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 Nepal is home to a rich and diverse array of radio stations, serving a population of over 28 million people across the country. From music and entertainment to news and current affairs, there are radio stations in Nepal to suit a wide variety of interests.

One of the most popular radio stations in Nepal is Radio Nepal, the national broadcaster. Radio Nepal operates several stations across the country, providing news, music, and cultural programming in a variety of languages, including Nepali, Maithili, and Newari. The station has a long history, having been founded in 1951, and is considered an important source of information and entertainment for many Nepalis.

Another popular national broadcaster is Kantipur FM, which is part of the Kantipur Media Group. Kantipur FM is known for its lively music programming, featuring both Nepali and international artists, as well as its popular talk shows and current affairs programs. The station is particularly popular among young people, and has a strong presence on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

In addition to the national broadcasters, Nepal is also home to a number of regional and local stations. These stations cater to the unique needs and interests of specific communities, and often provide programming in local languages and dialects.

Some popular regional and local stations include Radio Sagarmatha in Kathmandu, which is known for its community-focused programming and support for local artists and musicians, and Radio Madanpokhara in Pokhara, which features a mix of news, music, and entertainment programming for the local population.

Nepal is also home to a thriving community radio sector, with over 300 community radio stations operating across the country. These stations are run by volunteers and often focus on issues and perspectives that are not well-represented in the mainstream media. They provide a valuable platform for local voices and perspectives, and often serve as important sources of information and education for rural and marginalized communities.

In conclusion, Nepal's radio landscape is rich and diverse, with a variety of broadcasters and programming to suit a wide range of interests and needs. From national and regional broadcasters to local and community-based stations, radio continues to play an important role in Nepali society, providing information, entertainment, and a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.

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Radio Nepal Vacancy Notice 2081 for Executive Director

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World Radio Day is celebrated to commemorate the role that radio plays in bringing people together and promoting free speech, democracy, and cultural diversity.

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Yesterday, it was Anna's honour and privilege to be #interviewed by Ruth O'Reilly-Smith on #UCB2 #radio. Though she was racked with nerves, Ruth put her at ease and asked some great #questions about her #writing, work in #Nepal and #faith story.

Yesterday, it was Anna’s honour and privilege to be interviewed by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith on UCB2 radio. Though she was racked with nerves, Ruth put her at ease and asked some great questions about her writing, work in Nepal and faith story. Please click the button to listen online. At the time of writing, her interview is listed top as it was the most recent, but you may need to scroll down to find…

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Magical Vandalism

Prompt fill for this : "Stephen gets arrested, and calls the only person he knows who might actually be able to post bail: Tony Stark." @ironstrangeprompts

“Boss, an unsaved number is calling you on your personal number.”

Tony paused his soldering and looked up. “Who?”

“The number is registered as belonging to Officer Jennifer from NYPD.”

“How’d they get my number.” And why would they call him? This was very odd. People didn’t just get Tony’s personal number like that.

“I’m not sure, Boss,” FRIDAY replied.

Tony huffed out an airy breath and put the soldering iron down on the table. “Put them through.”

There was a click as the call was accepted.

“Tony?”

Tony stilled.

That voice.. Tony hadn’t heard that deep, baritone voice since 2008. Since the day the person Tony had loved had dumped him, had walked out on him.

“..Hello?”

Why call now? Why, after all these years of radio silence?

Who was Tony kidding. Of course he knew exactly why Stephen was calling him now.

He knew about the accident from nearly a year ago. He knew Stephen’s hands had been destroyed. He knew the doc had driven himself bankrupt trying to heal his hands, with no success. He knew Stephen had no money to his name and had disappeared off the grid nearly 9 months ago, his trails ending cold in Nepal.

He knew all of this, because he’d been keeping up with news on Stephen, all these years. Had been actively trying to track him after his disappearance.

He shouldn’t have. He should’ve just moved on, like Stephen had.

Perhaps there was a small part of him that just couldn’t stop loving Stephen, even after all this time.

“Tony.. are you there?”

Tony should end the call right then and there. But.. damn it, he was worried. Stephen had been completely off the grid for the past 9 months and suddenly he was calling Tony, of all people. Tony was worried.

“Yes,” he replied after a pause, managing to keep his voice even.

There was a sigh from the other end, like Stephen was relieved that he’d been answered. “I.. I’m sorry. I couldn’t think of anyone else to call. I need.. help.”

Tony sighed, closing his eyes. Part of him wanted to just refuse it and end the call.

But...

Damn it, Stephen.

“What do you need?”

“I.. ah..” A short pause. “I got arrested and can’t afford the bail money.”

Tony blinked. “You got arrested,” he parroted, a little disbelieving.

“Yes.”

“What did you do? Theft?”

“What? No! Why would I do that!?”

Because you’re broke, Tony wanted to say. Instead he said, “Then what did you do!?”

“Wow, your faith in me is astounding,” Stephen said, voice dripping with sarcasm. “What makes you think I did anything at all?”

True, Stephen could’ve been falsely arrested. But, he supposed, good to know that Stephen still hadn’t lost any of his wit and sarcasm. “Well then, let’s hear it. What did they charge you with?”

“Vandalism.”

