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Miss Nepal 2003
Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal 2003, the 9th Miss Nepal beauty contest, was held on September 13, 2003, at the Birendra International Conference Convention Centre in Nepal. It was won by Priti Sitoula, of Kathmandu. The show was broadcast live by Nepal Television but suffered from minor technical glitches. The contestants were supported by fashion designer groups INIFD, NEFT, Lakhotia and others. The event differed from previous pageants in that it featured modifications of Nepal's traditional ethnic dresses. Designs from INIFD (International Institute of Fashion Design) were judged to be better than the dresses from competing designers. Namrata Shrestha hosted the show. The Winner of Miss Nepal 2003, Priti Sitoula, represented Nepal in the Miss World 2003 pageant in Sanya, China. The 1st runner up, Prerana Shah, represented Nepal in the Miss Asia Pacific 2003. Results ;Color keys Sub-Titles Judges * Mrs Chhaua Sharma - Founder/ Director of Nepal College of Travel & Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namrata Shrestha (actress)
Namrata Shrestha is a Nepalese actress and model. Since debuting in Alok Nembang's Sano Sansar in 2008, Shrestha has gone on to appear in a number of commercial Nepali-language films as a sought-after model and actor. Career In 2008, Shrestha appeared alongside Karma in the romantic comedy ''Sano Sansar'', where she played the character of Ritu. Shrestha was new to acting and was selected for the role despite her lack of experience. Shrestha then appeared as Sikha in the 2009 romantic comedy ''Mero Euta Saathi Chha''. In 2010, Shrestha debuted in her first theater performance, ''Jalpari''. Since then, Shrestha has appeared in a string of high-profile films, including the Nigam Shrestha-helmed ''Chhadke'' alongside Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai and Robin Tamang; ''Maun'' where she plays a mute woman. In 2015, Shrestha starred in the film ''Soul Sister,'' playing two characters. The film also marked her debut as a singer for the song 'Bistarai Bistarai'. The following year, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalitpur District, Nepal
Lalitpur District ( ne, ललितपुर जिल्ला, a part of Bagmati Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Lalitpur as its district headquarters, covers an area of and has a population (2001) of 337,785. It is one of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Its population was 466,784 in the initial 2011 census tabulation. It is surrounded by Makwanpur, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu and Kavre. Geography and climate Demographics Languages At the time of the 2011 Census of Nepal, 47% of the population in the district spoke Nepali, 30% Newari, 11% Tamang, 2% Maithili, and 10% spoke other languages as their first language. Administrative division There are six municipalities in Lalitpur District, including three Rural Municipalities and one Metropolitan city: * Lalitpur Metropolitan City * Mahalaxmi Municipality * Godawari Municipality * Konjyoson Rural Municipality * Bagmati Rural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Pageants In Nepal
Beauty is commonly described as a feature of objects that makes these objects pleasurable to perceive. Such objects include landscapes, sunsets, humans and works of art. Beauty, together with art and taste, is the main subject of aesthetics, one of the major branches of philosophy. As a positive aesthetic value, it is contrasted with ugliness as its negative counterpart. Along with truth and goodness it is one of the transcendentals, which are often considered the three fundamental concepts of human understanding. One difficulty in understanding beauty is because it has both objective and subjective aspects: it is seen as a property of things but also as depending on the emotional response of observers. Because of its subjective side, beauty is said to be "in the eye of the beholder". It has been argued that the ability on the side of the subject needed to perceive and judge beauty, sometimes referred to as the "sense of taste", can be trained and that the verdicts of experts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Teen Nepal
Miss Teen Nepal is the second-largest beauty pageant in Nepal. This pageant is held by the Kathmandu Jaycees where; teen-aged girls from Nepal participate in the pageant. The reigning Miss Teen Nepal is Miss Pratikchhya Dangol https://www.facebook.com/JCIKTM/photos/a.446310878879601/2210517562458915/, who was crowned as Miss Teen Nepal in 2022. The first runner-up of Miss Teen Nepal 2022 is Miss Susmita Adhikari and the second runner-up of Miss Teen Nepal 2022 is Miss Susjita Paudel. History Kathmandu Jaycees first started the Miss Teen Nepal in 2002 and has been annually held since then. “JCI Miss Teen Nepal” is the beauty pageants held annually by Kathmandu Jaycees. Miss Teen Nepal is the second-largest beauty pageant in Nepal. Kathmandu Jaycees first started the Miss Teen Nepal in 2002 and has been successfully conducted 18th edition. It is mostly focus to all the talented, intelligent and confident young girls who are willing to participate. Total 24-25 participants are se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayan, Nepal
