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TECHNOLOGY • Will Facebook be able to make Qatar Motor Show WhatsApp Pay? wins motorists’ hearts P | 12 Learn Arabic The fourth annual Qatar International Motor Show • Learn commonly is attracting thousands of visitors. Manufacturers used Arabic words are displaying more than 40 models of cars and and their meanings motorcycles at the event, which will end on Tuesday. P | 13 2 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 COVER STORY Renault launches 100pc electric Twizy

enault has launched the all-new Renault Twizy at the opening day of the 2014 Qatar Motor Show. The Renault Twizy Ris powered entirely by electricity. The Renault Twizy has an urban cycle range of approximately 85km. The batteries are charged via an extendible cable located behind the Renault diamond at the front of the car. A full charge takes around 3 hours using the nor- mal household 220-240v domestic supply (3-pin plug). The lithium-ion batteries which power the electric motor are mounted beneath the seats to lower the center of gravity. Peyman Karager, Renault Middle East Director said of the vehicle: “With the Renault Twizy, Renault plays the difference by being the only manufacturer in the Middle East to mar- ket a 100 percent electric vehicle. The Renault Twizy is a car of character with an amazingly modern design, fun to drive, safe and silent.” Hisham Al mana, chairman and managing Director of Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana, Renault distributor in Qatar, declared: “We are proud to launch the 100 percent electric Twizy with Renault here in Qatar a first for the Middle East region.” Pre-booking for the Renault Twizy will start in Qatar from March 1 at Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. Renault Twizy’s price starts from QR77,900 and will have a 2 year warranty. The Peninsula

Toyota showcases SUV and sedan range at QMS

oyota displays a variety of vehicles from its best-selling TSUV and sedan range at the Qatar Motor Show (QMS). Toyota Middle East and Abdullah Abdelghani Bro have showcased a variety of vehicles From their best selling SUV and sedan range including the latest versions of Prado, Land Cruiser, sequoia, Rav 4, Corolla, Avalon and 86 at the 2014 Qatar motor Show. The all-new Toyoto Land Cruiser, which has been on display at the Toyota stand, comes equipped with a multi-terrain select system offering five modes, which allows the vehicle to adapt to various road conditions for an excellent off-road ground covering performance, which also controls wheel spin and wheel lockup. The all-new Rav 4 comes with a bold new look reflected by its distinctive and sophisticated styling. The Rav 4 has a sporty, strong front design that emphasizes the center pushed forward. The vehicle features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine which features a Dual VVT-I technology. The all-new Toyota Corolla has with a passenger cabin that features Toyota’s brand promise of peace Toyota Motor Corporation added: been revamped with a stylish and a clean, horizontally oriented dash of mind to our customers through “We look forward to delighting our advanced exterior design, cutting- panel that adds to the interior’s vehicles which are high in quality, customers with an exciting range edge technology and top level fuel sense of spaciousness. durability and Reliability.” of vehicles based on our in-depth efficiency. The interior matches the Nasser Abdulghani Al Abdelghani, Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief knowledge and understanding of the visual impact of the exterior design AAB Managing Director said: “We Representative of Middle East and local market and customers needs.” and adds a new level of refinement are committed to delivering on North Africa Representative office, The Peninsula PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 3

Volkswagen debuts Golf R in Middle East

olkswagen has launched the all- new Golf R at the opening day of the 2014 Qatar Motor Show in the Vpresence of Chiristian Klingler, Member of the board of management at Volkswagen AG and WRC champion, Sebastian Ogier. The New Golf R is the most powerful and dynamic of the Golf series and is set to arrive at Volkswagen dealers across the Middle East by June of this year. The New Golf R is powered by a newly designed 280 HP TSI engine, which is 25 HP stronger while being up to 18 percent more fuel efficiency. The New Golf R comes with a six speed clutch gearbox, which enables the new com- pact sports car to complete the classic sprint in 5.0 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The new vehicle also transfers its turbocharged engine power to the road via a permanent all-wheel drive system. Thomas Milz, Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East has said of the new Vehicle:”The New Golf R offers extreme driving fun so golf fans in the Middle East have a lot to look forward to”. The Middle East Launch of the new Golf R follows the official opening of the new Volkswagen Showroom in Doha, by Q-Auto. The Peninsula

Audi displays all new Audi A8 and Audi nanuk quattro concept udi displays the all new Audi A8 and Audi nanuk Quattro concept at the Qatar motor Show. Audi Middle East has show- Acased two of its newest releases, the all- new Audi A8 and the Audi nanuk Quattro show car, at the 2014 Qatar Motor show. The Audi A8 is the largest sedan in its com- petitive segment. The vehicle is 5.14m long, has a wheelbase of 2.99m, and is 1.95m wide and 1.46m tall. The A8 L gains an additional 13cm in both length and wheelbase. The dynamic design of the all-new Audi A8 is now more expressive. The engine hood, the single frame grille and the front bumper have more pronounced contours and the headlights have become flatter. The A8 will initially be offered in the Middle East with two gasoline engines — supercharged 50 TSI with 310 hp and the V8 bi-turbo 60 TSI with 435 Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, Chairman of Q-Auto, hp. Output has been increased with most engines; with Mohammed Al Kuwari and Trevor Hill, MD of AVME. all have seen a reduction in fuel consumption of as much as ten percent. The 60 TSFI accelerates the A8 from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. Italdesign Giugiaro. The vehicle’s crossover concept 305 km/h. Another technological highlight of the The vehicle is equipped with a fast and smooth- combines the dynamics of a mid-engine sports car show car is the integral steering, which resolves shifting, eight-speed tiptronic. The electronically with the versatility of a sporty recreational vehicle. the classic conflict between dynamic handling and controlled transmission is paired with Quattro per- The two-seater is powered by a newly developed stability. manent all-wheel drive. The Audi A8 is scheduled V10 TDI installed longitudinally in front of the rear The Audi nanuk quarto concept has a wheel- to arrive at dealerships in the Middle East in the axle. The powerful 5.0-litre diesel engine producers base of 2,710mm. It is 4,541mm long, 1,990mm wide first quarter of 2014. The vehicle will be available over 544 hp and delivers 1, 000 Nm. Its twin turbo and 1,337mm tall. The load-bearing body structure with a starting price of $88,452. register charging unit is controlled via the Audi of the vehicle is of a lightweight, aluminum Audi The Audi nanuk Quattro concept show car was valve lift system (AVS). The vehicle sprints from Space Frame (ASF). developed in collaboration with the designers from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, and the top speed in The Peninsula 4 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 COVER STORY