Tony rolled his eyes. “Right, like I don’t do it myself every other day.” Though, he had certainly gotten better at reducing the collateral damage during fights over the past years. He could safely say that he was proud of the progress he’d made on that front. “What exactly did they charge you with?”

“... Breaking all windows of a neighborhood.”

Tony was silent for a moment.

“Why!?”

Stephen sighed tiredly. “I didn’t mean to. It was an accident.”

“You broke all the windows of an entire neighborhood, accidentally.”

Stephen groaned. “Just help me. Please.”

Oh, Tony had questions. He wouldn’t sit quietly until they were answered. “Alright, give me the address.”

A quick flight later, Tony landed in front of a local police station in Manhattan.

Ignoring the gawking looks some officers shot at him, he strode in, eyes searching for a particular figure.

When they did finally fall on the figure inside a cabin, Tony froze.

There, sitting on a chair in front of an officer’s desk, was one Stephen Strange.

He wore the weirdest clothes; blue, thick, and highly intricate robes. They couldn’t have been farther from Stephen’s fashion sense. His hands rested on the desk, eyes closed, body a little hunched. He looked paler than Tony remembered him being, and.. was that scabbed blood on his forehead?

Just what the hell had happened?

“Mr. Stark,” someone squeaked out, drawing both of Tony and Stephen’s attentions. The officer who had just entered through the door was looking up at Tony with comically wide eyes. “You’re really here. I didn’t believe when this man claimed that he’s contacted you.”

Tony quickly put on his media persona and stepped closer to the officer, offering a hand. “Officer Jeremy, right?”

The officer shook his hand. “It’s Officer Jennifer.”

Tony gave a nod. “Right. Now what do we need to post bail for my good friend over here?”

It didn’t take long to bail Stephen out, and he was given his strange assortment of belongings back — a red cape which, Tony thought, would look dramatic as hell if worn, a weird looking double ring, and at least half a dozen odd ropes and belts, which, what?

“They weren’t sure how I did it,” Stephen explained at Tony’s judgmental look, “so they confiscated everything I had on me.” He sighed tiredly, wrapping the belts around his waist.

No, that was decidedly not why Tony had put on a judgmental look. Why do you have so many belts? WHY are you putting on all of them, weirdo?

Tony closed his eyes and shook his head, as if that would dispel the questions in his mind that were beginning to pile up into a tall mountain. He opened his eyes to ask the most important question, “Well, how did you do it?”

Stephen paused just as he was putting on the weird ring on his fingers, and glanced up at Tony with a considering look.

It was then that Tony truly noticed the state Stephen was in.

He was beyond exhausted. It was visible in his expression, in the way his face was droopy, in the way those gray eyes seemed to be devoid of energy. He looked like he was sick and hadn’t slept at all in a while.

“Magic,” he said, making Tony blink.

He gave Stephen’s clothing a once-over again. “Did you become a street magician? Your choice of costume still sucks.”

Stephen gave him a dry look, but quickly moved on. He placed a shaking hand on the neatly folded red cape held by his other hand — and oh, the scars; Tony felt a pang in his heart at the sight — and then, to Tony’s surprise, golden light came to life under Stephen’s fingers, drawing perfect, geometrical shapes and unreadable symbols on the red cloth’s surface. Startled, Tony flinched back by a step. Stephen didn’t seemed to have noticed, focused on the cloth.

Tony watched as the.. magic? — magic, magic like Loki’s, magic like Wanda’s, magic meaning bad — pulsed a wave of gold through the red cloth, and the next moment, the cloth was.. animated? Vibrating? Wiggling?

“Is that moving by itself!?” Tony yelped.

“The Cloak is sentient and capable of moving, yes,” was Stephen’s answer.

And, okay, Tony’s day had just gotten all kinds of strange.

“They are more drained than me,” Stephen added as a corner of the cape moved weakly and wrapped around his free wrist. He returned the gesture, wrapping his shaking fingers around it. “But they’ll recover.”

Something about that exchange was.. strangely affectionate. Tony found it hard to tear his eyes away from Stephen, who was looking down at that animated piece of cloth with concern and relief in his eyes.

And then the moment was over, and Stephen took a step backwards, putting distance between Tony and him.

That tenderness in his eyes from only a moment ago was gone.

“Thank you, Tony. I.. didn’t think that you’d respond.”

Well, there had been a fair chance of Tony ending the call at one point. But at the end, his worry had won over his resentment towards this man.

Tony gave a nonchalant shrug, trying to play it off like he didn’t actually care. “Well I was bored, and this turned out to be somewhat interesting.”

“Right.”

They stood awkwardly for a few long moments.

“I, uh, I’ll owe you one. I should go now,” Stephen said and turned away.

“Wait,” Tony called out, making him pause.

Stephen turned to him.

“And how do I contact you for the favor?”

Stephen paused. Tony was sure that he’d get a number. Instead he got something entirely unexpected, but not unwelcome.

“177A, Bleecker Street.”

And Stephen disappeared through shattered mirrors.

Tony stared at the empty air in front of him.

“What the fuck!?”

