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unable to communicate. P4-5 INSPIRING: Eight young musicians of the Moving Young Artists mesmerised audience at Marsa Malaz Kempinski recently. Details on Page 7

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EVENTS Skydive Qatar Parallels and Divergences: As with doping in Qiang, will be on view at the QM Gallery DATE: Until May 31 humans to enhance sporting performance, Al Riwaq. The exhibition will be the major Arabic Calligraphy VENUE: Al Khor Airport similar interventions to ensure outcome in highlight presented in the context of the DATE: May 26 - 28 For the fi rst time in Qatar, everyone will competition are also apparent in animals Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks TIME: 5pm get a chance to experience skydiving with (horses, dogs, camels). Practices such as exemplifying each and every artist’s unique VENUE: Katara a team of certifi ed skydivers to jump from administrations of steroids, inorganic artistic language and methodology will be Katara organises A Journey to the art of approximately 13,000ft high. Participation substances such as cobalt, as well as, gene displayed in individual galleries. Roqaa Arabic calligraphy workshop by Syrian fees: QR1899 for individuals, including doping may be far more prevalent amongst calligrapher Nasser al-Hamwi. On the subject photos and a video footage of before, after competing animals. Cultural Diversity festival of the workshop, it will provide opportunities and during the jump. Tickets are available DATE: Until May 31 for beginners who are interested in Arabic online, at Lagoona Mall, Qatar Foundation TIME: 7:30-9pm calligraphy to discover this beautiful art and Virgin Mega Stores. VENUE: Katara Beach through Roqaa Arabic calligraphy. The Over 20 countries from all over the world workshop is based on practical exercises Exhibition for Transport and Logistics are showcasing their traditions and heritage. aimed at demonstrating how to compose the DATE: Until May 26 Roqaa clipped letters made of short, straight TIME: 5pm-9pm lines and simple curves, as well as its straight VENUE: Doha Exhibition and Conference and even lines of text in a grammatically Center correct, beautiful, balanced and co-ordinated Trans4 is a major marketplace for transport manner. services, attracting leading professionals from Qatar, the Middle East and the world. It will address issues concerning the development of the Qatari transport system, and new information systems for interaction among diff erent modes of transport, as well as addressing the logistics issues in the global market for transportation and logistics services.

Interpretations Art Exhibition DATE: May 26-June 6 TIME: 10am- 9pm VENUE: Katara Art Center, Building 5 The International School of London Qatar’s Visual Arts Department inaugural Guided Family Art Visits exhibition will take place in the Katara Arts Al Gannas DATE: May 28 and June 4 Center from May 26– June 6. The works of DATE: Until Oct 30 TIME: 3pm the ‘Interpretation’ exhibition represents TIME: 9am -11:30am VENUE: Qatar Museums a wide range of ages and stages of artistic VENUE: Al Gannas Society Guided family visits are led by the Public development and are selected from the Al Gannas Association is participating in Art education team at Qatar Museums school’s IB Middle Years and Diploma Years the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by Gallery ALRIWAQ. Children and parents will Programmes students. It is through sensory organising many activities for the students explore the exhibition together. This will be exploration and interaction that students Shifting Sands every Monday and Wednesday of the week. followed by an art-making workshop. The learn to explore their feelings and confi rm DATE: Until July 7 These activities include explanations on children will make their own clay sculpture. their understanding of the world through the VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons The workshops are being held from 3-5pm senses. Museum, Alsamariyah and preys, in addition to workshop on how to every Saturday until June 4. MA students of UCL Qatar are organising carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of Karting & Mini Moto Track and curating an exhibition as part of goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic Equestrian, Camels and Falcons DATE: Until July 1 UCLQurates. In the very recent past, Qatar coff ee, etc. Exhibition TIME: 6:30pm has undergone a signifi cant transformation; DATE: Tomorrow - May 27 VENUE: Losail International Circuit through these developments, people have had TIME: 10am Starting tomorrow, the Karting and Mini to adapt to the changing landscape in which VENUE: Doha Exhibition and Convention Moto Track will be open every Thursday and they live. Center Friday until July 1 after which the track will Nawasi is the fi rst and only exhibition to close until further notice. QR100 per session Yamativo Salsa Classes be held in Qatar, focusing on horses, camel of 15 minutes. Helmet mask QR15 – not DATE: Every Monday and falcon equipment. Poised to be held at refundable. TIME: 7pm the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center VENUE: Radisson Blu (DECC), Nawasi will energise equestrianism, Dance Classes with Salsa n Candela It’s always fun and always challenging. camel and falconry industries and blaze VENUE: Hilton Hotel-West Bay Let’s meet and learn some moves every a trail that carries these arts to a higher Salsa n Candela off ers variety of dance Monday night. You don’t need to do level of practice enjoyment. The exhibition classes for kids and adults at Hilton Hotel, anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate will accommodate more than 150 premier Eforea Spa Studio, such as Salsa, Bachata, level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be exhibitors with cutting edge technology and Kizomba, Swing, Tango and Greek classes. there at Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club. equipment from Qatar, GCC, Mena and from Price at QR60 per class per person. all over the world. Qatari Agricultural Product Yards QSports Summer Camp DATE: Until June 30 DATE: June 19-Sept 1 VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al TIME: 8am-1pm Khor, Al Wakrah VENUE: Al Jazeera Academy The Ministry of Environment has opened Registration for QSports Summer Camp the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product Join in our Walk-in Weekends 2016 is now open. QSports summer camps yards for selling locally produced fruits, DATE: Every Saturday are committed to providing a safe, fun and vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work VENUE: MIA Atrium skill-based experience for kids between the in these yards will continue for seven months. MIA art education and calligraphy teams ages of four and 14. We have a dedicated The yards will operate three days a week on off er walk-in workshops in MIA’s atrium team of specialist kid’s coaches and classes Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am every Saturday. These walk-in workshops are and activities are safe, planned, progressive, to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa for open for all family members. active, creative, inclusive and designed to operating at the same times throughout the maximise participation of all children by week. off ering a variety of activities. FOODIE CHOICE Spring Exhibition MIA Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals DATE: Until July 16 RESTAURANT: Wag amama DATE: May 31-June 1 TIME: 10:30am- 5pm LOCATION: Lagoona Mall TIME: 8am VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq Popular international chain of award- VENUE: Doha Marriott Hotel An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese winning Asian inspired noodle restaurants, ADLQatar’s 6th Annual Symposium: artists, curated by internationally acclaimed now in Doha. Delicious noodles, in a simple Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals: New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo- modern, Japanese-style ‘no frills’ restaurant.

„ Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The dishevelled spirit Many of the new refugees, who fled war zones, hostile regimes, witnessed atrocities or spent long years in camps, have a host of mental disorders, including post-traumatic stress, and are outpacing manpower and funding to help people heal, writes Diana Nelson-Jones

