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Here Comes the Carnival Swing into a spring fling with Circus and Magic Andreu at Hotel Shanker, and jump in an eruption of entertainment. Know all about it inside. Continued on page 8 On the Cover: Circus Kathmandu

people the buzz-makers Anything but Evanescent A scriptwriter, translator, and short story writer - Prawin Adhikari is a man of many trades. As a writer, he might consider his journey boring, but for the reader it’s a fascinating experience just knowing that an entire world can exist inside a person’s head.

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The stories in the collection were Publishers think ovels are sexier If I had to choose between being written right until the book than short stories. It is even more translation, fiction, scripts and went to press. The first story, Boy difficult for Nepalis writing in English editing, I would choose fiction. But from Banauti, was initially written in because we don’t have exposure then, it doesn’t pay much. On the 2000, was lost, and rewritten again to the market. There’s also the fact other hand, translation is the most in 2010. that Nepalis usually don’t buy books difficult. Readability matters more in written in English by Nepali writers, translation than accuracy does, and, The title of the collection wasn’t and we don’t have access to foreign most of the time, we fail at it. my choice. I think Fortune is the markets either. stronger story. People tend to like I am really excited about the stories in settings that are familiar Fiction creates a lot more movie Suntali. I co-wrote its script to them. I have learned that it’s hard realities in the world than with Bhaskar Dhungana. It is a simple to find one story that appeals to academics do. It has the capacity village story featuring a fairy tale everyone. to change the world and make a Nepali village. It’ll be out in August/ difference in real life. Fiction touches September. Death is prevalent in most of the people more urgently and directly stories in the book. It is the easiest than most research papers in the My favorite Nepali writers include theme for an amateur to attempt. social sciences. B. P. Koirala, Daulat Bikram Bista, In a way, death, in rural areas, is Buddhisagar, Nayan Raj Pandey, and different than in the cities. In a I am a reader first. Reading, for Rabi Thapa. Narendra Dai by Koirala village, everyone is aware if a death me, is more important than writing. was the first book I reard. has taken place; it is a communal But an interest in writing for films An instinct and flair to write, experience, and I wanted to share it. and books grew when I was in grades four and five. along with dedication, is extremely I felt good when I first held the important. book in my hands. Afterwards, it was I started writing after joining What they say about writers just my family and friends who was Budhanilkantha School. The needing to have a story of addiction, excited. environment there was rich for creative work; there was always say for caffeine, or nicotine, or While publishing a book, there a writing competition being held. anything else, is a myth. But writers are many instances when you and Also, schools can be ruthlessly need to read books. If you’re a very your editor do not agree with each competitive. It’s important to find good reader, you can become a half a other. If you don’t trust your work, a niche, even if you suck at other decent writer. and if you don’t trust each other, the things. I don’t have any other skill I am not into writing biographies process gets difficult. whatsoever. and history. I don’t think I am Publishing a book is hard and Writers shouldn’t have first qualified enough for them. But I you definitely need connections. I readers. Otherwise, you fall in the would love to write the history of met Anurag Basnet, my editor, at the trap of trying to pleasae a particular my village and tell the story of my Jaipur Literature Festival through person. Moreover, perspectives change family. Rabi Thapa (editor of La.Lit), and sent according to people, so, one shouldn’t I was a better writer as a kid. him my storiesn. stick to one individual’s view. I hope I don’t become too bad a I wasn’t sure about being The writing group I am involved writer as I age. Like I said – I have published though. I didn’t believe I in is filled with feral literary dogs – no other skills from which to make was mature enough. If you’re a serious opinionated, ruthless, and well read. a living. writer, you should wait for your craft Everybody relishes the opportunity to Prawin Adhikari’s first short story to become half-way decent before tear each other’s writing apart. It’s hard collection, The Vanishing Act, was launched trying to publish your work. to please any of them. on 7 March, 2014. He is also an assistant editor at La.Lit, the literary magazine. At a glance of 119 entries. Of the ten, Surya Asha Social Entrepreneurship five outstanding individuals What getstarted Award 2014 start off with our picks will be awarded for their achievements, and will be Who Surya Nepal and ChangeFusion Nepal presented with Rs. 1 lakh each. When 28 March (Friday)

