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Versatile Headie One’s Total Dhamaal gave Madhuri a 18 HUNNA is in top ten. chance to do something diff erent. Page 14 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 5.01am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.20am Zuhr (noon) 11.45am Asr (afternoon) 2.49pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.16pm Isha (night) 6.42pm The Upside parolee who’s trying to reconnect with his ex and his young DIRECTION: Neil Burger son. Despite coming from two diff erent worlds, an unlikely USEFUL NUMBERS CAST: Nicole Kidman, Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston friendship starts to blossom as Dell and Phillip rediscover the SYNOPSIS: Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs joy of living life to the fullest. a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling THEATRE: Royal Plaza
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Archives Exhibition WHERE: Qatar National Library WHEN: Ongoing till January 31 TIME: 8am – 8pm The exhibition explores the history of Qatar through several family collections. It presents selected items from previously unseen private archives of photos, artefacts and documents to show the role that individuals within a community can play in building its identity and preserving its heritage and history.
Katara Beach – School Students WHERE: Katara WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 9am – 12pm By participating in the programme of ‘Our culture is a school’, Katara Beach emphasises the Qatari marine tradition and introduces to students the meaning of Dasha, Al Qafal and various type of pearls. The students will discover all details of the Doha Triathlon 2019 Fath Al-Khair journey. WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art WHEN: February 8 Ballet Lessons Doha Triathlon has opened registration WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier for its third edition. Those wishing to EVENTS Special Exhibition Lecture at MIA WHEN: Ongoing participate in the event can visit www. WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art TIME: 4pm – 8pm doha-triathlon.com to register in either the Battle of the Bands WHEN: Tomorrow For more info e-mail at registration@ Olympic or Sprint which offers registration WHERE: International School of London TIME: 6pm – 7pm atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. for both individuals and team relays. WHEN: Today MIA is delighted to welcome Professor Another choice is the Super Sprint which TIME: 1pm – 4pm Alain George, I.M.Pei Professor of is only for individuals and open for both ISL Qatar is hosting ‘Battle of the Bands’ Islamic Art and Architecture at the adults and kids aged between 13-15 years sponsored by Music Square and FNAC University of Oxford. Professor George has old. Also, a kids’ duathlon was introduced and RSL – Rockschool Ltd. Ten bands will published widely in early Islamic Art and this year for two age groups 7-9 and 10-12 be participating. First prize is a voucher Architecture, early Qur’ans and Islamic years old to allow all family members to for 51 East Music Store together with the calligraphy. His current projects focus on enjoy the event. opportunity to perform live at their Music the Great Mosque of Damascus and the Square. Manuscripts of the Qur’an and Devotional Arabic Calligraphy Workshop Books. This lecture will be translated in to WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday MIA Park Bazaar 2019 Arabic. TIME: 6pm WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. WHEN: Ongoing Come and learn the artistic practice of TIME: 12pm – 8pm Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant Music and Arts Atelier. mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a The lessons will take place every modern version of the old souq tradition. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at The stalls are going to offer a wide range Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club 6pm. For more information, contact of gastronomies from all over the world. WHERE: Losail Circuit [email protected] You can also browse and grab handcrafted WHEN: Ongoing artefacts, accessories, canvases, fashion TIME: 5pm After School Activities wears, designer ornaments. Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association WHERE: Atelier with Qatar Sports For All Federation, WHEN: Ongoing invites all cyclists, runners and walkers Music and arts activities for students to train under the floodlights of Losail taking place after they finish their day in International Circuit every Wednesdays. school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and Mehaseel Festival 10 years old after school hours. WHERE: Katara Cultural Village WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 Hobby Classes Mehaseel Souq will be open every WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of Centre March. It is a perfect market to get amazing WHEN:Wednesday – Monday local fresh produce. Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is a holistic performing arts institution and Artistic Gymnastic Classes a one stop solution for adults as well as WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb children looking to explore their talents WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 in various art forms. We offer classes in TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop and PECS Level 1 Certified Workshop The olympic sport using horizontal bar, Indian classical dance forms, along with WHERE: Doha College rings and floor exercises on mats for the classes for music, art and crafts, karate and WHEN: Ongoing till February 13 children from age 4 till 16. yoga. Additional services include dance TIME: 8am – 5pm The Colour Run education and choreography. For details, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication WHERE: QNCC call 33897609. Systems) training workshop is available WHEN: January 26 in Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. TIME: 8:30am Dance and Instrument Classes This amazing opportunity to provide Celebrate the hero in you in a realm WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf parents and professionals the chance to where nothing is impossible and you are Times Building get certified in PECS Level 1 is brought unstoppable. Soar to new heights in the all- WHEN: Wednesday – Monday to you by Mind Institute in collaboration new Super Zone and suit up in gear fit for Learn the movements of dance styles with The Pyramid Educational Consultants only the most super of heroes as you collect in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the and Doha College. To register, visit www. your medal at the Finish Line! 2019 will musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, mindinstitutes.com Registration closes also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open Keyboard for adults as well kids and move on February 13. For more information at 7am on January 26, with our first Colour in the world of music. For details, contact 44181968. 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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Ready to turn the page on “greige?”
