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Sunday, September 22, 2019 Muharram 23, 1441 AH

Doha today: 310 - 380

COVER Moon calling STORY Dr Mary Ellen Weber, who spent 19 days in space on two Space Shuttle missions as a Nasa astronaut, tells Doha audience of the exciting new lunar mission. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.05am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.24am Zuhr (noon) 11.28am Asr (afternoon) 2.55pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.32pm Isha (night) 7.02pm

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and gains a respectable position and trusts his stepson more Prassthanam than his own in political matters; thus upsetting his son DIRECTION: Deva Katta beyond limits. Soon, the truth behind his reality comes forth. CAST: Ali Fazal, Jackie Shroff , Sanjay Dutt SYNOPSIS: Rural politician marries a widow with kids THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, The Mall, Royal Plaza Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Valmiki to him. However, things are not as simple as they seem and Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 DIRECTION: Harish Shankar the fi lmmaker is caught in the chaos of fi nishing his fi lm and Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 CAST: Pooja Hegde, Varun Tej, Atharvaa Mural seeing the other side of the gangster`s life. Will he be able to Qatar Airways 40253374 SYNOPSIS: An aspiring fi lmmaker seeks to make a fi lm fi nish his fi lm? on a gangster as his fi rst venture. In his research, he comes across a ruthless gangster Ganesh and manages to get close THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark

te Unqu uo ot Q “My mission in e life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou

Community Editor For movie timings and Kamran Rehmat further details please scan e-mail: [email protected] the QR code above with your Telephone: 44466405 mobile phone camera or visit qatarcinemas.com Fax: 44350474 Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Artistic Gymnastic Classes craft, drawing and painting, personality WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb development and public speaking, Bollywood WHEN: Ongoing dance, contemporary, hip hop styles, music TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm both vocals and instrumentals. To develop The olympic sport using horizontal bar, health consciousness, we train them karate, rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the yoga with special sessions for kids and adults. children from age 4 till 16. Mamangam has also come up with chess and robotics in regular batches in an attempt to give a better learning experience, as they sharpen their minds and brains too. For those who wish to register for more details, visit www.mamangamqatar.in

Ballet Lessons WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 4pm – 8pm For more info e-mail at registration@ atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839.

EVENTS Paint with a rolling ball, or a rolling car, or just stomp and drag your fi ngers, hands Ezdan Zoo at Ezdan Mall and feet! Little children will explore color WHERE: Ezdan Mall and motion using diff erent media in this fun, Arabic Calligraphy Workshop WHEN: Ongoing till October 4 hands-on activity. Please dress your little WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday TIME: 6pm — 9pm ones accordingly. TIME: 6pm Let’s Get Wild! Hop on over to Ezdan Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. Mall Little Animal Zoo and experience Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic adventurous Safari tours. handwriting and calligraphy at Music and Arts Atelier. Science and Myth The lessons will take place every Saturday, WHERE: Qatar National Library Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For WHEN: Sepember 30 more information, contact registration@ TIME: 10:30am atelierqatar.com Evolutionary theory has been the subject of wide debates questioning the origin and evolution of several species, including humans. In this forum, we will shed light on the principles of evolution in nature and the foundations of the theory and the scientifi c questions it is trying to address.

After School Activities WHERE: Atelier Yoga Class WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Lululemon, Mall of Qatar Music and arts activities for students WHEN: Every Saturday taking place after they fi nish their day in TIME: 8:30am – 9:30am school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- Join the complimentary in-store yoga hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama classes. No registration or mat is required. Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 The class runs on fi rst come fi rst served basis. years old after school hours.

Career Guidance Hobby Classes WHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Sadd Centre WHEN: Sunday – Thursday WHEN:Saturday – Friday Dance and Instrument Classes TIME: 6pm – 8pm Mamangam is an art and performance WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Career guidance for course, country, centre started with a vision of spreading Building college and entrance for students of Grade our knowledge, interests and experience in WHEN: Wednesday – Monday IX-XII, of all curriculum. Career assessments various disciplines in arts across diff erent Learn the movements of dance styles in administered for stream preference, career countries for children and adults. Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical Painting Class test, branch preference, personality, Mamangam has become the favourite instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard WHERE: Qatar National Library multiple intelligence and learning styles centre for learning. We off er regular classes for adults as well kids and move in the world WHEN: Today and productivity. For more information, in the following disciplines like traditional of music. For details, contact 66523871/ TIME: 11am — 12pm 55448835. classical and folk dance forms, art and 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Dramatic changes are taking place in space” — Dr Mary Ellen Weber, ex-Nasa astronaut SUNDAY CONVERSATION

If you want to be an astronaut, keep your eyes open and do not ‘lose any opportunity Photos supplied ’ Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

