Miss Nepal Malina at Change Chet!

The fourth ever contestant from outside of Kathmandu Valley to be crowned Miss Nepal, Malina Joshi from Dharan was seen attending a Changa Chet event at Club Himalaya last week. Since then Malina has made a quick dash to celebrate Dashain with family back in her hometown in Eastern Nepal. 23 Year old Malina is preparing to fly to London just few weeks later for the much anticipated Miss World pageant that will be taking place on the 6th of November. Here are some more photo's of our current reigning Miss Nepal.

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Correction: She's the fourth Miss Nepal after Ruby Rana and Usha Khadgi (both Birgunj) and Neelima Gurung (Pokhara).

Photo Courtesy: Prawesh Limbu and Sam Pradhan Photography

Bishal Tamang

Having Fun with frens

Sahana Flying to South Korea

Though her year of tenure came to an end just over a month ago Sahana Bajracharya seems to have bagged herself a lucky ticket to Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 that is set to take place in Seoul, South Korea on the 15th October. Miss Nepal 2010 1st Runner-Up Sahana will be flying to South Korea today to represent Nepal at Miss Asia Pacific World 2011. Sahana has previously represented Nepal at Miss Earth 2010. This time round Sahana was exclusively hand-picked by the organizers of Miss Asia Pacific World. If you're wondering what's going to happen to the current batch of Miss Nepal then don't worry too much:

Miss Nepal - Malina Joshi off to Miss World

1st Runner Up - Anupama Gurung off to Miss Earth

2nd Runner Up - Sarina Maskey off to Miss International

GOOD LUCK SAHANA!

Now the burning question is, who will represent Nepal at Miss Asia Pacific World 2012?

For the sizzling Sahana photos of her at Miss Earth - Click Here!

Photo: Amir Gurung (Miss Nepal 2011 Team)

Shreya Covers Yo Jindagani

I am a fan of Shreya Rai and this deserves a post of it's own. More importantly, her voice is waiting to be heard by more and more people. Above is a cover she did of the song Yo Jindagani by Nepathya.

Tell me guys and girls, do you like the cover?

Sanyukta Shrestha Shines!!!!

London based Nepali designer Sanyukta Shrestha who specializes on bridal wear was recently awarded with 'Best Wedding Newcomer Award' by 'Perfect Wedding Award 2011' on 21st September at Swan at Globe, London. 

Perfect Wedding magazine says, ‘Sanyukta’s amazing new vision for bridalwear has taken the industry by storm. She’s committed to producing ethical, beautiful dresses and we love her fresh take on fashion!’ Sanyukta indeed proved herself as the new vision in the British bridal world by bagging another award ‘Bridal - Innovation Award' by JP selects Excellence Award 2011 during London Fashion Week on 19th September 2011 held at Ecoluxe London. The award was presented by Anna Griffin, Editor in chief of CocoEco Magazine. 

That's indeed the way to go! Congratulations to Sanyukta for her double win ;D

Indeed, this is only the beginning for you.

Qatar Airways Increases Flights

Qatar Airways is set to increase flights in the Doha - Kathmandu route from the next month. The airline will operate four flights a day between Doha and Kathmandu from the 1st of October. With only three months till Nepal Tourism Year 2011 drawing to an end let's hope this increase in flights will usher in the many tourists. I remember back in 2000 on my first Qatar flight they operated a single flight a day and to see the growth in the airline and growth on this route is very impressive. If only Tribhuvan International Airport could show similar growth.

Miss Nepal Malina Goes To School

It's nearly been a month already that Malina Joshi was crowned Miss Nepal 2011 and Joshi has been busy of late travelling back to hometown Dharan and visiting the place that made her what she is today. During her homecoming trip to Dharan Malina stopped by Marigold School and met teachers and students from the school. 

Malina is currently in Kathmandu and preparing to fly to London by the 19th October for the Miss World pageant which will take place on the 6th November in LONDON. We all have our personal choices and preferences and Malina MAY or MAY NOT be your choice of Miss Nepal but please leave the negativity aside and let's encourage her, give her tips and ideas for her journey to Miss World. In the course of the next month there will be lot more updates on Malina.

Malina with her mother

Nihita on BIG BOSS 5??

One of the most notorious serious killer Charles Sobhraj dubbed Bikini Killer may have been locked in a prison in Nepal since the past year, nevertheless Sobhraj has constantly remained in the headlines whether it be rumors of Bollywood wanting to make a movie on his life or his marriage to 22 year old Nihita Biswas. Sobhraj is once again making headlines but this time it's his beau Nihita who is all set to grab the spotlight. Media reports suggest that Nihita is set to participate in India's version of Big Brother;BIG BOSS 5. The reality TV show which has previously brought Hollywood sex bombshell Pamela Anderson is hoping that having Nihita's presence (a lover of a serial killer) will add a much needed spice to the controversial show. If this is really true then Nihita will become the first ever Nepali to participate in Big Boss 5.

Few info: Big Boss 5 will be aired on Colors from October 2, 2011 and will be hosted by Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan. 

To read more about the Bikini Killer - Charles Sobhraj, click HERE.

QFX Cinemas Coming to LALITPUR!

QFX Cinemas which owns Jai Nepal, Kumari and Central Cinema at Civil Mall is all set to expand in a few months time. QFX have acquired the ill-fated Lalitpur Bishal Bazaar that's in Pulchowk in hope to turn the mammoth sized building into a fully operational entertainment complex! NO More boring shops. According to Director of QFX Nakim Uddin, he says that there are plans to bring Indian food chains and have the entertainment mall full of arcade's and various entertainment facilities for the valley denizens as well as introducing QFX Cinemas in Lalitpur for the first time!

I am fully FOR QFX, support Nepali businesses and entrepreneurs. Not only that but the service and product that QFX provides is great so why not? Some suggestions for the team behind QFX for the new entertainment mall :

• Please introduce sweet popcorn instead of just salty popcorns.
• Having an indoor laser quest gaming zone would be 'AWWW'some!
• Indoor bumper car area!!!!!!! (SELL OUT IDEA)
• Indoor skiing? Okay maybe that's a bit too far-fetched

Any creative ideas boys and girls? Do drop them below and no more bowling pleaseee or maybe there should be.... I cant think of anywhere in Lalitpur that has a bowling alley!

Photos above are from QFX Central Cinema (Civil Mall)