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COVER STORY 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.43am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.59am Zuhr (noon) 11.47am Asr (afternoon) 3.06pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.36pm Isha (night) 7.06pm

War Commanders: Salesman French spy Michael works for the West. His boss ordered him USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTION: Tan Bing to go to the North Africa and win the competition, and they CAST: Mike Tyson, Steven Seagal, Dong-xue Li and Janicke can control the great mineral resources of Africa. He hired Askevold the best mercenary in Africa whose name is Lauder and a SYNOPSIS: Yan Jian, a young Chinese IT engineer who former general Kabbah to help him. Yan has discovered their volunteers to go to North Africa and help the company he conspiracy; he is the only one who can stop them. works for to win a competition. The winner can own the right to control the communication between south and north. THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Mom and Dad turn against their own children, forcing when their grandparents (Lance Qatar Airways 40253374 DIRECTION: a suburban teen (Anne Winters) and her Henriksen and Marilyn Dodds Frank) CAST: , , younger brother to evade the clutches of show up for a visit. Anne Winters their now deranged mom (Selma Blair) SYNOPSIS: A strange disorder and dad (Nicolas Cage). However, their THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, suddenly causes parents to violently situation gets even more complicated Landmark ote Unquo u te The Mall Cinema (1): Aadhi Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Q (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Hey Jude Mission Kathmandu: The Adventures Smile in the (Malayalam) 4:45pm; Three Billboards Of Nelly And Simon (2D) 2pm; Mission mirror. Do that every Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2D) 7:30pm; Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Nelly Mom And Dad (2D) 9:45pm; Sonu Ke (Malayalam) 5pm; Welcome To New And Simon (2D) 3:30pm; Mission morning and you’ll start to Titu Ki Sweety (Hindi) 11:30pm. York (Hindi) 7:30pm; Mom And Dad Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Nelly see a big diff erence in The Mall Cinema (2): Mission (2D) 10pm; Welcome To New York And Simon (2D) 5pm; Black Panther Kathmandu: The Adventures Of (Hindi) 11:30pm. (2D) 6:30pm; Hey Jude (Malayalam) your life. Nelly And Simon (2D) 2pm; Mission Landmark Cinema (2): Mission 9pm; Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (Hindi) Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Nelly 11:30pm. — Yoko Ono Nelly And Simon (2D) 3:30pm; Black And Simon (2D) 2:30pm; Mission Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Panther (2D) 5pm; Game Night (2D) Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Welcome To New York (Hindi) 7:30pm; Welcome To New York Nelly And Simon (2D) 4pm; Mission 2pm; Aadhi (Malayalam) 4:30pm; (Hindi) 9:15pm; Wolf Warrior 2 (2D) Kathmandu: The Adventures Of Nelly Wolf Warrior 2 (2D) 7:15pm; War 11:30pm. And Simon (2D) 5:30pm; Hey Jude Commanders China Salesman (2D) The Mall Cinema (3): Welcome To (Malayalam) 7pm; War Commanders 9:30pm; Game Night (2D) 11:30pm. Community Editor New York (Hindi) 2:15pm; Sonu Ke China Salesman (2D) 9:30pm; Black Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Kamran Rehmat Titu Ki Sweety (Hindi) 4:30pm; War Panther (2D) 11:30pm. Hey Jude (Malayalam) 2:30pm; War Commanders China Salesman (2D) Landmark Cinema (3): Game Commanders China Salesman (2D) e-mail: [email protected] 7pm; Black Panther (2D) 9pm; Hey Night (2D) 2:30pm; Black Panther 5pm; Welcome To New York (Hindi) Telephone: 44466405 Jude (Malayalam) 11:30pm. (2D) 4:30pm; Game Night (2D) 7pm; 7pm; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Aadhi Hey Jude (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Wolf Missouri (2D) 9:15pm; Mom And Dad (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Hey Jude Warrior 2 (2D) 11:15pm. (2D) 11:30pm. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS 15, 2018, said a release. The registration is parades, shows, plays, music featuring top of shopping, services, and entertainment free for local and international companies stars and children’s entertainment. Spring options. Get to the Heart of your Health! producing, importing and supplying dates. Festival will also present fi ne arts events WHERE: Doha Festival City The venue of the festival, Souq Waqif in the various sections of Souq Waqif Arts Torba Farmers Market WHEN: Today is a destination for visitors and tourists Center, including workshops directed to all WHERE: Education City TIME: 10am to 10pm from Qatar and abroad and is highly visitors. WHEN: Ongoing Today, visitors to Doha Festival City can popular among citizens and expatriates, TIME: 9am visit the Kulluna Healthy Heart roadshow as for its activities, exhibitions and festivals Foodex Qatar 2018 Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered part of its partnership with Hamad Medical throughout the year. The seasonal market for WHEN: May 3-5 with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based Corporation (HMC). From 10 am to 10 pm dates will provide a platform for companies to WHERE: Doha Exhibition and Convention initiative that aims to deliver organic and each day during the week, expert doctors showcase varieties of dates, and the products Centre locally-grown food and homemade products, will be on hand to off er screenings for any made of dates. Qatar is the most urbanised nation among to host a weekly market in Education City. hidden heart issues as well as off er advice and the GCC states. Urban lifestyles have raised Open to the public, the market be held at guidance on how to improve and maintain a the standard of living of individuals and QF’s Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate healthy heart. changed their eating pattern, resulting in a 2, every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every shift in the diet towards protein rich foods as Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The Pakistan Movie Fest well as packaged and fast food. Consumption name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and WHERE: Katara Drama Theatre of such premium products has contributed to means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, WHEN: Today the growth of the food industry. FOODEX will and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally- TIME: 9:00am- 5:00pm strengthen the Qatari food industry to meet grown items will be on off er, including Cultural Village Foundation - Katara and the standards of rising expatriate population, organic fruits and vegetables, homemade the Embassy of Pakistan invites everyone tourism, and developing tastes of Western preserves, syrups, and butters, as well as to attend Pakistan Movie Screening. The foods. handicrafts and gardening supplies. fi lm screenings will begin from 9:00 in the morning up to the evening. The inaugural Remote-controlled car racing track Breakdance Classes movie is all time favourite 3 Bahadur, so WHERE: Aspire Park WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday be there and watch your favorite heroes on WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture screen. TIME: 4pm-10pm that originated in New York and has since Aspire Zone Foundation has created a spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an Halal Qatar Festival custom-made track specially designed athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which WHERE: Katara Parking Area 01 for remote-control car racing, for car can often appear to defy the laws of physics. WHEN: March 2 to 10 lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous The theme of the festival centers on a enthusiasts can try the race track opposite upper-body strength for tricks and poses and distinct feature of our heritage, one that the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on a great way to get into shape and have fun. is drawn from deep within the deserts of Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail Qatar sheep and goat breeding. The festival [email protected] will present specifi c methods that help in breeding and raising sheep and will also showcase numerous traditional events along with educational and recreational activities. Here is an opportunity to revive the Qatari heritage and relive their simple lives amidst the dunes, at Al-Mazain, Al-Mazad Auction, and sheep barns presentation at Katara.

