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COVER STORY Show reel A lowdown on the big new films to watch this winter. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 5.01am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.21am Zuhr (noon) 11.44am Asr (afternoon) 2.46pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.09pm Isha (night) 6.39pm

USEFUL NUMBERS The Commuter forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on the DIRECTION: Jaume Collet-Serra train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to CAST: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson solve the puzzle, he realises a deadly plan is unfolding, and he SYNOPSIS: Insurance salesman Michael is on his daily is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that carries commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. life and death stakes for everyone on the train. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Mukkabaaz of becoming a professionally recognised him, the path to a stable government Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 DIRECTION: Anurag Kashyap boxer. Things go awry when he falls job is through boxing. But what Shravan Qatar Airways 40253374 CAST: Rajesh Tailang, Shreedhar in love with a high caste, mute girl, doesn’t expect is that in India, boxing Dubey, Zoya Hussain Sunaina, who happens to be the niece of is about everything else but the sport, SYNOPSIS: In the city of Bareilly, in his arch nemesis, the head of the state which is heightened by the volatile Uttar Pradesh, aspiring boxer Shravan boxing federation, Bhagwan Das Mishra. political climate of Uttar Pradesh. slogs day and night to achieve his dream To marry his love, he needs a job and for THEATRE: Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te The Mall Cinema (1): Howard Thaana Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 11pm. Q Lovecraft & The Undersea Kingdom Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Let him that would (2D) 2:30pm; 1921 (Hindi) 4:15pm; Sketch (Tamil) 2:30pm; Goodbye Hollow In The Land (2D) 6:45pm; Christopher Robin (2D) 5pm; The move the world Masterpiece (Malayalam) 8:30pm; (Tamil) 9pm; Agnyathavaasi (Tamil) Commuter (2D) 7pm; Detroit (2D) 1921 (Hindi) 11:30pm. 11:30pm. 9pm; The Commuter (2D) 11:30pm. fi rst move himself. The Mall Cinema (2): Jai Simha Landmark Cinema (2): Howard Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): (Telugu) 2:30pm; JUMANJI: Welcome Lovecraft & The Undersea Kingdom JUMANJI: Welcome To The Jungle To The Jungle (2D) 5:30pm; The (2D) 3pm; JUMANJI: Welcome To (2D) 2:30pm; Mukkabaaz (Hindi) – Socrates Commuter (2D) 7:30pm; The The Jungle (2D) 5pm; The Commuter 4:30pm; Darkest Hour (2D) 7:15pm; Commuter (2D) 9:30pm; Darkest Hour (2D) 7pm; The Commuter (2D) 9pm; Hollow In The Land (2D) 9:30pm; Nails (2D) 11:30pm. Detroit (2D) 11pm. (2D) 11:15pm. The Mall Cinema (3): Thaana Landmark Cinema (3): Masterpiece Asian Town Cinema: Thaana Serndha Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 2pm; Howard (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Darkest Hour Kottam (Tamil) 5:30pm; Thaana Lovecraft & The Undersea Kingdom (2D) 5pm; Jai Simha (Telugu) 7pm; Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 8:15pm; (2D) 4:30pm; Agnyathavaasi (Telugu) Nails (2D) 9:45pm; Thaana Serndha Thaana Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 11pm; Community Editor 6pm; Sketch (Tamil) 9pm; Thaana Kottam (Tamil) 11:15pm. Jai Simha (Telugu) 6pm; Thaana Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 8:45pm; Kamran Rehmat Landmark Cinema (1): Howard Lovecraft & The Undersea Thaana Serndha Kottam (Tamil) e-mail: [email protected] Agnyathavaasi (Telugu) 2:15pm; Kingdom (2D) 3pm; Howard Lovecraft 2:15am; Sketch (Tamil) 5:30pm; Sketch Telephone: 44466405 Howard Lovecraft & The Undersea & The Undersea Kingdom (2D) (Tamil) 8:15pm; Agnyathavaasi (Telugu) Kingdom (2D) 5pm; Sketch (Tamil) 4:30pm; Thaana Serndha Kottam 5:30pm; Masterpiece (Malayalam) Fax: 44350474 6:30pm; Thaana Serndha Kottam (Tamil) 6pm; Sketch (Tamil) 8:30pm; 8:30pm; Sketch (Tamil) 2am. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS From January 8 to 21, the Amazing Torba Farmers Market African Circus will be at Hyatt Plaza food WHERE: Education City Meet HEC Paris’s Executive MBA court area starting from 5:30pm. Bring WHEN: Ongoing Alumni in Qatar your friends and family and come enjoy the TIME: 9am WHEN: Today show. Entry is free. Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based WHERE: Msheireb Enrichment Centre- initiative that aims to deliver organic and Corniche locally-grown food and homemade products, The ‘Meet the Alumni’ event promises to host a weekly market in Education City. to be an excellent opportunity for you to Open to the public, the market be held at hear from their current participants, recent QF’s Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate graduates and seasoned alumni about their 2, every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every journey on this world-class programme. Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The The presentations will cover: 1) Why chose name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and HEC Paris; 2) How to embrace going back means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, to school and managing your work-life- organised by the Organizing Committee and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally- study balance; 3) How to apply your newly of the Private Engineering Office. This grown items will be on off er, including acquired skills and knowledge during and year’s festival offers a range of family- organic fruits and vegetables, homemade after the programme; 4) Which Major to friendly fun including parades, shows, preserves, syrups, and butters, as well as select and why; 5) Some capstone project plays, music featuring top stars and handicrafts and gardening supplies. themes; 6) How the EMBA can transform children’s entertainment. Spring Festival your career prospects; and 7) Precious will also present fine arts events in the Breakdance Classes tips to succeed in this programme. After various sections of Souq Waqif Arts Center, WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday the presentations you will be welcome to including workshops directed to all visitors. Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture stay for a buffet dinner on the terrace and Winter Festival at Katara that originated in New York and has since make new connections. Please note that WHERE: Katara Remote-controlled car racing track spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an registration for this event is compulsory. WHEN: Jan 24-28 WHERE: Aspire Park athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which Please contact Debra Lech at dlech@hec-q. TIME: 4pm WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat can often appear to defy the laws of physics. qf.org.qa or call +974 4454 6079 for more Cultural Village Foundation-Katara TIME: 4pm-10pm This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous information. will launch its 2018 edition of the Winter Aspire Zone Foundation has created a upper-body strength for tricks and poses and Festival on January 24 and will continue custom-made track specially designed a great way to get into shape and have fun. Gold Workshop For Teachers until January 28 at Katara esplanade. for remote-control car racing, for car Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail WHERE: Marriott Marquis This year’s edition draws a significant lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport [email protected] WHEN: Today participation of ministries, institutions enthusiasts can try the race track opposite This one-day workshop will be about and private sector centres that are all set to the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Reggae Beachfest Doha English, Math, Science, Social Studies, present a wide range of diverse events that Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays History, ICT and new technologies for include performances, theatrical shows and WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St. Regis your classroom. Part of workshop will educational workshops. In this edition of Hotel include working through a selection of the festival, the Childhood Cultural Center TIME: 8pm onwards new resources and materials relevant will organie several children activities In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest to Early Years up to University teaching including competitions and games, with in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta environment. gifts distribution. Qatar Heritage and nights around. The organisers say, “We’ve Identity centre is also featuring a unique got the setup sorted to get you feeling the educational theatrical show highlighting Caribbean vibe. Along with our resident band the winter season besides numerous Earthkry all the way from Jamaica, we have so entertaining activities, organised with an many big names in the Reggae scene lined up aim of a acquainting the public and children at this huge beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 with the Qatari cultural and national at the door. For more information, please call identity, and Qatar’s flora. These festivities Outdoor and five-a-side football 44460105. are sought to afford the children a glimpse pitches on Qatari life style during winter. WHERE: Aspire Zone Zumba Session WHEN: Daily WHERE: Bin Omran Salute Qatar TIME: 7pm-11pm WHEN: Sundays WHERE: Holiday Inn Aspire Zone’s five-a-side football TIME: 7pm - 8pm WHEN: Feb 9 outdoor pitches opposite Al Waab Street Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) TIME: 6.30pm are available every day from 7pm until 11pm every Sunday. For more information call Farook College Old Students Association from Sundays to Thursdays, and on Fridays 33003839 or [email protected] Qatar are conducting an event named and Saturdays from 7am-11pm. ‘Salute Qatar’ on Feb 9, 2018. The Salsa Nights event consists of a live orchestra led by Mahaseel Festival WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Grand Muhammed Aslam, a Bollywood singer and WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Doha Sonu Nigam in Doha member of A R Rahman’s team. For further WHERE: Katara WHEN: Every Wednesday WHERE: Doha Exhibition and details, call FOSA General Secretary Askar TIME: 9am-10pm TIME: 9pm Convention Center Rahiman at 5550-9834. Visitors to the festival can expect a Get ready for some Latin beats every WHEN: January 19 variety of products from local vegetables, Wednesday night, where all the salseros and TIME: 5pm - 11pm Laugh Out Loud flowers, honey and meat, poultry and salseras in town meet and party all night. From a TV anchor of a music show, now WHEN: Feb 9 diary items. For those of you looking for Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For to the biggest playback singer Bollywood WHERE: Intercontinental Doha The traditional Qatari food, there will also be details call 4485 3000 has ever seen, Shop Qatar brings to you the City stalls selling homemade foods such as super talented super versatile Sonu Nigam TIME: 9am- 1am Machbous. Farm-grown goods include Off -Road biking tour Live in Doha. Sonu Nigam concert will be Eat, have fun and Laugh Out Loud with aubergines, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, WHERE: Zekreet the finale to the Bollywood week of Shop two of the finest Filipino comedians – courgettes, cauliflower, herbs, and chilis. WHEN: Fridays Qatar. The event will be hosted at the Doha Wacky Kiray and Boobita. The event will There are also animal products such as Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the Exhibition and Convention Center. Sonu start with a brunch meet and greet with chicken, milk, cheese and eggs from Qatari country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in Nigam and his crew of 32 members, which Wacky Kiray and Boobita. In the afternoon companies like Baladna and Al Waha the desert on a fat bike to explore the local includes musicians, dancers and top visual, onwards, the activities will be: Komikero/a Poultry Company. fl ora and fauna spot desert wildlife, hike light and sound engineers will ensure Doha (a stand-up comedy contest), videoke up jebels, chill in the magic of the Richard is treated to a concert of a lifetime. The challenge, band performances, a comedy B.Square Mall Grand Event Serra statues and this unique landscape. tickets are starting from as low as QR50. show with guest artist and dance party. For WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha Participants will get to cross the desert The three-hour concert will be opened further information call 7777-8542. WHEN: Ongoing riding fat bikes from Zekreet to the Richard by top local performers who are putting TIME: 6:30pm Serra statues, on a route of approximately together an unplugged session. Souq Waqif Spring Festival The only mall in Qatar dedicated to 13kms. The route is easy to ride and suitable WHERE: Souq Waqif entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy for people with average fi tness. You must Amazing African Circus WHEN: Ongoing a total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car be able to ride. Kids aged 9 and older are WHERE: Hyatt Plaza TIME: Evening parking spaces, as well as provide a range also welcome. The fee is QR 220 (QR190 WHEN: Until Jan 21 Souq Waqif is hosting Spring Festival of shopping, services, and entertainment for ages 9-14) and includes bike and safety TIME: 5:30pm events until April 25. The festival is options. equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 hours.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The winter fare Horror continues to draw unusual talent. Another trend is an uptick in diversity. Throw in Steven Spielberg’s new virtual-reality flick and moviegoers just might warm up to Hollywood again, writes Rafer Guzmán

