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THE RACE FOR LIKES

BOOKS THAT SHINE THE LIGHT ON ANXIETY

REDUCE FINE LINES AND WRINKLES WITHOUT BOTOX DRIVEN BY PURPOSE SHRINKHALA KHATIWADA

TA PromiseRIV EforN LifeI

Time - as we measure it – flows seamlessly, each second, minute, hour merging into an endless cycle of day and night. The skies, the clouds, the sun, the stars, the oceans and rivers, the forests and the animals in an unconcerned rhythmic flow of life make me question why am I calculating time… And every time I measure time in pensive mood, I go back to a quote from the book called ‘The Time Keeper’ which says: “Try to imagine a life without timekeeping. You probably can’t. You know the month, the year, the day of the week. There is a clock on your wall or the dashboard of your car. You have a schedule, a calendar, a time for dinner or a movie. Yet all around you, timekeeping is ignored. Birds are not late. A dog does not check its watch. Deer do not fret over passing birthdays. Man alone measures time. Man alone chimes the hour. And because of this, man alone suffers a paralyzing fear that no other creature endures. A fear of time running out” …And when I read this, I know without doubt that were I given the choice to live forever, I would not take it. After all it is the limited time that we have that makes life so precious. The pandemic has deeply unveiled to us the fragility of life. Many of us have lost people we loved and had known. Many of us are filled with grief and uncertainty. Many are struggling to understand the meaning and true purpose of our existence. Some of us may be even questioning the futility of how we lived before. Many of us have got a greater understanding of our lives interconnectedness. Many of us are making those small changes that now make our life more meaningful and appreciative of the things that are truly important. And unfortunately some of us have lost the connection with our inner being, find it difficult to cope with the changed circumstances of our lives, live in constant fear of falling ill, losing a loved one or losing our livelihoods… yes, these fears are real but the reality is also that they must be faced as best possible. And it’s also true that this point in time is where we must come together to become each other’s strength, to give what we can, where we can, when we can for this is how humanity can truly survive. And as difficult and testing this crisis is, we must be deeply thankful to be alive and to have the opportunity to create second chances, just to be able to breathe, and be in the wondrous journey called life. As The Time Keeper says: “Man wants to own his existence. But no one owns time. When you are measuring life, you are not living it”.

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LIKES Participants: Text: Anushka Shrestha Sisan Baniya Artist/ Vlogger Niti Shah Fashion Model/ Miss Nepal International 2017 Norchen Lama YouTuber/ Content Creator Elena Gurung Content Creator Siddhartha Ghimire Food Blogger Gitanjali Karki YouTuber/ Content Creator

14 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com WE HAVE TO STAY THICK. SOME RARE SPECIES OF PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO MAKE FUN OF YOU OR EVEN TRY TO BRING YOU DOWN. I JUST TAKE A LONG DEEP BREATH AND GO “HEY, IF TALKING SHIT ABOUT ME MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER, PLEASE GO AHEAD”. AT LEAST I AM BEING USEFUL THERE. KINDNESS AND COMPASSION FOR THE WIN.

Sisan Baniya Artist/ Vlogger

difficult but once you get the hang of it, you will enjoy it. People love seeing new and WHAT DO YOU DO than just post pictures of the world genuinely waiting creative stuff. Look around TO STAY RELEVANT a face covered with layers for me to post. I try to stay get inspired and be creative TO AUDIENCES AND of makeup. I try my best to relevant by being consistent with what you have. Make SPONSORS? engage with my followers and more importantly it YOU. by communicating through reminding them how Sisan: We only take my stories, posts and going thankful I am to have them Siddhartha: I am a foodie sponsorships from brands live. It’s a great platform to in my life. I value their time, at heart. There hasn’t been that are willing to work on connect. However, I take effort and unconditional a single day when I am tired ideas produced by our team. social media detox once in support. I honestly wouldn’t of food blogging. I think my Can’t force it against our a while because I truly feel be where I am today without followers and I can easily ethics. Talking about the there’s a life beyond the my online friends and I let connect because of the style audience, we try to stay true social media bubble. them know that every day. I blog. Whenever I discover to what we make. If you’re a place I just don’t show not faking it, you’ll surely Norchen: It may seem Elena: I have inspiration all food pictures but as much connect. surprising but I have never around me. I observe what as possible, I try telling done a sponsored content is going around, what is new the entire story behind Niti: I try to post pictures yet. I am very much open to what is hot and happening. the restaurant through or atleast stories of my daily it though. People who watch The most important thing videos, how they have activities to stay relevant and support me are my to keep in mind is that made the place, the kitchen to my followers. It’s best to friends. It’s hard to believe you need to go with the view, plating style. I try to show the real side of you that there are people out in trend. Initially it may be keep its very transparent www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 15 coffee break

HATE IS A STRONG EMOTION AND I FEEL SOCIAL MEDIA USERS NEED TO BE CAREFUL OR AT LEAST THERE SHOULD BE RESTRICTION ON ABUSIVE/ HATEFUL COMMENTS. I HAVE HAD BAD EXPERIENCE AS I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF ONLINE BULLYING MYSELF. IT HAS CREATED DEEPER IMPACT ON MY MENTAL SPACE AND SELF CONFIDENCE.

Niti Shah Fashion Model/ Miss Nepal International 2017

media profiles are public and relevant with. Good HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH and there’s no way we and easily accessible. It is connection with the BLOOPERS AND ONLINE can escape it completely. easy to criticise, and making audience is what sponsors HARASSMENT? However, as an influencer fun definitely harms mental want. we need to focus in space of the target and this Sisan: We have to stay thick. building our brand and is what I’d say is intolerable. Gitanjali: I always read Some rare species of people our commitment towards In general, social media and do research to specialise will always try to make fun the companies that we are users need to be aware in my area. I try to know of you (in the most wrong associated with rather give of how to put their view my audience’s needs by ways) or even try to bring attention to memes, rude across accordingly. Hate is talking to them regularly so you down. I just take a long and defaming comments or a strong emotion and I feel that they can get connected deep breath and go “hey, if bloopers. After all we are social media users need to with my content personally. talking shit about me makes humans, we have emotions be careful or at least there Talking about sponsors, you feel better, please go and feel pressurised too. should be restriction on studying what they want to ahead”. At least I am being These days people pour abusive/ hateful comments. sell and clearly mentioning useful there. Kindness and out their frustration and I have had bad experience to them my values have compassion for the win. emotions through their as I have been a victim of helped me to stay relevant. perspective about an online bullying myself. It has Niti: In this internet individual, their body, created deeper impact on era, bloopers and online appearance or action. And my mental space and self- harassment comes along it is especially hard for confidence. Some YouTubers with fame and popularity influencers as our social made videos of me, some

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Norchen Lama YouTuber/ Content Creator

when you give a review it motivates the restaurant owners to do more or look into things that are lacking. In this food review journey, I have had many harassments and bloopers which I take normally because people judge you for everything. Today if I start eating only local food and blog that, people will say I am poor or boring. If I eat only in restaurants, people will say “this blogger has started asking money from the restaurants”. So, people will either love or hate what you do. One needs to keep doing what they love.

Gitanjali: Bloopers can be minimised by practicing. That’s what I did. Read and practice that will make you more fluent. Online harassment is something we Instagram pages made A random stranger who you down. And I choose to cannot control. We cannot memes etc. It might be fun doesn’t know me personally ignore what they have to control them from writing for them to put someone can’t ruin my vibe. I am not say. It doesn’t matter. My but we have control over in that spot but having to that fragile. boyfriend always tells me “if our response. I just don’t get go through such emotional something will not be useful bothered and block them and mental ride is a painful Elena: I wasn’t strong or relevant to you in the directly. experience. before. I was new to next five years, do not waste everything I was doing so even five minutes thinking Norchen: It took me a while people had a lot to say. about it”. HOW DIFFICULT IS but I think I have grown a I was a victim of online IT ON YOUR MENTAL thick skin now. People say bullying and trolls here and Siddhartha: I believe it is a WELLBEING TO BE AN mean and offensive things there and am still bullied part of the journey. When I INFLUENCER? everyday for no reason but sometimes because of my started blogging five years I try not to give them what weight and religion. But back people used to tell Sisan: About mental they want (a reaction). I what I’ve learnt from being me I shouldn’t criticise a wellbeing, there’ll obviously have learnt that people in this field for this long is restaurant with bad reviews be difficult times where you will talk no matter what that you can never please because it would hamper just learn how not to care and it’s really not my job everybody. Even if you are their business but I kept about things. You can only to please everyone, besides loved by all the people my honesty from the very care about things you can not everyone has to like there will always be one beginning. I always believe control. If you can’t control me. I just try to ignore it. or two who will try to pull that as a food blogger something, just let it be. www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 17 coffee break

I WILL MAKE IN TODAY’S SURE MY CHILD WORLD YOU GROWS UP BEING ARE JUDGED ACCEPTING AND ACCORDING UNDERSTANDING TO HOW MANY TOWARDS THOSE LIKES AND THAT ARE IN THE FOLLOWERS MINORITY. YOU HAVE ON YOUR SOCIAL Parakram SJB Rana MEDIA AND IT Lifestyle and Fashion Blogger TAKES TOLL ON YOU AS WELL. VALIDATION IS NOT A BAD THING IF IT’S IN A GOOD AMOUNT BUT IF YOU START SEEKING VALIDATION FOR THE SMALLEST THINGS ONE WILL NEVER BE HAPPY.

