Shaping young lives

Published On: May 25, 2018 11:02 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Those living in urban and suburban areas can usually pursue whatever it is they are interested in. We also have the choice of experimenting with a bunch of subjects and fields before we actually settle on one as our ultimate career or profession choice. But that is not the case for most Nepali kids who either live in rural regions or cannot afford such privilege due to their families’ financial situation. Changing Stories is working to equalize this playing field.

An outlet for creativity

Published On: May 25, 2018 10:56 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Cute little shops selling even cuter merchandise with interesting designs and patterns or witty one-liners have been cropping up all around Kathmandu in the last year or two. And just a little over a month ago, another one of these shops, Alchi, was launched in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. But you are mistaken if you think it’s just another concept store because unlike majority of the brands and shops that’s been coming up, Alchi’s primary target group is children.

A counselor’s life

Published On: May 25, 2018 10:53 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

Minakshi Rana found it extremely difficult to balance her personal and professional life at the beginning of her career. Her ambition to be an established psychotherapist and gestalt counselor took a toll on her and she always found herself unable to brush work off her mind even when she was done for the day.

Appreciating art

Published On: May 25, 2018 09:19 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

“Celebration of Womanhood” is the new collection of art being showcased at the restaurant GG Machaan in Pulchowk, Lalitpur. It’s the second exhibition at the restaurant in their monthly series, where they showcase art on a single theme of a particular artist for an entire month.

Toying with health

Published On: May 25, 2018 09:05 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

When he reached Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, Kanaiya Shah from Rautahat was told he would have to wait for two months even when he had booked an appointment 25 days earlier. But he still managed to see the doctor because he knew a staff who worked there.

All that glitters

Published On: May 25, 2018 08:54 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that there are very few of us not following, or at least aware of, the case of the missing gold. All 33.5 kilos of it, as the newspapers and TV reports keep reminding us.

You and me, and everybody else

Published On: May 25, 2018 08:50 AM NPT By: Aditi Sharma

In our culture (and by that I mean Nepali and Indian both since I’m a Nepali who’s married and lives in India), a relationship or marriage is hardly ever just about two people. There is a horde of relatives, distant relatives, friends, friends of friends, and even the neighbors involved. All the people around a couple seem to have their own ideas as to what’s best for them.

Desserts first

Published On: May 25, 2018 08:26 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

With numerous restaurants and cafes cropping up in almost every street of Kathmandu, we are spoilt for choice where different cuisines are concerned. From Mexican and Italian to Chinese and Indian, restaurants around town serve all types of food. There are even many authentic Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese restaurants in Kathmandu.

Save your smartphone

Published On: May 25, 2018 08:01 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Smartphones have become an important aspect of everyday life, not only in terms of staying connected with family and friends but also in getting work done, staying up to date with important schedules and even buying groceries or clothes online. It’s become almost impossible to do without one in today’s tech-driven world, so much so that most of us have a phone in our hands for the most part of the day.

Must have apps

Published On: May 25, 2018 07:47 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If you want to make the most of your smartphone, these are some apps we recommend you must have on your phone.