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COVER STORY MMakingaking tthehe ccutut From prison to pioneer: A chef’s dream to transform one Chicago corner. P2-3

SUCCESS STORY: Chef Nichelle Benford, owner of Dream Chef Kitchen, stands beside a flowered covered chalk board replete with well wishes and congratulations from friends and supporters at her restaurant in Chicago’s Lawndale neighbourhood. 2 GULF TIMES Friday, July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Life on a platter, soul food and all PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.24am Growing into the kind of woman who wouldn’t stake her Shorooq (sunrise) 4.52am Zuhr (noon) 11.40am Asr (afternoon) 3.04pm future on anyone but herself, Nichelle Benford is the kind Maghreb (sunset) 6.29pm Isha (night) 7.59pm of businesswoman who believes she can create space USEFUL NUMBERS to serve as encouragement to other entrepreneurs

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ote Unquo Qu te “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy

chef, Nichelle Benford. She’s done a Opened in January and expanded to By Alison Bowen lot of growing lately. Growing into the dinner hours this spring, Dream Chef kind of woman who wouldn’t stake her Kitchen (611 S. California Avenue) is a future on anyone but herself; the kind bright space on the corner of California Community Editor he fl owers by the door of of businesswoman who believes she can and Harrison, just off I-290. Benford, Dream Chef Kitchen aren’t create space to serve as encouragement 37, wants it to be a place where people Kamran Rehmat real. But on a dreary day to other entrepreneurs eyeing a corner come for a healthy meal, a seat by e-mail: [email protected] in March, they off ered a neighboured by empty lots. And a window, maybe even a setting for Telephone: 44466405 hopeful note of what might growing into the kind of person who nurturing bigger plans. eventuallyT grow. believed her story did not end on the “That’s always been my dream,” Fax: 44350474 Growth is important to the catering 2010 day when she was sentenced to Benford said, “to have a place where company and restaurant’s owner and prison. people can come and connect. And I’m Friday, July 13, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Just as Nichelle Benford has taken steps on a path toward rebuilding, she wants to offer that to others. Some of her six employees are recently out of prison, including on a spring day a man washing restaurant windows and a woman cooking salmon and sautéing IN BUSINESS: Chef Nichelle Benford owner of Dream Chef Kitchen in Chicago’s Lawndale neighbourhood, rings up customers orders during the lunch time rush at the restaurant. vegetables seeing it happening, now that we’re to be a leader. She noticed how to be redone, when men talked lending programme. When she with fresh fl owers. open.” women listened to her. down to her about plans, when chose a neighbourhood, Benford “Everybody deserves to On a recent afternoon, people “It made me really believe in girl men catcalled her as she parked in needed something she could aff ord. experience that,” she said. dining in for lunch sat by the power,” Benford said. “You don’t front of her business. That time, And she wanted a location like Benford’s catering business windows, chatting and smiling, just realise how strong you are until you she yelled back, angrily. But then this — one turn off the highway and provides a fi nancial foundation as she envisioned. go through stuff .” she collected herself inside her about 10 minutes to downtown. while the restaurant grows; people Benford’s menu is a mix of soul She was released in 2012. Since restaurant, and she walked out and “It’s so convenient,” she said. “You can also reserve the space for food and her experiments from then she’s nurtured the Dream introduced herself. “Talk to me like want to be accessible.” events. She hopes to eventually culinary school, like pot roast Chef Kitchen vision. She returned you’d talk to your mother or sister,” Hopefully, Shiller said, bottle and sell her dressings, with mashed potatoes and carrots, to her food roots, fi rst selling she told them. “(Dream Chef Kitchen) will play perhaps open two more Chicago served with gravy, or grilled savoury crepes from Model Chef, “I think a lesser person would a role in helping to revitalise the locations. Maybe even a communal avocado salad, dressed with a a food truck. Then, she created her have folded up shop by now,” community without gentrifying the kitchen for fl edgling chefs. refreshing mixture of honey and catering company. “I didn’t want it Shiller, Benford’s former lawyer, community.” During recent lunch shifts, a rice vinegar. to be regular food,” she said. said. “What she has is a desire to Benford grew up in the Roseland steady stream of customers picked But Benford is always thinking But Benford wanted space — she succeed and a dream and a vision neighbourhood, where as a child up orders to go and a handful of bigger. Not only for herself, but also was carrying grills up the three that she wants to fulfi ll.” she remembers options that were tables were always full — a group for other women, who might also fl oors to her condo every day. With From being a fi rst-time business mostly fast-food chains. She wants of men in suits sharing lunch, her feel encouraged to start their own the help of her former lawyer, owner to attracting diners in what for people what she did not have mother and a childhood friend business. For the neighbo’rhood, Brendan Shiller, she scouted Shiller calls a “food desert,” Benford — healthy options from a local toasting. Benford knows her to coax more life from behind locations, signed a fi ve-year lease has a lot of support. Launching a business. She believes strongly that customers and their order. storefronts that stand empty. For and began what became a yearlong restaurant requires resources, so people should not have to drive to “I remember their name, I other people just out of prison. renovation. Shiller connected Benford with the Loop to get a decent meal, to sit remember what they like,” she “I thought my life was over,” Many times Benford could have Chicago Neighbourhood Initiatives in sunlight by the window, to host a said. “I want us to grow with our she said about being sentenced to stopped. When the plumbing had Micro Finance Group’s micro- dinner party with friends at tables customers.” jail. Now, she said, “I’m building a Maya Fernandez, who works at legacy and living in purpose.” the law fi rm nearby, had brought Just as she’s taken steps on a her lunch to work but came by for path toward rebuilding, she wants a side of sweet potato fries and to off er that to others. Some of her a smoothie. Previously the only six employees are recently out of option was the Sharks Fish and prison, including on a spring day a Chicken across the street, she said. man washing restaurant windows Having healthy alternatives helps. and a woman cooking salmon And, she added, “It’s fl avourful.” and sautéing vegetables. Benford On a spring afternoon, Benford’s noticed the woman was good at mother, Rene Armstrong, was in math, and she began teaching her to town to celebrate her daughter’s calculate food costs. new restaurant. She and a “I feel like a leader develops other childhood friend ordered pot roast leaders,” Benford said. and collard greens, one of Benford’s In 2010, Benford was sentenced favourite dishes. Armstrong said to three years in prison on charges she was proud but unsurprised that of making false statements and Benford built this life after prison. obstructing justice. The charge Her daughter has always been a stemmed from Benford lying about hard worker, she said. And she is where her boyfriend was while he certainly not surprised she is a chef. was under investigation in an arson Armstrong recalls when her case seven years earlier. daughter was a toddler who loved Benson acknowledges making watching her grandmother cook. a mistake. She was humbled by One time, she entered the kitchen going from a life where she worked to hear the little girl casually ask, as a model and wore Gucci to one “Where’s the nutmeg?” in which someone else decided “She’s been doing this for a very what she wore and what she ate. In long time,” Armstrong said. prison, she realised her capabilities IN CHARGE: Nichelle Benford shares a smile with customers during the lunch time rush at the restaurant. — Chicago Tribune/TNS 4 GULF TIMES Friday, July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY BODY & MIND Relax and overcome stress There will always be something or someone to challenge us and our capabilities as a person working through life and for life. We must then surround ourselves with positive people.

