Ever since Microsoft got into the game of hardware, they have tried to make devices that stand out. From tablets that come with a kick-stand to hybrids with detachable displays, the software giant has tried (and in most cases, failed) to create a completely new experience when interacting with a computer. While these R&D experiments have brought up some really nice proof-of-concepts, they have hardly been adopted by the mass market. Even a device as innovative as the Surface Studio is limited to creatives with a huge budget. And thus, understanding Microsoft’s chops at developing exceptional hardware, many Windows fans have been hoping for a simple laptop from the company.

Amazing, the jujitsu our brain is capable of. When I heard that seven surrounding countries had imposed a ‘blockade’ on Qatar, my first thought was not about the 400,000 Nepali migrant workers toiling there night and day, but about PSG, the Paris-based football club whose ups and downs in Europe I have closely followed over the years. The young Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is just 37, owns the club via a Qatari investment vehicle.

The majestic peaks of the Himalayas are revered by the Sherpa community with utmost respect as locals consider the mountains to be the protector of their realm. For the Sherpas, who live on the laps of the towering peaks, the mountains are literally their ‘Gods’.

The vulnerability of Nepali migrant workers as well as the stories of their exploitation and struggles have turned many novels into bestsellers, helped songs become popular hits and even inspired photo books and exhibitions. It’s a narrative that we Nepalis find ‘oh- so- captivating’. At least, that’s what human rights lawyer Barun Ghimire thinks.

Cleaning is tough work and it has to be done. But nobody wants to spend most of their free time cleaning so we have put together some simple hacks that will help you get that seemingly endless and mundane chore done faster. From cleaning hard to reach places to an easy way to get rid of sofa stains, here are some smart ways to keep things clean at home without breaking a sweat (or the bank, for that matter).

Arogya Healthy Home in Maharajgunj is a place where you can get rid of your body fat very easily. It has been running for three years now and has picked up quite a number of clients over the years. And why wouldn’t it? All you have to do is turn up for the sessions and watch what you eat for the duration of it. The Week talked to Ira Rimal, managing director of Arogya Healthy Home to find out more about this new age weight loss method.

From the runways to Instagram, the trend for crazy colored hair just won’t stop. Spear mint blue, pink pastels, lilac, ash grey, the colors keep changing and you have to admit, whether you are adding the shade to your bangs, merely dipping your hair tips or using it all over, it’s a great way to enhance your style factor. No wonder, celebrities can’t stop testing out the hues.

When we think of libraries, there are some names (British Library, A-one Library, Kaiser Library) that automatically come to our mind. Those living in Kathmandu, at least, are well familiar with these establishments. However, it seems for the enthusiastic readers in the valley, there is more to discover.

Living in a landlocked country, the words ‘beaches’ and ‘islands’ evoke excitement and wonder. There are some of the world’s most beautiful islands just a short plane ride away that you might want to consider while planning your next vacation. And with the mercury rising steadily, you might want to plan one quite soon.

There is also a general lack of knowledge and awareness about Laparoscopy, which is why many women don’t opt for it despite it having many benefits as compared to a traditional open surgery.