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Katara is hosting the Fifth Strategic Leaderships Forum on Tuesday. This comes in response to the success of the previous forums in terms of representation from both private and government sectors in Qatar and abroad.

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Katara to hold fifth Strategic Leaderships Forum on Tuesday

he Cultural Village planning pertinent to their industries. Foundation “Katara” is In the same vein, Dr Al Sulaiti holding the Fifth Strategic stated continuum of this forum in Leaderships Forum - Qatar a periodical manner is to replicate TStrategy Execution Community — different experiences, learn, and on Tuesday, April 21. This comes support state institutions and enti- in response to the success of the ties working in the field of strate- previous forums in terms of rep- gic leaderships. This goes hand in resentation from both private and hand with Katara’s vision and the government sectors in Qatar and strategy launched last year and in abroad. response to the national strategic objectives pertinent to the cultural sector. He also noted that the forum is an important opportunity to bring Dr David Norton together senior officials, executives, Dr Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and workers specialised in the strat- egies sector in Qatar. sectors in order to exchange exper- in conjunction with the Palladium He further noted to the sig- tise, and long term plans that are International Group and under the nificance of the cooperation with set to reach to the best practices supervision of David Norton and Dr Al Sulaiti: The forum turned Palladium International Group in and replicas of successful mod- a group of international experts in into an umbrella under which implementing the strategy, which els within the best international the field of strategies and executive senior officials and workers in is a participant in the Strategic standards. leadership. It is one of the leading Leaderships Forum. He pointed to Al Jaber also stated that the companies worldwide in the field of the field of strategies meet. the role of forums and pre-planning forum will discuss in its sessions providing assistance to institutions in positively impacting the course of and workshops on April 21 the best in creating and implementing their Dr Al Jaber: We endeavor work of Katara. It has witnessed a criteria in linking strategies with the strategies,” he said. to exchange expertise and significant leap in its performance, national budget of an institution to Dr David Norton, the international successful models in the region mission, and programmes. It also reach to the best practices. expert in the strategic performance and worldwide. draws a critical stage through imple- Dr Al Jaber confirmed the partici- management, pointed to the fact menting a strategy that accords with pation of Dr James Creelman, the that the development Qatar is wit- Qatar National Vision 2030. head of research at Palladiuumbm nessing in all levels which has helped Dr Norton: The development in Dr Khaled Al Jaber, Strategic International Group and a profes- in making these forums continue to Doha has helped in making these Affairs Consultant of Katara, sional trainer in the implementation succeed. They help an institution forums successful. expressed that the foundation of strategies. He is also specialised to draw a road map to the future appreciates the ongoing communi- in administrative risk management of the institution through creating cation, contribution, holding work- and the balance scorecards for the vision and mission statements, shops that deal with drafting and regulating the financial services. He implementing programmes, doing implementing strategic plans on is an expert in the global economy the actions, resolving problems, In this occasion Dr Khaled bin the local, regional, and global lev- and has published around 23 books and coming up with appropriate Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager els. He also stressed on the impor- in in the financial strategic planning. solutions according to the interna- of Katara, advised that convening tance of holding the Fifth Strategic Other participants in the forum are tional standards. This requires the the Fifth Forum is an indication to Leaderships Forum at Katara. a group of senior officials, executive need to come up with a strategy the success of this significant forum. Furthermore, he noted that the managers, and workers in different that focuses on qualifying leaders, It turned into an umbrella under forum realised its objectives since sectors of economy in Qatar to dis- and creating a well-laid administra- which senior officials, executives, its launch in 2013, when it turned cuss all issues and developments in tive plan that can lead to realize the and workers in the strategies field into a minaret that brought together this vital sector. desired objectives. meet. They attend to participate, experts, specialists, researchers, The forum has gained much pub- Dr Norton is the head of learn, discuss, and adopt the best interested people, and workers in licity locally, regionally, and globally, Palladium International Group. It is practices in the field of strategic the field of strategies in different Dr Al Jaber advised. “It is organised an organisation that facilitates the efficient use of balanced score- Officials at the Fourth Strategic cards for performance worldwide Leaderships Forum. as a managing process that incurs an added value. Dr Norton had delivered several lectures and authored many books and articles. His work in the field of balanced scorecards was the topic of many articles and government conferences. The latest Forum for Strategic Leaderships was held in April 2014 at Katara. The Peninsula | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | CULTURE 03

atar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, QScience and Community Qatar National Library Development, is set to hold its 3rd Heritage Collection Open Day aimed at further celebrating Qatar’s cultural heritage. The two-day event, on Wednesday Open Day to showcase and Thursday, will be held at QNL’s Heritage Collection Building at 71 Al Maha Street in Al Luqta, and showcase precious items including historical man- heritage collection uscripts and books. The event, which also celebrates World Heritage Day will run from 2pm to 7pm. (Syria), Mosul (Iraq), Bulaq (Egypt) and in Themed ‘Wagten Geda (times gone the Hijaz (Saudi Arabia). The Collection by), it will also provide Qatar’s commu- is home to more than 2,400 manu- nity with the opportunity to view rare scripts including Qur’nic manuscripts historical collections and witness the and other texts dealing with religious unveiling of the newly-acquired Arabic topics, manuscripts on the Arabic lan- Cinema Collection. guage, medicine, pharmacology, and Open to the public, ‘Open Day 2015’ astronomy. The Collection also holds will host tours every 40 minutes, taking a large number of books written in for- visitors through the unique collection eign languages including writings by comprising some of the rarest and most European travellers and explorers who valuable texts and manuscripts related visited the Arabia Gulf Region and its to Arab-Islamic civilisation, including a surrounding. wide range of historical texts, manu- “The Heritage Collection Open Day scripts, traveller’s instruments, globes 2015 will showcase some of the most and maps. inspiring and pivotal moments in Qatar’s In keeping with its commitment to history,” said Dr Claudia Lux, Project support Qatar Foundation’s mission Director of Qatar National Library. “In to foster a progressive society, while line with QNL’s efforts to further enrich preserving the nation’s heritage, QNL the existing Heritage Collection, newly bridges Qatar’s past and future through acquired items showcasing the pro- knowledge. By sharing valuable infor- gression of Arab cinema will also be mation and cultivating creativity, QNL future generations. Acquired by Qatar Collection attracts intellects and dip- unveiled this year. continues to support Qatar Foundation Foundation in 2006, the Collection lomats from across the world and has “As a member of Qatar Foundation, in protecting the nation’s heritage for is now an integral part of QNL. The welcomed many high profile visitors, Qatar National Library is committed to among them HRH Prince Charles, preserving national history by acquiring the Prince of Wales, who visited the and housing some of the most valuable Collection in February 2014. precious items in its Heritage Collection. Founded in the early 1980s as part Building on last year’s success, we are of H.E. Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed expecting increased participation and bin Ali Al-Thani’s vision to create, and look forward to welcoming everybody.” make accessible, a landmark repository The QNL registration team will also of Qatar and regional history in the heart be onsite during ‘Open Day 2015’ of Doha, the Heritage Collection is a to assist members of the public with unique contribution to Qatar’s cultural online registration that provides users landscape. Specifically, the Collection’s free access to a wide range of valu- Early Arabic printing section contains able online learning resources available some of the first Arabic books printed through its website: www.qnl.qa. on presses in Shweir (Lebanon), Aleppo The Peninsula | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 04 CAMPUS