Elena Gurung Content Creator

Siddhartha: With time one adjusts. For instance, I hadn’t revealed my face until I hit 100,000 followers Niti: It’s important to have a and your audience and take but at the end of the day I on Instagram. Before that thick skin. It’s best to avoid breaks if you feel like it. I question myself, “why did life was very normal. I could negative comments but it’s took a long break because I start?” And it is because go to any restaurant, do important to take actions things weren’t going right I love it. I do have a lot of my blog or hang out with too if you’re being harassed in my life and sitting in breakdowns. It is not easy friends and have good times. intentionally. front of the camera wasn’t being in front of thousands But now that few people really doing anything for of people watching you recognise me it is crazy how Norchen: Great question! me. I felt like I was forcing and everything you do. mentally that hits you in the Sometimes it can be really content and it didn’t feel Sometimes, I don’t want to initial days. Now, I randomly draining. Especially when real. I really needed some do videos. I want breaks. visit a restaurant and the you’re a full time university time with myself alone. I They are very understanding owners recognise me and student, working part time did feel bad for people who which is why I feel blessed they put extra effort into my on the side, and also living followed/subscribed to and will continue to do what plate which I believe is not alone on the other side of me but pausing and being I have been doing. Mental fair because every customer the world. It’s definitely mentally happy first was health is important and in should be treated and served difficult and overwhelming very important. my opinion, if one wants a equally. When my followers when you have a lot on your break, one should get it. We complain about the food I plate but also not impossible Elena: To be honest, should also talk more openly reviewed not being the same if you’re really passionate time and again it gets about mental health and I in standards, that hits me about it. It’s also important exhausting. I’ve thought am doing that from my side. very hard. to be honest with yourself of quitting multiple times

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I AM NOT INTO BEING FAMOUS OR NEEDING ONLINE VALIDATION. TODAY IF I AM OFF ON A TREK FOR A MONTH, I WOULD HAPPILY GO WITHOUT BLOGGING FOR THAT TIME PERIOD. I ENJOY WHAT I DO. SO, I DON’T NECESSARILY NEED CONSTANT ATTENTION.

Siddhartha Ghimire Food Blogger

audience more, listen to them and tell them my story. I have been blessed by a set of amazing active viewers and because of them I don’t look for validation as much. I definitely want my socials to get more exposure and reach heights but I’m not Gitanjali: Well there’s a HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH head over heels desperate saying, “if you love what CONSTANT NEED FOR Niti: Number of followings, for it. The growth is very you do, you will not feel ONLINE VALIDATION? followers is all temporary. organic and I am very happy like you are working”. If It’s Instagram and TikTok with it. being an influencer is what Sisan: Now this has been for now. Five years later you love then it’s definitely a problem especially with some other app will replace Elena: In today’s world you a fulfilling job. But there’s the lockdown happening these. Rather creating good are judged according to how always two sides to the coin. right now. We are so used to content on social media many likes and followers There’s going to be a lot of being there on social media and showing your real self you have on your social bullying and FOMO (fear of uploading videos, travelling, is the best way to use social media and it takes toll on missing out) and constant creating content and in media. you as well. Validation is comparisons, there will be these hard times, it’s next to Also using social media not a bad thing if it’s in a a lot of judgments. People impossible to be as creative. 24/7 does no good so it’s good amount but if you will judge you and give To be honest, I am learning best to use it wisely. start seeking validation advice that nobody asked how to live a life away from for the smallest things one for. These can really impact my online identity. Just Norchen: I would be lying will never be happy. The your mental health. People living, trying to understand if I say I never craved person will not be able to with low self confidence can life, cherishing the small validation. I definitely take the slight criticism become more anxious and moments with the people did. But over the years the on work, and will always depressed over what others that matter most. I think feeling has faded. Especially be seeking validation for seem to have and they don’t. that’s why this time exists now, I’m trying to sit down, everything. Without you for all of us: to be grateful. chill and connect with my

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MAINTAINING INTEGRITY IS DIFFICULT BUT VITAL, BUILDING FOLLOWING IS AN ONLINE HEADACHE. THIS IS THE SETBACK.

Gitanjali Karki YouTuber/ Content Creator

is mind draining sometimes. Majority of my viewers are from Nepal so the time difference can be stressful at times.

Elena: “You reap what you sow”. Hard work is always paid back to you with a lot of things. Rewards are uncountable at this point. Talking about setbacks, sometimes it is very difficult to be consistent, it is not as easy as it looks. A lot goes on behind the scenes. I wish to show it someday in the future. second guessing yourself, like family. being in the social media Gitanjali: Pressure to Siddhartha: Oh, the field you need to able to be socially accepted and Niti: Rewards are my voice is rewards are many. I get so take constructive criticism. celebrated can be too much heard and shared. It’s a great many invitations for food That is why I don’t seek to handle, and can adversely feeling but definitely comes tasting, menu designing, validation because I am who affect the self-esteem of with a responsibility and restaurant consulting, travel I am and I am satisfied and many social media users. great opportunities. Setbacks for food, explore authentic happy with what I am. Validation is something I are personal life becomes food outside the valley and have never focused on. public. There’s a space for more. Believe me I was born Siddhartha: I became people to criticise or leave for this. I have many things a food blogger in an a bad remark which might to do in future, bringing a unplanned way. I was a high WHAT ARE THE REWARDS create doubt, sadness and cultured food scenario. Zero school kid who happened to AND SETBACKS? anger. It’s best to ignore this. setbacks till date. also work at an education institute where I used to Sisan: I am no influencer, Norchen: You get to know Gitanjali: Some of the earn decent money. I happily never asked for it. I am so many people, learn to be rewards are that it quickly spent that on food. That just a normal person with more confident, love and builds relationships and is what kept me going. I a lot of flaws so I definitely understand yourself more, trust, provides amazing visited restaurants every don’t encourage anyone learn something new every value to audiences, more day. Therefore, I am not into to be “influenced”. Being day, make new friends, brand awareness, effectively being famous or needing famous however on the appreciate family and free reaches target audiences online validation. Today other hand has its pros products of course. These and builds winning if I am off on a trek for a and cons. You get special are some of the rewards. partnerships. month, I would happily go attention and treatment Setbacks are dark circles Maintaining integrity is without blogging for that most places you go which from late night editing difficult but vital, building time period. I enjoy what I can be overwhelming at sessions, productivity following is an online do. So, I don’t necessarily times. But mostly, the way anxiety, disconnects me from headache. This is the need constant attention. our audience treats us feels everyday life andpeople, and setback.

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SHRINKHALA KHATIWADA DRIVEN BY PURPOSE Shrinkhala Khatiwada is a charming conversationalist, and she carries the ideals of leading a life of purpose; one that will make a difference in the world.

Miss Nepal World 2018, Shrinkhala Khatiwada is confident, poised and charming. A fierce undercurrent of intelligence and independence runs through our conversation with the young architect who is determined to explore every facet of her talents to ensure that she experiences the world fully and makes a difference. She is the second Miss Nepal to win the Beauty with a Purpose Award and secure a place in the Top 12 of Miss World 2018. At a time where pageants are increasingly viewed as vapid, Shrinkhala proves that the ‘beauty with brains’ declaration is indeed authentic, and that the crown stands for much more than just a ticket to stardom. In a candid conversation with Shrinkhala Khatiwada about her personal evolution, we learn more about what drives her and what are her interests. Excerpts:

Text by: Ankita Jain

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What were you like as a child and did you always aspire to become Miss Nepal? I was not always inspired to become a Miss Nepal. However I was always drawn towards the pageant and as a young girl I remember sitting in front of the TV and answering the final questions as I watched it live. But I never felt confident enough or capable to win a title. As I grew up I developed confidence and once I felt very ready that I might even have a shot at winning the title, that was the point I actually decided to go for it. As a young girl, I was pretty social. I could gel with people easily and I feel like communication is my strongest aspect. I could communicate with people of any age. I was mature for my age, had a good understanding and I could listen to people. Apart from that I was very quiet. I wasn’t a troublemaker.

