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WORKS OF STENciLS RuN ThE STREETS! LETThE GREEN BE SEEN! ciTy MuSEuM PRESENTS: critical Mass Ride in remembrance PLaNET NEPaL 3 (FESTiVaL OF aRTS of the late dr. Prahlad yonzon STENciLS! By Sadhu-x aNd ENViRONMENT) date: 31 October , Time: 5:30 pm daTE: 23 OcTOBER, Venue: The rally will start from date: 31 October to 1 November, TiME: 5PM TO 6 PM Newroad Gate, Location:Tundikhel, Kathmandu contact: 9851000214, 9841298400 VENuE:ciTy MuSEuM KaThMaNdu Entry: Free (For more information, please refer to Page 8) (For more information, please refer to Page 8) (For more information please refer to page 8)
WHAT’S ON? TRENDING uPFOR a NiGhT RidE? STENciLSBy Sadhu-x (adiTya aRyaL) cycle city, together with children andyouth The City Museum Kathmandu and artist Aditya Aryal, North Gate and Garidhara, you will notice quite a alias Sadhu - X, first collaborated in May 2014 for the few of them have been signed “Sadhu - X.” His First, Ktm couriers, Environment Graduates fundraising concert and live-art event Khumbila. The trademark street style is a spray painted bearded of himalaya, and Resources himalaya artist and CMK once again worked together for the character. «Oho! My Word» festival at CMK earlier this year. And Foundation, are organizing a night cycling just this month Sadhu - X created the City Museum 3. There are two street art pieces in the Durbarmarg Kathmandu mural, the first street mural in Durbarmarg. area, and both are by Sadhu - X. The first is the rally in remembrance of dr. Praladyonzon, blue stencil work on an old phone line box outside a renowned wildlife biologist, who perished On 23 October, CMK will be presenting an exhibition the NIBL ATM machine. The second is the mural of stencil works on various materials and mediums by he was commissioned to make outside the City during a truck accident while riding his bike. Sadhu - X. Museum Kathmandu, also using stencils. “critical Mass Ride in Remembrance of Late The exhibition will continue till the first week of 4. Once, Sadhu - X’s father wondered aloud if dr. Praladyonzon” aims to make the public November. Please check CMK›s Facebook page for his son was working as a house painter, s ince his aware about safety precautions that night their Tihar holiday schedule, or email them at info@ clothes always looked like he›d returned from a thecitymuseum.org paint job. cyclers should take to prevent road mishaps. cycle city has been organizing mass rides 4 things you need to know in the country every last day of the month to about the artist
inform the masses about road safety. 1. Sadhu - x is aditya aryal 2. If you look closely at many 5 things to do at the event of the graffiti pieces on 1. Bring your bicycle, along Sanepa to light butter lamps Kathmandu›s walls, such as with LED lights, reflectors, in memory of Dr. Pralad the ones in the road between and Halloween masks. The Yonzon. ride starts at New Road Gate at 5:30pm. 4. Be aware about the need to be visible while riding at Things to look 2. Experience the cyclist night. forward to at visibility marathon all the way from Basantapur to Patan. 5. Get off your bikes to enjoy the event the music at Patan Durbar 3. Stop by Resources Square. • Th is is the fi rst Himalaya Foundation in full street art based exhibition being hosted at CMK. POST uS: Email event details to [email protected] or • Th e artist himself call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. has tried to push his own boundaries in With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier this series. for you to choose events for this week and the next. here are out top three picks.
Kickstart//Get Started 6 Art for the Planet Putting creativity at the heart of environmental issues, Planet Nepal 3 will take place from 31 October to 1 November. AT A GLANCE Ruchi Upadhya What: Planet Nepal 3 - Festival of Arts and Environment Who: Alliance francaise de Katmandou and the French Embassy Where: Tundikhel, Kathmandu lliance francaise de Katmandou, in association with the Embassy of When: 31 October to 1 November (Friday and Saturday) France, will be presenting the third edition of Planet Nepal, a two Entry: Free day festival that’s set to take place in Tundikhel, on 31 October and 1 November. This year’s event will focus on the International Year of Family Farming, an important socio-economic, environmental, EventSch edule Aand cultural initiative declared by the UN General Assembly. The goal of the International Year of Family Farming 2014 is to reposition family farming 31 October, Friday waste. It also focuses on finding at the centre of agricultural, environmental, and social policies in national Concerts alternate ways for the disposal of NIGHT |Concert - 8:15pm waste. agendas by focusing the world’s attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security, improving livelihoods, Night, a neo-folk band that blends The Seeds War|Clement Montfort and managing natural resources, and achieving sustainable development. traditional genres of Nepali and Stenka Quillet - 5:30pm Wastern music, is influenced by the Planet Nepal 3, a multidisciplinary arts and environment festival, cultural explorations of sounds across The Seeds War is a documentary on aims to educate the public about the major issues going on in the world different regions of Nepal. fighting for food independence. It through artistic expressions, as these issues are pervasive and not just the is about an emerging regulation in responsibility of scientists. The event is designed to make people realize, learn, Performances Europe that imposes strict controls on KomplexKapharnaum|Do Not Clean- the use of agricultural seeds. The film and spread awareness about various issues in a fun way.’’We expect people 6:00pm (Tebahal) travels from India to France and even to get the message of environmental issues through forms of art, music, and the Polar Circle. discussions,” says Ophelie Belin, Director of Alliance francaise de Katmandou. KomplexKapharnaum is a French The program will be informative as well as entertaining thanks to events that company that takes urban space Other Activities as its stage. Do Not Clean is a Children Eco Corner|Children for a include concerts, performances, documentaries, exhibitions, workshops, and multidisiplinary show that will share Green New Nepal - 10am to 4pm discussions. The festival will feature several local as well as French artists and new ways of upcycling and recycling will act as a medium for educating the mass in the world of business, the arts through people living in the margins Children for a Green New Nepal is a community, and the scientific sphere from two countries, France and Nepal. of society.The show is based on the non-profit organization of young and work of a one-week residency in aspiring youth who have a vision of Kathmandu. raising awareness about environmental issues. Children Eco Corner is an Inaugration Speeches - 6:45 pm educational as well as an entertaining corner dedicated to children to provide 1 November, Saturday them the opportunity to experience Concerts and learn from various activities such Kutumba|Concert - 8:45 pm as paper mache, newspaper bag making, and different games, among Kutumba is a folk instrumental others. ensemble committed to the research, preservation, and celebration of the Vermicompost Workshop|Nepal diversity that exists in indigenous Breakdance Foundation - 1pm to Nepali music. 4:30pm
Performances The Vermicompost Workshop is Dance Conscious|DJ Oof - 7:30 pm organised by the Nepal Breakdance Foundation to provide knowledge DJ Oof will convey a strong message on the process of composting using of hope, calling on people to fight various worms, usually red wigglers, for a better world. Dance Conscious white worms, and other earthworms is a series of committed videos for to create a heterogeneous mixture of the common well-being and an audio decomposing vegetable or food waste, visual show constructed to unveil and bedding materials, and vermicast. accuse the back stages of a capitalist system Save The Earth Right Now|Nepal Breakdance Foundation - 4:30pm Documentaries and Film Screenings My Dear Little Planet - 10:15 am Save The Earth Right Now, organized by the Nepal Breakdance Foundation, My Dear Little Planet is a series of is a dance performance by B-Boys short stories about the ecology that and B-Girls based on the theme - explains major issues regarding the environment. environment in a fun and poetic way. Farmer’s Market - 1pm to 5pm Dark Cloud On The Top Of The World|Agnes Moreau - 11:30am The Farmer’s Market contains stalls with a selection of organic fruits Dark Cloud On The Top Of The World and vegetables to breads, honey, is a documentary about the shocking tea, cheese, and jams from Nepali headline “The air of the himalayas is agricultural and agro processed just as polluted as that of European producers. cities” that came out in October 2008. Red Panda Trust|Action Theater - 5pm My Trash Is My Treasure|Martin Meissonnier and Pascal Signolet - The Red Panda Trust is a public 1:30pm discussion space provided to share problems that affect the environment My Trash Is My Treasure is a in Nepal, with a focus on the issues documentary that showcases the of the conservation of an endangered urgency of reducing the amount of
