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Your kids and the kitchen

Published On: December 29, 2017 08:14 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Admit it, you too have been impressed with what children participants on Master Chef Junior whip up.  The show is proof that a kitchen shouldn’t have age restrictions. Under supervision, it can be a space for your children to have fun and learn at the same time.

The right makeup

Published On: December 29, 2017 08:06 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Picking the right tools is crucial when it comes to carrying out any task and, as it happens, the same theory applies to putting on makeup as well.

For a little festive cheer

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:48 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The days leading up to Christmas will see some really special events and markets in our capital city. Whether you are in mood for some holiday shopping or want to sample a few Christmas delights or it’s music you are actually after, these fairs have it all covered.

From Strength to strength

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:34 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We got to know him as ‘Bhasme Don’ in the hugely acclaimed movie ‘Pashupati Prasad’. After his latest release Naaka, Bipin Karki is now making a comeback in theater through the play ‘Hariyo Dhunga’ that is currently being staged at Shilpee Theater in Battisputali, Kathmandu. Directed by Sunil Pokherel, the play is based on a true story of Bhutanese refugees in camp. Despite his soaring popularity, there’s a lot that we don’t know about this talented actor.

Good Reads

Published On: December 22, 2017 10:15 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, The Sting of Peppercorns by Antonio Gomes and The Upside of Irrationality.

Time to party

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:50 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As folks living in Kathmandu, we all have our go-to place. It might be a bar in Thamel, a quiet lounge in Durbar Marg, or a simple café in Jhamiskhel, but we all definitely have our favorites. But regular places are for regular days.

The right time to exercise

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:13 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

While the early birds vouch for the benefits of exercising at the start of the day, those who exercise in the evening list its plus points too. Srijan Maharjan, trainer at Fitness Paradise in Imadole, Lalitpur says it doesn’t matter when you exercise as long as you make sure you don’t entirely skip it. “Find a time that works for you and complements your work schedule and stick to it,” he says adding that doing so will promote a long-term commitment to fitness.

The male version of menopause

Published On: December 22, 2017 09:02 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Dr Nimesh Poudel considers it a very important discussion. If there are some who consider chances of men experiencing a phenomenon similar to that of a female menopause a myth, there are even more people who have never even heard of the condition. “Either way, awareness on the matter is long overdue,” says Dr Poudel. The condition is called andropause. Cases of it among men around or over 50 years of age is said to be quite common, but many remain oblivious to it. In Dr Poudel’s experience, many patients even tend to assume its symptoms to be results of psychological issues but clearly that’s not the case. He shares more about the condition with The Week.

Making your own wood fire pizza

Published On: December 22, 2017 08:53 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

This is for those who enjoy hosting a barbeque party for their family and friends. In case you didn’t know, grilling meat over fire isn’t the only available option for some outdoor cooking. If you are willing to be a little more ambitious, you can host wood fire pizza party at any given time in your own backyard. Here, The Week shows you how.

Christmas special

Published On: December 22, 2017 08:36 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s time for Christmas, and this season is all about spending time with your family and friends. There can be no better way to share joy and happiness than by inviting your loved ones over a dinner party. Hosting a Christmas dinner may sound extremely fun but, for many, it can be very stressful at the same time. To make Christmas dinner party hosting relatively hassle free, we have compiled some easy to make Christmas dinner ideas because making memories do not have to mean exhausting your energy and wallet.

Debunking myths

Published On: December 22, 2017 07:53 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

From using the right hair pack to restore its shine and smoothness to buying good quality products for our skin, there are many things we do to make sure our skin and hair are in top-notch shape. While some tricks are really good for us, there are quite a few myths that guide our beauty rituals as well. To separate facts from fiction, The Week sought the help of Hair and Skin expert Sanjana Pandey of Berry Beautik in Satdobato, Lalitpur. Here she sheds light on a few beauty beliefs that are indeed myths and tells us what we should be doing instead.

Good Reads

Published On: December 15, 2017 10:09 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, The History of Bees by Maja Lunde  and Thrill by Jackie Collins.

Five works of art you should know

Published On: December 15, 2017 09:48 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

While many paintings are made each day, only some have the power to transcend time and engrave their names in history. And it is interesting to know how these products of human imagination can impact generations to come.

Creating a mood board

Published On: December 15, 2017 09:19 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Mood boards in their most classic and archetypal sense are physical boards which use foamcore or bulletin boards as their foundation. Things like pictures, texts, strings, sprigs of plants or any other physical things are hung or pinned to preview the desired ambience.

Upgrade your ramen

Published On: December 15, 2017 09:03 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You may be thinking why would anybody bother with ramen tutorials, all you have to do is boil some water. But no, my friend, the humble ramen can be turned into so much more. It’s a snack eaten around the world and many have found ways to tweak it to fit their styles.

Modern parenting 101

Published On: December 15, 2017 08:33 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Nobody said raising a child would be easy but, these days, parents claim that they find the task to be more challenging than ever before. Is it really that they get difficult to handle with each generation? Or have many parents’ simply missed a crucial memo?

Himalaya Roadies

Published On: December 1, 2017 12:31 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Himalaya Roadies: Take us behind the scenes

Holiday treats

Published On: December 1, 2017 11:59 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Christmas and New Year definitely call for a short vacation. It’s also that time of the year when most schools and colleges close for winter vacation so if you have kids then this is perhaps the perfect time to take them on a much-needed break. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it actually wouldn’t be a bad idea to go somewhere where you will be able to enjoy this festive season in all its glory.

Winter solutions: To cure ailments that this season brings along

Published On: December 1, 2017 10:36 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Simple ayurvedic remedies can be very effective in preventing various winter ailments. These remedies can be easily prepared at home and, the good thing is, they have no side effects. Most of us, during winter, live with uncomfortable dry skin or nasty cold that sometimes become very difficult to cure. But did you know that ayurveda can not only treat the external symptoms of such ailments but also cure the underlying causes as well?

The sweating therapy: Expert guide to steam and sauna bath

Published On: December 1, 2017 10:23 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Sweating has been used as a form of therapy for thousands of years to cure numerous diseases. With the rise in number of gyms and spa parlors, it has been gaining popularity in our country as well. Steam and sauna are available in most spas and gyms around the valley. Along with their health benefits, it is also important for us to know that it may not be suitable for everyone.