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WATCH: Rajiv Goes To Pride In London 2017

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YouTuber RAJIV from Rajiv Goes To went to the PRIDE PARADE in London this year and he has it all captured for the folks at home who missed out on the colourful, loud, fun extravaganza! The annual LGBT Pride Festival sees many variously identified people come together to celebrate love, equality and people being themselves as a parade takes over London and there is literally colours everywhere and a lot of happy people!

I was amongst the crowd of thousands at the PRIDE in London this year with my friends and we had a spectacular time! The day had an incredible energy! From seeing so many people of different orientation and sexual identities celebrate themselves to different groups such as the gay dads walk with their children, it was a day of celebration and HOPE. I say HOPE because the day gives HOPE to millions of people who are battling with their personal identity and their sexual identity. Just being yourself can inspire someone else.

If you missed out on the fun then just catch up on PRIDE with this video!

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Wai Wai To Be Produced From Europe!

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Chaudhary Group‘s quest to take Nepal to the world is in full swing! The company known to millions of Nepalis through Wai Wai noodles have been busy opening a chain of Wai Wai Noodle Bars across India with the most recent opening in Siliguri. Whilst Wai Wai continues its expansion in India, things have been picking up in the West too! Binod Chaudhary is currently in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia to mark the launch of the Wai Wai plant in Europe! This officially marks the entry of CG Foods in Europe! Chaudhary shared a photo of him at the Wai Wai Europe plant with the caption “Happy to see a dream come alive! Our own waiwai produced in Europe! Well done waiwai global team!!”

Incredible! Can’t wait to see Wai Wai in the world food section in Tesco, Asda, Lidl in the near future now!

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Friday To Friyay With DJ PAUL DAREY At Club Deja Vu!

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If there’s one thing that the people of Kathmandu are consistent with then that’s their love for Friday Nights! Those who are out and about take their #TGIF mantra seriously. As more restaurants, bars and clubs pop up and disappear, there has never been a better time to be going out in the capital city. Of course, it’s a bonus when DJ’s from across the globe and well-known TV personalities make club appearances in the cosy city. This Friday or shall I say, FriYAY will definitely be just that at the city’s Club Deja Vu with renowned DJ PAUL DAREY! He’s swapping his beachy location of IBIZA for the madness that is Kathmandu for one night only.

The event by Optimal International Events and Sumit Kithania will see DJ PAUL DAREY as well as DJ ASHIM and DJ SIN from India, DJ KALPIT from Nepal and the vivacious Anupama Aura Gurung as the host! Now that’s a killer combination. Make sure you brave the tequila’s as you’re guaranteed to dance the night away in the presence of these music and event maestro’s from Spain, India and Nepal.

Get your tickets! Doors open at 7PM!

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VIDEO: UNDERSIDE Nepal’s Rocking Tribute To Chester Bennington

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PHOTO: Sushan Shrestha

[The performance took place before the passing away of Chester Bennington]

The recent passing away of Chester Bennington has saddened fans across the world. The Linkin Park frontman was adored by millions and it comes as no surprise that Nepal’s very own metal band Underside too was deeply saddened by the news of the rockstars death. The UNDERSIDE had performed the song NUMB to a packed venue at Purple Haze several years ago. Even though this performance was from before the passing away of Bennington, there is so much energy in the performance and atmosphere. It’s uplifting!

Linkin Park and Chester Bennington, through music, spoke to millions of people of all different ages at different times in their lives. Many have paid tribute to the frontman and shared their story on becoming his fan in the past few weeks. The UNDERSIDE left no stone unturned with this absolutely incredible performance of NUMB.

The band just played at the Jolly Rogers Festival in Austria. They will soon head over to London to play a special gig as well as release their album Satan In Your Stereo on Saturday, 19th August.

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Aashirman DS Joshi And Anna Sharma Share Countless Cute Moments In GANGSTER BLUES

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GANGSTER BLUES is shaping out to be quite a big film for the summer! The film marks the debut of Aashirman Desraj Shrestha Joshi alongside Jerryy actress Anna Sharma. Let’s just say the upcoming actor has quite a large fan fallowing or shall I say, female following! The actor has over 50,000 Instagram followers and also happens to be brother of Ayushman DS Joshi who made his debut with Chapali Height 2.

