Community Seven-year-old Ruba Osama, Qatar’s youngest poet, reflects on the suff ering of P7 war-hit children of Syria

Sunday, March 11, 2018 Jumada II 23, 1439 AH

DOHA 22°C—35°C TODAY PUZZLES 12 & 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 14 Shining star Pakistani actress Sajal Aly

COVER dwells on her life and STORY times, and that motherly bond with Sridevi. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Bullet Head Oscar (R) winner Adrien Brody, John Malkovich, and Antonio USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTION: Paul Solet Banderas deliver the action in this riveting crime story fi lled CAST: Adrien Brody, Antonio Banderas, John Malkovich with pulse-pounding twists and turns after a heist gone SYNOPSIS: Three career criminals fi nd themselves tragically wrong. trapped in a warehouse with the law closing in and an even worse threat waiting inside a nigh-unstoppable killer dog. THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall

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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Black Panther his rightful place as king. When a the young king must rally his allies and Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 DIRECTION: Ryan Coogler powerful enemy suddenly reappears, release the full power of Black Panther Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 CAST: Chadwick Boseman, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as to defeat his foes and secure the safety Qatar Airways 40253374 Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o Black Panther — gets tested. He’s of his people. SYNOPSIS: After the death of his drawn into a conflict that puts the fate father, T’Challa returns home to the of Wakanda and the entire world at THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, African nation of Wakanda to take risk. Faced with treachery and danger, Royal Plaza

