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COVER STORY Fatphobia Danish comedian Sofie Hagen calls for fat liberation — and happiness in her first book Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You. P4-5

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Politics gave me desire to want to fight this system” — Sofie Hagen, comedian

I want us to reclaim the word fat. I know not everyone likes it. I used to say ‘overweight’. But fat is a neutral word

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‘ ofi e Hagen no longer tells fat jokes. “I did at the beginning of my career,” she says, a bit regretfully. “Nothing negative, just laughing at myself. I had one joke, where I said something like: ‘I’m fat because I overeat. SAnd I overeat because I have a lot of pain inside. Like, for example, right here’” — she points to her cheek — “‘is a chicken bone I haven’t quite swallowed yet.’” I laugh appreciatively, but was I supposed to? “It’s really a lose-lose situation,” she says. “I do think there’s something powerful in a fat comedian being visible, owning the stage and calling out what the audience is already thinking. But I don’t make those jokes anymore.” ’ Hagen has a diff erent message now. For several years, the 30-year-old comic has been vocal about what she describes as society’s “deeply ingrained” anti-fat bias and the way it marginalises people, particularly women. On social media, she has highlighted fatphobia in advertising campaigns, inevitably attracting the attention of trolls whose personal abuse can “last for days”. Some of this abuse, as well as the street harassment she endures, features in her award-winning standup comedy. Hagen’s routines cover everything from politics to boybands. Her outlook and voice — that of an awkward millennial outsider — has pulled in a dedicated fanbase of “quirky feminist introverts, like me”, she says. Her debut book, Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You, documents her own experiences as a fat child and adult, from crushing weight-loss attempts that were always “95-98% likely to fail”, to dating men who were looking to “settle for a fat girl”. She writes about the problems of fl ying while fat (do you book two seats or risk not being able to fl y at all?); and the “hell” that is summer, with warmer weather bringing chafi ng, sweat and the increased scrutiny that leaves fat people feeling forced to stay indoors. When we meet to discuss the book, I have to ask: does she really want me to describe her as fat? “Yes! I want us to reclaim the word fat,” she says. “I know not everyone likes it. I used to say ‘overweight’. But fat is a neutral word. If you look it up, it doesn’t say good or bad. I want to remove the negative associations, that’s why I put it in the title.” Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

looking, except for a bit of stomach. “We cannot keep fi xing ourselves. We’re never told to look around us. I’m doing panels asking: “We cannot keep fixing ‘How do I love myself?’ How about we do a panel with the people who ourselves. We’re never make (fatphobic) adverts and ask: ‘Why did you make that advert?’” She includes many examples of told to look around us. little acts of kindness throughout the book, including the friends I’m doing panels asking: who have swooped in and saved her when she is caught in a ‘How do I love myself?’ conversation with somebody who tells her, unprompted, that being How about we do a panel fat will kill her. Then there is the musician she dated, who, realising with the people who she might struggle up the many stairs to his fl at, stopped every make (fatphobic) adverts fl ight for a kiss, to let her catch her breath. and ask: ‘Why did you Even the most well-meaning people and those who have suff ered make that advert?’” marginalisation themselves can have a bias against fat people, she says. One example of how this plays out particularly struck me: telling people they “don’t look fat”. Hagen says this only serves to deny the person’s experience. And it strengthens the belief that fat is wrong. I tell her I am guilty of it myself. “We all make mistakes. It’s tempting to think of ourselves as good — and therefore not able to be, say, sexist or transphobic — but we’ve all been raised in the same Happy Fat mixes memoir and “Loving your body can feel stopped seeing it as a fact.” that started in 1960s New York and society. The answer is never going political commentary, humour and impossible,” says Hagen, “and just This is the political centre of the manifesto of which is included to be: ‘Oh, I’m not (prejudiced), more diffi cult moments. There’s another thing to fail at. You fail at Happy Fat: the argument that in the book. This includes a demand phew!,’ because that way we do her story of visiting a theatre where dieting, and then you fail at loving fatphobia is a product of capitalism for “equal access to goods and nothing. We should be saying: all the seats had fi xed armrests, your body. And even if you love — designed to keep us consuming services in the public domain” ‘I am racist, I am homophobic, and having to be seated on a stool your body you might not love it all diet products and miracle foods; and singles out as special enemies I am transphobic and I want to instead, “towering over everyone, the time.” and patriarchy — which demands “the so-called reducing industries do better.’” She pauses before looking like a lifeguard”. For Hagen, body neutrality, women exert an impossible level of (including) diet books, diet foods laughing. “What a quote! I can see She writes about how food was which focuses on respect and self-discipline around their looks. and food supplements”. the piece now: Sofi e Hagen says ‘I used to express both love and acceptance of your body, rather She sums up the argument with Hagen says that when fat am racist.’” punishment in her childhood, than love, “is something that we a Naomi Wolf quote: “A culture liberation became body positivity, Is it possible to fi nd happiness in growing up in Søndersø, Denmark, can all aim for and achieve ... It’s fi xated on female thinness is fi xated the movement became more your body if you don’t want to dive with her sister and mother. Hagen like my ears. I feel very neutral on female obedience.” palatable to mainstream culture. into anti-capitalist politics? had little contact with her father, about my ears. I don’t have bad or To challenge fatphobia is to “Big clothing companies can make “For me? No,” she says. “The but her maternal grandparents good things to say; they’re just ears. challenge capitalism and to see money by saying they’re body politics was the main attraction. played a large role in her upbringing, And if I could feel like that about fat people in the context of other positive and that they cater to all Politics gave me the desire to and she shuttled between the home my whole body, that would be marginalised groups. The ideas sizes, when they only cater to a want to fi ght this system so that of her mother — who forever had amazing. Especially as everything Hagen discusses come from fat size 22, and all the people in their other people don’t have to fi ght it Hagen on a diet — to the home of within body positivity is based on liberation, a grassroots movement adverts are white and perfect- anymore.” — The Guardian her grandparents, who expressed looks.” love through sweet treats and felt So, for instance, the rise of plus- insulted if she didn’t eat. size models has been seen as a sign These memories are mixed with of positive change. But Hagen notes Sofie Hagen statistics, scientifi c studies and that even Tess Holliday — who is interviews with activists, painting “actually fat”, she says, compared to writes about the a shocking picture of fat-prejudice most other plus-size models — “is and its impact on well-being: still incredibly beautiful”. problems of flying one survey, for instance, which “People feel uncomfortable while fat (do you measured fat discrimination, found talking about beauty privilege,” that 89% of fat people who had lost she says, “but it is part of this book two seats weight would rather go blind than discussion.” become obese again. Aside from her size, Hagen notes, or risk not being Hagen’s book also acts as a guide Holliday is conventional. “She has able to fly at all?); for women who are overweight or a symmetrical face, she’s white, obese to fi nd happiness and learn femme, able-bodied, long hair. It’s and the “hell” that to accept that their body is — if not making fatness more palatable, but is summer, with beautiful — then, at least, just fi ne. not really changing anything.” This last message is somewhat For Hagen, learning to accept her warmer weather at odds with the current body body wasn’t a drawn-out process; positivity movement, which the change came instantly. One bringing chafing, urges everyone to love their body, day her university friend Andrea sweat and the whatever their shape or size. asked her to think about where Hagen recalls speaking on a panel self-hating thoughts come from, increased scrutiny with a prominent fi gure from the and who profi ts from them, and her movement. Every time the panellist whole perspective shifted. that leaves fat would say “love yourself”, the “I used to think — of course people feeling crowd would whoop and cheer, and fat is ugly, lazy, stupid and bad. Hagen would respond: “Yes, but I never questioned it. But when forced to stay how?” Her question only spawned Andrea said: ‘You feel bad then more slogans, more cheers — and you buy more stuff, so they make indoors no answers. money,’ it clicked. Overnight I 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY NRNTS-Qatar elects new off ice bearers

