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PAGE3 FEATURE HALFWAY PEOPLE TIME OFF CONSUME Just Asking A Bug’s Life Crazy About Tea Jan Salter Chinese Chopstix Swarovski would you want to be Prasanna k.c. shares with nepalis are no exception she loves her furry buddies discover the inside story swarovski is all about class, employed in a different job? us the moments that make for the love of this univer- and has been awarded for her as we go undercover elegance and the high-life. our question fetched some riding a Beetle worthwhile. sal beverage. what makes a tireless work towards their at one of the favorite come with us as ew dis- interesting answers. here is his vw story. great cup? cause. restaurants in town. cover their range for you. Camera a’ Rollin’ Beautiful people, directors with a vision and a nation that’s watching… — Sumnima Dewan

ear readers: Help me understand this. “Phulai Phulko Bichyauna ma … dtimi adha biujha adha nidahu” Translation to the best I can fathom: “in a bed of flowers my dear, lay half asleep and half awake.” Now how the hell do you do that! This scribe happened to come across this song being played on the radio. I don’t know which Nepali movie the song belonged to, and I’d like to keep it that way for reasons Photo courtesy: Jai nepal regarding the retention of my sanity.

turn to page 2 for more of it! ecs media Chevrolet Helping Phatteman what’s on Concert the home- at Paleti Series V less catch gayak kJc is back Be a part of Phatteman at this again with this cultural month’s Paleti its concert event and series and enjoy things to do series and this help keep the magic of his time around be prepared for some underprivileged nepali children in matured vocals as he sings his soulful surprise acts. schools. hits. page 8 this week 31 July (saturday), 4 pm 30 July (Friday), 7 pm 30 July (Friday), 5:30 pm 2 cover Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day

Thank goodness we are wit- bring about such a transformation nessing a certain evolution in the and shares how his experience Nepali film industry. I’m talking with working with new actors and with reference to presentation, filmmakers has left him in awe of technology, creative filmmaking their talent. and of course songs. And it’s al- “Make movies that you want ways encouraging to see young to watch, and make it in such a actors of today, dedicated and way it touches people’s hearts,” motivated to give their best. is what Nabin Subba believes in “I did a crash course to learn and he stated that no story can how to drive.” Malvika Subba be completely identical because shares on her role regarding her presentation varies according to upcoming movie, ‘Goodbye Kath- the directors and actors. mandu’. For her, the movie was an “Moreover, it is never possi- unforgettable experience because ble to please everybody because it motivated her to stretch her each genre of movies has a spe- boundaries as an actor. She devoted cific target group”, he says. three months researching regard- He also shared that there ing her character, and firmly states were some who thought he could that the effort was worth it. not make a movie for the urban Malvika believes that the Projectionist at Jai Nepal Cinema, crowd. Hence he has taken up the Rajan Bhattarai. Nepali film industry has under- challenge of proving his detrac- gone gradual positive changes. tors wrong with his upcoming Directors who have studied cin- “They’re not the only ones who need to movie, “Goodbye Kathamndu.” ema and who have the vision to work hard to make a stand. We, as audiences …And after hearing all of bring about ‘change’ are bring- are witnessing an evolution…” them, this scribe felt good; be- ing forth movies which try to cause it’s nice to know that Ne- break the conventional style of because in her words, they por- “We have a long way to go. “We’re catering to the Nepali pal has tremendous potential Nepali film making, especially trayed ‘Nepalipan’. She wishes First and foremost we must get crowd who still has to undergo and talent to pave a better fu- with reference to the usual ‘five that young actors and seniors to the level where we can pres- change to accept offbeat cinema. ture for the film industry. songs, five fights’ formula. of the film industry would work ent our movies well, and only We are at a stage where we can- This statement by Alok Nem- Lack of budget, she believes, together because in her words, then it will be practical to focus not make the same movies we bang made me think… is a prevailing challenge and “I would want our seniors to ac- on bringing new concepts al- have been making, and also can- “An honest criticism is always henceforth set constant limita- cept us and we juniors must give together. We should not forget not try something entirely dif- taken positively but when critics tions on betterment. Also in her them the respect they deserve.” we’re still catering to an audi- ferent!” Hence, Nembang defined compare your work to Bollywood words, “The script is the heart Karma alias Mahesh Shakya’s ence that has yet to undergo this era of the Nepali film indus- movies and criticize, it makes no of the story. No matter how love for acting goes back a long change to fully accept the idea try as a “transitional phase.” sense! And most critics have no qualified an actor, if the script is way. Before venturing into cin- of offbeat cinema.” “There was a time when the idea that every movie has a dif- weak, the movie won’t work. We ema, he was a student at Gurukul Moreover, most filmmakers golden age of Nepali cinema ferent genre, and according to lack good scriptwriters.” for three years. It was during this are focused on quantity over produced beautiful stories, such the genre the stories differ… Next, I brought up the subject time he realized that drama does quality. The more movies they as ‘Saino’. However, right now one does not have to incorporate of whether movies such as ‘Sano not always have to be entertain- sell to the market, the more suc- the movies are in danger of los- fights, emotions, comedy into Sansar’ can only be related to ur- ment. Drama should also portray cessful they are is the wrong ing ‘Nepalipan’ due to too much one package for it to be a good ban life and the rural folk would pain. And movies can be mediums assumption persisting among of Hollywood and Bollywood movie…it’s different…” not enjoy it as much as the city for fun as well as sadness. He be- many, and is a major flaw of the influences,” he says. They’re not the only ones youth. Malvika disagrees. “This lieves conventional boundaries industry shares Adhikari. Nepal has talent, it is the di- who need to work hard to make is the era of Facebook. Internet have to be broken and change After tête-à-têtes with the ac- rector according to Nembang a stand. We, as audiences are is accessible in many rural areas; must be accepted to improve the tors, directors Alok Nembang and who should explore these tal- witnessing an evolution in the moreover, Bollywood movies are film industry. According to him Nabin Subba provided equally in- ents and guide them to bring movie scenario of the country. popular even in villages. Hence I since movie storylines are more teresting views on the changing out their best. Exposure to var- Hence, we must support them don’t think it is right to say we’re or less similar, presentation as- movie scenario of the country. ied cinema and creative vision by taking time to analyze their making movies only for the ur- sumes significance and deter- “With ‘Kohi Mero’ I have tried to improve performance are im- work, and giving filmmakers ban crowd.” mines the success or failure of a to build a bridge between the rural portant criteria for good direc- chance to improve. If their work One of the major problems movie. Somebody who is moti- and urban audience. I know ‘Sano tors. And a director must always has to be criticized, it should be Namrata believes is taking the au- vated to give his best and loves Sansar’ was a movie which the make movies he believes in. criticized on fair grounds. What dience for granted. She thinks that to try his hands on new concepts, urban youth could identify more Nabin Subba, on the other hand audiences need to understand is the audience is evolving. They Karma recently finished a Newari with. Hence, my second movie does not believe in following the that an average Nepali film is don’t want movies which have the movie, “Patachara”, and the much has a more conventional touch - demands of the market. He thrives made on a shoe-string budget of same boring storyline and that awaited ‘Goodbye Kathamndu’ the hero rescuing the damsel from on challenges. He firmly states that NRs. 4.5 million, a far cry from has been passed down from gen- is scheduled to release next year. the bad guys…but then again, it’s the film industry is unpredictable. the massive budgets available in erations. Directors need to realize He is also involved in the making done in my style.” What is ‘in’ can be ‘out’ the next Bollywood or Hollywood. Mov- this fact and not be hesitant to try of various non-commercial short Alok Nembang believes that day because the audience is evolv- ie making in Nepal is witnessing something new and fresh. movies with his friends. the present day mantra for mov- ing. He also thinks that it is up to a revolution and is slowly on its ‘Purple Days’ is her upcoming Currently involved in Karna ie success is to “package it right filmmakers to give their audience way to becoming world class in venture where she plays the role Shakya’s ‘Pal’, Nisha Adhikari and deliver.” newer and fresher perspective to content and presentation. Surely of an HIV victim. It is the story agrees with the views of her He believes that though it’s a stories so that slowly audiences we are bound by constraints but of a girl and her journey in this counterparts on the gradual pos- huge positive change that more begin to accept the shift. Change given time and proper support society where HIV is still looked itive change of the film indus- young people are involved in is necessary for growth, and the we will get ‘there’. Therefore, down upon as a social stigma. try. She however, thinks that the film making these days, most of Nepali film industry has remained let’s stop complaining and enjoy Shrestha expressed her ad- success of a movie also depends them suffer from “Hollywood stagnant for too long. Subba be- the ride. miration for the bygone days upon the targeted audience. hangover.” lieves that it is up to the youth to We’re changing history ! just asking page3 if you could swap your current make your statement job with something else, what would it be and why?

“nothing. i’ve always wanted to do this, it’s Mahima Shrestha, Con- my passion. i can’t think sultant Pr executive, of anything else besides Thompson Nepal movies. i love what i do.” “i guess i would get alok Nembang, involved in some kind Filmmaker of social work. since i have always been inter- ested in helping people, i would like it if i were a social educator.”

Pravaran Mahat, Program Support Officer, Family health international “if i could swap my current job with some- hall of frame thing else, i would want to be working as a diplomat, promoting nepal at global forums. Fr!day was at the recently concluded health The opportunities are endless if one can use Beautiful the diplomatic channels effectively to garner and Beauty expo 2010. we caught glimpses international solidarity for nepal’s socio- of some beauty queens...and then some. economic and political agenda.” People

I would definitely want to try something on my own, perhaps be self employed where I can be my own

boss and pursue my work independently. rajat Bose, Vice Principal, Triyog higher Secondary School

rajeev Shrestha, Photographer “i would be either an interior de- signer or a own a boutique because i am interested in these creative fields and have the required knowledge. even now, i do my own set design.”

“i wouldn’t like to change Spandan Moktan, MD my job because i feel one of eleven 11 has to know what one is doing in any particular field.” “i would be an astro- naut! i would want to Srijana rana Dixit, be outside earth and Director- Market- get away from all the ing, applaud event & mess and chill in space.” Promotion 4 Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day featureissues that matter

—A Binod Bhattarai Comedy of Errors ome names in the front duce results, including a consti- pages of the newspapers tution. never change. They ap- Vote fixing is not new in Ne- Speared more profusely pali politics and is a skill that all in the weeks after Madhav Ku- major parties that were around mar Nepal resigned, and have in the 1990s have acquired. The continued to fill the pages, espe- only possibility of the UML can- cially after parliament failed to didate of getting the 401 votes elect his replacement. There are would have been exchanges no prizes for guessing who have made in terms of the spoils of been in the news the most: power, including ministerial jobs and appointments as chairs of • Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Ram boards and ambassadors abroad. Chandra Paudel and Jhalanath Nepal also has a history Khanal – the top three con- where politicians have left no tenders in the prime ministe- stone unturned to get what they rial race. want – Sher Bahadur Deuba • Baburam Bhattarai, Sher Baha- walked away with a faction of dur Deuba and Madhav Kumar the Congress in 2001 to remain Nepal – the top three “wanna- as prime minister, and last year bes”, and The seemingly endless political farce can Bijaya Kumar Gacchedar caused • K. P. Oli, the número uno, only culminate in a tragedy. Nepal may not the fourth largest party to split among the post-2006 power- get a constitution, unless the Maoists end after he landed a job as deputy brokers and sidekicks. prime minister. The UML de- their janabadi soliloquy, disarm and create cision – in the name of engen- The leaders of Madhesi par- space to accommodate other ideologies. dering a consensus government ties also had their place in the – was therefore more an encour- spotlight. They may not have One may ask why the UML presidency – had come up with the sound contradictory, it could agement to MPs to vote from received as much attention in the did not settle for the 391 and idea of conditional support. In ad- be the best chance for Nepal to their pockets, not convictions. pahadi-dominated media produc- form a government? The answer dition, he is also said to have pro- get a constitution. The thinking The seemingly endless politi- tion systems had the big three lies in the rot within the party, posed that he be nominated to the was sound but there was a prob- cal farce can only culminate in parties been able to agree on a which, some say, could even be CA (after getting a sitting member lem: everyone defined it to mean a tragedy. Nepal may not get a power sharing and constitution- the cause of a split. The number to resign) and that his protégé be whatever he or she wanted. constitution, unless the Maoists making deal. The three failed 401 therefore reflects the resent- named acting party president in To the Maoists it is a govern- end their janabadi soliloquy, dis- and therefore the Madhesi lead- ment of Nepal’s supporters – the event Khanal was elected. (Af- ment led by them, which is unac- arm and create space to accom- ers got their share of coverage. who believe he still has the back- ter all he has been deputy prime ceptable to the other parties as modate other ideologies. Like- For those uninitiated in the ing of two-thirds of all MPs. minister and also has an eye on the long as the former also retain their wise, all the other parties put Nepali political murk, the main Therefore the bar was raised for retirement perks that come after private army (over 19,000 combat- together can also not produce actors were on stage last week to Khanal who they hold responsi- one becomes prime minister). ants and the strike force called the a statute by ignoring the Mao- elect a prime minister and failed ble for causing Nepal to resign. Until not long ago the parties Young Communist League) and ists – even if they consider that twice making a mockery of them- Reportedly, K.P. Oli – a UML were talking about a “consensus” don’t return property forcefully the former rebels have “outlived selves and their parties. Worse, leader who lost the CA election government. Though a consen- taken during the insurgency. The their utility for India”, “have no their farce was of the type that and also the contest for party sus and competitive politics may other parties don’t trust that the place to hide following the rise is difficult to laugh off given its Maoists will change but are also of Maoist extremism in India”, costs on democracy, peace and unwilling to join a government led “that China cares more about state building in Nepal. Parliamentary count by them to make sure they do. money than Mao,” and the like. By the constitution a candi- The election option came up Naming and blaming is not date needs 301 votes to become Political party Number of seats after the parties failed on finding going to be of much help and the prime minister but a party field- United Communist Party of Nepal 237 a consensus candidate to become answer lies in finding a solution ing a candidate said it would Nepali Congress 113 prime minister. Ram Chandra from whatever we have at hand. support its own leader ONLY CPN (Unified Marxist-Leninist) 109 Paudel was the Nepali Con- An interim government with Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (Democratic) 28 if he was able to garner support Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum 25 gress’ pick for the post. (Puspa members from all contesting of 401 members of parliament Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party 21 Kamal Dahal was the Maoist parties had worked in 1990. How (MPs). Jhalnath Khanal (UML) Nepal Sadbhavana Party 9 choice and Khanal that of the about trying out a 26-member claimed he had support of 391 Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) 9 UML.) When all the political cabinet with one candidate from MPs but could not face the vote. Rashtriya Prajatantra Party 8 demands are set aside, the Ne- each party with positions based Communist Party of Nepal (Samyukta) 5 His “proponent” Madhav Kumar Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party 5 pali Congress’ main argument on the standing in the CA elec- Nepal (caretaker PM) withdrew Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (Nepal) 4 boils down to ‘we’ve tried the tion to see if that can work? the candidacy, in accordance with Rashtriya Jana Morcha 4 Maoists, we’ve tried the UML The only other alternative is the earlier party decision. (Parlia- Others small parties (12) with 3 or less seats 20 and now, it’s our turn’. Not un- amending the constitution and mentary procedures don’t allow Independents 2 like the UML and the Maoists, it seeking a fresh mandate. ! Vacant 2 the candidate to stay or withdraw has not said how it could resolve Total 599 Binod Bhattarai is a journalist who runs The Writing his/her own candidacy). the present stalemate and pro- Workshop ([email protected]).

