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Thursday, July 11, 2019 Dhul-Qa’da 8, 1440 AH

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Silver jubilee

COVER STORY Nostalgia reigns supreme as Bollywood blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! celebrates a milestone. P4-5

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Disappointing mash-up Trevor Noah all set to have Doha of two horror classics. audiences in stitches tomorrow. Page 14 Page 16 2 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.21am Shorooq (sunrise) 4.52am Zuhr (noon) 11.41am Asr (afternoon) 3.05pm Maghreb (sunset) 6.29pm Isha (night) 7.59pm

USEFUL NUMBERS Super 30 30 smart but underprivileged students prepare for entrance DIRECTION: Vikas Bahl exams for the Indian Institutes of Technology. CAST: Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Nandish Singh SYNOPSIS: Brilliant mathematician Anand Kumar helps THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza

Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

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 Qatar Airways 40253374 Escape Plan: The Extractors captured. Now he and his team, must pull off a deadly rescue DIRECTION: John Herzfeld mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages, CAST: Sylvester Stallone, Dave Bautista hidden in the depths of the prison complex, before time runs SYNOPSIS: After security expert Ray Breslin is hired to out. rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin’s love interest is also THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, Royal Plaza ote Unquo u “A positive te Q The Mall Cinema (1): Super Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): attitude causes a chain 30 (Hindi) 2pm; Shubha Rathri Shubha Rathri (Malayalam) 2:15pm; reaction of positive thoughts, (Malayalam) 4:45pm; Escape Plan: The Toy Story 4 (2D) 4:30pm; Super Extractors (2D) 7pm; Super 30 (Hindi) 30 (Hindi) 6:15pm; Shubha Rathri events and outcomes. It is a catalyst 8:45pm; Super 30 (Hindi) 11:30pm. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) (Malayalam) 9pm; Super 30 (Hindi) and it sparks extraordinary The Mall Cinema (2): Rustum 3:45pm; Crawl (2D) 6pm; Escape Plan: 11:15pm. (Kannada) 2:30pm; Spider-Man: Far The Extractors (2D) 7:45pm; Hamlet Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): results.” From Home (2D) 4:45pm; Spider-Man: Faroun (Arabic) 9:30pm; Shubha Super 30 (Hindi) 2:15pm; Spider-Man: — Wade Boggs Far From Home (2D) 7pm; Spider-Man: Rathri (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Far From Home (2D) 5pm; Hamlet Far From Home (2D) 9:15pm; Shubha Landmark Cinema (2): Shubha Faroun (Arabic) 7:15pm; Spider-Man: Rathri (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Rathri (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Toy Far From Home (2D) 9:15pm; We The Mall Cinema (3): Coconut: The Story 4 (2D) 4:30pm; Shubha Rathri Have Always Lived In The Castle (2D) Little (Malayalam) 6:15pm; Super 30 (Hindi) 11:30pm. Dragon 2 (2D) 2:15pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) 8:30pm; Super 30 (Hindi) 11:15pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Toy Community Editor 3:45pm; Aladdin (2D) 5:30pm; Hamlet Landmark Cinema (3): Super 30 Story 4 (2D) 2:30pm; Coconut: The Kamran Rehmat Faroun (Arabic) 7:45pm; Escape Plan: (Hindi) 2pm; Coconut: The Little Little Dragon 2 (2D) 4:30pm; Step- e-mail: [email protected] The Extractors (2D) 9:45pm; Crawl Dragon 2 (2D) 4:45pm; Spider-Man: Up: Year Of The Dance (2D) 6:15pm; Far From Home (2D) 6:15pm; El Mamar Telephone: 44466405 (2D) 11:30pm. Escape Plan: The Extractors (2D) 8pm; Landmark Cinema (1): Coconut: (Arabic) 8:30pm; Gurkha (Tamil) Crawl (2D) 9:45pm; Escape Plan: The Fax: 44350474 The Little Dragon 2 (2D) 2:15pm; 11:15pm. Extractors (2D) 11:30pm. Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Summer Camp for Special Needs Hobby Classes WHERE: Step by Step Centre for Special WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Needs Centre WHEN: Ongoing till August 1 WHEN:Wednesday – Monday TIME: 8:00am – 12:30pm Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is a During this time, all therapists and holistic performing arts institution and a one teachers will be working together, running stop solution for adults as well as children individual, peer and group sessions within looking to explore their talents in various classes. The children will continue learning art forms. We off er classes in contemporary, age-appropriate concepts, work on social Bollywood, hip hop, indian classical dance, skills, life skills training, arts and crafts, music (Hindustani and Carnatic), arts and craft, music, and fun activities such as water play. karate, yoga, percussion (Chenda, Thimila, Elathalam and Madhalam), violin, harmonium, Career Guidance public speaking. WHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al Additional services include dance education, Sadd choreograph music videos and dance cover WHEN: Sunday – Thursday albums, choreograph dance musical projects, TIME: 6pm – 8pm corporate workshops and events, choreograph Career guidance for course, country, events for schools, colleges, alumni meets and college and entrance for students of Grade corporate and choreography events. For details, IX-XII, of all curriculum. Career assessments call 33897609. administered for stream preference, career test, branch preference, personality, multiple intelligence and learning styles and productivity. For more information, 55448835.

Artistic Gymnastic Classes WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm The olympic sport using horizontal bar, EVENTS FBQ Museum brings together the treasures rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the of the museum owned collection in children from age 4 till 16. MF Husain: The Horses Of The Sun order to promote mutual understanding, Exhibition recognition and appreciation between WHERE: Mataf: Arab Museum of Modern Qatar and India. Composed of five main Art topics, including community, trade, arts, WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 food and incense, the exhibition takes TIME: 9am – 7pm one on a journey to explore the rich and Arabic Calligraphy Workshop The exhibition presents Husain’s pluralist diverse Indian cultures, the long historic WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday approach to the divine and cosmic aspects of links between Qatar and India, and cultural TIME: 6pm being, articulated through the myths, symbols similarities between Qatar and India. Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. and narratives of the world’s religions and Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic philosophies. M. F. Husain: Horses of the Sun handwriting and calligraphy at Music and bears witness to a recurrent motif in his art, a Arts Atelier. personal symbol of self-renewal and vitality. The lessons will take place every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For Summer Entertainment City more information, contact registration@ WHERE: DECC atelierqatar.com WHEN: Ongoing till July 13 TIME: 1pm – 11pm The biggest indoor VR and Gaming zone,over 50+ new activities and 45 food options along with 114 retail shops, for the whole family under one roof. Entry fee QR15 After School Activities per head. WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Music and arts activities for students taking place after they fi nish their day in school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 years old after school hours.

