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Patriots Day written by Berg, Matt Cook and Joshua Zetumer, based on the Directed by: book by and Dave Wedge. Written by: Peter Berg, Matt Cook, Joshua Zetumer It gives an account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Cast: , Michelle Monaghan, JK Simmons Davis’s actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Emergency 999 Synopsis: Patriots Day is an American thriller fi lm about Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the Worldwide Emergency Number 112 the 2013 and the subsequent city-wide manhunt to fi nd the terrorists behind it. Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 terrorist manhunt. The fi lm is directed by Peter Berg and Locations: The Mall, Villaggio, Royal Plaza, City Center Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 La La Land Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Directed by: Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Damien Chazelle Qatar Airways 44496000 Written by: Damien Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Chazelle Qatar General Electricity and Cast: Ryan Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Gosling, Emma Stone, Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 Rosemarie DeWitt 44593363 Synopsis: La La Qatar Assistive Technology Land is an American Centre 44594050 romantic musical Qatar News Agency 44450205 written and directed by 44450333 Damien Chazelle and Q-Post – General Postal starring Ryan Gosling, Corporation 44464444 Emma Stone, John Legend and Rosemarie Humanitarian Services Offi ce DeWitt. The plot (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) follows a musician and Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, an aspiring actress who 40253369 meet and fall in love in Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Los Angeles. It is the Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 third fi lm to feature Qatar Airways 40253374 Gosling and Stone as lovers, following Crazy, Stupid, Love and Gangster Squad.

