The Week
Flavors of Syria
Flavors of Syria
Sheriqi Bassel was born in Syria and he clearly remembers being surrounded by the rich Syrian food culture for most of his childhood. Sheriqi’s early memories are of his mother making authentic delicacies for him. He says his life back in Syria usually involved large family gatherings and lots of fo...
Jun 22, 2018
SOCIETY
Akbar Shah arrested for alleged role in smuggling
Akbar Shah arrested for alleged role in smuggling
KATHMANDU, June 22: The special investigation team arrested Akbar Shah, proprietor of a restaurant in Labim Mall for his alleged involvement in 33 kg gold smuggling.
Jun 22, 2018
POLITICS
Nepal-China agrees to promote cooperation in all fields
Nepal-China agrees to promote cooperation in all fields
BEIJING, June 22 : Both Nepali and Chinese sides have agreed to intensify implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative to enhance connectivity.
Jun 22, 2018
SOCIETY
Tipper knocks down one in Bhaktapur
Tipper knocks down one in Bhaktapur
BHAKTAPUR, June 22: A scooter rider died when a tipper knocked his light vehicle in front of Madhyapurthimi Municipality Sanothimi Campus at around 5.30 this morning.
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Daring to dream
Daring to dream
Almost every student, at one point of life, dreams of going abroad for higher education. But that dream isn’t easy to pursue as the college application process is a tedious and tiring one. Nevertheless, the abroad allure often trumps the hassles and hurdles one has to face while preparing to go to c...
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban
Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban
Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive from Sunday, ending the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform marred by what rights groups call an expanding crackdown on activists.
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
Yemen's Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to UN
Yemen's Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to UN
WASHINGTON, June 22: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have indicated they would be willing to hand over management of Hodeidah port to the United Nations, a potential breakthrough in a conflict that has caused the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, sources familiar with the efforts said.
Jun 22, 2018
The Week
Shimmers and glitters
Shimmers and glitters
Glitters from the 90s are back in trend and it’s now time for you to shine and go all out with your makeup. Get ready to spice things up a little bit as this week is going to be all about experimentation. Yes, sparkles can get a bit messy if you don’t know how to apply it properly, which is why we a...
Jun 22, 2018
ECONOMY
Priceless herbals being exported at Rs 20 per kg
Priceless herbals being exported at Rs 20 per kg
KATHMANDU, June 22: In lack of processing centers and sluggish technological development, precious herbs are being exported for mere Rs. 20 per kilogram.
Jun 22, 2018
WORLD
2 Koreas meet to arrange reunions of war-split families
2 Koreas meet to arrange reunions of war-split families
SOUTH KOREA, June 22: North and South Korean officials met Friday for talks on resuming reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as the rivals boost reconciliation amid a diplomatic push to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis.
Jun 22, 2018