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FIGHTING THE ODDS: Kerri De Nies worries about Gregory, but is confident her son will live a long life. She gives credit to mothers who lost their sons to ALD and lobbied to get newborn screening approved.

COVER Heat rising STORY Moms of children with rare brain disorder push for wider newborn screening. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.13am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.30am Zuhr (noon) 11.21am Asr (afternoon) 2.42pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.14pm Isha (night) 6.44pm

Mahanubhavudu cares about him. He is the kind of person who would not let USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTION: Maruthi Dasari his mother feed him if she is not well. He cares more about CAST: Vennela Kishore, Nasser, Mehreen Pirzada hygiene than love. A character with a trait like this could SYNOPSIS: A man suff ering from an Obsessive easily turn into a caricature, and Mahanubhavudu dances on Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for cleanliness comes to terms the edge quite a few times; but thanks to Sharwanand and with his situation and gets rid of the condition. We begin Maruthi, the narrative always remains in the safe zone. to understand that because of his OCD for cleanliness and hygiene, Anand has never felt the touch of anyone who THEATRES: Landmark, Royal Plaza, The Mall Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

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Kingsman: The Golden Circle SYNOPSIS: When their headquarters organisation in the US. These two elite DIRECTION: Matthew Vaughn are destroyed and the world is held secret organisations must band together CAST: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, hostage, the Kingsman’s journey leads to defeat a common enemy. Mark Strong them to the discovery of an allied spy THEATRE: The Mall ote Unquo u te Q Love is The Mall Cinema (1): (1): My Little Pony: The Movies an act of endless Mahanubhavudu (Telugu) 2.15pm; (2D) 3pm; My Little Pony: The My Little Pony: The Movies (2D) Movies (2D) 5pm; The Foreigner forgiveness, a tender look 4:45pm; Kingsman: The Golden (2D) 7:15pm; The Foreigner (2D) which becomes a habit. Circle (2D) 6:30pm; Solo (Tamil) Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 4:15pm; The 9:15pm; The Foreigner (2D) 9pm; The Foreigner (2D) 11:45pm. Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 6pm; Solo 11:15pm. The Mall Cinema (2): My Little (Malayalam) 8pm; Solo (Tamil) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): - Peter Ustinov Pony: The Movies (2D) 2:15pm; 11pm. The Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 2:15pm; The Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 4pm; LANDMARK CINEMA (1): (2): Chef () 4pm; The Foreigner The Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 5:45pm; My Little Pony: The Movies (2D) (2D) 6:30pm; Solo (Malayalam) The Foreigner (2D) 7:30pm; The 3pm; My Little Pony: The Movies 8:30pm; Solo (Tamil) 11:15pm. Foreigner (2D) 9:30pm; Chef (2D) 5pm; The Foreigner (2D) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): (Hindi) 11:30pm. 7pm; The Foreigner (2D) 9pm; The Solo (Malayalam) 2:30pm; The The Mall Cinema (3): Solo Foreigner (2D) 11pm. Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 5:15pm; The Community Editor (Malayalam) 2pm; Chef (Hindi) LANDMARK CINEMA (1): (3): Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 7pm; Flatliners Kamran Rehmat 4:45pm; Flatliners (2D) 7:15pm; The Son Of Bigfoot (2D) 2:15pm; (2D) 9pm; Chef (Hindi) 11pm. e-mail: [email protected] Judwaa 2 (Hindi) 9pm; Solo Chef (Hindi) 4pm; Flatliners (2D) Asian Town Cinema: Solo Telephone: 44466405 (Malayalam) 11:30pm. 6:30pm;(Chef (Hindi) 8:30pm; Solo (Malayalam) 5:30, 6:30, 8:15, 9:15, LANDMARK CINEMA (1): (1): (Malayalam) 11pm. 11pm & 12am; Solo (Tamil), 5:30, Fax: 44350474 The Foreigner (2D) 2:15pm; The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 8:15 & 11pm; Chef (Hindi) 6:30pm. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS

Art Attack – Silk Art Painting Workshop When: Tomorrow Discover the art in you and bond with the family with silk art painting! Open to all from ages 16 and up. The fee of QR250 includes all the materials for the workshop. For inquiries, call 3300-3839 or register on registration@ atelierqatar.com

Evolution Sports Qatar WHERE: Evolution Sports WHEN: Ongoing most famous psychologist in the country. Evolution Sports will mark its anniversary by hosting a number of exciting events His work precedes him, so much that he throughout 2017 as well as some amazing promotions, ten years on from when the club was had a Hollywood movie made about him. formed on Sepember 1, 2007. The club has been working with a panel of coaches and directors With millions of views on his TED talks and to plan the events which will be announced over the coming months. Members should several books and studies taught in colleges look forward to a variety of diff erent occasions, suitable for all ages so the whole family can and universities around the world, this is an get involved in the birthday celebrations. To kick-off things off , Evolution Sports recently opportunity not to be missed. For further launched their 10-year anniversary logo. The emblem has been designed by Toyan Greaves, information, please contact info@passareuk. the man behind the original Evolution Sports logo and will be used on all documentation, both com online and offl ine for the next 12 months.

