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HallofFrame
entertainment
GOURMET
GOURMET
Summer Style
Soul Connection
About Town
The Red Baron
Crab in the Fields
Delicious Memoirs
Excerpts from Mannat
Shrestha’s Rendezvous
with Kailash Kher – the
man who can make grown
men cry with his songs.
A photographic rewind
of the events and happenings in town – take a
look at what you did or
didn’t miss.
This time, we pick
the biopic on the
legendary WWI
fighter pilot Manfred
von Richthofen.
Summer is here with a whole
new season of style and
fashion. Fashionistas from the
screen give us a sneak peek
into their summer wardrobe.
Another remarkable
invention from our
chef at play – a marine
dish with a Nepali
twist!
Take home good food
memories and tangible
gifts and memoirs
from your visit at Café
Cheeno.
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HallofFrame
entertainment
GOURMET
GOURMET
Summer Style
Soul Connection
About Town
The Red Baron
Crab in the Fields
Delicious Memoirs
Excerpts from Mannat
Shrestha’s Rendezvous
with Kailash Kher – the
man who can make grown
men cry with his songs.
A photographic rewind
of the events and happenings in town – take a
look at what you did or
didn’t miss.
This time, we pick
the biopic on the
legendary WWI
fighter pilot Manfred
von Richthofen.
Summer is here with a whole
new season of style and
fashion. Fashionistas from the
screen give us a sneak peek
into their summer wardrobe.
Another remarkable
invention from our
chef at play – a marine
dish with a Nepali
twist!
Take home good food
memories and tangible
gifts and memoirs
from your visit at Café
Cheeno.
Saving
Everest:
Beyond the Death Zone
— Garima Rana
T
The garbage collection process
at the altitude is as arduous as one
expects. Due to thin air and harsh
conditions, the climbers carried
30-40 kg each at one go, and had
to make several trips back and
forth. During the clean up task,
which commenced back in 2010,
the team brought down 1.8 tons
of garbage – oxygen tanks, tent
equipment, sneakers, plastics, bottles, gas canisters, ropes, etc along
with two dead bodies.
Sophia Pande, a filmmaker
(with an MFA from NYU), saw
the project as a genuinely significant subject, hence a documentary was born. She teamed up with
Marina Martins, a Portuguese director from LA. Marina took the
opportunity and came to Nepal
with the equipment: harnesses, a
high definition camera and GoPro cameras (HD extreme sport
cameras). These small, light
weight gadgets were attached to
the climbers themselves and after
30 days of bone shattering work,
the team generated 33 hours
of footage. This footage in turn
brings us the feature length documentary under the production
and team work of the duo. ‘The
Death Zone’ premieres May 4 at
QFX Central, Civil Mall. !
Photo Courtesy: Namgyal Sherpa
he mission: to clean up
the icy pinnacle of ‘The
World’s Largest Dump
ing Site’. The task: an
extraordinarily dangerous feat.
Namgyal Sherpa, an avid climber, along with a team of 21 very
skilled and driven Nepali climbers and 10 support crew members, coordinated by Chakra
Karki, were to carry out the
first cleaning effort on the Everest summit - ‘The Death Zone,’
above 26,000 feet (8,000m). The
project was called - Extreme
Everest Expedition (EEE 2010).
The project came about when
Namgyal Sherpa, during his
many expeditions encountered
the horrific scene of mounting
abandoned garbage. The cause
was noble and well over due, but
the initial hurdle to overcome was
generating the funds required
(USD 100,000). The process began with the project being presented to the right people – the
donors. Corporate sponsors like
Nepal Investment Bank, Hulas
Steel, North Face and Surya Nepal came together and the project
was launched. The donors enthusiastically supported the venture,
which led to the collection of
seven million rupees.
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make your statement
just asking
What will your summer wardrobe
look like this season?
— Mannat Shrestha
There’s nothing that indicates
a lazy summer day quite
like the sun, sand and pretty
whites. So I would keep my
summer wardrobe fresh with
crisp cottons and linens since
they are the perfect fabric for
the season. I would choose
clean lines and soft, flowing
silhouettes.
My summer wardrobe is
going to be simple with
a lot of denims, tees and
shorts.
Aastha B, Singer
Kanchan Shrestha, Singer
I say cotton trousers and white
sandals will rule my wardrobe.
I also like Hats and bandanas
for summer.
Resh Marhatta, Actor
I’m actually confused what to get for
this season due to the unpredictable
weather but I guess mostly white
hues will dominate my closet. I think
I will have a lot of cotton fabrics, one
piece dresses, maxi dresses, flip flops,
and huge and elaborate hang bags.
Also I will have clothes made out
of Nepali materials like Dhaka and
Khadi.
Let’s see, I shall be updating
my wardrobe this summer
with skirts that have funky
floral prints, chiffon and cotton
dresses. I guess white trousers
and simple tank tops can’t be
ignored. Hmm… also let’s not
forget good old pair of jeans,
wedge heels and flats.
Reecha Ghimire, Actor
Manita Gurung, First Runner
up, Miss Mongol 2011
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Fr!day
Issue 64
| 27 April 2011
Ke Chha Kailash? Kailash Quotes
F
inally it was dusk and the year was coming to an end. Everything seemed regular on the streets. Vehicles plied on the
road and people rushed around with errands while there was
a great deal of hustle at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Capping
off a beautiful chilly evening, the packed China Garden swooned to
the Sufi-inspired music of the Indian phenomenon known as Kailash
Kher – and his band Kailasha. The after-rain weather – not too cold
yet breezy – complemented the soothing melody perfectly.
It took an hour of the audience’s patience but after the grand success
of Bryan Adams, everyone anticipated Kher’s concert to also be worth
the wait. And Kher did not fail to live up to his fans’ expectations.
The show opened with the bass-driven seductive song ‘Jaana Jogi
De Naal’ followed by hits from his discography including ‘Tauba
Tauba,’ ‘ Rang Deeni,’ ‘Teri Deewani,’ ‘Allah Ke Bande,’ and ‘Saiyyan.’
The highlight of the evening was when Kher performed the hit Nepali number ‘Kanchi he Kanchi’ to a surprised Nepali audience. “I
would like to call Kathmandu Rockmandu,” he commented. Yet that
was not it. As the Indian performer asked the audience, “Tapai lai
kasto chei?” he transcended the language barrier.
“When I sing live, I want to connect directly to the audience. I
want them to feel my presence in their flesh and bones,” shared the
Sufi king. With his blend of soft Sufi numbers and fast beat tracks,
Kher assorted a sense of ecstasy and carefree mystic in the nerves
of the audience.
The best part was, with every new song, the singer shared his
experience of his Nepal visit, “This is the place of the Himalayas,
the abode of Lord Shiva. Nepal is blessed by the Gods.”
As they say all good things must come to an end, Kher concluded
the evening with ‘Chak de Phatte.’ The energy was amazing and the
night memorable. Abhaya and the Steam Injuns took over the show
after Kher said his goodbyes.
Had the space been larger, a greater audience could have been accommodated. But too bad, the seating was limited. Then again, JPR
is promising more this New Year, so let’s wait and watch what more
surprises they in store for us. (Mannat Shrestha)
Words from the Organizer
Sunil Hamal, Director, JPR
I met Kailash Kher under circumstances. As
soon as I got a call from JPR, I rushed my
way to Soaltee. After waiting for quite some
time, the soulful melody King came dressed
in casuals, washed jeans and a green
jumper. With a bright smile and down to
earth attitude, he welcomed the reporters.
Excerpts of the conversation follow:
What is music to you (most obvious question)?
Music to me is a way of living and if you live in a way
your conscious self tells you, ‘Yes I have done something,’ when the entire world looks at you and gives
you a respectful smile, when you command respect,
it means you are living a life somewhat meaningful
to society and humanity. I think through music you
realize that because it is an expression of your inner
emotions – your feelings – these are all beyond
barriers of religion and gender. So music is definitely
another form of God to me.
How have you matured as a person?
I don’t know if I have matured yet, but each concert
and each song is an experience for me. As a person,
everything educates me more about life. More than
a good singer I want to be a good person. I think
singing is an art which reflects your personality; if
you are not a good soul, you can’t portray wellness
in your songs. So for me, every journey is an experience to be a good human being.
You have usually mentioned you father (Pt.
Mehar Singh Kher) as your inspiration. Can
you tell us a little more about your musical
background?
My father actually was the inspiration; I admired him
first as an individual then as my father. Although he
was not much of an educated person, he could still
win the hearts of millions and grab the attention of
many with sensible, great talks and deeds. Another
thing that made me admire him was that he was not
a trained singer. Whenever I heard him sing, I learnt
what he recited.
You have always been considered as a Pop Sufi
singer. What other genres would you want to
sing?
I don’t even know what I sing; it’s all up to people
what they feel like calling it. More than the term, I believe in soul, anything you do with genuine expression
is divine to me – whether you call it pop or rock.
What would you have been if you were not a
singer?
If I were not a singer, I would not be here because that
is what my motive is.When I left Delhi for Mumbai, I
told myself that if I could not be a singer, I would not
do anything and just dive into the ocean (laughs). I’m
sure God heard my inner feelings and granted my wish
as He did not want me to go to heaven and nag him.
Do you think luck plays factor? Have you
been lucky?
Yes luck plays a big part. I think I have been
very lucky. I believe destiny plays a big role and
destiny is formed through your deeds. It’s like
instant karma. When you do good to others, you
will have good luck.
How do you define yourself?
I don’t define myself yet. I’m still searching.
Is it the same feeling when you sing for movies and when you are doing a single?
When I’m recording for other music directors, I’m
singing their expressions. When I compose my music
with my band Kailasha, it’s my free expression; I’m
not bound by situations. There are situations though.
You have judged so many reality shows. Do
you think reality shows provide a good platform for upcoming singers?
It helps also but at times, it’s not beneficial. Sometimes even the law allows certain amount of drugs
to be prescribed but I guess it’s the limit that is
important.
