Community Community The embassy The Jamia of Spain in Millia Islamia P7 Doha recently Alumni organised a charity P20 Association gala dinner to Qatar recently support and help celebrated the 95th Syrian refugees. Foundation Day.
Sunday, March 27, 2016 Jumada II 18, 1437 AH
DOHA 18°C—31°C TODAY PUZZLES 14 & 15 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 16 Spirited soul Argentine ambassador Rossana COVER STORY Surballe loves the desert and feels at home in Qatar for its calm and cultural vistas. P4-5 DOHA WHOA: Rossana Surballe poses at the picturesque Corniche. 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.15am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.31am Zuhr (noon) 11.39am Asr (afternoon) 3.07pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.50pm Isha (night) 7.20pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) humanity, Batman embarks on a personal USEFUL NUMBERS GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy devastated the city of Metropolis. vendetta to end his reign on Earth, CAST: Ben Affl eck, Henry Cavill, The loss of life and collateral damage while the conniving Lex Luthor (Jesse Amy Adams left many feeling angry and helpless, Eisenberg) launches his own crusade DIRECTION:Zack Snyder including crime-fi ghting billionaire against the Man of Steel. SYNOPSIS: It’s been nearly two years Bruce Wayne (Ben Affl eck). Convinced since Superman’s (Henry Cavill) colossal that Superman is now a threat to THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza
Emergency 999 EVENTS Aspire Water Polo Competition 2016 for using clothing from the latest fashion Worldwide Emergency Number 112 two days from 2pm to 8 pm. The Qatar collections inspired by the season’s focus Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Qatar Concours D’elegance National Water Polo Team will participate on pastel colours and Noor’s art to bring Ooredoo Telephone Assistance 111 DATE: March 29-April 2 in the competition with 4-5 teams. to life everyday living scenes in a playful Local Directory 180 VENUE: Katara beach Registration is free. The competition is way. International Calls Enquires 150 Gulf Qatari Classic Cars Association open for males aged 16 years and above. Time 141, 140 will organise Qatar Concours D’elegance Multiple teams will participate in the Spring Exhibition MIA Doha International Airport 40106666 2016 for the fi rst time in Qatar. The competition. DATE: Until July 16 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 exhibition will feature some of the most TIME: 10:30am- 5pm Medical Commission 44679111 prominent rare cars of great historical Animal Park VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 value, sports cars that have achieved DATE: Until April 2 An exhibition of 15 contemporary Qatar Airways 44496000 record numbers in the world, as well as TIME: 4pm Chinese artists, curated by internationally Weather Forecast 44656590 cars that are designed as a showpiece VENUE: Qatar Sports Club acclaimed New York-based Chinese Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222 in more than 20 Arab and European Animal Park features animatronic artist Cai Guo-Qiang, will be on view at 44393333 countries. models of dinosaurs and other large the QM Gallery Al Riwaq. The exhibition Qatar General Electricity and animals. The park is located on an empty will be the major highlight presented in Water Corporation 44845555 Family Fun Fridays lot near the Qatar Sports Club in West the context of the Qatar China 2016 Year 44845464 DATE: Until April 1 Bay. This park is inspired by Jurassic Park of Culture. Artworks exemplifying each Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 TIME: 3:30pm and includes; animatronic Dinosaur, and every artist’s unique artistic language 44593363 VENUE: The Pearl-Qatar King Kong and Godzilla models as tall as and methodology will be displayed in Qatar Assistive Technology Family Fun Fridays are back! Now at 8m. An area for children is also available individual galleries. Centre 44594050 Porto Arabia 18 La Croisette (between The for fun interactions with smaller robotic Qatar News Agency 44450205 Frozen Yoghurt Factory and Al Tabkha animal models. Chinese Silk Art 44450333 Restaurant) at The Pearl-Qatar. Join DATE: Until May 9 Q-Post – General Postal us this Friday for a variety of amusing Spring Summer 2016 Collection VENUE: QM Gallery in Katara Corporation 44464444 activities that include: Juggler, Clown DATE: March 31 The second major exhibition of the Qatar University 44033333 Balloon Twister, Cotton Candy & Popcorn TIME: 7pm-9pm Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture, ‘Silks Distribution, Face Painting, and much VENUE: The Gate Mall, West Bay from the Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’, more! The exciting launch event will be presents silk as a theme, and as a special open to the public on March 31 at local product of Zhejiang that played an Aspire Water Polo Competition The Gate Mall, for which Salam and important role in trade along the Silk DATE: April1-2 Noor have fused art and fashion in a Road. The exhibition highlights ancient te Unqu TIME: 2pm-8pm museum-type installation called ‘The and modern Chinese silk works, with uo ot VENUE: Swimming Pool at Aspire Fashion Dream House’. The exhibition around 100 pieces due to be showcased at Q e Dome will feature various spaces from a house the QM Gallery in Katara over a period of It is good for us Aspire Zone Foundation will organise setting (living room, garden, bedroom), 6 weeks.
to keep some account of Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change our prayers, that we may not unsay them in our practice. Mall Cinema (1): Batman Vs. Vs. Superman (2D) 7pm; Khanet Superman (2D) 2.30pm; The El Yek (Arabic) 9.45pm; Rocky — Matthew Henry Invitation (2D) 5.15pm; Every Handsome (Hindi) 11.30pm. Secret Thing (2D) 7pm; Batman (2D) 7pm; Khanet El Yek (Arabic) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Vs. Superman (2D) 9pm; Rocky 9.30pm; Maheshinte Prathikaaram Every Secret Thing (2D) 2.30pm; The Handsome (Hindi) 11.30pm. (Malayalam) 11.15pm. Invitation (2D) 4pm; Khanet El Yek Mall Cinema (2): Kung Fu Panda 3 Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (Arabic) 5.45pm; Rocky Handsome (2D) 2.15pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 2.45pm; (Hindi) 7.30pm; Every Secret Thing 4pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 5.30pm; (2D) 9.45pm; Every Secret Thing (2D) Community Editor 5.30pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 8.15pm; 11.30pm. Kamran Rehmat 8.15pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 11pm. Asian Town Cinema: Maheshinte e-mail: [email protected] 11pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Prathikaaram (Malayalam) 5.45, 6.45, Telephone: 44466405 Mall Cinema (3): Rocky Handsome (2): Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 2pm; 8, 9, 10.15 & 11.15pm; Puthiya Niyamam (Hindi) 2.15pm; Kapoor & Sons (Hindi) Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D) 3.30pm; (Malayalam) 6.45, 9 & 11.30pm; Rocky Fax: 44350474 4.30pm; Batman Vs. Superman Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 5.15pm; Batman Handsome (Hindi) 6.30, 9 & 11.30pm. Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 COMMUNITY 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY COVERCOVER SSTORYT “I am in love with this place” —Rossana Surballe, Argentine ambassador
I like how people run to help you whenever you are in any trouble in the desert and show solidarity
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
FINDING PEACE: Rossana Surballe says she loves practicing meditation in the desert in Qatar.
