ECONOMY
Former CEO of KIST bank arrested from Mahendranagar
Former CEO of KIST bank arrested from Mahendranagar
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Kamal Gyanwali, CEO of the then KIST Bank has been arrested from Mahendranagar on Friday morning. According to Dhiraj Singh, SSP, Metropolitan Crime Division, Gyanwali was arrested on Friday morning and he will be presented to the court at 10:00 am.
Oct 05, 2018
The Week
Making the most of your holiday: Here's what you can do to fill up all the free hours duri...
Making the most of your holiday: Here's what you can do to f...
Many Nepalis celebrate Dashain in a very grand way. But there are some among us who – for whatever reason it might be – don’t or can’t take part in the festivities. And if you are not tied by any cultural or religious customs, this long period of break where you have nothing to occupy you might get...
Oct 05, 2018
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Making abortion socially acceptable
Making abortion socially acceptable
Abortion has been a topic of much debate for years now. While ‘pro-life’ supporters argue that ending an innocent life is always felonious, their adversaries or the ‘pro-choice’ supporters argue that banning abortion means taking away a woman’s reproductive choice and civil rights on her own body. B...
Oct 05, 2018
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Where quality meets affordability
Where quality meets affordability
Being a part of the family business is great, but often times you will wish to pursue your own ideas and dreams, and take matters in your own hands. This is what happened to brothers Aman Gautam, 27, and Prashanna Gautam, 30. While they were involved in shoe making industry before the launch of Cali...
Oct 05, 2018
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Pamper yourself
Pamper yourself
There isn’t anything in this world that some pampering can’t take care of. A relaxing bath and a quiet evening are sometimes all it takes to loosen the knots of weariness that comes with tackling everyday life. But should you wish for more, to shed the fatigue of hectic days, months, or even a lifet...
Oct 05, 2018
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A complete package
A complete package
Established six years ago in 2012, Ananda Natural Therapy is one of the only medi spas in Nepal. Ananda consists of not only just a spa but a clinic too. Situated in Thamel, perhaps the most vibrant area in Kathmandu, Ananda Natural Therapy has been a popular destination for both tourists and Nepali...
Oct 05, 2018
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Spa for the stressed
Spa for the stressed
Mandala Studio Yoga and Spa in Thamel is one that initially began off as a yoga studio but later branched out to providing spa treatments as well. Kriti Karki, one of the co-founders of Mandala Studio Yoga and Spa, was a yoga instructor herself and initially started off by providing yoga sessions.
Oct 05, 2018
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A page from my EBC trek diary
A page from my EBC trek diary
Pumori is a stunning peak in the Everest region which you can view while trekking in the Everest Base Camp. On our hike to Pumori, towards the east lay the gigantic Khumbu icefall straddled by the magnificent Nuptse and Everest West Shoulder and directly beneath the west lay the treacherous shape-sh...
Oct 05, 2018
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Womens’ health necessity: Healing the body and mind
Womens’ health necessity: Healing the body and mind
Being a woman is hard work, said Maya Angelou. True indeed. A woman has to go through various stages of mental and physical changes throughout her life, from adolescence to pregnancy and postpartum period and, if that was not enough, comes menopause.
Oct 05, 2018
The Week
Censored
Censored
Many people, including our decision makers, understand any type of porn, by its very nature, to be misogynistic but that is not necessarily the case. Violent or misogynistic porn is a small proportion of what is actually viewed and when you compare that with the sheer volume that is consumed, it hel...
Oct 05, 2018