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www.fridayweekly.com.np Every Thursday | ISSUE 81 | RS. 20 SUBSCRIBER COPY 24 August 2011 | & efb| @)^* ISSN 2091-1092 9 772091 109009 www.facebook.com/fridayweekly 33 5 106 10 1813 1917 PAGE 3 FEATURE EVENTS HALLOFFRAME ENTERTAINMENT GOURMET We take the the multifaceted, Bird watching has all the po- Meena Kayastha presents her See the last week unfold in Samriddhi Rai talks about the Learn more about this latest singer, composer and musician tential to turn into a national art assemblages in her exhibi- photos – an album launch, legendary Rajesh Hamal upon addition to the Jhamel lane – – Nhyoo Bajracharya on a revenue generator. What tion titled ‘Lyrics from the Miss Nepal press meet, an meeting him in person, one a café and bakery that holds Rapid Fire. can be the public’s role? Junkyard’. More on Page 6 art exhibition and a launch. evening. much promise. NEWS | CLASSIFIED | SHOPPING tech | style | decor Bookish Affair— Yukta Bajracharya convention of everything literature, the Bookworm Trust brings to all literature pas- sionate, the Ncell Nepal Literature Festival. AWith the spotlight on Nepal, this festival is a first for the country and literature at its best. Four days dedicated to literature – the Ncell Nepal Literature Festival starts on 18 August at the Gyan- mandala premises, Jhamsikhel. This international convention of words, wordsmiths and literary con- versations is the first of its kind taking place in Ne- pal and will bring together over 60 creative minds, all from the field of literature.The four days will see book launches, readings, panel discussions and talk shows on topics related to Nepal and Nepali Literature. Turn to page 2 for more. On the cover Poet and author of the critically acclaimed Karnali Blues, Buddhisagar Chapain. Buddhisagar will be conducting a moderated discussion on ‘writing and survival’ along with Jagadish Ghimire and Dhurba ookworm, Jhamsikhel ookworm, B Chandra Gautam during the festival, on 21 August, 3-4 pm. Venue: Venue: 2 Issue 81 | 24 August 2011 Fr!day cover Bookish Affair Organized by the Bookworm Bookworm – the bookstore lo- Khagendra Sangraula, Man- The Great Indian Love Story, Trust, which aims to promote cated in Gyanmandala, have isha Gauchan, Narayan Wagle, Ira Trivedi is also a model and literature through various liter- also been regularly conducting Sharda Sharma and Yug Pathak a yoga instructor. Hailing from ary events such as book-talks, monthly literary events. “We are are some of the litterateurs who Darjeeling, Indra Bahadur Rai will be participating and con- is a novelist, essayist, short- ducting various sessions during story writer and a literary critic the fest. The festival will also who has published several books host international writers such such as Kathastha and Katha- as Mark Tully, Ira Trivedi and putaliko Man. Indra Bahadur Rai. Some of the highlights in- Mark Tully is a former BBC clude a discussion on films bureau chief for New Delhi. He based on novels, launch of Bhis- is also the author of numerous ma Uprety’s Beyond the Holy books including India’s Unend- Border, a moderated discussion ing Journeys and is now, after on the future of Nepali writ- thirty years of work experience ing in English, Sophia Tamot with the BBC, working as a free- in conversation with Ira Trive- lance journalist and broadcaster di about Trivedi’s There is no based in New Delhi. Author of love on Wall Street and another bestsellers such as What Would discussion about writing and readings, workshops and festi- working to cultivate the reading You Do to Save the World and survival. ! vals, this literature festival’s mo- culture here in Nepal. We have tive is to place Nepali literature been conducting events such as and writers on the global liter- book readings, literary discus- ary map. The organizers deem sions, book launches and writ- the festival to be apt for the times ing workshops on a monthly For the latest as this event aligns with the Ne- basis. This international liter- pal Tourism Year 2011 and also ary festival is just a bigger con- Events & Entertainment because, after a lot of upheavals tinuation of what we have been in the country in the recent past, doing,” explains Baral.