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page 15 Sporty, Worldly Pixels ach year Alliance by juries, were selected well as in connecting people Française organizes based on their ability to and endorsing these very an international simultaneously illustrate the values, ultimately enabling photography diversity of various sport cultural enrichment and Ecompetition within the disciplines and practices dialogue.” From a female wide network of Alliance worldwide, as well as the wresting in Kathmandu, Winners of eGovernment Excellence Awards with Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa at Gulf Hotel yesterday Française, spread across commonalities that continue to a bull race in Kerala, all 4 continents. This to exist as far as solidarity, to the cricket in streets year the topic of the passion and enthusiasm of Calcutta, the exhibit competition was “Objectif despite the cultural diversity. of photographs showcase Sport” presenting varying an intriguing selection. perspectives on sport. Non- Mr. Khalid Fakhro, Sport is no longer limited professional photographers President Alliance to physical performance; offered their views on Francaise, Bahrain, told the participants poignantly what “Sport” means and Weekender that he was captured how sport is not represented according to immensely proud to be just a physical exertion, but their own cultural and social the part of this initiative. also a form of expression background. Weekender “I think photography as and a means to define one’s covered the opening a medium, does not fit in self-identity. The exhibition Scrambled eggs ceremony at Gallery 21 any language or any other will run till Oct14 from with Santhosh Rajendran kind of barriers. Alliance 12pm till 8pm daily. and smoked salmon present on the scene. Each Francaise plays a key role in Free entry for all. Mohammed Zafran/DTNN Urban Planning (‘Best number of payments encourage the ICT sector of Since it was introduced, of the photographs, chosen promoting French culture as Oct 5-11, 2017| Weekender [email protected] Practice in Community through eGovernment Bahrain. the award was inclusive WEEKENDER eParticipation’ Award). portal during the year). Ministers, high-ranking in understanding and Manama 3: Ministry of Justice and 7: Takaful International (the government officials, highlighting all national EXCLUSIVE FOR ive ministries bagged Islamic Affairs (‘Best ‘Best Application for businessmen and other initiatives. It also played a role DT NEWS this year’s eGovernment eGovernment Integrated Smart Devices’ in the invited guests attended the in highlighting the national FExcellence Awards Services’ Award) Private Sector Award). award ceremony. businesses and initiatives SUBSCRIBERS announced at a ceremony 4: Ministry of Interior and The winners were “The launch of the in the ICT arena until it held at the Gulf Hotel in Ministry of Health honoured by His Highness eGovernment Excellence became a merging point for Adliya yesterday. (Award for the ‘Best Shaikh Mohammed bin Award in 2008 has enhanced government organizations eGovernment Website’). Mubarak Al Khalifa, government’s direction to reach national excellence. The winners were: 5: Fatima Said Mustafa Al Deputy Prime Minister, in spreading the culture Furthermore, it became a 1: Ministry of Transport Halli, Batool Sabt and Chairman of the Supreme of knowledge, established meeting point for exchanging P and Telecommunication Mazin Al Noaimi (Award Committee for Information foundations of online ideas and successful (‘Best Government for the ‘Best eConcept’.) &Communication excellence and distributing experiences in the field of best Application for Smart 6: Abdulwahed Faqeeh and Technology, who patronized it amongst the sectors, innovative practices applied 02 Devices Award) Sayed Khadem Fadhel the competition. segments and institutions,” internationally,”Shaikh Trio takes chemistry 2: Ministry of Works, (Best eCitizen Award for The competition, which is said His Highness Shaikh Mohammed said. Nobel for method to Municipalities and having made the highest in its 9th edition, aims to Mohammed. (Continued on Page 4) study molecules 2 Thursday, October 5, 2017

Joachim Scientist Richard Henderson holds a model Swiss Scientists Jacques Frank, of as he poses at the MRC Laboratory of Dubochet poses at the Columbia Molecular Biology in Cambridge Lausanne University University, following the prize’s takes a phone announcement call in his New York City apartment

Trio takes chemistry Nobel for method to study molecules

Stockholm to suspect that the Zika virus microscope in 1990 to revolutionary technique was causing the epidemic of generate a three-dimensional dubbed cryo-electron brain-damaged newborns in image of a protein at atomic Amicroscopy, which has shed Brazil, they turned to cryo- resolution, a groundbreaking light on the Zika virus and an EM (electron microscopy) discovery which proved the Alzheimer’s enzyme, earned to visualise the virus,” the technology’s potential. scientists Jacques Dubochet, committee said. Frank made it widely Joachim Frank and Richard Frank, a 77-year-old, usable between 1975 and Henderson the Nobel German-born biochemistry 1986, developing a method Chemistry Prize yesterday. professor at Columbia to transform the electron Thanks to the international University in New York, was microscope’s fuzzy two- team’s “cool method”, which woken from his sleep when dimensional images into uses electron beams to the committee announced sharp, 3-D composites. examine the tiniest structures the prize in Stockholm, six Dubochet, today an of cells, “researchers can now hours ahead. honorary professor of freeze biomolecules mid- “There are so many other biophysics at the University movement and visualise discoveries every day, I was of Lausanne, added water. processes they have never in a way speechless,” he said. Now 75, he discovered in previously seen,” the Nobel “It’s wonderful news.” the 1980s how to cool water chemistry committee said. In the first half of the so quickly that it solidifies This has been “decisive for 20th century, biomolecules in liquid form around a both the basic understanding -– proteins, DNA and RNA biological sample, allowing of life’s chemistry and –- were terra incognita on the the molecules to retain their for the development of map of biochemistry. natural shape even in a pharmaceuticals,” it added. Because the powerful vacuum. The ultra-sensitive electron beam destroys The electron microscope’s imaging method allows biological material, electron every nut and bolt have molecules to be flash-frozen microscopes were long been optimised since these and studied in their natural thought to be useful only to discoveries. form, without the need for study dead matter. The required atomic dyes. resolution was reached in It has laid bare never- Tea party to celebrate 2013, and researchers “can before-seen details of the tiny But 72-year-old Henderson, now routinely produce three- protein machines that run all from the MRC Laboratory dimensional structures of cells. of Molecular Biology in biomolecules,” according to “When researchers began Cambridge, used an electron the Nobel committee. (AFP) Anti-nuke activists for peace prize Oslo highlight of the Nobel awards prize last year for his efforts s the North Korean season will be announced in to bring peace to Colombia crisis rekindles the Cold Oslo on Friday at 11:00 am following a half-century-long AWar-era threat of nuclear (0900 GMT). conflict with rebel guerrillas, catastrophe, this year’s Nobel Who will bag the a peace prize honouring non- Peace Prize could honour prestigious prize is anyone’s proliferation efforts would efforts to limit the spread guess, as the names of be appropriate this year, of atomic weapons, several candidates -- a total of 318 commentators say. experts suggest. this year -- are by convention “The Nobel committee With tensions between kept a closely guarded secret would make a big splash if it Washington and Pyongyang for 50 years. awarded the prize to the Iran sending the risk of a nuclear After President Juan nuclear deal,” said Asle Sveen, confrontation soaring, the Manuel Santos won the a peace prize historian. 2 Thursday, October 5, 2017 Thursday, October 5, 2017 3

Joachim Scientist Richard Henderson holds a model Swiss Scientists Jacques Frank, of as he poses at the MRC Laboratory of Dubochet poses at the Columbia Molecular Biology in Cambridge Lausanne University University, following the prize’s takes a phone announcement call in his New York City apartment

