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etiquettes

September 2011
Issue 8, Rs. 30
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your time is now
100
people
So what’s your
worst fear?
5
Hand
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Books
For Teenagers
downs
Etiquettes
When Out On A Date
Shining on Youtube
Nattu Shah
Scholarships
in the US
On Poster
National Football Team
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28 Wardrobe
everyone wants to look
glamorous and teens
nowadays have learnt
to redefine fashion. see
what they are wearing.
on the coVeR
46 Sibling Rivalry
having a brother or a
sister is not always fun
and games. Love can
sometimes turn to war.
Read about how siblings
find themselves facing
each other in the ring.
50 Casual it is!
For teenagers, casuals are
almost always synonymous
with freedom. no rule, no
restriction- you are the
master of your own stylethat is casual.
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Confessions
From the Tube
– Nattu Shah
Read how the YouTube
wonder rose to fame.
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band Profile
They say a song transcends the
soul, find out how music can
mold your life.
a Voyage of Songs
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Train of Though
COver Story
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hand-me-downs
A gift will always bring a smile to
your face. Read how teenagers
love their family gifts.
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When I was a little girl, my mom used
to tell me how she owned a beautiful
dress or a delightful piece of jewelry
at my age. I loved flipping through her
black and white photo albums and at
the strike of every lovely outfit she had
donned in the pictures, I’d go “Mom,
where is that dress you’re wearing in the
photo, now?”
And her answers to all my zealous
queries would be “ I have no idea. I wish
I had saved it for you”, with a rather
regretful expression. But of course,
she’d fill the void by buying me new
teddy bears from the store and beautiful
dresses for my wardrobe.
But looking at my mom at that time, I
could tell, there was nothing more she
wished for than to have saved some of
her precious belongings for me. After
all, an item that gets passed on from
one generation to the other carries
much history and family value.
I am only thankful that all those precious
moments have been captured in photos
and are safe with me but every time
I meet someone who has been lucky
enough to have been passed on with a
family hand-me-down, I cant help but
ogle in awe.
And so this month we give you those
fortunate five teenagers and a couple
of celebrities who have received such
family hand-me-down items- from attire,
jewelry, watches to paintings, read
Also, something spectacular I did
this month was meet our national
heroes- our national football squad.
It’s amazing how football unites us
Nepalis like no other activity. And
although, Nepal couldn’t advance
further than the preliminary rounds
for World Cup 2014, our valiant
warriors did put up a good fight and
what was even better was the
thousands cheering them
on, chanting “Nepal-Nepal”
together- Wow! An absolute
high, I must say. Check them
out in our halfway poster
section this issue, page 40
We also have YouTube star
Natasha’s rise to fame, 100
students telling us about their
biggest fears, powerful selfhelp books for teenagers, USEF
sharing with us tips on how to
get a scholarship in the US and
many more.
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sections like “wardrobe”, “my
room” or have your school/
college featured on our “100
people” or “canteen talk”
sections, you can always
send us your requests
(sam@teenz.com.np ) and
we shall get back to you.
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So, that’s all for September.
We promise to come back
with a bigger and better
issue of Teenz next time.
Until later,
Samriddhi Rai
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Entertainment
CLICk FLICkS
the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the king
the final conclusion to J. R. R. tolkien’s saga ‘the Lord
of the Rings”, LOTR: The Return of the King won all 11
of the academy awards for which it was nominated, and
the entire film trilogy has been widely acclaimed as one of
film history’s crowning achievements. Packed with blazing
action scenes, and showcasing a vast cinematic landscape,
this movie will delight all tastes, ages, and sexes. the finale
to the massive 10hour supreme fantasy epic, The Return of
the King, simply put, is a movie that blows us away.
“Tolkien’s rendition of classic fantasy was perhaps made
as popular as it is today by the visionary movie trilogy.
I feel that the books were not as awe-inspiring as the
movies, an opinion that might have been biased by the
epic soundtrack.” –yumashish, 19
best movie
adaptations
as the book”. many
It is a common cliché, “the movie is never as good
novels, only to return
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widely acclaimed as having had lived
waiting for?
if you haven’t watched these movies, what are you
by shRisti uPRety
fight club
“the first rule
of Fight Club is
‘do not talk about
fight club’. i’m
breaking the rule. i
figured you’d want
to hear about it.” so
starts fight club, a
dark, progressive
movie based
on the novel by
chuck Palahniuk,
directed by
David fincher and starring brad
Pitt. it is a story of two friends who
bond through violence, and start a
support group “fight club”, whose
membership skyrockets, even as
it’s extracurricular activities turn
subversive, before finishing with
an explosive ending. this movie
is violent and bloody, but it more
than compensates for the gore - it is
unique and the acting is superb, and
it is generally acknowledged as an
excellent movie adaptation.
“It is one of the movies you respect
as it is nearly perfect in so many
levels. The movie never loses pace
with its crazy characters and surreal
settings. Also, Edward Norton, Brad
Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter are
excellently cast.” – stuti sharma, 18
blade Runner
godfather ii
the only sequel to win an oscar for best picture, The
Godfather II is also one of the only movies that has been
acclaimed to be better than its predecessor. based on
the novel by mario Puzo, and directed by francis ford
coppola, this masterful follow-up takes the central theme of
the first film (the family that slays together, stays together)
and makes it a telling metaphor for america’s immigrant
experience. breathtaking in its scope, scale, and tragic
grandeur, and using the split frame time-line that was first of
its kind, The Godfather II is a must watch.
“Almost every scene in a movie is memorable. It is a well-made, well-directed and wellacted movie, and it has the flavour of authenticity.” - sushant thapaliya, 19
schindler’s List
it is a story of how a materialistic german factory owner
discovers his conscience and uses his factory to save
workers. Schindler’s List is an adaptation of keneally’s
book Schindler’s Ark (winner of britain’s booker Prize in
1982). based on a true story, with a right-on-target script,
this dramatic classic was directed by steven spielberg.
schindler’s List was nominated for 12 academy awards
and won seven, and it quickly gained praise as one of the
finest american movies about the holocaust.
“A Spielberg masterpiece. The movie is brilliantly acted,
written and directed, and is a work of art in terms of
cinematography.” – Pravin Dangol, 17
14 teenz | September 2011
based on Philip k. Dick’s novel ‘’Do
androids Dream of electric sheep?’’,
Blade Runner
(1982) is a blend of
science fiction and
detective fiction,
known mostly for
its superb special
effects; even people
without a taste for
gadgetry cannot
fail to appreciate
it. it has gained
a significant cult
following in spite
of being a box
office bust upon its initial exhibition.
Directed by Ridley scott, and starring
harrison ford, this film is must watch
for science-fiction devotees.
“It is one of the greatest science
fiction movies out there. It has
received mixed reviews, but it has
stood the test of time. Scott is a
genius. “- Santosh Gauchan, 18
EntertainmentbaNd ProFILe
electronic music
project 8771 is an
andu consisting of
duo from Kathm
thm guitar) and
Anurag baral (rhys guitar/ software
pranav Karki (baser and cymbals)
siz
controlled synthe
Project 8771
by baRtika Rai
W
hen you simply look at the Project boys, you
will not catch the air of their talents. They are
the exact opposite of haughty adolescents and
if you see them even once with their lips bent
downward, it will be a shock. As I talk to them, I find out
that the name for their band comes from the roll number of
the two of them while at school - 087 and 071 - and the idea
of the band being a project. They tell me that the initial push
came from friends and since they had taken a year gap after
their high school and were always hanging out wasting time,
they started creating music. I found out that they did not start
as serious musicians or with the desire to be famous. They
tell me that they are going abroad to study and this makes
me think that the project will break up. They say no and
that the courses they are going to study while abroad makes
me believe them. They have divided their courses with one
studying composition and the other studying production.
They plan to remain in touch through technology and
continue making music. On Farkera Aaune, they are unsure.
With questions, I find out that both of them were untrained
when they first began. At this point, I remember their music
and this makes me smile: it is only very obvious.
Genre: Instrumental/ Experimental
Rock
Label: Independent release
P
roject 8771 is an electronic
music duo from Kathmandu,
Nepal consisting of Anurag
Baral (Rhythm guitar) and
Pranav Karki (Bass guitar/ software
controlled synthesizer and cymbals).
They are in the process of releasing
an eight-track album (name yet to
be finalized). They have posted six
songs in reverbation already and are
getting noticed thereof. Two of their
best original compositions are Aaija
Nidari which has a nostalgic feel and
reminds me of ‘Explosions In the Sky’
and the other is Shuturmurg which
has lots of variations and gets you in
a trance-y mood. All of their originals
are an ode to a genre that has its roots
in the 1960s UK and US musical scene.
They have been formed for only five
months. However, let me proceed with
a warning here; Project 8771 is a band
to watch out for.
Their song creation process is
generally followed by one of them
creating a riff and the other one filling
in. On why they have only created
narrative styled instrumentals, they
respond with the loss of vocalists
and quickly add, “We have been
together since grade 4 so we are very
comfortable with showering each
other with instant criticisms. If we find
somebody who has an exceptional
base with vocals and is comfortable
with criticism, we are open to taking
in vocals in the future.” They use
GarageBand and Logic Pro for fillers
All of their
originals are an
ode to A genre that
has its roots in the
1960’s UK and US
musical scene
while mixing and arranging and they
give titles to their songs focusing on
nothing but the fun aspect. Some of the
titles for their songs are Besari Chilayo,
Bhakundo Bhoot and Shuturmurgh.
Commercialization of their music
is a ‘complete no’ for the Project boys.
Reason one: if they go commercial, they
will be controlled by their fans. Reason
two: music should be free. So, where
will they get the money from? They
recommend side projects for an answer
and all of us nod. On what they have
to say about the Nepali underground
music being monopolized by metal, they
agree. “More than metal being bad, it
is the population of people today who
listen to metal just for the heck of it. The
audience is musically uneducated and
metal is supported to follow the crowd
and look cool. This distorts the entire
picture.” Pranav remarks. “We cannot
blame the genre. It is also because the
underground scene has just begun to
establish itself here. In the beginning,
such things are bound to happen.
Gradually, the audience is expected to
educate themselves and only then will
September 2011 | Teenz 17 the situation become better; it is the
same story everywhere,” Anurag adds.
An independent release is the
next idea we discuss; which they see
as being very helpful as established
studios are way too expensive today
to take risks on their own. “An
indie release is advantageous for
you because you get the comfort of
recording at home; any time you want
to and of course not to forget the
cost!” they laugh. Their influences run
long and include Buckethead, Aghora,
Guthrie Govan, Ayurveda, The Who,
Explosions in the Sky, Led Zeppelin,
Tool, COB and Porcupine Tree. From
the local scene, they like Jindabaad,
Monkey Temple, E.quals, Mukti and
the Revival and Suvaprabhat.
I realize as I leave that this is one
band who are indifferent about being
marketed. Making music is all they
are focused on. If they don’t have
fans, they don’t care. If they do, all
the better! They don’t expect to go
commercial and that is in the Project’s
wish list. As I think about the entire
Q & A while listening to their music,
I think about the breakups of young
Nepali bands. I pray that Project 8771
does not break up. For here in Nepal,
it is not talent that we lack, but our
preset conventions that get in the way.
Be the generation to change- for good!
Support Nepali music. Like them at
www.facebook.com/project8771 and
enjoy their free music.