Non Resident Nepali Tamang Society (NRNTS)-Qatar recently organised its Eighth Convention presented the fiscal report. Speaking on the occasion, Prem Bahadur Tamang said, “NRNTS at Best Western Plus Hotel. The new management committee of NRNTS-Qatar was elected on was established to improve educational and socioeconomic conditions, protect and promote the occasion. The programme was chaired by Tirtha Thing, outgoing Chairman of NRNTS. Shiva language, script and culture, and to establish autonomous region of ethnic, indigenous Tamang Bhujel, President of Nepali Indigenous Society (NIS) was the chief guest at the event. community of Nepal.” The event kicked off with the unveiling of the banner of NRNTS, which was followed by candle The newly elected off ice bearers of NRNTS, include Dhiren Tamang, Chairman of NRNTS; lightening and national anthem. Ashok Singendra welcomed the gathering with a musical Netra Waiba Tamang, First Vice Chairperson; Kumari Tamang, Second Vice Chairperson; Ashok performance. Tamang, General Secretary; Prem Bahadur Tamang, Secretary; Gautam Tamang, Treasurer; and Various community leaders, including Gautam Tamang, Sabina Lopchan, Birendra Kumar Subash Tamang, Vice-Treasurer. Other members, include Lalit Kumar Tamang, Junge Lopchan Yakthumba, Lalit Tamang, Tej Katuwal, Narayan Bista, Ram Chandra Gyaba and Ganesh Adhikari Tamang, Kanchharam Tamang, Mani Lama, Moiram Tamang, Ashmita Tamang, Beg Bahadur spoke about the importance of protecting language, religion, culture and region of Tamang Tamang, Mohan Thing Tamang, Samraj Tamang, Shree Bahadur Tamang, Harka Bahadur community in Nepal on the occasion. Tamang, Pushpa Moktan Tamang, Ram Chandra Tamang, Maya Tamang and Shirchen Tamang. Dhiren Tamang presented the event report of year 2017-19 on the occasion. Netra Waiba Tamang — Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

BPS organises investiture ceremony

Birla Public School (BPS) recently organised an investiture ceremony for its new students council. the House Vice-Captains and Student Council Members. Rajesh Kamble, Counsellor at the Embassy of India, was the chief guest at the event. The event The house master and house mistress, include Prejesh V P, House Master Mars House; Shinju was attended by notable personalities, including Lukose K Chacko, Chairman of BPS; Gope Daniel, House Mistress Mars House; Dilip Kumar Chouhan, House Master Saturn House; Prameela Shahani, Vice Chairman; Dr Mohan Thomas, Director; Maria Thomas, Director and other Board Pratap Singh, House Mistress Saturn House; Abdul Latheef, House Master Neptune House; Members of BPS. Hajira Masroor, House Mistress Neptune House; Baiju Joseph, House Master Jupiter House; and A total of 220 Student Council members from all sections of BPS received their badges. Varun Annamma Nancy, House Mistress Jupiter House. Adwani, a student of Grade-XI, welcomed the gathering with a school prayer. A P Sharma, Principal Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kamble, said, “School leadership is a learning experience and of BPS, led the swearing in of the elected representatives. Rajesh Kamble invested Saanvi Sudesh, the ability to manage human relationships inside restricted boundaries.” Lukose K Chacko added, Head Girl, and Rohan Phillip, Head Boy, with their responsibilities. Lukose K Chacko invested “Leadership is the ability to recognise the problem before it becomes an emergency.” Sindhu Nithyanandaz, Vice Head Girl, and Faadi Hassan, Vice Head Boy. Recipient students of the merit scholarships for outstanding academic performance in Grade Gope Shahani felicitated Nandini Jayachandran Menon, President of Student Council; Riya XI, for the academic year 2018-19, were also felicitated on the occasion. Vaidehi Pujari received Mahajan, Vice President of Student Council; Tanya Pinheiro, Speaker; and Shweta Arun, Secretary. the Ghanshyam Das Birla Memorial Award for topping Grade-XI Science Stream. She received a Dr Mohan Thomas invested Ashlyn Leanne Montero and Anwin Thomas as the Sports and merit scholarship of QR3,000. Ashley Accamma bagged the Sarla Birla Memorial Award for his Games Captains. Maria Thomas invested Riya Ancy Binu and Michelle Godwin as the Campus performance in Grade XI Science Stream. She also received a merit scholarship of QR3,000. Correspondents and Radhika Rele, Vice Principal of BPS, invested Sneha Kanakarajan and Joel Vijo The Aaditya Birla Memorial Award was presented to Venkata Ananya, the topper of Grade XI as the Cultural Secretaries. Bhavana V Sonkamble, Vice Principal of BPS, invested six prefects of Commerce Stream and Sarla Birla Memorial Award was bagged by Tanya Pinheiro, the second Grade-XII. topper of Grade-XI Commerce Stream. House Captains of the four houses were invested by Rajesh Pillai, Vice Principal of BPS. Divya Mary The Birla School Management Award was presented to Srishti Praveen and Diya Sunil Mammen. Vincent, KG Co-ordinator, along with Josephine, and Thomas John, Headmaster at BPS, invested Aayushi Shroff , a student of Grade XII, proposed a vote of thanks. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY METCO Qatar organises workshop

