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or those that have spent strongly adhere to the collective evenings in Patan Durbar power of social philanthropy Square and not noticed, where we work with likeminded Fthe square is actually lit at organizations and communi- night by solar lights. They were ties in realizing the dream of installed last year through the making this city a better place. “Go Green” campaign of Laxmi When we walk around the solar Cares, an NGO started as a so- lit Patan Durbar Square in the cial initiative by the employees evenings after work, the project of Laxmi Bank. successfully completed through This year Laxmi Cares is funds raised from the last cycle aiming bigger – lighting up the rally, the smiles on the faces of Bagmati Bridge in Thapathali the locals idling about act as a with Solar Street Lights, for reminder that we’re somewhat which they are trying to raise closer to achieving that dream.” Rs. 2,000,000 through ‘The This is more than just an Laxmi Cares Annual Mountain event, much more than cycle Bike Rally’ - a cycle rally for a rally and a simple music con- social cause with music and cert. It is an example of possi- people really set out to make a bility. Join this event to be part difference. of the difference and light up Prasanna K.C., Chairman of the Bagmati Bridge and follow Laxmi Cares, shares, “Person- good examples for a change, ally, I feel it is high time the like Yogeshwar Amatya who has corporate houses took a lead in waived his performance fees for Thursday and is set to begin making a difference, however the music concert! from Patan Durbar Square and small, in the society that we The event is being organized end at the St. Xavier’s Goda- all live in. We at Laxmi Cares, on Ghode Jatra, 22 March, vari School. It starts with an This is more than just an event, much more than cycle rally and a simple music concert. It is an example of possibility. Join this event to be part of the difference and light up the Bagmati Bridge and follow good examples for a change, like Yogeshwar Amatya who has waived his performance fees for the music concert !

11-kilometre cycle rally, which the concert afterwards. For those begins at 7 a.m. in the morning that do not have their own bikes, after which the music concert all of the above and mountain begins inside the St. Xavier’s bike hire for the day is available School featuring Yogeshwar for an entry fee of Rs. 1500. Amatya, Jems Pradhan, Lyrics Events like these that are Indy and more. about action are rare, but do Laxmi Cares plans to install happen – and when it is hap- solar lights on the 14 poles (lo- pening, it would be a pity to cated 7 on each side) of the Bag- miss out. Follow examples for a mati Bridge. The lights, panels change, like Yogeshwar Amatya and batteries for each pole are who has waived his performance set to cost Rs. 78,000. Laxmi fee for the music concert! Cares will look after the mainte- Forms for the event can be nance of the solar street lights downloaded at www.laxmi- for a period of 5 years after cares.com.np or collected from which it will be handed over to the following locations: Biruwa the local community. Ventures, Baluwatar; Coffee Inc, For those that want to attend Bansantapur; VFC, Lazimpat the cycle rally and can’t stay for or Fantastic Nepal, Teku. The the concert (pity), there is provi- forms should be submitted along sion of transportation from Go- with the entry fee at Laxmi davari to Langankhel Bus Park Bank, 1st Floor, Pulchowk. The after 11:30 a.m. deadline to register for the event The entry fee for the event is Tuesday, 20 March– so go on- is Rs. 1000 per person, which line and get busy ! includes lunch, a t-shirt, water For further details of the event, call 9841298400 and refreshments, transporta- or write to [email protected]. You can also follow the ‘Laxmi Cares Annual Mountain tion from Godavari and access to Bike Rally’ event on Facebook. page3 one question make your statement How relevant is revolutionizing the radio to an online form at a time when there is a plethora of other entertainment avenues? Nepal now has its first online radio. But is the radio’s evolution relevant to our times when the television and even gadgets have reserved slots in our daily schedules, and on-the-go entertainment that we can pick and choose at leisure has redefined entertainment itself. We ask some well known faces who we spotted at the launch of Revolution Radio to comment. — Mannat Shrestha

Well, we are revolutionizing radio to make The radio has lost its charm for music aficionados. Nowadays, it more relevant in today’s context. Other the trend for FM stations has become predictable and mundane sources of entertainment are not as easily – the typical talk shows, music being interrupted by random accessible as radios. This point is more uninterestingly advertisements. As a musician, I personally come valid as now RVL is a one of its kind online from the radio generation. So for me, music videos don’t hold much radio in Nepal. People use the internet and of a charm. The radio is a channel that takes your music far and spend significant time on it for personal wide, and when people make requests your popularity is tangible. or work purposes. Most people are online spending time on Facebook, Twitter and the Our effort at RVL Radio is about bringing back the relevance to numerous social networking sites that keep radio. Our lives, both personal and professional, are entwined with people extremely engaged. So while they the internet. That’s why we have brought the concept of online are utilizing the internet, they can just tune radio here. The reason I got involved in RVL Radio is to bring back into the online radio and get entertained radio with a bang! without being disturbed by advertisements. Manoj KC is best known as the lead guitarist and keyboardist of 1974 AD. He has Sumit Sigdel is a well known RJ. He is currently produced music for numerous popular Nepali artists such as Nabin K. Bhattarai, Nima involved as the senior program producer and presenter Rumba, Sabin Rai, Adrian Pradhan. He has also worked on scores for movies and for RVL Radio. He is the station manager for R24 Radio. documentaries, and composes jingles as well. KC was nominated for the “best music Sigdel also presented the live entertainment show ‘Play programmer/arranger” in 2006 and 2010 by Image Music Awards. KC has performed it On’ as one of the VJs, on NTV Plus. with accomplished musicians from around the world including Jessie van Ruller, Richard Hardy (Dave Matthews Band), and Carol King among others.

We cash in with the fact that so many people hours are spent on the internet these days. When they log on to RVL Radio they can simply listen to songs in the background while investing their time on the internet. Also I believe RVL First of all, when you talk about has some very experienced people and relevance, most of the other kept in mind the celebrity factor. This is entertainment sources are foreign another attraction. Plus from my personal channels. So being Nepali, this has experience I would say online radios are its own unique value, and thus very popular. One time when I had an relevant to the people of Nepal. interview at BS radio, I had just shared a Also more than anything, I think it’s link on Facebook, and the response was about giving the audience something immense. I got numerous phone calls new, not only in its form but also its from people who saw the link. substance. Even if it’s a new radio in form you need to give the audience Samriddhi Rai was the Second Runner-Up at Miss something new. That’s how you make Teen Nepal 2006. She has also done a short cameo in a product relevant. Alok Nembang’s first movie Sano Sansar. Recently Rai won the Miss Personality title at Miss Tourism Queen International 2011. Currently she is involved as a sub- Asish Syangden is a well known RJ who was editor at The Himalayan Times. first noticed in the airwaves of Kantipur FM. He has anchored many popular shows including Colgate-gel Chart Busters and Music Jam. Currently, he is involved with RVL Radio. BINOD BHATTARAI is a journalist feaissues that matter ture who runs The Writing Workshop ([email protected]). The Federal Conundrum

ast week, the chair of the exclude the ‘others’ in the name mechanics of federal rule. And those with more secular views – There was someone else who committee to resolve dif- of “agraadhikar” or exclusive judging from published opin- that had remained largely non- supported ‘constructive feder- ferences in the draft con- privileges, and even promises ions, there are groups already committal, is finally beginning alism’ – and thought that the Lstitution, Pushpa Kamal of not splitting some districts ready to disown the constitution to talk about the issue, if not in UML’s proposal was “quite Dahal, admitted to something (Chitwan) to suit conveniences. if it does not have federal units the mass media, at least on the reasonable” but was against he had apparently chosen to Not unnaturally the ‘others’ fear carved out and named as they Internet. One such discussion agraadhikar to minorities to ignore all these years. He told the constitutionally approved want it to be, and there also are began on NNSD a discussion rule over the majority. some reporters that the federal exclusion, and are therefore just those who’re not prepared to ac- group on yahoo on 13 February. There was one who thought project – state restructuring and not ready to yield. It has also cept the units named after iden- It started with someone posting the discussion was an attempt naming of federal units – was become valid to ask that if Chit- tities unless there’s one for ev- a Facebook status of an individ- to ‘make a mountain out of turning out to be the most diffi- wan can remain intact why not eryone who wants them. Then ual born to a Sherpa mother and molehill’ and questioned the cult obstacle to overcome, more other districts? there also are political parties Chettri father, who grew up in intelligence of the ‘so-called complex than the integration of Sarlahi in the plains and is rais- scholars’ – his ‘facts’, however, Maoist combatants. It started with someone posting ing a family with a Bantaba Rai were immediately challenged It was an antithesis of all of woman in Kathmandu. He had to which he later yielded and the rhetoric there has been on a Facebook status of an individual questioned his identity in the suggested that a fixed territo- federalism since 2006. All these born to a Sherpa mother and context of the debate on fed- ry for people concentrated in years federalism had remained a Chettri father, who grew up in eralism asking why his cousin an area could address the his- subject that politicians had cho- could get a federal unit while he torical, cultural and linguistic sen to ignore or limit to slogans Sarlahi in the plains and is raising a would not. The question drew issues of janajatis and said he rather than sit across the table family with a Bantaba Rai woman in responses from both sides of did not favor agraadhikar. to negotiate the contours, and Kathmandu. the debate. Someone else attempted to manage the aspirations created Some of the arguments were define what adivasi ianajati by their promises. The situation is therefore that think federalism is not a (names have been omitted be- meant, and another discussant Now as the constitution- complex as Dahal has – finally good idea at all. The committee cause I have not contacted the threw in evidence on who is in- making deadline approaches – realized, and there are few to recommend state restructur- individuals for permission for digenous and who is not by re- there seems to be some attempts indications of how it would be ing has been of little help – its reproduction but have tried to ferring to a Genographic proj- to reason. However, logic still resolved. There has been talk recommendation was contested summarize the views): ect that traced the movements remains overshadowed by ideol- about taking a decision in prin- within, and the contours of the ogy or identity-driven demands, ciple and postponing actual im- new structures still remain to be and the dominating pronounce- plementation. But there also are finalized. ments are still about wanting those that want everything set- The Nepali intelligentsia – nothing less than personal fief- tled now, irrespective of the lit- both those leading the identity- doms, with express authority to tle work that has gone into the influenced arguments as well as

