What's in Store? Archivists Are Bracing for 200 Terabytes of Electronic Records Covering President Obama’S Eight Years in Off Ice

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What's in store? Archivists are bracing for 200 terabytes of electronic records covering President Obama’s eight years in off ice. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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EVENTS MA students of UCL Qatar are organising and curating an exhibition as part of QNHG TALK UCLQurates. In the very recent past, Qatar The Monitoring and Conservation of has undergone a signifi cant transformation; the Critically Endangered Hawksbill through these developments, people have had Turtle in Qatar to adapt to the changing landscape in which Talk by Dr David Smyth, Research they live. Assistant Professor, Qatar University, Environmental Studies Center Spring Exhibition MIA Date: Wednesday, June 8 DATE: Until July 16 Time: 7pm TIME: 10:30am- 5pm Q and A afterwards VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq Where: Environmental Science Center, An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese Qatar University, Building H10 - Ground artists, curated by internationally acclaimed Floor Auditorium New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo- Synopsis: The presentation will cover Qiang, is on view at the QM Gallery Al the current status of the nesting Hawksbill Riwaq. The exhibition is the major highlight turtle population of Qatar, the reproductive presented in the context of the Qatar China output from the research site, Anthropogenic 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks exemplifying and environmental problems faced when each and every artist’s unique artistic maintaining and conserving an IUCN Red language and methodology are displayed in List Turtle species, and the prognosis for the individual galleries. species in future years. Al Gannas Speaker bio Chinese Food Culture Festival classes for kids and adults at Hilton Hotel, DATE: Until Oct 30 Dr Smyth has worked in the fi eld of marine DATE: June 30-July 9 Eforea Spa Studio, such as Salsa, Bachata, TIME: 9am -11:30am research for over 15 years; his research was TIME: 8pm- 12pm Kizomba, Swing, Tango and Greek classes. VENUE: Al Gannas Society initially fi shery orientated working on self- VENUE: Barwa Commercial Avenue Price at QR60 per class per person. Al Gannas Association is participating in sustaining stock enhancement strategies for Want to taste Chinese food? Want to the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by the “European Flat Oyster” Ostrea edulis and watch breath taking Chinese performances? QSports Summer Camp organising many activities for the students the “Blue Mussel” Mytilys edulis in the UK. Well now you can enjoy the authentic taste DATE: June 19-Sept 1 every Monday and Wednesday of the week. Dr Smyth is now an Assistant Professor of and watch wonderful Chinese performances TIME: 8am-1pm These activities include explanations on Research based in the Environmental Science at the Dragon Mart China Mall. Bringing VENUE: Al Jazeera Academy hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons Centre at Qatar University and is working on you 10 days of food festivities. Barwa Registration for QSports Summer Camp and preys, in addition to workshop on how to the associated epibiota of the Pearl Oyster Commercial Avenue, opposite Al Watan 2016 is now open. QSports summer camps carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of Pinctada radiata and is a researcher on the petrol station from June 30 to July 9, from are committed to providing a safe, fun and goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic joint Qatar Petroleum and Qatar University 8pm-12pm. skill-based experience for kids between the coff ee, etc. Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Project. ages of four and 14. We have a dedicated Summer Camp & Clinic team of specialist kid’s coaches and classes DATE: July 3-14 and activities are safe, planned, progressive, TIME: 9am active, creative, inclusive and designed to VENUE: Al Waab, Al Bustan, Doha maximise participation of all children by The camps & clinics are a fantastic off ering a variety of activities. opportunity to maintain contact time with your coach, whether that is soccer, basketball Yamativo Salsa Classes or multi-sports. Come along, learn new skills DATE: Every Monday and meet new friends who have the same TIME: 7pm passion and desire for the game as you do. VENUE: Radisson Blu It’s always fun and always challenging. Karting & Mini Moto Track Let’s meet and learn some moves DATE: Until July 1 every Monday night. You don’t need TIME: 6:30pm to do anything, just join us. Level 1 Qatari Agricultural Product Yards VENUE: Losail International Circuit (intermediate level) 7pm and for beginner DATE: Until June 30 Star gazing and Kayaking The Karting and Mini Moto Track will be level 8pm. Be there at Radisson Blu Hotel VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al DATE: June 10-11 open every Thursday and Friday until July 1 Cabana Club. Khor, Al Wakrah TIME: 9pm after which the track will close until further The Ministry of Environment has opened VENUE: Al Thakhira notice. QR100 per session of 15 minutes. the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product A great Kayak trip at night and under the Helmet mask QR15 – not refundable. yards for selling locally produced fruits, stars! This trip combine a paddling workout vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work and a star gazing activity with an astronomy Dance Classes with Salsa n Candela in these yards will continue for seven months. specialist, all in the amazing mangroves of Al VENUE: Hilton Hotel-West Bay The yards will operate three days a week on Thakhira! Salsa n Candela off ers variety of dance Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa Sunset Kayaking operating at the same times throughout the DATE: June 17-25 week. TIME: 4pm VENUE: Al Thakhira Join in our Walk-in Weekends This is a tour designed for the holy month of Ramadan. Enjoy a great sunset paddling in the DATE: Every Saturday beautiful mangroves of Al Thakhira. After Kayaking, we head back to the beach and go for a VENUE: MIA Atrium potluck Iftar where people share their food! There will be a BBQ set up as well. MIA art education and calligraphy teams off er walk-in workshops in MIA’s atrium every Saturday. These walk-in workshops are for open for all family members.

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RESTAURANT: Garden Village Restaurant LOCATION: Bin Omran Garden Village Restaurant is an authentic ﬁ ne dining restaurant off ering North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Continental Shifting Sands cuisines. The unique ambience, soft light, DATE: Until July 7 soothing music, intrinsically ﬂ avoured dishes VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim and warmth of renowned Indian hospitality Museum, Alsamariyah make your dining an experience.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Waiting on Obama What will he put on display from his eight years in off ice? Time will tell. What is known is that president’s White House holdings are likely to surpass those amassed by the two previous administrations. By Katherine Skiba

THE OBAMAS: President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha pose for a family portrait in the Rose Garden of the White House.

efore the doors of Laster, who directs the Presidential of Obama’s documents until Archivists are bracing for the following year, fi ve years after President Barack Materials Division at the agency 12:01pm January 20, 2017, after 200 terabytes of electronic Obama’s term is up. Some records Obama’s library open and has toured the Hoff man the next commander in chief takes records covering Obama’s eight will be off -limits for seven more on Chicago’s South Estates site. the oath. But with an OK from the years in offi ce. That’s a lot — 10 years under the law that governs Side, truckloads of The space was leased in White House, the agency can begin terabytes was enough to hold the presidential records. BWhite House archives will be February by the General Services shipping and organising some printed collection of the Library With 13 presidential libraries shipped to a former furniture store Administration. Village offi cials materials well before that date, of Congress, according to a in its portfolio — facilities that in the northwest suburbs. are expected to consider a special Laster said. 2000 study by the University of cost taxpayers nearly $69 million A massive volume of paperwork, use permit for the project, which The materials that will wind up California, Berkeley. in the year ending last September electronic data and artefacts will has the backing of Mayor Bill in the library are not just from the The old Plunkett’s store, which 30 — the National Archives is fi nd a temporary home at the old McLeod, in July. Work at the Oval Offi ce, but from almost every was shuttered in 2009 after the custodian of iconic artefacts past Plunkett Home Furnishings store location could start as soon as part of the Executive Offi ce of the housing market crashed, was presidents have left to history and in Hoff man Estates, Ill. As many October. President. According to Laster, leased by the government for six the libraries and museums built in as 120 employees will be brought “Hoff man Estates, Illinois, the agency already is providing years for $11.3 million. The nearly their honour. in by the National Archives and having the Obama archives for a “courtesy storage” for some of 74,000 square feet of space will The collections are an eclectic Records Administration to sort few years, how do you calculate Obama’s presidential papers in a not be open to the public, so people mix of papers and objects. The through the material, which the benefi t of that?” McLeod said. location he declined to disclose, will have to wait until Obama’s George W. Bush Presidential ultimately will be part of the “It’s another mention, it’s another though archivists can’t yet dig Presidential Center opens to lay Center possesses the 9 mm Glock Obama Presidential Center. something about Hoff man Estates into the boxes of documents. The eyes on the lode of documents and pistol Saddam Hussein had The National Archives people read in the newspapers and no-peeking rule does not apply to artefacts. when he was captured in 2003. employees will organise, digitise this is good, having the archives artefacts such as gifts from foreign The centre is scheduled to Richard Nixon’s library holdings and preserve the contents of for a few years, that’s really good.” leaders or haute couture gowns open in 2021, though Freedom include the one-line letter he sent what is sometimes called the Technically, the National worn by Michelle Obama that are of Information Act requests for Secretary of State Henry Kissinger “president’s attic,” said John Archives doesn’t take legal custody expected to be part of the collection. records won’t be accepted until in 1974: “I hereby resign the Offi ce Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

