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EVENTS
HALLOFFRAME
ENTERTAINMENT
GOURMET
BAZAAR
A bundle of joy, Madan Krishna
Shrestha, shares his takes on
humor and aspects of his life.
Two artists bring out nature
through strokes and shapes.
More details on What’s On.
Mega Bank celebrates its first
anniversary.This and more,
all captured in our cameras.
It’s is not just a device, an
iPod can teach lessons on
life and love. How? Find out.
An Italian eatery in Thamel is
our foodie’s stop for this week.
As usual, he sips, eats and quips.
With enhanced features
and an edge, Mazda 3 is
ready to take you on a ride.
NEWS | CLASSIFIED | SHOPPING
tech | style | decor
21st Century Festival
— Pawas Manandhar
N
ot many people know that Kathmandu
valley has one of the oldest urban civilizations in not just South Asia but the
whole world. Spanning over an impressive 5000 years, the civilization in the valley
sprouted, quiet literally, because of the loamy
soil and fresh water supply from the Bagmati,
much like the Nile for Egypt. The river that cuts
through Kathmandu and Lalitpur has historical,
geographical and a far more important religious
value attached to it – Hindus cremate the dead in
the various ghats or cremation grounds that line
the banks of this holy river. The ashes scattered
into the river are said to transport the deceased
to heaven.
Turn to page 2 for more.
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The Festival of the...
“We have old festivals like Indra
Jatra, Bhoto Jatra and others; but
here, what we are trying to do is
come up with our own annual festival
so that people make it a tradition to
respect and love the river that is so
essential to their survival.”
N
ot many people know
that Kathmandu valley
has one of the oldest urban civilizations in not
just South Asia but the whole
world. Spanning over an impressive 5000 years, the civilization in the valley sprouted, quiet
literally, because of the loamy
soil and fresh water supply from
the Bagmati, much like the Nile
for Egypt. The river that cuts
through Kathmandu and Lalitpur
has historical, geographical and
a far more important religious
value attached to it – Hindus cremate the dead in the various ghats
or cremation grounds that line
the banks of this holy river. The
ashes scattered into the river are
said to transport the deceased to
heaven.
Ask any old timer and they
will regale you with stories of
when they could go skinny dipping in the pure and flowing
Bagmati or fishing in its banks.
Gone are those olden days. Now,
it is indeed sad and embarrassing
to observe that the serenity has
been replaced by brown, murky
water contaminated with sewage
and chemical dump from various
factories. Increasingly worrying
is that squatter settlements have
overcast the banks of this holy
river all the while eroding the
river banks.
To address the situation, a valiant effort has been in motion for
the past ten years. Nepal River
Conservation Trust (NRCT) –
formed in 2001 by a group of
river guides and enthusiasts who
were concerned about the state
of the country’s rivers and wanted to create awareness among the
public – has been organizing the
Bagmati River Festival since its
inception. Concerned by the deteriorating health of the capital’s
prime river, Megh Ale, founder
and president of NRCT, decided
to organize a festival to create a
cover
platform for people to raise their
concerns about the river. What
started out as a one day festival
on 11 August 2001 – and continued as such for the next two – has
now evolved into a two-and-ahalf month long festival that features concerts, clean-up drives,
stalls, sports and even rafting in
the Bagmati.
The event, this year, kick started on 5 June on the occasion of
World Environment Day. “What
we are trying to do is make this
a ‘Festival of the 21st Century’,”
remarks Ale. “We have old festivals like Indra Jatra, Bhoto Jatra
and others; but here, what we are
trying to do is come up with our
own annual festival so that people
make it a tradition to respect and
love the river that is so essential
to their survival.” And as with all
festivals, this one – open to all, regardless of religion, caste, age or
gender – too comes with its own
rituals. The rituals include not
only cleaning up the banks and
rafting but also raising awareness among the people who live
in proximity of the river.
Supporting NRCT this year
are Nepal Association of Rafting
Agents (NARA), Nepal Tourism
Board (NTB), the Art of Living
Foundation, and Mua’z Entertainment, among others. This year’s
festival is aimed at addressing
environmental issues pertaining
to the Bagmati while it also hopes
to address the political issues surrounding the river – pressuring
the government to enact legislation on the river; agreeing on a
river policy; and addressing the
irregularities rife in INGOs and
NGOs that manage donor-based
Bagmati projects being the major
issues.
The organizers have also
come up with a novel idea to involve local communities that live
near ghats and encourage them
to organize the activities for one
day. “We give them the freedom
to choose the activities or ‘rituals’
they want to perform for a day
and give them tickets costing not
more than Rs. 35 each to sell to
all participants and attendees, so
they can independently organize
future activities,” informs Bijaya
Shrestha, from Mua’z Entertainment, who strongly believes that
involving the community that
inhabit settlements around the
local ghats is the proper way to
bring about change. “They’re the
ones who live closest to the river,
so we have to start from them if
we wish to ever reach to other
people.”
The organizers have planned
a festival in 12 ghats this time
around and have gone about getting together bands and artists
like Kutumba, Rock Sitar and
Robin Tamang. “People living
in Kathmandu know what state
the river is in, but making faces
every time you cross the bridge
is not awareness. Awareness
is when you acknowledge that
there is something wrong with
the river and mobilize yourself
to help bring in a cleaner future
for the river,” notes Shrestha. Perhaps it is with this in mind that
idea implementation has been
prioritized as much as awareness campaigns in this festival,
because acknowledging that you
need to do something about the
dire state of the river is only half
the work done, implementing the
ideas you have for its betterment
is the other half. The festival also
gives opportunities to organizations and donors to showcase the
good work they have done for this
holy river so that contributions
can be acknowledged and further
promoted.
This year’s plans may be over
by the end of August but the organizers still have plenty to offer in
the years to come. They have been
planning on incorporating an ‘Eco
Challenge’ – a triathlon which
will feature a cross country race,
biking and boating. They have
also been planning on conducting
similar river festivals in various
other rivers in Nepal, primarily in
the Seti in Pokhara. “Rivers have
long been seen as dividing factors
in the world – dividing land and
countries – but this time we must
take our river as a uniting factor
and unite to help get Bagmati out
of the mess that we have gotten
her into,” says Ale.
Yes, the time is now, when we,
the people of Kathmandu, stand
up and give back to the river that
gave life to our civilization. !
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one question
What has been the turning point of your life?
make your statement
— Mannat Shrestha
A turning point in my life was when I was
26 and had to go for a training abroad.
We are brought up in an uptight culture
and only told what to do. Our opinions
are not considered important. We are
just given choices which other people
think are right. But during that training, I
felt good because my opinion was heard.
It was then that I felt I have the ability to
think and make my own choices.
Bandana Rana is president of Saathi,
a Nepali NGO that focuses on challenges
facing women in the country. She is also a
member of the Global Network of Women
Peace Builders.
I guess there have been many turning points in my life. One was when
I had left home and gone to Australia. It changed me a lot as I became
independent; I could take control. Another major turning point was when
I was supporting a Nepali. It created a situation where I was not only
managing my life but taking the responsibility of another life.
Jan Salter is the founder of Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre. Since
1975 she has been painting Nepali people and has had many exhibitions of
her portrait series ‘Faces of Nepal’. In 1997, Jan Salter was decorated with the
’Gorkha Dakshin Bahu’. She has worked with Maiti Nepal and has produced a
series of paintings on the trafficking of Nepali girls.
rapid fire
with
“Be the change you wish to see in this world” – this became
my mantra ever since I became a “widow” at the age of 29.
Upon my husband’s death, I faced many challenges – most of
them from my family members. I was left vulnerable with my
three children in a male dominated society where even religious
practices weakened single women. The turning point in my
life was when I got that energy to change the attitude of this
society towards single women. I have been doing that for the
past 20 years of my life.
When I was a kid, I was
always interested in western
music. I was suggested that
my voice was suitable to sing
western songs as it had a
high pitch. My struggle in the
music field to introduce pop
songs to Nepal made me a lot
experienced. Also, my wife’s
death changed my perspective
on life.
Lily Thapa is the founder of Women for Human Rights. As an
advocate for the cause of single women in the country, she has been
one of the leading forces behind the social change and legal reforms
in this field.
Starting early 1970s, Om
Bikram Bista introduced pop
music to the Nepali music scene.
He will be now celebrating his
three decades in the industry.
Widely regarded by upcoming
artists, he is often referred to as
the ‘King of Nepali Pop’.
One of the major turning
points in my life was when I
came to Kathmandu for my
SLC. It was very difficult; it was
like a totally different planet
for me. However, the shock
exposed me to a different level.
CK Lal is a freelance journalist who has written in a variety
of publications in Nepali and English, including academic
journals and international magazines such as Outlook and
Frontline. He has also contributed chapters to various edited
volumes of essays on current socio-political issues.
Madan Krishna Shrestha
Now who doesn’t know the comic duo
MaHa? Madan Krishna Shrestha grabbed
the attention of viewers and critics alike
after his performance in Gaijatra Mahotsav
1975. But his creative journey had started
ten years before that with the recording of
his first song. At the age of 14, he became
a teacher and later joined the Employee
Provident Fund.The acclaimed actor, besides
his contribution to histrionics that includes
his executive directorship at MaHa Sanchar,
chairs an NGO, PHECT; is honorary member
of National Film Artists’ Association, cofounder
of Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center, director
of Kathmandu Animal Treatment Center, and
founder of Democratic People’s Movement
Health Relief Fund 2006.We take the prolific
actor, entertainer and social activist on a
rapid fire.
Humor is…
A part of happiness.
I have worn almost everything including a sari. I have
not tried a skirt yet. But if a role requires it, I guess I’ll
wear it too.
Where was Madan Krishna before he met Hari
Bansha?
Hosting a single Newari program.
Among the various things that you perform,
which one has given you the most satisfaction?
A Newari drama – ‘Bija Malla Kisinaima Madaman’.
If you were not an actor, you would be…
A singer, an artist or an employee.
The secret behind your success is…
Time and the audience.
If Hari Bansha was not there and Madan
Krishna had to do a duo with a famous person,
who would he do it with?
I think nobody. Hari Bansha is god gifted.
One talent you wish you had.
Singing.
What would you do if someone imitated you in
front of you?
They actually do that and I feel happy.
Madan Krishna would never be caught
wearing…
If you were to act with a female comedian, who
would you choose?
I like all of them.
To gain fame, what is more important – luck or
money?
Hard work and honesty.
— Mannat Shrestha
feature
issues that matter
The Constitution
What’s left to say of it ?
