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Through a different lens

Published On: March 1, 2019 08:55 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

In an attempt to promote tourism and provide a platform for creative expression Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has been organizing Photo Nepal, a monthly photo exhibition for the last four years. Over the years, they have organized competitions and exhibits to reflect the natural and cultural essence of Nepal.

Women of substance

Published On: February 22, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

When talking about revolutionary artists or avant-gardes, names like Van Gogh or Picasso are the first ones to come to mind. But there are also equally talented women in the field of art – many of them popular and well respected in the art circle but still relatively unknown to us ‘art’ novices. According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 51 percent of visual artists today are women. But when it comes to exhibitions and gallery representation, the numbers tell a less optimistic story. And even though women in history have made an equally impressive mark in art, they are still misrepresented. Here are five women who were able to make unspoken but equally powerful history in the field of art.

Wardrobe basics

Published On: February 22, 2019 10:40 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Nobody wants to buy plain and simple clothing items. We would rather buy trendy and unique pieces that make us feel stylish. But in our rush to grab the latest clothing pieces, sometimes we overlook staple items that should make the foundation of our wardrobe and style. If you have these key pieces in your closet, we guarantee you can get ready for any event without fretting over what to wear. Here, The Week lists a few basic clothing pieces whose importance might have escaped your notice. These are pieces you absolutely must have in your wardrobe.

Fashion events in Asia

Published On: February 22, 2019 10:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Most of the time when we talk about global or impactful fashion events, we only speak about (what are considered) the top four (or five if you consider Victoria’s Secret as well) – New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week. But we often overlook our own continents’ big and poignant fashion related events. The Week brings to you some of the most prominent fashion events that happen annually in Asia. These events are as interesting and fashion forward as the popular fashion weeks around the world minus the media frenzy.

Post burn care

Published On: February 22, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Burns are nasty. Most ailments are but burns more particularly so. Your skin is never the same once it has been moderately or severely burnt. Sensitivity, itchiness and tightness of the skin never really go away. And then there are the scars – a painful reminder of a painful episode. Even long after the burn, these scars are susceptible to itching and the skin dries making appear rough and scaly.

Learn something new

Published On: February 22, 2019 09:40 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

For most of us, someone with good schooling or a cool profession is impressive but nothing holds a candle to a person who can keep a conversation flowing, be it through eccentric anecdotes, general knowledge or some quirky skill. Even though these are small things compared to one’s education or profession, in the end, it’s these little things that make us remember and appreciate that person. And it’s never too late to further refine your social skills by learning these easy-to-master but unusual skills.

English is a funny language

Published On: February 22, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Historical figures are quite amusing, aren’t they? They have their own resume of spectacular achievements to their names – some helped bring democracy and abolished useless cultural practices while some invented automobiles and many things that we use today to make our lives a little more comfortable.

Food that won’t make you fat

Published On: February 15, 2019 01:03 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If you dream about being able to eat whatever you want and not gain weight, you are not alone. However, with no miracle foods available to help you lose weight, filling your diet with the right foods may help you get to and maintain a healthy weight. There’s no such thing as a zero-calorie food but there are foods you can enjoy freely without having to worry about weight gain.

Making the most of your time

Published On: February 15, 2019 12:57 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Isn’t it rather surprising how some people manage to get a great deal of work done in a day while some struggle to complete even the most basic of tasks? Are you one of those who always seems to be wondering how your friends make breakfast, go to class and then work and still have time to watch their favorite series on TV after dinner? It all boils down to technique and how you sort through your seemingly endless pile of work. Here, The Week has just the tips to help you make the most of your time.

Up for adventure

Published On: February 15, 2019 09:39 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Despite Nepal being famous for adventure sports, it won’t be wrong to say that not many people in Nepal are actually interested in outdoor activities. We might try to pin the blame on our hectic work schedules but we also know that we must change that habit. Himalayan Outdoor Festival, hosted by Pangro Events, is your chance to do so. Be it trail running, rock climbing, or mountain biking, you can choose to participate in whichever event you wish during the three day celebration that will take place from February 22 to 24 and give yourself a much needed chance to enjoy the outdoors.

Can’t think? Try this

Published On: February 15, 2019 09:13 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Familiar with those moments of utter blankness when you have to think of an idea and all that comes to you is...nothing? You are not alone. All of us go through that, even professionals who have to think of ideas for a living. To do worthwhile things in life, we need to think original and unique. And while some may argue that nothing is original and everything is inspired, ideas need to be thought and processed well, original or not.

The Art of writing

Published On: February 15, 2019 09:02 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If you’re looking to learn more about Nepal’s culture and the different kinds of languages spoken here, you might be interested in joining a session of Ranjana Lipi Calligraphy Workshop by the Callijatra team. Although the workshop will not delve deep into the various kinds of scripts (Lipis), it will give a thorough introduction to one particular script: Ranjana Lipi.

Piercing precautions

Published On: February 8, 2019 11:50 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s winter, meaning layers of clothes and hot mugs of coffee. But for a lot of people it is also the time to finally get that piercing they have been dreaming of. Winter, most believe, is the best time to get piercings because the weather helps in speeding healing and allows for lesser chances of inflammations. While this is a commonly held thought, piercing artist Jeevan Rajbanshi explains that this isn’t necessarily true, and that weather doesn’t have much to do with the healing.

Glam up your bathroom

Published On: February 8, 2019 11:42 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Overhauling the bathroom is super expensive and kind of tricky because it takes a lot of time and money to revamp a space that already has designated water sources, waste and water outlets. So, a lot of people tend to leave their bathroom as it is even when they revamp their whole house. But you can recondition and update your bathroom to make it look prettier without spending a lot of money. Here are some things you can do to pretty up and maintain your bathroom(s) without breaking the bank.

Ads that shaped the world

Published On: February 8, 2019 10:09 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

If watching one episode of Mad Men made you think of a career in advertising or at least google ‘cool advertisements’, then you are not the only one. It’s totally reasonable to be enticed by the glorious lifestyle of Don Draper and how he is able to be so creative about selling any product that comes his way.

For the Himalayas

Published On: February 8, 2019 09:49 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

With the advent of technology more and more businesses involved in the service sector are embracing digital forms of service providing. And the intent is to stand out, ease the reach to services, and do it in their own way. Everyday startups in Nepal launch projects and events to relay their attempts at being innovative and convey their sincerity in wanting to help.

Beauty blunders: And what you can do about it

Published On: February 1, 2019 11:35 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

There are certain unfortunate things you can accept and still deal with. But that isn’t the case when it comes to your body, particularly the parts that are full on display. It’s important for us that our brows are well shaped and symmetrical and that our hair behaves to keep up all the attempts of having a good appearance.

Made by accident

Published On: February 1, 2019 11:27 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Accidents are just that, things that shouldn’t have happened but they did. While accidents are commonly related to all things unfortunate, they are not necessarily sad. You will be surprised to learn that some of your favorite things were made unintentionally. They were never supposed to be made but they came about accidentally. Thank god for accidents!

Making the most of routine

Published On: February 1, 2019 07:51 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Working as an illustrator while studying a subject that doesn’t overlap with your career one bit is no easy feat. But 24-year-old Alina Chhantel manages to juggle the two and does so quite effortlessly to boot. She is a sociology student who is in her final year of undergraduate studies at Tribhuvan University and a part-time illustrator at Mera Publications.

Great kitchen techniques

Published On: February 1, 2019 03:29 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Some incredibly useful cooking tips that you will wish you had come to know sooner