Setting an example Where Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Marg, Honoring the The ten finalists come Kathmandu from varied backgrounds Time 6:30 pm onwards and diverse settings. Take Dipak Prasad Koirala from Entrance price Free (only by invitation on the award Hidden Heroes Sindhuli, for instance. day) His cooperative, which The Surya Nepal Asha Social fosters junar (sweet orange) Buffalo, One Child education The cause Entrepreneurship Award not only promotes production and distribution program, among others. The “Apart from the moral, the crucial social entrepreneurship sector, but for local farmers, currently ten personalities have been mental and emotional represents 7,500 households. chosen for their contribution benefits, the awards also leads also honors the unseen agents of change. Madhukar KC from Pyuthan to sectors such as agriculture, to recognition in society, a Samyam Shrestha is on the list for the invention women empowerment and platform for networking, and and introduction of patented livelihood, environment and space in the media, which air flow cover for wood energy, forestry, handicraft, definitely results in better ore often than (SNASEA), which aims to fire stoves. His innovation disability issues, and health. business. A combination not, behind every honor individuals who create requires seventy percent less In addition, a special of all these factors means story of success value for “people, planet and wood than the traditional recognition award will also an expansion of the social lies an invisible profit.” version and reduces cooking be given to Dr. Sanduk Ruit entrepreneurship sector as a hand. The social Started in 2011 time by up to sixty percent. and his team at Tilganga whole”, explains Rajat Thapa, Mentrepreneurs of our nation as the brainchild of Suman Shakya, co- Institute of Ophthalmology Senior Brand Officer, Surya can be considered examples ChangeFusion Nepal and founder of SmartPaani, is for the remarkable innovation Nepal. of such; people who have Surya Nepal, the SNASEA also among the contenders, and commitment to their The Surya Nepal Asha been persistently aspiring is based on the criteria of with his venture already cause. Over the years, the Social Entrepreneurship towards a better society “impact, innovation and gaining a great deal of institute has helped more Award is all about and working tirelessly at sustainability.” The award prominence, thanks to than two million people acknowledging the unsung the rear on many projects is the first of its kind and their innovative ways of around the globe regain their heroes for their selfless to little or no acclaim, has already set a benchmark developing, installing and eyesight. In 1995, Ruit also struggles. Although only five constant impediments by being highly effective in maintaining environmentally invented the sutureless extra will return home as awardees, notwithstanding. Bringing finding and promoting social friendly rainwater harvesting capural extraction technique, everyone on the list is a winner to light these personalities is entrepreneurs. For this year’s systems. Other interesting which has become a boon for in his/her own right. While the Surya Nepal Asha Social edition, ten finalists have ventures include rabbit underprivileged individuals this may sound like a cliché Entrepreneurship Award been selected from a total farming and the One thanks to its affordability. every,time it couldn’t be truer. !

review popular culture revisited Convulsing the Psyche

m ovi e Film: Fitkiree Directed By: Anup Baral Cast: , Deeya Maskey, , Shanti Giri, Bikram Pariyar Reviewed By: Bijaya Adhikari is a screenplay writer, ad maker, and a lyricist. He is a national award winning copy writer and an avid film aficionado.