Clock-wise from left: Malik Qaiser Awan, Muhammad Atiq, Anjum Imad and M A Shahid receiving their awards. TNG recognises dignitaries for contribution to education

he Next Generation (TNG) school organised been a member of the board of governors of Pakistan Annual Day, which drew appreciation from Education Center and is currently chairman of Urdu the parents and students at the TNG Ain forums’ Majlis-e-frogh e Urdu Adab, Aalami frogh- TKhalid campus. e-Urdu Adab and Shaiqeen-e-fun. His commitment From colourful bright displays by the kindergarten to to promote Urdu language was honored with an motivational short skits by the primary, TNG annual day Education Award. was graced by beautiful and dramatic performances Founder of Pak Shamma School, the first private by the young talent of TNG. school in Qatar, M A Shahid was presented education presenting the ancillary award to the school guard, Director of the school Riyaz Ahmed Bakali said: award by Pakistan Embassy Defense attaché Masud who is known as “Babaji” by all the children of the “Our students have demonstrated excellent leadership Akram, for his devotion in promoting education in the school, and children assistant Pyari Begum for her qualities and public speaking skills on the stage. Such expatriate community. The last nominee of the awards, efforts in tending the needs of small children. events build confidence in the students and prepare Anjum Imad had been a member of the TNG staff and The chief guest was honoured with a shield pre- them for future challenges”. was honoured for her contribution in designing and sented by Bakali. TNG honoured individuals notable for their contribu- implementing the Islamic curriculum in school. Anas Kaseem Al Onazi, Director of Public Relations tion in the field of education with Education awards. TNG also presented long- service awards to the and Communication, Khalid Sayeed Al Sheaibi, Director Chief Guest of the evening Rashid Nizam, Pakistan members of staff who served the institution for five of Public Relations and Community service at Al Noor Embassy Community Welfare attaché, gave away the years. Fahad Ismael Zainal, Chief Administrator Officer Institute, and General Ali Al Sheaibi were presented awards. at the Qatar Financial Centre, did the honours. shields for their excellent services in the community. First Education award was presented to Malik Qaiser Huma Khan, Co-ordinator of Key Stage I, was pre- “TNG School is known best for its commitment in Awan, General Manager of Ezdan Shopping Malls. He sented the long-service award. delivering quality education for five years and I wish the and his wife have dedicated their lives in promoting Samina Jahangir, senior Quran teacher, was pre- school maintains the highest standards of education education through the platform of Pakistan Welfare sented the next award for her excellent teaching in future. We salute individuals who have made valu- forum platform especially for the socially and economi- services in senior classes. Fortune Dunesinghe, kinder- able contributions in the education sector and special cally deprived people. garten teacher, was awarded the long-service award thanks to the staff, teachers, parents and students of Mohammed Atiq worked with Doha Bank from for her services in the kindergarten for five years. TNG school for their dedication and support,” said 1979 till 2006 and retired as an advisor. He has also The award segment marked an end with Bakali Nizam. The Peninsula Colour Wheel activity at SIS

Students from KG and primary wing of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) cel- ebrated the Colour Wheel activity recently with multi-coloured costumes. The little ones participated in various activities and games. | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE 05

Students and staff present cul- tural programmes. Below: Officials at one of the food stalls with tradi- tional fares. Bangladesh MHM School & College celebrates Bangla New Year

angladesh MHM School & College celebrated the Bangla New year at its premises recently. The Ambassador of Bangladesh Syed Masud Mahmood BKhundoker, who is also the chairman of the institution, attended the event. A high profiled delegation from Bangladesh government was also present during the programme. The guests included Topon Chandra Banik, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Establishment, Ruhul Alam Siddique, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Azim Uddin Biswas, Director, Prime Minister’s Secretariat. Principal Md Jashim Uddin welcomed the guests. The Ambassor talked about the significance of Pohela Boishakh (1st day of Banla new year) in his speech and urged all students to keep up the spirit of national festival. The Joint Secretary Topon Chandra Banik praised the organisers for arranging such a programme in a school far away from home. The students of different grades presented variety of cultural programmes and there were stalls selling traditional food. The Peninsula

Gulf Tandeel Total, QEERI sign agreement on water analysis technologies imparts training otal Research commented: “QEERI to workers Centre Qatar From left: has acquired and devel- Dr Philippe T(TRC-Q) and Qatar Julien and Dr oped high selectivity ulf Tandeel Group Energy and Environment Mohammad and sensitivity analytical has recently Research Institute Khaleel. instruments to provide Gimplemented (QEERI) recently signed detailed understanding of new professional train- an agreement to collabo- water chemistry includ- ing programmes for its rate on a research project ing trace elements. This workers. Speaking in on produced water. understanding will assist this regard, Gulf Tandeel The agreement was Total and QEERI in figur- Group CEO Mohammed signed by Director of ing out the most suitable Saadeh (pictured) said: TRC-Q, Dr Philippe technologies for treating "The company has an experienced team of Julien, and Director of water produced during oil professional workers who have successfully QEERI, Dr Mohammad support water security. collaboration between and gas extraction. We completed our rigorous training programmes. Khaleel. The project, “We are proud to the academic medium are very happy to work Using our exclusive rotation system, they will which aims at analysing partner with QEERI for and the oil and gas indus- with Total who shows on make sure to provide the best result in all our trace elements in water this research,” said Dr try, with Qatar Foundation daily basis a deep com- hospitality and cleaning services. This move is which is produced during Philippe Julien, Director being one of the drivers mitment to our environ- crucial in the future growth of the business, oil and gas extraction, is of TRC-Q. “This is a of this project.” ment and a strong desire thanks should be given to our Chairman Al part of the efforts made great example of capac- Mohamed Khaleel, for capacity building.” Sulaliti and members of the board for the con- by the two companies to ity building thanks to the Director of QEERI The Peninsula tinued support and investment in our group”. The Peninsula

