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REFUGE: Coral acts as both a refuge for many fish species and a cradle for new fish. Coral provides shelter and food to herbivorous fish in return for protection from natural enemies, such as seaweeds in a symbiotic relationship. An angelfish swims in the Coral Restoration Foundation nursery.

COVER Intervention STORY Scientists race to create more resilient coral to survive in warming oceans. P4-5

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Dhadak director impressed by Actor Henry Cavill thinks it is Janhvi’s professionalism. fun playing Superman. Page 14 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.26am Shorooq (sunrise) 4.53am Zuhr (noon) 11.40am Asr (afternoon) 3.05pm Maghreb () 6.28pm Isha (night) 7.58pm Skyscraper for skyscrapers. He’s on assignment in China when he fi nds DIRECTION: Rawson Marshall Thurber the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and USEFUL NUMBERS CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Pablo Schreiber he’s been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must SYNOPSIS: A father goes to great lengths to save his family fi nd those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his from a burning skyscraper. Will , former FBI Hostage family, which is trapped inside the building, above the fi re line. Rescue Team leader and US war veteran, now assesses security THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, Royal Plaza

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, Muse women. Samuel Salomon, a literature into the crime scene and there he meets 40253369 DIRECTION: Jaume Balagueró professor, has been off work for almost Rachel who has also dreamed about the Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 CAST: Elliot Cowan, Franka Potente, a year after the tragic death of his murder. Together, they will do whatever Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Ana Ularu girlfriend. Samuel has been suff ering they can to discover the identity of the Qatar Airways 40253374 SYNOPSIS: A grieving English from a recurring nightmare in which mystery woman, entering a terrifying literature professor who is suff ering a woman is brutally murdered by a world controlled by the fi gures who from a horrible recurring nightmare strange ritual. Suddenly, the same have inspired artists throughout time: will soon fi nd himself immersed in a woman who appears every night in his The Muses. macabre world of myth and superstition dreams is found dead in exactly the governed by a coven of seven malevolent same circumstances. Samuel sneaks THEATRE: Landmark ote Unquo u te Q The Mall Cinema (1): Hotel Soorma (Hindi) 9pm; Kadaikutty Always be Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Singam (Tamil) 11:30pm. yourself, express yourself, (2D) 2pm; Hotel Transylvania 3: Royal Plaza Cinema Palace A Monster Vacation (2D) 3:45pm; (1): Hotel Transylvania 3: A have faith in yourself, do not The Incredibles 2 (2D) 5:30pm; Landmark Cinema (1): My Monster Vacation (2D) 3pm; Hotel go out and look for a successful The Little Witch (2D) 7:30pm; Ant- Story (Malayalam) 2:30pm; The Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Man And The Wasp (2D) 9:30pm; Extraordinary Journey Of Fakir (2D) (2D) 5pm; Hotel Transylvania 3: personality and duplicate it. Kadaikutty Singam (Tamil) 11:30pm. 5pm; Kadaikutty Singam (Tamil) A Monster Vacation (2D) 7pm; — Bruce Lee The Mall Cinema (2): Kadaikutty 6:45pm; Muse (2D) 9:30pm; My Skyscraper (2D) 9pm; Skyscraper Singam (Tamil) 2:15pm; Hotel Story (Malayalam) 11:30pm. (2D) 11pm. Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Landmark Cinema (2): Hotel Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): (2D) 5pm; Skyscraper (2D) 7pm; Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Tamizh Padam 2 (Tamil) 2pm; My Skyscraper (2D) 9pm; Skyscraper (2D) 2:15pm; Hotel Transylvania 3: A Story (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Soorma (2D) 11pm. Monster Vacation (2D) 4pm; Hotel (Hindi) 7pm; Lullaby (2D) 9:30pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Soorma Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Soorma (Hindi) 11:15pm. Community Editor (Hindi) 2pm; My Story (Malayalam) (2D) 5:45pm; Skyscraper (2D) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat 4:30pm; Hotel Transylvania 7:15pm; Skyscraper (2D) 9:30pm; (3): Soorma (Hindi) 2:30pm; The e-mail: [email protected] 3: A Monster Vacation (2D) Skyscraper (2D) 11:15pm. Incredibles 2 (2D) 5pm; Skyscraper Telephone: 44466405 7pm; Soorma (Hindi) 9pm; The Landmark Cinema (3): Soorma (2D) 7:15pm; Ant-Man And The Extraordinary Journey Of Fakir (2D) (Hindi) 2:30pm; Lullaby (2D) 5pm; Wasp (2D) 9:15pm; Tamizh Padam 2 Fax: 44350474 11:30pm. The Incredibles 2 (2D) 6:45pm; (Tamil) 11:30pm. Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Choreography Lessons - Brazilian Hobby Classes Zouk WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier near Hilal Focus Medical Centre MOI WHEN: Wednesday – Monday WHEN: Ongoing till September 15 Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic Brazilian zouk is characterised by the performing arts institution and a one stop dancers’ undulating bodies and the girls’ solution for adults as well as children flowing hair. Dancer or not, depending on looking to explore their talents in various the style of Brazilian zouk, you’ll be able art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic to choose connection and embrace with Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, long graceful steps. The final performance Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, is scheduled to be on 15 September as a contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. flashmob. Personalised lessons, efficient mentoring and exposure to stage helps our learner to walk out as a confident performer at the end of their course. For details, call 44723680/33897609.

Dance and instrument classes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Learn the movements of dance styles in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard for adults as well kids and move in the world of music. For details, contact 66523871/ 31326749.