aution! I suggest portrayed in a nonlinear setup, telling habituated Bollywood the story of a policeman, Jeevan Jung filmgoers to steer clear Thapa (Saugat Malla), who has to of Fitkiree—it’s not for solve a kidnapping case. He is also on a the faint of spirit. If mission to find a cow named Fitkiree, you’re expecting an easy an assignment he takes a bit too Chappy-go-lucky story amalgamated seriously. Involved with him is his key with some thumkas here and there, suspect Rupa (Deeya Maskey), a shady Writer Yangesh has made sure But then again, Fitkiree is not you should go watch a Karan Johar dancer with unclear goals, and her the audience does not take a break without its flaws, the biggest of product. Fitkiree has been ripped not-so-much of a contractor husband during Fitkiree. If you miss even which are its multiple plotlines and right out of the James Hadley Chase (Nischal Basnet). At the circumference a single minute, then, to quote see-sawing temporal frames. I take school of storytelling. Anup Baral’s of the plot is Jeevan’s house, which Jeevan, “Your head will spin around!” liberty with spoilers here. big screen directorial debut is not a is being eyed by the government’s Relatively longer than a regular (Warning: Do not read further if film, it’s a novel. wrecking ball, with only his wife Nepali film, the movie overtly fools you haven’t seen the film). Fitkiree is a mystery drama that is (Shanti Giri) to worry about it. around with temporal frames and The road-expansion story has multiple plotlines; methods that given the character of Jeevan some work both ways - positively and baggage or the “hero’s dilemma,” but it negatively. has nothing to do with the encircling The good comes from director mystery. The multiple plotlines could Anup Baral who, like I already very well have been sewn up towards mentioned, has delivered a product the end. Choosing not to do so leaves reminiscent of James Hadley Chase. the audience longing for closure. Aided by Purushottam Pradhan, Moreover, the character sketches an expert cinematographer whose are half-baked. What was the work really shines through, and antagonist’s forced motive behind the art directors Hitman Gurung and kidnapping? Why did the film show Shilasha Rajbhandari, Fitkiree has the kidnapper’s divergent goal of plural tones to it, a rarity for Nepali human trafficking? Why did Jeevan films. Director Baral has managed have to pretend to have an affair to dig out every bit of skill from and why did he suddenly let go of the actors and, with an assembly of his suspect? And most importantly, theater performers, there is hardly a why was the road expansion story flaw. Nischal Basnet, the director of emphasized upon so much in the plot? Loot and the forthcoming Talakjung Vs These character angles have certainly Tulke, has taken his first major acting added to the mystery but the layoffs role with utmost seriousness—he haven’t been put down with veracity. could very well be the Ray Liotta of In a package, Fitkiree is more of Nepali films. I see an antihero in the a promise than an entertainer. It making! vows to establish Anup Baral in the It’s also good to see Deeya Maskey film industry. It has brought in a shed her pitiable image from her different side of Deeya Maskey and previous films. Although the forced a variant mask of Nischal Basnet. emphasis on Maskey, the person, It has cemented Saugat Malla’s being a dancer did not serve a purpose position in the list of Nepal’s finest to the story, she has definitely gone actors. It has once again proven through a transformation. Shanti cinematographer Purushottam Giri’s realism is also worth a mention. Pradhan’s worth. And it has And, as usual, complimenting Saugat welcomed writer Yangesh to the Malla’s acting would be unnecessary. fraternity. As for the film itself, it The film revolves around him for a does what it was intended to do - it reason—he is its life. “spins your head around!” events make the most of the city We Fear Silence brings the Sundance Music Festival fourth edition of the Synkrnize Opening Date: 29 March series featuring a main set by (Saturday) what’s on DJ BPM and DJ Rabbit. Also Closing date: 30 March (Sunday) things to do included is a one-hour special set Venue: The Last Resort, by DJ San Jay along with some Bhotekoshi live music mixing. Get ready to Contact: 4701247, 4700525 witness heart throbbing music The 9th Annual Sundance that is purely electronic. Music Festival is back with sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat MUSIC AND PARTIES lots more entertainment and 27 28 29 The Celeb Party 2 Tribute to Pink Floyd fun. 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The Celeb Party, They have also been exceedingly Time: 12:45 pm onwards featuring a main set by DJ BPM and DJ Rabbit. which took place in March last popular among Nepal’s music Venue: Silence, Tangal 2. Tribute to Pink Floyd year, returns with a sequel and aficionados for decades now. Ticket: Rs. 200 (inclusive of a Ma Pink Floyd is a legendary and internationally acclaimed English rock band is expected to outdo last year’s To show respect and to Ra Malai CD) formed in the 60s and its time to celebrate their legacy at Purple Haze Rock bash. It is a corporate, high end acknowledge their influence, You all are invited to the official Bar. party with black and white as the Purple Haze Rock Bar is hosting launch of Albatross’ Ma Ra 3. Sundance Music Festival dress code. a tribute to Pink Floyd. This Malai. Their fourth album, Ma Ra The 9th Annual Sundance Music Festival is back with lots more entertainment and Door Entry: Rs. 1000 show will last for two hours Malai is the result of Albatross’ fun. Look forward to a great musical weekend. with the performing bands only effort to find a style of music We Fear Silence playing select cuts from Pink that truly defines the band. The POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or Date: 29 March (Saturday) Floyd’s discography. contemporary issues of our call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings Time: 4:00 pm onwards Ticket Price: Rs. 300 pre sales culture and society have had a are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. Venue: Trisara, Lazimpat and Rs. 350 Door sales big influence on the album. The events Fr!day Issue 214 | 3 April 2014 9

