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3 5 8 10 17 18 PAGE3 PEOPLE METROPOLIS HALFWAY GIZMO PROPERTY Talk of Town One Question Bazaar Buzz The Female Brain Boys with Toys For Comfort or Quotes straight from the people opine on the gov- nano, the world’s chepest “the info-graphics on the func- two men dish out stories Commercialism horses’ mouth. we give ernment’s decision to open car, all set to hit the nepali tions of a female brain clarifies confessing their love affair everyone seems to want you the talk of the town. doors to foreign banks. market very soon. “why girls will always be girls. with their sporty rides. to be a part of this deal. aNTi-SociaL NeTWorKiNG the ever growing community of social networking sites have the Kathmanduites in their grips. SAMrIDDHI rAI takes a peek into the lives of this new-found set of addicts.

ushma Shrestha, 34, “When I first started out, I used was another one of those people my FB account and hers too,” a finance officer at to have real good fun. Connecting who was on the ‘social-network- Prajwal stated. a reputed INGO in to old pals and making new ones, I ing-sites’ bandwagon. In fact But Sushma and Prajwol’s girl- Kathmandu, recently thought it made me socially active. he had an interesting story to friend aren’t the only ones among had an ugly breakup I started posting comments and share. “I opened a FB account this ever-growing breed of ‘ad- with her favorite so- uploading photos, which kept me for my girlfriend but she soon dicts’. And if a study conducted Scial-networking site – Facebook occupied for two or three hours in started giving more importance by Nielsen Online is to be be- (FB). It all began when a friend the morning. Even at work, I used to the site than the real people in lieved, the amount of time people introduced the popular site into to minimize my FB tab to check it her life. This is when I realized using social networking sites has her life. The parting of ways out whenever I had free time. This how these sites cater to people’s tripled since last year. This means with her new-found love was the went on until, one day, my husband innate human nature that yearns that there are as many social- result of her extreme obsession scolded me regarding my growing for publicity – to be known and networking sites addicts being for the enigmatic site. Sushma obsession, which made me decide to be heard. No doubt it’s a great ‘born’ everywhere, everyday. So just couldn’t get enough of it, to disengage myself from FB alto- platform for fast communication much so that psychologists have and her dates with FB used to gether,” Sushma said. but, sometimes, it merely leaves introduced a diagnosis called fAd extend all day long till the wee Prajwal Tulachan, 32, execu- you “public” more than anything (facebook Addiction disorder) hours of the night. tive director of Mystic Ventures, else. This is when I deactivated as a new kind of addiction.

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A few years ago, HiFive, an- Most offices have blocked Internet and have no clue about other such site, was popular the existence of virtual societ- Facebook Statistics among Internet savvies in Nepal. social networking sites in a bid ies, experts predict and we firm- Company figures But it was only after the advent to do away with distractions ly believe that the number of n More than 350 million ac- of Facebook that the trend to so- that result in deteriorating people joining these communi- tive users cialize in the virtual world gained ties is in fact growing at, to put n 50% of our active users momentum like never before. performances of their employees. it mildly, an alarming rate. log on to Facebook on So what makes FB, or any And it’s not only individuals. any given day other social networking site for Households, organizations, in- n More than 55 million sta- that matter, so addictive? Did You Know? accounts deleted without any stitutions and offices have come tus updates posted each explanation. day A psychiatrist at West London n Syria doesn’t allow FB use. under its “near fatal” attack as n More than 2.5 billion pho- Mental Hospital, Dr. Himanshu n More than 60% of men and well. Most offices have blocked tos uploaded to the site Tyagi, maintains, “People are women have used FB to stalk Facebook–The Movie social networking sites in a bid each month likely to find the real world bor- their ex. Directed by David Fincher, the to do away with distractions n More than 700,000 local ing and will look to more extreme movie titled “The Social Network” that result in deteriorating per- n FB removes photos that businesses have active is slated for release in October types of behavior to get a kick show a mother breastfeeding formances of their employees. Pages on Facebook out of life and that in the virtual her child. 2010. It is based on the life and The office of Dreams and Ideas world things happen much fast- n People with strange sound- success of the founders of the site. located in Teku that blocks So- Average User Figures er, relationships are begun and ing names (for instance, ‘Le- The movie will most likely fall un- cial Networking sites, especially n Average user has 130 ended with the click of a mouse boa’ or ‘Allien’) can have their der the comedy drama category. Facebook, until 4 in the after- friends on the site and you can reinvent yourself in noon is one such example. n Average user sends 8 your online profile whenever you “We let our employees surf friend requests per month want to.” He goes on to explain, three-year-old Asish Syangden, It’s a fact that like Asish, or FB only during the last hour of n Average user spends “This is putting users, especially a senior program coordinator at any other person with access our office time,” said the found- more than 55 minutes per the youngsters, at risk as they Kantipur FM. to the Internet at this time and ing director of the company, day on Facebook no longer value their real world “I wasn’t a member of Face- age are destined to be a part of Abhinav Kasaju. n Average user clicks the identities as much as their online book for a long time even after some social networking site or Colleges and schools that Like button on 9 pieces of ones.” it had become the ‘in’ thing to the other. Facebook, of course, provide Internet, too, have been content each month “Perhaps it is the thrill of get- do. Many of my friends persis- being the most popular among compelled to ban these sites for n Average user writes 25 ting to express what one wants tently tried to get me into it. I fi- them all. similar reasons. comments on Facebook content each month to without having to confront nally logged on to it after much And they’re not alone. Al- Bandana Maskey, a 12th grad- people in person that makes persuasion, especially from my though a large portion of the er, who swore off her favorite International Growth social-networking sites so in- wife, and there has been no look- Nepali crowd and people in networking site to concen- n More than 70 translations teresting,” expressed thirty- ing back since then,” he added. global terms are far from the trate on her studies, of course, available on the site n About 70% of Facebook users are outside the United States n Over 300,000 users helped translate the site through the translations

Mobile n There are more than 65 million active users cur- rently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices. n People that use Facebook on their mobile devices are almost 50% more active on Facebook than non-mobile users. n There are more than 180 mobile operators in 60 countries working to deploy and promote Face- book mobile products

couldn’t fully shun it altogether. So she made a pact with her friends who, like her, were suf- fering from the same addiction, to log on to their beloved sites only on Friday evenings. “I now see a possibility to pass my plus two exams with good grades” she said. This addiction, like any oth- er, has its ill effects on humans. According to Dr. Aric Sigman, a psychologist featured in Biolo- gist (a journal of the Institute of Biology), “Social Network- ing Sites like Facebook and MySpace could increase the risk of serious illnesses (like cancer and heart disease) because they deprive the levels of face-to- face communication necessary for humans.” He called it “increased iso- lation” whose negative effects include altering the way genes work, upsetting immune re- sponses, hormone levels and the function of arteries and, in some cases, even impairing mental performance. And yet, there is no stopping the number of people fast being sucked into the social-network- ing site’s venomous web. “Yes, that is very true. We are indeed enslaved to this 21st-cen- tury marvel,” Asish Syangden, concluded. n talk of the town page3

“Bikes and wives are not to be shared. NINESH tIWArI, director, nina and hager co., beau to Miss nepal 2007, sitashma chand, talking about whether he is more possesive of his girlfriend or his bike.

“I don’t emasculate the boys sulab tuladhar suhrid jyoti & rajan shrestha in my band. It’s the fire in me, the passion that I have for music that probably burnt them out.”

