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The Fe( a stive( Season This let’s drink, eat away the worries and pave the way for merry-making

Newsfeed k ckstart Time to go Electric These are! tough times for everybody, yet it’s true that there are solutions for every problem.

he ongoing fuel crisis has sent from the mobile phone. The amount the transportation habits of of power left in the car can also be people into jeopardy. With monitored with the mobile app, and if the entry of a fuel tanker into ever the battery runs out, the mobile Nepali territory becoming app can be used to activate the reserve Tworthy of news, the fuel shortage is power that is always in store, so as to probably the worst Kathmandu has avoid being stranded. The E2O can ever witnessed in recent history. People be solar-charged with a 1 kV solar are having to wait in queues overnight, panel, or can be fully charged with the making it convenient and for several days, for a few liters of Quick2Charge option within an hour. to drive in the alleys and rationed petrol or diesel. And, with With the power totally dependent on backstreets of Kathmandu. they got a lift from strangers, and the future supply of petroleum from the electric charging, E2O owners can the satisfaction in offering a ride. India still uncertain, car owners have save on fuel expenses daily. Carpooling These stories have really encouraged to re-think their options. However, The all-electric Mahindra E2O also Another trend that has really picked others to pick up the habit, and with smart people do not have to think does not have a tail pipe, which makes up during this fuel crisis is carpooling, chocolates sometimes being the hard and look far for the most suitable emission non-existent. Its battery is and giving a lift. The trend was thanking gift, Kathmandu-ites have option. Electric cars have been in the self-supporting, with kinetic energy accelerated and enhanced due to actually embraced this movement market for the last decade, and with the charging features that allow the various online forums, and most of giving a lift. constant improvement in features and engine to convert kinetic energy into notably, the Facebook group, Carpool facilities being provided; one should electricity when the brake is used, Kathmandu, which has over 85,000 One story that was posted on the not hesitate to invest in an electric car, or when the car is going downhill members. Its creator, Sumana Shrestha, ‘Carpool Kathmandu’ group, which keeping the insecurity of fuel supply in without acceleration. The car is ideal was always confident that the concept really stood out for Sumana Shrestha, mind. for Kathmandu’s terrain, as it includes a of carpooling would work, but never was Rupak Aryal’s: “I was waiting for The Mahindra E2O is the latest model unique ‘Hill Hold’ feature, which gives anticipated the high pick up rate a bus at Putalisadak. I asked one girl on a scooty for a lift. Thankfully, she of the Reva brand, which is incredibly the driver a few milliseconds to move and the ample amount of generosity dropped me at Basundhara. And you advanced in its technological features, ahead on inclines without rolling back. that is being shown by the people know what, we didn’t even exchange and convenient in its charging In addition, the E2O has a wide angle of Kathmandu. Members have also a single word. I just smiled and waved requirements. With an app specially reverse camera that allows the driver to been sharing stories about the way my hand, and so did she” #ShyWe built for the vehicle, many features park without having to turn the head, such as the lock system and the and the dimensions of the car allow TOP 3 Events air-conditioning can be controlled it to turn even the tightest of corners, Zhao Jianqiu’s Exhibition Gharana Music Festival Date: 11-18 October Date: 8 – 11 October Time: 4.30 PM onwards on Sunday Venue: Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Marg Venue: Art Council, Babarmahal Tickets: Rs 500, Rs 250 for students Contact: 9813284480 www.gharanamusicfoundation.org

Sana Hastakala Open House POST US: Email event details to Date: 11 October [email protected] or call Venue: Sana Hastakala Showroom, 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ Kopundole 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed Time: 11.30 am to 5.30 pm due to limited space. Contact: 5522628, 5555837 Kickstart//Out and About 4

