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Newsfeed k ckstart Rose! Foundation Walkathon ose Foundation is an initiative of Shikshya Piya, a breast cancer survivor. She Rwas diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 at the age of 29. She also lost her mother to cancer in 2006. Rose Foundation Nepal is a commitment to help people in Nepal by educating them about cancer and the importance of early detection. To fulfill this aim, Rose Foundation Nepal was established in 2014 by a group of seven people passionate about the cause. It aims to raise awareness about cancer and encourage people to take regular medical examinations (in particular Breast Self-Examination) which would help in early detection and increase the survival rate. It is also focused on collecting data for Nepal regarding cancer which will be useful for research studies. The organization’s mission is to create awareness by connecting, The main objective of this event Musical Performances by Manoj KC be led by a person who will officially communicating and educating people is to encourage people of different of 1974 AD and Rohit John Chettri commence the event. Likewise, about cancer. age groups through various Short Stage Program (conclusion of the walkathon will be followed by The organization is conduction activities and motivate them for a walkathon) the stage program which, like the awareness programs in various healthier cancer free society. The walkathon will be the first walkathon, will be held at the same colleges around the valley and have Event Details scheduled event which will begin at venue. also previously organized such The program will have one 7 am. The walkathon is estimated to Walkathon Route: Patan Durbar programs in seven villages. They main event and a concluding be 2 kilometers. In this program, the Square – Gabahal – Pulchowk – have plans to further expand the event: people will walk the selected route Jhamsikhel - IMS (Ideal Model walkathon to various cities around Walkathon at the start time. The walkathon will School) the country in next year’s Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Walkathon – Together for Hope TOP 3 Events Further pursuing the concept of Zhao Jianqiu’s Gharana Music Festival Sana Hastakala Open POST US: Email event Walkathon-“Together for Hope”, Exhibition Date: 8 – 11 October House details to editorial@ Rose Foundation Nepal has decided Date: 11-18 October Venue: Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Date: 11 October fridayweekly.com.np or to organize Breast Cancer Awareness Time: 4.30 PM onwards on Marg Venue: Sana Hastakala call 5011571/ 5011639/ Sunday Tickets: Rs 500, Rs 250 for Showroom, Kopundole 5011730/ 5011731 for Campaign to make people aware students listings. Listings are free but about the disease and encourage Venue: Nepal Art Council, Time: 11.30 am to 5.30 pm Babarmahal Contact: 9813284480 Contact: 5522628, 5555837 inclusion is not guaranteed women to do Breast self-examination, www.gharanamusicfoundation.org due to limited space. which would help in early detection. Kickstart//Out and About 4

Sip.Paint.Socialize @ House of Palettes Date: Every Saturday,Sunday and Wednesday. Time: Saturday & Wednesday - 5.30 - 7.30, Sunday 12 - 2 PM Fee: 1500 & 1200 (options of canvas) all painting supplies included. OUT & ABOUT Contact: 9803900772, 9803467002 The marriage between art and wine is one the process or recreating the painting of dating back centuries. At House of palettes the evening while keeping you entertained this great combination has been made and educated with fun facts regarding into a fun and entertaining experience the painting being taught. This will be an Music & Parties to remember. Come out and let our local unforgettable experience you will literally professional artists instruct you through the get to take home with you and hang on your process of painting a Van Gogh or one of wall. their own inspired creations while sipping on Painting & Wine is perfect for; date night, your cocktail of choice or glass of vino. a night out with friends, “Girls Night Out”, All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes or just something different and unique. and apron) are provided. Plus, no experience Painting & Wine is also perfect for private is necessary, just a thirst for creativity and events, such as; corporate team building, the passion for a good time. Your artist birthday parties, bachelorette parts, holiday Latin Concert instructor will walk you step-by-step thru parties, or a singles mingle. Date: Friday, 9th of October Time: 7.30 PM Venue: Alliance Française, Tripureshwor Free entry Rooftop BBQ @ Radisson Date: Every Friday - 6.30pm to 10.30pm Alliance Francaise is organizing a Latin Jazz concert with a Saturday and Sunday – 12.30pm to 3.30pm performance from The Lationation. The band that consists Price: Rs 1,350 of Indian and French artists will perform in a unique concert before heading for their tour of India. The Latination consists The Terrace Garden at Radisson Hotel of Emmanuel Simon (percussions / band leader), Pradyumna has started the weekend Singh Manot a.k.a. Paddy (piano), Premjit Dutta (timbales) ‘Barbecue Fun’ offer which includes a and Bijit Bhattacharya (bass guitar) barbecue buffet and a delicious dessert buffet. The buffet includes assorted bread, six varieties of salads, grilled vegetables, Kathmandu Beer Festival barbequed chicken, mutton, sausages, fish Date: 17 October, Saturday and beef. The meat is prepared live for the Time: 2 PM onwards guests as they can give instructions about Pre-sale tickets: Rs. 500 their choice for preparation. There is also Door price: Rs. 700 live music for at the restaurant for the guests to enjoy a relaxing weekend. Adults As we get closer to Dashain, Trisara is hosting the first ever can further relax with a free 15 minutes Beer Pong Tournament. The tournament will consist of 8 massage at Tranquility Spa at the Radisson The Terrace Garden located on the 4th teams of 2 players each in a knockout format. The winner Hotel. floor of the Radisson Hotel (New Wing) is a will be awarded a cash prize. Fusion Mantra, the popular and Kids until 5 years eat free and a 50% perfect venue to enjoy the perfect weather uprising band, will be playing live music for all the music discount applies for children from 6-12 with drinks and cocktails and a meal to lovers until 7 PM. DJ Black and DJ Azen will then takeover the years old. start the weekend relaxing. music with their dance numbers until the end of the night.

