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FEATURE
HALLOFFRAME
ENTERTAINMENT
GOURMET
CON
CONSUME
Just Asking
Battling for Peace
Glitter and Shine
Bad Romance
Miracle of Soya
Squawk and Oink!
find out all about the initiatives of kunda dixit and
gemunu amarsingha as they
battle for peace in nepal, sri
lanka and the world.
drum roll please… we’re
unveiling our new hall of
frame that captures all the
glitz of kathmandu in two
full pages! enjoy!
a husband that cheats.a wife
that is left to uncover all his
affairs.a lover still stuck on his
first love. read ‘love in the time
of cholera’ to find out more.
did you know how important
soya sauce actually is? the
power of soy is what our
sommelier sandeep khatri
explores this week.
learn about the game that’s
keeping people hooked to their
iphones; shouting in frustration
when they lose, and screaming
with glee when they win.
we turn the tables and
ask some well known
faces of our society as
to what they are ‘not’
doing in 2011.
what’s on
things to do
this week
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An Afternoon for Mugu
here is a chance for all the theatre and
documentary lovers to once again be
enchanted by the works of sushil pokharel
as well as rituraj sapkota.
7 January (friday), 12:30 pm
Master of
Spices
Text: Shreeya Joshi and Mannat Shrestha, Photo: ECS Media
Cricket Camp
Its winter and your kids are all day home with
nothing to do.why not enroll them in the
winter cricket camp where they can be
coached by some of the biggest cricketers.
6 January (thursday), 1 pm
Wedding Bells
this wedding season, when everyone seems
to be getting married, attend this expo
where you’ll surely find something helpful for
brides, grooms and even the guests.
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emember those days when you sat
down in front of the television, and
every time Khana Khazana came on
you jotted down recipes as fast as
you could admiring the man who
created all those wonderful dishes?
Did you ever wish that you could at least taste
his amazing creations? Well, now you can! And
you don’t have to go to India for that.
The Yellow Chilli Restaurant (TYC)
chain, started by the one and only Sanjeev
Kapoor,himself, is now opening it’s outlet in
Kathmandu! Now that’s one piece of good
news foodies can start off their year with.
This famous casual dining restaurant that offers great Indian food, drawn more from the
North-West Frontier Province, is all set to
open at The Bluebird Mall, Tripureshwor, in
association with Herbs and Spice Food (HSF)
Pvt. Ltd.
“The Yellow Chilli is distinct from other international restaurant franchises as well as local
Indian food restaurants, because the name Sanjeev Kapoor is behind it. “I have worked hard
to reach this stage. And I’m proud to say that I
own this restaurant,” says Sanjeev Kapoor.
At this restaurant you’ll be able to savor
some of Samnjeev Kapoor’s specialty dishes
including Shaam Savera, Alu Nazakat, Royal
Hara Bhara Kebab, as well as a variety of biryanis. These dishes will have been made by topnotch chefs handpicked by the genius himself.
“The guests in our restaurant are promised a
scrumptious meal, a warm ambience and a humble
and hospitable service, which they will remember
for a long time,” claims the master chef.
Eager to dine at this restaurant? Well,
you’ll have to wait till the second week of
March. Have some patience and you’ll soon be
rewarded with the dining experience of your
lifetime.
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Mannat Shrestha and Shreeya Joshi talked to the master chef.
Here is an excerpt from the conversation.
How would you define food?
Well, I believe, food is something that can unify the world.
There are many things that divide us but food in it’s diversity
can unify people; it is something
which makes us one. Through
food we can create a global community which is one. Take for
example the problems around
you. First we are divided by
country boundaries, then city
boundaries, then house boundaries. And even in a house we have
rooms that create precincts. But
for meals you can see that family
members from different rooms
come together and so they become one. Now, if you look at
this in a larger context, you can
easily see that food has the power to unite. It’s not my food or
your food - it’s our food.
What motivated you to become
a chef ?
My main motivation was the fact
that I wanted to do something
very different; probably something that would be categorized
as bizarre. Even in India, in my
early days, it was not acceptable
for somebody who was educated
to become a chef. It was my desire to be different from the crowd
that motivated me to become one.
How did people react to your
decision?
People always taunted me. However, my family was always very
supportive. I’m also very stub-
born and even though many
people tried to change me, I
never changed my path.
What is the biggest challenge
of being a chef ?
The biggest challenge is to prepare
food that is delicious and appealing,
but at the same time healthy too.
What is your biggest mistake
when you were new at cooking?
I’m sure I’ve made many mistakes. If I knew that one day I
would be famous and reporters,
they learn. I’m there to correct
them. But after they’ve learned,
they are not allowed to make the
same mistakes repeatedly.
What are the qualities that
make a person better at
cooking?
If you want to cook better start
appreciating the food. Look at
what is good rather than what
is not. A virtuous chef should
always be open to change and a
constant learner.
ideal diner. We don’t realize, but
people who have positive energy
can impact many things around
them. It’s very much like temples;
the countless number of humans
and their energy make temples
powerful. It becomes the center
point for good energy. So, in the
same way, in a restaurant if there
is a lot of positive energy, the
place itself becomes better.
What is the kitchen tool you
cannot live without?
A frying pan (laughs).
I believe, food is something that can unify the
world. There are many things that divide us
but food in it’s diversity can unify people; it is
something which makes us one.
such as you, would be asking me
this question I would’ve noted
down my mistakes (laughs). I’m
sure I’ve made my share of mistakes but I’m a quick learner. I
don’t remember such a huge mistake, but all I know is that I don’t
repeat a mistake. I don’t take my
mistake as a ‘mistake’, but rather
as an opportunity to learn something new. I don’t tolerate a mistake as well which puts a lot of
pressure on our team. I’m very
sensitive to that. That doesn’t
mean I’m impatient with those
who make mistakes during their
learning process. My students
are always welcome to ask questions and make mistakes when
When you are designing a
complete meal what factors do
you take into account?
First I keep in mind who it is
for. I do not do cook blindly. I
will first consider his/her taste
preference. Food to begin with,
should touch all your senses. It
should be good to look at, nice to
feel, pleasing to smell and fantastic to taste. Then I’ll think about
how I can make it healthier.
In your restaurant who would
be your ideal diner?
Someone, who appreciates good
food, understands the overall
value of goodness and has a lot
of positive energy, would be my
What is your favorite dish?
My favorite dish depends on
where I am. My problem is
that all dishes are my type.
But, I think it is natural for
anyone to like the dishes that
you’ve grown up with the most
as they become your comfort
food. I’d say mine is the Punjabi home-style dish; the Punjabi Kadi.
You are widely regarded as one
of the greatest chefs. Would
you say you are the king of the
kitchen at home?
At home I only cook sometimes;
not always. My wife is a great
cook and we also have a lady
who prepares meals.
You said that both your
mother and wife are great
cooks. But who would you say
is the better one?
Mother (pause)…and motherin-law (laughs).
What dish do you like to cook
the most?
Hmm...difficult question. I hate
cooking a dish twice. I’d say it’s
based on the taste preference of
the person I cook for.
What is your favorite Nepali
food?
I haven’t tasted all the dishes yet.
But from whatever, I’ve had, I
like the chatamari. It’s a complete
food, and that can give pizzas a
run for their money. It’s unique
and seems healthy as well.
So far, where have you had the
best meal in Nepal?
In terms of quality, I’d say Fire
and Ice. I still have to go to other restaurants, but till now it’s
Fire and Ice.
How can we promote our
Nepali food?
It starts with taking pride in
your food. Once the local people believe that the local food
is good, it promotes itself.
As I’m associated with Nepal
through Yellow Chili I believe
it is even my responsibility to
promote it and I do have the
power to promote it. I’ll do
my bit in promoting Nepali
food. !
just asking
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make your statement
What would you definitely NOT do in 2011?
— Mannat Shrestha, Sheetal Singh Thakuri, Ansu Khadka
Nirnaya da NSK,
singer
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“hard question! (laughs)
umm I don’t know what I
would definitely not do in
2011. well I will definitely
not get ill like I’m right
now.you know how it feels
when the rest of the city
is welcoming new year
and you are on your bed
down with tonsil. also I’d
definitely avoid cold drinks
in winters.”
Socialite
“I would like to start off the
year on a very positive note.
I’m not making any resolutions, but I think I would like
to add to the list rather than
reduce it. having said that
one thing I surely wouldn’t
do is climb mount everest
again! (laughs)”
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feature
issues that matter
spot light
Kunda Dixit launches
Peace Museum with
‘FRAMES
OF WAR’
— Susal Stebbins Collins
E
minent Nepal publisher
Kunda Dixit is bringing
sustainable peace into the
forefront of public consciousness in Nepal. His newest
effort is building a peace museum
– with the innovative ‘Frames
of War’ photo exhibit as its
foundation. For this initial project, Dixit has brought together
a selection of powerful photos
from his trilogy of books on the
‘People’s War’ and its aftermath,
and the work of accomplished
Sri Lankan photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe. The exhibit
is displayed at Madan Puraskar
Pustakalaya, in Patan Dhoka
through January 11.
The ‘Frames of War’ exhibit
is placed in a simple, open room,
in the future home of the ‘Shanti
Sangralaya’ peace museum. The
photos are at once obviously
part of the same exhibit with
similar themes, and stand in
stark contrast with each other.
Photos of and after Nepal’s
‘People’s War’ of 1996-2006
war are mounted on white
backgrounds on the walls, while
Amarasinghe’s photos of Sri
Lanka’s 25-year armed struggle,
mounted on black backgrounds,
are suspended from the ceiling
in the middle. This arrangement
provides metaphors for the
conflicts themselves: the conflicts
are separate and exist in the
same space and time in South
Asia. The images are sometimes
similar, though the contexts
contrast. The violence of war has
represent recent memories and
on-going realities that must be
attended to. The photos focus
on the suffering of the war and
the need for healing rather on
traditional “war reporting”. As
Gemunu explains, “We usually
hear stories from the people
who win it, but these photos tell
the stories of the victims who
are left behind.”
The stories told are deeply
painful and personal. In Nepal,
dressed in camouflage fatigues
weeps over his father’s grave;
Tamil school children pay
somber homage at the coffin of
a suicide bomber.
