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Friday, June 5, 2020 Shawwal 13, 1441 AH

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THAT portrait

Ahmed bin Majed al-Maadheed, the Qatari artist who drew the iconic ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait recalls what pulled him to it. P 2-4

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Filmmaker told Diplomatic community hails Qatar’s stories about you and me. resilience on the anniversary of blockade. Page 15 Page 16 2 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I drew it with my heart” PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.13am Shorooq (sunrise) 4.44am — Ahmed bin Majed al-Maadheed, Qatari Zuhr (noon) 11.34am Asr (afternoon) 2.58pm Maghreb (sunset) 6.24pm artist who drew ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait Isha (night) 7.54pm

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ote Unquo Qu te “Because things are the way they are, things will not By Azmat Haroon Al Majd’ (Tamim the Glory) quickly his love and faith in the leadership stay the way they are.” became popular. It was everywhere of Qatar. Ahmed shot to stardom — Bertolt Brecht from skyscrapers to profile photos on soon after, and he achieved local hen the regional social media. and international fame. Community neighbours of Qatar People rushed to write messages of recently spoke to Ahmed about the imposed an illegal support to their leader His Highness ways in which ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait blockade on the the Amir on the posters of the portrait changed his life. country, it took many everywhere, and showed strength Wby surprise. People, especially locals and solidarity with fellow citizens. It Excerpts who had family members residing in instilled a sense of pride in everyone. How did the iconic ‘Tamim Al Community Editor different GCC countries, grappled with The man behind the popular portrait Majd’ portrait change your life? Kamran Rehmat the idea of connecting with their loved was the contemporary Qatari artist For me as an artist, ‘Tamim Al Majd’ ones. There was an initial element of Ahmed bin Majed al-Maadheed. is an icon of solidarity and our refusal e-mail: [email protected] shock and surprise. During these times Although Ahmed had been drawing for of the blockade. It united all the people. Telephone: 44466405 of distress, a portrait comprising a black many years, his portrait of His Highness When the siege happened, it became a Fax: 44350474 and white silhouette of His Highness the Amir carried a different meaning. symbol of blockade. And it changed my the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- It expressed his feelings about the status in the country, and added a sense Thani’s profile with the slogan ‘Tamim blockade while simultaneously showing of responsibility for the community. I Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 3 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

am drawing for the last 30 years and I draw in different styles, be it caricatures, animation, or portraits. I started drawing professionally in 2009. Compared to my other words, this icon is something completely different because it tells a real story. I drew it with my heart and my feelings gave my artwork meaning.

‘Tamim Al Majd’ has become a timeless piece of art that stands as a symbol of national unity and pride for all in Qatar — did the overwhelming response catch you by surprise? The portrait tells the story of the blockade. When the siege was imposed on Qatar, my artwork started appearing everywhere, both in Qatar and internationally. So people started asking what is happening, and through the portrait we were able to tell them the story of the blockade. I saw people use it all over the world. I made the portrait to express my feelings about the blockade. But I was not surprised by the reaction. The reality is that people love His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and the overwhelming response to ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait was a result of that. His Highness the Amir visited my exhibition and I was very honoured by his visit. Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani, wife of His Highness the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani looking at a portrait of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani made by Amir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Ahmed bin Majed al-Maadheed. bin Khalifa al-Thani and other members of the Qatari Royal family that we can survive even without to succeed and prosper because we of someone. With the advent can instantly see it through social visited the exhibition and saw my the support of the neighbours. We believe in our nation. of technology came the digital media. I believe technology is very artwork. I was really encouraged by are thankful to His Highness the and new media art, how has that important, especially with regards to their visit and support. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- Before the invention of affected art in your opinion? art and innovation. It helps you reach Thani everything that he has done photography, a painted, sculpted, We are living in an age where a larger audience and you are able to How would you describe for Qataris and the expatriates. or drawn portrait was the only technology is everywhere. Anyone touch the lives of many more people. the role of an artist in nation Despite the blockade, we continue way to record the appearance who is interested in my artwork Continued to Page 4 building? I think as an artist it is really important that I have the role to “I made the portrait to express my feelings about the blockade. But I was convey a message. As a Qatari artist, I feel that people expect a lot of not surprised by the reaction. The reality is that people love His Highness things from me. After the success of ‘Tamim Al Majd’, I became a popular the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and the overwhelming Qatari artist not just locally but also response to ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait was a result of that” internationally. I sense that people expect something good from me, so I am also careful about my art. I want to do artwork that has a reason and meaning and one that touches all the people. You should be able to feel your emotions through an artwork. In my case, it was different because suddenly, I was very popular. My case is not like any other artist where you can draw anything because people are paying close attention to my work. They see it on social media platforms. I think in that sense, responsibility is very important. When you succeed, you become an icon for your family, youth. And so I want to see myself through better art.

