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Jhuma Limbu
Jhuma Limbu is a Nepali singer, folk musician and music researcher. She has been actively researching about various Nepali folk music genres and instruments. She has released multiple albums, including an audio version of '' Mundhum'', the Limbu religious scripture. She trained under Amber Gurung, a famous Nepali musician who composed the Nepali national anthem. Early life and education Limbu was born in Dhungesaghu VDC (now Maiwakhola rural municipality) of Taplejung district in Eastern Nepal as the youngest child among six siblings. She started singing by participating in ''Dhan Nach'', a folk dance and music custom among Limbu community. A song called Palam is sung while performing the dance. After completing her SLC level education in 2001, she moved to Kathmandu. She passed the voice test in Radio Nepal and decided to stay in Kathmandu. She then joined Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus but left after some time because of the dissatisfaction of how music classes were cond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhungesaghu
Dhungesaghu is a town and a former village development committee in Taplejung District in the Province No. 1 (previously Mechi Zone of Eastern Development Region) of north-eastern Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 3,748 people living in 746 individual households. There were 1,734 males and 2,014 females at the time of census. The VDC was dissolved and merged with Phakumba Phakumba is a Village development committee (Nepal), village development committee in the Himalayas of Taplejung District in the Province No. 1 of north-eastern Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 3,476 people li ..., Sanghu VDCs to form Maiwakhola Rural Municipality. References External linksUN map of the municipalities of Taplejung District Populated places in Taplejung District {{Taplejung-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Nepal
Radio Nepal ( ne, रेडियो नेपाल) is the state-owned Radio broadcasting organisation of Nepal. It was established 2 April 1951. Radio Nepal airs programs on short wave, medium wave (AM broadcasting, AM) and FM broadcasting, FM frequencies. Regular broadcasts consume sixteen hours every day, including two hours of regional broadcasts. Public holidays feature an additional two hours. FM Kathmandu, the first FM channel covering Kathmandu valley and adjoining areas, was started in 1995 in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. On 19 May 2016, An environmental song, Melancholy (song), Melancholy was recorded by 365 renowned Nepali singers and musicians in a single day at Radio Nepal studio. In 2016 Radio Nepal had six medium wave relay stations, one shortwave relay station, and 20 FM relay stations. Broadcasts are available online. History In 1951, Radio Prajatantra was transferred to Kathmandu at Singha Durbar by Tarini Prasad Koirala, where it took the name Radio Nepal and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Taplejung District
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21st-century Nepalese Women Singers
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21st-century Nepalese Musicians
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saugat Malla
Saugat Malla ( Nepali: सौगत मल्ल) is a Nepalese film actor and producer. He began acting professionally in 2008 and became known for his leading role as Haku Kale in '' Loot'' (2012). Other work includes ''Mukhauta'' (2014), Sadanga' (2015), '' Soongava: Dance of the Orchids'' (2012), '' Lappan Chhappan'' (2017), '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' (2015), and ''Fateko Jutta'' (2017). Career Early career Saugat Malla started acting at Aarohan Gurukul (Nepals first drama school), appearing in several critically acclaimed productions including ''Oedipus Rex'' and ''Agni Ko Katha'' at Gurukul Theater. Malla made his film debut in ''Kagbeni'' (2008), directed by Bhusan Dahal and featuring Deeya Maskey, Nima Rumba and Hanif Mohammed; then in ''K Yo Maya Ho'' (2011). He had to wait four years before being signed in Nischal Basnet's '' Loot (2012)''. The film became one of the most successful films in Nepal, and he came to be identified as the bank robbing Haku Kale, the charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geetanjali Thapa
Geetanjali Thapa is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Hindi films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress (2013) for her performance in '' Liar's Dice''. Career A professional model before joining the film industry, in 2010 she made her feature film debut with ''Tina Ki Chaabi''. Her next film, '' I.D.'', directed by Kamal KM won her best actress awards at Los Angeles Film Festival and the Madrid Film Festival. The film premiered at Busan International Film Festival and was selected for several other reputed international festivals. She starred next in ''Monsoon Shootout'', a Hindi noir thriller by Amit Kumar, which was screened at Cannes Film Festival 2013 as part of the Midnight Screenings section, to rave reviews from several international critics. She also appeared in Anurag Kashyap's short film ''That Day After Everyday'', which gathered over 6 million views on YouTube within weeks of release. Her next feature, Geetu Mohandas' '' Liar's Dice'', premiered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anoop Bikram Shahi