osters at the Squirrel Hill Health Center advertise childbirth classes in Nepalese, warn in Spanish about eatingP too much sugar and offer words of “welcome” in multiple languages. The centre can call on translators who speak 120 tongues. With more than 500 immigrants settling in Allegheny County each year, the health centre, established in 2006, has almost 5,000 patients, half of whom speak English as a second language if they speak English at all. Most are Iraqis, Congolese, Somalis, Bosnians, Burmese, Bhutanese and Syrians who fled war zones or hostile regimes or witnessed atrocities. Many spent years in refugee camps. Health and social service workers say many of these new arrivals have a host of mental disorders including post-traumatic stress, and are outpacing manpower and funding to help people heal. “The request we get from these communities is to bring everyone together around mental health,” said Barbara Murock, manager of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Immigrants and Internationals Initiative. Four agencies have resettled the bulk of immigrants in the past seven years. These are a small portion of the 71,000 foreign- Bhagi Kharya, from Bhutan and now living in Carrick, meditates as she tilts her head back during her exercise session at the Squirrel Hill Health Center in born residents of Allegheny Brentwood. Health and social service agencies report more demand for mental health and traumatic stress care among refugee immigrants. County. The largest influx has been of former Yugoslavia began arriving. Bhutanese who fled a government Iraqis and Kurds are exhibiting more classic post- It houses an office of the purge, most to refugee camps Greater Pittsburgh Literacy in Nepal. Concentrations in traumatic stress symptoms from being in combat Council for classes in English, Baldwin Borough, Whitehall and zones — hyper-arousal, nightmares, flashbacks, counselling and children’s Brentwood prompted the Squirrel programmes, support groups and Hill Health Center to open a terror at the sounds of helicopters and sirens, a food pantry. second location in Brentwood “Our home visit programme has in December. The centre also Dr Ken Thompson, staff psychiatrist at Squirrel had amazing responses, with a operates a mobile unit. Hill Health Center, says. “Folks from the Congo long waiting list,” said Lori Haller, “An argument we make to assistant director and a part- legislators is that it saves money (endured) 20 years of chaos, rape, people being time counsellor. “One problem to provide care” because it can we recognised was violence in prevent more expensive visits to shot in front of them, just awful stuff” the home. Domestic violence is the emergency room, said Susan universal, but these communities Kalson, CEO of the Squirrel insurance per person per year at of support tapping immigrant cultural references are largely have a lot of stress.” Hill Health Center. The federal about $1,500 in today’s dollars. organisations for outreach agrarian — regain a sense of place Besides language differences, government directly funds the The need for services has driven assistance. Through this network, and self. many older Bhutanese are centre and five other credentialed care providers into new territory the Congolese have held sessions The South Hills Interfaith illiterate in their own language, health centres in the Pittsburgh with greater urgency. “We see on bullying. The Bhutanese Ministry’s Prospect Park Family making learning English a double area. many traumatised patients,” she organised meditation and yoga Center mostly serves resettled hurdle. Many believe their A national study in 2009 at said. “It is very challenging.” practice. Community gardens in Bhutanese but was established in mental health problems are their George Washington University Agencies have been pooling Brentwood and Mount Oliver have Brentwood in the 1990s when the fault and beyond their powers projected the savings in Medicaid resources to form a network helped Bhutanese elders — whose first refugees from the war in the to change, said Yadhu Dhital, a Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, who grew up in refugee camps in Nepal. An aspiring physician, he served a yearlong fellowship with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, working on models for how people inside the refugee community can be liaisons. The thousands of Bhutanese refugees who settled locally were most urgently concerned with finding work, he said. Mental health issues that were simmering are now boiling. “When I resettled in 2009, the old people had the most difficult time,” he said. “I started taking them to doctors and interpreting for them, but mental health was not being addressed.” “We (youth) can find work and go to school, but the elders have nothing,” said Diwas Timsina, a senior at Penn State University and founder of the support group Children of Shangri-Lost. He spent 14 years in a Nepali refugee camp “of thatched plastic, bamboo and mud.” “In our culture, our elders support the families, but here it the opposite and they feel useless. We’re all trying to encourage them.” A popular initiative, mental health first aid, trains people within the immigrant communities to recognise symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression and psychosis so they can call for help or encourage Julanne Bibro, left, leads a session to deal with stress at the Squirrel Hill Health Center. people to get help. Several thousand people have been nationally, and in a range of ages. Thompson has counselled a community, with a lot of violence, and sirens, he said. “Folks from the trained in Western Pennsylvania, It’s something we’re trying to get survivors of Hurricane Katrina in displacement, homelessness,” he Congo (endured) 20 years of chaos, said Mary Phan-Gruber, executive our heads around.” 2005 and the Murrah Federal Building said. “We saw trauma all the time and rape, people being shot in front of director of the Jefferson Regional He has identified a cluster bombing in Oklahoma City in 1995 as began to understand” how nuanced them, just awful stuff .” Immigrants Foundation. of mental ailments among well as friends and relatives of Flight its eff ects can be. Iraqis and Kurds who bring with them systems of She said trauma-informed care older Bhutanese that do not fit 427 crash victims in Hopewell in are exhibiting more classic post- sect, caste and class division add “is evolving. Depression rating the symptoms of depression 1994, but he has also treated trauma traumatic stress symptoms from complexity to the solution, he tools haven’t been translated that doctors see in Americans, in a neighbourhood setting. being in combat zones — hyper- said, adding that “anti-immigrant into Nepali or Swahili, and they “and they don’t respond to the “I started my practice in the 1980s arousal, nightmares, fl ashbacks, fervour just adds to the problem.” — may not be adequate in Spanish. medications” the same way. The in the Bronx, which was decimated as terror at the sounds of helicopters Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS Someone who seeks treatment for symptoms are pain “everywhere,” substance abuse problems may he said, “forgetting things, first need trauma care.” forgetting to turn off the stove, to Symptoms show up in a variety flush the toilet. And at some point of ways. people stop talking and just sit in “The Bhutanese have a history a chair, almost unresponsive.” of displacement, and probably a At a recent mental health number were actually tortured and information session in Brentwood injured,” said Dr Ken Thompson, sponsored by the Bhutanese staff psychiatrist at Squirrel Hill Association of Pittsburgh, he said Health Center. “There is a high he has seen more than 200 people level of suicide, some locally, more in one of these phases.

Bhima Poudyel living in Carrick, goes through exercises at the Squirrel Hill Ashok Gurung practices transcendental meditation twice daily in the morning and evenings at his home. The Health Center. meditation, along with a healthy diet and sleep habits have helped Ashok cope with anxiety. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY

MULTICULTURAL GROUP: The Doha Singers’ current membership stands at more than 80 singers, representing more than 20 nationalities. Bringing finest jazz classics to life The Doha Singers will perform on Thursday at Shangri-La Hotel. By Anand Holla

he fi nest jazz classics sung by great and audience alike. Currently, membership Why is The Doha Singers focusing on time. We are certainly ready for Thursday’s jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, stands at more than 80 singers, representing jazz music in this concert? show and we have even prepared a little Tony Bennett, Fred Astaire, Louis more than 20 nationalities. An amateur Each term, we are picking a diff erent surprise during the fi nale. The soloists are Armstrong, Julie London, Frank community choir that allows adults to join theme to explore. In the past, we have also 100 per cent ready to blow the audience Sinatra, and Dean Martin will be regardless of ability, faith, nationality and covered Broadway musicals, Classical music, away. revisitedT via another enchanting dimension gender, The Doha Singers have two seasons Christmas secular and religious, and so at the upcoming concert by The Doha Singers each year, culminating in a winter concert on. The Jazz repertoire was proposed by What about being part of the choir on Thursday. in December and a summer concert in May/ Dziubaniuk and it was obviously approved do you fi nd more interesting than, say, In its Spring Concert 2016 titled All That June. Its Musical Director, Laura Dziubaniuk, unanimously, both for the enjoyment steeped being part of a music group? In other Jazz – a journey through the jazz standards, is Qatar Academy Sidra’s music teacher and in singing some cool jazz tunes and for its words, what sets a choir apart? Qatar’s oldest and largest amateur choir, is all has sung professionally throughout North potential to please our audience. Music, truly, is an international language set to light up the expansive Shangri-La Hotel America and Europe. Dziubaniuk has been that we all understand. In The Doha Singers Ballroom at 7:30pm on Thursday. Featuring directing choirs since she was in school, and How successful have the rehearsals choir, there are people of more than 20 a repertoire that doff s its hat to the most has been directing The Doha Singers since been so far? diff erent nationalities, three generations of soul-soothing jazz classics, the concert will September 2014. We primarily rehearse in sectional groups age, many diff erent cultures and background, showcase a four parts harmony choir in the With days to go for their big jazz to perfect each voice part separately, which but come Monday evenings and we are one fi rst half and soloists in the second. performance, Maud Daniel, Publicity Head, have been extremely successful. All parts voice. We often get together before or after John Warren, The Doha Singers’ chairman, The Doha Singers tells Community more blend together very nicely once we come rehearsals, celebrate birthdays and special said, “We are lucky to have so many about all that has gone into it: together. This is probably the most enjoyable occasions. We also keep each other informed accomplished singers in the choir. We wanted about music gigs happening in town. But to showcase their talent as well as make the what really sets the choir apart is that we get concert more interesting for the audience to the chance to sing diff erent kinds of music, see.” The ticket, priced at QR120 for the front and we get to be around others who share the rows and QR100 for the subsequent rows, same interest in music. Moreover, technically, includes free parking and a complimentary a large choir can really enrich songs with four soft drink. to eight parts harmonies that blend together, Having practised for the All That Jazz with specifi c style of singing, with diff erent concert over the past fi ve months, the love rhythms and volumes, and also play with and passion for the songs is unmistakably emotions. Making music with a group of apparent in the many-layered voice of the people off ers the perfect balance between choir. Among other concerts, The Doha practising alone at home and singing with a Singers’ two performances of From Broadway band. Also, this reduces performance anxiety to Doha at the Grand Hyatt Doha, last year, for some of us. comprehensively won the audience. A good indication of that was how the choir and As a choir, what are the three things soloists received a rousing standing ovation that the singers must keep in mind while and were even prevented by the audience performing? from leaving the stage. I would say the three things that the singers The Doha Singers dates back to 1993, must keep in mind while performing are: to and ever since its formation, has brought look at the conductor for cues, to smile, and a wide range of choral music to members The Doha Singers at a previous event. to have fun! Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Eight young musicians mesmerise audience Moving Young Artists’ recent concert at Marsa Malaz Kempinski featured Western Classical pieces

CONCERT: The sheer quality and range of talent on display at the unique 90-minute concert, featuring eight young and driven artistes was staggering.

