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BEST &
WORST
TECH IN
2010 THE YEAR
THAT WAS
Hall of
SPOT
BEST OF
Frame
Fr!day’s best clicks LIGHT
Where does
The
Glam
KATHMANDU
EAT OUT?
KATHMANDUITES TALK TO
US ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE
Giver
PLACES TO EAT.
MISS UK NEPAL NABINA GURUNG TELLS US WHY
HOLDING THE CROWN MEANS SO MUCH TO HER.
Maverick’s
Musings
THE MAVERICK TELLS US ABOUT
WHAT HER RESOLUTIONS ARE.
content
34 Entertainment
Bend it Like (Dr.) Banu
If you missed the EPL matches and are look-
ing for a time machine, then Dr. Banu Sharma
is here to help you out. Here she gives the un-
biased performance reviews of all the teams
and the players that stood out, with of course
10
hopes in her heart for her team to win!
The Maverick Says…
The Maverick thinks out loud and you can
read her thoughts about what she resolves
10 People this year on our entertainment pages.
Figures of Admiration
We re-introduce you to the 15 people that
48
Block Busters?
deserve the spotlight to be on them. Be it for The man who has been picking out the movies
the helping hands they have extended towards for you all these past weeks recommends you
the society or for their love for what they do, movies that you should look out for in 2011.
we admire their determination. Make sure you have enough popcorn in stock.
16 Feature If you are a Bookworm…
Photo
Feature
Nepal in 2010 You will probably not regret going to bed
Binod Bhattarai wraps up the year for us in with these books. Page turners or trappers, an Kathmandu Cruising
term of politics and other social happenings avid reader tells you which books should make
Walk through the different
that stirred the whole nation. it to your personal libraries in 2011.
places in Kathmandu and feel
the city come alive in our
18 Events
My 2011
pages.
People expect different things from this new
decade. Read through and see if what you
want this year parallels to what one of our
writers wants. Don’t worry, we give you room
to disagree.
44 Gourmet
Friday Nights and In-betweens
18
After a survey with over 100 celebri-
ties and personas, we have come up
with the four best places to be in
Kathmandu. Read to find out why
What’s On and for what purpose the tables are
Mark Your Calendar always reserved at these places.
The Year that Was
46 Gadgets
Where did Kathmandu go this year? What did
it see? What did it hear? Here are the top 50 Sold Out or Stocked In?
events of the past year. We will salute you if you have all
these gadgets that launched in
2010. Here’s a word on what was
worth owning and what was not.
And also, a peek into the gizmo
world for 2011.
46
52
32
Bazaar Cover
27 Most Loved Launches
What was the buzz in the
The Suave Siren
Miss UK Nepal, Nabina
Hall of Frame bazaar all about this year?
Gurung will bedazzle you
We caught you! with her killer looks and
We sum up the most notable wise words. Fashionable,
Four pages full of launches of the past year.
faces – we guarantee enthusiastic and respon-
you will love the best sible, she is our cover girl!
of our Hall of Frame.
50
editorial
The Big
hallofframe
make your statement
concerts
The various festivals, musical
calendar
and expos around the 2010
We have been
added colors to our clicks.
we saw the
able to capture shots where
with the people
people our cameras loved, to see
they love. It is indeed a pleasure faces.
of the
happiness reflected in each
As we wrap up our reels from the past
an eventful year.
year, here’s us wishing you the
We hope our cameras catch you in all
out for our
happening places. Do watch
Hall of Frame.
steal the
When Fr!day started a year ago, a lot of us were apprehensive, and a whole lot more were skeptical. A
singing We love to capture
lifestyle weekly was a brand new idea for the Nepali market but we went ahead and published the first
Be it dancing, other strut and in our
for
or posing love to the glamour
cameras, we around page 3 pages!
see people
us in action!
issue of Fr!day on 28 January 2010. We held our breaths and crossed our fingers. A year later, we
have over 25, 000 copies distributed in the market every week. We began with focusing on ‘the finer
cover Fr!day Issue 48 | 30 December, 2010 - 5 January, 2011 33
things in life’ and now we have evolved and have become an ‘events and entertainment weekly’,
The
poses have almost
Some people and
on fire.
set our camera screens
perhaps the only one in the country. Our effort to provide as much information to our readers about
we hope you know burning already?
Glam
Don’t ask where, Aren’t your pages
S
g!
pages of papparazi-in
who - enjoy our four not stop.
our clicking will he came without a crown, but with or with-
AT THE END
But, don’t worry
out it, there was no doubt that she was Miss OF THE DAY,
UK Nepal. Proud to have won this historic I MAKE SURE
I FULFILL ALL
events and entertainment news has hopefully been fruitful.
title of the first Miss UK Nepal but with-
MY ROLES.
out an air, Nabina Gurung walked into ECS
Media for our scheduled rendezvous. The
winner of Miss UK Nepal beauty pageant held in the UK
in October has an outgoing personality and an unfailing
Giver
charm. From winning the title to organizing a huge charity
When we decided to come out with a special 50th issue edition, it was both exciting and nerve-
show in the UK to aiding an old-age center, Divine Service
Home, here in Nepal, Nabina Gurung has proved herself
worthy. However, this 23 year old beauty queen believes
that she has a lot to give to her country. “I love my country,”
she says “but due to circumstances I had to opt to go to UK
wracking. The increased number of pages and the desire to give the best of the bests to our readers
to continue my further studies. After living in UK for quite
some time now, I can totally relate to why people want to
run away from Nepal. But, I plan to come back home in the
long-run when I am able to offer more to my country”, she
elaborates. A nurse by profession, she is a glamorous figure
was a challenge that all of us readily embraced.
Text: Yukta Bajracharya, Photo: ECS Media
and a head-turner. More in her own words, below:
You are a glamorous person but UK Nepal felt like the best plat- society with a greater degree of tion about it. People in the UK do
your profession is that of a nurse. form to do so. I knew that I had ease. Promoting Nepal as much not know about it much. And the
Why opt for nursing as a career to win, not be the second best as I can, especially for Nepal little promotion that is there is
when you could have opted for a IT’S IMPORTANT TO
In this special edition we start with the Best of Spotlight where we bring you 15 of the best in-
but win the title as the first Miss Tourism Year 2011, is also an- through word- of-mouth. People
more glamorous one?
Being glamorous and being a
UK Nepal. I had participated other responsibility of mine. in London somehow know about BE FASHIONABLE.
earlier in a beauty pageant here Nepal, but our country is not
nurse, I think can go hand in
in Nepal itself and I knew that What did you find the status very well known outside of Lon-
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
hand. Initially, nursing was not of Nepalis in UK to be like? COUNT.
the overall experience would be don. Hence, the Nepali Ambas-
on my agenda. In fact, I was When I was participating in the
a lovely one and that I would sador to the UK and myself, are
forced to study nursing by my pageant, it had only been a year
learn a lot from it. planning for a tour around the
sister and brother-in-law. How- or so that I had lived in the UK. UK in March. We will be visit-
ever, through the years that I So how was the actual I found out that Nepalis were
terviews we have had so far; their inspiring stories and what keeps them going. We also have the top
practiced nursing, I fell in love experience?
with the profession. This is a
very fulfilling career and there is
As expected, it helped me a lot I KNEW THAT I HAD TO WIN, NOT
in my personal development and
a different happiness in helping I also enjoyed the whole process BE THE SECOND BEST BUT WIN THE
people and serving them. I have of the pageant. I worked hard TITLE AS THE FIRST MISS UK NEPAL.
worked in a few hospitals here in during the training sessions but
Nepal and I love being a nurse. I had fun too – from the contes- always associated to the Gur- ing universities and other places
tants to the trainers, everyone khas and were respected by the and talking about Nepal as well
What was the main motive
was very friendly. people there for the same. There as the Nepal Tourism Year 2011.
50 events and product launches of the year gone by and four full pages of the best photos featured
behind you participating in the
Miss UK Nepal Contest? is a full-fledged Nepali commu- There aren’t other plans as of
What do you think are your nity in the UK and the Nepalis,
I was there to win. I wanted to responsibilities now that you yet. I plan to go with the flow.
prove myself to the people who one can see, have adapted to the
have won the crown?
underestimated me and Miss British way of life. If you com- What brought you back to Ne-
I am currently an ambassador
pare the Nepali youth there and pal this time of the year?
for Childreach International
here in Nepal, for instance, you On 4 December, I, along with
Nepal and will be fulfilling my
can see that the Nepali youth the first and the second runner
duties as one. Apart from that, I
living in the UK are more ac- ups of Miss UK Nepal and an
have always felt that one should
in the Hall of Frame section till date.
tive and outspoken. However, organization called Nepalese
give to the society. Had I not
despite the adaptation, they are Community UK, had organized
won this beauty pageant, it
very grounded and rooted to the a charity show in Wembley to
would have been very hard for
Nepali culture as well. raise funds for Childreach In-
me to do so as there were high
ternational Nepal. I am here to
chances that I would be doubted To what extent is Nepal known handover the money to the or-
for my credibility. But now that in the UK and how are you ganization that we have planned
people know me as Miss UK
Nepal, I will be able to organize
planning to promote it further?
Taking into consideration the
to donate the money to. Plus, I I WILL COME
am very attached to Nepal and BACK TO NEPAL
Nabina Gurung, the first ever Miss UK Nepal, makes it to our special edition cover. This glamorous diva
programs, reach out to the high- Nepal Tourism Year 2011, there
would love to come back any
er levels of people and help the has sadly been very little promo-
time of the year. !
WHEN I HAVE
MORE TO
OFFER TO MY
When you look into the mirror, what do you see? COUNTRY.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
The first Miss UK Nepal
One adjective you would use to describe yourself?
I DON’T Responsible
talks to us about her experience so far and how her love for Nepal keeps pulling her back to the country.
WANT TO BE How important is glamour to you?
I eat, sleep and live glamour
A PART OF 2010?
The best year of my life, yet.
THE CROWD, I What would be a complete Nepali woman for you?
WANT TO BE A Someone who is responsible in all the given roles yet someone
who can adjust to the 21st century.
“SOMEONE”.
Want to know where Kathmandu eats out? In our Gourmet section, we do exactly that. We con-
ducted a survey where the who’s who of the Kathmandu social scene told us about their preferences.
Do read on to find out which restaurants made it to the top 3.
With these and so much more, we have reviews of the socio-politico scenario of the country by
Binod Bhattarai, reviews of the best and worst gadgets of the year by Paul Reitman, movies and
books to look out for in 2011 and interesting insights on New Year resolutions and expectations of
the New Year in Maverick’s Musings and Different Strokes respectively.
The daunting task of sorting through tons of material and to choose the best was very graciously
undertaken by the in-house writers Shreeya Joshi, Yukta Bajracharya, and Mannat Shrestha along
with our reporters Anshu Khadka and Sheetal Singh Thakuri. Our contributing writers, Prasanna
K.C., Sumit Poudyal, Sunita Gurung and Sumina Subba’s articles make it to our 50th issue as well.
Meeting deadlines, running from one event to another to continuous brainstorming sessions to bring
something new and fresh to the readers is always a challenge. It takes a fantastic editorial team which
comprises of enthusiastic in-house writers and talented contributing writers, photographers and design-
ers to make it all happen, ably supported by an energetic marketing department. From the ones who were
there in the beginning to the ones who are there right now as a part of the growing Fr!day team, all
efforts are highly appreciated. I take this opportunity to thank our tremendously talented team, and our
faithful readers who have time and again given us feedbacks on how we could make our product better.
A toast to the 50th Issue of
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people Best of
Spot Seema Gurung and Arabinda Subedi
d
in a place like nepal we hesitate to even
utter the wor
light
vagina in front of peop le. Two individuals dared to go be-
d what it means to be
yond the word to make us understan
a woman by staging eve ensler’s play “ The Vagina mono-
prison” in kathmandu.
logues - any one of us: words from
Though their work was not easily supported, seema gu-
inda sudebi, Capac-
rung, program executive at psi and arab
ity building manager, Chaudhary group, took the initiative
ine issue.
to campaign the importance of the uter
— Mannat Shrestha
We mark our 50th edition by
retelling the inspiring stories
of some of the personalities
that were featured in the
Spotlight section.
Rabi Karmacharya ak Dr Sandy Scott
the slightest opportunity to sne
when everybody looked for a warm mannerism,
rya, a man with sandy scott visited the pheriche hospital (est. 1975)
into the us, rabi karmarcha ing up a great paying job
decided to stay back with a mission. giv run-
during his unsuccessful attempt to zenith mt. everest.
Valley, he volunteered in the The hospital run by himalayan rescue association
as an iT engineer in the silicon ed
st of villages, helping less privileg (hra) was renovated with the help of the Climbing
down schools of the remote s that the objective of
nepal explain doctor. he has greatly assisted to raise funds in england
children. The founder of ole lity education. This nonprofit
the org anization is to deliver high qua language
to equip the sanatorium which provides medical servic-
lum based content in nepali es and rescue aid to the locals, trekkers, mountaineers
organization develops curricu
the one laptop per Child (olpC) and porters. “i have visited nepal 25 times in the last
to run Xo laptops made by every
these small green laptops to 22 years. i usually come to nepal to visit the pheriche
consortium. he aims to provide
s by 2015. hospital”, says the climber who is in his 60s.
child in nepal’s public school
Fr!day Issue 50 | 13 - 19 January, 2011 11
people Nakim Uddin
definitely not an early bird, but his love for
cinema is his motivation to look forward to a
new day. nakim uddin is the man who has in-
troduced of international standards movie halls
in nepal. back in the days when kathmandu
lacked good movie complexes, this pioneer
Mathura Shrestha
took over Jai nepal and turned it into a movie
paradise.Though the chairman of Quest en-
mathura shrestha is no tertainment still faces many challenges due to
raised
ordinary man. born and political constraints, he continues to offer the
in dhanding, he rem inisces nepali consumers the most modern cinematic
that his musical journey experience.
age
started from the tender
of three. The man has even
ca
been entered in the lim
book of records in 2009 for
music
composing the shortest
bar com position. he does not
by any
believe in being inspired
bollyw ood or western music,
ition
but rather creating recogn
of his own. Eu Hazur hazur Thapa
who says only men can play golf? eu
proves that women are not to be underesti-
the game of
mated when it comes to mastering
discipline, patience and commitment. she may
she is
not look like the stereotype golfer, but
good at it. This lady golfe r was encouraged by her
a, a retired
husband, krishna narayan singh Thap
army officer. This dedi cated player started her ca-
for 14 years.
reer in early 1996 and has continued
Tashi Sherpa
, along with late
on may 29, 1953 Tenzin norgay
sir edmund hilary, was the first person to plant
cessfully climbed
foot on mt everest. having suc
the highest peak thrice, the legend’s grandson,
d runs thick.
Tashi sherpa, proves the bloo
even though he failed to rea ch the peak on his
second time.
first attempt, he succeeded the
This passionate climber has also travelled to
ing of the famous
antarctica to help in the film
hollywood animated movie “happy feet.”
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Rabi Raj Thapa
his was a name much in the news during
may/June 2006, but unfortunately for the
wrong reasons. rabi raj Thapa was in line,
to be the next inspector general of police.
if not for the tumultuous days following Jana
andolan 2006, he would have. even so, the
57 year old is still as sprightly as he was in
his heyday and with a smile he talks about
his new profession as the president of the
nepal amateur boxing association.
Jan Salter to humans as important,
people may consider only issues related
her animal issues are
but Jan salter is of a different breed. for
as significant.“if you don’t know how to love animals, then you
is no reason why we
don’t know how to love people. plus, there u
should not care about animals”, says the founder of kathmand
al lover has been
animal Treatment Centre (kaT).This anim
ed for the homeless and
involved with maiti nepal and has work
raise a number of mar-
the mentally challenged. she has helped
ginalized children. invol ved for long in implementing animal birth
been honoured with
control and anti-rabies programs, she has
the “extraordinary Com mitment and achievement award.”