Sip.Paint.Socialize @ House of Palettes Date: Every Saturday,Sunday and Wednesday. Time: Saturday & Wednesday - 5.30 - 7.30, Sunday 12 - 2 PM Fee: 1500 & 1200 (options of canvas) all painting supplies included. OUT ABOUT Contact: 9803900772, 9803467002 & The marriage between art and wine is one the process or recreating the painting of dating back centuries. At House of palettes the evening while keeping you entertained this great combination has been made and educated with fun facts regarding into a fun and entertaining experience the painting being taught. This will be an Music & Parties to remember. Come out and let our local unforgettable experience you will literally professional artists instruct you through the get to take home with you and hang on your process of painting a Van Gogh or one of wall. National Handicrafts Exhibition their own inspired creations while sipping on Painting & Wine is perfect for; date night, Venue: Jawalakhel Football Ground your cocktail of choice or glass of vino. Date: Until October 18 a night out with friends, “Girls Night Out”, Entry: Free All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes or just something different and unique. As a part of its annual event, ITPAN is organizing and apron) are provided. Plus, no experience Painting & Wine is also perfect for private a weeklong national handicrafts festival. Hosted is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and events, such as; corporate team building, jointly by local government bodies and youth club the passion for a good time. Your artist birthday parties, bachelorette parts, holiday of Jawalakhel (Lalitpur). The event comprises of instructor will walk you step-by-step thru parties, or a singles mingle. several entertainment programs besides the numerous handicraft stalls. One of the most interesting attraction of the event Breakfast at The is live concerts by known rock bands and solo singers Coffee Shops like Robin and the New Revolution, Mukti, Prashna Venue: The Coffee Shop, Durbar Marg Shakya, Babu Bogati, Nirnaya NSK and others. Date: Every day Likewise there will also be dance (school competition) Time: Monday to Friday- 8am to 10.30am, Saturday and Sunday- 8.30am to 11am and fashion shows, b-boying and many interesting Price: Rs. 999 nett per person programs that the onlookers can be a part of. All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast and The Coffee Shop is offering scrumptious breakfast buffet to get your crisp, fall mornings off to a healthy start! Kathmandu Beer Festival Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As they say “one should always eat Date: 17 October, Saturday breakfast like a King”, the Coffee Shop has a variety of options from around the world Time: 2 PM onwards including Nepal to completely satiate your morning hunger. Hotel ’s Coffee Pre-sale tickets: Rs. 500 Shop is delighted to present you the breakfast buffet throughout the festive Dashain. You Door price: Rs. 700 are bound to have a wonderful day with boosted metabolism. As we get closer to Dashain, Trisara is hosting the first ever Beer Pong Tournament. The tournament will consist of 8 teams of 2 players each in a knockout format. The winner will be awarded a cash prize. Fusion Mantra, the popular and Rooftop BBQ @ Radisson uprising band, will be playing live music for all the music Date: Every Friday - 6.30pm to 10.30pm lovers until 7 PM. DJ Black and DJ Azen will then takeover the Saturday and Sunday – 12.30pm to 3.30pm music with their dance numbers until the end of the night. Price: Rs 1,350 The Terrace Garden at Radisson Hotel Kathmandu has started the weekend ‘Barbecue Fun’ offer which includes a barbecue buffet and a delicious dessert buffet. The buffet includes assorted bread, food six varieties of salads, grilled vegetables, counters all at one place, make barbequed chicken, mutton, sausages, fish it a memorable afternoon. Enjoy and beef. The meat is prepared live for the free golfing lessons and hit 10 guests as they can give instructions about Bar Be Que golf balls at the practice range. their choice for preparation. There is also Brunch Bazar There is also plenty for kids with live music for at the restaurant for the Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort activities like monkey climbing, guests to enjoy a relaxing weekend. Adults Date: Every Saturday suspension bridge, swing, can further relax with a free 15 minutes Time: 12pm to 3pm sand pit and many more at the massage at Tranquility Spa at the Radisson The Terrace Garden located on the 4th kid’s corner. Choose from two Hotel. floor of the Radisson Hotel (New Wing) is a Enjoy brunch poolside packages, including swimming at Kids until 5 years eat free and a 50% perfect venue to enjoy the perfect weather at Gokarna Forest Resort the temperature controlled pool discount applies for children from 6-12 with drinks and cocktails and a meal to with your kids. With live or excluding swimming. years old. start the weekend relaxing. 5 Kickstart//Out and About

