The eighth edition of Film Southasia, the festival of Southasian documentaries is going to kick off today (on Thursday, 29 September) at Kumari Cinema, in Kamal Pokhari with Journey to Yarsa at 12 PM. The film by Dipendra Bhandari tells the story of a family from Rukum joining the harsh expedition to collect yarsagumba in the high Himal. The opening will be graced by the eminent Bangladeshi filmmaker Catherine Masud. Film South Asia (FSA)  ’11 will showcase 36 outstanding non-fiction films, selected from nearly 400 entries received, from all over Southasia. Selected films are from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Tibet Autonomous Region. Six of the films being shown will have their Southasia premieres at FSA ’11. Altogether 20 filmmakers are expected to participate in FSA ’11, who will lead discussions after screenings. The film adjudged the best by the jury will receive the Ram Bahadur Trophy, which carries with it a cash award of USD 2,0

An ad-hoc ‘un-conference’ BarCamp is being organized on 6 th August at Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Nepal. BarCamp is a common ground for like-minded people. It is about change and innovation. BarCamp is a free event, which means everyone is invited. It is participant driven program where discussions are not limited to just one topic, but a wide range of topics. BarCamp offers a favorable environment for young, motivated and talented people to interact. More importantly, it is where ideas get shared, created and advanced. This is not a formal gathering of black suits but an intense camp for those who strive to achieve. “We believe BarCamp Kathmandu 2011 will be a great opportunity to network with likeminded people and interact with potential customers, clients, and maybe even competitors! If you plan to reach out to the young and motivated in Nepal, this is the place to do it” , according to BarCamp Kathmandu 2011 Organizing Committee. The who

TEDx Kathmandu , an independently organized TED event took place on 30 th July 2011 in Kathmandu at Indreni Complex New Baneshwor. A total of nine speakers had delivered their speech at the program. The speakers—respected and recognized artists, entrepreneurs, and social activists—had presented their world-changing ideas and shared their experience during the presentations. Here are some photos of the event. All photos by Ankur Sharma . Further Readings: TEDx Kathmandu 2011 at a Glance #TEDxKtm

TEDx Kathmandu , an independently organized TED event took place on 30 th July 2011 in Kathmandu at Indreni Complex New Baneshwor. A total of nine speakers had delivered their speech at the program. The speakers—respected and recognized artists, entrepreneurs, and social activists—had presented their world-changing ideas and shared their experience during the presentations. Click on Photo for larger view. Ani Choying Drolma was the first speaker and started with her song. Ani shared her story and her views about men. She said, “I hated men. My mom taught me men were not evil monsters” . Ani talked about her father, she used to think that her father was evil who used to beat her. But when her mom taught her saying that men were not evil monster, she started considering the good things that her father had done for her. Ani was frustrated at that time but when she started mediation, there was a drastic change in her life. She said, “Meditation has helped me, really... It's made

TEDxKathmandu, an independently organized TED event, is taking place on 30th July 2011 in Kathmandu at Indreni Complex, Naya Baneshwar. The speakers—respected and recognized artists, entrepreneurs, and social activists—will present their world-changing ideas during brief talks and presentations. This TEDx Kathmandu event is the first event of its kind happening in Nepal, after already having been organised in over 800 cities in 60 countries. A total of Nine (9)  speakers will be speaking at the event. In addition, two 15-minute videos from TED events from other parts of the world will be screened during the event. The program aims to inspire everyone in the audience, chosen through application, and everyone else watching the video of the event, to be posted online. The program will also be covered live over the the internet at TedxKathmandu.com . Update: The event is supported by VOW magazine. The speakers will talk about their work, and how they helped being change through inn

