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Performances that Peak With 47 different films from more than 20 countries, the International Mountain Film Festival 2013 (KIMFF) brings you the best of cinematic storytelling from the region - one event you don’t want to miss! Continued on page 4 writer Gerda Pauler, and getstarted ‘Tony Hagen’s ’, a start off with our picks collection of photos taken by the Swiss geologist in the 1950s. Also included are panel discussions Performances that Peak on the ‘Challenges of Helicopter Rescue in the Shreesha Nankhwa ’ (following the movie) and ‘Journalistic Challenges in Promoting Mountain Tourism At a glance and Development’, in What KIMFF partnership with Helicopter Rescue Association and the When 11 December (Wednesday) to 15 UK based Alpine Journal December (Sunday) respectively. Time Various Planning and coordinating a film festival, Where Rastriya Sabha Griha, Exhibition Road even one that has been Ticket Price Rs. 50 per movie (50 % discount for running smoothly for the students) past 13 years, is no mean feat. Despite their success, preventing us from going Griha. Tickets are Rs. 50 they haven’t been able to as far ahead as we want to,” per film for the general secure a permanent sponsor. says Thapa, who has been public and Rs. 25 per film “We would like to focus working as an organizer for for students. With such more on the creative aspects the event since its inception wonderful movies at such he 11th edition of The different types of the fest but since we in the year 2000. cheap prices, we suggest you the Kathmandu of films highlighted at have to scramble to find The festival is set to rush there and grab yourself International KIMFF this year include sponsors every year, its take place at Rastriya Sabha a seat as soon as possible. ! TMountain Film documentaries, fiction, Festival brings you shorts, animation and a plethora of movies experimental features, some touching on every aspect as long as one and a half of mountain life you can hours while others run as imagine. The five day event short as a minute and a half. showcases movies from The movies are divided all over the world that into two sections: Nepal deal with issues regarding Panorama and International cultural practices, lifestyle, Competition. Besides this, conflict, wildlife, mountain- the best of the short film climbing, environment, competition, ‘Why Poverty’, globalization, gender, etc. will also be showcased. The “The whole idea is to finest of each section will educate our people through be awarded with cash prizes films,” says Basanta Thapa as motivation and all the of Himal Association, the movies are eligible for the organizer of KIMFF. After Audience Awards, based on receiving 285 entries from viewer’s votes. 50 different countries, A special screening of Thapa believes that they are ‘The Epic Of Everest’ in a position to offer good by Captain John Noel, quality movies from across the official film record the globe. “Something you of George Mallory and won’t find in your normal Andrew Irving’s legendary theatre,” he adds. 1924 Everest expedition, The event, which and newly restored by starts at 12:30 pm on 11 the British Film Institute December, will be kicking National Archive, will off with the world premiere be shown to mark the of Sahara Sharma’s 60th Anniversary of the ‘Indreni Khojdai Jada’, an conquest of Everest by independent film featuring Sir Edmund Hillary and the struggles of three Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. siblings in Kathmandu This screening, along with chasing after their dreams. the awards ceremony, will Other must-watch movies officially close the festival. are ‘Helicopter Rescue In Besides films, KIMFF The Himalayas’ by Frank 2013 will also witness a Senn and Hari Thapa, ‘Solar number of other events Mamas’ by Jehane Noujaim - an illustrated talk on and Mana Eldaief, ‘When ‘The Secrets of Railways Hari Got Married’ by Ritu in the foothills of Nepal’ Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, with railway enthusiast ‘Sky Burial’ by Tad Fettig John Waldron, an audio/ and ‘Poor Us: An Animated visual presentation on History of Poverty’ by Ben ‘The Great Himalayan Lewis, to name just a few. Trail’ by German travel page3 one question make your statement What’s Your Loadshedding Plan? Winter not only brings dryness, cold feet and a larger appetite (always adding a kilo or more to Loadshedding is a big problem. your waist line), it also brings with it a national epidemic - the much dreaded loadshedding. We We have had situations where would be kidding ourselves if we hoped for a miraculous end to it this year, so while we wait for we had to record a song in two halves, that too between gaps of the inevitable to reach its height, we ask a few known names in tinsel-town how they plan to deal more than three weeks. It also with the lack of electricity. affects our personal lives making us unable to use anything from a Ashmita Rijal simple hair dryer to a rice cooker. Loadshedding hits hard especially I have alternatives like inverters during night time for me because and generators but in recent days I during the day we at least have have realized that these alternatives sunlight. All my editing, shooting increase electricity consumption and dubbing plans go haywire and, even more in the long run. although I have inverters as an alternative, they just aren’t enough. The “Rato Gangara” girl Indira Joshi, often mistaken as a model for Anup Baral is not your regular her dusky and bold features, believes Nepali film star. His role in ‘’ she was brought into this planet only won him a national award for Best to sing and dance. Applauded for her Actor. He is also a director and runs an dynamic stage performances, Joshi is acting school, Actor’s Studio, where he a blend of a charismatic personality is also a teacher. and a soothing voice.

Oh don’t ask about it! It increases At work, I have installed everything that our costs, it’s inconvenient and substitutes for electricity but at home it gulps down all of our time. I don’t is more difficult. We pay taxes sincerely think any alternative is effective to to the government and this is what we overcome a half year of darkness. get in return. We have to invest so much We are simply left to wait for a for the proxies because it’s not for a godly miracle because, trust me, month or two; imagine half of the year no human is going to do anything in darkness and that too year after year. about it. Impressed by the self-service shopping Now CEO of Hits FM, Jeevan culture at department stores in Australia, Shrestha has been a part of the FM Binod Tuladhar dreamt of making a station since its early days. When Hits similar hub in Kathmandu and today is was leading Kathmandu’s FM uprising, the Proprietor of Bluebird Mall, one of the their start-up library came mostly oldest stores in the country dealing with from Shrestha’s personal collection. branded goods.

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And Action! From being a Chartered Accountant student to directing his first movie “Loafer”, Aditya Bikram Lamsal has come a long way. Fr!day sits down with the debutant director to get to know him better.

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My biggest film influences are the issues that matter in society. My favorite movie is Salaam Bombay by Mira Nair. It’s special to me because Carrying out good research is one of the qualities that a director somehow and somewhere I find the story of should have. my life projected in it. I make films for myself and not for the audience because if I’m not I wish I could direct the movie “Inside Man” satisfied with it in the first place, I don’t think I can satisfy the viewers either. by Spike Lee as it has a beautiful script and I think college courses are essential in film making because they provide story line. you with an entire directing mindset, either theoretically or technically. 5 years from now, I see myself as a perfect film maker. Perfect to me is One of the funniest and most unforgettable moments during the making being more focused and successful. of Loafer was the amateur dance of Kamal Mani Dixit for the song “Ekkasi A suggestion for young directors is that you need to focus on the script, Dukkasi”. He was surrounded by female dancers who made him nervous try to present it in your own innovative way. Perform a lot of research as and that, ultimately, made him dance clumsily. The whole crew could not well. stop laughing. Aditya Bikram Lamsal achieved a Diploma at Asian Academy of Films and If I could go back in time and do one thing, I would study Masters in Film Television from Delhi and worked there for three years before returning to direct Making. I have no plans on doing it in the future. his first movie “Loafer”. He prefers doing one thing at a time which he cites as the I am a shy person. I feel a bit claustrophobic when I am around crowds of reason why he hasn’t started working on his next project. people I have never met.

