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PAGE3 IN FOCUS EVENT HALFWAY GOURMET CONSUME Hall of Frame Run the Himalayas Planet Nepal Thinking Games East meets West Time Travel one for environment and meet the woman who loves Planet nepal served up not an outdoor person? Continental cuisine with a Gramophones, typewriters one for africa! Catch glimpses running up and down colossal a delicious mix of art, no worries! Board games typical nepali ambience - a and everything else of the two most happening mountain ranges music and fun and made save the day. Put your splendid mix. Welcome to vintage! drop in at Vintage events this week. - moire o’Sullivan. all of us think. mind to the test. Black Pepper. Café and Pub.
ut on your dancing shoes right after Tihar, and get ready to put your hands up Shake ’em Pand just boogie as you wave in one of the biggest dance festivals Nepal has seen in recent years, the 1st International Dance Festival, or- ganized by Salsa Dance Academy. This first-of-its-kind festival is slat- ed to take place from 19 November to 21 November. – Shreeya Joshi “Dance changes people’s lives and Hips we just want to spread the beauty of dance through this festival,” shares Katia Verrault, the Managing Direc- tor of Salsa Dance Academy. By joining this festival, you’ll be signing up for a weekend of fun and dance, parties and performances, where you can learn, exchange and polish your skills in Salsa, and other dance forms such as Hip Hop, B- Boying, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Zumba and even Classical Ballet. So, is this festival only for pros? “No. Not at all! Even people with two left feet can join this festival. It’s for everyone who has a passion for dance,” states Katia strongly. The organizers have made sure that participants only get the best. Expect to learn Latin dance forms with topnotch instructors - Susana Montero from Spain, Rafi Vayani from the Netherlands, James and Alex from Dubai, Shirly Sharbat from Israel, Vineeth Naidu and Kash Dolma from India, and belly dancing with Sita Dance from the Netherlands. Furthermore, Katia adds, “We’re not only promoting the culture of dance through this, but we’re also promoting Nepal itself. We’ve or- ganized a trek to the Annapurnas where we can take the spirit of dance to the Himalayas as well and show our beautiful country to our international guests.” So get ready to swing your hips to some enchanting Latino music at the International Dance Festival! For more details contact 4420564 or visit www.salsanepal.com Photo courtesy: Salsa dance academy Salsa dance Photo courtesy: page3 make your statement one question Culture and modern arts are thought to be parallel in Nepal, but in reality they are actually two points of the same line. Would you agree? — Mannat Shrestha
Sakar Shrestha, Sarita Dongol, Architect & Artist Artist
I think every culture is created I don’t think culture and at its time and art should not modern art can be compared depend on any culture. When nor be said that they are two you put culture into modern art, points on the same line. Cul- it puts a boundary and limitation ture is more of a discipline, to the vision of art. art is a sub- something that we follow ject of greater imagination and traditionally. modern art is a creation. I don’t think modern totally new concept, which art comes from culture; each consists of a totally different era creates its own modern art composition. modern art is culture. In my view art creates formed by destroying the culture rather than the other main composition of culture way round. art modernizes itself so it is obvious that they are every second. not the same.
Erina Tamrakar, Manish Lal Shrestha, Ramesh Khanal, Artist Visual Artist President, Artist Society of Nepal
History has it that early nepali art was I agree that our culture has con- I don’t agree that culture and developed through culture and religion. crete foundations whereas modern modern art are actually two It is still described as a movement even art is the further storey. modern art points on the same line. mod- in modern nepali art. most of the nepali itself is the culture of contemporary ern art is quite different from modern and contemporary artists devel- thoughts where artists of different culture. They are two differ- oped and created their art based on their genres respond to social, individual ent concepts. Yet an artist can own culture and religion which gives us and political milieus. The contempo- borrow an image of culture a “nepalipan”. So there is no doubt that rary art of nepal has a very young for creating modern art. nepali culture and modern art are related history. To create its glory it needs with each other. In reality, they are in two more effort in terms of appreciation parts and have different roots. and awareness. page3 Fr!day Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 3
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What: Africa Night Where: La ‘Soon restaurant, Pulchowk Spotted: milka odongo, dolly Yakthumba, Sunaina Shah, Yasmine rana What: Planet Nepal Where: Patan durbar Square and Patan Overheard: “That african model museum was so hot!” Enjoyed: The delicious african Spotted: Sujata Koirala, Salil Subedi food, of which people took Kanika, Suraj Singh Thakuri and Bidhata KC second and even third helpings, Enjoyed: Creative art installations, music and the colourful african clothes. by French and nepali artists and the ambience created through lights by Karl Knapp at the Patan durbar Square. feaissues that matter ture
he Nepal Telecommunica- of services that consumers will The CIAA was right to have nals and this should have been tions Company (NTC) has eventually get. looked into the procurement THe nGn IS a complaint that NTC should lately been heard lament- Two Chinese companies – because the costs do eventually SUPPoSed have received and corrected a Ting about possible delays ZTE and Huawei Technologies reflect in the prices consumers To Be nTC’S long time ago, say, by recom- that an anti-corruption investi- – were the firms that NTC want- pay and the quality of the ser- mending certain types of sets gation could cause in its launch ed to award the NGN contract. vices. There could also be other dream ProJeCT. – if nothing else. of Next Generation Services The two had bid separately with interests at play – such as com- SImPLIFIed, IT IS On service quality, I have (NGN). While those yearn- eight others and ZTE had the mission agents wanting their a SWITCHInG been using a mobile phone ever ing to join the next generation lowest quote for both jobs – in company selected, ISPs wanting since NTC introduced it, when of telecom services may find Kathmandu Valley and outside. NTC to make sure their busi- eXCHanGe the costs for getting a set, de- this disheartening, I, as some- NTC was thinking of awarding nesses are not affected and of THaT aLLoWS posits and a connection added one who has lived with a land- TranSFer oF up to almost 50K, and there line telephone that has actually were charges both for incom- doubled up as a radio for about VoICe, daTa ing and outgoing calls. The a year now and a mobile that is and VIdeo cost was high but you could practically useless, am actually THroUGH THe talk and be heard. It was after happy that someone is finally NT went into expansion mode looking into the company. The SYSTem. that the system began to suf- NGN is supposed to be NTC’s fer. dream project. Simplified, it is a Back to my landline phone- A coincidence perhaps, the switching exchange that allows cum-radio: I am told the problem companies that were involved transfer of voice, data and video is a result of the large number with the mobile expansion through the system. (The sys- of FM licenses in Kathmandu are the same Chinese compa- tem in place now does not carry Valley and the “poor quality” of nies that were to have been video). the Chinese telephone set I use. awarded the NGN contract. I, A directive of the Commis- NGNNo, fi x my phone fi rst The proliferation of FM is real therefore, would like the CIAA sion for the Investigation of because there is no locality in investigation to go beyond the — Binod Bhattarai Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Kathmandu that does not have a NGN and also look back into asking NTC to redo the bid- nearby antenna. Also true is the the contracting, delivery of the ding, has stopped a contract the contract to the two Chinese cable companies’ – but there is fact that most of the telephone technology to NTC for mobiles that was almost final. It found companies with each getting one also a genuine consumer con- sets available in the market are and the service quality before the procurement process faulty job. The explanation was that cern that should have been made in China. That said, if I get allowing more public money to and wants to look at its impact this would help ensure that both probed a long time ago: service radio on the phone many others be spent into another new net- on the company, and the quality jobs were completed on time. cost and quality. should also be getting the sig- work/switching system. !
ter her tenure in Nepal is up, she describe mountains over 7,000 “There was so much blood!” plans to move to Phnom Penh, meters. They are picture perfect O’Sullivan said. “It felt like I was Cambodia. and the absolute best backdrop an extra in a horror movie.” Within a few days of her ar- for running.” O’Sullivan loves mountains, rival in Kathmandu, O’Sullivan Twelve hours and fifteen but doesn’t feel the same sense in focus was already on the move. She minutes after her 6:30 a.m. start of endearment towards city rang in her first weekend in Nepal time, O’Sullivan crossed the fin- running or large races. She’s fin- with a 40 kilometer run around ish line, just as the sun was set- ished some of the most extreme the eastern part of the Kathman- ting. mountain races in the world, but du Valley. Then she heard about Since she burst on to Nepal’s has never competed in an orga- the 4th Annual Annapurna Ultra running scene, O’Sullivan regu- nized marathon. MIND OVER Trail Race, which was to be held larly runs up and down moun- “I like to be out there, ex- the following weekend. tains in the area, meeting locals ploring trails and looking at the One week later, O’Sullivan, and enjoying rice paddy views. views,” she says. “The experi- one of the two females who com- Due to her Monday through ences while running on moun- MOUNTAINS peted, was running up the An- Friday work schedule, her runs tains -- You just don’t get that in – Leah Olson napurna trail. Race participants are mostly centered within the everyday life.” could choose either a 35-kilome- Kathmandu Valley. Moire O’Sullivan keeps a After six years of ter route, or a 71-kilometer route. O’Sullivan’s training sched- blog about her forays on the living in Nairobi, “I initially was going for the ule is rigorous. She runs five world’s mountains. Follow her Kenya, for a job, 35 kilometer route,” O’Sullivan days a week and rests for two. adventures at http://moireosul- O’Sullivan returned said with a grin. “But I wasn’t On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and livan.wordpress.com ! to her native Ire- tired, so I figured why not go for Thursdays she runs 14 kilome- land. A friend in- the whole thing?” ters. Saturdays usually include troduced her to the The Annapurna Ultra Trail a run with the Himalayan Hash Irish mountain run- Race route wound from Pokhara House Harriers and Sunday ning circuit and she to Poon Hill and according to means a 30 to 40 kilometer run discovered it was a O’Sullivan was a spectacular up to places like Shivapuri and great way to get to introduction to Nepal’s rugged Pulchowki. know like-minded, terrain. Poon Hill was in full- “In Ireland you have to drive adventurous people. bloom with vibrant rhododen- to a mountain, but here it’s dif- Those initial drons and her fellow runners ferent,” O’Sullivan explained. mountain excur- were in good spirits. Along with “Here you can just go out your sions have turned a handful of foreign athletes, front door, go five or six kilo- into a full-fledged O’Sullivan says between 50 and meters and there they are. It’s a hobby that has tak- 60 Nepali men, training to be- luxury.” en O’Sullivan on come Gurkha soldiers, joined the Of course, there are inevita- mountain runs and competition. She says the moun- ble challenges that come along races around the tain views, along with the athlet- with running through Nepal’s world. She is cur- icism and speed of the Gurkha mountains, most notably for “I’m spoiled here,” ultra-runner rently training to compete in the trainees, were astounding. O’Sullivan: leeches. After a re- Moire O’Sullivan says. 2010 World Rogaining Champi- “I was blown away,” cent run, she discovered 23 leech For O’Sullivan, mountain onships (long-distance, cross- O’Sullivan said. “You just can’t bites on her ankles and legs. ranges are not simply panora- country navigation) in Cheviot, mas to be admired from a dis- New Zealand, which is a 24- tance. They are not just pictur- hour race in which teams of two esque photography backdrops. must cross as many checkpoints “I LIKe To Be oUT THere, eXPLorInG Mountain ranges are her play- as possible. TraILS and LooKInG aT THe VIeWS,” ground. O’Sullivan, who works with SHe SaYS. “THe eXPerIenCeS WHILe O’Sullivan began running up the Irish NGO, Concern, has and down mountains four years lived in Kathmandu since March rUnnInG on moUnTaInS -- YoU JUST ago and has never looked back. and will stay until October. Af- don’T GeT THaT In eVerYdaY LIFe.”