Six Senses Spas introduces products and treatments from The Organic Pharmacy selection of treatments using as well as dosage. Founded by Margo treatments and rituals are delivered by Six found in other stores, a place where products from The Organic Marrone 27 years ago, she started Senses therapists and complemented by expert knowledge on well-being, herbs Pharmacy is being rolled out her career as a pharmacist special- products using natural extracts and phar- and homeopathic remedies were readily at Six Senses Spas. Skincare izing in herbal medicine, nutrition maceutical grade ingredients in dosages available. My principles were very sim- Aby The Organic Pharmacy is based on and well-being, and later discovered that deliver serious results for healthy ple, the best organic ingredients, honest herbal medicine with the principles that homeopathy. glowing skin. “I decided to use my herbal expert advice, quality service, incredibly the quality of the ingredients and the From Oman to Spain, Qatar to China, and pharmaceutical knowledge to create effective products and a caring environ- purity of the formulation are paramount the combination of facials, body sculpting a shopping haven free from chemicals ment,” said Marrone. The Peninsula | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 06 BOOKS

Children’s book category. Adults, quite simply, are buying ebook versions of YA/Children’s books. And that leads to a positive feedback cycle, in which books purchased online and downloaded to e-readers — both from the comfort and anonymity of the bedroom — can give a boost to certain genres. That freedom to experiment is opening the floodgates for certain types of content to go mainstream — not just “young” content but also “mature” content. In the case of the colouring books, of course, there are no e-books to download and no way to read them on a Kindle. But you still order them online, and that’s where the viral nature of the Internet comes into play, breaking down the sense of embarrassment that read- ers might have had about purchasing coloring books. Once an item starts trending online, it acquires its own form of momentum and a seal of approval from the crowd. Secret Garden — which has gone on to sell over 1.4 million copies since it was published in March 2013 — isn’t your ordinary colouring book — it has become a mini-Internet sensation. Basford’s books have been men- tioned by celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and due to their beautiful illustrations, often appear on Pinterest and Instagram. Once these pictures show up in social networks, it makes them easier to trend. And once readers see a colouring book trending online, it makes it safer for them to purchase it as well. It suddenly becomes “cool” rather than “embarrassing” to buy a colouring book. Of course, there’s another, more depressing explanation for why colour- Colouring books are gaining ing books have taken over the world. Maybe Google really is making us stu- pid — the endless Internet parade of silly cat photos, infantile comments and popularity among adults adolescent memes has dumbed us down. We’re all stuck in The Shallows, BY DOMINIC BASULTO mindfully colouring books to counter these books, Johanna Basford, recently of the book market, as well as the fast- the existential angst of living in a dig- told The Guardian: “I think it is really est growing genre amongst all e-books. ital society. If that’s the case, get ready he No. 1 and No. 2 best-sell- relaxing, to do something analogue, to So here’s an alternative theory for why for a deluge of book genres from our ing books on Amazon right unplug . . . Colouring books are also a colouring book is No. 1 on Amazon childhood — pop-up books, fairy tales now are coloring books for an easy way to flex our creative mus- these days: our digital reading habits are and maybe board books for adults. This Tadults. Let that sink in for a cles in a way we likely haven’t since breaking down what might once have could get fun. few minutes. And it’s not just a fluke — our good old paste-eating elementary been the embarrassment of reading The good news is that we now have there are several other coloring books school days.” certain kinds of books. In other words, the opportunity to sample more books for adults now hitting the bestseller lists However, explaining the phenom- the relatively anonymous experience of than ever before, thanks to e-readers. around the world. In fact, in Britain, five enal success of colouring books for purchasing books online and reading And now comes signs that we’re read- of the top 10 titles are now adult colour- adults in such a way can’t also explain them on e-readers is making it easier ing and experimenting with our reading ing books. the strange evolution in reading tastes to consume certain types of content. habits in ways never before possible. What’s going on here? around the world, which has seen an Nobody really knows what you have on Whole new genres are potentially on The best theory offered to date is that explosion in the popularity of certain your e-reading device, and so you can the cusp of being created and discov- best-selling adult colouring books such genres that might have been considered experiment in ways that people won’t ered. So maybe it’s time to celebrate as “Secret Garden” and “Enchanted “childish” just a generation ago. After judge you for later. That assumption is the rise of the adult coloring book. The Forest” are all about easing stress and all, it’s not just colouring books that are borne out, to some degree, by looking big picture view is that we may be read- calming one’s inner child. From this per- hot — it’s graphic novels, comic books at the data for young adult novels. It’s ing the books we want to read, not just spective, colouring is all about regaining and especially, young adult titles such actually old adults, not young adults, the books that we think others want us mindfulness and getting a digital detox. as Harry Potter and Hunger Games. who are purchasing these books in the to read. And, indeed, the best-selling Scottish In 2014 alone, young adult titles rep- greatest numbers. And e-book sales Basulto is a futurist and blogger illustrator and “ink evangelist” behind resented the fastest-growing segment are up nearly 53 percent in the YA/ based in New York City. WP-Bloomberg | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | TECHNOLOGY 07 This week’s new games