For the audience:
I want to tell the audience that social problems are
everywhere but harmony and peace is what binds
the entire humanity. We should live in love because
we humans are the only species that have intelligence and a sensible mind. We need to use that for
betterment of the world. (Mannat Shrestha)
Events
It was really heartwarming to see
a brilliant response from Kathmandu people. We are happy to
learn that the scene in Kathmandu is fast growing and this has
encouraged us to come up with
bigger and better events.
Zenisha Moktan
Miss Nepal 2009
Samden Sherpa, Director,
Second Runner up,
Miss Nepal 2009
JPR Events
The event was a huge success and
the participation was outstanding.
We would like to thank all our
sponsors, NTY and especially the
audience for making the event
another historic success.
Kunchang Moktan
Fr!day spotted some well known faces at the
events and caught up for their reviews.
This is actually my second Kailash Kher concert. I really enjoyed the first one a lot, so I had
been looking forward to this one. Honestly, I
don’t regret my decision. I had a great time.
KK in Kathmandu was amazing, I was dying to
hear him live. It was magical. I got goose bumps
when he started singing Teri Dewani. It was a
great way to kick start the New Year!
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events
TOP 3
get more out of your weekends
With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out
this week and the next. Here are our top 3 picks:
1. Let’s Work The Talk
what’s on
Martin Chautari is organizing a discussion on various issues, Come join the discussion and make a
difference by your presence.
2.Think Ink
things to do
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3. Bounce In Lounge
Come and hangout in Bounce where the funky ambience will steer away your tiredness and live band
performance will boost your energy.
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The Ballad of the Sad Café
Date: 22 April (Sunday), Time: 4 pm to 7 pm, Venue: St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel
Bidha Sharma - 9803092500, Nitesh Raj Shrestha - 9803212974, r_nitesh@hotmail.
com
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April brings good news for all tattoo lovers in Nepal. Join the three-day event and get inked.
athmandu College of Management (KCM) Student Council presents
‘The Ballad of the Sad Café.’ Directed by Sajag Rana and co-directed
by Bishal Karki. KCM students have themselves acted in the drama.
POST US: Email event details to events@fridayweekly.com.np or call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for
listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space.
ART
Trained Photography
Opening Date: 11 April (Monday)
Closing Date: 25 April (Monday)
Time: 6:30 am onwards
Venue: Artudio, Jyatha
9841408425, 9841240341, artudio@
hotmail.com, imageschool.np@gmail.
com
The drama is about Amelia, the proprietor of the Sad Café, who
throws her new husband out of her bedroom on their wedding night. Torn
between anger and desire, the husband finally leaves town only to return
some years later to find Amelia showering all her affection on a dwarf
cousin who has come to live with her. At their first meeting, the dwarf is
hopelessly attracted to the husband. In turn, the husband moves back into
the Sad Café, threatening to run away with the dwarf if Amelia objects. The
day of reckoning soon arrives and the husband and wife meet to settle
their differences with their bare hands.
Besides the director and co-director themselves, the cast includes Kriti
Pokhrel as Amelia Evans, Arpan Khanal as Marvin Macy and Shirish Pokharel
as Cousin Lymon.
Ticket: Rs. 150
3
Qs
with Bishal Karki
Co-director,The Ballad Of the Sad Café
Yes! More Drama!
Sentiments and romance are part of life – they touch your soul,
inspire you, bring out expressions, and relate with every human
emotion dramatic.That is why dramas are interesting. Life’s a ballad,
sometimes the tune is melodious and at others it is melancholic, but
that’s the beauty of life – it is not perfect, therefore it is beautiful.
Bishal Karki, co-director of ‘The Ballad Of the Sad Café’ shares his say
on what his piece of art has in store for all those viewers who intend
to attend the screening on 22 April.
What does the drama try to tell? Can we expect more than just
an entertainment?
‘The Ballad of the Sad Café’ is a haunting tale of a human triangle that
culminates into an astonishing brawl; the drama introduces the audience to
Miss Amelia, a formidable southern woman whose café serves as the town’s
gathering place. It is a story about how Amelia falls in love, about how her
café came into being and about vengeance due to which the café died.
The audience will be in for an emotional roller coaster. There’s not much I
want to give away, you’d rather want to be at the screening of ‘The Ballad’
on 22 April at Donnelly Hall, St. Xavier’s School.
What kind of an audience do you expect to pull?
This drama presents a plot to excite a mature audience. Anyone who is
willing to reflect on what they will be watching will have a plenty of food for
thought and will definitely be enthralled by it.
Kathmandu College of Management (KCM) and the KCM Student Council
screen the KCM Annual Drama to provide students with an opportunity to
showcase their talents and also to get away from the hectic schedule that
the curriculum entails.
What unexpected can we expect?
Like I already mentioned, this is a drama where you can expect a lot of
sudden highs and lows. It has the element of love to make the heart melt,
hatred to make the blood boil and sorrow to make the soul weep.
(Shristi Ale)
Image School and Artudio
are running a two week Basic
Photography Training for all photo
enthusiasts. The course includes:
basic photography skill, tutorial
DVD and handouts, lecture by
Deepak Tolange, photojournalist
and Pradeep Yonzon,a senior fine
art photographer. Students are
requested to bring their own
camera but for those who don’t
own one, a camera will be provided.
instruments like sarangi, damaha,
harmonium and sahnai as well as
western instruments including the
saxophone, the keyboard, the violin
and the guitar.
Garden Symphony
Opening Date: 17 April (Sunday)
Closing Date: 29 April (Friday)
Time: 10:30 am to 6 pm
Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk
5522307,parkgallery.com.
np,studiopetals@wlink.com.np
Studio petals warmly invites you
to a private viewing of “Garden
Symphony” – the first solo
exhibition of Emira Doric Muftic
from Canada. Emira and her
husband, who spent the last twenty
years in Ethiopia, South Africa,
Canada and Nepal, pursued their
joint passion for art and especially
paintings even before their
marriage. The present collection
– the result of a nearly one year
experimental period at the studio
and field visits to the vicinity of
Kathmandu valley – includes water
color and gouache paintings on
botanical subjects. There will also
be musical performances by Hari
Maharjan and Chakra Lama.
Journalism and Mass Communication
and Deepak Samir, Station Manager,
Mero FM will take the lead in
discussing on the processing of FM
station by College of Journalism
and Mass Communication (CJMC).
Participation is open to all; discussions
will be held in Nepali.
Free Entry
FAIR/EXPO
Think Ink
Opening Date: 22 April (Friday)
Closing Date: 24 April (Sunday)
9841849786
Fee: Rs. 2500
Female Substantive
Opening Date: 8 April (Friday)
Time: 5:30 pm onwards
Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery,
4218048
Sampling of rare Asian textiles
from the private collection of
Barbara Adams and an exhibition of
paintings, ‘Female Substantive’ by the
British artist Ilsa Brittain, are taking
place at Siddhartha Art Gallery. The
sheer artistry on display, coupled
with the grace of lines and harmony
of colors, make this important work
both deeply feminine and undeniably
substantial.
Musical Amusements
Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk
Come enjoy an array of acrylic
paintings based on musical
instruments from the east and
the west by Ramesh Bikal, who
has participated in many art
exhibitions and workshops held
in Kathmandu since 2001. His
paints a variety of Nepali musical
A tattoo convention is a tattoo lover’s
dream come true and April brings
good news for all tattoo lovers in
Nepal. 57 national and international
artists will gather under one roof
to mark the first ever international
tattoo convention in Nepal. The threeday event includes on-spot inking
and piercing opportunities, tattoo art
competitions, musical performance by
reputed musicians of Nepal and much
more. Join the fun and witness Nepal
at its tattooing best.
Note: The gallery has no exclusive
parking area.
Let’s Work The Talk
Closing Date:21 April (Thursday)
Time:3 pm
Venue: Jeetjung Marg, Thapathali
4238050,4102027
Martin Chautari is holding a
series of discussions starting 17
April. The 17 April discussion is
on “Christianization process in
Chepang in Nepal” by Rishiram
Adhikari, PhD candidate, TU. On
19 April, the discussion will be on
“Women and peace in Nepal”
with Saloni Singh, member of
the organization didibahini.org.
On 21 April, there will be media
discussion on “Practices and
challenges of FM radios operated
by educational institutions.” Dr.
Manju Mishra, Principal, College of
Entrance Fee: Rs 200 per day or Rs.
600 (For three days. Includes special
privileges)
MOVIES
French Film Festival 2011
Opening date: 19 April (Tuesday)
Time: 7 pm onwards
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens,
Tripureshwor, 4242621
Come and enjoy a selection of French
films with English subtitles. Starting
19 April, four movies will be screened
through 22 April.
1. Date: 21 April (Thursday)
La Petite Jerusalem is about Laura, a
young Jewish woman in Paris, who
lives in a smaller-than-ideal apartment
with her orthodox family and falls in
love with a Muslim man. As the drama
unfolds, it makes an interesting watch.
events
program. The lounge boasts of mini
theatre, karaoke, free Wi-Fi and a
live band performing every evening.
Besides being a cool and funky
hangout that helps steer away your
tiredness, they also have a studio
tattoo to help you get inked. All the
more reason to hover around the
central and to hit the Kathmandu
Mall for more than just shopping!
Venue: School of Creative
Communications (SCC) Building,
Kupondole, 5546705
The real unknown tales of American
natives before the time of Columbus
shall always remain a code though
several history books have tried to
decipher it. Now, an attempt is being
made to retell these tales scientifically.
21 April, Thursday, 7:45 pm
Free Entry
MISCELLANEOUS
Miles for Smiles
Date: 23 April (Saturday)
Time: 10 am onwards
Starting point: Jawalakhel football
ground, info@wcfnepal.org, www.
wcfnepal.com
World Cyclists Foundation
Nepal is organizing a fund raiser
‘Kathmandu Nagarik Challenge’
(KNC) with the mission to
build a school in a remote part
of Dolakha. The 32 km rally
starts from Jawalakhel football
ground and leads through
Chapagaun, Tika Bhairab, Champi,
Bhainsepati, Nakkhu and finishes
at the Jawalakhel football ground.
