Google releases Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tab with Android L.

October 15, 2014: In the fierce race of smartphone and tablets, Google releases two new devices in Nexus series to rival the existing players like Samsung, Apple and Xiaomi. Like before Google collaborates with other vendors to make these devices. Motorola made Nexus 6 is a 6 inch aluminium Phablet with Quad HD screen (493 ppi), 2.7 GHz Snapdragon 805 processor, 13/2 MP Rear/Front camera and 3220 mAh battery. The 3 GB RAM phone is known to support DC HSDPA, LTE Cat 4 FDD and has two front facing speakers. According to most of the websites, the phone looks similar to MOTO X and has no SD card support either. 32 GB and 64 GB memory variants will be available where the first one costs $650 (without any contract).

HTC made Nexus 9 is a 8.9 inch tablet with QVGA screen (2048 X 1536) screen, 2.3 GHz Nvidias Tegra K1 processor, 2 GB RAM and whopping 6700 mAh Battery. Among the three colors ( black, white and sand), all except the sand color LTE variant will be available to buy this November. This tablet with soft grip and moderate weight, will compete well with iPad Air (though some new device is launching tomorrow), Samsung S Tab, and Microsoft Surface. Magnetic keyboard can be added with the tablet to do some office work. The first 64 bit device from Google also supports HTC's own boom sound speaker technology. The price of the 16 GB device is $400 whereas 32 GB variant costs $480 and the 32 GB LTE variant will cost $600. 

Both of the new devices runs the latest OS: Android 5.0 L (L for Lollipop), also being the first ones to get the new and pure OS. The colorful new OS dubbed as Material Design is known to have new lock screen, new notification bar, new multitasking menu, new ways to access Voice assistant, higher battery efficiency and 64 bit support. The interesting one among others is the kill switch feature that can kill your stolen phone and make useless, the first OS to have this and others will definitely follow suit. As the Android 5.0 Lollipop was already speculated to be the biggest Android release after long, the features says it has live up to the rumors but I could only tell when I get the OS in hand, probably with a new device. Meanwhile I have not even managed to get Android 4.4 Kitkat for my phone though my tablet: Mipad comes with it but I am still waiting the official MIUI 6 for Mipad. If you compare Xiaomi Mipad with HTC Nexus 9 by specs, both lacks the 3G network which is not a big deal if you have WiFi around for most of the time. But 7.9 inch screen of mipad (over 8.9 inch of nexus 9) is perfect for reading with lighter weight to lift for long and the best part of Xiaomi devices being the tempting price of $ 250. Oh I love my Mipad so much.

It seems Google has brought these new devices to compete well with the flagships of biggest players, but the price seems to be more as compared to other vendors as it comes without any new features/innovations. More review when the unboxing unfolds.

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Shoyambhu Temple to get peak tramp.

Shoyambhu Nath Temple is one of the most visited and oldest religious site in Kathmandu, the capital city a.k.a the City of temples. Situated in the western part of the Kathmandu, on the top of a hill, it is also the most divine temple in Buddhist religion. Shoyambhu consists of Stupa, monastery, even museum and library, along with spectacular view of the city. The two eyes in the shoyambhu Nath, facing KTM valley, are known to represent "pragya" (Knowledge and wisdom), and 'karuna' (kindness) whereas there is also a popular belief in people that these eyes shall give equal justice to all.

Till now it has two ways to go up the hill, one from eastern side with 365 steps and another one from western side with mix of road and stairs. Now it is known that there will be one more way to reach the hill without loosing much calories. According to President of Buddha Bhumi Nepal Bekha Ratna Shakya (who is also former mayor to Kathmandu Valley), they have planned to build a tramp or cable car from the eastern side towards the top, which will make the temple tour quite easy, possibly a couple minutes to reach the top. The 65 crore (65 million) NRs project has already completed the survey phase and is waiting for appropriate fund and time to start the construction work.