ABHAYA SUBBA on some of her band members calling it quits.

sophie & vijaya amod rajbhandari & vishaka tuladhar “If it was up to me I hall of would open a Blues frame Club for young musi- cians.” a YUVrAJ CHHEtrI, Musi- cian, on providing a platform for young blues enthusiasts. Blissful i want to adopt a school in celebration bhaktapur. and i wish some organization would adopt one Friday that is near pashupati temple with which i am very emotion- brings you an ex- ally attached. all the students clusive coverage of and even the teachers there “It’s not like I go looking belong to the “podey” com- saurabh & srijana jyoti Saurav & Srijana’s munity (a community of for fame. I consider myself 10th anniversary sweepers looked down upon by society). i have a soft cor- lucky for having it come to me.” celebratation. ner in my heart for them. PArAS KHADKA, captain of the national cricket squad, talking about his growing popularity in the media.

anuj & ritu shrestha, sapna and rabi thapa

asish Syangden prajwal & rosita shrestha medIA PerSonAlITy, with daughter rohannah nimesh, sindhu, on loAd rekha & nabina SHeddIng WoeS. “nepal has been voted the most romantic city in the world. after all, candle-light dinner AGAtHA tHAPA, founding is a daily affair in our director of seto gurans, an households.” ngo, speaking at a func- tion of save the children’s ‘adopt-a-school’ initiative. binod tuladhar with siddharth & shreeyukta pandey

people one question “What is your take on the decision to open doors for foreign banks?” People opine on the government’s recent move in Nepal’s banking sector.

SUrAJ VAIDYA, PrESIDENt, PrAtEEK PrADHAN, tOYOtA, VOItH COMPLEX EDItOr, KAROBAR i think it is good be- it’s a good decision because cause, fundamentally, as per the agreement with the nepal lacks international wto, we have to open up more exposure. Moreover, it businesses in the service sec- will create employment tor, and banking is one of them. and there will be more foreign investment is also a good investment in the coun- thing. however, foreign banks try. although local banks themselves might refrain from have managed a great coming to nepal because of the deal in the last 14 years, unfavorable political, economic a lot still remains to be and social climate here. done. we lack the capital ANIL SHAH, CEO, needed for big invest- MEGA BANK ments. but foreign banks SUMAN NEUPANE, any bank’s number one purpose is to will be able to bring in CHIEF EXECUtIVE, SUNrISE BANK make money, generate revenue and give much more capital and dividends. development of the nation, more investments. so in order for the banking sector to If the foreign banks come, it will uplift our status in the helping the businessmen… all these be more competitive, productive and provide customer- global financial market map. The direct benefits of the come second. if the environment is specific service, the opening up of foreign banks will foreign banks opening up will be in international trade, propel a lot of the desired changes. there, if the economy is growing, if new remittance and treasury related transactions. There is also things are happening, then local banks will grow, international banks will come. no reason to worry that the foreign banks will be a seri- but just by signing a piece of paper and ous threat to the local ones ASHOK rANA, CEO, opening the door, we shouldn’t assume because foreign banks are that there is a queue outside waiting to HIMALAYAN BANK allowed to enter the wholesale come in. in the current situation that i welcome the govern- we are in, i am confident, very confident ment’s decision to open markets only. However, mere that no foreign banks will come to foreign banks in nepal. it invitation by the host would not nepal. now, whether they come or not, was a part of the wto ne- ensure that the guest will turn us local bankers and local banks, we are gotiations. also, the foreign here in nepal to stay regardless of what banks that are said to be up. If, in reality, foreign banks happens in the constitution. and, as a opening are all wholesale do decide to tread the waters banker who has grown up professionally and will not be allowed to of the nepali banking pool, it in the banking sector in nepal, i am con- go retail. i also think that will be a very good factor for fident that there are enough opportuni- it will raise the standards ties in nepal for the banking sector to and so, from my side, the the development of our finan- continue to grow in the years ahead. decision is welcome. cial market in the long run.

in focus Fiber Couture from Nepal —Veneeta Singha The company is acquiring Natural Fiber’s client base trademarks and product pat- extends from Southeast Asia to ents that should inevitably lead America and beyond. And while to higher standards in terms partnership opportunities re- of manufacturing and product main the venture’s central out- quality. This is further enhanced reach strategy, local customers by an overall per- keep dropping in casually and spective of healthy have their needs fulfilled. ecological develop- On the material ecology ment and entrepre- front, bamboo grows rapidly and neurial evolution. requires neither pesticides nor On the design much farming inputs. It is more front, made-to- sustainably harvested compared order apparel to fibers like cotton. More im- and textiles have portantly, it is a uniquely biode- been instrumen- gradable textile material. ocated in Thamel, pany’s goals and objectives are a hundred tal in bolstering For those of us who are “ma- Natural Fiber Private well in tune with the ongoing fabrics and the company’s terially” conscious and on the Limited was founded environmental programs and textiles. The popularity and lookout for eco-friendly couture, and is run by two Ne- concerns that Nepal is currently product range includes image. However, the younger Natural Fiber – a veritable haven Lpali entrepreneurs. These young focusing on. fabulous materials and apparel proprietor is eager to translate of cool fibers, warm textures “eco-preneurs” can engage any- Needless to say, these eco-tex- made from bamboo, nettle, hemp, his own design vision onto the and natural lifestyle products – is body in lengthy conversations tiles are available nowadays with organic cotton and soy. Addition- cutting board and apparel lines. the place to visit. A fast-growing about natural and eco-textiles just a click of the mouse. Inter- ally, its exclusive carpets made Post-modern Japanese geomet- company, it offers trendy and that are insightful just as they estingly, much of the demand from Soybean elicit interest and rical shapes and 17th-century trendsetting materials. And its are interesting. Somewhat phil- can be fulfilled by Natural Fi- demand from high-end custom- floral patterns are some of the aesthetic perspective, of course, osophically inclined, the com- ber’s product base of more than ers and budget buyers alike. design ideas he has in mind. is singularly appealing. n 6 feature Issue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010 She’s a What makes a woman? Is it just the biol- ogy, or is she the product of the socio- cultural norms that engulf her? No matter what the argument, her conventional roles and her identity are not going anywhere. —Ayusha Nirola

