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Counting
ne million- the number of tourists Nepal is expecting by the end of 2011.
Nepal Tourism Year 2011, an endeavor
2 years in the planning, is all set to kick
start on 14 January, 2011.
Ever since the government of Nepal,
along with the travel and trade sector,
decided to launch this ambitious project starting 25
October 2008, it has seen a series of promotional activities and effort from the different sectors involved.
When Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal formally
inaugurated the year-long tourism promotion campaign on 26 February, 2010, he highlighted on the importance of tourism for Nepal, stating that ‘tourism
can play a crucial role in moving the country into a
new economic dimension’. On the same day 19 different political parties promised solidarity and ‘no strikes’
(of course in May the country saw a week-long strike
by the Maoist). The same promises, promotion of the
same places and definitely the same faces.
So it was no surprise that sarcasm and cynicism
started doing the rounds. There were talks about minimal infrastructure, the condition of the only international airport, and the condition of the only national
airline carrier in the country. But as the critics continue
— Text: Ayusha Nirola, Photo: ECS Media
their chatter, there is much hope from this larger than
life campaign for a country like ours. Yes, we do not
have the proper infrastructure and yes, we do not have
the best of everything but what we probably fail to see
is what we do have. Moving away from Mt. Everest,
Pokhara, Freak Street, Pashupatinath, Lumbini (the list
goes on), the campaign has paved a way for projects like
Cultural Exchange and Home Stay programs and the
promotion of Eco Tourism in rural Nepal. With tourists flocking the country not only for its scenic beauty
and cultural diversity, but for an experience of a lifetime
through adventure activities, Nepal has all the potential to be the ‘go to’ destination for millions of tourists
around the world. But surely this is not possible without
the support of the rest of the country.
Maybe it’s time for us to stop complaining and for
once work as a nation united. As Yogendra Shakya,
National Coordinator of NTY 2011, said during the
inauguration back in February 2010, “Nepal is fully
prepared to welcome one million visitors. But without the support of all the other sectors, we cannot
achieve the objectives of this campaign.”
Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign is a way of rebranding Nepal’s image. Let’s all endeavor to be an
integral part of this nationwide effort. !
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make your statement
What: Music, Art and Healing:
A Benefit Concert in
Memory of Vidhea shrestha
Where: moksh, Jhamsikhel
spotted: sapana thapa, elise tassin,
geeti sen and shirish Dali
A night filled with delightful music and
art - in memory of the vibrant life led
by vidhea shrestha.
What: Let’s Talk about
ART, baby!
Where: siddartha Art gallery,
baber mahal revisited
spotted: manisha koirala,
chirag bangdel, 1974 AD,
bidhata kc and mukesh malla
helium balloons, renowned
faces and thought-provoking art:
the inauguration of one of the
biggest art events of the year let’s talk about Art, baby!
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hall of frame
Fr!day
Issue 47
| 23 - 29 December, 2010
What: sWOR’s Audio Launch
Where: bu keba restaurant
spotted: bhusan Dahal, raj ballav
koirala, prabhat rimal
the audio launch of the muchanticipated nepali movie ‘swor’
took place this week amidts media
personalities and the press.
What: Etihad Airways Travel
Trade Recognition Awards
Where: soaltee crowne plaza
with its regional general manager in
town for the awards ceremony, etihad
handed over the travel trade Awards
to outstanding travel agencies from
around nepal.
What: Civil Bank’s
inauguration Party
Where: soaltee crowne plaza
spotted: Ani choying Drolma,
kishor maharjan and ichha raj tamang
the celebrations continued for civil
bank at their inaguration party this
past week as the who’s who of the
corporate sector turned out for the
event.
What: Afnai Maiti
Where: soaltee
crowne plaza
spotted: Anil
shah, rajendra
khetan,ranjit
Acharya
the event was
dedicated to the
cnn hero of the
year Anuradha koirala
and money was raised
for maiti nepal.
What: Dabur Pro
style Launch
Where: soaltee crowne
plaza
spotted: Anudhan
rana, miss nepal 2010
sadiccha shrestha, Deepak
bajracharya, nima rumba,
Asif shah
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feature
spot light
issues that matter
the FunnY man
up, ClOSe
&
personal
with Subash rai
Subash Rai’s unfailing tryst with humor is best
ﬂaunted in his analytical graphics where even
minute details are given a lot of importance.
t
he art of illustration has
the power to transport
and elevate a viewer outside the confines of ‘reality’. This, rings so true for a
man who has managed to captivate thousands through his
creativity. Ever since he drew a
picture of his father on a slate
at the age of six there has been
no looking back for Subash Rai
who brought to life a simple
— Sunita Gurung
frog’s tale in ‘Bhaktaprasad
Bhagyuto’ through his superb
illustrations. Adding a hint
of Nepalipan to an amphibian
evidently demonstrates that
his forte lies in his originality.
With such commendable works
it comes as a surprise to know
that this man has had no formal
training, his weapon is just his
innate talent. His creations are
trailblazers, many of them still
manage to emerge from the
pile of electronic archive to be
used in ‘Nepali Times’ where
he used to be a regular contributor. For those who hadn’t
seen enough of his work, his
book called Peace portrayed
humor with a touch of satire.
With an effervescent charm he
never fails to evoke laughter in
the most serious of situations
and it is almost impossible to
feature
keep a straight face while you
are in the company of Subash
Rai. After a hiatus of seven
years, he was in the city for a
visit when Fr!day managed a
close encounter with the man
to know what tickles his funny bone.
to become an Art Director,
after which I decided to work
as a freelancer. Within the period that I worked full time,
I did illustrations for various
social awareness magazines.
As a freelancer I worked as a
cartoonist for Nepali Times,
Himal and Himal South Asia.
ishing touches till I am fully
satisfied that my work has
the ability to give an aesthetic experience. Overall you
can say that I work with the
hand and the computer in a
25:75 ratio.
What software do you use?
street Art As A style is very populAr in the worlD
of ADvertisement AnD this is more like A grAffiti
where the en D result is not A very n eAt version
but more of ADDeD bits AnD pieces to An AlreADy
existing photo. it is but obvious thAt work there
is more chAllenging where i hAve to b e in touch
constAntly with the l Atest.
We have seen a lot of your
work but how do you describe
yourself as a person?
I always considered myself
very lucky to be god-gifted
and have utilized every bit of
my talent into this field of
creativity. I consider myself
humorous and always like to
make people laugh. Perhaps
that inspires me in creating my
work from every walk of life.
How was your career span?
I started as a Visualizer around
1991 when I joined Stimulus
Advertising. From there I
moved on to Thompson Nepal
where I worked as a Graphic
Designer and finally went on
During my association with
Himal, I had an opportunity
to work for Film South Asia,
International Mountain Film
Festival and did book illustrations for Rato Bangala Kitab.
I did the book design, illustrations, maps for a book called
Himalayan Waters which was
about the waters of South
Asian countries.
How much of your work is
technologically enhanced?
My first draft is always by
hand when I sketch what I
have in mind and the rest is
digitally enhanced. I spend
a lot of time sitting in front
of the computer giving fin-
I use the Illustrator and Photoshop. And I am completely
an Apple guy.
What have you been doing in
the States?
My job as a freelancer for advertising agencies keeps me
occupied all the time. In between, I worked for WPP (an
advertising agency) in Midtown Manhattan, NYC, as an
Art Director for a very brief
period. I wanted to explore
more and I felt my interest deviating more towards motion
graphics related with film.
Shortly, I will be starting work
Fr!day
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| 23 - 29 December, 2010
with National Geographic for
an awareness campaign.
What difference did you find
in Nepal coming back after
seven years?
What kind of difference do
you see in the advertising
industry scenario here in
Nepal and in the US?
There is no denial that I still love
‘gundruk’ but I get saddened
by the worsening situation of
the country. I wanted my son
Shasank to see the country that
I come from and the rich culture
that I grew up in. Of course the
charm of Kathmandu never fails
to mesmerize. !
There is rapid technological
advancement in the US which
makes it imperative for professionals to constantly upgrade
their skills. Unlike Nepal, print
alone is not enough to capture
the attention of the masses, everything has to be digitalized.
Most agencies use social networking media like Facebook,
Tweeter, YouTube, to showcase
their products. Another form
of advertisement is what they
call a Guerilla advertisement. It
is an unconventional system of
promotions that relies on time,
energy and imagination. Similar to street shows we have in
Nepal which are used to create
a sensation, in the US, innovative ideas are employed, for
example hanging a car upside
down. Street Art as a style is
very popular in the world of
advertisement and this is more
like a graffiti where the end
result is not a very neat version but more of added bits
and pieces to an already existing photo. It is but obvious that
work there is more challenging
where I have to be in touch constantly with the latest.
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events
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with events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to
check out this week and the next. here are our top 3 picks:
get more out of your weekends
1. LET’s TALK ABOuT ART, BABY!
what’s on
witness the series of Artivities from sujan chitrakar at siddartha Art gallery.
2. TELLiNG A TALE
be a part of the launch of the collection of poignant stories of nepali women edited by
Archana thapa.
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3. CHRisTMAs FEVER
how would you like celebrate christmas this year? choose from the various christmas events that we
have listed out for you, this week.
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pOSt uS: Listings can be sent by email – [email protected] or call us at any of the following numbers 5011571, 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. Listings are free, but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space.
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art is in the air
opening Date: 17 December (friday), closing Date: 27 January (thursday),
venue: siddartha Art gallery, baber mahal revisited 4218048, [email protected]
a
ART
Assorted Motifs
opening Date: 3 December (friday)
closing Date: 15 January (saturday)
time: 10 am to 5:30 pm
venue: chai chai café and gallery,
Jhamsikhel
rtivities and Artivism.
these two words have
frequented the nepali
art scenario recently. the
concept of initiating activism
through art and art-related
activities in the society was
reinforced by sujanchitrakar’s
exhibition ‘let’s talk about Art
baby!’ which was inaugurated on
17 December at the siddartha Art
gallery, baber mahal revisited.
the exhibition is a collaborative
solo from the series of Artivities by
sujan chitrakar in which the artist
has based his paintings on urban
photographs of familiar places in
the valley.this art exhibition, which
ventures to encourage people to get
involved with art and to make it a
part of their lives, is on till 27 January.
(yukta bajracharya)
iNTERACTiON
The Nepali scene
Date: 23 December (thursday)
time: 3 pm onwards
venue: martin chautari, thapathali
Join this discussion, hosted by
yubaraj lama, film producer, as he
analyzes the theory of the declining
quality of nepali cinema and its
market.
Telling a Tale
enjoy paintings of various sorts, made
by creative artists yuki shirai, chirag
bangdel, shailesh bhatt and Anurag
bangdel.
serendipity
3
Qs
with
sujanchitrakar
visual Artist
Art. period.
An art event that almost brought the whole of Kathmandu together.
Viewing art, talking about art and appreciating art. Let’s talk some more
about ART, with the artist himself: SujanChitrakar.