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With events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top 3 picks:
1. SUPRACOLLAGES POST US: Listings can be what’s experience art that, literally, twists your mind. Syed Iqbal Geoffrey’s exhibition on is a must-see. sent by email – events@ 2. A WEATHERED PEOPLE fridayweekly.com.np or call things to do Care about our melting mountains? Then visit this photo exhibition to find us at any of the following out the impact of industrial hubris on our Himalayas. numbers - 5011571, 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 3. FUNKY TIHAR Listings are free, but 4 5 6 Celebrate Tihar in the open air, in Funky Buddha’s garden, with a surpirise guest dJ. inclusion is not guaranteed 7 8 9 10 due to limited space.
ART opening date: 2 november economic and spiritual wellbeing of (Tuesday) the people. Join this workshop to worth a watch Supracollages Closing date: 10 november discover and develop your spiritual opening date: 28 october (Wednesday) power, and unravel the unconscious (Thursday) Time: 11 am to 6 pm mind to achieve your goals and lead Closing date: 17 november Venue: Kathmandu Center of a life of happiness and fulfillment. CINEMAX (Wednesday) Contemporary arts, Jhamsikhel Devil’s Peak is forced to help Time: 11 am to 6 pm 5521120 Covert Action five men seek out a lost fortune Venue: Siddhartha art Gallery, Baber MUSIC an ex-special ops soldier is caught in Gold. mahal revisited, 4411122, 4411273 With writer Prawin adhikari, in an assassination conspiracy and 8:15 pm, Monday 8 November nayantara Gurung Kakshapati The Kathmandu Chorale must now embark on one last visited the Khumbu and Koshi date: 1 november (monday) mission in order to clear his name. regions to interview people and Time: 7 pm 7:45 pm, Wednesday 10 BBC see first-hand how climate change Venue: Kathmandu International November Sport Today is, if at all, affecting everyday life. Study Center (KISC), dhobighat; Sport Today provides the news, The ‘a Weathered People” is a registration Fee: rs. 1,000 HBO results and action from the sports photo exhibition that documents (scholarship available); 9849630051, The Dark Knight events that matter around the world. the journey of these people as they 9841218610 8:30 pm, Tuesday 9 November wandered around the mountainous Come sing along with people who regions trying to find out how the DISCOVERY CHANNEL Khumbu people feel about living love and enjoy music at KISC, and in constant threats of glacial lakes practice for the Winter Season 2010 Destroyed In Seconds bursting. This documentation of Kathmandu Chorale Concert. The Episode 3 the human aspect of living in these rehearsals take place every monday See how a confusing intersection dangerous regions have revealed at 7 pm. Those who are already ‘into’ results in a spectacular train crash, Indic-British artist and Paris that the people in Khumbu have music can sing along to the tunes. a picnic turns deadly when a stealth Biennial Laureate, Syyed Iqbal been living in constant fear till today, others willing to learn are also bomber crashes nearby and an eight Geoffrey, has been described as a watching as the glaciers retreat welcome to join in. story building collapses in manila. precocious, multi-talented person, into the Himalayas as the result of 10:15 pm, Friday 5 November an ‘astonishing Phenomenon’ and With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon the hubris of the industrial nations, even as “the best artist to emerge and district attorney Harvey sweeping along their future – MISCELLANEOUS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC out of India”. Though he was mainly dent, Batman sets out to destroy language, culture, livelihood, along self- taught, he has been able to Deepawali Rafts organized crime in Gotham for When an out of control with everything else that they live achieve heights that others can date: 5 november (Friday) good. The trio proves effective, but commuter train flies off the for. only dream of – from winning the Time: 6 am soon finds themselves prey to a tracks and crashes into an prestigious John d. rockefeller 3rd Photos of Risk Venue: Thamel rising criminal mastermind known as Osaka apartment building, Japan art award to being listed as the deadline for entries: 24 november 4700170, [email protected] The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into is faced with its worst train Who’s Who i n America, based on his (Wednesday) anarchy and forces Batman closer to disaster in 42 years. This is the personal accomplishments – he crossing the fine line between hero astonishing story of the survivors has done it all. His work, which the This is a call for all photographers, and vigilante. who lived to tell the tale and the artist himself describes as “newest professional or non-professional, 6:45 pm, Saturday 6 November heroism of the rescuers who + thinking persons’ supracollages / who are really, and truly passionate saved them. fusions/derivatives with a twist”, about what they do. Photo.circle is STAR WORLD 7:15 pm, Monday 8 November will be showcased at the Siddhartha managing a photo contest for nepal art Gallery. He has been working risk reduction Consortium (nrrC), TLC on these never-before-showcased UndP. Submit photos that show risk and/or measures to reduce What Not To Wear pieces for the last 25-30 years in Episode 8 Chicago, London, Paris, Lahore, risk, under the categories of school and hospital safety, or emergency Wanda is a therapist who’s trapped in a LawLawmusa and delhi “investing lifelong style snoozefest of bland, unsexy vision and vicissitude rather than response, or flood management and communities, and you might get to and totally colorless style. Can Stacy and ink and paint or enamelling”. Find Clinton rehabilitate this plain Jane for yourself being carried away as you win the grand prize of rs.50,000; or if not first prize, at least the second and the dating scene? or will her aversion look at these wonderfully thought to all things sexy give her a nervous provoking creations. third prizes amounting to rs.30,000 and rs.15,000 respectively. There breakdown? A Weathered People are also 5 additional special mention 10:15 pm, Friday 5 November prizes of rs.5000 each that will be awarded in each of the 4 categories. FOX HISTORY AND MasterChef US ENTERTAINMENT For more information, log into alternative nepal Pvt. Ltd. is MasterChef US is a cooking Building the Ultimate: http://www.un.org.np/nrrc/ organizing an overnight rafting trip competition series hosted by Passenger Jet photosofrisk to celebrate Tihar the watery way. Gordon Ramsay for people at any one time over 350,000 Prepare yourself to jump off rocks from all walks of life who people are flying in a passenger jet, and paddle down rapids, this Tihar. want to follow their dream yet 50 years ago they didn’t exist. To INTERACTION of working as a professional Cost: rs.3000 (Includes Lunch, fly at over 500 miles an hour a jet chef. Contestants will be put has hollow fan blades in its engine, Manage Your Mind rafting and both way transportation) through various challenges as date: 6 november (Saturday) and in its wings are fuel tanks that Funky Tihar they compete head-to-head to are designed to bend. experts Time: 7 am to 5 pm create innovative dishes. Venue: Putalisadak date: 5 november (Friday) from engineering to ornithology 6:40 pm, Thursday 4 November 9841592552, 4223118, iimmnp@ Time: 4 pm onwards reveal the secret of the jet engine, yahoo.com Venue: Funky Buddha, Thamel which flies at 35,000 feet, where mind management is a result- 4701500 STAR MOVIES there is no air to breathe and the oriented workshop with a scientific temperature is minus 40 degrees Celebrate Laxmi Puja with style, The Acsent approach. developed by acharya Celsius. in the open air in Funky Buddha’s A mountain guide on the 8:45 pm, Tuesday 9 November Shree Swami dhruv, it seeks to garden, while dancing to the tunes of enhance the physical, mental, a surprise guest dJ. events Fr!day Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 7
mark your MUSIC calendar Let’s Dance! Rock On! opening date: 19 november (Friday), Closing date: 21 november (Sunday), Venue: date: 20 november (Saturday) events during the next few weeks Sanepa International Club, 4420564/ www.salsanepal.com Time: 2 pm to 6 pm ign up for a weekend of fun and dance, parties and performances at nepal’s Venue: Tundikhel 1st International Salsa Festival being organized by Salsa nepal. everyone ad venture advertising Pvt. Ltd. is (young or old, beginners or advanced) with a passion for dancing, can join organizing this charitable concert, Sin and have some fun. The festival aims to promote and develop dancing as to help raise funds for their social a hobby through various workshops where participants can learn, exchange and campaign – ProtsahanPratibhako : Music by the Museum polish their skills in Salsa and other dance forms such as Hip Hop, B-Boying, Bachata, educating nepal. ad venture has a opening date: 12 november (Friday), Time: 6:00 pm onwards, entry Fee: rs. 1000 merengue, Tango, Zumba and even Classical Ballet. International participants and social club called the ‘Happy Club’, guest instructors like Susana montero from Spain, rafi Vayani from netherlands which is currently supporting 18 magine the majestic ambience of the Patan museum – an example of teaching Salsa, Sita dance from netherlands specializing in belly dancing and Vineeth orphans of ‘Gaurav Youth Unity Society quintessential nepali architecture, the versatile musician nhyoo Bajracharya, the naidu from India, will be sharing their passion for dancing with the participants. The and Press deliverance’. The two are soulful singer ram Krishna dhakal along with the pop-rock goddess of nepal, workshops will be held throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday and for half a day joining to organize a talent show for Ciney Gurung, the killer performer Yogeshwor amatya and the messenger of on Friday. Performances by students are slated for the evenings. children, to provide a platform for them I to showcase their talents. The rock on! peace, ani Choying dolma. This would probably be a night that all music lovers would want to be a part of. Hits Fm 91.2 along with musicology is giving you the chance to charitable concert is being organized be a part of this extravaganza in november through Pepsi music by the museum –III. to fund this very event. The artists in concert will be robin Tamang, mukti Taking place on 12 november, Pepsi music by the museum is a venture to promote ‘n’ revival, Ciney Gurung, Cobweb and nepali music. along with good music, the audience can also enjoy delicious food at equals. the venue and gift hampers courtesy ‘Close Up’. Tickets can be got at Hits Fm 91.2 (new Baneshwor), Bakery Café (new Baneshwor), moksh (Jhamsikhel), House of Qs music (Thamel) and Summit Hotel (Kupondole). Contact: 4780534/9849243807 MISCELLANEOUS (Yukta Bajracharya) with Katia Verreault md/ Choreographer/dance Instructor, Salsa dance academy Sassy Salsa date: 12 november (Friday) 3 Time: 6:30 pm onwards Venue: Casa Toscana, Pulchowk Viva la Salsa 5537775 With a sassy personality that matches her Salsa moves, Katia Verrault is Gear up for a weekend filled with dance, by joining the Pre-Party of nepal’s 1st Qs well known in K-Town as the Head Instructor of Salsa Dance Academy. We International dance Festival. Salsa the with Jeevan Lal caught up with her to get a line on the upcoming Salsa International Dance night away! Festival, the first of its kind to be organized in Nepal. Shrestha Dance4Life Ceo, Hits Fm 91.2 How has the response for the International Salsa Festival been so date: 27 november (Saturday) far? Time: 2 pm to 8 pm 3 Venue: Garden of dreams, Thamel International dancers as well as people from nepal have responded well to the event. many people from abroad would love to come to nepal, 4435107 Let there be music! but they are limited by financial difficulties. nevertheless, we have people an exciting international initiative, dance4life aims to inspire, mobilize The third edition of Pepsi Music by the Museum will definitely be a from oman, India, the netherlands, Spain, United arab emirates, Israel and Honk Kong coming to join the festival. Because we have included and unite young people to take action treat for all music lovers. We talk to one of the organizers, Hits FM many dance forms from Belly dancing to Tango in this festival many in pushing back the spread of HIV 91.2, to know the inside story behind Music by the Museum - III. people have shown an interest in participating. We are also working to and aIdS. dance4life operates in 28 develop qualitative dance instruction in nepal, by joining hands with other countries, providing students in nepal Hits FM is constantly aiming to promote Nepali music dance schools and instructors in nepal. The passion for dance and the the unique opportunity to become thorough its radio programs and annual music awards. How motivation to learn seems to be growing each year. part of a global initiative, uniting them much does this concert contribute to this objective of the with other young people around the organization? International Salsa Festivals have been regularly organized in other world. The program utilizes a four-step Hits Fm 91.2 will always promote nepali music. The annual HITS countries, but this is the first time for Nepal.What measures are approach: inspire, educate, activate Fm mUSIC aWardS was started to encourage and promote you taking to meet the standard of other international festivals? and celebrate. an interactive program nepali music as an art form, production of quality recording, and Salsa dance academy has always believed in teamwork, communication, in schools inspires young people to recognition to contributions in the music industry. We are now in consistency and hard work, and this is how we meet standards. We have be involved, educates them about the the process of hosting the event for the 14th year. The series of chosen world-renowned instructors/performer artists, who are not only facts of HIV, and then activates them to events known as music by the museum is to bring nepali music experienced and love to teach and share their passion for dancing, but make a difference in their communities, closer to corporate business houses for potential sponsorship also had nepal on their wish list of places to visit. We have also chosen thus creating young leaders known as possibilities, to support nepali artists / music and creating an a great venue for the workshops, the Sanepa International Club. We “agents4change”. opportunity of live performances for nepali artists. have surrounded ourselves by a team of people – sponsors, instructors, dancers – who believe in the benefits of dancing and the changes it brings as a celebration, a powerful global ‘Music by the Museum’ targets niche audience and not to people’s lives whether as a hobby, passion or profession. We are also dance event is organized every 2 years necessarily the larger mass. Would you agree? offering something very unique – an organized trek in the annapurnas from on the Saturday before World aIdS music by the museum is open to music lovers and enthusiasts. 22 to 27 november, with a short stop at Pokhara for more workshops. day. This year the global event is slated People have to make a deliberate choice to see, feel and hear good to take place on 27 november. only music in an ambience that only Patan museum provides. as the saying Three reasons to join the Salsa Festival. agents4life can take part in this event. goes “come one come all,” just make sure you buy your tickets in 1. For great dance workshops, for all levels and dance forms taught by a United by one cause and connected good time. team of topnotch instructors (even people with two left feet can join this live via satellite they dance together to festival!) inspire and gain support from the rest Hits FM features veterans of the Nepali music industry in this of the world, and to remind the world edition. Why not feature new and upcoming artists? 2. For a weekend filled with fun, great people, artists, parties, leaders of the promises they made We will promote musicians, not only veterans, do events and we will performances and dancing of course! regarding the millennium development definitely be doing events for the young and upcoming nepali artists 3. To do something you always wanted to try but never dared to do! Goals. Contact restless development as well. (Yukta Bajracharya) (Shreeya Joshi) nepal to be a part of this mega event.