Skate Girls of Kabul Exhibition Beginners Kufi c for Women TIME: 8pm onwards WHERE: Katara WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art, In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest WHEN: Until Oct 20 Education Centre in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta Doha Film Institute Presents Series Award winning photographer Jessica WHEN: Until Oct 29 nights around. The organisers say, “We’ve Lab Fulford-Dobson will present her critically- TIME: 5pm got the setup sorted to get you feeling the WHERE: Katara acclaimed series of portraits, Skate Girls The word ‘Kufi c’ is related to the city of the Caribbean vibe. Along with our resident band WHEN: Oct 12-16 of Kabul in her fi rst show in the Middle same name in Iraq, Kufa, and was developed Earthkry all the way from Jamaica, we have so TIME: 9:30 am East. Presented by Qatar Museums, the from Hijazi script. Many Qur’ans are written many big names in the Reggae scene lined up Working in partnership with the IFP, the exhibition will be at the QM Gallery Katara. in Kufi c calligraphy, which is characterised at this huge beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 Web Series lab is meant to discover and foster The portraits tell the extraordinary story by its bold and vertical letters and comes in at the door. For more information, please call new talents working with serialised content of Afghan girls who took up skateboarding, several types (for example eastern Kufi c or 44460105. in Qatar and other Mena countries. The lab thanks to Skateistan, an Afghan charity western Kufi c). Join MIA to learn this early is an intensive one-week ‘bootcamp’ which that provides skate parks as a hook to get and beautiful script. Train like a superhero focuses on the main aspects of a serialised children from disadvantaged families back WHERE: Aspire Zone project created on all platforms and formats into the educational system. The striking Qatar World Superbike Championship WHEN: Ongoing including, but not limited to, television and images bring to life the hopeful spirit of these 2017 Kids Classes Now Open! Train like a web series, VR, or app-based work. young girls that show a new perspective and WHERE: Losail Circuit, Losail, Doha superhero at CrossFit Doha! CrossFit holds dimension to skateboarding culture – one WHEN: Nov 2- 4 a variety of disciplines from weightlifting Eff ective Presentation And Public that shows strength in the face of adversity. TIME: 4pm-5pm to calisthenics to gymnastics. This will help Speaking The Losail International Circuit once again your kids excel in sports & retain the healthy WHERE: HBKU Student Center, Doha will host the fi nal round of the WorldSBK, the & fi t lifestyle! Support your kids’ natural urge WHEN: Until Oct 17 Qatar Round. As previous years, the event will for physical activities & train like a superhero, TIME: 5pm be held at night under the fl oodlight system at CrossFit Doha’s in demand Kids Classes A community course that helps attendees of the circuit and the MOTUL FIM Superbike today! CrossFit Doha is located at Aspire learn valuable skills required for success in World Championship is sure to be an exciting Zone Sports City. For more information, call a challenging business environment. The and unpredictable last round. This year the 44138484. course teaches attendees how to present event will be from Thursday to Saturday. eff ectively, appropriately and clearly in all Dance & Fitness Classes situations at work. Imperial Threads: Motifs and Artisans WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57, WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Bin Omran Public Speaking Classes WHEN: Until November 4 WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Sharq Capital This exhibition focuses on the exchange Atelier is the newest music and arts school WHEN: Oct 18 of artistic and material cultures between in Doha that off ers dance and fitness classes Time: 6:30pm – 9pm the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. for kids to adults such as ballet, hiphop, salsa, Do you fi nd it diffi cult to give a good Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece carpets, tango, and other Latin dances, Zumba, Tae presentation? Are you afraid to speak in among other artworks, from , Iran and Kwon Do, Yoga, kickboxing. public? Get trained by experts to be a good , these objects will be contextualised Contact at [email protected] speaker! Smedley Toastmasters is conducting within the historical circumstances of or 33003839. a six-session speech-craft programme that politics and artistic production of their time, teaches new members to speak confi dently. primarily from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Reggae Nights every Sunday The sessions will include topics such as WHERE: Sheraton Grand Doha improving voice quality, using eff ective Breakdance Classes WHEN: Every Sunday body language and gestures and sharpening WHEN: Sun-Wed TIME: 9pm writing skills using rhetorical devices and Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture Spend your summer nights with some good vivid imagery. For more information, call that originated in New York and has since “irie” reggae music every Sunday. Doors open Lesiley at 6605 3485, Lynn at 3396 2047 or spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an at 9pm at The Irish Harp. Entrance Fees is visit www.smedleytoastmasters.org athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For further can often appear to defy the laws of physics. information, please call 44853000 or e-mail Once in a Lifetime This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous at [email protected] WHERE: Doha College, Al Waab upper-body strength for tricks and poses and WHEN: Oct 18- 19 a great way to get into shape and have fun. Salsa Beginners Dance Class Dr Philip Zimbardo will be at Doha Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail WHERE: B Attitude Spa, West Bay College, giving a lecture on his careers work, [email protected] WHEN: Every Friday including the infamous Stanford Prison Salsa n Candela off ers a variety of dance Experiment. The biggest psychology event Reggae Beachfest Doha classes for adults at Beverly Hills Tower West ever in Qatar: The ASPIRE Growth Mindset WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays Bay B Attitude Spa, such as Salsa every Friday Psychology Conference. This is an amazing WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St. Regis and other Latin dance during other days of opportunity for Qatar to have the world’s Hotel the week.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Fear of the known The most serious form of ALD typically strikes boys between ages 4 and 10. Most are diagnosed too late for treatment to be successful, and they often die before their 10th birthday, writes Anna Gorman

