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Qatari artist Essa Al Mulla recycles old items and turns them into works of art. His unique artworks are on show in an exhibition — ‘Margins and Creativity’ — at Katara.

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Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (left), General Manager of Katara, with the artist Essa Al Mulla (centre) taking a look at the exhibits. Artist recycles old materials into works of art

BY RAYNALD C RIVERA

tems deemed useless and tossed aside are thoughtfully restored into something of great value and beauty by Qatari artist IEssa Al Mulla in “Margins and Creativity” exhibition which recently opened at Katara Building 22. Recycling old items and turning them into works of art, Al Mulla conveys an important and timely message of environment protection and heritage preservation to new generation of artists. The artist displays sheer versatility and innovation in his 40 varying artworks in which he puts together an immense collection of machines and old materials such telephone, old coins and radio which are currently of little or no value. Through these artworks he evokes a sense of nostalgia to the viewer; reﬂects customs, values, behaviours and practices and stresses the importance of environment protection and making it a way of life. Pics by Abdul Basit | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 03

The expo, which runs until June 7, was opened by Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti in the presence of Qatari and Arab artists. Dr Al Sulaiti expressed his appreciation of the artist’s creativity and impres- sive artworks replete with meaning which helps in raising awareness on environment protection and maintain- ing Qatari heritage through recycling and reusing old materials. He said Katara is working on organ- izing art shows abroad based on their artistic value and Katara’s cultural mission and stressed that Katara is always ready to support Qatari artists whether locally or internationally. For his part, the artist lauded Katara for the encouragement and support extended to him in putting the exhibition together. Al Mulla said he addressed a number of themes in his artworks such as diving, old clothes, and traditional life and he is working to further develop this idea as well as encourage young Qatari artists to pay attention on recycling old materials and contributing in preserving the environment in innovative and artistic way. He added that he made use of small and large pieces and tools made of metal, wood and paper and which are not anymore utilised by people now- adays. He turned them into unique pieces of art focusing mainly on Qatari and Gulf heritage, traditional designs of dolls in addition to cafes and traditional clothes. Al Mullah was born in Souq Waqif, where he lived and grew up with his peers in a busy commercial area brim- ming with daily activities which inspired him to engage in various artistic pur- suits. He has already participated in a number of exhibitions both in Qatar and overseas. Locally, he has featured in expos in Katara and Qatar University while his artistic talent has brought him to a number of countries such as Bangladesh, Lebanon, Iran and Uzbekistan. The Peninsula

Al Mulla addressed a number of themes in his artworks such as diving, old clothes and traditional life. He is encouraging young Qatari artists to pay attention to recycling old materials and contribute in preserving the environment in innovative and artistic way. | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 04 CAMPUS UCL Qatar students intern at local, international museums

CL Qatar’s 2015 class British Museum, Barker Langham As many schools cannot afford the of Museum Studies, - a leading global cultural consul- cost of travel to the museum, the Conservation and tancy of cultural heritage projects, outreach work by the Iziko ‘Mobile UArchaeology students the Smithsonian National Air and Museum’ bus is particularly impor- are currently embarking on four Space Museum (NASA), Udvar- tant and I have been able to help week work placements at lead- Hazy Center in Washington DC, at several outreach sessions at ing local, regional and interna- the Brooklyn Museum in New York, schools and a hospital already.” tional museums, art galleries and the Museum ür Islamische Kunst John Fisher, a MA Archaeology archaeological sites. in Berlin and the Iziko Museum in of the Arab and Islamic World stu- UCL Qatar is a multi-disciplinary South Africa. dent is currently in Otrar, Southern university and the placements are For those seeking first-hand Kazakhstan working in col- a compulsory component of the experience of archaeological exca- laboration with Heritage Without Master’s degree programmes to vations and heritage conservation, Borders, a unique charity working enable students to gain outstand- UCL Qatar students in collabora- in developing countries to support ing experience in a work environ- tion with Heritage Without Borders heritage projects in situations of ment. Supported by UCL Qatar, are undertaking archaeological poverty, conflict and disaster. students are encouraged to pur- excavations in Otrar, Kazakhstan. UCL Qatar is currently accepting sue a placement that fits with their Wafa Suwaileh, a Qatari stu- applications to all of its Master’s academic interests. dent from the MSc Conservation degrees and Diploma programmes UCL Qatar, in partnership with Studies degree programme is for entryon August 30. The degree Qatar Museums, arranged for stu- taking her internship at the British programmes vary between one dents to take their placements at Museum in London. and two years in length and can local museums including Mathaf: Victoria Alexander, a MA be taken on a full-time basis, or on Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qatar Museum and Gallery Practice a part-time basis, which is suitable Olympic and Sports Museum and student opted to conduct her for candidates who are currently the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). placement in South Africa. “I’m in employment. The application International destinations spending four weeks for my place- deadline is June 1 and applica- accepting the UCL Qatar Master’s ment working in the Education and tions can be submitted online via degree students include London’s Public Programs department of the UCL Qatar website. One of the students at the archaeological excavation Natural History Museum and The the Iziko Museums in Cape Town. The Peninsula site in Otrar, Kazakhstan.