Entertainment
book marked
Trials, Tribulations
and Teen-Help Books
Cliched though it might be, when someone tells you that ‘life is full of ups and downs’ the first thing you realize is that you
can acknowledge the fact, no matter how long you’ve lived. That said, we can safely agree that teenagers don’t always have
it easy and sometimes, a few words of wisdom in the form of a motivational book can be just what you need. Naturally, when
I asked a few leading bookstores in Kathmandu about some of their best-selling books geared towards young adults, the list
was long. Here are seven of the most popular and interesting ones waiting for you on local bookshelves.
By Ananya Shrestha
Chicken Soup for the
Teenage Soul
By: Jack Canfield
Available at: Ekta Books
When you’re physically
ill, you drink chicken
soup for healing; when
you’re a teenager at
your wit’s end, you read
the Chicken Soup book.
With the promise of
“101 stories of life, love
and learning”, ‘Chicken
Soup for the Teenage
Soul’ brings along
not only motivational
real-life tales written by ordinary people and
celebrities alike, but jokes, cartoons, poems,
famous sayings and inspirational quotes all
aimed at letting you see that good things
will happen to you in time and all you need
to do is wait. These little tidbits help lift your
spirits, accompany your loneliness and give
you those two things you need the mostunderstanding and a ray of hope. If you
haven’t read it yet, you should!
You Can Win
By: Shiv Khera
Available at: Ekta Books, EBH
Sometimes, on the
path towards success,
all you need is a
little nudge, a push
in the right direction.
Management guru Shiv
Khera uses simple
language and everyday
sense and a bit of his
own experience to
provide unique insight
and guidelines towards
developing a better attitude essential
for succeeding in life. Amongst most of
the thousands of philosophical books
written, ‘You Can Win’ is actually one of
the few hundred that may actually make
a difference. With readers everywhere
claiming that they refer to its pages
whenever they need assistance, this book
is a must-read and one that really proves
that ‘winners don’t do different things, they
just do things differently’.
Seven Habits of Highly
Effective Teens
By: Sean Covey
Available at: Ekta
Books, EBH
Following the footsteps
of his father, the
author of the famed
book - ‘The 7 Habits
of highly Effective
People’, Sean Covey
has added one more
feather to the Covey
family’s writing hat with his ‘The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective Teens’; a book he describes
as “written especially for teens and always
interesting”. He teaches adolescents how to
communicate effectively, improve their selfimage, define and achieve their goals and
get along with their parents; tells them how
to treat others and themselves and explains
why simply being a teenager doesn’t give
anyone a free and legitimate ride into
wild and rebellious land. Non-boring, not
preachy-this book will be one of the wisest
additions to your bookshelf and the best
indulgence for your soul.
How to Win Friends and
Influence People
By: Dale Carnegie
Available at: Ekta Books, EBH
What teenager, what person wouldn’t want
a magic manual? A one that will, without
hassle, show them failsafe ways in which
attention can be gained and all people won
over? When Carnegie published ‘How to
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Win Friends and Influence
People’ in 1937, he might
as well have brought to life
such human fantasies and
day-dreams. This book was
revised a few years later and
organized into four sections,
each focusing on a particular
area- how to handle people,
how to make people like you,
how to make people think
the way you do and how to change people
without offending or causing resentment.
With practical and perceptive suggestions, it
is still as relevant in today’s world as it was
back then and will definitely be useful to
anyone now and later.
The Power
By: Rhonda Byrne
Available at: EBH, Mandala
Book Point
In 2006, Australian
television producer Rhonda
Byrne took the world by
storm with her bestselling
self-help book called ‘The
Secret’. In its sequel ‘The
Power’, she helps readers
unleash the power of
feelings and love so that
you can achieve what
you wish for. According to the book, the
universe operates laws of attraction that you
can learn to work and Byrne emphasizes
a great deal on words, images, positive
thinking and proper visualization of one’s goal.
Apparently, the water in your surroundings
is also an influential factor and so is wishful
thinking. Some of such unusual ideas have
caused cynical readers to criticize this book
as an elitist claptrap. Nevertheless, it still is an
interesting read and manages to be amongst
the topmost of motivational books sold.
For more books, contact
Ekta Books, Thapathali, 4245787
Educational Book House (EBH), Jamal, 4244863
Mandala Book Point, Jamal, 4227711
Entertainment
eVeNT
growing up an artist
your Degree in freshness!
amarJyoti foundation, a social organization
established in the memory of Late amar sJb Rana,
organized an u-12 art competition on the 30th of
July, 2011 at battisputali, kathmandu. twenty six
children, under the age of twelve, competed against
each other on the skill of art. each participant
was given half an hour to come up with their best
painting.
shanti tamang, was declared the winner receiving
a cash prize of Rs. 8000. following her at second
place was mahanta Rai receiving a cash prize
of Rs. 5000 and sophia adhikari, the third prize
winner walked away with a cash prize of Rs 3000.
Judged by two teachers from srijana college of
fine art, mr. krishna manandhar and mr. sharada
man shrestha; the students were judged on their
concept and applied techniques.
three students were awared consolation prizes
while the others received a certification of
participation.
On the
warm sunny
evening of
the 30th of
July, Hotel
shahanshah
was home
to the party
hoppers from
colleges all
around the
valley. formal
invitations had
been handed
to the winners
of the ground
activation and
Freshology
contest in
print and
radio media. the graduation Party, complete with
professors, was held pool-side, where people with
swimming gear opted for a nice dip.
the party turned wild with the arrival of DJ Jaya,
with people burning up the dance floor. the
best group dance was won by the students of
kathmandu engineering college. a couple of other
gift hampers were handed over for best dress and
best male/female picture. the sprite “university of
freshology” graduation Party was held amongst
fresh thinkers, fresh dance moves and fresh ideas.
the participants were also handed degrees on
freshology.
nurturing young talents, asc
aVm science club (asc), has always been
assisting the talented and the skilled students- the
members who work together to create, invent and
develop ideas and projects. this time too ‘the
inter school science Quiz” was conducted in fond
memory of the Late founder Principal of adarsh
Vidya mandir (aVm), satya narayan bahadur
shrestha, by the club with a joint effort with a
few of the ex-students. the event began on the
8th of august, 2011 with 14 participating schools
from different parts of the valley. the event finally
reached its finale, on august 15, 2011. gems,
LRi, Pathshala nepal and ePs were the final four
schools who competed for the title trophy. the
competition was really tough and the competitors
gave each other a hard time as each was as good
as the other. finally beating everybody, students
from gems were able to engrave their name on the
trophy to achieve glory for their school. with high
end competition and fierce participation, the event
was a grand success. (ichhaya acharya, grade: 10)
aVm h.s. school)
Tech Realm
GAME REVIEW
Angry Birds =
Angry you
I woke up this morning to the sounds of the annoying crow
going “caw- caw- caw” and I swear to god I wanted to throw
my alarm clock at him making his head pop!
By Nivida Lamichhane
H
ello world, I am an Angry
Birds addict. You want
to know what that is?
Well, it’s a puzzle video
game where there are wingless birds
and green pigs. The green pigs are
apparently the villains who have
stolen the birds’ eggs and they are not
only angry but very angry and ready
to wage battle. With the help of a
slingshot the birds are tossed against
the pigs’ home aiming at the green
pigs and try to tear it down. There
are different types of birds, each with
different specialties which the player
has to use carefully and get the timing,
physics and flight patterns right.
I started playing it when my
boyfriend had an iPhone and guilty as
I am telling you this, I called for a date
everyday and ended up playing Angry
Birds while he happily chomped down
the momos we ordered. I even tried
to trade his mobile with my lame 0th
Century Nokia set but all in vain. So,
I started getting addicted to the game,
I just couldn’t stop playing! He was
an addict too until he cleared all the
levels so he understood. Thank god!
And the worst part was, since I didn’t
have the access to the game all the
time, every time I met someone with
an iPhone or an iPod Touch, I literally
snatched it from their hands and
started playing the game.
I might sound like an idiot but
seriously, when we can’t cross the
level, the mean Green Pigs made
an annoying sound which is like,
“Khroowwww Ah ha”. I don’t know
what that means in the game but it
makes me so mad that keep myself
preoccupied until the level is finished
and I win the battle. But again, every
stage is so addictive that you can’t
actually get off the hook. My mother
hates the sound of the game and asks
me to have it on mute. But I absolutely
love it and I think it gets me “in the
moment” while killing the pigs.
Maybe people who invented Angry
Birds heard prayers of those people who
don’t have an apple product and started
the game on the search engine, Google
Chrome as an application. As soon as I
heard that, I ran home and installed it
in my laptop. I have been playing day
and night since then. The frustrating
yet tempting game has had a grip in my
life. Even my father asked me to install
the game in his laptop so you can just
imagine how awesome it is! So far, out
of the 135 levels, I crossed 96 and I am
hoping to get over the whole thing in the
few following days!
Wish me luck folks! Until then, why
don’t you try playing Angry Birds?
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b
c
d
4. Which are the only two characters to appear
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Gordon Freeman
Tom Newell
a
b
c
Master Chief
Terence
d
Sub Zero and Scorpian
Scorpian and Kano
Sub-Zero and Liu Kang
2
Who designed the famous realtime stratedy game “Warcraft III”?
5
6
Which of this place isn’t featured in the
campaign of Call of Duty: Black Ops?
a
b
c
d
Cuba
Berlin
USSR
Kowloon
Age of Empire is published by which
company?
a
b
c
d
Sony
Microsoft Game Studios
Ubisoft
3
4
Rayden and Liu Kang
a
b
c
d
Microsoft
Blizzard
Westwood
Ubisoft
Who is the lead designer of the game
“The Sims” developed by Maxis?
a
b
c
d
Will Wright
Sid Meier
Rob Gilbert
Mark Twain
Electronic Art (EA) Games
Unreal Tournament 2003
was published by which two
companies?
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b
c
d
Atari and Infogrames
Atari and Ubisoft
Infogrames and Ubisoft
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GIrL’S WArDrObe
mINakSHI raNa studies in mis (modern indian school).
this trendy teen loves her wardrobe, and we can see that
she’s put together quite a collection of outfits. a trendsetter in
her own right, minakshi’s got what it takes to catch every eye,
and we mean in a good way.
by: shRisti uPRety
1. sling bag
something that every girl needs - a sling bag is
the perfect accessory to set off your outfit. Just
the right size for a few necessary items, sling it on,
and you’re ready to go.
2. wedges
wedges are comfortable to wear, and stylish to
look at. Plus they have the additional advantage of
making you taller!
3. high waist shorts
summer’s here, and so are shorts. high-waist
shorts have made a reentry into fashion, so
pair your shorts up with a pretty tee, and start
flaunting!
4. silk blouse
a change from cotton and plaid …silk! you can’t
go wrong in this peach-colored blouse, whether
you are dressing for the casual or the formal look.
5. hues
forget pastels, and try out eye-catching, electric
hues.
1
5
4
2
3
Venue Courtesy: emporios, teku
GUY’S WArDrObe
5
3
4
2
Venue Courtesy: emporios, teku
17year old Parakram SJb raNa is in his 12th year at mayo college,
Rajasthan, india. currently in the 12th standard, his interests include film
making – he is currently directing a film at mayo college. a die hard Priyanka
chopra fan, Parakram usually wears clothes from ‘true religion’, ‘forever 21
men’, ‘Zara man’, ‘Dkny’, ‘ck’, ‘fcuk’ and ‘ed hardy’.
1. watch
4. collared shirt
you can judge a man from his watch. say
goodbye to floral colors and mickey-mouse
watches, (for no one can pull it off the way
Langdon can) it’s time to grow into adulthood,
and all that it implies.
a plain white collared shirt is what every guy
needs to have in his wardrobe. nor is this only to
be worn on formal occasions with a tie; you can
fold up the sleeves, and unbutton a few buttons,
and voila, you’re set for the cool look too.