Subash Rai
training but
a man with no formal
one who wields his inn
ate talent to Viplov Pratik
usands, subash rai, is a harauney, mero
captivate tho
know him “Aparichit sahar, anjan safar bhayera pani d
master illustrator. most antim rahar” are the words of the poet who has no gree
for bringing to life a simple frog’s tale ik had no plans to
uto’ through for fame or recognition.Viplov prat
in ‘bhaktaprasad bhagy more into filmmaking
become a poet; the storyteller was
his superb illustrations, adding a and journalism. The positive feedback
s from his friends
amphibian. so he turned to manjushree Thapa
hint of nepalipan to the did not convince him,
in his originality and role in the writer’s
his forte lies
ma to evoke for honest opinion. she played a big
his effervescent charis - journey in poetry, by convincing the nepali Times to
laughter in the most serious of situ publish his work. “This encouraged me.
so thanks to her,
ations. This freelance cartoonist cur- poetry from then on”, says the artis
t.
, but never i continued with my
rently resides in the us The man who romances with wor ds desires to represent
by the charm
fails to be mesmerized nepal through his writing.
of kathmandu.
people
Meret M21 yer mber
e
nove
from 12 to d an exclusive op-
ha
kathmandu itness the works
po rtunity to w one of the
ngall,
of marc Cha t artists of the
mo st prominen granddaugh-
. The
20th Century who painted
r of the man and fantastic as
te as
compositions et meyer, brings Finn Thilsted finn Thilsted cap-
a fairytale, mer al: The magic Just like any other foreigner in nepal, Haushala Thapa
his camera. but
ep
“Chagall in n co-curator of ture d the beauty of the country through
he
f Colors.” T also the vice he is not just ‘an-other’ foreigner. he was in the country youthful yet immensely inspira-
o al for five years. tional are the traits that define
the ex hibition is tee as the ambassador of denmark to nep
the Commit re, he held a solo exhibition that haushala Thapa. in her early 20s,
president of in paris. Though at the end of his tenu
ured on film. The she is considered as the first lady
all
marc Chang le to spend a lot saw a series of photo that he had capt
sh e was not ab great artist she man whose passion was to capture everyday happenings prime minister-to-be of nepal, by
ent as ambassa- her friends. her ambitious goals
the
of time with te his work. on cameras assures his biggest achievem
plans to prom
o dor in nepal was prop er usage of the danish govern- and achievements leave no doubt
for their assumption. The Vice
ment’s money, for nepal’s betterment.
president of Children and youth
first is looked upon as a mother
by the children at the shelter. This
young mother Teresa sponsors
two kids. “i want to bring these
kids up without discrimination.
i’m trying to treat them the same
way my family treats me”, says
the woman, who is on her way to
build a brighter new nepal.
Kunda Dixit &
Gemunu Amarasinghe is
it da Dix
Eminent Nepali publisher Kun
peace into the
determined to bring sustainable His
forefront of public consciousness in Nepal.
newest effort towards this is building a peace
‘Frames of War’
museum – with the innovative
photo exhibit as its foundati on. For this initial
ether a selec-
project, Dixit has brought tog
tion of powerful photos from his trilogy of
its aftermath,
books on the ‘People’s War’ and
alongside the work of acco mplished Sri Lankan
inghe.
photojournalist Gemunu Amaras
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feature
issues that matter BINOD BHATTARAI
is a journalist who runs
2010
The writing workshop
(t.writing.w@gmail.com).
party that seems sure of what
it wants, a communist republic
– additional time to strategize.
The other parties also had little
to lose as they could continue
staying in power, without being
answerable for not producing
the constitution.
Search for a prime minister
After June, the political parties
spent much of the year making
claims for government leader-
ship. The Maoists want them to
be allowed to lead an all-party
government – perhaps rightly,
given their strength in parlia-
ment is larger than the two
other large parties combined.
The other parties have refused,
The Worst is Over… Is it?
arguing that the Maoists should
first do away with their combat-
ants and militant wings before
they would support the Maoists
to lead an all-party government.
Both are right in their own ways
but want things to be at their
2
terms, therefore the stalemate.
010 had begun with the the training the Maoists were It was, and is still, common
hope that Nepal would providing to their cadre. knowledge that there will be no
get a new constitution The Maoists eventually with- constitution and peace until the
that would be followed drew the strike but the damage Maoists sign on the agreements.
by fresh elections, and stability had already been done. Apart But no party was or seems will-
and prosperity. That was not to from the economic losses, it fur- ing to try to bring them back to
be. Instead, in terms of all of ther eroded the confidence the Singhadurbar.
the aforesaid, the country prac- political parties and their lead- Next came a series of failed
tically remained where it was in ers had among themselves and attempts to elect a prime min-
end-2009. their peers. ister to replace Madhav Kumar
Those were the days of There was also an underlying Nepal, who as a caretaker has
political instability triggered message in the Maoists’ move; already spent a record number
by the resignation of Pushpa they were not interested in hur- of months in office. This was
Kamal Dahal as prime minister. rying up to try to get a consti- a result of the Constituent
It affected constitution writ- tution and were more concerned Assembly rule requiring the
ing because the Maoists did about coming back to power. party to lead government to
not want to let it happen, and The uncertainty continued until obtain 301 votes (of 600 and
the parties in government were the 28th when the political par- not just the highest number)
content with sharing the spoils. ties reached an agreement to and the UML’s decision not to
Still politicians from both sides extend the constitution-writing vote either way, among others.
continued to promise that there deadline. (The public was also And with the basic issues men-
would be a new constitution by told there had been an agree- tioned above still unresolved
28 May 2010. ment that the prime minister (except that the MPs cannot
The general anticipation for would resign, which the parties remain neutral any more, that
a new statute and scepticism re- spent another month to confirm is if they abide by the Supreme
sulting from the state of affairs or deny, until Madhav Kumar Court decision) it is unlikely –
was also reflected in the media. Nepal stepped down in June- unless the leaders realise the
Many had even begun publish- end). urgency of making peace and
ing countdowns to remind one The extension of the dead- institutionalising democracy
and all – especially politicians – line served all the parties well. – that Madhav Nepal may be
about the approaching constitu- It gave the Maoists – the only heading back to Koteshwor
tion making deadline. any time soon.
By late March the optimism Meantime, Ram Chandra
of getting a new constitution Poudel of the Nepali Congress
had begun to fade and the same managed to make another record
politicians and spin-doctors that of sorts – of failing to win an
promised to deliver a statute a election despite being the only
month ago were shifting posi- candidate. He has been claiming
tions. They had begun planting that he should be elected for he’s
debates on the possibilities and the only candidate in the race.
ways of extending the consti- This, however, is unacceptable
tutional deadline in the media. to the other biggies, the UML
By the time May arrived there and the Maoists, who want
was almost universal certainty the parliamentary procedures
that there would be no consti- changed for having a fresh elec-
tution. tion (This argument came to the
This was confirmed in early fore after the government pro-
May when the Maoists, rather rogued the budget session fol-
than worry about the consti- lowing the manhandling of the
tution, decided to try to wrest finance minister while he was
control by enforcing – what about to announce the budget).
was originally supposed to be Every other party in parliament
– an indefinite strike until the has been waiting to see which
prime minister resigned. The way the wind will blow before
days preceding the May 2-8 making any commitment.
strike involved massive show-
of-strength on May Day and a The way ahead
carefully planned build up, in- Less than five more months re-
cluding media “sightings” of main before the next constitu-
feature Fr!day Issue 50 | 13 - 19 January, 2011 17
tion-writing deadline expires. In a way the special task not be possible now given the Constitution. Getting them
But little has changed in the force was successful to a large There were internal fissions and also be- to at least start discussing
political landscape to suggest extent even though some have abouT 210 cause the Maoists have now ar- the options still plausible
that there will be a constitution also questioned the rationale issues ThaT The ticulated what they want in the could give one and all a rea-
on 28 May 2011. Instead, there of having such an arrangement new constitution – which they son to hope that 2011 could
already are eerily familiar signs when there’s an entire CA paid ConsTiTuenT had not earlier – to which the be different.
of events that could lead to the just to make sure that it writes assembly (Ca) other parties do not agree. What to do with the Con-
next deadline – and another a constitution. But in end-2010 had noT been The intra-party disputes stituent Assembly itself is an-
possible extension or something even the task force had become do not make efforts to manage other question that the country
else that one cannot even ration- practically useless because the able To agree the mess easier. The unsettled may need to debate. Given the
ally think about at this stage. parties could not agree on gov- upon when leadership issues within the cost of the assembly and its
A section of the Maoist par- ernment formation. The parTies Congress and UML, and tussle failure to do what it was sup-
ty has already said it will pur- As if these distractions were over the party line in the Mao- posed to, it is now clear that just
sue what it calls a jana bidhroha not enough, all the political had puT in ist ranks are all too well known. extending its term may not re-
(popular revolt) – seemingly parties that are supposed to be Their drafTs But as Gupta told Kantipur ra- sult in a constitution. Further,
aimed at all the parties and peo- leading the constitution making someTime in The dio, the hope that the Madhesi also given that the larger body
ple that do not confirm to their process are distracted by their parties could emerge as a strong was largely unable to come to
ideology. This is likely to unset- own internal conflicts. There- middle of 2010. democratic bloc is also fading agreement – and it was the
tle any attempts by other parties fore just not enough attention by deCember, owing to their inability to in- smaller body that did agree on
to move the constitutional proc- has gone into – or is likely to be The speCial stitutionalise internal party de- 127 issues – whether we need a
ess forward. given to – the statute at least in mocracy. 601 body or a smaller one is an-
There were about 210 issues the short run. It is not just the Task forCe of Therefore, even if there is an other question to discuss.
that the Constituent Assembly big three parties that are show- Ca members agreement on a prime minister – There still are 83 contest-
(CA) had not been able to agree ing signs of fission: it has now formed To seek distantly likely, as that can bring ed articles in the constitu-
upon when the parties had put also shifted to the other larger short-term gains for individuals tion that need to be resolved.
in their drafts sometime in the parties, especially those in the agreemenT on and their parties – it is difficult Therefore even if the coun-
middle of 2010. By December, Madhesi bloc. One more Mad- These issues to say the same for the constitu- try agrees to another ex-
the special task force of CA hesi party split into two in end- announCed tional differences. tension of the CA it would
members formed to seek agree- December and from what Jaya That was 2010 but 2011 perhaps make more sense to
ment on these issues announced Prakash Gupta had to tell a radio resoluTion of does not also exude much have an extension for a small-
resolution of 127 points. The 83 interview some weeks ago, even 127 poinTs. promise. Unless the political er group tasked with mak-
unresolved issues that remain his Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum parties agree to have a consti- ing another attempt to seek
are also the most contentious may be headed the same way. Congress, UML and the Mad- tution with provisions that they agreement, while the rest
ones. The Maoists want to bring The possibility of finding hesi parties on a new leader is all agree upon – and postpone of the CA members could
in the ideological ‘purity’ of the a new prime minister without as unlikely as that of the Mad- contentious issues for future be sent home. Failing this,
early 20th century that perhaps a broad political understand- hesi Parties joining hands with amendments – it is unlikely the country may – perhaps
worked for China and USSR, ing is slim and the task could the Maoists. there will be a new constitu- – have to start thinking of a
rather than what could work in become more complex as more The Maoists, UML and the tion. Even this option would constitution with provisions
21st century Nepal, and its geo- power brokers come up on Madhesi Parties had come to- first need their agreement on on which there is agreement
political realities. The other par- stage. As Gupta explained, an gether to form the government the process, as that would need and put the rest of the issues
ties disagree. agreement between the Nepali in 2008. A similar alliance may amendments in the Interim to a national vote. !
events
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TOP 3
with events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to
check out this week and the next. here are our top 3 picks:
1. HYPNOTIC FLICKERING
what’s on
be hypnotized by the intriguing photographs taken by oliver Culmann, at the 'TV Viewers' art
exhibition.
2. 'sPlat
Take all your children and get ready for a fun time as you watch 'splat, a children's musical
things to do production, in which the story revolves around the adventures of plat - a platypus.
3.TASTE THE SAKE
The smooth taste of the sake (Japanese rice wine) is, surely, all you'll want to have after tasting it at the
sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat sake Campaign at shogun restaurant.
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Adventure Camp for Youths! ART Winter Art Venue: siddartha art gallery, baber
opening date: 19 december mahal revisited
Assorted Motifs (sunday) 4218048
date: 15 January (saturday),Time: 6:30 am to 5 pm,Venue: kakani, (report at 6:30 am at opening date: 3 december (friday) Closing date: 24 January (monday)
here’s sujan Chitrakar, a celebrated
The art of living, new baneshwor), 9803039750, Closing date: 15 January (saturday) Time: 11 am to 5 pm
artist’s, collaborative solo from the
Time: 10 am to 5:30 pm Venue: kathmandu Contemporary
T
series of arTivities. enjoy these
Venue: Chai Chai Café and gallery, arts Centre (kCaC), Jhamsikhel
he YES! Club World-Nepal along with Art of Living, is orga- works of art from the artists who
Jhamsikhel 5521120
thinks that art is ‘a part of the
nizing a self development and innovative leadership training collective human psyche and integral
programs that offers life skills and a creative approach to ser- to our development as human
vice. The program challenges you to achieve the impossible, beings.’
impact change both locally and abroad, and remain stress-free. Free Entry
Students and young professionals are encouraged to join YES!
Club World, Nepal, to experience the most exciting and fascinating
programs that are life changing.
YES! Club World- Nepal, has collaborated with ANUVUTI to warm up your winter by gazing at
organize this Adventure Camp. the wondrous art works on display by
talented artists like Japanese artists:
ANUVUTI facilitates the entire experience in an attempt to cre- yuki shirai and makoto kageyama and
ate the best of circumstances for one to transform the experience nepali artists: ragini upadhyay-grela,
into knowledge, and to a new self. The programs are based on a erina Tamrakar, pramila bajracharya,
sunita rana, sangee shrestha, bidhata
combination of outdoor and indoor activities that are best suited for kC and Chandra shrestha.
students as well as professionals. (Sheetal Singh Thakuri)
Free Entry
enjoy paintings of various sorts, made Let’s Talk About Art Baby!
by creative artists yuki shirai, Chirag opening date: 18 december
‘sPlat: The Children’s Musical
bangdel, shailesh bhatt and anurag (saturday)
bangdel. Closing date: 27 January (Thursday)
Free Entry Time: 11 am to 6 pm
opening date: 14 January (friday), Closing date: 16 January (sunday), Time: 6 pm
(friday and saturday), 1 pm (sunday),Venue: shree mangal dvip boarding school,
boudha, free entry
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his year australia and nepal celebrate the
3
50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Value education
australian company The style group will
bring its children’s musical production ‘splat
to shree mangal dvip boarding school in boudha
for a three-day tour beginning 14 January. Qs Jodi
with
The Director of The Style Group, Jodi Tweed,
The musical is the brainchild of australian explains the necessity of value education in
husband and wife duo phil and Jodi Tweed, and Tweed everyday life and the importance of parents
was designed to communicate the importance of director, The style group communicating the same to their children.
good values in everyday life. it is an educational
resource aimed at school children between the ages of 6 and 12.
‘splat’s storyline revolves around the adventurous of a platypus named plat, an animal
native to australia. How do you think this event is going to want to be known as? what sort of nation do
help Nepali parents change the way of we want our children, grandchildren and future
discouraged by the actions of his colony plat embarks on a journey to right the wrongs teaching moral values to their children? generations to live in?what leadership values
committed by his friends and family. his journey seems to put nine important values – Value education is an important part of life and are vital to our future? These questions can
care and compassion, doing your best, fair go, freedom, honesty and trustworthiness, make up the foundation of a great character. The bring direction and focus to the development
integrity, respect, responsibility and understanding, tolerance and inclusion – into action. event, songs and storyline very much strengthen of a robust, comprehensive and future-focused
The songs in the musical captures these values and reinforces these messages. and encourage the idea of equality amongst all curriculum. This is why we have brought this
The event will be officially launched by the australian ambassador to nepal ms. people, groups and the importance of embracing musical to nepal; it focuses on the heart of
susan grace, on friday, 14 January at 6 pm. diversity.we would hope that the message and our relationships with one another and points
songs of the show will provide parents a fun towards a positive future for each individual.
ms. grace said: “This year australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic and interactive way of continuing to teach their
relations with nepal. education is one to the principal themes of our cooperation children on a day to day environment. Are you planning to further extend this
with nepal. ‘splat is a terrific initiative and i look forward to officially launching the program so that children who couldn’t
event in January.” What steps do you think the Nepali join the program this time could be a
education system can take to bring a part of it the next time around?