‘Il Ab We Yana’ concludes third season atar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell celebrated the overwhelming success of their award-winning programme ‘Il’Ab QWe’Yana’ with end of term festivals which took place across the country. The 24-week extra-curricular school programme uses football as a tool to develop healthy habits and positive behavioural change among young people in Qatar. The students of Bangladesh MHM School & College, Doha, handing over Over 1400 school children from across the country participated in the a cheque worth QR11,500 to Mani Ratna Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal third season of the programme. ‘Il’Ab We’Yana’ is part of the award-winning to Qatar at his ofﬁce recently. The principal of the school, teachers and KOORA TIME initiative created by Qatar Football Association in partner- Bangladesh Embassy representative were present on the occasion. The ship with Qatar Shell. The third season of ‘Il Ab We Yana,’ which began in Ambassador thanked the principal and students of Bangladesh school October 2014, included three venues dedicated to girls. Over 300 girls are for their contribution towards rebuilding the country after the devastat- now registered in the programme proving that football is not just a boy’s ing earthquake. game. The programme’s fourth season will begin in September 2015. The Peninsula | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | MARKETPLACE / COMMUNITY 05

Six Senses Spas support Global Wellness Day

ix Senses Spas announced its support of the Global Wellness SDay, an initiative introduced in 2012 by Turkey. The event originated after founder Belgin Aksoy came to the realisation that the desire to live well is dominant internationally, and is a dream embraced by virtually the whole world. Hence on Saturday, June 13, 2015, wellness in all its forms will be celebrated in over 30 countries. The fundamental purpose of the day is to make people aware of the value of Indonesian Ambassador Deddy Saiful Hadi opened a condolences book last week to mourn the demise of the Indonesian their lives. The point is, even if just for Ambassador to Pakistan Burhan Muahmmad (58), who died in a military helicopter crash in the Gilgit area of northern one day of the year, to make the world Pakistan. His wife, Hery Setyawati Burhan, who was with him during the accident, also passed away. stop and think, get away from the stress of urban lifestyles and from bad habits, and thereby find peace. This message aligns perfectly with the Six Senses Spas philosophy, which Al Dana Restaurant aims at putting guests in touch with their senses. Six Senses Spas would join the brings in celebrated worldwide movement and support the event at a brand level, offering activities Italian Chef Norbert and health advice throughout its entire portfolio. for special treat Emphasis will be placed on yoga and meditation, drawing on the Six Senses harq Village & Spa had flown Yogic Programmes introduced in 2014 in two-Michelin-starred Italian and Six Senses Meditation launched Chef Norbert Niederkofler earlier this year. (pictured) to provide a mem- “Six Senses Spas invite all spa goers Sorable dining experience at Al Dana and wellness minded enthusiasts to say Restaurant. yes to wellness and join us on June 13, Bringing a taste of true Italian culi- 2015 at any Six Senses spa. Each spa nary artistry to Doha, Chef Norbert pre- looks forward to welcoming guests and sented a unique four-course meal for sharing life-changing tips to live well and visitors to enjoy. feel happier, at be one with the endur- “It is an honour for me to be bringing ing Six Senses mission to help people a taste of Italy to Al Dana Restaurant,” reconnect with themselves, others and said Chef Norbert Niederkofler. the world around them,” statement said. Chef Norbert’s cooking style is light, He is currently responsible for all din- Michele Lazzarini and the resident culi- The Peninsula simple and ingenious, with a meas- ing operations at the mountain retreat in nary team at Al Dana, Chef Norbert ured and understated elegance that is San Cassiano, Dolomites, Italy, includ- showcased a four-course meal pre- healthy without compromising on taste ing menu creation at St. Hubertus pared using a selection of the finest and flavour. Restaurant. In 2000 and 2007, St. quality and authentic ingredients. The His biggest effort goes into finding Hubertus Restaurant was recognised dinners featured his signature creations the best ingredients throughout Italy on the Michelin Guide whilst under his such as trout, tartar, caviar, beetroot and neighbouring countries in order to direction. gnocchi, cream of daikon and beef give even more character to his cuisine. Assisted by Chef Leo Antonino, Chef cheek. The Peninsula

Malabar Adukkala, a group of people from the Malabar region of Kerala, India, celebrated the Qatar Chapter’s Family Meet recently with a family picnic. | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 06 DESIGN

