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Swasti Gautam

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Lessons on the go

Published On: July 6, 2018 08:50 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Ujjwal Rai claims that only two things in this world excite him: Walking and trekking. Trekking is exhilarating because it gives him a chance to learn from different cultures, traditions, and food habits. It helps him explore the unexplored. And traveling by foot enables him to discover different terrains and brings him close to nature.

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Grand summer delights

Published On: June 29, 2018 11:09 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Mango Summer Splash

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Risky roads

Published On: June 29, 2018 07:20 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

It’s the same story every monsoon season. As dug up roads become waterlogged and thus muddy, leaving our homes becomes a risky affair. Pedestrians slipping and falling and bikes and cars getting stuck in mud pits are common occurrences. And, the construction and reconstruction of roads right before the advent of the new fiscal year (which falls exactly during the monsoon season) only make matters worse.

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For the love of acting

Published On: June 29, 2018 06:22 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

The Week’s Swasti Gautam caught up with Samyog Guragain and Anushka Adhikari, two of the most popular artists of 21st Love, to find out how it all started. Read on to find out how their journey is as dramatic as the sitcom itself.

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Flavors of Syria

Published On: June 22, 2018 11:27 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Sheriqi Bassel was born in Syria and he clearly remembers being surrounded by the rich Syrian food culture for most of his childhood. Sheriqi’s early memories are of his mother making authentic delicacies for him. He says his life back in Syria usually involved large family gatherings and lots of food. He has always been a food lover and enjoyed indulging in homemade food with his friends and family back home.

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Best out of waste

Published On: June 22, 2018 06:46 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Bottle to Beads is a personal venture and an ethical business initiated by Marie Ange Sylvain Holmgren. This noble venture trains and empowers rural women of Nepal to produce beads made of recycled glasses.

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Delhi delights: experiencing Delhi through its food

Published On: June 15, 2018 09:24 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

If you have ever been to Delhi in India, you know there are two things that one cannot afford to miss in this beautiful place – its rich heritage and its delicious mouth watering food. Delhi is the melting pot of various cultures and traditions and this makes the food culture of this city unique and intriguing.

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Of road trips and life lessons

Published On: June 15, 2018 09:01 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Roshan Bista prefers to travel on his bike. He believes that bikes offer the most intimate connection with people and landscape of the places he visits. For him, traveling is more than just going to new places, tasting new delicacies, and collecting new pictures for his Instagram feed. He expects to have a new bike adventure, make new friends, and learn from his experience every time he steps out of the house.

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Celebrating Eid: Away from home

Published On: June 8, 2018 09:28 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

The terrible genocide and violence that started in 2012 have compelled many Muslims to abandon their homes and escape to neighboring countries in search of refuge. However, life is not easy for them even after escaping the deadly persecution back home.

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Finding the ‘fun’ in funny

Published On: June 8, 2018 09:20 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Aayush Shrestha, a stand-up comedian, is slowly becoming increasingly popular among urban youths. He is known for connecting the world of humor to bigger issues such as politics, caste hierarchy, and international relations. He says he likes making jokes on politics and all other socially inappropriate issues because, apparently, he has no time for creative content.

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Crafts with a conscience

Published On: June 1, 2018 09:59 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

In the recent years, the handicraft industry has really been thriving in Nepal and handicrafts are not just limited to ancient metal works and paintings anymore either. From in-vogue chic statement jewelry to really cool decorative and clothing items, our handicraft industry can deliver everything you could ever want. From a store that sells unique junk jewelry to an organization that aims to empower women through the clothes they make, this week we have profiled three such companies that are giving us some pretty good reasons to shop.

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Art and aspirations

Published On: June 1, 2018 08:17 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Today, Ghising has a bachelor’s degree in science, law and a double master’s degree in rural development and Buddhism. Yet he continues to paint, maintaining his family occupation.

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A friend indeed: Breaking taboos on menstruation

Published On: June 1, 2018 08:11 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Mitini is a self-sustainable project launched on March 2015 by the non-profit organization MITRA Samaj. This project aims to work in the sector of Menstrual Hygiene Management inside and on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. They provide services related to safe disposable of sanitary pads in various complexes, corporate organizations, malls, theaters and restaurants across the valley. The revenue generated from these services is used create pad banks and spread awareness about menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls.

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A counselor’s life

Published On: May 25, 2018 10:53 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Minakshi Rana found it extremely difficult to balance her personal and professional life at the beginning of her career. Her ambition to be an established psychotherapist and gestalt counselor took a toll on her and she always found herself unable to brush work off her mind even when she was done for the day.

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Toying with health

Published On: May 25, 2018 09:05 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

When he reached Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, Kanaiya Shah from Rautahat was told he would have to wait for two months even when he had booked an appointment 25 days earlier. But he still managed to see the doctor because he knew a staff who worked there.

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The way to smart governance

Published On: May 18, 2018 08:43 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

He simply wanted to make an impact on people’s lives through simple innovations. So, around nine years ago, he established CellApp Innovators. Over the past decade, this company has worked to develop simple mobile applications that can help in solving day-to-day problems.

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Changing perspectives

Published On: May 11, 2018 10:07 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Sujeev Shakya’s previous book ‘Unleashing Nepal’ was able to delineate Nepal’s economic history and examine Nepal’s economic status in the global arena. ‘Unleashing Nepal’ was also a national bestseller that inspired many young readers to understand the present economic possibilities in Nepal.

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All things nice

Published On: May 4, 2018 09:42 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Synthesis Art Exhibition organized by Tilicho Kala intends to bring together different forms of Nepali art under one platform. This art exhibition opened on May 3 (yesterday) and will continue to be on display till May 5, 2018 at Siddhartha Art Gallery.

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Wedding: Pulling off a dream

Published On: April 27, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

A wedding is an elaborate affair, one that often needs much planning and hustling to get things done. And there are hundreds of things that need to be taken care of. From choosing and printing wedding invitations and deciding on the clothes and jewelries for different functions to finding a photographer and makeup artist and, in today’s times, getting props ready for good photos, they all add up and things can be quite time consuming and bothersome. That’s where MP Luxury Bridal can help. Established to cater to brides, grooms, and their families, this is a one-stop solution for many of your important wedding-related needs.

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House of Palettes: Unleashing the artist in you

Published On: April 27, 2018 08:50 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

House of Palettes is a painting studio in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur designed to unravel the esthetic side in you. The studio is decorated with beautiful paintings and has a friendly environment that will compel you to hold a paintbrush even if you have never been interested in art.

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