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COVER STORY Should you see Marriage Story, Laundromat and The King at home or in a theatre? P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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SYNOPSIS: A man tries to protect his daughter from the Light of My Life dangers of the world after a devastating plague wipes out DIRECTION: Casey Affl eck most of the female population. CAST: Bill Skarsgård, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark 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 Saaho a gang of heavily armed thugs in the city. With the city Qatar Airways 40253374 DIRECTION: Sujeeth under ﬁ re and people’s lives at risk, the one man has to give CAST: Shraddha Kapoor, Prabas everything he has got to take the city back. SYNOPSIS: A man uses an arsenal of weapons to battle THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall

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Community Editor For movie timings and Kamran Rehmat further details please scan e-mail: [email protected] the QR code above with your Telephone: 44466405 mobile phone camera or visit qatarcinemas.com Fax: 44350474 Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The paradox Netflix wants to give its worldwide subscriber base early, preferably immediate access to major year-end movies, but it also wants to reap much-coveted plaudits from an industry that still largely regards the company’s business model with fear and contempt, writes Justin Chang

arriage Story, a critical at Telluride and will likely generate more precious moment of their togetherness standout at this year’s in upcoming dates at the Toronto and even when those moments become Venice International New York fi lm festivals — is a lacerating increasingly unbearable. I’ve seen The Film Festival, begins blow-by-blow portrait of Charlie Looking away, of course, will be with some of the and Nicole’s separation and divorce, possible for the viewer who watches Laundromat twice Mloveliest, most emotionally resonant a sequence of events loosely based on Marriage Story, with a remote control fi lmmaking of writer-director Noah the end of Baumbach’s marriage to the in hand, on Netfl ix, where it will be and can attest that Baumbach’s career. actress Jennifer Jason Leigh. available for streaming to subscribers it benefits from a The title doesn’t lie: We listen Cheerful as that sounds, it’s also an starting December 6. Before that, the as Charlie (Adam Driver), a theatre audience picture through and through. movie will play for a month in theatres second viewing, director, sings the praises of his actress There are scenes that earn spontaneous (beginning November 6), in line with wife, Nicole (Scarlett Johansson), and applause, many of them involving Netfl ix’s recent strategy of ensuring which means it’s gently ribs her for some of her more Laura Dern’s scream of a performance some exclusive theatrical play for its far from the worst endearing fl aws; she does the same for as Nicole’s ruthless divorce attorney. most anticipated year-end feature him. These voice-over testimonials And there are others that make you all titles. Similar plans are being made for ‘thing to watch play out over two fl eeting, gorgeous but sigh with pleasure, including two the Netfl ix movies The Laundromat, montages of their everyday life and musical numbers that are all the more Steven Soderbergh’s seething-with-a- with a remote work together in New York, a city whose delightful for being so unexpected, and smile comedy about the Panama Papers bustling streets and tight interiors will which feel like wondrous throwbacks scandal, and David Michod’s majestic control soon recede as the movie looks west to a bygone era of Hollywood historical epic The King, both of which in hand toward Los Angeles and the marriage entertainment. premiered alongside Marriage Story in abruptly heads south. More than most movies, Marriage Venice. If you saw Marriage Story here on Story draws its power from your A monthlong exclusive theatrical the Lido, the island where the Venice inability, as a spectator, to look away: window is also planned for Martin — Justin Chang, Film Festival is held, you might have For two hours and 15 minutes, you Scorsese’s gangster drama The Irishman, felt a charge of emotion run through the are trapped in this marriage with Netfl ix’s biggest and most anticipated film critic audience, or heard a collective intake of Charlie and Nicole, experiencing its feature title of 2019, which will open the breath, at that key moment and others. death throes alongside them, and New York Film Festival on September ’ The movie — which also played to raves you can’t help but cherish every last 27. It’s a compromise solution after Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY months of negotiations between (Ben Mendelsohn), never could, the streaming giant and Scorsese, the young Henry submits to a long a longtime champion of theatrical and diffi cult test of his physical cinema who had been pushing and psychological mettle, during for a wide release. (Though the which he will match wits with the longstanding disagreement arrogant young dauphin of France between Netfl ix and major (a hilarious Robert Pattinson, a exhibition chains over the length of French taunter worthy of Monty theatrical windows will prevent a Python and the Holy Grail) and true “wide” release.) rely on his advisers, especially his irascible longtime friend Sir John Ongoing experiment Falstaff (a soulful Joel Edgerton). Marriage Story and The Irishman Game of Thrones has long since are thus among the latest tests of laid waste to the idea that scheming the Netfl ix experiment, which will royals and clashing swords are force them to bear the burden of strictly the domain of the cinema. confl icting corporate priorities. But The King doesn’t derive its Netfl ix wants to give its worldwide splendour from nonstop narrative subscriber base early, preferably drive or megabudget production immediate access to major year- values; it comes from its sense of end movies, but it also wants concentration and its uniquely to reap much-coveted plaudits, cinematic rhythms. It’s a movie chiefl y Academy Awards, from an that draws you in slowly, with a industry that still largely regards gravity that makes itself felt in the the company’s business model with deliberation of its camera movements fear and contempt. and the magnetic gaze of its star. Can you disrupt an industry Certainly if there were any and earn its admiration at the remaining doubt that Chalamet is same time? Alfonso Cuaron’s an actor, a heartthrob and a style Roma — which began its festival icon for the ages, it was decisively run at Venice last year (where it refuted by the movie’s Venice won the Golden Lion), enjoyed premiere, which began with — and a pre-streaming theatrical run perhaps never fully recovered from and appeared to come within a IN A NUTSHELL: The film is a lacerating blow-by-blow portrait of Charlie and Nicole’s separation and divorce, a — the sight of Chalamet ruling whisper of the best picture Oscar sequence of events loosely based on the end of Baumbach’s marriage to the actress Jennifer Jason Leigh. the red carpet with his signature — answered the question with crown of curls and a pale gray a decisive “maybe.” It remains a an energetic comic explainer on Banderas and Oldman’s shtick were Opening on a corpse-strewn fi eld silk-and-satin suit. Asked how he striking anomaly and a reminder fi nancial malfeasance, with a subtle as funny as the movie seems to think of battle in the early 15th century, felt being at the festival for the fi rst of the inherent contradictions in undercurrent of rage that pulses it is, though if belly laughs are not Michod’s movie continually time, Chalamet answered with a Netfl ix’s strategy: It’s a movie that unexpectedly throughout. forthcoming, the abrupt fourth-wall poses that question as it charts reference to last year’s most iconic might never have existed in its fi nal Antonio Banderas and a thickly ruptures and shifts in scenery do the reluctant rise of Henry V (a Lido arrival: “I feel like Lady Gaga form without a streaming giant, German-accented Gary Oldman add layer upon layer of giddy and superb Timothee Chalamet), on the boat.” but also it’s also a movie whose play the real-life fi gures Ramon ultimately disquieting comic artifi ce. a stripling who would be king. It’s not the kind of thing you see ruminative pacing and immaculate Fonseca and Jürgen Mossack, I’ve seen The Laundromat twice and Hoping to achieve the peace that every day, on Netfl ix or otherwise. visuals clearly demand to be seen heads of a law fi rm not known or can attest that it benefi ts from a his malevolent father, Henry IV —Los Angeles Times/TNS on the big screen. employed for its scruples. Together second viewing, which means it’s far It would be fascinating to see they glibly navigate us through a from the worst thing to watch with a Netfl ix’s never-to-be-disclosed complex and duplicitous world of remote control in hand. records on how many subscribers off shore accounts, shell companies actually watched Roma to and daisy-chain insurance scams, Royal presence completion and how many gave as laid out by the author Jake The King, by contrast, merits up partway through. (My own Bernstein in his book Secrecy the sustained grandeur of a informal sampling suggests there World: Inside the Panama Papers theatrical presentation. With its are many more of the latter.) A Investigation of Illicit Money pummelling scenes of mud-and- general audience that struggles to Networks and the Global Elite. blood combat, its majestic, nearly watch a poetic black-and-white Meryl Streep provides a crucial monochrome widescreen images art fi lm from start to fi nish is a emotional counterweight as a and its beautifully broody Nicholas disheartening commentary on our woman who loses her husband in Britell score, this plainspoken but movie culture. But it also suggests a tragic accident and, upon trying unfailingly intelligent adaptation of that the convenience of streaming to collect her insurance payout, Shakespeare’s Henriad demands and entertainment options is making it quickly fi nds herself a hapless ultimately earns your surrender. The increasingly hard for the audience victim of a new global economy incisiveness of Michod’s direction, to surrender to a work of art. where every so-called company which some viewers may recall from The completion rates on Marriage turns out to be an empty shell. his contemporary-set art-house Story will almost certainly be higher: The Laundromat cleverly adopts thrillers Animal Kingdom and The It’s in English and features movie its own shell-like structure, tucking Rover, works well for a costume stars, and despite its two-hour- random surprises and subplots into epic that deftly slices through plus running time, it moves swiftly secret compartments and treating its the presumptions of the English and with a rich vein of physical own playfully disjointed narrative as monarchy. and verbal comedy that off sets the a sleight-of-hand exercise. I do wish War — what is it good for? slow-and-steady number it does on your emotions. And while the movie’s images have a fl uidity and capaciousness that sometimes feel The King merits the sustained new to Baumbach’s work, they will nonetheless slip eff ortlessly onto grandeur of a theatrical your television (or computer) screen presentation. With its with little loss of impact. The same could be said of The pummelling scenes of mud-and- Laundromat, Soderbergh’s larky and confrontational spin cycle blood combat, its majestic, nearly of a movie about the wages of capitalism, a subject that has monochrome widescreen images, informed the fi lmmaker’s work the adaptation of Shakespeare’s from The Girlfriend Experience to Magic Mike. Although less Henriad demands and earns aggressive or frenetic in its swagger than The Big Short, the your surrender new picture similarly functions as 6 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY

