The Week
Eating habits that don’t aid weight loss
Eating habits that don’t aid weight loss
Many of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to lose weight without having to exercise. This is what leads to all kinds of extreme diet plans because we think cutting out certain foods completely will help us lose weight fast. Although most diets claim to reduce the fat percentage in the body,...
Apr 21, 2017
SOCIETY
Parties step up electioneering in Dhangadhi
Parties step up electioneering in Dhangadhi
DHANGADHI, April 21: Election fever has gripped Dhangadhi following the door-to-door visit of leaders and cadres of various political parties.
Apr 21, 2017
POLITICS
EC puts RPP row on hold
EC puts RPP row on hold
KATHMANDU, April 21: With the election just around the corner, the Election Commission (EC) has put the dispute over 'Hindu state' and 'monarchy' with Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on hold for the time being.
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
Cricket craze
Cricket craze
No matter where you go these days it is hard to escape the never-ending conversations on cricket. Cricket is all too pervasive in our lives and more so now since it’s been a little more than two weeks into the 47 days long Indian Premier League. 22 matches have been played already and with more line...
Apr 21, 2017
SOCIETY
MoE directs govt bodies to monitor fee hikes in pvt schools
MoE directs govt bodies to monitor fee hikes in pvt schools
KATHMANDU, April 21: Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed the Department of Education and the district education offices to monitor fee hikes in private schools and take stringent action against the violators.
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
The sweet legacy
The sweet legacy
Kasthamandap Bhandar is full of Nepali and Newar sweets that are casually overlooked in the presence of Indian sweets and the likes of Aagan. Rajkarnikar though says his time at the helm of his family sweet shop has helped him realize the cultural importance of food. At his shop, there seem to be sp...
Apr 21, 2017
The Week
Picture perfect
Picture perfect
If you are getting married, you already have a lot to worry about. But getting married during the scorching summer months is even worse. On top of all the things you need to pay attention to, you also have to be doubly cautious about your makeup and ensure it will last you the entire day (and night)...
Apr 21, 2017
ECONOMY
Diplomats vow to promote Nepal as investment destination
Diplomats vow to promote Nepal as investment destination
KATHMANDU, April 21: Foreign diplomats have made commitment to promote Nepal as one of the lucrative destinations for investors in their respective countries.
Apr 21, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepal, US agree to diversify list of preferential products
Nepal, US agree to diversify list of preferential products
KATHMANDU, April 20: The 3rd US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meeting concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday, deciding to diversify the list of preferential products to enhance Nepal's exports, and promote investment, among others.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Oli lauds unification of Madhesi parties
Oli lauds unification of Madhesi parties
KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli has said that the decision by various parties to merge into a single party as a 'positive' development.
Apr 20, 2017