2. sneakers
5. tee
sneakers are a must for every guy. more than
just simple footwear – they can change your
entire outfit. Parakram’s collection of shoes is
geared for comfort, durability, and style.
experiment with pastel colors this summer.
this tee looks good in jeans and casual shorts.
Parakram also goes with tees with comic prints,
and colourful hues. Don’t stress…keep it simple!
3. shades
“i can’t do without wayfarers!” Parakram says.
sunglasses are definitely what you need to spice
it up.
not only are they the perfect accessory, they
have the added advantage of protecting your
eyes from the sun’s glare.
1
Trends
fRom the stReet
flair
in and around kathmandu
This time around, we bring you
a few of Kathmandu’s stylish and
presentable people who happened
to be at Kumari Cinema Hall at the
perfect time in perfect ensembles.
by nikita tRiPathi
maNITa GUrUNG, 18
The blue Shirt
ple, loose
manita, here, opts for a sim
and comfortable shirt dress and skinny
jeans. the black bag and the san
dal
go alongside the white and silver
accessories she is wearing.
SHreNI raJbHaNdarI, 18
big Glares!
the light orange top with the
outer, emits a formal look. her
denim shorts, on the other
hand, are very casual. the
gladiator flats and the colorful
“thamel”-bag keep the outfit
together. her shades and her
smile are attributes that add
to her already-stylish self.
however, it’s her hair that helps
her pull off the look.
aLka SHreSTHa, 18
bling-bling
h a “Rock & Roll”
alka lets her hair down wit
t-shirt paired with jeans and converse. the
outfit is as comfortable as it looks.
SHreYa YadaV, 16
animal Prints
s her flaunt those
the printed dress that let
toned legs is an absolute eye-catcher.
white is prominent-the dress, the bag and
even the straps of her wedges.
rITeSH marWadI, 21
red Tie
Red somewhere
amidst the usual
black-n-white
combination obviously
grabs attention like
here, for instance.
his shoes perfectly
complement the
formal attire that
he is in. so long,
leather shoes! and
the posture certainly
helps.
PrIYaNka TIWarI, 16
“Pink is the
love you
discover”
Pink and black have never
been repulsive and there is
no reason why they should
be now. the dress, the
shoes and the outer make
for a great party outfit.
September 2011 | teenz 31
Trends
go glam!
White studded top, Rs.1,390
Designs For Less, City Center
High waisted shorts, Rs.1,900
Fuel,Durbarmarg
Try out shorts
with full sleeved
shirts, for the just
right weather –
neither too hot,
nor too cold.
The sequins are
an eye-catcher,
and the hairdo
just simplifies
things to the right
degree!
Going
causal
this fall!
There are plenty of occasions
when you throw on the first thing
in your wardrobe before setting
out. “I’m going casual”, you say.
Well, there’s no reason why you
can’t look casual and fabulous
both at once. Check out these gogetter outfits!
by Shristi Uprety
Lime green top, Rs.990
Flower printed skirt, Rs.1,590
Glam Rush, Times Square,
Durbarmarg, 9851100539
Floral high waist
skirts are in this
season! Always
ready to tackle
the hottest new
trends, these
funky skirts
can be paired
with tanks and
accessories- a
perfect outfit for a
day out with your
girls.
Try tees with
prints, they’re
always a
conversationstarter. And
don’t forget your
shades!
Pastel cotton shirt, Rs.1,990
White printed tee, Rs.1,090
Khaki pants, Rs. 1,990
Garage, Times Square,
1st Floor, Shop no. 12,
9851069075
Black printed tee, Rs.1,090
Checkered cotton shorts, Rs.1,590
Garage, Times Square, 1st Floor
Shop no. 12, 9851069075
If you’ve got
the body for it,
muscle it up with
tight fitting tees.
Guaranteed to
make you a hit
with the ladies.
White dress, Rs.2,490
Denim shirt, Rs.1,690
Glam Rush, Times Square,
Durbarmarg, 9851100539
White cotton shirt, Rs.2,190
White t-shirt, Rs.1,090
jeans, Rs.3,290
Garage, Times Square, 1st floor
Shop no. 12, 9851069075
Go for the casual
look with a
slicked back high
pony. Blue jeans
and whites never
fail to make an
impression.
Model: Neelaw Shrestha, Zenith Karki
Hair and Make-up: Lokesh Thapa
Denim rompers, Rs.3,999
S&M Fashion Collection, Times
Square, 1st floor Durbarmarg,
984199318
Orange tee, Rs.1,390
Striped shorts, Rs.1,598
Garage, Times Square, 1st floor
Shop no. 12, 9851069075
Toughen
up the cute
denim rompers
with some
accessories and
you’re ready to
make everyone
stop and stare!
Guys, brightcolored tees and
cotton shorts:
the perfect look
for a day out with
your pals!
30
days of a
facebook
I
am a facebook-a-holic and
since I am not involved
in many things at the
moment, I spend all of my
day facebooking! I know it’s
not healthy but come on, we
all know how fun it is to stalk
people and find out everything
about them from facebook!
Like me, many other people
are facebook-a-holics and they
post/update statuses telling the
whole world what they had for
breakfast, where they are, what
they are doing, what they are
planning to do and many other
things.
So, just like any other day, I
got up and opened my laptop
and connected the modem and
laid back on my bed (I do this
literally, everyday!) Google
chrome wasn’t working so
I used another browser and
typed facebook on it. The page
lead to the search results from
Google and there I saw, “30 Day
Facebook Challenge”. With the
lazy bum lying on my bed, I
was up for any challenge that
seemed right at that moment.
And I did. I went through all
the criteria and started with the
challenge.
It was basically posting a
new picture every day. Not as
per as our wish but what the
challenge asked us to do. It all
started with Day-1 where you
had to post a picture of yourself
with fifteen facts then Day- 2
addict
Day 01A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 A picture of you and the person
you have been closest with the
longest
Day 03A picture of the cast from your
favorite show
Day 04 A picture of your night
Day 05A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06A picture of a person you’d love to
trade places with for a day
Day 07A picture of your most treasured
item
Day 08A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09A picture of the person who has
gotten you through the most
Day 10A picture of the person you do the
most ****** up things with
Day 11A picture of something you hate
Day 12A picture of something you love
Day 13 A picture of your favorite band or
artist
Day 14A picture of someone you could
never imagine your life without
Day 15A picture of something you want
to do before you die
Day 16A picture of someone who inspires
you
Day 17A picture of something that has
made a huge impact on your life
recently
Day 18A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 A picture and a letter
Day 20A picture of somewhere you’d love
to travel
Day 21A picture of something you wish
you could forget
you were better at
Day 23A picture of your favorite book
you could change
Day 25A picture of your day
Day 26A picture of something that means
a lot to you
Day 27 A picture of yourself and a family
member
Day 28A picture of something you’re
afraid of
Day 29A picture that can always make
you smile
Day 30A picture of someone you miss
Day 31A picture of yourself
when you post a picture of
you and the person you have
been closest with the longest.
Likewise, this was an easy way
of knowing a person inside
out. You know, what they
do, what they like and stuff.
Today is my 13th Day. I am
supposed to post a picture of
my favorite artist/ band. Now
I am confused because I want
to include all the bands I know
because I have loved them at
certain time at least once.
This 30 day facebook
challenge is a fun thing to do
if you’re lazy and you have
nothing better to do.But trust
me, after a few days you get
bored and tired. Like me. I
am too lazy to post anything
today or was yesterday or 3
days before. The excitement
was there only for a few days.
All of my friends found it
interesting and told me that
they follow it every day and
wait for my photo of the day.
Again, it was a difficult thing
to do. Looking for pictures,
writing captions and posting it
every day.
I started this challenge with
a best friend and we were
discussing about how bred we
are already. Are we lazy and
relentless? Or is the challenge
tiring? Well why don’t you try
it and tell me about it? Here
are the rules and things to do.
All the best!
Jersey No.: 8
Nirajan Khadka (MID), 23
manang marshyangdi Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: Spain
and Barcelona
Favorite Players: Xavi hernández, Andrés iniesta,
Sagar thapa, Sandip rai, Jagjit Shrestha
Jersey No.: 14
Yogesh Gurung (MID), 21
three Star Club
m Nepal: Brazil
Favorite Team Apart Fro
and Arsenal
sri, Pravesh
Favorite Players: Samir Na
Katuwal
will come when
i am very hopeful that a day
Cup.
Nepal will be in the World
Jersey No.: 16
Kiran Chemjong (GK), 22
three Star Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: england
and Chelsea
Favorite Players: Petr Čech, Upendra Man Singh
During our match against DPr Korea in the AFC
Challenge Cup, we lost just 1-0. i felt very proud
of myself to have conceded a single goal against
such a strong opponent.
I get into the field hoping for a win. I always give
my 100 per cent.
Jersey No.: 17
Jersey No.: 9
Bhola Silwal (MID), 25
Nepal Police Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: Brazil
and Barcelona
Favorite Players: lionel messi, hari Khadka
Anil Ojha (MID), 23
three Star Club
and Chelsea
Favorite Players: Frank lampard, Bijay
gurung, Bhisan gauchan
i play my hearts out every moment of the
match. i do what the coach and the team
want from me. i play with ‘we should win’
attitude.
Jersey No.: 3
Biraj Maharjan (DEF), 21
3
three Star Club, Jersey No.:
pal: england
Ne
m
Fro
Favorite Team Apart
and manchester United
a, roberto
Favorite Players: Patrice evr
upane
Ne
vin
Na
Carlos, Sagar thapa,
match series
The entire World Cup Qualifier
this year was magical.
the match against east timor in the World Cup
Qualifiers is one of the most cherished matches
of my life. We won by such a great margin.
In Nepal, football is not just a sport; it’s a way of life. Perhaps the one common
thing that flows in the veins of every Nepali is football. It was a special high that we
experienced when Nepalis united to celebrate the historic victory over East Timor in
the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers and we found no better time than this issue of Teenz to
feature our national heroes in our Halfway spread. Let’s spread the joy football is, and
support our young guns who bravely battled for the qualifications for 2014 World Cup.
We have excellent players and managers. We
have to continue the good work and get the
support.
Jersey No.: 21
Bharat Khawas (FOR), 21
Nepal Police Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: holland
and Chelsea
Favorite Players: Didier Drogba, Wayne rooney,
hari Khadka
i always give my best on the ground. every time
there is a match, I go there to fight for a win.
Jersey No.: 4
Deepak Bhusal (DEF), 22
manang marshyangdi Club
and real madrid
Favorite Players: Sergio ramos, Dani Alves,
marcelo Vieira, Cristiano ronaldo, Sagar thapa
sibling
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Athi
BY NiKitA triP
Photo by eCS meDiA
the most a player can do is try hard and hope for
the best and i do the same.
Jersey No.: 19
Sagar Thapa (C) (DEF), 27
himalayan Sherpa Club
and Chelsea
Favorite Players: lionel messi, Sergio ramos,
Jagjit Shrestha, rohit Chand
We are not a weak team. We have good balance
of junior and senior players in the team. if we hit
the right notes, we can be successful.
Just Kick It
teXt: gAUrAV thAPA
Jersey No.: 18
Ganesh Lawati (FOR), 28
Armed Police Force
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: Spain
and Barcelona
Favorite Players: lionel messi, rohit Chand
Jersey No.: 20
Ritesh Thapa (GK), 28
Nepal Police Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: england and
manchester United
Favorite Players: gianluigi Buffon, Cristiano
ronaldo, lionel messi, hari Khadka, Upendra man
Singh, Jumanu rai, Nirajan Khadka, Parwat Pandey
MODELS
Zenith Karki
Nidhi Thapa
We have to upgrade our performance to play the
highest level of football.