fi rst ever ambassadorial posting as “I like meditation and for me half years of her posting in Qatar, her in 2000 before working as a lawyer By Umer Nangiana her country’s fi rst ambassador to desert is a very special place. I fi rst in the Middle East. and journalist besides serving at Qatar came with the opportunity to practice yoga every day. We also “I had never been to the desert diff erent positions in public sector. discover her love of the desert. practice yoga there. Last year, a yoga before and I am in love with this Before coming to Qatar, she was he has had plenty of fi rsts It provided Rossana Surballe, instructor friend of mine visited from place. I like to remain close to in charge of trade and economic in Qatar. While diplomacy ambassador of Argentina to Qatar, Argentina and we practiced yoga in nature and this is a diff erent kind of aff airs at her country’s embassy features prominently with a unique opportunity to the desert. It was great,” Surballe tells experience,” says the ambassador. in Mexico. In September 2013, she among them, others are practice meditation, a habit she has Community as she sheds light on her Born in 1964, Surballe join the arrived in Doha with a mission to Sequally exhilarating. Her been following regularly in life. experiences in more than two and diplomatic services of her country set up Argentina’s embassy here. Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
“I really enjoy the spirit of Ramadan. It is an opportunity to get in touch with God or with your own soul and that is very touching,” says the ambassador, who is thankful for the immense love she has received from the people of Qatar during her stay in the country for trips of cultural troupes and musicians from Argentina to Qatar. Argentina, Surballe says, has much more than just Tango (a World Heritage) to off er. It is a big country with diverse cultures in diff erent parts and produces great TOURISM POTENTIAL: Ambassador Surballe has a tourism promotion section at the embassy that advises people on tourism attractions in Argentina. musicians. Photo by Umer Nangiana Herself an ardent fan of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), “We had to work from scratch. I people on tourism attractions in that is diff erent from my customs,” see the world,” she explains. The in general, and classical music, had to focus not just on developing Argentina. says Surballe. ambassador says she has received in particular, Surballe says the bilateral relations with Qatar but In Qatar, she likes Katara Cultural And this was the primary reason immense love from the people of embassy has planned a number also building up the embassy and Village, not just for its architectural she chose a diplomatic career. “You Qatar during her stay in the country. of events in Qatar this year, the that part has really been a learning magnifi cence, but for its role in get an opportunity to represent your Food and music, she believes, Bicentennial year of Argentina as an experience,” alludes Surballe. promoting cultures from diff erent country in the world. It gives you are the easiest and fastest ways to independent country. She has since been spearheading countries through events. Besides the chance to live in other countries connect with a culture. Through The fi rst of them is coming up the diplomatic mission as the other things, Surballe says she and meet diff erent people and to her embassy, she regularly arranges next month with a ‘Rocio Perez and fi rst ambassador of Argentina in experienced Ramadan for the fi rst Leandro Rouco Duet, folk and tango Qatar. As a diplomat, it was her time here in Qatar. show in Drama Theatre at Katara to fi rst ever posting in this region and “It was a lot of fi rsts here in Qatar be followed by Argentina’s National she feels she has learnt a lot from for me. I like Ramadan. I really Day celebrations on May 25. the experience, which is “very enjoy the spirit of Ramadan. It is The ambassador says her important for your evolution as a an opportunity to get in touch with country has a small but very person.” God or with your own soul and that active community in Qatar. Most The culture attached with is very touching,” says Surballe, of the 200 or more Argentinians the desert, for instance, has a who loves travelling, and that too living in Qatar are professionals special place in her heart. “I by herself. working in diff erent sectors such as like how people run to help you She likes driving and is a fan of aviation, engineering, oil and gas, whenever you are in any trouble speed, always keen on travelling by public sector, food and hospitality in the desert and show solidarity. car. Whenever she goes to Europe, industry and sports. I have seen the falconry festival she gets hold of one and hits the Her country imports LNG in Sealine and what I enjoy the road with no particular plans or from Qatar and exports multiple most is to see how falconry travels destinations in mind. While in products in return. In 2015, from one generation to the other,” Qatar, she likes to take a stroll along Argentina exported to Qatar Surballe says, sitting in her neat the aesthetically adorned avenues products worth about QAR 115 office space equally divided in The Pearl Qatar. Corniche also million. Surballe says Argentina has between her work-station and the attracts her. a very well developed agriculture sitting area. She likes Souq Waqif and mostly sector and looks forward to have She keeps the maps of Argentina takes visiting family and friends enhanced agriculture and food at hand. Sifting through a from Argentina to one of the many security cooperation with Qatar. variety of them, she points to traditional eateries of the souq, Surballe says her country can multiple tourism attractions and off ering cuisines from diff erent also off er expertise in oil and gas destinations in diff erent parts countries. For herself, she mostly sector besides sports. Her personal of Argentina. “We have all four prefers heating healthy and organic. favourite sport is football and seasons and all kinds of landscape. Surballe does however, have Argentinian star player Lionel Depending on your interest, you a taste for Japanese and Arabic Messi is her favourite player. can explore the country with cuisines. And she says she fi nds She watched from Doha when her excellent facilities available for ample options in Doha. This national team made it to the fi nals tourists,” details Surballe. diversity is something she loves of the World Cup 2014 before losing The number of young Qatari about Qatar. to Germany. “We did our best. people and families going to “I really enjoy the possibility This is how life is. I believe you Argentina from Doha for tourism of meeting people from so many have to give your best every day, has been steadily increasing, she diff erent nationalities here. I am but you can’t control everything. says. She has a tourism promotion someone who enjoys diversity and FALCON CHRONICLES: Rossana Surballe, seen with with a falcon here, says Sometimes others are good as well,” section at the embassy that advises I love it whenever I fi nd something she loves the culture of the desert and its people. reasons Surballe. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY WEATHER ADDICT
ALARMING: The annual growth rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, as announced earlier this month, jumped by 3.05 parts per million during 2015, the largest year-to-year increase in 56 years of research. Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Global warming: Hurtling towards the cut off point pouring vast amounts of carbon dioxide into was one of the strongest ever recorded, so locally absorbed or emitted by nearby plants By Steff Gaulter the atmosphere, this aim is now looking it would be expected that it would have a or soils. ludicrously optimistic. fairly large impact on the global temperature This remote location tells us that the Temperature records have continued to readings. amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere t’s getting hot, and I don’t just mean tumble this year too. Across the globe, the However, El Nino alone cannot be held is still rising. In March last year, the reading in Qatar. There have been a number of average surface temperature in January was responsible for the entire increase in reached 400 parts per million for the global temperature records that have 1.15C warmer than the average temperature temperature. The years 2011 to 2015 was the fi rst time ever. Over 2015 as a whole, the been broken recently and the heat is for the month. This is a larger margin than warmest fi ve-year period on record, but El measurements jumped by 3.05 parts per showing no sign of letting up. Last year had ever been seen before, in any month. Nino only emerged in 2015, so cannot have million, the largest year-to-year increase Iwas the warmest on record; the temperature A new record was set, but one that didn’t had an eff ect in the climate in the preceding since records began 56 years ago. was approximately 1C above the pre- stand for long. Just one month later, February years. Again, part of this increase will have been industrial average. This is the period between 2016 was 1.35C higher than the February The only thing that could account for such due to the El Nino conditions in the Pacifi c. 1880-1899, just before humans started average, smashing the January record into a dramatic rise in temperature is the huge During El Nino, plants respond to the changes pouring vast amounts of carbon dioxide and smithereens. increase in our atmosphere of carbon dioxide in the weather, and there are also a dramatic other gases into the atmosphere. This average Even without the activities of man, and other gases, known as greenhouse increase in the number of wildfi res. This leads is used as a baseline to see how much human global temperatures would be expected to gases. The eff ect of greenhouse gases is not to an increase in carbon dioxide, but not all activity has increased the temperature of the be higher than average at the moment. The a new discovery. For over 120 years it has of its increase can be brushed quite so neatly planet. global measurements are always enhanced been known that they trap the sun’s heat under the carpet. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate during an El Nino event. El Nino is the within our atmosphere and increase the The amount of carbon dioxide in Change (the IPCC) recommends that the name given to the warming of the surface temperature, but despite that, vast volumes the atmosphere is still increasing, and global temperature should not be allowed waters of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a natural of them are pumped into the atmosphere therefore the amount of heat trapped in our to increase more than 2C above the pre- phenomenon which happens every two to every year. atmosphere has to increase as well. This will industrial average. It is thought that an seven years, and has a knock on effect on The greenhouse gas that accounts for lead to a rise in the number of heatwaves, increase of more than this would bring the weather around the planet. Southern approximately three quarters of the warming droughts and fl oods across the globe. We catastrophic changes to sea levels, food Africa and Australia often experience caused by human activity is carbon dioxide. appear to be hurtling towards the agreed production and water reserves. Even a a drought, whereas Argentina and the For this reason the exact volume of the gas is maximum increase of 2C at an alarming pace. 2C rise is likely to result in a dangerous southern US states are usually inundated tightly monitored. The offi cial measurements My son is only one year old. I wonder what increase in droughts, fl oods and heatwaves, with rain. for this are taken at Mauna Loa Observatory changes he will see during his lifetime. but it is thought to still be tolerable for As well as disrupting the weather in many in Hawaii. It might sound like a strange place the majority of plants and animals on the parts of the globe, El Nino also releases large to take readings, but it is thought that taking (The author is Senior Weather Presenter planet. Considering that global temperatures amounts of heat from the ocean. This heat measurements on the slopes of a volcano, at Al Jazeera English channel. She can be have already risen to 1C above the pre- results in the enhanced global temperature surrounded by many kilometres of bare lava, contacted on steff [email protected] industrial level, and globally we are still readings. At its peak, the current El Nino will eliminate the problem of the gas being or on Twitter at @WeatherSteff ) Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Spanish embassy hosts charity event for Syrian refugees
SPEECH: Ambassador of Spain Ignacio Escobar speaking at the event. The Flamenco performance.
