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2 6 8 12 16 20 page3 feature events HallofFrame entertainment GOURMET The Reel Hero Sarcastic Strokes Rhythm Language Under the Sun War Play Kaafal Paakyo Real life can almost be Fr!day catches up with Classical music, groovy Formal function, food A word from an audience The native fruit is on movie like. But if it were re- the world-record holder beats, art exhibitions, book fest and fiery music festi- member who made it to Ne- Sandeep Khatri’s mind ally made into a movie, who maven who influences launches and more. Find val – our cameras bring pal Shakes’ play despite the this time. The outcome: would you want to play you? the world with his pow- out all that’s happening this to you snaps of city life strike and the foul weather the Himalayan berry Here are some answers. erful illustrations. week - flip to What’s On. at its best. and found it, totally worth it. fused with balsamic. SingingSinging inin thethe SpringSpring — Shreeya Joshi

For 29 years, The Kathmandu Chorale has dedicated itself to spreading the joy of music and this spring the group is back with the concert ‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’ Come share the love for music. Hear the people sing at this magical musical event.

wenty-nine years, and the People Sing?’ spring chorale, and conductor of the chorale Nothing besides music: all that everyone has the right to counting – The Kathman- slated to take place on 7 May, Sat- since 2003, the group will, this the members are attracted to- enjoy music for free, but dona- du Chorale is a group, ded- urday at The British School. The time, be opening the concert with wards joining the group because tions are always welcome. This Ticated to spreading the joy matinee is at 3:30 pm while the ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ by of their love for music only. “I season, the chorale donations of music in and around the city. evening show is at 6 pm. John Rutter, which will be fol- have an orphanage and most of will be used to provide two or They sing in the winter, warm- The group that started off lowed by 18 more songs. my time goes into taking care three Embrace Infant Warm- ing up everyone with their voic- with just 20 members now has “My main aim for this group of the children. Since I joined ers – alternatives to incuba- es and they sing in the spring, more than a hundred members. has been to bring people togeth- this group five years ago, the tors for premature babies that awakening everyone from their Members have come and gone, er, expose them to western cho- rehearsals that take place every works by heated water to Ru- stupor and helping welcome music directors have changed, rale music and help young mu- Monday has been the highlight ral Assistance Nepal, a char- a fresh new year. This year, the but the spirit for music in the sicians and singers realize their of my week – a way to get away ity that works with schools Kathmandu Chorale is back with group still remains the same. own musical potential. This is and just relax and socialize with and health posts and also to their music, all set to wow audi- Under the guidance of Bryan why we encourage people who people. This is not a job, this is provide Wise Women Shelter, ences with their ‘Do You Hear Varenkemp, the music director have composed their own songs something we willingly volun- a shelter that houses 31 aban- to step forward and perform the teer to do,” says Nadine Rogers. doned women and 25 orphans, songs at the concert. This time In fact, rather than getting with soap, disinfectants, toilet- we have an original composi- paid, this group supports chari- ries and other supplies. tion ‘Consider the Birds of the ties every season with the mon- Share the joy of music and Air’ by Nadine Rogers, one of ey collected through donations the love for music, hear the our talented members,” explains during the concert. The en- people and sing along at this Bryan Varenkemp. trance is free, as the group feels magical musical event. ! page3 make your statement just asking If your life was made into a movie, who would you want to play you? — Mannat Shrestha

I would want Ben Af- fleck to play my role as I would want Sushmita Sen to play me he is one of my favorite because of her bold persona. She’s some- actors. one who’s very comfortable in her own skin and this is one reason I think she will I would say Robert De Niro because I Shishir Maharjan be perfect to portray me on the screen. identify with him the most; and both of Photographer us have a mole in the same place. Anita Shrestha, Architect Murray Kerr, Director page3 Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 3

rapid Since I think my life is fire somehow influenced by fairytales, I would want Cinderella to play with Reshma Banu my role. Fashion Designer Bidhata KC, Artist — Mannat Shrestha

What is the best perk in being a designer? Getting to express your creativity. I don’t think I could be happy at a job where I couldn’t be creative. Plus, you don’t follow the trend, you create it.

One superpower you wish you had? The power to read people’s minds, so I could figure out what kind of designs people preferred.

What would your last words be if you knew they would be broadcast to the whole world? I would quote John F. Kennedy – “It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.”

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry? I’d like to see Salman Khan play It’s not all about glamour; there is a lot of hard work. my role for the simple reason that I enjoy his sense of humor which he carries off well with What trends do you see big for this season? his fearless ‘Dabangg’ attitude. I would want Hema Malini As my creations are more of Eastern wears, I will say kurtis and leggings. to play the leading role of Abisekh Man Singh my character because she is If you could add one trait to make yourself better? beautiful and graceful. Her Producer acting is very good and I think Everyday, I learn to make myself a better human. she lives the character. Anjana Tamrakar Marketing slogan for your clothing line… MD, Creative Women’s Craft The cocktail of all traditions – Reet.

If you could be anything else? I would want Anup Baral to play my role because I think he really I am a designer at soul, there’s nothing else I would want to be. knows how to lure the atten- I would want myself to play as no one tion of his audience. can understand my life better and por- Reshma Sunuwar, Singer tray my true feelings. If not me I would have my husband play my character because after me, he is the best person to understand me.

Karuna Manandhar, PR Executive, Hotel Radisson feaissues that matter ture Binod Bhattarai is a journalist who runs The Writing Workshop ([email protected]). From Darkness to More Darkness he government has been ity demand is growing by about the more important: loss of into a leaking tank. True, the the political economy that has drafting a law to enforce 10 percent annually while sup- electricity from the system. The government’s emergency man- gives us the confidence to gener- an energy emergency to ply (generation) has been more official statistic of about 26 per- agement plan seeks to bring ate almost 10 times the amount Tgenerate 2500 megawatts or less stagnant. cent – one can assume it is much losses down to 20 percent. But every year? (MW) of electricity in four and a One can question the basis higher than what is reported, even at that level it would mean The draft bill proposes ap- half years for ending blackouts. of demand projection: is it just because that is said to be the willingness to throw away 500 pointing a team of three indi- For once, it is nice to know that lighting we are talking about? case with most public utilities – MW. If the losses were to in- viduals for enforcing the pow- the government has noted that Or, has it also factored the po- is already quite high. crease to say 35 percent – not er emergency. The three are load shedding is a problem, and unlikely given the weak state to be given power to decide is concerned about preventing assume that the government and law enforcement – the everything, including that to Nepal from plunging into more wasted power would increase jail and order police to shoot darkness in the coming years. were to generate 2500 MW in five to 875 MW. those who oppose hydro-con- However, a closer examina- years. At existing loss estimates, Now let us look at the ambi- structions, while being ac- tion of the proposed approach, it would mean losing 650 MW, tion to generate. Between the countable to no one. Does this including a draft bill circulating just 100 MW short of the energy best years (1996-2002) Nepal tell something? ! in some circles, does not enthuse was able to generate about 50 (Based on a discussion on the proposed energy emergency much confidence. Instead, it the billion-dollar West Seti MW a year on average. What at the Centre for Critical Thinking, an informal group of concerned citizens, who meet to talk about issues they forces one to ask if the proposed project would generate. has changed so dramatically in think are important - under Chatham House rules.) energy emergency may actually result in a solution. The answer tential demand for use of en- Now assume that the gov- is NO, especially because of the ergy in domestic production ernment were to generate 2500 excessive focus new generation, also? (Perhaps not, given all the MW in five years. At existing and not the structural problems dreams politicians sell about ex- loss estimates, it would mean that underlie power manage- porting hydro, when over half losing 650 MW, which is just ment. of the country does not have 100 MW short of the energy There is definitely a shortfall enough power to light a bulb). the billion-dollar West Seti in supply and that is evident in Therefore, even this demand project would generate, that is, the numbers published by the projection needs to recheck be- when and if built. Or, given the Nepal Electricity Authority fore it can be used as a basis for system losses, it is pointless to (NEA). But numbers do not al- planning. only think of generating more ways tell the truth. For example, Next, let’s ponder about an- power because the net effect the NEA suggests that electric- other issue, which is perhaps would be like pouring water feaissues that matter ture

people across the globe via his ar- whatever form it touches the year. After conquering the high- tistic illustration of the worldly ground, throughout the globe), est point on the earth with his situations. He feels that a cartoon Lurie wishes to amalgamate the unique form of fine art, Lurie must be able to speak to the view- entire world by connecting the wishes to implant another paint- ers and deliver a tactical message existing dots of national differ- ing at the grounds of the Jordan in contradiction to a strategic one. ences by delivering the message River(where Jesus Christ was To use his very words, “A cartoon of benevolence, mutual respect, baptized) which is the lowest has to be able to portray the back- equality and global solidarity. In point on the earth (as it unites ground of a complex situation and retrospection, his painting ap- with the dead sea). He is also make the audience understand the pears to have a parallel character- planning to open a museum for intended point perfectly.” istic with that of a waterfall. In uniting painting in Kathmandu He believes that evil can win the same way a waterfall begins which will prove itself to be a only for a short time but true its expedition down the steep centre of attraction for people democracy will triumph in the rocky crevices forcing its way out throughout the globe. end. So, the young generation of dark gorges transforming its When asked about Nepal and shouldn’t be afraid to use words physical form into a river making Nepalese people, this Nobel Peace “a cartoon must be able to speak to the viewers and deliver a tactical message in contradiction to a strategic one. It has to be able to portray the background of a complex situation and make the audience understand the intended point perfectly.” Strokes of a Maestro