inter is here, but Jackson Jr. Hollywood might JANUARY 26 be sweating. MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH Last year’s box CURE The adventurous teens who offi ce was a major escaped a massive labyrinth must Wdisappointment, a 2.7 percent drop break into another one, called Last in revenue and a 5.8 percent drop City, in this franchise fi nale. With in actual tickets sold compared Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario and to 2016. A summer of botched Patricia Clarkson. blockbusters was largely to blame, notably Tom Cruise’s action-horror FEBRUARY 2 hybrid The Mummy and the widely WINCHESTER: THE HOUSE panned sci-fi fantasy Valerian and THAT GHOSTS BUILT A horror the City of a Thousand Planets. fi lm inspired by Sarah Winchester Now come the cold months — (Helen Mirren), the widow always a season of slim pickings who spent much of her gun- and shoulder-shrugging for manufacturing fortune building moviegoers. a bizarre mansion in San Jose, There might, however, be some . bright spots. Horror, a hot genre after the success of last year’s Get FEBRUARY 9 Out, continues to draw unusual THE 15:17 TO PARIS Clint talent. Comedian John Krasinski Eastwood’s drama about three is directing A Quiet Place, about a Americans who helped thwart a family hiding from an evil force; terrorist attack on a passenger train the classy Helen Mirren will star will star Spencer Stone, Anthony in Winchester: The House That Sadler and Alek Skarlatos as Ghosts Built, based on a real-life themselves. heiress of the early 1900s; and FIFTY SHADES FREED The even Marvel’s X-Men are going third in the steamy fi lm series about the spooky route with The New blushing book editor Anastasia Mutants. Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Another trend is an uptick in masochistic millionaire Christian diversity, with Chadwick Boseman Grey (Jamie Dornan). James Foley starring in the long-awaited returns to direct. superhero movie Black Panther and PETER RABBIT An animated young actress Storm Reid (12 Years fi lm based on the characters created a Slave) putting a bit of colour into by Beatrix Potter. With the voices Disney’s adaptation of the sci-fi of Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne, classic Daisy Ridley and Margot Robbie. A Wrinkle in Time (directed by Ava DuVernay, of Selma). Fox will FEBRUARY 16 release a gay high-school comedy BLACK PANTHER After the called Love, Simon, and Anna Faris death of the King of Wakanda, his will star opposite Mexico’s Eugenio son T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) Derbez in a remake of the rom-com returns to the technologically Overboard. advanced African nation to take Throw in Steven Spielberg’s the throne. Ryan Coogler, of Creed, new virtual-reality movie, Wes directs. Anderson’s new stop-motion EARLY MAN A stop-motion production and Clint Eastwood’s comedy-adventure set in latest true-life drama, and prehistoric times. With the moviegoers just might warm up to voices of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hollywood again. Hiddleston and Maisie Williams. Here are the 30 big fi lms of this Nick Park, of Wallace and Gromit, winter (and early spring): directs.

