The Week
Monsoon & mangoes
Monsoon & mangoes
My wife loves the monsoon season. I don’t. She tells me that she loves the smell of rain. I don’t. Whenever it rains, she is happy. She tells me that she used to always dance in the rain. I then remember my childhood days.
Jul 15, 2016
The Week
Confessions of a dieter
Confessions of a dieter
Last summer I reached my goal weight and celebrated by treating myself to a vacation. During the vacation, I ate and drank without restraint, and went everywhere in tubes and taxis. Ten days later, I was back home, looking like my old self, and ready to go on a diet to lose all the kilos I had put o...
Jul 15, 2016
The Week
Step off that scale
Step off that scale
I was wondering how much you weigh, said a relative to my mother who promptly replied that she didn’t know because she hadn’t weighed herself in over a year. She told her that the only time she probably took her weight was when the nurse asked her to step on the weighing scale..
Jul 15, 2016
The Week
The winning act
The winning act
Indira Joshi is well versed in the art of captivating her audience. Her presence never fails to excite concert crowds. It’s this kind of reaction that has helped her carve quite a niche for herself in the Nepali pop mainstream.
Jul 15, 2016
The Week
What is Kathmandu reading?
What is Kathmandu reading?
Reading has always been a choice. Especially when schedules are tight and other daily responsibilities make their presence felt, we all know how tricky it can be to find some ‘me’ time with a good book. Indeed, it can be a challenge, but not one that can’t be overcome. There are a few of us who alwa...
Jul 15, 2016
The Week
Books for thought
Books for thought
From the history of Homo Sapiens to the mysteries of Gods, genes and the cosmos, here are some great books that have already marked an impression upon the history of mankind and continue to rise profound controversies, support and criticism among the readers.
Jul 15, 2016
POLITICS
US seeks lift of ban on Nepali security guards in Afghanistan
US seeks lift of ban on Nepali security guards in Afghanist...
KATHMANDU, July 15: While the government has banned Nepali security guards from working in Afghanistan, the United States of America has assured the authorities in Nepal about the security of guards working in that country.
Jul 15, 2016
POLITICS
NC, Maoists discuss sharing ministries
NC, Maoists discuss sharing ministries
KATHMANDU, July 15: After entering into a formal agreement on forming a new government under the leadership of CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), the largest political party in the Parliament, and the Maoist Center have now stepped up negotiations ove...
Jul 15, 2016
POLITICS
India provides Rs 219.9 million for construction of dharmashala
India provides Rs 219.9 million for construction of dharmash...
KATHMANDU, July 15: Construction of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Pashupati Dharmashala at Tilganga is set to commence after the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, awarded the contract for the construction to Lama-Raman JV on Thursday.
Jul 15, 2016
SOCIETY
28 private schools penalized for hiking fees illegally
28 private schools penalized for hiking fees illegally
KATHMANDU, July 15: Thirty-eight private schools of Kathmandu have been penalized for hiking fees violating existing rules.
Jul 15, 2016