Lakme Bridal Make Up Competition 2009

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PRESS RELEASE

8th June 2009

Lakme, the international cosmetic brand and the 'leader and expert' in the beauty industry organized "Lakme Bridal Make Up Competition 2009", which took place on 3^rd July 2009 in Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu. This year too, Lakme, restating its commitment in providing a platform to beauticians from all over Nepal to showcase their talent, organized this glamorous event in association with Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh, Nepal. The event, unlike regular fashion shows featuring professional models, was a show with a difference, which showcased ladies from varied ethnic backgrounds, who had been transformed into beautiful brides. Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009 promises to provide a channel to all the aspiring beauticians of today with this initiative.

Mr. Santu Tamang, a renowned makeup artist of Nepali Film Industry selected top twenty beauticians from among 223 participants in Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, Pokhara and Kathmandu. These twenty finalists competed in the grand finale at Kathmandu.

The top twenty beauticians were:

Soita Shrestha, Jyoti Sharma, Santoshi Shrestha, Jamuna Shrestha, Basudha Bajimaya, Rekha Upreti, Rajesh Lama, Kabita Thapa, Sunita Maharjan, Bimala Khatiwada, Sarala Thapa, Rina Maharjan, Pratigya Rana, Shova Rana, Pooja Pandey, Shanta Rai, Neelam Ale (Gurung), Onisha Mulmi, Samita Dhonju and Meera Shrestha

The day of the wedding is perhaps the most-awaited day in the life of every Nepali woman. Nepal has a diverse palette of ethnic groups and every group has its own unique style in which the bride dresses and carries her make up. On the grand finale, the task of the beauticians was to decorate ladies from various backgrounds with different features, in a bridal style they chose. They demonstrated a bridal makeover of ethnic groups ranging from the Himalayan to the Terai region. They used a diverse range of Lakme cosmetics to give that perfect bridal touch to their models.

The judges' panel consisted of Sneh Rana, Jharana Bajracharya and Anu Bindra. The judging criteria depended on make-up, hairstyle and the bridal dress.

The winner of Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009 Mr. Rajesh Lama from Kathmandu bagged an attractive cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and also got an opportunity to get the Lakme salon experience in Delhi. The first runner up Mrs. Rina Maharjan from Kathmandu received cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a chance to demonstrate his/her skill on a national television channel. Similarly, the second runner up Mrs. Meera Shrestha from Bhairahawa received cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a chance to become a make-up artist of the cover page model in a leading magazine.

Many Nepali celebrities like Arunima Lamsal, Usha Khadgi, Rubi Rana graced this fun-filled evening, adding glamour to the entire show. Mrs. Kamala Shrestha, President of Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh also demonstrated the latest trends in make up. The audience got to witness dazzling dance performances on few hit Nepali numbers, by the aspiring choreographer Hema Shrestha and her troupe. The audience also enjoyed a thrilling dance party that took place after the bridal show.

On the whole, Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009, sponsored by Lakme and organized by Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh Nepal, was a complete package for people to see and believe in the power of transformation, makeup brings on. True to its theme, the beauticians demonstrated how every person, not just the lucky few bestowed with amazing features and looks, has a chance to look truly beautiful. The beauticians proved the breathtaking impact that beautifully applied makeup with Lakme color cosmetics has, to transform every bride into her most gorgeous self.

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3rd July 2009


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Everest Bank installs ATM machine in Butwal and Bhairahawa

3rd July 2009

Everest Bank Limited (EBL) started its operations in 1994 with a view and objective of extending professionalized and efficient banking services to various segments of the society. The bank is providing customer-friendly services through its 31 branches throughout Nepal and over 250 correspondent banks across the globe.

All the branches of the bank are connected through Anywhere Branch Banking System (ABBS), which enables customers to do all their transactions from any branches other than where they have their account.

In the view to provide more banking service to wide range of customer, the bank has install its 27^th and 28^th ATM machine in Bhairahawa and Butwal on 29^th June 2009. As on date EBL has 28 ATMs. After the ATM services at Butwal and Bhairahawa the visitors at Nepal – India will be benefited.