of African migrants who One discussant advocated that travelled to South and South- both caste and gender based east Asia and Australia some inclusion policy should be 60,000 years ago and another scrapped until a survey was group that went to Central done to factor in class and eco- Asia some 50,000 years ago. nomic ability. There also was an article A banker brought ‘end ben- warning of the hegemony efit’ into the discussion and by some groups if the ‘right’ seemed fine with federalism federal model did not emerge, as long as more opportunities which again was challenged were created for all while the by someone else asking the nation remained united under writer to resort to ‘more civi- one flag. lized thinking’. Another discussant argued against fragmenting the coun- An example of another ex- try into some ethnocentric treme of the debate was a televi- units, which he said would be sion talk show that someone had ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unfair’ on posted on Facebook, where the other groups. interviewer was unsettled when Someone else had a question: Kamal Thapa, leader of a politi- Are we seeking to right the cal party, said ‘I don’t accept fed- wrongs of the past by carv- eralism’. The interviewer could ing our nation? Another had a not accept that people could have question on resource sharing a different opinion – let alone the by federal units. fact that the stance has been the Nepal should not be divided main platform of Thapa’s party. into small kingdoms geo- My take on the federal project graphically, politically, so- is something in between; it’s a ‘yes’ cially, economically, or on any to the principle of taking power other basis. But, there is a closer to the people, provided there need of decentralized gover- is equal opportunity for all citizens nance, said another. to access it, with time-bound res- There were some who advised ervations for groups that may not on focusing attention on en- be able to compete with others hancing competency, knowl- equally because of their historical edge, and expertise, or on exclusion. Naming of the federal education for all the citizens, units is inconsequential as long as irrespective of caste, religion there will be equal opportunity for or ethnicity. all citizens.! feature Fr!day Issue 110 | 21 March 2012 5 A Swig of Zero Tolerance How practical is the radical enforcement of the drunk driving policy? — Arjun Bhandari

ver since the combined amongst families and friends. industry (alcohol and tobacco) and liquor businesses and in- brought down from 0.15 per- force of Nepal Police and Century old traditions can’t be will also go bankrupt. It seems dustries can have a huge role to cent just a few decades back. Nepal Traffic have begun wiped out in overnight without like the fundamentals of eco- play for economic development For a public vehicle driver, Echarging anyone who is any education or alternative so- nomic systems have not been as well. the legal alcohol limit is 0.04 ‘suspected’ of drinking alcohol lutions. thought through by the policy- So, what is the solution to percent (one standard drink is and driving, this topic has been If this government has taken makers. this problem – something that good). For the drivers under 21, much discussed. The detail that a stance that drinking alcohol is In my view, this government will ensure safety as well as al- the law is very strict. Drivers might have caught your atten- harmful for the public and slows should implement a relaxed alco- low the concerned industries to under the age of 21 are prohib- tion in particular is that driv- down economic development, hol related policy which is widely thrive? I would suggest imple- ited from drinking alcohol. ers suspected of drinking and then those countries which are applied in most democratic coun- menting the same enforcement driving are put in custody, dis- the most economically advance tries. If a liberal and relaxed law as USA, Australia, UK or Can- In United Kingdom: allowed to contact their families and culturally bonded consume is passed, alcohol related busi- ada – who have already worked The legal alcohol ‘drink and and forced to undergo accident alcohol the most. Drinking a ness and industries will thrive as their way around the problem. drive’ limit in UK is 0.08 percent. related lessons. This harsh law glass of wine is easily accept- well as general public will have In western countries, 0.05 per- It is same percentage as USA. As is not too different from laws able in majority of business freedom of enjoying a glass or cent blood alcohol content in explained above, legally people in communist countries. In any communities in western coun- two of wine or a glass of beer the body (two standard drinks) are allowed to drink the equiva- democratic country a person tries. In China, signing of every at social gatherings without en- is acceptable for the ‘drink and lent of three glass of ordinary is innocent until proven guilty. business agreement or starting dangering other lives while driv- drive’ scenario. It is a well re- strength beer, or three glasses Majority of the people are con- a business partnership starts of wine, or three packs of whis- fused by this radical enforce- with drinking some alcohol. ky for a man of average weight ment which is unpractical in Zero tolerance is only en- Zero tolerance is enforced in very (60kg) in a two-hour interval. any developed and democratic forced in very few countries, few countries, mostly in countries country. mostly in countries which have which have banned alcohol – In Canada: Whether a person is fond banned alcohol – where the al- There was a debate of of partying or is a restaurant cohol industry is non-existent where the alcohol industry is non- whether to have 0.05 percent al- visitor, each and every driver and alcohol has no social signifi- existent and alcohol has no social cohol limit or 0.08 percent, for should make sure that he/she cance. For Nepal, alcohol has significance. long time. A referendum was mustn’t drink even a single drop been woven into social norms held for this issue; however, le- of alcohol. The punishment is for thousands of years, which ing back. Balanced work and searched fact that drinking two gal limit until writing of this severe: charged for ‘drunk driv- is why I believe that radical entertainment is very essential standard drinks (670ml beer or article is 0.08 percent. ing’, put in custody for an over- ‘drunk driving’ enforcement is for human development. It is 80ml of whisky) will not affect In simple terms, drinking 650 night period, fined Rs.1000, and completely unpractical. Addi- simple human psychology – if an individual’s driving skills. ml of beer or 280 ml of wine or forced to take a rules and regu- tionally, alcohol industry is the the person can’t look forward Here’s how some of the coun- 80 ml of spirit within a two-hour lation class. However, it would highest tax paying sector in Ne- to some form of entertainment tries have tackled this problem: interval with food for average be most obviously expected that pal. If radical ‘drunk driving’ (nice meal, a glass of drink) af- body type person is the legal al- people are informed and edu- policy is imposed, a considerable ter a long day’s work; he/she In Australia: cohol limit. In other words, for a cated about the laws before they amount of government revenue may not be refreshed for the next The legal drinking limit varies person of average weight drink- start convicting citizens. In our may also be lost. challenge of work tasks, or for from state to state in Australia; ing two standard drinks will lim- country harsh punishment is Symptoms of some alcohol that matter, even lack incentive however, in most states the al- it to 0.05 percent alcohol volume given without prior notice. related businesses going broke to work hard. cohol drinking limits for private which is allowed in most nations. Without any doubt, the are surfacing already. From the On the contrary, if people car or bike drivers 0.05 percent The Nepali government ‘drunk driving’ rules and regu- time, the ‘checks’ commenced work hard and spend well, the alcohol limit is permitted (al- needs to think such stringent lations need to be implemented in many corners of the streets government benefits from both most equivalent of two standard laws through with respect to its and imposed. It has been over- for ‘drunk driving’, restaurant activities involved. For instance, drinks in two hour). No alcohol is socio-cultural and economic re- due in Nepal since so many acci- sales have dropped by around people work hard, economic allowed for public vehicle drivers percussions. We should be able to dents and deaths have occurred 80 percent, retailer’s sales have development and nation build- (bus, taxi, or heavy vehicle). take solutions that other nations in the ‘drunk driving’ context. dropped by around 50 percent, ing process will move forward have implemented and adapt However, Nepali people are un- and manufacturer and im- rapidly; in addition, if individu- In USA: them rightly to our own context, happy with a radical stance that porter’s sales have dropped by als earn more, of course, they Every state in USA has the or at least use the researched ma- this government has imposed 40 percent. If this harsh pun- spend more. Various sectors right to enforce different alco- terial as a base. Even what may which seems to be unpractical. ishment culture continues for will benefit from the money hol drinking limits; however, in seem to be the most mundane of There are many facets to this is- the next few months, there are spent as there will be money go- majority of the states the legal laws will have impacts, and those sue. Zero tolerance in this mat- grave chances that many of the ing around which will show the drinking limit is 0.08 percent consequences need to be thought ter may hamper our social intri- restaurants will go bankrupt sign of healthy economic devel- (little over two standard drinks through thoroughly before the cacies. For Newari people, every followed by distributors and opment. In return, the govern- in every two hour) which is a concerned laws are implement- festival is initiated by offering manufacturers of Nepal. Not to ment will have higher tax col- higher volume than in Austra- ed. This is the basic understand- and sharing of some alcohol forget, the highest tax paying lection. In my opinion, alcohol lia. This legal limit has been ing, isn’t it? ! TOP 3

With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for eget morevents out of your weekends you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: 1. JAZZ TRIO: “ALL MY FRIENDS” Dine on delectable French cuisine and a jazzy evening with ‘All My Friends’ this Friday night. what’s 2. ALIOSE IN KATHMANDU on Join the French speaking duo from Switzerland for an evening at Hotel Shangri-la. 3. ROLES THAT WOMEN PLAY things to do Focusing mainly on the representation of women entrepreneurship in different fields, this seminar is organized by the Indian Cultural. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 15 16 17 POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call 5011571/ 18 19 20 21 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space.

