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Talk of The Townwas it fair? did they deserve it? we get some quotable quotes on miss nepal 2010.

CONSUME

The HD Factorfor the first time in nepal, you have the luxury to buy hd movies online. surprised? read on to know more.

GOURMET

In the Atticthe gourmet detective is back! and this time the target is one of the most loved places in K-town.

CONSUMECONSUMECON

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7153HALFWAY

Guitar Heroloved by all yet so hard to master. Fr!day gives you the basics of the guitar and some tips from the maestros.

10 11SPOTLIGHT

Finn Thilstead we caught up with the diplomat whose passion for photography allowed him to show nepal the way he saw it.

SPOTLIGHT

4ENTERTAINMENT

Friday Pick‘seven years in tibet’ fol-lows two men’s journey through the political turmoil in tibet for seven years.

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There is a lot of misconcep-tion regarding the Miss Ne-pal pageant. Some label it as ‘objectifying’ girls, while

others feel that it is just about be-ing a pretty face. But little do they know about the rigorous training that the participants go through.

“Some of these girls couldn’t even speak properly,but after five days of training, I saw a total trans-formation in these girls. This is what the training does,” shares an insider. “It transforms these girls into confi-dent individuals and helps them face whatever is thrown in their way.”

With improved stage settings to enliven choreography and a bet-ter wardrobe, Miss Nepal 2010 was probably the best Miss Nepal till date. As the curtain rose at the Army Club on September 1, 2010, the 18 finalists of Miss Nepal 2010 had their pretty, smiling, game faces on.This talented lot was probably the best-looking

group in the pageant’shistory and the most competitive as well. Some famil-iar faces caught my attention and I wished them all the best, knowing all the while that there could only be one winner that evening. One moment. One crown. No room for goof ups.

Everyone had their favorites.Ultimately though, it was Sadiccha Shrestha who bagged the coveted title while Sahana Bajracharya and Sanyukta Timsina were First Runner Up and Second Runner Up respec-tively. Beautiful faces with equally im-pressive intellect, these girls outshone the others and impressed the judges.

As soon as Sadiccha’s name was announced, everyone in the audience was clapping in agreement. She had the charm, the intellect and, most importantly, the wit. She mesmer-ized everybody with her vibrant per-sonality and confident answers. She deserved the crown, yet we all failed to see all this from the beginning.

But what truly makes a beauty queen? Who can represent the country as its ambassador? Does she get there by the layers of makeup she applies on her face? Will it help if she feels that she is superior just because she owns lots of pretty dresses? Is it the fake smile you put on your face in a battle you are losing? Is it the intellect? Or is it all about being humble and being yourself? You be the judge.

To the girls who tried hard and to those who did not make it till the end, I salute you for taking on this daunting challenge.For those who clearly were not their true selves on the stage that night, I hope they learned a lesson. Here is hoping that the ‘frenimies’ during the pag-eant have now truly become friends. And for some, losing the attitude would probably have helped. After all “Its beauty that captures your attention, personality that captures your heart”. !

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One Questionalcohol becomes an integral part of some rituals in nepal. is this right or wrong? does it promote drinking? we get opin-ions from some well-known faces in the issue.Turn to Page 2 for more

The ‘Bad-Outfi t’ Feelingdressing up for work could be the most daunting task for the day, especially if you have a fashion cop at the office. make sure you re-think your option before you head out the door!Turn to page 19 for more

Rising Tidebinod bhattarai yet again gives his analysis of the current po-litical scenario of the country and suggests a plan b for all the unnecessary confusion taking place. Turn to page 5 for more

things to do this week

Children’s Day Melacelebrate children’s day at the bakery cafe. with exciting games, entertainment and prizes, it will be a fun-filled family afternoon.

11 september (saturday), 12 noon

Jazz Brunchhead on to hyatt regency for some much needed relaxation. with Jazz music in the backgroud and delicious barbeque, you can’t go wrong.

12 september (sunday), 12 noon

LG Golf Tournamentthe golfers are back. this week lG brings you their first ever golf championship. this is the event-where you would want to be.

11 september (saturday)

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–Ayusha Nirola

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aharjan, creative photosession studio

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— Yukta Bajracharya & Sabrina Singh

one question

Alcohol has always been a part of our culture and rituals. But the consumption of alcohol has also been considered as a social evil. Perhaps the inclusion of alcohol in our culture itself is promoting drinking? Fr!day asks around.

Do you think inclusion of alcoholic beverages in rituals encourage drinking?

CHandra aLeinitiative outdoors

every aspect of our culture and ritual includes alcohol in some way or the other, be it in births, weddings or deaths. i do not think this pro-motes drinking. taking alcohol on these occasions is keeping our culture alive.

Kiran ManandHarartist

it depends. in most nepali festivals, we use alcohol as a “shagun”, and it symbolizes celebration. so i don’t think it promotes drinking if taken in that way, or as long as large quantities of alcohol don’t become a compulsion in every ritual.

anU SHreSTHaFashion designer

to some extent, yes. even those who don’t drink start to do so or even get permission from family members to drink with them. so yes, using alcohol in rituals does promote drinking to a certain degree.

diJa SHreSTHaHr and CSr director, iCTC group of companies

i would have to say inclusion of alcohol does foster drink-ing habits to a large extent because it’s inclusion in many of our rituals makes it less of a taboo. for instance, i am a newar and, in our culture, aila is one of the essential items when you conduct a holy ritual. so drinking habit (of course, within a certain limit and after you reach a certain age) for me has never been that much of an issue prob-ably because it was never really “forbidden” in our culture.

roHiT ranJiTKarnepal Program director, Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust

it’s a hard question. i am a newar but i don’t drink! (laughs) i think consuming alcohol in limited quantity is okay. however, festivals and rituals become reasons to drink and, in that re-spect, they do promote drinking.

nHyoo BaJraCHaryaComposer

alcohol is offered to the many gods and goddesses in our culture. it is a symbol of shakti or power, and is even regarded as one of the five substances in the pancha tatwa. being such a huge part

of our culture, it shouldn’t be viewed with negativity. i wouldn’t say it promotes drinking as such although anything taken in ex-cess becomes poison. but consuming it once in a while during rituals doesn’t cause any harm, i think. if we eradicate the use of alcohol in rituals, we may be losing a large part of our culture.

page3make your statement

Miss Nepal 2010

drama, drama and some more drama. this year’s miss nepal was the biggest event

of the year so far. beauty with brains is what we saw

and it was one tough ride for the panel of judges. here are some glimpses of the event.

talk of the town

“i believe in hard work.

no one can become a

superstar overnight. from

1st september, i became

a celebrity, but i worked

hard to get there for it for

the past six weeks. the

crown is a result of that.”

SadiCHHa SHreSTHa,

miss nepal 2010 on what she

thinks got her the crown

“she deserved the

crown.”

SaKiL KUnWar,

make-up artist on how

he feels about sadichha

shrestha being crowned

miss nepal 2010.

“Starting project ‘Muskan’ was my biggest

something that I would love to continue.”achievement during my tenure as Miss Nepal and

ZeniSHa MoKTan, former miss nepal when asked about her biggest achievement as a miss nepal

hall of frame

“there has been tremendous progress in the quality of participants this year. every year i see a marked improvement, and i believe it can only get better in the long run.”

KaMaLa SHreSTHa, beautician and trainer for the final 18 participants of miss nepal 2010, on this year’s participants.

“i don’t feel like i am giving up my crown. i will always hold the title for 2009, and my responsibili-ties will always remain intact. i am happy that now

someone else will get an opportunity to represent nepal. this is a cycle and we all have to accept it.”

riCHa THaPa, first runner up, miss nepal 2009, on how she feels about handing over the title to sa-hana bajracharya, first runner up, miss nepal 2010.

“i was not very familiar with the miss nepal contestants this year. but the way sadichha carried herself, i feel that she definitely was apt for the crown. i would have picked her as my miss nepal as well.”

SUraJ SingH THaKUri, producer and vJ, when asked about his choice for miss nepal 2010.

photo by: laxmi narayan maharjan

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spot light

Just like any other foreign-er in Nepal, Finn Thilst-ed captured the beauty of the country through his

camera. But he is not just ‘an-other’ foreigner. He was here as the Ambassador of Denmark to Nepal for the last five years. At the end of his tenure, he held a solo exhibition that saw a series of photos that he had captured on film. we caught up with the Ambassador to discuss about the exhibition and understand his photos, to understand how he sees Nepal.

When did your photographic journey begin?I have taken photos since I was a small boy. I had a box camera when I was six years old, which took black and white pictures. Then in high school, a few of my friends and I were interested in taking photographs and mak-ing slides. I even joined classes to understand the technical as-pects of photography. So I re-ally enjoyed photography from

early on in life. It just fascinates me. I remember I got my first Nikon camera when I was go-ing to Tunisia in 1968. Now my profession allows me to travel to various places and take beau-tiful photographs. These photo-graphs have to be taken using big professional cameras. The small digital cameras cannot do this. Now I own a Nikon D60 with three lenses.

How does your profession help in keeping your passion for photography alive?When you are a diplomat, you travel a lot, you see and meet many people and one way to keep the memories alive is to have a camera and take photos.

As a photographer, what do you admire most about photographs?There is something very beau-tiful and pleasant about photo-graphs. They’re eye-catching. When I look at a photo, the first thing I look at is the color. It is like looking at a painting. The

next thing is the composition in the photo and the third is, of course, what the photo tells us – the story behind it, the message it gives us.

How did you manage to capture the everyday activities of people around the city?Nepal is a very photogenic coun-try, and I took my camera with me wherever I went around. Ne-pal is full of color. The weather gives color, the landscape gives color, and so do the trees. There are so many things to be photo-graphed. So, I walked through town to find something in-

teresting to capture with my camera because there is always something to see here. Then, of course, when you do that, you sharpen your mind about what is happening around you. Work-ing in a country and having a camera with you sharpens your mind about what is happening in that society.

The exhibition was titled ‘Through My Lenses’, meaning how you see Nepal. Could you elaborate?My photographs are of the everyday events of the Nepali people that a foreigner might find trivial. For example, there is a photograph of a couple on a motorcycle. It is raining, and the woman behind the man (who is driving the vehicle) is protecting herself and the man against the rain with an umbrel-la. This photo is titled ‘Where is the Love?’ Now you might not be able to see the way I see it, but I kept that title because the girl is not wearing a helmet. For me, that seems preposter-ous. The man is responsible for loving her and taking care of her, but she is in so much danger without the helmet. So where is the love? This is how a different eye sees things in Nepal; something that you (as a Nepali) might find normal.

We saw both traditional Kathmandu and the heavily unplanned urban life of the city in your photographs. Any message you were trying to convey through these shots?There is one photo that shows the new high-rise buildings be-ing built in the city. This made me think. In 10 years’ time, no one will be able to see the moun-tains from Kathmandu because of these high-rise structures. This will make Kathmandu look very ugly. These new houses cannot be compared to the beau-tiful traditional houses that were

built hundreds of years ago. This is what makes Kathmandu unique. With the new build-ings that are being constructed all over the town, however, that beauty will disappear eventu-ally. I do not understand how people can sit idle and allow this to happen. How can they just let corporate entities destroy their culture? Then there is a photo that shows rows of motorbikes parked in the streets of Kath-mandu. This is to show how crowded the city has become. So I have tried to give these mes-sages through each of my pho-tographs.