concert was very special because the value of creativity through By Anand Holla fi rst of all, it’s very personal. playing music, and an appreciation Previously, we had held seven of cultural diversity.” concerts of MYA at the Paper Moon Park and Laenen said, “More n the imperial aura of the Doha, soon after which I gave birth. than fi ve years ago, music brought Grand Lobby of Marsa Malaz That meant that we took a year- us to Qatar. Being professional Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha, long break from this project. This musicians, we fi gured that the tender little fi ngers of is the fi rst concert since I gave my wherever we go, we can make eight-year-old William birth to my son Noah, and the show music happen. Music is indeed the IMcChesney chased the ivories was fabulous.” guiding force in our lives and we with the profi ciency of a seasoned Park was all praise for the venue believe it can be for others, too, pianist, opening a concert with and the team that put it together. and for anyone. In order to make the symphonic fl ourishes of Bach’s Park explained, “The magnifi cent that happen, we founded MYA, Prelude in D Minor and Beethoven’s setting at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, supported by a number of like- Sonata No.20 G Major, Op.49 No.2. their amazing team that is so minded believers who wanted us to The sheer quality and range of excited to work with us at MYA, and get into action. We engage others to talent on display at the unique the children who gave it their all; share our vision and involve them 90-minute concert, last week, this show went just as planned. In to join our cause, which is bringing featuring eight young and driven fact, from October onwards, we will music to the people who don’t have artistes was staggering, to say have these concerts every month access to it, guiding and supporting the least. With Marsa Malaz so as to provide a good platform for young local talent and developing Kempinski, The Pearl-Doha and the 20 talented children at MYA, campaigns where art and culture Moving Young Artists (MYA) who otherwise, might not fi nd a are tools of expressing one’s self or having partnered “in order to create suitable platform to showcase their connecting to the other.” a pleasant platform to support music skills.” Wissam Suleiman, General local young talents in the pursuit Park and Laenen, who founded Manager of Marsa Malaz of their musical dreams”, the hotel MYA, maintain: “When we count Kempinski, said, “Our hotel is organised the concert in its Grand our blessings, we always count extremely proud to partner with Lobby – the fi rst of many such music twice.” Understandably, MYA and support the local arts sessions, they assure us. MYA aspires to develop music scene and this noble cause through Founded by top musicians Sonja education programmes for a series of events that embrace the Park and Joris Laenen, MYA is an children, and also fi nd, support positive qualities of music, bringing piano), Nicole Ng (10, Singapore, from the Album for the Young inspiring non-profi t foundation and encourage local talent. In their vibrant, young energy into our piano), Tricia Ng (11, Singapore, Op.68, No. 13, May, Sweet May; that reaches out to sponsors, words, it’s “out of the desire to majestic lobby.” violin), David Stankov (15, Hungary, and C Debussy, from the suite partners, organisations, peers and inspire a deep love and knowledge The eight young, talented French horn), Lizzie Dijkstra (17, Children’s Corner No.1, Doctor volunteers in Qatar “in order to of music within the Qatari aspiring artistes from Doha, who South Africa, piano), and Ella Pyne Gradus ad Parnassum; while Hala create opportunities for music to community” that MYA kick- put out a stellar show, are Hala (13, Ireland, piano). al-Emadi performed F Chopin’s be the motor for individual and started a cultural development al-Emadi (Qatar, piano), Mia Park In the programme overrun with Waltz in A Flat Major, Op.69, No.1 collective change and exchange”. programme “to promote the Torchinsky (8, Korea/Russia/UK, beautiful Western Classical pieces, L’Adieu, and Prelude in E minor Park told Community, “This transformative powers of music, piano), William McChesney (8, UK, Nicole Ng (10) played R Schumann Op.28, No.4. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY QIA celebrates victory in community football tournament

By Umer Nangiana

he QIA-India team has won the prestigious Asian Community Football Tournament held recently. TThey defeated Nepal in the fi nal held at the historic Al Sadd stadium, on penalty shootouts as both teams failed to score in the regular time. The QIA-India organising team threw a lavish reception in honour of the winning team after the fi nal match. The championship, organised in the build-up to Qatar 2022 World Cup, demonstrated the passion for the game that the local expatriate communities bring to the sport. The thrilling fi nal, after almost a month-long championship, witnessed a thrilling game of football. The game was full of GROUP PHOTO: QIA management with the winning Team India. ups and downs; after completion of both halves, the two teams Mohammad Habibun Nabi win and assured that his full remained level on 0-0. The match applauded the team’s performance support will continue to be with was decided on penalty shootout and said that such tournaments the team. where the Indian team won by 5-3. bring communities closer together. Safeer thanked all the players The Qatar Indian Association “Such community initiatives not and offi cials, media and the entire for Sports and Games (QIA) only bring diff erent communities Indian community for their management arranged a glittering together through support, they also support and best wishes for the reception for all the players at show the huge fan following that tournament. The mementos were Shalimar restaurant. The players the sport of football enjoys here in distributed by the dignitaries to were given fl ower bouquets and a Doha,” Nabi told Community. the players and offi cials before they small public function was arranged “These initiatives should were lead to the food. to felicitate the players. continue to be organised as it Ten teams from Goa, Tamil QIA President Abdurahman, would create the right kind of Nadu and Kerala participated. The COO Safeer, and QIA patrons atmosphere for the 2022 World teams were split into two groups of MS Bukhari, Mohammed Qutb, Cup in the country and would fi ve teams each. Following group Mohammed Habibun Nabi were also assist in the preparations,” he matches in a league format, two invited on stage to speak. Bukhari added. teams from each group advanced sponsored the mementos for each Nabi said it was a thrilling match to the semi-fi nals. The fi nal match players and match offi cials besides MS Bukhari, the patron of QIA, speaking on the occasion. with neither of the teams managing was played on May 7. hosting the dinner. He praised the any goals during the regular time. The tournament was unique players for their eff orts. Doha to see the Indian football his gratitude to Qatar Football But this time, Team India managed in Qatar as it was played at the “Team India has made us proud team [do well on] the ground,” said Association for the tournament. to pull it off fi nally and “we historic Doha Stadium, the fi rst and put the Tri-colour on top; it Bukhari. He briefed the audience about the congratulate them on their victory.” stadium in the country and gives immense happiness to the Mohammed Qutb gave a tournament structure and how it Abdurrahman expressed his attracted thousands of Indian Indian expatriate community in similar message and conveyed was organised. happiness and joy on Team India’s football fans.

Mass Qatar off ice-bearers

Keralites’ expatriate forum Mass Qatar recently elected its new team of off ice-for the next two years. The new off icials were elected at the annual general body meeting held recently. The forum consists of Qatar-based natives of Maruthonkara and neighbouring areas of Kerala’s Kozhikode district. Dr Anwar Sadath is the president. Other off ice-bearers are: James Maruthonkara (General Secretary), D Santhosh (Tresurer), Jamal Vettora and Bosky George (Vice presidents), Abdul Azeez and Noushad Kanhayi (Secretaries), and Shaheeda Jaleel (ladies Wing Convenor). The Executive Committee members are: P P Noufal, A K Abdul Jaleel, Biju Thomas, Manoj Mathew, Vipin, N K Nabeel, Khalid Chathoth, Joji Mathew, P Riyas, Abdulla Kallad, Fasil Adukkath, Anans Kolakkattil, and Kunhikrishnan Mullankunnu. Mass Qatar also announced at the annual meeting the construction of a pain and palliative care unit in Maruthonkara. Rehabilitation programmes for those leaving the country for goods are also being planned. Jaff ar Khan, a lawyer spoke on “legal aspects expatriates should be aware of”. Seen here are the off ice bearers. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 MARKET COMMUNITY Misk promises ‘unforgettable Lebanese experience’

GROUP PHOTO: The team behind Misk.

