KATHMANDU, June 13: The government has classified taxis into three categories based on their characteristics.

It’s Valentine’s Day and everyone is rushing to get their partner seated in a luxury restaurant to surprise them and treat to their favorite food.

Superstar Johnny Depp, who was recently found defending his recent advertisement with luxury fashion and beauty brand has refused to turn over records related to his arrests and drug and alcohol treatment to his ex-wife Amber Heard.

An Orphanage changed my life

June 19, 2019 12:05 pm

My family and friend circle have a luxurious life style. We children had all the necessities and all our wishes were readily fulfilled

Pamper yourself

October 5, 2018 08:15 am

There isn’t anything in this world that some pampering can’t take care of. A relaxing bath and a quiet evening are sometimes all it takes to loosen the knots of weariness that comes with tackling everyday life. But should you wish for more, to shed the fatigue of hectic days, months, or even a lifetime, a right spa may just be the place you need to head to. Here are three spas in Kathmandu that we think will be able to help you relax and rejuvenate.

A complete package

October 5, 2018 08:00 am

Established six years ago in 2012, Ananda Natural Therapy is one of the only medi spas in Nepal. Ananda consists of not only just a spa but a clinic too. Situated in Thamel, perhaps the most vibrant area in Kathmandu, Ananda Natural Therapy has been a popular destination for both tourists and Nepalis in the area. The ambience is such that you are likely to feel relaxed as soon as you step into the spa and you get a whiff of the beautiful aroma of luxury essential oils, and hear relaxing music as well.

INDIA, July 23: The tax on the sanitary pads was first imposed by the ruling right-wing government in July 2017 under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST). After nearly a year of campaigning by advocates, India removed a controversial 12 percent tax on sanitary pads Saturday.

MILAN, May 26: What do you get when luxury fashion meets sport? $10,000 sneakers.

Discovering luxury skin care

March 9, 2018 12:01 pm

A Nepali consumer’s beauty experience is slowly evolving. Even though a little more than five years ago, those seeking to improve the health of their skin used to mostly rely on regular facials or supplement capsules, today we can see that the skin care treatments around town have gone through a major upgrade.

KABUL, Jan 21: Gunmen stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, killing at least five people, including a foreigner, and setting off a 12-hour gunbattle with security forces that continued into Sunday morning, as frantic guests tried to escape from fourth and fifth-floor windows.

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: At a time when the Ministry of Commerce has proposed to discourage import of nine products, mostly luxury goods, to narrow down widening trade deficit, economists have suggested that the government move ahead wisely to get expected result rather than just making it an act of market intervention.

Luxury redefined

November 24, 2017 09:17 am

The place is beautifully designed with attractive rainbow ceilings, Mickey Mouse mirrors, car chairs, and an indoor play center for children. With spacious interior, friendly staff and a huge range of facilities, this is actually a one-stop solution for all your child’s needs. Located in Naxal, Kathmandu, Giggles is a childrens’ day care, salon, and lounge. “Giggles is a boon for working parents. It is an entirely new concept in Kathmandu and it is indeed a wonderful place,” says Rashmi Pokharel who has a three-year old daughter.

Five luxury tourist buses operate

October 15, 2017 17:28 pm

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Five well-equipped luxury tourist buses have come into operation in a bid to attract domestic and foreign tourists.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Despite public and media outcry, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released millions of rupees for the Election Commission (EC) to purchase luxury vehicles for election commissioners.

Saudi Arabia plans luxury beach resorts

KATHMANDU, July 10: A fleet of high-end cars used by former royals, former prime ministers and VVIPs are gathering dust at parking lots of various government offices.

Luxury handbag store opens today

April 14, 2017 08:41 am

KATHMANDU, April 14: A new store of luxury handbags is opening at Annapurna Arcade, Dubarmarg, on Friday.

Democratizing ‘luxury’

September 9, 2016 02:30 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 9: In the course of contemplating the purchase of a car in Nepal, I’m often led to considering the expendability of my internal organs. I could probably afford a nice little hatchback – no power windows, thank you – with the proceeds from selling a kidney. I mean whoever needs two kidneys when one will do just fine.