as a platform for individuals Spring Carnival who are confined within the walls of remorse and shame Date: 29 March (Saturday); Time: 10:00 am onwards; Venue: for being labeled as “disabled” Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat, Kathmandu; Contact: 4410151 by society. Society often looks The Shanker Hotel, in association with Pashupati Paints, down upon such individuals is hosting a spring carnival that is all about spreading with mere pity, but pity and happiness and color. With spring as its theme, the festival sympathy is not enough to make is aimed at welcoming and celebrating the new season them feel empowered. In many with utmost enthusiasm. The merrymaking consists of scenarios, such acts make them several fun activities targeted for both children and more self conscious of their adults, some of them being face painting, bouncy castles, identity. The program will try trampolines, big bubbles, mascots and magic shows. The to boost the differently abled primary objective of the event is to encourage children participant’s morale and make to enjoy a Saturday afternoon with their parents in a them feel empowered. This is wonderful ambience.(Ashmita Rijal) going to be their celebration of independence. Entry: Invitation Only Original Live Country Music Prina Shrestha Date: 27 March (Thrusday) nsider’s Tip Executive Manager, Hotel Shanker Time: 7:30 pm onwards Venue: Délices de France F Manda Band and Nattu Shah will be providing the Restaurant, Thamel musical entertainment Contact: 4260326 F special kinds of cocktails and mocktails are being Entrance: Free prepared exclusively for the spring carnival. Desmond from Ireland on guitar F painting enthusiasts can participate in the painting and vocals, Marcus from Australia competition and also showcase their old artwork at the on bass, Andy from Canada on carnival. violin and Ashish from Nepal F painting enthusiasts can participate in the painting on flute are playing original competition and also showcase their old artwork at the country music, live. Prepare for carnival. a lively evening with the band. by Hari Maharjan while you can F call the above mentioned phone number to collect your Also available is great food with enjoy your breakfast under a big invitations. There is no cover charge. equally engaging drinks. jacaranda tree or in the garden where your kids can run around while you soak in some sun. band also considers it to be their National Cricket Team. Entry Fee: Live BBQ best yet. Rs 1500 Date: 28 March (Friday) Entry Fee: Free Time: 6:00 pm onwards MISCELLANEOUS KJC Training and Workshop Venue: Nepal House, Baluwatar Disclaimer Opening Date: 25 March Contact: 9803573260 Fr!day does not endorse any Yes with Bhawesh (Tuesday) Nepal House might just event printed, mentioned or Opening Date: 24 March Closing Date: 28 March (Friday) be establishing its niche in listed in the publication. Event (Monday) participants are advised to cross- Time: 8:00 am onwards the restaurant and eatery Closing Date: 29 March refer to sources for validation. Venue: Kathmandu Jazz market but the cuisines they (Saturday) Conservatory, Jhamsikhel serve definitely have already Time: 6:00 am to 9:00 am Turn to page 17 for details on Contact: 5013554 established relishing memory (morning batch)/ 3:00 pm to live performances around town. Entry: Free on people’s taste buds. 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March 28 however holds a designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar concert at Patan Durbar Square, and under his guidance one of Farmer’s Market at The starting 2:00 pm onwards. their teachers Bhawesh Khanal will Yellow House be conducting the workshop. He Date: 28 March (Sunday) Sankalpa 2014 has been associated with this since Time: 9:30 am onwards Opening Date: 29 March more than 5 years conducting Venue: The Yellow House, (Saturday) workshops for thousands of Jhamsikhel Closing Date: 30 March (Sunday) youths, corporate houses, prison Contact: 5553869, 5522078 Time: 9:30 am onwards inmates, clubs, training centers and The Yellow House hosts a Venue: St Xaviers School, also have conducted workshop for farmer’s market every Sunday Jawlakhel with loads of local and organic Sankalpa - National Level products. They have a variety Para-Olympics will be serving of stalls which sell products by Nepalis as well as foreigners, but everything is natural. 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6 7 Let the Show Begin 22 March, Namlo Restaurant & Wine Garden Bihani Social Venture supports and provides services to (usually) people above the age of 50. In an attempt to introduce that particular group to a new experience, the organization put together an afternoon of magic with Spanish magician and illusionist, Magic Andreu. The Spaniard’s cohesive incorporation of drama with magic delighted the audience. Apart from the show, the viewers also had a chance to interact and buy products from a select group of entrepreneurs who were present at the event. Andreu has been performing magic for the last 34 years and is currently here for the Nepal is Magic project which supports social programs all over the country. 1.Magic Andreu 2.Daniel Roig Barba and Luna Shrestha Thakur 3. Santoshi Rana 4. Subarna Newar 5. Andrew Smart 6. Pavitra Allen 7. Ritika Rathi

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4 5 6 6 Making of a New King 21 March, Alpha Beta Complex In 2013, Dipa Basnet unveiled her directorial prowess with the critically acclaimed Antaral. But even with a strong plot structure and commendable directional skills, the film was unable to make it big commercially. The box office failure had subsequently led to the 7 announcement of the director’s retirement. But this past Friday, Basnet delivered a surprise as she Eyes on the Crown announced her second directorial venture, Shree 21 March, International Club 5 Ambarey, among media personnel and the film fraternity. Breaking her year-long silence, Basnet said, Twenty-one ladies, all prepared for The Hidden Treasure Fanta Miss “I was frustrated with the politics that overwhelms Nepal 2014 contest, were introduced and orientated at International a filmmaker during a film’s release. But I have now Club, Sanepa on Friday. During the orientation, Subarna Chhetri, understood the rules of the game and have Amrit Director of The Hidden Treasures, laid out the general rules and codes 8 Agrawal, who introduced 4D cinema in Nepal, as my of conduct for the participants and encouraged them to give their best. producer. I am extremely enthusiastic about this venture.” “The race is won in three ways. One, if you start perfect; two, if you run Shree 5 Ambarey is being produced by Amrit Agrawal’s brilliant and, three, if you finish miraculously. Shristi Shrestha started the True Entertainers Pvt. Ltd., along with Dipa Basnet’s race perfectly, whereas Ishani Shrestha built the momentum and now, Jeevansathi Films Pvt. Ltd. The film has Saugat Malla in the one of you has to win the race,” he said. Rachana Gurung, the official lead role with Keki Adhikari, Priyanka Karki, etc. Serving as choreographer of contest, assured the participants that they’d receive the creative director of the film is Prashant Rasaily. the best training and grooming though the six-week training session. 1.Dinesh DC 2. Keki Adhikari 3. Archana Dellala 1.Subarna Chhetri 2. Astha Pokharel 3. Shweta Singh 4. Sakil Kunwar 4. Dipa Basnet 5. Priyanka Karki 6. Prashant Rasaily 5. Rachana Gurung 6. Ajay Ratna Sthapit 7. Nirmal Sharma 8. Saugat Malla 1 2 The Latest Cool City Car 20 March, Hyatt Regency Syakar Trading Company (STC) Pvt. Ltd. launched the all-new Honda City last Thursday. The fourth generation of the City comes in seven variants in six colors, beginning with the EMT available for Rs. 34,25,000 up to the VX CVT at Rs. 47,50,000. The General Manager of Marketing for Honda Cars India Limited, P.R. Ramakrishnan; Jyoti Group chairman, Padma Jyoti; STC chairman, Saurabh Jyoti; and Vice Chairman, Suhrid Jyoti, jointly launched the car.

