Community Community The fascinating The annual Silks from the poetry P7 Silk Road at symposium Building 10, P20 organised by Katara will Shaiqee Ne Fun saw a large come to a participation of litterateurs close soon. from the Gulf region.

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Georgian Shorena Janiashvili COVER STORY to become the star she is; adept at soul and, classic rock and groovy funk. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Baaghi: A Rebel For Love train journey, and immediately fall in love with each other. GENRE: Action, Drama, Romance At the same time Sudheer Babu (Raghav), a typical gangster CAST: Shraddha Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Sudheer Babu also falls in love with Sia and decides to marry her. Sia’s Posani father is a man who loves money a lot. Raghav uses this as Emergency 999 DIRECTION: Sabir Khan an advantage … Worldwide Emergency Number 112 SYNOPSIS: The film is about two people Tiger Shroff Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 (Ronny) and Shraddha Kapoor (Sia), who meet during a THEATRES: Royal Plaza, The Mall Ooredoo Telephone Assistance 111 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Time 141, 140 Doha International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Medical Commission 44679111 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Weather Forecast 44656590 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 Qatar University 44033333

ote Unquo Qu te Education is Mother’s Day SYNOPSIS: Bringing together all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love GENRE: Comedy, Drama Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Julia as three generations come together to not the fi lling of a pail, CAST:Jennifer Aniston, Kate Roberts along with Jason Sudeikis, it is celebrate motherhood. Hudson, Julia Roberts a celebration of mothers everywhere. but the lighting of a fi re. DIRECTION: Garry Marshall This big-hearted comedy invites us THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza — William Butler Yeats Mall Cinema (1): Top Cat Begins Take Down (2D) 11am; Green Room (2D) 11.45pm; Take Down (2D) (2D) 1pm; Dhay Fe Abu Dhabi 1.30pm; Top Cat Begins (2D) 3.30pm; (Arabic) 3pm; Midnight Special Mother’s Day (2D) 5pm; Kangar (2D) 5.15pm; The Jungle Book (2D) Hoppiena (Arabic) 7pm; Midnight (2D) 5.45pm; I Am Wrath (2D) 7.45pm; 7.15pm; I Am Wrath (2D) 9.15pm; Special (2D) 9pm; Manithan (Tamil) 11. Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) 9.30pm; Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) 11.30pm. Mall Cinema (2): Baaghi (Hindi) Green Room (2D) 11.30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Community Editor Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): 11.30am; Dhay Fe Abu Dhabi (Arabic) Synchronicity (2D) 11.45am; Mother’s Kamran Rehmat The Jungle Book (2D) 11.30am; Top 2pm; The Jungle Book (2D) 4.15 & Cat Begins (2D) 1.30 & 3.15pm; The Day (2D) 1.45pm; I Am Wrath (2D) e-mail: [email protected] 6.15pm; Baaghi (Hindi) 8.30 & 11pm. Jungle Book (2D) 5pm; Baaghi (Hindi) 3.45pm; Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) Telephone: 44466405 Mall Cinema (3): The Jungle Book 6.45pm; Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) 5.30pm; I Am Wrath (2D) 7.30pm; Fax: 44350474 (2D) 11.30am; Kali (Malayalam) 1.15pm; 9.15pm; Baaghi (Hindi) 11.15pm. Midnight Special (2D) 9.15pm; Take Hijrat (Urdu) 3.30pm; Synchronicity Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Down (2D) 11.30pm. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 COMMUNITY

Cultural Diversity festival DATE: Until May 31 TIME: 7:30-9pm VENUE: Katara Beach Over 20 countries from all over the world are showcasing their traditions and heritage.

Let’s Swim for a Cause Parallels and Divergences: As with doping in An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese highlights ancient and modern Chinese silk DATE: May 6 humans to enhance sporting performance, artists, curated by internationally acclaimed works, with around 100 pieces due to be TIME: 8am similar interventions to ensure outcome in New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo- showcased at the QM Gallery in Katara over a VENUE: Sharq Village and Spa competition are also apparent in animals Qiang, will be on view at the QM Gallery period of 6 weeks. Swim for a Cause on May 6, 2016/Friday (horses, dogs, camels). Practices such as Al Riwaq. The exhibition will be the major from 8am, partnered with Six Senses Spa and administrations of steroids, inorganic highlight presented in the context of the Al Gannas Qatar Charity. All proceedings will go towards substances such as cobalt, as well as, gene Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks DATE: Until Oct 30 providing safe drinking water for those who doping may be far more prevalent amongst exemplifying each and every artist’s unique TIME: 9am -11:30am need it. Whether you want to give your casual competing animals. artistic language and methodology will be VENUE: Al Gannas Society strokes some real purpose, or make the miles displayed in individual galleries. Al Gannas Association is participating in you swim count for a cause close to your QSports Summer Camp the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by heart, Swim 500m or 1000m and see the DATE: June 19-Sept1 organising many activities for the students real impact of your actions on your personal TIME: 8am-1pm every Monday and Wednesday of the week. giving footprint. Register now to start making VENUE: Al Jazeera Academy These activities include explanations on all the miles you cover, time you spend in Registration for QSports Summer Camp hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons the pool and calories you burn in the process 2016 is now open. QSports summer camps and preys, in addition to workshop on how to count for humanity. are committed to providing a safe, fun and carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of skill-based experience for kids between the goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic Swiss Week ages of four and 14. We have a dedicated coff ee, etc. DATE: May 3- 5 team of specialist kid’s coaches and classes TIME: 6:30 pm and activities are safe, planned, progressive, VENUE: Hyatt active, creative, inclusive and designed to Get ready for a proper Swiss experience maximize participation of all children by from 3 to 5 May, 6:30 pm until 11:30 pm, off ering a variety of activities. starting with a folk music band fl own all the way from Switzerland followed by the best fondue, raclette and rösti prepared by guest Swiss chef Heinz Rufi bach. Book your table and savour an authentic Swiss buff et priced at QR250 per person. Call 77982400 for bookings and enquiries.

Qatar Internship Fair DATE: May 4-7 TIME: 10am VENUE: The Gate Mall Get ready for Qatar’s fi rst ever Professional Qatari Agricultural Product Yards Networking and Internship Fair at The Gate DATE: Until June 30 Mall! Are you a young professional between VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al the ages of 16 and 29 looking for experience Khor, Al Wakrah and credit towards your education or trying The Ministry of Environment has opened to bolster your CV? Are you a company Shifting Sands the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product looking to meet your next all star employee DATE: Until July 7 yards for selling locally produced fruits, or get to know other businesses? The Qatar VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work Internship Fair 2016 is the place to make it Museum, Alsamariyah in these yards will continue for seven months. happen. MA students of UCL Qatar are organising The yards will operate three days a week on and curating an exhibition as part of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am IDdesign Yamativo Salsa Classes UCLQurates. In the very recent past, Qatar to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa DATE: Until May 6 DATE: Every Monday has undergone a signifi cant transformation; operating at the same times throughout the Meet a designer from IDdesign for spring TIME: 7pm through these developments, people have had week. renovation ideas and give your home a fresh, VENUE: Radisson Blu to adapt to the changing landscape in which new look. Face-to-face consultations are It’s always fun and always challenging. they live. available throughout the month free of Let’s meet and learn some moves every FOODIE CHOICE charge. Book now! E-mail marcom@equinox. Monday night. You don’t need to do Chinese Silk Art com.qa to secure your spot. anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate DATE: Until May 9 RESTAURANT: E lements level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be VENUE: QM Gallery in Katara LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals there are Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club. The second major exhibition of the Qatar Elements features a vibrant menu for DATE: May 31-June 1 China 2016 Year of Culture, ‘Silks from the breakfast and lunch in buff et style and dinner TIME: 8am Spring Exhibition MIA Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’, presents silk with a la carte menu. Signature dishes include VENUE: Doha Marriott Hotel DATE: Until July 16 as a theme, and as a special local product such off erings as Peking duck, Oriental mixed ADLQatar’s 6th Annual Symposium: TIME: 10:30am- 5pm of Zhejiang that played an important role grilled, lobster red curry, beef black pepper Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals: VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq in trade along the Silk Road. The exhibition and salmon teriyaki.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I am a wanderer” — Shorena Janiashvili, Georgian music star