BY OLI SCARFF WITH ROBIN MILLARD

eep in the English country- British designer side, there’s a bizarre sight: rows of trees being grown Dinto upside-down chairs, growing trees slowly taking shape over years of care- ful nurturing. Around 150 armchairs, 100 lamp- into furniture shades and other items including mir- ror frames are being grown out of the ground in a highly unusual adventure in furniture design. The brainchild of Gavin Munro, his Full Grown company has produced some early prototypes, with each item one solid, joinless piece of wood. “It’s a bit like a vineyard. You’ve got a few years to get everything up and growing,” he said. And it is not simply a case of planting the trees and leaving them to it. There’s plenty of give and take between Munro and his plantation. “They don’t grow into chairs on their own. At the same time, you can’t force them to do anything they don’t want to do otherwise they die back,” he said. The 2.5-acre (one hectare) plot of rented farmland is situated in the rolling grassy fields outside the market town of what happens anyway and making the Wirksworth in rural Derbyshire, central subtlest twist to that. Early on I was England. torturing them and ultimately it doesn’t On a farm also containing a micro- work.” brewery, a smokery, flower cultivation Early experiments with chemical and plenty of sheep, the rows of trees weedkiller caused more harm than are growing around blue corrugated good, so organic methods are used. plastic frames. Powdery mildew is kept down with Munro, 40, nurtures them and coaxes milk, while caterpillars are picked off. them into shape, through years of prun- The daily duties involve groundkeep- ing, coppicing and grafting. ing and going round the furniture with Willow can take four to five years to secateurs. grow into a chair, whereas oak can take “At any given point, there’s a branch up to nine years. that’s in the right moment to do some- Munro also works with ash, hazel, thing and you’ve got to find it,” said crab apple and sycamore. Munro. “For every 100 pieces, there are ‘EUREKA!’ MOMENT 1,000 shoots and branches that you “A lot of the stuff we do is Stone Age. want, and 10,000 that you don’t. It’s Since we were cavemen, we were cut- not necessarily obvious which one is ting trees down at various heights,” he which.” His mother had an overgrown bonsai planed and finished, then sold the fol- said. Early experiences got Munro’s mind which looked like a throne, while a bad lowing year. “It’s an extension of the natural racing about what he could do with back as a youngster meant his spine “I’m not going to see the conse- rhythm. Everything we do is based on trees. was broken and reset in hospital. quence of this morning’s work for five “That got me thinking about grafting years at the earliest,” he said. and how things stick together.” “It’s a real exercise in faith to keep He graduated in furniture design in doing it. I’m sure it’s going to get easier Leeds, northern England, and ended when we get in the black.” up making items from driftwood in Fortunately an investor is on board California. while the furniture matures. “I was stitching together bigger Chairs go for £2,500 ($3,950); lamp- lumps and I had a ‘Eureka!’ moment: if shades start at £900 and hexagon- we grow the things we want directly into shaped mirrors at £450. the shape, there’s no waste,” he said. Pre-sales have largely gone to cus- “In 2005 I came back to the UK and tomers in France and the United States, got the chance to plant a few trees and but the telephone is also buzzing with see.” orders from London, Hong Kong, Germany and Spain. ‘EXERCISE IN FAITH’ For the first eight years, word of the Nearly a decade on, the fruits of his project did not stretch beyond the local labours are still up to two years away. area and “hill walkers that got lost”, said The first chairs will be harvested at Munro. “In the town, a few people really the end of 2016 in the depths of winter, like it, a few think you’re nuts.” AFP | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | FOOD 07

BY DORIE GREENSPAN

can usually predict how dinner at my Italian friends’ A beautiful berry add-in homes will end. There might be fresh fruit for a finish. Or there might be cheese. Or there might be Ifruit and cheese. But there’ll always be an apology. for Italy’s unsung dessert “I’m sorry,” my friends will say. “We Italians don’t really make desserts.” Untrue! Untrue! Never mind all the wonderful crostatas, those beautiful fruit tarts; cannoli; bomboloni, my favourite 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) unflavoured gelatin doughnuts; and gelato, a gift to the planet. What about 3 tablespoons cold water tiramisu? And how about panna cotta? If Italy had given 1 cup heavy cream us nothing but the last two, we’d still have a lot to thank 1/4 cup sugar the country for. 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Sadly, tiramisu, with its layers of espresso-and-soaked 1 cup whole or low-fat buttermilk, preferably at room ladyfingers, mascarpone and cocoa, doesn’t get the temperature respect it deserves, despite the fact that it’s a marvel. For the topping And panna cotta has become a dessert many think of as 1 pint (8 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled, rinsed, dried “restaurant-only.” Inexplicable. Foolish, too. and cut into quarters If you can make Jell-O, you can make panna cotta. I 1 tablespoon sugar hate to think of them as being related, although they might Freshly cracked black pepper or crushed pink pep- be. But panna cotta is so much more delicious — and percorns (optional) interesting. The name means cooked cream, a translation that could Method: set you thinking about foods for the faint and sickly. Resist! Set heatproof dessert bowls, small tumblers or canning The dish is kind of a custard, kind of a pudding and kind jars on a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels, of a wriggly jelled dessert. It is basic — almost primal in parchment or wax paper. (This makes ferrying the glasses the way it satisfies — and yet elegant. Simple things can in and out of the refrigerator safe and easy.) be that way. For the jam: Stir the berries and honey together in a In this recipe, the cream is, indeed, cooked, but not small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stir- much. It’s scalded — only until bubbles form around the ring, until the liquid that develops becomes syrupy, about border of the pan — and then mixed with tangy buttermilk I think of this recipe as a gateway panna cotta. Use it 4 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir for 1 minute, and flavoured with vanilla. What makes it spoonable rather to learn the basics, and then andiamo! Infuse the cream then remove from the heat. than slurpable is the addition of powdered gelatin, a much- with different flavours. Heat the cream with herbs (basil, Divide evenly among the bowls, glasses or jars; freeze maligned ingredient that’s actually magical. Here, it turns thyme and lemon grass are great with berries) or spices for about 30 minutes or only long enough to firm up the the liquid into something almost velvety. (fresh ginger, cinnamon stick, cracked cardamom) or swap jam while you make the panna cotta. This panna cotta would be fine with nothing more, but the vanilla extract for a few vanilla beans, split, their seeds For the panna cotta: Put the gelatin in a microwave- the addition of strawberries, cooked and raw, makes it and pulp scraped into the pan. Once the cream is scalded, safe liquid measuring cup or spouted bowl that holds at even finer. For the base layer, there’s a quickly cooked jam turn off the heat, cover the pan and let it sit for about 20 least 3 cups. Pour in the cold water; let the mixture sit of strawberries with a drizzle of honey. Once the berries minutes. Reheat the cream, strain it over the gelatin and on the counter for about 3 minutes or until the gelatin is bubble and break, a matter of minutes, you add a little bal- keep going. thoroughly moistened. samic — just enough to restore the sweet-acidic balance Of course, you can play around with the jam and fresh- Meanwhile, pour the cream into a small saucepan. Stir in that strawberries are prized for. Also just enough to add a fruit topping. the sugar and cook over medium heat just until the mixture little mystery (one of my favourite ingredients in any dish). boils around the edges. To keep the jam in its place, spoon it into the glasses or Double-Strawberry Buttermilk Heat the softened gelatin in the microwave on HIGH for bowls you’re using for the dessert and pop them into the 15 seconds or just until it has liquefied. freezer while you make the panna cotta. Panna Cotta Pour the hot sweetened cream mixture over the gelatin, The berries that crown the dessert are merely cut and add the vanilla extract and stir to blend. (If your buttermilk sugared; leave them alone until they glisten and get juicy. MAKE AHEAD: The individual panna cottas (with jam is cold, first pour it into the hot saucepan and stir it around Then, if you like, season them with either freshly cracked underneath) need to be refrigerated for at least 2 hours to temper it.) Stir in the buttermilk. black pepper or pinched-between-your-fingers pink and up to 2 days in advance. Top with the fresh berries Remove the bowls, glasses or jars from the freezer; peppercorns. just before serving. divide the panna cotta mixture among them. Refrigerate You’ve got only one thing to watch out for, and it’s easy: until the panna cotta is set, at least 2 hours, before serving. Make sure the gelatin is completely moistened and then Ingredients For the topping: About 5 minutes before you’re ready completely liquefied before mixing it with the cream and the For the jam to serve, mix the strawberries and sugar together in a buttermilk. Pour the cold water over the gelatin, let it rest 1 pint (8 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled, rinsed, dried medium bowl; let them sit for several minutes, just until the until it has expanded (or bloomed) and make sure there and thickly sliced berries glisten and start to get juicy. Spoon the berries on are no dry spots; if there are, add a bit more cold water 2 teaspoons honey top of each panna cotta, and, if you’d like, sprinkle with and wait. The easiest way to liquefy the gelatin is to put it 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar cracked black pepper or a pinch of crushed pink pep- the microwave for 15 seconds. For the panna cotta percorns. WP-Bloomberg | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 08 FASHION & BEAUTY Get beach ready with easy hairstyles