Miscellaneous Outdoors Kathmandu MTB Fest 2015 live wire Venue: Hattiban Date: 20 November to 22 November Aila Lounge and Restaurant If you’re an enthusiastic mountain biker and ready to prove Friday yourself, MTB fest is the place for you. Race on stunning Chorus (band) natural trails and single tracks, getting back to the raw roots of XC and downhill racing to bring out the racer in you. Take Time: 6:30pm onwards part in either a downhill or cross country race, camp with your Location: Kumaripati friends and enjoy the music. There are two different categories Contact: 01-5008681 for participants - elite & open. If you’re confident, go with the Charity Kite Flying Fest elites. You’ll be competing against the cream of the crop. But Madhushama Geet Date: 17 October if you just want to try out your race legs, the open category Ghazal Restaurant Time: 2.15pm onwards will have a lot of people coming in just for the heck of it. and Bar Venue: St. Xaviers School, Lalitpur Every day live music -Uday and Manila Get into the spirit of Dashain. Relive childhood Sotang moments of joy and excitement while flying a kite Ride On Chariot Track -Suresh Kumar with your friends, family and loved ones. Enjoy the (with an in-house ghazal weekend, learn how to fly a kite if you don’t know or Route: Baneshwor to band) teach others and make new friends along the way. Bhaktapur Date: 17 October Time: 7:00-11:00pm Location: Jhamsikhel Chariot Track Contact: 01-4437486 Community Development Society, Embassy Restro& Bar Bhaktapur invites all Every Wednesday to cycle enthusiasts for Saturday ART AND THEATRE a thrilling cycle ride Live Piano from Baneshwor to Shakti – An Exhibition of Bhaktapur (Chariot Time: 6:30pm onwards Drawings and Paintings Track) in support of the Location: Lazimpat Date: 2 October onwards Contact: 4424040 earthquake victims of Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Bhaktapur. The ride is Tamarind Restro and Babarmahal followed by a delicious Bar Time: Inauguration 5.30 PM on Samayebaji and musical Every Wednesday to Friday performances. Saturday Gallery closing time: 5 PM Live piano The Siddhartha Art Gallery will Time: 7:00pm to be exhibiting the drawings and Photo Kathmandu 10:00pm paintings of the celebrated Nepali Date: 3 November to 9 November Location: Jhamsikhel artist Kiran Manandhar from Friday Photo Kathmandu is the newest addition to the international Contact: 5522626 onwards. The exhibition will be photography festival circuit and will take place here in Kathmandu, inaugurated by H.E. Ms. Martine Nepal from 3-9 November 2015. Madhusala Bassereau, Ambassador of France to Nepal. The exhibition will Every Friday till continue till the 10th of November. As part of the festival, we with newspapers, magazines Wednesday are organizing a series and online portals. Publishers Uday& Manila Sotang Zhao Jianqiu Art of workshops catering to and people who own media live Venue: Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal photographers and other companies are also welcome. withJeewanKalapremi Date: 11 to 18 October professionals who work and Nava Ratna (band) with photography, including Workshop application deadline a workshop titled “Visual is 15 October 2015. Time: 7:15-11:30 pm Nepal Art council is happy and privileged to endorse and host the Thinking in Theeditorial For more details about Location: Durbar Marg exhibition of paintings “Celebrating the Trans-Himalayan Bond: An Process” mentored by Thomas the workshop, visit the Contact: 4223613 Exhibition of Chinese Brush Paintings on Nepal and China” by a leading artist Prof Zhao Jianqiu from Zhejijang Normal Universtiy Borberg. This workshop is webpage: http://www.photoktm. Jazz Upstairs and Director of Dongting Art Institute at our gallery. The exhibition designed for editors (both com/exhibition/using-visual- Every Wednesday and is being stages to mark the 60th Anniversary of the historic text and photo), designers media-for-social-justice- Saturday occasion of establishment of Sino- Nepal diplomatic relations. and photographers who work campaigns/ Cadenza Collective

Time: 8:00pm onwards Location: Lazimpat Read Chicken Wrap, Rs. 320 Contact: 4416983 REEF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE BAR Everyday live music by: Every Thursday

Thursday: Awartan (band) Friday: Supersonics (band) Saturday: Level and Buzz Cafe Treble (band) Baluwatar, 4429903 Sunday: Open Mic session Monday: OM (band) Tuesday: Prayash (band) Wednesday: Dexterous (band)

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Gharana Music Festival 11 October, Hotel Yak and Yeti On its last day, Gharana Music Festival hosted two agile classical guitarists: Rupert Boyd and Paul Cesarczyk as a part of its evening concert series. Both these musicians enchanted the audience with their melodic and harmonic tunes and concluded the first festival of the foundation with positive vibes. The four-day-long music fiesta presented veteran classical musicians who had also imparted their knowledge to the ones who had keenly attended their workshops-which were free of costs-along with their outstanding musical performances. 5

1. Anna Maria Rosado 2. Raymond Das Shrestha 3.Daniel Linden and Kashish Das Shrestha 4. Paul Cesarczyk 5.Rupert Boyd Hall of Frame

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Open House at Sana Hastakala! 11 October, Sana Hastakala, Kupondole

Sana Hastakala, the craft store at Kupondole, organized an Open House with the motto, “Together we bind to rise against cracks”. New product collections were showcased where one could find authentic Nepali 1. Ramila Sharma and handicrafts, textile and ceramic products beautifully crafted to perfection. Leaves patch designs and Knot Usha Pun 2.Ellen Travers patch designs in home accessories, papers and crack glass effect in ceramics were the newly attractions of 3.Rojina Thapa 4.Ajit the store. Green and indigo were the color theme for the products. The outlet was crowded with appreciators Kumar Shah 5.Chandra who were rather busy taking a look at the new range of innovative collections. All of the producers and Prashad Kachhipati patrons were invited to the event. 2 3 4 5