NEXT ATTRACTION: Michael Strautmanis, vice president of civic engagement for the Obama Foundation, poses for a portrait at their new headquarters on the South Side in Chicago.

The no-peeking rule does not apply to artefacts such as gifts from foreign leaders or haute couture gowns worn by Michelle Obama that are expected to be part of the PREP: Liz Siciliano, left, chief of staff of the Obama Foundation, and other staff members unpack at the new collection headquarters. of the President of the United Previous presidential collections It took eight fl ights aboard C-5 the president was an Illinois state libraries provide critical insights into States.” And in Lyndon Johnson’s have also been stored in temporary cargo planes to carry the shrink- senator and eyeing a 2004 run for Congress and let researchers assess library is one of the fountain pens quarters before making a landing wrapped, palletised boxes from the the US Senate. whether journalists got a presidency he used to enact the Civil Rights at their fi nal destination. Bush Clinton White House, Laster said. Tentatively, the special use permit right and whether the public memory Act of 1964. 43’s archives, which includes an Clinton’s materials include about for the space will be heard July 6 of a president is accurate — or needs Such holdings trigger estimated 200 million e-mails, 80 million pages of documents, by the Village Planning and Zoning rethinking. speculation about what Obama 70 million pages of documents, 1.8 million photos and more than Commission and July 11 by the Village Susan Donius, director of the will put on display from his 4 million photos and 43,000 100,000 artefacts (including about Board, the mayor said. Offi ce of Presidential Libraries at eight years in offi ce. Will Obama artefacts, were shipped by truck 25,000 books,) Laster said. With less than eight months left in the National Archives, said libraries spotlight the Iran nuclear deal? and military-chartered air to a When work commences in offi ce, Obama has not yet announced run by her agency — from Herbert His Nobel Prize? The Supreme warehouse in Lewisville, Texas, Hoff man Estates, 40 tractor-trailer the architect who will design his Hoover’s to Bush 43’s — make it Court’s decision to make same-sex before making the move to the trucks are set to drop off Obama presidential centre, nor where it will possible for people to study the marriage lawful? Will he downplay library. White House materials over the fi rst rise. Sites in Jackson and Washington foundations of democracy without a his squabbles with Congress? Or The archives of his father, fi ve months, village records show. parks are under consideration. While trip to DC. his failed pitch to bring the 2016 President George H.W. Bush, Ultimately records will be digitised backers want Obama’s presidential “What I believe is so special is Olympics to Chicago? found a temporary home in and paper documents placed in acid- centre to be an economic force on that these 13 institutions provide Time will tell. What is known a strip mall space previously free fi le folders and boxes by current the South Side, there are critics not only insight into that individual is that Obama’s White House occupied by a bowling alley and a National Archives employees and who complain that the edifi ces are president’s administration and time, holdings are likely to surpass Chinese restaurant, Laster said. new hires, Laster said. excessive, wasteful and used by ex- but also a window into the historical those amassed by the two previous Bill Clinton’s archives landed for McLeod, the suburb’s mayor politicos to burnish their image. era,” she said. “And also they give administrations, in part because of a time in a former Oldsmobile since 2001, is enthusiastic about Archivists and scholars disagree. a wonderful civics education to heavy use of social media, Laster dealership near his future library in getting the archives in Hoff man Historian Julian Zelizer, a professor students and lifelong learners.”— said. Little Rock, Ark. Estates. He fi rst met Obama when at Princeton, said presidential Chicago Tribune/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY The best of everything Café Anaaz at Al Wakrah Hospital promises gourmet taste at aff ordable prices

The Coff ee Bar at Cafe Anaaz is open 24 hours.

design according to the target of IFS where they provide food He decides the food menu. The expected. There defi nitely was a By Umer Nangiana audience. First of its kind, Café services to corporate organisations portions are not huge, but just right. huge demand here for such a café. Anaaz at Al Wakra Hospital off ers like Losail Project Development The interior has been designed Though they have other cafeterias, something for everyone. company, HSBC corporate offi ce, keeping in mind the environment this [off ers better ambience ith a customised From Indian to Filipino and Ooredoo headquarters, Qatar of the hospital. The design is a little and food] while still being very ambiance and Western cuisine options, besides Rail headquarters, and Stenden diff erent from other cafés. The aff ordable,” says the deputy general great food options an around-the-clock decked coff ee University, among others. pattern, the colour and the mood is manager. catering to wide bar, this dining place off ers a perfect “In Indian cuisine, we have diff erent. “If you see our menu, dishes do range of taste retreat to both patients and visitors [tapped into] Royal Tandoor and “One thing that I am confi dent in not cost 40, 45 or 65 Qatari riyals. Wbuds, this restaurant off ers one- at one of the busiest hospitals Tandoor Express, and the highest is that you cannot fi nd such a café A portion of pasta anywhere in the of-its-kind services to corporate in town. Within just a couple of selling products at these restaurants in any other hospital. You walk into market costs 35-40 riyals. Here customers. Café Anaaz, a high- weeks of its opening, the café is are Butter Chicken and Chicken any hospital and look for a café, and you get pasta for between 14 and end food service management also already doing more than 400 Biryani. The number of these two this is the best café you will fi nd,” 20 riyals,” he adds. And the pasta is solution by The Village, recently transactions a day. dishes that we sell, I think no one says Krishnan. prepared exactly the way it is done opened a corporate branch at Al It is a combination of clean and can beat us in that,” Arul Kumar Even though the café is currently in any other gourmet restaurant. Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical cosy environment, variety in menu, Krishnan, the Deputy General doing about 400 transactions a Unlike other branches, Café Corporation (HMC). quality food and aff ordable prices Manager Retails Operations and day, Krishnan says they have the Anaaz at Al Wakra Hospital is open Combining some of the best that makes the café click for people Development, IFS, tells Community. capacity to handle much more. Live to outsiders as well. On weekdays, elements from other outlets of from both inside and outside of the Café Anaaz is managed by a cooking starts at 7am and closes at the fl ow is very high compared to Integral Food Services (IFS), Anaaz hospital. Corporate Culinary Director, who 11pm, while the coff ee bar is open 24 the weekends because there are a lot Café comes with the fl exibility to Café Anaaz comes from the heads the business of The Village hours (non-Ramadan timings). of visitors, says Krishnan. customise its menu and interior same corporate dining concept and other multiple branches. “We are doing better than we had One of the biggest attractions for the people from outside is the price factor. “You go anywhere in the market and buy a shawarama, it would not be less than 8 to 10 riyals. We off er shawarma for only 6 riyals,” says Krishnan. The coff ee bar off ers premium salads, sandwiches, and pastries. The bar also stocks juices that are freshly squeezed and bottled. The juices are stocked daily, with a shelf life of a day. The café also off ers a variety of pastries, muffi ns, sausage rolls and chicken puff s. The cakes come from French Olive, IFS’s premium Italian and French cuisine restaurant. Again, a slice of cake goes for QR20, The cafe provides quality food at great prices. unmatched market, says Krishnan. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

