Erina Tamrakar does as she believes. Since she has always considered art and literature to be each other’s best counterparts, she really enjoys bringing the two worlds together on her canvas whenever possible. The Week caught up with the artist and poetry enthusiast to talk about her favorite books and its influences in her work.

Our goal has remained the same; to get more youths into adventure sports, provide a platform for emerging talents and to promote the outdoor culture with the hopes that as more youth get involved, they will take care of the area they ride, rock and camp.

As the months get colder we must find various ways to warm ourselves and keep the winter blues away. The Week’s Reya Shreya Rai embarks on a mini journey around the city in search of winter friendly drinks that you can cozy up with. These places and the drinks are perfect for a weekend get together with friends and family.

Many of us go through the struggle of finding ways to motivate ourselves to stay fit. The Week set out to talk to those people who have found ways to motivate themselves to work out to find out how they manage to stay focused on fitness.

We are all well aware that regular maintenance is the best kind of maintenance for our vehicles. Keeping a strict maintenance schedule for our vehicles allows us to become pro-active in staying on top of our vehicles’ service needs. However, sometimes knowing a good mechanic alone isn’t enough. It’s best to be armed with some basic knowledge about your vehicle as well. The Week has compiled a list of know-hows that might make you a better car owner.

We, at The Week, consulted Suman Shrestha, stylist at K&S Hair Studio, to find out how we can protect our hair against the weather and pollution.

As patients we are always looking for more effective treatment options and in the world of dermatology, laser treatment is steadily winning the popular vote. Dr Subekcha Karki, MD. Dermato Prologist at DI Skin Hospital and Research Center, reports that these days they attend to at least a handful of patients seeking Lasik treatment every single day. Dr Karki agrees that it is one of the most compelling alternatives but she also mentions that there is also a need to raise awareness regarding the matter.

Most of the time the first thing most people think about when it comes to winter style are skinny jeans, heavy boots, and lots of knitwear, but let’s face it, such combos are boring. Even though fashion shows aren’t always directly applicable to your everyday style that doesn’t mean you can’t glean some inspiration and make them your own. The Week spotted some winter trends you can try; ones that are surprisingly practical during the colder months.

The plus side of the winter chills is that the base metabolism rate of your body increases slightly in order to keep your body warm. If your body is cold enough to shiver then be sure that you are burning some calories by just existing.

The changing weather already has most of us sniffling, coughing, and walking around with tissues, and it is only going to get worse as November gives way to colder months. The Week talked to Dr Pukar Thapa, general physician at Alka Hospital, Jawalakhel to learn more about the diseases that could potentially affect you during winter months and how to try and steer clear of them.

We all have those days when we are just too lazy to get out of bed, forget puttering around the kitchen to make gourmet meals. Keeping that in mind, The Week has compiled a list of delicious and easy microwave dishes that you can whip up in a matter of minutes during those ultra lazy days.

St. Augustine once said “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Travel is good for lots of things, but it can also increase mental well-being – and not just in the short-term. Whether you’re traveling for business, on a one-week family holiday, or have sold everything to pursue a life on the road, traveling can make you a happier person by building self-confidence, providing new experiences and memories, breaking routine and allowing you to meet people from all over the world.

From teaching herself how to put on makeup to becoming a professional makeup artist, in just five years, Lemii Tamang has come a long way and she is now one of the most sought after makeup artist in Nepal.

Not everyone can boast of being an internet sensation but that’s a claim the 18-year-old vegetable seller from Baglung, Gorkha can easily make. After social media made a dreamy blue-eyed Pakistani chai wala shoot to fame overnight across the globe, Kusum Shrestha has become the internet’s new darling.

We work too much, party too hard, get little to no sleep, and don’t pay attention to our diet. Our bodies suffer a lot on daily basis and sadly, there might not be much we can do about it. But then, there’s yoga. This age old traditional practice provides a holistic approach to well-being and can be done by anyone, anywhere.

Physiotherapy has gained significant popularity among the masses here in Nepal. Over the years, we can see that patients have developed a lot of confidence in the effectiveness of the treatment. Dr Prarthana Lohani Pant, at Medicare National Hospital and Research Center, points out the exercises recommended in physiotherapy aren’t only useful for relieving aches and pains but also preventing them. Here Dr Pant shares some views and useful tips.

Reproductive health education in Nepal is meager at best according to Professor Dr Achala Vaidya, gynecologist at Norvic International Hospital. According to Dr Vaidya, the only way we can raise awareness is by talking about women issues as much as we possibly can.

Sure, you make good food but the responsibilities of a cook don’t just end at the stove. Food presentation is just as essential to the success of a dish as its taste and flavor. After all, memorable dining experience is one that tempts all the senses, not just the palate. It’s also a philosophy with which Executive Chef N. Gopi has been running his kitchen at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for nearly two years now. In fact, we hear they have already begun working on plating ideas for the Christmas and New Year season – all because it is just that important.

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States of America, beating all expectations, defying virtually every major poll. His unexpected triumph in the American presidential election has not just confounded the native Americans but also its huge diaspora community.

As always, the holidays have wrecked havoc in your diet plans. You have gone so off tangent in your fitness journey that you don’t know where to start. Look no further. Detox drinks are an amazing and natural way to cleanse your system by wiping out toxins, and boosting energy and digestion while kick starting your weight loss journey.