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Live the Himalayan Life 7 8 9 21- 23 March, Hattiban Kathmandu denizens flocked to Hattiban for the third edition of the Himalayan Outdoor Festival. Amazing food and upbeat music complemented the event’s three sporting highlights – cycling, running and climbing – which saw professional and amateurs athletes from Nepal and abroad 10 11 12 taking part. Furthermore, a host of activities like rappelling, wall climbing, mini zipline, and slackline entertained the guests in the outdoors. Despite rain and cold weather in the evening (that took the open air concert to the warmer confines of Hattiban Resort) revelers grooved to amazing beats by renowned DJs till late at night. 1.Bimal Gurung 2. Rajesh Magar 3. Shyam Limbu and Subash Thapa 4. Saria Sato 5. Alex 6. Rajkumar Maharjan, Cory Wallace and Ajay Pandit Chettri 7. Rajan Bhandari 8. Stephen Keeling 9. Aayman Tamang 10.Lelish Maharjan 11. Vincent Shrestha 12. Chris Keeling Magic Show 3rd Italian Food & Film Festival Date: 14 April (Monday) events Date: 9 April (Wednesday) make the most of the city Time: 3:00 pm onwards Time: 6:00 pm onwards Venue: City Center, Kamalpikhari, Venue: Black Pepper Café and Pub, Jawlakhel Kathmandu Ticket: Rs. 950 (inclusive of Italian dinner) Rs. 100 and RS. 150 Contact: 4419363 (exclusive of dinner, only movie watching) mark your calendar Fee: Free The Italian Food and Film Festival is an established tradition in the Nepal Life City Center is hosting cultural panorama of Kathmandu., and has attracted hundreds of events in the next few weeks a magic show at the mall’s ground people during the last two editions. The platform is an opportunity to floor. The event is free of cost and get closer to the Italian lifestyle and culture. The main idea behind the MUSIC AND PARTIES The Mad House is targeted at audiences of all ages. festival is to combine high quality Italian food with the most relevant Date: 5 April (Saturday) Kathmandu Circus, known for The Return of Summer Italian films of the last decade. Movies will be screened, all in Italian, Time: 2:00 pm onwards their highly talented performers, Date: 4 April (Friday) but with English subtitles. This year, the festival is endorsed by the will be conducting the show. Time: 3:00 pm onwards Venue: Blue Galaxy Disco Theque, Italian Embassy in New Delhi. Venue: Club Mosses, Jorpati Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbarmarg ART AND THEATER Contact: 9813985680 Prepare yourself to get wasted with The Mad House, themed dance D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 The Tenz Boys, supported by Certified Workshop in Music and ECS Media Pvt. 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and Jyonita Karki, from Golden Gate International College, became the new Beefeater in Nepal the week faces for The College Samyak Moktan that was Ambassador 2013-14. The Kathmandu, 17 March event was hosted at Rastriya The culture of wine tasting has event reviews of the Naachghar, Jamal and was already seeped into the Nepali organized by Green Arts scene but Hotel Radisson went past week Media Pvt Ltd. The show, one step further by introducing which was choreographed “gin tasting.” Four medium length by Anila Shrestha, also glasses that were filled with four hosted celebrities like varieties of the alcohol occupied Nagma Shrestha, Malina the tabletops at the hotel. Gitanjali’s people to come, look at Joshi, Anup Bikram Shahi, As the people grew anxious, Successful Wedding and buy ornaments. We and Nirnaya Shrestha as the not knowing what they were Carnival are also giving discounts front row judges. The other supposed to do with the liquor, winners of The College Sadiksha Upadhyay so this is probably the Tim Stones, International Brand Ambassador 2013-14 were Kathmandu, 21 March right time for customers Ambassador of Beefeater Gin, Bikram Koirala and Rasana came to the rescue. Sipping his Gitanjali Jewels organized to invest in jewelry.” Shakya for Mr. and Miss drink, which I assume was gin, a wedding carnival from Gitanjali Jewels offers a Photogenic, Ashra Kunwar he gave a presentation of how 14 to 24 March at its bouquet of the world’s for Most Talented, Migesh gin originated and what it’s made showroom in Capitol Mall, leading jewelry brands that Udas for Most Popular, of. The guests then received a Durbar Marg. The event include Nakshatra, Asmi, Rahil Man Tuladhar for chance to taste the drink and showcased world-class Gili, D’damas, Maya Gold, Most Disciplined, Aayush give their opinions about the jewelry of glistening gold Parineeta, Sangini, and Urja. Chandra Regmi for Most flavor. Some liked the zesty and dazzling diamonds. Friendly, Prenka Poudel for lemon flavor of the Beefeater, while others preferred the Visitors received a flat 25% The College Best Performance, Simron Bombay Sapphire and its berry flavors. Later, cocktails with discount on Royal Polki Ambassador 2013-14 Bastola for Best Smile, fresh ingredients such as cucumber and pineapple were jewelry, 20% discount on Ashmita Rijal Amrit Dhungana for Most served which complimented the drinks very well. “People gold jewelry, and a 15% Kathmandu, 22 March Charming Personality and often say that gin makes one weep, but I drink it every day discount on diamond The sixth season of The Roshni Maharjan for Best and I still am a happy man,” said Stones, with a big grin on jewelry. Talking about College Ambassador Dressed. his face. the event, Eleena Subba, announced its new faces. Principal Executive of With 19 contestants For The Children’s Gitanjali Jewels, said: participating in the Future “This wedding carnival competition, Akesh meal for 40 street children, Sujan G. Amatya every day, for the past two is basically a type of Tamrakar, a student of Ace Kathmandu, 18 March exhibition where we want Institute of Management, years. When asked about The annual celebration of this undertaking, Srjeena the partnership between Rana, Chairman of the Hotel and Smile hotel said, “The idea came Nepal took place at the about due to the shared hotel’s premises, where compassion Anu Pant and the people involved in the I have for the children. upliftment and rehabilitation Most organizations are of street children were aware of their corporate acknowledged for their hard social responsibility (CSR) work and dedication. Smile and the hotel’s goal is to Nepal, founded by Anu Pant, exhibit this sentiment. have made it their priority With the fusion of this kind to commit and be directly of social work and other involved in advocating the valuable resources, there cause of street children by still might be some hope providing health care, proper for these impressionable registration, and education. children.” The event also To fulfill and further the included a health check-up, cause, they have joined hands certifications of chefs, and with Hotel Annapurna, who press interview with the have pledged to provide one children. entertainment let the good times begin