METCO Qatar, in association with, The Qatar Oryx Chapter of American Society of Heating, in cooling tower can be achieved by system optimisation, using latest technologies like extreme Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), recently held a workshop on ‘Reducing eff iciency cooling towers, direct drives and ice thermal storage to reduce installed demand load. water and energy consumption in a cooling towers and using indirect evaporative cooling in Moe summarised his topic saying, “Fresh air cooling using Indirect evaporative cooling reduces the fresh air applications’ at The Intercontinental Hotel. The workshop was attended by over 100 annual energy consumption by 38% and when applied as Evaporative Recovery provides up to professionals from various backgrounds, including suppliers, contractors, consultants, project 70% energy savings against traditional energy recovery techniques”. managers, ministries and universities. Hani Hawamdeh, past President of ASHRAE, welcomed the gathering and Seenu Pillai, Technology Jai Kawrani and Gerry from Baltimore Air Coil Company and Moe Salem Air2O Cooling LLC were Transfer Chair of ASHRAE, compered the workshop. The speakers were felicitated by Hassan the guest speakers. Speaking on the occasion, Jai said that consumption of water and energy Sultan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ASHRAE Qatar Oryx Chapter.

ATC marks 50th meeting

Aurora Toastmasters Club (ATC) recently organised an event ‘Discover Yourself’ to mark its 50th She said that toastmasters is one such perfect platform to vanquish the fear of public speaking, build meeting. The event was planned and executed by Kshipra Gore, Rajashree Bhagwat, Sahitya Reddy, confidence and nurture leadership skills. Pradyna Umrani, Ritu Maheshwari, Mini Ravikumar, Chandra Gururani and Vijaylata Valluri, committee Each member was given a chance to talk about their journey with Aurora Toastmasters Club and members of ATC. how it helped them discover themselves. Susmita Patnaik, President of Indian Women Association, Kshipra Gore, President of ATC, welcomed the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, she spoke about also attended the event. Sundaresan Rajeshswar, Toastmaster International’s District 116P Director, and the importance of a platform like ATC for women to voice their ideas and to build self-confidence. Sunita Saini, Division B Director, congratulated the club members for their golden jubilee meeting.

NIS organises marathon

Noble International School (NIS) recently organised a marathon at Aspire Zone Doha. Eighty-eight students participated in the marathon. Saril Raj, Antony Jermans, Joyce Manuel, Anju and Shahabas, members of Physical Education Department of NIS, conducted the event. Shibu Abdul Rasheed, Principal of NIS, along with Robin K Jose, Vice Principal, Shihabhudheen, Head of Section, and Mohammed Hassan, CCA Co-ordinator, flagged off the marathon. 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY The key to Huawei P Lite’s Success: Quality

Among the quality smartphones out there in the and Peacock Blue. It uses the same gradient colour market, you can’t miss the HUAWEI P Series. HUAWEI P design as Huawei P Series, which is in line with young Series is a flagship series targeting at young consumers consumers’ aesthetic sense and is relatable to them. who like fashion, stated a press release. In terms of For young users, mobile game has become an quality, it is among the more premium devices in important part of their life. Therefore, apart from Huawei’s product portfolio. For instance, the Huawei powerful design and stunning design, good gaming P20 Series, one of the most popular products in last performance is another important thing they are year, remains in a leading position in smartphone expecting from a smartphone. However, Huawei P Lite industry, both in terms of camera features and system with less top-notch specifications doesn’t disappoint. performance. In addition, it is regarded one of the Huawei P Lite is equipped with a new version of top devices in terms of telecommunication features, Huawei’s proprietary graphics processing technology product usability and user sentiment. GPU Turbo. Test results show that the device is Recently Huawei launched the Huawei P Lite, a position decent at running mainstream mobile games. The just below the flagship tier. This addition to the Huawei high performance it enables lets users fully immerse P Series is designed for young professionals who themselves in graphically intensive games. pursue premium lifestyle. But in terms of quality, can In terms of performance specifications, Huawei P Lite Huawei P Lite live up to the name of the Huawei P is less impressive than Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 series? Pro, but for daily tasks it can definitely handle with From Huawei P Lite’s positioning, we can tell that its flying colours. With a brilliant triple-camera setup specifications are not the best. But speaking of Huawei’s and amazing photography features, Huawei P Lite advantages in camera, Huawei P Lite packs a real outperforms its competitors of a same price range. surprise with its Triple Camera setup. Its rear camera Furthermore, it’s optimised EMUI and various AI consists of a 24M primary lens, an f/1.8, wide aperture supports will ensure consumers with a more eff icient sensor with pixel size of 0.9m and an 8MP ultra wide user experience. Even though it’s not a flagship product, angle sensor that covers 120 degrees and enables it delivers beyond flagship-level performance! Huawei P Lite to capture breath-taking ultra wide angle If you are looking to live a stylish and premium lifestyle, photographs. Even for grand architectures, with Huawei or are not willing to settle for mediocrity, Huawei P P Lite, users can capture the whole view with ease. Lite will be the ideal choice in the same price range. Sporting a Dewdrop display, Huawei P Lite has a very It is not just a product with the Huawei P name. Most high screen-to-body ratio of 84.1 percent; meanwhile it importantly, you will not be disappointed by the houses a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies. Huawei experience and functionality it delivers. The Huawei P P Lite Series is available in Midnight Black, Pearl White Lite is available in Qatar for the price of QR1,099. PISQ organises Mathemagic Contest-2019