What, according to you, is the first step towards making art
accessible to people?
the simplest way to make Art accessible to people is by creating Art
that triggers the visual senses of the people and encouraging them to visit
those venues where such Artivities are happening. Artists should realise
that common people do have visual appreciation senses and address that
capacity while creating artworks. And talking about Art is the best way
through which Art can become a part of our lives and for us to realise
that it has to co-exist with our daily activities.
Did you receive the desired response that you were expecting from
‘let’s talk about ART baby!’?
i was very overwhelmed by the response and good vibes that i received
from my viewers. i realised that many people have been waiting for this
very moment for long and i was very happy with myself that i could
address their appeal.
Would you agree that an artist’s art should speak for itself?
yes, i do agree that an artist’s Art should have that intense capacity to
speak for itself. however, an artist should also be open enough to speak
for it while interacting with viewers, who want to appreciate art through
the creator’s perspective. (yukta bajracharya)
buy a flower a day, and you’ll be
helping children that are victims
of cancer. At this flower fair being
organized by the chameli nursery
and AD-venture Advertising, every
flower you buy counts. so go ahead
and give that beautiful flower special
someone and along with that
person, you’ll be making a lot more
people smile.
opening Date: 19 December
(sunday)
closing Date: 4 January (tuesday)
time: 10 am to 5 pm
venue: srijana Art college of fine
Arts, lazimpat
4412634
venue: nepal tourism board,
exhibition road
Date: 26th December (sunday)
time: 2:30 pm
come hear the tales of nepali
women at the launch of ‘telling a
tale’– a poignant narration of the
lives of nepali women edited by
Archana thapa.
(friday)
closing Date: 4 January 2011
(tuesday)
time: 10 am to 6 pm
venue: chameli nursery, Jhamsikhel
5522560
Date: 25 December (saturday)
time: 6 pm to 9 pm
venue: 1905 restaurant, kantipath
9849243807
Don’t miss this epic moment as
two of the best music groups
in kathmandu shares a stage.
musicology is bringing together
kutumba and Albatross, both
well renowned for their fabulous
music, and they are playing at
1905 restaurant. make sure you
keep your christmas evening
free, so that you can celebrate it
with them.
strummin’ Time
Date: 28 December (tuesday)
time: 4 pm onwards
venue: kathmandu Jazz
conservatory (kJc), gyanmandala,
Jhamsikhel
5013554, [email protected]
learn from guitar maestro benedikt
reidenbach from berlin, the art
of plucking guitar strings at this
workshop offered by kJc.
Angels on Wheels
time: 10 am onwards,
venue: international club, sanepa
(sunday)
closing Date: 24 January (monday)
time: 11 am to 5 pm
venue: kathmandu contemporary
Arts centre (kcAc), Jhamsikhel
5521120
Festive Flower Fair
Power of Music
MisCELLANEOus
Winter Art
FAiR/EXPO
MusiC
fee for students of kJc: free
admission
fee for non-students of kJc:
rs.200.
lAsAAnA is organizing an exhibition
of print art works, which artists have
been working on for the past few
weeks. Join this exhibition and be awe
inspired by these works of art.
warm up your winter by gazing at
the wondrous art works on display
by talented artists like Japanese
artists:yuki shirai and makoto
kageyama and nepali artists: ragini
upadhyay-grela, erina tamrakar,
pramila bajracharya, sunita rana,
sangee shrestha, bidhata kc and
chandra shrestha.
note: Advanced registration
required.
Do you want to go for a madcap
voyage around the town this
christmas? Join Angels on wheels,
a wild nutty event, organized by
the craft Art studio that will involve
teams of two who will have to solve
fifteen clues while going for a crazy
city journey.
Winter Camp
(monday)
closing Date: 14 January (friday)
venue: hopscotch edutainment,
3rd floor, city center mall
9841209707, hopthemail@
hopscotch.com.np
help your kids stay active and on
top of things during their winter
holidays by enrolling them in this fun
camp where they can take part in
activities such as vocaboom, chess,
Arts, science projects, Dance,yoga,
story telling, team b uilding, m ental
math, project enhancement works,
and many more.
entry fee: rs.3, 333/team (rider/
navigator)
Winter Fun
(monday)
closing Date: 31 December (friday)
venue: kathmandu Jazz
conservatory, gyanmandala
Jhamsikhel
enroll your kids in the winter
camp, organized by the kathmandu
Jazz conservatory, during their
winter holidays and they’ll be sure
to learn something worthwhile.
the camp is for children aged 5 to
12 years.
events
Fr!day
Issue 47
| 23 - 29 December, 2010
ChriStmaSSY eventS
Rock and Rave
enjoy the grand christmas gala at the
radisson hotel. here are a series of
events that will surely brighten up your
already merry making days:
Date: 24 December (friday)
time: 6 pm onwards
venue: splash bar and grill, radisson
hotel
Attend this christmas eve bash at
the electric pagoda and you’ll be able
to listen to the best of Albatross, and
dance to the music by DJ flow.
time: 6:30 pm onwards
venue: the fun café, radisson hotel
A christmas barbeque dinner with free
flow of hot rum punch awaits you at the
splash bar and grill, for just rs. 1,200
(plus taxes).
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: electric pagoda bar/café, thamel
tickets: rs.500 (includes
complementary Drink)
A Very Merry Christmas
venue: hyatt regency kathmandu
4491234
the hyatt regency has organized a
string of events to keep your christmas
eve fun and happening. Join in on the
various events listed below:
1. Date: 24 December (friday)
time: 6 pm onwards
enjoy a special christmas eve dinner
with mulled wine at rs.1,999.
2. Date: 24 December (saturday)
time: 7 pm onwards
A christmas eve dinner at the rox
restaurant which includes a five-course
set menu and a glass of sparkling wine
at rs. 3,200 – what more would you
need to celebrate this wonderful night?
3. Date: 25 December (saturday)
time: 11 am onwards
enjoy a delicious christmas Day
barbeque with a live band at café
terrace just for rs. 1,800.
The Merry Menu
opening Date: 24 December (friday)
closing Date: 31 December (friday)
venue: café mitra, thamel
4259015, cafemitra.kathmandu@gmail.
com
celebrate the last days of 2010 with
the café mitra family. they’re closing
down from 1 January, and though they
may be back in march, you’ll still have a
long wait. if you think you’ll really miss
its food then this is your last chance
to have it. chef mohit has prepared an
exquisite 4 course meal that you do not
want to miss. celebrate your christmas
and new year at this venue, and go on
a gastronomic journey that ends on a
very happy note.
price of non-veg set menu: rs.2, 750
(All taxes included)
price of veg set menu: rs.2, 200 (All
taxes included)
note: A person gets to choose 1 dish
from each course.
Jolly Good season
venue: radisson hotel, lazimpat
4411818, 4423888,
[email protected]
enjoy an xmas Dinner at rs.1,600 plus
taxes with a glass of wine.
venue: the fun café, radisson hotel
enjoy your christmas Day
by having a buffet lunch for
rs.1,500, plus taxes with a
glass of wine.
opening Date: 24
December
closing Date:
1 January 2011
(saturday)
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: olive garden,
radisson hotel
the finest five-course
dinner prepared by
the master chef
will surely get you
into the holiday
spirit. enjoy this
lavish spread for
rs.2,500 (veg
menu) and
rs.3,000 (non
–veg menu).
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: the corner bar, radisson hotel
groove into a festive spirit as you enjoy
lively live music, delectable bar bites and
an a la carte menu for rs.600 (single)
and rs.999 (couple).
Dancing Night
time: 1 pm to 6 pm
venue: i-club, Durbarmarg
celebrate christmas day by dancing
it away, at the i-club.you’re bound to
have lots of fun.
tickets: rs.799
Platinum Party
Date: 25 December
(saturday)
time: 2 pm onwards
venue: club platinum,yak
& yeti h otel
celebrate your
christmas by dancing
it away at this
fabulous event.
tickets: rs.999
Christmas Buzz
time: 6 pm onwards
venue: buzz café and bar, baluwatar
4429903
celebrate christmas eve with
traditional turkey dinner with a glass of
hot mulled wine.you’ll also get to warm
up near the bonfire and enjoy some live
acoustic music too.
A French Christmas
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: Délices de france, ganesh man
building, thamel
sing traditional christmas carols and
enjoy a very french christmas menu
this jolly festival. At the Délices De
france restaurant you’ll get to sample
fish terrine with two sauces, feuilletés
& mesclun, goat cheese sphere with
tapenade bun volute, iced strawberry
“vacherin” and strawberry glass and
christmas chocolate truffles. this is a
menu you surely do not want to miss
out on. so go ahead and grab some!
Carol some!
venue: hotel yak &yeti
opening Date: 22nd December
(wednesday)
closing Date: 24th December (friday)
enjoy carol singing at the hotel lobby!
Join in the festivities!
Christmas for All
venue: poolside, hotel yak & yeti
opening Date: 26th December (sunday)
hotel yak and yeti invites children from
nepal children’s organization (bal
mandir) for an entertaining - fun filled
afternoon at the poolside garden. An
annual event, the children will enjoy
magic shows and other fun and games.
Wine and Dine
venue: the sunrise café, hotel yak &yeti
Date: 24th December (friday)
starting time: 6:30 pm
ending time: 10:30 pm
ticket: rs. 1,600 + taxes per person
(inclusive of dinner with a glass of wine)
venue: the chimney restaurant, hotel
yak & yeti
starting time: 6:30 pm
(inclusive of 5-course candle-lit dinner
with a glass of wine)
venue: hotel yak & yeti, the sunrise
café
Date: 25th December (saturday)
starting time: 12:00 noon
(inclusive of brunch with a welcome
drink)
enjoy delectable cuisine with live
musical performances from ‘nivathe himalayan rockers’.
Traditional Christmas
Dinner
venue: 1905, kantipath
1905 restaurant offers a
traditional christmas dinner in
the warm historic 1905 dinning
rooms. secure your tables.
call 4225272, 4215068 or
email: [email protected]
Christmas Eve Mania 2010
venue: the everest hotel, new
baneshwor
time: 7 pm onwards
groove with DJ vital, DJ rajex,
DJ sovit and DJ cool. watch
models walk the ramp showcasing
fashionable designs from brands
including rosarini, bar-flaming,
b-boying and much more! book
your seats. call: 9851098410,
9841216203, 9841608137
Vintage Christmas Party
venue:vintage café and pub,
Durbarmarg
time: 4 pm onwards
ticket: rs 500 inclusive of a
welcome drink
sanmiguel beer and vintage café
and bar give you this opportunity to
rock the dance floor with DJ curly,
DJ Dhiraj, DJ sanam, DJ Aloh and DJ
Jitesh. Dance the evening away and
at the end of it all, a surprise gift
awaits one couple who have danced
their best. 4254841
Dance Fever
venue: moksh, Jhamsikhel
time: 7pm onwards
Date: 24th Dec, friday
ticket: rs 600 (includes a drink)
please your ears to hits from the
70s and the 80s performed by the
soul train band featuring marcus
from Australia and philippe from
france. Also, enjoy after party with
DJ Ashutosh.
Tamarind Treats
venue: tamarind, Jha msikhel
rejoice to your heart’s content
with bonfire, live acoustic music and
a lavish buffet. Also, enjoy tamarinds
‘buy one cocktail get one free’ offer
from 4 pm to 7 pm.