What are your thoughts on the blockade of Qatar and how has it impacted your life? I’m a sensitive guy. I can feel your pain even when you’re quiet. When the blockade happened I was shocked. Qatar is my family — it’s everything to me. And what happened… you don’t expect it from your neighbour. It was like someone stabbed me in the back. I felt the pain of the people around me. But I think it made us stronger as a nation. We realised The artist showing his works to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. 4 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY

Continued from Page 3 You’ve spoken about the plagiarism of some of your artwork in the past. How did that conversation begin? There are two things I would like to discuss here. When people like your art, they like to copy and draw it themselves. But when you start using my work commercially without my knowledge, I don’t approve of it. As it is, I don’t accept all commercial ventures. The other thing is that if it’s an image or artwork related to the His Highness the Amir such as ‘Tamim Al Majd’, then you have to be respectful about it. You cannot use it just anywhere. It is to be held in high regard as a public symbol and slogan that should not be disrespected or undermined. The original ‘Tamim Al Majd’ portrait is now in National Museum of Qatar.

Can you talk about some of the projects that you are currently working on? I am looking forward to do many good things for Qatar. I have been doing a lot of exhibitions in Qatar as well as outside. I don’t see myself just as an artist. My art is my tool to send my message. Actually with the coronavirus pandemic, there is now an increased focus on using art on digital platforms. I started competitions to encourage people to make art about coronavirus. I’ve also created artwork urging people to stay at home as a campaign to stay home and be healthy. I’ve many ideas about the pandemic and how it has affected us and plan on working Three generations of leaders, another poignant work by the artist. on artwork related to it.

Ahmed bin Majed al-Maadheed with another one of his work portraying His Highness the His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Father Amir. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 5 COMMUNITY Art: connecting communities Mohamed Faraj al-Suwaidi, Qatari artist, and Rashmi Agarwal, Indian expatriate and artist, speak to Joey Aguilar on how creative platforms proved to be effective in communicating with the public and connecting everyone post-blockade

rt played a key role to express individual experiences during the blockade on Qatar as citizens and residentsA went through the political shift, Mohamed Faraj al-Suwaidi, Qatari artist, said. “The creative community continued to expand during this time and gained public prominence,” he told Gulf Times, while observing that the creative platform proved to be effective in communicating with the public and sent a positive message while spreading awareness. Al-Suwaidi, also an architect, designer, and teaching assistant at Qatar University’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, was sharing his view and experiences on the blockade, which marks its third anniversary today. He said, “Politics has become a consistent topic to address the society, hence, the exposure to the surrounding conflicts and debates created a continuous dialogue between the different communities in Qatar.” Al-Suwaidi also underlined the crucial role of artists and content creators in helping prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. The use of social media as a medium, he added, also created many opportunities to connect with the general public and raise awareness on Covid-19. Various campaigns, talks, and initiatives were organised by artists and communities to help support the Qatari government, which continues to implement various methods and measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to al-Suwaidi. Mohamed Faraj al-Suwaidi Rashmi Agarwal He said a major part of this requires the co-operation of the Indian expatriate and artist “Art has no boundaries; in the She said people from various for the local and international society to take precautions and Rashmi Agarwal echoed al- beginning, it was a little difficult for corners of the world, who travelled artists community,” Agarwal said. increase social distancing measures. Suwaidi’s statement saying that “Art the artist community to accept and to Qatar to be the part of this “As an artist, we wish to own “Social distancing has become has no boundaries”, which resonates believe this unjust blockade. But festival, were enthralled to see the our responsibilities with a wider the standard approach to reduce well with the people in Qatar, soon we overcame our difficulties keenness of citizens and residents and bigger perspective. What do the spread of the virus. This then particularly the creative community, and came out more creative,” towards arts and culture. we care about? What do we value? followed the #StayAtHome initiative, during the blockade. Agarwal said. As the country marks the third What do we love? We all should fill resulting in many people turning “Artists started drawing “As a personal contribution anniversary of the blockade today the spectral colours in everyone’s to technology and digital tools for inspiration from the reactions of to society, we started our annual amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, lives. Never wish anyone with entertainment, social interaction and people around them,” she said, mega art festival under the Agarwal said artists in Qatar pain. Wish everyone to heal,” she news,” the artist noted. noting that hope, determination, banner of MAPS International launched their global project stressed. He underscored the importance loyalty and patriotism were clearly WLL. The annual festival titled ‘Future vision of Canvas’ recently. “It’s truly said by Lemony of delivering content that raise reflected on their canvases. ‘Qatar International Art Festival’ She said the event serves as Snicket – Remember, sometimes awareness and encourages different Agarwal noted that government successfully launched its first an opportunity for more than something might seem like bad methods and alternatives to deal institutions in Qatar held various edition in 2018 in collaboration 60 artists from 35 countries to news, but it could turn out to be a with the current situation. activities and campaigns that spread with Qatar Museums and Doha Fire highlight their experiences, ideas, blessing in disguise as we are in the Al-Suwaidi graduated with a love and empathy while the creative Station,” she added. views and strategy about the post- hands of God,” Agarwal added. Bachelor of Arts in Architecture community started expressing More than 160 artists from over Covid-19 situation. Agarwal, a resident of Qatar from Plymouth University and a solidarity with the country. 50 nationalities took part in the “The 3rd edition of Qatar since 2004, is the founder and Master in Architecture from the These kinds of initiatives and event while the second edition in International Art Festival is chairperson of the Qatar-based University of Liverpool. He was movements, she stressed, created a 2019, in collaboration with Katara planned to be organised in Art company MAPS International selected for Doha Fire Station’s greater bonding between people and – the Cultural Village, attracted December 2020. Presently we are WLL. She is an art entrepreneur, three-month ‘Artist in Residence’ the wise leadership through visual around 250 artists from over 60 in the process of organising virtual collector, producer, organiser, programme in New York, US. art. nationalities, according to Agarwal. art galleries and online exhibitions designer, and art consultant. 6 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY Highlighting Qatar’s legacy and culture