Celebratory Chefs at Soaltee Crowne Plaza 28 September to 11 October: Chinese cuisine from Chef Sam Leong 12 October to 25 October: Two Michelin star Japanese by Chef Takagi Kazuo 26 October to 1 November: Modern Bakery from Chef Dean Brettschneider food 2 November to 15 November: Italian cuisine from top Chef Theo Randall counters all at one place, make Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu will As part of Soaltee Crowne Plaza it a memorable afternoon. Enjoy offer a set menu featuring an exciting Kathmandu’s commitment to constantly free golfing lessons and hit 10 combination of dishes by the above evolve and improve our Food and Beverage Bar Be Que golf balls at the practice range. mentioned celebratory chefs. The IHG offerings, the IHG Culinary Panel has There is also plenty for kids with Brunch Bazar (Intercontinental Hotel Group) Culinary been created to provide guests with truly Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort activities like monkey climbing, Ambassadors have worked closely with the unforgettable and exceptional global Date: Every Saturday suspension bridge, swing, IHG Food and Beverage team to develop dining experiences. Time: 12pm to 3pm sand pit and many more at the 20 bespoke recipes per chef comprising of Currently, Soaltee Crowne Plaza is kid’s corner. Choose from two soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts offering Chinese Cuisine from award Enjoy brunch poolside packages, including swimming at that will be used in our specialty restaurants winning Chef Sam Leong in their all day at Gokarna Forest Resort the temperature controlled pool of Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu. dining restaurant, Garden Terrace. with your kids. With live or excluding swimming. 5 Kickstart//Out and About

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Aila Lounge and Restaurant Friday Chorus (band)

