- by The Week Bureau
We see living abroad as having a lot of pros, but each time the festive season rolls around, we sigh a breath of relief, relief of being together with our loved ones. There are a few, however, who cannot say the same. Isha Upadhyay talked to a few people living abroad to find out how they celebrate Dashain and what they miss the most during this time of the year.
- by Prabin Koirala
One thing I always take a moment to observe whenever I am at Pashupati Nath is the cremation ritual. Whenever I walk past the cremation grounds, I’m reminded of the vulnerability of life – One minute you are there, and the next minute you are not. This, for me, is a very humbling experience. The reminder that life eventually comes to an end always grounds me and fills me with a deep sense of gratitude to be alive today.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has said that Nepal can attract more tourists as the country is getting less than a million tourists per year despite being placed by many among six best tourist destinations in the world.
- by Gunjan Upadhyay
With the advent of multiplexes, even in small cities, there is optimism that in the future we will see films with more cerebral content and tackling complex social, emotional and moral issues without resorting to caricature, contrivance and shouting from the rooftops.
- by Kalu Maila
And when one gets married, everything changes. Now, you have to visit your sasurali during Dashain and you cannot come up with any excuses whatsoever. You have to act like a gentleman and finish everything your in-laws offer.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Even as financial and cyber crime rates have been rapidly increasing in the recent years, the number of heinous and organized crimes have been declining, resulting in the lowest growth rates in the last 10 years, according to Nepal Police.
- by The Week Bureau
Everybody has their own favorite aspects of the Dashain season, however, as we found out, it’s not only the festivities and time off work that people are looking forward to. As expected, avid readers around town have big plans to capitalize on their time off. So with the festival celebrations right at our doorsteps, The Week asked them to share some of the books on this holiday’s ‘To Read’ list as well as review whether the annual vacations really help bolster their reading habits.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepali men's and women's handball teams are set to leave for Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday to take part in the IHF Trophy scheduled for October 9 to 13. Men's team will take part in the U-21 event while women's team will vie in the U-20 event.
- by The Week Bureau
They boldly declare themselves as cheesy and corny and yet people are absolutely loving it. Just in case, the offerings at Hallmark and Archies have become a tad too conventional and mainstream for your taste, Little Things present to you their collection of cards, mugs, totes and bookmarks all designed with a unique signature of quirkiness.
- by Aditi Sharma
The Dashain holiday is synonymous with good food. Wherever I go, I (have to) eat. It’s impolite to say no to food during this festive season. Needless to say, it always wrecks havoc to my fitness goals. Last Dashain, I came out with battle scars: pimples because of all the oily food, a roll of fat on my tummy, and chubby cheeks. With no exercise and loads and loads of scrumptious food, what more could one expect?
- by Upendra Lamichhane
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: A team of senior officials led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat is leaving for Thailand on Friday to attend the second Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit to be held in Bangkok for three days starting Saturday.
- by Republica
Rohit John Chettri became an overnight sensation with his breakout song ‘Bistarai Bistarai’ in 2013. Since its release, the song has gained more than 2.5 million views on YouTube and has launched many cover versions (even popular Nepali actress Namrata Shrestha has put out her version).
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Health Minister Gagan Thapa on Thursday urged Dr Govinda KC to withdraw his fast-unto-death while assuring to fulfill his demands.
- by Ramesh Kumar Paudel
CHITWAN, Oct 7: Thousands of vehicles passing through Mugling were stranded due to massive landslides that took place on Wednesday at Abu Khaireni, which is located just a few kilometers from Mugling.
- by Republica
MALEKHU (Dhading), Oct 6: One person died and 15 others were injured when a passenger jeep met with an accident at Tasarpur VDC on Thursday evening.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: A two-day Uma Kungfu instructor seminar was held in the capital on Sunday. The seminar included 22 participants including 15 coaches from Nepal, six from Canada and one from United States of America.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has defeated Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) 4-1 in a friendly match organized on the occasion of Dashain festival on Thursday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Nepal Telecom (NT) has expanded its 3G data service to all 75 districts in the country. Issuing a statement, the state-owned operator said it recently started 3G service to Dunai of Dolpa and Simikot of Humla.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Laxmi Bank Ltd has opened a new branch office at Baglung Bazar in Baglung. According to a press statement issued by the bank, the bank will offer a full range of banking solutions, catering to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and microfinance.