Nasana Bajracharya

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ENCOURANGING WOMEN TO TAKE CHARGE

Published On: February 1, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Feb 1:Haushala Creatives is an initiative of two sisters — Haushala Thapa and Samanata Thapa to empower women.

ROBOTS GARNER ATTENTION AT CAN INFO-TECH 2018

Published On: January 29, 2018 11:58 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The second edition of BattleBot was held on the sidelines of Subisu CAN Info-Tech 2018 being organized at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Ground. BattleBot 2.0 was jointly organized by Online Media Group (OMG) and Robotics Association of Nepal (RAN) in support of Khalti on January 27-28.

Proving that she can

Published On: January 28, 2018 09:11 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: To rise above societal hierarchies can get tricky, even more when a woman has to break out of societal chains. Belmaya Nepali exemplifies that it is possible to excel even within the patriarchal society.

Expectations and realities

Published On: January 23, 2018 10:18 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

Conversation like ‘Hi’s and ‘Hello’s Don’t appeal me anymore I look for a deeper connection And May be that’s where I start the lore

BOOK BROWSING GETS EASIER

Published On: January 22, 2018 10:20 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: When friends get together, they make plans where to hang out, where to travel and some even make plans to start a business together.

Start reading to get better insight

Published On: January 20, 2018 10:01 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU:  Books are one of the oldest mediums for information. Some people manage to read hundreds and thousands of books in their lifetime, while others don’t even read one. Books have become a part of lifestyle. Reading culture is flourishing worldwide, but the culture in Nepal has a mixed or rather limited followers.

SMALL THINGS MATTER

Published On: January 18, 2018 10:12 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: It is said that great things come in small packages. And when you enter the little store of Little Things at Jhamsikhel, you will see how true the brand name stands. As the store is full of products that are small in size and have minimal designs but are capable of grabbing your utmost attention.

Empowerment begins with self

Published On: January 16, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Where some businesses fail even with the effort of many, there are some that have thrived with the effort of just an individual. Entrepreneurship has become a lifestyle which people, especially younger generations seek.

Locally yours

Published On: January 11, 2018 09:41 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

Shop-in-shop is a very common concept abroad whereas it is fairly new to the Nepali population. Timro concept store is a market that works around the idea, and has opened the floor for many individual and small enterprises to sell their products. Before having a space of their own, the store used to sell its products through online platforms.

MAKE LEATHER YOUR FASHION STATEMENT

Published On: January 10, 2018 12:56 PM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Winter is the time when the thick sweaters and bulky jackets come out of your closets. It helps you fight the cold, but one might say that it kills your fashion sense during the season. But fashion is a statement you set for yourself, and you can choose to stay warm in style too. One of the things you can choose to wear is leather jackets, which will not only give you comfort but also keep you warm and in style.

Me before you

Published On: January 4, 2018 08:56 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

It was not ‘love at first sight’ for me But I’m sure it started with a mean cup of tea I started imagining your life and how you had been And how you got the scars, you had kept unseen

Channelizing quirk and wit

Published On: January 4, 2018 08:29 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

Many wish to make a living out of their hobbies but only a few can actually live the dream. With a few doodles and sketches here and there, Sneha Koirala of Studio Sarcastic started creating comical characters on her notebook. Many are hesitant to laugh at themselves, but Sneha made doodles based on her life as well as of things around her that were interesting, and mixed it with witty lines.

Danfe empowering rural women

Published On: December 28, 2017 01:36 PM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: When the earthquakes struck Nepal in 2015, a group of youths from SAATH, a non-governmental organization, became active in providing the survivors with succor. They provided relief materials not only in Kathmandu but also in Sindhupalchowk, Kavrepalanchowk and other major quake-hit districts. The immediate relief project soon came to an end, but many survivors were still struggling to get back on their feet in terms of economic stability.

Small Japan in Nepal

Published On: December 26, 2017 08:58 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU: Among many restaurants in Thamel, there lies a cozy eatery—Tokyo Izakaya—that serves you traditional Japanese dishes. Tokyo Izakaya also serves different Chinese, continental dishes and is planning to soon launch Korean cuisines. The interiors and playlists at Tokyo Izakaya have Japanese influence with a contemporary touch. Same goes for its seating arrangements; it has both usual table-chair combo and traditional Japanese style, where you can sit cross-legged or sit in seiza.

Learn Newari on your phone

Published On: December 25, 2017 10:08 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

One of the growing and evident concerns among the Newar community is that many youngsters nowadays have a hard time understanding, speaking and especially writing Newari language. Some understand the language but are unable to make a proper two-way conversation. And even those who do speak Newari, they do not know how to write the language.

Cups and Plates out of Areca catechu

Published On: December 21, 2017 07:54 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: As the country lurches towards economic development, more youths are emerging as entrepreneurs, but at the same time, many are searching for ideas that could contribute to the society and environmental cause while also making a profit.

Jigsaw puzzle

Published On: December 18, 2017 07:50 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

I’m more than just my name I have scattered pieces of me, just like the game

Nepali Stories Through International Perspective

Published On: December 16, 2017 01:10 PM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: With more than 70 films from 37 countries, the 15th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) kicked off on December 14 at QFX Kumari Cinemas, Kamalpokhari. The festival has been a platform for artists, filmmakers and audiences alike to discuss several arrays of documentaries, fiction, short films, experimental films and animation that tell the stories of people from around the world.

Spreading smiles, promoting independence

Published On: December 14, 2017 08:46 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: When something is handmade, it adds more value to the object. Even a simple ‘Happy Birthday’ written in a paper will mean so much more than any other expensive cards at the store as it contains love, care and time that one invests while making it.

PUTTING SMALL BUSINESS ON THE MAP

Published On: December 7, 2017 06:23 AM NPT By: Nasana Bajracharya

We turn to internet whenever we need information about names, location, phone numbers from pictures or videos as well as other minute details of a place, organization or a person. Search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo give us information on almost anything and everything we search. Search results are mostly correct in happening areas, but shops and small business in alleys as well as less celebrated places get neglected.