The Second Reincarnation MUSIC AND PARTIES your evening with some melodious for 30 years since 1981. Arsames music in the air. (Iran), Grimmortall (India), Binaash Date: 16 March (Friday), Time: 6 pm onwards, Venue: Hotel Annapurna, Durbar Marg, Inner Sound: The Journey (Nepal), Narsamhaar (Nepal) and 2 Ticket: Rs. 1,000 of the Self Entry: Free point 4 three (India) are the others Date: 15 March (Thursday) On the Rocks in the lineup at the event. Time: 5:45 pm onwards Date: 16 March (Friday) Venue: Russian Cultural Centre Ticket: Rs. 800 (Pre-sale) and Rs. Time: 7 pm onwards 1,000 (At the gate) 4412715 Venue: Lorry’s, Jhamsikhel Nepfest March After two successful concerts Seagrams 100 Pipers Presents ‘On with Ghazals sung by Prateeksha Date: 17 March (Saturday) the Rocks’ – an event dedicated Time: 1 pm onwards Sharma, Indian Cultural Center to celebrate the magnificent genre is organizing another melodious Venue: Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap of rock music and to promote 5541322 event to welcome spring. The Inner the various eating outlets which Sound: The Journey of the Self is have been adding flavor to a concert by Lady Shruti Rana, Kathmandu. Popular Nepali bands a distinguished classical singer such as Cobweb, Rusty Nails, from Delhi. She is celebrated Space Cake Break and His Will internationally for her exquisite will be performing at different renderings of classical music, venues during this event, which her explorations in sound which will take place every Friday. The are used also as healing techniques venues chosen for the event are for therapeutic purposes. Bourbon Room (Lal Durbar),Trisara The Inner Sound- The journey (Lazimpat), Lorry’s (Jhamsikhel) & of the Self is a concert with 8 Degrees (Jhamsikhel). This Friday, timeless mystical and sacred Prism band will be performing at Nepfest is coming up with yet Vootoo Entertainment brings to you the second edition of Reincarnation – music, enhanced with spiritual Lorry’s. another event as one of the a hair and make up show by Miki Tanaka. Tanaka is young designer doing her poetry. Lady Rana’s music promotional gig for the legendary The On the Rocks series will go on polish death metal juggernaut Hair and Makeup course in Japan. She is back in Nepal for her second show. will invoke within the listener, till 6 April. multifaceted expressions of ‘Decpitated’ who are set to Reincarnation 2 will be based on the theme of a ‘Fantasy World’. The event Divinity, with Sanskrit chants and Metal Mayhem IV perform at the Nepfest IV, this will also include a fashion show and an after party. Bipin ‘Mickey’ Gurung mystic music, interspersed with Date: 17 March (Saturday) September. For all those who – a freestyle dancer who was also the official trainer for Miss Earth Nepal poetic verses which explain and Time: 2 pm (gates open) missed out on the Nepfest Aura Gurung will team up with Vootoo Entertainment to choreograph the enhance the mood and meaning of Venue: Jawalakhel Football Ground Reloaded, Nepfest in association whole show. Gurung was also associated with Reincarnation 1. DJ BPM the musical renditions. with KTM Rocks presents Nepfest After three successful Installments March with a big surprise for all and DJ Rabbit will be shuffling at the after party. (Yukta Bajracharya) JAZZ TRIO: “ALL MY of “Metal Mayhem”, Defenders’ the metal heads in the venue. The FRIENDS” of Metal bring to you the fourth event will feature some of the Date : 16 March (Friday) concert which is going to be metal bands in the city like Antim Time: 7:30 pm onwards headlined by the “Godfathers of Grahan, Kalodin, White, Garudh, The Venue: Delices de France Grindcore & The Legends”– Napalm Exorcist, Disintegrated, and Fractals. Qs Retaurant, Ganesh Man Singh Death from U.K. The band has been Building (2nd Floor), JP Road- creating waves all over the world Ticket Cost: Rs. 150 with Ashutosh Shrestha Thamel. Co-founder, Vootoo Entertainment 4260326/ info@restaurantnepal. 3 com Beyond the Fantasy World Fr!day speaks to the organizers to find out the details about the second installment of Reincarnation. How would Reincarnation 2 be different from Reincarnation 1? Reincarnation 1 was based on ‘Good & Evil’ theme whereas Reincarnation 2 is based on ‘Fantasy World’. Last time we could not get the entire hair product in Nepal which affected the show, this time we have got all the required materials from Japan so that Miki Tanaka can get the best hairstyles done. Reincarnation 2 will have ramps with more emphasis given to lighting and sound. Vootoo has also teamed up with House of Alternative Apparel (HAA) for the event. What can the audience expect from the fashion show? Reincarnation 1 was a complete hair and make up show but this time Vootoo Entertainment has teamed up with HAA to add the fashion zing If you’re wondering how you are to the show. Reincarnation 2 will be a complete package of hair, makeup going to spend some good time and fashion blended together. The audience can expect to see Miki Tanaka’s with your friends this Friday, then original and creative hairstyles and makeup. HAA’s latest summer collection look no further. The winner of will also be showcased in the show. Now, if this isn’t enough we got Dj Outstanding Band in the Jazz for BPM and Dj Rabbit throwing in the commercial tunes to get the crowd the Next Generation competition “Vootoo’d”. for Jazzmandu 2011 is here to make sure your weekend is a good What is the main purpose behind organizing Reincarnation 2? one. With Abhisek Bhadra on There are far many fashion shows taking place in the country but hardly any keyboards, Ian Eustis on bass and hair and makeup show. So to promote hair and makeup as well as upcoming Kiran Shahi on drums, the trio: All young artists, Vootoo came up with this idea of Reincarnation. Not just this, My Friends will be there at Delices but it’s also a platform for talented models and DJs as well. (Yukta Bajracharya) de France restaurant to jazz-up events Fr!day Issue 110 | 21 March 2012 7

ALIOSE IN Bookings for additional group Yoga Lifestyle Retreats band facebook page http://www. to put up LED solar lights, to light up KATHMANDU classes, children’s classes, private Opening Date: 16 March (Friday) facebook.com/AsheshandNekhvam the Bagmati Bridge, Thapathali. The rally Date: 18 March (Sunday) lessons are available upon request. Closing Date: 18 March (Sunday) or by email [email protected]) will begin from Patan Durbar Square and Time: 7 pm Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm come to a halt at St. Xavier’s Godavari Class Rates (per student): Rs. 750 Laxmi Cares Bike Rally Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Lazimpat Venue: Namo Buddha School, Godavari. Yogeshwar Amatya, (single class), Rs. 3,750 (for a class Date: 22 March (Thursday) 4412999 ext. 7515 9851002920/ info@pranamaya- Jems Pradhan, and Lyrics Indy will be card of six) and Rs. 6,000 (for a Time: 7am onwards yoga.com performing at the concert which follows class card of 12) Venue: Patan Durbar Square the rally at the St. Xavier’s grounds itself. 5553545 Surya Nepal Masters 2012 So this Ghode Jatra, choose to cycle for Opening Date: 14 March Laxmi Cares, a registered NGO and a cause and enjoy the musical event that (Wednesday) a social initiative of employees of follows your muscle work! Closing Date: 17 March (Saturday) Laxmi Bank is organizing the ‘Laxmi Entry fee: Rs. 1,500 (including mountain Venue: Gorkarna Forest Golf Resort Cares Annual Mountain Bike Rally’ bike hire, lunch, water, refreshments, 4264699, 4265777 in lieu with its ‘Go Green’ campaign. t-shirt and transportation) and Rs. 1,000 The rally is being held to raise funds The 19th edition of Surya Nepal (if you bring a bike of your own) Pvt. Ltd. Masters, the largest and Here’s a proposition for an the only international golfing event St. Patrick’s at Irish Pub elegant evening of French cuisine of Nepal is all set to begin from The Pranamaya Yoga retreats with Date: 17 March 2012 and French poetry, with a live 14 March. The tournament is now Yogatara, organised by Pranamaya Time: 7pm Onwards concert by Aliose. The French a joint-sanction between PGTI Yoga and Isha Center takes you Venue: Irish Pub Lazimpat speaking duo from Switzerland (Professional Golf Tour of India) and away from your busy life in the city 4416027 who are known for their moving NPGA (Nepal Professional Golfers and