Community Community The ‘Qatar The Qatar Primary Lacrosse School Choir Association P6of the Year’ competition P16 (QLA) hosts its inaugural will be adjudicated by Qatar Lacrosse international youth choral Invitational Tournament expert Greg Beardsell. on Friday noon.

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INTERACTION: Susan Parker-Leavy at one of MIA Library's story time sessions. Books are us COVER Susan Parker-Leavy, Head of MIA Library, and Abeer al-Kuwari, STORY Director of Research and Learning at QNL, on why, they believe, the digital platform will not obviate the need for libraries. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Jolly LLB 2 Shukla and Annu Kapoor in lead roles. A courtroom drama DIRECTION: which satirises the notion of the Indian legal system, the story WRITTEN BY: Subhash Kapoor follows Jagdishwar Mishra (Kumar), a lawyer who fi ghts a Emergency 999 CAST: Sudhanva Deshpande, Avijit Dutt, Nikhil Dwivedi case against the ruthless and powerful lawyer Pramod Mathur Worldwide Emergency Number 112 SYNOPSIS: The State vs Jolly LLB 2 or commonly known as (Kapoor). Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 simply Jolly LLB 2 is a 2017 Indian black comedy fi lm, written Local Directory 180 and directed by Subhash Kapoor. A sequel to the 2013 fi lm Jolly LOCATIONS: Roxy Cinema, Gulf Mall, Asian Town, International Calls Enquires 150 LLB, the fi lm stars Akshay Kumar, , Saurabh Villaggio, Royal Plaza, The Mall, Landmark, City Centre Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 The Space Between Us from a story by Stewart Schill, Lewis and Allan Loeb. The Qatar Airways 40253374 Directed by: Peter Chelsom fi rst human born on Mars travels to Earth for the fi rst time, Written by: Allan Loeb experiencing the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes. He Cast: Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfi eld, Carla Guginoi embarks on an adventure with a street smart girl to discover Synopsis: The Space Between Us is a 2017 American how he came to be. romantic science fi ction fi lm directed by Peter Chelsom, produced by Richard B. Lewis, and written by Allan Loeb, Locations: Gulf Mall, Royal Plaza, Villaggio, City Center ote Unquo u te Q Mall Cinema (1): The Space Movie (2D) 7:15pm; Heartbeats Between Us (2D) 2pm; John Wick: (2D) 9pm; Singam 3 (Tamil) Just play. Have fun. Chapter 2 (2D) 4:45pm; Singam 10:45pm. Enjoy the game. 3 (Tamil) 6:45pm; Rings 3 (2D) Rings 3 (2D) 9:45pm; John Wick: Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 9:30pm; Singam 3 (Tamil) 11:15pm. Chapter 2 (2D) 11:30pm. (2): The Lego Batman Movie (2D) Mall Cinema (2): The Lego Landmark Cinema (2): The 2pm; The Lego Batman Movie – Michael Jordan Batman Movie (2D) 2:30pm; The Lego Batman Movie (2D) 3pm; (2D) 4pm; Singam 3 (Tamil) 6pm; Lego Batman Movie (2D) 4:30pm; The Lego Batman Movie (2D) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2D) 9pm; Jolly LLB2 (Hindi) 6:30pm; John 5pm; The Lego Batman Movie Jolly LLB2 (Hindi) 11:15pm. Wick: Chapter 2 (2D) 9pm; Jolly (2D) 7pm; Jolly LLB2 (Hindi) 9pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace LLB2 (Hindi) 11:15pm. Jolly LLB2 (Hindi) 11:15pm. (3): Balu Mahi (Urdu) 2:15pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Singam 3 Landmark Cinema (3): Balu Space Between Us (2D) 5pm; Balu (Tamil) 2:45pm; Kung Fu Yoga Mahi (Urdu) 2pm; The Space Mahi (Urdu) 7pm; Rings 3 (2D) (2D) 5pm; The Lego Batman Between Us (2D) 4:45pm; John 9:45pm; John Wick: Chapter 2 Community Editor Movie (2D) 6:45pm; Balu Mahi Wick: Chapter 2 (2D) 7pm; Kung (2D) 11:15pm. Kamran Rehmat (Urdu) 8:45m; John Wick: Chapter Fu Yoga (2D) 9:15pm; Singam 3 Asian Town Cinema: Singam e-mail: [email protected] 2 (2D) 11:30pm. (Tamil) 11pm. 3 (Tamil) 6, 7, 9 & 10pm; Jolly Telephone: 44466405 Landmark Cinema (1): Singam Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): LLB 2 (Hindi) 6:15pm; Jomonte 3 (Tamil) 2:15pm; Heartbeats Jolly LLB2 (Hindi) 2pm; Singam 3 Suvisheshangal (Malayalam) 6:15 Fax: 44350474 (2D) 5pm; Singam 3 (Tamil) 7pm; (Tamil) 4:30pm; The Lego Batman & 9:15pm. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