N
one of the newspapers
I subscribe to have
thought it useful to publish a countdown for the
promulgation of the new constitution. Seemingly, they have
given up hope, even though the
deadline for making a constitution is still some weeks away. I
don’t blame the newspapers for
that because I am among those
that don’t see a proper statute
emerging in the time that lawmakers still have to work on it.
As a citizen, one always tries
to hope against hope that there
will be a constitution and that
the country returns to normalcy
– and most importantly stabil-
ity. But even wishful thinking is
becoming difficult after witnessing how each extension of the
constitution-writing
deadline
has been no different from the
earlier one. For example, despite
all the urgency one heard leading
to and immediately after the last
deadline lapsed, there’s nothing
of substance that the Constituent Assembly has to show in
terms of a statute. Recent media
reports suggested that even the
sub-committee of top party leaders formed to resolve the contentious issues in the draft barely
met for more than a week in the
initial days after the deadline was
extended in May.
If
commitments
were
achievements, then our politicians have committed to doing everything and in every
way possible. But those are the
same tasks they were supposed
to have done some two years
ago as members of the assembly. The major contested issues
– the political system of tomorrow, delineation of federal units
and integration of Maoist combatants – remain more or less at
where they were two years ago.
Now add to that, every other
issue needing constitutional attention that has come up since
2006 and remains to be agreed
upon.
BINOD BHATTARAI
is a journalist who runs
The Writing Workshop
([email protected]).
As if all this was not enough,
recent talks of a reshuffle in
government amid demands that
the prime minister should resign for failing on the five-point
deal signed some two months
ago, have added a new twist to
the complexity.
One would say we are back
to yet another impossible situation and the only logical way
out would be another extension
– one that works well with the
politicians in power today – or,
having fresh elections to try and
elect a body that can actually deliver a statute.
All said, it is once again time
to brace for a rewind of the
events of leading to 28 May this
year, and that would mean:
More (meaningless) commitments from leaders of political parties blaming everyone but
themselves for the situation we
are headed towards.
Dharnas and protests near
the Constituent Assembly complex in New Baneshwor and
other open public spaces (to add
to the inconveniences of the
general public that wants to get
work done). (I heard the first
public announcements urging
people to head to the Baneshwor
area in Patan on Saturday), and
-Possibly a general strike or
two leading to the next extension.
Nepal cannot begin thinking
as a nation unless it has a basic
law, and that has to happen sooner rather than later. But even
that may not happen, unless the
task is approached differently.
Given that the parliamentarians
have not debated their drafts adequately – let alone the general
public – and they would not be
ready to face another election,
it might be an idea to follow
Iceland and “crowdsource” the
work. Or, why don’t we consider
putting the drafts that exist on
the Internet (and also use other
methods to involve the public in
the crafting) and let people not
in parliament but who want to
help try to come up with a draft
to present to the parliament? !
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With events to left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this
week and the next. Here are our top 3 picks:
get more out of your weekends
1. BARCAMP 2011
what’s on
Get ready to share brilliant ideas and interesting topics in the Barcamp. Innovators, gear up to participate,
brainstorm and interact with different people and share different ideas.
2.LOVE OF MUSIC
House of Music turns three this year. Be a part in all the fun with Lyrics Indy, Albatross, Deep Shrestha
and 1974 AC.
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Lend a helping hand to the Buddhist monk who was gang-raped in remote Nepal and be a part of this fund
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Old Laptops, New Hopes
Opening Date: 14 July (Thursday); Closing Date: 14 August (Sunday); Venue: Harsha
Home, Chhauni; 4284932/9849056898, www.facebook.com/harshahome
FAIR AND EXPO
Group Art
Opening Date: 1 August (Monday)
Closing Date: 12 August (Friday)
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk
5522307
Nepal as the theme of the designs
to be displayed ranges from party
to executive, technician, bridal,
casual, club and specific job wear
where the fashion trend shall
not be compromised. A cocktail
party and a DJ session and dinner
follow the fashion show.
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
Venue: KJC, Jhamsikhel
5013554
Ticket: Rs. 2,499 per person and
Rs. 4,499 for couples
Little Voice
If you have an old laptop that you no longer use, here is some good news
for you: donate your old laptop to little kids at Harsha Home – a not-forprofit organization which is currently looking after 25 underprivileged girl
children. The laptops will help make learning more fun for them.
Harsha Home, which translates to ‘Happiness Home’, is an abode for
children that offers them a second home and a normal social life. It started
in 1998 with the primary objective of educating and grooming children to
become positive contributors for their family and the society. ‘Teaching
a person to catch a fish is better than feeding him a fish every day’ is the
guiding principal of this institution.
Celebrating Nepal Tourism
Year 2011, Unique Strokes have
organized an art exhibition
of various paintings by well
known Nepali and foreign artist.
Showcasing the best of national
and international paintings, the art
exhibition is a brilliant treat for all
art enthusiasts.
(Yukta Bajracharya)
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with Suraj Ratna Shakya
Facilitator, Harsha Home
Computers for Charity
Harsha Home has made a public appeal for old laptops that can be used
by little children. Fr!day talks to Suraj Ratna Shakya to find out more about
the concept and the progress that it has made.
When you were formulating the concept, how confident were you
about receiving laptops?
We were granted a membership to Oddizzi recently. It is an online
interactive learning website meant for children up to class seven and at
Harsha Home we have only one laptop which is not sufficient to cater to
the needs of the children. This concept just floated around with really no
great expectations. The response, till now, has been not so good. A few
enquires have been made – one from the UK and another from Qatar.
Why did you ask for laptop donations and not for monetary
donations to purchase laptops?
We are not looking for brand new laptops or cash to buy such laptops. We
simply want laptops that people no longer use but are in working condition.
We believe in reuse and would not really want to be a burden to anyone’s
wallet.
What is mechanism to guarantee the donors that their donations
are not being misused?
Yes, the donors can visit Harsha Home any time they want, interact with the
kids and see for themselves. (Yukta Bajracharya)
Love of Music
Barcamp 2011
Date: 6 August (Saturday)
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Venue: Staff College, Jawalakhel
9851122092, www.barcamp.org.np
A Barcamp is an international
event that has been going on in
different cities. In Kathmandu,
this is the third time the event
is happening. This year, over
500 attendees are expected to
participate in brainstorming new
ideas and “talking outside the
box”, with around 1000 online
attendees. Sessions will be held in
three different rooms before lunch
where “ideas are shared, created
and advanced”. The discussions in
these rooms are not limited to any
topic but a wide variety of topics.
Young ambitious innovators and
entrepreneurs are all encouraged
to participate and share ideas
and interact with others.Visit the
website to register.
Entry: free
Designs for Professionals
Time: 6:30 pm onwards
Venue: Soaltee Crowne Plaza,
Kathmandu
Red Parrot is organizing a fashion
show titled “Stitch” to encourage
young designers to put forward
their designs on the ramp. The
fashion show is one of its kind in
Olivia James, well known Jazz
and western Classical vocalist, is
here to give classes to interested
vocalists at Kathmandu Jazz
Conservatory. Along with
numerous recitals and regular
performances in the UK, she
teaches a variety of genres
including blues, soul, funk and R&B.
Cost: Rs. 2,800 (admissions cost
an additional Rs. 1,000)
Entry: free
Help these wonderful kids at Harsha Home and be a part of the family.
Qs
Opening Date: 6 August
(Saturday)
Closing Date: 15 August
( Monday)
Time: 5:30 pm
Gallery Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue: Newa Chen Art Gallery
5533532
Sarita Dongol and Mamoru Hosoi,
Nepali and Japanese nationals,
have come together to show
their art work at Newa Chen.
Titled Little Voice, the exhibition
will showcase the works of
Dongol, whose art career began
in 1989 and Hosoi, who uses
innovative and unique ways to
paint. The opening will see Dr.
Kedar Bhakta Mathema, former
Vice Chancellor of TU, and
Yogeshwar Amatya inaugurate the
exhibition.
Entry: free
Merengue Workshop
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Venue: Picasso – Artiste de la
Cuisine, Jhamsikhel
5009060
Merengue is a Latin American
music and dance form with
partners holding each other in a
closed position. Although famous
in most of Latin America, it is
most popular in the Dominican
Republic. The workshop teaches
interested participants this
unique dance form. Following
the workshop is a salsa evening,
which is a part of a series of
events planned twice a month
for the summer at Picasso. So get
your dancing shoes ready and get
set to do a little Merengue.
Entry: free
MUSIC AND PARTIES
Classes at KJC
Date: 8 August (Monday)
Dates: 4 August (Thursday) and 5
August (Friday)
Time: 8 pm to 11:30 pm on
Thursday, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
on Friday
Venue: House of Music, Thamel
9841904105
To celebrate House of Music’s
second anniversary, all music
lovers will be served a double
treat this month. The event will
kick off with Lyrics Indy and
Albatross on the first night and
will be followed up with Deep
Shrestha and 1974 AD on the
second night. Be sure to join in on
the celebrations and treat yourself
to this double musical treat.
Ticket: Rs. 300 on Thursday, Rs.
500 on Friday
Frenz of Frenz
Date: 5 August (Friday)
Time: 1 pm to 7 pm
Venue: iClub, Durbar Marg
9808577189/9803352893
events
Get ready to dance till you drop
and have a fun get together on
the occasion of Friendship Week
because Dynamytz are organizing
a Frenz of Frenz Dance Party. A
portion of the proceeds from this
event is to be donated to Divine
Home Service at Mandikhatar,
a shelter for homeless elders.
Participate in this event and help
the cause.
Himalayan Healers have brought
together famous Nepali groups
like Nepzydaz, Robin and the New
Revolution, and Abhaya and the
Steam Injuns to raise monetary
help for the nun. Be there and help
make the fundraiser a success.
Poolside Fun
Time: Noon onwards
Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort,
Jorpati
9851014127/9841787077
Time: 3 pm onwards
Venue: Hotel Shahanshah, Dhapasi
Get ready for a new theme in
partying because Quixoticnepal
is bringing a poolside party to
promote a proper clubbing theme
in Kathmandu. With Nepali DJs,
renowned VJs and RJs hosting the
program, and different games and
stalls in and around the swimming
pool, the party-goers can have a
bash at this event. Add to that, the
cool swimming pool and sparkling
waters, what more would you
need to beat the heat and have
some fun?
Fundraising through Music
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Venue: The Factory, Thamel
9808474264/4413482
Ticket: Rs. 300
Mischievous Monsoon
Party
White Mischief vodka presents
Mischievous Monsoon party,
organized by TH events featuring
the likes of Nima Rumba, Avinash
Ghising and Mingma Sherpa. Add
to that, DJ Sishir churning out
groovy beats and hypnotic music –
this is going to be a party.
