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Power of COVER STORY imagination A darker superhero movie for our uncertain times. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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The Dressmaker style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on GENRE: Drama those who did her wrong. Based on the best-selling novel by CAST: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Sarah Snook Rosalie Ham, The Dressmaker is a bittersweet, comedy-drama Emergency 999 DIRECTION: Jocelyn Moorhouse set in early 1950s Australia. Worldwide Emergency Number 112 SYNOPSIS: A glamorous woman returns to her small town Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, Royal Plaza 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 Maheshinte Prathikaaram movie is directed by debutante, Soumya (Anusree). But things doesn’t GENRE: Comedy|, Drama Dileesh Pothen, Aashiq’s Abu’s go as expected. A seemingly trivial CAST: Fahadh Faasil, Anusree, associate. The film, set in a rustic incident catapult into various events Soubin Shahir background, has Fahad Fazil playing which will culminate in a fight DIRECTION: Dileesh Pothan a studio photographer who takes between Mahesh, Bhavana, Jimson & te Unqu SYNOPSIS: Maheshinte wedding photos and is the owner of some strangers. uo ot Prathikaram revolves around the a studio in Idukki. He had a longtime Q When I e concepts of love and revenge. The love affair with his school classmate THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the Mall Cinema (1): Emelie (2D) 2.30pm; 5pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 7pm; Solace service of my vision, then it The Dressmaker (2D) 4pm; London Has (2D) 9pm; Solace (2D) 11pm. becomes less and less important Fallen (2D) 6.15pm; Frankenstein (2D) 8pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): The whether I am afraid. The Wave (2D) 9.30pm; Pugazh (Tamil) Divergent Series:Allegiant (2D) 2.30pm; 11.15pm. Divergent Series:Allegiant (2D) 7.45pm; Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D) 4.30pm; — Audre Lorde Mall Cinema (2): Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) The Wave (2D) 9.45pm; Frankenstein (2D) Frankenstein (2D) 6.15pm; London Has 2.30pm; Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D) 4.15pm; 11.30pm. Fallen (2D) 8pm; The Wave (2D) 9.45pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 6pm; Solace (2D) Cinema Land Mark(2): Zootropolis: The Witch (2D) 11.30pm. 7.45pm; The Witch (2D) 9.45pm; Solace Zootopia (2D) 2.30pm; Kung Fu Panda Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): The (2D) 11.30pm. 3 (2D) 4.15pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) Dressmaker (2D) 2.45pm; The Dressmaker Mall Cinema (3): Maheshinte 6pm; The Witch (2D) 7.45pm; Solace (2D) (2D) 5pm; The Divergent Series:Allegiant Prathikaram (Malayalam) 2.15pm; Kapoor 9.30pm; Solace (2D) 11.15pm. (2D) 7pm; Frankenstein (2D) 9pm; Emelie Community Editor & Sons (Hindi) 4.30pm; Kung Fu Panda Cinema Land Mark(3): Pugazh (Tamil) (2D) 11.15pm. Kamran Rehmat 3 (2D) 7pm; Maheshinte Prathikaram 2.30pm; Maheshinte Prathikaram Asian Town Cinema: Maheshinte (Malayalam) 8.45pm; Kapoor & Sons (Malayalam) 4.45pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) Prathikaram (Malayalam) 5.45, 6.30,8, e-mail: [email protected] (Hindi) 11pm. 7pm; Pugazh (Tamil) 8.45pm; Maheshinte 8.45, 10.15 & 11pm; Puthiya Niyamam Telephone: 44466405 Cinema Land Mark(1): Emelie (2D) Prathikaram (Malayalam) 11pm. (Malayalam) 5.30, 8 & 10.30pm; Pugazh Fax: 44350474 2.30pm; The Dressmaker (2D) 4pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Kung Fu (Tamil) 8.45pm; Kapoor And Sons (Hindi) London Has Fallen (2D) 6pm; The Panda 3 (2D) 3pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 6.15 & 11.15pm. Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS Qatari Agricultural Product Yards DATE: Until June 30 Aspire Jam Tournament VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al DATE: March 26 Khor, Al Wakrah TIME: 3pm-7pm The Ministry of Environment has opened VENUE: Aspire Park the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product Aspire Zone Foundation will organise the yards for selling locally produced fruits, fi fth edition of Aspire Jam Tournament from vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work 3pm to 7pm. Registration fees: QR300 per in these yards will continue for seven months. team. The tournament targets adults aged The yards will operate three days a week on 18 years and above. Aspire Jam junior for the Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am age group 13-17 years will be held on April 22. to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa Teams of fi ve players will compete to win the operating at the same times throughout the cup of this basketball street tournament. week.

French gastronomy Pakistan Cultural Festival For the second edition of Gout de France/ DATE: March 31-April 3 Good France, a delectable one-of-a-kind VENUE: Katara Cultural Village chance to savour France, 1,500 chefs will Biggest made in Pakistan expo, ethnic food whip up 1,500 menus across fi ve continents street, huge kids zone, live musical concert by with the assistance of 150 embassies, this Pakistani singers, folk dancers, performances evening. If you wish to celebrate French White Night in the Desert and more. gastronomy this evening in Doha, you DATE: March 25 can book your table in any of the eight TIME: 1:30pm participating restaurants: IDAM Restaurant VENUE: Khor Al Udeid at the Museum of Islamic Art, Panorama Arabian Adventures Qatar (AAQ), the pioneer inland tour company in Qatar, organises Restaurant at The Torch Doha, Liquidity White Night in the Desert featuring The Doha String Quartet. After the successful White Night Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Doha, Market by in the Desert a couple of years ago, the group will once again serenade the guests at Arabian Jean-Georges Restaurant at W Doha Hotel Adventures Qatar’s traditional camp in Khor Al Udeid on March 25. & Residences, Yum Yum Restaurant at K108 Hotel, Prime Restaurant at InterContintental Doha - The City, La Villa Restaurant at Al Riwaq. The exhibition will be the major carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of Mercure Grand Hotel, or La Mer Restaurant at highlight presented in the context of the goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic The Ritz-Carlton Doha. Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks coff ee, etc. exemplifying each and every artist’s unique BeHealthy4life artistic language and methodology will be Cultural Diversity festival DATE: March 25 displayed in individual galleries. DATE: Until May 31 TIME: All day TIME: 7:30-9pm Ladies day at Beach VENUE: Sharq Village & Spa Beach Area Chinese Silk Art VENUE: Katara Beach DATE: Every Monday BeHealthy4life focuses on four elements DATE: March 24-May 9 Over 20 countries from all over the world TIME: 9am-7pm essential in promoting healthy living. These VENUE: QM Gallery in Katara are showcasing their traditions and heritage. VENUE: Sheraton Doha elements include Healthy Eating Habits, Not The second major exhibition of the Qatar For all the ladies in Doha! Do you feel Smoking, Exercise and Physical Activities China 2016 Year of Culture, ‘Silks from the like taking some time off for yourself? and Handling stress. Beach Volleyball is Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’, presents silk Come join us at the Sheraton Resort for an one of the series of F318’s sports events to as a theme, and as a special local product all-day-access to the beach and pool, along promote the BeHealthy4Life campaign as this of Zhejiang that played an important role with aqua gym aerobics for free. Nestled kind of sport provides the quickest calorie in trade along the Silk Road. The exhibition on the edge of Qatar’s West Bay with an burn of any type of volleyball. highlights ancient and modern Chinese silk unbeatable and uninterrupted views of works, with around 100 pieces due to be the blue sea. Our pool and beach adds an Animal Park showcased at the QM Gallery in Katara over a exciting experience to enhance your senses DATE: Until April 2 period of 6 weeks. of relaxation. Enjoy only for QR100 per TIME: 4pm person. VENUE: Qatar Sports Club Qatar International Food Festival Animal Park features animatronic models DATE: March 22-28 Join in our Walk-in Weekends of dinosaurs and other large animals. The VENUE: MIA Park DATE: Every Saturday park is located on an empty lot near the Qatar Qatar Tourism Authority will organise the VENUE: MIA Atrium Sports Club in West Bay. This park is inspired seventh edition of Qatar International Food MIA art education and calligraphy teams by Jurassic Park and includes; animatronic Festival under the theme “a diff erent side of off er walk-in workshops in MIA’s atrium Dinosaur, King Kong and Godzilla models food”. This year’s festival will be extended to every Saturday. These walk-in workshops are as tall as 8m. An area for children is also seven days and expanded to other landmarks Weekends at Aspire Zone for open for all family members. available for fun interactions with smaller and eateries, including: the Pearl-Qatar and DATE: Until March 24 robotic animal models. Katara Cultural Village. Chinese food lovers TIME: 4pm-9pm Pub Quiz will also have plenty to look forward to, with VENUE: Aspire Park DATE: March 28 Spring Summer 2016 Collection Chinese cuisine featuring as part of “Qatar- Aspire Zone Foundation invites you to TIME: 8pm DATE: March 31 China 2016 Year of Culture” celebrations. come along with your family and friends, and VENUE: Shehrazad, Radisson Blu TIME: 7pm-9pm to bring your kids every Thursday for outdoor Bring your team of six or less to compete VENUE: The Gate Mall, West Bay Shrek the Musical! sport fun activities, including football, over fi ve rounds of intellectual battles. Quiz The exciting launch event will be open to DATE: Until March 19 volleyball, competitions and games for boys starts at 8pm sharp, registration from 6pm. the public on March 31 at The Gate Mall, for TIME: 7:30pm and girls, from 4pm to 9pm. Winning teams receive vouchers for food and which Salam and Noor have fused art and VENUE: QNCC Theatre beverages within the hotel. As Shehrazad is a fashion in a museum-type installation called Shrek the Musical! tells the touching story Childhood Cultural Center bar then a valid Qatari ID or original passport ‘The Fashion Dream House’. The exhibition of a hulking green ogre who, after being DATE: Until March 31 is required for entry. will feature various spaces from a house mocked, feared his entire life by anything TIME: 9am-10:30am setting (living room, garden, bedroom), that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green VENUE: Katara using clothing from the latest fashion swamp to exist in happy isolation. Childhood Cultural Center participation FOODIE CHOICE collections inspired by the season’s focus on in ‘Schools Enrich our Culture’ programme pastel colours and Noor’s art to bring to life Al Gannas includes a variety of educational and artistic RESTAURANT: Melia Fusion Brunch everyday living scenes in a playful way. DATE: Until Oct 30 workshops. LOCATION: West Bay TIME: 9am -11:30 am West Bay’s newest brunch, ‘The Friday Spring Exhibition MIA VENUE: Al Gannas Society Art Exhibition Fusion brunch’ takes place from 12 - 4pm DATE: Until July 16 Al Gannas Association is participating in DATE: Until April 18 at the Melia Hotel, West Bay and highlights TIME: 10:30am- 5pm the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by VENUE: Porto Arabia, Pearl the best dishes from two of the hotels VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq organising many activities for the students Diff usion by Peter Zimmermann — A restaurants. The fusion brunch features a An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese every Monday and Wednesday of the week. mesmerising solo exhibition of colourful, wide range of Indian dishes from Signature by artists, curated by internationally acclaimed These activities include explanations on futuristic works. Anima Gallery, Parcel 17, Sanjeev Kapoor along with Spanish inspired New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo- hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons Porto Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar. Contact: dishes from Aceite and other International Qiang, will be on view at the QM Gallery and preys, in addition to workshop on how to 40027437 cuisine.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Presenting: Super angst What Batman v Superman generates — to its credit — is a conversation about the philosophical and even theological questions that are raised by the existence of supermen, writes John Anderson

