“Be My Valentine”  I think that most of us have either said or heard that expression during the month of February, the month long known for romance.. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in countless places around the world. Flowers, candy, ornaments, trinkets, charms and many other types of gifts are exchanged between loved ones all in the name of St. Valentine.       Shrouded... 

  I am “The Chimney”; to be specific made of copper and I have been venting hot flue gases from the open brick fireplace to the outside atmosphere in the Kathmandu valley since 1950’s. Unlike any other regular chimneys, I have a colossal past associated with my origin and my beloved legendary father, Boris Lissanevitch. Although, he is no more but I have always tried my best to transform... 

Have you ever considered what it takes to be a serious contender in the Ironman World Championship Triathlon? This exercise in endurance is not for the faint hearted. To get to the starting line in Kona (the event is held in Hawaii) you have to be either remarkably lucky and get a placement through the lottery, or extremely fit and talented and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the “making... 

Building Staff Enthusiasm: Standing the Test of Time. by Dr. Marc Clark Standing approximately twelve miles southwest of Cairo, as your eyes gaze across the vast expanse of the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt, you begin to question yourself if what you are seeing is truly in front of you. The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, standing tall on the edge of the Giza plateau, are some of the... 

Street foods: How healthy are they? by Preeti Joshi Whether you are walking down a busy street like New-road, Kalanki, Kumaripati or quiet area in your neighborhood, I bet you won’t fail to notice some street foods stalls right around the corner. Pani-puri, Chat, Chat-Pate, Sausage, Sekuwa, Mo: Mo, Cut Fruits; these are the most popular street foods found in Kathmandu. No doubt, they are... 

Beat Insomnia with right foods by Preeti Joshi If you frequently find difficulty in falling asleep or have trouble getting good quality sleep, then you are probably suffering from insomnia. It is the most common sleeping disorder experience by the people throughout the world. Pretty much we all have suffered from this problem at some point in our lives, haven’t we? There are various reasons... 

Wonderful Goji Berries Preeti Joshi G oji berries (also known as wolf berries) are one of the most powerful and nutritious foods. These magical berries are found in very few places in the world. They are specially grown in temperate and subtropical region of China, India, Tibet and Nepal. These berries are bright orange-red in color and have similar appearance like raisins. They are mild tangy... 

We are what we eat : Preeti Joshi It is said in Ayurveda “We are what we eat”. If you want to increase your energy, avoid chronic diseases and enhance your figure, it is necessary to watch your diet. While it is important to be aware of what food to eat, it is equally vital to know about foods that we need to avoid. There are certain foods that we consume, unknowingly or sometimes knowing... 

Hospitality Graduate Survey Result 2011 By Jeff Ross, Managing Director, Hospitality Graduate Recruitment, LUZERN, SWITZERLAND, April 2011 In 2010 HGR conducted a survey of various hospitality recruitment topics, and the results were extremely well received within the industry globally. This prompted us to repeat the exercise, and to draw comparisons and conclusions from the data in 2011 versus... 

Obesity-Facts & Treatments Obesity is a condition in which the individual is overweight due to deposition of fat in the adipose tissue. The common cause of obesity is consumption of food in excess of requirements. Obesity is very common among people living in western countries and higher income groups in developing countries. Aetiology and Occurrence Many factors contribute to the development... 

How to Taste Your Wine Does the price paid represent correct value? In this issue, we would like to highlight most fundamental topic of wine- wine tasting. Wine tasting is not the same as drinking it. Wine tasting is equal to evaluating a bottle of wine, whether it represents the true value for money if we are going to pay for it. So, as we go, we will learn to practice techniques of trade -wine... 

Biodynamic Wine… Have you heard about it?? Prior to digging deeper into the subject of biodynamic wine, one must have an understanding of what it is. Biodynamic wine is made employing a special procedure. This practice has its supporters and skeptics, for a number of reasons. Biodynamic wine is created organically, making use of non-traditional methods. This technique entails a combination...