Summer Entertainment City 2018 EVENTS Desert Rose Exhibition WHERE: DECC WHERE: Katara Art Studio B19 WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 Minipolis Summer Camp WHEN: Ongoing till July 25 Summer Camp TIME: 12pm WHERE: The Pearl, Qatar TIME: 10am – 10pm WHERE: Music Lounge An amazing range of local shopping WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 The exhibition features the nature and WHEN: Ongoing till August 30 stalls will feature products from all over the TIME: 9am – 5pm architecture of Qatar, continues till July TIME: 9am – 12pm world on the Eid. The Summer Shopping An Edutainment Entertainment summer 25. The exhibition includes 34 pictures This summer camp is designed to give Souq has started from June 14 till August camp is now in Qatar where kids can enjoy as a selection of the works of the British every camper a skill to create music through 31. Colour your summer at Doha Exhibition their time by discovering the world of Mad photographer who took tens of thousands special training in musical instruments and Conventional Centre, West Bay during Science, and spend a good sharing time in of photos during his five years in Qatar as a piano, guitar and drums, to visualise Summer Entertainment City 2018 with making new friends while baking, enjoying filmmaker and photographer. He captured child’s limitless imagination and bring it to over 75 activities and games, more than 40 their meals, watching cinema, doing the country’s land and sea, and highlighted creative visuals through art and craft. This food and 132 retail outlets and amazing live aerobics and so much more. the beauty of its impressive architecture camp will develop their communication performances. Get set for an exciting and and its unique museums. skills through training in public speaking eventful summer in 2018. IAID Summer Workshop along with hip hop dance, warm up WHERE: IAID Special Needs Summer Camp exercises, karate and yoga. Outdoor and five-a-side football WHEN: July – August WHERE: HOPE Qatar Center for Special Summer Camps pitches It’s time to set your kids summer Needs WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art WHERE: Aspire Zone activities today with IAID, the pioneer in WHEN: Ongoing till August 15 Centre, Al Hilal WHEN: Daily conducting workshops in Qatar since 2001. TIME: 8:30am – 12:30pm WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 TIME: 7pm – 11pm IAID’s Summer Workshop features fun HOPE Qatar Center for Special Needs TIME: 8am – 12:30pm Aspire Zone’s five-a-side football and exciting activities. It only means more is organising a very unique summer camp Mamangam Performing Art Centre outdoor pitches opposite Al Waab Street are singing, playing and dancing for the sweet bringing together children with and without will be holding Summer Camps in its Al available every day from 7pm – 11pm. little ones aged 3 years and above. special needs in a fun and entertainment Hilal branch for two batches of age groups fi lled programme from July 16 – August from 4 -18 yrs. The summer camps will Arab and German Tales Exhibition Summer Activity 15. This camp led by a multinational team include Yoga, Karate, Art and Craft, Music, WHERE: Qatar National Library WHERE: Aspire Zone will enhance empathy, teamwork, and Hip-hop, Bollywood, Indian Classical WHEN: Ongoing till August 18 WHEN: Ongoing till August 15 friendships between the diff erently abled and Contemporary dance. For details, call The exhibition is organised within the TIME: 8am – 2pm children and other children aged 4 – 18. The 33897609. framework of Qatar–Germany Year of Children can enjoy various activities camp will run for 5 days a week from 8:30am Culture and provides an insight into the such as football, taekwondo, swimming, – 12:30pm for one month and include Summer Camps history of Arabic and German fairy and gymnastics, aerobics, and recreational various edutainment activities. For details, WHERE: TCA folk tales, and how the two traditions games. call 55751754 / 55385687 WHEN: Ongoing influenced each other. It aims to show the TIME: 8:30am – 1pm transcultural value of narrative traditions The TCA is holding Summer Camps in its as a shared intangible cultural heritage and branch for all students, ongoing from June highlight mutual influences, shared ideas 24. Every two weeks, a new batch will begin and cultural transfer between the Arab for every child to join and learn new forms world and Germany through storytelling of art. The summer camps will include and tales. Abacus, Drawing and Painting, Calligraphy, keyboard and dance. The camp will run for 7 days a week from 8:30am – 1pm. You will be able to see the activities and schedules that will be held for every week and register your kid. For details, call 44373259.

Summer Camp for Kids WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57 Bin Omran WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 TIME: 7:30am – 2:30pm Doha’s Kids Summer Camp where artists are made! The A to Z of kid’s summer camp – from artworks, dance and music lessons and PLAY in between. For ages 5 years and up. Contact [email protected] and mobile 33003839.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The equilibrium As global warming rapidly brings the natural wonder to the brink of extermination, scientists are abandoning their hands-off approach in favour of a once-unthinkable strategy: an intervention to manipulate the natural balance of the reef, writes Evan Halper

“We have no choice now. These coral are not able to come back on their own. They are really sliding into functional extinction” — Michael Crosby, CEO, ‘ Mote Marine Lab

CARE: Nico Colletier, an intern at the Mote Marine Laboratory on Summerland Key, tends to baby coral that will later be cut into microfragments to accelerate population. The survivors are planted back in the ocean one piece at a time.