n a time much like our own, destined to be the biggest movie of knight of vengeance, the heir of 2013’s Man of Steel, and said that him about it — but he wasn’t superheroes have lost their 2016 since Deadpool. “The public not-so-stately Wayne Manor, the Batman v Superman is largely about expecting people to accuse him of lustre. The good they do has adores superheroes because they crusader for justice who decides “Superman growing up.” being the bad guy.” been marred by destruction. have power, and there’s a person that Superman needs a spanking, “It’s an imagining of what the The fi lm picks up at the end The public has lost its faith, who feels slighted because he lacks and he’s just the one to deliver it. world would be like if a Superman of Superman’s epic clash with Ithe mood is grim and one twisted a lot of power. Which would be me.” Meanwhile, Lex is lurking. really existed,” said the actor. his fellow Kryptonian, General human — resentful of the powers he BvS, which will materialise “I’m not sure what I can “I think it would be fair to say Zod, with Metropolis in virtual doesn’t possess — concocts a plan March 25 out from under a cloak of say without being sued,” said that some people would be really ruins and Batman convinced that to bring the caped crusaders down. enforced secrecy among cast, crew Eisenberg, who begins the movie enthusiastic about it, some a little Superman’s actions have wrought If that sounds like the plot to and press, is the fi rst movie to bring not bald, as per the traditional Lex less so, and a large portion would as much bad as good. He prepares The Incredibles (2004), it certainly together the twin monuments of Luthor, “but I can say generally that fear him, who would be positive for battle. Superman, meanwhile, is. “But it’s probably a trope in all superhero-dom: Superman (Henry my character goes through a visual he was the bad guy. That reality in rescuing his intrepid reporter superhero stories,” said actor Jesse Cavill), the emigre from Krypton transformation.” is apparent in the movie from girlfriend, Lois Lane (Amy Adams), Eisenberg, who plays maniacal whose powers have virtually no “It’s killing me not to be able Superman’s perspective — people from the middle of an aborted CIA arch-villain Lex Luthor in Batman limitations; and Batman, aka Bruce to talk about stuff ,” said Cavill, will react to you with fear. He’s been action against a Boko Haram-style v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wayne (Ben Affl eck), the dark who is reprising his role from expecting that — Pa Kent warned terrorist group, is accused again of Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Henry Cavill as Superman. Ben Aff leck plays Batman. creating havoc. Should beings with As is usual with fan-boy- He said the toughest part supermen. “Lesser heroes can’t exciting. Everyone will argue till almost unlimited powers be able oriented action movies based on of making the fi lm wasn’t the shoulder the same amount of they’re blue in the face, attacking this to exercise them when and where comic books, the online agitation enormous number of special mythical conversation,” Snyder said. hero, or this villain — it’s all part of they want? The public is on the has been close to virulent: Affl eck eff ects or the elaborate set pieces For Cavill, all the anxious chatter it.” Some people, he said, don’t like fence. Not so Batman. Or Luthor, came under attack for his casting that punctuate the drama, but surrounding the release of the the way he plays Superman. “That’s who is given a diff erent kind of as Batman, and Eiseneberg, too, at the relationship between the two movie comes under the umbrella of fi ne; it’s all part of it. I encourage portrayal by Eisenberg than he was least to a certain degree. (“But they principal characters. “It’s such a “entertainment” — that the virtual creative thought. If it’s not creative, given back in the day by, say, Gene don’t have the script,” he said, “so tricky world, a tricky relationship enthusiasm/outrage over the story if it’s just destructive, it’s kind Hackman. they don’t know how the characters these two have,” said Snyder. “And and casting and outcomes is all part of pointless. But if they’re being “The tone is just diff erent,” are being tailored.”) Director Zack people have a lot of expectations of the same experience. constructive with their criticism, Eisenberg said. “It’s a fun, exciting Snyder says that on this movie in about their relationship. “I encourage it,” he said. “It’s then that’s great.” movie, but it’s darker and has particular, the feedback — which “I’m looking forward to the deeper philosophical themes, isn’t really feedback, since the discussions that happen after WONDER WOMAN THROUGH THE YEARS characters dealing with existential commentators haven’t seen the people see the movie that you will crises, which to my mind are very movie — has been “exhausting.” understand the power that these The creator of Wonder Woman, writer and psychologist William modern — and unusual for this “There’s this very tense amount characters can shoulder.” Moulton Marston (inventor of the lie detector), did not believe the sexes genre of movie. And that’s what of interest, a level that’s so What Batman v Superman were equal. He thought woman were superior — and he intended his makes it, for me, as an actor, more passionate and so deep,” he said. generates — to its credit — is a Amazonian superheroine as a comic-art lesson in how the allegedly relatable and more interesting “By the way, it’s an uptown problem conversation about the philosophical fairer sex could bring about a more just and peaceful world. In addition because it’s not just the theatrics, to have people care that much. But and even theological questions to inspiring women, Marston wanted boys to get adjusted to the idea of it’s a real person.” like I say, it is exhausting.” that are raised by the existence of females with power. Anyone fi nding an erotic subtext to WW’s “golden lasso of truth” is probably on the right track. In Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, is played Director Zack by Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress and Israeli Defence Forces veteran who Snyder said will reprise the role in next year’s Wonder Woman and Justice League Part One. It may be a fi lm franchise whose time has come — but considering the toughest WW’s celebrity, it’s a little surprising there haven’t been more, and more successful, adaptations. Or maybe, as William Moulton Marston might part of making have decided, not so surprising. WHO’S AFRAID OF DIANA PRINCE? (1967): It never actually the film wasn’t aired, but the fi rst attempt to produce a Wonder Woman TV series was the enormous made in 1967, by William Dozier, producer of the highly successful Batman series. It would have starred Ellie Wood Walker as Diana, Linda number of Harrison as her alter ego, and Maudie Prickett as Diana’s mother, who apparently wanted her to get married. Maybe we were spared. special effects WONDER WOMAN (1975-79): The most famous adaptation of the or the elaborate DC Comics character came when Lynda Carter assumed the role, in a series originally set in the ‘40s, with Wonder Woman battling Nazis (it set pieces that also came on the heels of a TV movie called Wonder Woman starring the blond and markedly un-Diana Prince-looking Cathy Lee Crosby). When punctuate the ABC balked at renewing the expensive period piece, it moved to the contemporary ‘70s, and also to CBS. drama, but the WONDER WOMAN (2011): The pilot for a series that was to have relationship starred Adrianne Palicki never aired and the series was never sold, despite a considerable pedigree (it was written by the highly successful David E. between the Kelley). WONDER WOMAN (2013): Short fi lm starring Rileah Vanderbilt two principal as the Amazon got very limited exposure but was praised for its characters sophisticated look. — Newsday/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY Two top female executives to speak at ‘East and West’ The How Women Work’s event will be held tomorrow at 7pm at Hilton Doha

