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M& S WORK IT SHARING OFFICE, SHARING IDEAS Does the culture of different businesses working together from the same space excite you? We get the digs. By Astha Chand We’re used to seeing one organisation sticking to one address—that’s the norm isn’t it? Well, not for long. Co-working spaces are here to shake up all that you know about a working environment and help you discover a new style of working with people from different fields. Renting out a whole office can be tight on the budget, especially for start-up companies. And healing those woes are three companies that are currently cultivating the idea of coworking spaces. The Platform Inc. “I would say that we provide a physical networking spot where you can collaborate with other likeminded individuals and work side by side.” – Krishant Rana, Founder WHAT THEY OFFER: n Different memberships for people with different needs. n Lets you have a business card with an address where you can have meetings and get postage mails. n Has meeting rooms for when you want to meet clients. n Has a conference room for those in Wear your mind INDULGE 10 12 JUNE, 2015, FRIDAY need of larger spaces. n Free tea and coffee. n Free WiFi. n Open 24 hours and has security round the clock. n Printing services. n Cleaning services. Why go for a co-working space? Apart from the added bonus of increasing your pool of networking when you’ve newly started something, they take care of everything that you would need to worry about when it comes to an office. Rana said, “We tell our members to let us run their office while they run their business.” Cost: Rs 2,000 – Rs 35,000 per month The Platform Inc,Lazimpat Contact: 9813974963 Biruwa Ventures “Upon returning from the US, I realised that the Nepali market needed co-working spaces. It was difficult to start off at first but people are starting to see the benefits of it now.” – Vidhan Rana, Founder WHAT THEY OFFER: n Helps you set up your office space with all basic amenities required for operation. n Can act like real estate brokerage to you find the right location for your business. n Fully furnished professional working space. n High-speed internet. n 24 hours power backup. SHOP LIFT n Spaces available for meetings. n Printing facilities. n Flexible office hours. n 24 hours security. n Cleaning services. Why go for a co-working space? They firmly believe that co-working spaces make starting a business easier because the space that you work in is fully equipped with everything you could need without having to worry about the logistics. “The end result that we’re actually focused on is the community spirit. We’ve got fresh entrepreneurs as well as established ones, so really, it’s an amazing opportunity to gain mentorship opportunities and to network,” said Vidhan. Cost: Rs 3,500 - Rs 6,500 Biruwa Ventures, Gyaneshwor Contact: 4436196 Pasa Yard “We’re not just focused on providing an office space—we want to focus on giving the whole package.” – Pradip Pariyar, Founder WHAT THEY OFFER: n Accommodation based on short-term and long-term needs. n Halls for seminars. n Meeting rooms. n Free tea. n Front yard with recreational activities. n Open, spacious two ropanis of land. n Option to work indoors or outdoors. n Can arrange for food if required. n Can stay for a day or have a longer lease for even a year. Why go for a co-working space? Instead of targeting just start-ups, Pasa Yard also hopes to provide a wellpackaged place for established businesses that may be looking for temporary offices after relocating from their old offices. “Following the earthquake, we’ve also seen a rise in offices that want to move to a temporary location,” said Pariyar. Cost: Rs 300 per day or Rs 8,000 per month. Pasa Yard,Chakupat, Patan Contact: 5260919 “Rebuild Nepal” has become a chant in the aftermath of the Great Earthquake, uttered solemnly and whole-heartedly by all Nepalis and Nepal-made T-shirts. Rs 1,150 for guys and Rs 1,050 for girls Rs 1,150 Available in gents only Rs 1,450 PHALANO LUGA Phalano has designed interesting T-shirts with prints relevant to the current situation of the country. Made from natural and skinfriendly fabrics, such as organic cotton, these t-shirts are all about the pride of being a Nepali. Rs 1,450 JUJU WEARS Popular for their Nepal-made T-shirts, Juju Wears brings yet another interesting collection of post-quake tees. The new collection captures this feeling in just three words; help, heal and hope. Rs 1,250 Available in gents only Rs 1,300 Rs 1,300 Rs 1,050 Available in gents only Rs 1,150 Available in gents only
11 WEEKEND 12 JUNE, 2015, FRIDAY BITE RIGHT M& S READ FEED A SLIVER OF AUSTRIA Far away from home, I stumbled upon a slice of cake that I could call my own. By Lisa Radda For those of you who want to channel your inner Nigella Lawson, here’s a recipe you can give a try. CAKE n 130g chocolate n 130g soft butter n 40g icing sugar n 5ml vanilla essence n 1 pinch of salt n 6 egg yolks n 180g sugar n 130g flour ICING Try it out yourself n 400g apricot jam n 200g chocolate icing (or make your own if you prefer) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 190°C. Melt the chocolate and mix all the ingredients. Grease the cake pan with butter and dust with flour. Fill in the mass and bake in the oven for about 60 minutes. Allow the cake to cool. Spread the jam thinly all over the cake. Warm the chocolate icing according to instructions and ice the cake. Enjoy! FACT FILE Kaiser Cafe Garden of Dreams, Thamel Open: 9am - 10pm Contact: 4425350 AN HOUR TO LIVE, AN HOUR TO LOVE By Richard Carlson and Kristine Carlson NON-FICTION In 2006, author Richard Carlson had a sudden, tragic death. That triggered millions of fans sending in letters to his wife, Kristine—but none of that could reduce the loss that she felt. While she spent time poring over her 25 years of love letters by relieving her late husband’s memories, she came across a letter that he had written for her on their 18th wedding anniversary. This book shows the importance of living each day. Where: sastobook.com Price: Rs 504 REEL DEAL Finding a good chocolate cake in Nepal is literally a piece of cake— there are so many good bakeries and restaurants leaving you spoilt for choice. For me, a native Austrian, the Sachertorte at Kaiser Café in Garden of Dreams is as good as it gets. Originating in Austria in 1832, the original recipe remains a well-kept secret in the famous Sacher Hotel, one of the oldest and most expensive hotels in Vienna—the confectioner even signed a contract to not disclose the secret recipe. Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped dessert lovers all over the world from trying to recreate the magic in their kitchens. It has stolen a space in coffee houses all over the world and this native Austrian dessert has also made its way into Kathmandu. So, on one of my exploring days, I found myself in one of the most famous and touristic gardens, Garden of Dreams. The lush greens and the architecture is an added bonus when you’re up in the Kaiser Café enjoying a meal—and, boy, was I enjoying a piece of my homeland from more than 6,000 km away. Although a little sweeter than the original, it’s worth a shot. A dense melt-in-yourmouth chocolate ganache-like filling is sandwiched in between a moist yet perfectly flaky chocolate sponge—bringing about a chocolate explosion in your mouth. Looking at it, you may think it is all chocolate but, actually, there’s an element of surprise within the top layer: a delicious layer of apricot jam. HOW TO... Bring in the Feng Shui luck Here are a few simple steps to help you bring the ancient Chinese art and science of sound living, into your home. In literal terms, ‘feng’ means wind and ‘shui’ means water. Much like the Hindu practice of vaastu shastra, feng fhui is its Chinese counterpart—a set of rules to help you trigger good health, good fortune and positive energy—developed over 3,000 years ago. Here’s how you can bring positive energy into your home. South: Fame and recognition The Chinese believe south to be the most auspicious direction. Activating this sector could stimulate career promotions and growth. It is thought to be beneficial to place awards, degrees and other symbols of achievements here. Element: Fire Activate by adding: Candles, fireplace, lamps Colour: Red, orange, mauve, or pink Southwest: Love and relationships Activating this can help you in all types of relationships. If you are seeking love and romance, add earth elements to activate this sector. Element: Earth Activate by adding: Crystal, lamp, pottery, photos of loved ones Colour: White West: Descendants or children This section oversees your descendants’ luck. Activating this sector will also help if your children are having difficulties in their lives. Element: Metal Activate by adding: Metal art objects, crystal Colour: Yellow, ochre, gold, pewter, copper, brass or silver SOUTHEAST Wood WEALTH Green or brown EAST Wood HEALTH Green or brown NORTHEAST Earth EDUCATION White Northwest: Mentor and helpful people The northwest sector can help you find a mentor to help you learn a new skill or craft or impart knowledge you seek. Element: Metal Activate by adding: Metal objects, crystal Colour: Yellow, gold, or silver (all metal colours) North: Career Activating this sector will help if you’re having difficulty advancing your career or need an extra boost. Element: Water Activate by adding: Fountain or SOUTH Fire FAME AND RECOGNITION Red CENTRE Earth BALANCE Yellow NORTH Water CAREER Dark blue or black aquarium (water should be flowing in, not out) Colour: Black or blue Northeast: Education Activating this sector does not just help kids with school but it also helps you in gaining knowledge. Element: Earth Activate by adding: Crystal, pottery Colour: White East: Health Good health is paramount— if you don’t have it, none of the other things matter. Element: Wood Activate by adding: Water feature, plants, wood objects Colour: Green or brown Southeast: Wealth By activating this sector, you can stimulate greater income and wealth and prosperity. Element: Wood Activate by adding: Water features, plants Colour: Green, brown Centre Square: Balance The centre of your home should radiate positivity. Element: Earth Activate by adding: Crystal, pottery Colour: Yellow SOUTHWEST Earth LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS White WEST Metal DESCENDANTS OR CHILDREN Yellow, ochre, gold, silver NORTHWEST Metal MENTOR Yellow, gold or silver POST REPORT HAMARI ADHURI KAHANI Genre: Romance Director: Mohit Suri Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Vidhya Balan Length: 2 hrs 12 mins Based on the love story of Bhatt’s parents Nanabhai Bhatt, Shirin Mohammad Ali and his stepmother, it is set to leave the viewers in tears. The film brings together Emraan Hashmi and Vidhya Balan in similar roles as in the much acclaimed movie “The Dirty Picture” and it should be interesting to see if they can work the same magic with their chemistry. Expect a lot of drama and romance. POP CHARTS Hit List aired the Top Ten Songs of the year gone by 1 Suskera Haru, The Night Band, Last Week: 5 2 Ali Ali, Shreya Sotang, Last Week: 4 3 Timi Ra Ma, Sanjeev Singh, Last Week: 1 4 Farkena Timro Mann, Nabin K Bhattarai, Last Week: 3 5 Deep Banos, Satya/Swaroop, New Entry 6 Parelale Daku Daku, Prem Dhoj Pradhan, Last Week: 7 7 Timi Nai, Rohit John Chettri, New Entry 8 Saath, Haami, New Entry 9 Asha Ajhai, The Unity, Last Week: 10 10 Timro Tasbir, Rodit Bhandari, New Entry
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