BRAVEHEART: Janis Sherwood lost a son to ALD in 2003. She said she feels an urgency to educate doctors, families and others about the rare brain disorder. In the past few years, she has turned her attention to lobbying for newborns to get screened for the disease.

erri De Nies received Phee. “It’s defi nitely hard to think The more De Nies learned about 2016, seven months after the Eichler said he has seen the news this spring about what could potentially ALD, the more she realised how federal government added it to the many families whose boys were from her son’s happen. You think about the fortunate she and Gregory were list of recommended screenings. diagnosed late. “Listening to pediatrician: Her worst-case scenario.” to have discovered it so early. Her The testing included all babies families and their ordeal gives chubby-cheeked ALD is a brain disorder depicted son’s blood was tested when he born after February of that year. you a real sense of what this toddlerK had a rare brain disorder. in the 1992 movie Lorenzo’s Oil, was about 10 months old. “If you pick it up in the early has done over generations and She’d never heard of the disease about a couple whose son became is one of only a stages … you are at a much better how much suffering could be — adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD debilitated by the disease. The handful of states across America place in terms of treating it prevented through the screening — and she soon felt devastated and most serious form of the illness that screens babies for the gene eff ectively,” said Florian Eichler, programme,” he said. overwhelmed. typically strikes boys between ages mutation that causes the disease — a neurologist at Massachusetts New York was the first to begin “I probably read everything you 4 and 10. Most are diagnosed too a test that dramatically increases General Hospital. “That’s where screening, in 2013, followed could possibly read online — every late for treatment to be successful, Gregory’s chances of survival. the newborn screening is so last year by Connecticut and single website,” De Nies said as and they often die before their The state began testing important. It really helps you California. A few other states, she cradled her son, Gregory Mac 10th birthday. newborns for ALD in September detect these boys at risk.” including Pennsylvania and Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Minnesota, have since followed. home from swim practice and had “It’s mind-boggling that not About 1 in every 18,000 people have ALD. Of boys with a seizure. Though he underwent every state is testing,” said De the genetic defect, about 30 to 40 percent will develop a bone marrow transplant, Evan Nies, who teaches children’s died from a secondary infection ballet in San Diego. “Families will the life-threatening form of the disease, which leads before he turned 9. not know until it could be too late Cousineau lives in the southern for them.” to vision, gait and memory problems — and eventually Orange County city of San Advocates, including several death. It destroys myelin, the protective surface that Clemente and helped lobby for moms who lost their sons to the the California law that requires disease, were instrumental in surrounds some nerve cells ALD screening. She said newborn getting the screening law passed testing benefi ts infants with ALD in California. Now they are rare disorders the tests ferret out can have a lifesaving treatment That’s part of the challenge for and can help families discover that continuing to lobby legislators that can lead to serious health or not.” clinicians who may not be familiar siblings or other relatives have the and pushing health offi cials to add issues or even death if not detected Before newborn screening, with ALD: “How do you know gene mutation. ALD to screening panels across the and treated, Botkin said. boys in the early stages of ALD when this is a critical brain disease “Thank God this newborn nation. There is no answer to the frequently were incorrectly versus just a normal part of screening came into eff ect,” Janis Sherwood said that since question of how common a diagnosed with hyperactivity and development?” Eichler said. Cousineau said. “Knowledge is her son Sawyer’s death from ALD, condition should be to merit other conditions, said Richard Those with the genetic mutation power. Had I had the knowledge she has felt an urgency to educate spending health care dollars to Olney, who heads the genetic who do not develop the disease with my son, Evan, he would be doctors, families and others test for it, Botkin said. But many disease screening programme in childhood may still have a alive today.” about the disease. In the past few of the conditions for which the for the California public health milder form as adults. People De Nies said she