Janina Kugel Sharoq al-Malki

Health and Safety) and Corporate Commercialbank Qatar, is the “With today’s diverse culture, up to a truly inspiring event. By Umer Nangiana Social Responsibility. Qatari speaker at the event, who bridging the gap has become a As is the rule with How Women Before that she held various will give the audience insight vital element on the impact of Work, there will also be an leadership positions at Osram into what it took for her to break organisational performance and interactive part, where audience arrying on with the and Siemens in the areas of through the glass ceiling. productivity. Today, through members have the chance to ask theme and spirit Human Resources, Corporate In early 2015, al-Malki won the How Woman Work, connecting questions of the speakers, enter of its running year, Executive Development, Strategy “100 Most Talented Global HR the dots, the East and West have into discussion and share their How Women Work and Innovation Management in Leaders” Award, while in 2013, she become one,” said al-Malki. own experiences of rising through is coming up with an Germany, Italy and China. Her won the “Young HR Professional Organised by the How Women the ranks as women. inspirationalC event, inviting two encouraging TEDx Talk on “the Award” at the HR Summit and Work Community, which is The HWW Community was top female executives from the power of being different” has Expo 2013 in Dubai. She was also dedicated to empowering women founded in 2009 with the aim industry in “East and West” for a brought her public renown. the winner of the Qatar Business in Qatar to grow and succeed, as of empowering women to grow talk this month. “It is an honour to speak about Women Award for her outstanding well as to break down barriers and succeed; reaching hearts and The fringe event of Annual How the importance of increasing efforts in the area of Future Goals and promote understanding, the minds, breaking down barriers Women Work Conference, held diversity in the workplace. The and Financial Performance. event promises to once again be and promoting understanding earlier this year, is centred on two HWW Fringe Event in Doha gives Currently she is pursuing her insightful and highly interactive across cultures and genders. inspiring female top executives myself and Sharoq al-Malki a PhD in Business Administration in its nature. It brings like-minded women from Qatar and Germany. great opportunity to demonstrate from the Northcentral University, The combination of these together in Qatar to share Janina Kugel, who will speak the shared values our cultures USA. She is an international two speakers at one event, knowledge, ideas, and ambitions, at this event, is Chief Human and companies have and the speaker and a certified coach. Her highlighting the commonalities of enabling them to make an even Resources Officer and Member of experiences we can share to help work has appeared in a wide range making it to the top as a woman, greater contribution to the local the Managing Board of Siemens increase diversity in Qatar and the of publications. She is the author emphasising how important and national workforce. AG. She is globally responsible for world,” said Kugel. of A Piece of Peace book, which connection, collaboration and The event is scheduled to be the areas of Human Resources, Sharoq al-Malki, the has been recently published by networking have been in their held at 7pm tomorrow, at Hilton Diversity, EHS (Environmental Executive Managing Director at Amazon. lives and careers, promises to add Doha Hotel in West Bay. Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

Indonesian community holds Holy Qur’an Memorisation competition

The Indonesian community in Qatar recently held a month-long Holy Qur’an Memorisation winners of the competition were awarded medals, certificates, and shopping vouchers. The overall competition. The final was held in Mahad Dakwah Doha, with a total of 280 participants from Doha, champion of this year’s competition is the Indonesian Community in Al Khor. Also present in handing Dukhan, Al Khor, and Wakrah. According to Khairur Rakiin of the organising committee, the event out the awards were Indonesian ambassador Muhammad Basri Sidehabi; representative from Fanar, was aimed to motivate Muslims to study, understand, and memorise the Qur’an as a life-guide. The Dr Ali Idris; and representative from the Ministry of Interior, Sharaf Saleh Alnssy.

Former Nepalese PM meets community, answers questions

Aff airs Mani Ratna Sharma, along with other Qatari companies themselves pay for visas religion and ethnicity. “The recent blockade distinguished community leaders. and airfare of the workers. has inspired us to become independent,” The programme included a Q&A session Ram Hari Gaire, president of Nepalese Khanal said. with Khanal. Rekha Rai, president of Overseas Forum, talked about the plight He hinted that two international airports Nepalese Women Society, asked Khanal of Nepalese people who are still unable to are being established in the western town how long Nepalese women would have to acquire gasoline even after the lifting of the of Pokhara and Lumbini, Lord Buddha’s come overseas for jobs. Another participant, unoffi cial blockade. birthplace. He also stressed on the role of Hussein Khan, president of Terai Madhesh Charge de Aff airs Mani Ratna Sharma the embassy in strengthening bilateral ties Democratic Front-Qatar, said Nepalese in said his offi ce is doing its best to assist every between Qatar and Nepal. Qatar were united, while those in Nepal are Nepali expatriate in Qatar. Even though He hoped that Nepal will appoint an divided on the base on ethnicities. the embassy has enough staff , he said, low ambassador to Qatar soon, after resolving the TB Karki, adviser of Non-Resident fi nances hamper their services. “technical diffi culties” it is facing. Nepalese Association-International In response to the various points raised, The manpower agencies in Nepal that have Coordination Committee (NRNA-ICC), former PM Khanal said everyone should been extorting money from Nepalese going expressed his dissatisfaction with not having love their country wherever they go. He abroad are being shut down, he said, which a Nepalese ambassador in Qatar for over two insisted that Nepal has had some “historical demonstrates the seriousness with which the years now. “How long do we have to wait?” achievements” despite the various adversities government is dealing with the issue. Karki said. He also pointed out the slow it has faced. He thanked Qatar for hosting more than consular services off ered by the Nepalese He said that the recently promulgated 400,000 Nepalese and urged the expats here embassy, especially when compared to other statute of the Himalayan nation treats every to strictly follow rules and regulations of the embassies. citizen equally irrespective of caste, gender, host country. NRNA-ICC member Binod Bhattarai talked about the mismanagement of Tribhuwan International Airport at Kathmandu and the “maltreatment of migrant workers” there. Binesh Tamang, president of Non-Resident Former Nepalese PM Jhalanath Khanal Nepalese Association-National Coordination speaking at the programme. Council (NRNA-NCC), said his organisation is serious and keen to co-ordinate with the embassy and build a cultural centre and a By Usha Wagle Gautam community fund in Qatar. He said they want to attract tourists from Qatar to Nepal and import Nepalese products here. he Nepalese embassy organised Dr Dev Kaji Dangol, patron of NRNA-NCC, a programme to welcome said there is an urgent need of setting up a former Nepalese prime minister Napalese school in Qatar. (PM) Jhalanath Khanal at the Guru Narayan Ranabhat, NRNA-NCC ambassador’s residence recently. advisor, complained about the manpower TheT programme was attended by former companies in Nepal extorting huge sums of PM’s secretary Yogendra and Charge de money from the workers despite the fact that Nepalese community leaders together with Khanal. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY

