Memories of home

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:40 AM NPT By: Pradip Pokhrel

Life hasn’t been the same for residents of Barpak in Gorkha after the earthquakes of 2015. It’s been four years and they are still in the process of rebuilding their lives. However, the locals fondly talk about the Barpak that is etched on their minds even as tremors continue to remind them of the calamity that changed their lives.

Slow and subtle

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:36 AM NPT By: URZA ACHARYA

Three middle-aged men sit at a typical Japanese restaurant sipping hot sake. One of them has taken a young wife and the other two mock him for it. In any other film, this scene would be loud and have a lot of movement.

Let’s talk about books

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:33 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

As readers, we’re always in search of new book recommendations. But for some reason, getting random recommendations from just about anyone doesn’t really appeal to us either. That is when podcasts on books can be of some help.

Simple style

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:29 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Studies suggest messy people are smarter but then studies have also shown that women who live in cluttered spaces are likely to have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. But for those of us with busy lifestyles, keeping our homes clean is a task that requires a lot of persistence and patience. There’s a way to go about it: Become a minimalist.

Live on less

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:21 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Adopting a minimalistic lifestyle is how you stop or at least curb all the gluttony that surrounds you. Make it a mission to streamline your life and live a little more simply. Here The Week brings you seven minimalism hacks that will help you live more with less.

Unusual fashion rules around the world

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:16 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

What you wear is how you express yourself. Fashion is a form of expression. But there are many places around the world where you have to be mindful of what you wear and dress within strict codes of conduct.

Surviving a rainy day

Published On: April 26, 2019 09:08 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Of late, the weather has been quite unpredictable. It’s usually bright and sunny when you head out and then a couple of hours later it starts pouring cats and dogs. This makes it difficult to plan your day and get things done. But a little bit of foresight can help you deal with rainy days and not let it mess your schedule. Here we tell you how.

Building a social media presence

Published On: April 26, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

You have a brilliant plan: Art that is unique to you, poems that have their own distinctness or food recipes that everyone on the planet just has to try. So you want to share these on social media and  have as many people as possible see your work.

Consistency A superpower

Published On: April 26, 2019 08:34 AM NPT By: Anweiti Upadhyay

All of us either have something we want to start doing in our lives or a habit we want to incorporate into our everyday routines. It could be something as small as getting up at five in the morning or signing up for classes to learn a new language. Starting these things are easy enough.

Travel essentials

Published On: April 19, 2019 11:12 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The number of people seeking adventure travel has increased significantly over the past few years. From hiking and trekking to mountain climbing, more and more people are enjoying connecting with nature as well as the thrill of adventure. However, many people are yet to master the planning and packing for adventure travel.