Trio takes chemistry Nobel for method to study molecules

Stockholm to suspect that the Zika virus microscope in 1990 to revolutionary technique was causing the epidemic of generate a three-dimensional dubbed cryo-electron brain-damaged newborns in image of a protein at atomic Shaikh Nasser gets Amicroscopy, which has shed Brazil, they turned to cryo- resolution, a groundbreaking light on the Zika virus and an EM (electron microscopy) discovery which proved the Alzheimer’s enzyme, earned to visualise the virus,” the technology’s potential. scientists Jacques Dubochet, committee said. Frank made it widely Joachim Frank and Richard Frank, a 77-year-old, usable between 1975 and a grand welcome in Chechnya Henderson the Nobel German-born biochemistry 1986, developing a method In pictures, Shaikh Nasser being received by Kadyrov and other officials Chemistry Prize yesterday. professor at Columbia to transform the electron Thanks to the international University in New York, was microscope’s fuzzy two- Manama Supreme Council for Youth achieved by Kadyrov’s team’s “cool method”, which woken from his sleep when dimensional images into is Highness Shaikh and Sports, President of visit to Bahrain, where he uses electron beams to the committee announced sharp, 3-D composites. Nasser bin Hamad Al Bahrain Olympic Committee, met HM the King, which examine the tiniest structures the prize in Stockholm, six Dubochet, today an HKhalifa yesterday arrived on his arrival. resulted in enhancing the of cells, “researchers can now hours ahead. honorary professor of to a red carpet welcome in In his arrival statement, friendly ties. freeze biomolecules mid- “There are so many other biophysics at the University the Chechen Republic, with Shaikh Nasser spoke about Furthermore, HH Shaikh movement and visualise discoveries every day, I was of Lausanne, added water. Ramzan Akhmadovich the close relationship bonding Nasser wished the Chechen processes they have never in a way speechless,” he said. Now 75, he discovered in Kadyrov, the President of the the two countries and their President success and previously seen,” the Nobel “It’s wonderful news.” the 1980s how to cool water country, receiving him in a people and extended the prosperity in leading his chemistry committee said. In the first half of the so quickly that it solidifies grand ceremonial welcome at greetings and appreciation of country’s development march This has been “decisive for 20th century, biomolecules in liquid form around a the airport. His Majesty King Hamad bin and expressed his satisfaction both the basic understanding -– proteins, DNA and RNA biological sample, allowing The Prime Minister, the Isa Al Khalifa to Kadyrov. in the success achieved by of life’s chemistry and –- were terra incognita on the the molecules to retain their Speaker and several other Shaikh Nasser told both the countries in growing for the development of map of biochemistry. natural shape even in a ministers of the Chechen Kadyrov: “His Majesty bilateral ties in various pharmaceuticals,” it added. Because the powerful vacuum. Republic as well as Ahmed King Hamad is keen on sectors. The ultra-sensitive electron beam destroys The electron microscope’s Al Saati, the Bahraini building strong relations Shaikh Nasser later imaging method allows biological material, electron every nut and bolt have Ambassador to the Chechen with the Chechen Republic attended an official luncheon molecules to be flash-frozen microscopes were long been optimised since these Republic were also present at based on the solid pillars of hosted by Kadyrov at the and studied in their natural thought to be useful only to discoveries. the airport to receive Shaikh communication, love, mutual Presidential Palace. It’s worth form, without the need for study dead matter. The required atomic Nasser, the Representative cooperation and bilateral noting that the luncheon was dyes. resolution was reached in of His Majesty the King for trust.” attended by several ministers It has laid bare never- Tea party to celebrate 2013, and researchers “can Charity Works and Youth Shaikh Nasser also and senior officials from the before-seen details of the tiny But 72-year-old Henderson, now routinely produce three- Affairs, Chairman of the commended the results Chechen Republic. protein machines that run all from the MRC Laboratory dimensional structures of cells. of Molecular Biology in biomolecules,” according to “When researchers began Cambridge, used an electron the Nobel committee. (AFP) Anti-nuke activists for peace prize Oslo highlight of the Nobel awards prize last year for his efforts s the North Korean season will be announced in to bring peace to Colombia crisis rekindles the Cold Oslo on Friday at 11:00 am following a half-century-long AWar-era threat of nuclear (0900 GMT). conflict with rebel guerrillas, catastrophe, this year’s Nobel Who will bag the a peace prize honouring non- Peace Prize could honour prestigious prize is anyone’s proliferation efforts would efforts to limit the spread guess, as the names of be appropriate this year, of atomic weapons, several candidates -- a total of 318 commentators say. experts suggest. this year -- are by convention “The Nobel committee With tensions between kept a closely guarded secret would make a big splash if it Washington and Pyongyang for 50 years. awarded the prize to the Iran sending the risk of a nuclear After President Juan nuclear deal,” said Asle Sveen, confrontation soaring, the Manuel Santos won the a peace prize historian. 4 Thursday, October 5, 2017 Projects G.P. Zachariades response to the smear campaign reflect here appears to be a (“Ministry of Labor”). For Indian Embassy, it is smear campaign against the purpose of releasing the confirmed that during G.T P. ZACHARIADES above payments, and acting a meeting held at the (Overseas) Ltd. (“GPZ”) in in a spirit of co-operation and premises of Ministry of some local newspapers in transparency, GPZ agreed Labor on August 22nd maturity: Bahrain. GPZ is renowned to open an escrow account 2017 at 10.00 am, in the for its high quality work, operated jointly by GPZ presence of Ministry of reliability and integrity in and the Ministry of Labor. Labor Senior Officials dealing with its Clients, GPZ is expecting further as well as Embassy jury chief employees and Government release of outstanding funds Officials, pending labor Ministries over a period of concerning a prestigious issues were discussed 40 years, having built some project successfully and the Embassy Deputy Prime Minister HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa during the award ceremony of the most prestigious completed for the Representatives From Page 1 a better future for the good and or government sector, or even projects in the country. The Government of Bahrain. expressed their e look forward to benefit of all,” he added. from citizens suggestions, it all defamatory allegations made Concerning those satisfaction on GPZ’s continue receiving “The quality of project reflects contributes to the development in those articles are false and defamatory articles, GPZ cooperation and efforts. “Wparticipation in the upcoming the maturity of the Bahraini and enhancement of the have seriously injured the categorically denies all • GPZ paid more than editions of the award, which eGovernment which means that Bahraini citizen’s life and it business of GPZ, which fully allegations against it, and half a million Bahrain has become a platform of the level is generally quite high,” adds value to the economy,” reserves its rights under wishes to place on record Dinars (BD 500,000) on encouraging innovation and said Louise Thomasen, Jury she added. the laws of the Kingdom of the following facts: salaries, wages and other excellence. I congratulate all Committee Chairman “The participation was from Bahrain. expenses to workers and winners for their outstanding “The best applications from a variety of sectors and not During the past 10 • GPZ has been closely staff covering periods projects that have truly deserved participation are the ones that just a few sectors, we have months GPZ has faced cooperating with the during which they did the honour of winning. I also are based on studies and local participation from health, a cash flow crisis causing Ministry of Labor as not attend their duties. value all participant’s efforts statistics,” said Jury Member education, also addressing delays to the payment of well as the relevant • GPZ liaised with other and contributions for this Amani Shajera. special needs people,” said wages and salaries. This Embassies throughout companies in the year’s award, wishing them all “All eServices provided by Ahmed Al-Mahri, a Jury is due to the cumulative this unprecedented industry and achieved to the best and success in making the institutions from private member. impact of non-payment of 10-month cash flow secure employment in its entitlements for projects crisis, which caused late Bahrain for almost 500 mostly concerning its payment of wages and employees. Private Clients. salaries. Furthermore, an GPZ was awarded over • Ministry of Labor has important meeting took BD 7 million on two major acknowledged that GPZ place on 20th September arbitration disputes against has an excellent 40-year 2017 at 10.00 a.m. at the a prominent Bahraini track record with the Ministry of Labor attended Developer and one of Ministry and that during by representatives of Bahrain’s major Banks the past 10 months GPZ the Ministry of Labor, associated with the said demonstrated genuine Embassies of India and Developer. These arbitral intentions in resolving Philippines, GPZ, and awards were issued by the all pending labor issues, also representatives of tribunals constituted under and co-operated fully former employees of GPZ, International Chamber with the Ministry. including various categories of Commerce (ICC) • There is and there never of workers. Arbitration Rules. Currently was any blacklisting of During the above meeting, these awards are in the GPZ by the Ministry of a mutual understanding was process of being enforced Labor. reached between all parties by the Court of Execution in • All comments relating concerned, on all pending Bahrain. to GPZ not being able to labor issues, including GPZ has released complete recruit new employees, payments, repatriation, details of outstanding renew staff visas or sign and concessions towards receivables including names any new agreements Bahraini employees, GPZ of Clients, Project Titles and with subcontractors also submitted detailed amounts due, to auditing as a result of such a statements concerning and legal firms, Government blacklisting are simply pending accounts of various Departments and major false. categories of staff. banks operating in the • All existing employees GPZ is now concluding a Kingdom of Bahrain. have received their plan for the payment of all its At the request of GPZ, the salaries up to 31st of July creditors and is also engaged Government released the 2017 and salaries for the in selective tendering for the amounts outstanding on a month of August have purpose of continuing its major project and GPZ used been paid to 75% of operations in the Kingdom such funds to pay wages, GPZ’s workforce while of Bahrain, particularly salaries and repatriation the remaining 25% will in the sector concerning costs in accordance with receive their salaries in prestigious Building what had been agreed the next few days. Projects, complex Industrial with the Ministry of Labor • Regarding GPZ’s Projects and specialized and Social Development relationship with the Interior Decoration Works.

DT News Network Terror Crime Prosecution Two gets Manama Advocate. The High wo people have been Criminal Court has also sentenced to five years revoked their nationality. 5-yr jail inT prison for providing The prosecution based training in firearms and its charges on the verbal for terror explosives and possessing testimony of a witness, unlicensed weapons the confessions of the first for ‘terrorist’ purposes, accused and monitoring of activities according to Esa Al-Ruwaei, their movements. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 5 Thursday, October 5, 2017 5

BDFCommander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received Brigadier-General Ri- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received Chairman and CEO of Schlumberger Global Oilfield Services Paal Kib- yadh Nasser Al-Areej, who presented him with a copy of his sgaard at Sakhir Palace. HM the King praised the Bahraini-US relations in various fields, chiefly in energy, investment, trade and eco- PhD theses on the Democratic Transformation in Bahrain, nomic areas. Oil Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa was present. which he obtained from the Cairo University in Egypt.

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh yesterday received Moroccan Ambassador Ahmed Rasheed Khutabi and hailed the constantly growing bilateral relations. Al-Saleh pointed out both Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday received British Ambassa- leaderships’ keenness to further boost the bilateral ties, noting the shared vision towards Arab and dor Simon Martin CMG and discussed ways to enhance co-operation in areas relating to finance, Islamic causes. economy, banking and investment.

The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received MP Jalal Kad- hem and discussed a number of general issues related to the economic and investment aspects in Bahrain. The minister confirmed the readiness of the Ministry to provide all aspects of support and assistance to the Council of Representatives.

Pakistani Ambassador Javed Malik met with artists from Pakistan including Neelum Munir, Taranjeet Singh and others who are visiting Bahrain Cricket Festival. SEND OR EXCHANGE MONEY AT GREAT RATES, GUARANTEED!

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JO3082_BFC_DT_Ads_18cmX12.8cm_Generic_Services.indd 1 2/1/17 3:31 PM 6 BUSINESS Thursday, October 5, 2017 Traders on the floor of Kuwait Stock Exchange. Courtesy of Executive Qatar sinks, Magazine Egypt hurt by reserve Closing Bell ratio rise SAUDI rose 0.6pc to 7,286 points. DUBAI gained 0.8pc to 3,599 points. Dubai International Bank, fell 2.1pc atar’s stock index sank to and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ABU DHABI fell 0.2pc to 4,434 points. Qa five-year low yesterday Egypt tumbled 6.1pc after the as foreign funds continued central bank said it would raise QATAR sank 1.6pc to 8,153 points. to sell ahead of third-quarter the required reserve ratio to COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL corporate earnings, while banks 14pc from the current 10pc on EGYPT fell 0.4pc to 13,882 points. in Egypt were hit by news that Oct. 10. AUSTRALIA 0.3035 0.3011 the central bank would raise The Riyadh index rose 0.6pc, KUWAIT added 0.4pc to 6,693 points. BANGLADESH 0.00476 0.00463 the required reserve ratio. with the main support coming CANADA 0.3089 0.3057 The Qatari index lost 1.6pc from the banking sector; BAHRAIN lost 0.3pc to 1,274 points. DENMARK 0.0628 in thin trade, bringing its losses National Commercial Bank EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 OMAN fell 0.3pc to 5,208 points. EURO 0.4514 0.4489 since four other Arab states climbed 1.8pc. HONGKONG 0.04970 0.04930 broke off ties with Doha on Mediterranean and Gulf INDIA 0.00593 0.00584 June 5 to nearly 18pc. Banks Cooperative Insurance insurance companies. SABB session since early August. INDONESIA 0.00003017 0.00002864 were particularly hard hit, with (MedGulf) slumped 5.5pc in Takaful had dropped 3.6pc Mid-to-large cap stocks were IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 Commercial Bank down 3.6pc. active trade after saying it had on Tuesday after the regulator some of the top performers, IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 Third-quarter results are received a warning from the temporarily stopped it with the Gulf’s only listed JAPAN 0.00351 0.003440 expected to be announced later central bank, which told the from issuing or renewing exchange, Dubai Financial JORDAN 0.5350 0.5354 this month. Banks have been company to improve its capital insurance or savings products, Market, rising 2.7pc. KOREA 0.00038067 hurt as neighbouring states adequacy ratio by Dec. 31 or be citing weaknesses in the In Abu Dhabi the index KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 have pulled out their deposits suspended from issuing new firm’s internal controls. On edged down 0.2pc with the MALAYSIA 0.0918 0.0916 because of the diplomatic crisis. insurance policies. Wednesday it ended flat. main drag coming from the NEW ZEALAND 0.2752 0.2752 In Egypt, the largest This year the regulator The Dubai index added banking stocks; First Abu NORWAY 0.0495 listed lender, Commercial has cracked down on many 0.8pc in its most actively traded Dhabi lost 0.5pc. (Reuters) NEPAL 0.00395 0.00362 OMAN 0.98014 0.98301 PAKISTAN 0.00379 0.00358 PHILIPPINES 0.00765 0.00742 QATAR 0.2831 0.10376 SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 SINGAPORE 0.2818 0.2798 SOUTH AFRICA 0.02910 0.02900 SRI LANKA 0.00271 0.00247 SWEDISH 0.0496 SWITZERLAND 0.3962 0.3932 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0017 TAIWAN 0.013100 THAILAND 0.011510 0.011530 The renewable energy sector is growing faster than expected, driven TURKEY 0.1122 largely by a “new era” in solar power and strong expansion in China, UNITED KINGDOM 0.5089 0.5060 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102500 0.102840 the International Energy Agency said. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37790 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 1,000 GW by 2022 “What we are witnessing is the birth of a new China, India, US Three countries -- China, India and the Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please IEA expects to see era in solar PV (photovoltaic),” IEA executive United States -- will account for two- call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh renewables growing director, Fatih Birol. “We expect that solar PV thirds of global renewable expansion by by about 1,000 GW capacity growth will be higher than any other 2022. Total solar PV capacity by then (gigawatt) by 2022, renewable technology through 2022.” would exceed the combined total power which equals about capacities of India and Japan today. half of the current global capacity in 30pc of power generation coal power, which By 2022, IEA said, renewables would account for 30 percent COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN took 80 years to build. of power generation, up from 24 percent in 2016. Although BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5738 0.3868 0.3347 coal would remain the largest source of electricity generation in 2022, renewables would close the generation gap with coal KUWAIT 0.2855 32.1559 0.2929 0.2535 by half. OMAN 0.3849 0.3751 0.3949 0.3417 QATAR 3.6420 3.5495 3.7369 3.2336 China leads China will continue to remain as the undisputed leader of UAE 3.6730 3.5797 3.7687 3.2611 renewable electricity capacity expansion over the forecast SAUDI 3.7500 3.6548 3.8477 3.3295 period with over 360 GW of capacity coming online, or 40 percent of the global total. Thursday, October 5, 2017 BUSINESS 7 US job creation shrinks in September India holds rates, cuts growth outlook I know some find the negotiations frustrating. But if we approach them in Washington London S private sector job creation fell in September to its lowest ndia’s central bank held interest rates at a seven-year-low the right spirit... I am confident we will level in nearly a year, weighed down by back-to-back yesterday as it downgraded growth forecasts amid a slowdown find a deal that works for Britain and for Uhurricanes, the payrolls firm ADP followingI recent high-profile Europe too”. reported Wednesday. Total private reforms.The Reserve Bank of India employment rose by 135,000 net (RBI) said the benchmark repo rate new positions for the month, the would remain unchanged at 6.0 lowest level since October of last percent. The decision is likely to year, ADP said in a statement. The disappoint the government which -Theresa May result missed an analyst forecast of had sought a cut to help boost 160,000 new jobs. flagging growth. British Prime Minister Saudi king arrives in Russia for first visit Moscow audi Arabia’s King Salman Sarrived in Moscow Putin says yesterday on a three-day trip expected to focus on energy and the Syrian conflict. Salman could be seen descending an escalator from his plane in Moscow’s extending Vnukovo airport after landing around 1600GMT. Salman will meet President Vladimir Putin on Thursday King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud gets off the plane and they are expected to discuss Medvedev on Friday that Saudi Arabia is investing OPEC deal extending oil production cuts before leaving Russia on $1 billion into energy projects ahead of the OPEC oil cartel Saturday. in Russia though he did not meeting in November. Russian energy minister give details or specify if these The king is also set to Alexander Novak told TASS deals would be signed during ‘possible’ met Prime Minister Dmitry news agency on Wednesday the visit.

