The Week
The thrill of mountain biking
The thrill of mountain biking
Bike racing is a sport that is believed to have a lot of scope in Nepal. It’s considered an epitome of adventurous sports with its history dating back to the 1890s. However, it’s only in the recent years that mountain biking has come into the spotlight for Nepali youths. Moreover, there are only a h...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
Of chances and dances
Of chances and dances
I once had the rather unique experience of being an invigilator for the EPS-TOPIK exams conducted in Kathmandu. For those of you in the dark, the EPS TOPIK is the official language exams that you need to clear to be eligible for employment in South Korea. Over the two days that the exams were held,...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
Can’t think? Try this
Can’t think? Try this
Familiar with those moments of utter blankness when you have to think of an idea and all that comes to you is...nothing? You are not alone. All of us go through that, even professionals who have to think of ideas for a living. To do worthwhile things in life, we need to think original and unique. An...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
The Art of writing
The Art of writing
If you’re looking to learn more about Nepal’s culture and the different kinds of languages spoken here, you might be interested in joining a session of Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop by the Callijatra team. Although the workshop will not delve deep into the various kinds of scripts (Lipis), it wi...
Feb 15, 2019
The Week
What’s in a name ?
What’s in a name ?
First impressions are important and for businesses that first impression is often made by their names. It is this first impression that will set the stage for future interactions or, in this case, make someone decide whether or not they want to step into a store or a restaurant. Keeping this in mind...
Feb 15, 2019
SOCIETY
Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams which they once fought for
Ex-Maoist combatants accuse leaders of forgetting the dreams...
RUKUM, Feb 15: With the objective of creating a just and equal society, hundreds of youths from Rukum had participated in the decade-long armed conflict launched by the then Maoist rebels. Despite shedding their sweat and blood for their rights and opportunities, they lament that their efforts have...
Feb 15, 2019
SOCIETY
JC names justice to probe bribery charge against judge Baniya
JC names justice to probe bribery charge against judge Baniy...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Judicial Council (JC) on Thursday formed a probe panel led by Supreme Court justice Hari Krishna Karki to probe into the bribery allegations against Kathmandu District Court (KDC) Judge Babukaji Baniya.
Feb 15, 2019
ECONOMY
PM opens Nepal Ship Office to link with Indian waterways
PM opens Nepal Ship Office to link with Indian waterways
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Prime Minister KP Oli, who promised to operate Nepal’s own ships during the election last year, inaugurated Nepal Ship Office amidst a special function at Ekantakuna, Lalitpur on Thursday.
Feb 15, 2019
POLITICS
Impeachment looms over CIAA Commissioner Pathak
Impeachment looms over CIAA Commissioner Pathak
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Parliament is expected to begin the impeachment process against Raj Narayan Pathak, one of the commissioners at the apex anti-corruption agency, for allegedly receiving a bribe from the management committee official of an engineering college in Bhaktapur in return for promising to...
Feb 15, 2019
POLITICS
PM Oli's address to nation: A recap of promises unfulfilled
PM Oli's address to nation: A recap of promises unfulfilled
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's televised address to the nation was supposed to be the left government's annual progress report on meeting its poll promise of 'Prosperous Nepal Happy Nepali'. Expect, it was not.
Feb 15, 2019