Why didn’t you choose acting and modelling as the next step after the pageant? There must have been plenty of opportunities. I think that people should do things that they are interested in. And for can’t excel at. Honestly, I for the products I would keep on changing just like some reason I never found didn’t receive a lot of acting not endorse it. I would fashion, there are trends an interest in acting or even offers. A few here and there not endorse companies about body features. in modelling. Modelling was but since I made my stance that push certain beauty Sometimes Aryan features something that I did as an pretty clear about me not standards such as skin are trending, sometimes important part of being Miss being interested in acting, whitening. I have my own Mongolian, sometimes thick Nepal. I continue it right I think I pushed them away moral standards that I have and sometimes thin body now as brand endorsements after my first interview as created for myself. The is considered beautiful. It’s but it’s just limited to that. I Miss Nepal (laughs). brands need to fit outside impossible to follow through feel like I could excel better of it and fit into my moral with these beauty standards. in my field of choice which How do you select brand standards. Secondly, I try the We often fall into these lies is architecture or even social endorsements? product if possible. Different and stress ourselves and lose work. I don’t find myself at The first thing that I see brands have different user confidence over it. Slowly ease in acting or modelling. is if it is ethical and right for experiences but I try to use but surely people have That’s one of the major me to promote it. You’d not it myself before committing started embracing beauty reasons I didn’t choose it. see me promoting alcoholic to a brand. as diversity and beauty in Time is precious and life beverages, cigarettes or diversity. We have started to is short so why waste time things that have adversely What are some of the accept that beauty comes in on things that you’re not been harming the lies women are fed about all shapes, sizes, colours and comfortable doing, not environment and if there beauty standards? age. We are definitely falling confident about, or that you are better alternatives Beauty standards

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out of it but this is one of advice, what would it be? about my skills as an inspires other architects to the biggest lies women are I would ask her to take architect but I haven’t had be more responsible towards fed about beauty standards. things lightly and live like enough opportunities and their designs. The reason we a 20 year old and not take haven’t given much time named it Gaatha is because Your ‘Beauty with a the burden of the world professionally to prove we feel like architecture Purpose’ video won hearts upon her shoulders. I myself as a good architect. design has so many stories globally as it focused would ask her to be more So, I haven’t done justice to tell and it creates stories around the Chepang confident and be positive yet either as an architect for the future generation. community in Kailash about her body image. To or a role model. One of the It is a sort of contribution Rural Municipality. How love herself and to accept major aspects of being a role that we want to make to add connected are you with that imperfections are model is being consistent depth, meaning and stories the people there? natural. To accept that I and I have a long life ahead to architecture. I recognise people with am beautiful, abled and I of me so that can only be Vrikshya Foundation is their faces and names can do things even if I’m decided then. a non-profit that I am a part and they recognise me. imperfect because that’s the of. The team led by Milan Whenever I am there I feel beauty of who we are, that As an architect, do you Rai along with more than like I am home and it’s my our uniqueness, that makes feel frustrated seeing the 50 volunteers, have been own place and the people us standout and do not fall haphazard urban designs? working towards building that I meet and interact prey to the unrealistic ideals Do you believe architects and creating more green with feel like family there. of beauty. As a 20 year old, should be socially public spaces in and around The health post that I built I remember I had suffered responsible in their work? Kathmandu Valley. We are with the support of Nepali a lot with body positivity I definitely have a lot starting off with Lalitpur people from around the issues and I could not love of frustration which is where four of our parks globe is running under the myself as much as I should one of the many reasons are under construction. municipality and is serving have. I chose urban design for We have already built one more than 5,000 people as my graduate degree. And tiny pocket park in Lalitpur. we speak at the moment. How do you cope with fear not just architects but And one large community We plan on expanding and of failure? every profession needs to skill park is budding up in adding a staff quarter. The Failure is one of the be socially responsible. Kathmandu. We see the landscaping was halted biggest fears that I have in No matter if you work for future of Kathmandu needs due to lack of funding and life. Over the years I have a corporate private firm to be shaped right now and resources but we plan to learnt to accept the failures or if you work with social Vrikshya Foundation is our revive it as soon as the by redefining them because activists, we all have social way to contribute towards lockdown is over. there is no terminal of responsibility. Everyone is that. failure. One failure does offering in his/her capacity What is the biggest not mean you’re going to and many are shaping the When are you heading to misconception people have fail forever. You have a society. Architects are not Harvard? What are your about you? long life ahead of you and just shaping the city but plans during and after the I am soft spoken, failures are just stepping we are shaping lives and course? naturally I am that way. stones for success. If you experiences and we are Hopefully the first People might associate redefine it this way, I think contributing to social justice, week of August. My plan in that with being weak but I it’s very easy to learn from equality, environment and Cambridge is just to focus feel like I am pretty strong your failures and to excel at climate change. We should on studies and learn new mentally if not physically. everything you do once you not take architecture lightly things, restart my life as stand up stronger. as just beauty or just things a beginner, as an average What moves you? that we see. Our designs student. I miss being I think what moves Coming from a political are shaping lives and it’s average. I am not saying I’m me is being true to myself. family, do you have any very important to feel that above average in Nepal but Doing the things that my plans to step in politics? consciousness whenever we in terms of being recognised heart wants to do and not Not right now but never design something. or having privacy. I really falling into the pressure of say never (chuckles). Not miss living life as a normal opinions or what’s trending right now and not anytime Tell us more about Gaatha girl that I was before Miss or judgments. I have grown soon that’s for sure. and Vriksha Foundation Nepal happened. I am really very mature with the way I Gatha is a private looking forward to having approach things in the past Have you been able to architecture design and that life for at least two- few years since I became do justice to both your construction firm which I three years when I’m there. Miss Nepal. I felt like I was passions - architecture and co-founded with some of spread out too thin but now becoming a role model? my colleagues. We believe Plans for marriage… I am more focused on the I am still growing up in socially conscious design Not any time soon, at causes. and learning new things, which are timeless and a least not for the coming two architecture is something statement. We want to build years while I am studying. If you could offer your 20 that I am still a beginner Gatha as a firm that makes I haven’t planned anything, year old self a piece of at. I am still confident an identity of its own and let’s see how things unfold.

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KEEPING IT

simpleBONITA SHARMA

32 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com Bonita Sharma is the Co-founder and CEO of Social Changermakers and Innovators (SOCHAI) - a youth led non-profit organisation. Her organisation works for improving health, hygiene and nutrition status of the people, particularly women, children and girls in Nepal through innovation, education and entrepreneurship. With a degree in Public Health, Food and Nutrition, Bonita is listed by the BBC in the 100 most influential women of the world in 2019. She is the winner of Goalkeeper Global Goals Progress Award 2020 given by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She has been recognised by UNESCO as a Female Champion for educating women and girls in Nepal. She is the member of Provincial Nutrition and Food Security Steering Committee (NFSSC) of Bagmati Province. She was also the winner of UNICEF Asia Pacific Youth Innovation Challenge 2016 for her idea of ‘Nutribeads’ bracelet – a low tech wearable educational tool for educating mothers about nutrition. Her organisation SOCHAI was chosen as the winner of One Young World - Lead 2030 Challenge in SDG 2 Zero Hunger category in 2019. Compiled by Ankita Jain

What do you love about On your wish list What do you do to unwind Guilty pleasure your work Go for a hike Binge watching this trashy The fact that I get to work Nepali reality show that is with a passionate team Favourite holiday currently trending on social of youth and contribute destination media towards health and nutrition Paris. It’s magical! of women, children and Favourite place to eat in girls. What I love the most You always struggle with Kathmandu is the opportunity I have to Dealing with administrative Samaybaji at Bhumi and learn, grow, and be inspired All Nepal tour and a trip to hassle at public offices Jhiguche by the people I meet at Santorini grassroots. Best thing about being you One thing you can’t do Stay fit by My willingness to learn, without What makes a person Eating balanced diet, hiking, unlearn and learn Spending quality time with beautiful dancing and taking care of my three dogs – Bella, Kindness, empathy and my mental wellbeing Make up can’t do without Poochie and Lily. It’s humility Eyeliner therapeutic! Best year of your life What makes you beautiful Year 2019 when SOCHAI got Favourite What advice would you My ability to empathise recognised globally and I got makeup give to your younger self listed in BBC’s 100 women. brands Don’t be harsh on yourself What makes life beautiful I don’t because people think you Finding happiness in little Latest splurge do much are not good enough. And things My Macbook that I bought makeup but don’t be afraid to take recently I loved using Fenty Beauty risks because patience and What tickles your funny products persistence gradually pay bones Skincare off. For some reason, lame sense I have a very sensitive skin Three things you of humour and unfunny so I try to use as less product absolutely do to look your Celebrity crush jokes makes me laugh the as possible. Using cleanser, best This changes every month. loudest. I also love the Pintu moisturiser and sunscreen Eat healthy, hydrate and Currently it’s Siddhant video series by Srishti Dixit. regularly and occasional carry myself with confidence Chaturvedi and Timothee home remedies are some of Chalamet Therapy for happiness the things I practice. On a bad hair day Dogs I hardly have a good hair A quote you live by Gadget day as I have to constantly Try your best but don’t stress Addicted to I am not a gadget freak but be on the field. over things that are not in I have to appreciate my One your control Plus phone. One tip you learnt that makes you photo ready Movies that inspire you Style Icon My (un)resourceful Gen-Z Into the wild, The Pursuit of I love how cousins teach me Kylie and Happiness, Before Sunrise, Katrina Gigi pose. However, it never Wonder Woman Kaif carries really worked for me. LOL! herself. It Lockdown lesson looks so What do you like doing in • Recognising my privilege effortless your spare time and using it to help and Sit and watch Netflix to the others in every small way Jhol momo and chhoyela comfortable. point I have back-ache I can • It’s okay to not be Always in your handbag Books or movies productive all the time My phone, lipbalm and mint Movies • Always put your health and wellbeing first www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 33 beauty