Ticket: Rs. 500 (includes 60 ml of
White Mischief vodka and snacks)
Friends Fiesta
Date: 7 August (Sunday)
Time: 6 pm onwards
Venue: Club Platinum
9841380214/9851067790
Date: 7 August (Sunday)
Time: 7 pm onwards
Venue: Gazebo Restro Lounge,
Durbar Marg
be sold within a price range of Rs.
1,200 to Rs. 1,300 while Kilroy’s will
also give complimentary snacks to
the guests. Kilroy’s is the place to be
for the biggest wine and wine-lovers’
congregation in town.
Entry: free
Celebrating Friendship Day, K-Nites
are organizing a special treat for all
party-goers. Citing that “a world
without friends would have been
impossible,” K-Nites invite all the
people to come and join them to
celebrate their friends. Come and
party with DJ Sagun Saun playing the
best of house and hip hop muic and
take the opportunity to get closer
with your friends.
Opening Date: 15 June (Wednesday)
Closing Date: 15 September
(Thursday)
Time: 10 am to 11 pm
Venue: Kilroy of Kathmandu, Thamel
4250440
Calling out to all wine lovers,
Kilroy’s is organizing its 9th Annual
Monsoon Wine Festival. The festival
will feature 15 varieties of wine
from over five countries and also
offer discounts on wine. Wine will
worth a watch
STAR WORLD
ZEE CAFÉ
Raising Hope
6 August (Saturday), 10:45 pm
Happy Endings
8 August (Monday), 8:15 pm
A 23 year old, who is completely
clueless about babies, has to
raise a baby – a result of a one
night stand – on his own. Starring
Lucas Neff, the series revolves
around James and his disoriented
family who try to raise Hope,
the baby.
DISCOVERY
Man vs. Wild
7 August (Sunday), 8:15 pm
A 2004 American action thriller
movie Van Helsing – starring Hugh
Jackman and Kate Beckinsale – is
about a vigilante monster hunter
Gabriel Van Hesling. Along with
Ana Valerious,Van Hesling is on
the look out for Dracula, the
antagonist of the movie.
All about doing the unthinkable,
Man vs. Wild teaches you to
survive in extreme conditions. A
survival television series hosted
by Bear Grylls, this show is a
must watch as Grylls entertains
with his witty comments and vast
knowledge in nature.
Opening Date: 5 August (Friday)
Closing Date: 12 August (Saturday)
Cost: Rs. 10,000
Voice Within Us
Opening Date: 6 August (Saturday); Closing Date: 15 August (Monday);Time: 5:30 pm;
Gallery Hours: 10 am to 5 pm;Venue: Newa Chen Art Gallery, Lalitpur; 5533532
Little Voice, a painting and sculpture exhibition by Sarita Dongol and
Mamoru Hosoi, celebrates nature and her various forms.
Talented and passionate about their work, the artists want people to
recognize and acknowledge the little voice within all of us that tells us
to appreciate the smallest of things that make us who we are today.
Dongol’s career in art began in 1989 and apart from having grown as an
artist in the following years, she has attained much more from her work
– a special bond with Mother Nature. As for Mamoru Hosai, a Japanese
sculptor, having lived in Nepal as a foreigner and not having been able to
communicate with the people speaks through his art.
One doesn’t have to be an art critic or an artist to attend this event – it is
open to all who want to appreciate nature. The exhibition will be opened
by Dr. Kedar Bhakta Mathema, and Yogeshwar Amatya. (Smriti Basnet)
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Discovery Saved My Life
4 August (Thursday), 7:15 pm
Van Helsing
5 August (Friday), 9:15 pm
Gosainkunda Hiking
Hikers and travel enthusiasts!
Gear up for a week long hike to
Gosiankunda, a fresh water lake
located 4380 m above sea level.
The lake in Rasuwa district remains
frozen from October to June,
and melts down to flow into the
Trishuli River. This is probably the
perfect time to get a glimpse of the
wonderful lake in its full splendor
and see the 108 small kundas
around the lake.
with Sarita Dongol
ANIMAL PLANET
STAR MOVIES
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Friendship Day Special
Wine Festival
Discovery Saved My Life, an
exclusive show which narrates
true stories of six individuals who
made use of the survival skills
taught by Discovery Channel to
overcome extreme situations.
Watch as they share their thrilling
experiences only on Animal Planet
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Ticket: Rs. 700
MISCELLANEOUS
Himalayan Healers are lending
a hand to generate funds to
help rehabilitate a 21 year old
Buddhist who was gang-raped
in remote and was denied entry
to the monastery. To cover the
mounting expenses and help
the nun overcome the trauma,
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Time: 6 am on Friday
Meeting Point: Machha Pokhari,
Balaju
9813699962/9808733131
mood. Hamro Chautari is a group of
IT professionals living in Kathmandu
and has a common objective of
promoting IT in Nepal through a
network of friends.
Ticket: Rs. 500 (includes a shot of
vodka)
In honor of the value of friends
and friendship, Hamro Chautari
is organizing Friends Fiesta to
encourage people to celebrate an
important day in their lives with
important people. Along with a
lucky draw, there will also be a
Dance of the Night competition
as well as drinks to lighten up the
Fr!day
Jane, Brad, Max and Penny
are shocked when their
best friends Dave and Alex
– because of whom they’d
come together – decide to get
divorced. The big question still
remains: which friend do they
go to? Watch as six friends try
to straighten out their topsyturvy lives.
TLC
Best Food Ever
9 August (Tuesday), 7:15 pm
Get ready to give your tongue
a treat from afar. Best Food
Ever presents you with the
opportunity to experience
various cultures and different
food palates. Watch and get
hooked!
Strokes of Genius
Color your weekend! A two week long exhibition Little Voice gives
you a rare opportunity to blend with nature and indulge in beautiful
colors.To get more insight into the event, Fr!day has a chit-chat with
Sarita Dongol, one of the artists whose art is going to be displayed
in the exhibition.
Why did you choose to portray plants in particular in almost all
of your works?
Immobile objects really fascinate me – objects like plants, fruits and
vegetables. I feel that nature is part of our life and that we as humans
share a special bond with it. What I feel towards these objects has
motivated me and has influenced my creativity, has filled me with a sense
of enthusiasm, which is why I prefer these subjects over others. I believe
that they also go through various sensations and emotions such as
happiness, pleasure, pain, fear and satisfaction just as we humans do – the
only difference being that they don’t have the ability and the capacity to
express these. Basically, my art is an effort to link the hidden yet significant
messages that these immobile objects are trying to share with us. And
through my own language of art, I have tried my best to portray it.
What message do you want to convey to those who come for
the exhibition?
I want art lovers who come to the exhibition to go home with a positive
message. I feel nature is powerful than us. With their unique character, color,
forms and different tastes, they stand out. Unlike humans they aren’t selfish
– they provide us with food to fill our stomach and fresh air to breathe. In
various ways, they try to give a positive message to us but we tend to ignore
it. Through this exhibition, I hope to convey this message to art lovers and
maybe make them acknowledge the fact that we are here because of them.
Painting is a challenging job; what gave you the strength to take
it up as a career?
I agree it is a very challenging job but once your heart is set on it, then
it becomes so much easier. Since 1989, I have been in this business and
for me, painting is not just a means to earn my livelihood, it is a part
of me. I paint because I feel a sense of pride, pleasure and happiness.
In fact I’m very proud that I set foot into this career – it has made me
more independent. Also I’m not only doing it for myself; I’m sharing
my ideas, my views, my feelings with the world around me and it feels
wonderful. (Smriti Basnet)
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events in the next few weeks
Tribute to India’s
Picasso
Date: August 12 (Friday); 5:30 pm onwards,Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber
Mahal
FAIR AND EXPO
Vintage Vehicles
Date: 3 September (Friday)
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Venue: St. Xavier’s School ground,
Jawalakhel
9851043398
Start up your ol’ bugs, fire up your
Bullets and get ready for a vintage
show of the oldest cars and bikes
of Nepal. Organized by kgarira.com,
the event includes a Beetle rally
and a Royal Enfield rally. Don’t miss
out on the vintage dress up as well
as the food and beverage outlets
in the grounds, including mouth
watering barbeques. And for the
kids, there are fun and game stalls.
Registration is free for owners of
vintage vehicles.
Entry: free
MUSIC AND PARTIES
Pool Grind
Maqbool Fida Husain, often touted as the “Picasso of India”, was an iconic
and pioneering Indian painter who had a profound impact not only on the
art scene in India but also in the world. Known more commonly as MF
Husain, the Indian painter was noted for his modernist paintings as well as
his prolific output – he reportedly created more than 60,000 art pieces in
his lifetime.
To acknowledge the immense influence Husain has had in art and to pay
homage to his lasting legacy, the Indian Cultural Centre has organized
a tribute to this legendary artist. The event will include a talk program
with the Indian Ambassador starting the talk followed by Sangeeta Thapa,
curator of Siddhartha Art Gallery, Sujan Chitrakar, and Dr. Geeti Sen. All
speakers will talk about the huge impression that Husain had on the whole
art community and his versatility. Dr. Geeti Sen will be talking about her 40
year association with Husain while the event will exhibit 12 lithographs of
Husain. (Pawas Manandhar)
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Program Officer, Indian Cultural Center
Remembering MF Husain
A stalwart of the world of art, MF Husain was an Indian artist with a
global outlook. From the paintings to the movies he made, Husain had
the authority in the way he did things. Fr!day got in touch with Avash
Karmacharya to learn about the event and the influence Husain had
on people.
What is the one influential thing about MF Husain’s life?
The most influential thing people can learn from MF Husain’s life is that
he was a self made man. He was an artist who started his career bare feet,
painting hoarding boards in Mumbai and doing many other menial jobs
before he became an artist not just for India but for the world. He never
needed a studio to paint. The world was his canvas and his thoughts were
his colors. All his life, he was a fighter.
How do you think people in Nepal relate or react to MF Husain’s
works?
In Nepal, there must be a very few who could have seriously related or
reacted to MF Husain’s art and work. Nepali artists are no less serious of
their work and there are maestros here too. It is just that the Nepali artists
have not been given enough space to explore and exercise art, resulting in
the art arena to remaining stereotyped in many ways.
What inspires you the most about MF Husain?
As I look into or try to read the life of MF Husain, I realize that it is not
about how many years you live; it is how many memorable moments you
live in the years of your life. Husain’s thoughts and ideologies were beyond
religion, beyond the odds of the society and beyond the confined theories
of life. He spoke through colors and lived to his dignities. (Pawas Manandhar)
Time: 1 pm to 6 pm
Venue: International Club, Sanepa
5550939
Zeal Production presents a rare
opportunity for 007 fanatics to live
the James Bond dream. The theme
will be James Bond and the interiors
will be lit up in Royal Monaco style.