Jersey No.: 2
Rabin Shrestha (DEF), 21
Nepal Police Club
pal: Brazil
Favorite Team Apart From Ne
and Arsenal
marcelo
Favorite Players: Dani Alves,
Shakya
Vieira, rakesh Shrestha, raju
the World
We did our best to be a part of
Cup.
Jersey No.: 5
Bikash Singh Chhettri (DEF), 22
three Star Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: Brazil
and Barcelona
Favorite Players: lionel messi, Sagar thapa,
raju Kaji Shakya
Jersey No.: 7
Jagjit Shrestha (MID), 19
himalayan Sherpa Club
Favorite Team Apart From Nepal: italy
and liverpool
Favorite Players: Steven gerrard, Francesco
totti, Sagar thapa, rohit Chand
in the 2011 AFC Challenge Cup, we made
history by going to the second round. the
feeling is simply magical.
World Cup is a big thing. to be realistic,
we just have to concentrate on our next
opponents.
YOUR TIME IS NOW
From left to right: Kiran Chemjong, Deepak Bhusal, Bikash Singh Chettri, Bhola Silwal, Sagar Thapa, Jagjit Shrestha, Ganesh Lawati, Biraj Maharjan, Rabin Shrestha, Nirajan Khadka, Anil Ojha, Yogesh Gurung, Bharat Khawas, and Ritesh Thapa.
Chaya Gupta can quote whoever she
wants but people with siblings know
better. Soul sister, my foot!
Sibling rivalry exists in every
family and threatens to disrupt
domestic bliss. A sister, who secretly
hates her brother for never letting
her borrow his guitar, is equally
despised by the brother for sneaking
into his hard drive and threatening
his privacy.
conversations, she gets carried
see all the cigarette-butts in
away and starts blabbering about
flower-pots.
her class-mates. I shout “I wish
I had an elder brother instead
Renasha Ghimire, 19 has
of a monster for a sister” and
a brother who is currently
spontaneous as ever, she crawls
studying in the U.S. She recalls
up behind me and whispers “If
how they used to fight for
you have ever seen yourself in the
computer and confesses to
mirror, you would not call me a
things turning ugly after few
monster”. Not that soul-sisterly, is
arguments. “He would scold me
it? It gives me immense pleasure
if I talked rudely with my mother”,
to know that all the sisters and
says she with a genuine pout.
brothers suffer the way I do.
I am not a victim, I am a
Sibling rivalry and
survivor!
domestic conflicts
Home is a happier place
when your siblings are not
bring out the best
there. Some of my friends
would even miss hang-outs
in people (in terms
only because they wanted
of sarcasm and
to get the “only childlonely child” experience,
spontaneity).
which by the way is very
It has been observed that
sweet!
children as young as 3 year-olds
The worst of all the issues
Sibling rivalry and domestic
begin to evaluate themselves
concerning sibling rivalry is the
conflicts bring out the best in
in terms of their siblings. Born
fight for favorite channels and T.V.
people (in terms of sarcasm and
sensitive, eh? Siblings of age group programs. One just can’t miss the
spontaneity). Rubina Chitrakar,
10-15 are more prone to rivalrous
“classic” (pun, get it?) Twilightwho is usually soft-spoken
relationship with their siblings than cum-Vampire Diaries based serial
transforms (figuratively, wokay?)
any other age-group. Competitive
with unwanted slangs and tragic
into somebody wicked the
feelings among siblings are very
minute I ask of her sister.
natural; they fight about
It has been observed “She is a young lady with
anything and everything at
no lady-like features”, she
that children as young
home, from having to share
said and I had only begun
space to amount of pocket
dislike her for being
as 3 year-olds begin to to
money and remote-‘control’.
so rude when she added
Small argument turns into
“and she thinks I
evaluate themselves in
physical or verbal assault
don’t understand her
terms of their siblings. sentiments, weird girl!”
and thus begins a lifetime of
sibling rivalry.
Told ya.
Born sensitive, eh?
Siblings are always fighting
Samantha, the teen-heroine
for attention. When they mature,
of Meg Cabot’s All American Girl
abuse of English language because
they find important reasons to
despises her elder sister because of
it is all her friends at school talk
compete for, like success and
all the hand-me-downs she has to
about. Her brother is dying to
good family life. Sibling rivalry
wear, her popularity in school and
watch live EPL. When their choices
that started off as a quarrel for
also because she is in love with her
clash and refuse to blend, the
the same toy might even end up
sister’s boyfriend. In real life, the
brother goes on to apply another
as a fight for inheritance. But this
story isn’t any different. I wonder
adversity, sibling abuse. Poor sister
is as lethal as it can get.
how twins, triplets and quadruplets
might not say anything and just go
For all the times siblings have
put up with everything.
back to her abode of school-work,
quarreled, scratched each other’s
My younger sister fires back
but inside, she is furious and will do
faces, pulled each other’s hair;
“tero tauko!” the second I tell her to anything to make her brother pay,
they’ll have something to look back
keep her voice low; during normal
even if it means letting the parents
at and laugh their heads off.
My younger sister
fires back “tero
tauko!” the second I
tell her to keep her
voice low
September 2011 | Teenz 47 Bubble away in the
beverage world
The beverage world seems to have something new in store for all
Kathmanduites. A perfect drink for summer – bubble tea might taste quite
strange and new but it is lipsmacking nonetheless. It balances your taste
profile and health benefits at the same time. What more do you need?
By Snigdha Bhatta
W
hen Nawang Sherpa
tasted the green apple
bubble tea in Toronto
11 years ago, he knew
then and there that one day he would
love to introduce this flavorsome
beverage to Nepal. Solely based on
Nawang’s idea to introduce bubble
tea to our country, he proudly says
“I wanted Nepalis to experience
something new, something exotic,
something beyond the quite
persistence of the regular beverages”.
And true indeed! Available in 21
flavors, Bubble Tea seems to be
making huge money even though
its only been two weeks since it has
been available. And its popularity
has already soared to the extent limit.
Around 150 drinks get sold per day.
Nawang says, “I waited for two weeks
to officially launch the drink because
I wanted the workers to get familiar
with the drink, the procedures, the
ideas and mainly; the way to deal
with customers.” Although it is very
easy to make a bubble tea (takes
approximately 20-30 seconds), he says
he wanted to ensure efficient working.
The official launch took place
on the 14th of July, Thursday at
Civil Mall, 7th floor. The launch
started from 8 AM in the morning.
Crowded by Nawang’s relatives,
mutual friends, reporters, teenagers
– the place felt like it was dipped in
perfume. The smell and the ambience
– it already looked like a grand, huge
success. Nawang preferred things to
be low profile and didn’t want much
hassle and humdrum of the typical
“official launch” ceremony.
When asked why he chose Civil
Mall as his venue for the launch of
bubble tea, he happily exclaimed
“This is one of the finest malls of
Nepal and it’s got a wonderful
food court downstairs. Plus, I think
this is a hotspot for everyone,
irrespective of their age-group. I
couldn’t think of any better place
than this”.
Bubble Tea is indeed quite an
appetizing beverage. Everyone
ought to go taste this exotic
flavored drink. It’s got the same
benefits as green tea. In fact,
even more. It contains 60-70% less
sugar and the tapioca starch (root
vegetable from South America)
has many benefits in comparison
to other regular beverages that
we’ve been drinking since the time
immemorial. So guys, be sure not
to miss this “one of a kind” drink.
Hurry!
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passed on to Shrema.
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coming-of-age, and en
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of being grownup, say
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reacted too”, she re
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immediately
pierre Cardin, which
nds right in with
explains how it ble
closet.
the contents of her
remembers the
15-year old Shrena
the blazer last year
day she was given
y - “after a long,
with surprising clarit
e perfect one, right
tiring search for th
impossible to get
when it was next to
d all but given
a decent one”. She ha
entered her room
up, when her mom
ive jacket, and
with the gorgeous ol
ht, and not just
it was love at first sig
discovered at the
because it had been
right time.
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sun forgets to shine.
from the sea
t
ar
unique and sets it ap
everyone in the
of black ones seen on
hile the blazer is
winter,” she says. W
to her wardrobe,
a valuable addition
ason why Shrena
it is not the only re
ng that this
treasures it. “Knowi
makes it even
belonged to my mum
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more special”, she sa
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an
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me of our similarities
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memento of her yo
using cardboard, paint, aluminum
foils, glitter, and a bit of creativity,
r bedroom
sujana personalized he
walls with photo frames.
her hula hoop is a good way
to pass time when there is
nothing else to do!
a clay piggy bank she
bought in bhaktapur.
mY rOOm
the guitar she has
been playing since
the sixth-grade.
This month, Teenz takes a
peek at the fresh, fun retreat
of Sujana Singh, an eighthgrader in Shuvatara School. A
girl with many varied interests,
Sujana’s room is a microcosm
of everything she loves to do.
“I keep decorating and redecorating my room,” she says,
“My room grows up with me!”
by sabRina singh
Decorative dragon
flies she bought in
Vietnam.
she manages her collection of
books in an alphabetically-divided
bookcase, a mini-library of her own.
her favorites include the harry
Potter and Princess Diaries series.
a birthday gift she has
kept since sixth grade.
cheerleading pom-poms
she made with blue and
black plastic bands.
medals she won at
school sports days.
the door is busy
with favorite
photos and
decorative pieces.
Get Inspired
From the Tube – Nattu Shah
Where did you grow up and go to
school?
I grew up in Kathmandu and
finished schooling at Malpi
International School.
When did you first start
YouTube-ing?
I started around the end of 2008 after
going to the UK.
What did you think you were
going to do with YouTube at
the time?
Well to be honest I didn’t even
know what it was at first. It was
my relative who introduced it to
me in order to claim the song “Ma
dherai maya garchu” aka “Nattu’s
song” since that song had been
going viral for a few years and no
one really knew the singer. My
intention at first was just to show
the world who the singer of that
song was - me!
What inspired you to make
more videos?
Well, I started browsing YouTube and
I came across a lot of bloggers who
were so entertaining and actually
doing something with their talent.
I was free so I thought why not do
something productive rather than
waste my time watching television.
How many videos have you had
till date?
I think I have more than 50 videos so
far. I am still working to make more
soon.
Do you just do songs or have you
tried other things as well?
I do mostly songs, covers and my
own compositions but I also make
some comedy videos. I like acting
and also I think it gives the viewers
a different perspective of me. They
get to see my funny side.
What is the highest number of hits
you have gotten?
I think “Ma dherai maya garchu” has
gone up to more than 100,000 hits,
then “Pahilo Maya” and “Fireflies”
which have more than 60,000 hits.
Who is your favorite celeb on
YouTube? Why?
If I had to pick one out of my list
of uncountable favorites, I would
choose Wong-fu production. These
people have done everything, from
making short funny videos to even
professional music videos. They are
my biggest inspiration.
Do you plan on taking your songs
from YouTube to hardcover CDs?
Yes I have been planning that for
quite some time but I have always
been a live performer. I’ve become so
comfortable with that platform that
I find it difficult to sing in a boxed
room with a mic and headphones.
How did you react when “Nattu
Shah’s Ma dherai maya garchu”
went viral on YouTube?
I composed that song when I was
15. It started getting viral through
Bluetooth without me knowing
about it. I went to the UK when I
was 19 and that’s when I learned
how famous that song was. I
was shocked/happy/nervous. I
wasn’t too sure how people were
expecting the singer to be but
when I posted a video on YouTube,
I was happy to get positive
feedback. I’m glad to have all
these supporters without whom I
wouldn’t have been here.