f you’re heading to a beach for a summer vacation, make sure you take some tips on innovative braids and hairdos that can help you keep your Itresses away from the harsh effects of sun and sand. TRESemmé’s ofﬁcial Hair Stylist, Daniel, Bauer rec- ommends braids as your go-to hairdo for your next holiday and decodes some effortless braids for you to look uber glamorous while on vacation, said a statement.

* Simple Braid: Channel your inner-goddess with this look. How to get this look: Wash your hair thoroughly with a shampoo and conditioner to prep it for this style. Create a clean centre part and section it around the crown to add some height. Then, make a braid starting from the lower end of your hair. Braid it in a way to keep it loose at the top and tight at the bottom. Braid it all the way down and secure it with a rub- ber band. You can also glam up the look by taking a piece of leather and wrapping it around the head with pins.

* Milkmaid braid: This feminine Milk Braid is sure to compliment your swimwear. It is completely hassle- free and will look uber glamorous while you dip into the azure water Milkmaid braid How to get this look Prepare the hair by washing with a shampoo and massage it with a quality conditioner. Add some Depending on what looks best with your face, create mousse and blow dry your hair. a center part or deep side parting and begin braiding a Create a clean center part and take it all the way basic loose braid, roughly starting around the eyeline. through the back. Use your ﬁngers to add some tex- Once done, tie a clear elastic at the end and start ture to the hair. gently pulling at the sides of the braid with a tail comb. Start creating a normal braid with each section and This will make the look more undone and messy as secure with an elastic band. well as make your braid appear thicker, helping those Take the braids over each side of your head. If you with thin hair. have very long braids, you can cross them over before Apply a light misting of hairspray to keep it in place you put them up. and looking perfectly messy all day long. Create a tight knot with the two braids and secure IANS with pins. Finish off with a spritz of hair spray.

* Bohemian Braid: This hairdo is perfect for when you want to let your hair loose and go for a long walk on the beach. How to get this look: Prepare your hair using a shampoo with suits your hair type. Blow dry your hair in all directions. With your ﬁngers, run mousse from the middle to ends of the hair to lock Bohemian Braid to add the texture to the hair. | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | HEALTH & FITNESS 09