Cast and crew are made up of volunteers from australia and nepal. positive difference to their programs? yes, we are planning to extend the program.
Value education has become a significant part we are not planning to repeat the musical
subsequent performances will be held at smd school from 6 pm on the 15th, as of the education curricula in many nations in nepal ourselves but rather provide the
well as a midday matinee at 1 pm on 16 January. each performance will run for as it supports the basic human rights of value songs as a resource to be distributed
approximately 90 minutes. individuals, and becomes a great foundation for to schools across the nation. we are also
while aimed at school children between the ages of 6 to 12, young and old alike life. identifying the core values of family life in engaged in having the lyrics translated into
will delight in the musical’s energetic singing and dancing. admission is free of charge nepal can bring guidance to the curriculum. nepali, and re-recording the songs with
with an aim to impart the values contained in the production, as well as promote asking the questions – what do we want nepali musicians. it is our desire to see values
awareness of australian culture in nepal. it is hoped that this event will also assist in nepal to look like in 20, 50, 100 years time? education as a vital part of the education of
promoting tourism in nepal ahead of Nepal Tourism Year 2011, as well as reinforce internationally, what sort of people would we nepali children. (sheetal singh Thakuri)
the enduring friendship between the australia and nepal. (sheetal singh Thakuri)
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offside is an international award-
winning film, which casually and
MISCELLANEOUS caustically uncovers what binds us
Celebrating Talent
opening date: 23 december
(Thursday)
and what blind us to the differences
between our ways of life in the west
with modern day iran. it is a smart
worth a watch
Closing date: 16 January (sunday) comedy illustrating the fight for
Time: 11 am to 4 pm woman’s rights in iran. The film was
shot in iran but its screening was National Geographic have something else in store. The
Venue: art of living, new Channel
baneshwor Centre banned there. Come get yourself series is narrated through flashbacks
9803039750 inspired as you come to know about True Stories: A Life with Bears from the future.
the struggle in iran. from toothy crocodiles to 17 January, monday, 8:15pm
bal utsav – Celebrating Talent, is an gravity defying geckoes, these
initiation of the youth club “yes! Free Entry are real life. almost all cultures Star Movies
Club world – nepal” and nepal Silver Bells Night have stories about dragons, and
Children’s organization, along with herpetologist rom, now through City of Ember
date: 15 January (saturday)
the cooperation of direction nepal Time: 7 pm to 12:30 am this close relationship, discovers
(deCC).The camp has been organized Venue: insomnia lounge and bar, the true smartness of bears.
to celebrate the talents of children and durbar marg 20 January, Thursday, 7:15pm
youth aged 8 years to 18 years.The
categories for the performances are: want some good music to rock and Travel and Living
singing (solo performance), dancing roll? insomnia lounge and bar has it
(solo performance), instrumental all for you this saturday. from music Ultimate Cake Off: Legoland
music (solo performance) and arts & ranging from commercial house to Three master cake decorators
olivier Culmann photographs people compete for the chance to
Crafts (painting/ drawing). parents also watching TV and their TV sets.The upbeat rnb to electro house to
have the privilege of performing along hip hop, which would you choose? showcase their five-foot tall cake some 200 years ago, life on earth was
way, the viewers’ eyes are glued to at legoland California’s 10th dying, and in its waning moments great
with their children, except for the arts the screen, hypnotized by the images groove and move in silver bells!
category. anniversary and win $10,000. physicists, inventors, and architects
that flicker by. Come visit this photo 19 January,wednesday,8:15pm designed and built a huge underground
Cricket Camp exhibition organized by alliance city powered by a gigantic generator.
francaise in kathmandu in association The builders, though, possess some
with photo circle as he captures
Discovery Channel
forethought and, assuming that
that instant during which attention Haunting, A- Season 2 someday the surface will again be
subsides and consciousness slumbers. Jan and dale’s six-year-old son Cody inhabitable, they enclosed specific
starts talking to an imaginary friend, instructions for the citizens of ember
Free Entry and suddenly his behavior becomes to eventually escape to the sunlight.
Taste the Sake strange. Can a native american This information was placed inside a
opening date: 12 January shaman help? metal box and alarmed with a 200-year
(wednesday) 18 January, Tuesday, 11:15pm timer; by the end of that time, the
Closing date: 14 January (friday) builders reasoned, the surface would
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm be habitable.This box was then handed
Venue: shogun restaurant, baber Star World off from mayor to mayor for nearly 200
mahal revisited How I Met Your Mother years. but, as might be expected, the
‘How I Met Your Mother’ is a chain broke somewhere along the way
warm up your winter with smooth and at present the box sits in a closet,
comedy about Ted (Josh radnor)
Sake (Japanese rice wine) imported its owner not knowing of its raison
and his friends as he embarks
from Japan by moonrock international d’être. so here we are, 200 years down
on his quest for true love. it all
and exotic cuisine from shogun. avail the road in the city of ember.The city
started when Ted’s best friend,
of the discounted price, lucky draws which once flourished underground
and special menu. is now facing power cuts due to the
opening date: 6 January (Thursday) Free Entry. generators failure; two teenagers must
Closing date: 16 January (sunday) Free Entry for Ladies. try to save the city before the lights go
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm Offside – A Movie Show out forever.
Venue: shuvatara school, lamatar date: 13 January (Thursday) Tickets: rs. 300 (if booked in advance,
5522422 Time: 3 pm inclusive of vodka) 16 January, sunday, 8:25pm
Venue: martin Chautari, Thapathali rs. 400 (at the door, exclusive of
if your cricket-enthusiast child has 4238050, 4102027, 4240243 vodka) ESPN
nothing to do during his/her winter
holidays, then enroll them in this rs. 600 (at the door, inclusive of live: barclays premier league
winter cricket camp organized by vodka) 2010/11
marshall (Jason segel), dropped match: birmingham City vs. aston
the shangri-la Cricket academy.your Flagship Course the bombshell that he was going Villa
child is sure to have a wonderful opening date: 16 January (sunday) to propose to his long-time 15 January, saturday, 5:25pm
time, training under coaches such Closing date: 22 January (saturday) girlfriend and now wife, lily (alyson
as deependra Chaudhary, paras Time: 6 pm onwards hannigan), a kindergarten teacher. Animal Planet
khadka, manoj baishya and Jack dent Venue: The art of living-nepal, new at that moment, Ted realized that
(australia). baneshwor Confessions: animal hording, Jackie
he had better a move along if, he,
admission fee: rs.1,500 9841703140, 2030229 too, hopes to find true love. helping and shelly
him in his quest is barney (neil when a young married couple turns
Hypnotic Flickering Join this one of a kind, life skill workshop over their new house to 80 pet cats
which provides tools to the youth long patrick harris), a friend with endless,
opening date: 9 January (sunday) sometimes outrageous opinions, a (and growing), her family worries
Closing date: 16 January (sunday) for. Through this fantastically engaging that a hobby has become hoarding.
workshop, you can skillfully break penchant for suits and a foolproof
Time: 10 am to 5 pm way to meet women. when Ted met a bird lover clings to her houseful of
Venue: nepal art Council, baber through personal barriers, unhealthy exotics, despite an outbreak of rats
habits, whether from family, friends, robin (Cobie smulders), it was love
mahal at first sight but when things didn’t and a diagnosis of bird lung disease.
education or your job! and all this, you 14 January, friday, 8:15pm
can gain in just 7 evenings. work out, Ted realized destiny must
events
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events during the next few weeks
Shanti Utsav
date: 28 January (friday), Time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm,Venue: akshewor mahavihar,
pulchowk, 9841885972, 9851013960
date: 19 february (saturday), Time: 7 pm to 9 pm,Venue: dasharath rangashala, Tripureshwor, 4265777
he has produced some
of the most loved and hit
songs like “summer of ‘69”,
go back and listen to these songs
which are surely on your ipod.
be “a world class event” with
sound systems and stage set up
imported from india, along with
“heaven”, “everything i do i four 20x20 led screens, to en-
M
we are obviously, talking about the
“ usic has no color, no cast, no religion, no race, no bound- do it for you”. he is known one and only, bryan adams, and sure that audiences have the best
aries.” Shanti Utsav is a musical event that promises an for his husky voice and he’ll be coming to our small city experience.
his ability to make women to give a great performance. The
experience of peace with music. At the Utsav music lov- swoon all over him. if you event is being organized by Jpr so if you are a fan, you surely do
ers will be treated to music from Shesh Narayan Shrestha, still don’t know who we’re events along with simant gurung not want to miss this opportunity
Milan Tandukar, Milesh Tandukar, Tengussa Trio (Japan) + Bobin talking about, you better from odC network, and will to hear his songs live! be there!
(Nepal), Kehgo Machine (Japan) along with Naraywan Gopal Lu-
manti. The beautiful music does not end the evening. Candle Deco
by Candle June (Japan) and Spring Deco by Masala Beads will fill the
evening followed by an exclusive art exhibition by Sath Sath. Shanti
Utsav therefore brings you a musical evening with a touch of art.
The fun does not end here - the closing stages of the musical peace
art ceremony will have a VJ session as well.
“Shanti Utsav’, comes with a simple package of music and art but has
the promise of an evening full of fun and entertainment. (Anshu Khadka)
3 s
Qth bobin
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bajracharya
Committee member, sha
musiC and arT for peaCe
nti utsav
Shanti Utsav, an evening dedicated to peace via music and
arts. Bobin Bajracharya, one of the organizers of the event
shares his experience and views on the affair with Fr!day!
Since you’ve been doing this event for years now, what kind of
changes do you find compared to then and now?
shanti utsav started in november 2007. This will be the fifth year. earlier,
pasa puCha ob kai (an alumni of students returned from Japan) used
to be the organizers but now the shanti utsav Committee organizes the
event. although the organizing committee has changed, the spirit remains FAIR/EXPO
the same. and one thing changing this year is that we will have the Japanese Info Tech
band Tengusa Trio performing at the utsav. we only had local bands opening date: 1 february
performing till now. so that’s a big change. (Tuesday)
What changes do you think an event like “Shanti Utsav’’ brings to Closing date: 6 february
a society like ours. What do you intend to bring with this event? (sunday)
shanti utsav’s main theme is “peace of mind”. a mind at peace can create Venue: bhrikuti mandap
very beautiful things and make our lives happy. happy minds creates happy exhibition hall
families and happy families create happy societies. art and music have 18th Can info Tech is starting
divine powers to put the mind at peace and that’s what we are trying to do. with 300 stalls of national
happiness, that’s what we really want to share with everyone who attends and international companies.
shanti utsav, regardless of race, religion, political or social statues. Just pure The stalls will have different
music and “peace of mind”. hardware and maintenance
What gave you the idea of bringing music, peace and art products including mobiles
together? and power solutions. a great
my father died in the autumn of 2007 and my candle artist friend from exhibition to buy and look at
Japan, June, decided to visit me in kathmandu and pray for my father. we the amazing products and the
had worked on many festivals, events and concerts together in Japan. he technology on display. The major the beats of audio wizards from the
component, the iCT Conference once your feet are tired from all that
also does candle installations in big rock festivals and concerts for big world over. Come take part in a quest dancing and you want to get a slice of
names like ben harper, neil young, etc. he also travels around the world will be held on the second and that promotes love and understanding
third day of the exhibition. nepal you have plenty of options to
with the title “Candle odyssey”, lighting candle and praying at places where for each individual, come and preach – choose from. whether you’re looking
sad things have happened. universal religion. for an adrenalin rush and wish to plunge
he once told me that he wanted to teach children how to make candles digital om productions, through from sky-high peaks and dive into
MISCELLANEOUS fierce rivers or you’re looking to enjoy
so that they can earn their own living through it. so we decided to join this festival, aims to bring together a
hand with sath sath, an ngo which helps kathmandu’s street children Mountain Madness community of music and art enthusiasts mother nature’s natural beauty at the
in vocational training for generating jobs for them. June taught kids how opening date: april 12 to share a mind blowing journey with lush national parks, you can find it all.
to make candles and the kids assisted him in his art, which we decorated (Tuesday) supersonic sound geniuses, visually packed in together with mountain
shanti utsav with. Closing date: april 24 (sunday) delightful décor, spiritual camps and madness is a 3 day international
other activities in a divine location. The tattoo convention bringing together
That’s why we have candle installation as one of our main attractions in nepal has always been a constant
event calls everyone
shanti utsav every year. on the backpacker’s list of places international tattoo artists and ink
to come and lovers. The vision is to create
to visit since the early sixties.
and i am talking about really big artistic candles. dance and a platform wherein artists
boasting a rich heritage and a
share what’s can share their common
That’s how we started shanti utsav, to enjoy and share creation of our colorful and lively culture, snow
going to be zeal for body art under the
minds for “peace of mind”. capped peaks, spiritual history and
one of the same roof.
vibrant people, nepal is all set to
best surreal
host the 2011 edition of mountain
outdoor
madness. be a part of the pleasant
gatherings.
mayhem in april where you
can enjoy the vast himalayan
experience while dancing to
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events
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the year that was
event reviews of
the past year
Blasts
The Vagina monologues propagation
When: 7 march When: 10-18 august
Where: nepal academy hall, kamaladi Where: siddartha art gallery, baber
mahal revisited
To support the globally renowned a multi-cultural event, art as we
movement,V-day, eve ensler’s award winning know it got a different definition after
play ‘The Vagina monologues’ was staged at ‘propagation’. The exhibition featured
the nepal academy hall.with the slogan: the works of nepali artists such ashmina
‘Change the story of women’, a monologue ranjit and Jupiter pradhan and korean
by ensler titled ‘any one of us:words from artists such as hyun-seung kim and
prison’ was performed by five nepali actors. keun-yong park. installations such as
directed by eelum dixit, the staging went a dress made out of sanitary napkins
from the Past
through a re-run on the demand of the and an artwork made from pins were
audience and the proceeds from the sales exhibited in the gallery leaving the
of the tickets were handed over to biswas viewers in awe.
nepal, a strong group working to stop
women trafficking and abuse.
The hidden Treasure miss
music by the museum 2 nepal 2010
When: 12 march Yukta Bajracharya refreshes your memories and When: 1 september
Where: nepal army Club, sundhara
Where: patan museum, patan durbar
square
rewinds the top 50 events of the year which made
a magical evening, the second edition of news in 2010.
pepsi music by the museum organized
by hits fm 91.2 and musicology featured
artists such as manose singh, shreya
light on the plight of, and the right The life of food in nepal
sotang, mukti shakya, navaraj gurung
of education, especially of girls.
and 1974 a.d. The unique fusion music When: 20 July
The photographs engaged the
and the ethnically rich vicinity made this Where: The nepal art Council, baber
public and spoke the stories of the
event a spectacular one. mahal
underprivileged nepali girls who
lack the basic right of education in This six-day photo exhibition celebrated
their lives.
feminine force – nepal’s vibrant food culture while
venturing to raise awareness on issues
Celebration of womanhood around food insecurity in the country.
When: 12 march factory nepali new year women in Concert 7 it showcased 46 works of 18 talented
Where: alliance française, Tripureshwor 2067 eve When: 21 may photographers from across the country
Where: garden of dreams, Thamel and was able to bring out the importance
When: 13 april of food in the lives of the nepali people.