CIRQUE LE SOIR The Katara International Beach WHERE: West Bay, Zone 61, Street 831, Volleyball Building 262, Doha WHERE: Katara WHEN: March 1 - 2 WHEN: March 6-10 TIME: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am The Katara International Beach Volleyball Enjoy Cirque Le Soir live at Crystal Cup 2018 will be held at Amphitheater in Zumba Session this Thursday March 1 and March 2. The Katara from 6 to 10 March 2018. Be there and Outdoor and fi ve-a-side football WHERE: Bin Omran timings for the show will be 9pm - 2am. For experience the beach volley ball pitches WHEN: Sundays reservation call: 4453 5135 / 3017 7049. WHERE: Aspire Zone TIME: 7pm - 8pm Qatar Running Series WHEN: Daily Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) Babies, Pregnancy & Parenting WHERE: MIA Park TIME: 7pm-11pm every Sunday. For more information call Workshop WHEN: ongoing till April 13 Aspire Zone’s fi ve-a-side football outdoor 33003839 or [email protected] WHERE: Wyndham Grand Regency Doha TIME: 7am pitches opposite Al Waab Street are available hotel Get ready for Qatar Running Series at MIA every day from 7pm until 11pm from Sundays Salsa Nights WHEN: March 10 Park. The events will take place in Mia Park to Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Grand TIME: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm and comprise of distances ranging from 3k from 7am-11pm. Doha Starfi sh Lane Kids nurseries has joined to 10k. All events will be run on accurately WHEN: Every Wednesday forces with HUGGIES and Doha’s maternal measured short courses with multiple laps Mahaseel Festival TIME: 9pm and paediatric experts to deliver the second and will be restricted to a maximum of 130 WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Get ready for some Latin beats every “Babies, Pregnancy & Parenting” event in participants. WHERE: Katara Wednesday night, where all the salseros and March 2018. Parent education is a key to TIME: 9am-10pm salseras in town meet and party all night. building strong families and communities. Mall of Qatar Fun Fair Visitors to the festival can expect a variety Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For “When parents know better, they do better”. WHERE: Mall Of Qatar of products from local vegetables, fl owers, details call 4485 3000. This non-profi t community event is only WHEN: Until April 15 honey and meat, poultry and diary items. possible through the support of our sponsors The Mall of Qatar has expanded to bring For those of you looking for traditional Off -Road biking tour and partners and the speakers who will share you “Doha’s best outdoor theme park”. Come Qatari food, there will also be stalls selling WHERE: Zekreet their knowledge with parents. with your family and friends to enjoy the homemade foods such as Machbous. Farm- WHEN: Fridays new rides and attractions – Trampoline, grown goods include aubergines, peppers, Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the Giant Slide, Wind Tunnel, Disco Tagada, cucumbers, tomatoes, courgettes, caulifl ower, country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in Meltdown, Surfi ng and much more to enjoy herbs, and chilies. There are also animal the desert on a fat bike to explore the local with family and friends. Come all and enjoy products such as chicken, milk, cheese and fl ora and fauna spot desert wildlife, hike life. eggs from Qatari companies like Baladna and up jebels, chill in the magic of the Richard Al Waha Poultry Company. Serra statues and this unique landscape. Souq Waqif Spring Festival Participants will get to cross the desert WHERE: Souq Waqif B.Square Mall Grand Event riding fat bikes from Zekreet to the Richard WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha Serra statues, on a route of approximately Date festival TIME: Evening WHEN: Ongoing 13kms. The route is easy to ride and suitable WHERE: Souq Waqif Souq Waqif is hosting Spring Festival TIME: 6:30pm for people with average fi tness. You must WHEN: Ongoing till March 15 events until April 25. The festival is organised The only mall in Qatar dedicated to be able to ride. Kids aged 9 and older are The festival “Souq Al Tumur Al Musami by the Organizing Committee of the Private entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy also welcome. The fee is QR 220 (QR190 (Seasonal Dates’ Market) started from Engineering Offi ce. This year’s festival ersoff a total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car for ages 9-14) and includes bike and safety February 15 and would continue till March a range of family-friendly fun including parking spaces, as well as provide a range equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 hours.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY State of the union The US has an estimated 55 million gun owners. Findings suggest that at least 5.5 million households have at least one firearm that could be stolen by a thief, borrowed by a despondent or homicidal family member, or played with by a curious child

