As it is life isn’t easy, and it’s especially difficult when you are a transgender living in Nepal. Nilam Poudel, a model and makeup artist by profession, who was born a boy but knew from the start that she wasn’t one at heart, has had to face countless struggles and hardships in life to get to where she is now.

These may still be early days for the ban put on public vehicles older than 20 years, but Basanta Adhikari, head of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM), Ekantakuna division, expresses much pride in the effectiveness of the implementation so far.

Proteins are the building blocks of life and have a vast number of functions that include DNA replication, being a catalyst for metabolic reactions and transportation of molecules from cell to cell. The Week caught up with Sachit Pradhan of Platinum Fitness to talk about why protein consumption is important and how you can get enough protein in your diet after a good workout.

There are a lot of things you should consider before you head out to get your first tattoo. Early spring is the perfect time to get a tattoo according to Tulove Thapa of Gagan’s Tattoo Inn, Thamel. This is the season where the sun isn’t strong enough to burn your sensitive, freshly tattooed skin, and you don’t have to wear layers thus protecting the skin from chafing and bleeding. Here are some things you should consider before making a tattoo as well as different kinds of tattoos you can choose from.

There may be music, conversation, lights and a whole host of other things to jazz up a gathering. But there’s something sweetly old-fashioned about a drinking game. You don’t need any fancy props or expensive gadgets—just booze, partners and a will to compete. Drinking games are the best ways to kill time and build an atmosphere at your party or any gathering-big or small. But just in case you haven’t given them a shot yet, here The Week brings to you a few of the best that will help you get things started.

Chef Bhola Yadav of Gulab says that there are more than a hundred items in South Indian cuisine. Some of the most common and the easiest to make items are dosa, idli with vada, and uttapam. “Although for restaurants we grind the flour in commercial stone mixers, regular mixers too can do the job. The only difference is that the end result may not be as fluffy as the ones in restaurants,” he says adding that there are many idli or dosa mixes that you can buy in the market to make it easier for you to make the cuisine in your own kitchen.

Let’s admit it, there are some of us out there who are guilty of keeping our cosmetics in a grungy old zipper pouch that we may or may not have had since high school. And it’s not even a question of habit, it seems there are still many women who haven’t quite discovered the benefits of organizing their makeup and accessories. Getting ready in the morning can be so much easier when you can actually find what you need. The Week talked to salon owners for their expertise on the best practices of maintaining our cosmetics. Indeed more cosmetics don’t have to spell storage problems.

Bags are perhaps one of the most underrated investments in the style department. While it is always tempting to purchase a brand new bag, there are also many who tend to hesitate after a look at the price tag.

I cried when I reached Langtang, but the tears were not for the beauty that surrounded me but for the fear that I might die. The path was really steep as it was eroded by landside that had occurred in the massive earthquake of 2015. The road was a pile of small rocks. I took a deep breath and took a hesitant step forward. My trembling legs couldn’t get a firm grip and I even slipped a little.

The 24th day of April 2015 was just another Friday for Bishnu Tamang, a sixth grade student in Shree Nawalpur Secondary School in Sindhupalchowk district. The closing bell rang and Bishnu headed home looking forward to Sunday to meet his friends at school again.