Community Community DPS-Modern The fifth Indian School edition of The P6organises P16 Color Run is a workshop on all set to be organised Diff erentiated at Qatar National Teaching and Convention Centre on Learning. January 26 at 7am.

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Serenity comes back to haunt him, when his ex-wife tracks him down DIRECTION: Steven Knight with a desperate plea for help, ensnaring his life in a new Emergency 999 CAST: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Diane reality that may not be all that it seems. Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Lane Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 SYNOPSIS: The mysterious past of a fi shing boat captain THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark 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

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Manikarnika SYNOPSIS: Story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading DIRECTION: Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi fi gures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and her resistance to the CAST: Kangana Ranaut, Danny Denzongpa, Ankita British Raj. Lokhande THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q “We should The Mall Cinema (1): Vijay The Kid Who Would Be King not give up and we Superum Pournamiyum (2D) 4:30pm; Nadi Elregal Elserri (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Dragon Ball (Arabic) 7pm; Cheat India (Hindi) should not allow the Super: Broly (2D) 5pm; The Kid 9pm; Cheat India (Hindi) 11:15pm. problem to defeat us.” Who Would Be King (2D) 7pm; 9:15pm; Close (2D) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Nadi Elregal Elserri – Arabic (2D) Landmark Cinema (1): Vijay (1): The Kid Who Would Be King 9:15pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) Superum Pournamiyum (2D) 2:30pm; Dragon Ball Super: — APJ Abdul Kalam 11:15pm. (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Dragon Broly (2D) 5pm; Close (2D) 7pm; The Mall Cinema (2): Wheely: Ball Super: Broly (2D) 4:45pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) 8:45pm; Fast And Hilarious (2D) 2:15pm; The Kid Who Would Be King Manikarnika (Hindi) 11:30pm. The Kid Who Would Be King (2D) (2D) 6:45pm; Serenity (2D) 9pm; Royal Plaza Cinema 4pm; Manikarnika (Hindi) 6pm; Serenity (2D) 11pm. Palace (2): Vijay Superum Manikarnika (Hindi) 8:45pm; Landmark Cinema (2): Pournamiyum (Malayalam) Community Editor Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Manikarnika (Hindi) 2:15pm; 2:15pm; The Kid Who Would Kamran Rehmat (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Manikarnika (Tamil) 5pm; Be King (2D) 4:45pm; On The e-mail: [email protected] The Mall Cinema (3): Cheat Manikarnika (Hindi) 8pm; Basis Of Sex (2D) 7pm; Mary, Telephone: India (Hindi) 2:15pm; Manikarnika Manikarnika (Hindi) 11pm. Queen Of Scots (2D) 9:15pm; 44466405 (Hindi) 4:30pm; Serenity (2D) Landmark Cinema (3): Wheely: Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Fax: 44350474 7:15pm; Cheat India (Hindi) Fast And Hilarious (2D) 2:30pm; (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- WHERE: Losail Circuit hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama WHEN: Ongoing Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and TIME: 5pm 10 years old after school hours. Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association with Qatar Sports For All Federation, Doha Triathlon 2019 invites all cyclists, runners and walkers WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art to train under the floodlights of Losail WHEN: February 8 International Circuit every Wednesdays. Doha Triathlon has opened registration for its third edition. Those wishing to participate in the event can visit www. doha-triathlon.com to register in either the Olympic or Sprint which offers registration for both individuals and team relays. Another choice is the Super Sprint which is only for individuals and open for both adults and kids aged between 13-15 years old. Also, a kids’ duathlon was introduced this year for two age groups 7-9 and 10-12 years old to allow all family members to EVENTS Artistic Gymnastic Classes enjoy the event. WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb The Colour Run WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 WHERE: QNCC TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm WHEN: January 26 The olympic sport using horizontal bar, TIME: 8:30am rings and floor exercises on mats for the Celebrate the hero in you in a realm children from age 4 till 16. where nothing is impossible and you are Arabic Calligraphy Workshop unstoppable. Soar to new heights in the all- WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday new Super Zone and suit up in gear fit for TIME: 6pm only the most super of heroes as you collect Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. your medal at the Finish Line! 2019 will Come and learn the artistic practice of also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at at 7am on January 26, with our first Color Music and Arts Atelier. Runners setting off at 8.30am. The lessons will take place every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For more information, contact [email protected]

Hobby Classes WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Archives Exhibition Centre WHERE: Qatar National Library WHEN:Wednesday – Monday WHEN: Ongoing till January 31 Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is TIME: 8am – 8pm a holistic performing arts institution and The exhibition explores the history of a one stop solution for adults as well as MIA Park Bazaar 2019 Qatar through several family collections. children looking to explore their talents WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art It presents selected items from previously in various art forms. We offer classes in WHEN: Ongoing unseen private archives of photos, artefacts After School Activities contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop and TIME: 12pm – 8pm and documents to show the role that WHERE: Atelier Indian classical dance forms, along with MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant individuals within a community can play WHEN: Ongoing classes for music, art and crafts, karate and mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a in building its identity and preserving its Music and arts activities for students yoga. Additional services include dance modern version of the old souq tradition. heritage and history. taking place after they finish their day in education and choreography. For details, The stalls are going to offer a wide range call 33897609. of gastronomies from all over the world. You can also browse and grab handcrafted Dance and Instrument Classes artifacts, accessories, canvases, fashion WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf wears, designer ornaments. Times Building WHEN: Wednesday – Monday PECS Level 1 Certified Workshop Learn the movements of dance styles WHERE: Doha College in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the WHEN: Ongoing till February 13 musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, TIME: 8am – 5 pm Keyboard for adults as well kids and move PECS (Picture Exchange Communication in the world of music. For details, contact Systems) training workshop is available 66523871/ 31326749. in Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. This amazing opportunity to provide parents and professionals the chance to get certified in PECS Level 1 is brought to you by Mind Institute in collaboration with The Pyramid Educational Consultants and Doha College. To register, visit www. mindinstitutes.com Registration closes on February 13. For more information 44181968.