Qatar University VP for Medical Education and CMED Dean Dr Egon Toft speaking to the students. CMED Assistant Dean for Student Aff airs Ghada al-Kuwari speaking to the students. 25 high schoolers attend Medicine Winter Camp four-week high school Medicine medical profession through fun science I was scared of medicine but when I met the activities made me excited to enter medicine. Winter Camp organised by Qatar hands-on lab experiments and expand their current students I thought that I can do it I enjoyed talking to current students who University College of Medicine knowledge on important health and medical too, especially when I found out that my GPA really helped us understand what it is like (CMED) and the Biomedical issues. would allow me to enter the college. After to be at the college. Overall it was a great Research Center (BRC) The students participated in a number of every activity and the responses I received to experience — if I could do it again, I would.” Aconcluded recently. practical experiences that addressed a wide my questions, I believed more and more that Sherifa al-Rumaihi from Al Bayan The activity engaged 25 female students range of medical and biological topics such medicine could be the career for me in the Secondary School said: “Since I was small, from seven high schools in Qatar — Al Wakra as cellular responses, types of human-borne future.” I was encouraged by my family to study Independent Secondary School, Al Khor bacteria, and protein detection and analysis. Al Wakra Secondary School student Asma medicine. I was one of the fi rst to register Independent Secondary School, Al Bayan They also interacted with current CMED Abdulrahman said: “I loved the activities and when I heard about the camp. We learned Independent Secondary School, Um Ayman students and heard about their academic I am now seriously considering getting into many things that completely changed Independent Secondary School, Al Maha journey and future career aspirations. medicine. I learned many new things and my perspective about medicine. I really Academy, Doha Academy and Al Jazeera Lulwa Bahzad from Al Maha Academy when I return home, I will research more and enjoyed the experience and if there were Academy. said: “I had a great experience and I am learn about the topics more deeply.” another opportunity, I would really like to It was designed to attract them to the motivated by it to enter this college. At fi rst, Her colleague Sara al-Marzooqi said: “The participate.”

Sri Lanka beat Japan 3-1 in QFA Asian Communities Tournament 2016

The Sri Lanka Community Football Team continued their winning streak in the QFA Asian Communities Tournament 2016, beating Japan 3-1 over the weekend. A good number of spectators turned up for the game and were seen cheering for the Sri Lankan team as Rikaz took his goal tally for the tournament to three. He scored two goals, Anam one. The team play Korea on April 1 and a win will seal them a place in the quarter-finals. Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Cinema masters, global film professionals endorse Qumra

he 2016 Qumra Masters, project participants and international industry experts recently feted the second edition of Qumra, Tthe annual industry event by the Doha Film Institute, for catalysing the development of a vibrant regional fi lm industry and shaping the skillsets of emerging talent. More than 100 industry professionals, including international fi lm festival directors, producers, fund managers, script consultants, sales agents, distributors and other experts took part in the event, which delivered meaningful experiences to participants across three main programmes. The fi rst was a series of Masterclasses by the fi ve Qumra Masters – screenwriter, director and leading US indie producer James Schamus; Turkish auteur and Cannes Palme d’Or winner, From left, Multi award-winning screenwriter, director and leading US indie producer James Schamus; Qumra Deputy Director Hanaa Issa and Doha Film Institute Nuri Bilge Ceylan; Japanese Cannes CEO Fatma al-Remaihi, at a screening on Day One of Qumra. Grand Prix winner writer/director Naomi Kawase; Russian auteur meaningful industry connections. he observed. “I have been to only and Golden Lion winner Aleksandr In its second edition, we are excited very few fi lm related events of this Sokurov; and two-time Academy to see it defi ne its own niche with gravity. It is a place where people Award nominated US documentarian experts from across the world taking are so serious and so questing to Joshua Oppenheimer. The sessions part in the discussions and asserting fi nd new ways of telling stories were open to the representatives of their commitment to supporting that are adequate to the impossible the 33 international projects chosen young fi lmmakers. We thank them experiences in this region. Being here by the Doha Film Institute for for being here in Qatar and sharing and listening to people’s stories and mentoring this year as well as a group their experience with the spirit of questions, and meeting the Masters, I of accredited industry delegates from generosity that has come to embody feel like I attended a masterclass.” the Qatari fi lm and media industries. this event. He added: “It was so inspiring to The second component of Qumra “The two major changes we see people whose exploration and was the industry programme for the implemented for the second edition innovation of the fi lm form was not 33 selected projects in development were the introduction of the Qumra something done out of intellectual and post-production, comprised of a Shorts programme, a dedicated or aesthetic curiosity but out of an series of mentoring and one-on-one strand specifi cally tailored to those urgent need to fi gure out how they sessions with the world’s leading working in the short form; and an make sense of the disjointed world industry experts and a selection expanded number of non-fi ction when they themselves, and their own of work-in-progress and ‘picture fi lms in the selection of projects experiences of the world has been lock’ screenings for projects in (increased from 4 to 10 this year), formed by that same violence and their fi nal stages. Over the six day further enhanced by the inclusion rupture.” event, the projects participated in a of a non-fi ction master for the fi rst Naomi Kawase said that Qumra total of 182 match-made meetings time. Qumra always was, and will has a signifi cant role in telling the Richard Pena, left, moderates a Qumra Master Class with acclaimed Palme with producers and funds; 133 remain dedicated to fi lmmakers and young generation of the world that d’Or winning Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan at the Museum of Islamic one-on-one bespoke tutorials with we look forward to continuing to they can do something in their own Art on Day Three of Qumra. experts and mentors; 25 individual develop and refi ne the form of this hometowns. “You have fi lmmakers ‘Meet the Master’ sessions with event each year with their input to here from all over the world. And why the interesting mix of the event in comparison to fi lm festivals. the Qumra Masters; seven rough- meet their needs.” do they come here? That is because ensures an enriching experience This edition of Qumra nurtured 33 cut consultations; seven script Elia Suleiman, Artistic Adviser of we want to hand down culture to our for the delegates, who can benefi t projects including 13 narrative feature consultations; 20 working breakfast the Doha Film Institute, reinforced young generation.” from the diversity while the fi lms, 10 feature documentaries and roundtable sessions; and more than the importance of Qumra as a Aleksandr Sokurov praised “human experience” of one-to- 10 short fi lms. 50 other one-on-one meetings. space to inspire young fi lmmakers. the maturity of the fi lmmakers one meetings and spending time in The projects represented 19 The third aspect was the Qumra Speaking during the event, he spoke he mentored during Qumra: an intimate setting helps industry countries of production with a total Screenings – a series of public of the importance of this support “Sometimes it’s very diffi cult to deal professionals to understand of 15 projects from Qatar-based screenings of works by the fi ve at a time when fences and borders with emerging fi lm-makers because the young fi lmmakers and their fi lmmakers, 12 from the Middle East Qumra Masters as well as fi lms are being built, and new ones are they’re not sure of themselves, they projects better. North Africa (Mena) region and supported by the Doha Film Institute springing up all over the world: “The don’t have clear ideas. But here I have A programmer of Buenos six from the rest of the world. Of grants programme showcased in the imagination and poetry of our young seen something very mature, they are Aires International Film Festival, the 33 projects, 11 are features fi lms ‘New Voices in Cinema’ segment fi lmmakers serve as a resistance to really professional,” he said. Violeta Bava said the unique in development, 12 are in post- which took place at the Museum of these borders. The fact that we are The importance of nurturing benefi t of Qumra is that it “really production and 10 are short fi lms in Islamic Art auditorium and were here at Qumra shows the confi dence young talent, the top priority of discusses cinema” with none of development. accompanied by question-and- in our fi lmmakers to break these Qumra, was echoed by industry the distractions, and presents the Twenty of the feature projects answer sessions with the fi lmmakers. barriers.” experts too. A script consultant from opportunity to meet people who are are alumni of the institute’s grants Fatma al-Remaihi, Chief Executive The concept of Qumra has Australia, Clare Dobbin described all on the same page. programme and three are by Offi cer of the Doha Film Institute, received high praise from the fi ve Qumra as an “amazing opportunity Matthieu Darras, Artistic Director, independent fi lmmakers from Qatar. said: “Last year, we launched Qumra Qumra Masters who attended the for fi lmmakers,” adding “it presents Torino Film Lab, said that the Of the 10 short projects, 7 are by and embarked on an ambitious event, with Joshua Oppenheimer delegates a view of how the entire intimate setting of Qumra served in Qatari fi lmmakers and 3 are by Qatar- journey to provide emerging talent comparing the fl air of Qumra to that industry works.” providing “an overview of everything based fi lmmakers identifi ed through with an industry platform to help of the Telluride Film Festival. Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director, about the industry” for the delegates, the Institute’s ongoing engagement them build their skills and foster “This is a very serious event,” Festival del Film Locarno, said describing it as a welcome diff erence with local industry. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY Seminar on health and well-being for women

