Community Community First-year The ‘Colours medical of Desert’ P6students at P16 exhibition WCM-Q take their first features the works steps towards attaining of 26 artists from the core practical skills diff erent backgrounds of doctors. in Qatar.
Sunday, December 17, 2017 Rabia I 29, 1439 AH
DOHA 17°C—23°C TODAY PUZZLES 12 & 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 14 In charge Meet Frank Grillo,
COVER Hollywood’s STORY new action ambassador. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.51am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.13am Zuhr (noon) 11.30am Asr (afternoon) 2.27pm Maghreb (sunset) 4.49pm Isha (night) 6.19pm
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as DIRECTION: Rian Johnson the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in CAST: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force SYNOPSIS: Having taken her fi rst steps into the Jedi world, and shocking revelations of the past. Emergency 999 Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn, and Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. THEATRES: Landmark, Royal Plaza, The Mall Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 The Killing of a Sacred Hamad International Airport 40106666 Deer Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 DIRECTION: Yorgos Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Lanthimos Qatar Airways 44496000 CAST: Nicole Kidman, Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Colin Farrell, Alicia Qatar General Electricity and Silverstone Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 SYNOPSIS: Dr Steven Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 Murphy is a renowned 44593363 cardiovascular surgeon who Qatar Assistive Technology presides over a spotless Centre 44594050 household with his wife Qatar News Agency 44450205 and two children. Lurking 44450333 at the margins of his idyllic Q-Post – General Postal suburban existence is Corporation 44464444 Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into Humanitarian Services Offi ce the doctor’s life in gradually (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) unsettling ways. Soon, the Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, full scope of Martin’s intent 40253369 becomes menacingly clear Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 when he confronts Steven Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 with a long-forgotten Qatar Airways 40253374 transgression that will shatter his domestic bliss forever.
THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark ote Unquo u te Q What The Mall Cinema (1): Fukrey Royal Palza Cinema Palace (2): The Returns (Hindi) 3pm; Aman Ya Sahby Bachelors (2D) 2:45pm; Paddington a man takes in by (Arabic) 5:30pm; Unexpectedly Yours 2 (2D) 4:45pm; Unexpectedly Yours contemplation, that (Tagalog) 7pm; Unexpectedly Yours (Tagalog) 6:30pm; Unexpectedly (Tagalog) 9:15pm; Jeepers Creepers 3 Jackson (Arabic) 11:30pm. Yours (Tagalog) 8:45pm; Punyalan he pours out in love. (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (2): Star Wars: Private Limited (Malayalam) 11pm. The Mall Cinema (2): Paddington The Last Jedi (2D) 3pm; Star Wars: Royal Palza Cinema Palace (3): 2 (2D) 2:15pm; Coco (2D) 4pm; Star The Last Jedi (2D) 5pm; Star Wars: Coco (2D) 2:30pm; Coco (2D) 4:15pm; — Meister Eckhart Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 6pm; Star The Last Jedi (2D) 8pm; Star Wars: Jeepers Creepers 3 (2D) 6pm; The Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 8:45pm; Star The Last Jedi (2D) 11pm. Killing Of Sacred Deer (2D) 7:45pm; Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Sheikh Jackson (Arabic) 9:45pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Sheikh The Bachelors (2D) 2:30pm; Aman Ya Sahby (Arabic) 11:30pm. Jackson (Arabic) 2:15pm; The Jeepers Creepers 3 (2D) 4:15pm; Asian Town Cinema: Punyalan Bachelors (2D) 4pm; Punyalan Private Unexpectedly Yours (Tagalog) (Malayalam) 6pm; Punyalan Limited (Malayalam)5:45pm; Jeepers 6pm; Punyalan Privae Limited (2D) (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Punyalan Community Editor Creepers 3 (2D) 7:30pm; The Killing 8:30pm; The Killing Of Sacred Deer (Malayalam) 11:30pm; Richie (Tamil) Kamran Rehmat Of Sacred Deer (2D) 11:30pm. (2D) 11:00pm. 5pm; Richie (Tamil) 7:15pm; Richie Landmark Cinema (1): Coco Royal Palza Cinema Palace (1): Star (Tamil) 9:30pm; Richie (Tamil) e-mail: [email protected] (2D) 2:30pm; Coco (2D) 4:15pm; Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 2:30pm; Star 11:45pm; Kodiveeran (Tamil) 6pm; Telephone: 44466405 Paddington 2 (2D) 6:15pm; Jeepers Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 5pm; Star Richie (Tamil) 8:45pm; Furkey Fax: 44350474 Creepers 3 (2D) 8pm; Aman Ya Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 8pm; Star Returns (Hindi) 6:30pm; Punyalan Sahaby (Arabic) 9:45pm; Sheikh Wars: The Last Jedi (2D) 11pm. (Malayalam) 9:15pm. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
EVENTS Wakrah Sports Club pitches opposite Al Waab Street are available year anniversary logo. The emblem has been WHERE: Wakrah Club every day from 7pm until 11pm from Sundays designed by Toyan Greaves, the man behind PAW Patrol WHEN: Tomorrow to Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays the original Evolution Sports logo and will be WHEN: Ends Tomorrow The Wakrah Sports Club will host shows, from 7am-11pm. used on all documentation, both online and TIME: 4-4:30pm; 6:45-7:15pm; march-pasts and cultural performances by offl ine for the next 12 months. 9-9:30pm students of MES Indian School, Pakistan B.Square Mall Grand Event WHERE: Doha Festival City International School Qatar, Bhavan’s Public WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha Breakdance Classes In celebration of Qatar National Day, School, DPS-Modern Indian School, Pak WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday tech savvy Ryder and his heroic puppies Shamaa School, and SIS. A musical concert by TIME: 6:30pm Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture will welcome everyone to Adventure Bay at famous Pakistani artists will be staged from The only mall in Qatar dedicated to that originated in New York and has since Doha Festival City. The plucky rescue pups 6pm until 9pm. Musicians and performers entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy a spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an are set to have the whole family entertained include Rauf Lala, Karan Khan, Nilo, Deeba total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car parking athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which at the Middle Eastern premiere of “PAW Kiran, Laila Nihal, Shama Adil, Soukat spaces, as well as provide a range of shopping, can often appear to defy the laws of physics. Patrol - The Big Show Rescue!” But that’s Mehmood, Kashmal, Shahid Ali Khan, Bul Bul, services, and entertainment options. This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous not all, visit the whole PAW Patrol town Attaullah, Gullai and Khan Zeb. The Harley upper-body strength for tricks and poses and on the first floor, with games, activities Davidson Riders will also display their shows a great way to get into shape and have fun. and photo opportunities. PAW Patrol is an at the venue. Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail action-adventure preschool series, with a [email protected] unique blend of problem solving skills, cool Cricket Match vehicles and physical humour, as they work WHERE: Cricket Stadium Asian Town Reggae Beachfest Doha together on high-stakes rescue missions WHEN: Tomorrow WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays to protect the Adventure Bay community. The cricket stadium in Asian Town will host WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St. Regis Each pup brings a unique personality and a mega cricket tournament with participation Hotel skill to the team, modelling the importance of international players from Pakistan, Sri TIME: 8pm onwards of teamwork and good citizenship. Entry is Lanka, Bangladesh and India. The players In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest in free. include Misbah-ul-Haq, Umer Gul, Wahab Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta nights Riaz, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Butt, Abdul around. The organisers say, “We’ve got the Razzaq and Fawad Alam from Pakistan; setup sorted to get you feeling the Caribbean Dilhara Fernando and Jeevan Mendis from vibe. Along with our resident band Earthkry Sri Lanka; Elias Sunny, Inam-ul-Haq and all the way from Jamaica, we have so many Ashraful from Bangladesh; and Lakshmipathy big names in the Reggae scene lined up at Balaji and Badrinath from India. this huge beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 at the door. For more information, please call Secret Village at the Sealine Torba Farmers Market 44460105. WHERE: Sealine Beach WHERE: Education City WHEN: Dec 22 WHEN: Ongoing Dance & Fitness Classes TIME: 2pm TIME: 9am WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57, 365 Adventures-have announced their Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered Bin Omran special event for families, individuals, expats, with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based WHEN: Ongoing children and friends. Inclusions in the event: initiative that aims to deliver organic and Atelier is the newest music and arts school See fireworks from the sea Pick-up and Drop-off facility from Doha, one- locally-grown food and homemade products, in Doha that off ers dance and fitness classes WHERE: 32 Al Khaleej St. hour dune bashing, camel riding for additional to host a weekly market in Education City. for kids to adults such as ballet, hiphop, salsa, WHEN: Tomorrow QR20 per person, camping at the Inland Sea, Open to the public, the market be held at QF’s tango, and other Latin dances, Zumba, Tae TIME: 7pm-9pm sunset experience at the Inland Sea, secret Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate 2, Kwon Do, Yoga, kickboxing. See the colourful skies of Qatar and Santa gifts distribution, meet and greet every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every Contact at [email protected] or enjoy the National Day. Be there with your with Santa, BBQ dinner with Mediterranean Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The 33003839. family and be a part of the rich heritage and appetisers, camping tents with LED lights and name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and culture of the country. Limited seats and music. means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, Reggae Nights every Sunday space. Book yours now at: +974 5000 8830 and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally- WHERE: Sheraton Grand Doha or +974 5000 8820. Amazing African Circus grown items will be on off er, including organic WHEN: Every Sunday WHERE: Hyatt Plaza fruits and vegetables, homemade preserves, TIME: 9pm Qatar National Day mangroves and WHEN: Jan 8-21 syrups, and butters, as well as handicrafts and Spend your summer nights with some good flamingo kayaking TIME: 5:30pm gardening supplies. “irie” reggae music every Sunday. Doors open WHERE: Al Thakira From January 8 to 21, the Amazing African at 9pm at The Irish Harp. Entrance Fees is WHEN: Ends Tomorrow Circus will be at Hyatt Plaza food court area Evolution Sports Qatar QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For further TIME: 10am-2pm starting from 5:30pm. Bring your friends and WHERE: Evolution Sports information, please call 44853000 or e-mail at Aquasports Qatar will take you family and come enjoy the show. Entry is free. WHEN: Ongoing [email protected] through the network of channels that Evolution Sports will mark its anniversary have been carved out by tidal action. The Gold Workshop For Teachers by hosting a number of exciting events Salsa Nights area supports a lot of birdlife including WHERE: Marriott Marquis throughout 2017 as well as some amazing WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Grand flamingos. This tour is aimed at spending WHEN: Jan 17 promotions, ten years on from when the club Doha some time with the flamingos in a beautiful This one-day workshop will be about was formed on September 1, 2007. The club WHEN: Every Wednesday setting next to a mangrove beach island. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, has been working with a panel of coaches TIME: 9pm History, ICT and new technologies for your and directors to plan the events which will Get ready for some Latin beats every classroom. Part of workshop will include be announced over the coming months. Wednesday night, where all the salseros and working through a selection of new resources Members should look forward to a variety salseras in town meet and party all night. and materials relevant to Early Years up to of diff erent occasions, suitable for all ages Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For University teaching environment. so the whole family can get involved in the details call 4485 3000 birthday celebrations. To kick-off things off , Remote-controlled car racing track Evolution Sports recently launched their 10- Off -Road biking tour WHERE: Aspire Park WHERE: Zekreet WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat WHEN: Fridays TIME: 4pm-10pm Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the Aspire Zone Foundation has created a country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in the custom-made track specially designed for desert on a fat bike to explore the local fl ora remote-control car racing, for car lovers across and fauna spot desert wildlife, hike up jebels, Doha. Interested motorsport enthusiasts chill in the magic of the Richard Serra statues can try the race track opposite the Aspire and this unique landscape. Participants will Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Thursdays, get to cross the desert riding fat bikes from Fridays, and Saturdays. Zekreet to the Richard Serra statues, on a route of approximately 13kms. The route is easy Outdoor and fi ve-a-side football to ride and suitable for people with average pitches fi tness. You must be able to ride. Kids aged 9 WHERE: Aspire Zone and older are also welcome. The fee is QR 220 WHEN: Daily (QR190 for ages 9-14) and includes bike and TIME: 7pm-11pm safety equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 Aspire Zone’s fi ve-a-side football outdoor hours.
