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eetu Shakya, 22, working rights activist, however, dis- as a marketing execu- agrees. “That’s an illusion, tive for Nine, a car rental a socially made up idea. A rcompany, recently came man may seem to easily across a situation in her life that become friends with an- she has fairly been accustomed other man, but I tell you to for quite some time now. that only happens on the Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, she surface level. Men need walked into a room of a social to form groups and create club (name of the club concealed networks with other men; on her request) she had recently it’s a biologically given joined, and, in an instant, she trait. Women, on the sensed cold vibes coming from other hand, make friends the female members of the club. with select people and “I have always felt comfort- that bond will last a life- able making friends with men time,” she says than women. I have been a mem- Abhaya Subba, one of ber of this club for more than the leading female rock two months now, I do talk to a stars of the country, also few ladies here, but most of my had an opinion to share. “When friends are the male members. people call me ‘someone with an This has happened in almost ev- attitude’, I don’t really care. I as- ery walk of my life, and I really sume that it is out of their own don’t get it,” says Reetu. insecurities that people, men It is indeed a fact, that it’s dif- and especially women find me ficult for a woman to befriend arrogant. They say I am an another woman as easily as the unfriendly person and I say men do. Kamala Panthi, a me- they’re only insecure human dia personality and a women’s beings.” turn to page 2 for more of it!

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It may be difficult for two al, Harvard University and Em- women, especially if both have manuel College in Boston clearly Celebrity Friendships Gone Bad strong, commanding personali- validates this scenario. The study ties, to easily be friends with each concluded that women were more These celebrity ex-besties Avril Lavigne and Hilary Janice Dickinson and Tyra validate studies that suggest, Even though these pop Tyra Banks and Janice other. And it’s a heard and seen likely to sever a friendship after a Duff: Banks: women are more likely to princesses deny that there’s Dickinson play nice when they scenario of women breaking up single offense than men. sever a friendship after one any drama between them, have to, but we all know that friendships over trivial issues. Cassandra George Sturges, a single offence. rumor has it that Hilary Duff these two can’t stand each other. In fact an old French saying full-time psychology instructor and Avril Lavigne are less than Paris Hilton and Nicole Kim Kardashian and Paris backs up this much practiced shares, “As a counseling psycholo- chummy. societal behavior. It goes, “Men gist working with women, I have Richie: After their famous Hilton: Paris Hilton makes feud a few years back, Paris Paris Hilton and Lindsay her third appearance on this kick friendship around like a discovered that one of the indi- Hilton and Nicole Richie Lohan: It’s rumored that list thanks to some nasty football but it doesn’t seem to rect causes of why women are have patched things up — for party girls Paris Hilton and comments she made about break. Women treat it like glass disloyal to each other is based on now. Lindsay Lohan had a falling-out her supposed friend Kim and it goes to pieces.” self-hatred and low self-esteem over a guy. Kardashian. “I used to have a very good more so than the need to hurt Kim Cattrall and Sarah friend (a girl) back in my col- other women. In therapy ses- Jessica Parker: On-screen Britney Spears and Chris- Denise Richards and SJP and Kim Cattrall are the tina Aguilera: They may Heather Locklear: Here’s lege days, when I was a student sions, women have revealed that best of friends, but rumor has have performed together on one way to end a friendship at Ace College of Management. the reason that they slept with it that off screen there’s no MTV, but Britney Spears and fast: Make like Denise Richards During my third year of col- their friend’s or relative’s husband love lost between the two Christina Aguilera have little in and start dating your friend’s lege, I came to know about her or boyfriend was not because the actresses. common these days. ex-husband. gossiping about me behind my man was particularly appealing, back. I confronted her and de- but because of what the woman cided to cut her out of my life. who had him represented. There- “But regardless of what hap- “There’s no doubt,” says Dr. “Yes, I may not go about talk- I don’t deserve a backstabber, I fore, in essence, sleeping with an- pened in my case, I don’t think Klein, “that friends help women ing and making friends with every thought to myself,” quips Mal- other woman’s male partner was friendships between women are live longer. In one study, for exam- woman that I meet. But when I do, vika Subba, Miss Nepal 2000. a way of indirectly possessing the so fickle. I am best-friends with ple, researchers found that people I intend to stick with her through And a study conducted at the qualities of the woman that the Ava for the past 18 years now and who had no friends increased their thick and thin and I know she will Universite du Quebec in Montre- friend admired.” it hasn’t faltered a bit. A couple risk of death over a six-month pe- do the same in return,” concludes of years back I met Lisa Mukhi- riod. In another study, those who Kamala Panthi. She adds, “This is Situations that Lend to Positive Female Bonding ya, the proprietor of Foot Fetish. had the most friends over a nine- a competitive world, it wouldn’t There was an instant bond there year period cut their risk of death be true to say that only women Family ties: Mothers, daugh- Co-workers: Other female and she has remained my best gal by more than 60%. Friends are ters, sisters, aunts and cousins co-workers, depending on are jealous of other women. Even pal ever since” Malvika said. also helping us live better.” can form tight female bonds. the type of industry, can be men are starting to become jeal- These are often the primary supportive of career goals Despite all the concealed battles Another health study from ous of women. Jealousy is but a relationships in women’s lives. and understanding of office between women resulting in slow- Harvard Medical School found natural impulse so it sure hell tension. ing down the process of friendship that the more friends women had, Childhood/college friend- cannot be biased gender-wise.” among them, some selected friend- the less likely they were to develop And most women and count- ships: These relationships Women with common ships between women are lasting. physical impairments as they aged, can end up being some of the interests: Joining activities less scientific studies would “And those friendships are im- and the more likely they were to longest-lasting female bonds of such as tai chi, yoga, a cooking agree. In difficult times and in a woman’s life. class, a book discussion group, portant for a woman’s physical lead a joyful life. In fact, the results old age, a good friend is precious or a volunteer organization and psychological being,” reports were so significant, the researchers indeed. Mommy groups/other moth- can promote friendships out Laura Cousin Klein, PhD, Assis- concluded, that not having close ers: Such friendships arise out of Helen Keller was right when of common goals and the tant Professor of Bio-behavioral friends or confidantes was as detri- a common need to support and she wrote, “Walking with a nurturing of these goals. Health at Penn State University mental to your health as smoking be supported as a mother. friend in the dark is better than and one of the study’s authors. or carrying extra weight! walking alone in the light.” ! just asking... page3 “How many PairS OF

Prime Minister SHOeS do you have?” Madhav K. Nepal

AiCHA BARTCHSAN, socialite: it’s been years since i bought my shoes Bharat Mohan Adhikari in Nepal because, you see, i don’t get my size here. Subash Nirola and Probably my foot is too Surya Bahadur Thapa large (laughs). So i cur- hall of frame Deepak and rently own only 15 to 20 Nikita Thapa pairs of shoes. Gathering Galore few ‘celebrities’ who have been under the radar for some time, resurfaced as an eclectic K-Town crowd JHARANA BAJRACHARYA, MiSS NePAL 1999: I don’t like gathered to wish the new- buying shoes these days, and Jaya Shah lyweds all well. even if I do, it’s only flats, bal- lerinas… you know the easy ones. However, I am sure I have around 15 pairs of shoes with me right now.

Madhu Pradhan

euDeN KoiRALA, BRANCH MANAgeR, LAxMi BANK, LAgANKHeL: I am very Shiva Shrestha with Avash & Malika fond of shoes. I get mine from all the hip shoe stores in town like Top Class, Peltz and I See It first. I think I have about 45 pairs of shoes with me, but I am sure I have more than that.

NeeLiNA SYANgDeN, yogendra Shakya FeMALe eCoNoMiCS AS- SiSTANT, ASiAN DeVeLoP- Neer Shah MeNT BANK: THe LAST TiMe i CouNTeD, THeRe WeRe 36 Prachanda Man Shrestha and Sangita Nirola AND i JuST BougHT 4 MoRe ToDAY. So THAT MAKeS A ToTAL oF 40 SHoeS. i NeVeR BuY FLATS, iTS ALWAYS STi- LeTToS AND STiLeTToS ALL THe WAY.