n a hurricane-proof lab miles down scientists call “assisted evolution” to the and in the many other coastal areas where the Florida Keys, scientists coddle tiny wild. coral is on life-support: The reefs are the pieces of coral from the moment they On Summerland Key, an army of canary in the coal mine of climate change. are spawned until they are just hearty scientists is trying to rebuild thousands of This is not about projections of what might enough to be separated into specimens square acres of the reef one centimetre at come if emissions continue unabated. The equippedI to survive in the wild. a time, cutting tens of thousands of coral havoc is already here. Then these dark-green fragments are microfragments, toughening them in the lab About 95 percent of the coral on the put through misery, plunged into tanks and replanting them in the ocean piece by Florida Reef Tract has already died. While mimicking the hotter, more acidic waters piece. the damage was not exclusively caused by projected to one day overtake the tropical At the nonprofi t Coral Restoration climate change, it is the one threat the region region. Many coral samples will die, but Foundation in Key Largo, scuba divers are is largely powerless to mitigate, advancing those that endure the hostile testing will delicately hanging small corals on rows and so persistently and creating stresses on the be painstakingly transplanted back in the rows of artifi cial “trees” constructed of coral so extreme that scientists are playing Atlantic. plastic pipe in an underwater nursery, where the role of surgeons trying to save a dying ’ For generations, marine biologists they nourish themselves until they are ready patient. working around the 360-mile coral reef to be replanted. “We are not so naive to think we can made sure their research didn’t disturb Both eff orts are part of a labourious, costly restore every coral that was ever lost,” said the fragile kaleidoscope of marine habitat international experiment that researchers Jessica Levy, the reef restoration programme so critical to the local ecosystem and a say off ers the only hope for warding off total manager at the Key Largo foundation. “Our multibillion-dollar tourist economy. devastation of reef systems worldwide that goal is to keep that material out there, push But as global warming rapidly brings provide the primary source of food to as it and make things as best as we can, to the natural wonder to the brink of many as a billion people and a home to one promote natural recovery.” extermination, scientists are abandoning quarter of all marine species at some point in She compared it to patching over a crack their hands-off approach in favour of a their lives. in a large dam. Scientists are trying to keep once-unthinkable strategy: an intervention “We have no choice now,” said Michael the coral alive long enough to buy some time to manipulate the natural balance of the reef. Crosby, chief executive of Mote Marine for governments to solve the root problem: The work is pioneering, and some say Laboratory, which runs the 19,000-square- climate change. unsettling. It is generating both hope and foot lab on Summerland Key. “These coral “This is not going to take the place of exasperation. And it is being watched closely are not able to come back on their own. They mitigating climate change,” said Christopher by entrepreneurs and technologists, who are really sliding into functional extinction.” Page, a senior biologist at Mote. “But it will see opportunity in this eff ort to bring what It’s a familiar cliche in the Florida Keys help the process along as we work to change Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY the larger-scale things.” On a blazing hot June day, the foundation was training some of the hundreds of volunteer divers helping it create more resilient coral. The group prepared to spend many hours underwater with waterproof slates and electronic tablets, recording the condition of patches of reef. The organisation will plant about 20,000 pieces of coral this year in eight sites. But before the coral is glued to the reef, it is nurtured in the group’s vast underwater nurseries. They have found that coral fragments cut into tiny pieces and hung on artifi cial trees grow faster early in their lives than they would in the wild. “It has already made a diff erence,” said Mark Eakin, coordinator of the Coral Reef Watch project at the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency that monitors and responds to changes in climate and the ocean environment. “There are places that have not had branching corals in 30 years and now you go out and look at the bottom and say, ‘Wow, this is starting to look like it used to.’” The eff ort is exhausting to watch. REEF RESTORATION: Marine conservation educator Patti Kirk Gross volunteers with Coral Restoration Foundation, working in the coral nursery, Coral Coral grows excruciatingly slow, Restoration Foundation. Workers and volunteer are trying to restore the Florida reef, which once made up the third largest coral reef in the world. They are often taking 200 years to fully growing nursery-raised corals and then transplant them to the reef. develop. The process has been sped up considerably by science, but researchers at this point can’t be certain how much of the coral they plant will be there in 100 years, when ocean conditions are projected to be signifi cantly more challenging than they are now. The kind of disease exacerbated by climate change is not new to the reefs. For decades, scientists have been studying die-off s, often caused by bleaching when spikes in ocean temperatures kill off large portions of reefs and transform the vibrant colours into white skeletons. Until recently, such events took place infrequently enough for the coral to restore itself and grow back. That is no longer the case. The increase in ocean temperatures and acidifi cation caused by global warming has resulted in a surge of mass bleaching events, leaving coral no time for recovery. Large tracts of coral are disappearing altogether. The United Nations warns that 25 of the 29 coral reefs on the Unesco World Heritage List are at risk for devastating back- to-back bleaching events by 2040. And it warns that all 29 of the reefs, which include the reef in Florida and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, will no longer host functioning ecosystems by the end of the century STUDY: Christopher Page, senior biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory, is studying recruits in a group of coral that was produced in the lab from sperm and eggs if climate change is not confronted. collected in the summer of 2017 before Hurricane Irma. “This is not going to take the place of mitigating climate change,” said Christopher Page, a senior biologist Contributing to those die-off s at Mote. “But it will help the process along as we work to change the larger scale things.” The micro-fragmenting eff ort Page oversees, which involves meticulously are other diseases that coral in the cutting the corals into tiny pieces that grow exponentially faster in the early stage than corals left intact, has enabled Mote to step up production to a pace past have been able to fi ght off on unimaginable until recently. Growing a piece of reef the size of a basketball, which takes 25 to 100 years in the wild, can now be done as few as three years. their own. Scientists are shocked by the pace at which one such disease published in the journal Nature that of scaling up their eff orts to the be done in as few as three years. and fi shing industries suff ering is tearing through the coral in the the reef will never look the same point where they can be eff ective at Large volumes of corals are being from the degradation of the reefs. Keys, moving them to experiment again, though some portion of it restoring areas the size of the Great placed in genetic banks underwater Insurance giant Swiss Re AG recently with medical pastes that divers are could be saved if nations honour Barrier Reef is daunting. and in laboratories on land, so announced coral insurance policies injecting into the reefs with the the commitments made in the Paris Even so, there have been scientists can tap into various for beachfront hotels in Mexico’s hope of containing the spread of the climate agreement, from which encouraging breakthroughs genotypes for restoration eff orts, Mayan Riviera protected by the sickness. the Trump administration has in just the last few years. The even if they become extinct in the Mesoamerican Reef. Under them, At the Great Barrier Reef, the withdrawn. microfragmenting eff ort that Page wild. hotels get payouts after big storms largest in the world, one-third The speed at which global oversees has enabled Mote to step up Entrepreneurs see opportunity to repair the reef, which is crucial of the coral was killed during an warming is ravaging these vital production to a pace unimaginable in it all. A startup called Coral Vita to protecting the resorts from even ocean temperature spike in 2016 marine ecosystems leaves scientists until recently. Growing a piece of reef is building on the work of Mote more catastrophic damage in future that scientists attribute to climate struggling with the question of how the size of a basketball, which takes with plans for a network of coral storms and devastating beach change. They concluded in a study intensely to intervene. The challenge 25 to 100 years in the wild, can now farms catered for clients in hotel erosion. — Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY 300 people attend IIEE-SQC mid-year conference

Close to 300 members and guests attended Energy Eff iciency’; Mark Docherty, on ‘Process the mid-year conference hosted by the Institute Improvement in Construction’; Dionisio N Bacudio of Integrated Electrical Engineers-State of Qatar Jr on ‘Switchgear Internal Arc Protection, rated Chapter (IIEE-SQC) at the City Centre Rotana Hotel. up to 52KV’; Elmer Peter L Sison, on ‘Railway The conference was attended by several esteemed Electrification System’; and Mark Anthony H guests and technical speakers, including Hon Fetalino, on ‘Electrical and Instrumentation Roussel R Reyes, Consul General of the Embassy Interfaces’. of Philippine; Noel T. Fernandez, IIEE National Representatives from SSS (Social Security System President; David Des Dicang, POLO (Philippine – Philippines) and PAG-IBIG also shared details on Overseas Labor Off ice ) Labor Attaché; and Robert the SSS Loan Amnesty in Philippine Law at the U Mabulay, IIEE Regional Governor. event. Anchored with this year’s theme, ‘IIEE: Embracing Doha Cables and Trade House Co, WLL, was the Global Challenges through Sustainable Energy gold sponsor for the conference. Schneider was Practices’, IIEE-SQC is committed in fostering the silver sponsor while Thompson’s Specialties professional development of its members through Middle East LLC, Gulf Cruz Trading Contracting, well-designed programmes. Gulf Business Machine and Top Note were the The one-day conference featured several lectures bronze sponsors. on technical topics. The engineers who delivered The successful conference was led by Event the lectures are namely, Macmillan E Gomez, Chairwoman, Rudilyn Reyes under the auspices of on the topic of ‘District Cooling Application & the Chapter President, Marlito De la Cruz.