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “It’s funny, because I’m 117 years old!” —Frank Grillo, actor-producer, on his surplus of good fortune
It’s hard to be a fi ghter; most fi ghters don’t make money. What’s more painful than getting punched in the face is the preparation, the training. It’s almost sadistic
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
By Jen Yamato
t’s taken two decades for Hollywood to zero in on Bronx- born actor-producer Frank Grillo, whose latest fi lms include the hard-boiled Netfl ix thriller Wheelman and China’s blockbuster foreign-language Oscar contender Wolf Warrior 2. Action’s newest star doesn’t seem to mind the wait. I“I fi nd in LA that you ask people how they’re doing and the immediate answer is, ‘Oh, I’m very busy,’ as if busy is the goal,” a very busy Grillo, 52, told The Times over Tex-Mex in Austin, Texas, ahead of trips to Brazil, and a return to the States to fi lm bare- knuckle brawl pic Donnybrook — all before Christmas. “It’s like I’ve been starving for 20 years and all of a sudden I’m in the best restaurant in the world, but you’ve still got to control what you eat. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
“I’m way past an age of thinking, ‘Maybe the next thing is going to get me the next thing. … ‘All the things that I’m doing now I truly enjoy doing’”
Anthony Russo, who brought him into the Marvel Cinematic Universe playing the villainous Crossbones in their Captain America movies. “We were looking for an (actor) who had a charm that made the audience like him and feel like he’d be a potentially be an asset to Captain America, but who could also make a real turn, where you shock the audience: It turns out he’s a villain,” said Joe Russo, from the set of Avengers: Infi nity War. “It’s hard to fi nd actors with that level of charm who feel relatable and real,” he added. “Frank is an incredibly unique actor with a very gifted naturalism; he can convey a skewed morality that makes him relatable, even on the smallest level.” Wheelman, written and directed by Jeremy Rush, marks a notable reteam for Grillo and Carnahan — this time as producing partners, guiding the contained $6-million genre-thriller BecauseBecause II’I’mm a working guy, it’s been Gracie. Between movie shoots for humility and connectedness.” as everyman heroes driven toward from start to fi nish under the banner totoughugh sasayingaying no.” and press tours this year, he’s been Mining the emotional depths danger by deeper responsibilities. of their newly launched production SaSayingyinng nnoo has, however, freed travelling the world fi lming a Netfl ix beneath the traditionally masculine “I don’t think I’m going to be company, WarParty. Among their GrGrilloillo ttoo tatakek control of his own path. docuseries, tentatively titled Fight terrain of combat, genre and action doing the ‘math teacher who wants to upcoming projects is a remake of The At 552,2,, tthehe NNew York native who got World, in which he visits with stories has allowed Grillo to carve become a woman in Idaho’ stories,” Raid, set in Caracas, Venezuela, with hihiss ststarttaart totoilingi in TV and soaps is fi ghters from disparate cultures from out his own niche in an industry he smiled, sipping a Dos Equis in the Grillo set to star as an ex-Special fi nanallyallly leleadingad action vehicles of his Thailand to Myanmar to Mexico. overfl owing with actors waiting warm Texas midday sun. “I think this Forces soldier fi ghting his way owownwn with a new production shingle, “I am so curious about fi ghting, in for their moment. Coming off of is my trajectory, these action movies.” through a building full of hostiles to a new ststarringar fi lm, a globetrotting a holistic sense: What makes a man last year’s action-packed Captain He began his career with a two- get to his brother. dodocuseriescuserie about fi ght cultures or a woman (fi ght)?” off ered Grillo, America: Civil War and The Purge: year stint on Guiding Light, where he “Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, around ttheh world, and more on the who trains locally everywhere he Election Year, he concluded in met his wife, actress Wendy Moniz. Steve McQueen, those kinds of hohorizon.rizon. goes. “It’s hard to be a fi ghter; most August a three-season starring run But the heightened melodrama of icons — they looked like guys that DarkDark-haired- and chisel-jawed, fi ghters don’t make money. What’s on the MMA drama series Kingdom, soap acting wasn’t for him. were your dad’s friends, guys that with tthehe leonine build of a fi ghter and more painful than getting punched in which he played the patriarchal It was his work as a dirty NYPD didn’t have the traditional perfectly a New YYork City charisma that can in the face is the preparation, the owner of a Venice, California, cop in Gavin O’Connor’s 2008’s manicured, hair-gel pixie vibe of veer ffromro approachable to menacing training. It’s almost sadistic. These MMA gym. He can currently be Pride and Glory that fi rst sparked today,” said Carnahan. “I think in his sscreenc roles, he carries the are some of the most beautiful seen leading the Netfl ix original his friendship with fi lmmaker Joe what’s wonderful about him is that appreciationi of a hustler who hasn’t people, and I’m fascinated by what fi lm Wheelman as a getaway driver Carnahan, who would later cast he’s not an overnight sensation; it’s forgotten the dues he’s paid. At a time drives them.” stalking the streets of Boston with him as an oil worker facing down been a long time coming for him.” when work and real life seem to be In Myanmar, for example, he was hot cargo after a heist gone awry. his mortality and toxic masculinity Grillo unexpectedly found himself syncing up in holistic convergence, introduced to lethwei — “the art of More star turns are on the horizon, opposite Liam Neeson in 2012’s The big in China this year, where summer the father of three sons who moved to the nine limbs,” Grillo enthused. including Beyond Skyline, a sci-fi Grey. audiences made a record-breaking Los Angeles two years ago is grateful “Basically it’s elbows, fi sts, knees, action sequel in which he shares A memorable performance in hit out of homegrown action epic to be on the verge of his moment. legs, head. No gloves, bare-fi sted. the screen with Indonesian actor O’Connor’s 2011 MMA fi lm Warrior Wolf Warrior 2. Introduced to “It’s funny, because I’m 117 years Thousands of people go to the arenas. and stunt choreographer Iko Uwais also made Hollywood start to take fi lmmaker-star Jing Wu by the old!” quipped Grillo, musing over And what you learn is, as violent as it of The Raid. Both roles add family notice: Those roles landed Grillo Russo brothers, who consulted on what he describes as a surplus of is, all of these fi ghters are searching dynamics to the drama, pitting Grillo on the radar of fi lmmakers Joe and the military action fi lm, Grillo plays good fortune. “I’m a blue-collar guy, a merciless American supervillain self-educated. Something happens dubbed Big Daddy who faces off where the thing that you are and the against Wu’s patriotic hero. thing that you do somehow align, “What’s crazy is that I did this and it’s real, and it touches somebody movie by accident and it makes all who thinks, ‘I can connect to that this money, and now I have a little bit guy.’ I don’t look like Hollywood Guy. of juice in China,” he marvelled. I’m a regular guy.” The fi lm earned a whopping $851 Actual regular guys might million at the Chinese box offi ce, disagree. On a fall afternoon at a becoming the country’s highest- sidewalk cafe in Texas, he orders grossing fi lm of all time. In October, shrimp fajitas but apologetically China made it the country’s offi cial skips the tortillas thanks to a semi- foreign fi lm Oscar selection. strict regimen for an upcoming role, “There is something about my life perhaps the most actorly thing about — there is a symbiosis,” said Grillo. him. “Doesn’t that sound stupid?” he “I’m way past an age of thinking, laughs with a self-deprecating smile. ‘Maybe the next thing is going to get A wrestler in his youth, Grillo me the next thing. … ‘All the things started boxing at age 18 and trained that I’m doing now I truly enjoy in Brazilian jiujitsu under Rickson NEXT ATTRACTION: Frank Grillo in a scene from Wolf Warrior 2. doing.’” — Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY First-year WCM-Q students learn vital first responder skills