Proceeds will go for the education
of disadvantaged Nepali children,
especially orphans and survivors
of conflicts, who are deprived
of proper education. Another
objective of KNC is to make
people aware of the benefits of
cycling, especially in the context of
Kathmandu valley to reduce traffic
congestion. Participants will get a
t-shirt, certificate and refreshment
package. Participate and make a
difference to those in need and
help build a better Nepal.
Fee: Rs. 500
Bounce In Lounge
Opening Date: 13 April (Wednesday)
Closing Date: 22 April(Friday)
Time: 6 pm onwards
Venue: Kathmandu Mall
4150115
The opening of the lounge “Bounce”
is being celebrated with a week long
Star Movies
Chapter One
Starting Date: 21 April (Thursday)
Ending Date: 24 April (Sunday)
Venue: Gyanmandala, Jhamsikhel
Time: 11 am onwards
9851115753
A roster of veteran photographers
and creative heads will be conducting
the workshop on digital photography.
The workshop includes fundamentals
of digital photography and elements of
composition along with practical sessions
and many more.All interested hobbyists,
amateurs as well as beginners can explore
the creative side of their photographic
selves as well as enhance their existing
skills. So pack your SLR (or a compact
digicam) and head your way to SCC.
Project Sarangi
Directed by renowned theatre director
M. K. Raina and presented by Nepal
Shakes and India’s National School
of Drama (NSD), this play is the
culmination of a month-long intensive
theatre-training workshop which
brought together 30 Nepali students
and teaching faculty from NSD. The
play written by Dharamvir Bharati,
and performed in Nepali, is set in the
last day of the Great Mahabharata war
when the rules of war broke down and
the Brahmastra, the ultimate weapon of
destruction, akin to today’s weapons of
mass destruction, was unleashed. The
play explores fundamental precepts of
ethics and morality in times of conflict,
but reveals that there is a capacity for
reconciliation and forgiveness in all
human interactions.
With the objective of promoting
young and talented urban Sarangi
musicians, Project Sarangi attempts
to share the responsibility of all
Nepalis to save the art form and
keep it for future generations.
Having witnessed the decline in
the number of musicians taking up
Sarangi – our supposedly national
instrument, and fearing the threat
of extinction of the Nepali form of
Sarangi, Kaal Bhairav Initiatives has
decided to promote the instrument
in a way that it is fashionable,
whereby it would create a market
of its own. French director Tony
Gatlif will be screening a musical
documentary ‘Lotcha Drom’ at
the event. Besides, there will be
the launch of project Sarangi and
fund raising for ten sarangis for the
students.
Free Entry
Learn Digital Photography
Start Date: 24 April (Sunday)
End Date: 1 May (Sunday)
Time: 7 am – 9:30 am
| 27 April 2011
marriage to Prince Charles has
never had a happy ending. Prepare
yourselves to re-witness the grandest
fairytale wedding of the 20th century.
24 April, Sunday, 5:45 pm
Animal Planet
I Shouldn’t Be Alive: Death
in the Sea of Cortez
Gear up for a real drama as three
men get shipwrecked on a hostile
desert island. A simple fishing trip
shifts to a battle for survival for the
men. Watch the tale of survival of
these men.
25 April, Monday, 6:45 pm
Bookworm, a bookshop at
Gyanmandala Jhamsikhel, is
organizing its first book faircum-literary festival Bookworm
Book Fest – a four day Mecca
for literature lovers. The festival
incorporates book discussions, talks
by renowned litterateurs, language
experts and politicians. The fair is
a wonderful opportunity for book
lovers to purchase books on sale
with up to 80% discount. ‘Karnali
Blues’ fame author Buddhisagar
will also be launching his poem
anthology on the last day of the
festival. Aimed at becoming an annual
fare, the festival is being held to
celebrate books and reading.
Date: 23rd April 2011
Venue: Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka
Time: 6:30pm onwards
9851128651
Issue 64
worth a watch
National Geographic
Channel
America Before Columbus
Free Entry
2. Date: 22 April (Friday)
La Propheteie Des Grenouilles, an
animated family movie directed
by Jacques-Rémy Girerd will be
showcased on the last day of the
film festival. The movie is a great idea
to spend the weekend with your
family where entertainment and
satisfaction are truly guaranteed.
Fr!day
Fee: Rs. 3000
Andho Yug
Date: 27 April (Wednesday)
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Rastriya Naach Ghar, Jamal
Advance purchase: Dhokaima Cafe,
Patan Dhoka, 5522113
Ticket: Rs. 200 (available on spot as well)
ESPN
Barclays Premier League
2010/11
When Harry Met Sally
You must have heard it a number
of times by now that a man and a
woman can never be friends. Have you
ever wondered where this expression
comes from? When Harry Met Sally
is movie that revolves around the
relationship between two friends.
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, Who play
the title characters, fear that they
will never be able to regain their
friendship if they involve sex in their
relationship.
Join the football frenzy as Blackburn
Rovers take on Manchester City on
the 34th day of the league at Ewood
Park.
April 26, Tuesday, 00:24 am
Discovery Channel
MythBusters: Walking on
Water
22 April, Friday, 2:55 pm
The myth busters are back in action.
Movies have been fascinating us with
special effects like ninjas running on
water but how much depth does
it really have. Join Adam, Jamie and
a ninjutsu master carry out the
experiment to solve this mystery.
Star World
27 April, Wednesday, 6:45 pm
Cinemax
Icarus There were those who called him
Icarus. Everyone else knew him as
a divorced father working for an
investment company. But they didn’t
know his other side-his dark side.
Because Icarus was at his best when
he was killing people. 20 April, Wednesday, 7:45 pm
Desperate Housewives
Ladies, there’s a new housewife in
town. The housewives of Wisteria
Lane in the town of Fairview have
company. They seem to have good
friends, perfect families, love and
everything else but you never know –
deep down they treasure a secret that
is unknown to all.
23 April, Saturday, 11:15 pm
TLC
Charles and Di: Once Upon a
Time
The craze to know the little-knownfacts about Princess Diana and her
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events
get more out of your weekends
mark your calendar
events during the next few weeks
Art of Living
ART
Jewels Of Newar Art
Opening Date: 26 April (Tuesday)
Closing Date: 15 May (Sunday)
Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: Sidhartha Art Gallery, Baber
Mahal Revisited
4218048
Photo Courtesy: The Art of Living foundation
Bodhitsattva Gallery in collaboration
with Siddhartha Art Gallery
presents ‘Jewels Of Newar Art’ – an
exhibition to be inaugurated by Dr.
Dina Bangdel, Associate Professor of
Asian Art at Virginia Commonwealth
University, USA. The exhibition will
continue till 15 May.
Date: 30 April (Monday), 5pm Onwards,Venue: Tundikhel Newroad, 4494500,
5525681
The Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO
engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The organization is now one
of the world’s largest volunteer NGOs, active in over 144 countries. This time, the
foundation is organizing a talk program by Guruji H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji on 30
April, 5 pm onwards at Tundikhel. The event – with an objective to spread harmony
and establish peace in the country – is open to all. Through programs like this, the
organizers intend to help millions around the world to overcome stress, depression
and violent tendencies.
The Art of Living was founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His work spans many
roles – as a humanitarian ambassador, meditation instructor, spiritual teacher and a
peace advocate. H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji will be in Kathmandu till 3 May. He has
been traveling all over the globe spreading his message of universal love and peace.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been globally recognized as an ambassador of peace,
receiving numerous awards for his work. He plays a key role in conflict resolution
and spreads his vision of non-violence at public forums and gatherings worldwide. At
the event Guruji will be reciting holy chants and the event will be followed by some
cultural dance programs by professional dancers.
On 2 May, there will be a live Maha Sudarshan Kriya in Guruji’s voice at Police
Academy, Maharajgunj. For further details contact 4494500/5525681. (Shristi Ale)
3
Qs
with Seema Rathi
Basic Course Teacher, Art
of Living Nepal
For the Spiritual Self
The Maha Satsang, a gathering of like-minded people, aims at
establishing peace and harmony.We talk to Seema Rathi about
this free-for- all event which shall be graced by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar - founder of The Art of Living foundation.
Who are the intended people for the event?
We are expecting approximately more than one hundred thousand
people for the Maha Satsang event at Tundikhel as it is open for all. We are
expecting people from all spheres, age groups, cultures and professions.
Anyone with the desire to maintain harmony with oneself and hence also in
the society can take part in the Maha Satsang. This is a one day preliminary
event. Those who find our techniques beneficial can opt for other elaborate
Art of Living courses.
What are the highlights of the event?
H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji will be in the Satsang, so there will be some
question and answer sessions, bhajans, meditation, Nepali folk and cultural
dances to uplift the cultural values of Nepal. The motive of his visit is to
establish peace and harmonious environment in the country.
Is the Maha Satsang a spiritual event or a religious one?
There’s a difference between religion and spirituality. Religion is about
customs and rituals which people follow without knowledge and value. On
the other hand spirituality means connection with the spirit or self. Only
spirituality can nourish human values, bring in social change and a sense of
responsibility. So Maha Satsang – meaning a great gathering of like-minded
people – is a spiritual event. (Yukta Bajracharya)
Bodhitsattva Gallery, now in its
fourth generation in the business
has been cultivating relationships
with famous artists and also
promoting and encouraging new
artists in order to keep the fine
work and artistry alive. At 6 pm
on 29 April, a talk program ‘In the
Legacy: Arniko’ will be facilitated by
Dr. Dina Bangdel. On 1 May, artist
Udaya Charan Shrestha will be
giving a speech on ‘The use of oil in
Traditional Paubha Painting’ at 6 pm.