The trailer of GANGSTER BLUES definitely looks riveting and I must add that Rojisha Shahi made quite an impression on me. The film features the superb Gaurav Pahari, Samyam Puri and the hunk Prasant Tamrakar. The song AJAMBARI sung by Kali Prasad Baskota and Melina Rai took off to a great start and the video features countless cute moments between Anna Sharma and Aashirman. I cannot take my eyes off them! Can they be Nepali cinema’s new IT couple? Love love it. I really hope they deliver in the acting part too though lolz.

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Is ZARA Opening A Store In Kathmandu?

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Well according to a recent job advertisement posted by Job Market Nepal, this might just be true! The Spanish clothing company ZARA may be opening in the capital very soon. The ad is calling for a store manager with 5-7 years experience with salary and benefits of Nrs 60,000. The additional information states that the new ZARA store will be opened in September and hire a team of up to 40! Well! Now, THAT my friend would be an interesting development. That also makes me wonder, the ZARA that’s currently located in Durbar Marg… what is that then?

VIEW THE JOB AD HERE

Honestly, there are some stores in Kathmandu which seem to be a carbon copy of international chains and it’s pretty difficult to figure out if they’re an official franchise or operating rogue. Also, clothes being sold in the various malls in Kathmandu cost literally a bomb! The prices are horrendous. Alright, I’ll take my leave.

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Mamata Gurung Launches Debut Album Mamata In Aldershot

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PHOTO: Milan Tamu

A passionate voice who continues to entertain and win over listeners even in the UK, Mamata Gurung has finally taken her singing further with the release of her debut album ‘Mamata’. The Aldershot based singer launched the album at the Nirmaya Rodhighar in late June. In her music video for Badhana Badhana, the singer is seen romancing actor Pushpal Khadka. The romantic song also features Tara Prakash Limbu. I am pleasantly surprised at Mamata wearing those killer high-heels and running along the riverside. Now that’s dedication to her music and the video!

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Kutu Ma Kutu To Dui Rupaiyan – The Trailer Is Here!

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From Surke Thaili, Purba Paschim Rail, Kale Dai, Thamel Bazaar to Maya Le Boleko – I am losing count of the Nepal film music hits that keep coming. I hope these songs find more space in the everyday public spaces and events as well. On that note, I am sure many of you have heard the song Kutu Ma Kutu from the film DUI RUPAIYAN by now. The song which features the very pretty Swastima Khadka has racked up over 12 Million views on YouTube since the end of May!

It’s not just the song as well. Nepali film viewers have been spoilt for choices with so many trailers coming out recently! One film trailer that really impressed me was DUI RUPAIYAN. The film stars Nischal Basnet, Asif Shah, Buddhi Tamang, Rabindra Jha, Rajan Ishan, Menuka Pradhan, Prateek Raj Neupane, Tika Pahari, Bisharad Basnet and more. The film has been directed by Asim Shah and it looks like a laugh riot full of action.

It’s definitely got my attention. Looking forward to seeing it! SO GOOD TO SEE MENUKA PRADHAN, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSS!

WATCH THE TRAILER

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Jatayu Records Cover Of Clean Bandit’s Symphony Will Leave You SHOOK!

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The JATAYU TEAM have left me #SHOOK once again! This cover of Clean Bandit’s hit Symphony featuring Zara Larsson is absolutely amazing to listen to. Of course, that is nothing new and one should not expect any less by the team. I was listening to it and thinking to myself, “so far so good” until the moment when the second voice basically just captures the listeners imagination and takes this cover to an entire different level. That’s the JATAYU touch I believe… the full ability to take a song that we’re so used to and add that Nepali/Asian touch and give their own finishing.

Loved it! SO impressive.

LISTEN TO JATAYU RECORDS COVER ED SHEERAN’S SHAPE OF YOU

LISTEN TO JATAYU RECORDS COVER GAME OF THRONES THEME TUNE

LISTEN TO JATAYU RECORDS COVER JUSTIN BIEBER’S LET ME LOVE YOU

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Be Labels First Brand Outlet Now In Kupondole!