EBL Debit cards can be used at more than 2000 ATMs of Punjab National Bank, India spread all across India. Similarly, the Debit Card holders of PNB can withdraw their money from any ATMs of Everest Bank Limited. This sharing arrangement has benefited huge Nepalese Population residing in India including Students, businessmen, workers, Tourists to India, who want cheaper ATM facility for withdrawing their money from their Bank accounts in Nepal. Besides cross border sharing, EBL Debit Card is accepted at 304 ATMs of SCT network and over more than 1000 merchant outlets in Nepal. At present, more than 80000 customers of EBL are having EBL Debit Card.

The bank has been offering various innovative products and services since its inception. Currently EBL has launched branchless banking called “Everest – Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa” to serve the people in remote areas. The product has already been launched at 8 villages at Baglung and 6 VDC at Bhaktapur. The bank also has plans to launch the service in Nepalgunj soon.

As a part of its expansion strategies EBL also plans to open branches and ATM centers at Lagankhel, Maitidevi, Thamel, and Tulsipur in the near future. The bank believes that its expansion to these strategic locations would adhere to its objective of serving the middle and lower section of the society.

Pespi: the third lucky draw

29th June 2009
The year 2008 closed with an overwhelming response to the “Pepsi Meet the Dream Team Campaign” which catapulted Brand Pepsi to be among the top 20 brands of Nepal. Year 2009, Pepsi has come out with a sequel named “Make Your Dream Team” with an objective of building and strengthening on the international imagery and appeal and take it to greater heights of excitement with a strong consumer connect and participation.

Pepsi has set its eye on taking this year’s campaign a step further; by engaging its customers to make their Dream Team - collecting the crowns featuring the top notch International Footballers – the heartthrob of Nepalese fans.

The new Pepsi campaign features international football stars like Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Kaka, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Frank Lampard. Together, they make the Dream Team.

This year’s Pepsi summer campaign in Nepal kicks off with the airing of a fun-filled TV commercial across all major TV channels, featuring these international football players. Consumers will have to collect the crowns featuring the four of these football stars and win exciting prizes.

At the end of every week, through a lucky draw two of the lucky winners will be entitled to an all expenses paid trip to Bangkok and Pataya. There are other exciting prizes like I-Pod's, Reebok branded footballs and T- shirts to be won every week. Of course, thousands of others will be able to enjoy their favorite Pepsi, of course free!!

The third Lucky Draw for the campaign was held at Hotel Yak 'N' Yeti on 28th June, 2009 in the presence of the Media people. The lucky winners were drawn by personnel belonging to the Media. The two lucky winners of this week, to win an all expenses paid 3nights/4days trip to Bangkok and Pataya are Bimala Pandey from Kathmandu and Ratna Kaji Suwal from Bhaktapur.The next Lucky Draw will be held on 5th July, 2009. Congratulations to both of them for being the auspicious winners of this year's Pepsi Make Your Dream Team campaign.

For any queries, Contact: Vivek Gupta Mob.No.9841332895

Artamus opens its doors in Kathmandu

26th June 2009

Artamus AB, that is based in South-East part of Sweden, has opened their new office in Kathmandu Nepal. The office is managed by the subsidiary company Artamus Nepal (p) Ltd with it's CEO Jonas Lindblom.

Kathmandu, Nepal (PRWEB) June 21, 2009 -- Artamus AB, that is based in South-East part of Sweden, has opened their new office in Kathmandu Nepal. The office is managed by the subsidiary company Artamus Nepal (p) Ltd with it's CEO Jonas Lindblom.

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The company is focusing on search engine optimization, PPC management and web development. The sister company L&L House of Commerce will operate in the same premises with L&L focusing on import and export of products between South-Asia and Scandinavia.

The office has touch of Scandinavian design displaying examples of Swedish design products. Located in Panipokhari in central Kathmandu, the office is easily accessible from all parts of the city.

CEO Jonas Lindblom states, "We are very excited to open the doors of our new office. I am looking forward to be able to expand from here and to be a part of the growth of both the companies."

On the agenda of Artamus Nepal, is a deeper focus on SEO for mainly European clients who want to improve their visibilities in search engines in a cost effective way. Artamus Nepal takes advantage of the lower cost in a country like Nepal in order to be able to deliver a high quality service at a moderate cost.

For L&L the first launch will be a launch of new cosmetic line that is unique for the Nepali market in the sense, that this new line of cosmetic products is intended to bring high consumer satisfaction with impressive assortments of great quality. The first shop will be located in Durbar Marg which is the most popular and the main shopping street in Kathmandu.