ot very long ago, some criticized by her detractors who misses her job she replies, “Sure of us were rather taken stated that her theory focused I miss it, butShe for now my prior- aback with the news on oppressing women rather ity lies at home.” Nof a certain divorce than empowering them. Radha Sharma, a feminist and right here in Nepal hitting the Talking about Nepal, with member of ABC Nepal (an NGO headlines. This was no ordinary the cleansing ritual when she involved in women empower- divorce mind you! The wife of hits puberty to not being able to ment) says that because we live a dying seventy-year-old man make male friends, girls grow up in a patriarchal society, women, filed for divorce. She wasn’t even with restrictions and limitations no matter how talented or ca- ready to perform his last rites. imposed on them. Ironically, pable, will never be credited for A lot of questions were asked they also unconsciously pick up their work. “Men will always try and a lot more eyebrows raised. on the so-called “acceptable” be- to push their women counter- Why then? Why did she wait havior and learn to put up with parts down,” says Sharma, who for so long to decide? Though it. “I see that my mother puts on is also a professor at Tribhuvan she may have had valid reasons many hats, as a wife, a mother University. But does discrimina- for the timing of her decision, a and as a professional. She bal- tion in the office result in the lot can be attributed to the gen- ances it with such finesse, and way a woman thinks, behaves eral mindset of a typical Nepali for me she is the ideal woman,” and feels? “I believe it does,” she woman. Though traditional, says Chahana Sigdel, 21, a Jour- says, adding, “this ultimately cultural and various other in- nalism student at Wichita State lets her moral down and leaves fluencing factors may have its University, US. She says that her sub-consciously feeling that grounds, the very fact that a fe- even though she staunchly sup- she might not be suitable for a male brain is different from that ports the issue of equal rights ‘man’s job’ after all. It will, in of a male is testimony to certain between the sexes, she can never time, make her hesitant in con- characteristics of a woman. totally go against the norms of forming to what society expects She is expected to be the her family. of her.” Shakya has a similar homemaker, the cook and the So this way, even the inde- opinion, “I believe it is 20% biol- mother because that is (appar- pendent and outspoken girl be- ogy and 80% society. A woman’s ently) what she does best. She is comes the dutiful daughter who behavior is the product of how a mystery to men; men who just doesn’t go out of the house at she is educated and how she is don’t understand why she com- night, a loving sister who pri- ‘trained’ at home.” Strong words plains, nags and worries about oritizes her siblings’ happiness, from strong women. So, do girls pick up on the be- ferently than men. If women the tiniest things. It might be a devoted daughter-in-law who But it is not all sour grapes havior that society portrays as attend to those differences, they the biology or it might be sim- makes a stranger’s home her and onions. We might term our acceptable, or do the chemicals can make better decisions about ply how women are. own and eventually a nurturing expected role as ‘unfair’ and ‘tra- in her brain alone contribute how to manage their lives,” said Susan Shakya, an entrepre- mother who silently sacrifices ditional’, but a majority of wom- to her being a woman? Are the Brizendine in one of her inter- neur and the proprietor of Su- her dreams for that of her chil- en embrace their womenhood hormonal balance and/or imbal- views. san’s Collection, says, “Whether “I do not believe this at all,” she is from America or some says Lily Thapa, Founder of third world country, women are “Should we just blame it on science, or should Women for Human Rights expected to act a certain way we listen to the activists who believe that gender (WHR). “If that was so, then and that is generally the prod- is largely a social construction where socially how come the late Pasang uct of generations of defined Lhamu Sherpa, for example, roles given to her.” This may constructed roles have psychological affects climbed Everest when her male be a common female sentiment in terms of limitation of options and choices? counterparts couldn’t? I think it but at this day and age, we can- depends upon the environment not ignore the other side of the dren. Sakshi Bista, previously and prefer not to have it any oth- ance the only ones responsible that a girl is brought up in. That coin. a banker, says, “I left my job to er way. “Women are patient and for her maturity, worrisome atti- is what shapes her character.” Some researchers and psy- stay home with my son Aryan. compassionate and, while others tude and her maternal instincts, While scientific studies state chiatrists argue that biology After getting married and hav- see it as a weakness, for me that is or is it deep rooted in the human that differences in male and fe- also plays a vital role in shaping ing a child, my life changed the biggest strength,” says Anju psyche? If Brizendine’s findings male behavior is the result of the character of a person. In her drastically. Now everything re- Gurung, a working mother of hold water, do they not make the hormones that significantly controversial book, The Female volves around him and the fam- two daughters. “I love being a sense? “I believe that women affect brain formation and also Brain (2006), author Louann ily.” When asked whether she woman,” Gurung adds. actually perceive the world dif- brain development at puberty, Brizendine, M.D., maintains on the one hand, feminists, on that women’s behavior is radi- the other, believe that gender cally different from that of men is largely a social construction due to hormonal differences. She ...and they say: where socially constructed roles says that due to the differences One is not born a woman, one becomes one. Do you now know I am a woman? When I have psychological affects in in the architecture of the brain – Simone de Beauvoir think, I must speak. terms of limitation of options (prefrontal cortex, hypothala- – William Shakespeare, As You Like It Men look at themselves in mirrors. Women and choices. mus, amygdale, etc.), the regula- look for themselves. – Elissa Melamed Women always worry about the things that This debate will probably be tion of such hormones and neu- men forget; men always worry about the things an inconclusive one. I would rather trust a woman’s instinct than a rotransmitters differ in the case women remember. – Unknown No matter what the reason, of women (see pages 8 and 9 for man’s reason. – Stanley Baldwin She will still be known as the There are three things men can do with wom- a visual). She believes that if we A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can heart of a home – an amalga- en: love them, suffer for them, or turn them into are able to understand this phe- say in a sermon. – Arnold Haultain literature. – Stephen Stills mation of warmth, emotions, nomenon in the female brain, A woman’s whole life is a history of the affec- patience and love; the very em- A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic then women’s behavior can be tions. – Washington Irving bodiment of sensuality, beauty easily understood (so much for who has never owned a car. – Carrie Snow and strength. She will still be a A woman wears her tears like jewelry. - Unknown what women want question The two women exchanged the kind of glance She. n huh?). Although her book has A woman should soften but not weaken a man. women use when no knife is handy. Information on ‘The Female Brain’ has been like an owner’s manual for – Sigmund Freud – Ellery Queen been referred from Newsweek July 31, women all over, she was highly 2006. feature The ‘Six-Strings’ great reasons to start playing the ‘six strings’. Whether you admit it or not, music is embedded in our Experience daily lives, weaving its beauty I don’t want you to play me a riff that’s go- through our thoughts and emo- ing to impress Joe Satriani; give me a riff tions. Due to its versatility, por- tability, and the fact that it can that makes a kid want to go out and buy a that?”, “Wow, I didn’t be used to play almost any type guitar and learn to play ...” — Ozzy Osbourne know you could play of music, the guitar, I feel, is that well!” were some of —Sanju Chettri one of the most popular instru- chicks”? That’s the comments I received. ments to learn to play. Whether sometimes the Though my guitar-playing you’re interested in rock, jazz, hat is it that makes your body; the bending of that reason for someone to pick up skill was far from good at the blues, country, folk, or any other most people, includ- one note wooing you and keeping the guitar and start playing. time, I got a kind of instant ‘lo- musical styles and genres, learn- ing myself, drawn to you wondering… Those blazing And there are, of course, people cal star’ status. That kind of at- ing how to play the guitar gives it? Like a powerful riffs leaving you awestruck! who just want to play songs that tention motivated me to practice you the ability to play and/or W their favorite bands are playing even more. So I formed a band, force, pulling you within… from Have you ever heard about perform your favorite songs. It yourself. The strike of that very anyone wanting to “be a rock in a bid to become like them. learned to play some songs and even inspires you to write some chord creating a rippling effect on star so he can pick up all the People mostly pick up the guitar even composed a few of my of your own. while in their teens. That’s the time own. When I play the guitar, I Just like any other instrument when they feel the need to be ‘cool’ am kind of cocooned in my own (or anything worth learning for and be ‘accepted’ by their peers. I little world. I feel relaxed and that matter), though, learning can’t really fathom as to what makes it feels as if I’m with my best to play the guitar requires a people not playing any instrument friend, someone who is always good deal of patience, persever- to go “wow” over those who do, but there to respond to my emo- ance and constant practice. For it happens all the same. I remember tions, be they joyful or sad. those who stick to it, learning very well the time I played my first Now, the way I see it, it feels how to play the guitar can be an song in front of an audience of like the more you know, the less extremely rewarding experience ten or so, the guitar was there, ly- you know. I don’t feel like I know and can provide endless hours ing down, so I picked it up and just anything anymore. But I love it of personal pleasure and en- started playing. The minute I did, all the same. And though I don’t joyment. Like Henry Van Dyke everybody turned my way and lis- play much now, someday I’d like once rightly said, “Use the tal- tened… amazed. to be able to smile slyly and say, ents you possess, for the woods “That was great man!”, “How “Yeah, I can play a little.” That would be very silent if no birds long did it take you to learn being said, you have lots of sang except the best.” n 8 metropolis Issue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010

