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“NEPalis say No To CasH. No CrEDiT CarDs EiTHEr” “BaNks susPEND EXPaNsioN PlaNs. No NEW BraNCHEs iN rEmoTE arEas” “HumaN aTms oN THE risE”

efore you thought head- terms of roads, wire-based ser- line news couldn’t get vices, slow or non-existing post- more sensational, think al service, and override all elec- Bagain, because as wildly tricity-based services, allowing unrealistic as it may seem now, for fast and convenient means given suitable infrastructural and for transfer of information. technological support, this could With mobile banking, cus- be the next big thing in Nepal. If tomer requirement is just re- the success of M-Pesa (Kenya) duced to a mobile phone sup- and Smart (Philippines) are any porting SMS service. Customers indication, mobile banking will can access their banks and it’s revolutionize the way people use range of services on their way money in this country. People to work, while vacationing on a could pay for products and ser- beach or when they are waiting vices and carry out bank transac- for their order to come through tions with their mobiles. at a restaurant. Nepal has witnessed expo- But before Fr!day predicted nential growth in the telecom- doomsday for the humble wal- munications sector. With three let and asked people to do away established mobile network with ‘plastic cards’ of all makes, operators (MNO) having a sub- we thought of having a tête- scriber base of 6million plus, à-tête with a visionary banker mobile phones have emerged as who has been at the helm of an a tool to break barriers of low organization credited with ush- infrastructure development in ering in this trend in Nepal.

turn to page 2 for more of it! ECS Media 5 Rupee Cine Bankers’ Night Write Way what’s on Fundraiser Spey Livet and Participate in the you can help Party nepal 11th edition of make a difference brings you a gath- Quixote Cove to cinema in ering of bankers Bookshop’s nepal. Be a part for a fun night. Tavern Tales and things to do of this unique With music from interact with fundraiser and help raise money for Attila Manju and shots of Spey Livet, writer Samrat Upadhayay and his stu- cinemaic betterment. you would not want to miss this. dents on the art of creative writing. this week 9 July (Friday), 6:30 pm 9 July (Friday), 8: 00 pm 10 July (Saturday), 5:00 pm 4 cover Issue 24 June 8 - 14, 2010 Fr!day

Given the geographic limitation and absence of infrastructural branchless banking addresses On NRB publishing guidelines the needs of three - all but the for mobile banking. ones who simply don’t see a Well, they have already and as it support for the banking channel to proliferate beyond urban need. You’ll never convince a turns out, it was too early, and guy to bank who doesn’t want in the end not actually cover- centres, mobile banking has given new hopes to financial to just because now there is mo- ing mobile banking operations bile banking. – it was only for an element of liberalization and reaching financial services to remote villages in Thus, yes, based on the banking services that was deliv- above, I do see mobile banking ered using methods of mobility every corner of the country. ushering in an era of branchless (physical movement of cash and banking in Nepal. vehicles) to deliver banking services. This is not what mobile On compatible mobile banking is about! technology and poor perception NRB really does not have to about mobile telephony in react to everything – it is the re- Nepal. sponsibility of the FIs under its Public perception plays an im- regulatory purview that need to portant role in the acceptance of act prudently and adopt mecha- any new service. The quality and nisms and means that are of high reliability of mobile telephony standards and meet the necessary has improved over the years and national and international norms the competition is also playing for electronic transactions. an important role in ensuring The Central Bank of Kenya this. The only way to address is- (CBK), where we have the very sues of poor public perception is successful mobile banking plat- through end user education and form called M-Pesa, has been de- mass mobilizations. Advocating bating the issue of guidelines for financial literacy will also have mBanking, but to date it has not to be done as it is one thing to formulated any. That does not have financial access, but man- mean that it has not been closely aging finances (however limited linked to its overall development. that maybe) is a totally differ- To the contrary CBK was closely ent aspect. User education and involved with the M-Pesa devel- awareness campaigns with joint opment team right from the trial participation between technol- and testing phases, which was con- ogy providers, mobile operators ducted through grants by DFID. and banks will also help in alle- There is a famous quote that viating some of these concerns. is applicable here: “regulation The government and the donor before innovation kills innova- agencies can and will have to play tion”. Thus, whenever one talks a very important role – and actu- of a perimeter (as a guideline ally this is an area that all parties in many ways it is), the obvious can actually come together for a question is - is it to keep people “win-win” scenario. in or to keep people out? That is a very restrictive view to take On addressing public concerns regarding security. when we have a much larger op- It is safe. We can say this confi- portunity to bring in the majori- dently. Since our rollout of mo- ty of the nation into the domain A Friday morning meeting with efficient and cost effective way Thus, when it is fully integrated, bile banking services in October and realm of financial services. Suman Joshi, the engaging CEO of of reaching them. anybody with a mobile phone 2009 we have had no incidents On the banking sector having Laxmi Bank, tells me it’s possible. will be a potential customer! This where customer transactions woken up to this opportunity On being inspired from the opens up new avenues for growth have been hacked into or com- and on competition. On the mobile banking success of M-Pesa and Smart and revenue for the banking in- promised at any given point in As I have said before, the possi- phenomenon. in Kenya and Philippines dustry overall – and significantly, time. This service works with bilities are endless. I would like I strongly feel that this is one of respectively. nd this will actually make the “bank- 2FA (2 Factor Authentication) to say here that there needs to the best things happening to Ne- The business model is essentially ing pie” larger. security robustness. This means be a perfect marriage between pal. It truly is a weapon of mass the same. We are not trying to that, 1) Transactions can only be mobile network operators and empowerment for our sizeable ru- do anything radically different in On mobile banking ushering in made through one’s mobile num- institutions providing such ser- ral population. It spells freedom. Nepal. I have travelled to Africa an era of branchless banking ber, which is unique. 2) The sys- vices. We as a bank are open to Freedom from having to trek for and have seen first-hand how mo- in Nepal. tem automatically generates a collaborations and partnerships days together to get to the nearest bile banking has transformed the There are three key factors that PIN that is sent to one’s mobile with other banks, financial insti- bank. Freedom for the fears asso- lives of the people living at the propel this thought: as a SMS. Only the mobile owner tutions, MNOs and independent ciated with handing over hard- Bottom Of the Pyramid (BOP) Level of banking penetration + has access to this security code. operators who would want to ex- earned money to strangers sitting by allowing them to take control Insufficient banking infrastructure Transactions are made only to tend this service throughout the across a glass window. Freedom and manage their finances for High volume of cash transac- accounts and numbers that the country. If you talk about Laxmi from shrewd money lenders. All better standards of living. I want tions going through a market sender specifies and only when Bank, we believe that we are far they would need is a mobile and to emulate the same in Nepal. Good / robust mobile sub- instructions are sent in the pre- ahead of competing organiza- basic knowledge of sending and scriber base On a timeline for mobile scribed syntax using the special tions as we have the early mover’s receiving an SMS. With mobile From these factors, we can banking to effectively PIN code that the sender holds. advantage. Having said that, I penetration reaching the 7 million have the picture for inferred de- penetrate the remotest corners In the event of handset loss, in- think competition is irrelevant at mark and growing exponentially, mand which is very big for Ne- of the country. formation can be sent to any of this point of time. Our aim is to mobile banking would lend truth pal. Then, we can ask questions I believe it would take around two the respective bank’s branches upgrade and spread the service as to the term ‘Anytime Anywhere within this as to: “How many of years for the service to explode so that the facility is de-activat- widely as possible throughout the Banking’. For the urban yuppies these people are not banking be- to it’s full potential. Required ed immediately. country. And we definitely cannot this would be the next big life- cause - of cost; of inconvenience; technology is available with us. do that alone. I would say banks style revolution. Picture this – they don’t trust the banks; they On opportunities for mobile Increased mobile penetration is have woken up to the opportu- you would not need to carry cash see no need for banking. banking in the remittance the need of the hour. The recent nity and I know of a few who are or credit/debit cards. No hunting Of the above four types of sector. launch by Ncell (mobile with SIM already working with a definite for ATMs when you need cash people, mobile banking and We are often described as a card for Rs. 999) adds steam to plan in mind. We welcome foreign unexpectedly. The mobile will re- remittance economy. Billions our efforts. Such product develop- collaborations as well. After all, it place your wallet. of rupees are flowing into the ments would make mobile phones Banks offering mobile bank- would be a win-win situation for For banks and financial in- country every year. Banks and more affordable and we can reach ing services in Nepal are everybody involved. stitutions (FIs) this would be our services to places and people mostly supporting some or financial institutions can cash all of the following services in on this. Philippines is a great akin to turning conventional which would have not been pos- Last thoughts. n Account Balance Enquiry example. With mobile banking, banking upside down. We could sible or would have been very ex- Mobile banking in my opinion n Account Statement Enquiries people do not even have to go to reach locations we never would pensive by conventional means. would touch every conceivable have thought possible through n Fund Transfer between Ac- money transfer agencies to get counts economic activity on a day to day conventional brick-and-mortar money sent from abroad. Mon- On how different the Nepali n Credit/Debit Alerts level, empowering the poor and ey could be transferred directly branches. Mobile banking would banking industry would n Minimum Balance Alerts making for the next big lifestyle n Bill Payment Alerts from sender to receiver. The re- give us an immense reach to the be when mobile banking element for urbanites. Mobile technology is fully integrated. n Bill Payment ceiver would have control over ‘informal economy’ of the rural banking is the perfect example populace. The next big wave of Tremendously different than n Recent Transaction History how much of the money to use Requests as to how emerging technology customer base for us is going to what we are seeing today – both and how much to safe-keep for n Information Requests e.g. benefits lives. come from the rural population in terms of the currently BANKED Interest/Exchange Rates future use in their mobile itself. and mobile banking is the most segments and the UN-BANKED. Wouldn’t that be great? Thumbs up to that! page3 talk of the town make your statement

“I used to live in libraries and I sometimes still do.”

saTisH sHarma, Photogra- pher, on his love of books.

“A translation is not a translation unless it gives you the music of the poem.”

DaN sTaV, Ambassador of Israel to nepal, on translating foreign language poetry to nepali.

“Somehow-I don’t know if you can call it destiny-I ended up meeting musicians as soon as I got to Japan.”

BoBiN BaJraCHarya, Singer, on how he became a musician.

