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COVER Cher’s story STORY The singer-actress on Twitter, Trump and singing the songs of Abba. P4-5

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211 fate puts them squarely in-the-crosshairs of a daring bank USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTION: York Alec Shackleton heist that is being carried out by a fearless team of highly CAST: Nicolas Cage, Sophie Skelton, Michael Rainey Jr. trained and heavily armed men. SYNOPSIS: Offi cer Mike Chandler and a young civilian passenger fi nd themselves unprepared and outgunned when 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 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Small Foot whose world gets turned upside down prove them wrong, Migo embarks on DIRECTION: Karey Kirkpatrick, when he discovers something that he an epic journey to fi nd the mysterious Jason Reisig didn’t know existed, a human. He soon creature that can put him back in good CAST: Zendaya, Channing Tatum, faces banishment from his snowy home graces with his simple community. Gina Rodriguez when the rest of the villagers refuse THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, SYNOPSIS: Migo is a friendly Yeti to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q “One of The Mall Cinema (1): Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) 3pm; the most beautiful Devadas (Telugu) 3pm; Chekka Johnny English Strikes Again Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) 6pm; (2D) 6pm; Chekka Chivantha qualities of true friendship Sui Dhaaga - Made In Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) Vaanam (Tamil) 8pm; Chekka is to understand and to be (Hindi) 9pm; Devadas (Telugu) 11:30pm. Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) 11pm. understood.” 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (1): The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace The Mall Cinema (2): Smallfoot House With A Clock In Its Wall (1): Smallfoot (2D) 2:30pm; — Lucius Annaeus (2D) 2pm; The House With A (2D) 2:15pm; Searching (2D) Smallfoot (2D) 4:30pm; The Seneca Clock In Its Wall (2D) 3:45pm; 4:15pm; The House With A Clock House With A Clock In Its Smallfoot (2D) 5:45pm; Johnny In Its Wall (2D) 6:15pm; Devadas Wall (2D) 6:30pm; Varathan English Strikes Again (2D) (Telugu) 8:15pm; Sui Dhaaga - (Malayalam) 8:30pm; El Diesel 7:30pm; The Bouncer (2D) Made In India (Hindi) 11:15pm. (Arabic) 11pm. 9:15pm; Varathan (Malayalam) Landmark Cinema (2): Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Community Editor 11pm. Smallfoot (2D) 3pm; Smallfoot (2): Varathan (Malayalam) Kamran Rehmat The Mall Cinema (3): Chekka (2D) 5pm; El Diesel (Arabic) 3pm; Sui Dhaaga - Made In e-mail: [email protected] Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) 2pm; 7pm; Varathan (Malayalam) India (Hindi) 5:45pm; Chekka 9pm; Varathan (Malayalam) Telephone: Varathan (Malayalam) 5pm; El Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) 44466405 Diesel (Arabic) 7:30pm; Night 11:30pm. 8:15pm; Night School (2D) Fax: 44350474 School (2D) 9:30pm; Chekka Landmark Cinema (3): Chekka 11:15pm. Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS Inter-School Yoga Championship this opportunity to local and international WHEN: October 5 investors, banking, finance and government Dual Inspirations WHERE: MES Indian School, Abu Humour institutions, along with leading firms in WHERE: Fire Station Garage Gallery TIME: 1pm the real estate, investment and fin-tech WHEN: Today Indian Sports Centre is all set to organise the second edition of ‘Inter-School Yoga sectors. TIME: 9am – 7pm Championship’, sponsored by ‘The Children’s Place’. The championship has been expanded Dual Inspirations explores the to include students of all nationalities residing in Qatar. Free training sessions can also be After School Activities intellectual concepts that revolve around arranged to help schools prepare their students for the championship. Team and Individual WHERE: Atelier inspiration as a platform. Over a nine Championship is classifi ed into two categories of under-12 and under-18 for both boys and WHEN: Ongoing month residency programme 18 artists girls. Rolling trophy will be awarded to the champion school. Last date of entry is September Music and arts Activities for students were engaged in rich monthly debates 26. For further details 55646693 /55824194 or e-mail at [email protected] taking place after they finish their day in with curators and researchers that helped school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- to shape a diverse assemblage of artistic hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama approaches from inception all the way to Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and their final form as artworks. The ultimate 10 years old after school hours. identity of the exhibition was formed according to these juxtapositions and similarities among the artists, as well as the exchange of ideas, methodologies, and visions.

Hobby Classes WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al Hilal Focus Medical Centre WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic presents ‘Re-Action’ Exhibition By Artists TCA QATAR Music Competition 2018 performing artsinstitution and a one stop Determining identity of animal Islam Kamil Ali, Tamer Kamaluddine, WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf solution for adults as well as children species Abdulathim Mahjoub al-Hussein, Nour al- Times Building looking to explore their talents in various WHEN: October 3 Hadi and Hazim. WHEN: October 5 – October 13 art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic WHERE: Doha English Speaking School, Enroll for music competition in Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, Madinat Khalifa South Kids Club categories, including Sub Juniors ( Grade Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, TIME: 7pm WHERE: Mall of Qatar 3-5 ), Juniors (Grade 6 - 8 ), Intermediate contemporary and dance forms. Ever wonder if you can know the species WHEN: Ongoing (Grade 9- 12) and Seniors (above 17 years ). For details, call 4723680/ 33897609. of bird from a feather left in your garden? TIME: 3pm – pm Registration fee QR30. For further details, How about a scat on the hiking trail? The Be there with your children along to contact 66523871/44373259 worldwide campaign of DNA barcoding join the Oryx Kids Club for a special initiated in Canada is using a specific family event. Activities will include a TCA QATAR Dance Evolution segment of DNA (the DNA barcoding children’s digital drawing competition, the Competition 2018 gene) in the genome of each animal, plant, opportunity to meet friendly Oryx. WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf and others that can serve as a signature Times Building of that particular species. In Qatar, we Med Food WHEN: Ongoing till October 5 are aiming to DNA barcode all vertebrate WHERE: DECC Are you a dancer ? Do you love to dance ? animal species and a few, more iconic WHEN: Ongoing till October 4 If yes, then you can come and tap your foot invertebrates. In this talk, we will share TIME: 3pm – 9pm steps on the your favorite dancing numbers what we have done so far on the reptiles, For international entrepreneurs, traders, and be a part of Qatar Dance Evolution amphibians, and other animals in Qatar. manufacturers, suppliers, food technology Competition 2018. companies, and hospitality services on food HEC Information Session and beverage, MedFood will be an excellent Gymnastics World Championships WHERE: 14th Floor, Tornado Tower, platform to open new vistas to foray into WHERE: Aspire Dome West Bay the emerging markets of Qatar While WHEN: October 25 – November 3 WHEN: October 3 Qatar economy is rapidly progressing, the Over 700 male and female gymnasts from Dance and instrument classes TIME: 5pm – 6pm demand and supply of food is inevitable over 80 countries, including three Team WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf EC Paris invites you to the next increasing due to the growth of local Qatar gymnasts, will compete across 10 Times Building Information Session for its revamped: population, foreign worker and its tourism. days of competition in Doha’s ionic Aspire WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Specialised Master’s Degree in Strategic Dome. Experience the drama, emotions and Learn the movements of dance styles Business Unit Management (SBUM). This excitement of gymnastics’ pinnacle event in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the part-time degree program is designed as global superstars go head to head in a bid musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, as a practical foundation for managing a to be crowned the best in the world. Keyboard for adults as well kids and move business. It will give you the opportunity in the world of music. For details, contact to learn international best practice from 66523871/ 31326749. world-class faculty. Find out how it will help you take your career forward.