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Fashion designer Bijay Gautam’s Be Labels outlet is now open in the capital’s fashion junction Kupondole. The flagship store opened its doors on the 21st of July with attendees including chief guest Ms Bhawani Rana (President of FNCCI) and Malvika Subba. The media personality also featured in the look book of Be Labels previously. Gautam’s Be Labels store covers an area of 1000 sq ft offering signature designs from Bijay Gautam and pret-a-porter brand Drape Democracy.

The designer is currently preparing for the launch of his menswear ‘Gautam Green’ collection by the end of August. On that note, here’s a photo of me in front of the Tower Bridge in London. The daura top that I’m wearing is by Bijay Gautam.

Picture: Riwaj Karki

Candid moment captured of Malvika Subba
Designer Bijay Gautam with chief guest FNCCI President Ms Bhawani Rana

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Mala Limbu And STRUKPOP’s Dance At The Victory Lounge

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Photo: The Victory Lounge

Mala Limbu and the dance group STRUKPOP did not mess around at the second anniversary event of The Victory Lounge earlier this week! The actress donned a little red dress as she bust some fine choreography with the support of STRUKPOP to a medley of songs including Fifth Harmony’s Worth It to her very own KALE DAI from the film Parva!

Mala definitely brought it and having the STRUKPOP dance group performing with her makes this video so much better. Now, this is what you call a performance! I hope they dance together in the future too!

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Yeti Airlines Welcomes First ATR 72-500 Aircraft

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Picture: Yeti Airlines

Yeti Airlines has finally welcomed its ATR 72-500 aircraft in its family! The airlines which currently operates BAe Jetstream 41 aircraft welcomed the new aircraft on Sunday afternoon at Tribhuvan International Airport. Whilst it is great news that new airlines are joining the Nepali skies and existing ones are increasing their fleet, unfortunately the size of the only international airport in Nepal remains the same. Yeti’s ATR 72-500 twin engine turbo-prop aircraft will seat up to 78 passengers.

The aircraft is expected to serve passengers on the Kathmandu – Biratnagar and Kathmandu – Nepalgunj sector. The airline which has been famously know for its ‘Fly On Time’ slogan has had various hiccups in the past when it came to flying on time. Hopefully the airline is able to keep to its words and get passengers from A to B on time. OR as I always say, communicate what’s happening to passengers to that they are made aware of any changes or delay.

Happy Flying!

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Malvika Subba Confirmed As Official Miss UK Nepal 2017 Choreographer

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The Wonder Woman Malvika Subba will be the official choreographer for MISS UK NEPAL 2017. After a huge success from Miss UK Nepal 2016 where Priyanka Karki played an instrumental role as a choreographer for the contestants, Ideas and Events Production went ahead with the decision to bring Nepal’s most known Miss Nepal to the UK for UK’s biggest Nepalese beauty pageant. The pageant which has seen winners from Gaumaya Gurung, Durga Gurung, Nia Dewan to Tenisa Rana will be crowning another hopeful on the 10th of September.

Ten contestants will be vying for the title of Miss UK Nepal 2017. The lucky contestants will also receive two weeks training from Malvika Subba! NOW that is an amazing opportunity. I would love to learn public speaking from the woman herself. The grand finale will take place at The Empire in Aldershot.

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Kirat Yakthung Chumlung UK’s Annual Shisekpa Tangnam Gathering

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PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
DATE: Saturday, July 15 2017
VENUE: Feltham Community College
PHOTOS  AND TEXT BY YUMAASHIS SETLING

Limbu. A tribe that hails from the eastern foothills of the Himalayas. Together with the Rai people we form an ancient confederation known as ‘Kirat’.

Having fought for the British for over 200 years – there is now a contingent of serving and ex Gurkha families in the UK. It is a delight to see the young and old preserving our culture all the while integrating with a British identity.

PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING
PHOTOS BY YUMAASHIS SETLING

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Khagendra Lamichhane’s DHANAPATI In Folkestone, Aldershot and London

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After the grand success of Pashupati Prasad, actor Khagendra Lamichhane and director Dipendra K Khanal are back with DHANAPATI. The film opened to huge expectations especially after Pashupati Prasad surprised cinema-goers in tonnes and took home multiple awards. The very first UK screening of Dhanapati will take place at the Tower Theatre in Folkestone on Sunday 30th of July from 4PM onwards. The film follows a story of a common man Dhanapati who simply wants to fulfil the dreams of his family and provide the best for his daughter. In a cinematic manner, he finds himself in a dilemma where he realises that he’s going down a dark path.

