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DOHA 28°C—38°C TODAY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 11 PUZZLES 12 & 13 The Sultana First woman to own a TV channel in South Asia, Sultana Siddiqui is a COVER STORY woman of many parts — daring to be diff erent, to begin with. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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QNHG Talk Weather and Climate of Qatar Speaker : Richard Angwin Broadcast meteorologist with Al Jazeera English TV Date: Wednesday, May 3 Time: 7pm Refreshments from 6.30pm. Q and A afterwards Where : Doha English Speaking School, Madinat Khalifa South, PRAYER TIME Synopsis: As this last winter has shown, there is a surprising variety Fajr 3.40am of weather in Qatar. This talk will Shorooq (sunrise) 5.01am explain why our weather is usually hot Zuhr (noon) 11.32am and sunny, and why, sometimes, it is Asr (afternoon) 3.01pm not! Maghreb (sunset) 6.04pm Short biography of the speaker Isha (night) 7.34pm Richard began his career with the UK Met Offi ce in 1979. He became a weather forecaster in 1990 and spent almost USEFUL NUMBERS a decade providing weather services for a range of clients before working with the BBC as a weather presenter in Bristol. He joined Al Jazeera in 2011 and EVENTS WHEN: Today, tomorrow provides weather forecasts for a global TV WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art audience. QIA Champions League Semi- Auditorium Emergency 999 fi nals TIME: 7:30pm QPW SuperSlam Wrestling Worldwide Emergency Number 112 WHEN:Today and tomorrow. Doha Film Institute is excited to WHEN: Tomorrow Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 WHERE: Doha Stadium invite you to a screening of Mohsen WHERE: Ali bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Local Directory 180 TIME: 7:30pm Makhmalbaf’s Gabbeh. The fi lm is Arena International Calls Enquires 150 ENTRY: FREE part of our MIA Exhibition screening TIME: 6pm Hamad International Airport 40106666 ATTRACTION: Raffl e draw for series, which is dedicated to showcasing It’s time to watch some crazy stunts Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 ticket to India and Dubai 5th QIA contemporary fi lms that connect to the and slams at the Qatar Pro Wrestling Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Champions League. Its semi-finals main theme of the Museum of Islamic SuperSlam event this weekend. QPW Qatar Airways 44496000 will be held today and tomorrow. State Art’s exhibition Imperial Threads. is back to host yet another exciting and Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 and National-level players from India Motifs and Artisans from Turkey, Iran larger-than-ever scale of wrestling event Qatar General Electricity and are playing for various teams. Special and India. – the SuperSlam. The current event Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 seating arrangement will be there for All screenings take place at the will feature 25 international Superstar Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 families. Raffle draw for ticket to India Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium wrestlers, also featuring, for the fi rst time, 44593363 and Dubai for spectators. today and tomorrow at 7:30pm. the Qatari Superstar “Ali al-Naimi”! Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Our culture is a school Qatar News Agency 44450205 WHERE: Katara Beach 44450333 WHEN: Until May 30 Q-Post – General Postal TIME: 9am-12 Corporation 44464444 By participating in the programme of ‘Our culture is a school’, Katara Beach Humanitarian Services Offi ce emphasises the Qatari marine tradition (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) and introduces to students the meaning Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, of Dasha, Al Qafal and various type 40253369 of pearls. The students will as well Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 discover all details of the Fath El Kheir Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 journey, in addition to many contests Qatar Airways 40253374 and prices presented during this participation. DFI’s MIA Exhibition Series