photographs and interviews with the artists. Qatari Folk singing programme Round 3 The exhibition refl ects two years of WHEN: Thursday, Friday until April 28 WHERE: Losail International Circuit research undertaken by the Fondation WHERE: Beach 15, Katara TIME: 10am Giacometti and the Musée national Picasso- TIME: 6pm to 10pm WHEN: March 23, 24 and 25 Paris, which reveals for the fi rst time the Residents will have the opportunity to watch Qatar SuperStock 600 is a new road previously unknown relationship between and enjoy authentic Qatari musical arts and folk racing championship organised by Qatar these two artists, who, despite an age gap of singing every weekend until April 28, 2017 at Motor Motorcycle Federation and Losail twenty years, shared many moments, both Katara. Circuit Sports Club. personal and professional. The second edition of this cultural show The championship will have 12 races over The exhibition is organised in six sections, dubbed as ‘The Revival of Qatar’s Musical 6 rounds at the Losail International Circuit. evoking diff erent aspects of each artist’s Heritage and Qatari Folk Singing Programme’ The riders are competing using one- production, including the development is in line with Katara’s continuous eff orts to make bikes that will be used for the rest of their work as young artists through to preserve the heritage of Qatar’s ancestors. of the season, a stocked 600cc bike. The their modernist creations, showing the Some sideline activities at the event include organisers bill it as “a great chance for every correspondences between their works, the training sessions, competitions, exhibitions, competitor to test themselves and fight for infl uence of the surrealist movement, and the documentary research, publications, and the title in fair racing conditions and in a return to realism during the post-war period. lectures and seminars. professional environment”. The exhibition will be accompanied by a Grandstand and Paddock area are open series of lectures and an extensive education Chamber Music at MIA: Telemann for free to all the spectators. programme, as well as a self-guided Concerto for Four Violins handbook for the visitors. WHEN: March 2 Al Gannas A richly illustrated catalogue published as TIME: 6pm (For school students) co-edition with Flammarion will accompany WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Until March 31, 2017 the exhibition, featuring new essays by art The monthly free chamber music concert by 9am–Noon EVENTS historians and the curators of the exhibition. members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Al Gannas Society in the atrium of Museum of Islamic Art will Free (For boys only, requires registration) Chaliyar Sports Fest ’17 be on March 2, with the West Bay skyline as a Al Gannas association is participating in WHEN: February 14 (today) backdrop. No tickets or reservations required. the “Our culture is a school” programme, WHERE: Al Wakrah Sports Stadium All ages welcome. Seating will be on a fi rst- by organising many activities for the TIME: 7:30AM come fi rst-serve basis. students every Monday and Wednesday of The Chaliyar Sports Fest ’17 is being the week. conducted by Chaliyar Doha as part of the Secrets of the Simpsons These activities include explanations on Qatar National Sport Day. The festival will WHEN: March 5 hunting and related items tools, kinds of be inaugurated by famous Indian footballer TIME: 7:30pm to 9:30pm falcons and preys, in addition to workshop and Kerala Blasters striker Muhammad Rafi WHERE: Shangri-La Hotel on how to carry a falcon, set a traditional at 7:30am. In this fun-fi lled PG13-rated presentation tent (made of goat & camel heir), prepare The event will start with a colourful loaded with cartoon clips, Mike Reiss, a traditional Arabic coffee and start a fire. For procession of children, families and four-time Emmy Award winning writer of the further details, visit katara.net participants from various member Simpsons show, tells you the stories and secrets associations of Chaliyar Doha. This will be Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from from behind the show: dealing with celebrity Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend followed by a march past of the competing 1963 until tomorrow) guests, surprising critics (including George DATE: Until February 25, 2017 teams. WHERE: Mathaf: Arab Museum of HW Bush) and even more surprising fans (Pope WHERE: Eastern Gallery, 4th Floor, The festival will feature football, tug-of- Modern Art and QM Gallery Al Riwaq Benedict). Museum of Islamic Art war and other competitions for men, women WHEN: Until April 16 You do not have to love The Simpsons, or even The temporary exhibition is curated by and children. The winning team will be Qatar Museums presents a monograph of have seen the show, to enjoy this presentation. Qatar Museums’ 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports awarded the rolling trophy at 1pm. one of the most renowned modern artists Mike Reiss has won some of the Museum and presents a unique collection of the Arab world: Dia al-Azzawi. The most prestigious awards in the world of of artefacts from the boxing legend’s career, FCC’s Women’s Sport Festival exhibition, showcasing over 500 works entertainment, including four Emmys and a including photography from Ali’s outdoor WHEN: February 17 across fi fty years and a range of media, aims Peabody Award, during his twenty-six years exhibition bout at the Doha Stadium in Vanitha Sports Fest is being organised by at mapping an itinerary of modernism and writing for The Simpsons. He ran the show in 1971 and memorabilia spanning his journey Friends Cultural Centre Vanithavedi on the profi les the practice of the Iraqi artist. The Season 4, which Entertainment Weekly called to the 1960 Rome Olympics; Ali’s world occasion of Qatar Sport Day on February exhibition is curated by Catherine David, “the greatest season of the greatest show title winning bout against Sonny Liston 17. The competitions are in the following Deputy Director of Musée National d’Art in history.” In 2006, Mike received a Lifetime in 1964 and his final world title winning categories for individuals: walking– Moderne at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Achievement Award from the Animation fight against Leon Spinks in New Orleans 1.5kms; skipping race–100metres; sack Paris. Writers Caucus. in 1978. race–50metres; running race–100metres; Reiss has written jokes for such comedy running race–200metres; lemon running legends as Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, Garry Qatar Music Academy race; shot put; and long jump. For groups, Shandling and Pope Francis! (For school students) the competitions are 4 x 50metres relay race; He is also an award-winning mystery writer, Until March 28, 2017 tug-of-war; Three legged race–50metres; children’s book author and playwright. 11am–2pm and throw ball. A limited number of tickets are on sale at Free (Requires registration) For registration and more details, please the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar Qatar Music Academy focuses on contact telephone numbers: 55643799, offi ces in West Bay. The price is QR280 for teaching its students the principles of Arab 66787007, or 55271038. adults and QR180 for children under 15, which and Western music. As part of the “Our includes dinner. Culture is a School” programme, Qatar Senorita– Ladies Night Qatar Superstock 600 Championship Music Academy has offered interested WHERE: The Club at St. Regis schools the opportunity to attend various WHEN: Tuesdays workshops. TIME: 7pm These workshops will include an The Club at St. Regis promises the ‘fi nest introduction to Arab and Western music weeknight in town with Cuban and Latin and instruments, as well as the teachers rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The dress Motocross World Championship giving a brief overview of the educational code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” and WHEN: February 24, 25 music programmes at the Academy. For there are no entrance fees. WHERE: Losail Motocross Track further details, visit katara.net For more information, please call 4446- The opening round of the 2017 FIM MXGP 0105. World Championship will take place at the Fitness Training Losail Motocross Track for fi fth time in a DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Picasso-Giacometti row. General access is free-of-charge, while TIME: 6pm-7pm WHEN: February 22 to May 21 a Paddock ticket costs QR100 for the two VENUE: MIA Park WHERE: Fire Station Artist In Residence days. VIP tickets are going for QR1,000 for There are fitness classes in the park on This exhibition brings together more than the two days. For details of what’s included Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights 120 works by Picasso and Giacometti, drawn in the Paddock and VIP tickets, please visit between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of from the collections of the Musée national the Losail Circuit Sports Club website. The fitness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun Picasso-Paris and the Fondation Giacometti tickets will be available at the Welcome way to train and also meet new people in in Paris, as well as exceptional loans from Centre of the Losail Circuit Sports Club the open and friendly group atmosphere. French and other international collections, during the week of the event. More information, from Bootcamp, Qatar covering paintings, sculptures, sketches, Revival of Qatar’s musical heritage and or [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The glint of print Susan Parker-Leavy, Head of MIA Library, and Abeer al-Kuwari, Director of Research and Learning at QNL, on what endears them to their vocation and how the digital space is not a replacement for the live, physical space of a library. By Anand Holla

DRAWN TO BOOKS: Susan Parker-Leavy says she loves her job because “variety is the spice of life and at the MIA library, you always have something new happening”.