By Mudassir Raja

t is the destiny of humans to explore more and more beyond Moon and Mars. There is a great need in every individual to explore. IThese were the inspiring words shared by Dr Mary Ellen Weber, who spent almost 19 days in space on two Space Shuttle missions as a Nasa astronaut, with a large gathering at the auditorium of Qatar National Library recently. The special presentation titled ‘The Moon and Beyond’ was organised in collaboration with the US embassy in Doha in connection with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Dr Weber talked about her experiences in space and the future of exploring the fi nal frontier. She is a consultant in technology, innovation, strategic communications and high-risk operations, and serves on the Nasa Advisory Council Committee on Technology, Innovation and Engineering. The former astronaut explained AGOG: The audience is all ears to the veteran former Nasa astronaut Dr Mary Ellen Weber at the Qatar National Library auditorium. Photo by Mudassir Raja her experience of being in space and what it takes from individuals and put man on Mars.” go in to space, all the liquid in your we are going to explore.” on the fast track to get better and Nasa to go to space. She also spoke When a young girl asked Dr body gets low. Every astronaut has 30 When asked whether she was better.” about the International Space Weber what made her an astronaut, percent less liquid in the body when scared or excited before going to Appreciating the interest and Station, the interest other nations she said: “When I was a little girl, he or she is in the space. It is nice space, Dr Weber said: “You sort of attention that the audience took in are taking and they should take in there were no female astronauts. because you become a lot thinner put your fear or excitement aside. her presentation, she said: “There going out in space. It was very clear then only men [smiles]. But it becomes a problem You focus on your job. My thing was were so many questions. The thing Dr Weber spoke excitedly about will go out there. I watched Neil when you land on Earth. Three clear. It was that what if I screwed that surprised me the most was the Nasa’s plan to take man to the moon Armstrong walk on the moon but hours before we come home, we eat up. That is the real fear. There is a youngest people asking the most in 2024. “This next mission will put nobody asked me if I wanted to be massive amount of salt and drink lot of responsibility. You are excited sophisticated, smart and intelligent a woman on the moon. What we an astronaut. It was only when I water. Some astronauts are in such about the experience. You also feel questions. I see there are very are going to have is a vehicle that was in college, one day that I saw an bad shape that they would spend the weight of the responsibility.” special young people here. will be orbiting around the moon advertisement in a newspaper and many days in hospital.” After the end of the presentation, “Interest in space travel is all the time. It is going to be very joined a parachute learning facility. A young boy asked Dr Weber: Dr Weber spoke with Community increasing. The space is changing fl exible. So, we are not just going I enjoyed it. One day, I called Nasa “What do you gain from going into about her experience being in so much. If you look in the last to the moon and coming back. We saying I wanted to be an astronaut. space?” She replied: “We gain so Qatar. She said: “I have never fi ve years, dramatic changes are are actually going to be present at The sent me an application to fi ll in. much, knowledge is a wonderful been to Qatar before. I was not taking place. Things are actually the moon. So, I am looking at young If you want to be an astronaut, keep great thing. Many new technologies even sure what to expect. But I am becoming easier. Now we are able people wearing space suits. You your eyes open and do not lose any have come from space programme. just so appreciative that what an to use much smaller things to go now know where you are visiting opportunity.” We got computers and phones after interesting place it is. to space. Everybody can now be next. That is the message.” When she was asked what happens we went to space. “One of the things that impresses involved. Students can design small The ex-astronaut further said: to astronauts when they come back “I personally believe there is a me the most is the commitment satellites and that is happening in “Going to the moon teaches us a to Earth, she said: “Every aspect of great need in all of us to explore. I to education and science that this this country. I do think that if we lot. The shuttle taught us how to our body is used to gravity and even personally believe that. I believe that country has made. I have been to are going to colonise the moon or go land at the moon and return to the the sensors in the body tell you how is our human destiny. Even if we do universities here for the two days to Mars, it is going to take multiple planet, which is the most risky part. much liquid you have. When you not get all of those great technologies, I am here. I can tell that Qatar is nations and multiple cultures.” The space station is helping us in how to live in space for 365 days of the year. We work with the things that are far from the Earth. It also “One of the things that impresses me the teaches us how to go to the Mars. It is very exciting and amazing time. I most is the commitment to education and feel so lucky to have the experience that I have. But I am not going to science that this country has made. I have get the chance to go to the moon or been to universities here for the two days the Mars. However, all the young people in this room have.” I am here. I can tell that Qatar is on the fast After her presentation, Dr Weber had a long question and answer track to get better and better” session enabling the audience to throw probing queries. In response to a question — Dr Mary Ellen Weber whether or not there is water on a far off planet, she said: “Now, we do know that there is water on the surface of the Mars and underneath the moon surface. It is amazing. These discoveries are coming in fast. Things are changing. Water is the building block of life. That is what we all are hoping to fi nd. “Mars is so far and we need advanced technologies to reach there and gather evidence before we populate the planet. I am not sure how soon we will be able to reach there. So far we do not know how to IMPRESSED: Dr Mary Ellen Weber gets a briefing on Education City. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY

Embassy of Nepal marks Constitution Day

The Embassy of Nepal recently organised an event to mark the Constitution Day of Nepal. The Nepal has always been cordial and mutually benefiting. He also highlighted about the recent event was chaired by Laxman Khanal, Chargé d’Aff aires at the Embassy of Nepal. The message visit of Bidhya Devi Bhandari in Qatar. He highlighted the presence of Doha Bank Branch in of Bidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal, was read on the occasion, which was followed by Kathmandu and its vision to encourage Qatari investments in Nepal. He also urged Nepali the flag hoisting ceremony and the national anthem of Nepal. The event was hosted by Prabin community to work in accordance with the government of Nepal’s vision of ‘Prosper Nepal, Bhattarai, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Nepal. happy Nepali’ for a peaceful and developed Nepal. Speaking on the occasion, Laxman Khanal said that the 42 years of friendship of Qatar and – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

DPS-MIS bags CBSE Qatar Cluster Table Tennis Championship title

DPS–Modern Indian School recently bagged first position in CBSE Qatar Cluster Table Tennis Under-19 for both, boys and girls. DPS-MIS Girls Team won the title in Under-19 and Under-17 Championship 2019 –20 in Girls Category. The tournament was held at Olive International categories, and bagged a silver medal in Under-14 Girls. In Boys category, Under-19 team of School. DPS-MIS won the title and Under-17 was the runners up. Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, The tournament was divided into three age categories, including Under-14, Under-17 and commended the eff orts of the participants.