Stenden University Qatar launches research seminar series

The Center for Business Research at Stenden University Qatar recently launched its first development as key pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. research seminar series. The Center for Business Research aims to further expand the research network and academic As Stenden University Qatar celebrates its 15th year of operation in Doha, the Center for connection throughout Qatar via upcoming research seminars to be hosted at Stenden Business Research aims to develop a close circle of esteemed academics, intellectuals and University Qatar. scholars within Qatar, and further develop collaboration amongst researchers, while cultivating a Stenden University Qatar was established in the year 2000 by Al Faisal Holding. Stenden large social network among various higher education institutions in Qatar. University Qatar off ers four-year Bachelor in Business Administration, with majors in The successful launch of the seminar series attracted academics and researchers from Qatar International Business and Management Studies, International Tourism Management and University, Northwestern University, and College of North Atlantic. International Hospitality Management. All programmes are accredited by Qatar’s Ministry of The university hopes that the research network developed amongst researchers and various Education and Higher Education. The main campus of the university is in the Netherlands. higher education academic institutions in Qatar through the Center for Business Research Stenden University also has a campus in Bali (Indonesia), Rangist (Thailand) and Port Alfred will contribute towards Qatar’s academic research bank and towards social and human (South Africa).

EMS Al Khor sweeps Al Habib Competition PBUH 2016

The English Modern School (EMS) Al Khor successfully hosted this year’s Al Habib Competition A school representative said that “the EMS Al Khor students’ outstanding achievement is PBUH. testament to their enthusiasm and perseverance as well as the dedication of the teachers — Organised by the Ministry of Al Awqat (Ministry of Islamic Aff airs) in conjunction with Dar Al Arqam Amina, Hala, Mamdouh, Reham, and Samira — who supported and guided them over the eight (The Islamic Center of the Al Khor Community), 23 teams from three schools (EMS Al Khor, AKIS Al week period.” Khor International School and Nord Anglia International School Al Khor) gathered recently to give Students researched their topics independently, working during break-times and after school. To their final presentations. stay in the competition, teams were required to undertake related activities, submitting multiple The competition began two months earlier when teams launched their research projects on the reports weekly. life and times of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). While projects were assessed on an ongoing basis, a final evaluation was based on content and At the end of the day, EMS Al Khor boys walked away with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places, with EMS Al summary of the work, the students’ ability to impact the community with their project, as well as Khor winning 2nd place in the girl’s category. the quality of the students’ final presentations. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY

IIS students win in poster making, elocution competitions

The Ideal Indian School (IIS) students bagged multiple prizes in poster designing and elocution competitions held recently by QMASS to mark the World No Tobacco Day. Adnan Shanin of Class X won

Doha Modern Indian School wins TraQuest-2016

Twenty-four students from Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) in 12 teams participated in TraQuest-2016, the annual quiz competition for Indian schools in Qatar organised by the Trivandrum Residence Association of Qatar (TRAQ). The DMIS team of Anugraha and Advait performed well in all the rounds and won the final round with a huge margin, leaving behind teams from Birla Public School and DPS-MIS, the defending champions. The school won the Rolling Trophy and bagged the Championship as well. Teams from seven other schools participated in the competition as well, which was held at DPS-MIS in Al Wakrah.

Aster marks World Environment Day

Dr Sameer Moopan, Chief Executive Off icer of Aster DM Healthcare Qatar, along with Thomas Mathew, Aster’s Chief Operating Off icer, planted a tree recently at the Aster Regional Corporate Off ice in Doha to mark the World Environment Day. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Qatar Knight Riders win friendly against AMU Alumni Association

The Qatar Knight Riders (QKR) of Bengal Association recently played a friendly cricket match against the AMU Alumni Association. The toss was won by the AMU team and they elected to bat first, scoring 86 runs in their allotted 12 overs. The QKR managed to reach the target in the last over, with three balls to spare. Sourav Roy was declared the Man of the Match. Syed Zakir was declared the Best Batsman, Imtiyaz Mallick the Best Bowler, while Bipin Nayak was declared the Best Fielder.

Radisson Blu congratulates Egyptian expat graduates 3rd from QU College of Pharmacy Highfield Group on winning Queen’s Award

Egyptian expatriate student Ayah Mahmoud Amr Issa (pictured with her parents) recently graduated from Qatar University (QU) College of Queen Elizabeth II officially announced the Pharmacy, securing third position. She has praised the high quality of education imparted at QU and thanked the teachers for their support. Ayah Highfield Group as the winner of the Queen’s plans to pursue her post-graduate studies. Awards for Enterprise 2016. Since the approval of The Radisson Blu Hotel Doha as a HABC Centre by the Highfield Group in the year 2013, Dobrinka Kostadinova, HACCP Manager of the hotel, was certified as a trainer. She has since gone on to train more than 60 employees in Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering, over 400 employees in HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and more than 110 employees in HABC Level 3 Award in supervising Food Safety in Catering. These trainings further strengthen the hotel’s “endeavor to deliver the highest levels of standards to all their guests.” In a statement, the hotel said: “As the Highfield Group receives the Queen’s Award from Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace on July 14, the Radisson Blu Hotel Doha takes the opportunity to congratulate the Highfield Group on its continued success and looks forward to working with the group towards maintaining and delivering the highest levels food safety standards at the hotel for years to come.”

Obituary Indian expatriate found dead An Indian expatriate was found dead in his accommodation in Umm Salal on Sunday. Sources which identified the victim as Krishnakumar Raghavan Pillai (43) said his body was found hanging in a place coming under the Northern Doha municipal town. It was unknown if Pillai was working for any company in the area. A social worker who is following up the deaths in the expatriate community said Pillai was the 23rd Indian to end his life this year and third or fourth in Umm Salal area alone. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY

Olive International School conducts teachers’ workshop

Olive International School’s Nuaija wing held a workshop for teachers recently. Trainer Anitha Mathematics Head of Department A Christy presented a training method on “Fractions and Christy made a five-point presentation on teaching methods based on the XSEED approach to its Types”. An interactive activity-oriented demonstration followed this presentation. Sheeba curriculum. Thirty teachers attended. She engaged the teachers on the five major teaching steps conducted a session on how to teach science to primary class pupils.Vice-principal Geetha — AIM, Action, Analysis, Application, and Assessment. Somashekharan and Senior Academic Co-ordinator Shalini Rawat talked about eff ective teaching The workshop started with a quick introduction to the XSEED learning objectives. The school’s methods.

SIS conducts Chairman’s Polemic Challenge on climate change

The inter-house SIS Chairman’s Polemic Challenge was held recently at Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS). The debate this year was on “It is too late to reverse climate change through conscious global eff orts.” Esrat Jahan of Red House was declared the best speaker. Sumaya Adam Abdi of Blue House was declared the second-best speaker, while Aneesa Nisamudheen won the Best Rebuttal Award. The overall championship was won by the Red House. Surya Narayanan, director of Area 18 of Toastmasters; Sunitha Saini of Toastmasters; Alarmel Mangai Ramesh of Toastmasters; and Jose Thomas, teacher and an English language expert from DPS-MIS were the judges.