Mehaseel Festival WHERE: Katara Cultural Village WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 Ballet Lessons Mehaseel Souq will be open every WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of WHEN: Ongoing March. It is a perfect market to get amazing TIME: 4pm – 8pm local fresh produce. For more info e-mail at [email protected] or call on 33003839.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Poetry is going viral

STAR: Rupi Kaur is an Indian-born Canadian poet who boasts 3.4 million Instagram followers, and sells out theatres because of her poetry.

time in any of our lives, poetry is a changing the notion of a poet as an By Jenna Ross growth industry.” old white dude. Minnesotans Danez More people – especially young Smith and Hieu Minh Nguyen people – are reading and buying are among those sharing new and eople are clicking on poetry. About 12 percent of adults “b-side” poems on Twitter, letting poetry on Twitter. read poetry in the past year, a their thousands of followers in on They’re listening to bump of 5 percentage points over whom they’re crushing on, poetry- poems on podcasts. 2012 and a 15-year high, according wise and otherwise. They’re buying poetry to a new survey by the National “There’s a myth around who a Pcollections on Amazon. Endowment for the Arts. Sales of poet can be – or who can be a poet,” But last week in St. Paul, they poetry books have swelled over that Nguyen said by phone. “People are were hearing poetry in person. time, according to NPD BookScan, seeing that those archetypes, those A diverse, mostly 20-something which tracks book sales in the barriers, aren’t true.” We joke that for the crowd snapped and purred as US, “making it one of the fastest ‘Poetry Tells the Truth’ friends and strangers read their growing categories in publishing.” As the slate of bards becomes first time in any of verses from Park Square Theatre’s Social media are driving the more diverse, so do their audiences. lower stage during Button Poetry’s trend. Among the top 20 bestselling Some of the biggest gains in that our lives, poetry is monthly slam poetry competition. poetry authors in 2017 were a NEA Survey of Public Participation a growth industry Many were drawn here by dozen so-called “Instapoets,” who in the Arts, released last year, came YouTube. (Button’s YouTube attract readers by sharing short, from people of colour. About 15 channel boasts more than a million photogenic verse on Instagram and percent of African-Americans followers.) By Instagram. By the Twitter. Their queen is Rupi Kaur, reported reading poetry, up from 7 changing world of poetry. an Indian-born Canadian poet percent in 2012. Some 13 percent of “We’re seeing astronomical who boasts 3.4 million Instagram Asian-Americans had read poetry growth,” said Sam Van Cook, who followers, sells out theatres and in the past year, compared with 5 ‘ founded Button, a Minneapolis- claps back at her detractors. percent in 2012. based company that straddles But poets published by Minnesota-based Vietnamese- poetry’s in-person and online traditional presses and praised by American poet Bao Phi compared worlds. “Friends who work in book critics use those platforms, too, it to the shift in Hollywood, where ’ sales ... we joke that for the fi rst sharing one another’s work and “we’ve seen that representation can Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

actually pay out huge dividends.” his freshman year. “It wasn’t like literature industry, which “treats canvases. A recent poem, paired lips.” Those young women recognise For decades, many marginalised I was the weird kid reading poetry poetry as if nobody reads it,” is now with a pen drawing, nabbed more themselves in her work and fi nd people have hustled to diversify books alone at lunch,” Nguyen said acknowledging its popularity. The than 200,000 likes: “i am water/ solace in her books, he said. the slate of poets performing by phone recently. “Poetry has Internet and social media allow soft enough/to off er life/tough Van Cook founded Button and publishing, especially by never been this ... lone venture. would-be fans to explore poetry enough/ to drown it away.” because he believes poetry is “most connecting with students and I wasn’t strange or diff erent for beyond what they were taught in Whether Kaur’s hugely popular vibrant read aloud, and read by young people, said Phi, who crafted reading or liking poetry.” high school, he said, to encounter poetry is “for me or not is not the someone who loves it.” Its YouTube his reputation as a spoken word (Novels came later, he said. “I storytelling “they actually resonate question,” said Van Cook, of Button videos of readings by well-and artist in the 1990s. Performance- was able to scam my way through with.” Poetry. “But I can tell you, if I talk lesser known poets often amass based poetry fi nally shed some of grade school without reading a Poets and readers have debated to people about poetry at a wedding tens of thousands of views. the scene’s chauvinism. Spoken single book. Poetry taught me how the success of Kaur, who turned a or a coff ee shop, people – especially Composers talk about how fi lm word artists broke through the glass to read.”) viral Instagram post into bestselling young women, women of colour – took classical music, which was ceiling of publishing. (Phi didn’t So he appreciates that the books, a tour and, now, printed she’s one of the fi rst names on their being relegated to the sidelines, publish his fi rst poetry collection, and gave it a new, more prominent Song I Sing, until 2011.) home, he said. “People are going “This didn’t happen overnight,” Among the top 20 bestselling poetry authors in 2017 to look back and talk about social Phi said. “All that work adds up to were a dozen so-called “Instapoets,” who attract media that way for poetry,” Van what we’re seeing now.” Cook predicted. “What poetry In these poets’ hands, the form readers by sharing short, photogenic verse on needed was to be a little less is well suited to take on big, knotty magnifi cent.” topics and complex, collective grief, Instagram and Twitter At “Button Poetry Live” on editors argue. Monday night, a few newbies and Erika Stevens, poetry editor some spoken word veterans took at large for the Minneapolis- the stage, reading from iPhones and based nonprofi t Coff ee House journals and memory. Many of their Press, pointed to Indecency, by poems grappled with tough topics: Justin Phillip Reed, which tackles micro-aggressions, breakups, white supremacy with intimate, coming out. Then, the special guest sometimes confrontational poems. took the stage: poet, performer Last year, that collection, published and podcast host Franny Choi. by Coff ee House, won the National For one poem, titled @fannychoir Book Award in poetry, showing for her Twitter handle, she took “how far the institutions have come racist, misogynistic tweets and in terms of what they recognise as Google-translated them into other innovative and groundbreaking and languages and then back again, to worthy of award attention,” Stevens English. said. In short, she garbled their words US poet laureate Tracy K Smith and made them hers. recently wrote in the New York Outside the theatre, three Times about why “political poetry friends in their 20s perused Choi’s is hot again,” arguing that poetry chapbooks, selling for $12 and $15. “has become a means of owning up They started attending Button’s live to the complexity of our problems.” events after hearing about them Stevens said, “I don’t know if you from a friend, fi nding them to be an can divorce the current movement inexpensive, fulfi lling way to spend in poetry from the current politics a night together. in our country. Poetry tells the “It’s thought-provoking,” said truth – in very specifi c and Katie Snell, 26, of Minneapolis. unfl inching ways. “I cried.” Snell owns “Milk and “And now more than ever, we Honey,” a book of Kaur’s poetry, have a need for the truth.” she said. But that wasn’t her ‘A Little Less Magnifi cent’ introduction to the form. As a theatre kid at Central Years back, she said, she came High School in St. Paul, Nguyen across a book of sonnets at a used- fell in love with poetry as he was book store and brought it home. performing it. He and his friends — Star Tribune (Minneapolis)/ did spoken word at slams starting TNS 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY DPS-MIS organises workshop on Diff erentiated Teaching and Learning

DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised a workshop on Diff erentiated Teaching repertoire of management strategies for guiding a flexible and diff erentiated classroom. The video- and Learning. Ashraf Sultana, In-Charge of Professional Development Programme welcomed the based professional development series included seven videotapes which provided information on the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, Soma Bhattarcharjee, Headmistress of the Senior Secondary conduct of a diff erentiated classroom. The speakers, included Beena Mohan, Bollineni Soujanya, Suhaila School, reflected on the big picture of diff erentiation in order to develop a sharper sense of how Mohsin, Suleena Manoj, Sharmila Anantharaman, Jayanthi Rajagopalan, Cornelia Elizabeth Zarine C and teachers plan for academic diversity over time and how students work in a diff erentiated classroom, Deepa Lavanya S. The workshop was followed by an interactive session by Asna Nafees, Principal of which was followed by various speakers highlighting the significance of implementing a broader DPS-MIS. Najla Mohd Bukhari proposed a vote of thanks.

Eighty-seven overseas workers graduate from L2I-Q

Some 87 overseas workers in Qatar recently graduated from Lighthouse Integrated Institute- by Anna Cecilia Morquicillo; Workplace HSE (health, safety and environment) Management, by Qatar’s (L2I-Q) short and diploma courses during its first commencement exercises at Holiday Andres Esteves; and Facility Management 1, by Ma. Andria De Vera. Inn. L2I-Q aims to support overseas workers from various communities in Doha and to build The graduation ceremony was attended by Evelyn Laranang, Welfare Off icer; and Alexandra their careers and improve their professional lives through lectures, seminars and trainings. Feliz Lipio, staff member of Philippine Overseas Labour Off ice. “Life is a continuous learning. We should not stop learning new things that will give way to Besides special awards, the ceremony also felicitated several achievers in diff erent courses or change our lives for the betterment of our future, and to achieve higher level of dreams,” said field of study. L2I-Q works in partnership with Inception Training Centre, with a license from Ma Anthonette Salgatar, Founder and President of L2I-Q. Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, to deliver both managerial and language Apart from the new graduates, Salgatar noted that 147 individuals have also registered in courses. diff erent free seminars and trainings conducted for a number of short courses, including The off ice bearers of L2I-Q, includes Aldrin Fortaleza, Dean of short courses in Qatar division; Purchasing and Inventory Management, delivered by Irma Danganan; Accounting for Non- Andres Esteves, Dean of Safety Division; Ma Andria De Vera, Dean of Alison Division; Juliet Accountant, by Chester Mendoza; Human Resources Management 1, by Salgatar; Advertising 1, Gatchalian-Plasencia, Guidance Counsellor; and Ferdinand Bareno, Marketing Executive.

NIS organises trip to Al Zubarah fort

Noble International School (NIS) recently organised a trip for the students to Al Zubarah fort. A historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al-Thani in contingent of 120 students and 5 faculty members visited the heritage site. Al Zubarah fort is a 1938. Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY ISL hosts Inter-school Battle of the Bands

International School of London (ISL) Qatar recently hosted Inter-school Battle of the Bands Steemgate from GEMS American Academy bagged the first position. Undivided from ISL Qatar 2019. The event was sponsored by Music Square and Rockschool UK. Vasileios Gkouzounas, the was awarded with the title of Most Promising Band. resident Guitar expert at 51 East, was one of the judges at the competition. Some 10 bands from 7 Puff le from Doha College and The Underwater Acoustics from ACS is all set to perform at the schools across Doha participated in the competition. Winners performance at 51 East, Lagoona Mall.

QNKFA organises a gathering

Qatar North Kuppam Friends Association (QNKFA), an expatriate community organisation in Doha, recently organised a gathering ‘Nattoruma 2019’ for its members and supporters at Madinat Khalifa North Family Park. The event featured various arts and sports activities. The programme was inaugurated by Sayeed, RJ at Radio Suno. ‘Potluck’ was also part of the event, where community members brought several traditional food dishes and enjoyed the feast.

GU-Q announces series of on-campus and online tutorials and workshops

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has planning for the future. GU-Q students and recently announced a series of on-campus staff will also help the students of Grade IX-XII and online tutorials and workshops that to fill out college applications and conduct teach critical skills needed for successful practice college interviews through the enrolment in higher education. The training Planet Georgetown programme. opportunities are open to all prospective With future career paths a priority for high school and transfer students, and college-bound students, admissions staff are designed to help them achieve their will provide guidance on how to choose academic and career goals whether they are the right school and degree programme, applying to GU-Q, another Qatar Foundation and introduce participants to GU-Q’s school, or elsewhere. Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service “Navigating the university enrolment process degree (BSFS), off ered in one of four majors, isn’t easy. There are many steps involved, including International History, International documents that are required, and a set of Economics, International Politics, and Culture communication and interview skills that can and Politics. help set an applicant apart in order to secure Dana Khalid al-Anzy, alumna of GU-Q and that coveted acceptance in the admission a two-time winner of His Highness the pool,” says Joseph Hernandez, Director of Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s Admissions at GU-Q. “As our February 1st gold medal national award for Academic admissions deadline approaches, we want to Excellence, said, “GU-Q has equipped me to strengthen education in Qatar by supporting be critical and introspective about complex prospective students every step of the way.” global issues. It has taught me how to The calendar of events include controlled study with an open mind to global cultures writing exercises and ongoing walk-in off ice and aff airs. I now proudly call myself an hours to discuss enrolment, generous Ambassador for Qatari youth at the Youth financial aid options, student life, and Assembly in service to my nation.” 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY MARKETING Experiencing warm hospitality of Banana Island Resort