Fire breathers and belly dancers will
be the highlight of the evening. Also,
DJ PhuCheE and DJ K-World from
Bangkok will be playing the most
trendy beats and dance numbers.
So if you’re looking for loads of fun
and unique entertainment, then this
party just might be the one for you!
Ticket: Rs. 2,000 per person
(includes a complimentary drink),
Rs. 1500 for the ladies (includes a
free shot of Tequila)
on the way will get you hooked. A
rare opportunity – walking in the
shadows of the great Himalayan
range and experiencing nature
like you’ve never before – it can’t
be missed. The route is fairly
strenuous and suits all age groups.
Get ready to enjoy the wilderness
and celebrate nature’s glory with
Gantabya.
Fee: Rs. 1500 (Rs. 1000 for students)
Teej Extravaganza
Time: 2 pm to 7 pm
Venue: Cube the Club, Kamaladi
9851056348
Bachelors and
Bachelorettes
Time: 1 pm onwards
Venue: i-club, Durbar Marg
A day party organized for bachelors
and bachelorettes, it’s all about
grooving on the dance floor and
having fun. No other motive than to
enjoy your day to the fullest with
amplitudes of musical frequencies
will give your body the thrill that
it needs.
Nepfest II
Date: 9 September (Friday)
Time: 12:30 pm
Venue: Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap
9841721736/9841277757
On the occasion of the festival
of Teej, Fusion Entertainment is
organizing an extravagant party
that will highlight on women
empowerment. Celebrating Teej and
the power of women, the party will
be a platform to acknowledge the
achievement of women while it will
also be an evening to enjoy. With DJ
Kishon playing tracks and a dance
floor all to yourself, you do not
want to miss this party.
Ticket: Rs. 1,000 (includes snacks,
two drinks and dinner)
Creative Event Network
International (CNI) Nepal is
organizing a grind party, dubbed by
the organizers as Nepal’s Number
1 pool party. The party features
DJ session, loud music, dance,
swimming, rain dance and many
more fun activities. There will also
be a magic show for children. Join
in to celebrate the weekend with
friends and family.
Ticket: Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000
Style Reincarnated
Time: 6 pm onwards
Venue: Moksh, Jhamsikhel
9841052684
A stylist from Japan, Miki Tanaka,
will be flying to Nepal to take part
in a hair and make up fashion show
organized by Vootoo Entertainment.
Titled Reincarnation, this particular
fashion show will be a combination
of a musical and a fashion show,
and hence will be more unique
than the normal ramp walks. Two
dance performances will also be
incorporated in the event.
Ticket: Rs. 300
Celebrating Womanhood
After the success of Nepfest I,
Nepfest II will take place in full
swing to bring metal heads of
Nepal in one platform and have
them compete on stage. Although
this is an inter-college competition,
even non-college goers can
participate after paying an entry fee
of Rs. 5,000. Bands from outside
Kathmandu have to pay an entry fee
of Rs. 3,500 only while girl bands
can enter the competition for free.
The winning band for Nepfest II
will walk away with Rs. 50,000; they
will be officially signed by KTM
Records and will get an opportunity
to record one of their original
songs. The forms are available at
Foundation Nepal, Sanepa.
MISCELLANEOUS
Time: 11:30 am onwards
Venue: Anmol Banquet, Naxal
4780680/5522957
An event that is evolving into
something bigger and better every
year, Teej ko Ramjham 2068 is here
to celebrate womanhood on the
occasion of Teej. Organized by
Sankalp Nepal Welfare Society, Teej
ko Ramjham 2068 will also felicitate
deserving women. The event lineup
includes celebrity performances,
ramp walk by celebrities and
models showcasing Teej fashion,
and exciting games with attractive
prizes.
Ticket: Rs. 650
Songs of Malhar
Time: 5:30 pm onwards
Venue: Durbar Hall, Bal Mandir
Hiking Fun
Opening Date: 11 August (Thursday)
Closing Date: 15 August (Monday)
9841158629, [email protected]
The 007 Way
Time: 6 pm onwards
Venue: Hotel Shahanshah, Dhapasi
9849036620
Gantabya, an organization
involved in trekking and hiking,
is coordinating a five day trek
to Panchpokhari. Exhilarating
adventures and the enthralling views
Indian Cultural Center is organizing
a classical evening with bhajans
and classical songs by Manamohan
Thapaliya Sharma. The event is
primarily dedicated to Malhar, an
old raga in Indian classical music
associated with the atmosphere of
torrential rain.
Entry: free
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event reviews of
the past week
Making the Streets Safe
TEDx Kathmandu had a legacy to live up to, being
associated with TED Talks – the global platform known
for the phenomenal speeches that its speakers deliver. The
first ever TEDx Kathmandu took place at Indreni Complex
on 30 July with a line up of speakers such as Ani Choying
Drolma, Anil Chitrakar, Haushala Thapa, Kedar Sharma,
Mark Zimmerman, Nayantara Gurung Kakshapati, Prabhas
Pokhrel, Salil Subedi and Suni Babu Pant. The theme was
“Innovation, Change and Sustainability”, and the speakers
spoke on personal experiences and perspectives revolving
around this theme.
Ani Choying Drolma was the first speaker for the day.
She started her speech with a song about the importance
of kindness and shared the story about how spirituality
transformed her. Media person Kedar Sharma shared
interesting statistics about consuming patterns of Nepal
such as the money spent on chewing gums, alcohol and
other indulgences. Dr. Mark Zimmerman talked about the
need importance of rural health and shed light on the
dire health conditions of people living outside Kathmandu.
Founder of Blue Diamond Society and CA member
Sunil Babu Pant talked about the innovation and change
in the context of the LGBT community. Co-founder of
Children and Youth First, Haushala Thapa emphasized
on the importance of recreational learning, especially
for underprivileged children, and the change it can bring
about. While Prabhas Pokhrel’s speech was based on
the importance of being ‘half inside and half outside’ to
innovate, Nayantara Gurung Kakshapati shared a project
about digging up the past through old photographs. Social
entrepreneur Anil Chitrakar talked about the need for
Nepal to unite and Salil Subedi closed TEDx Kathmandu
with his speech on his personal journey with the
Didgeridoo and how he is getting social messages across to
the public through it.
This first episode of TEDx Kathmandu took place more
or less successfully; however, technical glitches prevented
the program from being as smooth as it could have been.
Organized by a young team led by Shirish Pokhrel and
Nimesh Ghimire and supported by VOW magazine, TEDx
Kathmandu will be back in 2012 to make a larger impact.
(Yukta Bajracharya)
AmarJyoti Foundation, a social
organization, organized U-12 Art
Competition at their premises on
30 July.
“Basically we want these children to
learn how exactly they should handle
street dogs and live in harmony with
them,” said Sushma Maharjan,, a
representative of Sankalpa. The street
kids present engaged themselves in
playing with the puppies. Apart from
holding such sessions, Sankalpa and
Hearbeat are involved in providing
basic education, conducting different
awareness programs, arranging outings
and activities for the street children.
Maharjan added, “What we are doing
now is just an experiment because it
is very difficult to bring these children
together.” Nonetheless, it is a great
start. (Smriti Basnet)
Promoting Ecotourism
In collaboration with the Indian Cultural
Centre, Rajendra Narsingh Suwal – an
avid bird watcher and nature lover shed
light on the prospects of eco-tourism in
Nepal at Durbar Hall, Bal Mandir.
He started off with the different wildlife
species found in Nepal. After having
briefly gone through what he deemed
to be the most fascinating animals
found in Nepal, he discussed the
threats to the habitat of these animals.
Having been in the area for more
than a decade now, he felt the need
to conserve these animals and their
habitat not only for their benefit but
for our well being as well. He added,
“Conservation should be done not
just for the sake of conservation but
for utilization.” By doing so, Suwal
believes, animals as well as humans
will be able to live in harmony.
“Tourism is the best way to
take revenue to the doorsteps
of rural people in Nepal,” said
Suwal passionately. Suwal also
discussed about buffer zones, an
approach to separate some part of
conservation areas for human use
in hopes of reducing exploitation of
the environment which he termed
“blessing in disguise”, and the
corridors established by the WWF
in 1999 for the convenient transboundary movement of birds and
animals between India and Nepal.
(Smriti Basnet)
Rocking Nights with
Mukti and Abhaya
Durbar Marg got a treat of rhythmic
blues and powerful rock with Mukti
and Revival and Abhaya and the
Steam Injuns in Cafereena. The venue
was jam-packed with adoring fans
and music enthusiasts alike who
were treated to the grand finale of
Rock & Roll Night on a wonderful
Friday. Abhaya and the Steam Injuns
performed their singles Suna Suna,
Yahi Nai Ho Mero Ghar, Hami Sabai
Nepali and a cover of Flow to start
off the program with the crowd
cheering each of the songs. The
musical treat was then continued by
the legendary Mukti and Revival who
performed Ke Bho Yaha and Dekhdai
Chhu Ma.
The artists seemed to have enjoyed
the proximity with the crowd, taking
opportunities to converse with
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Art for Children
A group of 27 street children were
briefed on the origin and symptoms of
rabies by representatives of Sankalpa
and Heartbeat – NGOs that have been
rigorously working to improve the life
of the street children on 28 July. The
program started at around 7 am when
the street children were assembled in
Basantpur for a breakfast and were then
taken to Animal Nepal’s Dog Sanctuary
for a briefing session.
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them on stage while the crowd
was equally responsive with their
vocal admiration of the performers.
According to Positive Vibes, the
organizers, the event was organized
to bring a change in the class of
the events that are organized these
days. (Pawas Manandhar)
The Himalayan
Arts Project
Children as young as six years old
could be seen moving the paint
brush with their miniature hands,
transforming the canvas into colorful
stories. Twenty-six children of and
under 12 years of age participated
in the competition where the young
artists were given an hour and a
half to complete their paintings. The
competition was judged on the idea
and the technique used by the art
enthusiasts.
Shanti Tamang, who was declared the
winner, received a cash prize of Rs.
8,000 followed by Mahanta Rai and
Sophia Adhikari, placed second and
Himalayan, a not-for-profit business
launched by The Esther Benjamins
Memorial Foundation in 2007,
showcased a variety of prints and
jewelry on 29 July at Imago Dei in
Naxal.
Works of art like handmade jewelry,
hand-printed cards and notebooks
were displayed at the event.
The hand-made items were
prepared by eleven artists – hearing
impaired and survivors of human
trafficking. The youths were trained
by several volunteers from Nepal as
well as from the UK in The Esther
Benjamins Memorial Foundation
that actually is a counterpart of The
Esther Benjamins Trust – Nepal.
third, who received Rs. 5,000 and Rs.