EFTM felicitates first DTM of District 116P SIS student to serve as

Engineers Forum Toastmasters (EFTM) recently organised the the event, included Rajeswar Sundaresan, District Director; Global Scholar in the first meeting of the year, DTM Night, at Crown Plaza Hotel. The Raghavan Menon, District Program Quality Director; Virandra meeting was to felicitate TM Aagi John on his Distinguished Nath, District TLI Chair; Sudheer Gujar, Division C Director; and Toastmaster (DTM) achievement, the highest level of educational Sajeev Kumar, Area 8 Director. 2018 GYLC Conference achievement in Toastmasters. Aagi John is the first Toastmaster Speaking on the occasion, Rajeswar said that DTM is a lifelong to receive the DTM award for the newly formed Toastmasters credential for excellence. DTM plaque should be a reminder of District 116P, covering the whole of Qatar, the fourth from EFTM how the toastmasters programme is transformational. Further, Aditya Bhagat, a student of Grade-XII at Shantiniketan Indian and 30th in Qatar. an achievers responsibility is to support fellow members in their School, has been selected to serve as Global Scholar at the Other members from the toastmasters’ fraternity, who attended growth and transformation. 2018 Global Leaders Conference (GYLC) to be held in Washington DC and New York City. He is among the selected group of students across the world and will be representing his school and the State of Qatar at the conference. Selected on the basis of his demonstrated leadership potential, he is going to attend a 10-day leadership journey that would help him learn international leadership strategies, embrace diverse cultures and background, and appreciate unique ways of thinking and visualising the world. Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 MARKETING COMMUNITY Mondrian Doha’s exquisite penthouse and suites with spectacular design and luxury

atar’s exciting lifestyle allows sprawling views of The Pearl, and hospitality offering, Mondrian West Bay as guests can relax in their private Doha, managed by sbe, gazebo. the leading global lifestyle Off ering in room spa facilities, and Ceil hospitality company, has bath amenities, the exceptional 152sqm Qannounced the crème de la Deluxe Loft Suite will captivate you. crème of rooms offering in the region. Intricate design details are infl uenced by From breath-taking penthouse suites, to its the local culture and fabric and are evident exceptional array of suites, Mondrian Doha in every corner of this sophisticated suite. provides comfort in an ultimate luxury Taking its inspiration from One Thousand setting, promising an exceptional lifestyle. and One Arabian Nights, Femke Hiemstra Each design element will lure in and set the provides an interesting take on the ‘Arabian tone for a glamorous stay, a press release tales’ of yesteryear with the striking center said. art piece, the Loft Suite is a sanctuary away Designed by Marcel Wanders, Mondrian from the hustle and bustle. Featuring the Doha brings guests to a fantasia world signature white columns found throughout where anything is possible, and where the hotel and its own entertainment hub, the around each corner lies another surprise. Loft Suite off ers comfort and unique design. Featuring 211 bedrooms and 59 suites over Marcel Wanders’ authentic design 24 floors, Mondrian Doha redefines lifestyle features, like a private kitchenette and in the city. crystal chandeliers, evoke the feeling of a Located on the 23rd floor, and spread pied-a-terre in the spacious 96sqm Studio over 849sqm, the Penthouse Suite takes Suite. Everything you need is here for guests on journey through the grand story entertaining, working or just relaxing: a telling of the One Thousand and One signature Mondrian King bed, a gorgeous Arabian Nights theme with an authentic bathroom with a crystal, artificial stone approach to modern-day design. Marcel soaking bathtub, marble tiling and wall Wanders’ iconic ‘Floating Staircase’ and motifs. the hand painted ‘One-Minute Delft’ blue Marcel Wanders’ authentic design vases set up a striking atmosphere with features are also spread across a selection sophisticated touches as you enter the of rooms at Mondrian Doha including grand space. Standard, Standard Double, Superior Custom-designed, this two-story and Superior Terrace. All three rooms’ Penthouse offers incredible attention to categories are spread over 48.2sqm while detail, with its locally-inspired features the Superior Terrace is spread over 65sqm. such as a sculptured carpet that is intended Each Standard room off ers a range of to reflect the Qatari desert, falcon designs stunning views of the waterfront; from within the walls and custom furniture, room, an entertainment room, a butler/ Moonstone Ballroom, creating a dramatic Lusail City and The Pearl to West Bay Doha. including Dewan Majilis sofas, dark wooden chef/maid room on the ground floor, and a moment for the bride’s entrance. The Standard Double room is embellished foyer doors and a ‘cabinet of information’ lift connecting the two floors. Expanding over 229sqm, the Deluxe Two with Wanders’ designed touches, including that offers detail on the fascinating history Adding to the extravagant suite offering, Bedroom Suite is truly majestic. Featuring a luxurious white marble-tiled bathroom and culture of the region. Enjoy spectacular the Opal Bridal Suite is a true gem amongst two bedrooms, a kitchenette and Wanders’ with a soaking bathtub. The higher fl oor panoramic 360-degree views of Doha other bridal suites in the region, stunning designed leather embossed high-back Superior Rooms (Floors 10 to 19) off er guests throughout the spaces, which includes a in every regard.Marvel at the sheer swivel chairs, a deluxe bathroom with a a Falcon’s eye view of the landscape of Doha, living room, one master king bedroom and splendour as you enter through crystallised chandelier and marble tiling. from the magical Pearl Island to Katara two twin bedrooms, a dining room and mirrors in a hallway of jewels and crystal An additional feature such as the Cultural Village and West Bay. While the entertainment room. chandeliers that accent the suite’s four desert-inspired sculptured carpet and large sophisticated Superior Terrace room off ers a Also located on the 23rdfloor, guests rooms, which include a dressing room and decorative divisional frame completes this private terrace space and garden to enjoy the can discover the unique details of Arabian make-up room with a beautifully designed impressive space. stunning views of Doha, both day and night. influences within the expansive, luxurious white-embellished mirror, a bridesmaid’s Spanning 229sqm, the Deluxe Terrace Mondrian Doha also boasts world and truly unique two-story Skyhouse bedroom, a spacious living room, a walk- Suite refl ects a desert oasis with renowned ESPA Spa, and a 24-hour fitness Apartment. This modern day apartment through closet and an ensuite master sophisticated features, including a decadent center. The spectacular property is a is a true reflection of the ingenuity of bedroom featuring a four-poster bed. The bathtub, perfect for soaking underneath culinary emporium; with eight restaurants Marcel Wanders, spread over 687sqm, Bridal suite also provides direct access to the crystal chandelier while surrounded by and bars, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck, offering stunning 360-degree views of the Weddings. For the grand entrance, the marble tiling and 3D wall motifs. Morimoto, Magnolia Bakery and a number Doha. The suite offers a living room, two 24k gold-sculpted caged elevator descends The beautiful suite provides a rainfall of other ‘first to market’ concepts including king bedrooms, one twin bedroom, a dining right from the suite to open directly into the shower, while the private outside terrace Walima, a Qatari- inspired restaurant. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY BODY & A hospital’s human touch: Why taking care in discharging a patient matters

