Living life moment to moment becomes more real when you lose people you love or care about, come face to face with an uncertain situation, challenge an illness… perhaps adversities are life’s way of making you appreciate what you have. In this often weird and amazing world, the things that make me hit ‘pause’ and...
March invites us to pay attention to the accomplishments, sacrifices, insights and influences of the myriad women who have shaped the world we live in. Nepal is a country where female energy is worshipped. Our ancestors prayed to the female gods for protection, abundance, nurturing and wisdom. We still do it. Yet in 2024,...
Vaginal itching is when you have an uncomfortable sensation of itchiness or irritation in and around the vaginal area. It is a common symptom experienced by many women and can vary in intensity from mild to severe. It could be caused by several reasons from allergies to UTI. Here are some home remedies for vaginal...
For a long time, the beauty industry catered to the whims and fancies of millennials through products and trends. And then, Gen Z entered the game and altered the rules. They not only changed the kind of products we use and the trends we relate to but also the way we view ourselves. Gen Z believes in...
You don’t need a runway to spot talent. And fashion weeks aren’t the only way to discover designers. Sometimes, they are right in your backyard, silently but steadily creating products that are both fresh and fun. Prakriti Osti is one such designer. Launched in 2021, Osti produces vegan bags and belts punctuated with brass elements....
Keshab Raj Thoker’s book “Life in Pandemic: Kathmandu during Covid 19” is a conversation starter. The picture book reflects multifaceted aspects of the Covid19 situation in the Kathmandu Valley during the years 2020 and 2021. Keshab has been working in the field of photojournalism in Nepal for the past sixteen years. He aims to portray...
High tea. The words stir up images of the colonial past when graceful ladies and gentlemen of leisure gathered for tea and conversation. Dressed in their casual finery, they would while away the afternoons in genteel luxury, sipping the hot beverage from dainty, flower-printed China while nibbling on dainty sandwiches, scones and petit fours. Hotel...
Ishani Shrestha Ishani Shrestha is a TV host, entrepreneur, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Nepal World 2013. She made history by securing a place in the top 10 and winning the Beauty with a Purpose title in Miss World 2013. When you chose your advocacy during your participation in Miss...
Makeup is not only about looking picture-perfect, it’s also about enhancing your beauty with minimal effort. Any flawless look starts with the kind of makeup you use. With the festivals here, you are going to be taking selfies and photographs all day long, here’s a pick of top make up favourites – all on budget –...
Tirelessly working to provide care and comfort, playing an essential role in patient recovery, nurses often remain in the shadows of the healthcare system. Their unwavering dedication that allows hospitals to run efficiently is rarely recognised. From soothing newborns to holding the hands of the elderly in their final moments, nurses embody compassion and resilience...