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Kickstart//Out & About 8 O U T& A BOUT MISCELLANEOUS
First steps towards photography! Run the streets! Photography Foundation Workshop Critical Mass Ride in remembrance oft he From Date: 28 October to 3 November late Dr. Prahlad Yonzon storeroomsto Time: 7am to 9am Date: 31 October Venue: Image Park, NewRoad Time: 5:30pm the library Contact: 984127955 Venue: The rally will start from Newroad Gate Donate books This special week-long photography foundational workshop, conducted Contact: 9851000214, 9841298400 Date: From 24 October by six experienced and professional mentors, will cover history, aperture, shutter speed and ISO, technical speed, outdoors, white balance, The Critical Mass Ride that’ll take place on 31 caption writing, and much more. The registration fee is Rs.3499 and October will emphasize on bringing road accidents If you are looking to get seats are available for eight participants. Various internship programs to a halt. A few years ago, Dr. Prahlad B. Yonzon, will be on offer for the participants after the completion of the workshop. a wildlife biologist, met with an accident while rid of the old books and cycling to work. In order to prevent such accidents, newspapers piling up in the event is aiming to raise public awareness about road safety. On top of the list is the importance (for the store room, here is Are you a good shooter? cyclists) of being visible while riding in the dark. a solution. Interested The Bhaktapur Highway and Ringroad, from Kalanki A top tournament to Koteshwor, are being expanded to eight lanes, and individuals can either Date: 23 October these busy roads do not have space for pedestrian contact Gwahali for Time: Starts at 9am sidewalks or overhead bridges, which can be Venue: Lasermaxx Kathmandu, Civil Mall detrimental for the public. So put on your helmets, Differently-Abled People Contact: 981-8171067 run the streets, and be a part of the change. The (GDAP) through their Entry: Rs.2000 (Rs.500 per person) participants must bring their bikes, LED lights, reflectors, and masks. CCK 2020, also known as Facebook page or call How about a game of laser tag this Tihar? Lasermaxx Kathmandu is CCNN (cyclecity.org.np), are the event organizers. organizing a tournament that comes with a little twist. Each team will consist 9849250931 or 9813043484 of four people - three bodyguards and a VIP. The VIP will be worth 500 to arrange for donations. points when shot (instead of the usual 100) while they will also have limited lives (10) and limited ammo (10 shots). However, if the VIP gets a correct Books that are appropriate Let the green be seen! shot, the victim will be eliminated right away. The winning team needs to will be used to build an eco- keep their VIP alive the longest, or have the most points on the board at the Planet Nepal 3 (Festival of arts and end of the game. The teams can change their VIPs in between the games. environment) friendly library, while the The tournament follows the knockout format, but the losers will get another Location: Tundikhel, Kathmandu others will be re-sold. fight to get back into the game. The cash prizes are as follows – Rs.8000 for Time: 31 October to 1 November the winner, Rs.4000 for the runner-up, and Rs.2000 for the third runner up. Entry: Free These educational materials will be used to With the manner in which the planet is degrading, it seems that we are in dire need assist the visually impaired. of Captain Planet. These major issues are A competition is also being now ubiquitous and not just the responsibility of scientists. The Planet Nepal festival is organized to motivate and organized by Alliance Francaise of Kathmandu honor the donors. GDAP is and the Embassy of Nepal every two years. The two-day mega earth event includes films aiming to make access to screening, exhibitions, concerts, dances, the library free. They also circus, farmer’s market, performances, children corner, workshops, and debates. The organizers intend to facilitate the library intend to let the common people know about with assistive devices like the importance of the environment through these activities. Be a part of this festival audio players, headphones, because we all have a Captain Planet within us. computers, and typewriters.
Friday Destination: Sunkoshi Tihar the ‘festival of light’ is celebrated for five days. FOOD The festival that is celebrated right after Dashain is Outdoors about worshiping different animals and the Hindu Executive Breakfast Goddess of Fortune and Wealth (Goddess Laxmi). Date and Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 10:30am, Shivapuri Climb Saturday to Sunday: 8:30am to 11am, Contact: 4221711 The Package: Venue: The Coffee Shop, Hotel Annapurna, Entry: Rs.999 Duration: 2 to 3 hours to Nangi and 6 to 7 to 24 October 2014 the summit Departure: 2pm from Sorekhutte Enjoy an executive five star breakfast at The Coffee Shop, Hotel Difficulty level: Easy - Moderate, can be Arrival: 4pm at Sunkoshi Beach Camp Annapurna. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast in strenuous at some points 6pm – Music with (Bhaili and Deusi) one of the most decorated hotels of the capital, but make sure Contact: 4381214/9802095999, info@ 8pm-BBQ dinner nature-treks.com to carry your business card as the offer is only valid for patrons 25 October 2014 with business cards. Have you ever hiked at Shivapuri National Breakfast: 8pm Park? Take a leisure walk along the national Hiking: 9pm Hiking at Majhi Village Kababs at Ghar e Kabab park trail through Buddhist monasteries or Lunch: 12pm at the resort Date: Lunch (Every Friday & Saturday), Dinner (Every Saturday) march all the way to the summit, either way Departure to Kathmandu: 2pm Venue: Hotel Annapurna, Durbarmarg, Entry: Rs.2222 it will be an indulging experience. Shivapuri National Park, with the sub-tropical forest Attractions Craving Indian food? Ghar e Kabab at Hotel Annapurna covered Shivapuri Peak standing at 2732 m, Private transportation, Welcome drinks, Bhaili deausi has just introduced 12 varieties of juicy kababs. The dozen is the closest hiking trail to the capital. The program, Musical night, BBQ dinner and Hiking varieties include six vegetarian and six non-vegetarian (a fish, park is also where the sacred rivers Bagmati two mutton, and three chicken ranges respectively) dishes, and Bishnumati originate. Cost: Rs.3000/ USD.60 including the ever-popular biryani. 9
livew ire ARTA NDT HEATRE Manny’sEa tery& Ta pasBa r Every Fridays Shabnam Gurung and Dinesh Registered yet? First steps towards photography! Neupane (Live Ghazals) Little Picasso Photography Foundation Workshop Time: 7pm onwards Time: 7am to 11am Date: 28 October to 3 November Location: Jawalakhel, Venue: Artudio, Swayumbhu Time: 7am to 9am Shaligram Hotel Complex Contact: 9851180088/9851182100/9843245117 Venue: Image Park, NewRoad Contact: 015536919 Contact: 984127955 Registrationfor an art workshop designed for school students, This special week-long photography foundational workshop, Moksh aptlytitled Little Picasso, has started. The workshop will provide conducted by six experienced and professional mentors, will Every Tuesday kids with the perfect platform to further their interest in art cover history, aperture, shutter speed and ISO, technical Rohit John Chhetri whilemaking their vacations productive. The program will be speed, outdoors, white balance, caption writing, and much Time: 7pm onwards more. The registration fee is Rs.3499 and seats are available conducted over 10 Saturdays and the children can learn and Location: Jhamsikhel for eight participants. Various internship programs will be on Contact: 5528362 have fun simultaneously. The registration fee is Rs.3500. offer for the participants after the completion of the workshop.