Dance and Instrument Classes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Ballet Lessons Learn the movements of dance styles in India to Qatar – Symbiosis of WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical Cultures WHEN: Ongoing instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard WHERE: FBQ Museum TIME: 4pm – 8pm for adults as well kids and move in the world WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 For more info e-mail at registration@ of music. For details, contact 66523871/ Under the context of cultural exchange, atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY An all-time classic The mainstay of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was its music and the way it was used in the film. After all, it was not easy to find slots for 14 songs in a 210-minute film and, then, to justify them, writes Vinod Mirani

t is now 25 years to one of the biggest hits and an all-time classic, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! In those days, there were factors due to which Ifi lms had, what was called, repeat value. In Sholay, the special eff ects and stereophonic sound as well as the fi lm’s dialogue drew repeat footfalls; Deewaar because of Amitabh Bachchan’s fi ery performance as well as dialogue. In the Rajesh Khanna starrer Dushman, one song, Vaada tera vaada, was enough the get the audience back again and again. There have been many such examples. In fact, this surging popularity of fi lmy dialogue prompted the music company, Polydor India, to start a new trend of releasing dialogue tracks on cassettes and in the case of Sholay, which had weak music, dialogue cassettes sold many times more than the music album! All this glory of repeat audience was lost to piracy when the films were overnight copied on pirated video cassettes and released into the market on the very day of a film’s release. There was also no stopping as the piracy moved from video cassettes to cable networks and fresh films were beamed right into the households. However, the Rajshris had the advantage of an all-India distribution network as well as sub-offices in distant parts. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was inspired from Rajshri Productions’ earlier small budget home production, Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), a rural love story. Though the fi lm went generally unnoticed in the rest of the country, it was a major hit in parts of UP, especially Eastern UP and Bihar. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was modernised to suit the prevailing tastes. Piracy did not aff ect Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! The company made sure that each print of the fi lm was in the possession of a company appointed security man and the print remained in his possession when not being screened. Also, by that time, the fi lm’s accolades had reached a pinnacle and every fi lm lover wanted to catch it at a cinema hall. 1980s and 90s fi lms off ered a varied fare. While Amitabh Bachchan fi lms dominated till the mid-1980s, the fi eld was also open to fi lms with other stars. However, a new lot of actors made inroads in the 90s with Aamir Khan, Salman BLAST FROM THE PAST: Stars , left, and in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and so on. Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

There was criticism for the length of the film as well as the number of songs. A verdict of flop was passed even before the film could release! It belied all predictions and went on to become a blockbuster like no other film so far

Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Sanjay BLOSSOMING LOVE: Madhuri Dixit, left, and Salman Khan in a scene from the blockbuster. Dutt, Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff continued to have their following. thereafter, the production house of the fi lms. directorial venture, Maine Pyar foot tapping kind. No song drove Among all these, it was in 1994 signed budding composer duo, The Rajshris continued to Kiya (1989). Now, that was a gutsy a viewer to a loo break (as was the that Rajshris’ Hum Aapke Hain Laxmikant Pyarelal, for their next work with new or lesser known move since, till then, Raamlaxman norm in those days with boring Koun..! released. It was like no fi ve fi lms. Starting with , the composers and, for Hum Aapke were known for composing music songs). other fi lm seen so far. The fi lm ran music for all fi ve fi lms, Taqdeer, Hain Koun..! they repeated for mainly Marathi fi lms! The Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was through three-and-a-half hours Jeevan Mrityu, Piya Ka Ghar and Raalaxman, who gave the hit music result, the fi lm boasted of a variety way diff erent from the kind of and contained as many as 14 songs! , was hit, whatever the fate for director ’s debut of songs, from melody to fun to the fi lms being made around the time. And, there was no solid script, so During its 210-minute duration to say, to hold either the duration and 14 songs, most of the fi lm was or the 14 songs. If at all the fi lm about a family gathered to prepare had a story to tell, it was during and celebrate a forthcoming the penultimate 40 minutes or so wedding in the family. Mostly, the before it came up with a happy screen was kept full of characters ending sending out a delighted and generally having fun, singing and contented audience. (Most wanted dancing. The story comes with a to see the fi lm again!) twist in the proceedings only much The mainstay of Hum Aapke Hain later. But, what still made the fi lm Koun..! was its music and the way it tick was its very Indian-ness, the was used in the fi lm. After all, it was values, traditions and spirit of not easy to fi nd slots for 14 songs sacrifi ce for the family; feelings in a fi lm and, then, to justify them. lying deep down in all Indians, Yet, the music set the tone for the still. fi lm from the very onset with the Rajshri Productions, which title song Hum Aapke Hain Koun — also had its in-house distribution a slow but melodiously soothing network, Rajshri Pictures Private number. Limited, always experimented When it comes to the fi lm with their release strategy. fraternity, every other producer Though a high-end production, seems to know better than the Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! was one who made a fi lm. So, there given a limited screen with just was criticism for the length of a single screen to start with. the fi lm as well as the number of As the film kept on generating songs. A verdict of fl op was passed more footfalls, the screens were even before the fi lm could release! increased. The film went onto Going by various suggestions, the celebrate 25 to 100 week run in producers went on to reduce the almost all major cities. length by one and a half songs from At about Rs31 crore real time box the 14 numbers. The fi lm belied all offi ce collection fi gures, it was the predictions and went on to become biggest hit of its time (not adjusted a blockbuster like no other fi lm so EVERGREEN: Madhuri Dixit-Nene, of the million dollar smile, has aged, if at all, gracefully. for infl ation etc. since the take far. The deleted songs were added home of that time is what matters). back and that did not deter the And, that was the era of lakh and, audience from coming again, and only a few fi lms, if at all, crossed the again. At about Rs31 crore real time box office collection Rs1crore mark! Music played a very vital role What is more, it inspired many in all Rajshri Productions yet, figures, it was the biggest hit of its time (not adjusted big production houses to take to surprisingly, they never went after for inflation etc. since the take home of that time is similar fi lm themes appealing to big named, established composers. universal audiences, as in family When Rajshri Productions founder, what matters). And, that was the era of lakh and, only included. No action, no negative Tarachand Barjatya, made his fi rst characters as in villains. fi lm, Aarti in 1962, he assigned a few films, if at all, crossed the Rs1 crore mark! O Vinod Mirani is a veteran music composing to Roshan. But, fi lm writer and box offi ce analyst 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY STCD elects new off ice bearers