ord Middle East and Alamana Motors have launched the 2014 Ford Fusion at the opening day of the Qatar Ford unveils FMotor Show. The all-new Ford Fusion promises to redefine expectations from vehicles in its category, according to Paul Anderson, Marketing director of Ford Middle East: “The New Ford Fusion truly embodies what One Ford stands for. Ford Fusion is a game changer on all fronts thanks to its 2014 Ford Fusion rich array of unexpected feature and segment-first or even segment-exclusive technologies that truly make it stand out from the rest.” The new Fusion enables the driver to maintain proper lane position, adjust vehicle speed to changing traffic conditions and identify suitable parking spaces. The Fusion offers variable technologies, like the Lane Keeping system, which consists of three elements that help the driver, maintain proper lane condition using a small, forward-facing camera behind the rearview mirror. It also includes an adaptive cruise control technology, which by using a forward looking radar can look down the road when activated, slowing the fusion when slower traffic is detected ahead. The Ford Fusion includes the Active park assist technol- ogy, which by employing sensors can identify a suitable parallel parking space, and the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), which by using sensors in both rear quarter-panels can detect traffic in the driver’s blind spot, while providing both audible and visual warnings if traffic unseen by the driver is detected. Bill Hechme, General Manager of Almana Motors, said: “This is a great car, true to the new generation of Ford Vehicles, Featuring outstanding quality and craftsmanship, class leading safety, unmatched technologies, fuel economy and above all, tremendous value.” The all-new 2014 Ford Fusion is available in the S and SE series and comes with a 5-year/100,000 kms manufacturer’s warranty, as well as a comprehensive 3-year/60,000 kms free service and maintenance package. The Peninsula

Rolls-Royce showcases the most powerful in history

olls-Royce Motor Cars Doha presented the Rolls-Royce RWraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history, at the 2014 Qatar Motor Show. With an elegant fastback design, the Wraith, from the world’s pinnacle ultra-luxury marquee, presents a unique character defined by power, style and drama, and a hint of noir. “Following a dramatic reveal just last year, the Wraith has enjoyed exceptional success in Qatar,” said Mohamed Kandeel, General Manager of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha. “As one of the newest additions to the Rolls-Royce fleet, Wraith broadens our appeal, attracting a younger, yet equally refined audience.” Along with widening the appeal of Rolls-Royce, the Wraith also con- tributed greatly to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha’s solid 2013 performance. In 2013, it was announced as the fast- est-growing market for Rolls Royce sales in the Middle East - also earning the distinction of being named one of the top five regional markets in terms of sales. “In the wake of the Wraith’s suc- cessful debut, both internationally as well as here in Qatar, we only thought it fitting to showcase this dynamic Show, the Wraith’s sweeping fast- expression of dynamic intent can is effortless, but dramatic, thanks to and bold vehicle at the highlight of back design gives the car its unique be seen in Wraith’s deeply recessed a V12 engine and 8-speed automatic Qatar’s automotive industry calen- character. Bold lines, tension in the grille, wide rear track and dramatic ZF transmission. 624 bhp / 465kW is dar, the Qatar Motor Show,” added panels and a raked rear screen evoke two-tone presentation. available to the driver while the 0-100 Kandeel. the image of a world class athlete Performance delivers on the prom- km sprint is achieved in 4.6 seconds. As showcased at the Qatar Motor poised in the starting blocks. Further ise of Wraith’s styling. Power delivery The Peninsula COVER STORY PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 5 Porsche Macan makes with regional debut

orsche Middle East and Africa revealed ground-breaking Pmodels, making their regional debuts at the 2014 instalment of the Qatar Motor Show. The Qatar Motor Show played host to the pioneering Macan, as it made its regional debut. A true Porsche, the Macan will lead the brand’s charge in breaking new ground in the compact SUV segment and is set to become a strong contributor to Porsche’s growth in 2014. The revolutionary super sports car, the 918 Spyder, also raised heart rates with its powerful E-Mobility credentials showcased at a regional exhibition for the first time. Meanwhile, reinforcing Porsche’s latest strides in the evolution of racetrack innovations to the road, the stunning 911 Targa 4S made its regional debut featuring unique, state- of-the-art roof technology which shapes one of the most recognisable 911s. Motoring enthusiasts from across the Middle East also had a first look at one of Porsche’s most recent auto- FZE, said: “Today has been a land- to the road.” of up to 150 km/h. motive benchmark, the new Cayenne mark moment for the brand at one of He added: “For decades Porsche The new Macan embodies another Platinum Edition. Boasting many of the region’s most important industry has led the way in developing high evolution as the brand enters a com- the most requested customisation events. Through the unveiling of the performance luxury sports cars and pletely new segment. The sporty DNA options as standard, this Cayenne all-new Macan, the game-changing 918 these models represent the very peak of the Macan, as with all Porsche edition takes the athletic luxury SUV Spyder and 911 Targa 4S in particular, of our latest advancements.” vehicles, is immediately recognisable into a new realm of sports comfort, it’s clear to me that Porsche continues The 918 Spyder stands apart as in the design taking inspiration from with unique exterior design features to set new highs of ingenuity. Diverse in the world’s first plug-in hybrid super both the 918 Spyder and the legen- in Platinum Silver and a wider range name and aspects of their appearance, sports car. With a system output of dary 911. As the top derivative, the of standard equipment. I feel these cars quite obviously share 887 hp, the 918 Spyder rockets from Macan Turbo is set to be the most Speaking at the Qatar Motor Show the remarkable Porsche DNA as well zero to 100 km/h in a maximum of 2.6 powerful petrol-powered vehicle in Christer Ekberg, Managing Director as our inimitable ethos of automotive seconds, reaching a top speed of 345 the compact SUV segment. of Porsche Middle East and Africa excellence evolved from the racetrack km/h and a purely electric top speed The Peninsula Alfardan Automobiles brings BMW i8 to Qatar