ote Unquo The Mall Cinema (1): Kaly Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Qu te (Malayalam) 3pm; Bullet Head Black Panther (2D) 2:30pm; Kaly (2D) 6pm; Hangman (2D) 7:45pm; (Malayalam) 5pm; Hangman (2D) Surprise is the Bullet Head (2D) 9:30pm; Kaly 8pm; Hostile (2D) 9:45pm; Kaly (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Oddsockeaters (2D) 2:30pm; (Malayalam) 11:15pm. greatest gift which life The Mall Cinema (2): Black The Oddsockeaters (2D) 4pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace can grant us. Panther (2D) 2pm; The The Oddsockeaters (2D) 5:30pm; (3): Kaly (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Oddsockeaters (2D) 4:30pm; The Bullet Head (2D) 7pm; Black Death Wish (2D) 5:30pm; Borg Oddsockeaters (2D) 6pm; 3 Storeys Panther (2D) 9pm; Hangman (2D) Vs. McEnroe (2D) 7:30pm; First — Boris Pasternak (Hindi) 7:30pm; First Born (2D) 11:30pm. Born (2D) 9:30pm; Hangman (2D) 9:30pm; Hangman (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Black 11:15pm. The Mall Cinema (3): Hate Story Panther (2D) 2:30pm; Death Asian Town Cinema: Maya 4 (Hindi) 3pm; Black Panther (2D) Wish (2D) 5pm; Hangman (2D) Nadhi (Malayalam) 7pm; Maya 5:30pm; Borg Vs. McEnroe (2D) 7pm; First Born (2D) 9pm; Black Nadhi (Malayalam) 9:45pm; 8pm; Hostile (2D) 10pm; Hate Panther (2D) 11pm. Kaly (Malayalam) 6pm; Kaly Story 4 (Hindi) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Kaly Community Editor Landmark Cinema (1): Kaly The Oddsockeaters (2D) 2:30pm; (Malayalam) 11:30pm; Captain Kamran Rehmat (Malayalam) 3pm; Hostile (2D) The Oddsockeaters (2D) 4:15pm; (Malayalam) 7pm; Captain e-mail: [email protected] 6pm; The Oddsockeaters (2D) The Oddsockeaters (2D) 5:45pm; (Malayalam) 10pm; Hate Story 4 Telephone: 44466405 7:30pm; Borg Vs. McEnroe (2D) Bullet Head (2D) 7:15pm; Borg (Hindi) 6pm; Kaly (Malayalam) Fax: 44350474 9:15pm; Kaly (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Vs. McEnroe (2D) 9:30pm; Bullet 8:30pm; Hate Story 4 (Hindi) Landmark Cinema (2): The Head (2D) 11:30pm. 11:15pm. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS boating consumers. Qatar International Mall of Qatar Fun Fair B.Square Mall Grand Event Boat Show 5th Edition will take place from WHERE: Mall Of Qatar WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha HEC Paris EMBA 13th March to 17th March 2018 at Porto WHEN: Until April 15 WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Tornado Tower, West Bay Arabia, The Pearl- Qatar. The Mall of Qatar has expanded to TIME: 6:30pm WHEN: 21 March bring you “Doha’s best outdoor theme The only mall in Qatar dedicated to TIME: 4:30pm – 6:00pm park”. Come with your family and friends entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy HEC Paris in Qatar is offering an HEC to enjoy the new rides and attractions – a total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car Paris information session – executive MBA. Trampoline, Giant Slide, Wind Tunnel, parking spaces, as well as provide a range Come hear from our Academic Director and Disco Tagada, Meltdown, Surfing and of shopping, services, and entertainment Admissions team. Find out more about HEC much more to enjoy with family and options. Paris, our degree programs run in Qatar, the friends. Come all and enjoy life. admissions process and financing options. Torba Farmers Market Souq Waqif Spring Festival WHERE: Education City Holiday Camp WHERE: Souq Waqif WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: TCA Campus, behind Gulf Extreme Desert Show WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 9am Times Bldg WHEN: Ongoing TIME: Evening Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered WHEN: March 18– 29 TIME: 1:30pm - 6:30pm Souq Waqif is hosting Spring Festival with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar- TIME: 8.30am - 12.45pm Experience the desert in a real traditional events until April 25. The festival is based initiative that aims to deliver Get ready to enjoy your vacation with way. It includes a desert safari, dune organised by the Organizing Committee organic and locally-grown food and holiday camp at TCA. Kids can play with bashing and a trip to inland sea. Watch a of the Private Engineering Office. This homemade products, to host a weekly colours and paint their imagination on thrilling Extreme Desert Show only for QR year’s festival offers a range of family- market in Education City. Open to paper. Activities such as dance, calligraphy, 170 per person. Call 3339 3323 for more friendly fun including parades, shows, the public, the market be held at QF’s Abacus, and Vedic math will take place. inquiries. plays, music featuring top stars and Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate Transport will be available for students as children’s entertainment. Spring Festival 2, every Thursday from 9am-4pm and well. Come be a part of this fun camp. For will also present fine arts events in the every Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm- more information, call 66523871. various sections of Souq Waqif Arts 5pm.The name ‘Torba’ is derived from Center, including workshops directed to all Arabic, and means “the pure soil that visitors. feeds, nourishes, and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally-grown items will Foodex Qatar 2018 be on offer, including organic fruits and WHEN: May 3-5 vegetables, homemade preserves, syrups, WHERE: Doha Exhibition and and butters, as well as handicrafts and Convention Centre gardening supplies. Qatar is the most urbanised nation among the GCC states. Urban lifestyles Breakdance Classes have raised the standard of living of WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday individuals and changed their eating Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop pattern, resulting in a shift in the diet culture that originated in New York towards protein rich foods as well as and has since spread all over the world. packaged and fast food. Consumption of Breakdancing is an athletic and acrobatic Doha Triathlon 2018 such premium products has contributed to style of dancing, which can often appear WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Park the growth of the food industry. FOODEX to defy the laws of physics. This extreme WHEN: March 16 Date festival will strengthen the Qatari food industry dance-sport uses tremendous upper- TIME: 5:00 am - 12:30 pm WHERE: Souq Waqif to meet the standards of rising expatriate body strength for tricks and poses and Doha Triathlon will take place on Friday WHEN: Ongoing till March 15 population, tourism, and developing tastes a great way to get into shape and have March 16 2018, in the surrounding area of The festival “Souq Al Tumur Al Musami of Western foods. fun. Register now by calling 33003839 or the Museum of Islamic Art, with the scenic (Seasonal Dates’ Market) started from e-mail [email protected] view of Doha’s skyline in the background. February 15 and would continue till March Remote-controlled car racing track This is the second edition of the event 15, 2018, said a release. The registration is WHERE: Aspire Park Zumba Session which started on January 20 2017. In free for local and international companies WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat WHERE: Bin Omran addition of the full Olympic Triathlon and producing, importing and supplying dates. TIME: 4pm-10pm WHEN: Sundays Sprint distances that we offered last year, The venue of the festival, Souq Waqif Aspire Zone Foundation has created a TIME: 7pm - 8pm we are happy to announce that we are now is a destination for visitors and tourists custom-made track specially designed Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) bringing in a Super Sprint distance for from Qatar and abroad and is highly for remote-control car racing, for car every Sunday. For more information call teenagers aged 12-13 and 14-15 years old, popular among citizens and expatriates, lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport 33003839 or registration@atelierqatar. individually or as teams. for its activities, exhibitions and festivals enthusiasts can try the race track opposite com throughout the year. The seasonal market the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Rang Barse Doha for dates will provide a platform for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Salsa Nights WHERE: Doha Marriott Hotel companies to showcase varieties of dates, WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton WHEN: March 30 and the products made of dates. Outdoor and five-a-side football Grand Doha TIME: 3:00pm-11:00pm pitches WHEN: Every Wednesday It is that time of the year. When we WHERE: Aspire Zone TIME: 9pm decide to colour you up!! Yeah you heard it WHEN: Daily Get ready for some Latin beats every right Red Apple Events and Media presents TIME: 7pm-11pm Wednesday night, where all the salseros you for the seventh time in a ROW...RANG Aspire Zone’s five-a-side football and salseras in town meet and party all BARSE 2018. As always Doha Marriott outdoor pitches opposite Al Waab Street night. Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies outdoors will be turned into a festival are available every day from 7pm until enter free. For details call 4485 3000. Arena. Every year we bring you the best in 11pm from Sundays to Thursdays, and on music and a crowd who parties like there Fridays and Saturdays from 7am-11pm. Off -Road biking tour is no tomorrow...To take care of Music WHERE: Zekreet as always we are bringing the Badshah of Mahaseel Festival WHEN: Fridays Bollywood DJ AKHTAR, he has already been WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is offering featured in 3 Rang Barse’s and ensured we WHERE: Katara the country’s first off-road biking tour. danced till our feet cant handle more. TIME: 9am-10pm Ride in the desert on a fat bike to explore Visitors to the festival can expect a the local flora and fauna spot desert Qatar International Boat Show variety of products from local vegetables, wildlife, hike up jebels, chill in the magic WHERE: The Pearl Qatar Qatar Running Series flowers, honey and meat, poultry and of the Richard Serra statues and this WHEN: March 13 to 17 WHERE: MIA Park diary items. For those of you looking unique landscape. Participants will get Qatar International Boat Show is a WHEN: ongoing till April 13 for traditional Qatari food, there will to cross the desert riding fat bikes from must-exhibit event for boaters and anyone TIME: 7am also be stalls selling homemade foods Zekreet to the Richard Serra statues, on a thinking of getting into boating as it serves Get ready for Qatar Running Series at such as Machbous. Farm-grown goods route of approximately 13kms. The route as an ideal maritime-industry networking MIA Park. The events will take place in Mia include aubergines, peppers, cucumbers, is easy to ride and suitable for people with platform and a key business driver for the Park and comprise of distances ranging tomatoes, courgettes, cauliflower, herbs, average fitness. You must be able to ride. marine sector boosting regional marine from 3k to 10k. All events will be run on and chilies. There are also animal products Kids aged 9 and older are also welcome. industry. Each year this event brings accurately measured short courses with such as chicken, milk, cheese and eggs The fee is QR220 (QR190 for ages 9-14) the entire recreational boating industry multiple laps and will be restricted to a from Qatari companies like Baladna and Al and includes bike and safety equipment. together ¬ manufacturers, dealers and maximum of 130 participants. Waha Poultry Company. The activity lasts about 2.5 hours.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I look forward to a project where I can challenge my abilities” — Sajal Aly, Pakistani actress

Since artistes are prominent both in Pakistan and India, they’re a soft target, which is wrong

