The Week
A cut above the rest
A cut above the rest
Whether we are planning a family brunch, a romantic date or just a simple hangout, location, food, and the environment all matter. So The Week rounds up some of the posh hotel locations around the valley that are not only famous for their luxurious stay-ins but are also acclaimed for their restauran...
Apr 28, 2017
POLITICS
All-party meeting to begin at 3 pm today
All-party meeting to begin at 3 pm today
KATHMANDU, April 27: An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to be held at Baluwatar at 3 pm today as part of effort to win the support of as many lawmakers as possible for getting the 11-point constitution amendment bill endorsed by the Legislature-Parliament i...
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
Leading the trail
Leading the trail
To be paid to travel is the dream of many but is it really all that is cooked up to be? The Week talked to two trekking guides and, as it turns out, it isn’t only the view that concerns them. There are many responsibilities and duties that come with the job. While they do enjoy the travel, it’s also...
Apr 28, 2017
POLITICS
Govt preparing for signing OBOR agreement in mid-May
Govt preparing for signing OBOR agreement in mid-May
KATHMANDU, April 28: As China is scheduled to host the first international summit on its 'One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative, Nepal is preparing to send a delegation of ministers and sign an agreement to join the OBOR.
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
The trip of a lifetime
The trip of a lifetime
If you think everyone you know is going to Mustang these days, you are right. It was always a popular destination and, in the recent times, that popularity has soared. Also known as the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal, Upper Mustang is a mystical valley with trans-Himalaya landscape, and ancient Tib...
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
Let’s be safe
Let’s be safe
Sexual health issues and problems have always been embarrassing to discuss but considering the general increase in the number of such cases here in our country, it’s time to shake off our reservations. Gynecologist Dr Chandra Shobha Amatya reveals that almost 50 % of her patients come to her because...
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
The great debate
The great debate
After twelve years of continuous studying, even while doing my A-levels, I would have days where I really wished I didn’t have to go to school. However, with the gap year, there were days when I missed going to school and studying, which later helped me focus more in college. I used to go to my dad’...
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
Nothing lovely about love (handles)
Nothing lovely about love (handles)
‘Love handles’ is the informal name given to a tire of fat around your waist line. “Despite all the diets and weight loss fads out there, these handles are hard to reduce without a rigorous workout,” Joshi said. Here he shares some exercises you can do at home to target this problem area.
Apr 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Three alleged human traffickers arrested on Wednesday
Three alleged human traffickers arrested on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, April 28: Police has arrested four persons on charge of selling Nepali women to Oman for more than one hundred thousand under the pretext of foreign employment on Wednesday.
Apr 28, 2017
The Week
Know your drink(s)
Know your drink(s)
A drink sets the mood, says Manoj Basnet (Manny), owner of Manny’s eatery and Tapas Bar at Jawalakhel. And could there be a better way to set the mood than drinking your favorite drink with food that complements it perfectly?
Apr 28, 2017