Looking Back – Seeing Ahead: Sagar Pun, the left-handed ts batsman and right arm off One Game – One Nation break bowler, was seen Nepal’s debut at the World T20 was a matter of pride in itself, playing his heart out for Nepal in the World T20

sp or but the way the team played managed to bring an entire country 2014. He bagged acclaim together. Anil Shah, CEO of Mega Bank, recalls the magical and even more fans, and is moments when 11 individuals united a nation of millions. now being considered the Anil Shah next star of Nepali cricket. The sportsman has so far represented Nepal in six List A games and ten T20s. Pun not only enjoys cricket but also relishes football part of the nation they were with equal enthusiasm. from, what their ethnicity was, which political ideology • This World Cup, I am definitely supporting Brazil as they believed in or what their I love their consistent winning history. economic status was. When Nepalis across the nation • My favorite player would be Neymar da Silva Santos were cheering them on, Júnior, or just Neymar as he is commonly known. they were cheering for them He is fantastic. because they were Nepalis. • I also watch Barclay’s Premier League and La Liga Now, imagine what it would whenever I have time. have been like if they had • My favorite team from the Premier League would been selected on a quota be Chelsea. From the La Liga, I am a hardcore fan “Nepal! Nepal! Nepal!” that was overflowing within system. What would the of Real Madrid. I was a tad disappointed when Real It’s been exactly a week since me shining in the eyes of composition and performance Madrid lost their last match against Barcelona. our last match and the cheers everyone around. of our team be like? Take a still ring in my ears, and The same excitement moment, put yourself in their pride still swells within me. would carry on when we shoes and imagine the elation Like most Nepalis, not only took the field. Would our of qualifying, the pressure are to move forward we must their neighborhood and pick in Nepal but the world over, runs be enough? What was of carrying a nation’s do so on the back of our own cricket as their game. At this on 16, 18, and 20 March I too the required run rate? All aspirations, the pride of being efforts, not the kindness or point, when the nation salutes found myself in front of a these questions and a myriad amongst the first to step handouts of anyone else. its new heroes, we must take screen surrounded by fellow more would rush through into the World Cup arena for The Nepali fans, it must a moment to salute and thank Nepalis clad in Nepal jerseys, our minds. Then, after the Nepal and then performing in be said, gave their heart their parents and guardians all with hope in our hearts last ball had been balled, a manner that not only won and soul to the Team. They who believed in their dream and our hearts in our mouths regardless of the result, there matches but also the hearts of proved beyond a doubt that and trusted in their abilities as Team Nepal walked onto would be applause all around. millions. they were not only proud of enough to allow them to the field to play its World T20 Looking back, the one Then let’s look at the the performance put forth by pursue their passion. matches. word that encapsulates our matches we played, each our cricketers, but, first and Soon, with the passage We batted first in all our World T20 journey is most one keeping us on the foremost, were proud of our of time, cricket and our matches and every time certainly “Amazing!” And edge of our seats. The country, and the fact that we cricketers will fade from the our opening batsmen came amazing it was on so many unprecedented highs and were Nepali. headlines, but they will never marching onto the field, the levels. lows in the three matches, The future of cricket in fade from our hearts, for our rollercoaster ride began. Firstly, the Team! The and then the unimaginable Nepal does not lie in the departure from this year’s Every ball faced, every run manner in which the 11 almost happening. As the building of stadiums and World T20 was not an end but made, every boundary hit individuals played has Bangladeshi wickets started improvements in cricketing a beginning. Now let’s get on was met with elation and united a nation of millions. to fall in their match against infrastructure. It does not lie with the task at hand however delight. This was peppered Team Nepal’s efforts and Hong Kong, for a brief while, in the cheers of cricket fans we can, and do what has to with moments of total silence achievements in the World a nation was awed at the whose passion for the game be done to ensure we are as and gasps when a wicket fell T20 has proven that the realization of just how close has increased exponentially. ready as we can be before the and our batsmen walked back game of cricket is a true we had come to progressing The future of Nepal’s next ball is bowled and we to the pavilion. Throughout “Equalizer” and “Evaluator.” to the Super 10. But it was cricket will be determined all stand proudly united as a the innings, from time to Each member was chosen not to be, and we all walked this Saturday, and all days nation, cheering our Team as time, I would look around to on merit and merit alone. away knowing that in cricket, hereafter, when children they march onto the field … see the same pride and joy No one cared about which like in everything else, if we across the nation gather in “Nepal! Nepal! Nepal!” !