“I enjoy teaching and with the many researches we conduct I feel that I have been able to be of service to the nation, which gives me a lot of happiness.” hall of frame Dr. PusHPa raJ sHarma, Head of the De- partment of Child Health, T.U. Teaching Hospital, on what keeps him going in the field after more Exclusive than three decades. Gathering “Don’t underestimate yourself – This week, the who’s who remember women are experts of Kathmandu gathered at multitasking.” for a night of festivties. kamal TulaDHar, on how working women are able to balance work and home. “Internet is a Pandora’s box of knowledge, a vast storehouse of information, accessible worldwide.”

suDHir ParaJuli, CEo of Subisu Cablenet Pvt. Ltd., on his definition of the internet. 6 people Issue 24 June 8 - 14, 2010 Fr!day

one question Should prostitution be legalized in Nepal? Prostitution as we all know has always existed in Nepal in one form or the other. But should it be legalized? What would be the consequences? Will it do good? Friday collects differing views. — Fr!day Correspondents suDarsHaN raJaN kHaTiWaDa arzu raNa DEuBa sHrEsTHa Theatre Director, Mandala Theatre Group Constituent Assembly Member, Nepal Congress Director, Information & Advocacy, Save the Children yes, prostitution should be legal- no, I don’t think so. The problem with ized in my view. Even though it has nepal is that we have a very high Historically, it is one of the not been legalized, it is still prac- poverty rate and once prostitution is oldest professions in the world ticed on a large scale. Legalization legalized parents will definitely start and people cannot escape from would minimize threats associated selling their daughters off. Even if the the fact that it is an uncomfort- with this practice. Because it is a government does decide to legalize it, able reality of the society we profession, there is no reason why in order to have a clean commercial sex live in. yes, it could be legalized, people should hide from the com- trade, licenses should be given to only but not in a way to promote munity to practice it. I don’t think those who are already engaged in this sex trade, rather to protect the prostitution would be encouraged field. no more licenses should be given ones engaged in it. Legalization because of its legalization but it out. Having said that, I feel nepal will should entail a strong regulatory would rather neutralize the dan- be a bazaar for selling girls in no time if mechanism. gers and crimes linked with it. prostitution is legalized.

maDaN krisHNa sHrEsTHa Actor & Activist

I wouldn’t have much of an opinion about legalizing it but I personally asHmiNa raNJiT never liked it. It might have some Feminist and Artist benefits for the society, but its disad- sHaNTa DiXiT vantages overshadow those benefits. I think so. This is not to say that its Director, Rato Bangala School It might help a woman economically going to be ‘good’ or ‘bad’ but I feel but later on life will be hard for her it should be legalized. Because of its Prostitution is a right that sex kids. The word vaisyavritti itself is a illegal status, women have always been workers deserve if they have black stain on womanhood. Also victims and as a result trafficking has entered this profession willingly, I think that all our religions have also increased. If prostitution is legal- so yes, it should be legalized. always been against prostitution and ized, then it will become an option, not Sex workers will also get more legalizing it would be going against a compulsion. The torture that women protection if done so. our religion. face will also lessen. people power behind the change

spot light Man of Kaleidoscopic Commercials Friday strikes a heart to heart with the man of ads. —suyasha sitaula dubbed in Nepali. You are living I have been handling the Wai How was it different in in a global world; you got to ac- Wai account for 10 years now. comparison to other ads? cept it. There has to be a censor- The best part of working with First, I travelled all over Ne- ship board that says this ad will Wai Wai is it is a product loved pal, which I haven’t done for any other ads. I stayed in places idden among the lofty you have to keep the Nepali so- not suit the audience here, it is by each and every Nepali. Also it where it was fantastic to interact office complexes in cial fabric in mind. alien to them. They have to give is very challenging designing an with indigenous people. I learnt Kupondole, lies Vchi- a logical explanation. Every ad ad for such a popular product be- about their customs and tradi- tra, a leading ad agency So is it just the expertise that has to go through censorship. cause it has to be appealing to ev- H we lack? ery strata of the Nepali society. tions. We worked 3-4 months run by Harshwardhan Shahani. What was so challenging researching for this ad. It was a Harshwardhan has been in Ne- No, see, as far as the availabil- Every cast, creed and language ity of technical knowhow is about making the recent TV barrier needs to be broken. wonderful experience. ! pal for the last 13 years and has commercials for Wai Wai? worked as a consultant in vari- concerned, we are not far be- ous ad agencies before establish- hind. Nepal has good physical ing his own. An ardent writer infrastructure in place. How- as a college student, he chose ever, we lack skilled manpower. to write ads instead of news It doesn’t serve my purpose to and literature and very well have a computer, which is run- suited himself. The man behind ning at the speed of light and the multi-lingual Wai Wai ad, a guy who can’t think sitting in Harshwardhan, opens himself front of it. to Friday: How do you feel about Indian How did you get to like the ad TV commercials being dubbed business? in Nepali? I have been in the ad business for I am not in favor of that. It’s a the last twenty years. I worked foreign concept that is thrust in Mumbai for a lot of agencies. upon the Nepali population. Basically I started working as a There are certain ads that the writer. I knew I wouldn’t be a people can’t just identify them- serious writer as in a novelist. selves with. There are many I knew I wouldn’t be writing brands that have Indian brand songs as well. The only interest- icons endorsing which is totally ing profession available to me as irrelevant for Nepali consumers. a writer was with advertising It’s stupidity on the part of the agencies. advertiser to be dubbing those kinds of ads. How do you think is the scenario of TV commercials in So should they be banned? Nepal? No, you can’t ban them. There Well, when I came here first in are of course other foreign ads 1997, it was very basic. But in the last 13 years it has taken an immense leap forward. It was ridiculous back then, sometimes it still is, but at least the industry is heading in the right direc- tion. When making a commercial in Nepal, what do you focus on? First of all, you have to look at the concept, which needs to be widely understood. Nepal has two parallel societies. The very up-market who are super rich and well educated, and the very poor, the village-folk, most of whom unfortunately are il- literate. There is a wide gap in the comprehension level of the two and also in their lifestyles. When creating a commercial or any kind of communication in Nepal, it has to cross a lot of platforms. If that is on the dot, then you successfully commu- nicate the message. You have to keep in mind the social environment. You can’t be too western- ized, you can’t be too Indianized; 8 events Issue 24 June 8 - 14, 2010 Fr!day

what’s on TOP 3 With events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week. Here are our top 3 picks: 1. 5 ruPEE CiNE things to do This week Short Film Factory brings you a unique fundraiser. Support this POST US: Listings can be cause and help the world of cinema flourish in nepal. sent by email – events@ 2. BaNkErs’ NigHT fridayweekly.com.np or call Start your weekend with some good music and great conversations at Spey Livet’s us at any of the following this week Bankers’ night at 1905 Restaurant. numbers - 5011571, 3. WriTiNg iT rigHT 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat Quixote’s Cove Bookshops, brings to you the 11th edition of Tavern Tales Listings are free, but with Samrat Upadhyay and his students. Be a part of this interaction and get 8 9 10 the acclaimed author’s take on creative writing. inclusion is not guaranteed 11 12 13 14 due to limited space.

“The Buddist Chekhov” from the San concert with Binod Katuwal on flute arTs Francisco Chronicle. His second short ~ perc ~ voc & VJ Mira. story collection - “The Royal Ghosts,” omkarnations won the 2007 Asian American Literary Attila Manju is a familiar face in the opening Date: 14 June (Monday) Award. His first novel, “The Guru Goan music scene, where he performs 5 Rupee Cine Closing Date: 13 July (Tuesday) of Love” was first published in 2003 with foreign and local musicians. He Venue: Gallery 32, Dent Inn and his second novel “The Buddha’s is of German -Turkish origin and Time: 10 am to 6 pm (except orphan,” was recently released. has made India his home for many Fund Raiser Launch Party Saturdays, Sundays and public years now. A charismatic and groovy Date: July 9 (Friday), Venue: House of Music, Thamel, Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, holidays) performer, Attila is a free spirit rocker Entry: Rs. 245 + 5, 4471104, [email protected] 4241942, [email protected], sPorTs with an embracing voice. He is touring website www.dent-inn.com/ Kathmandu at present and is a real his event is a project by Docskool as a part of Short Film Factory. Short gallery32 summer adventure Camp treat to watch. The Bankers’ night Film Factory is an independent cine project aiming to be realized as a public opening Date: 4 July (Sunday) will gather professionals from various participatory film fund in nepal; an existence of which would enable cinematically In artist Gaurav Shrestha’s recent Closing Date: 9 July (Friday) banks in Kathmandu under one roof sound individuals to realize cinema without social, economic or political barriers. exhibition ‘omkarnations’, all the Venue: I.o. office, Jhamsikhel where they would mingle, chat, listen T paintings bear a similarity - “oM”, Cost: Rs. 8000 (6-8 years), Rs. 9000 to Attila Manju’s music, and have a Cinema stepping into not so glorious 50 some years in nepal, still functions on the a symbol which manifests itself (9-12 years), Rs. 9500 (13-16 years) good time. basis of repetition, and has not yet broken free form the shackles of capitalism and with every Hindu since birth. The Age limit: 6-8, 9-12, 13-16 years power play. Film as a free form of expression, of a space where the film-maker freely sound and shape of “oM” is also 2111505, [email protected] explores reflections of society is not yet a reality. The SFF project aims to change that known as “omkar”. In this series WorlD CuP sPECial by a participatory approach with the people who watch films. of paintings, Shrestha expresses the omkar in various forms, colours Wave your Flag and arrangements which he calls opening Date: 11 June (Friday) The 5 Rupee cine fund is a public participation project where people from all parts Closing Date: 11 July (Sunday) of life can contribute in the making of SFF as a local fund. In incubation (2010 – 2013), omkarnations - the incarnations of omkar. Venue: The Factory, Mandala Street, SFF targets to produce six films created by young nepali filmmakers. This fund aims Thamel, 4701185 to make it happen. Catch project partners Albatross and Alt F4 as they play live aiming All geared up for the event, the to encourage nepalis to contribute to the development of nepal’s first film fund. your venue will be decorated to resemble pocket change can make it happen. iNTEraCTioN urban assault level 1 a world cup stadium with posters, mind management Workshop Dates: 17 July (Saturday) flags, and to add to that, face For success and the journey beyond Venue: Initiative outdoor office, paintings. Max informs that this Date: 10 July (Saturday) Jhamsikhel event, which will be one of a kind, Venue: Universal Spiritual Centre, Cost: Rs 1800 per person is sure to blow everyone away – Kamaladi Age limit: 12 years and above patrons can expect prizes, buckets of Qs Time : 3 pm - 4 pm 2111505, [email protected] beer, and many other attractions. with Kshitiz 4223118, [email protected] monsoon madness - Trishuli World Cup - Bronco Billy style Adhiraj Writing it right opening Date: 9 June (Wednesday) Program Producer, Short Film Factory High Water Date: Saturday, 10 July 2010 opening Date: 7 July Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) 3 Time: 5 pm Closing Date: 8 July, 4701295 / Venue: Bronco Billy Restaurant, Venue: Quixote’s Cove, The 4700866, [email protected] Pulchowk, 5526212 Bookshop, Jawalakhel, Entry: Rs. 50 5536974, [email protected] Its monsoon time and rivers are Bronco Billy, the only Tex-Mex not So Glorious flowing in full strength – Ultimate Restaurant in Town, is celebrating Short Film Factory is determined to make quality Nepali Descents nepal is running a series of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in cinema, ones which the world takes notice of. adrenaline filled “Trishuli high water” style. The restaurant is showing expeditions at unbeatable monsoon all the matches within restaurant prices. A two day trip starting from hours - that is till 10 pm- on a 1. What makes your project different than any other Nepali movie? Baireni, the Trishuli high water expedition is large projection screen, and special If you compare a public participation cine project with a commercial film, there a monsoon-special river journey when International cocktails from the is a problem. SFF 5 Rupees. Fund is a fund dedicated to establish Short Film huge runoffs from the river’s tributaries match-playing countries will be Factory as a locally empowered fund that makes ground breaking films. The fund make it swell with voluminous water served during the matches at a very empowers and strengthens the bond a film has with its makers; its audience. making for a thrilling adventure. special price. While a guest can Quixote’s Cove presents the 2. rs. 5 for funding 6 movie projects! sounds impractical and more enjoy the regular Mexican delicacies, 11th edition of Tavern Tales at the which is its focal menu during the of a gimmick. your take? bookshop featuring Samrat Upadhyay It is Rs. 5 for establishing nepal’s first film fund, empowered and groomed musiC matches, it is also serving European and two of his creative writing dishes from European match- by local participation. The fund wishes to make much more than just six students from Indiana University. attila manju Band - live in films; these are films only lined up for the next four years. playing nations in the World Cup. concert Keeping the local taste in mind, The fund raiser is a campaign, launched to establish the notion of film as a The event will feature a short talk A groovy and magical performance. the restaurant is also serving tangy participatory content and the need for nepal to realize that films exist only by the acclaimed author and his DJ session by BMan and mouth watering favourites like as a cultural component; this is not a limited form and it cannot exist that two students on the issue of writing Date: 9 July, Friday steamy momos, mouth burning way. Contributions to the fund are open in multiple dimensions; Rs. 5 is the about home and various ways a Venue: 1905 Regal Hall (Indoor) Chicken Chilis and Kebabs among basic amount for an individual to allow young nepali films to take birth. creative writing course assists writers Time: 8pm onwards other. in tackling the topic. The talk will be Entrance: Rs. 350, 4225272, 4215068 3. When you say that the past 50 years of Nepali cinema have followed by an open floor discussion. In the beverage department, apart been “not so glorious” haven’t you discounted the evolutions it spey livet Bankers’ Night from serving international brands of has undergone? Samrat Upadhyay is the director Date: Friday July 9, 2010 beer like Budweiser, Heineken, Corona We are calling it “not so glorious” not saying it’s in the drain or using it in the of the creative writing program at Time: 8 pm onwards and oranjeboom, one can also enjoy derogatory sense. There has been an evolution indeed but it has been guided Indiana University. He is the first Venue: 1905, Kanthipath the finest South African wines. by principle agendas of capitalism and power play. Cinema must evolve as a nepali-born fiction writer to be Price: Rs 600 with two shots of Spey form where the filmmaker, its promoter, and the viewer are all willing to believe published in America. His first book, Livet lakhey’s Ps3 Fun in the power it carries as a form of self expression. My vision is to put nepali “Arresting God in Kathmandu,” a opening Date: 11June (Friday) cinema on a ground where the world watches it with subtitles without ever collection of short stories was the Party nepal, together with Spey Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) fearing repetition or fanaticizing the poverty we live in. winner of the 2001 Whiting Writers’ Livet, brings you Spey Livet Bankers’ Venue: Lakhey Restraurant and Bar, Award and earned him the title of night with Attila Manju (Goa) live in Durbar Marg, 4230212 in cinemas NoW sHoWiNg i Hate luv storys ComiNg sooN World Cup Thrills @ 1905 Restaurant Chapter9 House of Music new york Café A cynical assistant director (Imran Kantipath, 4215068 Jhamsikhel, 5525979 Thamel, 9851075172 Thapathali, 4101532 Khan) must work with a sunny Absolute Bar Chopstix Hadock nIDC Canteen Pulchowk, 5521408 Kumaripati, 5551118 Jhamsikhel, 5546431 Durbarmarg production designer (Sonam Aqua Java Zing Cinnamon lounge K2 Restaurant Rice & Bowl Kapoor) who adores romantic films. Thamel, 4254809 Jhamsikhel, 5521339 Thamel, 4700043 Tripureswor, 4260677 showing at : Jai nepal Attic Bar Candles Restaurant Kilroys Rox Bar Cast: Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor Lazimpat, 442615 & Bar Thamel, 4250440 Hyatt Regency, 4491234 Putalisadak, 4438017 Director: Punit Malhotra Bhumi Restro Lakhey Restaurant The Turning Point Lounge Cosmopolitian Café & Bar Restaurant Lazimpat, 4412193 Basantapur, 4225246 Durbarmarg, Jhamsikhel, knight and Day milenge milenge lamhaa Buzz Café Dhokaima Cafe 4230212 5521338 Baluwatar, 4429903 Patan Dhoka, 5522173 Le Trio Restaurant The Ghangri Café June Havens (Diaz) finds her everyday A fairy tale love story where Priya Vikram (Sanjay Dutt), an undercover Café Reena Food Court & Bar Pulchowk, life tangled with that of a secret agent mistakes Amit for being her love intelligence officer is sent to investigate Durbarmarg, 4239682 naxal Pulchowk, 9803160266 5528703 (Cruise) who has realized he isn’t destiny, however their relation ends this highly confidential mission as he Café olla Restaurant Funky Buddha Bar & Lobsters The Factory Durbarmarg, 4231323 Thamel, 4701185 supposed to survive his latest mission. and both get back to their own lives. teams up with Aziza (Bipasha Basu). & Bar Café Kantipath, 4232763 Thamel- 9841609064 namaste Café & Bar Wimpys Jawalakhel, showing at : Kumari Hall 1 showing at : Kumari Hall 1I releasing on: 16 July Casa Toscana Hasty Tasty narsing Chowk, 5521744 Cast: Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise Cast: Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu, Kunal Kapoor Pulchowk, 5537775 Durbarmarg 4218102 Director: James Mangold Director: Satish Kaushik Director: Rahul Dholakia