Embassy Restro & Bar Thursday: 23 October The City Museum Kathmandu and artist Aditya Aryal, alias Sadhu - X, first Salsa workshop with Riyaz and collaborated in May 2014 for the fundraising concert and live-art event his crew Khumbila. The artist and CMK once again worked together for the “Oho! Works of stencils My Word” festival at CMK earlier this year. And just this month Sadhu Friday: 24 October CityMu seumP resents:S tencilsb ySadhu- X - X created the City Museum Kathmandu mural, the first street mural in Unplugged show by ‘Prayas Date: 23 October Durbarmarg. On 23 October, CMK will be presenting an exhibition of stencil works on Band’ Time: 5pm to 6pm Venue: City Museum Kathmandu various materials and mediums by Sadhu - X. The exhibition will continue till the first week of November. Please check CMK’s Facebook page for Every Sunday, Monday, their Tihar holiday schedule, or email them at [email protected] Tuesday and Wednesday
Piano night by Pema Saturday: 25 October Live acoustic show by Dharmender and Bittu Time: 6:30pm onwards Location: Lazimpat Contact: 4424040 MUSIC& P ARTIES Tamarind Restro and Bar Ata gl ancec ontinued.. Every Thursday, Sunday and Monday Headbanger’s ball! Live piano by Sunil Singh The Ugly Duckling Show art for Date: 24 October, Time: 12pm Wednesday: 29 October Venue:The Ugly Duckling - Foods and Drinks, Saatghumti thepl anet Prayas (band) Chowk, Thamel, Entry: Rs.150 Exhibitionsa ndperform anceson bot hday s Saturday: 25 October Amokkshanand Shadow in Shade are bringing you a complete Supersonic (band) Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm undergroundshow this D eepawali.Prepare yourself for a day of Community Seed Banks|Li Bird Location: Jhamsikhel loudmusic and headbanging! The bands that will be playing Li Bird is an NGO committed to capitalize on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources. Contact: 5522626 areShadow I nShade, A sphyxiate,A mokkshan,Elbow Room, This exhibition aims to promote easy access to diverse types SquirtGuns, D esperateMile, C ryptD esolator,and Vow I nEcho. of seeds and planting materials for farmers. The exhibition Jazz Upstairs will include seeds from 15 community seed banks and will Wednesday: 29 October, Monsix also display seed storage stuctures. Time: 7:00pm onwards Location: Lazimpat Family farming, an asset for the planet|CIRAD Contact: 4416983 CIRAD is a French research center working with developing countries to tackle international agricultural and development Madhusala issues. This exhibition is set out to explain to what extent and Every Friday till Wednesday how family farming can address the challenges of providing Uday & Manila Sotang live jobs and allevating property, food security, preserving the with Jeewan Kalapremi and environment and natural resources and global warming etc. Nava Ratna (band) Time: 7:15-11:30 pm Tangi Pernard | Concert – Friday (6pm), Saturday Location: Durbar Marg (12:30pm) Contact: 4223613 Tangi Pernard is a passionate French clarinet player who also loves to play the Bombard, soprano sax, accordion, and Tamas Laya guitar. He pursues traditional Brittany folk music, which Wednesday: 29 October includes a variety of vocal and instrumental styles. Open Night with Jovan Swagatam|Circus Kathmandu – Friday (7pm), Friday: 17 September (Naxal) Saturday (3:15pm) Accoustix Circus Kathmandou is a company of talented acrobats, Time: 7:00-10:00pm aerialists, and physical performers who will welcome the Location: Naxal audience into their world of spectacular stunts and visual Contact: 4414395 Dust off your air guitars! delights on both days of the event. Tribute to Guns N Roses 8 Degrees Date: 15 November Installations & Artistic Interventions|Kathmandu Friday: 17 September Time: 3pm University of Arts and Design Loadshedding (band) Venue: Purple Haze Rock Bar, Thamel Installations & Artistic Interventions by Kathmandu Time: 7:00pm onwards University of Arts and Design is an art series directed by Location: Jhamsikhel After constitutive tributes to legends like Pantera, Pink Floyd, Led French artist Karl Knapp who will talk about making a given Contact: 5543740 Zeppelin, and Tool, yet another tribute gig will be taking place at space look attractive and appealing by using different kinds Purple Haze, this time to the legendary hard rock band, Guns N of decorations. Roses. Although way past their heyday, Guns N Roses remains one of the biggest names in rock music. Get your air guitars ready! 4 5 2 3 1 2
NEW FiaT ShOWROOM LauNchEd 13 OcTOBER, NaxaL Life automobile launched an exclusive Fiat showroom in Naxal during a gala launch that is scheduled to last till 19 October. Offi cially inaugurated by 1 ananda Raj Batas of Life automobile, the weeklong celebration, Grande 3 WELcOMiNG ThE itlaliano di’Festa, has been organized aMBaSSadOR OF ThE to welcome two new Fiat models – the Fiat Punto Evo and the Fiat New Linea. REPuBLic OF POLaNd The event will play host to events such 16 OcTOBER , hOTEL aNNaPuRNa as face painting and games along with a reception dinner was held by the honorary consul an italian pizza stall. There’s also the General of the Republic of Poland in Kathmandu, Fiat café, which off ers an exotic blend Lokmanya Golchha at hotel annapurna in durbarmarg of italian coff ee for all the guests. The to welcome the ambassador of the Republic of Poland, cars will also be available for test drives Tomaz Lukaszuk and his wife Maria Lukaszuk to Nepal. on request. This was the ambassador’s fi rst visit to the country.The 1.devshworup Maharjan evening also included an exhibition on the life and works 2.Suraj Manandhar of Polish journalist, photographer and poet Ryszard 3.anand Raj Batas and Kapuscinski, whom the ambassador also spoke of as one Vishnu Kr agarwal of the infl uences in his life.
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a STaR-STuddEd NiGhT 18 OcTOBER, SOaLTEE cROWNE PLaza Vishal Kapoor showcased his exquisite designs in a fashion event titled “Vishal Kapoor’s Panache – Galaxy of Stars.” Kapoor’s designs were fl aunted by the models in three main sequences: swimwear, fusion dress, and couture 7 8 9 (bridal wear). along with the fashion show, a unique dance and ramp walk combo was also performed to Bollywood tracks. The entire show was remarkable as personalities like Nisha adhikari and Vijay Lama walked the ramp wearing Vishal Kapoor’s designs. The special guests, Bollywood actors zarine Khan and ajaz Khan, totally stole the show in the end as they walked on the ramp along with the man of th e night, Vishal Kapoor.
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8 1 TaKE NOTE 16 OcTOBER, hyaTT REGENcy The extravagant launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 took place at the Regency Ballroom a little later than scheduled. Organized by integrated 1.yubeom Won Mobility Solutions (iMS), the authorized national distributor of Samsung 2.dikesh Malhotra mobiles in Nepal, the party saw the representatives of Samsung and 3.Subexya Bhadel the who’s who of K-town. The event kicked off in style with a musical 4.dipesh dhungana and performance that was coupled with cultural and modern dances. The hosts Pranaya Sthapit for the evening, Sanjay Gupta and Sadiccha Shrestha, kept the audience 5.zenisha Moktan entertained and informed about the new Galaxy Note 4 with an interactive 6.ayush Shrestha session with the company representatives. The phone was launched by 7.dibyata Vaidya the chairman of iMS, deepak Malhotra, the director of Samsung, yubeom 8.Sanjay Gupta Won, and Miss Nepal 2010 Sadiccha Shrestha.
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BON VOyaGE, 2 MiSS NEPaL! 19 OcTOBER, hOTEL RadiSSON Miss Nepals for international Representation dOuBLE BaSS aLL ThE Way kicked off with an opening speech by Gopal 17 aNd 18 OcTOBER, BhRiKuTi MaNdaP Sundar Lal Kakshapati, the chairman of The 6 hidden Treasure, who wished good luck to all The not-so-silent Silence Festival that took place on three Miss Nepals who will be participating Friday and Saturday gave the crowd something to scream in their respective international pageants. for. a number of local bands played on Friday including Miss Nepal World Subin Limbu will fl y to 3 Jindabaad, metal bands such as Breach Not Broken, London, uK on 19 November for the Miss damagera, and Kalodin. Tumbleweed inc., a rap-rock World pageant, which is scheduled to take band, pumped up the crowd with their creative music place on 14 december, whereas Miss Nepal and lyrics. underside, arguably the most popular metal Earth Prinsha Shrestha and Miss Nepal band in Nepal right now, hit the stage with style. a international Sonie Rajbhandari will depart body suspension artist took the stage to the surprise for Manila, Philippines on 31 October of the audience and hung from a rope hooked to his and Tokyo, Japan on 21 October for their shoulders.Sikth, the headliners of the fest blew up the respective events . stage with their progressive metal and gave the crowd their money’s worth. 1. Raj Bhai Suwal, Prinsha Shresha, Subin Limbu and Sonie Rajbhandari 2. Gopal Sundar Lal 1.Justin hill 2.Mikee Goodman 3.Graham Pinney 4.Rohit Shakya 3.Rachana Gurung 5.dan Weller 6.avishek K.c. Kickstart//Week That Was 12
FREEdENTaL caMP 15 October, Kuleshwor WEEK WaS Nyayik Sansar, an NGO working for dental check-up, teeth extraction, social justice in collaboration with and teeth refi lling. dr. Eyal ThaT Tevel israel, organized a daylong Shachar from israel led the camp free dental camp on Wednesday with assistance from dr. Suvit K2d RidERS KicK-STaRT JOuRNEy Godawari Mela in Kalimati, Kuleshwor. The event, Maskey and health assis tants 19 October, ishan hospital, Basundhara 19 to 22 October, Jawalakhel which lasted from 10am to 6pm, from dhulikhel hospital, with The families of two plastic and burn surgeons from the uK started was conducted to raise awareness the added help of 18 youth their Kathmandu-dhaka bike trip on 19 October. The fi ve riders diff erent varieties among the local residents and volunteers. around 150-200 taking part in the Royal Enfi eld ride are: surgeon Tom Potokar of fl owers were to provide them with free dental people were targeted to receive (director of interburns), his wife dominique Potokar, and surgeon services. Beginning with an free service. The camp was Sian Falder and her husband caradoc Jones. also in the team is showcased at the 8th orientation about dental health, supported by the israel Embassy fi lmmaker Tom Woodrow, who is documenting the 1,200km long the camp proceeded towards and dhulikhel hospital. journey. The couples are accompanied by their children. The trip, Godawari Flower Mela organized with the support of Sacred Summits (P) Ltd, is aimed in Jawalakhel. Flowers at raising awareness of burn care and funds for improving the same. a total of £19,500 has been raised so far for the cause, the worth over Rs.2 million participants of the tour said. The riders are to return to Kathmandu were sold during the by air in the fi rst week of November. To contribute and to follow their journey visit http://interburns.org/donate/k2d/ event, said Floriculture associationof Nepal, the organizer of the event. a total of 35 stalls were put up to sell fl owers ranging from Godawari to ornamental plants, the organizers said.