irst-year medical students at Weill to demonstrate the use of a spinal board. Dr Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Hany Kamel, HMC Associate Consultant in took their first steps towards Emergency Medicine, led the case scenarios attaining the core practical skills of station, in which students brainstormed doctors as they completed a day of responses to medical emergencies such as a FFirst Responder training at the college. seizure or a patient going into anaphylactic Guided by visiting Emergency Medicine shock. Dr Zahra Makki, who completed the professionals from Hamad Medical Pre-medical Program at WCM-Q, used her Corporation (HMC), the students received station to show students how to use the AED training in key practical First Responder machine. skills, such as delivering artificial Dr Makki, who then went on to graduate respiration, immobilising a patient, from a medical programme in Bahrain, is now applying dressings, slings and splints, and a Resident in the Emergency Department at using artificial external defibrillator (AED) HMC. She said: “It has been great to return machines. to WCM-Q to pass on some of the knowledge The Emergency First Responder Course I have gained. The students were extremely is something of a milestone for WCM-Q bright, enthusiastic and accomplished so it first-year medical students as it presents has been a great day of learning.” one of the first opportunities for putting First-year WCM-Q student Basem Ali into practice the theoretical knowledge of said: “It has been great to move from lectures medicine they have learned thus far. and textbooks to getting hands-on and On the course, students rotated through learning some practical skills. All of us are five stations. At the airway bag station, Dr studying medicine because we want to help Ram Kumar, HMC Emergency Medicine people and in emergency situations you get Fellow, used medical mannequins to to do that in a very immediate way, so this demonstrate how to open a patients’ airway course has been very gratifying.” and then keep it open using an instrument Dr Stella Major, WCM-Q’s Associate called an airway adjunct. They also learned Professor of Family Medicine in Clinical how to use a bag-valve mask (BVM) Medicine and Director of the Clinical Skills ventilator and to clear an airway using a and Simulation Lab, said: “It was impressive portable suction device. seeing how eager the students were to engage At the immobilisation station, Dr Ashwin and learn from the emergency medicine D Silvia, HMC Associate Consultant in physicians from HMC. They valued learning Emergency Medicine, worked with a many new skills, under expert guidance standardised patient – an actor playing and appreciated having access to all the the role of a patient – to train the students best teaching aids, task trainers, simulators to apply a pelvic binder and to safely and simulated patients, which are provided transfer a patient onto a scoop stretcher for to them through the Clinical Skills and evacuation. Meanwhile, Dr Omar al-Baroodi, Simulation Lab at WCM-Q. This course HMC Emergency Medicine Resident, used provides them with the basic foundations IN ACTION: First-year WCM-Q medical students learn to apply a splint on the Emergency standardised patients to show students how of how to respond safely to medical First Responder Course. to apply splints, bandages and arm slings and emergencies outside the hospital setting.”
HANDS-ON: The Emergency First Responder Course at the college uses medical mannequins to teach an array of practical skills. LEARNING: WCM-Q first-year students get to grips with a bag-valve mask ventilator. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY
CELEBRATIONS: The build-up to the celebration started weeks before and it culminated with a day dedicated entirely to everything Qatari. Doha College goes full Qatari to celebrate the National Day
Management, who spoke to the dancers who performed the Al Year 13 at Doha College: “Qatar students about the Qatar Rail Ardha for a spellbound audience. National Day symbolises the spirit Stations, and set them the task of The West Bay children and of pride and belonging to the completing classroom activities parents arrived to a campus country, feelings that have been that will enable them to design transformed overnight by the heightened within nationals and elements, or indeed the entirety of presence of a magnifi cent Majlis internationals alike over recent a Qatar Rail Station. The children tent. Inside, there was traditional months. It is a representation of rose to the challenge and came up bread being baked for the hungry our appreciation of Qatar’s history with a multitude of designs. little visitors, while a henna artist and a celebration of all that is to The Doha College ‘Fortes’ choir skilfully embellished the hands of come.” had the privilege of recording the hundreds. Year 12 Qatari student Lulwa Qatar National Anthem at the Chawki Nacef, Head of Arabic Ateeq al-Nasser said: “National Aspire Zone. Seventy children at Doha College, said about the day, for me, is by far the best representing 50 nationalities came importance of the day: ‘’Qatar day of the year, and I’m sure together to sing the song most National Day is a celebration of this year it’ll be better than ever. dear to Qatar, in an experience that what this country encompasses It’s amazing to see the many they will remember forever. as Qatari and Arab heritage. The nationalities in Doha College In the Secondary School, community of Doha College, with supporting and celebrating our the timetable included a Qatar its hundreds of students and staff beloved Qatar.” quiz, a calligraphy workshop, a from various nationalities, unite Dr Steff en Sommer, Principal performance of Arabic music by in embracing the rich cultural life of Doha College, expressed his DC students, a Qatari memorabilia this country off ers. Dari Qatar is a gratitude to the host country tudents and staff at celebration started weeks before sale, an Arab dress competition, a recognition of how we feel about and added: “The students have Doha College enjoyed and it culminated with a day display of Arabesque art, henna, Qatar. As guests, we are grateful done so well to bring Qatar into an immersive Qatari dedicated entirely to everything signing of His Highness the Emir’s for the generosity of our host the college. I am proud to see experience, complete Qatari. portrait, an Arabic Food Festival, a country.’’ how incredibly extensive their with the most diverse The day kicked off in Primary Turkish ice-cream stand, a Falcon Here is what Qatar National knowledge of Qatar is, and how Saspects of the Qatari culture and with a visit from Jon Dolan, corner, and a surprise visit from a Day means to Eman al-Sulaiti, much they enjoy taking part in the heritage. The build-up to the Project Director at Astad Project troupe of Qatari traditional sword an exceptional Qatari student in Qatari traditions.” 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY
ARTISTIC: BeoSound Shape is a wall-mounted, modular speaker system made ATTENDANCE: The launch was held at the Anima Gallery at The Pearl-Qatar, and attended by prestigious guests, of hexagonal tiles that can be placed creatively on the wall in every imaginable design experts and members of the media. size and pattern. 51 East, Bang & Olufsen launch BeoSound Shape ifty One East and Bang & Olufsen the sound performance and visual design. The BeoSound Core connectivity hub, needed. The launch event was held during the have launched the new BeoSound As a real-life wall of sound, BeoSound Shape hidden behind a hexagonal tile, enables same time Anima Gallery is hosting the artistic Shape, a wall-mounted wireless off ers immersive music staging as the perfect wireless streaming of high quality music from work for the international Chinese artist speaker system for design conscious mood setter, while at the same time off ering your mobile device via streaming technologies Zheng Lu. music lovers – delivering immersive unique resonance dampening features, ideal such as AirPlay, Chromecast built-in or Zheng Lu’s work is a symphony of shapes soundF staging, a customisable design and for large multipurpose rooms. Bluetooth, playing diff erent music in diff erent and characters, spaces, light and shadows, one integrated noise dampers for improved room Not only is the layout of BeoSound Shape rooms or letting one tune fl ow throughout the can easily imagine the tremendous workload acoustics. The launch was held at the Anima completely customisable, the speaker system house. among the characters’ transcriptions, Gallery at The Pearl-Qatar, and attended also off ers an array of colours and textiles During the event as well, and for the fi rst trans-printing and re-grouping, as well as by prestigious guests, design experts and to choose from. The colour palette includes time in the gulf, Fifty One East and Bang & the cutting, welding and polishing of metals. esteemed members of the media. Parisian Night Blue, Purple Heart, Infantry Olufsen revealed the BeoVision Eclipse, “The His characters appear in textual form and BeoSound Shape is a wall-mounted, Green, Brazilian Clay, Wild Dove Grey and the ultimate TV experience”. the meanings surface after the regrouping, modular speaker system made of hexagonal classic Black. Trained professionals are available to assist providing us with an opportunity and space of tiles that can be placed creatively on the wall This unique piece is designed to create a with every facet of BeoSound Shape, from imagination. in every imaginable size and pattern. The crisp and precise soundscape with the vocal design to installation. The team can explain All Bang & Olufsen products are available at system consists of a combination of speakers, performer in the centre and the instruments to the technology, demonstrate the advantages, the Bang & Olufsen store in Lagoona Mall on amplifi ers and acoustic damper tiles that scale the sides. It is called the ‘Band on the wall’. and guide the customer to the right solution the fi rst fl oor.