Lakhey is holding a PS3 FIFA 2010 Since the coffee shop is at the team and get 10% discount on all Attic is screening almost each and every Development” (http://groups. Football Tournament during the VAUDE showroom, which is a food and beverages. game....so catch your favorite sport on comminit.com/node/318017). entire month of the FIFA World top quality German outdoor 10 ft big screen projected by Sharp Cup. Customers can look forward gear company, this is the hub for soccer Fever Weekly Farmers’ market to a special menu and cool offers DEUTSCHE supporters. opening Date: 11 June (Friday) Date: 10 July (Saturday) on the bar menu. A live band will be Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) misCEllaNEous Venue: 1905 Restaurant Garden playing every Wednesdays, and DJ Coffee shop’s World Cup Venue: Rox Bar, Hyatt Regency, Time: 9 am to 12 pm session with different DJs will be opening Date: 11June (Friday) Bouddha, 4491234 10th Bagmati river Festival - Contact: 4225272, 4215068 held on Fridays. Also the final match Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) The festival of the 21st Century Organic & gourmet food, healthy of the World Cup will be shown on Venue: Coffee Escape, Lazimpat Rox Bar celebrates the World Cup opening Date: 5 June (Saturday) breakfast, freshly brewed organic a 15 feet enclosed screen. 4445447 with special cocktails by the bar team Closing Date: 23 August 2010 to enhance the mood of football 4361995, [email protected], nrct@ FiFa Fever Here’s where the soccer fans lovers. Watch the World Cup matches wlink.com.np, www.nepalrivers.org.np opening Date: 11June (Friday) will be! Simple and delicious on a big screen all through the month. Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) international snacks to complement The Bagmati River Festival targets at Venue: Aroma Sports Centre, Sanepa the big games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup screening attracting attention to the sorry state of 5521510, [email protected] World Cup, only at Hotel opening Date: 11 June (Friday) the Bagmati river and to initiate action Join the month long celebration Annapurna’s CoFFEE SHoP and Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) to conserve it. and get your adrenalin pumping by JUnELI BAR. Together with the Venue: Le Trio Restaurant and Bar, watching the FIFA World Cup games spices and flavors of many nations Pulchowk, 9803160266 media reporting on at Aroma Sports Centre. With a and a perfect ambience to cheer for Development coffee and lots of socializing. capacity of up to 700 people, join your favorite team on the big screen, Le Trio Restaurant and Bar is Provocative and original Stories With its popularity growing by hundreds of football fanatics cheering join the crowd at Hotel Annapurna screening the World Cup games on Entry Deadline: 9 July (Friday) the week, the Farmers’ Market along with you and watch your along with their partners Adidas and a 52-inch LCD screen. 4437173, http://www.comminit.com/en/ not only promotes healthy eating favourite footballer score, on a 20ft Heineken for some World Cup fun. node/318253 but gives a platform for those by 15ft screen, under the open skies. FiFa Fever individuals working in the ﬁ eld of By the Pool opening Date: 11 June (Friday) The Institute of Development producing agro products. FIFA World Cup Show opening Date: 11 June (Friday) Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) Studies (IDS) invites entries for Final & Semi Final on the big screen Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) Venue: Aroma Sports Centre, Sanepa their first awards for reporting VocaBoom in two different rooms with chilled Venue: International Club, Surendra 5521516, [email protected] on international development, Starting Date: 12 July drinks and lots of popcorns. Bhawan, Sanepa, 5550861 provocative and original stories, Venue: Hopscotch Edutainment, Venue: 1905, Kantipath A party to the World Cup compelling alternative narratives, 3rd Floor, City Centre Mall, 4225272, 4215068 enthusiasm gripping Kathmandu, and critiques, and encouraging 9841209707, hopthemail@ Aroma Sports Centre is holding a discussion on development issues and hopscotch.com.np smoke Free World Cup month long FIFA carnival for the city processes. Journalists from around opening Date: 11June (Friday) dwellers and everyone who has a the world are requested to submit A Game-based English vocabulary Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) keen interest in football. The high- published articles, news pieces, enrichment program for kids aged Venue: Coffee Escape, Lazimpat adrenalin football matches viewed critiques, and editorials that focus 4 – 12 at Hopscotch Edutainment. 4445447 on the 20ft by 15ft screen under the on poverty alleviation, democracy Weekend Classes starts from July 10, open sky will deliver the right dose and governance, rights, health, and 2010. Register now. Celebrate the biggest festival in of rush to screaming football fans. other issues pertaining to Millennium a SMoKE FREE environment at Entrance to the venue is free. Development Goals. meditation Classes Coffee Escape, Lazimpat. Enjoy the 3 awards are on offer: one of UKP 500, Day: Every Monday to Friday match with special snacks such as Two projectors beside the World cup at attic and two of UKP 250. Venue: Himalayan Buddhist Center, Bratwurst, Curry Wurst, Grilled swimming pool will give football opening Date: 11 June (Friday) Jyatha, Thamel, Time: 5 to 6 pm Wurst from the kitchen and variety fanatics a chance to watch their Closing Date: 12 July (Monday) In order to participate either by 4252251 of offers from the barista. Coffee team play at the FIFA World Cup. Venue: Attic Bar, Tej Bhawan submitting a story or commenting Escape sells illy, the famous Italian Enjoy delicious barbeque during the [email protected] on stories submitted by others, Taste of latin america coffee brand, and also has a variety semi-finals and the final matches and please visit The Communication Music, Food and Dance of drinks to beat the summer heat. wear the FIFA jersey of your favorite World’s Biggest Sports Festival FIFA Initiative’s Development networks Date: Every Friday World Cup 2010 has begun and Group “Awards: Media Reporting on Venue: 1905, Kantipath, 4225272 10 events Issue 24 June 8 - 14, 2010 Fr!day