Beyond Pla— Pratibha Raut in Art

here are some afflu- Ranan Lurie is someone like justice and equality in order its way via countries and finally Prize nominated, intelligent and ent people who are ac- who undeniably belongs to the to tear down the web of stagnant uniting itself with the serene humble man had nothing but customed to showering second category. A dual record political state of affairs and cor- stillness of the sea, the uniting good words to cite in the coun- Tnothing but complaints holder in the Guinness Book ruption for the rightful purpose painting too travels everywhere try’s favor. He feels that Nepalis concerning the “deprivation” of of World Records for being the of safeguarding our future. in its ultimate mission to reach a have an extraordinary chance to the world that we live in, a lot most widely syndicated politi- Furthermore, as the creator point where the concept of “I, me, make this country the Switzer- of them actually being the types cal cartoonist in the world and a of the Uniting Painting (the na- mine” dissolves into an evermore land of this part of the world and who’ve never had to be a part member of the oldest traceable ture of this particular form of reverberating sound of “us”. transform themselves into a terra of anything terrible their entire family in existence, Lurie can painting is such that its journey The uniting painting is the firma of peace and quiet. Further- lives, while there are others who best be described as someone begins from a canvas attached to very reason that brought Lurie more, Lurie feels that Nepalese can’t help themselves but light who emanates a genuine sense the ceiling, the colors and the pat- to Nepal this year. After embed- people are good people and pos- a candle even in the most stark of deep humanitarian concerns tern used in it continue to flow in ding his painting in countries sess a tremendous amount of tol- and windy of all situations so and an aura of profound wis- the same order down the walls like the USA, Germany, Rus- erance and a representative spirit that the troubled ones may be dom with people he meets. on additional canvases. On reach- sia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, for everything. Lurie expresses able to see a trail which leads Lurie has sketched around ing the floor, the same colors are Greece, Cyprus and the UK, he a desire to visit Nepal again and them out of the pitch darkness 11 thousand cartoons his entire embedded onto a carpet and the is preparing to lay his painting delivers the message of hope and that surrounds them. life, thus speaking to millions of pattern continues its voyage on atop Mt. Everest mid May this goodwill to all Nepalis. !

Read Fr!day Every Thursday feature Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 7 The Rainbow Makers — Yukta Bajracharya

he Rainbow Project, ini- Raja Maharjan, Bishow Nepal prehend the importance of safe- tiated by visual artist and Kiran Nepali, the band has guarding their roots. “A part of Thomas Bertschi has been traveled across Europe and Ja- what we are doing is all about Tspreading rainbows of joy pan playing traditional music sharing the knowledge that we all around the world, especially from versatile instruments such have through a language that amongst children here in Nepal. as sarangi, basuri, djimbe, ta- we can speak together – music,” “Through the project, we are bala, dhime and madal. Shyam says Shyam Nepali, a renowned trying to build bridges between Nepali is a fourth generation sarangi player of Nepal who has different cultures,” Bertschi says. sarangi player in his family and made contribution towards pre- The Rainbow Project, through a has been playing for eight years. serving and sharing the sound combination of music and art, in While Raman Maharjan start- of the sarangi. “I saved my own particular, has been connecting ed playing since he was in the sarangi,” Nepali makes a power- Switzerland and Nepal and the tenth grade and though he did ful statement. As a part of the culture of that part of Europe to not get much support from his change that Rudra envisions, the culture of this part of Asia. family initially, he never gave up the band tutors underprivi- “It is not just a concept, but a on music. Babu Raja Maharjan leged children such as those at growing process,” Bertschi adds. on the other hand comes from the organization Mitrata Chil- “The essence of the Rainbow a family of dhime players and dren Home and helps improve Project is to look for what we all learnt it as he grew up. The pen- their musical abilities all the have in common, rather than to tad got the band together more while helping ensure that lo- look at what we are different in,” than a decade ago after they had cal musical roots are preserved. Bertschi sums up the objective been playing together casually Through various musical con- beautifully, “We want to share the for quite some time. The band is certs and events, the Rainbow fresh and inspiring energy that also occasionally joined during Project supports the education music brings and bring it back to their performances by Bertschi, of these children, facilitates mu- the children.” The project is a place himself, on the murchunga. sical instruments for them and for exchange, a space to share and “If we are able to share the paves way for them to become grow in this world which Bertschi music with one child, he will self-sufficient via the music that the benefits earned from which in Europe and Japan, and will be considers to be a musical zoo. hopefully go on to share it with they play. The children from are being returned to the chil- doing more of the same – trav- The Rudra band is the mu- another. This way, the music Mitrata have also been able to dren themselves. eling from mountain and moun- sic-maker associated with this survives as well,” says Bertschi make their voices heard through The Rudra band, under the tain to echo the sounds of Ne- project. Consisting of Shyam who opines that the new genera- the CD Himalaya – one of the project, has performed widely pal and bring back home more Nepali, Raman Maharjan, Babu tion does not completely com- outcomes of the musical classes, in Switzerland and other places rainbows. ! TOP 3

With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out eget morevents out of your weekends this week and the next. Here are our top 3 picks: 1. euphonic benignity The Kathmandu Chorale is back again. This time the music loving group is welcoming spring in all its fresh glory. what’s Join in to celebrate music and support a worthy cause. on 2. The Pulp society Groove to the funky beats played by The Pulp Society, from Mumbai. Catch them live either at 1905 things to do or the Attic Bar. 3. tune in to classic Music, music and more music. That too, classical! Sway to the tunes created by artists of internatonal sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat standards. They’ll surely keep you asking for more. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space.

ART Park Gallery is exhibiting acrylic and one of them is music, music and Tune in to Classic and water color paintings by more music. Catch The Pulp Society, Jewels of Newar Art Lieutenant Colonel Mark D. from Mumbai, live in KTM city as they Date: 6 May Friday, Time: 5:30 pm onwards, Venue: Nepal Academy Hall, 4259968, Opening Date: 26 April (Tuesday) Vickers. This is his first exhibition. promote the movie 404. Imaad Shah, [email protected] Closing Date: 15 May (Sunday) Lieutenant Colonel Mark D Vickers, Jonathan J Paul, Assel Atageldieva, Time: 5:30 pm UK, showed his interest in art Anand Bhagat, Debiyoti Saha, Dusty athmandu Music Center (KMC) is proud to host and organize Taal Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, from around the age of five; his Ryan and Lokesh Baksh have finally Vidya – the language of rhythm by Navaraj Gurung, a renowned Baber Mahal Revisited first tour of duty was with the come together as a band, and are now tabla player of Nepal. Navaraj has collaborated with international 4218048 Brigade of Gurkhas in Hong Kong adding to the burgeoning indie Indian musical personalities through live performance and music record between 1980-82, after which he music scene. Expect to hear some K has lived and worked in a number seriously high energy sets, with disco – live performance with Pt. Bishow Mohan Bhatt (winner of 36 Grammy awards) and Pt. Shalil Shankar (student of Pt. Ravi Shankar), and music of countries around the world. style bass, groovy pockets, some jazz albums with Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, sarangi Maestro Pt. Santosh Kumar Nepal has given him tremendous and tongue and cheek lyrics that will inspiration with its landscapes surely get you grooving into the night. Mishra and world renowned jazz musician German Velazco. and people, combined with Mark’s Naseeruddin Shah will also be giving Along with Gurung on the tabla, the concert will have Santosh Bhakta sincerity in the Buddhist path; and a special movie review of 404 – the Shrestha on the esraj, Roshan Sharma on the guitar, Nikhil Tuladhar on the his paintings reflect these two movie. aspects. Mark has tried to capture drums, Mariano Abello on the saxophone, Umesh Pandit on the flute, Milan the splendid landscape, unique Euphonic Benignity Tandukar on the violin, Pravin Shrestha on the bass, Asesh Rai on the tabla architectural forms of houses and Date: 7 May (Saturday) and the khanjira. The event is being hosted by Salil Kanika followed by a temples, faces of Nepali people Time: 3:30 pm and 6 pm speech from Prof. Abhi Subedi. and their culture in his canvas with Venue: The British School, Jhamsikhel, acrylic and water color. Patan KMC has successfully brought into limelight artists of international stan- dard at home and abroad. As one of the pioneering music production hous- The Kathmandu Chorale announces es in Kathmandu, KMC works with the purpose of promoting new forms of its Spring Concert ‘Do You Hear the music from neo-classical to jazz and neo-folk to contemporary fusion. Till INTERACTION People Sing?’ for a charity. This matinee date, KMC has produced 22 audio music albums and four documentary and will be held at 3:30 pm and an evening Bodhitsattva Gallery in Marketing Leftist concert is planned for 6 pm. Donations music video DVDs. Those interested may forward their queries to Gurung collaboration with Siddhartha Date: 5 May (Thursday) are accepted for the charity. at [email protected]. (Shristi Ale) Art Gallery presents ‘Jewels of Time: 3 pm Newar Art’. Bodhitsattva Gallery, Venue: Martin Chautari, Jeetjung Free entry now in its fourth generation in Marga, Thapathali 4238050, 4102027, 4240243 the business has been cultivating MISCELLANEOUS relationships with famous Join the discussion on marketing Qs artists and also promoting and of leftist books in Nepal. The Tempting Trout encouraging new artists in order discussion is being hosted by Opening Date: 1 May (Sunday) with Sanjay Kumar Rauniyar to keep the fine work and artistry Ganesh Chitaure of Jagaran Closing Date: 31 May (Tuesday) alive. At 6 pm on 29 April, a talk Time: 12 noon to 9 pm Founder, Kathmandu Music Center Books House. Unless mentioned program ‘In the Legacy: Arniko’ will otherwise, all discussions take place Venue: The Coffee Shop, Hotel be facilitated by Dr. Dina Bangdel. in Nepali. Annapurna, Durbar Marg 3 On 1 May, artist Udaya Charan 4221711 Rhythm Divine Shrestha will be giving a speech Free entry on ‘The use of oil in Traditional Classical or contemporary, music sets us free and fills us up with Paubha Painting’ at 6 pm. On 8 passion. Sanjay Kumar Rauniyar, the pioneer of Kathmandu Music May, Bijay Ratna Shakya will talk MUSIC Center, explains how he promotes fresh and talented artistes from on ‘Ancient Lost Wax Process Music for Education Nepal for the sheer love of music. Method of Statue Making’ at 6 pm Opening Date: 5 May (Thursday) while Master Artist Deepak Joshi As a music production house, how do you discover new talents? will talk on ‘Paubha Painting and Nirnaya da’ NSK is starting ‘NSK’s At the production house I run, I perform the job of listening to the Spirituality’ at 4 pm the next day. Tour for Education 2011’ where he along with his team will be artiste’s music, evaluating it and even taking care of the promotions. I Nepal an Inspiration basically prioritize classical-fusion music – be it eastern or western. The collecting books and stationeries Opening Date: 25 April (Monday) from schools in city areas and music that I promote and produce is largely recognized among foreign- Closing Date: 6 May (Friday) distributing those across rural ers but I intend to popularize it among tour local crowds as well. Time: 10:30 am to 6 pm Nepal. They will also inform Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk, students on the importance of How and when did you hear about Navaraj Gurung? Lalitpur I have known Navaraj for the past ten years as both of us are into music education, environment and create awareness on HIV & AIDS. Their – we share an interest in classical based fusion music. first stop will be at Itahari and Patri. Navaraj is an Indian classical music graduate of Allahabad University. He comes Within two months, the entourage from the Purav Gharana of North India which was introduced to him by will visit Narayanghat, Banepa, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, Dharan, his father and his guru Nepali tabla maestro Sri Ram Hari Gurung, himself a Biratnagar and Dolakha. student of Ustad Amir Husain Khan. Almost all renowned senior and contem- The Himalayan rainbow trout is porary musicians have performed and recorded with Navaraj. Navaraj was The Pulp Society considered to be a seasonal delicacy. awarded the gold medal at the nationwide classical music competition held on 1. Date: 6 May (Friday) Enjoy your fresh fish baked, grilled, the occasion of Radio Nepal’s 45th anniversary. In 2003, the most prestigious Time: 7:30 pm onwards shallow-fried or tawa-fried as you classical music school of Nepal – Kirateshor Sangeet Ashram honored Na- Venue: 1905, Kantipath taste these new dishes created by Invitees only. varaj as the year’s most popular contemporary classical musician. the Executive Chef and his team. You can choose between Trout Alla 2. Date: 8 May (Sunday) Savoia (Baked rainbow trout on a What does the musical event have in store for the listeners? Time: 7:30 pm onwards bed of mashed potatoes served with This event should be able to win the hearts of many. Navaraj is a very talented Venue: Attic Bar, Lazimpat velouté cheese sauce, accompanied by artist who has equal skills both in western and eastern classical-fusion music. I Ticket: Rs.200 assorted mushrooms & vegetables), have high hopes for the success of the event that shall be attended by all clas- This weekend, Kathmandu has a Trout Alla Italiano (Grilled rainbow sical music lovers, tourists and fans of Navaraj. (Shristi Ale and Nimma Adhikari) lot of things to look forward to, trout on a bed of spaghetti alla events Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 9