IIS observes World Environment Day

The Ideal Indian School observed the World Environment Day with colourful presentations and an environmental awareness programme. A fancy dress competition was held in the junior section, with around 120 students from classes I and II participating. About 130 students from classes III and IV participated in a speech competition on “The Need of Clean & Green Environment.” Kindergarteners also participated in multiple activities designed to mark the occasion. Members of the Ideal Eco Club visited every class, urging students to conserve electricity and water. Seen here are the students of the junior section in their fancy dress garbs. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 MOTORING COMMUNITY 2016 Chevrolet Camaro loaded with performance technology

oaded with performance high performance driving in mind. technology, the all- For example, the heating and new 2016 Chevrolet cooling controls are integrated Camaro provides a faster, into rings surrounding the air more nimble driving ducts. experience,L enabled by an all-new, In parallel, an electronic parking lighter architecture and a broader brake replaces the previous powertrain range. mechanical parking brake handle. The new Camaro is off ered This enabled the cup holders to be with powertrain combinations, repositioned for improved range of each intended to deliver improved motion when shifting in manual- performance and effi ciency. These transmission models. include an all-new 3.6L V-6 and An available, segment-fi rst the 6.2L V-8 — which is SAE- LED ambient lighting system, certifi ed at 455 horsepower (339 integrated in the dash, door panels kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 and centre console, off ers 24 Nm) — for the most powerful diff erent colours, as well as fade Camaro SS ever. The eight-speed and transition eff ects that spread automatic transmission is standard across the interior. There’s even a on the V6 and is available on the theatrical “car show” mode that V8. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. cycles randomly through the entire From a design perspective, colour spectrum when the Camaro approximately 70 percent of the to performance through reduced binnacle-style instrument cluster Another eight-inch screen, is parked. vehicle’s architectural components aerodynamic lift for better handling hood. integrated in the centre of the The ambient lighting is one of are unique to Camaro. Through while enhancing effi ciency. In addition, the instrument instrument panel, serves as the eight attributes the driver can extensive computer-aided Overall, only two parts carry over cluster features analogue interface for the enhanced, next- adjust using the Camaro’s new engineering, structural rigidity was from the fi fth-generation Camaro instruments to provide the driver generation MyLink system. New Driver Mode Selector — accessed increased by 28 percent, while the to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie with essential performance smartphone projection technology via a switch on the centre console. body-in-white mass was reduced emblem and the SS badge. information, as well as an available on Camaro’s MyLink system The system enables the driver to by 60.5 kg. The Camaro’s leaner, Like the exterior, the interior eight-inch-diagonal high- displays content from Apple tailor the look, sound and feel of stiff er platform and slightly smaller is completely new yet instantly defi nition centre screen that can iPhone 5 or later models on the 2016 Camaro to their preferences dimensions are accentuated by recognisable. The instrument be confi gured to provide additional multicolour screen through the and driving conditions. a dramatic, sculpted exterior. panel, for example, is a departure information including navigation, Apple CarPlay feature. The 2016 Camaro is now Meticulously tuned in the wind from the previous model, but performance, and infotainment The new centre console and available for sale in showrooms tunnel, the exterior contributes retains the Camaro’s familiar dual- features. centre stack are designed with across the Middle East. Audi research car ‘Jack’ shows social competence

udi’s latest research car, The super brain of piloted driving is the Audi A7 piloted driving the central driver assistance controller, concept “Jack,” has not only or zFAS. It uses state-of-the-art, high- learned how to autonomously performance processors to evaluate signals perform all of its driving from all sensors in real-time and create a Amanoeuvres on the expressway, but also model of the car’s surroundings. This model show consideration for other road users. represents the prevailing traffi c situation “Jack” exhibits a driving style that is as accurately as possible. It lets the zFAS adaptive to the given situation, safe and calculate upcoming manoeuvres in advance, especially interactive — a research car with taking a look into the future, so to speak. social competence. Piloted driving offers greater safety, more Audi is continually advancing the efficient utilisation of the transportation development of its piloted driving test car. infrastructure and more relaxation time “Jack” — the internal nickname for the for the driver. Audi has already derived Audi A7 piloted driving concept technology systems for assisted driving from the tested platform — is now driving more naturally. technologies. Audi is currently offering This is illustrated by the way it confidently production car technologies such as the deals with hazardous points on the road. function for assisted driving in traffic jams “Jack” now passes trucks with a slightly in the Audi A4 and Audi Q7. wider lateral gap. It also signals upcoming Audi continues to document its progress lane changes by activating the turn signal in piloted driving with spectacular events. and moving closer to the lane marking In the United States, for instance, a first — just like human drivers would do to driverless Audi TTS etched the brand’s indicate their intentions. four rings trademark into the surface The co-operative attitude of “Jack” is of a salt flat and also conquered the especially apparent when other vehicles legendary hill climb up Pikes Peak in the want to merge into the lane, such as on an Rocky Mountains without a driver. At the expressway. Here the test car decides — based Hockenheim Motodrome, a driverless Audi on the selected driving proﬁ le — whether to RS 7 Sportback chased down the limits of accelerate or brake, depending on which is driving physics in fall 2014. Since then, best suited to handling the traffi c situation Audi has been demonstrating the next steps harmoniously for all road users. Another in piloted driving on public roads too, for new feature: Upon request, the navigation example under real traffic conditions on system can compute a route with the largest EVOLUTION: “Jack” has learnt how to autonomously perform all of its driving manoeuvres on the American highways from the west coast to proportion of piloted driving sections. expressway, while showing consideration for other road users. Las Vegas. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Cool summer renovation ideas keep homes more comfortable

nce spring cleanup new windows can help your window treatments, but you don’t is done, you may feel heating-ventilation and cooling have to give up that bright look to ready to tackle some (HVAC) systems operate more better control sunlight. Window renovation projects effi ciently. blinds or shades in a slightly darker this summer. It’s hue can work well with a lighter possibleO to make renovations that Air conditioning looking window treatment while are stylish and also reduce your If you live in an older home, still allowing you to limit sun energy bill. With temperatures you may not have the space exposure when you draw them shut. heating up this summer, take on you need to install a traditional What’s more, cellular shades also renovations that not only make central HVAC unit with ductwork. have an insulating eff ect to enhance your home more beautiful, but Adding ductwork can be costly your windows’ ability to refl ect heat make it cool and comfortable as and troublesome, yet you probably in the summer. well. don’t love the look of window air Here are a handful of projects conditioners, either. Split systems Cooler lighting and that can accomplish those goals: provide plenty of cooling power appliances from wall-mounted units that can Electrical appliances and Replacement windows be subtle or splashy, depending on incandescent light bulbs all energy than incandescents. You Strategically plant shade trees to You’re probably aware quality your design vision. An outdoor unit contribute to the amount of can also reduce heat output from shield windows from the hot sun in new windows can help your home works in tandem with up to eight ambient heat in your home. appliances like refrigerators, summer time. Or, consider adding retain heat in the winter, but did interior units for individual room- As you’re renovating, replace dishwashers and dryers by awnings that will shade windows you know they can also keep your by-room temperature control. incandescent bulbs with energy- upgrading to more energy-effi cient and doors. For patios and decks, home cooler in the summer? By effi cient options that give off far models. choose materials that refl ect heat tightening your home’s envelope Window treatments less heat, such as LEDs or CFLs. away from your home and outdoor and refl ecting heat, energy- Limiting the amount of sunlight Most light fi xtures are now able to Outdoor improvements spaces. Finally, paint siding in a effi cient windows can help that enters and warms a room is use these cooler bulbs, so replacing You can also make outdoor lighter colour to help minimise heat maintain more even temperatures an important way to supplement them is easy — and can also help renovation choices that will absorption. inside your home. What’s more, your home’s cooling units. Summer reduce your electricity bill since enhance your home’s beauty and because they’re energy-effi cient, décor cries out for light, airy they use about 80 percent less help keep the interior cooler. © Brandpoint

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

Today’s Moon shines in Virgo — your hard work zone. If you have Unless you really feel the need to sort something out with your Don’t overstep your ’place’ today twins. You should know when to something to do today which simply won’t wait another day...today’s significant other, now is not the time to start talking about things step it up and when to take a step or back — and with the Moon the day! Jupiter in the same part of your chart is just the cosmic and how and where the relationship is headed. and Jupiter both in your domestic zone, it might be a time to work push you need too. around the house versus working on anything else.

