The Chaudhary Group in collaboration with WWF launched Nepali Childrens' book series, Pani Prasad, Volume I and II on 5 July supporting WWF's campaign to bring global attention to the impacts of Climate Change on the Himalayas.

Bridal winners
Providing a platform for Nepali beauticians, Lakme in association with Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh organised Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009 last week. The winners were Rajesh Lama, Rina Maharjan and Meera Shrestha who gave bridal makeovers to ladies from various ethnic backgrounds.

Boon
Rotary Club of Patan and Rotary Club of Belleview, United States have started 'Nepal apanga jagaran abhiyan,' from 29 June. The project intends to alleviate the appalling conditions of the disabled in Nepal through awareness programs.

Glamorous walls
Asian Paints has launched Royale Play, which is touted as being special effect paint. Along with painting walls, users can now give textures and patterns using their application tools like brush, roller, comb, spatula, colour wash and more.

Manipal
Chaudhary Group and Manipal K-12 in a joint venture has acquired a chain of schools and +2 colleges. This program will offer management services to existing and new schools under the brand name CG ? Manipal and provide Information and communication technology (ICT) based tutorials.

Go to Rome
Purchase a bottle of Carlsberg and get a free entry pass for two, to tour popular bars in Rome.