My concerts take me all over the world and I happily allow them to lead me wherever they want to

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my Heart — a seven-piece band By Anand Holla that gives old Georgian folk songs a thorough wash of rich jazz and world music treatment. With her ust as the calloused other equally successful project, hands of a toiling man or Shorena Rocks, she and her three the distinctly muscular mates hammer out an infectious legs of a football player mix of classic rock and groovy reveal their line of work, funk. JShorena Janiashvili’s entire being “Music of my Heart has soul is an instant giveaway to the energy, whereas Shorena Rocks is musician in her. more about body energy, maybe,” “I can’t live without music,” the 20-something vocalist says, she tells Community, sitting in “While the former is meant for an empty restaurant of the hotel large concert halls, the latter is she has stopped by at in Doha, good to go at any club or stage that sounding like someone describing has an audience ready to let their their inseparable lover, “Music is hair down.” me, music is what is inside of me, As far back as she can remember, music is what I am made of.” That’s music was her destination. She perhaps why it’s all so palpable; a studied law in Georgia, learned to rhythm to her personality, an aura play guitar and piano but never of an artiste, and a restless urge to really took formal music training. break into a song. “When I was 20, I worked as a Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, host for a music show on TV for Shorena is the proverbial rockstar teenagers. The show producers in two totally diff erent realms. The struck a deal with a Lithuanian Tbilisi-born Georgian singer- TV channel. Around that time, I songwriter delves deep into the went to Lithuania for what was recesses of both, her soul and her supposed to be just two weeks of homeland’s cultural core, in the work. I have already lived eight CANDID: “I can’t live without music,” says Shorena Janiashvili. mesmerisingly ambient Music of years in Lithuania now,” she says Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

PROWESS: Shorena Janiashvili during a performance. “I had come to Doha to just take the city in, meet my friends and connect with other musicians. I love this country so much”

sophisticated, contemporary spin. After connecting with some of the fi nest jazz musicians of Lithuania, including Lithuanian modern jazz musician and pianist Dimitrij Golovanov, Shorena had embarked on a boundless journey of repurposing Georgian folk music by injecting a heady shot of jazz into it. The themes of Music of my Heart range from a Georgian man’s love towards a Georgian woman, to a song about a mother who lost her child, or the beauty and magnifi cence of the Georgian mountains. “It’s an ambitious project. We take old Georgian folk songs that are based on barely three or four notes and we weave lavish, layered IMMERSED: Shorena, seemingly lost in a moment, on stage. compositions from it. But the soul of the song remains the same,” and chuckles. great producers and amazing Shorena explains, “We travel a fairytale, and everybody in the Her singing and swagger on stage, Just when Shorena went musicians.” lot, playing at festival and expos audience would be able to “feel” with a band she had barely found to Lithuania, in 2008, a war Soon enough, Shorena was across Europe and beyond. It’s an the music and the words. Music time to rehearse with, was quite broke out between Georgia and winning awards and hearts across amazing adventure.” from the Heart, therefore, isn’t exceptional. “I had come to Doha Russia. “There was an anti-war the nation and beyond. She even Shorena’s deep, robust voice has an exaggerated promise; it’s an to just take the city in, meet my demonstration in front of the fi ne-tuned her vocal prowess by a way of animating the faintest of exalted reality. “We try to be as friends and connect with other Russian embassy. The Georgian learning from the fi nest talents in emotions. When the Lithuanian true to the music as we possibly musicians. I love this country so embassy called us and asked us to the business. press asks her about it, she jokes can. It’s a beautiful feeling to be much. I am feeling terrible about join the demonstration, in which “I believe in life experiences. that probably, in her past life, she able to connect with our music and having to leave Doha so soon. I just the Lithuanian president was I completed my academics and I had a really hard time as all these our audience at such a deep level,” couldn’t feel the time pass,” she present as well. I was asked to sing know what theoretical knowledge feelings and emotions come from she says. says, laughing. Tavisupleba (Georgian national is all about but it just can’t match “somewhere deep inside of her, And then there’s the That certainly means she will anthem) there. A producer from the tremendous amount of insight somewhere far away”. “I certainly wholesomely untamed Shorena return to Doha soon, and talks LNK TV station liked my singing and wisdom one gains on one’s put my everything into my fi rst who sets the stage on fi re with are already on for a concert later and invited me to participate in a craft by meeting and learning from album Music of my Heart, which her livewire spirit, by inhabiting this year. “I won’t settle in Doha music competition. Eventually, I artistes along the way,” she says. was released in October 2012,” says the head-banging, arms-in- though. I can’t stay anywhere for was invited to another televised Having sung Georgian folk songs Shorena. the-air arena of Shorena Rocks. long anyway,” she says, “I am a singing competition, in which and performed Georgian national The idea was to concoct a In fact, Shorena put out a quick, traveller, a wanderer. My concerts I fi nished third. What that dances right from her childhood, musical synthesis such that the unpublicised rock show, last take me all over the world and I experience helped me earn was the calling became clearer by the performance would stir up a week, at a hotel in Doha with a happily allow them to lead me the opportunity to work with day — Georgian folk music with a moody atmosphere of a compelling Qatar-based Filipino rock band. wherever they want to.” 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY WEATHER ADDICT