Location: Gulf Mall ote Unquo u te Q If you’re Mall Cinema (1): Bairavaa (Tamil) 10:45pm. 2pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 5pm; Khaidi Royal Plaza Cinema Palace walking down the right No:150 (Telugu) 8PM; Bairavaa (2): Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania (2D) path and you’re willing to (Tamil) 10:45pm. Landmark Cinema (2): Surf’s 2:15pm; Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania Mall Cinema (2): Surf’s Up 2: Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 2pm; Surf’s (2D) 4pm; Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania keep walking, eventually you’ll Wavemania (2D) 2pm; Surf’s Up 2: Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 3:45pm; (2D) 5:45pm; A Monster Calls (2D) make progress. Wavemania (2D) 3:45pm; Moana Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 7:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) (2D) 5:30pm; A Monster Calls 5:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) 9:30pm; The Warrior’s Gate (2D) — Barack Obama (2D) 7:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) 7:15pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9:15pm; 11:30pm. 9:30pm; The Windmill Massacre A Monster Calls (2D) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Khaidi Khaidi No:150 (Telugu) 2:30pm; Mall Cinema (3): Khaidi No:150 No:150 (Telugu) 2:30pm; The The Windmill Massacre (2D) 5pm; (Telugu) 2pm; The Warrior’s Gate Windmill Massacre (2D) 5pm; Gautami Putra (Telugu) 6:30pm; (2D) 4:30pm; Gautami Putra (2D) Gautami Putra (Telugu) 6:45pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9pm; Ok Jaanu Community Editor 6:30pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9pm; Ok Jaanu (Hindi) 9pm; The (Hindi) 11:15pm. Kamran Rehmat Ok Jaanu (Hindi) 11:15pm. Warrior’s Gate (2D) 11:30pm. Asian Town Cinema: Bairavaa e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Bairavaa Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (Tamil) 4:45, 7, 8, 8:45, 10:15, Telephone: 44466405 (Tamil) 2pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) Bairavaa (Tamil) 2pm; Bairavaa 11:15pm; Khaidi No. 150 (Telugu) 5pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 8pm; Khaidi (Tamil) 5pm; Khaidi No:150 6:30 & 9:30pm; Ok Jaanu (Hindi) Fax: 44350474 No:150 (Telugu) 11pm. (Telugu) 8pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 6pm & 12am. Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Color Run falcons and preys, in addition to workshop WHERE: QNCC on how to carry a falcon, set a traditional WHEN: January 28 tent (made of goat & camel heir), prepare The 2017 edition of The Color Run returns traditional Arabic coff ee and start a fire. For on Saturday, January 28 at the Qatar National further details, visit katara.net Convention Centre (QNCC) as the Tropicolor World Tour makes its mark on Doha. Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend Color Runners are promised a lively island- DATE: Until February 25, 2017 style experience complete with lots more WHERE: Eastern Gallery, 4th Floor, fun and colour, as they run, walk, dance, Museum of Islamic Art jog or even skip through the fi ve kilometre The temporary exhibition is curated by course with their family and friends, whilst Qatar Museums’ 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports getting covered head to toe in colour at Museum and presents a unique collection every kilometre mark. Color Runners are of artefacts from the boxing legend’s career, encouraged to arrive at the QNCC on the day including photography from Ali’s outdoor by around 7am, with the fi rst wave of runners exhibition bout at the Doha Stadium in 1971 setting off at 8:30am. and memorabilia spanning his journey to Once they have completed the fun run, the 1960 Rome Olympics; Ali’s world title the runners will be able to continue on with winning bout against Sonny Liston in 1964 the festivities at the memorable Finish and his fi nal world title winning fi ght against Festival, a larger than life party, with Rainbow Leon Spinks in New Orleans in 1978. beach, an interactive island featuring music, EVENTS Trevor Noah live at the Doha Comedy dancing, photo opportunities, entertainment, Festival sponsored activities, and massive colour Hereke Carpet Exhibition WHEN: Feb 2- Feb 4 throws. WHERE: Maysaloun Hall, Gate Mall TIME: 8pm To learn more and register, please visit the WHEN: Until January 31 WHERE: Qatar National Convention event’s offi cial website at www.thecolorrun. The Gate Mall and Salam International Center qa Investment have joined hands with Turkey’s Doha Comedy Festival is returning for a Han Hali, the leading production house of third time. The line-up includes the world’s Turkey’s Hereke carpets, to unveil The Hereke top performers from the US, UK, Middle East Carpet exhibition as a treat for Qatar’s art and the GCC. lovers and collectors. The festival will host world-renowned On full display at The Gate Mall’s standup comedian and international TV host Maysaloun Hall is a stunning collection of of The Daily Show – Trevor Noah and the legendary carpets. Hailing from an ancient British comedian, ventriloquist, and winner town in Turkey and laying claim to a unique of Season 10 of America’s Got Talent – Paul artistic heritage of its own, Hereke carpets are Zerdin. Qatar Music Academy historic masterpieces. These talents will join extremely popular (For school students) From Buckingham Palace, to the Hermitage performers from the Middle East and the Until March 28, 2017 Museum in St. Petersburg, the White House GCC including Bader Saleh whose YouTube 11am–2pm to Château de Versailles, the carpets are show garnered over 346 million views, Nemr Free (Requires registration) known to adorn iconic locations celebrating Abou Nassar entitled with ‘Lebanon’s King Qatar Music Academy focuses on teaching an artistic discipline that is admired by the of Comedy’, the Jordanian comic critic Rajae Karting and Minimoto @ Losail its students the principles of Arab and world. Qawas, Syrian social media activist and WHERE: Losail Circuit Sports Club Western music. As part of the “Our Culture comedian Mohanad Al Hattab, Egyptian The Karting and Minimoto track at Losail is a School” programme, Qatar Music Fiqh of Inheritance standup comedian Mohamed Salem and the International Circuit is open for public on Academy has off ered interested schools the WHEN: Jan 20 fl uent Arabic-speaking comedian from South multiple days in January. The next dates opportunity to attend various workshops. WHERE: Bin Zaid (Fanar) Auditorium Korea - Wonho Chung to name a few. are January 19 and 20, from 5pm to 10pm. These workshops will include an introduction TIME: 8:30am to 8pm Price is QR100 per 15 minutes session. Add to Arab and Western music and instruments, Alkauthar Institute will conducts its another QR15 for helmet mask (the track will as well as the teachers giving a brief overview regular weekend university level-based provide a helmet if you do not bring your of the educational music programmes at the course in Doha on January 20 at Bin Zaid own). The minimum age for karting is 15 and Academy. For further details, visit katara.net (Fanar) Auditorium. participants under the age of 18 will need The course is titled “Fiqh of Inheritance” signed permission from a legal guardian. For Fragments and will discuss and provide an in-depth the Mini Moto track, any participant should DATE: Until January 30 understanding on the Islamic rules and bring their own bike and safety equipment. VENUE: Katara regulations (fi qh) aspects pertaining to ones In this exhibition, Mahmoud Obaidi distribution of inheritance and the drafting of Al Gannas retraces the ‘organised chaos’ that led to the the last will. (For school students) destruction of Iraq, and presents a response The course will be conducted by Sheikh Until March 31, 2017 to witnessing the city of Baghdad fall piece by Sajid Umar, who is the CEO of Alkauthar 9am–Noon piece. Obaidi recreates what has been stolen Institute and Director of Mercy Mission Al Gannas Society or destroyed to try to piece the city back World. Free ( For boys only, requires together again. The course fee is QR150 and includes registration) course notes, lunch and refreshments. Al Gannas association is participating in For more details and to register for the Shop Qatar the “Our culture is a school” programme, by course, please visit Alkauthar Institute’s WHERE: Across Qatar organising many activities for the students website at alkauthar.org WHEN: Until February 7 every Monday and Wednesday of the week. Shop Qatar will be the fi rst edition of These activities include explanations on Art exhibition Textures-8 Qatar’s month-long shopping festival. As hunting and related items tools, kinds of WHEN: January 21 part of eff orts to provide visitors with the WHERE: Michael E. DeBakey High complete package, Qatar Tourism Authority School-Qatar (QTA) has partnered with Qatar Airways to TIME: 3pm to 6pm ensure fl ights to Qatar from within the GCC Toolika Creations a small group of young region booked on the airline for the period Fitness Training and amateur artists, are going to put up between January 7 and February 7 will be DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday their yearly exhibition in association with available with a 25% discount. TIME: 6pm-7pm the Michael E. DeBakey High School-Qatar. In addition, members of Qatar Airways’ VENUE: MIA Park Hundreds of art and craft pieces prepared by Privilege Club will receive double Q-miles on There are fi tness classes in the park on artists of various ages will be displayed at the their booking during Shop Qatar. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights school hall. Many of the paintings have been Retail outlets around the country will between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of created after the artists observed the Wakrah be providing discounts of up to 50% on a fi tness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun Souq architecture. The exhibition will also range of consumer goods including clothes, way to train and also meet new people in the include a live competition and fun-fi lled electronics, cosmetics and accessories for open and friendly group atmosphere. More activities. The exhibition is open to the public men, women and children. information, from Bootcamp, Qatar or info@ and the entry is free. To fi nd out more, visit www.shopqatar.qa bootcampqatar.com

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “The Color Run is truly unique” — Greg Sproule, MMD,D, IIMGMG MiddlMiddlee EEast,ast, oorganisersrganisers ooff TThehe CColorolor RRunun

The Color Run celebrates health, happiness and individuality by both empowering and encouraging participants to focus on their health

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their debut event — it had more By Anand Holla than 225 events in 35+ countries in 2015, and has events in over 200 cities and 40 countries every year. f you are running short of “Color Runners are promised colours in your life, run to get a lively island-style experience drenched in colours at The complete with lots more fun and Color Run, a unique paint colour, as they run, walk, dance, race that is famously known jog or even skip through the fi ve Ias the “Happiest 5k on the Planet”. kilometre course with their family With successful Qatar editions and friends, whilst getting covered in the past, The Color Run, head to toe in colour at every presented by Sahtak Awalan: Your kilometre mark,” the organisers say. Health First, is expected to witness “With no winners or offi cial thousands of participants taking times, The Color Run caters to part in this fun run on January 28 as everyone — fi rst time runners to the ‘Tropicolor World Tour’ fi nds seasoned athletes. Some Color its way into Doha. The single largest Runners participate as a celebration event series in the United States, and capstone of their healthy living READY TO RUN: Greg Sproule. The Color Run has exploded since accomplishments, while others Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

This year’s theme is the Tropicolor World Tour, where both seasoned Color Runners and first timers, can enjoy the new Tropicolor Zone. It will include a lively island-style experience which will mean more fun and definitely much more colour!