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Some simple measures to tackle monsoon health madness n Try to keep yourself as dry as possible. n Shower frequently and try to use talcum powder with antiseptic content. n Wear light, full covering and airy dresses prefarably cotton. n Avoid tight, and open dresses made of synthetic. n Don’t eat food or water from outside unless you are absolutely sure about hygiene. n Maintain optimal personal hygiene. n Wash hair every day or every alternate day and use light shampoo and conditioner. n Maintain proper diet and drink plenty of fluids. n Always carry a raincoat or an umbrella.

Consistently changing environmental temperature Monsoon makes the body work harder to adapt, thus lowering general immunity levels.

ronmental temperature makes Individuals with knee and joint Malaise— Dr. Bishal Dhakal the body work harder to adapt, problems see symptoms getting thus lowering general immu- aggravated during monsoon. nity levels. Viruses take ad- Frequent change in tempera- he fresh monsoon down- the perfect conditions to thrive disease conditions. Bacterial di- vantage of this and prevail as ture which subsequently brings pour is a big relief after on the skin, bringing forth com- arrhea and hepatitis A are some cough, cold and fever. For me, down the immunity levels also the grueling heat of sum- plaints like itchy skin, rashes examples of contamination led one of the most enduring im- has a major role to play in the Tmer. It’s both a bane and a and other similar infections. An- infections. ages of common cold is the old inflammatory process which in- boon. Boon, for farmers, because other common problem during but popular Vicks Balm adver- creases discomfort in joints. for them rains spell good har- monsoons is athlete foot (tinea Respiratory problems tisement, which is a typical rep- vest. Bane, since rain and mon- pedis), or fungal infection of the Air during monsoon is humid resentation of viral infection Hair issues soon bring numerous health foot due to increased humidity and has the capacity to trigger during rainy season. Long locks act as moisture traps. hazards. One needs to be careful and decreased hygiene. bouts of asthma for individuals Wet hair and scalp are favor- about certain conditions. prone to the allergen. Ear issues able grounds for fungal growth. Food and hygiene Ear infections due to fungal in- Sticky hair and fungal growth Skin issues Food and hygiene is another Cough, cold, and fever fections are fairly common dur- on the scalp during monsoon is Skin conditions constitute one problem area as anything ex- Cough, cold, and fever are per- ing rainy season. Children are a frequently raised issue. ! haps the most common health of the most common problems posed to outdoor environment more prone to this problem. Dr. Bishal Dhakal is a medical practicioner who runs a faced during monsoon. The wet is vulnerable to get contami- problems during monsoon. program - Health@Home, which manages healthcare at home. He can be contacted at bishal@hamrohealth. and humid air provides fungus nated and bring consequential Consistently changing envi- Pain in the joints and arthritis com. (www.hathnepal.com) My featureissues that matter Volkswagen — Prasanna K.C. Story here should be a much bet- tire of the maintenance the ain. But British auto manufac- ter Nepali phrase for nos- ancient engines demand. Soon turers were too ignorant to real- talgia than ‘biteka kura’, after, you begin to love it”. If ize what they had. “The vehicle T‘mitha yaad haru’. Like the you own a Volkswagen Beetle does not meet the fundamental heartache you feel when you see and live in Kathmandu, chances technical requirement of a mo- pictures of your old house, even are you will know Subodh Das tor car. It is quite unattractive though you weren’t yet a spar- Shrestha. to the average buyer. To build kle in your mother’s eye when Beetlemania started back the car commercially would be you moved. in 1933 when Adolf Hitler or- a completely uneconomic en- A Volkswagen Beetle brings dered Ferdinand Porsche (yes, terprise,” said the British auto a volkswagen BeeTle Brings ‘mitha yaad haru’ aplenty. the same Ferdinand Porsche industry. So the Germans got ‘MITHA YAAD HARU’ aPlenTy. I ‘inherited’ my 1969 VW who is much better known for to keep their ‘quite unattractive’ Beetle in 2004 by coercing my cars of a higher caliber bearing car capabilities. became interested in Volkswagens “The generation today tries grandmom into nagging my his name) to develop what der By the time the Beetle ceased after reading about them in the ‘For hard to look cool,” he says. granddad long enough (liter- Führer termed a ‘people’s car’, official production in 2003, the Sale’ flyers that were pasted on the “They make their parents buy ally!) just so he’d part with his or Volkswagen in German. little people’s car had lived more glass walls of the popular super- them a fancy car and then beloved Beetle. I know he never His only requirements were than a full life. From being used markets of the day. cover it up with stickers and wanted to. Six years later, I can that the car should be capable for frat pranks, to witnessing A good twenty years after the make unnecessary loud noises understand why. of transporting two adults and the Summer of Love, to being hippies exercised the concept of to get the attention. Whereas “It will take you 3-4 years to three children at 100 kilometers the first car for many a driver, non-conformity, my grandfather with a bug, it’s bound to make actually begin loving your Bee- per hour (62 mph), and cost Rs. even to being drag-raced, run decided that he wanted a car heads turn everywhere you tle,” says Subodh Das Shrestha, 35,000 in today’s money. in the Trans Am and the Baja that would stand out from the go. Just like that.” Director of Rays International After World War II, the VW 1000, and having the Formula usual gigantic, tail-finned, gas- Parked in front of the pri- P. Ltd., on a recent drive to Ka- manufacturing plant was seized Vee racing division specifically guzzling dinosaurs that roamed mary school at Kakani, where kani. I nod my head vigorously, by the allied forces and handed made for it, there is little the the streets during that period. the Association of Nepalese me being one more love struck over to the British, so it could be Volkswagen Beetle hasn’t gone It cost less too. For a tad over Beetle Users Group (AN- guy. “The first few years, you dismantled and shipped to Brit- through. Besides having a prac- Rs. 20,000, he acquired a 1969 BUG) has been sponsoring tical heater. shiny blue Beetle with just a salaries for two teachers since I was born in 1980, and my few kilometers showing on the the last four years, the two memory of my grandfather goes odometer. Sixteen years later, I parked bugs, one shiny red in as far back as 1988, when I was in would get that Beetle. And I still color and the other grayish- class two, studying at Godavari. He haven’t let it go. blue, get enough attention to An hour and a half later, over distract the school children a lunch of sukuti, bhatmas and from their daily football game. chiura at Hotel Prince, Kakani, I The children swarm around, ask Subodh what the bug means touching, pointing and smil- to him. It takes him some time ing at the Beetles. to reply. “Satisfaction”, he says Like Subodh just said, “If with a twinkle. For the second you own a Volkswagen Beetle, time in one day, I nod my head you do not need to try very vigorously. hard. You’re already cool.” ! 8 events Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day what’s ToP 3 on 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. CheVrOleT CONCerT SerieS V kJc is back again with its concert series and this time around be prepared for PoST uS: Listings can be things to do some surprise acts. sent by email – events@ 2. helPiNG The hOMeleSS fridayweekly.com.np or call Be a part of this fundraising event and help keep underprivileged nepali us at any of the following this week children in school. numbers - 5011571, 3. PhaTTeMaN aT PaleTi 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat catch gayak Phatteman at this month’s Paleti series and enjoy the magic of Listings are free, but 29 30 31 his matured vocals. inclusion is not guaranteed 1 2 3 4 due to limited space.

