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P | 2-3 Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition Models flaunted elegant dresses providing a sneak peek of what to expect in the much awaited fashion event of the year, which will take place at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from October 26 to 30. 02 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 COVER STORY Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition holds exclusive preview event

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By Amna Pervaiz Rao after the famous actress “Audrey”. I am “QTA is committed to forming alliances proud of their partnership with Qatar The Peninsula extremely excited to look forward to with the public sector that in turn en- Chamber and all representatives of the the Exhibition,wWhich will be unique able the private sector to develop en- private sector who contribute to mak- and stylish and have a touch of New terprises that support tourism. This en- ing ‘Heya’ a special event. These rela- he glimpse of the collection of York.” sures that tourism projects are both in tionships are testament to the ability abayas, veils, sheilas (scarfs), Speaking at the press conference, line with the Qatar National Tourism of public-private partnerships to build evening gowns and bags by Qomasha Al Jabor, Head of Exhibition Sector Strategy and reflective of Qatari a strong foundation for any industry, in Tsome of the best Arab and Gulf Technical Support Section at QTA, said, culture and identity. That is why QTA is particular tourism.” designers were showcased at an ex- clusive preview of the tenth edition of Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition held yesterday at official partner Hotel Inter- continental Doha, The City. The main exhibition will take place from October 26 to 30 at Doha Exhibi- tion and convention center (DECC). Eight models flaunted elegant dresses providing a sneak peek of what to expect in the much awaited fashion event of the year. The designs of Debaj Collection, Kaali, Jolly Luxury, Ashghal Kuwait- ia, Dar Naseem Al Andalos, Classic Veil and Jo LaMode provided a grand fi- nale to the preview event. The collec- tions gave a hint of the wide range of garments from abayas and kaftans, to veils, jalabiyas and sheilas and acces- sories that will be showcased during Heya. Elisabete Reis, Debaj’s Brand Crea- tive Director, while talking to The Pe- ninsula, said: “The glimpse of my brand new collection is the combination of FROM LEFT: Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, Jawaher Al Kuwari, Qomasha Al Jabor at the press conference held at The Intercontinental New York 50’s themed which is named Hotel, The City. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 | 03 COVER

finished tours in the United Arab Emir- ates and Kuwait and are pleased to say The exhibition will be that the buzz and excitement around free and open to female Heya is growing each year. More de- visitors. It is expected to signers from both Qatar and the re- gion are keen to take part, giving visi- draw some 15,000 local tors the unique opportunity to see the and regional women very best in Arabian fashion under one looking for unique designs. roof and over five exciting days.” The exhibition will be free and open to female visitors. It is expected to Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani of Qatar Cham- draw some 15,000 local and regional ber, said: “Qatar Chamber is keen to women looking for unique designs and support the private sector in Qatar, there will also be daily fashion shows in particular businesswomen, to en- and a lecture series. As part of its part- courage them to develop their talents nership with Heya, Qatar Chamber has and skills. In recent years Qatari busi- also committed to hosting a series of nesswomen have made considerable 12 workshops throughout this coming achievements in various sectors and year which will work to provide bud- many are becoming successful entre- ding fashion designers and Small to preneurs. This is something we want to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the encourage, nurture and events such as skills and knowledge to take their tal- Heya play an important role, providing ents to the next level and grow suc- up and coming fashion designers with cessful businesses. Design Creationz a platform to showcase their talents.” will be organizing these workshops to Jawaher Al Kuwari, Head of Adviso- help further enhance local business ry Committee in Design Creationz, said: opportunities, especially for female Qa- “We are delighted to soon be launching tari entrepreneurs and compliment the the tenth edition of Heya. We have just on-going Heya exhibition. 04 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 CAMPUS Pakistan Education Centre felicitates students

akistan Education Centre has al- occasion as a chief guest. wards achieving excellence. sults in Federal Board Annual Exami- ways believed in commending Principal of Pakistan Education Cen- The Ambassador addressed the nation for the year 2015-16. Exhort- the students to inspire them to tre Nargis Raza was the guest of hon- successful champions and applaud- ing the students to carry on with their Pscale greater heights. A felicita- our at the ceremony. Officials from Pa- ed them for annexing the coveted re- pursuit of excellence, she congratulat- tion ceremony was conducted on Sep- kistan Embassy, members of board of wards in their academics and wished ed the elite achievers and stressed on tember 29 in the school auditorium to governers, parents of the award win- them success in their future endeav- the importance of hopes and aspira- honour the brilliant stars of Class IX, X, ners and a large number of students ours. tions and how they are the stepping XI, XII who scored above 80% marks attended the event. Speaking on the occasion, the chief stones on the path to success. The pro- in Federal Board Examination for the Shehzad Ahmed presented the guest urged the students to always re- gramme concluded with the session of term 2015-16. students, commendation certificate member the values that have been in- photography. Shehzad Ahmed, the Ambassa- for their meritorious performance. The grained in them at PEC which will help In the end the chief guest chatted dor of the Islamic Republic of Pa- teachers too were honoured for their them etch a life embellished with suc- with the students, their parents and kistan to the state of Qatar and hardwork, dedication and excellent re- cess. the staff in a very light mood. He took Chairman Board of Governors Pa- sults. The parents spoke highly about Principal Nargis Raza Otho ex- photographs with them, listened to kistan Education Centre graced the the dedicated approach of PEC to- pressed pride with the spectacular re- their suggestions.