WATER STRESSED: An Indian resident uses a cart on railway tracks to move containers of drinking water after collection from a water point at Tindharia Hills some 30kms from Siliguri on April 28. The government estimates that 330 million people in India are aff ected by the drought. Photo by AFP Extreme heat hits India landmass quicker than the Indian Ocean. Hot 48C once, and that was on July 30. However, stories emerging of children succumbing By Steff Gaulter air rises, so the air over the hot land lifts, and whereas in Doha we scurry from one air to heat stress while waiting to collect for air from over the sea rushes in to take its place. conditioned building to another, in India, air water for their families. This replacement air has been sitting over the conditioned buildings are scarce. I bet not Heat stress isn’t always something that t’s already unbearably hot in India. Indian Ocean for months and is laden with many of us would be able to cope without air happens instantaneously. If the heat persists, Temperatures are well above average moisture. As it moves northwards over land, conditioning for very long in Doha. it can accumulate over time. The longer the across many parts of the country and it brings heavy rain which sweeps across Sri The conditions in India are also exacerbated heat wave continues, the worse the conditions there’s no let up on the cards. The heat Lanka then northwards through India and into by the fact that much the country is in the become. Last year, a heat wave in the second should be building across India at this Pakistan. grip of a severe drought. The monsoon rains half of May led to the death of more than 2,500 Itime of year, but not to this extreme. The heat is therefore vital for the rains to were disastrously below average over the people. This was India’s second deadliest heat Spring heat is an essential part of India’s form, but this year the heat has set in much past two years. The government estimates wave on record. climate, because this is what triggers the earlier than usual. In some parts of the that 330 million people in India are aff ected If the heat does continue across the country monsoon rains. They spread across the region country, the temperatures have been over 5C by the drought, which incredibly is a quarter throughout May, this could turn out to be a due to the diff erence in heating between the higher than the average at this time of year and of the entire population. The heat will be major humanitarian disaster. To avoid this, land and the sea, which is why the monsoon is the weather has already proved deadly. exacerbating the drought, by accelerating some pre-monsoon showers are needed to known as the world’s largest sea breeze. Given that we live in Qatar, most of us evaporation and dehydrating. This means cool things down. We all know that the land heats up quicker understand the diffi culties of dealing with hot crops would need more moisture than usual, When the rains do fi nally arrive, it is vitally than the sea. After all, at some point most of weather. Sometimes we hear stories of heat and locals would need to drink more water to important that they are plentiful. The current us have run into the sea on a hot day. We’ve waves in other parts of the world that make ensure they remain hydrated. drought is so severe that special trains have run out of necessity, rather than fun, because us chuckle inwardly, amused that weather we In return, the drought will also be been commissioned to move millions of litres the sand has burnt our feet and we know the would consider cool, is classed as a heat wave. making the conditions of the heat wave of water to parts of the country where the cooler sea will bring relief. There are many India, however, is not one of these places. In more unbearable for the residents. Some wells have run dry. A third year of below- reasons that sand is hotter than the sea, India, hot really is hot. wells and rivers have run dry, so the extra average rainfall would be disastrous. not least because the sea is transparent and On Saturday, April 23, a temperature of 48C water that is required in the heat wave is continuously moving, so the sun ends up was reported in Titlagarh in eastern India’s more difficult to come by. Locals are forced (The author is Senior Weather Presenter heating a fairly large volume of water, whereas Odisha state. This is as hot as it typically gets to walk further to find drinkable water or at Al Jazeera English channel. She can be it only heats the top surface of the land. in Doha in the summer. Last year, the offi cial queue longer in the searing heat. This has contacted on steff [email protected] Similarly, the sun also heats the huge Asian readings taken at Doha Airport only touched already proved fatal for some, with tragic or on Twitter at @WeatherSteff ) Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Embark on a ‘Chinese Treasure Trail’ By Anand Holla

n view of the ongoing Qatar- China 2016 Year of Culture and a series of related events and activities, the Qatar Museums (QM) is also urging the people Iof Qatar to embark on a ‘Chinese Treasure Trail’, so as to learn more about the “historic relationships which have shaped Chinese and Islamic art since the 9th century”. Four months into the year, the Qatar-China Year of Culture has taken off to a fl ying start with the unveiling of, among other events, two major exhibitions – ‘What About the Art? Contemporary Art from China’, and ‘Silks from the Silk Road – Chinese Silk Art’. While the former is on until July 16, the fascinating Silks from the Silk Road will come to a close soon. If you haven’t yet caught this exhibition at Building 10, Katara, do yourself a favour and visit. Refl ecting the rich artistry of Chinese silk in terms of art, techniques and fashion design over thousands of years, the exhibition also provides insight into the Silk Road, which was a bridge for economic and cultural exchange between East and West. This exhibition includes 100 selected silk products and modern artistic works of silk garments, as well as other accompanying exhibits such as ceramic tea sets and tea works. New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, who is the curator of “What about the Art?” exhibition, Silks from the Silk Road - Chinese Art of Silk is the first exhibition that travels from China National Silk Museum to Qatar. recently told Community about the signifi cance of Chinese art as the exchange of artistic ideas and which, when fi red, imitated the an entity, “It is after reviewing the techniques. Porcelain, textiles and white porcelain of China. In China, works of more than 200 artists paper were traded to the Middle East the cobalt blue mined in Iraq that we narrowed down to about 25 whilst glass, minerals and spices provided the stunning colours for artists. I visited their studios and were traded back to China,” the QM’s their blue and white ceramics which eventually got it down to 15 artists, Years of Culture says, explaining the were then traded back to the Islamic whose works we see here in Doha’s Chinese Treasure Trail. world.” “What About the Art?” exhibition. Drawing attention to the cross- As for the silk trade, it reached Chinese art is in itself quite a cultural infl uences, Years of Culture as far as the Indian subcontinent, popular theme. There have been explains, “Islamic artistic infl uence the Middle East, Europe, and over 200 to 300 exhibitions on this in China was at its height during the North Africa and the collective theme, which is in fact, impressive, fi rst centuries following the Islamic routes came to be known as the because very rarely can a country conquest after the 7th century. Silk Road. The “Silks from the Silk in this world can imagine the art The infl uence of Chinese art in the Road” exhibition provides a unique of its country [to be thematically Islamic world was mainly refl ected insight into silk, by showcasing 100 exhibited].” in ceramics and other small arts. selected silk products and modern That somewhat puts into Since the earliest trade with China, artistic works of silk garments, perspective Qatar Museums asking potters from the Islamic world tried as well as other supplementary people, via their Years of Culture to replicate the fi ne white-bodied exhibits such as ceramic tea sets portal, to explore the ‘Chinese ceramics they so admired.” and tea works. Treasure Trail’ by taking the self- Ceramics in the Middle East Shining a light on the rich silk guided walking tour through the were usually thick but relatively heritage, China National Silk permanent galleries at the Museum fragile and early attempts to recreate Museum, in collaboration with of Islamic Art so as to explore some Chinese porcelain focused on QM, has put out a selection from of the remarkable Chinese objects the use of a white glaze, Years of its ancient and modern Chinese in the collection. “These objects Culture points out and says, “Several Silk treasures that demonstrate the refl ect both the trade and commerce centuries later the Islamic craftsmen artistry of Chinese silk-making This ovoid Beijing glass bowl, a rare example of the use of incised calligraphy between the Islamic world and developed fritware, a paste with culture and industry at Building 10, on glass, can be found in the Introductory Gallery on Floor 2 of the Museum China via the ‘Silk Road’ as well as small quantities of clay and glass Katara, which is open until May 9. of Islamic Art. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY

FC Bidda beats AMU Alumni Association in football match

The AMU Alumni Association played a football match against FC Bidda at the Al Jazeera Academy recently. The 60-minute-match started with FC Bidda scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes. The AMU team was able to reduce the lead to one goal in the 17th minute. Five minutes later, FC Bidda’s Prince Thomas scored another goal, making the score 3-1. The AMU team was able to manage one more goal before the referee blew the final whistle, losing to FC Bidda 3-2.

Warm reception to C P Kunjumuhammed at FCC

Friends Cultural Centre (FCC) gave a warm reception to veteran social and education activist C P Kunjumuhammed recently. Kunjumuhammed is also the Secretary of JDT Islam Orphanage and Institution, Trustee of PM Foundation and Executive Director of KRS. He was received by P P Abdul Rahim, former chairman of the governing body of FCC; Rafeeq Mechery, member of the executive committee of FCC; T C Abdul Rasheed; and Hasanul Banna. Kunjumuhammed said, “FCC activities and their well-organised library deserve appreciation.”

QAID holds workshop on dental hygiene at DPS-Modern Indian School

The Qatar Association of Indian Dentists (QAID) partnered with the Ministry of Public Health as part of the GCC Oral Health Week to conduct a workshop for the Class 4 students of the DPS-Modern Indian School. The team, headed by Dr Parvez and Dr Sunil, told the children about understanding the importance of dental care and oral hygiene. The Obituary accommodation in the city’s workshop ended with a quiz competition. Umm Ghuwaliana area on Friday evening. The person, identified as Aneesh Velayudhan Chedampassery (32), was reportedly working as a watchman in an automobile firm in Doha. It is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased was a native of Thiruvampady in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, sources told this newspaper. The body has been moved to the Indian found dead Hamad Hospital mortuary and An Indian expatriate was efforts are underway to repatriate found dead at his company’s it to his native place in India. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Pakistan Education Centre holds its Annual Certificate Distribution Ceremony

The Pakistan Education Centre held its Annual Certificate Distribution Ceremony recently, in which it honoured students who bagged the top three positions in their respective classes in the school’s annual examination. The toppers from KG to Class VIII were awarded merit certificates. Principal Nargis Raza Otho was the chief guest.