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events
get more out of your weekends
mark your calendar
events during the next few weeks
mega Bash
Date: 31 December (friday), time: 7 pm onwards,venue: 1905 restaurant,
kantipath, 9813227049
t
he last day of the year has to be huge! omg theme events and partynepal is
uniting again to make the last day of 2010 and the first day of 2011, your best
one ever.
the organizers are aiming to make the ‘san miguel new year eve with mega
models party the biggest party 2010 has ever seen and to make it a milestone in
kathmandu’s events pages forever. And why not? with DJ sudan mixing it up on the
dance floor and with the guests getting to party with the hair and care mega model
season 2 winner – rashmita maharjan, 1st runner up – prakriti shrestha and 2nd
runner up – pragati shrestha, this is surely a party you would not want to miss.
the glittering guest list, the heart throbbing sound systems and magically dizzying
laser light projections being put up at the venue are the sure to add the mega
factor to this bash.
Another attraction of the event, that will not only make your night memorable,
but will also (hopefully) bring you good luck is the lantern ceremony that is set to
take place. in china, 1000 lanterns are flown skywards during the 15th lunar day of
the year with wishes written on them. many believe that if you do this your wishes
will come true. the organizers are recreating this magic for us nepali’s who attend
this party as well. fly a hundred lanterns into the sky, and pray that in 2011 all your
wishes will come true.
so come one, come all! take part in this mega bash and you’ll surely be at one of
the hottest events of the year.
Tickets: If taken before the 31 December: Rs.599 (includes a Can of San Miguel)
At the door tickets cost: Rs.799 (includes a Can of San Miguel)
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Qthssudan
wi
gurung
omg events
the party maker
After organizing many successful events since 2006, OMG
Theme Events, has come up, yet again, with another
spectacular event for this New Year’s Eve. Here’s what Sudan
Gurung had to say.
OMG Events specializes in themed events. What is the theme for
this event?
this time the main theme of the event would be the lanterns flying
ceremony. few months ago, i found out that in china this ceremony is
done during festivals, especially new year, where thousands of people
participated. it is said that flying these lanterns while making wishes will
bring you good luck and your wish may even come true! so, i thought of
importing this interesting concept to nepal too.
You’ve claimed that this will be ‘the biggest party of the year’. How
would you justify this?
with san miguel, partynepal and omg events under one roof, this event
consists of all things big to make it the biggest party of the year. the biggest
and best sound systems has been ordered; decoration will be the wildest
and the most extravagant of all the omg events; we will also have a laser
show for the first time; and hundreds of lanterns will be flow by the crowd.
on top of that, winner of mega model 2, rasmita mahajan,1st runner up
prakriti shrestha, 2nd runner up pragati gurung have also been invited as
our vip guests to support and celebrate the event.
Three reasons to be at this party.
MOViEs
Through Our Eyes
time: 3 pm onwards
venue: Dhokaima café, patan Dhoka
www.rovingeyefilm.co.uk, info@
rovingeyefilm.co.uk
the maoist conflict in our country
has savaged nepal into bits and
pieces. the period of conflict has
been a nightmare for many children,
especially in the rural areas where,
they were either forced to join the
maoist forces or tricked into it. Jay,
narbahadur and sukmaya are three
of those children who have lived
the horror of going underground
with the maoists. they were only
12 then. working with british
filmmaker tassia kobylinska, each
of them directed and produced a
short film about their lives and the
circumstances which led to them
joining up. Join the launch of through
our eyes, produced by roving eye
in collaboration with cwin-nepal,
and you’ll be able to step into these
children’s shoes and actually know
the horrors they had to face.
MisCELLANEOus
Rejoice! it’s Lohsar!
time: 1 pm to 7 pm
venue: insomnia lounge bar, Durbar
marg
9841953076, 9803035876,
9841146146
big wow, in association with
Quixotic nepal and e-plus event
is presenting the ‘lohsar Dance
party’, where you can let your hair
down and simply celebrate the
tamu lohsar. Dance away your day
as DJ prajwal, DJ niral, DJ sumit, DJ
sync and resident DJ mandy, brings
the very best of r&b, commercial
hip-hop, electronic and even house
music to the dance floor. this party
will surely wow you. be there!
new Year CeleBratiOnS
A New Beginning
venue: hyatt regency
kathmandu
4491234
first comes christmas, and then
comes new year! celebrate
new year at the hyatt regency
at the events they’ve organized:
time: 7 pm onwards
celebrate the beginning of a new
year with a five-course dinner
and a glass of champagne for
rs.4,999 at the rox restaurant.
time: 7 pm onwards
A glass of sparkling wine and a
new year’s eve buffet that costs
rs. 3,500 at the café is the
perfect place for you to be when
you chime in the new year.
3. Date: 1 January 2011
(saturday)
time: 7 pm onwards
enjoy a new year’s Day brunch
with a live band at the café
terrace for just rs. 1,800.
Calling 2011
venue: hotel malla, lainchaur
kgarira.com and masti events is back
again to blow your minds. this time
they intend to help you bring in your
new year the grand way. celebrate
the long gone year of 2010 and bring
in 2011 by enjoying models parade
around in nuzhat Qazi’s special winter
collection. be awed by the display of
special fireworks and fire jugglers show.
And dance to the tunes of DJAne
b-Angel, DJ bmAn and DJ keeran
(winner of the war of DJ). And that’s
not all, for rs.1,500, you’ll also get an all
you can eat buffet.
for passes contact 9841303816,
9841340131.
Ladies on a Mission
time: 7 pm to 10 pm
venue: moksh, Jhamsikhel
go woman power! Join this crowd as five
ladies, bring in the new year. samriddhi,
smriti, shanti and swornim are ready to
treat you with amazing songs and burcu
yilmaz from turkey, is ready to put on
the best of her and show off her belly
dancing skills.women – make sure you
support your fellow girlfriends and attend
this party. men – there’ll be ladies all over
the place, what better reason to join this
party than that?
tickets: rs.1,200 (includes a drink and
snack)
The French New Year
time: 6 pm onwards
venue: Délices de france, ganesh man
building, thamel
this new year’s eve, get the best in
ambience, food and music by joining
Délices de france.the music by hari
maharjan project will surely blow you
away, and as for the food, it’ll surely amaze
you. Ask for the menu through mail.
Note: Reservations are strongly
recommended.
A Grand New Year
venue: radisson hotel, lazimpat
4411818, 4423888, [email protected].
np
celebrate the new year the grand way,
at the radisson hotel. here is a list of
events being hosted at the venue which
you surely do not want to miss:
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: radisson banquets
celebrate an unforgettable new year’s
eve at the radisson hotel, where you
can get grooving into 2011 with the
club 11’ theme party. let down your
hair and get down on the dance floor as
you listen to the club thumping music
by DJ’s from bangkok as well as ktm.
And treat yourself to the dances by the
sensual thai Dancing troupe which will
surely throw you off your feet. And all
of this is for just rs.3,333 per person.
time: 6 pm onwards
venue: splash bar and grill, radisson
hotel
bring in the new year by enjoying a
lavish buffet dinner spread at the splash
bar and grill.
1. partynepal is known for its crowd and success, omg theme events is
known for its theme and these two event management companies had
joined hands together to bring to kathmandu the biggest party of the year.
Date: 1 January 2011 (saturday)
time: 7 pm onwards
venue: the corner bar, radisson hotel
2. in nepal it’s the biggest and the loudest party of san miguel so far.
groove into a festive spirit as you enjoy
lively live music, delectable bar bites and
an a la carte menu for rs.600 (single)
and rs.999 (couple).
3. lots of beautiful people.
Funds for maiti
a
“
fnai maiti- An evening
of Admiration” - an
event in the initiative
to raise funds for
maiti nepal was held at
soaltee crowne plaza on 11
December. it was organized
with the joint efforts of mega
bank nepal ltd., buddha Air,
brihat investment pvt. ltd.,
yeti Airlines and prisma Advertising where Anuradha koirala, the crusader behind maiti
nepal and the winner of the cnn hero of the year 2010 was the event’s chief guest.
“in celebrating ms. Anuradha koirala’s recent success, we wanted to go beyond
verbal and emotional acknowledgements that everyone else has been offering.
we wanted to encourage ms. koirala to continue her noble work by providing
financial support to maiti nepal,” Anil shah, ceo of mega bank, was quoted as
saying on behalf of the other four partner initiators.
the tickets for the evening priced at rs. 5000 were made available through the
respective initiator’s offices, Qfx cinemas and Attic lounge in uttar Dhoka. All the
money collected through sales of the tickets went to maiti nepal. Also, a total of
rs. 27, 33, 111 was collected for maiti nepal through donations, auctions of the
paintings by kuruchi Das gupta nad erina tamrakar, and ticket sales.
prominent artists like satya raj and swaroop raj Acharya along with ram
krishna Dhakal warmed the evening with their melodious voices while sukarma
band also performed. singers santosh lama, Dharmendra sewan and hemant
rana also gave a musical performance dedicated to ms. koirala.
FWFOUT!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FOUFSUBJONFOU!XFFLMZ
Description: Layers of cream and sponge that
simply melts into your mouth – that’s what this
layered caked is all about. The White Forest Cake
is the angel of cakes, soft, light and sweet, with bits
and pieces of magical cherry hidden between the
layers. While the white chocolate shavings on top
simply adds the halo to the cake.
Price: Rs.425/ pound
TEMPTATIONS
those who didn’t know vidhea shrestha personally were able to see a glimpse
of her in a short video clip presented during the event. “celebrate my death
just like you celebrated my life,” vidhea said in the video. music, Art and healing
was able to live up to vidhea’s words and also to direct the celebration into a
generous act of giving and helping the victims of cancer.
the proceeds from this benefit concert went for children’s cancer care
headed by Dr. rajendra baral, consultant clinical oncologist and head of
cancer care unit at b&b hospital, gwarko. (yukta bajracharya)
BOE!NPSF
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Heavy, direct, ‘cheesy’, not for the faint-hearted is the
BAKED CHEESECAKE.
Price: Rs. 550/ pound
Cake or cream? Sweet or tangy? In the world
of desserts, the one that provides balance between flavors and textures is the TIRAMISU.
Cakes have been, since forever, the lure of
death for diabetic patients, the immoral delight unwillingly sacrificed for dieters, and
for the rest of us, the wicked aphrodisiac
that winks at us from shining bakery windows until we cave in and give in to their
irresistible looks and taste.
The history of cake dates back to ancient
times, more specifically the 13th century, where
the word is said to have been derived from the
Old Norse word ‘kaka’. According to food historians, the Ancient Egyptians were the first
to have showed adeptness in baking cakes, but
they were very different from the modern-day
cakes. Rather they were more bread-like and
sweetened with honey. In fact, the modern
version of the cake that we see today sitting
innocently beneath counters, waiting for their
victim is said to have been first baked during
the mid- 17th century, in Europe.