worries years, she turned her attention to federal government recommends department. “Many families had with the mutation also need to be about Gregory’s future, but she’s newborn screening. She believes screening are rare, which means to go through a sort of diagnostic monitored by an endocrinologist, confi dent her son will live a long that as California collects data they could aff ect 1 in 50,000 odyssey,” he said. “It only because many will suff er from a life. And she credits Cousineau on how the boys do in treatment, babies or fewer. “The major became clear as they developed condition in which their adrenal and other mothers whose sons other states will follow. “I think question is whether the condition progressively worse problems glands fail to produce enough of a didn’t have the same chance. that we are going to see a domino is treatable,” Botkin said. that they had a serious genetic stress hormone that is needed to “Without them, we would never eff ect as we get more states on Both boys and girls get tested condition.” fi ght infections. know about the gene mutation,” board,” she said. for ALD because they can both By the time a brain MRI was Gina Cousineau’s 8-year-old she said. “I just feel like they are About 1 in every 18,000 be carriers of the genetic defect performed, there was often too son, Evan, was diagnosed with our fairy godmothers.” —Kaiser people have ALD. Of boys with and develop the less serious much damage to save the child. ALD in May 2007 after he came Health News/TNS the genetic defect, about 30 adult form of the disease. Only to 40 percent will develop the boys, however, develop the more life-threatening form of the serious, ultimately fatal, childhood The common treatment, a disease, which leads to vision, disease. gait and memory problems — and When doctors know that boys bone marrow transplant, is eventually death. It destroys have the mutation, they perform myelin, the protective surface that brain MRIs beginning when the risky and complicated, but surrounds some nerve cells. boys are toddlers. If an MRI starts it is often successful if the Technicians draw the blood of to show telltale changes in the newborns in the hospital soon brain, doctors can intervene to halt donor is a good match and after they are born. In California, the progression of the disease. state law requires that the blood The common treatment, a the procedure is performed be tested for about 80 diseases, bone marrow transplant, is including cystic fi brosis, severe risky and complicated, but it is before the children have combined immunodefi ciency often successful if the donor is visible symptoms, says UCLA and primary congenital a good match and the procedure hypothyroidism. is performed before the children neurologist Raman Sankar, Around the nation, testing kits have visible symptoms, UCLA cost a hospital or birthing facility neurologist Raman Sankar said. who, adds the doctors are about $120, said Jeff Botkin, who Doctors are also having some also having some success heads the medical ethics division success with gene therapy, in at the University of Utah. “This which the children undergo a with gene therapy, in which is an extraordinarily low cost for transplant with their own stem this number of tests,” he said in cells rather than a donor’s, Sankar the children undergo a an email. The tests are typically said. covered by insurers or Medicaid. The earlier the transplant, the transplant with their Some conditions on the better a child’s chance of survival, own stem cells rather screening list are relatively he said. “The delay may make the common, but ALD is among the difference between whether he than a donor’s 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY

Karnataka Sangha Qatar celebrates India’s Engineer’s Day

Karnataka Sangha Qatar recently celebrated India’s Engineer’s Day to commemorate the 157th birthday engineers are in thousands of numbers in Qatar and known for their professionalism. Joti thanked his of Bharata Ratna M Visvesvaraya. colleagues for the success of his career. ICC President Milan Arun presided over the event as the chief The function began with the traditional lighting of the lamp. Kishore Venkatesh, an Electrical Engineer guest. She expressed the need to conduct functions on legendary personalities to imbibe into younger working for Technip Qatar, gave a presentation on the topic “Power at Off shore.” generations their ethics, work culture and discipline. KSQ President H K Madhu said in his welcome The annual Abhiyantarashree awards were bestowed on Nilangshu Dey of QP and Raj Joti of Qatar address that those who contribute to the society, community and work selflessly to build the nation Gas for their performance and services in their fields. Addressing the function, Dey said that Indian become icons with lasting legacy.

