India to open additional int'l air routes through Nepal

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: India has agreed to provide additional air routes to Nepal.

Discovering the joys of skiing

- by The Week Bureau

Majority of Nepalis participating in his skiing lessons are still mountaineering and trekking guides. The word still hasn’t spread to the masses yet. Even though we have youngsters expressing their interest in workshops, later on we hear their families didn’t give them permission because of safety reasons.

Biratnagar all set for 7th Nat'l Games opening ceremony

- by Ajit Tiwari

BIRATNAGAR, Dec 23: Five years after the completion of the last edition of National Games, Shahid Stadium of Biratnagar is all set to raise the curtain on the Seventh National Games to be held in various cities of the Eastern Region. President Bidya Bhandari is scheduled to inaugurate the eight-day sporting event on Thursday.

Breaking conventions with Mannsi Agrawal

- by The Week Bureau

You can hear her smile when she answers the phone. What you can also hear is her son, somewhere in the background, demanding she stop talking on the phone and pay attention to him. At 31, Mannsi is expert at juggling work and her responsibilities of being a mother. And work isn’t just one thing.

Breaking a habit

- by The Week Bureau

Addictions usually start when a person feels lonely or has conditioned himself to think that for him to be able to achieve some task, they need something.

Artists in Air Mcube residence session

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Writers, media persons and artists from various genres have been participating in a month-long residence session that started on December 2.

Drinks to warm you up

- by Isha Upadhyay

Tis the season to be jolly and even the winter on our doorsteps cannot stop us from making merry and stepping out of the house to party it up with our friends and families. The Week set out to find winter cocktails that will uplift your Christmas spirit and keep you feeling warm and fuzzy all night long.

Winter care

- by The Week Bureau

Leaving your makeup overnight can dry out your skin and leave your skin looking dull.

Digital learning

- by The Week Bureau

You don’t always have to take classes and attend lectures to learn something new. You can now do that sitting comfortably in your bed. And there are a few courses you can take undertake that can help you advance your knowledge as well as your career. These are websites that offer a wide variety of courses over a period of time that are taught by professionals. Some of these courses even certify you by verifying you through the webcam when you take the lessons in order for you to have proof that you have taken these classes. You can use these certificates to for job applications and even for university credits.

Six ways to protect yourself

- by The Week Bureau

Most of us are unaware of the most basic and effective techniques to defend ourselves if we find ourselves caught in a situation that demands it. Reya Shreya Rai talked to self-defense expert Rajina Shrestha to learn some very important defense techniques suitable for all, keeping in mind the average Nepali female physique.

Cabinet nod for decision to build Fast Track by Nepal itself

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The government has decided to construct Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track road on its own.

In the name of Christmas

- by The Week Bureau

In the recent years, the holiday spirit that comes along with the month of December seems to be taking over the people of Kathmandu. It’s not only the Christians of Kathmandu who celebrate Christmas anymore. Isha Upadhyay set out to find why people celebrate Christmas with such zeal in the valley. Bisam Vaidya

Another 11 hospitals to avail free kidney dialysis service

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has given permission to additional 11 hospitals to avail free dialysis service for kidney patients. The new health institutions include 10 private and one military hospital. Presently 32 hospitals across the country have been providing this free service.

Emotional rollercoaster

- by The Week Bureau

The beautiful thing about literature is that it captures all variations of emotions. We like stories because they connect us with characters and circumstances we can only dream of. But sometimes it goes beyond our imagination and makes the impact significantly deeper – some books linger long after we have turned the last page. The Week asked some readers about that book that stirred their emotions. From tear-jerkers to psychedelic wonders, here are their answers.

Pandit to hoist Nepali flag in Antarctica

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Mountaineer Sanjay Pandit, who has already ascended the tallest peak in the world -Mountain Everest-as well as the tallest peaks in the Europe, Africa and South America among others, is setting his eye on Antarctica.

Kathmandu, Chengdu to be sister cities

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province of China, on Friday for establishing sister city relations between the two cities.

Federal Alliance announces anti-UML campaign

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: While taking strong exception to the protests spearheaded by the main opposition party CPN-UML against the constitution amendment bill, the agitating Federal alliance led by Upendra Yadav has announced to isolate the CPN-UML through various programs including street protests.

Nepal SBI launches two new products

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Nepal SBI Bank Ltd has launched two new products -- NSBL Payment Gateway Phase-II (India to Nepal) and Merchant Acquiring Services (POS Terminal).

NOC told to rollback price hike decision

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A sub-committee under the parliamentary Industry Commerce and Consumers Welfare Committee has directed the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) not to implement its decision to increase price of petroleum products.

Constitution amendment for national consensus, asserts PM Dahal

- by Republica

DHADING, Dec 22: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that the constitution amendment bill was registered in a bid to forge a national consensus.