Mall Cinema (1): Smurfs: The The Conclusion (Tamil) 8pm; ote Unquo Lost Village (2D) 3pm; Baahubali Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Qu te 2: The Conclusion (Malayalam) (Malayalam) 11pm. Failure 5pm; Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Royal Plaza Cinema Palace is simply the (Tamil) 8pm; Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Malayalam) 8pm; (2): The Lost City Of Z (2D) 2pm; Conclusion (Hindi) 11pm. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Baahubali 2: The Conclusion opportunity to begin again, Mall Cinema (2): The Lost City (Hindi) 11pm. (Hindi) 4:30pm; The Promise (2D) this time more intelligently. Of Z (2D) 2:15pm; The Promise Landmark Cinema (2): The Boss 7:30pm; Free Fire (2D) 9:45pm; (2D) 4:45pm; The Fate Of The Baby (2D) 3pm; The Promise (2D) Headshot (2D) 11:30pm. Furious (2D) 7:15pm; Headshot 5PM; Free Fire (2D) 7:30pm; Free Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): – Henry Ford (2D) 9:30pm; The Lost City Of Z Fire (2D) 9:30pm; Headshot (2D) The Boss Baby (2D) 2:30pm; The (2D) 11:30pm. 11:30pm. Boss Baby (2D) 4:15pm; Sniper: Mall Cinema (3): The Boss Baby Landmark Cinema (3): The Special Ops (2D) 6pm; The Lost (2D) 2pm; The Boss Baby (2D) Boss Baby (2D) 2:15pm; Baahubali City Of Z (2D) 8pm; Baahubali 2: 3:45pm; The Boss Baby (2D) 2: The Conclusion (Malayalam) The Conclusion (Hindi) 10:30pm. 5:30pm; Sniper: Special Ops 4pm; Sniper: Special Ops (2D) Asian Town Cinema: Baahubali Community Editor (2D) 7:15pm; Free Fire (2D) 9pm; 7pm; The Lost City Of Z (2D) 2: The Conclusion (Telugu) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion 8:45pm; Baahubali 2: The 12, 3, 6, 9pm; Baahubali 2: The Kamran Rehmat (Telugu) 11pm. Conclusion (2D) 11:15pm. Conclusion (Malayalam) 12, 1, 4, e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 6:30 7, 10pm; Baahubali 2: The Telephone: 44466405 Fate Of The Furious (2D) 2:30pm; (1): Smurfs: The Lost Village (2D) Conclusion (Tamil) 12:30, 3:30, 7, Fax: 44350474 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion 3pm; Baahubali 2: The Conclusion 10pm, 1 & 3am; Baahubali 2: The (Telugu) 5pm; Baahubali 2: The (Telugu) 5pm; Baahubali 2: Conclusion (Hindi) 6:30pm. Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Education City and comprises distances historical circumstances of politics and artistic ranging from 3K to Full Marathon. All events production of their time, primarily from the will be run on accurately measured short 16th to the 18th centuries. courses with multiple laps and will be restricted to a maximum of 120 participants. Picasso-Giacometti WHEN: Until May 21 Short Documentary Lab WHERE: Fire Station Artist In Residence WHEN: Until May 24 This exhibition brings together more than TIME: 2–7pm 120 works by Picasso and Giacometti, drawn Making a documentary is much more than from the collections of the Musée national simply fi lming what surrounds us. It can be a Picasso-Paris and the Fondation Giacometti in way of understanding the world, a tool to make Paris, as well as exceptional loans from French it a better place, an art form where you can fi nd and other international collections, covering Karting at Losail Circuit Sports Club solving skills”, “rectifying inappropriate your own voice. This intensive lab is designed paintings, sculptures, sketches, photographs WHEN: Until June 16 discipline”, “planning principles” and to introduce young people to the world of and interviews with the artists. The exhibition WHERE: Losail International Circuit, Doha “voluntary work”, it targets all school academic documentary fi lmmaking. Through watching refl ects two years of research undertaken by TIME: 5pm onwards levels within an interactive entertaining and discussing, they discover the possibilities the Fondation Giacometti and the Musée The Karting track at Losail International framework. of the genre. national Picasso-Paris, which reveals for the Circuit is open for public. Also it can be opened fi rst time the previously unknown relationship for private companies (upon request and Whose Line is it Anyway? Live in Qatar between these two artists, who, despite an availability). The registrations will be done WHEN: May 13 age gap of 20 years, shared many moments, directly at the venue, at the VIP Car Park of WHERE: Grand Hyatt Doha both personal and professional. It has been the Losail International Circuit. The minimum Popular improve comedy show Whose Line organised in six sections, evoking diff erent age is 15 years old and any participant under is it Anyway? hits the live stage in Qatar. Andy aspects of each artist’s production, including the age of 18 needs permission signed by a legal Smart, Ian Coppinger, Stephen Frost and Steve the development of their work as young artists guardian for the karting activity. Steen are set to crack open a can of laughter through to their modernist creations, showing as they interact with the crowd and improvise the correspondences between their works, Art 29 Emergeast’s ‘Currents’ Exhibition their way through the night. The show garnered the infl uence of the surrealist movement, WHEN: Until May 20 popularity worldwide and had a largely and the return to realism during the post-war WHERE: W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar successful version of the show in the United period. The exhibition will be accompanied by TIME: 9am – 7pm States. Tickets for the show are priced at just a series of lectures and an extensive education Who run the world? Girls! Check out the QR150 and are available for purchase online. Leadership Table conference programme, as well as a self-guided handbook all-female artist exhibition, ‘Currents’ by WHEN: Tomorrow-April 29 for the visitors. Emergeast, which makes its debut in Doha for WHERE: International School of London the very fi rst time. The collection will highlight The International School of London, Qatar the fl ow of a cross-cultural dialogue with will host the fi rst-ever Open Apply Admissions concrete parallels. Conference in the Middle East. Managing admissions, enrolment becomes more vital each year for school administrators as the need for schools worldwide continues to grow and competition increases. The two-day conference is open to all professionals aligned to the admissions and leadership of international schools. The experienced speakers will add a wealth of knowledge to aspects of the theme Hamad Aquatic “Admissions at the Leadership Table” and WHEN: Until April 30 address key questions such as ‘How can WHERE: Aspire Zone Sports City admissions help steer the direction of the Free swimming membership for your kid school?’ when you join Hamad Aquatic Center today! Reggae Beachfest Doha Fly with the wind this April Call on 44138484 or e-mail: hacreception@ Salsa Beginners Dance Class WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays WHEN: Until April 29 mtmqatar.com. Location: Aspire Zone Sports WHEN: Every Friday WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St Regis Hotel WHERE: Aspire Park City. WHERE: B Attitude Spa, West Bay TIME: 8pm onwards TIME: 12 to 7pm TIME: 8pm-9pm In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest Over 50 kite fl yers from 13 countries will Community Education Programme Salsa n Candela off ers variety of dance in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best nights gather in Aspire Park to compete in Aspire’s WHEN: Until May 25 classes for adults at Beverly Hills Tower such as around. The organisers say, “We’ve got the fi rst International Kite Festival, organised by WHERE: VCUQatar Salsa every Friday and other Latin dance during setup sorted to get you feeling the Caribbean Aspire Zone Foundation. Teams from Australia, TIME: 8am-5pm other days of the week. vibe. Along with our resident band Earthkry Canada, Colombia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Learn new skills and deepen your all the way from Jamaica, we have so many big Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, understanding of arts and culture at VCUQatar. Festive time names in the Reggae scene lined up at this huge UK, US and Vietnam will travel to Qatar for Choose from a wide selection of art, design WHEN: Ongoing beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 at the door. this momentous occasion. The event is free and craft courses you can take from VCUQatar WHERE: Doha Festival City For more information, please call 44460105. to attend and all are welcome to watch the in Education City or from IAID (Academy for The entertainment off ering has been competitions and take part in unique family Dance, Music & Arts). Visit VCUQatar for designed to ensure there are numerous Senorita- Ladies Night activities and workshops. registration, Sunday to Thursday, 9am – 12pm opportunities for physical activities, from the WHERE: The Club at St Regis and 1pm to 3.45pm. You may also register running track which features exercise stations, WHEN: Tuesdays online. Seats can only be reserved with full the bike trail, through to our ‘fi rst-of-its-kind’ TIME: 7pm payment. Community classes are also off ered at in Qatar, Snow Dunes theme park. DFC is The Club at St Regis promises the ‘fi nest from Georgetown University, Education City. excited to welcome fi rst visitors in April and to week-night in town with Cuban and Latin celebrate the best leisure facilities, retail mix rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The dress and dining options, all with exceptional service. code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” and there are no entrance fees. For more information, Aqua Park 2017 season please call 4446-0105. WHEN: Until August WHERE: Aqua Park The Aqua Park 2017 season is fi nally here and FOODIE CHOICE is happening with a big bang and splash. Gordan Ramsay Childhood Cultural Center Imperial Threads: Motifs and Artisans LOCATION: St Regis, Doha WHEN: May 31 WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Fresh and modern-day dining experience WHERE: Childhood Cultural Center WHEN: Until November 4 infl uenced by the tastes of authentic TIME: 9am–11am This exhibition focuses on the exchange Mediterranean spots such as Sardinia, the Childhood Cultural Center participation Qatar Running Series of artistic and material cultures between South of France and Spain. Led by Chef Elias in ‘Schools enrich our Culture’ programme WHEN: May 12 the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. Gemayel and his team, the ever changing menu includes a variety of educational and WHERE: Oxygen Park Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece carpets, among combines seasonal ingredients and fl avours artistic workshops. In addition to personal TIME: 7am other artworks, from Turkey, Iran and India, to form creative, exciting dishes that are light, development skills with a focus on “problem The events will take place in Oxygen Park, these objects will be contextualised within the modern, fresh and packed full of fl avour.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I changed the image of the media by hiring people on the spot” — Sultana Siddiqui, Pakistani TV channel owner and social activist