MAKING A SPLASH: A participant enjoys the electric atmosphere at a previous run.

HIP: All age groups make The Color Run a happening event.

day will, of course, feature huge healthiness, and having the colour throws which is not to be time of our lives. What was missed, and again, will be loads of the underlying thought behind fun. this? The idea was to create an How has Qatar responded to event that would bring together Color Run events until now, and happiness, health and having the what sort of audience do you time of our lives. The Color Run is THUMBS-UP: A runner gives her nod of approval at last year's show. expect for this edition and the exactly that. In today’s increasingly future ones? busy world, at times, it feels like participate for reasons unique to family and friends. And then at In what ways is The Color We have had a fantastic response there is so much to do and so little them.” Tickets for The Color Run every kilometre, Color Runners will Run new and improved in Doha to The Color Run and last year, time. It is so important to just carve presented by Sahtak Awalan: Your be covered from head to toe in an this time around? we saw an incredible 6,500 Color out that time to focus on one’s Health First can be purchased array of magical colours. The Color This 2017 edition of The Color Runners take part. To see that level health and fi tness. The Color Run by visiting the website – www. Run is an event that celebrates Run is indeed new and improved of commitment, enthusiasm and is that welcomed opportunity and thecolorrun.qa health, happiness and individuality for Doha, with the aim to bring a engagement from seasoned Color people worldwide of all ages and To know more about by both empowering and unique experience each edition. Runners along with fi rst-timers abilities have responded to it so the brand new Qatar encouraging participants of all ages This year’s theme is the Tropicolor regardless of their age and ability well. edition, Community caught up with and abilities to focus on their health World Tour, where both seasoned was simply amazing. We have also Greg Sproule, Managing Director, — all in a very relaxed, fun and Color Runners and fi rst timers, can heard from numerous people that What is your favourite story IMG Middle East, organisers of The incredibly inclusive environment enjoy the new Tropicolor Zone. It they were eagerly awaiting our from The Color Run? Color Run, presented by Sahtak which is very cool! will include a lively island-style return in Qatar which is always a For me, there is no one favourite Awalan: Your Health First, for a This year, as in previous years, experience which will mean more good sign of things to come. So far story that sticks out in my mind, chat. The Color Run presented by Sahtak fun and defi nitely much more we have already sold thousands because there are just countless Awalan: Your Health First is once colour! The zone is complete of tickets, and we are expecting feel-good stories and moments What do you think makes The again pleased to announce that The with palm trees and arches, and to have even more Color Runners that are witnessed during this Color Run “the Happiest 5K on Color Run in Qatar is supported once again Color Runners will to participate in the upcoming event, year upon year. Whether the planet”? by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar be bathed in an array of topical event on January 28 at QNCC. it’s that small child, or Little Color There are a number of factors (WCM-Q), whose health campaign, colours at every kilometre mark. As is always the case with The Runner as we call them, who is that make The Color Run the Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First, Additionally, the festivities will Color Run, we expect people and having a go with his or her family Happiest 5k on the Planet. For will present the event locally continue at the insanely fun Finish families from all age brackets and or it’s a group of friends, who have those that are unfamiliar with on January 28 at the Qatar National Festival including a larger-than- communities take part, just as experienced this for the second the concept, it is a fi ve kilometre, Convention Centre (QNCC). life party with a Rainbow Beach, we have witnessed in previous time in a row and are so excited to un-timed run where participants, On the day of the fun run, Color an interactive island with music, editions. be there and taking part in the fun or as we like to call them Color Runners should aim to get there at dancing, photo opportunities, run, The Color Run really does have Runners, run, walk, dance, jog or around 7am and the fi rst batch of entertainment, plus an array of The Color Run says it something for everyone and is truly skip through the course with their Color Runners will set off at 8.30am. activations and more activities. The focuses mainly on happiness, a unique, inclusive fun run. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY Chaliyar Doha’s environmental seminar draws full house

Chaliyar Doha’s environmental seminar, part of the activities arranged to mark the organisation’s third anniversary, attracted a full house recently. Indian environmentalist Haamidali Vazhakkad, the chief guest, did not hide his surprise of seeing the house full of audience members for an event related to environment and its protection – something that is very rare even in India. He said, “In an era where people are losing interest in environment and its protection, it’s amazing to see action and initiatives from an expatriate organisation like Chaliyar Doha to preserve and protect mother nature.” Vazhakkad was the co-ordinator for Chaliyar Doha’s prestigious project “Planting 10000 Trees” across the banks of Chaliyar River in Kerala, India. The seminar was inaugurated by ICC President Milan Arun, who congratulated Chaliyar Doha and Vazhakkad for following and executing activities designed to help protect the nature. The seminar also had a session in remembrance of Chaliyar agitation leader, the late KA Rahman. Prominent personalities from Qatar, including Shaukath Ali Taj, Amanullah Vadakkangara, Adv. Jafar Khan, Mujeeb, Hyder Chungathara, Keshava Das and Naufal delivered speeches. Mashood Thiruthiyad, president of Chaliyar Doha, chaired the programme. Milan Arun also honoured Haamidali Vazhakkad for his “excellent contributions to the society and environment”. Chaliyar Doha off icials Basheer Kuniyil, Manaf Edavanna, Naushad PPC, Haseeb Akod, Zameel Chaliyam and Shanavas CP co-ordinated the programme.