ity Centre Rotana part of the Lebanese cuisine and its Zghartaweya with Walnuts, Kibbeh Doha is promising an heritage.” Zghartaweya with fat and onions, and “unforgettable Lebanese Misk provides a wide range of sausage and octopus in vinegar and experience” with its innovative and traditional Lebanese lemon. newly-opened Misk cuisine along with cold appetisers, Besides having a vast number of restaurant.C The restaurant captures such as Hummus with Ras Asfour appetisers on the menu, Misk also the “true essence of Lebanese cuisine meat and pine nuts, Hummus with serves the fi nest Lebanese grilled in an à la carte menu”. sausage and pistachio, Hummus platters such as Shiqaf, Taouk Grilled “Misk is a wonderful addition to with Al Quaorma, Hummus Beiruti, Chicken, Chicken Misahab, Arayes our hotel. Its uniqueness thrives in Hummus Trabelsi, Raheb Salad, Baba Lahmeh (Meat), Arayes Kafta, Kafta its menu, design and the Lebanese Ganoush and Lebanese Eggplant with Yogurt and Kafta Istanbouliand ambience. Misk complements our Moussaka. Kafta with Tahina. upscale services and vision to make Furthermore, the menu “There are many food enthusiasts City Centre Rotana Doha the go-to includes Green Kishk, Shanklish, who are eager to enjoy our unique and destination at both local as well as Basturma(Pastirma), Batarekh traditional dishes. At Misk, we are regional levels,” said Joseph Coubat, (Roe), Warak Enab (Grape Leaves), inspired by nostalgic home cooking General Manager of City Centre Muhammara, Labneh with garlic, from the priceless and authentic Rotana Doha. Hindbeh (Dandelions) with olive oil, Oriental kitchen” Coubat concluded. Coubat added, “Through Misk, we Lubia with olive oil, Siliq Stems in Misk restaurant will welcome all are aiming to provide an innovative Tahina, Green Beans with Coriander, guests and visitors over dinner from and traditional cuisine for the fi rst Fattoush Al Ashrafi eh, Jabalia Salad, Sunday to Friday from 6:30pm to time in Qatar amid an authentic Kibbeh Nayyeh and Kafta Nayyeh. 11:30pm and for lunch on Fridays Lebanese atmosphere. We will have The restaurant also off ers a rich from 12:30pm to 4pm. They will also on off er diversifi ed dishes, including selection of hot appetisers including be able to enjoy live Arabic music the Lebanese appetiser (mezze), Shrimp with Coriander, Fried Samak “Tarab” every Thursday and Friday which is considered an essential Bizri, Kibbeh Beirutia, Hot Kibbeh nights with friends and family. REGAL: Misk is decked in golden hues, with meticulous attention to detail. UAE Exchange celebrates one million Facebook fans AE Exchange, the leading global that consistently builds on customer trust, gadgets, movie premiere experiences and very recently. And now we have another fi rst, remittance, foreign exchange and it is very important for us to continuously special off ers. The increased engagement and this time in the social media space. We are payment solutions brand, recently interact with our customers, understand their the prompt response rate of the brand have determined to continue on this path of success crossed One Million fans on its needs and respond to their requests. Social also benefi ted its Facebook visitors when it by further strengthening our digital presence offi cial Facebook page, making media platforms, in today’s technology- comes to queries, concerns and requests for and being one step closer to our customers,” Uit the fi rst ever exchange house globally to do driven world, are some of the important information. added Gopakumar. so. Under the #FirstTo1Million campaign, channels of communication for us to connect Internal research shows that the brand UAE Exchange Facebook page has received the brand marks this achievement worldwide with our customers and fans real-time,” said equity of UAE Exchange on social media the Pan Arab Excellence Award, for creativity, by reaching out to its followers, both online Gopakumar Bhargavan, Chief Marketing motivates fans to recommend the brand to in the Banks and Financial Institutions and offl ine, with celebratory messages and Offi cer, UAE Exchange. others. It further shows that individuals category in the Mena region; and was also activities. UAE Exchange joined Facebook in July engage positively with the brand, which in turn recognised for the ‘Best Response Time’ on “For us, this is a signifi cant milestone in our 2011 and has since built a loyal following. drives community engagement and business Twitter. The brand has been the subject of case digital journey. The growing global follower Between January 1 and April 39 alone, the development. studies by DigitalVidya, India’s largest social base on our Facebook page shows how invested brand had a reach of over 31 million. Through “Our belief in social outreach and in being media community, and Social Samosa, a major we are with engagement, customer-centricity its innovative and interactive online activities, responsive to our communities have led us social media content portal. UAE Exchange and outreach in our online community more than 1,500 social fans have been to become the fi rst remittance brand to win is active on other social media platforms like through social media channels. As a brand rewarded with attractive gifts like hi-tech the prestigious Dubai Quality Gold Award Blogs, YouTube, Instagram and Google+. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY Striking gold with the spe

HOMAGE: Day 2 belonged to Zahid Khan from Kuki Concepts, beguiling the Taj of Agra in ensembles of Jamawar and Banarsi traditionals. Photos by M Haris Usmani

the train of thought he could have By Muhammad Asad Ullah carried on with. But then MNR is MNR. While Tabbasum Mughal rousing fashion week Mansoor Akram and Erum keeps herself in the headlines from Karachi this Khan showcased their fine bridals with her designer tantrums and season it was, in one featuring long dresses and lehnga mistreatment of clients, it won’t way or another — chollis. Where the former brought be erroneous to call her latest lawn about ardour through white-on-white collection on collection an eastern duplication originality.A The sturdy, clear-cut ramp, highlighting the idea of of Dolce and Gabbana’s Rose voices that obtruded in the melee purity of marriage with gotta work Collection (awkward!). Lehngas, of shows were from designers who and silver wire, Erum Khan was shararas and fishtail gowns dared to be themselves and thus a mesh of East meets West in the embellished with roses in blues and offered clarity with choices. hues of tea pink, green, grey and maroons in silk and net weren’t Bridal Couture Week holds the beige paired with floral printed silk something to look forward from reputation of being the most hip and matte off-white sherwanis, the designer. Games of Thrones is and happening affair of bridal (which was all about jewel toned, a famous series worldwide, but bedecking trends and doing luxe clothes with a boho feel to its inspiration on the ramp wasn’t extremely well commercially for them!) something understandable. The the designers. In a time where the fashion ‘GOT’ soundtrack and spiked Choreographed by Ketan Bhatia industry is visualising the future Viking-inspired hairdos faded the from New Delhi with PR by Body — how do we present clothing serious business of fashion. Beats and HUM PR, Bridal Couture and what’s next? — it helps to see Lights, camera, action … and Week(BCW)-Gold Edition was a designer who’s already here. television; the power of small organised by HUM Network. Mohsin Naveed Ranjha (MNR) screen is undeniable, giving Every fashion week needs a showed one of the most luring BCW a great commercial appeal, neoteric and Fahad Hussayn pulled collection under his brand to date, whilst offering little value for that off on Day 1, playing with a lot filled with pieces in a palette of thoroughbred fashion enthusiasts. of vivid maroon, yellow and blue. copper and brown. Although her It won’t go down as the best of Fahad caters to the mass appeal showstopper Humaima Malick’s Bridal Couture Weeks. Business is and knows how to put on a show. duppata seemed to be inspired by tough and designers are exhausted. He flaunted extraordinary ghararas Republic Women’s Wear pieces (the Where Day 1 line-up failed to and sherwanis swathed gotta, one Sadaf Kanwal wore last year impress, Day 2 got BCW’s groove Neeta Lulla and Tarun Tahiliani for chatta — patti and zardozi — work. at PLBW), Rubya Chaudhry’s look back with a breath of fresh air and Bibi London showcased Ethnic Asifa and Nabeel’s showstopper Sana Some of it was really nice, others with the bindi on that forehead was bright spots. Indian Wears, whisking vintage and Javed in a jaw dropping bridal wear. were a miss. so strong that one felt that that was Designers Neeta Lulla and contemporary designs. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 COMMUNITY ectacular