Although the photos are
sometimes graphic, with dead,
bloody and/or mutilated bodies,
they are usually balanced by the
presence of a survivor: a grieving
family member or innocent
witness. This juxtaposition
seems to prevent overwhelm or
although the photos are sometImes graphIc, wIth
dead, bloody and/or mutIlated bodIes, they are
usually balanced by the presence of a survIvor: a
grIevIng famIly member or Innocent wItness.
been pushed aside (through the
multi-party peace agreement) in
Nepal, and artificially suspended
(through the “victory” of the
government over the Tamil
Tigers) in Sri Lanka.
Both sections of
the
exhibit serve as “post-conflict
retrospectives” – yet they
a woman throws herself over
the body of her husband
immediately after a battle
where 36 policemen were killed.
Another woman mourns for her
Maoist daughter and policeman
husband, each killed in separate
incidents in the same week. In
Sri Lanka, a very young boy
desensitization to the violence
while building empathy with
the many thousands of people
whose lives have been changed
forever by it. The psychological
impact of violence is also shown
through iconic images such as
two young boys with bewildered
expressions framed by the
jagged hole in a wall, apparently
created by a bomb blast. This
image serves as the poster for
the exhibit.
An important aspect of the
Nepal section is the return to
individuals in the first round of
photos to continue their stories
over time. So when we see the
grim-looking young woman
holding the rifle close to her
sari-wrapped face and learn that
she was a Maoist, we look at the
photo below and see her again
a few years later, now beaming
happily as she is reunited with
her brother, a former soldier in
the Royal Nepal Army (Kunda
points out that the war in Nepal
was not only a civil war, but
also a “sibling war”). When we
see a courageous young civilian
standing over a policeman to
protect him from an angry mob
wielding bricks, we learn in
the text below that this civilian
survived and considered his
actions very ordinary, that
“anyone in my place would
have done the same.” As Kunda
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observed, each of these stories
are so compelling that they could
be developed into feature films.
The Nepal section of the
exhibit, called ‘People After
War’, has already had an
enormous impact, having been
shown in 31 locations in Nepal
and viewed by 350,000 people.
It has provided a powerful
experience of catharsis and
healing. Kunda reflected on
the many examples of positive
reactions, “I remember one
college student told us, ‘I used
to want revenge against the
people who killed my father, but
I saw this photo and I realized
they are orphans like me – and
my revenge was gone.’”
The difference between the
two civil wars shows up in the
photos. The Sri Lanka photos
are figuratively as well as
literally darker, showing more
violence, more ethnic hatred,
and no reconciliation. As Kunda
explained, “Ethnic wars are much
more brutal (than the class war in
Nepal). Entire villages were wiped
out in revenge killings. Truck
bombs would kill 100 people at
a go. The civilian casualties were
much more severe. As a result, the
Sri Lankan healing process will
take much longer.”
Kunda and Gemunu came
together on this project
1. School children pay tributes to Tiger
suicide cadre during an annual commemoration day in the northern town of Chavakachcheri in July, 2004. Fighters killed in
battle, particularly those carrying out suicide
attacks were glorified as heroes.
Photo: Gemunu Amarasinghe (c) 2004
2. A child hangs on to her father’s sarong in
a church garden in eastern coastal village of
Mankerni in July, 2006. Dozens of villagers
had fled their homes in areas of eastern Sri
Lanka controlled by the Tamil Tigers to escape forced combat training as fears grew of
an all-out war.Photo:Gemunu Amarasinghe
(c) 2006
3. A woman mours with her son during the
Maoist Insurgency in Nepal, Photo: Prakash
Mathema.
4. A grim looking young woman guerilla,
Nepal.
Photo: Sagar Shrestha.
5. Sumitra kumari, center, wife of Ajith
Ranaweera mourns during his funeral in
Maitreepura, a remote hamlet bordering
territory held by Tamil Tigers in June, 2006.
The Tigers abducted 14 construction workers and executed 12 of them, the military
said. Photo:Gemunu Amarasinghe (c) 2006
6. Tamil children wait for admission upon
their arrival at a school, used as a camp for
the internally displaced in eastern town of
Valachchenai, December, 2006.Thousands
fled their homes in Tiger controlled territory in island’s east where intense fighting
prevented humanitarian access for weeks.
Photo: Gemunu Amarasinghe (c) 2006
recognizing that they had a
common approach to peace
journalism, and that Sri Lankans
and Nepalis have much to learn
from each other. In fact, both
men have worked in the other’s
countries. Kunda worked as a
reporter in Sri Lanka in 198788, while Gemunu has worked
as a photojournalist for the
Associated Press in Nepal
on and off since April 2009.
Both are seasoned reporters
on the many conflicts in South
Asia and beyond. In defining
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the raison d’etre for the joint
photo exhibit, Kunda says,
“Governments and military
learned from the Vietnam
War that you have to control
the image. War is fought at a
propaganda level. Independent
photojournalists
challenge
this; we show the human cost
of war.” Gemunu adds, “This
exchange can be a role model –
we are photographers who want
peace, who want democracy
and a civil society.” Both men
are motivated to help prevent a
return to war in their respective
countries. Kunda says, “We have
to treat the war as if it hasn’t
ended – to go to the families
who have lost relatives, to find
out what is happening with
reconstruction. It’s important
not to forget – right now people
remember they’ve lost a friend, a
family member, they understand
they don’t want war. But already
people threaten to go back.”
Gemunu adds, “People need to
understand that even if one side
vanquished the other, the legacy
of war is still violence.”
Kunda also sees Sri Lanka
as a cautionary tale for Nepal.
“Sri Lanka has only two ethnic
groups: we have 103. If we have
an ethnic war, it will be multiethnic, not just hill-plain but
hill-hill. Having the Sri Lanka
and Nepal photos in the same
room, we can see a possible
future. And we can make a
different choice.”
For Kunda Dixit, the
‘Frames of War’ exhibit is
the nucleus of an expanding
museum of peace that will
help all people recognize
that “the great pain societies
have gone through in war is
unnecessary”. The museum
will not only provide important
historical perspectives on wars
(the next photo exhibit will
be on the Maoist conflict in
India), but will also feature
great non-violent struggles
for social change, such as
Gandhi’s
movement
for
Indian
independence,
the
South African anti-apartheid
movement, and Ang San Su
Kyi’s democracy movement for
Burma/Myanmar. Look for
the opening of this groundbreaking museum in April.
And peace be with you. !
events
TOP 3
with events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to
check out this week and the next. here are our top 3 picks:
get more out of your weekends
1. AN AFTERNOON FOR MUGU
what’s on
here is a chance for all the theatre and documentary lovers to once again be enchanted by the
works of sushil pokharel as well as rituraj sapkota.
2. CRICKET CAMP
Its winter and your kids are all day home with nothing to do. why not enroll them in the
winter cricket camp where they can be coached by some of the biggest cricketers.
things to do
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3. WEDDING BELLS
this wedding season, when everyone seems to be getting married, attend this expo where you’ll surely
find something helpful for brides, grooms and even the guests.
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Migrate to Mugu
J
oin the ‘Friends of Mugu’ for ‘An Afternoon for Mugu’ to
get enchanted by the story of the district of Mugu – listed
75th on the Human Development Index of Nepal. The afternoon will present to you documentaries, drama and a
photo exhibition on Mugu.
The 18-minute documentary titled “The Conscience of Karnali” looks at the status of development in the Mugu district of
Karnali. The film raises questions on where issues such as employment, technology, education and health stand amidst a largely
isolated community in a highly globalised world. The play directed by Sunil Pokhrel is a must-see as well.
The funds collected from this afternoon will be used to support
education and sustainable tourism initiatives in Mugu. (Yukta Bajracharya)
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tamrakar
president, tude
ART
MISCELLANEOUS
Assorted Motifs
Celebrating Talent
opening date: 3 december (friday)
closing date: 15 January (saturday)
time: 10 am to 5:30 pm
venue: chai chai café and gallery,
Jhamsikhel
enjoy paintings of various sorts, made by
creative artistsyuki shirai, chirag bangdel,
shailesh bhatt and anurag bangdel.
free entry
Winter Art
opening date: 19 december
(sunday)
closing date: 24 January (monday)
time: 11 am to 5 pm
venue: kathmandu contemporary
arts centre (kcac), Jhamsikhel
5521120
warm up your winter by gazing at
the wondrous art works on display by
talented artists like Japanese artists:
yuki shirai and makoto kageyama and
nepali artists: ragini upadhyay-grela,
erina tamrakar, pramila bajracharya,
sunita rana, sangee shrestha, bidhata
kc and chandra shrestha.
free entry
hopes for mugu
FAIR/ EXPO
In a rapidly developing world, where does Mugu stand? What should
and must be done for this beautiful district that is still very distant from
development? ‘An afternoon for Mugu’ organized by Tourism Development
Endeavors ventures to answer these questions. Fr!day asks some questions
to Niraj Tamrakar on TUDE’s initiatives and aspirations for Mugu.
opening date: 6 January (thursday)
closing date: 9 January (sunday)
Wedding Bells
What aspects of the district have been portrayed through the event?
mugu is ranked 75th in the development index of nepal. through this event
we want to share, interact with people and portray the present scenario of
mugu to a wider audience. In the program different aspects of mugu will be
brought out. the documentary being screened focuses on the sorry state of
development in mugu and the changing world. the play “suinea karnali-ka”
(dreams of karnali) portrays the inspiration and dreams of the locals to
see development in their region and people. whereas, the photo exhibition“places and faces of nepal”- shows different aspects of natural beauty and
the way of life (especially of the children) from the district.
On the basis of your experience and involvement with this project,
how do you think the Tourism Year will turn out for Mugu?
we are not sure how mugu will exactly benefit from the tourism year.
we sincerely hope that the tourism year will bring in opportunities for
mugu and its people. easy accommodations in mugu and proper mode of
transportation to get there (which aren’t available yet), would definitely
encourage tourism in mugu. however, the tourism year 2011 is a distant
reality for mugu as most of the people there do not know what the tourism
year is all about. (yukta bajracharya)
bal utsav – celebrating talent, is an
initiation of the youth club “yes! club
world – nepal” and nepal children’s
organization, along with the cooperation
of direction nepal (decc).the camp
has been organized to celebrate the
talents of children and youth aged
8 years to 18 years.the categories
for the performances are: singing
(solo performance), dancing (solo
performance), Instrumental music (solo
performance) and arts & crafts (painting/
drawing). parents also have the privilege
of performing along with their children,
except for the arts category.