“It’s an update to a regular wood Still, we decided to fi nd out what white cabinets. Or they highlight up and simplifi ed so it feels more By Lynn Underwood plank fl oor and looks wonderful in designers Walsh, Noble, Jensen and one bank of cabinets with colour for modern, light and current,” he remodeled older homes.” Mohr have observed at national a furniture look. said. And yes, wallpaper will stick as furniture markets, showrooms and his year, Twin Cities a design element to add art and in trade magazines, and what’s on Modern Opulence Hotel-Inspired Bathrooms interior designers predict texture to a room. Gigantic fl oral their radar for home decor in 2019. Opulence in furnishings Pampering spa features, a brash infusion of prints are “showy and catch your Houzz also contributed to this includes anything that makes including multiple showerheads, colour– and not only in eye,” said James Noble, owner of trend forecast: something that is naturally or steam showers, body jets, pillows and accessories. Noble Interiors. traditionally fl at (e.g., fabric) look chromatherapy and upscale glass T“Colour is not just an accent, But today’s home decor is not Colour in the Kitchen fancier and more ornate. Opulent enclosures with curbless entry but a major statement in a room,” just about creating stylish spaces The ubiquitous grey and white details on furniture might include for aging in place, remain strong. said Greg Walsh, president and that give an up-to-the-minute palette is being injected with shots characteristics such as pleating, Square drains that hug the shower senior designer for MartinPatrick3. vibe. of colour. “Last year, clients started tufting. walls have replaced the center “It can be an emerald green velvet Designer Jeralyn Mohr of Full Nest asking for two-toned colour in the Interiors incorporate a touch round drain, said Noble. sectional.” Inc. reminds us to listen to our bodies kitchen, and it’s here to stay,” said of luxury and opulence in deep, “Not big and grand but just the As for tile and wood fl oors, and refl ect on how we want to feel Jensen. rich jewel tones, both solids and right functions for your lifestyle,” herringbone patterns with that every day. “Base your home design Homeowners are choosing forest patterns, but done with a modern said Walsh. Mohr’s mission is to distinctive “V” are hot, said Alyssa on that, rather than some externally green and navy blue for cabinets edge, said Walsh. create a calming environment with Jensen of Martha O’Hara Interiors. determined trend,” she said. and center islands, to contrast with “The opulence has been cleaned a designated place for everything. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
“Interior designers predict a brash infusion of colour– and not only in pillows and accessories”
increasingly have a craftsman feel, such as a blown-glass vase. “It’s accent pieces you haven’t seen everywhere that are beautiful and unusual, and people ask who made it,” said Walsh.
Smaller, Curvier Furniture New curvy sofas and chairs are a sharp contrast to the straight- lined midcentury modern silhouette. The clear acrylic “ghost chair” and reproductions of 1970s acrylic styles are coming back, said Noble. And with smaller homes and apartments, many furniture designs are smaller-scaled.
Four-Wall Accent Colour Painting a single wall a bold accent colour, diff erent from the other walls in a room, was a popular design trick over the past few years. Now Houzz is seeing homeowners painting all the walls, Natural Wood emerging in tile showrooms and If they go with neutrals, “it’s to a ceiling, looks amazing,” said even the trim and molding, one Lighter wood tones in fl ooring trending on Instagram, said Jensen. a crisp white background paired Jensen. Along with the big bold solid colour. and cabinetry are edging out dark with colour,” said Walsh. Pantone’s fl orals, geometrics in fabrics and fi nishes. “There’s a movement Mixed Metals “Living Coral” anyone? wallpaper are hot. Minimalism Makes Sense away from distressed and aged It’s become mainstream to Mohr believes there’s a chateau-type fl oors,” said Noble. use two diff erent tones of metal, Live-Edge Wood Eff ortless Eclectic resurgence of a minimalist for example, brass mixed with The live or natural edge is When melding furnishings aesthetic and assessing what Creative Tile Styles nickel, in hardware, plumbing integrated into the design and and accessories, the trend is to possessions are important to your Instead of a bathroom fl oor rug, and lighting. “People are more gives furniture a raw, straight- layer a variety of styles, such as daily life. which can get in the way, Jensen comfortable with an eclectic look,” from-the-woods feel. “Tabletops a midcentury-look sofa with an In her own 400-square- is seeing “runners” created from said Jensen, look like they were cut off from a ultramodern table on an antique rug. foot apartment in St. Paul, she contrasting coloured tile. Wonderful world of colour tree,” said Jensen. Clients are resisting the match creatively maximizes the space The kitchen backsplash is edging Designers agree on a movement game, said Walsh. “Choosing – repurposing items, such as away from classic subway tile toward mega-splashes of colour Cool Wall Coverings things they love puts heart and hanging extra towels on an old to geometric-patterned glazed on walls, upholstery, ceilings, rugs, The powder room is the go-to soul into the spaces.” ladder in her bathroom. The vanity ceramic tile for more dimensions artwork, accessories and painted space to add personality and does double duty as a desk. and to “make a quiet artistic cabinetry. “Clients are looking for pizazz with fun patterns, textures One-Of-A-Kind Accents “People have less room, so they statement,” said Noble. those big showstopper pieces for a and vibrant hues. “A neutral Accessories fashioned from own things with more soul,” she said. “Fish-scale” scalloped tile is pop of colour,” said Jensen. grasscloth, which adds texture materials like wood, glass or iron Star Tribune (Minneapolis)/ TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY INLS and NLL organise poetry symposium
International Nepalese Literature Society (INLS) and Nabodit Literary Library (NLL) recently organised the 88th edition of poetry symposium at Top Form restaurant. The event was also live broadcasted by Radio Himalaya, an online radio station. Nabin Pokhrel, President of Non Resident Nepali Association National Co-ordination Council Qatar, was the special guest at the event. The poets who presented their work at the event, included Dipesh Rai, Khamendra Shahi, Sagar Bibhor, Deep Chhetri, Akhil Anurag, Khem Raj Subedi, Niran Nepal, Mahendra Khadka, Ishwor Rai, Deep Pradip Kumar, Ram Acharya, Santosh Adhikari, Chakra Karki, Mani Poudel, Deep Parajuli, Shyam Raj Ranabhat, Binda Lama Shekhar Basnet, Tapan GM, Binod Adhikari, Sabitri Giri and Prem Prasad Bhattarai. The event was conducted by Narayan Bhandari. – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam
DPS-MIS celebrates ‘Gardening Day’
The Nursery Section of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently celebrated ‘Gardening Day’ headmistress of nursery section and Shashi Shekar Patra, Manager Facilities at DPS, was present on with the aim of inculcating an appreciation of nature among students and encouraging them to the occasion. While addressing the gathering, Asna Nafees encouraged the children to plant trees participate in a variety of conservation activities. Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, along with and nurture them. The students planted the samplings in recycled vegetable crates and old tyres.