ShaNGRi~La’S aWaRd FOR ExcELLENcE 14 October, Lazimpat Shangri~La hotel, Lazimpat JazziNGuP MOKSh 16October, Moksh, Jhamsikhel held a press conference at RacEFOR SuRViVaL their Baithak hall after their The fi rst day of the annual in the competition. The guitarist 18 October, Kathmandu staff returned from a trip to Jazzmandu festival was held of the band, Subash Pastorius, 1050 students, representing implementation aspects in the india where they attended at the auditorium at Moksh. was the star of the event, rightfully 17 public schools, participated parliament, she added. “child the 21st annual World Travel amidst the presence of reputed winning the “Outstanding in a 5km road race around the mortality is declining in Nepal, awards (WTa). at the event, jazz veterans as judges, several Musician” award. however, the capital. Rajiv Bikram Shah, ca but more needs to be done to which had taken place at The upcoming jazz bands competed judges saw doxy Ltd. as the most Member and the President of prevent newborn deaths which Oberoi in delhi on 10 October, with each other during the event. deserving candidate amongst the Nepal athletics association, account for 33 deaths per 100 Shangri~La Village Pokhara other two bands (including GT fl agged of the race at 7:30 in the live births,” said Jagat Khadka, was declared Nepal’s Leading during the competition, the and the Nikesh Shakya Quartet). morning. after the completion acting country director for Save hotel. The award was presented members of Mr. Green turned out They were thus handed out the of the race, children raised their the children. Sushila Khadka to Raju Bikram Shah, Group to be some of the most versatile “Outstanding Band” award for concerns about the poor health from Pragati Shiksha Sadan General Manager of Shangri~La amongst t hose who had taken part this year. facilities and human resources School and Bikash Tamang from hotels and Resorts, to for health services in rural areas Swarna Shiksha high School won recognize their contribution in directly to the chief Guest, Ranju the gold prize in the boys and the tourism industry. The award PEPSi VOicE OF NEPaL REachES SEMiS Jha, MP, who said her committee girls section respectively, whereas ceremony hosted delegates 17 October, Kamal Pokhari would reach out to the health all three winners in both boys and from 20 countries across asia Ministry to take up the concerns girls categories received medals and australia. Known as the Last Friday, city centre saw an evening fi lled with musical raised by the children. as an and cash prizes of Rs.10,000, Oscars of the travel industry, performances as the Pepsi Voice of Nepal contest proceeded to ambassador for saving newborn Rs.8,000, and Rs.5,000 the WTa aims to celebrate its semifi nal phase. a stage in the heart of the mall was the main lives, she would raise policy and respectively. the organizations that are attraction as a throng of people gathered around to witness the musical pushing the boundaries of spectacle. The competing bands performed in front of a supportive travel excellence. The WTa’s and enthusiastic crowd. assessing them were three esteemed judges, hOuSE OF WaSaBi global partners include the including Mukti Shakya of Mukti and Revival, and Manoj Kc of 1974 15 October, Embassy Restaurant, Lazimpat international New york Times, ad. The ten bands selected in the semis will proceed to compete in TV5Monde, cNBc arabia, the fi nals. The top two fi nalists will then get to perform live in india, a series of wasabi products, which included mayonnaise, powder, Outlook Traveller, and Travel & besides getting a chance to record their own album. Pictures of the sauce, and paste, were put on display at Embassy Restaurant. along Leisure, and has a readership bands will also be printed on Pepsi pet bottles. according to anil with the display, a food tasting promotion was conducted as well. and viewership of 1.7 million Banskota of Thompson Nepal, the Pepsi Voice of Nepal contest has The chief aim of the restaurant was to promote wasabi related items. and 90 million people globally been organized in association with Pepsi MTV indies to provide an Embassy is the only outlet in the capital that provides wasabi products. respectively . international platform for aspiring Nepali musicians. 13
Tattooed capital To the mainstream market 17 to 19 October, Bhrikuti Mandap 17 October, Narayan Chaur Exhibition Hall The Something Special store was recently inaugurated in the capital. Tattoo artists from Nepal and Something Special is the parent company of Moni’s Creation, Mimz, abroad were seen showing their and Mc Chocolate. Moni’s Creation specializes in stained glass paintings talents in the second edition of and art work, home decors, trays, saipata, tables, candle stands, co- Nepal Inked. The convention operative gifts, souvenirs, tissue covers, bead works, and much more. not only saw hordes of tattoos, “Although we have been in the business for almost 15 years, we didn’t it was also host to vintage cars have a proper outlet earlier. This means we are entering the mainstream and bikes, art shows, and other market for the first time now,” said Shristi Joshi, the founder/owner of fun activities. On the first day, the store. Moni’s Creation is the first and only company to specialize Niyazi Avi Tau grabbed the first in the stained glass business in Nepal. “The response has been good. prize in the Small Tattoo Healed Most of the visitors so far have been our regular customers, but I am category, while Cat Handa won seeing a lot of new faces as well”, she added. Joshi also has a deep love the Small Color Healed prize. for chocolates, which led to the formation of Mc Chocolate. “We have The Best Of The Day was won put in a lot of effort and hard work into these chocolates. Our products by Daniel Hutmolar. The second are innovative and the first of their kind, and we equally emphasize on day was more about sleeves with packaging,” said Joshi. Also on display in the store is Mimz, a clothing Bimal Rai bagging first position line. The Mimz collection includes party dresses, gowns, and other in the Full Sleeve Black and Grey women’s wear. “We are slowly planning on designing casual men’s wear category, while Sudip Khadka of as well, and the prices of the clothes will depend on the fabrics used,” Jads Tatoo won the Full Sleeve said designer Mamta Gurung Joshi. Color award. The Best Of The Day belonged to Bimal Rai and John Ma, leaving Pralad Shrestha and Sabita Maharjan Shrestha of Tiki Jhya Tattoo in the runners- up position. There were more tattoos on the third day along with magic shows as well as bike stunts by Riders of Bhaktapur (ROB), Riders Unified, and Flo Riders who ended the event with a touch of excitement.
Musings on silk 17 to 19 October, The City Museum Oktoberfest @ Radisson 17 and 18 October, Radisson Hotel A full 18 years after her last exhibition, The City Museum of Kathmandu played host to Binita Basnet’s much awaited new Oktoberfest is a German festival collection. The exhibition was a fine display of Basnet’s vibrant that’s celebrated all around the paintings, all of which were done on silk. Binita Basnet started out world. The Radisson Hotel has with clay pottery and crafts in the early 1990s, her journey has been hosting the fest for the third taken her from strength to strength. More recently she has found time, and this year the hotel is wide national and international acclaim for her silk art, which offering a German cuisine-based range from framed paintings to designer saris and shawls. specialty buffet along with a free Bazaar flow of Carlsberg beer for Rs.1800 Basnet describes the color yellow as her muse— a color that gets per person. With delicacies such as A TV with a Curve her calm and contemplative and it was a hue that dominated the gammon, getriede meal laib, and Samsung Electronics’ new Curved TV range has hit the exhibition. In line with the growing trend of selecting more bold grilled basa that fit perfectly with Nepali market. The brand is starting a new era of Curved and vibrant colors for homes, Basnet’s paintings seemed destined sweet apple and rum custard cake, TVs with the ultimate viewing experience. With the launch for posh and vibrant modern living rooms. Each painting, though, an evening at Radisson during of world’s first Curved UHD TV, Samsung is blending its had its own unique tale and were uniquely reinvigorating. Binita Oktoberfest is one thing that no innovative Curved form factor with its UHD TV technology. Basnet’s long awaited exhibition was well worth the wait. food lover in the Valley should miss. Digitalizing Nepal! Huawei entersT op-100 Subisu is digitalizing Nepal with Huawei became the first D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. its new digital television service. Chinese brand to enter the No. 243 23 October 2014 Subisu ‘Clear TV’ is a service Top 100 Interbrand list by The Smarter Entertainment Weekly that hopes to provide a better appearing in the 15th annual Publisher: ECS MEDIA Pvt. Ltd. Editor: Sunil Raj Shrestha Copy Editor: Vishal rai TV viewing experience through Best Global Brands report. Director, Editorial & Marketing: Nripendra Karmacharya Editorial Co-ordinator: ASTHA JOSHI, Sashant Pradhan Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA In-house writers: girish subedi Nepal’s first Digital Cable Interbrand is a division of Editorial Manager: utsav shakya Design Executive: Sunil Maharjan Television Service. Clear TV will Omnicom. The third largest Legal Advisor: Hira Regmi Assistant Design Executive: Rabi Maharjan, Samir Raj Tamrakar Design Assistants: Narayan Maharjan, Sudip Maharjan offer a variety of channels that smartphone provider in the Manager, Photography: Dash B. Maharjan will include local channels, world was able to snatch Color Separation & Printed at: Assistant Manager, Photography: Hari Maharjan th WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. news, entertainment, movies, the 94 position. Interbrand Photographers: Prajwal maharjan, Rabindra Prajapati, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur Umesh basnet, Yogendra Maharjan, Amar Rai, sports, kids, and documentary quoted: “With smartphone 5590306, 5591112 Distributor: Kasthamandap niraj maharjan, Ashmin maharjan and lifestyle. For a better sales volume up since Q1 Distribution Pvt. Ltd. 424.7241 Business Development Head: Angiras Manandhar Assistant Manager, Business Development: Vinay Rajkarnikar, viewing experience subscribers 2014, Huawei is moving Disclaimer Sachin Tamrakar need to install a Set Top Box at full speed and making Details of the event listings are accurate as per information received before the date the Ad Enquiries: [email protected] weekly goes for printing. Fr!day is not responsible for any changes. Sr. Executive, Production & Distribution: Bikram shrestha (STB) along with Subisu Cable its mark on the world.” Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. They do not necessarily reflect Subscription & Distribution Coordinator: Sujan shrestha Connection. Other features in Huawei, which has become the views and opinions of ECS Media and the organizaton cannot be held liable for the
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“I’ve always loved the aura of peace in Nepal despite all the confl icts. It is, aft er all, the birthplace of Buddha.” Nafi sa Binte Shafi que at the Girl Power conference on the best thing she liked about living in Nepal.