On 8 May, Bijay Ratna Shakya will
talk on ‘Ancient Lost Wax Process
Method of Statue Making’ at 6 pm
while Master Artist and Deepak
Joshi will talk on ‘Paubha painting
and Spirituality’ at 4 pm the next day.
Free Entry
FAIR/EXPO
Shaping the Media Industry
Opening Date: 28 April (Thursday)
Closing Date: 30 April (Saturday)
Venue: Direction Exhibition and
Convention Centre (DECC), United
World Trade Centre (UWTC)
4117101, 4117104, info@
directionnepal.com
The Ad & Media Expo 2011 is a
platform for all advertisers, clients,
media owners and buyers, where
they can gather to help strengthen
the roots of the advertising and
media industry. This expo will
provide visitors the opportunity to
learn innovative strategies and gain
excellent networking opportunities
with real industry players.Visitors
will also be able to gain knowledge
about the latest technologies and
equipment in the area of advertising,
media and marketing, which will be
on display. Job booths are also going
to be set up where visitors will get
a chance to know which ad agencies
and media houses are announcing
vacancies, and learn about job
opportunities in the industry. A
3-day workshop, aimed at providing
participants with new visions and
knowledge about the media industry,
is also set to take place. Actors,
singers and dancers will keep
visitors entertained throughout
the 3-day event and on the last day
the expo will close with a cocktail
dinner party.
Festive Streets
Date: May 14 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Venue: North Gate, Lazimpat
Lazimpat Street is all set to ignite
with a celebration of art, fashion
and food for the second time.
The Lazimpat Street Festival is an
event where people of all ages are
invited to just enjoy and have fun.
Along with the fun, information
stalls regarding the culture of Nepal
will also be set up. And to keep
the event secure, young volunteers
from local clubs, organizations
and institutions, along with Garud
Security and the Metropolitan Police
will be available at hand.
Free Entry
MUSIC
Notes Of Love
Date: 30 April (Saturday)
Time: 2 to 4 pm
Venue: Army Officers’ Club
Auditorium, Sundhara
‘Notes of Love’ is a concert being
organized by Japanese playgroup and
Lincoln School Parents Association.
This event is organized in support
of survivors of the Japanese
earthquake where entertainment is
guaranteed along with help for those
in need. Tickets are available at the
Ambassador Hotel, all outlets of The
Bakery Café, Banu’s Fitness, Café U,
Casa de Cass and Fuji Bakery.
Ticket: Rs. 500(Adults), Rs.
300(Children Under 12)
MISCELLANEOUS
Garden Symphony
Venue:Park Gallery,Pulchowk
5522307,parkgallery.com.
np,studiopetals@wlink.com.np
Studio petals warmly invites you
to a private viewing of “Garden
Symphony”, the first solo exhibition
by Emira Doric Muftic (Canada),
starting from 17 April to 29 April at
Park Gallery, Pulchowk. Emira and
her husband spent the last twenty
years in different countries through
Ethiopia, South Africa, Canada and
Nepal. Their joint passion for art
and especially paintings started
before their marriage. The present
show is a collection of water color
and gouache paintings on botanical
subjects, which is the result of the
nearly one year experimental period
at the studio and field visits to the
vicinity of Kathmandu valley. There
will also be musical performances by
Hari Maharjan and Chakra Lama.
Note: The gallery has no exclusive
parking area.
Summer Scrawls
Starting Date: 1 May (Sunday)
Ending Date: 15 May (Sunday)
Timing (tentative): 10 am to 3 pm
Venue: Sattya Media Arts
Collective, Jawalakhel
For registration: www.sattya.org
9841942595
As summer crawls in, scrawl in
with summer! Organized by Vent
Magazine and Sattya Media Arts
Collective, Summer Scrawls is a
two-week long collaborative writing
project (aimed at those who’ve
just finished their SLC exams)
which will culminate in a handmade
literary journal produced entirely
by participants. Those enthusiastic
about writing and sharing their
creative juices with a group of
dynamic, young writers can join
in an experimentation that uses
words and language as tools for self
expression.
The workshop provides the
opportunity to participate in
intensive writing workshops,
embark on mini-excursions around
Kathmandu, watch and discusses
films and documentaries, gain
exposure to different forms of
media and interact with young
“experts” who are making a living
off their passion and creativity.
Applications Deadline: 22 April.
Send in applications to ayushma@
ventzine.com
Participation fee: Rs. 2,000 (includes
fees for all sessions and materials,
transport during excursions, and
light snacks during the day.)
Yoga Trek
Opening date: 22 May (Sunday)
Closing Date: 29 May (Sunday)
4412508, info@socialtours.com,
www.socialtours.com
Come join the trip that combines
a holistic traditional look at yoga
practice in Nepal with Sannyasi
Yogatara (Lisa Gautschi), Director
of Isha Institute. Lisa holds a Post
Graduate Diploma in Applied
Yogic, has a Masters degree in
Transpersonal Psychology with
specialization in creative expression.
In addition to teaching yoga,
Lisa works as a yoga therapist,
counselor, freelance writer, and
leads yoga retreats and spiritual
journeys to Nepal, India and Tibet.
The eight day trek starts 17
April from Dhunche and follows
through Sing Gompa, Gosainkunda,
Ghopte, Kutumsang, Chisopani
ending at the eastern village of
Sundarijal via the national park and
back to Kathmandu.
Fee: Rs. 34,500
For the Real Women
Forms Open: 18 April, Forms
Close: 16 August
4244929, pageant@
nepalesecouncil.com, www.
nepalesecouncil.com
The Miss United Nation Nepal
Pageant is a competition
which aims to inspire and
empower them by giving them
an opportunity to showcase
their inner beauty. The event is
organized by Nepalese Council
Pvt. Ltd. and is scheduled to
take place on 8 November. The
organizer calls all Nepali women
between the ages of 18-27 to
participate in this event, the winner
of which will later take part in an
international pageant – Miss United
Nation International Pageant. For
more information, contact Nepalese
Council Pvt. Ltd, New Road.
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Issue 64
| 27 April 2011
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Welcoming the New Year
GO RED FOR WOMEN
ASMAN (Association of St. Mary’s
Alumnae Nepal), in collaboration with
Jayanti Memorial Trust, organized “Go Red
for Women” to raise fund and awareness
about the risks of heart diseases in women
on 13 April 2011, at Hotel De l’Annapurna.
Renowned cardiologists, Dr. Bhagwan
Koirala and Dr. Bharat Rawat, along with
Miss Nepal 2010 Sadichha Shrestha were
the Goodwill Ambassadors who shared
the support for the cause by launching the
“Healthy Heart Awareness Wrist Band.”
The awareness program was inaugurated by
Neelima Shrestha followed by a welcome
note from Ava Shah, the President of ASMAN and Shreejana Rana, the Vice President of ASMAN and
Secretary of Jayanti Memorial Trust, both conveying solidarity for this international movement.
The program had Dr. Bharat Rawat making a presentation on “Healthy Heart”.The program also saw the St.
Mary’s School (SMS) Achievers being awarded and a musical performance by Hari Mohan, an Indian singer.
The fund raised by the guest tickets, priced at Rs. 2500, and the wrist bands which sold for Rs. 200 each,
was an attempt to raise awareness on heart diseases and to support people in need. The 1985 batch of
SMS handed over an amount of Rs. 50000 to sponsor the education of 12 girls at Mary Ward School.
The program was sponsored by Borges Olive Oil and co- sponsored by Land Rover. (Nimma Adhikari)
Talking Paubha
The Indian Cultural Center organized a talk on ‘Manifestations of Devi: A Program on Newar Paubha
Painting’ by Deepak Joshi on 15 April. Joshi, who started painting at an early age of 10 said that unlike
Thanka paintings, Paubha still lacked behind. He said that the paintings are concentrated within a few
Newar communities, “but new generations too have reckoned its importance and thus have started
painting those.”
Paubha, comprising of two words ‘Pau’ and ‘Bha,’ means depiction of god in flat form. “However,
Paubha and Pauva are different in the the message they convey,” Joshi shared. “Paubha implies
message from Buddha, while Pauva means message from monastery.”
Although Joshi dwelt much into history, legends, myths and folklores, he conveyed little about the
talk’s topic, manifestations of Devi. The earliest of Paubha paintings date back to 13th century, the
Araniko era, Joshi said. “Unlike present day paubhas that use chemical colors, those paintings survived
because those used stone colors,” Joshi informed. Joshi, who trained under Paubha master Prem
Man Chitrakar said, “There are no schools or curricula that teach these paintings, and it’s high time
someone did that.”
He also stated that, “concerned authorities should pay attention to promote it.” (Pratik Rimal)
Moksh Music Festival ‘11
It was pouring at the Moksh restaurant on
12 April. But that couldn’t dampen the BMX
bikers’ spirit. The bicycle stunt show was
in full swing with cheers from an audience
taking shelter in the beautiful verandas of the
restaurant. The aromatic BBQ and soothing
greenery at Moksh proved to be the right
ambience for the classical dance performance
by Nritya Aagan. Next up were the
international dance group Burcu all the way
from Turkey. After the energetic performance,
Bookworm had a book exhibition at the
venue. The night closed with live music from
Catch 22, Bobin & the Himalayan Mantra and
the Silver Wind Quartet. The next day, Nepali
New Year’s Eve, saw Smriti & the band playing
at the Moksh auditorium. This was followed
by a thumping DJ session, and the Moksh
Music Festival ’11 was wrapped up with
Bikram Sambat 2067. (Prashant Pratap Shah)
New Year’s Eve is a time when every
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restaurant, bar and disco in Kathmand
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appreciated by the crowd. Yet the need
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2068. (Prashant Pratap Shah)
Hole that ball for 4 Million
A putt, a pitch, a punch! The biggest
golf event of the year in Nepal
took place at the beautiful Gokarna
Forest Golf Resort on 13 April.