Pakistan International School first position; and Muhammad Qatar (PISQ) recently organised Asjad, Muhammad Hassan and its 1st Annual Mathemagic M Taha Amjad, Grade VIII, first Competition for the students of position. Grade V-VIII. Eight teams with Speaking on the occasion, three members each from Boys Nargis Raza Otho said, “The and Girls Wing participated in purpose of this event is to teach the event. Nargis Raza Otho, students how to work mentally Principal of PISQ, was the chief with calculus, as to nurture guest on the occasion. Five number sense, and create a diff erent teams bagged 1st foundation and enthusiasm position. for Mathematics. This is an The winners, included Rawaha interactive way for students Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad to learn Mathematics and its Rayan and Abu Bakr, Grade V, entire trigonometry.” The event first position; Eshal Ali, Dua Amir was co-ordinated by Reema and Laiba Hina, Grade VI, first Rashid. Wasim Rana was the position; Maimoona Luqman, Stage Secretary. The event Ahlam Rashid and Bushra was compered by Aneeqa. The Qazi, Grade VII, first position; judges of the event, included Eisa Haider, Maalika Hisham Zobia Bashir and Naeem and Rafia Khan, Grade VIII, Fakhar.

WORKSHOP: North Star International Kindergarten (NSIK) Al Khor recently organised a workshop ‘Integrated Approach to Teaching and Learning’ for its faculty members. The workshop was conducted by Shahin Ummer, Education Consultant and upcoming author. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Italian heritage: rich and relatable

Italy’s 53 Unesco World Heritage sites, more than any other country in the world, speaks volume for its rich heritage appeal and amidst those cultural sites and archaeological importance lies the Island of Sardinia, writes Muhammad Asad Ullah

CULTURAL EXCHANGE: Campagnia B, Theatrical Production House from Italy, in association with Italian Chamber of Commerce Qatar, recently presented a short play ‘The Dress of Memories’, which was followed by a photo and traditional costume exhibition and ‘pecorino sardo’ cheese tasting.