SUNDAY CONVERSATION

prominence — for Mehmoodabad Ki By Muhammad Asad Ullah Malkain (a family drama on the private TV channel ARY Digital in 2011). Sajal was one of hundreds of rom a relatively moderate young faces, who arrive every year in celebrity profile as a Pakistani Karachi carrying sanguine, but mostly drama artiste to making a star farfetched, dream of making it big. turn opposite the legendary It won’t be erroneous to say that you Sridevi in Bollywood, Sajal Aly can find all that hoopla of collected hasF traversed some distance. ambition in her uncanny expression that Before Sajal found her calling, she mottles the screen only once the camera was a teenaged wannabe actress from rolls. Lahore, Pakistan, who, moved to the For Sajal, it is another leap in a career port city of Karachi to support her in which she has forged ahead from a family financially. She worked as a newcomer to winning two nominations CANDID: “I feel like contributing and working for cancer patients in Pakistan. Maybe, I can relate to what brand promotion girl before landing at the prestigious Lux Style Awards 2018 the family goes through, it’s something very close to my heart,” says Sajal Aly. an audition — and shooting into in a single category of Best Actress; Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY acclaimed for her dramatic when Mom came out, it was all talent — from the assertive Sassi about the bond between mother of O Rangreza to the vulnerable and her daughter. So yes. and relatable Dr Zubia of Yaqeen Ka Safar — drama serials on How much of a setback has Pakistan’s premier entertainment the ban on Pakistani artistes in channel HUM TV — both in 2017. Bollywood been? Do you agree After enduring the heartache with the narrative that artistes of her mother’s demise last year, are a soft target in all of this? Sajal expresses her utmost grief, Yes, they are! Since artistes disbelief and shock over the death are prominent both in Pakistan of Sridevi, who essayed her reel and India they’re a soft target, life mother in the Bollywood dark which is wrong. I am glad that I thriller Mom. got a chance to work in Bollywood The legendary Indian showed and might as well go again, her love and concern for Sajal in but I am also concerned about a video, during promotions for contributing to a positive growth Mom when the Pakistani actors in Pakistani cinema. I believe couldn’t rub shoulders with her at the hard work that we put in the the promo events, thanks to a ban. projects abroad can just be put in She even broke down in tears and at home, where we are given the regretted Sajal’s absence verbally. respect we deserve. Therefore, She referred to Sajal as ‘mera the ban shouldn’t be taken as a bacha’ (my kid), in a video to show setback anyway. how much love and affection she had for the Pakistani artiste. What is the first thing you The 24-year-old’s eyes prioritise before signing up a ccaterwauls as she moves from project? oone project to another; making A substantial script and role it straight from her shoot for is all that I look into. I just don’t AaAangan (an upcoming drama want to be there for the sake of seserialr based on pre-Partition) in a it — you know just the beauty clcleane casual uptight head bun and element. I’m an actor at the end a FrFrench pink jumper she carries of the day, so I look forward to a eefeffortlesslyfo whilst Community sits project where I can challenge my dodownwn with her to run the gamut own abilities. off a rrich journey — now almost a ddedecadeca old — before she heads How do you find inner ovoververe ttoo her makeup artist, dolled peace? Is there something up ttoo wwalk the ramp. that you do to get away from all the action in your life? YYaYaqeenqee Ka Safar and Are there beauty secrets RaRangrezanngrez are two serials that lurking somewhere that other dididd wawayy too well on the screen, SHOWSTOPPER: The 24-year-old starlet makes a statement at a Bridal Couture Week. aspirants could make use of? eaearningrrning yyou two nominations foforr the BeBest Actress at Lux in front of a mother. She made me shoot of the film, I never felt you at the promos. What do There’s no beauty secret. I’m StStyleyyle AwAwardsa 2018. Yet, you feel that way. It’s a very big thing. uncomfortable sharing the screen you feel about that? a very simple person in nature; shsharehare spspaceac with relative Lots of newcomers come and with her. It came as a surprise to me and it’s just that I take my work nnenewcomerswcomer whilst you yourself shoot with you and sometimes I was extremely emotional at that very seriously. After my mother aararee an estestablisheda actress. they even get intimidated or She broke down whilst time because my mother had just (passed away), I did a lot of How do yyouou explain that? nervous, but during the entire talking about her bond with passed away a few days ago and projects to keep myself as busy Well, a ththrowbackro to my career as I could, but you know once and you’ll sseeee I’ve always been you face certain realities of life, part of plays wwhere I was cast “We shared a very mother-daughter kind of ultimately your life gets easier opoppositeposite relrelativeati newcomers, but — you’re over all your fears. I’m I’I’veve nneverev had a problem. And relationship. For me, she’s no doubt a legend but even happy in action, workwise. That’s you know all those projects, did the real peace for me — keeping way too well on television screen in my first scene, I never felt like I was sitting in front of up with everyone and being the bringing immense TRPS. candid me! And yes, the two nominations Sridevi; I felt I was sitting in front of a mother. She made are for both the projects that are me feel that way” What has changed after very close to my heart: Yaqeen Mom as an actress? What do Ka Safar and Rangreza. They are you think needs to improve in completely different yet represent Pakistani cinema? two very strong characters. I am Nothing has changed. I’m still honoured that I got to play these doing projects and people do roles and represent independent appreciate them. Our work is a strong women and their tireless constant struggle. I believe it’s journeys. better to keep doing the work and get even better with every project. What kind of bond did you It’s still a learning curve for me. develop with Sridevi? Were When it comes to Pakistani films, you still in touch with her there’s still a lot to learn and do post-release Mom? better. Yes, I was. We shared a very mother-daughter kind of What issues are the closest relationship. In the first two spells to your heart? Is there of the shoot, my mother was there something that you have found with me and they developed a more fulfilling doing than very good bond, so we spent a lot what has made you famous? of time together — like a family. I feel like contributing and In the last spell of the film since working for cancer patients in I was alone at the shoot and my Pakistan. Maybe, I can relate to mother was in the hospital, that what the family goes through, it’s was when I got attached to her something very close to my heart. (Sridevi). For me, she’s no doubt a When my mother left us, it brought legend but even in my first scene, unbearable pain for the family. So, I I never felt like I was sitting in don’t really want anybody else to be front of Sridevi; I felt I was sitting in the same boat. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY Three-day photo exhibition highlights sport events in Qatar

Photojournalist and social media activist Bosco Menezes recently concluded his third solo exhibition and John Davi, GM Bateel International-Qatar, Qatari Para Athlete and Life Coach Ahmed, Yoga at CafeBateel recently with prominent Qatar sports personalities and distinguished members of Expert Shefa, Extreme Athlete Pierre Daniel, Maud Daniel, Head of Marketing at Qatar Post and the expat community in attendance. Qatari adventurer Khalid al-Jabir, who rides his bike across others attended the exhibition. The exhibition featured photos captured over a 10-year period which the world spreading a message of peace, Hani Taleb, deputy manager Bateel International Qatar, included the first ever CHI Al Shaqab, Diamond League athletics and other major sports events.

DPS-MIS holds cooking event for nursery students

Little Chef a cooking without fire activity was conducted for the students of DPS MIS (Modern excited to play the character of a chef. The teachers made special eff orts for integrating the Indian School) nursery recently. activity with table manners and teaching the students about the nutritious value of sandwiches, The tiny tots were taught to make vegetable sandwiches. They enjoyed the activity as they were encouraging them to bring healthy tiff in every day.