IOSH conducts monthly branch meeting

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Qatar recently held its monthly branch mentioned the nearest restrooms for the convenience of the attendees, which was followed meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel. Alan Crawford, Branch-Chair, opened the meeting. He by a presentation by Tom Olliver on rail projects. Tina Balachandra also presented on outlined for what is expected of the members in the case of an emergency. He also the occasion highlighting internal stress and safety related behaviour. The meeting was pointed out all the locations of emergency exit routes of the building. Meanwhile, he also attended by over 120 people.

MES wins big in badminton championship

MES Indian School recently won the CBSE Qatar Cluster Badminton Championship in under 14 Suresh, Mohammed Yaseen Abdul Rasak, Nihal Mohamed Riyas and Mohamed Jasim Ismail, and 19 boys’ categories, organised by Doha Modern Indian School. MES team has qualified to Under 19 Boys Category; Nirmal Ram, Mishal Mohamed Riyas, Mohamed Arshad Nisar and take part in the CBSE National Badminton Tournament, to be conducted at Varanasi, India, in Albin John, Under 17 Boys Category; and Anaha, Sanjana, Anushree and Daslin, Under 19 Girls December. MES boys under 17 and girls under 19 categories also won the second runners up Category. trophies. Players of MES who represented the school in various categories of the tournament, Teachers of the Department of Physical Education at MES coached the students. Hameeda included Arjun Shine, Slevin Remus and Kelvin Joji, Under 14 Boys Category; Shaff in Reyods Kadar, Principal of MES, congratulated the winners for their hard work and eff ort.