he 2014 Qatar Motor Show saw both the present and future of pure driving pleasure on display with the introduction of a host Tof exciting new models presented by Alfardan Automobiles. Making a stellar appearance was the BMW i8 - the progressive 2+2 seater sports car that is set to revolutionise the automotive industry when it goes on sale in Qatar on the second half of 2014. Powered by the latest generation BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine which, in typical BMW sports car fashion, drives through the rear wheels, the BMW i8’s intelligent hybrid system also capitalises on a potent electric motor which sends drive to the front wheels resulting in a combined power output of 362hp delivered to all four wheels. When united, the dual motors work in harmony to allow the BMW i8 to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds while using just 2.5 litres of petrol per 100kms and emitting just 59g/km of emissions. It can also run for up to 35 kilometres on its electric motor alone, emitting zero emissions at up to 120km/h. The BMW i8 has a top speed electronically limited to 250km/h, and can be operated solely in all electric drive (zero emissions) for around 35 kilometres - and the battery of the plug-in hybrid can be continuously charged by the petrol engine while driving. Due to its lightweight of just 1,490 kg, it provides a total range of more than 500 kilometres. The BMW Group importer also used the Qatar Motor Show to launch the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé and the BMW 4 Series Convertible. The Peninsula 6 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE Qatar Academy holds Sports Day

atar Academy organised their able to engage in ‘sport’, we saw it as a Qannual Sports Dayover a period of perfect opportunity to involve the par- three days, dedicating each day for the ents in participating with their children different age group of primary school in the activities. Using the idea of a pic- students to engage in a multitude of nic allows the parents to come together physical activities. and get to know each other also”. The Early Education Center (EEC) Engaging the parents and every organized a family picnic for QA’s member of the QA community was also youngest students with at least five the aim behind the 10-station line up of different play and physical activities activities organized by the PE depart- the parents are encouraged to do with ment for the other primary school stu- their children. According to Principal dents, covering Pre-3 to Grade 1 on one Karen Nicholls, combining picnic and day and Grade 2-5 the following day. movement was ideal for the children. Teacher and After School Activities “We are always looking for ways to Coordinator Richard Boustead share include parents in school activities with that every event meets the varying the view of building community. As our skill set of the students. children are very young and not fully The Peninsula

Scoreplus holds meet on ‘Road-Map to College admissions’

seminar on test prep and col- lege admission process was A organised by Scoreplus Qatar at Wyandam Grand Regency Hotel recently. Micheal Gamerl, Asst Vice President, The Princeton Review USA, and an expert in college admission, shared his expertise with the student advisors from various schools. test takers have outnumbered SAT most concerned with your composite potential and help them turn their While addressing the representa- test takers in USA in recent years. score, added Gamerl. aspirations from dreams into real- tives, Gamerl unveiled the strate- Highlighting the difference, he said Also present at the seminar ity by offering exciting learning gies of college admission process by “ACT asks more straightforward were Ritu Kalwani, Co-founder programs.” He also announced the providing step-by-step information questions, has science section and and Executive Director of Score opportunity of taking a PRA at on how to make college application tests more advanced math concepts Plus, the regional representative of Scoreplus Qatar office completely stand out and avoid mistakes that while the SAT has a stronger empha- the Princeton Review and Pradeep free of cost. can weaken a student’s chance of sis on vocabulary and is broken up Singhal, country Director Scoreplus As part of the extended Event admission. into many smaller sections. Although Qatar. Gamerl also met the student gath- Underscoring the strategic Colleges will accept either the SAT or Singhal, highlighting the compa- erings at International School of approach to choosing standardised ACT scores, admissions officers care ny’s commitment to serve with the London, ISL Qatar, and Micheal tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SAT Subject about how you did on each section of finest education solutions, said “we DeBakey High school, Qatar. Tests), Gamerl mentioned that ACT the SAT while on the ACT, they’re realize the extensiveness of students’ The Peninsula

Stud & Drops Festival at Malabar Gold & Diamonds

alabar Gold & Diamonds Mannounced the details of its campaign — ‘Stud & Drops Festival’ — in the entire GCC countries and Singapore showcasing an extensive col- lection of studs and drops from over 20 countries in gold, diamond and plati- num. The festival runs till March 25. This festival gives customers a chance to choose from a collection of earrings Qatar/UAE Exchange, designed and handcrafted by skilled artisans around the world, ranging from lightweight daily wear to heavy party jewellery, Precia- precious gem jewel- Beema sign agreement wear in traditional as well as interna- lery, Starlet- kids jewellery and D’VA- tional designs to suit every occasion. the youth collection will also be on Their branded jewellery, Era- uncut display during the festival. Beema has announced the signing of an agreement with Qatar/UAE Exchange. diamond jewellery, Ethnix- hand The jewellery offers lifetime free The agreement stipulates that Beema will provide special rates on travel and crafted designer jewellery, Mine- dia- repair and maintenance service for all motor insurance to the Gold Card holders of Qatar/UAE Exchange. monds unlimited, Divine- Heritage its products. The Peninsula BOOKS PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 7

10 BEST SELLING BOOKS Elizabeth Gilbert returns (Relationships) to fiction in latest work 1 2 By Billy Cheung Alma’s younger life is partially based on est-known Beatrix Potter, who recently for is well-known for her nonfic- children’s books. As Btion work a teenager, Potter on self-discovery and was an incredibly And the Mountains Ecohed Inferno marriage, Elizabeth avid naturalist with by Khaled Hosseini by Dan Brown Gilbert, author of the a strong interest in best-selling mem- mushroom and fungi. oir Eat Pray Love, She made beauti- returns to fiction ful illustrations and 3 4 with a new novel, spent her whole The Signature of All childhood out in the Things. fields as an explorer Written 13 years and collector. after her last novel, Alma’s travels the book follows and postmenopau- Alma Whittaker, a sal life comes from brilliant 19th cen- Marianne North, tury botanist who who was a spinster lives a privileged and the daughter of but isolated life on a prominent English The Alchemist Fahreneit 451 a large estate. After scientist. When by Paulo Coelho by Ray Bradbury her father’s death, her father died, she she relinquishes that inherited a consid- world and travels the erable amount of globe. money. After living 5 6 Gilbert spoke a very sheltered life about botany, the in which she was novel’s title, and her father’s secre- feminism. tary, she then saw the world and made Why did you incredible botanical choose to focus on illustrations. Those botany, in particu- works now displayed lar mosses, as Whittaker’s main passion? in a gallery at (London’s) Kew Gardens. Divergent Mockingjay Botany was the only science into which women How did you come upon (German mystic and by Veronica Roth by Suzanne Collins were even slightly welcomed. I wanted to write theologian) Jacob Boehme’s The Signature of about a 19th century female scientist, and botany All Things: With Other Writings? was an accessible world because plants and flowers Very early on in my botanical history reading, 7 8 were considered a feminised realm. I encountered Boehme, who was one of the early Women snuck into botany through the gar- taxonomists. He tried to put the natural world den gates and, once there, they made remarkable into order. The Signature of All Things is an inter- contributions in relation to other fields. It was esting moment of historical intersection between still a modest number of women doing this work the end of medieval superstition and beginning of but a great deal more than the number of female the scientific way of looking at plants and animals. chemists. He believed that God had hidden, in the design I then needed to find something plausible for of all plants, secrets as to the use of those plants Alma to study that could address the following: for human beings. I just got so excited by his ideas could a woman with the right education and and the poetry of the title of his theory. It’s such right access to the right ideas come up with the a beautiful combination of words. Casual Vacancy The Hit same ideas that the great men of that era were by J K Rowling by David Baldacci developing? Why does Alma ultimately refuse to publish Alma spends most of her life at her father’s her treatise? Philadelphia estate in a life every bit as restric- I did not want to mess with actual history too tive as that of most women during that time. She much. It is important when you’re writing a his- 9 10 cannot go to the Galapagos or the Amazon but torical novel for the plot to be historically plausible. can she find the same information within walk- What holds Alma back is Alma. I feel the last ing distance of her own home? I needed to find a hurdle for women is that we hold ourselves back subject that was plentiful, underfoot and nearby. and it is frustrating to see that happening. I try Mosses fit that criteria. to convince women to put themselves forward, get themselves published and not hold themselves Which influences did you draw upon to con- back because of some idea that they’re not quite struct Alma Whittaker’s character? perfect. I’m putting in my own feelings about that She is not based on any one particular woman. I in the novel. Gone Girl Life of Pi read about all the great 19th century lady botanists Alma has support during her entire life, from by Gillian Flynn by Yann Martel and drew on various pieces of their biographies. her father to her uncle to scientist Alfred Russel Alma’s scholarship was inspired by Elizabeth Wallace, who all see her greatness. Her didacticism Gertrude Britton, who served as the actual and perfectionism stop her from putting her work curator of mosses at the New York Botanical in the world, and this is a problem particularly Garden. egregious in women’s lives. Reuters 8 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 9

