The Week
New Year, New Goals
New Year, New Goals
It’s time for resolutions and The Week asked some personalities who graced our pages this year to tell us what they are looking forward to in 2018 to get us started on our own goal planning. Here they share their hopes, wishes, and dreams.
Dec 29, 2017
WORLD
Twelve dead in New York City apartment fire - mayor
Twelve dead in New York City apartment fire - mayor
NEW YORK, Dec 29: Twelve people were killed, including an infant, and four were critically injured on Thursday in a fire in an apartment building in New York City’s borough of the Bronx, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Dec 29, 2017
SOCIETY
Dang-Kathmandu flight service to resume
Dang-Kathmandu flight service to resume
DANG, Dec 29: The resumption of flight service– which was the heated elections agenda here – is likely to be materialized soon.
Dec 29, 2017
The Week
Promoting ethical fashion
Promoting ethical fashion
Veganism has been the talk of the town for quite sometime now. People are turning vegan not just for fitness and religious purposes but to protest against animal cruelty too. And aside from people adopting the vegan diet themselves, they are also looking for brands that have an inclination towards v...
Dec 29, 2017
The Week
The journey of a judoka
The journey of a judoka
Manita Shrestha Pradhan is the first Nepali judoka who created history in Nepali Judo by winning the Asian Judo Championship 2017. This was the first win for Nepal in 29 years. Along with that, she has also represented Nepal in more than 24 national and international judo championships so far. For a...
Dec 29, 2017
The Week
Traveling with the tribes
Traveling with the tribes
We travel to explore. It’s best when adventures can teach us a thing or two about the world as well as ourselves. Each traveler has his or her own ideas about what makes an ideal traveling experience. And, thankfully, the frontier of tourism is always evolving to bring new opportunities.
Dec 29, 2017
The Week
Designs that inspire
Designs that inspire
“We aim to make minimalist and trendy projects that are inspired by Nepali culture and traditions. That is why our products are unique and attractive,” says Shuvekshya Joshi, manager at Metalwood, Nepal, a design studio and workshop located in Patan. Their primary focus is to create exclusive access...
Dec 29, 2017
ECONOMY
Credit crunch bedevils banks: Bank deposit rate at 13%, lending rate spikes to 16%
Credit crunch bedevils banks: Bank deposit rate at 13%, len...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Due to lack of farsightedness and aggressive lending practices among banks and financial institutions (BFIs), credit is getting very expensive for borrowers.
Dec 29, 2017
The Week
Crafters of change
Crafters of change
Enlightening Young Souls (EYS) was started by young high school graduates with an aim to educate and inspire children of various public schools about the true meaning and use of education in the real world.
Dec 29, 2017
SPORTS
Departmental sides into volleyball semis
Departmental sides into volleyball semis
POKHARA, Dec 29: The semifinal line-ups of the ongoing 21st Women’s and 31st Men’s National Volleyball Tournament under the National Sports Council (NSC) Championship has been completed on Thursday.
Dec 29, 2017