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There is a lot of content on YouTube that can get quite confusing at times. How do you get to the good stuff? How do you know what is up to your taste? Are you missing out on interesting and important content while randomly scrolling through YouTube? We at ApEx are constantly hunting for fresh, new content that opens our eyes and minds to things we weren’t aware about or in areas that pique our interest. We are actively seeking recommendations from those around us and this week, we thought we would share some of them with you. 

Chalchitra Talks

Run by a community of pop culture enthusiasts, Chalchitra Talks can be found both on Instagram and YouTube. They give out recommendations of their favorite books, movies, shows, music, poetry and more. They also bring in guests and have them talk about their love for all forms of art. The same team also has another channel called ‘Kitaabi Cabins’ that focuses mostly on giving book recommendations and reviewing books they have read. 

Bright Side

With over 44m subscribers on YouTube, Bright Side has many videos on history, knowledge, and how-to trivia among many other things. You will learn many interesting things and be armed with important information that will make your life simpler and safer. The animated format of the videos make for a fun watch and you will not be bored for even a second. 

Apartment Therapy

If you are a decor enthusiast, then you must follow this channel on YouTube. There are house tours, decor ideas, small space enhancements, kitchen and bathroom makeovers, and many other videos with ideas on how to transform your home into a space that feels cozy and oozes personality. We are sure you will be binge watching videos on this channel as they are fun and interesting. 

Christina Mychas

If you are on a journey to make your life more eco-friendly and sustainable, then this channel is for you. There are over 500 videos on how to minimize consumption, buy less, use what you have, make more money, and improve your life among others here. Christina also gives you fashion tips on dressing better, building a capsule wardrobe, and not giving into trends. All in all, there is a lot here in this channel you can take away to live a more conscious life. 

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 4, 800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 253, 200 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 258, 000 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 275 per tola.

The Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) of Nepal and the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in research and dialogue on matters of shared interest.

The agreement – signed by the founder of AIDIA Sunil KC and CSR Chair Usmonzoda Khairiddin Usmon – allows joint studies, exchange of experts, and collaborative participation in academic and policy forums held in Nepal and Tajikistan, reads a statement issued by the AIDIA.

“Both institutions have agreed to undertake joint projects in areas that contribute to regional understanding, constructive engagement, and economic diplomacy,” said KC, after signing the agreement.

As part of the partnership, AIDIA and the CSR will co-host the ‘Dushanbe Dialogue’ – a forum established under the theme ‘Where Center Meets South’.

The dialogue will focus on key subjects including energy, security, artificial intelligence, and climate change, according to the agreement.

“It is intended to serve as a meeting ground for scholars, researchers, and policymakers to exchange perspectives on regional and global developments,” said Usmon, the statement further reads.  

KC stated that the collaboration represents a step forward in building sustained academic and policy ties between Nepal and Tajikistan.

Both organizations affirmed their shared commitment to fostering knowledge-based cooperation that contributes to peace, development, and mutual understanding.

Ramdular Sah, the priest at the Kabir Baba temple in Rajakpatti, Kachan- 8, Bodebarsain Municipality, Saptari, was shot dead this morning.

The 73-year-old priest was shot dead by an unidentified group at 2 am, said Ram Sundar Sah, a family member of the priest.

The priest had been living alone in a hut. Ram Sundar said an unknown group pulled the priest onto the road and shot him in the back.

Within a few minutes of the incident, the locals had reported about the incident to the police post in Kachanali.

Police teams from the District Police Office and the Area Police Office, Kadarbon have reached the incident site and started the necessary investigation.

The police have reported that two bullet casings were found at the scene.

Superintendent of Police Gautam Kumar KC, Chief of the District Police Office Saptari, said that the body has been sent to BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan for postmortem.

He added that a search has been intensified in the border areas of the district to track down the suspects.

A Nepali youth, who came to Portugal for work, has gone missing.

He is 34-year-old Jitendra Pandey from Pipalpani, Bhanu Municipality-9, Tanahun district in Nepal, who has been living in Portugal since the last two years.

Pandey's colleague, Bidur Tamang, said that Pandey has been out of contact and missing since last Monday from the Sintra area near Lisbon.

According to Tamang, Pandey had arrived at his house in the night last Sunday and he had left the house stating that his friend had phoned him. Tamang said Pandey has been missing after that.