Movies at QFX R… Rajkumar Rajkumar is an aimless youth who works for a drug baron named Shivraj. Chanda falls for Rajkumar’s charms but in order for their love to flourish, he must destroy the drug cartel. Director: Prabhu Deva Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Frozen 3D Sonu Sood, Mukul Dev Sourya Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Sourya carries a legendary story of the great Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering hero, Kehar Singh (played by Rajesh Hamal) Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious and his sword, which according to the legend, snowman named Olaf in a race to find was said to be blessed by Guru Gorkhnath. Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Cast: Rajesh Hamal, , Rabi Basnet, Hema Shrestha Cast: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel Director: Markandey Dipbim Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee BasnetPandey, Kamal Mani Nepal events TOP 3 make the most of the city With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: 1. NEON STREAM what’s on With mixture of paintings, lights and sounds, the first day of this event will have things to do collaboration between multi-disciplinary artist Uzair Sawal and local artists. There will also be documentary screenings with some famous musicians. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 12 13 14 2. WORD WARRIORS LIVE The Word Warriors are back. Whereas the slam poets will start off the show 15 16 17 18 with their performances, the stage will be left for the open mic session for more of your poems.

Angels And Devils Fashion Party 3. MCUBE CHAKATI GUFF WITH BATSA will be going head-to-head GOPAL VAIDYA Date: 13 December (Friday); 8:00 pm onwards; Venue: Brian’s Grill House, against each other with their Dilli Bazaar 9803801302 This time the Mcube Chakati Guff series features the renowned senior artist cunning rhymes. Other activities painter Batsa Gopal Vaidya. Join this talk and presentation show by him as he Angels Entertainment, known for their trendy parties, are serving include beat boxing, B-boying, shares his stories and experiences. up fashion, fantasy and hype for the main course at their Angels and neon lights, etc. Yama Buddha, DJ Devils themed fashion party. The night will see seven female angels Poison, DJ Raju, etc. will also be and seven male devils walking the runway. DJs Finzok and Sanjay present at the event! POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or will be providing the music that will definitely make you groove. 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Special Listing You can learn more at www. left for an open mic session inclinations in verse, prose, gallerymcube.com. later. Following the event, music, film, art, silence, ideas, Mandala Street Festival 2013 the Word Warriors will stick emotions, movements, nature Date: 14 December (Saturday); Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Productivity Boost: around for a while to catch and the universe in the hope Venue: Mandala Street, Thamel Something Fresh up on slam poetry happenings, that multiple meanings will The Mandala Street Festival is back with its fifth edition. This Opening date: 12 December updates and ramailo guff-gaff. surface and something valuable time, however, it will take place only for a day unlike over three (Thursday) You’re welcome to hang back will be gained. Shunya will days like in the past. The highlight of the carnival will definitely be Closing date: 13 December and chat. unravel in weekly sessions that Kutumba’s live performance, which will be opened by a Newari (Friday) Entrance: Free will include plenty of creative dance orchestra. The afternoon will see events such as B-Boying, Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm experimentation. face painting and pottery. There will be food stalls and sales offered Venue: Greenwich Village Mr. and Ms. College Fee: Rs. 50 per session by different vendors from the street as well. With the motto of Hotel, Sanepa, Lalitpur Master Chef 2013 celebrating tourism and culture, this year the event will also be 9801014407, 5541370, info@ Date: 14 December Technical Expo 2013 supporting “Nyano” (an effort to end deaths caused by the seet growthacademy.com.np (Saturday) Date: 14 December lahar in ) by helping individuals and organizations to raise funds Productivity Boost is a Time: 5:00 pm onwards (Saturday) and activate projects in different districts to raise awareness and brand new form of seminar Venue: Grand Norling Hotel, Time: 9:00 am onwards distribute clothing and blankets to reduce casualties. built with a new age Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu Venue: Kathmandu

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MUSIC AND PARTIES Venue: International Club, The Sensational Hats Party Sanepa, Lalitpur Date: 20 December (Friday) 9803601247, 9801032305 Time: 6:30 pm onwards AMA Events presents Glamorous Venue: Hotel Radisson New Year’s Eve Bash 2014, making 9801051417 sure that everyone present will InterNations have organized The welcome the beginning of 2014 Sensational Hats Party to warm with excitement, enjoyment and up this cold Christmas season. prosperity. DJ Pritis, the official With music by DJ Felix Rock and DJ of Channel V India, will make DJ Solarstone, other attractions an appearance with his beats. include auction, paintings, dinner, The slogan of the event is ‘Time etc. A lot of exciting door prizes to be lost in the world of glam’. will also be awarded to winners. To create a great atmosphere, a The dress code for the evening 360 degrees lighting system will is smart formal. be in use. The event will also have domestic and international liquor Tickets: Rs. 500 (entry), Rs. 1,000 brands, amazing music, and a safe (VIP) family environment.

Naughty Christmas Eve: The Ticket: Rs. 1,500 (pre-sales, Snowfall Party includes a complimentary drink Date: 24 December (Tuesday) and dinner), Rs. 750 (includes a Time: 3:00 pm onwards complimentary drink) Venue: International Club, Sanepa, Lalitpur MISCELLANEOUS 9803601247, 9818841235 Special Child and Family AMA Events, in association with Photography Workshop OCTO Entertainment, presents Opening date: 19 December Naughty Christmas Eve: The (Thursday) Snowfall Party. DJ Chaos and DJ Closing date: 21 December Nish will be heating up the event (Saturday) with their party music, while the Time: 7:00 am onwards other attractions include snow Venue: The Image Park, Indra machines (for the snowfall effect), Chowk, New Road 360 degrees lighting system and a 9841279544, 9841240341 venue decorated with gifts. The Image Park, in association Ticket price: Rs. 500 (including with Nirvana Imagery-Australia, complimentary drink) presents ‘Special Child & Family Photography Workshop’ with Glamorous New Year’s Eve Kirtan Tamrakar, an Australia- Bash 2014 based professional new-born Date: 31 December (Tuesday) and family photographer. Join Time: 4:00 pm to 1:00 am this workshop if you have events Fr!day Issue 199 | 18 December 2013 11