The Right Angle
opening date: 1 January (saturday)
closing date: 8 January (saturday)
time: 8 am to 10 am
venue: school of creative
communication, kupondol, lalitpur
5546705, 9841242307, scc.
kathmandu@gmail.com
all the beginners and enthusiasts
are welcome to join a photography
course organised by school of creative
communication.there will be lectures,
discussions, interaction, and indoor/
outdoor practical.you are supposed to
have a camera (dslr is preferable) and
if you don’t have one then you will be
facilitated with one.
fee: rs. 3000
What kind of a positive impact would you want this program to have
for Mugu?
mugu and especially karnali region have always been in the talks of the
development circle and the changing governments but very less has
been done for it. through this program, we are initiating “friends of
mugu”. “friends of mugu” is long-term concept which will support and
facilitate sustainable tourism and education initiatives in mugu. we want
to encourage, the youth in particular, to travel to mugu and enjoy it’s
beauty. moreover we want to highlight mugu and the need of development
interventions there.
opening date: 1 January (saturday)
closing date: 31 January (monday)
time: 11 am to 4 pm
venue: art of living, new
baneshwor centre
9803039750
Cricket Camp
time: 10 am to 6 pm
venue: direction exhibition and
convention centre (decc), uwtc
opening date: 6 January (thursday)
closing date: 16 January (sunday)
time: 1 pm to 4 pm
venue: shuvatara school, lamatar
5522422
the wedding and gift expo at the
decc, is sure to help all brides,
grooms and even guests with their
problems of trying to pick out the
right sari or choosing the right gift.
tfree entry
If your cricket-enthusiast child has
nothing to do during his/her winter
holidays, then enroll them in this winter
cricket camp organized by the shangrila cricket academy.your child is sure
to have a wonderful time, training
under coaches such as deependra
chaudhary, paras khadka, manoj
baishya and Jack dent (australia).
INTERACTION
admission fee: rs.1,500
Media Discussion
People in Between
date: January 6 (thursday)
time: 3 pm
venue: martin chautari, thapathali
4238050
Indira mishra, m. phil student, of tribhuvan
university explores the portrayal of
women in tv advertisement. Join in this
intriguing discussion.
free entry
date: 8 January (saturday)
time: 9:45 am
venue:yalamaya kendra, patan
dhoka
Join this presentation and talk by
sri lankan photographer gemunu
amarasinghe whose exhibition “people
in between” is currently showing at the
shanti sangralava at the madan puraskar
pustakalaya. his exhibition ‘people in
betweern’ is about the horrors of brutal
civil war in sri lanka, which raged for
close to three decades, killing thousands
and leaving a legacy of violence and
destruction.the pictures are arranged in
the same hall that houses a permanent
exhibit of nepal’s own war pictures,‘a
people war’.the two exhibitions serve
as a poignant reminder of how wars,
irrespective of where they are fought,
tear through the social fabric of society,
causing wounds that are not easily healed.
a guided tour of the shanti shagralaya
will follow the talk.
free entry
People and Television
opening date: 9 January (sunday)
closing date: 16 January (sunday)
time: 10 am to 5 pm
venue: nepal art council, baber
mahal
olivier culmann photographs people
watching tv and their tv sets. the
way, the viewers’ eyes are glued to
the screen, hypnotized by the images
that flicker by. come visit this photo
exhibition organized by alliance
francaise in kathmandu in association
with photo circle as he captures
that instant during which attention
subsides and consciousness slumbers.
free entry
Sounding Board
date: 9 January (sunday)
time: 1 pm to 5 pm
soundingboard@e4nepal.com
If you are already running a business,
or thinking of starting one, and need to
brainstorm or just think through your
ideas (i.e.: marketing, sales, operation,
human resources etc) then, you should
think of singing up for a free sounding
board session, organized by the
entrepreneurs for nepal. If you want to
take part in the first session fill up the
form at http://bit.ly/ecbuwl.
free entry
Taste the Sake
opening date: 12 January
(wednesday)
closing date: 14 January (friday)
time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
venue: shogun restaurant, baber
mahal revisited
warm up your winter with smooth
sake (Japanese rice wine) imported
from Japan by moonrock International
and exotic cuisine from shogun. avail
yourself to the discounted price, lucky
draws and special menu, palatable to
nepalese tongue.
events
mark your calendar
events during the next few weeks
Seriously Fun
date: 25 february (friday) – 26 february (saturday) and 11 march (friday) – 12
march (saturday),venue: riverside springs resort, kurintar, registration fee: 45,000
for a team of six (inclusive of transport, accommodation, food and sports gears)
H
ere’s a weekend that is guaranteed to be seriously fun! up for a game of
cricket with lots of exciting prizes to be won? If you are, then you might want
to register your team of six to participate in the beach cricket festival to be
held this february and march on the white sand beaches of the trisuli river.
this particular sporting event which is also being organized with a vision to establish
nepal as a sports tourism destination targets the corporate world. In its third year
now, this beach cricket festival, with objectives to promote female participation has
necessitated the inclusion of at least one female member in teams as well.
so discover the sachin tendulkar in you and get down to the white sands with your
cricket bats. waiting for you is a weekend full of some serious fun! (yukta bajracharya)
3
Qs
with aamir
akhtar
director, shangri-la cricket academy
corporate sixers
Cricket for the corporate world. A weekend affair that promises a package
full of fun, the Beach Cricket Festival is taking place during February
and March in the white sands of the Trisuli River.We catch up with the
organizers to know more about this event.
Would you say that Nepal is a good destination for sports tourism?
of course nepal is a great destination for sports tourism because of
picturesque landscapes, mountains, rivers, etc. I personally feel adventure
sports like cycling, mountaineering, rock climbing, bungee jumping, river
rafting, etc. could be ideal along with sports such as golf, cricket and football.
nepal could also be a great neutral venue for international sports. not only
this, nepal can be a superb place for high altitude training for top class
athletes. the list can be endless.not only this, nepal can be a superb place
for high altitude training for top class athletes. the list can be endless.
Why is the corporate world the only target of the event?
wwe call beach cricket festival as a serious fun event. this is our tagline.
It mainly attracts the corporate sector because it’s a weekend affair for the
corporate world to relax and be a little sportive. we want this event to be
a platform to develop corporate cricket culture - an initiative of shangrila cricket academy since long. moreover, it will be good platform for
networking for people from various organizations.
What would you say is the Beach Cricket Festival’s appeal?
It’s got everything that’s needed for sun and sand. It is an ideal way to
celebrate the end of winter and to welcome the lovely spring season. plus,
there is a pool party in the evening with most probably, an arabic theme
and there are tons of opportunities to win lots of exciting prizes. the beach
cricket festival would be an ideal ‘chill-out weekend’ and hence would be a
very appealing package. (yukta bajracharya)
Fr!day
FAIR/EXPO
THEATRE
Info Tech
Splat
opening date: 1 february (tuesday)
closing date: 6 february (sunday)
venue: bhrikuti mandap exhibition
hall
18th can Info tech is starting
with 300 stalls of national and
international companies. the stalls
will have different hardware and
maintenance products, mobiles,
power solutions and others.
people interested to buy and
look at the amazing products and
the technology used can visit the
exhibition. the major component,
the Ict conference will be held
on the second and third day of the
exhibition.
MUSIC
Shanti Utsav
date: 28 december (friday)
time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
venue: akshewor mahavihar,
pulchowk
9841885972, 9851013960
“music has no color- no cast-no
religion-no race-no boundaries.”
shanti utsav invites all the music
lovers to this event where you can
enjoy music, nature and free spirit.
listen to the soulful tunes played
by shesh narayan shrestha, milan
tandukar, milesh tandukar, tengussa
trio (Japan), bobin (nepal), kehgo
machine (Japan)and even narayan
gopal lumanti; and feast your eyes
on an exclusive art exhibition by
sath sath. along with all this, you’ll
be able to enjoy a candle deco
show by candle June as well as a
string deco show by masala beads.
and more over there is vJ session
and chill out session where you can
just chill and enjoy your time. so get
going and say ‘shanti shanti’ as you
wish for a peaceful 2011.
opening date: 14 January (friday)
closing date: 16 January (sunday)
venue: shree mangal dvip boarding
school, boudha
4472007, 9841321906
style music brings you a musical
drama where your kids can learn the
importance of good values. If you
want your children to learn with fun
then you can take them to the three
days musical drama.you can have an
unforgettable learning and experience
with the platypus splat’s adventures.
splat, a resource at schools to teach
children the importance of good
values in everyday life was started in
australia which is now also used in
the uk.the storyline revolves around
the adventures of the platypus, a
native animal of australia.If you want
to enjoy the drama then you can visit
on the following days and times:
1. date: 14 January (friday)
time: 6 pm
2. date: 15 January (saturday)
time: 6 pm
3. date: 16 January (sunday)
time: 1 pm
MISCELLANEOUS
Adventure Camp for Youths
date: 15 January (saturday)
time: 6 am to 5 pm
venue: kakani
9803039750
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yes! club world-nepal, has
organized several self development
and innovative leadership training
programs that offers life skills and
a creative approach to service that
works. with a global network of more
than 20 million people, it challenges
you to achieve the impossible, impact
change both locally and abroad, and
remain stress-free. students and
young professionals are encouraged
to join yes! club world- nepal
to experience the most exciting
and fascinating program that are
life changing. the program facilitate
your experience and create the best
circumstances for you to experience,
to transform your experience into
knowledge, and transform knowledge
into a new self. the programs are
based on combination of outdoor and
indoor activities that are best suited
for students as well as professionals.