A MATTER OF TRUST: Without this sense of care, patients and caregivers often feel abandoned and lose trust in healthcare professionals. Too often, hospital discharges are hurried and caregivers are unaware of what they’ll fa

compassion. A month later, her hospitals fail to fulfi l these interventions designed to improve strategies. A preliminary research By Judith father passed away peacefully at expectations, even though it’s care transitions. The focus is report published last year found home. been known for decades that care on what Medicare patients and common problems with transition This kind of caring is what older transitions are problematic and caregivers need and want when a programmes, including haphazard, he kidney doctor sat next adults want when they become strategies to reduce preventable hospital stay ends and they return uncoordinated approaches and a to Judy Garrett’s father, seriously ill and move back and hospital readmissions have been home. lack of teamwork and leadership. looking into his face, her forth between the hospital and widely adopted. One part of the project involves Several areas deserve special hand on his arm. There other settings, according to the “Despite millions of dollars of asking people who undergo these attention, according to people who are things I can do for largest study ever of patients’ and investment and thousands of hours transitions, mostly older adults participated in focus groups and Tyou, she told the 87-year-old man, caregivers’ experiences with care of eff ort, the healthcare system about their experiences, what went in-depth interviews for Project but if I do them I’m not sure you will transitions. still feels very hazardous, unsafe well, what didn’t. In addition to the ACHIEVE: like me very much. The word ‘death’ Two other priorities are also and stressful from the perspective new report, a survey of more than wasn’t mentioned, but the doctor’s crucially important, according to of patients and caregivers,” said 9,000 patients and 3,000 caregivers Getting actionable meaning was clear. There was no recently published research, patients Dr Suzanne Mitchell, assistant is close to completion. Results will information hope of recovery from kidney failure. and caregivers want to feel prepared professor of family medicine be published this fall. Too often, doctors speak Garrett’s father listened quietly. “I to look after themselves or loved at Boston University School of Another part involves looking to patients and caregivers in want to go home,” he said. ones when they leave the hospital, Medicine and lead author of the new at what hospitals are doing ‘medicalese’ and fail to address It was a turning point for the and they want to know that their report. to try to improve transitions, what patients really want to man and his family. “This doctor needs will be attended to until they She’s part of a team of experts such as teaching patients and know such as “What do I need to showed us the reality of my stabilise or recover, however long spearheading Project ACHIEVE, caregivers how to care for wounds do to feel better? “said Dr Mark father’s condition,” Garrett said, that takes. a fi ve-year, $15 million study or arranging follow-up phone Williams, Project ACHIEVE’s gratefully recalling the physician’s What’s striking is how often investigating the eff ectiveness of calls with a nurse, among other principal investigator and chief Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 & MIND COMMUNITY n

g THE GAP: Often doctors speak to patients and caregivers in ‘medicalese’ and fail to address what patients really want to know such as, “What do I need to do to feel better?”

Planning collaboratively Ideally, when preparing to release a patient, hospital staff should inquire about older patients’ living circumstances, social support and the help they think they’ll need, and discharge plans should be crafted collaboratively with caregivers. In practice, this doesn’t happen very often.

Expressing caring Over and over again, patients and caregivers told Project ACHIEVE researchers how important it was to feel that health professionals care about their well-being. Simple gestures can make a diff erence. “It’s looking at you, rather than the computer,” said Carol Levine, director of the families and healthcare project at United Hospital Fund in New York. “It’s knowing your name and giving you a sense of ‘I’m here for you and on your side.’” Without this sense of caring, patients and caregivers often feel abandoned and lose trust in healthcare professionals. With CARE: Caring is what older adults want when they become seriously ill and move back and forth between the hospital it, they feel better able to handle and other settings. concerns and act on their doctors’ recommendations.

Anticipating Needs Few people know what they’ll need in the aftermath of a medical crisis: They want doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers or care managers to help them fi gure that out and devise a practical plan. ace at home Rust panicked the fi rst time her mother’s feeding tube came out, by accident. “I called the transition transformation and learning offi cer service at my hospital’s outpatient at the University of Kentucky clinic, and they sent someone over HealthCare system. in 30 minutes,” she said. “They were “You really need someone to walk very reassuring that I had done the you through what you’re going to right thing in calling them, very need, step by step,” Williams said. calming. It was such a positive Nothing of the sort occurred when experience that I wasn’t afraid Anita Brazill’s parents, ages 86 and to contact them with all kinds of 87, were hospitalised seven times in questions that came up.” Scranton, Pa, between December 25, Too often, however, discharges 2016, and February 13, 2017. are hurried and caregivers are First, her mother needed unaware of what they’ll face at emergency gastrointestinal surgery, home. Levine tells of an older and then her father became ill woman who was handed a pile of with pneumonia. Both went to an paperwork when her husband was understaff ed rehabilitation facility being released from the hospital. after leaving the hospital, and both “She couldn’t read it because she bounced right back to the hospital, had macular degeneration and no fi ve times altogether because of one had thought to ask ‘Do you complications. understand this and do you have any Each time her parents left the questions?’” – Kaiser Health News/ AFTERMATH: Patients and caregivers want to feel prepared to look after themselves or loved ones when they are hospital, Brazill felt unprepared. TNS discharged from the hospital. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY E-comics attract smart readers

omic books were uptake of digital payments than For artists Zafar Khurshid and e-comic reading has changed over once the best travel a couple of years before — we Anant Sagar, with Instagram and the years? companions. And they should see an upward trend soon,” Facebook, it has become incredibly “From personal experience, remain so in today’s Chakraborty said. easy to post comics on multiple I’ve been reading more of my digital world, with ComiXology, an Amazon platforms in one swoop. comics online or I download digital Ce-comics and web comics garnering subsidiary, is a cloud-based digital “Print in general is fading. While (versions). I’ve started reading a lot popularity and reaching out to a comics service. With content India is just seeing the beginning of new stuff on websites, Instagram wider audience — age no bar. from over 125 publishers as well as of its modern comic age, print and assorted apps (like the one Sailesh Gopalan and Anuruddho thousands of independent creators worldwide is waning. There’s no Marvel has). At conventions, a fair Chakraborty are among the around the world, it provides a doubt that the future is going to number of people ask us if we have artists who are giving comics a library of comic books and graphic favour digital comics — especially digital versions. Even outside of new meaning with their e-comics novels. as people get more and more conventions, I am asked if people platforms Brown Paperbag and Chakraborty says international accustomed to consuming content can download our comics from Chariot Comics, respectively. platforms like ComiXology are in this fashion. Having said that, somewhere,” said Sagar. What is e-comic reading and gaining traction among local there will also always be those of us However, Khurshid feels that how it is diff erent from other online publishers and audiences alike, who love to keep the physical alive,” since they are still small and reading platforms? and even established brands like Khurshid, who owns Meta Desi relatively young at Meta Desi, their “In India, we need to distinguish Raj Comics have forayed into the Comics with Akshay Dhar, said. works’ presence is still primarily between two things — web segment. Sagar, who writes and does art based on a physical appearance at comics and e-comics. E-comics Comic Con India is one such work for Khurshid and Dhar, says Comic Con India conventions. being regular comics that come initiative that brings Fandom “e-comics aren’t always like your Lastly, is the e-comic trend more out in print and are available on Month every year. It is a four-week normal comics”. apt for children or is it also fi nding platforms like Kindle, Readwhere, long digital initiative to reach out to “In most cases, they tend to be clients among the older lot? Comixology; and web comics being fans and talk about comics, movies, if you wish to try out a series quick to read with comparatively “I think e-comics cater to all age comics shared exclusively on the TV, gaming and more. instead of committing to buy the simpler artwork as opposed to the groups who have access to the net social/digital format, which may Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con entire collection,” Varma said. detailed stuff we see in the likes and devices to download them on. also fi nd print runs later on. India, says e-comics have picked He said this segment is growing of DC and Marvel. Artists don’t Keeping in mind too much exposure “The latter obviously is doing up a lot. at a good pace and the future necessarily need to conform to to gadgets when it comes to kids, great. E-comics, however, still have “I think accessibility and even looks good as it makes the reading a particular style, which I feel I think it would be safer to say the some way to go in terms of mass pricing makes e-comics popular. experience more interactive on a lends to the frequency and speed youth are the real clients,” said appeal, but I think with smartphone I personally still prefer the tablet or mobile. regarding the volume that comes Abhijeet Kinni, who has written penetration levels increasing — hard copies, but I have to admit “However, it is not necessarily a out,” he said. strips of Angry Maushi, Fanboys and, more importantly, the higher e-comics are convenient, especially threat to print comics,” he stressed. So how have the numbers of and many others. — IANS

