Every Thursday | ISSUE 217 | RS. 40 24 APRIL 2014 | 11 a}zfv 2071 The Smarter Entertainment Weekly Rewinding 2070 We choose 70 things that made last year so memorable “NOBODY STANDS IN HIS WAY pg.29“ The recent Internet Hall of Fame inductee, Mahabir Pun, is not stopping before his dreams of inclusion are fulfilled. Newsfeed 4 k ckstart TOP 3 EVENTS WHat’s on? Why Is ICT Different? SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND 2 Information Communication and Technology ELECTRONICS AND BRANDING EXPO 2014 (ICT) Association of Nepal, a non- profit, non- governmental organization, is an umbrella This year, ICT Association of Nepal is organizing its seventh organization of ICT product importers, !branding expo, a “must attend” event for businesses looking to distributors, and dealers, which carries an share their sustainable solutions. With more than 200 stalls, objective to work for end user’s rights of warranty, visitors can experience the latest technology, and if you want to guarantee, counterfeit, fraud issues etc. be an exhibitor, spaces for this show are limited so hurry up if you want to get your business on the list. ICT Fair 2014, the annual electronics festivity Date: 24 April (Thursday), Time: 11:00 am onwards Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu of Kathmandu is gaining popularity with each passing day, and Shovan Sainju, General Secretary of ICT Association Nepal, elaborates on 1 POOL BBQ why it’s different than other electronic exhibition: Hotel Annapurna recently launched its new pool which offers a large space perfect to hang out with your friends and family. 1) No other exhibition is targeted to being showcased during the Nepali New Year. Every Saturday they have a BBQ event by the pool side with People are really looking forward to buying new products during this time of year. exotic variety of BBQ and drinks. Special meal packages are The time period of the exhibition is also framed to cover maximum number of fresh made every week exclusively for the BBQ event. SLC graduates so that they are updated with the latest gadgets that are available in Date: 19 April (Saturday), Time: 11:00 am onwards, the country. Venue: Hotel Annapurna, Durbarmarg, Contact: 4221711 2) It works brilliantly for the country’s economy. All software available in Nepal is 2 imported from various countries and ICT helps establishing a good business rapport with those countries through the exhibition. Nepali Software developers also get a platform to present their products and brands during the fair, and ICT provides those lesser known Nepali software developers a gateway towards the commercial market. 3) Lastly, ICT fair provides its visitors with the latest technology that has entered the country at an optimum price. Mana Ko Kamana (2014) TRENDING What it’s about? A documentary about a group of pilgrims who travel to Nepal to worship at the legendary Manakamana temple. Who’s talking about It? “It is amazing, given the modesty of its scope and means, how much Manakamana is able to achieve.” – Film.com CERTIFIED WORKSHOP IN MUSIC AND ARTS “On the whole, Manakamana succeeds KJC is providing interested individuals an opportunity to by creating the ongoing anticipation of learn about Music Journalism for the first time in Nepal. Dr. something, anything to happen next, a Mathew Warnock from Canada, a music industry specialist, wholly unique sensation specific to its music educator, author, app creator, university lecturer, and inventive design.” – indieWIRE guitarist, will be holding a workshop on art, journalism and music. You can participate as an active student or as just a Did it get nominated for any awards? listener. If you are a student, you’ll have the opportunity to Best First Feature - Special Mention, interact in class and receive a certificate whereas listeners will not receive any certification. and Golden Leopard - Filmmakers of the Present, at Locarno International Film Date: 16 April (Wednesday) for non-certified workshop and 16 April (Sunday) to 22 April(Tuesday) for certified workshop, Time: 11:00 am Festival (Won) onwards; Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur Contact: 5013554 International Jury Award at São Paulo 3 International Film Festival (Nominated) With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top five picks Truer Than Fiction Award at Independent Spirit Awards (Nominated) POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but Included in the Top 10 Movies of 2013 inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. by BBC Kickstart//Events 6 Out & FOOD 3RD ITALIAN FOOD & FILM The Yellow House hosts a farmer’s Contact: FESTIVAL market every Sunday 5521810 FREE Date: 9 April (Wednesday) to 14 with loads of local Lotus Land EVENT! and organic Organic Farm May (Wednesday) Time: 6:00 pm onwards products. They FREE