In the last five years of your stay in Nepal, what transformation have you seen and captured in your camera?I do not think I have captured too many transformations that have taken place in Nepal. Also, I think it is very difficult to put this into perspective through photographs.

In an interview, you said that Nepal and Denmark are quite alike but that it all depends on the mindset of the people to create a positive change. What do you mean by this?So many things in the world are all in our mindset. It has to do with how to organize ourselves and how to find solutions. For

example, I have been brought up to always be on time, but I do not think I’ve met anyone in Nepal who is on time. I mean I would feel embarrassed if I was keeping somebody waiting. That is what I mean by mindset – how do you do things? How do you solve it? Every society has its own mindset, and since we live in a globalized world, we start to see others mindset and adopting those in ours saying that it is ours when it actually is not. This is wrong. Only when we accept our individual culture and work towards preserving

that can the country move in the right direction.

What has been your biggest achievement as an Ambassador in Nepal?My biggest achievement was that I made sure that the Danish gov-ernment’s money was spent prop-erly for Nepal’s betterment. !

“when yOu are a diplOmat, yOu travel a lOt, yOu see and meet many peOple and One way tO Keep the memOries alive is tO have a camera and taKe phOtOs.”

A good snapshot stops a moment from running away – eudora Welt

MemoriesOf

— Ayusha Nirola

featureissues that matter

There are some early signs of what could lie ahead for Nepal’s political lead-ership to tackle if it is

unable to get the country back on the rails – soon. On the one hand, there seems to be a grow-ing apathy as parliament at-tempts to elect a new leader and fails every time. On the other, there are manifestations of frus-trations and associated demands for direct rule by the president. The latter is also rooted in the failed attempts to end the po-litical impasse that is becoming more and more difficult to un-tangle with each passing day.

The following are some news stories that were buried in the inside pages of the newspapers this past month. On 5 August, a group of protesters burnt effi-gies of 11 Constituent Assem-bly (CA) members of the Mad-hesi Janaadhikar Forum who had crossed the floor during an

earlier parliamentary vote. The protesters chanted slogans say-ing the 11 were ‘unfit’ to be al-lowed a ‘foothold’ in the plains again.

Another, more worrisome sign of frustration was played out on 26 August at Bisanpur of Saptari district. The protest-ers there were demanding presi-dential rule and had blocked the East-West Highway to draw attention to their demand. Had it been any other group – or if only some fringe party had sup-ported them – they would, per-haps, have blocked the highway all day! But because they con-sisted of just a small number of locals, the police were able to bundle them away. The same report said there also had been earlier protests in the area. The demand this time: all the 601 members of the CA should re-sign.

Add to these the recent ar-ticulations of the former royals about their willingness to lead

again “should the people so de-sire”, the demands of leaders of some small parties for fresh elections, reports about alleged cash offers for purchasing politi-cal support, mysterious reports on alleged fund-raising efforts by a Maoist leader from some-one who ‘spoke’ like a Chinese national, the polarised political debate regarding the future of the United Nations Mission In Nepal (UNMIN) and the Nepal Army’s publicly-reported posi-tion about wanting to see an end to the tenure of the UN body in the country, and the hopeless-ness one gets to occasionally hear people talk about at veg-etable markets and bus stops in the capital.

Individually, these events make little sense. However, when grouped and mentally plotted on a mind map, they’re enough to lead anyone to theorise about the uncanny machinations tak-

ing place in the political under-world for adding more compli-cations to the already complex Nepali transition. And there are no answers to the ‘why’ to what has by now become a tedious fa-miliarity; only more questions.

Last week, Pradip Giri, a Ne-pali Congress politician, com-pared the Nepali stalemate to post-World War (WW) I Ger-many and the period that had made it possible for the rise of Adolf Hitler. He drew a parallel between post-WW I national-ism, with which Hitler had been able to ride to power, and the ‘so-called’ nationalism that he saw around him, alongside simi-lar dictatorial tendencies in the Nepali leaders of the day.

One can only hope the events discussed above are isolated and that Giri’s analysis is wrong and that there will be some ‘magi-cal’ transformation to turn the growing tide of apathy and frustrations. That might be possible when the CA members

begin to assert themselves and stop rubber-stamping what ap-pear to be the whims of a few so-called leaders and bring change from within their or-

ganizations and the parliamen-tary halls. Only that may help defend national politics from the external factors that also seem to be at play.

Plan B can always be a fresh election... under a new all-party government. !

Binod Bhattarai is a journalist who runs The Writing Workshop. ([email protected])

— Binod Bhattarai

One can Only hOpe the events discussed are isOlated and that Giri’s analysis is wrOnG and that there will be sOme ‘maGical’ transfOrmatiOn tO turn the GrOwinG tide Of apathy and frustratiOns.

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What benefits does Lg see in sponsoring the Lg golf Tournament 2010?lG has always been associated with sporting activities in nepal be it is soccer or squash. lG, the market leader in consumer electronics and home appliances in nepal, is proud to be sponsoring golf for the very first time in nepal so as to uplift the standard of the game in the country. it will continue sponsoring the sport annually in the coming years. Golf is one of the most prestigious sporting events worldwide. being associated with this kind of event in nepal will foster lG’s brand image to a higher level.

Having sponsored golf tournaments worldwide for some time now, what took you so long to do the same in nepal?this is not the first time that we are sponsoring golf tournaments in nepal. we have been associated with golf for a very long time in nepal’s context but not as the main sponsor. however, we have taken the sponsorship activity to a new level this time (as we are the main sponsor) and hope to do it more efficiently and effectively in the coming years as well to uplift the standard of golf in nepal. as it coincides with the celebration of our 23-year presence in nepal, lG is even more proud to sponsor this amateur event, the ‘lG Golf championship 2010’.

Besides sponsoring various sports events, what other areas of intervention would Lg benefit most in terms of getting mileage regarding its image and branding?lG has always focused on sports. but besides sponsoring various sports events, it could actively participate in various educational activities as well in the near future. (yukta bajracharya)

the corporate GameA corporate game loved by many… A well known electronic company… These two are coming together in the LG Golf Championship 2010. LG has been sponsoring golf internationally and is now doing the same in Nepal. Fr!day talked to Ramesh Shrestha about LG’s involvement in the event.

arTThe enigmaOpening date: 10 september (friday)closing date: 17 september (friday)venue: imago-dei café Gallery, nagpokhari, 4442464

yash vardhan more, a brilliant and talented young artist, who uses unique household goods like coffee, oil and salt to paint, is showcasing his art at his solo exhibition. visit imago-dei café gallery in nagpokhari to enjoy more’s bright and enjoyable artwork.

repeating Bodies, Structural SpacesOpening date: 29 august (sunday)closing date: 20 september (monday)time: 11 am to 5 pm (sunday to friday)venue: Kathmandu contemporary arts center (Kcac), Jhamsikhel5521120

a combined art exhibition by two artists – sanjeev maharjan and sunita maharjan – who have been supported through Kcac’s artists-in-residence program. sanjeev maharjan’s paintings focus on repeating bodies while sunita maharjan’s abstracts center on structural spaces.

Cycle 4: Selfie Photo exhibitionOpening date: 22 august (sunday)closing date: 23 October (saturday)venue: momo magic, [email protected]

‘cycle 4: selfie photo exhibition’, organized by Galleria cuc, features the photographic works of numerous young photographers. in the recent cycle, participants were asked what being themselves meant to them and what they saw when they looked at themselves in the mirror. the result was a talented group of young photographers coming up with their own interpretation on the meaning of “selfie” you can enjoy the self-portraits of these photographers while dining at momo magic.

Learn Botanical artdate: 10 september (friday) and 12 september (sunday)venue: studio petals, rn Joshi centre for fine art, [email protected]

learn how to draw and paint flowers in water color from neera Joshi pradhan, who has been practicing it for the last 10 years, at studio petals.

‘gaijatra’ Painting exhibitionby ragini upadhya-GrelaOpening date: 21 august (sunday)closing date: 20 september (monday)venue: siddhartha art Gallery, baber mahal revisited, 4218048

ragini upadhya-Grela, the eminent nepali artist, is presenting her witty and vibrant paintings that capture the farce of the ongoing socio-political situation in nepal in a solo exhibition at the siddhartha art Gallery at baber mahal revisited.

inTeraCTionMind Management Workshopdate: 11 september (saturday)time: 7 am to 5 pmvenue: putalisadak9841592552, 4223118, [email protected]

mind management is a result-oriented workshop with a scientific approach. developed by acharya shree swami dhruv, it seeks to bring about physical, mental, economic and spiritual wellbeing in the life of people. Join this workshop to discover and develop your spiritual power and unravel the unconscious mind to achieve your goals and lead a life of happiness and fulfillment.

MoVieSParis, Texas @ docskool Weekly Film Seriesdate: 10 september (friday) time: 3:30 pm onwardsvenue: docskool, Kathmandu academy, mahendra bhawan premises, naxal, 4471104

‘paris, texas’ is a 1984 american film directed by wim wenders. docskool is screening this film as part of its weekly film series at Kathmandu academy. the film stars harry dean stanton as travis, who has been lost for four years and is taken in by his brother, played by dean stockwell. this film follows the challenges and the changes travis goes through as he tries to piece his life back together and understand what happened between him, his wife, Jane (nastassia Kinski), and his son, hunter (hunter carson).

Buds Film FiestaOpening date: 6 september (monday)closing date: 9 september (thursday)

venue: Gopi Krishna moviesentry: rs. 130, rs. 80 (for students)9841631939, 9841970892

seventy selected short film entries (of 3-30 minutes duration) will be screened at this festival. Organized by creative intranational production arts, a non-profit organization, the aim of this film fiesta is to promote art and discover new talents. three of the best films will be awarded a fully-funded filmmaking project.

MUSiCSunday Jazz Brunch @ Hyatt regencydate: 12 september (sunday)time: 12 noon to 3:30 pmvenue: hyatt regency Kathmandu4491234, 4489362

enjoy a relaxing sunday at the terrace, hyatt regency Kathmandu, with barbeque and live Jazz music by ‘inner Groove’.

The Kathmandu Choraledate: 13 august (monday)time: 7 pmvenue: Kisc (Kathmandu international study center), dhobighat, registration fee: rs. 1,000 (scholarship available)9849630051, 9841218610

come sing along with people who love and enjoy music at Kisc, and practice for the winter season 2010, Kathmandu chorale concert. the rehearsals take place every monday at 7 pm. those who love music can sing along to the tunes and willing to learn are welcome to join in.

rainer Pusch at KJCOpening date: 21 July (wednesday)closing date: 20 september (monday), venue: Kathmandu Jazz conservatory, Jhamsikhel5013554, [email protected]

rainer pusch, an internationally renowned saxophonist, composer and arranger from Germany, is at the Kathmandu Jazz conservatory for two months. this world renowned musician will be teaching saxophone, improvisation and Jazz theory/arranging through workshops and lectures at the KJc.

Getting into the SwingLG Golf Championship 2010date: 11 september (saturday), venue: Gokarna forest resort

POST US: Listings can be sent by email – [email protected] or call us at any of the following numbers - 5011571, 5011639, 5011730, 5011731. Listings are free, but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space.

with events to the left and right, Friday makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week. here are our top 3 picks:

1. CHiLdren’S day MeLacelebrate children’s day at the bakery cafe. with exciting games, entertainment and prizes, it will be a fun-filled family afternoon.