SIS marks Teachers’ Day

Student Council Members of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently organised an event teachers for continuous eff orts in making the learning process a meaningful experience. The to mark Teachers’ Day. K C Abdul Latheef, President of School Management Committee, also event featured cultural fiesta of songs, dance and games, which were followed by a football match attended the event. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of SIS, thanked the between the staff members and the students. 6 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY A look back at US Open history

Venus and Serena Williams became the fi rst sisters to meet in a grand slam fi nal at the US Open in 2001. Their 2001 encounter saw elder sister Venus defeat Serena in straight sets. The Williams sisters are the only two women during the open era to play each other in four consecutive Grand Slam fi nals: from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open. How many of these were won by Venus? In New York, concrete None. The younger Serena won jungle where dreams are all four of these fi nals. made of,” sings Alicia Keys. Well, for the world’s How are fans of Scuderia best tennis players, they Ferrari in Formula One dream“ of hoisting aloft the US popularly known as? Open trophy. Yes, the violent Tifosi. In Italian, this word grunts of the world’s best tennis literally means ‘those infected by players joined the Big Apple’s city typhus’, in the sense of someone symphony with the year’s fi nal acting in a fevered manner. In Grand Slam. some countries, the word is used From Newport to Forest Hills to to denote people who make ‘tifo’ Philadelphia, back to Forest Hills or choreography display in the and then fi nally to the ash dump stands of an arena or stadium in of Flushing Meadows, it has been connection with a sport event. a long and fascinating journey. The fi rst tournament was held in The recently unveiled emblem August 1881 at the Newport Casino of the 22nd edition of the FIFA in Newport, Rhode Island and was World Cup in Qatar has Arabic initially open only to members LEGEND: Arthur Ashe, right, became the first (and remains the only) African-American male tennis player to win the calligraphy inspired typeface, of the US National Lawn Tennis US Open and Wimbledon singles titles. with extended lines between Association. This was more of an letters. What is this expansion upper crust, society event and the on off ering the best tennis players which showcases past winners In 1950, at a time when the called in Arabic cursive scripts? bests of tennis were pariahs in a in the world the richest total prize of this acclaimed prize. History majority of America was still Kashida or Kasheeda. sport in which they should have money in the sport. The total player almost weighed Williams and segregated, she made history been pillars. prize money for the 2019 edition is the ridiculously talented Bianca by becoming the fi rst African- Name the popular “colonel” With the beginning of the “Open now over $57 million. The winners Andreescu in the women’s singles American to compete for the who opened his fi rst restaurant Era” in 1968, the name changed of the men’s and women’s singles fi nal on Saturday. The one younger US National Championships. inside a gas station and, from the US Championships to the tournaments will each receive a by nearly 19 years – the biggest age She would go on to become interestingly, once sued US Open. Arthur Ashe won as an record $3.85 million prize. First- gap in a slam fi nal in the Open era – the fi rst black athlete to play Kentucky Fried Chicken for $122 amateur, and the main stadium at round losers will also benefi t thanks held steady. at Wimbledon a year later and million. The world celebrates the USTA Billie Jean King National to the focus on fairer prize money The grand dame of tennis the fi rst black player to win the his 129th birthday today (9th Tennis Center — the largest tennis- distribution with $58,000 landing cracked, despite launching a French Open, Wimbledon, and September). specifi c stadium in the world — was in their accounts after an early exit. valiant, yet desperate, fi ghtback in the US Open née US National Colonel Sanders, the founder of later named after him. “To have a chance to play for 3.5 the second set. Championships in singles KFC. Before moving to the hard million $— I would have played at 12 By wee hours of today we will competition, with a career total courts at the Flushing Meadows, noon in the Sahara desert,” tweeted know if Rafa gets to his fourth US of 11 Gland Slam titles. The 2019 After which English singer, US Open used to be a clay Connors on the extreme heat that Open crown and 19th Grand Slam US Open started with offi cials songwriter and peace activist is and before that a grass court aff ected the Queens last year. title, otherwise just one major short unveiling a statue of her outside the airport in Liverpool, serving tournament, making it the only Tiff any & Co has been creating of Roger Federer’s men’s mark of the Arthur Ashe Stadium. North-West England, named? major tournament to have been the US Open trophies in sterling 20 Slams. Should he win, it would Name this tennis sensation and John Lennon. played on three surfaces. Tennis silver since 1987. mark the 12th straight major win professional golfer. icon Jimmy Connors is the only The champions only receive by a member of the “Big Three” of Athea Gibson. Identify the below motor player to have won the US Open - a full-size replica of the event’s Nadal, Federer and Novak Djokovic. racing driver and founder of a on grass(1974), on clay(1976) and trophy engraved with their name Welcome to another match of Martina Navratilova won her luxury sports car manufacturer on hard courts(1978). For the most and not the actual trophy raised Nutty’s Infotainment.YAYS! It’s last US Open title in 2006 when which turns 80 this Friday, the men’s singles titles in the Open at the champions ceremony Time. she teamed up with doubles thirteenth. His car constructor Era at the US Open, he shares the legend Bob Bryan to win the has been the most dominant record with Pete Sampras and Roger mixed doubles championship. constructor at the Italian Grand Federer. King Roger won his fi ve in What was her age at that time? Prix at Monza, also considered consecutive years 2003-2008, a 49 years its home-track. feat nonpareil. Tribe NI.yays The US Open is the only Grand Arthur Ashe was still a Slam tournament with a fi nal set 1. Which game, introduced by a Japanese arcade game lieutenant in the US Army tiebreaker, with the fi nal set of a manufacturer in 1980, had a central character that resembled a when he won the fi rst US Open. match decided, if required, in a small pizza with a slice cut-out? Ironically, instead of collecting tiebreak game at 6-6. Pac-Man. the $14,000 winner cheque, The US Open made history (Rafa Sanchez, Newton International School, Doha) how much did he receive? with gender equality. Men and $280, a $20/day per day for the 14 women receive the same amount 2. ‘They danced by the light of the moon’ is the last line of which days of competition. of prize money — a tradition that nonsense poem by Edward Lear, written for a three-year-old girl, started in 1973 after Billie Jean Janet Symonds? Who is the only person in the King threatened a boycott if the ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ US Open history to take part in pay wasn’t equal. The tournament (Mano Jawad, Self-employed, Kenya) the Men’s Circuit as well as in gave in, designating tennis as the Women’s Circuit? the fi rst major sport to pay equal Do you have some interesting bytes to share? And, does yourvibe Dr Renee Richards, who had prize money for men and women. attract you to the ‘Tribe NI.yays!’ Every week two of your best questions previously played as Richard (Answer next week. Answer to Prize money continued to climb will be featured here. Please do write to us at [email protected]. Raskind and then underwent a sex last week’s photo-quiz: Jimmy astronomically and it prides itself reassignment surgery. Connors.) Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

