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Every Thursday www.fridayweekly.com.np SUBSCRIBER COPY | ISSUE 168 | RS. 20 8 May 2013 ISSN 2091-1092 | @% a}zfv @)&) 9 772091 109009 www.facebook.com/fridayweekly Up the Ante Needles to Say What comes to mind when you think of Indian cuisine is rich delicacies full of spices and sinful desserts. Perhaps why Indian cuisine enjoys being put on a pedestal here in Kathmandu could be its recipes calling for fresh ground spices and the use of yogurt to create creamy gravy concoctions—all quite suited to our local palate. The third International Nepal Tattoo Convention brought in tattoo artists from Europe, America, South Asian subcontinent and Eastern Asia. The three-day event witnessed more than 2,500 tattoo enthusiasts visiting per day and had other nationals visiting Nepal just for the convention. Continued on page 14 Continued on page 16 Carlsberg’s 1847 Celebrations at Bhumi The latest venue for the world renowned brewers Carlsberg was at Bhumi Restaurant and Bar at Panipokhari, Kathmandu. Collaborating with the restaurant, the eventful Friday night was dictated by a complete fine dining experience along with chilled Carlsberg beer served alongside. A solo performance from Marloes Oudeman added a musical Continued page 23 facet to on the event. Continued on page 13 Model: Shrijan Tuladhar getstarted start off with our picks Articulating Mudras To mark the Golden Jubilee year of the Kalanidhi Indira Sangeet Mahavidyalaya (KISM), artists from multiple backgrounds and different stages will come under the same roof to put together a series of classical dances this Saturday. Prabal Man Dhaubhadel “ usic is what separates us human beings from animals.” shared Indira Shrestha during a press conference organized only few days ago. She is the chairman as well as a conservationist of one of the oldest music schools in the country, Kalanidhi Indira Sangeet Mahavidyalaya which celebrated its 50th anniversary only a week back and is planning something big on the occasion of this great feat. Marking the Golden Jubilee year of the art academy, it has decided to put up a series of events in recognition and exhibition of the various art forms first of which is ‘An Evening of Indian Classical Dance Recitals’ scheduled to be held on 4 May. Managed and organized by JJ Sultans Studios, the event showcases multifarious dance forms inherited from the eastern classical dances performed by local art groups as M well as internationally acclaimed artists. Established in 1963 AD, Kalanidhi Indira Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya (KISM) is a pioneering non-profit organization with recognition as the first music school and enhancement of facilities, she still remains hopeful on gaining additional support particularly after this series of events which should shed light on the organizations works and even attract potential well-wishers. The event this weekend, ‘An With a total capacity of 1200 persons in the covered hall, organizers expect a sold out auditorium with viewers from diplomatic houses, art communities and the general public. amongst the very few dance schools of the time. Running solely on charitable donations and remunerations collected from its students and its presentations, the academy aims towards preservation of these rare dance forms besides promoting dance and music in the mainstream. Despite lacking supporting roles currently for further Evening of Indian Classical Dance Recitals’, is set to be staged at the Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu. Commencing at 6:00 pm and lasting for two hours, the audience shall witness a variegated spectrum of classical dance forms namely Bharat Natyam, Kathak, Odissi and Kuchipudi. Prasang Shrestha, Director of JJ Sultans Studios, assures that this performance will be a worthwhile watch for the money attendees pay. Associating with social welfare activities, JJ Sultans have taken up the responsibility of successful managing and organizing the Jubilee Celebration. “Collection from ticket sales as well as a voluntary donation will go to the art school to fund more facilities and upgrade existing features at the KISM,” Prasang added. Pre-booked tickets till 3 May have been priced for Rs. 750 and Rs. 500 for premium and economy class respectively, while the same tickets will cost Rs. 1000 and Rs. 600 at the door on the day of the event. With a total capacity of 1200 persons in the covered hall, organizers expect a sold out auditorium with viewers from diplomatic houses, art communities and the general public. Students are offered a minimum entry fee of Rs. 300. In terms of the highlight of the event, K. Bhavya, dance trainer at Indian Cultural Center (ICC), a pre-eminent dancer who has mastered in Bharat Natyam and accredited with the Nritya Bibhusan, Nritya Shri and Kalatilak is expected to feature at the event performing in disciplines such as Kuchipudi and Mohininatyam besides Bharat Natyam. Likewise, other performers at the recital comprise of students of Modern Indian School and performers from Nritya Aagan including Subima Shrestha. JJ Sultans Studios (JJS), an event production and management firm under Milap Group has been at the heart of organizing various successful events not only in Nepal but also on an international level. Organizers of concert of 1974 AD at the Jawalakhel Ground in 2011, ‘An Evening with Natalia Calderon’ and artist managers for Iron Maiden’s tour of India, this will be the fourth event to be organized by JJS in Nepal. In an attempt to promote social welfare activities and particularly in this case rare dance forms that might soon extinct, JJ Sultans hopes to empower both the music institute as well as the classical dance forms and reach out to as many as possible. ! At a glance What An Evening of Indian Classical Dance RecitalsÊ Where Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu When 4 May (Saturday) Who JJ Sultans Studios Participation Fee Premium Tickets for Rs. 1000, Economy Tickets for Rs. 600 page3 l brity surveillance cele make your statement Anil Shahi His fa fans know him as ‘the Sultan of Strings’, and he won hearts with his blends of eastern ragas and Span Spanish tunes. Shahi intends to showcase his fusion melodies through his upcoming concert ‘The Sulta Sultan of Strings: Live in Concert’ scheduled for 11 May. Fr!day follows him around for a day as he acco accommodates preparations for the event and some relaxing guitar sessions in his regular schedule. Mannat Shrestha Mann 10:00 am He starts his day with a glass of water. 10:18 am Next up is 45 minutes of exercise. 10:53 am Driven by habit A ‘masala’ tea break follows. „The one thing I canÊt do without is tea.The aroma is of tea is absolutely refreshing anytime of the day.‰ He drinks around 14 cups of tea everyday 11:43 am String time The axe man sits down with his guitar as he gently sips his masala chiya. His fingers work their magic. „Sometimes I donÊt think much about the commercial numbers and let my soul play the chords. IÊm in a trance at that moment. ItÊs as if a feeling emerges from the pit of my heart and it can only be communicated in the form of a melody. And when IÊm done, I donÊt even remember the tune I played.‰ 12:34 pm The guitarist gets ready and leaves for rehearsals. 12:50 pm Shahi arrives at Y Stand Studio. He works with dancers Pramila and Venessa as they prepare for the concert. 11:16 am Today, Shahi decides on some fruitcake and an omelet for breakfast. 2:30 pm Shahi meets Pratima Shrestha, Managing Director of Media Land, who is working with him to promote the event. The meeting is over lunch at 8 degrees in Jhamsikhel. And while discussing some details about the concert, he savors some delicious Bengali fish. 4:45 pm 7:30 pm The evening grows darker, and he realizes it’s that dreaded time of the day again—load-shedding hours! But this time the inverter doesn’t kick-in. He checks this savior of a machine, and sees that the plug is a little lose and the inverter hasn’t been charged. 7:48 pm Shahi now heads towards News 24’s office in Panipokhari for an interview. Without wasting another second in the dark, he picks up his Ipad and heads towards The Factory in Thamel. Since it’s nearby, he decides to walk it. 5:40 pm 8:04 pm The interview is over, and he heads home. 6:00 pm He reaches The Factory and orders yet another cup of masala chiya and opens his Facebook and checks his emails. calls received „Guitarists like Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin, among others, have inspired me. I started by playing „So far away‰ by Avenged Sevenfold. I even had their poster on my wall.‰ 10:00 pm A simple home-cooked meal comprises his late dinner. Leisure time Shahi switches on the television to watch Ten Sports. “I’m a Real Madrid fan. And Cristiano Ronaldo is my favorite player of all time.” „This is the ideal time for me to talk to my friends who are scattered all around the globe.‰ calls dialed As soon as he reaches home he pulls out his wooden guitar and starts playing. He gives the acoustic melodies continuity for almost an hour. 10:37 pm Shahi often dedicates his freer evenings to call his friends. 