Despite the light shower, the richest
domestic prize money event kicked
off with unwashed enthusiasm from
everyone including professional
golfers to caddies. With their
marveling gears, loaded bags and
essential gadgets, players teed off
aiming and taking in the boundless
green.
Curtains were raised for the fiveday extravaganza by Surya Nepal
Masters with top-notch, professional golfers from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh like Mandeo Pathania,
Gurbaaz Mann, Kumar, Feroze Ali, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Arshdeep Tiwana, Om Prakash Chauhan, Harindar
Gupta, Mithun Perara and of course our home-heroes Shiva Ram Shrestha and Deepak Acharya, to name
a few. A co-sanctioned event with PGTI (Professional Golf Tour of India), it was a perfect opportunity for
amateur golfers to measure their growth against some of best golfers in the world. And of course, it was
the perfect shot for Nepal to macadamize its way into taking part in PGTI events.
With the twin objectives of promoting Nepal as a golf destination and enhancing the golfing talent of our
players, Nepal Tourism Board will definitely see a rise in sports tourism, namely golf. (Chhoksum Bista)
3D Journeys
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What: Trip Game in 3D light –
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Closing Date: 2 May
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What: Surya Nepal Masters 2011
Where: Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna
When: 13 April
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What: Garden Symphony
Where: Park Gallery, Pulchowk
When: 17 April
1. Hari Maharjan 2. Emira Doric
Muftic 3. Stephane Jaquemet
4. H.E. Thor Gislesen 5. Chakra
Lama 6. MS.Thor Gislesen
7. Neera Joshi Pradhan
8. Ramesh Khanal
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What: Sufi with Kailash
Where: Soaltee Crowne Plaza
When: 13 April
Mesmerized b y: KK’s magical vocals
Enjoyed: The following ramp show
with beauties in traditional attires
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2
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What: Pechakucha Night 20 slides of 20 seconds for
20 minutes
Where: Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka
When: 16 April
1. Raymon Shrestha 2. Archana
Thapa 3. Sujan Chitrakar
4. Shreya Thapa 5. Bibek
Rajbhandari 6. Om Khatri
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What: Go Red for Women- an initiative to raise funds and
awareness on risks of heart diseases in women
When: 13 April
Where: Hotel Annapurna
Organized by: ASMAN in collaboration with Jayanti Memorial Trust
Delightful Quote: Dr. Bharat Rawat: “Before you go to sleep,
ask yourself if you MADE (M- mental relaxation, A- avoid
tobacco, D- diet and E- exercise) your day today?”
The Oozing Factor: theme “red” for a victorious red heart
1. Saddichha Shrestha 2. Dr. Bharat Raut 3. Dr. Bhagawan
Koirala 4. Bijen Joshi 5. Siddhant Raj Pandey 6. Bandana
Rana 7. Sonia Joshi 8. Sanjiv Prasad Shah and Ava Shah
9. Shobha Rayamajhi 10. Urvashi Rana 11. Jaya Shah
12.Vidushi Rana
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1. Aditya Raj Shrestha 2. Dipak Joshi 3. Prajol Shakya 4. Geeti Sen
5.Thakur P. Mainali 6. Lindsay Friedwan
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What: Manifestation of Devi (Talk program by Deepak Joshi)
Where: Durbar Hall,Balmandir,Naxal
When: 15 April, Friday
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swooned the audience with oomph and glitz
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feature
issues that matter
‘Too Much Profit’
O
n 5 April a major daily
had a headline stood
out. It said ‘Niji chetra
badhi nafamukhi’ or ‘Private sector too profit oriented’.
These words of wisdom belonged to the Right Honourable
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal. He was speaking at a function where he invited private
sector involvement in bikas nirman (development) but was also
suggesting that their profit motive was preventing them from
lending a hand.
Khanal’s remark was flummoxing, to say the least. In
particular, what message was
he giving to trade unions – including the one that he leads
as president of the Unified
Marxists-Leninists? The message could not have also come at
a worse time, or just after three
large unions had finished negotiating for higher wages, while
there were still some – aligned
to minor political parties – that
were still demanding for more,
and had stopped production to
press their demands.
If industry is to contribute to
bikas nirman (and also to political
slush funds), it needs to be able
to run in the first place. And,
whatever industry may contrib-
ute comes not from losses – or
the pockets of the investors –
but from the profits it can make.
Therefore even ‘too much profit’
is not the problem. The issue is
the capability of government
to tap into the profits in a manner that is judicious, transparent
and predictable.
What one cannot be sure
about, however, is how well this
money is actually being spent
given all the media reports
about former prime ministers
and home ministers getting
Sport Utility Vehicles as takeaways when they complete one
term, howsoever short, in of-
Private initiative is about profit
and therefore no amount of
it can be bad. What is worse is
the inability of governments
to let businesses earn more
and tax them judiciously. Had
businesses been public services,
all business people might have
become politicians.
If, in the Nepali case, industry was actually making too
much profit as the prime minister indicated – which could not
be true given that factories are
running under-capacity or are
routinely forced to shutdown at
political fancy – does it reflect in
the government’s tax receipts?
If it does, what is there to complain about because their profits
add to revenues the government
can spend for bikas nirman.
fice. How the money is spent
is perhaps something to worry
about more than private sector
profits.
Now a counterpoint: if the
‘too much’ of the profit discussed above does not reflect in
taxes, then that is problematic
because it indicates the inability
of government to collect taxes
properly. Some evidence of this
emerged following the reports
on the Value Added Tax (VAT)
Binod Bhattarai
is a journalist who runs
The Writing Workshop
(t.writing.w@gmail.com).
is Good
scam and the sudden resignation
of the finance secretary some
weeks ago over alleged political
pressures to, among others, give
concessions to businesses cheating on VAT.
Private initiative is about
profit and therefore no amount
of it can be bad. What is worse
is the inability of governments
to let businesses earn more and
tax them judiciously. Had businesses been public services,
all business people might have
become politicians. Businesses
profit by providing goods or services under agreed rules, which,
however, are also often flouted
(possibly because human nature
wants more). But more often
than not, this happens when the
cheats are confident of buying
political protection to get away.
The still unsettled VAT scam
may tell more about this in the
coming days. !
entertainment
let the good times begin
goal posts
The Treble Dream Gone...
The Double Lives on
— Dr. Banu Sharma
I
Now Showing
Dum Maro Dum
Multiple lives collide
brutally one day at Goa
Airport and change
forever. Dum Maaro
Dum takes you on
a dramatic, thrilling
trip filled with twists,
turns, suspense and a
shocking finale!
Thank You
The story of this
romantic comedy
revolves around three
friends – Raj, Yogi
and Vikram who are
serial womanizers and
continuously cheat on
their unsuspecting wives,
until their wives hire a
private detective Kishan.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Bobby
Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Suniel
Shetty, Irfan Khan, Celina Jaitley
and Rimi Sen
Director: Anees Bazmee
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan,
Prateik Babbar, Bipasha
Basu, Aditya Pancholi, Rana
Daggubati, Deepika Padukone
Director: Rohan Sippy
Teen Thay Bhai
Teen Thay Bhai is the
story of 3 brothers
distanced by life and
brought together
by a clause in their
Grandfather’s will. They
battle love and life to win
the most important thing:
each other.
Director: Mrighdeep Lamba
Cast: Om Puri, Shreyas
Talpade, Deepak Dobriyal, Ragini
Khanna and Yograj Singh
www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220
s this Man City’s year of finally
ending their 35 year trophy
drought? Will they be crowned
FA Cup champions? After the
1-0 win over their rivals they will
be meeting Stoke who decimated
a promising Bolton side 5-0 in the
finals. They will be going into the
finals on 14 May as favorites to win
it. Tevez too should be back from
injury by then – a huge reprieve
for Mancini. The semifinal against
United started so cagily; with United ruling the first half, they would
have taken lead if not for the heroic
save from England’s No 1 Hart, the
second time Berboatov missed a
sitter 2 yards out. He got a new
name post the match – BerbaTop!
The second half unraveled it all, Utd
went a goal behind, then Scholes
got red carded, Carrick who was
so good during the QF of the CL
was not able to do much. All in all,
City midfield were the stronger,
and being a goal up, they went into
an all out attacking play preventing
Utd from staging any chances of a
comeback.
There were 5 PL games played on
Saturday; Chelsea overcame their
initial shock of being 1 goal down
to winning 3-1. Torres is still searching for that elusive first goal; he
DID score but was deemed offside.
Will he ever score this season?
They have six more games. The
jokes being cracked at his expense
on the web and papers are not
helping his confidence much. My
favorite one is: Torres walked into a
bar and asked for a couple of shots,
the barman replied, “It is not like
you.” Saturday was very much the
battle of the relegation threatened.
Wigan beat Blackpool 1-3. Nature
cannot abide a vacuum, so out
came Wigan and in went Blackpool for the very first time this
season, into the relegation zone.
Their high flying first half seemed
to have fizzled out into nothing-
ness, or even worse, demotion? I
still do not want to discount them
yet, all they need is 4 good results
and they should be safe. Sunderland
too is going down. Bruce’s boys
have managed a single point since
February! Not something to be
proud of especially now towards
the business end of things. They lost
2-0 to Birmingham, now they are
just 5 points off safety. Everton are
finally getting on in their season,
they now are seventh after their
2-0 win over Blackburn. Everton
boasts of a modest squad, and in
spite of that Moyes seems to work
wonders with them every season.
No wonder he is touted to succeed SAF when he retires. Aston
Villa came well against West Ham;
last minute winner by Abgonlahor
gave them the vital 3 points and
guaranteed safety unless they suffer
a meltdown in the next five games.
West Ham unfortunately are still
struggling; they need a small miracle
to stay up. At the look of things,
the relegation battle is poised at a
knife edge, just 5 points separate
the five clubs at the bottom. With
five more games, six for bottom
placed Wolves, expect a roller
coaster ride the coming weeks.
Super Sunday showdown at the
Emirates, Arsenal hosted Liverpool.