Nowadays the cake, the sweetest devil,
comes in many disguises. Layered cakes,
sponge cakes, yeast cakes, cheese cakes,
butter cakes or cream cakes – the modern
day cake comes in so many different shapes,
sizes and varieties, it’s enough to dazzle
you. But, however many forms it may come
in, the key ingredients of cake, usually, are
flour, sugar, butter or oil, eggs, and some
liquid (typically milk or water) and leavening agents (such as yeast or baking powder). The other ingredients vary according
to the type of cake you are baking. The
decoration of the cake is the main factor
that lures people into buying it, however.
From fresh fruits to biscuits to sprinklers,
frosting and icing, pastry chefs have been
known to use every weapon in the kitchen.
Go ahead, pick your favourite from all that
we have featured. !
Description: Ladyfingers – small delicate sponge
cakes shaped like fat fingers – is the ingredient
that this famous Italian dessert cannot be made
without.Tiramisu is a cake made of several layers.
You’ll finish the whole cake before you figure out
whether what you’re eating is cake or cream.
The tiramisu has a balance of flavors, where the
sweetness of the custard is balanced out by the
sharpness of the coffee and alcohol.
Text: Shreeya Joshi, Photo: ECS Media
YOU TO THE HEIGHTS OF ECSTASY AND PURE PLEASURE, WHICHEVER
FORM THEY MAY BE IN.
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Description: This rich dessert is made out of cream
cheese laid on a base of crushed biscuits or pastry. The
crumbling base contrasts perfectly with the creamy,
richness of the ‘cheesy’ top and when you bite into it,
a tangy, yet sweet, taste fills your mouth.
SWEET AND SINFUL. THESE ARE THE DELIGHTS THAT TAKE
Simple and smooth, the airy-fairy cake of the lot is the
PINEAPPLE CREAM CAKE.
Description: This layered cake is the simplest of the lot, yet
quite sweet.Very light and soft, this cake is made out of layers of
sponge cake and fresh pineapple cream.This is a cake that delivers pure pineapple pleasure and leaves you asking for more.
Fr!day
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The supreme deluxe white cake, the counterpart of
the Black Forest, is the WHITE FOREST CAKE.
Royally purple and sophisticated, the
dessert that exudes elegance is the
BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE.
Description: Blueberry Cheesecake is indeed a delicacy, as the fresh
blueberries needed for this cake
needs to be imported from outside
of Nepal, making it quite expensive.
This cake is creamy in texture and
highly tangy in taste, owing to the
blueberry puree and cream cheese
top, laid on a bed of pastry.
SO WHICH CAKE’S YOUR FAVORITE?
THE BIRD HAS FLOWN
People like to fixate on Albatross’
youth, as if to say, yeah, they’re pretty
good for their age. But that just begs
a question: Where are all the older
people who are supposedly making
better records than Albatross? There
aren’t many. This band of 20-year-olds
have put their name on half a dozen or
so of the smartest songs released by
anyone in pop, rock or country.
The sinful chocolate delight that
will leave you asking for more is the
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE.
Description: Rich, dark chocolate
filling, sandwiched between two layers
of chocolate sponge – welcome to
chocolat heaven! This cake is smooth
and soft in texture and as you take
inthe chocolaty aroma and flavor of
this supposed aphrodisiac, you’ll surely
lose yourself in a moment of ecstasy.
Price: Rs.425/pound
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There hasn’t really been a “cool” reason
to like Albatross since they’ve not performed nor released any new material
since a long time. But then, being cool
has always been a pretty unrewarding
reason to attach yourself to a particular
rock band.You’re supposed to listen to
rock music because it makes you want
to sway and or sing along. ‘Atti Bhayo’,
the latest offering from the band, makes
you want to do both.
Somebody once asked me to choose
my favorite ‘Albatross’ song from half a
dozen titles. At first it got me thinking,
but I ended up answering happily that
I didn’t have to make this choice. Each
one of them has a story to tell.
I choose them all.
JO JOS SANGHA
SAMBANDHA CHA
The follow up to their debut album ‘Hi-fly’, with ‘Jo
Jos Sangha Sambandha Cha’,Albatross have slipped
fully into classic-rock mode.‘Freedom looks good
on paper’ has the Skynyrd guitar attack and the
Leon Russell-style gospel backup singers.The trippy,
pin wheeling guitars of the closing ‘Sacred’, the song
that won them the ‘Best song in a foreign language
category’ at Hits FM Music Awards even drifts into - I
kid you not - Cat Stevens’ territory.
Text: Prasanna K.C., Photo: ECS Media
There are two ways to do a classic studio record:
exactly as it was thought of, original nuances intact; or as fresh meat, the way the songs would
get cut now, with evolved powers and lessons
learned. ‘Atti Bhayo” found a third way. Each
of the eight songs on the album have been performed with grateful ecstasy, recalling each step
and stumbling forward in the band’s first decade
with fierce delight and humbled shock.
This is not a story of Albatross, happy accident.
It is the tale of Albatross, paradox: professionally
goofy but with a work ethic that is “almost humorless.” Albatross is a pathologically serious soul
band that has always been focused - working 5-8
hour days, decompressing just enough to enjoy a
Friday evening off, and then setting their mind to
worrying again by Saturday night.
Throughout the album, melodies bounce with
vigor; in the lyrics, help is just a sunshiny day
away. There is also plenty of Avaya’s signature
darkness bass on ‘Janata ko’, but like all bands before and after them, they aren’t perfect. On some
songs, guitars veer off-key and tempos speed up
for no apparent reason; but what you get is true
to the sun-‘n’-fun aesthetic of great jangly pop. In
‘Srishti and Drishti’, they pine for all the girls they
can’t have, the girls they can have but shouldn’t,
the girls who are no good for them and the girls
about whom they just aren’t sure.
But what’s most striking is the vocal versatility. As a band act, Dali’s songwriting has
been spotty, if impressively versatile. He’s always proved himself to be an excellent interpreter, from his ‘Khaseka Tara’ of old-school
days to ‘Nischal’, working a metaphor that
turns the idea of time beyond any man’s control. Dali doesn’t oversing a whit, whilst delivering poetic meditations on mortality with harmonies clinging to him like a spangled death
shroud. On the song “Kahile Kahi”, guitarist
Sunny layers his instrument with an appropriately swarming intensity, while slow-mo opener “Abhiman” reveals the patience with which
Niraj pursues his dream-pop drum groove.
Elsewhere, the track “Chhaina” showcases Albatross’s woozy three-part vocal harmonies,
and “Jhari ko raat” somehow makes room for a
left-field cheerleader chant.
Albatross’s ‘Atti Bhayo” may not quite be a
seamless and sublime a record, but it’s pretty damn
good, and what it lacks in coherence it makes up
for in magnified rock & roll mojo.
The entire album harnesses Sirish’s previously erratic
songwriting into a cohesive package and reveals a new
range, emotionally and vocally. Sunny’s familiar foot
stomping, heavy guitar is still here; but the band sounds
more earnest than ever on ‘Khaseka Tara’.There’s a very
adult kind of wistfulness to ‘Awaz’, a desperately pleading dude on the garage rocker ‘The Bong Song’ and a
hopeful dreamer on baroque pop gem ‘TimiBhanae’.
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We hear it all the time;‘rock is dead’; but the truth
is that the current music scene is the same as it ever
was.There is bad and there is good music, and there’s
plenty of the latter at ‘Jo Jos Sangha Sambandha Cha’ if
you’re willing to seek it out.
If you like good music,‘Jo Jos Sangha Sambandha Cha’
is a keeper.
Gs!ebz
If you are not geared up, you are not ready to play. Imagine kicking
the ball barefoot, walking all day on wet grass with wet socks and
shoes, getting your ankle sprained because your shoes weren’t the
right ones and running on sore feet. It’s obvious that years and years
of research weren’t wasted if these sport shoes don’t assist us play
the game. So here’s a guide to buying the most suitable shoes for the
five most played sports.
Text: Aditi Pandey, Photo: ECS Media
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BASKETBALL SHOES
To handle the rigors of the game, basketball shoes offer durability, support, stability and
flexibility, and shock absorption.The constant starting, abrupt stopping, high jumps and
quick side-to-side movements involved with basketball make it absolutely essential for players to wear proper shoes.
What do you look for in a pair of special basketball shoes?
Depending on the type of player, basketball shoes have differing upper soft top, designed to keep the foot snug and securely in place during play.
Power players use shoes with maximum cushioning and stability.They prefer high upper
tops for their ability to provide maximum ankle support.
All-round players use shoes with moderate ankle support and cushioning.They prefer
lightweight shoes; high-tops for ankle support or mid-tops for speed and comfort.
Fast players choose a lightweight shoe that offers moderate support. Players who use
speed as their greatest asset, prefer mid-tops that come right up to the ankle level.
Outsole: The rubber bottom of a good basketball shoe should be flat and moderately
wide to create a stable base and help prevent ankle rollover. Some basketball shoes are also
designed specifically for outdoor play and feature heavier rubber outsoles
Nike Basketball shoes, Rs. 9,990
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Addidas Football Boots, Rs. 4,690
FYI
Get your shoes at:
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LAWN TENNIS SHOES
Depending upon your style of play, tennis movements are erratic with
frequent and abrupt changes in direction putting much stress on the
feet and especially on the vulnerable Achilles tendon. In order to maximize your performance and avoid what can be a serious injury, it pays
to invest in a good pair of shoes specially designed for tennis.
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RUNNING SHOES
A good pair of running shoes should account for proper support,
cushioning and stability. Running shoes are divided into three major categories: cushioned, stability or motion-control shoes. These distinctions
are based on an individual’s bio-mechanical needs.
What do you look for in a pair of football boots?
The Stud arrangement depends on the type of surface, wearer’s position and role in
the game. On well-grassed or sodden fields, a screw stud is recommended for more
grip; these may be metal, rubber or plastic.
The number of studs ranges from 12 to 16. Higher number of studs provide more support
for the foot. As for their size, longer studs are superior for use in damp-muddy situations.
For constant play on a hard dried out surface, shorter studs are your best selection.The
studs can be changed or taken away in these boots.This is a great solution for people
playing around on various types of grounds. Since you are able to alter the number of studs,
this will permit you to buy just one pair that can fulfill the requirements for different playing
surfaces.
1. The Gift House, Bishal Bazar, 4224955
2. Reebok Store, Durbar Marg,
3. Nepal Sports House, Khichapokhari, 4253201
4. Sports Center, Thapathali, 4249013
5. Mesuca, Sundhara, 4424191
6. Avenues Marketing(Nike Store),
Durbar Marg, 4229835
7. Addidas Store, Jawlakhel, 016910737
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FOOTBALL BOOTS
Football boots, also known as cleats, are designed for grass pitches and have studs on
the bottom to aid grip. It is imperative that their football trainers have a perfect fit and
that they are selected according to the type of ground to be played on.
GOLF SHOES
A pair of good golf shoes fundamentally provides a high degree of comfort in most
conditions. Manufacturer’s today produce soft plastic spiked shoes that provide a fair
amount of grip, suitable degree of breathability and also prevent irreparable damage to
greens.
What do you look for in a pair of golf shoes?
A proper golf shoe must fit snuggly around your feet, take proper care of moisture and
allow you to have good control of your stance during your golf swing.