“It’s a metal festival! How can you not have fun?” Rémi Gallego of The algorithm, on being asked whether he was having fun at Silence Festival V.
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Where only the fittest survive The Bajaj Pulsar Dare Venture on Kantipur TV has hit the ground running and is introducing Nepali viewers to a form of reality TV only seen overseas. Continuing with our look behind the scenes, this issue we examine the physical trials that the riders had to go through.
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he glamor on TV is the masking. the next round (the Medical Test) while The strenuous hours, dedication, five contestants were sent home. One last and preparation that go behind better late than never story was of Sandeep it makes a good documentary in Sharma from Pokhara who was (no prizes the end. Perhaps that is the folly of for guessing) late for the Physical Test. humanT understanding; we chase the elusive While the powers that be were mulling to fame but are left wanting when it comes to eliminate the tardy hardy, he was granted the journey that takes us there. In this case some leeway considering that he had though, we provide an education, piece come all the way from Pokhara and was by piece, as to how the Bajaj Pulsar Dare not well acquainted with the locations in Venture was put together and all the aspects Kathmandu. He was given time, and thus that were incorporated into it. completed his tests. The strenuous trials began with the Another great role played in all of this Physical Fitness Test. So brutal were they, was by the medical crew from Vayodhya in fact, that only the toughest made the cut, Hospital who were a constant help only to endure even more punishment in throughout the filming. Dr. Sagun, who was the mountains. The Physical Fitness Test one of the medical personnel on the trip, was held on 8 September and it was the talks about what the team went through: second selection hurdle the contestants had Only the fittest were sent for the ride. to cross to be selected for the next round. This was a trip that required one’s body First came the Obstacle Test, which saw 50 functions to be at an optimum level; hence, participants, from which 27 were selected all the eliminations. for the Physical Fitness Test held at the The Riders mostly complained of Armed Police Force Ground, Halchowk. wrist pain due to all the revving, some The lucky 27 were summoned at 9am sharp lacerations from the falls, and a few cases of and then had to prove themselves through: minor silencer burns as well. 1. 100 Meters Run When we reached the upper region, 2. Sit Ups oxygen levels were checked and found to be 3. Push Ups stable. We then trudged on. 4. Chin ups We conducted a health check up for Through all of these, there were the people of Chaile as well. We mostly particular standouts and highlights that had aged people complaining of aches and were noteworthy. Like how Kamal Nepali pains. We prescribed them medicines and performed like an all-rounder in his told them about the dosage required as physical test and was, by and large, one of well. the best contestants. There was also great For me, a personal milestone was camaraderie amongst the participants bungeeing in Pokhara. They sent me last as they could be seen motivating each saying, “Let everyone do it, let them get other. Finally, 22 of them advanced to checked by you, and then you go!” (laughs) Entertainment//Buzzmaker 16
HaWhenlf he first stepped into the Nepali film scene with Manoj Pandit’s Badhshala, Khagendra Lamichhane was notMa just an unknown name; he was also an unknownn face, for he remained completely masked for almost the entirety of the film. Now, with Nischal Basnet’s Talakjung vs Tulke, Lamichhane has come unmasked.
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and even shared a house with the opportunity unlike any other,” he maestro. recalls. “I had to move away from Atal Bahadur Atanka was the last my comfort zone, bring nuances play staged at Aarohan Gurukul, for rather than wholesomely developed which Lamichhane served both as dialogues, and of course, I had to the writer and director. He marks match up with other actors duly this as the midpoint of his career. “I acquainted with films, while I was a did a one-man show in 2007, which newcomer.” was titled Pidageet. It was selected Talakjung vs Tulke is the second for various festivals, and showcased film for both Nischal Basnet and abroad as well,” he says. Khagendra Lamichhane. While As guest director at Aarohan Basnet is already an established Gurukul, Lamichhane doled out his name in the industry (thanks to the ideas and concepts for the larger success of his directorial debut Loot), part of his career, but he humbly Lamichhane is taking toddler steps accepts that life has been a cakewalk through film scripting for the movie. for him. “People say struggle is the “I am a perfectionist, a one-minded key to everything, every success fellow,” he says, drawing contrasts and achievement,” he says, getting between Basnet and himself. “But philosophical, “but I cannot nod I should say that Nischal is a far my head in approval to things that better visionary than I can ever haven’t been a part of my experience. become. He can picture an entire Writing comes to me naturally and scene, as though edited, in his mind. acting comes to me by default. I am While writing the film, I would see a believer of a higher truth though— a healthy long scene, but Nischal that if you love what you do, then you would see montages, cutaways, and are happy with it.” sharp bends during the shooting. When it comes to theater, While making the film, I learnt that Khagendra Lamichhane isn’t a new I have a long way to go to become a name. He has managed to make good script writer.” a mark with his acting through Lamichhane, an accomplished Hajurba ko Katha (selected for the actor and a professional at that, says: Kathmandu International Theatre “I still need to become the man Festival 2008), Paniphoto, Katha that I’ve dreamt of becoming. My Desh, Katro, Siruma Rani, and the primary goal is to write and excel in critically acclaimed and commercially it. Writing dramas is easier but by successful Mayadevi ko Sapana. writing a film, I have come to realize “Flaw is a word that should be that I need to practice self censorship, omitted from the vocabulary of become a good script editor, and, everyone seeking a higher plinth of possibly, work on visualization as uring the trailer launch Khagendra Lamichhane holds excellence in life,” he states. In line w e l l .” program of Nischal a Bachelors degree in Geography, with his beliefs, Lamichhane tends Before bidding goodbyes, I Basnet’s second but somehow fate led him towards to tear out entire pages of his scripts requested Lamichhane, the writer, to directorial venture, drama and films. “I would pen down if he has to scratch even a single line pen down his identity. This is his self- Talakjung vs Tulke, my ideas, however big or small, ever in the dialogue. “I am inexplicably introduction: the writer of the film, since my school days. In the year inclined towards tidiness because I am DKhagendra Lamichhane slipped in 2000, when I had the opportunity to it’s my writing, and not my face, that a complete person, visually. a secret. “I had this rooted hunger compete in the Pokhara Naachghar reflects my innermost image,” he says But that I would feature myself as the Contest, I unknowingly made my way of his habit. by knowledge, by mentality, by lead character of Talakjung Singh into acting. It has been 14 years now, And that’s how Khagendra experience Thakuri while I was writing the film. but it seems like yesterday.” Lamichhane unmasked his potential a half man. And this wasn’t an idea that sprouted Lamichhane is an avid student of in moving pictures - by not showing Analyze this: suddenly; I have nurtured this dream playwright and director Anup Baral. his face for almost the entirety of There is but a different charm being for almost a decade,” he revealed. He has studied under his guidance his debut film. “Badhshala was an just a halve! 17 Entertainment//Kripa Unplugged astha goes acoustic Photo courtesy: humagain Photo Prasit
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he “Jhumke Bulaki” girl, Astha Raut, will be mesmerizing the audience with her powerful vocals on this week’s Kripa Unplugged. TRaut, backed by Kripa Unplugged’s in- house band, will perform four songs for the show. Th ese will include the singer’s popular tracks Chaubandhi Patuki Badheko Chaina Vandaima, Khai Ta Mero Jhumke Bulaki, Fatyo Maiti Ko Chino, and Birsideu Hijo Ke Ke Vayo. On the set, Raut has a “bold” presence, a huge contrast to the soft -spoken personality that appears during the intervals. Her feisty nature is well defi ned by her showmanship during the show, which is an attention-grabbing factor for sure. When Raut sings, she takes gentle as well as sturdy leaps into powerful octave swings, letting her voice soar. While performing Khai Ta Mero Jhumke Bulaki (which appears on her album Aadhar), the singer appears to be full of enthusiasm. Like in the original, the intro starts with the swinging sound of an ek taare. Raut’s straightforward singing technique is also prominent in Chaubandhi Patuki Badheko Chaina Vandaima, which has been done in a reggae style just for the show. If you are already familiar with her songs, you’re probably in for a treat. Known by many for having a “sexy” voice, Astha Raut’s performance is bound to break some barriers this Monday night. Watch Astha Raut perform on Kripa Unplugged this Monday at 9pm on Kantipur Television. To watch previous episodes of the fi rst and second season, visit the program’s offi cial YouTube Channel: KripaUnplugged. Entertainment//Global Shapers 18 Global Shapers: Kathmandu’s youth take charge A collective of Nepali youth from diverse backgrounds, the Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub’s recent activities and accomplishments raise expectations for the future.