Smedley Toastmasters Club Doha (STCD) recently organised an installation meeting to elect club. Raghavan Menon, District Director, was the chief guest on the occasion. its new off ice bearers. The new executive committee members, installed by Benov Jacob, Area Speaking on the occasion, Raghavan Menon emphasised on the importance of being honest Director, include Asokan Karuvan Kandy, President; Suresh Lamsal, Vice President Education; Sujith to the roles taken and discharge duties and responsibilities to the highest possible way. He N K, Vice President Membership; Rubina Tabish Khan, Vice President Public Relations; Rajiv Kumar, congratulated the achievers and contributors. Secretary; Chris Mathew, Treasurer; and Mohit Jain Sergeant at Arms. Asokan Karuvan Kandy expressed his gratitude for electing him as the president and mentioned Gopikrishnan M K, outgoing president, opened and Tabish Insaf Khan anchored the meeting. The that his priority this year will be the total development of each member. He urged all newly elected meeting also recognised and awarded outstanding performers, achievers and contributors of the off icers to perform their duties with enthusiasm and dedication to achieve the club’s goal.

The Westin Doha holds blood donation drive

The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation, recently disseminate the culture of voluntary donation among society. Ammar Samad, Hotel Manager organised a blood donation drive. The objective was to support this year’s ‘Be a Hero, Donate at The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa, said, “We are honoured to continuously be part of this Blood’ campaign with the support of Take Care Committee of the hotel, stated a press release. campaign on an annual basis and to support Hamad Medical Corporation. As part of the For the third year in a row, associates from different departments of the hotel, in-house hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility, we help promoting the culture of this voluntary action guests and volunteers have contributed in this humanitarian cause. The Westin Doha’s aim and we also help the Blood Bank to increase its supply. We will certainly continue to support was to showcase proactive support for the health and well-being of the community; and to the cause every year.” Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 MOTORING COMMUNITY All-new Jeep Gladiator to have its European preview at Camp Jeep

ll-new Jeep Gladiator: introduction in Europe will follow the windshield folded. Lightweight, Audio upgrades include an Gladiator utilises the proven fi ve- most capable, uniquely by end of next year. high-strength aluminium doors optional subwoofer and portable link coil suspension confi guration. functional and fun- feature the Torx bit size stamped wireless speaker located behind the The springs have been tuned for to-drive pickup truck Modern, authentic Jeep directly onto the hinge to eliminate rear seat which allows customers to an optimum balance between featuring authentic design guessing which size bit is needed take their music with them when on-road handling while providing JeepA design to have its European The all-new Jeep Gladiator to remove the doors. A tool kit with reaching their destination whether a comfortable ride around town, preview at Camp Jeep, stated a boasts a rugged, distinguished the necessary Torx bits to remove their trip ends on the beach or with or without cargo in the bed, press release. design that is immediately the doors and lower the windshield continues on extreme off -road and legendary off -road capability. European customers will have a recognisable with traditional Jeep is provided as standard equipment. trails. LED lights on quarter-trim Ride comfort, body-roll control, fi rst chance to get up close to the design cues. Dozens of diff erent door, top and panels illuminate the storage space handling, payload and towing new Jeep Gladiator at the 2019 The Jeep design team kept the windshield combinations allow for and the docking station for the capability is signifi cantly enhanced Camp Jeep – the annual get- legendary seven-slot grille seen on endless confi guration possibilities. wireless speaker. with assistance from shock tuning, together of all Jeep owners and Wrangler but widened the grille hard points, and body mount enthusiasts and most important slots for an additional air intake to Authentic interior design Advanced fuel-effi cient strategy. event in the Jeep Owners Group assist with the towing capacity. The boasts functional features and powertrains Safety and security were (J.O.G.) calendar – to be held in San top of the keystone-shaped grille technology The all-new Jeep Gladiator paramount in the development of Martino di Castrozza, in the heart is gently swept back to enhance The new Jeep Gladiator’s engine range off ers the proven the new Jeep Gladiator, which off ers of the Dolomite Region from 12 to aerodynamics. interior combines authentic 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine – an array of active and passive safety 14 July. Gladiator Overland and Rubicon styling, versatility, comfort and available only in markets outside and security features including The all-new Jeep Gladiator – models off er available LED intuitive features. Precision Europe including the Middle East optional Blind-spot Monitoring builds on a rich heritage of tough, headlamps and fog lamps that craftsmanship and high-quality – and a new 3.0-litre EcoDiesel and Rear Cross Path detection, dependable Jeep trucks and off ers project crisp white lighting, adding materials are found throughout V-6 engine which will be the only forward-facing off -road camera, an unmatched combination of to the Gladiator’s modern look. the cabin. engine option off ered in Europe. Forward collision warning plus authentic Jeep design, open-air Clever functionality and The heritage-inspired centre The FCA US 3.6-litre Pentastar and Adaptive Cruise Control with freedom, clever functionality and versatility were the focus while stack features a clean, sculpted V-6 engine delivers 285 horsepower Stop Function; standard features versatility, advanced fuel-effi cient designing the Gladiator’s durable form that complements the and 347Nm of torque and features comprise ParkView rear backup powertrains, superior on- and bed. Under-rail bed lighting, an horizontal dashboard design and Engine Stop-Start (ESS) as standard camera with dynamic grid lines off -road dynamics and advanced optional covered external power sports a different finish for each equipment. It is engineered to and front and rear park assist, and technological content in the areas source (230V) and strong integrated model choice. Functional features, provide a broad torque band with electronic stability control (ESC) of safety and connectivity. tie-downs, provide durability including climate and volume a focus on low-end torque – an with electronic roll mitigation. A one-of-a-kind vehicle, the and versatility. The available Trail control knobs, media charging and essential trait needed for extreme new Jeep Gladiator evolves the Rail Cargo Management System connectivity ports, and Engine off -roading. The new Jeep Gladiator Fourth-generation iconic Wrangler formula by adding provides additional storage Stop Start (ESS) control are all off ers an eight-speed automatic UconnectTM system delivers increased levels of versatility, options to organise and secure sculpted for quick recognition and transmission, enabling the vehicle advanced technology freedom and superior on-road cargo. An optional spray-in bed are all easily located within reach to optimise engine output while The new Jeep Gladiator off ers driving dynamics to its unmatched liner, bed divider and tonneau of the front-seat occupants. on the trails or enjoying smooth, two UconnectTM systems – all-terrain capability. Its unrivalled cover provide even more options The centre stack houses effi cient power delivery at highway UconnectTM 7-inch and 8.4-inch off -road prowess comes courtesy of to keep cargo secure while the 7.0 – or optional 8.4-inch speeds. NAV, delivering communication, the Command-Trac and Rock-Trac helping with durability. Gladiator touchscreen displays of the entertainment and navigation 4x4 systems, third-generation Dana Rubicon models are equipped with fourth-generation UconnectTM Rugged body-on-frame features drivers and passengers 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- protective cab and cargo bed rock system. The instrument cluster design is the foundation for desire, including a full-colour and rear-axle lockers, segment- rails. features a 3.5- or 7-inch thin-film legendary Jeep truck utility and LED instrument cluster. The exclusive sway-bar disconnect and A four-bolt design at the top of transistor (TFT) information LED durability UconnectTM 7.0 or 8.4NAV 32-inch off -road tyres. the windshield’s frame allows for display. Rear seats use a unique The Jeep Gladiator uses a body- systems off ers easy-to-use features, Built in Toledo, Ohio, the new the windshield to fold down quickly design that can be locked in place on-frame design and features enhanced processing power, faster Jeep Gladiator is off ered in three and easily. A header bar connects to provide secure storage behind a superbly engineered fi ve-link startup times, high-resolution diff erent trim levels: Sport, the A-pillars and stays in place the seat back and can be folded suspension system, which enhances screens with capacitive touch and Overland and Rubicon. It will even when the windshield is folded flat to access cab-back storage capability and provides composed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrive in Middle East showrooms down. This allows the rear-view and provide a load floor for larger on-road driving dynamics and connectivity for hands-free phone, in the fi rst half of 2020, while its mirror to remain in place even with items. passenger safety. navigation and voice texting. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY OFFB Woman loans wedding dr WWII parachute to 82 Aida’s beloved Gerald has been gone 39 years, bu craftsmanship and a time stamp, is still weightless an

