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Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival, the seventh edition of the annual NIIFF will explore issues related to Nepal’s minority. 25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road, (01)4102577, ifa_festivals@yahoo.com, www.ifanepal.org.np

Pranamaya yoga, immerse yourself in a whole day of yoga activities with Nicky at the wonderful Sri Aurobindo Ashram with Nicky and the children. Rs 2,500, 9802045484, info@pranamaya-yoga.com

Himalayan rush, run, swim, or cycle around Begnas Tal and promote healthy, community-based tourism around the lake. 30 March, Pokhara, 9851021852/9851102046

Human rights film series, celebrate Women’s Day with a powerful documentary on the nomad supermodel Waris Dirie, with screenings throughout the month. 7 to 31 March, 7pm, Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka, www.hrffn.org

Chakati guff, Dutch art promoter Beata Wiggen will give a presentation on how to promote your artwork in the Netherlands and Germany. 8 March, 3 to 5pm, Gallery MCube, Chakupat, (01)5260110

Women for children, rally from Patan to Budhanilkantha, and then join Kutumba, Samriddhi Rai, and Manoj KC for live music and lunch at Park Village Resort. 9 March, 7am, Patan, Budhanilkantha, 9851133378

Backyard screenings, watch great cinema while enjoying delicious food. Rs 100, 2 to 28 March, every Thursday, 6.30pm, Backyard Café, Jhamsikhel

Mustang, a spiritual odyssey, an exhibition that showcases thangkas, photographs, sand mandala, installations, and dance from Mustang. Runs till 13 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery

Rally for rights, join other concerned citizens and raise your voice against violence against women. 8 March, 7.45am, Bhadrakali

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Lahure lure

Every year 10,000 young Nepali men vie for the 200 or so openings in the British Army which has been recruiting soldiers from Nepal for 200 years, ever since the end of the Anglo-Nepal Wars of 1814-16.

Kesang Tseten’s documentary Who will be a Gurkha looks at the selection process where the boys, attracted by the myth and glamour of Gurkhas, seek to go for glory in spite of the dangers of death in the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.

The film won the top award at Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival 2012 and also featured at the International Film Festival of Amsterdam. It will hit theatres next week making it the first Nepali documentary to be screened in cinemas.

Who will be a Gurkha, director Kesang Tseten, in cinemas from 15 March

Alice, the Swiss duo jams with Kiran Nepali, Hari Maharjan, and Rizu Tuladhar. 21 March, 6.30pm, Moksh, Jhamsikhel

Stormbringer comin', time to glide down to Tripureswor for an evening with rock legends Deep Purple. 15 March, 3pm, Dasrath Rangasala

Backyard bruisin', opt out of the haze-filled rituals at Pashupatinath and spend the night of potency with bands Rai ko Ris and Tank Girl. Rs 100, 10 March, 7 to 10pm, Backyard, Jhamsikhel, (01)5548968, raikoris@wlink.com.np

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music every new moon evening. 11 March, 3 to 6pm, Ram Mandir, Battisputali

Sundance music festival, celebrate the arrival of the summer with great musicians from around the world and dance the night away. Rs 4000, 16 to 17 March, The Last Resort, Sindhupalchok

Live at Cafe 32, live music and delicious food every Friday. 6pm onwards, Cafe 32, Battisputali, (01)4244231