ट्विटर ले जुटाइदिएको साथीभाइ बिच को भेटघाटबाट एउटा नयाँ अवधारणाले जन्म लिएको थियो, नयाँ वानेश्वरको छक्कुबक्कु मा चिया पिउँदै गर्दा ! हाम्रो सानो ४ जना को ‘ग्याङ’ ट्विटर बाट बनेको थियो । नामै तोकेर भन्दा, प्रमोद, निरज, इश्वर अनि म । हाम्रो बाक्लिँदै गएको भेटघाट अनि भेटघाटमा हुने गफगाफ बाट केही गरौँन भन्ने कुराले जन्म लिएको थियो । हामी ट्विटेहरुको सानो समूहले सानो काम गर्ने सोच्यो, सबै साथीहरुलाई आग्रह गरियो, सबै को समर्थन पाइयो, सुरुभयो हाम्रो एककिसिम को सामाजिक अभियान त्यो पनि ट्विटर चलाउँदै । आइतबार तेस्रो मिसन पनि सम्पन्न भयो । अघिल्लो दुइवटा मिसन मा म पनि सँगै थिए तर तेस्रो मिसन चलिरहँदा म अन्तै व्यस्त भइरहेछु । पहिलो मिसन मा जाँदा सबैभन्दा ‘सक्सेसफुल’ मिसन त्यही नै हो भन्ने लागेको थियो, हुन पनि हो त्यो हाम्रा लागि निकै अविस्मरणिय क्षण थियो । अनि ट्विटरबाट भेला भएका साथीहरुले आफ्नो निस्वार्थ भावले, कार्यक्रम सफल बनाउनु भएको थियो । पहिलो, दोस्रो हुँदै तेस्रो मिसन पनि सकियो । तेस्रो मिसन को तस्विरहरु ट्विटपिक, पिकासा र फ्लिकर मा हेर्दै जाँदा मन एकोहोरो भएको छ, मन केही भक्कानिएको छ

“PRESS RELEASE” TEDxKathmandu, an independently organized TED event, is taking place on 30th July 2011 in Kathmandu at the Nepal Tourism Board Hall. The speakers—respected and recognized businessmen, artists, and entrepreneurs—will present their world-changing ideas during brief ten-minute talks and presentations. This TEDx Kathmandu event is the first event of its kind happening in Nepal, after already having been organised in over 800 cities in 60 countries. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that brings people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. This particular local, self-organized event is branded TEDxKathmandu, where x=independently organized TED event. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an annual conference held since 1984 in California. TED's motto is “ideas worth spreading” and brings t

Nepal Cine Symposium (NCS) is a multi-approached film and arts event, ‘Something Like Film Festival’ taking place from 19th to the 22nd of November in KATHMANDU. Docskool, a documentary open school calls for participation in ‘Something Like Film Festival’ 2011. Docskool is inviting you to participate in this festival by submitting your short movies and documentaries. “This is an international festival and we are already receiving films from film schools and international film makers”, says Festival coordinator AbhiManyu Dixit. “There are a lot of Nepalis living abroad studying in film schools, or making cinema on their own, or even Nepali Film makers in Nepal, I would like to invite all those students or independent film makers” he added. ‘Something Like Film Festival’ is jointly organized by Dockskool, Harke-Films and Short Film Factory. We’ve got the following press release: Docskool; a network of filmmakers working in Nepal to promote cinema - will be organizing a Sou

A CNN Freedom Project Documentary ‘Nepal’s Stolen Children’ is going to release worldwide today on CNN. Actress Demi Moore partners with CNN Freedom Project for a compelling documentary. A passionate advocate for victims of human trafficking, Demi Moore travels to Nepal to meet 2010 CNN Hero of the Year Anuradha Koirala and some of the thousands of women and girls that Koirala’s organization has rescued from forced prostitution.” This documentary talk about the horror stories of former sex slaves, how were they taken and where were they sent? According to CNN , in documentary Demi Moore searches for answers in the fight to end this form of modern-day slavery. Moore hears horror stories from former sex slaves, plays games with their children, and joins one woman making the daunting trip home. Check Out short video clip from ‘Nepal’s Stolen Children’ WORLD PREMIERE on CNN on Following Date & Time. Sunday, June 26 Hong Kong 20:00 (Nepali Time is 22:15) London 20:00

Famous radio host, rhythm brothers Ashis and Prasan are back with radio program ‘Gurkha Connection’ on BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) radio. Starting this Saturday 4 th June, their new radio show ‘BFBS Gurkha Connection’ will be on-air both on Saturday and Sunday at 10-12AM (GMT) and 3-5PM (NPT). Because of their extraordinary chemistry and program, they were already famous throughout Nepal. Now, they are going globally through BFBS ‘Gurkha Connection’. ‘BFBS Gurkha Connection’ is a radio show where you can send request and dedication from their official Twitter , Facebook Page and even call them live. It is the best way to connect with your loved ones. Catch them live from this Saturday onwards on ‘BFBS Gurkha Connection’. Follow BFBS BFBS Gurkha Connection on Twitter BFBS Gurkha Connection on Facebook BFBS Gurkha Connection on Web

