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ith Fun Factory bringing the 6D Soon after the 6D theatre emerged besides movie experience to Kathmandu, 4D, the latter was upgraded to 8D. 8 dimen- movie-lovers now have a unique and sions? Or 8 effects? In the quest to find the Wmulti-sensory experience, (not) for right answer to my question, I went on a “D” the first time in Nepal. Apart from the usual excursion. 4D was an invigorating experience, audio-visual show, one can even smell, ride and most probably because it was a novel experi- interact. The smart chairs are equipped with leg, ence. With the advent of 6D, my episode of 4D butt and back ticklers, neck and face air blasts, seemed subpar. 6D offered better image clar- water sprays, stereo speakers and scent and wind ity, extra effects and smoother motions. With effects along with seven different motions. higher hopes, I gave 8D a whirl. But I was sub- 6D was preceded by 4D, another multi-sen- merged in disappointment. It had nothing more sory experience, which entices the four senses than 6D, and well, when 4D had sizzled at the - vision, smell, sound and touch. 6D does the same arena, 8D unfortunately fizzled. same thing, so why isn’t it called 4D? “Its be- It would not be wrong to say that the in- cause of the awareness level of the general crease in the number before the “D” doesn’t public. They don’t understand what multi- mean anything, but is solely a marketing gim- sensory effects mean and it is very difficult to mick. The low incomprehension level of the communicate in a language that is understood general Nepali consumers has been exploited widely in the market. The only language the time and again, and this is no exception. In the public understands now is “D” and hence our course of my research, I have witnessed audi- focus on the alphabet. What we offer is more ence returning from 8D grumbling how they than the 4D experience - we have more motion should have watched 6D, or that it wasn’t up and hall effects”, explains Sushil Thapa from to their expectations. Voicing all “D” lovers, I Fun Factory. So we get it, 6D offers more than say put a stop to this “D” mayhem, we look for the 4D theatre. But what about 8D?! quality and not the quantity (of the D). Courtesy: Fun Factory 6D Theatre, City Centre, Kamalpokhari City Centre, Theatre, Fun Factory 6D Courtesy: exhibition in Nepal. She said, “He page3 wanted to reach as many souls and eyes as possible, and this exhi- make your statement bition serves his purpose.” Keeping the At the opening of the ex- his week, Kathmanduites hibition on 12 November at will get a rare opportu- Yala Maya Kendra, the venue nity to witness the works was abuzz with dignitaries and of one of the most promi- who’s who of Kathmandu. Of t th nent artist of the 20 Centutry, the 32 works, in the galleries of Marc Chagall (1887-1985) from Yala Maya Kendra, 20 are offset 12 November to 21 November MaGIC– Ayusha Nirola alIVe prints, and the rest are reproduc- at Yala Maya Kendra, Patan tions of Chagall’s lithographs. Dhoka. Entitled ‘Marc Chagall: Speaking at the program, can be taken as an inspiration for dition and modern forms of art Spread in three rooms, the ex- The Magic of Colour’, the ex- prominent Nepali artist Madan Nepali artists. “Chagall empha- can definitely learn something hibition has biography panels hibition is being put together Chitrakar shared with the au- sized on folk tradition and blend- from his work,” he opined. on the artist’s life in both Nepali by the Spinal Injury Rehabilita- dience a brief life history of ed it with modern art and created Meret Meyer, Marc Chagall’s and English. tion Centre (SIRC) in Saanga, Chagall and his works. Similarly, something new. His originality is granddaughter, who was also pres- The organizers believe that Kavre District, with the help of artist and art critic Mukesh Malla what makes him stand out. Nepali ent at the program, expressed her this exhibition will be a treat Chagall’s granddaughter, Meret talked about how Chagall’s work artists who are torn between tra- happiness in being able to hold this for art lovers and students alike Meyer, who is one of the cura- as ‘lithography, a printmaking tors, along with Jürg Kunz, both technique, is not practiced in from Berne, Switzerland. Nepal as of yet and therefore, it In order to get a preview of the introduces one to the medium.’ exhibition a small gathering of All of the works are being do- artists, art critics, art students and nated to SIRC upon the completion journalist was held at the venue of the weeklong exhibition and ac- on 11 November. Welcoming the cording to Kanak Dixit, SIRC plans guests, Kanak Mani Dixit, a board to display the posters once a year at member of SIRC said, “Chagall the Center in order to encourage has been credited to being one of art lovers, students and the general the pioneers of modernism and is public to come to Saanga. He also also known as one of the greatest stated that the exhibition would figurative artists of the 20th cen- be free but a special catalogue on tury but unfortunately not many Chagall and the exhibition will be are familiar with his work. So available for purchase. through this small gathering, we Read the exclusive interview wanted you to know more about with Chagall’s granddaugh- Chagall’s life.” In this regard, he ter and the co-curator of the also requested the people present exhibition “Chagall in Nepal: to make noise about the exhibition, The Magic of Colour” on next which will be held at Saanga. week’s Fr!day. ! 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what: mega model grand Finale 2010 where: army officer’s Club, Sundhara spotted: r.K manandhar, abhaya Subba, malvika Subba, noyo Singh, Prashant Tamrakar, Dibya Subba enjoyed: enthralling music, well- choreographed sequences and designs toP 3 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. BLUe ViBes The Himalayan Blues Festival is back again, bringing international artists and PoSt US: Listings can be what’s on their beautiful blues music along with it. sent by email – events@ 2. Dance eXTRaVaganZa! fridayweekly.com.np or call things to do Dance your weekend away by joining in the International Salsa Festival, a us at any of the following first in nepal. numbers - 5011571, 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 3. magic oF coLoR Listings are free, but 18 19 20 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view the famous French-russian artist, marc Chagall’s art work. inclusion is not guaranteed 21 22 23 24 due to limited space.