AMAB students take part in science week activities

In connection with Science Week at AMAB (Al to task by designing and building LEGO blocks Maha Academy for Boys), a series of activities into models, and testing them using their was recently launched both on and off campus. tablets. Real life skills such as collaboration, One of the highlights was a competition creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving where Year 5 students got their inventive and skills were crucial to be able to complete the analytical minds pulsating as they created tasks. models using LEGO blocks and their tablets. The other activities held in AMAB were field trips The competition, organised by primary teachers to the Qatar Scientific Club by each year group Mulki and Mohammed Yusuf, was conducted where they immersed themselves in various at the school auditorium. Gateway Educational interactive activities. The event was organised Consultancy (GEC) ran the excitement-charged by STEM xplorers. contest where students worked in teams to Mad Science Qatar, an organisation providng outdo each other. science enrichment to children, also held Principal Shuja Uddin said, “I am very proud of two shows on campus which involved their the teachers for their dedication and hard work. participation. The students were engaged in the The students are in very good hands, and I am session with their attention riveted on clouds sure they are learning and having fun at the that engulfed them, bubbles pouring on their same time.” heads, balls floating, and more. “I am happy that our teachers give nothing less Further, Year 2 boys wore green and held fruit than their best for our boys, and the facilities in parties in class, sharing water melons, bananas, Al Maha enhance student learning in keeping oranges, grapes, and other fruits with each with the advanced age of technology,” the other. During the entire week, the students principal added. turned in their science projects such as forests, Working in small groups, the boys were brought menageries, and live volcano, among others. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Stirrings of a (very) young heart

The above is a poem written by seven-year-old Ruba Osama, Qatar’s youngest poet, after she in WordsNStrings — a platform for young poets in Qatar. She is also the only Pobble winner in Qatar; agonised over heart-rending images of children of Syria, maimed and killed in the war-torn country. her award was for being a “Writing Wizard”. Besides, Ruba is the “Chief Green Warrior” at Green’s Ruba studies in Grade 2 at the Newton International School. Her poetry has been regularly featured Better — an online platform which promotes sustainability and climate awareness in Qatar.

BHSC commemorates historic speech by Bangladesh’s founder

Bangladesh MHM School & College (BHSC) recently remembered the historic speech (March 7, 19771) Principal; took part in the discussion as main speakers. Tafsir Uddin focused the informative data on of Father of the Bengali Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Raman at the school premises. Bangabandhu (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) and explained the significance of his role in the liberation war. About 47 years ago, Sheikh Mujibar Rahman stood towering above the nation and led unprepared Vice Principal Zulfiker Azad stated the nearness of Bangabandhu to his people as he made the historic people towards the independent struggle. The speech was very powerful and the subsequent events speech. In his speech, Principal Jashim Uddin expressed Bangabandhu as the hero of the two events, led to the creation of Bangladesh. The observance took place with the elaborate participation of the language movement and liberation movement. students and teachers who gathered in the school auditorium and commemorated the speech day. Accoridn to the principal, the beauty of the speech is that it has transformed it as a classic in political Tafsir Uddin, Teacher of Bangladesh and Global studies; Zulfiker Azad, Vice Principal; and Jashim Uddin, oratory, which has been recognised by Unesco recently. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY MOTORING Maserati’s Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante premiered at 88th Geneva Motor Show

aserati unveiled the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante in captivating “total black”M at the 88th Geneva Motor Show. Black is synonymous with elegance, but also with extreme sportiness, so it perfectly captures the dual personality inherent in the Maserati DNA. From this concept, Nerissimo was born − a special edition of Maserati cars that emphasises their assertive sporting prowess and high-performance capabilities. Designed for the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante − and available in GranSport trims − the Nerissimo Edition envelops each car in black. The exteriors of the three cars stand out thanks to seductive, deep black body paint. This is combined with a contrasting Black Chrome trim on the upper part of the grille frame and the Trident, the side air vents, the boot, and the iconic Maserati badging on the C-pillars and at the rear. The grille bars, door handles, exhaust tips and window trim, meanwhile, are in an exclusive black fi nish. For the Ghibli and Quattroporte, a dark fi nish on the LED headlights and a choice of either 20” Urano or 21” Titano alloy wheels – both in glossy black – complete the picture. The Levante off ers additional features such as front and rear underbody protection and black fog light rings. It is available with a choice of 20” Nereo, 20” Efesto or 21” Anteo alloy wheels – all in dark fi nishes. As for the interior, the Ghibli sports sedan is fi tted out with heated front and rear sport seats, a heated sport steering wheel and dark mirror interior fi nishing − although black quality ebony trim. The Quattroporte only available with the Quattroporte. Assist (LKA), Active Blind Spot Assist centre of gravity in the segment. The piano and carbon fi bre trims are S Q4 GranLusso is presented in Blu The GranLusso is an expression of (ABSA) and Traffi c Sign Recognition Levante boasts incomparable agility also available. Tinted windows and Passione, with 21 Titano wheels exclusive, refi ned luxury – made (TSR). EPS has replaced hydraulic in the luxury SUV segment, as well a power rear sunblind are additional and black brake calipers. The clear with the Ermenegildo Zegna steering on the two Maserati sedans as extraordinary comfort on rough features. The fl agship Quattroporte exquisite beige leather interior with silk or fi ne-grain stretched leather and on the Levante, improving terrain and excellent road-holding on executive sedan can be fi nished in wooden inserts perfectly matches interiors – while the GranSport was the cars’ handling and comfort, low-grip surfaces. either black piano or carbon fi bre the exterior, and the two rear seats designed to add an extra sporting while maintaining the excellent Adaptive full LED headlights trims. It is equipped with tinted ensure maximum comfort for dimension to the car. manoeuvrability typical of every are another stand-out feature of windows and a rear-view camera executive use. The sports cars are The Ghibli is the highest-selling Maserati. Levante. An additional element with dynamic gridlines, and also represented by the GranCabrio car in Maserati history, with over There is no end in sight for the characterises this model to adds the practicality of a power boot MC. Painted in Bianco Birdcage, 84.200 models delivered since success of the Quattroporte, with provide the best customisation lid, the home-link system and keyless the cabriolet features 20” wheels, 2013. The MY18 has Adaptive the MY18 once again confi rming its and exclusivity options. The entry extended to include the rear black brake calipers, a leather and full LED Matrix headlights with place at the apex of the fl agship sedan Maserati Genuine Accessories range doors. The Levante SUV features Alcantara interior, and contrasting “Glare Free” technology, developed segment. introduces for the very fi rst time an heated front and rear sport seats, white stitching that embellishes the in collaboration with Magneti In 2016, the launch of the exclusively designed 21-inch wheel four-zone automatic climate control, passenger compartment. The carbon Marelli Automotive Lighting. Levante − the fi rst SUV produced rim Eracle. It will be available from power foot pedals and the easy entry detail also reinforces the car’s strong The Quattroporte MY18 has also by Maserati in its 100-year history March in matt grey colour with system. racing look. introduced Adaptive full LED − represented a turning point for diamond trim that enriches the headlights on all trims, with standard the Marque of the Trident as it captivating design. Other models on show in The range L-shape “Glare Free” technology entered the largest segment in the The GranTurismo and GranCabrio Geneva The 2018 Maserati range has been that provides longer-lasting, more global luxury automotive market. In MY18 have been the subject of an The Marque of the Trident’s other thoroughly overhauled. All fi ve natural light with substantially Geneva, Maserati is showcasing the elegant restyling that has improved models are also present in Geneva in models, including the GranTurismo improved visibility compared to Bi- Levante MY18, which has adopted their aerodynamics, while the a variety of trims and colours. This and GranCabrio, have been Xenon technology. EPS for an even more exciting driving upgrading of their interiors includes includes a Ghibli S Q4 GranLusso signifi cantly re-styled, with new A particular highlight from among experience, both on and off the road. the introduction of a brand-new Bianco Alpi with 20” Urano Diamond features also added. the important technical innovations The “Maserati of SUVs” was driver interface and a comprehensive wheels, polished aluminium brake In line with the new range strategy, is Electric Power Steering (EPS). This designed to excite sports car infotainment system. calipers, a luxuriously elegant the most signifi cant updates for the facilitates the active functions of the enthusiasts, and it accomplishes At a global level, 51.500 cars were Ermenegildo Zegna silk interior Ghibli and Levante MY18 relate to the new Advanced Driving Assistance this goal with its extensive use of delivered in 20”17. Maserati is present with red leather, 100% natural fi bre introduction of the GranLusso and Systems (ADAS), which include lightweight materials, ideal 50:50 in 77 markets, the largest of which is mulberry silk inserts and a high- GranSport trims, which initially were Highway Assist (HAS), Lane Keeping weight distribution and the lowest China followed by North America. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY IIA Qatar member invited to serve at Global Committee