event highlights bazaar buzz 1974 aD supports ‘adopt-a-School’ the week that was New phones selves helping the project, later screened a docu- Stuttgart chamber mentary showing the sorry state of public schools from G’Five in the country – from filthy toilets, lack of water orchestra at the three new mobiles have and broken desks to children being taught out in hyatt been launched in the the open due to lack of classrooms and proper on 28th january, the hyatt market by G’Five – G9000, infrastructure. regency’s ballroom came g9000i and e71. all three the event continued with umesh shrestha’s alive with the stuttgart phones have Qwerty speech on the issue. he said, “i have founded five chamber orchestra giving keyboards and dual siM schools, big educational institutions at that. and a mind blowing perfor- slots (gsM+gsM). with all i am still not satisfied. i want to do more. build mance. one of the oldest social networking elements more schools… reach out to as many children orchestras, having been included, the phones are who are in need of education in our country.” founded in 1945, it has mainly targeted at youths. “i congratulate 1974 ad for supporting such also gained recognition as part of the fund raising program for save the an important cause, in fact, a life-changing one for internationally as a german Maruti Suzuki children’s adopt-a-school venture, the nepali many deprived children, as this,” he said, adding, cultural ambassador. rock band 1974 ad, in association with Musicol- “My heart goes out to all those children making exchange Mela the difficult upstream swim by studying under such th ogy, organized an event on 30 january at the entrepreneurs on 29 january, arun premises of Moksh Mandala, jhamsikhel. challenging conditions. we must all get together to intercontinental traders “we have pledged to collect rs. 50 lakhs for do something about it and soon. Merge at jhamsikhel organized an the adopt-a-school program by the end of this the event concluded with brian j hunter of young entrepreneurs asso- exchange fair for two and year. we started out three months ago and, so far, save the children delivering the closing remarks ciation (yea) and nepal- four-wheelers. have been successful in collecting rs. 10 lakhs,” followed by a stirring musical performance by ese young entrepreneurs said Manoj kumar kc, lead guitarist of 1974 ad, 1974 ad. forum (nyef) merged on 25th january. the new the youth ambassadors for save the children. if you wish to adopt a school and be a part of this project, New Washing the event that started with nirakar yakhtumba you can contact [email protected]. tel: merger has been named Machines from LG sharing the band’s vision on how they see them- 4258140; fax: 4227389. nepalese young entrepre- neurs forum pokhara. lg has introduced a new series of washing machines in the market. named ‘in- artists awarded verter direct drive washing Beatification Boutique: painter bidhata kc and Machine’, it is the first of its sculptor narendra prasad kind to be launched in nepal. Exclusivity Redefined bhandari were awarded the unique features of this the prestigious arniko yuva washing machine include low with the introduction of luxury brands and high- kala puraskar. similarly, ani vibration, low noise and 25% end outlets around town, a new boutique has choying dolam and shisir energy efficient technology. opened in our very own posh durbar Marg area. nath yogi were bestowed beatification boutique, under the bars group of with the narayan gopal th company, was inaugurated on 30 january by the yuva sangit puraskar. these porTeGe former queen komal shah amidst a niche crowd. artists were honored by Notebook pcs with the purpose of catering to the up-market the rastriya yuva sewa at a clients, the boutique promises individuality and program organized at the with its slim and slick sophistication. appearance and weighing nepal tourism board on “with our exclusive ranges of saris and silhou- 29th january for their con- merely 1.58 kg, the new ettes for every occasion, we want to make every portege notebook from tribution in their respective woman a head turner,” says vivek upadhaya, creative fields. toshiba is ready to steal director of the boutique, who creates these classy of their clients. with branded perfumes already on hearts. the pc was put out designs. apart from bridal saris and lehengas, beatifi- sale, there are talks of bringing in designs by louis for sale in the market on cation offers european-standard tailoring for men’s vuitton and gucci among other high-end fashion isaDora showroom th 28 january. for the gadget suits and sherbanis. “at the moment we will be mak- houses. “we are finalizing the deal and once we now at Bluebird geek, the latest from toshiba ing suits for men on order only and we will also have do, everybody will definitely hear about it!” says comes with innumerable artamus nepal, the au- perfectly tailored jackets, trousers, coats, skirts and upadhaya with a big grin on his face. thorized dealer of isadora features, including ddr3 rd evening gowns in the days to come,” says upadhaya. this elite boutique sits proudly on the 3 floor for nepal, opened a new memory, hdMi-out, built-in the boutique aims to be one of the leading of annapurna arcade, and with its bird’s eye view wireless, lan, bluetooth outlet at bluebird Mall, and sourcing agents of a wide range of women’s of durbar Marg below, drop by this exclusive tripureshowre. to promote and battery that can last up fashion garments and accessories keeping in mind store for plenty of elegant designs and excellent to 11 hours. its products, a free make up the latest fashion trends and also the preferences customer service. session was organized for eager customers. artamus plans to open up an exclu- NaNo heading sive showroom in durbar our way Marg within a monthv and around the globe churchill’s cigars also expand to places like nano, the cheapest car bhatbhateni and kastha- in the world, is all set to fetch US$ 7,000 mandap. hit the roads of nepal this Nobody in their right minds would buy a March. sipradi trading, the box of cigars for $7,000, let alone a smoked authorized distributor of one, unless it was Winston Churchill himself who Discussing poetry tata motors in nepal, will had used it. But, believe it or not, the unfinished and rajendra thapa, a promi- first bring five of these mini probably un-smokable cigars were recently bought at nent poet and lyricist, cars in March. only after $7,000. Like many of the cigars Churchill smoked at the organized an interaction th analyzing the feedback from time, this one bore a personalized label, which continues to program on 29 january people who test drive the adorn the stick. 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Self Control Prefrontal Cortex Restrains the amygdala’s aggres- sive impulses. Because it is larger and MATURES EARLIER IN WOMEN, women tend to be more patient and pacific than men.

Intuition and Empathy Insula Women are better at read- ing nonverbal cues like facial expressions in part because their insulae – home to our gut instincts – are LARGER AND MORE ACTIVE.

Anxiety and Decisions Anterior Cingulate Cortex Weighs options during decision mak- ing. It’s also a stress and mood center and is LARGER IN WOMEN, making them more prone to worrying.

Emotional Memory Hippocampus Forms, stores and accesses memories. Since it is LARGER and MORE ACTIVE IN WOMEN, it allows women to remember emotional events in greater detail. Why She Will Be

Louann Brizendine, M.D., in her controversial 2006 sbook, The Female Brainhe, states that women’s behavior is radically different from that of men due to hor- monal differences. — Ayusha Nirola halfwayIssue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010

Hormone Control Hypothalamus Directs the hormones. In women it becomes ACTIVE EARLIER than in men, causing women to enter puberty sooner and to be more sensitive to hormone fluctuations

Aggression Amygdala Where strong emotions, anger and fear originate. It’s SMALLER IN WOMEN, making them less likely to take physi- cal risks and get into fights

Maternal Instincts Pituitary Gland Works in concert with the hypothalamus to control the hormone glands. During preg- nancy, it triggers milk production and aids nurturing behavior.

The mommy brain n The brain shrinks during pregnancy – it does not lose cells but changes metabolism and restructures. Then in the final one to two weeks, the brain begins to increase in size again and constructs maternal circuits. It does not re- turn to its former size until about six months after giving birth. “We don’t know what it’s do- ing but we think it has something to do with redeveloping the mommy brain’s circuits, but also maybe even letting the fetus ‘snack’ on the mommy’s brain,” Dr. Brizendine says.

The mature female brain n The “mommy brain” unplugs. r. Louann Brizendine believes that brain chemistry and genetic wiring n Menopause means the end of the hormones can determine sex-specific behav- that have boosted communication circuits, emo- ior. As men and women have end- tion circuits, the drive to tend and care, and the lessly fought over petty matters urge to avoid conflict at all costs. and tried to justify their behavior, n More than 65% of divorces after the age Da not so new but neglected perspective just of 50 are initiated by women. Dr. Brizen- might change the way we think and make our dine attributes this to something called ‘post- lives a bit easier. To men who find it hard to menopausal zest’. “They want their turn, they understand women, and for women who want want to go and do stuff that they’re passionate to know why she is such a storehouse of emo- about and step out in a more independent way tion, here are some discussion-worthy topics – they don’t want to be taking care of every- that Brizendine talks about in her book. body else,” she says.