Rose Foundation’s Walkathon 10 October, Mangal Bazaar 1. Shikshya Piya and Siddhant Shrestha 2. Sushil Shrestha and Manoj K.C Rose Foundation organized the Walkathon-“Together for Hope” which is in 3.Aastha 4.Aayush Shrestha light of the breast cancer awareness month. The event started at Patan Durbar 5. Gloria Ghale and Christein Square and ended at Ideal Model School (IMS). The event also included musical performances by Manoj K.C. and Rohit John Chettri of 1974 AD. The Ghale main objective of this event was to encourage people to have regular health checkups. Therefore, at the end point doctors and nurses were present for conducting checkups for breast cancer.

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6 Hari Prasad Sharma’s 7 7 October, Nepal Art Council

An exhibition of paintings by Hari Prasad Sharma depicting the glorious culture and architecture of the Kathmandu Valley down the ages ended on 7th October. Each of the paintings portrayed a story of the cultural practices or a historical event that happened in the Kathmandu valley. The paintings were elaborately detailed to interpret the imaginations of the traditions, incidents and history by the artist. The exhibition helped the visitors recall so much of the heritage that was lost due to the earthquake. 1 1. Ragini Upadhyay 2. Nima Ghymcho Lama 3. Hari Prasad Sharma 4. Madan Chitrakar 5.Dhan Bahadur Moktan 6. Dharma Raj Shakya 7. Gyanendra Biswas Kickstart// Week that Was 8

13th Handicraft Fair and Nepal International Gem and Jewelry Expo Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal organizes the fair every year in order to promote and showcase the handicrafts products and businesses within the country. This year the fair took place from the 26th of November to the 30th in Mandap. Handicraft plays an important role in Nepal’s national and international businesses. The theme for this year’s fair was “Prospects for Prosperity”. The fair had attractions such as the 11th Craft Competition, Seminars Etihad Airways Announces A380 and workshops on the issues of the Handicraft Industry, a Pavilion Service between NYC and Abu Dhabi Contest and Live Handicraft Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demonstrations. announced the its award winning Airbus A380 service will begin Small businesses were given the flying between Abu Dhabi and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport opportunity to meet with potential from 23rd November onwards. The daily service is being extended in local and international buyers and response to the strong demand of Etihad Airways customers during the Launch of Ace International seller and all the businesses saw Thanksgiving holidays and the 2015 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. the products that their competitions It will replace the existing Boeing 777 services. Business School were producing. The fair strived The Airbus A380 service includes ‘The Residence’ by Etihad which Ace launched its new educational institution Ace International to showcase the Nepali culture, is the ultimate luxury airline service where two passengers can enjoy Business School. Ace International Business School is offering promoting both the culture and a chauffeur-driven ride to the airport, a private three-room suite that 4 year BBA and two year MBA programs in collaboration with the handicraft products in the includes a living room, a double bedroom and a separate shower room. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK. The courses will be potential international market. There are also 9 First Class Apartments which have completely private conducted in Nepal and the degrees will be awarded by Queen It aims to develop the event as living spaces featuring a reclining lounge chair and an ottoman which Margaret University. the Handicraft Business Hub open up to become a fully flat bed. A total of 70 Business Studios Ace launched its first educational institution, Ace Institute of for the SAARC Handicraft Trade are located on the upper deck of the A380 which all have direct aisle Management, in 1999 and its bachelors and masters programs and Industry. Similarly, Nepal access and a fully flat bed. There is a large luxurious lounge located in management are considered among the best in the country. International Gem and Jewelry Expo between the First Class and Business Class cabins with sofas and a Established in 1875, Queen Margaret University (QMU) has a 2015 is being jointly organized by bar which serves a variety of snacks and refreshments. rich history evolving over more than a century. At its campus FHAN, Federation of Nepal Gold in Edinburgh, UK it runs more than 40 programmes at the and Silver Dealers Association and The main deck of the Airbus A380 has 415 Economy Smart Suites Undergraduate and more than 50 programmes at the post- Federation of Nepal Gold Silver which now have enhanced comfort seats with a unique headrest graduate levels. Ace and QMU expect this collaboration to become Gem and Jewelry Associations and adjustable lumbar support. All the passengers can enjoy the stronger over the years and contribute to the betterment of higher with participants from India, latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment service which has 750 hours of education in Nepal. Bangladesh and Pakistan, with on-demand entertainment and improved gaming. The A380 has full Bangladesh as the focus country. mobile and Wi-Fi service with USB power ports at every seat.