Time: 6:30pm onwards Location: Kumaripati Contact: 01-5008681

Madhushama Geet Walkathon – Together for Hope Vol II Ghazal Restaurant Date: 10 October and Bar Time: 7 AM Every day live music Venue: Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur -Uday and Manila Sotang WALKATHON “Together For Hope - VOL II” aims to spread -Suresh Kumar EmpowHER Finale awareness about breast cancer and promote Breast Self- (with an in-house ghazal Venue: Amrapali Banquet, Bhat Bhateni band) Examination. Every participant of the walk will receive a free t-shirt, Date: 10 October water and first aid if needed. The Walkathon is organized by the Time: 3pm onwards Rose Foundation Nepal. Time: 7:00-11:00pm Entry: Rs. 500 (Door Sales) Location: Jhamsikhel EmpowHER, a first of its kind women leadership program Contact: 01-4437486 started on August 1st, 2015 with 13 women aged 18-28. Embassy Restro& Bar Each candidate comes into the program with an individual project idea focused towards uplifting the status of Every Wednesday to Saturday marginalized women of Nepal. All workshops are conducted Live Piano by leaders and entrepreneurs from our society. Throughout the program each candidate will be evaluated based on their ART AND THEATRE Time: 6:30pm onwards attendance, participation, individual Impact project and Location: Lazimpat group service projects. Shakti – An Exhibition of Drawings and Paintings Contact: 4424040 Date: 2 October onwards The finale will consist of on-stage programs, where 3 winners Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal Tamarind Restro and are announced after going through various rounds. Each Time: Inauguration 5.30 PM on Friday Bar individual will be evaluated in every session in terms of Gallery closing time: 5 PM Every Wednesday to the overall skills, attitude, and program involvement group Saturday services project completion, individual project designing, The Siddhartha Art Gallery will be exhibiting the drawings and Live piano preliminary interview, on stage introduction, on stage talent paintings of the celebrated Nepali artist Kiran Manandhar from and on stage service Q&A during the finale. The final 3 Friday onwards. The exhibition will be inaugurated by H.E. Ms. Time: 7:00pm to individual winner will be endorsed and the organization will Martine Bassereau, Ambassador of France to Nepal. The exhibition 10:00pm be liable to carry out their individual project design. will continue till the 10th of November. Location: Jhamsikhel Contact: 5522626 Madhusala Every Friday till Nepal Industrial Hemp Wednesday Uday& Manila Sotang Exhibition live Venue: Patan Durbar Square, Patan withJeewanKalapremi Date: 9 October to 10 October and Nava Ratna (band) side by side. See products made our natural healing ability. For more Time: 11am to 9pm from hemp that you never imagined information Contact (For inquiry & Stall Time: 7:15-11:30 pm Location: Durbar Marg The main theme of event is to showcase possible. Hemp, an ancient plant held Reservation): Contact: 4223613 the activities incorporated by ‘Cosmic sacred by many cultures around the Bilabh Shrestha: 9841430679 Jazz Upstairs Hemp on the Earth Pvt. Ltd.’ and also world is known for harmonizing and Sujan Joshi: 9818222722 Every Wednesday and to showcase its productive nature providing cell reviving energy. It helps Ujjal Shrestha: 9841984165 Saturday Cadenza Collective

Time: 8:00pm onwards Location: Lazimpat Read Chicken Wrap, Rs. 320 Contact: 4416983 REEF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE BAR Everyday live music by: Every Thursday

Thursday: Awartan (band) Friday: Supersonics (band) Saturday: Level and Buzz Cafe Treble (band) Baluwatar, 4429903 Sunday: Open Mic session Monday: OM (band) Tuesday: Prayash (band) Wednesday: Dexterous (band)

Time: 7pm onwards Location: A One complex, Bhagwatisthan, Thamel Contact: 01-4411523 1 2

3 ‘Creative ktm’ by the american embassy 30 September, tangalwood The Public Affairs section of the US Embassy organized an interaction program and networking event that brought together artists, designers, writers, singers and dancers from the Kathmandu community. These creative talents got to interact with dignitaries of the US Embassy during the cocktail event which also featured a live DJ. 1. Niraj Kafle, Apar Poudel, Meena Kaini, Sandhya Joshi and Kshitiz Khanal 2. Shanta Khadka, Pallavi Shrestha, Ishu Lama, Rekha Thapa and Punya Prajapati 3. Daria Roche, Tristram Perry, William Holton and Ineke Stoneham

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5 Breast Cancer Survivors Meet Nepal Cancer Hospital, 5 October In the occasion of ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, Nepal Cancer Hospital organized an event to bring together cancer patients, cancer survivors, doctors and guests to bring about awareness about the symptoms of breast cancer, the various treatments available in Nepal and ways to tackle the disease. Cancer survivors and their families shared inspirational stories about the will-power that is needed to fight cancer. 1. Sudeep Shrestha 2.Hari Bansha Acharya and Madan Krishna 3.Kapendra Amatya and Bijesh Raj Ghimire 4.Sarina Sthapit 5.Roji Baidya Baburam Bhattarai Meets the Corporate 1. Dr. Baburam Sector Bhattarai Hotel Annapurna, 2 October 2. Shesh Ghale Well-known personalities of the corporate and private sector 3. Anil Shah had an interaction program with Dr. Baburam Bhattarai 4. Saurabh Jyoti during which he clarified his decision to quit his political 5. Binod Shanker party. Dr. Bhattarai explained about his stance towards the Shrestha new constitution and his future plans after which various 6. Shekhar Golchha corporate sector personalities asked questions and made queries on the clarifications that were given. 1 2 3