अहिले नगरे कहिले ? हामीले नगरे कसले ? भन्ने कुरालाई मध्यनजर गर्दै आज युवाहरुले संविधान सभा भवन अगाडि धर्ना दिने भएका छन् । Come on "YOUTH" ....."STAND UP".......!! नामक फेसबुक ‘इभेन्ट’ मार्फत  जम्मा भएका युवाहरुले संविधान बनाउन दवाव दिने उद्देश्यले संविधान सभा भवन अगाडि  आज (शनिबार) बिहान ८ बजे देखि धर्ना दिने भएका हुन् । राजनितिक दल का नेताहरु का भाषण बाट वाक्क र दिक्क भएका युवाहरुले, आफ्नो देश बनाउन युवाहरु नै अघि सर्नुपर्छ र युवाहरु जागरुक हुनुपर्छ भन्दै, केही महिना अघि फेसबुक मा अभियान सुरु गरेका थिए । यसअघि अघिल्लो शनिवार ‘नेपाल युनाइट्स’ नाम को फेसबुक पेज मार्फत चार-पाँच सय युवा माइतिघर मा भेला भएका थिए । आज को कार्यक्रम को लागि मेरो उपस्थिति छ भनेर फेसबुकमा जनाउने को सङ्ख्या नौ हजार नाघिसकेको छ र यो अझै बढ्दो क्रम मा रहेको छ । फेसबुक मा कार्यक्रम को बारेमा यस्तो लेखिएको छ : Lets come together on 14th of May at Constituent Assembly Building for a silent protest against the government and all the so called leaders....lets make them aware how much

Department of Languages and Mass Communication, Kathmandu University is going to organize a writing workshop in association with US Embassy on April 28, 2011. Department of Languages and Mass Communication is inviting interested KU Students for participation. Here is the original notice : Writing Workshop ~Notice~ April 28, 2011 The U.S. Embassy is bringing four American writers to Nepal as a part of the U.S. government sponsored International Iowa Writers program. In this connection, the Department of Languages and Mass Communication is going to host a lecture (1.30-2.30), with a closed group discussion/workshop (2.30-4.30pm) at the CV Raman Auditorium, Kathmandu University on April 28, 2011. During the lecture (1.30-2.30 pm), the four writers will introduce contemporary American literature and provide an overview of literary traditions in the United States. After the lecture, the writers will hold individual sessions (2.30-4.30pm) on each of their specific literary a

This month ‘April’ seems to be movie month, here in Kathmandu. Short Nepali Movies and Documentaries are screening everyday, but I guess I’ll miss them all. We have got invitations for following Movie shows for this week. If you love to watch short Movies and Documentaries then you can join them.  Cine-saptaha: generation zed and between the line You are invited to Screening of "Between the line" a film by Kailash K Shrestha and AbhiManyu Dixit's Film "generation ged" at Docskool Film Centre, Gaurighat Right next to Vice-President Parmananda Jha's Resident. Screening date: 8th April to 14th April Time : 4.30 pm everyday Ticket: Rs. 30 Venue : Docskool Film Centre, Gaurighat NYAP film series UNYAP (United Nations Youth Advisory Panel) takes great pleasure in inviting you to the 1st episode of UNYAP film series. The film series is a regular event organized by UNYAP and hosted by UNCT (United Nations Country Teams). There w

ट्विटर माइक्रो ब्लगिङ साइट, अनि त्यही माइक्रोब्लगिङ साइटमा पछिल्लोपटक रम्दै गएका युवाहरुको सपना, हामीले केही त गर्नैपर्छ समाज र देशको लागि ! करिब १ हप्ता अघि देखि ट्विटरका माध्यमबाट केही गरिनुपर्ने चर्चा चल्यो, अनि हिजो देखि सुरुनै भयो ‘A mission to bring smile on every faces’ भन्ने नारा सहित ‘Tweet For Cause’ अभियान ! Tweet For Cause के हो ? Tweet For Cause भनेको एउटा अभियान हो, जसमा ट्विटर का प्रयोगकर्ताहरुले प्रतिट्विट २० पैसा यस अभियान को लागि जम्मा गर्नेछन् । अनि यसरी नेपाली ट्विटर ‘सर्कल’ बाट उठेको रकम  सामाजिक काम मा लगाइने छ । केही गर्नको लागि सरकारको मुख मात्रै ताकिरहेको अवस्था मा, ट्विटर चलाउने व्यक्तिहरुले सामाजिक कामका लागि, किन केही नगर्ने भन्ने सोच अनुसार यस अभियान को जन्म भएको हो । कसरी सहभागिता जनाउने ? यस अभियानका लागि @tfcNepal नामक ट्विटर खोलिएको छ । अनि यस अभियानमा आफ्नो पनि सहभागिता जनाउन चाहने व्यक्तिहरुले @tfcNepal लाई ‘फलो’ गर्नुपर्नेछ । ‘फलो’ गर्ने व्यक्तिहरुले आफ्नो ‘टविट’ अनुसार को पैसा यसअभियानलाई दिनेछन् । यस अभियानबाट उठेको रकमले वृद्दाश्रम, बा