If you are a devoted golfer, shoes that are waterproof are the best option for you. These
shoes are good for walking as well as slashing along the greens.
No matter which brand of golf shoes you purchase, nothing can compare to the fit and
comfort. Lesser known brands can offer the same features and level of comfort touted by
bigger brands and can be more suitable to beginners and the occasional player.
Addidas Golf Shoes, Rs. 7,790
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What do you look for in a pair of special tennis shoes?
First and foremost is comfortable fit. They should be sturdy enough to
provide support to your arches and ankles, but flexible enough to move
with your foot as you play. Lateral support prevents ankle rollover, especially if you’re a baseline player. For players who like charging the net,
a shoe with a reinforced toe is recommended. Baseline players wear
shoes with durable soles. On grass surfaces, shoes with little bumps on
the sole help with traction. For clay surfaces, you need a fine tread to
avoid damage to the court.
Nike Lawn Tennis Shoes, Rs. 6,490
What do you look for in a pair of good running shoes?
As per your understanding of your running style, the market offers
three major types of running shoes:
Stability Shoes are a good blend of cushioning, durability and medial
support, avoiding feet from rolling inward. Well-suited for mid-weight
runners, who do not have motion control problems and want a shoe
with support and good durability.
Motion Control Shoes are designed to limit extreme inward rolling
of the foot and ankle. Heavy, but durable, these shoes have a firmer
section under the inner edge of your foot for pronation control. Good
for those who suffer from plantar fasciitis and for over-pronators who
need control features.
Cushioned shoes have soft mid-soles and less stability than the other
models. These are designed for efficient runners whose feet don’t roll
inwards or outwards. Runners with high arched feet tend to prefer
cushioned shoes.
Reebok Ladies Running Shoes, Rs. 9,990
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Defining purity
fairtale
on 10 December, Adam swart
nepali’s exhibition of paintings titled
‘kumari lakshan: layers of purity’
was inaugurated by laurie vasily, phD.,
executive Director of the fulbright
commission in nepal. in his latest
exhibition, Adam swart explores the
meaning of purity, inspired by the
kumari institution in nepal, where
purity means the purity of girlhood.
while making his works of art, he
spent much time with the kumari of
bhaktapur, shreeya bajracharya gaining
inspiration from the living goddess
herself. he has made 16 paintings, each
inspired by the 16 virtues that the
living goddess is supposed to have.
held in bhrikutimandap, the sAArc
preferential trading Arrangement
(sAptA) took place from 15th
Dec, 2010 to 19th Dec, 2010. the 8
member nations of sAArc were
fully loaded with goods that ranged
from garments to handicrafts to
accessories to household and even
house furnishing products, which
were sold out. there were textiles,
kurtha, carpets, herbal medicines,
bamboo products, hand weaved
fibers, shawls and pottery. “we really
liked the quality of the garments. we
didn’t know there so many kind of
fibers.” said a customer.
through his abstract and nonrepresentational art works he has
portrayed the fact that for him,
not only is the living goddess the
only symbol of purity, but all little
children, boys and girls both, are
symbols of purity. the colors he has
used, all work together to depict
the innocence of children as well
as their love for life and love itself.
the exhibition was held till the 14
December. (shreeya Joshi)
fresh Diplomats
renowned artist karl knapp presented his installation where he made the
three organs most susceptible to cancer: heart, lungs and brain on the ground
through the use of flour. the installation was done in such a way that people
were prone to stepping on it. this, knapp said, was a part of his installation
and of reminding that if not careful in real life, their organs would also be
damaged in the same way that his art was. And, while the musical affair went
on, in a corner of the venue, krishna thing worked on his canvas painting his
interpretation of the evening.
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on December 18, college goers
and family gathered at the rastriya
naach ghar in Jamal to support
their friends and relatives for the
fourth series of the ‘the college
Ambassador.’ the event was a perfect
platform for students from colleges
to present their talent and creativity.
A total of 28 contestants, from different
school and colleges portrayed their
vision about the changes that should
be brought for a better nepal.All the
participants did their best but, pratul Jb
rana of malpi international college and
sarmin rauf of Ace higher secondary
school walked home with the title.
the exhibition did not only
demonstrate artistic talent but also
some wonderful performances
and amazing guests where manisha
koirala, bollywood actress was the
chief guest. the other guests in the
list were h.e. Dr. neem chandra
bhowmik, Ambassador of bangladesh
to nepal, professor shashi bikram
shah, Dr. toufiq m. seraj, mr. kiran
manandhar, mr. kiran man chitrakar,
mr. tanvir Ahmed and mr. shankar
nath rimal, secretary general of
the nepal Art council.
musical performance by bilu
siddiqui, photography illustration
by sA shahriar ripon and theatre
by nandonik were other shows
that were highly appreciated by the
audiences. (mannat shrestha)
sAptA helped in enhancing the
economic opportunities in the
sAArc members. “the 10th sAArc
trade fare helped the member
nations to explore, discover and
develop trade within them” was
what one of the stall owners had to
say. moreover, there was delicious
food, cultural events as well as
entertainment activities going on
which added flavor to this event.
(sheetal singh thakuri)
talking Art
crafty christmas
“Art is a reflection of society and the
artist, mediator between the social
consciousness and our understanding”
says pranab man singh, writer, during
an art talk with acclaimed nepali
artist sujan chitrakar. Art, a major
part of cultures which has been a
medium of expression and even
revolution, has yet to receive its
deserved appreciation.to talk about
art and help people, especially people
not directly involved with art, an Art
Appreciation workshop was organized
by lasanna, an art organization.
christmas has shown its arrival
extravagantly at Dhukuti,
kupondole with jingle bells and
innovative wreaths made out of
local materials like straw, hanging
on the walls of the showroom. A
christmas celebration was held
on 12 December at the Dhukuti
showroom to mark the arrival of
new christmas décor and products
for the holidays.
held at sirjana college of fine Art on
12 December, the workshop involved
a brief overview about art and things
to consider while talking or writing
about art. kathryn hagy, an assistant art
professor and fulbright scholar as well
as an artist herself, was the main speaker
at the workshop.Art enthusiasts, art
students and writers from different
media houses were a part of this oneday workshop. (yukta bajracharya)
“though christmas isn’t our own
festival, we celebrate it every year.
it is not only a way to get our
products exposure to the market
and to boost the enthusiasm of
our producers, but it is also a
way to marvel with the christian
community here in nepal.” said
meera bhattarai, executive Director,
Association for craft products.
from christmas-tree decorations to
bells to other items, the plethora of
merchandise was a pleasure to see
and own. (yukta bajracharya)
the event was definitely interesting
for all with exclusive performances
by mingma sherpa, Dharmendra
sewan, ethos and shreya sontang.
(mannat shrestha)
Dhaka-kathmandu
Art fusion 2010
on December 13 2010, the Dhakakathmandu Art fusion was held at
nepal Art council, babar mahal. As a
part of the celebration of victory Day
of bangladesh, various artists from
nepal and bangladesh participated to
reflect the magnificent relationship
between the two countries.
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Description: The Pina Colada Cake is a soft
mousse cake that’s like tasting a piece of tropical
heaven. With chunks of fresh pineapple that
tastes like a dream with the smooth texture of
the creamy cake, you’ll truly fall in love with it.
The cake’s quite light on the stomach, making it a
perfect dessert choice as well.
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BOE!NPSF
The mousse cake that transports you into a
tropical world as you take a bite of it is the
PINA COLADA CAKE.
The cake that will send you back in time to your childhood days of innocent strawberry-flavored dreams is the
STRAWBERRY MOUSSE CAKE.
Description: This cake contains the perfect blend of
flavors, something that is guaranteed to be loved by most
– rich chocolate and fruity strawberry. The pink strawberry
mousse and the chocolate sponge layer as well as the
strawberry glaze on top, all make this beautiful cake come
alive and brings a zing of flavors together.
Celebration of life and Death
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hotel soaltee crowne plaza and iss nepal were the supporters of the event,
while, photo concern kept a stall where attendees of the event could click
autographed pictures with ms. koirala. (sampada k.c.)
ith beautiful decorations from masala beads and plentiful of music,
the life of Jazz Didi – vidhea shrestha – was celebrated at moksh on
18 December. music, Art and healing: A benefit concert in memory
of vidhea shrestha collected acclaimed poets, artists and musicians
under one night sky. the evening commenced with a musical blend from guru
Dev kamat and kutumba followed by the Double Aces. garima gurung shah
and friends, 1974 AD, Dinesh and the sound minds and April rush delighted
the audience with their tribute to vidhea shrestha. the unique mix of lyrics
independence and Jcs trio along with merethe had the audience grooving while
the poetry from viplob pratik struck the emotional chord of all present.
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Courtesy: Pastry Chef Ram Prasad Sapkota, Radisson Hotel.
the week that was
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the
Planning and executing an event of such magnitude as Nepal
Tourism Year 2011 is definitely not easy. The amalgamation of
officials from the government and individuals from private sector
undertakings will ensure that this project is a success. With only
a few weeks remaining the team that is responsible for it all make
their appearance for Fr!day. We give you a brief introduction of
the committed individuals that has made all this possible.
CruSaDerS
— Text: Ayusha Nirola, Photo: ECS Media
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DHRuBA NARAYAN sHREsTHA
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KisHORE THAPA
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PRACHANDA MAN sHREsTHA
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TRi RATNA MANANDHAR
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suMAN PANDEY
LAXMAN PRAsAD BHATTARAi
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suBAsH NiROLA
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minister, ministry of tourism and civil Aviation
chairman - nty 2011 main organizing committee
secretary, ministry of tourism and civil Aviation
chairperson - program implementation sub committee nty 2011
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Joint secretary, ministry of tourism and civil Aviation
member - nty 2011 program implementation
committee
national programme coordinator
vice chairperson, programme implementation sub
committee nty 2011
ceo, nepal tourism board
member secretary - nty 2011 main organizing committee
senior Director, nepal tourism board
member secretary - program implementation sub committee
nty 2011
managing Director, president travels
member - nty 2011 program implementation sub committee
Deputy Director general, civil Aviation Authority of nepal
member - nty 2011 program implementation committee
executive Director, hotel barahi, pokhara
member - nty 2011 program implementation committee
executive member, federation of nepal chamber of commerce
and industry
president, explore himalaya travel Agency & Adventure
member – nty 2011 program implementation sub committee
RANJiT ACHARYA
ceo, prisma Advertising
member - nty 2011 main organizing committee
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BHAWANi RANA
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sANTOsH BiK RAM THAPA
president, hotel Association nepal
observer - nty 2011 program implementation
committee
mD, hotel sneha; sneha travels and tours
member - nty 2011 program implementation sub
committee
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PRAKAsH sHREsTHA
mD, machan wildlife resort
executive chairman, nepal Airlines corporation
observer - nty 2011 program implementation
committee
officer, ntb
officer - nty 2011
MAiN ORGANiZiNG COMMiTTEE
considering the magnitude of the campaign,
the government of nepal has formed the
main organising committee under the
convenership of hon’ble minister for tourism
and civil Aviation.the committee has hon’ble
vice chairman of national planning commission as the Joint convener and secretaries of
various line ministries; chief of metropolitan,
sub-metropolitan cities and municipalities;
presidents of trade, travel trade and other
related associations and institutions as nomi-
nated members. the chief executive officer
of nepal tourism board has been designated as
the member-secretary of the committee.
sECRETARiAT
nepal tourism board (ntb) has been entrusted
to function as a secretariat of the nty 2011.
suB-COMMiTTEEs
in order to achieve the objectives of the campaign, various sub-committees are to be formed
to prepare specific strategies, programs, activities
and budgets. the proposed sub committees are:
1. policy Advocacy
2. physical infrastructure coordination
3. product improvement and
Development
4. events, festivals and Activities
5. publicity and promotion
6. human resource capacity
building
7. transport and Accessibility
8. resources mobilization and
monitoring
entertainment
let the good times begin
ten Days in
paris
Fr!day catches up with Kutumba to learn
about their recent visit to France.