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Shakti Opening Siddhartha Art Gallery, 2 October Kiran Manandhar’s exhibition ‘Shakti’ was inaugurated at the Siddhartha Art Gallery and will be showcased until 10th November. H.E. Martine Bassereau inaugurated the 5 exhibition in the presence of various foreign delegates, art lovers and members of awon board of directors introduced Manandhar’s family. It was 1 October, Australian embassy fitting that a woman was chosen as the chief guest for The members of the Active Women of Nepal met up for the monthly coffee morning which was hosted the exhibition as most of his by Marianne White, wife of the Australian ambassador to Nepal. The new board of directors that work focuses on the beauty of were elected by the members of AWON are – Shivani Raj Timilsina as Secretary, Sunita Shrestha as women. Treasurer, Namrata Garg as Vice-President and Baba Sarkar Shrestha as the President. A presentation on supernatural power was also made during the event by Dr. Poonam Rana. 1. Saur Ganga Darshandhari, 1. H.E. Glenn White and Marianne White 2. Ambika Kiran Manandhar and Prithvi Shrestha 3. Shivani Rana Timilsina, Sunita Shrestha, Baba Shrestha 2. Kabita Manandhar Sarkar Shrestha and Namrata Garg 4. Jan Salter 3. Subodh Ghimire 4. Sangeeta Thapa 5. Martine Bassereau Kickstart// Week that Was 8

Dhuwa Raises Awareness October 1, Kumari Hall, Kamalpokhari Dhuwa, a tele-film starring Hari Bansha Acharya and Madan Krishna Shrestha, that intends to raise awareness about air pollution, premiered at Kumari Hall. The movie tries to tell us about the causes of air pollution, the impact that it has on our health, and how we are responsible and obliged as citizens to reduce it. The tele-film tries to teach us about it through two animated parrots voiced by Hari Bansha and Madan Krishna. The film was produced by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), Oktoberfest at Summit Hotel along with MaHa Sanchar, to October 4, Summit Hotel, Kupondole get the issue of air pollution Summit Hotel is currently celebrating Oktoberfest, a festival that into mainstream attention. The combines beer-drinking, eating, singing, and dancing. With its origin in Munich, Germany, it is the world’s largest beer drinking festival, short tele-film will premiere on and it is celebrated around the world from late September till October Nepal Television on October 11 traditionally for 16 days. The event was on hold for some years at Summit Hotel, but is now going to be held every year, starting this at 8.50 p.m. year. “We are looking forward to a calendar year full of events, and Oktoberfest is just the start,” said General Manager Samir Banerjee of Summit Hotel. The festival is supported by Nepal Ice, and an offer of ‘buy two beers, get one free’ is also helping to attract visitors. Kaushal K. Singh, Director of Sales and Marketing, adds, “Many events will NMB Bank Receives Merger Approval now take place. We are going to have a Newari food festival and NMB Bank has created are going to merge and requirement of increasing Jazzmandu pretty soon.” Oktoberfest at Summit Hotel starts at 6.30 history in the Nepali financial commence operation under capital base to Rs.8 billion in p.m. every day till October 12. If you want to have a good German market with the final approval the flagship name of “NMB the next two years. Post merger, experience, we suggest you visit the place. for its merger from Nepal Bank” from Kartik 1, 2072. the bank’s total capital and Rastra Bank. It marks an This move well establishes the reserves stands at Rs.6.2 billion, unprecedented event in the bank’s position as one of the with consolidated deposit of banking industry, wherein five leading commercial banks in Rs.54 billion, and loans and British College Graduation financial institutions are going the country, with bigger capital advances of Rs.41 billion, thus to commence operation as a base to serve its customers establishing it as one of the Ceremony single financial institution. better in every aspect. largest banks in the country. The October 5, Hyatt Regency, Boudha Bhrikuti Development Bank, The merger approval bank’s footprints will increase Pathibhara Development Bank, positions NMB Bank as to 68 branches, eight extension Clean Energy Development a forerunner to address counters, and 38 ATM counters Bank, and Prudential Finance Nepal Rastra Bank’s current across the country.

