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Events
Bahini: The life of my sisters A photo essay about the education of under-privileged girls in Nepal by two Singaporean photographers, Debby Ng and Edwin Koo. You might have seen Koo's photographs in Nepali Times and Himal Southasia before. Opens Saturday 17 April, National Art Council, Babar Mahal
Roles of the Indian Film Heroine, film festival that looks at the changing ethos of Indian film heroines from Satyajit Ray's Devi to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Michelle in Black. Also features talks from cinema-watchers, including actress-turned-director-turned-activist Nandita Das. Runs until 18 April at Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, call 4412715 for tickets
Saturday's Farmer's Market, weekly market starting in Kantipath this weekend, promises to be different from all other farmers' markets in town with lasagne, pies and Mediterranean treats along with organic fruits and vegetables. Every Saturday, 9am to noon, 1905 Restaurant, Kantipath
Chaitya & Silent Flow, works of Kailash Shrestha and Sushma Shakya created during their one-year residency sponsored by the Australian Himalayan Foundation. Runs until 21 April, Siddhartha Art Gallery, 4218048
Khariko Ghero (The Caucasian Chalk Circle), a Berlolt Brecht play adapted into Nepali about a peasant girl and her adopted son. Directed by Max Webster and Mia Theil Have at Rimal Theatre, Gurukul runs, until 1 May, 5.30pm, except Mondays, 4466956
Movie screening: Antaheen (The endless wait), collage of life of upper middle-class Bengalis in Kolkata, shown through a series of intertwined vignettes, starring Rahul Bose and Arpana Sen. Saturday 17 April, GAA Hall, Thamel