The Week
Focusing on Nepali literature
Focusing on Nepali literature
“My choice of literature has never been constant. At every stage of life, I seem to like different kinds of books. Sometimes the books I read even reflect my mood and emotions,” says Subin Bhattarai, author of Summer Love. “But I do have a set of favorite books. I have read them multiple times and r...
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
The answer is no
The answer is no
I have watched movies I didn’t want to watch in the first place, gone to places I didn’t want to go to, hung out on Friday nights when I was sick and actually wanted to stay in bed, and bought expensive raffles or charity event tickets when there were at least a dozen things I could have used all th...
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Life of a poet
Life of a poet
‘Raat Chirnya Bhanu’ or The Life of Bhanubhakta is currently being staged at Shilpee Theatre in Battisputali, Kathmandu. This play that is being produced collectively by Lok Drishti Theatre and Aarambha Natya Samuha will be staged till December 2, 2017 at the same venue.
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Humans & hypocrites
Humans & hypocrites
I know how it feels to lose someone close and I felt bad for Prachanda as he sobbed at his son’s funeral. With time, he will again be the politician that I know of, and perhaps then I will not look at him as charitably.
Nov 24, 2017
ELECTION
13 air shots fired in Rasuwa
13 air shots fired in Rasuwa
RASUWA, Nov 24: Two days ahead of the elections for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly, attacks have spread in Rasuwa. Yesterday, there were two attacks in two different places of the district.
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Health Corner
Health Corner
Why do we have hemoglobin deficiency? Can a good diet rectify this disorder? Does this disease have any specific symptoms? Be it teenagers or elderly patients, symptoms of anemia is often unknown to most of us and we get to know about this disease only when our blood test results show numbers lower...
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Luxury redefined
Luxury redefined
The place is beautifully designed with attractive rainbow ceilings, Mickey Mouse mirrors, car chairs, and an indoor play center for children. With spacious interior, friendly staff and a huge range of facilities, this is actually a one-stop solution for all your child’s needs. Located in Naxal, Kath...
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Essentially yours
Essentially yours
Essential oils are becoming popular by the day. These natural aromatic volatile compounds, obtained from different parts of plants, swiftly change their state from solid or liquid to gas at even normal room temperature. We find a number of manufactured goods in the market that utilize essential oils...
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Breakfast blunders
Breakfast blunders
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast provides us with essential nutrients, controls our blood sugar levels, and gives us energy to start afresh. Yet we continue to make wrong breakfast choices unaware of what to eat and what to skip early in the morning....
Nov 24, 2017
The Week
Irony of choice
Irony of choice
Discussion of abortion somehow always manages to spark controversies in our society. However, the fact remains that after its legalization, many Nepali couples have been turning to it. What’s intriguing though is that despite the expansion of authorized abortion services, reports of abortion complic...
Nov 24, 2017