he very existence of of the top librarians in Qatar for a of school groups visiting. Since the of codices or manuscript books services to the community by libraries, the great talk in a two-part series. Here are opening, the library has evolved written on parchment or paper as off ering access to online resources American poet, dramatist excerpts from chats with Susan from a serious place for scholars to physical objects), digitised copies containing e-books, journals, and literary critic T. S. Parker-Leavy, the Head of Museum study Islamic Art, into a more open of our rare books and manuscripts academic articles, magazines, Eliot said, aff ords the best of Islamic Art (MIA) Library, and community-based library which which are available via the QNL children’s books, music streaming, evidenceT that we may yet have hope Abeer al-Kuwari, Director of now off ers services to everyone from website, book clubs for book lovers, and much more. It was very for the future of man. Research and Learning at Qatar serious scholars, tourist, general adult colouring for people who need important to QNL to start engaging February is Library Lovers’ National Library (QNL). public, VIPs, museum staff , families to de-stress, Collectors Club for with the community and provide Month, which means the entire and children of all ages. A few of private collectors of Islamic Art, access to knowledge and learning month is dedicated to the people What special role does the the things we have on off er include: teacher training in library literacy opportunities in support of the who love whole buildings devoted library you head play for the story times for children, object and many other activities. Everyone development of the community. to the reading, housing, organising, community it serves, and how? handling for special needs visitors, is welcome to the MIA Library! Despite the fact that the library categorising, fi nding, studying, and Susan Parker-Leavy: The MIA books about Qatar for tourists, rare Abeer al-Kuwari: Since the building is still under construction, otherwise loving books. Library has over 2,000 visitors books and manuscripts for in-depth announcement of the QNL project QNL was able to reach out to Community caught up with four every month with a large number study of Codicology (the study in 2012, it started providing several diff erent types of users and Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

COLLAGE: A slew of QM publications; right; QNL participating in QF Darb Al Sai Tent with original story illustrated by a Qatari illustrator. Libraries will always be needed as they provide a place for specialist research which can’t be found on the Internet and expert librarians who can help you dig for really difficult to find information — Susan Parker-Leavy Libraries are capable of adapting to all new trends in seeking knowledge. I still believe that print books will remain popular and will not disappear anytime soon, as some believe — Abeer al-Kuwari

who work with me to create a very research which can’t be found on the be available worldwide as a digital welcoming environment for the Internet and expert librarians who copy via the Qatar Digital Library visitors. We work in both Arabic can help you dig for really diffi cult — http://www.qdl.qa/en and English. to fi nd information. Especially, in Abeer al-Kuwari: Libraries are Abeer al-Kuwari: I fi nd that the area of fi ne arts and children’s capable of adapting to all new trends working in a library atmosphere literature, it is often much nicer to in seeking knowledge, adding to this RARE: The oldest book in the collection is “Ymago mundi incipit: Prima whether virtual or actual is very look at a real book with beautiful the digital format of information figura.” by Pierre D’Ailly. It was printed in 1483. D’Ailly not only stressed the idea inspiring. Facilitating the access images than simply digital images and learning. Many libraries are now that the world was a sphere, he also proposed the existence of a western sea to knowledge to the public and on a screen. Libraries also provide utilising digital devices like tablets route to . His book was a decisive influence on navigators of the time, providing them with diff erent a physical place for people to study, and iPads for users through which especially Columbus. learning opportunities is self- use free Wi-Fi and participate in they can read online periodicals, and rewarding. Libraries’ impact on book-related activities. Libraries books. Video gaming is also popular has off ered many programmes happening. Every day we have societies is invaluable and I’m very can act as a hospital for the mind in libraries for teens where they can like book discussions, research diff erent sorts of people visiting happy to be part of QNL. and a place for people to feel a sense gather and conduct competitions. workshops, and trainings, etc. These the library and looking at a wide of community. At MIA, we try to It is always interesting to see how programmes are becoming popular range of information. As a librarian, What do you think makes the combine the old with the new, for librarians are able to benefi t from among the library patrons which are I spend about half my day or more library a bastion of knowledge example the oldest book in the what is trending in the digital world; evident from the high demands on out in the library, working with and wisdom even as digital collection is “Ymago mundi incipit: such as the mobile app “Pokémon registrations. visitors running programmes or media and devices take over Prima fi gura.” by Pierre D’Ailly. It GO” where many libraries around helping fi nd information and books. our lives? Also, is integrating was printed in 1483. D’Ailly not only the world invited patrons to visit What is the best part about However, I’m also responsible for into the digital platform the stressed the idea that the world their libraries and hunt for their being a librarian and getting to ordering new books, cataloguing way ahead for the traditional was a sphere, he also proposed the favourite Pokémons. This created spend endless hours with books books, and doing other related libraries? existence of a western sea route additional publicity and presented all around you? tasks. These things I do at my Susan Parker-Leavy: Libraries to India. His book was a decisive libraries as a modern space for joyful Susan Parker-Leavy: I love computer, in my offi ce. So I have need to stay relevant and incorporate infl uence on navigators of the time, learning. On the other hand, I still my job because variety is the spice the best of both worlds. Working digital technologies into their off ers. especially Columbus. This book believe that print books will remain of life and at the MIA library, with good people is also important Libraries will always be needed as is available for viewing in the MIA popular and will not disappear you always have something new and I have an international staff they provide a place for specialist Rare Book Room but soon it will anytime soon, as some believe. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY ICAI Doha wins ‘2nd Best Chapter Overseas Award’

The Doha Chapter of ICAI (ICAI Doha) has won the “2nd Best Chapter Overseas Award” at the 67th and Nilesh Vikamsey, vice-president of ICAI, and was received by Doha Chapter chairman Raja Annual Function of ICAI held recently in New Delhi. It competed against 28 other ICAI regional Gopalakrishnan and vice chairman Gaurav Kakkar. chapters. Gopalakrishnan said, “This award is in recognition of the [work we have done.] The support from The award is given for professional excellence as demonstrated by the organisation of high our generous sponsors, members, guidance from past chairmen of the chapter and tireless quality seminars, services for members and students of the chapter, and social responsibility of dedicated eff ort from the members of the Executive Committee has been instrumental in this the chapter towards the society. The award was presented by Devaraja Reddy, president of ICAI, maiden achievement.”

International choral expert to judge ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’ competition

he ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’ competition, recently launched by Doha College in partnershipT with the Shangri-La Hotel Doha and fronted by QPSCoY ambassador Dana Alfardan, has said that international youth choral expert Greg Beardsell will be an adjudicator for the fi nal of the competition. In addition to contributing to the judging panel, Greg will also run workshops for each choir competing in the fi nal, thanks to support from DNA Records. Greg is a leading specialist in music education and performance. He is Artistic Director of the International Youth Choirs Festival to be held at the Royal Albert Hall, London in April; Musical Director of the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, the Irish Alena Pyne Greg Beardsell Youth Choir and the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland; Deputy BBC Symphony Chorus, London children singing with the Cross choral music expert Alena Pyne, take diploma exams in singing and Artistic Director of the National Bach Choir and the London Border Orchestra of Ireland. founder and conductor of the Doha music direction with the ABRSM. Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Symphony Chorus and collaborated He said of Qatar’s upcoming Youth and Junior Choirs, Assistant Adding sparkle to the fi nal of the Choral Director for the Gabrieli with conductors such as Marin competition, “I am delighted and Conductor with Qatar Concert Qatar Primary School of the Year Consort and Players’ education Alsop, Edward Gardner and the late honoured to be part of this exciting Choir (formerly Doha Bach Choir), Competition, the Doha Junior Choir initiative, Gabrieli ROAR. Sir Colin Davis. He has conducted new venture and cannot wait to and who most recently worked as have been invited to sing as special He works worldwide as a the National Youth Orchestras come and meet choirs from across assistant Choir Master with Qatar guests. The Doha Junior Choir, conductor, workshop leader and of Ireland and Ulster, the City of the country, who will bring music Philharmonic Orchestra’s children’s are a well-versed children’s group presenter and has adjudicated at London Sinfonia, the Bournemouth from across the world to share choir. Irish-born, Alena has studied that have participated in numerous the Grand Finals of the UK ‘Choir Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster with their peers. It will be a true and been involved in music all her events in Qatar and elsewhere, they of the Year’ competition and the Orchestra. celebration and demonstration of life and is passionate about music will perform one of their wonderful Llangollen Music Eisteddfod. Most recently, he conducted the Qatar’s diversity. I have never been education especially for children. pieces, to share the love of music In recent years, Greg has held the 2017 Peace Proms in Liverpool. to the Middle East before and am She read music in Trinity College and inspire the fi nalists. Alena directorships of the Bournemouth The Peace Proms celebrate culture really looking forward to learning Dublin, is a qualifi ed piano teacher expressed her joy at the new event: Symphony Chorus and Ulster and diversity and promote peace, more about Qatar and its rich and also studied the Irish harp. “This is all so exciting and positive. Youth Choir and has worked with unity and tolerance through music. cultural heritage.” Alena is currently studying at Qatar We will support this great initiative the St. Endellion Festival Chorus, The grand fi nale comprised 3,000 Also on the panel will be local Music Academy in preparation to in any way possible.” Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Sales assistant to hotel owner

Holiday Home employs about 100 people in Mahendra Chaulagain Birtamod, Nepal.

with no means to pay the fees of an English- also funded the construction of a temple, By Usha Wagle Gautam SUCCESS STORY medium school, studies on scholarship. “My public toilets and libraries in multiple father gave me birth, but Mahendra is like schools. he is getting more salary than he expected. another father – he has given me education But that’s not all. Chaulagain is one of the here is a three-star hotel with “With this salary, I don’t have to go abroad.” and a good future.” top Nepali entrepreneurs in Qatar. He owns 45 rooms in the bustling town In 2007, with the investment of $0.8 The school also has a large number of Woodland Contracting and General Services, of Birtamod, 440km east of million, Chaulagain built Dipjal Boarding computers, which are used to give villagers Al Khouri Manpower Supply, and Service & Kathmandu. Qatar-based School nearby. The school provides English computer education free of charge. Clearance Company in Qatar. Mahendra Chaulagain is the owner medium education to children. It has 950 Chaulagain has also launched his And he has Qatar to thank for his good ofT the meticulously-built Holiday Home. students and 100 staff members. own manpower agency – New Pathivara fortune. He cannot stop praising the country Chaulagain is from a humble family of The school also provides scholarships to Placement Services. The agency sends a large for the role it played in his success. “All credit farmers and fi rst came to the oil-rich country deserving students. Manik BK, a poor student number of youth to Qatar. Chaulagain has goes to Qatar.” in 1996, starting as a sales assistant. Now, 21 years later, Chaulagain is the owner of a property that is worth around US $1.4 million and employs about 100 people. The town of Birtamod is not that tourist- rich. “The reason I chose this city instead of Kathmandu for the hotel is that I wanted to give something to my hometown.” The hotel off ers lower room rates than similar hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara, another tourist town west of the capital city. “The fi rst thing is to provide jobs, then give good hospitality to customers, and then the profi ts will come.” Holiday Home is increasingly attracting tourists from neighbouring India, who can visit Nepal without having to obtain a visa. “They didn’t have a fi ne place to stay [in Birtamod]; but now they have one.” An increasing number of local tourists are also choosing to rent rooms in Holiday Home. “Business is gradually picking up,” says Chaulagain. The hotel has made a large number of people Birtamod happy. 90-year-old Tek Raj Basnet says that his friend’s grandson’s hotel has made him proud. The 55-room hotel is much more than the town folks had expected. Rudra Pandey, who works at the hotel, said Building of the school set up by Mahendra Chaulagain. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY

Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association hosts family fiesta

The Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) organised its third Family Fiesta at Al-Jazeera involving the creation of an artwork from waste. Magician Mohammed Idris entertained the crowd Academy ground recently. A large number of families attended the event, which had something with his performance, while Social Forum had a live martial arts demonstration. A large number of for everyone – cooking contests for women, drawing contests for children, henna for girls and stalls were also set up, selling food, clothes, plants and books. Nasreen Shabbir was the chief guest, women, salad making for fathers and children, and a team challenge for children aged 8-17 while Dr Nayana Waagh was the guest of honour. KMCA President Abdullah Monu also attended.

conference: “It was great to see how 0.929 seconds. cool Takamitsu Matsui was as he Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief No. 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC caught up with the leader. I hope Representative, Middle East and we can continue to bring up young North Africa Representative drivers like him.” Offi ce, Toyota Motor Corporation, No. 31 TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT, said: “We are overjoyed with this takes home GT300 championship still going strong in the leader’s championship win by the No. 25 position, mirrored the ‘no-tire TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC team and change’ tactic and only switched the podium fi nish by the No. 31 he Toyota camp had Championship titles. for the team. from Koki Saga to Yuichi Nakayama TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT team. reasons to rejoice at The early stages of the all- Lap 15 into the race marked a pit in a bid to fi nish strong. We congratulate the Toyota team the 2016 AUTOBACS important race belonged to No. 31 stop for most cars, but foregoing the Having reserved its full-throttle for their excellent and inspiring SUPER GT series, as a TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT – driven regulatory halt was of much tactical for the fi nal stages of the race, No. performance throughout the thrilling encounter in by Koki Saga and Yuichi Nakayama interest to the No. 25 TOYOTA 86 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC came championship. Finishing on a theT fi nal round (Round 8) resulted – that glided comfortably in the MC VivaC that was now lagging back from behind to clock an high will lend the drivers and the in a victorious No. 25 TOYOTA 86 leading position through the fi rst behind in the tenth spot. It headed incredible speed with the leaders support staff a world of confi dence MC VivaC passing the checkered turn and beyond. Early threat to towards the pit lane but took of the pack. What then ensued was and momentum for the next fl ag, with No. 31 TOYOTA PRIUS its spot came from competitor car only half the time compared to a close contest for the ultimate championship.” apr GT competing brilliantly for No. 65 that made futile attempts to competitors by skipping the tire- prize. Takamitsu Matsui held on Yoshitsugu added: “Participating a second spot fi nish. The much- exploit any gaps. Well behind in the change and bringing Takamitsu to the pace while his competitor and excelling in such racing awaited contest was held on a dry competition, the eventual winner Matsui on the driver’s seat. He Yuichi Nakayama tried in vain to initiatives lays the foundations course and under bright, clear skies of the race had a lukewarm start to immediately started making hold off the charge. Finally, in lap in our journey towards building at the Motegi Twin Ring in Tochigi the race. an eff ect on the proceedings by 34 of the nail-biting contest, No. impressive, ‘ever-better’ cars that Prefecture, Japan. No. 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC overtaking competing car No. 65 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC passed bring satisfaction and a smile on With this momentous win and lost ground in the opening laps before it could warm up adequately No. 31 TOYOTA PRIUS apr GT our customers’ faces. We thank overall second win of the season, and its driver Takeshi Tsuchiya with the fresh tires. His ability to on a ‘V’ corner, and retained the our racers and customers who the No. 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC seemed visibly reluctant to increase handle the heated contest with marginal lead till it sped passed bestow their confi dence in us, – expertly driven by Takeshi pace. This caution hinted towards calm perseverance was particularly the checkered fl ag. The jubilant and strengthen our research and Tsuchiya and Takamitsu Matsui a possible tactical manoeuvre impressive in the last leg of the winner was trailed by the second development eff orts with their throughout the series – also bagged that would contribute to a strong race, as partner Takeshi Tsuchiya best racer by a fraction of a second, insights and feedback to push the the GT300 class Drivers and Team comeback, and ultimately a victory commented in the post-race press completing the race with a gap of limits of engineering.”