MARKETING Limited edition RM 70-01 a cyclist’s dream

lain Prost is an artist in the design of forged wheel spokes, the realm of speed, just to say nothing of the tourbillon as Richard Mille is an cage and dynamometric crown, artist of timekeeping. evocative of a bicycle’s pedal. The collaboration The beautifully fi nished Abetween the brand and the four- movement possesses tremendous, time Formula 1 World Champion, almost vertiginous depth. Both its co-founder of the Renault e.dams vertical architecture – which lines team is founded on unshakable up the barrel and tourbillon along loyalty. This time, a shared interest a single axis – and its compact in cycling provided inspiration. size were essential because of how Much like the aeronautics and much space the odometer occupies automotive industries, where within the case. R&D play an essential role, cycling And what a case it is! Machined is constantly evolving from a out of Carbon TPT, it perfectly technical perspective. As for the combines tonneau, rectangular object of their shared labours? and asymmetrical shapes. Taut That would be the all new RM70- and curved, its unique lines not 01 calibre tourbillon, featuring an only ensure the greatest possible unprecedented odometer. comfort when worn on the right Following extensive discussions wrist, but also optimised legibility with Alain Prost, as well as other of the time when gripping a cycle’s cyclists, Richard Mille realised handlebars. As always at Richard that many of them would be hard The front of the RM 70-01. The rear of the timepiece. Mille, function dictates form. pressed to say how many kilometres In order that they may fully they’d ridden since the beginning of The only eff ort required of the user thanks to the carry mechanism. To thanks to an indicator powered by a enjoy the dynamic and mechanical the season. The RM 70-01’s never- is to add the day’s distance to the avoid accidental manipulations, the planetary diff erential, this manual qualities of the RM 70-01, each before-seen totaliser remedies this prior total. complication has been fi tted with winding tourbillon calibre sports buyer will receive as a gift their by simply displaying the overall The mechanism itself, however, a neutral position (N). Thanks to a a baseplate and bridges in grade very own bespoke road cycle. distance travelled. The pusher is much more complicated. The spring-lock, the selection fork will 5 titanium. Titanium’s extreme Developed by Alain Prost and at 2 o’clock can select any of the fi rst pusher activates selection of a be lined up straight, with an arrow stiff ness enables the calibre to Richard Mille in partnership with 5 rollers of the odometer, whose roller, one of the fi ve. Execution is at 2 o’clock pointing to N as visual withstand the roughest of trails the prestigious Italian bikemaker readout is visible in a titanium confi rmed by perfect alignment of confi rmation that the mechanism with ease. Nods to the realm of Colnago, these individually window. Once a roller selected, the two yellow arrows. The second is locked. cycling abound, from the titanium numbered bicycles are made pressing the pusher located at 10 pusher incrementally rotates the Equipped with a 70-hour Allen screws that fi x the bridges, by hand and painted in the o’clock advances the roller by one. roller, which automatically blocks, power-reserve, visible at 5 o’clock to the barrel ratchet, which recalls watchmaking brand’s colours. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 MARKETING COMMUNITY AllandAbout.com: a new Doha digital community platform

brand new digital a new digital platform that community will help unite communities by platform for Doha, providing them with relevant, AllandAbout.com, was required and timely information launched recently at a pertaining to a host of diff erent Abrief press ceremony at La Cucina, topics. We are here to strengthen Marriot Marquis. the community bonding through Today, online communities are online information and social considered as ‘Digital Homes’ responsibility in and around the for people to connect, share city. In due course, we will be and interact with each other. It making value additions to the is a one stop online platform to website to enhance user experience learn about all the events taking and engagement.” place in the city on a daily basis. John Shanlian, General Manager, Everyone wants to have access to AllandAbout.com, said, “We want information related to the latest to ensure people have a great local and international lifestyle, online experience while browsing health, sports, fashion trends and through the various categories and more. AllandAbout.com caters to the information embedded within. this exact need in Doha by fi lling Our focus is on giving a voice to this digital gap. the community, while carving a The website caters to a variety digital experience like none other of broad categories including and our design refl ects the same. community, entertainment, Our website comprises of rich dining, health, beauty and content in easy-to-comprehend holidays. It has a refreshing and language for our daily readers.” chic user interface that is visibly The website is ideal for diff erent from any other. businesses to promote themselves. Speaking at the launch event AllandAbout team focuses on was Tassos Kotzias, Managing ensuring it’s a content rich portal Director, AllandAbout.com, who that can help businesses grow from said, “We are thrilled to launch strength to strength. Managing Director Tassos Kotzias, left, and General Manager John Shanlian. Montana Estates – an eco-friendly luxury enclave by Malabar Developers