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ing solid waste management, air we wanted the world to change malayas, lost their family due to pollution in Kathmandu, water for the better or the worse. floods and were living the hard the week that was shortage, glacier melting and Salil Subedi Kanika’s powerful life up in the mountains. other aspects of local concern. performances, in which he col- The evenings were mesmer- They say art can reach out to laborated with EarthBeat inter- izing. The first evening saw Ku- people in a way that other medi- acting with the audience through tumba in concert with a French event reviews of ums cannot and Planet Nepal saw sound, colors and other lively group Lo’ Jo Trio. The second contemporary Nepali and French means of communications, added evening it was Lo’Jo Trio’s turn artists coming together for the another remarkable aspect to the again and they alongside the the past week same. Patan Museum was deco- event. He had the whole of Patan French Reggae band Tryoalso rated by Ashmina Ranjit through Durbar Square crying out “Paani” proved that music escaped the her installation ‘Indigenous Mo- (water) and creating beats with boundaries of language as they dernities’ where the artist used plastic bottles alomgside him. got the crowd screaming for eco-friendly materials such as mud This way, he provoked the audi- encores.The final day of Plan- and straw mats to take the audi- ences to think about what we had et Nepal was about Kutumba, ence back to the indigenous life- to offer to the environment. NirnayaDa’NSK, Astha B. and style of Nepalis in the past. Karl Another element of the event Rock Sitar – the team of musi- Hear the Knapp showed us a larger-than- was the photo-story ‘A Weath- cians who also came up with an JoInTLY orGanIZed BY CULTUreSFranCe, THe FrenCH emBaSSY In nePaL and THe aLLIanCe FranÇaISe In KaTHmandU, PLaneT nePaL aImed aT GeTTInG PeoPLe To THInK aBoUT THeIr oWn enVIronmenT In a FeSTIVe aTmoSPHere
life dimension to art through his ered People’ by Nayantara Gu- album especially for this event. installations. The whole of Patan rung Kakshapati and Prawin The first step to make an Durbar Square was his canvas. Adhikari who have travelled the impact on people for and about –Yukta Bajracharya He played with colored lights to Khumbu region talking to people the environment, Planet Nepal transform the place in a way never about how they were affected by was an immense success. Peo- ECO seen before. Another installation environmental hazards and ex- ple like Kanchha Dangol are was a 20-feet tall structure made ploring the potential threat of proof that Planet Nepal has out of bamboo which supported the bursting of the Imja glacial definitely achieved its goal, cel- large flag-like cloths which car- lake in the district of Khumbu. ebrating art and environment ried forms of the animal kingdom The photos told stories about simultaneously. Hats off to the made out of discarded plastic people who saved lives in the Hi- Planet Nepal team ! wrappers. At night, a video shot by Knapp in the Langtang Moun- tains – a metaphor for the melting of mountains – was added. off the cuff with French artist Rodolphe Karl Knapp Huguet’s installation ‘Imper- Contemporary artist manance’ consisted of impres- sions of plastic bottles carved Unconventionally divine on rocks and mobiles of vehicles An artist who believes that contemporary art is the tool to touch and airplanes shaped like birds all levels of the society, Karl Knapp likes to create work which to indicate the unnatural suffo- allows interaction with the audience. This French-American artist “ hey sing in a language Nepal aimed at getting people to cating the natural. Manish Hari- mesmerized Patan with his installations during Planet Nepal. I don’t understand but think about their own environ- jan, used strings and wool to Here’s more in his words. I like to listen anyways. ment in a festive atmosphere. The create the world map on blocks How successful would you say your art work was in getting your mes- Lights at night, photos three days never saw the crowd of ice. This was an appropriate sage across to the mass? T It’s hard to actually decide on that. On the whole the response was posi- to look at...” Kanccha Dangol, a thinning in the vicinity of Patan embodiment of the phenom- tive while for certain things, I had to do some explaining. Lots of people resident of Patan tells me. Durbar Square. There was lots enon of global warming and a came to ask me about my installations and concepts. I normally don’t ex- “Do you know why this is be- happening – lots to see, lots to un- warning that if action was not plain my work, I leave it on the audience to interpret it the way they want ing done?” I ask. derstand and lots to be a part of. taken, the world would melt like it but it always feels good to interact, especially with people from here. “They are teaching us to take The festival began with sci- the block of ice and turn into Would you agree that the methods to get the message across in care of our environment,” the entific round tables with repre- nothing. Uday Kamracharya’s “I this festival of arts and environment weren’t exactly environment friendly? septuagenerian, tells me. sentatives from various orga- will not die myself for yourself ” Sure. There is always work left to be done. We are all hypocrites in a big This brief conversation with nizations and diverse walks of was another impressive installa- way but sometimes we have to use the enemy’s weapons to be victorious Kanccha Dangol proves that the life. The aim was to bring the tion reminding us that natural in the end. We had to make sure that this event was appealing especially to the younger crowd. But yes, we could have worked on that aspect as well. three-day festival of arts and scientists out of their labs, make resources were not obligated to environment, Planet Nepal, has them interact with the common exist for us humans. Soni Sakya Do you think that out of all the art forms, contemporary art is the best way to get the message for the environment across? probably achieved what it set man on the street and to tell peo- focused on change and her art I wouldn’t say that. But contemporary art does make people think more out to do. Jointly organized by ple what exactly is happening in work (series of ribbon-netted and I believe its impact is long lasting. I would say education is an effective CulturesFrance, the French Em- our surroundings in a language wooden frames each more dilap- way to get any message across and that the combination of education along with contemporary art would be the best method to make people bassy in Nepal and the Alliance not alien to them. The lively dis- idated than the previous) made aware about their environment. (Yukta Bajracharya) Française in Kathmandu, Planet cussions explored topics includ- the audience ponder on whether
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Geoffrey’s exhibition titled “The Seven deconstructing art Henry Series: In Search of an Ideal Landscape” began on 28 october and will continue till 17 november. (Yukta Bajracharya)
eclectic Cuisines The antiquity Food Fusion that eventuated from 29 to 31 october presented the opportunity to indulge ourselves in the finest blend of “We are very used to seeing finished Indo-Italian cuisine, at the al Fresco art in nepal, but this exhibition by Iqbal restaurant, Soaltee Crowne Plaza. jee was a far cry from packaged art and The three-day-long event featured the just what we needed,” said Sangeeta creations of Chef Shaun Kenworthy, Thapa, curator at Siddartha art Gallery, a renowned restaurant consultant addressing the crowd that had gathered and food and travel columnist, along at the gallery. Indic-British artist Syyed with mixologist Irfan ahmed. eclectic Iqbal Geoffrey held his first exhibition and refreshing versions of Indian and in nepal where he showcased his Italian cuisine were served, along works of supracollages, aestheTHICS with complimentary cocktails that and fusions. a Paris Biennial Laureate complimented the dishes to satisfy the and holder of other numerous awards, most adventurous of palates. Geoffrey had the crowd hooked on his Mega Model The menu, which was considered “an ode works of art. His political sa tires, were to the non-confusing world of Indo-Italian works which had powerful messages, fusion”, consisted of dishes like Smoked Six on Top and really got the audience thinking. For Salmon Pizetta, served with makhani The top eight participants for unanimously agreed on Prakriti For Asmita: Type mega
AND MORE mixologist ahmed was also on the new media. The main objective halfIssue 37 | 7 - 13 October, 2010 way ‘avant-garde’ side, with his signature halfway in retrospect of this documentary is to bolster HOOKED! cocktails which were a cheeky FISHING IS NOT JUST ABOUT CATCHING FISH. A FISHING TRIP IS AN IDEAL TIME WHEN nepal’s image in the world as well as FAMILIES AND FRIENDS GET TO RELAX TOGETHER, ENJOY BEING OUTDOORS AND LEARN THE THRILLS AND SPILLS OF NEW SKILLS. mixes of spices, fruits and devilishly Text: Suyasha Sitaula, Photos: ECS Media to highlight the 2011 nepal Tourism Fishing is excellent for people looking for something to do outdoors. An age-old passion, has achieved the status of being a great sports adventure in recent years. Sometimes you can even caste your line, settle down comfortably and, perhaps, read a book or take a nap. If you are carrying some ‘nibbles’, you couldn’t ask for anything better. Fishing lets you chart your own course since the field is so broad and you can even discover your own niche suitable to you. From local catch to release pond to deep-sea fishing, from making your own lures to raising your own bait, from ice fishing to night fishing, there’s plenty for you to indulge in while dark chocolates. all embracing, pursuing this hobby. Although fishing is done extensively in the many rivers of Nepal, using both the primitive method and modern-day tackles, geographical and communication inconveniences come in the way for anglers (especially (Suyasha Sitaula) those who reside in big cities) to fully enjoy the sport. Nevertheless, for fresh-water fishing, one can always take Year. a trip to east Nepal (Sapta Koshi, Arun and Tammar) and closer destinations like the Sunkoshi at Nepaltar. There are different styles of fishing with each one using different equipment. There is bait casting, spin- ning, pole and line, spin-casting and fly-fishing. You need to choose different types of poles, rods, hooks and bait. Depending on the type of water you will be in – saltwater, freshwater, or ice – you need to choose a pole with different types of reels and line spools. Also, depending on the type of fish you intend to catch, a variety of hook sizes have to be chosen. You can also choose between various kinds of sinkers and floats to this experience brought to you by keep your line steady in the water so the fish aren’t scared away. Fr!day gives you the nitty-gritty on the most popular types of fishing tackles:
ROD This is a tool used to catch fish. A strong fishing line is attached to a long, flexible rod or pole, which holds a hook with the HOOK right kind of bait at its end to This is probably what is most lure fish towards the hook. typically associated with fishing. antiquity Premium Whiskey was one Hooks and lines come in many different forms, including hand- lines, poles, longlines and trolling lines. The hooks carry the bait.