will help you get recharged. lyrics will be here in Nepal to Association). The event is expecting Being held in a unique resort Come dressed in your green tops. Even better, dress up as a celebrate Francophony’s Week in to see the top golf stars from at Namo Buddha, the retreat leprechaun and bring a pot of gold for it is St. Patrick’s Day, Kathmandu. SAARC region taking part in this will last for three days. With the and there is no better place to celebrate than at the Irish Pub at Lazimpat. The prestigious event. The prize money theme of how to make your Reserve your seats before 15 pub will be serving green beer as per the tradition and Monkey Temple will be of Rupees Forty Lakhs (NPR) makes life more balanced and healthy March. playing from 7pm onwards. it the richest domestic event. It will by making yoga a part of your also contribute towards the PGTI every day routine, this retreat Enjoy an authentic Irish coffee or for something funkier, try out the Irish Flag MISCELLANEOUS Order of Merit. This is a perfect will be led by the inspiring and Shooter, made of course to look like the flag of Ireland. Even if you have no idea opportunity to measure their experienced teacher Yogatara. They what St. Paddy’s is all about, there’s no reason not to join in the celebrations! Flamenco Dance Classes growth against some of the best in will leave on Friday at 3 pm from Starting Date: 12 March (Monday) the game and is also a chance to get Pranamaya Studio in Patan and Ending Date: 6 April (Friday) a shot at most prestigious golfing return on Saturday around 7 pm. Time: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm and title in Nepal. The total cost includes transport, 6:30 pm and 7:45 pm accommodation (twin sharing), Venue: The International Club, Ballroom Dancing teachings, meal and water. Events Sanepa Date: 15 March (1st and 3rd Index Cost: Rs. 14,500/ per person 9813930267/ Thursday of each month) THURSDAY Surya Nepal Masters 2012 FlamencoDanceWorkshop@ Time: 7 pm onwards North Meets South Ballroom Dancing (Miscellaneous) (Miscellaneous) Venue: Delices de France restaurant, gmail.com Date: 21 March (Wednesday) Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) Yoga Lifestyle Retreats (Miscellaneous) Ganesh Man Singh Building (2nd Inner Sound: The Journey of the Self Time: 2:30pm to 5:30pm For those who missed it last year, Floor), JP Road-Thamel (Music & Parties) SUNDAY Venue: DECC, Agni Hall, UTWC, Aloise in Kathmandu (Music & Parties) The International Club presents 4260326 – info@restaurantnepal. Surya Nepal Masters 2012 (Miscellaneous) Tripureshwor Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) another ‘Introduction to Flamenco com Dance’ workshop with guest 9841222896 FRIDAY Yoga Lifestyle Retreats (Miscellaneous) Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) teacher Maradee de Guzman Ashesh and Nekhvam, the Jazz Trio: “All My Friends” MONDAY of Clara Ramona and Co. Learn trio:Ashesh Dangol (Guitar/Vocal/ (Music & Parties) Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) this bold art form which can Lyrics and Composer), Suraj Lama Roles that Women Play (Miscellaneous) TUESDAY be performed by both men and (Bass Guitar) and Rajiv Tuladhar Surya Nepal Masters 2012 (Miscellaneous) Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) The Second Reincarnation women alike. (Drums), in association with (Music & Parties) WEDNESDAY The classes will be held Mondays, Seljord Folk high school, Norway Yoga Lifestyle Retreats (Miscellaneous) Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) Wednesdays and Fridays in two are going to showcase a musical North Meets South (Music & Parties) time slots. Classes will cover exchange programme titled “North SATURDAY Flamenco Dance Classes (Miscellaneous) techniques of movements and meets South”. The event will see THURSDAY Seljord folk high school students Metal Mayhem IV (Music & Parties) Flamenco Dance Classes combinations such as: Ritmos Get ready to burn the dance floor! Nepfest March (Music & Parties) band open the show. Then it has a (Miscellaneous) (rhythm), Vueltas (turns), But it isn’t just any dance we are St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Pub Laxmi Cares Bike Rally jam session together with Ashesh Taconeos/Zapateados (footwork), talking about. It is time for the ever (Music & Parties) (Miscellaneous) and Nekhvam with Vidar in violin Brazeos (armwork), Palmas so enchanting – ballroom dancing. and Kjetil in Saxophone (musician (rhythmic clapping). We all dreamt of taking those and teachers) from Seljord Fold graceful steps, and now you have high school. The school is not an the chance to make that dream academic one with exams and worth a come true, not just one night but watch grades. It provides an opportunity two nights each month. So get for students to focus on subjects yourself out of the house and get that interest you and is based on DISCOVERY CHANNEL or 55 tonne whale, the experts ready for some graceful dancing. the idea of learning for life, not dissect the animals, giving the Entry is free and no one is watching Episode 3: I Faked My Own occupations and degrees. if you step on a toe or two, how Death details of the inside-out of the great is that? Ticket: Rs. 250 (Limited tickets will 18 March (Sunday) body work and their adaption to be sold in venue and can book or 7 pm their surroundings. Entrance: Free register in Ashesh and Nekhvam Watch the extraordinary true 19 March (Monday), 8 pm stories of people who faked their ROLES THAT WOMEN PLAY own death. Find out why they STAR WORLD Date: 16 March (Friday) did it, how they planned their Unforgettable Time: 1 pm to 4: 30 pm disappearance and how their 15 March (Thursday) Venue: Hotel Shangri-la, Lazimpat deception was finally uncovered. 10 pm In its initiative of acknowledging professional women from both India and The crime show is about an Nepal and celebrating the International Women’s day, Indian Culture Center NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC enigmatic former detective, Carrie is hosting a seminar on the topic – Roles that Women Play. The seminar Inside Nature’s Giants Wells, who has a rare condition will mainly focus on representation of women entrepreneurship in different Inside Nature’s Giants is a that enables her to forget nothing. fields of politics, conventions and changing values; roles for women today; four-part series that gives an She can remember anything, from legalities; domestic versus public spaces, violence and gender issues. It features prominent women personalities from different fields such as former president insight on the evolutionary crime scenes, conversations, places. of the All Nepal Women’s Association – Hisila Yami, social entrepreneur and hidden secrets of the giants that She can relive every moment. renowned hotelier – Ambica Shrestha, the founder and director of the Rato walk the face of earth. Be it an Watch her solve crimes with her Bangala School – Shanta Dixit, eminent banker – Raveena Deshraj Shrestha, and elephant, a crocodile, a giraffe flawless memory. acclaimed educationist and musician – Lady Shruti Rana. Dohari for a Cause Date: 23 March Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm eget morevents out of your weekends Venue: Lainchaur Banquets, Nepal Scouts premises, Lainchaur [email protected] The Nepal-Singapore Friendship Society is hosting an exclusive fundraising event to bring people together for a worthy cause while promoting Nepali folk heritage. The funds collected through the event will go towards Hospice Nepal - a nonprofit organization that works towards improving the quality of life for cancer patients when they have crossed the bounds of curative options, such as mark your calendar surgery, chemotherapy etc. It works to provide care for the patients by relieving them from pain and offers support to the family during the illness. events in the next few weeks This fundraising event for Hospice is for a good cause either way. While it is trying to improve lives of cancer patients, it is also aiming to promote our folk heritage of doharis. Hence, it will be one melodious drinks and dinner affair but with two good thoughts in mind. Doharis entail the art of prompt thinking and melodious witty responses in a two way call-and-response manner. The conversations that unfold in the process reflect life of the Nepali people. Ticket Cost: Rs 2,500

