Ruby dared to show up in bikini, winning the the Best Dressed Miss Nepal USA

Who says bikini is no dress? It seems, the organizers of beauty contests in Nepal think it’s not a dress – hence, there aren’t any bikini rounds. Although there weren’t any bikini rounds in the beauty contest of Nepali beauties in the USA, the best dressed beauty was wearing one.

The judges found the bikini clad beauty Ruby Adhikari the best dressed beauty in the Miss Nepal USA 2011 beauty contest. Sujita Basnet was crowned the Miss Nepal USA 2011.

Best Dress Miss Nepal USA 2011, Ruby Adhikar
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Ruby is a bold beauty who dares to be different from the crowd. The talented beauty, had also designed the winning dress herself.

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Baburam Bhattarai, Mustang, Golcha and rumors

Mustang is the first and the only one vehicle assembled in Nepal. It is told that, most of the parts of the vehicle are imported from India and it is one of the cheapest vehicle available in Nepal.

Baburam’s choice of vehicle has been praised by everybody and this movie will surely skyrocket the sales of the vehicle in Nepal. If the producers can keep it’s reliability high enough, it will be successful in capturing the Nepali market.

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Miss Nepal 2011 is Malina Joshi

Malina Joshi, 23, is crowned Miss Nepal 2011 in an event held in Officer’s Club of Nepal Army at Tundikhel, Kathmandu on August 30.

The Miss Nepal 2010, Sadichha Shrestha handed over the crowned to the new Miss Nepal. The first runner-up of the crown was Anupama Gurung and second runner-up was Sarina Maskey.

In the event, Anupama Gurung was also awarded Miss Beautiful Hair. Other title winners are listed below.

Details of all the 19 participants can be read in this model site.

Our congratulation to all the
title winners:

• Miss Nepal 2011: Malina Joshi
• 1st Runner Up: Anupama Aura Gurung
• 2nd Runner Up: Sarina Maskey
• 3rd Runner Up: Manisha Bista
• 4th Runner Up: Neha Paudel
• Sunsilk Miss Beautiful Hair: Anupama Aura Gurung
• Fair and Lovely Miss Beautiful Complexion: Neeta Yogi
• Ganapati Miss Photogenic: Manisha Bista
• Orbit Miss Personality: Namrata Dahal
• Hidden Treasure Miss Talent: Bishnu Chemjong
• Close Up Miss Beautiful Smile: Pratibha Shrestha
• Annapurna Post Miss Popular Choice: Neha Paudel
• Model Global Miss Perseverance: Madina Begum

UPDATE: Video of the interveiw of Miss Nepal Malina Joshi is posted here.

PM Baburam Bhattarai has opted Nepal made vehicle ‘Mustang’ jeep

Newly appointed PM Baburam Bhattarai has opted to ride a made-in Nepal vehicle, ‘Mustang’ jeep as a slap in the face of his predecessor. After his appointment as PM, did not continue tradition of choosing luxurious vehicles.

Bhattarai arrived at Singha Durbar in his new ‘Mustang’ van, to take charge of his new office, after being sworn in as the new prime minister. The vehicle was first brought at the Home Ministry and later it was taken to the president’s residence at Shital Niwas, where Bhattarai took oath.

Bhattarai’s ‘unique choice’ was admired by everyone wherever it went on Monday.

‘Mustang’ is the first vehicle to be made in Nepal by Hulas Motors. The vehicle neither has an air conditioner nor an automated window screen.

Miss Nepal 2011 – Malina Joshi – Photo Gallery

Malina Joshi is the new Miss Nepal. Here are some of the photos of the crowning ceremony and other photos of the beauty queen. Malina won a title “Orient Angel O’ Intellect” in the Miss Angel 2010 contest.

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Father’s Day being observed

More about Father’s Day, Kushe Aunshi and Moti Jayanti (In Nepali).
People all over the country are observing Father’s Day (Buwa ko mukh herne din) and Kushe Aunshi festival on Monday.

The major market places in the Valley have been busy since early morning with people shopping for sweets, fruits, and buying gifts for their dearly loved fathers. Today is the occasion of commemorating the love and the tie between fathers and their children and children bows to touch their father’s feet with their foreheads to express their reverence.

Those whose fathers have already passed away visit Gokarneswor temple and other sacred spots, and pray for peace to the departed soul. They also perform ‘shraddha’ to honor their deceased fathers.