Where: The factory, Thamel a grandiose annual event that featured The night overflowed with beauty and
one of the biggest events in town during the talented women singers, the women intelligence as 18 participants vying for
nepali new year ’s eve,The factory featured in Concert series have always been 1st national Tattoo the coveted crown of miss nepal 2010
a favorite amongst the people of tried their best to impress the judges
promising upcoming indian artist aditi and Convention
her band groove adda that night. dJ nawed, kathmandu. This year, the concert and win the hearts of the audience. at
dj kranti and dJ ankit brought the house started on an emotional note by When: 7 august the end of the event we had sadiccha
down with their hip hop and bollywood remembering the initiator behind the Where: deCC hall, united world Trade shrestha as our miss nepal 2010,
numbers. great music, great food and great wiC series,Vidhea shrestha, who Center,Tripureshwor sahana bajracharya as the 1st runner-up
drinks – this event was a great way to passed away due to cancer in 2009. followed by sanyukta Timisina as the 2nd
32 tattoo artists, one convention. The runner up.
celebrate the eve of a new nepali year. 1st ever tattoo convention to be held
in nepal, this one-day convention was
a precursor to the international Tattoo
sun dance festival convention slated to be held in april 1st national mountain dew
When: 17 april 2011, here in nepal itself. bringing downhill Championship
Where: The last resort, bhotekoshi talented tattoo artists from across the When: 1 september
country and even from india, as well as Where: hattiban
a musical ritual since the past five years, juxtaposing the musical genre of metal
sun dance festival organized by The last along with the convention, the tattoo slippery narrow roads, hurdles and the
resort and moksh brought international convention was popular amongst many. blinding mist – nothing stopped the
done in conjunction with the ‘week musicians on a common ground to celebrate on the spot tattooing and piercing, 1st national mountain dew downhill
of the women’ organized by alliance their passion for music. bands like soul Train, 4th international free-hand drawings by artists and Championship from taking place on the
française and Voice of women, this artistic electro foundation and Triveni entertained indigenous film festival performances by bands such as 72 hours slated day. 16 enthusiastic riders cycled
downhill, competing with one another.
performance by ashmina ranjit was the audience who were delighted by the and alt f4 were some attractions of this
joyful sounds and the beautiful landscape. When: 25-27 June suraj bunty pandey won the competition
one of a kind. aimed at dispelling all the event.
Where: City hall and nepal Tourism followed by kumar pun and nirakar
wrongful notions about menstruation – a board, exhibiton road
natural body process thought of as a yakthumba.
stigma – the performance saw the artist bahini – life of my sisters The 4th international indigenous film
dressed in a gown made completely out of When: 17-30 april and 22-28 may festival successfully screened 14 nepali
sanitary napkins. with a coil of blood-red Where: nepal art Council, baber mahal films and 19 international films which hasya kabi sammelan
tubing around the waist, the artist walked and bhugol park, new road emphasized on traditional indigenous 2010
silently around the alliance française ways of life that lead to awakening of
compound. she slowly let flow what This photo-exhibition by debby ng cultural identities in an increasingly When: 8 september
appeared to be blood onto the sanitary and edwin koo provoked and shed materialistic world. indigenous Where: The nepal academy hall,
napkins one at a time, thus, presenting handicraft exhibition, cultural floats, and kamaladi
publicly what was once deemed private. interaction programs on indigenous Jointly organized by the indian embassy,
it was definitely an art event that marked issues were other highlights of this The b.p. koirala india-nepal foundation,
the history of the nepali arts scene. three-day film festival.
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and The nepal academy this rivers of pilgrimage The Colors of silence – them. organized by students of fine it was more than the sounds of the sax
gathering of poets was a laughter- arts from kathmandu university, and the beating of the drums. it was
filled evening. with renowned indian When: 17 septmber-1 october glimpses of mustang the event made art accessible to the much more than just a jazz festival. The
poets like surendra sharma and a Where: nepal art Council, baber When: 26 september-24 october common in the truest sense. eighth edition of Jazzmandu organized
couple of poets from nepal, this mahal Where: siddartha art gallery, baber by surya nepal brought the best
event never saw a dull moment. The rivers of pilgrimage showcased the mahal revisited musicians from around the globe to give
auditorium was filled with witty works of six talented photojournalists italian restorer luigi feini exhibited his set
mandala street festival the audience the best of the jazz genre.
humor followed by laughter, cheers some of the artists featured were ari
and applauses.
from india and nepal. The exhibition gave of mesmerizing photographs from mustang 2010 hoieng from usa, simakdialog from
the audience a chance to witness the – a place of scenic beauty and cultural When: 22-24 october indonesia and bands from nepal such as
various pilgrimages and activities carried richness where feini spent twelve years Where: mandala street, Thamel Cadenza Collective and kutumba.
out by people around rivers through the of his life as a foreigner. his photographs
Tavern Tales: kanak mani lenses of these photojournalists. paired with his own couplets lent a poetic The mandala street community strutted
dixit in communication touch and were a pleasurable watch for their best during the mandala street
mega model 2 grand
with kai bird both the eyes and the soul. festival 2010. offering plenty of freebees,
When: 13-16 september
oktoberfest various types of entertaining acts such as finale
When: 24 september-october 4 dances, musical performances and games When: 11 november
Where: yala maya kendra, patan
dhoka Where: hotel yak & yeti, durbar marg nepathya in Concert the festival was an encompassing affair
amusing the young and the old alike.
Where: army Club, sundhara
one of the most famous events in When: 28 september The grand finale of the reality show
an intellectual and humor-filled Where: nepal academy hall, kamaladi
evening, the audience thoroughly germany and the world’s largest fair, ‘image Channel’s mega model season 2’
enjoyed the conservation between oktoberfest was celebrated with with friendly banter, anecdotes, was a fashionable one. The designers put
kanak mani dixit and kai bird.The grandeur here in nepal as well. not animated dance moves and popular folk- fashion in every stitch and the models
discussion was basically about pulitizer only did kathmanduites enjoy beer rock numbers, nepathya wowed their were able to walk the ramp in them
prize winning author bird’s latest book during the evenings and events the fans in a live concert after four years. with oomph and attitude. The night saw
- Crossing mandelbaum gate: Coming afternoons, the guests also indulged along with favorites such as ‘sa karnali’ rashmita maharjan taking away the title
of age between the arabs and israelis, in lavish buffets consisting mainly of and ‘resham’, nepathya also engaged the of nepal’s next mega model.
1956-1978. various meat delicacies. crowd with musical offerings from their
recent album ‘aaina Jhyal’.
music by the museum 3
When: 12 november
8th annual anbug - Where: patan museum, patan durbar
himalayan Vw beetle africa night
square
rally 2010 When: 29 october
When: 2 october Where: The la soon restaurant,
Where: starting at bakery Café, pulchowk
durbarg marg and ending at patle khet
in namo buddha The who’s who of kathmandu filled
The la’soon restaurant with the kind
of energy expected on any night which
celebrates the spirit of africa. after a
lavish african feast, the guests were
treated with feasts for their eyes – a
fashion walk showcasing designs from
the african couture. africa night pepsi music by the museum iii
brought together nepalis as well as organized by hits fm 91.2 and
africans living in nepal to celebrate the musicology left its audience in a trance.
african culture in a very lively way. The evening was definitely mesmerizing
with the best artists of the nepali
music industry singing soul-warming
26 Volkswagen beetles and their proud Jazzmandu 2010 songs inside the romantic courtyards
owners participated in the 8th annual of the patan museum. This edition of
When: 29 october - 2 november
anbug - himalayan Vw beetle rally pepsi music by the museum featured
Where: moksh (Jhamsikhel), Jazz
2010 organized by the association of composer and musician nhyoo
upsatirs (lazimpat), gokarna Village
nepal beetle users group (anbug). bajracharya along with yogeshwor
resort (gokarna) and various other
not only were they showing their love amatya, Ciney gurung, ani Choyeing
places around the valley.
for their ride, but they were also ‘riding dolma and ram krishna dhakal.
for reconstruction’. The funds that
were collected from the rally aided an
impoverished school, ‘shree mahankal ‘marc Chagall: The magic
prastabit nimna madhyamik Vidhyala’, in
namo buddha.
of Colour’
Tgif fashion week 2010 When: 12-21 november
Where: yala maya kendra, patan dhoka
When: 13-16 september
Where: soaltee Crowne plaza re-fuzed art event kathmanduites got the rare
When: 8-10 october opportunity to witness the works of
The four days that was the Tgif Where: bhaktapur durbar square one of the most prominent artists of
fashion week 2010 was high on the 20th Centutry, marc Chagall. The
fashion with celebrity models This art exhibition held in the open exhibition was put together by the
walking down the ramp donning air of the bhaktapur durbar square spinal injury rehabilitation Centre
stylish designs crafted by talented was an attempt to bring art out from (sirC) in saanga, kavre district, with
designers from the valley. The the galleries breaking the limitations the help of Chagall’s granddaughter,
fashion week mainly focused on and restrictions posed by the closed meret meyer,one of the curators,
prêta-porter and haute couture walls of a gallery. Creative installations along with Jürg kunz, both from bern,
and was the top-notch fashion decorated the vicinity of the durbar switzerland. This exhibition was a treat
extravaganza of the year. square and the local people got to for art lovers and students.
interact with the art pieces and enjoy
events
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event reviews of
the past year
kathmandu international international dance which helped nepalis become more
familiar with Japanese culture. with
Theater festival festival origami classes, traditional Japanese
When: 17 november - 7 december When: 19 november music, kimono wearing ceremonies
Where: gurukul, old baneshwor Where: international Club, sanepa and much more, the festival was a
fun affair.
dance lovers came together to learn
and enjoy various forms of dance during
nepal’s 1st international dance festival
organized by the salsa dance academy.
dance4life
from latin dances to hip-hopping, When: 27 november
participants enjoyed dancing and learning Where: garden of dreams, Thamel
from top-notch dance instructors from
around the globe.The workshops were
followed by parties where participants got
to show off the moves that they learnt
during the day.
bringing various theatre groups from the
world over in one common stage, the
kathmandu international Theater festival Japanese festival
was a popular event amongst the people
When: 27 november
of kathmandu. The festival staged plays
Where: hotel shanker
of theatre groups from countries like
spain, pakistan and germany and was The Japanese festival organized by the
also a wonderful opportunity for the Japanese embassy in association with
Celebrating womanhood kathmandu international
a campaign initiated by restless
theatre enthusiasts here in kathmandu the Japan international cooperation development to push back the spread navadevi awards 2010 mountain film festival
to interact with international theatre
directors and actors.
agency (JiCa) was an efficacious affair of hiV/aids by reaching out to the When: 4 december 2010
youth, the closure of dance4life was a Where: The radisson hotel, lazimpat When: 9 - 13 december
grand exclusive event. Where: nepal Tourism board and City
Celebrating womanhood navadevi
awards 2010 honored nine exceptional hall
women with extraordinary stories
planet nepal which celebrated the joys and struggles
aiming to foster a better understanding
of human experiences as well as of
When: 29-31 november of being born a woman in a country the social and cultural realities in the
Where: patan durbar square like nepal. organised by Creative highlands of the world, the kimff 2010
statements, Celebrating womanhood has saw film entries from 62 countries.The
This three-day festival of arts and been able to successfully recognize the
environment was celebrated with much films were screened throughout the
contributions and hardships of women of three days.workshops on filmmaking and
enthusiasm and vigor in the patan nepal for nine years, now.
durbar square.with art installations writing were held as a part of the festival.
and performances, photography
exhibitions, scientific roundtables and
musical concerts featuring local as well dub fX expression of repression
as international bands, planet nepal When: 5 december When: 10 december
transformed the patan durbar square Where: 1905, kantipath Where: hotel yak & yeti and nepal art
vicinity during the three days.The Council
kgarira.com brought home the
festival celebrated the environment and
internationally acclaimed australian
was an effective way to make people
beat-boxer dub fX to k-town.
think about the same.
k-towners had perhaps never seen
anything like dub fX and the crowd
enjoyed itself to the hilt. performances
by bobin pradhan a.k.a himalayan bob
and the exclusive world premiere of the
video ‘Chaina’ by albatross made the
night more special.
kantipur fm’s
12th anniversary filipiniana night
When: 26 november When: 3 december
Where: rastriya nach ghar, Where: hotel yak & yeti, durbar
Jamal marg
The awarding ceremony for The filipino community in kathmandu
the different talented stars came together and held a wonderful
of the nepali music industry event to celebrate the culture of the
in conjuction with kantipur philippines as well as to raise funds to This art exhibition which included
fm’s 12th anniversary saw the transform wards 4 & 7 of nilkantha. video installations as well as a brief
attendance of the who’s who play, ventured to remove the stigma
VdC, dhading district into self- attached to hiV/aids – to bring out
of town. The audience was
sustaining ecological communities. the true expressions, emotions and the
engaged with the music from
amongst a hall packed of people, needs of rights of the victims of this
Jindabad, aastha b and many
spectacular traditional dances and fatal pandemic. The event exhibited
other performers.
songs were performed by the fillipino paintings of kapil mani dixit and
community.
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sohan babu khatri which dealt with the major corporate houses of nepal came and hype that it got. let’s Talk about the sound minds, poetry from Viplob pratik
issues surrounding hiV/aids victims together to challenge each other in a arT, baby! was a part of the series of and art installations from karl knapp and
juxtaposed against the theme of ‘nudity’. game of beach volleyball in the second arTivities by sujan Chitrakar. his works krishna Thing, the event was a memorable
week of december. in the fun-filled portrayed the need to talk about art one.The fact that the proceeds from the
weekend which included an extravagant and to make it more familiar to the event went in aid of children suffering from
republica Corporate Caribbean poolside party, eighteen common crowd. cancer, made music,art and healing must-
teams showed their team-spirit and attend evening.
snooker Tournament athletic skills on the white sands of the
When: 10 december Trisuli river. The tournament and the music, art and healing: sinners in heaven inferno
Where: hotel radisson, lazimpat blackberry-prize was won by the team
from kumari bank limited. a benefit Concert When: 31 december
This Corporate snooker tournament
was organized by the nepal republic
in memory of Vidhea Where: The regal ballroom, hotel yak
& yeti, durbar marg
media in association with hotel shrestha
radisson for the first time in an under one sun When: 18 december
effort to improve and strengthen When: 14 december Where: moksh, Jhamsikhel
business relations between different Where: basantapur durbar square
corporate groups in the country.
on the occasion of the 60th anniversary
of the refugee day, artists united under
one sun creating a lively atmosphere
stringstruck which was dedicated to the hardships and
When: 10 december struggles of refugees worldwide. apart
Where: soaltee Crowne plaza from musical performances by kutumba
and albatross, the event also incorporated celebrate the coming of a brand new
2 photo exhibits on unhCr’s role The ballroom came alive with the beats year was a memorable one.
and works in nepal and worldwide, art from dJ Varun of mTV roadies 2.0
installations by 13 nepali artists and fame. unlimited imported drinks flowed
performances and street dramas by accompanied by lavish food. sinners in san miguel new year eve
refugees and local artistes. heaven was a night of sinful fun which with mega models
was able to amuse the mind, the body
When: 31 december
and the hearts of all the people present.
Where: 1905, kantipath
let’s Talk about arT, baby! The perfect way to celebrate the end of
2010, indeed. a mega bash – omg Theme events and
When: 17 december - 27 January
Where: siddartha art gallery, baber partynepal untied to make the end of
mahal revisited 2010 and the beginning of 2011 a huge
Calling 2011 one for all. with glittering guest lists that
The musical and artistic evening which included image Channel mega model 2
celebrated the vibrant life led by ‘Jazz didi’ When: 31 december
Where: hotel malla, lainchaur winners, heart-throbbing sounds from dJ
or Vidhea shrestha saw the presence of sudan, the crowd partied 2010 away. The
many well-known faces of kathmandu from the model parades to the 100 lanterns wished upon and blown in
coming together in memory of this jaw-dropping displays of fireworks the air as a good luck sign for the new
phenomenal woman.with music from and fire-jugglers to the dancing that year was definitely a unique and hopeful
bands including kutumba, dinesh rai and never stopped – kgarira.com’s way to start to 2011.
soul-inspiring music from the revered
indian fusion band ‘stringstruck’ blended
with the beautifully decorated soaltee
Crowne plaza pool-side; antiquity had
packaged a magical evening. powerpacked
performances and fusion tunes from
purbayan Chatterjee, indrajit dey and
anubrata Chaterjee left the audience in
a trance through their fusion tunes.
riverside resort beach
Volleyball Tournament
When: 10-12 december it was perhaps one of the most popular
Where: riverside spring resort, art exhibition inaugurations, and it
kurintar most aptly deserved all the recognition
kutumba Collaborates
with albatross
When: 25 december
Where: 1905, kantipath
The audience would simply not let the musicians
leave the stage. encore after encore, the
collaboration between kutumba and albatross
was a milestone in the history of music concerts
in nepal. The fusion of albatross and kutumba
felt nothing short of heavenly.