According to a press release, Banana Island Resort Doha has recently launched a range of diverse off er, visitors can experience the resort’s upscale special treatments especially designed to free up and exquisite activities off ering guests a much-needed escape from daily routines and indulge in mental and physical stress. The ‘One day in Paradise’ bouquet also includes a full body massage the most comfortable and plush environment in the resort’s various facilities, be it enjoying a great session for 60 minutes, an opportunity to enjoy the resort’s facilities from Sauna, to the steam swim at the resort’s heated pool or immersing in beach activities such as water sports. Guests can room and Jacuzzi, with free pool and beach access in addition to QR200 voucher per individual, also relish the delicious cuisine at the resort’s world-class restaurants. which can be redeemed at any of the resort’s multiple glamorous restaurants, and the luxury Alongside a great spa and fitness experience, guests will have an amazing opportunity to indulge transport to and from the resort. in experiential activities such as towel art classes, pizza making classes, mocktail classes, coff ee The ‘Hello Beautiful Weather’ bouquet includes multiple perks, ensuring fun time for all the foaming classes and Arabic coff ee classes. resort’s visitors. The great value bouquet off ers enjoyment at the sandy private golden beach and To keep the children engaged, the resort has planned an array of unique activities. Teens can enjoy turquoise waters, free access to one-of-a-kind Lagoon pool, a unique dining experience in its world a lively den with games and movies, daily from 9am to 9pm. Family and friends can also explore class restaurants, and other amazing activities. diff erent movie options at the VIP Cinema, daily from 10am to 11:30pm. The ‘Hello Beautiful Weather’ bouquet also includes QR200 credit per person to spend at any Adding a treasured value to the guests’ experience, Azraq restaurant is off ering the ‘Warm Winter resort restaurants and QR50 credit per person to spend on any resort activities, in addition to the Brunch’ every Friday, providing the food lovers an opportunity to experience a wide variety of Luxury boat transfers, which departs to the island from Al Shyoukh Terminal at Doha Corniche on gourmet from Middle Eastern, Asian and western selections, in addition to Indian curries and a daily basis from 8am to 7pm. authentic Italian pasta, fresh sushi, a cheese counter and succulent carvery meats. Guests can also Emad Nabulsi, Hotel Manager, said, “We are always looking out for avenues and greater relish sweet treats from a decadent selection of homemade desserts, including bitter chocolate opportunities for the comfort of our guests, especially at this time of the year, to take advantage cake, chestnut pie, tiramisu and hot apple strudel that warms from within. and benefit of the distinctive weather by off ering an ideal setting where they can explore new Banana Island Resort Doha has also two off ers for daily visitors. With the ‘One day in Paradise’ destinations and enjoy the highest levels of comfort and hospitality.”

Toyota premieres all-new Supra at Detroit Auto Show

Toyota premiered its much-anticipated all-new Supra recently at the 2019 North American new prototypes they were going to introduce through their paces, I was driving an old Supra that International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. As a thoroughbred sports car, the Toyota Supra built a was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a reputation both as a formidable performer on the road and as an all-conquering machine on the lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR racetrack, earning legions of fans around the world. Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is better than ever.” According to a press release, the all-new Supra is the first global model of GAZOO Racing’s (GR) Chief Engineer, Tetsuya Tada, who headed the vehicle’s development, said “We set out to create sports car series. Ever since first competing in Germany’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race a pure sports car that would deliver the ultimate in exciting driving experiences. Rather than in 2007, GR has been developing its cars and people through its motorsports activities with the only working toward improving specs such as horsepower and circuit lap times, we emphasised goal of making ‘ever-better cars.’ The knowledge and expertise it has built up over the years have sensitivity in performance, such as the degree to which driving could be felt to be enjoyable, with been funnelled into bringing the Supra back to life in the form of the GR Supra as a car that people car and driver becoming one.” the world over will find fun to drive. It is worth mentioning that the first production 2020 Toyota GR Supra to roll off the assembly line, Toyota President Akio Toyoda, who is also a master driver, said, “Back in the day, I spent countless ‘Global #1,’ was auctioned for charity recently for $2.1 million at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson hours driving an old Supra at the Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, with proceeds going to the American Heart Association (AHA) friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting the beautiful and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF). Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 BOOK REVIEW COMMUNITY

IRRESISTIBLE: As its plot lines accelerate and intersect, the book becomes a very dark ride. But with Burke at the wheel, it’s irresistible. James Lee Burke makes dark music in New Iberia Blues

