The Week
An affordable fashion hub
An affordable fashion hub
Shopping for clothes in Kathmandu can be a nightmare. Not only is it difficult to find the kind of jeans or dress you are looking for but the prices are sky high and, more often than not, the quality of the garment doesn’t even justify the number on the price tag. Aashish Pradhan and Sagar Pangeni f...
Sep 28, 2018
The Week
At full throttle
At full throttle
Of late, Motorbiking, as an adventure sports, has been gaining popularity in Nepal. And now, one of the most awaited bike riding events of the year is finally here. With over 300 people taking part in Nepal’s edition of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride this year on September 29 (Saturday), the fun...
Sep 28, 2018
The Week
Food fanatics’ favorite
Food fanatics’ favorite
They say worthwhile things are hard to find. Well, they might just be right. The French Bakery, located at Chhetrapati in Kathmandu, sort of proves that statement correct. Skirting the vibrant and buzzing streets of Thamel and a little tricky to locate, sits the French Bakery that has delighted the...
Sep 28, 2018
The Week
The art of gratitude
The art of gratitude
Gratitude is a virtue that can help you stay positive in life. Being grateful doesn’t mean convincing yourself of some bogus notion that everything is fine when it’s not. But it means you choose to focus your time and attention on what you appreciate.
Sep 28, 2018
The Week
Ticking a Dashain box
Ticking a Dashain box
It’s that time of the year again. Dashain is in the air and so are all of the season’s accompaniments – a general sense of anticipation and indolence among the working populace, a chilly bite in the air during the morning and evenings, people going about planning their travels and shopping duties an...
Sep 28, 2018
POLITICS
PM Oli talks about global terrorism, climate change and foreign policy in UN General Assem...
PM Oli talks about global terrorism, climate change and fore...
NEW YORK, Sept 28: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York. PM Oli stressed Nepal's suppport on control of global terrorism, climate change issues, Nepal's foreign policy, and informed the current govenment's status.
Sep 28, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse ends week on a negative note
Nepse ends week on a negative note
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply at the beginning of the Thursday’s trading session, shedding almost 6 points. The bourse recouped its losses within the first trading hour with the index trading slightly higher at mid-day. Nonetheless, stocks came und...
Sep 28, 2018
ECONOMY
New marathons launched
New marathons launched
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Coinciding with the 39th World Tourism Day, Himalaya Expeditions -- the organizer of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon and Lumbini PEACE Marathon -- has launched two new marathons with the objective of promoting tourism through adventure sports.
Sep 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Province 2 launches ‘green campaign’
Province 2 launches ‘green campaign’
JANAKPURDHAM, Sept 28: Aimed at promoting greenery in Province 2, also known as the bread basket of the country, the provincial government is starting a ‘green campaign’ in the province which includes eight southern districts districts bordering with India.
Sep 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Historical Tuwachung Jayajum site at risk of landslides
Historical Tuwachung Jayajum site at risk of landslides
KHOTANG, Sep 28: Tuwachung Jayajum Danda, a famous historical tourist site in the district, is at the risk of landslides as the retention wall has crumbled at several places due to the ongoing road construction works around the tourist spot.
Sep 28, 2018