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Nepal Bandha affecting Movie releases

May 11, 2012
Nepal Bandha affecting Movie releases

A number of movies scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead have postponed because of political uncertainty in the days ahead. At the time when the constitution is to be released (it is scheduled to be released on Jestha 14) various political parties have beefed up their demand and power shows. Frequent closure...

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Should ‘Jannat 2′ be banned in Nepal?

May 6, 2012
Should ‘Jannat 2′ be banned in Nepal?

No, we don’t think so! Nepali film critics and Film Development Board of Nepal think that a Bollywood movie "Jannat2" be banned in Nepal. The movie shows a scene about illegal weapons being supplied from Pakistan to India through Nepal. The censor board however hasn’t found anything fishy on the scene and has permitted...

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Fuel price reduced but, protest to continue

January 26, 2012
Fuel price reduced but, protest to continue

The government has reduced the price of after a protest by the student organizations. Announcing the government decision to reduce Rs. 3 per liter on petrol, Rs. 4 in kerosene oil and diesel, and Rs. 85 per cylinder in cooking gas, the Minister for Commerce and Supplies, Lekh Raj Bhatt, told that the reduction...

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Nepal Banda photos – protest by student wings of parties including ruling party

January 25, 2012
Nepal Banda photos – protest by student wings of parties including ruling party

As announced earlier, 13 student wings of nine different political parties, including the ruling party, have forced-close the Kathmandu valley on January 25. There are no vehicles on the street and the businesses are also closed. The only vehicles allowed on the road are press vehicle, ambulance, and vehicles of foreign embassies. The youth...

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Best value Copy-Paste offer ?

January 22, 2012
Best value Copy-Paste offer ?

Art students copy the arts of renowned artists to learn and understand the technique. Such a practice is not meant to steal  other’s creativity and say that it is their own creation. After witnessing such unethical practices in Nepali movies, it is time other sectors also resort to stealing other’s creations. Shuphal Kafle of...

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Prachanda’s new house / Everest Bank building / owned or leased ?

January 20, 2012
Prachanda’s new house / Everest Bank building / owned or leased ?

The CPN Maoist chairman Prachanad has moved to a new residence in Lazimpat from his earlier home of the last five and half years, in Naya Bazar. Kantipur published a photo of a red brick house as Prachanda’s new house. But, Prachanda son, Prakash Dahal, has posted a facebook wall post, accusing the newspaper...

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Maghe Shakranti different moods and modes of celebrations

January 17, 2012
Maghe Shakranti different moods and modes of celebrations

Maghe Shakranti is celebrated in various ways in different parts of Nepal. By default, it is about eating various delicacies and enjoying the day in the best way possible. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s celebrations. The following dance party organized to mark Maghe Shakranti is in full swing (photo credits...

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Earthquake Safety Day – 16 January

January 15, 2012
Earthquake Safety Day – 16 January

The 14th National Earthquake Safety Day is being marked by organizing various events starting January 16, 2012. Young mountains and geotectonic has made Nepal susceptible to severe earthquakes. Historical data show that devastating earthquake have a 100 year return period, and the next such earthquake is expected to occur in the near future. A...

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Maghe/Makar Shakranti, festival of ghyu, chaku and tarul

January 14, 2012
Maghe/Makar Shakranti, festival of ghyu, chaku and tarul

The first day of the month Magh is celebrated as Maghe Shakranti or Makar Shakranti. On the day, the most popular ingredients to make delicious food in Nepal are ghee, chaku and boiled yam (locally known as ghyu, chaku, and tarul). More details on Maghe Shakranti (posted last year) In Nepal and India, various...

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Kafal gedi kutukka

January 9, 2012
Kafal gedi kutukka

Last time we posted about Aiselu and now, it is time for another tasty wild fruit, Kafal. Kafal, a very popular wild fruit of the Central Himalayas. Tasting sour-sweet, the all-season trees are considered uncultivable. Botanists call it Myrica Nagi and it grows in the range of 1300 to 2100 m elevation and is...

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Kodo and and distillation of Rakshi, a traditional Nepali wine

January 7, 2012
Kodo and and distillation of Rakshi, a traditional Nepali wine

Rakshi is the distilled alcoholic drink of Nepal. It is commonly made from Kodo (a variety of millet found in Nepal). There are other varieties of Rakshi made by the same procedure using other materials like fruits, corn , rice , wheat , or barley. Kodo or millet grows in mountain region of Nepal...

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Aiselu – wild raspberries found in Nepal

December 24, 2011
Aiselu – wild raspberries found in Nepal

A common fruit in the hilly Nepal, Aiselu, is usually ripe for eating in around spring time. These delicious wild raspberries can be plucked out of bushes with a lot of thorn. Aiselu is one of the favorite wild fruits among the locals. Those who don’t want to go hunting for the delicious fruit,...

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