Qatar National Day celebrations at Sharq Village & Spa
Sharq Village & Spa is celebrating the Qatar National Day with local festivities and an authentic Qatari brunch and dinner buff et at Al Liwan restaurant, including homegrown traditional recipes and a celebratory ambiance. The brunch will begin tomorrow from 12:30pm to 4pm. The dinner will be from 6:30pm to 11pm. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 MOTORING COMMUNITY Toyota GAZOO Racing takes record-breaking victory
oyota GAZOO Racing has won for the fi fth time in the nine-race 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) seasonT with an impressive victory in the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain. The #8 TS050 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson, and Kazuki Nakajima won by more than a lap in a race which marked one of the competitor’s fi nal LMP1 appearance in WEC. Victory for the #8 drivers marked the fi rst time since 1990 that a car crew has won fi ve races during a season of WEC or its predecessor, the World Sportscar Championship. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Offi ce, Toyota Motor Corporation, said: “There is no better reason to rejoice than our region witnessing Toyota GAZOO Racing’s historic achievement with fi ve wins in a season. Our experienced and dedicated teams of drivers, engineers, pit crew and all other support staff have showcased a phenomenal performance to manifest and emphasise Toyota cars’ unmatched endurance and reliability. The remarkable victory of our teams gives us extra motivation to innovate and create ‘ever-better cars’ to surpass expectations of our loyal customers. I cannot thank our fans FEAT: Victory for the #8 drivers marked the first time since 1990 that a car crew has won five races during a season of WEC or its predecessor, the World enough for their amazing support Sportscar Championship. throughout the series, which helped tremendously in achieving and Mike also got past to establish a this decisive victory.” Toyota one-two. Commenting on the team’s At the fi rst pit stops, the two achievement, Hisatake Murata, TS050 hybrid electric vehicles Team President, said: “It is chose diff erent strategies; José fantastic to fi nish the season with a María took the wheel of the #7 on victory. I am proud of the team for new tires while Sébastien stayed their work to prepare a competitive in the cockpit of the #8 and only car for this race and then to fi nish refuelled, retaining his lead. the job in the race. At the end of a After an hour, darkness fell, and long season, I want to say thank the diff ering tire strategies began you to all the competitors, offi cials, to play out. Just before one-third and fans who are part of our WEC distance, Kazuki took over the #8 family. I also would like to thank with fresh tires and dropped to our competitors for being strong. second, although within a few laps We have enjoyed fi ghting with them he overtook José, on used rubber, over the last four seasons, and I for the lead. hope the fans have enjoyed it too.” The team was pushing for a An unfortunate contact with a one-two fi nish until the #7 car, competitor car took the #7 TS050 with Kamui at the wheel, fell out hybrid electric vehicle of Mike of contention with three hours Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and completed. Kamui and the #92 José María López out of the victory rival car made contact at turn one, fi ght and they fi nished fourth. causing a right rear puncture and The race began in daylight, bodywork damage to the #7. and Sébastien led the Toyota During the resulting safety car, challenge after moving into third the mechanics worked quickly to strategy gave the #1 rival car a one minute going into the fi nal lead, so Sébastien took over with a on the fi rst lap in the #8, with Mike repair the #7 and return it to the temporary advantage, but Anthony, two hours, and Anthony recorded no-risk approach and safely took running fourth in the #7 and both race, having lost six minutes. It now at the wheel of the #8, was in impressive lap times to extend the the chequered fl ag for Toyota’s 16th cars putting pressure on other dropped to fourth place, two laps hot pursuit and his pressure paid advantage, lapping competitor cars win in its 48th WEC race. Mike competitor cars. off the lead held by Kazuki. off when the leader hit a competitor in the process. brought the #7 home, after a stop- After 30 minutes, Sébastien took With the four-hour mark car and pitted for repairs. That left At the fi nal driver change, the go penalty for the earlier collision, the lead from the #1 competitor car, approaching, an alternative pit the #8 car with a lead of more than #8 car was comfortably in the in fourth, three laps behind. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY HEALTH A cup of hot tea every day may keep glaucoma away
our morning cup of tea of California, Los Angeles, was developed the condition. may have more power quoted as saying by Live Science. They were asked how often than you thought. However, the researchers noted and how much they had drunk Researchers have that this was an observational of caffeinated and decaffeinated found that drinking a study, and therefore, no firm drinks, including soft drinks Ycup of hot tea at least once a day conclusions can be drawn about and iced tea, over the preceding may lower the risk of developing cause and effect. 12 months, using a validated glaucoma, one of the leading “Further research is needed to questionnaire. causes of blindness worldwide. establish the importance of these The researchers found that hot Glaucoma causes fluid findings,” the researchers said. tea drinkers were 74 per cent less pressure to build up inside the The researchers looked at likely to have glaucoma. eye, damaging the optic nerve. data from a National Health and But no such associations were It currently affects 57.5 million Nutrition Examination Survey found for coffee — caffeinated or people worldwide, and is expected (NHANES) in the US. decaffeinated — decaffeinated tea, to increase to 65.5 million by This is a nationally iced tea or soft drinks. 2020. representative annual survey Tea contains antioxidants The study, published of around 10,000 people that and anti-inflammatory and online in the British Journal includes interviews, physical neuroprotective chemicals, which of Ophthalmology, found that examinations and blood samples, have been associated with a compared with those who did not designed to gauge the health and lowered risk of serious conditions, drink hot tea every day, those who nutritional status of US adults and including heart disease, cancer did, had a lower glaucoma risk. children. and diabetes, the researchers said. The new findings show The survey also included eye And previous research has that lifestyle changes could tests for glaucoma. Among the suggested that oxidation and help prevent vision loss from 1,678 participants who had full neurodegeneration may be glaucoma, lead study author eye test results, including photos, involved in the development of Anne Coleman of the University 84 (five per cent) adults had glaucoma, they added. – IANS MEDICINAL: Tea contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective chemicals, the research notes.