DOWN MEMORY LANE: Edith Bonsonto goes through a scrap book with WEDDING GOWN: Edith Bonsonto’s night gown she wore on her wedding night. The gown, along with her wedding photos of her husband Gerald. dress, were made from her late husband’s WWII parachute.

t was a beautiful summer day, was both practical during a time of day, and this one is a gem.” After the walking and talking,” Aida recalled. Gerald a photo of herself that was and a crowd had gathered in national rationing and fashionable for war, Ruff said, there were shortages “Then he asked me if I’d like to go to taken at her brother’s wedding. He’d front of Aida Bonsonto’s home the time. of materials, so people would make a movie.” kept the picture, which had a metal, in the Little Italy neighbourhood Aida, who is now 97, recalled how do with what they could get their By December 1942, when Gerald mirror-like backing, in his chest of Chicago. she brought the fabric to an Italian hands on. Though he’s heard about was inducted into the Army, the pocket. The photo was shredded by IDressed in a gown made of silk and immigrant who hand-stitched it into the dresses, he said, Aida’s is only the couple was going steady. the bullet, but Aida kept it, and it is nylon, the bride-to-be walked down an embellished, almost weightless second wedding parachute dress that “Before he left, he asked if I would now buried with her husband. the stairs and out the front door as if gown with a sweetheart neckline and he’s actually seen. accept his ring and if I would wait for For months, Gerald recovered in she was ‘fl oating on air.’ a long train. “There are only maybe three or him,” Aida said. hospitals in France, England and In some ways, she was. It was June Fast forward 73 years, to Memorial four in the whole Army enterprise She promised she would. “I wrote Capri, Italy.While in France, he asked 8, 1946, and Aida was wearing a dress Day 2019. Aida’s beloved Gerald has collection,” he said. to him every day without fail. Every a woman to make a nightgown for his made from her future husband’s Army been gone 39 years, but the dress, “It’s dresses like this and the people day he had a letter from me. I never bride out of parachute material. The parachute. As the weightless fabric both a work of fi ne craftsmanship and behind them that started the Baby stopped writing to him,” she said. long-sleeved, sashed gown even has caught the breeze, she could feel it a time stamp, is still weightless and Boom,” Ruff said. “That’s a big deal, As Gerald, a medic and paratrooper her nickname, ‘Edith,’ embroidered billow. beautiful. not to mention the military service of assigned to the 307th medics of the across the top left side. “I couldn’t control it because it was And Aida is ready to share it with these soldiers who brought these back 82nd Airborne Division, saw duty Aida said Gerald told her the cost of so light. You could see it fl ying,” she the world. to their wives. around Europe and Africa, Aida the seamstress’ work was two packs said. “It was an honour to have it and On May 27, Brig Gen Kris A “Now we can enjoy them and tell worked in a shoe factory, fi rst piecing of cigarettes.It was a diff erent time, to wear it.” Belanger, of the Chicago-based 85th their story today. That’s what museum together athletic shoes then sewing Aida said, and even though she only At Chicago’s Cathedral, surrounded US Army Reserve Support Command, artefacts are all about,” he said. aviation kit bags for the Army. wore the nightgown on her wedding by family and fl anked by her met Aida at the Orland Park home Seated in the family room of her One day, while on the job, she day, she machine-sewed the originally bridesmaids in white chiff on, Aida of her son Jerry Bonsonto, Jr and his son’s southwest suburban home, Aida received a call from her future hand-stitched seams to add durability. made good on a promise to wed Pfc. wife, Caroline, to pick up the dress shared her story, one that is sprinkled mother-in-law, asking her to come She has also hand-washed the gown Gerald Bonsonto. It was a promise and transport it to the 82nd Airborne with serendipity. quickly. Gerald had been shot in the over the years. she’d made back before he left to fi ght Museum at Fort Bragg, NC. She and Gerald lived across the chest while parachuting over Sainte- Back then, the parachutes, said in World War II, a promise that almost It will be exhibited as a testament street from each other but didn’t meet Mere-Eglise, which would become the Jerry Bonsonto, Jr., “were thin and died with a sniper’s bullet. to a time when love, luck and until one summer night in 1938 when fi rst town liberated after the D-Day lightweight, designed to get the men After months of recuperating, resourcefulness defi ned the nation. she ran into him as she was leaving a invasion. down fast so they wouldn’t be targets Gerald Bonsonto recovered from the “Everybody hears about these neighbourhood ice cream shop with A German sniper’s bullet grazed in the air.” harrowing injury he sustained during dresses made from parachutes,” her sister. He was standing on the Gerald’s heart and lodged in his back, Caroline Bonsonto said the the Invasion of Normandy and sent said Chris Ruff , curator of the 82nd corner with his cousin and the four she said. She believes “my picture parachute nightgown “looks delicate back his parachute, in two boxes, Airborne Museum, “but it seems got to talking. saved his life.” but is sturdy as steel.” Aida and Gerald so Aida could be wed in a dress that there are very few that survived to this “Before you knew it, we were Before he left for duty, she’d given went on to have four sons, one of Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 BEAT COMMUNITY ress made from husband’s 2nd Airborne Museum ut the dress, both a work of fine d beautiful, writes Donna Vickroy