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Pattinson wants to go behind the camera I’m enjoying being a housewife: Udita Oscar-nominated Act ctress Udita Goswami, who is mar- wilight star Robert Pattinson reportedly Aried to director Mohit Suri for more Twants to focus on being behind the cam- than a year now, is content with being era. The 27-year-old is said to be growing a housewife. tired of the constant adoration from mil- Udita dated Mohit for nine years lions of fans. of Killing confronts before they tied the knot in January “The cost of fame is the thing he and last year. Kristen used to complain about all day and “I am enjoying being housewife, hon- that hasn’t changed at all for him,” radaron- estly. I know I am gaining weight, doing line.com quoted a source as saying. Indonesia’s dark past all of that but I have not had the pleas- So now, he “is looking at a whole new ure of doing this ever before so I am approach to his future and is even consider- enjoying it,” the actress told the report- ing going to theatre school to focus more on ers on the sidelines of a dance event. getting behind the camera,” said the source. Last seen in Dairy of a Butterfly in “Rob’s been talking to a lot of independent 2012, Udita made her debut with Paap filmmakers, and the last thing he wants to in 2003. do is act in another blockbuster. He would like to direct a movie one day,” added the source. Harman has great potential: Shilpa ctress Shilpa Shetty is so much Aimpressed with Harman Baweja’s performance as gangster Vicky Kartoos Justin Bieber eyes in Dishkiyaoon that she sees the film as Harman’s first film and feels the actor has $11m mansion not been tapped to his true potential as an actor. op star Justin Bieber has been “For me Dishkiyaaoon is Harman’s first Plooking to buy a $11m mansion in film, really. After this film, you are surely Atlanta, close to where his mentor, going to like him,” Shilpa said at the launch Usher, lives. of a song from the film. The 19-year-old is keen to move “I really feel that he has not been tapped to the city to be close to its famous of his true potential. He is a very hard work- hip-hop scene. The house has seven nwar Congo makes no secret any remorse. Suharto put down the coup and used memoirs. ing boy. He has worked really hard over his bedrooms and it is 16,000sqft in size, of the fact that he killed “What I hope — should we be so lucky the episode to muscle out then- presi- Critics say more needs to be done, character of Vicky Kartoos in the film,” she reports tmz.com. about 1,000 people with his as to win the Academy Award — is that dent Sukarno and take power, later rul- and point to the fact the Attorney added. The “Baby” singer is said to be sell- Abare hands, boasting about it will encourage Indonesians to finally ing Indonesia for three decades. General’s office has refused to start a Harman made his acting debut in 2008 ing his home in Calabasas, California, the methods he used to murder alleged hold their leaders to account for their Paramilitary groups such as the one probe despite an extensive 2012 report with Love Story 2050. Later, he was seen in the films Victory, What’s Your after a fight with his neighbours over communists in 1960s Indonesia. crimes,” said Oppenheimer. Congo was part of were given licence to from Indonesia’s official human rights Raashee? and recently in Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, where he did a cameo. his partying and loud music. The fight There were blocks of wood used to Some in Indonesia have not welcomed gather and kill suspected communists, body which claimed to have found However, now Shilpa feels the audience would not only love the film but which came to a head with an incident cave in skulls; machetes with which he the film, contending the country was and seize their property and posses- extensive evidence of abuse. also Harman, who has done a fantastic work in the film. where one of his neighbour’s house was butchered victims, or a simple wire that already taking its own steps towards sions. No action has ever been taken Presidential spokesman Teuku “He (Harman Baweja) deserves to get your (audience) love. I hope this egged, causing up to $20,000 of damage. he says helped achieve quick and effec- coming to terms with the episode — and against those responsible for the deaths. Faizasyah said the film “is simplifying film becomes a hit and I wish he gets all the love from the audience,” The matter is currently being investigated by the District Attorney tive strangulation. that such outside interference hinders “I suddenly realised that all these men a dark, complicated period of history,” Shilpa said. and could result in charges brought against the star. Congo’s testimony provides the the process. are boasting not because they are proud and was one-sided. Slated to release on March 28, Dishkiyaoon is an action thriller. Directed chilling framework for director Joshua While Oppenheimer has publicised but because they know what they did is In a statement issued earlier this by debutant Sanamjit Singh Talwar, the film also features actor Sunny Oppenheimer’s Oscar-nominated docu- the film, a number of the Indonesians wrong,” said Oppenheimer. month to the Jakarta Globe newspa- Deol and newcomer Ayesha Khanna. mentary The Act of Killing, which turns involved in its production — including “They are trying to deny that to per, the film’s anonymous co-director its cameras on to the perpetrators of the person cited as one of its co-direc- themselves and impose that denial on denied the charge it had been pro- massacres that claimed at least 500,000 tors — have chosen to stay anonymous the whole society.” duced by foreigners out to negatively lives. in fear for their safety. The film was produced by Oscar- affect Indonesia’s global reputation. Katy Perry named Oppenheimer says that the attention winner Errol Morris (The Fog of War) “A negative image is when unfair- Vidya to feature in Bade Acche... again the film has received around the world ‘Imposing denial’ and Oscar-nominated Werner Herzog ness and impunity is being sustained. woman of the year is forcing Indonesia to address a dark To get the likes of Congo to talk, the (Encounters at the End of the World). It Negative image is when there was ctress Vidya Balan will make an appear- episode in its history, which ushered in film invites those involved in the kill- has so far picked up 32 international no apology conveyed to the victims Aance on popular TV show Bade Acche inger Katy Perry has been honoured the 32-year rule of dictator Suharto. ings to reenact their past as though awards. and the families of the victims of the lagte Hain. This will be her second stint on Swith the woman of the year title at The film won the prize for best they were making a feature film, includ- crimes against humanity. A negative the show. the 2014 Elle Style Awards. documentary at the Bafta awards, the ing musical numbers and even attempts Taking sides image is to make the architect of the Vidya first featured on the show to promote The 29-year-old was presented with British Oscars where it was also nomi- at slapstick humour. The Act of Killing was not granted a mass killing a hero,” the co-director’s her film The Dirty Picture and gave some tips the award in London, in recognition of nated for best foreign film. It is also in Those involved do not seem aware general release at Indonesian cinemas, statement said. to Priya, the female protagonist of the show, her efforts to empower women across the running for best documentary at that the film will cast them in a bad with the government raising doubts And Oppenheimer, who is working that would help her woo a man. the world and her huge success in the the Oscars on March 2. light. It makes for compelling — and about the film’s portrayal of history. on a follow-up focusing on the victims’ The 36-year-old is now coming on the show music industry, by singer Kylie Minogue “I thought I had wandered into disturbing — viewing. Beyond special select screenings, the side of the story, is convinced The to promote her forthcoming movie Shaadi Ke at a ceremony held in London Tuesday Germany 40 years after the Holocaust “I was not sure whether it was safe to film is available for download. Act of Killing has helped mainstream Side Effects, which releases on February 28. night, reports femalefirst.co.uk to find the Nazis were still in power,” approach these people at all, but when The killings are not closely examined media in Indonesia address the geno- She will shoot for her sequence in the show Thorstar Tom Hiddleston was named Oppenheimer said of the men who fea- I did I found they were immediately by school textbooks and were not widely cide and open it up further for public Thursday, said a source. the magazine’s man of the year. Other ture in his film. “They are very proud boastful,” Oppenheimer said. discussed during Suharto’s iron-fisted debate. Looks like this time Vidya will talk about big winners were singer Lily Allen and of what they did and often told me the Army General Suharto blamed the rule. “There’s no stuffing the genie back the side effects of marriage. rapper Tinie Tempah, who were named the female and male British stories with smiles on their faces,” he coup attempt on Indonesia’s Communist However following his fall in 1998, in the bottle,” he said. “It is opening a Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, recording artists of the year. said on the phone from Los Angeles. Party, and the military actively encour- and in recent years, Indonesians have space for people to finally acknowledge the Sony Entertainment Television show features Ram Kapoor and Sakshi In the film the men, who carried out aged — and in some cases took part in begun to talk about the issue more the most painful and troubling aspect Tanwar in the lead role. the killings during a purge triggered by — the anti-communist killings that openly with frequent newspaper sto- of contemporary Indonesia without a failed coup in late 1965, show little if erupted in some parts of the country. ries, academic seminars and published fear.” AFP 10 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 ENVIRONMENT