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Performing is a kind of ministry” —Cher, Hollywood icon

classic Abba songs, including the title track and one she sings in the fi lm, Fernando. Since the movie’s debut in July, it’s rung up more than $120 million at the domestic box offi ce, with critics and fans hailing its feel-good tone as something of an antidote to today’s toxic political climate. But that’s not all she had on her mind as we crawled through rush-hour traffi c from Burbank (where she’d appeared on Ellen) I don’t care to the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood (where she was set what people to shoot something for James think. I’ve been Corden). In November, The Cher Show — a Broadway bio-musical, up and I’ve been which she’s co-producing, about a one-of-a-kind career that stretches down. People back to the mid-1960s, when she broke out with her then-husband, have hated the late Sonny Bono — will begin ‘me and then performances in New York. Then she’ll be saluted alongside they thought Philip Glass, Reba McEntire and Wayne Shorter at this year’s I was great Kennedy Center Honors on December 2. For all she was juggling, Cher, 72, put across a Zen-like focus in our talk, perhaps because she knew there was no reason to rush — everybody else, after all, would wait for her. Dressed in jeans and a denim jacket, her long hair blond and wavy, she also made as much eye contact as any celebrity I’ve encountered, which means she noticed when my gaze drifted at one point to an object in the back of the Suburban. “Oh, that’s a trampoline,” she said. “But don’t pay attention to it.” By Mikael Wood Do you ever drive yourself? Absolutely. But not when I’m ast time it was an old- working. school limousine. This time, a chauff eured Where do you go? Suburban. In both I go to my friend’s house. I go to instances the message Cross Creek (also known as Malibu wasL clear: Yes, Cher would sit for an Village), but that’s getting more interview — but only while moving diffi cult all the time because there’s from one place to another. paparazzi. You used to be able to And if the show-business legend go in as a bum — just, like, grody — had a lot going on when we shared and not have anybody bother you. a ride in 2013, as she made’ her way Sometimes I’ll go to the movies in from an Academy Awards taping to Calabasas. a party at Soho House, she was even busier on a recent afternoon, just Do you watch your own weeks before Friday’s fresh release movies? of her new album, Dancing Queen. I might watch Silkwood if it came A happy byproduct of her role on because I’m not in it that much. in this summer’s Mamma Mia! Sometimes there’s a line in a movie Here We Go Again, the disc collects I did that I really like. But not very Cher’s loving renditions of 10 many whole performances. Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

(On her voice) “Someplace between Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen. But some of the songs go from really, really low to really, really high; I’m at the absolute tip-top of my range”

a ton of money, so we went into Andersson — began as something secret of her disdain for President I tweeted things about him and Not even Moonstruck? You did these dinner theatres, and it was of a lark. Yet she clearly ended up Trump, especially on Twitter, the how I hated his politics. But he was win an Oscar. a nightmare. So we just started taking it seriously. social-media platform they both a mensch, and I didn’t even realise That was a nice thing. But I trying to make the band laugh, love. how sad I was until he was dead. didn’t anticipate it. I mean, MGM and if it was funny, we’d keep it in. You’ve said that Abba’s songs hated it — they didn’t put the movie Then all of a sudden, after these are more diffi cult to sing than “trump took 10 million dollars Does anyone vet your tweets? out till they had nothing else to put monologues, it was like standing they appear. How so? from Fema,Be4 Hurricane Season,& What do you mean? It’s just out. Two movies had to fail fi rst. room only. The fi rst thing is that those girls Gave It 2 ICE,” she wrote recently in straight from my phone to the But look, it’s like Meryl (Streep) have diff erent ranges than I do. her trademark style. “Was So Pres world. said: You don’t do your work for Do you use a prompter They have girl voices. Could Build Internment camps 4 honours or medals or awards. You onstage? young Ppl,Children,& babies.” Some public fi gures have just do the best work you can do. Yeah, but I don’t look at it. But I And your voice is what? social-media consultants. get nervous if it’s not there. Someplace between Paul In the Suburban, Cher said she People say Trump writes some Speaking of work, you’re McCartney and Bruce Springsteen. feels she has to speak her mind — of his tweets and that others are touring again next year. I think it’s hard for people But some of the songs go from and that she hardly fears her haters written by — People say, “Why are you doing to understand how you might really, really low to really, really now that she’s “old as mud.” Someone who can speak English. this?” And sometimes I don’t want forget the lyrics to a song you’ve high; I’m at the absolute tip-top to do it. But then I think at some sung thousands of times. of my range. I had a hard time What are your forms of Or just some political point I won’t be able to do it. People with two: Dancing Queen and The escapism? operator. won’t be interested, or I won’t I don’t forget lyrics. But it makes Winner Takes It All. I was singing I like to listen to audiobooks. I don’t know. I don’t care about physically be able to do it. I wonder me feel safe. And truthfully, I don’t high, but I couldn’t get some of the him. But I make all my mistakes if I’ll be sad. It’s not that I really like care what people think. I’ve been words. I had to go back and do a Novels? Nonfi ction? myself. performing so much — I like the up and I’ve been down. People have couple of lines again. Nonfi ction. I don’t care for people. hated me and then they thought I fi ction; I just never got into it. I like How do you think about was great. What else was hard? history and biographies. But I want emoji? The dancers and musicians? When the girls were singing, they to turn off the television. I used to No, the people in the audience. Setting aside those disgusted were kind of boxed in. They were go bed with it on, and that was not a The same way I think about You’re probably not going to by her liberal views, people have Benny’s vision, you know what I good thing. hieroglyphs — they tell a story. I understand this, but I think that seemed pretty high on Cher for mean? Sonny did the same thing have certain emoji that mean I’m performing is a kind of ministry. quite a while. to me. But I kind of stretch it out Do you wish you’d gotten the really happy about something. One I’m not using that word in the sense When she announced that she’d where I can. Some of the songs you Kennedy Center Honor when is cake. Another is the little ghost. that people use it. But you’re giving made Dancing Queen, the Internet’s can’t stretch — Waterloo, which is President Obama was in offi ce? things out to people and they’re collective response was a kind of one of my favourites, and Mamma It would’ve meant so much to The ghost says happiness? getting something. For that 90 hysterical gratitude, as though Mia. Everybody said, “Don’t do have him in the audience. But Well, yeah — he’s dancing. minutes or two hours, your job is to she’d given us a gift we didn’t even those two, they’re too iconic.” Trump is not coming, so I’m OK. Sometimes I have emoji that I put take them out of themselves. When know we needed. together, which can take other you’re enjoying art, you don’t On our drive, I told her I thought So you grew up without Have you seen the Kennedy people a while to understand. I have have a chance to think about your she’d reached a sort of national- money. What did you spend it Center video where Obama two that I put together that I love. mortgage or how much you dislike treasure stage where she could on once you had it? weeps as Aretha Franklin is Are you familiar with all the emoji? Trump or if you have an illness or basically do no wrong in the eyes My fi rst new car. And a house. performing for Carole King? whatever. of her super-devoted fans. She That was the fi rst time Sonny or I And Carole’s going nuts. It’s so I am. disagreed, pointing to the lukewarm owned a house. It was in Encino. great. OK, you know the section where Are you a religious person? reaction to her last album, 2013’s But I got us out of there right away. the world is and the ocean is? I think I’m a spiritual person. Closer to the Truth. I like being in town. Now that Aretha’s gone, that There’s one in there where a woman I went to Nepal — which was an But it’s certainly the case that clip makes me think about the is blowing something — air, maybe accident, really — and I met this Dancing Queen is better than it Right in the mix. importance of appreciating a storm, I don’t know. So I put her man. As one does. needed to be, with livelier singing My parents were right in the mix older artists while they’re still together with a snowfl ake, and for and more vivid arrangements than — beautiful and artistic. I didn’t around. me that means cool. My favourite part of your you often get from similar late- even know there were ugly people I think we tend to do it afterwards. concerts is usually— career tribute records. till I was 11. But nobody’s going along in their I’m not sure I would’ve gotten The talking? I do it the same Cher said the project — which everyday life thinking Aretha’s that on my own. way Sonny and I did it. We were carries the happy endorsement of An obsessive consumer of going to die. It’s like John McCain. I No. But it makes perfect sense to broke and owed the government one of Abba’s masterminds, Benny political news, Cher has made no didn’t agree with him on anything; me. —Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY Students from AJA get their short stories published