Massive 8.9 rector scale Earthquake hits Japan this afternoon. And that massive earthquake triggered the Tsunami which has caused extensive damage in Japan. Till now 110 people found dead and according to C N N ,  200 to 300 bodies has just found in Sendai, Japan. Whereas, The official Kyodo news agency is reporting that about 88,000 people are missing. No wonder, Tsunami has caused an extensive damage in Japan. And Tsunami warning has been issued in other countries as well. BBC says, Tsunami warning has been  issued which covers Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, the Pacific coast of Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and also Central and South America, which can cause massive destruction. Till date, it is believed that all Nepalese are safe in Japan. In Facebook , one Friend from Japan Dinesh Raj Gyawali wrote, “Phone is dead, So I’m not 100% sure but till now I’ve not heard any bad news”. He further wrote, “Now Another earthquake of 3.0 rector scale".  

“कृषि, पर्यटन तथा सूचना-प्रविधि : समुन्नत प्रगति, हाम्रो समृद्धि” भन्ने नारा का साथ काभ्रे उद्योग वाणिज्य संघ को आयोजना मा आज देखि वनेपा, काभ्रे को आइटिपार्क मा “मध्यमाञ्चल महोत्सव २०६७” सुरु भएको छ । आज फागुन २३ देखि सुरु भएको महोत्सव चैत्र १ गते सम्म चल्नेछ । करिब ७ करोड रुपैँया को कारोबार गरिने लक्ष्य राखिएको छ ।  महोत्सव मा विभिन्न प्रदर्शनी र प्रतियोगिताहरु हुने आयोजक ले जानकारी दिएको छ । ‘कृषि, पर्यटन र सूचना प्रविधि को विकास र विस्तार का लागि महोत्सव को आयोजना गरिएको हो । करिब २ सयवटा स्टलहरु रहेको महोत्सवमा सुचना प्रविधि र अटोमोबाइल का नै ५० भन्दा बढि स्टलहरु रहेको छ । महोत्सव करिब २ लाख दर्शक ले अवलोकन गर्ने लक्ष्य राखिएकोछ । महोत्सव प्रवेश को लागि १०, २० र ३० रुपैँया को टिकट राखिएको कुरा आयोजक ले जानकारी दिएको छ । उद्योग वाणिज्य महासंघ नेपाल का अध्यक्ष कुश कुमार जोशी ले महोत्सव को औपचारिक उद्घाटन गरेकाछन् । उद्घाटन समारोह मा काठमाडौँ विश्वविद्यालय का उपकुलपति प्रो. डा. सुरेशराज शर्मा, विभिन्न पार्टिका सभासदहरु, स्थानिय विद्यार्थि, पत्रकार लगायत को उपस्थिति थियो ।

Canadian Rockstar Bryan Adams has arrived here at Kathmandu for his concert  from Bangladesh, this afternoon. And now currently he is performing in Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu. After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), he was escorted to Soltee Hotel. From there he tweeted , “Just flew over Everest into Katmandu, Nepal. We are the 1st western band to play here. With all the music in the world how is that possible?”. He seems to be excited and surprised too. In tweet he mentioned Everest, Kathmandu and Nepal. He seems to be excited by an wonderful views of Himalayas, So it’s possible that he could go to mountain flight tomorrow. And he was surprised too, by knowing that he and his band is the first western band to perform here in Nepal. Though Western celebrity  like Ricky Martin, Leonardo DiCaprio  etc had already visited Nepal. After arriving at TIA, Bryan took some snap and posted it on twitter saying, “A big welcoming at the airport on arriving for the c