VETERAN: Sultana Siddiqui talks to Community about her four decade-old journey in the entertainment industry.

injustice, dare to be the fi rst to condemn it, changing speaker, bestselling author and including the coveted “” By Muhammad Asad Ullah when something seems diffi cult, dare to do it behavioural scientist, sum up all too well the in 2008. anyway. When life seems to beat you down, chronicles of Sultana Siddiqui, the producer As a public speaker, Sultana has spoken dare to fi ght back, when there seems to be and fl ag bearer of the Pakistani television on many local and international platforms, hen a new day no hope, dare to fi nd some. When times are drama since Seventies. including the 2013 US Islamic World Forum in begins, dare to tough, dare to be tougher. When the day has Sultana Apa (Sultana means empress; Apa Doha. Community sat down with her to run smile gratefully, ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best. is an honorifi c for elder sister) to most, she the gamut of a rich four-decade journey in when there is Dare to be the best you can — At all times, is a woman of substance; a philanthropist, the Pakistani entertainment industry. darkness, dare to Dare to be! who placed Pakistan on the cultural map of be“W the fi rst to shine a light. When there is These lines from Steve Maraboli, a life- the world, and a recipient of several awards, You’re still reckoned to be the only Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY woman in South Asia to have made her own TV channel? What do you make of this unique distinction? It is unique but this is not the reason why I started my own channel and production house. I never wanted it to look unique in this society — a woman running her channel and contributing to this society in the form of quality art. I like it more when Pakistani women shine worldwide. It gives me pride. It’s more about projecting Pakistani women, how they can excel and come forward.

Single mother, producer and being part of Pakistan’s entertainment industry for this long. What challenges did you face? What was the driving force? In our society, whenever a woman steps out of her place for work, she faces a lot of challenges and she has to work hard to prove herself. As a single mother, I have had a lot of responsibilities just because I never wanted society to look at me questioningly — is she raising her children well or not? It’s not because I wanted myself to be recognised as a good mother; I just wanted to convey this to the society that a woman can do anything.

Forty years into the Pakistan entertainment industry; what has changed? I used to be a producer back in 1975 at (the TE BIG ONE: Sultana Siddiqui receiving the Presidential ‘Pride of Performance’ Award in 2008. state-run) Pakistan Television. There used to be a lot of professionalism back then; taking ventures. Who – or what – do you think that I do direction, but I need a strong script education, health, justice, child abuse, work very seriously. Also, there used to be holds back the movers and shakers? and a message to send across. So, I’m just domestic violence and a lot more. So I think proper training for producers back in the days It’s the political situation that’s preventing looking forward to a strong script. it’s more important to create peace and a at PTV, but we don’t have anything of the sort us from collaborating on a better level. sense of security in this land. I receive a lot now. Although entertainment has no boundaries What’s it like taking responsibility to of notices on airing the kind of content I but the present political situation is setting project the soft image of your country? do, but that doesn’t stop me from creating Tell us something about your us back. People of both the countries accept Well, I try to project the soft image of awareness because I know it will bring a education. Heard you had the each other with open arms, except a few. Pakistan with all the fashion shows, drama change. opportunity to perform before Queen and content, but try to direct most of Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh as a Talking of fi lms, what’s next for you as my projects on social issues concerning Any message for the readers? student? a director or producer? Pakistan today, and create awareness. I All I would like to say is — “Educate the I have done honours in Comparative I did Zindagi Gulzaar Hai after 13 years and have been recently involved with plays to child and promote the talent of your daughter Religion because I wanted to go for Civil now Momina, my daughter-in-law, insists create awareness about minority issues, or son while caring beyond any boundaries”. Services, but I couldn’t actually do CSS (a Central Superior Services exam that provides high-scoring candidates with a chance to serve in prestigious government offi ces), but to tell you the truth, I used to be a very talented student back in the college days — the all-rounder kind of a student. I used to dance quite well. When Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburg came to Pakistan, I actually qualifi ed to perform in front of them. They took students from all over the country and fortunately, I was one of them.

Where many would credit you for introducing a versatile singer like , over the past few years there has been no decent addition to the industry. What do you say? I’ve introduced a whole new batch of actors that you see on television today. The only thing that’s halting us is that we don’t have any professional acting school in Pakistan. I changed the image of the media by hiring people on the spot. Even when I happen to be at the weddings and see someone that can go with my potential productions, I pick them up.

The fl edgling Pakistani fi lm industry may not compare with its Indian counterpart, but is there anything we are better at or on par with? We have strong content. Bollywood is a 100 years old industry, so of course, it will take time to get there, but even if you look at our (TV) fare, when our content crossed borders, people loved it and were always looking forward to more.

Despite Pakistani actors making their mark in Bollywood in the last few HONOURED: Sultana Siddiqui with the Scroll of Honour at the Gr8! Women Awards in Dubai in recognition of her contribution to the entertainment years, there is no real initiative for joint industry, alongside Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Parineeti Chopra. 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY Actor Dheer to crown 17th May Queen in Qatar

ollywood actor Nikitin Dheer, Dheer was asked to gain more muscle and popularly known as Tangaballi work on his accent. of , will do Dheer also works in Telugu movies and the honour of crowning 17th was one of the participants in adventure May Queen on May 4, 2017 at show Khatron Ke Khiladi 5. He was seen RadissonB Blu Hotel. in Life Ok’s show Nagarjuna, a TV sop The 17th year of annual May Queen Ball directed by Glen Barretto. celebration is being organised by Goan Goa’s top live band, Alcatrazz will be in Welfare Association in collaboration with attendance and will set the ball rolling. Link Marketing. Dheer will inaugurate Goans are known globally for promoting the celebration along with actress Ester their unique culture and tradition, and Noronha who will perform live during the May Queen Ball is one such event that event. highlights the culture in the GCC, says Dheer and Ester are currently Goan Welfare Association president working in Telugu films besides other Simon D’Silva. Indian languages. They both will be The event will be attended by number accompanied by hosts of guests and of guests from India and GCC – Carmo dignitaries. Santos, Chairman Goan Cultural Centre Dheer, who works in Bollywood films, – Kuwait; Agnello A S Fernandes, Senior made his debut as the primary antagonist Vice President, Gulf Custody Company in ’s historical drama – Kuwait; Gasper Crasto, Moderator, Jodhaa , which was commercially Goaworld.com – Kuwait T-Bush, and critically successful. He co-starred International Films, Kuwait; Antonio alongside and Aishwarya Nunes, Leader of Archies Band – Goa; Rai Bachchan. Francis Correia, businessman – Bahrain; Whilst the film earned critical Gabriel Crasto, Chairman, Bahrain appreciation and box-office success, Football League; Henry Fernandes, Dheer received praise for his role, with Managing Director, The Yard – Dubai; noted critic Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Manuxin Fernandes, Dubai Trio King; Hungama mentioning him as “fantastic”. Bardroy Barretto, director of Nachom- The same year he acted alongside Vivek ia Kumpasar and Glen Barretto, film Oberoi, and in director and many more invitees will ’s action thriller Mission grace the occasion. Istaanbul. Thereafter, he has appeared Participants to the contest and entry in villainous roles in Anees Bazmee’s invitations should contact organisers on comedy Ready, alongside 55550491, 55529397, 55218480, 66529367, and . 55530823, 66251577, 66586858, 55826298, The following year, he had a supporting 33004799 and 66512905. Valuable spot role in ’s action film Dabangg prizes and surprises are galore. Main 2 alongside Salman Khan, sponsor Qatari Industrial Equipment, and . co-sponsor FABINDIA, official airline In 2013, he featured as the primary Qatar Airways, official bank Doha Bank, antagonist in ’s action official hotel Radisson Blu Doha, official comedy Chennai Express with Shah Rukh newspaper Gulf Times, official web Khan and . For his partner Daijiworld.com. Dress code is DOHA-BOUND: Nikitin Dheer role as Tangaballi, a dreaded Tamil goon. strictly formal. Singer Amanat Ali to perform at PPFQ event