QSSF organises event to celebrate and revive Sindhi culture
QSindhis Social Forum (QSSF), a forum representing Sindhis living in Qatar, recently organised Nargis Otho, Principal of Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ), was the chief guest of the an event to celebrate and revive the rich cultural heritage of Sindh. The event featured various event. Speaking on the occasion, she congratulated QSindhis Core Committee for organising the performances and poems in Sindhi language. Faheem Amur and Iftikhar Jatoi, local singers, also event. Mushtaq Ahmed Shaikh, Chairman of QSSF, along with Asif Memon and Zeeshan Mumtaz performed at the event. The guests and members were dressed in Sindhi cultural wardrobes. Memon, co-founders of QSSF, presented an annual report at the event. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Nepali video gets a release
A video song bhagya ma lekhya raichha, produced by Qatar based banner – Sadhya Films and Tamang. The song is penned by Janam Romeo, scored by Man Thulung, and recorded by Raj Media, was recently released at Al Khor. Ram Chandra Tamang, Nepali community member, Kumar and Suara Bangdel Rai. The choreography has been done by Raj Gurung. applauded the video. The video stars Raj Gurung and Urmila Lama and is directed by Suraj – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam
IIS organises third Intra-School Discussion Forum
Ideal Indian School (IIS) recently organised third Intra-School Discussion Forum. The forum was attended by the faculty members of various subjects, including English, Science, Mathematics and Social Sciences. They articulated their views on various aspects of teaching and learning. The members of the forum opinionated that teachers need to have a positive attitude towards their students for better learning. Further, the members dwelled on the socio-economic issues that hamper the performance of the learners and how teachers can educate the learners with appropriate counselling. The seminar was co-ordinated by Deanne Aguiar, psychology teacher, and Shamim Shaik.
Hope Qatar celebrates 13th Annual Day
HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs recently and meaningful life for individuals with disabilities celebrated its 13th Annual Day ‘We Are The World’ in Qatar, and HOPE Qatar Centre is embarking on at Qatar Academy School auditorium at Qatar various new programmes to further contribute Foundation Education City. Over 25 diff erently abled towards this objective. students performed at the event. Buthaina Ali al-Nuaimi said she was extremely Buthaina Ali al-Nuaimi, President of Pre University impressed by the passion and commitment Education of Qatar Foundation, and Machaille shown by the teachers and team at HOPE Qatar al-Naimi, President of Community Development and this was evident in how the children were at Qatar Foundation, were the chief guests at the performing on the stage. Machaille al-Naimi in her event. The event was held under the patronage of message said that it was one of the objectives of Jumma Ismail al-Boeinein, Chairman of HOPE Qatar. Qatar Foundation to enable the youth and future Addressing the gathering, Dr Rajeev Thomas, generations to tackle future problems. She said that Founder and Managing Director of HOPE Qatar, together with her team she was humbled by the highlighted the achievements of the centre and experience of volunteering at HOPE Qatar during the impact it has had in Qatar for over thirteen the Qatar Foundation’s ‘Mercy in Giving week’. years. He said that for a small centre with no The certificates and awards were presented to the external funding, HOPE has gone through various students for their achievements in science and ups and downs, yet they were determined to general excellence by the chief guests. support the vision of the wise leaders of the Shakil Ahmed Kakvi, Founder and Chairman country to ensure contribution within their of Kainat Foundation from Bihar also spoke on means to the human development pillar in the occasion. Special awards were presented to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatar Muthu ICRC and to Qatar Foundation Community National Development Strategy. He said that the Development division for their support to HOPE government has prioritised access to education during the year. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY ANIMAL In pursuit of an ideal look, some dogs and cats are bred to suff er Some animals have been selectively bred in such ways that their quality of life is torturous. A widespread reckoning with the consequences of breeding pets for such destructive traits is not on the horizon, though animal lovers can take small actions themselves
has ever had diffi culty breathing knows that,” In Sindern’s experience, even those dog cartilage degenerations in the legs and joints. By Sabine Maurer she adds. owners who once experienced the suff ering Animal rights activists advise not to buy According to experts, there is no end in and death of a pet with such issues often buy any animals from these breeds. “As long as sight when it comes to the popularity of the same breed again. That’s usually because such animals are in demand, they will be hey can’t breathe easily and are this kind of breeding. It will be a long and these animals are so sweet. “But other dogs bred,” says Behr. If you don’t want to give up quickly exhausted. Their teeth hard road, says German vet Petra Sindern, are too,” says Sindern. on your favourite breed, you should at least are crooked. Their eyes water all especially since breeds such as the pug and It’s not only the dogs with the too-short look for one in an animal shelter. According the time. They have neurological the French bulldog are still very popular in faces that suff er due to their selective to Schmitz, these four-legged friends are defi cits because of their narrow advertising. breeding. “In the case of German shepherds, sometimes left in a home because their brains.T The German Kennel Club takes a critical the back was bred to be so low that the dogs owners can no longer aff ord the veterinary No one would want a dog with any view towards the use of these breeds inevitably suff er from hip joint dysplasia,” costs. of these traits – yet some breeds that in advertising. The club also regularly says Astrid Behr of the Federal Association of That’s because their abnormal physique fulfil this description are nowadays even off ers breeders training courses about the Practising Veterinarians in Frankfurt. makes these pets permanent patients at the considered trendy. All short-nosed dogs, exaggerated