No. 25 TOYOTA 86 MC VivaC during the race. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Youth Forum releases team jerseys for National Sport Day

The Youth Forum recently released the jerseys their team will be wearing for the sports competitions being held on Qatar National Sport Day today. The ceremony was attended by Youth Forum vice- presidents Shanavas Khalid and Saleel Ebrahim, and team manager Thahseen Ameen. Suneer Puthiyotil, Muhammed Shabeer, Naseef Kadannamanna, Absal VK, Sherin Muhammed, Hafeezullah KV, Shameer Manalil, Shuaib Muhammed, Ziyadali also attended. Nissan rewards its top employees at annual Regional Skills Contest

issan Middle East honoured its top sales and service employees from across the region at its annual Regional NSkills Contest event held recently at IMG World in Dubai. The award ceremony comes as part of Nissan’s ongoing strategy to be the leader in providing the best customer service in the region. Over 2,500 Nissan employees participated. During the ceremony, Nissan Middle East Managing Director Samir Cherfan explained how customer service lies at the very heart of Nissan operations. “Here in the Middle East, just as in all of Nissan’s global markets, we focus on delivering the highest levels of customer service, giving customers an experience that goes beyond their expectations. In practice, this involves a major commitment to training Nissan for technicians, service advisers, people in order to create a highly Technical Excellence Competency and supporting me every day.” staff and making sure that every sales and parts, with the objective skilled and motivated workforce, Award, now in its 20th year. This The fi rst place under the Nissan aspect of our service is monitored of realising their capabilities and capable of delivering a superlative year, the accolade was awarded to Service Advisor Excellency and benchmarked. This helps advancing their skills. The awards experience for our customers. Ramesh Rajan from A. A. Al Babtain Competency Award category was to ensure that we provide an span every aspect of the business – Based on what I have seen this Co in Kuwait. won by Atif Khan from Arabian experience that is not only at par from knowledge of Nissan genuine year, I know we are making “What a great thrill and honour Automobiles Co in Dubai and with our customer’s expectations, parts to service advice to sales great progress towards our goal to win this award,” said Ramesh. the winner of the Nissan Sales but one that promotes loyalty to the acumen to technical expertise. of providing the best customer “What’s so gratifying is that it is Executive Excellence Competency Nissan brand.” Cherfan was highly appreciative experience in the automotive other Nissan technical personnel Award category went to Nergis The Nissan Regional Skills of the contest participants: “I industry. I congratulate the who evaluate and judge my work. Oncu from Nissan Otomotiv A.S. in Contest, now in its 20th year, have been greatly impressed and category winners and pay tribute Naturally I’m pleased for the Turkey. In addition, Jethin Alapatt rewards employees that have shown hugely encouraged by the skills to all the participants for their recognition, but much of the Jose from A. A. Al Babtain Co in exemplary performance over the and the commitment I have seen excellence and eff orts.” credit goes to Nissan and my team Kuwait was presented with the fi rst course of the year. The Regional Skills from the competition participants. The oldest and most coveted for putting me through such a place for the Nissan Parts Executive Contest comprises four competitions At Nissan, we invest in our own category is Nissan Service comprehensive training programme Excellence Competency Award. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC

Source: Howstuff works.com Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 4 things you can do today to support your heart health

n the path to good health, it pays to According to the American Heart Association, follow your heart – literally. A healthy losing just 5-10 percent of your body weight can heart is essential to supporting good dramatically reduce your risk of suffering a heart overall health, yet many people ignore attack or stroke. And that leads us to ... the warning signs that their heart is notO as healthy as it could be. Jump start your heart with aerobic exercise To lower your blood pressure and improve Your heart is a muscle, and like other muscles your heart health, expert offers these in your body, exercise strengthens it. So put recommendations. your heart through a workout with activities like walking, biking or hiking to increase your Be deliberate with your diet heart rate. Exercise can also lower your risk of Fruits and vegetables are essential, but pay developing plaque in your arteries, allowing your special attention to their colour too. Vegetables heart to be more efficient in delivering blood and and fruits of different colours offer different nutrients to other parts of your body. nutrients, so mix them up. At the same time, avoid heavily processed foods and those high Stop the stress in sodium. You should also make sure you’re Aside from a poor diet, there may be no larger drinking plenty of water rather than soda or culprit for high blood pressure than stress. energy drinks. Aim for at least eight 8-ounce Successful stress management has been proven glasses every single day. to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. So relax, exercise, meditate, breathe deep or just Balance your BMI have some fun. Whatever you do to burn off If you don’t know your BMI, a quick Internet stress, make it an essential part of your day. You search can lead you to several easy-to-use BMI and your heart will be better for it. calculators. And once you do know your BMI, you can start taking steps to reduce it, if necessary. ©Brandpoint

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

Valentine’s Day arrives and with Venus in your sign, you would think Today is the day for lovers – old and young, new love and older love With Venus the lover transiting your eleventh house of hopes, this means that this will be the best V Day ever, right? Not so fast with Valentine’s day bringing with it a treasure trove of wonderful wishes and friendship today, this Valentine’s is perfect for those of Aries! You are the sign whose motto reads ‘me first’. There’s ‘no we in ways for you and your other half to celebrate. Single? Make fun plans you who are single and want to celebrate the day with friends and me’...unless you make it so. with a single friend after work today. family. If you are in a relationship, doing something with another couple is a good idea.