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Embassy’s Own Bazaar by the Kathmandu Chorale Akriti Shilpakar team. The first show started Kathmandu, 7 December at 3:30 pm while the second kicked off at 6:00. This year’s The recently opened Embassy Stories from the of content and execution. We are announced their first national celebration covered a wide Mountains excited to be screening the world music award program slated to range of Christmas music both Samyam Shrestha premiere of a Nepali woman be held at Hall old and new. A Ceremony of Kathmandu, 9 December film director as KIMFF’s opening on 3 February 2014. Speaking Carols by Benjamin Britten was event,” said KIMFF Chairman at the function, Pradeep Kumar The Kathmandu International the centerpiece of the concert Basanta Thapa. The festival will end Udaya, the Chairman of Star FM, Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) prepared to celebrate the on 15 December with a special said that a total of 24 awards 2013 held a press conference on 100th birth anniversary of the screening of “The Epic of Everest” in various categories would be Monday regarding the upcoming composer. The chorale team was by Captain John Noel, marking the handed out at the award show. 11th edition of the annual film joined by the children from KISC, 60th anniversary of the conquest The nominees will be based on festival in Kathmandu. The festival Lincoln School and The British of Everest. the submissions made from the this year will open with the world School for the songs Star Carol, previous fiscal year to this fiscal premiere of “Indreni Khojdai Holly and Mistletoe and It Feels Star FM’s Music year. Jada” by Sahara Sharma on 11 Like Christmas. Every tune was Awards Himalaya Television is the December. “KIMFF has been followed by a round of applause Bijaya Adhikari official television partner of showcasing Nepali films with and when the performance was Kathmandu, 10 December this event, with Blue Diamond Nepal Panorama for five years and over, the choir received a well Vodka as the chief sponsor. deserved standing ovation. It was it’s good to see the progress being In an event held at Alpha House, a heart warming concert and, like made by local filmmakers in terms Buddhanagar, Star FM 95.2 Restaurant and Bar came alive always, ended with donations that on Saturday afternoon with will be going to Shanti Bhawan, people thronging its premises a home for 32 disabled adults of to enjoy the Open Bazaar various ages. Christmas Market, organized by the eatery in association with ChangeFusion Nepal and With Love from Sana Bihani Ventures. With around Sujan G. Amatya 50 different stalls selling items Lalitpur, 8 December ranging from clothing, christmas Sana Hastakala hosted an open tree decor and gift items to house product launch with mehendi and even voluntary ample new wares such as silver stations, the bazaar was a jewelry, metal crafts, vintage potpourri of all things good. leather goods, felt, bags, home While there were food stalls accessories, stoneware, ceramics, for people to help satiate their beads, hand loom weaves and hunger, the restaurant too pashmina, all of which came was open for regular service. under the collective theme of Accompanied by live music ‘Weaving Pattern’ and ‘Marble throughout the day, the event Effect.’ Sharing goodwill and turned even more exciting after special gifts for guests, Hastakala the clock struck 4:00 with DJ also celebrated their exports sessions inviting people to take to the UK, France, Germany, on the dance floor, making it a Japan, South Korea and the musical bazaar after all. Embassy Netherlands, while essentially plans to make this a fortnightly promoting Nepali tradition and event, taking place every first and women empowerment. “We third Saturday of the month. always support one ethnic caste Singing Christmas a year but right now, we’re just Carols focusing on our new product which rejoices in the spirit of Akriti Shilpakar Christmas,” said Chandra Prasad Kathmandu, 7 December Kacchipati, Executive Director. The British School’s annual “I’m extremely satisfied with Christmas Chorale was double this event as it has quelled the the fun this year, with two misconception that only tourists back to back performances purchase our products.” hallofframe 2 3 4 1 2 3

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5 United for Peace and Poetry A Haute Start 7 December, Basantapur Durbar Square 6 December, Mercantile Plaza The first day of South Asian Poetry Festival For Peace was met with a resounding Haute Couture launched its flagship store at Mercantile Plaza, success. The event kicked off with a performance by Abhaya And The Steam Durbar Marg. Previously located at Times Square, Durbar Marg, the Injuns, followed by a felicitation of the poets brought together for the festival. opening of the outlet signified a new start for an equally new retail Throughout the day, poets recited their work and shared their personal thoughts establishment. The reception was anything but lukewarm this cold while translations were read out. Several prominent poets from Nepal, India, season, plus there was plenty of champagne and wine to go around. Bangladesh and Bhutan were featured in the festival. A two day affair, the second The retail clothing store is effectively a ladies showroom featuring day of the event took place at Patan Durbar Square on 8 December. select pieces of clothing and accessories ranging from shoes to bags.

1. Gopi Lal Acharya 2. Chirag Bangdel 3. Mohammad Nurul Huda 1. Roma Shrestha and Urusha Shrestha 2. Nagma Shrestha 4. Greta Rana 5. Arundhathi Subramaniam 3. Ritesh Lamichhane

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Celebrating Team Nepal 6 December, The Malla Hotel Friday at Ramalaya 6 December, Ramalaya Sagarmatha Cement, in association with Shivangini Rana, organized a bow-tie event for the participating teams of the Sagarmatha Journey to World Cup Friday evening was definitely happening at Ramalaya which saw the Cricket Tournament. The function celebrated Team Nepal’s qualification for the latest art exhibition by Tenzin Norbu, the unraveling of Himalayan upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup and also thanked the participating teams for Atelier, as well as the launch of ZY Studio and the Wine and Cheese making the tournament possible. Former Miss Nepal Malina Joshi and other Shop. Himalayan Atelier is the newest collection unraveled by corporate personalities honored the event with their presence. The guests were Ramalaya and each product is handmade. The invitations on Friday saw seen congratulating the Nepali Cricket team on their wonderful performance and a guest list featuring the who’s who of Kathmandu. wishing them well for their future endeavors.

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Thai Airways Monumental Anniversary Celebrations 7 December, Hotel Yak and Yeti To mark 46 years of successful operations in Nepal, Thai Airways organized 4 a celebratory program at Hotel Yak & Yeti. Hosted by Miss Nepal 2013 Ishani Shrestha and Raman Nepali, the event was held in the garden area and was Teasing Souls attended by dignitaries, expatriates and Thai Airways loyalists. Awards were 6 December, Bourbon Room distributed to Top Supporting Agents and Cargo Sale agents in recognition of their The Bourbon Room reverberated with outstanding performance and support. The program then took an interesting turn classic rock music on Friday with the when the emcee asked the guests to participate in some team building exercises. band Soultease. The evening titled “Friday One lucky winner also won a free passenger ticket to Frankfurt. The function was Fantasy” was a classic rock special where followed by a cultural program where a team of musicians and dancers enthralled the guests swooned to the band’s music as the attendees. Everyone enjoyed the Saturday afternoon celebrations which they played some popular cover songs. The included an elaborate feast with sticky rice as desserts, a famous Thai specialty. attendees enjoyed food and drinks from the eatery’s regular menu and seemed to 1. Nasib Shrestha and Poonam Rana 2. Ram Shrestha 3. Raman Nepali have a wonderful time. Bourbon Room 4. Umesh Shrestha 5. Elina Tuladhar and Renu Bajracharya plans to have similar special events in the 6. Dharma Mani Rimal 7. Shrawan Rana 8. Anjani Shakya 9. Shyam Thapaliya near future as well. 10. Nisha Basnet 11. Manoj Adhikari 12. Chantouch Srinilta and Kailash Shrestha 13. Ishani Shrestha 1. Ajit Chaudhary 2. Chand Dhakal 3. Sabu Lama 4. Dhanesh Gurung entertainment let the good times begin