2. JaZZ BrUnCHhead on to hyatt regency for some much needed relaxation. with Jazz music in the backgroud and delicious barbeque, you can’t go wrong.

3. Lg goLF ToUrnaMenTthe golfers are back. this week lG brings you their first ever golf championship. this is the eventwhere you would want to be.

with events to the left and right,

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3Qs with ramesh shrestha

General manager, lG

The lG Golf championship 2010 will be taking place on 11 september at the Gokarna Golf club. this championship will also mark the 23rd anniversary for the organizer: lG electronics.

One hundred amateur golfers, including men, women and senior golfers from all over the nation will be participating. they will be playing 18 holes as per the stable ford format. lG has been sponsoring golf championships all over the world. this is the first time however that it is associating itself with the game in nepal and intends to continue its sponsorship of golf tournaments in the years to come. though the prize hasn’t been fixed, the winners of this tournament will most likely get lG mobiles.

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he will also share his experience about the art of music pedagogy.

THeaTreghar aapat Ho aapatdate: 9 september (thursday)time: 4:30 pmvenue: russian cultural centre, Kamalpokhari, 4415453

a production by shailee theatre, ‘Ghar aapat ho aapat’, is a nepali translation of the play by russian playwright anton chekov’s ‘a reluctant tragic hero’. while madan mani dixit translated the play, nawaraj budhathoki directed it. the play opposes and challenges the general notion that women are the only ones who are oppressed by this male-dominated society. it actually shows that men suffer as much as women due to societal norms.

Julie Maiyastarting date: 20 august (friday)closing date: 16 september (thursday), time: 5:30 pmvenue: uwtc, tripureshwor, 4117101

‘Julie maiya’ is the nepali adaptation of the play ‘miss Julie’ written by swedish playwright august strindberg. staged by mandala theatre and directed by rajan Khatiwada, this play deals with class, love/lust, the battle of the sexes and the interaction among the characters who come from different walks of life. the play revolves around three characters, Julie (samuna K.c.), Jai (narendra baral) and Krishnamaya (t. srijana subba), and the battle for control between Julie and her maid, Krishnamaya, for Jai, their love. the play is staged every friday, saturday and sunday at 5:30 pm.

MiSCeLLaneoUSBedazzle Fashion Walkdate: 10 september (friday)time: 7:30 pm onwardsvenue: moods studio lounge, bluebird mall5006201, 9808004286

playmysound is bringing back the event that created such hysteria last month – the ‘bedazzle fashion walk’. brace yourselves for a great night of an uber cool fashion show that features designers from mumbai and nepal, amazing music, the most exotic cocktails, and champagnes.

Note: ENTRY BY INVITATON ONLY.

Get in touch with PlayMySound to win free invites:

Join ‘PlayMySound’ Group and send a request text or call 5006201, 9808004286

Hippie nightdate: 10 september (friday)time: 8 pm onwardsvenue: club platinum, hotel yak & yeti

partynepal, yet again, brings another theme night. this time, get ready to relive the era of the 60s! have a psychedelic good time as you dance the night away to the tunes of dJ b’cash and dJ punit, and get hypnotized by a flare bartending show at the party. what’s the dress code? think strictly of items that were worn in the 60s, including fuzzy vests, bell-bottom flares, afros, headbands, bold large glasses etc.

Tea Tastingdate: 12 september (sunday)time: 4 pm to 6 pmvenue: délices de france restaurant, 2nd floor Ganesh man singh building, thamel4260326

do you have questions about the numerous types of tea? attend this event at délices de france restaurant to have your queries answered by Ganga and navin from sagarmatha tea house (lazimpat), who will share their in-depth knowledge about tea. savor and sample various teas to discover the differences as and expand your own knowledge of the beverage as well.

nepal Fashion Week 2010date: 13 september (monday) to 16 september (thursday)venue: soaltee crowne plaza, 4273999

enjoy the crème of the country’s creative illuminati as it unveils a myriad of high-fashion and trendsetting couture at this exclusive extravaganza. celebrate the highs of fashion with haute couture collections from some of the best students of iec from Kathmandu, dharan, butwal and pokhara, including various boutiques. ameela haq, a guest designer from bangladesh, will also be showcasing her creations. be mesmerized as more than 20

international as well as nepali supermodels sashay down the ramp.

Note: Invitees only.

arabian nights date: 10 september (friday)time: 6:30 pm onwardsvenue: hyatt regency Kathmandu4491234, 4489362

taste the culinary delights from the middle east at the cafe, hyatt regency every friday from 6:30 pm onwards.

Viva italiaOpening date: 26 august (thursday)closing date: 12 september (sunday)time: 11 am to 11 pmvenue: casa toscana, pulchowk5537775, 9721458413

italian chef massimo Gullotta, an internationally acclaimed celebrity, brings you specialties from different regions of italy. don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in authentic italian fare.

Weekly Farmer’\s Marketdate: 11 september (saturday)time: 9 am to 12 pmvenue: 1905 restaurant Gardencontact: 4225272, 4215068

Organic and gourmet food, healthy breakfast, freshly brewed organic coffee and lots of socializing. with its popularity growing by the week, the ‘farmers market’ not only promotes healthy eating but also provides a platform for those individuals working in the field of agro production.

Children’s day Meladate: 11 september (saturday)time: 12 noon to 6 pmvenue: the bakery café, sundharafree entrance

celebrate children’s day at the ‘children’s day mela’ with exciting game stalls, treasure hunt, cake making competition, lots of prizes and much more. there will also be live performance by young musicians from nepal music center at the event.

worth a watchCineMaXoperation: daybreakduring world war ii, a squad of czech expatriates is parachuted into czechoslovakia in order to assassinate the German governor. 10 pm, Wednesday 15 September

HBo Crossroadseugene martone struggles with the devil and his destiny when he goes down to the crossroads. eugene is a gifted young guitarist and is obsessed with unlocking the mysteries of the blues. he finds cantankerous willie brown, a master of the blues harmonica, and frees him from prison. the unlikely duo hoboes from new york to mississippi as eugene searches for runaway frances.7:20 pm, Monday 13 September

eSPnBarclays Premier League 2010/11match: newcastle united vs. blackpool9:30 pm, Saturday 11September

STar MoVieSdeception

a lonely auditor (mcGregor) is befriended by a smooth lawyer (Jackman), who introduces him to a club where members engage in random, anonymous sex. 10:35 pm, Monday 13 September

BBCWorld Business reportworld business report brings not just the headlines but the explanation behind the headlines, and an examination of the trends in technology and the world of business. its in-depth coverage is supported by hourly business bulletins throughout the day.8:15 pm, Friday 10 September

naTionaL geograPHiCTrue Stories – Cheating death: Bull ridingin this heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping, one-hour program, bull riders will have you on the edge of your seat, with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most daunting professions in the world. follow the bold and brave men who put their lives on the line for the love of the sport and the thrill of the ride.7 pm, Wednesday 15 September

TraVeL & LiVingWorld Cafe: asiaTake Home Chef 2darrenduring the peak of the indian market festival in santa fe, curtis picks up darren, a local artist. then he carefully crafts a new mexican dinner for darren and his family.7:15 pm, Friday 10 September

diSCoVery CHanneL destroyed in Secondsepisode 6see how a helicopter crash turns into a life and death struggle for the co-pilot; a powerboat crashes spectacularly at 125mph; and a tanker fire turns into a huge fireball.6:45 pm, Thursday 9 September

FoX HiSTory and enTerTainMenT The History of our Planet S2: Fireman’s relationship with fire is explored in this program. we begin by embarking on an extraordinary encounter with this terrifying force of nature – a walk right through the heart of a raging fire. fire has long been our main source of energy and we are shown how this meant that the planet played a crucial role in britain’s industrial revolution whilst holding china’s development back. 10 pm, Tuesday 14 September


arTexhibition by World’s youngest PhotographerOpening date: 14 september (tuesday), closing date: 16 september (thursday)time: 10 am to 5 pm, venue: nepal art council, baber mahal, 4220735

this is a solo photo exhibition by fourteen year old subeksha shrestha. the exhibition comprises of photos clicked by her since the age of 7 to till date. she will soon be registered in the Guinness book of world record as the world’s youngest photographer. the event is being organized by young yatri Organization.

rivers of Pilgrimage at the nepal art CouncilOpening date: 17 september (friday)closing date: 1 October (friday) venue: nepal art council, baber mahal, 4220735

the indian cultural centre, in collaboration with siddhartha art Gallery, will be presenting a photographic exhibition that showcases the works of three indian photographers – prashant panjiar, dinesh Khanna and ravi agrawal along with those of three nepali photographers – Kishore Kayastha, bijay Gamer and laxmi prasad ngakhusi. their images focus on pilgrimage and activities around rivers, lifelines in both nepal and india. they focus mainly on the sacred rivers of the Ganga, yamuna and the bagmati, on the rituals of the maha Kumbh in india and the makar mela at trivenighat in panauti, which coincides with the 12-year Khumb mela in prayag, an extremely rare cosmic event that occurs once in a millennium.

The Colors of SilenceOpening date: 26 september (sunday)closing date: 24 October (sunday) venue: siddhartha art Gallery, baber mahal revisited4411122/4411273

luigi feini from italy has been working as a restorer with the american himalayan foundation, preserving the murals in the ancient gompas of mustang. his photographs capture the breathtaking landscape, and the art and culture of this remote area in the himalayas.

Cycle 5: LoLdeadline for entries: 30 October (saturday)[email protected]

after successfully organizing four photo exhibitions that aimed at promoting photography as an art and to provide budding photographers a motivational platform to showcase their talents, Galleria cuc has come up with

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yet another concept of holding an exhibition that will be showcased at momo magic, pulchowk. this time, the group is looking for photographs that will ‘tickle funny bones’. if you are an aspiring photographer, then send in your funniest candid shots that you may have captured to [email protected]. the deadline for entries is 30 October. so start clicking… now!

Fair/eXPodashain BazaarOpening date: 22 september (wednesday), closing date: 27 september (monday)venue: decc, 4th floor, united world trade centre, tripureshwor, 4117101

visit dashain bazaar to complete your dashain shopping in an extravagant way. with more than 200 exhibits featuring both national and international brands that cover everything from clothing and cosmetics to home appliances and furnishings to health related products and numerous lifestyle products, including tech – dashain bazaar is a must-visit.

Bandipur Mahotsavstarting date: 23 september (thursday)closing date: 25 september (saturday)venue: western part of tundikhel

bandipur social development committee, a non-profit organization, is organizing an event titled ‘bandipur – a tourist destination’. to be held at the Kathmandu 2010 mahotsav, it will highlight the various natural, historical and cultural facets of bandipur, so that one can understand why bandipur is such an interesting destination for all to visit. the event aims at promoting rural tourism as well as the development of bandipur. it will give you an insight into this culturally rich place in rural nepal.

nepal Property expoOpening date: 3 december (friday)closing date: 5 december (sunday)venue: bhrikutimandap exhibition hall

nepal property expo 2010 is the first-of-its-kind expo that provides an exciting and unprecedented platform for interested nepali entrepreneurs, both from nepal and abroad, to expand the boundaries of their investment portfolio.

MiSCeLLaneoUSBoot Campdate: 18 september (saturday) time: 10 am to 5 pmregistration fee: rs. 2,0009841282437, [email protected]

e4nepal is organizing a day-long ‘boot camp’ on 18 september. the camp mainly aims to inform participants about two critical elements of business: environment scanning and the tools to run such a scan, particularly focusing on swOt (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis. participants will be working in a group to present the swOt assigned to them. the program has been designed to make it interactive and has two parts. during the first half of the day, participants will focus more on sales and marketing tools and environment scanning while live case discussions and group presentations will be made in the second half.