Narayan ( ne, नारायण) is a municipality located in Dailekh District of Karnali Province of Nepal. The total area of the municipality is and the total population of the municipality as of 2011 Nepal census is 27,037 individuals. The municipality is divided into total 11 wards. The municipality was established on 26 March 1997 merging the then Village development committees of Narayan, Belaspur, Saraswati, Tribhuvan and Basantamala. That time the area of the municipality was and the total population of those area was 21,110 (according to the 2011 Nepal census). On 10 March 2017 Government of Nepal restricted old administrative structure and announced 744 local level units (although the number increased to 753 later) as per the new constitution of Nepal 2015. Thus, on 10 March 2017, Bhawani, Bindhyabasini and Kharigaira Village development committees were incorporated with former municipality. The headquarters of the municipality is situated at Dailekh Dailekh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhaktapur
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Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association for the U.S. banking industry, founded in 1875. They lobby for banks of all sizes and charters, including community banks, regional and money center banks, savings associations, mutual savings banks, and trust companies. The average member bank having approximately $250 million in assets. ABA is considered the largest financial trade group in the United States. The group offers training, certification, news, research, advocacy, and community for bankers and members of the financial services in America. History The origins of the American Bankers Association are in the Panic of 1873, when St. Louis, Missouri banker James Howenstein found himself in "a tight squeeze," with only a few hundred dollars in funds and millions of deposits to pay. Relying on help and intelligence from peer bankers in the form of frequent correspondence, Howenstein escaped his dilemma and realized the value of a bankers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budhanilkantha School
Budhanilkantha School, often referred to as BNKS, is a competitive public boarding school in Nepal. It is located in Narayanthan, 8 kilometres north of Kathmandu, at the foothills of Shivapuri mountain (). It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple, which is located nearby. One third of pupils admitted in grade five are granted scholarships based on need, after an entrance examination held in all the 77 districts of Nepal. This scholarship is granted every year to the students until grade 10. History Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British O level) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. Cambridge International A level and O level, administered by CAIE of the University of Cambridge was introduced in 1985 and 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokhara
Pokhara ( ne, पोखरा, ) is a metropolis, metropolitan city in Nepal, which serves as the capital of Gandaki Province. It is the List of cities in Nepal, second most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu, with 518,452 inhabitants living in 101,669 households in 2021 Nepal census, 2021. It is the country's largest metropolitan city in terms of area. The city also serves as the headquarters of Kaski District. Pokhara is located west of the capital, Kathmandu. The city is on the shore of Phewa Lake, and sits at an elevation of approximately 822m. The Annapurna Range, with three out of the ten highest peaks in the world—Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Annapurna I and Manaslu—is within of the valley. Pokhara is considered the tourism capital of Nepal, being a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit through the Annapurna Conservation Area region of the Annapurna ranges in the Himalayas. The city is also home to many of the elite Gurkha soldiers, soldiers native to So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Miss University
World Miss University is an international beauty contest held annually in Seoul, Korea since 1986, with an average of about 70 contestants every year. The event is to select World Miss University Peace Corp Representatives. This event was organized by the International Association of University Presidents. After the United Nations named 1986 the ''Year of Peace'', the organizing committee dispatched peace missions to regions in conflict like Kosovo and Rwanda. These days, the event is organized by the World Miss University Organizing Committee which has headquarter in Manhattan, New York, United States. Winners Countries by number of title wins Winners Gallery , World Miss University 2019Nguyễn Thị Thanh Khoa, Vietnam File:Miss korea 07 Eun Ju Cho.jpg, World Miss University 2009Jo Eun-joo, South Korea File:CristianaFrixione.jpg, World Miss University 2006Cristiana Frixione, Nicaragua File:Renata Fan.jpg, World Miss University 2000Renata Fan, Brazil File:Ewa Wachowicz.j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Asia Pacific International
Miss Asia Pacific International is one of the oldest international beauty pageant based in Manila, Philippines. A woman who can be confident and proud of her unique traits as well as appreciate and value those of others, can help pave way to a better and brighter future. The pageant is a pedestal for women who want to be the voice of celebrating beauty and harmony in diversity. May it be in the form of culture, race, belief, or opinion, we believe that all women are distinctly beautiful and one of a kind. * Mission — Miss Asia Pacific International inspires women to be comfortable in their own skin and to believe that their individuality is one of the key qualities that make them distinctly beautiful. To provide opportunities for them to develop their skills, achieve their highest potential, and be the epitome of a strong, empowered. and confident woman. * Vision — Miss Asia Pacific International is a platform for women to learn, improve, and ignite positive change within her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu
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