New Iberia Blues, the 22nd novel Antoine Butterworth and a Their obsession will come to life, By Colette Bancroft in the Robicheaux series by that producer, Lou Wexler, both of them and become a rivalry, when Dave American treasure James Lee Burke. former mercenary soldiers. Dave gets a new partner, an ambitious His prose is as powerful as ever, his particularly dislikes Wexler because young offi cer named Bailey Ribbons, ave Robicheaux knows engagement with the dark corridors the man is pursuing Dave’s daughter, who is a dead ringer for Downs as that some of what of America’s past and the light of Alafair, a lawyer and author, who is Clementine. Desmond says to Dave, he sees and hears in enduring friendships just as deep. working on Desmond’s script, and “I see the way you look at Bailey the Louisiana bayou Lucinda is the 26-year-old, who shares her name with Burke’s Ribbons. I don’t blame you. For me, country is not of mixed-race daughter of a widowed real-life daughter, author Alafair she’s Clementine Carter. She takes thisD world, Confederate soldiers preacher. She has been working Burke. us into the past, into our fi rst love, marching out of the mist, dead with the Innocence Project, the Lucinda’s death is just the into America before the railroad members of his Vietnam platoon organisation that investigates beginning of the book’s body count. guys and the industrialists got their POWERFUL: Burke’s prose is as calling him on the phone and the the cases of people on death row Besides his nagging questions hands on it. When you’re with her, powerful as ever in the book and like, but he has learned to take it all who might have been wrongfully about the movie company, Dave is every day is spring, and death holds so deep is his engagement with the in stride. convicted. She’s also a movie fan concerned with a prison escapee no dominion in your life.” dark corridors of America’s past and So when the New Iberia police and might have connections to on the run in New Iberia. Hugo As Dave puts it, “How do you the light of enduring friendships. detective answers a disturbance Desmond’s local shoot. Tillinger was convicted of killing get mad at a man who speaks in call at the home of a movie director, Desmond is a local as well, or his family and might have ties to Petrarchan sonnets?” Dave has investigator, skilled practitioner of peers through a telescope on the was, and Dave has known him since Lucinda. Even more frightening is outlived three wives and grieves every one of the seven deadly sins, man’s deck and spots, fl oating on he was a kid. Raised on the nearby the reappearance of an old nemesis, for them all; he knows he has no agent of chaos with a tender heart, the waters of Weeks Bay, the body Chitimacha tribal reservation, a chillingly childlike but elusive business pursuing a woman so much Clete is as memorable a creation as of a young woman lashed to a huge Desmond defi ed the odds of an hitman called Smiley Wimple. younger than himself. But while he’s Dave. cross, he questions his own eyes. impoverished childhood to become On his fi rst visit to Desmond’s at Bailey’s home, he tells us, “I didn’t Desmond is something of an It’s “an image that seemed a successful director. He’s back in house, Dave discovers they share want to leave. I wanted to be decades alter ego in the book, but Clete has hallucinatory, dredged out of the Louisiana to fi lm some of a script an obsession when he sees a framed younger. I wanted to be everything long been Dave’s equal but opposite unconscious, a superimposition that sounds as if it might be based on still of a scene from director John except what I was. Unfortunately, force. You can tell they’re in trouble on the natural world of humanity’s one of Burke’s own Western novels. Ford’s 1946 masterpiece, My at a certain age, wanting something when Clete’s the one who says, penchant for cruelty,” Dave tells He’s charismatic, attractive and Darling Clementine. It’s a photo of you can’t be or wanting what you “Mind if I tag along, do oversight, us. At fi rst the director, Desmond unpredictable, and Dave can’t fi gure Henry Fonda (as Wyatt Earp) saying can’t have can become a way of life.” make sure things stay under Cormier, and one of his Hollywood out whether he’s connected to the goodbye to the title character, played Facing so much death, those of the control?” friends say they can’t see the body. crime, or even very well connected by Cathy Downs, with Arizona’s murder victims and the possibility As its plot lines accelerate and But Dave’s deputy can, and when to reality. Monument Valley as a backdrop. of his own or those of people close intersect, The New Iberia Blues they fi sh Lucinda Arceneaux out of Dave has sharper suspicions To Desmond, it’s a moment of high to him, Dave can always turn to becomes a very dark ride. But with the waves, she’s all too real. about two of Desmond’s associates, romance; to Dave it’s a portrait of a his indomitable comrade in arms, Burke at the wheel, it’s irresistible. – That bizarre murder kicks off The a fl amboyant hanger-on named man facing death. Clete Purcel. Ex-cop turned private Tampa Bay Times/TNS 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Negative experiences on Facebook will make you lonely

egative experiences on However, for every 10 per cent social media platforms increase in positive experiences like Facebook and on social media, the participants Twitter increase the reported no statistically signifi cant odds of feeling lonely change in feelings of loneliness. Nespecially among young adults, a “There is a tendency for people new study has found. to give greater weight to negative Positive interactions on social experiences and traits compared media are not making young adults with positive ones, and this may be feel more connected, whereas particularly relevant when it comes negative experiences increase to social media,” said study author the likelihood of them reporting Jaime Sidani. loneliness, said scientists from the “Health practitioners may University of Pittsburgh’s Centre encourage the public to be more for Research on Media Technology cognizant and thoughtful regarding and Health (MTH). their online experiences, thereby “Social media is, seemingly, interrupting a potential cycle about connecting people. So it is of negative experiences and surprising and interesting that our loneliness,” added Primack. investigations reveal social media Because social media is so being linked to loneliness,” said lead pervasive, it is critically important author Brian Primack, Director of that we better understand why Pitt’s MTH. pressure, heart disease and 1,178 students aged 18 to 30 about For every 10 per cent increase this is happening and how we Perceived social isolation, depression, he added in a paper their social media use, to what in negative experiences on social can help people navigate social which is a synonym for loneliness, published in the journal American extent their experiences were media, the participants reported a media without as many negative is associated with poor health Journal of Health Promotion. positive or negative, and their level 13 per cent increase in feelings of consequences, wrote researchers. outcomes, such as high blood Primack and his team surveyed of perceived loneliness. loneliness. — IANS