gun owners who responded to American Journal of Public Health, a very real toll on the lives and representative, it would suggest By Melissa Healy the survey said they kept all their revealed that 7 percent of survey health of Americans, contributing that gun theft played a role weapons locked in a gun safe, case takers keep all their guns and to criminal violence, suicide and in close to 9,000 gun-related or cabinet, or inactivated their their ammunition together in an accidents. killings committed in 2015, as ore than half of US weapon with a trigger lock. unlocked location. About 500,000 fi rearms are well as untold assaults, rapes and gun owners store Among gun owners with In a country estimated to have estimated to be stolen each year, robberies. at least one fi rearm children younger than 18 living at 55 million gun owners, the fi ndings and they quickly become part of The survey comes on the heels of without any locks home, rates of safe storage were a suggest that at least 5.5 million the vast ocean of illegally owned other research revealing that gun- or other measures bit higher. But 45 percent of these households have at least one fi rearms in the US. An analysis of owning families whose children Mto prevent its theft or use by an gun owners said they keep at least fi rearm that could be stolen by a gun-related crimes committed in have psychiatric illnesses are no unauthorised person, according one fi rearm in an unsecured state, thief, borrowed by a despondent Pittsburgh in 2008 found that 79 more likely than other families to to the fi rst study in more than and 10 percent said they store all or homicidal family member, or percent were carried out with a store their fi rearms safely. two decades to ask owners about their guns in unlocked locations played with by a curious child. fi rearm not legally owned by the That study, published in the weapons storage. without trigger locks. A welter of previous research perpetrator. journal Pediatrics, found that gun The remaining 46 percent of The study, published in the has found that such scenarios take If that fi gure were nationally ownership rates among parents — Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

About 500,000 firearms are estimated to be stolen each year, and they quickly become part of the vast ocean of illegally owned firearms in the US locked away. On the contrary, these people tend to want their fi rearms at the ready. “Gun owners care about protecting their family, and many keep guns at home unlocked for ready access,” said Cathy Barber, who directs the Harvard School of Public Health’s Means Matter campaign, a suicide prevention eff ort. “What many don’t realise is that, unless they’re a drug dealer or criminally involved, the odds that they’re going to be killed in a homicide — especially by a stranger — are tiny.” Suicides far outnumber homicides in the United States, and HOOKED: Attendees pass by a large banner advertising a handgun during the NRA convention at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. fi rearms are the leading method. That’s what gun owners should about 42 percent — were similar that was sparked by a February More than three-quarters said well, unfortunately.” think about when making storage in homes with and without a 14 shooting rampage in Parkland, law enforcement professionals That police groups were widely decisions, said Barber, who was child or children who suff ered Florida. That mass shooting would be good or excellent respected on the issue aligns neatly not involved with either study from depression, attention defi cit claimed the lives of 14 students and messengers for teaching safe with their incentives, Crifasi said: published this week. hyperactivity disorder or other three school offi cials at Marjory firearms storage. Close behind Every day, law enforcers face “Locking household guns mental health conditions. Stoneman Douglas High School. were hunting and outdoor and respond to the fallout from protects against youth suicide,” she The American Academy of The updates on gun storage groups, military personnel and unsecured guns. said. Storing guns away from home Pediatrics considers such children practices suggest that safety veterans, and the National Rifle “It’s a public safety issue,” when the gun owner or another at greater risk of self-harm. Yet advocates are making mixed Asspciation. Crifasi said. “So there’s a nice family member is struggling with just 35 percent of gun-owning progress persuading Americans to At the bottom of the list were synergy” to enlisting them for the a mental health issue or a painful parents who live with children with secure their fi rearms. physicians and celebrities. task. life crisis also reduces the risk that mental health conditions reported In a 1994 survey of gun owners, Only 19 percent and 11 percent, The new fi ndings refl ect a a suicidal crisis will prove deadly, that they keep their weapons researchers found that just 30 respectively, said they would be a continuing shift in the reasons she added. unloaded and locked away. percent stored all their fi rearms good or excellent source of advice for gun ownership in America. Barber praised Crifasi’s group When children without unloaded and locked up. An on safe gun storage. For decades, hunting and sport for asking which messengers work cognitive or emotional issues were additional 21.5 percent kept at least Study leader Cassandra K were the primary motivations for best in spreading the word on present in the home, 32 percent of one gun loaded and unlocked in Crifasi, a professor of public health owning a fi rearm. But a recent matters of gun safety. She pointed gun-owning parents or caregivers the home, and 48.5 percent kept and researcher at Johns Hopkins study found that almost two- to the rise of a new movement in unloaded their guns and locked their fi rearms in various states in University’s Center for Gun Policy thirds of US gun owners — and which public health experts and them up. The diff erence between between. and Research, touted these as some three-quarters of those who own respected members of the gun the two groups of families was too The new poll was taken by 1,444 of the survey’s most actionable handguns — cite protection against community, including fi rearm small to be statistically signifi cant, gun owners who were members of fi ndings. people as a primary reason for instructors and gun shop owners, according to the study. a large, nationally representative “We often hear about physicians owning a gun. have joined forces to reduce gun For a depressed or impulsive community willing to take online being a point of contact” on the Gun owners intent on self- suicides. adolescent, access to an unsecured surveys. It asked respondents subject of guns in the home, Crifasi defence are generally less willing “This study underscores the gun is a potent risk factor for which sources they would trust for said. But as dispensers of safe than hunters, sport shooters or importance of that work,” Barber suicide. advice on securing their guns. storage advice, “they didn’t do gun collectors to keep fi rearms said. — Los Angeles Times/TNS In 2014, suicide was the second- leading cause of death among youths ages 13 to 17 years, with The new findings reflect 1,297 suicides reported, according a continuing shift in the to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A fi rearm was used reasons for gun ownership in 42 percent of those fatalities. A 2005 study that examined two in America. For decades, years of fi rearm suicides among youths found that 82 percent used hunting and sport were a fi rearm belonging to a family the primary motivations member, usually a parent. Meanwhile, a study published for owning a firearm. last summer estimated that about 78 children and adolescents But a recent study found die each year by unintentional that almost two-thirds injury involving a fi rearm. These accidents involving loaded, of US gun owners cite unsecured guns occurred mostly at home. protection against people The new research comes amid a clamorous debate over guns, as a primary reason for DEVASTATED: A woman calms a relative after the Parkland FL shooting. It was the 14th school children’s safety and mental health owning a gun shooting in the US this year alone. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY EMSD organises science fair for students

As a part of endorsing scientific enquiry in students, Secondary Science Department of English Modern School, Doha (EMSD) recently held Annual Science Fair 2018. The projects presented by studentsm exceeded all expectations. The projects were judged by Dr Gazi, physics faculty, CCQ (Community College of Qatar), Jean Claude Chalouhi, superintendent of EMSD, Sandra Sheppard, director of EMSD and science teachers. Winners were announced at the end of the fair. Shejila Dileep, Head of Science, thanked all science department staff for their hard work in making the fair a successful event.