"After Pandey went out of contact, we contacted his family in Nepal, and from there we received news that he had called a relative in the morning and said he would be out of touch for a few days. Currently, there is no contact with him," Tamang said.

He stated that the local police were informed on Tuesday through the employer of the search for Pandey.

Pandey's residency card, bank card, passport, and all belongings were found in the room where he stays.

Nepali Ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, said that the local police administration had been notified immediately for a search as soon as the Embassy received the news of Pandey's disappearance.

Ambassador Paudel said that the Embassy is making every effort to search for him.

Pandey, who came to Portugal two years ago via Croatia, was working at a packing company in Sintra.

Pandey has elderly parents and sisters back in Nepal.

The Third Tihar Flora Expo has witnessed transactions of Rs 10 million.

The five-day expo organized by Nepal Nursery Entrepreneurs Association held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, concluded on Saturday.

Laxmi Maharjan, Vice President of the Association and Expo Coordinator, said that more than 35,000 people visited the expo, which had a turnover of Rs 10 million.

Former Environment Minister Ganesh Sah, who participated in the Flora Expo closing program, underscored that everyone should support the 'Protect the Environment' campaign.

Actress Manisha Koirala stated that traditional and indigenous plants should be protected and promoted, emphasizing that this helps maintain environmental balance.

Association President Ramji Prasad Timilsina expressed a commitment to prioritize traditional local indigenous nursery plants in the upcoming expo.

The organizers stated that the Expo featured 70 stalls, including 62 commercial stalls, four official stalls of the Department of Plant Resources and the Floriculture Development Centre, and four competitive stalls.

Kaag Tihar is being celebrated today by worshipping and feeding delicacies to the crow.

Kaag Tihar is a part of the five-day Tihar festivities which is observed on the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik each year as per the lunar calendar.

This day is dedicated to the Kaag or the crow which is believed to be the messenger of the deity Yamaraj, the god of death, as per the Hindu mythology. According to scriptures, crows are considered as messengers of Yama because Yama learns about people's deeds through them.

On the day of Kaag Tihar today, crows are worshipped and offered delicious food with rituals to please them, hoping they convey 'good news' of people to the 'god of death'.

It is also a tradition in Nepali society to pronounce 'Shuva bol, shuva bol', meaning bring good news and auspiciousness, whenever crows craw at home, one's roof or around the house. If a crow caws around the house, it is even believed to bring some news.

Crows are offered rice mixed with curd and curry in the morning in reverence, in the belief that it is the crows' especial delicacy. The curd and rice are given to crows today in the belief that they will deliver good wishes of people to Yama.

On this occasion, a special worship ceremony will be held today at Kageshwari Mahadev Temple located in Kageshwari Manohara Municipality–1 in Kathmandu. Likewise, special worship of the crow will also be performed at Kageshwari Temple in Hanumandhoka.

Tihar festival is also associated with the belief that those who commit evil deeds are punished by Yamaraj and those who perform virtuous deeds are protected by Dharmaraj. Yamaraj is also known as Dharmaraj or the 'king of justice'.

The ritual of 'Yama Deepadaan' or paying homage to Yama by lighting butter lamps in the names of all family members for liberation from the torments of Yama has begun from Saturday evening.

There is a belief that making offerings of the 'Yama Deepadaan' leads to liberation from suffering in the afterlife.

Nepal are playing against Samoa today for the title of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman.

The match will be held at 4:15 pm Nepal time in Al Amerat Cricket Ground of Oman.

This is the last match Nepal are playing in the ongoing tournament. Nepal are on the top spot of the score table with eight points.

Nepal will clinch the title of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific tournament if they defeat Samoa today. Samoa have already been out of the World Cup qualifier.

Nepal have already qualified for the T20 World Cup to be organized in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.

Nepal had entered the Super Six by defeating Japan and Qatar in Group-phase matches and won all matches in Super Six so far.

Rohit Paudel (Captain), Dipendra Singh Airee (Vice-Captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Ashif Sheikh, Adil Ansari, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sandip Jora, Arif Sheikh, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Gulshan Jha and Sompal Kami are in the Nepali team for today's match against Samoa.

UAE are in second place with six points and Oman in third place with six points.  UAE and Oman have also qualified for T20 World Cup, 2026.