Old folks & social media

Published On: February 3, 2017 09:08 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

A good proportion of us, I suspect, have been involved either willingly or reluctantly in educating our older generation about technology, specifically the social media aspects of it. At some point, we might have had to play tech tutor to our old folks – mothers, fathers, in laws, relatives and those of a certain age – playing catch up with many wonders of modern technology.

Insanely Sensible

Published On: February 3, 2017 08:59 AM NPT By: Biswas Baral

Is there anything else in the world to write about these days besides one Donald John Trump? No, I’m not just talking about near blanket coverage of him in international media like CNN and the New York Times, both of which, we now know, publish only “fake news”.

Workshops for aspiring photographers

Published On: February 3, 2017 08:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: Photo.circle will be organizing two photography workshops from the month of February to March.

Hookah tales

Published On: February 3, 2017 08:26 AM NPT By: Prawash Gautam

From the golden window of Patan Durbar, King Siddhi Narasimha Malla (1618 – 1661 AD) watched the dance. Dark descended early in the month of Kartik and chilly air filled the palace courtyard. Reclining against a cozy cushion, he watched the dancers’ elegant movements as he took deep, slow drags from his elaborately designed hookah.

Life on wheels

Published On: February 3, 2017 08:19 AM NPT By: Isha Upadhyay

At the semi-finals of Crossmandu, a bike race at Tinkune, Kathmandu, he was leading when suddenly he felt another bike pushing him and lost control of his bike and fell down. In a high speed race, the person behind him couldn’t manage to slam the breaks on time and he felt his own teammate’s bike go over his legs.

Insta look

Published On: February 3, 2017 01:05 AM NPT By: SADICHHYA GURUNG

I find Instagram makeup creative and dramatic as compared to our everyday makeup look. If you are following a beauty account on Instagram then it is almost impossible to miss super sharp eyeliner, fleeky brows, extreme contouring and intense highlight. I absolutely love taking a deep dive through Instagram and discovering fun new trends like strobing, glitter freckles and more, although they may not be something that I’d wear on a daily basis. Now let’s talk about how to replicate the looks and be insta ready in a jiffy. Instagram makeup is fascinating than the usual makeup trends as you can be as extreme as you want here. All you have to do, as with all kinds of makeup, is make sure you are comfortable with the look.

Good Reads

Published On: February 3, 2017 01:05 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Good Reads

A healthy dose of sarcasm

Published On: February 3, 2017 12:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Every conversation Sneha Koirala has had since she was a little girl has inspired her to doodle. She would draw a tiff she had with her parents, things she discussed with her friends and found that, though she grew up, she couldn’t stop drawing things. It was one of these drawings she did for The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them that gave birth to Studio Sarcastic. The Week caught up with her to get her talking about her creations.

For a fit you

Published On: February 3, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Many of us have to skip gym due to our busy work schedule but we are willing to spend some time working out at home. The Week talked to Sachin Pradhan of Platinum Fitness to find out how you can best tone your body without having to step into the gym. He advises that you watch a few YouTube tutorials before attempting any exercise, especially if you are a beginner, as wrong posture while doing an exercise may lead to injuries.

Breathe right

Published On: February 3, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

When is a cough “just” a cough, or a headache a symptom to be concerned about? Whether you live in a city where smog forecasts are routine or in a less populated place, tiny pollution particles in the air can lead to big problems for your heart. With the current condition of Kathmandu valley with its steadily worsening air pollution, you have to be a little concerned about your health.