3 4 9:05 pm 8:58 pm After several cups of tea and some correspondence and online conversations, he decides to head home. 2:00 am After a productive day that ended with a fast paced football match, the sultan is off to bed. people the buzz-makers In the Grand Design of Things This week Fr!day talks to two creative and successful interior designers to find out what their personal styles are and to talk about the trending designs: Eren Shrestha Rishi Saraf Nilima Kansakar Proprietor of Innovations Senior Interior Designer at Furniture World I knew interior designing was my call calling when I came here in Kathmandu from Darjeeling with my father fifteen years back. I knew interior designing was my calling when I was in school and didn’t even know what it exactly meant. Also, my father is involved in Furniture business and I always wanted to help him with that. I am inspired by Siddhar Siddhartha Gopalan who is an architect as well as an interior designer based here in Kathmandu Kathmandu. An absolute ‘no’ in int interior designing would be ignorance to putting everything together after designing which involves lighting and accessories. Things like cushions, carpets, rugs and decorat decorative elements should be carefully thought of. Tips that can never go wrong would be to use earthy colors as they are universal. They give a warm feeling and never go out of fashion. So it’s a safe bet to play around with ea earthy and minimalistic design. Trending now are modern, straight lines and sleek designs. Few years back people thought straight lines are too simplistic but now demand for such d designs are increasing. Also, people come up with their own design designs and I am happy to give it my touch. Nepa Nepal still lacks the availability of good quality materials as they are unaffo unaffordable which ultimately affects the design. My upco upcoming projects are two showrooms for Spanish sportswear called Joma and a couple of residential projects. Althou Although Saraf doesnÊt hold any academic degrees in this field, hhe is one of the successful interior designers g in the Va Valley who has his own fabri fabrication unit and so mater material requirements for his clien clients are met to his satisfac satisfaction. He loves to design very m modern contemporary house houses and give it a rustic feel with minimalistic design. He also believes that the young gen generation has a lot of expo exposure so they catch up with global trends quickly. In my design you can see the use of washed up, rusty elements. I love to create modern and contemporary designs rather than traditional or oriental. office space Saraf’s self designed at Kamalpokhari My design philosophy is that design shouldn’t just be gorgeous but should be functional as well. It should be a blend of beauty, functionality and aesthetics. An absolute ‘no’ in interior designing would be the use of dark colors in a small room or area; sharp cornered furniture in bathrooms and children’s rooms; and the mixture of themes. One shouldn’t break the flow or pattern of the design. ow can an ccreate reate a variety in design if it’s But sometimes, breaking the flow thought through carefully. esidential homes, hotels and My works mostly involve residential commercial areas. ong include the use of sober Tips that can never go wrong d light green as they are very colors such as white, ivory and o play with, and using task light soothing colors and are safe to rather than focused lights. pera House. It’s amazing! I wish I had designed the Opera helor of Science Kansakar holds a degree in Bachelor malai University, ma in Interior Designing from Annamalai oon India Store Bangalore. She worked in Pantaloon erous as a designer and has designed for nume numerous re. Sh he loves apartments, restaurants and more. She pace acc as she designing living rooms and public sp space ges es for on oonee need believes it offers a lot of challenges to keep in mind the perception off lot of people. She recently renova ted Tip Top’s Maaahhhar araaajgu ar ara jjgu jg gguunj nj out out utlet llet. le et. et In my design you can always see connectivity between materials, shapes, fabrics, colors and lighting. feature issues that matter An Easy Goodbye When the inevitable hits, there are only a few things we can rely on. Anubhuti Poudyal s a Public Health student, I always thought it was upon me to assist people in preventing diseases. The whole point of curing disease would be moot if we make sure people never felt ill in the first place. If we made sure fewer people fall sick, the services provided in curing diseases would have lesser patient burden and as a result better quality services would be possible. Now, I never thought the extent of this service moves beyond healthy population to the terminally ill patients. among the major causes in increasing number of diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cancer and heart related diseases. With the motive of addressing them, we move beyond preventing and treating diseases to assisting people throughout the process. These ‘life style related’ ailments usually last for years and are enormous burdens to the families and individuals. Along with it, they can end in terminal condition which again, might look like it’s the end but then it is not quite there for months or even years. A world that is “sick” More than fifty percent of total diseases in Nepal are today lifestyle related. Change in food pattern and low physical activity are Beyond the medicines Palliative care is a relatively new topic in Nepal. It has been defined as an approach which works to improve the quality of life of people who have been A identified with life threatening illness. It helps not just the patient but his/her family as well in coping with the stress and emotional tension that comes with these diseases. It curative medicine, when the condition is such that s/ he is beyond the reach of medicine, we provide palliative care that is better known as Hospice care. Hospice care is The term hospice has been misinterpreted so many times. It is regarded as a place where people go to die when in truth it is a place where people say much easier goodbyes than they would have otherwise. can start right from the phase of detection of the disease and move side by side with curative medicine providing physical, psychosocial and spiritual treatment to the patient. The six-month notice While palliative medicine can be given to patients besides end of life care that basically includes pain management which is provided by health professionals and volunteers who are trained to provide medical relief from pain along with spiritual and psychological support needed during the end of life. It could be given at home, in a hospice center or in a hospital itself. Is it important? We are witnessing a boom in number of patients with diseases that are terminal. While it is important to look for all the ways to treat the disease, the outcome however is not always in favor. A person’s death is very different from that of a patient’s. An individual has tens of hundreds of people related to him. A terminal illness doesn’t merely take an individual’s life. It adds to the stress in his/ her family, both monetary and otherwise. An ill person in the house could cut the family off from the society almost without trying to. Hospice care comes into place here. It reduces pain and increases mobility among patients in their last days and supports the patient as well as his/her family through psychological treatment. Things could feel normal in the family in the last days with little support and care. The story here The term hospice has been misinterpreted so many times. It is regarded as a place where people go to die when in truth it is a place where people say much easier goodbyes than they would have otherwise. Many are not even aware of its significance in lives of patients. While it is an internationally accepted term, in Nepal it is yet to establish itself as an important part of public health. There are organizations like Hospice Nepal, Thankot Hospice, Shechen Clinic and Hospice where hospice services are provided with medical personnel working together to provide hospice services. Besides these, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital and Bharatpur Cancer hospital in Nepal have separate wing for palliative care and hospice. Patients could stay in a hospice center or even ask for assistance at home where the doctors and nurses visit the homes of terminally ill and provide this care. A doctor speaks “It is easy for doctors to forget about the terminally ill patients once they are out of his/her examining room. As doctors, our responsibility is to cure people. So, initially, I never really looked back at those patients who were diagnosed with cancer or other terminal illness with few months to live. Until one day when I saw this patient who’d just left my examining room sitting outside the hospital building without any clue as to what he would do from that point on in life. He had a few months to live and there was nothing curative medicine could do for him,” shares Dr. Pradeep Vaidya, hepato biliary pancreatic surgeon in Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj. With his knowledge from Japan and assistance from friends, he opened Hospice Nepal in 2000 which was first of its kind to assist people through their end. Today, hospice Nepal in Lagankhel has patients in the center and more than that, they help patients by providing home visits. “You do not need money or time to help people. You need to know the cause you feel for and then have the ‘Heart to Help’,” shares Dr. Vaidya. The best scenario would be to have a world without pain and goodbyes. Since we do not live in that world, we need to find ways in which the goodbyes are intended only when they are supposed to and not sooner. Also we want life to be not just bearable but rather pain free and as pleasant as it can get towards the end, to us and to the people around us. Palliative and hospice care give that chance to the patients and their families.! MOVIE The Croods Directed by: Chris Sanders Cast: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Cloris Leachman, Clark Duke Rating: Reviewed by: Srishti RL Shah Synopsis: The latest Dreamworks animation is set in the stone-age, almost as if it was taking forward the Ice Age tale by moving to the next