SOCIETY
Republic monument to be ready by Republic Day
Republic monument to be ready by Republic Day
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: If everything goes as planned, the government will complete the construction of a Republic Monument inside the Narayanhiti Palace by mid-May and it will be ready for inauguration on the upcoming Republic Day.
Jan 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt's ambitious plan may ease Valley traffic
Govt's ambitious plan may ease Valley traffic
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Commencement of the much-awaited Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Project (KSUP) from mid-March is likely to bring some respite to the denizens of the Kathmandu Valley who have to spend hours in traffic jams on a daily basis.
Jan 27, 2017
ECONOMY
Liquidity-starved banks enforce interest rate cartel
Liquidity-starved banks enforce interest rate cartel
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: In what seems to be an interest rate cartel, bankers have agreed to cap deposit rates at 12 percent.
Jan 27, 2017
The Week
Musical revival
Musical revival
We have heard musicians retelling stories of how addictive they find music and how they just can’t let go. It’s the reason Axis band’s front man, Sandeep Bishwokarma, also cites, in a rather matter of fact fashion, for his latest comeback. It’s certainly been a while since we last saw the singer in...
Jan 27, 2017
The Week
Listening to your favorite story
Listening to your favorite story
The trend of making and selling audio books may not have caught up in our country yet but the app, Nepali Audio Book, shows some promise. According to their records, more than 7000 Nepalis are currently subscribed to their services, with the app being downloaded about 30,000 times from the Apple sto...
Jan 27, 2017
The Week
Korean Kitchen
Korean Kitchen
Sometimes the palate craves a change of taste and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to always head out to fancy restaurants to satisfy these gastronomical yearnings. You can treat your taste buds to international cuisine from the comforts of your own kitchen. Many may consider the task of...
Jan 26, 2017
The Week
The bold and the dramatic
The bold and the dramatic
You don’t always have to opt for your regular makeup routine, especially not if the occasion calls for something a little extra. The Week’s Reya Shreya Rai seeks out Onisha Mulmi Shrestha, at Galz Beauty Parlor, to get the glamorous glittery look right for a special evening with friends or a wedding...
Jan 26, 2017
The Week
Get fit
Get fit
If you are constantly on the lookout for new ways to stay fit and new things to inspire you to workout, piloxing might just be what you are looking for. It is a new form of workout invented by Swedish dancer and trainer Viveca Jensen which combines pilates, boxing, and a little bit of dancing.
Jan 26, 2017
The Week
The fascinating world of fandom
The fascinating world of fandom
The game, once you get the hang of it, takes you right into the dark, fascinating world.
This is perhaps vicarious living at its best.
Jan 26, 2017
The Week
Taking care of your aquatic friends
Taking care of your aquatic friends
Many of us have tried to keep a fish or several as pets but given up after the fifth one died for no apparent reason. There are many basic things that we don’t pay attention to while bringing aquatic life into our homes. The Week talked to Dhan Bahadur Shrestha of National Aqua Pet in Jawalakhel to...
Jan 26, 2017