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Text: Yukta Bajracharya and Shreeya Joshi
of
our cameras have captured the essence of all the
happening places in kathmandu. dance parties, concerts,
seasonal celebrations, festive celebrations, beauty pagaents,
conferences, launches - you name it!
our photographer’s have spotted the who’s who of
k-town in various modes - some readily posing for their
cameras, some shying away while some in their candid
moments.
here we lay out the best of our captures for you - can you
spot yourself and the ones that your eyes want to spot?
Our hall of frame is filled with glamorous
faces. We are proud to have you grace our
pages and definitely glad that throughout
the year, our cameras have been one of
the reasons that made you smile.
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The various festivals, musical concerts
and expos around the 2010 calendar
added colors to our clicks. we have been
able to capture shots where we saw the
people our cameras loved, with the people
they love. it is indeed a pleasure to see
happiness reflected in each of the faces.
as we wrap up our reels from the past
year, here’s us wishing you an eventful year.
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he came without a crown, but with or with-
out it, there was no doubt that she was Miss
UK Nepal. Proud to have won this historic
title of the first Miss UK Nepal but with-
out an air, Nabina Gurung walked into ECS
Media for our scheduled rendezvous. The
winner of Miss UK Nepal beauty pageant held in the UK
in October has an outgoing personality and an unfailing
charm. From winning the title to organizing a huge charity
show in the UK to aiding an old-age center, Divine Service
Home, here in Nepal, Nabina Gurung has proved herself
worthy. However, this 23 year old beauty queen believes
that she has a lot to give to her country. “I love my country”,
she says “but due to circumstances I had to opt to go to UK
to continue my further studies. After living in the UK for
quite some time now, I can totally relate to why people want
to run away from Nepal. But, I plan to come back home in
the long-run when I am able to offer more to my country”,
she elaborates. A nurse by profession, she is a glamorous
figure and a head-turner. More in her own words, below:
You are a glamorous person but UK Nepal felt like the best plat-
your profession is that of a nurse. form to do so. I knew that I had
Why opt for nursing as a career to win, not be the second best
when you could have opted for a
but win the title as the first Miss
more glamorous one?
UK Nepal. I had participated
Being glamorous and being a
earlier in a beauty pageant here
nurse, I think can go hand in
in Nepal itself and I knew that
hand. Initially, nursing was not
the overall experience would be
on my agenda. In fact, I was
a lovely one and that I would
forced to study nursing by my
learn a lot from it.
sister and brother-in-law. How-
ever, through the years that I So how was the actual
practiced nursing, I fell in love experience?
with the profession. This is a As expected, it helped me a lot
very fulfilling career and there is in my personal development and
a different happiness in helping I also enjoyed the whole process
people and serving them. I have of the pageant. I worked hard
worked in a few hospitals here in during the training sessions but
Nepal and I love being a nurse. I had fun too – from the contes-
tants to the trainers, everyone
What was the main motive
was very friendly.
behind you participating in the
Miss UK Nepal Contest?
What do you think are your
I was there to win. I wanted to responsibilities now that you
prove myself to the people who have won the crown?
underestimated me and Miss I am currently an ambassador
for Childreach International
Nepal and will be fulfilling my
duties as one. Apart from that, I
have always felt that one should
give to the society. Had I not
won this beauty pageant, it
would have been very hard for
me to do so as there were high
chances that I would be doubted
for my credibility. But now that
people know me as Miss UK
Nepal, I will be able to organize
programs, reach out to the high-
er levels of people and help the
i don’T
wanT To be
a parT of
The Crowd, i
wanT To be a
“someone”.
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The
Glam
aT The end
of The day,
i make sure
i fulfill all
my roles.
Giver
society with a greater degree of
ease. Promoting Nepal as much
Text: Yukta Bajracharya, Photo: ECS Media
has sadly been very little promotion
about it. People in the UK do not
as I can, especially for Nepal know about it much. And the little
Tourism Year 2011, is also an- promotion that is there is through iT’s imporTanT To
other responsibility of mine. word- of-mouth. People in London be fashionable.
somehow know about Nepal, but
What did you find the status our country is not very well known
firsT impressions
of Nepalis in UK to be like? outside of London. Hence, the Ne- CounT.
When I was participating in the pali Ambassador to the UK and my-
pageant, it had only been a year self, are planning for a tour around
or so that I had lived in the UK. the UK in March. We will be vis-
i knew ThaT i had To win, noT
be The seCond besT buT win The
TiTle as The firsT miss uk nepal.
I found out that Nepalis were iting universities and other places
always associated to the Gur- and talking about Nepal as well
khas and were respected by the as the Nepal Tourism Year 2011.
people there for the same. There There aren’t other plans as of yet.
is a full-fledged Nepali commu- I plan to go with the flow.
nity in the UK and the Nepalis,
one can see, have adapted to the
British way of life. If you com- What brought you back to Nepal
this time of the year?
pare the Nepali youth there and
On 4 December, I, along with the
here in Nepal, for instance, you
first and the second runner ups of
can see that the Nepali youth
Miss UK Nepal and an organiza-
living in the UK are more ac-
tion called Nepalese Community
tive and outspoken. However,
UK, had organized a charity show
despite the adaptation, they are
in Wembley to raise funds for
very grounded and rooted to the
Childreach International Nepal.
Nepali culture as well.
I am here to handover the money
To what extent is Nepal known to the organization that we have
in the UK and how are you
planning to promote it further?
planned to donate the money to.
Plus, I am very attached to Nepal
i will Come
Taking into consideration the and would love to come back any baCk To nepal
Nepal Tourism Year 2011, there time of the year. ! when i haVe
more To
offer To my
When you look into the mirror, what do you see?
CounTry.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
The first miss uk nepal
One adjective you would use to describe yourself?
responsible
How important is glamour to you?
i eat, sleep and live glamour
2010?
The best year of my life, yet.
What would be a complete Nepali woman for you?
someone who is responsible in all the given roles yet someone
who can adjust to the 21st century.
entertainment
let the good times begin
Rises,
Falls
and Ressurections
We are halfway there in the English Premier League, thanks to the freeze there are few games yet to
be played, but the table is as confusing now as it was last month.Today, I am trying to recap the half
season just passed.The hits and the misses, and the bargain sales and the big cash bust.
– Dr. Banu Sharma
Chelsea
Manchester Last season’s champions Chel-
sea - what a way they started
their campaign- 21 goals with
no reply in 6 games by Octo-
senal at the Emirates summed
up a nightmarish November
and December for manager
Ancelotti. New Year, new
reasons for the goal drought.
Anelka is misfiring from all
sides. Lampard who was out
since September, is back now.
United
ber. The players were saying beginnings. Well there was Terry had an unknown injury
that they will have the title a spark of resurgence when which was supposed to lay
wrapped up by the end of De- they won over Bolton, just for him out for a long time, he is
cember. Well, they were lead- it to nipped at the bud with the back thankfully. Should the
They are the only team un- ing by 8 points at that time, dramatic 3-3 draw with Villa. team suffer any more injuries,
beaten this season, but do not and a goal difference of 20 or So, not many hits here. Their they can kiss the trophy good-
have much to show in terms of so. Come November, things new boy, Brazilian midfielder bye. Will Drogba’s missed
better with time. The problem
points. They lead the table due started falling apart. Liver- Ramires from Benfica for 22 penalty in the draw against
the team has faced has been their
to a superior goal difference, pool beat them 2-0, then a 3-0 million Euros, unfortunately the Spurs make all the dif-
inability to find replacements for
their away form has been dis- humbling at home by Sun- was not as good as expected. ference for them this season?
the likes of Scholes and Giggs.
mal, 2 wins and 7 draws. The derland, followed by a defeat Yossi Benayoun is still injured. Not a predictable season for
Nani has been a revelation and
draws were dramatic, the game by Birmingham City and the Drogba being struck down the champions - they lie 5th in
has matured a lot since last sea-
with Everton for example. They thrashing they got from Ar- with malaria is one of their the league table.
son. Berbatov started the season
were cruising at 1-3 and at the
as a new signing, then was quiet
88th minute they were level.
in front of goal for 10 games
United blew a 2 goal margin to Black-
, just to resurge against
Tottenham
salvage a draw! Same at Fulham
bur n where he got in 5 goals, a
Nani missed a penalty that was
feat he shares with just 3 other
a heartbreak. But his audacious
premier league layers. The next
goal against Spurs should make
half of the season, the team
Hotspurs
it to all the recap TV shows at
needs someone else to score the
the end of the season. The team l
goals, along with temperamenta
missed the defensive partner- rmi ng
. Berbatov and under-perfo
ship of Vidic and Ferdinand
Roo ney. An attacking mid field-
Now that they are back, will team really needs.
their away form improve? Not er is what the The revelation this first season was playing for the senal, their rivals, of Wil-
Hargreaves played after 2 years
so much, they drew at Birming- half ? Tottenham Hotspurs, reserves. The same person liam Gallas. The Spurs to-
out, just to pull out with a ham-
ham last week. Summer transfer wow!! What a way to storm of whom SAF is said to tally controlled the game
string. Is his career at OT over?
for the club was not as dramatic into the knockout stage of have told Harry Redknapp and won when they played
Everyone loves a success story
as the yesteryears! The Ameri- the Champions League! is a “bad omen”. Spurs are Arsenal earlier on. Who
and such is the story of United’s
can owners are a bit tight fisted, eard And Gareth Bale, the 4th at the tables. Their would have thought after
. summer signing, an unh
but business was conducted prince of European foot- shrewd buys have proven 17 years they would finally
of player, Bebe from Portugal.
SAF had already bought Her- ball, who does not want to be a super success. Van beat the Gunners! They are
He was definitely an impulsive
nandez from Chivas before the him right now! He is in De Vaart, a bargain buy the dark horses, who may
buy, bought before any big club
World Cup knowing his talent. almost everybody’s fan- has proven his worth many also lay claim to the league
would take him. Is he a diamond
This buy has been a success. He tasy football team. This is times over. Then there was title this season, highly un-
in the rough, or just a dud buy?
bought defender Chris Smalling the same person who last the free transfer from Ar- likely though.
Time will tell.
from Fulham, who should be
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Liverpool
Liverpool started the season as dismally as
they ended it. New manager, but old faces,
Hodgson had to deal with the flops of the
Rafa era, and managed a few himself too.
Rest of the teams
had their own transfers, some good, some well.....
His greatest feat is keeping the likes of Pepe
Reina, Torres and Gerrard. His buy was Joe Cole on
a free transfer, everyone expected him to lift the team off the The season so far has seen very tabloids up in a tizzy printing PFA player of the year? Or will
rut. Uh!oh! He was red carded in his first game, and then in- few sackings in comparison to something or other everyday for Rooney rise up from the ashes,
jured and when on the field he was mediocre. He only proved last year. Many are walking a weeks. a veritable Phoenix and deliver
his worth on the New Year by snatching a victory right at the tightrope. Heading the list, An- The games that truly make SAF the title? Cannot discount
death when they played Bolton. celotti, and Hodgson. Fulham the league the best in the world Drogba, should he be fully cured
has had a horrid season. They were not so many this time. off his malaria and 100% fit, may
are currently languishing at Arsenal beating Chelsea was prove to be the scourge of every
Manchester City
Manchester City, who did they not want to buy
the relegation zone along with
the Wolves and Birmingham.
In my opinion the team to go
the turning point for Arsenal’s
season, the time when the boys
became men. Liverpool’s bright
team Chelsea plays. Who will
be the final top four teams? It
should be exciting, the league is
down would be, Wolves, West spark was the injury time win- very competitive. Lose perspec-
at the beginning of this season? Terry, Torres,
Brom and Wigan. It is not cast ner against Bolton. Man City tive, you are out. This season
Ibrahimovich, Edin Dzeko to name a few. With
in stone, as we have teams like has yet to play cohesively. Ba- unlike the previous is not a two
unlimited resources and owners desperate for a
Fulham, Everton and Villa per- lotelli is a talent, but his sullen horse race. 5 teams are in in the
champions league spot, they did land up with
ilously skirting the drop zone. face and antics on field does not fray. It just takes one or two bad
some good buys, Ballotelli, Silva, Yaya Toure to
I had thought Blackpool would endear him to many. Man City’s games to change the table, Chel-
name a few. Now with the winter window open,
struggle, but their performance belief came in with the thrash- sea being an example.
expect Dzeko to come through the doors. All
shows grit and determination ing of Fulham 4-1. Sunderland My prediction for this sea-
have come in with inflated weekly wages but are
and are up until now and safe. with their talismanic signing, son1. United 2. Arsenal 3. Chel-
yet to play cohesively - too many misses in front of a goal.
Newcastle has been doing good, Asamoah Gyan, hammered sea 4.City / Tottenham. Who
their strength is in their striker Chelsea 3-0 and now are 6th in knows, I could be way off. But
Arsenal
Have Wenger’s young players, not so
young anymore, finally grown up? Their
season started inconsistently, with unbeliev-
able draws and loss at home, but now after
beating Chelsea they have put in consistent ef-
forts to win a game. Their transfers in the summer
had more defense players, and striker Chamakh on a free transfer.
Koscielny got sent off on his debut! With Vermalen out injured,
they are still a bit suspect at the back and it has shown in their
past 19 games. The Cecs transfer saga refuses to die down, the
young captain is back from injury along with Van Persie. Their
combination is potent in the field. Should they remain injury free,
Arsenal may be able to nick the trophy come May end.
NOW SHOWING
Andy Carroll, who got his first the table. Chelsea unfortunately
No One Killed
Jessica
call up to the England team. Bad is still seeking their season re-
a political thriller, set in
boy Barton is keeping us enter- vival game, as for Man United
new delhi where two tained, has got red carded just this is their season to lose.
women Jessica's sister, once. That is a change! They are top with two games
sabrina and the feisty TV
reporter, meera drum
The first half of the season in hand. They need to shore up
up every resource at was not without drama. Trans- their courage and play well on
their disposal to outwit fer requests from Tevez and the road, that should give them
manish at his own game,
if the truth is to have any
Rooney not negotiating his con- the elusive 19th title.
chance of prevailing over tract was the highlight. Rooney Half the season is over, the
money and political clout. has set a precedence. Threaten to second half has started, lots of
Piranha 3D Cast: rani mukherji, bidhya balan
leave the club and the wage de- games to look forward to. Will
Director: raj kumar gupta
after a sudden mands are met. In other words, your team go higher or slip
Ek Din Ek Raat
underwater tremor
sets free scores of 24 hours is all utsav do the Rooney! That seems to down? Will Berbatov receive the
the prehistoric man- and his friends get to be what Tevez tried, homesick- golden boot for highest number
eating fish, an unlikely prove their side of the
story, in this thrilling
ness was the excuse given by of goals scored? He is on 14 at
group of strangers
must band together and suspenseful movie. the club. Well both are still at present, with Tevez 12 and Andy glancing at the table this pres-
to stop themselves Cast: diya maskey,Vinay the club with a hefty pay raise. Caroll 11. What other superla- ent moment, this is what I feel
from becoming fish shrestha, pooja lama, karma,
anup baral, prabesh giri, Cannot rule out both leaving tives will be added behind Gareth the table will look like come end
food for the area’s
new razor-toothed
menuka pradhan and Jasper
neupane
come next season, Tevez most Bale’s name? Will his scintillat- of the season. To answer all the
residents. Director: dev kumar certain. Rooney had baggage to ing form continue or will he be above questions, tune in every
shrestha
Cast: elisabeth shue, carry prior to that bombshell, a flash in a pan? The Welsh wiz- week and watch your favorite
richard dreyfuss and Jerry
o’Connell his ‘extra-curricular’ activities ard can carry the game entirely teams play. Enjoy the games and
Director: alexandre aja www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220
outside his marital home had the by himself. Will he be named the let my team win !
