The Week
Celebrating the spirit of being a fan
Celebrating the spirit of being a fan
Most K-pop fans can perhaps relate to people calling them obsessive and labeling them as hormonal teenagers who just like (K-pop) idols because they are good to look at. Often times, the media also ends up labeling K-pop enthusiasts as crazy followers.
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
Merging of different styles
Merging of different styles
In the recent days, the Nepali band Pahenlo Batti Muni has been creating quite the buzz among music enthusiasts, thanks to their diverse take on music. The band consists of five members – Bikram Bashyal and Pravesh Thapa Magar on the guitar, Kush KC on bass, Luv KC on the drums, with Rochak Dahal as...
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
Cultural faux pas And how to avoid them
Cultural faux pas And how to avoid them
One of the best things about traveling is stepping out of your comfort zone and allowing yourself to be exposed to a whole new world of customs and cultures. But this can lead to some unexpected problems. Things that we may consider harmless at home can sometimes land you in trouble in another count...
Aug 16, 2019
My City, Lifestyle
Significance of different colors in color therapy
Significance of different colors in color therapy
Colors play a major role in setting up a mood or state of mind and can deeply affect one’s feelings and emotions.
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
World’s most beautiful lakes
World’s most beautiful lakes
Lakes are perhaps one of the most beautiful water bodies in nature. Lakes have inspired hundreds of landscape artists, poets, and writers alike, thanks to the calming and soothing effect they have on people. Part of what makes lakes so attractive for adventure seekers is also its surroundings – lake...
Aug 16, 2019
WORLD
Modi clamps down on Kashmir, and India loves him for it
Modi clamps down on Kashmir, and India loves him for it
NEW DELHI, Aug 16: The achingly beautiful Himalayan valley was flooded with soldiers and roadblocks of razor wire. Phone lines were cut, internet connections switched off, politicians arrested. Public gatherings were banned.
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
Stretch for better health
Stretch for better health
Stretching opens up your range of motion and increases flexibility while not stretching drastically reduces mobility in the joints and muscles, which increases your risk for injury. Recent studies show that slow or static stretching – whether or not you exercise afterward – has a number of benefits,...
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
Weekend fun
Weekend fun
Weekends are for relaxing and lounging around the house in your pajamas. But every once in a while, it’s good to change things up and say, go for a hike or meet friends for brunch. As much as sitting at home and being with yourself is an important aspect of self-care, connecting with people and doin...
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
The charm of co-working spaces
The charm of co-working spaces
With more and more people working for themselves and starting their own projects and businesses, co-working spaces have become increasingly popular. According to the website coworker.com, there are more than 10 co-working spaces in Kathmandu. So, what is it that attracts people, especially young ent...
Aug 16, 2019
The Week
Zero waste beauty tips
Zero waste beauty tips
We buy more products than we have use for. To be fair, we need them but it’s impossible not to focus on how much we are wasting on plastic tubes and other non-degradable packaging. As we’re trying to minimize our carbon footprint and the negative effects of consumerism, it becomes increasingly impor...
Aug 16, 2019