Abdul Kareem, an Indian expat calligrapher, speaks to Shafeeq Alingal about how Qatar helped him grow as an artist

tanding by his Theatre. team which drew sketches of host nation is an Besides, he drew a pearl diving, old boats, forts, obligation for calligraphic portrait of His old houses, oil refineries, Abdul Kareem, a Highness the Amir Sheikh Torch Tower as the mark of calligrapher and Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, 2006 Asian Games, modern graphicS designer from the and a calligraphy highlighting architectural designs at West southern Indian state of the iconic goal by Almoez Ali in Bay and Lusail, the Doha Kerala. the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. The Metro track, as well as falcon “As an artist, I give vent two works drew much attention representing the high spirits to my creativity. I try to tap while His Highness the Amir’s of Qatar, and the words ‘See the potential of art to bring portrait went viral, adorning you in 2022’ showing the people together for the cause streets, vehicles and buildings excitement for the 2022 FIFA of Qatar,” he says. Popularly during various solidarity World Cup. known as Kareemgraphy, programmes and celebrations. Kareem wrote ‘Qatar will the artist has attended “In fact, blockade brought remain independent’ in the various programmes hosted people together in an sand. Kareem says he is trying by different organisations unprecedented way. And to give back to Qatar which in order to bring the artists discharged their duties helped him conquer new communities together and while making use of their heights. “I have worked and highlight Qatar’s legacy and works to make the nation stay lived in various countries. But, culture. These include the together,” Kareem said. Qatar helped me to grow and sand art show at Sealine Beach At Sealine, a pictorial earn fame and I am obliged not last year and the solidarity depiction of Qatar’s heritage to spare any opportunity that programme by expatriate and architectural landmarks helps me express solidarity LIVE PORTRAIT: Kareemgraphy after completing a portrait of His Highness the Amir cultural collective Bridge was held last year and Kareem and strengthen its people and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at an event. Qatar and Qatar National was part of the 12 member communities,” he added.

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Photo by Samim Qazi Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 7 CUISINE COMMUNITY

the pan in oven for just under 8 minutes, which leaves the perfect amount of time to pour coffee or your choice of juice and set the table. Shakshuka is a similar dish that is a classical North African and Middle Eastern origin. It is made from simple, healthy ingredients and is vegetarian. Shakshuka means a “Mixture” and the traditional version uses tomatoes, onions and spices as the base with eggs poached on top. Baked Sausage and eggs

Ingredients Baguette Bread 1 no. Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. Mozzarella cheese, slices 6 slices Chicken sausage 150gm Yellow onion, diced 1 cup Garlic, minced 3-4 cloves Crushed tomato 600gm Oregano, chopped 2 tsp Salt to taste Black pepper, crushed to taste