Do you edit your own videos?
Yes I do. I am really interested in
editing videos. I basically like to be
hands-on with everything, which
can be a good or a bad thing.
Who works on the music?
I work on the music as well. See
like I told you, hands on everything.
Here, there, everywhere. Sometimes
I have to slap my own hand and say
“No Nattu, no” Haha!
Any last words:
I am getting closer to my dreams,
all thanks to my supporters. I hope
you keep the support coming in
and I will surely try and fulfill your
expectations in return.
Train of Thought
Model: Rosie Gurung
books courtesy: Pilgrims Bookstore, Kupondole
A
s a child, I wove stories.
I brought brilliant beasts
to life, I molded beautiful
young princesses and I
made up a world with astounding
creatures. I told stories, to my
friends, to my parents but mostly to
myself, of a world where everything
went according to my thoughts. My
mother read me stories every night,
about a tower-trapped girl with
long golden hair, about a beautiful
girl cursed into eternal slumber,
about houses made of chocolate and
evil witches with wicked smirks.
I grew up and read stories on my
own, taking the dull words out of
books and transforming them into
magical worlds. I started picking
out the mystical worlds out of my
imagination and placing in neat little
When I was a
child, the little
pond was a lake
where ferocious
pirates waged
war, the sky was
a brilliant blue
canvas where the
clouds formed
magical shapes
and the dull sad
city was full of
life and wonder.
Bhateni was nothing but a place
to shop, the restaurant beside it
was nothing but a place to eat
and the pond that had harbored
epic battles between the pirates
was nothing but a collection of
dirty muddy water.
Everything is duller now,
lacking luster, lacking magic.
Everything had been created for
a purpose and I don’t have the
time to see anything other than
the purpose. I’ve become less of
a storyteller now, everything I
write is more mechanic, more
style oriented, more descriptions
and more structured, no more
scribbling grammatically
incorrect adventures my
protagonist went on. “You’re
older now” people tell me, “you
forgotten
muse
By Prajesh Sjb Rana
alphabets. I wanted to become a
storyteller then, I wanted to create
entire worlds, entire planets because
in my dream world, anything was
possible.
When I was a child, the little
pond was a lake where ferocious
pirates waged war, the sky was
a brilliant blue canvas where the
clouds formed magical shapes
and the dull sad city was full of
life and wonder. I walked around
my old neighborhood a few days
back, the house that I grew up
had disappeared leaving only
little traces of foundation, the
small shop where I brought
bubblegum had been replaced
by a jewelry store, the big
football field where we played
as a child was replaced by a big
shopping complex. Everything
had changed, everything was
bigger now, everything easier and
the magic that I’d seen as a child
had disappeared, lost somewhere
in the fold of urbanization and
I’d somehow lost my gift of
imagination, I couldn’t see magic
in anything anymore. BhatSeptember 2011 | Teenz 63 must grow up, think about more
important things in life, like your
future, like money”. I think about
it a lot, what’s the use of stories
that aren’t even true? What’s the
use of stories of places that don’t
even exist? And of creatures that
our zoo’s don’t display?
I can never come up with a
good answer; I can never tell
people why I write what I write.
All I can say is it’s written more
for me than for other people, I
write more for myself because I
want to recover that magic that
I had as a child, I want to be able
to see wonder in everything, I
want to grab the dying rays of
the light I had even though the
source has already faded. I want
magic in my life, I want the pond
to be a lake and the stream to be
a river. I want to see that which
is lost.
Relationship quiz
Are you jealous of your sibling?
You are five feet at 16, turns out your twelve-year old sister is 5’1 already. Your mother always thought you were
the responsible one, and while your own life is in tangles, your brother has everything sorted out. Does this just
hurt or are you nursing a grudge against them? Find out if you are an evil, jealous sibling who wishes he/ she
were always home alone.
By Nikita Tripathi
Your mom made pancakes for breakfast and asked
you to divide them equally among you and your
siblings. Your first thought to it is
a
“Let’s get started with it, fair and rightful.”
On returning from a business trip, your dad brings
identical shirts for you and your sister. Both of you
happen to like the same shirt. In the end….
a
b
“I’ll have some, the rest they can
divide among themselves.”
b
c
“I’m the eldest; by default, I must get the
largest share.”
c
Your brother got all A’s in his exams. What
does this mean to you?
a
b
c
He is smart plus he worked very hard
this time. He deserves it.
Why should his score mean anything to me?
I don’t give a tiny rat’s ass!
He could have never done it without cheating.
Your brother is getting extra allowance for his
birthday. You…
tell your parents you want extra
allowance for your birthday too.
birthday or not, both of you MUST get
equal amount of money!
a
b
c
try to convince them that he is going to spend it
on alcohol and late-night hang-outs so that they
change their decision.
Your sister has misplaced the earrings she
borrowed from your mum. What do you do?
a
Help your sister find it.
b
Don’t interfere; let your sister deal with it.
c
Run to your mum and tell her about it.
Your younger sister seems to have problems
with other kids in her class. Do you…
a
b
c
tell her what it was like for you and how
you went about it?
let her be, it is a part of growing up?
say “I have my own problems to look
after” and leave her in misery?
you both agree to share the shirt and not
argue about it.
since you can’t have the one you
want, you give her both.
you get the one you want.
You and your sibling have completely different choices
of T.V programs. What happens to the remote?
a
b
We set aside time for watching our favorite
programs, the remote is transferred accordingly.
To hell with the remote! DAD, I want a
personal television in my room!
c
The remote is never off my hands. My brother
has a pathetic choice of T.V. programs, anyway!
Your parents often compare your report cards, text scores
and school work with your sister’s. Who is at fault?
I am. Because I don’t take charge to improve
myself, no matter what my parents tell me.
a
b
My parents. They don’t understand that my sister
scores more than me because she is in junior school
and it is a lot easier then.
c
My sister, obviously! She is such a competitive freak,
she has to win, by hook or by crook.
Mostly As
You are a soul sister! You don’t let any kind of comparisons and
issues come in between you and your sibling. You are prone to
solving problems with solutions that leave everybody happy. The
green demon is not a part of your jumpsuit!
Mostly Bs
Your mantra is: Live and Let Live. You don’t care who is comparing
and who has got issues. You have to get your way with your parents
but you do not like meddling with your siblings either. You might be
envious but there is no way anybody, other than you is finding that out.
It is like nothing bothers you unless you are at stake.
Mostly Cs
For you, the grass is always greener on the other side. You can’t
help but envy how girls go gaga over your brother and that LBD
your sister just bought is so much better than the one you have.
Everybody around you can sense the tense; you are an ace when it
comes to a jealous sibling.
DASHAIN SPECIAL
Double Issue
Watch out for the
September Issue of
100
Teenz visited Rupy’s
International School,
Bafal and asked the
students what they
feared the most. Read
how fear takes root in so
many different things.
people
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2. Barshani Joshi, 14, My
worst fear is not having
anyone by my side.
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3. Pradeepta Adhikari,
14, Death.
4. Chime Dolkar, 14, My
worst fear is losing my
cherished ones.
5. Priyadarshini, 13,
I used to have nightmares
and I remember dreading
nights and couldn’t get my
eyelids shut. So, my worst
fear is having nightmares.
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1. Ayushi Sureka, 12,
My worst fear is losing
my good friends and my
family.
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6. Sujata Shrestha, 14,
Parents Teacher Meeting.
7. Riza Rawal, 14, Insects
and Results.
8. Grace Kim, 15,
My worst fear is
Samriddhi’s muscles.
9. Samriddhi Rana, 14,
My worst fear is dark
and deep water.
10. Aryaa Rajouria,
14, My worst fear is
that Voldemort DOES
exist and vampires DO
sparkle!
11. Shivam Sureka, 13,
Insects with long wings
and hairy body.
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12. Ashif Khadgi, 14,
Homework, Exams and
No Sports Class.
13. Saurabh
Mundhara, 14, Losing
my family.
14. Subash Sharma,
14, My worst fear is
my mother. I am really
scared of her because
she never lets me do
anything on my own.
15. Aman Gautam, 14,
My worst fear is being
single and an hour
without Facebook.
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16. Aayush Koirala, 13,
End of world in 2012.
17. Nikhil Agrawal, 14,
Watching scary movies.
18. Pritush Shrestha,13,
Nepal not developing in
the same pace as our
neighboring countries.
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19. Sarjoj. M. Shrestha,
14, Exams and Global
Warming.
34. Yuden Gurung, 13, My
worst fear is facing a camera.
25. Barun Chhetri, 14, A
day without Facebook.
26. Anish Amatya, 14, The
thought of failing.
27. Akshya Aryal, 13,
Death, horror films and
snakes.
28. Vedant Bagaria, 14,
Betrayal by a friend.
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32. Pallavi Poudyal, 14,
Losing someone I care about.
21. Joss Jeon, 15, Social
Studies Teacher (Charu
Miss) and looking myself in
the mirror.
24. Kush Maskey, 14,
Heights, water and
cockroaches.
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31. Suzanne Shrestha, 12,
Getting embarrassed in front
of the entire school.
33. Maharleeka Sharma, 13,
My worst fear is the year 2012.
22. Abhishek Kansakar,
13, Spiders.
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30. Nilaza Adhikari, 8,
Exams. Especially when the
teacher shouts “5 minutes left!”
20. Avash Shrestha, 14,
Heights.
23. Sandesh Rawal, 14,
Increase in global warming.
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29. Sachi Adhikari, 14,
Future: because nobody
knows what might happen.
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35. Samyukta Pyakuryal,13,
Getting my gadgets
confiscated.
36. Saori Gurung, 13, Getting
insulted by elders.
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37. Janavi Jha, 13, Exams.
38. Samir Limbu, 13, Nothing.
39. Gaurav Gupta, 13, Getting
scolded by my parents.
40. Mudran Eller, 14, Frankly,
I do not fear anything.
41. Adarsh Gurung, 13,
Drowning in a swimming pool.
42. Sanjey, 14, Nothing.
43. Seung Hwi Seo, 14,
Seeing my dog being rushed
out from my home.
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44. Sushant R. Pradhan, 13, 60. Pranati Rana, 11, Death
Getting bitten by a poisonous of my parents.
snake.
61. Rushali Shrestha, 11,
Heights, Darkness, Accidents.
45. Sahasta Poudel, 13,
Missing my bus.
62. Mahika Rana, 11, Natural
Disasters.
46. Kriti Adhikari, 13, My
worst fear is not completing
63. Varshika Bagaria, 11,
my homework on time.
My sister.
47. Kanchan Bhandari, 11,
Getting scolded by my parents. 64. Nandini Dalmia, 13,
My mom’ s anger.
48. Anusha Kunwar, 11,
65. Saniya Gautam, 12,
Getting bullied.
Cockroach, accidents and
49. Shreya Kunwar, 11, The hospitals.
feeling that something bad will
66. Rishant Saraogi, 11,
happen to my family.
Earthquake.
50. Seo Seung Hun, 11, My
67. Ujjwal Bansal, 11,
parents.
Columbus Swing.
51. Orgen Samphel, 11,
68. Subham Jain, 12,
Death.
Something.
52. Jenesh Shrestha, 11,
69. Vatsal Agrawal, 11,
Ghosts.
Aliens attacking us.
53. Kushal Dhakhwa, 11,
70. Shashwat Dalmia, 12,
Facing a ghost.
Tsunami.
54. Jeeban Kunwar, My worst
71. Saurang Roy, 11,
fear is Fire.
Studying because it is the
toughest thing to do in the
55. Sophia Adhikari, 11,
whole world.