breed characteristics, including In this case, however, the breeding veterinary clinic, sometimes they even need such as Pekinese, pugs or bulldogs, suffer the resulting problems. However, one must associations have responded, so that the surgery. “Moreover, quite a few of these dogs from these symptoms to varying degrees, have patience; it takes several generations of problem is slowly becoming less severe, and cats have problems eating food properly according to veterinarians. These dogs are dogs to achieve improvements. according to experts. But such re-breeding because their teeth are so crooked,” says bred with a flat face that corresponds to a At least some breeders are rethinking the takes a long time. “With purebred breeds, Sindern. beauty ideal. pug, breeding ‘retro pugs,’ which are more another breed cannot simply be crossed in,” Veterinarians are using information Yet, these dog breeds have constricted similar to the original pug, including a longer Behr explains. campaigns to warn against this kind of respiratory tracts, eyes and brains – and nose. But many people love these breeds with When there are hardly any pugs with painful selective breeding. And some even let hardly anyone gave a second thought to their deformed heads. It’s also easy to misinterpret longer noses or German shepherds with the owners experience for themselves how suff ering. How and whether the animals show the symptoms of suff ering. The tongue hangs normal backs, fi nding a solution becomes their dog feels all the time: They give them a their suff ering depends on each individual out photogenically, and the eyes, shining with diffi cult. There are similar problems with face mask to put on, which makes it diffi cult pet. “Breathlessness, wheezing or snoring, exertion, look pretty. purebred cats. “These include breeds like to breath. without the animal exerting itself, are defi nite “When the dog cocks its doll-like head and Persians, British Shorthairs or Scottish It may be considered a drastic measure. indications that the airways are not free,” says jumps a bit, the owner is happy and ignores Folds”, Sindern says. For example, the cute- “But each dog owner who had to wear such Lea Schmitz of the German Animal Welfare the terrible snorkelling noises,” Sindern says. looking buckled ears of the Scottish fold are a mask once, for only one minute, fi nally Federation. “But that’s only until the fi rst life-threatening an expression of a genetic defect, which for understood how their pet feels,” Sindern says. “This causes fear and panic. Anyone who circulatory collapse.” many animals leads to very painful bone and – DPA
TROUBLE: The short-nosed dogs often have trouble breathing due to their breed characteristics. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 GARDENING COMMUNITY
SENSATIONAL TEXTURE: Spineless prickly pear creates PICTURESQUE: Spineless prickly pear is so picturesque a sensational texture combined with candy corn cuphea and with blue agave and Mediterranean fan palms in the CONTRAST: Native Georgia Savory creates a wonderful contrast Mexican bush sage. background. with the spineless prickly pear. Spineless prickly pear off ers incredible beauty and texture
what they loved. Now don’t get were the Russet potato and the offering a contrasting finer leaf University in South Carolina, By Norman Winter me wrong, my snickering never thornless prickly pear. Like any texture. Patrick McMillan has created an left the front seat of that car. cactus, the thornless variety is Botanically speaking the envious display of Southwestern At the Coastal Georgia incredibly easy to grow. Just stick spineless prickly pear is Opuntia. species to show you their wide ne year after retiring Botanical Gardens, we grew a pad (or nopal) half way in the Like many other plants there range of adaptability. from the University thornless prickly pear in our ground. Water every once and a seems to small taxonomic The spineless cactus offers of Georgia’s Coastal Mediterranean Garden and the while and in no time flat you will skirmish. You’ll find Opuntia the culinary artist at least three Georgia Botanical new Sun Garden. It offers the have a very large mass of cactus. ellisiana, Opuntia and cacanapa opportunities for the kitchen. Gardens in Savannah landscape an extravaganza of In fact, this stuff is so hardy that ‘Ellisana’. Most agree we can The pad of the cactus (nopal) can IO find myself desperately missing texture with it large pad and it is difficult to control if it is credit the famous horticulturist be used like a vegetable while the cactus. I know what you are subsequent yellow blooms. I’ve planted in a well-drained site with and breeder Luther Burbank with petals of flowers incorporated into thinking if The Garden Guy is often said all colours look better plenty of water. the creation. Note I said most. salads. The one you might be most writing about cactus, we must get combined with lime green and We grew it in combinations Varieties like Gravity, Royal, familiar with however is the pear our affairs and lives together as in the case of prickly pear the with dryland bromeliads like Prolific and Melrose are his (tuna) which can be treated like a this is a sure sign of the coming look of every partner seems to Cherry Coke and Silver Nickle, releases. fruit. apocalypse. be enhanced. It will standout at near by were Soap Aloe and Giant Generically speaking however As a young adult on a church To be honest a hot new it reaches 3 to 4 feet in height. Agave. All combined for an eye this cactus is cold hardy from outing in New Mexico I tumbled vegetable gardening book titled Thornless prickly pear does candy feast of texture. Then there zones 6-10. As you might guess down a hillside coming to rest in a Grow What You Love by Emily appear in the wild. However, the were the flower partners like plenty of sun and good drainage prickly pear. This is an experience Murphy got me thinking, not plant that most of us grow is a Mexican Bush Sage, Candy Corn are pretty much paramount to that will always be remembered. necessarily of vegetables but all hybrid developed by a California Cuphea and Ragin Cajun Ruellia your success. You easily imagine Growing the spineless prickly pear things gardening. I use to make breeder named Luther Burbank. all looking quite dazzling and at them being easy to grow in Texas however will be a most pleasant fun of people who grew cactus and Burbank was busy developing home with the cactus. One of my and the West but I assure you in experience with the ultimate I feel so ashamed now. No doubt plants around the turn of the favourites