The Week
Our pick
Our pick
When Mary Anderson began her five-year residence in Kathmandu as the wife of a diplomat, she attended the frequent Nepalis festivals in the Valley because they were mysterious, colorful and great fun.
Oct 28, 2016
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Swayambhu reconstruction delayed
Swayambhu reconstruction delayed
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The reconstruction of temples around Swayambhunath stupa, one of the renowned Buddhist shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, still remains neglected even after more than a year and a half since the massive earthquakes.
Oct 28, 2016
The Week
Work mode on
Work mode on
Karan Chaudhary is the executive director at Chaudhary Group. He works hard and makes eV#veryday count, and considers himself a shrewd businessman. We at The Week talked to him about his work space and how it helps him get work done.
Oct 28, 2016
ECONOMY
Power Summit to focus on govt's hydropower generation plan
Power Summit to focus on govt's hydropower generation plan
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) is organizing Power Summit 2016 on December 15-16 with the objective of expediting power generation targeting generation of 10,000 MW in next 10 years.
Oct 28, 2016
POLITICS
Mukherjee to land in Nepal on Nov 2
Mukherjee to land in Nepal on Nov 2
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Indian government on Thursday made a formal announcement regarding Indian President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Nepal.
Oct 27, 2016
Lifestyle
5 things about Axata Adhikari
5 things about Axata Adhikari
Aspiring singer Axata is a grade 12 student of Classical Indian Music at Srijana College of Fine Arts, Kathmandu. She is an aspiring singer who came into spotlight after being featured in Kripa Unplugged Junior. Her video singing cover of ‘Timile ta haina’ has over 1.6 million views on YouTube. She...
Oct 27, 2016
SPORTS
Baneshwar triumphs
Baneshwar triumphs
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Baneshwar Recreation Futsal Center emerged victorious on Thursday as Kirtipur and Kumari Futsal shared points playing 3-3 draw in the Red Bull National Futsal League being held in the capital.
Oct 27, 2016
ECONOMY
Valley Xpress restaurant in Maharajgunj
Valley Xpress restaurant in Maharajgunj
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Valley Cold Store Pvt Ltd -- a part of Valley Group -- opened a third outlet of its fast-food brand 'Valley Xpress' in Maharajgunj on Thursday.
Oct 27, 2016
SOCIETY
Ang Norbu gets top French honor
Ang Norbu gets top French honor
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The French government has conferred the highest French civil distinction “Knight of the Legion of Honour” on Nepali trekking entrepreneur Ang Norbu Sherpa for his outstanding contribution in saving lives of French tourists during the great earthquakes of April and May last year.
Oct 27, 2016
ECONOMY
WiMAX now in all 75 districts
WiMAX now in all 75 districts
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Nepal Telecom (NT) has expanded WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) broadband Internet to all 75 districts of the country.
Oct 27, 2016