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

There is a magic feeling in the air today as Valentine’s day comes You are the sign ruled by your heart, so today is a very special day Whatever you do attached Virgos, don’t argue with your significant around. For you, the planet of love and the planet of passion are for you Leos. Valentine’s Day! And with Venus and Mars the planet of other about money, today! It’s Valentine’s Day – a day to celebrate both holed up in your career and reputation zone. Not that romantic, love and passion in your spiritual zone, it’s a day to be extra kind to each other not bicker about money – the main reason couples break right? With that said, it’s time to make it so – for you, for you and your yourself and everyone else. up FYI. partner or for someone you’ve got your eye on.

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

This is your cup of tea day today Librans – Valentine’s Day. The It’s that day of the year when you can openly celebrate your love The stars align for you today on Valentine’s day Sags – with Venus Moon is in your sign today which helps even out the fact that Mars for your other half or your friends if you’re single. The Libra Moon and Mars the planet of passion both transiting your romance and fun the planet of passion and Venus the planet of love are in fiery, transits your twelfth house of secrets and past karma, making it zone. If you have someone to share the day with great, if not, you rambunctious Aries. You’re the moderator in all things love related the perfect time for you to be honest with yourself about your past could always do something with a friend or visit someone who’s not today! relationships and what NOT to do this time around. feeling well or needs a hug?

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

Valentine’s day is an extremely old holiday that goes back to Stop and spend some time today celebrating love and all of the You’re one of the most romantic signs in the entire zodiac so the ‘dark ages’ when it wasn’t a commercial day to buy flowers, varied and diff erent loves in your life. If you have a significant other... Valentine’s Day is always a special day for you. However, with Venus chocolates and sparkly jewellery. Keep that in mind today goats. It’s great. If not, you have friends, family, your pet, your neighbours and the lover in Aries, where she struggles to get behind the holiday, you not about what you buy it’s about the way you treat yourself and co-workers – people you love in varying degrees. might feel worried about money and not having enough to spend on others. your other half. A simple hand written card will always suff ice, Pisces. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 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. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 3. Candidate (9) 1. Strength (9) 8. Finished (4) 2. Answer (9) 9. Expiation (9) 4. Way (4) 10. However (6) 5. Of the moon (5) 11. Avarice (5) 6. Force (6) 14. Suffuse (5) 7. Not any (4) 15. Go first (4) 9. Consent (5) 16. Shirk (5) 11. Serious (5) 18. Judge (4) 12. Pleasing (9) 20. Yet (5) 13. Flattering (9) 21. Elevate (5) 17. Composition (5) 24. Empty (6) 19. Loadstone (6) 25. Song (9) 22. Move furtively (5) 26. Aspersion (4) 23. Indigent (4) 27. Savagery (9) 24. Huge (4) Cryptic Clues

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ACROSS DOWN 3. Something for people to obey or dance 1. He supplies people with the latest round in (9) information (9) 8. Consumes some meat spread (4) 2. Exercises lithe cats become involved in (9) 9. Put in for one stripe, perhaps (9) 4. A step up the ladder (4) 10. Approximate length of an informal adieu 5. Thoughts from Sadie (5) (2-4) 6. Add a very quiet finale (6) Yesterday’s Solutions 11. Finally refusing employment (5) 7. Group of actors start to fish (4) 14. Attire suitable for climbers (3-2) 9. To sleep in it is unfitting (5) QUICK CRYPTIC 15. You won’t hear yourself so described (4) 11. It’s the custom to give us time (5) Across: 1 Tame; 3 Pressing; 8 Lure; 9 Escapade; Across: 1 Toll; 3 Barnacle; 8 Airy; 9 Drawback; 11 16. Possibly smart vehicles (5) 12. Good breeding quality (9) 11 Single-minded; 13 Adroit; Saint Bernard; 13 Custom; 18. He’s wicked when old (4) 13. It may come from a friend, but also from 14 Attire; 17 Afterthought; 20 Adriatic; 21 Zero; 14 Etcher; 17 King of Hearts; 20 Mastodon; 21 20. It must be back before the tenth (5) a foe in fact (9) 21. Bird came out of the pines (5) 17. Half a quarter (5) 22 Entreaty; 23 Uses. Liar; 22 Anecdote; 23 Ogre. 24. Spat in the tank lethargically! (6) 19. Lowers oneself? (6) Down: 1 Talisman; 2 Mariner; 4 Resume; 5 Down: 1 Transact; 2 Lorries; 4 Agreed; 5 Now 25. Watch and see how long the music 22. It may be used for coats of many colours Stagnation; 6 Irate; 7 Glee; and then; 6 Chair; 7 Elks; takes (9) (5) 10 Illiterate; 12 Destroys; 15 Ingress; 16 Strict; 18 10 Stronghold; 12 Preserve; 15 Herring; 16 Afloat; 26. To turn to something fragrant (4) 23. Apparently not the top team (4) 27. Russian compiler’s dog? (3,6) 24. A chore with no alternative but to hurt (4) First; 19 Late. 18 Issue; 19 Emma. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s performance during half-time at Super Bowl 51 has been met with almost universal approval. The game may be remembered as the first Super Bowl to be decided in overtime and for the New England Patriots staging the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history. But Gaga’s show will also be remembered as possibly the best and most spectacular to grace the half-time slot. Speculation had been rife that Gaga may have used her time in the brightest of spotlights to voice her disapproval of President Trump. But apart from briefly opening with a few lines from “God Bless America,” “This Land Is Your Land” and the American Pledge of Allegiance, Gaga performed a medley of her own songs accompanied by what seemed like thousands of dancers. For those who have not seen her show, there are several postings on YouTube. Although the National Football League’s YouTube channel has garnered by far the most views, there is a post with better quality audio at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9LP0jApU1CM