MEMORIES: Edith Bonsonto’s late husband Gerald after joining the Army.

whom, Vince, died a few years ago. Gerald worked as a truck driver and wore his Army boots until they disintegrated, Aida said. “I wanted to have them bronzed,” something she did for her son, Joe, after he returned from serving in Vietnam, she said. “But he insisted on wearing them every day, as a reminder of all he went through and why he went through it, for freedom.” It also served as a tribute to his buddies who were killed in action, she said. Aida said Gerald “never talked about the war” and would get upset when war movies tried to evoke realism. “He would say, ‘Shut it off . It’s not the real thing. You’ve got to be there to know what it’s really like,’ “ she said. Aida said she is loaning the dress to the museum, instead of donating it, because she has several great- granddaughters who might decide they’d like to wear it on their wedding day.” For now, the dress will be displayed as a testament to a time when love and war intersected, creating a fashion statement. – Chicago Tribune/TNS FAMILY UNION: Edith Bonsonto, holding her wedding photo, sits with her son Gerald and her daughter-in-law Caroline. 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

A colony of firebugs “Photography is an art of observation. It’s about fi rebug as its gland that produces a nasty smelling on Mallows feeding on their seeds. The bug can be fi nding something interesting in an ordinary place… it substance. found throughout the year in clusters under these has little to do with the things you see and everything Contrary to its Latin name, Pyrrhocoris apterus, plants or walking over the ground. to do with the way you see them.” that suggests that fi rebug is a “wingless fi re bug”, the I found a colony of fi rebugs, seen in tandem The fi rebug, or Pyrrhocoris apterus, is a common species does have wings although it is unable to fl y. (In formation when mating, which can take from 12 hours insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae. This is a red and the South of Europe live relatives of the fi re bugs that up to 7 days! black coloured beautiful insect that lives in groups. do fl y.) – Text and photos by Mohamed Samad Imran, The bright red colour warns birds not to eat the The fi rebug can usually be seen on Lime trees and @Imran_ismarbaan Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Drinking Japanese matcha tea reduces anxiety: Study

re you leading a highly stressful life? Worry not, Japanese Matcha tea will come to your rescue as researchers have found it to have various health benefi ts, such as reducing anxiety. Published in the Journal of Functional Foods, the study Adone on mice found that anxious behaviour in the rodents reduced after consuming Matcha powder or Matcha extract. According to the researchers, the tea’s calming eff ects are due to mechanisms that activate dopamine D1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, both of which are closely related to anxious behaviour. “Although further epidemiological research is necessary, the results of our study show that Matcha, which has been used as a medicinal agent for many years, may be quite benefi cial to the human body,” said study lead author Yuki Kurauchi from Kumamoto University in Japan. “We hope that our research into Matcha can lead to health benefi ts worldwide,” Kurauchi added. For the study, the researchers conducted an “elevated plus maze” test – an anxiety test for rodents — and found that anxiety in mice was reduced after consuming Matcha powder or Matcha extract. In addition, when the anxiolytic activity of diff erent Matcha extracts were evaluated, a stronger eff ect was found with the extract derived using 80 per cent ethanol in comparison to the extract derived from only hot water. Matcha is the fi nely ground powder of new leaves from shade- grown (90 per cent shade) Camellia sinensis green tea bushes. – IANS

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

A member of your household has perhaps been withholding some An unexpected and perhaps unwelcome call or e-mail from a co- You may have been saving up for something you really wanted, negative emotions for a long time. He or she may finally let loose worker might mean you have to work some extra hours, Taurus. Gemini, when an unexpected expense compels you to spend with everything today. This could prove disconcerting, Aries, as This could be frustrating. You may feel that someone is taking unfair some of your savings. This could cause some gloom. Make sure you probably had no idea this was going on. Some honest talk is advantage of you. If you aren’t up to doing it, say no. This won’t you’ve exhausted all of your other options before digging into your definitely in order. Try to show that you understand. All should be aff ect your long-term standing with this person. Otherwise, grit your nest egg. Appearances could be deceiving. There could be other fine in the end. teeth, dig in, and think of it as a favour. resources at your disposal that you didn’t immediately think of. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Some hidden problems in your house could suddenly appear, Some strange communications could come your way today, Leo. A group you’re aff iliated with could find some discrepancies in their Cancer. This could involve plumbing, electricity, or the walls. Repairs Hang-ups or blank e-mails could have you wondering who the financial records and ask you to check into it, Virgo. This is probably are definitely indicated. It’s best if you see to them right away rather person is and what they want from you. This is probably due more to due more to mistaken entries or lost pages than to any major than wait. The problem will only escalate if neglected. It’s probably problems with phone lines or Internet connections than to anything disaster, but solving it will set everyone’s mind at ease. Don’t be better to call in professionals than to try to do it yourself. Things like else, so don’t waste time worrying. If you think you know who’s surprised if you have to dig through little scraps of paper buried in this are a drag, but they happen. trying to reach you, wait until tomorrow and contact him or her. the bottom of files. It will be worth it, though. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Secrets that someone close has been trying to keep hidden could come Some strange news concerning friends who live far away could Some rather unsettling insights into a friend’s thoughts and feelings out today, Libra. This may or may not be something Earthshaking, come to you secondhand today, Scorpio. Attempts to reach the could come to you today. Your intuition is keener than usual, but either way, some quick damage control might prevent them from people in question may prove fruitless, at least now. Withhold Sagittarius, so trust your instincts about everyone, even strangers. becoming common knowledge. The people around you are more judgment about what you hear until you talk to your friends, as Disconcerting though it may be, the experience will increase your understanding than you know, so express how you feel. By tomorrow it much of what is passed on to you is likely to be misinformation. understanding of others and enable you to deal with them in the should be old news. Take care of business and all will be well. Tomorrow you should have better luck reaching them. right way. This could strengthen your relationships. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