Time: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm remote Balgo hills region in Western Nepal’s 1st International Salsa festival aRT Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk australia, being showcased at the Siddhartha art Gallery. opening Date: 19 november (Friday), Closing Date: 21 november (Sunday), The magic of color 4419353, [email protected] Venue: Sanepa International Club (Workshops), 4420564, [email protected] opening Date: 13 november Soft charcoal sketches on handmade Photos of Risk (Saturday) Deadline for entries: 24 november The most awaited dance event of the year is finally here! If you are a dance paper and textiles. These wonderful Closing Date: 21 november (Wednesday) aficionado it couldn’t get better than this. The International Salsa Festival, the first in creations of annika Heed, an artist (Sunday) nepal, organized by the Salsa Dance academy is sure to make waves. from Stockholm, Sweden, are sure Time: 10 am to 6 pm This is a call for all photographers, to leave you mesmerized. professional or non-professional, who The festival is set to start on 19 november, and end on 21 november. Beginner or advanced, Venue: Yala maya Kendra, are really, and truly passionate about old or young – anyone has the liberty to join this festival. all you have to have is the PatanDhoka, 5553767 mantra on the wind what they do. Photo.circle is managing a passion to learn how to dance and enjoy it. Learn Latin dances, hip-hopping, from top-notch opening Date: 16 november If you’re passionate about art, then photo contest for nepal risk reduction instructors from around the globe, in the whole day workshops. In the evenings show off all (Tuesday) this is the event for you. Witness the Consortium (nrrC), UnDP. Submit that you’ve learned during the day in the parties and performances. Closing Date: 6 December (monday) famous works of russian-born marc Time: 11 am to 5 pm photos that show risk and/or measures The international dance instructors/choreographers that are coming to nepal to share Chagall (1887 – 1985), one of the Venue: Kathmandu Contemporary to reduce risk, under the categories of their zeal for dance are Susana montero, Salsa instructor from UK; James and alex, Latin most successful 20th century French arts Centre (KCaC), Jhamsikhel school and hospital safety, or emergency dance instructors from Dubai; Shirly Sharabat, Salsa instructor from Israel; Kash Dolma, painters, right here in Kathmandu. 5521120 response, or flood management and Salsa instructor form India; Sita Dance, Belly Dance instructor from netherland; rafi The exhibition is being organized communities, and you might get to win Vayani, Salsa instructor from the netherlands; Vineeth naidu, Latin dance instructor from by the Spinal Injury rehabilitation Sandy Shum is an impressionist the grand prize of rs.50,000; or if not India; and last but not the least, Chris Thomas, Hip Hop dance instructor from US. Centre (SIrC) with the help of photographer, who was born in first prize, at least the second and third Chagall’s granddaughter, meret meyer, California and has been living in prizes amounting to rs.30,000 and If you are enthusiastic about dance, make sure you do not miss this festival! who is one of the curators, along asia for two decades. Using a rs.15,000 respectively. There are also Participate, and just dance your weekend away. (Shreeya Joshi) with Jurg Kunz, both from Bern, vintage Polaroid SX-70 camera and 5 additional special mention prizes of Switzerland. of her grandfather’s the now extinct Zero film, she has rs.5000 each that will be awarded in cosT art and the exhibition meyer says created impressionistic photography each of the 4 categories. Full Pass: rs. 2, 500 for Students (ID required) “He wanted to reach as much souls for over ten years. She exhibits rs. 3, 000 for non-students her works internationally, and her For more information, log into http:// (includes 3 days workshop, performance and 3 night party pass) and as many eyes as possible, and this exhibition serves his purpose.” photographs are held in private www.un.org.np/nrrc/photosofrisk workshop Pass: rs. 1, 500 (Includes only workshops) There are 32 works of Chagall in the collections all over the world. Party Pass: rs. 1, 500 (Includes only parties) gallery, 20 of them are offset prints now she is exhibiting her works Drop-in (one hour class): rs. 300 while the rest are reproductions in Kathmandu. She contributes a FaiR/eXPo one Party Ticket: rs. 500 percentage of all sales to projects in of his lithographs. Spread in three gTe handicraft exhibition rooms, the exhibition will also have need in Thailand, Bhutan and north opening Date: 18 nov (Thursday), biography panels on the artist’s life in and South america. 5pm both nepali and english. once in a Lifetime Closing Date: 21 nov (Sunday), 2pm opening Date: 21 november Venue: GTe office, neer Bhawan, Qs (Sunday) Sanepa Closing Date: 5 December (Sunday) with Vineeth Time: 11 am to 6 pm Shanti SewaGriha is organizing a Venue: Siddhartha art Gallery, Babar handicraft exhibition featuring naidu handicraft artists, who will be Salsa Dance Instructor, India mahal revisited 4218048, 4438979 demonstrating beautiful silver jewelry, silk Dhaka-shawls, paper products, 3 enjoy mixed media works of art by Christmas decorations and bead australian artist, Donato rosella, at embroidery among others. There will Dance maestro the Siddartha art Gallery. also be a photo exhibition by annette This exhibition, is sure to be a treat, Bopp, a journalist from Hamburg. Bopp Vineeth Naidu, the sassy salsa king, from India, has come to Nepal to do for art lovers and students alike as Balgo visited Shanti in march this year, and is what he does best –dance and share his enthusiasm of dance with all lithography, a printmaking technique, opening Date: 21 november publishing a photo-book in Germany those participating in the International Salsa Festival. Fr!day caught up is not practiced in nepal as of yet (Sunday) of the pictures she has taken then. with him and got him talking. and therefore, it introduces one to Closing Date: 5 December (Sunday) the medium. artist and art Critic Time: 11 am to 6 pm ethnic Fete with so many talented instructors taking part in the festival, what mukesh malla, says how nepali artists Venue: Siddhartha art Gallery, Baber Date: 20 november (Saturday) new and different elements are you bringing to the table? can take an inspiration from Chagall’s mahal revisited In a festival every instructor brings something different to the table. In Time: 10 am to 3 pm work. “Chagall emphasized on folk 4218048, 4438979 Venue: Triyog Higher Secondary my case, I am introducing a completely new dance form “The Dominican tradition and blended it with modern Bachata”. Bachata, also called “music of bitterness” due to its high passion School, Dhapasi art and created something new. His Be impressed by the explosion of 4365285, 4381695 content is a rhythm born in the Dominican republic. I wish to teach this originality is what makes him stand colour and energy coming from new form to the participants of this festival. out. nepali artists who are torn the 26 contemporary australian Join ‘The Triyog annual Fete’ organized Indigenous paintings and etchings, by the Triyog Higher Secondary School having participated in so many international festivals, what are your between tradition and modern forms by 18 internationally renowned to celebrate its 23rd year of inception. expectations from nepal’s 1st international salsa Festival? of art can definitely learn something and emerging artists from the Well, in terms of expectations, I believe that the people vary in their culture from his work,” he says. attend this event and you’ll get to and opinions according to their country. I have seen enthusiasts here who enjoy great food and games as well as all of the works are being donated musical and dance performances by are ready to give it all they’ve got to learn new dance forms and that, in to SIrC upon the completion of the itself, gives me immense satisfaction. To know that what you are teaching the students. Show up in traditional weeklong exhibition. The exhibition costumes, because the theme this year matters is all one can expect. This international festival in nepal will meet is free but a special catalogue on the standards of every instructor who will be present here, is all I hope. is ethnic, and you might even win the Chagall and the exhibition will be “Best Dressed” title. how are you planning to support saLsa nePaL, during the rest of available for purchase. your stay in nepal, apart from the festival? Salsa nepal has shown a promising future for nepal’s dance culture The Blue Tone inTeRacTion development. In the interest of contributing to this cause, I will be taking regular opening Date: 14 november Justice injustice classes at the academy after the festival also. I would like to see the students (Sunday) benefit from the techniques and styles that I have in store for them. (Shreeya Joshi) Date: 18 november (Thursday) Closing Date: 19 november (Friday) Time: 3 pm events Fr!day Issue 42 | 18 - 24 November, 2010 7

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Venue: martin Chautari, Thapathali of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Date: 19 november (Friday) Date: 3 December (Friday) misceLLaneoUs 4240243 Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong Time: 7 pm onwards Time: 7 pm onwards Kaalbela dream of a great adventure when he ties Venue: The Factory, Thamel Venue: 1905 restaurant, Kantipath This time for the media Discussion Series, thousands of balloons to his house and opening Date: 1 november (monday) arun Pradhan’s documentary Sweat flies away to the wilds of South america. abhaya and the Steam Injuns, the rock The Golden moments: Tribute to rock Closing Date: 30 november (Tuesday) Drenched Land is being showcased first, Their journey to a lost world, where band with lead singer abhaya Subba Wiese, series will come to an end on 3 December, [email protected] followed by a discussion on the film. they encounter some strange, exotic and drummer Sanjit Tuladhar, lead guitarist with an all-star musical event, with all the Donate funds to support a film project This documentary is about the people of surprising characters, is filled with hilarity, rinchen Palzar and bass guitarist rajesh bands who performed for the series coming “Kaalbela” by Deepak rauniyar as well Dharan’s upper hills who have been evicted emotion and wildly imaginative adventure. Shrestha, is all set out to rock the house together one last time. Join this event and as to support nepali cinema. so as to preserve the watershed present with their music on the first day of the celebrate the good-old-rock music days. note: advance registration at USeF- there. Though the government has said event. Be sure not to miss it! Your support for this movie, and nepali nepal required. Rock on! that it has provided compensation to them, Date: 20 november (Saturday) Cinema in general, could help put nepal on only a marginal number of the evicted have Time: 2 pm to 6 pm the international radar screen of feature film- received it. The documentary depicts the Venue: Tundikhel making. It will also showcase to the world the state’s injustice towards indigenous people. mUsic experience of a nepal emerging from conflict The film is in nepali, with english subtitles. aD venture advertising Pvt. Ltd. is Blue Vibes and give nepalis the opportunity to lend organizing this charitable concert, to help their support in a meaningful way. manage Your mind opening Date: 17 november raise funds for their social campaign – Date: 20 november (Saturday) (Wednesday) ProtsahanPratibhako : educating nepal. sanskriti Festival Part ii Time: 7 am to 5 pm Closing Date: 21 november (Sunday) aD venture has a social club called the Date: 20 november (Saturday) Venue: Putalisadak 9841297451, 9841441396 ‘Happy Club’, which is currently supporting Time: 10am 9841592552, 4223118, iimmnp@yahoo. The Himalayan Blues Festival is back again, 18 orphans of ‘Gaurav Youth Unity Society Venue: moksh/KCaC com and Press Deliverance’. The two are joining bringing the beauty of the blues music with after its successful opening, last Friday to organize a talent show for children, to mind management is a result-oriented them. Join in this celebration of blues with at Garden of Dreams,the second provide a platform for them to showcase workshop with a scientific approach. international music artists such as Baba part of SanSKrITI FeSTIVaL will be Developed by acharya Shree Swami their talents. The rock on! charitable richie and the raags from Sweden; Hans Date: 20 november (Saturday) celebrated next Saturday, november 20 Dhruv, it seeks to enhance the physical, concert is being organized to fund this very Theessink from australia; Jose Luis Pardo Time: 7 pm onwards at moksh/KCaC. mental, economic and spiritual wellbeing event. The artists in concert will be robin from Spain; magnus rosen from Sweden; Venue: Bhumi restaurant, Lazimpat of the people. Join this workshop to oliver mally and martin Gasselsberger Tamang, mukti ‘n’ revival, Ciney Gurung, Staring at 10am, a contemporary art discover and develop your spiritual from austria; robert owen Cambell from The second night of the event will be Cobweb and equals. jam session with eight young nepali power, and unravel the unconscious australia; Tere estrada from mexico and lead by The Prism band. artists in cooperation with KCaC and The Kathmandu chorale Lasanaa will be featured, along with mind to achieve your goals and lead a Brad Kava, from USa. Date: 26 november (Saturday) Date: 22 november (monday) life of happiness and fulfillment. documentary screenings. For more information on all the Time: 7 pm onwards Time: 7 pm different venues that they are playing at, Venue: moksh restaurant, Jhamsikhel Venue: Kathmandu International Study alternative peace theatre with miteri contact 9841297451, 9841441396 Jigme and the Strings, a rock band, will Center (KISC), Dhobighat; registration Theatre nepalgunj (2pm, nepali moVies be performing for all rock music lovers Fee: rs. 1,000 (scholarship available); language), a panel discussion with golden moments for the third event in the series. 9849630051, 9841218610 experts and former children associated Up at UseF opening Date: 19 november (Friday) Date: 26 november (Friday) with armed groups (english) and Closing Date: 3 December (Friday) Date: 27 november (Sunday) Come sing along with people who love and Time: 3:00 pm more musical journeys with nirakaar Time: 7 pm onwards enjoy music at KISC, and practice for the Venue: USeF-nepal, Gyaneswor, Yakthumba and friends will be awaiting This event is a tribute to Classic rock Venue: Cafareena restaurant and Bar, Winter Season 2010 Kathmandu Chorale 4414598, 4444780 us all at the festival. music, so if you’re a rock music fan, this Durbar marg Concert. The rehearsals take place every event is for you. Some of the best bands in monday at 7 pm. Those who are already The charity will go in parts to KCaC enjoy free movie show and discussion at For the second-last event of the series, nepal are all set to serenade you with some ‘into’ music can sing along to the tunes. and Lasanaa to help create means and USeF for students interested in studying the rusty nails band,is all set to take you of the most iconic rock songs. So kick back, others willing to learn are also welcome space for young artists in nepal. in the USa. Watch Up, an uplifting tale back in time to the old rock music days. relax and get ready to enjoy the music. to join in. entrance Fee: rs 400 eget morevents out of your weekends