Moscow that had seen crude prices with the leaders of key OPEC ussian President plummet from over $100 a members, Saudi Arabia and Vladimir Putin did barrel in 2014 to a 13-year Venezuela. notR rule out yesterday a low of under $30 last year. King Salman of Saudi possible extension to a “What we’ve done at Arabia arrived in Russia landmark OPEC agreement OPEC serves the entire global later Wednesday for the first to cap oil output, speaking economy well,” Putin told an official visit to the country by ahead of talks with the energy forum in Moscow, a Saudi king. leaders of Saudi Arabia and suggesting the deal could be On Wednesday, Putin Venezuela. extended again. is also scheduled to meet Twenty-four oil producing “We will look at the with Venezuelan President countries, including Saudi situation in late March. I Nicolas Maduro. Arabia, other members of the think this is possible,” he The visits come a month Organization of Petroleum said. before members of the Exporting Countries and If OPEC member countries OPEC oil cartel, of which Russia, agreed in late 2016 to agree on a further extension Saudi Arabia is the biggest reduce output by around 1.8 of the deal, it would be “at producer, are due to meet million barrels per day (bpd). least until the end of 2018,” with the non-OPEC The deal, since extended to Putin said. countries that have joined March 31, 2018, was aimed The Russian president them in cutting crude at reducing a global oil glut spoke ahead of meetings output. Prankster hands British PM unemployment notice

Manchester coughing. Comedian Lee ritish Prime Minister Nelson, whose real name is Theresa May’s speech Simon Brodkin, walked up to Bat her Conservative Party’s the stage and gave May the annual conference was form, known in Britain by its interrupted by a serial reference code P45. prankster handing He claimed Foreign her an Secretary Boris Johnson, who unemployment has clashed with May over notice -- and Brexit, told him to do it. then by her “Boris said in one of those own repeated corridor meetings: ‘Give Theresa this’. It was a P45 of course, from Boris,” he told Brodkin (R) gives a mock P45 reporters as he was escorted (employee leaving form) to from the conference centre in Theresa May Manchester. Thursday, October 5, 2017 8

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Oct 5-11, 2017| Weekender 10 WHAT'S IN issue243 www.weekenderbahrain.com Coming Together for "Pink" Forever Home Hopefuls Ready to take them? Every week, Weekender, in collaboration with the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA), will showcase two adorable fur babies from BSPCA who are on the lookout for a forever home. Let’s make this world a better place by adopting, not shopping. Call 17591231 or visit the Animal Welfare WHAT: PINK BRUNCH centre to know how you can take one home today! For more updates, follow @BSPCA on social media. WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY, ONGOING IN OCTOBER WHERE: BAHRAIN BAY KITCHEN, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAHRAIN BAY HEATHCLIFF Georgia Executive Chef Stefano Andreoli invites guests to come to the hotel’s buffet restaurant for a breast cancer benefit featuring a Pink Brunch every Friday during the month of October.The TYPE:DOG TYPE:CAT popular weekend fair will showcase pink signature dishes displayed in five live cooking stations BREED: MIX BREED: DOMESTIC LONG HAIR on top of the regular brunch offerings.Pink Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen, served every Friday COLOUR: WHITE AND BLACK SEX: FEMALE from 12:30 until 3:30 pm, is priced at BHD 25, including soft beverages, or BHD 35 with an SEX: MALE AGE: 1 YEAR extended beverage package. For reservations:1711 5500. AGE: APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS COLOUR: GREY

WHAT: American Express Pink Party Heathcliff was seen roaming around Saar Georgia is a simple cat who loves taking a WHEN: OCTOBER5 mall for some time and seemed to be a sta- nap. She is eager to greet people who show WHERE: The Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain bles dog who goes on walkabout. His friend- up at her pen while also allocating time to get ly and approachable nature brought him to some rest. Her soft, grey coat is not too long Join the party for a cause, in support of Think Pink and in partnership with American Express. the BSPCA after a concerned member of the that would create you trouble with brushings Dance the night away and make your footprints count as we groove for charity, in conjunction public told us about him. He is not the most through the week. Gerogia is waiting for you with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The most-awaited party will feature the latest tunes by social dog to start but when he finds a home at the BSPCA this weekend and we think you our guest DJ and a sumptuous open buffet and beverage bar. Price: BHD 25.000 per person. will develop should For reservations, call 1758 6499. into a real check sweetheart. her out. WHAT: Pamper for a Good Cause Heathclliff Gerogia is WHEN: Ongoing in October is neutered, neutered WHERE: The Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay tick treated and fully and fully vaccinated. vaccinated. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is offering Pink Spa Specials. This carefully curated combination of treatments includes Chakra Essence Rituals, Chakra Massage Collection and Traditional Massages where a percentage proceeds to goes to the local non-profit.For reservations: 17115000. WHAT:Pedal4Pink WHEN:October7 Eating Out WHERE: The Westin Bahrain City Centre Calling all cyclists and those that are "wanna be" cyclists and those that just like to cruise on their bikes and those that don't cycle support the charity ... you are all so welcome. Enjoy closed roads for a ride around the streets of Manama, for a cause to support and a chance to win great raffle prizes! Register your support today! All profit goes to Think Pink - Breast Cancer Society. WHAT: Diwali Festival WHEN: October 19-21 WHERE: Nirvana

Since Diwali is the festival of lights, feasting like a Maharajah, is the desire of each and every person, Night Out who celebrates this joyous occasion. Nirvana is one such place, which gives you a chance of indulging in authentic dishes. Executive Indian chef, Mahipal Singh, spreads out authentic Indian dishes, where can one dip their tongue in exotic WHAT: Melodika Indian flavours, and feel the warmth of home WHEN: October 6- October7, 2017 cooked food. Delicious, isn’t it? WHERE: Aldar Islands WHAT:Dining Pleasures meet Business One can experience the bliss of synth melodies and Success bright light, right from 1:00 pm till 1:00 am, which WHEN:October1- October31, 2017 will be made even more enjoyable when Drunken WHERE: Primavera, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Kong and a talented surprise act are featured. How excited would one be Dipping your tongue in the bliss of Italian flavours is nothing less than a luxury. Ritz Carlton offers WHAT: Cuban Social Night one an opportunity in the form of two-course WHEN: October 15-October16, 2017 business set lunch, which is prepared by Michelin WHERE: Yard House starred chef, Oliver Glowig. Enjoying your lunch in a relaxed manner along with desserts, by looking at If you want to chillax, and enjoy being soaked in the the landscape and greenery outside, what more can bliss of party life, Yard House is the best thing one a person ask for? can think of. The night, which will be lit up musically by DJ Anjho, one will get to groove on the dance floor, on their favourite track, and one will is sure to WHAT: Friday Brunch have the best time of their life. WHEN: Fridays, 12:30 pm- 3:30 pm WHERE: La Med WHAT: Sean Kingston Live in Concert WHEN: October5 Friday is a day not just for relaxation, but also the WHERE: Coral Bay day, where one plans to feast on an elaborate meal. Friday Brunch, which is inspired by the influence Dallah & Miami Events Proudly Presents The one of Mediterranean and Middle East, features live and only Sean Kingston will be live in concert cooking, BBQ stations, a lavish dessert buffet, and preforming his Top Hits : Fire Burning, Face Drop, unlimited house beverages, overlooking the pool Beautiful Girls, Ennie Minnie and Take You There. and garden. How good does this sound?

Weekender| Oct 5-11, 2017 WEEKENDERBAHRAIN WEEKENDER_BH 11 Wrinkled with wisdom and tales untold Santhosh Rajendran

rinkled with stories untold; a smile that the festive season. It also provides medical assistance speaks of tales mystified from days gone and regular checkups for the old. Volunteers from afar- sit with an aged person and you’ll feel specialties like physiotherapy and nurses visit to provide you have lived a lifetime, as they share their health services like counseling, advices, consultation Wanecdotes on what they have seen and learned since when and physiotherapy for those who are in need of them. they were on all fours. Rightly put by many, our ‘elders’ They also provide insulin, injection s for the diabetic are gems we must hold onto. They are significant beings patients. Services like blood analysis, urine analysis for who serve as capsules of wisdom and deserve a stature sugar patients, blood pressure monitoring, pulsate and of greatness in our society. This month serves as the supervision are other kinds of health services provided International Month for the Elderly, celebrated every year to the old. to make certain the welfare of elder persons as well as to Abdul Hameed Ali, aged 76 has been visiting and spending enroll their significant involvement in the society to get time at UCO for the past two years. He is now enjoying promoted from their knowledge and ability. Weekender his retired life after being worked as a supervisor in Saudi decided to signify our Bahraini elders this month as well Arabia. “I am happy here. I come here every morning and and shine the spotlight on initiatives that have helped in meet my friends here. Many of us are of same age, and giving these important members of the society a strong we enjoy our company. Whilst some spend time praying, stance and setting to interact and reminisce among one and on board games, I prefer reading newspapers and another. One such establishment is the old age homes magazines.” The centre, which consists of 75 women and functioning at Hidd, UCO Parents Care Centre. 12 men, will be moved to a new building, where all the Started in 1995, the centre is open for the old and the facilities will be advanced and work is in progress. “We retired daily to spend their free time and to make benefits at the centre provide various kinds of services. It acts like of the centre’s services and educational programmes a day care for those who have no companion or have no without any condition.“The centre aims to give proper supporters at their house. We are getting moral support care and housing to the old who don’t have they any from the government but what we need now is financial support or those elderly whose families are unable to take support from the public. Since we have a strict regime care of them during the morning hours. During the hours in diet, we also accept donations like milk , food, dates of their stay at the centre, they spend time investing in etc,” Reema Ahame, General Manager of the centre, told reading books, playing board games, and socializing with Weekender. other team mates. We also make sure that they execute The idea of establishing the centre started from the people their time in educational services and we give them a of Hidd area, after it was learned that there are certain chance to practice small scale works, as we train them to people around who are unable to afford caretakers. After become capable which gives them monetary benefits in an elaborate study to serve these people, UCO for Marine return”, says Rasha Amhed, secretary at the centre. contracting took up this project two decades ago and During the occasion of International day for the elderly, presented the ideas to the officials. The torchlight bearers the centre arranges celebration inside the campus which of the centre said that they are indebted to the supreme consist of various folklore dance performances. These leadership and the officials of the government. The UCO performances mark their emotion and expressions of their Parents care centre is a humble initiative that is rewarded gladness while inspiring others to also participate. The with the prayers of many. Here is hoping to see many centre also arranges visits to neighboring centres like more of these opening up soon. NBB old Centre, and Muharraq social care centre during

