The Week
Summer fresh
Summer fresh
It’s getting hotter by the day and as the mercury rises steadily, the one thing that’s becoming really difficult is looking our best despite the heat. While it might seem like there isn’t much we can do to look good during this sweltering time of the year, Osha Mulmi Shrestha of GALZ Beauty Parlor,...
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
Let the games begin
Let the games begin
Nepal’s first board game
Aug 11, 2017
WORLD
Indian and Bhutanese foreign ministers discuss Doklam row in Kathmandu
Indian and Bhutanese foreign ministers discuss Doklam row in...
KATHMANDU, August 11: Indian Foreign minister Sushma Sworaj has held a meeting with her Bhutanese counterpart Damcho Dorji in Kathmandu with a view to discussing the issue related to Doklam row that has worsened the relation between India and China.
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
A head start on baking goals
A head start on baking goals
Every baking enthusiast must begin somewhere. Regardless of how intimidating a pie, a cake or (if you like fancy pastries) a soufflé, a crème brûlée may appear, one needs to fire up the oven. Nabin Basu, executive chef at Baker’s Den, Bhatbhateni who also happens to be an instructor at various hotel...
Aug 11, 2017
SOCIETY
PM Deuba instructs concerned ministers to address Dr KC's demands via fast-track method
PM Deuba instructs concerned ministers to address Dr KC's de...
KATHMANDU, August 11: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed the chiefs of the concerned bodies to take the initiative in addresssing the demands set forth by Dr Govinda KC who has been on hunger strike for the last nineteen days.
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
From the edges
From the edges
Kathmandu has always fascinated me because it’s a city of contradictions. A walk around the city will acquaint you with life in its myriad forms. One of the things that always grab my attention is all the activities, or rather life, that goes on, on the streets. From vendors selling books, fruits, a...
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
Finding happiness
Finding happiness
The first rays of the sun, the sound of birds chirping, or a cup of good coffee, there are little things that manage to cheer us up no matter how jam packed our schedule is for that day or how difficult the day has been. But, often times, we get so caught up in things that we fail to count our bless...
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
Pitch perfect
Pitch perfect
Sandeep Lamichhane, the captain of the Nepali team in the Under-19 ICC World Cup Asian Qualifiers, 2017, recently went to Australia on an invitation of Aussie Legend Michael Clarke to play for the Sydney based Western Suburbs District Cricket Club. At 16, this is probably the biggest achievement for...
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
Where beauty meets talent
Where beauty meets talent
With courage in her words and confidence in her walk, Malina Joshi had proudly represented Nepal in Miss World 2011 after winning the title of Miss Nepal the same year. As an actor too she quickly proved to be versatile and talented. Her impressive performances in movies like Ritu and Jhumkee quickl...
Aug 11, 2017
The Week
The teacher with a purpose
The teacher with a purpose
The concept of ‘Education for all’ seemed like a predetermined battle for visually impaired students. But in 1964, Laboratory Higher Secondary School in Kirtipur introduced the Braille system, a tactile writing and reading style for visually impaired people, under the supervision and guidance of Fat...
Aug 11, 2017