The Week
Domination through determination
Domination through determination
Basanti Pradhan, owner of Bodhi Brikchya Nursery, didn’t think she would ever become a successful entrepreneur especially after suffering a huge lose in a garment business but she says her passion to succeed was the reason why she persevered. Today, besides the nursery, she also owns a flower shop a...
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
Mad about music
Mad about music
We are all familiar with the name Deepak Bajracharya, the one behind hit songs like ‘Kali Kali Hissi Pareki’, ‘O Amira’, and ‘Maya Ko Dorile’ but not many know that his versatile singer, lyricist, and composer was shy and quite an introvert during his school days. He thought he could never sing in f...
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
From stage to society
From stage to society
Sitaram Kattel, who initially gained popularity by portraying the hilarious character of Dhurmus in the sitcom Meri Bassai, is not only a successful comedian but a scriptwriter and director as well.
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
Conscious craftsmanship
Conscious craftsmanship
I have never written a word wanting it to prize-worthy. My writings are mainly how I express myself as well as my contributions to the society. But, having said that, I’m very happy to be honored with such a prestigious award. It, in some way, does feel like a glorious result of all my hard work and...
Sep 01, 2017
Lifestyle
Who’s got the money?
Who’s got the money?
Priyanka Chopra’s crossover to Hollywood seems to have worked out well for the star. According to Forbes, she made $10 million between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017. That’s Rs 64 crore.
Sep 01, 2017
WORLD
Diplomatic tit-for-tat between Russia and the US escalates
Diplomatic tit-for-tat between Russia and the US escalates
WASHINGTON, Sept 1: Russia on Friday promised a "tough response" to a U.S. order to shut the Russian consulate in San Francisco and offices in Washington and New York, the latest round in a diplomatic tit-for-tat.
Sep 01, 2017
POLITICS
Resolution proposal tabled in parliament to curb corruption
Resolution proposal tabled in parliament to curb corruption
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: While the state is keeping mum about a billion-upee misappropriation scam ‘committed’ by Managing Director of the country’s oil supplies monopoly Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Gopal Khadka, a proposal of resolution has been submitted in the parliament on Friday.
Sep 01, 2017
SOCIETY
HilBert School wins international-level award
HilBert School wins international-level award
KAPILVASTU, September 1: HilBert English Boarding School based in Kapilvastu has won the "Most Affable Award" of an international standard. The school has been the first school in the district to win an award of the international standard.
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
The perfect solution
The perfect solution
A HIIT workout that is 30 minutes long will burn roughly 500 to 600 calories. “Keep this in mind and exercise accordingly,” says Shrestha adding that you must also allot time for rest in between exercises. “Rest periods between each set are an essential part of the workout.
Sep 01, 2017
The Week
Kathmandu through its doors
Kathmandu through its doors
This picture was taken on the day of Gai Jatra in Bhaktapur. It was raining, the event was almost over and everyone was returning home. The two ladies in traditional attire and the sculpture created an interesting frame. The worn out plaster on the arch represents its age, and also tell a story abou...
Sep 01, 2017