DiMA THAPA, PRoPRieToR, FueL TRAD- iNg: It’s funny that you ask this question because, right now, I am very much stand- Sanjay golchha, Nima ing right in front of my shoe rack. OK, just SuBeKCHHYA KC, BuSiNeSS Rumba with Dell Team let me count. There are 1, 2, 3... 23, 24, DeVeLoPMeNT AND MARKeTiNg 25… 39, 40… 43… yeah, I seem to have exeCuTiVe, KANTiPuR MeDiA: I usha Khadki and 43 pairs of shoes in my closet (laughs). am sure it exceeds 50 because I g.P. Timilsina Radesh Pant Manisha Koirala Sambhujeet Baskota shop for shoes more than anything else here in Kathmandu, and my friends and family from abroad also keep sending me some all the time. 4 people Issue 5 February 25 - March 3, 2010 t.e.n Before sending your chil- choice! 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Food, Wine Initially, I wanted to make this into a perfect lounge but now I am con- centrating on providing quality food, nothing else. At the end of and the Arts the day, food and service are what intent on doing things differently in the restaurant scene matter most in a restaurant. in Kathmandu, Rajan Shrestha breaks the rules and gives What are your plans for the the word cliché a whole new meaning. restaurant in the near future? I want to introduce the concept of — Ayusha Nirola ‘charity menu’ at our restaurant. come for the exqui- But the real morale booster came Any significance in keeping This menu would be from the site food rather than when a friend of mine, an Italian the art works? houses of expatriates, their wives anything else. Still chef, came to Nepal for six months Somehow, food, wine and art go and other prominent figures. And relatively new in and trained our staff in authentic together perfectly. I also feel that every time someone orders that RAJAN SHRESTHA the business, he says Italian and Spanish cooking. art is way better than keeping menu, a portion of the money col- Northgate Restro-Bar/Aqua Lounge that it is not as easy pictures as they lend a certain lected will be going to the charity as it looks. Did you face any road-blocks aura of warmth to the place. that they are supporting. Friday caught up initially? Any words of advice for with the young entrepreneur and The interior decor took a lot of Being a relative newcomer, hile working people wanting to get into this talked about his dreams and ex- time. Since it was an old build- what do you think brings one at a Spanish business? pectations for the place. Excerpts: ing, we had to deal with rooms success in this business? restaurant in Make sure you have in-depth rather than one single hall and You have to be patient. Also, since London, Rajan knowledge about the business be- Having studied computers, it was a challenge to set up each there is a lot of competition, you WShrestha, 31, probably didn’t fore you jump in. Just because you what made you open a restau- room differently. have to make yourself stand out. think he would get into the rant in Kathmandu, that too at see someone else doing success- business himself one day. But as such a competitive time? fully doesn’t mean you will too. fate would have it, he is now the We had a strong team. Since my “SINCE THERE IS A LOT Of You have to be passionate about owner and the Marketing Di- friend and I had experience in the COMPETITION, yOu HAVE TO food and drinks and, at the same rector of Northgate Restro-Bar food and beverage department back MAKE yOuRSELf STANDOuT…. BE time, do a market survey on peo- and Aqua Lounge in Kathman- in England, and my sister having ple’s tastes and preference. More- du. When he opened the restau- had a degree in interior design- PREPARED fOR fAILuRE AND LEARN over, you have to be prepared for rant, Shrestha wanted people to ing, we knew what we were doing. TO BE PATIENT” failure and learn to be patient. ! 6 events Issue 5 February 25 - March 3, 2010 what’s on Laxmi Cares initiative Things To do This Week S . M . T . W . T . F . S 25 26 27 28 1 2 3