was the native Georgia Savannah they were the proverbial reward being beauty of both those gardeners were growing century. His two biggest successes Savory not only blooming but also ‘Piece of Cake’. At Clemson flower and texture. – TNS 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Three tips to ditch junk food for a healthier diet he steady stream of broken. “Changing a habit or a holiday cookies and behaviour is a challenge, and, so, treats may have slowed, having a plan as you go about that but for millions of change probably will be helpful,” Americans, the appetite says Zeratsky. forT high-fat, sodium-laden sweets She says one option is removing continues. Making the switch the temptation. from highly processed junk food “Instead of having those foods to healthier whole foods can be on your kitchen counter, maybe challenging. Kate Zeratsky, a putting out a bowl of fruit.” Mayo Clinic registered dietitian Option two: Try gradually nutritionist, says making changes cutting back and pairing it with a in your eating habits can help. new food. It might be pairing that French fries, pizza, potato chips ice cream with some cut-up fruit. and sweets with their added salt, fat And option three: Replace that and sugar are tasty. Zeratsky says sweet candy or cookie with a piece these highly processed foods often of fresh fruit. are stripped of their nutritional “Allow yourself to test and value even though they taste so experiment. It gives you freedom good to many of us. and some permission to find “As Americans, we like taste out what works without feeling and convenience, and those foods like it’s such a tough task,” says generally fi t that bill.” Zeratsky. And we are creatures of habit. Mayo Foundation for Medical The good news is habits can be Education and Research/ TNS
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A friend from far away could contact you by phone, e-mail, or You might try to learn a new computer program today, Taurus. You Today you may stumble into an unexpected new friendship, Gemini. even in person, Aries. This person might bring great news that could find it a little confusing at first, but as you continue to learn, This could come as the result of a social event or an introduction suddenly turns your life in a new direction. This could involve a new you will find that it makes things easier for you. You should master by a close friend. You will discover new rapport the likes of which intellectual study or possibly a new circle of friends. At any rate, you it more quickly than you thought. This may sound minor, but it will you haven’t experienced in a long time. You could spend hours will certainly enjoy catching up and hearing what your friend has to improve your productivity from now on, leaving you time to explore trading ideas. Make sure you exchange contact information. You will say. other possibilities or attend to important matters. definitely want to stay in touch with this person. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
A group meeting of some sort, perhaps job related, could take A phone call from a close friend or partner could bring a thrilling If you own property, you might discover that its value has increased place in your home today, Cancer. Whatever business the group has surprise your way today, Leo. An event has occurred that you far beyond anything you dreamed of, Virgo. This might involve real planned should be taken care of quickly and then you will be able either gave up on long ago or never dreamed of. This news could estate, but it could also involve other resources like stocks, bonds, or to hang out and socialise. You might discover new aspects of your necessitate your spending a lot of time on the phone or computer family heirlooms. What you choose to do with this information is up guests you didn’t know existed. This could prove very enlightening making contacts, but that’s OK. You will be so happy that this to you, but you will probably decide to hang on to what you have. It’s for all concerned. Your bond with them will definitely improve. happened that you won’t mind the time you spend on it. just nice to know it’s valuable. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
A surprising phone call or e-mail could come your way today from a Today you may discover that you have a previously untapped There’s someone you’ve wanted to meet for a long time, Sagittarius, friend you haven’t heard from in a long time, Libra. This should make talent for the occult sciences, Scorpio. This might involve astrology, and today you might have the opportunity to introduce yourself. you happy, as you’ve probably been wondering what this person numerology, alchemy, or using oracles. A class or workshop could This could be a potential teacher you’ve wanted to study with, or was doing. Some business changes may have occurred for your be involved. You tend to be intuitive by nature, and studying these someone interesting you might like for a friend. Sparks are apt to fly friend, but possible new opportunities might also be in the cards for fields may off er an opportunity to train that ability to a higher level between you. Don’t hesitate, for this encounter could aff ect the rest you. Hear what your friend has to say, think about it, and decide later. of accuracy. Find an expert in one of those areas. of your life in some profound way. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
Do you feel helpless in the face of problems with technology? If so, If you’ve been thinking about studying astrology, numerology, or A person you meet at work might point you in a new direction, you might surprise yourself today, Capricorn. Some software that other occult sciences, Aquarius, this is the day to start. There may be Pisces. You should investigate all possible options. This could be a you use a lot could go haywire, and you won’t want to take the time a school or teacher that you’ve been considering. By doing this, you new intellectual interest, a technological skill, or possibly a new and to wait for a professional. Some study could enable you to come could open doors to new knowledge, meet new friends who share more lucrative source of income. It may involve an unusual field, up with the solution on your own. Consulting a professional could your interests, and steer your life in a fascinating new direction. Pick but don’t worry about that. The world is changing, so what seems demonstrate that you’re on the right track. up the phone and take the first step. unorthodox now could be commonplace tomorrow. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.