olio served with lemon butter sauce day. The event will be fun and cool and seasonal vegetables, Cantonese with great music by DJ Console, Trout (Shallow-fried trout on a bed DJ Pri (UK), DJ Sishir, DJ B*Cash A Celebration of Origins of finely sliced vegetables, served (Resident DJ at Club Platinum) th with oyster sauce & seasonal and the top 3 DJs of the War Of omi Shah will represent Nepal in the 20 Miss India Worldwide Pag- Chinese greens), Spicy Rainbow DJs Season II. The music will rouse eant to be held in Dubai, UAE. Women of Indian origin representing Trout (Tawa-fried rainbow trout on you up and the evening will be 30 countries will be participating in the grand finale to be graced by a bed of tomato rice accompanied brightened by VJ Reema, VJ Kajol Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen as the guest of honor. by green salad and served with and Miss Teen Nepal 2010 - Kreeti R coriander sauce) or Trout Vino Shingtan Lama. To add a spark to the Miss India Worldwide pageant has a working history of 19 years with the Rosso (Baked rainbow trout served event, B-Boy Ashwin Pradhan (Top aim of uniting the people of Indian origin scattered around the world to with red wine sauce, pasta & finely 10 in Dance India Dance) will be come together and celebrate their rich heritage as an integral part of the sliced fresh vegetables). showing off his moves. larger Indian cultural heritage. Unlike other traditional beauty pageants, Miss India Worldwide aims at acknowledging the talent of women of Indian Price: All items priced at Rs. Ticket: Rs. 500(includes two shots 750 each plus taxes, with a of White Mischief or a can of origin and bringing Indian community worldwide on a single platform complimentary can of Heineken Carlsberg) through pageantry. Beer. 15% Discount to Anna Plus The winner of Miss India Worldwide Nepal 2010 Vatsala Sharma repre- Members. Nothing to Declare Date: 8 May (Sunday) book will be launched by the sented and introduced Nepal among thirty countries during the worldwide Grind by the Pool Time: 5 pm to 8 pm renowned artist and RJ, Chirag pageant held the same year. Since the event for 2011 was prescheduled and Date: 7 May (Saturday) Venue: Ramalaya, Pani Pokhari Bangdel. Expect to hear readings there wasn’t enough time for Nepalese Council to organize an event in Time: 12 noon onwards 5536974 of poetry by Aidray and Yukta Nepal, Romi Shakya was selected from among last year’s finalists following a Venue: Hotel Shahanshah, Dhapasi Nothing to Declare, a debut Bajracharya at the event as well rigorous selection process. while you feast on food and White Mischief presents collection of short stories by Rabi Miss India Worldwide Nepal has provided a platform to display cultural Mischievous Grind by the Pool - a Thapa, published by Penguin India drinks provided at the venue. great way to chill on a hot summer is being launched at Ramalaya. The excellence and talents of Indo-Nepali women. Along with providing Invitees Only. entertainment, it also enlightens the audience on Indo-Nepali arts, talents and culture. This pageant also aims to strengthen the bond of friendship be- tween Nepal and India. Besides participating in Miss India Worldwide, Shah will also serve as a volunteer in different charitable organizations affiliated worth a watch to Indian communities in Nepal. (Nimisha Karki)

FOX HISTORY Join in the thrill as Sachin the Vegas Strip transformed into International Terrorism Tendulkar’s Mumbai Indians take cake and a fairytale castle wedding since 1945: Che Guevara on Sehwag’s Delhi Daredevils, at cake. Qs Wankhade. Full of excitement You have watched it in movies; 9 May, Monday, 4:45 pm now watch the documented coupled with entertainment, it’s a with Romi Shah match that can’t be missed. Participant, Miss India Worldwide 2011 version of the real Che Guevera STAR WORLD who became one of the best 7 May, Saturday, 8:15 pm known revolutionaries in the Dexter world for his part in the Cuban 3 ANIMAL PLANET revolution. On a Bigger Stage River Monsters 5 May, Thursday, 7:15 pm Chainsaw Predator Will she come out big or will she be piled up among the files just with One of the critically endangered other names? Fr!day caught up with Romi Shah who will represent STAR MOVIES and fearsome water species, the Nepal in the international scene at Miss India Worldwide 2011. (500) Days of Summer freshwater sawfish is being pursued by angler Jeremy Wade in the Could you tell us something about how it all started? Australian outback. This underwater Nepalese Council had organized Miss India Worldwide Nepal on 6 March monster is supposedly 18 feet long 2010. They were looking for new talents aged 17 to 27 years old with family and violently attacks boats. Don’t roots in India. My grandmother is of Indian origin although I was born and miss out on the adventure! He is a serial killer who hunts raised in Nepal itself. I was a student at Modern Indian School when I came criminals. This thriller is based on across people from Nepalese Council who had come to the school make 9 May, Monday, 6:45 pm Jeff Lindsay’s novel ‘Darkly Dreaming an announcement. Like any young girl, I was lured just with the idea of a TLC Dexter’. Dexter is a bloodstain competition and I wanted to give it a shot. pattern analyst for Miami Metro Fabulous Cakes Police Department in the day time Do you believe that you can walk in heels and indeed change the world? The same old love stories where Las Vegas: Out of this World Yes, very much! It’s the work that I do for others that makes me feel tall one believes in love and the other and a criminal hunter at night. Watch This time Fabulous Cakes explores – with or without heels. As a woman with all the colorful womanly traits – doesn’t, (500) Days of Summer and decide if he is a monster or a top three bakeries in Las Vegas. The both delicate and strong – I believe that I can grab my favorite pair of high is a romantic comedy about savior. sweet sensation being displayed is a heels, step out and make a difference. the same but has a twist in it. five hundred pound cake honoring 10 May, Tuesday, 10:15 pm Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Has the pageant changed you as a person? Buzz Aldrin’s historic moon landing, Deschanel play the leads in the DISCOVERY CHANNEL I feel blessed but I must admit that a part of me already knew I was going to movie. Prepare yourself to watch make it. Honestly, I was quite confident from the very beginning and knew this critically acclaimed movie by Cash Cab that I will make it to top 5 and further. Marc Webb. Watch this game show inside a taxi. That’s right. New York City The competition has brought out the inner me and I feel much more 6 May, Friday, 4:50 pm taxi passengers surprisingly find confident and comfortable in my own skin. Unlike any other beauty contest, themselves on a TV game show this contest focuses on the inner beauty and all the things that make a ESPN inside a cab where they can win difference in the truest sense – a lot more than just a pretty face. Mumbai vs Delhi in money for correctly answering a I leave for Dubai on 10 May where I will represent Nepal internationally. I feel truly Wankhede Stadium, series of fun trivia questions. blessed for my parents have been really supportive throughout this entire process Mumbai 11 May, Wednesday, 3:45 pm and I shall leave no stone unturned to make them and my country proud. (Shristi Ale) eget morevents out of your weekends