A disagreement with a friend or family member could cause Plans to get some long-neglected tasks done around the house Plans to get together with a close friend or a partner might go awry confusion and hurt feelings if it isn’t nipped in the bud. or yard may be interrupted by a phone call from someone dear due to circumstances beyond your control, Pisces. Sudden events Communication is the key, Capricorn. Avert misunderstanding who lives far away. You might be so excited by the call that you are could necessitate being out of touch. You might have to face delays by explaining in detail exactly what it is you need or what you’re no longer in the right frame of mind to finish your work once the when you’re trying to make arrangements. Don’t give up – you will prepared to give. Don’t assume everyone knows this already. Do this conversation ends. Don’t worry. You can always get the tasks done reach your goal but just a little later than you’d hoped. Accept things in person if you can. Phone or e-mail might not be as eff ective. later. as they are and change your schedule. These things happen. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Scrap metal’s last to be 1 German woman beginning to removed in plane trip (5) detect criminal deception (5) 4 They’re a bit fed up, 2 They are used for boring especially as they’ve been cocktails (7) tricked (5) 3 Very little time in year (4) 7 Volunteer force’s excessive 4 Drinks provided for men on enthusiasm for island state (8) board (8) 8 Competent learner in Lincoln 5 Fruit with large stone (5) (4) 6 As leaders of law 9 Barrymore produced pictures enforcement go in for peace (7) (4) 11 Stick with musical animals (8) 10 Mature pine lasting many 12 A second reformation for years (3-4) clergymen (7) 12 Stop getting involved in 13 Dreadful nuisance - I lost seduction (11) subtle shades (7) 14 Cold tea knocked back 15 Some Arab horses can’t outside pub for entertainment stand (5) (7) 17 Colleagues forming teams 16 Soothing ointment used in (5) some herbal medicines (4) 18 Dull river crossed by fish (4) 19 Fly-by-night revealed by parent without hesitation (4) 20 Fruit - it’s a crop to be gathered (8) 21 One is not well out of these arrangements (5) Answers 22 Foundation and front of building unchanged (5) Wordsearch Codeword

Yesterday’s Solution 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Disappointing mash-up of two horror classics Toni Collette’s character in opposite vantage point. Doing the By Chris Hewitt Hereditary, someone whose life is same with jarring edits between turned upside-down by a violent images crafts a perfect final shot family tragedy right after the that you’ll miss if you blink. idsommar is an movie begins – a tragedy Aster Getting in our head with atonal upsetting movie, insists we need to see every bit of music, then making fun of us for and I mean that in order to understand just how falling for it – in one scene, the word in pretty life-changingly awful it is. soundtrack’s unnerving drone is much every way To recover, Dani goes on a suddenly revealed to be a horrid Myou can think of. group trip to Sweden in summer, tune being played by a trio of Writer/director Ari Aster’s accompanied by her distant Swedish cultists. second horror feature, after boyfriend, Christian (Jack I won’t say much about the Hereditary, upsets because of the Reynor). Unbeknown to her, plot for a couple of reasons. First, activities it depicts. (At one point, Christian wants to break up with if you’re the sort of person who I calmed myself by thinking, her. Unbeknown to everyone likes being taken on a ride by a “Well, at least these people aren’t in the movie, Christian’s name movie, I wouldn’t wreck that. eating each other,” but, honestly, seems like a signpost that he’s in And, second, because after two I’m not so sure.) More crucially, for trouble when the group plops hours of masterfully creeping us it wants to upset the way you feel, down among a bizarre pagan cult out, Midsommar reveals itself to maybe even the way you watch whose blank, blond members be a disappointing mash-up of movies. behave very strangely. two horror classics, one from just It puts genuine grief and Meanwhile, the friends are a couple of years ago and one from scary-movie ridiculousness right high on mushrooms, people begin the 1970s’. next to each other. It seems like to disappear and everyone eats Anyone who spends much time it’s forcing you to breathe a little meat pies that may or may not reading or going to the movies or differently. It puts you on edge, have people in them. (That the theatre knows it’s really hard to and, if you are into the idea of a movie never tells us is part of its begin a compelling story but that divisive movie that messes with atmosphere of unease.) it’s even harder to end it well. My your head, you may like it. But I Aster quickly has established theory is that Aster is a fantastic suspect many people will walk out himself as a master of creating director who might profit from in the middle. discomfort. He has a sure working with a writer who is not Fans of Hereditary will command of cinematic techniques himself. recognise the territory, but that stir up bad feelings: sending But the truth is that he’s just although Midsommar shares with us off-kilter by violating the two movies into his career, and the earlier movie a finale marred “180-degree rule,” which holds it’s probably only a matter of by predictability, it is much that a movie should not cut from time before he figures out how to harsher. one shot of people to another shot stick the landing. – Star Tribune Florence Pugh’s Dani is, like of those same people from the (Minneapolis)/TNS Stuber: a cinematic car wreck duty LAPD officer, Vic (Bautista), end of the day, the two men have By Katie Walsh who is on a vengeance mission and apparently learned new ways of conscripts Stu into the torture and being men from each other. Vic murder of civilians. Ha. Ha. Ha. becomes more sensitive, while Stu here is absolutely no Those murderous off-duty LAPD embraces his own power. But the reason to catch a ride officers sure are hilarious. half-hearted cultural commentary with the nasty, brutish It’s a busted, blatant, bumbling gets lost in the violent melee. What and shrill Stuber, a rip-off of Michael Mann’s we see doesn’t match their words. horror movie about our Collateral, but rather than a smooth If a film is going to be action- currentT American nightmare of late assassin and a panicked cabbie, it’s packed and violent, it should have capitalist economics and unchecked a rogue cop with impaired vision the decency to at least present it law enforcement masquerading as due to LASIK surgery and a motor- well. an “action comedy.” If that’s not mouth sweetie behind the wheel of The cinematography and editing sobering enough, Stuber, written a leased Nissan Leaf. One can see is completely incoherent and not by Tripper Clancy and directed the appeal of the concept in theory. compelling. Of all the offences by Michael Dowse, is also deeply But it’s lost in the loud and messy Stuber commits (we’ve barely unfunny. It centres on the odd- execution. scratched the surface), the one couple pairing of Kumail Nanjiani In throwing together sensitive that burns worst is the casting and Dave Bautista, who try to cover beta Stu and the testosterone- of Indonesian martial artist Iko up their complete lack of chemistry fuelled Vic, Stuber is trying to say Uwais, a master of the brutal with increasingly deafening something about the hot topic of fighting style silat, as the bad guy, screams. toxic masculinity (aren’t we all?), and then failing to shoot any of the You know what’s just a laugh but it has its cake and eats it too. fight scenes with a single shred riot? Consider that the hero of Stu might yell at Vic to talk about of cogency or clarity. If you cast our film, the titular Stuber, Stu his feelings or being a better father, Uwais, we want to see him fight, but (Nanjiani), drives Uber on the side and yes, he does call out just how the action scenes are so atrociously because he doesn’t make enough illegal everything Vic does that muddled it’s impossible to follow. at his low-wage gig at a big box day, repeatedly. But for every Stu shrieks every story point, sporting goods store while also one of these moments, there’s a so even watching this grating and trying to open a business with his scene where Stu learns to “man pointless film, filled with bone- best friend/crush (Betty Gilpin). up” by becoming violent himself, headed plot twists, is utterly You know what’s even funnier? shedding his compassion, empathy unrewarding. Save the Uber fare When he’s kidnapped by an off- and respect for human life. At the and stay far, far away. – TNS Thursday, July 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Harder tackling success than failure: Chunky