Method: 1: Preheat the oven at 180 degree Celsius, place the baguette bread on a baking sheet and brush with oil and place 2 slices of mozzarella on each slice 2: Bake until the cheese is bubbly for 8-10 minutes or until lightly SIMPLE: Baked eggs. Photo by the author golden brown 3: In the meanwhile, heat a heavy duty oven proof skillet over medium heat, add diced chicken sausage and cook it over medium heat, for 5 minutes 4: add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is Breakfast all day translucent 5: Stir in tomatoes, oregano, salt ood morning, everyone! an important meal of the daily of the 19th century and the rise of advent of toasters meant that and pepper, bring to a simmer and There is a good chance routine and the food and beverages factory work and office jobs that even the stale bread with some cook, stirring occasionally, until that you guys are we consume now a days have accompanied it- further notarised butter spread or jam could be slightly thickened reading this article become standard over time, often breakfast, transforming it from an quickly converted into a satisfying 6: Break the eggs into the sauce, over your breakfast as a deliberate effort to get people indulgence to expectation. The later meal. Waffle irons and electric leaving space between them. Gtable to a spread of pancakes, hash change their breakfast habits. There years in particular saw an expansion griddles and other appliances and Transfer the skillet to oven and browns, eggs, granola bar, cereals, is a history attached to this meal of morning meal into a full-fledged cooking aids made breakfast more reduce the oven temperature to 150 fruits, milk, juice, paratha, dosa, of the day too. Not many specialty social event. Wealthy families convenient to produce during a Degree Celsius idli, wada sambhar, foul medames, breakfast items were available and dedicated a room in their houses to time that found more and more 7: Bake for 7-9 minutes or until falafel, shakshuka or many more this meal was same as any other breakfasting and considering this women leaving the home for the egg whites are set and yolks are breakfast dishes. And even if you meal of the day. Usually people meal a time for the family together workplace first in response to the still soft are not reading this over a breakfast consumed little or missed the first before they scattered for the day. labour shortages brought by the 8: Top with oregano and serve table, chances are that this article meal of the day. Companies with Newspapers targeted themselves World Wars and then on their own with mozzarella toast will inspire you to cook a breakfast business in cereals, chocolate, for at the table consumption by accord. dish for your next easy entree meal. coffee, juices started promoting the men of the families. Morning Today’s dish is a hearty egg Note: You can choose your own For me and millions of other foodies breakfast as the integral part of the meals of the wealthy often involved entrée that can be easily prepared ingredients along with the eggs like breakfast can be consumed at any routine and started the awareness enormous, elaborate spreads meats, in 15 minutes. After baking some spinach, Brussel sprouts, green peas, time of the day, I consider breakfast and benefits associated with a stews and sweets. mozzarella over a crusty baguette corn, mushrooms, sundried tomato, as a wholesome, nutritious, heavy first meal of the day and in The cereal revolution as I like bread, you need to brown some peppers, Jalapenos and olives. If you sumptuous meal. I am sure that you turn were able to increase their to call it became popular in part chicken sausage in a skillet then are vegan you can substitute eggs all have been told many times that sales. Consumers were educated because they could be simply sauté onion and garlic. That created with crumbled tofu or vegan sausage. breakfast is the most important about what to eat, when to eat and poured into bowls with no cooking a deep flavourful base for the meal of the day, and I say that where to eat in turn promoting involved. Soon the market was tomato sauce. Simmer the sauce to l Chef Tarun Kapoor, breakfast can be any important the specific products, related flooded with a variety of cereals thicken it and then add some eggs Culinary Mastermind, meal of the day. economy and the places that served targeting different age segments directly over the sauce and bake USA. He may be contacted at Breakfast hasn’t always been them. The industrial revolution and dietary requirements. The until set. That last step, is placing [email protected] 8 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 9 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 10 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY BODY & MIND How to stay healthy at the gym The restrictions may be easing, but gym goers still need to be mindful about infection by practising good hygiene, writes Natalie Parletta

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended to minimise the things you bring along in the gym. A post-Covid gym kit should consist of just a couple of towels, hand rub and wipes, and a pre-filled water bottle.