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

New opportunities may give you a chance to increase your financial Relations with those you care about continue to be warm and A strong sense of inspiration that seems to come from the higher standing and expand yourself professionally. Innovations that you’ve supportive. Friends may want to pitch in and help you with a project, planes could boost your natural artistic abilities, Gemini. No matter how produced in the past have attracted the attention of those in positions Taurus, or you could lend a hand to someone else. Strong bonds with rushed you may be with other tasks, it’s important to take time to note of authority, Aries, and the fruits of your labour may manifest now. Don’t others could be forged at this time, which might lead to firm and lasting your ideas. They’re definitely worth pursuing and you’ll want to refer to expect to be able to relax and enjoy them, however, as a lot of eff ort still friendships in the future. This is also a good day to turn your attention to them later. If you’re thinking about a friend, give that person a call. He or lies ahead. Summon all your inner resources and charge ahead. repairing, redecorating, or refurnishing your home. she might have news for you. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Although you might feel a bit inclined toward solitude today, Cancer, An appealing new face could appear on the scene today, Leo. This A male friend could introduce you to people from foreign countries or don’t indulge it. This is a great day to get out with friends and meet new might lead to a new friendship, although this person could be charming people who have travelled a lot. They might have valuable information people. You can forge closer bonds at this time, and you might also enough to bring out your insecurities. Put these aside – you’re that you could use later. This information could also help you finish make valuable business contacts that prove profitable in the future. looking great. Since your eff iciency is at an all-time high, plan on old projects that have been waiting to be done. Your eye for detail is Aff ectionate communication with a partner can make your day. taking advantage of that by dealing with some errands you’ve been especially acute, Virgo. Make notes of interesting facts even if they don’t postponing for quite some time. apply right now. You’ll make good use of them later. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You’re probably feeling especially good, Libra, and you might want Marriage are very much on your mind today, Scorpio. A special You’re feeling especially healthy, energetic, and attractive today, to take a friend out for a dinner. You would especially enjoy going all encounter with a possible partner could have you hankering for happily Sagittarius, and some friends may suddenly see you in a new light. This out, experimenting with a new outfit, scent, or hairstyle. On a more ever after. Books on attracting and maintaining relationships might be could bring a valuable boost in self-confidence. New careers that pay mundane note, investments of either time or money should pay off especially appealing as well as useful. Take care not to put too much more and off er more of a challenge are especially appealing to you now. today, as could hard work performed in the past. Have a great day! stock in detailed analyses, however. Remember that such books are Consider them seriously. Write down your ideas and research them to based on generalities. You’re unique. see if they’re workable. This may be the start of a whole new life. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your natural warmth and loving nature should be more apparent than Friction with family members, particularly women, could prove Today should bring pleasant and profitable communications with usual today, Capricorn. You’re likely to attract new people, both men irritating, especially since you’re torn between their quirks and the love women, possibly some new friends. Social invitations may arrive, and women, into your aura. Perhaps old friends you haven’t seen for you have for them. This isn’t the time to hold grudges, Aquarius. Let although perhaps more than you can realistically handle. Be careful not a while suddenly reappear on the scene. This is an excellent time to them go. You might feel the urge to do some home repairs, redecorate, to commit to too many activities. You could end up spreading yourself plan a social event or invite a friend to lunch. You might also want to fix or otherwise improve your home, or perhaps cook a great meal. too thin. Travel to faraway lands may seem tempting at this time, Pisces, yourself up and plan an evening! Channel your energy into these activities instead of quarrelling. but don’t make definite plans now. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe Elephants

AFRICAN HOWDAH RIDE ASIAN HUGE SQUIRT CHAINS TRUNK CIRCUS JUMBO TUSKS DUMBO MAMMAL WRINKLES EARS MASTODON ZOO GRASSLANDS PACHYDERM HAY PEANUTS

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.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

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. Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Hint about physical training I 1. Bed with great potential for needed for the match (3-3) one in a humble home (8) 4. Protects the sides of billiard 2. Advertisement includes a bird tables (8) and a prayer (11) 10. Eats nut that’s bad and suffers 3. First person seen on a Scottish from it? (7) isle (4) 11. For a hawk it’s not easy to 5. Have the door taken off? You swallow a horse! (7) must be mad (8) 12. Right inside one Israeli port (4) 6. That warm part of the year 13. Largest portion allotted to a when meat goes a bit off? (4,6) celebrity (5,5) 7. Eggs were the finish of the 16. The departure is covered in great lover (3) the second book (6) 8. Yes, indeed, he’s quite put out 17. Change the order for each at the start (6) dumb person (7) 9. Moving piece of music about a Answers 20. Rise of such a comic? (5,2) saint (5) 21. It may hunt a hare or a 14. Made an enemy of the worker, blackbird (6) having suffered terrible Wordsearch Codeword 24. Free translation of a anguish (11) knockabout expression (10) 15. Watch and see about the 25. The weapons are over-warm vegetable (6-4) (4) 18. Lodgings unsuitable for 27. About a thousand, I people of integrity? (8) demonstrate, will get better (7) 19. Was patient, we hear, and was 29. Absolutely determined to be given a special allowance (8) late appearing on TV (4-3) 22. A source of elasticity (6) 30. The fattest are the most 23. Remark made by assistant obscene (8) about old Bob (5) 31. Was inclined to be taken care 26. A bundle of misery, it was (4) of (6) 28. He gets paid for (3)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Becomes; 5 Modiste; Down: 1 Bone China; 2 9 Needs; 10 Underwent; 11 Creates; 3 Missioner; 4 Slug; 5 Catnip; 12 Scorcher; 14 Ibsen; Medicament; 6 Durer; 7 Seethed; 15 Remainder; 18 Ascertain; 20 8 Enter; 13 Breathe out; 16 In a Asset; 22 Besought; 24 Relate; second; 17 Retreated; 19 Cashier; 26 China rose; 27 Ought; 28 21 Stagger; 22 Bucks; 23 Usage; Serpent; 29 Endured. 25 Pete. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD Dhadak director impressed by Janhvi’s professionalism