Sundaresan Rajeswar, Group Head of Internal Audit with Teyseer Group and Board member of Qatar chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), is invited to continue to serve as a member of the IIA’s Global Committee of Research and Education Advisors till 2019. “We have been fortunate to have you as a member of the committee and value the time and eff orts you have given to setting the direction of the IIA and accomplishing its strategies and directives,” said Naohiro Mouri, Chairman of the Board Nominee in his letter. Rajeswar has been holding this important position since 2016. IIA leaders give back to their profession by sharing best practices, experiences, and knowledge, and through mentoring future leaders. This will contribute to a sustainable future for the internal audit profession and long-term success. The IIA leadership also brings many benefits to the volunteers’ organisations. “Over a decade, I have acquired a host of technical skills through certifications, courses, global councils, special interest groups, and conferences. By serving Qatar chapter and the global committee thought leadership, I could network with audit professionals and gain insight into leading practices in the profession. You can’t buy that kind of professional development,” Rajeswar said. Rajeswar represented IIA Qatar in 2018 Global Council meeting held recently in Panama where more than 150 leaders from 80 countries gathered. Mike Peppers, IIA’s Global Chairman of the Board, presided over the Global Council meetings. Several past IIA board chairs were present to share the latest information on key global strategic initiatives. The IIA’s CEO and President Richard Chambers presented The IIA’s Global Footprint report and discussed the imperatives for internal auditors in 2018 and beyond.

TAQ hosts annual corporate partner get-together

Turkish Airlines Qatar (TAQ) recently hosted annual corporate partner appreciation dinner at Urbacon General Contracting, the leading construction planning and development company in Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The event saw participation of prominent Qatar which has delivered first-class projects from Lekhwiya Sports Club to Baladna Farm, and corporates in Qatar. The event was led by Mehmed Zingal, TAQ General Manager of Qatar from Mall of Qatar to Souq Waqif Car Park, secured third best-selling corporate award. off ice, and all members of the Turkish Airlines Corporate Club (TACC) in Qatar celebrated on “Qatar has always been a crucial market for us with its world-class infrastructure and excellent the occasion. TACC is an exclusive programme for Turkish Airlines corporate clients where the airport serving as a gateway to this region and beyond. And existing close relations between two members receive a wide array of benefits. The Turkish Airlines’ global reach, coupled with the countries, Turkey and Qatar, has made Doha a more important and valuable destination than ever corporate travel programme – off ering member businesses discounted tickets, penalty-free for Turkish Airlines, and as the flag carrier of Turkey, we look forward to strengthening these ties reservation changes and special baggage allowances, among other benefits at no cost – proves and collaboration between the two countries by contributing to their aviation fields,” said Mehmed incentive enough for numerous global companies to choose Turkish flag carrier. Zingal. The event brought together more than 100 participants – primarily travel experts, top The first best-selling corporate award went to the Tekfen Construction, the company leading on executives from companies, institutions and organisations, current and potential club members the construction of the beautiful Al-Thumama Stadium and a number of other remarkable projects. – to learn more about the business travel segment and the latest developments in the aviation Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar’s largest healthcare provider, got second award, while industry. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY QUIZ Blood isn’t only red!