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[ID: First image is a thin crèpe topped with ground 'meat,' herbs, and tomato, and garnished with lemon. Second image is a close-up of the same crèpe with a thick red sauce drizzledover it. End ID

𑐔𑐟𑐵𑑄𑐩𑐬𑐶 / चतांमरि / Chatamari (Newari rice crèpe)

𑐔𑐟𑐵𑑄𑐩𑐬𑐶 / चतांमरि (chatā̃mari), sometimes called "Newari pizza," are rice crèpes made plain or with a savory topping. Chatamari are a popular festival food among the indigenous 𑐣𑐾𑐰𑐵𑑅 / नेवा: (Naivāḥ / Newa) people, most of whom live in the 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑑅 𑐐𑐵𑑅 / नेपाः गाः (Naipāḥ gāḥ / Nepa Valley) in central Nepal. [1] They are regarded as a near-compulsory addition to the table for holidays including 𑐴𑑂𑐩𑐥𑐸𑐖𑐵 / म्ह पूजा (mha pūjā) and 𑐡𑐶𑐐𑐸 𑐥𑐹𑐖𑐵 / दिगु पूजा (digu pūjā), when they are served as snacks and appetizers.

A chatamari consists of a thin, fried crèpe, fluffy on the inside and crispy around the edges, and an optional juicy, well-spiced topping. Common toppings are vegetable (with black-eyed peas, potato, and/or soy chunks); meat (with minced chicken or buffalo and tomato); a cracked egg; or some combination thereof. Ginger, garlic, red onion, cumin, turmeric, and sometimes red chili powder and coriander add bite and aroma. To cook chatamari, a thin layer of batter is spread on a tawa, and the batter is topped; the whole is then covered with a clay conical lid and left to steam.

This recipe is for a 𑐎𑐷𑐩𑐵 / कीमा (kīmā; minced meat)​ chatamari with potato, but you can try replacing the meat substitute with cooked black-eyed peas, replacing the potato with more meat, or replacing the meat and potato with vegetables of your choice (try green peas, julienned carrots, and green onion)—the basic format of this dish is highly customizable.

The Nepali language is increasingly the language of broadcast, education, and even the home, to the detriment of other languages including the Newa language Nepal Bhasa (𑐣𑐾𑐰𑐵𑑅 𑐨𑐵𑐫𑑂‎ / नेवा: भाय्, nevāḥ bhāy). Scripts historically used to write Nepal Bhasa and Sanskrit have been almost entirely replaced with Devanagari. 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐔𑐮𑐶𑐟 / प्रचलित (prachalit; lit. "common") was the script used by literate Newa until it began to decline at the turn of the 20th century; the 1960s governmental policy of सांस्कृतिक एकता (Nepali: sā̃skr̥tik ektā; cultural unity) further marginalized it.

Revival efforts have begun, which claim Prachalit (and the ornamental script Ranjana, also used to write Nepal Bhasa and Sanskrit) as parts of Newa identity, and seek to teach them at fairs and in workshops. A process of "ethnicity-building" and identity formation within Nepal, including pushes to use students' mother tongues as the language of instruction (with Devanagari as a "common" script) and to use minoritized languages in television and radio broadcast, have been ongoing since the 1990s.

[1] Terminology is given in Nepal Bhasa unless otherwise specified, in Prachalit followed by Devanagari script. "𑐔𑐟𑐵𑑄𑐩𑐬𑐶," "𑐡𑐶𑐐𑐸 𑐥𑐹𑐖𑐵," and "𑐎𑐷𑐩𑐵" are my transliterations from Devanagari into Prachalit. Latin transliteration is ISO 15919 standard except: "च" ([t͡ʃə]) is rendered "cha" and not "ca." Where two Latin phrases are given, the first is ISO from Devanagari, and the second is the typical English-language spelling or phrase.

Recipe under the cut!

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Ingredients

Makes 4 large.

For the topping:

3/4 cup (74g) textured vegetable protein + 1/2 cup (118mL) broth

Or 1 1/2 cup ground beef substitute of choice

1 russet potato (200g) (optional)

2 roma tomatoes, minced or thinly sliced

1 small red onion, minced or thinly sliced

1 green chili, diced or thinly sliced

1/2-inch chunk (5g) ginger, peeled and grated or pounded

2 cloves garlic, grated or pounded

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp red chili powder (substitute sweet paprika to reduce spice level)

1 tsp meat masala (optional)

2 Tbsp neutral oil (if not including 'egg')

Cilantro, to top

For the egg (optional):

2 Tbsp yellow mung flour or chickpea flour (besan)

1/4 cup coconut milk

1 tsp kala namak (black salt)

You may also use any other egg substitute. This one is inspired by Vietnamese bánh xèo. The coconut milk provides binding and fat; the final topping will not taste of coconut. You may replace it with any neutral oil.

For the batter:

1 1/2 cup (240g) white rice flour

About 1 1/2 cup (350 mL) cool water

Mustard oil, to fry

The chatamari in the photo is served with achar.

Instructions

For the batter:

1. Measure flour into a bowl. Pour in water slowly while whisking until a smooth, pourable batter (the consistency of crèpe batter) forms. Set aside to rest while making the filling.

