The city on your fingertips

Published On: February 23, 2018 12:42 PM NPT By: Ashma Chhetri

If you constantly find yourself wondering where to go for some live music, art events, or local markets, then the app My City Pulse is just what you need to download on your smartphone.

Talking about her big break

Published On: February 23, 2018 12:31 PM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Thinley Lhamo is soon going to make her debut in the Nepali film industry through the highly anticipated movie, Nakaa, starring alongside the likes of Bipin Karki, Robin Tamang, Sajan Thapa Magar, and Shiva Mukhia (from The AXE Band).

Preserving our History

Published On: February 23, 2018 11:25 AM NPT By: Swasti Gautam

It’s been two years since the massive earthquakes but the architecturally rich Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur are still somewhat in shambles. There have been no concrete steps to preserve important heritage sites that are a part of history.

Flavored water for detox

Published On: February 23, 2018 10:32 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We all know we have to drink at least eight to ten glasses of water every day. But not all of us actually manage that. The reason is that drinking water can be boring and it’s not often till we are dehydrated and craving for a drink that we reach for a bottle of water or, often times its unhealthier alternative, soda.

The ABCs of archery

Published On: February 23, 2018 10:21 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Archery is a sport that requires a person to shoot with a bow and arrow at a given target. This is a great sport to enjoy with family and friends but the best part about archery is that it is a great sport for people with disabilities as well. An archer’s height, fitness, weight or strength does not affect this game. Unlike other international tournaments, archery tournament is accessible to anyone irrespective of their physical characteristics.

Working out with a partner

Published On: February 23, 2018 10:09 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Working out on your own can be tedious sometimes and you also lose motivation quickly. At times like these, working out with a partner can prove to be of immense help. Not only will working out in pairs keep you motivated, but it also won’t seem like a workout making you want to push yourself and keep going.

Keeping your blood pressure in check

Published On: February 23, 2018 09:56 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

While all of us know what blood pressure means, not many of us have it monitored on a regular basis or go for annual checkups either, which might mean that even if we suffer from or have the tendency to suffer from blood pressure problems, it is largely going unchecked.

Know your hairbrushes

Published On: February 23, 2018 09:38 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Ever wondered why hairbrushes come in so many different shapes and sizes? Do you think every type of hairbrush serves the same purpose? And that you can just pick any to detangle your hair?

When I grow up

Published On: February 23, 2018 09:21 AM NPT By: Kalu Maila

When I was a kid I used to go around the neighborhood trying to prick other kids with either stones or sticks. I was busy playing doctor at the age of four. The whole neighborhood thought that I would actually become a doctor someday.

Water wise

Published On: February 23, 2018 09:07 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

In July 2018, the city of Cape Town in South Africa is poised to become the first city to run out of water as a result of drought like conditions. ‘Day Zero’ or the day when the city will turn off its taps has been brought forward and pushed back numerous times as the administration continues to assess its water reserves and hopes that its water conservation efforts bears fruit.