ociety elites aren’t the only blue bloods. In fact, blood comes in a rainbow of crazy colours, depending on what we’re talkingS about. Spiders, octopuses, squids and horseshoe crabs have blue blood. Beetles, sea cucumbers and sea squirts have yellow blood. Many annelids, including marine worms, segmented worms and leeches have their blood green. Brachiopods, peanut worms and some other kind of marine worms have purple blood. Interestingly, some of these animals don’t reveal their true colours until you cut them open. That’s because some of the chemicals in their blood protein change colour when exposed to oxygen. Figuratively, sounds so true with human being as well??? Remember the handsome boy QATAR’S PRIDE: Mutaz Barshim. face in the last week’s visual quiz? Yes, it was the Golden Globe- Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, Winter Olympics Games in winner Brad Pitt, whose face has dot dot dot. What does it mean? 2022, making it the fi rst city to inspired numerous magazine covers, SOS, as per Morse code. host both Summer and Winter megabytes of Internet sites, and Games. In which year did it host brains of plastic surgeons. Where would you be most the Summer Olympics? As I write this piece, I’m reminded likely to see a ‘widow’s peak’? 2008. of the Principal from my college, On the human head. The V shaped “Read, and read a lot…and then formation of hair in the middle of the Identify this celebrity seen think twice.” If this space makes you forehead is known as a widow’s peak. here with Mahatma Gandhi. feel like looking for more related Answer next week. (Last week’s information, it would be no mean Beijing will host the next answer: Brad Pitt) achievement for us. This is the world of trivia. True to the portmanteau ‘infotainment’, we are here with another pack of riveting Sunday bites, nestled MILESTONE: James Ivory, 89, holds his Oscar for best adapted screenplay among the known and the unknown, for Call Me My Your Name. of human triumphs and tribulations, of arts and sciences and everything collective LulzSec hacked the around us. website of a newspaper he owns And your time starts NOW! and falsely reported his death. Name him. Name the Qatari athlete who Rupert Murdoch became the fi rst high jumper to claim the IAAF Athlete of the James Ivory has just won Year accolade in 2017. the Oscar for the best adapted Mutaz Essa Barshim. His personal screenplay, thus becoming the best is 2.43m, achieved in 2014. oldest Academy award winner What’s the Good Word? custom (d) unit of frequency at 89. Name the movie. 7. Deipnosophist: (a) classless (b) Which is the only bird in the Call Me By Your Name, adapted 1. Portmanteau: (a) excessively rich (b) sleep-walker (c) master of dining-table Chinese Zodiac? from André Aciman’s novel of the vermillion (c) blend (d) hooligan conversation (d) person with extreme Rooster. 2017 was the Year of the same name. 2. Pique: (a) annoyance (b) charm (c) behavior Rooster. blind faith (d) card game 8. Ulotrichous: (a) sorrowful (b) What colour is the blood of an 3. Adscititious: (a) active (b) additional unpredictable (c) ephemeral (d) Born this day (11th Mar) in octopus (when oxygenated)? DISTINCT: Nepali flag. (c) enchanting (d) servile having wooly or crispy hair 1931, this young boy acted as Blue. To survive in the 4. Bardolatry: (a) hatred (b) excessive 9. Mollitious: (a) bitter (b) eff eminate the editor for various school deep ocean, octopuses Which Asian country has the admiration of Shakespeare (c) (c) luxurious (d) very friendly journals including The Corian, evolved a copper-based blood only non-rectangular fl ag in the fashionista (d) illusory 10. Bindlestiff : (a) hobo (b) rigid (c) and If Revived. He played called haemocyanin, which turns world? 5. Supine: (a) paddle surfing (b) flexible brief (d) trembling himself in an episode of The its blood blue. This copper base Nepal. The fl ag is a simplifi ed (c) credulous (d) lying face upwards Simpsons, introducing himself is more effi cient at transporting combination of two single pennons 6. Xertz: (a) apply pressure (b) drink Answers: 1 (c); 2 (a); 3 (b); 4 (b); 5 (d); 6 as “the billionaire tyrant”. In oxygen then haemoglobin when (the vexillogical word for pennants), quickly and greedily (c) traditional (b); 7 (c); 8 (d); 9 (c); 10 (a) 2011, the Internet hacking water temperature is very low. known as a double pennon. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

All in All

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. The words that haunt you? 2. Mean to get something (6,7) cheap to eat (7) 8. Jeers about free seed that’s 3. The man that got shot (3) to be distributed (7) 4. Are not to share? That’s silly! 9. Got loaded and attacked one (4) (7) 5. Once on the move, protected 11. Before the youth overturned by outriders, change their the vehicle, he was wantonly minds (10) destructive (6) 6. When I drop it, run to find it 13. The bun, cooked and (5) disposed of, is the best yet 7. The gin I poured out in the (8) bedroom (7) 15. Drinks the last of the wine, 8. What trying to tempt the which is a mistake (5) virtuous is? (5,2,1,3) 16. Get moving when the girl 10. There’s not enough room for returns with a partner (7) all the trunks in it (5,6) 18. Be entitled to take back the 12. In states of the south, again, ball put into play? (7) Virginia turns up (5) 19. He sings with “The 14. Making a song and dance Answers Bachelors,” therefore (5) about, but not off-loading 21. Would only a bounder wear (8,2) Wordsearch Codeword it? (4-4) 17. The light requires, to a 23. Is a pre-arranged tribute (6) degree, readjustment (5) 25. Hot and angry (7) 18. Pam has developed into a 26. “Night Is Falling” shows lovely girl, though a bit wet perception (7) (7) 28. Guess it would make a bang 20. Laugh when it’s reversed and and a flash (4,2,3,4) the drinks are on the man (7) 22. Move the outfit and say nothing beforehand (5) 24. If prepared by mum, you may eat it (4) 27. Despondent, he’d rushed back (3)

Yesterday’s Solutions Across: 1 Dish-water; 8 Anatole; Down: 1 Dowager; 2 Spirits; 3 9 Whisker; 10 Harrier; 13 Wakes; 4 Terrier; 5 Rash; 6 Stir; Gainsaid; 14 Ouse; 16 Rose- 7 Hearten; 11 Atonal; 12 Idea; garden; 20 Lawn; 22 Bean; 15 Slew; 17 One; 18 Etna; 19 24 Tumble-weed; 28 Taxi; Action; 21 Wee; 22 Berries; 23 29 Plasters; 31 Rampant; 34 Atom; 25 Bellows; 26 Eyesore; Outcome; 35 Enounce; 36 27 Descent; 30 Set-to; 32 Pour; Dishonest. 33 Tied. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Teen gaming addicts can have as many friends as non-gamers

orried for your upper-secondary school students adolescent’s in a Swedish metropolis. messed up social The results show that neither life due to his the adolescents who spend much addictive gaming of their time gaming nor those who Whabits? Take heart, as teenage self-identify as gamers have fewer gamers can have as many friends as school friends than their peers who non-gamers, say researchers. play little or not at all. The fi ndings showed that “The results are both surprising students who are self-identifi ed and expected. Sure enough, we gamers tend to become friends with thought ‘gamers’ would turn out one another. In other words, the to be making friends with one common interest of digital gaming another,” said Lina Eklund, post- seems to lead to new friendships at doctoral student at the Uppsala school. University in Sweden. Adolescents also tend to limit “Gaming is such an important and manage their digital gaming part of today’s youth culture that in a way that enables them to anything else would be odd. Just prioritise what individuals of their as adolescents used to get together age fi nd important, such as friends, through shared music tastes, so sport and school. gaming is now a key element in For the study, published in media consumption.” the journal Computers in Human Previous studies have also found Behavior, the team of researchers that indulging in digital gaming analysed the manner in which activities helps in relaxing and social networks are created and de-stressing the mind and body. — then changed, in 115 fi rst-year IANS