Six students from Al Jazeera Academy (AJA) recently got their short stories published in Gulf ceremony was attended by Ahmed Manni, CEO of Ta’allum Group and Dr Mohammed Saefan, Young Writers of the Year 2018 by Authors Abroad, UK based group which features literary works Education Director along with the students, school off icials and parents of the young writers. of students living in UK and abroad. The students included Dina Anas Ahmed and Ageel Rahman, Ahmed and Saefan also congratulated the awardees and presented the certificates of appreciation. in 7 – 9 age category; Fatima Mansouri and Aisha al-Thani (pen name: Princess), 10 – 11 age Nadia Waja, Head of Primary School AJA, addressed the audience. Karen Young, Upper Primary category; and Lulwa Al-Madadi (pen name, Layla Knight) and Hala Elaff ify, 12-14 age category. Co-ordinator AJA, sampled the works of each student and read the excerpts of the published work. Talking about her work getting published, Dina Anas Ahmed said, “I was in shock.” The students The achievement of students also accredits to Mumtaz Mohammed, Senior Librarian, for also received accolades from the school led by Sheldon Smith, Principal of AJA. The felicitation encouraging them to submit their work to Authors Abroad.

Iqra redefines its mission statement

Iqra recently updated their mission statement for the new academic year. Saima Sameer, Principal posting the new mission statement throughout the school to resonate with daily activities of Iqra said, “As education shifts, flows and progresses, our school also needs to be on the pulse and decisions made to help students and teachers focus on the present when dealing with of our student and our community needs. We very much consider Iqra to be a top notch school expectations of both self and community. Iqra also planned a mission statement professional steeped in Islamic values and we want to showcase and celebrate who we are, our mission development opportunity where the leaders brainstormed ways of coming up with a mission statement tells our entire community who we are.” statement that can be reinforced into the daily activities at Iqra defining its vision, direction and Iqra relied on diff erent stakeholders to lend their opinions for a new statement. Iqra plans on goals.

NAKIS organises ‘Healthy Week’

Noor Al Khaleej International School (NAKIS) recently organised ‘Healthy Week’ for the students of Grade I and II. The week featured learning activities including the importance of food, making healthy choices and significance of dental hygiene. Food craft along with educational video presentations, relay races and making fruit kebabs was also part of the activities. The students along with their parents and teachers participated in the activities. Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

NAAE awards its employees

Nasser Al Ali Enterprises (NAAE), an IOS certified company, recently awarded its employees for their long service and dedication towards the company. Chatta Bahadur Shrestha and Som Bahadur Shrestha were awarded with QR15,000 each for their ten year long service in the company. Nasser al-Ali, owner of NAAE, handed over the reward to the employees. Chhata Bahadur is an expert in carpentry, masonry, painting and scaff olding. Talking about his achievement, he said, “I am fortunate enough to learn here and excel.” Som Bahadur first joined the company as a welding helper and progressed as leader of a scaff olding team over the period of time. He appreciated Nasser al-Ali and said, “Nasser is my employer and a friend. He has made a mark in my life.” – Text and Photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

MES organises EDUFAIR (IGNITE 2018)

MES Indian School recently organised EDUFAIR (IGNITE 2018), a science and art exhibition. Over 500 Medical Student Aff airs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, exhibits in 4 diff erent categories, including innovative working models and enquiry based projects in was the chief guest at the event. He inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of the members of various subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, school governing board and other dignitaries. He urged the young students to follow their passion Home Science, Commerce, Hindi, Art and Guidance and Counselling were put up for the display. Two and nurture inquisitiveness and scientific bent of mind for the benefit of the society. projects from each class were declared as the ‘Most Commented Exhibits’. Live demonstration of Congratulating the students, Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, said that MES has always been in henna designing, cake designing, clay modelling, abacus-the counting frame, photography, sculpture the forefront in providing an adequate platform for students to apply and explore themselves the designing, and portraits was also part of the event. The Department of Arabic, Urdu and Islamic concepts they learnt in lessons in the form of innovative projects. Studies also showcased the wide and rich cultural heritage of Qatar along with the contribution of The members of the school governing board who attended the exhibition, included B M Sidhique, Arabs to science. The Egyptian Pyramid, The Court of Akbar by the Department of Social Science President; P K Mohamed, General Secretary; Kashif Jaleel, Director Academics; Hazmal Ismail, and ‘Thattukkada’ by the Department of Malayalam were also part of the exhibition. Secretary of Governing Board; Khaleel AP, Director of Cultural and Co-Curricular Activities; K P Abdul Ria Elsa George, Head Girl of MES welcomed the gathering. Dr Mohamud Verjee, Assistant Dean of Azeez, Director of New Building Project and Maintenance.