BSI announces BPS students get hall ticket for Class-XII examination award for Qatar Birla Public School (BPS) in a recently held ceremony distributed the Grade addressed the audience conveying their inspiring memories hall tickets to the Class-XII board examination entrants. and gratitude to all academic and non-academic facilitators of the The occasion was graced by (BPS) Chairman Lukose Chacko as the school. This was followed by the distribution of the Hall Tickets to based businessman chief guest. The programme began with the school prayer rendered all the students. The chief guest and the principal addressed the by Malavika of Class-XII. Class representatives from all sections of XII students encouraging and blessing their future endeavours.

Bazm-e-Sadaf International (BSI), organisation formed by Urdu speaking expatriates, has announced its prestigious award called “Bazm-e-Sadaf International Award Braai Urdu Tahreek” for 2017. According to BSI Chairman Shahabuddin Ahmad, the jury has decided to confer the award on Azim Abbas, eminent Doha based jewellery businessman and chairman of Karwan-e-Urdu Qatar. The award will be given in the International Urdu Literary Festival organised by BSI at University of Hyderabad, India on April 2. The BSI was established in 2015 by the expatriate residents in Qatar, in other GCC countries and in India. The Bazam is an international literary group. The group publishes the international journal Resala Sadaf in Urdu and organises international lectures on various subjects. It also organises symposium and mushaira. While announcing the awards, Chairman Shahabuddin Ahmad remembered the awards of 2016 which were conferred on Hassan A Karim Choughule (Doha) and Mahtab Qadr (Jeddah) and warmly welcomed by Urdu community worldwide. Ahmad expected that this year’s awards were also be treated as most genuine and people will certainly admire the decision. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

BWJAQ remembers Bangla language martyrs

Bangladesh Writers-Journalist Association, Qatar (BWJAQ) in a recently held meeting paid tributes most spoken language in the world. This was stated by the BWJAQ general secretary in his to the 1952 Bangla language martyrs. opening speech. The meeting was chaired by BWJAQ President Professor A K M Aminul Hoque. February 21 is celebrated as International Mother Language Day. Bangladesh also observes the Nurul Kabir Chowdhury, general manager of Arabian Exchange was the chief guest and Tafsir day as Bangla language martyrs day. On February 21, 1952, many people died in Dhaka after police Uddin, teacher of Bangla literacy at Bangladesh MHM School and college in Doha was the special opened fire on a protest rally against the government in favour of Bangla language. guest. The members of the association recited poetry. Patriotic songs were presented by local Today, the Bangla language is spoken by 215 million people around the globe and is the seventh musical band Srabana. A minute of silence was also observed for the language martyrs.

Qatar based music KMCA launches blood donation campaign teacher dies in India Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), a non-profit ICC President Milan Arun. Dr Mukhtar from Hamad Medical community organisation, affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre Corporation enlightened the donors and the gathering about the (ICC) under the aegis of embassy of India, recently organised health benefits through blood donation followed by a question Nelson Jacob, 58 and a multi-talented Doha based their annual blood donation campaign. It was eighth year of and answer session. music teacher, passed away following renal disorders successive campaigns at Blood Donor Centre, Hamad Medical The chief guest delivered a motivational speech on the blood in Kochi, Kerala, recently. Jacob, who was well versed Corporation. The drive which was held from 8am to 12pm donation drive and expressed her gratitude to the donors. On in several musical instruments used to take classes for witnessed 40 successful voluntary blood donations after routine behalf of the KMCA Executive Committee members, Ahmed keyboard, piano, guitar, violin, and rhythm pad among check-ups. KMCA President Abdulla Monu Moideen, along Saeed Assadi along with Fayaz Ahmed expressed thanks to the others at Skills Development Centre, Thumama and with Vice-President Aisha Rafique welcomed the chief guest voluntary donors, the guests and the gathering. Kalabhavan Qatar. He was taken for treatment to India a couple of months ago, said his friend P N Baburajan, vice- president of the Indian Community Benevolent Forum. In a statement, Baburajan described the death of Jacob as “a big setback to many upcoming musicians among the Indian and other Asian expatriates.” Jacob, who leaves behind his wife and two daughters, was buried at his native town, Cherthala in Alappuzha district. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY MOTORING New Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with clear focus on motorsport

he Porsche motorsport peaking at 9,000 rpm, it is the department is presenting ideal choice as a thoroughbred Weissach’s newest sports engine; mated to a specially development at the calibrated seven-speed PDK Geneva Motor Show: the gearbox the high-performance 911T GT3 RS with motorsport chassis engine guarantees an outstanding and 520hp (383 kW) from a four- driving performance. litre, naturally-aspirated engine. This high-performance sports Motorsport-inspired chassis car is based on the 911 GT3, and Clubsport package further refi ned to combine the Technology straight from performance-orientated engine motorsport ensures that the with a running-gear setup chassis off ers exceptional driving featuring re-calibrated rear-axle dynamics, the ball joints on steering designed for maximum all control arms provide even driving dynamics and precision. greater driving dynamics than The 911 GT3 RS accelerates from conventional elastokinematic 0 to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, bearings. Newly developed 20- reaching a top speed of 312km/h. inch lightweight rims and new Following the launch of the 911 265/35 sports tyres on the front GT3 and the 911 GT2 RS, this latest axle enhance agility and steering release will see Porsche present its behaviour, while 21 inch wheels third GT road-approved sports car with 325/30 tyres at the rear axle within a year. improve traction. As with all current GT sports Aerodynamics and interior cars, the Clubsport package is based on the race trim available for the 911 GT3 RS at no Aerodynamics has determined extra cost. The package includes the design of the wide, weight- a roll-over bar, manual fi re optimised body with its classic rigid extinguisher, preparation for a rear-wing. The racing aesthetic battery-disconnect switch and six- continues in the interior with full point safety-harness for a sporty carbon-fi bre bucket seats providing driving experience. secure lateral support in response to high-level driving dynamics. Weissach package and Lightweight door panels featuring magnesium wheels for storage nets and opening pull- additional weight savings loops, reduced sound absorption For enthusiastic drivers, Porsche materials and a new lightweight motorsport department has created rear lid further contribute to overall an optional Weissach package for weight reduction. a further weight reduction. The package features additional carbon- The most powerful naturally- fi bre components for the chassis, aspirated engine at 520hp interior and exterior, as well as The four-litre, six-cylinder optional magnesium wheels. In its naturally-aspirated engine from lightest confi guration, this package Porsche in the new 911 GT3 RS reduces the weight of the 911 GT3 pushes the sports car to new limits: RS down to 1,430 kilogrammes. The fl at-six engine delivers 20hp The new 911 GT3 RS is now (15 kW) more than its predecessor available to order in Qatar, with a and the 911 GT3. With a rev-range starting price of QR653,600. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY The New Indian Express Group holds knowledge fair in Doha