9849100300, himlayanbookclub@ a presentation by Cinema nepal FaiR/eXPo gmail.com entertainment Pvt. Ltd, the film is all set to release on 24 December 2010. november Festival The Himalayan readers’ Book Date: 27 nov (Saturday) mark your Club is organizing author event Turkey Day calendar Time: 10am to 5:30pm with Sheeba Shah, to discuss her opening Date: 25 november Venue: Gyanodaya Int’l residential novel “Facing my Phantoms”. The (Thursday) School, Khokana events during the next few weeks book is a fictional rendering of Closing Date: 27 november the most tumultuous period of (Saturday) nepali history from the 1930s to Time: 6 pm onwards the present day. Through the eyes Venue: Kilroy’s restaurant of Dance4life of Sanjeevani, the story describes Kathmandu, Jyatha Street, Thamel an ongoing socio-economic and 4250440, 4250441 Date: 27 november (Saturday), Time: 2 pm to 8 pm, Venue: Garden of Dreams, political process that has been on Thamel, 4435107 since over half a century. It draws Celebrate Thanksgiving this year, the Dancing is always relevant with a man’s life. It is life itself. an event that provokes upon the painful transformation Kilroy’s style. You can enjoy a lovely dancing and life to unite, Dance4life is an electrifying international program which from a feudal society into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and aspires to inspire youths to mobilize them and take action in helping prevent the hopefully more egalitarian one. pecan pie, as well as a free glass of spread of HIV and aIDS. mulled wine, by the fireplace, if you drop in at Kilroy’s for dinner on 25 HIV and aids remain a large yet invisible epidemic among the youth. regarding this mUsic november. issue, Dance4life introduces a unique strategy to create awareness, educate and raise Gyanodaya Int’l residential School is funds along with political support. Through youth icons, music, dance, international Vocally Yours cricket for aiDs organizing ‘The november Festival’, schools programmes and media campaigns, it aims to unite young people all over the Date: 1 December (Wednesday) Date: 27 november (Saturday) which represents a composite blend world to stop the spread of HIV and aids. Time: 5 pm onwards Time: 11 am onwards of fun, food and music. The food Venue: 1905 restaurant & Bar, Venue: Tudikhel Ground restless Development, a youth led development agency, in cooperation with local section will dish out mouth-watering Kantipath, 4225272 9841873192 partners, has implemented a scheme of the Dance4Life agenda this year to be held local and international delights. in nine schools in Kathmandu. Since its launch at the beginning of September, the There are also a variety of games for Digital om Productions, KrUnK To observe World aIDS day, FaITH program has involved 720 young people within the Kathmandu valley. Furthermore people of all ages, including wheel of & Inroom records have organized is organizing a T-20 friendly cricket by the end of the year it intends to reach another 500 in Kathmandu and Dhading. fortune, dart, hoopla, car race, lucky a real treat for all K-towners. match on 27november, at Tudikhel dip, treasure hunt and hungry tom DUB FX (Benjamin Stanford), as a part of a national program. These students have already been inspired, educated, and activated by dance4life, so among others. The music segment the Street-Loop-Beat Boxer, is The match is between Team act the time has come for the celebration. an educational and celebratory event will be has bands that are locally renowned, a worldwide street performer and Team aware, and the players organized, bringing together approximately 200 of the most active agents4change, who will be playing popular nepali and studio artist from St. Kilda include people from HIV infected/ jointly with representatives from InGos, donor agencies and the government. This and english numbers to create a melbourne, australia who is coming affected communities, people from event will take place on Saturday, 27 november. The celebration will be watched live carnival ambience. all the way from land down under the government, sexual minorities, via satellite, and will be uniting young nepalis with other youth around the world to entertain Kathmandu, with the multilateral agencies, InGos and in a global dance event which will be a powerful call for change. The event is being This festival also promises to get rich live music that he makes using socially responsible corporate organized by eleven11, an event management company. (mannat Shrestha) your adrenalin pumping with wide only his vocals aided by live looping houses, who have already shown ranges of extreme sports to enjoy and effect pedals, also referred to great solidarity and support for and see. The festival will see pump as Dub Step. other performing this event. Through this event, track where a demonstration of bands, that will surely rock your FaITH aspires to create awareness stunts by team Gyanodaya will be world for a night, include, The Joint about HIV as well as creating an done. To make the event even more Family (a reggae project) and Bobin enabling environment for stigma interesting Team Chain – a group Bajracharya a.k.a. Himalayan Bob. reduction. Join this event and show Qs of professional riders, will perform that you also care about the HIV Kate roberts mind blowing stunts on ramps to entrance Fee: rs.250 infected/affected communities and with some rocking music by the DJ. help create awareness about HIV/ Programme manager, restless Development aIDS. With so much of fun packed in a single misceLLaneoUs day, this festival is capped by a much- winter Fun 3 anticipated attraction- the Final Draw. Ek Din Ek Raat Release opening Date: 27 December Date: 24 December (Friday) Boogie for HIV hot Properties (monday) opening Date: 3 December (Friday) What can happen within 24 hours? Closing Date: 31 December (Friday) Dance might just be more than having fun or letting loose. Closing Date: 5 December (Sunday) Utsav (Vinay Shrestha) has to prove Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Dance4life has brought an exceptional event to raise awareness on Time: 10 am to 6 pm his side to a story in Ek Din Ek Raat. Conservatory, Gyanmandala HIV and promote sexual health education. Shake a leg to join this Venue: Bhrikutimandap exhibition Directed by Dev Kumar Shrestha Jhamsikhel Hall, 4117101 and produced by nirmal ratna 5013554, [email protected] humatitarian cause. Shakya, this one-of-a-kind movie is nepal Property expo 2010 is the enroll your kids in the Winter Camp, what Factor makes this event effective in promotion of sex education? about a team of friends who are first-of-its-kind expo that provides organized by the Kathmandu Jazz The dance4life event is inspiring, exciting and specifically for young people. on a quest to prove that a road an exciting and unprecedented Conservatory, during their winter There are a lot of different HIV and sexual health education programmes accident is not due to mismanaged platform for interested nepali holidays and they’ll be sure to learn in nepal, but dance4life uses an innovative approach specifically designed to traffic, like most believe, but due entrepreneurs both from nepal and something worthwhile. The camp is appeal to young people. The four-step process – beginning with an inspiring to an unseen, supernatural power. abroad to expand the boundaries of for children from 5 to 12 years. school workshop, and ending with the celebratory event on november 27 Starring Diya maskey, Vinay Shrestha, their investment portfolio. – ensures that young people really want to be a part of dance4life. Pairing Pooja Lama, Karma, anup Baral, celebrating womanhood the excitement of music and dance, with peer education that addresses christmas carnival Prabesh Giri, menuka Pradhan Date: 4 December (Saturday) knowledge skills and attitudes, really makes this a high-impact project. Date: 4 December (Saturday) and Jasper neupane, the film is Venue: Hotel radisson, Lazimpat Venue: Hyatt Hotel, Bouddha speculated to be a megahit and an 5522856 how will this event help in mobilizing youths to make a unusual treat for all movie junkies. difference to the cause? active Women of nepal (aWon) Celebrating Womanhood (CW), It’s going to be amazing. The Garden of Dreams is a beautiful venue. We’re is organizing the annual Christmas by joining this awards ceremony, going to have a great headline performance by albatross, B-Boys will be Bazaar Fundraiser. attend this event dedicated to the most inspirational there together with special guests, and some of the students will get to and you’ll get to complete your women in nepal. Celebrating perform songs and poems that they themselves wrote. and that’s just what’s Christmas shopping as you choose Womanhood is an event that happening in nepal. Similar events are happening at the exact same time your pick of goods from over a 100 honours and promotes women all over the world, and our students get to link with those events live via stalls. and as you shop, your children who have overcome social and satellite. I think that’s what is especially cool – the connection, the feeling of can enjoy themselves as they play cultural practices and barriers being a part of this global movement of young people all united for the same games at the various stalls in the to achieve a breakthrough in cause. Doesn’t that make you want to join and make a difference? market. You’ll also be contributing to their field of work. Celebrating a good cause as all the funds collected Womanhood not only honours and wouldn’t it be more effective if larger a mass participates in this event? from the bazaar will be devoted felicitates women for this one night I don’t think so. Part of what’s special about this event is that everyone who to programs to help disadvantaged but sets a precedent by retaining is attending has worked really hard on dance4life. The students have taken women and children. So come one, contact with the awardees for action and made a difference in their communities, and the event recognizes come all! Join this fun fete! helping other women through and celebrates all of their hard work. This links with the previous question – if music by manaraja nakarmi & Firoj mentoring, encouraging and people want to be able to come to the celebration event, they need to take Bajracharya is simply enthralling, identifying other women who want action. We do have other ways for the public to be involved. We are doing inTeRacTion with a range of music from the to achieve their own visions. The a series of radio shows on The Human Face with our partner organization typical nepali to death metal. The 9 categories for the Celebrating SaaTH (Social Service awareness-raising and advocacy for Tranquility and Facing my Phantoms songs from the movie can also be Womanhood navadevi awards Humanity) Sunday evenings at 6:00 on Kantipur Fm. We’re also planning other Date: 27 november (Saturday) set as Caller ring Back Tone. Visit are: annapurna, Bhagwati, Bhawani, dance4life events next year, which will be open to the public. (mannat Shrestha) Time: 3 pm to 4:30 pm http://www.cinema-nepal.com/ Durga, Karuna, Lakshmi, mahamaya, Venue: British Council, Lazimpat ekdinekraat for more information. Saraswati, and Shakti. events Fr!day Issue 42 | 18 - 24 November, 2010 9 the week that was event reviews of the past week Fiction economy Mega Model The idea which popped to the Night at the Museum economist and writer rakesh Wadhwa 25 years ago has finally oomph and triumph materialized as The Deal maker – Wadhwa’s first contribution The second season of marico’s Hair and Care mega to fiction which was officially model came to an end on 11 november with rashmita launched on 12 november. The maharjan being announced nepal’s second mega premises of ramalaya, Lazimpat model. The winner had her hands full with gifts which buzzed with the who’s who of included a scooter, a mobile phone and the opportunity Kathmandu, all present for the to be the cover page of Living magazine. The first occasion which would have been runner-up, Prakriti Shrestha, and the second runner-up, more memorable had Wadhwa, Pragati Gurung, also won numerous gifts. Judges Sijan who couldn’t make it to the launch Bhattachan, Prashant Tamrakar and raj Bhai Suwal along due to ill health, been present. with a panel of guest judges including malvika Subba, abhaya Subba, Sakil Kunwar and manohar rai decided upon the winners of this season. Charu Chadha rizal, Corporate associate editor Speciality media The grand finale which took place on the premises of the army officer’s Pvt. Ltd, speaking on behalf of Club, Sundhara on 11 november started on high spirits with the audience The night truly lived up to its expectations, to say the least. enthralling Wadhwa said that the book was performances, delicious food and a joyous ambience – Pepsi music by the museum enthusiastically rooting for their favorite contestants. The top six walked the Wadhwa’s dream come true ramp for the last time in the mega model contest that evening, draped in the III opened with a warm-up gig from amod rajbhandari and abhigya Shrestha with and the fruit of his hard work. songs such as The Silent man (Dream Theatre) and Iris (Goo Goo Dolls). designs by top designers nuzhat Qazi, Bina Ghalay and Tenzing Tseten Bhutia as Speaking about the book social well as three students from the Lord Buddha education Foundation(LBeF), who entrepreneur anil Chitrakar The actual journey then started with composer and singer nhyoo Bajracharya were competing for the title of the best designer. This title was taken away by said that the book could make singing started with a bhajan (hymn). The audience, who did not hesitate to join designer Huma Kumari Thapa, in the end. economics more accessible to in, was captivated from the very first offering. “I know we all have fallen in love apart from the glamorous designs and the beautiful models themselves, the everyone. Praising Wadhwa for at one point in life or the other. Well, many years ago I also fell in love with a night was kept alive by musical performances from artists such as Dibya Subba, his profound writing, Chitrakar woman who got married,” nhyoo Bajraharya shared and before the audience Dharmendra Sewan, mingma Sherpa and Ciney Gurung. recommended the book especially could break into dismay, added “Fortunately, she got married to me”, rendering to those who haven’t tried their the audience hysteric. Such was the ambience at Pepsi music by the museum III apart from the main titles, the participants were also awarded with sub-titles in hands at fiction yet. organized successfully on 12 november by Hits Fm 91.2 along with musicology. various categories. First runner-up Prakriti Shrestha won the ‘most photogenic’ title while second runner-up Pragati Gurung took home the ‘most stylish’ and ‘best skin’ The night got livelier as nhyoo Bajracharya was joined on stage by other veterans title. The ‘best walk’ and ‘best hair’ titles were awarded to amita Joshi. The winners of the industry. Ciney Gurung charmed the audience with her well-loved “Mero for this category were chosen through public voting. Pyaaro Manchey Timi” while ram Krishna Dhakal touched the sentiments of the audience with his songs such as “Chhal Garyo Maya Lay”. The master stage-performer an after-party followed the grand finale and marked the end of a successful Yogeshwor amatya did not fail to entertain the audience while ani Choying Dolma second season of marico’s Hair and Care mega model. (Yukta Bajracharya) mesmerized the audience spreading the message of peace and harmony. The two hours flew by quickly with heart-touching music and engaging jokes which brought the crowded courtyard alive. The evening wrapped up on a perfect note of peace– “Shanti Lukaun Kaha” – where all the artists featured in off the cuff with this edition of music by the museum collaborated to sing about the need for peace in the country. (Yukta Bajracharya) The book, which tells the tale of Pooja Manandhar an epic politician and his striving executive Producer, mega model to make his country, India, a better place to live in, was published by rupa & Co. and was inaugurated farmers would be incorporating halfway in retrospect The mega mind by mrs. Shanti Chadha. the procedure they learnt here to open their own organic