Mountain Madness
opening date: april 12 (tuesday)
closing date: april 24 (sunday)
nepal has always been a constant
on the backpacker’s list of places to
visit since the early sixties. boasting
a rich heritage and a colorful and
lively culture, snow capped peaks,
spiritual history and vibrant people;
nepal is all set to host the 2011
edition of mountain madness. be
a part of the pleasant mayhem in
april where you can enjoy the vast
himalayan experience while dancing
to the beats of audio wizards from
the world over. come take part
in a quest that promotes love and
understanding for each individual,
come and preach – universal
religion.
digital om productions aims,
through this festival, to bring together
a community of music and art
enthusiasts to share a mind blowing
journey with supersonic sound
geniuses, visually delightful décor,
spiritual camps and other activities
in a divine location. the event calls
everyone to come and dance and
share what’s going to be one of the
best surreal outdoor gatherings.
once your feet are tired from all that
dancing and you want to get a slice
of nepal you have a plenty of options
to choose from. whether you’re
looking for an adrenalin rush and
wish to plunge from sky-high peaks
and dive into fierce rivers oryou’re
looking to enjoy mother nature’s
natural beauty at the lush national
parks, you can find it all.
packed in together with mountain
madness is a 3 day international
tattoo convention bringing together
international tattoo artists and ink
lovers. the vision is to create a
platform wherein artists can share
their common zeal for body art
under the same roof.
events
get more out of your weekends
the week that was
event reviews of
the past week
Ek Din Ek Raat
etching art
exhibition at newa
chen
the traditional newari architecture,
beautiful garden and the ambience
makes newa chen a wonderful
place. but it also has an exclusive
art gallery which is at the moment
featuring four young artists namely,
santosh sigdel, manju shyaula,
rukmani shrestha and tika datta
dahal. the chief guest of the
exhibition, ms. elisabeth gislesen,
wife of norwegian ambassador
to nepal,his excellency mr. thor
gislesen, lit the “panasch” and
inaugurated the program. the chief
guest wished the artists in nepali
saying,“tapai harru ko bhaveishya
ramro hoss ra uttaruttor pragati hoss.”
“It used to be a store room before,
but sarita dangol, the coordinator
of the gallery gave us the idea of
turning it into an art gallery. we
are trying our best to support our
culture and involve the youth in
doing so.” said the owner of newa
chen, mr. ram bahadur shrestha.
W
hat can happen within 24 hours? can time be reversed? religion and
science both assume that the soul never dies. directed by dev kumar
shah and produced by nirmal ratna shakya, this one-of-a-kind movie is
about a group of friends who are on a quest. the movie premier was held
on december 30 where the crew members of the movie were dressed in black and
white to match the movie name “ek din ek raat”.the premier was attended by singers,
reporters, artists, actors, directors and producers from the nepali film fraternity.
the concepts of the paintings ranged
from attraction to stages of life to
silent moments with nature and
culture. “I am very impressed by the
quality of the pictures and the way
they were able to capture minute
details. all the newari people should
be proud of themselves and I think
we should take inspiration from
nepali culture.” said ms. elisabeth
gislesen, as she was departing from
the program. (sheetal singh thakuri)
the story starts with interrogations on a road accident. majority believe it’s due to
some mismanaged traffic problem but utsav(vinay shrestha), a news reporter, is sure
that it’s due to some unseen power that is leading to these accidents. his version
doesn’t satisfy any of his colleagues. he is not believed by anyone, not even his boss
who challenges him to bring the proof within 24 hours. so he embarks on a mission to
prove his point with his team of friends: Ichchha, Jen, rushan, nil, sabhya and pralaya.
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breaking the rules
How was your experience in ‘Ek Din Ek Raat’ different from other
movies that you have done?
well, ‘Ek Din Ek Raat’ is not a love story nor is it a triangle love story. ‘Ek
Din Ek Raat’ is a mixture of a little bit of everything. a little bit of horror, a
little bit of thriller and a little bit of love. so, it was a wonderful experience
doing this movie.
Do you think the movie was successful in expressing the director’s
ideas to the viewer?
well, to some extent it has been successful in expressing the director’s
ideas and to some extent it has not. It’s not been successful as for the
feedbacks I got after the movie. the whole plot is confusing is what some of
the viewers had to say. well that might be because the nepali viewers are
not habituated to such a plot.
What kinds of comments did you get about the movie after the
premier?
I got mixed reviews about the movie. there were comments on scripts;
some found the story line to be a bit difficult to understand. they praised the
producer for being so gutsy for picking up the theme as it is different from
other nepali movies. It’s more of a creative fiction work where it has thriller
and horror which is a new kind of genre in the industry. and of course there
were comments on our performances as well. (sheetal singh thakuri)
the decade-long conflict that
changed the face of nepal has still
left its marks on the lives of people.
during the ten years, there are
estimates of over 9,000 children
being involved in the conflict. Jay,
narabahadur and sukumaya are
three such children who left home
at the age of 12 to join the maoists.
with the aim to equip children like
Jay, narabahadur and sukumaya
with skills and tools to tell their
own stories themselves, sumnima
tuladhar of cwIn-nepal and tassai
kobylinska of roving eye films
worked with the three. they were
taught to direct and produce their
own short films about their lives.
(yukta bajracharya)
bend It like
bollywood
soaltee crowne plaza welcomed
2011 in “bollywood style’’. on 31
december, new year’s eve, soaltee
crowne plaza, in association with
antiquity, arranged an evening
with artists from the Indian
entertainment industry. the event
was at megha malhar, with glittering
and nonstop performances by
planets (a dance troupe from India)
accompanied by vivacious Indian
Idol 3 finalist ankita mishra and
pop sensation ‘aasma’. the artists
performed along with dJ salim.
the three films that Jay,
narabahadur and sukumaya made
were shown on 30 december at
the dhokaima café. the three
documentary films enforced the
need of peace and brought out the
immense courage inside these three
heroes. during the film premiere,
the three young filmmakers also
interacted with the audience, shared
their experiences while making
the film and also elaborated the
messages they wanted to convey
through them. (yukta bajracharya)
It felt like the whole of kathmandu
was present at hotel malla on the
eve of a brand new year to celebrate
with kgarira.com. “heaven on
earth: calling 2010” started on a
rather dampened note with some
rain which was pepped up with a
three-sequence fashion show with
designs from nuhzat Qazi. the best
part the fashion walk was the two
showstoppers – spandan moktan
and yanik shrestha. the fashion show
was followed by fire juggling and
b-boying. the real party began when
dJ keeran, dJane b-angel and dJ
b-man hit the crowd with their beats.
the dancing never stopped and the
crowd grew wilder by the hour.
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We caught up with Vinay Shrestha, an actor of the movie ‘Ek Din
Ek Raat’ as he gave us his opinions on the Nepali film industry and
the movie itself.
aftermath in
motion
countdown for the new decade was
done. the partying continued till the
wee hours of the morning. Indeed,
“heaven on earth: calling 2010”
was a new year’s eve well spent.
heaven on earth
utsav only has 24 hours… ek din ek raat, to prove his theory. will he be able to do
so? be ready to be thrilled. (sheetal singh thakuri)
actor,
banking. contributing to the society,
nmb bank has regularly been
organizing such initiatives for the
betterment of society. (anshu khadka)
csr at nmb
on the occasion of its 15th
anniversary, nmb bank in
association with venus International
hospital organized a free health
camp for three days from 26th
december to 28th december, 2010.
the health camp was organized
to increase health awareness
among the general public as a part
of the bank’s corporate social
responsibility (csr) initiatives.
people visiting the health camp got
free medical services like blood
sugar test, urine and stool test, and
counseling from specialists. about
300 people took the health services
in the first day of the camp.
nmb bank has been continuously
providing value-added products and
services to its clients, promoting a
corporate culture that adheres to
the highest ethical standards and
shouldering on social issues beyond
amongst awesome firework
displays in the sky and dancing, the
“soaltee has always offered
something very unique and
entertaining to its guests and
patrons on new year’s eve. keeping
this tradition alive, this year also
we are organizing an evening filled
with mesmerizing performances
and dance extravaganza which
will take the audience through a
scintillating and memorable journey
of bollywood’’ said mr.vini k.
gupta-general manager, soaltee
crowne plaza.
the event ticket was priced at rs.
6,999 per person and rs. 12,000
events
Last Thursdays for Tourism
for a couple which was inclusive
of unlimited helpings of Antiquity,
Carlsberg beer, Invenio wine, snacks
and a lavish international buffet
dinner.
With striking visuals, lighting, fabulous
choreography and mesmerizing
performances, “Bend It like
Bollywood” was an evening of pure
entertainment. (Anshu Khadka)
Festive BlueBird
Bluebird Mall at Tripureshwor,
had organized Mega Festive Offer
starting October 1 for their valued
customers. The festive offer included
a discount week at Bluebird Mall and
a lucky draw was held on December
30 where the 1st prize went to Miss.
Priyanka Shrestha of Baneshwor – a
Fr!day
Parvati’ temple was organized
by the local clubs of BasantapurLakasa Mhalashala Pucha, Jhochen
Samudayik Tole Sudhar Samiti,
Green Square Tourism Council and
Olympus Club.
The program saw Newari and
Nepali traditional dances and
songs. The event aimed to
welcome tourists providing them
an insight into Nepal, its cultures
and traditions. A rikshaw ride
was organized for tourists and a
rally was run from Shiva ParbatiIndrachowk-Newroad-Siddhichan
Chowk-Ombahal-Basantapur and
back to Shiva Parbati temple. To
symbolize Nepal as a country of
peace, a pigeon, widely regarded as
a symbol of peace was set free. An
auspicious tune-Mangal Dhun was
played reflecting the true colors of
Nepali culture.
The program chaired by former
tourism minister Hisila Yami was a
support to the declaration of Nepal
Tourism Year. (Anshu Khadka)
One thing that Nepalis are looking forward to this new decade is the Nepal
Tourism Year 2011. To talk about the very same and share his views on what
the tourism year means to entrepreneurs and businessmen,Yogendra Shakya
was invited as a speaker to the “Last Thursdays” networking event at Dwarika’s
Hotel on 30 December. A prominent hotelier and tourism professional,
Shakya shared his own experiences as a businessman and entrepreneur
and also answered queries posed by young entrepreneurs present there
regarding the Tourism Year 2011. Saurav Sharma, a regular attendee of “Last
Thursdays” says that he found the session insightful as it helped him to know
the entrepreneurship prospects and the overall aspects of Nepal Tourism Year
2011 better.
“Last Thursdays” – organized by Entrepreneurs for Nepal in association with
Samriddhi – the prosperity foundation and Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’
Forum is a networking event which brings well-known entrepreneurs and
business personnel of Nepal under one roof to share their visions and
experiences with young and aspiring entrepreneurs. (Yukta Bajracharya)
Club 11 at Radisson
round trip to any destination in the
USA (Courtesy Qatar Airways), the
2nd Prize was won by Mr. Rujan Singh
of Lazimpat – a round trip ticket to
any destination in Europe (Courtesy
Qatar Airways) and Mr. Ayush Karki
of Anam Nagar won the 3rd prize – a
Leather Sofa Set (Courtesy Furniture
Land Store). The grand prizes were
presented by Miss Nepal 2010
Sadichha Shrestha. Besides the grand
prizes, around 50 customers also
won consolation prizes. A total of
12,750 customers participated in this
Mega Festival Offer.