360 Gaming Zone Revamped 2 October, City Centre, Kamalpokhari One of the most popular It is an improvement and a Need for Speed: Rivals among gaming zones in Kathmandu step forward in terms of quality many others. You can enjoy has re opened with all new gaming experience provided Playstation 4, X Box One and top gaming consoles, an improved in Kathmandu. The new list of of the line gaming PCs. And just collection of games and new games includes Grand Theft Auto for the weekend, 360 is offering PC’s for enthusiastic gamers. V, God of War III, Dota 2 and 50% off on all games.

Graduates from British College got their degrees at a ceremony held at Hyatt Regency. Students from all departments who finished The Smarter Entertainment Weekly their studies the past year were honored at the ceremony. The Earl D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 Copy Editor: Abhaya Raj Joshi ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. Sub-Editor: Avash Shrestha of Sandwich was the chief guest at the event; he is also on the No. 281, 14 October 2015 Editorial Coordinator: Subigya Rimal Color Separation & Printed at: In-house writer: girish subedi, Rebecca Shrestha advisory panel at British College. He says, “I love coming back to WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. Design Executive: Sunil Maharjan Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, 5590306, 5591112 Assistant Design Executive: Samir Raj Tamrakar, Nepal. I love the city and the landscape, and I love meeting my Narayan Maharjan Publisher: ECS MEDIA Pvt. Ltd. Design Assistants: ashmin maharjan, Ishan Maharjan friends here. It is great to be part of British College, which has Editor: Sunil Raj Shrestha Assistant Manager, Photography: Rabindra Prajapati Director, Editorial & Marketing: Nripendra Karmacharya Photographers: Prajwal maharjan, Yogendra Maharjan, Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Amar Rai, sajana shrestha, Chanda s. magar established itself as one of the best colleges in Nepal. It offers a Editorial Manager: Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga Legal Advisor: Hira Regmi Business Development Head: Angiras Manandhar British degree in Nepal, and I think that is amazing for students Sr. Executive, Business Development: Manish amatya Business Development Assistant: Abhishek poudel Disclaimer SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR: studying here.” When asked about the education system here, he Details of the event listings are accurate as per information received before the date the weekly goes for printing. Fr!day is not responsible for any changes. Suraj Lama replied, “I think it is improving and getting beyond Kathmandu Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. They do not necessarily reflect Assistant Executive: Manisha Shahi the views and opinions of ECS Media and the organization cannot be held liable for the Ad Enquiries: [email protected] Valley. We are moving in a direction where we hope we can provide same. Readers are encouraged to write to us at [email protected] Sr. Executive, Production & Distribution: Bikram shrestha www.facebook.com/fridayweekly Official Digital Marketing Partner - ADS MARKET PVT. LTD [4218069] scholarships and education at British College to under privileged Our sister publications children. It is important to reach places where students don’t get the opportunity and resources but are willing to study.” 9 Kickstart// Bazaar

Limited Edition Red Label The new limited edition celebrates the bold taste and vibrant flavors of Red Label. The boldness of the liquor is showcased through the use of the red color which takes over the entire bottle for unprecedented standout. The color was used as it represents Bazaar good luck, celebrations, strength, boldness and bravery. With such a beautiful and striking design, this limited edition makes for the perfect gift this Dashain. Johnnie Walker Red Label is a powerful Ford Celebrates Caring Month combination of spicy vanilla flavors, smoky malts, Gionee Marathon rich fresh and vibrant aroma, with hints of clove and butterscotch. A blend of 30 different, young, intense M5 single malts and grain whiskies, the limited edition Gionee has launched the Marathon M5, a phone powered by dual battery, in the bottle design is available in selected retail outlets at Nepali market. The M series is mainly a suggested price of Rs. 4,000. focused on battery performance, and the M5 is the latest addition to this series. It is Gionee’s only dual-battery model, and it comes equipped with 2 batteries, totaling a capacity of a whopping 6020 mAh. Gionee believes that the Marathon M5 will eliminate the GO Ford Director Akash Golchha and employees volunteered for problem of having to constantly charge a smartphone. The company claims that community service at Navjewan School, Okharpauwa, Nuwakot. the M5 will provide up to 1185 hours September is celebrated as Global Caring Month by Ford, which of standby time, and up to 57.5 hours completes 10 years of its Ford Volunteer Corps. The main focus of phone call time; as well as up to 14 hours of web browsing and watching this year was education and sustainability. Employees from videos. The phone also has an extreme Ford painted the school building and distributed stationery power saving mode under which, users and food, besides planting trees. Children were also taught the can get 32 hours of standby time and 3 hours of phone call time at 5% battery. importance of hygiene and sanitizing their hands. In another act The M5 comes with dual charging chips of generosity, Ford built separate bathrooms for girls and boys and a 9V-2A charger, which will allow it to be charged extremely fast. The M5 since they were destroyed in the earthquake. The tie-up with the itself can charge 2 other smartphones at school was through Round Table Nepal, which has already built the same time via OTG reverse charge. four classrooms in this earthquake affected school. A total of 308 It is priced at Rs.29, 999. students are studying in the school at present. Also, during the month of September, a sapling was given along with every car that was delivered.