akistan Professionals Forum Qatar It is a non-profi t, non-political organisation. It (PPFQ) has successfully completed provides a platform for professionals to interact fi ve years of serving the community in and exchange ideas and aims to promote solidarity Doha. In order to mark this milestone, and networking amongst its members. The PPFQ is organising a gala dinner at members comprise professionals working in the PIntercontinental Hotel Doha today, which will be areas of academia, journalism, law, engineering, held to support its next welfare initiative – cancer medicine, banking, and IT (to name but a few). awareness. The members are not limited only to individuals Key members of Qatar Cancer Society and of Pakistani origin and welcome people of all other doctors have beeen invited to speak at the backgrounds with common interests and a desire event and enlighten the audience about cancer to attain the organisation’s objectives. awareness. As part of the event, well-known PPFQ has conducted several events in Doha in Pakistani singer Amanat Ali will perform in Doha the past fi ve years to promote Pakistani artists, its for the fi rst time. culture and professionals at various levels. The PPFQ was established on December 9, 2011 dedicated team has been involved in organising under the patronage of embassy of Pakistan in seminars, cultural shows, welfare initiatives, Qatar by the professionals of Pakistani community literary events, lectures and sporting events ... from various disciplines residing in Qatar with For details of today’s event, contact: 55542810, the objective to promote harmony and integration 66039020, 66129938 e-mail : mohsin.mujtaba@ amongst Pakistani professionals and Qatari gmail.com or [email protected] or counterparts. [email protected] STAGE SET: Amanat Ali Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY EMRA’A hosts second Stem workshop for girls xxonMobil Qatar’s Professional Women’s Network, EMRA’A, hosted its second Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day in co- ordination with INJAZ Qatar at Ethe Ruqaya Preparatory School for Girls in Doha. The event is an extension of an annual programme ExxonMobil organises in the United States that helps introduce young girls to careers rooted in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math (Stem). The event allows students to interact with and learn from professionals in these fields of expertise, providing real-world examples of what a Stem career entails. A group of 11 ExxonMobil Qatar volunteers led the event’s programme that included fun and stimulating activities for the 38 students from grade nine. The volunteers organised a team competition designed to introduce the students to concepts of engineering, budgeting and project management. The students put their basic Stem skills to the test by building load-bearing bridges out of raw spaghetti and marshmallows. Following the activity, volunteers had a candid discussion with the students about their own professional experiences as females in Stem fields – the challenges and the rewards – and explained the significance of engineering for society. “Today was such a wonderful and inspiring experience for me as a professional,” said Nayla al-Naema, Senior Environmental Analyst for ExxonMobil Research Qatar, who delivered the introduction at the event. “Every day, scientists make discoveries that change the way we live. As a scientist myself, I’m intrigued by these scientific breakthroughs – they are the reason I continue to do what I do every day, and I was so excited to share my love of science with the girls at Ruqaya Preparatory School for Girls today.” “I was very impressed with the questions and the students’ enthusiasm and keenness to learn. I hope I was able to inspire them to consider a future career in science or one of the other Stem fields. They are a group of young women with strong career The event allows students to interact with and learn from professionals in these fields of expertise, providing real-world examples of what a Stem ambitions, and I have no doubt that they career entails. will have a lot to contribute to Qatar in the future,” added al-Naema. of the Qatari community. Last November, “Introduce a Girl to Engineering is a the network chose to highlight Stem wonderful programme that is extremely education – a priority area for ExxonMobil effective in introducing students to the worldwide– and hosted its inaugural world of engineering,” said Emad al-Khaja, Introduce A Girl to Engineering at Al Bayan Chief Executive Officer, INJAZ Qatar. “We School for Girls with INJAZ Qatar. are pleased to have helped our partner The event is in line with ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Qatar hold this unique event Qatar’s broader efforts to help educate in Doha for the second time – it is truly and develop the scientists, engineers a unique way to help students develop a and innovators that will help sustain passion for engineering.” Qatar’s future knowledge-based society. “At INJAZ Qatar, we work very hard to ExxonMobil Qatar has been supporting provide students with learning experiences INJAZ Qatar since 2007, harnessing the that will help them develop the necessary mentorship of Qatari business leaders skills to transition into the workforce. to help inspire entrepreneurialism and When students have the tools to achieve, innovation among Qatari youth. INJAZ the possibilities are endless,” added al- Qatar is an affiliate of Junior Achievement Khaja. Worldwide, the world’s largest non-profit EMRA’A hosts several events each year business education organisation reaching that support the current and future needs 9.7mn students annually. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY

Friends of Thrissur to host painting contest

Friends of Thrissur has announced the 9th Inter-Indian School Painting Competition, in association Registration will be accepted through schools and registration forms already distributed to all 16 with Ministry of Interior. It will be held tomorrow at MES Indian School. Indian ambassador P Indian schools. The organising committee also confirmed that this year, first time spot registration Kumaran will be the chief guest of inaugural function at 4pm and delegates from Ministry of is available at MES Indian School subject to seat availability. Interior will be present at MES Kindergarten Section. Departments from Ministry of Interior such as General Directorate of Traff ic, General Directorate The organising committee expects around 5,000 participants from 16 Indian schools across of Civil Defence, General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, Al Fazaa Rescue Police, Qatar. The competition will start from 2pm to until 6pm. The contest is divided into 4 categories, Community Policing Department, Juvenile Police Department, Public Relations Department, 1st category is 1st standard to 3rd standard, 2nd category is 4th standard to 6th standard, 3rd Police Canine Section, Human Rights Department and Permanent Committee for Drugs and category is 7th standard to 9th standard and 4th category is 10th standard to 12th standard. Alcohol Aff airs will be presenting various public awareness programmes during the event from For 1st & 2nd category, the drawing theme will be provided by the organising committee and for 2pm. theme of the 3rd & 4th categories will be given on spot by the Ministry of Interior. Trophies and At 4.30pm, a police dog show will be conducted at girls section open ground. This is the 4th time, certificates will be given away for winners of each category and certificates will be given to all the Ministry of Interior is participating in the painting competition organised by Friends of Thrissur. the participants on the same day. M F Hussain memorial trophy will be given away for maximum Freinds of Thrissur is also celebrating its 10th anniversary (years of its existence) on May 6 along winners from the school. Raja Ravivarma memorial trophy will be given away for maximum with prize distribution ceremony at ICC-Ashoka Hall. participating school. For more details, please contact on 44317273, 55535034 , 55811289, 77773017, 66204565. GEMS Wellington School celebrates International Day

or the fi rst time, students of GEMS Qatar, said: “GEMS Education truly believes in Wellington School, Qatar celebrated instilling the core values of Global Citizenship, which International Day. With the objective of is one of our key philosophies. We believe experiences celebrating the many diff erent nationalities like these will help our children grow, and having events at the school, this was a signifi cant day with like this further helps our students appreciate unique overF 52 countries being represented. qualities of people across the world and enable them to The event saw the whole school community dressed become true global citizens.” in their respective national costumes and the children This celebration of cultures was not only limited proudly participating in a school parade. A stage show to students. The families of GEMS Wellington School hosted by the head boy and head girl of the school, also got involved, with parents organising diff erent celebrated the diversity of cultures in the school. The country stalls. Over 20 colourful and informative stalls students were entertained by national dances and songs were created, giving students, staff and parents the from around the world. opportunity to sample food, as well as be educated on Jonathan Dey, Principal, GEMS Wellington School, traditions from a variety of countries.

The event saw the whole school community dressed in their respective national costumes and the children proudly participating in a school parade. Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Cultural Village Foundation – Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti met cultural representatives and academic delegations from the National Council on American-Arab relations. Katara honoured by National Council on US-Arab relations

s a part of its delegations from the National Village while identifying the major the delegation consists of a group The head of the delegation ongoing eff orts Council on American-Arab achievements of Katara that consist of professors and students from stressed on the fact that the to build strategic relations. of annual events, workshops, various cultural and academic Cultural Village is a prominent partnerships with The delegation is visiting the exhibitions and festivals. institutions in the United States of cultural edifi ce and a renowned international cultural State of Qatar to tour prominent The delegates are also keen to America. symbol of excellence in the Ainstitutions, the General heritage sites in the country take part in the celebrations held The visit seeks to complement promotion of fi ne arts across the Manager of the Cultural Village and to observe the major on the occasion of the second eff orts in building communication Middle East and North Africa, Foundation-Katara, Dr Khalid bin achievements completed in all edition of Katara’s award for bridges between people from all and of late, successfully attracting Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, met cultural sectors. Furthermore, the visit also Prophet’s Poets festival. Dr Khalid walks of life, especially between artists and talents from across the representatives and academic aims at honouring the Cultural bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti said that Arabs and American citizens. globe. 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Natural ways to keep roses radiant this season arm weather the gardener. However, growing sure to properly prepare the soil, welcomes awareness of the environmental mulch around the base of the plant, fl owerbeds, impact of some common pesticides and regularly fertilise and water. gardens burst may have many rose gardeners with colour and looking for more natural ways to 2. Next, keep a careful eye on your Wfragrance, and in many yards, roses protect their blooms this season. roses. Regularly inspect blooms, are the stars of the show. They’re branches, stems, undersides of the most popular and prised fl ower Natural solutions leaves and vines for signs of insect in gardens, one of the most-beloved Fortunately, rose afi cionados infestation, including the presence fl owers for weddings, and staples have several natural ways to defend of eggs, grubs and adult insects. of Valentine’s and Mother’s Day their gardens from pests. These Watch for evidence of deer damage bouquets. People love their roses – measures can help protect rose too; such as ragged bites a foot or and so do a host of harmful pests, gardens and the environment: more above the ground. including Japanese beetles, aphids, mites among other insects, and let’s 1. Choosing a good location for 3. Keep pests away with a natural, not forget about deer. your roses is the fi rst step. If you’ll environmentally friendly, dual Pests can cause a great deal be planting new rose bushes this purpose repellent. The easy- with nature, not classifi ed as an can also purchase lady bugs, which of damage to roses, especially season, look for a location that will to-apply, ready-to-use foliar insecticide and is harmless to all eat aphids, to release in your rose considering many varieties have help the roses thrive. The healthier spray discourages pet through wildlife, pets, birds and people. garden. Just be sure to research a reputation for being tenderly the plant, the hardier it will be in taste and smell aversion, while the best time and conditions for delicate. While some types of resisting disease and pests. Roses simultaneously repelling insects 4. Use nature to defend your releasing lady bugs, or they will fl y roses are hardier against disease, should get six to eight hours of sun such as aphids, mites, Japanese roses; hang bird feeders to attract away before making any impact. no rose alive can fi ght off an aphid per day, and need at least three feet beetles, leafhoppers, greenfl ies and backyard birds that regularly dine infestation or fi ght some help from of space on all sides to fl ourish. Be sawfl ies. The product is compatible on insects harmful to roses. You ©Brandpoint

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

Your goal for the day seems to be to win over your mate. There's You're in splendid shape today, Taurus! Did a fairy godmother It's certainly clear that you have faith in your actions, Gemini! You no reason not to try. Indeed, today is excellent for love. But don't conjure away all the little diff iculties of the past few weeks? Enjoy feel no fear or doubt as you progress toward your goals, cruising exaggerate your romantic wiles, Aries. Since the day's aspects tend this moment of relief from your worries. As for your love life, some along on calm seas under clear skies. This new atmosphere is likely to distort your perception of things, you may be betrayed by what exciting opportunities may arise. Be on the lookout for them, and the product of your renewed commitment. Reward yourself for your you see in the mirror. Be careful of what you do and how! whatever you do, don't let them escape! accomplishments, by all means, but you should wait a few days before launching a full-fledged celebration. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

