The Week
A band that’s trying to redefine Nepali music
A band that’s trying to redefine Nepali music
Following our dreams is never easy. You have to be willing to put in a lot of hard work and be persistent if you ever want to succeed in your desired field. Examples of people who achieve astounding feat in their preferred fields pop up every single day. A new musical band that started with nothing...
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
Beguiling Bhaktapur
Beguiling Bhaktapur
You often think of narrow alleys flanked by shops displaying their colorful wares and temples that date back centuries when you think of Bhaktapur. The reality doesn’t deviate much. Literally the “city of devotees”, masses throng to the streets every day with cameras and eyes wide open to revel in t...
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
Ethnic ensemble for the modern day woman
Ethnic ensemble for the modern day woman
It’s that time of the year again when you will have many family gatherings and parties to attend, not to mention rituals and ceremonies. And Dashain and Tihar call for elaborate dressing. You will need more than a single type of outfit as wearing the same kind of sari, lehenga or kurta will get a li...
Oct 12, 2018
ECONOMY
NRNA’s expert convention begins today in capital
NRNA’s expert convention begins today in capital
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: The ‘First Global Knowledge Convention’ of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is kicking start from today in the Capital.
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
Holiday happiness
Holiday happiness
Dashain is finally here and we all have plans as to how to fill all the free hours we shall soon have at our disposal. While some of us want to relax and just be lazy, quite a few of us will utilize this time to travel or catch up with friends and relatives.
Oct 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Morang road accidents claim three
Morang road accidents claim three
MORANG, Oct 12: Three persons have died in separate road accidents that occurred in Morang district last night.
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
The kite sellers of Kathmandu
The kite sellers of Kathmandu
Times have changed, and people’s taste and wants too have changed and though what is inherent to our culture shouldn’t be subject to this change, sadly, it is.
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
Dashain aayo (again)
Dashain aayo (again)
A lot of folks seem to celebrate Dashain abroad these days. Half of the people I know have plans to go to Thailand this year too because the package deal is just too good to ignore. I had also taken my wife to Bangkok a few years ago but the usual four nights five days package is not a good deal for...
Oct 12, 2018
The Week
Of rituals and traditions
Of rituals and traditions
There was a time when Dashain meant kites fluttering across clear blue skies, struggling to stay up in the air, the long bamboos of the temporary swings squeaking as kids took turns pushing one another, and never-ending elaborate feasts. It wasn’t unusual for families to put aside ongoing feuds and...
Oct 12, 2018
SOCIETY
NMC suspends two doctors for falsifying rape
NMC suspends two doctors for falsifying rape
KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Nepal Medical Council (NMC), the regulatory body for doctors, has suspended two doctors for falsifying the medical report in a rape case.
Oct 12, 2018