Pakistan International School students visit Mahaseel Festival

Pakistan International School Qatar recently organised a trip for its students to the Mahaseel The students took a keen interest in all the stalls, offering Qatari agricultural, dairy and meat Festival in Katara. products including vegetables, fresh fruits, honey, poultry, milk, fresh juices and flowers. The About 150 Class XI and Class XII students from the Girls’ Wing were taken to the first edition festival also featured several events and student-based activities, such as basket decoration of the Mahaseel Festival. The aim of the visit was to allow the students to explore organic and cart decoration competitions. farming, i.e. to produce quality food without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial Students also toured the zone for local popular foods under the supervision of Qatari women fertilisers. and housewives who were sharing their expertise with visitors on how to make delicious local By learning about how a farm works, children experience the world in a new way and make dishes using chicken, poultry, and milk products available at the festival. a vital connection between the social, ecological, and economic importance of agriculture in The students were accompanied by their teachers, Shamsa Nazir, Rizwana Anjum, Nishat, their lives, according to the school. Razia, Sameena, Irum, Uzma, Maria, Tahira, Fartash Syed, Nadeem and Zeb Alam. Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

Katara inaugurates ‘The Great Awakening’ exhibition

An art exhibition titled ‘The Great Awakening’ is opening at the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara keenness to boost cultural co-operation.” from today. This was announced at a press conference attended by Katara General Manager (GM) Dr The Ecuadorian envoy to Doha, Kabalan Abisaab, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Katara. Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti. Maria Veronica, the artist, has adopted a highly technical style in her pieces that range across The exhibition, which consists of art work created by the Ecuadorian artist Maria Veronica, will be on paintings, drawings, photography and video-art. until January 30 and consists of 35 pieces of art. Commenting on the exhibition, she said: “Arabian culture is a fascinating world of mysticism, Addressing attendees during the press conference, Katara GM Dr al-Sulaiti said: “I have to mystery and magic. Its fantastic stories and sceneries enrich my spirit and guide my creativity acknowledge the strong bilateral co-operation between the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara and towards the realisation of an art in harmony with the region. The new cities are a contemporary the Ecuadorian embassy in Doha represented by Kabalan Abisaab. We have brought through this phenomenon; great cultural puzzles, that today more than ever, off er extraordinary platforms for collaboration, many festivals, events and exhibitions that witnessed the most beautiful representation evolution, and manage with fluidity, the interactions of the diff erent cultures and talents inhabiting of human and cultural communication. The major objective of this exhibition stems from Katara’s them.”

Italian ambassador visits Katara

Cultural Village Foundation-Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti met with Italian ambassador Guido De Sanctis recently. The topics they discussed in the meeting included “boosting cultural ties and enforcing cultural mutual relations”. Dr al-Sulaiti said: “The Cultural Village has embraced a diverse array of events that emphasise on the rich Italian heritage and culture.” The Italian envoy expressed his thanks to the Katara General Manager for his “significant co-operation and unceasing eff orts” in hosting multiple cultural performances that reflect the Italian culture. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY ENTERTA A plethora of new extra-normal fi

John Goodman as Randa, Tom Hiddleston as Conrad, Brie Larson as Mason and John C Rielly as Marlow in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' action adventure Kong: Skull Island.

as Marvel mutant Wolverine, Hiddleston (Loki) and Brie Larson By Andrew A. Smith loosely based on the story “Old (Carol “Captain Marvel” Danvers). Man Logan,” about a dystopic Ghost In The Shell (Mar. 31): This future in which most superheroes movie is based on a 1989 manga f you have a taste for genre are dead and supervillains rule the about a cyborg special-ops agent, fi lms – those with an element world. It will have to be a realllllly and a small kerfuffl e followed of the extra-normal – be of loose adaptation, since Twentieth when non-Asian superstar Scarlett good cheer: There are more Century Fox doesn’t have the fi lm Johansson was cast as the lead than 40 scheduled for wide rights for most of the characters in character in a story that takes place releaseI in 2017. With the caveat “Old Man Logan,” which include pretty much entirely in Japan. Well, that release dates given here are for cannibalistic Hulks and a blind kids, Forbes says Johansson was the North America (the release dates Hawkeye. It does appear that the top-grossing actor of 2016. Do you in Qatar tend to hover close to the spaghetti-Western vibe of “Old want the movie to make money or North American release dates) and Man Logan” will be retained, as well not? Still, even with the talented subject to change, here are some of as the gradual aging of the main and popular Johansson aboard, the most interesting: character. The rest will have to be I’m a bit nervous – often when Resident Evil: The Final Chapter invented. fantastically successful franchises (Jan. 27): Milla Jovovich stars in the Kong: Skull Island (Mar. 10): from other cultures are adapted in fi fth and fi nal zombie(ish) movie I still remember the thrill I got America, they fall fl at. (See: Aeon based on Capcom’s video game as a lad watching the 1933 King Flux.) series. Just remember that the Kong, and have suff ered through Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 next time someone says women abysmal remakes ever since in (May 5): Supposedly this movie can’t carry fi lms and don’t think hopes of feeling that thrill again. will reveal that (SPOILER!) Peter Underworld counts. This one may or may not bring it, Quill’s true father is a character The Lego Batman Movie (Feb. 10): but here’s an item of interest: The in Marvel Comics named Ego the I sure didn’t expect to enjoy The franchise moved from Universal Living Planet. That’s going to be LEGO Movie (2014), but I surely to Warner Bros. in 2015 in order interesting. Meanwhile, we get to did, and that was because of Will to make possible a future Godzilla hear what’s on Quill’s “Awesome Arnett’s LEGO Batman. vs. Kong movie. Also, it stars two Mixtape No. 2,” which by itself is Dane DeHaan, director Luc Besson and Cara Delevingne team up for Logan (Mar. 3): This will star actors who will co-habitate the probably worth the ticket. EuropaCorp's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Hugh Jackman in his last appearance Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 AINMENT COMMUNITY ilms headed for theatres this year

LEGO minifigure Batman in the 3D computer animated adventure The LEGO Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man: Homecoming. Batman Movie.