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ART of this event is to make sure the Venue: Riverside Spring Resort, constitution is written by 28 Kurintar Stories in Photos May. If people are determined PartyNepal Outdoors is Opening Date: 12 May (Thurs- and united for a single cause organizing its second party, day) anything is possible. Join this in which people can have fun Art and Soul Closing Date: 14 May (Saturday) silent protest against injustice under the sun. The Riverside Time: 11 am to 6 pm of all kinds if you believe in the Date: 13 to19 May, 20 to 26 May, 26 May to 3 June, 5 to 17 June; Time: Spring Resort’s pristine pool Venue: Nepal Art Council, Baber power of unity. Sunday to Friday 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday 12 noon to 4 pm; Venue: Fusion Mahal will be the venue for the main Studio, Mandala Street, Thamel, 4700562, Bibha Shrestha 420735 Dance in the Pool event and organizers claim for Date: 14 May (Sat) usion Studio presents ‘The Revival’ – re- it to be the ‘biggest grind party The deadline for the photo Time: 12 noon onwards exhibition of paintings by K. G. Ranjit. All the ever’. competition organized by Venue: International Swimming art lovers in town are heartily invited to be the Photo Journalist Club has Complex, Satdobato Ticket: Rs. 3500 (for event a part of this auspicious event. The Revival F already passed, but the exhibi- 9841631939, esewa.com.np only – includes transportation, will showcase works by senior artist Krishna Go- tion is still on. All photograph welcome kit, welcome refresh- pal Ranjit – a self-taught painter who is credited submissions, along with the ment, dinner, breakfast and as the founder of commercial art in Nepal. Ranjit winning photographs will be tent accommodation) will be exhibiting series titled ‘Passing Culture,’ displayed at this photograph Rs. 12,000 (for full member- ‘Living Culture,’ ‘Nature to Culture,’ ‘The Foggy exhibition. From tourism photos ship – includes transportation, Morning,’ ‘New Horizon,’ ‘Himalayan Views’ and to daily life and news photos to welcome kit, welcome refresh- ‘Moonlight Panorama’. Well known for his innova- wildlife photos – people will get ment, dinner, breakfast, tent tive paintings, Ranjit has never limited himself to to view them all. any specific theme. accommodation, plus access to six other events organized Throughout the exhibition, there will be interactive art programs. The FAIR/ EXPO On the occasion of Nepal by PartyNepal Outdoors as exhibit has been scheduled on 13 – 19 May for New Horizon, 20 – 26 May Tourism Year 2011 and in aid of well as free passes to parties for Living Culture, 26 May to 3 June for Himalayan Views followed by the fi- Culturally Enlightened Opening Date: 2 June (Thursday) Nepal Kidney Society, Creative organized by PartyNepal) nal exhibition. The final exhibit on Moonlight Panorama shall be inaugurated Closing Date: 5 June (Sunday) Network International is orga- on 5 June (World Environment Day) considering the message of environ- Conference of the Birds Time: 11 am to 6 pm nizing ‘Splash Grind 2011’ – a Opening Date: 13 May (Friday), mental awareness it carries. (Shristi Ale) Venue: Tundikhel Ground poolside dance party. Besides 20 May (Friday) and 27 May The Culture Tourism Festival swimming and dancing to the (Friday) being organized by Om Mahakal tunes played by DJs, attendees Film Prodution is a festival not also stand a chance at winning Closing Date: 15 May (Sunday), to be missed. From learning Rs.100,000 cash prize. This party 22 May (Sunday) and 29 May about traditional music, thangka, is for the whole family – while (Sunday) traditional drawing and dresses at parents enjoy lounging in the Qs the culture stalls to enjoying musical Time: 7:15 pm onwards performance by various artists as sun, kids can enjoy a magic show. with Bibha Shrestha What’s more? With every ticket Venue: Naga Theatre, Hotel Curator, Fusion Studio well as dance performance to even learning about all the things one purchased, ticket-holders will Vajra, Bijeshwari, Swayambhu can enjoy in Nepal like trekking get Rs.10,000 discount for the 4271545, [email protected] 3 and paragliding at the tourism O2E level package, a program stalls – there’s a host of things that helps in personality devel- Studio 7 Productions presents The Awakening one can enjoy at this festival. The opment. So pack your swimming its latest play ‘The Conference We often hear people say “Art is beautiful but meaningless,” but now organizers aim, through this festival, trunks, get ready to show off of the Birds’. Enjoy this play is the time we redefine the meaning of art. Art is ineffably divine and to raise and share awareness about your body and party in style. based on the poem by Farid priceless, its beauty is unworldly yet not everyone realizes its meaning and the national culture with people Uddi Attar, focusing on worth. We engaged with Bibha Shrestha, curator at Fusion Studio on talks from other nationalities, promote Tickets: Rs. 1000 per 2 people upcoming Nepali music artists, and Ticket: Rs. 700 per person on art and the exhibition. (Available at The Toy Store, Civil preserve culture and traditions. Mall, Sundhara, 4216259; King’s Accent in Training Wimpys Burger, Jawalakhel, What is the main purpose behind the exhibition ‘The Revival’? Date: 15 May (Sunday) 5521774; and The Toy Store, The main purpose of the exhibition is to bring old paintings of K. G. MISCELLANEOUS Time: 5 pm to 6:30 pm or 6:30 City Centre, Kamal Pokhari, Ranjit back to life. This is a dynamic experience for the artist and our pm to 8 pm For The Supreme Right 4011799) studio as well. This exhibition is all about bringing the now 75 year old Date: 14 May (Saturday) Venue: Edusol Nepal, senior artist back to limelight, hence reviving his art for those who have Time: 8:30 am to 10 am Rs. 2000 per 2 people (Buying Baluwatar, 4412606, already seen it and introducing it to those who have not yet. Another Venue: In front of Constitu- a Rs.2000 ticket will make the 9849452929, 9841302435 major purpose of the exhibition is to make these oil paintings avail- ent Assembly Building, New purchaser eligible for the Rs.1 [email protected] , www. able for sale. His paintings are aesthetically pleasing and conceptually Baneshwor Lakh cash prize lucky draw) edusolnepal.com challenging. They simply reflect his pure joy of creativity and his love for his subjects. His paintings are expressive with bold strokes and dynamic Youth today is organizing an as- Ticket: Rs. 1000(at select stores) Edusol Nepal is launching a colors. sembly to discuss social and po- & Rs. 2000 (online only) new program, the first of its litical issues like power outage, Vocab Power kind in Nepal, called Global In what ways can this exhibition inspire upcoming artists? constitution writing – to find an Opening Date: 14 May (Satur- Accent Training (GAT), We believe that such events provide an opportunity for other artists answer to the questions most day) in association with Preim and generally anyone who is into art to perceive and appreciate some of us ignore. The main objective of the most significant paintings he has created. Reviving these paintings Venue: Hopscotch Edutainment, Amor, corporate coach from will also help inspire the future generation in pursuing a career in art. 3rd Floor, City Centre, Kamal- Bangalore. This program is Renowned artists and amateurs including students will be invited for art pokhari designed to help non-native talks, interactive programs and critiques during the final exhibition. 9841209707, 9851023188 English speakers enhance their way of speaking English For all those art collectors, what prize range should they VocaBoom, a program that helps with the right accent, fluency expect? enrich the vocabulary of young and correct pronunciation. Passing Culture, a powerful testimony of Nepal’s strong cultural heritage children, is perfect for all those This program is beneficial for is price in the range of Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 165,000. Foggy Morning, created kids who want to learn more. anyone from the corporate on Nepal’s natural beauty integrated with Nepali lifestyle comes in the Children studying in LKG to section to students to even range of Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 55,000. The price range for New Horizon, sole- Class 9 are eligible for these housewives. ly created using smoke and its residue very innovatively and effectively classes. Program Fee: Rs.8,500 is between Rs. 16,500 and Rs. 88,000. Ranjit’s currents series of paintings Outdoors Grind will be up for exhibition and sale for two weeks. (Shristi Ale) (includes all materials such Opening Date: 28 May (Satur- Audio-visual CDs, booklet, day) notebooks, MP3 players, training Closing Date: 29 May (Sunday) charges) events Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 11