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arTs Get ready to groove in the slickest content_pages/view/21 The Hidden Treasure Health party of this summer. Set the dance All applications must be submitted Voyage – Endless Journey floor on fire, and dance like you’ve in person at KUart or at Docskool Exhibition of Paintings by Sagar never danced before. Be there to along with all other requirements. & Beauty Expo 2010 Manandhar experience the Summer FUn! opening Date: 14 July (Wednesday), Closing Date: 17 July (Saturday), Venue: Bhrikuti opening Date: 21 July National Tattoo Convention Mandap Exhibition Hall, Time: 11 am – 6 pm, 5538878, [email protected] Venue: nepal Art Council, Baber Date: 7 August (Saturday) Mahal, 9841478945 THEaTrE Entry fee: (Single Rs. 4000, Double Rs. 7000) In his own words: The lion king by malpi 9841849786, b_j_shrestha@hotmail. “I enjoy delving deep into imaginative international school com opening Date: 21 July (Wednesday) thoughts in the process of creativity. Closing Date: 22 July (Thursday) The experiences of my journey to Venue: nepal Academy Hall, various places add a symphony to Kamaladi ,Tickets Available at: my paintings. Synchronization of School office, Panauti, Tukche colors, textural values, and linear Thakali Kitchen, Durbar Marg and continuation are the inspirational Heritage Plaza, Kamaladi factors that grew from my journey. 4440120, 4430356, 4240159 The landscapes vibrate my thoughts After showcasing some outstanding to manipulate it into my own plays, such as, The Sound of Music, pictorial language. Subtle variation Fiddler on the Roof and oliver of the natural phenomena and the among others, Malpi International ambiguous quality of nature attracts As a precursor to the international School is back again to mesmerize my inner soul. tattoo convention event, a national the Kathmandu crowd with their tattoo convention is being held in theatrical skills. They will be Six long years of education in Varanasi Kathmandu, with tattoo artists from showcasing one of the most famous made me think of how different life in all over the country participating. of musicals, ‘The Lion King’, next Kathmandu is, when I got a chance to The national convention will include month. This act has all the makings compare the two cities. The nostalgic more than thirty tattoo artists and of a winner. Book your seats noW! remembrance of walking through the studios from all over nepal. This is lanes, interactions with the people, the first time there will be a national are all part of my paintings. The showcasing of nepali artists and voyage made through the painting misCEllaNEous different tattoo art forms in nepal. and analyzing them gives me the Birdwatching chance to perceive beyond the world Date: 10 July (Saturday) The tattoo convention is open for of reality to the aesthetical values Venue: Budhanilkantha & Shivapuri any tattoo artist who registers by of my own world of creativity. The Time: 7 – 10 am, 4361995, paying the convention fee. Stalls journey of creation is endless, still [email protected], www. will be provided for all participants. the search is in progress with new nepalrivers.org.np All participants have to abide to creations.” strict criteria for hygiene and safety. he Hidden Treasure Health & Beauty Expo – 2010 is a unique The event will also be open for the exhibition organized with an aim to offer complete health and monsoon mood public throughout the day, subject to beauty solutions under one roof while offering a wide selec- Collection of national and a minimal door charge. There will be tion of products. Apart from offering consumers a bevy of International Artists stalls for food and drink and in the T opening Date: 8 July (Thursday) evening, local bands will be featured. products and choices it is a serious business opportunity for the ex- Closing Date: 2 August (Monday) hibitors. The expo is the perfect platform for related businesses to Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber The purpose of this event is Mahal Revisited, 4218048 threefold; to create the groundwork interact directly with the target consumer base. for the preparation of the first The expo aims to provide exhibitors a perfect forum for introduc- A birdwatching program is being international convention to be held ing new products, promote sales of existing products and get the organized by Bird Conservation in nepal during nepal Tourism year opportunity to engage with their customers to forge a continued nepal as one of the programs for 2011, create a space for local artists the 10th Bagmati River Festival. to meet and interact, and finally strong bond in the future. to spread awareness among local The Hidden Treasure is a professional development and an event 3 month Course in artists about international safety and management company, providing services to commercial, industrial, Filmmaking hygiene standards. An academic collaboration of governmental and non – governmental organizations to conduct Docskool and KUart for cinematic The first International Tattoo various programs such as hosting meetings, seminars, workshops, development Convention in nepal will be held nd rd th conferences, trade shows, fashion shows, cultural programs, and Starting Date: 20 July (Tuesday) on 22 , 23 and 24 of April 2011. Venue: KUart and Docskool The international convention sports events etc. on a turn – key basis. ku art Exhibition 4471104, 4650704, docskoolnepal@ will include more than a hundred Ad-Venture Advertising, a young organization committed to pro- Exhibition of paintings and sculptures gmail.com, www.docskool.org tattoo artists from the international moting quality advertising in the city is the Marketing Partner for by final year students of Kathmandu tattoo community. Activities will University, Department of Art and Docskool, as a network of include competitions, showcasing The Hidden Treasure’s Health & Beauty Expo 2010. Crafts, opening Date: 3 August professional and aspiring filmmakers, of different tattoo art forms and Closing Date: 7 September joins hands with nepal’s premiere art cultural events. nepal International Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber institution, KUart, to deliver the first Tattoo Convention has been Mahal Revisited, 4218048 of its kind film program in nepal. recognized and promoted by nepal Tourism Board as one of the Painting Exhibition highlighted events for the nepal Qs By Austrian artist Soshana Tourism year 2011. opening Date: 30 September with Anupam Closing Date: 10 november The International Tattoo Convention Lama Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber in nepal is being organised in CEo, Ad-Venture Advertising Mahal Revisited, 4218048 partnership with Mohan’s Tattoo Inn and Bijay Shrestha. Mohan Gurung 3 Austrian artist Soshana is going is an internationally acknowledged to exhibit her paintings to tattoo artist based in Thamel, commemorate her 80th Birthday, Kathmandu. Mohan’s passion for which will be coordinated by Amos Designed to bridge the gap tattooing and enhancing the art form Beauty Meets Business Schuller. between theoretical and practical in nepal is the driving force behind The largest Health and Beauty Expo for personal care, wellness filmmaking, the three month course the initiative for the first international in filmmaking is a film familiarization tattoo convention in nepal. and cosmetic industries, this one brings the manufacturers and musiC program designed for practising and consumers to a common platform. rainer Pusch at kJC aspiring filmmakers. Music education from a world The program aims at enabling the How do you expect to promote consciousness on health and renowned teacher understanding of cinema as an beauty through this expo? opening Date: July 21 art amongst participants, while This expo provides a platform to all beauty and health services Closing Date: September 20 exploring the possibilities of providers to engage with their target audience. It is also an Venue: Kathmandu Jazz filmmaking within controlled social; opportunity for consumers to analyze for themselves the range of Conservatory, Jhamsikhel economic and political constraints. products and services that the market has to offer. 5013554, [email protected] not limited to but willing to capitalize on the recent technical I personally feel people are largely ignorant about health and beauty. Lessons on Saxophone, Jazz Theory, developments which cinema has This expo is a fantastic way to raise levels of awareness about health Improvisation and Arranging, and garnered, the program looks at and beauty options existing in the market today. some workshops and lectures for cinema as an independent form of KJC´s teachers, students and non Expos are just numerous stalls providing a focused market for expression and its core objective students about the art of music a range of products. agree? to allow the individual artist to pedagogy from the German expert. yes, that is a way of looking at it. one can also say that expos such as blossom. this provide more options, variety, competitors under the same roof summer Dance Party which gives a lot of advantage to the consumers. Expos nowadays are Unlike other film programs, this Date: July 24 (Saturday) starting to promote different sectors which I feel is an improvement program allows participants as Venue: Club Platinum, Durbar Marg and is a boon for manufacturers and service providers (large, medium Docskool members to use all film Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm and small) because they bring their products to a large consumer base. facilities at Docskool film centre and We find products and offerings at expos that can be normally work directly as filmmakers after found in any supermarket or cosmetic/beauty store. Why graduation. should people come to this one? Like I mentioned earlier an expo gives a lot of advantage to the The Three Month Training in Film consumers as competing products and services can be found close at Starts: 20th July 2010 hand. That is not necessarily the case at specialized cosmetic/beauty Last Date of application is: 12th stores. Also, consumers stand to gain at such events because a lot of July 2010, Course Duration: July discount offerings and packages are on offer. - october 2010 (Evening and weekend classes), For Application Form : http://www.docskool.org/ the week that was

event reviews of eventsget more out of your weekends the past week huge morale booster for children We-Empowering who feel respected, heard and understood. A contest was also Women held where Priyanka Rana from Wounds from Baghdad SAARC Chamber Crafts Village at Triyog High School bagged the first Pulchowk is a store with a difference. prize, Gharti Ghimire from Baba aghdad February, 1991, a bilingual It sells handicrafts made by women Boarding School stood second and English/ nepali collection of belonging to 8 SAARC member Sudha Rana Magar of Societal High poems, was launched at the countries. We- Empowering Women School stood third. (Sudeshana Karki) Bnepal Tourism Board on Tuesday, brand promotes products made by Colorful nostalgia 29 June, by His Excellency Mr. Dan Stav, these South Asian women producers Abstract figures of people in a Ambassador of Israel in nepal. The in order to uplift their living standards Watch the new mixture of colors adorned the walls poems were written by Ronny Someck, and make them independent. The soft Ahimsabadi organization of nepal of Sirjana Contemporary Art Gallery, a distinguished Hebrew poet, in English opening took place on 8 March. 27 organized a documentary and short Uttar Dhoka Sadak, Lazimpat on 29 and Hebrew, and were translated into June marked the grand opening of the film show, which was presented June. A total of 33 paintings in mix- nepali by poet and translator yuyutsu store. The management of the SAARC by Su-dhan Pictures Pvt. Ltd on 4 media that had been crafted by artist R.D. Sharma. Chamber Crafts Village is being looked July. Works of two new directors Sunita Rana, back in 1998-1999, were after by Fair Trade Group-nepal (FTG- based on social issues like ‘bali put up for display during her 5th solo Sharma, who describes his meeting with nepal), an organization which has been pratha’ (Tears and Fear) and ‘sexual art exhibition – “nostalgia”. Most of Someck five years ago as very warm and working tirelessly to uplift the socio harassment’ (Endless Ride) was the paintings were experiments with welcoming, emphasized that Someck’s economic status of the underprivileged screened at the event. (Aditi Pandey) color, painted extemporaneously, poems combined different contrasting and marginalized producers of Rana says, and depicts abstract aspects of life and describes situations society, informed Padma Sana Shakya, figures of people, mainly women, very similar to what nepal was facing. Coordinator and immediate past celebrating the different joyous Buddha’s orphans This, he said, inspired him to translate president of FTG. All the proceeds aspects of life. The paintings will on on July 3, Quixote’s Cove Someck’s works into nepali. from the sale of products at the Crafts display till 7 July 2010. organized the fifth edition of Village go towards developmental Tavern Tales at nepal - Bharat Someck, who was born in Baghdad works in all the 8 SAARC member library in which Buddha’s orphans, and who came, as a child, to Israel, was “Antim Kas”, a collection of poems countries. (Sudeshana Karki) Samrat Upadhyay’s fifth book, was disheartened when his home, Baghdad, composed by Rana herself, was officially launched in nepal. He was was attacked by America in February, also released at the event. The accompanied by Kanak Mani Dixit, 1991. His poems express the grief of book was launched by poet Manjul writer, and Rakesh Sood, the Indian having to bear the pain of seeing his and the launch was attended Ambassador to nepal. Along with home destroyed in front of his eyes. by renowned artists like Kiran Manadhar, Irina Chitrakar and the question answer round that followed the book reading, Kanak The poems were read out loud by distinguished nepali poets, including Sharma, Chirag Bangdel. Two poems from Mani Dixit and Mr. Sood critically in English and nepali. His Excellency Mr. Dan Stav read it in Hebrew. Mr. Stav also the collection, “Mrityu ko Artha” analyzed the book and praised expressed his gratitude on being able to launch the book at a time when relations and the namesake “Antim Kas” Samrat Upadhyay’s effort. The writer between Israel and nepal had reached the 50 year mark. Referring to translation as were also recited, while a song also mentioned that his book was an art by itself, he praised that translations at times may be better than the original. based on one of the poems by previously titled The Queen’s Pond, (Sabrina Singh) Rana was sung by Gopal Adhikari. Tavern Tales with This collection of 72 poems is but after being inspired by Buddhist priced at Rs. 150. (yukta Bajracharya) philosophies he changed the title to Sheeba Shah Buddha’s orphans. (nivida Lamichhane) The House of off the cuff with halfway in retrospect Yuyutsu RD Sharma Music Plays Poet & Translator After three successful concert series on the last Saturday of every month, Kathmandu Jazz Multicultural Mosaic Conservatory, Jhamsikhel came up with a special edition of Chevrolet A widely travelled poet and translator, Yuyutsu RD Sharma has Concert Series VI on the last published eight poetry collections and is a recipient of fellowships and Saturday of June, on the 26th. The grants from The Rockefeller Foundation, amongst many others. His concert was a wholesome treat with KJC classical Piano duets, own work has been translated into German, French, Italian and other Author Sheeba Shivangini Shah’s Guitar solos, Blues combo and KJC issue 21 third venture as a writer ‘Facing languages. Fr!day speaks to him about his latest work in translation. Jazz combo. To spice up the event, My Phantoms’ was released on the guest bands Stairs of Cirith and How is someck’s work relevant to Nepalis today? evening of 2 July at Hotel Shangri- 7th Gravity rocked the KJC/Moksh Someck was a poet born in Baghdad, who moved to Israel, and his work la at yet another installment of auditorium. The event was free for has influences from across the globe. In this respect Someck represents the Tavern Tales. The program was all and over time has proven to be essence of multiculturalism, to which nepalis can definitely strike a chord. jointly organized by publisher a gathering music enthusiasts look Today multiculturalism is quite in vogue. Especially with globalization, there Rupa & Co. and Quixote’s Cove is a conflict between the traditional and the modern and nepalis can forward to in terms of quality music

and had a number of esteemed HALFWAY and great ambience. (Aditi Pandey) TO THE NEXT WAY relate to that. speakers present. Chief Guest for te occasion was writer Dr. Sanjeev as a creative person, what personal turmoil do you go Uprety, writer/film-maker Sushma issue 22 through when translating someone’s work? Joshi, CEo of Rupa, Kapish Mehra, young Artists Issue 23 July 1 - 7, 2010