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Shoexpress launches Spring 2016 collection

Shoexpress recently launched its Spring 16 collection casual boots and canvas shoes. The store has also across all stores in Qatar. The bags at the store for introduced a wide range of trainers, sneakers and this spring range from top-handled, backpacks, totes, athletic sandals for kids. The store said, “One of our cross-bodys, as well as shoulder bags that are modified smashing products in the store every season is our in terms of functionality (business or casual) and Character lines. We have various footwear designs style requirements to suit every age, taste and style. of Hello Kitty, Frozen, Minions, Spiderman, Teenage The store has also introduced a variety of casual to Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney Princesses, Dora and sporty shoes that are updated in forms and materials. Batman in varieties of slip on sneakers, trainers, For men, the collection covers this seasons’ essential slippers, rubber clogs for your little ones and additional footwear ranging from sporty to classic sneakers to ballerina shoe range for the girls.” Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 COMMUNITY

Bangladeshis mark birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation

The Bangladeshi embassy recently observed the 96th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh In his speech, Bangladeshi ambassador Ashud Ahmed recalled the role played by Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day. in Bangladesh's emergence as an independent country. He thanked the Bangladeshis in Qatar for Messages from the president, prime minister, foreign minister and state minister for foreign aff airs their hard work and contributions to the nation building. of Bangladesh on the day were read out. Drawing, speech and essay competitions were also held by the Bangladesh MHM School in There was also a discussion on the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for children, where they Qatar to mark the day. The school started the day with a special assembly to highlight the life of highlighted his contributions in the national life of Bangladesh. Bangabandhu. Ambassador Ahmed was the chief guest.

IWA celebrates International Women’s Day, Holi

The Indian Women Association (IWA) marked the International Women’s Day along with the The members celebrated Holi by reciting Hasya Kavita. Nikita, Trupti, Shobha, and Preety festival of Holi at L'etoile Hotel recently. Monisha Doley, the first Craftsvilla Miss Ethnic India, presented a Holi-themed dance at the event. IWA also arranged for a number of games for was the guest speaker and welcomed by Vice President Renu Malhotra and Gen Secretary its members at the event. The members got to dance to the tunes of Holi and went home Latha. Doley, a life coach and a motivational speaker, has a number of bestselling books with gift hampers and discount vouchers sponsored by Aster Medical Center and Relax Spa to her credit. Jharna Prashant Bhatt was crowned as the Best Dressed Lady at the event. Saloon. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Go green to save green: 6 earth-friendly home improvement ideas

rom cleaning out the wood project doesn’t involve or other professional to review your garage to upgrading chopping down or harming any plans and turn them into reality. your floors and new trees. Other eco-friendly Make sure you not only hire the windows, it often seems alternatives include linoleum right people, but make your goal of like home improvement instead of vinyl, low or no-VOC going green loud and clear. Ask to projectsF will never end. While (volatile organic compounds) see examples of their work and have you may be dedicated to making paints, bamboo and cork. them explain what tactics they use your home a better place, it’s to be environmentally friendly. also important to consider how it Rent your project tools affects your carbon footprint. Are Before you go out and buy all Use energy effi cient equipment you doing everything you can to the tools and equipment you If possible, make sure the make your home earth friendly? need for each home improvement appliances, tools and equipment Not only could your home project, do a little research to find in your home have the ENERGY benefit from energy-saving out what you can rent. Not only STAR label. The ENERGY STAR changes, but you can also lower does this save you money, but it label is becoming more widely your utility bills and live green also limits energy consumption, recognised as more consumers without sacrificing your style. pollution and waste associated bring these types of appliances Consider some of these ideas to with manufacturing, storing and — like ovens, stoves and HVAC be both earth friendly and cost maintaining new equipment. You systems — into their home for effective year round: can easily find a rental company both cost and energy savings. on RentalHQ.com to provide Choose the right materials a variety of products such as Try eco-friendly lighting Start the planning stage of your aerators, augers, jackhammers, A lighting upgrade is essential project by selecting materials with pressure washers, chainsaws and for an earth-friendly home. Invest in water-saving Additionally, there are plenty of low impact on the environment. more. While LED and CFL lightbulbs features washing machine and dishwasher For example, reclaimed wood is tend to cost more upfront, they Fixtures like low flow faucets, options that give you the same durable, versatile and renewable, Hire savvy professionals use significantly less energy toilets and showerheads are just a level of cleaning power while and can add beauty and If you’re undergoing a serious and last longer than traditional few of the ways you can conserve saving both water and energy. timelessness to your home. Since remodel, you’ll most likely be incandescent bulbs, so you’ll save water in your home and reduce it is recycled, your reclaimed working with a contractor, designer more in the long run. the amount of your water bills. © Brandpoint

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

There is nothing you can do about someone or something that Don’t overthink something today Taureans. You sometimes make Unless you are fully prepared to take on someone who might fight doesn’t seem to want help or advice from you. All you can do is give too much noise over something big when in the grand scheme of back pretty hard core today, it’s best that you let other people make your advice and keep it moving. things, it’s actually a small thing. decisions and just go with the flow.

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

There is nothing like allowing your dreams to flow and feel as if you Stop worrying so much about what everyone else thinks of you and If you go looking for drama today you are sure to find it. So spare can soar high and do anything you want to do. This is one of those instead, focus on the things you can control and feel good about yourself the seek and find expedition today and instead, lay low. days when you could feel invincible. Leos.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Your annual Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse lights up the sky next week – If you feel unsure about something or someone, now is the time to You’re known for your brutal honesty and openness, however March 23. You may start to feel the eff ects of the Lunar Eclipse this speak up Scorpios. There’s absolutely no time to waste. sometimes it gets you into trouble. Today could be one of those days week and start thinking about making some life long decisions. when you will wish you hadn’t been quite so honest.