SIS celebrates Gandhi Jayanthi

IS students of the CBSEi sec- tion, in a special assem- bly brought out the values SGandhiji gifted to the world through his life experiences. Chil- dren have learnt the life and contri- butions of Ghandhiji through the ex- hibits on the special bulletin boards prepared to celebrate Gandhi Jay- anthi. As part of the celebration in- teresting quiz was conducted on the life and works of Mohandas Karam- chand Gandhi. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 | 05 MARKETPLACE/COMMUNITY Centrepoint unveils latest in fashion this fall

entrepoint’sseasonal collection son’s beauty trends, highlighting the will make heads turn with styles matt-effect, deep intense colouring and silhouettes that are perfect and raw natural feel of Fall. Cfor the Fall fashion wardrobe. As the days turn darker and colours Men’s stylish new selection take on a soft muted glow, Centrepoint Splash’s menswear range is dom- turns up the style quotient with a col- inated by the fall trends of Bespoke lection designed to woo the region’s Tech with unstructured blazers and trendsetters. technical joggers being the key piec- es followed by Future Folklore which Women’s fashion combines a mix of traditional country Autumn in the Middle East heralds influences and modern workwear. The the start of the festive season and Cen- Grunge Core trend is all about the mut- trepoint’s womenswear collections will ed tones with torn elements, androgy- leave you looking for occasions to step nous cardigans and Parkas being the out in style. Splash’s silhouettes and core pieces. textures for the season are reflective For the ultimate masculine appeal of the free-spirited gypsy-vibe of the the Minimal Military makes a strong 70s influenced by artisanal craftsman- comeback which promotes clean lines, ship using spice shades of cinnamon, understated military elements and saffron and mustard blend. Midseason boxier silhouettes. Key pieces you can the colour palette becomes much rich- own are Cargo Joggers, aviator bomb- er using the jewel tones of deep bur- er Jacket and slim biker pants. The col- gundy, bright crimson, emerald, teal our palette comprises the trusted ol- and celestial blue. ives, tans, rusty reds, greys and black. Moving into peak Winter the colour Men put their best foot forward this palette is offset by pale parfait pink, season with Shoe Mart’s sophisticat- subdued grey and soft winter white. ed silhouettes in Blue and Brown offer- Taking inspiration from the season’s ing durable and practical options that runways, the brand’s womenswear of- don’t compromise on aesthetics. Per- fers knitted capes, pleated skirts with fectly tailored brogues, super-com- cold shoulder detailing. Fringe de- fortable lace-ups in easy-wipe materi- tails, eyelets and ruffled sleeves make als, and high-energy sneakers are the its way in to the collection giving it a highlights of a range that is perfect for romantic Victorian vibe. Glamorous autumn dressing. evening wear dresses form an integral part of the range. Styles for trendy Tots & Teens The women’s footwear range from Babyshop’s stylish range turns little Shoe Mart includes stylish trends in girls in to fashionistas with a fall line ‘Rag and Bone Girl’, ‘Radical Rustic’ featuring an eclectic blend of trends, and ‘Royal Goth’ that are here to wow the winter collection is packed with suede and faux fur that allows dress- with fun patterns. Cartoon and Super- you with an array of must-have silhou- colours, shapes, designs and patterns ing up for winter comfort without leav- heroes character merchandise plays a ettes for the new season. From ankle- to lift spirits and beat cold chills. Deep ing behind style. Contemporary dress- prominent role and the range is char- length boots and high-heeled sandals winter shades of hot pinks and dark es, trendy ‘sportswear’ with fashiona- acterized by strong and richly col- in earth tones, athleisure sneakers and hued blues & greens, reds & maroons ble t-shirts and jogging suits enhanced oured palettes of bright blues, darker chunky platforms to complement rug- are complemented by warm pale hues with intricate details along with cardi- greens and burgundy along with sub- ged styling; to slip-ons, ballerinas, and such as softer blues, pinks and greys, gans and ponchos complete the winter tle shades of greys and yellows. heels in rich fabrics and patterns, the olive greens are part of the season’s feel. For dapper little boys, the collec- A selection of heavy fabrics and collection will make you rule the sea- trends. The defining winter fabrics for tion features a sporty street style, dy- knitwear across jog pants, hoodies, son. City Lifestyle’s range of colour cos- this collection feature winter-infused namic yet conventional look combined sweat tops, T-shirts and jackets are on metics takes inspiration from the sea- textures such as knitwear, quilted, with colour block and intense prints showcase for the season. Gulf Incon – Metabo Cricket Tournament opens Sajjad Ahmed Khan – Senior Sales & Marketing Manager – Tools & Equipment Division inaugurating the 22nd Gulf Incon – Metabo Cricket Tournament 2016 in the presence of both teams and Qatar Veterans’ Officials. 06 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 MARKETPLACE

Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha named Qatar’s Leading City Hotel in the World Travel Awards

övenpick Hotel West Bay Doha has been named Qatar’s Leading City Hotel in the prestigious 2016 World Travel Awards. M The World Travel Awards is a leading global organisation that recognises hotels for their world-class facilities and service excellence. These awards are considered the pinnacle of achievement for hotels all over the globe. Winners are judged on their facilities and services, and are voted for by hotel guests, making the proc- ess objective and unbiased. The programme aims to maintain overall service excellence by hotels all around the world, as well as appreciating hotel staff for a job well done, as suc- cess is achieved by the collective efforts of a hotel’s entire team. “We are honoured to have won the award as Qa- tar’s Leading City Hotel,” commented Ghada Sadek, General Manager. “It is a testament of the hard work and effort of the entire team, to continue placing ha is defined by its central location, upscale ameni- lightfully furnished rooms, perfect for both short- Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha as a leader in the ties and facilities, and unique food and beverage of- and long-staying guests. The hotel is in close prox- hospitality sector in Qatar and in the entire region.” ferings that truly make it a top choice for travellers. imity to Doha landmarks including City Center Mall, Guaranteeing a “home-away-from-home” experi- Strategically located in the bustling West Bay ar- Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl, Souq Waqif, Muse- ence for all its guests, Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Do- ea, Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha offers 347 de- um of Islamic Art and many more. Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel

highly competitive marketplace. We are dedicated to offering our guests a true five-star experience and, in do- ing so, have been able to remain one of the region’s leading hotels.” The Wyndham Grand Regen- cy Doha offers 246 luxurious guest rooms, including single, double and suite accommodations. An effortless blend of traditional architecture and contemporary design, the hotel also offers three restaurants, an Angsana Spa, gym and swimming pool as well as the spectacular 600-square-me- tre Al Qasr Ballroom which can host up to 550 guests. Located near both the Exhibi- tion Centre and Corniche waterfront promenade, the hotel’s 36 suites and penthouses all offer high-speed In- ternet access, a safe, complimenta- yndham Grand Regency The World Travel Awards are ac- “We are delighted and greatly hon- ry breakfast and a spacious sitting Doha, part of the upper- knowledged across the globe as the ored to have won this award,” said room. The Al Asmakh Royal Suite, upscale Wyndham Ho- ultimate travel accolade and cele- Ayman Lotfy, Wyndham Grand Re- which commands impressive views W tels and Resorts® brand, brate those brands that are pushing gency Doha’s general manager. “I am across the city, boasts a bedroom, was recognised as “Qatar’s Leading the boundaries of industry excellence. very proud of my team for their com- living room, two televisions, dining Business Hotel” at the 23rd Annual Thus, every year World Travel Awards mitment and dedication in provid- or boardroom accommodating up to World Travel Awards 2016, which was nominates the hotels that fit their cri- ing best-in-class facilities and serv- 10 people and two bathrooms, each held in Dubai on September 29, 2016. teria. ices which distinguish our hotel in a with separate shower and Jacuzzi. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 | 07 FOOD