n Anglo-American countries, recently presented a short play wearing,” said Alice Capitanio, in Asia, and especially in ‘The Dress of Memories’, which was scriptwriter and director of the play. Middle Eastern countries like followed by a photo and traditional The photo exhibition featured Qatar, if any label says ‘Made costume exhibition and ‘pecorino photographs of the models dressed in Italy’ it has immediate sardo’ cheese tasting at Al Mirqab in traditional Sardinian silhouettes Iconnotations of beauty and chic. Boutique Hotel, Souq Waqif. of the 19th Century to display a The phrase, in fact, resonates with The play was a romantic journey connection for how heritage and the hundreds of years of Italy’s set in the era of World War I; a culture remains relevant in every cultural and artistic heritage, which conversation between a husband period of time. The pleated skirt with even today continues to attract and heading for the war and his invisible minimalistic lined straw hat is still fascinate travellers, consumers and wife, hesitant of seeing him off wearable. Isn’t it? Well the photo curious art lovers worldwide. Where for a battle of life. How he tries to exhibition was a defi nite proof that the runway shows of international convince his wife to keep up with the it still is. designers and international fi lms society and her happiness during his Talking about the Island of often draw an inspiration from absence and his promise of returning Sardinia and its recent developments Italian art, the manner in which alive takes the centre stage. The plot on the international scope, Palma Italy, Italian things, and the Italian is an intense drama as it touches the Libotte, Chairperson of the Italian language are portrayed and exploited base of tearing families and loved Chamber of Commerce, said, as a signifier of the chic and the RELEVANT: The photo exhibition featured photographs of the models ones amidst war and the agonising “Sardinia is the second largest island stylish, leads one to take notice that dressed in traditional Sardinian silhouettes of the 19th century to display a decision for leaving everything in the Mediterranean and a very the association of Italy with style has connection for how heritage and culture remains relevant in every period of and everyone behind for their own popular holiday destination, thanks a long history, deep roots that reach time. welfare and betterment. It’s a two- to its beautiful sea and eco-system. down well beyond the immediate man show but the expressions of The main asset of the island is its past. archaeological importance lies the Although the world has heard both the protagonists speak volume. hospitality and tourism. In 2017, 14 Think cultural legacy, think Italy. Island of Sardinia. quite often about the island via The play also highlights the love of million people visited the island. The From Pompeii to the Colosseum, Sardinia is the rugged notable personality spottings, from Sardinian women with the fabric of most exclusive location of Sardinia from Venice to Florence, the Mediterranean island that became George and Amal Clooney, Rihanna silk and colours. is Costa Smeralda and since Qatar country’s massive tourism industry a white-hot jet set destination in to Elton John and Barack Obama “It’s an authentic Italian has invested in it, there has been thrives on its heritage. Italy boasts the Sixties, lapped by eye-popping spending summer holidays, the performance. The story is about a further growth of +5.2% for the more than 200,000 archaeological, aquamarine waters. The landscape world doesn’t really know about the the relationship between a man and summer season 2019. The growth monumental and architectural of Sardinia is paradisiacal, but mastic heritage importance and history the his wife during the First World War potential is enormous. sites, without considering areas trees gnarled with age and ruins, island preserves in itself. The island and the conversations that they For some years now, Qatar has of major interest in terms of their more than 7,000 ‘beehive tombs,’ has not yet been discovered with have about the fact that he had been made signifi cant investments in landscape, environment, culture or Nuraghes, tower throughout that aspect. Keeping the narrative on conscripted to go to fi ght in the war. this beautiful Island that remains and traditions. Its 53 Unesco World the island, suggest a hard-earned hand and to create awareness about They speak about the dress of the the favourite destination of the Heritage sites, more than any other wisdom. In between those beehive Sardinian culture, Campagnia B, woman and the meaning that they international Jet Set. There have country in the world, is a sheer proof tombs still exists a heritage and Theatrical Production House from attribute to those clothes as well been investments for more than one for us for its rich heritage appeal cultural values – worth sharing with Italy, in association with Italian as all the stories and the memories hundred million euros. 120mn of and amidst those cultural sites and the world. Chamber of Commerce Qatar, related to the clothes that they are investment are planned until 2023.” 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY Photo Essay YOUR CHANCE TO BE IN THE Here’s your chance to let the world know of your skills and create a buzz. The published images will appear on both our Instagram page (@communitygt) as well as this coveted space. Community invites photographers to let their pictures speak the proverbial thousand words! E-mail your contributions with your full name, contact details and complete description of the images to [email protected] The chase under water Diving and underwater However, given their photography is a small size, alacrity and combination of sport shyness, it is quite difficult and social activity. to capture them on camera. Besides, it also has an I have used macro lens for important economic and sharper details here. Once environmental dimension. you’ve spotted a Blenny, The number of divers is you need to be quick and increasing every day and ready in the right spot with around a million new the right camera equipment certified divers get into the whilst having the right mix annually according to distance so that you do the Professional Association not lose focus, especially of Diving Instructors on macro photography. To (PADI). This is a boost for take this photo, I have used the tourism industry as Canon 1Dx Mk2 + Canon well. 100mm macro lens + Sea & In the image on the right Sea Strobe. taken in the southern coast (Part-II of this series of Qatar (Khor Al Udeid), will appear in tomorrow’s you can see the Blenny fish. edition). In terms of personality, few fish groups compare — Text and pictures to the Blennies. Combined by Khaled Zaki, a diving with a good temperament consultant, PADI and hyper-alertness, their ambassador, and UW daring antics make them photographer, quite entertaining to watch. @khaledzakidiving

Cardinalfi sh include some 330 species in 24 genera but are something of an unknown creature in diver terms as they tend to be small and shy, often hiding on the reef. Cardinalfi sh are mainly marine fi sh although a few species are found in brackish and freshwater environments. They are small fi sh, usually under 10 centimetres long and can be recognised by their big eyes, large mouth and the division of the dorsal fi n into two All rabbitfi sh have large, dark eyes and small, somewhat rabbit-like mouths, which separate fi ns. gives them their name. Most species have either bright colours or a complex pattern. Cardinalfi sh tend to be homebodies, picking a nice looking patch or spot on the reef The largest rabbitfi sh grows to about 53cm, but most species only reach between 25cm and then sticking to it. They are often described as nocturnal but this really means that and 35cm. during the day they shelter in small caves or dark crevices on the reef. A few species live Another unusual feature among rabbitfi shes is their pelvic fi ns, which are formed in a more exposed position, but often on a darker dive site like a muck site with dark sand. from two spines, with three soft rays between them. The dorsal fi n bears 13 spines with Many cardinalfi sh will take refuge with other animals — in the spines of an urchin or the 10 rays behind, while the anal fi n has seven spines and nine rays behind; the fi n spines tentacles of a coral. are equipped with well-developed venom glands. The sting is very painful, but it is Many males in this family are mouthbrooders meaning they hold and brood their eggs generally not considered medically signifi cant in healthy adults. Source: Wikipedia inside their mouth until they are ready to hatch. Source: Sea Focus Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to complete summer office look

arkirat Singh, Managing Director, Woodland, gives some tips on what footwear to wear and bags to Hcarry to office: — Footwear: Footwear adds the final touch to the outfit. For women, flats are more comfortable and functional than heels, while at work. Platform heels work the best for working women as they are stylish yet comfortable at the same time. Also, wedges look chic and glamorous without being over the top. For men, Oxford, derby shoes and loafers are formal, classy and high on the style quotient. A brown shoe catches more attention and adds another layer to your outfit. Dark brown shoes are easier to pull off than light brown ones. However, a pair of classic black shoes goes with primarily everything that you wear and has been never out of vogue. — Bag Options: Work bags often pull double duty – they need to be bags are large enough to get you laptop sleeve, notebook or tablet pocket design, such as the carryall, Also, these days the market is attractive and useful with enough through a work day as they tend to sleeve with magnetic closure, and generally with a smaller outer full of stylish options for men’s space to carry all the things you swallow half your stuff . It can have interior side pocket. pocket. It is multi-functional and laptop bags crafted from leather, need during the day. a neoprene water bottle sleeve, a For men, the classic backpack serves the purpose, whether in the in diff erent colours and designs. – For women, the classic tote phone pocket, pen holder, padded has the convenience of the open offi ce or heading out for a meeting. IANS

