Land where the sun rises I was lucky enough to visit Japan with my parents this winter. As it was December, the weather was freezing cold as it had already started to snow. We stayed in Khamidabashi.We started our expedition the very next day. We went to Sunshine City — the... Travel Abroad 01 Mar, 2006
ENCOUNTER: Nepal must lure US firms from India, China Kathmandu, March 1:Prasidha B Panday, the newly-elected president of Nepal-USA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, feels that the presence of many US majors in the booming markets of India and China, can be an opportunity for Nepal if it can lure some of... 01 Mar, 2006
Bollywood’s night of honours MUMBAI: It is time once again for Bollywood’s Filmfare Awards, the equivalent of Hollywood’s Oscars which each year parades a Who’s Who of top Bollywood films and their legendary stars along with new and aspiring actors, actresses, and film... Travel Abroad 24 Feb, 2006
LETTERS Same old tactic The postponement of Nepal-Bhutan talks scheduled for November 12-13 on the grounds of Bhutanese King Jigme Singye Wangchuk’s birthday reflects the policy of the Bhutanese government. Ever since he became king, the Bhutanese have had... 11 Feb, 2006
Unearthing your hidden self Discover what you expect from your partner, your feelings on luck and other aspects of your hidden personality.1. What kind of chair do you prefer?A. Cloth coveredB. Leather coveredC. WoodD. CushionedE. One with a built-in massager2. What would you do... Travel Abroad 23 Jan, 2006
BIZ BRIEFS CNI holds meetingKATHMANDU: With an aim to solve the contemporary problems of industrial sector, organisations affiliated with Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) held a meeting on Thursday and decided to form a working committee, according to a... 12 Jan, 2006
About a Nepal Doig loved Kathmandu:Some people need various incarnations to prove their worth in this world, Desmond Doig did much the same in a single lifetime. Doig was an artist, writer, raconteur, landscape architect, interior decorator, who added magic to everything he... Travel Abroad 18 Nov, 2005
LOCAL ROUND-UP Kumar, Linda winLALITPUR: Kumar Adhikari won the men’s singles title of the first Autumn Open Tennis Tournament after his opponent Krishna Karsolia withdrew because of injury. Kumar bagged Rs 20,000 and Karsolia got Rs 10,000. Linda McDogul defeated... 12 Nov, 2005
PICK OF THE WEEK: Pandas wed A pair of pandas have ‘got married’ in a lavish ceremony in Thailand. Chuang Chuang and his bride Lin Hui were given a beautiful cake decorated with dragons — but they were more interested in eating bamboo! The wedding was carried out to mark the... Travel Abroad 11 Nov, 2005
Amazing facts 1. The shellfish can swim faster than a horse can gallop.2. A butterfly found in Brazil smells and has the colour like chocolate.3. A full moon is nine times brighter than half moon.4. A snail can travel over a razor blade without cutting itself.6. The... Travel Abroad 26 Oct, 2005
THE WORLD THIS WEEK: Panda named WASHINGTON: The National Zoo’s newest giant panda turned 100 days old on October 17. To celebrate the day, the cub got a special gift: a name! After the zoo held a contest, the 13-pound panda was named Tai Shan. The name Tai Shan means ‘peaceful... Travel Abroad 21 Oct, 2005
Elusive Red Panda sighted Taplejung, October 13:In a first of its kind, the rare Red Panda, which is found only in scarce pockets in the world, has been sighted in the Kanchanjungha conservation area for the first time. “We happened to see this rare creature at Aalugauda in... Travel 14 Oct, 2005
