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The ideal breakfast

Published On: May 18, 2018 10:20 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

They say breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. But many of us barely have time for a good, scrumptious breakfast before we head out the door in the morning. At best, we grab a piece of toast or an apple or a banana. And during hot summer months, we aren’t often in the mood for fried eggs or heavy meals either.

Journaling through art

Published On: May 18, 2018 09:00 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Although it sounds pretty extravagant, art journal is similar to a regular journal. It just incorporates colors, images, patterns, collages and other similar stuff other than just your handwriting. It can be used any way the artist or the owner of the journal wants to use it.

Girls with glasses

Published On: May 18, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Most women who wear glasses tend to neglect their eye makeup. After all, who cares about meticulously applied eye liner that’s hidden behind a huge pair of glasses, right? But the truth is, like any other makeup, there is a trick to making your eyes look beautiful even while having glasses on.

Curating your Instagram feed

Published On: May 11, 2018 09:07 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Instagram pretty much rules our lives these days. But no matter how much effort you put in to post nice pictures and make the overall layout look good, something feels amiss. Then you stumble across all these feeds that look so well thought out and managed and you wish you could do something similar.

Decoding dyslexia

Published On: May 11, 2018 08:39 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

People with dyslexia have difficulty reading letters and words but it’s a learning disability that has nothing to do with their intelligence. Even though it is misunderstood and thus largely misdiagnosed as well, dyslexia is a very common problem in today’s kids and adults.

Short and simple workout

Published On: May 11, 2018 08:14 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

The benefits of being active go far beyond losing weight or getting a body worth flaunting just in time for summer. Routine physical exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, improves energy levels and, studies have shown that, it even prevents many chronic diseases from developing.

Good Reads

Published On: May 4, 2018 10:05 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

An Almond for a Parrot, Mencius and Love From Lexie

Staying safe: The eight basic rules of staying safe while traveling

Published On: April 27, 2018 02:39 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Few things are more exciting than traveling internationally. When going abroad, you get to experience all the beautiful cultures that make up our world. Many people are wary of international travel, however, fearing that it is dangerous.

Mango mania

Published On: April 27, 2018 09:27 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s finally that time of the year again when we get to savor kilos and kilos of mangoes in any way that we can. And although mangoes taste just as good by itself, it does not hurt to try out something new with it. We bring you a bunch of easy recipes using mangoes that you can make in your kitchen.

The pursuit of happiness

Published On: April 27, 2018 08:48 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Everyone wants to be happy. But happiness is an elusive concept. Philosophers and psychologists have long sought to define it but there is no way to actually pin it down. More than simply just positive mood, happiness is a state of wellbeing that encompasses living a good life, with a sense of meaning and satisfaction.

All you need to know about allergies

Published On: April 27, 2018 08:30 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Allergies are an incredibly common condition. As Dr Amit Amatya, associate professor and dermatologist at Patan Academy of Health Science and Patan Hospital respectively, says, “A popular quote goes one can be allergic to anything and everything under the sun, including the sun.” According to him, even things like water and ayurvedic/herbal medicines that many assume can’t cause allergies can be the culprits.

Preventing workout injuries

Published On: April 27, 2018 08:06 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

We may not realize it now but small mistakes while working out can do great harm to our body in the long run. Experts say that most injuries occur either because of people’s negligence or hesitance to ask for help. And also because small injuries like a pulled muscle or a sprain are often overlooked they can lead to bigger problems over time. But preventing workout mistakes and hence injuries is actually really simple, says Kumar Thapa, fitness instructor at Fitness Park Gym in Sundhara, Kathmandu. Here he outlines some common mistakes that we must avoid at all costs while getting our much-needed daily dose of exercise.

Pushing a little soul into Sessions

Published On: April 20, 2018 11:31 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

When Yomari Sessions first hit our music scene it was a breath of fresh air. The live single-take performances were all about authenticity and originality. Further, being a platform specifically for independent bands, it gave us – the viewers – a new perspective into the Nepali music scape as well.

Good Reads

Published On: April 20, 2018 10:35 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

In Twisted, Kellerman skillfully weaves together at least three threads of stories into one overall picture of the life of Petra Connor, one of LAPD’s female detectives.

Summer treats

Published On: April 20, 2018 08:31 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Although it took quite some time for the weather to leave behind the winter chills, summer is finally here. If the forecast is anything to go by then, for Nepal, the summer of 2018 is all set to be one of the hottest ones this decade.

Beginners guide to calisthenics

Published On: April 20, 2018 08:09 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Calisthenics is a form of exercise that uses only body weight to build strength, lose weight and develop stamina. The best part about calisthenics training is that you will need very little or no equipments to perform it.

Minimal makeup

Published On: April 20, 2018 07:53 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Summer is finally here and with summer comes sweat. The makeup you so diligently apply before you head to work in the morning will probably not last the day. So, if constant reapplication isn’t something you have time for, your best bet at staying put together and composed is by following the less is more rule.

It’s time to party!

Published On: April 13, 2018 01:39 PM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Wondering where to celebrate the Nepali New Year’s eve tonight or the New Year tomorrow? Look no further. We have compiled a list of fun events around town that you might want to head to with your family and friends to usher in 2075 BS.

Good Reads

Published On: April 13, 2018 11:22 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Knowledge is Power, The Philosopher’s Flight and Goodbye, Vitamin

A bibliophile’s recommendations

Published On: April 13, 2018 11:16 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

Shristi Shakya loves to read but laments the fact that, in Nepal, there aren’t many book clubs or book related events. Thus she plans to create an online community for avid readers in Nepal where they can share reviews and discuss their favorite books. After all, one of the true pleasures of reading lies in sharing the stories. Here, Shakya shares eight of her all time favorite reads.