event went to Qatar Red Crescent Society valued at 5000 US dollars (courtesy of their auction, and also contributed her talent By Umer Nangiana (QRCS). local manager Noemi); bags and a gala dress as the most significant representative of Through the funds collected from from designer Adolfo Dominguez; and a modern Qatari music. each table at the event, ‘From Qatar to cocktail dress from Pronovias donated by Al The event also featured a Flamenco he embassy of Spain in Doha, Syria through Spain,’ the QRCS will be Mana Fashion. performance by Spanish artistes and Dana’s with the support of partners and supporting its Health Care for Syria Some other items came from the own compositions, played by Doha String volunteers, recently organised Program providing medical services, generosity of firms such as LuLu, with Quartet complemented by the Syrian a charity gala dinner to support temporary housing and vaccines to Syrian 15 baskets full of high quality products, virtuoso violinist and composer, Maias and help Syrian refugees. The families, contributing to help population in including precious liquid gold from Alyamani, who amazed the audience with Tdonations and funds raised through the those areas not torn by war. Andalucía, Spanish olive oil; and Turkish his talent. QRCS was selected as a partner by Airlines, which donated two business class the Spanish embassy as it belongs to the tickets. International Red Cross and Red Crescent “The Spanish society has a culture of Movement, and is a perfect example of commitment to the most diverse causes; for interaction between different cultures instance, there are five million volunteers with the aim of achieving a common in Spain (twice the population of Qatar) and humanitarian goal. 12% of the Spanish population is currently “We can leave the room tonight with the taking volunteer actions,” the ambassador satisfaction of knowing that thanks to our told the audience. contribution, children will be vaccinated, “Another fact we are particularly proud people will be treated, medicines will be of is organ donation. You will agree that distributed, and shelters will be given there is no greater solidarity than to to protect from cold and humidity,” said donate life. Few people know that for Spanish ambassador Ignacio Escobar at the more than two decades Spain has been event. a world leader in organ donation and Besides music performances, the event transplantation. Spain reached a rate of 35 featured a silent auction. The items of donors per million population while the auction were a representation of the the EU average is 19 and the US 25,” he Spanish and Qatari community and its added. generosity. The Spanish model has been transferred They included a football signed by all the to many other countries worldwide and has members of the Spanish national team that inspired the legislation of the European won the European Cup in 2012, donated Union, said the ambassador. by Ivan Bravo from Aspire, three pairs of “This fact of the Spanish solidarity in football shoes belonging to ex-Barcelona combination with the generous spirit of football player and present Al Sadd player Qatar, where there is a real culture of fund Xavi Hernandez, a signed shirt from two raising, gave me the impulse to get in touch leading Spanish MotoGP champions, with one of the most generous persons my Marquez and Pedrosa (courtesy of Juan wife and I have met in Doha, Dana Alfardan Baquero, new manager of Losail Circuit) and her husband Sultan,” ambassador and a tennis ball signed by the 2016 Total Escobar said. Open Champion Carla Suarez Navarro. The ambassador said from the moment The auction also included items such as they approached Dana with the idea of paintings from Qatari and other Arab artists the event, her involvement along with the from Dana and from the International Art support of her family, especially of her Center (courtesy of Emiry Gems); paintings mother Shafiqa and her aunt Noor, have from two Spanish artists living in Doha, made this event possible. The football signed by all the members of the Nines Monago and Maxi (courtesy of Dana contributed with her time and the Spanish national team that won the European Toscana); an antique painting, especially dinner at the event. But that was not all, Cup in 2012. delivered from gallery Palisandro in Spain, she came up with the idea of the silent The signed jersey at the silent auction. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY Reinventing existing garments Lecture on luxury redesign brand at VCU-Q in first week of April. By Anand Holla
Two of the refashioned works of Decontoured.
Kristina Spirk
ashion gurus dissecting design?” says a note by VCU-Q on giving them a contemporary As for her brand’s philosophy, 17th Annual Fashion Show ‘Reach’, the next big thing in the lecture. design and shape,” a note reads, another note explains, “We could which is hosted by Salam at The design are many, but only Spirk combines her vision “Our Bespoke Service provides an tell you now what we think about Gate Mall, from April 12 to April 14, a few give a good, long with metadesign principles to exciting, collaborative experience life and fashion, or something about from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. “Reach thought to the reinventing spearhead her second fashion that invites clients to become our craftsmanship and plans for showcases the work of VCU-Q ofF the very process of design. label, Decontoured. “As a person co-creators in the design process, the future, but life doesn’t reside in fashion design sophomores, juniors Milan-based fashion designer specialised in the visual presentation so that garments, once created, the plans that we are making, but and seniors, launching graduates Kristina Spirk believes that behind of words, thoughts and feelings, I refl ect perfectly both your physical in the moments that we are living. into professional careers. The show every great design, there is an even see no better way to present mine contours and personality.” Poetry doesn’t reside in the text, but will present a line-up of distinct greater story, and through her work to you than through ‘Decontoured’, The Milan-based Decontoured in its being read, heard and felt. The and individual creative looks that and philosophy, explores the idea of the brand I founded. Every garment, collaborates with the fi nest artisans value of a garment doesn’t reside the students have researched, what design should be. picture and pixel represents my and producers, keeping traditional in its fabric, but in its being worn experimented with, and now present Spirk, who specialises in luxury vision of fashion developed over 13 techniques and craftsmanship alive, and woven into stories that become for the audience,” says VCU-Q on its womenswear, will present a lecture years in the industry and underlines and combining them with the latest unforgettable.” website. titled Rethinking “Design: A Luxury my desire to introduce design that is design technology. “We exist to Stories that tell you about Rami al-Ali, a Syrian-born Metadesign Brand” at the Virginia both memorable and meaningful,” provide an alternative holistic luxury relationships between you and the fashion designer currently based Commonwealth University in Qatar Spirk says in a note on her work and experience, and to create meaningful garment creator, between you and in Dubai will be the guest designer. (VCU-Q) Atrium at 6pm on April 6. concepts on her website. garments without adding more the previous owner and about all of “He will be in attendance all three The entry is free. Decontoured is the fi rst luxury waste to the planet,” the note says, the events in the past that bring you nights and will showcase his most “As designers we are trained and fashion label that functions as “Emotional, ethical, collaborative emotions now,” the note continues, recent ready-to-wear collection. His given special skills to invent and a Meta Designer and provides a and innovative, Decontoured is “Our philosophy doesn’t reside in designs are popular with celebrities create new products to increase bespoke service for redesigning unique among luxury fashion this text, but in our relationship with and athletes around the world and consumption. But in the 21st century existing garments that have brands. For us, true luxury is the you and your garment that was given have been worn by Beyoncé, Natasha do we really need new products? exceptional, symbolic value for freedom never to accept without a new life to become part of your Beddingfi eld, Kerry Washington Should we continue to function as their owners, but need to be given a questioning, to preserve our values new stories.” and Petra Nemcova,” VCU-Q says. designers of the past or should we new life. “We decontour garments and contour ourselves and our reality Speaking of fashion and new Tickets will be on sale April 1 at fi nd a way to reinvent the process of – preserving their heritage, while the way we desire.” stories, VCU-Q will roll out its www.qatar.vcu.edu/events Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY
The winners from International School of London-Qatar. Scenes from the competition.