the week that was event reviews of Culinary Journey The Jatra at Bu Keba, a Newari food fest-cum-fundraising event organized by Bu Keba – The the past week Organic VIllage Café in association with Childreach Nepal was exactly what it promised to be. Held 1 May at Bu Keba, Bhakhundole, the event lived up to all its promises. Inspirations from Nepal The authentic Newari dishes looked so appetizing and mouth watering Park Gallery RN Joshi Center for Fine Arts at Pulchowk that the guests couldn’t help but try exhibited acrylic and water color paintings ‘Inspirations from each of those. To accompany the Nepal’ by Lieutenant Colonel Mark D Vickers starting 25 April. food, there was a wide selection This was Mark’s first exhibition, who by profession is the Deputy of drinks available from coconut Commander/Chief of Staff for the British Gurkhas, Nepal. water to ‘aila’ flavored with masala, pan, peach, grapes, orange and As the name suggests, the exhibition showcased diverse gooseberry. The entry to the fest was free but a stall was placed for the purchase of coupons paintings inspired from Nepal, varying from landscapes to ranging from an amount of Rs10 to Rs100, needed to buy food and drinks. people to the tranquil face of Buddha which he attributes to his sincerity in following the Buddhist path. The artist has The event attracted visitors from both Nepali and international community. The guests appeared tried to capture the splendid landscape, unique architectural to enjoy themselves and when asked what they enjoyed the most at the event, each guest would forms of houses and temples, faces of Nepali people and compliment on the food. “It is fun to eat outside sometimes, and if the food is so delicious I would Nepali culture on his canvas with acrylic and water color. be ready to come every day,” said Rupa Thapa, a local. Some of the paintings in the exhibition carry a symbolic Rekha Khetan, the organizer, hoped that through the event they would be able to let people know stature while others are simply expressive. A painting of about their culture and promote culture-specific food that seems to have been forgotten. She also Boudha was painted with sheer imagination of the monument informed that proceeds would go to Childreach Nepal. standing in the midst of a thick forest - the artist’s version of Boudha several decades earlier. The exhibition also has a few paintings that are actually not inspired from Nepal but are showcased Both the organizers and the guests participated with equal enthusiasm in street games like guccha anyway, as those paintings were painted after Mark arrived in Nepal. and chungi. To watch grown up men completely absorbed in the game behave like children was a fun sight. The quiet locale with traditional instrumental music, delicious food and exciting games made The paintings showcased are for sale and Mark intends to donate half of the proceeds to HOPAD the event fun filled and memorable. (Nimisha Karki) Child and Woman Promotion Society, a not-for-profit non-government organization that is dedicated to the welfare of children and women in Nepal. (Nimma Adhikari) Flavor to Savor What: Opening of ‘Tempting Trout’ Month of Hotel de l’Annapurna in partnership with Heineken Beer A Glitzy Affair Where: Hotel de l’Annapurna Around 25 minutes into the game Chelsea playing When: 1 May, Sunday against Tottenham United, the score was 0-1. At 68th minute, Chelsea hit an equalizer, which however was Great: 15% discount for Anna Plus members of no interest to partygoers at iClub, Durbarmarg. Précis: A month of specially offered plates of delicious trout and seasonal delicacies, showcasing the Dreamy Eyes on 30 April organized yet another executive chef and his team’s exceptional culinary skills Corporate Night, but this time with celebrities Loved: Trout Alla Savoia – baked rainbow trout on a bed of mashed potatoes served with velouté invited. With everyone dancing to the DJ’s tunes, cheese sauce, accompanied by assorted mushrooms & vegetables, and Trout Vino Rosso – baked Sahajog Man Singh Pradhan, Chairman of the rainbow trout served with red wine sauce, with pasta & finely sliced fresh vegetables. (Emory O’Donnell) company was all smiles. Pradhan’s hope of a successful event turned to be true after around a thousand people filled the club. However, despite all the fun, Suraj RajBhandari complained on the ticket sans complimentary drink. “After paying 800 rupees, we should have gotten at least one complimentary drink. To it, the club’s prices on the bar menu are too expensive to afford,” RajBhandari said. He suggested that these factors should be brought into consideration if the club is to attract more people who want fun on a Friday night. Nevertheless, the event was a success and Pradhan anticipates another successful party in the near future. (Pratik Rimal)

Life in Black and White On 29 April, Shishir Maharjan disclosed the stories of many Nepalese, in more than Our Village Our Life a thousand words. But he did not speak; instead he narrated their tales through black PowerComm, a leading marketing and white images at the Patan Museum communications company, recently Keshav Narayan Chowk. launched a book ‘Our Village Our 19 year old Maharjan opines, “Black and Life’ – a Sikles development concerned White photography brings life to a frame. group community photography project, It may look simple with no hues but it has edited by Sara Parker. the ability to capture the soul and true Dr. Sara Parker is a lecturer of emotions.” The Life in Black and White geography at Liverpool John Moores photo exhibition had 45 pictures on display. University in UK. In 2007, she came The photography consisted of portraits, up with an idea to involve the candid frames and conceptual pictures which local community of the Sikles in documenting their own lives through captured the lifestyle of cultural and natural Nepal. The title given to each picture shared cameras, and hence the Sikles in canvas a connection with the theme. A photo titled ‘Pain’ had a small baby crying while the other Community Photography Project was born. This book is an outcome of that project. named ‘Mother Nepal’ had a mother nursing her baby in the middle of the crowd. The event was attended by Kunda Dixit, Hom Bahadur Gurung, chairman of Chandra Gurung All pictures were priced at Rs. 6000. The exhibition that closed on 1 May was successful in Organization, and HE John Tucknott, British Ambassador to Nepal among other guests. All the proceeds (Mannat Shrestha) of the book will go towards Sikles Development Community Group (SDCG), a community-based depicting the beauty of black and white. organization in Pokhara that aims to promote local development projects in Sikles. (Shreeya Joshi) hallofframe

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11 12 What: Cocktail Reception hosted by Nepal Britain 7 8 9 10 Society 13 When: 24 April Where: British Embassy, Lainchour Highlights: British Ambassador HE John Tucknott and family officially welcomed to Nepal A 50,000 check handed over by HE Tucknott to Wendy Martson of Burns Violence Survivors Nepal Toast to William and Kate Middleton raised

1. Sandj Wilderspin 2. Siddhant Raj Pandey 3. Pratima Pande 4. Kapil Tamot 5. Sangeeta Thapa 6. Jaya Shah 7. Wendy Marston 8. Prithvi B.Pande 9. Sophie Up- Ashok adhyay 10. Prem Upadhyay 11. Eu Hajur 12. Rana 13. H.E. John Tucknott 14. Shambhu Shrestha and Ragini Upadhyaya Grela 15. Samir Mani Dixit 16. Jaya Shah 17. Ambica Shrestha 14 15 16 17

1 2 1 What: Grand Finale, War of DJs Season II 3 4 When: 29 April 1 minute with 2 Where: Radisson Hotel Nirakar Yuktumba 1 minute with Nikun Shrestha 1. DJ Sagun 2. DJ Anish 3. DJ Syndeep 4. DJ B Man 5. DJ Tenzing Your favorite genre of music? 6. DJ Shishir 7. DJ Raju I love all kinds of music! It depends (aka DJ Puchay Secondlife) on the mood I’m in; when I’m Your favorite genre of music? feeling good, I listen to funk and Electro-house and psychedelic trance. disco, for peace - classical and for educating myself, I listen to jazz. Music inspiration? Where do you draw your mu- DJ from MARRS and Deadmau5. My sic inspiration from? performance [at the Sundance] is From nature, from every sunrise to also dedicated to my brother Samir every sunset, the traffic, the chaos. Jha from Kat Jazz Recording, who has Everything. helped me immensely. Next big love? Next big love? Mountain biking! Photography and acting! I just com- pleted an acting workshop. 5

What: Sundance Music 3 4 Festival 2011 When: 30 April to1 May Where: The Last Resort

1. Swarnim Lama 2. Sanjay Shrestha 3. Yuvaraj Chhetri 4. Shanti Gurung 5. Anuraj Jimba 6. Nirakar Yaktumba 7. DJ Puchay Secondlife (Nikun Shrestha)

5 6 7 7 6 3 4 2 3 2 5 What: Jatra at Bu Keba - authentic 1 Newari food fest-cum-fundraiser When: 1 May 1 Where: Bu Keba - The OrganicV illage Café

6 7 What: Iowa Writer’s Program Worskhop Where: Jatra Café, Thamel When: 29 to 30 April Organized by: The US Embassy in collaboration with Quixote’s Cove 8 Contemporary US writers and poets Chris- topher Merrill, Bob Holman, Nathalie Handal 4 5 6 and Joshua Ferris, and filmmaker Ram Devinini facilitated various workshops on fiction writing, non-fiction writing, poetry and filmmaking. The workshop was attended by Nepali writers, jour- nalists and literary enthusiasts of all ages. 1. Joshua Ferris 2. Christopher Merrill 3. Nathalie Handal 4. Shahani Singh 5. Pranab Man Singh 6. Suvani Singh 7. Bishwas Baral 8. Ujjwala Ma- harjan 9. Ram Devineni with a student 10. Bob Holman

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1. Sirsha Gyawali 2. Subash Nirola 3. Kiran Nepali 4.Arun Manandhar 5. Simone Joshi 6. Rekha Khetan 7. Himanshu Khetan, Prachi Khetan, Navin Khetan, Sunil Khetan, Rekha Khetan, Balram Maharjan, Sabin Maharjan, Sandip Khatri and Samir Newa 8. Prachi Khetan and Shristi Lamsal 9. Sangita Ni- rola 10. Raju Maharjan 11. Shreyans Karki 12. Pavit Maharjan 8

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What: Durbar Marg Street Festival When: 23 April Food: Kathi rolls, Sekuwa and a whole lot of yum stuff 1 2 Drinks: KFC Krushers, chilled drinks & beer Overheard: “Did you know that this was 4 purple-themed festival? Why didn’t you tell me? Now I feel like such an outcast!” 3 Loved: The uplifting performance by Kutumba and Reshma Sunuwar, and the rocking perfor- mance by Albatross and Mukti N’ Revival. Plus the Salsa and the Zumba presented by the 8 Salsa Dance Academy.