era. The Croods are a family that sticks together for survival and Dad Grug’s (Cage) rules like ‘never not be afraid’ keep them alive. Daughter Eep’s (Stone) curiosity means conflict with her dad, and also results in her meeting the more evolved and inventive Guy (Reynolds). An earthquake destroys their cave and they are forced to embark on an adventurous and fun journey through an unfamiliar world as Guy teaches the cave-people to adapt and learn to be resourceful. Review: Well, it’s an animation so one thing is guaranteed— if you’re looking for a short, lighthearted and entertaining film you’ll have a good time throughout. However, some iconic animations have already set the standards with strong scripts and imaginative art work. Then there’s Cameroon and Lee who have altered the 3D experience with “Avatar” and “Life of Pi”. So comparisons and expectations are obvious. One word sums up the comic, prehistoric fantasy—simple. The narrative is simplistic with no depth. So you don’t have to decipher satires or preempt twists, just laugh along while the kids take back a lesson (or several lessons as per what the group of children in the row behind thought out loud). The characters are simple stereotypes, and their stereotypical idiosyncrasies trigger the jokes— review popular culture revisited annoying old mother-in-law, a narrow minded, protective father, an out-of-control toddler, and contrasting siblings —curious daughter and dull son. They could have made much better use of the prehistoric setting to add more witty humor. As far as the visual aspects are concerned, the fantastic flora and fauna are reminiscent of, but less impressive than, Avatar and Ice Age. Compared to the experiences of the recent “Life of Pi”, the 3D seems rather flimsy. “The Croods” may not be iconic, but ‘simple’ is working for it. Because simple entertainment is just what you need at the end of a hectic brain racking week, and is perfect to take away your mid-week blues. There’s fantasy, adventure and light humor—and it is paced to keep you engaged. The creatures get more exotic as the story progresses and there’s some light emotional drama—for a sap like me it meant some waterworks. So, go with an open mind, as unlike me (who enjoyed it but was watching through a cynical lens), you have the luxury of simply enjoying. The verdict: Well, it makes for a fun one-time-watch as a family outing. ! events TOP 3 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 three picks: make the most of the city 1. INTER COLLEGE BAND COMPETITION what’s on Watch the top five bands vie for th4e grand prize at the All Nepal Inter College Band Competition 2. things tto do thi d 2. SPRING CONCERT 2013 sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri 2 5 6 7 Attend the spring concert featuring Faure’s Requiem at the Kathmandu Chorale as they come together for their love of music. . sat 3 4 3.AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE RECITALS 8 Witness different forms of Indian Classical dances mainly Bharatnatyam, Odissi, and Kathak at Nepal Academy Hall. 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. The God of Carnage Opening date: 3 May (Friday); Closing date: 19 May (Sunday);Time: 7:15 pm onwards;Venue: Naga Theater, Hotel Vajra; Contact: 427 15 45/ info@hotelvajra.com For more than thirty years Studio 7’s Actors Ensemble has been presenting an annual theatre performance during the spring. The types of plays range from famous classics, self written productions to modern plays. All productions are in English, but always keep relevance for the Nepali situation in mind. This year’s event looks at the influence of modernity on the spiritual heart of the Kathmandu upscale society with Yasmin Reza’s award winning play “The God of Carnage”. Performances every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Entry fee: Rs. 800 (student discount available) 3 ART AND THEATRE Qs With Sabine Lehmann Director The Underbelly of Urban Kathmandu „The God of Carnage‰ is a satirical comedy aimed at trendy, upscale Kathmandu adults.The cast includes Karma, Samuna KC, Subaash Thapa and Jharna Bajracharya. What is the basic plot of the play. “The God of Carnage” is a satirical comedy. Two sets of trendy middle class Kathmandu couples meet to negotiate a peace deal over a fight of their 11 year old sons. What starts in a seemingly polite and civilized manner escalates into explosions of aggression, anger, pride and contempt under a thin skin of tolerance. They lash out at each other in poisonous rage, hurling accusations, revealing secrets, questioning intentions, all intensified by the flowing of alcohol. What are your expectations from the performance? We are expecting a high level entertainment with good laughs while recognizing some of our own shortcomings in the characters on the stage, in short self realization through laughter. Since the play has been adapted to people of this city, what does the play convey about Kathmandu? Take an honest look at Kathmandu’s unstoppable urban rush with all its implications and influence it might have on the spiritual heart of the Kathmandu’s societies. Often only rhetoric is left, pretending care for one another, peace and the environment. And our great call for reconciliation and consensus must be remembered by all of us on the small and the big stage of life alike. (Ashmita Rijal) Graphic Voices from Nepal Opening Date: 16 April (Tuesday) Closing Date: 14 May (Tuesday) Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Venue: Image Ark Gallery www.image-ark.com, www. graphicvoices.com Dan Archer has spent the past six months in Nepal using a combination of graphic journalism and illustrated reportage to investigate human trafficking. By using art to chronicle human trafficking, ‘Graphic Voices from Nepal: An investigation of human trafficking’ is an exhibit where the artist’s goal is to preserve the impact of survivor testimonies without revealing their identity. The exhibit consists of a handful of different story extracts, chosen to highlight the diverse forms of trafficking that exists. Free entry events MUSIC AND PARTIES INTER COLLEGE BAND COMPETITION Free entry MISCELLANEOUS Opening Date: 1 May (Wednesday) Closing Date: 1 June (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap, Exhibition Road 9813422986 Café and Shop Mitini’s Opening Premier International College All Nepal Inter College Band Competition is ready to hit the stage this year with its second edition. Selected five bands from the auditions will compete with each other at the grand finale with various guest bands. The winning band will bag a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 along with a 10-track album contract. The first runner-up will win a cash prize of Rs. 30,000. Individual prizes for best vocals, best guitarist, best drummer and best bassist will receive cash prizes and other gift hampers. Registrations will open soon. Join in the grand opening party of Café & Shop Mitini and Handicraft market. Fair trade and handicraft products from local producers will be offered at a 50 percent discount in the Handicraft market. The café offers Dutch and hand drip coffee and a variety of tea. Café and shop Mitini is being run by Social Enterprise Activation. Registration fee: Rs. 5,000 SPRING CONCERT 2013 Date: 4 May (Saturday) Time: 6:00 pm Venue: British School, Jhamsikhel 9813853067 The Kathmandu Chorale presents a spring concert featuring Faure’s Requiem. The Chorale has been singing in Nepal since 1982 and is made up of people of different nationalities and professional backgrounds who come together because of their love of music and performing for the community. Date: 4 May (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm Venue: Café & shop Mitini, Lazimpat 9808109937 Kathmandu Bike Festival 2013 Date: 4 May (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm Venue: Gyanodaya Residential School, Sanepa 5521741 www.himalayanoutdoorfestival.com The country’s first three-day celebration of human-powered adventure sports, music and Himalayan lifestyle will include interactive exhibitions, discussions about pressing environmental issues, trade fair and screening of different adventure films. Professional and amateur outdoor athletes from Nepal and all over the world will be competing in 3 different sports which are trail running, rock climbing and mountain biking. Other interesting activities such as dyno and slackline competition, ice-axe pull-up, flying fox, zip lines, rappelling, mud run and auto expo are also a part of this outdoor festival. AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE RECITALS Opening date: 4 May (Saturday) Epic Events Nepal presents the second Kathmandu Bike Festival. The event will be accompanied by food and information stalls, live music, b-boying, exhibitions, fun games and many more. So come and join in for the environmentfriendly event. Fr!day Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: Nepal Academy Hall 9813441391, 9841203732 This episode will feature different forms of Indian Classical Dances mainly Bharatnatyam, Odissi, and Kathak. The event will be held as a support by JJ Sultans to Kalanidhi Indira Sangeet Mahavidhyalaya which is celebrating their golden jubilee Issue 168 | 8 May 2013 9 and raising funds for the school. The arts institute is a non-profit organization which is the first music, and one of the first dance schools of Nepal established in 1963 AD. It will feature performances by highly recognized and renowned Nepali and Indian artists. Entry Fee: Premium Tickets for Rs. 1000, Economy Tickets for Rs. 600 “Taapu”—A Creative Adventure Opening date: 3 May (Friday); Closing date: 13 May (Monday); Time: 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm; Venue: Theater