Nepali Times

Public speaking

Public speaking and personality development, an opportunity to master the skills required for a gregarious public life taught by media personality Malvika Subba.

Rs 3000, Rs 2000 for students, 1 to 3 February, 11am to 1pm, Umanga Hall, Indreni Food Land, New Baneswor, 9851001569

Renewable energy week, explore possibilities for wind energy in Nepal. Runs till 26 January, Bhrikuti Mandap, Nepal

Professional email-writing workshop, improve your communication skills and make email-writing a strong aspect of your resume. Rs 4000, 30 to 31 January, 10am to 4pm, Career Master Nepal, Pulchok, (01)5524891/9849224932/9843031776

B-boying competition, shake and brake, and do whatever it takes to win cash prizes up to Rs 50,000. 26 January, 10.45am, Dasrath Stadium, 984925612/9849685110/9841721736

Film competition, make a short, attractive, and appealing film on the themes of 'wealth creation' and/or 'economic development' and win prizes up to Rs 165,000. 25 January, 9851015260

Ultimate photography workshop, explore studio photography with highly experienced photographer Shahnawaz Mohammad. Rs 5,000, 30 January to 2 February, 7am to 9pm, The Image Park, New Road

Aesthetics in Photography, a five-day photography workshop with Norwegian photographer Morten Krogvold. 6 to 10 February, apply by 25 January, www.photocircle.com.np

Intimate Nepal, an exhibition featuring the works of young Nepali photographers. 16 to 28 January, 10am to 6pm, except Saturdays, Alliance Francaise, Teku, (01)4241163/4242832

Theatre training, gain a comprehensive grounding in the performing arts. 1 February to 29 April, Sushila Arts Academy, (01)4015643, www.sushilaartsacademy.com

Return of the native

Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival (NIIFF) is ready to kick off its seventh annual festival and filmmakers from all backgrounds who have an interest in indigenous issues, knowledge, and culture are invited to apply.

Each year, NIIFF explores indigenous themes, and this year’s program will focus on 'Equal Access and Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Media'. The selected films will be screened by Taiwan Indigenous Television and receive royalty from the station.

25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road
(01)4102577, [email protected] , www.ifanepal.org.np

Everest Steak House

Everest Steak House, an old-school joint for everything steak, indeed a sanctuary for meat lovers. Thamel, Chhetrapati Chok, (01)4260471

Yin Yang Restaurant, east meets west as you choose from a variety of Thai and continental dishes. Add a little spice to your life with the pad thai or green curry. If you can't handle the heat, fall into the safety net of its western dishes. Thamel, 10am to 10pm, (01)4701510

Fuji Bakery, tucked in Chakupat this bakery offers homemade goodies like apple pie, pain du chocolat, and banana cake. Chakupat, Lalitpur

Peri Peri, home of legendary Portugese flamed grilled chicken, enjoy dishes served with the trademark Piri Piri sauce. Jhamsikhel, 9808563803

Dragon Chinese Restaurant, try the Kung Pao Pork if alone and the Mai Cao if with company. Lakeside, Pokhara

Tamarind, a multi-cuisine restaurant, which offers an exquisite range of drinks and food. Jhamsikhel

Sarangkot Fordays Restaurant, have a Sarangkot special breakfast while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain ranges. Sarangkot, Pokhara, (061)696920, 9817136896

Alfresco, for homemade pastas and other lip-smacking delights. Soaltee Crowne Plaza, (01)4273999

Chopstix, savoury Asian food cooked in true Chinese fashion sure to charm and impress. Try the famous drums of heaven. Kumaripati, 5551118

New Dish, grab filling meals like pork momos, spring rolls, and chop sueys with excellent value for money. Khiccha Pokhari

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort, located on a hilltop, the resort offers a magnificent vista of valleys, foothills, and moutains to the north. Dhulikhel, (011) 490114/494, www.dhulikhellodgeresort.com

Shivapuri Village, eco-tourism close to the Shivapuri National Park replete with a charm of bygone days. Patiswara, Shivapuri National Park, (01)4017725, 9851034141, [email protected]

Charikot Panorama Resort, enjoy mountain views and local culture in the historic town of Charikot. Special packages on offer. Charikot, Dolakha, 01-5529463, [email protected]

Haatiban Resort, tucked away near a jungle at the side of a hill with a 270 degree view of the Valley this is the ideal weekend getaway for Kathmandu residents. Pharping, Kathmandu, (01)4371537/561

Rato Mato

Rato Mato, Diwas Gurung will team up with his old bandmates from Albatross to play songs from his album Rato Mato, so get a taste of Nepali neo-folk while it lasts. Rs 200, 25 January, 7pm onwards, Moksh, Jhamsikhel

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Café 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231