Danish Taimoor walks for Deepak and Fahad in a bespoke sherwani on Mawra Hocaine sets the ramp on fire Day 2. for Erum Khan. The Team of Udaari takes the ramp of Bridal Couture Week to spread the awareness on child abuse. Tarun Tahiliani for London’s pyjamas. Where Amir Adnan leading multi-brand store Bibi walked out of his comfort zone on London opened the show with FPW 16, this Ceremony Collection Ethnic Indian Wears in pinks and was exactly his playing field for oranges, whisking vintage and what he’s known for. The other contemporary designs. highlight was him accenting 12+ Deepak & Fahad showed what celebrities for his showcase, from masters of design they are, giving Hassan Sheryar Yasin to Javed prominence to regal pure zari and Sheikh — it was a star studded zardozi bridals. They opened with affair. Rubya Chaudhry in a sexy one There are few names known for red piece (let’s call it a hot gown) their men’s wear cuts and Emran that fully embraced traditional Rajput is one of them — making a grandeur, and ended with Hareem name for himself with the cuts and Farooq in a gorgeous white and gold styles he has to offer. Rajput’s was long shirt paired with a traditional a men’s wear capsule collection lehnga. showcasing bespoke sherwanis and Zainab Chottani closed Day waistcoats while getting traditional 2 with a collection featuring with shawls and kullahs. modern Pakistani bride in shararas Battla is known for her to gowns and harem pants. The minimalistic approach and Western collection mused in the shades of silhouettes. Her finale for the silver, blue and white. We’ve seen night was all about black, beiges Zainab Chottani doing wonders and off-whites driving frills and playing around, and this wasn’t the layers – indeed straying true to her best she could come up with on the signature. ramp. Day 3 was dominated by Karachi Day 2 belonged to Zahid Khan designers but one Lahori designer, of Kuki Concept — beguiling the Asifa & Nabeel and one retail brand audience with the Taj of Agra, Rang Ja (who made a debut in which was all based in fiery Bridal Wears) were awe-inspiring, ensembles of banarsi and jamawaar seizing the centre of attention. traditional lehngas, long shirts The evening wears and bridals by and saris paired with tila, dabka, the duo Asifa & Nabeel showed gota here and there, shawls and perhaps the best-fitted trousers lachas in colours worth the shop at fashion week. The designers for mehndi outfits for women, and used contrasting shades of mauve, jackets, dhoti and turbans for men. purple and grey to create opulent The third and final day of BCW gowns and ghagras. They can easily was the most magnificent. Karachi boost the fashion cred of their turned out in full force for the brand to new heights. Where there three beloved Karachi designers, is such talent, there needs to be an Emran Rajput, Amir Adnan and, equally strong will to find a way. of course, the grand finale that Rang Ja’s Bridal line-up was all showed the populist strength and about movement in vibrant tones Rang Ja’s bridal lineup was all about movement in vibrant tones and ethnic cuts. showmanship of Sonya Battla. and ethnic cuts showcasing shalwar Amir Adnan’s flags flew. kameez, sexy knee length skirts slew of flirty black sequels, finely fashion world go round. the ramp to create awareness about Celebrities strode out in Amir and lehnga choli — ideally suited embroidered and rocker chic looks One last highlight of Bridal child abuse. Udaari has raised the Adnan’s short jackets, red khullahs, for a pre-wedding functions like held together by intricate metallic Couture Week–Gold Edition’s bar for highlighting the sensitive black sherwanis and three-piece dholak and mehndi. Rang Ja was work for girls who just want to have finale was a walk by the cast of issue in such a subtle way that one sherwani suits paired with Jodhpur in the mood to party. There were a fun. It is their spirit that makes the drama serial Udaari, which took to cannot stop praising the makers. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to give grads the No 1 item on their gift wish list Parents probably aren’t surprised when portability, powerful video editing and game laptops, the Surface Book can be a solution. their soon-to-be graduates ask for laptops. development capabilities, and the ability to The device comes with a keyboard and Technology is a big-ticket item students add external peripherals like printers and detachable 13.5-inch screen you can use likely can’t aff ord to pay for themselves. Yet, external hard drives. Keyboards and screens on its own like a clipboard, similar to the its something they really need to succeed in that are larger than the average tablet also Surface Pro 4. Add in a Surface Pen for college and in professional life. Whether they enhance their usability. digital note-taking and drawing, and the plan to go to college, go to work or start their high-performance Windows 10 laptop allows own business, quality technology is a must- Tablets users to create dynamic school projects and have tool. Portability, a sleek appearance and touch- seamlessly edit photos and video. Balancing cost and quality is a critical screen convenience are all hallmarks of concern for parents, who are already facing tablets. Earlier iterations lacked power to All-in-ones signifi cant expenses sending kids off to compete with laptops, but newer options While hybrid devices can function as college or helping them get started in their like the Surface Pro 4 are both powerful and either laptops or tablets, all-in-ones step up professional lives. If you want to purchase a portable. Paired with a Surface Pen, the tablet the game with the ability to take on multiple laptop for your graduate this year, you don’t empowers students to take notes in class, confi gurations. Whether it’s taking notes on have to overspend to fi nd exactly what they sketch out designs, fi nish a report or project, a tablet, typing on a laptop, or displaying a need. Armed with some knowledge of popular or just kick back and watch a movie in the presentation in a tent or stand confi guration, ash, new wheels, dream travel, gift options and the types of tasks each is best for, comfort of their dorm room. multi-tasking all-in-ones like the Lenovo cards — what will you be giving you can choose an aff ordable, powerful piece Yoga 900 off er maximum versatility to fulfi l the graduates in your life this of technology for your graduate. Hybrid Laptop a variety of tasks. The device can deliver year? Chances are good, what they Deciding between a laptop-style device in all four confi gurations: laptop, stand, really want is a laptop; 51 percent Laptops with a keyboard or a tablet can be a challenge. tent or tablet, and off ers a flawless writing Cof high school grads and 43 percent of college For power and fl exibility, laptops excel. Each performs diff erent tasks in diff erent experience on its touchscreen. graduates said a new laptop was the gift they With capabilities comparable to what ways. If your graduate needs a device that most desired in 2015, according to a survey. you would fi nd in a desktop, laptops off er merges the best attributes of tablets and © Brandpoint

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

Finally, Mercury has moved direct in your money zone and all those Be cautiously optimistic about something working out the way you There’s nothing else you need to think about Gemini’s. Enough little bank and credit card ups and downs will sort themselves out. had originally hoped it would work out. Now that Mercury is up and tossing and turning and being indecisive and thinking you will make running in forward motion, things are going to be a lot easier for the up your mind tomorrow. The time is now. next few weeks.

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

Be open to your plans changing today when you least expect it or Unless you feel sure about something, don’t push forward with it You can finally exhale Virgos. Pesky Mercury your ruler the planet of welcome it Cancers. Sometimes you have to deal with life throwing today. Listen carefully to your intuition and make wise decisions. You communication and your ruler has moved direct and all those things you curveballs and today could be one of those times. can’t go wrong if you do. that were on hold earlier in May are now much more tangible.

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

There is nothing for you to worry about today when it comes to a There is nothing worse than feeling as if you have let yourself down, Be open to a new way to handle an old problem today Sags. You are simple misunderstanding between you and a friend. You always is there? And while it doesn’t happen often, as you tend to make sure in a very positive place right now with the Sun in Gemini your one on manage to smooth ruff led feathers. you look after yourself and stick to your ideals, it’s a learning curve one relationship zone, so keep it light and bright. for you.

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

There is nothing worse than making a mistake and realising as you If you feel really strongly about something, make sure you stick to Be elusive about your plans today if you feel other people may be are making it just how stupid it is? Right now you’re in the middle of your guns and push forward with your plans, even if no one else trying to interfere or copy you or beat you to it. a huge learning curve and all you can do is take notes. seems to agree with you. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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BASENJI DALMATIAN SALUKI BEAGLE HUSKY SAMOYED BORZOI LHASA APSO SETTER BULLDOG MASTIFF SHIH TZU CHIHUAHUA POODLE SPANIEL CORGI RETRIEVER TERRIER DACHSHUND ROTTWEILER Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Teachableness (11) 2. Dull (3) 9. Shout (3) 3. Beg (5) 10. Demote (9) 4. Archer (6) 11. Fruit (5) 5. Reasoned (7) 13. Plaintiff (7) 6. Happen (9) 14. Marriageable (6) 7. Book-keeping (11) 16. Aviation (6) 8. Freeze (11) 18. Greatest ever (3-4) 12. Disproportion (9) 19. Rich fare (5) 15. Free time (7) 20. Helpful (9) 17. Negligent (6) 21. Strike (3) 19. Fissure (5) 22. Oblige (11) 21. Shed (3)

Cryptic Clues

Answers

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ACROSS DOWN 1. Possibly uppermost in arrogance (11) 2. I am in the way, so removed (3) 9. It’s not even found in a good dictionary 3. Girl that is unhappy being on top (5) (3) 4. May help in building a house, or 10. How shop-soiled goods should be destroying it (6) sold? (4,5) 5. They admit they’re often punched (7) 11. Furniture catalogue (5) 6. Upsets open containers (9) 13. One who helps a superior, we hear (7) 7. Fine steak and a drink on the house (11) Yesterday’s Solutions 14. Fruit is when rain is about (6) 8. It needs to be accurate, even after drink 16. Wit of a turbulent priest (6) (6-5) QUICK CRYPTIC 18. A part that can’t be matched (7) 12. Unforeseeable appointment? (5,4) Across: 1 Able; 3 Unbiased; 9 Turn out; 10 Across: 1 Prod; 3 Relaying; 9 Old-time; 10 19. Has tea without a feeling of urgency (5) 15. I seem somehow to follow it in detail (7) Debar; 11 Field-glasses; 13 Call-up; 15 Writhe; 17 Paddy; 11 Perambulator; 13 Collie; 15 Teaser; 20. Shopkeeper bursts into tears (9) 17. Smell some of the least enchanting 21. An extra lucky cup draw (3) odours (6) Incompatible; 20 Alter; 21 Isolate; 22 Resident; 17 Absent-minded; 20 Adult; 21 Trainee; 22 22. She establishes connections all over 19. Long-legged bird or hen perhaps (5) 23 Left. Distract; 23 West. the place (11) 21. Small loan raised for public transport Down: 1 Artifice; 2 Large; 4 Nettle; 5 Down: 1 Prospect; 2 Order; 4 Erebus; 5 (3) Indiscretion; 6 Subject; 7 Dark; 8 Good- Alphabetical; 6 Indoors; 7 Guys; 8 Film director; humoured; 12 Reverent; 14 Linctus; 16 Option; 18 12 Gradient; 14 Labours; 16 Static; 18 Dance; 19 Brave; 19 Pair. Ward. 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY POP SPOT in brief