“heads-down display” on the Wii U gamepad. You can also split control among up to three players in a proc- ess that will test your relationships in the same way as teaching a relative to drive. Oh, the humanity. KnapNok Games, £16.99 The Trace: Murder Mystery Game iOS A bit like stepping into an interac- tive episode of CSI, The Trace: Murder Mystery Game puts you in the polythene shoe covers of a forensic detective, piecing together evidence left behind at crime scenes. With a toolkit made Pokémon Rumble tolerating its gross oversimplification, under-equipped ship, you arrive on the familiar by police procedurals, you’ll you’ll also need to buy balloons in order vast uncharted wilderness of planet use a UV light to spot fingerprints and World, to fly to monster-hunting grounds. Spectaculon with minimal preparation, a handy scanner to match them with (Nintendo 3DS) The first one’s free but subsequent the broken hulks of past Uexplore mis- the police database, creating leads that balloons cost gems, which you win very sions ominously scattered around the correlate with the mysteries thrown up As in all Pokémon games, Rumble gradually in the game or have to pay landing site. And so begins this wry- by each investigation. World wants you to hunt and capture real money to purchase. You’ll soon dis- humoured 2D exploration game that Using the touch screen to search its 719 sub-species of Pokémon. The cover that balloons need a substantial has you piloting your wobbly little craft rooms and examine objects, you can turn major difference is that it’s free to down- period of time to “recharge”, some- through subterranean passages where things over and manipulate them, taking load, your quest to catch Pokémon for thing you can also cover with expen- everything you encounter looms large IDs out of wallets and examining dropped the king of the Toy Kingdom coming sive gems. Not so much a game, as a above you, the gigantic scenery vary- phones for serial numbers in a process initially at no fee. Unlike mainstream brazen pocket money Hoover. ing between organic and machine-like. that feels instantly intuitive. Concluding Pokémon games where you use turn- Nintendo, free Ancient alien artefacts you encounter your detective work involves dragging based combat to subdue and trap will automatically blow you up if they see pieces of evidence into specially marked beasts, Rumble World relies on press- you, forcing you to turn down or tempo- boxes. Get it right and you’re rewarded ing a single button to win battles. Affordable Space rarily disable the ship’s subsystems as with a dramatic reconstruction to illus- Bafflingly, it actually takes this a stage you crawl past, alternating between a trate your newly acquired knowledge, and further, automatically attacking nearby Adventures smoke-belching fuel engine and quietly once you’ve answered every question in enemies, thereby shrinking your role Wii U humming electric motor depending on a crime scene the full picture emerges, to steering your chosen Pokémon and each artefact’s sensors. letting you wrap up the case. occasionally swapping it for another Taking to the cosmos in budget space Puzzles get steadily more testing, Relentless Software, £3.99 one from your collection. As well as tour operator Uexplore’s appallingly encouraging greater use of your ship’s The Guardian

Microsoft unveils touch-friendly Office apps for Windows phones icrosoft Corp on Friday whether Windows Phone or tablet. unveiled a long-awaited suite Microsoft, in a departure from tradi- Mof touch-friendly Office apps tion, has already released similar touch- that allow Windows phone users to friendly Office apps for Apple Inc’s iPad work on Word, PowerPoint and Excel and iPhone, and for tablets running documents on their phones with touch Google Inc’s Android. commands and to transfer them easily The company’s reasoning was that between devices. those popular devices, which have Test versions of what Microsoft is dominated mobile computing, rep- calling its Office Universal apps are resented a bigger and more lucrative available to download immediately and market for its Office products than its full versions will be available by the end own Windows mobile devices. of the month, Microsoft said. Basic functions are free for everyone, Many Office users have waited but for advanced editing features, users months for Microsoft to introduce must pay for a subscription to Office the apps, which adapt their look and 365, Microsoft’s cloud-based version Microsoft is set to release a new ver- new version of Windows, later this year. commands to the device being used, of Office. sion of Office for desktop PCs, and a Reuters | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 08 FOOD Weeknight vegetarian: Peel a plaintain, elevate a taco BY JOE YONAN slightly when pressed and are mostly yellow, with green tinges. day in which I learn a new taco-filling idea is Adapted from a recipe by Jason Wyrick in Living the a good day. I have my standbys, including Farm Sanctuary Life, by Gene Baur (Rodale, 2015). lentils and other beans (black, pinto and Agarbanzo), squash, greens, corn, poblano Ingredients peppers, sweet potatoes, eggs — in various com- • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coat- binations and with countless nuts, cheese, herbs, ing the grill condiments and other add-ins. And I love them all. • 2 medium semi-ripe plantains, peeled (about 1 1/4 But when you make tacos as often as I do — at least pounds; see headnote) twice a week — any revelation is cause for celebra- • Finely grated zest and juice from 1 lime (1 table- tion, or at least gratitude. spoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice) The previous leap forward came when I opened • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more as needed Jason Wyrick’s book Vegan Tacos and saw his tech- • 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili powder nique for griddle-searing chunks of zucchini, a tech- • Eight 6-inch corn tortillas nique that gets them barely tender but not mushy, • 2 cups packed shredded red cabbage making them perfect to fold into soft corn tortillas, • 1 cup homemade or store-bought salsa verde (see along with wilted Swiss chard. So suppose I shouldn’t related recipe) have been surprised when the recipe that attracted • 3/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas; see NOTE) me the most when I looked through the new book Living the Farm Sanctuary Life was another one of Method: Wyrick’s. Prepare a grill for direct heat. If using a gas grill, He’s not the author; that would be Farm Sanctuary preheat to medium (350 degrees). If using a charcoal president Gene Baur. But Wyrick is one of the many grill, light the charcoal or wood briquettes; when the vegan chefs and writers who contributed recipes to briquettes are ready, distribute them under the cook- support Baur’s book, which also offers a dose of Farm ing area for direct heat. For a medium-hot fire, you Sanctuary’s animal-friendly philosophy and tips for should be able to hold your hand about 6 inches those who want to try veganism. above the coals for about 4 or 5 seconds. Have ready When Wyrick develops them, vegan tacos don’t a spray water bottle for taming any flames. Lightly seem like a stretch. In fact, this recipe’s main filling coat the grill rack with oil and place it on the grill. ingredient — plantains that you char on the grill (or Brush the plantains with the oil. Grill them, turning on a grill pan inside), then toss in fresh lime juice, salt as needed, until they are lightly charred on several and ancho chili powder — is destined to become sides, 5 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting my new Mexican-recipe staple, soon to find its way board and cut into slices or bite-size pieces, then toss into quesadillas and enchiladas and onto tostadas. them in a large bowl with the lime zest and juice, 1/2 And as much as I love cheese, when you combine teaspoon salt and the chili powder. Taste, and add the spiced plantain chunks with red cabbage, salsa salt as needed. verde and pumpkin seeds, these tacos don’t need Warm the tortillas on the grill for 5 seconds per anything else. side (to make them pliable); divide among individual That doesn’t mean I don’t want to try something plates. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup cabbage, a few else anyway. Next week, I might throw in some chick- pieces of plantain and a few tablespoons of salsa. peas, too. Everything is better with chickpeas. Evenly distribute all the pumpkin seeds. Serve warm. Tacos With Grilled NOTE: To toast the pumpkin seeds, heat a large, heavy skillet over low-to-medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds and cook, tossing them occasion- Plantains ally, until the seeds are fragrant and slightly puffed, 5 4 servings to 7 minutes. Cool completely before using. You can sear the plantains on a griddle or grill pan Nutrition | Per serving: 430 calories, 12 g protein, instead of an outdoor grill. It’s important to use plan- 67 g carbohydrates, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 mg tains that are neither too ripe (mostly black) nor too cholesterol, 440 mg sodium, 9 g dietary fiber, 21 g unripe and firm (mostly green), but ones that give sugar. WP-Bloomberg | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | FASHION 09 Pakistan’s rising designers are true masters