“Paaniphoto” It also aims to provide an insight into a new nepali Play the socio-cultural aspects of both the opening Date:16 february (Tuesday) countries and widen societal perspec- Closing Date:13 March (Saturday) tive on figurative art works. Venue: Rimal Theatre, gurukul. All the works displayed in the exhibi- 4466956 tion have been created by the students of Prof. Chris fulmer of North Lake Director and playwright Khagendra College. fulmer is an award-winning Lamichhane’s play Paaniphoto, currently professional artist whose work has Date: 26 february (friday). Venue: Jai Nepal Cinema Hall. being performed at Aarohan-gurukul, been exhibited in one-person, juried, 6:15 pm . Tickets: Rs. 1,000. Chandani Tuladhar - 9841529512 deals with the despair and agony of and invitational exhibitions throughout Hari’s parents. Hari disappeared during the united States. An educator for 37 ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ is a romantic thriller that revolves around an introvert the insurgency and his parents have years, she has been honored with many with a miserable job, a bad boss and a colleague Shonali who is unaware that he been waiting for their beloved son to awards for outstanding teaching and loves her. One day, he gets a call from another Karthik, who becomes his men- come back home. Hari’s single pho- research. tor and tells him how to get what he wants. But will Karthik be able to cope tograph is the only memoir they have with his new life? Starring – Deepika Padukone, Farhan Akhtar, Ram Kapoor of their son. This is Lamichhane’s first Pepsi iCC World and Shefali Shah, the music of the film is composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. attempt at directing a group drama. Cricket League Bruce Nauman, Kerry James Marshall, Directed by Vijay Lalwani, the lyrics have been penned by Javed Akhtar. Note: The play will be staged every opening Date: 20 february (Saturday) Louise Bourgeois and Maya Lin. weekday except Mondays Closing Date: 27 february (Saturday) Laxmi Cares, a social initiative by Laxmi Bank employees, is supporting a fund- Venue: Army School, Tribhuwan Laxmi Cares initiative raising event organized by Nepal-Indo Deaf Art & Culture Society (NIDAC) ‘Literally Figurative’ - an university and Pulchowk Engineering Date: 26 february (friday) by screening the movie ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ at Jai Nepal Cinema Hall. international art exhibition College Venue: Jai Nepal Cinema Hall The funds collected from the event will support ‘Eyes Empowered 2010’, the opening Date: 17 february (wednesday) Tickets: Rs.1,000 country’s first Deaf Art Exhibition. Friday caught up with Euden Koirala, the As a part of the qualification process for Closing Date: 26 february (friday) 6:15 pm, 9841529512 Chairperson of Laxmi Cares, to get a better insight. Excerpts: Venue: Imago Dei gallery, Nagpokhari the ICC Cricket world Cup 2015, the 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 4442464 Pepsi ICC world Cricket Division 5 was Paleti with meera rana Any particular reason in identifying NIDAC for the bank’s CSR officially launched on friday, 20th febru- “Literally figurative” is an exhibition Date: 26 february (friday) activity? ary, amidst a large audience made up Considering the fact that an estimated 3% of the Nepali population is deaf and of drawings by Kapil Mani Dixit and a Venue: Nepa~laya ‘r’ sala, Kalikasthan of players, officials and the media. The about 17% suffer from hearing disability, which is a sizeable number, we felt we group of current and former students 4412469, 9851026266 event will see matches amongst teams need to do something to make a difference in their lives. Mrs. Sarah giri has of the Art Department of North Lake from Nepal, Singapore, fiji, Jersey, Bah- been successfully and effectively involved with the Deaf Society in India for College, Irving, Texas, uSA. The subject rain and the uSA. for more information several years and has established NIDACS with the aim of providing a platform of the exhibition revolves around nudity, visit http://icc-cricket.yahoo.net for the deaf Nepali people to help develop their innate talents and skills. Jointly, making it the first of its kind in Nepal. we hope to introduce awareness and educational programs on Deaf Culture as The twenty-seven drawings on display Hiking and Heritage Walk part of our support towards this community. demonstrate both experimental and Date: 25 february (Thursday) anatomical approaches. The idea of this Venue: Bajrayogini Temple and Sankhu Could you, very briefly, tell us what the past fund raising Main gate experiences have been like in terms of the funds generated? 9:30 am (to gather at Sakhu Main gate) Laxmi Cares has successfully held several fundraising events in the past with 4810163, 9751005424 substantial funds being generated. with these funds, we were able to provide www.bwfnepal.com support to several good causes. Participation from staff, customers, friends and www.betterworldfamily.net our well wishers has always been very encouraging. Enjoy a day out on a nature walk felici- The february 2010 edition of Paleti is tated by Bhishma Banskota by joining What are the other future CSR activities planned by Laxmi scheduled for 26 february with Nepal’s in along with the already registered 30 Cares? well-known singer Meera Rana. Active odd participants, comprising mostly Currently, we plan to work closely with NIDACS to introduce and support in the music field since the 60s, Meera of students of developing studies and Deaf Culture in our community. we need to create widespread awareness Rana has been able to maintain her social sciences. Nabraj Lama, founder about this particular aspect of our society. name and fame through her dedication and Director of Better world family, and delivery. However, she admits that Nepal, who is organizing and coordinat- she is jittery regarding this event. “It has ing the hiking and heritage walk says, Rakshya Nepal, the pioneer social organi- been 44 years since I started singing, TaSaFU Kathmandu Scrolls “The main objective of the event is to zation devoted to raising awareness and and I have seldom received opportuni- A painting exhibition by Julien Solé inform the youth that we are not poor disseminating information about school ties to perform a solo show. I am feeling opening Date: 26 february (Thursday) and backward, but the reasons why we bullying and peer victimization in Nepal, is a bit nervous as well. But I do hope to Closing Date:19 March (friday) have not been able to accomplish things holding a talk program on School Bullying get support from my audience,” said Venue: Siddhartha Art gallery, Baber is linked to our inability to use what we at The New Era Institute on 26th february. Rana in a statement that was published Mahal Revisited, 4218048 have available naturally and what has The organization has been holding similar by the organizers nepa~laya. Paleti is been left behind by our ancestors.” talk programs to emphasize the serious- nepa~laya’s micro event series orga- ness of school bullying and to spread figurative exhibition was that of visual nized on the last friday of each month awareness and knowledge about the vari- artist Kapil Mani Dixit, a former student a art 21 Film Screening at nepa~laya ‘r’ sala. of North Lake College and resident of Date: 25 february (Thursday) ous aspects of this phenomenon. Kathmandu, Nepal. The major purpose Venue: KCAC, Jhamsikhel Talk Program on School of the exhibition is to provide interna- 5:30 pm, 5521120 Bullying by rakshya nepal Peace marathon For tional exposure to the aspiring Ameri- Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre Date: 26 february (friday) Tourism development can artists of North Lake College and (KCAC) filmClub presents ‘Identity: A Venue: The New Era Institute, for Visit Nepal 2011 promote figurative drawings in Nepal. 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Momo-making and momo-eating competi- Buff Sumai: Chinese-style open Ticket prices: Rs. 495 for adults and tions, Coke and Beer-Drinking competi- buff momos Rs. 295 for children. 4464438 tions, Live performance by the 2010 Sprite Band Challenge Winner – Sound Cuddles Rajmah Momo: yes, seriously, Celebrate your love for momos at Momo rajmah momos… try them! Mania, an annual event organized by The THE MOMO LIST Thai Momo, All the way from Bakery Café, which is back again this year Half n’ Half: for those who can’t Thailand: Chicken filling spiced to fulfill the craze for momos of the people decide between chicken and vegetable with lemon grass and coconut milk around K-town. with a large turn out at a Tandoori Chicken Momo: Our similar event in Palpa recently, the organizers Happy Veggie: A happy blend of mush- Chef’s latest Muglai creation! hope to better that in the Kathmandu event. room, paneer and potato Wonton: A creative cross of the wan- Sambar South indian Momo: “we are expecting around 600 people at ton and Newari-style spicy Momo-cha For all you vegetarians out there – each venue in Kathmandu this year,” said South Indian Momos! organizer Nayantara Kakshyapati. This Spinach Momo: Palak, paneer and Dapao: Bhutanese Buff Bonanza year, like every year since the beginning of peas – a vegetarians delight the event in 2001, the organizers have put Momo-Cha: widely popular and typi- gajar ko Haluwa Momo: yumy forth some astounding varieties of mo- cal to the Kathmandu Valley, Momo-Cha gundpak Momo: for all of you mos. “we have added Tandoori Chicken is casual and exotic bundled in one with an extra sweet tooth, here is Momo and Sambar South Indian Momo Sabji ko Momo: The famous Darjeel- the gooey Nanglo creation this time around. we are sure that just like ing-style vegetable momo,, lightly spiced Khuwa ko Momo: from the hot every year, the people will love the new and easy on the stomach kitchens of those Lhasa Newars who additions,” Kakshyapati adds. Fish Momo: Chinese style fish fillings did not bother to wait till dessert In its tenth year now, Momo Mania 2010 with Chinese spices Fresh Fruit Momo: The perfect has made few changes compared to the Chicken Momo: Avoiding red meat? No dessert momo to be paired with previous year. “Because of the huge turn sweat! good ol’ chicken is here to stay chocolate sauce out last year, we are trying to accommo- Mushroom Momo: Mushrooms tradi- With so much to look out for, join date as many people as we can and so tionally spiced to meet the Nepali taste in this celebration of savoring the we are adding more tables than last year. Nepali people’s unofﬁ cial ‘national’ Then, of course, we have some really Mutton Momo: who says mutton is food. good music by Sound Cuddles as well.” only for sekuwa lovers a People War Trilogy Every Saturday afternoon, the group meets The Charity Unplugged Concert tion campaign, is organizing a “Conser- the Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park Talk and slideshow presentation to run a course through great scenery in Date: 27 february (Saturday) vation Trip” this year as well. The river, this weekend. The team will leave for Date: 26 february (friday). 10:00 am the Kathmandu Valley. There is also a walk- Venue: Patan Museum Premises which is considered to be one of the Shivapuri after meeting up at Nepal Venue: Hotel Shankar, Lazimpat ing group. After a bit of (soft) drinking and most powerful rivers, flows down from Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap at 7 Nepali artists, including Robin and the New 4410151, 4410152 singing, you will be allowed to go home. Tibet and is one of the most popu- am sharp on Saturday 27 february. Revolution, Anuprastha, Divya Subba, The lar rivers in the world among white Film Show - independent momo mania 2010 Blue Acids and Nirakar yakthumba of 1974 water rafting enthusiasts. More than 80 Pepsi iCC World Cricket A.D., will all be performing at The Charity Date: 27 february (Saturday) companies run their action packed trips Film Society unplugged Concert organized by Children League Final Venue: The Bakery Café, Bouddha on this river, and 70% of tourists who Date: 27 february (Saturday) Date: 27 february (Saturday) and youth first, an NgO working in help- (11:00 am – 2:00 pm) and The Bakery come to Nepal enjoy the adventurous Venue: Tribhuwan university ground Venue: gAA, Thamel ing the underprivileged children staying in a Café, Sundhara (5:30 pm – 9:00 pm). ride on this river. Join this conservation 4:00 pm, 9841052342 hostel and studying at Life Vision School in Ticket prices: Rs. 495 for adults and trip and get your adrenaline pumping. Critically acclaimed movies and Nepali gatthaghar. The artists are performing free Hip Hop Performing arts Rs. 295 for children. 4464438 short films followed by interaction with of cost and the fund collected from the initiative Program Nepali movie directors. Hike and Bike opening Date: 28 february (Sunday) concert will go towards providing better 27-28 february (Saturday-Sunday) Date: Closing Date: 7 March (Sunday) Lecture and interaction education for the children. Venue: Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park Himalayan Hash House Harriers Program Venues: Kathmandu Jazz Conservato- Date: 27 february (Saturday) 4420776, 4420774 ry, Kathmandu; Hotel Barahi, Pokhara. Life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Chevrolet Concert Series Venue: Various locations in the event Details: Subash, A&S events And ideas Date: 27 february (Saturday) Date: 27 february (Saturday) 27 february: Trekking from Sundarijal to Kathmandu Valley, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 9851051400. Venue: Mind Body Library, Baber Mahal Venue: KJC Moksh Auditorium 5528471 Chisapani (south of Nepal Art Council, 50 steps 5:30 pm, 5013554 28 february: Downhill Mountain Biking The American Embassy is organizing a after Saphal Bachat) 2:00 pm from Chisapani to Sundarijal workshop called “Hip Hop Performing The Himalayan Hash House Harriers are Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) For Registration: sms to 9841896000 with the view of raising awareness Arts Initiative Program” that will tutor a running club with a drinking problem. presents the Chevrolet Concert Series on “Environmental Conservation” participants in various elements of Hip with performances by KJC Choir, KJC as well as promoting “Environment Hop, DJing basics in blending and mixing, Big Band & Mariano Abello Quartet. lectures on the origins of Hip Hop and This is KJC’s monthly concert series a workshop on Rap and dance cipher. that takes place on the last Saturday of 3 Q’s With Kunda every month. Thangka mandala and Totale (Techniques mixed Paintings) Talk and slideshow presentation Conservation Trip A painting exhibition of Suku gurung Date: 26 february (friday). 10:00 am. Venue: Hotel Shankar, Lazimpat Date: 27-28 february (Saturday-Sunday) and french artist Cheni 4410151, 4410152 Venue: Khadichaur, Bhotekoshi River, opening Date: 27 february Sindhupalchowk What was the objective in (Saturday) Rs. 1,700/person (for One Day)*; releasing ‘A People War Closing Date: 7 March (friday) Rs. 3,500/person (for Two Days)** Trilogy’? Venue: Nepal Art Council 4700894, 9841419423, 9841276483 The end of war doesn’t mean 9841569503 peace, as we have seen. Also, the *Includes two way transportation and Lunch legacy of the conflict is still with **Includes two way transportation, Lunch friendly Outdoor Activities” in Nepal and One Night stay at Borderlands Resort Kantipur F.m. Holi Hungama us in the violence, impunity and Environment and Tourism Initiative Date: 28 february (Sunday) lawlessness. It is also there in Aimed at conserving the Bhote Koshi foundation (NETIf) project site, NETIf Venue: Bhupu Sainik Sangathan, the sorrow of those who lost River, Nepal River Conservation Trust, is organizing a two-day Hiking and Pulchowk relatives and friends, or had giving continuity to its past conserva- Downhill Mountain Biking program at 10:00 am, 5541905 them disappeared. It is there in the lack of justice. Building long- lasting peace means we have to remember not to forget what the war did QueST to the fabric of our society, and to address the inequality and discrimination eNTeRTAiNMeNT that lay at the root of it. The three books showed through photographs and 4442220 POST US testimonies how deep the yearning for peace is in this country, and we wanted to magnify this voice and bring it to the notice of the rulers in Kathmandu. Do let us know if events need to be listed. Listings must JAi NePAL arrive in writing by Sunday. Please include day, date, time, How has the response been so far, including for the previous My Name is Khan @ 11:45 admission price, contact phone number(s), relevant two? am, 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm photos, web addresses and if possible, a contact person as The books are selling well; more than 25,000 copies have been sold. The pub- well. Listings can be sent by lishers, nepa~laya, ploughed the earnings into the photo exhibition tour and KuMARi email – events@fridayweek- the setting up of a permanent exhibition at ‘Madan Puraskar’ in Patan Dhoka. Pahilo Pahilo Maya @ 12:00 ly.com.np or call us at any noon, 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm Do we see a 4th one materializing as well? of the following numbers - 5011571, 5011639, 5011730, Probably not, but the work of spreading awareness about peace, reconciliation The wolfman @ 9:15 am, and non-violence will now be taken forward with the permanent exhibit of “A 5011731. Listings are free, People war” in Patan Dhoka and to make that the nucleus of a future Peace 12:15 pm, 3:15 pm and but inclusion is not guaran- Museum, a ‘Shanti Sangralaya’. 6:15 pm teed due to limited space. 8 events Issue 5 February 25 - March 3, 2010