BY Kate Krader Bloomberg

f course, you know how to be- have at a steakhouse. Not unlike the seatbelt Odemo on an airplane, people think that proper restaurant behavior is self-evident. Not necessarily, said Josh Capon, the chef and co-owner of downtown Manhattan’s always packed Bowery Meat Company. He’s provided an all- important list of do’s and don’ts for his restaurant. 1. Don’t walk into my steakhouse, just order a steak and then tell me it’s taking too long. In fact, don’t walk into any res- taurant and not order an appetizer. A beautiful steak, it takes time to cook. If you’re two people, share an app. You’ve been to a restaurant before, you know the way a kitchen works. Even if it’s a piece of fish that you ordered, give the chef time to pull it out of the refrigera- Seven things you’re doing tor and prepare it. This is especially true if you’re at my place and ordered a 16-, a 20- or a 40-ounce piece of beef. I’m cooking wrong at a steakhouse that meat to order for you. Give me a lit- tle bit of time to do it right. ery Meat Company, I’m using the top 1 Especially if you order a big-boy star. A ton of regular customers buy 2. Don’t fill up on appetizers be- percent of beef in the country; we’re steak, get those leftovers packed up. I meat from me now. I charge them fore that beautiful steak comes to cooking it really well and seasoning it promise that-especially on the week- cost; it’s three times as much at the your table. perfectly. We make our steak sauce and end, if you fry up a couple slices of the store. They go home and grill them up, The flip side of Rule No.1: There’s the Romesco sauce that goes with the T-bone or the New York strip-you’ll and they’re the superstars. hardly anything on Bowery Meat Com- Tomahawk ribeye, the salsa verde with have a great breakfast and be the he- pany menu north of the main courses the côte de beouf. My sauces are good, ro. Make a sandwich, make some hash, 7. Order a steak to the tempera- that is going to kill you. Notice, I’m not but we want you to taste the meat. or just eat it plain. It’s prime meat, and ture that you want it. Really. making a heavy wedge salad packed it should not be wasted. Do not be embarrassed to order a with blue cheese and bacon. No French 4. Cut the steak down the middle steak medium or medium-well. Don’t onion soup. I serve sashimi and cauli- to check that it’s cooked right. 6. Ask to see the steak you’re or- let a table full of people who think flower steak and a farmers salad. Too Please and please and please, when dering. they’re experts tell you that you need many times, I’ve been to a steak house, you your steak arrives, cut it down the At any quality steakhouse, you to eat your meat rare. You can eat my and by the time the steak comes, I’m middle to check the temperature. Don’t don’t have to think twice about check- steak well done; I can eat a steak well ready to tap out. Of course, there are a cut a little piece from the end and tell ing out the meat before it’s cooked. done. No judgements here. We don’t few starters that go big. This is a stea- me it’s overcooked. I will come out to Not everyone knows what a Toma- put it on the back of the burner for khouse, not a spa. The duck lasagna for your table and cut the steak down the hawk cut or a côte de boeuf is. Plus, four hours to char the hell out of it. two is pretty killer; sometimes I serve it middle and show you. I want to say the you want to see the bright red color, You might have heard stories about as a mid-course. My joke is that most customer is always right … but not al- the marbling, the thickness. These are cooks spitting on a well-done order, or places serve lemon sorbet as a mid ways. We’re dealing with expensive cuts expensive cuts, they cost around $150. serving an inferior, end-of-loin cut. No course; we do duck lasagna. of meat that come from a living animal. So don’t be afraid to ask about them. way. We’re charging people the same We do a good job of making sure your I have a lot of fun carrying that price. They shouldn’t get a lesser cut 3. Treat the steak with respect. meat is cooked right. Tomahawk ribeye around the dining of meat. We take our waygu end- Please taste it before you grab the 5. Don’t be afraid to take home room before it goes on the fire: Peo- of-loin scraps and grind them up to salt or douse it in steak sauce. At Bow- leftovers. ple take pictures of it; it makes me a meatballs. I’m always thinking. 08 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 FASHION / LIFESTYLE With a woman at the top, Lanvin bounces back beautifully from a year of chaos