Translating is a difficult process. It requires the translator to AND MORE and Associate Professor of English Commercial Arts Association halfway act like a shaman and become the poet to understand and at Tribhuwan University Dr. Anita of nepal hosted a four day long dramatize the poet’s work. It can also be compared Dhungel. Writer Shah expressed art and craft exhibition on the to Lord Ganesh, who was formed by transplanting an premises of nepal Art Council her gratitude to all those who had THEGLAMOUR LIGHTS , CAMERA AND elephant’s head- the original form is intact but a new A WHO LE LOT OF A hall. The event had 70 arts and FASHIONAB LE ACTION - helped her with her book and gave THAT ’S WHAT YOU GET ON WORLD THE SETS OF A FASHION SHOOT B EHIND THE SCEN ES . Text: Suyasha Sitaula , Photo: ECS Media ITH CHIC MODE LS IN TRENDY There is so much more to fashion than just glamorous models in beautiful clothes. Be W it Cecil Beaton choosing Jackson Pollock paintings as backdrop for his American Vogue world is also added to the poetry. fashion shoot in 1951, or the 2008 public underwater fashion shoot for Cosmopolitan in GARBS , CAMERAS FLASHING Sydney, every shoot has immense thought and effort put into it to make it captivating. So how do you put a fashion shoot together? Firstly, there is always a team of the fol- craft works on display by the 20 lowing: Fashion Stylist, Hair Stylist, Make-Up Artist, Model, Lights person, Photographer and EVERY TWO SECONDS AND his Assistant. The photographer briefs the stylist before the shoot about the requirements. This briefing is a think tank session that is intended to garner a “Theme” or “Story” that an animated reading of an excerpt. will be the thread running through the whole shoot. It is like writing a storyboard. The SNAZZY STY LISTS RUNNING stylist chooses the clothing, shoes and accessories as per the needs of the photo shoot. All “Good” fashion stories start with a theme that helps determine the flow of the photo shoot. All members of the photo shoot team have to strictly work in accordance to AROUND , A FASHION SHOOT IS the theme, and not their personal preferences. Come with Friday as we lift the curtains to give you a sneak peek at what goes on How have your experiences around the globe The program was followed by students attending the “Special DEFINITE LY A SIGHT TO BEHO LD. behind the scenes of a fashion shoot. HAIR AND MAKE UP: The make up artist first does PLANNING: The photographers, the stylists, the hair the make up on the models, starting from their face and and make up artists and the models get together and dis- then moving on to the rest of the body. After the make cuss the photo shoot. The photographer briefs the rest of up is completed, the hair stylist styles the model’s hair. the team on the theme of the shoot and then specifies on molded you as a translator and a poet? book signing and high tea. ‘Facing Art & Craft Class” organized by what he wants from each of the members of his team.

the association. The creations C : H After the completion MAKEMAKE UP RETOUCRETOU : H The photographer tries a few of the mock photo shoot, the make up artist my Phantoms’ follows the lives of MOCKK PHOTO SHOOT: The photographer tries a few retouches on the make up. The hair stylist also shots with the models. It is standard practice for models adds a final touch to the hair. Then, when the Travelling has helped me learn, it has helped to switch roles and try different poses. The photographer models are ready, the final photo shoot begins. SET PREPARATION: The photographer, his assistant and takes shots from different positions to find the right frame. the lights person prepare the set for the photo shoot. They arrange the props, and then position the models. After that, the Venue: The Factory, Thamel Wardrobe: Rajesh Dhakwa COSTUMES: The stylist aids the models in dressing in their lights are placed in appropriate places. respective costumes. He makes sure that the clothes are a (RD Chahat), Taxi, Dot Fashion me understand the works of poets from Sanjeevani and her grandmother were a melange of emotion, proper fit and makes necessary adjustments to the costumes. issueShoes: Bently,23 Spinx around the world, new techniques, and new Sanat during the turbulent times of nature, environment and lifestyle. According to the Program Tells us how you like our Halfway movements in poetry. While travelling, I the 50s and the 90s in nepal, and is segment. Send us your comments, have discovered that in poetry we all speak the same a meta-historical novel written from Coordinator and art class head suggestions and ideas at universal tongue, and that we poets share a common spirit. the perspective of both women. Dipak Kunwar the benefits of [email protected]. (yesha Malla) such programs is that they are a

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Tattoo gun A tattoo machine is a hand- held device to create a tattoo, a permanent marking of the skin with indelible ink. Modern An expression of one’s identity, tattoos have been an age old method of communicating freedom or captivity. In tattoo machines use alternat- YOUitself it involves a range of designs and texts to relate the self INK!to a larger concept, connecting and labeling the body, ing electromagnetic coils to move a needle bar up and to speak out loud. As highly visual creatures we tend to find ways to decorate ourselves in countless ways. down, driving pigment into the If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, the first thing a tattoo artist will tell you is to think it through. It is go- skin. Tattoo artists generally ing to be on you for the rest of your life. If it is a result of a drunken decision the night before, chances are you will use the term “machine”, or heavily regret it. But for the fortunate ones who plan it, tattoos become a symbol of love, tribute for the ones we even “iron”, to refer to their have lost and a statement of who we are. Tattoos hold meanings - a first tattoo with your best friend, a commemo- equipment.The basic machine was invented by Thomas Alva ration of a deep inner pain, an imprint of your child’s name that resonates love - they are all expressions. Tattoos Edison in 1876. may be etched on a tiny spot of unexposed skin, or may be designed to be a blatant exposé for the world to see. Once pricked by the needle, it’s there for keeps. Today tattoo artists and parlors can be found almost everywhere; demand being stimulated by icons and television shows like Miami Ink. Friday! helps you distinguish the different aspects of tattoos and their significances.

Text by Sabrina Vaidya Celtic Tattoos Sure, Celtic tattoos are elabo- rate and beautiful but they are Dragon Tattoos steeped in a great historic The dragon is a “classic” tattoo motif, popular with both men tradition. Celtic tattoo is a term and women. In the Far East, the dragon represents the Four Ele- used to describe a wide range of ments - Earth, Wind, Fire and Water - and the four points of the different elements. The first are compass - East, West, North and South. Dragons are simultane- Celtic knot tattoos. A knot with ously a symbol of Water, Earth, Underworld and Sky. The dragon no beginning or end symbolizes is a culturally far-ranging character whose apparent bad temper the never ending cycle of death should be interpreted as simply amoral, neither good nor evil. and rebirth. The second design Nature nurtures and nature destroys. So too, does the dragon. element is Zoomorphic tattoo designs; animals body parts, usually the heads of the animals.

Naturalistic Tattoos When an attempt is made to Abstraction Tattoos portray the tattoos in a realistic Abstraction tattoos, mostly Religious Tattoos style, they tend to take the ‘natu- derived from archaic styles of It is not surprising that ral’ form. The portrayal, involving tattooing, do not involve too religious tattoos are growing minute detailing, shading and much artwork. Mostly done in in popularity. Our tattoo perspective, is done in such a shades of black and classic gray, choices often reflect our way that imparts a tattoo design such tattoos are commonly made deep, personal values. As long as much realism as possible. around the navel, chest and calves, as people have been marking though arms and upper back are and modifying their physical also emerging as popular areas appearance, there has been of choice. Abstractions tattoos a strong spiritual element to include tribal and Celtic style the practice of body art and tattoos, Old English lettering and body modification. Chinese symbols.

Tribal Tattoos Wing Tattoos This accounts for nearly a Animal Tattoos Flower Tattoos A representation of a Wing or Wings as a third of all tattoo design Animal tattoos are among the Flowers as tattoo designs and tattoo design, of course, symbolizes flight. requests, and the term most popular of all tattoo designs. symbols can be far more than But if we give wing to our imagination for “tribal” of course covers Companies have long tried to just pretty pictures on pretty a moment, if only as a romantic gesture, we an astonishing array of promote products (e.g. cologne, girls. Flowers are the embodi- can say that they signify the escape from the tattoo design possibilities, perfumes, clothing) promising that ment of nature and concise bonds of earthly existence to the limitless from the traditional tribal it will “bring out the animal” in symbols of the cycle of birth, freedom of the spirit. Wings stand for peace, tattoos of indigenous and you. Well, animal tattoo designs life, procreation, death and love, and the link between earth and sky -- aboriginal cultures, to the are the only permanent way to rebirth. Specific flowers have between the human and the divine -- and as latest in graphic design for bring out the animal in you and come to represent a myriad symbols of transcendence and liberation. the body. put it on you! of different beliefs in different cultures.

1. Palate Tattoo unconventional, untested, tattoo 4. Fluorescent Tattoo 6. Accessories Tattoo Extreme Body This type of Tattoo is very method. The tattoos change the Fluorescent tattoo ink, sometimes If you don’t have money to buy uncommon. Gnomoweb, has a sclera to be blue or even red and re- referred to as UV ink or black light sunglasses you don’t need to worry, Parts to get sketchy star tattooed on his pal- ally change the look of the eye. ink, is a cool type of tattoo that just have a pair of them tattooed on ate. His was done by Franca at glows under black light. you! A man apparently had a pair of Photos Courtesy: Mohan’s Tattoo Inn a Tattoo Tattoo Way in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 3. Tongue Tattoo sunglasses tattooed on to his face and We’re talking about art on your 5. Inside lip Tattoo posted the video on the internet. Forget every weird tattoo 2. EyeBall Tattoo. tongue! Practitioners admit it hurts a As far as weird places for tattoos or piercing you have ever 27 year old David Boltjes was lot and speech is initially difficult, but this may top them all - the inner 7. Hair Tattoo seen, there’s a new trend the first prisoner to be brave they claim that the surprise factor of lip. Lip tattoos are generally on the If a UK Company has its way, men being used that’s definitely enough to let his prison mate sticking out their tongues at unwary inside of the bottom lip, but occa- suffering from hair –loss will turn to going to get your attention. stab him in the eye with an people is worth the effort sionally on the inside upper lip. needles and ink to mask their baldness.

Now that you’re familiar with the design elements, you are ready to have your own tattoo designed!

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3. Diego Forlan Forward, Uruguay Diego Forlan has a reputation as a tech- nically gifted centre-forward and deadly finisher. As well as being two-footed, he is 4 also a genuine threat in the air and rarely gives his markers respite.