The four finalists at CMU-Q. Over 250 students participate in CMU-Q’s inaugural Pi Day competition
atar high schoolers with an 20, with over 250 students participants College, one from Tariq bin Ziad Boys’ Nam and mentored by Kalyani Shankar. aptitude for math celebrated representing more than 50 independent and School and one from the International The competition was organised to Pi Day early this month with a international schools. Working in teams School of London Qatar. help promote science and mathematics competition at CMU-Q. Pi is of four, students were given two hours to The final round consisted of 16 rounds education in Qatar by bringing students the symbol π, which represents answer 60 multiple choice mathematics of questions. In each round, a mathematics together to exchange ideas and foster a Qthe ratio of the circumference questions covering a wide range of topics question was presented to all teams, who sense of community. of a circle to its diameter, which is from the high school curriculum. The four then had 90 seconds to come up with the Carnegie Mellon Qatar offers approximately 3.14. Pi Day is celebrated on teams with the highest scores were invited solution. Placing first was the team from undergraduate programmes in biological March 14 (3/14). back to CMU-Q to participate in the final the International School of London Qatar, sciences, business administration, The preliminary round of the round, which took place on March 12. The consisting of students Ali Abdeen, Abdulla computational biology, computer science, competition took place on February top four teams included two from Doha al-Rumaihi, Go Eun Heo, and Dongwon and information systems. Grand Hyatt appoints new executive assistant manager rand Hyatt Doha Hotel guests, in the consistent quality of played a key role to increase overall & Villas has appointed our cuisine and service and in the guest satisfaction in the entire Tufan Kobanbay as the welcome we off er.” hotel. new executive assistant Tufan pursued an education in Tufan is responsible for manager. Tufan is a tourism and hotel management in planning, organising, and GTurkish national bringing over 20 Bilkent University in Turkey and controlling the work of the Food years of experience with 10 years then started his career with Hyatt and Beverage division, ensuring in Hyatt. in Grand Hyatt Istanbul in 2000 the smooth, effi cient and up-to- Kobanbay brings his personal as a waiter where he has proven standards running of the hotel’s touch and international experience his passion for hospitality and facilities and food and beverage to Grand Hyatt Doha’s executive worked his way up the hospitality outlets, as well as maintaining high team, elevating the city’s ladder with regular promotions. professional standards of quality benchmark for restaurants and He joined Hyatt Regency Almaty in and service. banquet events. Kazakhstan as Director of Food and Located minutes from the “I believe Hyatt represents one Beverage and then moved to Grand business areas of Doha and the new of the ultimate benchmarks of Hyatt Muscat, Oman, where he was district of West Bay Lagoon, Grand excellence in hospitality, and I promoted to Executive Assistant Hyatt Doha promises the very best could not have a fi ner company for Manager and worked closely in innovative and authentic dining continuing the career I loved and I with Grand Hyatt Doha’s current in Doha. Distinct in style and wanted to pursue, especially here in General Manager, Christoph off ering exceptional service, the Doha,” explains Tufan. “The brand Franzen. Before joining Grand restaurants and lounges exhibit the assists us with high standards in Hyatt Doha, Tufan worked four culinary excellence for which Hyatt its approach to taking care of our years in Grand Hyatt Goa where he hotels are renowned worldwide. Tufan Kobanbay 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY Best Buddies Qatar members mark World Down Syndrome Day
est Buddies Qatar all the opportunities for self- members aged 7 to development, education, work and 12 marked World communication. A lot of them have Down Syndrome Day extraordinary skills and gifts. We by planting fl owers are thankful to Estedama Qatar Bin Dahal Al Hamam Park. The National Program for Sustainable members were from the following Development and its Chairman institutions: A Wafa, Maymoona, of the Board of Directors, Sheikha Al Tamakoun, Al Andalus and Qatar Noora al-Thani, for making this Center for Autism. event happen and bring joy to our The event was supported by members.” Estedama Qatar National Program Faiza al-Muganni, a mathematics for Sustainable Development. teacher at Al Andalus Primary Thirty of its representatives joined School, said: “We are very glad to BBQ members in the activity. have Best Buddies Qatar Club in Qasim Radaideh, CEO of our school. They hold numerous Estedama, said, “Our mission is to activities and make children merge all sectors of the community. happier. Today’s event has had a One of them is special needs very positive infl uence on them.” people. We intend to encourage Mariam al-Saff ar, the support more people of our community to department teacher at Maymoona support persons with intellectual Primary School, said, “We are developmental disabilities.” thankful for such a nice activity Laalei Abu Alfain, the Executive today. It is a great idea, to plant Director of Best Buddies Qatar, fl owers. Best Buddies Qatar said, “World Down Syndrome Day helps enable friendships among is important to mark. Persons with our children, inspire them to be such disability are even particles more confi dent and believe in in the community. They must have themselves.” Children participating in the flower-planting activity.
ISL Qatar visits QSL participates in Dhreima event Ministry of Education
Students from the International School of London Qatar (ISL Qatar) recently got the honour to present a bouquet of flowers to Fawzeya al-Khater, Director of Education of the Ministry of Education, in celebration of Mother’s Day. ISL Qatar is a leading IB World School in Doha. The school is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The Qatar Stars League recently took part in a special event organised by Qatar Orphans Foundation, Dhreima. The two-day event took place at Aspire Park, which saw QSL footballers take part in the event with the children. Players such as Ibrahim al-Ghanim and Fhaid al-Shammari of Al Gharafa were joined by fellow players Abdelkarim Hassan of Al Sadd and Majdi Siddiq of Al Sailiya. The players took some time out for an afternoon of sporting activities along with a game of football with the children, before presenting them some gifts. Dhreima expressed their thanks and appreciations to the QSL for taking part in the event. QSL Community Relations Off icer Nasser al- Kuwari said: “The QSL is always keen to participate in the community events and activities in order to interact with all levels of society.” Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 COMMUNITY
The winners with their awards. NU-Q recognises students work in ‘media and research’
esearch and media exhibit their work and to receive al-Harthy’s for “On the Meaning of Independent — Shahnawaz Zali and director, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar projects by students recognition from a panel of the Word Knickerbocker”; Script Yazan Abugaida’s “100 Steps – Sou University. at Northwestern independent experts.” — James Copplestone Farmer’s Qadam”; News — Anzish Mirza’s “I was extremely impressed with University in Qatar (NU- The award categories refl ect the for “Pawtney Way”; Journalistic “Culture Enclosed Within Walls”; the quality of entries for this year’s Q) were awarded for university’s media, communications Writing — Silma Suba for “The and Multimedia — Jueun Choi and NU-Q Media and Research Awards,” excellenceR at its sixth annual Media and liberal arts programmes. The Orenda Project: Bringing Education Sara Sawar’s “Religious Tolerance said Simon Ferguson, group chief and Research Awards recently. overarching themes were “The to Pakistani Slums in Qatar”. operating offi cer for Resolution At an awards ceremony held Written Word” and “The Image.” Research and Analysis; Among the judges were Yaser Films. “The stories were engaging, in Education City, students were Entries were nominated by faculty Humanities — Ifath Sayed’s for Bishr, executive director of strategy emotive and really well told. Bravo recognised for exceptional work in and through self-submission, and “Women Correspondents at War”; & development, Al Jazeera; students and faculty at NU-Q.” several categories including poetry/ the winners were selected by an and Research and Analysis, Social Abdoulaye Diop, associate research “I fi nd this event to be of utmost prose, journalistic writing, research independent panel of expert judges Science — Jueun Choi’s “The professor, Social and Economic importance,” said Najlaa al-Khulaifi , and analysis, documentary, and from local and international media Politics of Rentier Benefi ts and Survey Research Center, Qatar NU-Q Student Union President, multi-media. infl uencers and outlets, as well Permanent Residency in Qatar”. University; Dr Omar El Farouk class of 2017, communications. “These awards showcase as governmental organisations. In work on “The Image,” the Boukhris, director Post Award, Qatar “It encourages us to create and the research capabilities of our Competition was strong for winners are: Documentary — Aisha National Research Fund; Dr Claudia grow. We will be adding more students in the fi elds of media and the awards with more than 45 al-Muhannadi’s “Makh’b”; Fiction Lux, director, Qatar National opportunities for students to research,” said Everette E Dennis, nominations across the two themes. — Muhammad Faizan Shakir, Library; Amal Mohammed al-Malki, showcase their work and are excited dean and CEO of NU-Q. “This is For “The Written Word,” the Vibhav Gautam and Urooj Azmi’s dean, Translation and Interpretation to show the public the calibre of our an opportunity for the students to winners are: Poetry/Prose — Alya “The Tamaashbeens – Duniya Re”; Institute, HBKU; Abdullah Baabood, student work.”