Birth of the female brain Sex and emotions n Up until eight weeks, every brain is female. n Female sexual turn-on begins with a brain In males, a huge testosterone surge hits and kills turn-off. Orgasms can only be triggered when cells off in the communication center and grows the amygdala (the fear and anxiety center) is more cells in the sex and aggression centers. turned off. “It requires turning off the wor- n In females, huge amounts of estrogen spur rywart circuits in the female brain to have an brain growth and enhance circuits and centers orgasm,” Dr. Brizendine explains. for observation, communication, gut feelings n For women, foreplay is everything that hap- and caring. pens in the 24 hours before intercourse. “She needs to feel comfortable and loving towards The teen-girl brain her partner, and everything in the relationship n During puberty, a girl’s primary purpose is alright so you’re reducing that amygdala’s (from a biological standpoint) is to become activation that something is dangerous or sexually desirable and attractive. fearful,” Dr. Brizendine says. n Girls speak two to three times more words n Women have evolved to cry four times more per day than boys and they also talk faster. easily than men. “The silent treatment is not a Connecting through talking activates the way, women, to get his attention,” Dr. Brizendine pleasure centers in a girl’s brain, Dr. Brizen- says. “Crying is a way to get his attention that dine says. something is wrong and upsetting you.”

Source: Newsweek July 31, 2006 12 timeoff Issue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010