Sherpas - The True Heroes of colors, flavors, ceremonies, merrymak- mount everest ing and fun that go with it,” says Mansi mark your calendar Date: 11 March (Thursday) Agarwal, one of the organizers. “we Venue: Jai Nepal Cinema Hall will organize everything, down to the Ticket: Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 last detail for you,” she adds. COCKTaiLS & JaZZ 9:00 am, 9851050299, [email protected] Swing To The Rhythm of Jazz with JCS A second shot at that awkward first Quartet. A documentary by Dir frank Senn, Hari wedding night, the renewal of vows and an altogether fresh start to a life- Date: 3 March (wednesday) Thapa and Otto C. Honneger, “Sherpas long journey together, this event, the Venue: fusion Bar, Dwarika’s Hotel – The True Heroes of Mount Everest” – 7:00 pm 4479488 is an award-winning documentary at the first of its kind in Nepal, truly sounds 7th Kathmandu International Mountain like fun. If you want detailed informa- Salsa evening film festival. The event is being orga- tion on the event, call Mansi Agarwal at 9841121171 or gitanjali Singh at Day: wednesday nized to support cyclist Puskar Shah’s as the venue for the event was to draw 9849466679. you can also email them Date: 3 March (wednesday) Peace Expedition on Mount Everest. the attention of the Nepali public to the at [email protected] Venue: Club Platinum, Hotel yak & yeti, He is planning to carry the miniature beauty and the ambience that our two Durbar Marg flags of 150 countries (along with the world Heritage sites (Patan Museum and 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm 4248999 uN flag that was handed to him in New york) that he cycled through for 11 Patan Durbar Square) offer. years to promote global peace. Siddhartha Simadzu nepal Pharma a Big Fat Wedding expo 2010 music By the museum – ii Date: 14 April (Wednesdy) art Gallery Date: 5-7 March (Friday-Sunday) Come 7 March, V-Day is being staged in Baber Mahal Revisited Date: 12 March (friday) Nepal to share, as well as listen to the Marriages are made in heaven but wed- 4438979, 4218048 The Simadzu Nepal Pharma Expo 2010 Venue: Patan Museum stories of women. V-Day/Nepal: Change dings are designed here on earth. Playing www.siddharthaartgallery.com will be held from 5 March to 7 March The Story of Women is staging one with the objective of promoting Nepali on this idea, Shine Events has come up with the motto of “Meeting the Future of Eve Ensler’s monologues, “Words music, Musicology and Hits fM 91.2 with a package – a grand tailor-made Kailash Shrestha Challenges”. This is the third expo, From Prison: Any One of Us”. Words brings you “Music By the Museum – 11” wedding just for you. But behold you which is organized by the Association and Sushma Sakya’s from Prison will reveal the connection with Manose Singh and 1974 A.D. along love birds seeking to tie the nuptials, this of Nepal Pharmaceutical Producers of exhibition between women in prison and the with other feature artists. Music by the wedding affair is not meant for you. It Nepal (APPON) in association with Date: 4 (Sunday) - violence that often lands them there. Museum, a musical event hosted at the will cater to only those who are already Federation of Nepalese Chamber of 21 (wednesday) April The script is entirely based on stories Patan Museum, is an attempt of these married. Commerce and Industries, Department as told by women locked up behind two companies to create a platform for “Come, fall in love… again!” is an event Artists Kailash Shrestha and of Drug Administration, Department bars after numerous interviews with Nepali musicians to showcase their mu- that seeks the participation of married Sushma Sakya will be presenting of Industry, Nepal Tourism Board, them. Their honest and heart-wrenching sic to the Nepali public. Both Musicology couples where they can exchange their works made during the one- Graduate Pharmacists’ Association stories will be brought to life by a team and Hits fM 91.2 have both been estab- wedding vows once again amidst an year residency program spon- of Nepal and Nepal Pharmaceutical of committed artists, creative visionaries lished with the objective of promoting elaborate setting. The event, slated to sored by Australian Himalayan Association. The main purpose of and professionals. This theatre produc- music and musicians in Nepal. The idea take place on the first day of the Nepali Art foundation. The exhibition this event is to provide a platform to tion has been conceived by playwright of doing a show as such took took shape will be inaugurated by HE Susan share information on the products and Eve Ensler and staged and directed by with their concerted effort. grace, the Australian Ambas- services related to pharmaceutics. The Eelum Dixit. sador to Nepal expo expects to attract more than 100 In its second year, the event is expected national and international pharmaceuti- The event will also be featuring a short to attract a large crowd. “we always had Sojourn in Bangladesh cal companies, medicine production documentary celebrating W-O-M- planned to continue with the event at Date: 23 february (friday) - machinery and laboratory equipment E-N, followed by a grand fi nale choir least once a year, and this year, like the last, 13 May (Thursday) production companies. Some 50,000 performance. we are confident that the event will be visitors estimated to attend this year’s Jupiter Pradhan, an MfA graduate well received by all,” said Sanjay Shrestha, edition. in painting from the university A not-for-profi t Charity Show, funds member of 1974 A.D. He further added generated by the event would benefi t local of Development Alternative, The vagina monologues that during the first half of the event, the presents “Sojurn in Bangladesh”. groups working for this cause and will also audience will get to enjoy soulful eastern Date: 7 March (Sunday) This very exciting exhibition will benefi t the V-Day Campaign, a worldwide classical music by flute maestro Manose Venue: Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi showcase mixed media works effort created by Ensler to end violence Singh while 1974 A.D. and other bands Tickets: Rs.1,000 that the artist has made while he against women. The ‘V’ in V-Day stands for will take the stage during the second half. 6:00 pm, 6221801 was a student and during the var- Valentine, Victory and Vagina. Visit http:// “we will also have Mukti Shakya and www.vdaynepal.org for more information. ious international art residency V-Day is a renowned global movement Shreya Sotang as guest artists, but the list programs in Bangladesh. His most and response to stop violence against might include more as things are yet to be recent Kathmandu-based works vOW Week Of The Women New year (April 14th), will be held in the women and girls, including rape, battery, finalized,” Shrestha said. will also be part of the show. incest, female genital mutilation and opening Date: 8 March serenity of godavari Village Resort. Closing Date: 13 March “whether you’ve been married for sexual slavery, through benefi t produc- The first Music by the Museum event royal nepal Through the Venue: Alliance françoise th over 20 years or just newly wed, we tions of playwright and founder Eve was held on May 8 , 2009, and the Lens of richard Gordon Ensler’s award-winning play ‘The Vagina 4241163 organizers say that one of the reasons can assure you that you will enjoy our Date: 6 June (Sunday) - Monologues”. alliancefrancaise.org.np behind the selection of Patan Museum customized Hindu wedding in its true 23 June (wednesday) Marcella Sirhandi will be launch- ing her book “Royal Nepal Through the Lens of Richard Journey of the Soul: gordon Matzene”.

