Dabur Vatika MISS NEPAL 2005: Dusky all rounder Kathmandu:Beauty is just one aspect of the whole personality of a woman. And if anyone harbours a different notion about it, this dusky beauty is set to prove her point. Little wonder then that she’s equipped with the entire armoury of charms to... Travel Abroad 25 Aug, 2005
LOCAL BRIEFS Ratna Shield soccerLALITPUR: St Xavier’s, Trungram International Academy (TIA), Bhanubhakta School, and Manju Shree School registered wins in the day’s matches at the Ratna Shield Inter-school Football Tournament, which has been organised by All... 24 Aug, 2005
Gift of Magi Patan Hospital is soon going to be the largest hospital in the country at least in terms of the number of beds in the maternity ward, as the hospital, one of the oldest in the country, is starting construction of a new 140-bed facility end of this... 24 Aug, 2005
Patan Hospital to have 140-bed maternity ward Lalitpur, August 23: US family offers to help construct it. Patan Hospital is constructing a new 140-bed maternity ward to make it the largest hospital in the country in terms of the number of beds available. The construction work is scheduled to... Horoscopes 23 Aug, 2005
Stay fit: One for the road Sure, you’re leaving your treadmill behind — but you can still stay fit away from home. Here are easy ways to keep in shape on the road:Loosen up along the way:Getting there can be part of your fitness routine. Pack a small tape recorder to play... Travel Abroad 22 Aug, 2005
BROWSE THROUGH Oldies but goodies1. The Art of Deception by Ridley Pearson pp 494, price Rs 500, published by Hyperion2. Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King pp 736, price Rs 450, published by Pocket books3. Dragon’s Eye by Andy Oakes pp 460, price Rs 500, published... Travel Abroad 20 Aug, 2005
The moveable feast: Raddison’s Splash, Pawan Ale and Full Circle Kathmandu:Above the city near the highest swimming pool in Kathmandu is Splash which is what Pawan Ale describes as, “A Raddison grill with fusion food and a view that is spectacular.” Pawan Ale is being mentored and empowered by the talented and... Travel Abroad 18 Aug, 2005
Stay fit : Make fitness a family affair A sedentary lifestyle coupled with poor nutrition is literally killing people. The couch potato syndrome not only affects Mom and Dad, but now children are paying a price. It is never too late or early to incorporate a healthy lifestyle. Kids are born... Travel Abroad 15 Aug, 2005
Australian roadshow comes to town Kathmandu:Keith Gardner, the Australian Ambassador to Nepal, inaugurated the Australian Embassy Film Roadshow, a festival of contemporary Australian films, amid a reception at Russian Culture Centre, Kamalpokhari on August 12.Gardner said, “In the... Travel Abroad 13 Aug, 2005
Lenton breaks world record MELBOURNE: Australian Libby Lenton shattered the 100m freestyle short course world record for the second time in successive nights at the Australian swimming championships. Lenton won the final in 51.70 seconds, eclipsing the time she set in Monday’s... 10 Aug, 2005
Armymen, Jawalakhel win titles Kathmandu, August 4:Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) outplayed Mahendra Police Club 25-22, 17-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-13 in the men’s section final at the Birthday Cup Open Volleyball Tournament organised by Nepal Volleyball Association to mark the 59th... 04 Aug, 2005
China protests over US quota Shanghai, August 3:China today protested a decision by Washington to consider imposing quotas on five types of Chinese-made clothing. The protest by Chong Quan, spokesman for the ministry of commerce, came just minutes after the ministry said it... 03 Aug, 2005