Actor Lamichhane stars alongside Surakshya Panta, Manish Niraula, Aashant Sharma, Surabi Bartaula, Harihar Sharma, Rabi Giri, Kamal Devkota, Prakash Ghimire. Dhanapati has also been written by Khagendra Lamichhane. The social drama will screen at The Empire in Aldershot on Friday, 18th of August from 6.30PM onwards and Safari Cinema in London Harrow on Saturday, 19th of August from 5PM onwards.

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A Lot Of Aussies Are Now Travelling To Nepal!

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Pokhara

The large number of Nepalis studying and working in Australia may have had an influence on the people of Australia as a new research revealed that Nepal saw the biggest increase in Aussie visitors with numbers increasing 211% from 900 in winter 2011 to 2800 in 2016. The figures have been obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics by finder.com.au. Whilst it’s easy to assume that the growing number of Nepalese living in Australia may have had an influence in Aussies choosing to visit the country, we have to remember the countless publications, travel magazines and global websites that have featured Nepal on Travel. Nepal has also landed on several lists compiled by well-known travel companies.

I hope the Aussies who have travelled to Nepal had a great time out there! Makes a change from the seaside.

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Buddha Air To Start Pokhara – Bharatpur Flights!

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Travelling between the golden tourist triangle, Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bharatpur is set to get a lot easier after Buddha Air’s daily flight from Pokhara to Bharatpur. The airline shared the good news on Wednesday. If you’re thinking of rushing to purchase your ticket then you’ll have to wait till 15th September! The daily flights will only commence from mid-September with the fare at Nrs 3665.

It would be great to have cross-country flights that go from Biratnagar to Pokhara or some other city/airport to Nepalgunj. Maybe it would be good to have two to three flights per week to assess the route first.

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You Can Now Finally Buy Nepal Airlines Tickets Online!

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The title of the post is totally true! Nepal’s national airline Nepal Airlines has finally started online ticketing. The airline which currently operates two Airbus A320 and an ageing Boeing 757 flies to Delhi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Hong Kong, Bengaluru and Dubai. The long-awaited revamp of Nepal Airlines will also see two wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft joining the fleet in 2018.

The addition of the two A320 has put the spotlight back on Nepal Airlines after a huge turnaround in the number of passenger movement by the airline. Of course, the rapid growth of Himalaya Airlines should be a wake-up call for Nepal Airlines. The private airline has three aircraft within one year of operation only. I wrote an article about Nepal Airlines v Himalaya Airlines, you can read it here.

Finally. That’s all I will write.

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Get Ready For Game Of Thrones Season 7 With Jatayu Records!

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With the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 7 only days away, the JATAYU TEAMs cover of the GOT theme song makes a perfect share! The team have worked wonders through their joint effort for the musical cover of the Game of Thrones theme song! A dhime, madal, violin, sitar and a bass drum were used to produce the rich musical cover by the Jatayu Team.

LISTEN TO JATAYU TEAM COVERING ED SHEERAN’S SHAPE OF YOU

JATAYU COVER JUSTIN BIEBER’S LET ME LOVE YOU

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9th Khukuri Cup In Catterick Garrison On August 5

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With the great British summertime right here and temperatures often reaching to the thirties, the weather this year has been pretty glorious! The scorching temperature has led to many of us running to our nearest Tesco and Argos to grab the last fan in stock or desperately Googling for the Durdledoor of 2017! Hoping the sun stays shining and people come out in numbers to support the game and make a day of it are the British Gurkha & Nepalese Community (BGNC) Youth Club in Catterick for their ninth KHUKURI CUP! The BGNC Youth Club are back with their annual 7-A-side football tournament on the 5th of August. The annual tournament generally attracts football teams from Northern to Central parts of England. The youth club hope to have more football teams from across the UK participating.

Interested teams should get in touch soon! The suns out and if you’re already kicking it up in the park then might as well get to Khukuri Cup and get a step closer to winning that £1000 cash prize!

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