A thriving community of students in Qatar, interested in pursuing their studies in India got a School, MS Ramaiah Group, Acharya Institutes, IES College of Engineering and Garden City college. first-hand chance to interact with some of the top educational institutions from the country at The representatives were present to speak to and guide the interested students. the Knowledge Fair 2018, recently organised by The New Indian Express, English-language daily Around 22 institutions took part in the fair and educating prospective students from Qatar about newspaper. The two-day fair, held in KG Hall of MES Indian School, was attended by representatives more than 100 courses. Besides students, parents and teachers attended the fair and were told from premier institutions like VIT, Crescent University, SRM University Chennai, Manipal Academy about the advancing trends in education in India as well as career opportunities for those looking of Higher Education, Nitte University, Reva University, BMS Institutions, Bengaluru, Treamis World to stay back after their education.

Portuguese, Turkish business communities hold get-together

For the first time, Portuguese Business Council (PBC) and Turkish Businessmen Association (TBA) The exchange between the various companies and professionals present in the event shows one in Qatar recently organised a get-together with the aim to mingle with each other. of the most important lines of work of the two business councils. “This time PBC decided to mingle Public attendance was a success where lots of people enjoyed this mix and mingle. The event was with TBA in order to show the Portuguese support and co-operation with Turkish companies and chaired by PBC Chairman Carlos Bernardino and by TBA President Ahmet Basar. Apart from the community in helping Qatar during the blockage,” said Bernardino. Portuguese and Turkish community in Qatar, other business councils and diff erent commercial “The event was important for diff erent business partners to get together, exchange experiences, off ices were also present. Ambassador of Portugal António Tânger was also present. know each other better and ultimately do business together,” said the ambassador of Portugal.

BONDING: From left, Brazilian ambassador Roberto Abdala, PBC chairman Carlos Bernardino, and Portuguese ambassador António Tânger. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Number of years spent in obesity may up heart damage risk: study

he longer a person spends being obese, the higher is the risk of a “silent” heart damage, fi nds a study, which says “theT number of overweight or obese years may “add up” to the risk. The fi ndings showed that for each 10 years that a person spends being obese, the risk of having high levels of troponin — a protein linked with heart damage — increased 1.25 times, even when accounting for heart disease risk due to high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. Troponin is released when the heart muscle has been damaged. The more damage there is to the heart, the greater will be the amount of troponin in the blood. Thus, maintaining a healthy heart damage, as measured by “The study suggests that even in For the study, appearing in were 1.5 times more likely to have weight across the lifespan is levels of the protein troponin, the absence of such heart disease the journal Clinical Chemistry, increased troponin levels of at least important for keeping the heart later in life, which underscores the risk factors as high blood pressure, the team examined 9,062 14 nanograms per litre, indicating healthy and minimising damage as likely importance of long-term diabetes or kidney disease, the participants, four times over a heart damage. people age, the researchers said. weight control for reducing heart number of years spent obese or period of 10-11 years. On average, each 100 extra BMI- “We’re fi nding that people’s disease risk,” said Chiadi Ndumele, overweight contributes to the Those who increased their body years increased the likelihood, or weight from age 25 onwards is Assistant Professor at the Johns higher likelihood of heart damage,” mass index (BMI) to the overweight risk, of increased troponin by 21 per linked to the risk of more or less Hopkins University. Ndumele added. and obesity range at the fourth visit cent, Ndumele said. — IANS

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

Misinformation is likely to spread like wildfire today, causing a lot of You’re finally setting in motion some longstanding goals of yours, Taurus. Beware lawyers, bankers, and stockbrokers today, Gemini. One of them unnecessary upset either among your neighbours at home or your Good for you! But even though everything is in place and you’re ready to is likely to try and mislead you with some inaccurate information. While it colleagues at work. Don’t accept at face value any gossip or rumour you go, it’s possible that you’ll receive notice today of some delay in your plans. might be in his or her best interests for you to take this information at face hear, Aries. Check the accuracy of the information yourself. If it does The frustration feels unbearable. But when you step back and look at the value, it certainly isn’t in yours! Do your own research and get all the facts turn out to be false, as is likely, you’ll feel sorry if you’ve had any part in bigger picture, you’ll see that ultimately this delay is in your best interests. before making the financial investments recommended to you. perpetuating it. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

A family member or other loved one may not be telling you the truth. In You have an active mind and an even more active imagination, Leo. Today If a family member is in a bad mood but not confessing why, it’s up to this person’s defence, he or she likely thinks they’re protecting you by you risk short-circuiting your brain as you struggle to keep up with all the you to step in and help. He or she is carrying that big black cloud around, shielding you from the truth. This is a time for you to trust your instincts, ideas and information swirling inside your head. Take a few minutes to do casting shadows everywhere they go. Do what you can to snap your Cancer. If you’re told something that simply doesn’t ring true, check the a mental inventory. Write down everything you’re thinking right now so relative out of it, although take care not to force the issue too harshly. information yourself rather than accept it at face value. you can free some space in your brain for other issues. A long walk or jog Counselling might be in order, and this may not be your area of expertise! would help soothe your mind. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

If a friend or colleague seems to be in trouble, you may not want to Your career may be sidetracked by petty gossip, rumour, and off ice politics. Some bad news about your financial situation may not really be as bad interfere for fear of being too intimate. But this isn’t a time to hold It’s likely that someone is pushing forward his or her agenda without any as it first appears. Even so, it throws you for a loop. Double-check the back, Libra. It’s likely that this person really does need your help. Your thought or concern for its impact on others. Do what you can to put a stop information before spiralling into a panic, Sagittarius. It may be that a intervention will be much appreciated and possibly even rewarded. Be to such shenanigans, Scorpio. There are times when it’s appropriate to be computer made an error or a bank clerk messed up. You may have to sure to get some rest tonight. You’re emotionally and physically drained. the whistleblower, and this is one of them. unravel some paperwork, but it will be a relief to have it resolved.