Realizing Infinity within a Zero “Shunya: On the Shores of Poetry” is a weekly poetry event that attempts to provide an opportunity for us to express ourselves in the most creative way, and to further explore ourselves in that process. Samyam Shrestha

word can speak more art workshop few years ago, with the playfulness of It’s about introspections and than a thousand they have been working sounds and silences,” reflections, which eventually release pictures, sometimes. together in organizing shared Regmi. “So basically expressions. It’s about understanding AThe first century various art events. What’s speaking, Shunya is just our own thoughts Greek historian, biographer, different this time is that they an exchange of energies and essayist, Plutarch was want to realize this bigger and inspirations. It’s hides, it feels hard to connect medium to express. In fact, correct indeed when he said, possibility of making Shunya about introspections and with others. Hence, we have who isn’t? I feel good to be “Painting is silent poetry, a long-term commitment reflections, which eventually put this effort to further listened to and get out of and poetry is painting that of mutual learning between release expressions. It’s explore ourselves in a more the narrow limitations and speaks.” The universe in participants. Based on the about understanding our creative way.” isolations, and you don’t its infinite form can be hope and idea to work own thoughts.” The sessions include always get that chance. We expressed through words collectively in relatively a Sherchan puts, “We’re various games and activities have tried of build our own assembled into poems that larger group of people than so mundane these days. helping participants to get community for that,” shares speak the unspeakable. before, they’ve come up with We want to write, but we out of their comfort zone. Sherchan. “If there are 20 And for some reason, this this concept. don’t realize that so much There is no any specific people sitting in a room and poetry event on hand has is inside of us. Why is that structure of the sessions everyone participates, then been paradoxically named as So basically, what is dog barking there? Why are as of yet, but it is hoped we get richer by 20 more ‘Shunya’, or zero. Shunya? those birds chirping? So much that it will eventually begin perspectives.” With their “Shunya is where It is a weekly event that’s is happening in and around taking a rigid direction after two initiators’ dreams to take everything originates. taking place on every us. When something is not more ideas come in from the this concept to government Shunya is silence. And Saturday, starting 30 expressed, that becomes the participants. schools and to teachers as between Shunya and infinity November. It is an art event fodder for poetry.” well, Shunya is planning for is everything – God, the but prioritizes poetry. It But Shunya is more than Who can participate? some creative intervention of world, and all other things,” tries to generate personal just poetry. It believes in the Shunya is for everyone – self-expression and shared Ayushma Regmi, growth as artists. More overall experiential process whether you’re a lover of self-exploration. ! co-initiator of “Shunya: On or less, it tends to form a that most people overlook poetry or not. “If you don’t the Shores of Poetry”. In community of people from while focusing on the end like poetry, then you should NOTE: Shunya is being an attempt of realize the different backgrounds to product. “Most of us want definitely come,” says Regmi, held every Saturday at profound meanings behind share ideas and experiences, to write or create art. While “Even if you’re not a writer, Nisarga Batika School, the inexplicable, Shunya was and learn from each other doing so, sometimes we try you might have something Ishani Marg, Kalanki, 1:00 designed by her and Dipti through the medium of to omit simplicity just to great to say.” pm onwards. Make sure Sherchan. The two ladies poetry. sound complex. But it’s just Most of the applicants you register your name from different backgrounds “Shunya began with the so as to cover our insecurity,” till now are youths in late before attending. Here are have been conjoined through love of poetry. Poetry is adds Regmi, “We are wearing teens or 20s, but some even the numbers: 9851141490, the love of poetry, and since musical for me; poetry is all a lot of social masks in these in their 60s. “Young people 9841467001 meeting each other in an about rhythms and patterns, ways. Once your real self are looking so much for a entertainment Fr!day Issue 199 | 18 December 2013 15

canvas conversation Painting Photographs Anubhuti Poudyal that is often lacking in photographs. ulian Parker Burns captures time. He Please define yourself as uses his knowledge an artist. Jand imagination to I consider myself a present a form of art that visionary artist. I believe talks to you. I spoke to in meaningful coincidences Julian about his work and and synchronization. Happy his responses matched his incidents that mix and art – both in mystique and mingle together to create feel. Below is his take on art both inspire and intrigue life, art and inspiration. me. I do not just belong to a place but I try to think of the Your art is different, to place from the perspective say the least. How do of an outsider looking at me you define it? in the environment that I My art is about a currently belong to. That is universal interconnection. what I try to present in my When I work with those pictures, Instead of a moment in art. I use a collaboration of they help me create a satisfactory time when pictures are moments that somehow work portrayal of what I think their life is taken, I believe in a feeling together and complement of “omnipresence.” All of each other. I instinctively like or what time actually feels like my creations have stories it in a way that satisfied me add the energy that I think is around their lives that connect their past as an artist. needed to rightly represent and present. I see events that moment in time. house is a meat shop. There How is Western art or environments from What is a typical work is a lady there. Her husband different from its Eastern all sides at once. It is in day like? Has Nepal inspired you? has a motorbike parked in counterpart? that instant of complete First of all, I always Nepal is different. I have front of the store every Western art is about money harmony that I find have my camera with me. to clear out a lot of my day which means he takes and knowledge. Here, people my art. Without its presence, I thoughts when I work here. care of business outside do not even call themselves feel naked. I do not look Nepal has an ancient culture the house. They also have artists. It is a necessity and, What was the beginning for different locations, but things have changed children. Taking a picture in one way or the other, like? I look at the same recently. There’s now a blend would be presenting an idea everyone is an artist. It is I have always been places, the same regular of the traditional and the of what their life is like. I neither about money nor interested in people. commutes from different modern existing in unison. must have taken a hundred status. It is a way of life. My parents were from sides. People normally There are a few things that photographs of the England and South look at a place, take a few have intrigued me here. place. When I work with What in Kathmandu has Africa so I was living pictures and capture that The first is religion. There those pictures, they help struck you the most? in two worlds. I always moment in time. But there is a blurred line between me create a satisfactory The community that puts art tried to find out where are other things around the religions in Nepal. portrayal of what I think on the walls! Street art here is my boundary as an artist and people or movements Religion is not portrayed their life is like or what not angry like in many parts was, where my place was. that need to be worked as a separate entity but as time actually feels like of the world. It is spiritual in It was in Greece when I upon. So I create a a united concept. Also, the around their lives. nature. It’s positive. ! went to art college that montage of pictures and amalgamation of the new I met my artistic family combine them purely and old, the traditional and Why do you work with Note: Julian Parker-Burns and discovered myself based on my intuition and modern in an urban setting is Image Ark? carried out a workshop as an artist. The idea of make a composition. After inspiring to an artist. People here live with art! It and presentation at Image photographs that ended printing the overlapping is not just about exhibitions, Ark Gallery a few weeks up in paintings intrigued sections from the digital Could you explain a it’s about workshops and ago. His exhibition will be me. I never thought image and fixing them scenario you worked in? presentations too. I have up for display in the first snapshots alone could in an acrylic medium, I Each day I commute from always enjoyed a working week of January next year. capture all that I wanted. use pastel, pencils and Bansbaari to the city. Just gallery. This way, art is a Entrance is free. So I learned to work with paint to add the energy around the corner of my function. It is in movement.

