Khatiwada’s Hindi songs’ book ‘Kaisa Maan Mastana Pyare” published
Songwriter Dr Hemanta Khatiwada’s book of Hindi songs ‘Kaisa Maan Mastana Pyare” has been published.
In this book, Khatiwada has included mainly the songs about love and romance.
There are 200 Hindi songs in this book. The book has 200 pages. The price of this book is INR 200.
The songs are written differently from the popular tradition of love songs.
“Love is not a surficial subject; it has its own philosophy and I also prefer writing love songs by connecting with the philosophy,” Khatiwada said.
I hope that the book published by Om Publications Delhi will be popular among the Indian readers.
The composition and presentation of the songs are artistic and symbolic.
The words are simple but the emotions carried by the songs are heavy. In his songs, the physiology of love has been described in a unique way.
He has also written some songs about marriage.
Various forms of love have been explained from different angles in the songs written in this book.
This book has become a collection of romantic songs. The lyrics of the songs have helped increase the weight of the book.
Dozens of songs of Khatiwada are popular and he is the youngest songwriter of Nepal.
Increasing heat throws life out of gear in Tarai-Madhes
Normal life in Tarai-Madhes including Dhanusha district has been affected due to a sudden surge in heat.
The temperature here increased from 38 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius within a week. Major markets remain closed during the mid-day while the footfall in public places and offices are decreasing lately due to the sweltering heat.
Senior citizens, children and patients of chronic diseases are at high risk due to the increasing heat.
Dr Krishna Dev Das, Spokesperson at the Provincial Hospital in Janakpurdham, shared that the number of patients visiting the healthcare facilities with complaints of wounds, rashes, typhoid, fever and diarrhea has gone up with the surge in temperature.
Dr Das warned, "The risk of heat stroke is also on rise with the surge in temperature. Extreme heat seems to pose problems to daily wage laborers and those who work outdoors. It is, hence, very important to take good care of our health."
Hot air could cause headache, body sore, extreme fatigue, dryness in throat and burning eyes among other health issues, he cautioned.
Meanwhile, hot air has also begun taking toll on the crops, vegetable and fruits farming in the flatland, added Ramdev Banaraitale of Mahendranagar in Kshireshwornath Municipality-5 in the district.
Spring concert delights audience in Kathmandu
The Kathmandu Youth Orchestra, dedicated to nurturing young musicians and promoting cultural music, mesmerized audiences with their spring concert on Saturday, April 20. The student concert, titled ‘Spring Concert, Tunes of Nepal’ was held at the Russian Culture Center, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu.
Established in 2011, Kathmandu Youth Orchestra showcased a diverse array of instruments, including Violins, Piano, Cello, Guitar, and more, under the presence of Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol.
The evening commenced with the stirring rendition of the national anthems of Nepal and Russia, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. Highlighting Newa songs, the program featured captivating performances such as ‘Mangal Dhun’ and concluded with the ‘Lakhey Dance’.
Deputy Mayor Dangol expressed her appreciation, stating, “Kathmandu Metropolitan City has been supporting music in various ways. It’s crucial to recognize and encourage musicians, fostering a new generation filled with musical spirit. I’m delighted to witness three generations come together on one stage with such joy.”
John Sharply, a distinguished music educator, composer, and pianist from Singapore, emphasized the profound significance of music, saying, “Music lies in all of our hearts, we all are musical, we are born musical, even science tells us we are born to experience music. Music is a profound part of our identity and our life. It’s a privilege to meet amazing people with a different diversity of backgrounds, ages and yet all of them come together for one common goal, and that goal is music.”
Sharply was born in Houston, Texas, and obtained a doctorate in composition from Boston University. He also earned both a bachelor of music and a master of music from the University of Houston, in addition to diplomas in piano, violin, and composition from the National Conservatory of Music in Strasbourg, France.
After the musical performance, there was a book launch for ‘Nepali Orchestra (Tunes of Nepal) Vol 1’, which features transcriptions of Nepali and Nepal Bhasa folk and traditional songs written in staff notation.
The concert not only showcased the talent of young musicians but also celebrated the rich musical heritage of Nepal, leaving the audience enchanted and inspired, say the organizers.
Government announces public holiday tomorrow
The government has announced a public holiday tomorrow on the occasion of the state visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to Nepal.
Government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma said a meeting of the Council of Ministers convened at Singha Durbar today decided to give a public holiday tomorrow on the occasion of the Qatari Emir's state visit to Nepal beginning tomorrow.