Cast: Guy Decomble as Roger, Paul arTS MOVie Frankeur as Marcel, Santa Relli as Roger’s wife Helping the Homeless Monsoon Mood Yes We Can! - The Barack date: 30 July (Friday) Venue: House of Music, Thamel, Time: 7 pm, collection of national and Obama Story Docskool Friday Film Show will be 9808728698, www.aiesecvub.be international artists Free documentary show and followed by a discussion. The show opening date: 8 July (Thursday) discussion for students interested is open to the public and is FREE. humbs up for nepal is helping raise funds needed to keep around a hundred closing date: 2 august (monday) in studying in the usa. date: 30 underprivileged nepali children in school. The project has gathered six venue: siddhartha art gallery, Baber July (Friday), venue: useF-nepal, Belgian students from the aiesec vuB organization, determined to help mahal revisited, 4218048 gyaneswor, Time: 3 pm MUSiC Ttwo organizations: children and youth First (cyF) and helpless children note: advance registration at useF- and women Protection centre, for the first time. mr. Zimba, Principal of life Voyage – endless Journey nepal required. 4414598, 4444780 rainer Pusch at KJC vision academy, together with ms. haushala Thapa from children and youth First exhibition of Paintings by sagar music education from a world (cyF), provide accommodation, food and education for 28 children. mr. dawa, manandhar “yes we can! The story of Barack renowned teacher representative of helpless children, is in charge of about 74 children, 30 of whom opening date: 21 July onwards obama” is a presentation of nBc opening date: July 21 are orphans.These two organizations along with aiesec vuB have joined forces to (wednesday) news. This special commemorative closing date: september 20 improve the quality of life of nepali orphans. To assist in gathering funds, the aiesec venue: nepal art council, Baber program spans the life of Barack venue: kathmandu Jazz vuB team has put up several projects. in Brussels, they organized a hitchhike contest mahal, 9841478945 obama, from his early childhood conservatory, Jhamsikhel in which participants had to hitchhike from Brussels, Belgium, to köln, germany. in to his historic election as the 44th 5013554, [email protected] kathmandu, they have organized a concert at the house of music where famous president of the united states. musicians and bands will be playing on 30 July. a token nrs 200 entrance fee will iNTeraCTiON PrOGraM Pusch is visiting kJc from July 21 go to add funds for the two organizations. children from the orphanages will be “it’s Complicated” till september 20, 2010, to share performing at another event at the northfield café on 31July. The organizers claim Mayur Times author on The multi academy award winning his knowledge of music and will be that, ‘10% of the bill amount, from customers who attach the event’s flyer to their Tour comedy of 2009 starring Meryl teaching saxophone, improvisation receipts, will go to the orphanages supported.’ (aditi Pandey) starting date: 24 July (saturday) Streep and Jazz Theory/arranging. ending date: 30 July (Friday) Date: July 30 (Friday) workshops and lectures are 9851026266, [email protected] Venue: Lazimpat Gallery Café, scheduled for the two months at Lazimpat kJc to share his experiences about mayur Time author narayan wagle Time: 6.30 pm, 4428549 the art of music pedagogy. is to travel through the eastern and Qs central region of nepal on a Pathak “Velocity” with natacha Bhet Yatra – to meet his readers With DJ Suraj Pure Style of House across the region. & Commercial ELECTRO MIX abingeneye Date: 30 July (Friday) volunteer, aiesecvuB The tour will start from Venue: Cube, Kamaladi 3 narayanghat on 24 July and travel to Time: 8 pm onwards chandranigahpur, lahan, Birtamod, Ticket price: Rs. 600 (complimentary Phidim, ilam, dhulabari, itahari, can of Carlsberg Beer) showering smiles dhankuta, dharan, Janakpur, Birgunj before ending in hetauda on 30 July Young philanthropist Natacha Abingeneye, is one of the six volunteers Be there to experience, the musical 2010. journey with DJ Suraj playing his from AIESEC VUB working for the betterment of underprivileged children commercial, hip-pop and mash in Nepal. A patroness through and through, she shares her sentiments on narayan wagle’s mayur Times was Jour de fête up tunes, followed by Electro, and how their efforts brings smiles to many impoverished young faces. released in april 2010 and has Friday fi lm show at Docskool House music set. remained a best seller since, with Date: 30 July (Friday) how do you plan to make this initiative of yours, self-sustainable more than 10,000 copies sold in the st Venue: Docskool Film Centre, Phatteman at Paleti in the long run? 1 month. narayan’s Palpasa café, Gaurighat date: 30 July (Friday) our team has focused mainly on building long-term relationships with which also won the prestigious Time: 3:30 pm, 4471104 venue: nepa~laya, Time: 5:30 pm established organizations both in kathmandu and in Brussels. we have made madan Puraskar, has sold more than 4412469, 4412395, 9851026266 several efforts to make sure that all our partners, from children and youth 40,000 copies. François is a postal delivery man in First (cyF) or helpless children home, the two organizations supported by a small French country town. He is gayak Phateman is to reappear our initiative, share the same vision. we are working on creating awareness Both Palpasa café and mayur Times often the center of attention in the on the Paleti stage to spread his amongst the nepali population so that together, we can combine our efforts have been published by nepa~laya. town, which is not always a good magic. at 74, he is to make his 3rd and insure the kids with lasting support through-out their education. also, the thing. He tries to be helpful, but appearance at Paleti. aiesec vuB is trying to open a branch here in nepal so that in the future, the during the events, author narayan most in town mock him behind his project can be continued and more volunteers can arrive in the coming years wagle will share his thought on back. At the Bastille Day festivities “i am coming to Paleti again. from around the world and continue our efforts. creative writing and his experience in the town, he and the rest of the seems singing will remain with me while writing mayur Times. he will Do you see the country’s dependency on foreign voluntary townsfolk view a movie on the forever,” said gayak Phatteman as also read pages from his new book effi cient U.S. Postal Service, which he rehearsed with the Paleti team efforts ending anytime soon? and answer queries from his readers. This is one of the main reasons behind us trying to organize events such has at their disposal airplanes and of musicians. “i am rehearsing some as these ones here, in addition to what we have done in our country. we helicopters to deliver mail. François new songs for this show. i am obliged believe that nepalis are able to support their population of unfortunate is dismayed at how backward the towards the love i have received children but that there needs to be more awareness on the matter. slowly French Postal Service is, he only from my audience,” he added. but surely, we believe that the country’s dependency on foreign aid is having a bicycle as transport for bound to diminish. The organizations we are working with share the same his postal route. It is even a major Publicly known for his songs like vision and have put up several events in the past to get the nepali people process for his company to get him ‘marnu baru garho hunna’, ‘yasto to give what they can and they have done an amazing job in that. slowly a replacement bicycle tyre. François pani hundo rahecha’, Phatteman’s maybe, but surely, we believe that day will come. is obsessed with speeding up the last album was ‘Phatteman at 70’, delivery of at least the service on composed by aavaas. along with how do people of your country feel in contributing to such causes? his route - doing it as well or even new songs, Phatteman will also sing we have met very enthusiastic people that have supported our project. of better than the Americans - with his all time favourites and songs course, you always have people that distrust organizations doing fund-raising only his bicycle, his ingenuity and from ‘Phatteman at 70’. efforts. But as we have tried to be as transparent as possible, basing our advice from the townsfolk to do “Paleti has always been blessed by project on tangible basis and experience, people have helped us. of course so. His only goal is speed. As he Phatteman dai and musicians of his we need to combine efforts from people in Belgium with those of people implements his ideas, the townsfolk generation. This blessing has been a from nepal for the best future for these children. (aditi Pandey) remark on how François is doing it motivational factor for us to move “the American way”. on,” shared aavaas of Paleti. Friday with adrian endurance and strength! Thrice a vulnerability and changing power Pradhan week: monday, wednesday & Friday dynamics. worth a watch also playing victory Band date: 30 July (Friday) TheaTre Kabita -Yatra venue: comfort Zone, Thamel solo Poetry recitation ‘... Sapana ko Sabiti’ Time: 7 pm onwards date: 31 July (saturday) TraVel aND liViNG BBC a new nepali play by c.k. lal Ticket: rs. 500 (free can of beer or venue: sama Theatre, gurukul europes richest People: What a Storyville - red Card opening date: 16 July (Friday) a shot of vodka), 9841364367 4466956, 2101332, gurukul@wlink. Way to Make a living! This film explores the murder Fusion by rock Sitar closing date: 31 July (saturday) com.np meet billionaire vladimir Bryntsalov, of the wife of the iranian team’s Fusion venue: rimal Theatre, gurukul one of russia’s richest people, and former star player, nasser Time: 5:30 pm, 4466956, 2101332, in support of street children Britain’s Peter stringfellow, who mohammad khani, in 2002. [email protected] date: 30 July (Friday) MiSCellaNeOUS made his fortune with a nightclub shahla, khani’s mistress, was venue: nepal academy, Time: 6 pm empire. convicted of the crime, and her ‘sapna ko sabiti’ is a play written by 10th Bagmati river Festival 9851014125, 9808224954 st 29 July, Thursday, 9:15 pm continuing appeal to escape the c.k. lal’s which is being staged for - The festival of the 21 death sentence has gripped the the first time. The story portrays a Century NaTiONal GeOGraPhiC nation. storyville documents phase of conflict in nepali society. opening date: 5 June (saturday) ChaNNel her fight to escape the death This play depicts the struggles closing date: 23 august 2010 Caught in the act sentence. of an individual in the search 4361995, [email protected], 31 July, Saturday, 8:55 pm for individual and social identity. [email protected], www.nepalrivers. in this program we reveal some of nature’s most unexpected enemies, science is synonymous with facts, org.np DiSCOVerY ChaNNel but the search for truth can be baffling battles, and surprising expressed by art and literature as Being James Bond survivors! watch as cheetah Time Warp: Metallica well. imagination is also a form of a fundraiser event coalitions wage war, a warthog takes heavy metal legends metallica reality. This play revolves around date: 30th July (Friday) on two lionesses, a lion is tossed get ‘warped’ by the team, matt the same debate. and, inside this, venue: ramalaya, lazimpat above the heads of a buffalo herd and and Jeff chew things up with a there is the search of a woman’s Time: 5:30 pm to 12 pm, 4006590 a jackal and vulture go head to head. chainsaw artist and get down respect and self identity, question all this and more, as some unusual and dirty with dirt bikes. of social harmony, and also issues of Bug run enemies get caught in the act! 2 august, Monday, 9:15 pm establishment of political freedom. date: 31 July (saturday) 30 July, Friday, 8:15 pm most importantly this play is trying venue: lubu, lamatar to raise awareness about violence Time: 9 am, meeting Point: nanglo, STar MOVieS in politics. in that sense, this play is durbar marg, lunch: rs. 550 Killshot a peaceful revolt against violence. a couple under the witness rock siddhi is an event motive of the drive: anBug protection program think they are management company which is exit the King (association of nepal’s Beetle users safe until they become targeted by organizing a national level event opening date: 30 July (Friday) group) members gathering and an experienced hitman and a young at nepal academy highlighting the closing date: 8 august (sunday) meeting with a discussion on the psychotic killer. plight of street children and efforts venue: kamalmani Theatre, upcoming programs of the club. also 30 July, Friday, 10:35 pm to support them. Patandhoka parts-swap and trade, of which 10%

Chevrolet Concert Series V Ticket Price: rs. 400 (student and goes to the club. group discounts available) aNiMal PlaNeT date: 31 July (saturday) Tickets available at dhokaima café, Weekly Farmers’ Market i Shouldn’t Be alive: Date venue: kJc – moksh auditorium, chez caroline, hermann’s Bakery, date: 31 July (saturday) from hell Jhamsikhel, Time: 4 pm, 5013554 cinnamon café, Pilgrims Bookshop, venue: 1905 restaurant garden young lovers Brandon and gina himalayan Java and lobsters Time: 9 am to 12 pm are on a romantic trip to a Palm kJc presents its 5th concert series 5522113, [email protected] contact: 4225272, 4215068 springs mountain range when where you can enjoy kJc Blues they wander away from their combo and Teen combo, fusion ‘exit the king’ is an absurdist organic & gourmet food, healthy tour and find themselves lost. instrumental by guest band ‘Aatma’ comedy play directed by eelum breakfast, freshly brewed organic coffee a terrifying discovery in an and surprise acts by guest artists dixit and produced by mita and lots of socializing. abandoned campsite suggests ‘Euro Trash’ and much more! hosali, originally written by with its popularity growing by the there is no way out. Serendity live French playwright eugene ionesco. week, the Farmers’ market not only 3 august, Tuesday, 9:15 pm nepalshakes believes that plays promotes healthy eating but works as a date: 31 July (saturday) such as these have universal appeal platform for those individuals working hiSTOrY ChaNNel venue: ambience, mangal Bazar and that ionesco, through the prism in the field of producing agro products. Time: 7 pm, Ticket: rs. 500 (30 hot rods & Mean Machines of absurd comedy, explores serious ml spey livet free with snacks) strap yourself in for a fuel- issues that will resonate with Taste of latin america 5538980 injected ride with the biggest, nepali audiences. The story charts music, Food and dance loudest, expensive & outrageous the gradual death of a monarch date: every Friday serendity, the Bangladeshi band vehicles on and off the road. who has reigned past his allotted venue: 1905, kantipath, 4225272 eSPN performing live with other nepali From muscle to custom, we time – it is not simply a send-up of Bands. FiFa U-20 Women’s World Cup uncover the turbo charged monarchies but a comment on the Meditation Classes Germany- liVe world of modified vehicles. bankruptcy of leadership in much of day: every monday to Friday 30 July, Friday, 7:10 pm 4 august, Wednesday, 7:15 pm SPOrTS the world. venue: himalayan Buddhist center, Jyatha, Thamel hBO Kick Boxing The play essentially speaks of the Time: 5 to 6 pm, 4252251 Flirting With Forty classes for 10 - 16 year olds breakdown of empires and ruling Jackie laurens is a divorced mother opening date: 2 July (Friday) systems and functioning political of two. while on vacation on the closing date: 2 august (monday) entities, as their self-absorbed and brink of her 40th birthday, she enters venue: rage Fitness often-deluded rulers are unable to into an unexpected romance with Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm meet the challenges of governance preoccupied as they are with kyle hamilton, a much younger man and learns that life can begin at 40. help your child increase mortality, legacy and survival. on 31 July, Saturday, 11:10 pm confidence, self- discipline, focus, another level, the play is simply about human foibles, fallacies, 10 events Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day

