Our Chevy: The all-American carmaker, Chevrolet is coming to the Himalaya with the Optra, the first in the lineup introduced by Vijaya Motors. The Optra from GM India aims to be the smart choice in a mainstream market.

Pashmina season: None of the run-of-the-mill fare at the Weaves & Blends showroom in Bhaktapur. The manufacturers and exporters of high quality cashmere and cashmere blend products that includes accessories, home, knitwear and outerwear takes traditional handwork craftmanship and gives it contemporary elan. Each new seasonal collection is exhibited at the best trade shows in Paris, Italy and the US.

MiG attack: The washing soap market has a new contender. MIG is Rs 9 for a 200g cake and manufacturers Megha Soap and Chemical Industry say it removes dirt and stains at supersonic speed. Plus, the lemon scent leaves clothes smelling fresh and your hands feeling soft.