FLOATS NETS These are attached to the fishing line. Nets come in many shapes and sizes. LURES They act as visual indicators between the (Suyasha Sitaula) Some are used passively (fixed, allowing 1 These are objects attached to rod and hook bait. When a fish ‘picks’ up joyous epicurean ride. fish to swim into them), while others the end of a fishing line and are your hook and swims away, the float is are used actively (mobile, dragged crafted so as to catch a fish’s pulled beneath the water surface. Seeing through the water). The common types attention by their movement, the float disappear into the water lets you of nets include trawl nets, dredges, 2 vibration and color to make it bite the know that you have caught a fish. beach seines, purse seines, gillnets, tram- hook. Lures can be attached to single, mel nets, lift nets and cast nets. double or treble hooks. PLAYING THE FISH REEL LINE SINKERS 1. When a fish bites the hook, it struggles to set itself It is a device utilized to move This is a length of cord to which the leader, Sinkers and weights are some of the free. This might involve jumping, making a long run, the fishing line in position and/ float, sinker and hook are attached. Factors most important pieces of terminal swimming back against the line or swimming around Branding Behavior 1or retrieve it with the help of 2 that often determine what line an angler tackle in fishing. A common trend obstacles. Different species of fish fight differently. a spool mounted on an axle. chooses for a given fishing environment is to refer to sinkers as tackle Fishing reels are widely used in include breaking strength, knot strength, UV associated with live-bait fish- 2. Fish hooked in shallow water are more likely to recreational fishing, mostly an- resistance, castability, limpness, stretch, abra- ing and weights as tackle used jump and behave more frantically than those hooked gling. They are most often used sion resistance and visibility. with artificial lures. in deep water. Deep-water fish often swim down in together with a fishing rod. an attempt to get to the bottom of the water. 3. It’s possible to land many small fish just by reeling them in. They’ll fight, but they aren’t as strong as Information Courtesy: Mr. Ravi Man Singh TRAPS the line and the rod. Use lighter tackle and you BAITS Traps are enclosed spaces used expect some fight out of even the smallest fish. These are common prey species of fish to catch fish or other inverte- to attract them. The bait may be alive 4. If you’re catch-and-release fishing, don’t fight too brates. Usually used passively, or dead. Common natural baits include long or the fish will die due to exhaustion before traps may be baited to entice worms, leeches, minnows, or after you release it. the desired species to enter frogs, salamanders and insects. 5. If a fish makes a run for it, don’t panic. And Chris Galea, Worldwide account them. Common examples of don’t try to reel in while the fish is swimming Natural baits are effective due traps include pots, stows or to the lifelike texture, odor and away from your line. Relax and let the drag and bag nets, and fixed traps. Kumari Goes director of TBWa, which is ranked color of the bait. issuerod do the work. 37
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AND MORE International worldwide, and ashraf Kaiser, halfIssue 38 | 14 - 20 October, 2010 way NEPAL MAY NOT RANK AMONG THE The ‘char jaat and chhatis barga ko sajha fulbari’ mod- and culture, settled in different parts of Nepal, estab- ern-day Nepal is a result of the migration of diverse lishing their own political units, such as the Lichhavi, groups for over two thousand years. Ethnic groups and later, the Malla kingdoms with their base in the WORLD’S RICHEST ECONOMIES, BUT such as the Gurungs, Limbus and Sherpas, who speak Kathmandu Valley; the Khas kingdom in the west; and the Tibeto-Burman languages, for example, migrated the various confederations of ethnic groups such as the WHEN IT COMES TO ETHNIC AND CULTURAL Unity in at different times from regions across the Himalayas. Magars and Gurungs in the central and the Limbus in The Newars, a Tibeto-Burman language speaking eth- eastern parts of Nepal. The 8-minute long documentary, nic group, have lived in the Kathmandu Valley for over In the second half of the 18th century, Prithivi managing director of TBWa\ DIVERSITY IT CERTAINLY GIVES THE REST OF , two millennia. The Nepali-speaking Parbatiyas mi- Narayan Shah, ruler of the Gorkha, and his immediate grated into Nepal from the west and south over several descendants, with the support of Brahmins and Chhet- THE WORLD A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY. AMONG centuries. In the southern Terai plains of the country, ris as well as Magars and Gurungs, conquered and po- groups such as the Tharus have lived there for over two litically unified these different political units into the THE MANY ETHNIC GROUPS IN NEPAL, FR!DAY thousand years, whereas others, such as the Maithili Gorkha kingdom now known as Nepal. Today, Nepal speakers of the eastern Terai, arrived later. These dif- has over 47 recognized ethnic groups, all living in unity PRESENTS YOU SOME OF THESE ETHNIC GROUPS. ferent groups, each with their own language, religion and harmony. ‘Kumari…The Living Goddess’, Benchmark visited nepal for market DIVERSITYText: Suyasha Sitaula, Photos: ECS Media produced by Perfect media Production understanding, brand induction La ‘Soon restaurant and Vinotheque, Pulchowk was the venue for africa night Pvt. Ltd, was screened on 23 oct. sessions and to do capacity-building on 29 october, Friday. 2010, Saturday, at the al Green workshops at TBWa\Benchmark in
Theatre. The documentary, directed THAKALIS Kathmandu on october 27. The Thakalis are fair- SHERPAS complexioned and have The Sherpas are of Tibetan origin Mongolian features with nar- and live in the high altitudes of
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row eyes. The origin of the TO THE NEXT WAY Nepal’s Himalayan region. They TAMANGS Thakalis is the Thak Khola, a The Gurungs are of Tibetan ori- are followers of Buddhism, and Tamangs are believed to have their high valley in Mustang district gin. They are mostly concentrated they have a close affinity with origin in Tibet, and the majority of Dhaulagiri Zone. Three in the Gandaki Zone in Western Tibetan language and culture. MAJHIS live in the hills surrounding the The guests, which mostly comprised members of the african community in Nepal, specifically Lamjung, RAIS types of Thakali are found In the Tibetan language, Sherpa Kathmandu Valley. Their social The Majhis generally have a in the Thak Khola valley – Kaski, Tanahu, Gorkha, Parbat and literally means ‘people of the practices and customs are based The Rais are one of Nepal’s dark brown skin complexion, THARUS Tin Gaule Thakali, Marphali Syangja districts. They can also be east’. Although the Sherpas’ ma- on Buddhism, and they have their most ancient indigenious are of medium in height and are Thakali and Tamang Thakali. found in Manang district around jor occupations are agriculture, own language. They mainly work The Tharus are the largest and groups. They are descendents well built. They have the classic The Thakalis have their the Annapurna region. They animal husbandry and trade, they as farmers, laborers and porters. oldest ethnic group of the Terai of the Kirantis who originally Mongoloid features typical of own language and a distinct by Prina raj Joshi, based on one of the have their own language and are are best known for their skills They are also good at the art of belt and are found living in close ruled over the Kathmandu Val- East Asia. The main tradi- considered good in farming. They proximity to densely forested re- culture. Their major religion in trekking and mountaineering. tional occupation of the Majhi Thanka painting. In Tibetan language, ley. They now live mainly in far have a rich tradition of music and gions. They are dark in complexion is Buddhism, but many follow Solukhumbu, at the foothills of people is boat building and river ‘Tamang’ means ‘horse traders’. eastern Nepal. They are also culture and follow both Buddhism RAJBANSIS and have smart, trim bodies. They Hinduism as well. They are Mt. Everest, is home to a large transportation. Most Majhis live known as Khambu. They are and Hinduism. They are known The Rajbansis are a large ethnic follow the Hindu religion, and known for their hospitality, number of Sherpas. in the inner Terai near rivers. well known for their courage for their bravery and discipline group of the far eastern Terai many of their practices have been good salesmanship and clean- The Majhi language, which is of are bravery and are found in and are valued as outstanding districts of Jhapa and Morang. drawn from typical Aryan ones. liness, and many of them are Indo-Eurpoean roots, is widely large numbers in the Nepali soldiers. In this capacity, they have Farming is their major occupa- Farming and business are their successful bussinessmen. Kathmandu, expatriates in nepal and an elite smattering of nepalis began to filter in spoken in Kavrepalanchowk, Ra- army. They follow Buddhism, earned international fame as the tion. The Rajbansi tribe migrated main occupations. Chris Galea is currently the core mechhap, Dolakha, Okhaldhunga Hinduism and Animism. brave Gurkha soldiers. to Nepal from West Bengal, In- and Khotang districts. dia, and consists of three groups: MAGARS the Hindu Rajbansis, the Muslim LIMBUS Rajbansis and the Koche. In NEWARS The Magars live in the western largest festivals celebrated in nepal, The Limbus belong to the Kirati group. They ancient times, they had a power- region of Nepal. They are of TThe Newars, with their own Tibeto-Burman origin and are also called Yaktumbas in the Limbu lan- ful kingdom called Koche Bihar language and script, are the oldest guage. They are divided into the ‘Lhasa gotra’ in India established by King Hajo. BRAHMINS follow both Hinduism and ethnic group of Nepal. They possess Buddhism. Their language, Magar and ‘Yunan gotra’. The word ‘Limbu’ roughly The Rajbansis’ language is called The Brahmins, also known as Bahuns, both Mongolian and Indo-Aryan Kura, depicts their affinity to translates as ‘an archer’. They are renowned Koche. They also use another belong to the priestly class who oc- facial features, and Hinduism and the Tibeto-Burmese tongue and for their fearlessness and much sought-after language called Rajbansi Bhasa, cupy the highest position in the Hindu Buddhism are their main religions. culture. Their major occupations in the armed forces both here and abroad. which is similar to Bengali. hierarchy. Olive-complexioned and While trade and farming are their include farming, military service, at 7. Soon the air was abuzz with the energy that is expected on any africa night. The They are found in the districts of Sankhuwas- primary occupations, they are es- with sharp Indo-Aryan features, they weaving, hunting and fishing. management contact responsible abha, Terathum, Dhankuta, Taplejung, Morang, pecially renowned for their artistic speak the Nepali language. Brahmins Sunsari, Jhapa, Panchthar and Ilam spreading and architectural skills. They speak mainly act as family priests and of- across the Mechi and Koshi zones of Nepal. Newari as well as Nepali. Newars ficiate at shrines and temples, and at Their language is called Yaktungpan. are mainly settled in the Kath- rituals associated with festivals as well the Indra Jatra, has been nominated mandu Valley and in major trading as during social functions where Hindu centres throughtout the country. religion is involved. They are scattered Dress Courtesy: Cinderella Dress Hire Centre all over the country and are, today, Models: Silvina Bajracharya, Namrata Dahal, Akriti clinking of glasses and relaxed chattering was proof enough that everyone present for the Imaginenative Film + media and accountable for a key involved in many different occupations. issueGurung, Alisha Manandhar, Salina38 Shahi, Padmini Rai was having a good time. an elaborate and scrumptious african buffet was laid out arts Festival in Toronto. It is the only global multinational client. His