American indie-rockers Cold War Kids release their sixth studio , L.A. Divine, on April 7. SECOND TOPPER: J.P. says he is delighted to be back in the UK top ten with his solo single, September Song. The LP has been preceded by lead single, , which is available now. The accompanying video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbe3oSfUG00 L.A. Divine is the follow-up to 2014’s . Although not quite as successful as two of the band’s previous LPs, the September Song takes J.P. album spawned what is by far their biggest single. First topped both Billboard’s Rock Airplay and Alternative Songs charts. It spent eight weeks in pole position on the latter and remained in the listings for 64 weeks. This made First the second-longest-running single in Alternative Songs Cooper to pole position chart history. The song video is posted at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=SZzJ78FWjl8

providing the vocals on songs by other gradually grew after posting his songs Lisa Hannigan By Geoff rey Rowlands artists.” online. He performed well-attended His success now is in stark contrast to shows in small venues but worked in a A free EP download is available from Irish singer, most of J.P.’s years in the music business. bar to guarantee a steady income. and musician Lisa Hannigan. .P. (John Paul) Cooper already “I started out in bands at school. I was “It wasn’t until about fi ve years ago She began her career as a member of Damien Rice’s band but has a UK number two hit to his always committed to whatever I did in that I decided to take a real shot at decided to become a solo artist in 2007. Her work has received name. He wrote the lyrics and that I’d moan at other band members having a music career. I self-released an considerable critical acclaim and she has enjoyed enormous provided the vocals for Jonas if they didn’t practice because I always EP as a digital download. This sold pretty chart success in her native country. Blue’s 2016 summer smash, wanted to be the best I could be. well as did two more EPs. Lisa’s 2008 debut album, Sea Sew, peaked at number three on PerfectJ Strangers. “Although I’ve become known for “The Dutch dance music producer the Irish chart while 2011’s Passenger and 2016’s At Swim both The song was a top ten hit in 18 more soulful songs, my early musical love was Don Diablo used my vocals on his track, hit number one. All three also sold well in Britain. countries. It reached number one in for the type of grunge music performed The Artist Inside. This was a song for his The free download consists of the album track, Undertow, and Mexico and Poland while also taking pole by bands such as Soundgarden and Pearl father who had passed away from cancer. live performances recorded for the Philadelphia radio station position on America’s Dance Club Songs Jam. The video was dedicated to the best dads WXPN of Anahorish, Snow and a medley of Fall and Prayer For chart. “But there was a lot of blues and soul in the world with all proceeds going to The Dying. “I have to thank my record company beneath the loud guitars. I got deeper the Dutch Cancer Society. The EP is titled Live In Philadelphia. It is available from (no for hooking me up with Jonas Blue,” into that style of music discovering “The people at Island Records had www.) noisetrade.com/lisahannigan. Click on the EP cover smiled 33-year-old J.P. “His manager artists such as Aretha Franklin and seen me in concert and heard my EPs so photo to access the download page. was in a meeting with the people at Donny Hathaway. But I actually have a I was delighted to sign with the label in Only brief previews of each song are posted there. However, Island Records and mentioned Jonas very wide musical taste. I always say I 2014. My last two EPs and singles were the live songs can all be heard in full online. Anahorish is at was looking for someone to work with enjoy all kinds of music from Bjork to Bill released on Island and, as I said earlier, I www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4iz5p_NX3E him. They told him about me and I found Withers.” have them to thank for my involvement Snow can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfs0g_ myself receiving this great instrumental His home city of Manchester also with Jonas Blue on Perfect Strangers.” CbyQc while the Fall/Prayer For The Dying medley is available track. played a part in J.P.’s musical heritage. J.P. describes his current hit, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLUIlkd7vKI “I had the idea for the song lyrics “I grew up in the 1990s when Britpop September Song, as “sweet, simple and There is an off icial video for Undertow. It can be seen at www. and sent back a rough version of Perfect was at its height. Many of the top bands innocent.” youtube.com/watch?v=lSnaQAv77JE Strangers. Jonas loved the story I was around that time came from Manchester “It’s a nostalgic look back to childhood trying to tell, worked his amazing so all the kids wanted to follow in their when the biggest problems you had were Yoko Ono production magic and there I was with footsteps. I don’t think I’d have gone into missing your high school crush over the the new experience of performing on a music if I hadn’t been in such an exciting summer holidays and looking forward to Yoko Ono is co-producing a film which will depict her smash hit single.” environment.” September when you were back at school relationship with the late John Lennon. Having found fame through his work J.P. was also able to cultivate his and could see them again. It’s also about Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten will provide on Perfect Strangers, J.P. is delighted to eclectic musical tastes. remembering all the people you knew a script exploring Yoko and John’s creative collaborations and be back in the UK top ten with his solo “It was so multicultural. I spent at school, wondering what they might often complex love story. The project is still at an early stage so single, September Song. several years singing in a gospel choir. At be doing now and how it would be if you it will almost certainly be 2018 before the film hits cinemas. “I think music fans are taking note the same time though, I was playing in a bumped into them.” Meanwhile, despite turning 84 on February 18, Yoko is still of the featured vocalists on hit singles. rock band and performing acoustic solo With his singles chart success over the active with her own music. Her most recent release is a Singers such as Jess Glynne, Foxes, Sam songs in folk clubs.” last six months and his debut album in remixed version of her 1985 single, Hell In Paradise. The remix Smith and John Newman are just a few J.P. eventually decided to pursue a solo the pipeline, those who fondly remember has proved hugely successful taking top spot on Billboard’s of the people who had hit records in their career but with more soul-based songs J.P. from his time at school must feel Dance Club Songs chart. The accompanying video is posted at own right after becoming known for rather than folk. His handful of followers very proud of their erstwhile friend. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK_YKPQ9Sq4 Tuesday, February 14, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY My character in Running Shaadi closest to me: Taapsee Pannu

women are portrayed in our “That one sentence became the By Subhash K Jha films. They are always loud, basis of Amit’s character. Like I always aggressive, forever singing said, this girl in Running Shaadi is dancing screaming. Yes, all this the closest to the kind of person I ctress Taapsee Pannu is a part of the average Punjabi’s am, while the girl in Pink was very is very excited about DNA, but all sardars are not different from who I am.” the release of Running boisterous all the time.” The fact that she played a character Shaadi, and says the “A Punjabi woman also has a very close to her heart helped character she portrays softer and more gentle side. This, Taapsee a lot in Running Shaadi. inA the movie is similar to her real I’ve shown in Running Shaadi.” “I took the liberty of asking for self. Taapsee’s biggest temptation changes in scenes and constantly “I am very proud of Running to do Running Shaadi — which questioning him. Amit Roy (the Shaadi. Dada (Shoojit Sircar, who also features Amit Sadh — was the film’s director) was very flexible. has produced the film) gave me opportunity to break away from He was worried about my accent. Pink after seeing what I could do stereotypes. But I got it right. I had such a ball in Running Shaadi. I can tell you “The Punjabi girl I play is shooting with the two Amits.” this without hesitation that my different from what we see. The “We would shoot for 12 to 13 character Nimmi, in this film, is Bihari guy Amit Sadh plays is not hours at a stretch, but I never the closest to the person that I am the stereotypical Bihari speaking felt the weight of the long hours. in real life.” person in the sing-song voice. In That’s the spirit I want to shoot How? fact, when Amit was researching in,” she said. “Like Nimmi, I am a Punjabi, for his character, he met a Bihari Taapsee is confident of scoring a sardarni. But I am a little wary gentleman who told him, ‘Bihari is a post Pink success with Running EXCITED: Taapsee Pannu. of the way Punjabi men and not a language. It’s an attitude’.” Shaadi. — IANS