LaLiga Lounge celebrates one year anniversary

LaLiga Lounge recently organised an event as part of its one year anniversary celebrations. The event was attended by noted figures from Qatar, media, social media influencers and patrons. The event also included a down the memory lane segment featuring LaLiga one year running memories. The guests enjoyed Chef Juan’s Spanish tapas at the event. According to the press release, LaLiga Lounge is Doha’s first sports-themed restaurant dedicated for football enthusiasts, off ering a new and exciting concept to residents and visitors of Qatar since its launch in September last year. Comfortable seating areas can be enjoyed inside the lounge, and the large HD screens and unobstructed views of the game from all angles are a definite highlight of the place. For an elevated experience or a more intimate setting, four VIP screening rooms are also available. LaLiga Lounge also features an off icial LaLiga merchandise shop. For young football enthusiasts, LaLiga Lounge has a mini football field and a PlayStation area with a relaxed bean bag seating. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY

Odette Paris: An exciting gateway to French pastries in Doha

Odette Paris, renowned French pastry shop, recently opened its doors in Qatar at Tawar Mall. The Doha. Just this year, Odette Paris’ Choux à la Crème was also named as one of best pastries in launching ceremony was attended by S E Franck Gellet, Ambassador of France, as the guest of Paris – in a piece published by Bloomberg, rated by top chefs around the world. honour. He also led the ribbon cutting ceremony. Guillaume Jacquemart, owner Odette Paris, is thrilled for opening an outlet in Qatar. He said, “We’re According to the press release, known for their world-class, delectable cream puff s and other used to welcoming people from Qatar in our place in Paris and we are happy to introduce pastries luscious baked goods, Odette Paris is bringing a new dimension to the growing foodie scene in entirely produced and baked in Qatar daily.”

BUQ organises Urdu poetry symposium

Bazm e Urdu Qatar (BUQ) recently Baswi, Qaisar Masood, Tahir Jamil, organised Ghair Tarahi Mushaira at Athar Azmi, Sadat Ali Sadat, Raquim the residence of Dr Nadeem Jilani, Azmi, Zareef Baloch and Shahid QIPCO Compound, Lusail. Shafiq Sultan Azmi. Akhtar, Qatar based Urdu poet, In his address, Shafiq Akhtar said that presided over the event. such gathering for promoting Urdu Dr Sikandar Aftab, Senior Consultant poetry is highly appreciated. Syed at Hamad Medical Corporation, was Shakil Ahmed said that he enjoyed the chief guest and Syed Shakil, the session and appreciated the news columnist from India, was eff orts of BUQ in promoting Urdu the guest of honour at the event. in Qatar. Dr Sikandar Aftab also The programme kicked off with congratulated BUQ for organising a the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by successful event. Hamza Azmi. Dr Nadeem Jilani proposed a vote of Ahmed Ashfaq, General Secretary thanks. The programme was attended BUQ, welcomed the gathering. The by Khalid Dad Khan, President of poets who presented their poetry at Anjuman e Mohiban e Urdu Hind the event, included Shafiq Akhtar, Dr (AMUH); Ibrahim Khan, Founder of Nadeem Jilani Danish, Aziz Nabeel, AMUH; Javed Alam, Dr Jaff ary, Misbah Shaukat Ali Naz, Ijaz Haider, Ahmad Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Osama Shamsi Ashfaq, Ashfaq Deshmukh, Dr Wasi and Riaz Mansoori.

GIS elects new students’ council

Greenwood International School (GIS) recently elected its new students’ council. Amala James, Principal of GIS, said, “Leadership is an opportunity for greatness.” She urged the newly elected council to work hard and to put in their eff orts in developing their best potential. Sujith Kumar H, Vice Principal GIS, also urged the students to be passionate, inspirational, and motivated to be the catalysts of change in others’ life. Newly elected students’ council includes Abdul Muqthadir, Head Boy and Devina Roy, Head Girl, along with other members. Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 MOTORING COMMUNITY

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ: The pinnacle of Lamborghini V12 super sports cars