Village, Lazimpat; Contact: 9813394220, Pathshalatheatre@gmail.com The play “Taapu” is a surreal journey of twelve children into the land of fantasy exploring and discovering wonders throughout. “Taapu” is another small footstep in the Pathshala venture. This project invariably incorporates the beliefs of Pathshala theatre group and thrives on the idea of fostering a creative environment for children despite any existing differences. Produced by Suman Rayamajhi and written by Aayush Niraula, “Taapu” was inspired from a play that had a dialogue explaining a fantasy-world. The actors in the play are differently-abled children from SOS because the play aims to reflect that it is society that sees them ‘differently’ but they are equally capable and talented in the fantasy world they imagine—a world we can create for them in this very reality if we, as a society, can accept them with their strengths and abilities. Entry fee: Rs. 200 for students and Rs. 300 for others 3 Qs Entry: Rs. 50 Himalayan Outdoor Festival II With Binita Adhikari A member of the “Taapu” team Enriching Childhood Opening Date: 3 May (Friday) Closing Date: 5 May (Sunday) Time: 4:45 pm Venue: Hattiban Resort The play is a creative venture which involves children with different abilities; here I would like to mention that the Âdifferent abilitiesÊ is not our focus, rather ÂabilitiesÊ in itself inherently fulfills our motive. What are the major aspects of the play? “Taapu” tells a tale of an adventurous voyage to a fantasy island which is able to manufacture abundant chocolates, ice creams and toys. It is a metaphorical story of how the children discover the vanity that lies within that fantasy with the help of the old man. In a way, “Taapu” is about life, the philosophical quandaries of the meanings of life, and in a unique fashion, it has been represented in the play through the children’s experiences. Disclaimer: Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, mentioned or listed in the publication. Event participants are advised to cross-refer to sources for validation. Turn to page 17 for details on live performances around town. Who comprise your target audience? Art is a universal medium of expression, culture and consciousness. Everyone is going to absorb this play as per their understanding. Thus, we have targeted people from all backgrounds. What is the broader objective of this project? The vision of the project goes along with that of what Pathshala envisions—theatre involving a varied demography, like youth and children who can benefit from this association. The project aims to make children meaningfully involved in the culture of expression and creativity. We believe in generating a creative hub in order to create collaborative efforts in the field of art. (Ashmita Rijal) hallofframe 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 The ‘Offline’ Socializing 25 April, Le Sherpa The monthly meeting of members of the international social network InterNations took place at Le Sherpa in Panipokhari. Attended by about 80 exclusive members of the social network, the guest list mainly comprised of expats and local entrepreneurs, the gathering brought the Nepali members of InterNations together for an in-person meet over dinner. “InterNations, unlike other online social media, is a platform that offers an exclusive opportunity for members to connect by actually meeting them besides communicating through the web,” said Steve Webster, Managing Director of Escape2nepal.com on behalf of the InterNations family. What initially started as a promotion project for expats to settle in to the new location, the network has grown across 250 major cities of the world. Held in possibly a new venue every time, the network also looks to provide exposure to the venues where their events are held. 1. Hugh Stevens 2. Christine Regnier 3. Sanjeeb Bhattarai 4. Sonya Davidson 5. Sharyn Howard, Sima Javed and Subarna Newar 6. Neeru Webster and Steve Webster 7. Jackie Taylor 2 3 4 1 5 The Sound of Karkash 30 April, Mandala Theatre The original sound track of Asif Shah’s first feature film, “Karkash”, was launched amidst media people and personalities at an event held at Mandala Theatre. Titled “Taremaam”, the song has been composed and performed by the band Karma, and written by Ranjit Acharya,. Speaking at the event, Acharya shared, “I believe in Karkash and Asif Shah’s ability to make a film that justifies the youth culture, their life and times, and the problems of the city. I penned this song not just as a thematic lyrics suited for the film but also for young people who will relate to it.” The song “Taremaam” will also be included in Karma band’s next album. The song was launched at the event along with its music video. The music video has been put up on the band’s official YouTube channel for general viewing. “Karkash” is hitting the theatres on 14 June. The film features Suraj Singh Thakuri in his debut role along with Satya Raj Acharya, Daya Hang Rai and Raymon Das Shrestha in pivotal roles. 1. Asif Shah 2. Sushan Prajapati and Asim Shah 3. Ranjit Acharya, Raymon Das Shrestha and Lokesh Bajracharya 4. Suraj Singh Thakuri 5.Yogesh Pradhan 6. Satya Raj Acharya 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 A Sufi Concert 27 April, Patan Museum It was a mystical Saturday evening at Patan Museum as historic words by iconic poets like Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Nanak and Rabindranath Tagore were performed by Madan Gopal Singh and his group ‘Chaar Yaar’.The event was organized by the Indian Cultural Center to bring together all those who enjoy passionate. Singh rendered the celebrated lyrics in his captivating voice and he was accompanied by Deepak Castelino on the guitar, Shyam Nepali playing the sarangi, and Gurmeet Singh on the tabala.The audience that was enjoying the pleasant melodies was instantly energized when the popular qawwali “Dama dam mast kalandar” was sung. As the performance came to an end, Geeti Sen, Director of ICC, thanked all the performers for creating a memorable evening for all the attendees. 1. Madan Gopal Singh 2. Gurmeet Singh 3. Murad Ali 4. Pritam Ghoshal 5. Deepak Castelino 6. Ambica Shrestha 7. Kanak Mani Dixit 8. Shova Raimajhi and Srijana Rana 9. Upaul Mazumdar and Sangeeta Mazumdar Discover Your Kathmandu 1 2 3 28 April, Park Gallery ‘Kathmandu is a city of one’s observation and perception. What you see in it is the reality, leaving an open interpretation.’ Based on this theme, two artists, Palistha Kakshapati and Kanchan Burathoki expressed themselves through a collection of drawings, prints and multimedia artworks. The opening ceremony of the exhibition, Ukus Mukus, was held at Park Gallery. 1 Palistha Kakshapati used terraces as a symbolic representation, trying to capture the essence of the city from up above. According to her, one can discover Kathmandu in their own way either as a critic or a supporter. To give a feel of Nepali terraces, she hung clothes on lines just as laundry would be put out to dry on any house’s kausi. Likewise, Kanchan Burathoki encompasses a range of experiences of Kathmandu in her artworks where she uses different electric wires and paper pieces as a collage. “The response of people is my interest rather than what I am trying to tell or show,” Burathoki shared. Both the artists leave room for diverse interpretations for their work. 4 Butterflies and Women The exhibition will continue till 12 May. 1. Palistha Kakshapati 2. Kanchan Burathoki 3. Bina Ghale 4. Nira Gurung 5. Nira Joshi 2 3 26 April, Sarwanam Art Gallery 4 5 The opening ceremony of ‘The Existence’, an exhibition of paintings by young debutant artist Anita Khanal Bhattarai, was inaugurated by Hisila Yami. The paintings focus on issues like environment, culture, social manners, and focus especially on women. The playful butterflies are found in many of her works through which she intends to convey a cynical message of the helplessness in a woman. Bhattarai also applied the watercolor technique in her paintings to highlight the expressive nature of women with the intention of drawing a comparison with the transparency of water. Madan Chitrakar shared that Bhattarai as a painter has a promising future and that he expects her to give continuity of the thoughtful and innovative works. The event was organized by Sarwanam Art Gallery and Art Nepal. The 20 paintings will be on display at Sarwanam Art Gallery till 10 May. 1. Anita Khanal Bhattarai 2. Laxmi Rai and Sushma Rajbhandari 3. Gehendra Man Amatya 4. Kailash K Shrestha and Lal Kaji Lama events Sharing is Caring Date: 9 May (Thursday) Time: 8:00 am onwards Venue: Astha Ashram, Bafal make the most of the city mark your calendar events in the nextt ffew weeks k The Sultan of Strings: Live in Concert Opening date: 11 May (Saturday); Time: 6:00 pm onwards;Venue: Academy Hall; Contact: 9841242180, 9801146630 Trained in Indian classical music from Banaras and with a flair for Spanish tunes Anil, Shahi is popular for the fusion numbers. Media Land is organizing a concert which will showcase his strength —the synthesis of melodies from eastern and western styles. This concert is specifically for people who enjoy music and want to dedicate some quality time to listen to some instrumental fusion. Entry fee: Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 and Rs. 2000 3 Venue: LASANAA, Martin Chautari, Thapathali 9851076996 Himalayan Readers’ Book club Supported by British Council and LASANAA is organizing a book discussion event on Prajwal Parajuly’s “The Gurkha’s Daughter”. The event is an open forum for discussion on the book which is a collection of short stories where the author tries to blend in a rich color and vernacular that paints an eye-opening picture of a unique world and its people. Mother’s