The hidden sugar Faster heart rate indicates in your soft drinks higher diabetes risk

ost people are aware Disease Control and Prevention, pub- 24 grams of sugar per 236 millilitre that consuming large lished in the Journal of the American bottle; approximately 6 teaspoons eople with faster rest- amounts of sugar can Medical Association, found soft drinks ing heart tare are at Mdamage your teeth and were the main source of dietary sugar 3. Orange Juice an increased risk of contribute to weight gain, but it’s not for Americans. Fruit juice, flavoured 9.1 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres developing diabetes, 22 grams of sugar per 240 millilitre warnsP a new study. always easy to monitor sugar consump- milk, coffee and sports drinks frequently tion. Seemingly healthy food products, contain high levels of sugar, often to the bottle; approximately 5 ½ teaspoons Each additional 10 beats such as breakfast cereals, fruit juices surprise of consumers. per minute is associated with and ready-made sauces, frequently This article reveals the sugar con- 4. Energy drink 23 percent increased risk of contain high quantities of ‘hidden’ tent of some popular soft drinks. 11 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres diabetes, similar to the effects sugar. The nutritional information is taken 27.5 grams of sugar per 250 millilitre of a three kilogram per metre The World Health Organization from leading brands of each type of can; approximately 7 teaspoons square increase in body mass (WHO) recently advised people to drink. When reading, remember the index (BMI), the findings significantly lower their daily sugar WHO’s recommended daily intake is 5. Vanilla latte showed. intake. The WHO will keep its rec- around 12 teaspoons of sugar a day, 7.4 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres “In this study, we measured ommended daily sugar consumption but they suggest you aim for just six 35 grams of sugar per medium resting heart rate among about at under 10 percent of total calorie teaspoons. cup (470 millilitres); approximately 9 100,000 Chinese adults and intake, a figure that was set in 2002, teaspoons followed them for four years,” but a new five percent target has 1. Cola Contributed by Hamad said study senior author also been encouraged. 10.6 grams of sugar per 100 Medical Corporation Xiang Gao, associate profes- The 10 percent level millilitres sor of nutritional sciences at equates to around 50 35 grams sugar per 330 Pennsylvania State University grams of sugar a day millilitre can; approximately 9 in the US. for the average adult; teaspoons “We found participants with about 12 teaspoons. faster heart rates, suggesting A recent study by 2. Chocolate low fat milk lower automatic function, had researchers at the 10.1 grams of sugar per 100 increased risk of diabetes,” United States Centre for millilitres Gao said. The findings suggest that heart rate measures could identify individuals with a higher future risk of diabetes. The researchers measured heart rates during a baseline examination administered in 2006-2007. After about five minutes rest, they recorded heart rates using a 12-lead electrocardiogram with participants lying on their backs. During a four-year follow-up examination, the researchers identified 17,463 prediabetic cases and 4,649 diabetes cases. The study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. IANS | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 10 ENTERTAINMENT

Tomorrowland takes top spot at box ofﬁce on slow weekend

BY LINDSEY BAHR studios must take when trying to intro- holdovers Pitch Perfect 2 and Mad Max: Memorial Day weekends are usually duce an original film to the marketplace. Fury Road helped prop up the holiday reserved for high-earning franchise he future doesn’t look so Hollis noted that Tomorrowland will weekend totals. Both films experienced fare. bright for Tomorrowland. be one of the only PG-rated family films modest drops and earned $38.5m and The past two years saw the over Disney’s expensive fantasy in theaters until Disney and Pixar’s Inside $32.1m respectively. $100m debuts of X-Men: Days of Tadventure essentially had Out opens on June 19, which could be Avengers: Age of Ultron placed Future Past and Fast & Furious 6. Memorial Day weekend to itself, and promising for its longevity — especially fourth with $27.8m. When box office totals are finalised, still only pulled in a modest $41.7m in considering that many schools have yet Meanwhile, Fox’s Poltergeist remake this could prove to be one of the worst its first four days in theaters according to close for the summer. debuted in fifth place, with an esti- performing in recent years. to Rentrak estimates on Monday. “We are optimistic that originality mated $26.5m. “The industry went into this weekend It’s a disappointing debut for a film and the vision that Brad Bird put on the Director Gil Kenan’s update of Tobe knowing we weren’t going to break that cost a reported $180m to produce. screen is something that people will find Hooper’s 1982 horror classic cost any records,” said Dergarabedian. Disney put their full weight behind the and evangelise and hopefully get other $35m to produce. The studio expected “This is more of a case of audiences, Brad Bird-directed film with an ambi- folks to show up,” said Hollis. an opening in the low $20m range. somewhat, turning their back on tious George Clooney-led promotional Rentrak’s Senior Media Analyst Paul “I think for our filmmakers, who had original content when it comes to big campaign. Dergarabedian said that the mystery set out not to just remake a classic but blockbusters.” “It’s not ever ideal to be below your behind Tomorrowland’s plot might have to introduce a new generation of fans But, hope is certainly not lost for a estimate before the weekend starts, hurt the film. to the genre, it was very successful,” banner 2015 at the box office, with but it feels like it’s too early to judge “When audiences are spending their said Fox’s domestic distribution chief more surefire blockbusters like Jurassic the run,” said Disney’s Distribution EVP hard earned cash on a blockbuster or Chris Aronson. World and Mission: Impossible-Rogue Dave Hollis. tent-pole movie, they kind of want to Audiences for the PG-13 rated film Nation yet to open. “Summer is not Going into the weekend, tracking put know what they’re getting going in, for were 59 percent under the age of 25. going to be a bummer this year. This the film in the $40m to $50m range. better or worse,” he said. Overall, though, there wasn’t much is a bump in the box office road,” said And yet, he said, this is the gamble that Last weekend’s well-received to celebrate over this holiday weekend. Dergarabedian. AP