he distillation of to Lamborghini designers and for aerodynamic supremacy drag and improve overall cooling. the car’s increased performance in extraordinary design, engineers was to improve the Every feature of the Aventador An improved underbody aero terms of both power and torque. groundbreaking purest essence of the Lamborghini SVJ resonates its aerodynamic design with vortex generators works The Aventador SVJ’s vertical, technologies and the super sports car, drawing on every prowess: the SVJ is signifi cantly in conjunction with front diff users lateral and longitudinal dynamics ultimate in handling, inspiration from a space ship to a enhanced in appearance compared and a new, extreme-design rear have been re-engineered in LDVA performanceT and driver enjoyment, jet fi ghter, all the most exceptional to the Aventador S, with every diff user, together with divergent 2.0, with algorithms fully integrated the Aventador SVJ creates pure examples of super-fast, super- facet of its ‘form follows function’ fi ns, contributes 30% to the total within ALA 2.0 to refl ect the driving perfection, taking the athletic, aerodynamic superiority. design a reminder of its raison downforce improvement. exceptional downforce generated concept of a super sports car to a The Aventador SVJ takes another d’être on road and track: innovate The new rear engine bonnet has and optimise performance: new dimension. step into the future, shaping the to be the best. The main goal in been redesigned for the SVJ: it is the result of signifi cant R&D According to the press release, potential for super sports car design was a signifi cant downforce made from lightweight carbon fi bre investment and collaboration with the new Aventador SVJ, where SV development,” he said. improvement compared to the and removable via quick release the CFD team. historically stands for Superveloce, previous Aventador SV: +40% on clips in a reference to motor racing. The SVJ’s suspension has meaning ‘superfast’ takes the Improved performance in all both axles with an improved drag It also adopts the ‘Y’ theme that been reworked, providing higher ‘Jota’ suffi x, denoting its track aspects coeffi cient -1%. reveals the updated V12 power plant mechanical and aerodynamic grip. and performance superiority. The The Aventador SVJ’s A new front bumper with below, while accenting the car’s Anti-roll bar stiff ness has been Aventador SVJ has already claimed Nürburgring-Nordschleife integrated side fi ns features a high performance characteristics. improved by 50% compared to its position as the Nürburgring- lap record is living proof of its new air intake and highlights Super-light ‘Nireo’ aluminium rims the Aventador SV, compensating Nordschleife production car record benchmarking performance. the inclusion of Aerodinamica are designed specifi cally for the against roll and improving aero holder, completing the 20.6km lap With its optimised power plant Lamborghini Attiva (ALA). SVJ, saving weight and contributing effi ciency. in just 6:44.97 minutes. Production making it the most powerful The disconnected front splitter to the extreme dynamism of the The Aventador SVJ’s rear-wheel is limited to 900 units. series production V12-engined car continues the impression of car. The Italian fl ag detail on the steering (LRS) is further engineered A special edition, named SVJ 63, produced to date by Lamborghini, a fl oating component, while side wing is a reminder of the to exploit the aero load in every has been unveiled on the concept the SVJ features an increase in providing a channel for airfl ow. A Lamborghini’s Italian super sports environment, providing exceptional lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours power to 770 HP (566 kW) at tri-dimensional air outlet on the car heritage. stability in high speed conditions d’Elegance. It pays homage to maximum 8,500 rpm. The SVJ hood directs airfl ow, improves both and improving agility in cornering Lamborghini’s founding year outputs 720Nm of torque at drag and downforce, and clearly Engineering technology to enhance average speed in all of 1963: produced in a unique 6,750rpm, while a dry weight of just alludes to the aerodynamic purpose The enhanced powertrain dynamic conditions. confi guration, it demonstrates the 1,525kg gives the SVJ a weight- of the SVJ’s design. The upper features a new titanium intake The Aventador SVJ’s steering rich use of carbon fi bre and is made to-power ratio of 1.98kg/hp. The body aerodynamic optimisation valve with a new-shape intake has also been developed to provide in an additional limited number of SVJ accelerates from standing to has contributed 70% to the total runner and length, with a modifi ed the feedback demanded in high- just 63. 100km/h in 2.8s econds and from downforce improvement in the SVJ intake cylinder head duct for performance track and racing “The Aventador SVJ is an 0 to 200km/h in 8.6 seconds. A over the SV. higher fl ow coeffi cient. The environments. The rebalanced innovative car and represents the top speed of more than 350km/h The SVJ’s rocker is entirely new, new, lightweight exhaust system power steering refl ects the specifi c absolute pinnacle of our super is complemented by a braking adopting the ‘Y’ theme found reduces backpressure as well as aero load and tires, and the sports car product range,” said distance of 100km/h to 0 in 30 in Lamborghini cars while also producing the most emotive sound, Lamborghini Dynamic Steering Stefano Domenicali, Automobili metres. resembling shapes found in jet and the optimised seven-speed (LDS) is recalibrated to further Lamborghini Chairman and Chief fi ghters. The bigger side air intakes Independent Shifting Road (ISR) improve steering precision and Executive Offi cer. “The challenge The Aventador SVJ designed and the new front side fi ns reduce gearbox has been calibrated for natural feedback. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to style breezy silhouettes for every sartorial occasion

o you typically reach out a great travel look by adding statement for a jeans paired with a top earrings and a scarf. every time you go out, just to avoid wearing something Voluminous sleeves: While heading for uncomfortable? Think beyond a Sunday brunch or an office outing, go for Dthis. a fitted dress with voluminous sleeves, the Ashish Gurnani, Co-Founder Postfold, key is to let one feature of your clothing do and Shreyasi Pathak, Stylist at Vajor, brings the talking. Add minimal jewellery in order you all stunning breezy looks to help you to keep things trendy. breakthrough your sartorial groove this season. Extensive jackets: Denim jackets got an extensive ornamental update last season Colour pattern: For a class apart and the trend is here to stay this season as office look, try to strike a balance between well. You can go for an embroidered denim tradition and modernity, go for a kurta with jacket or upgrade your basic ones with a set long slit on the side, in order to extend the of enamel pins. Team this with a maxi skirt silhouette of your look. Add a pair of well- and a T-Shirt for a great look. fitted pencil trousers in the same colour palate to keep your look suitable for work. Maxi dress: There is nothing as effortless as a maxi dress. The comfortable Layering: One good thing about winter fit and flowy silhouettes keep things is that no amount of layers can be too many. hassle-free and allow you ample movement. Try to go for chic yet comfortable clothing Choose this look for a sundowner by the like printed palazzo pants in deep, rich beach or for a day of shopping to keep colours and team them with long “below things chic. Go for a printed maxi dress the knee” shrugs for a boho look. It’s an along with strappy sandals in tan for the everyday look that can be transformed into perfect look. — IANS