NWS and NRNA-NCC mark Teej festival

Nepalese Women Society (NWS) and the women The event kicked off with an interactive session with branch of Non-Resident Nepalese Association – five prominent Nepali women in Qatar, including National Co-ordination Council (NRNA-NCC) recently Sarita Bhandari, Maya K C, Nanu Ghale, Renuka Karki organised an event to mark Teej festival, a festival and Januka Basnet. The discussed various issues, celebrated by women mainly in Nepal and North India including breast cancer, its symptoms and remedies, to welcome the monsoon season, on the premises importance of being an independent woman, rules of the Embassy of Nepal. The event was chaired by and regulations an expat should follow, ways of Amina Khan, Vice President of NRNA-NCC. Reecha becoming independent and empowered through Bhatterai, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Nepal, skill cultivation, Nepali women in Qatar and how they was the chief guest on the occasion. The event was contribute to the household income and the rights of attended by notable personalities, including Maya Nepali women in choosing career paths. KC, Third Secretary at the embassy of Nepal; Jeena The interactive session, was followed by cultural Adhikari, Sarita Bhandari, Female Vice President of performances and songs. Speaking on the occasion, NRNA-NCC Qatar; and Nanu Ghale, Vice President Reecha Bhatterai applauded the efforts of the of Nepalese Folk and Duet Song Academy – Qatar organisers. Amina Khan of NWS proposed a vote of (NFDSA). The event was attended by over 200 Nepali thanks. The event was compered by Ambika Khatri. women and girls. – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

ICC organises cultural and dance programme

Indian Cultural Centre, and Contemporary, which in association with DPS was followed by a Kathak Modern Indian School (DPS- sequence. MIS) and Team Noopura Manikantan A P, President recently organised a of ICC, welcomed the cultural and classical dance gathering and felicitated the programme at the Ashoka artistes with the appreciation Hall, ICC. plaques. Speaking on the Team Noopura presented occasion, he said that Classical dance forms, the programme was a including Bho Shambho, continuation of the initiative Varnam and Thillana. by Indian Cultural Centre The students of DPS-MIS along with all ICC associate performed a group song organisations, Indian and a classical and a semi schools and Indian cultural classical dance sequence. institutions in Qatar, to have The group also presented cultural shows on every a couple of motivational week at the Ashoka Hall. songs. The students Nirmala Shanmugapadian, then presented a semi- Cultural Co-ordinator at ICC, classical fusion of popular conducted the programme Indian classical dances, and Anjan Ganguly, Joint including Bharatanatyam, Secretary, proposed a vote Keralanadanam, Kalari of thanks.

MES conducts QMS internal auditor training programme

MES Indian School (MES) recently organised an internal auditor training programme for its staff process involved in Internal Audit and detailed the attendees about their responsibilities in achieving members as part of its quality management system. A total of 60 participants attended the session. quality policies besides briefing them on the objectives related to evaluating and improving the Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, also attended the session and highlighted the importance of internal eff ectiveness of management. The session also dealt with aspects, including ‘leadership commitment auditing. and employee involvement in the successful implementation and improvement of an organisation’s Rajiv Fernando, Training Manager and Auditor, conducted a session on Internal Audit. He elaborated the Quality Management System’ and basis of ‘Management System Standard.’ 8 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY

SILVER WINNERS: The Onslaught Racing Dragons Qatar recently won a silver medal for 800m International Category in 17th Padang International Dragon Boat Festival held at Padang, Indonesia. International dragon boat teams from various countries, including Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia participated in the tournament. The Onslaught Racing Dragons Qatar Team went through a three-month training before participating in the final tournament.

