KATHMANDU, May 26: Born in 1955, Feisal Alkazi grew up in a flat in Mumbai which had theater in the roof of its building. Born to a father who later became the director of National School of Drama, Feisal as a child was automatically exposed to the world of theater. It was after completion of his school that he decided to form Ruchika Theater Group with his friends, through which he has been continuing his father’s legacy for the past 45 years.

Born in 1987, Chandra Pant started his career as a stuntman in 2008 and later ventured into fight direction. But this national player in taekwondo, gymnastics, and boxing had actually come to Kathmandu with an aim to become a doctor.

KATHMANDU, May 22: We have all heard from our parents that we need to pass out with good grades from school to get into well-reputed colleges which tend to have high cut-off marks. But the thing is you need much more than good grades in academics to be qualified for some of the colleges which might be in your dream list. Colleges also tend to look for the certificates extracurricular activities you were involved in, during school. Here, few other reasons on why you should give importance to even extracurricular activities during school.

KATHMANDU, May 19: When I look at myself , I no more see a scared little girl whose father had to leave the country for better future. I vividly remember the day he left although I was too young to understand anything but I could see the pain in my mother’s eyes. I had no idea that the Maoist insurgency had led him to make the hardest decision of his life. Time passed as I grew up and my mother made sure that I grew up ‘right’. She made sure that I grabbed every opportunity that knocked my door and did well in school. Not to disappoint my mother, I made sure to do well in school which would ensure my bright future but I never knew there was a storm full of ‘school drama’ waiting for me at the another side of my happy story.

KATHMANDU, May 15: In this world of competition everybody wants to excel and achieve perfection but to excel at work is not a child’s play. It requires hard work and dedication to be respected among colleagues and get the promotion you have been eyeing since the day you started working. Here are few tips which might help you excel at work and get promotion.

KATHMANDU, May 7: Since the invention of front camera ‘selfie’ became a trend.  People can portray various emotions through selfies and it is often assumed that people who click a lot of selfies might be self obsessed. Some people spend hours taking selfies to post a ‘perfect one’ on social media. But beside the self obsession why do people really take selfie. Different people have different theories and different researches have different explanation.

KATHMANDU, April 23: “13 Reasons Why” is popular Netflix series based on the 2007 novel written by Jay Asher. The series has gained popularity all over world, mostly for its story and the message it portrays.

KATHMANDU, April 21: Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) felicitated newly-elected president of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Bhawani Rana at an event held at Achar Ghar in Jhamsikhel on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, April 19: Esri India organized the first user conference in Kathmandu on Wednesday under the theme of “Geographical Information System (GIS) - Enabling Transformation”.

KATHMANDU, April 17: Choosing the right subject, whether it is for a college major or for a high-school major, is always difficult, especially for Nepali teenagers whose families have high expectations for them.

KATHMANDU, April 17: Choosing the right subject, whether it is for a college major or for a high-school major, is always difficult, especially for Nepali teenagers whose families have high expectations for them.

So you want to make stencils? That’s not surprising considering how stencils are becoming popular as a quick way to decorate a bare wall at homes and offices. For a long time, stencils have been one of the most popular techniques of urban artists worldwide. Artists love stencils because they are fast and easy to use, but the process of creating a stencil is neither quick nor simple. There are several things you need to consider before getting into the process. Here, Bibek Thapa Magar, graphic designer at ArtLab Nepal, talks about the nitty-gritties of stencils, and interior designer Lasata Shrestha explains how we can incorporate this contemporary form of art into our home décor.

KATHMANDU, April 6: Begum Hazrat Mahal, wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Oudh, is remembered as a true symbol of courage even 138 years after her demise.

Nepflights.com is an online flight booking portal. It was established in 2014 with an intention of helping travelers with online ticketing and booking of flights all over Nepal. It offers flight information in a well-integrated and easy-to-use format, in which travelers can compare airfares, and buy and book air tickets of six domestic carriers. Manish Amgain, co-founder of nepflights.com, talks to Republica’s Prasansha Rimal about the company and difficulties faced by e-commerce businesses in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, April 3: Leaving a job is never easy as there is always a big risk factor of unemployment that comes along with it.

Kathmandu, March 17: “I was 12 years old when I got my first cell phone, and I was the first one in my class to have one,” said Priyana*, who is now an undergraduate student. Her father used to live abroad and her mother was always busy at office, and so they bought her cell phone to stay connected. Her phone quickly replaced her bicycle, and to a certain extent, even her best friend.

‘Emma’ by Jane Austen was first published in 1815. This novel has timeless appeal due to its undying romance and shocking plot twists.

KATHMANDU, March 10: Ruslan Broadway Show commenced on Wednesday, and this four-day show will go on till Saturday. The show starts with amazing projection on stage. The dim lights make it seem like someone is dancing on the surface of the moon. The bewitching projection on the stage catches audience’s attention and prepares them for what’s to come.

You wake up in middle of the night from a nightmare. You are disoriented and suddenly your eyes lead you to your own reflection. You get up and stand in front of the mirror. You notice your scars, belly fat and absence of thigh gap. But fail to notice the crease your facial muscle makes when your lips press together to form a smile, you just ignore its beauty.

Kunjana Ghimire, aka Suntali, is a Nepali comedian, actor and social worker. She is one of the main characters of Nepali TV series ‘Meri Basai’. Republica’s Prasansha Rimal had a conversation with Kunjana about her career and life.