The Week
Confronting challenges
Confronting challenges
The Week talked to these business men and women about their experiences and also asked them about their views on the current climate for entrepreneurship in the country.
Jul 22, 2016
SOCIETY
Bharatpur Hospital using biowaste to generate electricity
Bharatpur Hospital using biowaste to generate electricity
CHITWAN, July 21: Bharatpur Hospital has installed a biogas plant to convert wastes into energy to manage municipal wastes.
Jul 22, 2016
POLITICS
Over 2,030 cases over five years old still pending at SC
Over 2,030 cases over five years old still pending at SC
KATHMANDU, July 22: Over 2,030 cases older then five years still remain unsettled at the Supreme Court, posing a challenge to the judiciary's strategic plan that stresses settling cases five years and older on a priority basis.
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
The SELFISH gene
The SELFISH gene
A friend of mine had some trouble at work recently when she was late for a meeting. She was 15 minutes late for a meeting scheduled at noon and had informed her immediate supervisor 15 minutes beforehand that she had just come out of a meeting and might be a little late. She had asked him to inform...
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
A travelling mom’s tale
A travelling mom’s tale
I was taken aback when during a recent conversation she casually mentioned how unsafe America had become to travel.
Jul 22, 2016
SOCIETY
'Delayed response to Dr KC shows govt sluggishness'
'Delayed response to Dr KC shows govt sluggishness'
KATHMANDU, July 22: Kaancha Prasad Tiwari, a local of Lapsefedi in the eastern rim of Kathmandu district, reached Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) along with his wife Sarala on Thursday to show his solidarity with Dr Govinda KC, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since the last...
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
Books for her
Books for her
What better gift can you give your significant other than words that have influenced your thoughts and inspired you in some way or the other? Love is best felt when you share your inspirations. Reya Shreya Rai talked to some reading enthusiasts to find out which books they would gift to their specia...
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
Exploring new territory
Exploring new territory
Binita Baral’s debut novel may be news for many, but those who have been keeping close tabs on the actress’s activities aren’t exactly surprised. After all, fans were used to spotting her articles in Nepali papers.
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
Fitness faux pas
Fitness faux pas
I’m not a fitness expert. I’m just someone who lost oodles of weight – almost 30 kilos – wanting to share my experiences hoping it will help others who are struggling with weight loss. If I could do it, so can you.
Jul 22, 2016
The Week
The ultimate travel CHECKLIST
The ultimate travel CHECKLIST
The excitement around any upcoming travel plans is always immense. But amidst all the anticipation, one must not forget about the important things. Indeed, whether you are a first-time traveler or someone who has gone more miles than they can count, the art of traveling requires certain acts of mind...
Jul 22, 2016