3,000. The judges for the competition
were Krishna Manandhar and Sharada
Man Shrestha from Srijana College
of Fine Arts. The proceeds from the
competition will be handed over to
the same college to fund scholarships.
The participants of the contest
introduced themselves and
entertained the attendees with
popular songs and dance. Suleman
Shankar, the Iku sensation, entertained
the guests with his humor and
encouraged the participants to brush
up their talents during the training.
(Nimma Adhikari)
A Women’s Festival
Women’s Creation Center (WCC)
celebrated the glory of being a
woman with the 10th Dabur Special
Teej Festival 2011 in collaboration
with Direction Nepal Pvt. Ltd. from
28 July through 31 July at DECC Hall,
Tripureshwor. WCC, a not-for-profit
organization, has been working for
the development and empowerment
of Nepalese women for almost fifteen
years now.
The event was officially inaugurated
by Anuradha Koirala, founder and
executive director of Maiti Nepal, and
Chandani Joshi, vice chair of South
Asia Partnership International (SAPI).
Dabur Special Hair Oil was the main
sponsor of the festival.
All the participants were given
participation certificates and three
among them were awarded prizes
as gesture of appreciation and
encouragement. (Nimma Adhikari)
Introducing Little
Miss World
The display of the handmade
products was followed by a launch
party. The showcased items were
for sale and the proceeds will be
utilized by The Esther Benjamins
Trust to enhance the skills of
abandoned, abused, trafficked and
displaced children. (Nimma Adhikari)
in 11th Little Miss World in Turkey
in October. Rohit Shakya, director/
coordinator for Nepalese Council
also highlighted the aim for organizing
the pageant – to promote and
introduce the culture, tradition and
ethnicity of Nepal in the international
arena.
Nepalese Council proudly introduced
the final 30 participants of Little Miss
World Nepal on 30 July at DECC Hall,
Tripureshwor. After the success of
Miss India Worldwide Nepal pageant,
Nepalese Council came up with the
pageant of Little Miss World Nepal
2011 to enhance the talent of young
girls between 9 and 13 years of age.
The title holder will represent
Nepal among 45 other countries
During the festival, the hall became
a one-stop destination for shoppers
with an eclectic collection of
handicraft, traditional women’s wear,
gift items, jewelry, home appliances,
mobile phones, baby care products
and Teej souvenir in over 100 stalls.
A variety of food stalls satiated the
appetite of the picky and hungry
fest-goers.
Entrance to the festival was at Rs.
25, and 15 percent of the proceeds
are to be used for the women
empowerment projects. (Nimma Adhikari)
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Votoo Art Beat
30 July, Picasso
Votoo, a newly established event management company, was back
with another mind blowing event blending art and music. The
event featured works of artists Krishna Thing and Aditya Aryal
followed by live performance by Samriddhi Rai. DJ Ashutosh and
DJ Nishant rocked the dance floor with their turn tables.
Rai did a cover of Parelima, Sundarta ko, Timi Bina and many more
including some hit English numbers. The best bit was when she
called Manoj KC to perform on stage. The crowd at the lounge
enjoyed the event the most when Manoj KC performed the hit
number Dherai Dherai Auncha Man Ma with Sabin Rai. But that
was not it. Nattu Shah was too called on stage. Now this drove
the crowd more wild.
Aryal on the other hand showcased his glow-in-dark paintings
themed Love and Hate. According to Aryal, Love and Hate means
the existence of both love and hate in Nepali society. He said, “In
the paintings, I am trying to display the imbalanced situation of
our nation.”
The event was followed by an amazing session by DJ Ashutosh
and DJ Nishant. The ambience complemented the bash very well,
as it created a house party environment.
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Mega Marks First Anniversary
23 July, Mega Mahal
On a drizzling Saturday, all the banks were closed except for Mega Bank.
The gates were open and the bankers were dressed in the national
dress and identical sarees representing the colors of the national flag
and the bank. Mega Bank celebrated its first anniversary at its head
office located in Kantipath.
Chairman of Mega Bank Prof. Dr. Madan Kumar Dahal and Chief
Executive Anil Shah handed over a cheque amounting to Rs. 100,000
to Dil Shova Shrestha, founder and chairperson of Briddha Awastha
Byawasthapan Tatha Samajik Kalyan Guthi a social organization dedicated
to the care of the aged and little children.
The bank which officially commenced its banking operations last year
has been able to mobilize deposits of Rs 5.37 billion and has advanced
loans of Rs 4.83 billion. It has successfully opened 13 branches over the
country becoming banker to over 30,000 customers in its very first year
of operation. The bank plans to opens 15 additional branches within
this fiscal year and to have 50 branches within the first five year of its
operation.
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1. Prasan Syangden 2. Nattu Shah 3. Elisha Shrestha 4. DJ Raju 5. DJ
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Shrestha 4. Gopal
Khanal 5. Anupama
Khunjeli 6. Shambhu
Bikram Thapa 7. Mukti
Ram Pandey 8. Madan
Kumar Acharya 9. Dr.
Duman Thapa 10.Tulsi
Ram Pokharel 11.
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Assortment of Entertainment
30 July, Moksh
In addition to celebrating the launch of Himalayan Java – the happening coffee
joint in the town – Moksh took the opportunity to entertain the audience
with brilliant dance and play performances.
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The event commenced at around 3 in the afternoon with Power Yoga. Open
to anyone who wanted to calm their nerves and get a taste of a peaceful
mind, the session was conducted at the Pranamaya Yoga Studio. After an hour
long yoga session, the participants were escorted to the recently opened
Himalayan Java at Moksh where varieties of coffee were served with 50
percent discount for the day. In the evening, the crowd was entertained by
Nrityaangan, a trio of classical dancers. The dance portrayed the attributes
and forms of Lord Shiva. After a full-fledged performance of half an hour, the
audience moved towards the hall where the play ‘Kafka’ was staged.
1. Deep Shrestha 2. Karma 3. Raj Gyawali 4. Raymon Das Shrestha and Kayle
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Official Launching of Toshiba
20 July, Hotel Yak & Yeti
Toshiba has partnered with EOL to launch the world’s first battery operated 24 inch
LED TV. After twenty six years of Chaudhary Group coming together with Toshiba to
launch its color television in Nepal, they are joining hands again together to officially
launch Toshiba audio video products and home appliances.The Power Charger series
is expected to do well in the Nepali market. A global leader in advanced technology,
Toshiba was established in 1875. It operates a global network of more than 490
companies with over 200,000 employees. Chaudhary Group, the head company of EOL,
will soon be launching its own digital shopping website and three new digital outlets.
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1. Dr. Sanjeev Uprety
2. Prof. Dr. Abhi Subedi
3. Narayan Wagle
4. Narahari Acharya
5. Jagadish Ghimire
6. Dr. Shankar Prasad
Uprety
7.Sharada Sharma
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Exploring the different modern
philosophies of human civilization,
Sanjeev Uprety’s recently launched
book ‘Siddhanta Ka Kura’ lays
out a comprehensive guide to
understanding them. The launch
started off with a skit that illustrated
various theories of the book as
well as a lighting of the lamp. The
skit, performed by six characters,
was apt in showing how all different
characters interpret a sole semiabstract image in six different ways.
The book is based on the similar
assumption that if six people could
disagree so much among one
another on a single image, it is hard
to imagine the level of disagreements
concerning various theories in our
lives.
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Prof. Dr. Abhi Subedi talked about the
book before introducing the writer
who gave a brief account of the
book and shared some humorous
anecdotes. Lasting only a little more
than an hour, the launch of Akshar
Creations’ second production was
thoroughly absorbed by the guests.
A Complete Bash
29 July, The Tantra Restaurant
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Arbitary Constant:Volume I was a complete evening with all elements of fun – good
music, wonderful singers and a well-choreographed walk by models showcasing
semi-casuals from Karuna Natural Wears and Uma Pluma. The first part of the event
took place outdoors where a team of four talented singers and Manas Ghale of
Nepsydaz fame sang to the beats played by DJ BPM. Dirty Bit, I Remember, Till the
World Ends and Tonight I am Loving You were some of the songs that singers
Supriya Gurung, Sajjan Raj Vaidya, Supriya Pradhan and Navaneeta Amatya
did full justice to. The ‘fashion’ show was more of a casual affair with the
glamorous element missing but it complemented the whole package
which when seen collectively, was extravagant. The second part of
the event took place indoors with DJ K-world from Thailand getting
the party going. The event was hosted by Sanjay Gupta and Jyoti
Shrestha while Sumina Karki styled the models and Sujita Gurung
choreographed the act.
“Overwhelming,” said DJ BPM when asked what he, as one of
the brains behind the event, thought about Arbitary Constant:
Volume I. “The response from everyone was great. I hadn’t
expected it to be what it turned out to be. The only sad part
was the interference of the cops who spoiled the after party,” he
continued. Though the crowd did not want the party to stop, the
night ended earlier than it was supposed to.
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1. Supriya Pradhan 2. Jyoti Shrestha,
Sanjay Gupta and DJ BPM
3. Manas Ghale 4. Supriya Gurung
5. Navaneeta Amatya
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4
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let the good times begin
T
maverick’s musings
The Migration Westward
— Mita Hosali
his is the time of year
that many bright young
things fly off, like a flock of
migratory birds, to their
voyage of discovery in the US of A.
Their parents, siblings, hajuramas,
hajurbuas, phuphus, maijus, and
friends left behind, line the
pavements of Tribhuvan Airport
where garlands, tikas and good
advice are traded, along with tears
of happiness and hope.
by January.You have to hedge
your bets – the valiant few submit
well in excess of 20, with the
daring minority peppering their A
list with some Ivy League choices,
and then falling back on the lesser
known to increase their chances
should their luck run dry. Most are
advised to include at least one ED
(or Early Decision) which to the
initiated means they are bound to
go to that college if accepted.
Nepali students are being admitted
into US colleges in larger numbers
than ever before, many with
handsome scholarships, and a few
well-heeled kids who can dip into
family coffers, without. The fate
and fortune of the thousands of
students who apply every year can
never be predicted. The kids with
the best grades are not always
those who get in – and must satisfy
themselves with studying in the
neighboring country where colleges
are aplenty and standards are high
– but do not carry the prestige of
an education in the land of O for
opportunity and Obama.