Getting pimples.
56. Yashwini, 11, Marrying an 72. Saahil Khanna, 12,
Natural Disasters.
ugly guy.
57. Aditi Baral, 11, Looking
fat and ugly.
73. Asutosh Paudyal, 11,
Being murdered.
58. Jae eun Lee (Julie), 13,
My boyfriend.
74. Aditya Shah, 14, My worst
fear is ghost.
59. Shristi Gauchan, 11, My
death.
75. Rinchen Sangya Lama,
12, My worst fear is myself.
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because whenever I see myself
in the mirror, I think about my
future and how I might look or
be treated by others.
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77. Dewesh Sharma, 12,
Getting low scores. When I
get less percentage, my father
scoldes me.
91. Karma Gurung, 11, My
worst fear is the pollution that is
growing day by day that causes
global warming in our world.
78. Jeetesh Naulakha, 12, My
worst fear is my brother.
92 . Suvam Sinha, 11, That my
mom gets disappointed because
of me.
81. Sandesh Acharya, 13, My
worst fear is my horrible dream.
83. Bishal Singh, 12,
My worst fear is to go outside
at night.
96 . Aditi Malu, 11, My worst
fear is heights.
86. Aarhant Shrestha, 12,
2012: End of the world.
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94 . Neha Jain, 12, I am scared
of cockroaches and spiders, and
of watching scary movies at night
and getting horrible dreams.
95. Priyanka Chand, 11, My
worst fear is my belief in the
word “fear”.
85. Alex K Maharjan, 12,The
future of our environment.
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93 . Sunanda Rai, 13,
Social teachers.
82. Nripesh KC, 12, My worst
fear is to go to toilet at night.
84. Adaab Bhattarai, 12,
My worst fear is that I won’t get
a job in the future.
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89. Aakash Manandhar,
12, My worst fear is watching
documentary movies like 2012.
90. Amartya Rajbhandary,
12, My worst fear is getting poor
scores in my exams.
80. Adhish Bhattarai, 12, My
worst fear is Goosebumps.
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76. Kantikay Bhuchar, 11,
Ghosts.
79. Seckjun Lee, 12, My
brother dying (or my parents, or
any relative).
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97. Biju Kunwar, 12, Well I’m
very fearful. I get scared even in
small things. But I’m scared of
my father’s scoldings the most.
98. Akshita Ranjan, 12,
My worst fear is becoming
unsuccessful by getting less
marks in exam.
87. Andy Nuffeneggen, 13,
Myself.
99. Dikshya Chand, 12, My
worst fear is hurting someone’s
feelings.
88. Samarajya Man Shrestha,
12, My enemies are my worst
fear.
100. Smita Gautam, 12, My
worst fear is wildlife and insects.
Pathsala CaNTeeN TaLk
uniforms
mandatory or
Discretionary?
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st. Xavier’s school answers
most of us grew up wearing school uniforms throughout our school and high school.
Some of us loved our uniform while some of us contemplated the teenagers in movies/
songs and envied them going to school without school uniforms. Is wearing casuals
always as cool as it is shown in movies? Or are we better off without them?
by snigDha bhatta
everyone has a right to individuality. making students
wear uniforms is against the right of free expression.
do you agree?
suzanne: i don’t agree. if people start wearing casual
wear, it might make them “unique”; but other problems
will arise; such as groupism, students will start spending
more time in front of their mirrors and books will become
their second priority. the main motive of a school
is to make their students erudite and disciplined and
that motive will be on stake if and when students start
breaking the regulations.
Ronaj : Just as Laxmi Prasad Devkota dressed up in rags
in a very important function without caring what people
would say about him, even the school should let their
students be. the thing that matters the most is inside
their brains. clothing cannot change the perspective of
people. be it school uniform or colored dress, a person is
known through his talents and skills. so making them wear
uniform is taking away their own personal expression.
wricha: students don’t like to feel confined and restrained,
especially teenagers like us love to be ourselves. and having to
wear something every day definitely hinders their self-esteem.
School uniforms definitely make students look less scruffy.
However, does that mean wearing casuals makes students
look disheveled and shabby?
sunaina: uniforms can always be altered. Like people say,
“a book shouldn’t be judged by its cover”. similarly, a person
shouldn’t be valued on the basis of their looks. school uniforms
might make someone look tidy and meticulous, but casuals can
be worn in a proper way too. a person with some sense will never
wear anything outrageous to school anyway.
samikshya: not necessarily. but then again, nobody can keep
checking on students who deliberately wear skimpy clothes and
ruin the school image. not only do the students look untidy, but
the school’s image itself will deteriorate.
wricha: wearing casuals might make a student look less tidier,
but what matters in the end is the persons’ brains, not his looks.
no matter how shabby he/she may look, if the student can focus
and come out a winner, it will be all okay. further, students are
sensible enough to know that school is a learning place and
nobody would possibly dress up shabbily.
when wearing school uniforms becomes
a compulsion, those kids from a not-soaffluent family have a tough time buying
the clothes. how justifiable do you think
is making the “wear a uniform” rule
mandatory?
sneha: the kids from a poor family will
not be able to afford colored dresses
in the long run anyway. it is better to
wear the same uniform throughout one’s
school life. that way, the child will not
feel the need to change dresses (if not
every day, every week at least). that’s
even more expensive.
sunaina: instead of sending their child
to a school where uniforms are made
mandatory, they should be sent to
schools with a freedom to choose their
outfits. the money spent on uniforms
can be and shouLD be wisely spent on
books and other essential stationeries.
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do you agree that students should
wear uniform to school? Wearing
the same uniform everyday – is it
tedious?
kundan: Definitely not. wearing
school uniform is like keeping our
tradition alive.
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suzanne: it might get boring
sometimes but our uniform is our
identification. wearing uniforms to
school keep us united.
Ronaj: i don’t agree. why should we
be asked to wear the same uniform
every day? it is not only tedious, but
infuriating in a lot of ways. they’re
taking away our freedom to make our
own choices and decisions.
kundan shrestha
bipasana shakya
1. ayush Joshi
2. Ronaj bhandari
3. Priti sharma
4. anny shrestha
5. sunaina sherchan
6. wricha gyawali
7. Jenny shrestha
sunaina sherchan
8. kundan shrestha
9. Rabin thapa
10. srijal Joshi
11. samikshya sen
12. suzana shrestha
13. bipasana shakya
14. sneha tamrakar
according to teachers, wearing school uniforms
ensures discipline. however, a lot of kids are still
seen breaking the rules and creating their own
personal “style” inside the school premises. what is
your take on that?
Jenny: students should be allowed to do anything
they like. the school shouldn’t impose strict rules
upon them. what is the use of making students an
army of clones? if they’re seen breaking the “rule”
of the school, maybe they should be punished but
looks really don’t matter inside the school premises.
if a student is not comfortable wearing school
uniform, nobody should force him/her to wear one.
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srijal: it is students like them that bring bad name
to the school. according to me, the way a person
dresses up plays a huge role in determining what
kind of school he/she comes from. and when a
person sneakily alters the uniform and tries to
be “cool”, he is jeopardizing not only his but the
school’s image as well.
kundan: a student has his entiRe life to dress up
the way he/she wants to. while they’re studying,
they should only focus on school and not on other
unnecessary activities. it is quite appalling to see
some students not caring about anything but looks.
in school we come to LeaRn the meaning the
“discipline”, not stray away from it.
Pathsala head of school
SUJEETA MANANDHAR
Principal, Adarsha Vidya Mandir (AVM) Higher Secondary School, Manbhawan, Lalitpur
by Liza Paudel
On the education of
Nepal
1. The future of Nepal literally rests
on your shoulders, what does
that mean to you? How big of a
responsibility is it?
We being the primary stakeholders
in preparing the foundation to
competent citizens for the nation,
definitely hold a huge responsibility.
Being in this line I feel, one has to
immerse oneself to one’s duty. A
guide or a mentor plays a vital role
in uplifting ones students not only
academically but also provide strong
foundation in building up their
character, so that they would be one
day, the best of the citizens. I feel
proud to say that AVM has been able
to generate innumerable doctors,
engineers, lawyers, bankers, business
entrepreneurs, politicians, pilots
and army men for the service of the
nation, and will be continuing the
legacy to produce nation builders in
the future too.
2. How hectic is your job? Your
daily routine?
In my opinion, every job can be
tiring and hectic. However, If there
is a sense of dedication towards
ones work, one who forgets oneself
in ones work and gives 100% efforts
for the betterment, never gives up.
As far as my job is concerned, it
can be sometimes round the clock.
I sometimes have to keep myself so
busy that I hardly get time for my
family. While talking about today’s
routine, I was out from my home at
6:15 AM to reach the school for the
supervision of Grade XI Board exam
and returned at 6:30 PM after buying
some daily needs for my home.
3. How often do you meet with your
students? When you see them,
what do you think/are reminded of?
4. Where do you think Nepali
schools stand compared to the
international ones?
As far as my job
is concerned, it
can be sometimes
round the clock.
I sometimes have
to keep myself so
busy that I hardly
get time for my
family.
Meeting students happens
throughout school time and there
is no certainty as I go to the classes
whenever possible. I sometimes feel
envious that the students of today are
so lucky to have been born in this era
with optimum facilities and resources
at their disposal. Also looking at
them, I am reminded of my school
days and feel sad that it is never
going to come back. I wish it could be
re-winded.
For the complete interview: visit www.teenz.com.np
Rather than comparing the schools
on the grounds of infrastructure
and physical status, I would like to
say that the team working behind
it counts and they are the ones who
make difference. I myself, being
in this line have noted that people
rarely want to pursue a career of a
teacher as a profession. Many who
follow this line have landed on this
field not because they wanted to but
as an optional choice of career. That’s
why the attachment that is seen with
ones job doesn’t come from within
and wholeheartedly and on the other
hand neither the government sees
for the growth of this profession.
The irony is that government schools
have 100% of trained teachers
whereas the private schools’ trained
teachers’ percentage drastically lacks
in comparison.
5. Do you think schools in Nepal are
shaping children to be intelligent
citizens that the future needs, and
perhaps deserves?
Schools cannot be considered good
unless the facilitators are sound in
knowledge and capable in handling
the raw ones. The crux of the matter
lies in how scientific and practical
knowledge we are delivering. Now-adays, much of the emphasis is given
for academic, extra curricular growth
but how focused are we in developing
a child to be a person who is capable
of leading a dignified, independent
and respectful life, is a million dollar
question.
Pathsala colleges to explore
Lafayette University
By Prarthana Ranjit
T
wo years ago, when I first
saw Lafayette it was not
a love at first sight. I am a
rising junior now, and in the
past two years I have learnt to love
Lafayette- and surprisingly it was not
that hard to do so.
Coming to study abroad in USA
obviously meant a lot of adaptations
and changes. No matter how prepared
I thought I was for the American
culture, there were indeed a few initial
cultural shocks- most of which came
from my first year roommate. She
was way too comfortable walking
around naked in the room- a level of
comfort I definitely had a hard time
getting used to. Also on my second
week in college I was “sexiled” (a term
they use here when your roommate
banishes you from your room when
they have their gf/bf over), which then
became a usual biweekly tradition.
Fortunately for both of us, she moved
into a single the next semester.