Day celebration at Astha Ashram is being organized by Sanjivan a Pro Bono Publico. The event is to celebrate the spirit of motherhood by felicitating the mothers who live in the ashram with their kids. A special lunch will be given to the mothers and their kids together with a distribution of saari for mothers and t-shirt for the kids. Turn to page 17 for details on live performances around town. Disclaimer: Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, mentioned or listed in the publication. Event participants are advised to crossrefer to sources for validation. Water and Life: ICIMOD digital Photo Contest Last date of submission: 20 May (Monday) Qs www.icimod.org With Anil Shahi Musician/Singer The Fervor of Fusion „I expect my image and peopleÊs perception towards fusion music to change after this concert,‰ shares Shahi about the event. What does playing at Academy Hall mean to you? I have been performing in restaurants and pubs for a long time. Those are the music hubs these days, but it is very disheartening that the audience is not so receptive at those places. People are either drinking or indulge in conversations while in restaurants, so we musicians do not have an audience in the real sense. This concert at Academy Hall is an opportunity for me to play for more patient and eager spectators, for people who will gather specifically for the music. What should the audience expect at the event? This event is all about music, entertainment and experiments. We are trying to bring something new in terms of music. We are also featuring flamenco dance and belly dance with live guitar. Basically it is an instrumental fusion live concert where people can enjoy flamenco, flamenco fusion, classical music and classical fusion. We are also planning to play some popular folk tunes, as well as some jazz and blues. What would you say is unique about this concert? Our concert is not about loud and large crowd of people, it is for the ones who want to have a good time at a soothing ambience and hear some foot tapping music. This kind of concert should happen more often as it gives the artists and even the listeners their space, where they can choose their genre and purely enjoy the moment. (Ashmita Rijal) MUSIC AND PARTIES The Esctatic Grind 2012 Date: 18 May (Saturday) Time: 11:00 am onwards Venue: Hotel Shahanshah Combat the heat of this summer at poolside party as to dance to the beats of DJ Prajwal, DJ Finzok, DJ Rabbit, DJ Sundyp, DJ Nyayaxism Sista, DJ Ajen, DJ Norchen and DJ Spark. Samikshya Shrestha and Neal Vikram Shahi will be hosting the event where you will see a summer wear fashion show, rain dance, swimming pool games, b-boying, hip-hop performances, fun and games. Entrance: Rs. 500 (18+ years old only) MISCELLANEOUS Discussing “The Gurkha’s Daughter” Date: 11 May (Saturday) Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is organizing a Digital Photo Contest on the theme of ‘Water and Life’ to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This contest also coincides with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation 2013. The photo contest is aimed at raising awareness about the diverse aspects of water and related resources in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region in terms of their uses and benefits; various ways they interact with society and ecosystems; and associated hazards, conflicts, and issues. The photo contest is open to anybody from any part of the world as long as he/she is above the legal age of 18 at the time of participation. There is no entry fee required to participate. Winners will be announced on World Environment Day, 5 June 2013. Writing Nepal: A short story contest Submission Deadline: 25 May (Saturday) editor@lalitmag.com La.Lit a literary magazine brings a short story writing contest which is co sponsored by Indiana University and is going to be judged by Samrat Upadhyay. The entry must be unpublished and should be no more than 3000 words which must be typed and double spaced. The entrant must be a Nepali citizen, and each entrant is allowed to submit only one story. Three winners will be chosen who will each receive a cash prize. First prize 10,000, second prize 5,000 and third prize 2,500. The winners will be announced in the month of June. Short story entry to be submitted at editor@lalitmag.com D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. No. 168 8 May 2013 Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Development: RUPESH SHAKYA Manager, Editorial & Promotions: NILADRI S. PARIAL Asst. Manager, Editorial & Promotions: BIJAYA ADHIKARI Color Separation & Printed at: WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. Bhaisepati, Lalitpur 5548861, 5552335 Distributor: Kasthamandap Distribution Pvt. Ltd. 424.7241 DISCLAIMER Details of the event listings are accurate as per information received before the date the weekly goes for printing. 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According to a statement released by the organization the contest that began from the 16 April looks forward to raising awareness on stronger rule of law, right to life and property and freedom to enterprise as the theme of the contest is what the organization stands for. The participants are required to submit photographs which depict whether the creation of a livable Nepal is being aided or obstructed. In a press meet held in the DECC hall on 16 April, the Campaign Coordinator of the contest, Dilip Gurung, announced that the contest was open for both amateurs and professionals. Awards for different categories and rules that are available on the organization’s website www. liveablenepal.org were also announced at the same event. Just Imagine Akriti Shilpakar Kathmandu, 25 April Gita Limbu Kathmandu,17 April Gitanjanli Jewels has arrived in Kathmandu featuring their major brands Parineeta, Sangini, Nakshatra, Asmi, Gili, D’damas and Nizam. Adding one more star to their collection, Gitanjali officially launched a gold collection named Maya Gold at a press meet organized at their outlet in Capitol Mall, Durbar Marg. What a sight! The Imaginary Folklores Ensemble blended worldly sounds with visual arts on their last performance in a month-long tour. Otso Lähdeoja on guitar, Florian Guibert, flautist and Mauro Sarachian on the violoncello, performed a repertoire of classical and experimental music. The performance was aided with scenography and projections from Alexandre Berthier.Video images, along with a play of light, were projected on a black clothed, cube-like structure in which the band performed. It was a magical combination that resulted in an enthralling visual imagery accompanied with world music. “Our team is an ensemble of people from different countries like France, Finland and Argentina. Our music is influenced by music from our countries as well as other countries, which sums up to our own folklore, which in turn comes from our imagination. Therefore, our name is Imaginary Folklores,” says Lähdeoja. He later mentioned that Sarachian was the last to join the band – he fit the bill (playing the cello according to their vision) perfectly. Maya Gold is a popular brand that offers a range of beautiful gold jewelry. According to a statement released by Urja Ventures Pvt. Ltd, the company that is responsible for introducing Gitanjali to Nepal, the BIS marked hallmark Maya Gold is the only 22 carat guaranteed gold presented for the first time in Nepal. Maya Gold carries a range of reasonably priced gold jewelries targeted to match Nepali taste. A Rocking Fr!day @ The Factory Samyak Moktan Kathmandu, 26 April With the theme ‘For the love of rock’ Fr!day at The Factory saw an interesting crowd of people all swaying to the hard rock tunes of the ‘80s and ‘90s played by the band Rockheads. The restaurant also offered a range of cocktails made specialy for the night, together with a food menu that offered special discount to people that arrived before 9:00 pm. Fr!day @ The Factory is a collaboration that intends to bring themed parties every last Friday of the month. Carlsberg’s 1847 Celebrations at Bhumi Prabal Man Dhaubhadel Kathmandu, 26 April Continued from page 1 “Today’s event, Carlsberg 1847, as the name suggests has exclusively been organized to endorse the beer brand that most of us love. As one of their promotion scheme, Carlsberg has come up with what they call “Bucket Promotion” where they offer a beer bucket containing four bottles at a discounted price.” said Sachit Shrestha, owner of the restaurant. Stacking up a series of numbers coinciding with the year 1847 that marks the establishment of the brewery, promotion hours started from 18:47 hours for six straight hours where each bucket served would cost Rs. 1220 saving customers a total of Rs 184.7. Kaspersky PURE 3.0 Launched Samyak Moktan Kathmandu, 26 April Sagar Software & Traders, in co-operation with Kaspersky Labs, announced the official launch of Kaspersky PURE 3.0 Total Security which was unveiled by Jagannath Patnaik who is the Director of Channel Sales of Kaspersky Lab in South Asia. The new product, which was launched at DECC in Tripureshwor, offers everything users need in a computer security suite, including online banking security, password management and online backup. It is designed to provide users with maximum protection and convenience. In addition it also offers maximum protection for users to secure their online activities and digital assets across their home network of PC’s. The newly launched PURE product is available in 1-user and 3-user box packs and is equipped with a unique and efficient array of technologies to protect its users from any form of cyber attacks. entertainment let the good times begin Needles to Say The International Nepal Tattoo Convention was held