JANUARY 19 FEBRUARY 23 12 STRONG Billed as a ANNIHILATION A biologist “declassifi ed true story,” this enters an environmental disaster action-drama follows the fi rst zone to fi nd out what happened US Special Forces team sent to to her husband. With Natalie Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Portman, and With Chris Hemsworth and Oscar Isaac. Alex Garland, who Michael Shannon. scored a sleeper hit with 2015’s Ex DEN OF THIEVES A group Machina, directs. of elite bank robbers attempts to knock over the Los Angeles branch MARCH 2 of the Federal Reserve. Starring DEATH WISH Bruce Willis ENGAGING: Surrounded by an evil force that is attracted to sound, a rural family survives by living in total silence. Gerard Butler, 50 Cent and O’Shea steps into Charles Bronson’s shoes Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY as an urban vigilante in this already controversial remake of the gritty 1974 crime drama. Directed by professional button-pusher Eli Roth, of The Green Inferno and Hostel. RED SPARROW A ballerina, Dominkia Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence), joins a group of seductive spies known as Sparrows. Francis Lawrence (no relation), of The Hunger Games, directs.

MARCH 9 A WRINKLE IN TIME When a brilliant scientist (Chris Pine) disappears, his daughter (Storm Reid) ventures into unknown space to fi nd him. With Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling. Ava DuVernay, of Selma, directs this adaptation of the Madeleine L’Engle novel.

MARCH 16 LOVE, SIMON A gay but closeted 17-year-old (Nick Robinson) falls for an anonymous classmate online. Directed by Greg Berlanti (TV’s Supergirl, Riverdale). TOMB RAIDER After playing the action-adventuress Lara Croft for just two fi lms in this stalled franchise, Angelina Jolie hands her tank-top to Alicia Vikander.

MARCH 23 MIDNIGHT SUN A teenage girl (Bella Thorne) with a rare sensitivity to sunlight embarks on a risky summer romance. With Patrick Schwarzenegger. PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING John Boyega, of the new Star Wars series, co-produced this sequel to the 2013 giant-monster movie Pacifi c Rim. He stars in it, too, as a giant-robot operator named Jake Pentecost. SHERLOCK GNOMES A sequel to 2011’s charming animated rom-com Gnomeo & Juliet. Guess which literary work this one is based on. With the voices of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt and Chiwetel Ejiofor. UNSANE The latest from Steven Soderbergh (Logan Lucky) is a psychological horror fi lm about a woman who is involuntarily committed to a mental hospital. With Claire Foy and Juno Temple. ISLE OF DOGS Another stop-motion animated fi lm by Wes Anderson (The Fantastic Mr. Fox), this one inspired by Japanese cinema. The star-studded voice cast, includes Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Greta Gerwig, Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray.

MARCH 30 ACRIMONY A faithful wife (Taraji P Henson) fi nally grows tired of her devious husband’s ways. With Lyriq Bent and Jazmyn Simon. Written and directed by Tyler Perry. virginity at prom. Starring Leslie instalment in the X-Men series rom-com starring Kurt Russell and and Rob Lowe. READY PLAYER ONE In a Mann, Ike Barinholtz and John appears to be a superhero horror Goldie Hawn. TULLY A struggling single pre-apocalypse future, a popular Cena. movie with spooky basements RAMPAGE A primatologist mother receives a new nanny as a virtual-reality universe, OASIS, A QUIET PLACE Surrounded and everything. The cast includes (Dwayne Johnson) discovers that gift. Charlize Theron rejoins her turns out to be the hiding place by an evil force that is attracted to Anya Taylor-Joy (Split) and Charlie gorillas and other animals have Young Adult team of director Jason of a very real fortune. With Tye sound, a rural family survives by Heaton (Netfl ix’s Stranger Things). been genetically altered to become Reitman and writer Diablo Cody. Sheridan and Mark Rylance. living in total silence. The trailer, at supersize monsters. Directed by Steven Spielberg. least, contains no spoken dialogue. APRIL 20 SUPER TROOPERS 2 The APRIL 27 John Krasinski directs himself and OVERBOARD When a selfi sh hapless Vermont cops from 2001’s TRAFFIK A couple enjoying a APRIL 6 his wife, Emily Blunt. (Eugenio Derbez) develops cult favourite Super Troopers are romantic weekend in the mountains BLOCKERS Three parents amnesia, his ill-treated employee back, this time monitoring a US- is terrorised by a biker gang. With join forces to stop their teenage APRIL 13 (Anna Faris) convinces him they are Canada border dispute. With Jay Paula Patton and William Fichtner. daughters from losing their NEW MUTANTS Fox’s new married. It’s a reworking of the 1987 Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heff ernan — Newsday/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY NEA holds 8th convention