The application package includes
the standard Statement of Intent,
The Incident that Changed My
Life, A Life Experience that has
Influenced My Values – you get the
general picture. The young hopefuls
scribble and pound out their
deepest and innermost reflections
and sentiments. Some are incredibly
thoughtful and earnest. Others are
painfully raw. Occasionally, some
are exercises in high school essay
writing gone awry. And a few are
just downright manipulative and
creatively dishonest. Everyone is
innovative with the financial details
– if you get this wrong, you run the
risk of not being accepted or being
admitted and having to cough up
goodly amounts of the green bills.
The point is you have 15 minutes
to grab the imagination of the
person going through thousands of
applications.
There is an art to this application
process. Having watched and waited
with young hopefuls who send out
reams of applications to colleges
some have never heard of; but as
they knowingly tell me, this or that
college has a track record of taking
Nepali students every year, I was
fascinated anew by the commercially
calibrated industry that further
education has become. Meanwhile,
navigating this maze has had to be
mastered by some schools that have
established good connections with
admission boards and alumni.
The cycle begins every year in
the fall and there is usually a mad
scramble to get applications in
When the colleges begin to respond,
nails are bitten to the quick and
mobile phones are ringing off the
hook as the young hopefuls check
inboxes with a pathological fear of
being one of the rejected runnersup. Some get deferred, others get
accepted with no scholarship and
a huge price tag.The lucky ones
get acceptances as EDs roll in with
generous bursaries. And the ill-fated
ones get rejection after rejection.
Movies at QFX
Singham
Release Date: 22 July
The Hindi remake of a
Tamil Blockbuster, the
film revolves around
an honest, diligent and
honored inspector
Bajirao Singham who
fights against injustice
and prejudice using
his own ethics and
principles.
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kajal
Agarwal
Director: Rohit Shetty
Smurfs 3D
Release Date: 29 July
When the evil wizard
Gargamel chases the
Smurfs out of their
village, they tumble
from their magical
world and into Central
Park. Just three apples
high and stuck in the
Big Apple, the Smurfs
must find a way to get
back to their village
before Gargamel tracks
them down.
Rise of the Planet of
the Apes
Release Date: 5 August
Set in present day San
Francisco, Rise of the
Planet of the Apes is an
origin story where man’s
own experiments with
genetic engineering lead
to the development of
intelligence in apes and
the onset of a war for
supremacy.
Cast: James Franco, Andy Serkis
and Freida Pinto
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Cast: Hank Azaria, Katy Perry,
Jonathan Winters
Director: Raja Gosnell
www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220
Schools in Kathmandu have an
intense competition going – and
there are some exceedingly
unhappy comments traded
between rival institutions that
seem to believe that there is a plot
to keep out students from one
school to the advantage of another.
The demographics are interesting
to be sure and not having studied
this but purely on an anecdotal
basis, it seems odd that kids from
some schools apply in droves to
particular colleges – and get in. OK,
maybe this is an aberration but
it seems unusual that this year a
Women’s College in New England
took five young ladies from one
well-known school leaving very few
openings for other good schools.
I am happy for them, as they are
known to me, but it does set
tongues wagging.
One is left to wonder what these
young folks, who leave with a deep
sense of Nepali national pride,
will morph into and how many
will become part of the Diaspora.
So many of them are exposed
to all things American before
they set foot in the holy land; the
attractions, and downsides, of
Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken,
Taco Bell and McDonalds are well
known to them. Designer fashions
roll off their lips even if they can
only afford to wear knock-offs. And
US-made movies and TV serials are
the great cultural influences they
immerse themselves in long before
they leave these shores.
As teenagers are rarely political,
their political antennae are not
always finely tuned – and they will
be putty for the land where you can
party, do sex and drugs but please
do not do or talk politics. This is a
country that puts a lot of stock by
refusing to engage in high-minded
political activism. They will develop
a taste for the latest in gadgets, cars,
name-brand clothing and, above all,
for consumerism – and more than
likely, that all-American accent and
telltale brashness that often goes
with this territory.
Although many may join the
ranks of South Asians dominating
the investment banking world,
some will come home and work
with NGOs, perhaps immersing
themselves in development
work. Others will return and join
the family business or start-up
ventures here.Very few will want
to sully their hands in the rough
and tumble world of politics.
And certainly, many will be lured
by the giant vortex that is the
US of A which sucks up young
talent and, once the spin cycle is
over, spits out happy clones who,
overwhelmed by life in the fast
lane and a need to prove their
mettle, will climb aboard the gravy
train and soon forget what they
nostalgically wrote in their college
applications. !
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H
aving a perfect boss is
like finding the perfect
boyfriend. You know he
is out there, somewhere,
you just don’t know where. But
while choosing to become single
until you find ‘the one’ could
be considered a good move, the
same theory quite doesn’t work
the same way when it comes to
one’s career.
With cut-throat competition
out there and swelling inflation
to watch out for, breaking up
with WORK to spend some lone
time indeed is a bad, bad idea.
And what’s the nearest option
for grabs at times like these?
Compromise and settle with the
job that you spot in your proximity radar, thus beginning a
journey into a dynamics that
could be anything but dynamic.
The many job switches I have
had interning here, part-timing
there, I have had the experience of working with and for
wonderful people. And honestly
I have never really had a bossboss as much as they were dais/
didis who mentored me well. So
I can’t really describe how a bad
boss would be but going by the
rants of many of my friends, a
bad boss would have characteristics as follows:
Arrogant – This person
thinks he/she is so good and
knows about everything in the
world, that any work that his/
her subordinate produces would
never be good enough for him/
her.
Angry – He/She has a temperament of a time-bomb. Tick
this person the wrong way and
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Kathmandu Chapters
Every bit of Kathmandu’s zingy-zany soul as it unfolds every week
The Perfect Boss
— Samriddhi Rai
you fall casualty to the horrendous blast.
Basically, just a pain in the,
ahem, backside.
I really think an angry, domineering and a bully of a person
is a person who is mostly just
angry at himself. And it’s the
same with an angry boss – he/
she is actually really angry at
his/her own shortcomings and
his/her inability to perform
well – an insecure human all in
all; so the best way to deal with
a person like that is by not taking things too personally.
But how would a perfect boss
be like? And if you want to be
a perfect boss, how to be one?
Here are some pointers:
1. Occasional showering
of compliments: Don’t drown
them with it though or risk
sounding phony. Compliments
can sometimes be great motivators to improve performance at
a workplace. Moreover, science
approves that it’s only human
to want to be appreciated and
liked. So you’re in a way catering to a basic human desire by
doing so.
2. All that glitters: Is really
gold, especially in an office setting. People are naturally drawn
to smart looking people. So as
the boss, you should religiously tidy up your outfit, practice
good hygiene, stay fit, smell
nice and master the art of good
etiquette. Showing off your expensive branded apparel occasionally doesn’t hurt either. It
says that you earn more, which
will motivate your subordinates
to work that much harder.
3. A smile will take you miles:
“If you smile at the world, the
world will smile at you”; whoever coined this phrase had clearly
mastered the key element to
winning people’s hearts. In psychology, the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that you may
actually be able to improve your
mood and that of others by simply smiling. So we say that you
smile away. Make this world a
happy place and your subordinates even happier.
4. Always be on time: Being
an early bird in the office shows
that you’re dedicated to your
work. Your subordinates prob-
ably already love you by now;
it’s time to give them a reason
to idolize you.
5. Deliver, deliver, and deliver: That is why you were
hired in the first place – to lead
a team that delivers. Try to create a positive atmosphere, one in
which creative energy flows uninhibited, and watch your company climb up that corporate
ladder.
It was only a week back that
I was reading a book, and a
paragraph somewhere in there
struck me. It read something
in the lines of “one’s delivery
at work should be equivalent
to what one’s being paid. If
you find excuses to fall short
of your duties and deliver less
than you’re being paid for then,
be ready for the ‘career Karma’
to come bite you in you’re a**.
Meaning, you will forever rot in
the job you will never love.”
And I got to thinking, that it
could be highly unlikely in Nepal that one is being paid more.
In fact, the popular complaints
of people is that they’re getting
paid way less than what they
deserve. So what does one do in
such cases? Work hard still and
give the best of what you have
to your work, to the world and
Karma will find a way to sweep
you off your feet with a dream
job you’ve always longed for.
But who is a perfect boss or
what is a dream job, really? I believe these are merely over-rated
terms. No boss or job will be
good enough for a person who
revels at finding faults and excuses to not perform to the best
of their capacity. At the end of
the day, it’s the self-motivated
people who reach the pinnacle
of success in any field. They’re
their own mentors; they’re their
own perfect bosses.
There has always been just
one perfect boss, and it’s YOU.
Henceforth, the search for the
perfect boss ends right here. !
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different strokes
Lessons in Love
— Mahima Shrestha
T
his all begins when I’m
packing for a trip to
Bombay and putting my
iPod in my handbag – its
everything I need for airports,
flights and long taxi rides –
what did I ever do without it?
An image of my very first
iPod pops its way into my head
and I find myself thinking of
my pink iPod mini. At the time,
I thought it was the most fantastic thing ever and now my
phone has more storage capacity than that – what the hell was
that ever enough for!?
This next thing is really
what gets this whole thing going – I find myself thinking of
other things I thought were
hot stuff that year – osho chappals, cloth bags, a particular
boyfriend – and as epiphanies
don’t really care about convenience or timing, I find myself
15 minutes before I need to
leave for the airport at Lesson# 1: iPods and boyfriends
– you get over them both.
This realization leads to a
series of epiphanies about love,
relationships and boyfriends –
turns out iPods have a lot in
common with these.
The next story is linked to
the same iPod mini. It was a 4
GB mini with nothing except
MP3 audio tracks – no videos,
no apps, no touch screen, not
even one full Harry Potter audio book. But still, it was the
coolest thing I owned, and
I was in utter awe of it. One
thing: when I plugged it into
the charger three days later,
it was working just fine! Lesson # 2: Give problems a
good night’s sleep (or two
or three...) before you freak
out about them.
Fast forward five years and
two months from that dramat-
It was a 4 GB mini with nothing
except MP3 audio tracks – no videos,
no apps, no touch screen, not even
one full Harry Potter audio book.
But still, it was the coolest thing I
owned, and I was in utter awe of it.
morning I took my iPod out of
my bag and it was dead – blank
screen, no response. Put in on
charge, still nothing. At the
time when I had a Nokia 2100
for a cell phone, the thought
that I’d damaged beyond repair something as precious as
an iPod was devastating – I
just couldn’t face it. So I did
what any reasonable, rational
person would do in this situation – I hid it at the back of
my cupboard and left it there
for three days. Now here’s the
ic day in Bombay and I’m in
Kathmandu with a black 160
GB iPod classic. I come home
from a Friday night, plug in
my iPod and it doesn’t work.