MUSIC AND PARTIES Venue: Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap potential of life as a whole. This special 9841239657 chance to sign up and learn from Jonas’s Momo Fest and More workshop is only available via email at Date: 24 March (Saturday) ktmROCKS presents Ides of March [email protected]. Photokipa 2012 Time: 1 pm to 7 pm 2012. This year Severe Dementia – a Venue: Army Officers’ Club, Sundhara band from Bangladesh will be playing Cost: Rs.1200 at this metal festival along with Antim Opening Date: 13 April (Friday), Closing Date: 15 April (Sunday), Time: 11 pm to 7 pm Tewa is a non-profit organization which is Grahan and Jindabaad. After a year long Beach Cricket 2012 Venue: Exhibition Hall, Bhrikuti Mandap run for and by women. It aims to increase hiatus, Jindabaad will be taking up the Opening Date: 30 March the self-reliance of Nepalis by reducing stage. Upcoming bands such as Lakhey, Closing Date: 31 March If you are a photography enthusiast or dependency on foreign donors. And for 11, and Garudh will also be joining Time: 11 am to 6 pm someone who wants to build a career the same cause, Tewa in partnership these bands to create a metal havoc at Venue: Riverside Springs Resort, around it or just loves to take some with Nanglo is organizing a one day the open grounds of the Fun Park. Kurintar momo fest, which is a local grant-making 9851112717 snaps once in a while, Photokipa 2012 is Ticket: Rs. 150 the place to be at. This is the first ever program. There are two categories of Since 2009, Shangri-La Cricket Academy tickets: vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The has been organizing Beach Cricket Photography and Digital Imaging Expo vegetarian momos include a variety of with the participation of 100 exhibitors MISCELLANEOUS Series, that focuses on Inter Bank cheese, potato, spinach and paneer, corn, Cricket and it is a one of its kind event from India, China and the domestic whereas the non-vegetarian category The LA Cup market. The exhibition will showcase in Nepal. The main motive of this includes chicken, buff and mutton. The price Opening Date: 22 March (Thursday) series is to bring the corporate world the different sectors of the imaging workflow such as image input and also includes mineral water, soft drinks/ Closing Date: 1 April (Sunday) into a cricketing platform and build a equipment accessories, image processing, image storage and image service juice and ice-creams. The price excludes Time: To be announced warm relationship through sports. The respectively. other attractions of the event such as Venue: Little Angels’ Premises, Hattiban matches will be played in the exciting product stalls from volunteers, mehendi 9841325824 Super Sixes format with colored balls Furthermore the Photokipa concept is strengthened by an impressive and face painting, game stations for children The Mahindra Two Wheelers 6th LA and colored outfits. The Sixth Inter Bank program of events with workshops, master classes, photography and a live concert from Heartbreakers. Cricket Series will have 16 teams and exhibitions, historical overview and many special events including Cup begins this March. The LA Cup is a Price: Rs. 600 and Rs. 700 (veg and Non. sports event organized by the Students’ will be played from 30-31 March. There exposition of stalls, the History Musuem, interactive zones, attraction of veg respectively) Council of the Little Angels’ College of is another Inter Corporate Cricket professional ramp show, a workshop series, and more. Management (LACM). The event will Series being held, with 16 teams also Parikrama Live in Concert but it will be next month, from 13-14 The three days event, starting from 13 April to 15 April at Bhrikutimandap feature competitions such as football, Date: 24 March (Saturday) lawn tennis, basketball, volley ball, tug of April. will see exhibitions of photographic products, digital/analogue video Time: 1 pm onwards war and open art. products, digital photo imaging products industry, photography institutes/ Venue: Jawalakhel Football Ground, Spring Camp for Kids colleges, photography shop’s and gallery, web portals, photo clubs and Jawalakhel, 9801032067 While the football match will be held Opening Date: 2 April (Monday) amongst 24 colleges from within the Closing Date: 6 April (Friday) journalists, and all those concerned with photography. After the successful Baneshwor Street valley, the lawn tennis matches will be a Time: 10 am Fest, Frequency Events are organizing Entry Fee: Rs. 150 and a special discount of Rs. 100 if you bring your national level competition for students Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, an informative musical event featuring in their plus twos and bachelors. Jhamsikhel camera. the well known rock band from India – (Akriti Shilpakar) The other remaining games will be 5013554, 2111505 Parikrama. The event will feature many between the colleges under Kathmandu artists like Cobweb, Abhaya and the University such as KUSOM, KCM, The Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Steam Injuns, X-Mantra, Mt. 8848, and LACM and NCM. in association with Initiative Outdoor, also the hip-hop group Nepsydaz. All is organizing a 10-day Spring Camp the excitement is set to be followed Registration Deadline: 15 March for kids aged 6-9 and 10-14. Although, Qs by a DJ session along with B-boying to they have been conducting Spring and top up the event. From mouth watering Anusara Yoga Workshop Date: 23 March (Friday) Winter camps since 2008, this is the with Raj Bhai Suwal food stalls, interesting games the event first time they are organizing a musical will be one of its kind with something Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Chairman, Organising Committee, Photokipa 2012 Venue: Pranamaya Yoga Studio, Kantipath outdoor camp. The camp aims to for everyone. The tickets are soon to empower the participants via music, 3 be available at most of the popular (behind Global Banks) dance, art and craft, and outdoor All About Clicks restaurants and retail shops. Anusara Yoga Workshop which is being activities. The minimum number of Ticket Cost: To be announced hosted by Pranamaya Thamel is bringing participants for both the age groups Photokipa is nothing but good news for everyone with a photography to you a golden opportunity to practice is 10. The camp for the latter group is Sundance Music Festival connection – amateurs professionals, and even equipment dealers. It’s yoga with visiting yoga instructor, Jonas from 8-12 April. Participation is only Opening Date: 24 March (Saturday) Westring. A profound, therapeutic and available through registration. The cost all about learning, experiencing and getting better this April. Fr!day sits Closing Date: 25 March (Sunday) elegant Hatha Yoga system that blends for the registration includes expenses down with Raj Bhai Suwal to learn more on the event. Time: 9:00 am to 7 pm the ancient art of yoga with the science for equipments, first aid, instructors and Venue: The Last Resort of biomechanics, Anusara Yoga features light snacks. 9851002920 How will this expo help amateur photographers with their skill Principles of Alignment, a Tantric Philosophy and a celebration of the full Registration fee: Rs. 800 and techniques? The music festival is a two day long We are conducting workshops, seminars interaction programs on different event which will be held at The skills for the amateur photographers all three days of the event. That Last Resort. Organized by Nirakar should give all photography enthusiasts an opportunity to learn and polish Yakthumba and Moksh, the event will their skills. start at 9 am in the morning when they leave for The Last Resort and end on What kind of people does the expo target? return sometime in the evening on Traders related to photography, amateurs, professional photographers/ 25 March. The music festival will see videographers, photography studio and lab owners, film industry both Nepali and foreign musicians. The professionals, photography and film technicians. Beyond that of course the ticket price for the event is Rs. 3500 media people, and any photo enthusiasts or interested students. which includes food, transportation, What would you like to highlight for interested participants? accommodation and of course a lot of Photokipa 2012 is an experience in itself and for an organization it is music. Tickets are available at Moksh geared up with various opportunities to fit all budgets, resources and time and The Last Resort. matter. Your participation in the event will certainly increase your brand Ticket price: Rs. 3,500 (including and product visibility which can be executed via sponsorship, exhibiting, transportation, food, accommodation, and advertising during the event. Photokipa 2012 will provide the ideal music) platform where you will have your captive audience over the 3-day festival. To promote your brand, to launch new products, meet new clients and Ides of March align yourself with the leading brands. 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the week that was Knorr Healthylife Recipe Contest event reviews of Akriti Shilpakar Lalitpur, 10 March Warm delicious soups have always been inviting but what takes it a notch higher is the care and love the past week that has gone in preparing it. Organized by ECS Media and Unilever Nepal, Knorr Healthylife Recipe Contest brought out just that. Held at the Academy of Culinary Arts, Lagankhel on 10 March the final emotions. It seeks to express women’s judging round saw the top ten participants who had Holi at Meconopsis voices and bring out their personal sent in their recipes with Knorr Soup as one of the experiences to public. Yukta Bajracharya ingredients. A panel of judges chose the top ten Kathmandu, 7 March Kongjung Joshi and Ananya Rai most promising cooks among many submissions. The We Fear Silence held its third distributed books to the writers of judges for the final round were Chef and partner of promotional event on the occasion the book. The event also saw Krishna Jardin Tripta Gurung, Chef Sandeep KC (Instructor of Holi. Titled the First Colors 2012, Dharawasi, Dr. Gyanu Pandey and at Academy of Culinary Arts) and Upasana RL Singh, it was an invitation only party hosted Dr. Sanjeev Uprety delivering blazing lyricist and entrepreneur. They made the final decision in collaboration with Himalaya TV. speeches and reviews about the book. based on taste, seasoning, originality, and presentation The program was inaugurated by Lalit of the dish. Agrawal, MD, Himalaya TV. The festival There are 295+16 pages in the book and it is priced at Rs. 350. Sunita Gurung from Kathmandu bagged the winner’s held at Meconopsis, Pulchowk started crown, along with the grand prize of Rs.70,000 traditionally – with a group of singing for her ‘Mixed Lentils(Kwati) in Tomato Soup with and dancing people dressed in white Cheese T- Momo’, Sangya Ghimire from Kathmandu playing traditional instruments. Singers 22 years of grabbed the 1st Runner Up spot and a Microwave such as Babu Bogati, Avinash Ghising oven with her ‘Delicious Knorr Pakoda Chaat and Bharat Sitaula were also a part of Kaleidoscope +Knorr Soupy Delight’. Sapana Shakya from Dharan the program. Yukta Bajracharya took in the 2nd Runner Up position with her ‘Ysaau Kathmandu, 10 March The crowd also enjoyed musical Knorr Soup Base’ and was awarded with a Dinner performances by Natasha Shah aka The Kaleidoscope Music Academy, Set. All in all the competition was a win-win for the Nattu and the electrifying dance beats Putalisadak has been a sought after top ten participants as they all won ‘Gift Hampers’ from DJ K-world from Bangkok and DJ name when it comes to enthusiasts from Knorr and 1 year (12 issues) free subscription Rupesh. The whole program was aired who want to learn to play music and of HealthyLife from ECS Media. live on Himalaya TV. progress in the field. This Academy which was established back in the year 1990 recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary at DECC, United World Bourbon On the Trade Center, Tripureshwor. On the Rocks occasion, the Academy invited talented Prabal Man Dhaubhadel Nepali musicians and artists such as Kathmandu, 9 March Dev Rana, Om Bikram Bista, George Subba, Pemba Lepcha, Subarna Limbu, ‘On the Rocks’ kicked off with Hiswill Jyoti Ghimire, Mukesh Shahi, Narahari band performing in the opening gig at Premi, Megh Lama, Nitin Thapa, Sonam Bourbon Room, Durbar Marg on 9 Pakhrin and Binod Dhakal to be a part March. Sponsored by ‘Seagram’s 100 of the anniversary celebration program Pipers Premium Scotch Whisky’, the which was observed through singing, event at Bourbon Room was the first dancing and musical performances from of five On the Rocks gigs lined up for its students. upcoming Fridays across chosen bars and pubs in Kathmandu and Lalitpur. The evening hosted a crowd full of X Mantra’s Latest youngsters and middle aged people who Album Released came to enjoy classic rock. To meet their expectations and deliver their on- Prabal Man Dhaubhadel demand requests, Hiswill band did an Kathmandu, 10 March audacious job in the music department. In a release gig organized at Aussie Bar The band played all time hits by Bryan in Thamel, X Mantra unveiled its latest Adams and Eagles such as ‘Look into album titled Pralaya 2012 on 10 March, my eyes’, ‘Love will keep us alive’ and 8 p.m. onwards. The latest addition to ‘Hotel California’. The evening playlist their discography, which happens to be then switched to Hindi tracks such as their 5th album, came after a long gap of ‘Aahatein’, ‘Purani jeans’ and ‘Kasam se’ over six years. upon audience request. Their playlist comprised of other hits such as ‘I’ll be “The music scene in Nepal has not watching you’, ‘I want to break free’ and been stable for the past few years. Even ‘When you say nothing at all’. established artists are being forced to invest their own money in releasing new albums. In such hard times, simply due to financial constraints, it was Swa-Astitwa Ko Khoj unfavorable for us to come up with Snighdha Bhatta a new album.” said Rojesh Shrestha Kathmandu, 9 March appreciating the production efforts put by Rock Fever in bringing out their ‘Swa-Astitwa Ko Khoj’ – a collection latest album. Likewise, the front man of 38 personal accounts by Nepali also revealed that the album name women writers was published by was derived from the much hyped Akshar Creations on the 9 March at apocalypse in 2012 and that the album Nepal Tourism Board. After ‘Telling a consisted of two individual tracks Tale’, this is the second volume of Pralaya and 2012. As per the gig, the personal narratives published by Akshar event was put off by over an hour due Creations. Edited by Archana Thapa, to the ongoing load-shedding. But finally the book revolves around women’s at 8 p.m., the show kicked off with X individual identity, emotional woes, Mantra playing its latest releases, giving catastrophes and endeavors. the crowd a hint of what to expect “This book has autobiographical in their latest album. Other bands to elements to it and is in no way an perform during the gig were Alt F4, attempt to foster feminism or outdo Bidroha and Consequence. the male ideologies. This book covers all Pralaya 2012 constitutes of eight tracks kinds of emotions; from joy to tragedy, in total. Apart from the title tracks, fans epiphanies to despair. It is an internal will most likely enjoy the usual heavy journey that every woman goes through metal in songs like ‘Kranti’, ‘Manav during her life,” said the editor of the Astitva’, ‘Chaya’ and ‘Kaurav’. As for X book, Archana Thapa. 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10 11 12 Revolution Radio 11 March, Moksh “Fidel Castro once said a revolution is not a bed of roses. A revolution is a struggle between the past and the future, and we are the future” said Cabinet Shrestha, Managing Director of Agni Incorporated and one of the minds behind Revolution Radio. On 11 March, the launch of RVL Radio marked the revival of broadcasting entertainment. However, it does not have an ordinary station. It is available worldwide and accessible everywhere and anywhere. The online radio is a first of its kind in Nepal. The shows will be broadcasted live and unlike ordinary programs, it has an open studio. Which means you can see the whole show live. The event which took place at the premises of Moksh, Jhamsikhel, showcased performances by Hemant Rana, Albatross, 1974 AD, Faculty members of Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory and Subani Moktan. Later, the night was followed by DJ session by DJ Phuchey. 1. Subhashkar Raj Rajkarnikar 2. Cabinet Shrestha 3. Shreya Sotang 4. Adrian Pradhan 5. Shila Bahadur Moktan and Kunti Moktan 6. Rachana Gurung Sharma 7. Shivani Moktan 8. Jems Pradhan and Deepak Bajracharya 9. Hemant Rana 10. Chandra Ale 11. Prasan Syangden 12. Raveena Deshraj Shrestha