hadak director “So my immediate question was Shashank Khaitan says not when will we be able to fi nish that he is impressed the fi lm, but how will she recover by the professional from her emotional loss. I think on commitment of the the 13th day, she geared up to shoot Dfi lm’s lead actress Janhvi Kapoor, a and I was so impressed,” he added. debutante, who fi nished shooting Remembering her mother, Janhvi it on time, even after the sudden said: “Mumma said that I have a demise of her mother and legendary sweet voice. She did not watch the actress Sridevi. full fi lm as we were only halfway “I think the whole credit goes through. Before any big event of my to Janhvi and her family who life, Mumma used to be the most supported me to fi nish the shoot involved person. Before my exams, of my fi lm. I was ready to go I used to study till late at night and back on set whenever Janhvi felt she would stay awake with me. emotionally ready because at She would wake up to see me off to that time, for all of us, nothing school every day.” was more important than her Asked if she recalls her emotional security. But I am conversation with her mother more than impressed to see her before the fi rst day of her shooting, professionalism,” Khaitan told Janhvi said: “Mumma just said IANS. one important thing, ‘Your Sridevi had passed away on performance should come from the February 24 when the shooting of place of feeling and no pretention. Dhadak was still going on. The camera captures everything’.” “Even we were heartbroken. Dhadak, also featuring Ishaan Imagine what she went through,” Khatter, is releasing on July 20. – COMMITTED: Janhvi Kapoor, a debutante, finished shooting the movie in time, even after the sudden demise of her recalled the director. IANS mother and actress Sridevi.

Nawabzaade actress my earlier Punjabi films, so I expected Farah Khan poses with Isha feels fortunate with people to like me. thankfully it is ‘lovely ladies’ from Housefull 4 her Bollywood debut happening.” Isha started modelling at a young Choreographer-fi lmmaker Farah Khan posed with Actress Isha Rikhi, who is making her age and worked in some of the Punjabi actresses Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde and Kriti Kharbanda, Bollywood debut with romantic comedy films like Happy Go Lucky, Jatt Boys Putt whom she calls “lovely ladies”. film Nawabzaade said she was very Jattan De among others. Farah on Saturday shared a photograph of herself from lucky to get such opportunity. The story of Nawabzaade revolves the sets of Housefull 4. Isha told IANS on phone that she was around three boys who are running after “With the lovely ladies of Housefull 4, who really do feeling lucky to be a part of this film. one girl. get along because heroines fi ghting is so passe,” she “I know many actors who are equally Asked about her on-set experience, captioned the image. hard working like me but yet to get the Isha said: “Before the film, I did not Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Houseful 4 marks the opportunity in Bollywood. I am very know anyone and that was the reason I return of Sajid Khan as the director for the franchise. happy to make my debut with a rom- was quite nervous. Whenever we make The fi lm will also see Bobby reuniting with Akshay, with com.” a film as an actor we need full support whom he has previously worked in four fi lms — Ajnabee, The trailer of the film was released LUCKY: Isha Rikhi considers herself lucky from the co-actors, crew members and Dosti: Friends Forever, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan this week and also a very special song to be part of the film. ofcourse director. Thankfully at the Sathiyo and Thank You. which is composed by Guru Randhawa end of the shooting, we really become a Housefull 4 is set for a Diwali 2019 release. – IANS featuring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha popularity in Punjabi films the actress close-knit family.” Kapoor. said: “Yes I was little worried how The actress, soon to appear on popular While Isha is getting a positive people will accept the film and me in the rapper Badshah’s upcoming music video response from various online platforms film.” song titled Bamb, said that she wishes asked about if she was worried about “This is my first ever Bollywood to work with Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar the audience’s reception, as she has film which has a bigger exposure than Hirani in future. – IANS

Anupam ‘panicked’ aft er names from the fi lm industry ended losing Twitter followers up with reduced followers. Twitter earlier this week Veteran actor Anupam Kher says announced it will remove locked he was panicked and questioned accounts — which are disabled owing his eyesight after losing 130,000 to suspicious activity — from follower followers on Twitter. counts across profi les globally. The Anupam on Saturday tweeted: locked accounts are diff erent from “Losing almost 130,000 followers spam or bots and in most cases, these on Twitter had its initial side eff ects. accounts were created by real people. Panic, memory loss, disbelief, Other big names, who lost their anxiety, questioning my eyesight. followers on Twitter, include Even though I was explained Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan patiently that it is part of cleaning up and Salman Khan, among other policy. But I felt like they expelled me fi lm celebrities as a result of the from their wealth.” ‘sanitisation’ of the micro-blogging Twitter decided to sanitise the platform. The micro-blogging AFFECTED: Veteran actor Anupam Kher faced platform by removing inactive and platform was yet to come up with an initial side eff ects of losing followers on Twitter. locked accounts. So, a lot of popular offi cial statement on this. – IANS COMMUNION: Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan praises the movie actresses for being together. Monday, July 16, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 HOLYWOOD COMMUNITY Cavill’s ‘fun’ Superman role

ctor Henry Cavill is not He added: “He bleeds goodness, so to through something horrendous and so I worried about missing out on be representing that person is a wonderful don’t hold it against them. I just look at it other movie roles because he standard to hold yourself to. To be honest, from a performer’s point of view. Let’s say thinks it’s so “fun” playing it’s done nothing but help me up my game 75 per cent of people say my performance Superman. and hopefully be a better human being just was great, then I’ll think, OK, cool, I’m on A“I don’t mind paying that price. I think by trying to be more like him.” the right track. it’s fun. And if there are times when it’s not Whilst most celebrities prefer not to read “Yeah, I could probably fi nesse some fun, then I need to correct my thinking. what people say about them online, Cavill things, and while I’m not saying you should Because it will be my fault that I’m not goes looking for it. take everything into account, it defi nitely having fun,” Cavill told Times magazine. He said: “It’s an insight. Obviously gives you something to think about that you He thinks playing Superman has made there are a lot of people who just like to might not have considered. It’s just another him a better person in general, reports spit venom, but you have no idea what’s insight. Depending on which message board femalefi rst.co.uk. going on in their life. They might be going you are on, obviously.” – IANS

KEEN: Jodie Foster thinks she will be off ered “much more interesting” roles when she is old.