REDUCE FINE LINES AND WRINKLES WITHOUT BOTOX Things you can do for your skin to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sunscreen – an absolute applying a broad-spectrum Daily sunscreen and nightly and firm. Research shows anti-aging product SPF 30 sunscreen daily for a retinoid can actually prevent that it takes several weeks You have to year, before-and-after photos the need for injectables. to see improvement after wear sunscreen every day, of participant’s complexions Retinoids are vitamin starting a topical retinoid, whether sunny or stormy, showed that skin texture, A derivatives that can so be patient. There’s also agree experts. Sunscreen is clarity, and hyper- increase collagen, the a chance retinoids will the most important anti- pigmentation improved up protein that makes up skin’s be irritating to your skin. aging product you can use. to 52 percent. supportive structure. This Experts suggests using Ninety percent of the aging protein can lessen the look it every other night and on our skin is from the sun. Retinoids for skin of fine lines and wrinkles. moisturizing after. And while prevention is plumping and firming They also increase the the best strategy when it If there’s one product number of cells that make Laser treatment to de-age comes to aging, daily SPF you must buy as part of your collagen called fibroblasts in your skin does something more. After skincare, make it a retinoid. our skin, keeping it plump Resurfacing lasers do so

34 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com BEAUTY procedure that can treat wrinkles and scarring. It can also be great for people with dark skin types because it’s less likely to cause hyper-pigmentation than laser- and light-based devices. The roller-like device is studded with micro- fine needles on the outside. It’s then rolled across the skin, and the needles penetrate its outermost layers. These Q. I am 19 years old and pricks trigger skin’s healing process, have combination skin boosting collagen production. which is uneven and often Dietary supplements breaks out. Could you tell Along with sun protection and me which facial would dermatology procedures, there are be suitable for my skin some skin supplements that have and also what skincare research-backed benefits. Taking a products should I use? morning and nightly multivitamin has ■ Shibani Thapa shown a significant reduction in wrinkle appearance in three A. Almost all teens get acne. months shows a study. It must It happens when an oily contain antioxidant vitamins A, C, D3, substance called sebum clogs and E, as well as a variety of minerals, pores. It is very common due essential fatty acids and amino acids. to hormonal changes in the People taking collagen peptides body. It’s best advised to use benefited from a reduction in eye-area products that are water based wrinkles after four weeks and after for your skin type. Also it’s eight weeks, their skin had developed a always best advised to wear greater amount of collagen and elastin. a sun protection throughout the day so it helps with the Healthy diet and lifestyle uneven skin tone which could When it comes to smart skin-care lead to hyper pigmentation. habits, there’s no replacement for a As for the professional healthy diet and lifestyle. Your daily treatment I would highly habits matter. Smoking, inactivity, and recommend you to try out a diet high in sugary foods are linked purifying facial treatment to increased markers of advanced which includes a deep cleanse glycation end products associated with with a good exfoliation older age and are a factor in skin aging followed by high frequency and collagen breakdown. So make sure treatment. For more to continue to regularly exercise, eat information please do not a balanced diet, and stay away from hesitate to contact me at my smoking or quit if you’ve developed the salon. habit. Eating fruit, yellow vegetables (these many things, including reducing brown contain powerful antioxidants called spots and blood vessels, remodeling carotenoids), and soy, and staying away collagen, and increasing collagen from red meat led to less wrinkling over production. While lasers of yesterday time for women. Staying active, on the used to leave skin angry and fiery red, other hand, may help lessen the risk of they’re now more sophisticated and can obesity and diabetes, as well as decrease mildly resurface while causing minimal stress, all factors that can help keep injury to the skin. Try PicoSure and aging at bay. Clear + Brilliant. These treatments can be expensive but they can do things Adequate and quality sleep that injections can’t, such as targeting For adults, that would be seven to discoloration. Talk to your doctor about nine hours of sleep per night. Studies your objective to know if you are a good show that “good sleepers” have less skin candidate for one of the many lasers on aging, and their skin was better able the market. to recover after sun exposure. What’s more, they they looked more youthful Microneedling to fade scars and too. smooth wrinkles Dolly’s Exquisite Creations, Microneedling is a less invasive Kamaladi, Kathmandu, 4445080/82 www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 35

fashion

SHOULDER SOLDIER Nothing is more alluring than a woman with a good head on her shoulders... and a good shoulder on her outfit. As the strong- shoulder trend continues to be a rage, it is even more exaggerated this year, so don’t be afraid to go to town. Pick a padded or sculpted option to emit an effortless power- dressing vibe, or a billowy, voluminous one to spell whimsical playfulness. All else in between works just as well, too.

IN THE PEAK OF PINK Those who love shades of rose will have a field year this year as the colour is being highlighted on SS21 runways like never before. That is not to say this season’s pinks aren’t fairytale-fantastical— they are!—but that it is also a lot more fun...and fierce. Frothy, tiered, bubblegum-pink gowns, presented with combat boots that you can go to the ball or grocery-shopping in; or shiny, metallic-pink floor-sweeping dresses. Even fuscia cut-out pantsuits or midriff- flossing co-ords, for a playful-but- mean-business iteration.

38 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com ON THE LOOSE As comfort reigns supreme post-lockdown, too, the skinny jeans have had to let go of their top spot, and give room to their wide-legged, baggy cousins. High-waisted and relaxed, the new silhouette works best MASK IN GLORY with fitted tops, like You can’t be in 2021 and not bralettes, bandeaus, expect a fashion-revolution for masks. crop tops, et al, Eccentric masks, boasting bizarre prints or even oversized and patterns, outlandish designs, and blouses and button- other such, are the order of the day. down shirts tucked Matchy-matchy is boring, so go for in. You can layer with pieces that sit in contrast with your chic outerwear to get outfit. And don’t over- accessorise with more from the look. other add-ons or you may steal their thunder.

STYLE2021 FILE The new working-from-home routine certainly had an effect on what designers turned out. Wide-leg trousers made for bold strides; floaty, sheer maxi dresses promised easy glamour; and ladylike ensembles pimped with a touch of sportswear felt suitably modern. Time to play dress up with 2021 fashion trends. You’ve got the time.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS Designers have further reinvented athleisure and activewear this season, to afford a more sporty, lounge-y disposition. Which means your regular track- and-field staples— tennis skirts, compression tanks, sports jackets, jerseys, sweats, the works—can easily be taken outside the sports arena. The outfits come in a mix of innovative (tech, moisture-wicking, synthetic) and plush (suede, tulle, sheer) fabrics, complete with on- trend prints, patterns, and hues.

www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 39 what you think RAISING YOUNG KIDS IN THE

PANDEMICCompiled by: Jesika Oli wow photo file © Ram Tandukar, Gokul Shrees

40 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com INDIRA RANAMAGAR Founder, Prisoner's Assistance Nepal

am out every day to feed the people and protecting my 17 children at home came as a challenge initially. To cope Iwith it, we made some rules and followed it diligently. First, I wear a PPE kit whenever I go out and follow every protective measure. Secondly, diet plan with a colourful mix of fruits and vegetables as well as grains and proteins to strengthen the immunity of children. Lastly, children face additional challenges to understand, absorb, and deal with the changes that COVID-19 are bringing to our world. Being very keen observers of people and environments, children notice, absorb and react to the stress in their caregivers and community members, which unavoidably affect their well-being. We regularly organise group activities at home to facilitate a space where children are listened to, they can express their thoughts and feelings, and are free to ask any question and are answered honestly.

www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 41 DIKESH MALHOTRA Entrepreneur, President & CEO, IMS Group

he pandemic has been difficult on everyone including parents and children.T I personally like to look at the brighter side of things, especially when it concerns my daughter. Therefore, being able to closely monitor her daily activities, her eating habits, her TV time, her playtime and staying by her side telling stories has only been possible because we are home 24/7 right now. The challenge is to keep up with her energy and to keep her as engaged as we can. A best practice during the pandemic would be to keep their schedule disciplined so that they have a sense of normalcy. Spending time outdoors if possible, involving her in home activities like cooking or cleaning as a part of her routine also allows us some engaging learnings. My only fear was that her social skills might be limited but I guess that’s the best for now since we are living in a socially distant world and our kids will adapt well when the world recovers.

