A good night’s sleep

Published On: July 12, 2019 08:11 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

A good night’s rest is essential for healthy functioning of our bodies. But a lot of times, we don’t get proper sleep due to various reasons. Turns out, more than half the world’s population doesn’t get the required hours of sleep their body needs. If you are also having trouble sleeping, here are some things you should take note of to get quality sleep every night.

Looking at the bright side

Published On: July 12, 2019 07:57 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

I have always been fascinated by Kathmandu. It’s a city of contradictions and that’s what I like about it the most. Usually, in other countries, there are always cities that are more popular than the capital itself but Kathmandu is a city that stands out on its own.

An inorganic mess

Published On: July 12, 2019 07:54 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

Now all of us in Kathmandu can add one more item to the list of things that could potentially kill us. If the air quality or the killer roads don’t get you, the fruits and vegetables surely will! But we already knew that.

Pursuing ‘perfection’

Published On: July 12, 2019 07:49 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

Feeling comfortable in one’s skin isn’t just a matter of choice. We’re told, in overt and covert ways, how to view our bodies and criticized for going against what’s socially “acceptable”. Body shaming is so ingrained in our society that the first remark that follows a greeting is regarding the weight you have put on or lost.

The perfect summer escape

Published On: July 5, 2019 09:39 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

Rave restaurant, located at Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, is just a year old but the place is quite popular among the young crowd. You could say that’s because of the ambiance of the place or the good food they serve or both, but there’s no denying that Rave is a place you will want to visit again and again.

An authentic Nepali fashion brand

Published On: July 5, 2019 09:08 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Jenisha Shrestha, co-founder of 1uta, a Nepali lifestyle brand that is mainly focused on apparel, confesses that she has always loved designing, crafting, and creating things. Even though she graduated with a business major, Shrestha mentions that assisting in the designing process of 1uta products has helped her keep in touch with her creative side.

Capturing memories and moments

Published On: July 5, 2019 09:02 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

Nischhal Pradhan was like any other kid who liked taking pictures at family gatherings. He started out by clicking people around him and, in just a few years’ time, evolved into someone capable of capturing brilliant silhouettes, portraits, and landscapes – images that were “Instagram-worthy”. Pradhan interest in photography grew after he joined Kathmandu University for his bachelor’s program and he got to travel around Nepal for various projects and trips.

Long rides made fun

Published On: July 5, 2019 08:10 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

How many times have you gone on a long road trip and been bored out of your mind? It’s all fine and dandy for the first few hours but when enough time has passed, the trees start becoming dull, the skies annoying, and you are sick of scrolling through your phone.

5 fun things

Published On: July 5, 2019 08:08 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As much as we would like to, it’s not possible to take mini-vacations every weekend. But there are some really fun things that you can do to ensure you are ready to tackle work with a newfound zeal that comes after a holiday. Here are The Week’s top five picks.

The right way to diet

Published On: July 5, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Dieting is basically regulating and managing your food consumption for weight management and for other health issues. It’s not the absence of food and should not be confused with fasting.