— Yukta Bajracharya
k
utumba brought sunshine (literally) in the
not-so sunny city of
Paris with their 10-day
long musical sojourn as a part of
Planet Nepal – Festival of Art
and Environment.“Most of the
days looked gloomy but luckily
the day Kutumba was to perform,
the sun shone like anything,”
says a smiling Arun Grung, band
manager of Kutumba. The sixman folk instrumental ensemble
which has so successfully won
the hearts of many here at home
was successful to do the same in
France. They performed at quite
a few places including Maison
des Métallos – a multi-disciplinary cultural centre in Paris and
other pubs in the outskirts of
Paris.
off the shelf
“In Paris we met many people
who hadn’t even heard about Nepal but as we played for them, they
started to visualize Nepal through
our music. They visualized Nepal
as a country with lots of hills
and mountains and got a rough
idea of what our country must be
like.” shares Arun Manandhar.
How was the overall experience? “Wonderful!” said the members of Kutumba unanimously.
“Yes, it was a bit challenging at
first. We had to get to know the
audience and familiarize ourselves
with their taste. But we did that
in no time,” says Pavit Maharjan.
“We did not speak French and the
audience hardly spoke English.
Nevertheless, we could really connect,” he adds. Out of the many
tunes that the band played, ReshamFiriri, Kutumba shares, was an
instant hit. It was able to gain encores and the audience even picked
up the chorus joining in with the
band to sing it in unison.
Like here in Nepal, during the
three-day Planet Nepal Festival
organized by Alliance Française,
CulturesFrance and The French
Embassy in Nepal, Kutumba also
collaborated with French bands
Tryo and Lo’Jo Trio. Along with
Kutumba, some of the photographs that were a part of the
photo-exhibition ‘A Weathered
People’ by Nayantara Gurung
Kakshapati and Prawin Adhikari
were also exhibited at the Maison
des Métallos.
With Kutumba’s visit to
France, Planet Nepal officially
concluded on a joyful musical
note. !
the girl with the Dragon tattoo
iN CiNEMAs NOW sHOWiNG
Toonpur Ka superhero
— Mannat Shrestha
As interesting the title of the
book sounds the story doesn’t
disappoint. the book perfectly
blends murder mystery, family
saga, love, and financial intrigue.
It has two story lines. the first is
the mystery of harriet vanger;
the second is that of financial
maneuver and fraud involving
a huge swedish corporation.
the author stieg larsson, bonds
these two plots through the
characters of mikael blomkvist
and lisbeth salander.
the story begins with mikael
blomkvist, a crusading journalist, who is recently at the
wrong end of a libel case, hired
to get to the bottom of the
disappearance of harriet vanger.
harriet, who is a young bud of
one of the wealthiest families in
a twenty-four-year-old pierced
and tattooed genius hacker,
who has wisdom of someone
twice her age, assists blomkvist
with the investigation. this
unlikely team discovers a vein
of nearly profound wickedness
running through the vanger
family.
sweden, had vanished forty years
ago. her octogenarian uncle is
determined to know the truth of
her disappearance. he believes that
she was murdered. lisbeth salander,
At first you may have mixed
emotions about the book, but
once the story moves forward
all your doubts will turn into
curiosity. Despite a few negative vibes with larson’s way of
describing violence (mostly of
a sexual nature), its other positive portions overcome them
and keep the readers hooked.
it may be disturbing for those
who have experienced sexual
assault.
Aditya (Ajay Devgan) a reel
life hero, accidentally lands in
the world of cartoons and
transforms into a real life hero.
Cast: Ajay Devgan, kajol
Director: kireet khurana
Tees Maar Khan
only once in a blue moon is such a
great criminal born who is fearless as
well as shameless! now is the blue
moon and the great criminal is tees
maar khan
Cast: Akshay kumar, Akshaye khanna, katrina kaif
Director: farah khan
Tron: Legacy in 3D
A virtual-world worker looks
to take down the master control program.
Cast: Jeff bridges, garrett hedlund and
olivia wilde
Director: Joseph kosinski
www.qfxcenimas.com
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gourmet
for the adventurous palate
Christmas Dinner
exotic ﬂavors to keep you warm
— Sommelier Sandeep Khatri
i
hate everything about winter,
except three things - Food,
Christmas and Women in
boots. All the three come together to celebrate Christmas
which is being adapted by our culture in a grandiose fashion. Let’s be
clear that Christmas is not just celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
but the customs, culture and eating
habits that started after his birth.
Therefore Christmas is a season
of festivities and family bonding.
Why is Christmas celebrated
on 25 December?
It is said that Roman pagans introduced Saturnalia, a week long
holiday, celebrated between 17-25
December without any restrictions or inhibitions as the royal
courts used to be closed. Ancient
Greek writer/poet Lucian mentions the festivities being widespread and one in which indul-
gence in alcohol knew no bounds.
People roamed around carefree,
going from home to home naked,
singing, dancing, forcing sex,
oblivious of any morality whatsoever. It talks about consuming
human shape biscuits as still seen
in Christmas season (the ginger
bread man). As Christianity was
becoming the major religion in
Europe, Christians imported this
festival with a hope to bring in the
Pagan mass within them. Indeed
they were able to do so by promising Pagans that they will still
be able to continue Saturnalia as
Christians. Later problem arose
as Saturnalia was not common to
Christians. The outcome was celebrating 25 December as the birth
of Jesus Christ. The accounts of
earliest Christmas festivities still
recounts celebration by drinking,
sexual indulgence and singing
naked on the streets.
Origin of Christmas Customs:
a. Christmas tree
The Roman Pagans who had worshipped trees in forests for a long
time were allowed by the Church
sanctioning “Christmas trees” decorated by Christian accessories.
b. Christmas Presents
Saturnalia festivities used to
be celebrated by kings offering
gifts to deprived citizens to make
them happy. Later the ritual was
followed as a custom in the form
of sharing gifts among people.
c. The Origin of Santa Claus
It is actually Christian Saint
Good Bishop Nicholas later
named as Santa Claus by his followers. Let us thank Coca Cola
Corporation as they hired Swedish commercial artist Haddon
Sundblom to create a coke-drinking Santa. He modeled his friend
Lou Prentice for his chubby and
cheerful face. Later Coca Cola insisted a fur trimmed suit should
be attractive (which would also
match the Coca Cola red), and
Voila! The modern look of Santa
is born with a blend of all.
(In later issues we will discuss
about the origins of Santa Claus)
Christmas and Food Culture
Food itself depends so much of topography and habits of the people.
It does changes with time and time
forms a new and original dish every time. The ancient foods may
not been the most appropriate of
recipes
Butter herBeD ChriStmaS ChiCken
ingredients
A whole chicken
fresh rosemary, finely chopped
fresh tarragon, finely chopped
lemon juice
butter
salt and pepper
1 green apple
1 onion
1 lemon
Method
preheat the oven to 160c. wash
the chicken.
mix melted butter, rosemary, and
lemon juice, salt and pepper.
spread the inside of the chicken
and dab throughout with a little of
every friday 7:30 pm
onwards,
Attic Bar
tej bhawan, uttar
Dhoka. monday
blues with rusty
nails,open mic
every wednesday
& friday house
band, 4442615
Bottles &
Chimney
narshingh chowk,
thamel. live music
by nekhvam.
every wednesday
& friday with
Dharmendra
sewan playing,
unplugged
sessions.
7 pm onwards.
2123135
Bourbon Room
Durbar marg,
the best of sufi
by hemant rana.
every monday, 7 pm
onwards. open mic
with ciney gurung.
every wednesday.
7 pm onwards,
4441703, 4249747
Buddha Bar
thamel, best
chill out music in
town with special
cocktail. happy
hour 4 pm –
7 pm. 9851053235,
9841626582
Bugles & Tig ers
the everest hotel,
new baneshwor.
live music by fusion
band from philippines
every evening from
7 pm – 8:30 except
monday. 4780100 ,
ext: 7711/7811
Cafe Horizon
hotel himalaya,
mexican sojourno –
come and experience
the flavours of mexico
with tantalizing
mexican dishes and
selection of tequilas
to tickle your taste
buds amidst intriguing
ambience, every friday,
from 7 pm onwards,
live music by prism
band. 5523900
Comfort Zone
thamel, every
saturday, fusion
live band and Anil
shahi & frens. every
sunday, fusion band
rudra, 9803509358
Cube the Club
kamaladi, the pla ce
where you can do
parties of your own
kind, we are ready to
serve, 6 pm onwards
, 4438017
www.cubetheclub.
com
Eden Lounge
kathmandu mall,
sundhara. on the
mix. every friday
8 pm onwards.
4150062, 4150063
Fusion
Dwarika’s hotel,
battisputali. live
music with Dinesh
rai & the sound
minds with bbQ
dinner & 1 beer/
soft Drink at rs
1366. every friday
7 pm onwards.
4479488
Funky Buddha
Bar and Café
thamel, private
club upsta irs with
in house DJ’s
pooltables lounge
area with full Drinks
menu Available, 6pm
till late,9841609064
House Of Music
thamel, karaoke
night e very tuesday
& house band/
jam session every
saturday. 2 pm - 12
am. 9851075172,
9849243807
Himalatte Café
thamel, cloud
walkers, playing
live. ev ery tuesday,
7:30 pm onwards,
u2 and the police
from the eternity,
Jbar
thamel, best
imported liquors and
food, cozy ambience,
live performance by
DJ saleem, rupesh,
naresh and more
every evening, 5 pm
onwards, 4411595
Lakhey Restro
Bar
Durbar marg. fridays:
DJ session till wee
hours, 4256606
Lhasa Restaurant
& Bar
thamel, live band,
every wednesday,
friday and saturday,
7 pm onwards,
9851010431
New Maya
Cocktail & Bar
paryatan road,
thamel, special
cocktail, 4700371
Paddy Foley’s irish
Pub
thamel, enjoy
special irish drinks
& food with live
music. every night,
7 pm onwards.
9808398079
Porch Bar
soaltee crowne plaza
soaltee mode, relax
and enjoy some of
the finest drinks,
every day, 6 pm to 10
pm. 4273999
Ragey Bar
thamel, every night
7:30 pm onwards.