For the filling:

1. Peel and cube potato, then boil until soft. Mash thoroughly with a bean masher or fork.

2. Hydrate TVP in broth or stock (I used water with 1/2 tsp vegetarian beef stock concentrate) for 10 minutes.

3. Mix potato, minced tomatoes and onion, ground 'meat', spices, and 'egg' together in a large mixing bowl until well-combined.

To assemble:

1. Heat a large tawa, comal, or nonstick skillet on medium. Fill a ladle with 100 mL (a bit less than 1/2 cup) of batter, and pour it into the center of the skillet; it should become round on its own. Thin it out a bit with the bottom of the ladle.

2. Cover the top of the batter with the topping, leaving a bit of space on the edge. Optionally, add about 2 tsp of oil around the edges of the chatamari to crisp.

3. Lower the heat to low and cover. Cook for 7 minutes. Remove chatamari onto a plate.

If the rice pancake cracks, your batter is too thin; try resting it, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, then stirring it and trying again.

4. Raise heat to medium for a minute. Add another ladle of batter, top the chatamari, add oil, lower the heat and cover to cook as before. Repeat until batter or filling runs out.

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Premieres

All I Want for Christmas Is You, by Mariah Carey (Song; 1994)

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, with Alex Haley (Biography; 1965)

Being John Malkovich (Film; 1999)

Blue Moon, 24th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2019)

Boy Pest with Ash (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1963)

Bullwinkle Busts a Brush or The Cleft Palette (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 226; 1963)

BUtterfield 8, by John O'Hara (Roman à clef Novel; 1935)

Create Dangerously, by Albert Camus (manifesto; 1957)

Don Giovanni, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Opera; 1787)

Fido Beta Kappa (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1954)

The Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour (Radio Series; 1929)

Get Nervous, by Pat Benatar (Album; 1982)

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Film; 2010)

Halloween Is Grinch Night (DePatie-Freleng Animated YV Special; 1977)

The Halloween Tree, by Ray Bradbury (Novel; 1972)

Hemispheres, by Rush (Album; 1978)

Hulu (Streaming Network; 2007)

The Huntley-Brinkley Report (TV News Show; 1956)

Jingle Bell Rock, recorded by Bobby Helm (Song; 1957)

Keeping Up Appearances (UK TV Series; 1990)

Last Night in Soho (Film; 2021)

Man of the Century (Film; 1999)

The Marbleheads, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 13 & 14; 1966)

Maruhi Gekiga, Ukiyoe Senichiya (Japanese Animated Film; 1969)

Mind Games, by John Lennon (Album; 1973)

The Music Lesson (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1932)

My Generation, by The Who (Song; 1965)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James (Novel; 1880)

Portrait of a Moose or Bullwinkle Gets the Brush (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 225; 1963)

Princess Mononoke (Anime Film; 1999)

Ray (Film; 2004)

Red Riding Hoodwinked (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

The Saw Mill Mystery (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! (WB Animated Film; 2021)

The Sentinel, 25th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2020)

Trip for Tat (WB MM Cartoon; 1960)

The Valiant Tailor (Ub Iwerks ComiColor Cartoon; 1934)

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, by Frankie Goes to Hollywood (Album; 1984)

What’ll I Do?, recorded by Frank Sinatra (Song; 1947)

Wild Target (Film; 2010)

The Woody Woodpecker Polka (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1951)

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Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 303 of 2024; 63 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of Week 44 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 3 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 27 (Bing-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 27 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 25 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 3 Wood; Threesday [3 of 30]

Julian: 15 October 2024

Moon: 7%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 23 Descartes (11th Month) [Dunoyer / Adam Smith]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 37 of 90)

Week: Last Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 6 of 30)

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John Coburn (1925 – 2006) was an Australian abstract painter, teacher, tapestry designer and printmaker.

Born in Ingham, Queensland, John Coburn moved from town to town with his mother and two younger sisters when his bank manager father went from branch to branch. His father died when the boy was 10.

While enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II, Coburn travelled around the Pacific and Indian oceans as a radio operator. He drew images from these places whilst aboard HMAS Nepal, including Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and others.

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Feed the Birds Day (UK)

Festival of Global Climate Change

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Halloween Eve Eve

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International Internet Day

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World Swim Hat Day [Last Sunday]

Independence Days

Turkey (from Ottoman Empire, 1923)

Westarctica (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abraham of Rostov (Christian; Saint)

Andrei Ryabushkin (Artology)

Chef (a.k.a. Theuderius; Christian; Saint)

Chiara Badano (Christian; Blessed)

Colman mac Duagh (Christian; Saint)

Douai Martyrs (Christian; Saint)

Gaetano Errico (Christian; Saint)

Ghatasthapana begins (Nepal)

Isis/Osiris Mysteries II (Pagan)

James Hannington (Anglicanism)

Kojagrat Purnima [15th Day of Dashain]

Lazarus Long Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Mary of Edessa (Christian; Saint)

Maximillian (Christian; Saint)

Narcissus of Jerusalem (Roman Catholic Church)

Nut Day (Pastafarian)

Robertson (Positivist; Saint)

Warren the Warthog (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Historically Unlucky Day [10 of 11]

Historically Bad Day (Stock Market Crash, Hurricane Sandy & 8 other tragedies) [10 of 11]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [58 of 71]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

