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Our pick

Published On: November 4, 2016 04:44 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The novel was first published in December 1815. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters.

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Photos and reflections

Published On: November 4, 2016 03:53 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

November 3, 2016 marked the end of the second edition of Nepal’s only international photography festival, Photo Kathmandu. The festival had claimed that their goal was to create connections between the city, its people, its history, and its dreams and aspirations. It wanted to serve as an alternative platform for conversations between visual storytellers and local audiences. So at the end of their two-week event, The Week talked to a couple of visitors to find out if Photo Kathmandu had indeed managed to connect people to art and provide creative inspirations as they had initial set out to.

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Discovering Eastern Nepal

Published On: November 4, 2016 02:58 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Guphapokhari, a naturally emerged pond of religious significance, lies along the trail, and there are many other serene lakes as well. You might be lucky to get a view of the reflection of Mt. Makalu on the surface of Guphapokhari.

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Road-tips

Published On: November 4, 2016 02:57 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Road trips with your friends or alone is one of the best ways to experience any place you may be exploring. There are, however, a few things you should pack before you set out on a road trip.

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Electrically charged

Published On: November 4, 2016 01:11 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Electric vehicles (EV) are steadily gaining ground not only around the world but in Nepal as well. It certainly doesn’t make for a rare sight on our streets anymore. However, speculation on matters of its practicality hasn’t completely been dropped yet. So The Week asked some EV users about the pros and cons of owning and using this green vehicle. Here they share their experience.

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Young and free

Published On: November 4, 2016 01:05 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We are all incomplete without a passion to drive us forward in life. We can push ourselves more and test our boundaries when there is something to live for. We spoke to some bike riders who prefer to test their limits against all odds, seek inspiration, and continue to drive with pure adrenaline rush as they struggle against the obstacles on the road to know their stories.

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Festive fun

Published On: October 28, 2016 02:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

With Tihar at our doorstep, the streets of Ason are bustling with people busy with shopping. The usual hustle bustle of Ason is amplified ten folds with stalls selling Tihar related merchandise spread all over the already crowded street.

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The business side of Tihar

Published On: October 28, 2016 02:18 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Contrary to popular belief, small business owners don’t make all that much during these festive times. Business does pick up a bit during Tihar but it isn’t anything like before.

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To play or not to play

Published On: October 28, 2016 02:15 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to ban deusi-bhailo program during Tihar after 10 pm. This decision has had its share of both criticism and applause. The Week spoke to some people to know how they feel about this move on the government’s part.

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Are you subscribed?

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:51 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

YouTube is an ever growing, American video sharing website based in San Bruno, California. It has over a billion users worldwide, is available in more than 88 countries and 76 different languages which covers 95% of the Internet population. Of the many different kinds of content available on YouTube, how do you know what’s hot and trending? Here we have a list of the most loved people on YouTube for different categories.

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Blending a good time

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:47 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

With the Tihar holidays coming up, you can celebrate this brief respite from work and stress by visiting these places and ordering these drinks or try to recreate them at home and celebrate. Either way, we guarantee you will have a good time.

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Hair care

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:44 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If you think you are the only one having bad hair days during this time of the year, rest assured that it’s a very common problem in this transitional season. The alternating heat and the cold makes your hair frizzy and quite untamable. The Week’s Reya Shreya Rai spoke to Anish Shrestha at K&S Beauty Center to find out just what can be done to get those luscious locks back.

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Pilates for a complete workout

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Pilates is safe enough to do every day but you should start aiming for consistency once the groove kicks in. Here, Tina Gurung of Core Fitness Studio in Sanepa guides you through the basics.

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Fair and white

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:37 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Dr Sneedha Mainali is a Pediatric and Preventive Dentist, and Managing Director at Shine Dental Clinic in Jawalakhel. The Week talked to her to find out what basic oral hygiene we should follow to take care of our gums and teeth.

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A day in Darjeeling

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:14 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

For as long as we can remember, Darjeeling has been promising romantic rendezvous and beautiful cold adventures in many Bollywood movies. But there’s a lot more to Darjeeling than just what’s shown on screen. The Week’s Reya Shreya Rai takes a leisurely stroll around Darjeeling and captures the many essence of the place.

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How to pack a backpack

Published On: October 28, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As you pack, you’ll want to consider the weight and shape of each item, as well as how often you need to access your gear. Ideally, a well-loaded pack will feel balanced when resting on your hips and nothing should be shifting or swaying inside.

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The sound of music

Published On: October 28, 2016 12:48 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Japanese-American rapper and producer, Lyrics Born is an Asian-born Bay Area rapper whose hip-hop style incorporates soul, blues, jazz, funk, rock, and others. Here in Nepal for the good times that Jazzmandu brings with it, Lyrics Born speaks to The Week’s Reya Shreya Rai about the changes in the music industries, the crazy taxi rides around Kathmandu and finally, traditional Nepali instrumental music.

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Our pick

Published On: October 28, 2016 12:46 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

When Mary Anderson began her five-year residence in Kathmandu as the wife of a diplomat, she attended the frequent Nepalis festivals in the Valley because they were mysterious, colorful and great fun.

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Work mode on

Published On: October 28, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Karan Chaudhary is the executive director at Chaudhary Group. He works hard and makes eV#veryday count, and considers himself a shrewd businessman. We at The Week talked to him about his work space and how it helps him get work done.

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The Essentials with Raveena Deshraj Shrestha

Published On: October 21, 2016 09:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

General Manager of Mega Bank and a mother of two sons, Raveena Deshraj Shrestha is a driven woman who pays implicit attention to style. Despite her hectic schedule she took some time out to speak to The Week about the luxury essentials she can’t do without.

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