What could be the way out for televisions during the power cut?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

Last updated on Jan 26, 2012.
Last year, Kantipur Television introduced lantern bulletin to highlight powercut in the country. Though the aim was to pressurize the government, power cut hasn’t decreased in Nepal. Instead it is increasing. (Here is a video report brodcasted on NTDTV about Nepal power shortage.)

Moreover televisions are facing a major problem because of the power cut. KTV has again launched lantern bulletin this year as well on Jan 24, 2012. So far 34 television channels have got license to operate/broadcast in Nepal and a dozen are currently on air. Continue reading →

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Can we expect apps from Nepali media in 2012?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin


I was in an organizing committee of a workshop, “Social Media for Learning,” that took place in Kathmandu on December 24. Though the topic was “learning,” i was not surprised with the diversity of the topics discussed. As many of us, journalists in the program, we discussed about the way Nepali media are functioning. Some questions that came time and again were: Why aren’t Nepali media serious about their online site? Are Nepali media conscious about the media convergence happening across the globe?
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Multimedia Blues

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin


(Caption: Rajneesh Bhandari taking picture of India Gate, New Delhi. Photo by Ravi Bajpai.)
Kathmandu: A senior camera man called me “Nepali Kuire”, meaning Nepali foreigner. I was carrying a Canon 550 D camera while i was covering a special meeting of Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai with deputy Prime Minister and home minister Bijay Kumar Gachhadar recently. For him i looked like a foreigner, with a camera hanging on my neck and holding a notebook and pen.
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Witnessing the history

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin


Six years of television journalism career has given me many experiences, unforgettable moments, adventurous lifestyle and a learning habit.

Ever since i started my internship in Kantipur Television there has been no looking back for me. In my initial days i reported about the historical April movement that ended monarchy and established republican form of government in Nepal. Working for television has given me opportunities to unfold stories on corruption, national security, defense, conflict, crime and other investigative stories.

It’s interesting to witness the history, write about it and also tell it to people.
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Podcast: Youth Voice for CHANGE

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin


The presence of young, energetic and visionary youths from around the globe made the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum a unique platform. With the kind of passion and vigor shown by the youth at the Forum it seemed that everything is possible, the CHANGE is possible. I was very much interested to capture unique stories of everyone. But it wasn’t possible because of the time limit.
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What does CHANGE mean to you?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin


Change may mean different things to different youths. However, the six-letter word was one of the most talked words at the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum.

For some it was “growth,” or “making a voice into result ,” and for some others it was all about doing “real stuff.” Continue reading →

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Slideshow: World Peace Flags and Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

World Peace Flags and Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony organized by the Goi
Peace Foundation at the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum.

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An interview with Monique Coleman

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

The youth journalists/bloggers, at the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum, exclusively talked with Monique Coleman about her career, social work, ideas and also about different issues related to youths. Here is what she says:

On “Letters of Hope”


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Monique Coleman’s special message to youths

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

Monique Coleman’s special message to youths at the 7th UNESCO Youth Forum.

Monique Coleman’s special message to youths from Rajneesh Bhandari on Vimeo.

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Let’s voice for change

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

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