a Fashion extravaganza maia ruth Lee - Date: 12 March (friday). 98411 21171, 98414 89022 ‘The Traveller’ (The Runway shows are major industry likes. The theme for the show has a recollections of the events that shape the future of fashion, fusion-based, mixed-culture approach, Lonesome Traveller) define media moods and set the tone bringing out four elements – Earth, Date: 6 May (Sunday) - for the apparel and accessories market Wind, Water and sizzling Fire – along 3 June (Thursday) for seasons to come. An upcoming with the depicting of the terror of hell event, “Journey of the Soul” is expected and the unimaginable beauty of heaven. This exhibition is an autobio- to be an icebreaker to the Nepali soci- Each piece of design will have a differ- graphical interpretation of what it ety, which is not quite familiar with the ent message from the designers. is to be a traveler metaphorically idea of having its own fashion industry. with different identities. Maia is A story on its own, the models will be a Korean artist who has been Organized by the Lord Buddha Educa- walking the ramp on the footsteps of experimenting with delicate draw- tion foundation, the designers are Katia Verreault, Head Salsa Instruc- ings of gouache on paper, incorpo- students and graduates of the college tor of Salsa Dance Academy, Nepal. rating influences from traditional who have completed their Bachelor of Hip Hop, Salsa and traditional Kathak paintings, namely Thangka, Mithila, Science in fashion Design and are now dance performances will keep you on Korean and Japanese woodblocks. prominent designers in their field. your toes all the time. She also incorporates poetry by the masters of Confessional Journey of Soul is all about showing The organizers of this event, Shine poetry, Anne Sexton and Sylvia people about breaking convention and Events Pvt. Ltd. have had huge success Plath, in her work. The exhibition going with your gut instincts: what looks in planning similar events in the past will be inaugurated by the Korean good, what looks right, and what one as well. Ambassador to Nepal. the week that was events Diversity: A Musical Caravan’ with the music with anthony aim of fostering peace in the country. recognized for his outstanding contribu- ries. This award came at the oppor- Correll and Friends The event took place at the garden tions to public debate, for creating plat- tune time, because I had not been Anthony and friends presented Roots of Dreams and the night was turned forms that enable South Asians to con- able to raise funds for the organiza- and American music on electric and into a blissful one as Kutumba wowed nect, interact and network, transcending tion, which I chair and which is run acoustic guitar, slide guitar and har- the audience with great numbers. national and cultural boundaries. by Himal Southasian magazine. monica on 24th february at Lazimpat Minap, a theater group, also shared Art gallery. The artists also played How does it feel to receive the What are your views on the the stage with Kutumba. And to add their original compositions along with Prince Claus Award as the first evolution of Nepali culture more spice to the event, the famous some classic hits. ‘laureate’ from Nepal? amidst the endless political comedian, Madan Krishna Shrestha, also entertained the audience with his A journalist of course does not work transition? art – The Power Of extraordinary sense of humor. with the expectation of awards, so There is no doubt that the violence, imagination this came as a surprise. I seem to have anarchy and economic downturn Health awareness “Life is like the movement of a banyan been recognized for both my work in has accelerated the loss of our heri- tree; in each branch, our internal A free dental camp in which some Nepal and in the broader South Asian tage, both tangible and intangible. feelings are hung and are at play”. 236 people took part was held at arena, and am happy with both. It should And yet, we cannot stand still and This was precisely the kind of feeling award For Kanak dixit Sundarijal VDC in Kathmandu. The be noted that this is not an exclusive weep over what we have lost. we Saurganga Darshandhari was trying to event was organized by Kantipur Prominent civil society activist and award, and I am one of eleven receiving must seek to stem the destruc- portray during her solo art, prints and Dental Hospital and College in senior journalist Kanak Dixit was the award worldwide this year. tion while building anew. I have no installation exhibition, ‘A Printmaker’s collaboration with Rotary Club of presented with the prestigious ‘The doubt that from the muck of the feelings’, which was on display at Kathmandu-North. Prince Claus Award’ at a function The award amount of 25,000 muddy pond, there will emerge the Kathmandu Contemporary Art Cen-