On this Kushe Aunshi, Brahmins visit different houses distributing Kush, a sacred plant, in different houses chanting mantras of Veda.

Where is Nepal ?

By: Prem K. Amatya

When I introduced myself to a Canadian friend, she asked the most dreaded question, again:

"Where is Nepal?"

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Rabindra Shrestha and Supekchya Silwal – not a role model

Rabindra Shrestha, 50-year-old father of a college-age daughter and a minister in-office, eloped with a 22-year-old student in February. Dipak Bhattarai named him the Valentine Hero and I wrote about it in a post at that time. 

After a long silence, the couple have re-surfaced as husband and wife. In the photo above, Supekchya has sported, red Sindoor, a sign of a married woman.

Before we argue if they have done something good for the society
, let’s evaluate some of the Facebook posts of Supekchya:

Although they had run away in February, Supekshya waited for more than two months to announce her marriage. On April 22, she changed her profile to married.

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Manisha Koirala – ‘My husband has become my enemy’

It seems, the marriage of Manisha Koirala with Samrat Dahal is not going to last long. Last time, Manisha posted about her intention of divorce in May. She has done it again – by posting a bit more sad and harsh message in Facebook. The message reads:

My husband has become my enemy. How much worst can it become for a women?

Last time, the difference between the couple was was patched when friends and families helped them to soothe the relationship wounds. Manisha clarified that it was a minor issue with her husband.

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Dr. Baburam Bhattarai 35th Prime Minister of Nepal

Dr. Bhaburam Bhattarai of UCPN-Maoist is elected the new Prime Minister of Nepal on August 28, 2011. The election was held in the Parliament House to choose between Dr. Bhattarai and Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepali Congress. Dr. Bhattarai received 340 votes out of 575 members of CA present in the voting and Paudel received the remaining 235 votes.

Congratulation and best wishes for the new PM, Dr. Bhattarai!

Smile of the newly appointed Finance Minister in August 28, 2008. Dr. Bhattarai was considered the very successful in his job as a Finance Minister.

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Dr. Bhattarai elected new PM on Sunday

Dr. Baburam Bhattari of UCPN-Maoist has been elected Nepal’s new prime minister on Sunday.

Dr. Bhattarai got 340 votes, while opponent Nepali Congress Ram Chandra Paudel secured only 235 votes. 575 lawmakers were present in the House this afternoon.

Speaker Subas Chandra Nembang, announced the results, Dr. Bhattarai bagged the majority vote in the present 594-member House to be elected as the new prime minister as per the constitutional provisions and the House regulations.

Wake up Nepali

The handwritten message:

The writing roughly translates to:

How long are you going to stay silent?

Come on Nepali wake up now and start building the nation.

Don’t procrastinate!

Let’s unite to build the country.  (Photo from Facebook)

Shakuntala Sharma – a new actress from Sikkim

Shakuntala Sharma is a new entry in Nepali movie industry, from Sikkim, India.  The 21 years old beauty is 5 feet and 4 inches tall and is a gradate in English (BA) from Loreto college Darjeeling.

Shakuntala debuted in Paristhiti, a movie on AIDS, media and Darjeeling. Directed by Bhavesh Thakuri, Paristhiti, helped Shakuntala to snatch a Best Actress award.

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Failed Diplomacy of Nepali Ambassador

If an Ambassador can’t deal with a blogger, how can he deal with the foreign government?

The diplomatic height of Nepali Ambassador in France, Mohan Bikram Shrestha, is clearly seen by the way he dealt with a problem caused by Teej invitation.

Nepali Embassy in France organized a cultural program, Teej and invited people to participate in the program through the Embassy letter pad.

The problem – the wife of the Ambassador, Sajana Shrestha, signed the invitation instead of Ambassador. She shouldn’t have the authority to write in Embassy letter pad. Blogger friend in Dadhi Sapkota wrote about it in his blog.

The embassy should have realized the mistake and apologized. But, it didn’t. The response was more defensive and it tried to hide the mistake in their part:

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Rajesh KC – Cartonist and the Phalano guy

A cartoon speaks volume! It lighten-up the mood, helps to make fun of some serious matter and brings smile in your face.

The creator however remains in the background and won’t be visible to the general public. So, here is the “Phalano guy” with his cartoon character looking at the cartoon Rajesh is making:

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