By Dr Jobin Rajan Benjamin

tress is a normal and natural part of everyone’s life. You can’t avoid it, so how do you manage it? ASSOCIATED RISK: Stress may further lead to exhaustion, burnout, depression, illnesses, chronic pain and degeneration of the immune system if We encounter stress every day, not addressed properly. in driving through traffi c, falling Sbehind schedule and managing big projects. Stress is the product of overload from work, disruptive behaviour and thereby losing one’s We must learn for how to deal with stress in anxiety, fear, worry, illness, injury, or trauma. situational awareness that is the constant state order to lead a more productive and a happy life. It has also been noted that major life events of knowing what is going on in your immediate Studies have shown that signifi cant part of the can be considered signifi cant precipitants environment, why it is happening and what is medical illnesses today has been caused due of stress such as fi nancial diffi culties, job likely to happen next. to unaddressed stress. Stress is not a medical changes, relationship discord and death of a Medically, people who fall from repetitive condition but it can defi nitely lead to a serious family member. Positive events such upcoming and unresolved stress would usually manifest illness if not addressed properly. Hyperacidity weddings, can also have an impact and serve as recurrent respiratory tract infections, tension is caused by the over production of gastric acid a powerful stressor to the person. and migraine headaches, hypertension, which is infl uenced and aggravated by repeated Unfortunately, majority of us would initially impotence, insomnia, digestive disorders, skipping of meals or present emotional state. fall for the unhealthy ways of coping with musculoskeletal pains, diabetes mellitus and Environmental factors such as personal tension stress such as smoking too much, over or under obesity, to name a few. and sedentary lifestyle contributes to the eating, isolating oneself from friends and family development of Obesity, now considered a members and procrastinating to name a few. How to manage your stress? medical condition. Arthritis, on the other hand, Be active: Exercise or engage oneself to a is caused by overloading the weight bearing Early Eff ects of Stress new sport. Exercise and sports encourages us joints with excessive weight or exposure to z Body Complaints to be in the right state of mind. A good sweat VARIED: Stress level varies from one person prolonged repetitive movements. z Headache and nape pain allows us to feel the sense of achievement. to another and depends on ability of one Stress is the non -specifi c response of the z Muscle tension or pain Connect with people: Having a stable accepting the challenges brought by the stress. body to any demand for change. Stress level z Chest pain support network of friends and family, builds varies from one person to another and depends z Tiredness one’s confi dence. This support network allows kitchens, giving gifts to orphanages or on ability of one accepting the challenges z Change in libido us to have a venue or the go to person where we retirement homes are but a few ways where brought by the stress. One’s inability to adjust z Stomach discomfort can ventilate our feelings and listen to sound we can give a piece of our hearts and reap the and manage his/her respective stress can z Sleep disturbances suggestions from people whom we love and return of their overwhelming gratitude. lead to fatigue which is the extreme tiredness, trust. Accept things you cannot change: This resulting from any physical, mental, emotional Mood Changes Avoid unhealthy habits: Since stress one is a little harder to do. But it is true and not exertion or illness. This would initially start z Anxiety can be repetitive and prolonged, exposure all things can be managed by us. Trust in time with minor symptoms, such as forgetting z Restlessness to unhealthy habits will only hasten the that things will get better and will unfold as to one or two daily tasks, stomach upset or even z Lack of motivation development of medical illnesses, which will how life dictates it to be. headache. This then leads for the person to z Diffi culty in focusing on task at hand further add to the piled up stressors, one is Seek professional help: Your general self-medicate or make minor adjustment in his z Irritability already facing. Eat healthy and avoid vices. practitioner can assist in identifying the daily living to alleviate the problem. But as the z Easily angered Work smarter, not harder: Learn to potential stressor that has been causing your stress remains unmanaged and the workload z Sadness or depression delegate. Organise your work. Know your co- medical complaint/s. Your doctor can request or working hours gets more demanding, the workers. They may be able to give you pointers you to undergo the necessary tests and suggest physical, mental and emotional manifestations Behavioural Changes on how you can be effi cient with your tasks. ways to address such stressors. gets more evident. z Eating too much or eating less Systematising work allows working at full Message: Life will never be stress free. z Angry outbursts potential without overworking. This takes time, There will always be something or someone to Who are at high risk? z Drug abuse but be patient. challenge us and our capabilities as a person Those who are new at their job. z Tobacco use ‘Me time’: Yoga, massage, tai chi, working through life and for life. We must then Those who have little opportunity to use z Social withdrawal meditation, praying, reading a good book, surround ourselves with positive people and their skills and who have little authority over allows us to free our minds or reminds of our be always aware that something can be done decisions. Without eff ective intervention, stress responsibilities and diffi culties. It also allows us or someone out there can help us during the Those who have little control over their work. continues without relief. Fatigue then ensues to focus our minds and at times fi nd solutions diffi cult times. Those who have heavy workloads. which may further lead to exhaustion, to our stressors. Those who have pre - existing illness such as burnout, depression, illnesses, chronic pain Do charity work: Nothing beats giving a z Dr Jobin is working as a Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma or anything and degeneration of the immune system. piece of you to the betterment of the helpless. Specialist- Internal Medicine similar. Moreover, a person can also show signs of Donating old clothes, volunteering in soup at Aster Hospital, Doha Friday, July 13, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 BODY & MIND COMMUNITY