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

There is nothing else you can do to make someone believe that you If you feel as if someone is trying to sway your opinion today, ask Unless you really feel passionately about something, don’t get are telling the truth goats. All you can do is keep on reiterating the yourself why that may be happening. Are they up to something or involved Pisces. There may be ramifications beyond what you feel truth today. simply excited that you are on board? comfortable with. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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BLOG FAQ HTTP PROVIDER BOOKMARK FLAME JAVA SEARCH BROWSER FLASH LINK SITE CHANNEL FORMS LOGIN SPAM CHAT FTP MESSAGE URL DOWNLOAD GIF MODEM WIKI E-MAIL HOME PAGE PASSWORD WWW 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 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, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Villain (9) 2. Tavern (3) 8. Pinch (3) 3. Cattle-farm (5) 9. Unsuitable (11) 4. Sudden (6) 11. Adore (7) 5. Bother (7) 12. Pop (5) 6. Impenetrable (11) 13. Wooer (6) 7. Sight (9) 15. Feverish (6) 10. Diploma (11) 17. Cool (5) 11. Witticism (9) 18. Pleasant (7) 14. Slanting (7) 20. Agreeable (11) 16. Madman (6) 22. Sever (3) 19. Insert (5) 23. Hot-headed (9) 21. Zero (3)

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ACROSS DOWN 1. Motorist’s reserve carried around the 2. Quiet painter on the way up is equal to waist (5,4) the rest (3) 8. Small man expert at judo (3) 3. Alien and that woman up in the air (5) 9. Syndicate headgear for one in 4. Bowled out – but not by Lancashire! (6) monastery (11) 5. Coax tie out of foreign objects (7) 11. Liberate a collection for nothing (3,4) 6. Scraps uneven powder finishes (4,3,4) 12. I tear about, being very angry (5) 7. Instrument to catch only a part of the Yesterday’s Solutions 13. A very loud short man causing a ear (5-4) disturbance (6) 10. Demand for clear road off the beaten QUICK CRYPTIC 15. To ramble, queen needs staff first (6) track (3-2-3-3) Across: 7 Knight; 8 Robber; 10 Precise; 11 Usual; Across: 7 Exodus; 8 Grocer; 10 Incline; 11 Darts; 17. To get brown is a difficult chore (5) 11. Programme comprising clean type of 12 Eats; 13 Delay; 17 Whist; 18 Fair; 22 Cheap; 23 12 Airs; 13 Stone; 17 Grips; 18 Salt; 22 Scrap; 23 18. A word made up, initially (7) music (4-5) 20. Castle wrote about Flushing area (5-6) 14. Swear Edward is to be avoided (7) Oration; 24 Rubber; 25 Repair. Dormice; 24 Etcher; 25 Picnic. 22. Air returns in drowned valley (3) 16. Ape-bird (6) Down: 1 Skipper; 2 Liberty; 3 Chair; 4 Popular; Down: 1 Decimal; 2 Concord; 3 Music; 4 23. Decide to put off excavation (9) 19. Sovereign makes things straight (5) 5 About; 6 Droll; 9 Recession; 14 Chapter; 15 Trident; 5 Scare; 6 Arose; 9 Centipede; 14 21. Refusal to go east backwards takes a Capital; 16 Granary; 19 Scorn; 20 Derby; 21 Triplet; 15 Radiant; 16 Stretch; 19 Usher; 20 long time (3) Navel. Price; 21 Brain. 16 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD

New actors Kamat, who has directed movies like Force and Drishyam will be in There is a peculiar phenomenon his next movie Rocky Handsome in the works in Bollywood. Film that releases on March 25. He will directors, who so far had been be playing the villain against the A bitter end content with being behind the hero of the movie John Abraham. camera, have decided to become The reason that Kamat is said to actors in their own movies. And have donned this role is because of we are not talking blink and miss another actor who was supposed appearances like Subhash Ghai to play the role backing out at the used to do in his movies once upon last minute. a time. These are full fl edged roles Before Kamat and Jha, Anurag assaying a major character. Kashyap and Tigmanshu Dhulia In the recently released Jai have also played long roles in Gangaajal, the sequel to the movies. Judging by the response hit Gangaajal, director Prakash they got and also the fl op that Jai Jha took for himself one of the Gangaajal became, directors should meatiest roles of the movie. probably stick to what they know Now comes news that Nishikant best.

BITTER: Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan’s doomed relationship is making the rounds in media outlets. DIRECTING HIMSELF: Prakash Jha, left, took on a meaty role in his flop Jai his is the most legal notice to him that revealed all her by him because at the time he Gangaajal. sensational controversy the details of the alleged aff air. had not divorced his wife. After the to hit Bollywood in recent According to Hrithik’s version, fi rst media face-off , the tabloid ran memory and the dirty Kangana came up to him at a party another big story quoting a close linen is all being washed and thanked him for a mail she had friend of Kangana revealing how the Tin public. Some time ago a question received from him commending her aff air had started after Hrithik’s break to Kangana Ranaut at an interview performance in Queen. He had not up with Barbara Mori during the about being dropped from Aashiqui seen Queen and told her that it was shooting of Kites, in which Kangana 3 got the response that that “exes do not his e-mail account and gave her was also acting. silly things”. his real e-mail address. And then she And then when his divorce People immediately inferred she started sending a barrage of mails was coming through, he had even was referring to Hrithik and he had to him on it — as many as 1,439, come and proposed to her, which been responsible for it. Hrithik then which were personal in nature. The she accepted. And that they had tweeted, without naming her, that legal notice even alludes to a mental continued with the relationship for there were rumours around about ailment called Asperger’s Syndrome a long time but he was not willing to a relationship of his and there was that she suff ers from and alleges that commit. He would back out and then more possibility of him dating the it made her imagine the aff air. And try to patch up with her. He even, it Pope than the woman. that she also called his father Rakesh was alleged, got someone to follow The matter simmered for some Roshan and involved him in her her movements and got jealous when time until last week the whole can delusion. a young superstar began to woo her. of worms opened when a tabloid In reply, Kangana’s notice says Hrithik put out one more public ran a front-page story that said that that she had been invited to many statement after this in which he Hrithik had sent a legal notice to of their family events like birthday refused to engage further in the issue Kangana to not talk on this issue and parties proving that she was close and sought to bring the tempo down. apologise. to him. And that the mail ID, which But it is a little late and the story now Kangana countered with her own Hrithik denies, was in fact given to has got a life of its own. MOVE INTO POLITICS: Anupam Kher’s action indicate that he is all set to join the ruling party. Back on the hitlist Politics calling

After Shaandaar, Alia Bhatt was An actor who is making all the waves on the political front is Anupam deeply depressed because for the Kher. He has been consistently in the news defending the government fi rst time in her career she came as it gets accused of fostering an atmosphere of cultural intolerance and face to face with a debacle. But her also browbeating those who are against it, like students of Jawaharlal latest movie, Kapoor & Sons, which Nehru University, an institute that has traditionally been a harbour for released last week, looks like it will Communist ideas. redeem her. Recently many student leaders there were arrested after they were Critics have only good words for charged with raising anti-national slogans. They got wide support from it and commercially too it is picking the media and a section of the intelligentsia. up. Alia says that she has a rule for Last week Kher visited the campus for a screening of one of his fi lms accepting movies now: to look at a and gave a speech attacking the student leaders there. Sometime before prospective project as if she is doing that, his strong words in a debate organised by a newspaper went viral a movie for the fi rst time. That is a on the net. He now almost seems like a spokesperson for the ruling quite a mature way to approach her establishment. But while Kher’s wife is a parliamentarian belonging to career for someone so young. the ruling party, he himself is not formally in it. Most people however are Recently, there was a curious bit certain that his current public profi le is a stepping-stone to enter into of news about how Alia lost out on active politics, the only question mark being on the way in which he will Neerja, a movie that subsequently enter politics. Meanwhile he is doing all the right things to keep himself in went to Sonam and became a the minds of the people. superhit. The reason: because she was apparently not tall enough to Send your feedback to PICKING WINNERS: After the success of her latest film, Alia Bhatt says she assay the character. Well, that is [email protected] has settled on a good strategy to choose future projects. one thing that Alia cannot change. Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Malaika opts for silence “The Rococo movement over divorce rumours emerged as a rebellion against the rigidity of Baroque designs and It was a Mein chup rahungi its hallmark was a quiet grandeur moment for actress Malaika Arora that was far from opulent or Khan as she decided to stay mum overbearing. My collection over rumours of divorce from captures this exact sentiment and producer husband Arabaaz Khan. strives to bring forth elegance The actress walked for designer that is, at no point, over the top Mandira Wirk at the ongoing or gimmicky,” said the designer. Amazon India Fashion Week Asked what made her look at (AIFW) winter-festive 2016 and Malaika as her muse this time, when IANS asked her about the Wirk told IANS: “The designs media reports about her personal depicts 18th century art and life, she refused to comment. architecture and talks about Wirk presented a collection titled curves and asymmetric designs Romancing Rococo on the fourth so who can you have better day of the fashion gala that is taking than the physique of my friend place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Malaika.” The collection delves deep into this Even Malaika was excited style that gained prominence in walking the runway and said that Paris as a statement in fancifulness, she would love to associate with modishness and refi ned style. The Wirk for her fashion label titled collection particularly takes a cue “The Closet Label”. “My line is from the curlicues motifs and gilding easy, affordable and comfortable of the iconic era and fi nds a modern- so I would love to have designer day expression in Wirk’s collection. friends,” Malaika said. — IANS