Note: Only 15 participants will be chosen, so apply at the earliest.

To pay your fee for the Boot Camp and for other related inquiries, please call Niraj Khanal of Samriddhi at 9841 282 437 or email him at [email protected]

You have to pay in advance to attend the camp.

diva Jewellery Showcasedate: 18 september (saturday) time: 11 am to 8:30 pm, venue: radisson club lounge, 9851088529

the mumbai based personalised diamond jewellery brand comes to Kathmandu! diva is not just a fashion jewellery retailer. it is a leading brand with an edge for fashion, vitality and innovation.

Style Carnival 2010 – Journey of Fashion iVdate: 19 september (sunday)time: 4:30 pm onwardsvenue: mega malahar hall, soaltee crowne plaza, 4273999

splurge in this extravagant event where the crème de la crème take to the runway. the 6th batch of students from the namuna college of fashion technology is showcasing their hottest haute couture creations in an event not to be missed!

date: 18 september (saturday), time: 4 pm onwards, venue: moksh, Jhamsikhel

While the rest of the corporate world is going green, Vijay Motors is introducing a unique campaign to save lives. With the blood donation camp scheduled for 18 September, Annie Vaidhya talks to Fr!day about the effectiveness of the program and how this initiative stands out from the rest.

3Qs with annie Gardner vaidhyaexecutive director, vijay motors

Could you elaborate on the ‘give Life Blood’ initiative?the ‘Give life blood’ initiative is a chevrolet social initiative. it is a great cause and every healthy citizen can participate. we simply endeavor to raise awareness and support the cause by creating and managing a list of donors who will be available to donate blood.

potential donors can sign up by sending an sms to 2426 by typing “blOOd”. the program is also unique in that people in need of blood can also send an sms and our team will do its best to find a suitable donor!

There are blood donation programs happening every week in the city. Why not do something different that can bring tangible results?Our initiative is in partnership with the central blood transfusion service of nepal red cross society and all records and trends have confirmed that there is an acute shortage of blood in the city. demand far outstrips supply. besides, blood donation camps and drives are made successful by promotional initiatives such as ours. we are different in that we will also be acting as facilitators between the donor with the person who needs the blood as well as with the blood bank.

There are a series of events happening throughout the day during the Blood initiative launch. How will the anBUg rally contribute in meeting your main objective?we expect to formally launch Give life – sms blOOd 2426 on 18 september at the chevrolet concert, and members of the anbuG rally, their friends and family have given us a lot of encouragement by showing their support to the initiative. we hope to see all of them donating blood and joining our database of donors. (ayusha nirola)

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Vijaya Motors Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the ‘Association of Nepal‘s Beetle Users Group’ (ANBUG), is promoting the ‘Give Life Blood’ initiative by Chevrolet through a Beetle Car Rally as well as a musical event at Moksh.

ANBUG has organized many other car rallies before where Bee-tle lovers have traveled to far off places, raising awareness about various issues as well as trying to keep these cute ‘bugs’ from be-coming extinct. However, this time, it’s different. This time around, the association has collaborated with Vijaya Motors to promote the ‘Give Life Blood’ initiative by Chevrolet. The ANBUG rally will be flagged off from Nanglo Bakery Café, Durbar Marg (the starting point) on 18 September at 8 am. From there, the rally will make its way via Dhulikhel, 30 km east of Kathmandu, to Namo Buddha. This rally will not only raise awareness about the Blood Donation drive, but will also be a fundraising event where the bug drivers will be helping out at a school near Namo Buddha.

The rally will be capped off by a party, slated to take place at Moksh from 4 pm. The opening of the merrymaking will be marked by a few songs performances by the ‘Lincoln School Choir’, and from 7 pm onwards, music lovers and ‘Albatross’ fans will be in for a real treat as they can watch their beloved band perform live. With such large organizations sponsoring the event and stimulating treats in store for those who attend, this is certainly an event that’s NOT TO BE MISSED! (Shreeya Joshi)

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riders in the mistslippery narrow roads, hurdles and the blinding mist – nothing stopped the 1st national mountain dew downhill championship from taking place on 1 september in the hills of hattiban. the championship saw 16 enthusiastic riders – gutsy lovers of the thrill of cycling 1.72 km downhill. in the end, suraj bunty pandey came first followed by Kumar pun and nirakar yakthumba. pandey, for whom cycling is a hobby, will be taking part in the asian championship in Korea on 26 september.

“downhill is very different from cross-country, more difficult,” remarked nikhil Khadka, a young participant who has been cycling since he was nine years old. pandey, the founding member of chain inc. – an nGO working to develop the cycling as a sport in nepal – had something similar to share: “downhill cycling involves many factors unlike cross-country. One of them is luck.” pandey sure did get lucky as he beat pun by a few seconds only.

mountain dew was the main sponsor of the event. (yukta

bajracharya)

hra anniversarythe 36th annual General assembly of the himalayan rescue association (hra) nepal at hotel yak and yeti started with a brief speech by mr. bikram neupane, the chairperson of the association. following his speech about the organization’s previous works and plans, the secretary General, mr. Kumar ranabhat, gave a detailed briefing about hra’s progress in 2066/2067 b.s. and the its future plans for 2067/2068 b.s. he also presented a proposal for next year’s plans. (pujan shrestha)

musical movie-calthe nepali music industry has many stars – some new, some old but nevertheless gifted. One more star – leezum bhutia – entered the scene on 3 september with her debut pop album, ‘Kina…Kina’. leezum, who is a student of western and indian classical music at Km music conservatory and audio media institute (started by a.r. rahman) in chennai, india enthralled the audience with a few of her songs, proving that the audience’s one-and-half-hour wait for her to come on stage was worth it. her album consists of

eight songs composed by uday sotang and manoj Kc.

the night also saw a new beginning in the film industry. ‘mriga trishna’, a feature film under the sai Gayatri films banner, was launched. the

movie will be directed by tulsi Ghimire. (yukta bajracharya)

beautiful - inside OutOn 26 august, swati, an nGO working for women empowerment, organized a confidence building workshop at the vlcc institute premises. the main aim of the event was to stress the importance of feeling good from the inside rather than just focusing on outer beauty. it focused on promoting healthy living such as eating right and exercising on a regular basis. sangita nirola, chairperson of swati, shared her experience on what gives her confidence.

“i feel that i need to take care of myself first. Only then can i take care of those around me. when we feel good mentally and physically, it does wonders to your self esteem,” she shared.

there were 25 women present at the workshop. the participants were taken on a tour of vlcc following the program. (ayusha nirola)

men of Godruchika Kc ahmed’s exhibition “men Of God” was held at Kathmandu contemporary arts center, Jhamsikhel from 20 to 27 august. ahmed’s paintings were a result of a four-year research period. though the exhibition mainly included portraits of sadhus, a few landscapes were also put up to add variety. “Sadhus and monks,

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Bread has been a principal food for man since ancient times. It is estimated that the first bread was made around 10000 BC. Men over the ages have been ex-perimenting with bread and the ways to consume it. There are many varieties of bread products today and each of the products has a specialty.

Through much of history, a person’s social sta-tion could be discerned by the color of bread they consumed. The darker the bread, the lower the so-cial station. This was because whiter flours were more expensive and harder for millers to adulterate with other products. Today, we have seen a reversal of this trend when darker breads are more expen-sive and highly prized for their taste as well as their nutritional value.

Breads, today, come in different forms like buns, wraps, rolls and croissants. Each form of bread is then coordinated with various types of filling, fruits, vegetable and/or meat. They are then presented as our very well known foods like burgers, chocolate filled croissants, sandwiches, toast, festive loaves and other assorted rolls. Friday gives you few of the bready eatables.

CHICKEN PATTYChicken patty is a bakery staple item that is prepared by encasing minced seasoned chicken in puff pastry.

CALORIES: 180 (serving size: 73g)

FACT: They happen to be the most popular in Pakistan.

Rs. 25

HAM AND CHEESE ROLLHam and cheese roll is a common type of roll that is made by rolling a flaky pas-try puff in ham and cheese together with vegetables like lettuce, onion, tomato or pickle.


FACT: This food is a good source of Thia-min and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Protein and Selenium.

Rs. 40

CLUB SANDWICHA club sandwich is a sandwich with two layers of fillings (chicken, bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato) between three slices of bread. The club sandwich is usually served on toasted bread and has mayonnaise and mustard or sometimes honey-mustard as condiments.

CALORIES: 300-600 (serving size: 200-250g)

FACT: In France, hollowed-out rolls are a popular base.

Rs. 242

HAM AND CHEESE SAND-WICH (BROWN BREAD)The ham and cheese sandwich is a common type of sandwich. It is made by putting cheese and sliced ham between two slices of bread. The bread is sometimes buttered and toasted.


FACT: They are an integral part of the brown lunch bag.

Rs. 60

CHOCOLATE CROISSANTA croissant is a buttery flaky pastry, named for its distinctive crescent shape. A chocolate croissant is made by filling and dipping the crescent shaped deli-cacy in chocolate.


FACT: Many believe that croissant was made in France first, but it was actually created in Budapest, Hungary, by a cou-rageous and watchful baker, at a time when the Turks were attacking the city.

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FACT: Burgers account for 40% of all sandwiches sold.

Rs. 50

SAUSAGE ROLLThe basic composition of a sausage roll is generally a sheet of puff pastry sliced into two, wrapped into tubes around sausage meat and brushed with egg before being baked.


FACT: They can be served either hot or cold. Some variations on the basic recipe include chopped vegetables and other seasonings such as herbs and spices, and the use of split sausages.

Rs. 30

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ONE ULTIMATE WINNER! THE WAIT

FOR MISS NEPAL 2010 IS ALMOST OVER.

Amongst the multitude of beauty pageants, Miss Nepal has been successful in creating an alto-gether different standing for itself.

Ever since Miss Nepal began in 1994, at one point or the other, every Nepali girl dreamed of wearing the crown. Every Nepali girl has probably posed in front of the mirror, and with a comb “mic” in hand, answered questions about what she would do if she were voted the prime minister of Nepal. But Miss Nepal isn’t simply a one-day affair. It isn’t just about sashaying down the ramp decked in de-signer clothes and answering questions posed by

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SADICHHA SHRESTHA Address: KathmanduAge: 19Height: 5’6”Education: I. Sc

SANYUKTA TIMSINAAddress: KathmanduAge: 19Height: 5’6”Education: B.B.S 1st Year

SUPRIYA K.CAddress: SunsariAge: 24Height: 5’5”Education: BBS

SAMRIDDHI RAIAddress: LalitpurAge: 22Height: 5’6”Education: BA 3rd year

KUSUMANJALI K.CAddress: LalitpurAge: 22Height: 5’6”Education: BA

CHADANI ANSARIAddress: RajbirajAge: 20Height: 5’4.6”Education: Bachelor Nursing

BINITA THAPAAddress: LalitpurAge: 21Height: 5’5”Education: BA 2nd Year

SUJATA SWARAddress: KathmanduAge: 22Height: 5’4.5”Education: BA

AJITA SINGHAddress: LalitpurAge: 21Height: 5’6”Education: BBA 4th Year

BARSHA SHRESTHA Address: ArghakhachiAge: 19Height: 5’5.6”Education: B.B.S 1st Year

PRIYA RANI LAMA Address: DharanAge: 20Height: 5’4.6”Education: B.Sc Micorbiology 1st year

SAHANA BAJRACHARYA Address: KathmanduAge: 20Height: 5’5”Education: B.A 3rd Year

PRINA MAHARJANAddress: KathmanduAge: 19Height: 5’8”Education: BBS 1st Year

RAKSHYA THAPAAddress: KathmanduAge: 20Height: 5’6”Education: BA 1st Year

ASHMITA GHIMIREAddress: TanahunAge: 19Height: 5’6”Education: Intermediate

ISHA KADGIAddress: BirjungAge: 24Height: 5’5”Education: M.B.S 2nd Year

ANITA ACHARYAAddress: KavreAge: 20Height: 5’4.6”Education: BA 1st Year

CHANDANI DHEWAJUAddress: KathmanduAge: 20Height: 5’5”Education: B.B.A 2nd Year

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1. The first Miss Nepal beauty pageant was organized by Kathmandu Jay-cees in 1994. Since 1995, The Hidden Treasure has been organizing it.

