BIZ BRIEFS BNL’s summer offerKATHMANDU: Bottlers Nepal Ltd (BNL), the producer of aerated drinks has unveiled a new ‘Bhagya Ghumaune Offer’, under the crown prize scheme that gives away ‘loaded’ gifts including Splendor Plus motorcycle, Hercules... 09 May, 2005
GLOBETROTTER — IRELAND Ireland is the country with one of the most social and welcoming people in Europe. The country is referred to as the land of saints and scholars. It is the birthplace of many famous English-language writers. Music is the backbone of Irish culture.... Travel Abroad 06 May, 2005
Some captions for office inspirational posters Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings, they did it by killing all those who opposed them. • If you can stay calm, while all around you is chaos... then you probably haven’t completely understood the seriousness of the situation.... Travel Abroad 05 May, 2005
WB awards 20 winners NDM-2005 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 5:After a daylong event at Patan Durbar Square, the Nepal Development Marketplace 2005 (NDM) concluded today with the announcement of 20 winners, who will receive a grant award up to Rs 14 million. They will use the... 05 May, 2005
MIDWAY : Point to ponder Shubhechha Subedi It was a cold rainy day. Five of us friends were sipping coffee inside a warm cosy room. We were discussing a very interesting topic. It was a cel-ebrity talk that the girls’ group was dissecting. It started after someone reminded... 02 May, 2005
TAKING STOCK : Should we protect our farmers Rakesh WadhwaKathmandu:70 per cent of Nepalis depend on agriculture for their sustenance. A majority of these barely eke out a living and would prefer to be employed in industry or services if only they could get a job.Since so many derive their... 01 May, 2005
BIZ BRIEFS Nepali products in USKATHMANDU: Nepali agricultural goods like tea, coffee, ginger, spices and turmeric are in demand in the US, said Dilli Banskota, general secretary of National Cooperatives Union Ltd. He had recently participated in a natural... 20 Apr, 2005
BIZ BRIEFS New development planKATHMANDU: Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme (TRPAP) organised a sharing and discussion programme on the draft documents of Participatory District Tourism Development and Management Plan on Tuesday. Developed with... 19 Apr, 2005
From the horse’s mouth Anjita PradhanKathmandu:Passing through Maiti Ghar and moving towards Thapathalli, one would rarely conceive of the verdant greens of Chandra Riding Centre with its handsome steeds and crumbling ethnic architecture resting beyond the inconspicuous sign... Travel Abroad 18 Apr, 2005
Making things prettier Rabindra PokharelKathmandu:J-bar at Himalayan Java looks splendid with its recently remodeled interiors. Sonia Gupta is credited the transformation. Sonia is signed up for many such projects in Nepal. Remodeling of parlors, Ghare e kebab and the coffee... Travel Abroad 05 Apr, 2005
Survival Song When something happens to people, something traumatic happens in your life, you go one of two ways. You either get all down, or you go, ‘I’m going to do what I want to do’.—SorayaThis Colombian-American singer-songwriter has the gift of song... Travel Abroad 31 Mar, 2005
Rocking with 1974 AD Kathmandu: After its sell out tour in Australia, heartthrobs of the Nepali pop music world, 1974 AD, is gearing up to rock the capital. The band, after its promotional tour and their spectacular shows in Sydney and Melbourne, is set to stage a concert... Travel Abroad 30 Mar, 2005