By Simran Sethi SPAT: Things turned nasty recently when Kangana questioned a journalist over his negative remarks. ame is important for an actor. Ekta’s Balaji Telefi lms apologises on Some experience it early in Kangana’s behalf their careers while others take years to get into the spotlight. Ekta Kapoor’s production house Balaji Telefi ms yesterday Stardom, however, can be issued an apology after receiving widespread fl ak by the fiF ckle – ask Chunky Panday. The actor media fraternity over actress Kangana Ranaut’s ugly spat has seen “success” as well as “failure” with a journalist at a recent promotional press event here closely in his Bollywood career of over for the fi lm JudgeMentall Hai Kya, which is produced by the three decades. banner. “It was perhaps written in my destiny “A lot is being reported about the debate that ensued that I would rise and fall and rise. I have between our fi lm JudgeMentall Hai Kya actor and a experienced success as well as failure in journalist, at the fi lm’s song launch event on July 7. life. To be honest, I have no regrets. You Unfortunately, the event took an unpleasant turn. can’t be on top all the time,” Chunky “While the people involved in it fairly held their own said about losing out in the race after a perspectives but because it happened at the event of our smashing start to his career in the late fi lm, we, as the producers, would like to apologise and eighties with hits such as Aag Hi Aag, express regret for this untoward incident,” read the Balaji Tezaab and Khatron Ke Khiladi. statement. Chunky’s debut fi lm as a lead Things turned nasty at the launch of the song, The actor happened in 1987, in the Pahlaj wakhra swag, when Kangana questioned a journalist over Nihalani-produced hit, Aag Hi Aag. The his negative remarks on her last release, Manikarnika: The fi lm also starred veterans Dharmendra Queen Of Jhansi. and Shatrughan Sinha, but Chunky won Condemning Kangana’s behaviour, members of the an instant fan base with his action hero CANDID: Chunky Panday says that it was perhaps written in his destiny that he would Entertainment Journalists’ Guild of India (EJGI) on Tuesday turn. rise and fall and rise. collectively decided to boycott Kangana and demanded a The late eighties marked the era of public apology from the National Award-winning actress. multi-starers and Chunky appeared in who did not even know my name. So, I on the top, everyone has an eye on you,” The Balaji statement, issued on behalf of Kapoor, urged a series of fi lms with other big stars, decided to work in fi lms that children he says. the media “to not let this one incident hamper the team including Tezaab, Paap Ki Duniya and would see, and do roles that would After working in nearly 80 fi lms, eff ort that has gone behind making the film”. Gunahon Ka Faisla, but he managed to entertain them,” he says, explaining his the 56-year-old says he is now trying “We would like to maintain that our intention was not leave a mark with his spirited screen decision to sign slapstick hits such as to reinvent himself. He feels it is to disrespect or hurt anyone’s sentiments,” the statement presence and handsome looks. the Housefull fi lms during this phase. important for an artiste to change and concluded. The initial success was, however, His role of Aakhri Pasta in the Housefull grow with time. JudgeMentall Hai Kya is scheduled to release on July 26. shortlived and the actor was soon series won him new-generation fans in “Change is the only constant in – IANS reeling under fl ops. His 1993 release, the 2010s. life. You should always be prepared to David Dhawan’s Aankhen, remains one Does he miss stardom? usher change within yourself. From the of the biggest blockbusters of that era, “Not really. I was lucky I had it. past couple of years, I am trying to do but his co-star Govinda walked away Many people do not even get a chance diff erent types of roles and genres,” he Will block Trump the moment with most of the applause. to experience stardom. I feel fortunate says, adding: “With time, our audience he unblocks me, says Teigen With not many interesting roles that I got great opportunities in life,” has also evolved. Nowadays they want coming his way, Chunky moved to the the actor says. something diff erent. So, I am exploring As a US federal court lucrative Bangladesh fi lm industry for He then takes a philosophical stance, diff erent areas of acting now.” ruling questioned President a while. talking about failure. “One should Chunky recently gave the short Donald Trump’s right to block “When I returned from Bangladesh experience failure. It is more diffi cult to fi lm genre a shot with Praveen critics on Twitter, model and started working here again after deal with success than failure, because Fernandes’ Tap Tap. He returns to Chrissy Teigen said she will almost eight years, I realised people when you are dealing with failure very more mainstream roles with Saaho and block Trump the moment he had forgotten me. There were children few people notice you. But when you are Housefull 4 later this year. – IANS unblocks her. “I’m still blocked by Trump. Is he going to honour British Library acquires Ishiguro (2017 Nobel Prize winner), this ruling? What if, of the revived Granta magazine’s Margaret Atwood, J G Ballard, Angela 1,000 despicable things, not archive Carter, Iris Murdoch, Ben Okri, Fay unblocking people gets him Weldon, Martin Amis, John Berger, impeached. For the record I The British library has acquired the Raymond Carver, Doris Lessing and am blocking him immediately archives of the prestigious Granta Martha Gellhorn. after being unblocked,” Teigen magazine, covering 40 years since the Granta magazine was founded by on Tuesday said. She is still literary journal was relaunched, and Cambridge university students in 1889 blocked by Trump. spanning the work of Nobel Laureates before being re-launched in 1979 by A three-judge panel of CRITIC: Chrissy Teigen is to debut novelists. editor Bill Buford, who transformed it the Second Circuit Court of an open critic of President Now permanently housed in the into one of the world’s most important Appeals said any attempt by Donald Trump. British Library, the archives are literary periodicals. the president to block critics hailed as a signifi cant source for “The material generated from 40 responding to his tweets understanding the landscape of years of publishing Granta does so amounted to “unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination”, contemporary British writing and much more than simply showcase the the Efe news reported. publishing. It comprises around 300 history of our beloved literary quarterly: The appeals court, which is based in New York City, boxes of material. it also reveals how a plucky American, upheld a lower court ruling in the case of Knight First The archives includes marked- determined to shake things up by Amendment Institute vs. Trump that the President’s up proofs, back issues, original bringing new, edgy American writing Twitter account constituted a “public forum”. correspondence to authors, agents and to British readers, accidently ended up ANCIENT: Granta magazine was This is not the fi rst time Teigen, who is married to literary organisations and documents championing some of Britain’s – and founded by Cambridge university musician John Legend, spoke about being blocked by on readership, marketing, design, indeed the world’s – most exciting students in 1889. Trump. fi nancials and other administrative writers,” Sigrid Rausing, Editor of In 2017, she shared a screen shot of the US president concerns, the Library said. Granta, said. It has launched the careers of some of blocking her on the micro-blogging website. – IANS It features letters and papers from Granta initially relaunched in 1979 to Britain’s most signifi cant contemporary well-known authors such as Kazuo promote American writing in Britain. writers, the British Library said. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, July 11, 2019 COMMUNITY Trevor Noah all set to have Doha audiences in stitches tomorrow