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

In earthy Virgo, the Moon shines on your 3rd house of siblings, Open your eyes and be honest and realistic about something that The Moon and Jupiter in your sign today suggest that luck is on your communication and clear thinking. With Jupiter, the planet of you may have been ignoring lately, Leos. It’s okay to hide out every side and that once Mercury your ruler moves direct in your higher opportunity in the same part of your chart, this is the perfect time now and again, but enough is enough. thinking zone May 21, you will be set to make moves! to start thinking about what it is you want for you and your family in the near future.

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

Uranus the planet of surprises and unexpected events spends There’s nothing better than being right, is there? You for one love to Don’t make a decision today based on a feeling of obligation or guilt. time in your one on one relationship zone and has done for quite be on the ‘right side’, don’t you? However, just how important is it That’s definitely not the right reason for making up your mind — some time. If your life has been full of ups and downs in love and today Scorpios? especially about something important. friendship, enjoy the ride!

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

What did you expect Capricorns? That people were simply going to Right now, the planets are rather earth heavy — meaning that for you Avoid getting caught up in something you may want to get out allow you to get away with whatever it is you’re trying to get away air signs, there’s not a lot of room to manoeuver. Mars retrograde in of later on Pisces. Jupiter and the Moon in your relationship zone with — no questions asked? your hopes and wishes zone also suggests that right now is not the paints a pretty picture today, but next week maybe not. time to push your agenda. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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BREEZE FOGGY SMOG CALM FROST SNOW CHILLY GALE SQUALL CLOUD HAIL SUNSHINE COLD HURRICANE THUNDER CYCLONE LIGHTNING TURBULENCE DRIZZLE MIST WARM DROUGHT RAIN WINDY FLOOD SLEET Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

Across Down 6. Keeper (7) 1. Plump (5) 7. Drunkard (5) 2. Distant (3) 9. Pledge (3) 3. Mid-day (4) 10. Set up (9) 4. Bruise (9) 12. Condensation (11) 5. Refer to (7) 15. Rivalry (11) 8. Thoroughfare (6) 17. Right (9) 11. Joint (9) 19. Bashful (3) 13. Gasoline (6) 21. Onward (5) 14. Govern (7) 22. Prop (7) 16. Amulet (5) 18. Utter defeat (4) 20. Mimic (3) Cryptic Clues

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Across Down 6. Don’t show the commanding officer a 1. Directorate get ready to sail (5) broken lance (7) 2. See 9 Across 7. Paltry sounding noise of a bird (5) 3 & 18Dn. Provide the space to build an 9 & 2Dn. Cried shockingly around the end apartment (4,4) Yesterday’s Solutions of the day for solid carbon dioxide (3,3) 4. Hear date’s been changed - show some 10. To dig garden in this way is humiliating sign of distress (4,1,4) (9) 5. A get-together in the Indian Ocean (7) 12. Describing the position of members of 8. First coat of paint for a detonator (6) QUICK CRYPTIC a dancing team making news (11) 11. Cause one to be needled (9) Across: 7 Manifestation; 8 Radiance; 9 Part; Across: 7 Straight fight; 8 Domineer; 9 Maps; 10 15. It provides a revolutionary means of 13. See 16 Down 10 Give up; 12 Gadget; 14 Repair; 16 Happen; 18 Flight; 12 Ill-use; 14 Grouse; 16 Gasbag; 18 Last; dealing with timber (8,3) 14. Restricted description of many a Lair; 20 Affluent; 22 Campanologist. 20 Sale-room; 22 Telegraph post. 17. Bird food put at the back of the company (7) Down: Down: meadow (9) 16 & 13Dn. Vitally piquant description of 1 Magazine; 2 Divine; 3 Keen; 4 Strength; 1 Stroller; 2 Rating; 3 Ogre; 4 Starling; 19. Inclined to be included in cheap trash variety! (5,2,4) 5 Stupid; 6 Roar; 11 Pertains; 13 Evenness; 15 5 Dismal; 6 Shop; 11 Treasure; 13 Sea-horse; 15 (3) 18. See 3 Down Abrupt; 17 Plunge; 19 Away; 21 Full. Untied; 17 Stripe; 19 Abet; 21 Laps. 21. See 20 Down 20 & 21Ac. They’re likely to remain 22. No charm will affect the ruler (7) permanently outstanding (3,5) 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY POP SPOT in brief