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

You have the creative ability to make a real go of your music or Prosperity isn’t just around the corner – it’s here, Taurus. Your You’ve never looked better, Gemini. As a result, people are drawn to writing. Why not put it to better use? Are you afraid to take the risk? finances are looking better than ever. Don’t rely on this money, you and you have an unusually large circle of friends. This is fun but Today you may be inspired to rise above your fear as you read a however. The whole point of a windfall is that it’s unexpected, and time consuming, as everyone seems to want a piece of you. Try to book or hear a piece of music that moves you to want to create one thus can be used for luxuries or indulgences that you wouldn’t keep your feet on the ground. Don’t let your vision become clouded of your own. It’s never too late to get started, Aries. normally allow yourself. If you begin to spend a windfall before it by all the flattery you receive. arrives, it’s no longer a windfall but just another paycheck. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You’ve always been interested in the arts, and now you want to Errands seem to rule the day. You spend most of it in the car, running The planetary configuration makes you likely to reap the benefits explore that interest on a deeper level. A visit to a museum isn’t hither and yon. Don’t be surprised if you run into an old friend you of all your hard work, Virgo. The little windfall you receive is nice, to likely to do the trick, Cancer. Instead, why not enrol in a class or haven’t seen in a while. The casual pleasantries you exchange could be sure, but don’t think of all of it as fun money. Put a good amount sign up for a lecture series? A few artists, in particular, capture your develop into something more. Perhaps you will discover a common aside in a savings or investment account. You can use the rest to kick interest. Make it a point to concentrate on them first. interest and decide to build a business based on it. Keep your eyes up your heels a bit. Why not invite a friend to dinner at the nicest (and mind) wide open. restaurant in town? LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Keep your mind on the present, Libra. As much as you’d like to be There’s passion in the air today, Scorpio. You can feel it. The feeling At last, a day of relief from the tension! The flow of communication somewhere else, your daydreaming is getting out of hand. If you’re is so strong that the air almost pulsates. What are you going to do facilitates personal and professional projects. Now is the time to listen sincere in your desire to explore other lands, begin some research. about it? If you’re in a relationship, plan an evening together, free of to your friend or other family members about the material aspects of For now it’s better to focus on any problems that make you want to chores and daily tasks. If you’re single, peruse your little black book the future. For example, are you setting aside enough money for your run away. Open a dialogue with anyone with whom you’ve had a and see if there are any friendships worth warming up. children’s education? Are you taking proper care of your home? Are your misunderstanding. You will find this brings immeasurable relief. investments allocated correctly? CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your poise and gracious nature serve you well now, Capricorn. The Creativity are a good combination, Aquarius, and today both are in Is a bit of redecorating in order? This is a perfect time to spruce best thing you can do today is spend time around other people. top form. Why not get out the good stationery and craft a note that up your home. Rather than rush into a project that you might later Go to a social gathering tonight. The evening is bound to be a will set that friend’s heart aflutter? Cater to your friendly nature, regret, Pisces, it’s better to spend the day with colour and fabric resounding success as you radiate warmth and energy and people ideally with a partner at your side. Even if you’re alone, a bath will do swatches. Once you’re happy with a scheme, then you can pick up a respond in kind. Allow everyone the pleasure of basking in your wonders for your soul. paintbrush. Think hard before making a decision. glow. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. A local girl provides the 1. Clashes with each other that music (9) cleaners have (7) 8. A holiday with a little 2. Train one up in the Greek Centre of what we all like on (7) holiday (7) 3. ‘A bad shot’ is wrong (5) 9. Crack a nut, have a drink 4. Dressed lover boy in working and unwind (7) clothes (7) 10. Put back in wraps or 5. Exploit, we’re told, females (4) reveal the flier (7) 6. It’s falling rain that’s created the 13. The chap who goes hubbub (4) after the game (8) 7. One of those big-heads who need 14. Sees the point, I agree no introduction (4-3) (4) 11. Set off for the outskirts quickly (6) 16. Amazed at having got 12. She didn’t sink: quite the opposite only a walk-on part? (10) (4) 20. At half five, the man has 15. A very good opposition (4) something to eat (4) 17. A man and he has a tic: sad (3) 22. It’s very small, for a male 18. She gets up in the morning before (4) me (4) Answers 24. Virtually though not 19. The lady’s got the map out to put exactly the same in in the basket (6) Wordsearch Codeword quantity (4,2,4) 21. An SOS? No, no, you fool! (3) 28. Accompany, with a siren 22. The fat girl, standing, sit beside (7) (4) 23. Remaining above (4) 29. What the poorly off get 25. In this instance, half the people on (3,5) test (7) 31. Meaning it’s not quite 26. ‘I have to save up first’ is being unadulterated wine (7) shifty (7) 34. Though quiet, rather 27. Least worried, the child goes in discourteous and carrying books (7) straitlaced (7) 30. Examine in the surgery and find 35. Due to the fact that the well (5) note is genuine (7) 32. Carry forwards (4) 36. Blooming good racing 33. Supports kid spoken of (4) drivers do! (9)

Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS: 3 Seven times 8 DOWN: 1 Donation 2 Resent Potent 9 Iced 10 Career girl 11 3 Startle 4 Valid 5 Nail 6 Roe 13 List 14 Allegro 15 Ewer Madrigal 7 Some more 12 Slap 17 Snaps 20 Pulse 22 Seal 24 14 Area 16 Wise 17 Shambles 18 Animate 25 Drag 27 Bee 28 Anisette 19 Stab 21 Standard 23 Blunt words 29 Time 30 Unsure Left out 25 Drowsy 26 Ruing 31 Sleep tight. 28 Beat. 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Henry Dunham scores with attention grabbing project

faces after having played a host that surround the themes of right By Rick Bentley of character roles over the years. versus wrong. The best part of It starts with Dale (World War Z), the script is the ending is not who has portrayed a number of telegraphed so early as to spoil the he Standoff at Sparrow law enforcement roles. He has an surprise and fun. At the same time, Creek is the fi rst feature honest face, but there is something Dunham never cheats and throws fi lm for writer/director about the way he carries himself in an arbitrary twist just to get to a Henry Dunham, but he that makes him a bit of a mystery. suitable fi nale. has already cracked the In Standoff , his character has Capping this all off is the formulaT for making a quality movie. some deep scars, and how he got selection of a real warehouse It’s a simple equation: Take a great those wounds is slowly revealed. to shoot the movie. Part of the cast, add a solid story and present Dale runs with the character’s fl aws lone location comes from budget in a fascinating setting. And here’s to make Gannon both a guy to fear constraints, but the massive size of the bonus: It doesn’t take a load of and someone to trust. some of the areas refl ect the grand money. He’s surrounded by equally scale of the problems facing the Dunham’s production starts with strong actors including Chris group as they struggle to discover a shooting at a police funeral. Fear Mulkey (Captain Phillips), Brian the truth. Then there are smaller that the attack will be blamed on Geraghty (Chicago P.D.), Robert settings that make it look like the the militia he has joined, reclusive Aramayo (Game of Thrones), Patrick world around the group is slowly ex-cop Gannon (James Badge Fischler (Twin Peaks), Happy collapsing. Dale) is forced out of retirement Anderson (The Knick) and Gene Dunham’s use of light and dark against his best wishes to fi nd out Jones (The Hateful Eight). plus the lack of music gives the if someone in his group was the The best moments come when production the kind of starkness shooter. The fear is the attack could Gannon interrogates Keating that refl ects how the world is often inspire copycat violence across the (Aramayo), a young member of the seen in black and white. Gray areas country and deadly police action on militia who doesn’t speak. Once he of the set represent that element of his group. opens up to Gannon, what starts as the real world. Gannon and his fellow a brutal exercise in interview tactics All this comes together to make militiamen come together in a becomes a battle of intellects. The Standoff at Sparrow Creek a remote lumber mill they have Written by Dunham, the verbal production that grabs attention been using as their headquarters. battles between the pair are crisp through a well-constructed script, They decide the only way to fi gure and smart. keeps the focus through a strong out the truth is through a series While their battle of the barbs is cast and brings it all to a fascinating of grueling interrogations. What a high point, every word services conclusion in a real-world location Gannon fi nds during the process is the story through the script. that often seems surreal. The only more than he expected. Dunham keeps the elements tight, bad thing for Dunham is he’s set the Dunham has put together a never allowing his story to wander bar high for his next production. strong cast – many are familiar off into the political minefi elds – TNS Bringing King Arthur to a modern age