Students of MES visit KidZania

Students of Kindergarten Section hand exposure to field-related of MES Indian School recently knowledge and self-confidence. visited KidZania, a unique and Speaking on the occasion, interactive indoor theme park Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, featuring role-playing activities. said, “The hands-on experience, KidZania off ers more than 60 which the students get from such exciting hands-on activities fun-filled visit at the tender age designed for children. A total of will not only enrich and induce 150 students visited KidZania. their lateral thinking but also The students explored child- influence their quintessential skills sized city with the role play and attributes in the long run.” of firefighters, doctors, chefs The students were accompanied or artists and enthusiastically by a team of faculty members performed real-life tasks, along with Nabani Bhattacharya, including skills of acquiring first- Headmistress at MES. Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY Ready to launch: African nations join the space race Africa has its ambitions set, with more and more countries entering the expensive but highly lucrative space industry, writes Ralf E Krueger

SPACE TRAFFIC: Nearly 20 nations have launched space programmes, eight of which have already sent nearly three dozen satellites into orbit. And almost half of the satellites started their journey to space only within the last FROM THE SPACE: Africa at the centre of a picture of the Earth taken by a NASA camera on the Deep Space Climate couple of years. Observatory (DSCOVR) on July 6, 2019. industries globally,” said the report. such as artifi cial intelligence hen South The East African country is space programme created during Satellites are growing ever and big data will not be able to African multi- launching its own weather satellite apartheid. The universities in smaller, and thus more aff ordable, function. millionaire Mark in September with Chinese the country with a low cost of and the need for reliable data is “In that, Africa must, and will Shuttleworth support and is thus establishing living also produce well-educated increasing: for keeping tabs on be, an important player,” he adds. fl ew to the the Ethiopian Space Science and engineers. climate change, monitoring water However, reliable fi gures on WInternational Space Station in 2002 Technology Institute in the capital, Airbus has also discovered the reserves, urban planning and Africa’s space industry aren’t on his own dime as a space tourist, Addis Ababa, which in the future continent as a business market, predicting weather. Africa’s digital readily available, as many nations he was the fi rst to earn the title of will be in charge of evaluating the supplying North African countries sector is also booming and requires only share information from the ‘afronaut.’ satellite data. especially, and it has established the corresponding communication aerospace sector. It’s estimated But while no one else from Africa “Africa’s space industry is still a sort of pipeline programme for channels. that less than 10,000 people work has yet followed in his footsteps, very young, but it has enormous young talent for the industry. Germany has also taken notice in the industry, the majority of countries across the continent potential,” says James Barrington- In addition to South Africa, of Africa’s eff orts to reach space: whom work for state-sponsored are nevertheless looking to the Brown, head of NewSpace Systems Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, “Africa is the fastest-growing programmes. stars and joining the space race at in Cape Town. The 22-employee Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco market for information and Commercial attempts by the considerable speed. fi rm exports satellite components have been in the ranks of African communication technology in the space industry to enter the market Nearly 20 nations have launched abroad. satellite operators. Most of them world,” said Development Minister in the past have been largely space programmes, eight of which While many African countries focus on Earth observation and Gerd Mueller during a recent trip to inconsequential. The German have already sent nearly three rely on support from China, Europe communications satellites - a trend the continent. “The use of satellites company OTRAG tried to test dozen satellites into orbit. And or Japan, Barrington-Brown that other regions in the world also for building a digital infrastructure rockets in the jungle of south-east almost half of the satellites started sees South Africa and Morocco follow, according to a market study is essential.” Congo, which at the time was their journey to space only within as pioneer countries. “South conducted by researchers Market Satellite-supported access and Zaire, in the late 1970s and early the last couple of years. Africa is one of the few African Forecast. exchange of data is the foundation 80s. After the lease contract was The newest member of the countries that can build its own “The space industry is emerging of a digital economy, as without terminated, the launch base was African space nations is Ethiopia: satellites,” he says, referring to a as one of the most lucrative enough data, future technologies quickly forgotten. – DPA 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY TRA Where to see fall colour: three gr Fill your gas tank, turn off your navigational devices and don’t be afraid to get lost in the woods when fall blazes across the land, writes Kerri Westenberg

ATTENTION GRABBING: On the drive up Scenic Hwy. 61, along Minnesota’s North Shore, Lake Superior commands much of the attention, its dark blue waters shining between towering evergreens.