2. Miss Ruby Rana became the first Miss Nepal in 1994.

3. There were two titles for grabs in 1997. While Jharana Bajracharya bagged the Miss World Nepal Title, Nilima Gurung walked away with the Miss Nepal crown.

4. In 1998, the winner Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned by Niru Shrestha for not fulfilling her responsibilities as Miss Nepal. Instead of staying in the country and spending her reign being involved in various social endeavors, she de-cided to spread her wings abroad, settle there and remain incommunicado.

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the judges. Neither does Miss Nepal merely flaunt her physical beauty. The pageant aims to provide a platform for the female gender to discover the hidden/latent talents with-in them. It aims to nurture leaders of the country or society, as the case may be, but also gives women of Nepal a chance to rep-resent Nepal in one of most renowned na-tional competitions of its kind. It is a prized platform where the participants, after weeks of extensive training, are made capable of bringing out the best in themselves. Indeed,

all who have reigned as Miss Nepals say that the event has been a turning point in their lives for them.

The crown of Miss Nepal 2010 car-ries with it’s the hopes of millions of Ne-pali people, hopes that the chosen beauty will not only become a face of every other brand in Nepal but also deliver something substantial to the society. Fr!day gives you a preliminary introduction round. From what you see, guess who would get to wear this year’s Miss Nepal crown.— Yukta Bajracharya

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1. The first Miss Nepal beauty pageant was organized by Kathmandu Jay-cees in 1994. Since 1995, The Hidden Treasure has been organizing it.

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3. There were two titles for grabs in 1997. While Jharana Bajracharya bagged the Miss World Nepal Title, Nilima Gurung walked away with the

4. In 1998, the winner Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned by Niru Shrestha for not fulfilling her responsibilities as Miss Nepal. Instead of staying in the country and spending her reign being involved in various social endeavors, she de-cided to spread her wings abroad, settle there and remain incommunicado.

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By providing young artists with more than just a space and necessary resources, KCAC is committed to enhancing Nepal’s art scene. Fr!day talked to Sanjeev Maharjan, one of the first artists to be awarded KCAC’s scholarship program (Artists-in-Residence, or AIR) about the scholarship program.

in what way do you feel KCaC will contribute to change the status of art and artists in nepal?Kcac has been established only recently. it will take time for the center to make a significant difference. but it is trying. it offers various useful resources to artists such as the library and the film club. moreover, it also provides an opportunity for interaction with international artists to share thoughts and ideas. if nepali art is to develop, it cannot simply be limited to nepal alone. Kcac also helps take nepali art abroad. it is, thus, truly a platform which promotes nepali art and young artists like us.

KCaC claims that its scholarship program offers more than just a studio for artists. Can you vouch for this?if you look at what Kcac offers, then yes it is more than a mere studio. like i mentioned before, apart from studio space, it has provided us artists with valuable resources that help to augment our talents and skills. moreover, the whole place is multi-disciplinary – you have music, art, dance and theatre happening at this place. the center exudes a very creative atmosphere. i used to spend most of my time in the studio during the scholarship program and i really liked the environment.

you have painted something which people usually cringe even at the thought of. What is the response that you, as an artist, desire from the audience?it is but normal that people find facing reality difficult. the subject of my painting is nothing new to nepal; it is something that we witness around us all the time. i want to invite people to face this reality. plus, not every one of my paintings has carcasses. some are peaceful as well. the social perspective about pigs is not very positive. they are considered to be dirty and unholy. but by painting them in a ‘clean’ and ‘peaceful’ manner, i want the people to change their viewpoint. (yukta bajracharya)

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Trendily dressed women, usually, are the most noticeable, and stand out in a crowd no matter where they go. They are the ones who are the most contented lot, de-riving maximum pleasure from what they wear. Good clothes, especially of the designer variety, are absolute confidence boosters, adding oodles of enchantment and attractiveness to a woman’s looks and individuality. And with Kathmandu fast turning cosmopolitan (with traditional practices still valued, mind you), wouldn’t you want to be that chic head-turner no matter where you go?

So ladies, Fr!day presents you five classy outfits here to choose from depend-ing on where you are headed. Look completely at ease, fresh and up-to-date. Don’t forget to carry your outfits well though.

DREAMY WHITE Cool and casual, a plain white dress with a hint of lace always looks refreshingly subtle and chic. This dress, teamed with either a pair of sandals, for a ‘day out’, or high-heels for a ‘night out’ with the family, will give you comfort without having to compromise on style.

Dress: WARDROBE, 4233036

FLORAL Shopping trips should always be undertaken in clothes that are comfortable. And this floral printed, floaty dress, gives you exactly that. Giving you a femi-nine look, this kind of dress with an asymmetrical hem, would be perfect for a day out ‘raiding’ shops all over town. Pair it with sandals so that you can literally shop until you drop without having to sacrifice your feet, and you’ve got a winner outfit!

Dress: WARDROBE, 4233036

REGAL PURPLE Blow away everyone’s mind at any

party on one of your night outs in town in this perfectly pretty

purple dress. The structured de-tail of this dress – the gathering at the shoulder, the structured flower – will, I can assure you,

catch anyone’s eye. Match it with some killer heels and you are

ready to rock any party with this positively regal dress.

Dress: FUEL, 4238428

CASUALLY CHICA Don’t know how to dress to

impress when you are wearing sneakers or Converse for a casual

day out? The answer couldn’t be any simpler. Choose rich, saturated

hues like this turquoise blue but-ton-down shirt to wear with a pair of simple denim jeans. Accessorize it with a wide belt to define your

waist and you are ready to hop, step and jump all over town.

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walk and shineafter the preliminary audition round and the selection of 16 promising contestants, image channel’s ‘mega model season 2’ has reached the second stage where the participants have to brave several challenges to prove themselves.

last week, the top 16 participants were taken to chitwan as a treat for 3 days and 2 nights. unfortunately though, one of the girls, dristee, could not make it to chitwan, leading to her disqualification. during their stay, individual profiles of all the 15 girls were shot and they were also introduced to the audience once more, but in a different light.

the rejuvenating chitwan trip was followed by rigorous training sessions under the mentorship of ms. sijan bhattachan and her crew of bijoux school of fashion modeling. the girls were divided into 5 groups, namely, angel, crystal, Ocean, diva and chic. the judgement criteria include ramp-walking and the posing abilities of the aspiring models.

the first day of the training was called ‘walk the walk’ in which the girls were taught how to walk the ramp. the second day was ‘photocopy’ day where the girls had to imitate a pose from a magazine of their choice in front of the camera. however, one of the girls, pradika, did not attend on the second day, resulting in yet another disqualification.

the final day was called ‘pressure prop’. there were a variety of props made available to the contestants through a lucky draw system. the girls had to pose using the prop that they got through the lucky draw. there also was a surprise prop in store for the girls – a man. they had to pose with the ‘prop man’. it was quite an awkward moment for the girls, but in the end, they gave it their best shot.

On the basis of the three-day training, ms. bhattachan awarded ‘immunity’ to a group of contenders and one more girl who outshone the rest of the group. a total of four girls are presently safe from elimination. (sudeshana Karki)

those who devote themselves to God, fascinate me.” says ahmed who has done her bachelors of fine arts from missouri state university. she has truly managed to capture the way of life and the personalities of monks in her oil paintings. (yukta bajracharya)

Of Spaces and Bodies

Two young artists, sanjeev maharjan and sunita maharjan, both firsts to be awarded the Kcac six-month-long in-residence through the ‘artists in residence’ (air) program, started exhibiting their paintings starting 29 august. while sunita maharjan’s ‘structural space’ revolved around her experience of

space, the central object of sanjeev maharjan’s work, ‘repeating bodies’, showed the dead carcass of a pig – something he had to witness every day since he lived in a place lined with meat shops.

most of sunita maharjan’s paintings, expressed through lines her fascination for iron rods – the backbones of buildings and other structures. Others, mainly with circular shapes, expressed movement.

different shades of pink and red were profusely used in sanjeev maharjan’s works. his paintings of the bodies of pigs and their different parts hinted at the way in which a butchered animal loses its identity as a whole and becomes just a head, a body or a limb instead.

the painting exhibition is on till 20 september at Kathmandu contemporary arts center (Kcac), Jhamsikhel. (yukta bajracharya)

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• experiment: for all the kinds of artists that you

might have heard, there’s bound to be more you

haven’t. listen to them for inspiration.

• educate yourself: Get yourself a teacher who has

the potential to teach you. there’s only so much one

can learn on one’s own.

• be a musician: understand that becoming a better

guitarist means becoming a better musician as well.

when developing your musical skills, make sure to

think beyond skills that are specific to a guitar.

• surround yourself with artists: at the time you

started playing the guitar, if everyone was better than

you and there are lesser people superior to you now,

then you’re doing well for yourself. but no matter

how good you get, there will always be something

you can learn from someone else. (prasanna K.c.)

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Body usually made of ash, elder or basswood.

expensive us-produced guitars are made of rare hardwoods like mahogany and maple. as good-quality wood is becoming harder to get,

guitars are nowadays made of one or more pieces of wood sandwiched to create a body

of the required depth. ibanez has created guitars with no wooden parts, while Gibson has a range of ‘smart wood’ guitars made of

wood cut from sustainable forests.

FingerBoardthe fingerboard, covering the face of the neck,

provides the playing surface. the fingerboard can be made of any material but are usually

made of rosewood and maple. the finger-board can have 21, 22 or 24 frets, depending

on the guitar model. the fingerboard material also influences the tone of the guitar – maple

and ebony produce a ‘brighter’ tone while rosewood has a ‘darker’ one.

The guitar is played across almost all genres of music and consists of an infinite variation of chords and rhythms. It is played either with the fingers or a plectrum.

“The guitar is a great friend. This is my perspective of the instru-ment. Learning to play it is an endless challenge. There is so much to learn that it leaves no room for any other instrument in my life,” says professional guitarist Yuvraj Chettri.

Guitars consist of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, gen-erally six or more, are attached. Special woods are used to make these instruments. The quality of the wood used also adds to the difference of their sounds. The strings can be made of nylon, steel or even animal gut. There are two primary families of guitars – acoustic and electric.

“The most commonly used guitars by professionals in Nepal would be Ibanez and Fender. I myself use a Fender Stratocaster,” Chettri reveals.