eople have embraced wiping your face and the other novel ways of for lying on. She recommends staying fit during using disinfectant wipes to clean the coronavirus equipment. You should also avoid lockdown, with an touching your face and, of course, PNBN survey finding that one wash your hands before and after in two Australians who worked your workout. from home have also tried online “We say it so many times, but fitness classes. But those who rely it’s really, really effective because on equipment for their workouts the virus has this lipid layer on or group classes to motivate them, the outside which is basically will no doubt be over the moon inactivated by soap and water.” when their gym is allowed to Stelzer-Braid also recommends reopen as restrictions ease. minimising the things you bring In South Australia and along. She suggests a post-Covid Queensland gyms reopened on gym kit should consist of just a 1 June, joining the Northern couple of towels, hand rub and Territory and Western Australia wipes, and a pre-filled water where gyms were already bottle. operating. In New South Wales, When you get home, you can gyms will reopen from 13 June. limit the risk of spreading the However, extra precautions virus by leaving shoes outside and must still be taken in these closed putting towels and gym clothes spaces especially since working straight in the washing machine. out means shared equipment, “I mean, that might be sweating and heavy breathing. overcautious,” she says. “But Staying fit is great for physical BRIEF SESSION: It’s also prudent to limit time spent at the gym and to shower at home rather than in communal I work in a hospital so I’m and mental health and well- spaces when possible. coming from that perspective of being, says virologist Dr Sacha minimising the amount of things Stelzer-Braid from the University also from UNSW, who has been that we had of pushing through a measures in place, such as that you might bring that have of New South Wales. Like many studying Covid-19. “Because minor virus or feeling slightly off limiting the number of people contact with the virus.” others, she relies on the gym for when you’re exerting yourself, and go for a run or … the gym to who attend via staggered sessions Pistoll emphasises to his motivation. “If you’re like me, I you’re really pushing the particles sweat it out, that’s going to have or set bookings. Physical distance clients the importance of eating a have to have someone to tell me out from the lower part of your to be a pre-Covid mentality,” says should also be maintained while healthy, balanced diet and staying what to do,” she says. lungs and you’re really breathing McLaws. “Because it’s not good you exercise. socially connected to maintain But there will be an element very deeply.” McLaws notes that for your health anyway.” For those undertaking hardcore a healthy frame of mind – these of risk while Covid-19 is still saliva droplets are the most potent Dr Chance Pistoll, a clinician workout in classes, or on general lifestyle measures help potentially lurking. Research source of infection, although and lecturer at the University of equipment like rowing machines keep immune systems healthy. suggests people can still spread indirect spread can also occur. Melbourne, agrees. “The first or bicycles, it’s ideal to have As far as keeping fit, if you’re the virus while asymptomatic, As Australians start venturing thing is don’t go to the gym if everyone looking the same way, unsure about venturing back and it just takes one person to out, it is vital to be kind and you’re unwell. If you get any and it is best to avoid speaking. to the gym yet, but love group ignite it in a super-spreading thoughtful to others as well as inkling that you’ve got a cold or It’s also prudent to limit dynamics, other options include environment like the gym. “That’s protecting ourselves. anything that could be Covid- time spent at the gym and to well-ventilated spaces such as why the authorities have put off Most importantly, Stelzer- related, then hang tight.” shower at home rather than in outdoor classes and bootcamps – gym opening,” says professor Braid and McLaws urge people to Next, would-be exercisers communal spaces when possible. which are already taking place in Mary-Louise McLaws, an stay away if they have any signs should heed instructions – gyms Stelzer-Braid suggests bringing all Australian states. infectious disease epidemiologist of feeling unwell. “This old idea will have physical distancing two towels, one dedicated to – The Guardian Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 11 LEISURE COMMUNITY

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n a warning to women living “We utilised an objective in towns and cities which exposure measure— estimated are flooded with all sorts of outdoor light at night from satellite artificial outdoor light at data,” Jones added. night, new research claim The research team looked at cases Ithat outdoor light at night is linked of breast cancer in women over to a higher risk of breast cancer in a 16-year period and took other postmenopausal women. controlling factors into account. Previous studies have reported Compared with the lowest level relationships between outdoor light of exposure to outdoor light at at night and the breast cancer risk night, the highest exposure was but their findings were mixed. associated with a 10 per cent higher In new research, published in the risk of developing breast cancer International Journal of Cancer, during follow-up, after controlling the team analysed residential for confounding factors. outdoor light at night estimated The findings also suggested from satellite imagery in 1996 and that the relationship between assessed rates of breast cancer over outdoor light at night and breast 16 years of follow-up in 186,981 cancer risk may differ by individual postmenopausal women. characteristics, such as smoking, “The small number of studies to alcohol drinking, sleep duration investigate this question have often and BMI, and neighbourhood relied on subjective exposure data environment. and yielded inconsistent results,” “In conclusion, our study said study senior author Rena Jones suggests that higher outdoor breast cancer,” Jones said. “It will night exposure for individuals questionnaires, and personal from the National Cancer Institute light at night exposure may be a be important for future studies using a combination of objective measurement devices,” Jones in the US. risk factor for postmenopausal to accurately measure light at measures, carefully designed noted. – IANS