I unplug, plug in, reset and
plug in again – no response. I
think I’m drunk, this must be
a really lame dream; I go to
sleep. I wake up next morning – this is not a dream. My
iPod is dead. So I do what I
figured was the most reasonable thing for a 24 year old
to do when she discovers her
iPod is dead – I went running to my mom’s room and
showed it to her. She took it
to the Apple store and the
guy looked at his records
and said, “You’re very lucky
– your warranty expires tomorrow. And so I got a brand
new iPod free. Lesson # 3:
iPods, like relationships,
need a little bit of magic.
Turns out my iPod has
been teaching me lessons
in love for the past five years
and I’ve been too busy – or too
blind – to see them… or maybe
these kinds of things only occur to people with too much
time on their hands. !
off the shelf
South of the Border,
West of the Sun
— Sumina Subba
Author: Haruki Murakami
Y
ou cannot always get what you want: a bitter truth we all
need to swallow. Look inside yourself, you will find the
haunting feeling of ‘incompleteness’. There is something
missing within you, and you are desperate for a second
chance. What if life gives you a second chance to gain all that
you had lost? Would you snatch it or would you be wise to let
it glide? If only we had the power to ignore our heart’s desire,
we would not have to suffer like fools. Based on these matters
of the heart, Haruki Murakami creates a lovely tale of love, fate
and death.
The novel is narrated through the protagonist, Hajime who is
born six years after the end of World War II in a small Japanese
town. Throughout his childhood, he has somewhat developed a
habit of being a loner because he is the only child. He was what
people thought a ‘spoiled, weak and self-centered’ only child. It
is here he meets Shimamoto who is also an only child but suffers from polio. She is hard working but composed and reserved
in nature but unlike Hajime, she ‘consciously wrapped herself
in a protective shell’. They quickly become close friends and
share the common love of books, cats and listening to Rossini,
Beethoven, Liszt, and Nat King Cole. However, they part their
ways after elementary school but she leaves a special place in
his heart and memory. In high school, he is still a typical loner
who hates competing against others and finds a girlfriend, Izumi. Through her, Hajime discovers a shocking revelation that he
can ‘just by living, damage another human being beyond repair’.
As a university student, he is briefly involved in a few student
demonstrations, finally ending up as a school textbook editor, a
job which bores him to the core. Time passes by and thirty year
old Hajime meets Yukiko while traveling and gets married to
her. With the help of his wealthy father-in-law and the growing
economy, he is able to establish two successful jazz bars. However, one rainy night in November brings an unexpected visitor
at his doorstep, Shimamoto quietly sipping a daiquiri. Can he
ever forget his first true love? Will he leave his wife and kids to
be with his love?
This really is a beautiful prose by one of the finest writers of
our times, and also my personal favourite. The pages are filled
with that familiar feeling when you love someone and the pangs
of despair when you lose them. We all are flawed but the choice
to rise above them is the crucial bit. “The hands of a clock run
in only one direction” writes Murakami, and how ironic it seems.
What we mere mortals would not give to turn back the time to
fulfill our heart’s desire? !
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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given to this group of
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who all died at the age
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Celebrate open mic wild Wednesdays
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Buffalo Meat
Ladies Special
Tantra is going easy
on the ladies starting
18 August. On entry,
every lady will receive
a complimentary
cocktail. So, gear up
for some fun time
and celebrate your
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Food Courtesy: Bu Keba - The Organ
ic Village Café
– Sandeep Khatri
D
uring my childhood, we
lived in rented rooms in
Bhimsensthan. Growing
up in a Newar community, I developed the passion for
Newar culture, art and food.
There was no restriction on
consuming buffalo meat.
Like my father, my mother had no problems with
it either, but I was not
allowed to bring buffalo meat home.
There was this
local eatery my
father would
visit in the
eve n i n g s.
He would
bribe me
with buffalo delicacies while he
enjoyed the local spirits. Later,
when I moved to Bhimsengola,
I made good friends with someone who halied from an orthodox Brahmin family. He loved
momos more than anything, and
the code for whenever we needed
to have momos would be, “Mitji,
let’s go for I,” I being the literal
translation of the initial letters
of momo – mo.
Things have changed a lot
now and buffalo meat has become a reasonable source of
protein for people, regardless of
their so-called class. Nevertheless, when I decided to introduce
buffalo steak in my restaurant,
there were objections. I was
warned that a restaurant like
mine would degrade itself by
selling buffalo momo and steak.
Today, our restaurant has made
an identity with its buffalo steak
– something others have hardly
done in Nepal.
Buffalo meat has
lighter flavor and
does not leave
a greasy feeling
on your tongue
like beef. It has
3.5 times less
fat than beef
and is lower in
cholesterol.
Why is buffalo meat perceived the way it is? I took my
curiosity to the next level and
got my answers in old texts.
For me, not eating buffalo meat
in the name of caste or creed is
just lame; in fact it is another
way of discrimination. I still remember when I was forbidden from paying
a visit to our
Kul
Devta
food bites
Bidhata KC
Artist
Bidhata KC has been actively
involved in the arts for around 15
years now. A founding member of
School of Creative Communications,
the visual artist has had 40
exhibitions and installations so far.
After having traveled remote areas
of Nepal and abroad as artist in
residence, she is currently involved
with Yala Maya Kendra as the
curator.We delve into the culinary
interests of the teacher and Arniko
National Youth Art Award recipient.
Presenting to you Bidhata KC’s food
bites:
If you are in the mood for
cold coffee, where do you go?
Himalayan Java, Thamel
What sauce do you prefer
with your lasagna?
Both white and red sauce
What is your favorite from
these cuisines?
(family deity) because I ate buffalo meat.
Studies show that Bubalus –
the Latin name for water buffalo
– were domesticated over 7,000
years ago in China. It is said that
they survived well in Nepal, India, Thailand, and Burma. I have
seen ancestor warriors in Thai
movies go to war astride buffaloes. It is no wonder buffaloes
were not new to the Newardominated Kathmandu which
was heavily engaged in business
with its northern neighbor. The
fertile land, the numerous rivers,
and enough swampland made a
perfect heaven for buffaloes. It
is believed that buffaloes were
introduced to other regions via
silk route by the Hang dynasty.
Buffalo meat is considered
better than beef even though
Chinese – Chicken Chili
Thai – Tom Yum
Indian – Masala Dosa
Italian – Pasta
One cuisine you die for?
Continental
Are locals neglected in
restaurants when there are
foreign guests around?
I can’t remember an incident, but
I guess these things happen.
One restaurant in the city
which you think has been
able to improve its standard
over time.
Nanglo Pub and Restaurant at
Durbar Marg – it has managed to
maintain its quality over the years.
– Mannat Shrestha
the textures are similar. Buffalo meat has lighter flavor and
does not leave a greasy feeling
on your tongue like beef. Secondly, buffalo meat has 3.5 times
less fat than beef and is lower in
cholesterol. The protein content
in buffalo meat is 35 percent
higher than beef; it also contains
Omega 3 – good fat for your
health. People who have enough
omegas in their bodies are less
likely to have heart attack, cancer, Alzheimer’s, depression,
schizophrenia, attention deficiency disorder and high blood
pressure. These healthful properties come from the diet of the
buffaloes which is largely green
leaves and algae. No wonder you
savor great pizza with buffalo
mozzarella. No wonder buffalo
milk is rich and thick. !
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undercover gourmet
Chicken Wings, Rs 250
Straordinaria Italiano
Hunan Fry Chicken Rs. 320
– Garrulous Foodie
Picasso
Jhamshikhel, Lalitpur
5009076
King Jumbo Prawn @ Rs. 1600 with
complimentry Bikini Martiny
Chapter 9
Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, 525979
Tandoori Mixed Grill Kebabs, Rs.525
My Happiness Index
Furnishings
Ambience
Cutlery
Service
Restroom
My rating
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differentiated, rustic yet comfortable
pleasant indoors, the terrace is rejuvenating
Acceptable yet ergonomic
Don’t go for the terrace if you require constant attention
An old bathroom redone
Good for idle weekdays and work weekends
eekends arrive on a
lazy note – unfortunately for me, the lazy
note ends as soon as
I get up. Some work, a meeting
or a casual lunch with a long lost
friend – a Saturday to-do list is
something I really look forward
to because that is when I hit this
destination. La Dolce Vita is the
place I’m talking about – secluded
from the hustle of Thamel in an
old building with yellow walls
and red chili peppers painted.
Spread across three floors, each
distinct in the way it’s done, La
Dolce Vita gives me the options I
would desire of. My favorite spot
is the terrace with the pleasant
greenery and privacy it has on offer – privacy in the sense you usually don’t have the service staff
around. So, whenever I’m at the
terrace, I make sure I order everything I want to have, and suggest
you to do the same.
From among the starters, I
go for the bruschetta – chopped
tomatoes, olives and basil on four
huge slices of bread. If you are
used to the canapé type bruschetta, the ones here will surprise you;
if you’re not, the regular flavor
won’t either. If you wish for a different starter to your meal, ask
for Insalata Caprese – slices of
tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.
Plum tomatoes are most desired,
but even if they serve the regular ones, they work just fine as
long as they’re not overripe. The
fresh basil garnish gives the extra
aroma required and the generous
dash of olive oil and dried oregano add to the play of flavors. And
then you have rolls of mashed
potatoes and cheese served with
ketchup. These might be a little
over-salted for the regular taste
bud; a small request to the service
staff will do the trick.
5 Ws
Where’s it located?
Thamel
What to wear?
Casuals or informals
Why drop in?
The Italian fares
When to visit?
Late afternoon
How much to carry?
Two thousand five hundred for
two with taxes
For the main course, well you
may have the pizza if you want to;
I can vouch for one here. But I will
more of talk about the options
that go unnoticed - options that
you should actually consider. The
ravioli in tomato sauce is a filling
deal. Cooked right and served in
a huge portion, the fare in tomato
sauce abounds with flavors and
aroma of garlic, tomatoes and
a multitude of fresh and dried
herbs. Go for the potato gnocchi
in mozzarella and tomato sauce if
you want to experiment further.
Very strong flavors and an assortment of aroma hit your tongue
and nose with every spoon. Use
the bread to scoop the abundant
sauce from the plate. I recommend
the generous serving for two unless you could eat a horse. Those
with carnivore desires should
go for the spaghetti served with
grilled chicken breast. The chicken is topped with fried onions and
garlic and is served with a cooked
sauce separately. You could use
the sauce with some salt added.
Combined with the spaghetti,
olive oil and black olives aplenty,
you couldn’t strike a wrong deal.
For the dessert, go for the
chocolate mousse – a two layer devour for the ultimate sweet tooth.
