My City
Want to party till dawn? Lakeside is the place!
Want to party till dawn? Lakeside is the place!
Lakeside Pokhara goes to sleep late and wakes up even later. Late night parties are what make the place exciting. As night gets darker and winds get colder, Lakeside bustles with loud music and dance. Locals come here after a long day’s work to relieve stress, while tourists—including both domestic...
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Mushrooming smartphone shops in New Road
Mushrooming smartphone shops in New Road
Nowadays, smartphones have turned into a necessity. From vegetable vendors to small kids, everyone is swiping on their phones following their Facebook feed, texting and playing games. One must wonder where these phone shops are located and how people can get their hands on one so easily.
Jun 02, 2017
My City
MyCity Social Buzz
MyCity Social Buzz
Do you think the cycle lanes that we currently have is enough for the city? What else do you think cyclists of the city want?
Jun 02, 2017
My City
The historical significance of Pote Bazaar
The historical significance of Pote Bazaar
Pote, exclusively considered traditional ‘shauvagya chinna’ among Hindu women, was never a part of mainstream Hindu fashion, rather an adaptation of ancient Iranian jewelry. Ras Joshi, a cultural expert at Tribhuwan University, says that these beads were brought over by Muslim settlers from Iran dur...
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Sithi Nakha : More than tradition
Sithi Nakha : More than tradition
People have little knowledge about Sithi Nakha today. Houses are abuzz since the morning, family members gather around and different food items are served, especially Wo (Newari dish made of lentils) and Chatamari (Newari dishes made of rice flour).
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Ayushman Joshi and his inspirations
Ayushman Joshi and his inspirations
A hopeless romantic at heart, Ayushman Joshi loves the idea of mellow music that touches his heart, much like how he has touched millions of hearts with his performance in Chapali Height 2. Shuvechchha Ghimire of Republica sat down with him to discuss his career and his studies.
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Carpet weavers groove to ‘Aakashaiko Naulakhe Taara’
Carpet weavers groove to ‘Aakashaiko Naulakhe Taara’
A press conference organized by Label STEP and Jan Kath was held on Thursday at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Marg. During the event, the music video ‘Aakashaiko Naulakhe Taara’ was premiered. The music video showcased Nepali carpet weaving as sustainable alternative to migrant labor.
Jun 02, 2017
My City
The Fancy Cocktail Test
The Fancy Cocktail Test
The Fancy Cocktail Test
Jun 02, 2017
My City
A personal renaissance in Florence
A personal renaissance in Florence
Embarking on a new adventure is filled with trepidation, excitement and a certain sense of melancholy. You go from a place of comfort to an alien environment. When I first came to Italy, I could barely say “hello” and “where is the bathroom?” and I, admittedly, struggled for a few months before I wa...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
It all begins with a concept
It all begins with a concept
It isn’t a surprise that yet another store in the popular lanes of Jhamsikhel is creating quite a buzz. It’s just that only this time around the thing getting attention isn’t a food oriented business or some fancy imported clothing line, it’s all uniquely Nepali. We have sensed a surge of creative...
Jun 02, 2017