By Robin Givhan emotional resonance of Elbaz’s sensu- been in upheaval with flagship French The Washington Post al draping to craft a collection that em- houses — Saint Laurent, Dior, Balencia- braced the established vocabulary of Jarrar offered plenty ga, Givenchy — losing their creative di- the brand but communicated a new of light in the form rectors. But it’s rare that women have he Lanvin collection for spring message of cocky romance. She did of sparkling fringe been tapped to lead the way. Finally, 2017 was beautiful. Which was not upend everything that had come Jarrar guides Lanvin. And Maria Grazia no small feat. before -- because there was still quite that hung around the Chiuri will debut at Dior on Friday. Cer- T It was the debut of designer a lot to like about the clothes that Elbaz tainly there are talented women leading neck or dangle from Bouchra Jarrar, who came to the com- was sending down the runway. fashion houses here, but typically they pany after the shocking and ugly firing Elbaz’s clothes were feminine but a slender wrist. There have been founders of their own brand, of longtime creative director Alber El- not frilly. They tapped into the confi- were paillettes on simple such as Stella McCartney or they have baz, who gave the brand its modern dent part of a woman’s personality slip dresses, and fuzzy taken second tier houses and elevated definition, proved himself as a kind without denying her vulnerability nor them by force of their own talent, such and empathetic aesthetic counselor her delight in a well-placed ruffle or a black grandpa cardigans as the case with Phoebe Philo at Céline. to women and helped Lanvin churn its rope of glittering costume jewelry that twinkled as if they had Jarrar was entrusted with the reins way to $250 million in annual revenue makes her feel like she is the star of her been dipped in a pot of of a house that, while troubled, was at its peak. own Hollywood film. still considered a fashion leader as well Jarrar’s collection was gorgeous de- Jarrar offered plenty of light in the silver glitter. as a legacy brand. If there was any- spite the difficulties of dealing with an form of sparkling fringe that hung thing about her work that distinguish- atelier of artisans, loyal to Elbaz, that around the neck or dangle from a es it by gender, it may well be the kind imploded after his departure. Her work slender wrist. There were paillettes on your wildest fantasy. of cool ease it exudes. It has a streak was all the most stunning, considering simple slip dresses, and fuzzy black Jarrar’s striped pajama trousers and of romanticism in it, but it is not the how few women helm the venerable grandpa cardigans twinkled as if they peak-lapel blazers were paired with fantasy-laden sort inspired by exotic old French houses — of which Lanvin, had been dipped in a pot of silver glit- slinky underpinnings and silk flower cor- locations or mythical characters. Jar- founded in 1889, happens to be the ter. The shoes — slides brimming with sages. A nubby ivory coat dress was rar is rooted in the now. While there oldest. dazzling fringe, stilettos rimmed with framed by feathery embellishments. is sheerness and there are perilously But mostly, it was beautiful be- crystals — were, quite simply, magical. She hacked off the sleeves of tuxedo high heels, there’s also a tacit under- cause Jarrar, who closed her epon- Click your heels in them and imagine jackets and used them as vests or tunics. standing that these are not the clothes ymous couture house to join Lanvin, yourself a star surrounded by a thou- They looked easy and relaxed but with- of every day — but special days. And merged her own style of polished, min- sand cheering fans: “We love you!” Go out losing their sharp lines and polish. surely, everyone cold stand to have a imalist tailoring with the romance and ahead, blow them a kiss. You’re living In the last decade or so, fashion has few more of those. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 | 09 HEALTH & FITNESS Smiling spouse your ticket to healthier, longer life

IANS

ew York: Having a happy, smiling partner can keep you healthy and fit as you enter middle age and move towards the golden Nyears, say researchers, adding that sim- ply having a happy partner may enhance health as much as striving to be happy oneself. “This finding significantly broadens assumptions about the relationship between happiness and health, suggesting a unique social link,” said William Chopik, assistant Professor of Psychology at Michi- gan State University. In the study of 1,981 middle-age couples, re- searchers found that people with happy spouses were much more likely to report better health over time. This occurred above and beyond the person’s own happiness. Previous research suggests happy people are generally healthy people but Chopik wanted to take it one step further by exploring the health effects of interpersonal relationships. According to him, happy partners likely pro- vide stronger social support such as care-taking, as compared to unhappy partners who are more likely to be focused on their own stressors. “Happy partners may get unhappy people in- “Simply knowing that one’s partner is satisfied couples age 50 to 94, including happiness, self-rat- volved with activities and environments that pro- with his or her individual circumstances may tem- ed health and physical activity over a six-year pe- mote good health, such as maintaining regular per a person’s need to seek self-destructive outlets, riod. sleep cycles, eating nutritious food and exercising,” such as drinking or drugs, and may more generally The results showed no difference between hus- Chopik added. offer contentment in ways that afford health bene- bands and wives in the study. The study was pub- Being with a happy partner should make a per- fits down the road,” Chopik pointed out. lished by the American Psychological Association in son’s life easier even if not explicitly happier. The study examined the survey information of the journal Health Psychology.

Caffeine-based compounds may slow Parkinson’s progress

IANS Parkinson’s disease attacks the neurons to “talk” to each other. er” drugs, that is, molecules that link nervous system, causing uncontrolled The team from University of Sas- two different substances known to shakes, muscle stiffness, and slow, im- katchewan focused on a protein called have an effect on dopamine-produc- esearchers in Canada have de- precise movement, chiefly in middle- Alpha-synuclein (AS), which is involved ing cells. veloped two caffeine-based aged and elderly people. in dopamine regulation. They started with a caffeine “scaf- chemical compounds that It is caused by the loss of brain cells In Parkinson’s sufferers, AS gets fold,” guided by literature that shows Rshow promise in preventing (neurons) that produce dopamine, an misfolded into a compact structure as- the stimulant has a protective effect the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. essential neurotransmitter that allows sociated with the death of dopamine- against Parkinson’s. producing neurons. From this base, they added other “Many of the current therapeu- compounds with known effects — nico- tic compounds focus on boosting the tine, the diabetes drug metformin, and dopamine output of surviving cells, but aminoindan, a research chemical simi- this is effective only as long as there lar to the Parkinson’s drug rasagiline. are still enough cells to do the job,” said Using a yeast model of Parkinson’s one of the lead researchers Jeremy Lee disease, Lee and his team discovered from University of Saskatchewan Col- two of the compounds prevented the lege of Medicine. AS protein from clumping, effectively “Our approach aims to protect allowing the cells to grow normally. dopamine-producing cells by prevent- “Our results suggest these novel bi- ing AS from mis-folding in the first functional dimers show promise in pre- place,” Lee noted. venting the progression of Parkinson’s Although the chemistry was chal- disease,” Lee said. lenging, Lee explained the team syn- The findings were published in the thesised 30 different “bifunctional dim- journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience. 10 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 ENTERTAINMENT