David Bowie

An enormous mural honouring David Bowie has been painted on the side of a ruined building in the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo. It was created by local artists Enis Cisic and Zoran Herzeg but the idea came from musician Vedad Trbonja who describes Bowie as his “spiritual father.” The 13 metres high by 10.5 metres wide mural references Bowie’s songs Heroes and Fashion. It carries the words “Fashion changes but you’ll always be my heroes.” The site of the mural is near the street which became known as Sniper Alley during the 1993-95 war when civilians were targeted by Serbian marksmen. The building has been left in ruins as a permanent reminder of the conflict and a memorial to those who were killed. In other Bowie news, previously unseen photos of David have gone on display in Los Angeles and Paris. The images were taken by photographer Markus Klinko for the cover of David’s 2002 album, Heathen, and a GQ LONG WAIT: The latest album comes two months short of four years since the quartet issued their hugely successful third album. magazine cover in the same year. The exhibition at the MrMusicHead Gallery in Los Angeles runs until June 15 while the show at Art Cube in Paris is on until June 25. Pierce The Veil’s The Kills Anglo-American duo The Kills have just released their fifth studio album, Ash & Ice. Singer Alison Mosshart and guitarist/producer Jamie Hince have previously issued two singles from the new much-delayed latest album, Doing It To Death and Heart of a Dog. They have now released a third track, Siberian Nights, as their latest single. Off icial videos have been made for all three songs. Doing It To Death is posted at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=498zUzNGQxY Heart of a Dog is at www.youtube.com/ album tops charts watch?v=urPxe4jxdt8, while Siberian Nights can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm1bDP0yNj8 The duo’s previous albums, Keep On Your Mean Side, “The response has been incredible,” girl but the bullies had convinced her No Wow, Midnight Boom and Blood Pressures, are all By Geoff rey Rowlands smiled lead guitarist Tony Perry. “Our that she was ugly, worthless and all available to hear in full on YouTube. fan following has grown enormously sorts of crazy things. In the end, she since we released Collide With The Sky. committed suicide. I was so moved by Nite Jewel ans have waited a long time for It was like people had just discovered what happened to Olivia that I wrote the release of Misadventures, us even though we were on our third Bulls In The Bronx, a track on our last Ramona Gonzalez, better known as Nite Jewel, is one of the fourth studio album from album. album, as a tribute to her.” those multi-talented artists who seem to have a finger in San Diego-based post-hardcore “A lot of the delays in releasing the Floral & Fading, one of the songs on so many pies. rockers Pierce The Veil. new album were caused by the demand Misadventures, is dedicated to Vic’s In addition to her own indie-rock and alternative dance FIt is two months short of four years for us to play concerts. It was crazy. girlfriend, model Danielle Victoria. EPs and albums, Nite Jewel has collaborated with a since the quartet issued their hugely We were in the process of recording the “It’s a risk-taking song for us in that number of other artists in genres ranging from rap to successful third album, Collide With The album and still doing world tours.” it’s stylistically very different and much experimental baroque pop. She has also exhibited video Sky. But fans had been told the songs for One of the more recently written slower than anything we’ve ever done. I and sound installation pieces in art galleries around her Pierce The Veil’s fourth album had been songs is their latest single, Circles. It wanted my girlfriend to know how much home city of Los Angeles. written as long ago as December 2013. details Vic’s reaction to the terrorist she means to me. The vast majority of Having signed to Secretly Canadian after initially “It’s true, we did have tons of new attacks in Paris last November. our fans are great but, when we first got self-releasing her music, she is now an independent stuff written back then,” admitted lead “I often write about things which together, some of them attacked her artist again citing creative diff erences as her reason for singer, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist weigh heavily on my mind. Some bands online, sent her nasty letters and even leaving the label. The need to satisfy no-one but herself and songwriter Vic Fuentes. “But much are very political, others will only made threats. certainly seems to suit Nite Jewel. Her new album, of it was pieces of songs which had to be write about love. But my songs tend “She was reduced to tears. I wrote Liquid Cool, is critically acclaimed as Ramona’s best put together rather than fully ﬁ nished to deal with events in our lives, our the song as my way of trying to tell her work to date. material.” relationships and our friends. I’ll write that none of this stuff matters. The only The video for her latest single, Kiss The Screen, is at “We still expected to have the album about whatever seems important to me important thing is the love we have for www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXLGNsc6PUE out some time in 2014,” remarked at the time.” each other.” This is one of several Nite Jewel videos on YouTube. drummer, co-songwriter and Vic’s Some of Vic’s songs are inspired by The band will celebrate their tenth Type her name in the website search box to find more. brother Mike Fuentes. “But sometimes fans. The band frequently receive word anniversary later this year. things just happen to cause delays. that their songs have helped fans who “Vic and Mike were the original Mutual Benefi t We played music festivals, did tours, were going through a bad time. Some Pierce The Veil,” explained bassist Jaime collaborated with other artists and wrote of their stories have become Pierce The Preciado. “They wrote and recorded our There is only one permanent member of Mutual Benefit. some new songs which we thought were Veil songs. But there is one tale which first album, A Flair for the Dramatic. The project was created by American singer/songwriter better than those we originally planned to haunts Vic to this day. Tony and I joined in 2007 as the Jordan Lee who enlists the help of musicians he put on the new album. A 2014 release date “We got a message from friends of an musicians who were needed to perform particularly admires to perform on his songs. got pushed back to 2015 and then to 2016.” Australian girl named Olivia Penpraze. the songs in concert. After releasing a number of digital-only EPs, 2013’s The postponements only served to She was a massive fan but our songs “We all became so tight so quickly Love’s Crushing Diamond was an album which attracted increase anticipation for Misadventures. couldn’t save her. She had been the that there was never any question of enormous critical acclaim. Jordan is back now with a The album debuted at number four victim of constant bullying throughout us leaving the band. We must be one of new album, Skip a Sinking Stone. The surrealistic video on the Billboard 200 and shot straight most of her schooldays. She had made only a few bands in our musical genre for lead single, Lost Dreamers, can be seen at www. to pole position on the US Rock, Hard a video chronicling all the bullying and who have been together for so long with youtube.com/watch?v=y80VF06GPt8 Rock, Alternative Rock and Independent posted it on her Tumblr page. no personnel changes. I think the reason If you enjoy Mutual Benefit’s music, Love’s Crushing Albums charts. It also hit top spot on the “It was one of the saddest things I’ve is we love what we do and we love being Diamond is posted in full at www.youtube.com/ UK Rock and Metal Albums chart. ever seen. She was such a sweet-looking together. Here’s to the next ten years.” watch?v=YKx4swZg2s4 Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Nawazuddin Siddiqui walks the ramp for children’s fashion show ational Award winner Nawazuddin’s subtle look, the Mumbai-based designer Sharad Nawazuddin Siddiqui, small girl walking with the actor Raghav’s collection went by the who is known for wore bright colours with splashes theme Balika Vadhu with Balika his simple and of yellow and pink. Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor minimalistic style The day two of the fashion gala along with TV actors Vishal Singh, Nand powerful acting prowess, also saw collections by Samta Manish Raisinghani and Rohit walked the ramp on day two of the and Shruti Studio, Free Sparrow Khandelwal walking the ramp as ongoing fourth edition of India Kids, Many Frocks, Lil Angels, showstoppers, read a statement. Kids Fashion Week (IKFW). The Children’s Place and designer Manoj Mahla, Director of Nawazuddin, who is awaiting Sharad Raghav. Television artiste Craftworld Events, said: “We are release of his Raman Raghav Riddhi Dogra walked for Samta overwhelmed with the response 2.0, walked the ramp for brand and Shruti in a strapless prom to collections showcased by the Nauti Nati. He exuded charm dress, and model-turned-actress brands and designers on the and elegance in a light grey suit Asmita Sood was the showstopper second day of IKFW...We are teamed up with a black shirt for Costume designer-fashion looking forward to the gala finale and grey tie. In contrast to stylist Shilpi Datta Som. on Sunday.” — IANS NO CHILD’S PLAY: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Ronit Roy plans to go behind the camera soon

Actor Ronit Roy, who is reprising his role as the protagonist in season two of TV show Adaalat, says he is ‘in talks’ with a channel for a project, and if everything falls into place, it can pave his way to go behind the camera as a director or a producer. “When I do that (project with the TV channel), my graduation or attempt to becoming a director or a producer will happen automatically...Till that happens I am going to stay away from daily soaps,” Ronit told IANS. The actor added: “In my experience when someone else is doing it (directing a TV show), what I hear on the outset is diff erent from where I fi nd myself after a month’s telecast.” The actor refrained from giving out any information about the END GAME: Varun Dhawan project, but said he will be driving the show. He said: “I have spoken to Dhawan wraps up shoot Bhatt you missed it but we missed you.” the channel in discussion and they of Badrinath Ki Dulhania After working in Student of the Year and Humpty have agreed that I drive the show Sharma Ki Dulhania, Varun and Alia will be seen since I will be putting my money Actor Varun Dhawan has wrapped up shooting of the together in the upcoming fi lm. They will also share where my mouth is. They are okay NEW VISTAS: Ronit Roy fi rst schedule of Badrinath Ki Dulhania, which also has screen space with each other in Karan Malhotra’s with me driving it.” actress Alia Bhatt in the lead. directorial Shuddhi. Having worked in TV shows TV who also believe that television The 29-year-old actor shared the update about Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kyunki content has become “regressive”. the fi lm with his fans and followers on Twitter. Varun presented by Fox Star Studios, Badrinath Ki Dulhania is Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and after On the small screen, Ronit posted an image of himself with the entire crew of the being helmed by Shashank Khaitan. The fi lm’s motion earning critical acclaim for his roles is essaying the role of a lawyer fi lm, saying that he will miss them all. poster shows Varun and Alia in a “desi” avatar, amidst in fi lms like Udaan, Ugly and Guddu in the new season of the Sony He shared: “First schedule wrap of Badrinath Ki a rural backdrop set in a fair. The Dharma Productions Rangeela, the 50-year-old feels that Entertainment Television show Dulhania Shashank Khaitan, Karan Johar. Miss Alia fi lm is set to release the fi lm on March 10, 2017. — IANS there are a lot of talented people on Adaalat. — IANS