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15th Annual Tuborg Stage Image Awards The prestigious 15th Annual Tuborg Stage Image Awards, undeniably Nepal’s biggest annual music awards, is just few days away, which is going to be held on 14 December, Saturday. Besides being a massive platform of appreciation and achievement for Nepali artists, the award is also highly anticipated event for TV audiences across the nation for the past fourteen years. The award will honor artists from various music genres, like always. Music lovers, better not miss this colossal celebration of the richness of Nepali music!

Rolling in the Deep Deep Shrestha recalls the Golden Age of Nepali music and displays a healthy disdain for singers with no talent Bijaya Adhikari

ven for diehard fans one fault, one hiccup and the our fingers,” sighs Shrestha. stopped asking for my who hum Deep entire thing had to be redone. I “Composers these days are compositions,” confesses the Shrestha’s soul- am glad that I could complete privileged to have education singer. But he certainly does Etitillating songs a song in a single take, and a very proud history on not regret it. “In the past, regularly, this piece of trivia sometimes two.” the same platter. To have a some select singers, who might come as a surprise Technology has obviously worldwide perspective in asked for favors and chose – the singer is also a keen made recording easier, but music and opportunities to my compositions, didn’t even gardener. Taking care of a major drawback is that learn from some of the best listen to the music before each petal, cutting out every individuals who can hardly composers of the nation they entered the studio. rogue twig and watering get a note right have been should have led to the birth In the end, they made the the roots day after day – able to carve musical careers of very talented musicians.” music sound like it was from these intricate processes as well, successful ones at Why is the story sad then? the North Pole while their are integral parts of his that. “People with no vocal Shrestha exposes the darkest singing was from the South. lifestyle. Do you get my aptitude are singers today. truth of the Nepali music It was preposterous!” This point? Deep Shrestha likes And here I am, a person who industry with a single word - was when Shrestha decided delving into the minutest doesn’t even like singing with “Commercialization” to do things his way. “If I of details. Maybe that’s a backing track. Even when Commercialization am slow, so be it,” he says why each of his songs I have to, I at least keep a is a ying-yang structure bluntly. seem like a “filtered” harmonium beside me. I then of “compromise” and With a majority of magnum opus. close my eyes and just sing.” “patterning”, two factors that compositions these days “Recording music Shrestha is part of complement each other. The being based on keyboards today is easy. When we the golden generation of world has become faster and and pre-programmed started in , Nepali music with singers the people impatient, which, software, a certain purity things weren’t as simple. such as Narayan Gopal and in turn, has led to a great deal has disappeared from Nepali But that doesn’t mean composers like Gopal Yonjan. of compromise in the work music. It’s during times like those days were bad,” Although relatively younger of the composers. Because of these that the singer seems says Shrestha. “We had a than the deceased luminaries, this compromise, the quality glad to be a slow composer. live band playing along Shrestha still holds a heavy of output has also degraded “If commercialization is with the singer and heart for having had to say a lot. A sickening wave of taking over, I might as well we didn’t have the his goodbyes to some of the “patterned” music is heard be out of it,” he says. Slow luxury of stopping best musicians of the Golden over and over again. The but steady, Deep Shrestha midway to continue Age. “Those who are still entire music industry has, is planning on coming up later. One pause, among us can be counted on thus, become stagnant. with a duet album in the Deep Shrestha is also near future in collaboration known to take a longer with lyricist Yogendra Mani time than other composers Dahal, who also wrote songs to construct a single song. for his popular ‘Yatra’ (Part I “That’s why people have and II) albums. ! musique Fr!day Issue 199 | 18 December 2013 17

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Thursday: 12 December Saturday: 14 December Riyaz Shrestha @ Embassy Electrix Band / Hemanta Restro and Bar Rana @ Embassy Restro and Fr!day's Mixtape Time: 6:30 pm onwards Bar Location: Lazimpat Time: 6:30 pm onwards IN OUT Contact: 4424040 OUT IN Location: Lazimpat Contact: 4424040 Location: Thamel Prayaas @ Faces Lounge Contact: 9851066762 Time: 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm Hem Lama and the Band @ Location: Thamel Tamarind Restro and Bar Tuesday: 17 December Contact: 9851066762 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm DJ Rupesh @ Embassy Location: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur Restro and Bar Hari Maharjan and Monsif Contact: 5522626 Time: 6:30 pm onwards Side A Mzibri @ Delices de France Location: Lazimpat 1. Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me- Hunter Hayes Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sunday: 15 December Contact: 4424040 2. When The Light Goes Out- The Black Keys Location: Thamel Upendra Man Singh (Piano 3. From Darkness- I Exist Contact: 4260326 Maestro) @ Embassy Restro 4. I’m Yours- Jason Mraz Fire Tongue @ Faces Entry: Free and Bar 5. Sirens- Pearl Jam Lounge Time: 6:30 pm onwards Time: 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm Side B Friday: 13 December Location: Lazimpat Location: Thamel 1. Chicken in the Corn- Brushy One String Soultease @ Bourbon Contact: 4424040 Contact: 9851066762 2. Travelling Soldier- Dixie Chicks Lounge 3. Love Bird- Leona Lewis Time: 7:30 pm onwards K-Town @ Faces Lounge 4. Pursuit of Happiness- Kis Cudi Ft. MGMT and Ratatat Silver Wind Trio @ Jazz Location: Naxal 5. How Long Will I love You- Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney and Ben Coleman Time: 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm Upstairs Contact: 4441703 Location: Thamel Time: 7:00 pm onwards Contact: 9851066762 Location: Lazimpat Sign Band @ Embassy Contact: 4416983 Restro and Bar Monday: 16 December Time: 6:30 pm onwards Upendra Man Singh (Piano Wednesday: 18 Location: Lazimpat Maestro) @ Embassy Restro December Contact: 4424040 and Bar Dharmendra Sewan Time: 6:30 pm onwards Unplugged @ Embassy Bittu @ Tamarind Restro Location: Lazimpat Restro and Bar and Bar Contact: 4424040 Time: 6:30 pm onwards Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Lazimpat Location: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur Connection @ Faces Lounge Contact: 4424040 Contact: 5522626 Time: 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm Hemanta Rana @ Tamarind Restro and Bar Mano-a-ManoSamyam Shrestha with Kramasha RVL Radio Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur Formed less than a year ago, Kramasha is a rock band from CHARTS Contact: 5522626 Kathmandu. Currently specializing in covers of popular NEPALI CHART English songs especially at pub shows, they are on the brink 1 Mero Solta - Laure ft. Gun Ace of creating more originals as well. Here’s an interview with 2 Tuina Ko Chha Hai Bhara - Night a band that likes to eat aloo ko achar and make rock n’ roll. 3 Samjhana Ko Lahara - Upside Down 4 Bistarai - Rohit John Chettri How do you define Kramasha’s music? 5 Dui Din Ko Jeewan - Bulletflo Thapakaji ft. Yiesann D Right now we are just trying to follow what’s trendy. We want our 6 Behuli - Indira Joshi & Santosh Lama ft. Iraj audience to listen to something that’s familiar to them. People are ready to hear what we have to say and for that we have lots of 7 Najik Chhau Timi - Rekha Shah ft. Kamal Khatri beautiful songs in the offing. And all of ‘em rock n’ roll! 8 Prem ko Bato - Rusty Nails 9 Kaha Chuke Ma - D Fretz Kramasha in Nepali means “to be continued”. Why did 10 Samjhana Ma - Adrian Pradhan you choose it as your band name? Kramasha is a combination of good friends who have a similar ENGLISH CHART TOP passion towards music. All the members were in different bands 1 Wrecking Ball- Miley Cyrus earlier and even though we quit our former bands, our passion 2 Royals- Lorde for music remained the same. It will always continue and, hence, 3 Still into you- Paramore 10 the band name. 4 Counting Stars- One Republic Kramasha has mostly done covers. Why the lack of 5 Roar- Katy Perry original songs? 6 Who you love- John Mayer ft. Katy Perry It’s not that we have no originals. Our first single ‘Bhoo’ actually 7 Work Bitch- Britney Spears had 7000+ views and 4500+ likes in two weeks on YouTube. 8 Berzerk- Eminem Our frontman Rushan Shrestha even won the ‘Songsnepal. 9 Burn- Ellie Goulding com Acoustic Competition’ because of it. He received a guitar autographed by Bryan Adams. The reason for our focus on 10 Story of my life- One Direction cover songs is due to a lack of time. Since a majority of our performances are in pubs, we have to play covers. But we have been working on other originals too though. facebook.com/rvlradio www.rvlradio.com @rvlradio Some of the members were/are also part of metal bands. Does this mean you’re trying to do something new with this project? Yes, some of us played in metal bands earlier but now we are solely focusing on Kramasha, as there’s great chemistry between the members and is most definitely fun. We are trying to come up with songs that sound fresh and new and for that we are using our experiences with our former bands in the songwriting process. (Samyam Shrestha) kathmandu never a dull moment Square Revisited Tourist maps and guide books are all good and useful but the best places and the most interesting stories are always the ones that are hidden right before our eyes. With that in mind, we do a bit of research and track down a few places at Patan Durbar Square that you have to visit.