Bahrain Jazz Fest is here!

or a music genre that was developed in the late 19th and Manager, Michael Goodger along with Jude D’Souza, early 20th centuries from roots in blues and ragtime, Managing Partner of Clockwork, the event is one that promises it’s pretty amazing how it successfully progressed Jazz and entertainment for continuous hours on Oct6. “We to all corners of the world. Bahrain isn’t deprived of are extremely excited and privileged to be able to host the 1st Fthis music manifestation, and residents would be fortunate international jazz fest in Bahrain. Together with our organizing to indulge in first-hand jazz extravaganza at Bahrain’s first partners Clockwork and BMMI we have been working hard international jazz festival on Friday. to create a unique jazz experience that the whole family can ‘Bahrain Jazz fest’, supported by EDB, is going to be enjoy,” Paul shared with Weekender. “We are delighted to be premiered at the Royal Golf Club driving range and will be a partner in Bahrain’s first international jazz festival which celebrating not just international artists but the local talent as promises to be a fun day for the whole family, with unique well. Top notch performers like Ahmed AlQasim (Bahrain’s on-site activities catering to all ages and some truly landmark Foremost Jazz ensemble), Mohammed Rashid feat Banah (Top musical talents on display. I don’t doubt that people in Bahrain Gypsy Jazz ensemble), and Captain Tea (Bahrain’s foremost and across the GCC will be marking their calendar for this Electronic Jazz Dj) will be making the night, fun filled and year’s must-attend event!,” Michael noted. mesmerizing. And if that wasn’t enough, musical bands like To make the festival even more exciting, there will be a kids Skavengers, The Speakeasies Swing Band, Swing Zazou, area and food trucks also available throughout the festival. Electric Swing Circus, and Dihann Moore & the SheGroovee Tickets can be purchased online on Virgin Megastore and band, will be filling the evening with laughter, enjoyment and VisitBahrain.bh and in store at Royal Golf Club, Ramee Grand loads of happiness. Hotel & Spa, Room 2 Rock, Café Amsterdam, BMMI Retail Organized by Royal Golf Club Director of Food & Beverage/ Shop and Coda Jazz Lounge. Executive Chef, Paul Gindra, BMMI Senior Key Account

Oct 5-11, 2017| Weekender 12 HIGH LIGHTS issue 243 www.weekenderbahrain.com The Pieces Fit Perfectly! Movie review of ‘Ninjago’ Lloyd (Dave Franco), whose elemental he Lego phobia is one that isn’t just restricted to the youth. It’s a world of power is “green” possibilities and wonders and with its en on the silver screen-movies have become and who happens even more fun! The Lego’s invasion of the theatrical settings was one that was to be Garmadon’s welcomed with open arms and the recently released ‘Ninjago’ has brought some estranged son. slapstickT humour, fascinating direction with believable characters. Again, pretty impressive Usually having a that it all generated from a children’s plastic construction toys hard time navigating company. high school when he’s blamed for his Its predecessors, ‘The Lego Movie’ and the ‘Lego Batman Movie’ were hugely entertaining father’s rampages, especially the first one which turned out to be an unexpectedly joyous adventure; a comedy the film takes on how that focused on letting kids’ creativity run wild and take the spotlight because that is what the lead protagonist legos are all about- creating worlds beyond our measure and control. The first release also finally discovers his wasn’t what we were expecting and it offered a fresh air of change to the traditional-style true calling and how cartoons. The second title was equally gripping for who wouldn’t have loved to see batman he is his own person- and the act of ‘pun’ come together. It was completely stable with its witty comedy and a coy not defined and not satirical take on superhero movies-super fun. Ninjago intrigued from its very first look and deterred by what it is a beautifully constructed film. It takes place in the vaguely Japanese city of Ninjago, others may think of located on Ninjago Island, where residents wake up each morning watching “Good him. Some emotional Morning Ninjago.” They’re never at a loss for news stories as the doomed city is regularly lessons, lots of satire attacked by the four-armed megalomaniac Garmadon (Justin Theroux) and his army of and yes one of the henchmen, who live in a conveniently located active volcano just off the island’s shores. most furry-licious enemies to have ever been witnessed, in the form of a large cat- this That of course is followed everyday by them being repelled by the masked teenage ninjas movie is for the keeps. Get a little lego-ly infused this weekend! who do battle in elaborate mechanical warcraft. What comes as a twist and revelation early on is how one of these ninjas, who is getting the short end of the stick, is the green ninja, Verdict: 7.5/10

Are you ready to rock it out ? Become part of the or the very first time ever, ‘Sponge Cola’, a Filipino Rock Band, is going to groove musically ‘bigger’ picture on the ‘Island of Pearls’, on November 18, 2017. The upcoming event was highlighted at the ticketing launch ceremony that took place on October 1st at Crystal Palace Hotel, Juffair. Are you an aspiring and creative individual who wishes to showcase what ‘peace and positivity’ means to you? Do you think you’ve got what The musical concert which is happening for a cause titled it takes to become a noted film-maker? Here’s what you need to know F right now- The ‘DT News Update Short Film Contest 2017’, aimed at ‘Rockrakan Todomax Party 2017’, will take place at Crowne Plaza conference centre. Organized by Blue Panther team highlighting cinematic talent and movie-making capabilities, will be of Delmon for Artistic Production, the rock band, Sponge accepting entries for 3 minute short films under the theme of ‘Peace & Cola is composed of Yael Yuzon on lead vocals and guitar, Positivity.’ Armo Armovit on guitar, Gosh Dilay on bass, and Ted “TMAC” Cruz on drums. Formed between 1998-2002, the band has several records of success attached to its albums like ‘Palabas’, ‘Gemini’ and ‘Una’, which makes one beam in joy, when their albums are played loud. Beaming in joy and excitement, Business Development Manager of Delmon for Artistic Production, Pankajanabhan, says, “We are very happy for conducting such a concert, as this will keep one close to their roots, and not forget the beauty of their musical culture. Though we have hosted several events for Asians (Bangladeshis, Indians and Pakistanis), this is the very first time, we are conducting for Filipinos. We are expecting it to be a success.”

Welcome to The Mövenpick Family! Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain announced the appointment of Karim El Let the ‘film-maker’ Berkchi as the property’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Karim brings a wealth of in you shine in positivity knowledge to the award-winning five star hotel, including a solid GCC background and strategic sales experience. The contest is under the patronage of HH. Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al El Berkchi was previously the cluster director of sales and marketing for Khalifa and in collaboration with Mukta A2 Cinemas and KHK Media the Radisson Blu Hotels in the Omani cities of Muscat and Sohar. This Group, will also showcase the selected short films at the Mukta A2 appointment also marks a personal return for him to the hotel group Cinemas, with the titles winning exciting prizes and accolades. Last date of Swiss origin, as he worked with Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait as sales for registration is October12, 2017 and last date for submission of entries manager in 2006. “It’s a wonderful feeling to be back at Mövenpick is November5,2017. Film entries are welcomed by participants of any Hotels & Resorts, especially at this well-reputed property with its strong nationality and residency. The entries can be presented in any language hold in Bahrain’s market. I look forward to working closely with my with English subtitles. Interested participants can inquire more details team on expanding its market share further, improving RevPar and by calling 36867274/36458309 or email : [email protected] building on the hotel’s base of success,” said El Berkchi.

Weekender| Oct 5-11,2017 WEEKENDERBAHRAIN WEEKENDER_BH BEAUTY/FASHION 13 Dare to diversify your vogue look? oats have been the age-old norm of embroidered designs, make them extremely which makes your jeans look looking good and feeling great! A mesmerizing pieces to wear and flaunt. sexy, kurta look attractive, fashion icon in itself, many famous However it isn’t a common sight to see people and t-shirt look peppy. brands and top-notch designers have don this around this area; probably because So, won’t one feel like comeC up with alluring looks and textures that making such swift vogue changes can be incorporating this just take up the fashion scene by storm! However daunting and there’s always the issue of what fashion piece in their there is a certain kind of look that hasn’t really will people say? “I love cashmere and to be able daily life? made it mainstream in the Gulf region yet but to don a gorgeous coat as these is definitely is without a doubt one that speaks volumes on something I’ll look into. It’s daring and gives a 2. An Ideal vogue and making solid fashion statements. unique statement,” shared Muneera Al Shawqi, Winter Wear: Ah! Embroidered coats, more popularly known as a business student at the AMA International Winter is a season, ‘Cashmere Coast’ originally originated from University. where everybody Jammu and Kashmir. Cashmere is finer, stronger, The best part about this attire is that it is engulfs themselves in the lighter, softer, and approximately three times available in different colours, such as fur, cotton warmth of fur and wool. more insulating than sheep wool and the unique and the list continues. The embroidered coat Who would not want to look not just makes one shine in the crowd, but also the best, even when winter has the broadens their knowledge about fashion,” says, reputation of being ‘dry’? Kashmiri coat, which Shagufta Rashid, who is a working women with is heavy and thick due to the presence of heavy two children, and a proud Kashmiri. But, in work, definitely protects one from the chill, and what way is the coat an ideal wear for people? gives warmth, which they are bound to enjoy and Weekender lists why you need one of these cherish. irresistible garments in your cupboard now: 3. Survives the Touch of Water: How often have our precious belongings lost their luster due 1. Applicable on to few drops of water touching the surface of the any dress: What wear? The embroidered coat stands as a shining makes a creation glory where it is bound to retain its shine and majestic is its luster, even when washed multiple number of ability to give times. How good can this sound? a decent look irrespective of Embroidered coat is not just a wear for the occasion. occasions, it can be worn anytime, anywhere, Embroidered where the presence of this coat, is definitely coat, also known bound to make every moment enjoyable. So, as Kashmiri coat, is when are you off to get this ethnic wear? one such ethnic wear, ‘Models of Courage’ Embark on Exhilarating Adventure!

ow here’s a story we want to challenged mentally and physically, of Lebanon, tackling obstacles and talk about! When diagnosed inspiring people around them. overcoming challenges, proving patients survive breast cancer, that even though breast cancer can the first thing they would like For its 2017 edition, Ford Warriors in continue to affect you following toN do is take a leap of faith, dip their toe Pink has asked Models of Courage to physical recovery, it doesn’t have to into an ocean take this challenge to reflect on their past define you, or hinder living life to of adventures experiences, connect with their spiritual the fullest. and be self and the warrior within, and share their inspirational stories throughout the journey. The “warriors” in the Middle East and North Africa region are Breast cancer survivors representing the called Models of Courage. They UAE, Morocco and Lebanon are patients, survivors, thrivers cancer community. Since bad days are all embarked on an and co-survivors ready to help empower too common for patients, survivors and adventure-packed and inspire those currently in the fight. caregivers alike, it’s more important than two-day journey Not only do Models of Courage help raise ever to create better ones. in Ehden, in the awareness for the cause, they also help Joining Ford’s breast cancer awareness northern mountains bring good days to those in the breast campaign this year are a number of online and radio celebrities, medical professionals and a wellness expert. Famed Middle Eastern fashion influencer Lana El Sahely, who has offered her designed unique fashion pieces to the warriors, was present. Also making their presence felt alongside the three Models of Courage, were radio host Sarah Gharzeddine of NRJ Lebanon, and influential Moroccan fashion and travel blogger Zineb Rachid of The Cherry Blossom. The addition of such high-profile personalities to the Warriors in Pink Challenge highlights the importance of raising awareness of breast cancer in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Can you please advise me on how can I combat feeling lethargic so I can spend more quality time with my kids. I have a very tiring job that really drains me out every When you've got a day but i want to spend time with them but just never have the energy to do so. My both sons who are below to play football but reaching home around 8- all i want to do is lie down and watch TV. I know it’s unfair to them but I can’t help it. My wife happy tummy! also gets bicker over this situation. Please help.

e take our body for granted. This is true if we notice how internally Tired Dad disconnected we are. When we visualize ‘body’ we instantly imagine our outer shell of muscle and skin. We must bring our attention to the internal processes as well, especially digestion. The food that you eat will Weventually end up as bone, tissue, blood and skin. You are what you eat. This is why we must above all respect our ‘digestive servant.’

