Celebrating Int’l Youth Day: Let young people lead

Published On: August 12, 2016 04:00 AM NPT By: Ravindra Shakya

Nepal’s economic downturn, lack of employment opportunities and youth migration are leading to the shortage of vibrant labor force. This has direct impact on our economy. However, this circle can be broken, if we act smartly. Now is the perfect opportunity for young people to help in rebuilding process.

The angry mob

Published On: August 12, 2016 02:30 AM NPT By: Isha Bista

Most people wouldn’t think of me as an angry person. In public, I’m jovial, light-hearted, and extroverted. But at home, I’m a different person. My wife says so sometimes. And though I respond to it with anger, often passing hurtful remarks in retaliation, I know I have a problem managing anger.

Olympic Dreams

Published On: August 12, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Kalu Maila

We really do not expect much from our athletes in such international events because we know that we lack the resources, infrastructure and everything else needed to compete in the international level. So to expect our athletes to win an Olympic Gold is like expecting KP Oli to send a Nepali to Mars on a rickshaw.

Crossing over to the dark side

Published On: August 12, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

To have a hero, you need a villain. And in the channels of literary history, there are many. In fact many villains have been accredited for making the plots that much more interesting and the book that much more memorable. So The Week asked some writers and theater aficionados to shed some light on what makes a good antagonist. They also share their favorite literary villains and the reasons they love them.

A thought-provoking read

Published On: August 12, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Anjali Subedi

The chances that you would leave the book midway are next to nil – thanks to its gripping narration, well put-together plot and storyline.

The class act

Published On: August 12, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The music legacy may have begun with her father but Reema Gurung Hoda holds her own in the industry. Her delicate voice and pleasing singing style catapulted her as one of the most popular female vocalists more than a decade ago. However despite her veteran status, Gurung still remains active on the scene. She has not only worked on her own albums but is also a regular feature on numerous collection albums. The Week caught up with the singer to discuss her playlist as well as reflect on the current music scene.

Weight lifting for women

Published On: August 12, 2016 12:04 AM NPT By: Aditi Sharma

Training with weights will increase your lean muscle mass. And the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn. And the more calories you burn, the leaner you will get.

A breath of fresh air

Published On: August 5, 2016 10:30 AM NPT By: REYA SHREYA RAI

Namje came into light after being listed in the top 12 best undiscovered places in the world by CNN. With no roads that take you directly to the village, you need to walk along a series of footpaths with the view of the Mount Makalu for company.

Yes, you can

Published On: August 5, 2016 10:00 AM NPT By: Aditi Sharma

I have discovered that no matter how hard weight loss might be, it can seem a lot easier if you don’t stress about it so much. You need to give yourself some credit for thinking about weight loss and healthy living in the first place.

Weaving tales to connect

Published On: August 5, 2016 06:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Personally I feel writers should research more before working on their books. We write about common folks but we do so with detachment. It’s almost like peeking from a 12th floor of a building and writing about how a man on the ground feels.