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

With all the social events you’ve attended lately, Aries, it’s likely that You may discover an untapped talent today, Taurus. Perhaps there’s Expect some positive developments today that impact the whole you’ve met some people in the healing professions. These doctors, a new machine in the off ice and you’re the only one who can figure family, Gemini. Perhaps you or your mate will receive word of a nurses, and technicians could be useful to you later. Be sure to file out how to use it. Maybe drafting a simple business proposal makes significant raise or great job opportunity. Perhaps you meet the one their contact information away for future reference. On another you realise how much you enjoy the writing process. This is a good who is right for you, and you know it the instant you shake hands. front, expect to receive some good news concerning your finances. day for any kind of creative endeavour, as well as for paperwork of Whichever it is, don’t let the opportunity pass. If you don’t seize it, all sorts. Get everything done so you can enjoy the evening. someone else surely will. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You should be feeling especially confident today, Cancer. You’ve This is a day made for fun and frivolity, Leo, not one in which you’re You’re a person of many talents, and today you’re likely to discover been working especially hard lately, and the recognition you’ve likely to get many of your chores done. Try as you might to focus on yet another one, Virgo. The delivery of a new piece of equipment received goes a long way toward reinforcing your feelings of self- the task at hand, there are distractions everywhere you turn. Your makes you feel like you’ve been given a toy for your sole enjoyment. worth. Your life goals suddenly seem more attainable and you’ll e-mail pals could be sending you jokes and notes, and your friends But once you get the computer or piece of machinery up and pursue them with renewed vigour. Your confidence is grounded in could be bugging you to join them for an outing of some sort. You running, you need to share it with your co-workers! They will be very reality. You will surely succeed. may as well give in. impressed with your technical abilities. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Don’t be surprised if people surround you today, each one anxious Don’t let yourself be manipulated by needy friends, Scorpio. With This is a good day for sharing friendship with pals and co-workers, to confer with you. It seems that you’re the authority on all topics, today’s planetary energies, it’s a good time to think about setting Sagittarius. People will be in a light, socialising mood and not much Libra. All the attention is flattering, but it makes it diff icult to get any clear boundaries. You know which friends are there for you and lift in a working frame of mind. There’s really no use fighting this energy. work done. Do what you can to help your co-workers, and then tell you up and which ones tend to drain all your time and energy with Enjoy yourself today and allow yourself to detach from work issues. them that the help desk is closed for the day. You want to leave work the constant need for your immediate attention. Try saying no. You You can all get back to the grindstone later. The work will still be early so you can be with your loved ones. can’t fix other people’s lives for them anyway. Think about it. there. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your technical skills take a real leap forward today, Capricorn. Don’t be surprised to see your co-workers acting a bit silly today, Life’s been a real social whirl lately, Pisces. You may feel a bit It seems all that training you’ve done is finally paying off . Your Aquarius. There is no getting around the high spirits that permeate overwhelmed by all the people and parties. It’s fun to see everyone, new skills will greatly increase your eff iciency and enhance your the off ice environment. It’s almost impossible to get any work done but a bit daunting to renew ties with old friends and try to remember marketability. If you’ve been thinking about applying for a new with today’s planetary atmosphere. Rather than cracking the whip the names of new ones. Names and faces mingle to the point where position, get your resume ready to send out when you see an and trying to increase productivity, why not join in? Lighten up a you aren’t sure of your own name, much less anyone else’s. Take a appealing ad. Any move you make will be for the better. little. deep breath, Pisces, you’re doing just fine. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe Play

ALL MY SONS GHOSTS OTHELLO AMADEUS HAMLET OUR TOWN ANTIGONE HEDDA PERICLES CANDIDA GABLER PETER PAN CORIOLANUS HENRY V TARTUFFE CYMBELINE KING LEAR VOLPONE ELECTRA MACBETH FAUST MEDEA

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.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

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. Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Festoon with medals? (8) 1. Come to the conclusion the 5. Whispers ‘Like the date?’ (6) key was cut the wrong way 10. In which dictation is given? round (6) (10,5) 2. Call on one to recover one’s 11. Reads out about the Italian senses (4,5) who causes the accident (7) 3. He’s down-to-earth, it’s true, 12. Are demolishing the at first (7) breeding-place and that’s 4. Secures a figure for mid serious (7) seasons (5) 13. How many injuries the 6. Many leaves are torn right mathematician sustained? through (7) (8) 7. Hit a shot and get a run (5) 15. A cryptic clue about the right 8. Is set out filled with little gifts to have money (5) for the children (8) 18. In addition, getting free 9. Profit from the attention (8) returns (5) 14. They produce food: the 20. What the forerunner will do, workers and tillers of the Answers the beast! (8) soil.... (8) 23. She and Silas followed me 16. .... and this is a sign that the Wordsearch Codeword out (7) island has tillage (9) 25. Order the wife to swallow a 17. The faces are stern and the sedative (7) case is packed (8) 26. Nothing dry yet? It’s no good 19. Decide always to go back at all! (8,4-3) when the sun goes in (7) 27. Separate at sun-down (6) 21. Finds in the dictionary it 28. Reaction to the person’s means ‘improves’ (5,2) broken English (8) 22. Determine to get a seat (6) 24. The man, when the doctor came in, had a jaundiced colour (5) 25. A curve, that is, on a knife (5)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Cuts down; 5 Down: 1 Castle; 2 Thrash; 3 Stumer; 9 Stricken; 10 Macaws; Decline; 4 Weed; 6 Transit; 12 Lassie; 13 Falsetto; 15 7 Meantime; 8 Response; 11 Betweentimes; 18 Illicit still; 23 Parents; 14 Twitter; 16 Disrobed; Recorder; 24 Career; 26 Broker; 17 Black out; 19 Carpets; 20 27 Spins out; 28 Detest; 29 Learner; 21 Recoil; 22 Grated; 25 Startled. Spot. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD Bachchan’s generosity on ‘special appearances’ is not so common

memorable guest appearances as nervous director came forward with By Subhash K. Jha himself was in the Kannada fi lm a gift. Amrithadhare. “Sir, you have been generous This was special, because I was and refused to accept any money. mitabh Bachchan instrumental in getting him to do We have this small token of shares a very special this role. The fi lm starred Ramya appreciation and gratitude,” the rapport with Ajay aka Divya Spandana who is now a director mumbled. Devgn. Ajay’s father, spokesperson for Rahul Gandhi. But Bachchan refused to take the the famed stunt Back then she was a very polite, gift (an expensive pen). Aco-ordinator Veeru Devgan, guileless, wannabe actress who No amount of coaxing and is a friend of Bachchan. The played the role of a terminally ill cajoling could convince him friendship continues with the woman whose dying wish was to otherwise. Finally, I got a call from next generation, with Ajay and meet . the frantic director asking me to Abhishek Bachhan sharing very The director Nagathihalli request the icon to accept the gift. warm vibes. Chandrashekhar didn’t know how Only then did Mr B oblige. So when Ajay requested the to approach the big B, because the Such is the greatness and senior Bachchan to make a special fi lm couldn’t be made without generosity of this mega-star. I later appearance in his production Bachchan’s appearance (unless they asked him why he was so reluctant Helicopter Eela, the fi lm starring managed with a duplicate) for the to accept the gift from the grateful Ajay’s wife , the veteran actor crucial scene in which the dying girl director and he had replied. “Won’t readily agreed. fi nally meets Bachchan. Since they accept any remuneration means There was no question of any had heard of my closeness to him, won’t accept anything. You told me monetary transaction. Bachchan they made this one last attempt. the fi lm needed my presence. That has appeared in many fi lms Considering the urgency of was it.” for fl eeting appearances out of the situation, this was the only Cut to many decades later when goodwill. time I asked Bachchan for a Dibakar Banenerjee needed Ranbir In the Madhavan starrer Ramji favour. He immediately agreed. Kapoor to appear as himself in Londonwale and in R Balki’s English On the appointed day, the crew of Bombay Talkies. Many attempts Vinglish, Bachchan had appeared as Amrithadhare landed in to get the actor failed and Dibakar himself, as too in Basu Chatterjee’s to shoot the required sequence. fi nally had to use a double. There is Piya Ka Ghar (which starred Bachchan arrived at the exact a lesson to be had from the above Bachchan’s superstar wife Jaya) and time and shot the scene. He took incident on why there will never be LARGE-HEARTED: Amitabh Bachchan has agreed to make a special in Dulal Guha’s Dost. pictures with the awestruck crew another Amitabh Bachchan ever appearance in Ajay Devgan production Helicopter Eela. But to me Bachchan’s most and was about to leave when the again. – IANS