Noble International School holds investiture ceremony

Noble International School held its investiture ceremony recently. The head boy, head girl, sports and house captains for the four diff erent houses — Frigate, Eider, Pintail and Teal — were adorned with sashes and badges by Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed and by other house masters and house mistresses. The new head boy of the school is Mohammed Mishal and the head girl is Ayesha Sadath. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY GU-Q students prepare to graduate and change the world

t’s that time of year in Doha when one of Arabic (fus-ha) here in GU-Q, which was the most notable milestones in a person’s both enlightening and traumatic. I realised I life is recognised with barely contained lost something for not being exposed to Arab excitement, inspiring formality, and an history, culture, and arts – it took an American eye to the future: college graduation. university to teach me that.” IEven as frenetic construction eff orts continue She pursued an Honors thesis in her major putting the fi nal touches on Education City, titled “Acknowledging the Lost Generation: A young men and women are preparing to don Study of English in Qatar’s Education System”. the traditional cap and gown to mark the After graduation, she hopes to work for Teach transition from student to graduate. for Qatar, with plans to eventually pursue a Hessa al-Noaimi Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) graduate degree in education. students Hessa al-Noaimi, Deena Newaz, The experience of an international aff airs and Thanos Sardellis are just three of the 68 education that Georgetown off ers benefi ts from GU-Q students who will be joining 340 alumni the unique diversity of its Doha campus. That who have worn the cap and gown since the includes Thanos Sardellis who came to GU-Q school fi rst opened its Doha campus doors in from Greece. Once he settled in, Thanos didn’t 2005. And they also represent the promise of waste any time, joining the GU-Q football and a liberal arts education that is gaining value basketball teams and taking part in the Model in a region seeking to diversify the economy United Nations. and workforce as a critical step in building “I also travelled to Ireland with the award- Deena Newaz a sustainable future. The impact of that winning Zones of Confl ict, Zones of Peace education is already being felt. programme, which takes students to areas of major that would help her shed light on issues “We have to break out of the box ethnic, political, religious and social confl ict, that are the most important to her. that assumes all Qataris share the same in order to better understand the causes of the “Initially I chose CULP because I wanted to background, the same opportunities with no confl ict and the process of reconciliation. At study gender and violence in the Global South, incentives to work or succeed in education Georgetown, there is this big focus on ‘learning and this was the only major to work with because they’re all seemingly privileged,” outside of the classroom’, and this is the fi rst Subaltern studies, which focuses on groups al-Noaimi, a Qatari student who followed in time I really experienced that.” that lack social mobility.” her sister’s footsteps to study at Georgetown, But it was his participation in The Hoya She recently fi nished her Honors thesis on speaks passionately about education. She feels Empowerment and Learning Program, or the ethics of giving a voice to the abuse victims that the focus on English, while a vital aspect HELP, which encourages students to volunteer of the 1971 war in Bangladesh. “I argued that of education in a globalised world, has left her their time teaching English and other skills to academic and state narratives are caught up Arabic-speaking cohort struggling to succeed participating staff , that had the most impact on in diff erent stakeholders. It’s important to in either language. “The lack of incentive is him. “I started HELP with an interest of giving recognise the stories of these women without not the only problem, but it’s also the issue back to my community, but in the process, it re-traumatising them and without laying claim of language profi ciency in both Arabic and changed me and my campus experience.” to the truth.” Thanos Sardellis English. Lacking the ability to express yourself For Thanos, the world is his oyster, and Deena will also be graduating with a confi dently in a certain language is bound to he looks forward to exploring teaching Certifi cate in American Studies, the equivalent career change made all the diff erence. disenfranchise anyone.” opportunities in Latin America after of a minor degree in Georgetown. Her thesis “When you come to Georgetown, you She credits the Heritage Learners Arabic graduation. “Capturing the Ferguson Movement in 140 unlearn things you knew, you gain valuable language programme for native speakers “You’re constantly facing world events at Characters or Less” studied the role of twitter experiences, skills, and develop intellectually. pioneered at GU-Q for changing the way she GU-Q. So I’m excited to graduate,” says Deena in social movements. You become critical and compassionate about views the challenges her generation faces, as Newaz, who is also a Culture and Politics “In high school, I focused on math and everything that’s going on. And then that’s well as the solutions for them. “I’m Qatari, major, undeterred by the mounting negative science, and majored in biology. I was all set to when you discover that though you came to but I attended English-language schools my news headlines from across the globe. Deena, go to medical school. I wanted to change the school to change the world, it’s you who is whole life. I only became profi cient in Standard who was born and raised in Doha, chose a world.” She says her parents’ support of her changed.”

IIQS conducts Family Day

The Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyors-Qatar Chapter (IIQS) conducted its Family Day recently. ICC President Girish Kumar was the chief guest, while Arvind Patel, ICBF president, and NV Raghavan, EF chairman, were the guests of honour. The musical programme was led by Indian playback singer and television anchor Sumi Aravind. IIQS members presented dances and also a fashion show on the occasion. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 COMMUNITY

CMU-Q students explore careers with Qatar’s top companies

Students networked with prospective employers from organisations across Qatar during the recent through career coaching sessions, workshops and presentations, and events. ‘Network to Get Work’ gathering hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q). “Networking events allow students to get a better sense of the employment landscape in Qatar and The event, supported by Nestlé, was a platform for more than 100 CMU-Q students to explore what sort of career path they would like to pursue,” said Ilker Baybars, dean and CEO of CMU-Q. “This internships and job opportunities off ered by 40 local and international organisations representing was also an excellent opportunity for organizations to meet our students and see how talented and various industries. The participating companies had technical and business line managers available accomplished they are.” so students could discuss in detail their specific qualifications. While several of the participating companies have long-standing, formal partnerships with CMU-Q, for CMU-Q’s Career Development Off ice (CDO) provides career-related support for students and alumni 27 companies this was a first introduction to the university and its students.

MES shines in national talent search contest

The students of MES won 23 gold medals by securing 90% and above in the 36th National Talent Search Contest in Mathematics, GK and Science conducted by The Central Institute of General Knowledge Learning (CIGKL) Delhi for the academic year 2015-16. Students who secured 100% marks were awarded Special Appreciation Certificates and Shields. Certificates were issued to all the students who scored more than 50% marks in the contest. About 202 students represented the school in the competition. 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY MOTORING BMW Individual 7 Series meets Montblanc