EVERGREEN: Older adults, who are closer to greener neighbourhoods, were found to have slower decline in cognitive functions. Living near woods may ward off dementia risk in elderly

hile exposure to neighbourhoods were found to Global Health in Spain. during the course of the study, observed associations were tiny air pollution have slower decline in cognitive In contrast, living near green participants completed a battery stronger among women, which particles have functions related to memory, spaces will increase physical of cognitive tests that assessed make us think that these relations known to attention and executive functions. activity and social support, reduce their verbal and mathematical might be modified by gender,” increase the “There is evidence that the risk stress, and mitigate exposure to reasoning, verbal fluency and Keijzer said. Wrisk of dementia, including for dementia and cognitive decline air pollution and noise, she added. short-term memory, as well as The study may provide an Alzheimers disease, researchers can be affected by exposure to For the study, published in the decline in these functions. evidence base for implementing find that older adults, especially urban-related environmental journal Environmental Health “Our data showed that the targeted interventions aimed at women staying near greener hazards such as air pollution and Perspectives, the researchers decline in the cognitive score decelerating cognitive decline neighbourhoods would have noise and lifestyle such as stress performed a 10 years follow-up of after the 10-years follow up was in older adults residing in urban better brain health as they age. and sedentary behaviour,” said 6,500 people aged between 45 and 4.6 per cent lesser in participants areas and hence improving their Older adults, particularly lead author Carmen de Keijzer, 68 years. living in greener neighbourhoods. quality of life, the researchers women, who are closer to greener from Barcelona Institute for At three different points of time Interestingly enough, the said. – IANS