By Mudassir Raja The 35-year-old his summer is full of fun and entertainment is a South in Qatar. Qatar National Tourism African Council (QNTC) throughT Summer in Qatar comedian, campaign introduces a wide range of exciting indoor and writer, producer, outdoor experiences, along with entertainment programmes political featuring local, regional and international artistes, commentator, edutainment, summer and sports camps as well as special actor and promotions on inbound travel, hospitality and shopping. television host. One of the most exciting aspects of the Sumer in Qatar He is known campaign is Doha Comedy Festival that promises to bring top for hosting The international comedians to Qatar this summer. It is time to laugh off Daily Show, the hot days as the multicultural audience gets a chance to taste an American international comedy. Trevor Noah, a world-renowned satirical news South African comedian, is all set to have Doha audiences in programme on stitches tomorrow (Friday) at Qatar National Convention Center Comedy Central (QNCC). Noah’s show is a part of ongoing Doha Comedy Festival TV channel organised by the Social Studio, and supported by QNTC. According to the organisers, the gates for the audience will open leading to appearances on Stewart and is set to remain in the by The Hollywood Reporter in covering international social at 7pm and the show will start at American late-night talk shows position until 2022. 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Time and political issues, the South 8pm and will last until 11pm. Noah and British panel shows. Noah’s autobiographical magazine named him one of the African expatriate community is returning to Doha’s stage after a In 2014, Noah became comedy book Born a Crime was 100 most influential people in is very excited to have one of sold-out performance in 2017. the senior international published in 2016 and garnered the world. their compatriots – a celebrity – The comedy festival also correspondent for The Daily critical acclaim. He was named Though Noah will perform coming to Doha. includes performances by other Show, and the following year, he one of ‘The 35 Most Powerful in English and will share his Sharing his views on the international comedians in succeeded long-time host Jon People in New York Media’ jokes, comments and satire upcoming show, Faizel Moosa, August. Combining the east ambassador of South Africa to and west are; Omid Djalili, a Qatar said: “Trevor Noah is a British-Iranian comedian; Nemr, true son of the African soil. He a Lebanese-American performer; represents what our founding and Qatar’s own Hamad al-Amari. father Nelson Mandela termed The artistes will perform at QNCC the ‘Rainbow Nation’. As you are on 15th of the next month. aware that Noah’s show is sold The 35-year-old Trevor Noah is out and South Africans in Doha a South African comedian, writer, are still looking for tickets to his producer, political commentator, show. It’s because Noah is now actor, and television host. an international superstar and He is known for hosting The the whole world knows him and Daily Show, an American satirical wants to hear his comedy and news programme on Comedy satire about real world politics. Central TV channel. He makes us see the funny side Born in Johannesburg, and also at times how ridiculous Noah began his career as a and obscure real world politics comedian, presenter, and actor are. This allows us to have a good in South Africa in 2002 when laugh about ourselves. he was only 18. He held several “Many South African television hosting roles with community members in Doha the South African Broadcasting have asked me if I am hosting him Corporation, and was the runner- because they want to meet him up in their fourth season of and that’s how much South Africa Strictly Come Dancing show in revers him. 2008. “My wife and I are looking From 2010 to 2011, he was the forward to attending this comedy creator and host of Tonight with show of Noah and to meet him for Trevor Noah on M-Net and DStv. the first time. He is a proud South His stand-up comedy career MAKING WAVES: Noah became the senior international correspondent for The Daily Show in 2014, and the following African legend and amongst the attained international success, year, he succeeded long-time host Jon Stewart and is set to remain in the position until 2022. best in the world.”