Gs!ebzAND MORE The popular reality show on Image Channel, Marico’s Hair and Care gps!gjofs!!!!!!!!!!!uijoht!jo!mjgf The Deal maker is now available restaurants back in Bhutan. The halfIssue 39 | 28 October - 3 November, 2010 way The layout on the rear face of EOS 5D Mark II is basically inherited from 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 halfway in retrospectera. 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 Mega Model 2 has come to an end but we can’t seem to have enough blow-ups. You will be ‘sold’ when you see the 3.0-inch LCD moni- Multi-controller AE lock/FE lock button tor (920,000 dots/VGA) with Live Shooting. You will never have to in the market and is priced at rs. group of organic farmers, which 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 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 ANATOMY OF THE WORLD S MOST ’ Text by Suyasha Sitaula Picture Style of it. We caught up with PoojaManandhar to talk more about the season. (Yukta Bajracharya) selection button 312. FOR PEOPLE WHO consisted mainly of women, DESIRABLE BODY- Info./Trimming orientation button ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY. Struck! Playback button Erase button

The LCD monitor displays the SET/ Movie also interacted with organic 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 the shutter and takes the picture. Materinng mode selection/ Did mega model 2 live up to your expectations? farmers from nepal and shared White balance selection buttton Shutter button AF mode selection/Dive mode selecton botton Main Dial

SENSOR MODE DIAL The camera sensor is the eye Shooting modes of the camera. The 5D II em- determine how much I think one should not expect too much from anything. With this show all I’ve their experiences and ideas. 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 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 Pasta in the making The EOS 5D II sports a modes, where you can reg- magnesium alloy chassis, ister settings for distinct which ensures the durability shooting situations. LCD panel tried to do is to make something fun to watch. at the end of the day it is a The similarity in the Bhutanese 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 where body panels and/or huge amount of data between 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 translated into a viewable im- The popularity of organic food age. The DIGIC 4 is equipped with a powerful ability to TV show and all I need is maximum viewership out of it. To find out that my and the nepali food habits and 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 3. External stereo micro- 5 2 phone IN terminal 4. Audio/Video out terminal 6 and organic way of life is on the 3 5. Digital terminal LENS 6. HDMI Mini terminal out show has thousands of hits on YouTube was a nice feeling. I am happy that the lifestyle made this workshop 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 stabilization system (IS), diffractive optics precise lens alignment to the body. (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 rise and Kathmandu residents greater capacity to communicate the 45-degree mirror that bounces the comes with one CF card slot that sup- (Yukta Bajracharya) with the camera, and is capable image up into the viewfinder prism for models from my show are getting recognition. Definitely I might expect more ports the high-speed more successful. viewing and focusing. The mirror swings 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 from the 3rd season if there is going to be one: I need big sponsors, major have been bitten by the organic the recorder on the image sensor. issue 39 bug. In the course of coming support from the fashion industry in nepal, of course more viewership, and Fr!day Issue 40 | 4 - 10 November, 2010 11 YOU ARE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH THE