Eat more fruits, veggies to Mark Mon-Williams, Professor at the University of reduce asthma symptoms with pro-infl ammatory capacities that Leeds in Britain. may potentially worsen symptoms of For the study, the researchers examined over 300 If you have asthma, switching to asthma,” he added. children aged 4-11, who took part in computer tasks a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables The results also showed that for men to measure their co-ordination and interceptive and whole grain cereals may help in and women with asthma who adhered timing — their ability to interact with a moving reducing the symptoms like diffi culty to healthy diets, the likelihood of poorly object. in breathing, chest pain and coughing controlled symptoms was lower by 60 The tasks designed to measure eye-to-hand co- among many other things, according to per cent and 27 per cent respectively. ordination involved steering, taking aim and tracking a study. For the study, published in European objects on a computer screen. On the other hand, those who Respiratory Journal, the team analysed ROBUST: Eye-to-hand co-ordination and In the ‘interceptive timing’ task, the children had take unhealthy diets, with high data from 34,776 adults. interceptive timing are robust predictors of how a to hit a moving object with an on-screen bat. This consumption of meat, salt and sugar, Overall, men who ate a healthier diet child will perform at school. task taps into a fundamental cognitive ability — how are likely to have the poorest relief from showed a 30 per cent lower chance of the brain predicts the movement of objects through asthma symptoms, the study showed, experiencing asthma symptoms, while Better co-ordination may boost time and space. suggesting the role of healthy diet in in women with healthier diets, the child’s academic performance The researchers suggest that this skill may preventing the onset of asthma as well chance of experiencing the symptoms have provided the evolutionary foundations for as controlling problem in adults. was 20 per cent lower. If your child has better eye-to-hand co- the emergence of cognitive abilities related to “A healthy diet is mostly made up “The study adds to the evidence ordination then he or she is more likely to achieve mathematics. of a high intake of fruit, vegetables on the importance of a healthy diet in higher scores in reading, writing and maths, a new After controlling for age, the researchers found and fi bre. These have antioxidant and managing asthma and its possible role study has found. that the children who did better at the eye-to-hand anti-infl ammatory properties and in helping prevent the onset of asthma The fi ndings, published in the journal co-ordination tasks tended to have higher academic are elements in a healthy diet that in adults. Psychological Science, raises the possibility that attainment in reading, writing and maths. potentially lower symptoms,” said lead “Healthcare professionals must schools could provide extra support to children who Those with the best performance at the ‘steering researcher Roland Andrianasolo, from fi nd the time to discuss diet with their are clumsy. task’ in particular were on average nine months University of Paris 13 in France. patients, as this research suggests “The study identifi es the important relationship ahead of classmates who struggled. “In contrast, the least healthy diets it could play an important role in between a child’s ability to physically interact with “The results show that eye-to-hand co- include high consumption of meat, preventing asthma,” the researchers their environment and their cognitive development, ordination and interceptive timing are robust salt, and sugar, and these are elements noted. – IANS those skills needed by the child to think about and predictors of how well young children will perform at understand the world around them,” said co-author school,” Mon-Williams noted. – IANS 6 GULF TIMES Friday, July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY CUISINE

and tempting, nuts like cashew nuts, pistachio, walnuts, almonds are sprinkled on top. Dhoda burfi is then cut into squares and can be eaten right away or stored in airtight container for later use. You can prepare this burfi beforehand and can also serve in lunch box for your kids as a part of high energy diet. Dhoda burfi

Ingredients

Milk 4 cups Heavy cream 1 cup Sugar 2 cups Cracked wheat 4 tbsp Clarifi ed butter 1 tbsp Cashew nuts ¼ cup Almonds ¼ cup Cocoa powder 2 tbsp Cardamom powder 1 tsp Garnish Grated coconut to garnish

Method In a heavy bottom pan, stir fry the cracked wheat over medium heat, till it turns brown in colour. In a heavy bottom pan, bring milk to boil and add heavy cream, stir to avoid burning. Let it boil till the milk thickens for about 40 minutes, stir and scrape the sides to avoid burning and milk buildup. Add the cracked wheat and sugar, SWEET: Dhoda burfi is quite a simple dish and takes almost an hour to prepare. Photo by the author mix well and keep cooking over slow heat for 20-25 minutes. Add coco powder and mix well, add chopped cashew nuts, almonds and stir continuously till the mixture becomes soft like soft Gooey Dhoda burfi is an dough. The burfi should start leaving the sides and should start leaving the butter. Transfer the Dhoda burfi to a plate and fl atten it using a spatula. energy bar from Pakistan Let it stand for 30 minutes and cut into squares or rectangles in about ½ inch or desired size. s a kid, I was fond of people all over the world demand it a food item which will be easy The ingredients needed to prepare While dhoda is still warm sprinkle sweets and always from their relatives while travelling to carry around and yet provide Dhoda are milk, sugar, broken some chopped pistachio and grated enjoyed them in abroad to get them a box of this energy and nutrients required wheat, clarifi ed butter, dry fruits coconut, and press gently to stick big portions. I still popular sweet, they call it Khushabi during his wrestling sessions. He like pistachio, walnuts, cashew the pistachio on Dhoda burfi . remember when I had Dhoda. experimented and tried diff erent nuts and peanuts. The preparation Dhoda is ready to serve when it Athe dhoda burfi for the fi rst time. Khushab is a combination of two combinations of high energy foods involves soaking the broken wheat is at room temperature. Dhoda will The burfi got me mesmerised with Persian words “Khush” meaning like wheat, milk, dry fruits. He then and then cooking it in milk till it stay good for about two weeks at its gooey texture, taste and rich sweet and “Aab” meaning water, introduced this dhoda fudge cake absorbs all the milk and becomes room temperature or refrigerate in ingredients. The dish became my translating to sweet water. An old which was full of taste and served grainy and thick. Glucose is added air tight container for one to two instant favourite among all the story relates this to the Persian as an energy bar for him. Later, he to make the mixture stick together. months. other sweets. It is a dessert and invaders from the west, who fi rst commercialised the recipe and thus The dhoda burfi is almost complete Note: I used cocoa powder to sweet which is like a treat for anyone used this word to describe the water started to be known as dhoda. After when the mixture starts leaving the give some chocolatey taste and having it. Dhoda burfi ’s history is in the historical city situated on the Indo-Pak partition in 1947, his sides of the pan. In the last some colour to the Dhoda, instead you not that old and has been around the bank of Jhelum river. With the family moved to Kotkapura, Punjab, water is sprinkled to smoothen the can caramelise sugar and add to the since 1912. The dish originated in passage of time the city became India and handed over the recipe to mixture. The mixture eventually mixture for brown colour. Khushab, Pakistan. Almost all the popular for its delicious dhoda the local sweet makers in Khushab. turns brown which indicates that shops in and around the region burfi . Dhoda burfi was invented Now, khushab is the land associated the dhoda is cooked properly. After z Chef Tarun Kapoor, claim it to be their own original as a form of energy food by Hans with the origin and pride of Dhoda. cooling down, it is transferred on a Culinary Mastermind, recipe and the inventor of this dish. Raj, a local wrestler in Khushab. Dhoda is quite a simple dish and tray greased with ghee and Dhoda USA. He may be contacted at This is not just a local favourite but Conscious about his diet he wanted takes almost an hour to prepare. is spread evenly. To make it richer [email protected] Friday, July 13, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 MARKETING COMMUNITY City Centre Rotana celebrates ‘Bastille’

