Small things bright ’n beautiful God loved the flowers and invented soil.” — Jacques DevalKathmandu: She probably shares God’s passion for Nature’s little beauties and named it Petals. No, this is not the name of a new flower store but the name of the latest beauty parlour in... Travel Abroad 22 Jan, 2005
MIDWAY: Espresso experience Ashish RegmiWe sat down to have a cup of espresso, probably for the first time in our lives. By the time we appraised each other about whatever little progress we made so far and ogled at skinny girls in spaghetti straps wondering they must be cold... 17 Jan, 2005
ART & CULTURE Hollywood loses the plotThe Guardian:We want to answer all those unanswered questions from the first one,’’ said Sharon Stone. “The producers are putting the film together, it’s a terrific script.’’ She’s talking about the sequel to Basic... Travel Abroad 15 Jan, 2005
The sweet life at La Dolce Vita Dubby BhagatKathmandu:My boss the Sheikh paid the gondolier a 100 Euros and he sang through the canals of Venice, past the tall shuttered building, into the best restaurant in Venice. The Sheik ordered my food. I had flat pasta with tomatoes and cheese... Travel Abroad 06 Jan, 2005
MIDWAY : An awakening Prerana Upadhyay:Although the difference between December 31 and January 1 is only one day, our psyche measures it as a major milestone and this time I realised it for real. Just 24 hours ago, I was a flawed and ambiguous person, unhappy with... 04 Jan, 2005
Time to break with old habits Rituals are the routines by which we count our hours and days, but now it’s another new year and it is a time to break with old habits and give a fresh start.Joan BakewellLondon:It could be regarded as a dull soul who did not raise a glass on the... Travel Abroad 03 Jan, 2005
Dealing with plastic pollution Dr Kedar KarkiKathmandu:The word plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos meaning capable of being moulded. It is the chief characteristic of plastic. It can easily be made into almost any shape by moulding or extrusion. Organic molecules of high... Travel Abroad 09 Jul, 2004
Biz briefs Community forest DOLAKHA: Three community forest of Dolakha district have been awarded on the basis of their work efficiency, income generation and assisting in poverty alleviation. Thulonagi community forest consumers committee Jiri, Sushpadorani... 09 Jul, 2004
Lack of infrastructure troubles businessmen Govinda Chettri Jhapa, June 28: Export of food items through the Panitanki transit point in India has gone down due to lack of necessary facilities. Keshav Pandey, chairman of Mechi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), said that the major eastern... 28 Jun, 2004
Factory owners unhappy with tea price Himalayan News Service Jhapa, June 25: Green tea factory owners have submitted a three-point memorandum to the CDO on Thursday expressing their dissatisfaction over the price sanctioned for procurement of tea. CDO Tika Ram Aryal had decided on a joint... 25 Jun, 2004
Why feng shui your desk ? Why feng shui your desk? Because it is a piece of furniture that you probably use quite often, and because it’s where important financial decisions are usually made. If your desk isn’t optimal, it could be robbing you of your vital energy. Desk... Travel Abroad 16 Jun, 2004
MIDWAY : Tempo crushes Sansar Dewan I get a crush anywhere and anytime, while walking on the road to the bus and beyond, inside a tuk-tuk to other tempos, even if it is just for a few minutes while on my way to destinations galore. You don’t have to feel pity on me...and... 08 Jun, 2004