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tional tibetan thangkas by prominent artists: nabin krishna chi- trakar, gyalze sherpa, urgen tensing, amir lama to promote real tibetan thangka and newari pauba art. 9:30 am - 7:00 pm. 4256004, 9841418871, 9851026064 Miscellaneous n rock Climbing, nexgen adven- n AKA Children’s ture program, daily Garden and Café, departure. 6914541, Kamal Pokhari. 9841283385 children’s activities and fresh baked pizza. n rox restaurant, 42113111 Hyatt regency. famous stews of the n Alfresco, Soaltee world. every tuesday, Crowne Plaza. wednesday and experience the taste thursday, from 6 pm of homemade pasta. onwards. 4491234, 4273999 4489362. n Big Pagoda Hall, n royal Saino Hotel Bajra, Chhau- restaurant And Bar. ni. tantric dance, experience the gya- ‘the god dance of kok (the hot pot nepal’. tuesdays, 7 pm with t-Momos) and en- onwards. 4271545 joy other varieties of delicious momos with n Comfort Zone daily bbQ. 4230890 and Grill, thamel. korean style bbQ. enjoy the great taste n the Café at of bbQ every day with Hyatt regency. veg- a variety of cocktails. eteranian buffet. every 4700080 Monday, from 6:30 pm. 4491234 n Cozy Café and restaurant, thamel. n the Café, Hyatt exciting adventure regency. arabian Movie show. every day, nights - taste the cu- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. linary delights from 4259367 the Middle east. every friday from 6:30 pm n Eden Lounge onwards. 4491234, Bar, Kathmandu 4489362 Mall. enjoy every day n Bugles and tigers n Jatra Café and Bar, n Café Olla restau- n De Mask, Kh- Happy Hour. 3 pm – 7 n the Kaiser Café, Bar , Everest Hotel. thamel. ladies night rant and Bar, Kanti- ichapokhari. jhinge pm. 4150062 the Garden of live music by fusion with live sufi and indian path, Jamal. golden machha: rs.100/-. Dreams. cock- band far away from contemporary music. ev- fried prawn: rs. 320/-. 4215675 n Himalayan Bud- tail and dreams. philippines. every ery wednesday. 4256622 4232673 dhist Meditation 6 pm onwards. evening except Monday. n E.D.E.N Food Centre, Keshar Ma- 4479488/4425341 time 7 pm to 10:30 n Kausi restaurant, n Chez Caroline res- Court & Lounge Bar, hal, thamel. tai chi, pm. 4780100 ext: Hotel Woodland taurant. Babar Mahal Kathmandu Mall. yoga and Meditation. n the Lounge, 7711/7811 Complex, Durbar- revisited. pepper steak, ice cream sundae’s: weekdays, 10 am - 6 Hyatt regency. marg. acoustic session french fries, salad: rs. rs.125/- +tax. 4150062 pm. 4410402 strawberry high tea n Celebrations by forth face. wednes- 700/-. 4263070, 4264187 - enjoy the festive Music restaurants and days. 9851038275. live eateries n Four Seasons n La Dolce Vita, season high tea with Bar, thamel. live band. every friday. n Coffee Shop. restaurant and Bar, thamel. rediscover strawberry flavors. Durbar Marg. thamel. tom yam n Absolute Bar, Hotel music by robin and 4227288 fine italian cuisine. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. chicken Momo: rs. 250/-. koong: rs.275/-. 4701715 Narayani Complex, new revolution. every KAtHMANDU 4700612 Wine & Cheese friday 7pm onwards. n Moksh, Pulchowk. 4221711 Pulcowk. live fusion & n Garlic Café and Bar, choose your choice 9841347613 baja gaja playing live. n Arniko room, classical music by anil n Cosmopolitan United World trade n Madan Puraskar, of wines and cheese. every tuesday 7:30 pm Durbarmarg. shahi. every wednesday, 8 Café, Basantpur. veg Centre. tripureshwor. Patan Dhoka. every friday and satur- n Delices de France onwards. 5526212 hakka chicken: rs.500/-. pm onwards. 5521408 cheese burger: rs.105/-. chicken ala kiev: rs. ‘people after war’. day from 5 pm to 8 restaurant. jazz eve- 4222190 permanent photo n Nanglo Café and 4225246 180/-. 4117010 pm. 4491234 n Bamboo Club res- ning. every wednesday, exhibition. every day, 11am-2pm. 4260326 Pub, Durbarmarg. n Bawarchi the taurant, thamel. robin n Courtyard res- n Gazebo restro 11 am - 4 pm. 5521393 n Wild earth Pvt. crossfire playing live. restro Bar, Laz- and the new revolution taurant, Kamaladi. Lounge, Durbarmarg. Ltd, Dhapasi Marg, n Fusion bar, Dwari- every friday. 4222636 impat. kathi kawab playing live. every tuesday roasted chicken: rs. kitchen alakeb: rs. 340/-. n New Orleans Basbari. wild earth ka’s Hotel. live band roll chicken: rs.70/-. 7 pm onwards. 4701547 n rox Bar- Hyatt 195/-. 4253056 9841397603 Café, Pulchowk. the open house and hi- featuring dinesh rai. 2150050 regency, Kathmandu. fragile valley 2, water malayan plant alchemy every friday night, 7 pm n Bottles and Chim- live jazz tunes by inner n Bhoe Chhen n Dechenling Gar- n GrassHopper, color exhibition workshop! Make your onwards. 4479448 ney, thamel. dharmen- groove. every friday eve- Newari restaurant den, thamel. gyakok Basantapur. chicken ki- on till 10 feb. own perfume, enjoy dra (nepali tara) playing n Grand Norling ning and set your mood and Bar, Basantapur. tibetan hot pot: rs. evana: rs.230/-. 4255513 5522708 a foot massage, and unplugged. fridays, 7 pm resort, Gokarna. with. 4489362, 4491234 chatamari: rs.85/-. 700/-. 4412158 sample our freshly n Hot Breads, Food n Pathibara Art onwards. 2123135 enjoy mouth watering 4221811 made face creams & n Delicatessen court @bluebird mall, Gallery, Arcadia Mughlai delicacies, with n Upstairs Jazz Bar, th n Brunchilli, the Apartment Hotel, oils on 13 feb basbari Lazimpat. jsc Quar- n Bhumi restro Centre Café, Durbar Bluestar complex, Acoustic Lounge, Nax- ghazals, jazz and pop oven baked spa- Chaksi Bari Marga, 2010. time: - 12- 6 pm. tet and group playing Lounge, Lazimpat. Marg. tripureshwor. al. blues with nekhvam. Music. every friday and roast chicken: rs. 180/-. ghetti napolitano: rs. thamel. exhibition 4374178, 4650240 live. every saturday, 8pm buff choela: rs. 100/-. Mondays, 7 pm onwards. saturday, 4 pm onwards. on authentic tradi- onwards. 9851040276 4412193 5525903 135/-. 4228833 2123135, 9851046604 4482993/4460296 timeoff n Hungry Sam, Dur- n 1905 restau- maximum 3 nights, barmarg. nasi grorery rant, Kantipath. only for local resi- (Malaysian fried rice): rs. leg of lamb: rs.650/-. dents and nepalese 125/-. 4720895 4215068 citizen. for couple: rs. 6,200/- plus taxes. n Imago Del Café PAtAN package is valid till Gallery, Nag Pokhari. feb 20, 2010.4491234, spinach artichoke dip: rs. n Bakery Café, 4489800 high fi ve 175/-. 4442464 Pulchowk. chicken sizzler: rs.205/-. n Park Village, Bud- n Jeans Café, Bas- 5010110 hanilkantha. week- antpur. reshmi kabab: end package with half rs.225/-. 4221324 n Beijing roast board accommodation Duck restaurant, per night for double n K-too bar & Steak . Jawalakhel, Patan. room: rs. 4,900/- plus House, thamel. pep- beijing roast duck: rs. pered steak: rs. 360/-. tax.9851070936, Five ways to Feel 2000/-. 5547453 4700043 9851057642 n Café de Patan, n Lobsters’, Sherpa Mangalbazar. newari DHULIKHEL Mall, Durbarmarg. tou samay with chicken: n Dhulikhel ka tiem kung: rs. 550/-. rs.175/-. 5537599 Mountain resort, 4231323, 4231437 palan- n Café du temple, Dhulikhel. Good instantly chowk bhagwati n Mandarin palace, Patan Durbar darshan package. 2 Babarmahal revisited. Square. spaghetti Feeling blue? Well, here’s what you can do. Friday presents to chicken slice w/capsi- bolognese: rs.175/-. days, 1 night package. cum: rs. 350/-. 4212675 5527127, 9851081692 for single room: rs. you five fun, proven ways to kick the lows out of your life. read 4,500/- which includes, n Mughal Kitchen n Chapter 9, accommodation, on for our pick of five ways of how to feel good instantly. restaurant & Bar Pvt. Jawalakhel. paneer transportation and 3 Ltd, New Baneshwor. chatpata: rs.240/-. meals.4420774 —Samriddhi Rai Mughal smooch: rs. 80/-. 5525979 4788888 n the Dwarika’s n Chopstix, Himalayan Shangri- n Mustang thakali Kumaripati, Patan. La Village resort, Chulo, thamel. fhaper nasi goreng: rs. 245/-. Dhulikhel. overnight ko dhendo: rs. 150/-. 5551118 package. 2 days, 1 Get the sugar high 4248083 night. single room: rs. It has been scientifically proven that sweet food n Dhokaima Café, 3,500/- plus 10% tax. n Or2K, thamel. Patan Dhoka. brinjal double: rs. 5,000/- increases the ‘feel good’ hormones in our body. stuffed vegetables combi- chicken: rs. 150/-. plus 10% tax. great therefore, it’s a known fact that people feel- nation: rs. 290/-. 4422097 5522113 escape package. 3days, 2 nights. couple: rs. ing sad or depressed often and easily give in to n O3 Pub, Pa- n Ezer Book Café, 12,666/- plus 10% their sweet tooth cravings that instantly boost nipokhari. diced chick- cutlet set: rs. Sanepa. tax.4479488 en: rs.175/-. 9841408985 250/-. 5546578 their energy and uplift their mood. You may take a guilt trip later, but if you’re looking for n Panas restaurant n Ghangri Café, NAGArKOt Visit the And Café, Kh- Pulchowk. cordeu an instant depression fix, we say you indulge in 4 n Club Himalaya, ichapokhari. buigal set: blue: rs.150/-. 5524694 your favorite sweet treat right away. nearest salon rs.210/-. 4212593 Nagarkot. chiso chi- n Haddock Dining so hawa Ma special A survey showed that n Pumpernickel, and Bar, Pulchowk. package. 2 days, 1 night package. for single: rs. 5 82% of women instantly thamel. chitlang haddock special mixed goat cheese sandwich: grill: rs. 250/-. 5554631, 3,500/- plus 10% ser- felt good about them- rs.170/-. 4259185 4232673 vice charge + 13% vat inclusive of dinner and selves, in fact, they felt n red roof Café, n Jazzabel Café, breakfast. for double: Wear Sankhamul road. Chakupat, Lalitpur. rs. 4,500/- plus 10% much more beautiful and choyela (duck) rs. 130/-. chicken basket:-. rs. service charge + 13% 4784786 150/-. 2114075 vat inclusive of dinner something red confident during their and breakfast.4442726 2 n revolving restau- n Patan Museum or something orange ‘good hair’ days. So for rant. ratna plaza, 4th n or something yellow or Café, Patan Durbar Hotel Space women out there feel- floor, New road. whole Square. patan Mu- Mountain, Na- something pink, they’re Get a pet mandarin fish: rs.395/-. seum burger: rs. 180/-. garkot. exclusive or stroke the one you ing blue, we suggest you 4241712 5524694 package rates for all but the color red’s expatriates and already have. studies have n rice & Bowl, nearest cousins. make an appointment n the Ambience nepalese. for single: tripureswor. hakka research has shown shown that people who restaurant & Bar, rs. 1,700/- plus tax with your favorite salon prawn: rs.550/-. 4251678 own pets are less likely to Mangalbazar. newari inclusive of dinner, that colors like red set: rs.250/-. 5538980 or visit the one nearest to n road House Café, breakfast and room. and yellow trigger suffer from heart attacks for double: rs. 2,500/- thamel. toasted goat n Vesper Café, than people who don’t. you at the earliest. It’s the plus tax inclusive happy thoughts in cheese salad: rs. 205/-. Pulchowk. tacos of dinner, breakfast as you stroke your dog 4260187 beef:rs.380/-. 5548179 people, the reason cheapest way to feel like and room.4430812, why color therapists or your cat, feel your n rox restaurant, 6680071 tensed muscles relaxing a million bucks. For guys, Hyatt regency, Boud- around the world ha. char grilled prawns: POKHArA use these colors to and your anxiety fading however, this may not rs. 1450/-. 4491234 away. been long since you n Fulbari resort, treat patients suffer- quite work with the same last caressed your favorite n royal thai restau- Pokhara. sense and ing from depres- charm but we hear the rant, New Baneshwor. serenity package. 2 sion. so the next animal? now, science tom yang koong: rs. 230/-. nights, 3 days package. bhaiyas in our local barber 4781104 per person on twin time you feel gives you one more rea- sharing basis. single blue, go red. son to get back to your shops provide fantastic n rynibs Food Corner, supplement room: furry sweet heart. bear Lazimpat.chicken rs. 4,999/- plus 10% head massages. Its time sautee: rs. 75/-. 4419832 hug your pet as you heal service charge and you try them out. n Shisa terrace Bar getaways 13% vat. pack- your emotional wounds. & restaurant, thamel. age includes buffet breakfast, buffet dinner, fried chicken cordon KAtHMANDU blue: rs. 250/-. 2091137 boating, gorge walks, n Godavari Village 30 mins foot massage n Silver Wok Chinese resort, Godavari. 25% discount on golf, Watch F.r.i.e.N.D.S. Cuisine, Panipokhari, special packages avail- health farm, spa, and Lazimpat. pork chivi: rs. able for nepalese and tennis.4461918 Catch the rerun of the show on Star World or Zee 185/-. 4438728 expatriates. 2 days, 1 n tiger Mountain Cafe. Better still, buy the season 1 to season 10 DVD night package. for n Street Café, Pokhara Lodge, single room: rs. 3,000/- collection from your nearest source. We don’t know if lazimpat. extrava- Pokhara. special of- plus taxes, which it’s the beautiful faces, the inviting sets, the lovely con- ganza pizza:rs190/-. fers at the start of the includes bed and break- 9841657041 new season. with the nection between the six characters or just that warm fast. for double room: essence of tranquility rs 3,500/- plus taxes, feeling we get as if we’re seeing our own friends up on n tFC, radisson outside pokhara, enjoy which includes bed and 1 Hotel, Lazimpat. good food, yoga, mas- the tV screen, the hit US Sitcom FrIENDS is the ultimate sesame chicken: rs.500/-. breakfast.5560675 3 sage, meditation, walks, feel good resort for many. the quirky humor and the timely 4411818, 4788888 n Hyatt regency, wonderful pool and comic will make you laugh so much that you will forget that more. per person per n Vishram restau- Boudha. relax pack- night rs. 7,300/- plus you were ever down in the dumps. We at High Five label rant, Basantapur. age for two including 13% tax and 10% ser- roasted pork: rs.215/-. breakfast at the café.1 watching FrIENDS as the number one ‘feel good’ remedy. vice charge.4361500 2012127 night package, for 16 Issue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010 ust like men who will gizmo never understand why Boys with women spend so much He sold his car to buy the Jtime getting ready for a night out, women will probably bike and his wife whole never be able to fathom men’s extreme fetish for their rides. A heartedly supported his move man’s fixation with his toys be- grudge. But that doesn’t deter have been incidents aplenty gins as a child, which, over time, Ninesh from zooming around where young boys have bugged transforms into a bond that lasts on his ride with pride. “Driving him asking about his bike. He a lifetime. Friday caught up with a car is like watching a movie, therefore prefers to ride only some such men sticking true to but riding a bike is like being in on weekends. On other days, this almost universal phenom- the movie itself,” he said ,beau- he commutes in his other toy, a ToTwo men and theirys greatest indul- enon of boys and their toys. We tifully justifying his much cher- bicycle. “I ride my bicycle to of- gence. Sudarshan and Ninesh talk present to you big boys talking ished indulgence. fice five days a week. That way about their big toys. Check them I also balance fuel consumption about their rides. out. Sudarshan Shrestha, 40: and the possible pollution my — Annabelle Ray This big boy’s much loved Suzuki would’ve made during Ninesh Tiwari, 26, Director, toy is a Suzuki GSR 600. For weekdays. See I’m a responsible Nina and Hager Co. many households, buying a car global citizen,” he gleams with The fastest bike in the world, Su- is a goal, a cut above buying a pride. Owning a bike like a Su- zuki Hayabusa 1340, is Ninesh’s two-wheeler. For Sudarshan, zuki GSR had forever been a big toy. Purchased two years though, it was the other way dream for Sudarshan, and the ago, Ninesh believes he got his around. He sold his car to buy day he finally owned one was biker gene from his dad who, the bike. His wife, Monisha, who surreal for him. Decked in rid- he says, loves bikes as much as he does. “My Suzuki Hayabusa was the first model ever im- ported in Nepal,” he says with a voice filled with passion. Ap- parently, all of Ninesh’s friends own sports bikes and they regu- larly make trips in and around K-town together. Ninesh too happens to be extra posssesive about his ride.He is casual about people wanting to sit on his Hayabusa but ask him if you could take it for a test ride and he has no qualms about turning into a beast forever pro- tecting his beauty. Whenever possible, he gets the high quali- ty petrol imported from Kolkata needed for his bike. If not, he re- fuels only at Sajha, but only after making sure that it’s not over- wholeheartedly supported Su- ing jackets from the US and im- crowded. “I hate it when people darshan’s move, however, had a ported shoes and a helmet from get inquisitive, especially during little complaint. “That car used Italy, Sudarshan believes in rid- traffic checking, when the traffic to be ours, but the bike… it’s ing his bike fully attired. “Dates personnel, rather than checking only his” she says chuckling. with my wife on my bike are the my documents, ask me about Sudarshan dreads getting stuck dates I look forward to,” he con- the bike’s price,” he said with a in a traffic red light when there cludes with a smile. n