LIS celebrates Teachers’ Day

Loyola International Schools – Oasis branch recently organised an event to mark Teachers’ Day. A ceremony was conducted to felicitate the teachers for their hard work. Shifa P Shaikh, Principal of LIS Oasis branch, unveiled the photo corner of ‘Loyola Fairies’ as a surprise to the teachers and students, which was followed by a cultural programme, featuring songs and dance performances. LIS – Al Nasr branch also organised an event as part of Teachers’ Day celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, P K V Prasad, Principal of Al Nasr branch, appreciated all the teachers for their hard work and dedication. He urged the teachers to learn and grow in this noble profession, which was followed by musical performances. Sarat, Director of LIS, also urged the teachers continue bestowing students with wisdom and knowledge.

MES inaugurates swimming session for kids

The Kindergarten Section of MES Indian School recently inaugurated swimming session for KG present in the pool area. “Swimming activity is one of the most popular extra-curricular activities students at the Aquatic Complex of the school. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, inaugurated that children enjoy and be benefited. Teaching children to swim and encouraging them to swim the session. The coaching session for the kids will be carried out during the school hours under regularly at the tender age will have significant benefits for their health and safety aspects,” said the supervision of trained personnel. Expert trainers and two attenders with lifeguards will be Hameeda Kadar. Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 OFFBEAT COMMUNITY Cultural institutions around the world wrestle with shady donations Museums from New York to Paris are increasingly under pressure to look more deeply into where their wealthy patrons get their money. Some have cut ties, even as it means losing millions in funding, writes Christina Horsten, Sabine Glaubitz and Gerd Roth

rom New York to having paid around 13 million Paris, protests about euros to Islamist groups, including potentially dirty money Islamic State, to keep its cement being used to fi nance plant in Syria running. museums and artists are The problem of toxic money is Fgetting louder. Even Germany’s not new. The Louvre introduced publicly supported cultural scene a “sponsoring” charter in 2003 isn’t exempt: Artists are asking that pledges not to enter into any questions about where funding funding agreements with partners comes from. that could damage its image. The latest escalation focuses But questions about how on the billionaire Sackler family. patrons derive their wealth are US photographer Nan Goldin has becoming more and more frequent. rallied support for her protests In Germany, these kinds of against the Sacklers, whose disputes have come up before. company Purdue Pharma produces Berlin owes its world-famous the pain reliever Oxycontin. collection of contemporary art Several lawsuits allege that the to the art collector and patron drug was falsely marketed as non- Friedrich Christian Flick. His addictive, and it’s been blamed for grandfather, Friedrich Flick, about 200,000 deaths. benefi ted from slave labour as an The Sackler family has donated arms maker during the Nazi era. millions of dollars to museums But Hansert sees cultural around the world for years, funding in Germany as well- including the Metropolitan secured. “Here, institutions Museum of Art in New York, the – at least as far as operation is Tate Modern in London and the concerned – are generally run by Louvre Museum in Paris. the public sector,” he says. All of those museums have now “But for the real pearls of cut ties with the Sacklers. museum work, such as exhibitions Andreas Hansert, a historian and or purchases, they must look for expert on patronage, understands MUSEUM: The New York Museum of Natural History. sponsors,” he says. the problems museums face. He Infl uential German-Japanese says that it’s very diffi cult for artist Hito Steyerl sees it museums to show big donors the But the question remains: What diff erently. “So far, the infl uence of door. “But when is the tipping does a museum do if the donor private collectors and sponsors has point?” has earned his or her money by no means been as massive as in Hansert sees a pattern where dubiously? England and the US,” she says. “someone comes into the position The arch-conservative But that seems to be about to where they ultimately abuse billionaire David H Koch, for change. “That’s why now would museums, theatres or foundations example, who has his name on be a good time to subject the in order to possibly conceal their theatres, a hospital and museum infl uence of private collectors own bad image.” But the individual departments across New York. and foundations on the public infl uence of patrons is limited: Or Rebekah Mercer, director of a art and cultural sector to critical “In the US, there are a lot of rich billion-dollar family foundation examination.” people.” that, among other things, donated In her exhibition “Power Max Hollein, director of the a lot of money to the New York Plants” at the Serpentine Sackler Metropolitan Museum, cut off his Museum of Natural History while Gallery in London, Steyerl clearly institution’s collaboration with the critical of climate change. positions herself against the Sacklers. “In the American system, Until recently, the name Sackler funding family. the art of the museum director could be seen in the Louvre in She is not interested in lies in the fact that the individual Paris. Just over 20 years ago, the individual patrons, she says, interests, which of course always family donated millions to several but the intertwining of private exist, result in a concert composed halls dedicated to the Ancient sponsors in the art world could together,” Hollein told the Orient. In July, photographer undermine a public sphere of Sueddeutsche Zeitung. Goldin and her collective unfurled discussion. Cultural institutions in the protest banners in front of the Steyerl thinks the tension United States especially depend Louvre. between artists and patrons has on rich donors. Public support Shortly afterwards, the museum intensifi ed. “Especially after the is scarce, but there are plenty removed the names. fi nancial crisis, with the austerity of donors, and patronage is an Around the same time, it was policy, which led to further cuts integral part of social life. In 2018, revealed that France’s Culture in subsidies in the cultural sector, the record sum of 410 billion Ministry returned a 200,000-euro especially in Britain,” she says. dollars was donated in the United (220,000-dollar) donation from “This was the reason, so States. cement manufacturer Lafarge to to speak, for a certain caste Without rich patrons, many PATRON: Berlin owes its world-famous collection of contemporary art to the Cluny Medieval Museum in of supporters to have more museums would have to close the art collector and patron Friedrich Christian Flick. His grandfather, Friedrich Paris in 2015. opportunities to expand their immediately. Flick, benefited from slave labour as an arms maker during the Nazi era. The company is accused of infl uence.” – DPA 10 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY A look back at US Open history