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international convention to arTS TheaTre be held in nepal during nepal KU art exhibition Sastriya Sankranti Tourism year 2011, create a space for local artists to meet exhibition of paintings and a classical music performance youth Jatra 2010 and interact, and finally to spread sculptures by final year students of date: 17 august (Tuesday) awareness among local artists opening date: 11 august (wednesday), 10 am to 5 pm. closing date: 12 august kathmandu university, department venue: sama Theatre, gurukul about international safety and (Thursday), 10 am to 1pm. Free entry, 9841504228 of art and crafts, opening date: 4466956, 2101332, gurukul@wlink. hygiene standards. 3 august com.np closing date: 7 september The first international Tattoo venue: siddhartha art gallery, Baber ugust 12, International Youth Day, is being celebrated by Asso- convention in nepal will be mahal revisited, 4218048 MiSCellaNeOUS ciation Of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON) and other orga- held on 22nd, 23rd and 24th of nizers, through a two-day program called Youth Jatra 2010, (11- himalayan hash house april 2011. The international harriers convention will include more 12 August).This event aims to uphold the theme of “dialogue date: 24 July (saturday) than a hundred tattoo artists A venue: various locations in from the international tattoo and mutual understanding” which is also the theme of International Youth Day. The two-day event will feature musical concerts, b-boying, kathmandu valley community. activities will include Time: 3 pm – 6 pm, 5528 471 competitions, showcasing of youth stalls (including those of food, games and entrepreneurship), doc- different tattoo art forms umentaries of youth issues, photo exhibitions and oratory programs, The himalayan hash house harriers and cultural events. nepal amongst others. A number of youth leaders will also attend as guests. is a club that helps people with international Tattoo convention drinking problems. every saturday has been recognized and Included in the closing ceremony is forum theatre, in which the afternoon the group meets to run promoted by nepal Tourism audience can stop a scene and suggest different actions for the actors, a course through some scenic Board as one of the highlighted thus involving the audience into the performance as well. A youth environs in kathmandu valley. The events for the nepal Tourism club also has a group of enthusiastic year 2011. rally will commence from the Ministry of Youth, Kamalpokhari, us- walkers. Participants usually disperse ing eco-friendly vehicles, and end at Jawalakhel. after a round of soft drinks and The international Tattoo some singing. convention in nepal is being Youth Jatra aims to empower the youth, encourage their participa- organised in partnership tion in society and sensitize them to issues of social activism. National Tattoo Convention with mohan’s Tattoo inn International Youth Day has been celebrated on August 12, since date: 7 august (saturday) and Bijay shrestha. mohan Painting exhibition entry fee: (single rs. 4000, double gurung is an internationally 1998. This year’s International Youth Day is a particularly important day acknowledged tattoo artist By austrian artist soshana rs. 7000), 9841849786, for youth around the world since the United Nations General Assembly based in Thamel, kathmandu. opening date: 30 september [email protected] mohan’s passion for tattooing has proclaimed 2010 as the International Year of Youth. (Sabrina Singh) closing date: 10 november and enhancing the art form venue: siddhartha art gallery, Baber as a precursor to the international in nepal is the driving force mahal revisited, 4218048 tattoo convention event, a national tattoo convention is being held in behind the initiative for the first international tattoo austrian artist soshana is going kathmandu, with tattoo artists from convention in nepal. to exhibit her paintings to all over the country participating. commemorate her 80th Birthday, The national convention will include more than thirty tattoo artists and inter School essay which will be coordinated by amos Writing Competition Qs schuller. studios from all over nepal. This is the first time there will be a national closing date: 14 august with rukh showcasing of nepali artists and (saturday), venue: st. Xavier’s gurung iNTeraCTiON PrOGraM different tattoo art forms in nepal. school, Jawalakhel President, yuwa “Three Mistakes of My life” The tattoo convention is open for an inter school essay writing 3 Discussion on Chetan Bhagat’s any tattoo artist who registers by competition on the theme Novel ‘youth for a better Future’ Date: 7 August (Saturday) is being organized on august year of the youth Venue: British Council, Lazimpat 14 to celebrate international Several youth organizations are coming together for Youth Jatra Time: 3:20 pm – 4:30 pm youth day. This event is being 9849100300 organized by himalayan readers’ 2010 on 11 and 12 August. Rukh Gurung, President of YUWA, Bookclub in collaboration with and one of the organizers, talks to Fr!day about the event: Based on real events, from the rotaract club of kupondol and bestselling author of “Five Point Team nepal. What have been your concrete achievements so far, since you Someone” and “One Night @ the started this initiative? Call Centre”, comes another dark, The competition will be we have organized festivals that bring together youth. in 2005, we witty tale about modern India. organized both in english and also formed the association of youth organization in nepal (ayon). nepali with a maximum two i think our greatest achievement has been the fact that we have Talk Program participants from a school. The brought awareness about youth issues and the ministry has started Sri Ramakrishna & his teachings competition is targeted both at giving importance to youth policies and investing on them. Date: 7 August (Wednesday) private and public schools to Venue: Mind Body Library, Baber provide equal opportunity to all. The event itinerary sounds fun and entertaining, but doesn’t the Mahal, Time: 1 pm social aspect of the event get lost? For prior registration, send sms to The program has been divided young people like entertainment and we are trying to mix a social 9841896000, 4102025 into two phases – the first phase message with entertaining programs. For example, our b-boying will comprise an essay-writing program is raising awareness about drug abuse. similarly, we are Talk Program competition whereas the second creating platforms for amateur performers and entrepreneurs, and sri aurobindo & his teachings phase of the program will we are organizing debates about social issues. you could say that the date: 14 august (saturday) paying the convention fee. stalls will include an interaction session ratio of entertainment and social message for the event is to the tune venue: mind Body library, Baber be provided for all participants. all and signature campaign. This of 60:40, but we have definitely not ignored the latter. mahal, Time: 1 pm participants have to abide to strict session will be followed by the Through programs like these , how do you plan to mobilize the For prior registration, send sms to criteria for hygiene and safety. The award ceremony. youth towards social activism? 9841896000, 4102025 event will also be open for the public The whole year is being celebrated as the year of the youth. we are throughout the day, subject to a This is a fantastic opportunity planning to create such platforms throughout the year. These events The art of loving minimal door charge. There will be for young adults to enhance are an opportunity for the youth to show their talents, strengths and lecture Program stalls for food and drink and in the their knowledge and skills that abilities. in doing so what we are trying to do is to also encourage date: 20 august (Friday) evening, local bands will be featured. will assist them in personal them to work for causes which would better the society that they venue: mind Body library, Baber development, and to promote are a part of. we are happy that several organizations have come mahal, Time: 1 pm The purpose of this event is better relations between all people through a framework of together to create the youth Jatra. (sabrina singh) For prior registration, send sms to threefold; to create the groundwork 9841896000, 4102025 for the preparation of the first discipline and friendship.

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kohi … mero mufasas of music launch tomorrow’s Absolutely deep theatre! malpi internatonal school performed the famous musical “The lion king” on 21and 22 July 2010, to a packed auditorium at the nepal academy hall, kamaladi. This annual school play was dedicated to the world cup 2010 in south africa & hygienic environment, and great and to the phenomenal nelson product displays, has won the hearts of many who have visited this store. The music album of director alok mandela. “The lion king” with its with increasing popularity through nembang’s second movie Koi … burden of expectations, was on its various creative schemes, offers, Mero was launched at sundhara the whole directed and performed promotions & reward programs Bakery café on 20 July. The album well by malpi international school Bigmart has been able to carve a features eight songs and two albeit with a few minor flaws that name for itself in our country’s additional music tracks, including got the audience talking. as for retailing sector and stands out as one the title song “koi mero” sung by acting, the role of scar was played of the best of its kind. deepak limbu and anju Panta. The justly by ankit sharma in the second Bigmart plans to celebrate its first hour-long event was attended by staging of the play. Baibhav shrestha anniversary in a grand way with all its musicians suresh adhikari, Basanta also did a wonderful job with the customers. customers can enjoy great sapkota, suresh rai, singer satya character of Zazu while the roles schemes, offers, activities, games and raj acharya, proprietor of music. of Timon and Pumba played by prizes which have all been specially com rajesh Bansa, advisor to music. deeshant sherchan and raag desraj designed by the mart in order to make com anil stapit, lead actress for shrestha brought the play alive. sure that it is successful in bringing the movie Jharana Bajracharya and The enthusiastic choir brought about a smile and strike a chord in the alok nembang himself, amongst on a whole new dimension to the hearts of all its customers yet again. others. The audience also enjoyed play. The props and costumes were some music videos from the movie impressive. Talking about innovative (yesha malla) towards the end of the program. ideas, it was a pleasure to hear the This musical love story is slated for whole auditorium come alive to the release on the 3rd week of august world cup song at the end of the swati members and will premiere at Jai nepal play. “we put this play together in a meet theatre. (sabrina singh) record-breaking 12 days of practice,” says richard moktan, the director of the play. “at the end of it all, i’d bsolute Bar was captivated by the musical melodies of Deep varsha - women’s say it was worth all the trouble. my students and my team did a Shrestha on July 23, where he performed his memorable art exhibition wonderful job. But, as a director, songs, recalling his past. The venue was packed to maximum nepal academy of Fine arts is i am never satisfied,” he added. capacity. hosting a woman’s art exhibition, malpi’s version of “The lion king” A which was inaugurated on 23 July, was definitely worth watching! (Yukta He started the night with “Hara raat sapani ma” remembering at arniko gallery. art works of Bajracharya) his own village and sharing some memories with the audience. In- women artists throughout the swati, an ngo working for women’s country are being showcased in terestingly for the audience he shared stories behind the songs he empowerment had its members’ meet this art exhibition, titled ‘varsha’ or sang. The song “Timi aakash ko” was hugely appreciated. His most on 23 July at the radisson hotel. at monsoon. This exhibition has given work hard, Party the event swati’s chairperson, sangita famous songs like “Biteka kura le”, Euta phool dekhe maile”, made a chance to all women artists to harder nirola, shared the organization’s exhibit their creativity, artistic talent the audience crave for more of his rare old numbers. Deep Shrestha history and its future projects with and dedication. also recalled his performance at the Absolute Bar during its inaugu- members. nirola said, “women can only be empowered when they are ration. Folk art has been given the place economically independent and hence of priority at this exhibition. apart The main reason of this event was to share Deep Shrestha’s mu- swati has been making enormous from Punjya, newari and mithila sic with his old friends and families as most of the audience com- efforts at economically empowering art modern art and contemporary women through its various projects.” prised his old time buddies who cheered him on late into the evening. art styles along with realistic and she also shed light on the organization’s abstract art are also on display. an He set an amazing mood to the night with his band and the audience initiative to train lady drivers and eclectic mix of mediums have been seemed genuinely thrilled to be at Absolute Bar’s first live musical said that “with the right support, this used; some have used the usual project will change the way men look event after renovation. (Sanjog Rai) poster paint, acrylic paint and water at women in our society.” colours, while other pieces have spey livet’s ngo/ingo night at The event also saw a presentation been made out of feathers, bangles, moksh on 24 July was a great hit as by salonika singh of sunrise Bank cloth and various other materials. more than 90 professionals from various ngos/ingos attended on their women-only account – the the event. adding to the wonderful Pink account. after the presentation, The exhibition is on till 7august, get-together of professionals from 13 swati members opened their from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, every day a similar background were splendid individual Pink account on the spot. off the cuff with of the week. (shreeya Joshi) performances by blues bands – kJc The event was followed by high tea Richard Ragan Blues combo and rusty nails featuring and an informal interaction where nirakar yakthumba of 1974 a.d. the guests were also able to buy country representative, wFP voyage—an endless This event was a part of the series of handicraft goods from the stalls that thematic corporate nights organized were put up. (ayusha nirola) journey by spey livet in association with Partynepal. (ayusha nirola) of life and Food halfway in retrospect

Life of food in Nepal, an exhibition by the United Nations World Food Issue 24 July 8 - 14, 2010 WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN PERSONAL REASONS FOR halfway GETTING TATTOOED . FOR deliciously healthy SOME , A TATTOO IS THEIR Programme (WFP) was inaugurated on July 20 at the Nepal Art TRADEMARK – AN IMAGE THAT THINK CAPTURES A KEY PART OF THEIR PERSONALITY OR INTERESTS . FROM SCARLETT J OHANSSON ’S if you are a busy executive and do FOREARM , DAVID B ECKHAM ’S BEFORE Council, which comprised a total of 46 photographs. The exhibition EXPRESSION OF LOVE , TO LEAD GUITARIST J OHN FRUSCIANTE ( OF

RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS FAME ) , TA TTOO GUN A tattoo machine is a hand- held device to create a tattoo, TATTOOS ARE EVERY WHERE . a permanent marking of the not like waiting 15 minutes for your 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 highlighted the association of food with the identity of the Nepali 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 lunch order to arrive, head to red 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 televi- sion shows like Miami Ink. Friday! helps you distinguish the different aspects of tattoos and their significances.

Text by Sabrina Vaidya CELTIC T A TTOOS Sure, Celtic tattoos are elabo- rate and beautiful but they are DRAGON TATTOOS steeped in a great historic people. Fr!day talks to WFP Country Representative, Richard Ragan for 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 dingo. This popular eatery launched 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, usu- ally the heads of the animals.

NATURALISTIC T A TTOOS 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 two express services - a salad Bar It is not surprising that ral’ form. The portrayal, involving tattooing, do not involve too more insights to the exhibition. 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 at rs. 290 and quick smart lunch FLOWER T A TTOOS WING TATTOOS This accounts for nearly a ANIMAL 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 how do you perceive Nepali people by what they eat? at rs. 390 (both inclusive of tea or cultures. 1. Palate Tattoo unconventional, untested, tattoo 4. Fluorescent Tattoo 6. AAccessoriesccessories 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 coffee and excluding taxes) from 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 in general nepali food is very healthy. if you look at the so called being used that’s definitely enough to let his prison mate sticking out their tongues at unwary inside of the bottom lip, but occaocca-- 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.

AND MORE ECS Media 7 Now that you’re familiar with the design elements, you are ready to have your own tattoo designed! western diet, which is heavy in processed foods, meat, added sugars 26 July 2010. Time-pressed patrons issue 24 and refined grain, there is a clear link with 4 of their top 10 chronic can walk in and choose their meal diseases: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. societies eating from an array of pastas, put-ins and a more traditional diet, like here in nepal, don’t have nearly as big a finishing sauces or choose from a problem with these diseases. i would say, however that nepalis living in wide choice of breads, fillings and the countryside tend to eat a healthier, more traditional diet than people condiments, to make a lip-smacking in kathmandu. strangely enough it’s the wealthy, those who can afford sandwich. 14 vegetarian and non- more expensive food, that tend to have the worst diet. vegetarian ingredients along with HAlfWAy sagar manadhar’s paintings were multiple dressings are on offer. To THE nEXT WAy how much of food insecurity is there in our country? put up for display during his solo extremely delicious, healthy and filling, Today, nepal doesn’t produce enough to feed the country. The pace of exhibition in nepal art council, the express service is definitely going issue 25 production hasn’t kept up with the growing population. There is also the Baber mahal, which began on 21 July to score high with health and quality question of access to food; much of the country is virtually cut-off, so if 2010. The exhibition showcased 57 conscious consumers of kathmandu. paintings most of which were done they don’t produce enough they can’t run down to the market and buy (yukta Bajracharya) food, because there isn’t any to buy. we’ve said that there are at least 3 in acrylic canvas while some were million severely food insecure in nepal, but there are many more that in mixed media. speaking about simply don’t always have enough to eat every day. the paintings, Pramila Bajracharya (an artist herself), said that these how according to you should Nepal tackle this issue? paintings by manandhar showed Bigmart’s B’day There isn’t a single solution and the problem has to be attacked from more maturity than his earlier Bash many angles. Personally, i think one solution that has to be looked works of art and were done into more closely, particularly in the mid and Far west, is tourism. if beautifully with the right choice of Bigmart, at nlic city centre, people have cash, even if they don’t produce enough food, the market colors. This exhibition is indeed, just celebrated its first anniversary issue 26 will respond. investments in tourism, on the scale of the khumbu and a milestone in manadhar’s journey on 10 July 2010. situated on the Tells us how you like our Halfway seg- annapurna regions, will ultimately bring financial security to the people in art. contact sagar manadhar at ground floor of the mall, the stylish ment. Send us your comments, sugges- that live in these areas. when that happens it won’t matter if a kilo of [email protected]. (yukta & colourful interiors, great product tions and ideas at rice is 90 rupees. (suyasha sitaula) Bajracharya) offerings, world class customer [email protected]. service, competitive pricing , clean The Perfect Th e m o s t c o m m o n l y c o n s u m e d b e v e r a g e a f t e r w a t e r , t e a i s a u n i v e r s a l p h e n o m e n o n . Mi l l i o n s o f p e o p l e e n j o y t h i s unparalleled a n d e n d u r i n g d r i n k o n a d a i l y b a s i s . CuText: Aditi Pandey & Photos:ppa ECS Media Types of tea Found in Nepal Most non-tea-experts are both curious and confused while identifying the different types of tea. We need to understand that all the different types of tea come from the leaves of the same plant, Camelia Sinesis (not the herbal type or infusions, we are talking real tea here). The essential difference in the different types of teas is how the leaves are processed. The processing deter- mines the taste and quality.