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n early October, as most Nepalis I found this session particularly helpful to the idea that wars begin in the kicked back for Dashain, four truly internalize the idea that wars begin in minds of people, so it is important Nepali youth prepared to to practice self-constraint and find represent the country at Shape the minds of people, so it is important to creative outlets for stress,” said Sneh South Asia in India, hosted by practice self-constraint and find creative Rajbhandari. the Global Shapers Ahmedabad outlets for stress To add to this participation by IHub. The event was attended by 66 the Shapers in Ahmedabad, another other youth. Amod Rajbhandari, CNN Hero Award winner, and in which Shapers were asked proud moment has been the selection Gaurav Kandel, Sneh Rajbhandari fellow Shaper Pushpa Basnet’s Early to solve present-day problems of Curator Amod Rajbhandari as one and Shristi Mishra are members of Childhood Development Center. taking inspiration from Gandhian of 50 Shapers wordlwide to attend the Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub. Acknowledging the active principles. All Shapers participated the World Economic Forum meet in The Hub is part of a global network participation of the Kathmandu actively in resolving challenges Davos in 2015. Also, Shaper Surath of 356 other hubs developed by Hub in Shapers’ events, projects of climate change, corruption, Giri was selected to represent the like-minded youth, looking to make and sessions, Vijay Raju, Head youth empowerment, literacy, Hub at the India Economic Summit a contribution in their communities of Collaborations and Associate women empowerment, and gender taking place in Delhi. through continued commitment to Director for South Asia region discrimination through roleplay Other Shapers in the Kathmandu generating positive impact. of Global Shapers Community, applying Gandhi’s quotes. The Hub are immediate past curator Shape South Asia celebrated the recognized it as a very active Hub. sessions concluded with remarks Shivanth Pande, Hitmaan Gurung, Gandhian spirit of ‘Doing Good For “Shape South Asia was not from India’s National Award winner Vidhan Rana, Rajneesh Bhandari, All’, entrepreneurship and innovation. just about meeting and building Darshan Zariwalla, social activist Utsav Shakya, Jyoti Upadhyay, Shapers came together under the connections but also about discussing Ravi Gulati, and Sunil Pareikh, Kaushal Silwal, and Riken Maharjan. theme of ‘Roaring South Asia’ to tangible solutions. The best part was founding curator of the Ahmedabad The Hub was founded by Young mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 145th birth the realization that we all shared Hub. Global Leader Aashmi Rana. anniversary, addressing the common common South Asian values and The Shapers also came together Leading by example, Rajbhandari challenges that bind our region, and identity,” said Gaurav Kandel. Kandel with local development activists and his team have gotten the exploring opportunities to resolve the is also the Regional Leader for the and social entrepreneurs for a Kathmandu Hub to a roaring start same through sharing and bonding. Shape Love Project of the Global Co-Create activity session where this year. After Shape South Asia, the Kathmandu’s Shapers are starting Shapers worldwide community. they discussed various issues like Kathmandu Shapers have not only to make their presence felt in the One of the youngest shapers in the social enterpreurship, and the come back with friends from the global platform. At the event, their region, Shristi Mishra led a harvest value of mutliple stakeholders region, but also a flavour of Gujarat, Young Adults Mentorship Project learning session on ‘Education: Is it taking ownership in strengthening including picking up on some (YAMP) came in as one of top five merely a Paradox?’ and talked about the community. The conference Garba! For their accomplishments projects among the 36 selected for how Shapers can bring change from concluded with a thought-provoking as individuals, and as Shapers, the the Gandhi Change Award. YAMP within the community as education session led by Ms. Ufra Mir on Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub is a focuses on helping marginalized is the foundation of initiating that the importance of practicing group to look out for. young adults in exploring their change. “It helped me strengthen mindfulness. Ms. Mir urged each potential to develop soft skills, and my perspective on collaboratively Shaper to cultivate positive thinking, provides exposure so that these bringing a postive change in the and live in the present. “I found this For more on the Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub: www.globalshapers. children can become independent, society we live in,” said Mishra. session particularly helpful as a way org/hubs/kathmandu/ Twitter: @ contributing citizens. Currently, A conference highlight was of reflecting on the learnings of the KTMShapers / Instagram: @shapersKTM YAMP sessions are being held at the session on Applying Gandhi, two days, and to truly internalize 19 Entertainment//Time Off Start the day off right! They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and curilo café is a place where you’ll be spoiled for choice.
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Varied Breakfast Menu Curilo Café has a special breakfast menu, and it’s really outstanding. It covers classics, it’s simple, and yet has some surprises. Th e Morning Bruschetta is an example of this: four little toasts, scrambled eggs, baked beans, guacamole, and deliciously fried oyster mushrooms. It’s like a deconstructed little breakfast, with some great fl avours. If you’re looking for something a little heartier, try the Tortilla Beans — a tortilla stuff ed full of beans, egg, sausage, guacamole, cheese, and vegetables, with a side of fl avorful fresh salsa. My favourite of the breakfast dishes I tried was the Egg Bacon Cheese Bagel. Even though the bread tasted more like a bun than a bagel, it was still a perfect combination and the sort of thing I could see myself craving every morning — fresh lettuce and tomato, eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon in a sandwich. Yum. If you’re looking for something closer to home, you should try the Chatamari, which is also on their breakfast menu! Th ere are also classics like Eggs Benedict, pancakes, cereal, and full breakfast options. Sadly, I was too full to try the Avocado Toast on this visit, décor & Vibe: Who’s here? More than breakfast: but it’s something I love to eat so I will Even though you’re only minutes from Th e crowd was a mix of locals So don’t limit yourself to breakfast. defi nitely be coming back for that. the center of town, the atmosphere here and tourists. Many of Curilo’s Chef Praveen recommended the With so many choices, it’s hard to see is peaceful and quiet and feels removed customers are either from the pizza, and I could quickly see why what else you could possibly want for from everything. Th ere’s a cute outside nearby embassies or tourists — it was rustic and beautifully breakfast! sitting area, while there’s a great brick on their way to apply for visas presented on a wooden board. rustic vibe going on indoors. Th ere there. People here are from all Th ere’s also a meat option but we What would you like to drink are great lights and blinds and it’s got over the world. had the Quattro Stagioni, with four with that? a very relaxed, laidback atmosphere, Actor Rajesh Hamal is a seasonal vegetables, generously And, of course, no breakfast is complete with mellow music playing in the regular customer and always dotted with fresh basil; it was without your favorite beverage, and they background. Th e late aft ernoon orders the salads and juice. Th e extremely tasty and satisfying. Th e have a full selection of espresso-based sunlight comes though in the most owner of Hotel Ambassador Stir Fried Tofu was also served very drinks, as well as several quality teas, beautiful way, and the light is fantastic. has also been here several attractively and like everything I saw iced tea, and fresh fruit juice. Th e mint It’s a great place to sit and relax, read a times and apparently enjoyed here, came generously portioned. lemonade is also a refreshing, light option. book, and enjoy something good to eat. everything he tried. Sandwiches looked good, too!