All I Want for Christmas Is You, by Mariah Carey (Song; 1994)

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, with Alex Haley (Biography; 1965)

Being John Malkovich (Film; 1999)

Blue Moon, 24th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2019)

Bullwinkle Busts a Brush or The Cleft Palette (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 226; 1963)

BUtterfield 8, by John O'Hara (Roman à clef Novel; 1935)

Create Dangerously, by Albert Camus (manifesto; 1957)

Don Giovanni, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Opera; 1787)

The Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour (Radio Series; 1929)

Get Nervous, by Pat Benatar (Album; 1982)

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Film; 2010)

Hemispheres, by Rush (Album; 1978)

Hulu (Streaming Network; 2007)

The Huntley-Brinkley Report (TV News Show; 1956)

Jingle Bell Rock, recorded by Bobby Helm (Song; 1957)

Keeping Up Appearances (UK TV Series; 1990)

Last Night in Soho (Film; 2021)

Man of the Century (Film; 1999)

Mind Games, by John Lennon (Album; 1973)

My Generation, by The Who (Song; 1965)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

The Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James (Novel; 1880)

Portrait of a Moose or Bullwinkle Gets the Brush (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 225; 1963)

Princess Mononoke (Anime Film; 1999)

Ray (Film; 2004)

Red Riding Hoodwinked (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! (WB Animated Film; 2021)

The Sentinel, 25th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2020)

Trip for Tat (WB MM Cartoon; 1960)

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome, by Frankie Goes to Hollywood (Album; 1984)

What’ll I Do?, recorded by Frank Sinatra (Song; 1947)

Wild Target (Film; 2010)

Today’s Name Days

Ermelina, Hermelindis, Melinda (Austria)

Časlav, Honorat, Ida, Narcis (Croatia)

Silvie (Czech Republic)

Narcissus (Denmark)

Alf, Alfred, Fred, Fredi (Estonia)

Alfred, Urmasimo (Finland)

Narcisse (France)

Ermelinda, Franco, Grete, Melinda (Germany)

Abramios, Melina (Greece)

Nárcisz (Hungary)

Ermelinda, Michela, Massimiliano (Italy)

Elva, Elvijs, Fortuna, Laimonis (Latvia)

Gelgaudas, Narcizas, Tolvydė, Violeta (Lithuania)

Noralf, Norunn (Norway)

Euzebia, Franciszek, Longin, Longina, Lubogost, Narcyz, Teodor, Wioletta (Poland)

Anastasia (Romania)

Zinaida (Russia)

Klára (Slovakia)

Narciso (Spain)

Viola (Sweden)

Garrison, Cyrano, Cyrena, Narcissa, Narcissus (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 302 of 2024; 63 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 43 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Ten-Xu), Day 15 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 14 Heshvan 5784

Islamic: 14 Rabi II 1445

J Cal: 2 Mir; Twosday [2 of 30]

Julian: 16 October 2023

Moon: 99%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 22 Descartes (11th Month) [Robertson]

Runic Half Month: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 36 of 89)

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 6 of 29)

[lord-of-lollipops]

since late night tumblr radio abhi on hai, take this 🌙 and 🫂 and 🫶 (ye og gaana spotify pe nahi milraha) and 🍦 ek nepal se heheh <3

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Aisa na hoke

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_BA8QkSZVNI&feature=youtu.be

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MAYKHANA JII WOWW!!!!!!!!

Blessing my ears frl frl

" sajni mein tere gun gawa,

tu hai meri thandi chawa "

[usmaradiomagazine]

𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋         

ON AIR FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2024 – 9:00 pm (CET) – usmaradio.org

ENG BELOW

Usmaradio presenta un nuovo spazio di esplorazione musicale: “Under the Label”, un programma ideato e condotto da Andreij Rublev. Ogni due settimane, il venerdì alle 21:00 a partire dall’11 ottobre, Rublev ci guiderà in un viaggio attraverso le trame della musica contemporanea, underground, indipendente e sperimentale, indagando le nuove tendenze e le contaminazioni tra generi che stanno ridefinendo il panorama sonoro globale.

Quarta puntata: venerdì 22 novembre 2024

𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨: Fields

Nel quarto episodio, Rublev ci porta alla scoperta del vasto mondo delle field recordings: le pratiche, gli scopi, gli utilizzi delle registrazioni sul campo di vari ambienti acustici (musicali e non) e le loro applicazioni nel sound design, nelle composizioni musicali, per la documentazione di fenomeni sonori in via di estinzione.

𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨:

> NIC STAGE racconta di come una field recordings di un idrante rotto ripresa fuori casa sua e caricata su freesound.org nel 2005 sia diventata a sua insaputa uno dei suoni iconici del videogame più popolare della storia: il verso del ragno in Minecraft. Intervista tratta dal video del 2023 di Simon the Magpie “He Made the Minecraft Spider Sound” su Youtube. https://youtu.be/PzAgWFuZ9e0?si=PQpfiTqKPH00-KY6

> MOHAMED CHOUCAIR musicista libanese e membro di radio Alhara, ha creato uno strumento virtuale utilizzando le field recordings dei droni che sorvolano quotidianamente la sua città, Beirut, nel tentativo di trasformare un suono che evoca morte e distruzione in uno strumento creativo. Lo strumento è liberamente scaricabile e l’artista suggerisce alcuni rifugi che accolgono e sfamano gli sfollati a causa dei bombardamenti a cui fare delle donazioni. Maggiori info nella sua pagina instagram. https://www.instagram.com/mohamedchoucair/

> LIGHTS IN THE POND alias di Davide Amici ci porta in un'esplorazione contemplativa di una dimensione dilatata. Strati di registrazioni ambientali naturali formano un paesaggio abitato da melodie rarefatte che si dipanano e si rincorrono fino a lacerarsi. Un paesaggio sonoro immaginario che riflette il mondo interiore tanto quanto quello esteriore. https://biodiversitarecords.bandcamp.com/album/lights-in-the-pond

> IMPERO DELLA LUCE è un duo che esplora e organizza i suoni registrati dei campi elettromagnetici di dispositivi di uso quotidiano, macchinari industriali, città, bunker e diverse località in tutto il mondo. Questo paesaggio sonoro impercettibile che ci circonda non può essere percepito dall'orecchio umano, ma è accessibile attraverso l'uso di speciali dispositivi, che Impero della luce utilizza per creare le proprie performance live e registrazioni.

> ANGELO BIGNAMINI ispirandosi ad alcuni autori classici della musique concréte e attraverso l'utilizzo di una tavolozza sonora variegata, Bignamini affronta sonorità legate principalmente alla sfera dei legni. Il "violino preparato" è lo strumento principale di quest'opera. Viene manipolato, scomposto e corroso attraverso l'uso di registratori e alcune interferenze elettriche prodotte da vari altoparlanti e microfoni economici.

> THE GANDHARVAS FIELD RECORDINGS Registrazioni sul campo effettuate a Jhapa, Nepal, dal sound designer indiano Hishei. Queste registrazioni sono state effettuate in  un villaggio dei Gandharva.  I Gandharva sono una casta professionale di menestrelli popolari itineranti. Purtroppo la loro arte è sull’orlo dell’estinzione. Questa serie di registrazioni sono state effettuate con i Gandharva che hanno rinunciato a viaggiare. Per lo più ora lavorano nelle loro fattorie. Per uno sguardo più approfondito alla casta dei Gandharva consiglio il documentario Youtube di Mreenal Mams “The Gaines/Gandharvas - The Singing Troubadours of Nepal” https://youtu.be/aODLxeuSqq0?si=AS1nQ8lRBwF4FQcf https://hishey.bandcamp.com/album/gandharvas-field-recording

> OM TELOLET OM selezione di registrazioni sul campo “om telolet om” di Luigi Monteanni, antropologo italiano che studia la cultura sonora indonesiana. L'espressione “om telolet om” si riferisce a una pratica per cui gli adolescenti nelle aree suburbane dell'Indonesia chiedono agli autisti degli autobus di suonare i loro telolet (speciali clacson polifonici), che poi registrano con i cellulari e condividono come compilation di video su YouTube. Nel 2016, il fenomeno “om telolet om” è diventato virale, raggiungendo la comunità musicale EDM e generando diversi remix tra i producer occidentali. Maggiori informazioni in questo articolo di Luigi Monteanni per norient.com https://norient.com/luigi-monteanni/viral-horn-global-village

> ISOLA DELLA CONA Registrato da Martina Testen e Simon Serc nella primavera del 2022 all'Isola della Cona, Italia. L'Isola della Cona è situata all'interno della Riserva Naturale Regionale del Friuli Venezia Giulia, alla foce del fiume Isonzo, appena al largo della costa del Mar Adriatico, ed è un'importante area protetta per una varietà di specie animali. L'Isola della Cona si estende su una superficie di circa 200 ettari ed è ricoperta da una varietà di habitat, tra cui lagune, paludi, foreste e praterie. Ospita numerose specie di uccelli, diverse di esse in via di estinzione.

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Ogni puntata di “Under the Label” offre un’occasione unica per scoprire artisti che sfidano le categorizzazioni musicali, rompendo le barriere tra generi e culture. Le trasmissioni non sono solo un viaggio musicale, ma anche un'esplorazione critica delle tendenze culturali e sonore che caratterizzano il mondo contemporaneo

→ Andreij Rublev, alias di Andrea Gava, è un musicista e produttore italiano con un percorso che abbraccia vari progetti artistici tra sperimentazione sonora e performance dal vivo. Con una profonda conoscenza del panorama underground, Rublev è noto per la sua abilità nel creare ponti tra culture musicali diverse, spaziando dall'elettronica fino alle nuove frontiere della sperimentazione elettroacustica

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Usmaradio presents a new space for musical exploration: “Under the Label”, a show conceived and hosted by Andreij Rublev. Every two weeks, on Fridays at 9:00 PM starting October 11, Rublev will guide us through the threads of contemporary, underground, independent, and experimental music, investigating the new trends and cross-genre contaminations that are redefining the global soundscape

Third episode: Friday, 22 November, 2024

Title: Fields

In the fourth episode, Rublev takes us to discover the vast world of field recordings: the practices, purposes, uses of field recordings of various acoustic environments (musical and otherwise) and their applications in sound design, in musical compositions, for the documentation of sound phenomena in danger of extinction.