Bluebird Mall is open 365 days a year
retailing major international brands
of sportswear, fashion wear, watches,
cosmetics and shoes. (Sheetal Singh Thakuri)
All for Tourism
To welcome Nepal Tourism Year
2011, a welcome ceremony, “All
for Tourism” was celebrated on
1 January 2011 at Basantapur
Durbar Square. The event at ‘Shiva
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of KUSOM and is divided into
KUSOM CARES, KUSOM
CELEBRATES and KUSOM
COLLABORATES. The three
days of KAF symbolize three
very important dimensions of
the management fraternity –
responsibility towards the society,
celebration of accomplishments
and collaboration with its own
kind.
In the first day - KUSOM CARES,
KUSOM students organized
a free health camp and blood
donation program for the people
of Balkumari. They also organized
a discussion program on road
accidents and a photo exhibition
on the problems of street children.
The second day of KAF – KUSOM
CELEBRATES was organized
in Fun Park, Brikutimandap. It
involved a concert featuring
popular bands such as Robin and
the new revolution, Albatross, The
Axe, Equals and Jindabad.
The third day of KAF – KUSOM
COLLABORATES was organized
in Soaltee Crown Plaza. It was
mainly about collaborating with
the corporate world and involved
events such as “Entrepreneurial
idea competition”, “Selling Nepal
as a destination for NTY 2011”,
“Advertisement competition for
Springwood” and various song and
dance performances.
Mr. L.B. Singh,VP Marketing of
Surya Nepal was the chief guest
on this day. Other big corporate
names present on this day were
Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary of CG, Mr.
Amar Nath Singh – MD of NTC
and Mr. Rajan Shakya- CEO of
Kathmandu Guest House.
KAF 2010
The students of Kathmandu
University School of Management
(KUSOM) successfully organized
4th KUSOM Annual Festival (KAF)
from December 24 to 26, 2010.
Springwood was the main sponsor
of this mega event.
KAF is a thematic annual mega
event organized by the students
Highlight of KAF day 3 was the
entrepreneurial business idea
competition in which the winning
idea by Mr. Aviral Paudyal of
KUSOM was awarded with, among
other things a funding offer by
Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary. In the ad
competition team of Mr. Sarthak
Karki, Ms. Bidisha Khadka and Mr.
Bishal Bhattrai bagged the first
prize. Moreover, Khaptad was the
best presentation for Selling Nepal
as a destination for NTY 2011,
presented by a team of MBA term.
Radisson Hotel Kathmandu in cooperation with Digital Party Event had
organized and managed this New Year’s Eve Event theme party “Club 11”
on December 31. Radisson had been hosting New Year events since its
establishment which have always been tremendous successes. This time,
artistes from Thailand performed live and exclusive during the eve at Nepa
Dhuku Banquet Hall 7 pm onwards.
DJ Remi – the official DJ from Fashion TV Bangkok and DJ Baby BombResident DJ, Xperia Club Bangkok were burning the floor with their soul
stirring beats. They were accompanied by DJ Sishir, Star DJ from Kathmandu.
The program was purely focused on a club theme with dancing sessions
throughout. The entire Banquet Hall was decorated in “Black and White” to
match the theme. The additional appeal for the event were dancers August,
Arm, Pony and Vannessa, from a professional dance troupe based in Thailand.
A lavish buffet table was laid with sumptuous culinary delights from The Fun
Café and The Waterfall Garden. (Sheetal Singh Thakuri)
Read Fr!day.
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What: Sinners in Heaven
Inferno
Where: hotel yak & yeti,
durbar marg
Spotted: suhrid Jyoti, bidhata
kc and dJ varun
What: Club 11’ Theme New Year
Where: radisson hotel, lazimpat
dances by the sensual thai dancing troupe
was smash hit while the dJs from bangkok
had everyone dancing.
What: Heaven on Earth: Calling 2011
Where: hotel malla, lainchaur
Spotted: nuhzat Qazi, spandan mocktan, sijan
bhattachan and yanik shrestha
What: San Miguel NYE Mega Bash
Where: 1905, kantipath
Spotted: rashmita maharjan, pragati
gurung, prakriti shrestha, pravaran mahat,
karma and dJ sudan
What: 3rd Anniversary
of Chopstix
Where: chopstix, kumaripati
Spotted: smriti bajracharya
and dipesh ghaley
a room full of food lovers
gathered to celebrate the
third anniversary of one
of the most loved chinese
restuarants.
What: Ek Din Ek Raat
Film Premiere
Where: Jai nepal cinema
hall, kamalpokhari
Spotted: diya maskey,
vinay shrestha, nima rumba,
namrata shrestha and
nirvan chaudhary
entertainment
T
Happy
let the good times begin
he first weekend fixture of the
new year got underway with
manchester united traveling to
play west brom,arsenal was
off to play birmingham city, liverpool
was at home to bolton and manchester city hosted blackpool among
others. It was a game of first goal for
rooney in open play; will that be a
precursor for many more to come?
not likely, as he seems to be injured.
first goal for Joe cole, finally! It came
just as liverpool was looking at another draw, but he snatched a victory for
a 2-1 win. In spite of the win, it is said
that hodgson is not safe, and is on his
way out.west brom missed a penalty,
and so did city. blackpool did put up a
good fight.the score-line flatters them,
1-0.arsenal are definitely knocking at
the top spot, their performance at st
andrew’s ground was not spectacular,
but consistent, though they were
lucky with some refereeing issues.
birmingham was the ground where
their season unraveled 3 seasons ago.
they were leading in the premier
league table then, but that horrifying
tackle on eduardo almost finished his
career, and the on-field meltdown of
then arsenal captain gallas, all resulted
with arsenal losing that top spot to
eventual winners, manchester united.
sunday game had chelsea welcoming aston villa at stamford bridge.
the game ended with an unbelievable score-line, another penalty, well
converted this time by lampard.the
decision was harsh as the tackle did
not warrant such a decision.then,
villa were awarded a clear-cut penalty.
epl diaries
New Year
— Dr. Banu Sharma
half time score was 1-2 villa.then,
drogba equalized, and on the 88th
minute terry headed in the winner or
so they thought, with all the players
rushing towards ancelotti hugging
him. fate had it written another way
- the twists and turns of this beautiful
game - villa equalized 3-3 deep into
injury time.after this game, chelsea
lie 5th in the table with a game in
hand.at the bottom end,west ham
are finally out of the drop zone for the
first time this season.the three game
ultimatum seemed to have worked on
grant.there is birmingham, fulham
and wolves at the bottom. newcastle
managed a win against wigan without
their talismanic striker andy carroll
who is out for a month.the transfer
window is open!! david beckham
NOW SHOWING
No One Killed
Jessica
a political thriller, set in
new delhi where two
women Jessica's sister,
sabrina and the feisty tv
reporter, meera drum
up every resource at
their disposal to outwit
manish at his own game,
if the truth is to have any
chance of prevailing over
money and political clout.
Piranha 3D
after a sudden
underwater tremor
sets free scores of
the prehistoric maneating fish, an unlikely
group of strangers
must band together
to stop themselves
from becoming fish
food for the area’s
new razor-toothed
residents.
Cast: elisabeth shue,
richard dreyfuss and Jerry
o’connell
Director: alexandre aja
is coming back to the premiership.
rumor has it he will be playing on
loan for tottenham hotspurs and will
make his debut at the home game
against man united on16th Jan. mark
your calendar! lots of rumors are flying around regarding the comings and
goings of players, one never knows.
man city want to bring in edin dzeko
from wolfsburg for a english transfer
record of 38 million pounds! last
heard, the deal had been struck for 27
and an extra 5 should they qualify for
the champions league. completion
of that signing would make city possess the most formidable strike force
in the premiership, in paper at least.
they would have liked to wrap up all
formalities and have him ready to play
arsenal at the emirates midweek, a
mouth-watering clash that would go
a long way determining the season
for both the clubs.ashley young from
aston villa is being made a top transfer target by liverpool.their season
shall be defined by the business they
shall conduct this transfer market, and
most importantly if they get cash to
splash! could steven pienaar move
from everton to spurs? probable,
as both clubs are apparently in talks.
manchester united manager has al-
ready announced that they will be doing no business this window, but has
sanctioned a loan move for macheda
to serie a club sampordia. chelsea
should buy this time round, they need
some fresh faces and cannot rely on
drogba alone.arsenal needs a solid
back line if they are to win the league,
so wenger has targeted per metsacker the defender from werder bremen,
but liverpool is trying to play spoilsport in that acquisition. from now
till the end of the transfer window,
there will be many rumors that will
make the rounds. big clubs save city,
who desperately need the champions
league sport to dig deep into their
transfer kitty. carlo ancelotti has gone
on record saying that chelsea need to
buy this winter if they are serious in
defending the trophy. rumors are, they
are interested in gary cahill from
bolton, who recently has 20 million
pound stamped behind his back! will
roman bow down to that pressure.
the ultimate prize for roman is the
champions league trophy.
at the rate his club
is playing I
cannot see
them
doing
much to realize his dreams!! here is
another audacious bid, it seems the
new owners of blackburn rovers
have approached ronaldhinio’s agent
for a loan move of the player from ac
milan. but most probably the former
fIfa world player will move back to
brazil to play for gremio. real madrid
are mulling on a short term loan of
adebayor from city and united it
seems are tabling a loan for kaka with
chances of a permanent move next
season. kaka is priced at 50 million.
no premier league games this
weekend, but hold on, the fa cup
third round commences, and the
game to watch will be man united
against liverpool at old trafford. no
guesses as to who will come out the
victor, as this competition has pulled
off some crazy results, remember the
shock defeat of man united by leeds
at home last season? this competition
has seen a lot of giant killing, wonder
whose turn it is this time round?
find out by tuning into
your tv sets this
saturday and
sunday. enjoy
the games
and let my
team
win !
off the shelf
Love In The Time Of Cholera
— Sampada K.C.
Cast: rani mukherji, bidhya balan
Director: raj kumar gupta
Ek Din Ek Raat
24 hours is all utsav
and his friends get to
prove their side of the
story, in this thrilling
and suspenseful movie.