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Jwala Narsingh Temple Royal Bath/Stone Bed Legend has it that this is Inside Sundari Chowk, the southernmost square of the palace where the original mask premises, lies the royal bath. Like most traditional water spouts, it is of Narsingh is buried. made entirely of stone. Surrounding it are several idols of gods and Back in the initial days of 9goddesses. Every morning, after taking his daily bath, the king is believed Kartik Naach, the dancer to have paid homage to all of these deities. Sundari Chowk also houses playing Hiranyakashchap a bed of stone built for the king. According to lore, the monarch would would die at the stroke sleep on this cold stone bed during winter while surrounding himself with of midnight when the panchagni (five fires) in summer. Narsingh got to him. After a few years, no Tip: Due to the renovation taking place, the general public are not one wanted to play allowed in currently. Till then ask your parents or grandparents if the part. So the priests they have interesting stores to share about the place. decided that the original mask (made of fitkiri or alum) would be buried nearby and a replacement would be used. It is believed that the mask is still hidden beneath the temple. 1 Tip: The doors of the shrine are always closed and no one is allowed inside but the small and beautiful park right behind it is the perfect place to meet up with friends and have a little chit-chat. 2 4 5 Keshav Narayan Chowk 2 3

This is the first courtyard one walks into when visiting Patan Museum. At the centre is the Mani Keshab Narayan Temple. During Manikoba: Gateway To Hell Kartik Naach, the dancers portraying Narsingh and Barah prepare 3 Nestled between two giants - the here. Stone inscriptions dating back to 643 AD have also been Bishwonath and Bhimsen temples - this found in this chowk, suggesting that the palace area was already a easily overlooked monument is believed centre of royal power since the first millennium. to open into a tunnel that leads to hell. The doors of this tiny temple are always Tip closed and, to enter, one needs to have a • Although this courtyard lies inside the Patan Museum wide knowledge of Tantricism. Moreover, premises, you can enter the chowk for free. I do suggest it is said that the way is filled with paying the fees and taking a look around the museum as it demons who demand sacrifices before is said to be one of the best in the Indian Sub-continent. they let you go any further. • The palace used to be called ‘Chaukot’. It is first mentioned in documents that date back to the reign of Siddhi Tip: We suggest you take your chances Narsingh Malla in 1630 AD. here on earth and stay as far away • The palace was renovated twice, once by King Srinivas from hell as possible (unless you are in 1674 AD and then by King Vishnu Malla in 1734 AD well versed in Tantrik Vidhya. In which leading it to its existing form. case, good luck!) The Queen’s Fountain The Big Bell Picture a ruthless Rana riding his powerful horse through the streets of Patan when he notices a beautiful girl going about her chores. As was the norm those days, he carried the girl off to his palace to 7 8 be his concubine. This is the genesis of the story of the ‘Rani Pokhari’ area of Mangal Bazaar. Now a rather beautiful fountain surrounded by park benches, it is a popular hangout place. However, few know that the “rani” featured in the fountain was the same girl who had been carried away. As the girl belonged to a lower caste (some say that she belonged A massive bell hangs on the south-east side of the Durbar to a Byanjankar family) any water she Square. It was built during the Malla era (believed to be touched was considered impure. The Rana, during the reign of Siddhi Narsingh Malla). It is said that who had by then fallen in love with her, craftsmen from Kathmandu were called in for the bell’s had this fountain built so that all would construction and when the king of Kathmandu found out, have to use the water that sprang out of they were banished and sought asylum in Patan. The king his queen’s little finger. there built them a separate bahil which is believed to be the current Na:bahil.

Tip: Late afternoon and early evening would be the best time of day to visit. Grab a Tip: Try catching a sight of the bell during festivals when couple of friends and a hot cup of coffee for some people watching. it’s illuminated in different colored lights making it look Note: It is said that the reason “aankhijhyals” were built was to hide and protect the otherworldly. womenfolk from the princes and lords who had the jurisdiction to carry off any female they desired. 6Mulchowk

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A little south of Sundari Chowk, guarded by two massive

6 lions on both sides, is the Mulchowk. As the name suggests, it is the main courtyard. During , ‘Gan:Pyakhan:’, the dance of Astamatrika, is performed daily at this place. On the final day i.e. Bijaya Dashami, Nava Durga dancers from Thecho perform here. The sacrifice of different animals too take place 1 at this very location during Dashain. 7 Tip: The best time to visit is during Dashain when the different dances take place. The courtyard is open daily during office hours and entrance is free. 8