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friday picks
Movies in
2011
The Hangover 2
in the follow-up to the record-breaking hit comedy The
hangover, phil (bradley Cooper), stu (ed helms), alan (Zach
galifianakis) and doug (Justin bartha) travel to exotic Thai-
land for stu’s wedding. after the unforgettable bachelor party
in las Vegas, stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe,
subdued pre-wedding brunch. however, things don’t always go
as planned. what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what
happens in bangkok can’t even be imagined.
— Prasanna K.C.
Judging from what’s currently in
the works, 2011 will be a big year
for action-adventure superhero
movies as well as sequels to
previous successful franchises. We
take a look at the top ten movies
to look forward to in 2011.
Hancock 2
Pirates of the Caribbean: The summer of 2011 will see the return of will smith
to the role of the superhero hancock. This movie will
On Stranger Tides be based on relationship between smith’s character and
his soul mate mary embry originally played by Charlize
Johnny depp will be back to reprise the role of Jack sparrow Theron. The only hitch is that there’s word on the street
in the fourth installment of the pirates of the Caribbean that Theron is not on board with the project as of yet.
franchise. however, the movie will be without actress kierra
knightly and actor orlando bloom, both of who expressed a
desire to take their career in a different direction. The film, di-
rected by rob marshall will be based on the pirate novel, “on
stranger Tides” by award-winning writer Tim powers.
Transformers 3
The planned release date is June 29th, 2011. expect the
original cast to return and more robots to be introduced.
if you’re looking for one more reason to collect more
plastic toys, this may be it.
X-men: First Class The Adventures of Hotel Twilight Saga:
Tintin: Secret of the Transylvania The Breaking Dawn
not to be left out of Unicorn
the superhero genre, This should be a if you haven’t
X-men: first Class is This 3d motion capture treat for animated already read the
due to be released in film is being directed comedy lovers. The book, this is how
the summer of 2011. by steven spielberg and plot of the film has the story unfolds- Harry Potter
The movie which fo- will star daniel Craig, dracula, the mummy,
the werewolf and
bella and edward
get married. edward
and the Deathly
cuses on the relation-
ship between a young
Toby Jones, Jamie bell,
nick frost and mack- frankenstein hanging and bella think she Hallows Part II
Charles Xaiver and enzie Cook.The movie around an eastern might be pregnant. The final book of the harry potter Thor
young magneto will depicts the adventures european hotel however, Carlisle series is being split up into two with the box office success of such marvel superheroes as
be directed by bryan of a young reporter- after being made doesn’t think it’s movies. on July 15th, the final film of spiderman, iron man and wolverine, it was only a matter of
irrelevant by modern this blockbuster franchise will debut time until the norse god Thor made his way onto the silver
singer (director of Tintin, and is based on possible for Vamps
technology and ideas. in theatres. david yates is directing screen. with australian actor Chris hemsworth in the lead
X-men 2), and should the character created to reproduce, but the motion picture which will see
The movie is sched- role, and a supporting cast that includes veteran actress
re-invigorate, if not by author georges he is wrong. and yes, daniel radcliffe, emma watson and natalie portman and samuel l. Jackson, The mighty Thor is
re-invent, the winning remi, known by his pen uled for a september edward still keeps rupert grint all return for one last schedule to hit movie theaters in may 2011.
X-men franchise. name ‘herge’. 2011 release. his makeup on! adventure at hogwarts.
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You Know When The Son of Heaven
The Warlock The (Chung Kuo #1)
Men Are Gone
— siobhan fallon Secrets of the — david wingrove
Science Fiction
Fiction/Drama
Immortal Nicholas
one of the few to escape the
in these interconnected Flameler Palace fall, Jake was a rich broker
short stories set in fort — michael scott with a bright future ahead of
Fantasy/ Thriller him. forewarned, his world
hood, Texas, fallon pro-
vides a rare insight into the crashes down when he finds
in this fifth book of the himself in the middle of a
emotions of military wives. series, “The secrets of the struggle for future when
They tell about how each immortal nicholas flamel”, Chinese airships and strange
character has to face the the main character; sophie glacial structures surface in
long absence of their hus- has to find an immortal to the skies forcing him to enter
bands mingled with the fear teach her the earth magic. the ‘world of levels’.
of being another war widow. she cannot be helped by
each of the eight stories nicholas flamel as he has
shares the complexities of
the characters when they
fallen into unconsciousness.
hence, sophie has to race The Kid
— sapphire
cope with such a prolonged against time to meet the Fiction
absence. challenge and find her twin “The kid” is the sequel to the writer’s
who is in the hands of the 1996 novel, “push”. The novel follows
notorious dr. dee. the son of Claireece “precious” Jones,
the sexually abused main character of
the prequel. This is his coming of age
off the shelf
story as he nears manhood, surviving
through the gritty turns of life alone
with the heart of an artist.
BOOKS
Heartless
— gail Carriger
paranormal romance
Late for Tea at the set in the alternate history version of
Deer Palace Victorian england, where vampires and
— Tamara Chalabi werewolves were welcomed in the society,
Non-Fiction
“heartless”, is the story of alexia Tarabotti.
to look out for in
however, she cannot be affected by super-
during the 20th century, natural powers as she is ‘soulless’.
2011
the Chalabis were the most
influential people in iraq.
They were the initiators of
modernity but were forced Midnight and the
to leave the nation during Meaning of Love
the 1950s. The book records — sister soulijah
the writer’s return to her urban fiction/ street literature
homeland reconnecting with
in this charismatic love story, the pro-
her family’s glorious history
with a stimulating perspective tagonist is searching for his wife in the
at a lost land. foreign land of Japan. The book is the
sequel to her previous best-selling novel.
— Sumina Subba
23 Things They Don’t
44 Charles Street Tell You About Walk the Wild Road
— danielle steel
romance Captalism — nigel hinton
Children’s fiction
— ha-Joon Chang
when the main character tries Contemporary economics
to cope up with a bad break when the 13 year old,
while trying to save her job and The professor of economics leo, is coerced to flee
house on 44 Charles street, she dissects the ruling economy away from home, he
decides to take in 3 roommates. of the world – capitalism. he meets exciting characters
each character comes with presents a compelling picture through his journey, from
their different histories and has of the shift in economic energy greedy soldiers to a fel-
challenges to face ahead under around the world. each of his 23 low runaway to becoming
one roof. steel returns with a propositions is witty and logical a thief himself. his only
heart warming story based on but the book is far from being mission is to find a place
human relations. anti-capitalist. to call home.
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maverick’s musings different strokes
I Resolve…. Breaking Myths and Redefining Roles
A
— Sunita Gurung
t this time of year, we all ways wanted to sound like the
begin to scramble to put
i am one Mahotella Queens, the South
our lives in order, as if who shies Africans who brought Paul Si- Year 2011 entered the scene shrouded
there is something mag- away from mon to fame!), dance the lam- in showers, a wet inception for a
ical or apocalyptic about a year new year’s bada (now this is no idle threat
ending and a New Year begin- because I love to dance but salsa
country still reeling under a cloud
ning. We race to dust off the resoluTions. and merengue are tiresome), do of ambiguity. We refuse to let that
diet books, the exercise books, Come on – iT’s martial arts (fuelled by Crouch- dampen our spirits and our hopes are
the career switch books, the self- daunTing ing Tiger Hidden Dragon), travel
high even when we are still ruled by a
help books, the looking-deep-in- to Tierra del Fuego (except this
to-yourself books, the lifestyle
enough To seT was inspired by Che’s travels and shadowy group of people who never fail
change books. The list goes on. goals ThaT i he’s long gone). OK, so this is to capitalize on their vested interest.
Predictably, most New Year’s know i will the goofy list.
resolutions range from the stan- probably noT On a more serious note (and The much awaited toasting is over and the clinking of glasses
dard fare of I must go on a diet, no sniggers now):
I must become a vegetarian, I aCComplish, I will look back at 2010 and
has left behind memories of the year gone by. while the high
energy levels have almost whimpered away and the hangovers
must exercise more, I must save so why share learn from my accomplishments have faded we have a whole year to look forward to. To…more
of power cuts, uncertainties, scandals, and no government to
more money, I must start look- ThaT laCk and mistakes.
deal with all of that. and, we have just turned 50 issues old and
ing for a new job, I must find I will be patient and generous
the right girl/boy friend, I must
of resolVe with the people who need my
have a strong team worthy of mention who made that feasible.
Clearly a team works and a government doesn’t! every new year
cut back on work hours, I must publiCly? support (but don’t line up yet!) it has become more of a custom to religiously make resolutions
spend more time with my fam- which eventually finds its way in our cerebral trash bins just as
ily. Of course, if they are close quickly as it was formulated. while we wait for a year to do the
ephemeral honor, this country can rightfully boast of promises
to the heart, they are rarely re- being made and broken just as quickly. while we lose count of
vealed. the number of times that we have been taken for the ride, we
In an informal (entirely un- still wait in anticipation for that somebody to take the role of a
scientific) poll I did, this was redeemer. seriously roles have to be redefined!
the repertoire that came up. “I
want to be a better person, be from the controversial elections for the most coveted post to a
football match where the three likely candidates showed off their
more patient, tolerant and give evident midriff more than their skills,year 2010 gave nepal a
love and kindness to everybody.” plethora of reasons to smirk more and smile less. if only govern-
What are you after – the Dalai ing a country would be as easy as kicking a football and progress
Lama’s job? Out of the mouth could be measured in terms of an advancing paunch. albeit,
of a young one came the words, persistence is definitely a virtue that has proved its existence
to a high decree; even the lone man standing for the race could
“I want to spend more time with have possibly forgotten the number of times he had to trot in
my family.” Well, she’s trying hot pursuit but hasn’t given up. The quest has been a long one
to be a world-class gymnast so at the expense of receding hairlines and shiny black pate giving
I guess she probably means less way to silver streaks. but hiding behind the veil of intellectual
time on the beam and the vault. argument is the undeniable secret desire of attaining power just
to misuse it.
“I need to manage my life better,
so I’m not always running from
pillar to post,” said another who while we lose CounT of The
used to be a yoga fitness queen. mahotella Queens number of Times ThaT we haVe
“I don’t know, maybe I will actu-
ally get married and get a job”, ity for my actions; I should stop I will not tolerate phoney and been Taken for The ride, we
said the eternal student now being a jerk. disrespectful people (whoever sTill waiT in anTiCipaTion for
I am one who shies away you are, I can hear you breath-
moving on to her fifth degree!
from New Year’s resolutions. ing).
ThaT somebody To Take The
“I want to make sure I piss off
my boss so I get transferred,” Come on – it’s daunting enough I will continue to help all role of a redeemer. seriously
was offered up by one candid to set goals that I know I will those who are in my life, and roles haVe To be redefined!
soul. Another lofty creature re- probably not accomplish, so why come into it, and do so unstint-
marked, “I want to do something share that lack of resolve pub- ingly (no, I’m no Mother The- while the debacle continued we were saved face before we could
for humanity.” “It’s not New licly? But in the spirit of this resa wannabe, I leave that to be mortified any further when anuradha koirala was declared the
Year’s, enjoy Christmas first”, discourse, I began the tedious others). Cnn hero of the year. so what if it took an international recogni-
snarled another curmudgeon. job of soul-searching and my I will make my health a tion to salute the hero in her, every nepali has admired her for
scattershot mind came up with priority (but not about to decades. and that every nepali played a significant role informing the
The fun ones are those who sea of humanity which championed for a cause and a course was
don’t make resolutions but try a multitude of idiocies. take to vipasana or vegan- fashioned. in the month of may, the hero in us was given the much
to get something done and then I want to learn Italian, it’s ism). needed wakeup call and confirmed that a show of teamwork does
call it a resolution. Like the one language that is almost a I will try to follow up on a have a resounding impact.
food expert who saved up for a caricature of itself in the way pipedream to start a trust fund
month-long cooking course at it’s spoken; but sadly, I don’t have for victims of abuse. but somewhere the magic proved futile when the biggest sport-
that handsome Italian would-be I will continue efforts to ex- ing event ended with the finest teams battling it out leaving
the French Culinary Institute, the final assumption as - individual talent dominates but only in
indulging a long-held dream opera singer teaching me who plore creative initiatives in the- conjunction with perfectly executed teamwork. perhaps late paul
of eating his way through New complimented me on my ac- atre and film arts. the octopus (may god rest his soul) got better media coverage
York City. The quid pro quo cent even though my vocabu- A solemn promise I make to than the players who sparkled more in commercials and less on
when he achieved this was to lary was limited to numbers and myself – I refuse to be cynical the field. while the yankees put up a great show, they got sadly
greetings. Then again, maybe I and will continue to embrace life overshadowed by their unsightly attire which had the fashion
deny himself scrumptious des- police hot on their heels long after the event was over.
serts, red meat, pâté and all that should revisit Arabic so I can re- and people with the same un-
red, red wine. Ah, the loneliness sume my tryst with calligraphy abashed enthusiasm, trust and definitely we don’t need labels as fashion security blanket but
of the eternal dieter. – but that’s like a 10-year plan. integrity that has always been we’d certainly like to own a prabal gurung dress. his signature
The tougher resolutions are Perhaps I will attempt a chick my way. style had the panache to woo even america’s first lady who wore
the ones you never hear about. lit, tell-all tome, and that could However silly your resolu- one of his creations. once again a role was redefined and a myth
lead to a screenplay outline (and tions may seem, allow your- was broken. hopefully he is contemplating on starting a chain
I mean, who ever really says here. while we eagerly wait, fans of bryan adams needn’t wait
– I should go into therapy; I the Palme d’Or at Cannes??), or self to dream the impossible, any longer as tabloids have flashed that he will be performing in
should work harder on my rela- maybe I should chronicle family don’t reach just for the moon the city soon. wouldn’t get any better to witness a show by this
tionships; I should cut back on memoirs (and wait for that Pulit- but that outermost galaxy and icon and what a way that would be to have a rocking start to
smoking, drinking and woman- zer Prize to knock at my door). I always be passionate, daring 2011. let’s toast to that !
izing; I should take responsibil- could learn to sing a capella (al- and different !
gourmet for the adventurous palate
FRIDAY NIGHT HANGOUT
Surprisingly (or not), Jhamsikhel more than half of our discerning re-
toppled Thamel and other locations spondents, the fact that it has so many
over people’s preferences for a Friday options contributes that the fact that
night. Why? Because the vibe is home- no particular restaurant from the area
ly, the crowd is disciplined, the service has grabbed a spot on our Top Three.
is excellent and a variety of cuisines While it is in love with Jhamsikhel, the
is on offer. While Jhamsikhel draws crowd is still loyal to Thamel!
1.THE FACTORY 2. HOUSE OF MUSIC
kathmandu’s most prominent (and the “it’s unpretentious, laid-back,
only) theme restaurant undoubtedly houses great live acts and is THE FACTORY
the
stands out as the most sought after teeming with good vibes- going against the grain,
friday night hangout. going against the perfect to let your hair down res taurant has been de-
gh
grain, the restaurant has been designed on a friday night.” – Aditi signed to look dark, rou
and rugged, and it doesn’t
to look dark, rough and rugged, and it
fail at any of it with ropes
Shrestha
doesn’t fail at any of it with ropes making making up for curtains
up for curtains and the unfinished ceiling. 3. CASABLANCA and the unfinished
with four nights of live music a week, “it’s chic and private with access ceiling.
you shouldn’t be surprised if you liter- to our own little juke box.” –
ally don ’t find a spot to step on during Shavona Shrestha
friday evenings. The music is eclectic; the
crowd is hip, loud and wild; and the food
is usually good.