Cast: diya maskey,vinay
shrestha, pooja lama, karma,
anup baral, prabesh giri,
menuka pradhan and Jasper
neupane
Director: dev kumar
shrestha
www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220
51 years 9 months and 4 days that’s how long florentino ariza
waits for fermina daza. during
this period of unrequited love,
florentino has 622 other affairs! yet he remains all love for
fermina. however, these erotic
adventures of his raises the
question- was his love for fermina as ‘pure’ as he professed
it to be? I’ll leave it to you to
figure that out.
you might even find the storyline strikingly similar to an old
bollywood film- boy gets sick in
love, writes romantic poems and
love letters to the girl, sends her
flowers, plays the violin by her
house, only to see her entwined
in the arms of another man. but
he settles on waiting a lifetime
for the girl. on the death of
years of life that are left to you
. . . I hope there are very few
of them.”
fermina’s husband, dr. Juvenal
urbino , florentino declares with
his hat over his heart “ fermina, I
have waited for this opportunity
for more than half a century, to
repeat to you once again my vow
of eternal fidelity and everlasting
love.” shocked and furious, fermina
orders him out of the house. “and
don’t show your face again for the
still, it is hard to feel any sympathy for the lover boy. In fact,
all the characters in the story
are unlovable (at least for me!).
and this perhaps is the appealing element of the plot. gabriel
garcia marquez tells a story
we’ve all heard before and yet
manages to surprise readers.
and boy, does he write well!
set around 1880-1930 there
is much to learn about the
history and the flamboyant culture of south america. but take
one warning - if you aren’t the
kind for romance novels rich in
graphic descriptions, then reading this one is bound to leave
you feeling overwhelmed. !
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gourmet
for the adventurous palate
every friday 7:30 pm
onwards,
Attic Bar
tej bhawan, uttar
dhoka. monday
blues with rusty
nails,open mic
every wednesday
& friday house
band, 4442615
Courtesy: Comfort Lounge, Thamel
Bottles &
Chimney
narshingh chowk,
thamel. live music
by nekhvam.
every wednesday
& friday with
dharmendra
sewan playing,
unplugged
sessions.
7 pm onwards.
2123135
Science
Hot Rum Nip
N
– Mannat Shrestha
othing warms and lifts your spirits like a hot alcoholic punch.
As it happens, I’m writing this on a cold, frost-bitten day –
clear, bright and sunny, but icy underfoot and lacy around
the edges of the windows. On top of that, I’m brewing up
a minor cold and have that strange shivery, sneezy feeling. Could
there be anything better right now than a warming hot rum drink?
“Hot rum punch is basically any hot drink which incorporates
rum,” says Rupesh Khadka, the bartender of Juneli Bar, Hotel de
l’Annapurna. He explains that there are many variations of the hot
rum drink. For example there could be a tea rum punch where you
make tea by adding rum and honey or simply a hot lemon drink with
rum. “If we consider the taste preference of the Nepali people, cinnamon, cardamom and clover could be added in boiling water with
rum,” adds Khadka.
Why did I consider this to be a remedy for my cold? Well according to natural-holistichealth.com the hot steam from the boiled water help loosen the mucus in your nose and throat and enable you to
breathe more freely. Usually the drink consists of lemon and honey;
the lemon dislodges the mucus from your throat and adds muchneeded vitamin C. The honey not only coats your throat to prevent
redness, but also soothes the throat irritation from the dislodged
mucus, as well as adding nutritional benefits. The alcohol helps to
“sweat” out whatever fever you may have and helps you sleep better.
Khadka tells us the drink is a very good body warmer for winter.
However the drink is popular not only because it has health benefits,
it is also easy to make, and an appetizer for your guests to slurp
down in front of the fireplace. If you want a taste of it Fr!day lists
out few places where you can take a sip of the rum nip.
Bourbon Room
durbar marg,
the best of sufi
by hemant rana.
every monday, 7 pm
onwards. open mic
with ciney gurung.
every wednesday.
7 pm onwards,
4441703, 4249747
Buddha Bar
thamel, best
chill out music in
town with special
cocktail. happy
hour 4 pm –
7 pm. 9851053235,
9841626582
Bugles & Tigers
the everest hotel,
new baneshwor.
live music by fusion
band from philippines
every evening from
7 pm – 8:30 except
monday. 4780100 ,
ext: 7711/7811
Cafe Horizon
hotel himalaya,
mexican sojourno –
come and experience
the flavours of mexico
with tantalizing
mexican dishes and
selection of tequilas
to tickle your taste
buds amidst intriguing
ambience, every friday,
from 7 pm onwards,
live music by prism
band. 5523900
Comfort Zone
thamel, every
saturday, fusion
live band and anil
shahi & frens. every
sunday, fusion band
rudra, 9803509358
Cube the Club
kamaladi, the place
where you can do
parties of your own
kind, we are ready to
serve, 6 pm onwards
, 4438017
www.cubetheclub.
com
Eden Lounge
kathmandu mall,
sundhara. on the
mix. every friday
8 pm onwards.
4150062, 4150063
Fusion
dwarika’s hotel,
battisputali. live
music with dinesh
rai & the sound
minds with bbQ
dinner & 1 beer/
soft drink at rs
1366. every friday
7 pm onwards.
4479488
Funky Buddha
Bar and Café
thamel, private
club upstairs with
In house dJ’s
pooltables lounge
area with full drinks
menu available, 6pm
till late,9841609064
House Of Music
thamel, karaoke
night every tuesday
& house band/
jam session every
saturday. 2 pm - 12
am. 9851075172,
9849243807
Himalatte Café
thamel, cloud
walkers, playing
live. every tuesday,
7:30 pm onwards,
u2 and the police
from the eternity,
Jbar
thamel, best
imported liquors and
food, cozy ambience,
live performance by
dJ saleem, rupesh,
naresh and more
every evening, 5 pm
onwards, 4411595
Lakhey Restro
Bar
durbar marg. fridays:
dJ session till wee
hours, 4256606
Lhasa Restaurant
& Bar
thamel, live band,
every wednesday,
friday and saturday,
7 pm onwards,
9851010431
New Maya
Cocktail & Bar
paryatan road,
thamel, special
cocktail, 4700371
Paddy Foley’s Irish
Pub
thamel, enjoy
special Irish drinks
& food with live
music. every night,
7 pm onwards.
9808398079
Porch Bar
soaltee crowne plaza
soaltee mode, relax
and enjoy some of
the finest drinks,
every day, 6 pm to 10
pm. 4273999
The Café
Hyatt Regency,
arabian nights- taste
the culinary delights
from the middle-east
at the cafe every
friday from 6:30 pm
onwards. for details
please call hyatt
regency kathmandu
at 4491234
The Corner Bar
radisson hotel,
lazimpat, offering an
array of sumptuous
snacks, exotic drinks
and cocktails. 3 pm
to 11 pm, 4411818
Tamas Spa Lounge
chaksibari road,
thamel
live classical/fusion
music by tabla maestro
pritam rai and his
ensemble and dJ
sessions by in-house dJ
saakar along with great
food and wine selection.
every night 7 pm
onwards. 4257658
The Factory
thamel, live music
every wednesday,
friday, saturday &
sunday, 7 pm onwards,
4701185, 4701187
Tantra Bar
paknajol, thamel,
proton band playing
live music from
sunday to friday, bbQ
every saturday & salsa
evening last saturday
of every month.
contact 4257171
Tipsy Lounge
& Bar
durbar marg, live
performance by
ciney gurung
every monday,
hemanta rana
every wednesday,
dharmendra sewan
every saturday,7 pm
onwards, 4243225
Upstairs Jazz Bar
lazimpat, an
interesting mix of
locals and expats
of Jazz music. every
evening, from 7 pm
onwards. 4410436
Vintage Café &
Pub Wood Land
complex 4th floor,
durbar marg
friday and saturday
live band session
and dj session,
4254831
House Music (dj
tashi ,nyc)
date: 17
december(friday)
time: 7pm onwards
venue:buzz cafe,
baluwatar
4225272
this is an event
with awesome
house music and
block rockin beats
Ragey Bar
thamel, every night
7:30 pm onwards.
Get your dose of Hot Rum Punch @
Jatra Restaurant
Hot Rum Punch, Price: Rs. 200
location: thamel, opening hours: 2
pm - 10 pm, seating capacity: 80+,
parking space:yes, credit / debit
card:yes, wI-fi:yes, In-house bar:
yes, smoking Zone:yes, contact no:
4256622
New Orleans
Hot Rum Punch, Price: Rs. 250
Bourbon Room Restro Bar
Hot Rum Punch, Price: Rs. 300
location: lal durbar, opening hours: 12 pm 11 pm, seating capacity: 95, parking space:yes
credit / debit card:yes, wI-fi :yes, In-house
bar:yes, smoking Zone:yes, contact no:
4441703, email: nabint@gmail.com
location: Jhamsikhel, opening hours: 8
am - 10 pm, seating capacity: 200, parking
space:yes, credit / debit card: no, wI-fi:
yes, In-house bar:yes, smoking Zone:yes,
contact no: 5522708, email: neworlenscafe@gmail.com
Irish Pub
Hot Rum Punch, Price: Rs. 350 (exclusive of taxes)
location: lazimpat, opening hours: 4 pm –
11pm, seating capacity: 73, parking space:yes,
credit / debit card:yes, wI-fi: no, In-house
bar:yes, smoking Zone:yes, contact no:
4005019, email: irishpubnepal@wlink.com.np,
web page: www.irishpubnepal.
Absolute Bar
Hot Rum Punch, Price: Rs. 300 (imported) Rs. 250 (domestic)
location: hotel narayani complex, pulchowk
opening hours: 12 noon onwards, seating
capacity: 100, parking space:yes, credit /
debit card:yes, wI-fi:yes, In-house bar:yes
smoking Zone:yes, contact no: 5521408
email: abar@wlink.com.np
NOTE:
The details provided in the listings are tentative and are subject to change.