Shocking that Western cinema doesn’t reflect diversity: Mira Nair

IANS In fact, India has also got a notorious image due to its obsession with fair skin, which again made It is the first time that a story has headlines this week when critically-acclaimed actress been told about this modern and Tannishtha Chatterjee was “roasted” on a nationally ira Nair is shocked that the big screen everyday Africa as opposed to the televised comedy show with what she called a “re- in the West doesn’t reflect the diversity gressive and blatantly racist attack” on her skin tone. of the world and feels artistes of colour usual suffering Africa... It is always Be it with her debut fiction feature “Salaam Bom- are “marginalised in the mainstream in- a suffering picture of despair, but bay!” — which was nominated for an Oscar in the Mdustry”. The acclaimed Indian filmmaker, this is a picture of ordinary people Best Foreign Language Film category — to films like who is garnering plaudits for making “Queen of Kat- “Mississippi Masala”, “Monsoon Wedding”, “The Name- we” with an all-black cast, however says her aim is believing in extraordinary things sake” or “The Reluctant Fundamentalist”, Nair has ex- not to propagate a colour. and achieving them. plored diverse themes and represented different is- Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” traces the journey of sues long before “diversity” became a buzzword in 11-year-old Ugandan girl Phiona Mutesi and how she Hollywood. gets out of the slum where she resides to become a by the “talent of our work and integrity of our work”. And she continues the pattern with “Queen of world class chess player. “I welcome the talk about this issue because we Katwe”, which premiered at the Toronto International The film, which stars Oscar-winning actress Lupita have got to remind people that we matter. And we Film Festival in September. Nyong’o, is being lauded for its heart-warming story. matter through the talent of our work and integrity According to Nair, who is settled in the Ugandan But reactions also saw the virtual world buzzing with of our work. capital Kampala after she fell in love with that part hashtags like #BlackGirlsRock or #BlackLivesMatter. “The film itself should interact with the audience. of the world during research for her film “Mississip- Asked if the bigger picture is to reinstate the im- In the case of ‘Queen of Katwe’, people are laughing, pi Masala”, the USP of her latest film is that it doesn’t portance of colour over talent or story, the National sobbing and dancing. I am taking them on a ride... It paint a “suffering picture of despair” and there are no Award-winning director Nair was quick to dismiss this. is not like I am asking them for handouts,” said the white saviours coming in to help the people of Africa. “I don’t think it is anything about colour more than 58-year-old, adding that the industry and the “peo- “It is the first time that a story has been told about talent. We have been marginalised in the mainstream ple responsible for taking decisions” need to wake up this modern and everyday Africa as opposed to the usu- industry for long. It is shocking that the screen does to the truth of diversity. al suffering Africa... It is always a suffering picture of de- not reflect the way the world is and the diversity in “The fact is that it is not doing charity to make a spair, but this is a picture of ordinary people believing the world... What the world really looks like should be black film or an African film... But finally the work has in extraordinary things and achieving them,” she said. on screen and it isn’t,” Nair told IANS in a telephonic to speak.” Asserting that it is not a “white person story or a interview from New York. The colour debate has been under way for long white person saviour story”, Nair rested her case by Delving on the importance of getting diversity on in India and abroad but got added attention with the saying that the “movie tells us that genius is every- the big screen, Nair also said that this should be done diversity row after the 2016 Oscar nominations. where, you just have to find it and nourish it”. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar says “the Sivaji Ganesan wasn’t just my lion of Tamil cinema” Sivaji Ganesan wasn’t just her brother and that he brother: Lata Mangeshkar loved her entire family, especially her mother. love. There has never been a star like him in the south. And such humility! You can’t imagine how many things he By Subhash K. Jha has gifted me. I remember once I had IANS gone to his home. I chattily expressed admiration for the ‘nauratna’ necklace that his wife was wearing. “He immediately told his Kama- emembering the late actor on la Amma to take off the necklace and his 88th birth anniversary on give it to me. It remains one of my fa- Saturday, Lata said: “He wasn’t vourite pieces of jewellery which I wear Rjust my brother, he loved my quite often.” entire family, especially my mother. In After the incident, she stopped ex- the 1960s, a lot of my songs used to be pressing admiration for anything in his recorded in Chennai. I was quite often house. there, recording in studios. He would “When there was a celebration for be in my hotel and tell the driver to my silver jubilee year in the film