City Centre Rotana Doha celebrates the French National Day by reviving the French night at its famous Olive Oil restaurant, offering visitors with endless choices of delicious dishes, rich creations and special touches from the best chefs, making it an extremely memorable affair for the French community of Qatar. Furthermore, to mark the festivity, a 25% discount will be offered on the bespoke dining offerings to all French national, stated a press release. Characterised by fresh ingredients and diverse flavours, chefs at the Olive Oil Restaurant will present a variety of Mediterranean cuisine with the contemporary touch, offering guests a truly unique experience with the best of five-star authentic French cuisine. The ensemble spread can be relished at the hotel’s best restaurant with friends and family amid soothing melody playing in the background. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide selection of French specialties as well as a traditional salad corner, terrine and charcuterie display corner, fruit de mare station, fresh baked goods and soups specially curated to celebrate this special day. Visitors will also be able to taste a wide selection of French cheeses, a raclette and fondue station, and a selection of fresh quiches from the oven directly prepared at the live cooking stations. Grilled ribs will be served with a variety of sauces along with famous salmon with dill cream, and scallop dish. The main course will comprise of ingredients from the heart of French cuisine such as oyster sauce, sea fruit with creamy cream, vegetable ratatouille, dauphinoise potatoes, duck fat pomme château, and pot au feu, steak diane, navarin of lamb, barigoule of spring vegetables, and a variety of famous French sweets & savory that will take you on an delectable trip. Talking about the vast spread planned for the French Night, Martin Kendall, General Manager of Rotana Doha City Center, said, “We strive to keep pace with all public events locally and internationally, and through our culinary techniques, we are keen to establish a long lasting relationship with our guests. The French Night at the Olive Oil restaurant will give our customers the opportunity to enjoy the flavours and ingredients that reflect the breadth of famous French cuisine.”

W Doha off ers a fabulous stopover in Doha with exclusive promotions

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PREVENTION: In 2010, the Bien Unido municipality in the Philippines installed a statue of Madonna 30 metres deep on the sea FOR SALE: A boy holds an example of a tropical fish for sale at a floor in order to deter fishermen from using cyanide and dynamite. market in the Philippines. Cyanide fishing still rife in Asia, despite risks and deterrents