Nepal Engineer Association (NEA) Qatar recently held its eighth general assembly. The convention NEA unanimously elected its new working committee headed by Padam Narayan Sah. was held at Shalimar Palace, Doha. Rakesh Chaudhary, Safdar Imam and Shakti Sapkota were elected as vice presidents of the The programme was chaired by NEA Acting President Ram Shrestha. Gayatri Poudel, Second association. Mohammad Nurain was elected as general secretary, Mohammad Ayub and Secretary of Embassy of Nepal, was the guest of honour on the occasion. More than 200 Kulchandra Basnet as a secretary , Manish Nembang as treasurer and Sheikh Daneil Ahmed as engineers were present in the convention. co-treasurer of the NEA Qatar. The programme kicked off with candle lighting and national anthem. Birendra Kumar Shah Javed Alam, Anwal Alam Ansari, Ahshanullah Ansari, Asfaq Ahmed, Harish Chandra Bhandari, delivered the welcome speech. Mohammad Nurain presented the activities report about 2016- Juber Ahmed, Mohd Naiyer Azam and Mohd Samim Rain got elected as new members of NEA 2017 period. Manish Nembang presented the financial report for the same tenure. Participating Qatar working committee. engineers expressed their views for upcoming executive committee of NEA for 2018-2019. The programme was hosted by Mohammad Ayub. — Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

A Dutch Musical Gift to Qatar concert tomorrow

special concert Canto Ostinato by Composer power of Canto Ostinato will come entitled A Dutch Simeon ten Holt is the most famous under the spell of the hallucinatory Musical Gift to Qatar Dutch work for piano of the 20th eff ect of this iconic work. As a will take place in the century and is one of the classics of result, Canto Ostinato is often atrium of the Museum minimal music. described as ‘meditative’. Aof Islamic Art tomorrow. The Sonja Park remarked, “The most “To me, Canto Ostinato is the concert is open to the public and remarkable aspect about this work music of the future”, said Kees free of admission. is the amount of freedom that is Wieringa. He has performed this World class musicians Kees given to the performer. That makes musical piece numerous times all Wieringa and Sonja Park will this piece very interesting for me as over world and will now share his perform the Dutch musical a musician. Each performance of passion with the community in masterpiece Canto Ostinato on two Canto Ostinato is unique.” Qatar. grand pianos. The music can be repeated by For Sonja Park it will be the fi rst “I am very excited about this the performers’ interpretation. time performing this piece. “I am concert. It is historic as it is the Moreover, the performers excited to see what kind of magic very fi rst time that this Dutch determine the articulations, I am going to experience while iconic work will be played in Qatar phrasing, dynamics and even the performing,” she said. and the wider region. It is off ered as order in the piece. Improvisation The concert is supported by the a Dutch musical gift to Qatar”, said and interaction will drive the Museum of Islamic Art, Fifty- Dr Bahia Tahzib-Lie, Ambassador concert. One East and the Embassy of the of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. Anyone having experienced the Kingdom of the Netherlands. ACTION: Publicity still from A Dutch Musical Gift to Qatar. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

REFUGEE TENT: A model of a refugee tent from the Kara Tepe refugee camp. VCUarts to hold exhibition, panel discussion on refugees

n exhibition and panel LATRA, an award-winning aid organisation discussion at VCUarts Qatar will and design incubator from Greece show how faculty, students and specialising in socially responsible projects alumni from the university’s that promote innovation, technology and interior design programme are entrepreneurship in the humanitarian Ausing aff ordable technology and brilliant sector. design ideas to improve the lives of refugees. The exhibition includes Pulitzer Prize- One of the defi ning global events in winning photographs of the refugee crisis, recent times has been the record numbers a full-sized refugee tent, and an on-site lab of refugees who are fl eeing confl ict, where equipment designed in Kara Tepe persecution, or the eff ects of climate change. refugee transit camp will be reproduced by According to the United Nations, about VCUarts Qatar students using 3D printers. It 28,000 people are forced to fl ee their homes will also include a large-scale model of Kara every day and almost 70 million people are Tepe refugee camp, and a video installation. now refugees, nearly double the number Reporting from the Field is curated from 20 years ago. Many of the, end up by Aris Papadopoulos from LATRA, and in refugee camps in places like Kara Tepe Maja Kinnemark, Assistant Professor in refugee camp on the island of Lesbos, Interior Design at VCUarts Qatar. Students, Greece, where facilities can be basic at best. faculty and alumni from VCUarts Qatar’s An exhibition and panel discussion called Interior Design programme, MFA in Design Reporting From The Field will show how programme, and fabrication lab were heavily faculty, students and alumni from Virginia involved in producing all aspects of the Commonwealth University School of the exhibition, some of whom visited Kara Tepe Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) are working refugee camp in 2016. with aid agencies to use low cost technology Students and faculty originally began and practical designs to improve the working with a team of behavioural situation of refugees, who are also involved scientists, material engineers and local in designing and producing products that AT WORK: Students of the university are busy in preparation for the exhibition. architects in 2016 who were already onsite at make their lives easier. the Kara Tepe refugee camp to use innovative The exhibition will take place at the social innovation and the empowerment of of LATRA, an award-winning incubator design ideas and new technologies to Gallery at VCUarts Qatar from January 17 to refugees will take place at the Atrium at 6pm specialising in socially responsible projects improve the housing situation and camp life February 24. An opening reception will take before the opening reception at the Gallery that promote innovation, technology and for the people who were caught in limbo in place at 6pm on January 17. The exhibition is at 7pm with representatives from local, entrepreneurship in the humanitarian the camp on their journey to Europe from free and open to the public. The exhibition regional, and international humanitarian sector. war-torn parts of Syria or other countries, is open from 9am to 5pm, from Saturday to organisations. The exhibition takes the visitor inside such as Afghanistan or Iraq. Thursday, and is closed on Fridays. The moderator will be Aris Papadopoulos, the Kara Tepe refugee transit camp, and For more information, visit www.qatar. A panel discussion on humanitarian and a humanitarian innovator, and the founder specifi cally the design lab that was set up by vcu.edu 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY

DPS-MIS teams of budding scientists win recognition in India

Five teams of budding scientists from DPS-Modern Indian School bagged five positions out of six in the Shastrapradarshan competition organised by Science India Forum recently. The team comprising Harikrishnan Kodamana, Sreedev Sreekumar, Pranav Praveen and Sankalpa Raymondal represented the school in the National Children’s Science Congress held in Ahmedabad India recently. Harikrishnan, the team leader, has been adjudged for the Special Jury Award for his presentation and research work on the project titled Finding A Correlation between Sleep And Academic Performance.

Annual meet of BPS alumni

About 160 alumni of Birla Public School (BPS) met in the auditorium as part of their annual and the key office bearers. The new office bearers and the executive members are; Tina gathering. Bharani, president, Ejaz Aslam, Sanjeev Poduri, and Shlakha Ahlawat, vice presidents, Sajidh The assembly is one of the few amongst all the Indian schools affiliated to the CBSE in Doha Yousuf, secretary, and Vijai Thampi, treasurer. Alan Varghese, Anurag Srivastava, Kalyani and it is a regular annual feature of former students of the school. Jayachandran Menon, Malay Arya, Adhithiya Arun, Anmol Singh Bhulla are elected as The meet discussed matters of general interest including electing an executive committee executive members.

NIS conducts cricket camp

In collaboration with Qatar Cricket Association, Noble International School organised a junior cricket camp on January 15. A group of hundred students displayed their ability to play the sport and brought out the keen cricketers in them. The purpose of the camp was to develop the students’ skills as a cricketer and also relearn the basic conventions of the sport. Delegates of the QCA, Aminul Islam, head of school cricket for boys and Mohamed Asif along with seven other internationally accredited coaches helped in conducting the camp at the school ground. NIS physical education teachers headed by Saril N.R. also helped the coaches. The camp was formally inaugurated by NIS Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Tamil Day celebrated at MES

Tamil Day was observed with fervour and gaiety at the campus of MES Indian School recently. Students from junior, girls and boys’ sections of the school participated in various contests including recitation and elocution competitions. Students attired in conventional costumes presented vibrant folk dances and drama on the occasion, which made the celebrations alive. Fervent speeches were made by the students in honour of Tamil literary personalities and their valuable contributions. Besides extolling the beauty of Tamil language, the school principal off iciating Hameeda Kadar complimented, “This is one of the annual occasions of the Tamil community, celebrated with a view to inculcating values and familiarising the children with the rich culture and traditions of Tamil state.” Teachers of the Department of Tamil co- ordinated the day’s programme in a colourful manner.

PIS organises annual sports meet

Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) organised annual sports meet with a flamboyant spirit of all the four wings, who were brimming with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The grand opening recently at the school’s football ground. ceremony was graced by the presence of guest of honour, Ali Faraj al-Ghanim. Principal Nargis The arena was set with balloons, collages and colourful placards depicting the school’s creative Raza Otho cut the ribbon and off icially declared the sports meet open. The events included a and innovative learning ideas for the support of its young and energetic athletes. good variety of athletic games like formula one race, crab race, sprint race, racket ball and basket The event was marked by a string of spectacular performances presented by the young athletes race, hoola hoop race, skill relay race and flat race. 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Winter must-haves for men

inter gives limited options to z A quality winter coat in a neutral colour style up fashionably, especially is a versatile piece of clothing that is always a for men, but layering it good choice and available in different styles and differently and accessorising it patterns allowing one to choose from a long line properly can do the trick. trench coat or a chunky coat that goes up till the WJames Doidge, Head of Design, Menswear at waist. Worsted wool, tweed, leather and corduroy Marks & Spencer, and Sandeep Gonsalves, co- fabrics work best for this season. founder of SS Homme, share some interesting z Another winter wardrobe essential would be winter must-haves for an effortless style. the simple and practical raincoat that makes for a great layer in case of unexpected downpours. z For winter, layering is key for men’s dressing. z Longer, more streamlined coats like overcoats Wearing a lightweight knit such as a merino crew and trench coats add a hint of sophistication and neck jumper under a sports-inspired bomber elegance that works best for office and everyday jacket is a great way to dress for the colder looks. One can go for neutral and subdued shades, weather. keeping them easy to blend in and complement z For something slightly warmer you can’t go with a range of formal and smart casual outfits. wrong with a cashmere jumper. The super soft For a formal look, one can layer a trench coat over knit is perfect for feeling comfy in the cold. a full suit or stay more relaxed with a pair of slim z For a more casual look swap a merino jumper fit jeans and a turtleneck jumper. for a sports-inspired sweatshirt. Layer over a z For a glam party look, one can opt for velvet classic white tee and pair with jeans and trainers dinner jackets in hues of black and emerald to add for a laidback weekend look. a hint of opulence for a festive vibe. z For truly cold days, wearing a thermal vest z Warm accessories like hats, gloves and or pant is essential. They are everyday basics that scarves are a necessity to complete your look you can wear under most looks throughout winter and keep you warm at the same time. One can to keep warm with minimum effort. accessorise their outfit with a pair of gold cuff- z Lastly, accessorising with a chic scarf, simple links, collar bar, tie bar or lapel pins. beanie or classic leather gloves is an easy way to z Gold is much warmer than silver in general finish winter outfits. and creates a more winter look. A pair of sturdy z Slim fit silhouettes that are extravagant and warm boots are a winter classic that help to and upbeat create a dynamic structure and are keep the feet dry. A good lace-up pair or more trending this winter with an emphasis on fabric formal monk strap footwear works well too. — and texture. IANS