indus- pick up my luggage and bring me to try, he came to Mumbai, presented his home. I had to stay in his home. I me with a Saraswati idol, a gold chain was given no choice in the matter. He and a special garland of flowers that was a wonderful human being.” he had brought all the way from Chen- She doesn’t recall her first meeting nai to Mumbai which he put around my with him, but said she shared “an un- neck in my house. I’ll always regret the forgettable experience”. fact that I couldn’t meet him before his “Once all us siblings — Asha, Meena, death. I recorded a song for Ilaiyaraaja Usha and Hridaynath — had gone to on May 17 in Mumbai. Chennai. We wanted to travel further “I was supposed to go to Chennai to see the Meenakshi Amman temple for the recording. But was unable to and Rameshwaram. Sivaji saab sent his do so because of ill health. When Raja manager and three other people, two ily dotes on me.” (Ilaiyaraaja) was here I inquired about cars and his personal driver Shiva with As artistes, they both loved each Sivaji saab’s health. Raja said, ‘No no us. Everything had been arranged. other’s works, she said. no. He isn’t well. You must go and see “Only after this incident, we became “I thought he was awesome in all him or else you’ll miss the chance.’ The really thick. He invited us home to din- his Tamil films that I’ve seen. He would same night I left for London. I told my ner. He screened one of his new Tamil send prints of films, especially for me sister Meena we must visit Sivaji saab films for us. Then after 10-12 days of to see in Mumbai. The last time I saw when we return from London. his overwhelming hospitality in Chen- him was in ‘Thevar Magan’ (released “He had rung me up in London nai, we returned to Mumbai.” in 1992). Till the end, he was a bril- when I had received the Bharat Ratna She also said that he used to visit liant performer. Every Diwali, unfail- (in 2001). He said ‘Congratulations’. He Mumbai for his theatre plays. ingly, he sent clothes for every mem- knew his end was near. Then just two “My mother noticed how physical- ber of the Mangeshkar family. Not once days before his death, my nephew Yo- ly strenuous it was for him to emote did he overlook this ritual. I was nev- gesh and I were trying Sivaji saab’s on stage. Before every play of his in er surprised by his largesse because I number. We couldn’t get through. Mumbai, my mother sent Sivaji saab was his sister. Even if I forgot to send “I think he was hospitalised on the soup which we siblings would happi- him a rakhi, he’d never forget his Di- same evening. When I heard about his ly take to him. In return, we got to see wali ritual.” er brother shattered him. He felt he had death, I felt something had been lost his plays. My mother was really fond of She said that the two shared a rare suffered irrevocable loss. The young- irrevocably. There shall never be an- him. bond. er brother used to look after his en- other person like him. He used to be “Once he came to Mumbai en route “He cared so much for me. Whenev- tire professional interests. Later, Sivaji so warm.” He used to call her youngest to the US. My mother took him to her er I stayed in his house he left instruc- saab’s son Ramu took over. sister Usha, a cat. prayer room, did his aarti, offered him tions before leaving to shoot about “The younger son Prabhu is a film “Whenever he came to Mumbai, he prasad, and a gold chain. He left wear- which chutney I should be served with actor like his father. Sivaji saab also has used to ask me to sing my Marathi de- ing the chain. When he returned from the dosa. Then the minute he returned two daughters, both married at an ear- votional Ghanshyam sundara. I sang the US, he came straight to our house. for the day, he would inquire about ly age. He was a very orthodox man for the first time for Ilaiyaraaja in the This was his first trip to the US. me. Asha and I had gone to Chennai just like my father. He kept scolding my film that starred Sivaji saab’s young- “After he deconstructed the back together when his mother died. While sister Meena until her daughter Rachna er son Prabhu in the film ‘Anand’. The portion of his home, I had to stay in his father lived in the village, his moth- was married. He completely believed minute Sivaji saab’s elder son called a hotel in Chennai. But a visit and a er lived with him. She was like a God- in the joint-family system. Everyone in- me, I rushed to sing the song.” meal at his place was a must. Though dess to the entire household. cluding his two sons and their wives “He did act in a few Hindi films. But he wasn’t keeping well for quite some “All three brothers — Sivaji saab’s stayed in a sprawling home.” he always told me Hindi films didn’t gel time, he came personally or sent his elder brother, Sivaji and his young- What language did they speak in? with him. He felt uncomfortable in Hin- daughter to take me home. My favour- er brother — lived together under the “The language of love. He knew di films, though he could carry it off. He ite dishes were cooked. His entire fam- same roof. The death of Sivaji’s young- enough Hindi to communicate that was the lion of Tamil cinema.” 12 | MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 WHEELS From Ferraris to SUVs: 5 cars that shone at Paris show