ast week, the BMW Group took the wraps off the newest member of the BMW 7 Series range with an exclusive launch event held in the historical buildings that are home to BMW The Montblanc for BMW Centennial fountain GroupL Classic. The BMW Individual 7 Series pen. “THE NEXT 100 YEARS”, of which just 100 edition will be built, shared the limelight with an exclusive insight into the worlds of the two the Montblanc for BMW Centennial Fountain luxury purveyors. The audience members Pen. The exclusive writing instrument has been could see for themselves the “deep passion for co-designed by BMW and Montblanc and will supreme quality, handcrafted perfection and be handed to every owner of the centennial contemporary luxury that forms a common BMW model. bond between the two companies.” Amid the unique surroundings of BMW Acting as compère for the around 160 Classic (where BMW manufactured its fi rst guests throughout the evening was Désirée aircraft engines 100 years ago) at a recent Duray, while innovative Peruvian-Japanese event, a select audience was treated to an fusion creations from world-famous chef extraordinary presentation. The event started Nobu Matsuhisa provided the culinary with the two stars of the evening concealed in a The BMW Individual 7 Series “THE NEXT 100 YEARS”. accompaniment. striking cocoon installation in the centre of the The collaboration got off to a very room. Speeches from Hildegard Wortmann, special edition and the Montblanc for BMW the event. successful start in the autumn of 2015 with Head of Product Management Automobile Centennial Fountain Pen in front of a mirrored The design talk was followed by an exclusive the “Montblanc for BMW” special collection, und Aftersales, and Jérôme Lambert, CEO of mosaic. craftsmanship exhibition organised by comprising a select range of leather ware Montblanc, preceded the unveiling. A design presentation by Karim Habib, BMW Individual and Maison Montblanc. articles and writing instruments inspired by the A dance performance by the Spellbound Head of Design BMW Automobiles, and During the workshop, a BMW leather expert design of the new BMW 7 Series. Now, BMW Contemporary Ballet company further Zaim Kamal, Creative Director at Montblanc, and a calligraphy master from Montblanc and Montblanc have taken their fl ourishing heightened the sense of excitement, before and a stimulating talk focusing on latest demonstrated the intricate processes of partnership a step further with the jointly- the cocoon fi nally opened to reveal the BMW design trends, precision craftsmanship and hand-braided piping and the fi ne art of designed Montblanc for BMW Centennial Individual 7 Series “THE NEXT 100 YEARS” contemporary luxury, marked the highlight of calligraphy, and off ered the assembled guests Fountain Pen. Ford Mustang best-selling sports coupe globally 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

says. “That unmistakable V8 warble is a hot commodity outside the US.” To date, more than 16,600 2016 Camaro SS more customers in Europe have ordered a Ford Mustang, which went on sale there last summer. Shipments from Flat Rock Assembly Plant, exclusive powerful than ever production home to Mustang, began in the latter half of 2015. Of the 13,000 sold last year, 4,700 are now he 2016 Chevrolet Camaro enabled by an all-new lighter The new Ford Mustang. in customer hands. SS is establishing a new architecture. The 6.2L V-8 is SAE- In fourth-quarter 2015, Mustang performance benchmark certifi ed at 455 lb-ft of torque (617 n its fi rst year of global decades, so it was time for the was the best-selling sports coupe in the sport car segment Nm). availability, Ford Mustang Americans to return the favour in China as exports made their way for Middle East To make it not only the best became the world’s best-selling with the worldwide launch of to dealerships in volume, according Tcustomers. Designed to be lighter, Camaro SS ever, but one of the sports coupe. Demand for the new Mustang,” says Erich to IHS registration data. Buyers in more powerful, refi ned, with more best performance cars available, the iconic pony car remains Merkle, Ford sales analyst. China favour EcoBoost versions. advanced technology, the Camaro Chevrolet reduced its mass by insatiable.I “Global markets have responded In its fi rst three months on sale in SS set to prove its performance about 90kg, added Camaro SS’s According to company analysis in a huge way. Ford Mustang was Australia, Mustang ranks as the best- capabilities with an extreme 0-100 most powerful engine with the new of the most recent registration data the only sports coupe in the world selling sports coupe. Demand is so mph-0 test. 6.2L direct-injected Small Block from IHS Automotive, Ford sold with more than 100,000 units strong, the pony car was initially sold As the most powerful Camaro SS V-8 rated at 455 hp (339 kW) and around 110,000 Mustang Coupes registered last year.” out through 2017, but an additional ever built, the vehicle went from a 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm), and globally in 2015 – topping all other Global data for 2015 suggests 2,000 Mustangs are slated to ship standing start, accelerated to 100 added Magnetic Ride Control active sports coupe competitors. Mustang has room to grow overseas Down Under by the end of this year. mph and then back to a complete suspension. That record was achieved despite this year as many markets begin to More than 90 percent of buyers in stop in 313 meters – 100 meters less All 2016 Camaro owners will limited availability for most of take delivery of their full allotment. Australia and New Zealand are opting than the closest competition. receive a new level of customer the year in such key markets like So far, Merkle notes, global for the V8 version. The 0-100 mph-0 test experience courtesy of Chevrolet China and the United Kingdom. customers are most interested in V8- In March, Mustang sales of incorporates both acceleration and Complete Care. The comprehensive Additionally, Ford sold around equipped Mustangs. 12,563 cars in the United States braking to showcase performance aftersales package promises 30,000 Mustang Convertibles, for “While much of the growth in outperformed combined sales of and handling. This test is a additional value with competitive total nameplate sales of 141,868 Mustang demand in the United 12,248 for its competitors, according guide to display the Camaro SS’ and transparent maintenance vehicles – making Mustang far and States has come from coastal markets to published fi gures. Mustang was sporting prowess, in addition to pricing; one-hour servicing; two away the best-selling two-door – especially Southern California the best-selling sports coupe in the its 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds days advanced booking; a regional sports car in the world. – and millennials opting for the US for all of 2015 and through the (automatic). three-year/100,000-km warranty; “US consumers have enjoyed 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, buyers in fi rst quarter of 2016, according to The Camaro SS provides a faster, and four years of regional 24x7 interesting foreign sports cars for other countries prefer the V8,” he industry-reported numbers. more nimble driving experience, roadside assistance. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

Tinker, Tailor

ARTIST COWBOY JOCKEY TAILOR AUTHOR CUTLER LAWYER TINKER BANKER DOCTOR MILLER TRADER BARBER DRAPER PORTER WAITER BROKER EDITOR SAILOR WELDER CABBIE FARMER SINGER WRITER 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. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Intellect (4) 2. Spotless (10) 8. Coarseness (10) 3. Eat (4) 9. Happy-go-lucky (8) 4. Rue (6) 10. Merit (4) 5. Pick (6) 12. Melodious (6) 6. Much troubled (8) 14. Even if... (6) 7. Sharp (4) 15. Striking tool (6) 11. Unmindful (10) 17. Poverty (6) 13. Express discontent (8) 18. Touch (4) 16. Keep (6) 19. Dreadful (8) 17. Spongy (6) 21. Anxiety (10) 18. Ado (4) 22. Chiefly (4) 20. Detail (4)

Cryptic Clues

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ACROSS DOWN 1. Wisdom over royal summons (4) 2. If a farm gun goes off you’ll see this 8. He gets the sack at Xmas (5,5) scruffy type (10) 9. See Sal score anyway in team- 3. Ruler of the last Saracen empire (4) game (8) 4. Complete agreement of federation on 10. Ill-met over love of book (4) Sunday (6) 12. Pusher of that of little value (6) 5. Tender, overbearing occupation (6) 14. A change concerning guise (6) 6. Lazy, and shot full of inconsistency (8) 15. Bear the expense of a car, say (6) 7. Lies around in the water (4) Yesterday’s Solutions 17. Fish for dodgy loans - about a 11. Train me to manipulate Oriental puppet thousand (6) (10) QUICK CRYPTIC 18. Losing head - sudden windfall is a 13. Garments made by West End Across: 7 Cargo; 8 Precise; 9 Incense; 10 Across: 7 Vault; 8 Sealant; 9 Ravioli; 10 Grief; 12 responsibility (4) troublemakers? (8) 19. It sorts out the wheat from the 16. Hate of French exam (6) Usurp; 12 Astrologer; 15 Truculence; 18 Lying; 19 Impersonal; 15 In stitches; 18 Grout; 19 General; chaff (8) 17. Point to creep doing graffiti (6) Complex; 21 Courser; 22 Stern. 21 Retsina; 22 Ernie. 21. Taking this road is the quick route 18. Free love with writer! (4) Down: 1 Accidental; 2 Price; 3 Boon; 4 Appear; 5 Down: 1 Overtaking; 2 Suave; 3 Otto; 4 Aspire; 5 (10) 20. So tailless yak is often eaten by Republic; 6 Divulge; 11 Perplexing; 13 Sluggish; Largesse; 6 Valiant; 11 Fall asleep; 13 Maintain; 14 22. Region of the Far East (4) vegetarians (4) 14 Furious; 16 Escort; 17 Sleep; 20 Muse. Escorts; 16 Cognac; 17 Crank; 20 Noel. 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Raising backyard chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement at home