At least one member visit doctor and hospitals on a regular I’m extremely proud of in each family should basis,” said Kajol. Manikarnika: Kangana be CPR-trained: Kajol “Most importantly, I think you need to have at least one person in Actress Kangana Ranaut says Actress Kajol, who is gearing up every family to have that kind of she is proud of Manikarnika: The for the release of her forthcoming training to be CPR (Cardiopulmonary Queen of Jhansi, and is looking fi lm Helicopter Eela, says at least resuscitation) trained,” she said. forward to its release. one member in each family needs “I think it is not that diffi cult as “I am extremely proud of this to be CPR (Cardiopulmonary well to be certifi ed by a doctor so fi lm, portraying a character who resuscitation) trained so that one this awareness that we can defi nitely empowers and inspires. We have could save a life from a sudden spread to everybody. I think it’s part put in our heart, blood and sweat cardiac arrest. of our duty as citizen of the world to into making this fi lm,” Kangana Kajol was addressing the media at help somebody out if we can,” Kajol said in a statement. the launch of Sudden Cardiac Arrest said. The teaser of Manikarnika: The Awareness Initiative (SCAAI) on “A few years back, a friend of mine Queen Of Jhansi, which captures Saturday in Mumbai. lost his life at very early age due to the life story of Rani Laxmibai, “I live with my in-laws and cardiac arrest and that time, his wife will be released on Gandhi Jayanti, recently, my mother just celebrated didn’t have any idea about how to tomorrow. her 75th birthday. So, I have a lot of give him preliminary treatment,” ‘Manikarnika... will make each experience with the fact that people Kajol recalled. and every Indian proud. I am quite get ill in older age and you need to “When I got to know about that ecstatic to showcase the teaser to tragic news, I remember I howled everyone on this special occasion for a good half an hour and till today, of Gandhi Jayanti.” I feel what an enormous waste of Produced by Zee Studios and such a talented man. So, when about Kamal Jain, Manikarnika: The a year and half ago, when Dr Yash Queen of Jhansi, directed by Radha Lokhandwala spoke to me about this Krishna Jagarlamudi, is slated to initiative, I totally connected with release on January 25, 2019. this cause,” she said. Jain said: “The fi lm captures Helicopter Eela revolves around diff erent facets of Rani Laxmibai, Kajol as single mother to a son, and who was not only one of the someone who aspires to fulfi l her greatest warriors, but also an dream of completing education and outstanding human being whose EXCITED: Kangana Ranaut says she is looking forward to release of pursuing music. courage resonates with people Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, the even today.” fi lm also stars the National Award- To which, Shariq Patel, CEO in behind the camera to direct a woman director”. On his part, winning actor Riddhi Sen, who will Zee Studios, added: “The fi lm patchwork emerged. Sonu has denied this. be playing Kajol’s son. celebrates and salutes the Actor Sonu Sood has walked Now, actress Swati Semwal has Written by Mitesh Shah, the movie extraordinary journey of India’s out of the fi lm owing to his also quit the project as she was is co-produced by and fi ercest warrior queen.” professional commitment towards unsure if her role would have been CONCERNED: Kajol says a CPR Jayantilal Gada of Pen India Ltd. The movie has been in the Simmba. However, Kangana hit substantial enough following trained person can save a life from a The fi lm is slated to release on midst of a controversy ever since back at him, claiming he left the Sonu’s exit from the movie. — sudden cardiac arrest. October 12. – IANS the news of Kangana stepping movie as he “refused to work under IANS Monday, October 1, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY 30 years of The Simpsons, an amusing cultural treasure

CANDID: Riz Ahmed says working with actor Tom Hardy in Venom was really easy and fun. It’s easy to work with Tom: Riz Ahmed