In case you have a liquor inclination, tiramisu should be great; but
you’re in for some strong flavors
if you wish to, I must tell you.
VERDICT
La Dolce Vita is different because it doesn’t wish to please every palate; it sticks to the originals
and strives to please those in for
the original stuff. So, if you don’t
like something, don’t force yourself to. You will find something
to go with your taste. As for the
service, first impression makes a
lasting impression and I am impressed with the manner the service staff have been groomed on
the menu. I haven’t come across
a member of the staff who can’t
pronounce the names on the
menu properly – a treat for the
ears, you’d agree. Kindly let me
know if you have. !
Crispy Chilli Potato Rs 100
Kathmandu Revolving Restaurant
New Road, 4241712
Tamarind Restro & Bar
Jhamshikhel, 5522626
Cheese Pizza Rs.220
Himalayan Cafe
Boudha 6, 4492274
Third Eye Restaurant
Thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289
Stemed Fish on papillote, Rs. 499
Yin Yang Restaurant
White Forest Cake, Rs. 170
Third Eye Bakery
gourmet
for the adventurous palate
Magical Monsoon
at Hotel Himalaya
Of Sandwiches
and Crepes
T
he finest of monsoon
foods beckon all food loving Kathmanduites to
Hotel Himalaya 23 July
onwards. With its appropriately
titled “Monsoon Magic”, the
hotel is ready to serve up some
magical plates of scrumptious
food to keep you satiated and
healthy.
Renowned and experienced
chef Raj Kumar Adhikari, Sous
Chef with Hotel Himalaya, will
personally create a new menu
every week to keep the customers guessing and satisfied. For
this week, the chef has created
a fusion of continental food that
includes mouth watering salads, soup, entrées and desserts.
Guests can pick from an assortment of healthy salads like corn
and bell pepper salad or the
lettuce and cheese salad, while
entrées include a titillating
combination of spicy delights
like Tandoori chicken, Indian
breads, lemon essence rice and
the local mutton curry.
“We’re basically going for a
fusion theme for the event with
the chef choosing different items
for the menu to complement the
monsoon,” says Rohit Sharma,
Food and Beverage Manager
for Hotel Himalaya. With this
in mind, a monsoon barbeque
has been developed in the ‘Action Counter’ that serves the
best of pork chops, prime mini
steaks, marinated grilled vegetables and chicken. Along with
this, the counter also serves the
Asian Sizzling Wok – a varied
assortment of vegetables and
herbs. And to top it all up, the
dessert includes a special Monsoon Magic Cake, apple strudel
and rainbow mousse.
With the garden, indoor seats
at Café Horizon, the terrace
and the pool all open to guests,
the setting exudes a calm and
soothing environment. Priced at
Rs. 1,299 per person that with
a complimentary drink, the offer ensures you not only get to
munch on the chef ’s culinary
delights but also enjoy the live
three-piece semi-acoustic band.
(Pawas Manandhar)
For reservations, call 5523900
Overlooking the wonderfully landscaped garden and the iconic
Boudhanath Stupa is the setting for Hyatt’s food promotion,
Sandwiches and Crepes. With a casual setting and cool ambience,
the lounge sets a soothing environment for customers and visitors
alike. “The Lounge is a convenient and comfortable meeting venue
and serves specialty beverages, light meals as well as afternoon tea
selections,” says Kiran Adhikari, Public Relations Executive for Hyatt.
Sandwich and crepe lovers get to relish the best of Hyatt’s
scrumptious sandwiches and crisp crepes from 11 am to 6 pm,
everyday. With executive chef Subrata Debnath creating an immense
variety of sandwiches to choose from, guests could have a hard time
picking one over another – smoked salmon, tuna, roast chicken,
pepperoni and cheese are all included in the menu.
Along with this, the promotion also offers crepes, a type of very thin
pancakes, with fillings of blackberry compote, hazelnut and chocolate,
banana and toffee. Cust omers can choose from either chocolate
or vanilla crepes served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh
whipped cream. The sandwich breads are baked freshly at Hyatt itself
and contain Maxi grains with ciabata, rye and Panini, and are served
with potato chips. “We usually serve guests who come for short
meetings, quick lunch, fitness club members and all those who prefer
sandwiches as well as crepes,” informs Adhikari.
A delectable sandwich costs between Rs. 775 and Rs. 1,030 without
taxes while Rs. 650 will fetch you a crispy crepe. (Pawas Manandhar)
Read
Every Thursday
bazaar
More of Mazda
The 2011 Mazda 3 has arrived in the market in
both four-door sedan and four-door hatchback
variants. The all new Mazda3 comes with more
emotion, more refinement, more power and more
Mazda’s sporty DNA. The sedan and hatchback are
available in i and s trims.
Standard equipments include 16-inch steel wheels,
a 60/40 fold-down rear seatback, height-adjustable
driver seat, tilt-and-telescoping steering column,
power windows and mirrors, and a four-speaker
stereo with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack
and steering-wheel controls. The 3i Sport adds airconditioning, a temperature display and the option
of automatic transmission. The 3i Touring adds
16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, power
door locks, cruise control, Bluetooth phone and
audio connection, and a six-speaker stereo.
The 3s Sport (available as sedan and hatchback)
adds to the 3i Touring a bigger engine, different
front and rear fascias, 17-inch alloy wheels,
fog lights, dual exhausts, rear lip spoiler, more
aggressively bolstered front seats, upgraded
upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and
shift knob, trip computer, and electroluminescent
gauges. The 3s Grand Touring adds automatic
bi-xenon headlights with auto-leveling and corner
markets & launches
New Kia Showroom
swivel illumination, heated side mirrors, dual-zone
automatic climate control, heated front seats,
leather upholstery and an eight-way power driver
seat with driver memory functions.
Optional on the 3i Touring and all 3s trims is the
Moonroof & Bose package that adds a sunroof
and a 10-speaker surround-sound system with an
in-dash six-CD changer. The Tech package available
on the 3s includes keyless ignition/entry, satellite
radio and a navigation system with steering wheel
controls and a small, high-mounted display screen.
Satellite radio is also a dealer-installed option on
any Mazda 3, as is an iPod interface. The Mazda 3s is
powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 good for 167 hp and
168 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard,
with a five-speed automatic optional. It gives an
estimated fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon in
the city with the automatic (21 mpg city with the
manual). The hatchback has a roomier cargo area,
and is great for buyers who haul more stuff. (Anshu
Khadka)
CGCIM Opens in Nepal
CG-CEDEMAS Institute of Management
(CGCIM) has opened its doors in Kathmandu.
CEDEMAS or Center for Development
Management studies is a UK based not-forprofit institution dedicated to the enhancement
of management education and training in
emerging nations. This institute is a joint venture
between UK and Nepal, bringing together the
Chaudhary Group of Nepal, the Halifax Group
and CEDEMAS. It aims to train and educate a
new generation of managers and entrepreneurs
who are capable of promoting Nepal and taking
it to its rightful place in the global market of the
modern world. CGCIM will offer market-focused
courses in the fields of development management,
faculty training, strategic planning and leadership.
These courses have been especially designed
by the institution. The institute will also run
industry-specific short term master classes for
the working executives. (Yukta Bajracharya)
Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd.
the authorized sole distributor
of Kia Motors in Nepal, opened
its most recent Kia showroom
at its corporate headquarters in
Gairidhara. Kia Motors is the fourth
largest automaker of the world
with markets in European and
American continents. According
to the company, the exclusive
showroom at the corporate
headquarters will have all models –
Picanto, Rio, Cerato, Soul, Sportage,
Sorento and Pregio on display.
The company hopes to have at
least two hundred cars sold from
this outlet in this fiscal year and is
providing a special inaugural offer.
(Anshu Khadka)
Nano Hits the Roads
Sipradi Motors, the distributor of Tata Motors distributed the world’s
cheapest car the Tata Nanos, at an event held at Hotel Yak & Yeti on 30 July.
According to a press statement issued by the company, out of the 350 cars
that were booked, one hundred were handed out to customers.
Tata Nano, which the company also calls “People’s Car” was officially
launched in Nepal on 26 July. It completed a Nano Ko Yatra in order to test
its suitability on the Nepali terrain.
According to the press release, further deliveries started 31 July. (Sadikshya
Upadhyay)
Lifestyle Newspaper Every Sunday
ON
DS
STANW
NO
Weekly Wins from Pepsi
Dawa Sherpa was announced the winner for the second week
of Pepsi Party @ Namche. A lucky draw was held to choose the
winner. The prize was handed over to Lama by Eesh Sethi, Unit
Manager,Varun Beverages Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Pepsi launched a special promotion campaign Pepsi Party @
Namche on 17 July under which 20 grand prize winners get
a chance to party with Albatross at Namche. Under the same
campaign, a winner of a Sony sound system is announced daily and
that of a Sony home theatre system every week. (Yukta Bajracharya)
GIZMOS
Canon Camcorder
Primax International, the sole
authorized distributor of Canon
for Nepal, has unveiled a new
camcorder – Canon Legria FS405.
The newly launched camcorder is
equipped with 1/6 inch CCD, 41X
advanced zoom, dynamic mode
image stabilization and pre-REC
features. The Legria FS405 comes
with a night scene mode that
helps users shoot better videos
by maintaining high contrast and
quality in night scenes, producing
exceptional quality videos without
over compensation of light for vivid
and authentic night scenes and
suppressing flare in bright areas that
maintains contrast and details.
Other features include extended
recording up to 41 hours with an
optional 32 GB card or new SDXC
cards bundled transfer utility
that facilitates video footage for
transfer to PC directly and the
advanced zoom facility that helps
users utilize both optional and
digital zoom without any quality
compromise. According to the
company, Legria FS405 requires
low power resulting in longer
recording hours. The Legria
FS405 comes with a card slot
that supports SD or SHDC card.
one comfortable while watching
television from any position and
premium sound that throws
clear and rich audio.
D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67
ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571.
No. 78  3 August 2011
Contact: Primax International,
New Road, 4248074/4011688
CG’s Domestic LED
CG Electronics has rolled out
the first domestic LED TV in the
market. The HD LED TVs are
available in two sizes – 32 inch
and 23 inch.
“CG LED televisions come with
120 Hz real motion that makes
the picture look sharper, more
natural and smoother compared
to LEDs from other brands
available in the market,” said the
head of CG Electronics,Vinaya
Prakash Shrestha, in a press
statement issued by the company.
The television set is equipped
with a USB port for multimedia
interface, swivel base that makes
CG offers finance facility at zero
percent interest to its customers
to purchase the TV. They can
make a down payment and pay
the rest in installments of six
months, eight months or nine
months. The company has tied
with Guna Finance Company for
this service.
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