Green tea Originally having spread to the world from China, Green tea is a popular beverage due to many factors. Since it exists in its greenest form, Green tea is often not considered very tasty. It gives off a ‘grassy’ flavor that does not buzz everyone’s taste buds.

Processing: Green tea is withered (air-dried) and then either steamed or pan-fried to get its unique flavor. The tea is then rolled gently and heated once to lock in its flavors. Of the four different tea varieties available, Green and White tea varieties receive the least amount of processing. This helps to retain natural Polyphenols that are present in the tea itself.

Benefits: High antioxidant content boosts the immune system inhibiting cancer cell White Tea growth; reduces hypertension; kills leukemia cells; increases bone density (reducing White tea is a very light tea and has a silky texture and soft flavor. It is as much risk of Osteoporosis); reduces risk of stroke and Alzheimer’s unprocessed as green tea. Unlike the other varieties of tea, White tea is made from tea buds that are barely unfurled. It is also the appearance of these buds Recommended: Drinks 3 cups of green tea per day. which has given White tea its name, as the buds are covered in a silver fuzz at the time of harvesting. When the harvested buds are steamed, the fuzz remains on the leaf turning into a white color, hence the name “White tea”.

Benefits: Vitalizes the immune system; antioxidants help fight cancer; con- tains fluoride; lowers blood pressure and improves artery health; improves bone density (lowers Arthritis and Osteoporosis rates); promotes healthy Oolong Tea Oolong tea is not completely oxidized as Black tea nor is it looking radiant skin; repairs damage due to sun exposure relatively ‘unprocessed’ as Green tea. The partial oxidation makes Oolong even more special. The taste of Oolong can be best described as subtle. Good quality Oolong tea will not have the grassy taste of green tea.

Processing: For Oolong tea, the plucked tea leaves are with- ered. This withering process causes water from the leaves to evaporate. The edges of these withered tea leaves are further bruised by tossing them in baskets. These bruises only allow CTC tea partial oxidation of the tea leaves. The Cut, Tear and Curl, describes the use of machinery that Benefits: Boosts immune system and improves metabolism; has mechanically chops up both leaves, buds and stems without antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties; aids diabetes, discrimination as to the quality of the end product. CTC eczema and many allergies; reduces risk of heart disease; produces tea that is finely ground and low in quality. All the helps reduce digestive disorders; contains fluoride; promotes leaves, buds and stems are ground down to an equal size, healthier bones mostly dust and fannings, and are used in tea bags filled with lower quality tea. This method is highly efficient as opposed to the orthodox method that is very labor intensive. In Nepal, CTC tea is produced in the Terai region.

Orthodox (Black leaf tea) Orthodox leaf teas are made from tea plants which grown only in high altitudes. It is named ‘orthodox’, for the manufacturing pro- cess is orthodox in nature. They are produced in lower quantities and are more expensive than CTC teas. Companies producing orthodox tea: Himalayan Shangrila, Gorkha Tea Estate, Kanyam Tea Estate, Jun Chiya Bari, Kanchanjungha Tea Estate, Kuwapani Tea Estate, Antu Valley.

Processing: The plucked leaves are laid out to wither causing its water to evaporate. They are then rolled and their cracked surface is left to completely oxidize. This turns the leaves to a deep black color.

Benefits: Strong immune system; slows aging process and prevents age-induced diseases; reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol levels; minimizes risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 71%

Source: Mr. John Taylor, Marketing Manager, HIMCOOP-Nepal halfwayIssue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010

While the East was acquainted with tea for around 4500 The Perfect years, the West knew about it only some 400 years back. This humble drink has exerted enormous influence over cultures and is the stuff of numerous myths, legends, po- ems and proverbs. Nepali tea industry owes its roots to the colonization of India by the East India Company. Numerous tea planta- tions around the hill station of Darjeeling were promoted by the British. Hybrids of tea bushes were introduced in several districts in Nepal - Illam, Taplejung, Panchthar and Dhankuta within a few years after their introduction in Darjeeling and the first tea estates were established in 1863 in Illam and Jhapa. “Nepal tea is very similar to Darjeeling tea. The only difference is that tea produced in Darjeeling has a superior brand image,” says Mr. John Taylor, Market- Cuppa ing Manager at HIMCOOP-Nepal.

The Perfect Cup with a Tea Bag

Instructions • Boil freshly drawn and freshly boiled water to more than 98.5 degrees centigrade. • Pour the freshly boiled water onto the bag (in the cup) and brew for two minutes. • Squeeze the bag against the side of the cup with a

spoon for two seconds. • Stir once, then squeeze for a further two seconds. • Remove bag. • (optional for milky tea) Add milk to brew last. For standard 270ml mug, optimum amount of milk is 16ml.

Make sure you boil fresh water to more than 98.5 degrees centigrade, as it’s only temperatures in excess of this that can efficiently extract flavour from the leaf. Water should be fresh and not previously boiled to Difference maximize the oxygen content. Tea without Milk • Tea without milk and sugar has no calories • Ice tea made at home with no added sugar and preservatives will have zero calories. Tea with Milk • Generally, one teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories and one teaspoon of powdered creamer has 11 calories. Thus if we add 2 tea- spoons of both sugar and creamer in a cup of tea, then the cup of tea contains 54 calories. • One big cup of commercial mix iced tea contains upto 200 calories

General Guidelines for Making Tea Tea Water Temperature Steep Time Green Tea 160 degrees F 1 - 3 minutes White Tea 180 degrees F 4 - 8 minutes Oolong Tea 190 degrees F 1 - 8 minutes Black Tea rolling Boil 3 - 5 minutes Photo courtesy: HIMCOO P- N epal

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in focus The 10th Bagmati River festival

Watersin Conversation with achyut Dahal, Coordinator, Nepal river Conservation Trust — Veneeta Singha oflife

Rationale merges with other sources. The implicit in this ritual is to em- Bagmati’s eventual decline and, results, from previous cleaning Nepal’s once abundant Bagmati and its tributaries are phasize the relevance of water thus, instituted the temples as a efforts, can be attributed to the rivers and natural beauty crucially important for Kath- to key world religions including ‘conservation strategy’. change of course that the river Aoften find a poetic anal- mandu and, indeed, Nepal – in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism has undergone along with the ogy as a ‘paradise lost’. John metaphysical terms, water for and Islam. We have, in essence, Reasons for and impact of rampant sand mining and con- Milton also wrote Paradise Re- life and water of life. In socio- started a new ritual with which degradation sequent damage to the water gained. Are we to infer that all is religious terms, it is a sacred to pray for the cleansing of the “The reasons for the current table.” not lost? It is believed that it can river for the Nepali people, sym- Bagmati.” state of the Bagmati,” Achyut take an entire millennium for a bolizing the essence of life and Festival events that have tak- reminded me, “are the rapid A conservation goal and ideal natural phenomenon to evolve, purity. en place so far are the river bank and almost chaotic urbanization “I want to quote Herman Hesse, take shape and find a complete clean-up, including a bato clean that Nepal and Kathmandu have here – ‘Love this river, stay by it form. Sadly, it has taken much Requirements for cleaning and less than a millennium for the restoring the river once holy Bagmati river to reach The complex task of cleaning dirTy waTers mean ThaT There is a dearTh oF Flora a state of unbelievable degrada- and restoring the Bagmati is a and Fauna; liTTle or no PosiTive human acTiviTy; tion and pollution. As we criss- daunting challenge. Steps re- and lack oF aquaTic and oTher Forms oF liFe. cross the city, going about our quired for the complete clean- modernized lives and adhering up are five-fold. Having worked we are also Trying To link conservaTion wiTh to our sense of fulfillment, the for the Festival for many years, Tourism. The PromoTion oF waTer sPorTs in nePal Bagmati has, in some manner Achyut delineated them with can helP FosTer This conservaTion goal.” or the other, become an eyesore, an enthused clarity and deter- a point of no return, a reason mination. “The first step is to to decry our collective apathy ensure a rise in the water level up which saw some 3 trucks of been witness to as well as the and learn from it.” Achyut put and irresponsibility towards re- of the river which is currently garbage being removed. “This consequent and indiscriminate the key conservation goal of the sources that we can fain afford precariously low. The second is a good result,” was Achyut’s dumping of sewage and solid Bagmati Festival in an eloquent to squander and ignore. important step is to implement firm corollary. “In this 10th waste into the river. Kathmandu way, saying, “Until people go to “Ask not for whom the bell a secure law and order situa- episode, to date, we have com- valley is in a pitiful situation in the river, and touch the water, tolls, it tolls for thee!” tion that will effectively control pleted the Inauguration, a Her- terms of the water level and the they will not love it. Our goal use and abuse of the river. Solid itage Walk, as well as the Bird water table.” The environmen- is to bring people near the river Key festival points waste management is the third Watching programme. The talist in him is passionate about and, hence, learn to respect it.” The Bagmati River Festival step in this process. The valley’s Bagmati watershed (Shivapuri) the problem whilst the city per- “In an ecosystem, all its 2010, the Festival of the 21st sewage management system is an important habitat for son appears somewhat overcast components are of equal im- Century, began on June 5. It must be more effective, efficient some 318 species of birds. We by the scale of the responses portance. Clean rivers and will culminate in the Bagmati and non-polluting, which is the also recorded 36 species of required. riverbeds have a healthy and Jal Jatra and Bagmati Live Aid fourth step. The fifth step is to birds during the two hours of “The Bagmati is often sound ecological balance, as a grand finale on August 21. create and sustain awareness bird watching last Saturday. It termed a dead river! We do, which can be maintained and Among the events lined up for about the need for conserving is imperative that this habitat however, have some portions of built upon. Dirty waters mean the Festival, there are clean-up the Bagmati as a socio-religious and its water source be pre- river which are still pristine.” that there is a dearth of flora programmes at various loca- emblem and precious resource served.” Moving beyond the en- Achyut exclaimed once again. and fauna; little or no positive tions, such as Chobar, as well as for the Nepali people and stake- vironmental, Achyut also spoke He began working on the is- human activity; and lack of Eco-challenges and Workshops. holders.” about the beautiful ancient sue as a volunteer and has seen aquatic and other forms of life. My first and somewhat simplis- temples, including the Lalit it through some particularly We are also trying to link con- A sacred backdrop tic question to Achyut Dahal, Tripura Mandir; the Laxmesh- acute phases. “There is a lack servation with tourism. The As our conversation touched who is the Coordinator of the wor Mahadev Temple; and the of drinking water in the valley promotion of water sports in upon the Festival again, Achyut Festival, was: ‘why a festival?’ Bikateshwor Mahadev Temple along with parts of Sundarijal Nepal can help foster this con- gave me a peek into this event, Enthusiastically, he began to (ten manifestations of Lord area now. Irrigation is also af- servation goal.” which has the potential to bring give me insights into this event, Ram), which are dotted along fected. The degradation of the Was Milton prophetically ac- about tremendous change in which is also a call to action. the banks of the river. These Bagmati is a grave denigration curate? Will the Bagmati regain the Bagmati. “This year’s pro- “With so many festivals tak- temples stand as stark remind- of an important religious, cul- its lost glory and cleanse us of gramme, which will run a span ing place in Nepal, we thought ers to us that our forefathers tural and natural site of Kath- the burden of inaction and reck- of two-and-a-half months, that we needed a ‘safa garne ja- were, perhaps, cognizant of the mandu. The lack of positive lessness? ! tra’ as opposed to a ‘phor garne opened on June 5 at the Aryaghat jatra’. The Festival serves as a in Pashupati Nath Temple with platform for people from all reli- a symbolic appeal for clean wa- gious beliefs to come together in ters in the river. Thirteen water support of this socio-environ- samples from various rivers in mental cause. It is also a Festival Nepal, including the Karnali and of the 21st Century. The Bag- Tamur, were collected. Dharma mati watershed is in the Nagar- Gurus and the Panchakanya juna Shivapuri National Park. It then poured the water samples Read Fr!day. Every Thursday originates at Bagdwar, about 15 from a bottle into a ‘Khadgalo’. km Northeast of Kathmandu in The Panchebaja and Lama Baja the Shivapuri hills, from which were also key attractions of it flows into a stagnant pool and the programme. The meaning spot light people power behind the change

“iF you don’T know how To love Jan of animals, Then you don’T know how To love PeoPle. Plus, There is no reason why we should noT care aBouT animals.”

supported and helped raise a ingly, people are understanding number of marginalized chil- the situation. The ordinary man’s dren. It’s not that I don’t think attitude has changed a lot. doGS of people issues, but animals are Jan Salter tells us about KaT Centre and the also a part of life, of the envi- Do you get any kind of support scenario for dogs in Kathmandu. ronment. If you don’t know from the municipal bodies? — Suyasha Sitaula how to love animals, then you Previously, the Kathmandu Mu- don’t know how to love people. nicipality poisoned the dogs and In terms of animal rights, there threw the dead bodies in the river. is nothing here in Nepal. I really Since our project started there are want to change that. Plus, there noticeably less dogs. Plus, the ca- is no reason why we should not nines that remain are much health- care about animals. ier, so the Kathmandu Municipal- ity has stopped this cruel practice. People in Kathmandu seem to have an atrocious attitude Any sort of financial support? towards stray dogs. No. It is something on which we I have to disagree with you here. would like government support. Initially, I also thought the same We are actually doing the govern- way. But it’s not correct. We ment’s job by trying to control ra- meet so many people who have bies. We want the government to problems with their dogs and get involved in creating a rabies- they don’t know what to do in free, animal friendly city. ! certain situations. Now I know that there are so many people who care for stray dogs but didn’t know what to do about it. I found out that they do care.

