Kunal impressed with ‘Rang De Basanti’

Mumbai: The audiences may not have reacted overwhelmingly to Aamir Khan’s presence in ‘Rang De Basanti’, but the directors of his forthcoming films are definitely exuberant about the film. Kunal Kohli, who is directing Aamir and Kajol in...

Travel Abroad 30 Jan, 2006

Watch it, play it

Kathmandu:In 2005 not many people in America went to the movies. Said actor Heath Ledger, “I feel that a lot of movies that have been presented over the past year have been quite stale, kind of recycling stories.” Professor Toby Miller, author of...

Travel Abroad 27 Jan, 2006

Intellectual property - Why GIs need protection

The protection of geographical indications (GIs) has emerged as one of the most vital intellectual property right issues under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regime. The GIs are signs used on goods that have a specific origin and possess qualities...

17 Jan, 2006

Sahukhala makes merry as TSC win

Army take sweet revenge on BBC, APF outplay Friends’ Club 3-1Kathmandu, January 11:Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) blanked Brigade Boys Club (BBC) 4-0 while Nabil Three Star Club (TSC) demolished Mahabir Club 7-0 in the Martyrs’ Memorial San Miguel...

11 Jan, 2006

Bald is beautiful

When I went bald for Deepa Mehta’s Water, Javed supported me a lot. In fact he liked the look so much that he did not want me to grow my hair again. I felt liberated. It’s not easy to explain in words. Only a woman who has dared to be bald can...

Travel Abroad 11 Jan, 2006

GLOBETROTTER — Burkina faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked savanna cut by the three principal rivers of the Black, Red and White Voltas. The country is one of the poorest countries in the world but is renowned for its don’t-worry-be-happy optimism.Most of the population of the...

Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2005

Can’t own strawberry smell

Brussels, October 27:The European Union’s second highest court on Thursday rejected a French company’s bid to trademark the smell of ripe strawberries.The court said evidence showed that “strawberries do not have just one smell” because...

27 Oct, 2005

Indomitable Sai

Kathmandu:It wouldn’t be surprising if at all, that the history of filmmaking in the Paranjpye family could be traced back to three generations. After all it was Sai Paranjpye’s grandfather Wrangler, whose return from England with the coveted...

Travel Abroad 30 Sep, 2005

THE MOVEABLE FEAST: Sun Gifts At Yak And Yeti’s Sunrise

Chef Nilesh Sing-hvi of the hotel Yak And Yeti is the one chef who is comfortable with where he’s going with experience gained from the Taj Palace in Delhi and The Aguada in Goa. “My base is Indian food but I have made it a point to study Western...

Travel Abroad 15 Sep, 2005

Live and Rocking in Kathmandu!

Kathmandu:To make liven up the city’s party scene, Gap Event Management along with Mirage Entertainment, are bringing the international sensation Bombay Rockers. So on September 16, from 8 pm on, you will get a chance to experience an international...

Travel Abroad 15 Sep, 2005

BIZ BRIEFS

US for stern actionBEIJING: China needs to deliver on its promises for better protection for patents, trademarks and other intellegtual property. Chris Israel, the US coordinator of intellectual property enforcement, urged Beijing to introduce...

14 Sep, 2005

Dia to play younger Waheeda

Does Dia Mirza remind you of Waheeda Rehman? If you haven’t thought likewise till now, soon you will. At least when Tanuja Chandra presents her with the trademark Waheeda Rehman beauty spot! Tanuja has chosen Dia Mirza to play the younger version of...

Travel Abroad 14 Aug, 2005