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First Nepal-German business forum

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Kathmandu, in cooperation with the Nepal-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NGCCI) and the Investment Board Nepal, organized the First Nepal Ger­man Business Forum on Oct 2. Held under the theme of ‘Building Bridges: Nepal-Ger­man Business Relations,’ the forum allowed German firms to explore the Nepali market and benefit from new dynamics character­ized by political stability, energy security, and efforts of Nepali government to improve investment climate. Altogether 28 repre­sentatives from 20 German companies and organizations met their Nepali counterparts and exchanged contacts and knowledge.

 

Coca-Cola celebrates mothers this festive season  

Continuing with the fourth edition of “Mann Kholau Coke Sanga”, a localized form of “Share a Coke”, Coca-Cola has come up with a unique way to celebrate the festivals of Dashain and Tihar with its customers this season. Coca-Cola has launched its new Dashain Campaign with the theme ‘My mom makes my Dashain spe­cial’. This campaign con­veys the message that our mothers work selflessly and tirelessly to make our Dashain and Tihar special, to pour every bit of happi­ness into our festive season, a statement issued by the company said. The spe­cial ingredient of Dashain is always our mother, and her love.

Acknowledging the vital role mothers play in the festive season, Coke has launched labels which encompasses six different endearing forms of the way we call our mother, i.e Aama, Mai, Muwa, Mamu, Mummy, and Ma. These labels are inserted in the place of regular labels.  

India Vs South Africa

South Africa A could add only seven runs to their overnight score as they were bundled out for 186 in the first session of day four. Shardul Thakur knocked over Lutho Sipamla to end South Africa’s second innings. The visitors set a non-threatening a target of 48 runs for the hosts to chase down. Chasing 48, India A lost the wicket of their skipper, Shubman Gill, early on. Lungi Ngidi took two wickets with the new ball including Gill and Ankit Bawne who was promoted up the order. Ricky Bhui was promoted up the order as well as Ruturaj Gaikwad did not open. The wicketkeeper-batsman Srikar Bharat lost his wicket to new ball bowler Dane Piedt. However, Shivam Dube helped his side finish with a flourish. Dube hit two back-to-back sixes to finish off the match and guide India A to an easy win in the first unofficial Test.

Date: September 18, Wednesday
Place: Dharamshala, India
Time: 7:15 pm

Hit and Miss


Hit

Milind Soman

Milind Soman


In an advertisement video for a toothpaste brand, Milind Soman teamed up with his wife Ankita Konwar for a bold take on the stereotypes and taboos attached around marriages and relationships. The video defines how love should be and reiterates that age difference should not matter, as long as the people involved are happy. When had Milind announced his wedding last year, a lot of criticism came his way, mostly for the age difference between him and Ankita. “I think everybody should be free to choose who they love and who they like and that should be based just on feelings that they have in the heart, it should have nothing to do with the society,” says Milind.

Miss

Asan N'Jie

Asan N’Jie


Emmerdale have sacked Asan N’Jie after he was filmed threatening to “knife” and “kill” Hollyoaks’ Jamie Lomas. Pictures and footage of the row between Asan, 25, and Jamie, 44, reveals the pair squaring up to one another Asan was recorded threatening to “knife” him. The dispute, which is said to involve money, is believed to have been started by Asan, who was heard goading Jamie. Asan issued a groveling apology and said in a statement: “My behaviour at the TV Choice Awards was completely unacceptable and very much out of character.”

 

 

 

 

 

Quick questions with Shiva Pariyar, Singer

Quick questions with Shiva Pariyar, Singer

1)   How would you describe yourself in three words?
A: An honest artist, a good guy, and a responsible family person.

2) What are you most scared of?
A: My past mistakes.

4) In one word, what is music to you?
A: My life.

5) A song you would like to dedicate to your fans?
A: Sangai dubdai chhu timro yaad ma!

6) A person from the music industry you always look up to?
A: Gopal Yonjan.

7) How would someone get your special attention?
A: By being honest.

8) What is one message you would give to your fans?
A: Listen to Nepali songs with your heart.

9) What is your favorite food? 
A: Rice, lentils, pickle, and vegetables.

10) If today was the last day of your life, how would you spend it?
A: I would spend my entire time remembering my daughter.