long the narrow My trip in bluff country roughly autumn. Chances are good that and just outside of town, the Root, for its winding path through country lane, rolling traced the path of the Whitewater you’ll happen upon the Superior Hungry Hippie Farm and Hostel bluff country. But the placid waves of autumn colour River. While it fl owed toward the Hiking Trail. That 310-mile off ers private rooms on a farm with Minnesota River runs through covered the hills. I Mississippi, I headed against the footpath runs from south of Duluth sweeping views. countryside fi lled with history and was cutting through current. I passed ponds sprouting to the Canadian border roughly pastoral beauty on its more than Abluff country on my way from the cattails, farm fi elds whose golden following Superior’s shoreline. Don’t miss: Along Hwy. 61, 300-mile course from its source at National Eagle Centre, in Wabasha, stubs suggested a season of rest, Many trailheads, noted by small Gooseberry Falls grabs much of Big Stone Lake in Ortonville to its to Whitewater State Park, in Altura, and the town of Elba, where a fi re gravel parking lots, are tucked off the attention, perhaps because it is confl uence with the Mississippi, about 30 miles apart. But I didn’t tower is one of 10 National Historic a number of those dirt roads from the fi rst of eight state parks tucked near Fort Snelling. Part of the take the straightest route. It was Outlooks in Minnesota and is its Duluth on up. If you see one during along the highway. Of course, its waterway, from Lac qui Parle Dam autumn, after all, and the sun was own worthy autumn stop for its your back-roads wanders, stop. spectacular and accessible falls to Franklin, is designated a Wild and shining. views from the top. There’s no better place to crunch likely have much to do with its Scenic River. A driving route that I wish I could recall the exact freshly fallen leaves than on a hiking appeal, too. But farther up the road, shadows its course, the Minnesota route so you – or I – could replicate The North Shore path. beyond Grand Marais, Judge C.R. River Valley National Scenic Byway, it. The best I can off er, though, is On the drive up Scenic Hwy. 61, Magney State Park gets my vote for passes near many signifi cant sites. this advice: Fill your gas tank, turn along Minnesota’s North Shore, Where to stay: Grand Marais is best fall hike. A park trail leads to In New Ulm, Schell’s Brewery, off your navigational devices and Lake Superior commands much a classic overnight stop, with its art Devil’s Kettle Falls, where swirling the oldest in the state, is open for don’t be afraid to get lost in the of the attention, its dark blue galleries, the fi ve-and-dime and waters plunge into the earth to tours. Peacocks on the grounds add woods when fall blazes across the waters shining between towering World’s Best Donuts, which is open reappear downstream. their own brilliance to fall colour land. If a dirt road looks appealing, evergreens. But turn off the iconic through October 19. Cobblestone displays. Nearby, the Harkin Store take it. It’s the back roads that lend roadway onto dirt roads that climb Cove Villas overlook the town’s Minnesota River Valley acts as a time capsule of an 1861 a trip its adventure. Where will you away from the great lake, and you’ll harbour. East Bay Suites looks Other rivers grab more attention general store. Down the road, Fort land? What unexpected beauty will quickly be engulfed in hardwoods, out onto a bay. Hip newcomer the from weekend travellers: The Ridgley State Park and the Lower you fi nd? the kind that turn brilliant red in Mayhew Inn has a rooftop patio Mississippi, for its grandeur; the Sioux Agency, managed by the Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 AVEL COMMUNITY reat autumn drives in Minnesota

RUNNING ACROSS MILES: The placid Minnesota River runs through countryside filled with history and pastoral beauty on its more than 300-mile course from its source at Big Stone Lake in Ortonville to its confluence with the Mississippi, near Fort Snelling. LODGE IN: Itasca State Park’s venerable and aff ordable Douglas Lodge, a rustic- style log building that dates to 1905, off ers single and family rooms.

DOWN THE ROAD: The road through Itasca State Park near Park Rapids, Minn.

Lower Sioux Indian community, Itasca State Park park, making for a kaleidoscope of both give witness to the tensions Itasca, Minnesota’s fi rst state autumn colour. between Dakota and new settlers as park, is a rare jewel. It fuelled the Minnesota became a state. state park system when it was Where to stay: The park’s created in 1891, and it contains venerable and aff ordable Douglas Where to stay: In the quaint the headwaters of the Mississippi Lodge, a rustic-style log building college town of St. Peter, Konsbruck as well as a 10-mile Wilderness that dates to 1905, off ers single and Hotel upstaged the standard lodging Drive lined with autumn beauty family rooms. It is open through the options when it opened in 2013. The and off ers an abundance of fi rst Sunday in October. The park boutique inn, in a historic building recreational opportunities, from also has year-round cabins for rent. downtown, has well-designed boating to biking. But one of the rooms with exposed brick walls, aspects I like most about the park Don’t miss: A short hike through marble countertops, antique pieces is the approach. In the Heartland the woods and a steep climb up – and a restaurant on the main level. Lakes region near Park Rapids, the stairs at the Aiton Heights Fire landscape is dotted with towering Tower inside Itasca State Park Don’t miss: For a bird’s-eye pines and sweet lakes, and looks like provides a gorgeous view of trees view of the Minnesota River a nature park even before you enter blazing with fall colours. The 100- Valley – and to see fall colours in the park boundaries. Inside the foot structure is nestled in a maple a blur as you whiz by trees – stop park’s 32,000 acres, though, you’ll and basswood forest. A half-mile in Henderson, Minn., at Kerfoot fi nd more than 100 lakes, and stands trail begins at the fi re tower parking Canopy Tour. The 14-line tour of old-growth forests. Quaking lot. Hikers can also make a stop hopscotches over a mile into the aspen, birch, red pine, white pine at the tower part of a 3-mile loop PICTURESQUE: A beautiful array of fall colours near Lutsen, Minn. Turn off valley, and includes a 170-foot and a mix of northern hardwoods from Douglas Lodge. – Star Tribune Scenic Hwy. 61 and you’ll be engulfed in hardwoods, and likely happen upon the suspension bridge. all rise into the skyline from the (Minneapolis)/TNS Superior Hiking Trail. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Mangroves of Qatar Mangroves are trees and shrubs that have adapted Mangroves play a vital part in helping to reduce The mangrove in these photos are located at the to life in water environment. They are usually found climate change by acting as a carbon sink, they absorb south of Al Wakra beach. It is a very popular tourist in the intertidal zone of a coastal area. The halophyte upto 50 times more carbon than a similar area of spot and happy place to visit and enjoy the weekend characteristic of a mangrove tree allows it to grow in tropical forest. They are also an important ecosystem, with your family as you are surrounded by greenery saline environments where no other tree can grow, off ering a safe breeding place for many varieties of around the sea. thereby making signifi cant contributions to the local fi sh. Qatar is home to at least eight major mangroves —Text and photos by Shabna Shanid, ecosystem. sites. [email protected] Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Your personality can reveal how often do you exercise