2 3 Fantabulous Holi March 7, Skewers Fanta and Radio Kantipur teamed up for a fun-filled holi party – Fanta Holi Hungama 2068. Radio presenters from Kantipur FM, singers such as Rajesh Payal Rai, Indira Joshi and Nalina Chitrakar and actors such as Saugat Malla and Dayahang Rai added more colors and joy to the event. The holi celebrations were punctuated with live music from the singers present at the venue. This is the second year in row that Fanta has been associated with Holi. Fanta entertained its consumers with variety of consumer 1 contests in different FM stations and Television channels of Nepal 4 5 6 as a part of their campaign. Invitations were also given to the general public to be a part of the festival with the celebrities and to interact with them. 1. Indira Joshi 2. Mallika Karki 3. Dayahang Rai and Saugat Malla 4. Karma 5. Hem Subedi 6. Prabhat Rimal 7. Deepak Raj Giri 8. DJ Yuwa 9. Sovit Basnet 10. Rajesh Payal Rai 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 1

7 8 9 Play to Break Free 8 March, Alliance Française Saathi and Burns Violence Survivor’s Nepal (BVSN) in collaboration with Alliance Française teamed up to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event opened with a theatrical performance “Paru ko Katha”.The play was presented in the form of the theatre of the oppressed to spread word of knowledge and awareness. The plot tried to explore themes of violence against women that involved ostracizing women bearing girl child, husbands bringing in another wife to get a son, rape inside one’s own domestic sphere, objectifying women as a source of entertainment and reproduction. A woman exploiting the rights of another woman was the other major theme. Sulakshana Rana, program coordinator at Saathi who is also involved with BVSN, says that women have internalized the notion of exploitation towards them since their birth as a part of growing up and they seldom realize that they are being wronged. The play was followed by a talk program highlighting issues concerning women, poem recital by Rasta KC, survivor of burn violence, Mina - a documentary, and a live performance by Nattu Shah. 1. Uma Shah 2. Sulakshana Rana 3. Wendy Marston 4. Prabin Rana 5. Sunil Babu Pant 6. Sapana Pradhan Malla 7. Dr Chhatra Amatya 8. Pinky Rana 9. Arzu Rana Deuba

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Mo:mo Mania 2012 10 March, Bhrikuti Mandap Mo: Mo: Mania for this year took place on 10 March Steering Girl Power inside the premises of Bhrikuti Mandap. It started from 3 p. m and went on till 7 p.m. The momo making and 8 March, Basantapur Durbar Square beer drinking competitions gathered quite a crowd. But, it was the momo eating competition that – quite Fifty scooters rallied to and fro from Basantapur Durbar Square to Bhaktapur expectedly – drew the most attention, especially from Durbar Square to celebrate ‘girl power’ in an All Women’s Scooter Rally children. Chicken Tandoori momo, Buff Szechuan organized by kgarira.com. The rally started at 9 a.m. and was wrapped up at 1 momo, and khuwako momo were among more than in the afternoon at the Basantapur Durbar Square. Prominent Nepali women 20 varieties of momos. Nanglo also provided free such as Haushala Thapa (Founder, Children and Youth First), Pallavi Dhakal drinks along with all the momos one could eat. (Media Personality), Malina Joshi (Miss Nepal 2011), Malvika Subba (Miss Nepal 2002), Saddichha Shrestha (Miss Nepal 2010) and Sahana Vajracharya The eleventh Mo:Mo: Mania also saw a live (Miss Nepal 2010 Second Runner Up) also were a part of the rally. performance by Kutumba and a mega-mix choreography featuring the Everest Crew B-boys, The event was closed with a musical concert from Abhaya and the Steam Kathak dancer Subima Shrestha and Wushu super- Injuns, and Shreetara. While Shreetara, an all-women fusion band opened star Ang Babu Lama. the closing ceremony with their instrumentals, Abhaya and the Steam Injuns heated the atmosphere, the female rock star portraying the power of women 1. Arun Manandhar 2. Raju Maharjan through her voice with songs such as ‘Timro Lagi’ and ‘Haami Sabai Nepali’. 3. Pavit Maharjan 4. Siddharth Maharjan 5. Loonibha Tuladhar Karki 6. Rubin Kumar 1. Dipesh Ghale 2. Anne Lise 3. Kiran Nepali 4. Navaneeta Amatya 5. Haushala Shrestha 7. Sahana Vajracharya 8. Subima Thapa 6. Abhaya Subba Weise Shrestha 9. Alok Thapa enterlet the good times begin tainment The Newsroom and Beyond Journalist, news reader, director are some among Dil Bhusan Pathak’s multifaceted personality. Travails as a journalist, adding new meaning to news reading, raising social issues through documentaries – Pathak’s journey that defined the multifaceted personality he is. — Aayush Niroula

bjectivity saved Dil Bhu- and his first experience with his name. However, he is most san Pathak as a reporter the news camera: “During those recognized – even today – by of the Far West during times, I was based in Nepalgunj. the way he read the news. Dur- Othe conflict years. One During my off days I would go ing his days at Kantipur TV, he of the first journalists to report to the Kohalpur station of Nepal made way for a method of news on the civil war years from the Television and read news for the reading that was different from Far West, he tells me his unbi- regional broadcast there. I am the “stiff ” presentation style ased reporting of the events of probably the only anchor who of the time: “People say that that period let him survive the read the news with a beard.” Dil Bhusan introduced a differ- difficult times on the rugged The beard remains, and to- ent notion of news anchoring. terrains of Rukum and Rolpa. day, it has a much better le- I wanted to bring in a different Before joining Kantipur televi- gitimacy. He is a successful in- style, putting your elbows on sion as its first news coordina- dependent documentary film the table and facing the cameras tor (and becoming famous as maker, with many national and with an expression.” He tells its animated newsreader) he international screenings and me Kantipur had great expecta- was a reporter for its publica- awards, and an entrepreneur, tions riding on it, and it planned tions, pioneering print journal- with Interface Nepal, an orga- to stay on in people’s “living ism from the Mid and Far West. nization that works on media room” once it had gotten in. “It He remembers his starting days consultation and support, to took about fifteen days to estab- lish the style.” At a time when there weren’t many Nepali TV channels, the inspired technique made him a celebrity, recognized even by the teenagers of this go to Achham and get more on acknowledgement and empathy generation. “They must have this.” towards these issues, and by been kids watching me read at The documentary that was reciprocity, to the people within the time, maybe watching news finally made on the subject got them. When I ask him, what it fi- because their parents had tuned wide screenings and recognition. nally means to make a feature on into it. Today, these teenagers At around the same time, he made a person, on an issue, to screen come up to me with recognition two other features, “Demon’s it and get it seen, the question is and reminiscence.” Delight” and “Suk Bahadur Ad- whether or not he has stitched It was a move away from ob- hikari, Class 4”. He has hardly had a level of conscience that jour- jectivity dictated by journalism time to make independent pro- nalism demands: that to have Movies at QFX as a basic philosophy for the field, ductions after that. Having made pointed a camera at someone’s which changed his vocation and a name for his infant organization difficulties can be all but futile This Means War Movie Name: Agent brought another turn into his at the time, he was swamped with to that person while the jour- Release Date: 16 March Vinod life. It’s a now famous incident offers. Eventually, he left Kanti- nalist prospers upon its content Two CIA agents, Tuck and Release Date: 23 March filmed in his debut directorial pur. “People probably did not like and aesthetic values. He lowers Frank who are also best A series of seemingly documentary venture, “Outside friends, have been benched unconnected events it that I had maybe, become too his head and smiles. “Yes. I feel because someone’s after across the world the newsroom”. “I was involved popular. School kids came to me that. I have been doing journal- them. In comes, Lauren leads to Agent with all processes of news mak- for autographs, professors came ism for about twelve/fourteen and both end up dating Vinod undertaking ing in Kantipur, from collecting, her at the same time. They a globe-trotting to discuss issues. I felt, at the time, years.” He tells me he supports can’t help but use their mission to discover to editing to presenting it. One like some of my friends were not two children from SOS and the skills to keep tabs on her, why his colleague was day there was news about this really supporting me. And I had woman from Accham in whatev- as well as sabotage each murdered. woman from Achham who had already worked for fourteen years er way he can. “I had a screening others dates with her. It is Chapali Height Cast : Kareena Kapoor, for you to find out who Release Date: 16 March Saif Ali Khan and Gulshan been raped by Army personnel at Kantipur, I had nothing more in Paris once. A woman came up finally wins her. Grover Shot in the Chapali Height and had gone through a harsh to learn and go beyond from,” to me and asked, ‘where’d you Cast : Reese Witherspoon, Director: Sriram area in Kathmandu, this Raghavan abortion process, killing the fetus he reasons the decision to finally get the money to make this?’ I Chris Pine and Tom Hardy movie is said to be filled Director: McG with an iron rod inserted inside leave the network. replied that it was my own. So with love, suspense and thriller. The movie is based her vagina.” Under the lights Pathak’s work forms a kalei- she said to me, ‘Now that you are on the story of a girl and sounds of the news studio, doscope of social issues: chil- sunk anyhow, try and show this (Binita) living in a hostel in his technique and mannerisms dren born in jail, an old man at as many places as you can’. I Pokhara and two guys who have fallen in love with her. fell through. “I was disturbed, returning to primary education, think it should be, ‘do your work Cast: Amir Gautam, Raj and it took me a long time to go women deprived of access to but do not expect anything out Ghimire and Binita Baral from the news room to the can- the many facilities of life. His of it’. The process goes on and Director: Dipendra K. Khanal teen. I decided then, that I would screenings have brought wide society picks its issues.” !