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

In an unpleasant situation, your inclination is to protect your loved ones You may be feeling tired and a bit wrung out today, Aquarius. Although There could be a missing person very much on your mind these days. Is it from the truth. This would be a mistake, Capricorn. Even though you’re you’re a workaholic by nature, even you are forced to admit that this is a possible that the relationship is over and you’re the last one to know? Don’t acting out of love, your family members deserve to know the truth even if day to stay in bed. Give yourself these few hours to regroup and recoup let your insecurities get the better of you, Pisces. It’s likely that your friend it hurts. You can’t shield them from the realities of the outside world. Most your energy. You’ll need to be operating at peak form for all the work that’s merely needs some time alone to sort out some big life issues. He or she people, even the young, prefer to know the facts. likely to hit your desk next week. will seek out your warmth and friendship again soon. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

Double Trouble

AGENT CROSS ENTRY SPEAK BASS DAGGER EXPOSURE STOP BIND DATE FAULT TAKE BLIND DEALING HEADER TALK BOILER DECKER JEOPARDY TIME BREASTED DUTCH PARK VISION CHECK EAGLE SPACE

Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. An important person in the 1. Brags about, but they’re dairy business? (3,6) great disappointments (5) 6. She was forced to hold the 2. They’re looking for their note (5) owners (5-4) 9. Due to go back when about 3. Admiration you have for to achieve success (5) someone you look up to? 10. What the hunter wears? (5-4) (4,6) 11. What throwing out all that 4. Once on land, take it out (7) diaphanous material was? 5. To be accurate, the boss (5,5) wrung it from one (7) 12. Mix in the can (4) 6. Force to pull in (4) 14. According to the doctor, 7. Act otherwise, but be unsure should have no water (7) about (5) 15. Diminish when we do play 8. Crowned at the end, or then, with the racket outside (3,4) alternatively (9) 17. Changes the categorisation 13. A Pole in training to beat the of the holiday spots? (7) Italian (10) Answers 19. Say how good it is to see the 14. Skulduggery in the obscene lad romping with a pup (7) book? (5,4) Wordsearch Codeword 20. Thus far one has never been 16. Agreed an unusual first photographed (4) round would be non- 22. It’s responsible for the alcoholic (9) goings-on of motorists (5,5) 18. Stresses the notes (7) 25. Getting when it’s to be 19. Evan’s beaten the man up found? (9) and he’s got his own back (7) 26. Find one’s followed right 21. It’s great and it’s in colour (5) back (5) 23. Sit again in the back rows (5) 27. I’ll put in “Assassinations of 24. She’s no catch! (4) heads of state” (5) 28. The mounted soldiers, by the way, are ones we don’t know (9) Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Coarse; 4 Passages; Down: 1 Cashmere; 2 All one 10 Solicit; 11 Cheerio; 12 Mind; can do; 3 Sack; 5 Archives; 6 13 Plain to see; 16 Racket; Sweetheart; 7 Gar; 8 Stowed; 17 Develop; 20 Entered; 21 9 Still; 14 Snow-leopard; 15 Armlet; 24 Enormously; 25 Lola; Determined; 18 Petulant; 19 27 Susanna; 29 Contain; 30 Strained; 22 Persia; 23 Slack; 26 Antidote; 31 Tended. Once; 28 Set. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

The Script

Random Acts of Kindness Day saw Irish trio The Script give the experience of a lifetime to a pair of teenage buskers they saw playing on the streets of Aberdeen. The band were in Scotland’s ‘Granite City’ to play an evening concert. But singer Danny O’Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power decided their random act of kindness would be to invite the best busker they could find to perform a song with them during the show. They spent the day walking around Aberdeen checking out the street musicians and chose music college pals Shay Currie and Chris van der Wal. The duo were playing guitar and percussion in their usual spot outside the Bon Accord Centre. “They just appeared and stood and listened to us,” Chris explained. “We didn’t think it was real. We love The Script and even play one of their songs, Rain, when we’re busking.” The boys were initially invited to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre to experience the big stage and jam with The Script during their soundcheck. But then came the invitation to join the trio in performing their smash hit, The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, during the concert. “It’s such a wonderful song,” Chris stated. “We’d only ever played it all the way through once before. To perform it with the band in front of all those people was amazing. We had so much adrenaline afterwards.” Chris performs solo and in bands but is studying to be a music teacher. Shay actually fronts a band called Meraki and hopes to make his career in music. “It was a life-changing experience,” Shay remarked. “I can be a much better frontman for my own band now. Danny is exactly the kind of musician I want to be. It was an amazing gesture and such a great thing for a massive band like The DENOUEMENT: “Notes means three things to me, notes of money, music notes and take note of me,” says the London- Script to go out of their way to help people like Chris and I to get on.” based rapper. The Script know a thing or two about busking. They performed for passers-by on the streets of Dublin before finding fame. They are also more than familiar with the hoped for coins in the bucket. A collection was made for the buskers during the concert which the trio then matched sending Shay and Chris home with 2,000 GBP in their pockets and an experience which will live with them Not3s strikes major forever. Ella Eyre

