The Week
Nature’s wrath
Nature’s wrath
In Vajani VDC in Tikapur, the water level after the floods hasn’t receded yet. In four different wards of the area, most of the land is still submerged under water, and houses in these areas are completely inundated by the floods as well. Almost 4000 houses are estimated to have been affected so far...
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
An inundated nation
An inundated nation
The reports of the recent flooding, which are yet to uncover the full extent of the disaster, claim that over one-hundred lives have been lost and hundreds of thousands affected in what is one of the worst rains in 15 years in Nepal. Approximately US $1.3million has been pledged to the flood respons...
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Celeb’s beauty secrets
Celeb’s beauty secrets
We all want to achieve a JLo-esque glow at home but battling skin problems is perhaps the most difficult thing all girls face at some point in their lives. Then there are some people who just seem to be blessed with good skin and while we envy them, we also want to know their beauty secrets so that...
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
A cup of happiness
A cup of happiness
“If you are tired walking the streets of New Road, sit down with us for a cup of tea,” says Navin Maharjan, owner of Himalaya Tea Corner. “We have free tea tasting service. And you must not hesitate to taste our tea even if you don’t intend to buy it,” he adds.
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Study away
Study away
With exams around the corner you might be looking for a peaceful place to study but with the dearth of libraries in our city and coffee shops being too nosy and crowded (not to mention expensive), you might not have an option but to put a ‘do not disturb’ sign on your door and hope your siblings giv...
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Reasons to go to the gym
Reasons to go to the gym
For most of us gym is a place to get the perfect body that we have always dreamt of. But what if you already have the figure you want? Does that mean your body is completely fit and healthy?
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Swine flu alert
Swine flu alert
Time and again we hear the alarming news that certain deadly flu virus has been detected in our city too. While we immediately start taking a few safety measures like not eating out or wearing masks, many of us aren’t armed with the most basic information to be able to safeguard ourselves properly.
Aug 18, 2017
SOCIETY
'Herald College Nagarik Education Fair 2017' begins in Kathmandu (photo feature)
'Herald College Nagarik Education Fair 2017' begins in Kathm...
KATHMANDU, August 18: Nepal Republic Media has launched ‘Herald College Nagarik Education Fair 2017, on Friday targeting those students who have cleared the Grade XII.
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Before you get on that bike
Before you get on that bike
Motorbike travel tips for those interested
Aug 18, 2017
The Week
Life on the highway
Life on the highway
“We are riding at more than 4000m high and, as you ride, you see these massive structures from afar. You can’t make this trip on a bike from Nepal but in Tibet you can ride up to the base camp. As you get closer, riding in that cold air, it seems so surreal. Even now as I close my eyes, I can feel t...
Aug 18, 2017