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

Generally you tend to let paperwork go, Aries, but today the necessity Today sensitivity combines with mental astuteness to bring your innate Communication with others should be as strong on a psychic level of handling budgeting and financial matters could force you to sit practicality and eff iciency to the surface. You’ll probably have more than as on a verbal one, so expect some telepathic flashes. Practicality down and get it all done. However, where money and other resources one chance to make use of this, Taurus, whether it relates to work you and common sense combine with intuition today to make you feel are concerned, you’re apt to be especially practical and eff icient, so do at home, you’re helping out a friend, or you’re working with a group. especially creative. A number of ideas for new projects could cross your don’t be surprised if you sail right through it and get it done well. Other Family members and others find it easy to communicate with you and mind, Gemini, and you’ll want to write them down for later. paperwork, such as your own writing, should go equally well. might come to you with matters they need to sort out. Enjoy your day. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Your innate practicality and common sense are apt to be called into Whatever tasks or chores you may have to perform today are likely You generally tend toward a very high level of perseverance, Virgo. No action on behalf of a group with which you’re aff iliated, Cancer. Some of to go much more quickly and eff iciently than usual, Leo. Your level of matter how diff icult a task may seem to you, today it should go very them may be feeling muddled, and you’re the only one who has what common sense is high, as is your physical energy. Success is strongly smoothly, particularly if it involves in-depth study or research of some it takes right now to see the matter through. Your own goals could be indicated in any kind of enterprise you take on today, so don’t be afraid kind. Your thinking is especially clear and down to Earth today, and your advanced today because of increased focus and clear thinking. Overall, to try anything, no matter how outrageous it may seem. By the way, common sense is operating at a very high level. Get to whatever needs this should be a great day to work on projects of your own. Enjoy! don’t be surprised if other people come to you for advice. to be done today and there won’t be any loose ends left for tomorrow. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Dreams could shed light on some personal ambiguities you’ve been Projects of all kinds that you could be working on with partners or Today could be one of those days when you look around the house and trying to understand, Libra. Your thinking is especially clear and logical friends could go especially smoothly today, Scorpio, as your thinking think, “What a mess!” You might then decide to give the whole place a now, and work should therefore be a snap. Money matters should go is especially sharp, clear, and logical. You and your friends are in an thorough cleaning. This is fine, Sagittarius, as long as you don’t try to do fairly smoothly today, particularly if paperwork or legal documents are especially strong place right now, with trust and respect between you at it alone. Get others in the household to help out. You’ve been working involved. an all-time high. Social events could bring stimulating discussions and very hard lately, and if you get too tired you could well be very short stronger bonds between you and others. with everyone and be very poor company. Pace yourself! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Letters or phone calls could come today reaff irming the continued You may have been especially interested in promoting your general Today should prove a busy day on all levels. Inspiration for creative success you’ve been enjoying and presenting new opportunities, health for a while, Aquarius, and so today you could finally start that projects, particularly writing, should come to you in profusion, Pisces, Capricorn. Your mind should be in a very good space to consider nutrition and exercise programme you’ve been thinking about. You’re and so you might produce results that could surprise even you. anything new that comes your way, and your common sense is high so likely to come up with a plan that is more than workable since your Communication with loved ones is particularly clear, open, and honest you’re apt to see all sides of it. Therefore, whatever you have to think thinking is especially clear and logical right now. Others might be today. You will be able to clear up a few matters that may have been about, trust yourself! inspired to join you. bothering you and those close to you. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Engligh Literature Pooch Cafe

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

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Play music that might denote 1. Bend the fastener (6) aggression to the native (8) 2. What yon singers are 5. The German cheers (6) singing? (4,5) 10. Get your hands out (6,1,8) 3. In muted tones, says “Clubs” 11. Characters believing in (7) laissez-faire? (7) 4. Intends to go mountain- 12. Quickly seeing that Lola has climbing with the Poles (5) got involved with Reg (7) 6. P-p-peeves one about the 13. Saw the extent of certain waves (7) alterations made to the 7. Performed and left in the bad outside (8) language (5) 15. Have the man hand back the 8. Understand all will be dry (8) music (5) 9. Abandoned on the beach (8) 18. Line up and pour some goo 14. The man is to have a go at over? (5) entering (8) Answers 20. An expert in a certain disease 16. The house-trained animal who lives a busy social life (8) outside, the cat is keeping an Wordsearch Codeword 23. The note inside horrifies one. eye on (5-4) It’s begging (7) 17. Got ahead, which is hard for 25. The child is given a role to students to do (8) play that’s really sick-making 19. The first and second got (7) sourer (7) 26. For which the cages in the 21. It’s out in the garden, which zoo are being modernised? is a mistake (7) (8,7) 22. Less shiny: that’s what’s 27. To leave it behind is a waste wrong (6) (6) 24. Notices the cupboard (5) 28. Good heavens! Twice as 25. Long after, figure it’s where expensive! (4,4) the money was kept (5)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Set smile; 5 Errant; Down: 1 Secure; 2 Trains; 3 9 Chapatti; 10 Outran; 12 Rang Measure; 4 Loth; 6 Rounder; up; 13 Condense; 15 Gentle 7 Arranged; 8 Tendered; 11 breeze; 18 Ability to mix; 23 Somehow; 14 Stayers; 16 Delivery; 24 Awhile; 26 Augurs; Handmaid; 17 Pillages; 19 27 Hoarding; 28 Dished; 29 Inverse; 20 Inwards; 21 Vizier; 22 Preserve. Beagle; 25 Moor. 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY CINEMA

NEW DIRECTIONS: Cannes Film Festival General-Delegate Thierry Fremaux says that changing times require a change in the format of the festival. BAD FEEDBACK: Films such as 's The Last Face were ripped apart by critics back when they were released. Cannes Film Festival thinking of radical change this year