The Golden Window Illustration by: Sunil Maharjan 5 4 Mangahiti The dhungedhara in Mangal Bazaar has existed since the Lichhchavi period. Originally, there were only two spouts and a third was added later by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. The water from this third spout is used for the daily puja at Krishna Mandir and Taleju Bhawani. It is also used to revive Right above the main entrance to Patan Museum is a golden the dancer playing Hiranyakashchap after the window, said to be only for the use of Goddess Kumari. In days Narsingh Dance during Kartik Naach. All three of yore, it is believed that the Goddess played pasa with the king provide water to the local population. in the room housing the window. Today, it is opened only once a year on the night of Narsingh Dance during Kartik Naach Tips: Look around and you might make new discoveries. For instance, take the dhara in the Tip: Inspect this exquisite piece of metal work whenever middle. Upon close inspection, you’ll notice you walk by and marvel at the craftsmanship of the artisans that the carvings show one animal swallowing of old. Even without the legend attached to it, it’s truly another, one after the other, in a series. beautiful to look at. timeoff eat, drink, party – live On a Cold Winter’s Day Nothing gets your mind off the biting cold quite as well as some hot, steaming food that you can feel traveling all the way down your gullet. With that in mind, we bring you a few dishes from different countries to help you survive the winter chill while leaving your taste buds begging for more. Shreesha Nankhwa

Tibetan: Gyakok Samgyeopsal Vietnamese: Pho For most of us used to the more traditional form of dining, A popular Korean dish, Samgyeopsal is perfect Pronounced “fuuuh”, this hot and soupy fare Gyakok is truly a unique experience. Basically, you will be for sharing with a large group of family and/ will definitely take you straight to winter served a huge pot with a chimney like opening in the middle or friends. This Korean BBQ consists of pork wonderland. Pho, a traditional Vietnamese and a burner at the bottom. Inside the pot you will find belly slices cooked on a girdle at your table. dish, is made up of flat rice noodles in a your Gyakok soup served with a selection of ingredients The best part is that you cook your own meat. light, tangy, meat based broth with slices of like noodles, tofu, boiled eggs, vegetables, sea food, Tibetan All that fat and oil dripping into the flames and beef and is usually accompanied by aromatic momo and a few kinds of meat which you add to the soup. the wonderful aroma coming off the table will herbs, chilly, green vegetables and lime on Cooked and consumed over a long time, the Gyakok allows certainly get you drooling. Once cooked, the the side. With the right balance of sweet, for a relaxed dinner with long conversations. So without meat is wrapped in lettuce along with other salty, spicy and citrus, its taste is highly further ado, grab your purse and a bunch of friends and dash ingredients such as green onions, garlic, chilli contagious and becomes an instant favorite to your nearest Tibetan restaurant. pepper, bean sprouts, kimchi and dipping sauce. with anyone once they’ve tried it. Places to eat Places to eat Places to eat Hotel Tibet International, Bouddha (01-4488188), Hankook Sarang, Thamel (01-4256615), Sa Saigon Pho, Lazimpat (01-444-3330 / Cafereena, Durbarmarg (4231313), Jhamel (5009122), Rang Chae (5534341), Picnic Korean Kitchen 9813093055), Upstairs Cafe, Maharajgung Maharajgunj (4720215) (4442420), Villa Everest (4413471), Korean (01-444-3330 / 9813093055) Other Tibetan dishes to try Restaurant (9841437371), Korean Taste Other Vietnamese dishes to try Sokrul, Tibetan mo:mo:, Thukpa Restaurant (5537607) Bahn Mi, BBQ pork ribs, Bun Thit Nuong Other Korean food to try Thai: Tom Yum Khamja Thang, Dezi-Tori-Tang, Shin-Ramen Newari: Aloo Tama Any mention of Thai Hot, delicious, cuisine would be a little spicy, incomplete without a little sour, Tom Yum. Tom Yum, you’ve probably which literally means had this dish if “hot and sour soup”, you’ve ever been certainly lives up to to a Newari its name. This yummy bhoj. Made out dish is prepared by of traditional boiling several fresh Yo:mari Special ingredients like herbs in a meat based Winter in Nepal would be incomplete aloo (potato), stock along with without gobbling up a molasses-filled tama (young bamboo shoots), black-eyed peas, prawns, shrimps and yomari. This Tuesday,17 December, dried radish etc, this heart warming dish is other sea food. Besides happens to be Yo:mari Punhi - a day entirely a definite must-have this cold season. So go being absolutely dedicated to this fine goodie, so don't out and grab a hot bowl of Aloo Tama. Or, delicious, Tom Yum hesitate to indulge and get a molasses-mess if you’re up for it, get the ingredients and try also has many health on your face. To get your hands on the your hand in the kitchen as it is super easy to benefits. Due to its finest of yo:maris, bribe your Newar friends make. But I must warn you - if you’ve caught potent combination of herbs and spices, it acts as a natural to smuggle some for you. In the worst a case of the sniffles make sure to use dried remedy for cold and flu viruses. case scenario, rush to the nearest Newari tama or your cold might get even worse. restaurant and bring home the delicacy. Places to eat Places to eat The Cafe, Hyatt Regency Boudha (4491234), Four Season Some restaurants Kasi Restaurant, Durbar Marg (01-4220787), Restaurant (4701715), Yin Yang Restaurant (4425510), Him Fuji Bakery, Chakupat: 5543678 Bhoe Chhen, Basantapur Thai Restaurant (4418683), Royal Thai Restaurant (4491865) Village Cafe, Pulchowk: 5540712 Other Thai dishes to try Kasi Restaurant, Durbarmarg: 9851039748 Other Newari dishes to try Kwati, Yo: mari, Bara Pad Thai, Kai Yang timeoff Fr!day Issue 199 | 18 December 2013 21

food promotion Reaching Towards the Sun Jhamsikhel welcomes its newest tenant – Sun Café and Bar – which is honestly taking a while to heat up. The next time you’re in the area, do look out for the eatery to catch a warm and honest to goodness meal.

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he last time I was in Their spacious verandah on each table. It’s good Jhamsikhel, there was is the perfect spot to wind to see a local business a flurry of quaint down with a good book or supporting another. Tcafés and restaurants. for a drawn out affair with The menu is rather Then the construction a couple of friends. The straight forward. There on the roads began and interior seems to embody the is an array of Newari and I stopped walking past feel of Greece with its warm, Indian dishes in the form the area to avoid all the sunny and wooden hues of salads, raitas, naan, Chef’s Recommendation dust and dirt. After more spread out around the place. roti, biryani, pulau, curry, Hot Dog than half a year, I am The walls are engraved, dal, tandoori, kebabs and Grilled Chicken with Almond Sauce back and things appear to depicting the life of farmers appetizers. Thankfully, Sandwiches served with fries have changed quite a bit. or simply intricate sun the café is working on There seems to be a lull motifs. There is a personal introducing Continental in the vicinity and many touch here in the form of flavors to their bill of Advertisement restaurants and cafés have handmade Nepali place mats fare for those seeking a closed down or undergone change. Some of these renovations. On first creations include the Pita Sun Café and Bar is impression, the Chicken Sandwich, Grilled located further down relatively new Fish Brochettes and from Juju Wears. On first eatery looks like Mash Potato with Grilled impression, the relatively Chicken in Almond Sauce. new eatery looks like a a serious player The Pita Chicken serious player in the food in the food and Sandwich looks deceptively and beverage business. beverage business simple. Stuffed with onion, tomato and plenty of mayonnaise and then marinated in a wealth of spices, the chicken adds that occasional sweet burst of Indian flavors to an otherwise creamy concoction. I certainly feel like I will be back for the sandwiches here in the near future. The Grilled Fish Brochette is a fun skewered dish. The boneless fish dressed in a sweet marinade disappeared in a matter of minutes. There is also a certain joy in how easily the fish melts in the mouth as well as the sweet touch the smoked crunchy bell peppers provide. As for the Grilled Chicken in Almond Sauce, the sauce itself is underwhelming. A stronger taste of almonds would have made the dish more delightful. The ambience here is “We are working on adding Continental serene. Soothing music dishes to the menu. We are plays in the background experimenting with what works and without drowning out what doesn’t. I feel that café food should your conversations. Or be fast to prepare but, at the same time, daydreams. The Sun Café it should be easy and palatable. Do make it a point and Bar is at least worth to try our homemade pita bread made in our in a single trip. Then it is up house bakery.” — Yogendra Narayan Shrestha, Head Chef to you to decide whether at Sun Café and Bar you now have another haunt in Jhamsikhel. !