“I expected a different operat- ing system with the iPad, not just a modified version of the iPhone,” Tablet Computing, Apple Style said Mr. Kasaju. “All the shortcom- ings of the iPhone O/S have now After months of anticipation and heaps of rumors surrounding Apple’s next big thing, Steve been ported to the iPad such as Jobs finally unveiled the iPad last Wednesday. Lim Yan Liang sees if it lives up to expectations. lack of multi-tasking support and difficulty in organizing apps.” ablet-style computing is by form factor, local retailers are ex- eos, which publishers can embed fessed techie, has already pre-or- Still, he is hopeful that subse- no means a new idea. Ban- pecting brisk sales come March, into the content they sell. dered three iPads just for his fam- quent firmware updates will take died about by Microsoft and when the iPad will be widely “I can’t wait to surf the New ily. “This device is definitely going care of these issues. “The hard- other manufacturers for available for sale. “I believe the York Times on the iPad,” said Arun to make my netbook obsolete,” he ware is already out there, and T Manandhar, a third year student at more than a decade, this category iPad is a revolutionary product said. “Besides being able to show it’s good. I just hope that Apple of computers have however failed that should do very well in the Kathmandu University. “To be able my portfolio to potential clients continues to refine the software to reach widespread acceptance Nepalese market,” said Dinesh to read, watch a video clip and play on the iPad, it looks like a great part of the equation,” he said. due to a historically steep price Shrestha of D&D International, 3D games on a single device this device to have by the bedside.” point, difficulty of use, and lack an authorized Apple dealer. “The thin and light gadget is incredible.” And now the floodgates are open of appeal to most consumers. 16GB model, which will be priced His enthusiasm for the new There is always a “But” Shortcomings notwithstanding, Apple’s launch of the new iPad at Rs 45,000, should prove espe- iPad is shared by many other However, while it promises to the iPad’s release is a good thing last week, has systematically at- cially popular – we have already Apple fans here. Abhinav Kasaju, be the king of all convergence whether you eventually buy one tacked these barriers, and may yet had lots of enquiries about it.” owner of entertainment portal devices, bringing books, games, or not. Rivals have already be- redefine what we think is possible cybersansar.com and a self-pro- movies and web surfing onto a gun to enter this new niche that with portable computing. iRead, therefore iPad single device, the first genera- Apple has identified. Asus has Another significant announce- tion iPad is certainly not with- launched a 6” OLED e-reader iPhone on steroids ment Apple made was the launch out a number of flaws. that will read Flash and come The iPad has a unibody alumin- of iBooks, an e-reading applica- The lack of Flash support is with WiFi and 3G, while long- ium construction and weighs tion that is tied to a brand new a glaring oversight that Apple time portable media player mak- in at just 0.7kg and less than iBookstore This virtual book- has so far refused to address. Its er, Archos, has announced a new 1.3cm thick. Capable of up to store already contains titles from physical form is also lacking in a 7” tablet that runs on Google’s 10 hours of use and a whopping the top 5 publishers including few aspects. Not only does it not Android platform. Meanwhile, one month of standby time, the HarperCollins and MacMillan have a built-in camera that would archrival Microsoft is betting device outlasts most laptops and among others, allowing avid enable users to Skype and iChat, on a booklet-style “tablet” called even netbooks with low-pow- readers to buy books off the air there is only one proprietary port the Courier that features dual 7” ered processors designed to ex- and directly onto the iPad. Be- which Apple expects users to screens, which can take both sty- tend battery life on the go. cause it uses a Colour LCD, the juggle for recharging, connect- lus and finger swipe inputs. n With a lethal combo of desir- iPad is also capable of displaying ing to a keyboard, PC, or televi- The iPad will be available sans ability and affordability in a novel full colour photographs and vid- sion set. contractual obligations this March. 18 property Issue 2 Feb 4 -10, 2010 Apartment