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We have several new products that we believe are suitable for the Nepali market, and that will be introduced to the market together with different partners, says Jonas Lindblom. The range varies from hydro power, real estates, telecommunication equipments to bakeries and beverages.

For export, we see a huge potential of Nepali food and beverage products as well as different herbs and spices. Nepali coffee is basically unknown in Europe but it has a market and flavour is very suitable for markets like Scandinavia. Also products like Sea buck torn berries has a large market in Scandinavia. These berries are grown in high altitude in Nepal and it provides an income for poor farmers in Nepal.

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The opening was attended by several important Nepali business people, Swedish entrepreneurs in Nepal and Mr. Shrestha, the General consul of Sweden in Nepal,. The guests enjoyed snacks and drinks and listening to a speech held by Jonas Lindblom who spoke about the company and his thought about introducing Swedish products in Nepal and the future of IT outsourcing to Nepal. Artamus Nepal Sales and marketing manager, Miss Rubina Rana, was responsible for the management of the whole event which was a big success.

Everest - Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa launched

26th june 2009

It is a known fact that banks do not have access to majority of the people living in the village. Thus as a step towards financial inclusion whereby people living in remote village can have access to modern banking system, Everest Bank launched it’s Everest - Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa in Bhaktapur Region on 24th June 2009.

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Through this system customers can avail banking facility through a biometric enabled smart card and machine. The customers would be provided with a card on opening an account. The card can be accessed for transaction through a machine held with our authorized correspondent located in the village. Thus the customers don’t have to take the pain of going to cities and towns to avail banking facilities.

Currently the facility would be offered through five VDC viz. Nagarkot, Gundu (Ward No-3 and Ward No –6), Dadhikot, Duwakot, Tathali, in Bhaktapur.

The bank has been offering various innovative products and services since its inception. This new product is a revolution in the banking history of Nepal and is a new breakthrough in terms of banking technology.

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The uniqueness in the technology lies in the fact that even illiterate people can operate their account through thumb impression. The machine reads accounts through biometric data stored during account opening. Thus the operation of the account is safe and secure.

The product has already been launched at 8 villages in Baglung. The bank also has plans to launch the service in Nepalgunj soon.

Greetings from Alliance Française in Kathmandu

25th June 2009

Fête de la Musique / International Music Week 2009

June 20-27

Already 3 sessions of the International Music Week at the Alliance Française, with the Home2Home project with Salil Subedi and 40 children on June 20, the pop-rock day on June 21 and the big hip-hop blast on June 22, our Festival continues till June 27.

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TODAY - Thursday, June 25 - 6.30pm Jazz appreciation by Mariano E. Abello, Director of the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

(http://www.katjazz.com.np/ / (01) 501 35 54)(lecture, discussion, interactive program)

Venue : Alliance Française in Kathmandu
(between Avenues TV and Kathmandu Hospital)

Mariano E. Abello is the Founder and Director of Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, the first music school dedicated to Jazz music in South Asia. He is also the Musical Director, Organizer, Founder of Nepal Jazz Jatra 2008 & Chevrolet Miles Music Festival 2009, music festivals dedicated to the diversity between East and West musical styles and concentrated to highlight Nepali musicians.

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Friday, June 26 - 6.30pm

Jazz Day with a Saxophone Solo Performance by Mariano E. Abelloand one combo band from the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

Venue : Alliance Française in Kathmandu
(between Avenues TV and Kathmandu Hospital)

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Saturday, June 27, 4.30pm - Rastriya NachGhar

KWAK concert, French Rock

By free invitation - simply collect your passes the various Yamaha showrooms in town.

Concert live on Kantipur TV

Kwak is a rock band from Paris, France. For their second tour in India, they will present you their 3rd album, "Malice en la demeure". They call their music "French Rock", which is a very special mix between rock music and the French tradition of "Chanson".

Come and discover a music full of energy, with beautiful musical arrangements and French poetic lyrics ! You'll be surprised for sure...Songs and videos available at : www.myspace.com/kwaklegroupe

Alliance française de Katmandou

Tripureshwor, Ganeshman Singh Path

P.O. Box 452, Katmandou, Népal

www.alliancefrancaise.org.np