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

Changes within a group you’re aff iliated with might profoundly aff ect A scandal concerning a celebrity you admire could be in the news Some rather shocking news could come to you from a friend who you today, Aries. Perhaps the group is veering in a new direction that today, Taurus. This might throw you for a loop. You might even lives far away, Gemini. This probably won’t aff ect you directly, as it doesn’t particularly interest you. You might need to re-evaluate your suff er some disillusionment. Withhold judgment for the time being. most likely concerns the world economy, politics, or big business, involvement. This could make you rather sad since you’ve grown Much of what you hear may be traced to gossip or misinformation. but you still might worry about its long-term eff ects on society. You fond of the people and won’t want to lose them as friends. You need Shocking though it may be, you will want to hear the celebrity’s side could discuss it with friends. You need to remain objective and see to think. Only you can decide what to do. of it. Only then can you form an objective opinion. how the news develops. It might be less serious than it seems. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

A dip in the stock market might cause you to worry about your Today you might find that some of your more ambitious plans If you’ve been doing some creative or job-related writing, today you own financial future, Cancer. You may have some investments that finally seem to be paying off , Leo. You should be happy about this, might be tired, blocked, and unable to muster the energy to turn on could be temporarily negatively aff ected. Bear in mind that such but you might panic a bit, fearing that everything could crash at the the computer. Virgo, you need to ask yourself how important it is events don’t necessarily reflect future trends. Take steps to create last minute. Don’t assume the worst and don’t waste your energy to get it done today. It’s far better to wait another day and do it well some kind of safety net if you wish, but don’t assume the worst. The worrying. Keep striving! You’ve gotten this far. With a little eff ort, all than grind out something that isn’t up to your standards. That could market could go back up tomorrow! should go well. be counterproductive. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

A project of some kind you’ve been working on could be going well, A family member could be experiencing business diff iculties, A friend or relative could be ill, out of work, or otherwise beset Libra, but today you might experience a sudden rush of inspiration Scorpio. Your sensitivity could cause you to feel their anxieties, too. by problems. You may want to do whatever you can to help out. that makes it a lot better than you originally envisioned. This could You might want to make it clear to this person that you’re there for This could be frustrating, but you will feel better for having done involve eff ort that seems intimidating at first, but the results should him or her, but you also need to be objective about the situation. what you can. This person needs to face and deal with his or her be worth it. Summon all your energy and determination and get to it. Protect yourself psychically, perhaps by surrounding yourself with responsibilities. They’re out of your control to fix, Sagittarius. You will be very glad you did! white light. It won’t help your relative if you’re stressed. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

An unexpected expense, perhaps requiring repairs to the house or Career changes may be on the horizon, Aquarius. Although positive Premonitions today might be rather disturbing, Pisces, and you car, might take a chunk out of your bank account, Capricorn. This in the long run, the events leading up to the change may seem might actually feel some fear because of them. Don’t panic! Your may be disheartening. You’ve worked hard for your money and now catastrophic. Your employer could go out of business or move too intuitive abilities aren’t quite as sharp as usual. What you feel could you might have to put some of your plans on hold. Still, you need to far away for you to commute. The secret here is not to panic. Accept be distorted or untrue. This doesn’t mean you’ve lost it, either. Try be philosophical about it. Take care of it and move on. You built up the situation and move on. In the end, you will probably be glad that to be objective about everything you pick up psychically. You will be your bank account once and you can do it again. this happened. Success and good fortune are coming. glad you did. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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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. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Across Down 1 Discarded actors? (4) 1 Ships - they protect against 3 Ask the CO to order best- surface damage (8) sellers (3,5) 2 Small bear dancing with 9 This chap is a sombre sort (7) sword (5) 10 Sports field - in Red Square 4 A port stormy seas do reveal naturally (5) (6) 11 Film music of Keith Emerson? 5 Stick taken across river for (5) bird (5) 12 Name of man organising 6 Most eager to see Kent events (6) somehow (7) 14 Don’t accept waste (6) 7 Remain for support (4) 16 Mad character’s mad threat 8 Quite a few sleep at the poles (6) (6) 19 The rest of the afternoon? 13 One with a degree argued at (6) random (8) 21 Crude material made better 15 Admirers of an American (5) sitcom (7) 24 A little name - little name 17 Going up, like foreign money that is a girl’s name (5) (6) 25 Tom and Anna agitated, in a 18 Vehicle seen by people in state (7) opera (6) 26 He isn’t at all odd, only 20 Some bed linen he’s put indecisive (8) outside (5) 27 Instrument taken in 22 Willing engineers take day extremely recently (4) off (5) 23 Party hit (4) Answers

Wordsearch Codeword Yesterday’s Solution 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ High voltage haute appeal

Glitz & Glam By Muhammad Asad Ullah

BRIDAL WEAR: Shahla Chatoor recently joined the bandwagon of solo shows this year after her successful departure last year, with a showcase of her bridal collection ‘Aks’ at Old Custom House Karachi.