A WHERE DOES
metro comes with all it has to offer – branded outlets,
congested traffic, shiny billboards, dark alleys, garrulous
comrades, secretive colleagues, skyscraping dreams and
demanding deadlines. In the midst of it all, one thing that
a metro has on offer is life – beautiful, fun, engaging and encour-
KATHMANDU
aging – the force that sweeps you off your feet and makes you for-
get all that’s bothersome for all that’s worth. The brain works to
please the heart and the heart is pleased when it indeed is. Some
find a way to their heart through their senses while others give
away to their own abstract pervasions of bliss.
When Mannat (true to her name) wished to analyze the rela-
EAT OUT?
tionship of taste buds and heart, we set out on a quest for how
Kathmandu seeks to please its everyday cravings, literally. A hun-
dred Kathmanduites (at heart) were enquired about their tastes
and preferences for occasions; the result – a medley of tastes too
difficult to generalize yet comprehensive enough to offer a win-
dow into what makes us all a part (or apart) of this crazy city.
Fr!day gives you a reflection of what was quoted – your tastes,
your preferences and most importantly your ‘self ’. Research: Mannat Shrestha, Text: Sumit Poudyal
WORK LUNCH
Work lunches have to be uncluttered, pro- restros, no hotel stands out. But what we
fessional, sophisticated and that is reflected know of Kathmandu’s taste by now is that
in Kathmanduites’ preference for star ho- work lunches are short, serious, secluded,
tels over any other place. Nevertheless, silent and sober. Much work going on with
drawing on the tragedy of Jhamsikhel food, eh?
1. IMAGO DEI 2. ILLY CAFÉ
sheltered cozily on the ground floor of a small- “it is just above my clinic, the staff and
from-outside wide-on-the-inside building, imago service is wonderful. [i] am hooked to the
dei is a spacious arrangement of couches and lattes there; the kitchen staff make all my
low tables. The glass windows offer a view of the outlandish changes to their regular menu
outside weather and if the car parked belongs without any complaints!” – Dr. Banu Sharma
to you, you wouldn’t mind occupying a spot
IMAGO DEI on the patio surrounded by bamboo planta-
tions. The neat and minimalistic look adds
3. CHEZ CAROLINE
“no time to keep on endlessly experi-
sheltered cozily on the up to its comfort quotient while the urban
gro und floor of a small- menting - i have a couple of places i keep
e wide-on-the- feel about itself makes it a choice of the returning to: Chez Caroline…The food and
from-outsid
i is uber-discerning urbanites. The soups are
inside building, imago de service is what i am looking for. i am not
a spacious arrangement
of filling, the snacks are clutterless, the main seduced by fancy decor.” – Sangeeta Thapa
couches and low tables. course is undisturbing and the desserts
heavenly.
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FAMILY DINNER Shrimp Cocktail, Rs. 300++ Rancher’s Eggs, Rs.165
Family time is not time spent, it is time invest- the key element when Kathmanduites choose a
ed – in coming closer, bolstering bonds, pulling spot, one with unimposing ambience, friendly
pranks and celebrating love. Family dinners service and soft environment. And of course, cu-
are largely private affairs in quiet and assuring linary variety and value for money come into the
spaces undisturbed by troublesome traffic, tipsy scene because one place has to satisfy all includ-
teens and freaked out party animals. Decency is ing the one who takes care of the check.
1. ROADHOUSE CAFÉ
roadhouse has a major
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roadhouse allow for din- bottle
of
ing affairs that can stretch with beer free
i
asha
longer thanks to their
proximity to residential
areas while Thamel road-
house located in the heart
of the city favors families
with working members.
you know what you’re
going to order at road-
house – the nepali snacks
for starters, the pizza for
main course and the cof-
fee to wash it down. The
ambience is comforting, Moksh
the food is predictable, the ROADHOUSE Jbar
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and the finances are within The ambience is comfor
t-
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,
your reach. ing, the food is predictable
the service is amiable
are
2. DECHELING 3. FIRE & ICE enough and the finances
“i have been going there with my family for “apart from the obvious within your reach.
the last 12 years. it has a big garden and a reasons like great taste and
play area for my nieces and nephew. and perpetual maintenance of the
of course, the service and the food is good quality of food, it’s the favorite din-
too.” - Malvika Subba ing place for everyone at home.”
- Tushar Shroff
LAZY WEEKEND Aalishan
Jawalakhel, 5550039
Third Eye Restaurant
Thamel, kathmandu, 4260289
Where would we find you on a lazy weekend? es that offer light brunch or a satiating late after-
Two-fifths of our respondents would stay home noon lunch outdoors with fresh air (breezes are
Thai Soup (Tom Yam Kung), Rs. 415 Almond Cake, Rs. 170
while one-fifth would hike, bike or drive to out- acceptable for summer only) and some sun (read
skirts. And that is how resorts survive – espe- a lot of for the cold weather). It is only natural
cially the ones with a bounty of sunlight and a therefore that the amount of outdoor space a
big pool. The ones who go out yet not outside place has on offer is directly proportional to the
the city on a lazy Saturday afternoon prefer plac- people who visit that place.
warding time. The lazy chairs,
the sun-kissed outdoors and
the uplifting sense originat-
ing in open spaces and fresh
air make it stand no less for
Yin Yang Restaurant Third Eye Bakery
the word it stands by. find a Thamel, kathmandu, 4701510 Thamel, kathmandu, 4701510
better way to unwind from
the karmic cycle of human life
than the one that lets you de- Veg. Gold Coin Rs 160 Vintage Special Pizza, Rs.375
tach yourself for an afternoon
while all the while providing
yourself a medium to get
back to it. The surrounding
complex complements your
worldly attractions – art, mu-
sic and beautiful people with a
lot of musings below the scalp.
2.VESPER
“[V]esper because i like the
MOKSH garden, the sun and the food
The name speaks for the out there.” – Bhushan Thapa
place. Time spent alone, The Ghangri Café
pulchwok lalitpur, 5528703 Vintage Café & Pub
time spent chatting with 3. MIKE’S BREAKFAST Visit us for sumai open momo and many wood land Complex, durbar marg, 4254831
a friend or time spent
more Chinese Cuisines
“on lazy weekends, i will
discussing the nuances of 1. MOKSH usually be having a [b]runch at
a
everyday life – in all terms moksh – the name speaks for
rewarding time. mike’s breakfast. a rejuvenating
the place. Time spent alone, time breakfast is always fun after a
spent chatting with a friend or night out.” – Aarati Jyoti
time spent discussing the nuances
of everyday life – in all terms a re-
gadgets
T
BEST
his past year has seen new
tech come in and out of
our lives as fast as we can
get through the revolv-
ing doors at KTM’s new shop-
ping malls...and with most of us
(being the fickle consumers that
we are) opting for new technol-
ogy that makes budgetary sense
over tech sensational.
&
Take for example Microsoft’s
Worst Tech
miserable attempt this year
at introducing a smartphone
geared for teens. The Kin was
in 2010
a scaled down phone that had
tight integration with Facebook
and Twitter, two of the most
popular social networking tools
of 2010, yet the US release and
then cancelled European re-
lease make this the biggest fail
of 2010. Even teens today are – Paul Reitman
smart enough to know that a
phone that can’t play games or
sales “halved” by Apple’s iPad DVD players. Logitech also has
run apps is over-priced – no
sales, says Best Buy CEO Brian in 2010, The ipad the Revue TV product (Google-
matter what the cost!
Dunn. beCame king driven) that attempts to combine
In 2010, the iPad became of deViCes for web videos with TV channels, if
you can ever figure it out. This
king of devices for surfing and
consuming media of all kinds, surfing and product was clearly brought to
albeit without being able to dis- Consuming market ahead of its time, which
play Flash from popular web- media of all perhaps is just around the corner.
sites. Despite this limitation
and the iPad’s high price (over kinds, albeiT or on a flat screen TV. The idea
$500 USD), Apple has sold over wiThouT of wearing funky glasses is ap-
palling from a fashion sense, and
7 million tablets in just twelve being able To seems it would be an impossible
months (with a 95.5% market
share) and with no other manu- display flash pre-requisite in the home, as
facturer coming close despite from popular many of us already can’t find
the remote when we need it.
last minute attempts during websiTes. How about hunting down a pair
2010 to catch up. For exam-
Other failures with 2010’s en- of glasses to boot! However, the
ple, the ViewSonic “G” tablet
lightened consumers include $2000+ USD 3DTVs make ex-
The Kin is in sharp contrast was pulled from store shelves
Google TV which represents
, cellent 2D televisions as well,
one of the biggest hits in 2010: when it was discovered that the
a cutting edge tech idea that so if you got the bucks...
phones running on the Android graphics display processor was
hopes to merge the Internet with And for those that had more
operating system, with that soft- not up to the job, and customers
normal TV viewing. Hard to clas- bucks to spend on gadgets in
ware designed by search giant were totally disgusted with this
sify as a device, and even harder to Like Internet TV and cheap- 2010, one hit in the Canon ball-
Google. Hundreds of thousands tablet’s performance. Yet 2011
use, you can find Google TV built er tablet devices, 3D TV sets park was the Canon G12 com-
of Asians per day are activat- promises a boatload of other
into many Sony TVs and Blu-ray are starting to pop up in show- pact point-and-shoot, as this is
ing Android-based phones, and iPad-like devices, with most
rooms around the world, and a semi-professional camera that
over 55 million new users were includes HD video recording
even here in Nepal. It’s hard
added in 2010 alone. This was a at 720p with manual focus and
to say whether 3DTVs like the
big win for Google, even though RAW processing. I use the ear-
Samsung UE467000 and asso-
Android’s big brother “Chrome” lier prototype, the G10 intro-
ciated 3D glasses SSG 2100RB
seems doomed. Chrome is an duced in 2009, and this class of
will be a hit or a miss...it’s too
operating system geared for camera is the next best thing to
early to tell, as early adopters
netbooks, which were eclipsed a much more expensive, larger
are a bit shy about criticizing
this year by Apple’s introduc- and heavier DSLR. The G12 fits
their $2000+ USD investment,
tion of the iPad. So in other in a small purse or a very large
and there just isn’t that much
words, Google Chrome is most pocket, and is built like a little
3D media out to view.
likely DOA for 2011. tank, producing superb digital
But for folks that can’t focus
their left and right eye simulta- photos and movie clips.
neously on any given spot (2 to Well, that’s this year’s round-
3% of the population at large), up of best and worst tech, with
3D tech today just won’t work, 2011 sure to bring on even more
and for others, headaches or amazing products and equally
other eye strains could occur; amazing duds. In 2010 we saw
consult your physician if in one clear game-changer, the
doubt, so says the manual. iPad, and 2011 could also be
having more features than the
Personally, I have not been another year that produces a
original success story and with
impressed with 2010’s 3D revolutionary product...can you
a much lower price tag.
technology, either guess what that would be?
In sharp contrast to 2010’s
iPad and iPhone 4 successes – in the theatre
the iPhone 4 introduced in June
The impending death of sold almost 3 million in just 3
Chrome is directly related to days – there have been a slew
the decline of netbook sales, of tech gadget disasters, with
which dropped dramatically in the Cisco Flip Slide HD pocket
2010. Once upon a time (just cam being high on the list. This
18 or so months ago) netbooks over-priced addition to the pop-
were considered a viable alter- ular Flip HD line of camcord-
native to shoppers needing a ers is a big fail for customer’s
laptop, or for those with light inability to figure out how to
computing needs, such as get- use it, coupled with an insulting
ting emails and using the web. $250+ USD price tag for a cam-
Once the best new tech of 2009, corder that shoots mediocre HD
netbooks are passé with netbook video at best.
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Communion
The calm in the morning, the chaos at night – Kathmandu,
the capital city of Nepal, has many faces. Our lenses have
captured the laziness in the morning, the commotion and
confusion in the afternoon, and the rocking nights that
in Commotion
Kathmanduities are so accustomed to. Living the city life
can be quite a hullaballoo, but it’s amazing how we still
find time to relax and revel in the simpler things. Here is
Text: Shreeya Joshi, Photo: ECS Media our beloved Kathmandu as we all know it.
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bazaar
markets & launches
Launches that made Headlines in 2010 Compiled by: Shreeya Joshi and Avishek Raj Pradhan
AUTO and its size and shape is considered
perfect for the congested and narrow
HYUNDAI
APPLIANCES
roads of Kathmandu. Price on request. Sonata
BAJAJ Ph:434921 Laxmi Intercontinental, one of the CG ELECTRONICS
authorized distributors of Hyundai
Discovering Bajaj vehicles in Nepal rolled out the Sonata, Front Loader
Hansraj Hulaschand and Company, the in July. Sonata adopts Hyundai’s new CG Electronics, a subsidiary of the
authorized distributor of Bajaj bikes HONDA Chaudhary Group, launched the “CG
“fluid sculpture” design language
for Nepal, introduced the 150cc DTS-i Dazzler and boasts outstanding performance Front Load Washing Machine, in July.The
Discovery in Nepal, in September. The Syakar Company launched a new with segment-leading safety and fuel front door feature of this novel product
new two-wheeler is a perfect blend of version of the Unicorn, the CB efficiency. Price on request. Ph: 4460712 helps it stand out from competitors and
power and fuel consumption and falls Unicorn Dazzler, in October. Equipped makes loading and taking out clothes from
under the economy class category. The with a 150cc improved Honda engine, Sipradi Trading, the sole distributor of the machine an easy task.This powerful
price of the bike is Rs.1,59,900. the bike is rich in style, and is targeted Tata Motors for Nepal, in October. The performer has a washing capacity of 7 kg
Ph: 4220094 at young executives and students. The diesel version is priced at Rs. 2,740,000, and weighs 73 kg. Ph: 5525041
Dazzler is priced at Rs. 2, 60,900. with a mileage of 21 km per liter,
Ph: 4225490 whereas the petrol version, priced at
Rs. 2,395,000, gives a mileage of 14.5 km BEKO
DUCATI
Accord per liter. Ph: 4250610
The eighth-generation Honda Accord, Introducing LCD
with its irresistible combination of style, Orbit International introduced the
looks, comfort, power and luxury was LCD TV from Beko, an internationally
God of Bikes introduced by the Syakar Company, in renowned home appliances brand, in
By bringing three differe
nt August.The sedan boasts a 2.4 liter
i-VTEC engine, intelligent 5-speed NISSAN Indica Rolls November. The Beko LCD TV boasts
exceptional quality of components
cycles in in terms
models of Ducati motor automatic transmission with paddle shift Nissan Teana Considered to be good including HDMI ports, PC Input and has
s Trading, ance and worth the
November, Turbo Motor and sports an aerodynamic design that Durga Brothers and Sons, the authorized of perform Vision Art technology for crisp display.
the author ized dealer of Ducati in makes high speed cruising a breeze. Price price tag, the Indica V2 DL
E, was
of riding distributors of Nissan vehicles for Nepal, ding,
Nepal, made the dreams on request. Ph: 4225490 launched the Nissan Teana, in October. introduced by Sipradi Tra
possible for
the wonder bike in Nepal, t The car which includes a 2.5-liter the authorized distributor
for many. The company brough Tata vehicles, in August. The
ts of the Monster 696, engine sports features like automatic ude
eight uni transmission, sunroof and leather seats. car has features that incl
otard lamp,
Monster 796 and Hyperm Price on request. Ph: 4362992 A/C, child lock, rear fog
796. Price on request. Ph: with
tachometer and utility tray at
9851052708 coin hol der. The car is priced
Rs. 1,395,000.