42 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com SHRISHA PRADHANANGA Founder, Suiro Teas

y eight month old daughter is being raised by my super supportive family. There’s never a Mdull moment as everyone is home. This pandemic has surely taught me the value of elders in family. We also follow a routine to keep the child engaged. We take her for short walks at a nearby park. The controlled exploration outside the house has been a key to mental clarity for us. Keeping the baby healthy is my top concern. After all, babies don’t have fully developed immune systems yet and can be vulnerable to viruses and infections. All in all, it’s been a great family bonding time for us. I also wash the baby’s hands with Reetha and warm water which helps.

www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 43 what you think BELMAYA NEPALI Filmmaker

t is difficult to take care of children during this tough time. At this age when they should be having fun, children Iare compelled to stay indoors. They are deprived from attending school, interacting and learning with peers and teachers, and play time with their friends. My daughter is attending her classes online and the rest of the hours, she is either watching TV or playing games on the mobile phone. My daughter sometimes asks me if we can go out of the house but I have to remind her of the situation outside and reassure her that the pandemic will soon be over. I and my daughter were diagnosed Covid positive which completely restricted visits from her friends in the neighbourhood. We both recovered from the virus but my daughter finds it difficult to stay inside all day long. The only way I can keep her home is by playing her favourite television shows and games on my mobile phone.

44 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com GIRISH KHATIWADA Rapper, Music Producer & YouTuber

he challenge of raising children in the pandemic is real. Schools are closed and these kids need constantT supervision from their parents. We have a five year old and he is a very active kid. Most of the time he is busy trying new things and others, he keeps asking too many questions to satisfy his curiosity. My wife’s parents have been helpful at times like this by giving him company, care and the support he needs when we have professional tasks to handle.

www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 45 what you think DR SUNITA MALEKU AMATYA Chairperson, Autism Care Nepal

ids with autism may not know what is going on, or might not be able to express their fears and Kfrustrations. So it's important to talk to your child about Covid 19 in a way that's simple to understand. Be clear, direct, and honest. Then, explain that many children are attending school from home, some parents may work from home, and some activities and family trips will be put on hold. Kids with autism may need extra support to understand what's going on around them, and what's expected of them in some situations. Routines are comforting for kids with autism, so do your best to keep as many of them as you can. Stick to regular bed and wake-up times, meal and snack times, screen time, chores, and other household routines. But build in new routines to include school work, breaks, and exercise. Visual schedules and to-do lists can help kids know what to expect, while timers and two- minute warnings can help with transitions. Having a set routine will help lower the anxiety that can happen when things change.

While the younger kids with autism have lost their golden period to learn to communicate, we at Autism Care Nepal are giving parent training sessions on zoom classes. This way the parents are gradually learning to help the child adjust with the situation.

46 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com DR. SMRITI MATHEMA MBBS, MD, Paediatrician, Kathmandu Medical College

s a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your children from Athe Covid 19 infection. From running the household, working from home, managing strained finances and keeping up with the virtual school of children, the pandemic has brought parents to new challenges. Children also have sacrificed much during this pandemic; their friends at school, family gatherings, outings and travel. Restriction on these activities is taking a serious toll on the mental wellbeing of parents as well as of children. While it may be a lot to navigate the changes brought by the pandemic, we have to go easy on ourselves. Some of these tips would help to keep your family happy: • Model calmness on your children even if it means faking it • Be honest to them but do not tell them more than they need to know • As there is no substitute for one-on-one physical interaction, talking, touching, singing can keep children stimulated • Establish a flexible healthy routine and be consistent • Digital study and screen time has its ups and downs but also understand that this is not the time to demonise screens • Outdoor time in the garden or terrace is an antidote to screens

www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 47 what you think REWATI GURUNG Founder, Kokroma

he greatest fear at the moment is a family member getting infected, as well as the financial uncertainties.T Last year was already a challenge and with the schools closed again this year, my son has become so accustomed to self motivated learning that the school system has begun to feel alien to him. As far as best practices in dealing with this situation as a family, my son is getting to spend more time with us than before. We sit with him during his online classes and encourage him to participate even though he struggles. We encourage physical exercise like yoga, healthy eating habits while also keeping a schedule for different activities including computer use, food preparation and house chores. Our house has a lively atmosphere and we play indoor games together. Overall, we feel that given the circumstances, he is coping well at this time although social interaction is critical to his personal growth. His father has taken the major role of parenting as I am involved in my business most of the time which is sustaining our family and our employees during this time.

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individual

IN THE FRONTLINE Text: Ankita Jain f Nepal’s Covid-19 prayer. It is early morning she doesn’t charge a rupee. helps them. Through their recovery rate is more and she is seconds away Neetu completed her isolation period, they are than 75%, much from starting her day nursing in 2015 from Hope going to see us as their credit must go to the counselling Covid positive International College in family. I tell my patients not Ihundreds of nurses who are patients. Covered head Satdobato. She begins to be afraid, and that they putting in gruelling work to to toe in protective wear, with a basic health check need to be mentally strong keep the system running. the 28-year-old nurse sets of the patients, stands by to conquer the illness. This As she steps into home about attending to the their bedside, wielding the too shall pass,” she says. isolation in Baglung, Neetu 10-12 patients battling the power of words. “I believe As the day progresses, Khadka whispers a silent Coronavirus. And for this, that instilling confidence the PPE she wears gets

50 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com public and anyone in need to even go to the nearby Neetu knows that her of consultation can call,” she hospitals,” she claims. own personal safety is says. Neetu receives around Luckily, Neetu hasn’t equally important. But often 10-15 calls a day. tested positive since the her instincts as healthcare Baglung, like almost all last week of April when provider come first. “One of Nepal, has been battling she started visiting people day, the family of a person Covid 19 since March, and in her neighbourhood with who had tested positive nurses like Neetu have Covid symptoms. “Every called. The family was become the invisible faces day I wake up with more desperately looking for a behind the increasing energy to meet and heal bed in the hospital. Without recoveries the district has people,” she shares. There thinking, a colleague seen. At the forefront of the are days when I even meet and I reached them and Covid 19 response team, 60-70 patients in a day, helped carry the patient to many of them stay away checking temperatures and Emergency. At such times, from homes and families, monitoring vital parameters, we tend to forget about but remain indomitable most importantly oxygen ourselves and put the in these extraordinarily saturation levels. The task is patient first,” she shares. challenging times. nothing new for Neetu, but Currently, there are What brings Neetu the circumstances are. seven people in her team most joy and relief these In the midst of a comprising doctors, nurses days is the journey of a pandemic, many healthcare and volunteers. “We get to Covid positive patient providers, especially nurses see all categories of patients. from an isolation centre to like Neetu, have pushed Some may have tested back home with their dear their personal lives to the positive, while some have ones. Neetu states that the back seat. Living under the called for psychological and number of cases in Baglung same roof, many times she nutritional consultation. If is very high. “Almost every fears to meet her parents. “I there is one thing that is other household has a Covid can’t put them at risk,” she common to most of them, it patient. Many of them fear says. is fear and stress,” she says. “When we wear the uniform, we walk with our heads held high. More than us, our family and society see us as warriors in the fight against Covid 19,” she says. For Neetu, empathy is the “special quality of nurses.” After her long and exhausting day, when she reaches home “I have to bathe and sanitise all my belongings. I need to take care to keep my family safe too,” she says. Being on the field has another aspect too. “When all this started, people used to fear stifling. Her neck and back that we may be the source hurt, but Neetu continues of infection as we visited her visits to patients door houses of patients. But now to door and monitors things are looking up as them on nutrition, oxygen awareness improves,” says level, medication and Neetu. psychological support as The weariness may be well. Whether it is six-hours hidden behind their masks, a day or 12-hours, work but work for nurses is does not stop. “I do these ceaseless: be it in hospitals visits for Covid patients in or care centres or on the Baglung and also consult field. As Neetu says, “This is many from across the more than just a job. It’s a country over the phone. way of life for us.” I have made my number

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7 BOOKS THAT SHINE THE LIGHT ON ANXIETY

nxiety comes in news is that anxiety, in all its to ignore them. McDonagh’s many forms and forms, is treatable. Self-help technique is based on can affect people in books can be a good way scientific evidence and his different ways. If for you to learn about new 10 years of helping people Ayou’re dealing with anxiety, techniques or try things that with anxiety. The book you’re definitely not alone. have worked well for others. also comes with a free app It’s the most common The seven books below offer and audiobook to use for mental health issue. a variety of constructive relaxation and anxiety relief. Types of anxiety disorders ways to tackle anxiety include generalised anxiety symptoms from different Declutter Your Mind disorder (GAD), social perspectives. You’ve heard how helpful anxiety, panic disorder, and de-cluttering your living specific phobias. Dare space can be. “Declutter Anyone living with Author Barry McDonagh Your Mind” applies this Aanxiety knows it can have asks readers to “dare” anxious thoughts and same philosophy to your a direct effect on your anxiety to do its worst. challenging them instead of mental space, with the idea quality of life. The good The book focuses on facing feeding into them or trying that negative and anxious

54 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com The Anxiety and Phobia more nutrients and reduce feels they may sometimes do Workbook cravings. There are also more harm than good. lifestyle tips for how to reduce anxiety symptoms My Age of Anxiety and how the food we Anxiety can be a deeply eat plays a role in those personal experience. Many symptoms. people experience it in different ways. Author When Panic Attacks Scott Stossel draws on his own personal journey with anxiety to explore the condition’s history. He

thoughts take up valuable mental real estate. The book focuses on Facing anxiety takes teaching you mindfulness work. Without a guide, by reframing your negative many of us don’t know thoughts and using where to start. “The Anxiety techniques to allow you to and Phobia Workbook” be present in the moment is exactly what the title and take control of your suggests. This workbook thought process. is designed to help you learn tools and skills to Hardcore Self Help: F**k manage anxiety symptoms Anxious thoughts can be Anxiety effectively. Written by pretty deceitful. They’re not a cognitive behavioural actually grounded in reality, therapist, the workbook is but they feel so legitimate also offers the opinions of based on current clinical when you’re having them. scientists, philosophers, and research on anxiety and its “When Panic Attacks” aims other writers. treatment. to help you recognise and In addition to recalling confront your anxious the many treatments — The Anti-Anxiety Food thoughts. including some strange Solution Dr. David Burns is a ones — that were developed believer in treating anxiety to relieve anxiety, “My Age without medication. He also of Anxiety” also provides shares the latest research personal stories of people on anxiety and depression who’ve found success in medications and why he controlling their symptoms.