ashion weeks are an exhausting business for anyone involved enough to be working full time on them. Behind the plethoraF of perfect pictures, red carpet razzmatazz and general all round brouhaha, is hours, days with silvers and deep maroons to and months of work and a tonne of a pretty pink, powder-blue and blood sweat and tears. Now that’s gorgeous combinations of black for a fashion week where around and gold. 30 designers are showcasing over a Bridal wear is desi fashion’s high period of about two to three days. point; it is to the subcontinent But what if it’s a solo runway show, what couture is to the West. especially crafted for your designs However, breaking barriers and label? Multiply everything with containing just one of the type – ten and then add some hefty stress Shehla went all out and about. She because you cannot put anything created couture pieces meshed at risk, especially the reputation with desi bridal avatars – which of your brand, when you know you we loved! The layers of organza and your designs are going to be the uber-sexy style that never crosses and tulle adding drama – more centre of attention for the night. the line into tackorama. layers and tafettas paired with There has been a wave of solo Classic wedding wear will haute statement jewellery pieces shows in Pakistan over the past few never go out of style, indeed it is and separate tops with hand years now amidst the quintessential the mainstay of most designer. embroideries intricately meshed six fashion shows that are organised Shehla featured classic heavy with Swarovski crystals, gota, every year; but solos is for the bridal with intricate work, but marori and chata-patti. better. Solo shows give designers she updated it with her choice of Apart from womenswear bridal, a totally diff erent spectrum to put motifs, interesting colours and Shehla’s Aks featured menswear forward their designs and curate the highlight of the show, very collection as well. Very well-cut, exceptional experience for their sexy backs. There wasn’t a stitch lightly embroidered, quilted and buyers and fashion savvy clientele. out of place, the detailing of the moving from whites and blacks Shahla Chatoor recently joined the layers, even the ones barely peeking to tea-pink and mint green. bandwagon of solo shows this year though was tremendous, and the Sleek tailoring and minimalistic after her successful departure last lowers were outstanding. embroideries – Voila Shehla! year, with a showcase of her bridal There were skirts and dupattas collection ‘Aks’ at Old Custom in crinkled silk, variations Verdict: House Karachi. of the gharara – simmered, Wispy chic, utterly exotic and All about luxury, using luxurious double-layered, triple-layered! – done with all her heart and soul is silks and chiff ons that feel and look enormous ruffl es, pleated dupattas, the only way to describe Shehla’s expensive with sumptuous prints tiers of tulle, farshi lehngas, collection. Her bridals weaved their and all kinds of inspiration; intricate short angarkhas, long tunics, usual magic spell, not because the work, fl awless fi nishing, well-cut embellished bustiers and exquisite choreography was so sharp, or the jackets, dresses, skirts, tops – this statement jackets. venue was extremely well done, but collection looks expensive. Shehla There were no bright dashes of because the clothes on display were has made her brand a fashion colour. Quite subtly sophisticated breath takingly beautiful. Bisou powerhouse, with her own funky tones that transformed from Bisou! Wednesday, May 1, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Parineeti recreates famous Mohabbatein moment Doing that quintessential Yash Raj Films (YRF) heroine routine of shooting in a sari in the snow is something that most Indian actresses dream of. Actress Parineeti Chopra had her moment of recreating it. “Yash Raj heroine tutorial: Fake Switzerland in Madh Island. Fake snow in 34 degrees heat. Fake wind. One Mohabbatein song. But one real filmy girl! Couldn’t stop laughing after this shot,” Parineeti posted on Instagram on Tuesday. She posted this with a video in which she is seen shooting in a bright green sari with a sleeveless blouse, and she sways to the theme of YRF’s Mohabattein. The set up reminds of some iconic shots out of Yash Chopra movies. According to a source, the shoot was for a brand endorsement. – IANS

GOLD: Who knew that Thor (Chris Hemsworth, seen here in Avengers: Endgame), the Asgardian deity of thunder, could also transform into comedy gold? Avengers: 22 great FAKE: things Parineeti Chopra created the shoot for a brand endorsement.

I’ve learnt discipline from Bipasha: Karan about 22 Marvel movies Actor Karan Singh Grover, who will soon be sharing screen space with his wife Bipasha Basu, says the coming weeks: She doesn’t like the odd and surprisingly believable he has learnt how to be disciplined by the actress. By Christopher Borrelli superhero movies but she cried during superpower of super empathy The couple will be seen together on the screen next this one. Here then, in an effort Captain America’s phoned-in high in Aadat. to convince her that these Marvel school fi tness PSA in Spider-Man: “It’s the best feeling to work with her... She is id you know that productions are better than she thinks, Homecoming (and the caveat by Chicago extremely disciplined. I think I have learnt how to nostalgia was once a 22 memorable things about the 22-film comedian Hannibal Buress as a gym be disciplined from her... I am a complete opposite medical condition? It Infinity Saga that concludes with teacher: “I’m pretty sure this guy is a though. She has a lot of energy and is fun. There is suggested a kind of clinical Avengers: Endgame. war criminal now. But whatever, I have never a dull moment working or living with her,” he unwillingness to move on, Watching Chris Thor Hemsworth to show you these videos, it’s required by said. Da yearning for a time or place or person go from handsome, unmemorable the state.”) The 37-year-old actor says he loves spending time that is no longer reasonably within wallpaper to reliable comedy gold Even better: After 10 long minutes of with Bipasha not just at home but at work too. grasp. It was a heartache for, at the The charm and playful spark of Letitia closing credits, Captain America’s short “I am a little clingy. That’s not the best quality that very least, your youth. And now, in our Wright’s Shuri, Black Panther’s Q-ish lecture in Homecoming about audiences I have but... I tell her that I love to do everything with accelerated, all-decades-streaming- gadget-creating sister and the virtue of patience (“You her and spend more time with her at home and work at-once age, should you sit through The inventive, intentional Saturday- wondered why you’ve waited so long for and everywhere. It was awesome working with her. Avengers: Endgame, after three hours, matinee artifi ciality of the Guardians of something so disappointing … ”) She’s a great performer,” he added. it is possible to develop a nostalgia for the Galaxy set design Michael Keaton’s thoughtfully Karan and Bipasha were last seen together on- the person you were only three hours Speaking of design: The intricately written, working-class everyman screen in Alone, which released in 2015. earlier. That is, a person who never felt a realised Afrofuturistic (and Oscar- villain in Homecoming Directed by Bhushan Patel, Aadat is a romantic need to revisit Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten winning) Black Panther costumes Captain Marvel’s Skrull aliens, an thriller. The fi lm also stars former Miss India Natasha Commandments. Or Back to the Future, James Spader’s caustically evil spin elegantly handled metaphor for the Suri and former Bigg Boss participant Sonali Raut. or the Indiana Jones franchise, the on Pinocchio in the otherwise tedious plight of displaced communities Singer Mika Singh has turned producer with the animated Akira, It’s a Wonderful Life or Avengers: Age of Ultron The satisfying whir and snap and movie. – IANS the perpetually present Big Lebowski. Lower Manhattan transformed into a sigh of every part of every Iron Man Each gets a fond nod in the new film. gigantic Escher puzzle of a battlefi eld in suit improbably clicking together But even more so, you contract Doctor Strange perfectly a premature nostalgia for the past Robert Downey Jr. introducing the Michael B. Jordan’s relatable bad- decade of Marvel movies, and the new Spider-Man as Underoos in Captain guy-with-a-good-point in Black corporate, synergistic, ambitiously America: Civil War Panther constructed 22-film arc that began Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie. Scarlett Johansson brisk, two-step in 2008 with Iron Man. It culminates Particularly her drunken, stumbling take down of Jon Favreau in a boxing elegantly with Endgame, which, arrival in Thor: Ragnarok ring, the best part of Iron Man 2 besides telling a rousing adventure, Now that I think of it – all of Thor: Captain America fighting off a also serves as a sad, tender, even Ragnarok, the smartest and breeziest small army inside of a glass elevator in touching summary argument for what installment of the 22 fi lms Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel accomplished here. At its Paul Bettany’s purring upper-crust Chris Evans growing into the role of finest moments, the film plays like a vocal sniffi ness as Jarvis, the artifi cial Captain America, lending intriguing reminder that some of these characters intelligence inside the Iron Man suit dimensions to one-note idealism are now as collectively internalised as Michael Peña’s hilarious stream-of- The Avengers quietly noshing on CLINGY: Karan Singh says that he is a little clingy and any Jimmy Stewart. consciousness story recaps in the very a post-battle meal of shawarma, the likes to be with his wife both at home and at work. Leaving the screening, my editor charming Ant-Man movies very last scene of the first Avengers said what is sure to be echoed in Pom Klementieff ’s Mantis, wielding film. – Chicago Tribune/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, May 1, 2019 COMMUNITY