a few words with the chef: What’s happening next? chef Praveen Shrestha has been at curilo Open a year and a half now, Curilo Café is a café since its inception, coming here after he comfortable, relaxed place you can come to for completed his training at the hyatt Regency a satisfying breakfast or lunch. Soon, they will hotel. he’s currently studying for his Ba in be open for dinner, too, and I look forward to hotel Management, and in the meantime is up serving interesting, original dishes here. seeing what they’ll come up with for that. When i ask him what he’d recommend I’ve found that many places in Nepal have from the menu, he suggested the Pizza, Stir long, extensive menus, but without all the Fried Tofu, or chicken Schnitzel. But when dishes necessarily being authentic or well i ask him what dishes are the most popular among the clientele, his answer surprises prepared. It was great to see a place with a me: “Each dish gets ordered at least two or shorter menu that instead seemed to have three times a day. We have a small menu, a lot of thought put into it, with dishes that and everything is very popular.” and i did were actually really well made and original. notice, just during the time we were sitting there, that quite a few of the customers And the prices are reasonable too, especially seemed to be regulars, and didn’t even considering the generous portion sizes. need to see the menu to know what they wanted. Curilo Café is directly opposite the British Embassy in Lainchour. Entertainment//Tihar In Numbers 20
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Thefl ower market is growing at 10-15% Rs.50 everyyear million areexpected to be sold inNepal during Tihar. Sel roti 1givesyou 2 days of Tihar: Khuwabadambarfisgive you 384 Numbers you calories,to burn it off you ought to know need to spend at least hours 125 Besanladdus calories, on the give you treadmill 3 to burn it off you need to 1.5 spend at least calories,to burn itoff you need to 555 spend at least 25 minuteson the treadmill Lalmohansgive you minutes on 4 111 thetreadmill calories, Thehome Ministry to burn it saysdeusi-Bhailo will 760 offmeans be allowed only till hours days to go on the for the next 2.5 treadmill 384 Laxmi Puja 9pm
Entertainment//Tihar Sibling 22
This Tihar surprise your sibling with these off-the-beaten path surprises
Sanjit Pradhananga
ihar is in full swing. With it again and the jangle of deusibhailo a day of countless fervent blessings has come a week of bright are being sent abroad into the and presents changing hands, all to lights, vibrant colors and night. remind us that siblings have always an avalanche of diabetes More importantly, the most been and will be forever thus, our inducingT sweet delights. There awaited day of the holiday season— best friends and closest allies. are firecrackers crackling from Bhai Tika— is at our doorstep If you are still musing about unsuspecting gallies and the aroma again. This day commemorating what gifts will hit the sweet spot of selroti wafting through the city. the love and unbreakable bond this Tihar, stray from the beaten The locals have found another between siblings is a celebration path and surprise your sibling with excuse to make merry all over that crowns the five day Tihar. It is these novel gift ideas.
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3. For the sibling in need of a get-away 5. For the traveling soul Everybody is in need of a vacation. If you have a sibling If you are looking for a gift that is completely out of the that is tired of the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu but has limited time off work, why not send them on a box, how about a package tour toThailand? Thailand is short Pokhara get-away? Fish Tail Lodge is gem among the closest exotic destination to capital, and makes for the available places to stay in the lake city and the a wonderful vacation whether you are a shopaholic or perfect place to wash away Kathmandu blues. Located on an island, the only way of reaching the lodge is beach bum. Absolute Holidays has rolled out a special through a ferry ride across the Fewa Lake. The price of BhaiTika vacation offer that will be valid on purchase standard rooms is Rs 7000 plus taxes for single and Rs till 31st October 2014. The package includes airfare 7500 plus taxes for double rooms. The deluxe rooms that overlook the magnificent Himalayas are Rs 8000 with taxes, three star accommodation, airport- hotel- and Rs 8500 respectively. There are few better places in airport transfers by private car, visa fees and a guided the country for a proper pampering. tour of all the important destinations of Bangkok Fish Tail Lodge including the Reclining Buddha, Golden Buddha and P.O. Box 10 Lakeside, Pokhara, Nepal City Office: G.P.O. Box 140, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Tel: +977 61 465071 / 460248 / 460258 Tel: +977-1- 4229647/4229570/4221711 ext.4904. Marble Temple and the Coral Islands. Fax: +977 61 465072 Fax: 977-1-4230304 The tour will cost Rs 50,900 per person. It is by all E-mail: [email protected] measures an absolute bargain.
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4. For the Fashionista The classic saris and kurtas have been overdone. This Tihar why not go for something more avant garde? Aakarshan Fashion Boutique has rolled out a special 10-15% special discount for the festive season on all designer wear. Stroll into their Kupandole outlet and browse a wide collection of designer saris and bridal wear. The boutique specializes in hand embroidery, and the stones that they use are all imported from India. Any gift from here is bound to wow your Fashionista sibling. You cannot go wrong with lovingly crafted designer wear. Aakarshan: The Fashion Boutique Kupondole, Kathmandu, Nepal, Phone 00977-1-5547784 Entertainment//Music 24 An end to the singing Is the old deusi-bhailo tradition dying a slow death?
-Girish Subedi
eusi and bhailo are essential elements of the festive season of Tihar in Nepal. When the males play deusi and the females bhailo, the participants visit Dhouses in their neighborhoods, or of people that they know, and celebrate the festival in a musical way – by either singing in a group, backed by traditional musical instruments, or, as has been the case for more than a decade, with loud guitars and drums. The tradition of playing deusi-bhailo has changed over the years. For this, there are quite a few intriguing reasons, including misconceptions among the public, the influence of modern lifestyles, andinterception on the part of the authorities. I met up with musicians Abhiyan Kayastha and Brawn KC to talk about the popular tradition. “Most people think that we play deusi- bhailo only for the money, which is not the truth at all,” says Kayastha, who is the vocalist and guitaristof death metal band, Antyesti. Kayastha’s experience playing deusi, like many of us, goes way back to when he was a young boy. “Usually, the cash collected is used to buy musical instruments,” says KC, the newly appointed bassist for the heavy metal band, Santras. Like Kayastha, KC toohas been performing atdeusi-bhailo programs since his childhood. Since Kayastha and KCare both musicians, it is obvious that the money they’ve collected have gone towards purchasing either guitars or amplifiers. The age-old tradition of deusi-bhailohas come under criticism for a while now. There have been plenty of instances of people complaining about ill-mannered, usually inebriated, deusi-bhailo groups. Apart from their behavior, accusations have flown about their unethical demands for more money, performancesfocusing on foreign music, overtly loud sound systems, unwanted crowds, and so on. Such situations may have even taken place in our very own households during the festival. How should this be regarded then? Is this truly a misconception? The answers are straight. Kayastha and KC admit that there are instances where thedeusi- bhailo players have created such problems. But then on the flipside, Kayastha also talks about systems and renditions of songs authorities. The government has also the attitude of the hosts, who oftenlook down from contemporary foreign genres. announced that individual households uponthe group. “A lot of people completely Likewise, there is also the prevailing should give no more than Rs.50 to the ignore and mistreat the performers in some trend of dancing to the beats of performers. This, however, has not cases,” he says. This includes closing theirgates popular Bollywood songs. “This is been strictly followed. to the performers even whenthey have mostly because the mediapushes the Amidst these inconsistencies, already been given invitation cards a month “Bhana Mera Bhaiho people to live in a different culture,” playing deusi-bhailo during Tihar beforehand. “If we go by the traditional concept, Deusuray. says Kayastha. His statement justifies is still a well-practiced tradition in theentire family is given an opportunity to Sormelai Kana Deusuray. the dwindling tradition of playing Nepali society. Its main aim has been rejuvenate their livesin a musical way thanks to Rato Batoo Deusuray. traditional tunes, along with the usage to spread happiness and to respect the performers, which is something they need Chiploa Batoo Desuray. of folk instruments such as the madal. households with relatives that have to appreciate and admit,” he says. Laddai Paddai Deusuray. KC recalls that in his teenage passed away that year. Let’s just hope Akeya Hami Deusuray. The way deusi-bhailo is celebrated is days—a decade ago—his group could that this fun filled tradition does not ...... Deusuray roam the city playing deusi the entire changing along with the times. This is apparent ...... Deusuray die out in the days to come, as it seems in the way the performances are presented...... Deusuray” night. Nowadays, the time limit to be heading towardsthat fate at the Today, the usual sight is that of loud sound has been restricted to 10pm by the moment.
Entertainment//Bhintuna 26 Nepal’s biggest bail-out Nhu daya Bhintuna 1135 is just around the corner. The Newars of Kathmandu don’t really need a reason to celebrate and make merry. But wait till you hear why the New year celebrations started.