f you have not been able to certain way of thinking about goals a goal is important to me” went to the meet your gym goals despite that correlates with long-term gym more throughout both semesters persistent eff orts to wake up progress,” said Ludwig. compared to those who ranked early or hitting that running “What’s new in this study is that themselves lower on “planfulness”. session on a hot summer we used an objective measure of goal “Planfulness” was only signifi cantly Iafternoon, blame it on your progress that could be recorded as associated with the frequency of personality. participants naturally went about their participants’ gym attendance during According to researchers from lives: their check-ins at a local gym”. the winter semester, possibly due to University of Oregon, some people The fi ndings, published in the participants completing their physical seem to be able to more consistently journal Psychological Science, suggest activity plan later in the year, the meet their goals than others, but it that self-reported levels of the trait researchers noted. remained unclear if personality traits called ‘planfulness’ may translate into While there was a small, but encourage individuals to achieve long- real world diff erences in behaviour. signifi cant relationship between term goals in their day-to-day lives. The team analysed gym attendance participant planfulness and the level of Conscientiousness has long been of 282 participants over a 20-week detail in their physical activity plans, tied with healthy behaviours. period. descriptiveness was unexpectedly Narrowing their focus to The participants, many of whom found to have no relationship “planfulness” — lead researcher Rita were students, provided a written with gym attendance, Ludwig and M Ludwig and colleagues Sanjay description of their exercise plans and colleagues noted. Srivastava and Elliot T Berkman, they completed measures of self-control “It seems logical that people who zeroed in on psychological processes and grit. are successful with their goals would — such as mental fl exibility, and a While all participants experienced be able to write in detail about their person’s ability to make short-term a similar decline in gym attendance planning process,” said Ludwig. sacrifi ces in pursuit of future success over the course of each semester, “We were surprised, then, to fi nd that contribute directly to achieving individuals who rated themselves no relationship between people’s goal long-term goals. high on “planfulness” items such as pursuit behaviour and how they wrote “There indeed appears to be a “developing a clear plan when I have about their goals.” – IANS