pend more time standing switching from sitting or lying to to increase energy standing. expenditure and combat “Savers consume very little the negative health energy in their activities and, effects of a sedentary therefore, the difference between Slifestyle, a new study suggests. sitting/lying or standing is The research published in the practically nil for them. But energy journal PLOS ONE, has also found spenders burn approximately 10 that we burn 45 kilocalories more, per cent more energy when they per six-hour period while standing switch from sitting or lying to compared to lying or sitting. standing,” Amaro said. “If we take steps to combat The factor that appears to have a sedentary lifestyle by making the greatest effect is muscle mass. small lifestyle changes, such as People with more muscle mass spending more time standing, this expend more energy than people could reduce the risk of developing with less muscle mass, said the diseases such as obesity or Type 2 researcher. In light of the results, diabetes,” said study lead author the authors recommend spending Francisco J Amaro-Gahete from more time standing in the office the University of Granada in as a good strategy to use up more Spain. energy and thus avoid storing it For the study, the researchers as fat. used a sample comprising 53 “If a person were to get up, young adults, who were classified take 10 steps, and sit down into two types, “savers” and again, it appears that the effects “spenders” of energy, depending of a sedentary lifestyle would on the amount of energy be greatly reduced,” said study expenditure they consumed when researcher Jonatan Ruiz. – IANS

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

A ray of sunshine is likely to shine on you, Aries. Things may have Recent hesitation on your part may have suddenly put you in a bind, There are powerful forces operating now, Gemini. Whether you been cloudy lately, making it harder for you to maintain a positive Taurus. It may feel like you’ve reached gridlock and your choices realise it or not, you have tremendous control over the direction disposition. Today’s news will be uplifting, and you will likely be are limited. You can no longer get a solid handle on things. Instead of these energies. Take control of the situation instead of letting reminded of all the good times in store for you. Others may feel a bit of trying to make a move now, you may have to wait until the dust someone else do it for you. You will find that other people are more of stress, but you should be able to see through this and appreciate settles and you can see clearly again. Let the situation release before malleable than usual, making them quite willing to move forward in the benefits of the situation. you add any more friction. whatever direction you point them. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

If conflict arises in your world, Cancer, you must keep in mind that Life may seem like a great train ride, Leo. You have your own little You need to learn an important lesson in follow-through, Virgo. As there is no one else to blame except you. Keeping your sights set compartment that you’re striving to keep comfortable and neat. The you strive for perfection, you may get the feeling that nothing is ever on one goal is useful as you concentrate all your energy toward company you keep is important, as is your proximity to the food car. fully completed. Try not to be so hard on yourself. The work you’ve that one thing. At the same time, you may be losing perspective on Be careful that you don’t get so wrapped up in your own little world finished so far is more than likely much better than what most what’s going on around you. Make sure you continue to be a team that you neglect to pay heed to where the train is headed. people could ever accomplish. Put the final touches on whatever player by keeping an eye out for the people in the wings. you’re doing and move on. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Be careful about being driven so strongly that you fail to take You may be hit with some extreme circumstances that cause you You may feel like you’re on a road to adventure and excited about into consideration the changing environment, Libra. Things have to feel uneasy about continuing along your path, Scorpio. Use this the frontiers you’re encountering, Sagittarius. Unfortunately, it probably changed quite a bit since you first set out on this mission. jolt as a reminder that nothing is set in stone. An element of the seems that not everyone is as excited about this path as you are. You may have packed for sunshine and suddenly it looks like rain. unexpected can always creep up on you. Deep down, you probably Blows to your ego are apt to hit hard, but try not to let this deter you. Put away your sunglasses and take out your umbrella. It’s important had a feeling that this diff icult situation was bound to happen This is more than likely a result of other people’s jealousy of your that you adapt to unexpected change. eventually. incredible strength and bravery. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

There’s a tremendously sensitive side to your personality that’s You may be in a diff icult position, Aquarius, as a critical part of Your self-esteem should be strong these days, Pisces, helping you tender and extremely vulnerable, Capricorn. Be careful about a pending decision. Your first reaction may be to throw up your build more confidence in yourself every day. There may be a glitch in putting too much of yourself out there now. By opening yourself up hands and leave the decision to someone else. Making a choice is the action today, however, as someone with an extreme perspective so much, you’re inviting in trouble. Others might not be that aware of too tough, so you find that you’d rather not have to make it at all. on things suddenly steps into the picture. Your emotions may how sensitive you are. Those with strong, boisterous spirits are likely Unfortunately, it looks like everyone else has the same idea. Deep suddenly swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. Do your to be abrasive, so protect your emotions. down, you have an opinion that needs to be heard. best to stay calm. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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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. Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Across Down 1 In the Humber this mooring 1 TV pioneer initially active in may be found (5) prison (5) 4 Conservative member’s 2 More willing to pass over and ascent (5) back out? (7) 7 Refuse to accept princess 3 Hotel with everything in one with unhealthy complexion (8) room (4) 8 Many coming back from 4 Bloomers – lower garments Bristol finally (4) (8) 9 Platform said to be wobbly 5 Is led astray and doesn’t work (4) (5) 10 Group of fifty captured by 6 Power source that goes with famous general (7) assault (7) 12 An outdoor event Pat and 11 Poet composing sonnet Gerry organised (6,5) about New York (8) 14 Salary? Spend it freely (7) 12 Escape? How surprising! 16 Fervent giant-killer loses his (3,4) head (4) 13 Little flower joiner found 19 Vessel right behind sheep (4) about mid-July (7) 20 Joint of meat that’s found 15 Recreation area – and area by side of road (8) for coat (5) 21 Long period ending in 17 Be afraid of disturbing adder autumn (5) (5) 22 It isn’t Miliband that’s 18 Good French name for famous (5) German city (4) Answers Solution Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ Don’t care what trolls and haters say: Sonakshi