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very year at the heart of design depends on who you are a rallying call for the preservation the Tihar celebrations, in talking to). Legends have it that of the Newar language, culture, between the fi recrackers and instead of using his new found riches and identity. “It is probably the the avalanche of sweets and for personal fulfi llment, Sakhwa longest standing political rally in the confections, is an event that paid off all the outstanding debts country,” Shakya says with a smile, Ehas been celebrated with vim and of everybody in Kathmandu, a “it’s been going on for the past 36 gusto for well over a millennium. bandwagon all residents happily got y e ar s .” Th e unique, but oft forgotten, Nepal onto. Th e momentous day did not Today, the political innuendos Sambat turns 1135 this year and like slip from memory and evolved to of Bhintuna are perhaps slightly every year a myriad of events are become a historical marker. So much tongue and cheek, what remains being organized to commemorate it. so that recently, medieval Tibetan is the undeniable spirit of joviality Some of the Nhu daya Nhu Daya Bhintuna (literally manuscripts have been uncovered that descends upon the Valley and Bhintuna 1135 events meaning Happy New Year in Newari) which dates to the era “according to beyond during the New Year. Th is being hosted this year is a phrase most Kathmanduties are the year of the cancellation of debts.” year Nhu Daya Bhintuna falls on 24 familiar with. Many have been party to Th e modern day celebrations, October and will be commemorated the various rallies and marches that are however, have other, more political with hundreds of diff erent events held to commemorate it. Th e reasons roots. Th e once ubiquitous Nepal across Kathmandu. Th ere is no and origins of Bhintuna celebrations Sambat was at fi rst gradually then one o rganization that oversees however, like much of the rest of vehemently marginalized ever since the commemoration; instead, Nepali history, are veiled in layers the Bikram Sambat was introduced the rallies and cultural walks can What: candle1 Walk 1135 of mythology and folklore. I tried to by Chandra Shumsher at the advent be as numerous as the Newari Who: Rotaract club of Lalitpur unpack some of it, over a cup of tea, of the 20th century. In the time of the settlements. Th e three Durbar Where: Mangal Bazaar, Lalitpur
with Kiran Shakya, the president of Panchayat era, Newari culture and Squares and communal Dabalis are When: 23October, 3pm onwards Newa Bhasa Mankha Khala. language faced further repression usually hubs for gatherings however. According to most accounts, during the fervent nationalism drive. Find out what event is being held Sankhadar Sakhwa, a local Th e present day motorcycle rallies near you. You are bound to fi nd one Kathmandu merchant, stumbled and cultural walks are remnants of a few blocks away. upon great wealth (although through the Newar community’s response; Nhu Daya Bhintuna! Happy accident, hard work, or by shrewd their attempt to use the New Year as celebrating! What: candle2 Rally 1135 Who: dhumbakhel Mahila Samaj Where: dallu, Kathmandu When: 23 October, 5pm onwards
What:3 cycle Rally Who: Ward No.25 youth club Where: Makhan Tole, Kathmandu When: 24 October, 7am onwards
What: Motorbike4 Rally 1135 Who: Newa Student association Where: Mangal Bazaar, Lalitpur When: 24 October, 11am onwards
What: Rally for 5diff erently-abled People Who: Gwahali for diff erently-abled People (GdaP) Where: Basantapur, Kathmandu When: 24 October, 7am to 11am
Entertainment//Drinks 28 Heavenly concoctions Celebrate Tihar this year with creative cocktails of the new era, courtesy VarunThapa, mixologist at Monin Studio. With the constant Ma Pa Se checks that are bound to take place this festive season, we encourage people to create these cocktails at home. Surprise your family with your newfound concoction skills!
AA dam’s heaven B A • Stolichnaya vodka 60ml • Monin apple syrup 20ml • Monin Cinnamon syrup 10ml • Lime juice 10ml • Lemonade Top up A drink with a mouth-watering flavor. Layered with apple, lemons, and the spicy taste of cinnamon it just has the right amount of tangy and spicy coupled with that neat kick of vodka, which makes it so irresistible to the taste buds. According to Abrahamic beliefs, Adam, believed to be the first male, was cast out of Eden because he tasted a forbidden fruit – the apple. Now imagine that divine flavor in a cocktail. That’s what Adam’s Heaven is.
B Lavender bliss • Sparkling wine 150ml • Monin Lavender syrup 15ml • Angostura bitter 5ml This lovely looking drink can be easily concocted at home. Lavender Bliss has that unique floral sweet taste that is laced with lemon and citrus. What makes this drink special is that taste coupled with the fizz of sparkling wine and a hint of bitter flavors as well.
Entertainment//Fr!day Films 30 BangingC acophony,or, truelove.com “Mere mobile ka tire bhi puncture ho gaya, aur mere battery ka gadi bhi dead ho gayi.”
-Prawin Adhikari
s you dumb? Dummm? If you is, Bang, Bang! Two actors who know how bad they are at the acting job, and equally well understand how well their bodies are coveted by consumers of the IBollywood fare, do everything mechanical and gymnastic to sustain the attention of viewers long enough to let the movie end. If you pump enough money in for ridonkulous sequences, you’ll get idiots to spend their money watching anything. Kaif and Roshan – yeah, we see you! Knight and Day – with Tom Cruise and Camron Diaz – was bad enough; now we have its “official” Bollywood remake. A tradition of filmmaking exists that insults the viewer. It comes from filmmakers believing they know what the audience wants. The audience mostly doesn’t know what it wants when it goes to the theater – do you know what you want? Movies like Bang Bang require that we go to the theater like sheep in a flock, unquestioning, mouths agape at silly stunts, drooling after the hyper-stylized bodies of the actors.
Directed by Bang Bang renders Indian locales in Bang Bang runs on the strange fuel of star-power and Siddharth Anand such a style as to make them utterly pointlessness. It is a direct antithesis to Haider – reviewed Produced by unrecognizable: the roofs of a shanty- here last week – in that it actively alienates the viewer from Fox Star Studios town could have been from anywhere in the third-world; the snow-covered their own political and aesthetic reality. Written by Sujoy Ghosh terraces of Shimla could have been them home? Does she not need to have Suresh Nair shot anywhere with a bit of snow. Kaif An international terrorist – are there just packed a valid passport on her way to the and Roshan are both manufactured the “domestic” variety in this age? – is locked local restaurant, if she is to end up romping Starring commodities, unlike characters in Haider Hrithik Roshan up in London. His friends get him out, but in Mediterranean beaches? Kaif does nothing Katrina Kaif who brought local flavor and dialects to he is an angry old man, so he wants the Koh- useful in the movie – she pouts, squeals, Danny Denzongpa the screen and kept the story rooted to i-noor stolen from the Brits: this would insult shows how weak and stupid the female of the Jaaved Jaffrey the soil. That must be the reason Bang both India and the UK, and would derail an species is, and how she constantly needs to Pawan Malhotra Bang goes as far out into the world as it Jimmy Shergill extradition treaty between the two countries, be saved by a hyper-muscular man because can to tell the story of an Indian couple – keeping terrorists of the “international” other beefed-up men are also after her. She Cinematography so that the story appears alien, impossible variety safe. The Koh-i-noor gets stolen, and plays the insulting role given to women in Vikas Sivaraman to empathize with. Nowhere in it is the the thief travels to Shimla from London, for most stories since the Iliad or the Ramayana Sunil Patel pretext of reality or relationship to the the simple reason that the story requires him – that of a trophy over whom men fight. Her Edited by concerns of the people who’ll come to the to meet Harleen, a bank receptionist who job is to run, duck, scream for help, act cute. Akiv Ali theaters to watch it. It is not a work that works in that town. The thief steals away the Roshan, whose physique must have been asks the viewer to think or feel: it asks bored, boring receptionist, and she gets to drafted by a committee of artists who draw Running time merely that the viewer allow the movie 169minutes have the adventure of a lifetime. That’s the comic-book characters, runs, ducks, beats to bang their heads into oblivion, to a story. up men and says things only the director hollow sensation of seeing the world pass Apart from a few song-dance routines and must have found funny, and exacts revenge by, but without the volition to enter the another couple of action sequences, there from an old man – the international terrorist world being shown, or to pull the make- really is nothing in the movie at all. Nothing. played by Danny Denzongpa. It is a pity to belief world into their own reality. For a big Bollywood release, the music is see Denzongpa growl and pretend to hand- The asinine minds behind this surprisingly disappointing. Not a line of combat Roshan, at his advanced age, and still cacophonous edifice to mediocrity reveal dialogue remains with the viewer after the play the foreigner baddie. He is the stand-in themselves as the parting joke in the Prawin Adhikari annoying loudness of the movie ends. Bang for the Muslim threat to Indian nationalism. writes fiction and movie. At the very end, when the hero Bang goes from one pretty locale to another, Javed Jaffery, another talented man wasted screenplays, and has achieved his aims, and when the from one car chase to another, and fizzles in the movie, says about a list of his associate teaches. He is an heroine has rescued him away from his out, a damp squib that never delivers the big terrorists – “Don’t give me the Pakistani assistant editor with handlers to a private paradise, the hero La.Lit, the literary bang promised in the title. batting lineup.” Somehow, that is supposed to magazine, accessible says there is just one more thing left to Why is it that only women have be a joke. online at www. do. “What?” asks the girl. “Bang, bang,” boring lives, and only a man can come to Bang Bang runs on the strange fuel of lalitmag.com His says the hero, smirking at the audience. their rescue? What is it about women in star-power and pointlessness. It is a direct collection of short I’ve heard of the guy getting the girl at the stories The Vanishing mainstream movies that make them easy antithesis to Haider – reviewed here last Act was published end of a story. But, this was just crass and to drag along on an international romp of week – in that it actively alienates the viewer in March, 2014, by retch-inducing. Don’t watch this movie if crime and dispose of, if needed, by sending from their own political and aesthetic reality. Rupa Publications. you’ve managed to stay away until now.