The Week
Lessons on the go
Lessons on the go
Ujjwal Rai claims that only two things in this world excite him: Walking and trekking. Trekking is exhilarating because it gives him a chance to learn from different cultures, traditions, and food habits. It helps him explore the unexplored. And traveling by foot enables him to discover different te...
Jul 06, 2018
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‘Glass skin’ Get the look
‘Glass skin’ Get the look
A Korean beauty routine for getting ‘glass skin’ recently went viral on social media, and is a trending topic on Instagram and Twitter. This ritual, which gives your skin a dewy, glowing effect, is actually something that Korean idols and beauty enthusiasts have been practicing for over a decade.
Jul 06, 2018
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Dressing beyond gender codes
Dressing beyond gender codes
Men could also experiment with makeup. Paint your nails, put on a prominent shade of lipstick or eyeshadow, put on mascara or fake lashes, highlight your cheekbones or nose – just about any kind of makeup would make you appear more androgynous. Longer hair or dyed hair also goes well with the look.
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Good reads
Good reads
Something for Nothing, The Wonder and The Queen of Hearts
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Rocking the blues
Rocking the blues
Before releasing their debut song, Bachna Deu Malai, in October 2016, The Midnight Riders (TMR), a Nepali rock band, performed an array of cover songs at pubs, music festivals and weekend events. Originally formed by Deep Shamsher Rana, the band currently has bassist Sunny Mahat, drummer Sanjeet Tul...
Jul 06, 2018
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Grocery shopping made easy
Grocery shopping made easy
Internet has made buying and selling things more convenient than ever before. While customers don’t have to go through the hassle of going to a store, waiting in line at checkout and then carrying their purchases back home, it has provided abundant opportunities for economical gain for the sellers a...
Jul 06, 2018
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Restoring lost glory
Restoring lost glory
The earthquakes of 2015 left many Nepalis in despair. Not only did it leave many people homeless but it also destroyed many of our important heritage sites. And, even today, three years after the massive earthquakes, these precious heritage sites, that speak volumes of our culture and tradition, hav...
Jul 06, 2018
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“Every movie is a learning experience”
“Every movie is a learning experience”
Shristi Shrestha on being ‘Muna’ in Romeo & Muna
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Game on!
Game on!
My wife is a big fan of Messi like billions of folks around the world. She thinks that in her previous life she was an Argentinian. Now, it’s my turn to roll my eyes and look at her as if she is crazy. It’s funny that I have been a big fan of England since the 90s and my wife has to choose a country...
Jul 06, 2018
The Week
Monsoon blues
Monsoon blues
This is a statement that is very obvious, yet incredible at the same time – there is something magical about the monsoons. It is difficult to believe in it if you happen to live in Kathmandu and face the wide variety of practical difficulties that come with the season.
Jul 06, 2018