ANYONE LIVING WITH ANXIETY If you’re not into traditional self-help books KNOWS IT CAN HAVE A DIRECT and want to tell anxiety to EFFECT ON YOUR QUALITY OF eff off, “Hardcore Self Help: LIFE. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT F**k Anxiety” is the read for you. The book’s philosophy ANXIETY, IN ALL ITS FORMS, IS is that reading a self-help TREATABLE. SELF-HELP BOOKS book shouldn’t feel like a CAN BE A GOOD WAY FOR YOU TO chore. In the book, author LEARN ABOUT NEW TECHNIQUES Robert Duff speaks candidly An unbalanced diet and weaves swearing and OR TRY THINGS THAT HAVE can have effects on more humor throughout the than cholesterol and blood WORKED WELL FOR OTHERS. information and actionable pressure. As “The Anti- tips. Anxiety Food Solution” suggests, foods also impact brain chemistry and emotions. The book offers tips on how to eat www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 55 menspeak

HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH THE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES OF BEING THE MAJOR EARNING MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IN THE CURRENT PANDEMIC? Compiled by: Anushka Shrestha

56 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com NIRAJAN ADHIKARI Principal, Nirvana Academy

eing a man grown up in a middle class family, I do not have a big financial commitments or ambitious dreams of financial fulfillment in life. Coincidently, being a teacher, neither I need to beg for bread nor I make money Blike businessmen for financial prosperity and freedom. Having understood this reality of my life, I am a proud member of my family fulfilling the basic needs of my mother, wife and daughter. In normal situations, I have no problem to fulfill the operational requirements of my family. When my regular income got reduced due to Covid 19 pandemic, it was critical to operate the household activities more judiciously. In the current situation, I am forced to cut down on expenses of entertainment, clothing, outings and other things beyond basic requirements. Besides, I am adding to the income by taking some classes in the college to compensate for the loss from my regular job at the school.

KISHORE SUNAR Sales and Traffic Officer, Turkish Airlines

he global pandemic has brought a jeopardised condition for most of us and it’s hard for me not to become part of the fleet. As an airline professional I’d say our industry is bleeding becauseT of this pandemic. ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) has already announced that the airline industry had a financial loss of USD 370 billion throughout the year 2020 and millions of people who were linked with this industry have lost their jobs. I was lucky enough to work with a leading airline where management considers every staff as valuable assets of the company and strongly believes that laying off the staff is not a solution, rather the company thinks how to overcome this pandemic together. However, things are still uncertain and in a hope that pandemic ends soon I RAJ BAJRACHARYA have started to spend some of my savings in shares and Deputy Manager, Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank bonds plus utilising this lockdown time to equip myself with some multipurpose skills which would help to t’s been unprecedented times with many improve myself in different areas. uncertainties with Covid 19 lockdowns and difficulties for families struggling to fulfill the basic needs of their house. Working from home, securing Ithe job, and running a business can be very challenging. I think adaptation is one of the strong attributes of us as humans and we have adapted well to living in such unprecedented times. I am witnessing people start to take loans or borrow from their neighbours to meet the basic household expenses. Piling up on necessities like food and medication when required puts pressure on the head of household as they are responsible for their dependents. Central Bank of Nepal has announced relief packages for loan takers which makes repayment easier and helps meet expense crisis. During the lockdown, on individual level, one of the most notable impacts was on psychological health. Quarantine, social isolation, and travel restrictions have negatively impacted the mental health of people who have Covid 19 and their families. A few preliminary studies have shown psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia among the general population as well as in frontline health workers.

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SHIBU PARSAD LIMBU Chairman, Pardeshi Overseas Services

eyond being capable caretakers and a source of eternal resilience, fathers are a force central to the sustenance of the family and the development of a child. I, being a father and Bhusband, I am the pillar of strength, love, and support that my family looks up to for inspiration and an overall sense of security, be it physical, emotional, or financial. The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic uncertainties have led to an economic fallout that has dramatically affected economic security, the well-being of the family, and business sector. Businesses are also being squeezed by problems of logistics, transportation and financial hardship in the lockdown. As an immediate response to the Covid outbreak, the government of Nepal has stopped the issuance of labour permits for those seeking to go for foreign employment from February 23, 2020 till further notice which has strongly impacted the overseas sector. But the Covid 19 pandemic has taught us how important it is to have savings and emergency funds. With some money saved on hand, we can plan our work, home expenses during these hard times. Lastly, a lesson that a lot of people learnt during this pandemic is that we are fortunate enough to have work but millions of people have no source of income where we can and should contribute as much as we can.

KUMAR GURUNG Owner & CEO, Kings Lounge

he pandemic is definitely a big blow to the travel and hospitality sector in general and shut-down of restaurants due to lockdown is definitely a big setback to a restaurant ownerT like me. During this uncertain time we are not in control of things around us hence I am trying to focus on things that is in my control. Personally, I am spending more time with my family, focusing on my health and overall mental wellbeing. It is important for me to remain positive and keep the environment around me a positive one. Businesswise, I am planning to reduce the long term damage by keeping the operating cost low at least until lockdown. Apart from that I am staying updated on any government relief plan to help travel and hospitality industry with any form of tax relief or revival plan. As a generation of young entrepreneurs, we are connected through various online social channels to remain updated and stay positive. It is a tough time for all of us and I request everyone to remain positive and support our government by following all the mandatory Covid guidelines.

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artist corner

SAPANA POUDEL MAHARJAN CREATING MUSIC ON CANVAS Born in Kathmandu to a family which has no artistic bearings, Sapana Poudel Maharjan began to display a keep appetite and unmistakable talent for art since a very young age. She initially pursued a Bachelors degree in Business Studies but is now focused on her true passion, currently studying for her Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. She has also trained under Erina Tamrakar from Kasthamandap Art Studio and learnt Paubha painting under the guidance of the legendary traditional Paubha master Deepak Kumar Joshi. Excerpts of an conversation with Anushka Shrestha of WOW about her journey to becoming an artist.

60 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com from different places. My performance was given by passion began to grow from well-known musicians like there. When I got my first Sarod Maestro Suresh Raj commissioned work from Bajracharya, Tabla Maestro my boss for Rs. 20,000, my Rabin Lal Shrestha and Israj confidence developed and I Maestro Santosh Bhakta knew I could do something Shrestha. with my skills. On the Tabala was Manoj Gautam, along Tell us about your first with a fusion performance solo exhibition. by Firoj Bajracharya, Om Music is an art form that Raj Bajracharya, Babin has sound as its medium. Bajracharya, Jyovan Bhuju, Its common elements Ricky Shakya on Drums and are pitch (which governs Percussion, Suzan Khatri melody and harmony), on Bass Guitar, Utsav Singh rhythm (and its associated Adhikari as the Vocalist and concepts tempo, meter and last but not the least Suman articulation), dynamics, and Maharjan on the Sarod, my the sonic qualities of timbre husband. The paintings were and texture. Hence I chose displayed for seven days the name Swaranjali. It is at the Nepal Art Council derived from two Sanskrit gallery. words Swara, meaning ‘musical notes’, and ‘Anjali’, What is your genre of art? meaning ‘Offering to the My paintings project Divine’. Here, both come something mysteriously as abstract meanings. “A captivating. They blend Divine Musical Offering”. traditional art form and Each and every art on my modern techniques. canvas reflects classical Defining the genre of my music, a combination of paintings would rather colours, and the power of be an exhausting task. art. All paintings show the Few influences of Mithila combination of musical art and Newari art form vibes, beauty, sounds, serves as the icing on the religion, scale, rhythm cake. Involving eastern and more. Through this classical chromatic scales exhibition, I can proudly on my paintings has say that the theme is the first ever experience in our country. I chose Swaranjali to define the connection between painting, music and literature. I represented seven swaras through my painting Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni and so on. About 30 acrylic paintings are on display. At the opening, we held a classical concert in the presence of honourable guests. Traditional artist How did you develop an brought me a sketch pad Prem Man Chitrakar, Culture interest for painting? as he had noticed my love Expert and Historian Dr. I loved colours and art for drawing and painting. Satya Mohan Joshi and books. I never got any help When he saw the drawings, Sangeet Praveen Mohan from school as there was he then brought me brushes Prasad Joshi were the chief nobody who had knowledge and colours. I had taken guests. Erina Tamrakar about arts there but about basic classes in sketching, was honoured as a special nine years ago, my husband water colour and acrylic guest. The classical www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 61 “EACH AND EVERY ART ON MY CANVAS REFLECTS CLASSICAL MUSIC, A COMBINATION OF COLOURS, AND THE POWER OF ART.”

