The Week
Making space for history
Making space for history
They say if you forget history, history will forget you. So if we had to, how could we document Nepal’s current history? The Week asked some history writers and professors about the aspects that they believe should be the main feature. Along the way, they also shared their opinion about the state of...
Sep 02, 2016
The Week
The clash of the titans
The clash of the titans
Some readers equate fantasy with hobbits and magic wardrobes. Others conjure images of wizards and witches. That’s the beauty of this genre that thrives on the creation of new worlds, species and systems. While everyone often has a favorite, fantasy fanatics seem to be unable to decide between Harry...
Sep 02, 2016
SOCIETY
After Lalitpur, cholera spreads in Kathmandu
After Lalitpur, cholera spreads in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Over a dozen people from the Matatirtha and Thankot areas of Kathmandu, who were admitted at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH), have tested positive for cholera.
Sep 02, 2016
ECONOMY
TVS ‘Tatyo Bajar, Instant 10,000’ Dashain-Tihar festive offer
TVS ‘Tatyo Bajar, Instant 10,000’ Dashain-Tihar festive offe...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Shanker group’s Jagdamba Motors -- the sole authorized distributor of TVS Motor Company in Nepal supplying motorcycles, scooters and 3 wheelers -- has brought a festive scheme titled ‘Tatyo Bajar, Instant 10000’.
Sep 02, 2016
The Week
Momentum behind the musical legacy
Momentum behind the musical legacy
For the past three months or so, Manoj KC’s life has revolved around the studio an d recording sessions. The 1974 AD guitarist calls it a musical hibernation. After all that hard work though, the band is ready to reap the fruits of their labor.
Sep 01, 2016
The Week
Working with weights
Working with weights
The primary concern women have when it comes to weight training is, ‘I don’t want to get big or bulky.’ In the past couple of articles, we discussed why women simply don’t run that risk. So with the hope that I have convinced you to take up weight training, I’m back with some pointers on how you can...
Sep 01, 2016
SOCIETY
Names of schools to be rewarded on Education Day out
Names of schools to be rewarded on Education Day out
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Ministry of Education (MoE) has selected the schools to be rewarded for good performance on the occasion of the 37th Education Day and International Literacy Day this year.
Sep 01, 2016
Lifestyle
Inter-caste romance in Ghaampani
Inter-caste romance in Ghaampani
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Journalist and film critic Dipendra Lama will make his directorial debut with ‘Ghaampani’ that will feature popular Nepali actors Daya Hang Rai and Keki Adhikari. The movie’s cast and crew were introduced at a press meet organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Sep 01, 2016
POLITICS
Maoist leader lambasts govt
Maoist leader lambasts govt
KATHMANDU, Sep 1: A leader of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center) has criticized the government for failure to bust the syndicates in rural transport, the delay in earthquake grant distribution, and other issues.
Sep 01, 2016
SPORTS
Asian junior ranking tennis from Sept 5
Asian junior ranking tennis from Sept 5
REPUBLICA, Sept 1: All Nepal Lawn Tennis Association (ANLTA) is set to organize Asian Junior Ranking Tour (circuit 1 and 2) tennis tournament at the Satdobato tennis court from September 5.
Sep 01, 2016