ontana Estates has other facilities like Signature promises to be bungalows, villaments, spa, resort, an eco-friendly organic farming, fi tness centre, club residential enclave, house, as well as all other modern which provides a facilities. When this project gets Mplace to breathe fresh air as well completed this will become one of as rejuvenate the mind. Natural the fi rst nature friendly township in beauty to soothe the eyes with all South India. the modern amenities under one Cloudberry – the villament roof – for many people, this can project envisaged at the heart happen only in their dreams but all of Montana Estates off ers a the dreams can be met in Montana rarest combination of a villa Estates, say the developers. plus apartment living. Schools, Montana Estates is perched malls, facilities to do farming, high on a hillside in Kuttikkattoor a helipad, separate swimming – a scenic suburb of Kozhikode. pools for men and women, open Malabar Developers, the real estate playground for kids and adults, division under Malabar Group has From left, Abdul Salam KP – Group Executive Director, Malabar Group; Shamlal Ahamed – Managing Director, gym, jogging track, cycling track, developed this iconic project in the International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; MP Ahammed – Chairman, Malabar Group; Tony Joseph – adventure sports area, theatre, southern Indian state of Kerala. The Principal Architect, Stapati; Asher O – Managing Director, India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; and Mayankutty art parks, coconut farm, lotus fi rst stage of this project is already C – Group Executive Director, Malabar Group during the Malabar Group›s recently press conference. ponds, bamboo forests, various completed and other stages are on types of gardens, business centre, progress as scheduled. Projects that developed over 150 acres of land. It nature intact said M P Ahammed, exquisite custom designed signature a clinic and pharmacy, convention happen without proper planning off ers wide expanse of space, privacy Chairman, Malabar Group. “We are bungalows, luxurious villaments and centre, mini theatre, facilities for to safeguard nature always get into and serenity as well as a whole array planting 1 lakh saplings to maintain apartments. Conceptualised as an banking services, a food court, problems at a later stage. With of amenities and luxury with the this natural beauty and the greenery. exclusive residential community, the a restaurant, solar street lights, this in mind, Malabar Developers added benefi ts of a closed residential Through this we are trying to create undulated terrain, green carpeted water purifi cation plants, full time have developed this project to love community. With no danger to an example of safeguarding nature,” slopes and the good weather are generator, waste treatment plant, nature and get back to nature in all nature and without damaging he added. among the top reasons to live in ample parking, 24 hour security its purity. the existing trees as well all other Justifying the name Montana, the resort ambience. The Malabar and over 100 such facilities are Located 800 feet above sea level natural plants, Malabar Developers which in Spanish means ‘mountain Group headquarters is coming up provided in Montana Estates, in Kuttikattoor, Montana Estates is is trying to keep the beauty of country’, the project comprises of in Montana Estates which also according to the developers. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY

IIS handball teams bag crown in the CBSE tournament

The Ideal Indian School Boys’ and Girls’ handball teams emerged as overall champions in the and girls’ team led by Rashinda emerged as the second runners-up. The teams were trained by recently concluded CBSE Qatar Cluster Handball Tournament held at the Shanthiniketan Indian Satender Singh and Suman Panwar. The teams’ manager was Vijayant Thapa. Both Boys and School. The Boys Under-17 team, captained by Abdulla Mahmoud Ahmed, won the Gold Medal Girls Under-17 teams will be participating in the CBSE National Tournament scheduled from and the Girls Under-17 team led by Afida Sherin emerged as champions defeating the MES 26th to 29th October at Mother Divine Public School in Delhi, India. Principal Syed Shoukath Ali Indian School in the finals. In the Under 19 category, the boys’ team captained by Adel Waseem congratulated the team.