Wenger has been boosted by the
return of Djourou and goalkeeper
Wojciech Szczesny while Liverpool
were without Gerrard and Agger.
Arsenal bossed the game throughout, but could not find the back of
the net. Liverpool suffered injuries,
their makeshift defense held on
until injury time when Van Persie
netted in a penalty but the 3 points
were not in Arsenal’s plate; at the
last minute of injury time, Liverpool
snatched a dramatic draw thanks to
Kuyt’s penalty, and all was square at
the Emirates.
Tuesday late night, 12:15 am United
travel to Newcastle, with Rooney
whose two match ban proved
expensive for SAF, who himself is
still on his five match ban. He will
be back in the dugout when United
meet Arsenal for the probable
title showdown at the Emirates on
1 May. This week’s result for the
Spurs will go a long way in proving
if they will be still up for the chance
to play CL football next season.
They have a tougher draw than
City, the decider is at away to City,
and they need to play Chelsea,
Liverpool and Arsenal. Wednesday
night will be their first trial by fire;
they welcome Arsenal to a late kick
off on Wednesday night and meet
Chelsea 10 days hence. City on
the other hand have comparatively
easier away games, toughest being
away to Everton, they have Blackburn on Monday night kick off, then
welcome West Ham Sunday, 1 May.
A short recap of El Classico which
returned last Saturday night: it was
a first for both the top scorers of
La Liga; the game ended in a 1-1 PG
for Messi and Ronaldo. It was the
first time Leo scored against a team
managed by Mourinho and the first
goal for Ronaldo against Barca ever.
They have yet to meet another
three times in the course of the
next two and a half weeks. The
last time they met four times was
over a period of 21 days in the year
1916. It will be a battle between
the master tactician Mourinho over
his counterpart Guardiola’s passing
game. The winner will take the
King’s cup and be a step closer to
the Holy Grail of European football
– the Champions League trophy.
The La Liga is Barca’s, who are 8
points ahead with six more games
to go. So many matches to watch,
so little time. The last month of the
season is always the most exciting.
Will the title go down to the wire
or will Utd be crowned champions
much before? All that and more as
the end unfolds… Cheer for your
teams, enjoy the games and let my
team win. !
Disclaimer
Columnists are entitled to their
own views and opinions. They
do not reflect the views and
opinions of ECS Media and the
organizaton cannot be held
liable for the same. Readers are
encouraged to write to us at
editorial@fridayweekly.com.np
entertainment
Fr!day
Fromance- The Facebook Romance
— Samriddhi Rai
We all do it, don’t we? Romance
with our Facebook accounts? But
today, my hint was rather towards
the ‘Romance’ that is prevalent
among FB users – an inter FB accounts romance if you will.
So the last time I posted a profile
picture with a guy friend of mine,
more than a hundred likes and a
dozen comments jammed my notifications. For almost a week after
that, everywhere I walked in – into
my office, to parties, I was swamped
with comments such as “Congratulations” and “Who is that guy?”
Wow! I had no idea bringing a guy
into the picture, really my Facebook picture but evidently into
my life, was making such a grand
statement.
And so, just like that, I believe I
accidently had me starring in one
of the many “Facebook Romances”
that exists out there. So what are
the features of this Fromance?
Read on to find out.
You know you’re caught up in a
Fromance when...
lThe obvious one – If your profile
info reads “in a relationship with so
and so.”
lIf you’ve uploaded photos featuring your “couple-dom;” a more
powerful statement made if it’s put
up as the display picture, apparently.
lIf you’ve started filling the walls of
your partner with declarations of
your abounding love, to which the
singletons’ reactions could range
If you start responding to people’s
comments as “Us” or “We”.
l
lIf you change your info back to being “single” only to garner attention.
lAnd just when people start
empathizing with you, you decide
to patch up right away – which is
all fine, really, until you start going
back and forth to being single and
in a relationship, which befalls a flop
Fromance.
So there you go, these Fromancers
sure give people a reason to envy
(in a good way) when they seem to
be happy and gossip about when
they’re not.
And because Fromance can be a
little more superficial than real
romance of real world with the
couple being aware of constant
public scrutiny, I assume they could
cast as new age soap operas any
The Red
Baron
Runtime: 1 hr. 46 mins.
Year of release: March 2008
Starring: Matthias Schweighöfer, Til Schweiger,
Volker Bruch, Lena Headey, Joseph Fiennes
Director: Nikolai Müllerschön
Director: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller (II)
If you’ve exchanged your Facebook password with your significant other. I believe it’s the new age
“exchange of apartment keys” – a
vital step in a relationship indeed.
l
lIf your joy lies in Facebook “likes”
and your sorrows begin with “single
people” posing threat to your
relationship by actively engaging
themselves in FB activities with
your significant other.
15
— Prasanna KC
from an “Aweee” to “Ewww… that
was cheesy”.
lIf your disagreements and arguments with your other half find a
way into your FB activities.
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day where characters, emotions
and dialogues are real and are telecast live on Facebook channel.
Well, categorically, a Facebook
Romance could widely be divided
into two chunks. One that started
before the two people started using Facebook and the other that is
Facebook-borne. And today, since
it’s almost next to being a retard if
one does not hold a Facebook account and the first sentence people
utter to someone they like is “Can
I add you on Facebook?,” this world
had better be prepared for some
serious Fromance and more Fromancers in the days to come.
Yes, the Facebook-borne romance
progresses very rapidly because
what would ordinarily have taken
several dates can be obtained at
a glance of the potential partner’s
FB page. This, people from the old
school dating era may claim as
having no charm, to which I say it’s
a fast world. Hell the world could
see an end next year, why waste our
valuable time on wrong people? Fromance is definitely the way to go. !
In the movie, Matthias Schweighöfer portrays a young Red Baron
(Manfred Von Richthofen) who is somewhat arrogant and headstrong
yet gentlemanly when it comes to the usually messy business of warfare.
During one of the dogfights, he instructs his squadron to stop firing on
British planes once the battle over the skies has been clearly won. “We
are sportsmen, not butchers,” he says.
The Red Baron is a true story of one of World War One’s deadliest air
aces who became fascinated with flying when he was just a boy, and as a
young man joined the German army and became part of their formidable
air force wing. Along with his best friend Werner Voss (Til Schweiger), the
two fly in a squadron and during the course of the war, live through many
air battles together. Both the aces have a great talent for aerial battle and
also a sense of honor and fair play, and these cohorts often pay tribute to
fallen opponents by dropping wreaths over the wreckage of their planes.
During the opening scene of the movie, the two friends fly past a burial
ceremony in honor of a British ace whose plane they had downed while
the shocked family and well wishers look towards the sky in utter disbelief.
During the course of the battle, the men discover a Canadian pilot,
Capt. Roy Brown (Joseph Fiennes), who has been stranded in German
territory. The two then rescue the fallen enemy pilot by flying him out
in their own plane rather than leave an enemy soldier to die, and while
bringing him to safety Manfred meet Käte Otersdorf (Lena Headey), a
military nurse who has devoted her life to helping those wounded by
war. Manfred becomes deeply infatuated with Käte, but while she is also
taken with him, she cannot abide his open embrace of the blood sport
of war, and even as he becomes one of Germany’s most decorated
pilots, downing countless enemy planes, he comes to understand the
true horror of war and the consequences of his actions.
The last scene of the movie has The Red Baron meeting Capt. Brown
one last time.
If you thought only the Americans and the British could make good
fighter pilots, this movie should make you want to change your mind.
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Children in villages love fishing for crabs during the rice plantation season.
My cousins and I would fish for crabs and after a day’s work we would pop
them into the open fire and sit around waiting for the crabs to cook. Once
ready, we would dip the crabs into salt and chilli and enjoy barbecued crabs.
Thanks to seafood suppliers today, one can get frozen crabmeat which is
already cut and packed well. The only thing you have to do is defrost. Although crabs are not new to our culture and look scary with their pincers
and eyes, they have the softest of meats. My favorite is the crab salad with
vinaigrette dressing.
Tips
While deshelling the crabmeat, always use the back of a knife or any heavy
object to crush the shell. Once you blanch it, take it out and leave it in ice
water so it retains color and texture for long.
For the recipe to Crab Gairikhet visit www.fridayweekly.com.np
I am a foodie - always tempted to taste
new kinds of food. Crab Gairikhet by
chef Sandeep Khatri was a very unique
culinary experience. It was served with a
bun, a good combination indeed. I found
it to be healthy. This kind of dish will help
you keep fit.
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- Mannat Shrestha
Special family recipe that
has been handed down?
Sel rotis at home, pickles and
stuff. My mom’s microwave chicken sukuti pickle will be passed
down to the future generations
to come.
Is there anything you would
eat as a child that you would
not eat today?
I guess it has to be ice cream.
Though I love ice cream, I rarely
have it nowadays because I catch
cold whenever I have it. As a
child it was a part of me, but
Eatempus eating Lounge & Bar
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We hear you are fond of
cooking, what do you like to
cook the most?
I’m fond of cooking but its’
more like I like to watch ‘Hell’s
Kitchen,’ ‘Man vs. food’ and other
similar programs. Although I’m
fond of cooking, I’m really bad at
it and it’s not my forte.
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food bites
Nepali crabmeat is actually considered one of the finest and the most
exotic of meat varieties in the culinary world. The meat tastes amazing no
matter how you cook it.
The best part about crab is that it may have a hard shell from outside but
once blanched and peeled, they have great texture and feel which could be
played with our rich spices. The texture of crab is softer than broiler chicken
and its fiber meat absorbs the spices well when shredded. There are hundreds of restaurants in Asia and other continents which boast of crabmeat
on their menus.
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The fresh water bodies that dot our landscape provide us with a variety
of fish. Think about it - all of us love stopping at the local food stops lined
along the highway, be it at Dolalghat on the Arniko Highway or Malekhu on
the Prithivi Raj Marga, disregarding the hygiene factor.