Andy Black

Black Veil Brides singer and multi-instrumentalist Andy Biersack has created a solo career for himself under the moniker Andy Black. His first release two years ago was the single, They Don’t Need To Understand. The video can be viewed at www. youtube.com/watch?v=tMA-GMW8TNg The positive response from critics and fans seemed sure to induce more music from Andy in the immediate future. This didn’t happen. Only now has he finally issued his debut solo album, “The Shadow Side.” They Don’t Need To Understand isn’t even among the 13 songs on Andy’s LP. Lead single, We Don’t Have To Dance, was recently released. The off icial music video is posted at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fEoWA9Vz3A Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor has now released her sophomore album, “Thank You.” She has also issued a newly edited Rob Zombie says he has not achieved anything by being wasted, so he stays away from drugs. version of the video for her latest single, Me Too. Photo by Alfred Nitsch/Wikipedia “I felt really embarrassed when I saw the finished version of the original video,” Meghan remarked. “Without my knowledge, it had been digitally manipulated to make my waist look slimmer. “My first hit, All About That Bass, eff ectively told girls it was perfectly okay to be the size that I am. Yet there I was seemingly now taking a completely diff erent view Not your typical by having my waist photoshopped. “There was no way I would let that happen. As soon as I saw what had been done with the original Me Too video, I ordered it to be taken down from YouTube and all other outlets. It’s now been replaced by a version in which everyone sees the real me.” Meghan’s off icially approved video is posted at www. heavy metal artist youtube.com/watch?v=qDRORgoZxZU Rob’s family settled in the town of debut inside the top ten on the Billboard Flo Rida By Geoff rey Rowlands Haverhill, around 30 miles north of 200. Boston. Exposure to radio and television “I can only say a big thank you to all the Flo Rida will release his fifth studio album, “The Perfect saw him develop a passion for music and fans. There aren’t many heavy metal artists 10,” later this year. ob Zombie can’t really movies. who have every one of their records enter Lead single, Hello Friday, which features Jason Derulo, be described as a typical “I studied in New York with the aim of the chart in the top ten. My fans are very was issued at the end of February. The off icial video is heavy metal artist. The somehow getting into the entertainment special.” available to view at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-iLzd- Massachusetts native industry. My fi rst job was as a bike Rob is an equally successful fi lm director, HKRg assiduously avoids alcohol messenger for the Pee-wee’s Playhouse screenwriter and producer. Apart from Two more songs have now been released as Rand drugs. He has also been happily children’s TV show. I then became a directing an episode of CSI: Miami and a promotional singles. Neither is accompanied by an married to Sheri Moon for 14 years and production assistant. But music was live performance by American comedian off icial music video but Who’s With Me can be heard at the couple were together for nine years what I really wanted to do at that time. Tom Papa, Rob’s output has always been www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBpOGccLcLA. before they tied the knot. I met my then girlfriend, Sean Yseult, at in the horror genre. Although his movies At Night, which features Liz Elias and Akon, is posted at “I don’t think I’m so diff erent,” Rob the Parsons School of Design and we co- have usually received mixed reviews, they www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZZPA-Y6OEA suggested. “I know a lot of heavy metal founded White Zombie.” have all proved fi nancially successful. His guys who have been married for a long Originally a noise-rock band before latest work, 31, was premiered in January Good Charlotte time. You never get to hear about their progressing into heavy metal, their at the Sundance Film Festival and will be in wives so people don’t know. But pretty self-released debut EP, “Gods on Voodoo cinemas from September. American rock quintet Good Charlotte release their sixth much everyone who knows anything Moon,” was issued on October 18, 1985. “It’s been an exciting project, not least studio album, “Youth Authority,” on July 15. about me will be familiar with my wife The band would undergo numerous because my fans have partly funded the Newly available is Life Changes, the third single so far because of her appearances in my music personnel changes during the course of fi lm. The movie industry continually taken from their forthcoming album. No video has been videos and movies. their career before splitting up in 1998. changes. Projects which could easily be made as yet but an off icial audio posting of the song is at “As for the drugs and drink thing, I’ve Ironically, the last of White Zombie’s made a few years ago might be very diffi cult www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ITxH7FHWgA never achieved anything by being wasted. four albums, 1995’s “Astro Creep: 2000,” today. Basically, 31 was able to be made A full music video was made for lead single, Makeshift There is so much I want to do. I don’t was by far their most popular. It reached because I could bring the crowdfunding Love. This can be seen at www.youtube.com/ have the time or desire to let those kind of number six on the Billboard 200 and sold money to the project. So many people watch?v=oV5JxCbz-UI things mess up my life.” well throughout the world. wanted to get involved that we did a second But only a lyric video was produced for the follow-up, No-one who saw Rob, heard most of his “Outsiders must have thought we were crowdfunding campaign after the fi rst one 40 oz. Dream. This is posted at www.youtube.com/ music or watched his numerous horror crazy to disband. But success aff ects was fully subscribed.” watch?v=1Q7FdMFWFxY fi lms would imagine him to be a staunch everybody diff erently. There was no-one Now 51, Rob shows no sign of curtailing supporter of traditional family values. to blame but I felt the band just didn’t his activities. But he will be moving away Cash Cash Particularly when they learn he comes work anymore. We did lots of great stuff from horror for his next fi lm. Raised from a travelling carnival family. but White Zombie had run its course.” Eyebrows covers the fi nal few years in the Electronic dance music trio Cash Cash return next “That’s another fallacy. Carnival Rob’s debut solo album was released life of comic actor Groucho Marx. month with their fourth studio album, “Blood, Sweat & people can be just as traditional and later in 1998. “Hellbilly Deluxe” built “I loved Steve Stoliar’s book, Raised 3 Years.” family-orientated as anyone from upon White Zombie’s success earning Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House. Seven of the 16 tracks have already been released as middle-America. My parents got out of him a top fi ve spot on the Billboard 200. I contacted Steve with my idea for the fi lm singles. The first of these, Take Me Home, featuring the carnival life after there was a heap of A similar path has been followed by each and we were totally in sync with how the vocals by Bebe Rexha, was issued nearly three years trouble one night and people got hurt. I of Rob’s subsequent studio albums. His project should be approached. I’ve got a ago. think I was just about school age at the latest release bears the bizarre title of big schedule of concerts to perform over Their latest single, How To Love, features guest vocals time. They fi gured maybe it wasn’t the “The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic the next fi ve months but I’m really looking by Mexican singer Sofia Reyes. It is already doing well right environment for raising me and my Orgy Celebration Dispenser.” It has forward to working on the movie later this in the Dance/Electronic chart. The video can be seen at younger brother.” become his sixth straight studio album to year.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=peByeoQhjMM Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY My best role is yet to come: Randeep Hooda

“Of course, it (playing Sarabjit on screen) has been my most Herculean task. I am glad people are appreciating it. But as an artiste, I would say that my best role is yet to come,” Randeep told IANS. Known for playing character- driven roles, Randeep says he enjoys the process of preparing for the film more than executing it. “I like the process of preparation and rehearsal more than executing and watching it. That is the real life experience, rest is just execution,” he said. The actor also said that he doesn’t aim to just win awards or get fame. “My aim in life is not just to see myself on screen, or get awards, or to be featured in magazines. I am not TIME FLIES: Shah Rukh Khan too materialistic either.” “It is the life experience I get Today, the only negative kids have grown up ... now to wait by involving myself in somebody is that my kids have till they start believing in fairy tales else’s point of view, situation and grown up: SRK again.” life, and understanding another Meanwhile, Shah Rukh’s wife human being,” he added. Shah Rukh Khan is in awe of how Gauri also took to Facebook to wish Randeep also shared that he has fast time fl ies. The superstar, who her daughter. Aryan, who graduated “learned more through my movies seemed to be in a gloomy mode, last week, studied in Sevenoaks than I ever learned in school”. says the only “negative” thing at School in London. In an interview “To be able to live different lives present is that his kids have grown to IANS earlier this year, the without the real life repercussions up. 50-year-old actor shared that none is the perk of my job,” he added. The actor took to social media to of his children — Aryan, Suhana The Highway star also said reminisce about the time gone by and AbRam — had shown interest that he feels fortunate to play on his daughter Suhana’s birthday in joining showbiz. MILES TO GO: Randeep Hooda these varied characters in various and after son Aryan’s graduation He had said: “None of them has genres. As far as success is day. SRK on Sunday posted a jumped (the bandwagon) and said ctor Randeep Hooda, villager who was convicted concerned, Randeep said there is collage of old and new photographs that they want to start acting ... who is getting rave for spying and terrorism and no measure to check it. with one image showing Suhana They come to my sets to understand reviews for his languished in a Pakistani jail for “One never knows if one has and Aryan when they were younger, what fi lmmaking is about because portrayal of Sarabjit several years, while his sister truly succeeded. Larger opinion and another as grown-ups. The it’s time for them to get interested. Singh in Sarbjit, feels Dalbir Kaur, tried vigorously of people has to be taken into 50-year-old star shared the If they get interested, then good, thatA his best role is yet to come. to secure his release. He was consideration. Personally, I feel image on Twitter, Facebook and but if they don’t, that’s even better.” Directed by Omung Kumar, attacked by inmates at a prison that I could have done this (role) Instagram. On the professional front, post Sarbjit is based on the real-life in Lahore in April 2013 and died a better or something could be He captioned the image as: Fan, Shah Rukh is busy with Rahul story of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian few days later. changed,” he added. — IANS “Today the only negative is that my Dholakia’s Raees. — IANS