But we still see many people on the streets kicking stray dogs. Those people have been kicked themselves. It happens, and it’s just that they are taking out “ ome to KAT. You have to to celebrate her achievement, I is painting. I wish I could cut their frustration on poor ani- see it to understand it,” caught up with her to spill the myself in two and do both of mals. I’d like to think that the Jan Salter, founder of beans: them. Thankfully, I have got more people become aware, the the Kathmandu Animal new people coming on board C less these kinds of problems Treatment (KAT) Centre eager- so that I can slowly withdraw From Faces of Nepal to KAT arise. And the attitude of the ly persuades me to visit her of- Centre - can you tell me how it myself and get back to paint- people has also had a positive fice premises at Budhanilkantha. happened? ing. Let’s see. change in the last 6 years. Involved for long in implement- Well, it happened by chance. It wasn’t planned. I didn’t ex- Nepal has more than sixty per ing animal birth control and What are the difficulties you cent of people living below the anti-rabies programs, Jan was pect myself to be dealing with face while rescuing stray dogs? poverty line and there are many recently commemorated with dogs and never imagined that it Well, in the beginning people per- would take up so much of my other burning issues in this the “Extraordinary Commit- country. But why do you choose ceived us wrongly. Many thought ment and Achievement Award” time. Now, being involved with to fight for animal rights? that we were going to kill the by Humane Society Internation- KAT centre, I haven’t been able If you know me, you would dogs. Now people are educated. al. She has also been painting to give painting much time. know that I have dealt with They know that’s not what we portraits of Nepali people since It’s very difficult to do both. many people issues. I have do. In a way we do family plan- 1975 and has had many exhi- For the past six years, I have worked with Maiti Nepal and ning for stray dogs, so now they bitions of her series, ‘Faces of focused on KAT and neglected worked for the homeless and are fewer in number. That’s the Nepal.’ At a luncheon organized the other side of myself, which the mentally challenged. I have simplest way to put it. Increas- 16 timeoff Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day

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Thamel, every Thamel, ladies Chopstix Boudha, relax Package charge and 13% vat. 250, 4701547 O3 Pub Tamas Spa Package includes buffet continental and Panipokhari, diced 2123135 saturday, Fusion live night: mesmerizing lounge kumaripati, nasi for two including Bawarchi The chinese kitchen, band and anil shahi & unplugged sufi, nepali goreng: rs. 245, breakfast at The café breakfast, buffet dinner, chicken: rs. 175, Bourbon room chaksibari road, boating, gorge walks, restro Bar happy lunch hour: 9841408985 durbar marg, The Frens. every sunday, & english music by Thamel 5551118 1 night package, for lazimpat, kathi kawab 12:01 - 3 pm, 4784518 Fusion Band rudra, dharmendra sewan maximum 3 nights, only 30 mins foot massage Ooh la la Cafe Best of sufi by live classical/ Cinnamon Grill 25% discount on golf, roll chicken: rs. 70, / 4784519 hemant rana. 9803509358 with one free cocktail Fusion music by lounge for local residents and N Bar to all the ladies. every nepalese citizens. For health Farm, spa, and 2150050 imago Dei Café every monday, 7 pm Cube the Club Tabla maestro Jhamsikhel, Thamel, woodfired wednesday couple: rs. 6,200 plus Tennis, 4461918 Bho Chhen Newari Gallery onwards. open mic kamaladi, sundays Pritam rai and his cinnamon Platter: Pizza: rs 250, 5 pm – 7 pm. 4256622 taxes Package is valid restaurant and Bar nag Pokhari, spinach with ciney gurung. & wednesdays live ensemble and dJ rs.300, 5521339 Shangri-la Village 2296326 till 30th september Basantapur, chatamari, artichoke dip: rs. 200, every wednesday. performance by The lakhey restro Bar sessions by in-house resort Pizza express Dhokaima Café 2010. 4491234, Pokhara. kids break 4221811 4442464 7 pm onwards, dexterous,6 pm durbar marg. Fridays: dJ dJ saakar along with Patan dhoka, chilled lazimpat, extrava- 4441703, 4249747 onwards , 4438017 session till wee hours, great food and wine 4489800 Package rs. 8499 net Bhumi restro irish Pub roasted veg. soup: ganza, rs.460 www.cubetheclub.com 4256606 selection. every Park Village per couple with 2 kids lounge lazimpat, Traditional Buddha Bar rs 129 night 7 pm onwards. Budhanilkantha, below 12 years sharing lazimpat, Buff chhoela: fish & chips, rs. 530, Pizza hut Thamel, Best chill Dome lhasa restaurant 5522113 parent’s room. 4435741 durbarmarg, kath- 4257658 weekend Package rs. 100, 4412193 4005019 out music in town Thamel, live music & Bar ezer Book Café (ext 104/121) mandu, hot & crispy with special cocktail. by nekhvam. every Thamel, live Band, The Factory with half board Borderline Café Jatra sanepa, kim chi chicken (large happy hour 4 pm – sunday & Tuesday 7 every wednesday, Thamel, live music accommodation per Glacier hotel & Bar Thamel, sukuti ko chhige rs. 250, Bucket), rs. 949 ++, 7 pm. 9851053235, pm onwards Friday and saturday, every wednesday, night Pokhara, Package uwTc,Tripureshwor, achar: rs. 110. 5546578 01-4226287 9841626582 7 pm onwards, Friday, saturday For double room: includes a harbor mexican chicken, rs. 4700043 eden lounge Ghangri Café rs. 4,900 plus Breakfast, For couple ramalaya Tea Bugles & Tigers 9851010431 & sunday, 7 pm 300, 4117010 KFC restaurant kathmandu mall, Pulchowk, cordeu taxes 9851070936, rs 1,999 per night15% room The everest hotel, sundhara. on The mix. New Maya Cocktail onwards, 4701185, Boudha Stupa durbarmarg, Blue: rs. 150. 9851057642 discount on paragliding Pani Pokhari hill, new Baneshwor. every Friday 8 pm & Bar 4701187 restaurant and kathmandu, hot & 5524694 facilities, 463722 organic asparagus live music by fusion onwards. 4150062, Paryatan road, Thamel, Tantra Bar The Famous Farm Café crispy chicken (large soup with sautéed band from Philippines 4150063 special cocktail, Thamel, live music hadock nuwakot, 3.5 hour Tiger Mountain Boudha, Tuna Bucket), rs.949 ++, mushroom, rs. 345, every evening from 4700371 with The axis Jhamsikhel drive north of Pokhara lodge salad,nicoise style: 01-4226287 Fusion 4006589 7 pm – 8:30 except Band with special spicy chicken: katmandu, a short walk Pokhara, Food, yoga, rs. 250, 2130681 dwarika’s hotel, rs. 200 to the fort and palace; massage, meditation, monday. 4780100 , Battisputali. live Paddy Foley’s irish Tantra’s hookas Bourbon room 5546431 enjoy a luxurious walks, pool and more ext: 7711/7811 music with dinesh Pub imported straight restro Bar nepali country living 4361500 Cafe horizon rai & The sound Thamel, enjoy special from Bahrain and higher Ground lal durbar, 4441703, for a night or a week. hOTel ParKlaND hotel himalaya, minds with BBq irish drinks & food with available in different Café nachos grande, himalayan encounters. special jungle safari package program for 2 mexican sojourno – dinner & 1 Beer/ soft live music. every flavors. every Friday Jawalakhel, chicken rs. 400 4700426, 4700335 ChiTWaN nights 3 days. welcome drinks, all meals come and experience drink at rs 1366. night, 7 pm onwards. from 7 pm onwards. quesadilla: rs. 130, 9808398079 4218565 Buzz Café and Bar (breakfast, lunch, dinner & tea/coffee) the flavours of mexico every Friday 7 pm 5525903 Tiger Tops Baluwatar, Thai wraps accommodation in deluxe room, elephant- with tantalizing onwards. 4479488 Plug Terrace Tipsy lounge inar Café and Bar DhUliKhel special re-opening and more, live music+ back safari, Tharu village visit, visitor mexican dishes and house Of Music Balwatar, Blind. ears & Bar kupondole, Burger: Package, 3 nights/4 BBq every saturday, Dhulikhel Mountain center visit, canoeing & elephant Breeding selection of Tequilas Thamel, karaoke night playing acoustic durbar marg, dJ rs. 65-150. 5542071 days, spending one 4429903 to tickle your taste every wednesday, 6:30 sessions by dJ resort night at Tiger Tops center visit, sunset view, Tharu stick every Tuesday & house Jazzabell Café dhulikhel, Palanchowk Café almond buds amidst intriguing pm onwards. 2150072 suresh and dJ Tharu lodge. enjoy dance, nature walk, bird-watching and band/jam session Jhamsikhel, chicken Bhagwati darshan kantipath, ambience, every Friday, rupesh everyday, 10 safari, nature walks, many more. Foreigners - usd $140 nett. every saturday. 2 pm Porch Bar Basket: rs. 150, Package. 2 days, 1 chicken wings, rs.200, from 7 pm onwards, pm onwards, special bullock cart rides per person, nepalis - rs. 5,500 nett. per - 12 am. 9851075172, soaltee crowne Plaza 2114075 night package. For 4215745 live music by Prism 9849243807 soaltee mode, relax and Tipsy cocktail-Tipsy and experience the person. chitwan national Park, sauraha Band. 5523900 Tower rs. 1,500, la rotisserie single room: rs. rich Tharu culture Chez Caroline himalatte Café enjoy some of the finest 4,500 which includes, Club Platinum drinks, every day, 6 pm 4243225 Grilled Chicken rs. 39,500/- approx. Babar mahal re- kTm office: Thamel, 4701887, 4701888, Thamel, cloud Jawalakhel, grilled accommodation, per person inclusive visited,Bahar mahal, hotel yak & yeti. walkers, playing live. to 10 pm. 4273999 upstairs Jazz Bar transportation and 3 cell: 9841229970, 9851022652, parkland@ salsa night with lazimpat, an chicken : rs. 445. of all taxes. 4361500. salad caroline rs. 650, mail.com.np, www.wildlifenepal.com every Tuesday, 7:30 Shisha Terrace Café 530823 meals. 4420774 e-mail: reservations@ 4263070/ 4264187/ Jimmy and masha. pm onwards, 4256738. & Bar interesting mix of every wednesday, locals and expats Mirabel resort tigermountain.com. 4254268 u2 and the Police Thamel, special flavored lazy Gringo website: www. Free workshop, of Jazz music. every Jwalakhel, Tres enchi- dhulikhel, special China Garden from the eternity, shisha drink with live package rates for locals tigermountain.com 8 pm onwards. every Friday 7:30 pm music. every night 7 pm evening, from 7 pm ladas, rs. 350 soaltee crowne Plaza 4248999 , 4222636 onwards. 4410436 and expats. 490972 enjoy dishes From onwards, 4256738 onwards. 4701104 le Trio restau- Snow View Mountain Throughout The orient, rant and Bar resort amidst minimalist set Pulchowk lalitpur, khawa, dhulikhel, one up, For lunch: 12:30 pm Bacon Potato roll night two days package - 2:45 pm, For dinner: rs. 350, 5521674 (on full board). rs. 7:00pm - 10:45 pm, K-Too Bar & Steak Patan Museum 2000/- only. limited 4273999 rice & Bowl Shambala Garden The lounge - house Tripureswor, hakka Cafe hyatt regency aBSOlUTe Bar Café time offer 9851022810, Comfort Zone Thamel, Peppered Prawn: rs. 550, lazimpat, kathmandu Boudha, mango live music, every Friday Patan durbar 9803254175. steak: rs. 360. square, Patan Thamel, korean style 4251678 nepal, quiche lor- etagere - enjoy The rashmi & rushour Pork BBq: rs. 480 4700043 raine with fresh fruit mango delights museum Burger: road house Café (big), rs. 280 (small), salad @ rs. 450, every evening from band, every wednesday rs. 180, 5524694 NaGarKOT lakhey restro Thamel, roasted 9803509358 4412999 June 1, 4:30 pm to sufi music in a cool & N Bar goat cheese salad: red Dingo res- 6:30 pm, 4491234 Club himalaya miscellaneous Cibo durbarmarg, shisk rs. 205 Shogun restaurant cozy environment, with taurant Touck: rs. 255, Jawalakhel (behind nagarkot, chiso chiso lazimpat, Pita sand- 4260187 & Bar Third eye res- cocktails & mocktails & hawa ma special witches, rs. 250-410, 4230212, 4256606 Babar mahal revisited, taurant standard chartered Big Pagoda hall rox restaurant mixed cuisine. Package. hotel Bajra, chhauni, 4410727 la Dolce Vita makunochi lunch Thamel, chicken bank), red dingo hyatt regency, 2 days, 1 night package. Tantric dance, ‘The god Thamel, rediscover Box, rs. 500, 4263720 Tandoori (Full), steak, 900 - 1100 Courtyard restau- Bouddha, smoked Time: 7 pm onward. For single: rs. 3,500 dance of nepal’ Fine italian cuisine, rs. 570 (without alcohol) & rant Pvt. ltd Trout & salmon Tehzeeb restau- plus 10% service charge Tuesdays, 7 pm. onwards 4700612 hotel narayni com- 1400 (with alcohol), kamaladi, roasted cutlet: rs. 690, rant and Bar Tian rui Chinese 01 69 149 60 + 13% vat inclusive of 4271545 chicken, rs. 295 ++, lobsters 4491234 durbarmarg, Biryani, restaurant and plex, Pulchowk dinner and breakfast, 4253056 rs.345, 9841310629 Bar Ph: 5521408,5549504, The ambience For double: rs. 4,500 himalayan Buddhist sherpa mall, durbar royal Saino Thapathali kath- restaurant & Bar plus 10% service charge Meditation Centre Cube The Club marg, Tou ka Tiem restaurant and Thamel house [email protected] mandu, Bang Bang mangalbazar, newari + 13% vat inclusive of keshar mahal marg, With Candles kung: rs. 550, Bar restaurant chicken, rs.269, set: rs. 250. 5538980 dinner and breakfast Thamel, Tai chi 10:00 restro lounge 4231323, 4231437 durbar marg, Thamel, Bara special, 4243078 4442726 - 11:30 am, saturday kamaladi,kathmandu, Mandarin, The experience The rs.140, 4410388 The Turning Point yoga 8:30 - 9:30 am and golden kings Prawn, regency, choose your PaTaN restaurant & Bar hotel Country Villa everest hotel gyakok (The hot Pot The Café Tipsy lounge meditation 5:00 - 6:00 rs.500 ++, 4438017 naya Baneshwor, with T-momos) and & Bar choice of wines and Jhamsikhel, sanepa close to nature/ scenic pm weekdays. 4410402 hyatt regency explore a great drive thru jungles/ Deli Cas De France enjoy the real Taste enjoy other varieties durbar marg cheese every Friday & aalishan arabian nights - Taste dining experience ethnic people to mingle Cooking Class With restaurant of Tibetan gyakok of delicious momos nepal’s first saturday From 5 pm - Jawalakhel The culinary delights in a clean homely with/ mountain biking lunch Thamel, mediterranean (sherpa’s Famous in The heart of The complete led light 8 pm, 4491234, kakori kabab rs 440 From The middle east atmosphere, Pork around typical villages/ delices de France delite, rs. 770 steam Bowl, minimum city with daily live lounge and Bar with 4489362 5550039 every Friday From chops: rs. 270, badminton/ table tennis/ restaurant, French cuisine For Two), daily From Bbq. 4230890 family ambiance. absolute Bar Dellcateseen Cen- 6:30 pm onwards, Yin Yang restaurant 5521338 hiking etc. , serene & first saturday of each 12 pm - 2:30 pm and cocktail olympia: hotel narayani ter Café Salsa Café 4491234 Thamel, Tom yam kung, comfort, hygienic/ quality month, 4260326 7 pm - 11:30 pm, rs. 450, 4243225 complex, Pulchowk. Tawas and Tan- durbarmarg, steak Tripureshwor, every rs. 450, 4701510 food & beverage, Truly a [email protected] 4780100 The Factory reincarnated in new doors maitre d hotel, rs.310, evening live Bbq: place to relax & celebrate, restaurant & Bar Vintage Café & Zaika Nepali ambience, open for hotel himalaya, extreme experience 4221331 Mela restaurant rs. 400 - 1,200, ideal for conference/ Thamel, chilled Pub Cuisine lunch and exotic kupondole, The mag- experience the and Bar P. ltd 9803012047 workshop/ group/ Finger Chips Café gazpacho rs.150. durbarmarg, vintage Thamel, ham and cocktails and mocktails ical tastes of india, extreme with lainchaur, reshmi ka- family entertainment, durbarmarg, newari 4701185 Platter: rs.400. cheese sandwich, with free wi-Fi. opens with mouthwatering xsportsnepal.com/ bab, rs 320, 4444441 reasonable rates - ner khaja set (non-veg): 4254831 rs.120, 4700972 from 12 noon onwards. indian delicacies zennepal.com, Thamel Nepali Kitchen 3,000/- + taxes per rs. 90, 4263244 Walter’s restau- Zoom Café & Bar 5521408 amidst live music (above himalayan Thamel, nepali rs. 999/- nett per double room with b/fast Java), daily Paragliding Flavor’s Café rant & Bar new Baneshwor, 1. khana(non- Bakery Café person, including & dinner. (in kathmandu), Bunjy Boudha, stuffed egg Babarmahal re-visit- whole Fish in hot Pulchowk, chicken a bottle of beer/ kathmandu reservation jumping, canyon swinging, Plant, rs. 300 ed, chicken cutlets, garlic sauce, rs.575, sizzler: rs..205. soft drink/ a shot of office: rafting, canyoning and rs. 650, 4253337 4780601 5010110 Forever Cafe signature whiskey. Z-street, Thamel, rock climbing, 4422712, 1905 restaurant Thamel, garlic steak, Wine & Cheese Bronco Billy 5523900 kathmandu [email protected] rs. 315, 4700078 The lounge, hyatt kantipath, leg of Pulchowk (old moksh lamb: rs.650. 4215068 NOTE: The details provided in the listings are tentative and are subject to change. timefor theoff adventurous palate AdVERTiSEMEnT