Kalpa by Samsung’s ‘Smart Maha Utsav’ Mahaguthi Samsung Electronics Mahaguthi is Nepal announced the introducing a new Smart Maha Utsav for the Bazaar line of clothes Dashain and season. which includes The offer is valid from contemporary clothing October 1 to November 15. made mostly from This offer will be available handloom to give in Him Electronics and the authentic and Triveni Byapar stores rich texture and yet which are the authorized satisfying the standards and demand of the current fashion world. Kalpa distributors of Samsung meaning long life, sustainability and ritual which represents the vision, products. Through this mission and business model of Mahaguthi perfectly. It also represents offer, customers will Mahaguthi’s persistence in promoting age old tradition of craftsmanship receive an assured gift and providing livelihood to the artists specially women. Being part of while purchasing specific the Fair Trade Group, Mahaguthi focuses on supporting these artists and models of Samsung TVs, Ramesh Shrestha and Nirvana Chaudhary at the launch of the CG EON series producers in the developing countries to improve trading conditions. 68% refrigerators and washing of the amount of sales will go back to the maker of the product which machines. CG Mobile Launches the EON Series helps making shopping at Mahaguthi a difference from the rest. CG the leading electronics company in Nepal has announced the launch of 7 new smartphones under the EON series, 1 personal digital assistant (PDA) and 6 feature phones under the Astro series. The flagship phone from the EON The Smarter Entertainment Weekly series is the CG EON Elite which has a 5 inch Super Amoled D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 Copy Editor: Abhaya Raj Joshi ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. Sub-Editor: Avash Shrestha display with screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is No. 282, 21 October 2015 Editorial Coordinator: Subigya Rimal Color Separation & Printed at: In-house writer: girish subedi, Rebecca Shrestha protected with the scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 3. The rear WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. Design Executive: Sunil Maharjan Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, 5590306, 5591112 Assistant Design Executive: Samir Raj Tamrakar, is equipped with a 13 MP camera while the front camera is Narayan Maharjan Publisher: ECS MEDIA Pvt. Ltd. Design Assistants: ashmin maharjan, Ishan Maharjan of 5 MP. Running on Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system, Editor: Sunil Raj Shrestha Assistant Manager, Photography: Rabindra Prajapati Director, Editorial & Marketing: Nripendra Karmacharya Photographers: Prajwal maharjan, Yogendra Maharjan, the EON Elite is powered with a 1.3 quad processor, 2GB Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Amar Rai, sajana shrestha, Chanda s. magar Editorial Manager: Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga RAM and 16 GB ROM. The other smartphones on offer are Legal Advisor: Hira Regmi Business Development Head: Angiras Manandhar Sr. Executive, Business Development: Manish amatya Business Development Assistant: Abhishek poudel the EON Blaze, EON Lite Plus, EON Express, EON X4 and Disclaimer SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR: EON 3G. In the feature phone series under the phones which Details of the event listings are accurate as per information received before the date the weekly goes for printing. Fr!day is not responsible for any changes. Suraj Lama were launched are Astro 35 PDA, Astro 184 W, Astro 182 W, Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. They do not necessarily reflect Assistant Executive: Manisha Shahi the views and opinions of ECS Media and the organization cannot be held liable for the Ad Enquiries: [email protected] Astro 185E, Astro 181E and Astro 183 W. The phones are same. Readers are encouraged to write to us at [email protected] Sr. Executive, Production & Distribution: Bikram shrestha www.facebook.com/fridayweekly Official Digital Marketing Partner - ADS MARKET PVT. LTD [4218069] equipped with modern features like GPRS, digital camera, Our sister publications torch light, Bluetooth, wireless FM radio, extendable memory and a powerful battery.

Entertainment//Drinks 10 WHAT’S YOUR POISON? What do you often drink? Is it strong and hard with rich flavors? Or is it subtle and smooth? Do you like it on the rocks, with soda or with water? Straight from the bottle or in a tall beer glass? There are a lot of questions that arise over our choice of drinks during Dashain. After all we get so many options to choose from. Whether you prefer a chilled beer on a sunny afternoon or whiskey on the rocks during an evening get together, we might be able to help you find your perfect match.