contained within the legend, Cornish lessons about what it means to uphold By Katie Walsh crafts a King Arthur movie that draws the chivalric code in their actions and in in a younger crowd, reinterprets the their hearts. tale for a modern age and speaks The Kid Who Would Be King is a t’s been eight years since Joe consciously to the current political smart and sprightly kids’ movie imbued Cornish’s directorial debut, climate. That’s quite the feat. with pertinent lessons, not just about Attack the Block, a ferociously Louis Ashbourne Serkis stars as history but about how we can comport funny and fresh alien invasion Alex, a sweet, nerdy kid who badly ourselves to be better citizens with fl ick that introduced audiences misses his father and bravely sticks honesty, bravery, love and teamwork. toI John Boyega, who would go on to up for his best friend, Bedders (Dean It is a truly epic adventure, and it takes rule the universe in Star Wars. It’s an Chaumoo), against brutal school bullies its time travelling from beat to beat. All alien movie that succeeds because it’s Kaye (Rhianna Dorris) and Lance (Tom the story points and emotional journeys rooted in contemporary culture – the Taylor). Running from his tormentors, are carefully articulated, but the fi lm kids battling the wild extraterrestrials he escapes into a construction site and is far too long – there are anticlimactic are council estate hoodies. In his long- fi nds a sword buried in a concrete piling. climaxes that lead into further battles, awaited sophomore eff ort, The Kid Who He pulls it out and – voila, Excalibur. and the running time is unnecessarily Would Be King, Cornish remains rooted Merlin – in young form (Angus Imrie), protracted. in British culture. His heroes may be a older form (Patrick Stewart) and avian But it’s hard to fi nd fault when the bit younger, and he swaps sci-fi /horror form – arrives to guide young Alex on characters are so charming, especially for historical fantasy, but Cornish fully his quest to save a leaderless, hopeless, Imrie as a truly wacky version of a embraces the legends and lore that divided Britain. teenage Merlin, sporting a baggy Led shaped Britain. Alex needs some knights, so he taps Zeppelin tee and gobbling fried chicken It’s not always easy to put a new Bedders, Lance and Kaye, hoping to when he’s not mumbling incantations. spin on a story that’s been done so rely on their strength and confi dence. Imrie lights up the screen, but Serkis many times like the tale of King And because they witness one of the and Chaumoo bring the heart and Arthur and the Knights of the Round fi ery zombie knights that come for him humour as the best friends who become Table – just ask Guy Ritchie and at night, sent by the witchy villainess unlikely heroes. This The Kid Who Charlie Hunnam, whose King Arthur: Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson), Arthur’s Would Be King pulls off the diffi cult hat Legend of the Sword tanked badly at half-sister, who believes the sword is trick of being simultaneously clever, the box offi ce. But with earnestness her inheritance. The quartet set out on inspiring and relevant, and that’s worth and a deep aff ection for the morals a journey to save the world, learning cheering. – TNS Thursday, January 24, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Netflix scores first best-picture Oscar

NEW PROJECT: shared a post on his Instagram about start of the shooting. nomination for Roma Akshay, Kareena start shooting for Good News