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The Ghangri Café Pulchwok lalitpur, 5528703 Dhokaima Cafe visit us for sumai open momo and many Patan dhoka, 5522113 undercover gourmet more chinese cuisines Chicken Mini-Masange, rs. 250 Grilled Fish served with rice, Sauce, Tuesday Fish and Chips, rs. 225 lunch with chopstix—Garrulous Foodie (and i didn’t get my spelling wrong) o after a really long time, by a chili sauce and complimen- I overcame my obsession tary sauce. with Thamel and trav- The main course was Fish 5 Ws Where’s it located? elled 276 bucks from of- Tom Yum(mmm). It tops their Kumaripati, the board reads attic Bar Wimpy’s at Jawalakhel S Tej Bhawan, uttar dhoka, fice for a lunch at Chopstix. My list of sea food main course, and right across the fi rst fl oor lazimpat, 4442615 Jawalakhel, 5521144 usual Tuesday consists of a late Lord bless my taste buds, so does What to wear? lunch and religious engagement mine. The sauce is luscious and Formals, semi, casuals – just Furilli with Chicken Mushroom Chilli, Granedin Syurump, rs. 600 back home after that. spicy. The fish fillets come with anything rs. 280 Chopstix is what could be a beautifully shaped salad style car- Why drop in? really wise selection of a venue rots and two-third heads of black For the soup, the Chicken if I need to throw a party and mushrooms in a bowl; the accom- Dragon and the peanut sauce the invitees can be segregated panying rice is enough for two. When to visit? into three blocks – best friends, Then there was fried chicken Lunch and early supper pest friends and guest friends. with fries and soy sauce. The How much to carry? The interior is indulging enough chicken was touted to have been I paid 2000 bucks for a full to get you to sink in yet airy marinated in the Chef ’s special course for two with taxes and enough to not distract you. spices. The crunchy skin is rem- without drinks. As we set in for a full course, iniscent of Peking ducks and the first order was Seafood soup. the inside is tender enough to be imago Dei Cafe Gallery Tipsy lounge & Bar nepal’s First complete led light lounge & Bar Mildly done and generously pulled with your teeth on the one food demands attention, some nag Pokhari, 4442464 durbar marg, 4243225 served, the huge bowl isn’t still end and your hand on the other. serious attention if you happen enough for the taste buds. Stir But then, you need a bird that’s to drop sauce-dipped parts on… Chicken Nachos, rs. 300 Crispy Chicken with Sweet Chilly Sauce, rs. 300 the soup, and the shrimps and fed on worms from the meadows well you know what. The best fish start chasing one another right until it ended up under the part is the sauce (not the ones in a roundabout of briny stock that smells of egg until they MY PiCK get stuck in the weed and get i lOVe iT i haTe iT i raTe iT lifted on the spoon only to end  The show pieces  no leg space between interiors up in your mouth with shreds of table and couch mushroom. Still miss the drama?  warm and  afternoons look ambience Spice it up with vinegar then. inviting feel confusing The starter was not over yet  The lcd  wi-Fi handicap Tech-check when the Chicken Dragon – chick-  Zoo zoo shaped  Tables are too small on the table shakers en shreds enmeshed in angel hair Bronco Billy  reasonably filling  can’t swipe plastic Finances Chapter 9 noodles and deep fried to an an- money harihar Bhawan, Pulchwok, 5526212 Jawalakhel, lalitpur, 525979 gelic reddish complexion – made it’s appearance. It’s done crisp and Mushroom Syapta, rs. 150 enchilladas Del Norte rs. 299 accompanied by a heavenly peanut butcher’s blade for stuff like this that come in the bottles howev- sauce. Plus Chicken wantons. The to taste heavenly. So, curse the er). I had had my share of disap- menu read that the term wanton bird or the one who reared it, pointment though; an advice – literally meant ‘Swallowing clouds’ I was not impressed. The fries don’t try anything that’s dipped – crunchy clouds in my case. Bite were seriously crunchy, I admit. in a batter. Even on a hot sum- through the wrap and you have All in all, at Chopstix, you’ll mer day, I would love a service minimalistic spiced minced chick- simply love the fact that even that’s warm. People with the en. As you get past the crunchy most discerning palates come layer, the ginger-garlic aroma with the most absurd of man- fills the mouth. The wan- nerly expectations. Please don’t tons are accompanied disappoint them. ! The ambience Northfield Cafe & Jesse James restaurant & Bar mangal Bazar, Patan durbar square, 5538980 Thamel, 4700884 18 consume Issue 27 July 29 - August 4, 2010 Fr!day shop review denim desire — Suyasha Sitaula Swarovski we are wearing denim day and night, and nothing seems to look bet- — Aditi Pandey ter now a days. Parineeta malla, co owner, Punkie universe, admits that she wears jeans “literally everyday”; her favourites for everyday wear being plain and traditional jeans. “But for dressy occasions, i curious faces peeping to get a look like the sequenced ones. sometimes, a little bit of the torn effect at swarovski’s bedazzling crystal also looks wonderful,” she added. collection has become a common site at at the ground floor of city even as work-wear, jeans are gradually but finally setting in. “classic centre. Their other outlet is next jeans look perfect for work when paired with a smart top. if they to Pizza hut in durbar marg. are ripped and dyed all over, one might project a wrong impression at the workplace though,” opines malla. The products available at swarovski pieces of cats, dogs and insects like eleries like crystal earrings, pendants indulgence in denim seems no signs of abating even in 2010. The most are designed, produced and im- ladybirds grab immediate atten- and bracelets for ladies. “keep them fashionable jeans of the spring-summer 2010 are torn, skinny jeans ported from their factory in austria. tion. as an additional charm to its away from water, oil and similar in dirty khaki, gray, blue or black colors. Treated denim is also out in inspired by images of both flora and collection, swarovski also provides items, they will last very long,” says force this spring/summer. another big denim trend is patches - over fauna in nature, their crystal pieces crystal encrusted ladies’ watches. govinda agrawal, manager of the the knee or on the elbow. The denim on denim look is also popular – include colourful parrots gracefully although majority of their prod- swarovski outlet at city centre. pair a long or short sleeved denim shirt with jeans (a couple of shades flapping their wings on a tree branch ucts target women, men can find darker than the top) or denim shorts; finish off with camel-coloured, or elegant lotus flowers floating on one look inside and anyone will exclusive shirt cuffs at the stores. ankle length leather boots and a leather belt for a killer look. a crystal water bed, and the like. know, this shop is meant to pamper despite the showroom’s very posh Beside these decorative items, the women of all ages. unique orna- look, customers can be assured of as for men, denim silhouettes include slim and skinny jeans that are shop also offers artificial crystal jew- ments and adorable mini decorative reasonably priced items. ! tapered below the knee, and ergonomic seams and rolled hems. The torn and ripped looks have made their comeback this season and are a rage with designers and runways across the world. in nepal though, the young opt more for this look while the middle-aged seem comfort- able with the classy look. “i used to wear torn jeans earlier but not so much now. Torn jeans symbolizes rebelliousness and is popular among that’s the young,” says spandan moktan, md of eleven11. classic denim jackets hott!!! with 80s glam rocker style are also very much in trend right now. Jeans with ‘volume through thighs’ too are big this season. ! Get sun protected with isadora fyi Get trendy denims at: — Sabrina Singh 1. levi’s, city centre, 4011757 2. spykar, city centre, 4011542 For ladies wanting to travel light and 3. labels, durbar marg, 4241802 easy, and also sun protected, isa- dora’s sun Protection makeup Travel kit has four easy items as solutions. weighing half a kilogram, this kit car- ries a compact powder of terracotta tan colour, tangerine lip gloss, pearly berry lip gloss and lip moisturizer (brush applicator included). To pro- tect you from the sun the compact powder has sPF 8 and the lip mois- turizer has sPF 20, over which you can apply your normal lipstick. The kit is priced at rs. 980 and delivery charge within kathmandu, lalitpur and Bhaktapur is rs. 150. swedish company isadora has presence in over 40 countries around the world. in nepal, its outlets are located at durbar marg and Bluebird mall, Tripureshwor. !