places its open market About at Summit Hotel every Sunday Venue: Black Pepper Café and have a variety EVENT! Pub, Jawlakhel of stalls which and Wednesday of each week. Ticket: Rs. 950 (inclusive of sell products by The market is one such place Italian dinner) Rs. 100 and RS. Nepalis as well as foreigners, where you will find desired and 150 (exclusive of dinner, only but everything is natural. From seasonal edible organic products. movie watching) German Sausages to Nepali From all kinds of seasonable MUSIC & PARTIES Buckwheat noodles, you can vegetables to rare fruits like Kiwi POOL BBQ get it all in the market. Also they and Avocado can be found at FOOTLOOSE Psyshakta, Posicidz, Sahil, have a live performance by Hari stalls of the organic farm. They Date: 19 April (Saturday) Date: 18 April (Friday) Lazy monk, Mantra Drops, and Maharjan while you can enjoy your also have special seasonal fruits Time: 11:00 am onwards Time: 1:00 pm onwards Nyctophilia on the deck the breakfast under a big jacaranda like Strawberry and Blue Berry. Venue: Hotel Annapurna, Venue: Hotel Yak & Yeti, party offers an open venue and tree or in the garden where your As special attraction to tourists, Durbarmarg, Contact: 4221711 Kathmandu a great afternoon. The tickets kids can run around while you organic pickles and lentils are also Entry Fee: Rs. 500 to the event are available at soak in some sun. sold in the market. The Party Mafia presents yet Mountain Café Elements and FARMer’S MARKET AT THE YELLOW HOUSE another party called Footloose. Namo Buddha Restaurant. LOTUS LAND ORGANIC FARM AT Three DJs, Envis, Bikash, Sishir STUDENT FESTIVAL 2014 Date: 20 April (Sunday) SPECIAL EASTER TREAT Time: 9:30 am onwards SUMMIT HOTEL are spinning the disk for the Date: 19 April (Saturday) Date: 20 April (Sunday) Date: 17 March (Thursday) Venue: The Yellow House, evening. The party is expected Time: 10:00 am onwards Time: 10:00 am onwards Venue: The Cake Shop, Durbar Jhamsikhel to be even bigger and better Venue: Tudikhel, Kathmandu Venue: Summit Hotel, Jhamsikhel Marg, Kathmandu Contact: 5553869, 5522078 than previous parties by Party Contact: 9803937666 / Contact: 01-4221711 Mafia. The best thing about the 9802060710 The Cake Shop, at Hotel party is that you’ll also get to see Student Festival 2014 is the Annapurna, invites you to a special the Underdogs performing as a combination of a concert, band ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT URBAN BBQ Easter treat for you and your special appearance. competition, beauty contest, Date: April 25 (Friday) - April 26 (Saturday) family. It’s an “EGGStravaganza” dance performances, a food Time: 05:00 pm onwards, Venue: Cafe Mitra, Thamel with Easter Eggs, Easter Contact: 4256336/ 9803382445 NEPALI NEW YEAR PSYCHEDELIA festival (represented by colleges Chocolate House, and Hot Cross and renowned restaurants), The event features all-you-can-eat steaks, bratwursts, hot dogs, and fish Buns, and many more! Date: 19 April (Saturday) with unlimited dessert and salad (vegetarian & non-vegetarian). Chilled Time: 11:00 am onwards games, art competitions, horse riding, DJ session, dance draft beer, handcrafted sangria, and flavored margaritas will also be served Venue: Lapsi Bari farm House, while live acoustic tracks will be played. Moreover, Urban Food Market will Kirtipur party, etc, all organized by college students. The official be displaying a variety of frozen meat products. Contact: 9816161653/ Entry Fee: Rs. 1000 Net Per Person 98415013820 event organizer is Planet If you are looking for a get away Entertainment International and from the regular New Year parties is managed by Namaste Event and love progressive psychedelic Management, Run Way Event music, this is the place for you. Management and Mahotsav With more than six DJs i.e. Myky, Exhibition Pvt. Ltd. GLAMOROUS EVENING Date: 26 April (Saturday), Time: 3:00 pm onwards, Venue: J-Bar, Thamel With the best of lights and sound, Glamorous Evening by Series Events is a party that promises a sophisticated ambience. The entry depends strictly upon proper invitation and ticket purchase, and the organizers make it clear that no drugs or other similar substances are to be abused. ALLIANCE FRANCAIS RANDOM IMPACT BY ART LAB FRENCH SINGER DANTÈS DAI LIANG - LIVE IN KATHMANDU Date: 4 April (Friday) to 18 April (Friday), Venue: Alliance Francais, Tripureshwor Date: 1 May (Thursday) Time: 6:00 pm onwards, Contact: 4241163/ 4242832 FREE Time: 7:00 pm onwards The random works done by Artlab will be showcased at the exhibition which reflects the Venue: House of Music, Bhagwan Bahal positive impact their art has made in the society. Urban art will be the main attraction of EVENT! Dantès Dai Liang is a French singer and song writer. His pop-rock music the show along with live art performance and some good music as well.