(May 12): This fi lm is described Wonder Woman (June 2): Gal America: Civil War, an exceptionally manifestly does not need a sequel, Goddess of Death? So, yeah, this as a non-traditional adaptation Gadot’s Amazing Amazon was the good movie with lots of other good it’s Blade Runner. Yet here we are. should be fun. of the Arthur legend. You know best part of Batman v Superman, stuff in it. So this movie, which Oh well, it’s always nice to see Justice League (Nov. 17): Please what doesn’t work with the and I can’t wait to see her without includes Robert Downey Jr. as Harrison Ford. don’t suck. Please don’t suck. Please Arthur legend? Non-traditional those sad, grumpy men in capes Tony Stark, should be all kinds of Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Oct. don’t suck. adaptations. around to depress everyone. awesome. Especially since it’s not 6): This movie is outrunning its Star Wars: Episode VIII (Dec. 15): Alien: Covenant (May 19): Ridley The Mummy (June 9): another origin story! source material; the graphic novel It appears there will be a new Star Scott returns to the franchise he Universal wants to build a shared Valerian and the City of Thousand Kingsman: The Secret Service (on Wars movie every December for created, and if the trailer is in any universe with its classic horror Planets (July 21): Here’s an which the fi rst movie was based) the rest of our lives. No complaints way indicative, this is going to be characters, like Marvel has with its adaptation of a French graphic novel doesn’t yet have a sequel. That’s here! one scary movie. I can’t wait, and superheroes, starting with this fi lm. that was tremendously successful in because there’s not much more to The Six Million Dollar Man (Dec. if you can’t either, try the Alien, Unfortunately, they’re not going for its native land. See comments about say, which is kinda how I feel about 22): They can rebuild him. They have Predator, and Prometheus crossover the moody horror that made The Ghost in the Shell above. the movie, too. the technology. They can make him called Life and Death, currently Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Dark Tower (July 28): I grew Thor: Ragnarok (Nov. 3): OK, better than he was. Better, stronger, being published by Dark Horse. Wolfman, and Invisible Man so bored with the Dark Tower series of everybody knows that “Ragnarok” faster. But in the age of Iron Man, do Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead popular in the 1930s and ‘40s. books, which no doubt marks me as is the Norse myth where everybody we really need him? –TNS Men Tell No Tales (May 26): Instead, they’re going for “action- a heretic among Stephen King fans. dies, right? And that Hulk and Dr. Noticeably absent in the trailers adventure,” of which we have plenty Don’t hate on me, Roland Deschain Strange are guest starring? And z Contact Captain Comics for this, the fi fth movie based already. Too bad. lovers, just go see this adaptation of that Marvel superhero Valkyrie at [email protected]. For on the Disney attraction, is star Spider-Man: Homecoming (July the fi rst book, The Gunslinger. (Tessa Thompson) is introduced? more comics news, reviews and Johnny Depp. Chalk it up to the bad 7): Spider-Man (Tom Holland) may Blade Runner 2049 (Oct. 6): And that Cate Blanchett – yes, Cate commentary, visit his website: publicity about his private life. have been the best thing in Captain If there was ever a movie that Blanchett – is playing Hela, the comicsroundtable.com

Charlie Hunnam as Arthur in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' fantasy action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY MOTORING Chevrolet introduces the 2018 Traverse hevrolet has signature lighting and available need to place a foot to activate introduced the all- D-Optic LED headlamps. the available hands-free power new 2018 Traverse. Chevrolet is adding a new trim liftgate. Wrapped in bold and levels for the 2018 Traverse – the A new split-folding second-row refi ned styling, the luxurious High Country. seat improves on the Traverse’s Ccompletely redesigned Traverse The High Country trim features original Smart Slide feature. The off ers technologies to help keep premium content and technology, curbside seat is capable of tipping passengers of all ages and lifestyles including a unique interior trim up and sliding forward, even with a comfortable and connected. featuring Loft Brown leather forward-facing child seat in place, Traverse will deliver what is appointments with suede accents, to provide open and easy access to expected to be best-in-class third- 20-inch polished wheels, High the third row. Third-row legroom row legroom, maximum cargo Country badging, D-Optic is expected to be the most spacious room and passenger volume with headlamps, standard twin-clutch in the segment at 33.7 inches an enhanced roster of available AWD and power-fold third row (856mm). active safety features. seats. “The all-new Traverse off ers the “The all-new Traverse blends Connected and protected The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. ultimate in style and convenience Chevrolet’s characteristic The 2018 Traverse off ers for the segment, with the SUV cues with capability and purposeful technology designed Vision, D-Optic LED headlamps based on a variety of driving versatility customers need and a refi nement,” said John Cafaro, to help keep passengers safe, (standard on High Country and factors. thoughtful, spacious design they’ll executive director, Global comfortable and connected. Premier), Lane Keep Assist with New Traction Mode Select love,” said Alan Batey, president Chevrolet Design. “Inside and out, Chevrolet’s latest connectivity Lane Departure Warning, Front is standard on all models and of GM North America and brand it off ers style with a purpose.” technologies include available Pedestrian Braking, Forward allows the driver to make real- chief, Global Chevrolet. “It’s the With available seating for up to 7- and 8-inch-diagonal MyLink Collision Alert, and Low and High- time adjustments to the vehicle’s midsize SUV designed to help eight and a longer wheelbase than infotainment systems designed to Speed Forward Automatic Braking. driving mode to account for keep you safe, comfortable and the current model, the Traverse support Apple CarPlay. varying road conditions. On connected.” has few peers when it comes to Passengers will have access to Performance and effi ciency available AWD models, it also When it goes on sale at the end capacity and roominess. In fact, USB charging ports in all three A new 3.6L V-6 and nine-speed allows the system to be completely of 2017, the 2018 Traverse will be the new Traverse is expected to seating rows, available wireless automatic transmission form disconnected from the rear axle, the fourth updated crossover or off er best-in-class passenger charging and steering wheel- the standard propulsion system, which helps save fuel and enhances SUV from Chevrolet within a year, volume as well as max cargo room mounted phone and audio controls. expected to off er nearly 10 percent refi nement. joining the Trax, Bolt EV and 2018 at 98.5 cubic feet (2,789 litres), Chevrolet’s Rear Seat Reminder more horsepower than the current High Country’s exclusive Equinox, further strengthening the while greater storage options feature is standard on all trim levels. model and a GM-estimated 25mpg Advanced AWD system employs brand’s crossover and SUV lineup. and larger bins throughout the When it comes to helping highway (FWD). The combination twin-clutch technology that ergonomically optimised cabin are to protect passengers, a also supports an estimated optimises traction for every Bold and refi ned designed to enhance convenience comprehensive suite of available 5,000-pound (2,268kg) trailering condition it encounters. It The 2018 Traverse has a new look and versatility. safety technologies and adaptive capacity when properly equipped. is engineered for optimal inspired by Chevrolet’s full-size Loading the Traverse is a breeze crash-avoidance features off ers The 3.6L V-6 engine feature new performance in wet, snowy SUVs, with purposeful proportions with a new Chevrolet bowtie logo ease of use and added peace intelligent stop/start technology and icy conditions, while also complemented by premium cues lamp feature illuminating the of mind, with new available that determines the best times for providing enhanced stability in dry such as chrome accents, LED ground to show where drivers features, including Surround fuel-saving engine-stop events, conditions.