at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg on 26, 27 and 28 April.This is the third edition of the event, and is the largest convention of body art held in Nepal. Artists from 19 countries participated in the event that showcased artwork through 75 booths. Bijaya Adhikari Continued from page 1 ody art has long been part of our culture. If we stream out to find the ethnic roots of tattooing, Tharu culture would be the most prominent. Piercing has been the part of any and every Aryan culture existing in Nepal. Scarification, the art of making scars into artworks, exists in some of the Terai region rituals and practices. The International Nepal Tattoo Convention attempts to highlight the practice of body art, not only to illustrate the cultural practices we already have, but also to encompass worldwide body art and body modification into one single convention. When the first tattoo convention was held in 2011, it was a mere accumulation of Nepali artists from various parts of the country, coming in and showcasing their products, artists and advertising their studios. By this year however, 19 countries had come together in one venue, spreading over 75 booths with more than 100 artists. This number is not just a sheer mechanism to promote tattooing or advertising the talents. It is the enthusiasm of artists all over the world to visit a country that carries a history in tattooing. Bijay Gurung, one of the most prominent tattoo artists in B Nepal known by his pseudonym Biz, is working at the nationally and internationally famed Mohan’s Tattoo Inn. He shares, “This is only the third time we have organized this convention. But the popularity of this meet of body modification artists has spread like a wildfire. You around the world. He, however, favors Nepal’s convention more than any other. His words, “It’s not that I don’t visit conventions when they are held back home. But I love coming to Nepal for two reasons. One, the crowd is enthusiastic and selective here. Conventions held at Europe The convention highlighted the Tharu culture and body modification examples from the ethnic artists, and brought in traditional folk dance and musical performances to an international crowd. can find artists from the UK, the USA and Japan here, where tattooing is evidently popular. But we also have artists from Pakistan, Sweden, Malaysia and Mali, where the artists are lesser known. They had heard about Nepal’s convention and had shown their interest to come.” Mohan’s Tattoo Inn stands as the corporate icon of tattooing in Nepal. With its proprietor Mohan Gurung going all out to organize this event each year, the participation and the response from the crowd is bigger and better each time. Alex Lux, a professional tattoo artist from France, has 15 years of experience in the field and has visited tattoo conventions all are just too large and after a while, it just feels too much. And secondly, the artists here feel like family. I have known Mohan for 14 years now. His children call me Uncle Alex and I try visiting Nepal every year to attend this convention.” Amongst 100 of his tattoos, Alex Lux has a small ‘Om’ tattoo on his right hand, which was engraved by Mohan Gurung some 14 years back. Alex says that Gurung has come a long way since then. And his successors, artists like Biz and Bimal have helped Nepali tattoo art rise to new heights. Alex shares, “The quality of tattoos from Nepali artists has escalated exponentially. There is practically no difference in tattoos from m European artists and Nepali artists. sts. The tattooss in Nepal are re really good.” Perhaps that is the motivation and also the goal of organizing the convention in Nepal, as Biz says, “We want Kathmandu to be a tattoo hub for the entire world. One very good reason to come to Nepal to get inked is our price tag. We deliver some of the best works at prices that are almost 60 times lesser than tattoos made elsewhere.” International Nepal Tattoo Convention has also become an event that tries to educate and in the meantime attempt to alleviate the taboo hanging over body art. The convention highlighted the Tharu culture and body modification examples from the ethnic artists, and brought in traditional folk dance and musical performances to an international crowd. And staying true to the sense of the convention, organized various competitions, seminars and workshops as well. The modern artwork in tattooing is obviously much different from Tharu or Newari tattoo art, but the sense of ‘beautification’ via needles has cultural roots and the convention promotes that sense rigorously. Hotel Yak & Yeti has served as the venue for the convention for three years. Each year, the space at the hotel gets smaller with respect to the sheer increase in participation. Why not choose a different venue then? Biz answers, “We could have decided to organize the convention at Bhrikuti Mandap, for the access to the location is much better. But we have to look into hygiene factor as well. We cannot risk having a convention at Bhrikuti Mandap. There are artists longing to participate in Nepal Tattoo Convention. But this year, sadly, we had to turn down some artists because of the venue’s limitation of capacity.” Summing up the third International Nepal Tattoo convention comes with a promise to organize the fourth in the coming year. With each year, the number of participating artists and the visitors has been increasing. The partners, sponsors and supporters of the event have increased in each year’s event and are expected to rise in the years to come. Needless to say, tattoo and tattooing in Nepal has gained a boost from these conventions that observe variety and a pragmatic approach to body art.! In Numbers: 3 day tattoo festival held on 26, 27 and 28 April, 2013 19 participating countries 75 showcasing booths Over 2,500 visitors per day timeoff eat, drink, party – live Up the Ante FY I From confectionaries and deep-fried snacks, street-side tandoors and pani puri stalls to eating curries and naan in a fine-dining setting—like many other places in the world, Indian food has customized renditions in Kathmandu as well. This global favorite has been witnessing a the ‘contemporary’ storm where traditional recipes are reinterpreted. And we haven’t been left behind as street favorites go haute and restaurants aim to redefine the classics. Gita Limbu makhni, khaas seekh, sham savera and gulab e gulkand to name a few. Dining in this finedining setting lets you taste the contemporary avatar of Indian cuisine. – perfect recommendation for your friends on holiday here. A staple lunch joint Downtown Restaurant, located at Pulchowk, serves to What comes next then, after reaching global recognition and popularity? Reinventing the modern Indian cuisine is what. Continued from page 1 oodies in the Valley are accustomed to heavilyspiced dishes and chefs around town have long been tweaking their menus to cater to the aforementioned tastes. Be that as it may, Kathmandu is host to many Indian restaurants that enjoy popularity for its modern interpretation of the classic Indian favorites. Naan, curry and tandoori are synonymous with Indian cuisine and are available in most Indianspecialty restaurants. What comes next then, after reaching global recognition and popularity? Reinventing the modern Indian cuisine is what. F Indian in style Known for its generous servings, restaurants are now adding class to the generous dollops of Indian food. Presentation is slowly taking centre-stage and the hearty food is sincerely a feast for the eyes (as well as the stomach, of course). An example of such a restaurant is Sanjeev Kapoor’s The Yellow Chilli, Tripureshwor. With a popular host, chef, and now restaurateur helming chains of The Yellow Chilli, expect the popular North Indian cuisine like haripa paneer tikka, kurmuri hari mirch, aloo gol matol, murgh Movies at QFX Release Date: 3 May IronMan 3D Release Date: 3 May Tony Stark uses his ingenuity to fight those who destroyed his private world and soon goes up against his most powerful enemy yet: the Mandarin. Director: Shane Black Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow Director: Ganesh Dev Pandey Cast: Gaurav Pahari, Sujata Koirala Ghar-e-Kabab, the Indian restaurant located within Hotel Annapurna at Durbar Marg, serves delicacies synonymous with the Indian cuisine. Its opulent ambience combined with one well-prepared dish after another in a fine dining experience proves how much Indian cuisine has evolved into a celebrated food adored by many. The courses cater to vegetarians and nonvegetarians from their starters to mains and end with in-house made desserts. Everything on the menu is an iconic Indian dish, like tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, sheekh kabab, briyanis, rasmalai, kulfi and gulab jamun. High street On the other side of the spectrum of elevating street delights comes a humble stall offering hygienic pani puri. Manjari Arrogant, stubborn, childish, young girl ‘Manjari’, daughter of powerful businessman, Karna Bdr. Chhetri of Butwal, falls in love with a poor guy ‘Ishwor’ from slum area. Story focuses unusual chemistry between the two and their typical romance interestingly. A twist in between takes the story in a very different direction. Bawarchi the Restro Bar is another restaurant to look out for. With two branches, one in Lazimpat and the other in the historical Baber Mahal Revisited, Bawarchi delivers in style. You have the ubiquitous kababs (chicken, mutton, paneer), tandoori aloo, veg hara bara kabab, chicken shashlik and the list goes on. The tikka and kabab rolls are what brought this restaurant fast fame. They even have kiosks vending rolls at the Bhat Bhateni Supermarket. Shootout at Wadala Release Date: 3 May The film is a