Gautham Menon not won’t be playing the antagonist I’m not very brand- like it, you create an association projects in her kitty. Having playing baddie in Enai in his upcoming Tamil film Enai conscious: Kajal Aggarwal with it,” she added. completed nearly a decade in the Nokki Paayum … Nokki Paayum Thota, which stars Kajal, whose fashion sense has industry, she feels it’s important to Dhanush in the lead. Kajal Aggarwal, who works in turned heads across industries, reinvent with every project. Filmmaker Gautham Vasudev “Gautham sir is not playing the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi fi lms, believes in keeping everything “There’s no dearth of self- Menon, contrary to recent reports, baddie. He is too busy juggling believes that ‘star’ status has “simple” yet “classy”. improvisation. I would like to between the sets of two projects, nothing to do with one’s sartorial On the acting front, the 30-year- reinvent in every sphere of the including Achcham Yenbathu choices, and adds that she is not old star is busy with multiple industry and that is the only Madamaiyada with actor brand-conscious. way to survive in the extremely Simbu. Where will he have the “Being a star has nothing to do competitive profession,” she said, time to act? It’s just a rumour with your choice. As a star, I’m not adding it’s also equally important to that’s going around,” a source very brand-conscious, and I pick stay grounded. close to the director told and wear anything that attracts “Never take failure to your IANS. my fancy. If I really like something heart and success to your head. Gautham is currently busy from a brand, I pick it up and know That’s the only way you can grow wrapping up the last schedule of how to combine it with something I in this industry,” she said, when Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada, bought on the streets,” Kajal, during asked about how she felt about the and will soon return to the sets of the launch of a GAP store in the city colossal fl op of her recent Telugu Enai Nokki Paayum Thota. on Saturday, told IANS. released Sardaar Gabbar Singh. Dhanush will sport two In her opinion, a brand is In Tamil, Kajal awaits the release different looks in the film, which nothing but an association with of Jiiva-starrer Kavalai Vendam is being produced by Ondraga an intangible feeling. “We think of and a yet-untitled project with Entertainment. “He has already a brand and what comes to mind Vikram. In Bollywood, she is shot his portion with one of the defi nes the brand. When I think looking forward to the release of looks. He will sport a new look of GAP, I fi nd it very comfortable, Randeep Hooda-starrer Do Lafzon and shoot rest of the portion,” the relatable, modern and chic. The Ki Kahani. source said. Megha Akash plays association with such intangible She also has a Telugu project with Dhanush’s leading lady in Enai feelings is what really makes a her mentor Teja, who introduced Nokki Paayum Thota, which is brand,” she said. her in 2007 fi lm Lakshmi Kalyanam. SETTING THE RECORD expected to hit the screens later “It is like food connection. You FASHION STATEMENT: Kajal — By Haricharan Pudipeddi/ STRAIGHT: Gautham Menon this year. — IANS eat something and if you instantly Aggarwal IANS 18 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD ‘There are so many in Pakistan who don’t realise our rich musical history’ After Oscar-winning film on ‘honour killings,’ Pakistani director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy finds a happier note: jazz. By Shashank Bengali

he news from Pakistan is often relaxed, you see them in Times Square bad. Suicide bombers killing interacting with people. One of the things civilians. Islamist radicals gaining people who watch this fi lm tell me is the infl uence. Endless government musicians have personalities — they make corruption and mismanagement. you laugh, their observations are quirky. TPakistani fi lmmaker Sharmeen Obaid- People connect with them. But throughout Chinoy has not shied away from telling the rehearsal period, the tensions that were stories about Pakistan’s myriad challenges there, the fact that these musicians can’t — and has drawn the ire of some Pakistanis read music, they don’t speak the same who accuse her of perpetuating a negative language as Wynton Marsalis’s band — all image of their country. of that came to a head. There was a time in In 2012, she won the Academy Award the rehearsal when we didn’t know how the for Saving Face, a documentary about concert was going to turn out. women who had survived acid attacks. She followed that up in February with another It recently came to light that a Oscar win, for A Girl in the River: The Price Pakistani journalist, Zeenat Shahzadi, of Forgiveness, a short documentary about disappeared in Lahore after she began a young woman who survived an attempted investigating the story of a missing “honour killing” — one of hundreds Indian citizen. Is it getting more that occur every year in Pakistan — after dangerous to tell controversial stories in marrying a man her father didn’t approve Pakistan? of. The Indian subcontinent as a whole is Obaid-Chinoy’s latest fi lm, codirected very dangerous for journalists ... who want with Andy Schocken, tells the happier story to push the status quo. The statistics across of a group of Pakistani classical musicians the board show that the kind of intimidation who taught themselves to play jazz, found that is used is very similar in many of the fame on the Internet and performed at countries. Lincoln Center in New York with jazz great Wynton Marsalis. What do you say to people who accuse But even the inspiring Song of Lahore — you of spreading only bad news about buoyed by sprightly jazz tunes — has a sad Pakistan? underside. Young Pakistanis these days Journalists and documentary fi lmmakers struggle to fi nd jobs, and making classical hold up a mirror to society. That refl ection music is not seen as a viable way to make a is not always pretty, but it’s important to do living. so, because there is introspection, there is One violinist, Saleem Khan, says in the refl ection, there’s a conversation that takes fi lm that he wanted his grandchildren to place to fi nd a remedy. My fi lms are not just learn to play so the tradition didn’t die with about the victims and the survivors, but him. In an interview from New York, Obaid- they’re also about the heroes — the doctors, Chinoy said she hoped the fi lm would serve the lawyers, the police offi cers who go beyond in part to preserve a fading piece of Pakistani the call of duty to aid them. I think my fi lms heritage. Excerpts: have started an important discourse in FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy whichever country where I’ve made them. Why did you want to tell a story about Pakistani jazz musicians? from father to son, in classical music Did that paradox attract you to the Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz I grew up listening to my grandfather’s especially. The musicians who are featured story? Sharif pledged to strengthen laws stories of a very diff erent Pakistan, where in the fi lm, they have all learned their music What attracted me was the story of these against “honour killings” after music was played on the streets and you had from their fathers or their uncles. There musicians and the fact that it needed to be watching Girl in the River. Have you large orchestras and public performances. is a real danger that they are not going to told. There are so many in Pakistan who seen any signs of change? When I stumbled upon this group of pass their musical abilities on to the next don’t realise our rich musical history. It’s not A standing committee has been set up in musicians, I thought, through them we can generation because there’s just not enough that music has died in Pakistan — we have parliament, and many of the political parties tell the story of our musical past but also the money to be made in the business. And with fl ourishing pop musicians. But our heritage, are on board to change the law. There has potential that musicians have to transcend that, our instruments will become silent, our grandparents’ music, the music of the been pushback from the religious political language, culture — and let this music speak and there will come a time where you will subcontinent — that music seems to be parties. It may be a while before the law for itself. not have anybody who knows how to play a dying. is passed. But in Pakistan, every time an sarangi (classical string instrument), who honour killing is reported, it is now headline Do you think this art form has died knows how to play a violin. What was the most surprising thing news, there are news shows dedicated to it, in Pakistan, or is there still an audience about traveling with these musicians to editorials. The discourse has begun, and I for it? We often think about traditional the US? am hopeful the law will get passed. But as The instrumental musicians fi nd it very music dying out because of modern The personalities of the musicians really we all know, in politics, laws that pertain to hard, because we don’t have any formal infl uences, but in this case it was the come alive when they touch down in New women are always left until the end. — Los music schools in Pakistan. Music is passed Internet that helped save these artists. York. You see them feeling much more Angeles Times/TNS Tuesday, May 24, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Kylie Jenner trying to make Tyga ‘jealous’