This is a moment to start being creative in your life and stop being You may be a bit unclear about your professional direction today, It could be that you see mirages, Virgo, most notably in the afraid of not having any talent. Who's to say what talent is? And Leo. Your motivation has disappeared without warning. What environment around you. You may have the impression that people in the romance department, the love of your life might be right in happened? It may be that you need to become involved in projects are lying to you or hiding something from you. Or it may be you're front of you. Try lifting your eyes from the romance novels and look that have more universal resonance. Projects of a narrow scope that the one who lies about certain things or hides what you do. Why are around, Cancer. The perfect partner could be any number of people concern only your interests no longer hold your attention. you making things so complicated? Don't be afraid to express your in your daily life. You just have to let yourself see. feelings today. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Hold tight to your money, Libra, because you may have some Today isn't a good day to sign contracts or make any substantial Are you certain that you can't modify your current situation, strange (though noble) impulses to give it away or spend a large purchases. Keep your money in a safe place and save your reserves. Sagittarius? Are you a prisoner of a lifestyle that isn't of your own amount on something completely useless. You should think about Don't negotiate anything today, Scorpio. No matter how good the making or that may be a throwback from the past? People have spending your money in a better way or, better yet, not at all. Why off er sounds or how compelling the deal, just walk away. been asking you to take on too many responsibilities and this is what not consider donating some time rather than money to those in weighs you down. Don't be afraid to be alone and distance yourself need? from these situations. Learn to say no and make your own life! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

The forecast for you is excellent, Capricorn. You can rely on today's You may have some trouble communicating today, Aquarius. You're radiant and glowing with happiness today. This is a refreshing aspects to restore your confidence, which has been sorely tried in It's as though something is distorting your perception. Don't be change after the gloom and doom of the past few weeks. Apparently the past few days. In matters of love, wait a few days for reality to surprised if, once evening comes, you feel like forgetting about the decisions you made worked out for the best. Or, even better, dispel the cloud of ecstasy and you will be able to see the future all of your responsibilities and traveling to the other end of the perhaps you're in love? In any case, Pisces, it will be even easier than more clearly. world. Tomorrow you will see clearly again, but doubtless there are usual for you to communicate with others and share your joy. Let the adventures in store for you! good times roll! 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Someone getting off, or 1. Sets about the waste having got off, weight (7) disposal, anyhow (9) 5. Dart, from Marx, ahead (7) 2. Did give, I’ll admit (7) 9. Gather there’s a large 3. Will try to get at the captive quantity (5) soldiers (9) 10. Notice the office entrance (9) 4. The note, a pound, is genuine 11. A giant, I held, among (4) painters, he is (6) 5. Those inhabited by denizens 12. Went off to get some items of the deep? (4,6) from men’s-wear ages ago 6. Having been rebellious, side (8) with one over the money (5) 14. Beer was about twopence 7. Thinking of and longing to once? Rot! (5) go to the ball (7) 15. What the nudist who’s at a 8. Figures the sinner has not loose end has? (7,2) altogether reformed (5) 18. It’s a bribe, honey (9) 13. Whatever happens at 20. Getting a pound and a half of whatever part of the butter and change (5) programme (2,3,5) 22. Tear into shreds the bonds 16. And I changed the name Answers and the agreements (8) previously (2,7) 24. Drive, with the key, to the 17. Brave but lacking in Wordsearch Codeword meeting-place (6) audacity? (9) 26. To be blunt, it’s silly (9) 19. Getting rid of the 27. No chance there will be a fifty irregularities in time (7) per cent cut for now (5) 21. Occupants of an 28. Part the Federal agents set encampment on the about getting (7) outskirts (7) 29. Gives some first-aid to one’s 22. Records bands (5) clothes? (7) 23. Name the bird without the tail Leo (5) 25. So that drunk has been put to work (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Timely warning; 8 Down: 2 Imitate; 3 Eat; 4 Pointer; 9 Daisies; 11 Tragic; Yard; 5 Aid and abet; 6 Noise; 13 Antelope; 15 Opens; 16 7 Noisome; 8 Put together; Example; 18 Steeple; 19 Sousa; 10 See straight; 12 Issue; 14 21 Heartily; 23 Lapdog; 25 Neapolitan; 17 Pasta; 18 Swaddle; Redraft; 26 Inherit; 28 Weeping- 20 Undergo; 22 Tramp; 24 View; willow. 27 Hal. 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY REVIEWS The Force is strong

fi ve-member writing team with even terrifying style. By Colin Covert Tony Gilroy, who scripted most of The confl ict in other Star Wars the punishing Jason Bourne fi lms, stories wasn’t focused on the listed near the top. His bloody- genuine courage needed to battle a ith its dark tone, knuckles vibe is clearly on display. huge, vicious enemy but in terms of furious battle As in every Star Wars fi lm, the swashbuckling David-and-Goliath scenes and focus is the little guy fi ghting the combat. This instalment off ers twist-fi lled story big guy no matter what the odds. less derring-do and more steely, line, Rogue One: This time, the combat leaves unyielding bravery. Like life on WA Star Wars Story shows that the palpable scars coated in fi lth; you planet Earth, science fi ction has Star Wars universe can produce experience them and wince. Not evolved since the 1970s. The space authentic adult entertainment many Disney-produced fi lms opera’s simplistic black-and-white without losing a bit of its frenetic feature a frightened, screaming morality is tempered now with energy. child watching her city being nebulous gray patches. The spinoff provides a solid blasted apart. Of course, authoritarians are still prequel to the George Lucas As the latest in an ongoing entirely evil. Australian character original. It takes us to a galaxy of (and seemingly endless) string of actor Ben Mendelsohn is the gold new planets shrouded by ice or Star Wars companion fi lms, this standard of personifi ed malice cloud-capped fog, drenched in rain is a surprising shift. Right from as the main villain, Krennic, the or adorned by towering palm trees, the beginning, it warns us not offi cial overseeing the debut of the all property of the evil Empire. At to assume that we know what’s long-gestating Death Star. He’s the centre is criminal-turned-rebel coming. The opening parallels the chillingly disagreeable whether he’s Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and the hulking behemoth star cruiser ordering his troops to massacre squad of soldiers-at-arms allied descending across the screen in innocents or clashing with Darth with her. the beginning of Star Wars. It Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin Their goal is to capture the takes a few seconds for our eyes to (represented here by a stunningly digital blueprints for the newly realise they’re being deceived by good computer resurrection of the constructed Imperial Death a cunningly designed visual red late horror icon Peter Cushing). Star, designed by her father herring. The cast is uniformly valuable, (Mads Mikkelsen). Or perhaps Leave your expectations at the with Jones turning her tomboy the board with a sweep of his arm. than its predecessors, in spirit to assassinate him for aiding the door. This time, there is no story spunk into full-blown heroism. While the production has been and in execution. Rogue One hurls totalitarians. The fi lm builds summary rolling up the screen. She mourns here and there but plagued by accounts of extensive everything at the audience: super tension, starting from scratch with While it revives images, tropes, never frets. Luna has the screen reshoots, the fi nished fi lm feels guns, bazookas, hand grenades original new characters who don’t several classic characters and charisma needed for his radical solid and tight as a drum. Director and death beams that vaporise necessarily deserve our trust. We’re opaque mysticism about the Force, commando, and Alan Tudyk adds Gareth Edwards demonstrated a huge cityscapes in seismic blasts barely introduced to Jyn’s dissident it’s immediately apparent that a note of scornful sarcasm as his knack for military science fi ction resembling nuclear bomb blasts. cohort Cassian (Diego Luna) before Rogue One isn’t weighed down by droid K-2SO. Donnie Yen, as a excitement in his giant aliens His gift for visual storytelling is he blasts another man, an attack fan-service nostalgia. With little sightless spiritual warrior, is clearly fantasy Monsters and rebooted sharp enough that when a good, old that is more provocative than when time for comic relief or patience for the cast member getting the most Godzilla. light saber returns near the fi nale, Han Solo shot Greedo in cold blood chatty character building, it amps joy out of his balletic fi ghts with He gives this chapter a new sense it’s the lethal pièce de résistance. at the Mos Eisley cantina. up the tension from the start, and Stormtroopers, scything them with of urgency, creating a drama that The Force is strong with this one. — The story is the brainchild of a delivers it throughout in violent, his staff like a chess player cleaning feels closer to a gritty war movie Star Tribune (Minneapolis)/TNS It could have been more intriguing