Homicide probe to be launched into B B King’s evada officials said on Monday they would conduct a attorney over his affairs, the Associated Press reported. “I believe homicide investigation into the death of BB King who my father was poisoned and that he was administered foreign died this month at age 89, after two of his daugh- substances. I believe my father was murdered,” each woman Nters leveled accusations that the blues great was said in statements contained in documents submitted to the murdered. AP by their lawyer. The Clark County, Nevada coroner’s office said in a posting An attorney for King’s estate called the allegations unfounded on Twitter that it had taken jurisdiction over King’s body, and that and disrespectful, AP said. The women also claimed in news video autopsy results would take a minimum of six to eight weeks. posted online that members of King’s family were prevented from “Our coroner takes jurisdiction over #BBKing body, performs visiting him by the two associates during his final days. King, a Rock autopsy. Results:6-8wks min,” it said, adding that a homicide and Roll Hall of Fame member who died in Las Vegas on May 14, investigation would be conducted along with the Las Vegas had said earlier in the month he was in hospice care at his home police department. Two of King’s children, Karen Williams and after being hospitalized in April with dehydration related to diabetes. Patty King, alleged that King was poisoned, ostensibly by two King’s funeral was scheduled to be held on Friday in Mississippi. It of his longtime associates including one who had power of was unclear whether the investigation would delay that. Reuters | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT 11

BY NATALIA NINGTHOUJAM

fter hitting the right notes with Role reversal: From behind audiences, Bollywood singers like Sonu Nigam, Lucky AAli and Himesh Reshammiya decided to give a new direction to their the mic to facing arclights careers by taking the plunge into acting. Though most of them got their fingers burnt, names like Shekhar Ravjiani and Zubeen Garg are now looking at exploring the world of lights, camera and action. The latest one to join the league is Shekhar of popular composer duo Vishal-Shekhar. While Vishal Dadlani did a “bizarre” cameo in Farah Khan- directed Happy New Year (2014), Shekhar will make his acting debut in Neerja, a biopic on Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save a group of American children aboard a Pan Am plane that had been hijacked on the ground at Karachi. He will reportedly play the on-screen love interest of Bhanot, essayed by Sonam Kapoor. Taking a step ahead, “Ya Ali” fame Assamese singer Zubeen Garg will start shooting for his Bollywood direc- Atif Aslam Ali Zafar torial titled Chakra from next year. The singer, currently tied up with Assamese film Mission China, will also display his said Atif, who acted in Pakistani drama Famous Ho Gaya, which also intro- Reshammiya. The rapper-composer acting skills in the Hindi film. movie Bol (2011). duced “Tanha dil” crooner Shaan as an had shared that “acting is the most “From January 2016, I will make a “Crazy kiya re” hitmaker Sunidhi actor. Described by critics as “endless difficult one among all the performing Hindi film called Chakra. It’s a political Chauhan has “the acting bug” too! cliches, gross-out humour, weak plot”, arts”. The movie got mixed reactions thriller. It’s a dark kind of film...about “As far as acting is concerned, I was the movie turned out to be a dud. from critics and masses. humanity and politics. Now, I’ve my offered a few roles, but I was not ready Monali Thakur: The former “Indian Ali Zafar: The singer from across own production house; so I will make at that time. Also, I was asked to por- Idol” contestant, who has given hits like the border began his successful three to four films in a row,” Zubeen had tray the life of a singer on screen, but I “Sawar loon” and “Zara zara touch me”, Bollywood acting career with Tere Bin earlier said. never wanted to do such type of roles made her Bollywood acting debut with Laden in 2010. The Pakistani talent If head-turning Pakistani singer Atif because I’m already a singer. I have the Nagesh Kukunoor’s award-winning film went on to feature in Yash Raj Films’ Aslam, who has lent his soulful voice acting bug in my genes because of my Lakshmi. At the Washington DC South Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Kill Dil. to Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, father. I want to do roles of normal peo- Asian Film Festival, she bagged the best Lucky Ali: Despite winning acco- Saif Ali Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, finds ple,” she said. actress award for playing a child prosti- lades for his performance in movies like the right script, he will also make his While they are yet to make a splash in tute in the film. After doing a cameo role Sur - The Melody of Life and Kaante, appearance in Hindi movies. the acting world, here are some of the in Aamir Khan-starrer PK, she will be the “Ek pal ka jeena” hitmaker isn’t too “I might act in a Bollywood film. I’m singers who’ve been there and done next seen in Abbas Tyrewala’s directo- keen on coming back to the big screen. listening to quite a few scripts now, but that: rial Mango. “There is nothing exciting to me as far nothing has intrigued me so far. Let’s Mika Singh: The “Hadippa” singer Yo Yo Honey Singh: He joined the as movies are concerned,” said the son see... I probably could do anything made his Bollywood acting debut acting wagon with the 2014 musical- of late actor-filmmaker Mehmood. other than chocolate boy kind of roles,” with last year’s film Balwinder Singh thriller The Xpose, which also starred IANS