Bouzouki Nights make a return at InterContinental Doha
InterContinental Doha is bringing two nights of ravishing Greek festival to Doha next week: on lots of plates smashing and dance the nights away in the captivating rhythm of our guest Greek March 31 and April 1. The hotel says it will be a “unique occasion” to experience traditional Greek band. Come and sway away with us at this not-to-be-missed event, happening at Mykonos lawn custom at the sounds of spectacular live Bouzouki music. “Dive into flavourful array of delicious of InterContinental Doha,” says the hotel. The buff et dinner starts at 8pm until midnight and the authentic Greek dishes especially prepared by our Greek culinary team. Get carried away with tickets are priced at QR250 per person. Seen here are images from last year’s Bouzouki Nights. 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY MOTORING Cadillac Middle East announces pricing for first-ever CT6
adillac has extended the with standard All Wheel Drive and top of its range with the a broad range of high-technology 2017 Cadillac Touring systems and luxury touches. 6 sedan, which begins The fi rst-ever CT6 presents a to arrive at the region’s wide range of options and price CCadillac showrooms this summer. points which will draw new buyers Through the integration of to the brand and satisfy existing new technologies, the fi rst-ever customers looking to upgrade to the Cadillac CT6 creates a new formula latest from Cadillac. for the range-topping sedan and The Cadillac CT6 sedan takes substantially expands the Cadillac drivers to a higher threshold of portfolio. involvement, with technologies Thanks to pioneering new to enhance situational awareness, vehicle manufacturing and design chassis systems – including active methods, the CT6 achieves technologies – that make the most dynamic performance, effi ciency of control in all conditions, and and agility previously unseen in powertrains led by an all-new large luxury cars. The CT6 product Cadillac Twin Turbo engine. line similarly aims to refresh and The rigid, lightweight broaden the range of consumers in architecture provides a crucial the prestige class of luxury sedans. foundation for the sedan’s In the Middle East market, segment-challenging agility, the 2017 Cadillac CT6 sedan will enhanced by active-on-demand be available in two trim levels at all-wheel drive, active rear steering launch, with the Luxury trim priced and Magnetic Ride Control on the from USD 63,300, and the highest available Active Chassis System. level CT6 Platinum model starting The 2017 Cadillac CT6. Cadillac has made technological at USD 78,800. strides with in-cabin advances, as “The CT6 is Cadillac’s take on well, including the Rear Camera the prestige sedan, combining Middle East. “Our pricing strategy performance and technological The Middle East will initially Mirror, Enhanced Night Vision space and luxury with agile driving furthers our competitive edge, and advances customers in this segment receive two engine choices, both technology and the pioneering dynamics,” said Felix Weller, refl ects the CT6’s comprehensive appreciate and expect from coupled to a state-of-the-art GM- 34-speaker Bose Panaray audio Managing Director of Cadillac package that off ers the style, Cadillac,” Weller added. built 8-speed transmission and system. The soft embrace of a Lincoln MKX
liding into the soft embrace the door of your 2016 Lincoln MKX traditional senses, is in actuality a ensconced in the plush surroundings process that can be broken down into of a new luxury vehicle for with a satisfying clunk and separate complex series of modalities that of a Lincoln? Touching the soft, 13 stages. the fi rst time can often be yourself from the outside world while include pressure, skin stretch, supple leather? What constitutes The last step, cutting, is the most a sensory overload. The cocooning yourself in a vehicle that vibration and temperature, that this fi ne accoutrement making critical. Cutting leather is therefore illuminating welcome becomes an extension of you, that is feedback information from receptors it so rewarding to touch? Where a highly skilled job. The cutter must elemenSts, the rich aroma of the known as haptic perception. via sensory nerves, through tracts does it come from and how is it appreciate what characteristics of the leather wrapped around a 22-way To get a better understanding of in the spinal cord and fi nally into selected? One of the leathers used leather are desired in each panel and seat, an array of buttons entreating materials close at hand, shutting the brain. This complex procedure in MKX comes from the west coast must therefore consider where each to be pressed, the delicate wood one’s eyes allows the sense of touch includes haptic perception that of Scotland. From a town outside panel fi ts into the fi nal design of the fi nishes that cry out to be stroked, to be become more intense, more able can be best described as active Glasgow called Bridge of Weir, the chair, seat or sofa, in order to make the evocation of a sense that this is a to determine minuscule changes in exploration of the world adjacent to company’s namesake. the fi nal product. As no two hides are unique place, unlike any other. the materials surface. This is because one’s body. The Scottish based manufacturer exactly the same. That enhanced feeling of wellbeing the seemingly simple process of But why does it feel more of leather hides’ highly sought after Characteristic marks of the hides’ that washes over you as you close touch, considered one of the fi ve intense when we close our eyes? products are regarded as one of the natural origin are healed scars, neck The reduction of another sense most environmentally low-carbon growth marks, veins, abrasions is the obvious answer, but the leathers, Bridge of Weir uses a unique and areas of diff erent fi bre density somatosensory system (the organic tanning method that is free or hair pore structure will impact mechanism our brain uses to evaluate of chromium. This creates a product immediately on which hides will touch) is diff erent to the other senses that is recyclable at the end of its and won’t be initially selected for – the receptors for these are clustered lifecycle and by-products that are the following stages. These occur in the head, the touch receptors environmentally sustainable through in all hides, however their numbers are scattered throughout the skin the tanning operations and is free and severity diff er from hide to hide. and muscle tissue conveying their of artifi cial embossing — which Like the grain in timber every hide is message through the spinal cord. highlights the natural grain inherent unique, not faults but the signatures As much as we perceive things in every hide. of one of the most desirable visually or acoustically, if we want Bridge of Weir has developed aspiration materials the world over. to learn about something tactilely, leather specifi cally for Lincoln, using The leather is then subjected to there is an urge to reach out and specifi c colours, grains and fi nishes many quality tests before being sent stroke the cat’s fur, rub the material, and created a unique portfolio of to fi t in the interior of your Lincoln. or the satisfying feeling of pushing a four trend groups: Abstract, Dream, So next time you take your place in button. Touch is the sense that brings Minimalism and Principles. the driver’s seat, take a moment, control, we can push, stroke, swipe, But what separates the leather close your eyes and touch the soft block, manoeuvre, grab, shake – it is used in Lincoln from its competitors? leather seats and appreciate the level the most powerful of our senses. The creation of the perfect leather of detail that’s at your fi ngertips, LUXURIOUS: The interior of the 2016 Lincoln MKX. So where does one start when is a complex and time consuming brought to you by Lincoln. Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS
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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
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ACROSS DOWN 1. Pardon (6) 1. Pass by (6) 4. Be sparing (6) 2. Confirmation (13) 9. Affected manners (4,3,6) 3. Acute (5) 10. Zodiac sign (7) 5. Abridge (7) 11. More than sufficient (5) 6. Disabled (13) 12. Group of witches (5) 7. Nag continually (6) 14. Timepiece (5) 8. Fool (5) 18. Expect (5) 13. Immoderate (7) 19. Surprise (7) 15. Floor covering (6) 21. Premier (5,8) 16. Savoury jelly (5) 22. Sensitive (6) 17. Funeral car (6) 23. Sewing implement (6) 20. Nimble (5)
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ACROSS DOWN 1. Rather earlier (6) 1. Disease not affecting Limeys (6) 4. Le chic version of a hackneyed saying 2. Crazy not to like Ted any more (3,4,6) (6) 3. Attempt a composition (5) 9. Out to be a flash union, perhaps (13) 5. City with its own memorial in Washington 10. Painter who might be collared (7) DC (7) 11. A cat of little weight (5) 6. The craft of Sheraton or Blair (7-6) 12. Willow Rosie ordered (5) 7. Got flat advertised in the Kesteven 14. In which the speed of grannies is edition (6) Yesterday’s Solutions expressed (5) 8. Prisoner ordering a rifle (5) 18. Skimpy underwear an Aussie might 13. Drink to encourage loud insolence (3,4) QUICK CRYPTIC put on his foot (5) 15. A small one might be bust (6) Across: 1 Apprentice; 7 Usher; 8 Descend; Across: 1 Opposition; 7 Users; 8 Lighter; 10 Set 19. Mean girl is just in time (7) 16. Disney film Italian children won’t finish 21. Presume to become an autocrat (4,9) (5) 10 Penchant; 11 Loop; 13 Insist; 15 Cactus; 17 forth; 11 Ring; 13 Runner; 15 Solemn; 17 Tick; 18 22. Parent could be in ecstasy (6) 17. Tenant of the French diocese (6) Itch; 18 Jubilant; 21 Gleamed; 22 Taper; 23 Gossamer; 21 Matches; 22 Moult; 23 Headstones. 23. Accent of an Irishman going on foot 20. Mistake for some terrorists (5) Hysterical. Down: 1 Overt; 2 Passover; 3 Splits; 4 Tags; (6) Down: 1 Ashen; 2 Purchase; 3 Ending; 4 Test; 5 5 Outline; 6 Substratum; 9 Regenerate; 12 Cheroot; 6 Surprising; 9 Depository; 12 Sadistic; Horseman; 14 Necktie; 16 Corset; 19 Mauls; 20 14 Secrecy; 16 Rudder; 19 Appal; 20 Omit. Chad. 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE The heart screening you should do now