DMIS KG students highlight the positive, negative eff ects of gadgets

Nowadays, children as young as two years old start playing with electronic devices. These devices include video games, television, mobile phones, computers, tablets, and PSP games. Children tend to be active consumers and many electronic products are targeted at them. Electronic devices can be useful but also have negative eff ects. To show the positive and negative eff ects of gadgets, students of KG-2B and KG-2G at the Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) put together a class project presentation on eff ective usage of gadgets recently. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Giving back to society ASD students spend free time during Eid and spring breaks volunteering in the Maldives and Myanmar

he American School me so sad to see that the animals of Doha highlights and their environment are being community service negatively impacted by human through its many service activity.” trips that are off ered over Nine students and two EidT and spring breaks. Students teachers, John Venditti and Marcia can sign up for their service trip Carlson, travelled to Myanmar to of their choice to explore beyond create a documentary about its their comfort zone while giving peoples’ thoughts on the recent back to the community. Opposed to developments their country has the traditional community service, gone through in the last generation. these service trips have adopted a The students worked with Rustic learning service model. Pathways, an organisation that According to Chi-Yan Shang, works with students around the ASD’s Service Co-ordinator, “We world to do community service, are redefi ning what we want our adventure programmes, and students to experience and learn education through travel. from the opportunities that we One of the main focuses of off er ... the focus is on learning this trip was to gain a stronger about issues in the fi elds of understanding of the culture of development, conservation and Myanmar and to record it through humanitarianism. In terms of a documentary. They interviewed delivering service, we now aim to university professors, students, do that in a manner that will best village families, monks, and mobilise community members and local journalists to gain diverse help support local economies.” ASD perspectives from a variety of focuses on advancing students’ sources. The fi rst part of the trip awareness of the current state of took place in Yangon, followed by aff airs in the world, with the hope Yangon sister’s city Mandalay. of infl uencing them to pursue The Myanmar trip also left a similar endeavours in the future. signifi cant impact on the students, Over this most recent Eid as Rayan El Amine said, “The thing al-Adha break, twenty students that amazes me about these people accompanied by four teachers is that it is possible for them not to – Steve Shantz, Marcia Jones, have running water or electricity Meghan Burns, and Youssef and for them to acknowledge those Lahyaoui – travelled to Dhigurah in The Myanmar group in a discussion with a monk. problems, and still be at peace with Maldives, where they worked with the world. They are some of the the Maldives Whale Shark Research seen in the Marine Protected Area Protected Area during the search documentaries and beach clean kindest and amazing people, and I Programme (MWSRP), a charity in South Ari to help the MWSRP for whale sharks. ups. The students were moved by think that is special when you have that focuses on the conservation observe the movements and In addition to their whale shark these experiences, as one of the nothing but still behave like you of marine life and gaining a deeper behaviours of the sharks. The research, students were exposed participants, Keenan Shantz, said, have everything. This is powerful.” understanding of whale sharks. research also included gathering to the realities of the current “It was truly breath-taking to see The next service trips will Students worked on recording data on how many people and situation of the environment, the whale sharks, they are such be headed to Tanzania, Nepal, data about whale sharks that were boats were present in the Marine including climate change, through amazing animals, and it makes Cambodia, and Bali.

In addition to their whale shark research, the Maldives group was exposed to the realities of the current situation of the environment, including climate change, through documentaries and beach clean ups. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY DIY home security systems

ith the holiday Here are ways these systems make company to come out to your house season approaching, it easy for everyone to protect their for an expensive visit. you may be thinking homes: about giving your Mobile monitoring family the gift of Aff ordability and flexibility Being able to monitor your Whome security – especially if you Professional monitoring of a home security system from your know you’ll be travelling over the smart home security system from smartphone gives added peace holidays. Yet high monthly fees and traditional players and well-known of mind, and many DIY systems lengthy security company contracts brands can cost nearly $50 a month also provide apps that allow you could make you think twice about – and then lock you in for four to to remotely control and monitor installing a professionally monitored even fi ve years or longer. When home systems. Whether you’re out home security system. However, a you’re already spending on holiday shopping and realise you forgot to growing number of homeowners are shopping and celebrations, the arm the system, or visiting out-of- turning to do-it-yourself smart home extra cost of monitoring can seem state relatives, you can manage your security systems to address their daunting. DIY systems typically smart home security system as if you security concerns. Installing your off er the same components, such as were at home. own home security system can be security cameras, motion sensors and well worth the investment; while the smart locks, but without the costs Smart home compatible average system may cost hundreds of of professional installation and the If you’re already using smart dollars to get started, monthly fees long-term contracts. technologies like a Google Home or are low, and when a home security an Amazon Echo smart speaker, these system is present. Customise for your needs components may work with and even DIY home security systems enhance your DIY home security Crime doesn’t take a holiday typically off er starter packages that system. What’s more, systems During the holidays, burglars contain the basic components you like Iris allow you to create a fully know many families travel to visit need to set up a simple system in your integrated smart home experience. distant loved ones. Plus, homes fi lled home, such as a smart hub and some For example, you can use the smart with gifts can be a treasure trove for sensors. Once installed, the smart system’s mobile app to turn on lights thieves. DIY home security systems system is scalable, and you can add and the home security alarm when make it cost-eff ective to keep your products or solutions that meet your you’re away from home and control it smart home safe and secure during specifi c needs whenever you like by your voice when you are home. the holiday season and throughout by just shopping at your favourite the year. retailer – no need to call up a security © Brandpoint