held at Patan Museum on 23 february. Euro that comes to you is lotus blossom. from our tortured tre on 21st february. The Prince Claus fund is a platform significant. What are you mindsets, I believe, in the years to nature on Canvas for intercultural exchange that sup- doing with it? come, the creative spirits of Nepal Artist, writer and sculptor – the multi- Saurganga Darshandhari has tried to ports activities in the field of culture I have handed over the amount to the will deliver great literature, art, film talented Dr. Mainali – showcased 29 show the beauty of women in different and development. Kanak Dixit was film South Asia festival of Documenta- and theatre. of his acrylic paintings in an exhibition forms and her simplicity using materi- held at the Nepal Art Council. with als as a symbol. “Saurganga’s works ‘Prakriti: Varied Impressions’ as his main reveal how the artist’s own feelings be- theme, it is safe to say his work lived gin to find central place in her works,” Whistling a reminder 1,100 Students visit up to the title managing to capture opined art curator Sangeeta Thapa. Linden US University Fair National youth Pressure Campaign for different facets of nature from splendid The exhibition will continue till 10th with support from the uS Educational Constitution Making organized a whistle sunny days to dreary downpours, March where you will be able to see blowing program on 17th february with foundation in Nepal (uSEf-Nepal, gya- ponds to villages to clouds to fire. The just 100 days remaining for the drafting neshwor), Linden Educational Services, exhibition was held till 21st february. of the constitution. This was intended to a uS-based company which conducts serve as a reminder to the government recruitment tours for American univer- Painting away the Blues about the constitution. About 70 par- sities, organized a large-scale uS univer- Having learned under the botanical art- th ticipants blew whistles for 10 minutes sity fair in Kathmandu on february 18 . ist and illustrator Neera Joshi Pradhan, for those who love wine, a wide variety at 12 noon in front of the International Over 1,100 Nepali students visited the four of her students from different of wines from Australia like Clairault ES- Convention Center’s third gate. event – which comprised college pre- countries exhibited 40 works of art TATE Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Clairault sentations and a college fair at the yak at RN Joshi Center for fine Arts. This ESTATE Chardonnay 2007 and others. emerging Talents & Yeti Hotel – meeting directly with US exhibition was definitely worth a visit admissions officers from 15 uS colleges The British Council’s Regional Painting on a different Level for it was hard to believe that amateur Enterprise Award Competition 2010 and universities. Entrance to the event painters could steal the show. The ‘Literally figurative’ painting exhibi- commenced from 17th february. The was free. By attending the uS university tion was a one-of-a-kind event in that competition is going to be held via the fair, students were able to access first- ‘The road Home’ Screened Kapil Mani Dixit, a visual artist, along hand information directly from college Internet and teams from five countries The Road Home, which is a 1999 with a group of former art students and representatives about programs of are vying for the coveted spot of the Chinese film directed by Zhang Art Professor Chris fulmer of North study, admissions requirements, costs wining team from the region. The par- yimou, was screened on 23rd febru- Lake College, Irving, Texas, uS, show- and scholarships, as well as specific ticipating countries are Nepal, Pakistan, ary at the Lazimpat gallery Café. cased the beauty of nudity. Prominent advice for international applicants. Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and uzbekistan. The script for the film was written artist Shashi Bikram Shah inaugurated This yearly event marked Linden’s third So hurry up and vote for Nepal through by author Bao Shi, who adapted the the event. tour to Nepal. founded in 1982, Linden www.britishcouncil.org/nepal screenplay from his novel, Remem- has conducted more than 126 tours and brance. The film won two prizes at music and Holi has reached more than half a million in- music Without instruments the 2000 Berlin International film the artist’s power of imagination; the with Holi just around the corner, people ternational students in 70 cities. Linden The day saw a unique approach to festival, namely the Jury grand Prix goddess in burkha or the god/goddess are looking forward to it with much an- making music at Nepal Music Center (second best film) and Prize of the in army combat uniforms. It will be ticipation. Keeping this in mind, the Indian located at Pingalasthan. A Norwegian Ecumenical Jury. Praises especially interesting to note in which direction Cultural Center organized ‘Utsav – A Pre- percussion band, SISu, shared through went to the film’s visual style and Saurganga’s feelings and work will Holi festival’ on 18th february featuring their instruments how music can be actress Zhang Ziyi’s performance take her through her works. the Nepali classical band Kutumba. The made from anything. band was very much appreciated by the audience and the songs they played were Wine and dine the a huge hit among them. The purpose of australian Way the event was also to increase the cultural Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, in associa- relations between Nepal and India. poll-o -meter tion with Australian Trade Commission organized the Australian wine Dinner on Handicraft Fair LAST WeeK’S PoLL 17th february at Rox. The event was inau- The five-day handicraft trade fair and iS Sex ALWAYS ABouT LoVe? gurated by the Australian Ambassador to craft competition, which was held at Nepal HE Susan grace. In the event, the Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu, was a great Educational Services, in partnership with Ye s No featured items included typical Australian platform for handicraft lovers, artisans uSEf-Nepal, brings college representa- 37% gourmet style with a variety of Australian and entrepreneurs alike to bring forth tives to Kathmandu every spring. food, meat and specialty wines on offer. their mutual interest. The fair had on HAVe YouR SAY Authentic Australian dishes like the display an array of handmade products music for Peace Do women tend to break up friendships more easily than men? Tasmanian Salmon, Australian Tenderloin, from accessories to statues. The main Lead International Pvt. 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While man-made materials like Here are some golden rules to closely by a vertical pinstripe timeless. If you are going to wear pressing, before it is ready to be polyester and viscose will be eas- adhere to: that elongates your frame. Stick a suit only occasionally, pick a style collected. ier on the wallet, they are not as If you are tall and slim, you may to two buttons for a deeper “V” that will not go out of style.” long-lasting and do not breathe opt for a heavier fabric to fill out to enhance this effect. After The Fact as well as natural fabrics. your frame. Choose from two- For either, stay with a tra- If it Befits You Now that you’ve got yourself a A good first suit should buttons for a slimmer cut, or ditional notched lapel – leave You’ve counted down the days dapper-looking suit that is winning be made of mid-weight, wor- three-buttons if you are lankier the peaked lapel to James Bond patiently, and it is finally time to you compliments, what’s next? In- sted wool, which is the perfect return to the store and collect vest in some good wooden hangars weight for year-round wearing your eagerly-awaited suit. Hold and a clothes brush to extend the in Nepal. Your tailor is likely to A good first suit should be made your horses, mister. Before your lifespan of your suit. Never hang it recommend cloths with a cryp- of mid-weight, worsted wool, new suit is ready to be worn for on a flimsy wire hangar. Resist the tic number like “Super 150”; just all and sundry to admire, all re- temptation of dry-cleaning the know that the higher the num- which is the perfect weight for spectable tailors will provide a fi- suit too often; instead, let it breathe ber, the higher the thread count, year-round wearing in Nepal. nal fitting to ensure that the suit in the open for a couple of hours translating in a softer, more ex- drapes you off like it should. after wearing before returning it pensive, but less hard-wearing than usual. While being slim and the shawl lapel for black-tie Things to look out for here – to your wardrobe. fabric. gives you the option to go dou- events. Steer clear of pleated the seat of your pants should not Suiting up can be an addictive ble-breasted, a single-breasted pants and opt for a flat front bunch up when you are standing, affair. You might find it difficult Yes, Money CAN Buy Style jacket would be more versatile. style and, lastly, ask for a mod- the back should not flare out, stopping at one, or even two. Be- After fabrics, your next major Stick to a single vent so you ern, slim cut. and the sleeves should extend to sides the mainstays of navy blue decision will be the style of don’t draw attention to your An ideal first suit would be a your wrist bone, showing about and charcoal gray, consider dab- the suit you prefer. Here, one is non-existent derriere. solid dark blue or grey, single- a quarter inch of shirt. The coat bling in a sharp jet-black suit, or flooded with endless possibili- If you are tending towards breasted with two buttons and should extend just past your one with pinstripes. Your new ties and permutations: Peaked or the portly side, however, opt a slim waist, and trousers. For butt, and there should be one suit is also probably yearning for notched lapels? Single or double for a lighter fabric and a single- the uninitiated, Sujan Shakya of break in the front of the pants a couple of dress shirts and a nice, breasted? How many buttons? breasted style so as not to add to Shakya & Son Tailors has this where it meets your shoes. sharp pair of shoes to go with it. Should I opt for a solid colour, your bulk. A solid dark-colored priceless piece of advice: “Trends If all’s well, your tailor will Indulge yourself. After all, you or a subtle pattern? fabric would work best, followed are fickle, but a well-cut suit is provide your suit with a final are wearing what suits you. ! 12 metropolis Issue 5 February 25 - March 3, 2010

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gourmet Cooking Undercover We’re sending out our most refined palates - to see, sniff, eat, drink and report on the good, the bad and the ugly of restaurants in Kathmandu. CAuTioN: Read well before you dine.