MONOPOLY The Monopoly board game is relatively simple to play. To win the EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF PLAYING BOARD GAMES. 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 up with a good organic eatery, hotels. The ultimate properties to own are Park Place and Boardwalk. REGARDLESS OF ONE’S AGE AND PHYSICAL ABILITY, IT HELPS better participation from potential mega models. 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 SHARPEN OUR MENTAL SKILLS. The organic Village (to be Festive etches 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. how confident are you that the participants of mega model will be 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 officially launched soon), held the finishing square, which is often divided into The Park Gallery, Lazimpat, held tiles or bones. Many different games can be played with dominoes. 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 Savvy 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 mastermindsText: Suyasha Sitaula, Photos: ECS Media able to sustain themselves in the modeling industry in nepal? various levels of proficiency. Why not pull out an old board game tonight? Playing games is an a more organized, mature, and socially acceptable personality. After a pasta-making workshop for an art exhibition called ‘Festive 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 CHINESE CHECKERS skills and concepts. Just by virtue of playing them, board games can friends working together to bring down each others’ King or parents Chinese Checkers game board is in the shape of a six-pointed star. Each player uses pegs or markers of a teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, teaching their children how to play Monopoly for the first time, most different color placed within one of the points of the and waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others. Board people walk away feeling closer to one another. There are many oth- star. The object is to move all your ten pegs across the board (move one step at the time or jump over adjacent 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 pegs) to occupy the star point directly opposite. The by encouraging the completion of an exciting, enjoyable game. attention to others, be considerate, follow rules, predict outcomes, de- The nepali modeling industry is still growing and any new models have to player getting all pegs across first wins. Board games have distinct boundaries. Living in a complex so- termine consequences, think critically, get along socially with others Play this if: You’re looking for something easy to play, farmers from Bhutan. a group and you’re really bored and tired to think too much. 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 moods’ till 14 november. Paintings 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:

CHESS struggle hard to sustain. But I do hope that with this show the models who’ve Chess is a board game played by two players. Each player controls an army of 16 pieces - one white, of Bhutanese farmers visited by a host of young and emerging 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 participated did get more exposure. They have gone through intense grooming Kathmandu and participated in nepali artists were showcased moves to think straight again. halfWaY sessions and their dedication and subsequent improvement is commendable. this 3-day workshop through at the event. The paintings were to the NeXt WaY However, there are lots of factors that do play a part in a model’s career. which they learnt to make pasta indeed quite beautiful and showed from buckwheat the organic way. just how strong nepal’s art

So I cannot just say that I am 100 percent sure that the models from the Courtesy: BlueBird Departmental Store, Tripureshwor culture really is. issue 40 show will make it even bigger and continue to sustain in the industry in the managed by Service Plus Fr!day Issue 41 | 11 - 17 November, 2010 11 TINTED GLASSES THAT PROTECT OUR EYES FROM long run. I do have my best wishes for each one of them. may they achieve DUST, HEAT AND BLAH BLAH…WE PUT ON ONE, AND halfIssue 41 | 11 - 17 November, 2010 way LOOK HOTTER THAN CELEBS ON POSTERS O WE NEED ANY MORE Hospitality management Festivals are an integral part of . D REASONS TO GET OBSESSED WITH SUNGLASSES? all the heights of success they deserve. (SPHm), the Bhutanese group nepali culture, and the etched

As all of us know, when it comes to sunglasses, we consider ourselves aficionados. We obsess about them was guided and instructed by Dareall year long: summers, winters and even monsoons. We all admit our love for them is particularlyto intense: Glare paintings at the exhibition, they’re not just seasonal crushes. Sunglasses have become a cult fashion. Be it Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City or James Bond finding his Quantum of Solace, sunglasses have never ceased to accessorize the eyes of the glamorous (and not so glamorous). The great success of this fashion adornment has resulted in mega model 1 allowed the viewers to connect with the participants and beautiful creations that have often been inspired by chic personages, ranging from over sized pairs of Au- drey Hepburns to tea-shades worn by John Lennon. Shades these days are innovative, multi-functional and have unique exclusive characteristics. It sure looks cool, but let’s not forget how it protects our eyes from harmful UV rays, one of the main contributors of eye diseases. And this only makes it more important to own one - or as many as you like! Sunglasses can be modern, yet classic, timeless, stylish, yet fun. And they definitely project an air of mr. Tej Bahadur Tamang. The mainly portrayed different confidence. Sunglasses are a great way for the fashion-conscious to buy into the brand without the great expense of buying a pair of the shoes or a suit. WAYFARERS We’re always on the prowl for a new pair of sunglasses to add to our ever-growing collection. Of the Wayfarers by Ray-Ban, was a design that created a revolutionary break many different styles, it’s hard to play favorites, but we simply must draw attention to a few of our beloveds. from the metal eyewear of the past. actually get to know them outside the ramps and studios. in this aspect, it was We give you a few prominent types; you may choose one, or just all! Wayfarers enjoyed early popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and have Text: Suyasha Sitaula, Photos: ECS Media been back in late 2000s. Rs. 10, 200 RETRO This year it is all about vintage sun- glasses and the classic retro look. These sunglasses of any shape from types of festive celebration. the 1920s are still in vogue. Don’t be afraid to sport them in any color of your choice-but guys, just avoid the florescent yellow! AVIATORS Rs. 17,500 more of a reality show than the second season of mega model. Do you agree? Aviator’ Style Glasses, given their name due to their oblique teardrop shape, are a classic design developed by Ray-Ban in 1937. Popularity of the Aviator Glasses and Sunglasses style rose largely in the 1980’s. Yes, we did have lots of fun stuff in the first season with all the bonding and Some of them showed Buddha, Rs. 10,800 OVERSIZED What’s more glamorous than a pair of oversized sunglasses? They give you a mysterious, move-star look. Look for sunglasses with frame shapes to flatter your face. Black or tortoise frames are classics in many different avatars, and look good on almost everyone. outdoor activities, but then were they all relevant for a model? Perhaps not in the Rs. 24,500 NIGHT SHADES These are types of visual aids. When it comes to motorcycle riders, wearing of night sunglasses while riding is simply a must. But for all you stylish people, wearing a pair for evening parties and some showed the festive wouldn’t look too bad. short term. So this time I stuck to more hard core modeling stuff – photo shoots, Rs. 8,500

RIMLESS Rimless sunglasses are not only a celebrations people take part fashion statement but also have other benefits like being very light. If you are looking for a light-weight frame then maybe you should commercial shoots and ramp walks. also due to fewer episodes this season than consider buying a pair of these. Rs. 22,000 MIRROR-SHADES Mirror-shades are effective in extreme weather. If you want to avoid eye contact with others for some reason then a in during Dashain and Tihar. pair of mirror-shade sunglasses is just what you need! in the first, we couldn’t incorporate much variety in the tasks for the models. Rs. 24,000 Courtesy: The Gift House, Shop no. 38, Bishal Bazaar, New Road, Kathmandu. Phone no. 4228116 issue 41 nothing was scripted other than may be some lines spoken by the presenter in each of the paintings had a both the seasons. The participants were non actors; they were expressing their lot of detail in them and each Tells us how you like our Halfway seg- actual emotions and thoughts. I wouldn’t say the first season was more of a reality showed the painstaking way in ment. Send us your comments, sugges- show than the second. In fact we had more natural emotions displayed in the which the artist had taken time tions and ideas at to etch each and every detail. [email protected]. second than the first season. (Yukta Bajracharya) (Shreeya Joshi) halfIssue 42 | 18 - 24 November, 2010 way

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Wine PersonifiText by Suyasha Sitaula, Photo by ECS Media ed feaissues that matter ture MRPs finally, ewspapers say that the rule out a little function – per- much-awaited Machine haps even a reception!) Readable Passports It will indeed be a moment of N(MRPs) are to be dis- pride for Nepalis – now that all tributed starting Friday. Also the attempts at alleged corrup- hear that the first five men to tion while selecting suppliers get their MRPs are the top five for the new passports are now office holders in the state: the behind us. This is also indeed president, vice president, prime an opportunity to celebrate minister, speaker and chief jus- the victory of bureaucratic ef- tice. The VVIP travel docu- ficiency over corrupt politics: it ments are to be signed by none was the latter that took so long — Binod Bhattarai other than the Foreign Minister to get the passports ready for herself. (Who knows, the For- distribution. But…located has had hundreds of ernment stopped distributing capital just to make their travel eign Ministry might also find For some time now, the for- people lining up everyday to passports through the District documents, and every minute of the handover ceremony an oc- mer royal palace at Narayanhity obtain passports. The crowds Administration Offices. Many in their stay here costs money. Fur- casion to celebrate so don’t also where the Foreign Ministry is began to grow after the gov- the queues have travelled to the ther, many of them are there be- cause they have imminent travel plans. Most of them are keen to escape the joblessness – and the emerging hopelessness ow- ing to the deadlocked politics – in the country, and head to the Gulf, or Malaysia or anywhere else but Nepal. But delivering new passports to ordinary Nepalis in these queues does not seem to be a priority, and they may have to wait a few extra days until the dignitaries – not necessarily with imminent travel plans – are given the novelty first. Nepal today may be naya (new) in terms of rhetoric but reality seems to something else, where little has changed. Society still worships author- ity and therefore it is not sur- prising for the Foreign Min- istry to plan on giving the state’s top office holders their passports first. I wonder why it has stopped with the five be- cause there are hundreds of others in the maryadakram (se- niority role) that the ministry could have prioritised for dis- tribution. These would be the Luxurious Spa Treatment, Just a Subscripti on Away ! leaders of other political par- ties, members of the Constitu- SUBSCRIBE TO ent Assembly, former prime ministers, ministers, those in the security ranks and their sidekicks – and cousins. 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Binod Bhattarai is a journalist who runs The Writing Workshop ([email protected]). Fr!day Issue 42 | 18 - 24 November, 2010 13