be easily caught while still alive. They are then In the Philippines, breaking the laws against to the fear of punishment or health risks. In By Christoph Sator sold on for use in restaurants or aquariums. poison fi shing can theoretically result in a 2010, the Bien Unido municipality installed Many are sold to restaurants outside Asia prison sentence, though such a punishment a statue of Madonna 30 metres deep on the where customers get to pick out which fi sh is yet to be given. With cyanide fi shing, the sea fl oor in order to urge fi shermen to be more ishing with cyanide remains they want to eat. Even more lucrative are fi sherman dives after the animals. Once the respectful in their treatment of nature. In a a common practice across the ornamental fi sh that will later end up in fi sh hide somewhere in the coral, the plastic deeply Catholic country, it worked. The coral Pacifi c, despite being banned. aquariums in Europe or the US. For example, bottle comes out. The poison is then sprayed has recovered signifi cantly. The authorities have used some certain damselfi sh or clownfi sh can fetch up into the hiding spot, paralysing the fi sh, Of course, simply installing a statue creative ways to deter fi shermen, but to 30 euros per kilogram. Cyanide fi shing which are then collected and brought to the won’t deter everyone. There are hopes that a Fadvocacy groups say a certifi cation system is has been banned for years in Asia, as has surface. This method is less brutal than using relatively new method of analysis could enable needed to stop the fi sh ending up on plates and fi shing with dynamite. Underwater poisonous dynamite, which is ignited in a glass bottle and the authorities to determine whether cyanide in aquariums. clouds and explosive devices have destroyed kills the fi sh so that they fl oat to the surface has been present in an expanse of water Juanito Baculao’s hands move quickly as he entire coral reefs, with the damage visible to already dead, but it’s no less destructive. by using a special electrode. The electrode demonstrates how to make the fi shing device. snorkelers in the Philippines as well as off the The poison kills not only fi sh, but also can quickly detect if there are traces of the He drills a hole in the cap of a plastic bottle, Indonesian island of Sulawesi. algae, ensuring the death of the coral, which metabolic product thiocyanate, which fi sh sticks a small piece of tubing into it and fi lls Despite the damage and the ban, however, can’t live without algae. It sometimes takes produce after a poison attack. the bottle with seawater. Then, he drops in a the cyanide fi shers still head off in their boats years before a reef is habitable again- and According to a study from Aveiro University bit of cyanide. Bottles like this are widely used every morning to take part in the illegal trade. sometimes it’s dead for good. The people in in Portugal, about 15 percent of coral fi sh in to catch fi sh in the waters off the Philippine On-the-spot fi nes of 40 euros per person the area may also suff er. Baculao, one of 1,200 pet shops in the European Union have been island of Bilangbilangan, in the Bien Unido discourage few, and there are hardly any fi shermen on Bilangbilangan, says that many caught using cyanide. Environmentalists in municipality. The devices cost only a few cents inspections. People are only seldom caught in on the island have developed abnormal types Europe are pushing for a certifi cation system. to make, but depending on the fi sh they catch, the act. of cancer. “That’s the poison,” he says. “We can’t rely on phony certifi cates saying can easily pay for themselves many times over. The head of the inspection authority for Whether cyanide is causing such illnesses the fi sh don’t come from illegal fi shing,” says Although banned, cyanide fi shing is still the Bien Unido municipality, Roberto Rosales, is unknown. There are no specifi c scientifi c Sandra Waldherr, from the advocacy group a common practice across the Pacifi c. The says, “We have 500 square kilometres of open studies to back up Baculao’s claims. He is 55 Pro Wildlife. “The animal trade should fi nally method involves spraying a cyanide mixture sea. We can’t stop illegal fi shing 100 percent. years old, fi shed with cyanide for years, and ensure that it’s not responsible for the deaths into the fi sh’s habitat to stun them, so they can Can only ensure it happens less.” remains healthy. He fi nally stopped not due of coral reefs,” she adds. – DPA

DYNAMITE FISHING: Jocel Cabansay, a Filipino fisherman holds an example of a home- made device used to catch fish with dynamite. ILLEGAL: Tropical fish for sale at a market in the Philippines caught using cyanide despite being banned. Friday, July 13, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LEISURE COMMUNITY

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Palace (3): Tamizh Padam 15 Grew; 17 Seven; 20 Chest; 22 Swan; 16 Rose; 17 Snapshot; 18 Hotel Transylvania 3: A Landmark Cinema (3): 2 (Tamil) 2pm; My Story Sing; 24 Arrange; 25 Lied; 27 Veronese; 19 Nine; 21 Step on it; Monster Vacation (2D) Soorma (Hindi) 2:30pm; (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Sun; 28 Charleston; 29 Each; 30 23 Galleon; 25 Lassie; 26 Lasso; Lullaby (2D) 5pm; The Origin; 31 The low-down. 28 Chow. 7pm; Soorma (Hindi) 9pm; Soorma (Hindi) 7pm; Lullaby Soorma (Hindi) 11:30pm. Incredibles 2 (2D) 6:45pm; (2D) 9:30pm; Soorma Landmark Cinema (1): Soorma (Hindi) 9pm; (Hindi) 11:15pm. 14 GULF TIMES Friday, July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Putting your best foot forward with right choice of footwear

fi ne pair of shoes is as essential your head in the game and rev through the to your outfi t as that steaming, day. Nothing speaks classier than a simple hot cup of morning coff ee. black pair of shoes. A versatile pair, just But the task of coupling fi ve right for completing any look, this one is a diff erent looks through the must feature in every gentleman’s wardrobe, workA week can be particularly daunting. assured to evoke a sense of savoir faire. Don’t fret anymore. Here’s a guide to sauntering into your Wednesday: Rise and grind, its Hump workplace in style with an eclectic mix of day! You got through the worst and now fashionable footwear to suit every taste it’s time to power through the rest. Clock and mood from Shashank Arya, Director, in those hours at the offi ce in style but not DAR Group (for Heel & Buckle London by at the cost of comfort. A pair of loafers is Berleigh), Rohan Batra, Managing Director, perfect to take you from excel sheets to FILA India and Kapil Mahtani, CEO, karaoke night in an instant. Tresmode. Thursday: It is throwback Thursday so Monday: The beginning of the week why not pay an ode to the 1920s shoe game is like the fi rst impression; you always in style. Sport a pair of tasseled loafers in a want to get it right. Fashionably formal deep brown tone that are a little work & little yet comfortable is the way to go. Opt for a play all the way! snazzy derby in a burnt patina hue with a perforated texture detailing and a lace-up Friday: Thank God it’s Friday! You made fastening. it through the week and now it’s time to kick it up a notch. A pair of white sneakers with Tuesday: You started the week on a high that casual Friday outfi t is the perfect choice fashion note and Day 2 should be no diff erent. to go from formal gatherings to weekend After a frenzied fi rst day, it’s time to get wanderings. — IANS