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The Last Note The Gypsy Jazz Festival may not have had the largest of audiences, but it did manage to create an army of fans for the Gypsy jazz genre in its inaugural edition this March. Abhishek Mishra

From L to R: Daniel Gibone, Monsif Mzibri and Hari Maharjan

he whole concept states Hari Maharjan, reputed name in Gypsy unfamiliar with Gypsy of organizing one of the men primarily jazz circles around the jazz. “But that’s why we a Gypsy Jazz responsible for the festival. world, was appreciative organized the festival in Festival is like “Jazz is such a wide sphere of their efforts. “It is the first place,” he quickly teaching Latin to that I’m certain some jazz great when the younger adds. “It’s an introduction a rapper; by all players themselves are generation puts a foot to a fresh audience.” As Tmeans, it is, for the lack of unaware of the world of forward and goes for subjective as musical taste a more profound simile, Gypsy jazz. By no means something that is probably can be, what isn’t up for like hearing a different is it a knock on their language altogether. knowledge, rather it is a Jazz is a popular word in town, and has Punctuated by the fact testament to the fact that been for a while, thanks to the likes of Hari that the tides of this form jazz music encompasses Maharjan and Cadenza, and the efforts of the of music have certainly a lot more than one can Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jazzmandu, traveled very far from gather at times.” and the Nepal Music School the caravanic sounds Jazz is a popular word of the Iberian lands in town, and has been for not their first preference debate is the good reviews of Europe, a handful a while, thanks to the likes musically. They’ve proven the festival received. “From of musicians and of Hari Maharjan and to be a class act by showing a personal standpoint, it organizers did Cadenza, and the efforts respect to an art form was a success,” continues the audacious and of the Kathmandu Jazz from way before their time Rajbhandari. “The concerts organized a multitude Conservatory, Jazzmandu, and, in all honesty, it is all around town were well of shows that and the Nepal Music due their love for music received and the circle celebrated the music School. All of them have and their urge to promote of musicians themselves that has enthralled played a part in either something they believe showed tremendous pockets of the world influencing or education in.” Daniel Givone is no support in packing the for decades. A far cry young musical minds stranger to Nepal and the houses.” Due to the from the electronic about the genre, and it music scene here. He has positive feedback, the thumpings that we has yielded some fine been frequently visiting young organizers have been are treated to these musicians. This popularity the country for close to encouraged to try it again days, the Gypsy Jazz has played a big role in the 15 years now and speaks next year. “We are looking Festival took you organizing of the festival. of how this kind of music to make it an annual thing to world anew and Speaking of organizing, has seen its ups and downs. now since this year’s festival devoid of the the mettle it takes to plan “But it is so great to see it showed us that Gypsy jazz present. something brand new is blooming in Nepal today,” can make a run on its own, “We knew it noteworthy. The upstarts he adds. and people are willing to would be tough,” known as JJ Sultans did Bikin Rajbhandari, accept and appreciate it,” that with a lot of praise Operations Manager says Rajbhandari with pride. and Daniel Givone, a of JJ Sultans, candidly Yet another event to look admits to having been forward to in 2015, perhaps! musique Fr!day IssueIssue 212 214 | 19| 3March April 2014 17