The Café
Hyatt Regency,
Arabian n ights- taste
the culinary delights
from the middle-east
at the cafe every
friday from 6:30 pm
onwards. for details
please call hyatt
regency kathmandu
at 4491234
The Corner Bar
radisson hotel,
lazimpat, offering an
array of sumptuous
snacks, exotic drinks
and cocktails. 3 pm
to 11 pm, 4411818
Tamas spa Lounge
chaksibari road,
thamel
live classical/fusion
music by tabla maestro
pritam rai and his
ensemble and DJ
sessions by in-house DJ
saakar along with great
food and wine selection.
every night 7 pm
onwards. 4257658
The Factory
thamel, live music
every wednesday,
friday, saturday &
sunday, 7 pm onwards,
4701185, 4701187
Tantra Bar
paknajol, thamel,
proton band playing
live music from
sunday to friday, bbQ
every saturday & salsa
evening last saturday
of every month.
contact 4257171
Tipsy Lounge
& Bar
Durbar marg, live
performance by
ciney gurung
every monday,
hemanta rana
every wednesday,
Dharmendra sewan
every saturday,7 pm
onwards, 4243225
upstairs Jazz Bar
lazimpat, A n
interesting mix of
locals and expats
of Jazz music. every
evening, from 7 pm
onwards. 4410436
Vintage Café &
Pub Wood L and
complex 4th floor,
Durbar marg
friday and saturday
live band session
and Dj session,
4254831
House Music (Dj
tashi ,nyc)
Date: 17
December(friday)
time: 7pm onwards
venue:buzz cafe,
baluwatar
4225272
this is an event
with awesome
house music and
block rockin beats
choices for the modern Christmas
menu but definitely Pumpkin soup
does make sense, as an example.
The harvest period is over and you
preserve the pumpkin and/or seeds.
It’s a good idea to cut those pumpkins, throw in the preserved seeds
to make a great pumpkin soup. Followed from ancient times the Ginger Bread man is loved in the form
of cookies mostly in German and
England. Question is, how does one
define Christmas food as every nation has one. If we sit down to make
a list it will go on and on. Here are
some recipes you should try out this
winter.
the butter mixture. rub the chicken
with salt and pepper.
cut onion and lemon in half. stuff
the chicken with it.
spread the butter mixture all over
the chicken.
place in oven and bake. constantly
turn the chicken over to allow it
to brown evenly. bask it with the
butter mixture occasionally.
when the chicken is cooked,
remove from oven. Allow it to rest
for awhile. remove the stuffing
from inside. carve and serve.
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aDvertiSement
Crisp Butterfly Prawn and Jewel in a nest
Aalishan
Jawalakhel, 5550039
Tandoori Mixed Grill Kebabs, Rs.525
The Big Burrito, Rs 280
Business Lunch set, Rs. 425
of
bottle
with beer free
i
a
Ash
Funky Buddha Bar & Cafe
Moksh
thamel, 9841609064
Jhamsikhel, lalitpur, 5528362
Thai soup (Tom Yam Kung), Rs. 415
Tiramisu, Rs. 350
Rancher’s Eggs, Rs.165
Degaa Resto-Lounge
Bronco Billy
harihar bhawan, pulchwok, 5526212
Roast Chicken, Rs.275
Third Eye Restaurant
Yin Yang R estaurant
Third Eye Bakery
Jbar
thamel, kathmandu, 4260289
thamel, 4411595
HOTEL PARKLAND
special jungle safari package program
for 2 nights 3 days. welcome drinks,
all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner
& tea/coffee) accommodation in
deluxe room, elephant-back safari,
tharu village visit,visitor center visit,
canoeing & elephant breeding center
visit, sunset view, tharu stick dance,
nature walk, bird-watching and many
more. foreigners - usD $140 nett.
per person, nepalis - rs. 5,500 nett.
per person. chitwan national park,
sauraha
Chicken Egg Chatamari, Rs.90
kumaripati (old campion
building) tel: 9849136479
Vintage special Non-Veg Platter, Rs. 450
Vintage Café & Pub
wood land complex, Durbar marg, 4254831
YOrkShire puDDing
ingredients
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk. stir in
flour. set aside.
Divide butter evenly into the twelve cups of a
muffin tin, about 1/2 teaspoon per cup. place
tin in oven to melt butter (2 to 5 minutes).
remove tin from oven.
bake in preheated oven 5 minutes. reduce heat
to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and bake for
25 minutes more or until puffed and golden.
ktm office: thamel, 4701887,
4701888, cell: 9841229970,
9851022652, [email protected],
www.wildlifenepal.com
mulleD wine
BrOCCOli SOup with Cream
ingredients
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
1 tea spoon of chicken cubes
1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups shredded yak cheese
1 cup finely chopped broccoli,
cooked
Method
cook onions in butter until
tender. blend in flour and
seasonings and cook or
another 3-4 minutes, stirring
constantly.
Add boiling water and chicken cubes and cook slowly until thick. stir in milk until the
mixture is smooth. Add the
cheese and broccoli until it
boils. garnish with fresh
chopped parsley.
ingredients
140 ml of red wine
2 pcs of cloves
1 tsp nutmeg powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
30 ml orange juice
20 gms freshly chopped apple
3 pcs peeled orange
Method
take a saucepan and add wine
followed by the rest of the
spices and cook in medium heat.
once it starts to boil add fruits
and top with orange juice. serve
warm.
Food for thought:
never overcook your chicken as overcooking makes it dry and lose juice.
once the chicken is shiny white and glazed with moistness, it is perfect to
serve. once it is cooked, cover it for 5-8 minutes so the juice gets locked in.
it is a good idea to stuff chicken with potatoes rubbed with butter and herbs
as it gets flavored from the fat and bones of the chicken.
merry christmas!
Food prepared by : Sommelier Sandeep Khatri
Kitchen Courtesy: Bu Keba - The Organic Village
Cafe, Bakhundole
consume
because there is more to life
hard Drive
plugs explained
a
— Jiggy Gaton
s an older Audio/visual engineer (ha!), i’m often asked
which external hard drive to
buy, and what the heck are
all those plugs in the back for, and
what’s the difference between them.
After all, quad-interface external
drives are starting to pop all over
town these days, yet many folks
don’t understand what that means.
A quad-interface external drive has
plugs in the back for usb2, firewire
400 & 800, and esata. most of
nepal’s users opt for usb2, as that
is what we know of, but this option
is also the slowest of the slow.
mac users know firewire 400
& 800 options, as they’ve been
installed since the mac classic. but
pc users may find they need to
install a firewire expansion card on
their desktop or laptop to get the
doubly fast firewire 800 speed.
Desktop firewire expansion cards
are easy to find and cheap in nepal laptop firewire 800 expansion cards
- not so. but even better then firewire
(at the moment) is the estata expansion.An esata-connected external
hard drive will be almost as fast as
your internal drive and 3x-10x faster
than a usb-connected drive.when
editing large video files, mega-pixel
photos, and super hi-fidelity sound
files, this is super mega important.
to get esata working with your
desktop, you might need a cheap
and easy-to-find esata expansion
card; but for your laptop, well, a bit
more difficult to grab is an esata
cardbus pc card type ii card, found
online for less than rs.1000 plus
shipping.
so assuming you have one of these
high-speed options installed in your
computer (firewire 800 or esata),
you just need the right cable for the
job (usually included with the external
drive).these multi-interfaced drives
hit your wallet a bit more, but that’s
bucks well spent if doing a lot of work
with audio, video and 3D.
A note to the wise: watch out for
usb3 coming later in 2011, as that
blows all of the above away. !
What to get
Where to get
Quad-interface external hard Drive
Desktop user: pci-esata expansion card
laptop user with type ii/express
slot: type ii esata expansion card
netbook user
select computer shops in the valley
Any local computer shack
shop review
the Classy Closet!
— Yukta Bajracharya
A wardrobe every woman would want to own – that is the most
apt definition for passion ruby, Durbar marg’s latest chic and
vintage clothing store for women. Any fashion lover would be
charmed by the ambience and the offerings of this little shopper’s
delight. classic wallpaper, posh chandeliers – the interiors have been
worked on to match up to the classy items that you will find on the
hangers.
passion ruby also has a full fledged collection of corporate wear,
cocktail dresses, winter woolen wear and casuals. the collection
has been handpicked by rubina rana (proprietor, passion ruby
and sales and marketing manager, isadora) herself and comes from
countries such as india, bangladesh, bangkok and singapore. “passion
ruby is all about comfort and class, for everyone. i do not believe in
a target group.” says rana.
for what it has to offer, the price tags are reasonable and affordable.
shoes begin at rs. 850, bags at rs. 1050 and other clothes begin
at an average of rs. 800. if you are searching for funky accessories
then high chances are that you will find just what you want to accessorize with at passion ruby. from stylish headpins to necklaces,
the collection is surely tempting.
Drop in at passion ruby and steal the loot, fuel your wardrobes.
All online computer part stores
sorry, out of luck!
(Jiggy gaton is an expat geekazoid who runs phoenix studios nepal (www.phoenixstudios.com.np) along with
nepali family, friends, and a very large dog.)
Passion Ruby is open seven days a week from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Contact 2180538, above the Reebok Showroom.
bazaar
markets & launches
norvic-medanta tie-up
n
orvic-Medanta, the Medicity, unveiled closer ties for the people of
Nepal. Medanta – The Medicity is
one of India’s largest multi-super
specialty institutes. Spread across 43 acres,
the institute includes a research center,
medical and nursing school. It has 1250 beds
and over 350 critical care beds with 45 operation theatres. Medanta houses six centers
of excellence which will provide medical
intelligentsia, cutting-edge technology and
state-of-the-art infrastructure with a
well-integrated and comprehensive
information system.
Medanta will be working closely
with Norvic to increase the level of
skills of Norvic personnel by training
them at Medanta. The cutting edge
technology at Medanta with state-ofthe-art equipment and compassionate
patient care at Norvic would enable
the people of Nepal to be confident of
critical care facilities in Nepal. Medical practitioners from Medanta would
be frequently visiting Norvic as well.
Critically ill patients requiring transplants, laser radiation treatments for
cancer, would be taken care at Medanta until similar levels of services
are made available at Norvic.
Norvic is also expanding and entering into the field of medical education with the establishment of a
college for nursing and a proposed
medical college.
market insight
the golden wings
Joost Den Hartog
regional general manager – etihad Airways,
Asia pacific north and indian subcontinent
Etihad Airways, which has been entitled as ‘The World’s leading Airlines’ for two years
in a row (2009 and 2010) has been flying in and out of Kathmandu for the last 4
years.We caught up with its Regional General Manager while he was in town recently.
2009 was the year of recession but still Etihad Airways managed to fly and also
increase the flights. How was this possible?
2009 was a very tough year not only for etihad Airways but the entire Airline industry as
a whole. the good thing of etihad Airways was we were operating with just around 50- 60
aircrafts so we did not have to play with the rates because of the delay in the delivery.Also
the aircrafts ordered by us will be delivered in the year 2011-2012.
