The Week
Into the rhythm
Into the rhythm
Sarun Tamrakar is a member of the band The Uglyz. And the members of the band live all over the world. Sudip Tamrakar, the band’s guitarist, is in Germany, Rakin Lal Shrestha, the band’s drummer, is in Nepal while Sarun himself, the group’s vocalist, is based in Australia. Sarun thinks that they’re...
Aug 02, 2019
WORLD
Saudi changes allow women to travel without male consent
Saudi changes allow women to travel without male consent
DUBAI, August 2: Saudi Arabia published new laws early Friday that loosen restrictions on women by allowing any citizen to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing guardianship policy that gave men control over women.
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Celebrating Khyaa
Celebrating Khyaa
The beloved character from Shrestha’s songs (and books) will be brought to life at The Local Project Nepal, Le Sherpa on August 3, 2019 at an event hosted by Quixote’s Cove titled ‘Meet the Khyaa and its Friends’.
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Staying in shape
Staying in shape
As it is it can be incredibly hard to stick to a fitness routine when you are at home, but when you traveling and want a deviation from your regular routine, it can feel almost impossible. But you also don’t want to not work out and risk putting on, as they say, “holiday weight”. However, with a lit...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Rainy season health woes
Rainy season health woes
The rainy season brings about a plethora of infections and diseases that range from indigestion and skin irritations to fever and flu. While staying indoors and away from rain and human contact is the best way to prevent all of these conditions, that isn’t a practical solution. Here, Dr Saroj Ghimir...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Sprucing up your kitchen
Sprucing up your kitchen
A kitchen needn’t feel sterile and dull. There are a great many ways you can incorporate life into it. A can of black chalkboard paint is inexpensive and a great way to dress up a wall. Black is a bold, eye-catching color and the perfect backdrop for your ever-changing chalk art. If you’re out of wa...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Simple and wholesome
Simple and wholesome
Have you ever considered seriously trying out Japanese food? We aren’t just talking about takoyaki and sushi but a cuisine that is authentically Japanese and that doesn’t cost you a fortune. There are many restaurants opening around town and bringing you real Japanese food these days. But if you wan...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
I’m thankful and I’m going to show it
I’m thankful and I’m going to show it
I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that the “thank you” culture is yet to develop and become a norm here in Nepal like it should be. Whether it’s when your mother passes you the dinner plate or when a server brings you a glass of water or your food at a restaurant, we tend to forget to thank...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Nepal’s IT sector under big risk
Nepal’s IT sector under big risk
Information technology has changed the administration, as IT is now an integral part of government-funded agencies and public and private firms. But IT poses new challenges for data centers and payment gateways in terms of protecting data from unauthorized access, securing electronic transactions, a...
Aug 02, 2019
The Week
Unreported lives: The snake guy
Unreported lives: The snake guy
There are many things Rohit Giri is passionate about: Photography, traveling and animals are a few areas of interest. But it is his fascination with snakes that takes center stage. Giri has rescued many snakes and spends all his free time trying to learn everything there is to know about these often...
Aug 02, 2019