Yamaha Opens Seven Crore Dhukuti M.A.W Enterprises, the sole authorized distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, has introduced an exciting scheme on the occasion of Dashain-Tihar, titled “Yamaha ko 7 Crore ko Dhukuti’. Those who buy a new Yamaha two- wheeler will receive sure shot cash prizes ranging from at least Rs.8, 000 to Rs.10 lakh out of a pot of Rs. 7 crore, through instant scratch coupons. This scheme covers all Yamaha motorcycles and scooters for cash, finance, and exchange facility. Customers can also avail of special 20% down payment finance facility to ride a new Yamaha. In line with the country’s biggest festive season, the company has also introduced an array of new two-wheelers like Yamaha R15 Version 1.5 with full stretched seat, FZS FI Version 2.0 limited edition, and 125 cc Saluto motorcycles. Similarly, new stylish scooters like Yamaha Fascino and New Yamaha Ray Z with Blue Core engine are on offer too.

Exciting Festive Offers from Sparsh Sparsh has come up with new spa packages and offers this festive season to bring out the best in your skin and rejuvenate your body. Some of the offers are; the tip to toe package, the mini package and the rejuvenation package which includes ayurvedic body massage, Sparsh glow facial, royal head massage and rice exfoliation. Besides these packages, Sparsh is also offering flat 30% discount on spa rituals and 50% discount on spa, 20% off Sparsh special facial and Sparsh exclusive facial and 20% off on hair chemical job with a free hair cut worth Rs. 1500. The offers are valid until 31 October. Lookout 10

Electronics • JBL portable Bluetooth speaker, Rs.30,150 Get your dashain groove going with this portable bluetooth speaker which gives you 15 hours of non-stop foot tapping. • Philips Aqua Touch Men’s Shaver, Rs.9346 Clean up and look sharp with this quick charge men’s shaver as you receive tika this year. • Sanford cooking range, Rs.61,752 Get yourself another reason to linger around the kitchen this holiday season.

Watches Books A collectible and a classic, a watch Gift yourself or your friends and is still something that defines your Perfume family the gift of an imagination personality and style even though A distinct fragrance will separate you in and creativity through books. cellphones have taken over the time the myriad of people. A fresh, crisp scent This would be perfect for keeping business. for men and a sensual, classic for women someone looking to just relax • Timex women’s gold tone watch will take you a long way. during the Dashain break. (T2P058), Rs.14431 • Estee Lauder pleasure bloom perfume • A Brief history of time by • Titan octane for men, Rs.14,392 (for her), Rs.7970 Stephen King, Rs.668 • Sheaffer pen, Cross century li lustrous • Ralph Lauren Polo black 125ml (for • Arresting God in Kathmandu chrome fountain pen, Rs.8500 him), Rs.7940 by Samrat Upadhyay, Rs.500 A timeless collectible is always • Paulo Coelho deluxe cherished. Instead of typing on a screen collection, Rs.3710 jot down in style, the old school way. Holiday Week A Collection of

