March 30, 2017

THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS | 4 HEALTH | 8 BOLLYWOODWOOD | 1111 DPS-MIS attends Marathon running Manoj Bajpayee ‘DIAMUN 2017’ may cause kidney expresses displeasure conference in Dubai injury about the world Email: [email protected] HERITAGE MEETS ART ‘Heritage, Art and Embroidery’, a three-day exhibition held in Doha, showcased the rich Palestinian heritage. It featured the works of Inaash Association from Lebanon and it was sponsored by SIIL. P | 2-3 02 COVER STORY THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2017 The Peninsula he amazing art of cross stitch- ing to create table cloths, wall Expo showcases rich Thangings or portraits has a rich heritage of its own. The century-old unique Palestinian embroidery also holds a rich traditional heritage and for the first time Palestinian heritage an outstanding exhibition of hand- made embroidery designs combining the wealthy Palestinian heritage and art was held in Doha recently. ‘Heritage, Art and Embroidery’, the three-day exhibition at the May- saloun Hall, Gate Mall, under the auspices of Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL), a lead- ing Doha based conglomerate with a reach across the GCC, Oman, Leb- anon, Jordan and Palestine, featured the dazzling works by the Inaash Association from Lebanon. Founded in 1969, Inaash Asso- ciation provides employment for craftsmanship and is considered to hosting the exhibition to reflect the mere glance one woman could dif- Palestinian refugee women through be a leader in its field. art and artistry of Palestinian ferentiate herself from another by the preservation and promotion of Itself the inheritor of a rich, over embroidery over more than a cen- the patterns on her dress. This non- Palestinian embroidery. With 65-year old heritage across five key tury. It represented a unique visual verbal form of communication almost 50 years of experience, lines of business – construction, oil ‘language’ through which colour, spoke volumes to an entire nation Inaash has developed a reputation and gas, technology, real estate, symbol and motif conveyed geog- and came to represent the living for exquisite products and fine retail and hospitality – SIIL is raphy, status, tribe or class. With a heritage of that nation in exile. 03 THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2017 COVER STORY Drawing on its significant archive of samples dating back over a century, Inaash’s in-house designers work alongside local and international artists and designers to adapt these traditional motifs and patterns to the 21st century aes- thetic, and to capture the imagination of the discerning contemporary buyer across continents. The show included silk coats and jackets, signature shawls embroidered on hand woven najaf wool fabric or silk, najafabayas and jackets, contemporary clutch bags, tableware and a large range of cushions all based on traditional Palestinian patterns, colours and motifs. It also included collaborations with Lebanese designers Nada Zeineh and Nafissa. A special feature of the Doha exhibition was large sized panels, two based on a series of intricate chest panels and others from Inaash’s vintage collection. Inaash previously exhibited in international museums. In cooper- ation with the world famous House Museum Kuwait, and remains the cornerstone of the Pal- homeland. installation artist Mona Hatoum, the inWashington, New York, Los Ange- estinian cause. By sponsoring this exhibition in Inaash project The Twelve Win- les, London, Paris, Bahrain, Dubai Moreover, the Palestinian sto- Qatar, SIIL raised awareness of the dows has been exhibited in and Abu Dhabi. ryteller and specialist in the importance of Palestinian embroi- Hatoum’s retrospective at Pompi- In addition, the Palestinian art- literature of the child, Dennis Asaad, dery as the living visual heritage of dou Centre and Tate Modern, and ist Salim Asi performed a live graffiti was a wonderful guest for the open- a nation, and in so doing, it reflects in the Museum of Contemporary painting during the opening of the ing and she narrated a Palestinian its own entrepreneurial drive and Art in Houston, The Kunstmuseum, exhibition. He presented through folk tale in its own way that touched its philosophy of best practice St Galen, Switzerland, and Alexan- this painting a technical message the hearts of the masses and underpinned by exceptional der and Bonin Gallery New York. that expresses the concerns and suf- brought it back to the memories of regional expertise, enhanced by Other exhibitions include Al Sadu fering of the Palestinians and the past and the beautiful local knowledge. 