dramatization of the first-ever registered encounter by Mumbai police, where gangster Nitesh Dhamne was shot dead on 1 November, 1982. Director: Ekta Kapoor Cast: John Abhraham, Anil Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Kangana Ranaut, Tusshar Kapoor Not shying away from delivering local street favorites like Pani Puri is the Hygenic Pani Puri hidden away in a secret alley in Patan Durbar Square. The humble stall promises, well, hygienic pani puri for those who fear being diagnosed with food poisoning cater to the corporate crowd during lunch time. Walk in during the lunch hours and you’ll never find the place empty. The menu features a variety of dishes and cuisines, but this humble restaurant is particularly popular for their Indian food. And its popularity is owed to the consistency and affordability of the food served here. You have your thoroughly satisfying naan among other favorites like curries. Make it Bawarchi Restaurant and Bar Baber Mahal Revisited, Lazimpat, 2150050 Downtown Restaurant Harihar Bhawan, Pulchowk, 5010751 Ghar-e-Kabab Hotel Annapurna, Durbar Marg, 4221711 The Garden Terrace Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Soaltee Mod, 4273999 The Yellow Chilli Bluebird Complex, Tripureshwor, 4101088, 9813842169 a point to try out the food at this restaurant and see why it’s become a staple lunch joint for the working crowd. With a multitude of restaurants offering Indian cuisine in Kathmandu, you don’t have to look far to satiate your craving of mutton briyani or the syrupy goodness that is gulab jamun. It’s time to embrace that Indian cuisine will continue to evolve more in terms of taste and presentation when there are more and more chefs experimenting with the boundaries (not set in stone) of Indian cuisine. Expect more to come in Indian restaurants. Till then, you know where to go for the best Indian dishes in town. ! The Desi Design The Garden Terrace Restaurant at Soaltee Crowne Plaza is offering their take on a Dhaba food festival, replete with decorations (think chaarpai, local movie posters and bamboo décor) and guest chefs from India. Dhaba food features authentic Punjabi cuisine found along the highways in Amritsar in India. Saurabh Sachdeva, Junior Sous Chef from Crowne Plaza, New Delhi, says that real Dhaba food has to have butter, desi ghee and freshly pounded spices with a pestle. The street food gets revamped at the hygiene-certified hotel so the popular mouth-watering dishes of Dhaba are offered in a comfortable ambience and hygiene is assured. Dinner will be started with kesar wali lassi which is a smooth buttermilk flavored with saffron. Starters include bhatti ka murgh (tandoored marinated chicken morsels), fish Amritsari, surkh khumb, gobhi de pool and murgh malai tikka. Main courses include tawa gosht, murgh makhanwala, saarson da saag te makki ki roti and a live tawa meat station. Desserts come as phirnee, rabri falooda, jalebi, chocolate gulab jamun and many more. Director of Food and Beverage, Balaram Pathak says, “We either do things properly at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, or we just don’t do it.” To provide the authentic taste chefs were brought in from the hotel’s chain in New Delhi. He adds that what Soaltee Crowne Plaza is providing is quality and consistency at its highest level, combined with affordability. The Dhaba food festival starts from 7:00 pm to 10:45 pm, and may extend longer than 4 May if the on-off rainy weather lets up. Dinner for adults is priced at Rs. 1800 and Rs. 1100 for children below 12 years old (applicable charges not included). timeoff live wire LIVE @ Saturday: 4 May Sign Band @ Macallan Restaurant and Cigar Lounge Music genre: Acoustic Time: 7:00 pm-10:30 pm Location: Durbar Marg Contact: 4222072 Wednesday: 8 May Dharmendra Sewan @Jatra Cafe & Bar Music genre: Sufi Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Thamel Contact: 4256622 Samundra Band @ Northfield Café & Jesse James Bar Music genre: Nepali folk Time:6:45 pm- 9:30 pm Location: Thamel Contact: 4700884 Sign Band @ The Reef Restaurant and Lounge Bar Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Location: Thamel Contact: 4411523 DJ SESSIONS Saturday: 4 May DJ B*Cash and DJ Suraj @ Atmosphere Lounge & Bar Time: 6:00 pm onwards Location: Hattisar Contact: 4435368 DJ Prazib, DJ Sudan @ Isis Café and Lounge Time: 8:00 pm onwards Location: Kamaladi Contact: 4435277 Date: 29 April (Monday) – 3 May (Friday) Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am Venue: The Yellow House, Sanepa Special attraction: Mouth watering varieties of delicious breakfast + brunch available. Contact: 5522078 BBQ Every Friday Date: 12 April (Friday) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Venue: Summit Hotel, Kupondole Special attraction: Fillet stake, BBQ sauce, vegetable kebab, baked potatoes, dessert, salads and more. Contact: 5521810, 5524694 Saturday Brunch Date: 13 April (Saturday) Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Venue: The Reef Restaurant and Lounge Bar Special attraction: BBQ station Contact: 4411523 Dance & Dine Date: 19 April (Friday) Time: 5:30 pm onwards Venue: Atmosphere Lounge & Bar, Hattisar Special attraction: Live music and barbeque Contact: 4435368 HAPPY HOUR Jatra Cafe & Bar Happy Hour: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm NEPALI CHART Issue 168 | 8 May 2013 1 Siri Ma Siri - Aabhaya And The Steam Injuns 2 Mitho Sapana - Gxsoul Ft. Mac Havana Nights @ Club Platinum,Yak and Yeti 3 Naya Nepal - Shadows Nepal 4 Tyo Jyan Le Maryo - Sashi Rawal 5 Netaji - Joint Family Internationale 6 Ma Ani Timi - Bharat Sitaula 7 Foothpath Mero Ghar - Yama Buddha 8 Yo Timilay Grada Ho - James Shrestha Ft. Gxsoul 9 Maichyang Jyanmara - Sanjeev Singh Time: 7:00 pm onwards Special attraction: Salsa basic class with salsa instructor Jimmy Shahi every Thursday Contact: 9841439164 Sexy Wednesday @ Atmosphere Lounge and Bar Special attraction: Live music or dance party for the ladies every Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm onwards Contact: 4435368 10 Fikka Fikka Cha - Nabin K Bhattarai ENGLISH CHART 10 1 When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars 2 Mirrors - Justin Timberlake 3 Just Give Me A Reason - Pink Ft Nate Ruess 4 Hey Porsche - Nelly 5 Stay - Rihanna Ft Mikky Ekko 6 Daylight - Maroon 5 You get: Buy one Local cocktail get one free Contact: 4256622 7 Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake Ft Jay Z 8 Feel This Moment - Pitbull Ft. Christina Aguilera 9 Drinking From The Bottle - Calvin Harris Ft.Tinie Tempah Paddy Foley’s Irish Pub 10 Heart Attack -Demi Lovato Happy Hour: 3:00 pm – 7:00pm You get: Buy one Cocktail get one free Contact: 9851031839 Isis Café and Lounge Happy Hour: 11:00 am- 4:00pm You get: Cocktail (Buy one get one free) Contact: 4435277 Electric Pagoda Happy Hour: 3:00 pm- 7:00pm You get: Buy one Cocktail get one free Contact: 4700123 facebook.com/rvlradio 17 RVL Radio CHARTS SPECIALS Thursday: 2 May restro news Breakfast and Bruch Fr!day TOP www.rvlradio.com @rvlradio timeoff Advertisement eat, drink, party – live food promotion Shoots, Peppers and Moon Cakes Bell Peppers brought all the way from China, and Moon cakes prepared in the traditional way —Tien Shan at Hotel Shangri-la is working towards making the exotic Chinese cuisine as authentic as it can get. Samyak Moktan s soon as you enter the Tien Shan your eyes fixate upon a blood-red tablecloth adorned with impeccable white serviettes, a Chinese lantern, a soup spoon and chopsticks essential in Chinese dining. A soft murmur of Chinese instrumental folk song, hanging lanterns and floral paintings sets the backdrop that your dining experience deserves. Tien Shan at the Hotel Shangri-la is a newly launched Chinese restaurant that aims to highlight the true essence of authentic Chinese cuisine in Kathmandu. ‘Authentic’ because most of the ingredients used in the dishes have been directly imported from China. Keeping up with the tradition we were first served with a simmering pot of Jasmine tea in tiny ceramic cups which is a customary gesture of welcoming the guests in Northern China. The tea is mild but flavorsome and you can keep getting a refill of it. Soon dishes start arriving one after the other and you soon get overwhelmed seeing the intricate details put into each dish. For starters we got Asparagus Soup with brunoise cut vegetables and a cucumber salad. Brunoise is a French word for finely chopped vegetables. The soup is enriching with a full packed flavor of asparagus mixed with fresh vegetables that blend in with the boldness of asparagus. Finely diced cucumber with a splash of sesame oil, lettuce topped with crunchy sesame seed is a perfect salad for A summer and easy to make. For the main dish Senior Executive Chef Pramod Aryal together with his team served us Kung Pow Chicken. The leg and breast piece of boneless chicken mixed in with a special sauce comprising of sherry, cooking wine, sugar and onions tastes exotic. The dish resembles a bird’s nest as the chicken is served in a nest made of fried noodles. The crisp noodles accompanied by the sharpness of the chicken is a ‘flavor haven’ for your taste buds. The second dish Yu Shiang Pork is deep fried pork served with Vietnamese noodles. The pork had such a distinct flavor and aroma of bamboo shoots that it perks up your palate which then demands a sip of water to control the punch of the shoot. Chef Aryal explains that the usage of bamboo shoot is a must in Chinese cuisine; it acts as a catalyst in any dish as it “Our attempt is to make Tien Shan the home of Chinese cuisine in Kathmandu, so that people get the real experience of this cuisine.” — Pramod Aryal, Sr. Executive Chef Chef ’s Recommendation Chicken Cilantro soup Roasted duck chinese