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

The clouds have finally lifted and you should be able to see clearly Your slow and steady approach may need a sharp kick in the pants Try to seek freedom and new experiences today, Gemini. This is an again, Aries. The fire is burning red hot and you’ll find people likely today, Taurus. Don’t withhold your opinions. This is a time to get it all important time for you to spread your wings and explore. Keep in to stick up for themselves more than usual. You should do the same. out on the table, despite the tension that it may cause. Strong forces mind that something or someone may be working to restrain you Arguments could be especially heated today, and interesting facts are at work, so don’t be surprised if things get a bit more heated emotionally. An opposing force is promoting war while you insist on and revolutionary information will be passed from person to person. than you’re used to. The fact is that incredible breakthroughs can be keeping things peaceful. Perhaps there’s an important lesson you Make sure you have your facts straight before you open your mouth. made through disagreements among diff erent types of people. need to learn. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

If people insist on having things their own way, let them, Cancer. Suddenly you’ve found your energy again. Your engine is oiled up You may be a bit daunted by the frenzy of energy present in the air Fighting isn’t going to do any good. This kind of reaction will only and ready to go, Leo. Put yourself in high gear and don’t let anything today, Virgo. Try not to get thrown off balance by others who may be cause more tension between you and the other person involved. stand in your way. If disagreements with others arise, try to keep more abrasive than usual. Use this as a time of release for yourself. Approaching the situation with a hostile attitude will most likely focused on the lessons that come from the situation instead of By letting others open up the cold, hard truth to you, you have the result in a lose/lose situation. If arguments do occur, try not to take dwelling on the negative aspects. Take things to a higher level and opportunity to let out your own truth as well. Unexpected events are things personally. Try your hardest to stick with the facts. don’t be afraid to suggest radical change. likely to come on the scene. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Don’t be surprised if unexpected actions from others give your heart It’s time to implement the plans you fostered as a result of internal Your mood should be quite good today, Sagittarius. Generally, you’ll a jolt today, Libra. You could find that a strong force of erratic energy processes over the past few days, Scorpio. Hop in the driver’s seat find that people will react to your tendency to take the lead. Keep in aff ects your emotions. It’s working to stir things up quite a bit. Use and take control. As you do, you may need to erect a bit of a mental mind that this also indicates that they’ll probably be more likely to your beliefs and morals as guideposts to help you navigate diff icult barrier. People could be somewhat abrasive, and your sensitive fight back. You may have the tendency to lean toward the bizarre waters. Stay true to yourself and don’t let others make decisions for nature is susceptible to harsh comments. Take things with a grain of and unconventional. The route to take today is the one that fosters you. You have the power to make very significant breakthroughs. salt. diversity and revolutionary thinking. Be a pioneer in every situation. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Be a little braver than usual today, Capricorn. Take some risks and You may have the spark that wants to light things today, Aquarius. Interaction with others may not be especially satisfying for you show others that you have the strength to accomplish anything. Indeed, there’s a fast-paced tendency to the day that is right up today, Pisces. You could get the feeling that other people don’t really There is a lively, anxious feeling to the day that could make you your ally. You should be able to accomplish quite a bit under the care as much as you thought they did. Keep in mind that everyone is restless. This energy is encouraging you to get up and get going. prevailing trends. Just make sure you’re constructive with criticism, doing the best they can. Most people aren’t as sensitive as you. They Initiate something rather than wait for someone else to take the lead. and be careful that you aren’t too abrasive toward the people you probably have no idea what sort of impact their words have on you. Don’t be afraid to fail. You’ll never succeed if you don’t try. deal with. In other words, be nice. Give others the benefit of the doubt. Friday, July 13, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Gritty Rani to be feted in Australia

ctress Rani Mukerji unmatched. As an actor, I have special fi lm for me and this honour will be honoured been blessed to have got the chance as part of the colourful Indian at the Indian Film to be a part of such amazing fi lms International Film Festival of Festival of Melbourne that have tried to make people sit Melbourne makes it even more (IFFM), presented up and think about society, the memorable,” she added. Aby the Victorian Government in need to preserve human lives and Inclusion is the theme for IFFM Australia, for her contribution to to value each individuals dreams this year, and Hichki - which cinema and for touching upon a and aspirations,” Rani said in a delves on how a woman doesn’t let social cause. statement. Tourette’s Syndrome come in the The ‘Excellence in Cinema’ She said it was humbling to way of her dreams - is a good fi t. Award this year will be given to the be honoured by the provincial IFFM Director Mitu Bhowmick actress, whose fi lm Hichki focuses government of Victoria in Australia Lang said: “Rani is a rare Indian on overcoming a physical challenge for a role that called for inclusion artiste who embodies the spirit with sheer determination and and equality of all individuals in our of ‘inclusion’ in her work and positivity. society. performances. “The power of cinema to “I’m thankful that my body of “Whether it is in fi lms like Black RECOGNITION: The ‘Excellence in Cinema’ Award will be given to Rani spread important social messages work has contributed to making or Hichki, she has championed the Mukerji, whose film Hichki focuses on overcoming a physical challenge. and enact positive changes is positive change. Hichki is a very spirit of inclusion.” – IANS