What’s next? I am always attracted to the beauty of divine powers so I chose to paint gods and goddesses. All paintings are a combination of music, beauty, sound, religion, scale, rhythm and such in the form of colour and shape. I want to use my imagination and creativity to paint the vibration of strings, and capture the beauty and fragrance of music. In future, I also want to raise my voice for women empowerment and present it on my canvas as the divine forces.

definitely enhanced the too. It was a different because he is a musician. He level of creativity. Symbolic environment but I always inspired me to paint because significance on my paintings felt something was missing. he himself is an artist and easily keep the viewer I had no idea that I would nowadays if I ever feel like spellbound unravelling its become an artist someday. giving up, I just remember mystery. Thanks to my husband who there is a little girl watching encouraged me. Now I feel who wants to be just like From working in a bank to proud of myself and I feel me, she is my daughter becoming an artist, what complete. Aarya who inspires me to do has the journey been? My husband is my more. I got good experiences biggest inspiration. He while working in the bank inspired me to paint music

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musical conversation

STORIES ON MY SARANGI From walking the villages, playing the Sarangi in exchange for food to being recognised as one of the finest and first female artists from the Gandharva community, Barta Gandharva from Bhojpur shares her musical journey with WOW’s Anushka Shrestha.

WHAT DREW YOU TO THE due to some work for almost playing the Sarangi. That is accompanying him around SARANGI? a year. It became difficult for how people recognised me the village. I did not start playing us to sustain our livelihood as ‘Gandharva’s daughter’ Sarangi because I was and my mother bought a and started giving me some WHEN DID YOU COME interested in it, rather it was Sarangi and gave it to me. I food and money. After my TO KATHMANDU FROM an obligation for me as my would walk with my mother father got back, I continued BHOJPUR? father had gone to Sikkim to different households to sing and play the Sarangi, I used to play the Sarangi around my village

64 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com Campus to study vocals. important thing for me. HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC While there, I met After participating in The AFFECTED YOUR CAREER? Nayantara Kakshapati and Voice, I got many offers for a It has been one and Bhusan Shilpakar, who year. I used to happily agree a half years since the offered me an opportunity to whatever amount they pandemic due to which we to perform with Kutumba. offered. People recognised are not able to work. It has After that, with the help me through The Voice so I been really difficult year of Nayantara, I got a think this achievement is because of lack of work. scholarship at the Nepal more than any monetary For now, we can only hope Music Centre. I used to go to gain. and pray that this lockdown college in the morning and doesn’t last long. If the during the day, I attended YOU PICKED SARANGI lockdown lasts as long as music school. Meanwhile I AS A MODE OF SURVIVAL last year, I will probably also taught music in several AND LATER MASTERED IT. go back to my village as school for many years. HOW DO YOU VIEW YOUR it is very difficult for us to Further, I was selected for a JOURNEY? sustain in Kathmandu in this teacher exchange program I started playing the situation. so I got the chance to go to Sarangi to get food for Norway and teach Sarangi my family and now I am HOW CAN THE ART OF there for ten months. After recognised by people all PLAYING THE SARANGI BE returning I started getting around the world as a PRESERVED? more offers. Sarangi player. Besides, I Children from this also got to work with many generation are hesitant to WHAT WAS YOUR renowned musicians which I play and learn the Sarangi. EXPERIENCE LIKE IN THE am really grateful for. It is not necessary that only VOICE OF NEPAL? Garndharva children have I had performed in TELL US SOMETHING to learn how to play this front of many renowned ABOUT YOUR FIRST instrument. I was someone musicians in Norway but I ALBUM ‘GURANS FULYO’ who used to play it for food never felt nervous in front I was ten years old when and money but the Sarangi of them. But The Voice of ‘Gurans Fulyo’released. After is what has brought me so Nepal is such a platform I came to Kathmandu, I far today. I think it is very through which people from somehow got a chance to important for us to make all over the world watch record the song with Music children realize it’s essence you. Honestly speaking, Nepal for free. The album and it is equally important I was very nervous in the is like a collection of songs for people like us to teach blind round and hadn’t which I had been singing, them. performed so well. Despite although they are not my that, I was able to turn all original compositions. the four judges around. My battle round was good. Everything was going smoothly but due to less number of votes, I couldn’t continue in the competition. I was able to make it to top six from my team and top 26 from the whole team of participants. The overall experience was very memorable. with my father. After HAS IT HELPED YOUR some months, we met CAREER? Gopal Siwakoti Chintan, a I don’t think money prominent human rights is the only thing that is lawyer who brought me to important. Through The Kathmandu. I was enrolled Voice of Nepal, I got to in a school then and after showcase my talent to many completing my SLC, people people around the world. began to motivate me I got so much love and to continue playing the appreciation from my well Sarangi. Gopal sir enrolled wishers which is the most me into the Lalit Kala www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 65 herstory

“DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK MY CHILD, LIGHT HAS A SOURCE. IT CAN BE SNUFFED OUT. BUT DARKNESS HAS NO SOURCE. IT JUST EXISTS. THIS DARKNESS IS A PATH TO THAT WHICH HAS NO SOURCE: GOD” - Sita, Amish Tripathi

GODDESS SITA AN ABDUCTED WIFE, A SINGLE MOTHER

66 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com arkness has so upon women throughout much power – it history and even today. is a source for The husband attained all your inner light the glory by being exiled, Dto shine. The story of Sita waging a war, winning is enveloped in layers of a against the evil forces and woman’s darkest miseries. even being respected for Every woman who knows banishing his pregnant wife, the story of Sita aches as it was perceived to be a listening to her anguish. Yet moral decision. The wife her strength is the epitome on the other hand fought of how much a woman can with the husband side by tolerate. side facing every obstacle Goddess Sita is the and went through greater Dcentral figure of Ramayana, emotional and mental one of Hinduism’s most torture, yet she is just given revered religious epics. She a platform of worship along was the adopted daughter with the husband who of King Janak of Mithila misjudged her. and wife of Lord Ram. It is There are rarely any believed that she was found women in history who have protected by vultures in the an individual identity if she Picture Courtesy: Quora jungles of Southern Nepal. is married. The fact that Sita Sita was the princess been analysed deeper. as her husband succumbed had her own Upanishad is of the Kingdom of Mithila Judging by her life story - a to accusations of her being evidence that her character in present day Terai and princess who was active unfaithful to him with was so strong that even in adjoining parts of India in ruling Mithila, and a Raavan while in abduction. those days she was entitled northward of River Ganga. queen who lived in exile She was pregnant then, and to an Upanishad. Yet in time, The Janaki temple in for most of her life; the real tragically had to give birth with more male historians Janakpur - which was the Sita must have been strong to her twin sons – Lava and in the offing, she lost her capital of Mithila - was built and resilient, not a woman Kush, in the jungle. deserving place. in honour of the Goddess. In needing identity through Her end again is History never judges the 1657, a golden statue of Sita her husband alone. An heartbreaking. Upon wrongdoings of a husband was found by the holy sage evidential proof of this fact learning that he is the father towards his wife. It is an and founder of Janakpur, is an Upanishad (religious of twin sons, Ram came to accepted norm. Being Sanyasi Shur Kishor Das. He and spiritual teachings in take his sons but did not Lord Ram, no religious built a temple on the very Hinduism) dedicated solely accept his wife. Unable to text or history books have spot where the statue was to her ideals and philosophy. bear the pain and the shame dared to question why he found. Out of the 108 Upanishads, inflicted by her husband, she was so unfair to his wife The present-day Janaki one of them is the “Sita buried herself asking Mother and even if mentioned, temple was built in 1910 Upanishad.” Earth to envelope her. The it has been twisted in his by Queen Vrishna Banu of The fate of Sita is true nature of her death favour. And Sita, the wife Tikamgarh, India to mark paradoxically tragic. A is unknown as religious is mostly worshipped for Janakpur as the birthplace queen and yet never having stories simply say she was being devoted and obliging of Sita. It’s a wonder why lived in queenly comfort. taken back by “mother to her husband’s wishes. an Indian Maharani would She married Lord Ram earth” for her biological Herein lies the bias of men come all the way to Nepal but soon had to leave for mother was unknown. But writing “history,” a woman’s to build the temple; she exile with him for 14 years. we can perhaps assume it struggles, achievements must have truly been a Sita While in exile, she was was suicide, or did she bury and individuality always devotee. abducted by Raavan, King of herself alive? overshadowed by that of Most of us in traditional Lanka and was imprisoned Sita is an epitome of men’s. texts and stories have read in his palace. The great willpower, inner strength Sita being portrayed as war between Lord Ram and embodies the greatest the obedient and sweet and Raavan to free Sita is attributes of emotional wife of Lord Ram. For the crux of the Ramayan. perseverance. She died years, Sita has been in Ram’s glorious victory is defiantly, challenging the the mass consciousness celebrated as Dashain and judgment of Hinduism’s of Hindu women as the their triumphant return to greatest God, Ram by ideal submissive sacrificing Ayodhya as Tihar, the two imploring Mother Earth to woman with unquestionable biggest festivals for Hindus. embrace her as proof of her Shaguni Singh Sakya is the loyalty. Only in recent years Unfortunately, soon innocence. Executive Director of Kathmandu with emerging feminist after returning to palatial She is also a symbol of Guest House, KGH Group of thoughts, Sita’s life has life, she was exiled again, injustice that men inflict Hotels. Shaguni is also history and heritage enthusiast.