CROONING GLORY: Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor lends voice to high- pitch song in Baaghi

fter the soulful Teri “I had to push her to actually sing what to do with the mic, how to galliyan, actress it because although the song seems stand and what technique to use Shraddha Kapoor simple, it’s very tough to sing it as while singing that will make their TIGHTLIPPED: Malaika Arora Khan has lent her voice to the pitch is very high. Hats off to voice sound good. a high-pitch number Shraddha for doing full justice to it. “It was Sabbir Sir’s decision to Ain her upcoming fi lm Baaghi and She has made it special,” Khan said get Shraddha on board, and I was Shuddhi not happening in the movie. she has done complete justice to it, in a statement. also excited for it. But when I heard at the moment: Varun The Main Tera Hero actor added director Sabbir Khan and the track’s On her part, Shraddha has this girl sing, it was like an angel “that there is another thing I am music director Amaal Mallik have thanked Khan, and tweeted: “It’s had just descended into the studio. Bollywood actor Varun doing with Dharma Productions conceded. you who said to give it a shot, it’s Shraddha is the highlight of this Dhawan says fi lmmaker Karan (Karan’s banner), so that will be The song, Sab tera which was who you believed, thank you sir. For song though, very few people have Johar’s production Shuddhi is announced soon”. Varun, who is released last week, is a romantic giving me this beautiful song.” a voice that suits their own face, she not happening at the moment. the son of director David Dhawan, number featuring Shraddha and Amaal Mallik, the composer sings as cutely as she acts.” “Shuddhi is not happening at the will be soon seen in the sequel Tiger Shroff in the scenic locations of Sab tera, knows of Shraddha’s Mallik, who has sung the number moment. I think Karan announced of Salman Khan starrer Judwaa, of Krabi, Thailand. Khan convinced singing talent since childhood as with the actress, said he even has a it,” Varun told reporters at the red which released in 1997. When asked Shraddha to sing the song, which he they are from the same school. video of Shraddha singing the song carpet of the Times Of India Film about Judwaa 2, the actor said: “It’s regards as “tough”. “I did not get time to listen to live, and “that can prove that this Awards (TOIFA) 2016. too early to talk about Judwaa 2. “I was aware that Shraddha sings Bezubaan from ABCD 2, but had girl is a terrifi c fi nd”. The song’s Varun was to star with his Dishoom is coming out. There is really well but the idea to get her heard Galliyan and loved it ... But picturisation features sizzling Student Of The year co-star another surprise coming out soon.” to sing struck me when we were what she has done in Sab tera has chemistry between Shraddha and Alia Bhatt for the fi lm. Before Varun is currenly waiting for the shooting the song in Krabi. Every blown my mind. I haven’t used any Tiger. Baaghi, produced by Sajid the confi rmation of the cast for release of his upcoming action- time she had to give a shot, she pitch correcting techniques on her Nadiadwala, is a rebellious love Shuddhi, it was reported actors adventure fi lm Dishoom, which also would actually sing, and sing it so voice. Usually actors aren’t easy story which will release on April Hrithik Roshan and Kareena stars John Abraham and Jacqueline well. to record with as they don’t know 29. — IANS Kapoor Khan were supposed to star Fernandez. – IANS

Kareena denies doing married to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Pakistani fi lm Khan, stunned the audience in a ravishing dress at the second edition Bollywood actress Kareena of the Times Of India Film Awards Kapoor Khan denied she is doing a (TOIFA) 2016. She is currently Pakistani fi lm and termed all such waiting for the release of her speculations baseless. There were forthcoming fi lm Ki and Ka, which rumours that the Jab We Met star also stars actor Arjun Kapoor. will be making her debut in Pakistani Directed by fi lmmaker R Balki, fi lm, which would be helmed by the romantic comedy fi lm, which acclaimed director Shoaib Mansoor. revolves around a career-oriented Asked about it, Kareena told woman and a house husband, is reporters here: “No, this is not true.” slated to hit the screens on April NOT TRUE: Kareena Kapoor Khan The 35-year-old actress, who is 1. — IANS WAITING IN THE WINGS: Varun Dhawan 18 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD

STELLAR PERFORMANCE: Barkhad Abdi in Eye in the Sky. Abdi has followed a slow and steady course to success in films. Eye in the Sky star Barkhad Abdi: ‘You get what you pray’

same time, it’s all hard work. You get By Colin Covert what you pray, that’s how I see it.” Abdi has followed a slow and steady course to success. He was hen Barkhad selected from 1,000 amateur Abdi arrived in candidates to play the ferocious Minneapolis with Somali pirate leader alongside Tom his immigrant Hanks in Captain Phillips. He earned family in 1999, he a 2014 Oscar nomination for best didn’tW own much. In his new fi lm, Eye supporting actor, but seemed to hit a in the Sky, he owns the screen. slippery career path afterward. The drone-warfare drama Bringing tangible humanity but features Abdi as the sole actor no formal experience to that big appearing in tense confl ict on the debut, he seemed for a time to face ground. When he’s present, all the diminishing opportunities. With his action revolves around him. The return to the screen he has not only fi lm had its world premiere at the held his own against scepticism, but Toronto International Film Festival has pushed back. to a standing ovation and critical Abdi originally hoped to be an plaudits. It’s already been released in engineer, attending Minnesota State the UK, where the Guardian called University, Moorhead. “When I was it “exceptional across the board, a little kid, where I’m at now, I never with a standout performance from dreamt about it.” Barkhad Abdi.” On the fi lm’s posters, His family moved from war-torn Abdi is listed in the star quartet Somalia to Yemen when he was alongside Helen Mirren, Alan six, then won the visa lottery to Rickman and Aaron Paul. come to the United States when “It’s worked out,” he chuckled in he was 14. “Actually, I don’t worry a phone interview last week. “I feel about everything,” he said. “There’s Helen Mirren in Eye in the Sky. really blessed, thank God. At the nothing that’s promised in advance. Monday, March 21, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