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Activity video may boost brain power

atching activity videos before carrying Wsimple tasks may boost the brain’s plas- ticity and increase motor skills, shows research. Brain plasticity is the brain’s ability to flex and adapt, allowing for better learning. The brain loses plasticity as it ages. “The study lends that even as an adult, your brain is able to better learn skills just by watch- ing the activity take place. With a dramatic increase of videos available through mobile phones, computers, and other newer tech- nology, this topic should be the focus of more research,” explained Paolo Preziosa from San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy. The results might also contribute to reducing disability and improving quality of those who are impaired or who are undergoing physical Months after rehab, rehabilitation. The researchers put 36 right- handed healthy adults in 40-minute training sessions five times a week for two weeks. knee and hip patients Half the group watched videos of a specific task, such as writing with a pen, cutting with scissors or handling coins, then were asked to complete the task themselves. keep improving The other half watched videos of landscapes and then were asked to complete the same tasks. The groups were tested for strength A worker tries on a pros- and hand skills and also underwent 3-D MRI thetic leg for Jimena Ruiz, 6, brain scans. at the Center of Advanced The researchers found that the group who Prosthetics in San Jose. completed the training along with watching the activity videos had 11 times greater improve- By Kathleen Raven ment of motor skill abilities - mainly in terms representing better functioning. of Orthopedic Surgeons annual of strength - compared to those who watched When it came to their ability meeting in 2013 predicted first- the landscape videos. eople who have had a knee to move around, patients entered time knee replacements will The detailed study is scheduled to be pre- or hip replacement reap surgery with an average score of increase 673 percent to 3.5 million sented at the American Academy of Neurology’s the benefits of intense 1.6 on that scale. That improved by 2030. In the same time period, 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia April Prehab months after to 4.2 at discharge and 5.6 a few hip replacements are expected 26-May 3. they’ve returned home, according months later. to jump 174 percent, researchers to a new analysis. Because of high costs, not all led by Steven M Kurtz of Drexel “If you can get patients to a hip and knee replacement patients University in Philadelphia found. Weight loss easier certain threshold level, they can can be referred to inpatient reha- “The cost of acute rehab facili- do the rest of the rehabilitation bilitation facilities with constant ties should be considered a rea- in colder weather on their own,” coauthor Kenneth doctor oversight and intense one- sonable expense,” Bunning said. osing weight could be faster in colder tem- Ottenbacher said. on-one care. “It’s a good treatment and should Lperature as it helps in burning calories. “In a sense, these patients “Generally the patients who be affordable for all patients who Dutch researchers say that higher tempera- become their own physical thera- get referred to these facilities are show the need for it clinically.” tures in homes, offices and hospitals provide pists,” he said. having other health problems,” But to answer the question of comfort, but it’s not ideal for unfit bodies. Ottenbacher directs the Center Ottenbacher said, like diabetes or continued function five or 10 years The findings say that an optimum tempera- for Rehabilitation Sciences at heart disease. post-surgery, a study would need ture of 19 degrees Celsius is sufficient to provide The University of Texas Medical Patients in his team’s study typ- a longer follow-up time, said Jay the right balance, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Branch in Galveston. ically entered surgery with multi- Magaziner, an epidemiologist at Lead researcher Wouter can Marken He and his team analysed data ple complicating health problems. the University of Maryland School Lichtenbelt, from Maastricht University from 12,199 US patients who “I think this study confirms of Medicine in Baltimore. Medical centre, told BBC: “19C is enough - underwent knee or hip replace- that acute rehab is a good invest- “As patients move further away and not for the whole day. Energy increases ment between 2008 and 2010. ment,” Dr Robert Bunning said. from the surgery and rehabilita- were in the order of 6 percent in mild cold, They were all living independently Bunning directs the arthritis tion, they tend to settle into their and in the long terms that could really make before surgery and were treated at program at MedStar National usual patterns before the replace- a difference. inpatient rehab facilities after the Rehabilitation Hospital in ment,” he said. “And this means “It could be a substantial influence and help procedure. Washington, and was not involved that their functionality may in combinations with food changes and exer- Patients were 71 years old, on with the new study. decline again in the future.” cise.” Among young and middle-aged people, average, and most were female Hip and knee replacements Magaziner studies hip frac- non-shivering heat production in response to and white. are common procedures for older tures but was not part of the new feeling cold can account for up to 30 percent The researchers gathered infor- patients that will only increase as research. of the body’s energy budget, say the scientist. mation on patients’ ability to func- the population ages, and hospitals People who exercised regularly This means that the lower temperatures can tion at three time points: when want to know how to do these sur- before the surgery will probably significantly increase the number of calories they were admitted for surgery, geries most efficiently and cheaply, resume their active lifestyles, burned up instead of being stored as fat. One when they were discharged from Bunning said. but, “and this is some specula- research group in Japan had shown a decrease the rehab center and three to six In 2010, a total of 719,000 knee tion, some patients may start to in body fat after volunteers spent two hours a months after discharge. and 332,000 hip replacement decline if they return to a slower day at 17 degree celsius for six weeks, said the The functional measures cov- surgeries were performed in the pace,” he said. scientist. ered everything from eating, bath- US, according to the Centers for SOURCE: bit.ly/1bSKkFy Archives Agencies ing and climbing stairs to memory. Disease Control and Prevention. of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Criteria were scored on a scale Meanwhile, research pre- online January 24, 2014. of 1 to 7, with higher numbers sented at the American Academy Reuters 12 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 TECHNOLOGY Will Facebook be able to make WhatsApp Pay?