eople choose restaurants that take a “brooder guard” to help keep them warm. purchase a wide selection of chicken coops pride in buying from local farms This can be as simple as a cardboard box or and hutches, or fi nd detailed instructions for and cooking in season, many circular cardboard fence. Add a heat source, building coops. families have brought these farm- such as a 250-watt infrared bulb placed 18 to-table values home with them. inches above the ground. Disinfect the area z Chicks require diff erent kinds of feed than ThatP may feel like the latest trend to emerge with chlorine or ammonia and spread a few adult birds. Until they’re about 8 weeks old, from the culinary world, but its roots run inches of wood shavings on the ground. The chicks should eat a special chick “starter feed” deep on family farms; the benefi ts of growing day before bringing chicks home, turn on with more of the protein that young birds need. your own food and living “backyard- the lamp to ensure the litter is thoroughly Feed them following the bag directions, but to-table” have been practised there for warm. only buy a month’s supply at a time to ensure generations. the minerals and vitamins stay fresh. A backyard-to-table lifestyle has countless z Poultry require clean, fresh water at benefi ts: saving money at the grocery store, every age. A 1-gallon chick waterer refreshed z Between eight and 18 weeks, your fl ock living more sustainably, knowing exactly regularly will provide plenty of hydration for a should be eating “grower feed.” A grower where your healthy foods come from and small fl ock. formulation helps a young hen develop into spending quality time with your family — to a reliable egg layer. At 18 weeks, your fl ock name a few. And, for families seeking to grow z Keep the lamp on 24 hours a day during can transition to adult feed. To encourage more of their own food, it’s important to know the fi rst week the chicks are in their new egg production, a feed with 16 to 20 percent the appeal raising backyard chickens plays in home, and then gradually reduce the amount protein is recommended. “Layer feed” living this movement year-round. of light to 12 to 13 hours per day. contains calcium so eggshells stay hard. Many people begin exploring the backyard- to-table trend by raising their own vegetables, z Pay attention to how the chicks behave. In about 24 weeks, your fl ock will be fruits and herbs, but you don’t have to stop If they crowd into the corners of the brooding established, and your family can begin there. area, away from the lamp, they may be feeling enjoying fresh, wholesome eggs every day. As The chicken experts off er some tips to get too warm. If they chirp a lot and huddle under well, home gardeners will enjoy the natural you started: the lamp in a pile, they may be feeling cold. pest control and outstanding fertiliser chickens naturally provide. z Before buying chicks, prepare. They’re z At 6 weeks old, chicks should be ready babies and will need special care, including to move in to their chicken coop. You can ©Brandpoint

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

The Moon in your friendship zone makes this a great day to plan Don’t feel as if everyone is out doing fun things today and you’re The Moon shines in your fellow air sign of Aquarius today, your ninth something fun with the people you love to hang out with most. not doing anything. It’s simply not true Taurus. Not everyone makes house of higher learning, overseas travel and philosophy. Which Brunch, lunch, a movie or dinner. plans today — it’s a day of rest for many. makes it a great day to read a book!

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Don’t let someone play mind games with you today Cancers. You Today’s Moon shines in Aquarius — your one on one relationship If you feel the need to do something out of character today, go right have enough going on without letting someone get inside your head zone. Don’t push your other half into doing something they don’t ahead Virgos. Mercury your ruler and the planet of clear thinking is and jiggle it all around! want to do today — like going shopping or driving miles to find a out of phase, so you might be more adventurous than usual. ‘quiet spot’.

LIBRA SCOR PIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Today’s Moon shines in Aquarius, your fifth house of romance, Avoid messy and heated debates today Scorpios. Nothing is You know from watching other people, that being loud and creativity and self–fulfilment, making this a wonderful day for you to that important that you have to argue and raise your voice over obnoxious isn’t cool — especially when out and about in public. do something fun with your other half or the person you are dating. something or someone. That’s why no matter what happens today, you’re not going to be ‘that person’, are you?

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

Money and how you choose to spend it is on your mind today with The Moon in your sign today could have some of you feeling more Unless you’re 100% certain about something, don’t push ahead with the Moon shining on your second house of self–esteem and self– emotionally vulnerable than usual. While you might not like feeling it today Pisces. You will wish you hadn’t when it all lands back in your worth. If you know you can’t buy anything, don’t go shopping! this way, it’s good to open up every now and again. lap again later in the week. Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Farhan Akhtar admits to being an avid reader

Actor-fi lmmaker Farhan Akhtar says he “enjoys” reading biographies of artistic and creative people. Farhan, also known as Bollywood’s talent house, shared that he likes to spend time reading. “I am currently reading ‘Something Like an Autobiography’. It’s about the director Akira Kurosawa, his memories of his childhood and of his life. I do enjoy reading biographies and especially of artistic people and creative people,” Farhan said in a statement. The actor, who has also made a place for himself as a singer, is currently working on Rock On 2. He will be seen singing as well as acting in the upcoming fi lm. — IANS BIBILOPHILE: Farhan Akhtar

Sonam made me proud The Dil Dhadakne Do actor was with Neerja: Anil Kapoor in New Delhi with actor Farhan Akhtar for the announcement Actor Anil Kapoor says that of the 17th edition of the Sonam Kapoor’s portrayal of late air International Indian Film Academy hostess Neerja Bhanot in the biopic (IIFA) awards. The four-day titled Neerja made him a proud cinematic celebration will be held father. in Spain from June 23. The 59-year-old says that he is The actor, who has 40 years of happy to see the change of trend experience, is also excited to see in fi lmmaking. “There are changes his son Harshvardhan making his in fi lmmaking. People are making acting debut with Mirza Sahiba. fi lms on sports personalities and “I am excited to see him on athletes. Even Neerja is based on the screen. I think he got a great start REACHING OUT: Manoj Bajpayee life of a girl who was not so popular in the form of director Rakeysh before the fi lm was released. Now Omprakash Mehra. They are so people know her,” said Anil. committed to craft and cinema so When IANS asked if the fi lm I am sure he is in right hands. The I bring honest characters to made him proud, he said: “Very fi lm is releasing on October 7,” he Much.” said. — IANS audience: Manoj Bajpayee