Actor Akshay Kumar yesterday started shooting with actress Khan for their upcoming fi lm Good News. Amidst the ongoing 10-year-challenge on social media, Akshay took to Instagram and posted his throwback and current photographs with Kareena. “2009 to 2019, the good news is that not much has changed, or so we hope. First day of the shoot it is, do send in your best wishes. #10YearChallenge,” he wrote. Akshay and Kareena are reuniting on the big screen after four years. They last co-starred in Gabbar is Back. They had also featured together in fi lms like Ajnabee, Kambakkht Ishq, Tashan, Aitraaz and Bewafaa. In Good News, Akshay and Kareena are playing a married couple, who is trying for a baby. The fi lm also stars actors Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani. Directed by Raj Mehta, Good News is co- produced by Dharma Productions and Cape NOMINATED: Netflix movie Roma wins an Oscar nomination. of Good Films. It will release on September 6. – IANS sound editing and production design; as caregiver in Mexico, has been dazzling By Nardine Saad well as a lead-actress notice for newcomer audiences and critics since it debuted at the to launch his Yalitza Aparicio and a supporting actress Venice Film Festival last August, where it production house nod for Marina de Tavira. picked up the coveted Golden Lion award. n a landmark but inevitable feat, Cuarón himself, who won two Oscars Since then, the fi lm began streaming in Actor Boman Irani has invited Birdman Netfl ix has its fi rst best-picture in 2014 for Gravity, is up for trophies as mid-December and broke new ground for screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris to India to Oscar nomination thanks to Alfonso director, writer, cinematographer and co- Netfl ix with an exclusive theatrical release. launch his production house on Thursday Cuarón’s Roma. producer of the fi lm, but was left out of the It also garnered two Golden Globe Awards, (today). The nostalgic, black-and-white fi lm editing category. won best picture from the New York and Los After making a mark in Bollywood with Ifi lm was validated as a lead contender in Mexico’s offi cial Oscar entry could also Angeles critics groups and collected a glut of his acting skills, Boman is all set to step into the Oscars race when the nominations for make history by being the fi rst foreign- guild nominations. production. the 91st Academy Awards were announced language fi lm to go on to win best picture. With Netfl ix’s willingness to spend on “We are the ever-evolving industry and Tuesday morning, tying with the period Netfl ix tested its Oscars-race endurance prestige content and awards campaigns, there is a lot that is changing in the cinema comedy The Favourite with 10 nominations with last year’s gut-wrenching drama wide-ranging promotional tactics, as well as we speak. I just want to make sure that the apiece. Mudbound, which earned four Academy as chief content offi cer Ted Sarandos’ grit foundation on which this industry is built gets Roma picked up nods in the best picture, Award nominations; however, it was edged to win, the streaming giant has emerged stronger every day,” Boman said in a statement. director, foreign-language fi lm, original out of the best-picture race, and did not go as a force disrupting Hollywood’s studio- “By inviting celebrated writer Alexander screenplay and cinematography categories; on to win in any category. dominated landscape. – Los Angeles Times/ Dinelaris to launch my production house and technical nominations for sound mixing, But Roma, Cuarón’s ode to his childhood TNS making him share his experience with us is just a fi rst step towards the big aim,” he added. Instead of the usual gala party that takes I feel responsible: Karan on the two boys are questions I ask everyone, match ODI series in Australia. place after any launch event, Boman has opted Pandya, Rahul row including women. Even when Deepika The fi lmmaker added: “I don’t care about for a very special way to celebrate the new Padukone and Alia Bhatt were there, I asked the TRPs... People don’t understand that an start. He has arranged for a day long workshop Filmmaker Karan Johar feels “very them those questions.” English language show is never dependent with Dinelaris. He has invited writers, directors responsible” about the repercussions that Pandya and Rahul faced a lot of fl ak for on its ratings. We are nowhere on the radar and students from fi lmmaking schools to be a cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have their comments on women when they opened of ratings. It was meant to be my show, and part of the workshop. – IANS faced since they made some misogynistic up on their personal life on Karan’s celebrity I want to say it, it is frivolous, sometimes a remarks on his chat show but says he has no chat show Koff ee With Karan, aired on Star completely borderline, ridiculous, irreverent, control over answers that come his way. World. Karan, who has mostly had Bollywood candid, ‘stop making sense’ is our mantra... Karan, who is currently at the World celebrities as guests on his shows, said: “I That’s the show. “But I am not saying or Economic Forum, spoke about the have no control about the answers that come justifying the conversation that happened on controversial episode in an interview to ET my way. And post the show, I have a control the episode. I am just saying that perhaps that Now. room which has about 16-17 girls. The show things were said that crossed the boundaries, He said: “I have to say that I feel very Koff ee With Karan is run entirely by women and I apologise because it was my platform responsible because it was my show and my and I am the only man there. None of them where it happened. I feel the boys have paid platform. I invited them as guests, and so came up. Some thought, ‘Oh, he’s wild, the price for it already.” the ramifi cations and the repercussions of he’s crazy, he’s cracked, he’s mad, he said Karan also said he will be “conscious about the show are my responsibility. I have had so funny things...’ No one came and told me it shooting any episode now”. many sleepless nights wondering how can I was inappropriate or that ‘Karan, maybe we “I would be worried about asking the kind undo this damage, who is going to listen to should edit it’, and as a result, I didn’t think... of questions... I was being edgy, and that’s the NEW START: Boman Irani has arranged me. I regret what has happened to them (Pandya vibe of the show.” a special one day workshop to launch his “It has now gone into a zone that is beyond and Rahul).” Does he think cricketers are off his list production house. my control. I have to say, and I don’t defend Following the episode, the two cricketers now? “I think I am off their list,” he quipped. myself with it, but the questions I asked were sent home midway through a three- – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, January 24, 2019 COMMUNITY Healthy running with vivid colours The fifth edition of The Color Run will be organised at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on January 26 at 7am. By Mudassir Raja

ife is not colourless fi nishes with a super-charged fi nish The Color Run caters to everyone anymore. There is a festival including a DJ and plenty of – fi rst time runners to seasoned defi nite opportunity to games and activities for all. athletes, with more than half of play with a lot of colours. The Color Run 2019 will have a the participants being fi rst-time The healthy and happy new ‘Hero Tour’ and asks the colour runners. It is a catalyst for people eventL of The Color Run returns to runners to enter a realm where to adopt a more active lifestyle and Doha. People of all ages can take nothing is impossible, and they are have fun with it.” part in the run and enjoy the festive unstoppable. The event will help The Color Run’s mission is to like activity. the runners release their inhibitions bring people together and make the The fi fth edition of The Color and soar high at the new super zone world a happier, healthier place. By Run will be organised at Qatar or to discover the super hero in creating an experience that is more National Convention Centre them. All participants will receive about the memories you make than (QNCC) on January 26. The famous a cape in their race pack and for the your mile per minute, The Color paint race also known as the fi rst time ever, the participants will Run makes running feel accessible ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’ will be given a medal at the fi nish line. to a broader demographic,” the start at 7am. The Color Run has made the director said. The Color Run is presented by Happiest 5k accessible to all ages When asked about the success Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First. and all fi tness levels and raised over of the previous events and what The event is a fl agship public $5mn globally for charity since new they have brought this time, health campaign by Weill Cornell its founding. The 2018 edition of Christian said, “The 2018 edition Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The The Color Run last year attracted a was an overwhelming success. In fi fth edition of the 5k brings with record-breaking 9,000 participants this year’s edition, the runners it the new ‘Hero Tour’ theme and and this year’s turnout is expected will be given a chance to soar to encourages all the colour runners to to surpass the number. Tickets are new heights in the all-new Super unleash their inner super hero. available at www.thecolorrun.qa Zone, and the returning of the Foam With the New Year come new Christian Moufarrej, Senior Zone. The runners are encouraged resolutions to exercise and have Director of The Color Run by to suit up in gear fi t for only the a fresh start. The Color Run will Sahtak Awalan, told Community most super of heroes and will AGE GROUP: People of all ages can take part in the run and enjoy the festive help everyone in Qatar make that The Color Run has been collect their fi rst-ever medals at the like activity. Photos supplied a commitment to a healthier experienced by over 6 million fi nish line. The Super Zone invites and happier lifestyle, doing so runners worldwide in more than 35 the colour runners to soar to new Any piece of advice the director complete the race, the fun will while having fun and in the most countries, and it continues to be a heights as they are doused in colour would like to share with the continue with an unforgettable colourful way. leader in the fun running space. in front of a skyline backdrop – it aspiring participants? “The runners fi nish festival. This larger than The Color Run is the largest “The Color Run has been in Doha makes for the perfect profi le photo. should wear white shirts at the life party is equipped with music, running series in the world, where for fi ve years, and with each year, The Foam Zone is 15 metres long starting line. It will be great if they dance and massive colour throws, runners are covered with diff erent the event grows bigger with more and allows runners to enjoy bubbles fi nish plastered in colour,” he said. which create millions of vivid colours throughout the course. It and more people participating. and foam on the course.” After the colour runners colour combinations,” he added.

LARGEST: The Color Run is the largest running series in the world, where runners are covered with diff erent colours throughout the course.