ord’s expansion to an auto compromise midsize 4x4 utility for and mobility company thrill seekers who want to venture has gained momentum, way beyond the city.” as the company unveiled Ford reveals new F-150 the new F-150 pickup, City of Tomorrow announcedF the return of the Ranger vehicles and investing $4.5 billion level 4-capable vehicle – with no deliver a fully autonomous vehicle Beyond vehicles, Ford is working pickup in North America and in the next fi ve years, including a steering wheel, accelerator or brake in 2021. with cities around the world to help Bronco globally, and presented its hybrid version of the F-150 and pedal – in commercial operation z The creation of a City address growing mobility challenges vision for the “City of Tomorrow.” Mustang, two pursuit-rated hybrid in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride- Solutions team to work with in urban environments, including Ford’s news at the North police vehicles, a Transit Custom sharing service. major global cities to help solve gridlock and air pollution. American International Auto plug-in hybrid, a fully electric small z The debut of its next- congestion issues and help people Ford’s City Solutions team – the Show – including expansion of SUV with an estimated range of at generation Fusion Hybrid move more easily, today and in the only one of its kind in the auto its Chariot ride-sharing service least 480 kilometres and a high- autonomous development vehicle, future. industry – is working with cities to eight cities – underscores the volume, fully autonomous SAE the next step in Ford’s plan to around the world to propose, pilot company’s drive to strengthen its Ranger and Bronco Return and develop mobility solutions. core automotive business while Ford is bringing back the Ranger The team also is beginning to aggressively expanding in growing midsize pickup truck to its North collaborate with Bloomberg mobility services. American vehicle lineup in 2019 Philanthropies and its global “This year, the expansion of our and Bronco midsize SUV to its coalition of mayors. business as an auto and mobility global vehicle portfolio in 2020. “This is an issue that goes far company moves into even higher Both vehicles will be manufactured beyond congestion. It is one that gear,” said Mark Fields, president at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant represents a massive challenge to and CEO. “We’re introducing even in Wayne, Michigan. mankind, one that aff ects our well- more new vehicles and technologies “We’ve heard our customers being and access to healthcare, to make life better for millions of loud and clear. They want a new clean drinking water, food, a safe people in the near term, plus we’re generation of vehicles that are place to live and even the ability to presenting a vision and partnering incredibly capable yet fun to fi nd work,” said Bill Ford, executive with cities to move more people drive,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s chairman, Ford Motor Company. even more effi ciently in the future.” president of The Americas. “Ranger “By solving the mobility challenge, The news follows other is for truck buyers who want an we have the chance to create a announcements about Ford’s aff ordable, functional, rugged and better world for future generations. business expansion: manoeuvrable pickup that’s Built It’s both an exciting opportunity z Adding 13 new electrifi ed The 2018 Ford F-150. Ford Tough. Bronco will be a no- and a big responsibility.” Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

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AGNES BETTY DELIA FLORA Pooch Cafe ALICE BUNTY DELLA GEMMA AMBER CANDY DIANA GRACE ANGEL CARLA DOLLY GRETA ANITA CAROL DORIS HAZEL ANNIE CATHY EDITH HEIDI APRIL CELIA ELIZA HELEN AVRIL CINDY ELSIE HILDA BECKY CLARA EMILY HOLLY BELLA CORAL ETHEL IRENE BERYL DAISY FAITH BETSY DEBBY FANNY

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

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 7. Of the country (5) 1. Irritability (10) 8. Feign (7) 2. Harvest (5) 9. Paramount (7) 3. Otherwise (4) 10. Felony (5) 4. Orb (6) 12. Ancestor (10) 5. Trader (8) 15. Free (10) 6. Joy (7) 18. Helvetian (5) 11. Fertilisation (10) 19. Ratify (7) 13. Happening (8) 21. Avoid (4,3) 14. Sailor (7) 22. Corn (5) 16. Appease (6) 17. Essential (5) 20. Near (4)

