65 and counting

Published On: June 28, 2019 09:20 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

Mohan Duwal has been to 65 districts in Nepal and he plans to make it to all 77 before this year ends. A part time photographer, a full time creative director for F1 Soft International, Duwal is a web designer by profession (UIUX designer as it is called today) but really he is a traveler at heart.

Legends retold

Published On: June 28, 2019 09:07 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We all love a good story. Which is probably why we are so fascinated by myths and legends. Our cultures and histories have so many of them that it’s hard to know everything. But if you want a better understanding of some common folklore then there are some great podcasts that you can tune into. Here are some podcasts on the topic that we are currently in love with.

Decor on a budget

Published On: June 28, 2019 08:59 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You can often change the look and feel of a room dramatically just by rearranging the furniture. For instance, if the first thing you see when you walk into your living room is the back of the couch, it tends to get dull after a while.

Six simple habits for a healthy life

Published On: June 28, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

One-off things that you do like an occasional detox or running an annual marathon aren’t going to impact your overall health all that much. It’s the things that you do on a regular basis that can significantly boost your health and energy levels. Here are six simple habits that can go a long way in keeping you healthy and happy.

Litter, litter, everywhere

Published On: June 28, 2019 08:25 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

Going out in Nepal means you have to be clad in layers of clothing, put on multiple face masks, and have your head covered in thick shawls. Yet you end up feeling like the dust and smell are getting into your pores.

In the name of civil service

Published On: June 28, 2019 08:17 AM NPT By: Gunjan Upadhyay

In our country, civil servants have traditionally had it good and developments over the years are a testament to that fact. They enjoy the sort of job security that can only be dreamt of in the modern age, year on year increments in every budget, a mind-boggling array of allowances to milk the state for and protection through the newly formed employees union (political neutrality be damned) – to name just a few.

Finding your balance

Published On: June 28, 2019 08:12 AM NPT By: Arun Poudel

Now-a-days concepts like work-life balance and mental wellbeing are being given as much importance as productivity and efficiency. But in a world driven by outwardly success, how does one find the inner calm? And does one come at the cost of the other? Tsoknyi Rinpoche, a well-known Buddhist master, says it needn’t be so.

Learning about reproductive health

Published On: June 21, 2019 11:53 AM NPT By: Rakshya Khadka

The Nepali game app Nari Paila is all about busting myths, setting facts straight, and educating the masses in a fun way. A product of Edutainment, a newly coined term that converges entertainment with education for cohesive learning, Nari Paila mobile games are some of the first progressively educative games concerning reproductive health in Nepal.

Tourism with a purpose

Published On: June 21, 2019 11:36 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

Although it has gained a reputation primarily as an adventure travel company, the managing director of Five14, Jiwan Rana Magar, explains that the company is a group of six interrelated ethical businesses that work together to prevent exploitation in Nepal.

The life of a classical musician

Published On: June 21, 2019 11:25 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Although his prolonged stay in Banaras would teach him a lot about music and life, his initial days at BHU were reminiscent of his days at the Lalitkala Campus. He couldn’t grasp a lot of what was being taught in class and was performing poorly.