West Nepal, there was, in front of think, is that the organization has meet people and learn about their him, a beautiful valley with snow- done a good job – they have now experiences and about life! There capped peaks. The writer’s epipha- built a beautiful school building and are many talented filmmakers in netic words – “this is my snow” – in- furnished it with books through the Nepal and the international mar- spired me. I decided that I would do Local Language Publishing Pro- ket for Nepali documentaries is spot light something here in Nepal as well as gramme. For the children in the opening up. We get to show and travel to discover the country on my Terai, the books are in Tharu and tell the real Nepali story. Anoth- own terms. The process of artistic Maithali with illustrations as well. er advantage is that we can film Inspired Visual Rhetoric learning is almost profound for me One of the highlights of my ex- the narratives and people within and I think my choice of the docu- perience was that I got the chance a small budget. I have found that mentary medium is borne out of to meet these children and also see young people these days want to &Recollections this awareness. and understand their curiosity. The explore and do something new difference between a feature film and innovative. This is important. in conversation with anoop K.c., What are some of the themes and a documentary is that the story When one has seen the story up and stories you like to tell and evolves right in front of you. The close, then one is that much more Documentary Film maker work on? Room to Read projects are owned equipped to tell the story well.” ! – Veneeta Singha I love to work with and on the in part by the local community – it critical issues faced by Nepal and while back, I sat with is also their project and this makes the Nepali people. My documen- my laptop and watched for a singular story experience. a copy of Anoop K. C.’s tary on street children opened my adocumentary for and on THe DIFFerenCe BeTWeen a FeaTUre Room to Read. The narrative is simple, the subject complex and the FILm anD a DoCUmenTarY IS THaT THe work imperative for Nepal. Hav- STorY eVoLVeS rIGHT In FronT oF YoU. ing befriended Anoop last winter over a project idea, we have since exchanged many stories and eyes and brought me closer to real Which visualization and anecdotes over coffee. He often people. There are so many sto- cinematic perspectives do you appears enthused! Enthused ries to tell here. I met a filmmaker favor? over what, you ask? Anoop is once, who remarked that there are Since my work is usually focused passionate about his trade - thousands of stories in Nepal still on a story, the main focus is the the art of visual storytelling virgin to the international world. central theme. I then work on and documenting the stories of My documentary for the Nepal and build the surrounding am- a country and a people in tran- Army was also interesting because bience and stories. The medium sition, in dilemma, in the pro- we shot it during the insurgency, has evolved in many ways due to cess of self-discovery. in Kalikot. I met local people who technological advancements and had to walk to Kalapahar, which is innovations. Storytelling with Can you tell us a little bit a 12 to 13 days walk, just for their the help of technology is how I about why and how you chose basic needs such as salt and rice. like to define my work. the Documentary medium? The experience was fantastic! I remember reading about a story What are some of the in the Mahendra Mala called Ghun Tell us a little bit about your new opportunities and threats in Ghasiya ko …. The writer of the sto- documentary on Room to Read. the contemporary documentary ry had visited Darchula for an exam- For the Room to Read documen- milieu in Nepal? ination and found, to his amazement, tary, we went to four districts in “The most significant opportu- that despite the tough terrain of Far Dhading and Bardiya. My point, I nity is the chance one gets to For promotions and listings, write to PoSt US [email protected]. 5011571 gourfor the adventurous palatemet the weekender essential restaurants, bars and getaways

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aDVeRtISeMeNt undercover gourmet american Pan cakes, Rs 140 chicken alakieve, Rs 230 What’s Buzz Buzzing With? – Garrulous Foodie

rustic hideout in the rel- The ubiquitous momos have atively quieter neighbor- a twist to them with the tradi- 5 ws hood of Kathmandu’s tional Nepali chutney as an ac- Where’s it located? Baluwatar, next to the organic political hub goes by the companiment. The Nepali sauce Funky Buddha Bar & cafe The ghangri café a Grocery Pulchwok Lalitpur, 5528703 name of Buzz. Spread across a is a blend of tomatoes, fresh co- Visit us for Sumai open momo and many Thamel, 9841609064 more Chinese Cuisines mossy lawn, a hay-roofed shade riander, garlic and timboor and What to wear? and a typical traditional indoor has a texture generally achieved no specific dress code, I’ve seen people turn up in formals. area with an amusing-to-look- through grinding in traditional srims cocktails-Rs 475 mexican Tenderloin steak, Rs. 450 Why drop in? at bar, Buzz offers reminiscence stone mortars. Bandel Sandheko, wraps and of some of Kathmandu’s first The momos are mid-sized, momos. restaurants. On the inside, an mildly spiced and make for an When to visit? interesting display of drapery approvingly filling snack. afternoon and early evenings. hangs over your head and wood- For those in love with boar How much to carry? en masks on the unfinished wall. meat and for those who can tell Fetch an evening for four with If you ask me, I’m not really up the difference between pork and 3 grands, taxes included alcohol for a seat under the shade and boar, I recommend the Bandel excluded. would rather prefer a table by Sandeko here. The first thing the window indoors, thank you you’d notice about the boar is the is a bright sight. The taste doesn’t very much. If you like warm beautiful manner in which it is betray you either. I love the herba- sun, settle in the garden. ceous sumptuousness of celery and Jbar Bronco Billy rosemary and the engaging punch Thamel, 4411595 Harihar Bhawan, Pulchwok, 5526212 of roughly split black peppers as I

chomp through the savory chicken. seasonal Fresh Fruit Juice, Rs 100 nepali Thali set, Rs 275 A small portion of steamed rice helps balance the relish if the spices are too strong for your taste.

My Verdict Because Buzz is a hangout spot and doesn’t have any specialty on offer, give and take a minuscule Thai menu, the food wouldn’t fetch extraordinary ratings. The service staff are cheerful and amiable though the service itself needs to be revamped. For Road house cafe Tej Bhawan (The garden Restaurant) Food Court @ Blue Bird mall, 4228833 Lazimpat, Uttardhoka, 4440567 example, I’d love it if my table is rid of crumbs once my plate my happiness index is cleared which doesn’t happen chicken alaking, Rs 295 Tiramisu, Rs. 350 Furnishings  Simple yet comfortable and for the ones obsessed with Inside outside  a mossy garden, creative indoors Cutlery  need to improve on forks, knives, spoons, glasses and napkins untouched-by-hand experience. Service  Good enough if you ignore the knife and fork faux Absence of trays is a big sore. restroom  Guys wouldn’t have all they might need, I like the walls though However, the most horrendous my rating  Good at what it claims to be good at of all service malpractices is that the spoons and forks are not The easiest thing to do at Buzz cleared with each plate. Rather is perhaps ordering from the THe momoS they are most (un)graciously menu. If it’s your first time and are mID- lifted from the plate and laid to you’re not sure what you’d like SIZeD, mILDLY rest on a side plate in expecta- to have, just ask for the checked tion of reuse for as much food as SPICeD anD you have in one sitting. The ambience Third eye Bakery items on the menu – those would Restaurant & Bar seldom disappoint you. maKe For an At Buzz, you may let after- mangal Bazar, Patan Durbar Square, 5538980 Thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510 I generally start with the noons slip into evenings and not aPProVInGLY worry, the menu has a combina- Chicken Club Wrap – a juicy de- Phad Thai, Rs. 400 Tandoori mixed grill Kebabs, Rs.525 vour of chicken, bacon, rocket, red FILLInG SnaCK. tion of snacks and main courses. lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. The I, therefore, recommend Buzz cut – layers of fat and meat. The wrap is adequately thick and pleas- for extended hangouts. It’s not onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic antly warm. It is accompanied by bad for solo hideouts either. In and lime juice create a juicy mix. fries and a brilliant sauce, hence, be fact among the places I oft-go If you fancy Enchiladas, go advised on the fat content. to, Buzz makes me feel the least ahead. The luscious dipping of The Fried Wantons here are worthless when alone. There are red chili paste and melt of cheese traditionally shaped and mildly lessons the service staff need to spiced. The crunchy wantons learn though – they are just too strike a heady balance be- casual, not with the patrons of tween the ginger and gar- course but among themselves; if you didn’t know it guys, work- lic but again, they are a Yin Yang Restaurant Third eye Restaurant place camaraderie backfires on bit oily. Thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510 Thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289 efficiency. ! conbecause there is more to lifesume to your