Whether it is builders or buyers, everyone wants to be in on the deal… It is with such intensity that the apartment business has kicked off in Nepal. Frenzy — Ayushma Basnyat

f you flip through the local recent project called Platinum, are coming up with innumer- dailies or some magazines or says, “We have invested heav- It is evident that apartment able add-ons to make their pack- even the Internet, you will find ily in our project. So we want to hunters are on the look out age more appealing – 24 hours’ Iadvertisements of the ever in- see it succeed. This is why we for convenience. security, 24 hours’ water supply, creasing number of builders who say that our development is very emergency fire exits, earthquake are promoting their recent apart- much in tune with what the cus- are central and convenient. The for convenience. “I like the fact resistant designs with some ment projects. In order to cater to tomers are seeking.” Developers basic thing to remember is that it that everything I can possibly even providing gyms, swimming the needs of the customers, these are definitely putting in a lot of should have long term value for want is in the vicinity,” says pools and jogging grounds. So apartment builders are going all market research to come up with money,” Gaurav Agrawal, Chair- Mr. Suresh Malla, a resident why wouldn’t the customers be out as far as creativity and hard an alternative to the ideal of a man of Sunrise Cityhomes De- of Valley Homes. Mr. Badri happy? work are concerned. home. “As developers, our pri- velopers said. Rayamajhi who resides in Val- “My apartment has round- Nisha Shrestha, who works in mary concern is to understand It is evident that apartment ley Homes shares, “What made the-clock security, backup power the marketing department of the that people look for places that hunters are on the look out me buy a home at Terraces was and getting water is not a prob- the amount of community space lem.” boasts Mrs. Stuti Singh, that has been planned.” a resident of Sunrise Homes. Whether it is builders or buy- Similarly, Mrs. Michelle Rimal, ers, everyone wants to be in on a resident of Arunima Basti, the deal. “If we talk about reg- simply puts it thus: “I am very WANTS YOU! istered apartments, there might happy with my housing.” be about 25 to 30,” guesses But the best part of living in apartments amidst a number OneOne ofo the fastest growing and leading high- Mrs. Sharmila Shahi of Sunrise end publishingp houses in Nepal, ECS Media, Apartments. It is with such in- of people is also networking. pprrooducesdu ECS NEPAL, LIVING, HEALTHY LIFE tensity that the apartment busi- And if this networking can reap andand FRIDF AY. Now, we want you to be part of ness has kicked off in Nepal. prospects for philanthropic ac- oourur teteam. We are looking for individuals to fi ll “Although the housing mar- tivities, then it would be like a the ffoollowing posi� ons: ket entered Nepal relatively cheery on top of an ice cream. A late, it is good that it finally few of the residents of Comfort did. The gradual development Housing, for example, even col- SalesSales Manager & Sales Execu� ves process in Nepal is the primary lect money, which they donate reason the apartment business to government-run schools. ECECSS mediam is recrui� ng experienced advert- has found its scope.” Mr. Ash- It is very easy to see why izing saless people to build on our huge suc- ish Garg, Executive Director Nepalis are opting for apart- cess.cess. DriveD the future success of ECS Media of Clean Developers expressed. ments. As we move out of the byby bbringingri in new partners and adver� sers traditionalist shell and move whilewhile earning good remunera� on. And as long as the builders don’t compromise on the qual- on to incorporate more of the ExperienceExper is preferred and you should be a ity and make the apartments as convenience factors into our good communicator. Unbeatable training is affordable as possible, buyers lives, apartments have become off erreed and successful candidates who dis- seem to be growing in number. the best alternative. With their ppllay loylo alty and get results are guaranteed When asked to state why their secure, all-the-facilities in place to enjenjoy rapid career growth. business was doing so well, Mr. factor and comforting environ- Agrawal of Sunrise Cityhomes ment, apartments are gaining an replied, “It is mostly because of edge in the market very rapidly. our team that we have been able “The support for this industry to juggle between simultaneous is very progressive.” mentioned projects without compromising Mr. Prakash Bajracharya in one on quality.” of his interviews. You have heard AApplypply today with your resume with a cover In such a scenario, it can the experts take on the matter, so lele�� eerr explaining why you want to join the ECS only be expected that in order those of you out on a search for MediaMedia Team at [email protected] to make their projects up to the a place you can call home, you mark, the apartment builders know where to look. n property Apartments and Housing Complexes… different strokes DIFFErENt tAStES, DIFFErENt tAKES of cell phones Why is it that apartments are gaining so much popularity in Nepal? How are the competitors coping up? And what might and Saris be the views of someone who lives in a house towards apart- — Anya S. ments? Let’s find out... — Siddharth Sharma

Sari - the epitome of elegance. From its vibrant colors to the mesmerizing draping, it truly does wonders to a woman’s body. Come wedding season, we see women in saris every- where; red ones, plain ones, ones with heavy embroidery and all the works. Then there are cell phones, those tiny commu- nication gadgets that we cannot seem to live without these days. Women always tend to go for the sleek, stylish ones. us. We satisfy their needs and, in Lots of things, but the most es- mrs. Sharmila Shahi And why not? We cannot have ugly “man-phones” in our of Sunrise Apartments turn, they go around spreading sential elements are security and purses can we? Now the two - saris and cell phones - is not (Apartment) the good word about us. a good location. necessarily a pretty combination, but at times like the wed- Why is there such an increase mr. Santosh ranjitkar Who are your target ding season, it is undoubtedly a necessary evil. in the demand for apartments of fishtail residency Saris are a wonder but only some can carry it off with these days? customers? (Housing Complex) panache. Talk to a girl on her first sari adventure and she People today are looking for conve- Mostly, it would have to be married Is your housing complex value will tell you how horrible it was to always look the finest nience, a nice and secure environ- couples who have their children for money? and not go paranoid about tearing it apart (as it probably ment and good facilities. And we studying abroad. These are the Absolutely. With inflation, the is her mother’s sari). Now cell phones become a hassle in a provide these. We have also been people who seek the company of prices have been increasing in sari simply because you wouldn’t know where to put it. To told by our customers how much others and basically just don’t want every sector. Keeping this in women who head for parties, the best thing to do is to carry they appreciate our apartments for to be lonely. But in general, we are mind, I think we are very rea- it in your tiny purse with all the other essentials. But then these reasons. This is the reason reaching out to everybody on the sonably priced and offer very again if big phones are your problem, then maybe you can behind people opting for apart- lookout for good accommodation. high customer satisfaction. coyly ask your father, brother, husband or boyfriend to keep ments or housing complexes. mr. mukunda Khatry it in their pockets. What are the main things the There must be a lot of (owner and resident of an I do, however, applaud the working women like our very customers look for while they independent house) own MP Sapna Pradhan Malla and Foreign Minister Sujata competition… are out apartment-hunting? Yes. The business is very com- With the new craze about Koirala whom we almost always see in a sari. They are prob- petitive. My rough guess is that everyone wanting to live in ably busy as any working man out there and are constantly there are around 30 registered an apartment, have you never on their cell phones. So how do they do it? I am leaning to- firms in this sector. wanted to live in one? wards the prospect of having years of practice and loads of No, I love my house and I have patience! n So then what is your niche, lived in it all my life. In fact, I your uSP? have never even thought of liv- A plus point for us is that most ing in an apartment. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA Neplai people prefer to have Consulting Editor: VIVIAN YONZON Why? Editorial Assistant: SAMRIDDHI RAI a house in Kathmandu. This Inhouse Writers: AYUSHA NIROLA, AYUSHMA BASNYAT makes it easier for us. But be- There is much more privacy liv- � � � � � � Design & Production Executive: SANJEEV SHRESTHA ing in your own house than in an ����������� � � � � � � � � � �������������� Photographer: DASH B. MAHARJAN sides this, Sunrise Apartments Asst. Managers, Sales & Marketing: apartment. Also, I am free to do ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal, 5011571 BIJENDRA PRADHAN, ANGIRAS MANANDHAR is the pioneer in this business. No. 1 n Feb 4- 10 2010 Asst. Manager, Business Development: We have obviously been around anything to my house because I Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. SHWETA BUDHATHOKI Managing Editor: SUNIL SHRESTHA Ad Enquiries: [email protected] Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA longer than anyone else. And own it. I do admit though that Subcription & Distribution Executive: BIKRAM B. SHRESHTA Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA our niche, I would say, is our cli- apartments and housing complex- Color Separation: CTP Nepal Pvt. Ltd, HATTIBAN, 525.0466, 525.0468 ents who do our marketing for es offer more security. n Printing: Jagadamba Press, Hattiban, 525.0017/18/19 Distributor: Kasthamandap Distribution Pvt. Ltd. 201.0821, 01.622.0785