There were some changes I loved
from the start: I love the fact that
I can walk in with a steaming cup
of coffee and a bagel into an early
morning class- in fact if it weren’t for
the caffeine rush, I (and half of my
class) would have spent way more
classes sleeping through them rather
than being awake. I still cannot
make it to the 8 ams on time. Unlike
in Nepal, students here do not talk
during the classes- and not because
the teacher does not want them to,
but because they don’t want to. In
fact it is expected that you don’t take
the adjacent seat to a person but the
next one, allowing for some personal
space. The system of education here
is completely different from the
“Nepali” system where your final
exam counts for everything. So if
you are the kind who actually does
homework diligently, completes
projects on time and attends classes
regularly, you will float through the
semesters pretty easily. But if you,
like me, come from a high school
where you basically didn’t have
any homework, it is a lot of work to
catch on to. Well one could always
opt not to do it (which I tried- and
it did not work out that well…big
surprise there!!!), only to realize later
that a major portion of your final
grade is based upon attendance and
homework alone.
The social aspect that intrigued me
the most on college was the “Greek
Life”. For a small college with hardly
2000 students, Lafayette is huge on
Greek life with 6 sororities and 7
September 2011 | Teenz 73 fraternities. During my sophomore
year, I rushed for Tri-delta (one of
the sororities and yes, they had legit
interviews). Out of the 200 girls
who tried for the membership, the 6
sororities selected around 100 girls
to be a part of their exclusive group
on the bidding day-(which is a grand
ceremony with all the older members
welcoming the new ones). And I
was more than excited to receive the
acceptance from Tri-delta; they called
us the “Delta babies”.
For the time I was a part of it, we
had a lot of social activities, fund
raisers, different programs or typical
girly nights. However, since most of
the events are mandatory, I had to
quit after the second semester.
The group of international
students, ISA- is a huge part of my
life here at Lafayette. Other than
ISA, I am also a part of the Dance
Crew, the newspaper, the Outdoors
club and the Art Club. Unlike the
general misconception, it’s not all
about parties’ every day. My friends
and I try to make the best of it. Some
days are better than others- when
we drive to NY or Philadelphia to
just roam around the city or go
bowling, or maybe even just for an
outdoor dinner. Other days, we just
laze around in the lounge, order a
pizza and complain about the insane
amount of work the professors have
assigned us.
My past two years here have
been great, and by now I am used
to most of the stuff here. However
there are some things that amuses
me as much as they did the first
time - like walking by the bikini clad
girls sunbathing on the quad when
on my way to classes or All College
Day- where students rage since 5
am in the morning and walk drunk
all day celebrating Lafayette’s game
against the rival school, Lehigh.
(and it does not matter whether we
win or lose). And there are some
things I will never get used to – like
living by myself and getting over
homesickness. Even though I love
my life here, there are times I think I
would just rather be home.
Pathsala usef
Scholarship at
U.S. Colleges
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Level
By Sulav Bhatta, Student Adviser/Information
Officer, USEF-Nepal
Basics
Studying in the United States is
very expensive. Annually, cost of
attendance at U.S. colleges and
universities ranges from $12,000
to $60,000. Hence, most Nepalese
students can only afford U.S.
education if they win scholarships to
study at U.S. institutions. Scholarship
is commonly referred to as Financial
Aid or Financial Assistance in the
U.S. Financial Aid/Assistance is
monetary assistance awarded to
eligible students. It may be known by
different names like scholarships, outof-state tuition waiver, work-study
and grants. There are strict criteria
for ensuring continued financial
aid, such as maintaining a specific
GPA and taking certain credit hours.
Broadly speaking, anything that
lessens cost of attendance (COA) can
be called scholarship (COA includes
tuition, living cost, books, health
insurance, etc.)
There are only about 100
colleges and universities that offer
full scholarships to international
students. However, most of these
schools are very competitive, and
most have an acceptance rate of less
than 10% for international students.
There are only a handful of needblind colleges that cover all your
need if you are admitted. Dartmouth
College, Harvard University,
Princeton University, Yale University,
Stanford University and Amherst
College are some of those need-blind
institutions.
Only about 10% of international
undergraduate students receive their
primary funding from the colleges
they are attending. About onethird of around 2,000 colleges offer
financial assistance to international
undergraduate students. Only about
40% of the 2,000 colleges offer average
aid greater than $10K and about 60%
offer little or no aid to international
students. Financial Aid can come in
the form of a package that consists of
grant, loan and work-study.
Trends in Scholarship
In the U.S. education system, the
higher up you go, the more funding
is generally available. For instance,
47% of the graduate students obtain
primary funding from the college in
comparison to 10% of undergraduate
students. Furthermore, private
colleges are expensive, but they offer
more financial aid to international
students. Also, the fall semester
(August or September session) is
the beginning of academic year and
more scholarship is available in
the fall than in the spring semester
(January session). And, colleges give
freshman students preference over
transfer students when allocating
scholarships.
Types of Scholarship
There are basically two types of
financial aid:
1. Merit-Based
2. Need-Based
Students should ask the
college which type they offer. You
might have to fill detailed and
comprehensive forms provided
by the college to apply for these
scholarships. These forms can
generally be downloaded from the
colleges’ websites.
Merit-Based Scholarship
These scholarships are granted to
enhance a college’s student body
profile. Factors like academics,
community service, special talents
and leadership would be considered.
Other factors like application essays,
recommendation letters and test
scores are equally important.
Need-Based Scholarship
Based on family income, assets,
savings and expenses Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) is
calculated. Cost of Attendance
(COA) – EFC= Need. COA is constant
but EFC varies with how badly
colleges want you to attend. Don’t
ask for more than you genuinely
need because you will face more
competition.100% need is rarely
met. Most Nepalese students will
demonstrate need. However, whether
your need is met or not will certainly
depend on your merits as well.
In the U.S. education
system, the higher
up you go, the
more funding is
generally available.
For instance, 47%
of the graduate
students obtain
primary funding
from the college in
comparison to 10%
of undergraduate
students.
Ways to Increase your
Financial Aid Offer
Request colleges to match
your current aid offer if you have
been accepted to more than one
college with varying amounts of
financial aid
n Apply to colleges in clusters;
most competitive schools
compete for same students
n Apply early and beat the deadline
n Ask politely to speak with the
Director of Financial Aid if you
have a compelling reason to do so
n Research outside sources for
additional scholarships
n
Watch out for
Scholarship Scams
There are always individuals out
there who try to take advantage
of gullible students. You must be
aware of scholarship scams. One
out of ten students is victimized.
A scholarship scam may have
a significant processing charge,
an official sounding name, and
high pressure telemarketers.
Such programs will tell you that
scholarships are “guaranteed,” that
you have been selected without even
applying, and that you will not find
this information anywhere else. Scam
programs may inform applicants only
by phone. Their addresses may have
post office box numbers, but no street
addresses. Generally, if something
sounds too good to be true, it is!
Demystifying
Scholarship Myths
In this section, USEF clarifies some
points that Nepali students are
frequently misled on.
Many Nepali students think that
they can obtain a scholarship after
n
their first year or semester of study
at a U.S. college, but this is generally
not possible. You should secure
the scholarship while entering as a
freshman into the colleges.
Furthermore, it is difficult to
transfer to a different college with
scholarship because freshmen get
more preference for scholarship.
n
TOEFL scores are used in
admissions, but generally not
used in awarding scholarships.
USEF therefore recommends that
undergraduate students applying
for scholarships take SAT or ACT in
addition to TOEFL.
n
Some U.S. colleges award tuition
reductions with names like
“International Student Scholarship”
or “Diversity Scholarship” to almost
all international students in an
effort to attract more international
applicants; hence students should be
aware of the non-competitiveness of
such offerings.
n
Without proper authorization,
working off campus is illegal for
international students in the U.S. and
can sometimes be very dangerous.
Thus, this option should not be
considered as a way of making extra
money in the U.S.
n
Where to go for
Information
USEF Library (International Student
Handbook, International Undergrad
Financial Aid 2010)
n
Ways to Reduce Cost
of Attendance
Take more courses and
graduate early
n Live with a relative, friend or
host parents
n Complete your first two years at
a community college
n Take summer classes at a
community college if courses are
transferable
n Take AP exams, CLEP, SAT
Subject Tests for credits to
introductory courses
n Apply for Resident Adviser position
n Apply for on campus
employment
n Try for an out-of-state tuition
waiver
n
September 2011 | Teenz 75 Join USEF’s e-group at http://
groups.yahoo.com/group/usef_nepal
from which you will receive weekly
scholarship-related updates
n
Websites of Colleges and
Universities
n
Other websites for scholarship search
www.fundingusstudy.org
www.finaid.org
n
For detailed information on scholarships
at U.S. colleges, please contact USEF-Nepal
at Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. Attend USEF’s
‘Scholarship 101’ session offered monthly to
learn more about scholarships. Find out about
USEF’s upcoming events on our Facebook
page, www.facebook.com/usef.nepal.
Reader’s Stop Fiction
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By Raj
F
resco loved the backpack
of unpredictability that his
life brought about. He had
recently turned 20 and had
started realizing the need to stand on
his own feet.
Call centers were spreading really
fast in Nepal. Fresco had all the skills
necessary to work there. SK Soft was
a newly established company and was
looking to hire young dynamic people.
Candidates were being chosen from
the groups that came each week.
Many interviewed for the job but
only a few succeeded in making the
cut. Fresco was one of them.
And then it was a magical day when
Jennifer showed up. There was no doubt
that she was going to be hired after the
few minutes she spoke. Jennifer was not
just another ”Jenny from the block”. She
was something else. For an 18-year-old
girl she seemed quite mature.
Fresco started to take notice of
this special girl and started liking her.
She was in his words, “everything he
was looking for”. Fresco and Jennifer
started hanging out together after
and before the trainings at the call
center. They would be together for
hours with the almost endless supply
and coffee and conversation.
Now for Fresco, she wasn’t the
first girl he had been with but he was
sure that he had never felt this way
before. He felt like every moment
with her was magical and everything
was simply better when she was
around. He would tell her “I never
want to stop hanging out with you”.
She would ask why and he would just
reply with a “I don’t know”.
She was the breath of fresh air in his
otherwise mundane life, the angel of
ety
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his dreams. But then, life stepped up to
play its role. It was about time, things
came down in planes of reality and yes
it was harsh.
Jennifer didn’t show up for
training one day and her phone was
switched off too. A couple of days
passed with no traces of her. Jennifer
had jotted down her mom’s number
in the “in case of emergency” bracket
in her information form with the call
center company. And it was clearly
an emergency, for Fresco at least and
so he made the call.
She wasn’t home. Jennifer‘s mom
was in paranoia herself. She invited
Fresco over and told him, how it
wasn’t the first time that Jennifer had
pulled off an act like that- remaining
unreachable and lost for days.
Then Jennifer’s mother told Fresco a
story that left him in startles. Jennifer’s
mom had a business rival named Tulika.
And Tulika was clearly looking for ways
to get back at her for her own selfish
reasons. Tulika introduced Jennifer to
a life of all the wrong pleasures and
fun. She took her to parties, fancy
restaurants and introduced her to menand no, not the good kind.
Jennifer had disappeared before
for a couple of weeks but her mom
managed to find her in a restaurant
with an older ex-army man; god knows
what they were planning to do. Now
she was gone again and it killed both
her mom and now Fresco imagining
all the possible scenarios Jennifer had
probably gotten herself into. Breaking
down in tears, Jennifer’s mom asked
Fresco to help find her, which seemed
impossible.
But he had a little hope in his
heart of finding the girl who was so
special to him. He did everything in
his reach to get a daughter back to
her mother, but without any luck.
With each passing week, the hopes
of ever getting Jennifer back became
lesser and lesser.
Fresco stopped his frantic search
of the girl of his dreams and got back
to working at the call center to keep
his job, which was the right thing to
do. But how could he ever stop his
heart from worrying about Jenny?
That he couldn’t.