By Leonid Bershidsky The latter is a major revenue source for Line, too. Only the euphoria of a ith the acquisition of multibillion-dollar payout could have WhatsApp, Facebook is led Koum to predict his app would win buying into a messaging 5 billion active users in such a market. Wrevolution. According Facebook’s biggest acquisition, of to the tech intelligence firm Analysys course, is consistent with the recent Mason, the total volume of messages trend for big tech deals: Investors pay sent from mobile devices via so-called for users, not revenue. Zuckerberg, for over-the-top messaging services his part, liked the high engagement exceeded SMS — more traditional of WhatsApp users. If the company’s mobile text messaging — volume for numbers are correct, each user sends the first time in 2013. Services such as an average of 30 messages a day. So WhatsApp handled 10.3 trillion mes- what if it doesn’t matter in a subscrip- sages, compared with 6.5 trillion for tion model? mobile carriers. Less than a week ago, Japanese WhatsApp, with its 450 million Internet retailer Rakuten said it would monthly active users, reported a buy Viber for $900m. That’s $8.60 per record 10 billion inbound messages on monthly active user. The stock mar- one June day in 2013. With WhatsApp ket punished the Japanese company adding about a million new users a day, advertising model on him. On the call, on nine of 10 smartphones in South for the deal. Facebook is paying $42 10 billion messages could also end up Koum said that he was counting on Korea, gets most of its revenue from per monthly active user for WhatsApp. being its daily average for the year. his subscription model to yield more games it allows users to play. Pavel True, $15bn of the price is in Facebook That would give the service a 35 per- money as the user base continues to Durov, founder of the Russian social shares, which may be an overvalued cent share of global traffic, making it grow: “As we look forward to the next network Vkontakte, which is more currency — the company is trading the biggest competitor to SMS in the five or 10 years, 5 billion people will popular in its home country than at 113 times earnings. Still, even if world. have a smartphone and we have a Facebook, last year started a messen- the Facebook shares are worth noth- As Facebook’s Chief Financial Officer potential to have 5 billion users poten- ger called Telegram, which Durov says ing, the $4bn in cash portion values a David Ebersman pointed out during a tially giving us money.” is more secure than any other plat- WhatsApp user, with his $0.99 annual call with analysts following the acquisi- That prediction is probably overly form. It is rapidly gaining new users subscription, at $8.90. tion announcement, text messaging is optimistic, mainly because WhatsApp in the Middle East. Facebook’s strategy of buying the a $100bn business for mobile carriers. is far from the only widely used OTT WhatsApp itself initially took off most popular mobile services in vari- “So this is a really valuable service that messenger. Viber, run from Cyprus by a among Russian emigres in the United ous categories — Instagram in photo people are willing to pay for,” he said. group of entrepreneurs, claims 105 mil- States and their friends back home, sharing, WhatsApp in messaging — is The point of WhatsApp, however, lion monthly active users. The Japanese but then spread. about territorial grabs rather than any is that people don’t want to pay for messenger Line, popular throughout I don’t use any of these services kind of financial planning. The inflated instant messaging. WhatsApp costs $1 Asia, probably has about the same because I own an iPhone, which comes stock price allows the social network to to download, and it charges $0.99 for number of users. Chinese Web giant with a simple OTT messenger of its make bold plays. Facebook apparently a year of use, starting from the sec- Tencent’s WeChat app had 272 mil- own, called iMessage. It works only made a successful bet with Instagram, ond year. That may be enough to pay lion at the end of the third quarter of on Apple devices, but then most of my which is expected to earn as much as salaries at the very frugal company, 2013. If Facebook is stuck with Koum’s friends use them, and almost all the $400m in revenue this year. which doesn’t advertise or even have a subscription-only model, it will need to others are reachable on Facebook’s WhatsApp is a more difficult propo- sign on its headquarters in Mountain somehow defeat all these competitors. own messenger. Of all the popular OTT sition. Making it more dominant glo- View, California, but it’s nowhere near Mobile messengers are viral products messengers, WhatsApp is the only bally, and making it pay within the enough to justify the $19bn price tag. that spread like wildfire in a country or one that costs money to download or limited model proposed by Koum, WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum is region because they have features that charges for a subscription. The Asian and approved by Zuckerberg, will be an avowed enemy of advertising. He people in that area appreciate. WeChat messengers in particular are more a challenge. It is hard to believe that allowed Sequoia Capital to invest in lets its Chinese users book taxis and versatile. KakaoTalk gets 26.2 percent the word “advertising” will not come his startup only on the condition that top up phone credit. Line runs flash of its revenue from advertising and up in internal discussions in the next the venture capitalists not push the sales in Thailand. KakaoTalk, installed 6.3 percent from selling emoticons. couple of years. WP-Bloomberg

