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
The Week
Birth control conundrum
Birth control conundrum
The problem is that there are still many Nepali women who continue to waltz into pharmacies and blindly opt for any available contraceptive. When, by now, everybody should be aware that there is no such thing as a universal birth control. There are many factors to be considered before settling on an...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
Life’s little luxuries
Life’s little luxuries
After a hectic day at work or a busy week, all we want to do is relax and take it easy but sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when there are things that need attention on the home front too. But recharge and re-energize we must. So whenever you find some little pockets of time, try o...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
Exercise on the go
Exercise on the go
A lot of people have become health conscious in the recent years and try to fit in a gym session whenever possible. However, there are times, especially when you are traveling, when you feel like there is no way to fit in any exercises due to restricted space and lack of equipments. This is where th...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
THE Italian way
THE Italian way
I think we can all agree the popularity of Italian food isn’t a fluke. However, let’s also be clear here, Italian food is not just pizza and pasta. All the cuisines from the region also don’t have a tomato base. And no, despite the creaminess in Italian dishes, Chef Mauro Ferrari confirms cream actu...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
Styling for men
Styling for men
Many of us still believe that short hair doesn’t need much care. This however isn’t the case according to Apsara Pradhan, hair dresser at KA hairdressing and beauty salon, located in Pulchowk. Men need to pay attention to what suits them and style their hair right in order to look their best. Short...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
Horrible bosses
Horrible bosses
There was a time when I hated going to work. I would get up in the morning, have a relaxing cup of tea and as I flipped through the newspapers that feeling of anticipation and dread would slowly start creeping in. I often found myself wondering what my immediate supervisor would say or do that day t...
Jun 02, 2017
The Week
Where has my tablet gone?
Where has my tablet gone?
Back in 2010, tablet computers were in full bloom. Apple had announced their iPad and Samsung was working on their Galaxy Tab line of tablet computers. Initially, a lot of hype was also created around the tablets, and what got people interested in these devices were the bigger screen real-estate as...
Jun 02, 2017