on autopilot, and no amount of helpful Ultimately, what’s a rather By Katie Walsh robots can put Jim back into suspended intriguing premise, replete with animation. The pods never fail, they meaty themes to chew on — time as claim. a prison, class, colonialism, artifi cial magine being trapped on a Unable to engineer himself back into intelligence — eschews all that to spaceship with only your lover suspended animation, Jim partakes focus on sexy space fun times, turning and a robot bartender for nearly a of the lavish accommodations the Jim’s morally reprehensible choice century — there isn’t a spaceship ship has to off er, which all grow into a meet cute, and a love story big enough or a bar that well- tiresome after a year. He descends for the ages. The problem is that Istocked to make that sound appealing. into a drunken, pants-less, suicidal one can’t help but think of better, This is the issue at the centre of the depression, until he spots the lithe more interesting movies based on ostensibly “romantic” sci-fi drama fi gure of Aurora Lane (Lawrence) in her this premise. Most glaringly, what Passengers, directed by Morten Tyldum pod, and develops a crush. if Aurora were the subject, not the from a script by Jon Spaihts. He checks out her profi le, reads her object? This is Jim’s story, not hers; While romance is the intended writing (she’s a journalist), eats cereal we’re to sympathise with nice guy eff ect, the fi lm’s real premise — next to her. Though he wrestles with Jim, who fell in love with her mind, he concealed by the glossy trailers — is the decision, he ultimately decides claims. But the fi lm could have been imbued with some seriously creepy to wake up his dream girl, eff ectively more intriguing if it were from her undercurrents about bodily autonomy, dooming her to a life and death aboard perspective, or even if it were more consent and stalking. Instead of this spaceship. But before then, he’s balanced. turning it into a horror movie, these the only available guy around to date, Tyldum and Spaihts could have issues are all breezily glossed over and they fall in love. Until Aurora steered into the inherently problematic with the sex appeal of stars Jennifer fi nds out about what Jim did, and is issues at hand, creating something far Lawrence and Chris Pratt. justifi ably enraged. darker and more complex. Instead, it’s The spaceship is the Avalon, 30 years The quandary of being stuck on a all French robot waiters and cocktails into a 120-year autopilot journey to the spaceship with only your ex and a robot and sex in the cafeteria. “Hell of a life,” planet colony Homestead II with 5,000 bartender (Michael Sheen) is quickly Aurora admits, conceding that the passengers on board, encased in pods tossed aside for the high stakes action as space pool is pretty awesome if she has that keep them in a state of suspended the ship starts to malfunction. As they to be trapped here. —Tribune Content animation. The pod of Jim Preston try to troubleshoot the ship, the fi lm Agency (Pratt) malfunctions after a meteor takes on the tenor of a very high-stakes hits, and he wakes up a full 90 years version of yelling at an iPad or trying to DVDs courtesy: early. The ship remains frustratingly bypass an automated phone menu. Saqr Entertainment Stores, Doha Thursday, April 27, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Dream come true for Richa

ctress Richa Chadha, now a shoot has been completed and it will release in producer, says that she always September. wanted to make a fi lm which she Director Imtiaz feels that in a short fi lm, would like to see as an audience. irrespective of the genre, the creator can tell She held the screening of her a story of his choice. “As a fi lmmaker, I feel Afi rst production Khoon Ali Chithi on Monday. this medium is very amazing to express one’s “Digital medium is giving a lot of creativity. In short fi lm, you can tell a story of opportunities to fi lmmakers to make content your choice irrespective of genre. It gives you of their choice. People used to tell me to get freedom when you are making short fi lms.” into production, but I haven’t thought about Actress Swara believes that the audience’s that as I was really busy. I always wanted to attention span is reducing day-by-day so short make content which I like to see as an audience fi lms are a great platform to express one’s and that’s how I came on board to produce this story. “A short fi lm is very new and an exciting fi lm,” Richa said at the screening. medium which is getting explored by almost Khoon Ali Chithi, a Punjabi short fi lm, is a all fi lmmakers. Our attention span is getting love story set against the backdrop of turmoil reduced so now people prefer watching short in Punjab in the early 1990s. fi lms over full length feature fi lms. For every The fi lm’s screening was attended by actor, any good story is an attraction whether celebrities like Imtiaz Ali, Ali Fazal and Swara it’s in short fi lm or a fi lm.” Bhaskar. Actress Akshara Haasan feels that the short Ali, who has earlier worked in short fi lms for format is a great platform to experiment, make digital platforms, feels that short fi lms are a mistakes and learn from them. “Short fi lms great platform for content creators. “It is very are important. I have also directed a short crisply made and gives a nice message,” said fi lm in which you get to experiment and make DELIGHTED: “I always wanted to make content which I like to see as an audience,” says Ali, who has teamed up with Richa for Fukrey 2. mistakes on small scale and get to learn out of Richa Chadha. The actor also informed that the Fukrey 2 it.” — IANS