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The organization moni- tored sound levels in areas like Bir Hospital, Patan Hospital, Jamal, Koteshwor, and Bag Ba- zaar. “Although hospitals and school areas have been declared silent zones, implementation of Killing me the policy by the necessary authorities has not taken place,” said Anusuya Joshi, Program Coordinator for RECPHEC. softly with his horn The relevant authorities ad- — Yusuf Abdol Hamid mit that motorists’ awareness of noise levels is almost non- existent, and that more should be done to educate them. “There is no organisation to magine life through your measured at several locations provide awareness regarding ears for a day: Generators in Banepa town. Their findings the spectrum of sound levels buzzing incessantly as you were not encouraging, and the that are safe for human hear- Itry to sleep at night, horns majority of locals surveyed were ing. Raising awareness among blaring in a variety of ear-split- displeased with the noise levels. drivers is most important,” ting tunes while you commute Almost half of them suffered said Kaman Singh Khatri, a to work, the roar of an aircraft headaches and subsequently vis- sub-inspector at the traffic po- as it maneuvers its way into ited their doctors for treatment. lice department. Tribuvhan International, and Dr. Toran KC, Associate The reason for constant music turned up to ridiculous Professor at the Kathmandu horning is a mystery to locals, volumes along every shopping Medical College Hospital, says with some saying it borders on arcade in town. he frequently tends to patients the illogical. It’s worrying that despite suffering from ringing ears as a “Most of the time pedestri- the damage done to the precious result of constant exposure to The only preventative measure ans are so used to the horning membrane in our ears, few peo- noise. available is to literally block that they no longer pay atten- ple are wary of the risks of con- “Many of them are factory tion to it. If that’s the case, tinuous exposure to unhealthy workers in the textile or sugar- out the noise. Earplugs and then what’s the point of horn- levels of noise. cane industry, traffic police, or mufflers can cut out up to 30Db ing in the first place?” said Raj Recently, researchers have those who live by the main road or of sound, reducing potentially Tamang, who is working in the found evidence that noise levels highway. By the time they see me tourism industry. in Nepal exceed the maximum the damage is irreversible, which harmful blasts of a truck horn Raj feels that education is recommended volume for hu- is quite scary,” said Dr. Toran. to safe conversational levels. the most important thing, as man beings, with motor vehicles Healthy levels of sound, mea- well as improving road sys- the main culprit. sured in decibels (Db), range beyond the safe limit has hazard- the other is systemic damage to tems to minimize the need for In a 2007 paper published tween 70Db indoors and 85Db ous effects. the whole body,” he explained. motorists to press their horns. by the Kathmandu University outdoors. “There are two kinds of dam- For the ears, Dr. Toran ex- Most damaging to the ears, Journal of Science, Engineer- According to Dr. Toran, age that can be sustained: one is plained that once the nerves that according to Dr. Toran, are ing And Technology, noise was chronic exposure to levels be- physical damage to the ears, and transmit sounds to the brain are pressure horns that are most- damaged, there is no available ly used in large vehicles like treatment and the patient must trucks. live with that condition indefi- “These go beyond the safe nitely. levels, up to 90Db or 100Db. Systemic damage refers to Pressure horns should not be physiological as well as psycho- allowed in the city, the high logical damage to the rest of the pitch can damage the ears very body. quickly,” he said, adding that “Sufferers may become irri- he has also seen cases of ear table, lose some cognitive power trauma where the patient suf- as well as suffer from reduced fered damaged ear drums from judgment, be unable to con- sudden extreme exposure to centrate, and most worryingly noise. be exposed to increased high The only preventative mea- blood pressure levels, and risk sure available is to literally ischemic heart disease (heart at- block out the noise. Earplugs tack), hypertension and gastric and mufflers can cut out up ulcers,” said Dr. Toran. to 30Db of sound, reducing Friday spoke to some tour- potentially harmful blasts of ists in Nepal and found that the a truck horn to safe conversa- noise is even more unbearable tional levels. for them. Silicon ear plugs, such as “The noise is the worst I’ve those used by swimmers, are heard in any city, probably the available in most sports shops worst in Asia in my experience,” at about Rs700-800 for a pack complained Karl Eichmann, a that can last a few months. Swiss national visiting Nepal As it stands, education may with his wife and daughter. be a stiff challenge to authori- Maki Muro, a student from ties, as many motorists don’t Japan, ‘hated’ the noise. “It’s go through formal classes to very unpleasant, and it’s the one obtain their license. bad thing about Kathmandu,” he Take Prashant Shakya said. for example. The bank teller Both agreed that while the learned the ways of the motor- sound pollution was partly due bike by himself, and naturally to generators and noisy bars, has no structured knowledge the main culprit were vehicles of the road systems and laws. on the roads. Only by experience, it seems, “It’s the motorbikes that make does he know the informal laws the most noise, always honking of the road. for no apparent reason,” said “In a minute, I’ll press the Eichmann. horn two or three times,” he The situation has not es- ejaculated. caped the attention of some Despite his contribution to concerned locals. Last Novem- the noise, he feels that exces- ber, the Resource Centre for Pri- sive horning is unpleasant and mary Health Care (RECPHEC), serves little purpose. launched a weeklong campaign “For those who honk the against noise pollution in Kath- horn too often, I think they just mandu Valley. want attention from people.” ! featureissues that matter

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13 billion Column by Anil Chitrakar Wellbeing rupees can they are in season. For in a Green Century example, apples from Marpha can- — Veneeta Singha not be stored. ” Shobha has also buy us been encouraging local commu- The Organic Ethos in Nepal great deal of enthusiasm among The media in Nepal is still in love with the phrase: “Speaking on the The ‘Organic’ value and ethos are the farmers. With this impetus, the nities in and around her farm in occasion, so and so said……...” You would think the news ought to relatively new in Nepal – Kath- place and collaborative structures Nawalparasi to ‘go organic’. With a be dominated by what people are doing or have done. The audi- mandu has, however, chosen to were put in place in 1905 – selec- produce range spanning many tra- ence is quite tired with all the talking, verbal abuse and the endless blame game. In the past two years this situation has gotten worse; take up this chalice with enthu- tion of the produce and people is ditional Nepali spices, ingredients, and fruits such as ‘bel, mustard and the price that Nepal and all her friends have paid for all the siasm. The Organic Farmers’ based on the market potential as talking that has gone into writing a new constitution for Nepal was, Market organized at the 1905 well as entrepreneurial successes. oil, bananas, turmeric and ginger, believe it or not, Rs.13 billion! What did we get for that price tag? Restaurant on Saturdays, by an The range on offer at the 1905 she hopes to increase awareness Nothing but hot air and a country that is more polarized than ever impressive group of farmers, include vegetables, fruits, honey, among the urban populace about before. Let us not forget the billions we spent on the elections. manufacturers and green enthu- tea, dried fruits, pickled delights, the gourmet and health values of The point is, if we do not do something now to change the state of siasts, is both inviting and inter- organic potatoes and much more. producing and consuming quality local fare. Not to mention, this affairs, I feel we shall see a repeat of what we saw on the night of esting. The sunken garden with Shobha then turned my atten- May 28. As a visual exercise, if we were to take the thirteen billion its foliage and beautiful backdrop tion to a singularly unique aspect would give an added impetus to lo- we have just spent and stacked it up in one rupee notes, the pile signals a ‘turn to nature and of many similar markets – “We cal producers. will be enough to go from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back over well being’ for Kathmandu and must be able to show local pro- ten times! That is a lot of money to have 600 people talking, blam- Certification and Regulations ing, eating, and delivering nothing. In the real world, ordinary hard seems like a timely wake-up call duce in a gourmet way,” she said Certification, as Shobha pointed working people would simply get a “no cost extension”. for many urbanites to turn to a firmly! “With the new food revo- out to me, is a crucial investment healthier and environmentally lution, people want quality food and quality assurance label for If you had that kind of money, what could you ‘do’? Could we host conscious way of life. The Organ- and to explore tastes that are the World Cup Football in Nepal? We could definitely get a lot of Organic products. A Nepali form ic ethos denotes a shift away from both pleasurable as well as palat- people out of grinding poverty! We could build hydro power plants of Certification is currently gain- mass-produced and chemically- able,” she added. or roads linking remote areas of the country. Instead, we wasted it ing ground – the Appropriate on talking, blaming and getting ‘Nepalis’ to hate each other because enhanced and processed food. they hold a view or live a lifestyle that is different from our own! Potentials, Benefits and the Agricultural Alternative/Eco- Produce, Marketing and the Health Factor logical Organic Nepal. Shobha opined, somewhat sententiously, Two is company, but three is a crowd! Close to 30 million Nepalis Organic Factor “The great thing is that the or- are learning the hard way how true this statement really is. The The 1905 Organic Market com- ganic concept is good for both that careful adherence to national three politicians who claim to represent the best interest of 30 prises stalls offering produce as the farmers and producers as and international regulations is million seem to have a strange way of waiting and talking until the diverse as organic fruits and veg- they garner a niche market. lacking here in Nepal. “Nepal has last minute before “committing themselves to reach an agreement etables to delectable, home made Equally pertinent, realization is an enormous wealth of natural to keep on talking”. What a luxury and at what an expense to a resources. We must develop these poor economy! The three then take their “agreement” to keep mousse, pate and falafels along- slowly hitting people here that talking and get endorsement from another 600. The point is if the side bakes and cakes as well as tea they must be conscious of what resources, and the scope and po- three can make all the decisions, why are we paying the remaining and dried fruits. Shobha Rayama- they eat, especially children. Our tential for agriculture here must 600? (subtract one for the one who passed away recently). jhi, Proprietor of the restaurant everyday fare must also conform be capitalized upon. There are and Co-organizer of the Market, to the organic standard. ” Shobha many possibilities, both for con- Would it not be good, quick and cheaper to only have the three shared some of her ideas, thoughts, has effectively done what many sumption within Nepal and for work on the new constitution? A year’s extension means our tax export. Our traditional herbs, rupees will be further depleted to the tune of another 6-7 billion viewpoints and tips with me on in the business would call the by May 28, 2011. Should we just watch and see or should we ‘do’ a warm Sunday after the Market initial steps – an introduction to cash crops, fresh water sources, something? had artfully reaped its rewards in the organic way of life. and geo-zones offer tremendous my shopper’s psyche. Shobha’s co- competitive advantages in this We could stop inviting them to our programs; we should not pay host for the Market is Francois – The Global/Local and a Nepali arena. Our weather conditions are for any more study visits to go abroad; we should make sure that “a cheese banauene kwireh!” Socio-economic Initiative also very favorable for sustainable the only meetings they have are at Baneshwor. The one thing we Next, Shobha proceeded to raise an agricultural practices and benefits. can definitely ‘do’ is stop reporting on anything they say until they Shobha began by telling me actually ‘do’ some real work ! how an earlier Organic Market at important concern about seasonal- We must offer quality and find our the Summit Hotel had elicited a ity. “Apples should be eaten when niche.” Contact: 4225272 !