SRK shares ﬁrst look of Salman’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan

uperstar Shah Rukh Khan has come forward But it’s a silver locket dangling on his neck that grabs to show ‘brotherhood’ with actor Salman Khan attention. by releasing the first look of the Dabangg star’s SRK and Salman are known for their bittersweet bond upcoming film Bajrangi Bhaijaan on his Twitter off screen, but on the big screen, they have shared the page.S The 49-year-old actor took to the micro-blogging frame in films like Karan Arjun, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam site to share his views and first look of Kabir Khan’s direc- and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. torial, which will hit the screens on Eid this year. In fact, Shah Rukh also visited Salman earlier this month “I believe Being a brother is bigger than being a Hero. before the verdict came out in relation to the latter’s 2002 Bhaijaan coming Eid 2015. How do u like the first look,” hit-and-run case. Shah Rukh tweeted yesterday. The buzz is high about Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which is The look zooms in on Salman’s upper body — start- extensively shot in Kashmir, Mandawa and Delhi. It nar- ing from his lips to his chest — and one can make out rates the tale of a Muslim boy and a Brahmin girl, essayed that he sports a rugged and intense look with a stubble. by Kareena Kapoor Khan. IANS | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 12 COMICS & MORE

BABY BLUES

Hoy en la Historia HAGAR THE HORRIBLE May 27, 1905 The Battle of Tsushima in the Russo-Japanese war resulted in a decisive victory for Japan, the first by an eastern nation over a major European power 1900: Belgium became the first country to elect a government by proportional representation ZITS 1980: Dr Milton Obote, deposed as Uganda’s president by Idi Amin in 1971, returned home from exile 1990: Soviet citizens went on a massive buying spree after food prices were scheduled to double 2010: The Gulf of Mexico oil spill was declared the worst oil spill in U.S. history Picture: Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS BLONDIE ALL IN THE MIND Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

SHERMAN’S LAGOON

AMBROSIA, BLANCMANGE, BON BON, BRITTLE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CANDY, CANDY APPLE, CANDY FLOSS, CARAMEL, CHEWING GUM, CHOCOLATE, CONFECTION, CONFITURE, CREAM, DESSERT, FONDANT, FUDGE, GUMDROP, HONEY, ICE CREAM, JELLY BEAN, JUNKET, LOLLIPOP, MARSHMALLOW, MARZIPAN, MOLASSES, MOUSSE, NECTAR, NONPAREIL, NOUGAT, PRALINE, ROCK, SACCHARINE, SUGAR, SWEETMEAT, SWEETS, SYRUP, TOFFEE, TREACLE. | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | CROSSWORDS 13

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HYPER SUDOKU How to play Kakuro: KAKURO The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells - called a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once.

aYESTERDAY’S ANSWER Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

How to play Hyper Sudoku: EASY SUDOKU A Hyper Sudoku Puzzle is solved by ﬁlling the numbers from 1 to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear only once. Otherwise, a ANSWER YESTERDAY’S a Hyper Sudoku is solved Easy Sudoku Puzzles: Place a digit like a normal Sudoku. a from 1 to 9 in each empty cell so YESTERDAY’S ANSWER every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the digits 1 to 9. | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | 14 CINEMA

NOVO TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS SCREEN 1 Spooks: The Greater Good (2D/Action) 11:20am, 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:55pm & 12:00midnight Tanu and Manu’s marriage collapses. What happens SCREEN 2 Tomorrorland (2D/Adventure) 10:30am, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 & 11:30pm when Manu meets Tanu’s lookalike Kusum - and SCREEN 3 Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) when Tanu returns? 11:35am, 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 & 11:50pm SCREEN 4 Pitch Perfect 2 (2D/Comedy) Directors: Aanand Rai 10:00am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15 9:30 & 11:45pm Writers: Himanshu Sharma SCREEN 5 Robosapien: Rebooted (2D/Adventure) Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan, Jimmy 10:40am, 12:20, 2:10, 4:10 & 6:10pm Shergill Captain Masr (2D/Arabic) 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight SCREEN 6 Avengers: Age of Ultron (2D/Action) 10:50am, 3:30, 8:20 & 11:10pm Offender (2D/Thriller) 1:30 & 6:20pm SCREEN 7 Danny Collins (2D/Comedy) 11:10am, 3:10, 7:20 & 11:30pm Captain Masr (2D/Arabic) 1:10, 5:20 & 9:30pm VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER SCREEN 8 Poltergeist (2D/Horror) 10:15am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 & 11:50pm SCREEN 9 Tomorrorland (IMAX 2D/Adventure) 11:30am, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 & 11:55pm SCREEN 10 Tomorrorland (2D/Adventure) 11:00am, 4:00, 9:00 & 11:30pm Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) 1:30 & 6:30pm MALL