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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, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN 1. Up and away, so to speak (6) 1. Join and chat about, at first 5. Ignore the number you see (6) outside (6) 2. Net and pull in (4) 8. Send away for, say, a short 3. Pass on, not saluting (4,4) time (5) 4. With which one’s well on the 9. Launched from the north, is way to being a millionaire! hurtling round the west (6) (6,3,6) 10. Go off, darn it! (6) 5. Pour from and burn (6) 11. Was first to return, at the 6. Pleased one is out of very beginning, to make Donegal, anyhow (4) enquiries (5) 7. Seat the man is occupying 14. Where you caught the (6) blessed fish? (4,4) 12. They’re dangerous but, for 16. Small, but not for long (6) the spy, not madly hard to 18. One in which everybody get into (7) storms out? (9,6) 13. He didn’t thank Dean for 20. Someone mad on vegetable catching the deserter (7) Answers or natural food (6) 15. She took the bad egg back 22. Pulling away the string we (5) Wordsearch Codeword tied it up with (8) 17. Captured the Army man (5) 25. Get off the letters (5) 19. Look, feel and act like a 27. Writing for The Post (6) rational being (3,5) 28. Not at first backing the idea 20. A lot for the postman to carry (6) (6) 29. Names or speaks of the 21. For the nonce, on being tourist attractions (5) removed from there (6) 30. In general, arm the envoy (6) 23. The girl is going in to get the 31. What used to be a saucy bird (6) crack (6) 24. Sell it and the game is up! (4) 26. An evil deputy (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
ACROSS: 1 Slipped off 6 DOWN: 1 Scrap 2 Insurgent Sago 10 Russian 11 Upright 12 3 Poised to strike 4 Dangles Parcelled 13 Steam 14 Dwelt 15 5 Founder 7 Argue 8 Strangler 17 Satisfies 20 Hasps Outsmarts 9 Prison chaplain 21 Rower 23 Trappists 25 14 Desirable 16 Last scene 18 Blacken 26 Glad eye 27 Else 28 Intends 19 Stagger 22 Wears Astringent. 24 Sheet. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY POP SPOT
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Drake gave Mike, Noel and Fergal no desire to finish the songs, they came to realise the Canadian superstar rapper / singer Drake importance of Cranberries fans having is the latest major recording artiste to the opportunity to hear Dolores’ final secure a Las Vegas residency. recorded vocal performances. They also He has a multi-year contract to perform believed the album could act as a tribute a minimum of ten shows at the XS to her. Nightclub which is part of the Wynn Las With everything now completed, the Vegas casino and hotel complex. album, appropriately titled In The End, Drake gave a 30-minute performance will be issued on April 26. But lead single, at XS earlier this month during the also appropriately titled All Over Now, has Consumers Electronics Show. Although just been released. An animated video has no formal announcement had been been made but is not yet available. For made, he told the audience he would be the time being, fans must make do with back at XS all year and they would have the off icial audio which is posted at www. numerous opportunities to see him in youtube.com/watch?v=gSC2upiyRlQ concert. “The hardest part for us was a couple of Other star names performing Las Vegas months after Dolores had passed,” Noel residencies during 2019 include Mariah remarked. “It was hard to listen to her Carey, Celine Dion, Robbie Williams, recorded voice. We kept expecting her Backstreet Boys, Cher, Britney Spears and to walk into the studio and then realising Lady Gaga. she wouldn’t. “We found we could only work on the Rihanna songs for X amount of time per day. We’d LOOKING FORWARD: Headie One looks to the future with his debut album. think back, particularly to the early days Superstar singer Rihanna is suing her and the adventures we’d had together. father for use and misuse of their shared But we’re so pleased to have finished the surname. album. In The End is a celebration of The Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, she eschewed Cranberries and of Dolores and the legacy Versatile Headie One’s Rihanna in favour of her family name we will leave behind.” when developing her Fenty Beauty line. So successful was her range of A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie makeup products that Fenty’s Shades For Every Skin Tone was included in Time A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has set a new 18 HUNNA is in top ten magazine’s list of the best inventions of record on the Billboard 200. After two 2017. weeks in runner-up spot, his Hoodie SZN Rihanna was initially uneasy about her album has climbed to number one. But recorded his contributions to the Released last January, the father, Ronald Fenty, and his business he holds pole position with the lowest By Geoff rey Rowlands Sticks and Stones mix-tape while critical adulation coupled with partner, Moses Jotkan Perkins, naming number of physical sales ever registered in prison. Although perhaps Know Better going viral made it their company Fenty Entertainment. With for a chart-topping album. not strictly a UK drill rapper, prudent for Headie to re-release Fenty having become established as the Streams are a diff erent matter. The 20 outh London rapper he is very much associated with his mix-tape, The One. With name of Rihanna’s beauty products, Fenty tracks were streamed 83 million times. Dave featured in this a genre of rap which is closely music fans now much more Entertainment certainly implied that she But traditional sales accounted for just column last October linked to the black street gangs interested in his work, the mix- was involved with the company. 823 of the 58,000 equivalent album units when he topped the of London. tape became hugely popular. According to Rihanna’s legal complaint, which lifted Hoodie SZN to number one. UK singles chart with Drill has been blamed for It was followed by another lies were made about her supposed Hoodie SZN actually dethroned the SFunky Friday. He is now back the surge in gang violence. mix-tape, The One Two. These involvement in the April, 2017, press previous record holder for lowest physical in the top ten but this time as a Raps about stabbings, drug- releases eff ectively paved the release announcing Fenty Entertainment. sales of a chart-topping album. This was guest artist on 18 HUNNA, the taking and making threats to way for Headie’s top ten success Since then, Rihanna’s legal team have 21 Savage’s I Am \> I Was which sold fi rst major hit by Tottenham members of rival gangs feature with 18 HUNNA. issued several cease and desist orders to 3,000 copies. rapper Headie One. prominently on YouTube. “I never really imagined I’d her father’s company but all have been Prior to 2014, when streaming numbers Formerly known as Headz, the Headie One’s own output has become a signed rapper, let ignored. were incorporated into record sales 24-year-old began rapping at an included several songs of this alone get a mainstream top Among other claims, Rihanna is now calculations, the lowest selling number early age. nature. ten hit. I expected to just keep suing for false declaration of origin, false one on the Billboard 