Foster excited to act in her 60s, 70s

Actress Jodie Foster thinks she will be off ered “much more interesting” roles when she is in her 60s and 70s. “I like to wait. And you know, I’m super- excited to be acting in my 60s and 70s. I think the roles will be so much more interesting!” Foster told theguardian.com IMPROVED: Henry Cavill thinks playing Superman has made him a better person in general. The Money Monster fi lmmaker said she turned to directing in recent years because she was at a diffi cult age for acting. Murray, Swinton to star in The Dead Don’t Lie She said: “Being in your 50s is a transitional period for actors - you are not old enough to Actors Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton have bagged roles in Jim play the old characters and not young enough Jarmusch’s zombie comedy fi lm The Dead Don’t Die. to play the young ones, so I felt like, OK, this is Being made under a banner of Focus Features, the fi lm will also feature my time to direct. actors Adam Driver, Steve Buscemi, Chloe Sevigny and Selena Gomez. “It’s just what happens - it’s normal. There While the plot for the fi lm is not known, photos from the set depict are just not that many roles for this age. But Murray, Sevigny and Driver dressed as cops, reports hollywoodreporter. I anticipated it and I feel like I made hay in com my younger years and I can express myself Jarmusch and Murray previously worked together on 2003’s Coff ee and by directing. But once in a while something Cigarettes and 2005’s Broken Flowers. original comes along that is not just another Director Jarmusch’s other credits include Stranger Than Paradise, franchise.” Down by Law, Mystery Train, Dead Man, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Foster thinks she could have made more Samurai. movies but is proud she’d been “discerning” The Dead Don’t Die will be produced by Joshua Astrachan and Carter TOGETHER: Bill Murray, left, and Tilda Swinton have bagged roles in and only worked when projects interested her. Logan. – IANS Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy film. She said: “I was never interested in a career for a career’s sake. I just wanted to tell the stories I fi nd interesting and I was not Hopkins to star in thriller Crown Vic very good playing the girlfriend, so, nope, I never did that. I just worked when I found Actor Josh Hopkins, best known for his role in something that moved me. Quantico, is set to star in the fi lm Crown Vic for “It’s true, I probably worked less than writer-director Joel Souza. others, but I’d rather be more discerning. Actor Thomas Jane is also set to star, reports The industry has changed a lot recently, variety.com with the end of the studio system, the rise of Crown Vic follows one night in the life of a superheroes and streaming. But the only thing seasoned Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) I trust is the quality of stories, and I decided I veteran as he takes a young cop out on patrol and would focus on that. shows him the brutal reality of life behind the “Some of my movies have not worked, but wheel. at least I held to the same principle. That’s Hopkins plays an unhinged veteran LAPD why I’m not the richest actor, or the most offi cer running loose in Jane’s patrol zone. successful. But I think I’ve had the longest Anjul Nigam is producing under his Brittany career.” – IANS UNHINGED: Josh Hopkins plays an unhinged veteran LAPD off icer running loose in House Pictures banner along with Alec Baldwin and Jane’s patrol zone. his El Dorado Pictures, and Gregg Bello. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, July 16, 2018 COMMUNITY

MANGO MANIA: A Filipino delights in his posession of Pakistani mangoes. Mango Fest pulls crowd He said, “It is for the fi rst time that By Mudassir Raja I have come to the festival. I am here with my family to enjoy the mangoes. We are here to get fresh ango is often mangoes. I have been living in Qatar referred to as the for nine years and enjoy my life in king of all fruits. the country. It is good to see the The sweet and juicy Pakistani products in Qatar.” fruit from Pakistan Ijaz Ahmed, who runs Soghaat isM a delicacy for the community in Sweets & Bakers and was attending Qatar as they enjoy the fresh arrival the visitors at his stall, said, “We and share it with others as a gift. off er authentic Pakistani sweets, Mango season – June to August – is bakery items, kulfi , dahi baray, celebrated like a festival in Pakistan samosa,and jalebi. It is for the fi rst where special gatherings are time we are in the festival. We’re arranged to eat only mangoes. getting a great response. It is a Keeping with its tradition of get-together occasion. I worked in arranging fresh and juicy mangoes another Gulf country for from Pakistan, Sohni Dharti 25 years before coming to Qatar. Qatar recently organised a one I like Qatar and appreciate how day ‘Mango Festival’ at Al Khor the country has countered the community. Thousands of people blockade. The people are friendly, thronged the community hall where supportive and friendly here.” the fresh arrival from Pakistan was FIELD DAY: Anwar Ali Rana, chairman Sohni Dharti (in waist coat), wears a contented look after the day’s work. Shabana Najeeb, who had a available. stall for Pakistani clothes, said “I People from diff erent talking to Community. visitors mainly like , volleyball. We have Islamic, Urdu, have been in Qatar for 20 years. I communities, along with their “We have been organising the Anwar Ratol and . People and science clubs for children.” have always enjoyed attending the families, visited the community hall festival for 11 years and people keep asking me when we are going He added that the festival also festival. We are thankful to Sohni where other stalls were also set up from all corners of Qatar attend to arrange the mango festival again. included the stalls of restaurants Dharti for arranging community to present diff erent edible items, the event. Expatriates from many We have been trying to maintain the namely, Pistachio, Zaoq and events regularly. I have have been cuisines, and clothes from Pakistan. communities attend the festival quality of the festival.” Shezan, and food outlets like Pak dealing in Pakistani clothes for The second major attraction of the and enjoy the king of fruits. Further, About other activities of the Pakwan, Sufi and Islamabad Capital 16 years. I have been enjoying my festival was sweet and cold kulfi we also invite Pakistani cuisine and community organisation, Rana Smart City. Diff erent designs of life in Qatar. It is a very peaceful at the stall of Soghaat Sweets & cloth outlets to the festival. We said, “Besides the mango festival, Pakistani jewellery and clothes country and we believe Qatar will Bakers. The kulfi was enjoyed by the want to introduce diff erent aspects every year we organise Spring were also on display. successfully see off the siege.” children and women the most. and colours of Pakistan. Actually, Festival for mandarin (orange). Saleem Akbar, who works with Malik Mudasir, who arranged one “Sohni Dharti Mango Festival has Sohni Dharti started the festival We import best quality oranges Qatargas, is an active member of of the two main stalls for mangoes, become an identity of the Pakistani to promote the Pakistani culture. from Sargodha. We also bring Sohni Dharti. He said, “We invite said, “The response in the festival is community in Qatar. We organise The festival has become one of the fresh carrots and other vegetables. all communities to Al Khor for awesome. We have been importing the festival every year. We bring major community events in Qatar in We also arrange Eid bazaar before the festival to enjoy the mangoes. manges from Pakistan for many fresh and the best mangoes from last four to fi ve years,” he noted. the festival. The community also People wait for the festival and they years. We are known for bringing Multan and Rahim Yar Khan. The When asked about the quality celebrates Independence Day ask for the mangoes in advance.” fresh mangoes in Qatar.” taste and smell of the mangoes is of the mango, Rana said, “We and Pakistan Day every year. Muhammad Tariq, who works at “The blockade has, in fact, led unmatched,” said Anwar Ali Rana, introduce all varieties of mango Sohni Dharti also organises sport Qatar Petrochemical Company, has to an increase in trade between Chairman of Sohni Dharti, while from Pakistan. However, the activities, including cricket and come to the festival from Al Wukair. Pakistan and Qatar,” he concluded.