NATHALIE GASS lives in Kathmandu with her husband, a Swiss diplomat. She has traveled extensively with her family over the last 23 years. She has many different passions in life, and cooking is one of gourfor the adventurous palatemet them. Growing up, she remembers watching her mother prepare meals for the family. Today, her cooking reflects both the familiar flavors of home and the taste of many places that have become her home over the years. Try Something Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

his morning, I received a Ingredients: 2 tbsp chopped parsley phone call from Friday’s z750g (1 ½ lb.) of Potatoes Black pepper magazine, asking me to z500g (1 lb.) small pork sau- A dash of Worcestershire Twrite something about an sages sauce (I couldn’t find some here Irish dish in my next gourmet z600g (1 ½ lb.) Bacon (without so I used 1 tsp of oyster sauce contribution. At first, I thought the ring) and it works well enough) I was probably the last person When my friend gave me this to attempt something like this! I In a heat proof casserole: recipe, she said that her grand- have never been to Ireland and I Peel and cut the potatoes into father’s recipe spoke about “back have very few Irish friends. thick slices. bacon rashers” not bacon, but she The only thing I could think Place them in the bottom of doesn’t know exactly which type of of was that my husband once the slow cooker or in a casserole. bacon he was referring to. Probably worked for CIP (International Place the sausages on top. a type that was common in Ireland Potato Center). And in my mind, Place the bacon on top of then. In Nepal, I know only the Ireland and potatoes go hand the sausages in slices or in little sliced and frozen bacon from the in hand. I also have a friend in pieces, as you prefer. supermarket, but that works well New York, Kristin, of Irish de- Peel and quarter the onions enough. scendant, who shared with me a and add to the dish. potato-based recipe that I cook z200g (½ lb.) Mushrooms Peel, core and halve the relatively frequently during the z1 large tin of tomatoes or 500 apples, and add along with the winter. gm fresh tomatoes peeled quartered mushrooms. Pour My friend was proud of her I personally prefer the fresh to- over the tinned tomatoes, and Irish origin. Her recipe came matoes, but a tin is certainly better sweet and sour sauce mixed with her grandparents all the for those of us that are too busy or with the Worcestershire sauce way from Dublin, because there too lazy to peel the tomatoes. and parsley. were no potatoes in Ireland any In fact, I think that the small Add the pepper. more to prepare this dish! amount of effort it takes is worth Heat the oven to 425°F/220 It was also the first dish that it to be able to appreciate the taste °C/ gas 7 they cooked as they reached of peel-free tomatoes. Place in the centre of the New York and were finally able Here is a simple way to get rid oven and cook for 45 minutes. to buy potatoes again! For her of this skin without to much effort: Take a peek to make sure the family, it was a souvenir of the coddle isn’t drying out (if nec- zWash the tomato thorough- essary top up with a little boil- misery endured, but also of a ly. Remove the stem carefully. new beginning: a better life in ing water but don’t flood the zThen cut a very shallow X stew). the new world with something on the bottom of the tomato. Lower the heat to that tasted like home. This will aid you in the peeling 350°F/175°C/gas 4 and cook Yes, surely, what we remem- The name of this dish comes from of the tomato later in the pro- for another 30 minutes until ber the most about Ireland is the long, slow cooking time of the cess. not the Irish potatoes them- bubbling and the potatoes are zPrepare a bowl of ice water dish. It means “to spoil” or “to be cooked through. selves but the famine that forced and set it aside. Place a pot of Remove from the oven and thousands of Irish people to spoilt”. It has been suggested the water on the stove and bring it let it sit for 10 minutes before leave their country because they to a boil. Then, drop the tomato popularity of coddle arose because serving. Serve with “bread” to were no more potatoes and they into the boiling water. You can it can be left simmering on the stove soak up all the lovely juices. were all starving to death. remove it after 30 seconds or The “white” potato known till the man comes in from the pub when the skin begins to peel. today as the Irish potato actu- Will history not be repeated? long after the wife had gone to bed! zDrop the tomato in the ice ally originated in the Andean As Ireland is facing a difficult bath for at least 5 minutes. It is economical crisis again, pota- Mountains. In the beginning ease attacks not only the crops to travel anywhere and had to important for the tomato to be th toes are in more than ever. The of the 15 century, the Span- in the field, but also the crops settle close to the ports at which cooled all the way through in common tuber, on which the ish arrived in northern Peru, in storage during this mild and they arrived. At the beginning order to stop the cooking pro- Irish once relied for survival, is and we think that they brought damp period. This potato blight of the 19th century, there were cess the boiling water began. the potato back to Europe in the making its way back into gar- destroyed almost half of the more people in New York City zOnce the tomato has been th dens and onto plates. Because second half of the 16 century. Irish potatoes in 1845, and the of Irish heritage than Dublin’s chilled, remove it from the ice of the recession, dinner parties But because they were classified year after, almost all of the crop whole population, and even to- water. The tomato should still which were once dominated by in the same botanical family as was ruined. Successively during day, NY retains a substantial be very firm, but will have wrin- conversation about profit and the poisonous nightshade, pota- the “Black ”47”, the crop was Irish-American community. kled skin business, now the topic is more toes were thought to be poison- totally unavailable, resulting in Kristin’s family is among zBegin peeling the tomato. likely to be about the economic ous and people refrained from increases in famine, emigration, them. She is American but still Peel the skin off with your crisis and the best methods for eating them. and disease. Irish at heart and wants to be hands. growing potatoes. Potatoes were considered a Although by 1848 the potato able one day to visit the village zUse the marvelous, peeled The week of St. Patrick’s novelty and became fashionable crops were no longer affected her ancestors came from...May- tomato as a fresh tomato. Day is the traditional time of in the mid-eighteenth century by the blight, famine conditions be to compare her recipe and ask year for planting potatoes. This when Marie Antoinette, Queen intensified due to a lack of seed some questions about the ingre- 2 large onions year, because of recession and of France, wore potato blos- for planting new crops, and few dients. 2 cooking apples or apples genetic diversity, Ireland is re- soms in her hair. During this potatoes were planted for fear Here is my friend’s recipe; I with a tbsp of lemon newing an old affair with the period, the monarchs of Europe that the blight would persist. hope you will like it as much as I use normal Nepali Chinese British Queen, the Duke of discovered the nutritional value Nowadays, there is the In- I do. apples because I couldn’t find the York and King Edward; not the of the potato and ordered it to ternational Potato Center with very sour apples that I normally use Kristin’s Dublin Coddle: royals who in the old days ruled be planted. By 1800, the potato gene banks that conserve liv- as cooking apples. For this reason I Preparation Time: 20 minutes over the island, but names of had taken root and ninety per- ing samples of the world’s added a table spoon of lemon juice. Cooking Time: 1 hour, 30 min- potato varieties ! cent of the Irish population was huge diversity of potatoes and 1 tbsp sweet and sour sauce utes dependent on the potato as their their wild relatives. They en- Yield: Serves 8 as a starter, 4 primary means of caloric intake. sure that the genetic resources mains A little like ‘dal bhaat’ in Nepal that underpin our food supply The name of this dish comes Read today! are both secure in the long term from the long, slow cooking The only problem was that and available for use by farmers, time of the dish. It means “to the Irish planted only one vari- plant breeders, and researchers. spoil” or “to be spoilt”. It has ety of potatoes. Because of this sad story, been suggested the popularity The Great Famine of Ire- Kristin’s grandparents left Ire- of coddle arose because it can land resulted from an “airborne land and resettled in NY. Irish be left simmering on the stove pathogen” that spreads rapidly immigrants were so poor when till the man comes in from the among this variety during pre- they arrived in the United pub long after the wife had gone cise weather conditions. The dis- States that they could not afford to bed! Every Thursday gourmet Fr!day Issue 110 | 21 March 2012 15

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FOR WORK LUNCH Roadhouse Cafe Drink to That A lunch at Roadhouse Cafe can never go wrong. Known for its From the landmark Narayanhiti Palace Museum, turn left or turn right – but do find a bar which appeals fast service and delicious food fare, this eatery mostly known to you and the time to make things more joyful and memorable, especially since its St. Patrick’s Day. for its pizzas is where the good — Yukta Bajracharya times roll. Jhamsikhel, 5521755 The Coffee Shop Too busy to enjoy lunch? Try The eed an excuse to drink? Then what could Coffee Shop. With its diverse be more apt than the occasion of St. menu, classy five star ambience, Patrick’s Day? 17 March- a day to cel- prompt service and delicious desserts it might just be the Nebrate St. Patrick has become a tradition perfect place to lunch. So this around the globe and is designated as a day for weekend give your taste buds a feasting and celebrations with beer and parades treat, visit The Coffee Shop and and lots of green. Yes, the same hasn’t seeped enjoy a good meal. into the Kathmandu soils but nevertheless, we Durbar Marg, 4221711 pick out some bars from the Durbar Marg and Lazimpat vicinity where you could step in to en- joy the St. Patrick’s spirit, or just.

More on restaurants and bars around Bourbon Room Irish Pub the city in Kathmandu’s A lounge bar with a relaxed The Irish Pub accurately reflects its Restaurants ambience and a recently revamped namesake. Choose from a wide assortment and Bars 2012 menu – the classic lounge offers of ciders, stouts and ale to regale and an impressive variety of liquor rejoice with. Live music from different local – from a wide range of vodkas, bands can be frequently enjoyed here. rums, whiskies, beers and also, the Jazz Upstairs Bourbon. An imaginative range of Irish Pub, of course, is observing the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day with green What you can expect from Upstairs cocktails can also be found here. is more than just a bar. A jazz club beer, decorations, a costume party and live musical offering you affordable snacks, Signature Drinks: performances from Monkey Temple. A Piece of Ass Rs. 425 mainly local favorites, cocktails and Bourbon Room Special Rs. 425 Signature Drinks: quality music, Jazz Upstairs has been Irish Flag Shooter Rs. 320 occupying the traditional Newari Food: Find Tandoor specials on the menu. The Original Irish Coffee Rs.350 house in the Lazimpat lane since 1997. Bourbon Room Jumbo Combo and the Nachos grande have also been a customer’s favorites. Food: Signature Drinks: Just the basic which would accompany your drink well. Upstairs Mojito Rs. 450 Opens noon to 11 p.m. Fish and Chips are perfect. Singapore Sling Rs. 420 Directions: Opens 4 p.m. onwards. Food: Turn right from the entrance to the Narayanhiti People sing praises of the Momo Museum. The Bourbon Room is little ahead on the Direction: The Irish Pub is located inside Anand Bhawan and Aloo Dum you find here. right. Look out for the green Signs of Ace Travels. in Lazimpat,which is opposite Hotel Ambassador. The opening hours are from noon to midnight. Splash Bar & Grill summer kicks in, Splash Bar will be hosting events such as Directions: Jazz upstairs is opposite The fifth floor terrace of the Hotel barbeques and Tapas nights. the French Embassy. Radisson is the Splash Bar and Grill. Signature Drinks: Enjoy drinks with the backdrop of Hot Green Lady Rs. 450 the `scenic view of the Kathmandu Rusty Nail: Rs. 450 Valley. The bar also has a small seating area decorated traditionally Food: with Newari oil lamps. Once Try the Grilled Prawn and Chicken Sandheko. The Splash Bar is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Subscribe to living magazine and get a free meal worth Rs. 400 at any of The Bakery Cafe outlets - Enjoy! Bonus: Receive a free Privilege Card from Club Bakery Cafe which entitles you to a 10% discount on every Read meal for 2 years!