Colouring books for adults The study, published in the with the person colouring. can help reduce stress Canadian Art Therapy Association In the other exercise, participants Healthy diet may boost Arvidsson, from The Sahlgrenska Journal, showed that colouring alone were put in an “open studio” self-esteem among children Academy, at the University of Spending some time with does have some positive eff ect, even situation, where an art therapist Gothenburg in Sweden. colouring books after a tough day though it not be as potent as art was present and able to facilitate Children following a healthy diet “Our fi ndings suggest that a at work can help you feel better, therapy. the session, as well as provide consisting of fruits and vegetables, healthy diet can improve well-being although it may not leave as lasting The researchers ran two, separate guidance and support to process the while limiting intake of refi ned in children,” Arvidsson added. impact on your mood as actual art 40-minute exercises, one consisting experience and artwork. sugars and fat, may have better self- For the study, published in the therapy can, new research suggests. of pure colouring and the other The participants were able to make esteem and fewer emotional and journal BMC Public Health, the team “The main takeaway is that involving direct input from an art any type of art they wished, whether strong peer relationships, according examined 7,675 children two to nine colouring has some limited benefi ts therapist, to see if one of the other led it involved colouring, sketching, to a study. years of age from eight European like reducing stress and negative to signifi cant diff erences in mood and doodling, or working with modeling The fi ndings showed that better countries — Belgium, Cyprus, mental states,” said one of the stress levels. clay. well-being was associated with Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, researchers Girija Kaimal, Assistant Every participant — ranging in As the participants worked on consumption of fruit and vegetables, Spain and Sweden. Professor at Drexel University in age from 19 to 67 — took part in each their piece, the art therapists created sugar and fat in accordance with The children were given a healthy Philadelphia, US. exercise. art as well, and were available to dietary guidelines. dietary adherence score (HDAS) “But it does not shift anything else In the pure colouring exercise, the assist the participants if they asked Moreover, fi sh intake 2-3 times based on how closely they followed of substance, develop relationships, participants coloured in a pattern for it. per week was also associated with fi ve guidelines: limiting sugar, nor result in any personal or design. Although an art therapist Each person took standardised better self-esteem and no emotional limiting fat, preferencing whole development,” Kaimal added. was in the room, they did not interact surveys before and after their and peer problems. Intake of whole meal over refi ned grains, eating sessions that ranked their stress meal products was also associated 400-500gm of fruits and vegetables levels and feelings. with no peer problems. a day, and fi sh 2-3 times a week. Perceived stress levels went down “We found that in young children A higher Healthy Dietary by at roughly the same levels for both there is an association between Adherence Score (HDAS) was exercises – 10 per cent for colouring; adherence to healthy dietary associated with better self-esteem 14 per cent for open studio. guidelines and better psychological and fewer emotional and peer Negative mental states also well-being, which includes fewer problems such as having fewer showed similar decreases in levels emotional problems, better friends or being picked on or bullied, – roughly a seven per cent decrease relationships with other children in children regardless of body for colouring; six per cent for open and higher self-esteem,” said Louise weight, two years later. – IANS studio, the study said. But the art therapists’ open studio sessions resulted in “more empowerment, creativity and improved mood, which are signifi cant for individuals striving to improve their quality of life and make lasting change”, Kaimal said. Often, the now-ubiquitous adult colouring books advertise themselves as “art therapy.” But actual art therapists contend that such a claim is misleading, that true art therapy is about growth and relationships and SOOTHING: The study says spending some time with colouring books after not simply about “feeling better.” – NATURAL: The findings show that better well-being is associated with a tough day at work can help one feel better. IANS consumption of fruit and vegetables. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.
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Sudoku
Bound And Gagged
Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN 1. Disregard it as a price 1. Nothing swelling up in the reduction (8) capital (6) 5. Penny got dressed and 2. About metal, for instance, investigated (6) that’s smooth and glossy (6) 9. The flower, figure out, is 3. The shortest possible flatter (6,2) movement in a dance? (7) 10. A king from Borneo (6) 4. The sense to give a refusal to 12. Light Oriental money the the Americans (4) soldier returned (6) 6. Some sandpapering needed 13. Writer from Port Said (8) after strenuous exercise? (3- 15. Fear of arrest (12) 4) 18. Behaving like the adulterer 7. Rubs out ‘it is an rather than the letter writer? inflammation’ (8) (12) 8. Indicating that one’s 23. I am upset by form of snail withdrawing paper currency? seen in an old vessel (8) (8) 24. South African holding a type 11. Around Holyhead, was out to of shirt and hat (6) create a fiasco (4-3) 26. Show signs of being cold in 14. New chair, in the current Answers break (6) environment, seems 27. Abandoned one mother and primitive (7) Wordsearch Codeword boy outside (8) 16. Guessed Reims would be 28. Strike out ‘allowed in the relocated in the South of river’ (6) France? (8) 29. They have appeared without 17. He has some responsibility her underwear, the beasts (8) authorised (8) 19. Have the look of a police officer (7) 20. Be careful - it’s your own concern (4,3) 21. Attitude of man going to church (6) 22. Marks for classes (6) 25. Celebration a convict turned up for (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
ACROSS: 1 Goes in for 6 Stamp DOWN: 1 Gross 2 Elaborate 3 In 9 Omaha 10 Obstinate 11 Stood addition 4 Flopped 5 Restore up for 12 Mere 14 Started 15 6 Slip 7 Aware 8 Pretended Encored 17 Cheroot 19 Dragged 13 Scrape home 14 Sackcloth 20 Core 22 Apparently 25 Off 16 Right-hand 18 Tapered 19 course 26 Orate 27 Haste 28 Drawers 21 Rufus 23 Yield 24 Distended. Love. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE What people want technology to do in 2018 and beyond
f you want a robot to earn requirements on next generation an income for you in the connectivity,” Bjorn said. future so that you can spend More than half of the current the winters holidaying in users of intelligent voice assistants sun-soaked beaches and the believe that we will use body Isummers in a cool hill station, you language, expression, intonation are not alone. Nearly half of the and touch to interact with tech people in the world have similar devices as if they were fellow expectations, according to a new humans. About two out of three survey. people think this will happen While 32 per cent working people within just three years, the report do not think they need a job to said. develop a meaningful life, 40 per More than 60 per cent of cent would like a robot that works consumers would like earphones and earns income for them, freeing that translate languages in up leisure time, according to the real time. About half want the Ericsson consumer trends report technology to block out a family for 2018 and beyond. member’s snoring. The report compiled “10 hot Half of the consumers surveyed consumer trends” on the basis of an said Artifi cial Intelligence would online survey of 5,141 Internet users be useful to check facts posted on across the globe. The survey was social networks. carried out in October 2017. More than 80 per cent believe The results point to a paradigm “Today, you have to know all the Bjorn, Head of Research, Ericsson complex human interaction that in only fi ve years, long-lasting shift as consumers expect digital intricacies of the devices you use. ConsumerLab. data to cloud-based processing, batteries will put an end to charging technology to increasingly operate But in the future, the devices will “For this to become a reality, and respond intuitively within concerns, according to the report. on human terms. know you instead,” said Michael devices must be able to relay milliseconds, increasing — IANS