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

Concerns about your home or mother may mean you have to deal Juicy but perhaps unkind gossip might reach you today. You may Money matters may seem vague today, Gemini. Uncertainty about with some rather unpleasant or untrustworthy people. Lack of doubt the motives of a close friend. Examine any tips you receive how to manage your aff airs might plague you throughout the day. knowledge could have you in a quandary about how to address the and ascertain the true facts before you accept it as truth. Much of Planning for the immediate future could also be diff icult. You may be situation. It would be a good idea to prepare by gathering all the the information is likely to be wrong. Your imagination is flying high, expecting some funds that may not come yet, or you might not be facts you might need. Stay cantered and focused, Aries, and use your so you might want to try writing or drawing. certain if you need to make a specific purchase. Keep occupied. You inner strength to hold out for the best for all concerned. can’t rush it, and obsessing does no good. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Troubles in the family may have you toying with the idea of moving Your intuition and imagination are operating at a very high level There may be doubt about the outcome of a project that means a or at least making some changes in your household. Someone close today, and you may be inspired to write. However, you aren’t likely lot to you. It may involve financial problems or lack the support from to you hasn’t been honest with you, Cancer, and that also has you to have enough ideas or information to actually put pen to paper. others that you require in order to complete it. Your doubts are most feeling a bit down. Kick around as many ideas as you can, but don’t There’s no rush, though. Take some time to allow the ideas to likely groundless, Virgo, but it doesn’t hurt to hedge your bets a little make any decisions today. It isn’t the time. Wait until you’re in a more crystallise and set them down later. Someone in a bad mood may and seek what you need elsewhere. This is likely to be a temporary positive and optimistic state of mind. draw you into a quarrel. Brush it off and say you’re busy! delay. All signs indicate success. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Your mind might be on power struggles that have caused quarrels Daydreams and fantasies about faraway lands and exotic places Sudden demands on your resources by others may have you feeling among your friends, placing you in an uncomfortable position. might have you thinking about dropping everything and taking used. You may be asked for a loan. Your doubts about the person’s Conflicting loyalties might come up when others draw you into the off for a while. You aren’t usually impulsive, Scorpio, but today you ability to repay might conflict with your sympathy for his or her fray, Libra. Stay out of it! You could get angry, and this wouldn’t do feel restless. If you have no obligations, and if weather permits, go situation. Your intuition is good today, Sagittarius, so use it to read you any good. Think of something else until you calm down and someplace where you can experience a change of scenery. We all the true motives of those asking for favours. Grant only the ones you regain your perspective. need it from time to time. feel are appropriate. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Melancholy that doesn’t seem to have any basis in reality may Today, Aquarius, you may feel out of sorts. You probably aren’t ill, but Strange, exciting, and vivid dreams may inspire your creativity plague you today, causing friends, family, and your partner to you may be tired. You could also suff er from vague aches and pains today. You might want to try a new art form or study the works worry. On days like this, Capricorn, it’s best not to give in to gloom, that are most likely related to stress. Take the day off and relax. Soak of innovators. Love especially important to you, Pisces, though but rather to throw yourself into work and projects you love. Even in a tub and read a book. Your imagination is working overtime and insecurities about a partner may restrain you from expressing your though you may not feel like socialising, the company of others can you need to get your mind off your malaise. Fantasy novels may be feelings. Take a chance – let the person know what you need right get your mind back on track. your best bet! now. Your friend may be pleasantly surprised. 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 After reform I am unable to be 2 Strive to equal bird that’s not a beggar (9) on time (7) 8 Bankrupt following black 3 National leaders in Denmark bear (5) are never elected (4) 9 Dressed for a foray, we hear 4 Eccentrics beginning to (7) cause rows (6) 10 Be ahead with heavy metal 5 As a rule, no marines join (4) forces (8) 11 Musical state (8) 6 Beginner occupying empty 13 Little Benjamin holds large room (4) fish (6) 7 Playing at Vegas and getting 14 Grievance of one in factory benefits (10) (6) 8 Fagin’s associate gets on in 17 Where lawyers drink? (2,3,3) advertising (10) 19 Sticks around looking 12 Herb troubled a nice gal (8) complacent (4) 15 Huge people in rebuilt semi 21 This old novel is stupid (7) (7) 22 Golf course connections (5) 16 Soreness in a north German 23 Starshine somehow loses its city (6) shine (9) 18 Chat in hospital kitchen (4) 20 A girl’s incomplete expression of regret (4).

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Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ

Suniel: I’ve learnt everything Gully Boy is India’s offi cial from my failures entry to Oscars

Actor Suniel Shetty has seen ups and downs in Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s Gully his showbiz career. He says failure has taught him Boy, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia a lot. Bhatt, has been chosen as India’s “When I started my career as an actor, I had no offi cial entry for the 92nd Academy guidance from anyone. I have learnt everything Awards. from my failures. I was very happy when my fi rst “#GullyBoy has been selected movie was successful. That success paired with as India’s offi cial entry to the 92nd my trained body allowed me to believe and dream Oscar Awards. #apnatimeaayega that I would be the next Amitabh Bachchan in Thank you to the fi lm federation and the industry. Unfortunately, it remained a distant congratulations #Zoya @kagtireema dream,” said Suniel, who made his Bollywood @ritesh_sid @RanveerOffi cial @ debut with the 1992 movie Balwaan. aliaa08 @SiddhantChturvD @ “Moreover, I received a lot of criticism from DETERMINED: Suniel Shetty says he decided to kalkikanmani and cast, crew and hip people who told me that I cannot act and should go excel in what others didn’t have. hop crew,” Farhan Akhtar, one of the back to being a hotelier. I am glad that I took their fi lm’s producer, tweeted yesterday. criticism positively, moved past that and focused my fi lms were not doing well. Life of rapper Naved Shaikh, HONOURED: Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy on what audience wanted me to do,” he added. “But soon I stood up and decided to do popular by his stage name Naezy, stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The actor has been roped in by Tata Sky Acting something that could set me apart. I decided to along with Divine’s (Vivian Adda for the show Khel Khel Mein to share his excel in what others didn’t have, I focused on my Fernandes) served as an inspiration experience and learning with the budding actors actions and my fi tness. I used to perform stunts for the script of Gully Boy. that released earlier this year. participating on the show. that made me stand distinctly among my peers. My Ranveer’s character used rap as a The fi nal nominations will be Further talking about his journey as an actor, experience and my failure, both, have taught me tool to express his views on society announced on January 13, and the Suniel said: “There was a phase when I cried for to be a better performer and that is my journey so and life in Dharavi, one of the largest Oscars will be held on February 9, days and doubted my decision to be an actor when far,” said the “Border” actor. – IANS slums of Asia, in the superhit fi lm 2020. – IANS House Hunters host Whang dead at 56 after cancer fight