We can support our internal processes with small changes in the way we approach them. Imagine your digestive system as a hard-working, dedicated and intelligent team of servants. Every time you eat, these servants go in to action. They receive the food in the mouth and prepare it for the next stage. They then transfer the material in to the stomach where the bigger part of the process begins. Your servant team at this stage needs your total support. Here are a few tips to help them out-

1. Take small bites. Don’t tire the team out with a heavy load before the job has even Dear ‘Tired Dad’, begun. 2. Chew well. Mastication is the first step in digestion. The team below in your Maintaining balance between work and family life is the greatest challenge of our times. stomach does not have teeth or any other hard tools. Sometimes it’s even hard to tell whether we spend more time at home or in the office 3. Eat slowly. Take your time and try to visualize what is going in inside your mouth with all the extra hours. It’s also not an exception to realise we know more about our and stomach. Give the digestive crew enough time to receive and do their job. co-workers’ troubles than our spouses’ ones. We are around them most of the time, we 4. Eat clean. Your servants are doing their best to receive what you throw at them eat together, have breaks and talk together, and therefore no wonder such relationships and are very aware of how critical the nutrition is to you. They are by far more often become more personal. efficient than we think. Supply them with fresh, raw, unprocessed, chemical free What about home? When we finally reach it, we’re already totally drained from energy; and appropriate foods. They will thank you by fixing you. all we can think is some peace and rest. But if we are parents of small kids, it doesn’t 5. Don’t turn the sprinklers on. Drinking water while you eat and while digestion is seem like an option. They require our attention and love. So, as tired you might feel at taking place shut the factory down. Can you send emails when you’re in the shower? the end of the day, when you open the door, notice anticipation and happiness on their Now imagine typing the same email with the shower running really cold water, the faces, get yourself together and make an effort to give them some quality of time. It’s bathroom filled with toxic carbon dioxide gas and your eyes closed. That’s what definitely the quality, not the quantity that matters. fizzy drinks do when you ‘wash’ your food down with them. Also, looking at the situation from the right perspective might be helpful. When the 6. Don’t eat under stress. The team needs all the resources and tools they can get kids are young, they still want us to be part of their playful life. They ask for our to digest the food and send it off to the right organs and functions. When we are opinions, experience and knowledge. This is when we can create a strong bond with stressed our body dedicates resources to short-term survival processes like the flight them and participate is shaping them as people. It’s very easy to miss this spot of time or fight response rather than aiding digestion. The crew is left without tools and and wake up one day seeing your teenager choosing to spend time with their friends without power to complete the immense task of digestion. and respecting their opinions over yours. 7. Don’t move around. Earthquakes are not fun. Even the slightest movement disturbs Try to make an effort to find these 15 minutes a day to kick a ball with your sons. the process. Stay seated for at least 20 minutes after your meal. Shaking a container Maybe during a weekend you can make it longer? On a day when you're totally not full of bubbling hydrochloric acid mixed with other explosive chemicals is not a into physical activity, try to compromise: watch some TV with them. That could be a good idea. Your stomach and gut are like that container when digestion is going on. football match or something they like and you could talk about later on. The idea is to Give them some peace and quiet to do their job. follow their needs and interests. Also, you can try to pass some of your hobbies to them: 8. Don’t stuff yourself. Feed yourself slowly and mindfully. Don’t wait to feel stuffed; gardening, fishing, boating? This way you could relax while spending time with your everyone needs space to work in. sons. And surely that would be unforgettable time! 9. Give them a vacation. Every couple of weeks do a detox like a fruit only day or Don’t miss small daily opportunities: when you are driving them to school, you can intermittent fasting. Every one needs a holiday to recuperate. always sing some songs together, plan the following weekend or bring up some nice 10. Be grateful. At the end of every meal thank your team for standing by you and doing memories from your last holiday. Keep reminding them how much you love them and such a great job. They will be ever motivated to keep you healthy. miss them while you’re at work. Last but not least, do not forget about your wife: she also doesn’t spend much time with you and you mustn’t forget you are not only mum and dad but also a husband and wife. Ask some friends or grandparents to look after the boys and go on a romantic date. That should be a treat just for the two of you. I know all this may seem difficult and require lots of juggling, but as someone wise said once: ‘It’s not about having time, it’s about making time’. Make time for your dearest ones!

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in Eighty Dishes COOKING he journey we are undertaking his writing, with prophecies of going to the bake. As I grew older, I tried making my finds its roots far earlier than moon, and travelling vast distances under own variations of recipes, sometimes my childhood, when I helped my the sea. But it was the journey of Phileas with disastrous results, but on occasion mother to bake. In fact we need to Fogg that first captured my imagination, something edible emerged. Tgo back to 1873 when something occurred inspired me to write, and gave me a So it seemed the most obvious thing to that would influence me as a child and yearning to travel which is still with me do would be to combine my love of food throughout my adulthood. It took almost a this day. with my desire to travel, and embark upon hundred years for there to be any effect on I am not a professional cook or chef; I a journey of discovery of the foods and my life, but that happened when as a child am an aircraft engineer by trade, as well as people of the world. I was allowed to borrow some books from an author of crime fiction. From an early Welcome to my ‘Around the World in the adult section of a library. The first was age I had an interest in the preparation Eighty Dishes.’ ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’The and consumption of food (particularly the Glen R Stansfield. author, Jules Verne, was a great visionary in consumption!), often helping my mother Author, biker and nutcase.

Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon WHAT TO DO For the topping • Place one slice of smoked salmon • Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. he origins of smoking food to preserve onto a slice of the Kneippbrød and it probably dates back to the days of the • In a large pan, heat half of the milk with half of the water until set aside caveman, when meat would be hung warm. • Heat the butter in a pan until just to dry. Smoke would affect the meat • Ideally, use a thermometer and heat to 41°– 46° C. melted. Tclosest to the fires, altering the taste and • Add the sugar and stir. FROM • Crack the eggs into the pan and stir improving the longevity of the meat.Just when • Slowly add the yeast to the warm mixture. this process was used on fish is unclear. It immediately. THE LAND • Stir very gently with the end of a spoon to make sure the yeast is known the Native Americans have used • As the egg starts to cook, stir to KNOWN AS is well combined. the process for many centuries, as have break it up into clumps of partially • Set aside in a warm place until the mixture doubles in size. NORWAY the Scandinavians, particularly in Norway. cooked egg. • Meanwhile, heat the remaining milk and water together in a There is even thought it may date back as • Remove from the heat while the far as the Egyptians and Romans. Whatever small pan. eggs appear to be still undercooked the origin, the combination of a tasty bread, • Add the butter to the warm liquid until just melted, making as they will continue cooking in the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon produces one of sure not to boil. hot pan. the finest starts to the day. • Once the yeast liquid has doubled in size, alternate adding the • Keep stirring until the eggs are soft yeast mixture and the water and butter mixture,to the flour a WHAT YOU NEED and fluffy but not overcooked, they little at a time, stirring continually until a dough is formed. For the Kneippbrød should appear glossy. • Sprinkle flour onto a work surface. (Makes 2 loaves) • Divide the cooked egg between the • Place the dough on the surface and knead for at least 10 • 480g coarse wheat flour slices of bread and smoked salmon. minutes. • 480g white wholewheat flour • Season to taste with salt and black • The dough should slowly spring back into shape when • 2 tsp salt pepper. prodded. • 1 pack dry yeast • Garnish with the dill. • 60g butter • Oil the inside of a large bowl with the olive oil. • 470ml milk • Place the kneaded dough in the bowl and cover with a damp • 235ml water tea towel or cloth. • ½ tsp sugar • Place in a warm place until it doubles in size (1-2 hours). • Olive oil • Once risen, return the dough to the floured surface. • Butter • Knead for another 5 minutes. • Divide the dough into 2 equal sized pieces and place each one For the topping (for 2 people) in a lightly buttered loaf tin. • 6 eggs • Let the dough rise again for another 1-2 hours • 30g butter • When the dough has risen to twice the original size, place the • 2 slices smoked salmon tins on the lowest rack of an oven, preheated to 200C. • salt and pepper to taste • Bake for 45 minutes and then remove from the oven to cool on • dill to garnish a wire rack.

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Best known for playing Rose in 1997 classic Titanic. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the 2008 film The Reader and also received nominations for her roles in Sense and Sensibility, Titanic, Iris, etc. Chicago apper Kanye West’s childhood home here has been abandoned -- a year after his charity bought the Zendaya understands propertyR to convert it into a children’s community centre in memory of his late mother. ‘power’ of her own voice The house in the South Side of Los Angeles Chicago is now littered with garbage ctress Zendaya says she has only realised the “power” of her and drug paraphernalia, reports own voice over the last one year. mirror.co.uk. “I can genuinely say that I’m not the same person I was a West spent his childhood at the Ayear ago,” Zendaya told Glamour magazine, reports eonline.com. property along with his mother Donda “As my social platforms grew, I realised that my voice was so West, who died in 2007. 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Somehow you feel solely responsible for ate Winslet and holding together everything in your world. Leonardo DiCaprio Remember that partnership means that there were highly is someone else who needs to uphold his or her end of the bargain. appreciatedK for their onscreen Across Down Los Angeles Your mood should turn toward getting things chemistry as lovebirds Rose and Jack in 1- Actress Alicia; 4- Grasshopper; 10- Confess; 14- Craggy hill; 1- Capital of Greece; 2- Recently created; 3- Censure; 4- Lewd one; (July 24th - Aug 23rd) ctor Russell Crowe has reportedly 1997 blockbuster “Titanic”. However, underway. 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At first you may be taken aback by someone’s October 5, 1975 (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) aggressive approach to people and situations, but then you may see that really, this person has something important you can learn from. Best known for playing Rose in 1997 classic Titanic. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Study this way of going about things and S U D O K U realize that you need to adopt more of this She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the assertive manner in order to be successful. This 2008 film The Reader and also received nominations is especially true in matters of love and romance. for her roles in Sense and Sensibility, Titanic, Iris, etc. Gifts of pleasure could be bestowed upon you Chicago (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) with little or no effort on your part. Regardless, apper Kanye West’s childhood it may be hard for you to sit still, since just home here has been abandoned -- about everything seems to be going your way, a year after his charity bought the especially in matters of the heart. Although Zendaya understands propertyR to convert it into a children’s your approach to love is aggressive, it also involves tenderness and sensitivity. community centre in memory of his late mother. ‘power’ of her own voice The house in the South Side of (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) You might be put off by other people’s Los Angeles Chicago is now littered with garbage comments. You’ll find their behaviour rude. ctress Zendaya says she has only realised the “power” of her and drug paraphernalia, reports You may break from your normal good manners and start to lash out at people own voice over the last one year. mirror.co.uk. around you. It could be the result of pent- “I can genuinely say that I’m not the same person I was a West spent his childhood at the up energy with no positive outlet. Be careful Ayear ago,” Zendaya told Glamour magazine, reports eonline.com. property along with his mother Donda about exhibiting the behaviour that you “As my social platforms grew, I realised that my voice was so West, who died in 2007. But, the house now abhor in others. much more important than I had originally thought. looks like a dumping ground. Get things started. You have many fantastic “I think if every young person understood the power of their Last year, Kanye’s protege Rhymefest (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) ideas. Really, the hardest thing for you now is to voice, things would be a lot different. And it’s becoming more bought the house and planned to convert it choose which one to pursue first. Activities that popular to be outspoken,” she added. (IANS) into a “community arts incubator”. (IANS) How to play: engage your creativity and sensitivity are most appealing now. Give some strength to your Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each heart, which is normally seen as being tender row across, each column down and each 9-box square and overly sensitive. Know that you’re brave contains all of the numbers from one to nine. and go for the gold.