Featured artists in this episode:

> NIC STAGE tells us how a field recording of a broken fire hydrant taken outside his house and uploaded to freesound.org in 2005 became, without his knowledge, one of the iconic sounds of the most popular video game in history: the sound of the spider in Minecraft. Interview taken from Simon the Magpie's 2023 video “He Made the Minecraft Spider Sound” on Youtube. https://youtu.be/PzAgWFuZ9e0?si=PQpfiTqKPH00-KY6

> MOHAMED CHOUCAIR Lebanese musician and member of radio Alhara, has created a virtual instrument using the field recordings of the drones that fly over his city, Beirut, daily, in an attempt to transform a sound that evokes death and destruction into a creative instrument. The tool is freely downloadable and the artist suggests some shelters that welcome and feed those displaced by the bombings to which donations can be made. More info on his instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/mohamedchoucair/

> LIGHTS IN THE POND aka Davide Amici takes us in a contemplative exploration of a dilated dimension. Layers of natural field recordings form a landscape inhabited by rarefied melodies that unravel and chase each other until they tear apart. An imaginary soundscape that reflects the inner as much as the outer world. https://biodiversitarecords.bandcamp.com/album/lights-in-the-pond

> IMPERO DELLA LUCE is a duo that explore and organize the recorded sounds of the electromagnetic fields of everyday devices, industrial machinery, cities, bunkers and different locations around the world. This inaudible soundscape that surrounds us cannot be perceived by the human ear, but it is accesible through the use of special devices, that Impero della luce uses to create their live performances and records.

> ANGELO BIGNAMINI inspired by some classical authors of musique concréte and through the use of a varied sound palette, Bignamini deal with sounds mainly related to the sphere of woods.

The "prepared violin" is the main instrument of this work. It's manipulated, broken down and corroded through the use of tape recorders and some electric interferences produced by various loudspeakers and cheap microphones.

> THE GANDHARVAS FIELD RECORDINGS Field recordings made in Jhapa, Nepal by Indian sound designer Hishei. These recordings were made in the village and homes of the Gandharvas.  The Gandharvas are an occupational caste of travelling folk minstrels. Sadly their art is on the verge of extinction. This series of recordings were made with Gandharvas who have given up travelling to different locations. They mostly now work in their farms. For a more indepth look at the Gandharvas caste check Mreenal Mams Youtube documentary “The Gaines/Gandharvas - The Singing Troubadours of Nepal” https://youtu.be/aODLxeuSqq0?si=AS1nQ8lRBwF4FQcf https://hishey.bandcamp.com/album/gandharvas-field-recording

> OM TELOLET OM selection of “om telolet om” field recordings by Luigi Monteanni, an italian anthropologist who studies the Indonesian sonic culture. The expression “om telolet om” refers to a practice for which teenagers in suburban areas of Indonesia ask bus drivers to play their telolet (special polyphonic horns), which they then record with cellphones and share as YouTube video compilations. In 2016, “om telolet om” went viral, reaching the EDM music community and generating several remixes featuring samples from various videos. More info in this article by Luigi Monteanni for norient.com https://norient.com/luigi-monteanni/viral-horn-global-village

> ISOLA DELLA CONA Recorded by Martina Testen & Simon Serc during spring 2022 at Isola della Cona, Italy. Isola della Cona is an island located within the Regional Nature Reserve in Friuli Venezia Giulia, at the mouth of the Isonzo River, just off the coast of the Adriatic Sea, and it is an important protected area for a variety of animal species. Isola della Cona covers an area of about 200 hectares and is covered by a variety of habitats, including lagoons, marshes, forests, and grasslands. It is home to numerous species of birds, including several endangered ones.

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Each episode of “Under the Label” offers a unique opportunity to discover artists who challenge musical categorization, breaking barriers between genres and cultures. The broadcasts are not just a musical journey but also a critical exploration of the cultural and sonic trends shaping the contemporary world

→ Andreij Rublev, aka Andrea Gava, is an Italian musician and producer whose career spans various artistic projects, blending sound experimentation with live performances. With deep knowledge of the underground scene, Rublev is known for his ability to bridge diverse musical cultures, ranging from electronic music to the new frontiers of electroacoustic experimentation.

[musicverse11]

Udit Narayan vs. The Modern Playback Singers

Udit Narayan, one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian cinema, has gifted the music industry with his melodious voice for decades. Known for his versatility and ability to adapt to different styles, he has become synonymous with Bollywood’s golden era of music. From soulful ballads to foot-tapping dance numbers, Udit Narayan’s voice has touched hearts and become a key ingredient in countless cinematic successes. This article takes a closer look at his journey, achievements, and the lasting impact of his work on Bollywood.

The Early Days: From Humble Beginnings to Stardom

Udit Narayan’s story began in the small village of Baisi in the Supaul district of Bihar, India. Born on December 1, 1955, into a family of modest means, Udit’s early exposure to music came from his mother, Bhuwaneshwari Devi, who was a folk singer. Despite financial struggles, his passion for music never wavered. After completing his schooling in Nepal, where his family moved during his childhood, Udit pursued his love for music by joining Radio Nepal as a folk singer.