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ACROSS DOWN 7. The French returning to an individual in 1. Fortifications for factory underground isolation (5) (10) 8. The layman disturbed about nothing 2. They’re divided up into minute parts (5) that shows irregularity (7) 3. Endless danger characterised in a fairy 9. Ends an interim arrangement (7) story (4) 10 & 15Ac. Tipsy performer who’s stranded 4. The girl and airman in distress (6) Yesterday’s Solutions when moving in mid-air? 5. It takes place when competing groups (5-4,6) have a row (4-4) QUICK CRYPTIC 12. Bird not much more than a pound? 6. Hurried to make progress in Burma (7) (6-4) 11. I settle up about the end of the year for Across: 1 Broadcast; 8 Rod; 9 Appropriate; Across: 1 Pack-mules; 8 Rat; 9 Second verse; 15. See 10 Across the magnolias (5-5) 11 Profess; 12 Union; 13 Sturdy; 15 Negate; 17 11 Hold out; 12 Tessa; 13 Plaice; 15 Chapel; 17 18. One alluring enough to upset twenty- 13. Will not appear in nude turn - that’s not Ideas; 18 Inspect; 20 Exasperated; 22 Tan; 23 Close; 18 Compact; 20 Alternately; 22 Tut; 23 two (5) usual (8) Eventuate. Stratagem. 19. Dog carriage (7) 14. Far from generous, but showing mercy 21. Volume to give satisfaction (7) (7) Down: 2 Rap; 3 Drone; 4 Arrest; 5 Traduce; 6 Down: 2 Ace; 3 Mango; 4 Levity; 5 Stretch; 22. Wash in the water in seconds! (5) 16. They are activated by current clues (6) Predicament; 7 Adornment; 10 Procurement; 11 6 Breastplate; 7 Streamlet; 10 Collaborate; 11 17. Tree found in quiet country road (5) Passivity; 14 Disease; 16 Simple; 19 Strut; 21 Eat. Hypocrite; 14 Creates; 16 Scorer; 19 Meant; 21 Lee. 20. Natural minerals, we hear, used for blades (4) 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Beyond the jar: 8 ingenious ways to eat peanut butter

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

If you hit a roadblock or speed bump today, take it as a sign from the Don’t forget to give a big thanks to all the people who have helped Forgetting to do something is par for the course for you twins, as Universe to slow down Aries. You’re far too impatient much of the you get to where you are today bulls. It’s a small thing but goes a you usually get caught up in too many things to be able to do them time. long way. all.

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

With the Moon shining on your money zone today, chances are you Stop and rethink something today Leos. You might have decided Being careful not to divulge too much information today is a good have your mind on your money and your money on your mind! on action that won’t help your cause at all and regret it later in the idea Virgos. You are usually really good at keeping secrets, but month. sometimes you do gossip like everyone else.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

If you don’t feel up to doing something today, don’t push yourself If you said you would help someone out today and now that the day If you don’t feel that someone is really listening to you and hearing Librans. It’s Sunday after all and a day of rest for the majority of has come you don’t feel like it...you’re probably wondering how you what you are saying, you might have to sit down with them and say people. can get out of it, right? You’ll find a way! it again.

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Unless you really feel it’s necessary, don’t push for something today. There is no reason why someone can’t simply accept that you don’t Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew Pisces, and today Things are slowly but surely returning to normal for you and you want to do something or do want to do something that they are is definitely one of those days. Cut back on your schedule and try to don’t want to rock the boat. against today. If explaining yourself isn’t working, just do what you find some of your time. want! Sunday, January 15, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Poking fun at disabled not on, says Kaushik

The actor has also helmed fi lms like Tere Naam and By Natalia Ningthoujam Gang of Ghosts. So, would he like to direct a TV show too? “Why not? I would like to direct a sitcom like Sumit eteran actor-fi lmmaker Satish Kaushik has Sambhal Lega. It was interesting. It had a great script been tickling the funny bone of audiences also,” he said. since the 1980s. He is in favour of making It’s been over two years since his directorials hit the more sitcoms and comedy shows in India screens. Any plans of donning the director’s hat again? but is not an admirer of comedy that “I am proud of the fact that I have co-produced Vinvolves poking fun at someone’s disabilities or physical the fi lm A Billion Colour Story. It has been to various features. fi lm festivals. There are plans to release it soon. I have In his over three-decade-long career, he has shown produced one more fi lm. It’s a children’s fi lm. his comic skills in fi lms like Saajan Chale Sasural, Pardesi “Then I have my own fi lm Main Zinda Hoon, a biopic Babu and Double Dhamaal. But he is most noted for on a commoner in Uttar Pradesh. It will be made this playing the cook Calendar in the 1987 fi lm Mr India. year for sure. So, in 2017-2018, you will see fi lms either Comedy is certainly his strength. Asked what he produced by me or directed by me.” doesn’t like about the genre, Satish said: “I don’t like The 60-year-old will also be travelling to the US for a comedy which is about a handicapped (person) or play in March. someone making fun of somebody’s physical traits. “My hands are full. I am a workaholic. So, I am always Otherwise, some of the TV shows like Bhabi Ji Ghar Par looking for work. I want to act more now as it gives me a Hai have made a big mark.” lot of satisfaction.” He is currently seen in the comedy show May I Come Does acting for a web series interest him? In Madam? “I am an actor. I’ve done everything — theatre, “I found the role (Sajaan Agarwal) exciting. He is an movies, TV shows, apart from directing and producing. entertaining character,” said Satish, who had earlier I am doing a radio show. Whatever platform you give me featured in the sitcom Sumit Sambhal Lega. to perform, if it pleases me and suits my temperament, He says that comedy is a popular genre. I will do it. The digital medium is growing, so why not? “It relaxes people. It is something that you can sit with Web series have less episodes also,” he said. your family with a cup of tea and watch. More sitcoms He also started Delhi-based restaurant Calendar’s should be made.” Kitchen, which is named after his character, last year. Does that mean the TV viewers will only see him in “Calendar has become an iconic character. When I comedy shows? was asked if my brand name can be used, I agreed. I am “I’ve never been off ered any drama show, but I would not into the day-to-day running of the company. There love to do it. If some good role comes my way, I will do are plans to franchise it in diff erent cities,” said Satish. DRAWING THE LINE: Satish Kaushik. it,” he said. — IANS