In a function organized to mark the NRN day at the temple itself, Mr. Bekha showed the plan to the President of Non Residence Nepali, Mr. Shesh Ghale and asked to help later in case the fund falls short. He even mentioned the tramp to resemble the one in Hongkong, where it is used to go up the Victoria peak in couple of minutes. The peak tramp is one of the tourist attractions for sightseeing in Hongkong. Mr. Bekha expressed the tramp or cable car will ease the visit for the old and disabled people at first place. Secondly it will be another tourist attraction to help bolster tourism. There are several such areas where we need to invest to make our sightseeing places easily accessible (or I would say universally accessible). I wish the project not to die due to unavailability of fund or other circumstances.

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"Shree Panch Ambare" to release this Mangsir.

The movie banner that gave us Antaral - a wonderful cinema that got wide recognition but failed business wise, and denounced to make a movie again, has completed another movie entitled "Shre panch Ambare". Now that the post production is complete, JibanSathi films is all set to promote the movie in every possible ways and has announced the release date to be Mangsir 5. The comedy movie is based on the story of a person that wants to be "King" in the society, which is played by Saugat Malla. Other actors in the movie include Keki Adhikari, Priyanka Karki, Bikram Singh, Yama Buddha, Martin Khan, Raj Godailee etc.

Abhimanyu Nirabi has written the movie who is also the writer of Antaral. Likewise Deepa Basnet is the director of the movie. I have this intuition that this movie will be a promising one (i can tell before watching any trailer) from the story to the actor to the director. Apart from the story, actors and the presentation, the movie pixel quality seems to have improved a lot these days due to use of advanced tools and camera. I expect good viewing experience with this movie due to the use of Red camera. 

Here is the first poster released for the movie.

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Movie on BP Koirala life.

There has been handful of accounts in Nepali film industry for movies based on the life of political leaders or some remarkable events in Nepalese history. Movies like Bir Ganeshman, Das Dhunga are among those that have created a hype but are not able to be treated as a significant work in Nepali movie industry. They just came and went, without being a stepping stone to further such works in Nepali cinema.
Now it is known that an untitled movie is known to be made on the life of popular Nepali leader and writer Bisheshwor Prasad Koirala ( BP koirala in short). BP Chintan Prasthan is going to produce the movie with a budget of Rs 80 lakh. Chairman of  the chintan pratisthan Haribol Bhattarai inaugurated the shooting of the movie at Sundarijal, marking his death anniversary and the 100th birth anniversary year. The movie is written by Dipendra Dahal and known to feature his personal life, political and literature career, including his relationship with king, other political leaders and not forgetting the democratic struggle he had fought all his life. It is not clear if the movie script has anything to do with his autobiographies Jail Journal and Mero Katha. He was also the first democratically elected prime minister of Nepal, who was soon ousted by King Mahendra after 18 months in office. He had spent several years in exile and jail. He is still believed to be the most influential and patriotic leader of Nepal. His party Nepali Congress, the oldest one is still the major stakeholder in Nepali politics. Though it would be good if all Nepali people follow his path, it would matter in a big way if NC leaders, cadres follow BPs path.

So this movie has huge potential in reaching out to more people to help people know him better and his ideologies but there is a big challenge in giving justice to such renowned persons life. Lets think they must have done enough research before doing this movie to yield good result. My good wishes to the team.

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Songs about being sick

There are songs about different emotions and circumstances that makes you feel empathized when you listen to it. Several people even make playlist of such songs based on it other than the genre or era. Some people have their own list of songs about being hurt (that I don't think have posted in my blog) but had posted my list of songs about rain. As I am lying here in this bed for this sickness, I think of songs about being sick, for which only these came to me. You may add other songs that features sickness, in the comment below.

Unwell by Matchbox Twenty.

Down with the sickness by The disturbed.

Bad Day by Daniel Powter.

Sick as a Dog by Aerosmith.

Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd.

Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen.

I need a doctor by Dr. Dre feat. Eminem.

Yaha malai sancho chaina (Nepali Folk song).

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