1. Mukti Shakya 2. Deepak Ranjit 3. Gopal Kakshyapati 4. Shirish Dali 5. Pallavi Dhakal 6. Gemunu Amarasinghe 7. Avaya Siddhi Bajracharya 8. Sitaram Hachhethu 9. Ahilya Sharma 10. Binod Tuladhar 11. Sami Joshi 12. Sashin Joshi 13. Raymon Shrestha 5 14. Sunny Manandhar 6 7

9 10 11 12 13 14 enterlet the good times begin tainment goal posts Merry-go-round... — Dr. Banu Sharma

helsea have given up fairy tale run at the Champions as day and night: we still do goodbye. Spurs host Blackpool, last week sprung many surpris- on the top spot and re- League, are now 6th with a game not have a champion. It will I wonder how much fighting es. Had it not been for the hero- claimed, then given up in hand and surprise! Liverpool definitely take all the remain- spirit they still posses, after ics of GK Nuer, Schalke would Cmany times this season, have come a notch up to 5th. ing three games to decide the seeing City cement the fourth have been beaten by more than the latest is yes... They are very So many questions so little winner. Like the top, the bot- place? With Liverpool so close the modest 0-2. Ryan Giggs still much within shouting distance answers. Had United been bet- tom too is like musical chairs, at their heels, they need the has the special touch; he now is in keeping the trophy at Stam- ter on the road, would they be with just 3 points – the magical win. As for Blackpool, they the oldest goal scorer in Cham- ford Bridge. Their controversial runaway winners? If Chelsea number – separating the bot- need it more. The game will be pions League history. win over Tottenham and the had not suffered their mid sea- tom five teams. Wigan As for the third install- 1-0 loss of United over Arse- son blimp, would they be the received a lifeline with ment of El Classico, if nal keeps them in the hunt and definite leaders? What if Da- a draw with Everton not for that superb run by should they win, it will definitely glish had been manager of Liv- and so did Black- Messi leaving four defend- be ‘the’ comeback in the history erpool before Hodgson? Would pool, who should have ers floundering and a great of the Premier League. As the they be aspiring for the top four clinched the 3 points. finish to put the game at 0-2 tables stand, it is first Utd, then position? And Spurs – if only Their record of scor- for Barcelona, it will only Chelsea 3 points behind Arsenal they were not blighted by injury ing in every home be remembered as a scrappy and Man City sitting comfort- and drew/lost to the clubs they game was broken by game with huge amount of ably at fourth place. Here comes should have won, what would the 0-0 stalemate with play acting to get the op- the twist. Spurs, whose season the table now be like? Well hind Stoke City. Blackburn ponent carded or sent off. started so well coupled with a sight is 20/20, the result is clear finally got three points The first half was such since January by beat- that there was more action ing Bolton 1-0. After at half time than the first last week’s win, Sun- half. As is the case, Real derland are again at had a man sent off and the receiving end of a Barca cruised to a 0-2 lead. 0-3 drubbing by Ful- The explosive post match ham. Sunday definitely press conference of Jose is had clubs fighting for definite to land him in hot everything: against soup. But the man is unre- relegation, the top spot pentant. The second leg is and a European spot. at OT for Schalke and Nou Relegation battle: entertaining as both teams play Camp for Real. Looks like the 10 men Birmingham drew expansive and attacking foot- Wembley will be the replay of Wolves, this keeps Birming- ball. Spurs meet City midweek 2009, here is hoping the English ham safe at 39 points and 15th Tuesday night, in what would win it this time. Now Showing but Wolves, well, they need have been the fourth place de- With a lot at stake for the 20 maximum points from their cider had certain games gone teams, especially the top 4 and Haunted 3D remaining games if they want Spur’s way. Wigan could ex- bottom 5, they will be lining up to stay up. They are second to tricate themselves off the drop with their strongest 11. Win or In the misty mountains of Dalhousie stands the bottom with 34 points. Wigan zone by beating Villa; that is lose, the game must be up to its sprawling Glen Manor and Blackpool are just above not enough. They need the oth- billings. The newly promoted – a house with a secret them. West Ham played the ers around them to drop points teams from the Championship past and a haunted present. Rehan has last game on Sunday and were too. Ditto with Wolves who QPR are all ready to hit the big bought the property beaten by Man City; they are face West Brom, three points times next season, providing the and has already sold bottom with 32 points and this game would give them FA does not rule against them it further. He stands Luv ka The End to lose millions unless three more games remaining. breathing space until the next for third party contract breach he can make the deal Looks like Scott Parker, the game. Arsenal meet Sunder- – long story but if found guilty, Rhea is a very come through but Thor 3D footballer of the year as voted land , a win for them and a loss they could be docked points. I passionate young girl to make the deal he while Luv Nanda is man has to first deal with Thor, a powerful but by the football journalists, who for Chelsea brings them right wish there would be no relega- candy. A month ago, he the spirit that has the arrogant warrior, is is out injured, will be playing back in the mix for the title. It tion but for the new to come in, chose simpleton Rhea house in its grasp. sent down to Earth in the championship next sea- is too soon to tell what the end some old must leave – laws of as his girlfriend. On the as punishment for re- eve of her 18th birthday, Cast: Mahaakshay Chakraborty, igniting a reckless war. son. Chances are he will bail of the season will be like, top nature. Irrespective of who sur- they plan to take their Tia Bajpai Director: Vikram Bhatt But after a dangerous ship before that happens, with or bottom all too close to call. vives and who does not, one thing relationship to the next villain from his world Spurs and City waiting in the All the semi finalists of the is for sure: next season there will level. When accidentally sends the darkest forces she finds out Luv is not of Asgard to invade wings to sign him. Champions League lost their be three new teams joining the as nice as she thought Earth, the hammer- Next week games are go- respective matches, none so top flight. Three more weekends he was. Rhea decides wielding Thor will learn ing to be even bigger than poorly as Schalke 04 4-1 by before we crown the champi- to not get mad, but to what it takes to be a true get even and bring Luv hero in order to save this week’s. Super Sunday bo- Bayern Munich. The Bundesli- ons. Enjoy them all to the full- Nanda down! humanity. nanza pits Utd against Chelsea ga title is all sewed up with two est, and make memories to last Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Shenaz Cast : Natalie Portman, Chris at Old Trafford. A must win games to spare; the champions you through the long summer Treasurywala, Taaha Shah Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston Director: Bumpy Director: Kenneth Branagh game for SAF’s boys, or they are Borussia Dortmund after a months without club football. can kiss their quest for the re- break of 9 years. The first leg Enjoy the game of two halves www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220 cord breaking 19th league title SF of the Champions League and let my team win ! entertainment Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 15

Kathmandu Chapters Every bit of Kathmandu’s zingy-zany soul as it unfolds every week off the shelf The Enchanting Lake City The Curious Incident — Samriddhi Rai of the Dog in the Night-Time