By Joseph Menn The issue is a “fundamental bug Apple security flaw could allow in Apple’s SSL implementation,” said major flaw in Apple Inc Dmitri Alperovich, chief technology software for mobile devices hackers to beat encryption officer at security firm CrowdStrike A could allow hackers to Inc. Adam Langley, a senior engineer intercept email and other com- at Google, agreed with CrowdStrike munications that are meant to be professor Matthew Green. Without the fix, a hacker could that OS X was at risk. encrypted, the company said, and Apple did not say when or how it impersonate a protected site and sit Apple did not reply to requests for experts said Mac computers were learned about the flaw in the way iOS in the middle as email or financial comment. The flaw appears to be in even more exposed. handles sessions in what are known data goes between the user and the the way that well-understood proto- If attackers have access to a mobile as secure sockets layer or transport real site, Green said. cols were implemented, an embar- user’s network, such as by sharing layer security, nor did it say whether After analysing the patch, several rassing lapse for a company of Apple’s the same unsecured wireless service the flaw was being exploited. security researchers said the same stature and technical prowess. offered by a restaurant, they could see But a statement on its support flaw existed in current versions of The company was recently stung by or alter exchanges between the user website was blunt: The software Mac OSX, running Apple laptop and leaked intelligence documents claim- and protected sites such as Gmail and “failed to validate the authenticity of desktop computers. No patch is avail- ing that authorities had 100 percent Facebook. Governments with access the connection.” able yet for that operating system, success rate in breaking into iPhones. to telecom carrier data could do the Apple released software patches though one is expected soon. Friday’s news suggests that enter- same. and an update for the current ver- Because spies and hackers will also prising hackers could have had great “It’s as bad as you could imag- sion of iOS for iPhone 4 and later, be studying the patch, they could success as well if they knew of the ine, that’s all I can say,” said Johns 5th-generation iPod touches, and iPad develop programs to take advantage flaw. Hopkins University cryptography 2 and later. of the flaw within days or even hours. Reuters COMICS & MORE PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 13

LEARN ARABIC Courtesy

Congratulations on your success Ouhanni'ouka binaaik Thank you Šoukran lak Thanks for the present Šoukran çala hadiyyatika You are a kind young man Innaka šabb laeef Good-bye Ila aliqa Till tomorrow Ila aladd When can we meet? Mata nastaeeçou aliqa'? When will I see you? Mata sa'arak? Hoy en la Historia Good evening Layla saçeeda February 23, 1944 I do not believe it La ouddiq The forcible deportation of one This is impossible Haa moustaeel million Chechens by Soviet I do not desire La arab dictator Josef Stalin, who accused I can't La astaeeç them of collaboration with Nazi Germany, is remembered Note: ç = ‘a’ in ‘agh’ when surprised 1836: Several thousand Mexican troops besieged the Alamo, held by just 145 Texans including Davy Crockett Baby Blues by Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman 1917: Riots and strikes in Russia due to food shortages marked the start of the “February Revolution” 1941: Plutonium-238 was identified but its discovery was not published until after World War II 1996: Two sons-in-law of Saddam Hussein were executed on return to Iraq despite promises of safety Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS ALL IN THE MIND Hagar The Horrible by Chris Browne Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

Zits by Dennis Young and Denis Lebrun

BACCARAT, BLACKJACK, BRIDGE, CANFIELD, CASINO, CHICAGO, CLOCK, CRIBBAGE, ECARTE, EUCHRE, FANTAN, GO FISH, HEARTS, KLONDIKE, MICHIGAN, NEWMARKET, OLD MAID, PATIENCE, PIQUET, POKER, PYRAMID, SEVENS, SNAP, SOLITAIRE, SPIDER, STOPS, TWENTY-ONE, WHIST. 14 PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 CROSSWORDS

ACROSS 52 Verso’s flip side 10 Like melees 41 Certain lighter or 57 Clucks of CROSSWORD 1 Allowing some 53 Explanation that doesn’t 11 Runs along highlighter disappointment 1234 56789 10111213 ventilation, say explain anything, 12 Beats, as the 43 Driving surface 58 In 5 ___ in the park informally competition 44 Flatter servilely 59 Neighbor of 55-Down 14 15 16 10 Org. with Divisions I, II 54 Surname in punk rock 13 Sounds at a fireworks 45 End of a school series 60 Confucian scholar Chu 17 18 and III 56 Follower of a list of display 48 Dark circle ___ 14 Teen woe names 16 Lawyer’s need 49 Attendee 61 End of a count? 19 20 15 Singer or actor’s helper 58 May delivery 18 Literary character who 51 Boost, as sound 62 Poison source in 63 “Why bother?!” says “Gentle reader, Christie’s “A Pocket Full 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 Interstitially, say 55 The Rio Grande divides may you never feel of Rye” 19 Brit’s tea ___ 64 Title parent in a TLC it: Abbr. 28 29 30 31 reality series what I then felt!” 20 Hosts prefer them H EP SHIRK ADELA 65 Coop sound 21 Personal letters 32 33 34 35 21 “___ see” A A A AUD I O DODOS 66 Plot line 23 Declaration that might 22 Nina ___ (fashion label) 67 Northern duck precede a fold MVP SH I PPEDG I FT 26 Keep an ___ (watch) 24 100 lbs. SEEP SAPRFETA 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 28 Wearer of a red-starred 25 Can ROY AL EL IA tiara DOWN 27 Super ___ MOTO M AILEDCARD 46 47 48 49 31 Bitter herb 1 Government rep. 29 Children’s author who SCORP I O N EELER 32 One in the doghouse? 2 Cartoon character with 50 51 52 53 shades won three Edgars 33 Card reader, briefly NAW UNST OPS LOA 3 Fats Domino’s first 30 Bless, in a way 54 55 56 57 34 ’40s blowups BLEAR RH ETORIC name 35 Title boy in a 1964 36 Modern electric cars CALLEDHOME HILO 58 59 60 61 62 4 Melees Disney film 40 Tokyo strip? LEIA ERR OL 5 Caesar’s greeting 36 Space maker 63 64 42 Kind of screen UZ I S ARK US ERS 6 Captured 37 Certain monarchy 46 Grant or Carter SENTFLOWERS D EP 65 66 67 7 Island in the Thames 38 Nerve junction 47 Marquee actress CACAO LAVES UA R 8 “To life!” 39 Solder and others 50 Twofold GLARE DI ANE PRY 9 Start for a shipbuilder