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for classical and flamenco-style playing but can also be used in ballads. these guitars deliver a warm and full-bodied sound for running arpeggios, chord plucking and nail

strumming. the necks are wider than other normal guitars, making it a challenge for

those with short fingers to play them. this guitar is often played as a solo instrument

using the finger-picking technique.

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neCK the neck is often made of maple or ash. the wood is hard and stable as the neck is con-stantly under tension. the neck may either be joined to the body with three or four long screws or by using a traditional wood joint or glue. if the neck is screwed to the body, it is called a ‘bold-on neck’ while those joined to the body are called ‘set-in’. bolted and joined necks have different tonal characteristics.

FreTS the frets are placed at precise points on the fingerboard to enable guitarists ‘to be in tune’. the distance between the nut and the bridge saddle is extremely important and dictates the scale of the guitar. fender has a 25-inch (63.5 cm) scale, while Gibson has a slightly smaller (24-inch or 61-cm) one.

HardWare pickups, bridges and electronics are fundamental to the tone of the electric guitar.1. single-coil pickups produce a very vibrant sound while twin-coil pickups have a warmer, less defined sound.2. bridges are either of the fixed or vibrato (tremo-lo) varieties. vibrato models enable guitarists to produce amazing sounds by pressing on the vibrato arm to change the tension in the strings.3. Other devices are also essential to enhance the tonal quality of the guitar.

nUT the nut is placed at the end of the fingerboard where it meets the headstock. it pro-vides one of the two anchor points (the other being the bridge saddle) for the strings.

the wood used for the body, top and neck of the guitar has a key effect on the tone and performance of the instru-ment.

the top of the guitar can be of spruce, which has a warm sound, maple with a brighter sound or koa, which has a similar sound as mahogany but with an enhanced mid-range. rosewood, alder, poplar, basswood and even bamboo can also be used.

ToP: this is usually made of one piece of close-grained spruce, split in two and laid in half over the top. to en-hance the appearance of the guitar, a rosette may be inlaid around the sound hole, or a thin strip of darker wood may sometimes be inlaid along the guitar behind the bridge.

Bridge: steel-string guitars have non-adjustable bridges. the bridge transmits the string vibrations to the guitar top, which, in turn, vibrates and amplifies the guitar sound. the bridge is often made of rosewood or ebony and fitted with a bone or plastic saddle.

BraCe: also called ‘rib', this is a thin piece of wood glued to the top and back of the guitar inside the guitar body. it adds strength to the guitar and, depending on its number and positioning, can greatly affect the tone of the guitar. the steel-string guitar uses the traditional 'X' brace with the centre of the X placed just below the sound hole.

Body: the body, usually of mahogany, is hollow. the sides are 'waisted' and some models may have a cutaway on the lower bout to enable access to the higher frets. binding is inlaid around the body at the point where the top and back meet the sides of the guitar. the guitar is finished with polyester, polyurethane or nitro-cellulose lacquer.

neCK: this is traditionally made of the same wood as the backs and sides. the neck has an adjustable truss rod running from the nut to the heel of the guitar where the body meets the neck. nylon-string acoustic guitars, unlike steel-string ones, do not have a truss rod. acoustic guitars are made to the same scale as the electric guitar, but the neck normally meets the body at the 14th fret.

FreTS and FingerBoard: rosewood or ebony fingerboard is laid on top of the neck and is fitted with 20 or 21 frets. as with electric guitars, there are position markers on the fingerboard. dots also mark the edge of the fingerboard at the same positions.

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eLeCTriC BaSS gUiTarS it provides the chest-thumping drive in genres like rock, dance, techno, funk, hip-hop and rap music. it pounds out the low notes. the bass guitar is similar in appearance and construc-tion and has a longer neck and scale length, and four, five or six strings. the four-string is

the most common.

eLeCTriC gUiTarSintroduced in the 1930s, electric guitars are the primary instruments in genres like blues, bluegrass, country, flamenco, jazz, jota, mariachi, reggae, rock, soul and pop. electric guitars can have solid, semi-hollow, or hollow bodies and produce almost no sound without amplification. electromagnetic pickups feed the vibration of the steel strings an amplifier. these guitars shot to fame through rock pioneers like chuck berry. the ripping, irresist-ible licks and hooks of the electric guitar booted the 1960s’ ushered in the age of rock ‘n’ roll and replaced the folk scene. the beatles, the rolling stones, eric clapton’s ‘cream’, Jimi hendrix and Janis Joplin were but a handful of musicians/bands that epitomized the appeal of electric guitars.

aCoUSTiC STeeL-STringed gUiTarS

these can either be 6-string or 12-string guitars. they can produce a variety of sounds – from brassy, folk style to a fuller, more ‘driving’ ones. the body shape and the type of wood used

determine quality of the guitar. yuvraj’s advice: “while buying an acoustic guitar, first look for the richness of the sound. the intonation and

finishing also needs checking. so does the wood – whether it has a rose wood or mahogany top as different woods produce different sounds.”

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entertainmentlet the good times begin

International week is over. It’s time for my team to tie their goal-scoring laces, get their three points and im-

prove on their goal difference. Early still, but they need to do some catching up and maybe even surpassing leaders Chel-sea. Eight games on Saturday, one on Sunday and one, a late kick-off, on Monday, who will be in the top four and who will be in the relegation zone after this? Well, tune in and enjoy!

The first, Manchester United at Goodison Park, has all the in-gredients for fireworks… How will Rooney perform now that the tabloids are rife with his private life? Is cheating on his wife reason enough for his drop in form? Looks like he may not play at all come Saturday and the manager’s likely options in-clude Berbatov, Owen, Macheda and Chicharito. Defense should be solid with Ferdinand and An-

on Sunday. Birmingham had a good game last fortnight. They are consistent, playing against a surprisingly inconsis-tent team suffering a hangover from last season’s implosion. Torres is the key. If he fires on all cylinders, then Liverpool’s safe. If not, well your guess is as good as mine. I’ve met many Liverpool fans here in Kath-mandu who seem lost as to where their team is heading as nothing is going right for the club ever since the Americans bought them.

Week four’s last game is a Monday-night kick-off between Aston Villa and Stoke City. Vil-la started well, but I could not fathom them getting drubbed by Newcastle. Stoke survived last season but need to take advan-tage of Villa’s weaknesses, else they will be relegated.

A feast of games awaits us, and may my team win. !

‘seven years in tibet’ is based on the book carrying the same title writ-ten by austrian mountaineer, heinrich harrer, about his experience in tibet between 1944 and 1951during world war ii, and the invasion of tibet by the chinese people’s liberation army.

in the film, austrians heinrich harrer and peter aufschnaiter are mountaineering in the north of india in a bid to be the first persons to summit nanga parbat. with the commencement of world war ii in 1939, they are unpredictably jailed by the british due to their German citizenships. however, in 1944, harrer and aufschnaiter manage to escape from prison and cross the border into tibet and traverse the treacherous high plateau. they are forced to remain there until the chi-nese invasion in 1950. while in tibet, harrer is introduced to the dalai lama, who is still a boy, and becomes one of his tutors.

beyond some genuinely charming scenes between mr. pitt and the young Jamyang Jamtsho wangchuk, who plays the role of an extraor-dinary boy, the film has more serious business to accomplish. it must explain basic buddhism, as, when harrar, in the midst of building the boy a little movie theater, is reprimanded for disturbing a worm.

sujan siddhi, ceO of nepal data systems p. ltd., describes the movie as “… a part road movie, epic, adventurous and spiritual. the movie nar-rates harrer’s progress through india and tibet on his trek across the tibetan plateau to lhasa, and is interwoven with the story of the young dalai lama (turning into an eight-year-old boy and who becomes the spiritual leader of tibet) with a thirst for western knowledge and later into an adolescent:.

if nothing else, the film is a must-watch for its portrayal of seven years in tibet during a period of tremendous political turmoil graced with camaraderie and the virtuous enlightenment of the young dalai lama.

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dabanggWe are family

das dhunga

Showing at : Jai nepalCast: salman Khan, sonakshi sinha, arbaaz Khadirector: abhinav Kashyap

Showing at : Kumari hall iCast: Kajol, arjun rampal, Kareena Kapoordirector: siddhartha malhotra

Showing at : Kumari hall iiCast: mohan bhandari, anup baral, daya hang raidirector: manoj pandit

dabangg is a story of chulbul pandey, a totally fearless but corrupt police officer with unorthodox working methods. however, his life takes a turn when a girl, rajo enters his life.

we are family takes you on an emotional journey of one family family as they try to resolve their personal issues amidst an unfortunate incident in their lives.

based on the jeep accident of cpnuml's leader madan bhandari and central committee member Jeev raj ashrit on 20th Jestha,2050, this movie tries to unravel whether the event was an accident or a part of a major conspiracy.

Seven Years in

Tibet— Prasanna K.C.

runtime: 2 hrs 19 minsyear of release: 1997

available at : mahaboudha, new roadStarring: brad pitt, david thewlis

director: Jean-Jacques annaud

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cornelia funke is a multiple award-winning German author of children’s fiction. she was born on 10 december 1958 in dorsten, north rhine-westphalia. she currently lives in los angeles, california. funke is best known for her Inkworld trilogy, with the english translation of the third book, Inkdeath, released on 6 October 2008. many of her books have now been translated into english. her work fits mainly into the fantasy and adventure genres. Over 10 million cop-ies of her books have been sold worldwide.

cornelia funke was born to Karl-heinz and helmi funke. as a child, she wanted to become an astronaut and/or a pilot, but then decided to study pedagogy at the university of hamburg. after completing her studies, funke worked for three years as a social worker during which time she focused on working with children who came from deprived backgrounds. she did a stint at illustrating books, but soon began writing her own stories that were

inspired by the sorts of stories that had appealed to the children she had worked with.

during the late 1980s and the 1990s, funke established herself in Germany with two children’s book series, namely, the fantasy-oriented Gespensterjäger (Ghost hunters) and the Wilde Hühner (wild chicks). funke has been called “the J.K. rowling” of Germany. but though she was highly successful in Germany, americans were not introduced to her work until 2002 when The Thief Lord, was translated from German to english. the book was then released by scholastic. The Thief Lord made it to the number two spot in The New York Times’ bestseller list. another one of her novels, Dragon Rider (1996), stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for 78 weeks! follow-ing the success of The Thief Lord and Dragon Rider she came out with Inkheart (2003), which won the 2004 ‘booksense book

of the year children’s literature’ award.

Inkheart was the first part of a trilogy that was continued with Inkspell (2005), which won funke her second ‘booksense book of the year children’s literature’ award in 2006. the trilogy was finally concluded with Inkdeath (published in Germany in 2007, english version spring 2008, american ver-sion fall 2008).

funke married printer rolf funke in 1981. they have two children, anna and ben. for the next 24 years, the funke family lived in hamburg, before moving to los angeles in may 2005. in march 2006, funke lost her husband to cancer. !

the review was done by Quixote’s cove, a bookshop which specializes in literary fiction, business, philosophy and children’s books, and provides a unique nepali spin to the old bookshop experience.

Cornelia Funke

Time to Tie Up the

Football Cleatsderson back in action. Everton, too, have their big names – Ca-hill, Pienaar and Rodwell.

Chelsea play West Ham. The Hammers have yet to open their account and are desperate with Carlton Cole and Matthew Up-son needing to deliver. Man-chester City host Rovers. Big Sam may have an ace up his sleeve, but it is City, I feel, that should, or rather need to, win this game else Mancini may be sacked. Joe Hart, will definite-ly be the key. Newcastle host Blackpool. Both need to win to stay up in the league.

