Simple and wholesome

Published On: August 2, 2019 07:50 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

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 want to try some without sending your budget out of whack, Subas Malla’s Mount Sakura Japanese Cuisine in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, is the place you should go to.

I’m thankful and I’m going to show it

Published On: August 2, 2019 07:36 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

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 them. We think that is what they have always done or it’s their work and that there is no need for special appreciation.

Nepal’s IT sector under big risk

Published On: August 2, 2019 07:26 AM NPT By: Suman Dahal

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, and managing outsourcing services.

Unreported lives: The snake guy

Published On: August 2, 2019 07:16 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

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-feared creatures. He says he wishes people would show them a little kindness.

Lovely little things

Published On: July 26, 2019 11:26 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

If you’re bored of the regular stuff and want to gift items that are sure to raise eyebrows or parade around with punch lines that are bound to elicit a chuckle or two, we have just the list of items for you. Here are three businesses that are creating things you never thought you needed but now that they are out there, you wouldn’t really mind getting your hands on one.

An oasis of calm and comfort

Published On: July 26, 2019 11:15 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

So many eateries and just as many food choices! But sometimes too many options can be puzzling and difficult to work through. So it definitely helps narrowing down your picks. For those who have visited Triangle Lounge and Bar, the restaurant would definitely be among the select few that they would visit again and it really isn’t difficult to see why. It’s where good food meets good ambience and there’s something else that, you can’t pinpoint, just feels right about this place.

Painting a perspective

Published On: July 26, 2019 09:30 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

Kishor Jyoti is an artist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Jyoti, also known as Young Flame Artist, describes his style as realism with a hint of surrealism. As of now, Jyoti is a part of an artist community called the “Pagoda Artist Group” and for nearly five years, he has been honing his craft under artist Roshan Pradhan.

More than just shoes

Published On: July 26, 2019 09:25 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

It can be heartbreaking to wear a pair of new shoes in Kathmandu – especially in the current context where the roads are bad and the weather couldn’t be any less agreeable. You can’t take two steps without getting mud and dirt all over your clean shoes and you really can’t be bothered with cleaning your shoes every time it gets dirty.

A peek into human frailty

Published On: July 26, 2019 09:19 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

The Master is a 2012 film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (whose film There Will Be Blood was a masterpiece, I think). The film got critical acclaim and was frequently featured in film podcasts and film pages on social media. It was this that prompted me to give it a watch.

Gifts that matter

Published On: July 26, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If you often wonder what to give your loved ones when birthdays and anniversaries eventually roll around, we are here to suggest some simple yet thoughtful ways that work every single time.