The chef’s hat definitely in embarrassment how the belongs to a woman, so they eggplant became non-existent say. But it becomes a matter by the time the potato got of great interest to pinpoint cooked. where this journey of culinary Of course she has come a art actually starts from. The long way from those days and simplest definition of cooking has excelled in what was her that we find in the dictionary most alienated subject during states that it is the process her school days. A very simple of preparing food by apply- method of cooking can alter ing heat. But it doesn’t just the flavor, the texture and end there. The actual journey appearance, and the chemical begins then. properties of the ingredients As newly-married Riya says, “I change. Cooking is truly a love to cook for my family, and form of art where the artist it gives me utmost pleasure in us can whip up a dish in a Walters to whip up novel dishes from jiffy with such élan. The will to the recipe books that I love to concoct a dish can be attrib- go through during my leisure uted to hard-earned experi- alters is a charm- close to local cuisine. And it good job of keeping it real. The time. But what makes me even ences, including memories ing, quiet restaurant was just that, and our vegetar- cocktails were a tad bit off, there happier is when they appreci- of burnt food and the desire situated within the ian friend enjoyed it thoroughly. was little or no grenadine in the ate my efforts.” She further to take up a gastronomical WBaber Mahal com- The final test was the Cordon Singapore Sling and it tasted adds that the first dish she challenge. Surely, one has to plex surrounded by small bou- Bleu. It was chicken and I was rather flat. But all in all, the ex- made was a simple potato and be a woman to face such a tique shops and various other a bit skeptical, but I must say perience was pleasant (although eggplant curry, and reveals challenge. restaurants. We sat down out- it was by far the best Cordon the pricing was a bit on the high side as there was no electricity side for Kathmandu) and I would when we got there and were not mind paying the price for the presented with a well-listed but wHILE CHATTINg good food and ambience. shabbily made food menu, which wITH THE SERVED, Off the Shelf had many options. The drinks wE DISCOVERED VERDICT – A great ‘date place’, menu boasted a well stocked bar or a place to have a peaceful KABuL BeAuTY SCHooL and also had many traditional THAT wALTERS business meeting as there isn’t AuTHoR: Deborah Rodriguez cocktails to offer. It even men- IS NO LONgER too much interaction with the Coming soon to PiLgRiMS BooK tioned Chaca – the original in- OwNED By MR. outside world. The service is HouSe. Call 4700942 for more details. gredient for Caipirinah, a com- calm yet attentive and not over- Post September 11 has seen a modity hard to find in Nepal. A wALTER ly intrusive. It’s safe to order the flurry of Afghanistan-themed rather small wine list, featuring local stuff and the old-school books, most notably Khaled both old world and new world Bleu I have had in Kathmandu, European cuisine coupled with Hossaini’s Kite Runner. Joining in wines, was also presented sepa- although I can’t say the same the traditional cocktails. ! the fray is Deborah Rodriguez’s personal, non-fiction account of rately on a printed and copied for the salad served on the side. MEAL fOR 2 PERSONS: Rs. 2,000-3,000 female camaraderie in a fragile, A4 sheet. And the mash would have been CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD accepted war-torn land. We ordered the spicy Moroc- fantastic if the chef had just Expect tales of wonder and can chicken, five to six slices of believed in taking things with a food Kabul Beauty School, at just over 300 horror that were related chicken breast, which were far pinch of salt. Beverage pages, offers viewers a tantalizing to Rodriguez by her belea- from spicy, served with a rather While chatting with the glimpse of Rodriguez’s journey from Hygiene guered students, at once sweet concoction of chick peas served, we discovered that Wal- Michigan, uSA, to Kabul, where she hemmed in by a repressive and tomato sauce. Our next or- ters is no longer owned by Mr. Ambience applied her expertise as a hairdress- society and driven by the will der was spiced potatoes in the Walter, and that he’s sold it to a Service er to set up a beauty school. to succeed on their own. hope that it would be something Russian gentleman who’s done a Value for money

