The Week
More power to you
More power to you
We all want and talk about change but how many of us are actually willing to do something to bring about the transformation we seek in the society? Today, it is heartwarming to see many individuals who have taken it upon themselves to do whatever they can to uplift those who are in need of it and th...
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
The meaning of words
The meaning of words
Neelam Karki Niharika is making waves in the Nepali literature scene as one of the few female writers to be awarded the coveted ‘Madan Puraskar’ and the prestigious ‘Shree Padma Puraskar’. She has been writing for nearly two decades and her works have garnered praises from literary critics and reade...
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
Awesome add-ons
Awesome add-ons
Simple ways to style your hair and put some oomph in it
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
Mastering the art of dressing to look fabulous
Mastering the art of dressing to look fabulous
While no body shape is anything short of beautiful, some people believe that certain clothes and outfits make them feel glamorous and confident as it suits their body type by accentuating or hiding certain parts of their bodies that they are or aren’t comfortable with.
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
The allure of accessories
The allure of accessories
We pay so much attention to the way we dress that oftentimes we find ourselves completely stressed out while getting ready and, when we finally have the ensemble right, there is the big decision about which shoes and bag will go with our outfit. They say, on average, it takes a woman no less than 20...
Nov 02, 2018
WORLD
UN finds 486 million in Asia still hungry, progress stalled
UN finds 486 million in Asia still hungry, progress stalled
BANGKOK, Nov 2: Despite rapid economic growth, the Asia-Pacific region has nearly a half billion people who go hungry as progress stalls in improving food security and basic living conditions, a United Nations report said Friday.
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
Stories of Nepal
Stories of Nepal
Nepal really is a paradise for all sorts of travelers, not just for adventure seekers and nature lovers but also for the story lovers. From the plains to the mountains, destinations in Nepal possess religious and local narratives.
Nov 02, 2018
Republica Watch
100 days of hurting
100 days of hurting
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The only thing Durga Devi Panta knows for sure is that her daughter, Nirmala, was at her friend's home moments before she was raped and killed. The monsoon vacation had just started, and Nirmala had gone to meet her friend Roshani, about a mile away from her home in Bhimdutta-2 in...
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
Confrontations
Confrontations
The color red is significant in a Nepali woman’s life: it indicates marital status, symbolizes auspiciousness, sexuality, fertility, and life. Another color significant to women is white, employed to signify a woman’s purity, vulnerability and fragility as the unspoiled bearer of patriarchal honor.
Nov 02, 2018
The Week
Festival fun
Festival fun
I like Tihar more than Dashain. Dashain is like a week-long break and you get bored after a day or two unless you decide to go to one of those ASEAN countries during the festive season. Then, even a week is not enough.
Nov 02, 2018