Accessories • Formal Combo for men (wallet, tie, cufflink, pocket square, belt), Gift Ideas Rs.1600 Dress to impress! A little change from Text by Rebecca Shrestha the jeans and t-shirt could be a fresh start eh? • Lee Brown genuine leather wallet, Ever wondered what Dashain is all about? Generally any little kid or Rs.2679 your grandma will have the same to say; its Family, Food with a capital Genuine leather wallet from Lee F and some booze, shopping and card games on the side. It’s always will be worth your while and a good investment. fun and frolic around holiday season, busy with preparations and • Green onyx pendant in sterling silver, Liquor shopping. This time around the shopping and fun has been affected due Rs.2300 Revel in the season of merrymaking to the fuel crisis and skyrocketing prices, but don’t let it dampen your Where do I even start with accessories and gulp down the finest liquor without and jewelry for women? An endless having to drive or step out of your homes. mood. Slowly but surely this will pass too, so go on about your holiday array of choices await but a classic Although, drinking responsibly is always shopping spree routines and instead of walking or taking an expensive one such as this pendant will not go encouraged. cab drive it’d be wise to purchase what you can online. This week Fr!day out of fashion. • Grey Goose vodka, Rs.4800 has brought to you a gift guide for Dashain. • Black Label, Rs.5150 • Old Durbar Whiskey, Rs.1530

Travel package They say traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Show how much you care this holiday season with thoughtful gifts such as these. Cosmetics • Everest Mountain Flight, Rs.10000 Make sure through all the celebrations you add a bit of fun with make up • Chitwan Jungle Safari (2 nights, 3 days), ladies. But also keep your skin hydrated, clean, clear, and healthy; goes out All the items featured here are Rs.6000 to the lads as well. available on www.kaymu.com.np All the items featured here are available • Loreal Men Expert Renewal Bag (volcano red foam 100ml, matifying and Kaymu's Andoird/iOS app. New on www.kaymu.com.np and Kaymu’s toner 125ml, acno striker gel cream 50ml, BB men instant skin fixer users can enjoy a Rs.250 discount Andoird/iOS app. New users can enjoy a 50ml, black scrub 100ml), Rs.4290 on all items by using the code Rs.250 discount on all items by using the • Dazz Matazz Velvet Sensation lipstick, Rs.600 "ECSFR!DAY" (only on app). code “ECSFR!DAY” (only on app). • Revlon Colorstay whipped crème medium beige, Rs.1450

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Sketchers (Sketchers, Durbar Marg) Silver Kolapuri Flats Black Boat Shoes (Saint G Shoes, Lazimpat)

Silver Thread and Crystal Black Flats (Saint G Shoes, Lazimpat)

Sketchers (Sketchers, Durbar Marg) Grey Casual Shoes

Kickers Blue and Emerald Stone Flats (Dockers, Sherpa Mall) (Saint G Shoes, Lazimpat) Brown Ankle Length Boot

Kickers (Dockers, Sherpa Mall) Keep Calm Black Military Boot Get out and Shop

Red Platform Heels Dashain is about different things for different people. For some, it’s (Saint G Shoes, Lazimpat) about getting together with family, and meeting cousins you’re not going to see for another year. For others, it’s about gambling, drinking, and eating lots of meat. And then there are people who just love shopping during Dashain. The pure joy of buying new things is incomparable to any other pastime. We take you through the things we believe you should splurge on this Dashain. From footwear to clothes to perfumes, take a look at what we think you should buy this festive season, and the things that might look good when paired with one another.

Hugo Boss Red (Options, Durbar Marg) Michael Herbelin (Options, Durbar Marg) Silver Twirl with Gold Lock

Calvin Klein Down Town (Options, Durbar Marg)

Michael Herbelin (Options, Durbar Marg) Dark Brown

Tommy Hilfiger (Watch & See, Durbar Marg)

Calvin Klein Eternity Revani (Options, Durbar (Options, Durbar Marg) Marg) Crystal Studded with touch of Gold and Silver Plating

On the Cover Model: Siwangi Pradhan Makeup Artist: Lemi Tamang Revani Fossil (Options, Durbar Marg) Stylist: Rajshree RL Rana (Watch & See, Durbar Marg) Light Steel

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Anarkali Kurta (Aura Boutique, Kupondole)

Blue and Green Cheque Shirt (Dockers, Durbar Marg)

Black Jeans (Dockers, Sherpa Mall)

Kickers Escada (Dockers, Sherpa Mall) (Options, Durbar, Marg) Black Military Boot