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The layout on the rear face of EOS 5D Mark II is basically inherited from documentary nominated from nepal EOS 5D, with the exception of a newly-added AF-ON button and the use ReaR of a three-inch LCD monitor. The Canon EOS 5D is the world’s most desirable digital SLR cam- Hot shoe to attach a flash unit era. You will be a true believer when you experience its full frame, AF Selection 21-megapixel and DIGIC 4 technology – perfect for large image Eyecup buffet table, was Wache (rice with black-eyed beans), nyamachoma (roasted goat blow-ups. You will be ‘sold’ when you see the 3.0-inch LCD moni- Multi-controller AE lock/FE includes management of local agency lock button tor (920,000 dots/VGA) with Live Shooting. You will never have to worry about missing that perfect shot ever again with its 0.1 second AF-ON button start-up time, 150K shutter reliability and 3.9-frames-per-second and the whole of South asia, making capability. You will have the power to capture beautiful landscapes Viewfinder eyepiece in motion picture in full HD with its movie-shooting feature. So if you’ve been on your knees when it comes to the perfect Digital SLR, the EOS 5D II is the answer to your prayers. It’s not cheap though. shuTTeR But nothing so desirable is ever so. Menu button meat), egg stew, Kenkey (fermented maize flour with fried fish), Irio (mashed potatoes anatomy of the world’s most Text by Suyasha Sitaula and network resources of key global Picture Style selection button desirable body- for people who Info./Trimming nepal and all nepalis proud. orientation button are passionate about photography. struck! Playback button and spinach), Ugali (mashed potatoes and sauce), peanut soup and lots more. clients. ashraf Kaiser is the key Erase button The LCD monitor displays the SET/ Movie images. shooting button Access lamp VIeWFInDer The viewfinder has 98% coverage, Power/Quick Control Dial which allows a much wider field of view and, thus, enables more shutter Button accurate framing. Pressing this button halfway down The LCD panel is larger in size, with a deeper indent near the shutter button. activates auto-focusing and automatic Top exposure metering, which then sets management contact for TBWa\ the shutter and takes the picture. Materinng mode selection/ White balance selection buttton Shutter button AF mode selection/Dive mode selecton botton after the delectable feast all guests were treated to a fashion show coordinated by Main Dial
sensor moDe DIal Benchmark both in Bangladesh and The camera sensor is the eye Shooting modes of the camera. The 5D II em- determine how much ploys a CMOS sensor with control you have over 21.1 megapixels, the same the final exposure. pixel count as the legendary This dial enables you EOS 1DS Mark III. In addition, to switch between dolly Gurung. nepali and african models sashayed on the improvised ramp displaying the color has been enhanced, seven shooting and various types of noises modes, including two are also reduced, resulting in fully automatic modes BoDY high image quality. and three user-defined C The EOS 5D II sports a modes, where you can reg- nepal. Under his leadership, TBWa\ magnesium alloy chassis, ister settings for distinct which ensures the durability shooting situations. LCD panel of the camera. In addition, Hot shoe LCD panel illumination the camera body incorpo- ISO speed setting rates extensive dust and DIGIC 4 Flash-sync contacts weather-proofing features, The DIGIC 4 is the brain of including seals and gaskets the camera that processes a some amazingly vibrant african couture. The loosely hung long dresses with bold huge amount of data between where body panels and/or camera controls meet. the capture and recording The terminal covers on the right face are now ar- stages, which determines how ranged in two rows, with a total of six terminals. the signals from the sensor are side Benchmark has become one of translated into a viewable im- age. The DIGIC 4 is equipped with a powerful ability to perform more sophisticated sIDe Buttons and versatile image processing 1. PC Terminal Out
such as high ISO speed noise 1 4 2. remote Conrol reduction at high speeds. Terminal patterns, the dazzling casual tops, had lots of structure and detail. This was also 3. External stereo micro- 5 2 phone IN terminal 4. Audio/Video out terminal 6 the top five advertising agencies in 3 5. Digital terminal lens 6. HDMI Mini terminal out The EF Lens series includes more than 60 lenses. The EF series encompasses focal lengths ranging from 8 to 1200mm. Many lens mount (to attach a lens) EF lenses include such features as Canon’s All Canon Digital SLrs have a bayo- ultrasonic motor (USM) drive, an image net-style metallic lens mount, ensuring true for the business-type suit and skirt. The head gears and neck accessories that precise lens alignment to the body. stabilization system (IS), diffractive optics (DO) and, particular to L-series lenses, fluorite and spherical lens elements. BatterY Compartment The EOS 5D II is powered by a reFleX mIrrormIrror CarDCarD slot new LP-E6 battery, which has a Key to the 35mm reflex principle is The EOS 5D II Bangladesh. TBWa\Benchmark in comes with one CF greater capacity to communicate the 45-degree mirror that bounces the card slot that sup- with the camera, and is capable image up into the viewfinder prism for viewing and focusing. The mirror swings ports the high-speed of taking as many as 750 shots UDMA standard. per charge. up at the moment of exposure to allow the image to pass through the lens to accompanied most of the ensemble were a feast for the eyes. Kathmandu started in early 2009 the recorder on the image sensor. issue 39 Post fashion show, the dance floor came alive with some authentic african music. The under his direct supervision and in Tells us how you like our Halfway seg- party, which went on till the wee hours of the morning, was indeed a wonderful one less than a year, it has become a key ment. Send us your comments, sugges- as the african community and the expatriate and nepali community came together to agency in nepal having LG mobile, tions and ideas at celebrate one of the liveliest cultures on the planet. (Shreeya Joshi) etihad airways, adidas, Skoda, and [email protected]. Yamaha in its portfolio. (Suyasha Sitaula) MONOPOLY The monopoly board game is relatively simple to play. To win the Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 game, you must own more properties than your opponents and have halfway the most money. Players start at Go, roll the dice to move around the board, try to buy up as many properties as possible and fill them with hotels. The ultimate properties to own are Park Place and Boardwalk. opponents who land on your properties must pay rent. Play this if: You’re looking to make some money through rent and sabotage other users’ properties and streets. and of course, if everything in life means business!
LUDO Ludo is a simple board game, for two to four players, in which the players race their four to- kens from start to finish according to dice rolls. a ludo board is normally a square marked with a cross. each arm of the cross is divided into DOMINOES three columns, with the columns divided into a standard set of dominoes has 28 pieces, which are often called usually six squares. The centre of the cross is tiles or bones. many different games can be played with dominoes. the finishing square, which is often divided into Probably the most popular game is draw dominoes. When four colored triangles. someone says, “Let’s play dominoes!” they usually are referring of Play this if: You don’t want complicated strate- draw dominoes. gies tangling in your head at all times, but do want some challenge and logic. The first person to run out of dominoes is the winner of the round. If no one runs out of dominoes but everybody passes because they don’t have a playable domino, the person with the lowest score is the winner. Play this if: You are in need of a fun and addictive hobby with various levels of proficiency.
CHINESE CHECKERS Chinese Checkers game board is in the shape of a six-pointed star. each player uses pegs or markers of a different color placed within one of the points of the star. The object is to move all your ten pegs across the board (move one step at the time or jump over adjacent pegs) to occupy the star point directly opposite. The player getting all pegs across first wins. Play this if: You’re looking for something easy to play, and you’re really bored and tired to think too much.
CHESS Chess is a board game played by two players. each player controls an army of 16 pieces - one white, one black. Starting with white, the players take turns moving one piece each turn. each piece moves in a unique manner, and understand- ing how the pieces move is a must when learning how to play chess. Play this if: You have to put up with so much lack of mental disci- pline with your subordinates that you need a good round of chess moves to think straight again.
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You are probablY familiar with the exceptional benefits of plaYing board games. regardless of one’s age and phYsical abilitY, it helps Savvysharpen our mental skills.