BY NIVEDITA

hile most of the aspir- ing designers across the globe end up getting Winspired by the estab- lished ones, budding talents like Asrar Yaqoob, Hisham Malik, Najia Qazi and Nida Waqar are contributing to revolutionise the way women dress in Pakistan through their collections on the opening day of the eighth edition of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week (PSFW) 2015. The four designers showcased under Bank Alfalah Rising Talent Show, a con- cept to promote the country’s emerging design talent, at the fashion gala that started on Saturday here. Yaqoob made his PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week debut with a collection titled “Camel Art”. The women’s wear collection drew inspiration from an art represents,” said the young talent. wear suiting fabric that were embel- form known as Camel Art, a specific There was a lot of usage of cotton lished with drapes, egg shells, fabric art form that is traditionally done on net, kamaliya khaddar, dupioni silk, paints and machine embroidery. Earthy camel skin by the nomads of Cholistan. devore, raw silk, chiffon and embossed hues, slate, charcoal, weed green with The line featured lightweight flowy silk in a sublime colour palette com- hints of burnt orange balanced with fabrics and drapes that provided prising lake blue, crème, blush pink, shades of white dominated the earthy breathing space with a lot of room for silver grey and black. The focus was tone. power dressing. The designer used given to modern but relaxed tailoring Waqar, on the hand, showcased vibrant printed linings to give a sum- and hence, the silhouette varied from a women’s wear collection collection mery look to the pieces that was prom- kimono and Japanese-inspired shapes titled “Creatures and Curious Minds” at inent from the smart cuts and patterns and sculptural draping with intricate PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2015, that displayed on the designs. embellishments including fabric loop was inspired by the scientific illustra- The collection was based in a colour applique, contemporary zardozi work tions of natural specimens in the the- palette of camel skin, brown and multi- and anchor thread shadow work. saurus “Cabinet of Natural Curiosities” colour accents in luxe fabrics including Qazi’s women’s wear collection was compiled by Dutch pharmacist and cotton carandi, printed mareena, pure titled “Sar Bakaf” and was inspired collector Albertus Seba. leather and laser cut fabric. by the tale of the great saintly fig- The silhouettes were exaggerated, Malik took inspiration from the ure named Sarmad during Mughal inspired by the anatomy of a few of remarkable women who served as his Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign, depicted Seba’s beautifully illustrated natural muse for the “Zirah” collection. The in famous Pakistani artist Sadequain’s specimens. designer drew references from the dis- painting. Some of the significant features of cussions with several accomplished According to the designer, the col- the collection included asymmetrical professional women and put them all lection can be defined as rebellious jackets, deconstructed pleated collars, in designs. with distorted elements blended well twisted sleeves and the jacket dress. “Specifically modern professional with a tailored look along with interest- Layering was incorporated with women are revising the definition of ing details in sleeves, accomplished separates being paired together to an able leader by embracing their through the use of zippers and frayed create the final look, prints combined femininity and exhibiting fortitude in a hemlines. There were skirts and pants with transparency to create the curios- composed manner. These women lead paired up with boxy jackets and crop ity element in the garments and the multi-faceted yet harmonious lives, tops demonstrating drapes and asym- collection as a whole. Some of the Models present creations designed made possible through their ability to metrical cut lines in line with current key trends that were shown through by Rising Talent at the Pakistan delve into intricacies while balancing seasonal trends. Waqar’s show were asymmetrical sil- Fashion Design Council (PFDC) summation of their many roles and The pieces in the collection were houettes, deconstructed tailoring and Sunsilk Fashion Week in Lahore. identities and this is what my collection based on sheer organza and men’s canary yellow hues. IANS | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 10 HEALTH

Managing osteoporosis: Exercise and nutrition

hat is and also in the body’s ability to not provide sufficient intakes osteoporosis? prevent bone density loss. As well as including calcium rich WOsteoporosis is a Calcium is the most important foods in your diet, it is equally impor- condition characterised by a mineral for bone strength, with tant to reduce factors that inhibit decrease of bone density result- 99 percent of the body’s calcium calcium absorption, including a high ing in a loss of bone strength. found in the bones. Calcium phosphorus intake and high protein In its severest form, the bones combines with other minerals to diet, as these increase urinary calcium of osteoporosis sufferers may form hard crystals that provide excretion. become so fragile that even the strength and rigidity to the bones. Additionally, excess fat in the diet slightest knock or fall can result The human body cannot produce may reduce calcium absorption through in a fracture. Although commonly calcium by itself; therefore it must the formation of insoluble calcium associated with post-menopausal come directly from food sources. soaps. Conversely, certain nutrients women, osteoporosis can also Due to the fact that bone den- work synergistically with calcium to affect men, younger age groups sity can only be increased until promote its absorption. These include and children. the age of about 30 years of age, vitamin D, which carries calcium from it is vitally important that people the intestines to the bloodstream, and Bone density loss consume sufficient amounts of dietary vitamin C to ensure calcium is Human bone density increases calcium in these first three dec- maintained in an absorbable form. until about 30 years of age. ades of their lives. After 30 years Contributed by Hamad Large amounts of calcium and of age it is impossible to increase Medical Corporation other minerals are used to build bone density. strong, resistant bones, through a continuous bone regeneration Good dietary sources of process. However, from about calcium include: Anti-fungal drug may treat cancer too 35-years of age people begin to • Dairy products such as milk suffer a natural loss of bone den- and cheese drug commonly used to treat a income countries. But there are a few roadblocks sity, leaving them vulnerable to • Leafy green vegetables broad range of fungal infections, that must be addressed before this anti-fungal osteoporosis. When this natural including broccoli and cabbage including skin and nail infections, medication can reach the anti-cancer market, the decrease in bone density occurs • Canned fish, particularly sar- has a lot of potential as a new researchers noted. A “Our intention in collecting data on re-purposed at an advanced rate, the bones dines and mackerel — the cal- cancer treatment, research has found. become very frail and brittle, leav- cium is found in the small bones Itraconazole, a generic anti-fungal agent that drugs is to do more than merely bringing it to the ing them susceptible to fractures. costs relatively less, shows some evidence of effi- attention of the medical community,” study author Studies have found men and How to boost your calcium cacy in metastatic prostate cancer — which would Lydie Meheus from the Anticancer Fund, Belgium. women over 35 years old natu- intake: make it an attractive proposition given the high “It is rather obvious that the pharma industry is rally lose 1 percent of their bone • Consume two to three daily costs associated with cancer treatments such as not interested in taking the driver’s seat when we density each year. However, post- servings of dairy foods high in cal- arbiraterone, said Pan Pantziarka, member of the are dealing with commercially neglected drugs,” menopausal women may lose up cium i.e. milk, cheese or yoghurt Repurposing Drugs in Oncology (ReDO) project Meheus noted. “Consequently we are currently in to 6 percent of their bone density • Consume two to three serv- that researched the potential of the drug. a catch-22 situation, since only the ‘owners’ of a each year due to a reduction in ings of canned fish each week. The ReDO project is an international collabo- market authorisation can apply for a new indica- the female hormone estrogen. This will provide you with heart ration of anticancer researchers that seeks to tion!” Meheus said. The importance of estrogen is healthy omega fats as well as vita- repurpose well-known and well-characterised non- But according to leaders of the ReDO project, highlighted by the fact that up to min D to aid calcium absorption cancer drugs for new uses in oncology. these re-purposed anticancer drugs such as anti- 80 percent of osteoporosis suf- • Eat at least one serving of “Itraconazole shows potential in a number of fungals and painkillers may represent the future of ferers are women. green leafy vegetables each day, areas with high unmet patient needs, particularly cancer drug research. The researchers hope that such as broccoli, spinach or in non-small cell lung cancer and possibly in some increased awareness will bring these medications Influence of diet on cabbage rarer malignancies,” Pantziarka pointed out. out of the medicine cabinet - and possibly into can- osteoporosis • Calcium and vitamin D sup- The low cost of itraconazole could make it an cer care. The study was published in the journal Diet plays an important role in plementation should be consid- attractive cancer treatment in low and middle ecancermedicalscience. IANS the development of strong bones ered if you feel that your diet does | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | INDIAN CINEMA 11