My father’s creation, Crab Gairikhet, was first served 14 years ago at the
first ever Nepali fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong. He being my inspiration and motivation, I share his recipe with you.
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Lazimpath, Kathmandu
Live Jazz-Wednesday/
Saturday Live Blues
4416983
Crab Gairikhet
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Paddy Folish Irish Pub
Thamel, Live Music
Everyday 9808398079
Funky Buddha
Thamel (Near Vaishali
Hotel), Happy hour
1-8pm. Live Band. Private
club with In-house DJ.
– Sandeep Khatri
e often compare our cuisine to Thai/Chinese but without the
seafood variation. Seafood is something that does not exist in
our ethnic diet, or does it? We may be a landlocked nation but
we still get fresh water fish and crabs which make up for what
we don’t have in terms of strictly seafood.
The Celtic Pub
Thamel, Happy Hour &
Live Music 4700581
now despite the temptation I have
to avoid it.
The first thing you look for in
a menu?
The design of the menu itself.
Then it has to be the spellings
(laughs), just kidding. I guess it has
to be the specials, what’s new and
interesting. But rarely do I order
it as I usually have the same, start
with French fries.
Anything ever disgusting in
your food?
I guess it’s the regular stuff you
find sometimes - hair, plastic bits,
small stones. Actually I found it at
a very popular place, I won’t tell
you though because they apologized.
For a Thakali meal?
Tukuche – it’s a great place, the
ambience is nice, the food is good,
and the service is also good.
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Tandoori Mixed Grill Kebab, Rs.595
and memories
Goodies for Foodies
– Garrulous Foodie
S
ecluded from the surroundings by palatial
walls lavished with
green creepers and a
huge black iron gate, a place
stands oblivious to the surrounding traffic and to the eyes
of passers-by at a junction that
leads to Patan Dhoka. The recluse that goes by the name of
Café Cheeno houses small tables
indoors surrounded by handcrafted Nepali goodies and a
luscious garden brimming with
smoking chicken is losing the
juicy nature of the meat thanks
to the minimal amount of inherent fat but the succulent bites
are a testimony to a good taste
in selection. I’d prefer the lettuce with a lower dose of vinegar, thank you very much, and
a more colorful presentation, if
not aromatically diverse, would
be welcome too. Undoubtedly
however, the salad has the potency to induce an appetite.
The pasta served with grilled
5 ws
Where’s it located?
Almost Patan Dhoka
What to wear?
Anything – no code is inappropriate
Why drop in?
Barbeque galore, yum snacks
When to visit? Late lunch
How much to carry? A full meal for a loner comes at
less than a thousand bucks.
Third Eye Bakery
Third Eye Restaurant
Thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510
Pla Neung Manao (Steamed fish with
Lemon Sauce, medium) Rs. 650
Yin Yang Restaurant
Prawn Fried, Rs. 450
Sufi House
Bhatbhateni , 9803473896
Tipsy Special, Rs. 550
My Happiness Index
Furnishings JJJBasic furniture arranged creatively
Ambience JJJ Stuffy inside, bright and spacious outside
Cutlery
JJJShiny metals with ergonomic designs
Service
JJ Not plastic but tend to be overtly casual at times
Restroom JJ Wish it had some space to move around
My rating JJJSecluded from the hustle, bustling with its own life
Chinese rose and snapdragons,
and a cute kitchen garden of
tomatoes, lettuce and great diversity of herbs amidst handloom cloth topped wrought iron
tables, a swing, a small chaitya
and a mandap.
The menu is dotted with
something of everything most
of which is meat and largely
dominated by Continental. I
usually start with the Masala
tea. The tea comes in one of
the arguably biggest servings
around – a single mug lasts me
quarter of an hour. A sprinkle
of cinnamon powder augments
the subtle aroma of the balanced drink traced with bay leaf
and a hint of cardamom.
The Smoked Chicken Salad
is notable for the texture of the
chicken. The greatest risk in
I like to think
of Café Cheeno
as a place
where you
come for more
than just one
thing
fish in Arrabbiata sauce is a gourmet’s devour. The sauce though
remotely hot comes with all the
basic ingredients – a copious
amount of green and black olives with chili peppers in tomato
sauce – brilliant indeed in enticing the taste buds. The pasta is
thicker than the on es you get in
the market; the twist however
comes with the method of preparation. Rather than the regular
boiled stuff stacked on the plate,
the pasta here is gently done in
a skillet with a dash of olive oil
and herbs. The serving is heavi-
ly dominated by fish fillets – two
of those in fact – done perfect
with the fat preserved inside.
My suggestion for a drink – a
glass of sparkling water.
The ubiquitously Nepali dessert Sikarni comes topped with
homemade strawberry preserve
and garnished with a twig of
mint. The sourness of the cream
and the sweetness of the yogurt
blend well with the powerful
spices black pepper and nutmeg
hence striking a balance with
the flavor and creating a perfect
savory digestive – not too sweet
or too overpowering.
My Verdict
I like to think of Café Cheeno
as a place where you come for
more than just one thing –both
handicraft and food – just that I
can’t tell more of which. For the
craft, you can still stroll in the
alleys of Patan; for the food, you
must pay a visit. Either way, you
always have something to take
back home – goodies or nice
memories of food cooked with
love. God bless them, they give
you mineral water for free. !
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bazaar
markets & launches
DO YOU GOLF?
P
ooja International, the sole authorized distributor of Volkswagen four-wheelers in Nepal, has introduced the Golf premium hatchback, in Nepal. The Golf is a small family car
that the company has been manufacturing since 1974. This
is the sixth model of Volkswagen cars being marketed in Nepal. The
Golf is a hatchback, but its size is closer to that of a sedan, which
translates into a compact but spacious four-wheeler.
The Golf is equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine. Although it comes in three variants- the Trendline, the Comfortline
and the Sportline, Pooja International has launched the Golf Trendline for now, the most financially car amongst the three. With a displacement of 1600 cc, the car can deliver a maximum of 75 KW @
5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm. The car
is loaded with a five-speed manual gear box. According to the company, the car can hit speeds up to 184 kmph and gives a mileage of
12 kmpl in the city and 14 kmpl on the highway.
Golf is also equipped with all those security measurements that
are maintained by the company in all of its machines. Along with
safety features, the Golf is equipped with so many features that people
will be enthralled to know about them. The cars come with air bags.
Pooja International provides is providing a two-year warranty
on the Golf. The service centre is located at Balaju Industrial Estate,
Kathmandu. It is priced at Rs. 4.3 million.
Contact: Pooja International, Pani Pokhari, 4006604, 4006005
Mega Bank gives 12 more
O
n 18 April, Mega Bank Nepal Limited announced the formal inauguration of
its 12 branches. The formal inauguration was announced by Dr. Madan Kumar
Dahal through a video presentation of each of the inaugurations. “Mega Bank
is committed to providing financial solutions to not just the top, middle or bottom of the pyramid, but to strive towards providing financial solutions and economic
linkage to the entire economic pyramid," stated the Chairman in a press statement issued by the company.
The Bank commenced operations from 23 July 2010 and has already formed over 19,000
customer relationships and mobilized deposits in excess of Rs. 3.4 billion while disbursing
loans over Rs. 4 billion. “The expansion of our branch network will enable us to further
enhance our customer base and business volume,” stated Anil Shah, Chief Executive.
All 12 branches have ATM services and are able to provide full service banking connected to an on-line-real-time centralized network that uses the Oracle Flexcube core
banking system. Mega Bank is committed to providing the highest level of professional
financial services with the unique Mega personal touch from all it Branches. (Anshu Khadka)
GIZMO and GADGETS
Miscellaneous
Spice Handsets
CG Electronics Gift Offer
Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized
distributor of spice mobile phones
market insight
Here’s Golf
Sarik Bogati
Assistant Manager, Pooja International
Pooja International, the authorized importer of Volkswagen has
introduced another model Golf in Nepal.The Volkswagen Golf is a
hatchback family car being produced since 1974 and is the third highest
selling car with over 27 million units sold worldwide.The car that was
awarded the ‘Best Seller’ in the year 2002 is now set to hit the roads of
Nepal. Sarik Bogati, Assistant Manager of Pooja International talks about
the new car.
Volkswagen Golf promises “delivery of responsiveness and
economy”. Could you elaborate?
Volkswagen Golf has crossed 5 generations and the old ones are still in the
list of favorites of many; this proves the economy and durability.Volkswagen
gives high priority to after sales service which boosts the responsiveness and
confidence of the owner.
What sets Volkswagen Golf apart from the competition?
After all it’s Volkswagen! But to add more value, we have specially
customized the auto for Nepalese road conditions with engine and
transmission guard including stone guard, high ground clearance and rough
road suspension. Golf has 1.6L Engine, ABS, seven Air Bags, Front Arm Rest,
multifunction leather steering wheel and multifunction display plus. It crosses
over the benchmark of full option cars available in the market.
Does this car give value for money?
No doubt Volkswagen Golf is owner driven car. Investing in Golf with
German technology and finishing with more spacious interior will give the
self driving customer ultimate value. Customers get safety, comfort and an
amazing driving experience – it’s non quantifiable. (Anshu Khadka)
in Nepal has launched new CDMA
and GSM phones in the market
- Spice C3300 and M 5100. Spice
C3300 is a CDMA phone that
CG Electronics, authorized
distributor of Onida in Nepal,
has launched “Naya Barsha 2068
Ko Umanga, Onida Sanga” offer
on the occasion of the New Year.
As per the scheme, customers
will get a Rico rice cooker on
the purchase of a 22 or 32-inch
TV, a T-shirt on the purchase of
a 14-inch slim TV and 14, 15 and
21-inch flat TVs, a Rico emergency
light on the purchase of a 21-inch
Ultra slim TV, a spray iron on the
purchase of a washing machine
and an MWO cooking kit on the
purchase of a microwave oven.