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restro news A Chinese Flavor Oscar night at Manny’s to let you get a taste of that. The Manny’s Eatery and Tapas Bar is film that received four Academy If you’re a fan of the Chinese flavors and you’re looking for a peaceful having a Oscar theme evening Awards nominations this February, on 14 March (Wednesday) and ‘The Help’ will be screened on the place to eat out in Kupondole, you might want to try the recently 16 March (Friday). The Oscar big screen in the Garden at 7 p.m. opened Flavors Restro. awards have been breathtaking sharp. this year, and Manny’s is all ready Jawalakhel, 5536919 — Sadichchha Dhakhwa ADVERTISEMENT

he interesting dilemma of this restaurant is that the “Flavors Restro offers a warm Grilled Beef with caramelized sweet building does not empha- potato & demiglazed Rs. 510 Tsize on its chosen cuisine, and cozy environment with good and yet, the ever-present aroma food and ample parking space not of the place evokes the thought too far from the main road, but of it. The second floor provides four different settings for one to filters out the noise and chaos of enjoy – Lounge Area, Outdoor Kathmandu.” - Tina Rajbhandari, Co-owner Terrace, Garden Area, Fine Dining Room, Sofa Lounge, and The Chinese Room. Tina Rajb- this place – providing a comfort- handari, one of the partners of able location and delectable Chi- Flavors says, “The environment nese food. Along side traditional here is peaceful and cozy. It of- Chinese, they also provide Indi- Third Eye Restaurant fers various options where peo- an and Nepali starters on their Thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289 ple can enjoy the food and the menu. No matter what food you view of Patan. If it is a warm try, you will enjoy the best ef- White Forest Cake Rs. 376 summer evening or sunny win- forts of the chef, be it just the ter morning, the outdoor areas fried rice or the delicately made Look out for: such as garden or terrace would Hong Xo Chicken. Mongolian Hotpan be most apt.” They are open everyday from Mandarin Fish in Chef’s Focusing on the eastern fla- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and this is a Special Sauce vors, this place provides the place to visit for all those look- Hong Xo Pork delicate mix of Chinese ingredi- ing for a peaceful haven away Chicken Pimento ents and reinstates the motto of from the city bustle !

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prize of this offer is a Land Rover four-wheelers in Nepal, introduced Standard Chartered which the company will be giving away the new models of Hyundai Eon on soon. According to the press release Friday. The company unveiled four Donates the trade centre opened 150 shops models- the Eon Dlite, Dlite Plus, Era Akriti Shilpakar for booking at the fourth floor of the Plus and Eon Sportz. According to Kathmandu, 10 March complex for Rs 2.6 million from Tuesday. the press release, the car has been Donation of 10 units of computers It stated that the bookings can be made manufactured with an eye on markets at Mary Ward school in Lubhu, was from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday. like Nepal and the company is made by Standard Chartered Bank, a confident about its performance here. press release stated. Chief executive Bonus from The press release stated the price of of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal, According to a press release, the Sagarmatha national airline of the United Arab the Eon Dlite, the most economical Joseph Silvanus, and principal of the car among the four at Rs. 1.39 school Sister Neena CJ inaugurated are comfort and a revamped in-flight Akriti Shilpakar Emirates, Etihad Airways has increased entertainment system. According to baggage allowances for all its Pearl million. Similarly, the Eon Dlite Plus the computer laboratory. According to Kathmandu, 8 March costs Rs. 1.52 million, the Eon Era Silvanus, the bank has in the past been the releasethe new 787 sears will Business class and Diamond First class deliver an entirely new experience for Sagarmatha Merchant Banking and guests by ten kilograms, making it Plus is priced Rs. 1.62 million and supporting many other community the Eon Sportz is tagged Rs. 1.85 based schools through computer the passengers across both cabins. The Finance has decided to give away 40kg and 50kg respectively. According official unveiling was done in presence 20 percent bonus shares to their to the press release, Etihad Airways million. The car will be available donations, science lab and library up- in six color options. According to gradation and he also assured that the of Qatar Airways chief executive officer shareholders out of the 2010-2011 Chief Commercial Officer Peter Akbar Al Baker along with the Mayor of fiscal year’s profits. According to a press Baumgartner said, “We are delighted the press release, Ganesh Bahadur bank will continue to support in other Shrestha, chairman of the Laxmi areas as well. Berlin Klaus Wowereit, and other VIPs. release, the institution will also give to be able to reward our premium The press release stated that the new cash dividends of Rs 1.44 million. The guests and loyalty program members Group, said “Hyundai has always 787s will have a total of 254 seats; 22 in company has a history of giving away with an additional luggage allowance. At led the way when it comes to Plans for More Business Class and 232 in Economy. cash dividends and bonus shares every Etihad Airways, we are always looking innovation; and with the Eon, it’s year. It distributed bonus shares of 10 to make the experience of flying as continuity to its legacy.” Comfort percent as well as cash dividends last simple, convenient and rewarding as Akriti Shilpakar Civil’s Gold Offer year too. . possible. We believe this increased Kathmandu, 9 March Akriti Shilpakar allowance will prove very popular with Kathmandu, 8 March A press release announced Qatar Etihad Privileges for our guests.” Airways new plans of adding comfort Since the ‘Sun ma Sugandha’ offer for their passengers. They unveiled new started, Civil Trade Centre has handed Premium Guests Eon Now in Nepal revolutionary Business and Economy over gold coins weighing 20 gm to Akriti Shilpakar Akriti Shilpakar Class seats for its Boeing 787 aircraft 107 gm to those who have booked Kathmandu, 1 March with more space. The key features 200-400 sq ft of space. The bumper Kathmandu, 9 March Laxmi Intercontinental, the sole authorized distributor of Hyundai

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www.ecs.com.np/contest highspiritsfor the love of drinking Celebrating Saint Patrick On 17 March, something strange happens - people dress in green and rush to the pub to celebrate a special day, the national day of Ireland, better known as Saint Patrick’s Day. But what is all that exactly about? — Eloïse Dussably

onsidering Christianity is the one boy we all know now by Patrick freed Ireland of snakes by Day was first a monotheistic religion, the name of Saint Patrick was kid- making them jump off a cliff into brought to the it’s interesting that there napped by Irish pirates and forced the sea. Some say it’s just a symbol United States Cis a Christian saint for to work in awful conditions as a to explain how he brought light in 1737 by Irish almost everything and everyone. shepherd in Ireland. Then there to the country through religion, immigrants. Even arms-dealers have their is the mystical part of his life. It but personally I prefer the snake This tradition own, Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. is said that he managed to escape, version! From all those legends, settled there Boy scouts and bartenders are guided by God himself. He ran Saint Patrick became the most with them, taken care of by Saint Amand, away, took a boat and after three glorious of all saints for the Irish, and as we well and brewers by Arnold of Sois- days reached the English coast, and their patron saint to be cel- know – what sons. Not that he seems of any and finally Gaul (or France for ebrated every year on 17 March America does help, but Saint Cajetan is the one us a t present), where he became considered their national day. turns into a worldwide trend, es- Leprechauns, druids, saints, all for job seekers, unemployed and pecially if it’s a reason to party. wearing at least one green item gamblers. Alcohol was not left No misunderstanding here, in Secondly, the Celtic Ireland, way and playing Irish or other Celtic aside; vine growers and winemak- Ireland Saint Patrick’s Day still has before being catholic, was dru- music. According to a number of ers have Urban of Langres and idic and much into fantastic crea- the Irish people, the celebration Vicent of Saragossa. But the one a very strong religious connotation. tures such as the Leprechauns. is more or less close to what is that’s most familiar and is cel- But elsewhere, it seems to be just a These little and mischievous celebrated in Dublin. One thing ebrated in countless countries is day to wear green and drink beer. creatures who were hiding their is for sure, Saint Patrick, as many Saint Patrick. On 17 March, wear- gold at the end of rainbows were religious based festival that ing green, if possible a shamrock, a priest. After studying theology But a question remains – how famous for their green coats and turned global, is mostly a good and drinking Guiness turns out and becoming bishop, he decided a catholic celebration so close to love of drinking. Saint Patrick reason to meet friends and enjoy to be an international tradition, to go back to Ireland and convert Irish history could turn so far being the national day of Ireland a nice evening together. Though but what is Saint Patrick really all the country to Catholicism. He from religion and so worldwide? couldn’t be entirely detached Saint Patrick is no where related about? was using the now famous sham- No misunderstanding here, in from its old roots. Thus the co- to beer, 17 March is always the By the end of the fourth cen- rock to explain to the holy trin- Ireland Saint Patrick’s Day still lour green, even if the Catholics occasion to try one of the nu- tury, in a small town somewhere ity and soon enough it became his has a very strong religious con- strongly believe that it’s because merous and delicious beers of in Scotland or England, Maewyn most known symbol. notation. But elsewhere, it seems of Saint Patrick’s shamrock. Ireland – Beamish, Guinness, Succat was born. Influenced by Then, more fantasy and myth to be just a day to wear green and The parades everywhere in the draught or extra-stout, or any Catholicism at a very young age, follow. Legend says that Saint drink beer. In fact, Saint Patrick’s world include people dressed as else you like.!