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The world needs us and urgently. if we recycling has become a must for are to continue surviving as a species today and keeping this in mind, we need to understand that the time Jamarko has been manufacturing has come for inhabitants of the world paper products from recycled producing waste to be responsible material for the past eleven years. enough to recycle and reuse most Jamarko produces a wide range of it. we all know we should recycle; of paer products and sells them and that it’s best to reuse and reduce. for prices up to rs. 1200. “The lhenpin ladies two The need of the hour is to put all the demand for these products is piece dress, rs. 1,540 theories to practice. better than what they used to be 11 years ago. But people have yet when it comes to producing to realize that recycling, reus- recycled products and reusing ing and reducing is a must,” says waste, organizations in nepal seem muna shrestha, co-founder of to be putting up a pretty good Jamarko. although such handmade effort. There are many organiza- products made out of recycled tions that make products out of material are expensive compared recycled paper, silk and also reuse to machine made products they scrap paper and plastic; turning are more pleasing to the eye. also them into ready-to-use, beauti- important to remember is, when ful looking products. The line of you are purchasing one, you are handicraft stores down the main taking a tiny (but nevertheless road in kupondole, sell a wide array important) step to conserve the of products made from recycled Women linen environment. pant, material. colorful baskets, bags, rs. 998 doormats, decorative accessories, paper products, kitchen apparels fyi –jostle for attention at the stores. all of them have been made in ne- Get your recycled goodies at: pal by artisans from the outskirts 1. Jamarko, galko Pakha, Thamel 9801080108 2. anokhi, kupundole, of the valley as well as from remote 5550888 3. sana hastakala, kupundole0 villages of shertung,Tipling and 5522628. lapa.

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Motorbike sale soar by 42 percent than one lakh ten thousand customers aUTO through its 40 branches. The bank also Acer liquid – Another World all new Stunner launched collected rs. 15 million and floated rs. 12 syakar company Pvt. ltd., sole million in loans to its customers, which is distributor of honda motorcycles an increase over the previous year by 23 in nepal, has launched the new cBF percent and 33.66 percent respectively. stunner at syakar safety riding Training center, gwarko. The new ‘i-touch’ banking launched stunner aims to enjoy mass appeal Bank of asia nepal (Boan) launched among the youth with its stylish and the ‘i-touch’ banking service with a sporty looks. Powered with a 125 cc view to delivering ultra modern banking air-cooled four-stroke, self start engine, facilities to its customers. The service the new, improved stunner comes in allows customers to transfer funds four different colors and retails for rs. sales of two-wheelers in the kathmandu from one account of Boan to another, 164900. valley increased by 42 percent during the pay bills of nepal Telecom’s PsTn last fiscal year compared to the previous telephones and postpaid mobiles and fiscal year. The surge has been attributed also has recharge facility for pre-paid to aggressive promotional schemes mobile numbers. ince its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of launched by distributors to reverse the breaking the barriers between people and technology. Glob- slump in sales caused by a liquidity crisis One account, One Tree in the banking system. a total of 69,359 laxmi Bank’s campaign of “one ally, Acer ranks No. 2 in PCs and notebooks. In Nepal, Mer- units of bikes were registered at the account, one Tree” officially got cantile has been the distributor for Acer products in the Bagmati Zone Transport office in fiscal underway at kirtipur (near the T.u.). S year 2009/10. The Bank planted about 1,000 saplings country since many years. at this site in coordination with society Acer has a range of products varying from Notebooks, Netbooks, Premium pickup, van launched for ecological restoration nepal, a Smartphones, Business PCs, Consumer PCs, Servers and Storage mahabir automobiles on sunday kathmandu based ngo. laxmi Bank’s devices and LCD Monitors. launched the premium roadster pledge of “one account, one Tree” Force Trump 40 Mini Trucks in pickup and the premium sigma diesel will see the Bank plant a tree for every Acer has now introduced Liquid, a Qualcomm Snapdragon pro- market van in nepal. Both the vehicles are green savings account opened with cessor based, Android smartphone in Nepal. With elliptical curves nakasu motors, the sole distributor of manufactured by indian Premium laxmi Bank. green savings is nepal’s in red, white and black, and a slim body, the Liquid is outstanding Force motors of india, recently launched limited. The roadster is priced at rs. first eco-conscious savings account that the Trump 40 mini Truck in nepal. 1.05 million and the Premium sigma at encourages environmentally friendly for multimedia, web browsing, social media integration and video This highly efficient multi-utility vehicle rs. 1.71 million. These vehicles having a paper-less and commute-free personal streaming. is very popular in the indian market. carrying capacity of 2.5 tons and can be banking habits in return for which the The Liquid also features improved power management to help equipped with a 2000 cc diesel engine easily operated on roads in the hilly and Bank offers an attractive interest of and a 1.1 ton carrying capacity the terai regions. 7.5% per annum on daily balances. achieve longer battery autonomy for intense users. A new user in- mini truck has features like excellent terface with easy access to entertainment and web bookmarks, an life, low maintenance cost, high fuel optimized camera with geo-tagging, ISO, self-timer options and ac- efficiency, easy availability of spare parts, BaNK celerated auto-focus adds to the performance. and easy maneuverability. The truck is Mega Bank starts operation very suitable for the roads of nepal and mega Bank the 28th commercial bank of Acer Liquid is the first Wide-VGA smartphone in the market comes with a three year warranty. it is the country has started its operations. benefiting from the latest release of the Android Operating System. priced at rs. 1,150,000. with an authorized capital of rs 4 It is priced at Rs. 40,000. billion and paid up capital of rs. 2.33 hyundai awards World Cup billion, mega Bank is the largest bank predictors in the nation in terms of capital outlay. laxmi intercontinental, the official mega Bank aspires to be the ‘Banker partner of hyundai for nepal, to every nepali from Plough to Power- distributed prizes to all the winners of halo to hydro’, by delivering the full laxmi hyundai world cup Prediction array of five star financial services to all game. a total of 2,500 persons regularly its customers. logged on to the website to play the game. sudhishna kc received a replica Sunrise Bank limited has a Prudent invest of the world cup trophy and a 40 inch successful fiscal year BOK new saving account samsung lcd Tv as the first prize. a sunrise Bank limited has increased its Secured investment, Secured life samsung 32 inch Tv and a hP laptop Bank of kathmandu launched its new profit by 125 percent with a collection of savings account “gramin mahila Bachat were awarded as the second and rs. 30 crore and 4 lakhs in the fiscal year third prizes respectively. The company khata” targeting women from semi MB Prudent Invest, is the safest way to grow your hard 2009/10 as compared to the previous urban and rural communities. The also distributed four samsung corby fiscal year. with 33 months of operation, earned money while reducing risks associated with life. mobiles for four different categories of account is launched with the motive to the bank catered to the needs of more inculcate savings habit amongst them It does not only secure your investment but also covers awards during the world cup month. nyour life insurance (endowment policy) for a period of ten years. The investment plan for the policy starts at Rs. 1 lakh and individuals from 17 to 55 years are eligible. Investors are assured of double their investment and would also earn additional bonus interest during the stipulated time. With this investment plan, in- vestors can enjoy the benefit of being insured both financially and emotionally. 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market insight dell-addicted! hemant K. Shrestha Product manager, neoteric nepal

With the Inspiron, Studio, Studio XPS and Vostro range from DELL, Neoteric Nepal seems to have a winner on their hands. We talk to Hemant K. Shrestha to see how this multinational brand fares against the existing heavyweights in the market.

as far as laptops are concerned, choices abound. What makes Dell a special buy? dell is one of the most reputed personal and business computing brands in the world. Previously in nepal only dell desktops were available. dell has a solid track record in government, corporate, i/ ngo sectors. now the entire range of dell laptops and netbooks are available and we hope to replicate the success of our high performance desktops with our laptops and netbooks. Dell laptops aren’t meant for the price sensitive consumers of today. Would you agree? i don’t. dell laptops constitute a wide range. we do have products for the budget conscious as well as for people who do not mind paying a hefty sum for a performance laptop. With competition slated to become fiercer in future, what are your predictions for Dell laptops in Nepal? dell is an established brand. also because of the high customer satisfaction rate for its desktop range we believe people will automatically choose dell for laptop purposes as well. we are aggressive with marketing dell as a fashionable, stylish and performance laptop available in a wide variety of colours and designs with good service back-up (neoteric F1- authorized service centre). The response so far has been very encouraging. we hope to continue to grow further in future as well. bazaarmarkets & launches

and also to support their financial needs. The account offers an interest rate of 8.5% and the bank deposits nPr 225 market insight different in the customer’s account as soon as strokes it is opened. To inculcate and promote saving habits among all nepalis, the bank recently introduced the “save for the Future” campaign. To support the go karbonn laughing At My own Jokes spirit of the campaign the bank had also Manish rajbhandari — Sumit Poudyal introduced laghu muddati and laghu Bachat schemes and has been successful managing director, allied Trade link international in encouraging those who want to save in smaller amounts. The entry of Karbonn Mobiles in Nepal will heat up the competition in the mobile phone sector in Nepal. Delivering a potent combination of value, aesthetics and style, Karbonn will give competitors run for thier money. GiZMO Karbonn Mobiles hit Nepali Market The new launches look like replicas of more famous brands. Why no karbonn mobile of india launched original designs? three new handsets in nepal. The at karbonn, the form factor of the model plays one of the most critical company announced allied Trade roles. our models are not only aesthetically appealing, stylish & robust link international as its authorized but are also clearly differentiated from offerings from other brands. lets distributors in the country. karbonn take the following example - we are the first company to launch dual handsets are available at a price range cdma handsets in nepal and the indian sub-continent (model kc 450). of rs. 2,999 to rs. 8,999. now if another company launches a dual cdma in future they could be called our replicas. so, perception matters in this case. lG launches home Theater how do you plan to fend off competition from cheap, feature- rich System Chinese phones? lg, a premier name in style and we do not want to fight on the price platform. aesthetic form factor, functionality in consumer electronics array of state-of-the art multi-media features, solid service back-up are and home appliances segments, has the key strengths on which karbonn has established itself in nepal and launched a new range of home theater, we would continue to further these attributes. systems and dvd players. The new models have been launched considering What according to you is the USP of Karbonn mobile phones? the fact that the demand for electronic i believe i have covered that in the previous answer. however, i would like products in the domestic market is to add that a rich multi-media experience at affordable prices is the key significantly on the increase since the benefit of the current range available in nepal. Thanks to Facebook, i have joined the crowd of zillions of people who past few years. lg has added two new very stupidly have gotten used to laughing at their own jokes. my mom home theater systems, hT-924 (1200 must not know that i have discarded all that expensive education she w) and hT- 604 sk (600 w) and three fetched for me down the Facebook drain. dvd players dv- 456P, dv – 426 Pand country head, consumer Banking, absolutely free, through a lucky draw. dd- 447P to it’s existing offerings. mega Bank. 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Kaizen healthcare seminar my first question is - who in the world laughs like hehe; it’s supposed kaizen healthcare Private limited to be haha, right? and aren’t you making a fool of yourself when you Chaitanaya- Wellness healing Spa organized a seminar to discuss recent joke and can’t hold the joke yourself and burst into giggles. chaityanya is nepal’s first medi-spa advances in the treatment of heart advocating the ancient traditions with a diseases and cancer for patients willing modern twist. The facilities are inspired to get medical service in india. kaizen by the traditional, contemporary and healthcare is a leading healthcare “PuTTing an eXclamaTion mark natural forms of therapy under the service provider in india. Product training constant and competent supervision of aT The end oF a senTence is like neoteric nepal, the authorized distributor expert naturopathic physicians. staying Berger Jenson launches rangoli for dell products, is organizing a ‘dell and true to ancient traditions, treatments and easy Clean emulsion laughing aT your own Joke” intel Product Training Programme’. 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