love in O Kadhal Kanmani. The end feels predictable, but if you paid atten- tion from the beginning, the intention of Ratnam was not to celebrate live-in O Kadhal relationships — though he does to an extent — but it was always about fall- ing in love and happily living ever after. Otherwise, I don’t see the need to Kanmani: include the love track of Prakash Raj and Leela Samson, who are extremely good in their respective roles. Never With you, do you feel sorry for Bhavani’s medical case. In fact, Ratnam reserves some of the film’s best comical moments for her. It’s quite possible Ratnam didn’t without you make Dulquer and Nitya act. He may have put a camera around them and captured everything that’ll make the audience go head over heels for the pair. Dulquer was at ease, speaking his own lines in Tamil; he looked most suit- able in the role. It was Nitya who stole the show hands down. It’s impossible to not fall in love with her, even if you don’t with the movie. The fact that the story is set in Mumbai, and all the charac- ters spoke their own lines in Tamil really worked in favour of the film. It’s easy to say Mani Ratnam played it safe with O Kadhal Kanmani. Maybe he did, given the risks he has taken with his previous works, but it’s fine because it’s been a long time since his film has been so enjoyable. This is his best work in years and this magical spell won’t be forgotten easily. IANS BY HARICHARAN PUDIPEDDI we quickly get the picture that both Aadi and Tara (who make an adorable pair) don’t believe in the Film: O Kadhal Kanmani institution of matrimony. In another scene, Tara Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Nitya Menen, Prakash asks does one need a certificate called marriage Raj and Leela Samson to stay with someone. Mary Kom Director: Mani Ratnam Aadi and Tara live under the shadow of an older Rating: **** couple — Ganapathy (Prakash Raj) and Bhavani (Leela Samson) in their house. Ganapathy and honoured in t doesn’t matter if you’re a Mani Ratnam fan Bhavani fell in love and got married a long time or not, his latest outing, O Kadhal Kanmani ago. She was a classical singer; he was a banker. Stockholm is sure to leave you with an everlasting smile They’ve grown old together and now Bhavani is Ion your face. The movie, which marks the suffering from Alzheimer’s, and she slowly starts auteur’s comeback to the romance genre after forgetting. mung Kumar’s 2014 directorial Mary Kom, a decade, is a refreshing take on contemporary Ganapathy looks after Bhavani; cooks for her which was selected for the Stockholm romance and relationship. and even combs her hair. He politely reminds International Film Festival Junior (SIFFJ), The story is set in Mumbai, and the city, her of the simplest thing she can’t remember has won the Best Film award and has been through lensman Sreeram’s frames has never like eating a meal. Bhavani, on the other hand, Oendowed with the Bronze Horse Award, the festival’s looked so beautiful, adding much needed oomph remembers how old she was when Ganapathy top honour. to the romance of Aadi (Dulquer) and Tara (Nitya), first met her. He thinks she was 20; but she The jury for the junior section of the festival con- two well-educated, independent and ambitious quickly corrects that she was 19 when they first sisted of children from the age of nine to 17. individuals. Rahman’s music, needless to say, is met. The best part about their relationship is that Kumar, who directed the Priyanka Chopra-starrer soul-stirring, if not as standalone soundtrack but she hasn’t forgotten him yet and that’s what mat- biopic of the legendary Indian boxer M C Mary Kom, it works so well in the movie. ters the most. was present at the screening of his film after which Aadi and Tara first meet at a railway station. The way Aadi and Tara slowly get influenced children from various age groups asked him questions Well, they don’t actually meet. They just glance by Bhavani and Ganapathy is handled subtly, yet in an interactive session. at each other through the gaps in between the beautifully. Ratnam needs to be applauded and “The Indian Embassy took complete care of me and bogies of passing trains. It’s not one of your best suddenly you realise the film isn’t actually about the Indian Ambassador Banashri Bose Harrison her- boy-meets-girl moments, but it works. Their sec- the young couple; it’s about the older couple self took me around to show Sweden and its islands. ond meeting is at a friend’s wedding in a church who sort of remind us that no matter what, we She organised a screening of Mary Kom for her guests where they are seated in the same row but a all need a life partner. also, and had two dinners in my honour. few seats away from each other. They introduce Towards the end, Tara says it’s impossible to “This award is a very big achievement for us each other with a murmur and even exchange find someone like Ganapathy in any other wom- because now it will bridge the gap between Sweden numbers. an’s life. Aadi says it’s possible and the following and India, and we will be able to distribute our films The conversation then shifts to a phone call, question sums up everything for us. over here,” Kumar said in a statement. and they talk about their friends who are about By throwing the spotlight on modern India’s Mary Kom will be showcased in Sweden again by to exchange vows. They talk about the baggage idea of romance, Ratnam has also succeeded the Indian Embassy at the Indian Film Festival next that comes with marriage. It’s a funny banter, but in making us root for an older couple madly in month. IANS | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 12 HOLLYWOOD

