It’s not unusual for mothers to have to badger their kids to eat green vegetables because ‘it’s good for them’ even if it might not always be delicious. But all efforts are in vain, because vegetables or just anything that boasts a large nutritional value isn’t agreeable to the palates of young children who have been besotted with the sweetness of chocolates and everything that’s apparently ‘bad for them’.

Another year, another round of dignitaries visiting us, and another summit to host! This time it’s the impressively named Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC as it is widely known. Or not! A lot of folks around here generally don’t know about BIMSTEC because unlike SAARC it wasn’t really a part of their school syllabus. It’s the sort of thing you would have an interest in if you were a specialist in regional initiatives, were directly involved or indirectly employed by them, or in my case (and I suspect for many others too) attempted the Lok Sewa exams a fair few times.

She is often told off for ‘being too sensitive’ and ‘taking everything seriously’. Here the writer argues why sensitivity is a much-needed virtue especially in today’s world.

Makeup artist, beauty blogger, and social media influencer Purnima Giri claims she is living her dream life. Currently based in Bangladesh, Giri mentions that she loves the fact that she gets to decide on every aspect of her life and that she is her own boss. The Instagram star who has over 10,000 followers on the social media site frequently uploads new and creative makeup looks and tutorials on her YouTube channel too.

These days if we aren’t sitting at our desks and working on the computer or watching some TV, then we are starting at our smartphones. As a result, eyestrain has become a common problem in people of all ages. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

She carries a copy of The New Practical Chinese Reader wherever she goes. Manita Chaulagain, who is pursuing her bachelors’ in social work at Baneshwor Multiple Campus, says she doesn’t go anywhere without this guide even though it’s not a part of her course. But she is attending Chinese language (Mandarin) classes at Biswo Bhasha Campus at Exhibition Road in Kathmandu.

Everyone wants locks that glisten because when your hair is voluminous, clean and radiant, you really do feel like you can take on the world. No matter what your hair texture is, you can have healthy-looking hair by following these simple tips.

Many working professionals confess that the monotony of everyday life can slowly start to become draining and tiring. You go to work, you come back, eat and sleep and the next day the cycle repeats itself. Life seems to lack purpose and that’s not a very good place to be. It’s no wonder that the recent years have seen a steady growth in the number of individuals indulging in recreational activities and sports.

The whole world is kind of a free pass for those who indulge in meat dishes. But for vegetarians traveling to new places can bring about quite a fair bit of culinary challenges by limiting their eating out options. There usually aren’t as many good options for vegetarians to choose from as considered to those who don’t have any dietary restrictions. However, we found out that there are some places that can be an absolute delight for vegetarians, places where they will get to sample the culture through its food.

Preeti Agrawal’s jewelry studio in Sundhara, Kathmandu, is unlike any other studio in town. It’s much more than just a space where Agrawal designs and crafts beautiful pieces. Located in one of the many small gallis that pepper the area, the space reflects Agrawal’s passion for crystals and her connection with the spiritual world. For her customers, it’s a calm and soothing place to find the perfect stone that resonates with them. Each piece of jewelry has its own meaning, memory, and purpose.