ECONOMY
NRNs commit to help in tourism promotion
NRNs commit to help in tourism promotion
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has said that Nepal can attract more tourists as the country is getting less than a million tourists per year despite being placed by many among six best tourist destinations in the world.
Oct 07, 2016
The Week
Have you seen it yet?
Have you seen it yet?
With the advent of multiplexes, even in small cities, there is optimism that in the future we will see films with more cerebral content and tackling complex social, emotional and moral issues without resorting to caricature, contrivance and shouting from the rooftops.
Oct 07, 2016
The Week
When Dashain Comes!
When Dashain Comes!
And when one gets married, everything changes. Now, you have to visit your sasurali during Dashain and you cannot come up with any excuses whatsoever. You have to act like a gentleman and finish everything your
in-laws offer.
Oct 07, 2016
SOCIETY
Crime growth lowest in decade: IGP Aryal
Crime growth lowest in decade: IGP Aryal
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Even as financial and cyber crime rates have been rapidly increasing in the recent years, the number of heinous and organized crimes have been declining, resulting in the lowest growth rates in the last 10 years, according to Nepal Police.
Oct 07, 2016
The Week
Holiday happiness
Holiday happiness
Everybody has their own favorite aspects of the Dashain season, however, as we found out, it’s not only the festivities and time off work that people are looking forward to. As expected, avid readers around town have big plans to capitalize on their time off. So with the festival celebrations right...
Oct 07, 2016
SPORTS
Handball teams leaving for Dhaka today
Handball teams leaving for Dhaka today
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepali men's and women's handball teams are set to leave for Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday to take part in the IHF Trophy scheduled for October 9 to 13. Men's team will take part in the U-21 event while women's team will vie in the U-20 event.
Oct 07, 2016
The Week
Little things, big delight
Little things, big delight
They boldly declare themselves as cheesy and corny and yet people are absolutely loving it. Just in case, the offerings at Hallmark and Archies have become a tad too conventional and mainstream for your taste, Little Things present to you their collection of cards, mugs, totes and bookmarks all desi...
Oct 07, 2016
The Week
Burn, baby, burn
Burn, baby, burn
The Dashain holiday is synonymous with good food. Wherever I go, I (have to) eat. It’s impolite to say no to food during this festive season. Needless to say, it always wrecks havoc to my fitness goals. Last Dashain, I came out with battle scars: pimples because of all the oily food, a roll of fat o...
Oct 07, 2016
Lifestyle
Satya-Swaroop concert a birthday tribute to father
Satya-Swaroop concert a birthday tribute to father
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”
Oct 06, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal to give priority to connectivity agenda in Asia Summit
Nepal to give priority to connectivity agenda in Asia Summit
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: A team of senior officials led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat is leaving for Thailand on Friday to attend the second Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit to be held in Bangkok for three days starting Saturday.
Oct 06, 2016