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
Don’t take anything too seriously today. People may be careless with Yes, it’s your turn now. Perhaps you’ve been waiting for something, Don’t get too bogged down in details today. If you keep trying to their words and end up hurting feelings or even breaking hearts. but the timing hasn’t been right. Perhaps there has been a mental or perfect every aspect of the package before you send it out, you’ll Don’t read too deeply into what’s said. Your overanalysing of the physical roadblock in the way. Wait no longer. The time is here. Step end up missing the boat and the package won’t go at all. Keep things situation could lead you to suspect scenarios that have no basis in up and say your peace. Don’t make excuses and don’t hold back. The moving quickly. Don’t worry so much about insignificant matters. reality. more you contribute, the more richly you’ll be rewarded.
CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
You may be talking a lot today, but that’s natural. You have a great You may find it hard to stick to a task today. Your mind may feel Go out and play today. Escape your work mode and have fun. Drive deal to say, so why not say it? You’ll have your way with very little fragmented. It may be hard to focus. If this is the case, don’t worry someplace new and take a long walk outside with friends. You have eff ort. Enjoy yourself and feel free to treat yourself in the way you too much about it. Perhaps it’s the Universe telling you that it’s OK a lot of energy, so share your enthusiasm with others. There’s an deserve to be treated. Respect yourself and others will respect you. not to focus. Keep things light and carefree. There’s no need to stress exciting buzz in the air that you should tap into and contribute to. Sit up straight and be proud of who you are. out about something that only exists in your mind. Take a break from the mundane and have an adventure.
LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Get some of your thoughts on paper today. Communicate your You’re the certified expert on many topics, so spread your Don’t worry so much about others today. Your job is to have fun. feelings in a journal or write letters or e-mails to people you haven’t knowledge around. Others will attend to your words. Use them Keep things balanced by not delving too deeply into one specific seen in a while. Keep the tone light. You have a lot of information to carefully. You may jump from subject to subject, but that’s OK. The topic or project. The aspects indicate variety, so spend some time on share whether you realise it or not. This is a good day to dress up, go unexpected adventures you encounter will keep you entertained. many things. You may discover an untapped talent or a new interest. out, and have fun. Share a meal with friends and save your worries Don’t worry about the consequences. Go out and have fun. The Enjoy the exploration. for another day. energy of the day is electric! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
If you don’t express yourself today, people might get the impression This is a great day to shop. Join friends and hit the stores to add You may feel like you’re slowly plowing through mud, but things that something is wrong. The person you’re talking to may think that more beauty and pleasurable items to your life. Stay away from the are starting to look up. A weight has been lifted and you’re ready to he or she is boring you. Contribute something to the conversation. cheap and shoddy. You deserve quality. Turn the expedition into a take flight. You might soon be back to your old self again. At the very Strong opinions are flying, and yours is as valid as anyone else’s. social event and have fun. You’ll have a great time with your friends least, it somehow feels easier to be you. The time is right to throw a Keep it lively and witty. even if you don’t buy anything. party or hang out with a large group of friends. Sunday, December 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Prince Harry to wed Actress Meghan Markle on May 19
rince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Prince Harry and Markle have been dating (American actress) wedding will since July 2016 and made their fi rst public be held on May 19 next year, appearance as a couple in September. Kensington Palace announced on The couple will live in Nottingham Cottage Friday. on the grounds of London’s Kensington Palace, PThe couple confi rmed their engagement last the offi cial residence of the Duke and Duchess month and said the wedding ceremony would of Cambridge. take place on a Saturday at St. George’s Chapel, They opened up for the fi rst time about their Windsor Castle. relationship in an interview last month when The date breaks with tradition as royal Prince Harry told the BBC that his late mother, weddings usually take place on a weekday, the Princess Diana, would have been “over the BBC reported. The royal family will pay for the moon” about the pair’s engagement. wedding, including the service, music, fl owers Prince Harry designed the engagement ring and reception. himself. It features a diamond from Botswana Earlier this week, Kensington Palace accompanied by two smaller diamonds from announced the couple will be spending Diana’s jewellery collection, which the Prince Christmas together at Sandringham with said he wanted to include “to make sure she’s Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the with us on this crazy journey together”. – ROYAL WEDDING: Kensington Palace announced the date of the wedding on Friday. royal family. IANS
Will watch Padmavati create such a ruckus on a ‘maybe’?” Newton from India no matter when it He believes it is a “win-win out of Oscar race, releases: Anurag Basu for everybody” as “all of them team still proud are getting the benefi t of the Director Anurag Basu, who controversy”. India’s official entry for the fi nds it bizarre that the whole “I don’t think Sanjay Leela Best Foreign Language Film at the controversy around Sanjay Bhansali should be worried because Oscars 2018, Newton, is out of Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati is his fi lm is delayed, as he has many the race for the honour. But the based merely on perception and fans, like myself, who will watch movie’s team is feeling far from assumption, says he will watch the the fi lm no matter when it releases,” defeated. period drama whenever it releases. Basu added. The Academy of Motion Picture Basu was at an event where he Known for movies like Life in a... Arts and Sciences on Thursday met 40 children — who are fi ghting Metro, Gangster and Barfi !, Basu announced that nine features cancer — from the Tata Memorial said he is currently working on a out of 92 will advance to the next Centre. He was asked to comment few projects simultaneously. round of voting in the Foreign on the Padmavati controversy. “But I will announce the Language Film category for the “I think this is bizarre and funny. schedule very soon as to when 90th Academy Awards, according When the fi rst time the attack which project will come out.” to the official website of the (against the makers) happened, the On the trend of biopics, he said: Oscars. fi rst thing that came to my mind “It’s a good thing that people are Newton, directed by Amit V was ‘Do they know the script? getting inspired by biographies. Masurkar and starring the stellar Have they read it?’ The entire Nowadays, people don’t read, so all Rajkummar Rao in a story set controversy is based on perception they grasp about life is from fi lms.” against the backdrop of elections and assumption and what could be Basu’s last fi lm as a director and in the world’s largest democracy, more funny than this? The whole writer was Jagga Jasoos, featuring was not a part of it. thing is based on ‘Maybe’ and I Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor. – Masurkar said: “The Foreign fi nd it really bizarre. How can they IANS Film Category is like the PROUD: Director Amit V Masurkar says The Foreign Film Category is like the Olympics. We are competing Olympics. with the best in the world, so it’s extremely tough. The response When the film was chosen as Foreign Language Film category from Academy members to India’s Oscar entry by the Film for Oscars this time include: A Newton was very positive and Federation of India, there was Fantastic Woman (Chile), In the we are grateful to everyone who buzz that it was inspired by a 2001 Fade (Germany), On Body and supported us on this journey. Iranian movie titled Secret Ballot. Soul (Hungary), Foxtrot (Israel), “The experience has enriched At that time, Mehta, who has The Insult (Lebanon), Loveless us and has encouraged me to push worked closely with Rajkummar (Russia), Felicite (Senegal), The my limits each time I make a new on award-winning films like Wound (South Africa) and The film.” Shahid and City Lights, had Square (Sweden). Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, spoken out in favour of the Final nominations for all who has always lent unrelenting Newton team. categories of the 90th Academy support his blue-eyed boy Mehta’s latest Twitter post on Awards will be announced on Rajkummar and Newton — even Friday also found support from January 23. The Oscars ceremony when it was caught in a plagiarism filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who will be held on March 4 at the row, also said that missing the was at the forefront of slamming Dolby Theatre. Oscar bus changes nothing for the plagiarism claims against the So far, Mother India, Salaam this film’s credentials. film’s makers. He had contacted Bombay! and Lagaan: Once Upon Mehta, claimed he was trolled Secret Ballot producer Marco a Time in India are the only Indian after Newton was ousted from the Mueller to take his feedback on films that made it to the top five competition, tweeted: “Oscars or the similarities. in the Best Foreign Language Film no Oscars, it remains one of the “There is not even a hint of category at the Academy Awards, finest films made in our country plagiarisation,” Mueller had told him. but none have won the honour. – CANDID: The director finds the whole controversy bizarre. in a long time.” The shortlisted films for the IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, December 17, 2017 COMMUNITY An amalgamation of the new and the experienced The ‘Colours of Desert’ exhibition at Qatar Foundation’s Recreation Centre features the works of 26 artists from diff erent backgrounds in Qatar. By Mudassir Raja
RIBBON-CUTTING: Indian Ambassador P Kumaran inaugurates the exhibition along with Louise Cutajar, the guest of honour. Photos by Jayaram TRADITION: The painting by Parveena Khan.
he ‘Colours of Desert’ the ambassador said, “This is artists. The opportunities allow the exhibition was the second time I am visiting the artists to shine in the real world as inaugurated at Qatar artwork exhibition. Each one practicing artists.” Foundation’s Recreation (artwork) tells a story. I am happy She noted, “From the MAPS Centre hall on Thursday to see Indian artists doing so well. platform, I always try to bridge gap evening.T The exhibition is being I thank the MAPS for providing between institutions and artists. organised by the Qatar-based art an opportunity and platform to I encourage young artists to come community, Middle-East Art and new and young artists to express forward. For this exhibition, I Silk Painters (MAPS). themselves and to improve their have included many new artists As many as 26 artists from works.” showing their works for the fi rst diff erent backgrounds living Appreciating the organisers, the time. None of the new entries are in Qatar are taking part in the ambassador added, “I would also full-time artists. Some of them exhibition that is the fi fth edition appreciate the Qatar Foundation in are working ladies and other are of the Art and Painting Group terms of extending logistic support housewives.” Exhibition by MAPS. The month- and providing them the platform The visitors showed keen interest long exhibition is displaying some to bring the artists together so that in almost all artworks. However very beautiful artworks by talented people like us can appreciate these a painting showing a young new artists and by experienced artworks in Qatar.” Qatari girl in traditional dress and seasoned painters. Speaking on the occasion as the jewellery outside her house got A good number of people from guest of honour, Louise Cutajar, immediate attention. The work is a diff erent cultures were present director of Events, Strategy creation of Karen Sinclair from the at the opening ceremony of the and Planning Division at Qatar Caribbean. She has been working in exhibition. The visitors took great Museum, said, “MAPS provides Qatar for over six years. interest in the works of new and a good opportunity [to young Talking to Community, Karen budding artists. The artists, on artists] to express themselves. said, “I love to do art. I have been the other hand, were also very Some people have natural skills of doing artworks on tropical islands happy over getting recognition creation and others have more of and on Arabic life. I try to blend and appreciation. The hosts gave technical skills. One can learn skills both things. I wanted to capture certifi cates and medals to the but creation and design are within the emotion, motion, and passion artists taking part in the exhibition. you. The artists here have the skill of colour in my painting. I was The chief guest on the occasion of creativity. There is so much inspired by a photo of a Qatari was P Kumaran, Ambassador of diversity at display here. I am very friend of my daughter, but I have India to Qatar. After cutting the impressed. I encourage everybody. changed her face in my painting.” COLOURS: The painting by Karen Sinclair. ribbon and opening the exhibition, I appreciate MAPS and they should Another painting that captured the ambassador went around the keep going.” attention of the visitors was an Talking to Community, Khan express themselves. I started in exhibit to study the works on show. While talking to Community, old Arab man shown as a pearl said, “I am a self-taught artist. 2007. This is my first exhibition. He talked to the artists, discussed Rashmi Agarwal, founding trader. The painting is the work of My love for colours comes I have painted an old Qatari pearl their work, and appreciated their president of MAPS Qatar, said, Parveena A Khan, a young Pakistani naturally to me. I have been trader busy in his work. I wanted talents. “I always believe that exhibitions woman born and brought up in teaching art to children. I think to show how people before used to In his speech as the chief guest, serve as stepping stones for aspiring Qatar. art is one way for children to work in Qatar.”