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SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + Diniz Page, Diego Luna 6.30 + 10.45 Pm Starring: Sharwanand & SAAR : Daily At: 11.00 Am + 1.15 + 3.30 + 5.45 + 8.00 + 10.15 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + Mehreen Kaur Pirzada, Nassar, 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 Pm. Pm 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 Pm 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 AMERICAN MADE (15+) Vennela Kishore, Raghu Babu. Thurs./Fri.) SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Pm (Thriller/Crime/Biography) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 10.30 4.30 + 6.45 Pm 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 Pm + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall 4.00 + 9.00 Pm Am + 1.30 + 4.45 + 8.00 + 11.15 WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.45 12.00 Mn 3.00 + 7.30 Pm + 12.00 Mn Gleeson, Caleb Landry Jones Pm Am + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 Pm WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 11.45 SAAR : Daily At: 9.00 + (11.15 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + HOME AGAIN (Pg-15) Am + 2.30 + 5.15 + 8.00 + 10.45 Pm. Thurs./Fri.) 4.15 + 8.30 Pm (Romantic/Comedy) THE FOREIGNER (15+) (Action/ CHEF (Pg-13) (Hindi/Drama/ Pm WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 2.45 + Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Thriller/Crime) New Comedy) New 7.15 + 11.45 Pm. DESPICABLE ME 3 (Pg) Lake Bell, Michael Sheen Starring: Jackie Chan, Pierce Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Pad- KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN (Animation/ Comedy/Adventure) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 1.45 + 6.30 Brosnan, Charlie Murphy mapriya, Dhanish Karthik CIRCLE (15+) (Action/ IT (18+) (Horror/Drama) Starring: Steve Carell, Jenny + 11.15 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.15 + Adventure/Comedy) Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Slate, Kristen Wiig Am + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 Pm Starring: Taron Egerton, Colin Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + THE SON OF BIG FOOT (Pg) 12.00 Mn + (1.00 Am. Thurs./Fri.) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.45 + 3.30 Firth, Mark Strong CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.45 + 4.15 + 8.30 Pm (Animation/Adventure) Daily At Vip (Ii): 11.00 Am + 1.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm + (12.30 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 Pm Starring: Cinda Adams, Bob + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 Pm Mn Thurs./Fri.) + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 Pm + SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: Barlen, Cal Brunker SEEF (II) : Daily At: (12.30 Mn. SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.45 + 12.00 Mn 3.45 + 8.30 Pm SALAZARS REVENGE (Pg-15) SEEF (II) : Daily At: 10.30 Am Thurs./Fri.) 5.30 + 8.15 + (11.00 Pm Thurs/Fri) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + (Action/Adventure) + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.15 3.45 + 8.30 Pm THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey 8.30 + 10.30 Pm 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 Pm WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 8.45 + (Pg) (Animation/Action/ Rush, Keira Knightley Pm 11.30 Pm Comedy/Adventure) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.30 + LEIL DAKHELY (15+)(Arabic/ SAAR : Daily At: 12.00 + 2.15 + JUDWAA 2 (Pg-15) (Hindi/ Starring: Olivia Munn, Justin 7.00 + 11.30 Pm Thriller/Crime) New 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 Pm + (11.15 Action/Comedy/Romantic) FLATLINERS (15+) (Thriller/ Theroux, Jackie Chan Starring: Mahmood Hafiz, Nina Pm Thurs/Fri) Starring: Varun Dhawan, Horror) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.00 + THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY Alnajar, Alaa Zinhom 6.15 + 10.30 Pm NATURE (Pg) (Animation/ SEEF (I) : Daily At: 1.45 + 6.30 SEEF (II) : Daily At: 12.45 + 5.15 Adventure/Comedy) + 11.15 Pm + 9.45 Pm Starring: Will Arnett, Katherine WADI AL SAIL : Daily At: 12.30 + Heigl, Jackie Chan SOLO (Malayalam) New 5.00 + 9.30 Pm CINECO (20) : Daily At: 10.30 Am Starring: Dulquer Salmaan, + 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 Pm Sruthi Hariharan, Manoj K Jeyan AMERICAN ASSASSIN (15+) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 11.00 Am + (Action/Thriller) BABY DRIVER (15+) (Action/ 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 Pm Starring: Dylan O’brien, Taylor Thriller/Crime) AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 2.30 + Kitsch, Michaelk Keaton Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jon 5.30 + 8.30 + (11.30 Pm Thurs/ CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.30 + Bernthal, Lily James Fri) 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.15 Am Pm + 3.30 + 7.45 Pm + 12.00 Mn SOLO (Tamil) New SEEF (II) : Daily At: 1.45 + 6.45 + Starring: Dulquer Salmaan, 11.45 Pm THE EMOJI MOVIE (Pg) Sruthi Hariharan, Manoj K Jeyan (Animation/Adventure/ SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.00 + 3.00 THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD Comedy) + 6.00 + 9.00 + 12.00 Mn (15+) (Action/Comedy) Starring: T.j. Miller, James Cor- AL JAZIRA : Daily At: 2.00 + Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gary den, Anna Faris 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 Pm Thurs/ Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson CINECO (20) : Daily At: 1.30 + Fri) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 12.00 + 5.45 + 10.00 Pm 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 NJANDUKALUDE NAATTIL Pm. ANNABELLE CREATION (18+) ORIDAVELA (Malayalam) (Horror/Thriller) Starring: Nivin Pauly, Ahana WAR FOR THE PLANET Starring: Miranda Otto, Stepha- Kumar, Shanthi Krishna OF APES (Pg-13) (Action/ nie Sigman, Lulu Wilson SEEF (I) : Daily At: 1.00 + 6.00 Adventure/Drama) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.15 + + 11.00 Pm Starring: Toby Kebbell, Andy 7.00 + 11.45 Pm Serkis, Woody Harrelson SPYDER (Tamil) ate Winslet and Idris Elba wedding the next day, he’s a plane and their dilemmas (stay CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.30 Am ALKHALIYA (15+) (Arabic/ Starring: Mahesh Babu, Rakul Kare strangers who survive surgeon who needs to perform and wait for rescue or hike + 4.15 + 9.00 Pm Action/Thriller) Preet Singh, S. J. Surya, Bharath a plane crash – but will they surgery on a ten-year-old boy. into a frozen wasteland?). It’s Starring: Ahmed Ezz, Mohamed SEEF (I) : Daily At: 3.15 + 8.45 Pm be able to survive the snowy Why not hire a small plane with slightly frustrating that Winslet’s FIRST KILL (Pg-15) (Action/ Mamdouh, Samer Al Masri wilderness? It’s a heady a dodgy-looking pilot and a character Alex is nearly always Thriller/Crime) CINECO (20) : Daily At: 11.45 Am SPYDER (Telgu) combination of disaster movie storm coming? the one who needs looking Starring: Bruce Willis, Hayden + 4.30 + 9.15 Pm Starring: Mahesh Babu, Rakul and romance, anchored by It’s a Mills & Boon kind of after, but the chemistry between Christensen, Tu Shelton Preet Singh, S. J. Surya, Bharath strong performances from its set up, but Winslet in particular them is good, the suspense CINECO (20) : Daily At: 2.15 + PERSONAL SHOPPER (15+) SEEF (I) : Daily At: 12.30 + 6.00 stars. Based on the novel by adds authenticity and gravitas sufficient and the ending 7.00 + 11.45 Pm (Drama/Thriller/Horror) New + 11.30 Pm Charles Martin, it sees the pair and the script takes its time to gives you a gentle tug on the Starring: Kristen Stewart, Lars meeting at Salt Lake City airport build up to the inevitable. Fans heartstrings. Oh, and there’s also TISBAH ALA KHAIR (Pg-13) Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz KARUPPAN (Tamil) when their flight is cancelled. of survival movies will be well a cute dog, who seems much (Arabic/Drama/Comedy/ SEEF (II) : Daily At: 11.30 Am + Starring: Vijay Sethupathi, She’s a photojournalist served by the pair’s attempts to better at this survival lark than Thriller) 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 Tanya Ravichandran, Bobby desperate to get home for her make a nest out of the broken anyone else. (timeout) Starring: Tamer Hosney, Dorra Pm Simha Zarrouk, Nour SEEF (I) : Daily At: 10.30 Am + MAHANUBHAVUDU (Telugu) 3.30 + 8.30 Pm Thursday, October 5, 2017 21 Philippine President z #PollToday Rodrigo Duterte Kim Jong-Nam may have been poisoned by other suspects Shah Alam and Vietnamese Doan Thi ther suspects could Huong are on trial accused have poisoned the half- of smearing poison VX on brotherO of North Korea’s Kim’s face at Kuala Lumpur leader besides the two women international airport on Do you think North Korean on trial for his audacious February 13, in a Cold War- leader’s half brother Kim assassination in Malaysia, an style hit that stunned the Jong-Nam was killed due to expert witness said yesterday. world. poisoning and not because of Pathologist Mohamad The women, who were the attack by the two women? Shah Mahmood said it arrested a few days after Yes No Cant Say was possible four other the killing and face death suspects who are mentioned by hanging if convicted, Duterte vows in the charge sheet but are have pleaded not guilty to still at large could have murdering the estranged administered a nerve agent half-brother of North Korean before Kim Jong-Nam was leader Kim Jong-Un as he attacked by the women. waited to board a flight to Indonesian Siti Aisyah Macau. to impeach “We, Europeans, say to the British: ‘We want our money back’. It’s as if you went to a restaurant, ordered a meal, began eating and then Python attacks Indonesian chief justice, walked out in the middle of the meal, saying: ‘I’m not man before being eaten going to pay after all’. That’s not possible,” Bruno Le Maire prosecutor French Economy Minister Manila mayor of the southern city of being aligned with former hilippine President of Davao. president Benigno Aquino Rodrigo Duterte vowed “In the end, to their and other opposition figures. Pyesterday to have the sorrow, they will discover “They all want to force Fukushima operator Supreme Court chief justice that there is no such thing me out of Malacanang (the gets safety approval and a special prosecutor as that amount,” Duterte presidential palace),” he said. impeached, as he defended said of the alleged embezzled Duterte said Wednesday himself against corruption millions, telling reporters his he would also file an allegations he said were net worth was just 40 million impeachment case against Villagers beside a 7.8 metre (25.6 foot) long python which was killed aimed at ousting him. pesos (around $784,000). Sereno for allegedly failing after it attacked an Indonesian man Duterte accused Supreme Duterte insisted the to disclose earnings when she The operator of the crippled Court Chief Justice Maria allegations were based on was a lawyer, as required by Pekanbaru was unbelievably huge,” local Fukushima nuclear plant Lourdes Sereno of corruption fabricated bank account law of all public officials. giant python attacked an police chief Sutarja, who like cleared a major regulatory and alleged the ombudsman, records stolen from the Under the constitution, the Indonesian man, nearly many Indonesians only has hurdle to restart two reac- Conchita Morales, was central bank’s Anti-Money Senate holds an impeachment Asevering his arm, before one name, said. tors in Japan, its first since conspiring with opposition Laundering Council. trial and votes to determine if hungry villagers chopped up Sutarja said the 37-year- the 2011 tsunami sparked figures to bring down his The council confirmed last Morales and Sereno should the reptile and ate it, a police old Nababan, who sometimes the worst atomic accident in government. week that it was evaluating be removed from office. chief said yesterday. liked to eat snake, tried to decades. Morales’s office has been the ombudsman’s request to A majority of senators Security guard Robert catch the giant python and investigating allegations investigate Duterte’s bank support Duterte but they Fighter jets escort down Nababan crossed paths stuff it in a gunny sack. that Duterte had secret accounts, and on Tuesday have also shown they will not with the giant creature But the huge serpent bank accounts that recorded Morales vowed to pursue the endorse everything he does, Ryanair plane after ‘hoax’ while patrolling an oil palm fought back and bit him on millions of dollars he case. and they may not back his British military jets were plantation in the remote his left arm, nearly severing embezzled while a long-time Duterte accused Morales impeachment moves. (AFP) scrambled to escort down a Batang Gansal subdistrict it from his body. passenger plane following a of Sumatra island on Nababan was then suspected hoax, the airport Saturday. rushed to a hospital in a and Ryanair said. “The python was 7.8 neighbouring town for Sun bear attacks couple Brazil robbers caught metres long (25.6 feet), it treatment. trying to tunnel into bank in Indonesia, killing one Brazilian robbers tunnelled nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) Pekanbaru in a daring attempt to rob Cats kill one million birds sun bear mauled a a bank in Sao Paulo where a day in Australia: report Acouple in a rare attack in they hoped to nab millions Indonesia, killing the wife and of dollars Sydney study shows that, at a seriously injuring the husband, eral and pet cats kill more national level, the amount officials said yesterday. Prisoners to serve judges Fthan one million birds of predation is staggering,” The couple were walking cappuccinos in Italy in Australia every day, new said lead researcher John through their rubber plantation Jailbirds in northern Italy will research showed yesterday, Woinarski from Charles in Riau province on Tuesday soon be able to offer judges a with the staggering slaughter Darwin University. when the animal lunged at sweetener -- though serving driving the decline of many “It is likely to be driving the woman, provincial police up an extra smooth cappuc- species. the ongoing decline of many spokesman Guntur Aryo said. cino is unlikely to be enough The study, published species.” The woman, Bunai, died The sun bear population is in decline in Indonesia because of rapid to get time off sentences. in the journal Biological The numbers are based while her husband Saruli has deforestation, which has led to habitat loss Conversation, estimated on results from nearly 100 been hospitalised after being For more, catch us that wild cats wiped out studies across the country severely wounded in the attack. his head, as well as gashes to his sun bear, of course we will online at: 316 million every year, by environmental scientists, Doctor Nuzelly Husnedi, face and neck. evacuate it to a safer place,” while pets killed 61 million each sampling cat population director of the Arifin Achmad Officials are investigating said Mahfudz, an official from www.newsofbahrain.com annually. density. Another set of hospital, said the 6o-year-old the incident and trying to find Riau province conservation /nobonline “Everyone knows that almost 100 studies assessed man had suffered a serious the bear. agency, who goes by one /newsofbahrain cats kill birds, but this feline diet. puncture wound to the back of “If we manage to catch the name. 22 Thursday, October 5, 2017 SPORTS Rangers outshine Crusaders Aidan Payne/DTNN and Ayush (25) each, with Choudhary (62) top scoring through a better run rate than and Sports and Honorary the National Stadium all day [email protected] Tewatia and Upadhyay picking and Pedro, Salman, Sandeep, Kuwait Crusaders or Bahrain President of the Bahrain Sports from 12.30pm to 9pm and up a couple of wickets each. Farman, Tajinder and Kareem Brave Hearts. Federation for Disabilities. are priced at BD1, BD2, BD5, Manama In reply, Kuwait Crusaders all picking up a wicket apiece. Today the first semi-final Six teams of 12 players from BD15 and BD30. audi Arab Rangers defeated fell short of the target after Bahrain Brave Hearts in is scheduled for 5pm and the GCC have been competing Standings (played-won- Kuwait Crusaders by 15 being dismissed for 128 in reply fell well short after being already qualified for that stage in a round-robin format lost): Dubai Destroyers (4-4- Sruns yesterday as both sides 19.3 overs with Tahir (29) and dismissed for 101 in 11.2 overs are Dubai Destroyers, Saudi (which concludes today) with 0), Saudi Arab Rangers (5-4-1), completed their round-robin Upadhyay (23) top scoring with the main resistance from Arab Rangers and Emirates four international players per Emirates Hurricane (5-3-2), matches in the 13th match of with Khawar Ali and Yasir S S Singh (33), while Aman Hurricane. team allowed. Bahrain Brave Hearts (5-1- the Arabian Cricket Carnival claiming two wickets each. Singh took four wickets. The event is organised by The tournament started 4), Kuwait Crusaders (5-1-4), T20 2017 at the Bahrain In the 14th match, Oman League leaders Dubai Bahrain Cricket Centre and last Wednesday and Oman Avengers (4-1-3). National Stadium in Riffa. Avengers crushed Bahrain Destroyers with four wins from KHK MMA Bahrain under concludes tomorrow with the Remaining schedule: Today Batting first, Saudi Arab Brave Hearts by 132 runs for four take on Oman Avengers the patronage of HH Shaikh final starting at 5pm, preceded (1pm): Dubai Destroyers vs Rangers made 143 for eight in its first win in the tournament at 1pm today, who despite Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, by the second semi-final Oman Avengers. (5pm): Semi- its 20 overs, with the top scorers after notching up a massive 233 only one win from four, could First Deputy President of the at 1pm. final 1. Friday (1pm): Semi- being Danza Hyatt (31), Dilkant for six in 20 overs, with Rajat qualify if they win or qualify Supreme Council for Youth Tickets are available at final 2. (5pm): Final. Women’s Cross Fit Competition Manama ahrain Weightlifting Federation is organising Ba women’s weightlifting competition at the CrossFit Seef Hall in the Seef District Heat on Hamilton on October 16. Tokyo acceptable for this great team.” Wolff. The competition weight ewis Hamilton is looking to hit Hamilton came into last year’s “We got lucky again (in categories include juniors back from his defeat in Malaysia at Suzuka race in a foul mood and Malaysia) and we expect a very under 17 years and under 20 thisL weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, seeking solace after raising the close fight between ourselves, years, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, over scene of a bizarre ‘Snapchat’ row that possibility of a Mercedes conspiracy Ferrari and Red Bull at 63kg and a masters over 35 overshadowed last year’s race. against him following an engine fire Suzuka.” years category. Britain’s triple world champion was in Malaysia. Hamilton, who has Registration is open forced to play second fiddle to Red But the Briton triggered further 281 points to Vettel’s until next Tuesday and Bull’s Max Verstappen in Sepang on controversy when he was criticised for 247, had warned Ferrari on the day of competition Sunday after securing his ninth pole posting photos on social media during would push Mercedes a weigh-in takes place of the season and 70th of his career. a press conference. hard in Malaysia. at 3pm and the tournament Despite stretching his Formula One Furious with tabloids for labelling But they dodged a gets underway at 4pm. world championship lead over Ferrari him “snap prat” and the “berc in the bullet as Vettel finished rival Sebastian Vettel to 34 points Merc”, Hamilton sulkily refused to fourth after starting from with five races left, Hamilton took a answer questions after qualifying in the back of the grid, while Pirazzi banned swipe at his Mercedes team. Suzuka as the row rumbled on. Kimi Raikkonen suffered a “There are some real big problems Hamilton, a three-time winner in calamitous engine failure that for four years that I can’t really explain to you,” he Japan, will be hoping for a better knocked him out of the race. Hamilton Paris said. “There is stuff that has performance from his car this Hamilton snatched the title lead tefano Pirazzi, one of two been happening week than in Malaysia. from Vettel at Monza last month but riders sacked by the Bardiani through the “Every point Mercedes, who have dominated the Suzuka, Steam and thrown out of the weekend that counts,” said sport in recent years, face a growing where Nico 2017 Giro D’Italia, has been is not Mercedes team threat from Ferrari and Red Bull. Rosberg’s 2016 victory completed a banned for four years for his principal hat-trick of wins for the Silver Arrows positive doping test from April. Toto Max factor in Japan. The International Cycling Verstappen capped a Verstappen’s sizzling performance Union confirmed the ban on fairytale 20th birthday in Malaysia suggests he may have Wednesday saying Pirazzi weekend in Malaysia turned the corner after retiring from tested positive for human with his second seven of the first 15 races this season. growth hormones in an out-of- Formula One More alarmingly perhaps for competion test in April, which Mercedes’ British driver Lewis victory, as Australian Hamilton will be the pace shown by was revealed on the eve of the Hamilton powers his car during team-mate Daniel Vettel, who set the fastest lap and a Giro, and in the more recent the first practice session of the Ricciardo took third. new lap record as he dashingly carved ‘B’ test. Formula One Malaysia Grand But with Valtteri through the field. The 30-year-old Pirazzi will Prix in Sepang Bottas finishing However, Ferrari president Sergio not be eligible until May 3, 2021, fifth, Mercedes Marchionne has ordered the team as the UCI backdated the ban. will need to find to fix the reliability problems that Pirazzi’s former teammate some extra speed at sabotaged their race in Malaysia. Nicola Ruffoni also tested positive but the UCI is yet to deliver a verdict. Tyson Fury ‘will not apply’ for new licence London November 2015. Doping hearing was adjourned I will not be applying for ritain’s troubled former Having twice postponed in May. aBBBOCboxinglicense. After the heavyweight world champion rematches with Klitschko, the Not for the first time, the way they have handled stuff. No BTyson Fury said on Wednesday 29-year-old had his licence British boxer now appears to thanks,” he tweeted. he will not be applying for a new suspended last October when he have announced he is quitting by Fury was at ringside last boxing licence. admitted he was using cocaine saying on Twitter that he will not month when his cousin Hughie The 29-year-old has not fought and struggling with depression. apply to the British Boxing Board Fury came up short in his bid to since his shock defeat of Wladimir Fury had hoped to return to the of Control for a licence. take the WBO heavyweight title Klitschko to win the WBA, WBO ring earlier this year but that plan “After thinking long from champion Joseph Parker in Tyson Fury and IBF heavyweight titles in was scuppered when his UK Anti- & hard about my return Manchester. 22 Thursday, October 5, 2017 SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, October 5, 2017 23