Saturday, not the customary Sunday – has debated in the boardroom of the Festival: Cannes has to be in order to be efficient, By Gautaman Bhaskaran already been announced. “I’m asking the question, and of course I even for the Press, because Cannes is made The other change that is being mulled have the answer, but don’t you think that it by the Press, it’s very important for me, over is to have both the Press show and the could be better to have the Press screening that’s why I like to argue with them.” wo years ago, the General- first public screening, (which is usually an and the gala screening on the same day, However, the media is apprehensive Delegate of the Cannes Film evening black-tie gala) at least for the big at the same moment, at the same hour, in about such a drastic change. This can mean Festival, Thierry Fremaux, was titles at the same time. This can soften the order for the movie team to arrive in total missing deadlines for some papers. And angry that journalists were blow for a movie which might have got a innocence, to make both the gala screening some journalists suggested that the Festival Tweeting about movies even as drubbing from critics who would have seen and the Press screening two big world could place an embargo on reviews. But theyT were watching them during exclusive it earlier on the day of the public show. events.” this is easier said than done – what with Press shows. He called this irresponsible I suppose this helps prospective buyers, I know having covered Cannes for 28 hundreds of social sites and errant critics. journalism, and was upset that such festival programmers and others to walk years how toxic Press shows can be. They Even the Oscars failed to achieve this quickies dashed off in the social media or into a public screening with an open mind, are famous for loud booing. And high- once. There was a time long ago, when web papers without any considered thought not one that may have been vitiated by an profile Competition works can be savaged. the Academy of Motion Picture Arts or reflection would do more harm for a film adverse Press. I have seen how Sean Penn’s The Last Face, and Sciences shared the names of Oscar than good. Bad Press is a strong possibility, given Gus Van Sant’s Sea of Trees and Vincent winners with the Press before the actual I think he was absolutely right, and all the kind of tough film critics who assemble Gallo’s The Brown Bunny were torn to awards ceremony. The Press was asked to the more so, because Cannes could be a at Cannes, and there are 4,000-plus there. shreds by a ruthless Press. At least one of abide by a strict embargo – not to publish cruel venue for a producer or a director or And so many of them can be Tweeting their Shaji N Karun’s films was humiliated when the list until it was officially announced. an actor. A movie that gets ripped apart reviews even as a movie is rolling. Really just about everybody walked out of a Press But one paper broke this trust, and the carries a black mark which is not easy to unfair. But how do you stop them? One show. rest suffered, because the Academy stopped erase. And, I think it is awfully unfair way is to ensure that critics watch at least “The atmosphere at the Press screening this privilege of giving the winners list to for a filmmaker that his creative work the big films along with the general public, can be awful, everybody knows that, and the Press in advance. And mind you, this should be dealt with in such a casual and largely made up of industry professionals – it’s journalists who complain the most misdemeanour happened during those callous manner. It costs lots and lots of as is the case at Cannes. about that. So, I prefer to have the gala times when there were no mobile phones, money to make a movie, and humungous Some weeks ago, Fremaux quipped at San screening with the audience – and that no Internet and no social media. Today, effort as well. And a film needs some Sebastian: “We are living in a new world. the audience can also be very tough – and with all these at one’s beck and call, it may consideration. The Press used to have a screening 24 the Press show at the same time and then be no easy task to reign in critics. So, I am not surprised that Cannes, hours before the public show, because they to compare the two, so it’s a pure world This year, the Cannes Film Festival will which is all set to roll its 71st edition this needed time to write their articles and then premiere,” Fremaux averred. take place from May 9 to 20. May on the French Riviera, is planning for it to be published. Now, we are living in He added that the time was now right some radical changes. One of them – to 2017, when everything is instantaneous.” “because we are opening a new decade in z Gautaman Bhaskaran has covered the begin the 12-day annual event on a Tuesday, He said that he had already made up his Cannes (71st edition), so we have to think Cannes Film Festival for 28 years, and may instead of a Wednesday, and end it on a mind on this issue even if it was still being about the future. We are wondering what be e-mailed at [email protected] Wednesday, January 17, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Celebs pay tribute to The Cranberries star Doloros ames Corden, Ronan voice, so distinctive and defi ning Keating, Dave Davies of an era. She would have and Michelle Branch are continued to be a rare musical among those mourning treasure late into a long life gone the sudden demise of too soon. “kindJ and lovely” singer Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries WAVVES: The Cranberries fame. She was 46. were the only thing my whole The Irish musician, who was family ever agreed on. RIP Dolores. originally from Limerick, led the band to international success in MUNA: Gone too soon. Rest the 1990s with singles including in power to one of our biggest Linger and Zombie, died suddenly, musical inspirations, Dolores her publicist said, BBC reported O’Riordan. thank you. on Monday. A statement from her publicist Frank Turner: Oh lord. Not said: “The lead singer with the Dolores O’Riordan. Grew up Irish band The Cranberries was singing Cranberries songs. Tragic in London for a short recording news. session. No further details are available at this time.” Kodaline: Absolutely shocked The Cranberries members paid to hear about the passing an emotional tribute. of Dolores O’Riordan! The “We are devastated on the Cranberries gave us our fi rst big passing of our friend Dolores. She support when we toured with was an extraordinary talent and them around France years ago! we feel very privileged to have Thoughts are with her family and been part of her life from 1989 friends. when we started The Cranberries. The world has lost a true artist GONE TOO SOON: Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, was 46 years old when she died suddenly. Maggie Rogers: Dolores today,” a message from Noel, Mike O’Riordan’s voice helped me and Fergal read on the official amazing voice and presence. So thoughts go out to her family at O’Riordan passed of The understand my place in the world. Facebook page of the band. sorry to hear that she’s passed this terrible time. Cranberries. rip. Blasting linger a little louder Celebrities like Liz Phair, away today. today. Duran Duran and Questlove took Dave Davies: I’m really Michelle Branch: So sad to social media to express their Ronan Keating: Totally shocked that Dolores O’Riordan to hear of Dolores O’Riordan’s James Vincent McMorrow: admiration for the late Irish shocked at the news about Dolores has passed so suddenly passing. I remember as a young So sad to hear about Dolores singer: O’Riordan an incredible talent and – I was talking to her a couple girl, hearing The Cranberries for O’Riordan, she’s one of few artists a lovely soul. My prayers are with weeks before Christmas she the fi rst time and wanting to be who is ingrained in my psyche James Corden: I once met her family and loved ones. seemed happy and well – we even just like her. even though i never actively Delores O’Riordan when I was 15. spoke about maybe writing some listened to her work, such is the She was kind and lovely, I got her Duran Duran: We are crushed songs together – unbelievable god Liz Phair: Devastated for unending genius of songs like autograph on my train ticket and to hear the news about the bless her. fans and her family – Dolores Linger and Zombie. thoughts are it made my day. She had the most passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Our Questlove: Damn. Delores O’Riorden had such an exquisite with her kids and her family. X.