duds over the past few years. Films to where you began. What I am By Ahana Bhattacharya such as Tevar, Akira, Noor and and where I am today is because of Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi crashed, Dabangg, because of Salman Khan, and she became an easy target for Arbaaz Khan and the family. They fter a series of fl ops trolls on social media. However, the made me Rajjo and, for me, there over the past few years, 32-year-old actress chooses to keep was no looking back after that. For Sonakshi Sinha is negativity at bay and focus on her me, it’s always going to be the most fi nally part of a big hit. job instead. special fi lm of my life. It’s just great Mission Mangal, the “Everybody has their ups and reuniting with the entire team. AIndependence Day multi-starrer downs, not only actors. Even a Most of the team members are there release that features her in the rikshawallah has ups and downs. right from the fi rst part – the DOP, cast, has been declared a superhit That’s normal. That is how you his crew, the assistant directors. It by the trade after a Rs193.14 crore grow as a person. I don’t care feels like I am working on my fi rst domestic haul at the last count. what trolls and haters say because fi lm all over again,” said Sonakshi. “I feel great. For me at least, it I am still here and they are still Prabhu Deva takes over as (success) has been long overdue. there. I have this quality that I can director of the series in Dabangg It feels nice. It’s a very special fi lm shut out all negativity and for me 3, and the fi lm will have a new and working with the team was a it is very important to focus on villain by way of Kannada superstar wonderful experience. It is a very my work, stay positive and move Sudeep. Pankaj Tripathi joins the positive feeling. Hats off to those forward. If few of my films have cast while Mouni Roy and Warina scientists who actually made it not done well, people have not Hussain have been signed up for happen, and went through so stopped offering me films. In fact, special dance numbers. much of diffi culties and struggles,” I’ve been busiest over the past few Prabhu Deva has directed Sonakshi said, adding that she was years, and I have four releases this Sonakshi in Rowdy Rathore, R always confi dent about Mission year,” she said. Rajkumar and Action Jackson in the Mangal. Sonakshi made her Bollywood past. “Honestly, I did expect the fi lm debut with Dabangg opposite “Prabhu sir has brought in some to be successful because it talks Salman Khan in 2010, and she is amazing twists and turns in to the about a very big achievement of our still known as the “Dabangg Girl”. franchise with the way he shot country. I feel, if you make a fi lm on She returned in Dabangg 2, which the fi lm. He has brought in a lot patriotism and the subject is good, released in 2012. This year, Dabangg of freshness to the fi lm,” said the it always works,” she said. 3 is scheduled to hit the screens in actress. Mission Mangal starring December. After Dabangg 3, Sonakshi will Akshay Kumar with Vidya Balan, How does it feel like, to return as be seen alongside Ajay Devgn in Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Rajjo, in the third instalment of the Bhuj: The Pride Of India. Before Kirti Kulhari, Nithya Menen and blockbuster series that continues to signing off, Sonakshi also hinted Sharman Joshi, may be one of the be her calling card? “I can’t explain that a biopic featuring her in the biggest hits of 2019 so far, but the feeling in words. For me, it’s like lead will be announced soon. – POSITIVE: Sonakshi Sinha tries to focus on her work and stay positive. Sonakshi has seen consecutive homecoming. It’s like going back IANS

Longoria was bullied on When Ali Fazal suff ered injury Desperate Housewives sets during Prassthanam shoot

Actress Eva Longoria says Felicity Huff man Ahead of the release of the helped her survive bullying on the sets of Desperate multi-starrer political drama Housewives. Prassthanam, actor Ali Fazal Longoria, who played Gabrielle Solis in the series, has opened up about his injury looked back at the time when Huff man stood up for which he sustained during the her when she was bullied at work as she wrote a letter shoot of an action sequence for to support Huff man amid the US college admissions the fi lm. scandal, reports dailymail.co.uk “It was an old injury which “Felicity was the fi rst one to take me under her was triggered by the strain of wing. From the fi rst table read of the script, she the relentless action. I pushed noticed me sitting alone, scared and unsure of where my shoulder too much in one to and what to do. Her gentle character and kind heart of the fi ght sequences. There immediately opened up to me. She approached me, was a scene in which I had to get introduced herself and said, ‘Don’t be scared, we will beaten up a lot by cops. There get through this together’, as she sat down beside me were sticks involved and one of and never left my side since that day. CANDID: Eva Longoria says Felicity Huff man them by mistake landed on an “I dreaded the days I had to work with that person helped her survive bullying on the sets of Desperate old injury. (I was being bullied by) because it was pure torture,” Housewives. “At fi rst, it didn’t seem like said the actress, without naming the bully. anything, but eventually it Huff man starred as Lynette Scavo in Desperate to a scheme to secure a top university spot for her required multiple sessions Housewives. daughter. of physiotherapy to get it to Longoria continued: “Until one day, Felicity told Longoria also claimed that she was the “lowest heal completely. I had to start INJURY: Ali Fazal sustained an injury the bully ‘enough’ and it all stopped. Felicity could paid actor” on Desperate Housewives, and Huff man gymming for Mirzapur season during a fighting sequence. feel that I was riddled with anxiety even though I supported her during the contract negotiations. 2 right afterwards. That’s why I never complained or mentioned the abuse to anyone. “That did not go over too well with the others. But had to heal completely so as to not aggravate the injury any further,” Ali I know I would not have survived those 10 years if it Felicity stood up for me, saying it was fair because the said. wasn’t for the friendship of Felicity.” success of the show depended on all of us, not one Prassthanam is a Hindi remake of the 2010 Telugu fi lm of the same Longoria made the revelation in a letter she penned of us. The fi ght lasted weeks, but Felicity held strong name. Directed by Deva Katta, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, to the judge as part of the case to secure Huff man a and convinced everyone this was the right thing to Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff , Chunky Panday, Ali Fazal, Amyra Dastur lower sentence after she admitted to paying money do,” Longoria wrote. – IANS and Satyajeet Dubey. It will release on September 20. – IANS Monday, September 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAREER COMMUNITY