Lifetime Achievement Grameen Sneh Foundation, Walk for better health, Kangana urges women Award for Nana Patekar through an initiative called Bihar: Ek Virasat, organises the Actress Kangana Ranaut, who fl agged off the fi fth edition Veteran actor Nana Patekar will international fi lm festival every of Max Bupa Walk for Health the other day, urged women to receive the Lifetime Achievement year. The organisers claim that take out time from their schedules to walk for better health and Award at the Bodhisattva over 3,000 fi lms from Iran, the fi tness. International Film Festival (BIFF) in US, France, Italy, Spain, Britain “It’s a myth that staying fi t is expensive and complicated. It’s Patna for his contribution to Indian Turkey, Russia, Brazil, Germany, actually not. What you just need to do is take out 30 minutes cinema. Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, from your daily life and dedicate it to walking,” Kangana said in “Bodhisattva Voice of Change Portugal, Austria and Mexico, a statement. Lifetime Achievement Award among others, have been received “I ensure that my workout involves walking, it enhances is going to Nana Patekar for his as entries to the festival under one’s mental, emotional and physical health. I want to specially immense contribution to Indian feature fi lm, documentaries and tell all women out there that while you juggle diff erent roles, cinema and unmatched dedication shorts categories. don’t neglect your health,” added the actress, who is gearing up in the fi eld of social work and Among the expected attendees for the release of her upcoming fi lm Rangoon. responsibility,” Sneha Routray, are Ketan Mehta, Mahesh Bhatt, Kangana fl agged off the event at the SNDT Women’s Grameen Sneh Foundation Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Shatrughan University at Juhu here amid thousands of spirited President and BIFF organiser, said Sinha, Shyam Benegal and Swara Mumbaikars. It was a 5-km walk for adults and 2-km walk for in a statement. Bhaskar, Routray said. — IANS children and senior citizens. People from all walks of life, including health enthusiasts, Mumbai’s famous walking communities like iconic Dabbawalas, Mumbai Moms, Mumbai Instagrammers, Mumbai Photowalk, HEALTH IS WEALTH: Kangana Ranaut. Streets of Mumbai, joined the initiative. — IANS

Kim keeping her clothes for daughter North

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has kept some of her clothes and accessories for her daughter North to wear when she grows up. Kim has three-year-old daughter North and 14-month-old son Saint with rapper husband Kanye West. In a series of Snapchat videos, she gave a dekko into her closet, reports mirror.co.uk. She says in the video: “Now I’m organising my other archive of just all the things I have worn. Do you remember all this stuff ? Prince Concert. “Look at this gown, gown from the cover of Vogue... The fun part is I kept everything, all for memories. Even when Kanye thought he cleaned out my closet, I kept it all, secretly for my daughter one day.” North can also be heard in the videos. Kim says in one video: “Do you like all these shoes? I saved them for you. Do you like them? They’re so glittery like Cinderella.” To which, North replies: “Yeah. But mom, I go potty.” The news of Kim’s secret clothing stash comes after she recently took to her website to share a number of things most fans wouldn’t know about her, including some beauty secrets. She said: “I have a permanent retainer on my teeth inside that you can’t see”, and “I had a dark mole on my forehead that I had removed three times and it is skin coloured and everyone thinks it is a pimple”. HONOUR: Nana Patekar. Kim also spoke about having six piercings. — IANS ADORABLE: North. 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 COMMUNITY

The participating teams at the end of the tournament.

thereafter, all participating teams were handed medals whereas Qatar Foundation, the winning team, went home with a shining Qatar Foundation wins trophy. One of QLA’s major ways of engaging with the community is to focus on schools. When asked how lacrosse can strengthen bonding and break down barriers among school inaugural Qatar Lacrosse students in a way few other sports can, Heywood explained, “Lacrosse is a powerful mechanism for engaging and inspiring young people to improve their leadership and other life skills. It is facilitated by the Invitational Tournament Qatar Lacrosse Association (QLA) through school Physical Education curriculum and played between two teams using a small to the wire and saw the Qatar Foundation after-school activities as well as sport and By Anand Holla rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a lacrosse philosophy pay its dividends in the community academy programmes. The crosse or lacrosse stick. QLA founder David end. sport has a unique and rich history that Heywood said, “The continued growth of Coming out of the fi rst whistle, Barwa City sets it apart from other sports. Thus it n an event that promises to usher in the lacrosse in Qatar’s education, sport and looked confi dent, settling possession and goes a long way to strengthen bonds as an fascinating sport of lacrosse in Qatar, community groups is a refl ection of the showing some good ball movement. Patience inclusive sport for all students regardless of the Qatar Lacrosse Association (QLA) game’s instant appeal to junior, youth and in attack resulted in the kind of look on goal age, gender, or physical ability. Lacrosse is hosted its inaugural Qatar Lacrosse adults alike. Along with a strong community that would typically have meant the lead. a fun and high energy sport that is growing Invitational Tournament in celebration spirit to be inspired and get involved, lacrosse However, it was Qatar Foundation’s defence quickly. Girls and boys alike are lining up Iof Qatar’s National Sport Day 2017, at the Al has a bright future in Qatar.” that made the fi rst stop, before driving to play lacrosse. The athleticism, skills and Jazi Gardens in West Bay on Friday noon. All the teams and players in participation up the other end restricting Barwa City’s fi nesse needed are pulling kids from all over QLA leading light Gibran Jamal Nasser S. left the tournament with their heads held momentum to go ahead. to engage in Lacrosse. The sport requires al-Bader told Community, “Qatar’s National high, yet it was team Qatar Foundation It wasn’t long though before a clinical pass both a mental and physical approach that Sport Day is special to us. As a Qatari, the that placed the crowning glory onto their through the middle of Qatar Foundation’s encourages the breakdown of barriers synergy between sport and community, is campaign, last weekend at Al Jazi Gardens, defence found Barwa City in shooting range through its cohesive nature both on and off one to be proud of and to celebrate.” Al-Bader sponsored by Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim (SFQ) for a fi nish on crease. End to end action the fi eld of play.” also emphasised on “the commitment of Sports. continued to test both teams and with the If any school wants to establish lacrosse as the QLA in full support of the state’s annual Five rounds of high-octane lacrosse saw score all tied with a minute to go, it was part of their Physical Education curriculum celebration under the patronage of HH the teams from West Bay and Dubai come close Qatar Foundation that put away a quick and/or off er lacrosse as an extra curricula Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani”. to the gold medal showdown. However, it was series of breakaway goals to see the game out, activity, they can contact the QLA at: Regarded as one of the fastest games on Qatar Foundation and Barwa City who met eventually winning 7-4 before the scenes of www.qatarlacrosse.leaguerepublic.com/ two feet, lacrosse is a contact team sport in an exciting fi nale, a game that went down elation began. In a short awards ceremony [email protected]