Ahmed Nooh Mohamed al-Atiq Five talented Qatar-based artists to attend Fecr exhibition in Turkey is a Pakistani artist based in Doha. years of history, hosting several The artists of international solo exhibition both in Syria and By Mudassir Raja According to the information civilisations and it has been launched fame will carry this enchanted Qatar. In Doha, I have also taken shared by the organisers, the with the aim of increasing the atmosphere of sharp diff erence part in diff erent group exhibitions. exhibition undertakes the mission awareness of our developing art and between existence and absence, My subject is realism. I like to paint he Turkish and Islamic of bringing together diff erent artists at the international platforms emergence and being born, dark landscapes and portraits. I use oil Art Museum is hosting disciplines in order to embrace with a multidisciplinary approach and bright to the exhibition. colours. I use both brush and knife a new art festival with contemporary art with the from traditional to contemporary “The state of Fecr in nature and to paint.” the name of ‘Ramart awareness of the past. Ramart and to bring culture and art to wider life together describes the time in Mala Wasim, a Canadian- Platform 2019’ from May Platform will include exhibition, masses by bringing global arts and which the world emerges, exists Pakistani visual artist living 5T to 12. Experience Transfer Platform, artists together in Turkey. and awakens with sun rise. In the in Qatar for nine years, said: Turkey has long been known for workshops, and ‘Ramart Talks’ Beste Gürsu, the curator of fi rst exhibition of Ramart Platform, “My work is about texture. It promoting native art and Islamic where valuable names from the Ramart Platform 2019, emphasised it builds an active bridge between basically revolves around the art. The brand new international world of culture and art will be in that all the participants would vitality and life and, continuity and relation between the medium and art platform will organise its fi rst attendance under the moderation gain new experiences through the presence.” expression. I use texture as my art exhibition with the name of of Pelin Çift, a well-known Turkish platform that is bringing together a Talking to Community, Syrian medium to explore and to just come ‘Fecr’ or ‘Fajr’ meaning dawn. The media person. Experience Transfer total of 99 artists from 22 countries. artist Zeina said: “I am very excited. out with the idea instantly without exhibition will be held with a new Platforms will take place between She said: “Fecr – having the I am very happy to be a part of the mixing the oil with the oil paints. perspective in art, bringing together May 6-10 at 17hrs. Some of the meaning of dawn, emerging and international exhibition. It will “I am so glad and thankful to 99 artists of diff erent disciplines prominent artists taking part in being born, composing a piece of bring creative people with diverse the organiser for giving me the and generations from 22 countries the exhibition are namely; Mercan generation and existence, identity cultures together at one place.” opportunity to showcase my works in Istanbul’s Turkish and Islamic Dede, Devrim Erbil, Hikmet and belongingness – is a four-letter She added: “I have been living at an international event in Turkey. Arts Museum. The exhibition aims Barutçugil, and Reza Hemattırad. word and a symbol of a deeper in Qatar for eight years. I am an Earlier, I have showcased my works at embracing contemporary art Alpay Tarhan, Ramart Board sense. art teacher and have organised my in Qatar, Canada and Pakistan.” with the awareness of the past. Chairman, stated that the project is As many as fi ve Doha-based a new art platform and is the most talented artists will also take part comprehensive multidisciplinary Beste Gürsu, curator of Ramart Platform 2019, in the Istanbul exhibition, among event that will be held every whom Ahmed Nooh and Mohamed Ramadan from now on. emphasises that all the participants would gain new al-Atiq are Qatari nationals. Sabah The organiser further said that Arbili is an Iraqi artist based in the art project will become a part experiences through the platform that is bringing Doha. Zeina Abbara is a Syrian of global art culture. It draws its artist based in Doha. Mala Waseem strength from our hundreds of together a total of 99 artists from 22 countries

Sabah Arbili Mala Waseem Zeina Abbara