mm… so Pokhara – the Lake lakeside streets go pitch dark after — Sumina Subba City, doesn’t the name al- 11. (And I stress on Friday night Author: Mark Haddon most remind you of the Salt armed with the killer knowledge of Lake City? Just like K-town its current load shedding schedule) H “Most murders are committed by for Kathmandu that kinda sounds like Cape Town. 3. The Devi’s fall, the caves, the someone who is known to the victim. boat rides all are good but pretty In fact, you are most likely to be mur- Oh, when it comes to christen- old school Pokhara. I suggest you dered by a member of your own family ing hip names to our old locales, romance the new age Pokhara on Christmas day.” This is how Chris- who’d do it better than us anyway? by paragliding, pony riding, fishing, topher Boone, a 15 year old autistic Sure we may be denying latté and cycling, camping and indulging in teenager, perceives an ‘ordinary’ world cappuccino orders blaming the a whole new range of outdoor - with truth, logic and facts. He loves load shedding and wrapping up the activities that have been introduced mathematics, lists, patterns and hates biggest parties by the strike of mid- out here. Samay - a cozy restaurant being touched by others. He lives with night (11 pm in case of Pokhara), nestled in Khapaudi now known and is a short drive from the city. It his dad at 36 Randolph Street, Swindon but does any of that stop us from as the Happy Village could be con- is quite a spectacle. with everything in perfect order. He challenging Shakespeare when he tacted for the arrangement of all does not like anything in the colors said, “What’s in a name?” such activities. 6. For a good commute in case you brown and yellow – be it cars, clothes don’t bring your own, scooters are I don’t think so. or food. He detests if his things are in disarray and when he is being 4. Lakeside Pokhara is pretty hap- probably the best and the most fun lied to because for him, truth is absolute almost like his love for prime Yes Sir, but there is a lot to a name, pening, almost like the non-cramped, rides to take up and are readily avail- numbers. When in contact with other people, he finds them confusing that we call Pokhara, which by a improvised and a lot better version able for hire at Rs. 600 per day (ex- for two reasons. The first is that people use a lot of facial expressions cooler-sounding name would be, of Thamel – resembling tourist areas cluding petrol). Tip: Fight for a good rather than words and the second is they converse in metaphors. This well, a lot cooler. in Thailand, most would say. But it’s bargain because you will get one. is mental exhaustion for Christopher. quite the irony that the lake itself And that said, yes I am indeed isn’t quite visible from lakeside due So yes, the lake city can sure be a One morning, he finds his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ poodle struck dead in the beautiful ‘Lake City’ as I to unruly buildings. Therefore, my refreshing breath of air to take up with a garden fork and becomes a suspect in front of the police. The write this. And currently, just two advice to people looking to get away from time to time. And at just 5 incident upsets him and he makes up his mind to catch the killer all by and a half days of soaking in the from all the hullaballoo would be to hours and Rs. 400 to Rs. 700 worth himself. Can a boy who has never gone further than the end of his own periphery I am aware that I may station themselves in places where of public vehicle drive away, I can street be able to find the murderer? not quite qualify to be writing “Do’s they can actually enjoy the view see why Pokhara is a popular des- If you ever wondered how the world looks through the eyes of an and Dont’s” on this place but, I am of the serene lake. Places on the tination for us Kathmanduites. And autistic mind, then this is the book to read. It almost feels like you are gonna try anyway. So here I go: way to Pamey area in Pokhara are if you’re taking up the highway on walking along Christopher savoring the everyday world of mayhem, perfect for that. your own, do watch out for crazy 1. Like I mentioned up there, the drivers and riders because you are solving every clue and feeling the adrenaline rush as the end draws activities are done and over by 11 5. The World Peace Pagoda in bound to come across them. closer. Haddon’s portrayal of a differently-abled mind is flawless and pm, so it will bode well for you if Pokhara is an absolute must visit. makes us understand how stability and order is needed in every child’s you hit it off early when planning a The world peace pagodas were Other than that, a trip to the Lake life and how the absence of another parent often corrodes a child’s night out in the Lake City. first built in 1947 are constructed City is mesmerizing. And if you’re emotions. His writing is sweet, funny and sad – a perfectly well bal- throughout the world. After Lum- looking forward to a getaway whilst anced concoction. Do not make the mistake of underestimating this 2. Friday night – carry a flashlight bini, the one in Pokhara is a new planning on aiding domestic tourism one because it is a must read book. with you; or anything close to that addition to the series of pagodas during NTY 2011, I tell you, it should because even the otherwise busy be Pokhara all the way baby ! enterlet the good times begin tainment Blind Judgment and Far Reaching Vision — Yukta Bajracharya

Set in the last day of the Mahabharata war, the historical play tells the story of a blind king’s blind judgment. It preaches anti-war notions and lays out the fatal consequences of war on humanity - a reminder of the fact that ethical and moral solutions are always available to all human beings even in the direst of situations.

n spite of hell and high wa- written in. The character of ing passed from one person to ter (literally on the streets Gandhari was played aptly by the other and no one is willing of Jamal), Andho Yug – slat- Akanchhya Karki while Manas to view the war as an aftermath Ied to take place on 27 April, Raz played Aswatthama and of their own moral, or rather, was staged a little less success- Sudam Chhhatkuli was Sanjaya. immoral choices. The ultimate fully than it could have been had The character of Dhritarastra, weapon of destruction – the the day not been a strike and had the blind king, played by Pawan Brahmastra – is released by As- the weather been fair. Neverthe- Jha however, could have been watthama, who is on the side of less, the turn out wasn’t disap- more convincing. the Kauravas, as a last act of pointing and the play was worth The set was adequately done revenge threatening the whole all the trouble that people had and the appropriate use of ele- world with annihilation. to take to get to Rastriya Nach ments enhanced the whole view- Set on the last day of the Ghar that evening. ing experience transporting the Mahabharata war, in the battle- Originally written by Dhar- audience to the Ma habharata ground of Kurukshetra, this mavir Bharati as Andha Yug, the era. The only drawback was historical play preaches anti-war Nepali translation of the play when the lack of microphones was directed by MK Raina, one and synchronization between of India’s most acclaimed di- the dialogue delivery and the rectors and theatre actors. The background sound hindered prelude to the staging involved the audience from completely a handful of amateur actors comprehending what the actors notions and lays out the fatal undergoing a one-month long were saying, at times. The ener- consequences of war on human- theatre workshop under Raina, getic chorus was a commendable ity. It tells the story of a blind facilitated by Nepal Shakes and part of the play. king’s blind judgment. The play India’s National School of Dra- Andho Yug, based on the an- is a reminder that ethical and ma (NSD). The theatric voyage cient times, still carries strong moral solutions are always avail- met its shores with Andho Yug relevance. It gives an under- able to all human beings even in – a powerful performance that standing of war and its casu- the direst of situations. Though seemed apt for the turbulent alties in these times. As cous- there is a tragedy – the death of times. ins become enemies, chaos and Krishna – in the end, the play The role of the characters devastation take over – and the closes on a hopeful note that was done justice to by the ac- whole of humanity pays for the there still is space for reconcili- tors who portrayed a clear com- price of the battle between the ation and forgiveness no matter mand of the rich yet complex Kauravas and the Pandavas. The what happens. ! language that the verses were blame of the destruction is be- entertainment Fr!day Issue 66 | 11 May 2011 17

fter the successful com- The play is based on the last fessional acting. “Working with “There is one thing Raina sir Bijaya Giri (Kritvarma) pletion of the month day of the epic war and the effect MK Raina was just so amazing; would tell us, and that would Actor and model, Bijaya, has long drama workshop it has on the survivors. As Has- he has so much energy and is be – we need to first learn to worked with the likes of Tulsi Aby National School of tinapur lies in ruins, and Kuruk- so fun to work with.” love our nation before we actu- Ghimire and Alok Nembang. Drama in collaboration with Ne- shetra is covered with corpses Akanchhya is currently do- ally think of becoming world Giri who has been in the media pal Shakes, the actors performed and vultures, the few bewildered ing her Bachelors at Christ Col- famous. He would tell us that for nearly seven years has a post ‘Andho Yug’ – a translated ver- survivors of the Kaurava clan lege, Bangalore and is majoring we need to know Nepal first and graduate degree in manage- sion of the play ‘Andha Yug’ by are overcome with grief and in psychology, literature and then South Asia before we ven- ment. Dharamvir Bharati which is con- rage. Longing for one last act of theatre. ture out away from our roots,” Giri said that if he had taken sidered to be the first pertinent revenge, they refuse to condemn he said while talking about how the time to study acting from play of 20th century India. Ashwatthama when he releases Pawan Jha (Dhitarastra) working with Raina inspired professionals like Raina, then he The workshop that was the ultimate weapon – the brah- A graduate in Environment him. would have already become an conducted by renowned actor mastra – which threatens to an- Science, Pawan says that the established actor. “Why wasn’t and director MK Raina helped nihilate the world. Instead, they workshop, besides polishing his Manas Raz (Aswatthama) this workshop conducted ear- mould amateur actors into bet- blame Krishna for having caused acting skills helped him learn Actor, singer, lyricist and com- lier?” he wished. ter theatre actors. “This was an the war, and curse him. the ropes of direction and how poser, Manas – a sociology experience of a lifetime; we are The moral centre of the play a play should be produced. Jha, graduate whose songs have Sudam Chhatkuli (Sanjaya) glad we didn’t miss out on this,” lies in Krishna. He is the voice who learnt acting at Acting Stu- been sung by the likes of Swar- A resident of Chainpur in Dhad- up Raj Acharya and Hemanta ing, Sudam, who is also known Rana – learnt acting from Ras- as the silent observer amongst triya Nach Ghar (National Cul- his friends left his job to par- tural Corporation). Raz feels ticipate in the workshop. This that though he knew he had the hotel management graduate has potential to become an actor, made his mark as a brilliant ac- he never considered himself tor. “One thing that this work- an actor and always felt that shop has taught me is to know he was unable to do justice to myself. I need to know who I am the characters he played. “After before I can act to become some- Of Actors working with Raina sir, I can one else,” he said before further now call myself an actor and I remarking that he really doesn’t love the way I have performed know what kind of person he in this play.” really is. ! & Characters— Prabalta Rijal Bijaya Giri (Kritvarma) said the actors who feel that the of compassion, an embodiment dio, has already acted in televi- workshop has done wonders in of all that is good and just in sion commercials and a short improving their skills. the world. Despite his failure to film that was screened at the According to Mita Hosali ensure peace, it is his presence Birds Short Film Festival. of Nepal Shakes, it took a lot throughout the play which re- He has also worked as Assis- of time to plan out the work- veals that an ethical and sacred tant Director for Anup Baral’s shop which was initially sup- option is always available even play ‘Malaami.’ Even though posed to happen last September. in the worst of times. his work had been appreciated “Though NSD had confirmed Fr!day spoke to the leading in the past, he feels that if it the workshop, they hadn’t cast on their take on the work- wasn’t for the workshop, his given me the actual dates until shop and the play: skills wouldn’t have been tested the very last hour,” said Hosali and polished. before adding that apart from Akanchhya Karki (Gandhari) Raina, the workshop was also Akanchhaya, 20, who plays the conducted be nearly ten other role of the bereaved NSD faculty members. “So this mother, says that the workshop gave participants a workshop has been hands-on experience on what it an experience of a takes to produce a drama. They lifetime. According to learnt not only about acting but her, the workshop has also about stuffs like direction, not only polished her lighting, costumes and sound,” acting but also taught she added. her the ropes of pro-