Anoop Bikram Shahi (also Anup Bikram Shahi) (Nepali language: अनुप बिक्रम शाहि) is a Nepali model and actor. He was Manhunt International Nepal 2013–2015, and represented Nepal at the Manhunt International Competition held at the Shenzhen Haiya Grand Theatre in Shenzhen, China in October 2016. Shahi is also the winner of the D Cine Award 2015 for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the movie ''Hasiya''. He is now a television personality as well. He is a famous gang leader of the popular Nepali adventure reality show Himalaya Roadies. He is associated with this show since 3rd season of this franchise. Filmography *Mero Maya Timilai – 2011 *Dravya – 2012 *Sourya – 2013 *Hasiya – 2014 *Thamel.com – 2015 *''How Funny'' – 2016 *''Bir Bikram'' – 2016 *King – 2016 *Rani – 2017 *Kamaley ko Bihe - 2017 : Premiered in Hong Kong and U.K. but not released in theatres in Nepal. *'' Kri'' – 2018 *Hurray – 2018 *''Lily Bily'' – 2018 *Bira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indra Bahadur Rai
Indra Bahadur Rai (3 February 1927 – 6 March 2018) was an Indian Nepali language writer and literary critic from Darjeeling, India. He wrote multiple essays, short stories, novels and criticism in his lifetime. ''Kheer'' and ''Raat Bhari Huri Chalyo'' are some of his most popular stories. He started a literary movement in Nepali literature known as Tesro Aayam with Ishwar Ballav and Bairagi Kainla. In 1977, he won the first ever Sahitya Akademi Award for Nepali language. Biography Indra Bahadur Rai did his schooling in Kurseong and Darjeeling. He completed his graduation from Calcutta University and his post-graduation in English from North Bengal University. He taught at Turnbull High School in Darjeeling for several years. He also worked as a professor of English at St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. He was also the Vice Chairman of Darjeeling Municipality. Literature I.B. Rai entered the field of Nepali literature around 1950 when he started publishing literary crit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kishor Gurung
Kishor Gurung ( ne, किशोर गुरुङ) is a Nepalese guitarist and ethnomusicologist. Biography Kishor Gurung comes from a musical family; the first instrument he played was the tabla drums. When he decided to learn the guitar he faced the difficulty of inaccessibility to printed music, recordings and accredited teachers in his homeland Nepal, but he eventually won a full scholarship to study guitar at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Larry Almeida, George Sakallariou and David Tanenbaum and participated in Master Classes conducted by such distinguished international guitarists as Michael Lorimor (USA), Julian Bream (UK), Manuel Barrueco (Cuba), David Russell (Scotland), Jose Tomas (Spain), Abel Carlevaro (Paraguay). He pursued then an MA degree in ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaii as an East-West Centre grantee, following which he has participated in international music seminars and performed in Asia and Europe with fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratna Shumsher Thapa
Ratna Shumsher Thapa (; 1939–2020) the legendary lyricist of Nepal, began writing as a poet in 1951. His creations such as ''Aankhako Bhaka Ankhaile'', ''Swargaki Ran''i, ''Kunjama Gunjiyo'', ''Bho Bho Nasodha'', ''Madhumas Yo Dilko'' and ''Ye Kanchha Thattaima'', ''Bichodko Pida'', ''Sero Fero Mero'' have contributed making Narayan Gopal‘s singing and music everlasting. Apart from these, his other lyrics such as ''Yo Kholako Sanglo Pani'', ''Ankhaima Rata Gali'', ''Jati Hansu Bhanchu'', ''Goreto Yo Gaunko'', ''Ghumtima Naau Hai'', ''Fulai Fulko Mausam'', and ''Malmali Ghumto'' have also contributed in building careers of various musicians and singers across the nation. Though, in the beginning, he had some inclination to playing Tabala and singing, he did not move ahead with these genres. Nevertheless, he remained attached to voice and rhythm via writing songs. Uniquely, Ratna Shumsher also has filled in words after listening to a tune which later became everlasting piece s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus
Ratna RajyaLaxmi Campus (), commonly known as RR Campus, is a constituent college of Tribhuvan University (TU). It is also the largest college for the Humanities and Social sciences studies. It provides under-graduate and master's degree level programs. The college was named after Queen Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah, second wife of the then King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. Location Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus is located in Pradarsani Marga, Kathmandu, Nepal. It occupies 8 ropanis of land. History Historically, Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus was established on Bhadra 4, 2018 BS with 3 girl students in the building of Guthi Sansthan at Putali Sadak. Initially, this campus was named as Ratna Rajya Laxmi Girls' College. Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus is situated in the prime location of the Kathmandu Metropolitan city, Pradarshani Marg, the heart of this nation. It occupies about 8 ropanis of land, the Exhibition Road to the East, Adwait marga to West, and Kathmandu Model Hospital to North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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