Contact: CG Electronics, Sanepa,
5525039, 5525041
Aishwarya Diamond
comes with a wide range of features
including a dustproof keypad, longer
battery life and one key access
to the FM radio. Likewise, the set
is also equipped with 65k color
display, 4.5 cm screen and 1800
mAH battery. The mobile phone
can also be used as a modem to
connect to the internet. Spice M
5100 is a dual SIM phone with a 4
GB expandable memory. The set
comes with inbuilt FM antenna and
camera with a picture resolution of
640×480 pixels.
Spice C3300 is priced at Rs. 2490
and Spice M 5100 is priced at Rs.
2890.
Contact: TeleTalk Pvt Ltd.
Tripureswor, 4242546
Shree Riddhi Siddhi Jewelers has
introduced a new diamond brand
in the domestic market. The brand
has been launched considering
the demand for fresh designs,
stated the company in a press
release. The statement added
the company would provide IGL
& I quality certificate issued by
the International Gemological
Laboratories and Institute.
Contact: Shree Riddhi Siddhi
Jewelers, Bishal Bazaar, 4243184,
4228104
Toyota Exchange Offer
Eastlink Motors, an exclusive
dealer of Toyota Corolla and Rav
4 vehicles in Nepal, has announced
its New Year scheme “Toyota New
Year Exchange Offer”. The offer
includes a cash discount of Rs. 100,
000 along with exchange facility
and free accessories.
Contact: Eastlink Motors,
Lainchaur, 4427795,4441358
KIA Motors Exchange
Continental Trading Enterprises,
the authorized distributor
of Kia Motors for Nepal has
started a vehicle exchange
program. The company is
offering Kia Picanto in exchange
for any other used car. The
company also promises
‘attractive valuation’ of the old
vehicles brought for exchange.
Contact: Continental Trading
Enterprises, Kia Plaza, Tinkune,
2054000
Kumari Auto Offer
Kumari Auto Centre at Gwarko
height in Lalitpur has announced
an exchange offer on the
occasion of the New Year 2068.
Under the offer, used cars of
any brand can be exchanged
with a new Chevrolet. The
company informed that other
vehicle-related services will
also be available along with the
exchange.
Contact: Kumari Auto Center,
Gwarko, 5542666, 5542777
Samsung Launches New
Year Offer
Him Electronics, the authorized
marketer of Samsung electronic
products for Nepal, has
launched special promotional
scheme for Samsung products
on the occasion of New Year
2068. Under the “Samsung Ek
Size Thulo” offer, consumers
bazaar
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cool bargains
Good Morning Offer
Glitterati
A multi branded store for men
& women at NIC City Centre
has announced 50% discount on
branded wears.
Contact: Sphinx, City Centre,
Kamal Pokhari, 4011755
Contact: Him Electronics, 4250001,
himsales@glochha.com
Store One Sale
Himstar’s Offer
Him Electronics, the authorized distributor
of Himstar consumer electronics for Nepal,
has launched new promotional scheme called
“Himstar Roll Goti Roll” on the occasion
of New Year 2068. Under the scheme, with
every purchase of Himstar TV, refrigerator and
deep freezer, customers will get a scratch card
which has two dices, and consumers getting
stars in both the dices will win a 26 inch LCD
TV as the bumper prize and other prizes like
5.1 woofer, DVD, induction cooker, or CFL.
Contact: Him Electronics, 4250001,
himsales@glochha.com
Standard Chartered’s New
Scheme
Standard Chartered Bank has introduced
a special scheme on the occasion of New
Year. According to a press release issued by
the bank, it has reduced the interest rate on
home and auto loans for a limited period of
two months. “Customers can get home and
auto loans at 13.5 percent per annum, for two
months”, read the statement.
Contact: Standard Chartered Bank, New
Baneshwor, 4782333, 4783753
Big Mart’s New Scheme
Big Mart department store at City Centre,
Kamal Pokhari, has announced a new consumer
scheme “Naya barshako umanga, Big Mart ko
shopping ma sabai chhan danga”.As per the
scheme, the company has announced a discount
of 5-25 percent on a number of products.The
scheme will last till 29 April 2011.
Contact: Big Mart, City Center, 4212664
Gold Coin with TVS Bikes
CG Automobiles, the sole authorized
distributor of TVS motorbikes and scooters
for Nepal, has launched a special consumer
promotion on the occasion of New Year
2068. A press statement issued by the
company stated that the scheme offered a
sure shot prize of a 3gm gold coin with every
purchase of a TVS motorbike or scooter.
Contact: CG Automobiles, Jhamsikhel,
5547165, 5547166
Grilled Chicken
Kathmandu Grilled Chicken, healthy &
tasty grilled chicken cooked with rotisserie
technique, was inaugurated in Saleways
premises in Maharajgunj.“The
Kathmandu Grilled Chicken is being run
in Jawalakhel as well, the second outlet
has been opened because of positive
customer response,” stated a press
release.“Kathmandu Grilled Chicken
maintains the best hygiene which is the
reason for many customers to love this
place,” added the press release.
Contact: Kathmandu Grilled Chicken,
Saleways Department Store,
Maharajgunj, 9841508837
Springwood’s summer tees
Springwood’s brand new summer T-shirt
range is now in stores.This range of
new designs is youthful, effortlessly cool
and highly fashionable.A stylish Nepali
flavor in the designs makes these the
perfect choice for a very cool summer.
The themes for these T-shirts include
fun, tourism and social networking.
Contact: Springwood Outlet,
Maharajgunj, 4271358
Sale at Sphinx
D
iamonds are a woman’s best friend for she would give away
anything for a small piece of that shiny stone. Women are
fascinated by the sparkling stone – a fascination that never
fades away. There has always been a certain mystique about
these gorgeous gemstones – perhaps because of the process that
they go through to make them one of the most desired commodities in the world. Diamonds are made of ordinary everyday carbon
but the way in which that carbon is transformed into a diamond is
anything but ordinary.
Classic Diamond Jewelers – a jewelry house dealing in locally
produced designs – is organizing a jewelry show in the city. The
exposition being held at Hotel Yak and Yeti will showcase thematic jewelry categorized under casual wear, cocktail and bridal
themes. Classic is also conducting an exhibition of diamond jewelry at its showroom in Pulchowk on 17 April. During the six day
exhibition, Classic is offering a 15 percent discount on diamond
jewelry. The show will feature some of the finest collections of
colored stone studded ornaments. There will be a showcase 14 designs in casual wear and cocktail segment and 15 sets in the bridal
wear segment.
Classic Diamond Jewelers have been selling a wide variety of
diamond, gold and studded ornaments ranging from rings to earpieces, necklaces and crowns among others. Diamond ornaments
at Classic are priced at Rs. 3500 for a diamond ring to Rs. 2 million
and beyond for necklaces.
Contact: Classic Diamond Jewelers, Harihar Bhawan, Pulchowk,
5546462, 5546463 (Anshu Khadka)
Store One at Durbar Marg, which is a multi-brand showroom,
is offering 35 percent discount offer on a wide range of
branded attires. The store is offering discounts on men’s
suits, sportswear, accessories, ladies outfits, shoes and kids
wear, among others. Both men’s and women’s shoes are being
offered at 15 to 35 percent discount, kids wear at 20 percent
discount, ladies handbag at 20 percent discount, sportswear at
15 percent discount.
Ladies top - Buy 2 get 1 free!
Contact: Store One, Durbar Marg, 4223555, 4223777
Sale at Dhukuti
Dhukuti brings to you a grand
sale on different products such
as knitwears, ceramics, felt items,
wooden products and textile items.
Discounts range from 10% to
20%. Be there and cash in on the
opportunity!
POST US
Note:
Nike
Up to 20% off on DKNY and
Armani watches
30% off on CK and DKNY
sunglasses
Contact: Nike Showroom,
Durbar Marg, 229835
For promotions and listings, write to
ad@ecs.com.np
Tel: 5011571
The details provided in the listings are tentative and are subject to change.
market insight
Designer Diamond Deals
Amir Maharjan
Executive Director, Classic Diamond Jewelry
A gem of a stone, diamond is the adornment you can never have
enough of.The desire to own even a single of the most precious stone
is corroborated by religious dedications to this astounding creation of
nature. Classic Diamond Jewelers now present an opportunity to behold
the spectacle of the gem fused with human creativity. Amir Maharjan,
the Executive Director of Classic Diamond Jewelry talks about the
exhibition and the stones they have.
This is the first exhibition of its type in the country. What are your
expectations?
We have put in so much for the exhibition. And the designs we are
showcasing are unique and exclusive so, we are expecting something huge.
What has the innovation in this sector been like in Nepal till date?
The innovation has been great. The main focus has been on export, which is
now legalized. And people are actually adopting diamond as a culture in place
of the traditional preference for gold.
How would you describe the 4Cs of diamond in your products?
4Cs are basically the four main factors of diamond grading. We have the best
in every C, from round brilliant cut to princess cut and rose cut. We have the
best sizes and carats that diamonds are supplied in. I would say, the diamonds
we sell have the best cut, clarity, color and carat. (Anshu Khadka)
D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67
ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571.
No. 64  27 April 2011
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purchasing Samsung products from
the dealers of Him Electronics will
receive a scratch coupon through
which they can receive the immediate
next bigger size (in volume) of the
product they have purchased. “If in
case the next bigger size is not available,
then the consumer is entitled to a discount
of 25 percent on the Maximum Retail
Price (MRP), said the press statement. Also,
customers can receive a sure shot prize
that includes either a cash prize, or a Timex
watch (Model No.T56371 or T2M843) or a
Samsung DVD player (Model No. C350), all
available from the scratch coupon itself.
Big Mart at the city center, after the huge success of ‘Rocking
Holi, Shocking Offer,’ has brought in another exciting offer for its
customers. The store has launched ‘Good morning offer’ which
entitles morning-time shoppers to discounts. Customers with
privilege cards will now get additional discounts on shopping over
Rs 1000 between 10 am to 2 pm. Contact: Big Mart, City Centre,
4212664
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