We work to get ahead and we work to be passionate,” which is how he handled his former job as a driver for his brother’s limousine company as well as his current line of work. Drew Barrymore to star “You know, I love fi lmmaking. I don’t consider it a job. It’s something I enjoy doing, though it’s very hard at the same time.” “I’m kind of opening doors. That’s how I see it, and crossing bridges” in Netflix comedy series like the one leading to his latest role. Oscar-winning director Gavin Hood etfl ix has given a green (Tsotsi) drew him into the cast over signal to a comedy “lunch in Los Angeles and a copy series, which will star of the script by Guy Hibbert, an actors Drew Barrymore amazing writer.” and Timothy The fi lm examines the ethical NOlyphant. Titled Santa Clarita Diet, confl icts between military and the single-camera project hails governmental leaders guiding a from creator Victor Fresco, reports drone missile strike against East variety.com. Africa’s Islamist militants. It’s a Santa Clarita Diet follows complex balancing act measuring Joel (Olyphant) and Sheila inaction against collateral damage (Barrymore), a married couple that threatens the life of a nearby who are real-estate agents leading little girl. vaguely discontented lives in Abdi plays a Kenyan intelligence the Los Angeles suburb of Santa agent on the ground. He called Clarita, until Sheila goes through drone technology “something that a dramatic change sending both I’ve heard about here and there but their lives down a road of death and I didn’t pay that much attention destruction — but in a good way. to the details of it.” The story of “The genius of casting Timothy the innocent girl in harm’s way and Drew, combined with my reminded him of his own youth. comedic... Oh wait, that’s Cindy’s “That makes me think back to that quote. I agree with what Cindy age. I thought it was really diff erent is about to say,” Fresco said in a and at the same time similar. You statement. know, in our situation you could see Netfl ix’s Cindy Holland said: who’s coming, where they’re coming “The genius casting of Timothy from and you can prepare, hide or and Drew combined with Victor’s something. But for the situation she’s unique comedic sensibility will in, it’s totally diff erent. (She’s) a kid delight, and defi nitely surprise, our stuck in a war zone; that’s mainly members around the world.” who suff ers in war zones, kids and Santa Clarita Diet is slated to the women.” COMIC SENSIBILITY: Drew Barrymore launch in 2017 on Netfl ix. — IANS This is Abdi’s second key role in a political thriller showing East African confl ict, dealing with issues he Maze Runner star injured on set Russell Crowe has shed calls important and worth viewing. 52 pounds since The Nice Guys “There hasn’t been a movie that talks Maze Runner star Dylan O’Brien was hit by in this way about drones and people a car and suff ered multiple injuries on the set Actor Russell Crowe has lost 52 pounds of in this situation,” he said. Abdi, who of the franchise’s upcoming sequel The Death weight since his role in The Nice Guys for which turns 31 in April, now lives in Los Cure. he had to beef up. “I was 121.6 kg (268 pounds) Angeles but regularly makes visits to O’Brien was reportedly run over by a vehicle the fi rst week of August last year. I did a movie Minnesota. in a car scene gone wrong and may have called The Nice Guys, so I wanted to be the “Minneapolis is my city, it’s home,” suff ered multiple broken bones. The 24-year- physical juxtaposition of (actor) Ryan Gosling,” he said. “There still are close friends, old actor was taken to a local hospital in British Crowe said on a radio show, reports people.com. those who are similar to family. And Columbia for observation and treatment Crowe added that he is still “clawing his way there are diff erent people, those who following the accident, reports variety.com. back from his higher weight”. don’t know me and see me as an Maze Runner author James Dashner tweeted On working with Gosling, Crowe said that actor. But the majority of people see an update on the actor’s health. “I just want the actor constantly kept the laughs coming on me and, ‘Oh, it’s the old Barkhad,’ you to let everyone know that yes, Dylan was hurt, set, adding that the former made him laugh at know? ‘He’s back.’ And I love that, but that he’s going to be okay,” Dashner said. inappropriate times more than he ever has in his you know?” “Not life threatening in any way. Production is career. Abdi’s movie roles are piling up: postponed but certainly not cancelled. All that “That kid is a comic genius. He’s great He is currently starring with Al matters now is that Dylan recovers. We love company. He’s really smart. He loves what he Pacino in Where the White Man Runs you, Dylan,” he added. does and he asks all the right questions. Working Away as a translator helping a rookie O’Brien stars in the series as Thomas. The with him was such a treat. The kid just knows journalist navigate Somalia. Then he 2014 original grossed $102mn in US receipts, how to make me laugh. He’s very, very funny,” joins Uma Thurman in the comedy and 2015 follow-up The Scorch Trials tallied he said. adventure The Extraordinary Journey $82mn in domestic box offi ce. He’s also The Nice Guys is set to hit theaters on May 20. of the Fakir. known for his role on MTV’s Teen Wolf and his – IANS LOSING SPREE: Russell Crowe Viewers can also see him as an appearance in The Internship. The Death Cure, African drug dealer in Sacha Baron the third instalment, will release on February Cohen’s spy satire The Brothers 17, 2017. — IANS Kylie Jenner dyed my hair and finally at nine-year-old she let me Grimsby, which opened last week. hair when aged nine do this and only this! Changed everything.” “Sacha was fun,” Abdi said. “I Meanwhile, the Keeping Up With the loved ‘Borat,’ it’s a classic movie. Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner first Kardashians star, who recently became He’s very hardworking and he takes dyed her hair when she was a mere nine the face of the sportswear brand Puma, is it really seriously. I haven’t had a years old. The 18-year-old, who has a huge constantly experimenting with her tresses but chance to see it yet, but I’m looking stash of fake hair, believes her fascination she has admitted there is one trusty hair piece forward to it.” with collecting wigs began after she started she always turns to. “My favourite is the plain In the meantime, he’s focused on to experiment with hair colouring, reports black one with bangs. When my hair’s been Eye in the Sky and seeing his name femalefirst.co.uk. braided or it just doesn’t look good. I’ll wear it listed alongside its veteran stars. “It’s Taking to her Twitter account, Jenner posted for the day, which is so easy. truly a blessing,” he said. “It’s just a photograph of her younger self with a thick “I’ve never been shy about the fact that I unbelievable to be considered in that blonde highlight streaked through her dark wear wigs, so I thought it would be really fun to way. I’m really glad it worked out.” — locks. She accompanied the shot with the show everybody my whole collection. I’ve got Star Tribune/TNS ROAD TO RECOVERY: Dylan O’Brien caption: “I begged my mother for a year to dye 15 altogether,” she said. — IANS 20 GULF TIMES Monday, March 21, 2016 COMMUNITY

GRAND STAGE: Sohni Dharti has organised many colourful programmes on days of Pakistan’s national importance and other occasions.

Pakistan Super League (PSL). The hotly contested tournament was witnessed by scores of cricket-lovers residing in Al Khor SD plans unique show community and outside. The cricket extravaganza also coincided with a grand bazaar featuring a mandarin festival and fresh fruits and vegetables directly imported from Pakistan, to mark Pakistan Day held at New Football Field Al Khor Community last month. The festival attended by a large The highlight will be children participating in diff erent segments themed number of expatriates featured one of the best mandarin varieties (kinnow) from Pakistan. Kinnow, according to the significance of Pakistan Day. By Umer Nangiana widely grown in the Punjab province, is exported to many countries of the world. ne of the most fl owers), to be held at Al Waha the occasion. “We have already “Children will show the “We got the kinnow imported prominent and Club Ball Room, is unique in a way received submissions from children performances on Pakistani patriotic fresh from Pakistan and all our active community that it would be hosted completely on two diff erent competitions songs. Almost 100 children will fruits and vegetables arrived on the organisations of by children. A large number of that we announced as part of the show the performances fi rst time on day of festival fresh from Pakistan. Pakistani expatriates children are also participating Pakistan Day programme and they the platform of Sohni Dharti. It will The visitors of the festival were Oliving in Qatar, Sohni Dharti (SD) Al in diff erent segments and would be displayed at the occasion. be a wonderful show organised by happy to fi nd some of the best Khor is once again coming up with a competitions specially designed for The entire Pakistani community SD on Pakistan Day,” added Rana. quality kinnow in Qatar,” Rana told colourful community programme to the show, themed according to the living in Doha has been invited to The Pakistan Day will be Community. mark Pakistan Day on March 23. signifi cance of Pakistan Day. the show and we are expecting a offi cially marked with a ag- fl Besides the mandarin, the The grand stage show, Chand Children will present eight good turn out,” Anwar Ali Rana, the hoisting ceremony at the embassy festival also off ered visitors the Meri Zameen, Phool Mera Watan tableaus and there would also Chairman of SD, told Community. of Pakistan. A number of other traditional Pakistani cuisine besides (My country is like moon and be speeches made by them on Children below nine years of community organisations have also ingredients for the typical Pakistani age were invited to participate planned multiple events where the dishes found in diff erent areas. in a sketch and painting local community will be engaged in Other Pakistani products such as competition titled Menar-e- diff erent activities. clothes were also put on display for Pakistan (Monument Minaret The Sohni Dharti Al Khor the visitors. in Lahore). This was aimed at Community has been regularly Among its educational making the children understand holding events to mark Pakistan Day programmes, the SD organised the signifi cance of the day and the and days of national importance an event called Future Leaders ‘Minaret of Pakistan,’ said Rana. besides actively participating in Programme. Renowned scholar and Meenar-a-Pakistan, the symbol the National Day celebrations motivational speaker Dr Shoukar of resolution of Pakistan beautifully of Qatar and other local events. Chandna was invited to speak to painted by Aiman, Faizan Ashraf, The community organisation children and youth of the Al Khor Zikra Hoor, Muhammad Ashir, regularly brings colourful cultural Community. Rao Abdullah Aabban and Rao programmes, sports and recreation, A regular feature of Sohni Dharti Muhammad Aayan, he added. and educational activities to the annual activities calendar, the The children above nine years of Pakistani community living in format of the programme allows age were asked to participate in an Doha. the participating children to share essay competition on the theme, SD recently organised a cricket their learning experiences and give ‘I Love My Pakistan’. And SD chief tournament, Pakistan Cricket their input. In the programme, said they have already received a League (PCL) 2016 comprising the participants were shown a bundle of submissions from the six teams which was styled on motivational video followed by a A large number of children are participating in Pakistan Day celebrations. children. the recently concluded fi rst discussion on it.