industry and beyond. Her acting credits By Christi Carras include recurring roles as manicurist Polly Nguyen on NBC’s Las Vegas and Divina on Here TV’s From Here on OUT, plus uzanne Whang, longtime host of appearances on more series, including Dexter, HGTV’s hit series House Hunters, Arrested Development, General Hospital, has died at 56 after a 13-year battle The Secret Life of the American Teenager and with breast cancer. Criminal Minds. Whang’s partner, Jeff Vezain, She was also a radio host, published author, Sconfi rmed on Thursday, via an emotional stand-up comedian, professional keynote Facebook post, that she died at their Los speaker, spoken-word artiste, political Angeles home at 7:20pm last Tuesday as activist, teacher and metaphysical minister. he “knelt beside her and caressed her.” In In 2011, doctors told her she had six addition to hosting House Hunters and House months to live. She beat those odds, living Hunters International for years, Whang also cancer-free until 2018, when the illness had roles on TV and in movies. returned. “A lifetime of love, adventure, humour “Her audacious sense of humour blessed and bliss now lives in our memories,” Vezain many, shocked a few, but allowed us to laugh wrote, using Whang’s Facebook account. in the face of adversity,” Vezain wrote. “She “For thirteen years she confronted cancer was an amazing daughter, sister, friend, with courage, humour, determination and mentor and advocate. As I, her family and her optimism. She was immensely encouraged by closest friends process her transition, we ask the love of her family, friends and those she for your prayers and loving thoughts.” had yet to meet. Your kind, loving messages An outpouring of love and respect for always lifted her spirits. I know she would Whang surfaced on social media in the wake prefer that her life be celebrated, as opposed of her death. Dancing With the Stars host to her passing mourned, but I also know how Tom Bergeron and Whang’s fellow student vehemently she disagreed with anyone being of metaphysics, 2020 presidential candidate told, ‘Don’t cry.’ So … cry if you will. I’ve been Marianne Williamson, were among those crying a LOT! And laughing…and everything who penned tributes to the beloved TV star. in between.” “#RIP my bold, brilliant, hilarious friend @ Beginning in 1999, Whang anchored House suzannewhang,” Bergeron captioned a photo Hunters from its inception until 2007, helping featuring the pair of hosting veterans. cement the programme as a popular staple for “Prayers for the brave and courageous @ the home improvement channel. Following suzannewhang,” Williamson tweeted. “May Whang’s cancer diagnosis in 2006, Colette her soul fl y free at last, unburdened now Whitaker took over the gig from 2008 to by the sorrows of the world. May she rest 2009, succeeded by Andromeda Dunker, who peacefully and dance joyously unto eternity. I currently hosts that series as well as House feel grateful to have known her and send love Hunters International, which Whang hosted to those who loved her.” from 2009-2012. Vezain promised on Facebook to “try” to Born in Arlington, Va., Whang graduated update those who wish to celebrate Whang’s from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree life, though he “may not be able to respond to in psychology and Brown University with a queries.” Whang’s last project, The Pipeline, master’s degree in cognitive psychology. is currently in postproduction. – Los Angeles MULTIFACETED: Suzanne Whang attends the 20th Anniversary of V-Day at The Broad Stage in She wore many faces in the entertainment Times/TNS Santa Monica, California. Sunday, September 22, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAREER COMMUNITY

A JOINT COLLABORATION OF Other viable fashion and with imagery. As a fashion illustrator, you career paths get to work with fashion houses and magazines to create drawings and paintings bringing the There are several layers to explore within a client’s vision to life. fashion career. It’s a lot more than just having If you’ve got the artistic skill and good style, and it poses several opportunities comprehensive ability to become a fashion for one to exploit. You could have a strong love illustrator, you’ll certainly be in high demand for fashion and wish to make a career out of it, any time soon. & but not be sure you want to go down the path of fashion designer. Because that’s so mainstream? Fashion Editor Well, there are several other viable career Are you thinking Anna Wintour? The title of options to explore fashion editor is no small feat. You must be able to write, obviously and you must also be able to Fashion Stylist wear the hat of fashion director. This is a very lucrative path for one who is Predicting fashion trends come with the prepared to take it on. Despite how glamorous territory so it goes without saying that you must it sounds, it’s a lot of hard work that requires a be super stylish and understand fashion to a T. good eye for detail and an understanding of your You’ll be supervising photo shoots, writing and client’s needs. You’ll be working with designers, editing fashion articles, selecting high-quality music producers and magazines. The life of a photos for publications. fashion stylist is crazy hectic, just ask Ifeoma Odogwu of Hyperfashun. Crazy schedules, tight Fashion Photographer deadlines, a cut-throat industry; so if you’re not In Nigeria, most people think the only money- built for pressure, ditch the thought. maker for photographers is wedding shoots or You can either work freelance or as an attaché. coverage. Besides having top-notch photography Starting out as a freelancer, you can’t expect to skills, the aspiring fashion photographer must charge up a storm for your services. However, as be organised and deeply creative. It is your job to you build your clientele and reputation you are set the tone, create the best lighting and texture able to gradually increase your fees. that will breathe life to the fashion or art pieces on a shoot. Fashion Illustrator You should also be fashion-savvy and have There are much fewer fashion illustrators the ability to think on your feet. Photographers in the industry but it is a path that holds great have their work featured on fashion and lifestyle promise. This is a path that requires specifi c websites, blogs, print magazines and digital skill with pencil and with the brush, with colour campaigns.