Aries Taurus Gemini March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

Although you’ve been feeling especially strong physically over the You may have gotten a financial boost lately in the form of some You’re almost certainly in a phase of psychological transformation, past few days, Aries, today you might feel a little under the weather. sort of raise or reward, Taurus. The day ahead will make you realise Gemini, and you’ve recently seen major changes in your circle of You could even experience some giddiness. This is nothing to worry that more discipline and work is necessary if you want to continue friends and associates. Today provides an opportunity to assess just about, but you should try to take it easy. Don’t exercise if you don’t prospering. While there’s no need for anxiety, it’s a good time for where you are and how far you’ve come. For instance, you could be feel up to it. Get some rest. Even if you have to postpone some putting together a strategy for the future and not just any old introduced to a new team that compels you to display your many chores, you’ll be better off in the long run. strategy. Think airtight, waterproof, and fail-safe! talents. For an extrovert like you, this is right up your alley. Cancer Leo Virgo June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Friends, neighbours, and relatives could be feeling especially The economy could well take another dip, Leo, and you might hear Virgo, you may feel a little tired and depressed over breakfast this stressed out and explosive today, Cancer. This isn’t a good day to from people expressing concerns about financial matters. Don’t take morning. Domestic responsibilities sometimes overload your spirit. initiate intense communications with them. Keep your talk light and them to heart, and certainly don’t worry about your own financial How about treating yourself to a short staycation? A little free time inconsequential. This is a great day to stay home and read, especially condition. The trend will probably reverse itself soon, and this time just for you? It’s vital for your morale! Take a safe walk and breathe since your mind is particularly receptive to unusual ideas. The in the right direction. Take no drastic action just yet. Wait and see fresh air through your facemask. Use the time off to draw up a Internet, videos, and TV documentaries could be most informative. what happens. You’ll probably breathe a sigh of relief. weekly schedule that will make your workload seem less daunting. Libra Scorpio Sagittarius September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Stress could take a toll on you today, Libra. You might temporarily Doctors are crazy busy during this horrible pandemic, Scorpio, but This should be a peaceful day for you, Sagittarius. Be sure to make lose your ambition and be left wondering if it’s all really worth it. This you don’t have to be sick for a non-urgent conversation with your the most of it, because it’s the calm before the storm. Look forward isn’t a good day to start projects or engage in important discussions. healthcare provider. If you have questions about staying well or need to discussions and exchanges with colleagues or close friends. Stay home and get some rest if you can. You might skip a few chores, reassurance about your physical being, that’s why he or she is there! Today would be ideal for tightening some of your professional ties. but you’ll be better off in the long run. Treat yourself to a good book Some self-care practices are just common sense, anyway. Get some Certain people might suddenly seem more reasonable than you and some ice cream. rest, eat a good breakfast, take a brisk walk, and face the day renewed. imagined them to be, so listen up! Capricorn Aquarius Pisces December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

You may be looking forward to talking on the phone with someone dear Although business and money matters continue to go well, some Your family side is powerfully charged today, Pisces. The more you who lives far away, Capricorn, but circumstances beyond your control rather unsettling news regarding either your finances or the economy tune into this side of your nature, the happier you’ll be. One thing to could get in the way. Perhaps you keep missing each other, or problems in general could reach you today, Aquarius. However, don’t accept watch out for, however, is keeping at least one foot on the ground with computers or phones throw a monkey wrench into the works. as truth anything you hear until you check the facts. The planetary at all times. Make sure that you’re working from a stable platform of Don’t let this dim your enthusiasm. Once you reach your friend, expect energies now lend themselves to the spread of rumour, gossip, and honesty and practicality. Without it, taking down walls and putting in to have an exciting and emotionally gratifying conversation. misinformation. This is definitely the day to hang on to your objectivity. windows could be structurally unsound. Friday, June 5, 2020 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

K-pop fans flood social media ripping anyone earnestly using the tag to to support Black Lives search for white-nationalist news. Matter and combat racism They took aim at several pro-Trump and police hashtags too, renderingmuch K-pop fans are famous for their of #MAGA and #BlueLivesMatter persistent and creative ways to make Twitter useless for the day. online life miserable for people who K-pop fans also found ways to steer their demean their favourite artists and ire toward police efforts to identify Black groups. Lives Matter protesters. Several police But on Wednesday, the genre’s departments, including those in Dallas sometimes-toxic community harnessed and Grand Rapids, Mich., had established its digital savvy and mercilessness public digital tip lines where residents for more noble causes: shutting down could send footage of protesters, which white supremacist social media and cops could then investigate. overwhelming police tip lines meant to “If you have video of illegal activity identify Black Lives Matter protesters. from the protests and are trying to share A planned day of social media action it with @DallasPD, you can download it from white supremacists, which was to our iWatch Dallas app. You can remain being promoted with the hashtag anonymous,” the Dallas department Members of the K-pop boy group EXO. #whitelivesmatter, quickly went wrote on Saturday. sideways. K-pop fans, who on any given Over the weekend, jokes about K-pop pulled back its efforts: “Due to technical killing, including Got7, Jay Park, Amber day control a meaningful percentage of fandom’s capacity to flood the app with difficulties iWatch Dallas app will be down Liu, CL and others. They’ve acknowledged the trending topics across social media, fancam footage quickly became a genuine temporarily,” the department announced. the debt that their music owes to black decided to flood the tag with “fancam” direct action, as fans filed reams of “tips” A number of K-pop artists have been artists and advocated for protests that have footage of beloved acts like BTS and that were really footage of Korean groups more plainly supportive of Black Lives swept much of the globe. Blackpink. They also threw in memes performing. The Dallas PD quickly Matter protests sparked by George Floyd’s – Los Angeles Times/ TNS Filmmaker Basu Chatterjee told stories about you and me