If performing with The Script is a tale Shay and Chris will tell for the rest of their note on the UK chart lives, her experience of touring as the band’s support act will not be a time which is fondly remembered by singer Ella Eyre. When I heard the instrumental in suggested Young Notes. It caught Not that she has anything but good things to say about The Script. After a year By Geoff rey Rowlands the studio, I just started freestyling my ear but just didn’t seem right. A which saw the death of her father and a split from her long-time boyfriend, it lyrics about getting an Addison for few days later, I thought I’d use the is news from her record company which has brought renewed sadness into Madison. basic idea but drop the Young and 23-year-old Ella’s life. t hasn’t taken long for Not3s “My friends reckoned it was replace the e in Notes with a 3.” Sales of her last single, Ego, were very disappointing. Virgin Records bosses (pronounced Notes) to fi nd pretty funny and thought I’d change The 3 is particularly signifi cant were unimpressed with this or any of Ella’s new material. major singles chart success. the lyrics. It was obviously not the to him. “Notes means three things In fact, Ego was only released after the addition of a verse from singer / rapper The London-based rapper has strongest or most meaningful song to me, notes of money, music notes Ty Dolla Sign which it was thought might widen the potential market. As it was, his own track, My Lover, and I’ve ever written but I liked the idea and take note of me. I actually try the song stalled at number 67 on the UK chart and prompted Virgin’s decision to hisI collaboration with R&B singer and stayed with it. to do things in threes whenever drop Ella from the label. Mabel McVey on Fine Line, both “I put the track on my possible. For example, my EP, Take She is said to be devastated. But Ella apparently still has faith in her new songs riding high on the UK chart. This is SoundCloud page and things started Not3s, has nine tracks and there are and is planning to release them during the coming months. She obviously hopes just 15 months after the release of happening. The GRM Daily website three guest artists.” to find another record deal but there is always the option of online self-releasing. his debut single, Addison Lee. got in touch with an off er to make Not3s followed Addison Lee with The video for Ego can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jFys0FTzE. “Don’t forget my collaboration a video for me. The Addison Lee another hit single, Aladdin. But the with Fredo,” smiled 20-year-old people also made contact. They quality promotion gained from his Fergie Not3s, who will not disclose his real gave me a discount code which I signing to the Relentless Records name. “Our track, Haters, is in the could pass on to fans who liked the label helped to propel My Lover into It has recently been announced that Fergie is no longer a member of Black Eyed lower part of the top 100.” song and I was invited to perform the upper reaches of the UK chart. Peas. Not3s also had a minor hit late Addison Lee at the company’s “Having this level of success has The news comes as no surprise. She was conspicuously absent from the last year on 99 + 1, his collaboration Christmas party. motivated me even more. I’m from group’s comeback single, Street Livin’. No explanation for her non-involvement with MoStack. In fact, he currently “That was held at Koko in Nigerian parentage but the Hackney was given at the time but Will.i.am has now confirmed her departure. He also has three collaboration and three Camden. I was actually shocked by area of London is my home. I looked explained that it was Fergie’s decision to leave. solo hits to his name. how great a party it was. I was the up to other London artists like Krept “We are now a trio,” he said. “I don’t know why Fergie isn’t on the project. You will The fi rst of the latter was Addison only person who performed live but and Konan, Stormzy and Wretch have to ask Fergie that.” Lee. The track was self-released the DJ was terrifi c and there were 32. I want younger people to look She has also been in the news for an embarrassing reason. Fergie was castigated online where it gradually became a two female dancers performing on up to me in the sense of using me as for her unique interpretation of the US national anthem at the NBA All-Star viral hit. It eventually entered the hoops suspended from the ceiling. I an inspiration for them to fi nd their Game. offi cial UK chart last June. Fans wish I had a video of it.” own success. The Star Spangled Banner has been subjected to a host of diff erent who enjoyed the song also had the His mother says Not3s had the “I don’t necessarily mean in arrangements by a wide variety of artists over the years. But no-one had opportunity to secure a cut-price ability to rap almost as soon as music. It could be any kind of previously rendered it as a sultry, jazz-influenced torch song. taxi ride. he could talk. His fi rst song was positive activity from sports to Such was the critical backlash that Fergie felt the need to issue an apology for “Addison Lee is the name of a written at the age of eight but things academic achievements. But if kids her performance. taxi company. The song is about a didn’t get serious until he was 14. are going to be inspired by me, it “I’ve always been honoured and proud to perform the national anthem. I wanted fi ctional girl called Madison. I order “That’s when I took my stage means I need to have a continuing to try something special for the NBA. I’m a risk taker artistically, but clearly my an Addison to pick her up and bring name. I’d recorded a couple of run of successful tracks. I can’t rendition didn’t strike the intended tone. I do love my country and honestly tried her to me. songs but hadn’t done anything be someone who has a few hits my best.” “I was travelling to the recording with them. I was with my friend, and then disappears. That’s my Was Fergie’s performance really so bad? Some people would beg to diff er studio every day and my transport Young Stacks, and we were trying motivation to become as big an from the critics. See what you think by checking it out at www.youtube.com/ was always an Addison Lee taxi. to come up with a name for me. He artiste as possible.” watch?v=V5cOvyDpWfM. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