Fulham host the Wolves. Fulham has had a good season so far, and the players are play-ing confi-dently and unafraid of taking risks.

ing alongside hat-trick hero De-foe? How many goals will they slip past Scott Carson?

On Tuesday, Bolton trav-el to Arsenal. Arsenal has a better chance. But with Van Persie out, they could find themselves struggling. Theo, Arshavin and Fabregas need to score. Wigan play Sunder-

land and Asamoah Gyan, a record buy for Sunderland, should be making his debut.

Will he be able to improve on what he did for Ghana in South Africa in England? That’s left to be seen.

Most are waiting for Bir-mingham hosting Liverpool

– Dr. Banu Sharma

Mark Hughes has made a posi-tive impact on the team that has shown great potential. Tot-

tenham will play West Brom. Will we see the new Spurs boy Van Der Vaart play-

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Tamas Spa Loungechaksibari road, thamellive classical/fusion music by tabla maestro pritam rai and his

ensemble and dJ sessions by in-house dJ saakar along with great food and wine selection. every night 7 pm onwards. 4257658

The Factorythamel, live music every wednesday, friday, saturday & sunday, 7 pm onwards, 4701185, 4701187

tantra barpaknajol, thamel, proton band playing live music from sunday to friday, bbQ every saturday & salsa evening last saturday of every month. contact 4257171

Tipsy Lounge & Bardurbar marg, live performance by ciney Gurung every monday, hemanta rana every wednesday, dharmendra sewan every saturday,7 pm onwards, 4243225

upstairs Jazz barlazimpat, an interesting mix of locals and expats of Jazz music. every evening, from 7 pm onwards. 4410436

So I finally managed to drag my friend to Attic Bar for a Friday night out and his first reac-

tion: “Oh! It literally is an attic.” Well, yes. It’s surprising to see how crowded even such a se-cluded place can get; the reason being their marketing strategy, which is largely word-of-mouth. Seemingly, it works.

Besides the interiors, the menu here mostly features snacks with only a minimal choice for the main course. The bar is good enough, but I’m not a huge fan of cocktails, which are also on of-fer. I play it safe on this front and go for Nepali beer – good with or without any snack. As it is, I am more of a foodie.

We ordered Louisiana Style fries and the potatoes wrapped in

bacon strips for starters. The fries appeared devilish, smelled spicy yet had a subtle taste. Bite into the oblong slices, or dip them in ketch-up. They’re relatively good. The potatoes wrapped in bacon strips were sadly an appointment with disappointment.

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5 Ws Where’s is it located?behind tej bhawan, narayanhiti north GateWhat to wear? no need to change after office. most people hang out here in formals.Why drop in? buff sandheko, shredded chicken.When to visit? eveningsHow much to carry? it’s a friday night spot. so be armed with rs. 5,000 for a group of five with drinks and taxes.

ered it all. The wraps were laid around the plate with a small portion of salad in the center. With the sweet salad dressing seeping in through the bacon, the crunchiness was gone and I was left with lame and stretchy strips of bacon wrapped around unglamorous potato wedges. Nevertheless, the sweet assort-ment of lettuce, carrots and transversely diced cherries in mayo placed at the center made do for an accompaniment.

Every time my sister is at the Attic, she invariably goes for ‘Buff Sandheko’, and her predict-able reaction is umm… Prepared with ginger-garlic and diced green chilies, it has a very typical taste. As a matter of fact, any-thing sandheko is good here. My pick is the Marinated peanuts,

those skinless, crunchy, halved cotyledons spiced and spruced up, and served with a couple of bites of greens. Their fried brethren are a milder alternative for the less mighty devourers.

Food aside, the service is not praiseworthy – my friend thought it was pretty ‘cold’. When I walk into a new place, I at least expect the waiter to enunciate my or-ders when they are served. The other night, my sister and I end-ed up eating the Veg Manchurian meant for a veggie friend. After some time, the guy brought in Shredded Chicken and my friend was like,” Where’s my Veg. Man-churian?” and the waiter went: “Your friends ate it”. How blunt!Leaving aside this mix up, the Manchurian is quite good. Done in a sauce that is thick and strong, the veggie nuggets have a non-interruptive demeanor. The Shredded Chicken smells of fresh shallots and bell peppers, and tastes sumptuously swell. By the way, it’s a large portion of rice that accompanies main courses like these. Though ideal for one, it is practically more than enough for two. !

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furnishings , cozy and inviting ambience , warm and laid back though i don’t like the typical entranceserving dishes , easy to use – keep the dish in the center so everyone in the group can relish and enjoycutlery , Good enough, but there is room for improvement service , too casual during afternoons and early evenings restroom , Zero-privacy ‘concentration camp’my rating (& a smirk), wish the service matches the ambience

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mangal bazar, patan durbar square, 5538980The ambience restaurant & Bar

Chicken alaking, rs 295

nepal’s first complete led light lounge & bardurbar marg, 4243225

Tipsy Chicken, rs. 600

Tipsy Lounge & Bar

attic Bartej bhawan, uttar dhoka,

lazimpat, 4442615

Chicken Wings w. Hot garlic Sauce, rs. 250

thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510

yin yang restaurant

Chicken Cardon blue, rs.435

thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289

Third eye restaurant

Kasturi Kebabs, rs.395

lazimpat, uttardhoka, 4440567

Tej Bhawan (The garden restaurant)

Chicken drumstick, rs.240

hotel narayani complex, 5521408absolute Bar

Chicken Bacon roll, rs. 350

durbarmarg, 4430170Utsav

Set Thakali Lunch Chicken, rs. 300, Mutton rs. 400

thamel, 4411595Jbar

Cinderella, rs.200

harihar bhawan, pulchwok, 5526212

Bronco Billy

Mexican Steak rs. 500


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Don’t undervalue your kitchen,” Kalpana Bhat-tachan, Interior Design-er of ‘Classic Interiors’,

remarks. “People usually spend a lot of time and money decorat-ing their living rooms, but is the kitchen any less important?”

Certainly not! So begins Bhattachan’s pointers at deco-rating one’s kitchen, and she of-fered Fr!day with 10 insightful ones:1. Firstly, something as simple as having a new, uniquely designed tap installed will give your kitch-en a new feel (without making the bank run out of cash).

7. In fact there are so many choices of cabinet pulls these days, simply changing that part of the kitchen is a makeover in itself. Or, if you don’t have kitchen cabinets but marble slabs only, install new ones!

8. If your kitchen has an old chimney, you could cover it with ply or laminate it and match the color with the kitchen cabinets.

4. Colors can rejuvenate your cooking experience: imagine hav-ing an unexpected orange-col-ored tile on the floor, for example, or one side of the wall painted in bright color. Playing with colors makes a whole lot of difference.

5. Renovate your kitchen by joining the dining room and, if possible, the living room with your kitchen so that you have a large kitchen-living-dining area instead of three small rooms.

6. Old storage racks and cabinets need not be demolished: they can be repainted, laminated and made wa-terproof, giving them a new look.

2. Instead of storing away your utensils, consider using steel hooks on your kitchen wall to hang your ladle, spatulas, tea strainers and other utensils. This gives your kitchen an ex-ceptional look.

3. Repainting your kitchen is an inexpensive and a quick way to give your kitchen a new look. Lighter colors tend to make rooms look bigger, but be careful with colors like cream or white because they tend to look dirty quickly, especially since Nepali cuisine incorpo-rates a lot of masalas (spices) and oil.

From Kitchens are truly busy places. They are places where your meals are prepared; room temperature is high; have oil, gas, steam and

probably gravy stains and leftovers on the walls of the cabinets; and witnessed family gatherings, including feuds. They are like no other room in your house. So give the kitchen a well-deserved makeover.

— Sabrina Singh

Redecorating your kitchen

9. For an exotic look, opt for netted curtains, vertical blinds or bamboo curtains.

10. Decorative items like tea towels, cookbooks, bookends, salt and pepper shakers, dish towels, aprons and china can come and go according to the season or festival. Make the room airy dur-ing summers, or cozy in winters as the case may be. !

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we’ve all seen ads for those new hd tvs, 3d led tvs, lcds and we’ve even spent wads of money on them to get the best picture quality we can while viewing our favorite movies and tv shows. but what most people don’t know is that even though they may spend lOts of money on these extravagant tv sets, they, in actual fact, don’t get the expected (that is ‘best’) picture quality unless the mov-ies and the tv shows are in high definition (hd).

so when news that the promoters of ‘dreams and ideas’ had launched a new product came along, viewers got the chance to experience real hd quality movies on their screens. Fr!day went to take a look.

abhinav Kasaju and deepankar Kasaju have, it seems, come up with another innovation yet again, one that aims to revolutionize the movie-viewing experience in nepal. they’ve created a website, www.givemehd.com, via which you can choose, order and buy hd quality movies, which will make movie viewing on your flat screen at home or even a laptop an unforgettable experience.

these hd movies are indeed something to witness. the eye-popping details and the colors are a joy to watch. and all you have to do to get these movies is simply register at www.givemehd.com and choose a membership plan. you can choose the ‘pay per movie’ package, which will cost you rs.100 per movie, the ‘smart choice’ membership, which requires you to pay rs.15,000 for 176 movies or the ‘best choice, big saving’ membership, which will save you rs.8,325 as you can buy 333 movies for rs.25,000.

it sounds a bit too expensive though. abhinav Kasaju, however, waves away our concern. “the experience of finally viewing real hd content on your tv is worth it, especially if you already have a flat screen. you would want to get the best picture quality you can.”

experiencing hd at your home is quite easy. you can have the mov-ies delivered to your house in a hard drive, and all you have to do is transfer them through an hd media player like Xtreamer or a laptop.

additionally, the range of movies available is enormous. you can choose from thriller, romance, comedy, action, horror, animation and even sci-fi, and documentaries from nat Geo, discovery and bbc, too. the website itself is a treat to visit – very user-friendly and ap-pealing to the eye as well.

however, we thought that the legality of this website might be a slight problem. so we asked the brothers to which deepankar Kasa-ju replied, “it’s not that big of an issue in nepal. it’s legal enough.”

well then, what are you waiting for? if you’re a movie freak, then log onto this website and watch, turning your tv room at home into your very own movie hall, enjoying great picture quality and the amazing sound of hd content. !

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made,” says usha Khadgi timilsina, former miss nepal, with pride. the clothing is designed by the own-ers with the raw materials being imported from india and bangkok. having set up a shop amongst a sea of boutiques in Kupondole, it wouldn’t be hard for you to spot this little outlet. moreover, its neon pink signage definitely makes it all the more visible.

ur stylish also stands out for its reasonable prices (compared to other boutiques around town, the prices are astonishing). it also caters to all age groups as well. through the boutique, the own-ers want to remove the miscon-ception that boutiques are only for the ‘high-class’ and ‘middle-aged’. ur stylish offers the a to Z of clothing: from casuals to chic dresses to kurtha surwals and saris. what’s more, it also offers men’s line of clothing. contact: 5522957 !

chinese cuisine is popular the world over… even here at home. but a normal foreigner’s palate cannot really say for sure what real chinese food actually is, can it? to give you the best of the best in all that is there to chinese cuisine, café du temple has

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parts of the world, is currently in charge of the chinese menu. some of the chinese fare that café du temple offers includes shanghai style chicken, spicy chicken coins, chicken wanton and szechuan chicken. but this is just the tip of the iceberg. there’s much more.