SCREEN 1 Robosapien: Rebooted (2D/Adventure) 2:30pm Accidental Love (2D/Comedy) 4:00pm Tomorrorland (2D/Adventure) 6:00 & 8:30pm Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2D/Hindi) 11:00pm SCREEN 2 Danny Collins (2D/Comedy) 2:30pm Offender (2D/Thriller) 4:30pm Pitch Perfect 2 (2D/Comedy) 6:15pm Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Malayalam) 8:15pm Spooks: The Greater Good (2D/Action) 11:00pm SCREEN 3 36 Vayathinile (2D/Tamil) 2:15pm Avengers: Age of Ultron (2D/Action) 4:15pm Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) 6:45pm Poltergeist (2D/Horror) 9:00pm Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Mal) 10:45pm LANDMARK SCREEN 1 Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Malayalam) 2:15pm 36 Vayathinile (2D/Tamil) 5:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron (2D/Action) 7:00pm Spooks: The Greater Good (2D/Action) 9:30pm Poltergeist (2D/Horror) 11:30pm SCREEN 2 Pitch Perfect 2 (2D/Comedy) 2:30pm Offender (2D/Thriller) 4:30pm Tomorrorland (2D/Adventure) 6:30 & 9:00pm Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) 11:15pm SCREEN 3 Robosapien: Rebooted (2D/Adventure) 2:45pm Danny Collins (2D/Comedy) 4:30pm Poltergeist (3D/Horror) 6:30pm Accidental Love (2D/Comedy) 8:30pm Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Malayalam) 10:30pm ROYAL PLAZA SCREEN 1 Offender (2D/Thriller) 2:30pm Tomorrorland (2D/Adventure) 4:15, 6:45 & 9:15pm Poltergeist (2D/Horror) 11:30pm SCREEN 2 Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) 2:00pm Pitch Perfect 2 (2D/Comedy) 4:15pm Avengers: Age of Ultron (2D/Action) 6:15pm Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2D/Hindi) 8:45pm Danny Collins (2D/Comedy) 11:15pm SCREEN 3 Robosapien: Rebooted (2D/Adventure) 2:30 & 4:00pm Accidental Love (2D/Comedy) 5:30pm Poltergeist (2D/Horror) 7:30pm Mad Max: Fury Road (2D/Action) 9:30pm Spooks: The Greater Good (2D/Action) 11:30pm ASIAN TOWN SCREEN 1 Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Malayalam) 4:15, 7:00 & 10:00pm SCREEN 2 Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2D/Hindi) 5:00 & 7:30pm Oruvadakan Selfie (2D/Malayalam) 10:00pm SCREEN 4 36 Vayathinile (2D/Tamil) 4:30pm Bhaskar The Rascal (2D/Malayalam) 6:30 & 9:15pm | WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2015 | DOHA EVENTS 15

Disney On Ice: Rainbow Screening of Princesses And Park documentary Heroes Champ of the Camp

27-30 MAY Until 30 May 28-29 May Venue: Qatar National Convention Center Venue: 1 & 18 La Croisette, Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium Admission: QR150-QR2000 (available Porto Arabia – The Pearl-Qatar Admission: QR35 at Virgin stores and online) Admission: Free Time: 10:00-20.00 Screenings are followed by a question- 555 Exhibition The show includes the most exciting and-answer session with filmmaker At The Fire moments from Disney’s Frozen. Join with your children for a fun family Mahmoud Kaabour. Hailed by critics Station Audiences of all ages will enjoy seeing activity “Rainbow Park” at The Pearl- world-wide for its entertaining yet their favorite characters from the Qatar, where children will consider art as sympathetic look at the labour issue animated film including Anna and Elsa, the art of lifestyle and culture by playing in the region, the film follows migrant Till June 15 along with Olaf and Kristoff, live on ice and being creative with unharmful workers who compete in a Bollywood Venue: Fire Station: and will love to sing-along with all of the colored sand and enabling them to build singing and trivia competition that takes Artists In Residence popular songs. and create different shapes. places across the labour camps of Dubai. Time: 10:30 to 17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays) Admission: Free

Marvellous Jazz QaJar Women: The exhibition pays homage to “The Creatures: in the The Images of Art Center”, the very first artist in Animal Fables Park Women in 19th residence initiative that took place in In Islamic Art Century Iran Doha in the early 1990’s and which ran for a decade. The name 555 is a play on the number 555 which residents used to dial to contact Till 11 July 11 June 8 APRIL - 11 June Museum of Islamic Art the Fire Station, paying tribute to Venue: Museum Of Islamic Art Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Venue: Admission: Free Admission: Free the Civil Defense for their years of Admission: Free service to the people of Qatar. This exhibition focuses on The Museum of Islamic Art has This exhibition showcases Qajar the real and mythical animals partnered with Jazz at Lincoln artwork from the MIA collection that feature in the legends, Center Doha for a series of that demonstrate the centrality tales, and fables of the Islamic world class Jazz concerts in of women in the artistic world. Divided into the natural MIA Park. Presented by Jazz expression of 19th-century Iran and explores how these historic quadrants of earth, air, fire, at Lincoln Center and The St. Ismael Azzam: Regis Doha. innovations continue to inspire and water, these marvellous For Them - creatures serve as the contemporary artists. introductions and bridges for the Exhibition stories in which they feature.

UNTIL 31 AUGUST VENUE: Qatar Museums Gallery Katara IN FOCUS ADMISSION: Free by Nidhal Abdu Nasir The exhibition will showcase Ismael Azzam’s distinctive portraits of painters and sculptors who have made a significant contribution to Arab Art, with the entire body of work created exclusively for this show. Ismail is of Iraqi origin, and moved to Doha in 1996.

Wael Shawky Comes To Doha

Until 16 August Venue: Mathaf: Arab Museum Of Modern Art, Ground Floor Galleries Admission: Free Time: 11:00 - 18:00 (Monday closed)

Wael Shawky produces film series based on literature and historical narratives, using a visual language that mixes fictional storytelling and documentary styles. The exhibition presents two newly completed film trilogies, each inspired by stories and scripts of literature; Cabaret Crusades (2010-2014) and Al Araba Al Madfuna (2012-2015). Send your photos to [email protected]. Please mention where the photo was taken. A view from the Corniche. Send your event details to [email protected]