The new DIY Posted on August 15, 2011March 9, 2012 By Laura McManus Sunny Tuladhar is better known in the Kathmandu music scene fhis explosive performances as the electric guitarist in the popular underground rock band Jindabaad!!! Perhaps lesser known but equally impressive is the fact that in and around playing, recording, practicing and teaching music, Sunny manages to make guitars- from scratch!… Read more
TEDxKathmandu – Innovation. Change. Sustainability. Posted on August 15, 2011March 9, 2012 By Laura McManus On the 30th July, nine Nepalis with an ‘idea worth spreading’ became the first group of speakers in the inaugural TEDxKathmandu conference. As an independently organised TED Talk, TEDxKathmandu placed Nepal among a host of nations bringing a global discourse on Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) to the local fore. … Read more
The Shadows Posted on July 15, 2011March 9, 2012 By Laura McManus They claim to be mainstream, but different from the rest. They made their mark by bringing Nepali rock anthems to life which earned them the accolade of best group and best performers in 2006. Then they disappeared. With two guitarists busy in Australia studying sound engineering, The Shadows Nepal took… Read more
Hemingway’s Bar/Café – ‘Isn’t it pretty to think so.’ Posted on July 15, 2011March 9, 2012 By Laura McManus If you’re seeking somewhere chilled and down to earth, Hemingway’s is a hidden gem among the throng of bars and cafés in the popular Lazimpat district. Despite its proximity to the more uppity Raddison’s, Hemingway’s remains simple in its approach; a delicious and affordable menu, a wide selection of drinks,… Read more