Emmy Award-winning British Pakistani actor and rapper Riz Ahmed says working with actor Tom Hardy in Venom was really easy and fun. “Tom is really, really committed, and I think a lot of people can see that from his performances. So, you know, he got, you know, defi nitely got into shape as he always does, for this role. And, to be honest, I found it really easy and fun working with Tom,” Ahmed said in a statement. “You know, I’ve known him for a very long time. And the last time we worked together was 11 years ago. We’ve kept in touch back and forth. And so it was nice to be reunited with him. So it was actually very chill,” added the actor, who essays role of antagonist Carlton Drake in the fi lm. On his character, he said: “My character is a billionaire industrialist with a background in medical technology who is very worried about the future of humanity. And he feels like mankind will be extinct once the planet collapses ecologically because of everything we’re doing to the environment. And so he’s actually trying to fi nd a solution for that.” The fi lm stars Hardy as Eddie Brock and as Universe which currently occupies Venom. It follows the popular Marvel anti-hero By Verne Gay almost every series on TV. as he transforms from a go-getter journalist to ‘The show is still Which brings us to Door No. 2, powerful alien symbiote. topical, it’s current labelled, “No, really. Why 30 years?” Venom was created in 1988 by Marvel Comics. ndy Bernstein of Commack, Sunday’s 30th season opener, Bart’s The character made his big screen debut more N.Y., is a third-grade teacher and it’s comical. Not Dead, offers a fuller explanation. than a decade ago in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man in the Patchogue Medford Forgoing a couch gag, the opening 3, where he was portrayed by Topher Grace. The school district by day, and It’s got an amazing seconds are a supercut of 30 sometimes movie is intended to be the fi rst fi lm in Sony’s by night, or weekends, or ensemble cast, glorious years, as literally our TV lives Marvel Universe. anyA other time he can grab, a Simpsons flash before our eyes. Then the episode Sony Pictures India is bringing the fi lm to the fan. A devouted fan. A true-blue fan. A which is really key, gets down to business. Bart takes a dare country. The fi lm will release in English, Hindi, Simpsons-or-bust fan. and nearly kills himself in the process, Tamil and Telugu on October 5. – IANS OK, Bernstein is not quite the superfan and you grow to love then needs to concoct a fast lie to explain he once was, but then who is? Those himself. The resulting one is a dream, he Hayek joins Limited Partners cast obsessives who watched and re-watched those characters. I claims, in which he goes to heaven. every episode, then accessorised their started when I was Of course, it’s standard Bart Actress Salma devoution with Simpsons paraphernalia flimflammery, but Homer sees in this the Hayek has joined like T-shirts, skateboards, keychains, 18, and back then I stuff that Hollywood dreams are made Tiff any Haddish mugs, lunch pails, tote bags, Homer of. Christian film producers converge on and Rose Byrne in Pez dispensers, calendars and — what was belly laughing the Simpsons household, and a movie the comedy Limited collection would be complete without treatment is worked up, with Homer Partners. one! — Drooling Kang Alien bobbleheads. from the humour, as executive producer. (“Like most of Miguel Arteta Bernstein, 48, is, after all, an adult and to this day, it can America, I know the movie business, is directing the and a father of two. Like most original and I’m not thanking the Georgia Film Paramount Pictures fans, he left the tchotchke phase of his still get me to laugh’ Commission, no matter what.”) comedy, reports reverence behind decades ago. But the The resulting film, Bart’s Not Dead, The Hollywood core love remains. He’s watched almost 8pm Eastern on Fox. stars some big names, like Gal Gadot, Reporter. every episode (639 for those keeping Thirty years. Let that scary number playing Lisa. It’s also a hit, until Bart’s Haddish and count) and in the early years did collect sink in, while its ramifications present lie is uncovered because as Lisa foretold, Byrne play best the full-season DVD sets, for those late themselves. Nearly 30 years ago, on “Lies lead to punishment (and) it’s not girlfriends who nights when nothing else quite like a the night of Dec. 17, 1989, the first full the original lie that gets people. It’s the build a successful Simpsons repeat would do. Simpsons episode premiered, yielding cover-up.” company, only to “I started at its inception and, fast- one of the most quoted TV lines in Like so many episodes over these fi nd their bond forward to 20, now 30 years later, I history: “I’m Bart Simpson. Who the hell past 30 years, the moral of this story is tested when a big still watch,” he says. “The show is still are you?” clarified by Lisa, and can be interpreted NEW PROJECT: Salma buyout off er comes topical, it’s current and it’s comical. It’s But what the hell was The Simpsons? on various levels. Hayek has joined Tiff any their way. got an amazing ensemble cast, which Thirty years of impiety, snark, Leading, finally, to Door No. 3, Haddish and Rose Byrne Production on is really key, and you grow to love those subversion, caricatures, travesties, labelled, Will there be a 40th season? in the comedy Limited Limited Partners characters. I started when I was 18, and parodies and persiflage. Thirty years As long as there’s a deity in The Partners. is set for October, back then I was belly laughing from the of “d’oh.” The Simpsons didn’t change Simpsons heaven, and smart writers to with a June 2019 humour, and to this day, it can still get me culture — nothing so harmless as that divine His or Her will, and especially release in the works. to laugh.” — but instead revolutionised it. There fans like Andy Bernstein to continue Hayek most recently starred in The Yup, it still can, which is the answer would be no South Park without The cherishing this vital, and still amusing, Hummingbird Project, directed by Kim Nguyen, behind Door No. 1, marked, “Why has Simpsons, no Rick and Morty, either. cultural treasure, then sure. Why not? and The Hitman’s Bodyguard. – IANS The Simpsons endured 30 years?” The The Simpsons lampooned the deity and At the very least, don’t bet against it. – show kicks off Season 30 on Sunday at celebrated, or bemoaned, that Indifferent Newsday/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, October 1, 2018 COMMUNITY

MUSIC CIRCLE: The event was organised at a beautiful picnic area in Dukhan, at the sea-shores near Umm Bab beach during the sunset. Photos supplied African drumming throbs hearts on a breezy evening

The children were seen playing in stamped its mark on the local lot of toxic energy away from our Much anticipated drumming the open as their parents enjoyed Qatari entertainment listings as a bodies and this happens without us the heart throbbing sound of the highly trusted producer of energetic even noticing. As you hit the skin of African drums. The drumming performances,” said Patrick while the drum, positive ripples vibrate circle was held recently with circle started at 5pm and continued talking to Community. into your whole being.” till 9pm. He added, “The team is set up Karine Fleury, French expatriate, Patrick Dilley, aka Mr P, is in a way that defi nes true natural said, “For sure, I really had a fun. over 100 participants including a South African drummer/ talent with a mix of drums of There were people from diff erent percussionist and founder of diff erent sounds and drummers nationalities. First, we practised Drumming Qatar band. He is the who gel together to produce with diff erent rhythms. After a families. By Mudassir Raja brain behind the soul-soothing a uniquely afro-centric tune. break, we had a barbecue dinner. experience oozing out of the sound Aliguma Saul Rayan, a member of We socialised a bit and then we had of the band’s African Djembe the band from Uganda, plays the a training session.” othing can compete in Dukhan, at the sea-shores near drums. With a profi le that has seen bass drum. I lead with my powerful She added, “I joined the group with drumming and a Umm Bab beach. The testimony him perform at some of the most Djembe drum. The tone is always two years ago. I had attended cool evening at a beach of the guests at such an evening musically rich places globally, he bone-chilling, to say the least. training sessions with them with sunrays peeking speaks volume of the mind- is trusted to provide a nutritious Then there is the pair of Dunduns indoor. The music has brought the sky as the sun sets healing power of the drums and musical dish to his equally energetic that are played by Aiden, and these a lot of energy in me. I really like Nover the water. Torching up the of how much people need such crowd of music lovers. sort of set the tone for the whole drumming. I actually enjoy the place and roasting some meat on experiences owing to their busy “Drumming Qatar is more ‘orchestra’. Ali also, entertains company of people from diff erent a barbecue fi re, all this takes place schedules. than just a music band. It is the revellers with his killer dance countries.” under the radiating light of a full Much anticipated drumming an experience. With over two strokes and fi re-dancing.” Stefanie, English German moon. circle was held recently with over thousand performances delivered, The drummer noted, “Drumming expatriate, said, “I enjoy attending Drumming Qatar, a band of 100 participants including families. including corporate conferences, Qatar prides in working towards the drumming circle. I enjoyed the three men performing African The evening was thronged by team-building drives and festivals, building a social network. It is company and the rhythm. I ask drumming music, has regularly drumming enthusiasts from all over the band facilitates drum-circles our biggest joy whenever we see people to come and join the fun and been organising drumming Qatar and had the multinational and musical pedagogy. It is worth people come to our events and leave learn how to drum with Drumming circles at a beautiful picnic area blend that Qatar is well known for. noting that Drumming Qatar has happier. The drumming takes a Qatar.”

DRUMMER: Aliguma Saul Rayan, a member of the band from Uganda, PERFORMANCE: Patrick Dilley, aka Mr P, a South African drummer/percussionist playing the bass drum. and founder of Drumming Qatar band, during his performance. ACTIVITIES: People enjoying the music and taking part in the activities.