If you are all set to go for a Hike trip, you should be concerned about including these five essentials for packing your backpack and preparing for your enjoyable moment. With this planning, you can enjoy your day to the fullest safely and comfortably.

Gyalpo Lhosar, mostly observed in the winter, adds more fun to the morning chills of February. This year it is being celebrated on Friday. The word ‘Lo’ meaning ‘year’ and ‘Sar’ meaning ‘new’ completes the word ‘Lhosar’. Gyalpo Lhosar marks the beginning of Tibetan New Year. The festival is mostly celebrated by Sherpas and Tibetans, while some Hyolmo and Tamang communities also celebrate it. There are 12 years in the Tibetan calendar, each categorized under a variety of animals.

Like women, men also suffer from a lot of skin problems. But sadly, there is not a lot of information one can find regarding men’s face care routine.

International travel can be fun and exciting but if you are not prepared well it may also bring some unforeseen circumstances. The Week has compiled some travel tips to help you organize your next international trip properly and avoid all unnecessary hassles. This is our attempt to make your journey safe, happy and an unforgettable one as well.

Be it marigold blossoms, the hums of deusi-bhailo songs, overwhelming trails of lights or unpredicted burst of firecrackers, they all are indicators that Tihar is just around the corner. Tihar, also called Deepawali’, is a five-day festival celebrated in honor of Yama–the god of death and Lakshmi–the goddess of wealth and domination. A festival of lights, Tihar is mainly about lights, gifts, feasts and firecrackers.

ILAM, August 26: The ongoing Gorkhaland movement in Darjeeling of India has triggered inflation in the Nepali markets in the eastern region bordering India. The rate of everyday necessities such as rice, pulses and oil has soared up, locals informed. Indian consumers have been carrying goods from the Nepali markets. There is general strike in Darjeeling for the last 72 days.

Packing can be a chore. It’s perhaps the worst part of traveling. Many people confess to absolutely dreading it, and often let it be till the last minute and then hurriedly toss in things without giving it much thought. This way they are not only likely to over pack but also miss out on some essential travel buddies. The Week lists a few items that you must have on you when you travel as well as things you can/should do to make your next trip relatively hassle free. Of course, you can live by the mantra that what you don’t pack, you buy – many travelers just take the bare essentials, buying everything they need when they need it – but it’s much easier when you don’t have to run around to find a local store selling what you want the minute you reach your destination.

Trends come and go but there are a few things that you should have in your wardrobe that will stay classy no matter the current trends. Don’t hesitate to invest in these wardrobe essentials, they will really help your style quotient despite the weather restrictions, and hence be worth every rupee. These timeless pieces can be worn any day, on any occasion, and will give you a great confidence boost.

General Manager of Mega Bank and a mother of two sons, Raveena Deshraj Shrestha is a driven woman who pays implicit attention to style. Despite her hectic schedule she took some time out to speak to The Week about the luxury essentials she can’t do without.

BHOJPUR, Oct 6: Gupteshwor and Siddheshwor VDC in Bhojpur district are reeling under a shortage of essentials, making the matter worse especially during Dashain festival that started five days ago.

GAIGHAT, Oct 4: Local traders of Gaighat have been accused of fleecing consumers by selling outdated commodities, taking advantage of the Dashain festival that began three days ago.

PANCHTHAR, Sept 29: Many villages of Panchthar are reeling under a shortage of essentials, thanks to the disruption of various road sections due to landslides.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Giving respite to consumers who have been badly hit by inflation and overpricing, the government has announced subsidized rates for essentials including cooking gas, lentils, rice, ghee, oil, sugar, paneer and goats throughout the upcoming festive season.

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has asked the government to stock up essential relief materials for emergency purpose to ensure that disaster victims can get relief in time.