bazaar markets & launches

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Sanjog Shrestha from the campaign period. Sujan market. As easy as moving Maharjan from Khokana case is also included for Additionally, in order to Arughat, Gorkha won the ones thumb tip, one can now maximum protection while provide hassle free loans bumper gift of Civil Mall’s won an ASRI diamond lean back and enjoy its total necklace and Swastika traveling. to small businesses and to ‘Dashain Mahotsav controlling capability for web save time on dealing with 2070’ promotion campaign Sigdel from Urlabari, Jhapa browsing, presentation and won an Apple Mac Book the bank, the documents - a Tata Indica V2. For the other entertainment features Yamaha Vijaya required for the loan first time in Nepal, a unique Air. In addition, hundreds like music, movies, photos, Utsav of shoppers at Civil Mall process has been minimized contest – Touch and Win and e-books. M.A.W. Enterprise, the received various gifts as far as possible. This loan – was held to decide the Ring Mouse uses Genius distributor of Yamaha including LCD television product can be availed winner and Sanjog claimed Touch Control technology motorcycles in Nepal, has sets, refrigerators, washing from all of Mega Bank’s the prize by standing that enables its sensitivity up announced discounts of up machines, microwave ovens 28 branches across the and touching the car to 1000 dpi, so it creates a to Rs. 7000 on the purchase and vacuum cleaners. country. continuously for 452 hours smooth, handy control and of Yamaha two-wheelers to celebrate the recent entry of Pashupati Paints’ Nepal’s cricket team into the 9th Lot Lucky T20 Cricket World Cup. Winners Yamaha bikes have been a favorite amongst the people Pashupati Paints recently of Nepal for their amazing announced the silver coin performance and unparalleled winners for the 9th Lot looks. On this joyous Lucky Draw under their occasion, Yamaha is giving the Win A Home Contest. people one more reason to The five lucky numbers are: celebrate. 2245308, 3145962, 5480053, 7830796 and 8305595. In this Mega Bank contest, consumers who buy Pashupati Paints products Launches New such as Luxuria, Luxuria Loan Product Ecosafe, Ex-coat, Ex-coat Mega Bank recently launched Plus and One Way worth Rs. their new loan product - 20,000 and above, receive a Mega Mero Pasal Bistaar scratch card with the unique Karja (MMPBK). MMPBK is number. The winners are then primarily focused on fulfilling randomly selected through the financial requirement a computerized software. of small and medium retail/ The bumper prize for the wholesale businesses that contest is an apartment at have been in operation for Downtown Housing. thrill of conning my way to by watching a couple of last chance to pull myself free food was all lighthearted, inebriated gentlemen take the together. Seated alone in a highspirits all in good humor. lead to set the dancefloor on corner, I started hogging for the love of drinking Fast-forward a decade, and fire. Lungi Dance had gotten down everything I could fit I stood there at the party by their bellies and bums to on my plate, and went for the bonfire, tipsy, downing shake uncontrollably, which more servings - the second one glass of Belgian beer got a good laugh out of me as big as the first, and the Wedding Nuisance after another. I socialized with and fellow spectators. third as the second. I couldn’t the people around the fire, This was an instant fix I afford to skip the dessert The free booze, the fat reason why I’m at half of whom I didn’t know. felt, and just when the fiery so, still with some space for wedding parties, comes with an upsetting Perhaps they were from the show seemed to put my Gajar ko Haluwa, I stood in realization and a haunting past. dula side, I wondered, but drunken ponderings to rest, line for a plate. under the influence, I wasn’t as if things couldn’t get any I noticed someone familiar Anuj D. Adhikary even a little hesitant to brag worse, out popped an army in front of me in a designer about my drinking capacity of gossip aunts from the blouse and, in what was the t’s that time of the year... And with that, my liberty in to whoever I could. As I got crowd. A session of pulling most awkward of moments, the entire town is getting revelry knew no bounds in a more drunk, I lost focus of my cheeks later, they got came face to face with my married. Close to half series of weddings. what the others were saying right into business: “Now ex-girlfriend (who I wasn’t a dozen weddings of Except this particular and just stared into the flames, it’s your turn! We’ll find a on speaking terms with)! I unwary of the conversation. nice girl for you. Or have you It hadn’t ended on the best cousins and friends came one which, like a mentally with joy and merry brought stigmatizing experience, like Like a freight train, already found one? What’s of notes, for she had called on by an onslaught of beer, a splinter in the back of my without a warning, it hit me her caste?” Kill me! It was off the wedding that was wine and whiskey drunk to mind, shook my foundations. - Nothing was lighthearted neither the best time nor the the supposed reason for our old times and a happy future. I’ve always had a thing anymore! Folks I played correct state of mind to be break up. Before I could even An occasion to indulge for wedding receptions. I guccha and hide n’ seek with harassed and pestered. They react, in an unprecedented without trepidations - that remember years ago during were getting married. I was were adding insult to my psychological trauma to befall of blacking out or of a beer my teetotal high school days, growing old. The burning injury. I needed solace from on me, the group of gossip belly. Nothing came between I’d given my old bicycle to realization that time had this misery and stormed aunts appeared once again me and the free flow of beer. a party palace guard. The gone by in a jiffy was simply away for dinner. Even as I and, pointing to my ex, said, Even grandpa’s well dreaded alliance was forged for a unbearable. I cringed and darted away, along came their “Anuj, have you met [name look of disapproval failed to rather strategic reason: to a small part of me silently intimidating last ditch cry, redacted]? She’s your age.” deter me from celebrating, crash weddings at the venue. died. I had to clear my mind. “Coming Mangshir!” So the party ended for me my already tarnished image He’d call me whenever there In a single gulp I bottomed My system was now with a cold reminder: Beer is brought on by my drinking was a fancy party going on the glass and, trying not precariously hanging at the a diddly squat of a solution habits notwithstanding. and I’d waste no time in to stagger, made my way edge of being smashed, when time catches up and Receptions came as a getting into the guard jacket through the crowd to the perhaps just a glass away your hairline recedes, or when godsend to break my budget- and queueing up in the buffet bar for a self-medicating from joining the Lungi guys. you’re surrounded by gossipy induced drinking hiatus. line. I was young and the round. I distracted myself I knew the dinner was my aunts and a forlorn ex. !