mastermindsText: Suyasha Sitaula, Photos: ECS Media Why not pull out an old board game tonight? Playing games is an a more organized, mature, and socially acceptable personality. After easy and excellent way to spend unhurried, enjoyable time together. all, staying within the boundaries is crucial to leading a successful As an added bonus, board games are also rich in learning opportuni- social life and career. ties. They satisfy your competitive urges and the desire to master new Board games are a great way to bond with people. Whether it is skills and concepts. Just by virtue of playing them, board games can friends working together to bring down each others’ King or parents teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, teaching their children how to play Monopoly for the first time, most and waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others. Board people walk away feeling closer to one another. There are many oth- games can foster the ability to focus, and lengthen your attention span er reasons to invest time in playing strategic games. We learn to pay by encouraging the completion of an exciting, enjoyable game. attention to others, be considerate, follow rules, predict outcomes, de- Board games have distinct boundaries. Living in a complex so- termine consequences, think critically, get along socially with others ciety, we need clear limits to feel safe. By circumscribing the play- and use our imagination. These skills are surely helpful in our lives, in ing field, much as tennis courts and football fields have done in our both personal and professional fronts. So have a look at these popular lives, board games can help us weave our wild and erratic side into types and make sure you try them out tonight:
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For better or worse.... — Dr. Banu Sharma The Rooney saga is over for difficult to forget. He must have title ambitions of the Citizens for Chelsea, then the now, but how many of us re- realized by now that no player is will be put to test. It is a must win winner by Song for ally believe the new deal has bigger than the club. There is a for Mancini if he wants to keep Arsenal and the been inked so that he can be new hero in the making at the his job. For SAF, it is a matter of winner for Liv- sold this summer for a hefty club. Hernandez or Chiccarito prestige. But remember, 2008-09 erpool which fi- price? Well, he will be ply- as he is called, post Rooney saga, season when United won the title nally got them ing his trade at Man Utd this his shirt sales increased by more and champions league, they lost out of the rel- season, but how much playing than 200% compared to a drop in both their leagues games to City! egation zone, all time will he have? SAF has al- Rooney’s. Sign of the times or But city will miss the rampaging post 80th min- ready gone on record saying just a one off ? Bellamy. United will be without ute goal. It was Rooney is out of action until Christmas has come early Rooney, but Giggs should play. Liverpool’s first December at least, over the for the football buffs. The first And in all this melee there is the away win! The table has same supposedly non-existent 10 days of November there are champions league game and the changed with Chelsea at ankle injury! The owners are, matches galore. In what would European game this week. the top, again. But Ar- if gossip proves true, get- have been an epic battle for the I cannot end this piece with senal and Man Utd are ting a glut of wage increase top spot in days of yore, more writing about the goal that was, second with Man City 3 demands from the rest of the specific, a season or two ago, or was not, depending on which points behind. Liverpool is players, if Rooney who has Chelsea come calling at Anfield club you support .... Nani’s au- mid table. had such a lackluster perfor- on Sunday. With Liverpool’s me- dacious ‘goal’ at OT last week. Enjoy the festivities and mance this season gets a bum- diocre performances, the Blues I was watching the replay of a try to watch a match or so, per increase. But the main should have no trouble, though penalty that should have been the replays are always there! question remains, how will their goal scoring machine is ly- given, then the next frame Happy watching, and may my the fans treat Rooney once ing somewhat dormant of late. showed Nani celebrating, then team win! he is on field. He was present Mark your calendar, Wednes- the Spurs players surrounding at OT when they played the day 10 November, the Man- the linesman and the ref. Last Spurs, but left at half time. chester Derby at the City of week had a lot of last minute His accusations are a bit too Manchester Stadium. The true drama, the winner by Ivanovic
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The Factory Thamel, Live music every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Kathmandu Sunday, 7 pm onwards, Yin Yang Restaurant 4701185, 4701187 opening Hours:10 am - 10 pm, Seating Tantra Bar with dinesh rai & Paknajol, Thamel, Capacity:130, Parking Space: Yes, Credit / The Sound minds with Attic Bar Proton band playing debit Ca rd: Yes, Wi-Fi: Yes, In-House B ar: Yes, BBQ dinner & 1 Beer/ Tej Bhawan, Uttar live music from Soft drink at rs 1366. Smoking Zone: Both, Contact no: 4701510, dhoka. monday Sunday to Friday, every Friday 7 pm email: [email protected], Web page: www. Blues with rusty BBQ every Saturday nails,open mic onwards. 4479488 yinyangrestaurantbar.com 4780100 , ext: 7711/7811 & Salsa evening last every Wednesday & Funky Buddha Bar Saturday of every Cafe Horizon Friday House Band, and Café month. Contact SIGNATURE CUISINES Hotel Himalaya, mexican 4442615 Thamel, Private Club 4257171 Tom Yam Kung Rs. 450, Sateyinyang Rs. 375, Sojourno – come and Bottles & Upstairs With In Lhasa Restaurant Taste the culinary Kaen-khiaawan kai Rs. 390, Somtamthai Rs. 290, experience the flavours Tipsy Lounge Chimney House dJ’S Pooltables & Bar delights from the of mexico with tantalizing & Bar Phadthai Rs. 395 narshingh Chowk, Lounge area with Thamel, Live Band, mediterranean region mexican dishes and durbar marg, Live Thamel. Live music full drinks menu every Wednesday, of Greece, Italy and The Factory selection of Tequilas performance by by nekhvam. every available, 6pm Till Friday and Saturday, the middle east. opening Hours: 11 am - midnight, Seating to tickle your taste Ciney Gurung Wednesday & Friday Late,9841609064 7 pm onwards, Fridays, 6:30 pm. buds amidst intriguing every monday, Capacity:150, Parking Space: Yes, Credit / with dharmendra 9851010431 4491234 ambience, every Friday, House Of Music Hemanta rana debit Ca rd: Yes, Wi-Fi: Yes, In-House Bar: Yes, Sewan playing, from 7 pm onwards, Live Thamel, Karaoke night New Maya The Corner Bar every Wednesday, Unplugged sessions. Smoking Zone: Yes, Contact no: 4701185, music by Prism Band. every Tuesday & house Cocktail & Bar radisson Hotel, dharmendra Sewan 7 pm onwards. email: [email protected], Web page: 5523900 band/jam session Paryatan road, Lazimpat, offering an every Saturday,7 pm 2123135 every Saturday. 2 pm Thamel, Special array of sumptuous onwards, 4243225 www.thefactorynepal.com Comfort Zone Bourbon Room - 12 am. 9851075172, cocktail, 4700371 snacks, exotic drinks Thamel, every Saturday, Upstairs Jazz Bar durbar marg, The 9849243807 and cocktails. 3 pm to SIGNATURE CUISINES Fusion Live band Lazimpat, an Best of Sufi by Paddy Foley’s 11 pm, 4411818 Spanish Papas (Royal platter 17 varieties) and anil Shahi & Himalatte Café interesting mix of Hemant rana. Irish Pub Rs. 2500, Cottage Cheese Steak with Ratatouille Frens. every Sunday, Thamel, Cloud Tamas Spa Lounge locals and expats every monday, 7 pm Thamel, enjoy Fusion Band rudra, Walkers, playing live. Chaksibari road, of Jazz music. every Rs. 320, Grilled Chicken Wings Rs. 350, Moroc- onwards. open mic special Irish drinks can Chicken Rs. 300, Charcoal Grilled Pepper- 9803509358 every Tuesday, 7:30 Thamel evening, from 7 pm with Ciney Gurung. pm onwards, U2 and & food with live Live CLassical/Fusion onwards. 4410436 corn Chicken Rs. 350 Cube the Club every Wednesday. 7 the Police from the music. every night, music by Tabla maestro Attic Bar Kamaladi, The Place Vintage Café & pm onwards, 4441703, eternity, every Friday 7 pm onwards. Pritam rai and his Location: Uttardhoka, opening Hours: 12 noon where you can do Pub Wood Land 4249747 7:30 pm onwards, 9808398079 ensemble and dJ - 12 midnight, Seating Capacity:150, Parking parties of your own Complex 4th floor, Buddha Bar Porch Bar sessions by in-house dJ kind, we are ready to Jbar durbar marg Space: Yes, Credit / debit Card: Yes, Wi-Fi: Yes, Thamel, Best chill Soaltee Crowne Saakar along with great serve, 6 pm onwards , Thamel, Best imported Friday and Saturday In-House Bar: Yes, Smoking Zone: Yes, Contact out music in town Plaza food and wine selection. 4438017 liquors and food, Live band Session and with special cocktail. Soaltee mode, relax every night 7 pm no: 4442615, email: [email protected] www.cubetheclub.com cozy ambience, live dj Session, Happy hour 4 pm – performance by and enjoy some of onwards. 4257658 Eden Lounge 4254831 SIGNATURE CUISINES 7 pm. 9851053235, dJ Saleem, rupesh, the finest drinks, 9841626582 Kathmandu mall, naresh and more every day, 6 pm to 10 Chicken Minimasange Rs. 250, Chicken Cordon- Sundhara. on The mix. Bugles & Tigers every evening, 5 pm pm. 4273999 Bleu Rs. 250, Attic Platter Rs. 300, Attic Fried every Friday 8 pm The everest Hotel, onwards, 4411595 Ragey Bar Chicken Rs. 200, Lemon Grilled Chicken Rs. 250 onwards. 4150062, new Baneshwor. Live Thamel, every night 4150063 Lakhey Restro Bar music by fusion band durbar marg. Fridays: dJ 7:30 pm onwards. from Philippines every Fusion session till wee hours, Funky Buddha Bar & Cafe evening from 7 pm – dwarika’s Hotel, 4256606 The Café opening Hours: 7 am – midnight, Seating 8:30 except monday. Battisputali. Live music Hyatt regency, Capacity: 250, Parking Space: Yes (Bike), Credit / debit Card: Yes, Wi-Fi: Yes, In-House Bar: Yes Smoking Zone: Yes, Contact no: 9841609064
SIGNATURE CUISINES Paneer Shashlik Rs. 200, Chicken Nacho Chips Rs. 200, Chicken Fahita Set Rs. 280, Spicy Chicken/ Pork with Rice and Spinach Rs. 300, Juicy Pepper Steak Rs. 350 Ramalaya Tea Room Irish Pub Location: Pani Pokhari Hill, opening Location: Lazimpat, opening Hours: 4 Hours: 10 am – 6 pm, (monday pm – 11pm, Seating Capacity: 73, Parking closed), Seating Capacity: 30, Parking OR2K Space: Yes, Credit / debit Card:Yes, Wi-Fi: Space: Yes, Credit / debit Card: Yes, opening Hours: 8 am - 1am, Seating Capacity: no, In-House Bar: Yes, Smoking Zone: Yes, Wi-Fi: no, In-House Bar: no, Smok- 200, Parking Space: no, Credit / debit Card: Contact no: 4005019, email: irishpub- ing Zone: Yes, Contact no: 4006589, no, Wi-Fi:Yes, In-House Bar: Yes, Smok- [email protected], Web page: www. email: [email protected], Web page: ing Zone: Yes, Contact no: 4422097, email: irishpubnepal.com www.rde.com.np [email protected], Web page: www.or2k. com SIGNATURE CUISINES SIGNATURE CUISINES Traditional Fish & Chips Rs. 530, Shepherd’s Organc Asparagus Soup with Sautéed SIGNATURE CUISINES Pie Rs. 590, Peppered Celt With Guinness- Mushroom Rs. 345, Dill and Gin Cured Marinade Rs. 520, Mini Chicken Burger Rs. Fresh Mint Lemonade Rs. 100, Village Goat Norwegian Salmon, Potato Salad, Beet 320, Irish Pub Pizza Rs. 490 Cheese Organic Salad Rs. 285, OR2K Combo Plat- Thamel House Restaurant Sorbet and Scallion Citrus Vinaigrette ter Rs. 390, Stuffed Veg. Combination Rs. 395 opening Hours: 10:30 am – 9:30 pm, Seating Rs. 465, Cilantro Crusted Tuna with Kiss From Zuri Rs. 195, Price: (+SC 10% ) Capacity: 170, Parking Space: no, Credit / Pok-Choy and Lemon Sesame Vinaigrette debit Card: Yes, Wi-Fi: no, In-House Bar: Yes Rs. 815, Organic Shitake Mushroom and Smoking Zone: Yes, Contact no: 4410388, Braised Leek Napoleon Red Wine Emul- email: [email protected], Web sion Rs. 545, Bailey’s Chocolate Peanut page:www.thamelhouse.com Crust Bar Cake with Basil Crème An- glaise and Strawberry Ice-crema Rs. 405 SIGNATURE CUISINES Bhumi Restro Lounge Newari Set Rs. 885, Nepali Set Rs. 1000, Bara Location: Lazimpat, opening Hours:11 Special Rs. 140, Catamari Special Rs. 140, am - 11pm, Seating Capacity: 150, Parking HOTEL PARKLAND Choulya Rs. 340 Space: Yes, Credit / debit Card: Yes, Wi-Fi: Special jungle safari package program for 2 Yes, In-House Bar: Yes, Smoking Zone: Yes, nights 3 days. Welcome drinks, all meals Contact no: 4412193 (breakfast, lunch, dinner & tea/coffee) accommodation in deluxe room, elephant- SIGNATURE CUISINES back safari, Tharu village visit, Visitor Bourbon Room Restro Bar Chicken & Egg Chatamari Rs. 90, Mixed Bara Jbar Rs. 110, Duck Chhoela (smoked) Rs. 150, Center visit, canoeing & elephant Breeding opening hours: 5pm - 12 midnight, Seating Location: Lal durbar, opening Hours: 12 Mutton Fokso Rs. 90, Bhumi Special Aalu Center visit, sunset view, Tharu Stick Capacity: 50, Parking Space: Yes, Credit/ noon - 11 pm, Seating Capacity: 95 Chat Rs. 200 dance, nature walk, bird-watching and debit Ca rd: Yes, Wi-Fi: Yes, In-House B ar: Yes, Parking Space: Yes, Credit / debit Card: Yes, many more. Foreigners - USd $140 nett. Smoking Zone: Yes, Contact no: 4411595, Wi-Fi : Yes, In-House Bar: Yes, Smoking Zone: per person, nepalis - rs. 5,500 nett. per email: [email protected], Web page: www. Yes, Contact no: 4441703, email: nabint@ person. Chitwan national Park, Sauraha jbarthamel.com gmail.com KTm office: Thamel, 4701887, 4701888, SIGNATURE CUISINES Third Eye Restaurant SIGNATURE CUISINES Cell: 9841229970, 9851022652, parkland@ Golden Fried Prawn Rs 550, Classical caesar opening Hours: 10 am -10 pm, Seating Capac- Nachos Grande Rs. 400, Bourbon Room Jumbo mail.com.np, www.wildlifenepal.com salad Rs 175, Grilled Chicken Breast Rs. 350 ity: 400, Parking Space: Yes, Credit / debit Combo Rs. 400, Grilled Pork Chops Rs. 400, Beer Batter Fish Rs. 325, Pasta Rs. 325 Card: Yes, Wi-Fi : Yes, In-House Bar: Yes, Smok- Grilled Chicken with Creamy Pepper Sauce Rs. ing Zone: Yes / no, Contact no: 4260160 350, Hot and Spicy Pizza Rs. 320