Why it’s ‘healthier’ for Vidya “I fi nd it amazing when they say couples not to work with her husband? work together. We discuss a little bit of work but as long as it’s not involving the Actress Vidya Balan, who is married two of us, we are safe. It’s just healthier to Bollywood producer Siddharth Roy for our marriage not to work together,” she Kapur, says they try their best not to added. work together to maintain a “healthier” The actress, currently busy promoting marriage. her fi lm TE3N, says she loves thriller fi lms. Asked why doesn’t she work with her “I love thrillers I have done quite a few husband, Vidya said: “We try our best thrillers and fortunately, they have all not to work together because I think it’s worked well for me. I think a good fi lm is a healthier for our marriage. good fi lm and it will have a repeat value.” “Sometimes because of this, some good Produced by Sujoy Ghosh, TE3N is fi lms slip off , but I think it’s necessary to directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. It stars sacrifi ce it. I personally prefer not to mix Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin TWO LIVES: Vidya Balan, left, and Siddharth Roy Kapur. our personal and professional life.” Siddiqui in lead roles. — IANS 18 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD 10 films about writers that really made a mark

By Lewis Beale

ou’d think making a fi lm about a writer and the writing process would be the last thing a director would want to do. After all, what is it like to be a writer? You sit at Yyour desk, pounding away at your computer or typewriter, or writing on a yellow legal pad. Hour after hour. Day after day. Yawn. Yet fi lms about writers, both real and fi ctional, have been a staple of the cinema for decades. Which means there’s something else besides the writing process that attracts our attention. “Examining the world of a writer in isolation is potentially dramatically inert,” says Michael Grandage, director of Genius. The fi lm explores the volatile relationship between editor Maxwell Perkins and author Thomas Wolfe. “Writing is a very lonely profession,” Grandage says. “In order for a fi lm to work, you have to have some interaction with someone else.” The bottom line: Whether it’s real-life writers like Truman Capote or fi ctional ones like Barton Fink, the process of dealing with editors, money problems, you name it, is key. As is the writer’s own personality. “When we handle a book ourselves, all we have is the relationship between the book and us,” says Grandage, “and any fi lm that examines how we get to the book is of interest. The fi lms that work are because they investigate the personality of the writer.” That said, here are 10 fi lms about writers that really work. The Life of Emile Zola (1937): This best picture Oscar winner tells the story of the great 19th century French novelist (Nana, Germinal). It focuses on his involvement in the Dreyfus aff air, which concerned a Jewish Army offi cer falsely convicted of espionage WORDS AND EMOTIONS: Colin Firth and Jude Law in Genius. and sent to Devil’s Island. Zola’s very public denouncement of the Army high command in Florida, where she has purchased an orange twin brothers, Charlie and Donald Kaufman. The Hours (2002): Three women are and French politicians was exceedingly grove, and which serves as the inspiration for Charlie (the name of the real screenwriter) interconnected through Virginia Woolf’s courageous. her book. has been hired to write an adaptation of novel Mrs. Dalloway — a contemporary New Sunset Boulevard (1950): Unsuccessful Barton Fink (1991): John Turturro plays the hit Susan Orleans book The Orchid Yorker (Meryl Streep), a 1950s housewife with screenwriter William Holden winds up being a successful Broadway playwright who Thief, but when he realises the book does an unhappy marriage (Julianne Moore) and a kept man, courtesy of faded silent-screen accepts a Hollywood screenwriting gig. not have a strong narrative, he develops a Woolf herself (Nicole Kidman), struggling star Gloria Swanson. Hired as a script doctor But once in Tinseltown, and assigned to case of writer’s block. Chris Cooper won a with depression while trying to fi nish her for her abysmal “comeback” fi lm, things pen a wrestling fi lm, he’s burdened with a supporting actor Oscar as the orchid-stealing novel. Kidman won a best actress Oscar for turn ugly when he decides to return to his old severe case of writer’s block, aggravated by protagonist of Orleans’ book. her performance. – Newsday/TNS newspaper job. weird noises and a few strange characters he The Front (1976): It’s the blacklist era meets. Two Strokes of Genius to be a critical and commercial success. But in Hollywood and TV, and writers deemed Shakespeare in Love (1998): Another Wolfe, seemingly upset that some observers unemployable because of their political best picture Oscar winner, this fanciful tale Genius tells the story of legendary book editor are giving Perkins too much credit for his fame, beliefs are looking for “fronts,” people whose features Joseph Fiennes as The Bard, falling in Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and his relationship contemplates going to another publisher. The film names they can use to sell their scripts. love with Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow, with larger-than-life North Carolina author ends with Wolfe’s death at age 37 from a brain Woody Allen stars as one such person, a best actress Oscar) while writing Romeo and Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law). Famous for his work disease, after he has written a moving letter to small-time bookie trying to help buddy Juliet. Judi Dench won a supporting actress with Ernest Hemingway (Dominic West) and F Perkins acknowledging all the editor has done Michael Murphy. Oscar for her portrayal of Elizabeth I. Scott Fitzgerald (Guy Pearce), Perkins helps the for him. My Brilliant Career (1979): Judy Wonder Boys (2000): Michael Douglas untamed Wolfe shape his massive manuscripts “This isn’t a movie about a writer, it’s about Davis stars in this Australian fi lm about a gives one of his best performances as a college into the best-selling novels Look Homeward, the relationship,” says Genius director Michael headstrong young woman growing up in professor unable to fi nish his second novel, Angel and Of Time and the River. The latter, which Grandage. “The writing process has been done, the Outback who longs to have a career as a while having an aff air with the chancellor of starts out as a 5,000 page whopper, takes more and you open that process to the next stage, writer. Despite strong opposition from her his school (Frances McDormand). When his than two years of editing to whip into shape, and that’s the other person, the tension, the parents, she eventually succeeds. Based on a editor (Robert Downey Jr) comes to town to which puts a strain on the relationships between relationship ... You actually want in the cinema 1901 novel of the same name. see his new book, and becomes interested in a Perkins and his wife (Laura Linney) and Wolfe and something to engage with, and the size of the Cross Creek (1983): Mary Steenburgen book one of his students (Tobey Maguire) has his lover (Nicole Kidman). personality is a way in. And Wolfe was outsize stars as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of written, the you-know-what hits the fan. Eventually, however, the book, which Wolfe in shape, his egocentric nature, every part was the children’s classic The Yearling. The fi lm Adaptation (2002): Giving new meaning magnanimously dedicates to his editor, proves extreme.” portrays her interaction with local residents to the term “meta,” Nicholas Cage stars as Tuesday, June 7, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Mum always said I wasn’t mother and advising her on what photogenic, says Kate Moss not to wear. She explained: “I deﬁ nitely have someone to bring me Supermodel Kate Moss was down to earth. “(Lila said) ‘Mum, never photogenic, according to her you look ridiculous take that off . It’s mother Linda who is also surprised disgusting.’ I was going to put on the fashion icon’s career has lasted this crazy green dress for the Vogue for almost three decades. “My mum thing, but she is usually right. Then always said I wasn’t photogenic. It when she goes, ‘Mum you look was all very unexpected for them, really pretty’, I’m like, ‘Ah,’ Because and now she’s like, ‘Oh you’re still she never says anything nice about working aren’t you?’” Moss told me.” The Daily Telegraph newspaper, And in return Moss educates reports femaleﬁ rst.co.uk. her daughter on how to perfect Aside from her parent, her the signature 1990s catwalk strut. 13-year-old daughter Lila Grace “I taught her the turn from the Moss Hack helps keep her grounded nineties when we actually did by limiting the amount of times modelling, not like now,” she said. she complements her fashion icon — IANS