Manama France, Germany, India, Brazil, initiative of His Highness Sheikh ohammed Shahid, President of Ireland, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. MBrave Combat Federation has Morocco, Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, “The Kingdom of Bahrain is Rangers outshine Crusaders announced that in the latest event Philippines, Mexico, Lebanon, the focus of global attention due Aidan Payne/DTNN and Ayush (25) each, with Choudhary (62) top scoring through a better run rate than and Sports and Honorary the National Stadium all day to be held in Bahrain under the Sweden and South Africa. to the swift implementation and [email protected] Tewatia and Upadhyay picking and Pedro, Salman, Sandeep, Kuwait Crusaders or Bahrain President of the Bahrain Sports from 12.30pm to 9pm and patronage of His Highness Shaikh The event is so far the largest development of the sports media up a couple of wickets each. Farman, Tajinder and Kareem Brave Hearts. Federation for Disabilities. are priced at BD1, BD2, BD5, Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, mixed martial arts event hosted in industry in the nation. No nation Manama In reply, Kuwait Crusaders all picking up a wicket apiece. Today the first semi-final Six teams of 12 players from BD15 and BD30. athletes from 22 nations will compete the Middle East and one among the had developed the industry in such audi Arab Rangers defeated fell short of the target after Bahrain Brave Hearts in is scheduled for 5pm and the GCC have been competing Standings (played-won- Brave to in professional fights. Brave 9: The largest that Asia and Europe had a short time and this is bringing Kuwait Crusaders by 15 being dismissed for 128 in reply fell well short after being already qualified for that stage in a round-robin format lost): Dubai Destroyers (4-4- Kingdom of Champions will be witnessed. So far two championship Bahrain as a leading player in the Sruns yesterday as both sides 19.3 overs with Tahir (29) and dismissed for 101 in 11.2 overs are Dubai Destroyers, Saudi (which concludes today) with 0), Saudi Arab Rangers (5-4-1), hosted by Bahrain and will feature 16 title bouts have been announced. global sports scenario. We hope completed their round-robin Upadhyay (23) top scoring with the main resistance from Arab Rangers and Emirates four international players per Emirates Hurricane (5-3-2), professional bouts at Khalifa Sports The event will be a part of the Brave that these initiatives will open new matches in the 13th match of with Khawar Ali and Yasir S S Singh (33), while Aman Hurricane. team allowed. Bahrain Brave Hearts (5-1- City on 17 November. International Combat Week which avenues in global relations, revenue the Arabian Cricket Carnival claiming two wickets each. Singh took four wickets. The event is organised by The tournament started 4), Kuwait Crusaders (5-1-4), Athletes are confirmed from also features 2017 IMMAF World and employment for the citizens of T20 2017 at the Bahrain In the 14th match, Oman League leaders Dubai Bahrain Cricket Centre and last Wednesday and Oman Avengers (4-1-3). Bahrain, USA, UK, Russia, Canada, Championships held under the Bahrain”, said Mohammed Shahid. National Stadium in Riffa. Avengers crushed Bahrain Destroyers with four wins from KHK MMA Bahrain under concludes tomorrow with the Remaining schedule: Today Batting first, Saudi Arab Brave Hearts by 132 runs for four take on Oman Avengers the patronage of HH Shaikh final starting at 5pm, preceded (1pm): Dubai Destroyers vs feature Rangers made 143 for eight in its first win in the tournament at 1pm today, who despite Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, by the second semi-final Oman Avengers. (5pm): Semi- Mangat condemns its 20 overs, with the top scorers after notching up a massive 233 only one win from four, could First Deputy President of the at 1pm. final 1. Friday (1pm): Semi- Registration continues being Danza Hyatt (31), Dilkant for six in 20 overs, with Rajat qualify if they win or qualify Supreme Council for Youth Tickets are available at final 2. (5pm): Final. for MMA Championship Las Vegas massacre Manama Committee. Women’s Cross egistration is continuing for It is jointly organised by the Rthe participating fighters International Mixed Martial Fit Competition athletes in the World Amateur MMA Arts Federation (IMMAF) and Manama Championship to be held Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts ahrain Weightlifting in the Kingdom of Bahrain Federation (BMMAF). Federation is organising on November 12-19, under Organisers announced that Ba women’s weightlifting the patronage of HH more than 300 fighters from competition at the CrossFit Shaikh Nasser bin different countries have so far Seef Hall in the Seef District Hamad Al-Khalifa, registered and the number of Heat on Hamilton on October 16. Representative of fighters is expected to increase in Tokyo acceptable for this great team.” Wolff. The competition weight from 22 His Majesty the King the next few days. ewis Hamilton is looking to hit Hamilton came into last year’s “We got lucky again (in categories include juniors for Charity Works Committee members affirmed back from his defeat in Malaysia at Suzuka race in a foul mood and Malaysia) and we expect a very under 17 years and under 20 and Youth Affairs, that the preparations for the thisL weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, seeking solace after raising the close fight between ourselves, years, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, over Chairman of the championship will continue scene of a bizarre ‘Snapchat’ row that possibility of a Mercedes conspiracy Ferrari and Red Bull at 63kg and a masters over 35 Supreme Council throughout the next month. overshadowed last year’s race. against him following an engine fire Suzuka.” years category. for Youth and They confirmed that Khalifa Britain’s triple world champion was in Malaysia. Hamilton, who has Registration is open Sports and Sports City in Isa Town would be forced to play second fiddle to Red But the Briton triggered further 281 points to Vettel’s until next Tuesday and President the venue of the championship Bull’s Max Verstappen in Sepang on controversy when he was criticised for 247, had warned Ferrari on the day of competition nations of Bahrain and Golden Tulip Hotel as the Sunday after securing his ninth pole posting photos on social media during would push Mercedes a weigh-in takes place Olympic official residence of the visiting Gurdarshan Mangat of the season and 70th of his career. a press conference. hard in Malaysia. at 3pm and the tournament delegations. They also announced Despite stretching his Formula One Furious with tabloids for labelling But they dodged a gets underway at 4pm. that several events and activities Manama world championship lead over Ferrari him “snap prat” and the “berc in the bullet as Vettel finished will be held on the sidelines of antamweight title competitor, Gurdarshan rival Sebastian Vettel to 34 points Merc”, Hamilton sulkily refused to fourth after starting from the championship, including the BMangat came forward to condemn the with five races left, Hamilton took a answer questions after qualifying in the back of the grid, while Pirazzi banned International Mixed Martial Arts Massacre in Las Vegas and criticised the gun swipe at his Mercedes team. Suzuka as the row rumbled on. Kimi Raikkonen suffered a Federation (IMMAF) Congress control regulations. In the latest interview “There are some real big problems Hamilton, a three-time winner in calamitous engine failure that for four years on November 17 and Brave conducted by Parvin Dabas, Award Winning that I can’t really explain to you,” he Japan, will be hoping for a better knocked him out of the race. Hamilton Paris Championship on the same day. Bollywood actor and the founder of MMA said. “There is stuff that has performance from his car this Hamilton snatched the title lead tefano Pirazzi, one of two India Show, Gurdarshan Mangat expressed his been happening week than in Malaysia. from Vettel at Monza last month but riders sacked by the Bardiani solidarity towards those and their families who through the “Every point Mercedes, who have dominated the Suzuka, Steam and thrown out of the had been affected by the mishap. He also did weekend that counts,” said sport in recent years, face a growing where Nico 2017 Giro D’Italia, has been wish peace to prevail and order be restored at is not Mercedes team threat from Ferrari and Red Bull. Rosberg’s 2016 victory completed a banned for four years for his the earliest. principal hat-trick of wins for the Silver Arrows positive doping test from April. Gurdarshan will be competing at Brave 9: The Toto Max factor in Japan. The International Cycling Kingdom of Champions for the Bantamweight Verstappen capped a Verstappen’s sizzling performance Union confirmed the ban on title against Stephen Loman from Philippines. fairytale 20th birthday in Malaysia suggests he may have Wednesday saying Pirazzi Mangat has a record of ten victories and single weekend in Malaysia turned the corner after retiring from tested positive for human loss in his entire professional career. Brave 9 with his second seven of the first 15 races this season. growth hormones in an out-of- will be held on November 17 at the Khalifa Formula One More alarmingly perhaps for competion test in April, which Athletes have been confirmed from 22 nations for Brave Sports City in Bahrain. Mercedes’ British driver Lewis victory, as Australian Hamilton will be the pace shown by was revealed on the eve of the Hamilton powers his car during team-mate Daniel Vettel, who set the fastest lap and a Giro, and in the more recent the first practice session of the Ricciardo took third. new lap record as he dashingly carved ‘B’ test. Bahrain announces team for Formula One Malaysia Grand But with Valtteri through the field. The 30-year-old Pirazzi will Tennis club to host open day for women Prix in Sepang Bottas finishing However, Ferrari president Sergio not be eligible until May 3, 2021, Manama programmes through her vast weightlifting championship fifth, Mercedes Marchionne has ordered the team as the UCI backdated the ban. n line with Bahrain Tennis experience. Manama Amira Ibrahim Ali. will need to find to fix the reliability problems that Pirazzi’s former teammate IClub’s policy to spread the Bahrain Tennis Club will ahrain’s Weightlifting The men’s team is led some extra speed at sabotaged their race in Malaysia. Nicola Ruffoni also tested sport of tennis among women, host an open day for women BCommittee have approved by international coach positive but the UCI is yet to the club recently signed up and girls on October 14, which the squads including new Redha Youssef and four deliver a verdict. coach Hanna Grace Arco will include tennis exercises for team members to represent will compete with Hamad Espinosa from the Philippines beginners and middle level. It the kingdom in the West Ayyash and Salman Jassim for the training of youth players will also include recreational Asian Junior Weightlifting in the heavyweight division, and the supervision of training competitions in which the Championships for youth with Hussein Maatoouq in Tyson Fury ‘will not apply’ for new licence programmes for women and players will receive in-kind male and female participants the medium weight division girls. prizes. The opening day will to be held in Amman, Jordan and Salman Nubian in the London November 2015. Doping hearing was adjourned I will not be applying for The club’s Ladies end with a dinner in the club from October 24 to 28. lightweight division. ritain’s troubled former Having twice postponed in May. aBBBOCboxinglicense. After the Programme Consultant Dr lounge. Which will be hosted Preparations are continuing Nubian recently won three heavyweight world champion rematches with Klitschko, the Not for the first time, the way they have handled stuff. No Amal Al Jowder and Dr. Amal by the club for women in the and for the women’s silver medals in the recent BTyson Fury said on Wednesday 29-year-old had his licence British boxer now appears to thanks,” he tweeted. Al-Jowder and Head of the coming period. team, Zainab Ali and Noha GCC Championship held in he will not be applying for a new suspended last October when he have announced he is quitting by Fury was at ringside last Ladies Committee of the club For those wishing to Mohammed have been selected Bahrain and the delegation will boxing licence. admitted he was using cocaine saying on Twitter that he will not month when his cousin Hughie Marwa Mohammed Ahmed participate in the open day, for the first time from a talent be headed by member of the The 29-year-old has not fought and struggling with depression. apply to the British Boxing Board Fury came up short in his bid to expressed their happiness on contact the club’s phone programme and are joined board of directors, Khalid Al since his shock defeat of Wladimir Fury had hoped to return to the of Control for a licence. take the WBO heavyweight title the appointment of the new number 17729561 or by e-mail by Zahra Mahfouz, Latifa Jowder and includes director Klitschko to win the WBA, WBO ring earlier this year but that plan “After thinking long from champion Joseph Parker in Tyson Fury coach, which is a great addition to bahrain.tennisclub@gmail. Mohammed and Mariam of weightlifting teams Ali and IBF heavyweight titles in was scuppered when his UK Anti- & hard about my return Manchester. to the training and fitness com A training session in progress Sharif and are led by coach Abdullah. Brave to feature P23 athletes from 22 nations SPORTS 2424 Thursday, October 5, 2017 Sharapova