Covers aren’t meant to Kylie Jenner on the of technology, including replace the original: Sanah cover of Forbes’ ‘richest social media, to help them self-made women’ issue launch and grow businesses,” Singer Sanah Moidutty, popular as the voice said Luisa Kroll, assistant behind the songs of Hrithik Roshan-starrer Television personality, managing editor of Forbes. Mohenjo Daro, likes to come up with her own model and entrepreneur In an interview with version of hit numbers but says they are not Kylie Jenner is on the cover of Forbes, Jenner said that she meant to replace the original ones. Forbes’ “Richest Self-Made had always been allured by “I do covers of songs that I love and I enjoy the Women” issue. cosmetics, even though she process. It’s fun to interpret songs you love. Plus, Ever since Jenner founded struggled to find something to you can instantly connect with the audience with Kylie Cosmetics in February do on her own. your renditions if done right. Having said that, 2016, her company has earned “Ever since I was in sixth I’m not going to restrict myself only to covers. a revenue of $630 million. The grade, I would wear purple If I feel there’s a good original, I’ll defi nitely be 20-year-old has managed to eyeshadow. I turned to putting it up on my (YouTube) channel,” Sanah build a $900 million fortune, make-up to help me feel more told IANS in an interview. reports eonline.com confident,” she said. This is the first time Jenner Jenner also makes money What about comparisons? has been included in the from endorsements and is “Comparison is bound to happen. But Forbes’ list since it was first the youngest woman to be covers are not meant to replace the original. published in 2014. featured in the issue. She is It’s just an artiste’s interpretation of a song or a “The most successful also said to be the seventh tribute to it. Hence, I don’t get aff ected by the women entrepreneurs are most followed celebrity on SUCCESSFUL: This is the first time Kylie Jenner has been included in comparison,” she said. increasingly taking advantage Instagram. — IANS the Forbes’ list since it was first published in 2014. Shyama Meghame, which was originally sung by KS Chithra, was an instant hit amongst fans. It had crossed 1.5 million views in just two weeks of its release in May. Her latest cover song is Sreeragamo.

Does she prefer doing cover songs as it gives the freedom to choose the type of tracks that she wants? “As much as I enjoy doing a version of a song I love, I equally enjoy recording for fi lms as I get to learn a lot from the lack of familiarity,” said Sanah, who has worked with composers like A.R Rahman and Vishal-Shekhar. She is happy with the way things are working for her.– IANS

SHARING MEMORIES: played as father of in the iconic film.

27 years of Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin Main duniya ka pehla baap hun jo apni beti father , features the actress as make Anupam, Pooja nostalgic ko shaadi ke mandap se bhaagne ke liye a rich man’s daughter who elopes from home kahe raha hun’. This iconic dialogue was to be with her boyfriend. She meets Raghu, Actors Anupam Kher and Pooja Bhatt improvised on the spot. Pooja Bhatt and a struggling news reporter, who agrees to became nostalgic as their iconic fi lm Dil Hai were a delight to work with. escort her to her destination. However, the Ki Manta Nahin, which also stars Aamir Thank you Mahesh Bhatt,” Anupam tweeted. two fall in love with each other. Khan and Tiku Talsania, clocked 27 years In response to this, Pooja wrote: “And Songs like Dil hai ke manta nahin, O mere CANDID: Sanah Moidutty says she loves doing since its release on Thursday. you were and remain the best ‘daddy’ on- sapno ke saudagar, Galyat sankali sonyachi, cover songs. ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi completes 27 screen.” Adaayein bhi hain and Tu pyaar hai kisi aur years today (July 12). ‘Pooja beti bhaag jaa... The romantic drama, directed by Pooja’s ka from the fi lm became hits. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Friday, July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY Qatargas financial experts speak at seminar for IIA members

A seminar on ‘Development and Implementation of a the implementation of key internal control components. Structured Framework of Internal Controls in Oil & Gas’ He also discussed the detailed methodologies and was recently organised for the members of Institute of toolkits developed to support Qatargas system such as Internal Auditors (IIA), Qatar Chapter, an internationally self–assessment programme, issues management, audit aff iliated body for professional internal auditors, at Oryx interfaces, control catalogs, financial authority delegation Rotana, Doha. Two financial controls professionals from and policy review. He also demonstrated results of the Qatargas, Chris Guest, Head of the Tax and Financial implementation of a structured financial controls system. Controls Division, and Girish Jain, Senior Financial Girish Jain, explained to the IIA members the detailed Controls Analyst, shared their views on the topic. principles, objectives, and process of ‘Self-Assessments Rajeswar Sundaresan, an IIA Board member, welcomed and Issues Management’ as eff ective tools to assist the guests. In his address, he said, “It is a privilege to have management by providing reasonable assurance on the the speakers from Qatargas sharing their expertise and continued eff ectiveness and robustness of the internal wealth of experience for the benefit of our members.” control system. Hassan al-Mulla, President of IIA Qatar Chapter, sent Both the speakers conveyed the conceptual design and his greetings and appreciation to Qatargas for the importance of the internal controls system in successfully support, while Chris Adonis, another IIA Board member, supporting the business of Qatargas Finance and introduced the speakers. Planning Group and explained how these initiatives are Chris Guest provided key insights into the Qatargas helping the organisation in sustaining leading standards financial controls journey over the past decade, including of internal control and achieving improved compliance Chris Guest Girish Jain initial design of the COSO-based Controls Framework and benchmarks.

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