genders. Detecting heart disease muscles — such as walking or risks early is important in order to climbing stairs, or experience cold live an active and healthy life for legs, wounds that heal poorly or as long as possible. Yet the general slowly, and burning, tingling or public remains largely unaware numbness in the legs. of PAD as indicator of heart Common PAD risk factors blockages. include: A recent study, published in the journal Circulation Research, z Smoking — The AHA says found a strong link between PAD people who smoke may have four and coronary artery disease and times the risk of developing PAD. stroke. PAD occurs when fatty z Being overweight or obese deposits build up in the small z Diabetes arteries outside the heart, and it z A sedentary lifestyle usually aff ects the arteries that z High cholesterol supply blood to legs and feet. The z High blood pressure condition can not only cause tissue z Family history damage in the aff ected area, it z Age — Approximately 12-20 could be a sign of chronic blockages percent of people older than 60 throughout the arteries in a have PAD. person’s body. Shockingly, people who have Because you can have PAD and PAD may have no symptoms at experience no symptoms, many all, and so be unaware they have people may be unaware they have the condition. This is why it is it — and that they’re at greater important to get screened. You may risk for developing heart disease. not have any idea that you are at While health insurance may cover risk. Having a screening may give a PAD test for people who show id you know a simple non-invasive. A health professional disease is called Peripheral Arterial you a hint at what lie in your future symptoms of the disease, health test of your legs may be fi ts pressure cuff s around your Disease or PAD. — in time to do something about it. experts recommend anyone with able to tell you if you ankles and upper arms, and uses a People who do have symptoms certain risk factors should be have a higher risk for small ultrasound device to measure Why is this important? may feel muscle pain in the calves, screened. heart disease? the systolic blood pressure in your Heart disease is the leading hips and thighs while doing any DThe test is quick, painless and limbs. It is simple and painless. The killer of all age groups, races and kind of exercise that involves leg ©Brandpoint
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
With the Sun, Mercury the planner and Uranus the planet of the If you can’t remember something and you know it’s important, there Mars the planet of energy and drive continues his march through unusual all crammed into your sign right now, be ready for the is no shame in asking others for help today bulls. You know you Sagittarius, your opposite sign and perfect match in many ways. This unexpected to happen. Maybe not today but definitely soon. would help them out in a minute. So why stress or be embarrassed? is a great time to do something fun with your bff or partner.
CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
You have options today Cancers, with the Moon shining in Scorpio, If you don’t like any of the options on off er right now, then you don’t Unless you really feel it’s going to be a productive meeting, don’t your fellow water sign and fifth house of romance, creativity and fun. have to accept any of them. Think twice before accepting any of give up your Sunday to deal with work related stuff Virgos. You are If you’re single, it’s a great day to update your online profile, create them and if you feel you have to pass on all of them, then so be it. ready to put in the hard work and hopefully benefit down the line an online profile or go double dating. from it, but if you don’t think it’s going to go anywhere much today, then drop it.
LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Sometimes trying to find balance and harmony in this fast paced, Single? With Venus the planet of love and falling in love in Pisces It’s easy for you to laugh off emotional matters or things that are electronic minefield of a world is impossible. It’s hard to block out right now — your fellow water sign and fifth house of romance and important to others Sags. It’s actually your defense mechanism and that constant noise too — traff ic, people on their mobiles, TV’s, creativity, you are very much in the mood to meet someone worth the best way you know how to deal with most things. Just don’t radios, dogs barking and all the other noise around us. Find a quiet meeting. Taureans, Pisces and Capricorns are all great match ups for overdo the blasé attitude today. spot today if you can and unwind. you.
CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
The Moon in your friendship zone suggests that today is one of Don’t stop believing in yourself today Aquarius. You know that The Moon in Scorpio lights up your international zone today. those days when having good people around you, people who mean no matter how bleak things seem, it’s simply a hiccup or misstep Thinking of travelling overseas? Putting in for an overseas work a lot to you will really help you to sort out some stuff that’s been in getting where you want to go and making the very best of the transfer? All good things to be thinking about today. rattling around in your mind for too long. situation. Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY
Karan Johar heaps praise on Paresh Rawal, Akshara Haasan, ‘amazing’ Ki and Ka Sarika, Swara Bhaskar and many more noted celebrities turned up for Karan Johar, whose recent family the special screening and gave it a venture Kapoor and Sons proved a thumbs-up generally. major box offi ce hit, says R Balki’s yet “A living breathing example of to be released Ki and Ka tells a very what a good commercial cinema “unusual story”. should be. Ki and Ka is an exemplary “The fi lm is really amazing. The fi lm,” said versatile actor Paresh concept is new and fresh. It is a very Rawal. unusual story and I think Arjun Ki And Ka is an upcoming Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor have romantic comedy-family drama performed beautifully and did justice written, directed, and produced by to their roles,” said Karan Johar at the R Balki. The fi lm follows a young, special screening of Ki and Ka. married couple whose relationship “R Balki’s writing was challenges the gender roles placed entertaining. His shooting style upon women and men in the Indian is also exceptional. Fast paced, society. energetic and really unusual concept The movie also stars Amitabh and oriented fi lm. I’d suggest that Jaya Bachchan in special extended everyone should watch the fi lm, it cameo. The fi lm will be released on was really inspiring.” April 1, 2016, by Eros International. Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, — IANS
COLLABORATION: John Abraham, left, and Sonakshi Sinha. Sonakshi has got no fear, I’m proud of her: John Abraham
ctor John Abraham jumped. I am very proud of her. About the response, John said, is full of praises for Watch Force 2, our director is very “It’s just started but the response his Force 2 co-star special, Abhinay Deo, who made has been fantastic; the heartening Sonakshi Sinha and Delhi Belly,” John continued. response has been that all sections is proud of her for “It is a very fantastic fi lm, it will of the audience have really enjoyed Aperforming challenging stunts be completed in July, and we have it. Saying anything now will be fearlessly for the fi lm. still got about 50 percent of the pre-mature but very happy with “Sonakshi is very sweet, she’s a shoot left,” said Rocky Handsome the response.” fantastic co-star, one of my best actor John. Sonakshi was also “The biggest compliment that I co-stars and the work that she has present at the screening and said have received is that it is your best done in Force 2, I really like action that she is excited about the fi lm. fi lm up till date, people have spoken and especially the action that It is the fi rst time in Force 2 that about the action, they have liked she has done, this girl absolutely the John-Sonakshi pair will be the action, they say that on Indian has got no fear,” John said at seen on the big screen. The fi lm screens they have not seen this kind the screening of the fi lm, Rocky promises to be bigger than the fi rst of action.” Handsome. part, which was directed by director “We have worked very hard “We had to make a jump, I asked Nishikant Kamat and starred on the action and it’s turned out Sonakshi if she was sure, and she Genelia D’Souza, who was also superb,” he added. Rocky Handsome said, ‘I am sure I will jump’, so from present at the screening with her also stars Shruti Haasan and Kamat second fl oor and third fl oor she husband Riteish Deshmukh. as a villain. — IANS VIEWPOINT: Karan Johar
I don’t think too much about “I don’t think too much about style and I don’t think saas-bahu watching TV saas-bahu saga will never style, fashion: Athiya Shetty fashion, I just wear what I like,” Athiya said sagas will end: Asha Negi end,” added the actress, who has done at the launch of Nishika Lulla’s Preview & popular soaps like Ek Mutthi Aasmaan and Hero actress Athiya Shetty, who has been Unveiled Collection. Television star Asha Negi, who has been Bade Acche Lagte Hain. appreciated for her fashion sense, says Athiya has drawn comparison to another seen on Pavitra Rishta and some reality Asha was also part of television show she just wears what she likes and doesn’t fashionista, Sonam Kapoor. Asked by the shows, feels shows delving on the saas- Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan, which think too much about style or fashion. media about it, she said that nobody can be bahu drama will never end on the Indian starred Gautam Gupta and Ali Goni in lead compared to Sonam. small screen. roles. — IANS She also said she felt “surreal” to be Even though there is a surge of reality, considered a fashionista among the fictional, mystical and mythological shows younger lot. About any fashion tips she on the small screen in India, Asha, who would like to give young girls, she said: has been a part of TV shows for almost five “You should feel comfortable in what years, feels there’s no dip in the presence of you’re wearing and you should dress shows on kitchen politics. according to your body type and don’t “I don’t think it is the end of saas- think too much. bahu sagas. Saas-bahu sagas will be “I think fashion is an extension of your running till the time we have our mothers, personality. I think it’s about making grandmothers and aunties sitting and mistakes and learning from those mistakes. watching them. That is what they like. So, Style should always be something unique, I don’t think it will ever end,” Asha told and you should break the trends on your IANS. own, which is very important. “ The actress feels that even though the About being an inspiration to people, younger generation prefers to surf on the she said: “It feels really special but the internet and watch shows on on-demand only person I can thank is my stylist Ami video streaming services, the women of the Patel, because she’s been able to give me Indian household is a major audience for my own personality through my clothes the TV and they will continue to watch such and I think that’s very important.” shows. “Brands are very important, and I feel “They (women) are the major audience they should match your personality, and for television ...The youngsters these days the brands that I have signed, they really are very hooked onto the internet. But till SENSIBILITIES: Athiya Shetty match my personality.” — IANS the time our mothers, grandmothers are SHOW GOES ON: Asha Negi 18 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD ‘The more strong female role models we have, the better’ Tete-a-tete with Gal Gadot, who brings Wonder Woman to life in Batman v Superman