Music— Prasanna K.C. ears! shop review f you are one of those nerds usual, Bose hasn’t disappointed with power. The small enclosure includes that spend six days a week on the touch-sensitive buttons. They Bose waveguide speaker technol- your laptop in a cubicle, you fi- are conveniently placed on the up- ogy and neodymium transducers, nally have a raison d’être to smile. per right side of the unit itself. but there are no actual output treasure Bonanza I — Shreeya Joshi specifications given in their website. Bose has unveiled its wireless speak- although it is designed primarily for ers for people who want to listen to wireless connectivity to a computer, Truth be told, please note that if Sandook, in its literal meaning, is a treasure chest. every household music stored on their computer, but the SoundLink system also features you’re fond of your existing speakers, had one before cupboards or the almari. It holds numerous objects don’t necessarily want to be at their an auxiliary input for connecting ad- there are ways to go wireless with- of desire, happiness and utility. Sandook, the newly opened gift shop, computer to enjoy it - the Sound- ditional audio sources, such as an iPod, out investing in a whole new kit - but located in Jhamsikhel, is a treasure trove of gifts. Link wireless music system. iPhone, mP3 player or CD player. then again, you could buy yourself a little bit of happiness with Bose. “It’s quite difficult to find the perfect gift for a loved one. I had this Setup is easy. no software or Wi-Fi Bose claims the electronics ef- in mind, when I opened Sandook. now people won’t have to look far connection is required. Just plug the ficiency and speaker design enables expediently priced at rs. 55,000 for the ideal gift,” says reshma Kanti Shrestha, the owner. included SoundLinkUSB key into the the same high-quality audio perfor- - that’s what Bose does to you. It computer, select music - from iTunes, mance whether the unit is plugged makes you sit down and reflect. This quaint little shop is full of surprises. Sandook specializes in handcrafted Pandora, or any other Internet radio into mains or operating on battery Why not just this once? items, so that you can give your loved ones items which are crafted with or music source - and the audio will care and stand out from the ordinary. In the front room you’ll find a stream to the SoundLink system via available at evo Store, Durbar marg collection of nepali handicrafts - stained glass photo frames, terracotta a long-range wireless link that works Contact: 4220659 ! showpieces, beautifully finished ceramic items from Bhaktapur and meena- through most walls and floors. kari metal crafts, along with a collection of handpicked elegant showpieces from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. and if you step into the little back For added flexibility, a recharge- room you’ll find a small collection of designer saris imported from Delhi, able lithium-ion battery is included, beautiful silver jewelry, and embroidered clutch bags, which will surely make making the SoundLinkwireless music a woman smile. The shop also stores beautiful candles made by differently- system truly portable. It’s charged by abled people from the early rehabilitation Center (erC) and the money the system’s aC power supply - no from the sale of these are used in the development of the centre itself. outlet is required. The battery pro- vides all the power the system needs Prices ranges from as little as rs. 85 for the cute little animal terracotta for up to three hours when played at works to up to rs. 5,000 for the marble showpieces. The saris range full volume or for longer periods at from rs. 2,500 to rs. 12,000 and the bags from rs.1,100 to rs.2,000. more moderate listening levels. ruby rana, former miss nepal and beautician is already a fan of this newly The system’s infrared remote opened shop. “I love this shop!” she exclaims. “It’s really a treasure house, control operates the power and where I can always find something for everyone, and even for myself!” volume, and can send transport To find a gift that best describes your emotions and feelings, drop by control commands to most applica- at Sandook between 11am and 6 pm. Contact: 5542062. ! tions, allowing users to skip tracks or play/pause from a distance. as

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Gameoftwo— Dr. Banu Sharma halves ow is it when you are 2-0 the champions and trash them 0-3 game on Sunday at a decent time of the sack from the City owners. Man matter the results the match-fest up with 10 minutes of every time. Stamford Bridge was 6:30, Nepal Time. The game is com- Utd are home to Wigan. The game is ahead of us this weekend is sure to be normal time left, you still a fortress during Mourinho’s time; monly known as the North London unpredictable, we could see a change exciting, frustrating, nail biting and hdraw? A lot of last min- they hold the record of having the Derby. Their rivalry dates back to at the top of the table. We could have agonizing. Enjoy the games, and may ute drama at Villa Park on Sat- longest run of unbeaten games at post WW1. This will be the first time a different team at fourth place. No my team win ! urday – an explosive second half home; 86 unbeaten home matches. the former Arsenal captain, William after a first half stalemate. In my Gareth Bale the newly crowned Gallas will face his previous employ- opinion, the United squad selec- darling of the footballing world, ers. His last season there had been in cimemas now showing tion was flawed, Obertan should scored and assisted, and what sub- marred by some ugly outbursts and have started instead of Park. Had lime shots they were. If Spurs played him being stripped off his captaincy golmaal 3 he been longer on the field, he would with such skill and class consistently, and regaining it. But I doubt the fans This is the story of have scored. Berbatov has not scored who knows how far they will go. will forgive him for joining their rivals. hatred between two since his hat-trick against Liverpool. Since we are on the topic, consisten- Should the Spurs play with the same bunches of siblings They say hindsight is 20/20. cy unfortunately is not in the menu consistency (that word again!) they within a family. one of nature’s masterpieces, Well, United came away with a for Liverpool who were beaten 2-0 should win. That would keep them this is a family that eats draw yet again! Their never say die by Stoke. They really need to start in serious contention for a top four together, prays together, attitude really impresses. Had they playing and stop complaining of finish, unbeaten. Hard to be believe lives together and a fam- ily ‘that can’t stand each played with the same gusto as they having no challenges in the club. this same club was battling relegation other’. did in the last quarter of the fame, Glen Johnson being the latest one prior to Redknapp’s appointment as cast: Kareena Kapoor, ajay who knows what the end result to speak out, not that his form of manager. Should Arsenal win they Devgan and mithun Chakraborty Director: rohit Shetty would have been. This was their late has helped Liverpool in any way. could aim for the top prize. With the sixth draw in seven away games! City fans are not a happy lot these way they are playing of late, barring action Replayy guzaarish Was Rooney correct in saying that days. The team once again managed serious injury, they could clinch it this a young man tries to ethan, a magician revive his parents’ wilting rendered paralyzed United do not have the capacity to a goalless draw at home to Birming- time. Chelsea has a tricky away game marriage in a unique in an accident, sets aspire for greater glories anymore? ham, there were large cries of boo with Birmingham. Liverpool are manner by travelling to off a furor when he As for Chelsea, they were beaten all around the stadium when Manci- hosts to West Ham. Roy needs a win the 1970s when their makes a petition to (AT HOME!) by Sunderland, in an romance was budding the court to end his ni took Tevez out and replaced him to keep his job and faith of the Liv- and make it bloom. This own life. explosive second half, leaving the with a defender. Are Mancini’s days erpool faithfuls, as does Grant, with is more complex than he cast: aishwarya rai Chelsea players shell shocked. Steve numbered? With Chelsea dropping West Ham at the bottom of the table. expects Bacchan, Hrithik roshan, aditya roy Kapoor cast: aishwarya rai, akshay Bruce, pronounced the win at the points and Arsenal winning their Mancini meets Mark, on Sunday- a Director: Sanjay Leela Kumar and aditya roy Kapoor Bhansali proudest moment in his tenure as game, the title race is wide open. battle between the former and cur- Director: Vipul amrutlal Shah the manager of the club. True, you Games coming up…the one to rent manager of City. It was almost www.qfxcenimas.com do not get to go to the grounds of watch is the Arsenal - Tottenham around this time Mark Hughes got bamarkets & launcheszaar

aUTo all that Glitters is Diamond market insight mahindra Spare parts outlet agni Incorporated, the sole authorized dealer of mahindra vehicles and tractors in nepal, has opened a genuine spare Broad - Link parts and lubricant outlet at Kuleshwor. The outlet will provide original spare Ravi shanker ghosh parts at nominal prices. an opening Head- Business Dev. & Strategies, Broadlink discount of 18 percent discount is network & Communication Pvt. Ltd offered for a week. The company has plans to open more spare parts outlets With a lot if ISP within the city, Broadlink has finally made the whole in the near future. of Kathmandu Valley an internet friendly city. With various new technologies and equipments installed, the company aims to stand out among a sea of service providers. BanKs BoK saving the Youths (refer to what would make customers switch to you service from their material for ecs – manjesh) current service providers? an agreement was signed between Save Broadlink WiFi service is not limited to a single location. Customer can the Children and Bank of Kathmandu access internet facility from 120 locations spread across Kathmandu, Ltd. today; formally launching the Youth Lalitpur, Banepa, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Butwal , Hetauda & narayanganj with Save project in nepal. Through this the same username and password. Besides this, customers also have the project, they want to demonstrate flexibility to increase or reduce the bandwidth speed whenever they want that when the right facilities are made to and its applicable immediately. available, even poor and vulnerable sri Jewelers (P) Ltd. situated in New Road is the only certified The service provisioning is also faster compared to any other existing youth can accumulate savings and put branded jewelry showroom and the only authorized retailer service providers since laying of cable/fibre is not required. Customers to productive investments. Bank of can start using the service within minutes of purchasing the internet Kathmandu as the financial partner in for Nakshatra and Asmi Diamond Jewelry in Nepal, along the project, the bank want to prove that with exquisite hand-crafted Asri gold and diamond jewelry. service from Broadlink as far as they are within its network coverage. It has a completely transparent billing and customers can see each and every low-income youth are viable clientele a for commercial banks when there are In Sanskrit, ‘Asri’ means, ‘Goddess of prosperity’ or ‘Goddess of transaction with every web login. cost-effective products and delivery Wealth’, and the Asri collection has a wide variety of gold and dia- with existing isPs more than one computer can login with the use of systems to serve them. The bank, which mond rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets which have a router. how many computers can log in to use your service at any has been promoting savings habits been designed keeping the contemporary woman in mind. given time and what is the price difference? among wider strata of society through Asri Jewelers specializes in diamond jewelry and also sells neck- Tw o simultaneous users are allowed access with a single username & password. tailored products and accessible Broadlink offers unlimited packages which has no restriction on downloads and channels, will bring the marginalized laces and rings studded with other precious stones. An entire section customer can use it 24x7. The packages are for Unlimited 128 Kbps , 256 Kbps & and unbanked youth segment into the devoted to innovatively and uniquely-designed gold jewelry that ex- 512 Kbps. We also have Unlimited night Package which has a speed of 256 Kbps. mainstream financial sector through its partnership with YouthSave. udes style, class and sophistication is a major attraction of the store. The prices are very competitive and start from rs. 899/month, inclusive of Every design made at Asri Jewelers is made with the customers in VaT . Customers can avail for 15-day plans as well. Detailed plan structures are, available on our website http://broadlink.com.np/Service_Plan.html mind. With the wedding season just around the corner, its a perfect giZmo time to shop for some of the finest designs at the month-long sale at has Broadlink officially made Kathmandu Valley a wi-Fi zone? if yes, how? Broadlink services Begin Asri. The company also customizes jewelries to fit individual specifi- Broadlink has installed its towers in strategic locations in the valley and increasing Broadlink network & Communication cations and budgets in 18, 22 and 24 carat gold, and also in diamond the numbers of the same. We are also working towards making the service Pvt. Ltd. has launched the next generation WiFi services and Internet and other precious stones. available within the malls and markets enabling customers to use internet not only from their home locations but also while they are on the move. based telephony service for home and Contact: 4249506. enterprise costumers in nepal. The