“i have specially focused on szech-uan style since it suits nepali taste perfectly,” lama says.

wonderful ambience (a brilliant view of the bouddhanath stupa can be taken in from the restaurant), good food and reasonable prices best describe café du temple. hav-ing about 200 covers, this restau-rant also offers a different priced menu for nepalis, one which is not too heavy on the pocket. a course for two costs rs. 650 with taxes for nepalis. the price for foreign-ers is rs. 1,500 with taxes. for your chinese palate then, head to café du temple, bouddha and enjoy chinese delicacies made in nepal. 2143256, 9851081692 !

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Most people associate shopping in a convenience store with a new name – “Big Mart”. Having completed a year of operation, Big Mart has won the hearts of thousands of loyal customers. Located on the ground floor of NLIC

City Centre, Big Mart is always open to cater to people by offering them a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, dairy products, food, liquor, staples health and beauty-related items, and household and general items as well. Big Mart started its operation with around 9,000 varieties of products. It presently has a whopping 30,000 to 35,000 varieties of assorted goods for consumers to choose from.

Once you enter Big Mart, you know at once what item is where as the entire store is unconcealed with all the sections segregated through the use of color coding and ‘menu plates’ hung from the ceiling, which helps the costomers save time. Being utterly custom-er-centric, the entire department store is well arranged where ev-erything can be sorted quickly, thus complying with everyone’s busy schedules. The initiation of keeping stalls for fresh vegetables is, of course, a new concept in the department store culture. Even if you have any doubt regarding the products, then there is a store assis-tant in every row who is always ready to assist you with a smile. Big Mart’s success lies in the fact that it is very customer-centric and user friendly. Contact: 4011800

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It’s ‘Big Mart’ Time now

With a lot of convenience stores mushrooming in the city, one name has won the hearts of the people. Big Mart, centrally located at City Center, Kamalpokhari, is now a popular shopping hub for many reasons.

aUToKia Sorento arrivescontinental trading enterprises, the authorized distributor for Kia motors in nepal, has launched the all-new sorento in nepal. with a price of rs. 6.3 million, the sorento perhaps ranks amongst the most expensive Kia vehicles in nepal. the new vehicle justifies its price with its modern features in terms of comfort, safety, performance and gizmo accessories. tel: 2054000

Four Hero Honda Models get Facelift syakar company limited, the authorized distributor of hero honda motorcycles in nepal, has launched upgraded versions of four new hero honda bikes. the new models include the cd dawn, Glamour fi, achiever and super splendor. the launch of the four upgraded versions is a part of syakar’s initiative to provide its customers the best value for their money. hero honda remains the market leader as a global brand in the two-wheeler segment for the 9th consecutive year. tel: 4225132

airLineSKathmandu-Muscat Service Begins the national carrier of the sultanate of Oman has started flights between Kathmandu and muscat from 2 september. the service is not only expected to bring more tourists from the Gulf but also expand trade between the two countries and bring in investment to nepal. Oman air will be operating a boeing 737-700 aircraft with business and

With competition intensifying in the department/convenience store field, do you feel there is scope or any sense for you to expand further?traditional retailing continues to be the mainstay of nepal’s retail industry that contributes over 90% of the total retail revenue. the ‘mom-and-pop’ retail outlets or ‘corner-stores’ constitute a major part of nepal’s retail store format. traditional retailing is especially prominent in small towns and cities with ‘kirana’ stores, push-cart vendors and ‘mandi bazaars’ dominating. Organized stores have started relatively recently, providing further scope for expanding big mart outlets. we plan to reach out to most parts of the country and position ourselves closer to our customers.

almost all department/convenience stores sell similar products. What makes Big Mart any different?it’s true department stores sell almost similar products. but it’s important to understand that it is not possible for any single store to stock everything available in the market. so we have to ensure the correct ‘product mix’ in fulfilling our consumers’ demands. Our pursuit of excellence and attention to details are what make us different. we provide great value to our shoppers, the highest level of customer service and maintain strict quality control measures. Our store layout, central air-conditioning and exciting schemes, promotions and other attractions that we provide throughout the year ensure customer satisfaction and a great shopping experience.

do you feel that people are actually aware about the concept behind department/convenience stores?with the changing lifestyle of nepali consumers, the awareness level is definitely on the rise. even though organized retail market share is only about 10% of the total retail market, it would be incorrect to say awareness is lacking. it’s the perception and habits of our people that play a big role - initially, many believed that department stores were only for the upper-income segment. that is not so anymore. with changing consumer behavior patterns, the major segment driving the retail industry today are the middle and upper middle class. with more organized stores and their easy accessibility, the lower-income bracket will also begin to step into such stores soon realizing the advantages they can enjoy in terms of better quality, hygiene, convenience and reasonable pricing.

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Prabal Saakhamd, saakha & universal automobile pvt. ltd.

The most popular american all terrain vehicle (atv) has hit the

nepali market. saakha & universal automobile pvt. ltd., the exclusive stockist of the right-hand-drive hummer, has introduced the h3 model in nepal. the vehicle is an exclusive production of General motors and is known worldwide for its extraordinary performance, looks and power. also lovingly called the “hum bee”, it was originally manufactured especially for the us army. the production of the hummer started in the early 1990s, but General motors stopped manufac-turing it from June, 2009 in the wake of its failure to sell the iconic brand to a chinese firm. even though the atv is no longer in production, it is delivered from the remaining stock that were manufactured before.

the hummer available in nepali is the h3, which is the smallest sized in the series. the h3 features a two-speed, electronically-controlled, full-time four-wheel drive system that is suitable for both on-road and off-road driv-ing in all conditions and has electronic locking front and rear differentials available as the other options. electronic-stability control, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake-controlled traction control, latch child-seat, anchors and tyre-pressure monitoring are all standard features of the h3. side-curtain airbags were optional until 2008 when they were standardized across the car manufacturing industry in the us. the h3 is priced at rs. 10 million, but the price varies according to the accessory needs of buyers. with the h3 roaring on the streets, it’s not the owner who’ll portray the ride. it will be the h3 that will represent its owner! tel: 4434921

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— Prasanna K.C.

there is a fashion cop in my office.

On a good day, i wake up, get dressed and go to work. On most other days, i wake up, get dressed, get dressed again, fret over my choice of a tie a bit more, and then leave the house praying i made the correct fashion choice.

if i’m not sure about my choice of attire for the day, or if the fash-ion cop smiles at me for no particular reason, he has me wondering whether the black belt i thought matched with my grey trousers are dark brown and not as black as i thought. Or that the shoulders of my expensive shirt are developing a lame shabby shine.

i know i sound like a total chick. but if your workplace has a fashion cop whose fashion sense is as atrocious as mine, i’m sure you’ll empathize.

to get over the “bad-outfit feeling”, i asked a dear friend who owns a ‘fashion boutique’ in Kupondole for a remedy. “the niggling thing about the bad-outfit feeling is mostly psychological. it’s not that you usually look bad in something. it’s just that you usually think you do,” she says to me.

many discussions with the victims of the fashion cop later, i have come up with a few ways to avoid the bad-outfit feeling even though they mostly revolve around what you do before you put anything on:1. Workout: you stand bigger and feel better than usual. maybe the bulging biceps will keep the fashion cop from taking a ‘dig’ at your outfit.2. Test drive only on weekends when the fashion cop is not around: if you want to see if you can pull off your parrot-green shirt, or the polka-dotted tie, do so on weekends/holidays away from prying eyes. 3. Befriend the enemy: if your office has a fashion cop, befriend him. it’s difficult being cruel to a friend.

but, as fr. James J. donnelly had taught us in school, take a leap now and then. sure you’ll fall, but sometimes you’ll hit on something that clicks. then you’ll end up feeling great. that’s when you’ll experience the “good-outfit feeling”.

and then enjoy it while it lasts! !

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All Terrace Vehicles (ATVs) are slowly entering Nepal. Now, the latest one in the family to do so is the Hummer H3. The famous all-American ATV, the H3, is now roaring on the streets of Kathmandu. With its muscular look, it sure is going to win the hearts of many a lover of ATVs.

different strokeseconomy class seat configuration on this sector. it has onward connections to abu dhabi, al ain and dubai in the uae, the Gcc and europe. 4411764

BanKJanata Bank’s new Saving SchemeJanata bank limited has launched ‘smart ladies saving’, a new saving account for women, which offers an interest rate of 7% on a daily basis. all that is required is that customers have to maintain a minimum balance of rs. 100. under this scheme, the bank also offers a variety of gifts and a free subscription of Nari magazine for six months. an account holder also gets to enjoy free any-branch service, inter-banking and mobile banking, and receives a checkbook and an atm card as well. tel: 4786100

giZMonew HP Laptop in Townneoteric nepal pvt. ltd., the authorized distributor for hp laptops, has come up with a series of the hp pro book. the recently launched laptops include the hp pro book 4520s, hp pro book 4420s and hp pro book 4320s. all these laptops come with a one-year warranty. 4250001

Sony Festive offer nepa hima trade link pvt. ltd. has announced its festival offer. On the purchase of sOny’s bravia lcds, avail dish nepal dth service for free. customers can also win exciting and premium prizes on the purchase of other sOny products like alpha dslr cameras, digital camcorders, cyber-shot, home-theatre systems and music systems. two lucky grand draw couples will win an exclusive 4-night, 5-day trip to thailand. 5546076

MiSCeLLaneoUSBentley’s annual Salebentley, the leather shop on durbar margi, has started its annual stock-clearance sale. customers can receive up to 50% discount on bentley’s leather products. both male and female customers get to choose from a wide variety of leather accessories and products at the store. 4228338

‘effect’ Hits nepallaxmi concern, a sole distributor of effect energy drink, has launched Germany’s

most loved energy drink, ‘effect’, in nepal. the drink is available in a slim 250-ml can and carries a price tag of rs. 75 per can. the company’s target group is people aged between 15 to 39 years. 4220739

Bamboo Products in townlocated in Kupondole, interweave cane furniture, which makes fine specimens

How many H3s do you target to sell?we don’t have a definite target as such. we have brought hummer here not for business purposes alone but for those whose hobby and interest in owning good vehicles. we cannot say for sure as to how many h3s we will be selling, but we just sold one and are anticipating selling at least one or two more units.

What challenges do you see in driving the H3 in the narrow roads of Kathmandu?driving a hummer in Kathmandu is always difficult due to its large size. but when it comes to the h3, it’s not much of a challenge as it is much smaller than the h1 and h2. many believe the h3 to be a city vehicle, but it is more convenient for long drives. also, parking is a bit of challenge for h3s due to their relatively bigger sizes.

even with 200% import duty, the price of the Hummer is surprisingly not that high. your take?i don’t believe the price of the hummer to be low. in nepal, it is only a bit more expensive than a land cruiser, which makes it seem like it’s relatively cheap for a hummer. but in accordance with the international market, it’s just the right price – not too high, not too low.

of bamboo furniture, has now opened a showroom and launched new products. the prices may be on the higher side, but the quality and durability of the furniture here more than makes up for their cost. 5523376

‘MaHa’ Brand ambassador for Western Unionthe comedy duo - madam Krishna sheathe and hair banta chary - commonly known as “maha” has officially been announced as the brand ambassador for its soon-to-be-launched yes campaign. western union has

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