moment. It was such a ... but then By Meredith Woerner they noticed it was too small and they adjusted it, of course, and it was great. atman v Superman may be centered on a comic- How does Patty Jenkins’ book prizefi ght between Wonder Woman diff er from two men in capes, but all Zack Snyder’s? the world will also see There’s only so much I can say. theB debut of Wonder Woman. But ... the Wonder Woman you’re Zack Snyder’s superhero slug fest going to see in Batman v Superman introduces moviegoers to Princess is a very diff erent Wonder Woman Diana, (a.k.a. Wonder Woman) that you will see in the standalone the Amazonian demigod, who movie. The Wonder Woman that was created by William Moulton you see in Batman v Superman is Marston in 1941. a woman who has been around, Played by Israeli actress Gal and she’s very experienced. She Gadot, Wonder Woman is set understands a lot about man. to star in her own spinoff movie Whereas in the standalone movie (helmed by Monster director Patty we are telling the grown-up story. Jenkins), but today she’s fi ghting Diana becoming Wonder Woman, side-by-side with Batman (Ben and this was a story that was never Affl eck) and Superman (Henry told before. When she starts this Cavill). journey, she’s very pure. She’s more Before she was wielding the naive, she’s this young idealist lasso of truth, Gadot served two who does not really understand years in the Israel Defense Forces. the complexities of life and the While studying to be a lawyer, she complexities of men. auditioned for a Bond girl part in Quantum of Solace. Gadot didn’t Do you feel the responsibility land the role, but found a place of this character? in the lucrative Fast and Furious Yes I do. I certainly feel the franchise as former Mossad agent responsibility. I’m very happy and Gisele. Batman v Superman will no grateful for being the one who got doubt prepare her for the spotlight this opportunity to tell her story. I to come in the 2017 standalone fi lm think it’s also super important that Wonder Woman. we’re bringing such an inspiring, Gadot realises the place this role strong female role model for girls occupies as a lead female presence and boys to look up to. The more in an overly male superhero strong female role models we have, landscape. “I know how many the better. people care for this character,” she said in an interview with The Times. Everyone loves Wonder This is such an iconic character. It’s Woman, she’s a superhero icon, as big as it gets for a woman.” but when did you personally fall in love with this character? What did Zack Snyder tell you I’m so in love with her. The fi rst he was looking for in casting time that I fell in love with her Wonder Woman? would be the scene with Bruce They set the ground for Wonder Wayne at the gala. That was the Woman even before they cast fi rst time that I really felt like, “This me. They knew who they were SUPER ICON: Gal Gadot is it. This is me bringing her back to looking for, they knew what story life.” And it was great. they wanted to tell, and how they acting the way she is? He was very Doomsday. I didn’t want her to be gonna win.” At the end of the day wanted to tell it. All I had to do was allowing in that he let me colour too polished. I wanted to make her a Wonder Woman is a peace seeker. That scene was shot a long embody everything and then give her in with the colours that I little bit darker, a little bit dirtier. In But when fi ght arrives, she can time ago — what have you my own notes and input. Working thought were right for her. the sense that, yes, she’s still all of fi ght. She’s a warrior and she enjoys learned about Wonder Woman with them is such an amazing these amazing things. But she’s been the adrenaline of the fi ght. since then? experience because Zack is the type So what were those around, she’s very experienced and I’ve learned a lot. It’s funny of director who allows you to be “colours”? she has her own fi ght. What was it like putting on because I’m going through an free and give what you think is right You know Wonder Woman, she’s the Wonder Woman costume opposite process. Usually when for the character. amazing. I love everything that she That scene where she smiles for the fi rst time? you work on a character you start represents and everything that she in the battle is great, where did Tight. First time I tried on the at the beginning and then you go What did he want you to stands for. She’s all about love and that come from? costume was two days after they to the end. I started at the end and embody as Wonder Woman for compassion and truth and justice I did that. I remember after we cast me. I stepped into a huge room then I went to the beginning (in) Batman v Superman? and equality and she’s a whole lot did that take, Zack came to me fi lled with images of me as Wonder shooting the solo movie. I learned In this movie you get a glimpse of woman. For me, it was important and he said, “Did you just have Woman, it blew my mind. But then a lot about her. I think that she’s of who Wonder Woman is — she’s that people can relate to her. Being a smirk?” I said “Yeah.” And he they got me into the fi tting room such a unique superhero. She has being introduced into this DC all that, I wanted her not to be too, asked, “Why? I think I like it, but and we tried on the costume and it the strength of a goddess and the Comics universe. But we were ah, “goody two shoes.” I wanted why?” “Well if he’s gonna mess was so small, I could not breathe. I heart of a man. That makes her so talking about her strengths, her her to have this attitude. I wanted with her, then she’s gonna mess was doing my best not to pass out. special and relatable. — Los Angeles facade, her attitude. Why is she her to have a smirk when she fi ghts with him. And she knows she’s Because I didn’t want to ruin the Times/TNS Sunday, March 27, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY
I’m not anti-vaccination, “In the 15 years since the Tribeca says Robert DeNiro Film Festival was founded, I have never asked for a fi lm to be Filmmaker Robert DeNiro has screened or gotten involved in the defended the involvement of anti- programming. However this is very vaccination documentary Vaxxed: personal to me and my family and From Cover-up to Catastrophe I want there to be a discussion, in the 2016 lineup of the Tribeca which is why we will be screening Film Festival, stating that he is Vaxxed,” he added. not “anti-vaccination” and wants Though, he added that he is “not the issue of autism to be “openly personally endorsing the fi lm, nor discussed and examined”. am I anti-vaccination”. “I am only The fi lm festival is facing serious providing the opportunity for a backlash for including Vaxxed: conversation around the issue,” he From Cover-up to Catastrophe from said. doctor-turned-documentarian Wakefi eld is a fervent believer Andrew Wakefi eld in its lineup. in the link between vaccination However, DeNiro, co-founder of and autism. He has also been the the festival feels it is necessary to subject of many controversies, show a fi lm like this, reports variety. including being accused of com. professional misconduct and DeNiro said that he and his wife falsifying information as early as Grace Hightower “have a child with 1998 in one of his research papers. autism and we believe it is critical The fi lm premieres on April 24 that all of the issues surrounding at the fest, which will include a the causes of autism be openly conversation with the fi lmmakers discussed and examined.” after the screening. — IANS
NICK OF TIME: Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman rescues children from drowning ctor Hugh Jackman rescued his children ashore. Lifesavers also launched into action, using and other swimmers from a rip tide, a boards and jetskis to make several other rescues. Peter stretch of turbulent water in the sea, Adam, the man who was grabbed by the actor, told the at Bondi Beach on Saturday. In a video news channel that he was helping the actor’s daughter at obtained by a news channel, The Wolverine the time. Aactor could be seen grabbing the arm of a man and “He wasn’t rescuing me, I was assisting him to get his pulling him around, as the man held onto his daughter, daughter up to the sandbar. He then grabbed my hand to reports aceshowbiz.com. get us up. He then went to get his son,” Adam said. Jackman then helped his son Oscar, 15, from the same The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club took to rip. Instagram to thank Jackman and the surf lifesavers on The X-Men: Days of Future Past actor, who donned a duty for their actions. black swimsuit, was also seen waving at other swimmers Jackman arrived in Sydney, after a month-long stint in a bid to attract their attention and get them to come promoting his latest fi lm Eddie the Eagle. — IANS MAKING A POINT: Robert DeNiro .