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ase your Wine know how that particular meat light gold or red with a tinge of The biggest challenge is going to be cooked. Is it going highlights and it will make you for any wine sommelier to be grilled, pan seared, roasted, feel lusty. Music on the other Eis not to pair wine with baked, boiled, steamed, poached hand plays a big role. If you food. Take a guess! It’s not even or broiled? Every cooking meth- were to drink wine with metal choosing a wine. You should be od brings different characters and music or any other fast paced able to clear up the suspense, as taste to the wine. If you under- music, you tend to drink your it’s none other than breaking stand it then you could be an ex- wine at a faster pace than if you conventional thinking such as, pert on your own. are having wine with Jazz, blues deeper the punt better the wine or Celestial music, in which case lakhey restaurant Tipsy lounge & Bar or wine gets better with age Remember it’s all about the sauce you tend to drink your wine nepal’s First Complete LED Light Lounge & Bar Durbarmarg, 4230212 Durbar Marg, 4243225 and blah blah blah. Quite often Second, remember it’s the sauc- much slower. Leisurely slow people make their lives difficult es which makes food zesty and sips does have it’s benefits. You special Waffle, rs. 350 by complicating wines and pair- mouth watering. Imagine your- enjoy your wine better and get ing them rather than follow- self having expensive beef with a sense of satisfaction and your ing their own sense of taste. I your eyes and nose closed. It money’s worth. strongly believe in my senses is equivalent to chewing gum rather than adding “yes” to other which has been crushed by your Co-ordination between your people’s opinions without having hand and mouth second thoughts to be part of PICKInG THE Lastly, always trust your “after that group. taste” and not the initial taste. GLASS oF WInE Picking the glass of wine at Use simple Algebra ( plus + AT CERTAIn certain time intervals is a good plus=plus, plus-minus=minus) evaluation of your after taste Trust me here. Listen to your TIME InTERVALS senses. Let’s say your pick up heart, believe your eyes, discover your wine after 50 seconds and The Factory mike’s Breakfast IS A GooD Sagarmatha Complex, Mandala Street, Thamel naxal, 4424303 your nose, train your palate and EVALUATIon forget about it. On the other most importantly feel your neck hand, if your hands move quick- Chicken Nachos rs. 300 Chicken mini-masange rs. 250 line on finishing. 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On top of it if you want this wine episode. will feel colors are getting heavy a good after taste sensation, buy on your eyes. On the other hand, wine which has bitterness and Understand the art of cooking try a combination of mandarin try adding sugar syrup. If you First, stop listening to comments orange with ask me I’d most certainly say life like red meat goes with red is too short to have bad wine. wine and white meat goes with white wine. Just Fr!day Wine Tip Having Blue Cheese with Port The ambience Buzz Cafe restaurant & Bar Wine is a heavenly experience. Baluwatar, 4429903 Mangal Bazar, Patan Durbar Square, 5538980 20 consume Issue 24 June 8 - 14, 2010 Fr!day

SpeedBose Companion of 3 multimedia sound speakers — Prasanna K.C.

ose speakers are quite The control pod is like a hockey Then again, if price is a fac- the Bose, it travels at the like the Apple com- puck that sits on the desk. Turn- tor, Suman Maharjan, store speed of light. puters in the speaker ing the knob on top adjusts the manager at Evo Store suggests world. They are well volume of the set. A slight the closest thing to owning a Conclusion Bmarketed, overpriced and a lot touch on the top will mute the pair of Bose speakers are Har- The speakers at Rs. 30,000 of time is spent on the design. set and, near the bottom, you man Kardon speakers. may seem overpriced at first No wonder all of us want them. have an earphone jack as well as Truth be told, when the glance, but are worth every A few weeks back while my an audio-in jack for plugging in speakers were turned on inside bit the money spent. friends were deciding between external devices like a notebook, the 400 sq. feet showroom, to no Stop the judgment pro- LED screens and LCD screens iPod, or whatever. one’s surprise, the Bose speak- cess. Splurge now. !

(the only technical difference ers stood out by far. The price Contact: Evo Store, Durbar Marg, 4225486, I understood was that the LED The Sound difference may be large, but so Kumaripati, 5008646 screens consume less power The Bose Companion 3 sounds is the speed of sound. And with and will give clearer output fantastic. It packs great bass and with the much awaited DTH the highs are crystal clear, so technology) with the World much so that you can hear Cup around the corner, I decid- the finer details in guitar so- ed to purchase a set of speak- los and the like. ers. Yes, I already own a television set and am pretty satisfied The Value Bose takes a card from Apple with it (read: can’t afford a LED right now). marketing. They price their products higher, which suppos- The Design edly positions them better than Bose got a lot right with the de- the others. Although the Com- sign of Companion 3. The sub- panion 3 multimedia speakers woofer is compact but every bit set the trend for quality sound, a as powerful. The satellite speak- lot of what you’re paying for is ers are much more compact and the marketing. don’t take nearly as much room.

Product output Design Price Bose Companion 3 400 watts Multimedia Rs. 30,000 Harman Kardon Speakers 40 watts Multimedia Rs. 18,000 consumebecause there is more to life

Bonsai— Sunita Gurung

he art of Bonsai truly exem- by wiring the branches and trunk so problem until after damage has plifies how good things always that they grow into the desired shape. occurred. come in small packages, for it Tadds an aesthetically appealing Regular attention is needed Purchasing commercially-grown touch to your home in a petite way. to ensure the tree is correctly Bonsai can pose challenges, particu- After more than 230 years of global watered as exposure to sun, heat larly of buying from another country. segregation, when Japan introduced and wind can dry Bonsai trees in a If the purchaser’s local climate does Bonsai to the rest of the world in very short period of time. Watering not closely match the climate in the mid-19th century, word soon too frequently, or allowing the soil which the Bonsai was created, the spread from travelers who visited to remain soggy, promotes fungal plant will have difficulty surviving. Japan of the miniature trees in infections and root rot. Deciduous ceramic containers which mimicked trees are more at risk of dehydra- overall, Bonsai has no strict rules mature, tall trees in nature. To our tion while Evergreen trees, which to abide by but promises maxi- shop world now, Bonsai is viewed as a tend to cope with dry conditions mum enjoyment if undertaken as a review hobby that allows us to be better better, do not display signs of the hobby. ! connected with nature. UMRAO Cashmere In Japanese, Bonsai can be literally translated as ‘tray planting’ and can be Home Luxury for Everyone defined as the art of growing trees or Cashmere is all about the “wow!” factor, and touching one of the woody plants, developing them into blankets on display at UMRĀo Cashmere would make anyone agree. a shape by pruning and training them The raw materials for all products are sourced from mountainous in containers. Bonsai is sometimes regions in nepal to yamdrok yumtso Cashmere Pvt. Ltd, UMRĀo’s confused with dwarfing, but dwarfing manufacturing company, which produces only handloom products in refers to creating cultivars of plant their factory. UMRĀo Cashmere may have set up in Kathmandu only material that are permanent, genetic recently (February 2010), but the warm and enterprising Gurvesh miniatures of existing species. Bonsai Singh has maintained his label for high-end luxury home stuff in cities utilizes cuttings or branches of small like new york (main store), London, San Francisco, and Toronto for trees from regular stock and seeds seven years, with Denmark and Paris adding to the list now. Blankets, and uses cultivation techniques like throws, wovens, knits, shawls, wraps and even baby wear are avail- pruning, root reduction, potting, defo- able in pure cashmere at this classy showroom in Kupondole. Also, liation, and grafting to produce small premium jacquard knits, serapes and chief blankets are just as lavish. trees. Most Bonsai range in height Prices may be fairly high, but with such long-lasting items of superior from 5 centimetres (2 in) to 1 metre quality, one should think of shopping at UMRĀo Cashmere as a (3.33 ft) and are kept small by pruning highly satisfying investment. Contact: 40170251(Saniaa Shah) branches and roots, by periodic repot- ting, by pinching off new growth, and The Complex of Plenty — Aditi Pandey

ocated amongst the unti- stay in comfortable luxury? Go An assortment of estab- diness of garment shops ahead and book a room at the lishments jostle for attention. and trek gear wears in Kathmandu Resort Hotel on the Expect to stumble upon a yoga that’s hott!!! LThamel, is Sagarmatha first floor. centre (Satyam Yoga), Nepali Complex, a place that has coffee (Assa-Nepal Fair it all. Take a left from the Trade Coffee), craft main road towards Or2k, works (Quaint Crafts), Flames for and go straight to reach paintings (Venus Gal- the complex. Cross the lery), and different entrance and to your left lines of clothing (Lotus ﬁ ner ears is the way to The Fac- Fashion Collection). tory, spanning the entire Furthermore, the If you do not want to be a part of the statistics for those who suffer from ear first floor. Thoughtfully complex also does jus- infections, then it is time to treat your to ears ear candling, the unique process of removing dirt and dust collected in your ear at Midas Day Spa-Salon. This treat- there are four ATMs and tice to those looking for ment that is believed to be able to cure migraines, post-natal drips and sinusitis one money exchange peace and quiet. With originated from India and Ancient Egypt and the pioneers of this treatment center keeping in mind decent book stores method in nepal themselves adopted this from Delhi. Ear candling is still however, the tourist populace of (China’s Tibet Book- something new to nepal and has yet to gain popularity. Thamel. And if an ATM store) and a good range doesn’t suffice, Siddarth of cafes, the complex The process is quite simple: a hollow conical figure made out of linen and bee-wax is lighted on the wider end and the opposite narrow end is inserted into the ear. The Bank has it’s door open takes its customers heat generated by the lighting of the cone creates a vacuum, which sucks out all the to customers. away from the often dirt in your ears. The therapists at Midas deem this practice to be completely safe Be sure to dine at one disconcerting madness and fit for all, recommending ear candling twice a month for everyone. This process of the many quality res- of busy Thamel streets. takes about 10 minutes and costs Rs. 400 for both ears. Cotton swabs (ear buds) taurants at the complex And to complete the aren’t very reliable for cleaning your inner ears because they can push the excess earwax deeper into the ear instead of removing it. Ear candling promises perfectly including Cafe Kaldi, New trip drop into Holly- clean ears minus the pain. So the next time you want to dig deep into your ears re- Orleans, Cafe Chops and wood Hair Saloon for a member the Midas Day Spa-Salon. 4230677, www.midasspa.com (Yukta Bajracharya) The Factory. Planning to makeover. !