live wire Fr!day's Mixtape Embassy Restro & Acoustic Night Bar IN OUT Time: 7:30pm onwards OUT IN Thursday: 27 March Location: Naxal Salsa by Riyaz Shrestha Contact: 4441703 what we are listening to this week! Friday:28 March Prayash band Madhusala Saturday: 29 March Every Friday till Dharmendra Sewan Wednesday Salsa Night by Riyaz Shrestha Sunday (30 March), Uday & Manila Sotang live Wednesday: (2 April) Side A Monday (31 March) with Jeewan Kalapremi Hemanta Rana 1. HeyA Thousand Brother- Y ears-Aviccii Christina Perri and Tuesday (1 April) and Nava Ratna band Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm 2. CRollingan I Have in the This Deep- Dance- Adele Troy and Gabriella Piano night by Pema Time: 7:15-11:30 pm Location: Jhamsikhel 3. EPxotic–ani Paryo Priyanka – Rohit C hopraJohn C Ft.hettri Pitbull Wednesday: 2 April Location: Durbar Marg Contact: 5522626 4. HeyMountain Prosche– High Nelly – Bipul Chettri Hem Lama with 5. WreckingDisconnect- Ball- Underside Miley Cyrus Contact: 4223613 Connection Band Tamas Laya Side B Time: 6:30pm onwards Jazz Upstairs Friday: 28March 1. AccidentallyToxicity- System in Love– of Down Counting Crows Location: Lazimpat Saturday (29March) and Acoustix 2. Fuckin’Who You Perfect- Love- KatyJohn MayerPerry Contact: 4424040 Wednesday (2 April) Saturday 29March 3. ILittle Love B Irokent- Icona Hearts- Pop Norah Jones Cadenza Seven Notes 4. Happy-Words- PBharelloyzone Williams Monday: 31 March 5. RVanillaang Haru Twilight- – Topi O wlft. Aastha City Tamang Maskey Bourbon Lounge Time: 7:00pm onwards Thursday: 27 March Location: Lazimpat Open Night with Jovan Sonam and Sunny Contact: 4416983 Wednesday:2 April Open Friday: 28 March Night with Jovan Soultease with Nattu Tamarind Restro and Time: 7:00-10:00pm Mano-a-Mano with AccoustixBreach Not Broken Shah Bar Location: Naxal Saturday:29 March Contact: 4414395 PlayingMaking post-hardcore,ripples in the restaurant/pub a genre fresh forscene the theselocal musicdays Friday: 28 March Acoustix scene,is Accoustix, Breach an Not acoustic Broken band started (obviously!) out in 2012. featuring Since then, Dharmendra Sewan and Sunday: 30 March theySobin have Shrestha been onrocking vocals, the Mahesh non-mainstream Sunuwar on circuit lead with Bittu Acoustix energeticguitar, D-pan live Maharjanshows. We on catch rhythm the guitar, band Dipakto talk Khadkaabout their Saturday: 29March Monday: 31 March musicalon bass venture.and Dipendra Thapa on drums. Here’s a short Hem Lama Suvani Moktan with conversation with the vocalist. Sunday: (30 March), Sonam Monday (31 March) and Tuesday: 1 Arpil Thursday (27 March) Sonam and Sunny live piano by Sunil Singh Wednesday:2 April Tuesday: 1April

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ucked away deep inside When we stepped into the with influences that are a shady alley, Café des restaurant, we were suddenly international and, of course, Arts is a contrast from aware of the silence. No local. the uneven dusty roads honking, no dogs barking – The first dish was a salad and drearily colored the place was basically devoid called Fly Outside, created Twalls outside. The place is of the usual sounds of the by drenching fresh carrots in a whole world of its own; bustling city. I was delighted. orange juice and then tossed with cumin and cinnamon. a blend of contemporary At last, a spot where I could the flavors of the potatoes true to the eatery’s name, The salad was refreshing, design with a healthy dose eat in peace without being still packed a punch. Café des Arts plays venue to but a bit heavy when it of art and nature. Trees dot disturbed. As we settled down Although our pants art exhibitions, music events, came to the spices. Lettuce the premises, and the walls on the bright red chairs, were already on the verge and poetry readings regularly. accompanied the carrots. and floors are decorated with designed by owner Christian of bursting, we couldn’t If you desire a quiet and Following the salad was a art pieces acquired from the Salzgeber,a four-course leave without trying their quaint place to have a meal, slice of vegetable terrine with southern and western parts meal awaited us. The menu signature dessert - French and enjoy art pieces at the zucchini. It was a light and of Nepal. at Café des Arts is French crepes. When the French same time, then look no delicious snack, not too heavy pancake with chocolate sauce further than Café des Arts. on the palate despite the mish- arrived, we were apprehensive mash of ingredients involved because it looked rather plain. (cream, eggs, shallots, But when we each tore a piece coriander, cheese). off, and stuffed them in our After that came the main mouths, our eyes widened. course – duck fillet with The batter of the crepe was a potato gratin and a side of little on the thick side, but not salad. The meat was tender enough to feel like it was too and juicy, and went extremely much. The edges were crispy well with their homemade and melted in my mouth as barbeque sauce – leading to we took bite after bite. an explosion of flavors in Besides the delectable food, my mouth. The tamarind in Café des Arts has free Wi-Fi the sauce resulted in a sweet and free food delivery service and sour tangy taste that (as part of Foodmandu.com). somehow did not overpower Christian and his wife Clo It's difficult to make pure French food in Nepal because some the natural juices of the also run a small guesthouse ingredients are unavailable, so I decided to mix local and duck. Alongside the fillet above the restaurant, which international flavors to create a French fusion menu. - Clo Salzgeber was a generous pile of gratin currently has four rooms. And dauphinois (potato gratin). Although it was a little dry,