Cyberbullying is avenged by a digital ghost in horror Unfriended

BY PIYA SINHA-ROY

group of seemingly innocent teenagers gather online for an evening chat session, Anot once suspecting that it could be their last night alive, as the film Unfriended spins a digital twist in the horror genre. Unfriended, out in US theaters on Friday, follows six high school students gathering on the video conferencing platform Skype on the anniversary of the suicide of a fellow student, who killed herself after an embarrassing video of her was posted online. Filmed entirely as if the events are unfolding on a computer screen, a mys- terious entity joins the group’s Skype conversation and begins to coerce secrets out of each friend, before exact- ing gory revenge one by one, as the others watch in horror. The film can feel close to home for real-life cyberbullying stories that have led to serious consequences, especially within a close-knit community of high school. It also highlights online trolls, carelessly posting insults from the safety net of being anonymous and behind a computer screen. house in Los Angeles, where each political messages, they go to ral- because it’s a statement that this “It’s a very serious topic, a relatable room housed one of the main actors, lies. But if there’s a social message type of filmmaking is the future,” drama dressed as a horror movie,” said all connected through the Internet as tucked into them, all the better,” he Bekmambetov said. producer Timur Bekmambetov. “We’re they were filmed. added. “We’re spending more and more using horror movie language, but the “It’s really effective to serving how Bekmambetov believes the way in time living in the virtual world, and it story is about one of the biggest prob- authentic this is,” said executive pro- which Unfriended is filmed, a method means we should tell stories about lems on the Internet.” ducer Jason Blum, whose Blumhouse he calls ‘screenshot movie,’ will our behavior and how we commu- Unfriended, released by Comcast Productions, known for horror movies become more prevalent in filmmaking nicate. We talk differently in real life Corp’s Universal Pictures, was an such as Paranormal Activity and The as the world becomes more digital. when we’re chatting, we’re not react- experimental project, made for less than Purge, joined Unfriended last August. “It was very important for me to ing the same way — we are different.” $1m. It was filmed in a six-bedroom “People don’t go to movies for make this movie for theatrical release, Reuters

Zayn Malik thankful for Liam Payne — were usually the ones to make these quickly after having a child. type of speeches at such events. Winslet said: “It’s getting worse because peo- ‘amazing’ bandmates He added: “I’d also like to take this moment to ple keep talking about it, they keep saying, ‘Look thank four of the best guys that I ever met whilst how great she looks three weeks post-baby. Wow, ayn Malik made his first red carpet appear- being in the band and doing all the amazing things fantastic.’ Not wow fantastic, wow sick. That’s not ance since quitting One Direction last month that I did. Some of the things that we did will stay right, that’s not possible. Zand thanked his “amazing” former bandmates with me for the rest of my life.” “My little boy is 16-months-old now and it’s only at the Asian Awards 2015. Malik, who is engaged to Little Mix star Perrie in the last three or four months, honestly, that I’ve The singer was honoured for his Outstanding Edwards, departed the group last month to lead a felt truly and completely back to where I was before Contribution to Music at the awards gala, reports more “normal” life outside the spotlight. I had him. That is the right way around. A lot of femalefirst.co.uk. focus has been put on it its how you feel, your own The 22-year-old, who quit the chart-topping band Kate Winslet doesn’t want to health and your family, the health of your baby. last month, was presented with the honour by his Those things are important,” reports femalefirst. friend and collaborator DJ Naughty Boy on Friday look ‘fantastic’ post delivery co.uk. night. The 39-year-old actress, who also has two chil- Collecting the award, Malik, who showed off his ctress Kate Winslet has insisted she would dren from her previous relationships, admitted she newly shaved head, told the audience he was “not rather not look fantastic straight after giv- is a fan of feeding a baby naturally and says she really a guy of many words” and said his bandmates Aing birth because she thinks it’s “sick” eats a lot so she is able to provide for her little one. — Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and when women go back to their original shape too Agencies | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | COMICS & MORE 13

BABY BLUES

Hoy en la Historia HAGAR THE HORRIBLE April 20, 2010 An explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and triggered the world’s largest accidental marine oil spill 1990: The Soviet Union cut off 85 percent of gas supplies to Lithuania to quell demands for independence ZITS 1993: Phileas Fogg’s fictional record of rounding the world in 80 days was broken by French yachtsman Bruno Peyron by one day 2000: The UN said 16 million people in East Africa were in danger of starvation 2010: General Reynaldo Bignone, former military ruler of Argentina, was jailed for human rights abuses Picture: Getty Images © 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

ACCORDION, BAGPIPES, BANJO, BASSOON, BELL, BUGLE, CASTANETS, CELLO, CLARINET, CLAVIER, CONCERTINA, CORNET, CYMBALS, DRUM, DULCIMER, EUPHONIUM, FLUEGELHORN, FLUTE, FRENCH HORN, GONG, GUITAR, HARMONICA, HARMONIUM, HARP, HARPSICHORD, KAZOO, KOTO, LUTE, LYRE, MANDOLIN, MARIMBA, OCARINA, ORGAN, PIANO, RECORDER, SITAR, TAMBOURINE, TIMPANI, TROMBONE, TRUMPET, TUBA, VIBES, VIOLA, VIOLIN, WHISTLE, ZITHER. | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 14 CROSSWORDS

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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. | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | CINEMA 15