ctor Manoj Bajpayee, do that too,” the 47-year-old actor with the support the fi lm is who will be seen as added. garnering from the industry. “When a traffi c constable in Manoj is also to meet senior personalities like Salman Khan and the upcoming thriller offi cials of traffi c police. Rishi Kapoor are taking interest Traffi c, believes that Traffi c is based on a road trip about the fi lm, it is a great support heA always brings honest characters from Mumbai to Pune. The story for us. Shah Rukh is my old friend. in front of the audience through revolves around transportation I felt thankful to him, he came to his fi lms. “I believe I do good of a harvested heart for a heart meet me at the time of promotion. movies and bring honest characters transplant case, chasing a strict I am grateful to all of them. I feel all to the audience. I try to give a deadline. During the mission, these good things are happening due satisfying experience to moviegoers. the characters face numerous to Rajesh Pillai’s blessings,” Manoj Therefore, whatever is needed diffi culties and obstacles, traffi c said. I would do that so that the fi lm being one of them. Rajesh Pillai, the director of reaches to the maximum people,” Bollywood A-listers like Shah Traffi c, passed away earlier this year. Manoj said. Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were Produced by Deepak Dhar of “I am always available for seen promoting the fi lm on social Endemol India and presented by promotions. Whatever I am needed media and at the events. Both Foxstar Studios, Traffi c also stars to do I will do that. Even if they ask the superstars are rooting for the Jimmy Shergill, Divya Dutta and me to stand on the road wearing success of Traffi c. Sachin Khedekar. It hits theatres on a traffi c constable costume, I can The Aligarh actor is overwhelmed May 6. — IANS ALL IN THE FAMILY: Anil Kapoor, left, and Sonam Kapoor.

Real life fi lms are more Sarabjit’s wife,” she said at the similarity is that, in both the exciting: Richa Chadha launch of the song Tung lak from fi lms the characters are ageing as Sarbjit last week. the fi lm proceeds. While my role Actress Richa Chadha, who will “Sukhpreet Kaur (Sarabjit’s in Gangs of Wasseypur is a fi ery, soon be seen in Omung Kumar’s wife) isn’t a famous character. outspoken and a loud woman, biopic Sarbjit, says real life interests Although, I did not have to learn here, I am a silent housewife whose her more than a fi lm. Sarbjit is the body language, mannerism for husband isn’t present at home. She based on the life of Indian farmer the role as Randeep (Hooda) had to. has to take the entire responsibility Sarabjit Singh, who strayed However, mentally, I had to prepare of her in-laws and her child. into Pakistan, was convicted of myself a lot. I take a lot of interest Sukhpreet is lively at fi rst and terrorism and spying in Pakistan in preparing such kind of roles but gradually changes when she faces and sentenced to death. as an actor, I would love to portray tragedy in her life.” “I am more interested in real life both, real character or fi ctional,” Besides, Richa, Aishwarya Rai than a fi lm. Therefore, when a fi lm she added. Bachchan will be seen essaying the is made from real life incidents that Unlike her character Nagma role of Sarabjit’s sister Dalbir Kaur seems to be more exciting for me. I Khatun in Gangs of Wasseypur, in the fi lm and Randeep Hooda as am lucky to have that opportunity Richa says her character in Sarbjit Sarabjit. The fi lm is set to release on REAL CHALLENGE: Richa Chadha to portray a real life character as is a subdued wife. “The only May 20. — IANS 18 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD The show goes on Days of Our Lives stars talk longevity, social media. By Abbie Bennett

Lauren Koslow

LONG HAUL: Billy Flynn

om or grandma been syndicated around the world. begins. “They don’t exactly run watching “her It joins just four other it by us usually,” Rogers said, stories” has continuously running soaps laughing. “But it’s wonderful. I been a time- now: The Bold and the Beautiful, thank God every day that I’m still honoured tradition General Hospital and The Young there.” Min American households. It’s and the Restless. “There’s New generations are added to difficult to find someone whose nothing else like this. It’s such an the show all the time, including family member didn’t, at one time extraordinary thing,” said Lauren relative newcomer Billy Flynn, or another, indulge in the genre Koslow, who plays Kate Roberts, who plays Chad DiMera. characterised by amnesia, comas, an accomplished business woman “I’m glad that these beautiful resurrections and evil twins. and devoted mother who has women have done so well over But amid the drama and myriad had to claw her way to the top, the years to allow me to be part Suzanne Rogers plot lines, it’s easy to forget that soap on Days. Koslow has been on the of this,” he said of Rogers and operas also capture life, love and show more than 20 years. “You Koslow. “I’m in awe of them.” “I don’t think people realise “I think we’re in it for the long relationships in a way that viewers grow up with this show. You With the show fi lming as many how much fans can impact story haul now,” Koslow said. “As long connect with over years — even don’t get that with primetime as two episodes per day, actors lines. If fans really love something as people love the show, we’re decades. Three of the stars of Days or movies. This is something grow quickly with their characters. or really hate something, that here.” of Our Lives were in Raleigh recently unique,” she said. “You grow up and then (your absolutely influences the writing,” Days is the last daytime drama and spoke to The News & Observer Suzanne Rogers has been a part characters) have kids and then Koslow said. remaining on NBC, but continues about the unique longevity of soaps, of the cast for 43 years as Maggie their kids have kids,” Flynn said. “We like for people to connect to earn positive ratings. Second what it’s like to face an audience that Horton. “What’s amazing is it’s “As you grow older, you evolve as a with us on social media, so now runs of episodes also are offered knows your characters better than still vibrant,” she said of the show, person and your character evolves we hear from fans there, too. on SOAPnet, and episodes are you do and how social media can which passed the 12,000 episode and matures, so it’s this never- That’s important to us. There’s available to purchase on iTunes. infl uence story lines. mark in 2013. “We’re looking ending cycle. “You might get great social media surrounding Rogers, Koslow and Flynn said Days of Our Lives, an NBC forward to the future.” abducted or brainwashed every few the show. It’s a great way to the show is about five months daytime drama, is one of the The stars often are just as years,” he added. interact with the show.” ahead of itself in filming, and longest-running scripted surprised as viewers by plot twists Days of Our Lives is reaching The Days stars said they’re they’re excited for viewers to see television programmes in the and the fate of their characters, audiences in whole new ways and thankful to fans for continued what they’ve been working on. world. The show has aired nearly they said, because they don’t see viewers are having a bigger impact support of the show and have no “Just sit tight,” Rogers said. “It’s every weekday since 1965 and has scripts until shortly before filming than ever, the stars said. plans of slowing down. going to be great.” — TNS Sunday, May 1, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Channing Tatum got a gift ever from my wifey,” Channing horse for his birthday wrote. And alongside a video in which the actor’s face appears Actor Channing Tatum received to be covered in bright paint, he a horse from his wife and actress posted: “Braveheart paint by Evie, Jenna Dewan Tatum for his new rescue horse named Cajun on birthday. The actor, who turned a sunset ride. (sic)” 36 last week, took to his Instagram Meanwhile, Jenna wished her account and shared a series of spouse a happy birthday on her photographs of the new addition own Instagram page with a loving to their family, whom he has message. “’To love someone named Cajun, reports femalefirst. deeply gives you strength. Being co.uk. loved by someone deeply gives Channing captioned an image of you courage.’ - Lao Tzu. Happy the horse saddled up and grazing birthday to my lifer. (sic)” Jenna beside their trailer. “Best birthday posted. — IANS