200 was Amos Lee’s “I was about 13 or 14. Everyone “Theresa May was talking going with the fl ow, recording advertising and invasion of her rights of Mission Bell which debuted atop the chart rapped at that time. We’d rap in about banning drill. But if she stuff independently and getting privacy and publicity. She is asking the for the week of February 12, 2011, selling school and go to a local studio wanted to ban drill, she would underground hits. court to declare her father and Perkins 40,000 copies. where we’d chill and mess about. have to ban all genres of music. “It was a blessing when cannot use the Fenty trademark or any I wasn’t serious about rapping I’ve had concerts shut down by Relentless Records came calling. other term that is confusingly similar to The Who back then. It was more of a joke the police because trouble was But just being signed by them her name and that they cannot falsely thing. I realised I had a talent for expected by the authorities. But wasn’t going to increase my promote a business association with her. It is 13 years since new music was heard ad-libbing freestyle raps but I drill is an expression of what’s sales. I still had to create the kind from The Who. had no plans to make a career for happening. It can’t be stopped.” of material that people wanted The Cranberries Guitarist / songwriter Pete Townshend myself in music.” Headie began to make his to hear.” and singer Roger Daltrey have It was only after spending name as long ago as 2010. His Having established himself as The death of singer Dolores O’Riordan concentrated on solo projects in more time in jail that he decided to fi rst appearances were on tracks a top ten singles artiste, Headie last January eff ectively ended The recent times. But the duo are reuniting to make use of his vocal ability. such as Wood Green Diss and looks to the future with his Cranberries. Her bandmates, Mike Hogan, create their first new album since 2006’s “I’d been away for a bit. That Youngers From Farm along with debut album. Noel Hogan and Fergal Lawler, could not Endless Wire. experience made me want to see other North London rappers “I think people already contemplate any possibility of replacing Pete has demoed 15 new songs to which if I could do something in music. such as Mad Stanz and Young appreciate my versatility as a Dolores with another vocalist. Roger will add his vocals. The finished The roads were playing too Josh. rapper with the diff erent types “The Cranberries was the four of us,” Noel album should be released later this year. big a part in my life. I thought Steady career progress of songs on my mix-tapes. stated. “We don’t want to do this without The Who will also be touring. The North getting into music could change was given a signifi cant boost But albums always seem to Dolores. So, we’re going to leave it after American schedule of their Moving On things in a positive way. It’s in the summer of 2017 by a be regarded diff erently from we release our final album.” tour has already been fixed with 12 dates been diffi cult for me to make the collaboration with fellow rapper mix-tapes even though they are Dolores had already recorded the vocals between May 7 and June 1 and another transition. It’s still a struggle, RV on the mix-tape, Drillers & really just the same. I’ll just try for the songs on what should have been 17 from September 6 to October 23. but you have to keep going.” Trappers. But it was their stand- to keep the ball rolling, stay true just the band’s latest album. But the music The set list has still to be finalised so Headie mentioning that alone single, Know Better, which to myself with the songs I create was then at little more than the demo it remains to be seen if any of the new diffi cult transition references his really put Headie One in the and keep everything as real as stage. material will be performed during these three spells in jail. He actually musical spotlight. possible.” Although the sadness at her passing concerts. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Total Dhamaal gave Madhuri a chance to do something diff erent CRITICISED: Ariana Grande is accused by Rappers Soulja Boy and 2 Chainz of copying their work for her latest track 7 Rings. Ariana Grande accused of plagiarism
Rappers Soulja Boy and 2 Chainz have called out singer Ariana Grande for allegedly copying their work for her latest track 7 Rings. Earlier this month, Grande was also accused of stealing lyrics by rapper Princess Nokia for the same song, reports foxnews.com Soulja Boy alleged that Grande stole from his song Pretty boy swag. He replied to a tweet in which Grande thanked her friends who were featured in the 7 Rings video, writing, “Give me my credit. Period.” He later followed up with the message: “You’re a thief.” Soulja Boy has previously accused rapper Drake of stealing his musical style. – IANS Martin Freeman wanted to become a sportsperson
Actor Martin Freeman says he had CANDID: Madhuri Dixit says she just could not refuse the movie for it off ered something diff erent. a dream of becoming a sportsperson in life. ollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, February 22. The fi lm marks Madhuri’s on- be a success. It has been a mad journey for me In an interview to theguardian. who features in the ensemble screen reunion with Anil after two decades. and it has been wonderful,” she added. com, Freeman, popular for his role as cast of Total Dhamaal, says she Asked if Anil has changed since their last The fi lm was supposed to release at the Dr. Watson in Sherlock, added that just could not refuse the movie fi lm together, Madhuri said: “I don’t think end of 2018 but due to post-production sports always attracted him. as it off ered her a chance to do Anil can ever change. He will always be the extension, the fi lm was postponed to “I wanted to be a footballer and Bsomething diff erent after a long time. same. He was like this in 1998 and he is 58 February 2019. then a squash player – I was in with a At the trailer launch of the fi lm here on now. (He is) Just the same and it is always a Presented by Fox Star Studios, Total chance because I was very good. But Monday, Madhuri said: “This fi lm is directed pleasure working with him.” Dhamaal is produced by Ajay Devgn Films, I fell out of love with that by 14 or 15 by Indra Kumarji, and I have not worked with Talking about working with some of the Ashok Thakeria, Markand Adhikari and and joined a youth theatre.” him for a long time. I am paired opposite Anil other cast members, Madhuri said: “I am Anand Pandit. Freeman also spoke about his Kapoorji and there is a brilliant star cast, working with a lot of people here again. I have Meanwhile, Madhuri has herself turned favourite books and hobbies. including Ajay Devgn, Javed Jaff rey, Arshad worked on fi lms like Dil, Beta, Raja, Jodi with fi lm producer with the Marathi feature 15 He said that Animal Farm, the Warsi, and the story was so wonderful when I Ashok Thakeriaji and Indraji. I also had one August. political novel by George Orwell, heard the script.” fi lm with Ajay and Javed earlier and it was Asked if she wants to explore more projects helped him a lot in life. “It is really funny. It gave me something wonderful teaming up with everyone again. as a producer, Madhuri said: “Our fi lm 15 “Animal Farm. I was 11 and it diff erent to do after a long time, so I just “The amount I have laughed between shots August will be released on Netfl ix. We are was the best book that I had read. It couldn’t say ‘no’ to the fi lm,” she added of working with these people. I think if the planning to release it in April. Yes, absolutely, shaped a lot of my future world view,” about Total Dhamaal, which will release on audience laughs even a half of it, the fi lm will I will be producing more fi lms.” – IANS Freeman added. – IANS