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HONEY AND MAPLE SYRUPS Everyone needs a little sweetness from time to time. Honey and maple syrups are natural sweeteners that offer unique health benefits. For example, raw honey has antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties and contains powerful antioxidants. Maple syrup is also rich in antioxidants and contains small amounts of GRAINS nutrients like magnesium, When in a pinch, grain- potassium, and manganese. based dishes like salads, Honey and maple syrups grain bowls, soups, and can be used to add flavour pilafs make a great choice and depth to both sweet due to their versatility and and savory recipes. Just convenience. remember to use these Depending on the type, sweeteners sparingly, as too grains like spelt, brown rice, much sugar from any source amaranth, bulgur, oats, and can harm your overall quinoa can be kept safely health. at room temperature for months to years, making

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MAKE YOUR OWN ENERGY BAR Energy bars can be an ideal sugar-free dessert, post workout snack, useful during fasting or a quick bite to satisfy hunger pangs. This recipe is made with the combination of dry fruits and nuts and can be easily varied according to preference.

70 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com ¼ cup pumpkin seeds • Further in a pan, roast ½ ½ cup dry coconut grated cup rolled oats on medium ½ cup honey flame until it turns aromatic. ½ tsp cardamom powder Blend to a fine powder. ¼ tsp salt • Add in oats powder to ½ cup rolled oats the dry fruit dates mixture. Combine well, keep mixing INSTRUCTIONS until the mixture thickens. • In a bowl, soak one cup • Transfer the prepared dates in one cup hot water mixture into a greased plate for two hours. lined with baking paper. • Blend to smooth paste • Set well forming a block. without adding any water. Keep aside. • Allow setting for an hour in the refrigerator. • In a pan, take one cup cashew, one cup almonds, • Now un-mould and cut ½ cup walnut, ¼ cup into pieces. pistachios, ¼ cup sesame • Finally, serve energy seeds and ¼ cup pumpkin bar or store in an airtight seeds. container. Can be kept for a • Roast on low flame for month in the refrigerator. • five minutes or until the nuts turn crunchy. TIPS • Now add ½ cup dry • The sweetness from the coconut and continue to dates is more than sufficient roast. for this bar recipe. But you may add jaggery syrup or • Transfer the roasted nuts even brown sugar syrup for to a bowl and keep aside. the desired sweetness level. • In a pan now take dates • Add dry fruits of your paste and saute on medium choice to make nutritious. flame. • Adding oats powder • Cook until the paste helps the mixture to thicken thickens. and hold shape. • Add in roasted nuts, ½ • Roast the dry fruits on cup honey, ½ tsp cardamom low flame to prevent from powder and ¼ tsp salt. burning. • Turn off the flame • Energy bars can be cut and mix well making sure to any desired shape. everything is combined well.

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EYE CONTACT FOR GREATER INTIMACY IN THE BEDROOM

hether you eye contact will help you but look your partner in the communication that are talking, and your partner become eye. Research states that indicates honesty and flirting, better communicators. A lot that eye contact is really openness. Even if you kissing or of people have a difficult important for establishing are telling the truth, havingW sex, eye contact is time making eye contact, and maintaining closeness people are more likely one of the most intimate especially during intimate in your most intimate to think that you are things you can do with moments. It can often feel relationships. Here’s how it lying or being shady if your partner to bring you a lot easier to look away or really helps. you avoid eye contact closer. As windows to the let your eyes wander around • Eye contact is a super with them. Being able soul, learning to embrace the room, or do anything important form of visual to make eye contact is

72 WOW May 2021 www.wowmagnepal.com coaches recommend causing you to let your eye contact exercises guard down. It builds IT HAS BEEN to help couples that true intimacy and you are having a hard time can feel the barriers FOUND THAT connecting. Eye contact crashing, with every sex PEOPLE WITH exercises normally entail sesh. sitting across from your • While it may feel MORE OPEN partner, setting a timer more natural to lean ATTITUDES for a certain amount into a kiss with your of time (anywhere for eyes closed, there are ABOUT SEX ARE five to ten minutes) and actually a lot of benefits BETTER ABLE staring into each other’s to keeping your eyes eyes for the entire time. open from time to time. TO EXPLORE These exercises are Making eye contact THEIR SEXUALITY while you kiss can SOME STUDIES increase the intimacy WITHOUT GUILT. and affection you feel SHOW THAT for your partner. In the INTENSE EYE beginning it might feel CONTACT CAN odd to stare into your ACTUALLY partner’s eyes as you make out, but working STIMULATE in short glances and SEXUAL AROUSAL. even more prolonged PEOPLE LIKE eye contact can make kissing more intimate FEELING and steamier. SEEN AND • Oxytocin is known as UNDERSTOOD. the “love” hormone which forms the basis INTENSE OR of human bonds. When PROLONGED EYE you have sex, this CONTACT HELPS hormone is released PEOPLE FEEL which makes you feel closer to your partner. SEEN AND CAN But did you know that MAKE THEM FEEL eye contact can actually CONFIDENT AND give you a boost of oxytocin? So more eye EVEN AROUSED. contact means more NOT ONLY CAN love. EYE CONTACT • Some studies show that intense eye contact HEAT THINGS UP, can actually stimulate BUT IT CAN ALSO sexual arousal. People MAKE SEX MORE like feeling seen and INTIMATE. understood. Intense or prolonged eye contact helps people feel seen often called ‘eye gazing’ and can make them exercises and are used feel confident and even to increase feelings of aroused. Not only can closeness, compassion eye contact heat things an important life skill communication and support in a up, but it can also make in general, but it’s also between the two of you. relationship. sex more intimate. Eye very important in your Studies also show that • You know what they contact can replace romantic relationships. maintaining eye contact say about people who verbal communication Making eye contact in a conversation don’t look you into the in the bedroom, and you will make you seem encourages the other eye. When you maintain can use it to indicate to more trustworthy and person to be more eye contact, you are your partner what feels sincere to your partner honest as well. accustomed to take good. which will encourage • A lot of relationship it as a sign of trust. more open and honest therapists and intimacy And that eases you in, www.wowmagnepal.com WOW May 2021 73 get fit

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GEMINI surrounding themselves smiling from ear to ear. unperturbed by most things For people born under with positivity. It means and finding cheap thrills in the zodiac sign of Gemini, when their online order SAGITTARIUS the littlest things. Whether happiness is showing finally gets delivered, they Sagittarians are they buy something new or kindness to people they have an aura of peace and brimming with optimism find a relatable character love. They love doing these contentment. They will find and self-awareness. They on a show or simply have a little things for people they their happiness – whether love investing time in Eureka moment at work – have in their lives and it just it is scoring their favourite nurturing themselves Aquarians pursue happiness fills them with joy. These are (and rare) flavour of ice- including doing anything like their life depends on it. the people who will cheer cream, being complimented that helps their heart glow. you up when you’re feeling at work, or spending a Be it a workout, a cooking PISCES low, tell you how amazing romantic evening with bae. session, or an attempt to The non-materialistic you are, and when they rejuvenating their soul – zodiac of all – they find see you happy, it will make CANCER when their efforts bring joy in being resourceful to them happy too. Now it’s Cancerians are all about even the smallest growth, it others. They are empathetic not all about selflessness their relationships and fills them with joy. people and when they are for them. Give them their find immense joy when a able offer some respite to favourite dessert and hear loved one makes them feel AQUARIUS someone, they feel content. them squeal with joy. well loved. Playing card Aquarians are cheerful, Pisceans love being in their games with their friends happy people who may be dream world and even when TAURUS and cousins, speaking to over thinkers but they hate real life is shitty; they find Taureans are realistic a long-distance friend, or being in a state of worry an escape into things that people who prepare for just watching 500 cat/dog for long. It has taken them keep them sane. the worst. Yet, they love videos online can get them some time to achieve being

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