SIGNATURE CUISINES Chicken Tandoori (Full) Rs. 570, Chicken Tikka Masala Rs. 395, Chicken But- ter Masala Rs. 350, Muttooti Masala Rs. 405, Gosth Shashikurma Rs. 355 NOTE: The details provided in the listings are tentative and are subject to change. gourmet Fr!day Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 15
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trying to copy the western culture. We are proud of what the restaurant reflects via its décor.” says Deepak The Ghangri Café Shrestha, the Managing Di- Funky Buddha Bar & Cafe Pulchwok Lalitpur, 5528703 Visit us for Sumai open momo and many rector. Thamel, 9841609064 more Chinese Cuisines Indeed, the only things that adds a modern touch to Chicken Drumstick, Rs.240 the restaurant is the wrought- Mexican Steak Rs. 500 iron furniture in the casual dining area, the wooden fur- niture in the fine dining room and the continental cuisine it offers. “Actually we came up with the name ‘Black Pepper’ be- cause our specialty is conti- nental food.” shares Deepak Shrestha. But why include continental cuisine, if you’re trying to promote Nepali cul- Tej Bhawan (The Garden Restaurant) Bronco Billy Lazimpat, Uttardhoka, 4440567 Harihar Bhawan, Pulchwok, 5526212 ture? “We are promoting fine dining in our restaurant, and Samay Baji, Rs. 210 Black Charmin boy-Rs 325 for that continental cuisine is the best. However, we have also included a Black Pepper Special Nepali Thali, to cel- ebrate our own tradition.” Recently opened on 24 Oc- tober, Black Pepper seems to have created a very good im- pression, already. A customer, Vicky Teufer exclaims, “I’ve been waiting for this restau- rant to open since the last 2 Hot Bread Jbar months. Now I’m finally here, Food Court @ Blue Bird mall, 4228833 Thamel, 4411595 and I absolutely love it! The s dusk falls and the last glow of the Newari hanging atmosphere is amazing, the Chicken Bacon Roll, Rs. 350 Stuffed Chicken with Cream Cheese of the bright red hues lamps, Khaddalus, lights the at- staff is well-trained and the Olive Tapenade and Red Cabbage, Rs. 640 of the evening sky disap- mosphere at night, accentuating food is great too.” Apear, the soft warm glow these details even further. From fine dining to casual of candles transport you into a “Dwarika’s Hotel has been dining to just having a couple different world. The mellow gur- our inspiration while designing of after-dinner drinks with gle of water from the traditional the restaurant. We believe that, your friends, Black Pepper’s dhungedharas has a calming effect as Nepalis, we need to promote compound encompasses ev- on the senses. Welcome to Black our own culture, rather than erything to fulfill your every Pepper, Jhamsikhel, the newest need. It’s open from 12 pm to address for continental dining in THe FIrST THInG 10 pm and a dinner or lunch Kathmandu. for two might cost you around The first thing you’d notice YoU’d noTICe Rs.1000 to Rs.2500, depend- Absolute Bar Ramalaya Tea Room about Black Pepper is the tradi- aBoUT BLaCK ing on what you eat of course. Hotel narayani Complex, 5521408 Pani Pokhari Hill, 4006589 tional Newari way in which the PePPer IS THe Visit on Friday nights, and proprietors seem to have de- your ears will be treated with signed the restaurant. From the TradITIonaL soothing live music. If you’ve Fried Tofu, Rs. 325 Cripsy Banana Ring and Grilled Prawn with Tomato Salsa, Rs.450 walls that are adorned with Ne- neWarI WaY come for a sojourn in Nepal, pali bricks and bakhampa’s to the In WHICH THe then you can even rent one of bayalgada wheels that greet you the three guest rooms in the at the front door; from the table- ProPrIeTorS building and make your stay cloths and napkins that are all Seem To HaVe in Nepal extra special. The black, red and white, symbolizing deSIGned THe seating capacity is 90, and the traditional Newari costume there is a conference room in Hakupotasi to the intricately reSTaUranT. the restaurant for business made wooden pillars, everything purposes. speaks of traditional Newari For reservations, call culture. The soft golden 5521897, 5536926 or visit www.blackpepper.com.np ! Yin Yang Restaurant Third Eye Restaurant Thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510 Thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289 conbecause there is more to lifesume
Hanging on the walls of the Graphic The Station’s two locations, in stupas, Yetis and mandalas, yet The Station T-shirt boutique are colorful Kupondole and Thamel, show- Station keeps the designs fresh and funky tops for men and women, case the best of what the T-shirt and new compared to other shirts emblazoned with creative and shop has to offer for nepalis found around the city. The Station eye-catching print designs. Graphic and tourists alike. many of The has a large collection of shirts for Station, also known as ‘The Station’, Station’s T-shirts bring a twist to those looking for gifts, individual- has been infusing plain T-shirts with the ubiquitous tourist tops found ized souvenirs to bring home from unique screen print designs for scattered throughout Thamel. There nepal or some added style to the nearly a decade in Kathmandu. are shirts with prints of Ganesh, personal wardrobe. The majority of The Station’s shirts are 100% cotton and some are made with a cotton-hemp mix. no matter the fabric, the store’s direc- T-shirts with a tor of Graphics, Jailendra Shrestha, says their main concern is the Back to the Bygone quality of their designs, fabrics and — Yukta Bajracharya fabric dyes. no woman, no cry – a Bob marley poster hangs on the wall. There is “We started this business 10 years a typewriter, a gramophone and an ancient computer placed in one ago because we wanted to give of the corners. The wooden pillars look as if they’ve been burnt; the quality items and quality designs to chandelier as if it is ages old. one might, at first, find the place a bit shop review the public,” says Shrestha. ‘spooky’, but that is exactly what lends uniqueness to the place. Customers can expect new shirts Welcome to Vintage Café and Pub. Located at Woodland Complex, to arrive approximately every 15 it has been revamped and reopened under a new management, and days. The printed shirts come in a is here to celebrate the vintage spirit. This ‘hang-out-for-all’ destina- — Leah Olson range of different color varieties tion aims to give its visitors the maximum in entertainment. Karaoke Twist with a number of designs, both in nights every week, live band performances during weekends, and rainbow colors and gold and silver occasional dance parties are all lined up here for your enjoyment. The metallics. Plain crew-neck shirts entire ambience of Vintage is itself alluring, and if that’s not enough, are available, as well as shirts with the panoramic view of the festive durbar marg that the place offers funky neckline cuts. will definitely have you seduced. according to Shrestha, their T-shirts on the food front, Vintage offers all types of cuisine, including have become very popular with mexican, Italian and Indian delicacies. a specialty on their menu is the nepalis living abroad. Just as the Vintage Special Platter which is a motley of mushroom chili, sukuti “I nY” tees are widely worn by sandeko, French fries, chicken sekuwa and salad. at the bar, go for americans, The Station’s T-shirts are Vintage signature cocktails like after Burner and Flaming Lamborghini. worn by nepalis wanting to show and adding to the uniqueness that Vintage Café and Pub is, a six-feet- some patriotism. tall shisha pot is also on the list. The Station is beginning to intro- So drop in for some stress-busting time with your family and friends, duce new styles of shirts that have and rekindle memories of the good old days ! no prints, but focus on style, good Wi-Fi: Ye s wearability and fabric. The new Parking Space: Ye s offerings include a simple yet stylish Opening Hours: 12 noon onwards, seven days a week line of effortless tops for women. ! consume Fr!day Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 17
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With the Tihar consumer scheme ‘LG Sunko purchase of every Hyundai i10, i20 or a appliances are sold in 107 countries distributor of Tata vehicles for Tika”. The scheme offers sure-shot Yamaha Dhoom Offer Santro, customers stand a chance to win across the world. nepal, has launched schemes for prizes on the purchase of every LG morang auto Works, the sole free laptops, Samsung Galaxy mobiles, both commercial vehicles as well product. Customers are entitled to get Himstar’s Offers distributor of Yamaha vehicles in or one-year vehicle insurance and free as small cars this festive season. a gram of Sunko Tika on the purchase Him electronics has announced a nepal, has introduced a promotional ownership transfer. The company is also The company is offering buyers of of either a 26-inch or 32-inch LCd or new scheme called ‘Himstar Tara scheme for their customers, which giving away an i10, i20 and a Santro each its commercial vehicles a variety of Led TV, and two grams of Sunko Tika Tipau Tipau offer’ on the occasion of is sure to be a hit. Yamaha has as bumper prizes. 4101556 introduced the ‘Yamaha dashain prizes ranging from goats to 26-inch on the purchase of 42-inch LCd or dashain and Tihar. Customers can avail dhoom’ scheme where on the Samsung LCd TVs. Small car buyers Honda Festival Offer Led TV. There are other exciting prizes, of scratch cards on every purchase of purchase of Yamaha bikes, customers get five tolas of 24-carat gold. This Syakar Company Ltd., the authorized on offer as well. 5525041 Himstar television and refrigerator and scheme is not applicable for Indica win gold and silver coins, emergency can get sure-shot gifts from Yamaha. distributor of Honda bikes for nepal, Chevrolet’s Special Offer dLe and Sumo Victa. 4230340 lights, induction cookers and attractive 4261160 has offered a dashain and Tihar scheme Vijay motors Pvt. Ltd., the authorized where on the purchase of every Honda cash prizes. 4268252 Celebrate with Hero Honda distributor of Chevrolet motors for TVS Vroom Vroom S cheme bike, one can get a scratch card and win Syakar Company Ltd., the nepal, is offering customers special Dugar Exchange Mela arun Intercontinental Traders, cash prizes starting from rs. 4,000 to authorized distributor for Hero cash discount, free accessories, three dugar Brothers & Sons, a subsidiary of the authorized distributor of TVS rs. 10,000. In addition, 25 lucky people Honda Bikes for nepal, is offering a years/ one lakh kilometers warranty, six the Tm dugar Group, is holding dugar motorbikes and scooters for nepal, will get a chance to win 10 grams of scratch-card offer where customers free servicings, bank finance, exchange auto exchange mela during this festive has launched a promotion scheme, gold. 4225132 the ‘TVS Vroom Vroom Clic k off er’ can get cash discount of rs. 3,700 facility, free road and registration tax season. The exchange mela will see the that will run from dashain till Tihar to rs. 4,000, a gram of gold or 50 KIA’s Double Advantage for one fiscal year, as part of its festive participation of global brands like nissan, 2010. The company is giving away a grams of silver on the purchase of Continental associates, the authorized offer. 