HOTEL PARKLAND
special jungle safari package program
for 2 nights 3 days. welcome drinks,
all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner
& tea/coffee) accommodation in
deluxe room, elephant-back safari,
tharu village visit,visitor center visit,
canoeing & elephant breeding center
visit, sunset view, tharu stick dance,
nature walk, bird-watching and many
more. foreigners - usd $140 nett.
per person, nepalis - rs. 5,500 nett.
per person. chitwan national park,
sauraha
ktm office: thamel, 4701887,
4701888, cell: 9841229970,
9851022652, parkland@mail.com.np,
www.wildlifenepal.com
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Shrimp Cocktail, Rs. 300++
Picasso
Jhamshikhel, lalitpur 5009076
Tandoori Chicken, 4 pcs. Rs.570
Rancher’s Eggs, Rs.165
Green Eye, Rs. 325
Bronco Billy
harihar bhawan, pulchwok, 5526212
Jbar
Moksh
Jhamsikhel, lalitpur, 5528362
Third Eye Restaurant
Yin Yang Restaurant
Third Eye Bakery
thamel, kathmandu, 4260289
thamel, kathmandu, 4701510
thamel, kathmandu, 4701510
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Samaybaji Set- Rs. 350
Degaa Resto-Lounge
kumaripati (old campion
building) tel: 9849136479
Aalishan
Jawalakhel, 5550039
Vintage Special Pizza, Rs.375
Vintage Café & Pub
wood land complex, durbar marg, 4254831
Soya
gourmet
Sauce
Product Courtesy: Saleways Supermarket
hen we were growing up, having a
chowmein in the few
popular restaurants
in town was equivalent to having a gourmet dish. The craze
for it just went on and on and
soon my father started making
it at home. Guess what - the
first condiment to arrive in our
kitchen was soya sauce. It looked
pitch dark, tasted bitter-salty and
smelt pungent. When it got sprinkled on the chowmein or fried rice
it provided just the right appetite
for the eye and stomach. Today,
imagine our nation sustaining on
fried rice, chowmein, hot and sour
soup and more - all adapted Nepali
versions of the original Chinese.
And all these dishes are incomplete without a dash of soya. The
king of condiments - soya - has
not only ruled our nation but the
whole of Asia along with Middle
East and Europe, with its magic.
Soya makes dry food juicy and
simply tantalizes your buds.
There may be a million references as to how soya sauce
came to the scene but only a
few does true justification as to
its origins. One thing is for sure
- this condiment holds more
than 2,500 years of history. The
simple procedure of fermenting
a mixture of mashed soybeans,
salts and enzymes initiates the
journey of soya sauce. When
there were no freezing technologies available, the simplest way
to preserve food was to sun-dry
it or to treat it with salt. It is
practiced today as well (Parma
ham or salted fish). This method
was commonly practiced for
meat. The same was used to
of
bottle
with beer free
i
asha
thamel, 4411595
Tiramisu, Rs. 350
Stemed Fish on papillote, Rs. 499
nihari and halin
Business Lunch Set, Rs. 425
The Perfect Condiment
— Sommelier Sandeep Khatri
enhance the blunt taste of vegetables as well. The result was a
naturally salty paste of fermented grains. Later Japanese Zen
priests learnt the method and
brought it back to Japan, improvising on the recipe by mixing
grain and soya in equal parts.
lage of Noda. She mastered the art
of brewing soy and voila! the first
commercial soy sauce was born.
Whatever the reason, process
or evolution, the reason behind
this article is to understand the
nature of condiments to enhance
our food. I love to take inspiration
the kIng of condIments - soya has not only ruled our natIon
but the whole of asIa along
wIth mIddle east and europe,
wIth Its magIc.
Zoya was born, pronounced as
soya.
Later, commercial soya sauce
came to the picture when the wife
of Japan’s warlord, Toyotomi Hideyori, had to flee her
castle, when it was invaded
by rival troops, to the vil-
for my cooking and always wonder how small portions of condiments can make wonderful differences to cooking. For instance, if
you are making a basic Chinese
meat cuisine and want a strong
flavor and kill the fatty taste, then
dark or strong soya will do well.
On the other hand if you are having a hot and sour soup, light soya
will balance the nature of your
food. Today, for me soy sauce is
one of the most-used products in
my kitchen as it adds flavor to my
chicken wings, tofu steak, tempura
sauce, Chinese style oven roasted
pork and many other
dishes. Next time
when you hold
a bottle of soy
make sure you
read about the
ingredients
and use it wisely and mildly.
Food for thought
If you are thinking of BBQ,
just add a few splashes of soya
sauce at the end. It is a good
marinating aid and adds natural salt to food making it tender
and soft. Secondly, it helps to
preserve your meat. In the Nepali style mutton curry adding
1 tea spoon of it would provide
good color and taste. Remember, adding more soya
will make your
food bitter. !
consume
because there is more to life
Singing
Rejuvenation
— Suyasha Sitaula
stressed? depressed? exasperated? If you always wanted to try alternative remedies to these everyday problems, kundalini could help. this
three-month old therapy center is a one-stop venue for all kinds of
sound and herbal therapy. kundalini claims that its innovative therapies
can help one get rid of mental strains in less than 90 minutes through
sound and aroma.
the therapy sessions at kundalini are based on the theory of balancing
the five elements of our body- ether, fire, air, water and earth. therapist
chaitanyashree explains that the singing bowl therapy brings the body
to a naturally healthy state by balancing and purifying these elements.
chaitanyashree further adds that the seven energy centers located in
our body (called the chakras) are also rejuvenated for higher spiritual
consciousness through the kundalini therapy. the sounds of the singing
bowls, which emanate vibrations of “om”, bring our mind to a peaceful
and relaxed state. furthermore, the singing bowl’s sound frequencies
tune our body organs, tissues and cells, hence promoting wellness in our
system. “our therapy sessions cleanse the body from within”, chaitanyashree mentions.
kundalini also deals with various kinds of herbal medicines, crystal salts,
natural spring water, naturally made aromas and incenses that are suitable for meditation and other spiritual purposes. the therapies at kundalini are performed by
using bowls, vibrations,
aromas, incense, sand,
crystal, or water, or
any combination of
these. the sessions
can be 25 to 90 minutes long, with prices
that range from rs.
1100 to rs. 5000.
kundalini is located
in mandala street,
thamel. for appointments and
further details, call
4700209. !
Angry Birds
A Phone Gaming Phenomena
— Paul Reitman
I’m not much of a phone
gamer, but when I first
tried angry birds from
rovimobile, I immediately
understood why over 50
million people have become hooked overnight on
this super silly pastime.
angry birds pits some
nasty squawking birds
against a pigpen filled with
noisy grunting pigs in a
multilevel phone game that
works both on iphones as
well as most other smartphones.
basically, you use your finger to
slingshot multitudes of angry birds
at ever-changing pigpen structures
in order to explode evil pigs in classic arcade fashion.
the plot of this puzzle game is thus:
evil pigs have stolen the bird’s eggs,
and now the birds are pissed off
and fighting back. but the premise
of the game is irrelevant, as this
game is just flat out engrossing
from the very first finger stroke.
the graphics are appealing for all
ages, and the soundtrack just makes
you want to lol from the very
first shot fired. there are dozens
of levels to unlock, and I gave up
after level 15 or so, as the game
game is receiving. development costs are estimated at just $100,000
usd, and revenues after
the initial release range
between 40 and 50 million usd.
complexity increases infinitesimally
to the point where I suspect only
diehard gamers (or dog-determined youngsters) would care to
continue.
but what I found really amazing about this simple game is the
amount of money made by creative
game developer rovimobile, and
the resulting spinoff attention this
a special halloween
and a christmas edition
have been produced,
and there are rumors of
a movie or cartoon tv
show in the offing. for
diehard fans and infants,
there is even a collection of
stuffed toys for sale online.
this awfully addictive and silly
game works on the iphone/ipad
platform, as well as android
and nokia phones. for blackberry users who need to waste
some time as well, a version is
expected out very soon. !
What to get
Where to get
angry birds for the iphone/ipad
tunes store (www.apple.com/ itunes/)
for rs.73
getJar store (www.getjar.com/angrybirds/) for about rs.115
rovimobile website (angrybirds.
myshopify.com/collections/plush-toys) for
rs. 870 + harilo.com shipping and handling
angry birds for nokia and
android phones
angry birds plush toys
paul reitman is a tech writer in nepal
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Nina
and
Hager
— Mannat Shrestha
N
ina and Hager’s meat
products have always
been praised for its hygiene. A visit to the store
in Maharajgunj tells you why. The
place is squeakingly clean!
It is one of the best places in
town to purchase cheese, wine,
bread and definitely meat. The
superstore houses 80 varieties of
Nina and Hager’s meat products
and 150 selection of wines. But
what makes this place more captivating is its new addition - a café.
The café is just on the leftside
of the spacious store has a casual
set up with a cozy wooden bar
like setting. Its ambience puts
customers at ease. NinaTiwari,
the Nina of ‘Nina and Hagers’, is
often behind the counter herself,
smiling and ensuring that the
customers are well taken care of.
She says, “The business is doing
very good, sometimes it is completely packed.”
The menu features mouth-watering delicacies like pork chops,
sandwiches, steaks, salads ,burgers, pastas and refreshing drinks
and coffee.Tiwari continues, “We
only serve hygienic food and take
If you thought nIna and hager
was only about meat, thInk
agaIn. the delIcIous salads and
pastas are temptatIons enough
for a vegetarIan.
very good care of our customers.
They are our first priority.”
If you thought Nina and
Hager was only about meat, think
again. The delicious salads and
pastas are temptations enough for
a vegetarian.
The store is definitely not
clustered. It is spacious and the
space is well utilized. Tiwari
explains, “The whole concept
of the café started as the area
of the store was huge, and we
wanted to make the best use of
the space available.” A collection of artworks on one corner
of the store adds to the overall
ambience of the store-cum-restaurant.
Nina’s is a place that always
seems to be humming, but it
never seems too crowded. If
you need to buy your grocery,
grab something to eat or need
caffeine to complete your college assignments, want a place
to hang out and read a book,
or just watch the people come
and go Nina and Hager’s store
and cafe in Maharajgunj is a
great spot.
Contact: 4353172 !
bazaar
markets & launches
Wild Wild West
market insight
J
Achal Kr. Agarwal
dIrector, Jeanswest
eanswest is an Australian Denim brand since 1972. Today,
Jeanswest operates over 2,200 stores across Australia, New
Zealand, Middle East, and China
and continues its expansion to
become a truly global brand.
The first exclusive showroom of
Jeanswest has opened in the heart
of the Kathmandu at Civil Mall.