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From historic era to the present day fashion trends, the visuals in the theme board highlights Qatar’s architecture to its glitz-glam ever For further details, and submissions, please scan changing fashion trends and colours. What’s new? What’s classic? And the QR code above with your mobile phone camera or visit is everything collaborating and coming back together? We leave it to you, https://gulftimescommunity.com/designyourdreamcareer/https://gulftimescommunity.com/designyourdreamcareer/ to your perception and view of fashion in Qatar. 16 GULF TIMES Monday, September 9, 2019 COMMUNITY

CONCERT: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) began its 2019-20 season with the concert titled ‘Dvoák symphony no. 8’. Photos by Shemeer Rasheed QPO’s first concert of the season enthrals audience at QNCC

About pianist Hans H. Suh zBegan playing piano at age 4. zStarted composing at age 5. zWon ﬁ rst prize in The Korea Times Music Competition at the age of 7. zPerformed as a soloist in many of the world’s distinguished venues, including: Avery Fisher Hall (renamed David Geff en Hall) New York; Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center, New York; Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, New York; Hitachi Systems Hall Sendai, Japan; Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South MAESTRO: Aziz Shokhakimov, Uzbekistani classical musician, conducted the Korea. concert.

Dvoák’s Symphony No.8 in G major, when he was only four years old and piano. I really liked it. The pianist ourselves that every week we By Mudassir Raja op. 88. went to the US for studies when he was especially very good. “The have an occasion to see various The august audience enjoyed was only 10, said: “My performance orchestral music in Doha also concerts.” the healing power of music by is not going to be a solo but with provides a good opportunity to Talking to Community, Kurt atar Philharmonic the Russian composer Sergei the orchestra – a huge ensemble. foreigners and the local alike to Meister, QPO Executive Director, Orchestra (QPO) Rachmaninoff . The power of music We are going to make 35 minutes of come here and enjoy the music. said: “This is our fi rst concert of the kicked off its new to heal also helped the composer lovely music together. I, however, People from diplomatic community new season and it is very important season with an from a creative crisis in 1901, when have been performing solo in especially come here to enjoy for us. We have chosen very enchanting concert he composed the Concerto No. 2 diff erent countries. This is my first the classical music. It is also an important piano concerto.” Qon Saturday evening. in C Minor for Piano & Orchestra time in the Middle East.” opportunity to meet diff erent Speaking about the performances The enthusiasts of orchestral music Op. 18. He added: “In orchestra, it is not people and socialise with them.” in the offi ng, the executive director attended the opening concert in Antonín Dvoák’s optimistic only piano. We all play together. Bart De Groof, Ambassador said: “We only have beautiful large numbers. Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. It is not like piano comes fi rst. It of Belgium to Qatar, said: “It is a performances here. Our next The enthralling concert ‘Dvoák 88; the pastoral character of which is about connect – talking to each fantastic concert, and of course week’s programme is going to be symphony no. 8’ set off the 2019-20 was inspired by the folk music of other through music. The audience Sergei Rachmaninoff happens to be the compositions that are more season called ‘The QPO’s Season of this famous Czech composer’s needs to see the performance as a one of my favourite composers. like pictures of countryside. We are Visibility’ that promises to usher in homeland. whole.” “The guys who performed going to off er the Arabic festival a unique mix of Western and Arabic The symphonies resonated The pianist further said: “I just tonight were just brilliant. The next April. We will also go to Kuwait orchestral music in the coming sweetly through the interpretation play my music and enjoy myself. guest musicians are very well for fi ve concerts in December. We weeks. of pianist Suh, the Korean virtuoso I try to convey myself to the chosen by the director of the QPO. I have a production together with Aziz Shokhakimov, Uzbekistani and laureate of the prestigious audience. I think that the feeling enjoyed Russian piece very much. Walt Disney.” classical musician, conducted the Queen Elizabeth Intl. Competition. of my enjoying the music will “It is one of the things that Regarding the QPO’s headway in concert and Hans H. Suh, South Just before the start of the automatically be conveyed to the QPO does all the time. We have 12 years, Kurt said: “I met a guest Koran pianist, played piano with concert, the young pianist Suh audience.” the best both from the West and who just arrived from London the orchestra. spoke to Community. “I live in Ibrahim Yousef al-Jaidah, a the East here. They try to bring and came straight to the concert. The programme, held at Qatar Germany and got music education music enthusiast, said: “I have been them together. I think we are It is a signal about how much National Convention Centre from the US. I am very excited a regular visitor to the concerts very privileged here in Doha to people like the orchestra. We are (QNCC), included performances to be in Qatar for the fi rst time organised by the Philharmonic have an orchestra of this quality really accepted now. Many years of Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s Concerto and to play with the phenomenal Orchestra. I love the classical and I would say this kind of ago, people said that there was an No.2 in C minor for Piano and orchestra.” European music. This concert programmes and the philosophy. orchestra in Qatar. But now they Orchestra, op. 18 and Antonín Suh, who started playing piano is very nice. It has nice music of We can only congratulate say we have an orchestra here.”