eality TV star Kylie make Tyga jealous,” people.com Jenner is reportedly quoted a source as saying. trying to make her Tyga has been spotted partying former boyfriend and in the ongoing Cannes Film Festival rapper Tyga jealous. with a number of women, including KylieR and Tyga recently ended model Demi Rose Mawby, but Kylie their on and off relationship and is trying to ignore it. while Kylie has been linked to The source added: “She knows singer PartyNextDoor, whose real these other girls don’t really have name is Jahron Brathwaite, she is much on her. She is super confi dent said to be just trying to get Tyga’s about what she has to off er, so she attention. doesn’t let it aff ect her too much. “They (Kylie and Brathwaite) are She’s taking everything one step at just friends and there is nothing a time right now as she is still hurt serious going on between them. by the situation, but in no way will IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kourtney She is hanging out with him to she let it drag her down.” — IANS MIND GAMES: Kylie Jenner, left, and Tyga. Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian Kate Beckinsale ‘panics’ if “distracted herself by suddenly joins dating website she has nothing to read getting pregnant”. “Once you’ve got a baby you Reality TV personality Kylie Actress Kate Beckinsale says don’t really have time. Now I Jenner has put up the profi le of her she panics if she doesn’t have always travel with at least six books elder sister Kourtney Kardashian anything to read and always has because I get panicky if I don’t have on a dating website. Kylie told fans books stashed throughout her another one ready.” on Snapchat: “I have Kourtney’s house. “We were definitely a The 42-year-old actress has phone, I know her password. family with a lot of books. Then at books stashed all over her home Should I go through her text Oxford, doing double honours in and sometimes thinks she has to messages and read them to you modern languages, I had to read keep her passion hidden, much guys? I think she’s gonna kill me if everything in the original. They’d like an alcoholic resorts to extreme I read her text messages, so I think say, ‘Your next essay is going to measures to conceal how much they I’m gonna set her up for Bumble. I be on Dostoyevsky’, so you go, are drinking. think she needs to be on Bumble.” ‘&&**, I’ve got to read all his work She added: “I’ve got no choice Kylie then set up the profi le in Russian’,” Beckinsale told Stylist — I wake up, brush my teeth, with a number of images and magazine, reports femalefirst. open a book. My house is full of information on her sister’s age co.uk. books. They’re under the bed, my and alma mater, the University of She added: “Having been daughter’s bed, we’ve got a whole Arizona, reports femalefi rst.co.uk addicted to books, it put me off closet full ... I’m a hoarder. Explaining the situation to reading for about three years, which “There are certain bookshops I’ll Kourtney later, she said: “I set you was a real identity crisis. It’s like if go to and buy 15 books and they’ll say, up for a dating profi le. I just gotta you work at a chocolate factory — ‘That’ll keep you going’ and I’ll think, take care of my big sister.” you don’t want to see a Twix ever ‘##**, I can’t come in here now.’ It’s Kourtney, who has children BIBILOPHILE: Kate Beckinsale again. The actress says she has like being a drinker!” — IANS Mason, 6, Penelope, 3 and one- year-old Reign with her former James McAvoy to live arrangements for their young son home in London with their son. partner Scott Disick, has been with Anne-Marie Duff Brendan, reports dailymail.co.uk. To all intents, this seems to be the Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban single since their split, although she despite split “They have decided to stay epitome of the perfect break-up.” join Thor: Ragnarok was linked to singer Justin Bieber, where they are for the time The actor and Duff met on the 22. X-Men star James McAvoy being and are trying to minimise set of Shameless over a decade Actors Jeff Goldblum and Karl Meanwhile, despite his break-up and Anne-Marie Duff plan to disruption at home. James will be ago, where they played on-screen Urban have joined the cast of with Kourtney, Scott is still close to continue living together for the there for the foreseeable future,” lovebirds. The duo confirmed the upcoming superhero fi lm Thor: the Kardashian and Jenner families “foreseeable future” despite said a source. end of their marriage in a joint Ragnarok. Goldblum and Urban and was spotted hanging out with confirming the end of their The source added: “It’s statement last week. The news of have joined previously announced Kourtney’s sister Kendall Jenner, 10-year marriage this month. completely amicable and they’re their parting ways was followed cast members Cate Blanchett 20, and their mother Kris Jenner, According to a report in the still getting on well. So, despite by claims McAvoy has grown close and Tessa Thompson, along with 60, in Cannes this week. Sunday Mirror, they have no all the news breaking, they’ve to his X-Men co-star Alexandra returning stars Chris Hemsworth A source said: “Scott is still very plans to change their living decided to keep themselves at their Shipp. — IANS and Tom Hiddleston, in the new much around. He communicates instalment, reports variety.com. with all the siblings, and he sees Mark Ruff alo, who plays the role Kourtney a lot. He joins family of Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic dinners and is always invited for Universe (MCU) movies, will also holidays. He’s fun to be around. reprise his part in the upcoming Plus, he’s family.” fi lm. Blanchett would play the Kourtney’s family are said to villain Hela, Thompson would play be keen to remain on good terms a new hero, Valkyrie, Goldblum will with Scott for the sake of his and play eccentric Grandmaster and 37-year-old Kourtney’s three Urban will be seen as Skurge. Thor: children. Ragnarok, the third installment The insider added: “No matter in the Thor series after 2011 fi lm what happens, he is their dad. The Thor and 2013 fi lm Thor: The Dark family will always care about Scott World. because of that. Think what you The fi lm will be directed by Taika want about the Kardashians, but Waititi. — IANS they don’t shut people out.” – IANS SPLITSVILLE: James McAvoy, left, and Anne-Marie Duff . 20 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 24, 2016 COMMUNITY Salsa straight from Cuba As part of Cultural Diversity Festival, Salsa y Punto, a band comprising Cuban and Balkan musicians and dancers, pulled the audience into the groove at Katara Drama Theatre. By Umer Nangiana

fusion of Spanish canción and guitar and Afro-Cuban percussion with a bit of North American music Ajazzi-ness, yes that makes Cuban son, the salsa. Combining all these non-Cuban elements grafted onto the basic Cuban ‘son montuno’ template, the true colours of salsa music came straight from Cuba to town last night. Salsa y Punto, a musical band comprising Cuban and Balkan musicians and dancers, pulled the audience into the groove at Katara Drama Theatre during the latest episode of on-going Cultural Diversity Festival organised by Unesco and Katara Cultural Foundation. Presenting some of the most popular salsa songs with dancers from Serbia matching the notes with their electrifying salsa moves, the Cuban band enthralled the local salsa fans, who turned up in great numbers. “I thank the Unesco offi ce here in Qatar for the excellent work they are doing with this cultural diversity event. It is a collage of so many cultures,” Ernesto D Plasencia, the ambassador of Cuba BUILDING BRIDGES: The band members of Salsa y Punto with Cuban ambassador Ernesto D Plasencia. Photos by Umer Nangiana to Qatar, tells Community in a chat after the concert. You have many instruments and a little bit of jazz from America. is not normal; it is something very were from Cuba and the dancers “I personally felt very happy from other continents but the It is a mix of musical instruments crazy, a very diff erent idea.” group was from Serbia. and honoured to see the Republic main musical instruments and from diff erent continents like “We are a band of half-Cuban “We used to dance Salsa in Serbia of Cuba and this excellent compositions come from Cuba. Europe, Africa, Asia and America. and half-Serbian or Balkan people. but our style is very similar to the performance by a band which is a The main instruments were claves, “Salsa connects people and it is It was the fi rst time that we have one that they have in Cuba. It is mixed group having musicians and maracas, bongos and they have played everywhere in the world. done so. And this connection is the fi rst time that we have come performances from Macedonia, been part of Cuban traditional The rhythm is so powerful that even something insanely amazing. We together with musicians from Cuba Serbia and Cuba. I am very music for many generations,” says the people who do not understand are from diff erent cultures and we and doing an international tour pleased to have listened to Cuban Kovacevic. the language or composition are come from diff erent parts of the with them. In our representative music here in Qatar,” adds the They combined piano, bass, drawn into swing with the music. world but we have many things in countries, we do a lot of things ambassador. trumpet, brass and dance together. It pulls people into dance,” says common,” says Sandoval. together,” says Kovacevic. During the performance that Trumpet has to be there because Sandoval. On trumpet, they had one “Our Salsa school and this band lasted just over an hour, Salsa y it is Spanish music and it is mixed About their collaboration with musician from Serbia and one from from Cuba have done many projects Punto brought the typical salsa with conga (drums) from Africa, the Serbian performers, he says ‘It Macedonia. All other musicians together and regularly collaborate. instruments to fore. The claves and Individually, we have performed bongos (drums) made people dance in diff erent countries all over the to their tunes. world but this was something like a “We presented traditional music very big international premiere for and dances. It was a kind of folk us,” he adds. music and dance that has been The audience, he says, was there in Cuba for centuries. Cuba amazing. They participated in the is a very old nation and they have performance. “I want to say that some great traditional music and we are having some really nice time dance. These dances represent here in Doha together with our many parts of Cuba, even from Cuban brothers. We have seen the outside Havana as well,” says country. I like the town because the Marko Kovacevic, one of the two architecture of the buildings here is lead dancers along with Milica both traditional and contemporary, Dokic. They are the Serbian duo and I like the way they have been from Salsa Familia Music and done here,” says Kovacevic. Dance School from Serbia, who For him, it is perfect, just like the are collaborating with the Cuban Cuban music which is a mixture of musicians led by Raul Pulido traditional and modern. The other Sandoval, playing the traditional members of the band included bongos. Vladimir Jovanovic, Roberto Justiz “Salsa originally means sauce or Vinales, Jorge Enrique Rivera and mixture. It is a mix of everything. Salsa moves captivate the audience. Draganco Ristevski.