4433205 mahindra, royal enfield and John deere every Hero Honda bike as a part among others. Customers can exchange Canon 10-mega pixel digital camera, distributor of KIa motors for nepal, Dashain with Wine of its dashain and Tihar offer. The any vehicle during the fair. The mela will including a 2-GB memory card and has introduced its festive scheme, Greenline Centre, an exclusive company is also giving away two 42- also have arrangements for financing charger for free with the purchase “double advantage” for the upcoming showroom of imported wines, whiskies inch Philips TV to two lucky winners for customers. It will be held at the of every TVS motorbike or scooters. dashain and Tihar festivals. Under the and liqueurs,has announced a special and eighteen 37” Philips TV to company’s showroom in Balaju. 4362992 5545891 scheme, every purchaser of KIa Picanto, dashain offer on a selected range of eighteen lucky winners. 4225132 KIa rio or KIa Cerato gets heavy cash wines. They have a ‘buy two get one G’Five Offers Clear Cut Hit & Fit discounts of up to rs. 150,000 and Samsung Jhyammai free’ offer on the following wines; Discount arun Intercontinental Traders, gifts like a Sony 12.1-mega pixel digital Him electronics Pvt. Ltd., the outback Chase Shiraz, outback Chase Call mobility Pvt. Ltd., authorized the authorized dealer of maruti camera. 4111776 automobiles for nepal, has launched official marketer of Samsung, has Chardonnay, Terre de roguende distributor of G’Five mobile for a festive scheme called Hit & Fit offer. introduced its festive offer scheme CG’s ‘Dashain Aayo’ Corbieres and domaine de massia nepal, has launched a festive Under the scheme, customers can get a “Samsung Jhyammai”. The scheme CG electronics has introduced a festive Chardonnay. a special rate for scheme called ‘Clear Cut 10% discount of up to rs. 100,000 with the entitles customers to get a scratch offer “malai Po dashain aayo”. The two australian premium wines, La Flat discount offer’ under which purchase of every maruti Suzuki vehicle card with the purchase of every company is offering sure-shot gifts of nunciatura Viura and nautico Wild customers can get a 10 percent depending on the model. 5545891 Samsung product. Customers can other CG products with the purchase Berry Shiraz is also on offer. along with discount on mrP rate of any win cash prizes or five CFL bulbs or of any CG electronic item. Under the this, customers can get one 750-ml model of G’Five mobile. The offer Tata Festival Sale Samsung d Vd pla yer o r Sa msung scheme, customers can also get the magnum Bottle for free on the purchase is valid for a month beginning from Sipradi Trading, the authorized microwave oven through these golden chance to win back the total of two 1.5l magnum bottles. 4257277 october 10. 4240886
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GIZMO MISCELLANEOUS and is served in all three sizes – regular, medium and Family. G’Five 760 mobile launched Mama Mia! Pizza Hut is also offering a ‘meal for 2’ Call mobility, the authorized dealer of Pizza Hut presents another of its different package – a wholesome meal that allows strokes G’Five mobile phones in nepal, has delicious offerings - authentic hand- you to choose a choice of garlic bread, a brought out a new range of mobile stretched pizzas or ‘Pizza mia’ which pan pizza and a beverage for rs. 599 only! handsets. The company has stated will surely impress our nepali taste that the G’Five 760 phone is the buds because of its light crust. Starting Suvari Showroom latest offering from the G’Five stable. at rs. 125, the Pizza mia range includes mediterian Link Holdings today unveiled The unique car design coupled with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options the Suvari showroom on the ground Failed Stripes a metallic finish makes the handest floor of the United World Trade Centre, — Yukta Bajracharya stand out among other mobile phones. Tripureshwor. Suvari is a renowned I almost got killed while crossing the road via a zebra crossing, last This dual-SIm phone supports two men’s wear clothing range from Turkey. week. and the week before that. and countless other times before. If GSm SImS and facilitates dual standby The brand designs, produces and sells you do not harbor wishes of taking premature leave from your earthly features. formal and casual clothing for men abode, wisen up my fellow pedestrians. in domestic and international stores. Broadlink Services Begin Suvari has expanded its product range Broadlink network & Communication to trousers, suits, shirts, jackets, blazers, There are two types of people in Kathmandu. one, who have scant regard Pvt. Ltd. has launched the next cuff links, ties, leather shoes, leather for traffic rules and put their lives at risk and the braking skills of motorists generation of WiFi services and Internet belts and wallets. The company has based telephony service for costumers to the test every day, twisting, turning, scurrying, jumping, plunging across three product lines—Suvari Classic, in nepal. The services were launched roads, in their efforts to ‘get to the other side’ (pun intended!). The other, Suvari VIP and Suvari active. in Kathmandu, Butwal, Pokhara and like me, try and obey all applicable traffic rules, including looking for a Hetauda from 1 november. Nepali Honey - The Best Quality zebra crossing whilst crossing busy thoroughfares. The former are a very Honey produced in Jumla district has acrobatic lot (consider accelerating from 0-20 in split seconds, and coming The internet packages provided by to a standstill from a sudden burst of speed instantaneously). I see them as Broadlink have been designed in such been declared as the best quality honey a way that customers do not need at the 71st International Honey Show light-footed dancers. The latter, who seek refuge from reckless rascals (a to stick with a fixed speed or fixed held in London. Farmers in the district senseless majority) in zebra crossings, probably are not. The next time you duration. Broadlink’s Internet Voice process honey produced by a rare bee are on a zebra crossing and you see a variety of vehicles rushing at you, Services for making international calls species named Apis Serana found only in don’t be elated thinking that the people behind the wheels would know is available through IP Phone, Soft Karnali zone and Jammu & Kashmir of that they need to stop and let pedestrians cross first. You’d be naïve to take Phone and mobile dialers. Broadlink India. Jumla is home to a wide varieties of fl owers that are available only in such considerations for granted. I know the feeling when people screech has been providing Internet services to a halt within inches of you and look at you as if you are the dumbest to its customers in nepal since 2006. the highlands of the Himalayas. Honey produced here is of very high quality a**hole on earth! Then, you are the one mumbling excuses instead of them. Currently, it has more than 300 outlets You are forced to make way for vehicles even if you are walking on the in the country. because bees feed on nectar of a wide varieties of native fl owers. white stripes. ok, so for expecting vehicles to stop for people crossing the roads at zebra crossings, I am a fool!
sets, entertainment units, wardrobes etc. out of disappointment, frustration and quite a few “nearly -got-hit-by- These products are of the highest quality a-vehicle-at-the-zebra-crossing” incidents, I am forced to ask out loud Furniture Extraordinaire and are manufactured in S.B. Furniture’s state-of-the-art factories in Thailand. “are those white stripes painted on roads mere decorations?
Keeping the customer in mind S.B. Whether its ignorance or innocence on the part of drivers, I know not. Furniture lays a lot of emphasis on But neither is an excuse. Zebra crossings are a right of way for pedes- innovation which ultimately benefit the end user. S.B. Furniture uses low trians. Just because one is sitting behind the wheels of an automobile formaldehyde in the manufacture of its doesn’t give them the license to violate the rights of us pedestrians. What furniture which conforms to european do you think? Till I get some answers I shall be the fool that they have Class 1 Furniture standards. This made me and wait for the day when zebra crossings actually work. ! translates into no eye irritation and nasal discomfort and is non toxic to the user’s health. The Kathmandu showroom provides clients with interior design consultant service, 3d pro designer, on- site interior inspector, expert assembly service, after sales service and exclusive moving service. .B. Furniture is a multinational home furniture and markets its brand that is synonymous products worldwide under two brand S.B. Furniture is a multinational company internationally with quality names - S.B. Furniture and Koncept. The committed to quality. It is an ISo 9002 furniture. S.B. Furniture is one of Kathmandu showroom will be retailing and ISo 14001 certified company using Sthe largest manufacturers of furniture furniture from both these brands. the highest quality of raw materials and in Thailand with over 40 years of fittings. It has an international quality experience in modern contemporary The showroom which has been control standard in place and is constantly home furniture and is represented in designed by the S.B. Furniture team of innovating and improving with continuous more than 30 countries. S.B. Furniture Thailand will be showcasing beds, sofas, research and development to deliver the specializes in modern contemporary children’s bedroom furniture, dining highest possible quality to it’s clientele.
just that you get what you pay. However, and new designs are being introduced. what a customer gets from our furniture With the opening of the new market insight is quality, durability and an internationally showroom at Panipokhari we have tested brand with international standard given our customers an introductory showroom, carpentry team trained by discount for a limited time. technicians from S.B. Furniture, Thailand, mod livin’ and world class service. We are in the Custom-made furnitures are still Sudarshan N. Joshi business for the long haul and we plan to preferred over readymade ones. let the consumer know that what they How would SB Furniture assure director, S.B. Furniture get with us is value for money. its customers with high quality products? If you always wanted to do up With this new showroom, what That is an assumption you are schemes will you be providing to making. We are of the belief, based your house with world class Friday Weekly, 77 Cdo office, Kupondole, Lalitpur, nepal. your customers? on consumer trends and the import eCS media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, nepal. 5011571. readymade furnture, S.B. Furniture no. 40 4 - 10 november, 2010 We bank on the S.B. brand and we of knock down furniture, that ������and more of Thailand might just be what you do not really believe in gimmicks and readymade furniture has surpassed ���������������������������������� Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA have been looking for. schemes to sell our products. What we the sale of custom-made furniture. S.B. Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA Contributing Editor: VIVIAN YONZON do offer however is quality furniture Furniture has been in the furniture Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Asst. Editor: AYUSHA NIROLA With a lot of Chinese furniture that are of the same standards sold in manufacturing business for over 30 Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Inhouse Writers: SUYASHA SITAULA, Deputy Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NILADRI S. PARIAL YUKTA BAJRACHARYA, SHREEYA JOSHI being imported in the country over 40 countries that S.B. Furniture years and has a presence in over 40 Editorial Secretary: PRAGYA POKHREL at cheap prices, do you consider exports to. We do have customer countries. our assurance is the S.B. Design & Production Executive: SANJEEV SHRESTHA this market a competition? loyalty programs whereby we offer Furniture brand which has been tested Color Separation: Design Assistant: DIPESH MAHARJAN CTP Nepal Pvt. Ltd, HATTIBAN, Sr. Photographer: DASH B. MAHARJAN every furniture manufacturer or discounts and added benefits to people over time. We are the only showroom 525.0466, 525.0468 Photographer: YOGENDRA MAHARJAN importer is competition. There has Asst. Managers, Sales & Marketing: who shop with us regularly. We also in nepal offering a warranty on our Printing: Jagadamba Press, Hattiban, BIJENDRA PRADHAN, ANGIRAS MANANDHAR been a glut of Chinese imports that have an annual sale whereby we do products which go on to show that 525.0017/18/19 Ad Enquiries: [email protected] have flooded the market. I would not sell our stock at reduced prices as our we are sure of the quality we promise Distributor: Asst. Managers, Business Development: Kasthamandap Distribution Pvt. Ltd. AVISHEK RAJ PRADHAN, SHWETA BUDHATHOKI say Chinese furniture’s are cheap, it’s parent company is always innovating our customers. 424.7241 Subscription & Distribution Executive: BIKRAM SHRESTHA
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