crashesBeijing out really happy that I could do this. aria Sharapova opened up on the despair “It’s my first victory against her and I just want she feels in defeat after she was ruthlessly to enjoy the moment.” Mknocked out of the China Open in the third round by Romania’s Simona Halep yesterday. Redemption for Kyrgios? The world number two was an emphatic Nick Kyrgios said he wanted to make up for his 6-2, 6-2 winner to leave five-time Grand notorious meltdown in Shanghai last Slam champion Sharapova still searching year as he beat Mischa Zverev in for her first title since the second round in Beijing. returning A year ago the supremely from a doping talented but combustible ban in April. Kyrgios was suspended It was the 26-year- for his petulant behaviour old Halep’s first victory at the Shanghai Masters, over the Russian in where he argued with eight meetings. the crowd and appeared Sharapova, a to give away points in former number caving in to the German one now at 104 in the world journeyman. rankings following her 15-month The enigmatic suspension for taking meldonium, gave an Australian, seeded insight into the rollercoaster of emotions in top- eighth in the Chinese level tennis. capital, smashed his “Hard work is not good enough any more, racquet on the floor maybe it was -- I don’t know how many years ago in anger, bending -- but that’s just not a factor any more,” said the the head in half, 30-year-old, asked about comments in a book when he conceded she recently released. the opening set on “The reason I say that is there’s some Wednesday. incredible moments, very high moments, That earned the and there are very low moments. world number 19 a “There have been times where I get warning from the off the court and you think, I don’t umpire and raised wish this on my future child. the spectre of one “The feeling is so tough and year ago. disappointing.” But the Halep, the second seed on Beijing’s outdoor hard 22-year-old courts, is the first woman into the quarter-finals, where returned for she will play either defending champion Agnieszka the second set Radwanska or Daria Kasatkina of Russia. with renewed With world number one Garbine Muguruza exiting in determination Sharapova of Russia reacts after losing the first round with a virus, Halep is now favourite. and coasted into Sharapova said it was the best Halep had played the quarter-finals 3-6, against her -- and Halep agreed. 6-2, 6-2. The two met in the first round at the US Open a He plays the Belgian few weeks ago and Halep said she was delighted qualifier Steve Darcis in the Simona Halep of Romania hits a return to finally taste victory against Sharapova: “I’m last eight. (AFP)

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