Peirsol, Jones set world records at Montreal Montreal, July 30:Aaron Peirsol of the US broke his own world record in the 200-metre backstroke while Australia’s Leisel Jones set a new standard in the 200m breaststroke on Friday, both claiming their second gold medals at swimming’s World... 30 Jul, 2005
TIME OUT Alice fails to qualifyKATHMANDU: Swimmer Alice Shrestha failed to qualify for the XIth World FINA Swimming Championships in Montreal today. Shrestha finished 86th in the 50m men’s breaststroke heats in 34.61 seconds. He even failed to complete the... 27 Jul, 2005
TIME OUT Swimmers departKATHMANDU: Swimmers Alice Shrestha and Oshin Bharati left for Canada to take part at the XIth FINA World Swimming Championship. The event is being held in Montreal from July 17-31. Alice will take part in 50m and 100m breaststrokes;... 23 Jul, 2005
Dark and dusky I have always admired the dark and dusky look. Could you tell me how I can get this look? –BinduTo achieve this look you need to get yourself a face illuminator lotion — Skin lights from Revlon in the golden light shade and mix a dot of it to your... Travel Abroad 22 Jul, 2005
MIDWAY : Blissful rain Preena ShresthaIt rained today. First, I heard the gentle pattering of raindrops on the terrace. Then, the curtains started billowing in and out, as they always do before a storm. I parted them a little and peered outside, and sure enough, I could see... 20 Jul, 2005
Be careful what you wish for Alison McMeansKathmandu:In the far reaches of the American imagination lies Wisteria Lane - the perfect manifestation of the American dream and home of the Desperate Housewives. However, in the midst of the perfectly manicured lawns and new cars lies... Travel Abroad 18 Jul, 2005
Local briefs Shahi wins goldLALITPUR: Sitaram Shahi completed the boys’ Open 50m backstroke in 33.56 seconds to win the gold in the Birthday Cup Inter-school Swimming Championship organised by Nepal Swimming Association. Shaila Rana (38.56) won in girls’... 30 Jun, 2005
local briefs Paneru wins openerKATHMANDU: Pashupati Paneru defeated Laxman Chand 15-3, 15-2 in the inaugural match of the fourth Birthday Cup Open Badminton Tournament, which has been organised by Himalaya Badminton Club to mark the 59th birthday of King Gyanendra... 29 Jun, 2005
TIME OUT Sihine wins 10,000mPRAGUE: Sileshi Sihine of Ethiopia won the 10,000 metres at the Josef Odlozil Memorial Grand Prix II meet, but was nearly half of a minute slower than the season’s best time. Sihine finished first in 26 minutes, 57.27 seconds, well... 28 Jun, 2005
Housing schemes take off in Pokhara Himalayan News ServicePokhara, June 28:Two big construction entrepreneurs have launched modern community housing schemes in Pokhara, in the wake of rising migration into the area. The K C Housing Company and Annapurna Developers have separately started... 28 Jun, 2005
Nepal hope to do better in SL Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 27:With less than 300 days remaining for the 10th South Asian (SA) Games, Nepal hope to better its performance of the eighth SAF Games held in Kathmandu in 1999. The SA Games, renamed from South Asian Federation... 27 Jun, 2005
Shopping bonanza Kathmandu: It’s time again for yet another wild shopping spree with dollops of fun and frolic thrown in for good measure! Even as the capital’s premier Bluebird Departmental Store hosts the spectacular “Bluebird Megashopping Celebrations” to... Travel Abroad 23 Jun, 2005
