Save the Himalaya awareness rally, UN New York, held on Sept 21, 2010. More on the event is posted here.
Author: Anand Nepal
Save the Himalaya program held in New York
In spite of the controversy caused by Minister Deepak Bohara for the participation in the program, ‘Save The Himalaya’ was successfully held in New York on September 21, 2010.
Appa Sherpa, 20 times Everest climber and other 20 Nepali mountaineers attended the walk. There were a total of 200 people including Nepali and foreigners in the rally. Home Minister, Bhim Rawal and Forestry Minister, Deepak Bohora addressed the rally.
NC president Sushil Koirala admitted to the hospital
Sushil Koirala was admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) for treatment of infection in his lungs, within a few hours of his victory in the party election.
The doctors have told that the illness of the newly elected president of Nepali Congress is related to the excessive effort during the preparation of the election. According to the doctors, he will stay in the hospital before for five day.
Due to the illness, Koirala could not attend the vict
ory rally organized in Kathmandu. Earlier, the 12th general convention of Nepali Congress had elected Sushil Koirala as the next party president.
Himmat-2 – Sequel of Deepak Shrestha – Posters and photos
The movie made on the direction of Deepak Shrestha and produced by Rekha Thapa, Himmat, did unexpected business. Excited by its success Deepak Sherestha started the second part, Himmat-2 under his own banner, Pancha Kanya Films. The movie was released at the time of Teej in the theaters out of Kathmandu.
The movie features Indian Idol, Prasant Tamang and actress Una Upreti. Biraj Bhatt is is another attraction of the movie. Some would also love the comedy actor Shree Krishna Luitel is appearing in double part.
After 7th defeat, Prachanda left the PM race
Puspa Kamal Dahal has decided not to contend for the post of Prime Minister after he was defeated for the seventh time.
In a joint statement signed by Prachanda and Jhalanath Khanal, both CPN Maoist and CPN-UML have decided not to participate in the election to choose the next Prime Minister of Nepal.
Cybersansar.com taken offline after Kasaju brothers were arrested
The arrest can be considered the largest operation of against internet crime in Nepal.
Although the arrest is justified, the role of Kasaju brothers in establishing Cybersansar.com and promoting internet based modeling for more than a decade should also be appreciated.
Himani Shah, Former Crown Princess – Photo profile
Former Crown Princess Himani Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah of Nepal was born in October 1, 1976 in Kathmandu. Himani is the wife of the former crown prince Paras Shah and daughter-in-law of ousted king Gyanendra Shah.
A Surya Vanshi – Shekhawat Rajput, Himani, is from the royal family of Sikar state in Rajasthan, India. Himini is the daughter of Raja Vikram Singh and Rani Bipula Singh.
Press Release: Save the Himalayas to be staged in New York City
- An Awareness Rally to be held on 21st September 2010 (Tuesday).
- At: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 47th Street, New York, USA while world leaders gathered in the United Nations. (Noon to 4 PM)
- Participants – 29 mountaineers joined by a crowd environmentalists, Nepalese-American immigrants, Nepal’s Minister of Forest and Soil Conservation, and outdoor enthusiasts
Pooja Lama – Profile
The following list of links feature Nepali model, actress, and singer, Pooja Lama in various stages after the release of her sex scandal. In the short time she got married, separated, gone to middle east, and has transformed herself from Buddhist to Muslim.
But, this is only a small part of her life after October of 2009.
A similar list can be created for the life of Pooja Lama before 2009.
Pooja got married at 18. She gave birth to a son and got separated from the first husband.
Bato Muni ko Phool – Promo
Full movie is posted in our Nepali Movie section.
Promo of upcoming Nepali film ‘Bato Muni ko Phool’
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2010 is on Saturday, the 11th of September.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadra, starting on the Shukla Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Continue reading
Gaijatra – Nepali version of April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, Nepali people don’t celebrate April Fool’s day. These days, due to the western influence people in cities make fool of each other on that day. But, we have our own fun filled day to make fun of. The festival equivalent to the April Fool day is called Gaijatra in Nepal.
Gaijatra, the festival of cows, is celebrated to commemorates the death of people during the year. During the festival, people dressed as clowns and colorful cows are marched in the streets. When cows are not readily not available, people wearing cow masks march on the street. In olden days people had to walk bare-foot but these days such practice is discouraged.
The festival is full of songs, jokes, mockery, and humor. So, Gai Jatra can be considered one of the healthiest festival in which, people accept the reality of death and prepare themselves for "the life after death". Gaijatra usually falls on the month of Bhadra (August – September). It also marks the be
ginning of festive season.
Some photos of the event:
Nepal Pavilion in Shanghai Expo and National Pavilion Day cultural program
UPDATE: Videos added – courtesy China Daily
National Pavilion Day of the Nepal Pavilion in Shanghai Expo was on September 3, 2010. The event was marked with music, dance and exhibitions of art and culture. Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala went to China with 10 member cultural team lead by Shri Krishna Shrestha, for the program.
The Nepal Pavilion has a large Buddhist pagoda at the center, surrounded by folk houses representing styles from different periods in history dating back to the 11th century. The Pavilion showcases the outstanding talents in art and architecture in Nepal. The theme of the pavilion is “Tales of Kathmandu City — Seeking the Soul of a City: Exploration and Speculation.”
The pavilion is the biggest pavilion Nepal has created till date. Shanghai Expo 2010 officials have told that the Nepal Pavilion is popular in the Expo.
Shanghai Expo 2010 is the world’s largest expo featuring 189 international pavilions and 50 pavilions from multinational agencies.
Highlights of the cultural program:
Krishna Janmastami – Krishna’s Birthday
Lord Krishna is one of the most romantic gods in Hindu mythology. He was raised in a cow herder community in ancient times and is told to have 1,600 girlfriends, Gopini. Among them Radha was his beloved one. Krishna is believed to the human incarnation of the God Bishnu.
Komal Oli press conference photos – August 2010
When a promo of her upcoming album was banned from Nepal Television, Komal Oli called a press conference to express her dissatisfaction.
While some think the words in song calling Lord Shiva ‘Badmas‘ is not good for religious sentiments. Other think Komal herself is creating issue out of nothing to promote her album.