Age should not aff ect a LFW has associated with Lupin Life’s Corcal woman’s career: Kareena Bone & Beauty supplement for women. Its launch will see women over 30 years of age take Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is in her to the ramp. These will include models and late 30s and is a mother, says a woman’s career infl uencers too. must remain unaff ected by her age or stage of For the show, Singh will bring to the ramp a life. collection called ‘Post cards from summer’, and Kareena is the face of Corcal Bone & Beauty, it will have sheers, laces and delicate layers with which will be launched at the forthcoming a lot of pink and pastels. Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/ Anil V Kaushal, Head, LupinLife Consumer Resort 2019 edition with an initiative to bring UNCHANGED: Kareena Kapoor Khan says a Healthcare, said: “It’s often seen that women’s #Beautifullystrong real women to the ramp. woman’s career must remain unaff ected by her health doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Designer Rina Singh of Eka will showcase her age or stage of life. With demanding and multifaceted roles, from pret summer collection at the launch. homemakers to working women, women’s The actress said in a statement: “I believe age this has been possible because I focus on being health usually takes a back seat. or life stages should not aff ect a woman’s career. healthy inside to stay beautiful outside. “Everyone is beautiful the way they are NOSTALGIC: Martin Freeman says he It’s important not to limit yourself. Women can About the coming together of the brand, but only good health from within can help wanted to be a footballer and then a do it all. I have always enjoyed playing various beauty and fashion at LFW, she said: “It is just stay that way. To create awareness about the squash player. roles on reel – a warrior princess, model, the right mix and place for women to share their link between inner health and beauty, we are mother just the way I do in my real life. All of stories of inner strength and beauty.” delighted to partner with LFW.” – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 22, 2019 COMMUNITY
DISCUSSION: The press conference featured a discussion about the importance and impact of music and education in building communities and enriching lives, announcing a series of concerts for children and family. Photo by Jayan Orma QPO to organise children and family festival at Katara
By Mudassir Raja
atar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), in partnership with the World Innovation Summit for Education Q(WISE) and Qatar Music Academy (QMA), is all set to organise Children’s and Family Festival at Katara. The festival will feature a series of concerts starting from January 25. This was announced recently during a press conference that was held at Drama Theatre Building 16 Katara. The press conference was attended by notable personalities, including Kurt Meister, Executive Director QPO; Dr Abdul Ghafour al-Heeti, Management Director QMA; Dr Ozgur Mert Esen, Management Head of Western Music; Dr Ameena Hussain, Curator and Director of Programmes at WISE; Farah Abel, Partnerships and Policy Development Offi cer; MAias PERFORMANCE: Qatar Youth Orchestra during a performance. Photo supplied Alyamani, Violin II Sub-Principal QPO; Giovanni Pasini, Viola MAias Alyamani and the story by big city, Nour fi nds a new friend community. The objective of this workshop will later compliment the Principal, QPQ; and ACTory, a Svetlana Schmitz. The orchestra named Anna. One day Nour visits programme – WISE Happenings musical performance of Peter and theatrical duo of Svetlana Schmitz will be conducted by MAias her to play hide and seek in her – is to deliver impactful sessions the Wolf by QPO, merging music and Tamara Schaefer. Alyamani. Nour, A Girl of Desert house. Suddenly, at the attic they and keep the local community and art as a means of story-telling. The press conference featured a is story of a girl named Nour who fi nd boxes full of toys, clothes, old engaged in the conversation of Qatar Youth Orchestra (QYO) discussion about the importance lived in a desert and loved the stuff and books. The books tell education year round. As the will perform with QPO at Katara and impact of music and education sound of the oud. Her grandfather the stories about wise fools from current global conversation around Opera House at 7:30pm on in building communities and taught her to play the instrument, old times, including Djuha, Till education has been saturated February 2. QMA soloists and enriching lives, announcing a showing Nour how music can tell Eulenspiegel and Nasreddin Hodja. with an emphasis on science and orchestra musicians will get a series of concerts for children’s and stories about desert life. Though One lives in the west and the other technology, WISE in collaboration chance to perform with QPO family. her parents did not encourage her, two in the east. with QPO and local art teachers, masters. For several years, QPO The festival will also feature Nour practiced a lot. One day, Another concert is named as aims to highlight art as a learning and QMA have collaborated local Qatari stories that are sure the family moved to a big city. An Peter and the Wolf. The concert tool for youth and to exercise their on concerts with students and to engage all ages and highlight exciting adventure in this new will also be held at Katara Drama creative muscles, often neglected in musicians playing professional the importance and impact of world began. Theatre at 5pm on February 1. traditional learning environments. music. They have also been playing music and education in building The next family concert is called After the concert, there will Through the art workshop, young Arab instruments such qanun, nay, communities and enriching lives. Nour, Anna and the Wise Fools. be a workshop by WISE. Every students between the ages of 8 to Arab percussion, and oud. Both The festival will premier Nour, A The concert will also take place at month WISE partners with a 12 will be exploring the story of organisations are aiming to develop Girl of Desert at 5pm on January the Drama Theatre on January 29. local organisation or a thought- Peter and the Wolf through visuals young talent from the region to be 25 at Katara Drama Theatre. The The musical tells the story further. leader to collaborate on organising and illustrations. The art pieces the next generation of world-class concert will feature music by After moving from the desert to the education related activities for the that they will create during the musicians.