Baton Mein), premarital relationships in a By Amit Khanna conservative middle class setting (Kamala Ki Maut) or the adaptations of classics like (), Twelve Angry ne of ’s great storytellers Men (). Basu Chatterjee and the high Basu-Da’s characters were always well priest of middle cinema in etched out. You would often see simple India passed away in everyday happenings highlighted in his yesterday. films. Many of his films had strong women OBasu was one of the founding fathers of the characters —Swami, , , new wave cinema, with stark but poignant , Pasand Apni Apni. Sara Akash in 1969, and a fountainhead of Subtle humour expressed quietly was middle cinema (along with older colleague another of his hallmark. ), so popular nowadays. Basu Chatterjee was one of the first Unlike many of his contemporaries his filmmakers to successfully take to the small cinema was not obscure or tedious. screen. His series on everyday life Rajni A prolific filmmaker he drew upon the (featuring Priya Tendulkar) was the first cinema of his predecessors and attempt at consumer guidance on Indian Hrishikesh Mukherjee and European new screen. Kakaji Kahin, Bakshi, wave masters to tell human stories of middle- Darpan and Ek Prem Katha were some of his class Bharat that is India. other landmark serials. If he had been keeping What some of our young filmmakers are good health in the last few years, I am sure doing successfully today Basu-Da did it four we would have seen some pathbreaking stuff decades ago. Just see his oeuvre – Piya Ka from him on streaming platforms as well. Ghar, Choti Si Baat, Chitchor, , Though he won several National awards Swami, , Manpasand, (and many too), he remains , Manzil, Chakrvyuh, Prem Vivah, DEPARTED: Legendary filmmaker and screenplay writer Basu Chatterjee passed away in Mumbai one of the most underrated directors in Khatta Meetha, Dillagi, , Jeena yesterday. Indian cinema. He has neither been honoured Yahan, Kamla ki Maut, Ek Ruka hua faisla, with Dadasaheb Phalke Award or has been , Sheesha, Triyacharitra, Paddy Chayefsky. His films were layered but language. Usually writing his own scripts, given a Padma award, though many lesser Gudgudee and many others. were always simply told. Basu’s cinema was his dialogue is laced with everyday lingo and deserving contemporaries have been given He worked with many top stars – Ashok unobtrusive, straight from the heart set in a profundities in equal measure. A staunch film these honours. Kumar, , , Rajesh familiar milieu. society enthusiast he was always up to speed One rarely saw him at gala film parties or Khanna, , , Always economical in his craft (his film had with the best of world cinema, yet he kept his award shows. Yet his films will continue to , , Hema excellent cinematography by K.K. Mahajan own storytelling simple. inspire generations of film makers. Malini, , Moushumi Chatterjee, and A.K. Bir for the most), he seldom Interestingly many of his films had His passing away brings to a close another , Tina (Ambani). compromised with quality. Much before the outstanding music and he worked with a great chapter in Indian film history. I am At the same time we could see Girish trend of casting directors, Basu Chatterjee’s range of composers like S.D. Burman, Salil fortunate to have worked with him over the Karnad, , , Farooq films were always perfectly cast with Chowdhury, R.D. Burman, Laxmikant years. We did not meet so often but I was in Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, , interesting actors doing small cameos. Pyarelal, and , touch with him until recently and had asked , , , Mallika He had begun his career as a cartoonist who all gave him distinctive scores. his daughter, Rupali, to please facilitate my Sarabhai and others. (Bal Thackeray and Lakshman were his Whether it is middle-class office romance telephonic conversation with him after his He was as familiar with Sarat Chandra as contemporaries) in the fifties, which gave him in Rajnigandha or a lower middle class bride recent illness. with as with . He often his brevity of expression and wit. discovering her husband and his family in Unfortunately, that call did not happen. I drew on literature for his stories and was He had spent his childhood in Mathura a Mumbai chawl in , Mumbai will always treasure my time spent with him. equally at home with Manu Bhandari and and thus had an excellent grasp of the Hindi local romance of Bandra Christians (Baton – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Friday, June 5, 2020 COMMUNITY Diplomatic community hails Qatar’s resilience on third anniversary of blockade

