The Week

The thrill of mountain biking

The thrill of mountain biking

Bike racing is a sport that is believed to have a lot of scope in Nepal. It’s considered an epitome of adventurous sport...

Bike racing is a sport that is believed to have a lot of scope in Nepal. It’s considered an epitome of adventurous sport...

Feb 15, 2019

WORLD

China closes Everest base camp to tourists until further notice to tackle mountain of rubbish

China closes Everest base camp to tourists until further notice to tackle mountain of rubbish

The Mount Everest base camp in Tibet will be closed to all tourists until further notice to clear the garbage that has p...

The Mount Everest base camp in Tibet will be closed to all tourists until further notice to clear the garbage that has p...

Feb 15, 2019

WORLD

Hong Kong snares record $1.4 million haul of rhino horns from South Africa

Hong Kong snares record $1.4 million haul of rhino horns from South Africa

HONG KONG, Feb 15: Hong Kong customs seized a record 40kg of rhino horns worth around HK$8 million (S$1.4 million) from...

HONG KONG, Feb 15: Hong Kong customs seized a record 40kg of rhino horns worth around HK$8 million (S$1.4 million) from...

Feb 15, 2019

WORLD

Philippines frees journalist on bail after global outcry over press freedom

Philippines frees journalist on bail after global outcry over press freedom

MANILA, Feb 15: The head of a Philippine news website that has locked horns with President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on...

MANILA, Feb 15: The head of a Philippine news website that has locked horns with President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on...

Feb 15, 2019

The Week

Of chances and dances

Of chances and dances

I once had the rather unique experience of being an invigilator for the EPS-TOPIK exams conducted in Kathmandu. For thos...

I once had the rather unique experience of being an invigilator for the EPS-TOPIK exams conducted in Kathmandu. For thos...

Feb 15, 2019

The Week

Can’t think? Try this

Can’t think? Try this

Familiar with those moments of utter blankness when you have to think of an idea and all that comes to you is...nothing?...

Familiar with those moments of utter blankness when you have to think of an idea and all that comes to you is...nothing?...

Feb 15, 2019

The Week

The Art of writing

The Art of writing

If you’re looking to learn more about Nepal’s culture and the different kinds of languages spoken here, you might be int...

If you’re looking to learn more about Nepal’s culture and the different kinds of languages spoken here, you might be int...

Feb 15, 2019

The Week

What’s in a name ?

What’s in a name ?

First impressions are important and for businesses that first impression is often made by their names. It is this first...

First impressions are important and for businesses that first impression is often made by their names. It is this first...

Feb 15, 2019

SOCIETY

Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams which they once fought for

Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams which they once fought for

RUKUM, Feb 15: With the objective of creating a just and equal society, hundreds of youths from Rukum had participated i...

RUKUM, Feb 15: With the objective of creating a just and equal society, hundreds of youths from Rukum had participated i...

Feb 15, 2019

SOCIETY

JC names justice to probe bribery charge against judge Baniya

JC names justice to probe bribery charge against judge Baniya

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Judicial Council (JC) on Thursday formed a probe panel led by Supreme Court justice Hari Krishna...

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Judicial Council (JC) on Thursday formed a probe panel led by Supreme Court justice Hari Krishna...

Feb 15, 2019