Attitude towards married about how they will take up their career The Neerja fame actress said: “I think actresses should be after marriage, when will they make a it is important to make a fi lm that is changed: Sonam Kapoor comeback after the birth of their baby... entertaining but also has a message along This whole attitude towards married with it. And as an actor, if I have a reach to Actress Sonam Kapoor, caught amidst actress should be changed,” Sonam told a wider audience, why not support a story wedding rumours, says it is high time IANS in an interview. that is deserved to be told? Otherwise, people change their attitude towards Citing references from the past, she said: what is the point of making fi lms that married actresses. “Whether it is Nutan, Nargis, Waheeda create no impact in the mind of our With the changing narratives and various Rehman, Sharmila Tagore, Dimple Kapadia, audience?” age representations of women in Hindi Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor Khan Asked about her opinion on the issue cinema, in the last few years, the Indian – they are all loved by our audience even surrounding how talks on menstruation cine-goers have been exposed to many after their marriage. So the mindset has are considered a social taboo, Sonam said stories that celebrate women. Actresses been encouraged by a few fi lmmakers and she hopes the stigma attached to it would like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji media people. go away. are making their comeback this year after “But hey, there are progressive and non- “In the fi rst place, women are looked at childbirth, and actress Anushka Sharma progressive minds in every business. So as diff erently in our society as we do not give went right back to shooting her new fi lm in our industry. We should keep working... them the same opportunity and respect Zero after some days of travel. the change will come.” of a man. That happens in most Indian There was also actress Surveen Chawla, Sonam’s next big screen outing is Pad households. When a girl child grows up and who revealed her new relationship status Man. She essays a special character who starts chumming, there is a stigma attached only after two years of her marriage, supports and encourages a man to grow in to it, and makes the girl feel less, inferior stressing on how “being married does not his mission. The man on the mission in Pad and under-confi dent. make an actress less desirable”. Man is Akshay Kumar, who takes on a role “On the contrary, that whole physical How does Sonam, who constantly tries to inspired by a real life hero who devised a transformation makes a girl special. She is keep her personal life as private as possible, low-cost sanitary pad-making machine for enabled to reproduce. She should be taught look at the whole change? women’s hygiene. to celebrate it, not to hide it. I hope that OPINIONATED: Actress Sonam Kapoor at the song “I will start talking about it when the It’s interesting how well-known actors after the fi lm releases, the stigma attached launch of her upcoming film Pad Man in Mumbai on media will start asking the same questions like Sonam are supporting content-driven to menstruation and its hygiene will go Jan 12. to all the male actors in our industry – fi lms even with small roles. away,” Sonam said. 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY Get ready to learn about tennis Young Nepali tennis player Angela Sharma is holding a coaching session for kids and women on January 19. By Mudassir Raja

ngela Sharma is a “This is going to be the fi rst background as a tennis player, 20-year-old Nepali mass coaching session for tennis Sharma said, “I have been in Qatar tennis player who is in Qatar. The fee is not very high. since 2016. I have taken part in very enthusiastic about I am charging only for the tennis diff erent tennis tournaments in coaching other people court fee that I have to pay to Qatar. I have won two Oasis Beach Awho want to learn how to play the club. Tennis coaching is very Tournaments in 2017 so far for the tennis. As she continues to learn expensive all around the world mix doubles category. I got the the sport herself, she has started and only a few can aff ord it. I see a best female player award of the BIG DREAMS: Angela Sharma has played in a number of tournaments coaching women and kids in Qatar. lot of people taking interest in the tournament. I also took part in Al already and hopes to grow as a professional player. She has formed a group called sport, but they cannot aff ord to Majed tournament organised by Seasonal Fun Tennis Events and learn and play it. I am going to give Qatar Tennis Federation. I have a runner-up in Almora district friendly place to live in. I love how is going to hold a three-hour- them an opportunity especially played Filipino Tennis League [competition] of Uttrakhand state Qatar accepts expats. I have made long coaching session coupled to women and kids,” Sharma told tournaments as a guest player. I in the year 2011. I also participated many friends through tennis and with diff erent social activities at Community. am learning and am improving and played in Under-19 state level would like to make it accessible to Oasis Tennis Club on January 19. About response of the people to as a player and want to excel at tennis championships in India. I many others who want to learn the The session will start at 3pm and her planned session, she said, “I professional level. I also take my took part in an international tennis sport as a recreational activity or a continue till 7pm. have been coaching some women coaching classes regularly from tournament in Nepal for Under-16,” healthy workout.” All lessons will include technique individually. I see good number of professional players here. she added. Sara Khorasani is from Iran and training along with health and people taking interest. Individually, “I was born in Nepal and went About her experience in Qatar, Sharma’s fi rst student in Qatar. She fi tness exercises and recreational I charge more but after seeing the to a boarding school in India. At Sharma said, “I live here with my said, “Angela is the perfect mix of socialising activities. There will be interest in general, I have planned the school, I was always good at family. My father runs a restaurant. tough and kind. She pushes you three groups –kids aged four and to have a big session. I have not diff erent sports. I also captained My mother is an English teacher. to improve your skills and fi tness above, women, and mothers with advertised much as it has only been my school’s sport team. At school, My elder brother works in a while bringing you secret snacks children less than 10 years. on social media or through word of I also used to coach fellow students private company. I also work as an to treat you after the lesson. She Seasonal Fun Tennis Events’ mouth. But I expect a large number about diff erent sports. I took part administrative assistant. As I am is a highly skilled coach, explains vision is to make tennis accessible of women and kids. It is not going in many tournaments in India as a also a dancer, I have worked for everything perfectly, spots your to all. The mission of the group is to to be a coaching session only. It is tennis player. I won school-level some time as a dance instructor for mistakes and just makes the lesson join progressive tennis techniques going to be fun.” championships for fi ve straight kids. a lot of fun. I love her as my tennis with health and fi tness training. When asked to share her years (from 2010 to 2015). I was “Qatar is a safe and family- coach.”

PRACTICE: A training session being conducted by Angela Sharma. STARTING YOUNG: Seasonal Fun Tennis Events’ vision is to make tennis accessible to all.