style Congi lamb Spicy bean curd with green onion comes with the pungency typical of Chinese cuisine. Then, to the perfect vegetarian delight: Szechwan Eggplant is deep fried eggplant marinated with original Szechwan peppers all the way from China. You expect the dish to be spicy but it surprises you as it is not as spicy as it looks. The scrumptious crisp outer layer packed with Szechwan pepper is complimentary to the soft inner eggplant. The Chef and his team ought to be lauded just for incorporating this dish perfect for vegetarians who sometimes are left out because many restaurants give more preference to meat and its unfathomable variety. My lack of knowledge about Chinese Cuisine limited me from guessing as to what Chinese dessert we would be served. It was a pleasure seeing the chef roll in with two varieties of authentic Chinese dessert ‘Moon Cake’ and ‘Spice Apple’. The cake is shaped like a crescent and glazed with icing sugar making it look just like a moon. Moon cakes are regarded as an indispensable delicacy during the festival of lunar worship and moon watching in China, hence Tien Shan, keeping up with the original recipe of using dry fruits, serves this dish. The moon cake is puff pastry filled with dried fruits and baked. Keeping in mind the dry texture of the cake it should best be eaten with coffee or tea. Spice apple is moist and the flavor of dry spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves trump the subtle presence of apple. This dessert is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Tien Shan, Chinese for ‘celestial mountains’, at Shangri- la is an attempt to bring the best of Chinese cuisine to Kathmandu. The restaurant with its robust décor and wooden floor is open only for dinners as of now with limited selection on the food menu but they are going to incorporate new dishes soon. ! Location: Hotel Shangri-la, Lazimpat Contact: 4421329 kathmandu never a dull moment The World of Details Learning the art of thanka painting is a lifelong journey; you never stop growing. Learn about the rich history and legends of the culture while you experience creating the intricate details, the overwhelming colors and patterns. Preserve a piece of heritage within you as you learn the art of thanka. If it sounds overwhelming, we’ll help you start – step one: find a teacher. Akriti Shilpakar Ujay Bajracharya was 16 years old when he formally took up Paubha painting (widely known as Thanka painting) at Akcheswor Mahavihara in Pulchowk. 14 years fast-forward and today he is an independent Paubha painter and a teacher. We talk to Bajracharya regarding the art of Paubha and what it takes to master it. What is the difference between Paubha and Thanka painting? Paubha is the pioneer between the two. Thanka was inspired from Paubha when it reached Tibet. So, simply saying Paubha and Thanka are like cousins. They are the same when it comes to the technique, but differ in terms of style, tone and landscape. What does it take to be a thanka painter? How does one know if s/he is cut out to be a thanka painter? Thanka painting is an art. To some it comes naturally while to others it is a skill that has to be learned. In either case, interest is important; not only in art, but also in culture and religion because they all go hand in hand. Since, this art takes up a lot of time in tiny details, patience is another quality that is needed in a thanka painter.You don’t have the luxury to be hasty. So, if you are willing to learn, have enough patience to learn and are always seeking to outdo yourself then you can be a thanka painter. How stable is the profession of thanka painting when it comes to money? It is tough. Money is not always free-flowing in this profession, but you can’t really judge it all on money. It is about self-satisfaction. I personally am happy with my work and to me is more important than financial prosperity. How long does it take to make a complete thanka or paubha? Well, that depends. Most of our work is based on our mood, so depending on it we switch from one project to another. Sometimes it can even take years at length to complete a particular thanka. How long does it take to learn this art? Your growth is based on how willing you are to learn. On average, it takes two years of formal training to learn the basic form of art. However, the learning process never stops. One has to put his imagination and creativity at work and keep developing his/her skills. Thanka schools Phaba Chengreshi Thangka Art School, Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Contact: 4220428 Old Tibetan Thangka Painting Academy and School, Location: Sagarmatha Bazar, Thamel, Contact: 4701176 Dharmapala Thangka Center, Location: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Contact: 4223715, 4435036 Tibetan Buddhist Thanka Training School, Location: Kwalakhu, Patan, Contact: 5545883 Pure Land Thanka Centre Pvt. Ltd, Location: Bhimsen Mandir, Patan, Contact: 5525866 Lama’s Thanka Center & Training Center, Location: Swotha, Patan, Contact: 5537185 Yamantaka Thanka WorkCenter & Training School, Location: Patko, Patan, Contact: 5546249 Nepal Art Shop, Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Contact: 9721333145 Gauri Thangka Center, Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Contact: 4263141 Everest Thanka Treasures, Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Contact: 9851058025 Tibetan Thanka School of Thanka Painting, Location: Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Contact: 4250534, 4411201 Old Monastery Thanka Art School, Location: Jyatha Marg, Thamel, Contact: 9803091248 Lumbini Thanka Painting School, Location: Thahity, Thamel, Contact: 4263164 Lama Thanka Arts Center, Location: Thamel, Contact: 4700199 Tushita Heaven Handicrafts, Location: Boudha, Kathmandu, Contact: 4478546 Boudha Stupa Thanka Center P. Ltd., Location: Boudha, Kathmandu, Contact: 4916490 Nepal Traditional Handicraft Training Centre, Location:Pulchowk, Patan, Contact: 5009078 highspirits for the love of drinking Nine Months and Counting Pregnancy and motherhood are probably the greatest wonders one can experience, but dealing with all the symptoms and restrictions that come with it might end up more tricky than expected. Eloïse Jha-Dussably he first few seconds after I found out that I was pregnant were so overwhelming that I honestly don’t remember most of it. A volcano of emotions erupted without giving me even the time to breathe. In my case, pregnancy was something I was T looking forward to, bringing more happiness and joy. But as much as one can plan a pregnancy, none can truly be prepared for what’s coming. Fears and worries suddenly show up (will I be a good parent? Are we, as a couple really ready for that, and can we afford it?), and symptoms that nobody speaks openly about creep into your everyday life. My mother told me that surely I will forget most of the bad moments of pregnancy after giving birth, but she didn’t tell me how tough it can be for one simple reason: she wanted grandchildren! Well, I’m honestly one of the lucky few who is having a great pregnancy so far, save a few annoying things that nobody wants to read here. But I’m also one of the things that makes pregnancy not that fun. It sure can be fun to observe the behaviour of your friends while being sober (never realized how inhibition can be reduced so drastically before), but it’s fun for no more than 25 minutes (I actually tried to figure this key moment when you finally get plain bored and on average it’s that). It certainly is a good training for the years to come as a responsible parent, though I still find it quite unfair Well, the same goes for a wine lover, especially when surrounded by others who sing praises of the golden or velvety purple beverage that splashes and swirls in their glasses. a young French girl from the wine region of Burgundy who had to deal with cutting down on alcohol (almost) completely. Being in a fantastic relationship with my husband, we were often party together, sharing drinks or having a long talk over a bottle of beer or wine. I had to simply forget being able to do that. Though I don’t consider myself an alcoholic (far from it I hope), the ban on “social” drinks is probably that the future dad has the right to choose to sign up for the same training or not! Since Mother Nature made us this way, I guess it’s a non-debatable thing anyways, but I have to admit that it continues to bother me. The worst part of it is to be aware of being this one annoying person in a group that doesn’t match anymore and still takes care of how she looks like and behaves after everyone had a few drinks. And that’s just parties I’m talking about. I’ve been born and raised in a region of France where wine is worshipped and part of the best moments of everyday. Not only had it been two long years since I had returned home, but when I finally flew home, it was for Christmas and New Year celebrations, the most wine and champagne moments one can dream of ! But, there I was, pregnant and not allowed to taste the different vintages of my favourite nectars. It is plain torture to put a great dish in front of a gastronome and not allow him to eat any. Well, the same goes for a wine lover, especially when surrounded by others who sing praises of the golden or velvety purple beverage that splashes and swirls in their glasses. Kind enough, my doctor and relatives close their eyes on a few sips a week, and actually when I think about it I’m content with that. Because whenever I feel his little kicks in my belly, I’m reminded of how much I already love my baby so much, that it’s worth eschewing the greatest parties, the best wines and all beautiful things in the world put together. !
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