Dutt gets emotional aft er drama that explores the Mel B’s estranged hubby granted visitation rights completing Bhoomi relationship between a father and daughter. Sanjay also shot in Agra Singer Mel B’s estranged husband Stephen Belafonte Actor Sanjay Dutt got emotional and Chambal for the fi lm. has been granted monitored visitation with his daughter after wrapping up his comeback Producers Bhushan Kumar and Madison. fi lm Bhoomi. He says he had a Sandeep Singh said that they are Earlier this month, the producer fi led for joint custody of wonderful time shooting for the happy with the way the movie is the former couple’s fi ve-year-old daughter, Madison, as well fi lm, and now looks forward to turning out. as visitation rights with his step daughter, 10-year-old Angel, the release of the Omung Kumar- “Sanjay is a powerhouse. He who is Mel B’s child with actor Eddie Murphy. directorial. has worked tirelessly right from According to eonline.com, in court, the judge made a “The experience has been the fi rst day of shoot and given tentative ruling granting Belafonte visitation rights with wonderful right from the fi rst day. everything for this role. In spite of respect to Madison. He was given eight hours of monitored It’s an emotional day for me as we all the problems we faced through visitation per week, which will be split into two four-hour culminate this lovely journey. I’m the entire shoot, he kept shooting visits. now looking forward to see the and has been an inspiration to the Both parties will have to choose and agree upon the dates fi lm release soon,” Sanjay said in a entire team,” Sandeep said. and times of the monitored visits. statement. The fi lm made headlines in “We are very grateful. We are happy,” Belafonte’s attorney Bhoomi is a sensitive revenge March when some of Sanjay’s Grace Jamra told eonline.com after the court ruling. bouncers roughed up a few “We hope this is the fi rst in a long line of getting back more of his fans as well as media visitation.” persons while shooting for Mel B’s attorney added: “If visitation were to be granted it in Agra. today, and it was granted, as long as it was in such a fashion Bhushan added: “I’m that it ensured the safety of the minor child. That’s the most elated about the way important thing to Mel.” Sanjay has shaped for As far as visitation with Angel, though the judge said he his role. Whatever the will consider a request for visitation in the future, eonline. circumstances were, there com says that right now the request has been denied without was no stopping for his prejudice. dedication towards his The judge argued that the courtroom does not “have the craft.” jurisdiction to grant visitation with the punitive step child”. Omung also praised This ruling means the judge will not allow any amendments Sanjay for his dedication. to the No Contact Clause, and therefore, Belafonte is still The fi lm will mark unable to communicate with Angel via phone, Skype, text Sanjay’s comeback after and so on. he was released from the Mel B’s attorneys Susan Wiesner and Larry Bakman tried Yerwada Central Jail in arguing Belafonte should not have any visitation with either Pune in 2016. His last child based upon a new argument. release was the 2014 fi lm For the fi rst time in the hearing, they alleged he was PK, which starred Aamir involved in the fi lming of pornography in the family house Khan. as well as other locations around Los Angeles. They also Co-produced by claimed there is evidence of pornography found on multiple T-Series and Legend computers the producer owns to which the children have Studios, Bhoomi was access. Thus, they argued that Madison should not even be earlier scheduled to release allowed to have monitored visits. on August 4. However, However, the judge said he did not believe the argument, the makers have pushed without evidence, warranted total denial of visitation and back the release date to continued in granting Belafonte monitored visitation with BACK IN BUSINESS: Sanjay Dutt. September 22. — IANS Madison. — IANS PROTECTIVE: Mel B with daughter Madison. 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, April 27, 2017 COMMUNITY A night of musical wonder

atar German 2017 Year of Culture Concert struck a chord with a full house of musical enthusiasts. At the the QFifty Fifty Concert earlier this month, presented by the Doha Youth and Junior Choir with a visiting choir from Germany, the Magdeburg Knabenchor, hosted at the German International School of Doha, audiences experienced a magical musical extravaganza. The concert engaged each one of its audience, from music professionals to amateurs, in an experience so powerful that it was diffi cult to disregard the ecteff of the music. There was a feeling of heightened expectation in the audience, an excitement about what was to come, perhaps the preparation of the venue and the intent on the faces of the young singers had something to do with it. The venue twinkled and sparkled, the ambience of a school hall totally masked by clever lighting and backdrops. The evening had added stimulus with the presence of offi cials from the Qatar Museums Authority, represented by Mohammed Nasser al-Othman, and the German Ambassador Hans Udo Muzel who formally opened the concert. From behind the audience rose this beautiful sound, and the Doha The choir tackled songs from around the world in diff erent languages and the variety of songs touched on the universal message of music that brings Youth Choir processed onto the communities together. stage singing a simple yet poignant Asalaam Aleykum arranged by their waves lapping on the seashore, concert was a beautiful evening, celebrate our two countries. Qatar sopranos in their mix. The choir director Alena Pyne. never hesitating a moment. The expressing musically the special Museum Authority wishes the ages spanned from eight years to The voices of the singers of reverberations created by the tuned ties between our two countries. The Doha Youth Choir Mabrook as they 39 years old. The tenor and bass DYC, crystal clear and in perfect glasses that added to the beautiful visiting Magdeburg Knabenchor prepare to represent Qatar in Latvia arranged songs were magnifi cent, harmony, carried the message of music of The Stars, one of the songs gave a great concert of traditional later this month.” their voices blended in perfect unity and cultural understanding sung by DYC, literally moved the German choral music. Our own The third group to perform on the harmony and although there directly to the hearts of the listeners to ecstasy. Doha Youth & Junior Choirs night was the Doha Junior Choir, a was some imprecision in the listeners. Doha Youth Choir tackled These singers, according to Pyne, performed superbly in Arabic, considerably younger choir, both in younger voices, they gave a great songs from around the world in will travel to Latvia to perform with Georgian, Latvian, German, Serbian terms of the ages of the singers and performance of German, French diff erent languages and the variety the National Choir School in Riga and the Junior Choir’s performance experience, as this Choir was formed and Italian choral repertoire. of songs, touched on the universal later this month where they will of the New Zealand war dance – the just under two years ago They gave The concert closed with Estonian message of music that brings sing these and the rendition of Ah Haka – was delightful. However, another beautiful performance of Arvo Pärt’s Summer Waltz, communities together. Ya Zein that is beautifully arranged the ethereal sound of the tuned simple songs culminating with a performed by all the choirs, 100 Under the direction of the by their director – these young glasses together with Doha Youth surprising New Zealand war dance voices on the stage, accompanied talented Pyne’s hands, the singers, people will do Qatar proud. Choir’s voices has remained with and folk song. by some string players from Qatar ranging from 11 to 18 years, Mohammed Nasser al-Othman, me ever since, it was remarkable,” The second half comprised Music Academy. This was a fi tting sang softly, showing great vocal Director of Public and International said al-Othman. the visiting choir Magdeburg and joyous end to an outstanding technique and control. Their voices Relations at Qatar Museums “We express our thanks to Alena Knabenchor who sang a very concert. A musical extravaganza seemed to swell so beautifully Authority, also expressed his views Pyne and all who were involved for traditional German choral that made the crowd wishing for from loud and back to soft, like on the event. “The Fifty Fifty presenting such a fi tting concert to programme including young boy more.