RECALL: Sridevi in a publicity still with Pakistani star Sajal Ali, who played her daughter in the Bollywood icon's last film MOM last year. Pakistani stars mourn Sridevi’s shock demise worked with her in Mom,” he added. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Mahira Khan Srideviji,” Rahat tweeted. Actor Imran Abbas was in shock. By Subhash K Jha The actor also said: “I am truly and Ali Zafar also condoled the The actress is remembered for “The ‘Sadma’ of losing this saddened that she is no more with sudden demise of veteran actress her performance is some of the ultimate superstar is heart us and we won’t see her again. The Sridevi, saying that she will live in iconic Bollywood fi lms like Mr. wrenching. Her smile, beauty, akistani actor Adnan people in Pakistan are going to miss their hearts and memories forever. India, Nagina, Sadma, ChalBaaz, acting, aura and those ‘Nigahen’ Siddiqui, who essayed her as much as the people in India. “So grateful to have grown up Chandni, Khuda Gawah, among will be missed forever,” wrote the role of Sridevi›s God give strength to her family.” and lived in the times of Sridevi. many others in diff erent Indian the actor, who has featured in a onscreen husband in He wrote: “Life is so Thank you for the movies, thank languages. Bollywood project Creature. Mom, says people in unpredictable. A lady with not just you for the magic. You shall live on The Padma Shri recipient, who Mawra Hocane also said that PPakistan are going to miss her as extreme talent but also a beautiful forever... Great artistes... we cry for made a comeback to Bollywood in Sridevi will “always have our much as the people in India. soul, Sri Devi Kapoor leaves us them without ever really knowing 2012 with English Vinglish after a hearts, grateful to have met the “I am in Dubai. I was invited heavy hearted. So many memories them, we mourn them because they long break of 15 years, was last seen legend that you’ll always be”. for Srideviji’s nephew’s wedding. attached while shooting Mom with helped us know ourselves,” Mahira in Mom in 2017. The actress died on Saturday night She was there smiling, dancing her, just a couple days back I met tweeted. Her Mom co-star Sajal Aly also at around 11pm after suff ering cardiac looking as beautiful and healthy her at Boney Kapoor’s nephew’s Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, wrote: “Lost my mom again”. Sajal arrest in Dubai. as ever. Who would believe that wedding and who would have who is facing a backlash for was seen as her daughter in the Sridevi was in Dubai to attend the she wouldn’t be here just four days thought that it is the last time I am singing the song titled Ishtehar — a fi lm. marriage function of actress Sonam later? I met her husband Boney seeing her. soulful rendition — for Indian fi lm Actor-singer Ali Zafar said: “You Kapoor’s cousin Mohit Marwah, Kapoor saab last (February 17),” “I am still in a state of shock and production Welcome To New York, have left us with great memories of along with husband Boney Kapoor Adnan said. out of words to describe my feeling! also condoled her death. joy and tears.” and younger daughter Khushi. Her “I just couldn’t bear to see him May her soul rest in eternal peace “My condolences to Boney Sharing an image with the Indian elder daughter Janhvi, who is due to looking so devastated...I am really hereafter.” Kapoorji and the Kapoor family. actress on Instagram, Saba Qamar make her Bollywood debut, was in saddened. I was honoured to have Meanwhile Pakistani stars like Deeply saddened to lose an icon like wrote: “R.I.P legend. We’ll miss you.” Mumbai. — IANS

Mamet writes a play about Harvey Weinstein “I was talking with my Broadway interested in the lead role. has been thinking about a lot lately, he told producer and he said, ‘Why don’t you write No producer has been named either, but the paper. David Mamet has written a play a play about Harvey Weinstein?’ And so I Variety speculated that it could be Jeffrey “Every society has to confront the about disgraced producer Harvey did.” Mamet told the Chicago Tribune in an Richards, who collaborated with Mamet on ungovernable genie of sexuality and tries Weinstein. interview. productions of Glengarry Glen Ross, Speed- various ways to deal with it and none of The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award- The play currently goes by the title Bitter the-Plow and November, among numerous them work very well,” he said. “There is winning playwright, known for Glengarry Wheat and doesn’t have an opening date others. great difficulty when you are switching Glen Ross and Wag the Dog, spilled the yet. However, Mamet said there’s already Sexual exploitation was a theme Mamet modes, which we seem to be doing now. beans while promoting his newspaper- a Chicago stage veteran turned movie explored in his 1992 play turned film People go crazy. They start tearing each centric book Chicago. star — he’s not sharing the name — who’s Oleanna, and it’s something the dark poet other to bits.” — Los Angeles Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 COMMUNITY Nepali singers rock the town for a social cause

breathed nostalgia of near and dear ones, who go By Usha Wagle Gautam overseas to make a living. Performing for the first time in Qatar, Bardeba said her performance was somewhat new. riyuga Non-Resident Nepali Youth Society Singer Dev Neupane presented two songs. He recently organised a musical programme said, “I am thrilled by the cheerful crowd every to generate funds for extending support time I perform here.” Dancer and model Alina Deuja to street, disadvantaged and orphaned performed on the tunes of Nepali cinema songs. children. The event was held at Regency Performing for the first time in Qatar, Deuja was THall. thrilled by the response of the audience. The musical programme entitled ‘Super Youth The main attraction of the programme was Nepal Musical Night’ featured Nepali Idol third runner-up Idol third runner-up Sagar Ale, who presented seven Sagar Ale, dancers Sirju Bardeba, Rekha Rai, Sabita songs. When he stepped on the stage, he was cheered Bhusal, Alina Deuja and Emala Mithun and singers by the audience and supported by dancer Yasoda Firoj Basnet, Rit Kumar Shrestha and Dev Neupane. Basnet. He performed two folk, three modern and UNI Dance crew also performed in the programme. two pop songs. He said that even one great song Over 1,000 Nepali expatriates were present to enjoy could win the hearts of audience and felt his vocals the show. suited pop music and he was happy to continue with UNI Dance crew, with 13 performers, showcased it. the welcome dance which paved the way for formally “I have performed in more than 10 countries, but starting the programme with Qatari and Nepali Qatar is very special as I started my international national anthems. UNI Dance crew highlighted true career here,” Ale said. Nepali identity through varieties of performances. Rita Shrestha, who came from Al Rayan to attend UNI Dance group also presented three remixed movie the programme, said she was happy to see the real songs that were enjoyed by the audience. idol Sagar Ale’s performance live. Nepali Cultural Centre (NCC) artistes also Nepali community enjoys performances by performed in one motion picture soundtrack. Singer their national artistes on a regular basis almost Rit Kumar Shrestha performed on two folk songs. every weekend. Assorted non-resident Nepali Qatar-based folk singer Shrestha performed from his organisations organise musical and cultural shows album. in Doha to provide entertainment to the community. Dancer Rekha Rai performed on the beats of The musical programmes also promote arts and a national song while wearing Nepal’s national culture of Nepal besides generating funds for social dress. She put high value to her performance and cause. said, “Instead of performing for myself; today, I Some organisations have channelised the funds to performed for my country’s orphaned children.” support disadvantaged children and old age homes in Another dancer Sirju Bardeba’s performance rural areas of Nepal. ON SONG: Sagar Ale performing at the music programme.

ENTHRALLED: More than 1,000 Nepali expatriates enjoyed the programme.