Here are five of the vehicles getting the most attention at the Paris Mondial de L’Automobile

By DAVID McHUGH AP

n obscenely powerful hybrid sports car, a family-friend- ly SUV with enough space for Aseven adults, and an electric vehicle that promises to keep going for over 300 miles (500 kilometres) on a single charge — these are some of the notable vehicles shining on the display stands under bright overhead lights at the Paris auto show. Executives at this year’s show are talking about how the industry can adapt to — or, better yet, profit from — disruptive change such as electric en- sound that’s more intoxicating than ev- erator is outside the vehicle, and the ceptance. Will this car be a significant gines, networked vehicles, car sharing, er.” All 200 are already sold at prices of second and third rows can fold flat in jump toward making electrics seem and autonomous driving. All that could 1.8-2.0 million euros ($2.0-$2.2 million). 14 seconds. The suspension automati- more practical to price-conscious reg- start coming together between 2020 cally lowers the car 4 centimetres (1.5 ular car buyers? As always, the market and 2025, some think. PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID inches) to make it easier to get in and will provide the answer. The U.S. man- Right now, however, they have It’s a comfortable four-door sedan. out. There are six charging points, plac- ufacturer’s suggested retail price is some cars they want to sell. No, it’s a high-performance sports car. es to store iPads, 9 USB ports, and a $37,495, which doesn’t count the tax Here are five of the vehicles getting If it’s the Panamera, it’s a little bit of 4G WiFi hotspot that can handle up break of up to $7,500. the most attention at the Paris Mondial both. The all-wheel drive car draws on to eight devices. There’s no shortage de L’Automobile, which opened to the the technology used in the company’s of power for towing, with three diesel BMW X2 public Saturday and runs through Oct. 918 Spyder supercar so that the elec- variants of 180, 240 and 258 horse- BMW showed off a potential new 16. If you are lucky enough to be in the tric motor continually adds power; the power and a 340 horsepower gasoline addition to its X-series of SUVs and City of Light, an adult ticket costs 16 car accelerates to 100 kph (62 kph) engine. Prices start at 50,900 euros crossovers, this one offering a sporti- euros ($17.90). in just 4.6 seconds and reaches a top and head north to 74,300 euros. er take with a flat roofline and big air speed of 270 kph (168 mph). intakes giving the grill a wider, more LAFERRARI APERTA It can go up to 50 kilometres (31 OPEL AMPERA-E aggressive look. The company calls it This limited edition of the Ferrari’s miles) on just the battery — making This is the European version of the a “sport-activity coupe,” referring to its LaFerrari supercar offers the pleasures the vehicle a little quieter than, say, the Chevrolet Bolt five-door hatchback lower roofline — more like the sloping of open-top driving in a car that per- company’s 911 sports car — and emits going on sale this year in the United shape of a coupe than a boxier SUV. forms pretty much like a Formula One a relatively low 56 grams per kilometre States and early next year in Europe. BMW tweaked the trademark kidney racer. It’s a hybrid, meaning its elec- of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas It has attracted attention by getting shaped twin grilles, flipping them up- tric motor assists the monster 12-cylin- blamed by scientists for global warm- a range rating of 238 miles (383 kil- side down so that they narrow from der internal combustion engine to add ing. The vehicle goes on sale in Novem- ometres) under the U.S. standard on bottom up. The look is enhanced with even more powerful acceleration. The ber. The price in France is 110,222 eu- a full charge; the company promises a different slant to the windshield and car does 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in less ros ($123,680), including value-added a 310-mile (500 kilometre) range as lower stance. “The BMW X2 is really than three seconds, and offers a top tax. measured by the European standard. It tapping into a new market, the sort-of speed of 350 kph (217 mph). With the claims drivers can add 150 kilometres coupe style SUV. It is showing that SU- top off, aerodynamic design channels JAGUAR LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (93 miles) in 30 minutes of charging. Vs are not just about being practical, away the airflow so that the two occu- The first complete redesign of the Those distances may not be they can be fun and they can be sporty pants can conduct a conversation even Discovery in 12 years, this family ori- equaled in everyday driving, with the as well,” says Jim Holder, editorial di- at high speeds. That’s if they’re not rel- ented large SUV has room for seven European test standard, for example rector of Autocar, automotive maga- ishing the finely tuned roar of the en- adults in three rows. The seats can assumptions relatively gentle accelera- zine. It’s still a concept car, meaning no gine, or its “soundtrack,” as the compa- be rearranged remotely through a tion. Many obstacles remain before all- date for it to go on sale or price infor- ny puts it, promising “full, harmonious smartphone app even when the op- electric vehicles reach widespread ac- mation. MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2016 13 CINEMA PLUS

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