Shahid says he has no Kaminey: The Scoundrels and Haider. issues with Kangana Shahid is currently working on the Sheeran reveals release fi lmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Actor Shahid Kapoor has denied Padmavati, which also stars Ranveer reports suggesting that he has issues Singh and Deepika Padukone. with his Rangoon co-actor Kangana The 35-year-old actor says it is Ranaut and said he would “happily a “privilege” to be working with date for new album promote” the upcoming fi lm with Bhansali. her. “When you get on his sets and “There are no issues between you see the way he puts his things Sheeran’s low-key 2016 was me and Kangana. I will be happy to together, the love and passion with By August Brown still felt profoundly across pop: promote the fi lm Rangoon whenever which he makes his movies, its’ a “Sheeran’s absence last year… and wherever, happily with Kangana privilege for the artist to work with cleared a lane for the ascent and with Saif, who is also a big part him.” Shahid said. — IANS d Sheeran spent most of Shawn Mendes, an avowed of the fi lm and with of 2016 working Sheeran nut who satisfied many everybody else,” behind the scenes, fans’ need for an earnest folk-pop Shahid said at the co-writing pop hits guy strumming his pain with his premiere of xXx: The for Justin Bieber (Love fingers. Now that Sheeran has Return of the Xander YourselfE) and Major Lazer (Cold returned, though, dude is gunning Cage. There were Water). Now the British singer- to get his place back.” reports that Shahid songwriter is back out front with a Sheeran won two Grammys last and Kangana, who new album. year, for song of the year and best worked together for the The LP, called ÷ (pronounced pop solo performance. He’s up for fi rst time in the movie, “Divide,” in the style of his last another one this year for his co- didn’t get along, to an album, “Multiply”), will be write on Bieber’s Love Yourself. extent that he even out March 3 on Atlantic. It will READY TO ROCK: Ed Sheeran. Sheeran’s new album comes in refused to promote the include his two recent singles — the wake of a rough patch last fi lm with her. Castle on the Hill and Shape of Elizondo, Steve Mac and longtime year when he was hit with a $20 Rangoon is Shahid’s You. Sheeran co-produced the collaborator Johnny McDaid. million infringement suit over his third project with ALL’S WELL? Kangana Ranaut, left, and Shahid album with pop maven Benny In his review of those songs, song Photograph. — Los Angeles fi lmmaker Vishal Kapoor reportedly didn’t get along shooting for Blanco, with work from Mike Times critic Mikael Wood said Times/TNS Bhardwaj after Rangoon. 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 15, 2017 COMMUNITY ‘Nothing matches the connection you make with a child as a teacher’ DPS-MIS Principal Asna Nafees goes down memory lane to recall the teachers who helped shape her life. By Anand Holla

hile in the thick of preparing the DPS- MIS schedule and bigger plans for this year, Principal WAsna Nafees recently sat down with Community for a long chat. During the course of the conversation, Nafees went down memory lane, recalling some precious memories from her time as a student, and later as an educator: “I remember never to lie because we had Mrs Thompson in Class Four. I hate maths to this day. I hated it even then! Once, I had not completed my maths homework and lied to her saying I had submitted my book. When she realised I wasn’t telling the truth, she called me aside and said, ‘I’ll cut your tongue off if you tell a lie once again in your life.’ From that day on, I had a mortal fear of lying. “I particularly remember my kindergarten teacher Mrs Kajotia with aff ection. I was maybe four and didn’t want to sleep during the compulsory hour of sleep time. I would keep crying. I remember her holding me in her arms and telling me, ‘I will take care of you’. As she would continue correcting books, she would tell me that I, too, can put a tick mark once she fi nishes ticking them. Also, she would play the piano only for me because I would be the only one bawling. I remember all of this because of the love and grace with which she held me. “With years passing by, when I sit back and refl ect, I have come to agree that your formative years greatly defi ne what you become. My love for reading, for instance, Asna Nafees in her off ice. Photo by Anand Holla didn’t come from my mother alone. Our principal, a British lady, kept a personal library open for anybody “I have come to agree that your formative years greatly defi ne what you who was interested in reading. We read books which today’s children become. My love for reading, for instance, didn’t come from my mother won’t even probably be able to lay their hand on. From beautiful alone. Our principal kept a personal library open for anybody who was British fi ction to storybooks with lovely illustrations, I enjoyed interested in reading. We read books which today’s children won’t even reading them all. She would always encourage us to read, only asking of probably be able to lay their hand on.” – Asna Nafees us to bring back the book safely. “As an educator, I have always forged a deep connect with slow and bring change in the emotional school environment owing to the That’s something that the Indian The other day, he called me to tell learners or children going through behaviour of the child and make him family issues at home. education system doesn’t teach our me, ‘You have no idea what you have emotional or behavioural issues. It’s or her feel accepted and loved. “I always tell children that children. We have absolutely no done to my life. You have changed surprising that we usually walk into “Some months ago, I came passing an exam is very simple; idea how to deal with failure. That’s it completely. I’m so proud of what a classroom and think everybody across a student who was having most students pass. But if you why at our school, we keep telling I am today because you guided me feels included and normal. The tremendous diffi culties adjusting in fail, you should have the courage our children – it’s alright to fail. An through it.’ truth is every child has a history. Grade 12 even as the examinations to take it in your stride, and have examination is not the do all and “Every single year, we have so Some are undergoing such diffi cult were right around the corner. I took the courage to face failure with end all of life. many children coming back and situations and yet every morning, some radical measures like advising so much grace that you should be “As for this student, he took his telling us such heartening things. they must wake up and attend him to not attend school because able to take failure once again, if exams and passed reasonably well. The biggest joy of teaching is this school. If you are able to reach out to he just didn’t want to. I called one need be. Certainly, you have to He was a bright child after all, but he satisfaction, this deeply gratifying those children – which I can, thanks of his parents, requesting to help work towards not failing, but if you was undergoing very diffi cult times. feeling that nobody can take away to Almighty – there’s nothing that him at home as he faced severe fail, you should have the courage He moved on, and is currently from us. It feels wonderful to be matches the connect you create diffi culties in dealing with the to accept it and move forward. pursuing higher studies in Dubai. valued by those you taught.”