HYPER SUDOKU How to play Kakuro: The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells - called a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once.

YESTERDAY’S ANSWER

Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate How to EASY SUDOKU play Hyper Easy Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in A Hyper Sudoku each empty cell so every Puzzle is solved row, every column and by filling the every 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 the digits 1 to 9. to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear YESTERDAY’S only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is ANSWER solved like a normal Sudoku. CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2014 15

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The Lego Movie (3D/Animation) – 2.30pm 13:00 English Premier 13:15 Destroyed In League Classic Seconds Aaha Kalyanam (2D/Tamil) – 4.30pm Match 13:40 How It's Made 13:30 Euro 2016 Draw 15:20 How It's Made Brahman (2D/Tamil) – 7.30pm 15:30 Uefa Champions’ 15:45 Auction Kings 1 League Magazine 16:10 Auction Kings Legendary: Tomb of The Dragon (2D/Action) 16:00 English Premier 17:25 Auction Kings League, Liverpool 17:50 Border Security – 10.30pm V Swansea 18:15 Border Security And Norwich V 19:55 Mythbusters Oggy & The Cockroaches (2D/Animation) Tottenham 21:10 What 21:30 Electronic English Happened – 3.00 & 5.00pm Premier League Next? 22:30 Spanish 21:35 The Big Brain The Lego Movie (3D/Animation) – 7.00pm League, Theory LANDMARK 2 Osasuna V 22:25 Gold Rush The Monuments Men (2D/Action) Atletico – 9.00 & 11.15pm Legendary: Tomb of The Dragon (2D/Action)

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Who’s who A summary of MEDIA SCAN issues of the day Events in Qatar discussed by the Qatari community What is Public Policy in Islam? in the media. Integrating Systems and Maqasid When: Feb 24; 7pm-9pm Where: Qatar Foundation, LAS building Lecture Hall B015 What: Dr Jasser Auda’s lecture will • There is talk on social networking sites to a shortage of berths at ports all over the illustrate how public policy in Islam as about decisions issued by the Emir on the country. a Master’s programme retells to Islamic organisational structure and functions of • Several people have demanded that Qatar thought, and identifies the basics and ministries, establishing and reorganising Tourism Authority keep organising cultural principles of this discipline. Free Entry Rajab Abdulla Al Esmail, some authorities, public institutions and events at Al Zubara fort, especially in Director of Continuing Education government entities, and restructuring winter, to promote heritage tourism. Fathi Hassan: The Office, Qatar University the Supreme Council of Health and the • Several citizens have complained about Supreme Education Council. the examination schedule announced by Depth of Hope

e got a PhD in Accounting, • There has been criticism of sale of used the Supreme Education Council, with the When: Until Feb 27 Where: VCUQatar Gallery from Glasgow University, clothes, footwear and blankets in some exams starting on March 1. They say the What: With invented, Kufic-inspired HUK, MS in Accounting from markets, with people saying such items schedule should have been announced scripts, Egyptian-Sudanese artist Fathi American University, Washington might pose a health risk to the buyers earlier, and want the exams postponed by Hassan plays with the symbols, textures and BBA Accounting from Qatar because no one knows if they are infected at least two weeks so that the students can and calligraphy of his Nubian heritage University. He is an Assistant with any germs. get some time to prepare. to explore the space between graphic symbolism and literal meaning in vibrant • Some people have urged the authorities • There are demands that the authorities Professor of Accounting, College colours and collage. of Business and Economics, to monitor warehouses in residential issue driving licences only to those who Free Entry Qatar University. In the begin- areas to make sure that they do not stock need them, because a lot of teenagers ning of his career, he was inflammable materials, to reduce the risk apply for a licence as soon as they reach Radiant Accounting Assistant, Ministry of of fires. the legal minimum age for driving. They When: Until Mar 29 Electricity and Water. He was also • Several citizens have demanded that the do not really need a licence and get it just Where: Museum of Islamic Arts Accountant, Ahl Al-Bait Society, authorities develop Ras Al Nasa port on the to play with cars, causing traffic jams and What: The Museum of Islamic Arts in Glasgow, Scotland (1999-2003). Corniche and allow them to anchor cruisers road accidents in which teenaged motorists partnership with East Wing, presents a at the port because they are suffering due are usually the victims. photographic exhibition featuring artwork by German artist Antje Hanebeck. Free Entry

IN by Yousuf Sultan Behind the Veil FOCUS When: March 9 - April 12; 10am-10pm Where: Katara Building Number 12 What: A tribute to the grande dame of photography, Eve Arnold, and celebrates her legendary career that spanned nearly half a century as a photojournalist social commentator and documentor. She is known for her portraits of Hollywood heavy weights such as Joan Crawford and Marilyn Monroe. Free Entry

Massimo Banzi: Crossing Boundaries When: Mar 26 Where: VCUQatar Atrium What: Massimo Banzi is the co-founder of the Arduino project. He is an interaction designer, educator and open source hardware advocate. He has worked as a consultant for clients such as: Prada, Artemide, Persol, Whirlpool, V&A Museum and Adidas. Free Entry

Kings and Pawns When: March 19 - June 21 Where: Museum of Islamic Arts What: This exhibition uncovers the history of board games in the Islamic world, from India to Spain between 7th and 20th century. King and Pawns features game- boards, Persian and Arabic chess manuals, paintings and illustrated manuscripts. Free Entry

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