SMALL TALK: Crown Prince Paras and Princess Himani at an award-giving function for noted sports personalities at the Dasarath Stadium on Monday.

LET US PRAY: Devotees at the pray at the Jama Masjid mosque in Kathmandu last Friday

TALKING TOUGH: Information Minister Mohamad Mohsin addressed a press conference on Wednesday at Singha Darbar, but gave no hint of a breakthrough in opening the industries forced to close by the Maoists. The announcement came later that evening.

HISPANIOLA: Musicians belt out Mexican music at the Tapas and Margaritas extravaganza at the Yak & Yeti last weekend.

PANCHA KANYA: One of five girls wait nervously to welcome royal guests at a funtion at Dasarath Stadium on Monday.