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Look who’s back

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:50 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The 44-year-old rapper is believed to be working on new tracks, and is believed to be releasing his ninth studio album in November this year, MTV Online has reported.

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The seriousness of comedy

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:47 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra who stars in the upcoming film Golmaal Again said friends for life is her takeaway from the movie.

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The final tribute

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:40 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011 at the poignant age of 27 affected many fans of the star’s music but now it seems the singer’s dad wants to bring his daughter to the West End. Following a difficult film released about the singer, entitled Amy and of which her family said was an “unbalanced” portrayal of her, her father Mitch Winehouse has said he wants the musical to be about more than “just the drugs and the alcohol”.

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Good Reads

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:20 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Good books available at Mandala Book Point, Kantipath.

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Desert Destinations

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:12 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Many may feel that holidays and deserts don’t go together, but we here at The Week beg to differ. With proper planning, deserts offer a uniquely lovely traveling experience. The cloudless skies, the mesmerizing sight of endless sand dunes (the sunsets in particular) and then, the  adventure activities, the unique culture of the people from the area, there is a lot that makes journey into the desert a memorable one.

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Making it to Bhutan

Published On: October 13, 2017 12:06 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s the nation of legendary three-legged dragons, also “the happiest country” in Asia, they say. Bhutan, for many of us, is indeed still shrouded in mystery. It’s not only iconic images of places like the Tiger’s Nest or their unique culture (like why the obsession with phallic symbols?), but they have also managed to maintain the aura of being the last true Shangri-La of our time.

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The art of acting

Published On: October 13, 2017 11:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Srijana Adhikari is a well known name in the Nepali theater scene, having acted in popular plays like ‘Milk Tea’ and ‘Sunkeshari’ to name a few.

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The basics of braces

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Are braces only for children? Do they make our teeth weak? When is the correct time to put on braces? These are some of the most common queries related to dental braces. We at The Week spoke to Professor Dr Basanta K Shrestha, orthodontist at Shree Bikesh Dental Clinic, in Kamaladi, Ganeshthan, Kathmandu to help you find the answers to all these questions. Here is all that you need to know to become an informed dental patient and debunk myths related to braces.

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Getting it right

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:46 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You know you have to get rid of that weight you have put on during Dashain holidays and so you are all geared up to burn some serious calories. But how do you know you are getting the maximum benefit from your exercise routine? How can you ensure weight loss? Manoj Katwal, fitness trainer at Next Step Fitness Gym Centre in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, says that there are many things people do or don’t do that hinder their weight loss process.

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Festive feast

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:29 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

What is Tihar without delicious Nepali recipes? But with busy schedules and modern lifestyles exploring Nepali culinary becomes an extremely exasperating task. For many, getting the correct formulae for an authentic Nepali cuisine is next to impossible.

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Makeup 101- what to put in your first makeup kit ?

Published On: October 13, 2017 09:19 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

From lotions and concealers to nail polishes and blush brushes, there exist a variety of tools that are essential in our makeup kit. Picking these items might be easier for those who know the basics of makeup, but beginners often don’t know where to start. For the confused ones, The Week is here to help. We talked to Sajina Shilakar, senior beauty expert at Bliss Beauty Salon in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, and found out what exactly we need to put in our very first makeup kits.

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Festive nostalgia

Published On: October 13, 2017 08:13 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The festival of lights is around the corner and preparations here in Nepal are in full swing with people already thronging the markets to buy clay lamps, string lights, gifts, and other such just Tihar things. While Dashain seems to go by in a blur as we rush from one relative’s house to another seeking their blessings, Tihar seems to be just the festive occasion when we can relax and revel in traditions that we actually enjoy.

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Five works of art you should know

Published On: October 6, 2017 12:24 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

These masterpieces are not only pleasing to the eyes but have influenced the social and political scenarios of numerous counties for many years. They certainly carry a long history with them that needs to be understood and appreciated. You do not have to be an art enthusiast to comprehend these attractive pieces. Every month we compile for you five famous pieces of work. This is our attempt to get you acquainted with these exceptional paintings.

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Demi Lovato on the right path

Published On: October 6, 2017 12:19 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The 25-year-old singer was honored with a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Confident' in 2017 and has revealed how it ''changed things'' for her.

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The big leap

Published On: October 6, 2017 12:15 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif might just be ready to go international by starring in a Hollywood project. According to latest reports doing the rounds, it looks like Kat is juggling work and play while holidaying in Los Angeles.

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Road trip prep

Published On: October 6, 2017 09:59 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

So many people fly everywhere these days that you might think the classic road trip is a thing of the past. However that is not actually the case. While it does seem that just getting in a car and going somewhere for the sake of a long drive is declining, there are many who actually prefer taking the road for vacations or family visits. The lure of the road is undeniable. There is something so rustic about traveling by road that isn’t there when you hop into a plane and hop out at your destination.

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Around the world

Published On: October 6, 2017 09:41 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

All of us have a bucket list of places we want to visit and while everybody wants to go see the Eiffel Tower or the Coliseum in Rome, there are some lesser-known places that deserve to make it to your coveted list.

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Making it on You Tube

Published On: October 6, 2017 09:34 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Yeshidon (Yeshi Dolma Lama) is one of the few Nepalis with a prominent internet presence. Last we checked her following on YouTube alone was 52,000 with a total of 6,381,143 views. From fashion, beauty to comedy skits and dancing performances, Yeshi certainly knows how to keep her viewers entertained. And this is despite of not being a full time YouTuber.

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Hungry paws

Published On: October 6, 2017 09:26 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The prices of commercial dog food in our country are sky rocketing. While most of us love our pets, we might not be able to afford those packaged diet for them. Also, there are some dogs that simply cannot process commercial foods. So we at The Week spoke to Dr Sharad Singh Yadav, chairman of Advanced Pet Hospital and Research Centre, Bishal Nagar, Kathmandu to help you find the perfect diet alternative for your pet.

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Cheating your way to fitness

Published On: October 6, 2017 09:16 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We all want to eat anything we want to but still have a fit and slim body. Unfortunately, that is perhaps the only thing that’s just not possible. If you want to have a great body and look good, then you must watch what you eat. But many confess that saying no to tasty high calorie food is harder than sweating out at the gym.

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