“We are listings we are now in the process of the kind of people, who earlier, building the nation and giving used to judge the productivity it a new direction. This festival of each day on the basis of the complements the process as it number of pages we read dur- allows for a democratic discur- ing the day,” says Baral. “Orga- sive platform where some of the nizing events such as this, which nations most erudite persona contributes towards uplifting This festival complements the process as it allows for a democratic discursive platform where some of www.lifeandtimes.com.np/catalogue the nations most erudite persona Catalogue come together to share, discuss and interact. come together to share, discuss the literary scene here in Nepal, and interact. The Nepal Litera- gives us a sense of satisfaction,” The Life & Times ture Festival, says festival direc- he adds. Classifieds tor Ajit Baral, is a larger version The list of speakers for the of the book fair cum national festival includes renowned col- Helping you literary festival that was orga- umnists, journalists, script-writ- BUY, SELL & RENT nized by the Bookworm Trust ers, directors as well as some earlier in April as a precursor to emerging writers from Nepal. www.fridayweekly.com.np this mega event. The Bookworm Abhi Subedi, Buddhisagar, CK GET EVENT UPDATES | POST EVENTS ONLINE Trust and its associate concern, Lal, Dhurba Chandra Gautam, 01 Apparels & Accessories 02 Beauty & Health 03 Books & Magazines 04 Business & Loans 05 Computer & Peripherals 06 Electric/Repair 07 Home & Garden 08 Language and training 09 Mobile & Accessories 10 Music 11 Sports 12 Property 13 Travel 14 Vacancies 15 Vehicles To advertise call Sanjay Maharjan 9851134522 page3 one question make your statement What is the one very noticeable civic sense that people in Kathmandu lack? Civic sense, or rather the lack of it, is a topic that can be widely discussed in the context of Kathmandu’s day to day life. Most people here do not care much for civic sense as they go One thing people about their daily lives. We ask a few prominent people on what they think on the subject. in Kathmandu lack is generally being — Mannat Shrestha thankful. People hardly say ‘Thank you’. Robin Sitoula is the director of Party Nepal. You are standing on the side of the road in a relaxed mood, then suddenly a person spits near your leg; a common practice in Kathmandu which really gets into my nerves. It is pathetic that we all have accepted spitting on roads to be fine. I have never seen anyone complaining! I wish someday it will Kathmandu has an old history, and the be banned and we will have cleaner city is built upon the foundation of deep roads to walk on. spirituality, culture, heritage, creativity, family values, philanthropy, acceptance and Asha Dangol is the founder and a sense of giving. In recent time all these working artist at Kasthamandap Art Studio. foundation stones have been shaken. He has done many solo as well as group People residing in Kathmandu, if they exhibitions. Along with many other awards, cannot further contribute, at least should he has been endowed with the Arniko Youth Award in 2001. have the civic sense to preserve and maintain the richness of Kathmandu as it One? There are so many!!! But has been handed over to us. one thing that really gets to me is people cutting into queues. Santosh Shah is the President of Today’s Youth If people in Kathmandu lacked only Asia and Achor and Producer, Power Talks TV show. Kunal Tejbir Lama is the Managing one civic sense that would be cool but Director of Café Mitra. The restaurateur has also been involved as Media & Promotions sadly there are many. My list would be I just came back Thailand and what I witnessed there Coordinator at Hotel De l’Annapurna. a really huge one. But some of them was that people were very careful not to hurt each that really get on my nerves are the other. They respected each other’s personal space, usage of road for toilet use and the mental and physical health. People here lack that Correction lack of basic traffic mannerisms. consideration I feel. They are simply careless. The answer, “Yes! I’m a true Cancerian, sort of romantic Prasan Syangden is one of the most Sushma Joshi is a writer and filmmaker. Her book End of the and moody. When I’m upset I need to go into my shell sought after RJs in country who works with World includes short stories, which was long-listed for the Frank O’ and revitalize myself.” is that of Rabi Thapa, CEO, Sacred Kantipur FM. He has also been involved as the Connor International Short Story Award in 2009. She co-edited New Summits (P) Ltd and not the author Rabi Thapa. We General Secretary of R.I.S.E (Rights of Individuals Nepal, New Voices (Rupa 2008); an anthology of new writing by 16 regret this error and any inconvenience it might have for Social Empowerment). Nepali writers. caused to our readers and the concerned personalities. rapid fire with Nhyoo Bajracharya A boon to Nepal’s music industry, Three things that you cannot live without? A person you would never want to Nhyoo Bajracharya is best known Family, music and my country. meet. as a prominent music composer.
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