Disney announces Jungle Book, Maleficent sequels

isney confi rmed last some of which Disney has previously Disney also confi rmed Jungle week it is planning confi rmed – the statement Cruise — starring Dwayne “The sequels for box offi ce represents the studio’s fi rst offi cial Rock” Johnson and based on a smashes The Jungle announcement accompanied by a theme-park ride — among the Book and Malefi cent roll-out schedule. list of projects, all of which will andD announced nine new live- The studio plans to release live- be given dates over the coming action movies mostly inspired by action fairy tales in December 2017, months. Among the less well- its animated back catalogue. April 2018 and December 2019, known projects making up the The studio also confi rmed it said, without revealing which list is A Wrinkle in Time, a poorly widespread rumors of a Mary movies had been allocated to each received 2003 TV adaption of Poppins sequel starring Emily slot. The company will also release a 1960s sci-fi novel, and The Blunt, and Cruella, a spin-off live-action movies in August and Nutcracker and the Four Realms. of 101 Dalmatians with Emma December 2018, it added. Based on the 1816 fairy tale The Stone. Angelina Jolie will reprise Disney has raided its back Nutcracker and the Mouse King by her role as Malefi cent with Linda catalogue of fairy tales in recent E.T.A. Hoff mann, the story was the Woolverton once again taking on years for money-spinners such as inspiration for Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s script duties while director Jon Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella The Nutcracker, perhaps the Favreau revisits the story of man- and Malefi cent, which made a world’s most famous ballet. cub Mowgli for Jungle Book 2, the combined $2.5bn. Disney’s announcement made studio said in a statement. Over the coming months, no mention of Aladdin spin-off Reese Witherspoon will take a Alice Through the Looking Glass Genies, Mulan, Pinocchio, The leading role in Tinker Bell, a remake and Beauty and the Beast are Sword in the Stone or Winnie the of Peter Pan, Disney said, while Tim expected to fi ll theatres, while The Pooh, all rumored to be getting Burton will take the helm for Dumbo, Jungle Book has taken in $192mn the live-action treatment along a modern retelling of the 1941 domestically, trouncing the with Night on Bald Mountain, Disney classic. While speculation competition in the fi rst two weeks reportedly a remake of Fantasia. about all the fi lms has been rife — since its release. — AFP ON A HIGH: Channing Tatum

Aniston transformed Stephen Merchant joins husband’s wardrobe Jackman’s Wolverine 3

Actress Jennifer Aniston gave British actor-producer Stephen husband Justin Theroux’s wardrobe Merchant has joined the cast of a makeover. The 47-year-old has Fox’s Wolverine 3, opposite actors incorporated a splash of colour into Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart. her husband’s closet because she was The fi lm will start shooting in May, fed up of him wearing bland garments with James Mangold directing all the time, reports people.com. David James Kelly’s script, reports “Colour! Not just black, it’s quite variety.com. adorable,” she said. Jackman has asserted that the The former Friends actress, who third Wolverine fi lm will be his fi nal was crowned the world’s most appearance as the character. Boyd beautiful woman of 2016 by People Holbrook came on board two weeks magazine on April 20, shared that her ago as the main villain in Wolverine fashion sense has altered since she 3. got married eight months ago. The Wolverine was the sixth fi lm “Well, let me tell you. I think I’m in the X-Men universe, followed pretty much the same but he really by X-Men: Days of Future Past, enjoys me in a skinny jeans, which I Deadpool and X-Men: Apocalypse, loathe. But I think I have more skinny which opens May 27. Wolverine jeans these days than normal,” she 3 will be the 10th fi lm in the said. — IANS DASH OF COLOUR: Jennifer Aniston franchise. — IANS 20 GULF TIMES Sunday, May 1, 2016 COMMUNITY

Adab, which will again be held later this year, they do proper research on the poets before inviting them. This year they will decide the names in May. “We have many members who are so good in poetry, Gulf poets celebrate they are known across the region and some of them are even known in India and Pakistan for their poetry,” said Atiq. And the local poets from Qatar indeed proved they were equally competitive. Iqbal Tariq, Bahrain, drew an evening of verses applause for his style and his poetry from the audience with couplets like Apni janib safar main kaise The poetry symposium organised by Shaiqee Ne Fun saw a large karun, hosla paye-shal hai he nahin (How may I travel towards myself, my wounded feet have given up). participation of litterateurs from the region. By Umer Nangiana Riaz Shahid, a prominent Urdu poet who has participated in poetry sessions across the world, presented some of his new work. Ahmed Adil from Bahrain, spelled a new life into the session with his crisp couplets like Khara tha main pasehman phir waheen par, jahan se laghzishon ka silsila tha (Embarrased, I was standing once again at the same spot, from where I had started making mistakes). A number of local poets recited poems and ghazals in Pakistan’s national and provincial languages such as Punjabi at the mushaira that was held in connection with Pakistan Day. Rashid Nizam, the Community Welfare Attache at the embassy of Pakistan was the chief guest at the occasion. Shaiqee Ne Fun, a leading socio- cultural organisation of Pakistani expatriates, in connection with the Pakistan National Day celebrations. The forum was founded by Malik Museeb-ur-Rehman in 1993, who passed away in April 2006. Since inception, Shaiqee Ne Fun had been organising high-profi le concerts by inviting top classical, pop and ghazal singers from Pakistan. Among the artistes who have been invited so far by the forum include Iqbal Bano, Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, Abida Perveen, Ghulam Ali, Humaira Arshad, Rustam GETTING LYRICAL: A large number of poetry lovers gathered to listen to the poets from across the region. Photos by Umer Nangiana Fateh Ali Khan, Rifaqat Ali Khan, Shamaila Khan, Saira Naseem, Rabi ehrayon main umr humari the top literary forums operational Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Shaiqee Ne Fun, told Community. Peerzada,Shahid Hussain, Iram rait huyi, ghar walon ne under the umbrella organisation UAE, Oman and others, the poets “This time our members decided Hussain, Nisar Butt, Ali Sher and tajmahal ta’ameer kiya (It Majlis-e-Farogh-e-Urdu Adab engrossed the Doha audience into that we should have an inter-Gulf Wazir Afzal. was us who expended in (Organisation for Promotion of a trance. mushaira. It would give a chance After Rehman’s death, Shaiqee the sands of desert; while Urdu Language), witnessed a galaxy “We have been organising multi- to many poets from diff erent Gulf Ne Fun started holding ‘Memorial Sthe loved ones built palaces). This of poets from the region gathering lingual poetry sessions through the states to get together. Our members Lectures’ in his memory. The was Yaqoob Tasawur, a well-known at the auditorium of Pakistan platform of Shaiqee Ne Fun Doha. who themselves are poets are in fi rst Memorial Lecture was given poet from United Arab Emirates, embassy. Poets presented poetry in diff erent touch with poets from these states. by Peshawar Public Service who was chairing the recent sitting The Inter-Gulf mushaira was regional languages of Pakistan They suggest their names and we Commission NWFP (now Khyber of Shaiqee Ne Fun, Doha. continuation of the Shaiqee’s including Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, invite them,” he added. Pakhtunkhawa) Chairman Abdullah This year’s mushaira (poetry) tradition of celebrating diversity. Balochi and even Memon language,” Atiq said in the bigger mushaira on August 25, 2006, while the session by Shaiqee Ne Fun, one of Coming from countries such as Mohammad Atiq, the chairman of from Majlis-e-Farogh-e-Urdu- second lecture was given by Professor Fateh Mohammad Malik, Pakistan’s eminent scholar and Rector of International Islamic University, Islamabad, on April 24, 2009. Since 2009, Shaiqee Ne Fun has been holding multi-lingual mushairas. Local Pakistani poets have participated in the mushairas held in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2015. Among others the poets who participated were Rashid Niaz, Fartash Syed, Mohammad Shafi q Akhter, Shaukat Ali Naz, Farzana Safdar, and many others from Doha. The session was attended by a large number of Urdu poetry lovers who sat till late in the night. Mohammad Atiq, Chairman, Shaiqee Ne Fun Qatar, left, presenting a shield to Dinner was served to the guests at Rashid Nizam, the Community Welfare Attache, Pakistan embassy. Riaz Shahid reciting his poetry. the conclusion of the session.