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464th car rolled off the produc- since faded, but the love he feels tion line in Mexico in 2003, end- for his car is unabated. ing more than 60 years of pro- He has even gone as far as duction. renting a Beetle in Bangkok to Sentimentality inspired Kak- enter a rally held there, part of shyapati to buy his orange Bug his dream of taking part in in- a few years ago, a reminder of ternational rallies. An-Bug has his youthful days driving a Bug already been invited from lo- Bug’sout of production for many years, a around town. cales as varied as Tasmania, the group of dedicated Volkswagen Bee- “Mine is from the 1970s and, UK, and the US. despite being about 40 years old, “The Bug gives me a feel- tle owners have made driving this car, it still has all the original parts,” ing of satisfaction whenever I lovingly known as the bug, sexy again. he claims. turn off the engine, no matter Shrestha bought his blue how long the drive was,” said —Yusuf Abdol Hamid Life 1971 Super Beetle about nine Shrestha, adding that he often years ago, which set him back wishes “the ride would never ecades after its mass pro- poor,” said Subodh Das Shrestha, all Germans, and Hitler placed about Rs. 3 lakhs. The color has end”. ! duction hey-day in the Executive Director of a vending Ferdinand Porsche in charge of 1970s, the nearly extinct machine franchise. “This feeling producing the Volkswagen Type dBug-eyed Volkswagen inspired the social responsibility as- 1. It was only known as the Bee- Type 1 is making a remarkable pect of our club,” added Shrestha, tle from the 1960s onwards. comeback on the streets of K- who joined the club in 2005. The oddly curvy and bug- town. Thanks to the efforts of To date, An-Bug has orga- eyed car is the longest run- the Association of Nepal Beetle nized several rallies for charity, ning and most produced Users (An-Bug), the market three within the valley and twice vehicle in a single de- value of these antique cars has to Pokhara. Corporate sponsors sign, and out of the multiplied, and at least a hun- provide about Rs. 10,000 for 21,529, the dred cars are now plying the un- each car that takes part, and the even roads of the valley. money is spent for a variety of Members of An-Bug feel a social welfare causes. filial passion for these grandfa- The Sahara football club in therly cars, lovingly restoring Pokhara is one of the fortunate re- them and making them road- cipients of An-Bug’s fund raising worthy once more. activities. Kakshyapati explained: “It’s a very steady car, reliable “The club also runs an orphan- on long drives, and has its own age which trains children to one beauty from its unique shape,” day become footballers. So we’ve enthuses Gopal Sunder Lal Kak- contributed cash, books, and even shyapati, the President of An- computers to aid their cause.” Bug and Managing Director of These sometimes noisome Nanglo Bakeries. Beetle’s have also helped sup- Now overseeing about 60 port cleft lip palate operations, as members, An-Bug was formed well as some schools in Pokhara, in 2005 when a few Beetle own- where An-Bug sponsors student ers got together for a rally. tuition and teachers’ salaries. “An Australian woman, Su- The objectives of the club san, began a Himalayan Rally to vary from social causes to mat- raise funds for cleft-chin palate ters closest to the heart of the surgeries and I had been partici- members: the Bug itself. pating for a while before realiz- Both Kakshyapati and Shrestha ing that we needed a platform for lament what they feel is an unfair this to happen more frequently,” taxation on their beloved cars. recalled Kakshyapati. “The biggest obstacle we From an initial 15 members, owners face is government cus- the club has grown to its cur- tom duty,” explained Kakshya- rent size partly due to efforts by pati. The cars, which are often members to proselytize Beetle more than 30 years old, are owners they happened to see taxed almost Rs. 20,000-30,000 driving on the streets. yearly for a license renewal. The 2-tier membership: Life- The Bug alone now can cost be- time at Rs. 10,000 or General at tween Rs. 3-4 lakhs, and the steep Rs. 1,000 per year affords mem- taxation is a burden on members’ bers the chance to mingle with pockets. An-Bug is currently lob- other Bug owners, and also enjoy bying the government for a more convenient access to spare parts reasonable tax, which they hope and maintenance for their beloved will also entice more people to pick vehicles. up on the Bug fever. Initially, the plan was to drive Production on the Beetle be- together in groups for leisure, gan in 1938, under the orders of often out of the Valley to rural then German Chancellor Adolf destinations. Hitler. Volkswagen, which means “It didn’t feel right for us to have ‘the people’s car’ in German, was fun in these places, which were often meant to be affordable enough for yourmoney Issue 5 February 25 - March 3, 2010 inﬂ ation Blues inflation is on every consumer’s mind, be it a housewife or a student. The prices of goods are sky-rocketing, allowing people to finally think about investing wisely. — Richa Thapa “ “ would say migraine is more commodities. Not really inter- ing with price hikes.” I couldn’t er moved next door, agonizing you your money like this, “How infla- tolerable than inflation if ested about the effects of infla- agree more. and unwilling to go away. In this tion actually harnesses you is that you really come to think tion at the macro level, K.C. con- You know inflation has arrived regard, inflation in relation to the it slowly corrodes your assets and iabout it,” says Reema K.C., tinues, “Maybe market analysts to torment you when it takes more ‘time value’ of money can best be possessions, especially money. If a housewife. She believes it’s the and the financial sector under- money to buy the same quantity explained thus: Five years ago, you you take Nepal’s inflation rate, it homemakers who are the most stand it well, but consumers are of any given item. Inflation is like could buy laundry soap, for ex- is around 7.7% on consumer price affected by the increase in the the ones who are directly bur- a loud, unreceptive and irritating ample, for five rupees. Today, you as per CIA world fact book.” prices of even the most basic dened with the headache of cop- neighbor who you wished had nev- have to put in an extra five rupees In Nepal, there is a growing for the same bar of soap. It either trend of various financial insti- means that the soap is becoming INVESTING WISELY: THE MANTRA TO MINOR SUCCESS tutions catering to our financial more valuable or, inversely, your needs, but inflation still affects us Do you think in terms of real for even a clever businessman especially for small time inves- money is becoming less valuable. frequently. Depending on your estate and housing colonies or a submissive homemaker tors like, perhaps, you and me. when you think of finance and to understand the nature and Ritika Sharma, a young banker, investment? If so, you’re kind grounds of business before states that it is often uncertain yOu KNOw INfLATION HAS ARRIVED of getting there for the time investing one’s earnings,” to assess as to where your being. The two have emerged says investment counselor, earnings should be invested as TO TORMENT yOu wHEN IT TAKES as dominant players in the in- Rabindra Nath gaire. Also an it depends upon the amount MORE MONEy TO Buy THE SAME vestment sector at present. A Engineer, gaire further adds, of funds available with you. She little success is, at first, largely “It is not easy to know where suggests that then only can we QuANTITy Of ANy gIVEN ITEM. glorified and eventually be- one should invest, particularly think of diversification and risk comes a fashion statement. you if you’re not familiar with busi- aversion, which implies that if “Knowing about personal fi- situation, it can either bring in can randomly come across ness and business trends.” one market goes up, the other nance requires at least a mini- positive or negative results. If many people involved in the might go down. Personal finance, which is com- mal understanding of inflation, you have invested in stocks for a same business that occupies monly understood as the ap- All of us are more or less which is when the rupee power a larger share in the market. long duration you might survive. plication of the rules of finance aware of the fact that the best But it is important for one to has decreased. Today, it is im- But if you’ve kept your money in to the economic assessment way to go for small time inves- know – is this tendency here possible to get through the fi- a bank with fixed saving interest, of an individual, is as complex tors is to buy stocks – de- to stay, or is it just temporary? nancial news without hearing the negativity shows if inflation as it sounds. By nature and pending upon the time, size of about inflation and the current protection offers are not provid- “we’ve seen the carpet indus- origin, investment is attached the company and the product money supply situation,” says ed. A research before undertak- try, pashmina and the garment to the rules of personal fi- itself. Simply speaking, building business all rise to a decent nance management. So here is wealth through investment Colonel (Retd.) P. B. Thapa. ing an investment is, therefore, height only to fall eventually. a trial on fair investment ideas boils down to personal finan- Shaurya Tuladhar, a student a must, or else inflation could As such, it becomes necessary versus bad investment ideas, cial instinct and wisdom. of Economics at Tribhuwan Uni- not only swallow but also digest versity, explains inflation vis-à-vis your savings. ! yourmoney ‘Cash in the bank is safe, different strokes but the value is less.’ Short Skirts: Having been in the banking sector for almost two decades now, Bi- jendra Suwal shares his thoughts on the present economic status of managing the Nepal and clears out some common myths on money matters. — Richa Thapa unmanageable into product-based investments. — Anya S. Keep the money moving. POINTS TO PONDER Make it: This means that From the streets of Milan to the gallis of Kathmandu, skirts capture the attention of every girl and of everyone Risk is a term often associated before you can begin to save with financial activities. How do or invest, you need to have a around her. Even in this chilly winter we see girls in short we avert or minimize it as far as long-term source of income skirts strutting their way in the streets and, mind you, some running capital is concerned? that’s sufficient enough so of them don’t even wear stockings! I sit and ponder as to Always remember, “Do not run that some amount is left over why subject your body to so much torture? This fascination after you’ve covered your after hypes”. Even the stock with short skirts just baffles me given that I belong to the necessities. market is much hyped, so is the female species myself. high interest rate schemes. The Save it: Once you have an “It is that one piece in my closet that makes me feel sexy, real estate scene is booming, but income that’s enough to cover and hey, I don’t mind being the center of attention!” says a it doesn’t seem natural going by your basics, you need to de- friend of mine who wishes to be anonymous. I argue that the percentage. Risk is natural in velop a proactive savings plan. we can be a head turner in many other ways to which she a financial system and cannot be invest it: Once you’ve set replies, “No other outfit can be as appealing as the LBD or completely avoided, but people aside a monthly savings goal, any minis for that matter. Skirts can never go out of fash- can minimize them by avoiding you need to invest it prudently. ion.” Point taken. unnecessary investments. But whether you look classy or trashy, how do you man- Banks are opening without age the unmanageable? Even the simple task of getting out ijendra Suwal, Assis- On a related subject, how do core competent resources. It is of the car needs to be well thought of while wearing very you interpret inflation? tant General Manager high time that the central bank short skirts. But forget cars, I see girls Inflation is simply an indicator of of Nepal Investment comes up with a proper mecha- wearing these tiny pieces of cloth- economic activities, which exists Bank Limited (NIBL), nism while issuing licenses to ing and ride a scooty for crying out when there is a high level of eco- Bwho heads the IT department, new banks since some of them loud! You pull here and there, and nomic activity in the system. It is has been in the banking sector for are misusing it. About mergers, look uncomfortable while sitting mandatory, but a certain level of almost two decades and has been I’d say it’s a part of the cycle down; I mean what’s the point if control mechanism is required too. associated with NIBL for almost – the only question is “when?” you are simply getting the atten- 10 years now. Here’s what he had tion for all the wrong reasons? Does inflation affect peoples’ In Nepal, where competition to share with regarding It helps to show care for your Friday investments? is high, the market demands clothes and a little respect for his knowledge about saving and Obviously it does. But my per- mergers naturally without any those around you. Good manners investing wisely. Excerpts: sonal viewpoint is that inflation compellations. Probably two need to go with good grooming, provides an opportunity for in- to three years from now, you’ll What is the most appealing and very short skirts, if managed vestors if they look at the posi- witness some relevant ones. side of your profession to you? properly, can bring out the best in tive aspects. The higher the rate What interests me about banks is a girl. Dressing well doesn’t mean of inflation, higher will be the A little something about the scope of market share penetra- yourself ? you show off everything you have. profit margin. tion, which is about 33-34% now, Besides my profession, I am Sometimes, imaginations are just that and has an estimated growth po- Is cash safe in banks during involved with a non-profit or- much better than reality. ! tential of up to 50-60% in the fu- such a phase? ganization ITPF, where profes- ture. Other sectors also have pros- Banks are stable institutions; sionals from different sectors “IT IS THAT ONE pects, but I see more opportunities cash in the bank is safe, but the work with the government to in the banking sector. Even though value is less. Investing in assets form IT related policies. I also PIECE IN My CLOSET this is a critical phase, an economic or long term stocks is wiser and counsel eMBA participants at THAT MAKES ME revolution is still pending. more profitable. the ACE institute of Manage- fEEL SEXy, AND HEy, I ment. Travelling is my hobby. What advice would you give to Could you provide us with a So is sport, especially badmin- DON’T MIND BEINg the public as how and where to little insight on promoter’s save their earnings? ton. And hopefully, I’ll resume THE CENTER Of fraud and mergers? my gym sessions soon. ! I believe everyone should save their ATTENTION!” hard earned money with diligence. You should be alert while choosing SOME SIMPLE MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD your banking partner. One should YOUR EARNINGS DURING INFLATION not be misled by the high inter- Stock up: Buy bigger boxes more to your savings will help and value packs during defla- you through. If you can make ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal, 5011571 � � � � � � est rate schemes but should have No. 5  february 25 - March 3, 2010 �� tion. Ordinary, yet a clever that a habit for long, all kudos! Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA proper knowledge about the ser- Managing Editor: SUNIL SHRESTHA Contributing Editor: VIVIAN YONZON thing to do. Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Editorial Assistant: SAMRIDDHI RAI vices provided by the bank. get a raise: If you already Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Inhouse Writers: AYUSHA NIROLA, AYUSHMA BASNYAT

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