By Mudassir Raja

t has been three years since the unjust siege was imposed on Qatar by its neighbouring countries. The challenge was to turn it into a story of Iresilience and perseverance that the world can applaud and take inspiration from. The diplomatic community in Doha has always been appreciative of the indigenous response and positive attitude of Qatar while tackling uninvited trouble. On the eve of the third anniversary of blockade, Community got in touch with some ambassadors and former ambassadors asking for their views on how Qatar has dealt with the siege so far. Carlos Alberto Hernandez, Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar, has been a very active figure since he came to this country. He is all praise for Qatar’s positive attitude and turning the difficult challenge into an opportunity. Ambassador Carlos expresses his dismay on continuous unjust Carlos Alberto Hernandez, Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar blockade of Qatar saying the unity Faizel Moosa, Ambassador of South Africa to Qatar of Gulf countries is necessary for the region. “We all agree that “Qatar is on the winning side, The ambassador hopes that the the strategic importance of the blockade ends soon as stable GCC Gulf region requires sustainable the expansion of its economy is essential for the world’s energy regional security to ensure long security. “I am confident that we term stability.” is remarkable, the reforms will see a united GCC in the near The ambassador, however, lauds future again as all stakeholders the responsible behaviour shown made to attract foreign capital. come to the realisation that the by Qatar. “Despite the first few blockade has not delivered the negative effects, the wise guidance The country has become self- intended results and that lifting of His Highness the Amir Sheikh the blockade would be in the Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, sufficient in food sector” benefit of all involved and will his calm and decisive approach result in mutual respect for each positioned the country in a way to — Carlos Alberto Hernandez, other’s sovereignty. overcome the situation and at the “In South Africa, we always same time steadily move towards Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar advocate peace and prosperity in achieving the goals of Qatar the spirit of our founding father National Vision 2030 with solid Nelson Mandela. He took a nation and notable progress. Faizel Moosa, Ambassador of mediators in the 18-year-long from the brink of civil war and Oreste del Rio Sandoval, former “Qatar is on the winning side, South Africa to Qatar, calls Qatar war between the Taliban and the total self-destruction to being ambassador of Panama to Qatar, and the expansion of its economy is a resilient nation with forward United States with a successful a nation that was admired by author of the book Warriors in Times remarkable, the reforms made to thinking leadership. “It is my de-escalation agreement signed the world for its ability to have a of Sacrifice. attract foreign capital. The country belief that under the energetic in Doha recently.” peaceful transition to democracy.” has become self-sufficient in food leadership of His Highness the He added: “On the economic Oreste del Rio Sandoval, former and new routes of prosperity. The sector.” Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad front Qatar has also shown its ambassador of Panama to Qatar, resolute leadership has converted He added: “I would like to al-Thani Qatar has weathered the strength, almost all countries has written a book Warriors in a storm into a flourishing emphasise that the Qatari position storm. The blockading countries around the world wanting to do Times of Sacrifice during his stay opportunity.” regarding the blockade is the completely miscalculated the business with Qatar. In fact the here as the ambassador. The book He added: “As I have mentioned same followed by Argentina in determination and resilience of blockade allowed Qatar to come speaks about the resilience of in my book Warriors in Times equivalent matters, which means this small nation. into its own space internationally Qatar during blockade. of Sacrifice, the leadership and unconditional dialogue based on “Today we see a Qatar that has and become a force to be reckoned Oreste has become great wisdom of His Highness the mutual respect. No doubt this established itself as a sovereign with. The determination shown admirer of the resilience shown Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad blockade has been a traumatic independent state with a very by Qatar during hard times can be by Qatar. “I will never forget that al-Thani has forged an historical experience for families mostly independent foreign policy and a a good example for other nations. June 5, 2017 the day when families and indestructible bond between separated because of it, but feeling very independent economy. The There has been many success were separated. Today, after three all citizens and residents of Qatar as part of the Qatari people here, milestones in its foreign policy stories since blockade such as years, we have witnessed that with the country, inspiring us to I can also see how it brought all achievements in my view is the Baladna food company and Qatar the blockade has very different never stop dreaming, surely the nationals and residents, together.” fact that they were seen as reliable Airways. effects. It has opened new bridges future will keep getting brighter.”