Nepal Tourism year 2011 is just around the corner. Do you plan to increase you flights
for this campaign?
nepal is a very seasonal tourism destination; but till date we operate 7 flights a week, 4 at
16:30 in the evening and 3 at 21:00 at night. if we get permission for the airport to conduct
night flights then it is going to be very easy for the connection flights from north-America.
but even if we do not get permission people over at the transit on Abu Dhabi airport can
experience the only grand prix theme park in the world and also the Abu Dhabi golf
course. there is visA service counter which can provide a 96 hour visa as well.
As you are already aware about the amount of labors flying to the Middle East; are
there any special rates being worked for such passengers?
till date we have not thought of doing anything special for such cases because normally the
labors flying out of nepal purchase a one way ticket. if it is a two way ticket then we could
have thought of a special rate. but i think our rates are already low enough.
AiRLiNEs
Etihad Honors Top Agencies
etihad Airways presented its travel
trade recognition Award to the
ten best travel and tour agencies in
nepal. on the occasion, the national
airline of the united Arab emirates
(uAe)announced r ainbow travel
and tours, mega bite and osho
world travel nepal as the top 3
travel agencies of the year. eithad
Airlines, the world’s leading airline,
was pleased to have the continuous
support of the agencies in the
success of its operations in nepal.
AuTO
New Generation i10
laxmi intercontinental, the sole
distributor for hyundai Automobiles
in nepal unveiled the new model of
the inew generation i10. the new
model provides a choice between
two petrol engine models, 1.1
irDe2 and i.2 kappa2 vtvt. both
engines are compliant to bharat
iv and are designed to deliver
more engine efficiency, lower fuel
consumption, low emission and class
leading performance. the i10, is now
equipped with the i.2 kappa2 vtvt
engine boasts a mileage of 20.36 km/
litre, making it the most fuel efficient
car in its segment.
Read Fr!day.
Every Thursday
bazaar
Laxmi Cycle Day
laxmi bank has started an initiative
called ‘bike friday’ with the support
of chain mountain bikes, as part of
the bank’s ‘orange loves green’
campaign. During bike fridays, the
bank encourages all employees to cycle
to work. laxmi bank promotes green
friendly banking services to customers
as well as working environment in
their offices and bike fridays is another
small step that is aimed at reducing
the carbon footprints. laxmi bank and
chain mountain bikes hopes that bike
fridays will be embraced by other
corporate and institutions around the
country over a period of time.
LG side-by-side
the side-by-side refrigerator frm lg
is a perfect expression of exquisite
art and futuristic technology. A
refrigerator that caters to all your
senses is now in nepal. it has special
key feature like wine storage rack
which allows you to store your wine
bottles at a perfect angle. it has other
special feature like miracle Zone in
which one can store different foods
at different temperature. keeping
the freshness intact, this optimum
temperature section allows you to
GiZMO
shopping online just became simpler.
with harilo.com now introduced in
nepal, the nepali people can enjoy
shopping for goods in America from
the comfort of their home and the
best part is you don’t even need
an international credit card or a
dollar account. All you need to do
is log on to www.harilo.com. After
placing your order, harilo.com ships
the goods to kathmandu and pays
customs and v.A.t. for customers.
packages can be tracked online
through the company website.
harilo and its distribution partners, who have been delivering goods worldwide
for decades, have developed technologies and processes which have positioned
harilo as the premier forwarding service from the us to nepal. harilo
employees are behind the scenes from the time your shipments are sent to their
warehouse in florida to the arrival of your product at their office in kathmandu,
ensuring that every step is completed in a timely manner. from the active
tracking of inbound and outbound shipments to and from the harilo warehouse,
to ensuring the proper packaging is used to protect your goods, harilo
employees are working tirelessly to ensure you have a positive experience.
in the future harilo plans to expand its services to different areas of nepal. till
date people can only shop from America and further down the road they hope
to include online shopping from other countries like the u.k., hong kong,
thailand, Japan, etc.
their main goal is to provide a simple and cost effective solution to the ever
growing international market. whether you are in nepal looking for products
in the us, or you are a us business looking to expand worldwide, harilo is the
company for you. get what you want, where you want it!
different strokes
Dear mr. kC
— Ajaya Bikram Shah
Dear mr. kc,
i read your article on the “fashion cop” (issue 33) at your
workplace and i fully empathize with you.
recently i bought a nice, ankle length boot, which mind you,
did not come cheap. it was a lee cooper – which i assumed
that the brand conscious f-cop would appreciate. the first
thing he asked me when he saw my new shoes was “so
where’s the horse?” i wish i really had a horse that could
give him a swift kick on the part of his body where a cowboy
would say “the sun don’t shine much”.
select the ideal refrigerator setting
for vegetarian and non-vegetarian
food. it also has features like
exterior touch Display, water a nd
ice Dispenser and green ion Door
cooling. now, you can create a
wonderful impression
harilo is Sajilo
19
i too have a self appointed fashion cop in my workplace and
i know that “look” he gives people who are caught on an offday. in fact everyone waits anxiously for the f-cop to begin his
routine morning patrols and sighs in relief when he passes by
without a comment or worse – that look.
samsung Galaxy Tab Launched
international marketing services pvt.
ltd, the authorized distributor of
samsung mobile for nepal, launched
one of world’s most anticipated tablet
pc, samsung galaxy tab in nepal.
the galaxy tab brings together all
of samsung’s leading innovations to
provide users with more capabilities.
powered by Android operating system
2.2, galaxy tab is the world’s first Divx
certified tablet. the elegantly designed
sleek machine has a 7-inch tft lcD
display that allows consumers to enjoy
all forms of multimedia contents and
experience pc-like web-browsing.
moreover, users can continuously
communicate via e-mail, voice and video
call, sms/mms or social network with
the optimised user interface.
NMB Bank Launches Banc
Assurance
nmb bank has started its banc assurance service to offer various insurance
products and service to its clients.
the bank has officially tied up with
nepal life insurance company limited,
prime life insurance and life insurance
corporation (nepal) limited to issue
various policies to nmb clients from
the single window without having to
visit the insurance company. the policies
include endowment, whole life, money
bank, chile and term life among others.
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simmtronics enters Nepal
semiconductors, one of the leading
memory module and motherboard
manufacturers has ventured into the
nepali market. the company’s product
portfolio includes memory modules
128 mb to 2 gb for over 6,000 types
of desktops, servers and laptops,
mother boards for intel/ nvidia, nvidia
graphic cards, flash drivers, desktop
pcs and simmbook laptops.
MisCELLANEOus
Jeanswest in Nepal
Jeanswest, an Australian Denim
brand, has opened its first exclusive
showroom in the capital. the
company, which has appointed italina
enterprises as its sole agent for
nepal, will be selling its products
through the outlet. it has been
offering its products globally through
its 2,200 stores around the world.
Jeans, jackets, sweaters, t-shirts, belts,
scarf’s, accessories and premium
casual wear are among its popular
products, states a press release. its
showroom has been opened at civil
mall and plans to open more outlets
in Durbar marg and bluebird mall
within three months and late over at
pokhara, Dharan, butwal and birgunj.
Footwear Expo Kicks Off
the seventh edition of the leather
goods and footwear expo kicked
off at rastriyasabhagriha, exhibition
road on monday. the week-long fair
contains 54 stalls featuring a wide
variety of leather shoes, sports shoes,
slippers, leather jackets, raw leather
and different accessories. there is
participation of almost all the leading
domestic shoe manufacturers at the
fair. the fair will conclude on sunday,
Dec. 26.
Bazaar coordinated by Avishek Raj Pradhan. 5011571, 5011639, [email protected]
the other day a colleague came to office smartly attired in
a pink shirt (the f-cop loves pink by the way) and a matching pink tie. guess what the f-cop said? he asked if the office
policy had changed and ‘ties’ were no longer required. heh…
heh…. nervous laughter which further encouraged the f-cop
and he looked closer and apologized by saying … “oh i didn’t
see the tie, my mistake ………………. by the way you have a
good tailor, he sewed your shirt and with the extra cloth made
you a tie!”
by the wAy it must be
tough to be A f-cop – the
responsibility puts pressure
for him to Dress impeccAbly
every time.
the stories go on – just the other day he asked another
colleague if he was a big fan of the late michael Jackson. the
victim nodded his head big time obviously thrilled to have
been recognized as a true mJ fan and asked the f-cop how he
knew. the f-cop smiled and pointed at the white socks he was
sporting that day. now we are all wiser knowing ‘white socks
in office attire = michael Jackson fan”.
the f-cop’s influence has now grown beyond the office. our
wives get miffed when we ask them if we look good in the
morning. they tell us to “go ask falano falano dai”.
by the way it must be tough to be a f-cop – the responsibility
puts pressure for him to dress impeccably every time. unlike
us “civilians” he cannot have an off-day. one must have a keen
eye, keep up to date with the latest fashion trends and brands
and of course be witty enough so that he doesn’t get beaten
up by an angry victim. And of course he must be smart enough
to know the limitations of his jurisdiction - i have never heard
him make a comment about his own boss.yup, life ain’t easy
for a f-cop.
this morning, a friday which is a day of “casuals” for us – another colleague was attired in a decent cheque shirt. the f-cop
remarked “where are the chess pieces?” thankfully the victim
didn’t understand what the joke was. well, that is until now.
D.A.o. lalitpur regd. no.77-066/67
ecs media pvt. ltd, kupondole, lalitpur, nepal. 5011571.
no. 47  23 - 29 December, 2010
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standard Chartered introduces
Business Plus Account
standard chartered bank nepal has
recently introduced a business plus
account. A press statement issued by
the bank stated that the new account
was introduced with a view to target
the small and medium enterprises
(sme) segment. Designed to support
the ambitious growth of the small and
medium business houses, the business
plus account offers interest up to 6 % p.a.
Nabil Launches M-Bank
nabil bank launched the first ever
menu-based mobile banking services
of the country. m-bank is an additional
channel for carrying out the banking
transactions. customers can enjoy
facilities such as balance enquiry, mini
statement, fund transfer, purchase prepaid mobile recharge cards, pay mobile
and landline bills, shopping bill payment
and many more. At present this service
is available only for nepal telecom’s
mobile users.
Issue 47
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BANKs
Fr!day
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Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA
Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD.
Contributing Editor: VIVIAN YONZON
Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA
Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Asst. Editor: AYUSHA NIROLA
Editorial Assistant: SHREEYA JOSHI
Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA
Inhouse Writers: YUKTA BAJRACHARYA
Deputy Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NILADRI S. PARIAL
Editorial Secretary: PRAGYA POKHREL
Design & Production Executive: SANJEEV SHRESTHA
Design Assistant: DIPESH MAHARJAN
Sr. Photographer: DASH B. MAHARJAN
Color Separation:
Photographer: YOGENDRA MAHARJAN,
CTP Nepal Pvt. Ltd, HATTIBAN,
MOHAMMAD SHAHNAWAZ
525.0466, 525.0468
Asst. Managers, Sales & Marketing:
Printing: Jagadamba Press, Hattiban,
BIJENDRA PRADHAN, ANGIRAS MANANDHAR
525.0017/18/19
Ad Enquiries: [email protected]
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Distributor:
AVISHEK RAJ PRADHAN, SHWETA BUDHATHOKI
Kasthamandap Distribution Pvt. Ltd.
424.7241
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