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services began from the 1st november different strokes in Kathmandu, Butwal, Pokhara and Hetauda. g’Five brings e82i Steals at Mero Deals Call mobility, the authorized dealer of G’Five mobile phones in nepal, has What’s in a Number? launched G’Five e82i set in nepal. The — Sumit Poudyal set is a TV phone with dual SIm slots and a qwerty keypad. The set also has a rose by any other name would smell as sweet but your social worth a double camera, a 2.2 inch TFT screen, and supports Facebook, Yahoo and Java would unfortunately not be the same for any combination of digits after applications. 98 in your mobile contact. Q1, g20 from colors Take me for instance. The other Friday, as I walked out of a meeting, I Teletalk, the authorized dealer of bumped into a friend who I had not seen for quite some time. a minute Color mobile phones in nepal, has of meet and greet followed by another couple of small talk, we were launched the Q1 and the G20 models. ready to part in five minutes forty-seven seconds when he uttered the Both the sets have dual SIm slots, 2.33 words – “I don’t have your number”. inch screens along with 1.3 mega pixel cameras and have expandable memory upto 4 GB. The Q1 and G20 phones can store upto 2000 and 1500 phonebook entries respectively. Prices: Q1 rs. 4,485; G20 rs. 4,190. m-5161n from spice mobile eroDeal.com is a web based company which sells vouch- Teletalk Pvt. Ltd, the sole authorized ers online. The company provides consumers with un- distributor of Spice mobile phones in nepal has launched the m-1561n beatable deals everyday on restaurant, spas, and salons. mobile phone. The m-1516n sports To get these unbeatable discounts, customers will need to features like talk time for 4.5 hours, M buy vouchers that can be used in the next few months. 300 hours battery backup, expandable memory upto 4 GB, motion music MeroDeal.com has already partnered with more than 20 vendors. amongst others. The set is priced at rs. Visitors to the website can register their e-mail address and get 100 4,495. credits for free! Each credit is worth Re. 1 and can be used to pur- LcD TV from Beko chase vouchers. Additionally, visitors can refer friends and family orbit International has introduced a and for every referral who buys a voucher, the referrer will get 100 LCD TV from Beko, an internationally renowned home appliances brand. credits. Beko TV boasts exceptional quality The modern consumer is flooded with a wide range of choices to of components. The LCD TV features experiment from. With MeroDeal.com, they will be able to experi- HDmI ports, PC Input and has Vision art technology for crisp display. ence the most happening restaurants, the best spas and the most no big deal. talked-about concerts in Kathmandu with the click of a mouse at un- “Sure, take it down. 9-8-5-1-” believable discounts of 40-80%. While customers will rake in great “985?” deals, vendors gain by acquiring new customers. “Umm, yes.” “Uh huh…” now this expression is an audible mona Lisa smile. The sound is a mixture of approval, admiration, respect, jealousy and inferiority complex, in the market ratio 2:2:1:3:2 and altogether produces a reaction that smells good. I still insight remember being proud of my father who carried a mobile phone (and it was no small thing – bigger than my geometry box) when its annual bills could buy my brother a motorbike. We’ve come a long way of course – we Sealin’ the Deal have more mobiles than toilets in the country; the respect for the initial numbers have never faded though – initial ones as in post-paid numbers, misceLLaneoUs Raunak agarwal, the royal family of nepal Telecom. There still are arguments about postpaid nT sim card at Rs 200 Director, meroDeal.com service being better, though I have not read a thesis on it yet. nepal Telecom (nT) is going to provide MeroDeal brings new experiences to the people of Kathmandu by pre-paid SIm card at rs 200 in the a person giving out a postpaid number supposedly gives an impression recent future. With the purchase of this providing them with unbeatable offers on everything from restaurants of someone who makes big money, owns the sleekest model in town, SIm card customers will get a talk time to spas to shopping. People can log in to www.merodeal.com blah blah… If those were the criteria for qualifying, I would gracefully of rs 100. In case of lost or damage everyday and purchase vouchers that will enable them to use the disqualify because practicality deviates about turn from philosophy for of the SIm rs 100 will be charge for exclusive deals that only MeroDeal can bargain for. me. I got a post-paid number because replacement. The new SIm is said to be available once the existing old stock are 1) making calls from a post-paid is cheaper than from the socially- sold out. at preset the price of pre-paid how are you planning to make the people aware of your new online lesser pre-paid SIms, SIm is rs 1135 with a talk time of rs voucher purchase concept? 2) mom’s office pays her in the bank where she can make payments for 500. Since we are giving great deals on some of the best experiences in Kathmandu, we expect people who are already aware of our concept to tell their friends my phone bills so I don’t need to trouble myself, and shikhar shoes showroom and family about it as well. In addition, we are rewarding 100 credits to users 3) I can hibernate from social interaction by simply using up my when one of their referrals purchase a voucher. Finally, we will be using online monthly allocation of talkable cash and give the service providers the social media (Facebook and Twitter) extensively, using both ads and generating exciting content so people are compelled to follow us. privilege to embarrass me. how can a person without a Dollar account or international credit and if you thought the moral of the story is in the story, I suggest card purchase vouchers from “meroDeal”? you watch Sex and the City – The movie. I was completely wrong in We have tied up with various local online payment platforms (eSewa, nIBL generalizing this trend for Nepali haru when I saw Sarah Jessica Parker online payment, etc.) to allow people without international credit cards sulking over a 347 number – she wanted the old new York back. ! to purchase from us. In addition, we have set up a few collection centres around the city where people can go and pay in cash. Finally, we are also experimenting with cash on delivery, where for a small fee, people can receive the vouchers at their homes or offices. Friday Weekly, 77 CDo office, Lalitpur, nepal. eCS media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, nepal. 5011571. Shikar Shoes has opened its new no. 42  18 - 24 november, 2010 how different is mero Deal from Thamel.com or muncha.com? ������anD more exclusive showroom at new road. ���������������������������������� The 13th showroom of the company meroDeal is different from Thamel.com and muncha.com in four key ways: Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA targets to offer Shikhar brand shoes (a) We are focussing on selling mostly experiences to our customers, which Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA Contributing Editor: VIVIAN YONZON we believe will make them happier than if they were to purchase consumer Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Asst. Editor: AYUSHA NIROLA and slippers to the urban customers Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Inhouse Writers: SUYASHA SITAULA, and those who visit Kathmandu for products. Deputy Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NILADRI S. PARIAL YUKTA BAJRACHARYA, SHREEYA JOSHI shopping. on the occasion of the (b) We are catering to the people of Kathmandu, whereas other websites Editorial Secretary: PRAGYA POKHREL cater mainly to nepali expats. Design & Production Executive: SANJEEV SHRESTHA opening, the showroom has provided Color Separation: Design Assistant: DIPESH MAHARJAN special discount on the purchase any of (c) We will feature only one exclusive deal daily. CTP Nepal Pvt. Ltd, HATTIBAN, Sr. Photographer: DASH B. MAHARJAN 525.0466, 525.0468 Photographer: YOGENDRA MAHARJAN its products. The company has 1,000 (d) We will have deals at discounts that will be unmatched by anyone else. Asst. Managers, Sales & Marketing: outlets and 12 exclusive showrooms Printing: Jagadamba Press, Hattiban, BIJENDRA PRADHAN, ANGIRAS MANANDHAR 525.0017/18/19 Ad Enquiries: [email protected] across the country. Distributor: Asst. Managers, Business Development: Kasthamandap Distribution Pvt. Ltd. AVISHEK RAJ PRADHAN, SHWETA BUDHATHOKI 424.7241 Subscription & Distribution Executive: BIKRAM SHRESTHA Bazaar coordinated by Avishek Raj Pradhan. 5011571, 5011639, [email protected]