Johnnie Walker Gold Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker Label Double Black Black Label Blue Label Gold Label is the Double Black is A true icon among The one to rule perfect blend for an inspired by the whiskeys, recognized them all, Blue Label indulgent celebration. iconic flavors of as the benchmark is an unrivalled it is a wonderful tribute Black Label and for all other deluxe masterpiece. Only one to the harmonious turns them up to blends. Created using in every ten thousand partnership of create a blend of only whiskies aged casks has the elusive Speyside and Highland unprecedented for a minimum of 12 quality, character Whiskies, with just intensity. An years. A whisky that and flavor to deliver a hint of smoldering impressive blend to suits any occasion. the signature taste of embers from the share, whatever the Rs. 5150 (1000ml) Blue Label. Rs. 25380 West Coast. Rs. 5890 occasion. Rs. 5880 (1000ml) (1000ml) (1000ml)

Chivas Regal 12 Years Chivas is a blend of many Glenlivet 12 Years different malt and grain Scotch Known to be one of the most famous whiskies, matured for at least 12 malts in the world. This whiskey is years. This rich, smooth blend matured in a mixture of cask types, balances style with substance including American and European and tradition with a modern Oak. Maturation in American oak twist. Regularly lauded by the imparts vanilla notes and gives the critics, this is a superb blend in whisky its distinct smoothness. Rs. its price category, representing 6200 (1000ml) great value for money. Rs. 5000 (1000ml)

family. Blended from more than 50 single malts Glenfiddich 12 Years as well as 4 single The world’s most awarded single malt whiskey, Ballantines Finest grain whiskies, Glenfiddich is renowned for using the same highland Ballantine’s Finest is Ballantine’s Finest spring water since its establishment to give the the oldest recipe in is a smooth, drink a distinct fruitiness. It is matured in the finest the current range, satisfyingly modern American and European Oaks for 12 year to create its created in 1910 blend. Rs. 3680 sweet and subtle oak flavors. Rs. 6360 (1000ml) by the Ballantine’s (1000ml)

CARLSBERG CORONA TUBORG HEINEKEN Carlsberg is the Corona is a pale The best-selling Heineken is a highest selling lager produced in beer brand in pale lager beer premium international Mexico. It is Nepal, Tuborg has produced by the beer brand in the known for its been creating a Dutch brewing world. A premium all- unmistakable color, strong association company Heineken malt beer, it is brewed one-of-a-kind taste with music, and is International. The meticulously—the and unparalleled more popular than beer is made from barley is harvested flavor of relaxation. ever. purified water, and checked for malted barley, quality and the hops, and yeast. resulting malt is the only grain used.

All liquors available at Green Line Pvt. Ltd., Durbar Marg 11 Entertainment//Drinks

Cocktails Extravaganza Take a look at our collection of cocktails you should try this festive season. After all, we know Dashain is incomplete without booze.

Between The Legs was a chance The White Russian is best when prepared Blended Guava-Strawberry Daiquiri, is a drink creation. and Underside vocalist, in the classic method. An old fashioned which looks quite phenomenal. It is prepared with Avishek K.C, gave it the fittingly rock glass, plenty of ice cubes, vodka, coffee white rum, strawberry syrup, guava juice, lime, sugar alluring name. The cocktail, which has liquor and cream. Start preparing the drink and ice. All of the ingredients are put in a mixer and Bacardi rum and Malibu mixed with by putting ice in an old fashioned rocks blended for some time to get a smooth icy-thick drink. pineapple juice and Blue Curacao with glass, add vodka first and then Kahula. To The glass is rimmed with sugar and a mint sprig is used garnished rum is a refreshing drink finish it, top it up with fresh cream. After to garnish it. (Available at Tamarind, Jhamsikhel) that you can sip through the straw as the drink is served, slowly stir it before it slowly relaxes you. (Available at 25 drinking to get the best flavor out of it. Hours, Tangalwood) (Available at Victory, Durbar Marg)

The Crackmandu is a The Victory Cuba is Rum and drink that is absolutely Midori based cocktail. The amazing It is prepared drink is prepared by pouring in a shot glass, first Midori, dark rum, pineapple pouring some Campari juice and orange juice in a followed by Kahlua and cocktail shaker. The mix is then Absolute vodka. poured in a cocktail glass But it doesn’t end there. and some strawberry syrup It is finally topped with a is added that sinks right to layer of fresh cream that the bottom of the glass. The is mixed with tequila The Pina Colada is prepared drink is complete after adding and to add the finishing with Bacardi White, Malibu, a layer of rum that stays on touch, garnished with a coconut cream, ice cream, top of the drink giving it three single coffee bean makes pineapple juice and plenty of different layers. It is finally the drink all the more ice. Everything is blended to garnished beautifully with interesting. (Available get a rich mix. (Available at lemon and cherry. (Available at Juneli Bar, Hotel Tamarind, Jhamsikhel) at Victory, Durbar Marg) Annapurna) Entertainment//Timeoff 12 Worldwide Flavours at the Soaltee Amazing dishes created by chefs from around the world form a delicious rotation on this exclusive, limited time menu.