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

There is a tremendous amount of physical energy building within you, You’re sailing along and suddenly see a big ramp in front of you, Taurus. A great sense of duty toward your fellow humans is likely to drive your Aries. Be careful that you don’t let this incredible force come out in the Your choice: avoid the ramp, stay on the ground where you know it’s safe, actions, Gemini. Think of yourself as an important role model for young form of a heated argument against someone you really care about. and be content with a limited worldview, or hit that ramp head on and soar people. They may look up to you without you even knowing it. Make sure Perhaps you suddenly feel as if everything is caving in and you desperately over the trees and beyond. Who knows where you might land? There is you stand up straight and proudly whether or not you consider your job need some means of escape. Go for a good long run. Find a way to release an incredible adventure waiting for you when you take that leap into the menial. The example you set is likely to have a trickle-down eff ect that will this tension. unknown. end up touching many people. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

There is a negative intensity about the day that is only going to get worse Whether or not you willingly participate, you’ll certainly play a key role in The time for planning and calculating is over, Virgo. The time for taking if you continue this stubbornness about every issue that comes your way, the action, Leo. At times you’ll feel like the pivotal player whose actions aggressive action has arrived. If you don’t have your armour ready, too Cancer. Much of today’s activity will focus on ways in which people can decide the fate of the game. Now you must close your eyes, take a deep bad. You’ll be thrust onto the battlefield with the rest of the troops even break out of their ruts and see things from an entirely diff erent perspective. breath, and find the answer from your heart. Don’t look to others for if you’re in your underwear. The more you try to delay the inevitable, the If you insist on remaining fixed in your ways, you’ll only meet resistance. support, because they’ll have their own agendas and ideas about what you more diff icult it will be. Bite the bullet and charge full-speed ahead with should do. Only you know what is best. whatever protective gear you have. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

A large force is gathering now to make a bold statement and important There is a burning restlessness inside you that is activated because you There is a strong wave of power coming your way, so be careful how you pledge, Libra. This kind of movement brings together generations and don’t feel as if you’re fulfilling your life’s destiny, Scorpio. You could have a handle it, Sagittarius. You’re extra prone to injuries and accidents of an unites people in a revolution. Put away the petty issues and think globally. sudden insight that you have a much greater purpose in this life than what explosive nature. Try not to make any hasty moves while driving, and be Educate yourself about what’s going on in the world and take a more you’re doing now. Explore this idea and see how you can move toward this careful operating things like gas pumps or propane tanks. Used properly, aggressive stand to fight for what you believe. A small group of intelligent desire that comes from deep within. This is the perfect time to put large, today’s planetary energy can help you tackle just about any obstacle in individuals can make a tremendous impact. long-term plans into action. front of you. How you handle the energy is up to you. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your energy is likely to operate in extreme bursts, Capricorn. One minute You might want to put on your suit of armour as soon as you wake up, Debates over philosophy, religion, and education are likely to turn into all- you may be lethargic and the next you’re ready to run a marathon. Engage Aquarius. An all-out battle is raging out there, and it could seem like out war. Feel free to add your two cents, Pisces. This is one time in which it’s in activities that nurture your fluctuating moods. There’s no need to figure everyone has picked you as the main target. Be careful about escalating crucial to stand up for what you believe or else the loudest people will have out why you feel this way. The key is to identify these feelings and act an issue even more by becoming defensive without first understanding their way. If there is a protest going on, join it. If there is an article in the accordingly. Plan how you want to use your energy when it does come. the full scope of the matter. It could be that everything is coming to a head newspaper you disagree with, write a letter to the editor. Speak your mind. Misdirected action may prove harmful. simply because of one slight misunderstanding. Sunday, March 11, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Homeland star has many regrets

shouldn’t have and turned down father, you want to stay at home By Sugandha Rawal other roles that I should have taken. and so that is my hope for this year. “If I could have done it over That I can stay at home and be with again, I would not have taken some my kid and my wife,” said the actor, ake Weber is living a life jobs and allowed myself to be who is married to Korri Culbertson with many personal and without work sometime longer to and shares a son with her. professional regrets. The fi nd things right for me,” he added. On the work front, Weber is English actor says he has Starting in 1989 with Dream looking forward to the seventh hurt people and wishes to Street, Weber has worked in fi lms as season of Homeland — about an undoJ his mistakes. well as television. action-fi lled spy life woven with The actor has worked in fi lms like The small screen audience the thrills of a political drama. Dawn of the Dead, Into My Heart, remembers Weber for his stint in “I can’t say what the seventh Meet Joe Black, White House Down, Law & Order, Medium, Elementary, season has in store for the audience U-571 and Learning to Drive, which The Following, The Blacklist and because I signed a piece of paper was aired in India earlier this month Homeland. saying if I do, I will go to jail. But I on AXN. What’s his next career goal? can tell you that some of the topical “I have many regrets in my “My next career hope is to work news events will show up in this personal life and everyone does. in Los Angeles (LA) so that I can season of Homeland including some I am in my fi fties and I made be with my family. One of the of the challenges we are facing with mistakes and I have hurt people drawbacks of being an actor is our relations with Russia,” he said. in my travels and I wish I could lifestyle. I am always travelling and Homeland follows the life of make those right,” Weber said in a miss my family because most of the a CIA agent Carrie Mathison. recorded response. work is not fi lmed in LA — where It narrates how the agent risks As an actor, Weber feels he we live,” said the 54-year-old. everything in her duty to safeguard should have waited for the right role The actor says the lifestyle is her country. to come his way instead of taking exciting but only when one is Weber feels Homeland is a classic hasty career decisions. young. “When you are a young television series. “Somebody told me once a long man, that is very exciting because “Homeland will last the test of time ago that an actor is defi ned as you get to travel the world. And time, and will be considered one of much by the roles he doesn’t take when you are single, you meet new the superior pieces of TV to come as by the roles he does. I believe people. When you reach middle out during its time,” he said. — REMORSE: Jake Weber. that I have taken some roles that I age, got married and became a IANS Tomb Raider emotionally unexciting