Guidelines of the Contest: submitted in standard A4 size, should be drawn with standard HB pencil/ Following the given black marker and can be mood board/theme coloured in any medium. board, participants need The sketch should About the to design any two unisex include other details, Mood Board: sample of a T-shirt for a including fabric options, sporting event. colour options, trims From historic options etc. era to the present Eligibility to Apply: 7. Any embroidery day fashion trends, or other surface the visuals in 1. Grade-X pass students. technique on T-shirt the theme board 2. Each participant is only should be sketched highlight Qatar’s allowed a submission of separately along with architecture to its two designs. the T-shirt design in glitz-glam ever 3. Designs should be order to understand the changing fashion strictly hand sketched participant’s concept. trends and colours. and coloured. What’s new? 4. Strict plagiarism Judging criteria: What’s classic? rules apply. Any The final judgement will And is everything inspired/plagiarised be based on the following collaborating design can lead to the criteria. Each contains 25 and coming back disqualification of the marks. For further details, and submissions, â  ä    4$7$5 together? We leave contestant. 1. Concept please scan the QR code above with it to you, to your 5. No digital designs 2. Creativity your mobile phone camera or visit perception and view would be accepted. 3. Design Details https://gulftimescommunity.com/ of fashion in Qatar. 6. Each sketch should be 4. Product Feasibility designyourdreamcareer/ 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, September 22, 2019 COMMUNITY An informative, interactive session on diamonds held at QNL

PANEL: From right to left, Einas Mohammed, Jewellery Designer; Dr Sohair Wastawy, Executive Director of the Library; Ammar Al Kurdi, President of the Arab League for Measurement and Calibration of the GCC Countries; Yousuf Saad al-Suwaidi, Director of the Department of Consumer Protection and Commercial Fraud. Photos by Nasser T K

process of extracting the stones By Mudassir Raja from the ground. In addition, Einas “Remember also spoke about countries most famous for diamonds, including when buying any t was a session on the marvels Russia, the world’s leading of nature and the interest producer of gem-quality diamonds, diamond (ring human beings take in them. Angola, South Africa, Canada and One such marvel of nature Australia, famous for its yellow or bracelet), the is diamonds, which are like diamonds. Idreams for most people. The lecture off ered jewellery cut of pieces will A lecture by a Qatar-based enthusiasts expert advice on how diamond jewellery designer at to add to their collections when refl ect light so Qatar National Library (QNL) buying or selecting high-quality highlighted diff erent aspects of diamonds, and it was followed by that diamonds diamonds and shared informative an informative discussion with the guidelines that customers need specialists in the fi eld. do not appear to take into consideration while Women were the major part of buying diamonds. the audience who took keen interest pale” The session about diamonds in the lecture and then asked titled “A Journey through the relevant questions. — Einas World of Diamonds” was headed Einas mainly highlighted four by Jewellery Designer Einas aspects related to the precious Mohammed, Mohammed tomorrow. The stones. She said: “When you are interactive session also provided an buying more than one carat of Jewellery opportunity to diff erent jewellery diamonds as a complete piece, industry specialists to share try to apply for a certifi cate of Designer their knowledge and expertise in Diamonds from HRD Belgium or diamonds and provided audience GIA America.” mantle under natural conditions a chance to ask interesting and She further said: “Remember of very high pressure and high probing questions. when buying any diamond (ring temperature. Once a diamond has The talk was also attended by or bracelet), the cut of pieces will been created in these underground Dr Sohair Wastawy, Executive refl ect light so that diamonds do conditions, it travels via molten Director of the Library: Ammar Al not appear pale.” diamonds and industrial diamonds. of diamonds used to be done in rock to the earth’s surface, where Kurdi, President of the Arab League She also advised the participants Einas said: “We should have an Belgian but now India has the it is mined, refi ned, and turned for Measurement and Calibration by saying: “Defi ne your budget. understanding to diff erentiate modern technologies to cut and into beautiful jewellery or used for of the GCC Countries and CEO You can make your shopping between the two stones. It is better polish the precious stones with industrial purposes. Zabarjad and Diamond: and easier because prices of diamonds for the customers to buy heavier cheap labour. The labour in In response to a question about Yousuf Saad al-Suwaidi, Director depend on the size and extent of diamonds.” Belgium is fi ve times costlier when how the quality of diamonds can be of the Department of Consumer their brightness for a positive and In respond to a question about compared to India.” verifi ed in Qatar during diff erent Protection and Commercial Fraud. comfortable buying experience.” from where most of the diamonds In response to a question about exhibitions, Yousuf Saad al- Einas shared her passion for She added: “Follow your senses come nowadays, she said: “An how diamonds are formed, the Suwaidi said that every company precious stones and the knowledge and previous tips also help you to overwhelming volume of the expert said that a natural diamond taking part in diff erent exhibitions she has gained through her understand – the price you off er diamonds in the world are made is made from carbon and is the has to have a local representative professional experience. The to buy but in the end you should ready in India. The reason is that hardest natural known substance from Qatar. In case of a claim, the lecture helped participants learn choose the closest to your heart.” India has cheaper labour. The on earth. Natural diamonds are local representative of the company more about the origin of natural The expert further highlighted industry is also growing in China. created over a period of millions of is responsible to address the diamonds, beginning with the the diff erence between natural Earlier, the major production years and miles below the earth’s grievances of the buyers.”