In the late 1970s, Udit Narayan’s life took a significant turn when he received a scholarship to study classical music at the prestigious Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai. Under the mentorship of renowned classical musicians, he honed his craft and prepared for the challenges ahead.

His Bollywood debut came in 1980 when he sang a duet with the legendary Mohammed Rafi for the film Unees Bees. While the song did not bring him immediate fame, it marked the beginning of his journey in the Hindi film industry.

The Big Break: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Udit Narayan’s breakthrough came in 1988 with the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT). Paired with Alka Yagnik, his rendition of “Papa Kehte Hain” became an anthem for young dreamers and established Udit as a household name. The film’s music, composed by Anand-Milind, was a massive success, and Udit’s soulful voice struck a chord with audiences across the nation.

The song earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, opening the doors to more opportunities in the industry. QSQT was a defining moment in Udit’s career, and the partnership with Alka Yagnik became one of the most iconic duos in Bollywood playback singing.

The 1990s: A Decade of Unstoppable Success

The 1990s were a golden period for Udit Narayan. With his fresh, youthful voice, he became the go-to singer for Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. His songs often became chartbusters, helping films achieve commercial success.

Some of his most notable tracks from this era include:

“Pehla Nasha” (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar), a romantic number that continues to evoke nostalgia.

“Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), a wedding classic.

“Jaadu Teri Nazar” (Darr), a hauntingly romantic melody.

His ability to bring emotions to life through his singing made him a favorite among music directors like A.R. Rahman, Jatin-Lalit, and Nadeem-Shravan. Udit’s voice became an inseparable part of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

The 2000s: Reinvention and Longevity

As Bollywood’s music scene evolved in the 2000s, Udit Narayan adapted seamlessly. He continued to deliver hits, collaborating with younger composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Pritam. Songs like “Mitwa” (Lagaan) and “Radha Kaise Na Jale” (Lagaan) showcased his versatility and reinforced his relevance in a competitive industry.

During this period, Udit’s son, Aditya Narayan, also stepped into the world of music, creating opportunities for the father-son duo to collaborate. Their duet “Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega” (QSQT) was revisited during stage shows, symbolizing the generational continuity of musical talent.

Awards and Recognitions

Udit Narayan’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades. He is the recipient of four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. His unique achievement of winning Filmfare Awards in three different decades (1980s, 1990s, and 2000s) is a testament to his enduring appeal.

In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri, followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2016, two of India’s highest civilian honors. These awards not only celebrate his contribution to Indian cinema but also his influence on generations of musicians.

Conclusion: A Voice That Defines an Era

Udit Narayan career is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and raw talent. His melodious voice has defined an era of Bollywood music, creating memories for millions of listeners. As the music industry continues to evolve, Udit’s songs remain timeless, a reminder of the magic that music brings to cinema.

[marwahstudios]

Journalist Delegation from Nepal Visits Marwah Studios

Noida: A distinguished delegation of senior journalists from Nepal visited Marwah Studios as part of the ongoing efforts by the Indo-Nepal Film and Cultural Forum (INFCF) to strengthen relations between India and Nepal. The visit was organized at the invitation of Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) and Chair of the Indo-Nepal Film and Cultural Forum.

The delegation interacted with members of ICMEI and students from the AAFT School of Journalism. The event also featured a special address by Vipin Gaur, Secretary General of the Newspapers Association of India (NAI), who spoke about the current landscape of Indian journalism. Haripriya Thakur Banga Director Events at Marwah Studios hosted the event.

A key highlight of the visit was a special program recorded at Radio Noida 107.4FM, where the journalists shared their experiences and insights on the media industry. The visiting delegation included: Laxmi Bhandari – Senior Journalist, Kantipur Television; Chairperson, Initiative of Media Women Nepal, Shiksha Bhattrai – Senior Journalist and English Newsreader, Nepal Television, Kabita Kumari Adhikari – Editor-in-Chief, Suchana Ra Press Online News Portal; Former Talk Show Host, Nepal-1 TV; Board Director, Gorkhapatra Sansthan, Madhu Shahi – Senior Journalist, Rastriya Samachar Samiti (State-Owned News Agency, Nepal); Former Journalist, Kantipur TV, Pratima Rai – Senior Journalist, Women’s Era Magazine; Talk Show Host, “Time to Talk Show”; English Columnist, Milap Magazine

The visit further solidified the collaborative initiatives between India and Nepal in the fields of media and journalism, and the delegation expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Indian journalists and students.

[dislocatedchristians]

Listen to me being interviewed on UCB2

It was my honour and privilege to be interviewed by Ruth O'Reilly-Smith on #UCB2radio yesterday. I was racked with nerves, but Ruth put me at ease and asked some great questions about my #writing, work in #Nepal and #faithstory. #Kathmandu #faith

It was my honour and privilege to be interviewed by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith on UCB2 radio yesterday. I was racked with nerves, but Ruth put me at ease and asked some great questions about my writing, work in Nepal and faith story. Please click the button to listen online. At the time of writing, my interview is listed top as it was the most recent, but you may need to scroll down to find me: Anna…