MARUTI SUZUKI Ph: 4230340
EECO
The attractive and affordable Maruti
EECO car, specially designed for Nepal,
was launched by the Chaudhary Group,
in November. Powered by a1196cc VOLKSWAGEN EVO STORE
petrol engine and a five speed manual
transmission gearbox, the car delivers Luxury Cars Portable Projectors
high performance and acceleration Pooja International of the Vishal Group Evo Store, which houses big brands
with excellent fuel efficiency. The formally introduced the Volkswagen like Apple, Bose, Sharp, JBL, Bowers
Maruti EECO five-seater is priced at range of automobiles in Nepal in and Wilkins, launched the ‘NP series’
Rs.1,560,000. Ph: 5545892 September. The Volkswagen models of portable wireless LCD projectors
introduced by the group were – the (NP905G DLP, NP54 DLP and NP216
Beetle, priced at Rs.4,125,00; Passat, DPL), in July. The new projectors are
priced at Rs.5,925,000; Passat CC, characterized by their outstanding image
KIA priced at Rs. 6,275,000; Tiguan, priced reproduction, combined with quick and
Twister Smooth Sorento at Rs.5,675,000; and Touareg, priced at intuitive operation, and are very easy to
Honda’s 110cc CB Twister, a sharply styled Continental Trading Enterprises, the Rs.6,800,00. carry about. The price for these, ranges
CHEVROLET commuter bike was launched by Syakar in authorized distributor for KIA motors from Rs. 52,000 to Rs.300,000.
August. CB Twister offers an unbelievably in Nepal, launched the Sorento, in Ph: 5525041
Beat good mileage (it runs 57.2 km on just one
Vijay Motors launched the Chevrolet September. With a price of Rs. 6.3
liter of fuel). It is a perfect combination of million, the Sorento perhaps ranks
Beat, in July. Beat has been described new age style, unmatched performance
as spirited, stylish, aggressive and bold. amongst the most expensive KIA
and economy.The price of the two- vehicles in Nepal. However, its price
The 1.2 L Beat comes in three models wheeler is Rs.1,52,000.
— 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT. The sedan is is justified by the comfort, safety and
Ph: 4258045 performance it offers. Ph: 2054000
priced at Rs 2,030,000. Ph: 4433205
HUMMER
Hummer Roars Sportage
This iconic American All Terrain Vehicle
petrol
(ATV) was introduced by Saakha & The Kia Sportage, with a
Universal Automobile Pvt. Ltd, exclusive engine , was introduced by
. Ltd.,
stockist of the right-hand driver Continental Associates Pvt
for KIA
Hummer, in September.The vehicle is authorized distributors
ust.
an exclusive production of General vehicles in Nepal, in Aug
Motors and is known worldwide for its The SUV with its smooth finish
riors,
extraordinary performance, looks and exteriors, luxurious inte
ome a
Cruze power.The H3 features a two-speed, and easy handling has bec
electronically-controlled, full-time, pop ular model on the city roa
ds. YAMAHA
The Chevrolet Cruze, which redefined
the D-segment with its coupe-like design four-wheel drive system, electronic- The pric e of the Sportage is FZ-S
stability control, anti-lock disc brakes, Rs.4,124,000. Ph:205400
3 LG
proportions, comfortable interiors, Morang Auto Works, sole distributor
class-leading features, was introduced by of Yamaha motorcycles for Nepal, Side-by-Side
Vijay Motors P. Ltd, in August.The Cruze introduced the FZ-S, an enhanced The LG Side-by-Side refrigerator, launched
sports a host of features such as 6-speed version of the FZ series, in October. in December, is a perfect expression
automatic transmission, PEPS, Push Button The FZ-S is packed with a 153 cc, of futuristic technology. It impressed all
Start, Cruise Control, Smart Screen and air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, two- with its Wine Storage Rack, Optimum
Electric Sunroof to name but a few.The
SKODA valve engine which also retains the temperature section and other features
Cruze LTZ with manual transmission is Yeti originality of the FZ-1 1000 cc model. such as Exterior Touch Display and Green
priced at Rs. 4,870,000. Ph: 4433205 By launching the Skoda Yeti SUV, Morang The bike is priced at Rs. 208,900. Ion Door Cooling. Ph: 5525041
Auto Works (MAW), the sole authorized Ph: 4245168
Uncovering LED
GEELY brake-controlled traction control, LATCH
dealer of Skoda automobiles in Nepal,
Biking on YBR 110 The world’s first full-LED 3D TV,
added a car to the streets of Nepal, in
The Panda child-seat, anchors and tire-pressure. Price The Alba YBR 110, an ideal LX9500 – a product of LG – was
December, that offers a unique mix of
Saakha and Universal Automobile, on request. Ph: 4434921 combination of style, mileage and unveiled by the CG group, in September.
safety, functionality and comfort.The SUV is
the authorized distributors of Geely performance was launched by The LX9500 offers outstanding clarity,
equipped with a 1.8 TSI/KW turbo-charged
cars, imported the Geely Panda to Morang Auto Works, in September. spectacular INFINIA design, and is
petrol engine and has a six-speed manual
Nepal, in December. The mini-car HYOSUNG The bike is priced Rs. 135,900. loaded with features like Netcast,
transmission system. Other features in the
is said to be the safest car in China, Ph: 4268252 DLNA, Bluetooth and wireless
car include electrically adjustable panoramic
Hyosung connectivity. Ph: 5525041
Hyosung motor bikes from South
sunroof, adjustable steering wheel, fourth- R15
generation haldex clutch among many Morang Auto Works launched a
Korea, which is popular amongst
others.The price for this incredible SUV is special limited-edition R15 2010
the young for quality, style, and fuel
Rs.5,100,000. Ph: 4268252 model, in April. The special edition of
efficiency, was officially launched
in Nepal by Batas Motors, in the bike which is packed with state-
November. The models launched of-the-art technologies and boasts
were GT650R, GT250R and TATA MOTORS performance worthy of a super-sport
RX125SM, RX125D and RT125D. model could be seen all over the
Manza Moves streets. It is priced at Rs. 284,900.
The bikes are showcased at the The Indigo Manza, with its new body
company outlet in Tripureshwor. Ph: 4216835
and larger interiors was launched by
Price on request. Ph:4224038
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Pullover
Rs. 1498
Sweater-(Yi-shion) Coat –(Yi-shion) Long Coat
Rs.2498 Rs. 5998 Rs. 3498
Shoes (Camel)
Rs. 2298
Woolen Cap Boots
Rs. 348 Rs. 4498
Muffler
Rs. 378
window shopping
Coat
The New Style
Welcome this new year, with some brand
Rs.1848
new fashion. Here are some of the hottest
clothes that can bring you warmth this Gloves
Rs.378
season.Take your pick!
Boots
Rs. 1998 Pant (Armani)
Rs. 1398
Bag
Rs. 1798
w w w. u fo n e p a l . c o m
bazaar
markets & launches
SAMSUNG standard in laptops and mobile phones.
Customers using desktops can also
EFFECT
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab enjoy the Internet by using Broadlink Effect of Energy
International Marketing Services Pvt. Wireless USB Dongle, which can be Germany’s most loved drink, ‘Effect’,
Ltd, the authorized distributor of purchased at the Broadlink corporate was introduced by Laxmi Concern, the
Samsung mobiles for Nepal, launched office or through its distributors. Ph: sole distributor of Effect energy drink
Twin Cooling the much anticipated tablet PC,
Samsung Galaxy, in December. Powered
5553020 for Nepal, in September. The drink is
n available in a slim 250-ml can and carries a
The Samsung RF67, a twi by the Android Operating System 2.2, price tag of Rs. 75 per can. Ph: 4220739
ator,
coo ling French Door refriger the world’s first DivX certified tablet, CHAIN BIKES
was laun ched by HIM Electron- was a hit amongst consumers because
Samsung
ics, authorized dealer of of its multimedia contents as well as
products in Nepal, in De
cember. 400i3, HASEE CG-400i5, HASEE CV-500i3 its easy PC-like web-browsing, on HOME TV
logy,
The ‘Twin Cooling’ techno and the HASEE CV-500i5 and are priced the 7-inch TFT LCD display. With the Chain in Direct to Home
patent ed by Samsung, has been at Rs. 27,500, Rs. 35,500, Rs. 40,000, Rs. optimized user interface, users can Town Home TV, Nepal’s first DTH service
ge which
incorporated into the frid 51,000 and Rs.57,000 respectively. Ph: also communicate via voice and video rdable – a product of Satellite Channel
makes this product extra
special. 2191030 call, e-mail, SMS/MMS and even social Locally manufactured affo
n to any stylish mountain bikes by Pvt. Ltd. Nepal, started its service
It makes a valuable additio networks. The Galaxy Tab is priced at and
to be commercially all over Nepal, in
modern kitchen. Ph.425
0001 Rs.59,999. Ph: 5523544 Chain Bikes, who claims
do so, October. Providing HD quality TV
HP the first in the country to
ber. By
were launched in Novem viewing in terms of display and
won’t
HP Pro Book buying a Chain Bike you
sion for
The HP Pro Book series was launched only be promoting the pas
tributing
by the authorized distributor for HP mountain biking but con
of Nepal
Defining TV laptops, Neoteric Nepal Pvt. Ltd, in to develop the economy
t.
HIM Electronics Pvt. Ltd, the official September. The laptops include the as well as the environmen
Ph: 5000547
marketer of Samsung Electronics, HP Pro Book 4520s, HP Pro Book
launched Samsung’s Full HD 3D 4420s and HP Pro Book 4320s all of
televisions – the LED 7000 Series, which come with a one-year warranty.
in July. Samsung’s proprietary built Ph:4250001
in video processor along with 3D
processor, 3D optimized panel and
Frame Rate Conversion technology MOTOROLA
provide superb picture quality in 3D.
Samsung Full HD 3D TVs eliminates Hello Moto!
one of the barriers of 3D adoption Call Mobility Pvt. Ltd. brought four
– lack of content – by rendering new budget priced Motoyuva mobile
2D content into 3D with the push handsets, in August. These handsets
of a button. The Samsung 3D LED give users the ultimate in musical
televisions are available in 40”, 46” and experience. The sets include the
55” screen sizes. Ph: 4250001 WX181, WX260, WX290 and WX295
and are priced at Rs. 2,000, Rs. 3,675,
Rs. 3,675 and Rs. 4,250 respectively. Ph:
SHARP 4240886 SONY
Alpha Camera sound. With Home TV service, an
Aquos antenna of 70 cm and a Set Top Box
Evolution Trading Pvt. Ltd., the Two new SONY cameras in the Alpha COCO COLA
NOKIA series, the Alpha NEX-5 and Alpha (STB) has to be installed for one TV,
authorized distributor for Sharp Audio Minute Maid which is comparatively expensive when
and Video in Nepal, launched Sharp’s NEX-3 were launched by Nepa Hima
Trade Link Pvt. Ltd., the authorized Bottlers Nepal Ltd. introduced ‘Minute compared to a cable line. The price of
four-color Quattron Slim LED TVs, in Maid’ juice in the market with ‘Minute a STB is Rs.5,888 and the subscription
August. The new technology brought distributor for SONY products in
TV viewers brighter colors and more Eco Cells Nepal, in November. Both cameras Maid Mango’, in July. The mango based fee depends upon the packages
consumers choose. Home TV has
orized effortlessly capture stunning, DSLR juice drink is available in three pack
vivid picture quality. Ph: 4225486 Neoteric Nepal, the auth sizes – 300 ml, 600 ml and 1.2 litre and floated three packages in the market
phones quality pictures with its 14.2 Exmor APS
dealer of Nokia mobile is priced at Rs.35, Rs.65 and Rs.120, - Home TV C1 which broadcasts 40
new HD CMOS image sensor and Full HD
in Nepal, introduced two respectively. Ph:4272602 channels and costs Rs. 250 per month,
that
high-end mobile phones 1080i video in AVCHD format with the
SONY are Green and eco-friendly
- NEX-5. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 comes Home TV C2 which broadcasts 60
ber. channels and costs Rs. 350 per month,
3D Thrills the N8 and C7 - in Novem in two options: NEX-5 ‘D-double lens’
such and Home TV C1 which broadcasts 80
An extensive suite of 3D The green enhancements priced Rs.100,000 and ‘K- single lens COBLENZER
n used
entertainment solutions was presented as bio-plant constructio priced Rs.90,000; NEX-3 ‘D-double channels and costs Rs. 450 per month.
ue. Brewing Beer
in the cell makes them uniq lens’ priced Rs.74,999 and ‘K-single lens’
by the authorized dealers of Sony Ph: 4250001 Sthapit and Schlau Pvt. Ltd., in
Products in Nepal, Nepa Hima Trade priced Rs. 64,999.
Ph: 5546076 collaboration with United Breweries, JEANSWEST
Link Pvt. Ltd, in November.The new introduced Coblenzer beer, which is
models of the 3D BRAVIA line-up, brewed in the style of Germany’s Pilsener Casually Denim
BRAVIA NX810 and NX710 with
MISCELLANEOUS
and Marzan, in August.The premium beer Italina Enterprises, the sole agent for
the Sony Active Shutter 3D glasses is distinctly natural compared to the other Jeanswest brand in Nepal, opened the
makes viewing television in 3D format beers available in the market.The beer Australian denim brand’s first exclusive
a unique experience and is said to showroom in the capital, in December.
alleviate problems of headaches as well. LG AZZABKO has two different tastes – the Coblenzer
Pilsener and Coblenzer Marzen – which From jackets to t-shirts to belts and
Price on request. Ph: 4485673 Optimus are priced at Rs. 145 and Rs. 155 per scarves, the brand deals mostly in premium
CG Impex, the sole authorized bottle respectively. casual wear. Its showroom has been
distributor of LG mobiles for Nepal, Azzabko opened at Civil Mall and it plans to open
outlets in other cities of Nepal as well.
launched the android powered Ice- Cream the
smartphone, in July, LG Optimus (LG and
The Nanglo Group DABUR NEPAL
er to
GT 540) in Nepal. The phone has a 3 NE Group teamed togeth
megapixel camera and an expandable set up the National Ice Cre
am Macho Pro QUEST
e the
memory of up to 32 GB. Ph: 5525041 Industries and to produc PROstyle Dandruff Control Hair Oil, ENTERTAINMENT
m,
Azzabko brand of ice crea Nepal’s 1st hair oil developed for men,
m is
in October. The ice crea by Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd. was launched
dozen
available in more than a by Nima Rumba in December. The
SPICE flavo rs and isavailaible at mo
re
quick-absorbing light hair oil works
Talking Camera than 300 retail outlets in Kat
h-
because it contains natural dandruff QFX
Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the sole authorized
mandu.
control remedies such as lemon, Cinemas
Ph: 5544263 mier
distributor of Spice mobile phones in peppermint and rosemary. PROstyle is Quest Entertainment, a pre
ched
entertainment company, laun er,
GIZMO
Nepal, launched the new S-1200 camera avalaible in packs of 75ml and 150ml at
phone, in May.The 12.2-Megapixel camera respective MRPs of Rs.40 and Rs.75. an ent ertainment brand, in Octob
QFX,
phone looks futuristic and is a perfect called QFX Cinemas.With
ma
HASEE COMPUTERS accompaniment for those who are
BROADLINK Quest brought all the cine
Kumari
passionate about capturing every moment halls, namely Jai Nepal and
ga
HASEE Laptops of their lives.The powerful 12.2 megapixel Next Gen – WiFi under one umbrella ensurin
Zenith Technology Pvt. Ltd., the camera of S-1200 helps capture stunning Broadlink Network & Communication better mo vie-going experience for
new
authorized distributor of HASEE images with amazing clarity and helps Pvt. Ltd. launched the next generation audiences, and unveiled its
QFX
Computers in Nepal, launched seven create photo-quality prints up to 10” x WiFi services and Internet based state-of-the-art movie hall
different models of notebooks/laptops 15” size at very high resolutions. S-1200 is telephony service for home and Central Cinema.
in the market, August. The recently EDGE enabled and has Java, which enables enterprise customers in Nepal, in Ph: 4442220
launched models by the company users to connect and share data and October. With a Broadlink WiFi
include the HASEE ME-122, HASEE images with friends and family. Spice S-1200 connection, Internet can be accessed
FU-400DC, HASEE FU-400C2D, HASEE CG- is priced at Rs. 17,980. Ph: 4254546 with built in WiFi Cards, already a
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