can protect our skin from the harmful effects of the UV rays and keep it beautiful and healthy naturally.

When it comes to building muscle quickly, shrinking your recovery time and even losing some fat, protein supplements have been known to help us in our quest. However, consuming them isn’t as simple as purchasing a tub of protein at your closest fitness store. Folks at Diet Nepal in Naxal have been around supplying protein supplements for years now and they can vouch for it. Here, Laxmi Timalsina from the Diet Nepal store helps

Thapa intends to give her customers clean and good food at affordable prices that can be a little tricky to find in the city.

Like every form of art, tattoo making has evolved over the years. Traditionally tattoos were known for their bold outlook and discreet outlines. However, with the advent of watercolor tattoos, this art has been given a new definition and a new look. Its abstract designs and ambiguous shapes have added a new dimension to the tattoo making industry and the customers now have a wider variety to choose from. Also, watercolor tattoos definitely give artists more freedom to explore their creativity. The Week’s Swasti Gautam spoke to Shree Tisi and Mik Lepcha, tattoo artists at Mohan’s Tattoo Inn in Thamel, to know more about this exciting version of tattoo making.

Yes, it’s not like packing for a five-day sightseeing and shopping spree treat for the family or couple. This is an option for Nepali vacationers seeking more from their holidays. As representatives at Jaya Travels put it, it is going to take more planning and, comparatively, more money as well. However, the thrill of nature and unique cultural exposure shall more than make up for it. So if you are ready, The Week brings to you all that you need to know for planning any type of vacation in the continent that has so much to offer.

Summer holidays in the mountains are definitely one of our favorite destinations. But what if we told you the excruciating heat in the plains will make for an unforgettable adventure? The best time to spot tigers and other wildlife in the reserves of Nepal’s Tarai is between the months of May and June. With those traditional folk dances and rich cultural heritage, Nepal beyond the mountains has a lot to offer. Here are some of the exciting holiday destinations in the southern part of Nepal that you didn’t know could be on your holiday bucket list.

Do businessmen have the superhuman ability to think ten years ahead of us? Or do they just get lucky in their quests? Most of us have big ideas and great entrepreneurial plans in our heads, and often on paper too but very few of us are able to execute those plans. To understand the key to successful business ideas and find ways to gather the courage to implement them The Week brings to you words of wisdom from the unbeaten figures in the business industry.