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Rs.6000 will be available free to anyone GIZMO LED flash, Other features include Ncell Sim, who purchases any Honda bike at the WiFi, Bluetooth, Stereo FM radio Syakar Safety Riding Training Center Home TV Starts Test Transmission with RDS, FM recording, Digital in Gwarko and showrooms across the HOME TV Satellite Channel has started compass, Organizer, Image editor, Handset Just For Rs. 999 country from the 5 -16 July. test transmission of its DTH service. and Handwriting recognition. The The company has completed tests of its mobile is priced at Rs.55,000. uplink hub and TWTA, and has set up its 4441571,4441584 he newest offer form Ncell will give the average person a lot BANK earth station at Bhaisepati, Kathmandu. to cheer about. Ncell has launched one of the cheapest mobile It has plans of launching its DTH service SANYO Free Kick Bonanza NBL Branches packages to hit the Nepali market. Subscribers can now get a in the next 20 days. Home TV is the One of the activities that kept Nepal Bank Ltd (NBL) has reopened first company in Nepal to get license visitors to the City Centre busy black-and-white ZTE mobile handset specially manufactured its branch at Hariban, Sarlahi. NBL has from the Ministry of Information and last week was the Sanyo Free T reopened seven branches of the bank in to work with Ncell sim cards with Rs 99 of talk time, at an unbeat- Communication for DTH service. Kick Bonanza. The event was open the current financial year. The re-opened able Rs. 999, excluding taxes. A colour set will be available at Rs 5009236, 5009237, 5009238, 5009239, to everyone for participation. branches are at Jhapa, Parsa, Lamjung 5009240 Participants had to shoot a football 1,199 plus taxes. and Rupendehi. The bank now has 108 through a huge cutout of the ‘O’ in The offer is already in effect in all the 13 zones of Nepal except branches under it’s portfolio. the Sanyo logo. Successful shooters 4222397 the Bagmati region. The company is planning to introduce the new were awarded a Sanyo T-shirt along with a lucky draw coupon. The offer in the Bagmati zone after having assessed the response to the Sunrise Bank’s New Account winner of the lucky draw at the end campaign from other markets. Offering of the event received a Sanyo ultra Sunrise Bank Limited (SBL) has slim Piano 21 inch television. The new offer has been launched keeping in mind that people introduced Sunrise Fat Saving should have access to telecommunications irrespective of age, loca- Account. The scheme will provide Yasuda Spot Kick Bonanza tion and income considerations and this package will help people an annual interest of 10.5 percent To cash in on the World Cup rage, on daily deposit to its customers. stay connected to the rest of the country and beyond. Yasuda had organized the Yasuda Account holders under this scheme Spot Kick Bonanza at City Centre. will have access to free online NCELL Unveils New Dialing Codes Participants had to kick a football banking, chequebook, SMS banking, Ncell has announced a new dialing code through a big Yasuda goal post ABBS facility and account statement besides modifying the old ones. Ncell which was made of a dummy Yasuda facility. has now introduced 981 indexes for its 32 inch plasma screen. Successful 4004560 subscribers. Ncell subscribers will now participants were given a Yasuda have a 10 digit code starting with either T-shirt along with a lucky draw Janata’s Debit Card 980 or 981 within the network. Ncell coupon. The winner of the lucky Janata Bank introduced its debit card users can now dial other mobile service draw took home a Yasuda 21 inch and ATM service on Thursday. The bank providers in a 10 digit format. ultra slim television. Minute Maid is associated with the SCT Network 9809005000, 977 9805554444 and its cards will be accepted across ottlers Nepal Ltd. has 600 ATMs in the country. The bank will INTEX’S CDMA Handset MISCELLANEOUS introduced ‘Minute be providing free debit cards to all its Intex has launched a CDMA handset, Intex Maid’ juice in the Nepali account holders. 50, in Nepal. The phone with embedded Sun Spark 4786100, 4785900 Zigzag Concern Nepal has launched market with the launch Yamaha chipset offers features such as mobile tracker, 2 GB external memory Thailand made Sun Spark energy B drink in Nepal. This instant energy of ‘Minute Maid Mango’. The card slot, Bluetooth, MP3 and MP4, video mango based juice drink is avail- player, dual speakers, wireless FM and drink is popular in many countries of the world. The drink is suitable able in three pack sizes – 300 FM recorder. It has a 5.08 cm wide QCIF screen, a talk time of six hours with for sports persons, the sick, elderly ml, 600 ml and 1.2 litre and is standby capacity of 40 hours. and kids as well. Zigzag Concern priced at Rs. 35, Rs. 65 and Rs. expects the drink to be popular in Nepal. 120, respectively. This latest in- LG LED TV Set CG Electronics, a Chaudhary Group novation from Coco Cola com- subsidiary, and the authorized dealer of SBL Retirement Fund pany hitting Nepal is targeted at LG in Nepal, has launched LG LED TV Siddhartha Retirement Fund (SRF) has started a new scheme called consumers across all age groups in the market. The newly launched TV features wide-viewing angle technology, Public Provident Fund. Under the who are looking for a naturally Development Bank’s New Branch perfect display, and accurate and consistent scheme customers can deposit refreshing mango drink. Min- Jyoti Development Bank has opened color reproduction for a perfect viewing one-third of their total earning or a new branch in Birjung. The CEO of experience. Rs. 3,000,000 and get a tax benefit ute Maid is a brand popular in the bank inaugurated the new branch of up to 25 percent. more than 60 countries around amidst a function. The bank is also Beko Inverter Series the world. coming up with an initial public offering Orbit International had launched a new Navin Brings Grandeur (IPO) soon. Navin Distributors, sole distributors 427 2602 range of Beko air conditioners in the 4427550, 4437181, 4427690 market which are designed to run on for Belgium-made Balterio inverter technology, thus consuming less laminated flooring, has introduced Prime In Itahari than average power. The newly launched ‘Grandeur’. Balterio is known for Prime Commercial Bank has opened its style and superior quality. The th AC with variable compressor speeds can its 16 Branch at Itahari. The bank’s save electricity bills by 40 percent. The AC Balterio showroom (Square Foot), Chairman inaugurated the branch located at Anamnagar, has a wide Laxmi Intercontinental - 4460712, sports features such as Auto-Clean, Digital amidst a function attended by variety of laminated flooring on AUTO 4480201, 4473346 Display and Anti-Bacteria Filter. industrialists, businessmen and locals. display. Prices range from Rs. 85 to Hyundai’s Sonata Launched The bank has posted an operational Rs. 400 per square foot. All Balterio Yamaha Showroom Samsung Smart Phones Laxmi Intercontinental, one of the profit of Rs. 383.7 million in the first products come with a five-year Morang Auto works - the sole International Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd, authorized distributors of Hyundai nine months of the current fiscal year. commercial use warranty and a 25- authorized distributors of Yamaha the authorized distributor for Samsung vehicles in Nepal has rolled out the The bank is planning to expand its year residential use warranty. motorbikes in Nepal has opened mobiles in Nepal, has launched Samsung all-new Sonata. Sonata adopts Hyundai’s network throughout the country soon. 4441155 its newest showroom ‘Kistmat smart phones, the Samsung Wave S8500 new “fluid sculpture” design language 4233388 and boasts outstanding performance Automobiles’ at Narayanpath, and Samsung Galaxy S 19000. Bhairahawa. It was inaugurated by with segment-leading safety and fuel Issue Management Agreement sports icon and celebrity Shakti Samsung Wave S8500 sports a Super efficiency. The Sonata comes in two An agreement between Ace Gauchan. Apart from all models of AMOLED capacitive touch screen, a different models – GL and GLS—and Development Bank Limited & Yamaha bikes being available in the storage space of 8 GB and expandable has the highest fuel economy in its First Microfinance Development showroom, it also offers valuation for memory up to 32 GB; 512 MB RAM, 2GB segment at 10 kms per litre. The car Bank Limited was signed on 5 July old bikes, and easy financing facility. ROM, and a 5MP camera with auto focus. is designed with Electronic Stability 2010. Siddhant Raj Pandey, CEO, Morang Auto Works - The phone also has WiFi, Bluetooth, MP3 Control (ESC) which helps to keep it Ace Development Bank Limited stable even in slippery conditions. 4268252/4261160 and MP4 sound support, Organizer, Image/ and Numanath Poudel, CEO, First video editor, Document editor (Word, Microfinance Development Bank SCL Safety Scheme Excel, PowerPoint, PDF). The mobile retails Limited, were the signatories. Syakar Company Limited (SCL), the for Rs. 37,000. According to this agreement, Ace sole distributers of Honda motorbikes Development Bank will act as the in Nepal, has launched its new scheme Samsung Galaxy S 1900 also comes with Issue Manager for the public issue ‘Learn Safe For Free and Ride Safe Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen of 3,00,000 ordinary shares of First Forever’ in order to minimize the and has an inbuilt storage space of 1.5 Microfinance Development Bank growing culture of rash riding among GB and expandable memory of up to 32 Limited, each at NRS.100. the Nepali youth. The scheme worth GB, and a 5MP camera with autofocus and bazaarmarkets & launches goodwill life assurance Deposit scheme Goodwill Finance Limited (GFL) has introduced ‘Goodwill Life Assurance Chevrolet Beat Launched Deposit (GLAD) Benefit’ scheme for different strokes its depositors. Under this scheme GFL will provide its depositors life insurance coverage with an assured sum equal to the amount of the deposit. The life insurance policy issued under this scheme will be Truth Be Told in association with national Life — Ayusha Nirola Insurance Company. 4422290 My job demands that I encounter many a divas at social gatherings. They are the ones living the proverbial ‘good life’. The ‘Chanel toting, Prada-clad socialite’, as one publication likes to call them, are women who have it all. The money, the charm, the looks, the wardrobe and most importantly their husband’s/ father’s money. As sexist as it may sound, this is the sad truth.

At one such gathering I looked at this beautifully elegant (and expensive) looking ‘social worker’ and calculated as to what she might be worth at that very moment. I couldn’t help but think if she were to be kidnapped – forgive me dear Lord - her jewelry, designer bag, shoes and clothes could easily fetch a ransom. Hell, it would probably be ijay Motors — the sole authorized distributor of General enough to build basic infrastructure for a small school. Neco Doing Well Motors for Nepal — has launched Chevrolet Beat in the mar- neco Insurance Limited earned Rs. ket. Beat is the new car in Chevrolet´s 300 stable after Cruz, I shake my head in disbelief as I move across the room. Another ‘high- 7.2 million and Rs. 10.9 million in that was launched a couple of months ago. flying’ group, with similar stories to tell. Careful to utter politically fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09, V correct metaphors and overtly diplomatic, they eerily tend to repeat Beat has already been launched in over 150 markets worldwide. through investment, credit and other whatever their contemporaries are saying. The works that they do, instruments of earning. The company The company has described Beat as spirited, stylish, aggressive and bold. disturbingly, is more about competition and what’s ‘in’ rather than do- has invested Rs.209 million in banks, The 1.2 L Beat comes in three models — 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT. With finance companies, development ing the right thing. Disconcerting! bonds and emergency insurance funds the Chevrolet Beat the company claims the following - the best mile- and has also collected Rs.220 million age in its segment, improved ground clearance, spacious interiors, USB I CoULDn’T HELP BUT THInK IF during the first 10 months of the port, auxiliary port and roof rails. The Beat is available in seven colours current fiscal year. SHE WERE To BE KIDnAPPED – 4427355, 4427354 — Olympic White, Linen Beige, Caviar Black, Misty Lake, Moroccan Blue, Green Cocktail and Super Red. FoRGIVE ME DEAR LoRD - HER rosEBuD 10+2 Rosebud school is starting 10+2 JEWELRy, DESIGnER BAG, SHoES program in Management from the Displacement: 1200 cc, Ground Clearance: 165 mm, Mileage: 18.6 academic year 2010. Apart from km per litre, Price : Rs 2,100,000 (1.2 LT), Price : Rs 2,270,000 (1.2 AnD CLoTHES CoULD EASILy quality education, the two year LT with options) FETCH A RAnSoM. course will provide opportunities for students to carry out project works Vijay Motors Pvt. Ltd: 4433205 It’s hard to believe that these women with their manicured nails, pol- and internship in various five star ished bodies and perfectly set hair, get their hands dirty with commu- hotels and banks. nity work. Do not judge a book by it’s cover? Maybe. But apart from a 4783003, 4780923 market handful of women who have really done what they have promised; the Clean Power insight social circle in Kathmandu is taking inspiration from – wait for it – the Gham Power’s solar photovoltaic (PV) Page 3ites of Bollywood biggies. The always decked up starlets and systems provide clean and economic star wives who are dying for attention and some limelight. It is always power backup for all non-commercial about who is wearing what, who said what, and how expensive one’s and business needs. Gham Power is Hear The Thump wardrobe is. It’s gossip, it’s fun, but far too pretentious. the only company in nepal which annie gardner Vaidya, provides solar PV technology from USA to power everything from lights, Executive Director, Vijay Motors So to the women out there who love their high life and love their computers, and telecom equipments Burberrys and Aldos, I salute you. I admire your ability to splurge and be to completely autonomous solar One hell of a looker, this bold new style statement from Chevy is so goddamn happy with life. Who wouldn’t want to have what you have. streetlights and hoarding boards, at designed to turn heads wherever it goes. But heed my plea – at least do some honest good with your time and prices less than diesel. With an easy not just sit pretty on committes and leave the work to someone else. 5-year financing facility (10% down 1. What differentiates the Beat from its competitors? Believe me you will be less criticized for having fun rather than being payment, without collateral), Gham The Beat is Tough, Sexy and Smart. General Motors India have made a hypocrite. Just enjoy the blessed life you have that many are envious of. Power has a winner on their hands. some changes in suspension, ground clearance, and has worked on its Gham Power nepal Pvt. 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Is it their sheltered and automatic climatic control along with a host of other vibrant and sexy features make this a winner. lives and their comfort zones which they are reluctant to move out of? Ladies, it’s not that hard. Just make sure you don’t cringe at the sight of 2. Would you say Chevrolet has failed in the luxury sedan segment in a malnourished child or cry foul if you have to walk a distance to a tiny Nepal, and hence the Beat? village or use a toilet that looks like something out of a disaster movie. not at all! We are doing very well in the luxury segment with the Aveo and And make sure you leave your moisturizers and nail filers at home. the optras. The Cruz too has received rave reviews. In India there is a 3 month waiting period for the Cruz, and in nepal we cannot keep up with the Aveo orders. With the Beat, we now have all the brands under the Chevrolet portfolio in nepal. 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