NOVO CHILD 44 SCREEN 1 Big Game (2D/Action) A disgraced member of the military police 10:10am, 12:00noon, 1:50, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45 & 11:45pm investigates a series of nasty child murders during SCREEN 2 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2D/Action) the Stalin-era Soviet Union. 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:000midnight SCREEN 3 The Last Knights (2D/Action) 10:15am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:35 & 11:55pm Directors: Daniel Espinosa SCREEN 4 The Cobbler (2D/Comedy) Writers: Richard Price, Tom Rob Smith 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00pm Stars: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace SCREEN 5 The Unbeatables (2D/Animation) 11:00am & 1:00pm Child 44 (2D/Drama) 3:00, 5:45, 8:30 & 11:15pm SCREEN 6 In Fear (2D/Horror) 11:30am, 3:30, 7:30 & 11:30pm Cake (2D/Drama) 1:30, 5:30 & 9:30pm SCREEN 7 Hadeed (2D/Arabic) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER Kill Me Three Times (2D/Action) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00pm&12:00midnight SCREEN 8 Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 12:00noon. 2:45, 5:30, 8:15 & 11:00pm SCREEN 9 Fast & Furious 7 (IMAX 2D/Action) 10:30am, 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10 & 11:50pm SCREEN 10 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2D/Action) 11:30am, 3:30, 7:30 & 11:30pm Big Game (2D/Action) 1:30, 5:30 & 9:30pm MALL

SCREEN 1 O Kadhal Kanmani (Tamil) 2:00pm Kill Me Three Times (2D/Action) 4:30pm Mall Cop (2D/Action) 6:15pm In Fear (2D/Horror) 8:00pm Hadeed (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 11:30pm SCREEN 2 The Unbeatables (2D/Animation) 2:30pm Cinderella (2D/Drama) 4:15pm Big Game (2D/Action) 6:15pm Ennum Eppozhum (2D/Malayalam) 8:15pm Child 44 (2D/Drama) 11:00pm SCREEN 3 Cake (2D/Drama) 2:30pm Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 4:15, 8:45 & 11:00pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 6:30pm

LANDMARK SCREEN 1 The Unbeatables (2D/Animation) 2:30pm Cake (2D/Drama) 4:15pm Mall Cop (2D/Action) 6:00pm In Fear (2D/Horror) 7:45pm Hadeed (2D/Arabic) 9:15pm Child 44 (2D/Drama) 11:00pm SCREEN 2 Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 2:30, 6:45 & 9:00pm Cinderella (2D/Drama) 4:45pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 11:15pm SCREEN 3 Kill Me Three Times (2D/Action) 2:30pm O Kadhal Kanmani (Tamil) – 4:00pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 6:30pm Ennum Eppozhum (2D/Malayalam) 8:30pm Big Game (2D/Action) 11:15pm

ROYAL PLAZA

SCREEN 1 Mr. X (2D/Hindi) 2:30pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 4:45pm Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 7:00 & 11:15 Mall Cop (2D/Action) 9:30pm SCREEN 2 Mall Cop (2D/Action) 2:30pm Kill Me Three Times (2D/Action) 4:30pm Big Game (2D/Action) 6:30pm Mr. X (2D/Hindi) 8:30pm Last Knights (2D/Action) 11:00pm SCREEN 3 The Unbeatables (2D/Animation) 3:00pm Cake (2D/Drama) 5:00pm Hadeed (2D/Arabic) 7:00pm Child 44 (2D/Drama) 9:00pm In Fear (2D/Horror) 11:30pm

WESTEND PARK SCREEN 1 O Kadhal Kanmani (Tamil) 9:45pm Ennum Eppozhum (Mal) 4:15 & 7:00pm | MONDAY 20 APRIL 2015 | 16 DOHA EVENTS

David Batchelor: Rainbow QRC Drift Flatlands Park Championship Exhibition Round 6

Until 21 April Until 16 May 23-24 April Venue: VCUQatar Gallery Venue: 1 & 18 La Croisette, Porto Arabia Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Admission: Free – The Pearl-Qatar Venue: Qatar Racing Club Venue: Free Venue: Free ‘Flatlands Remix’ brings together Time: 10:00-20.00 Origami David Batchelor’s intricate and vibrant Round 6 of the National Drift Family drawings, as well as his more recent Join with your children for a fun family Championship. Following the success Workshop exploration into painting. Held in activity “Rainbow Park” at The Pearl- of Formula Drift Qatar, the coming partnership with the British Council Qatar, where children will consider art as season promises an action packed as part of the British Festival 2015, the art of lifestyle and culture by playing smoke filled championship with this exhibition is based on David and being creative with unharmful competitors from across the arab 25 April Batchelor’s recent solo exhibition colored sand and enabling them to build world. More information at VENUE: Katara Art Studios ‘Flatlands’ (2013). and create different shapes. www.qrczone.com. ADMISSION: QR100 Time:14:00-29:00

Every Saturday, from 2 to 7 pm Wael Shawky Marvellous IWED for all age groups. Origami is the Comes To Creatures: 2015 Japanese art of paper folding. Doha Animal Fables In It is fun and relaxing and require nothing more than a piece of Islamic Art square sheet of paper. Paper folding has been shown to aid relaxation, concentration, hand Until 16 August 29 April — 02 May Until 11 July eye co-ordination and memory. To Venue: Mathaf: Arab Museum Of Venue: Doha Exhibition Center Venue: Museum Of Islamic Art register e-mail education@katara. Modern Art, Ground Floor Galleries Adission: Free Admission: Free net or call 44080233. Admission: Free Time: 12:00 — 22:00 Time: 11:00 - 18:00 (Monday closed) This exhibition focuses on the real and mythical animals IWED is a wedding exhibition that will Wael Shawky produces film series based that feature in the legends, feature trend-setting facets to deliver on literature and historical narratives, tales, and fables of the Islamic a unique and superficial experience in using a visual language that mixes world. Divided into the natural planning an exquisite day of perfection. fictional storytelling and documentary quadrants of earth, air, fire, The International Wedding Exhibition Ismael Azzam: styles. The exhibition presents two newly and water, these marvellous and Fashion Show Doha bring wedding completed film trilogies, each inspired by trends and opportunity of connecting For Them - creatures serve as the Exhibition stories and scripts of literature; Cabaret introductions and bridges for the the services providers to set up for the Crusades (2010-2014) and Al Araba Al stories in which they feature. big occasion. Madfuna (2012-2015). UNTIL 31 AUGUST VENUE: Qatar Museums Gallery Katara IN FOCUS ADMISSION: Free by Cheryl Dolan 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.

The Vision Conference 2015

27 APRIL - 28 APRIL VENUE: Qatar National Convention Center ADMISSION: FREE Time: 9:00-21:00

Qatar Green Building Conference ‘The Vision 2014’ will address sustainability issues and focus on providing solutions to some of the most significant challenges for the built environment in the future. For more information visit: http://www.qatargbc.org/ Send your photos to [email protected]. Please mention where the photo was taken. A myna seen at the MIA Park. Send your event details to [email protected]