Text by Evangeline Neve

he Soaltee Crowne Plaza’s Executive Chef Yuba Raj Pokhrel love, and combining Garden Terrace Restaurant and his team. This promotion is it with prawns was a recently began a special three- being held simultaneously at all of winning idea, as the Tmonth event featuring food the venues in the Intercontinental heat balanced the sweetness of a fantastic sweet-sour mango from all around the world, with Hotel Group (IGH) in the the prawns so well. These are sauce that really tied the whole the menus and recipes created by Middle East, Africa, and South elegant, refined appetizers and I’d thing together. A great dish for some of the world’s best chefs and East Asia. There’s a new menu recommend getting several for the all of you with a sweet tooth! then meticulously executed here by every two weeks, and Modern table to share so that you can taste There’s also a special wine Indian, Australian and Thai have all of these uncommon dishes. And pairing to go with the menu, already been featured; the day I can’t forget the presentation – with several choices that best that we arrived, it was the turn of when food is this beautiful it adds complement each dish and a Singaporean Chinese delicacies in immeasurably to the pleasure of second glass of wine free when the form of dishes created by Chef eating. you select the three-course Sam Leong. For our mains we tried both menu. Our meal started with the Chef’s the Wok-Fried Chicken and the Next up on the list is Japanese signature Wasabi Prawns and Braised Egg Noodles—the chicken cuisine, with dishes by Michelin Tempura Lychee Stuffed with Crab was particularly well spiced and two-starred Chef Takagi Kazuo, Meat. I was intrigued with the delicious, succulent morsels chock followed by a special bakery unique and flavorful combination full of nuanced Chinese flavours. event, and concluding with of the stuffed lychees—crunchy The large, generous serving of Rustic Italian. If these are tastes outside, sweet fruit, with a heart noodles was also tasty, though I that excite you, don’t miss these of spicy, succulent crab meat. found the flavors less original than not-to-be-repeated menus. The dish was a great, unexpected the other menu items. combination of flavors and We were so full by now that I The Soaltee’s Celebratory Chef event runs daily for textures that kept me going back thought I had no room for dessert, lunch and dinner at the for more—including the sweet but I’m glad I didn’t skip it – the Garden Terrace Restaurant chilli dipping sauce it was served Mango Pudding is a moist tender until November 15th. with. Wasabi is something I really cake served with poach pears and A Chef’s Tips for Top Dasain Barbeques Executive Sous Chef Rajeev Shres- a unique taste and that special well and use enough to coat your tha has only been at the Soaltee “something different” to your meat completely. for a short while, but as an expert barbecued meats. If there’s time, marinate again! Nepali chef he’s already made a Marinate your meat. Mutton is a After 12-24 hours, the meat will name for himself for his skill with great grilling choice, as is poultry. If have given off a lot of water. If you meat. Dasain is just around the you choose chicken, leg and things have planned well enough ahead, corner, and amongst the many pieces are best. Marinating your drain the liquid off and repeat good things to eat that are part of meat well in advance will make the marination for an even more the season, spicy, tasty meats of all the difference. Chef Shrestha tender, flavourful end result. all kinds are certainly a highlight. suggests a marinade rub made Grill your vegetables, too. Here are some of his suggestions with the following ingredients: While meat is what people most to make your barbeques even garlic, ginger, mustard oil, chilli often throw on the grill, don’t tastier. flakes, a little bit of lemongrass, underestimate vegetables. Flame Use wood to ramp up flavour. salt, timbur, tumeric and mashed kissed veggies have a delectable, While quality charcoal is essential, coriander root. Papaya, pineapple delicious flavour and texture that Chef Rajeev Shrestha also suggest or a small amount of nutmeg are can’t be beat. The Soaltee Chefs using some special wood chips— also excellent as meat tenderizers, suggest green corn on the cob such as hickory or rosewood, to and you can add one of them to or taro slices; this sticky potato name just a few. These may not your marinade if you like. After a is amazing grilled. And some of be easy to source, but if you come few delicious test runs you’ll find my personal favourites are sliced across any, even a few mixed the flavour combo that you enjoy eggplant, zucchini, or bell in with your other fuel can add best. Combine all the ingredients peppers. Yum!

Kites story 14 Surfing the Winds With Dashain just around the corner, the cool October breeze gears up the sky for the flight and battle of colorful kites.