This is the first authorized outlet
in Nepal for the brand. Jeanswest
brand offers high-quality, fashionable
jeans at affordable prices to consumers. With jeans, jackets, sweaters, teeshirt, boot, belts, scarfs, accessories
and casual wear for men, women,
and children, Jeanswest apparels is
the ideal fit for families who know
the value of quality craftsmanship
and style- the very things that have
made the Jeanswest brand world famous for generations. Jeanswest jeans
are sewn from premium denim for
exceptional durability. Then they are
carefully detailed with fine finishes and
every piece is QC checked which means
patrons can always count on a tried-andtrue fit.
Jeanswest plans to open outlets in
Durbar Marg and Bluebird Mall within
the next three months and open outlets
in Pokhara, Dharan, Butwal and Birgunj as
well.
AUTO
Skoda Superb Comes to Nepal
the denim story
Jeans - the one piece of clothing which has the
ability to appeal to the young and old. Now with
one more branded outlet for jeanswear choices for
Kathmanduites just got bigger.We talk to Jeanswest’s
proprietor about the new venture.
What is so different in Jeanswest in comparison to
other branded Jeans?
Jeanswest is an australian brand established in1972. It has
become a market leader in its segment in a very short span
of time. one of the main reasons behind that is Jeanswest
products are made of the best of fabrics and it ensures a good
fit. moreover, Jeanswest has a full range of casual wear having
jackets, sweaters, tee shirts, pants and accessories apart from
jeans. even the jeans comes in a variety of designs like straight,
slim, boot cut, stretch skinny, stretch slim, body fit, low waist, etc.
so, there is something for everybody.
There are a lot of cheap denim products spoiling the
market for good denim products these days. What is
your take on this?
nepal is flooded with a lot of fake readymade products these
days. everywhere we go we only find fake guccis, cks, armanis
and d&gs, and such other fakes of international brands. I think
a brand like Jeanswest is a good solution for people who are
looking for branded stuff at a very reasonable price.
What is the price difference of your product in
comparison to other competing products in the
market?
though Jeanswest is one of the most premium casual clothing
brands till date in nepal, our prices are very reasonable
compared to any other brands. pricing has always been a major
factor for Jeanswest products. company controlled prices
makes it very affordable for the nepali market as well.
morang auto works, the authorized
distributor of skoda vehicles for nepal
has started selling the new model the
skoda superb. powered by a 1798 cc
engine the superb has a well furnished
interior and a dashing exterior. the car
meets euro III emission standard and
is priced at rs. 6.6 million. the sedan is
yet to be launched officially.
BANKS
Civil Extends Banking Hours
civil bank limited has extended
its banking hours from 8 am in the
morning to 6 pm in the evening
from sunday to friday to provide
it’s customers unparalleled service.
the bank also launched civil bank
shuvarambha muddhati patra which is
offering a 12 percent interest and civil
bank mero bachat khata with zero
minimum balance with an interest rate
of 8 percent.
GIZMO
Fujitsu Lifebook
shtc, the sole authorized dealer of
fujitsu products in nepal, has launched
the fujitsu lifebook lh530. the
company has priced the lifebook at rs
40,000 (inclusive of vat). equipped with
Intel processor p6000 with dual layer
bazaar
ZTE Light
Yamaha Generator Scheme
morang auto works, the sole
distributor for yamaha products in
nepal, has launched a consumer
scheme for yamaha generators.
consumers will get a free nokia
handset with dual sIm facility on the
purchase of 1 to 4 kva generators. for
models above 5 kva consumers can
win a lg vacuum cleaner. the scheme
would continue till January 14 or till
stocks last.
MISCELLANEOUS
360 Entertainment
360 degree gaming Zone: restaurant
and bar - a wholesome family
entertainment centre - has started its
outlet at city center in kathmandu.
the 360 gaming Zone aims at
providing a premier venue for social
networking such as celebrating
birthday parties, corporate events,
team bonding, regular tournaments and
casual play with friends.
market insight
the light touch
19
different strokes
Great
Expectations
— Mahima Shrestha
getting drunk 5 hours before midnight, waking up the next morning mortified
that I slept through the all important midnight hour, in a flat with 5 people I
barely knew; learning to say happy new year in 8 different languages; a really
crap time in a hotel with high-school kids throwing up all over the room; and
yes, a memory that involves a glass of champagne and a perfect sunrise. these
are just a few of my memories of new year’s eve celebrations over the years.
many have been wonderful, some (very very) terrible but the one thing that’s
common to all of them is this: ludicrously high expectations. there are some
things that we imagine (or wish) to be so good that nothing real can possibly
match it: the ideal job, the dream home, the ever-elusive soulmate, of course,
birthdays,valentine’s day and yes, new year’s eve.
new year’s eve is probably the mother of all over-hyped days. so much
expectation is built around it (fantastic or special or wild, and one can add on
adjectives endlessly) that often we land up not enjoying them as much as any
average day in the year.
If you dIdn’t have the
most ‘awesome’, ‘amaZIng’,
‘eXQuIsIte’ new years eve ever,
even If you won’t admIt It
to anyone else, It’s ok- many
others dIdn’t eIther.
so, first of all, if you didn’t have the most ‘awesome’, ‘amazing’, ‘exquisite’ new
years eve ever, even if you won’t admit it to anyone else, it’s ok- many others
didn’t either.
second, for the remainder of the over-hyped and dangerously over-anticipated
days, try something called lowering your expectations- it’s amazing how many
more ‘awesome’ days that alone will allow you to have. It seems counterintuitive since everyone these days is telling us to raise our expectations- and
rightly so, but in just this one area perhaps it’s ok to lower them just a little
bit...just a few days a year...for the days which you have trouble enjoying
because you want everything to be so darn perfect.
with a full year of birthdays and ‘special days’ coming up, let’s just keep
in mind that these days are meant for fun and some amount of ridiculous
indulgence-so don’t go screwing it for yourself by trying to make it all perfect.
the aim is to develop an ability to look at the whole event with a degree of
humour and cynicism-to recognise the hype and still be able to indulge in it
for fun.
Sirish Murarka
murarka group
new year’s eve is really just a chance to get together at the end of a
milestone to remember the good things, to wish for even better things in
the future and (hopefully) to help us move into another year looking up and
ahead. all the rest is just frills. so if nothing went to plan, remember this and
forget the rest.
With the introduction of the new ZTE Light, skeptics have been
abuzz, comparing it to similar products in the market.We talk
to Sirish Murarka and find out as to what makes this product
different from the rest.
maybe 31st december was not your very best day in the year, but you have
had some exquisite, amazing, and truly awesome days this year. take the time
to remember those today and try and make as many more of them happen as
possible before 14th february rolls around and makes it impossible for you to
have a day that meets its expectations.
How different is ZTE light from the iPad and the Samsung
Galaxy Tab?
Zte light is not similar to the ipad. well it’s a 7-inch pad which is
capable of all basic functions of a laptop. apart from this you can also
make calls and send messages. It supports 3g so you also have internet
access even when you are traveling.
and if your new year was in fact fantastic and amazing, good for you (but
remember this advice for valentine’s day)!
What makes ZTE Light special?
well it supports a 3g card , which means you have access to the
internet all the time. It’s small and light which makes it easy to carry.
and you can also do all your important work such as send and receive
emails, work on all common software or just play games when you are
free.
ZTE is a Chinese brand. How trustworthy is it?
well I am sure you know that most of the top brands manufacture
their products in china. Zte corporation is one of the biggest
telecommunication companies in the world and has presence in more
than 100 countries. this success would not have been possible if their
products weren’t trustworthy!
Bazaar coordinated by Avishek Raj Pradhan. 5011571, 5011639, avishek@fridayweekly.com.np
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Two New Sets from Spice
teletalk pvt. ltd. has launched two
new spice mobile phones: m-5262 and
m-5170. m5262 makes for a multi-sIm
phone. Its wide screen is a fabulous
experience and its upgraded fun spice
makes it a cool combination of sense
as well as style. Its broad, ultra stylish
and elegant look makes it sturdy and
convenient to use. spice m-5262 is
priced at rs 5,145. the spice m-5170
comes equipped with dual speakers
so that one can enjoy superior crystal
clear sound quality. It also has a 3.5
mm audio jack, which enables freedom
from external speakers, earphone
and external audio devices. the elite
looking spice m-5170 comes with a
one-touch side button for a powerful
dual led torch. the m-5170 has a big
5cm screen in which one can enjoy
3gp, mp4 and avI videos. spice m-5170
is priced at rs 4,495.
| 6 - 12 January, 2011
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LG Store at Civil Mall
lg has opened its new mobile
concept store at civil mall. the new
store will provide the latest mobile sets
from the lg stable. It will showcase
a diverse range of mobile phones —
from the entry-level gs102 to its latest
innovations kp500, gd510, gs500,
gs290, gt35oi and gX500.the outlet
has product consultants on standby to
respond consumers’ enquiries along
with customer care services — that
include software updates and phone
repairs.
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dvd super multi writer, high-definition
audio system, built-in stereo digital
microphone, 1.3 mega pixel camera
and bluetooth v2.1 +edr, the lifebook
has a battery backup of 3.5 hours and
comes with a one-year warranty.
.K. Traders
has
launched
its latest
touch screen tablet
PC, ZTE Light, in
Nepal. ZTE Light
brings another dimension to internet access with its
vast range of entertainment and business applications. It is a portable, easy-to-use
and internet friendly tablet PC, adding a brand new experience to
entertainment and internet access. ZTE Light helps to make the
internet more portable with its fast browsing experience and 7
inch TFT touch screen. Weighing only 403g ZTE Light is a perfect companion to take with you anywhere with the utmost of ease.
It also supports voice calling on dual band UMTS 2100 MHZ/900
MHZ and internet access on HSUPA network with a download
speed of up to 7.2 Mbps and an upload speed of up to 5.76Mbps.
The device packs smart processing capabilities based on Android
2.2 operating system.
ZTE Light provides enriched business applications through
its open Android platform and guarantees access to thousands of
third party applications and content services at ease. It fully supports various Google services, multi email account setup, desktop
widget applications and online document reading and editing features. It can also be turned into a full entertainment device as the
large touch screen and G-sensor supports various multimedia and
games. In addition, its GPS navigation ability can be used as the
best guide on the road. Other highlighted features include Wi-Fi,
a standard 3MP camera, music and video player with MP4 support, standard picture format compatibility, Bluetooth, external
SD Slot with up to 32GB external memory [internal memory of
16GB expandable to 32 GB], a 3.5mm stereo headset and up to 10
hours of working time.
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