VICTIM ONCE AGAIN: Jack Black Black death hoax confuses Twitterati

ack Black is the latest posted on photo-sharing app posted four further messages — victim of a celebrity Snapchat in the early hours of revealing the death announcement LONG JOURNEY: Kate Moss death hoax after a Twitter Sunday morning. had been fake. prank. Social media was Hours later, social media was The post read: “Calm down sent into a frenzy after a sent into a frenzy by a series of guys! It’s just a prank bro, look Kanye West Jhacked Twitter account claimed tweets posted by the verifi ed there’s the camera...The Legend is unveils new song offi cial release. Despite the long that the actor had died overnight. Tenacious D Twitter account. still alive, it is ok guys.” delay, he assured the album was Messages posted by offi cial The profi le posted: “I’m sad to The hacker later exploited the Rapper Kanye West has unveiled coming and a tour would soon Twitter account of Tenacious D, offi cially announce the death of publicity by encouraging users to an untitled song from his upcoming follow. “Sometimes you have the comedy rock band co-founded Jack Black at the age of 46, rest in follow their account on Twitter. album Cruel Winter. The song also snippets, ideas, beats,” West said of by the comedian, said he had “died peace brother.” It is the latest in a series of death features other hip-hop artistes working on the album. at the age of 46”, reports dailymail. A third message read: “It is with hoaxes targeting Black in recent like 2 Chainz, Migos’ Quavo, Big “You got like a solid seven, eight co.uk. a heavy heart I am to announce weeks. Sean, Travis Scott, Desiigner, Yo songs that we know are going to But just hours later, the same that Jack Black passed away last On Friday a Facebook page Gotti and Gucci Mane who has just make the album and the others profi le wrote: “Calm down guys! night at 3:37am. The cause of called ‘R.I.P Jack Black’ posted: been released from prison, reports ones (are like) a beat from Mike Will It’s just a prank bro, look there’s death is yet unknown.” “At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday aceshowbiz.com. or Travis just brought three songs the camera.” Guitarist John Konesky, who (June 03, 2016), our beloved actor West unveiled the track during through... We sit there and we work Black, 46, who was last seen plays with Tenacious D, soon Jack Black passed away. Jack Black a visit to Real 92.3 radio show. He together on our stuff . I look at it as in public two days ago, has been dismissed the rumours, writing: was born on August 28, 1969 in said the song was still unfi nished we on the same team,” he added. the victim of a number of death “Twitter feed was hacked. Than Santa Monica. He will be missed and needed more mixing before its — IANS hoaxes, including one last week @@** ain’t true! They’re working but not forgotten. Please show that went viral. Black, known on fi xing it!” your sympathy and condolences for his roles in King Kong, School But dozens of social media users by commenting on and liking this of Rock, and Kung Fu Panda were swept up in the speculation. page.” Jessica Alba loved franchise, performed at Rock One Twitter user wrote “OMG Hundreds of fans posted wearing cargo pants am Ring Music Festival, near terrible news. What happened?”, condolence messages on the page, Nurburgring, Germany last week. another said “My heart just sending social media into a frenzy. Actress Jessica Alba used to love He was also seen posing with stopped. Tell me this is a joke.” The page was ‘liked’ by nearly one wearing “cargo pants” and would American DJ Diplo for an image Just hours later, the hacker million users. — IANS wear them all the time when she was younger. “I was into wearing Triple Five Soul baggy cargo pants. Rob boosted Blac Chyna’s confi dence: Amber Rose I would get Hanes tank tops and dye them with Rit dye and wear Reality TV star Rob Kardashian has boosted his fi ancee Nike sweatshirts,” Alba told InStyle Blac Chyna’s confi dence, according to model Amber Rose. magazine, reports femalefi rst. The 32-year-old has admitted she has noticed a change in her co.uk. 28-year-old friend’s personality, crediting the Keeping Up With Meanwhile the Honey star shared the Kardashians for the transformation, reports eonline.com. that her busy schedule doesn’t leave “They are just really full of personality and all over each other her with any time to enjoy some constantly. They are just a really cute couple,” Rose said. retail therapy. “A lot of my personal “She is shy in a lot of ways, but I think Rob brings a lot of that style has to do with whatever comes out of her,” she added. in the mail,” she said. However, she Rose also has high hopes with the couple’s upcoming reality believes what she wears aff ects how TV show Rob & Chyna. “It is going to be a good show, for sure. I she feels. She said: “I think what think it’s going to be really good for Chyna and Rob,” she added. you wear sets the mood for your PEP TALK: Amber Rose – IANS day.” — IANS MEMORIES: Jessica Alba 20 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 7, 2016 COMMUNITY Scripting success against all odds The numerous hurdles as a start-up did not deter Nepalese expat and former teacher Uttam Gurung to establish a successful business enterprise. By Usha Wagle Gautam

Gurung extends support to a charity organisation working for the welfare of street children in Nepal.

higher education. I am proud of my the heart of Kathmandu. Says he: “I students’ achievements.” Mostly am fi nancially stable now. But that students of his institute were from does not mean I have to enjoy my a poor economic background and life. I take this opportunity, which Gurung’s support helped them to Qatar has provided me, to make the cope fi nancially in achieving their lives of my family members better.” goals. Apart from his pursuit as an According to Gurung, time entrepreneur, Gurung is fond favoured him when he started a of Nepalese culture and social GIANT STRIDES: Uttam Gurung is seen at his off ice in Doha. new business in 2012 after his fi rst work. He has sponsored many a initiative failed miserably incurring cultural programme in Doha and ttam Gurung is one profession, Gurung remained true an education institute in his huge fi nancial losses. His two has brought in many popular of the few successful to his profession and respected his neighbourhood in Nepal. Soon, companies are still repaying debts. artistes to perform here. He was Nepalese entrepreneurs work. the institute suff ered losses and Many from his hometown in Nepal on the forefront to help during in Qatar. He came to “Destiny brought me overseas. he came to Qatar. He did not are working in these companies, last April’s crisis in Nepal brought Qatar in 2009 to work Most of my friends were working imagine that a schoolteacher can be and they are successful in raising by the devastating earthquake. Uin a construction company as an in the Gulf region, but I fi rst opted successful in running a business. their living standards. Gurung contributed Nepalese rupee offi ce secretary. After two years for Singapore to work as a helper,” But the environment of Qatar Gurung’s family in Nepal has also 500,000 to a social organisation to of gaining experience and saving he says. During his one-year stay in favoured him to build a successful benefi ted immensely by his success assist the earthquake survivors. money, he started his own venture, Singapore, his owner treated him organisation. Now, some of in Qatar. He has helped his brothers He also supports an old age but suff ered heavy losses. badly. “I couldn’t be put up with his students have gone on to set up businesses in Kathmandu, home in west Nepal and funds a Gurung was shattered by the exploitation and so returned home become doctors, engineers and the country’s capital. The former charity organisation for orphaned huge loss but never lost hope. only to go Saudi Arabia to work in a professionals in their home country. teacher also helped his sister to kids. In the near future, he plans He made one more attempt and warehouse.” Says the former teacher: “How start a food outlet. to focus his charity in the fi eld started another fi rm from which Gurung worked in Saudi Arabia much ever satisfi ed I am with my Spurred by his success, Gurung of sports. Recently, he did a stems the two of his current for four-and-half years and with business in Qatar, the more happier has ventured out and runs a real- musical programme in Qatar to enterprises – Visible Horizon the money earned, he opened I am to see my students excelling in estate business and a restaurant in raise awareness against human Trading and Contracting Company traffi cking from Nepal. Last and Royal Eff ort Contracting and year, NEFTA organised an award Cleaning Company. As of now, programme in Qatar, which was he has provided jobs to nearly fi nancially backed by Gurung. 200 employees coming from The former teacher has been Nepal, Bangladesh, India and the honoured by many non-resident Philippines among other countries. Nepalese organisations for his Gurung comes from a middle- relentless support towards the class family from eastern Nepal. community and his contribution Having completed his bachelor’s towards his countrymen. Rythum degree in mathematics, he taught Art Centre and Nepali Cultural students for almost three years. Family honoured Gurung for his “The teaching profession was support to the organisation to not much lucrative, it was not promote cultural activities in Qatar. even enough to pay the bills,” the Likewise, Tamu Society honoured Nepalese expat recalls. Despite the him for his support to a reality show monetary problems of a teaching Tamu Society felicitates Gurung at an event. organised by Tamu cultural family.