DIRECTOR: Roar Uthaug Angelina Jolie. And unlike Angelina’s Queen whose touch brought death. Alicia Vikander, with her sharp CAST: Alicia Vikander, Dominic Lara, this one is more vulnerable, Richard had apparently left for features as Lara Croft, is pretty West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, kind and compassionate, minus Japan in search of her tomb. In his relatable. She is aptly supported Kristin Scott Thomas and Nick Frost guns and superhuman abilities. She message to Lara, he warns her to by Dominic West as her father RATING: ** establishes herself as a profi cient destroy all of his research. But Lara Richard who at times does not cyclist, kick-boxer, archer and at the decides to investigate further and so seem to have aged in comparison apt moment even displays cold- she follows his fi nal footsteps and with her, Kristin Scott Thomas By Troy Ribeiro blooded killer instincts. heads east. She travels to Hong Kong as Croft Holding’s corporate Seven years after the and then sails to the purported island caretaker Ana Miller, and Walton disappearance of her father Lord in Japan, where the tomb is situated. Goggins as the murderous Vogel irector Roar Uthaug’s Richard Croft (Dominic West), Lara The plot, packed with her travails who too is searching for Himiko’s action-adventure fi lm leads a reckless and carefree life, is steadfastly predictable, which Tomb. Tomb Raider is the third working as a courier girl. She is cash- include some borrowed iconic With ace production values, the fi lm of the Tomb Raider strapped, yet she refuses to accept sequences from the video games. The fi lm is glossed over. The computer series which fi rst made her vast inheritance as this would action sequences are generic and the generated images are skilfully anD appearance in 2001. This is also mean accepting the fact that her adventure seems a little uninspiring meshed with the live-action a reboot of the 2013 released video missing father is dead. and lacklustre. sequences and the 3D eff ects are as game of the same name. But inadvertently, she stumbles The inciting moments are fl at good as not being there. In this edition, Alicia Vikander, upon a pre-recorded message from and the motivation of the characters Overall, Tomb Raider is fl ashing her washboard abs takes her father detailing his research about are shallow and hackneyed. The emotionally unexciting and drab. — over the mantle of Lara Croft from Himiko, the mythical and cursed dialogues are uninspiring. IANS

My kids are balanced about children — daughter Sairah and son 2018, and Taimur Ali Khan has a big lifestyle channel TLC, showcases the exposure: Mini Mathur Vivaan, 13. following, and all children have their mother-daughter duo travel across The growing paparazzi culture Instagram accounts. multiple countries in Europe, trying Television presenter Mini has put the spotlight on celebrity “We would be running behind food halts and doing some not-so Mathur, whose travel tales of children in showbiz like never before. if we felt that by not putting their touristy things. Europe with her 7-year-old Most celebrities try to shield their faces on camera, we would be saving In the unique travelogue, they will daughter, will be showcased in children from the limelight, so what them from the exposure. As far as my be seen travelling through Germany, a 10-part series Mini Me on the made Mini choose to do a show with kids are concerned, everybody who France, Italy, Greece, Montenegro, small screen, says both her children her young one? comes home is a TV or a fi lm star... Croatia and Spain. are not adversely aff ected by the “When my kids were small, every So, my kids are very balanced. If I The show is also produced by Mini. exposure they receive due to their Bollywood person or everybody knew it would aff ect them in anyway She says it was “daunting” and celebrity parents. would keep their kids away from adversely, I would not attempt it,” was a tough learning process. Mini, who is married to popular the glare of the cameras and would Mini said over phone from Mumbai. “But it felt like I went to fi lm CONFIDENT: Mini Mathur. fi lmmaker Kabir Khan, has two shield their photographs. But this is Her show Mini Me, to air on school,” she quipped. — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, March 11, 2018 COMMUNITY BUQ holds mushaira, reception for writers from India

Bazm e Urdu Qatar (BUQ) recently organised a reception and mushaira (poetry symposium) in the honour of renowned fiction writer Naushabah Khatoon and Urdu poet Dr Nadeem Jeelani Danish at Maza restaurant. The event consisted of two sessions, prose and poetry. The programme was presided over by Mohammad Sabih Bukhari, Director Satco group and the Patron in Chief of BUQ, while Naushabah Khatoon was the chief guest and Dr Nadeem Jeelani Danish was the guest of honour. After the welcome address by BUQ General Secretary Ahmad Ashfaque, Naushaba Khatoon’s book Khizan K Baad (After Autumn) was launched. Mementos were presented to both guests by Sabih Bukhari. “The Urdu language is spreading all over the world and its popularity is gaining ground in Qatar. It is interesting to note that many expatriates including Indians, Pakistanis, and Nepali are being drawn to this language and have started to understand the poetry, literature and culture of Urdu,” said Naushabah Khatoon. She highlighted the need of fiction in Urdu writing. She said, “Fiction is the spirit of novel and it appeals the reader to read the whole novel. It creates an interesting scenario in the reader’s mind.” Sabih Bukhari said, “We are doing everything possible to spread Urdu in Qatar and make Doha a city of love and culture.” Ibrahim Khan Kamal, Founder Chairman of Anjuman e Mohiban e Urdu Hind Qatar, presided over the second of mushaira. As many as 18 poets presented their poetic works. Dr Nadeem Jeelani Danish expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing activities of BUQ under the guidance of Sabih Bukhari.

Toastmasters Area 20 holds annual speech contest

Toastmasters Area 20 recently conducted annual speech contest at City Centre Rotana Hotel. Area 20 in the competition held in four categories of humorous, table topics, evaluation and international. has the privilege of having four clubs under its wing; Qatar Toastmasters, Megchiani-One Toastmasters, Nevine Kamel came first in international, evaluation and table topics. Alaa Mousa got first position Tamim Toastmasters and Qatar University Toastmasters. in humorous, second in international, third in table topics and evaluation. Sarita Jacob got second The event was led by Area 20 Director Williams Antony, who called the contest meeting to order position in humorous. Saad Ghosn stood second in table topics. Johnny Abouzeid got second position and presented his report. The team of contest management committee led by Contest Manager in evaluation. Muditha Gayan got third place in humorous and Lubaba Jaafar got third position in Abdulla Hamdan and Logistics Manager Jayaraj organised the event in an exemplary manner. As international category. The toastmaster getting first and second position in all four categories will many as 95 toastmasters and guests attended the competition. Twenty two contestants took part represent Area 20 in the Division Q annual speech contests to be held later this month.