Text by Priyanka Dangol

othing screams the arrival of believe that conducting this activity Dashain better than the sight brings prosperity to the family. of kites soaring in the sky. The reason for flying kites NWhen the first few kites are may have evolved over the past spotted struggling to take flight, that’s centuries—from signaling Lord when you know that Dashain is just Indra to obtaining bragging rights around the corner. Kites have become after having successfully ‘cut’ another such a habitual symbol for Dashain, kite—but the now-evanescent that no card, exchanged in the name trend of the tradition is undeniably of celebration, is complete without a worrying. Undoubtedly, the number small doodle, or some sort of a visual of airborne kites has significantly representation, of a kite. But who decreased in the past few decades. can blame them? After all, in Nepal, In the past, children would resort kite-flying has never been seen as just to flying kites from as early as Naag a ‘pastime’. For the Nepali people, Panchami, as there weren’t many the art of kite-flying is much more recreational activities to serve as significant, much greater, than being viable options. These days, with just another custom. ever modern technological devices Kites highly intrigued me as a in their hands, children have limitless child, and being the sole female alternatives to indulge in; alternatives is required when deciding whether kites only under adult supervision. amongst my cousins, heightened my that provide the satisfaction that flying to release the string or to pull it back, • Keep a first-aid box equipped attraction towards the art of flying kites simply does not seem to hold every step adds up in ‘cutting’ the with the necessities (such as kites even more. The ability to make up to. “People just aren’t into kite- string of the opponent. An elaborate disinfectants and medicated tapes) something fly, and move it according flying these days,” remarks Govinda scheme is required to obtain a perfect nearby, as the manjha coated to your own wish with just a mere Shrestha, a kite-maker, adding on to and smooth ‘chait’, and every kite-flyer string may cut your fingers. lattai, was absolutely beyond my the comment about his decreasing has a few tricks up his/her sleeves for • Wear sunglasses and ample comprehension. I, personally, could business. its execution. Some kite-flyers like to sunscreen while flying kites to never get hold of that beloved lattai However, there are still numerous add tails to their kites on its opposite protect yourself from harmful UV of theirs, for they feared that my passionate kite-flyers all around the ends, aiming to make the kite more rays. incompetence of flying kites would valley that crowd around popular maneuverable. lose them their precious kites, and kite-shops in Mangal Bazaar, Ason, Most kite-flyers like to use manjha DONTs: the possibility of them being able to Kalimati, Maitidevi, and Baneshwor to sharpen up their strings, which • Don’t fly your kite in stormy shout ‘chaaiitt!’ after cutting someone in search of the perfect fighter kite. is made from finely powdered glass, weather. else’s kite. But even as I watched my Upon arrival at the shops, customers abrasives, maida flour, and industrial • Don’t fly your kite near electric brothers fly kites from a distance, the are presented with Nepali, Indian, and adhesives. But manjha, contrary to the wires. If your kite gets caught fluttering of kites in the breeze, and Chinese kites. Nepali kites are made popular Nepali belief, isn’t the optimum in the transmission lines, don’t the ease with which they made them with lokta paper, and usually have ingredient in ‘cutting’ someone else’s attempt to retrieve them, as this glide so effortlessly in the blue sky, spars of bamboo to make them more kite. It is, in fact, one of the least may cause electric shock. never failed to leave my mouth wide stable without compromising flexibility. efficient types of thread! The most • Don’t use metal-coated manjha, as open in awe. Lucknow kites are made out of a lighter powerful thread is the plastic thread, this may lead to trippings, or even The beginning of kite-flying in material, and thus are said to be more which has the capability of cutting all electric shock. Nepal is still a matter of uncertainty, maneuverable. Nepali kites, however, other threads with ease. Sadly, one can and likewise, the original purpose are not as much in demand as their hardly find other threads than manjha of this activity is tied up in a string Indian counterparts these days, mainly thread in the Nepali kite-market. of myths. Some people believe that due to the affordability of Lucknow In the enthusiasm and the spirit Want to show-off your kite-flying kites were primarily flown to send kites. While Indian kites have a price of Dashain, some people tend to lose skills this Dashain? Head to the “Kite Flying” event hosted messages to Indra, the god of rain, range of Rs.2 - Rs.40, Nepali kites can themselves in the excitement, and as a by ‘Direction Kathmandu’, and requesting him to make the rains stop cost up to Rs.100 each. result, end up neglecting their safety. compete with your friends. at the end of the harvest season. On For an avid kite-flyer, every step of Here are some important kite-flying Date: October 20, 2015 the other hand, some people thought the kite-flying process is just as critical DOs and DONTs: Venue: Dhulikhel Time: 1 p.m. onwards that, by flying kites, one could guide and significant as the other steps. Contact: 9841766465 (Prem the recently released souls to heaven, From choosing the perfect kite and DOs: Tshering Sherpa); direction. or contact and honor their dead the most comfortably fitting lattai to • Inform your children about safety [email protected] ancestors. Many elderly people still the quick spontaneous calculation that rules, and if possible, let them fly