With a broken heart and vivid
memories of Jenniffer, he continued
to train for a job he had little
interest in. The last day of training
approached and now there was a
good batch of legitimate Kathmandu
youths, ready to take on to their
headsets and talk to Americans
persuading them to buy stuff they
would hardly need. But, it was a
time for celebration: finally all of the
trainees would be working full-time
and earning money.
They all visited the nearby popular
café for some coffee and lots of
gleeful conversations. Fresco looked
at his favorite spot in the café where
he used to spend hours with Jennifer.
Jennifer who just vanished into thin
air. He then looked at his coffee.
Drops of tears rolled down his
eyes.
Reader’s Stop Confessions
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By Ashw
o be able to provide solace,
to evoke emotions, to forge
bonds – music’s magical
prowess surpasses even
that of Dumbledore’s. Whatever the
genre, each person is under the spell
of music. As for me, it was while
I was singing amongst 500 other
singers that I was enchanted by
music; I realised the quintessential
beauty of music as hundreds of
voices resonated as one. I was
overwhelmed. This sole performance
with my choir and many other choirs
in Hong Kong was the seed of my
love for music. Also, unfortunately
for me, at the time of my visit, Hong
Kong’s Disneyland was a mere month
away from opening and I could not
visit the much-loved castle.
In Singapore, it is mandatory to take
up a core co-curricular activity (CCA)
and I chose choir only because a friend
joined the school choir. At that time,
choir, to me, was just another CCA. But
in retrospect, I had actually set out on
a voyage, one that would conceive my
love for music – a voyage of songs.
Throughout the course of my journey,
I had to learn several songs that were
in an alien language to me; we were
expected to learn the meaning of the
words and enunciate the words perfectly.
I have sung in Latin, Filipino, Malay,
Mandarin, French, Tamil, Japanese – but
the queerest songs I had to learn were
‘Wawaki’ and ‘Apamuy Shungo,’ both
of which are in Quichua, an Ecuadorian
language. It is said that music is the
language of the soul which cannot be
translated. When we perform on stage,
the audience, for the most part, has zero
modicum of clue as to what the words
mean but we still receive standing
ovations and rave reviews. Why? It
is because music transcends language
barriers. I understood this and my love
for music swelled.
Even if you do speak that language,
words simply fail to express what
music can. The song ‘When David
Heard’ is about David receiving news
about his son’s death and he claims
‘my son’ in disbelief. In the 15-minutelong song, singers repeatedly sing
the phrase, ‘my son,’ for a good 12
minutes. On paper that sounds very
dreary but on stage, the mood is so
dolorous that the sorrow becomes
music truly is
a magic beyond
Harry Potter’s
world.
September 2011 | Teenz 77 tangible. And at that delicate moment,
if you do something silly like yawn, you
will momentarily become public enemy
number one.
For many of us, music has been a
pillow, a shoulder, a towel to cry on
– the reason why we have an affinity
with music. In my third year of singing
in a choir, I had to sing a solo in the
song ‘Amazing Grace’ and it was an
absolute godsend. Apparently at that
time, my friend’s grandfather had
passed away but my friend was too
grief-stricken to tell anyone. After the
performance, he thanked me, leaving
me perplexed. I later found out that
the song reminded him of his late
grandfather and singing the song gave
him some solace. Music gave me the
power to reach out to a friend even
without me knowing – music truly is a
magic beyond Harry Potter’s world.
In addition to consoling a friend, the
performance did something else too,
it fortified our bond. Music bonded us
closer. Even outside choir practices, my
friends and I would break out into a
song anywhere, anytime. Be it bus-stops,
shopping malls, restaurants – real life
musicals do exist! Bemused passer-bys
would stare at us but we had not a care
in the world as we were bonded with a
common passion: a love for music. The
power to bond is not restricted to choirs
alone; songs such as national anthems
have the power to evoke patriotism and
unite millions of people as one nation. As
for my choir, we would sing our school
anthem with unmatched vigour after
major performances or after winning
competitions; we would lose our voices
after that.
My voyage of songs led me to through
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Czech
Republic and Vienna and at each of these
pit-stops, the seed that was planted in
Hong Kong, burgeoned. The triumphs
and defeats we experienced were just
titles; the process of music-making was
what mattered. My love for music runs
very deep with fond memories attached
to it. And it has grown ever since
migrating to Nepal; I have developed
a passion for dance music but that is a
whole different story.
Lights out
ask teenZ anything
YOUr teen QUerIeS
AnSWereD
How do I get my crush to like me
back ? Help!
#Subod A When we get ourselves
in the vicious cycle of how to get a
person to like us, we’re devastating
our self-worth and giving too much
power to the person that we like.
So drop the idea of searching ways
to be liked by your crush, although,
all of us do come to this point in
some junctures of our lives, so don’t
worry you’re not alone. However,
we suggest you work towards being
the person “You” are meant to be.
Have you always wanted to pursue
painting? Did you want to be the
best at basketball? Do you respect
your elders? Do you duly help your
juniors in school? Work at becoming
a wholly nice person and when you
like yourself well enough it wont take
long before people start liking you
and yes that’s including your “crush”.
be honest and tell her or show her in
ways that you like her. It shouldn’t
take long before she starts noticing
how wonderful a person you are start
liking you back. All the best.
My friends think am acting like a
snob but I really don’t know how to
dance in a dance floor. What do I do?
#Teachmehowtodougie So you say
you don’t know how to dance in a
dance floor, by which we assume
that you at least do dance when
you’re off it. but, of course dancing
is an innate human trait and believe
us when we say that when people
utter sentences like “I don’t know
how to dance” they’re lying. The
only thing they don’t know is how
Q. How do I tell my best friend
that I have started to like her
ex-boyfriend and might want to
pursue him? I don’t want to ruin
our friendship, what do I do?
#caughtinbetween
Let us answer you in pointers
if you’re really worried about your
friendship then dating a guy who is
her ex is a big no-no. even if she
might say its okay, the fact is it is
not and will never be.
unless of course, they’ve been
separated for a long time (more
to overcome their fear of being
judged. So to advise you, we’d say
that to lose your inhibitions you play
some dancing numbers at home and
dance your heart out. Dancing is
perhaps the fun-nest and the fastest
way to feel relaxed, elevate mood
and release tension so not just you
but we suggest all our readers to
occasionally do a jig for the sake of
their wellbeing. So having practiced
enough at home, try dancing the
same way as if no one’s watching
you in the dance floor too. When
you enjoy your moves, people are
naturally attuned to think that you’re
good at what you’re doing. Also, for
your initial few trials it helps if you
choose the dance-floors with lots of
flashy lights coming in from around
the room. That way, even if you move
just a bit it almost seems like you’re
dancing up a storm. Good luck.
I am a fairly okay looking girl. How
do I enhance my beauty without
send us your queries at sam@teenz.com.np
if you have questions
in your mind and are
confused as to who
to turn to, feel free to
apporach teenZ for
anything that’s bothering
you.
than a year, preferably) and she is
already dating somebody and has
moved on.
but in either case, your friendship
with her will not remain the same.
you wont be able to talk about
your “new guy” who is her “old guy”
the same way had the guy been
someone else.
but if you’re absolutely sure that the
guy is worth the risk then go for it.
if you are meant to be with that guy
and if your friend is a good enough
friend, she will understand.
applying too much of make-up? I
am only fourteen. Please suggest.
#Anita. S Its nice to know that
you see yourself as “fairly okay”
when most teenagers have a
problem liking themselves at all,
so congratulations on having a
healthy self esteem. That said, at
your age we too don’t recommend
makeup, especially not at school.
On weekends and on holidays
however, you might want to try
putting kohl(gajal) in your eyes.
That almost instantaneously makes
one’s eyes more appealing and
try applying a glossy chapstick
or lip balm with a tinge of color
for beautiful lips. Other than that,
you’re 14 and mother nature has
your back to look young and pretty
by default. And also remember that
in the long run, while its important
to look presentable it’s the beauty
of the heart and the personality
that matters the most. Aim at being
beautiful inside out.
Eating Habits And Sunshines
By Nimma Adhikari
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Manoj Kumar KC Cancer
Birthday: September 8
June 22 to July 22
Always in a rush, you tend to have weak
digestive system due to your negligence
in daily diet. Though you don’t actually
crave for the taste of the food, you love
to gorge it all in a place unlike home. No
matter how hot the weather, sip green
tea for your weak stomach and cut off
coffee for your pearly teeth.
Keep an eye on your weighing
machine because you seem to have a
sweet tooth. There’s nothing like food
from home but you seriously need to
have some calcium in your diet. You
always look at the entire food menu at
any eateries but end up ordering the
usual junk foods.
Taurus
Leo
April 21 to May 21
July 23 to August 22
Keeping the count of your meals per
day is quite impossible. The voracious
of all, you love to dine on fine silver
wares. Food is your first crush and
you never go on a date with an empty
stomach. Your day is never complete
without a cup of dessert. Add lots of
water in your daily diet.
You seem to have very refined taste
for foods. Leos have a routine for
everything and you plan your daily diet.
Fast food joint is not the place for you;
with your dining etiquette, a five-star
hotel would just suit you right.
May 22 to June 21
I would describe myself as analytical,
observant, precise, helpful, patient,
reliable, fussy, moody, wise, witty
and cheerful! People look up to Virgo
for friends because they are straight
thinkers and solve problems logically.
They are truthful, loyal, determined,
friendly, rational and calm though
calmness is often perceived as cold and
devious by people.
You are the one who always
complains at home if you have to
eat the same thing twice. That’s
your excuse for spending all
your pocket money on junk foods
though you never seem to gain
weight. You are against heavy
meal and love to keep it light.
I do not formulate any dietary plans or
eating patterns as such. But I do care
about carbs, proteins and vitamins in daily
food intake. I can’t tolerate greasy and
salty stuff. I enjoy soups (any kind) and
green leafy vegetables but sometimes I
let myself dig into fried and junk foods as
well. Seafood is my favorite.
Gemini
Virgo
August 23 to
September 22
Very particular about food, you
tend to eat a healthy diet that
contains foods with nutritional
values. If you discard this eating
pattern, you are likely to gain
weight. Include dairy products
in your regular diet and hydrate
yourself with lots of water.
Libra
Sagittarius
Aquarius
September 23 to
october 22
November 22 to december 21 January 20 to
February 18
fun loving and adventurous, you
love to eat varieties of foods that you
may have never tasted before. you
drool at the thought of food and food
is what keeps you alive. sticking to
four non-vegetarian meals a week
will help balance your nutritional
level.
cooking your own food is what
attracts most people about
you. if you don’t like the way
your food is presented, you are
more likely to re-present it. you
are a light eater and mostly
prefer soups.
Scorpio
Capricorn
Pisces
october 23 to
November 21
december 22 to
January 19
February 19 to
march 20
you love to take a bite of everything.
stress and anxiety compels you to
overeat. stay away from alcoholic
beverages and eat small portion of
food every 2-3 hours. you will travel
places for the love of food.
you love food but you love your
pocket as well. mom’s food is always
the best for you, neither spicy nor
bland. you’re a silent eater and do not
like it if someone talks to you while
you eat.
you can smell food even in your
dreams. sometimes you crave for
everything and the other times, you
don’t feel like eating at all. too much
salt is not good for you. water and
carrots will make you glow.
you tend to eat with your eyes as
well. if the food pleases your eyes,
you devour it though the food
may not be healthy at all. sweet
delicacies are your weakness and
this flaw may give you serious
health problems. Vegetables- you
like them and they like you.
thRee sQuaRes
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September 2011
Issue 8, Rs. 30
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