04 CAMPUS THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2017 Workshop on ‘Differentiating Instruction’ held at BPS 6-day workshop on ‘Differ- classroom. The 6-day workshop entiating Instruction’ was engaged teachers in practical work A conducted by the Birla Pub- on differentiating lesson content, lic School (BPS) from March 18 to teaching strategies and demonstra- 23. tion of learning outcomes in all Around 136 primary school children. teachers participated in the work- Teachers discussed the princi- shop conducted by Dr Ajit Moorkoth, ples of universal designs for learning assistant professor in special edu- and creation of brain-compatible cation from India. The workshop classrooms and finally rearranged was organised by the Compassion- a classroom based on these princi- ate Alliance, Doha. ples. One hundred and thirty six The workshop used differenti- teachers of various primary schools ation procedures so that teachers , took part in the intensive training who were present, received first- and on the final day their group hand experience in differentiating work was displayed for other teach- instruction for all their students in ers to see. DPS-MIS attends ‘DIAMUN 2017’ conference in Dubai PS-MIS attended Dubai International Academy Model United Nations (DIAMUN) conference from March 15 to 18. The conference hosted Dmore than 1,000 students from 45 different schools, discussing pressing Global Issues centred on the theme of the conference “Interna- tional Response to Global Conflict”. The delegation of DPS-MIS comprised of 20 students accompanied by MUN directors, Marie Luthra and Aamir Khan. The students took part in extensive debates on complex world issues that helped develop their ana- lytical as well as leadership skills. The students of DPS-MIS displayed their debating skills in their respec- tive committees, evident from the “Best Delegate” award won by Safwan Shaikh of class XII-E in the General Assembly 3 which comprised of more than 140 delegates. The principal congratulated the students on their outstanding performance and wished them the best. 05 THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2017 COMMUNITY Qatar Malayali Conference in November eventh edition of “Qatar writers and social activists had PK Abdulla, KM Varghese, Sharaf MT Abdusamad, Joppachan Thek- Malayali Conference” will addressed gatherings in the pre- P Hameed, Adv Nizar Kochery, kekkutt, Dr Sameer Mooppen, S be held in November, as vious conferences. An organising Abubacker (Al Muftah), MP Shafi SirajIritty, Ali Chalikkara and announced in the organising committee has been formed Haji, Devis Edakkulathur, MP RiyazVanimel are the conveno- committee meeting held recently. recently under the patronage of Manikandan, KV Abdullakkutty ros. NKM Akbar Kasim presided The Malayali conferences, Muhammed Issa to conduct the are the advisory council mem- over the organising committee which are considered to be one event. bers. NKM Abdul Kasim is the formation meeting held at Mari- of the biggest gatherings of expa- Muhammed Unni Olakara is Chairman of the organising com- ott Hotel. K Muhammed Issa, triate Indian community, are the Chairman of the advisory mittee. U Husain Muhammed has Davis Edakkulathur, PK Abdulla, being conducted at regular inter- board. SAM Basheer, KK Shanka- been elected as the General Cov- K ZainulAbideen, Abdul Nasar vals since 1999. ran, CV Rappai, K Abdul Karim, enor, K Zainul Abideen, Dr Nachi, Joppachan Thekkekkutt, A number of prominent VS Narayanan, Aboobacker HasanKunji, KK Usman, KN KN Sulaiman, U Husain Qatari and Indian personalities Madappad are the patrons of the Sulaiman, Dr Abdul Ahad, and NK Muhammed, and MT Abdussamad including ministers, scholars, organising committee whereas Salimare the vice-chairpersons. spoke on the occasion. InterContinental Doha The City joins ‘Earth Hour’ nterContinental Doha The City The City Team Members also con- guests in minimising water and Perfectly situated in the exclu- joined the global ‘Earth Hour’ tributed in the colleagues energy usage, and the installation sive West Bay area, close to all the Imovement on the March 25 from compound. All lights were turned of aerators to lessen water wastage major areas of interest, the stylish 8:30pm to 9:30pm by switching off off while team members gathered and LED lights to conserve energy, and modern Intercontinental® lights in the hotel lobby, restaurants, around for a candle lighting activ- InterContinental Doha The City is Doha The City stands tall amidst the exteriors and signages. ity in the center. making strives to ensure that sur- action of the city. The hoteloffers Team members joined together Other than Earth Hour, Inter- roundings are preserved for 349 luxury guest rooms and suites, for a candle lighting activity in the Continental Doha The City everyone to enjoy. as well as 176 residence suites offer- lobby and guests were encouraged constantly works to give back to the While the group target of the ing various layouts consisting of one to join and to also contribute to the environment in various

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