Heidi Klum keeps her shoes JLo calls Marc Anthony for her children to inherit divorce ‘biggest disappointment’ Supermodel Heidi Klum says that she keeps all her old footwear, still in boxes Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez for her daughters to inherit when they get says her divorce from singer older. The 42-year-old who landed her Marc Anthony “was devastating fi rst modelling contract after winning the and awful” and it’s the “biggest ‘Model 92’ contest in 1992 in Germany says disappointment” of her life. she keeps all her old footwear for her two “I think both Marc and I daughters, Leni, 11, and Lou, six, to wear thought at the time we would be when they are older but only if they can together for the next 40 years grow into them, reports femalefi rst.co.uk. until we die,” Lopez told people. “Well, I’m a hoarder, but I have two girls com. so I feel like I have an excuse. I have all my “It was the biggest shoes in boxes, all photographed on the disappointment of my life so ASPIRATION: Dwayne Johnson front, so I’m a hoarder but I’m an organised far. (But) I felt like at that time hoarder,” Vogue magazine quoted Klum as I had lost my way a little bit, of Dwayne Johnson ‘may’ run for President in future saying. who I was in trying to make the “I wear a size 41 so my girls are hoping marriage work,” she added. Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has hinted that he might run for big feet. They’ll say, ‘Oh but your feet The Feel the light singer said for president of the United States in the future. Johnson expressed are big mum,’ but I tell them, ‘Who knows, that she didn’t want it to be a his political dreams after fans put together an article highlighting let’s see what’s gonna happen’,” she said. “failure.” “I just put all my heart all the reasons The Rock should run for president, reports eonline. Adding that there are more accessories and soul into that and forgot who com. “Cool piece on why I should run for President. Maybe one to inherit for her sons Henry, 10, and I was as an individual a little bit,” day. Surely, the White House has a spot for my pick up truck,” Johan, nine, with ex-husband Seal, the she added. The couple split in Johnson posted on Twitter. supermodel says that she has sunglasses, 2014 after 10 years of marriage. The Rock is currently fi lming Baywatch, which also stars belts, bags and dresses as well which could — IANS Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. — IANS be their heirlooms. – IANS HOARDER: Heidi Klum 20 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 27, 2016 COMMUNITY Jamia Millia Doha alumni feted on Foundation Day JMI Vice Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad attends grand ceremony among other dignitaries
By Umer Nangiana
he Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association Qatar (JMIAAQ) recently celebrated the 95th Foundation Day of Jamia MilliaT Islamia (JMI-New Delhi), one of the oldest and premier higher education institutions in the subcontinent, recently at Oryx Rotana Hotel Doha. Prof Talat Ahmad, the 14th Vice Chancellor of JMI currently in offi ce, was the chief guest. On the occasion, several alumni members were presented mementos for their services in diff erent sectors. The prizes went to A K Shrivastava for services in the fi eld of Education (Jamia alumnus), Mirza Athar Zia in the fi eld of Urdu Literature (Jamia alumnus), Abdul Muqtadir Khan for Social Work (Jamia alumnus), Sachin Gupta for Social Work, Nitin Garg for Social Work and Salim Kidwai for Social Work. Addressing the audience, Prof Ahmad said the JMI is preparing FELICITATION: Prof Talat Ahmad, right, receiving a memento at the 95th Foundation Day celebrations in Doha. a fi ve to 10-year vision and would welcome suggestions from its through the internet,” said Prof Hasan A K Chogule (president, occasion and detailed the JMIAAQ’s Sabih Bukhari, Hasan A K Chogule alumni. “I am glad to say that in my Ahmad. He said he would take pride DPS-MIS Qatar), Mohammad Sabih activities in Doha besides apprising congratulated Najmul Hasan for term JMI got through Net A Grade in saying that JMI got major awards Bukhari (managing director of the audience of its achievements. hosting such a big event. After the rankings and achieved a milestone. from the government. Satco Group, Qatar), Sachin Gupta, Mementos were also presented to speech by the chief guest, a short I wish to make JMI number one in The other guests of honour (founder & CEO of M/S Invest Prof Talat Ahmad and other guests mushaira (poetry recitation) was India during my term. There are included Kamal Akhtar (former Advice Company, Noida, India). including Kamal Akhtar, Kunwar conducted to remember the link many programmes in the pipeline to Member of Parliament, minister After introductory remarks Danish Ali, R K Singh, Lt Colonel between Urdu and JMI, and the improve the ranking further,” said of food & civil supplies, UP state, by Aziz Nabil, the renowned Hafi zullah Khan Janbaz. A book tradition of Urdu poetry. the chief guest. ex-president of JMI, New Delhi poet and JMI alumnus, the event authored by Lt Colonel Janbaz on Poets who presented their verses He added that he was happy Student Union, Jamia alumnus), commenced. Mr & Mrs Najmul Law of Awqaf was also launched included Athar Azmi, Ashfaque to see that Indians are playing an Kunwar Danish Ali, (secretary Hasan Khan, Mr & Mrs Chaudhry at the occasion by Prof Ahmad Deshmukh, Ahmad Ashfaque, important role in the development general of Janta Dal-Secular, Jamia Farhat Hussain, Mr & Mrs Dilshad accompanied by other guests. Aziz Nabil, Nadeem Mahir and of Qatar. “JMI’s relationship with alumnus), R K Singh, (dy chief Ahmad and daughter of Dilshad, Mr Many speakers from the Mohammad Tahir Jamil. Qatar is traditional, based on of mission, Indian embassy), Lt & Mrs Mohammed Ahmad and Mr organisation gave speeches before In the end, a Vote of Thanks was symbiotic and mutual benefi ts, Colonel Hafi zullah Khan Janbaz & Mrs Mohsin Naqvi presented the the alumni and shared their proposed by Mohammad Ahmade and outside India JMI alumni (author of National Defense anthem of JMI to the delight of the experiences. Shubhranshu Garg and all attendees enjoyed the dinner are playing an important role in Academy/Combined Defense audience. Representative from World Trade organised for the occasion. India promoting the institution. Our Services Competition Books and The founder of JMI Alumni Qatar, Center, Noida, spoke about ‘Role of World Trade Center and Sachan plan is to launch Global Alumni to Book on Law of Awqaf, Social Najmul Hasan Khan, formerly Corporate in Community Services’. Gupta Sunworld were the sponsors join the whole world of JMI alumni Worker from Jabalpur) besides MP welcomed the guests at the Lt Colonel Janbaz, Mohammad of the event.
Members of JMIAAQ with the chief guest and other dignitaries on the occasion.