Akanchhya Karki (Gandhari)

Sudam Chhatkuli (Sanjaya)

Manas Raz (Aswatthama) Pawan Jha (Dhitarastra) enterlet the good times begin tainment different strokes Westernization, By Default — Ayushma Basnyat

am neither Chinese nor English language as a solution they will not get a chance to ‘namaste’ and while address- different culture, beats me. American and my features to our communication hitches, experience our true culture? ing them show them a little There have been times when clearly indicate that my de- one day we might come to for- Perhaps the picture is a little respect and instead of saying I too (perhaps unconsciously) Iscendents belonged to the get our cultural values that are far-fetched, but it will not be ‘hey Mathew’ try saying Mat- have given more respect to Aryan community. Yet, on my so closely knitted together with long before we inadvertently thew-ji…who knows this may a Nepali elder than to a non- visit to China, people chose our mother tongues. rely on their culture and be work wonders to make Nepal a Nepali one. to greet me with a Caucasian For instance, a seemingly all too glad to forsake ours. So more unique destination. How A seemingly simple greet- ‘hello’ as opposed to the Chi- simple greeting can go from next time you see a foreigner or people (myself included) freely ing can go from being nothing nese ‘ne-hao’. I guess this can being nothing initially to hav- bidesi, show them what Nepal is adopt this habit and force it on initially to have farfetched im- most appropriately be termed as ing farfetched implications later all about and greet them with a to a person from a completely plications later on. ! westernization, but by default. on. Imagine - if we say hello to Are we merely using English a foreign national, then go on as a tool to ease communication and forget to address, say, a for- barriers or are we espousing eign teacher as ‘Sir/Ma’am’ and their culture and throwing away merely refer to them on a first ours? name basis, and then gradually It seems that as soon as we implement our interaction pat- don’t understand each other, we terns with them into our daily resort to English as a solution. lives, where does the element of As it is a universal language we ‘local’ remain, then ? feel it’s okay to speak English. Similarly, why should for- However, if we keep using the eigners to come to Nepal if

Are we merely using English as a tool to ease communication barriers or are we espousing their culture and throwing away ours? gourfor the adventurous palatemet chef @ play

Kaafal– Sandeep Paakyo Khatri

The song “Reli khola bagarai, kaafal paakyo laharai” from the popular Nepali movie Kusume Rumaal reminds me of my school days in Ka- Food Courtesy: Bu Keba - The Organic Village Café limpong where swam in the river in the summer and enjoyed eating kaafal all the while. Those days, farmers going around the town with hand-woven bamboo baskets filled to the brim with these Himalayan berries chanting “Kaafal paakyo, kaafal paakyo” would signal the arrival of spring – a joy for all. food The kaafal is a fruit native to the Himalayas, and thus should be a bites source of pride for us. The scientific name for the berry is Myrica nagi, but as far as I know, there’s no common English name for it due to the fact that it is an indigenous fruit of the Northern Himalayas, and Pratap Mohan is found only in some parts of China and North Punjab. Raspberries, blueberries – these are all berries not found in Nepal but we all, still, Dhaubhadel know about them. What we need to do is promote these berries that Pastry Chef, Hotel Yak and Yeti are native to our land. These may not have the savory taste of grapes or raspberries but the dry, subtly bitter taste of kaafal dipped in black - Mannat Shrestha salt, is enough to be loved by everyone. With every kaafal, I am trans- ported to my childhood. Just the other day, I saw some kaafal while grocery shopping and I couldn’t resist its luring red color. I brought it to my kitchen, blended it with balsamic vinegar along with some sea-buckthorn juice, and If you could eat anything in Why are sugar free pastries threw in some chili flakes and chat masala and voila! an innovative the world… not widely available in the yet simple dish had been created out of our native berries – which I I would go for light Chinese or market? christened Balsamic Kaafal. Thai cuisine. It is very expensive and the demand is very less. Then I guess it Kaafal is a berry that has been mentioned several times in ancient Favorite dessert? has to be the promotion. Ayurveda scriptures. It is known to have numerous medicinal proper- Mango Tiramisu Chocolate is best with ties and is said to be beneficial for those who suffer from diabetes, Your plate of cheese cake bronchial asthma and tumors. Practitioners of ayurveda have catego- Corn flakes. Try melting and cool- outside Yak and Yeti ing the chocolate and grinding it rized this berry as a ‘vedanasthapaka’ or painkiller and also consider I would go to Hyatt Regency if I the bark of the tree as having healing properties. into rolls with cornflakes – a trick ever craved for Cheese cake. taught by the world’s third best With all its medicinal properties and taste, kaafal is a berry loved by Food you will never forget pastry chef. most. All we need to do now is promote it so that other nationalities the rest of your life will also know about it. Three ways in which Nepal’s I had attended a relative’s wed- bakery items can improve Chef’s Note: ding function at Pulchowk. I not 1. Quality products should be aware of the name of the cater- available. My love for the kaafal, our native berry has taught me to love what ers but the food they served was our own country has to offer. The kaafal is unlike other berries; the 2. Pastry ingredients should have a better than what they serve at a certain standard. leaves, bark, flowers and fruit – nothing seems to go to waste. We five star hotel. seem to live in a society that is always interested in others’ busi- 3. Promotions to increase the demand. nesses but doesn’t take time to appreciate the beauty surrounding them. I am proud to be a Nepali chef and I love to experiment with local ingredients.

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Urban Chic till going Rolling in Class through old oshi Automobiles has launched Ssangyong Korando C200 in the Nepali market. The designs and SUV has been developed with an in-depth understanding of the elements of time, hu- Slooks for man and space. The model encompasses classic and comfortable style that never goes your home? Run- Jout with reliable engine and unceasing driving force of four wheels while the human ning to all the new oriented design protects both pedestrian and driver with focus on quality riding, and wide places in town or seats and trunk space maximize passenger convenience. searching for the Korando is a model that has led Korea’s SUV history and is listed in the Guinness Book of best designs that World Records as Korea’s longest surviving brand. The first generation model launched in Octo- were created a long ber 1974 was manufactured through a technical cooperation with the American Motor Company. time back? Now, The jeep-styled second generation Korando was introduced in March 1983. The third generation halt the search and New Korando underwent a full model change geared with a Benz diesel engine and made the SUV just step into the segment widely popular selling about 300 thousands car in a period of 31 years. store that gives you the latest and the best designs ever. The fourth generation Korando is defined as Classy Utility Vehicle – refined, high class, attrac- Urban Design, a retail furniture store that offers customized de- tive, worthy and noble. It is the definition of a premium SUV worth more than any other SUV sign solutions for home opens 6 May. “This will definitely be a first in its class. A modern and stylish SUV which depicts a new interpretation of dynamic urban chic for Nepal – modern contemporary furniture,” says Sunaina Saraf, SUV, Korando comes with a 1988 cc engine. The overall character line is emphasized to express the the owner. Sunaina Saraf and Rishi Saraf, interior designers and vehicle’s powerful and re- the people behind Kathmandu’s first home accessory store Casa are liable AWD performance presenting their collection for Urban Design. with maximum power of Urban Design, spread over 2400 square feet, offers personalized 175/4000 (Ps/RPM) and services like complete makeover and interior solutions on turn key urban fuel consumption basis. Rishi, who has been in the interior design business for the last of 13.3 kmpl. Designed ten years and has his own manufacturing unit, will present his first by the celebrated Ital- collection of experiments. The collection includes the combination ian Automobile designer of unusual elements like mother of pearl and travertine with all Giorgetto Giugiaro, the types of veneer. The materials used in creating the designs set them exterior is perfected by apart from the obvious and predictable. aggressive graphic ele- The store will be a one stop solution not only for modern contempo- ments that represent rary furniture but also for perfectly matched accessories. At Urban De- Ssangyong’s focus on sign, customers can get first hand knowhow on putting together a total expressing elegance in look where each item complements the other beautifully. (Anshu Khadka) power. (Anshu Khadka)

market insight Miscellaneous 3229 per month as retirement pension director of Coffee Talk. Prices throughout their lifetime. range from Rs. 90 to Rs. 150 per Cheers in Market cup. Besides coffee, the outlet Fabulous Fixtures United Brewery has re-launched Contact: Prime Life Insurance, Naxal, will also be serving breakfast, soft 4442231 Sunaina Saraf its Cheers brand of beer, after drinks, energy drinks and select a production halt of around a Coffee Talk bakery items. Owner & Designer, Urban Design decade. According to the press Coffee Talk Nepal has opened a coffee release issued by UB, Cheers Fair & Golden Tired of running around for a single design you like? shop ‘Coffee Talk’ on the ground Fair & Lovely has announced a five is produced with Japanese floor of Marco Polo Business Hotel at No need to worry and run everywhere now. From a range of sofa to technology replacing the earlier week offer that promises exciting coffee tables, shelves and more, the store that looks to offer affordable Kamaladi with the slogan “Your partners prizes for consumers. The offer German technology employed. are here.” prices, high quality and durability, just step in and you won’t go home “Cheers comes in an attractive will be valid with the purchase of unaccompanied. Sunaina Saraf, the owner and designer of ‘Urban package and has a special taste The outlet that has been opened with variants of the women’s fairness that will be like by Nepali an investment of Rs. 3.5 million can cream. Consumers can participate Design’ shares some ideas. consumers,” read the press serve 45 people at a time. Coffee Talk in the weekly lucky draw by texting Who are your prospective customers? statement further. 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