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

You might consider entering a business partnership of some kind Have you been working toward public acknowledgement of some All should be going well for you – money, and career. Still, you with friends. This is a good time because your communication is sort? If so, you may receive it today. You’ve been working hard and seek other goals, and today you might be thinking of educational, especially good. Details of each person’s role can be worked out produced results that aren’t likely to go unnoticed. Expect some intellectual, and spiritual matters that you’ve always wanted to clearly. Though it’s admittedly going to take some eff ort, success is compliments, a lot of praise, and maybe even a moment of fame. pursue. Don’t be surprised if you’re preoccupied with trying to sort indicated for just about any goal. Needless to say, this is going to give your self-confidence a boost. it all out. And don’t feel you have to rush to make a decision. Give it some time. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today you might decide to do some intense research regarding A social event involving business associates and friends could bring You’re likely feeling alert, strong, and full of energy and stamina. economics, stocks, or land investments and see how it applies to fresh ideas your way, pointing you in a new direction. Your material Your sense of adventure is high. You may be exploring the possibility your current financial situation. You’ve been doing well and should and spiritual goals might come under discussion and open your eyes of an interesting vacation – rafting, backpacking, or some other continue doing so. You’ll want to find ways to make your money to previously unnoticed opportunities. Communication is clearer adventure. This is a good idea. This trend in your physical condition grow. Books, magazines, and newspapers can help your quest, as than usual. This may prove beneficial. Increased understanding should continue for a while. Get some travel brochures and look into can consultations with professionals. brings you closer to others. it! LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Relationships gather steam as increased involvement in each Happiness reigns in the home as your household continues to A lot of interesting letters and calls could come your way today. Or other’s life brings you closer. Relationships grow through enhanced experience success. Someone new may come to visit. Expect a lot you might have business to transact, perhaps involving paperwork, communication and shared dreams, goals, and ideals – not to of comings and goings, plus an impromptu party or two. Meditation and spend a lot of time out in the community running errands. mention physical passion! You should feel strong and confident and contemplation could provide inspiration for new projects, and Group activities could also take place in your neighbourhood, today, especially as your material success continues. Travel, a new you might spend some time writing down ideas and brainstorming bringing you and your friends closer together. The only caution is car, and a few luxury items might be on your agenda. ways to approach them. that you shouldn’t try to do too much. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

You’re likely to be doing so well financially that you might be a little Your energy and enthusiasm are elevated as you approach yet a higher Today you might experience a bit of restlessness, perhaps because complacent. With all the hard work you’ve been doing, you might level of accomplishment. This could inspire you to channel most of you feel there’s something you ought to be doing but you aren’t sure feel that you deserve some rewards and decide to go shopping. your energy into more work and climb yet higher. You might even what. Your mind is sharp, intuitive, and logical, but too many options Don’t throw caution to the winds, however. You’re doing well, but be thinking in terms of expanding all your horizons – professional, could be on the horizon. You might find it diff icult to choose among you don’t want your house cluttered with items you don’t want or intellectual, and spiritual. Travel could also be in the off ing. Consider them. Once you decide, you’ll charge ahead and make a success of need. your options carefully. There might be too many choices. whatever you try. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Cookery Terms Pooch Cafe

AL DENTE DRESSING PROVE BASTE FILLET REDUCE BLANCH FONDUE ROAST BOIL GARNISH SEASONING BRAISE GLAZE SIMMER BROIL GRATIN STOCK CONFIT JULIENNE TARTARE CROUTON MARINADE TRUSS DAUBE POACH WHIP

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.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

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. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. One not wanted by a drug 1. So unhappy about the drinks taker (4-6) (5) 6. A heroic tale of the picket line 2. Boy in digs turned out to be (4) undressing (9) 10. Lose hope for resort in dire 3. Are not discovered by trouble (7) Holmes? (5,9) 11. Comes to a horse stable 4. The method for defining a without furniture (7) motor-racing category (7) 12. This shrub after it’s been put 5. Had come into conflict with on the bonfire? (5-4) many a boy, she held (7) 13. Friend accompanying mother 7. Such a game for the jurors? in the capital (5) (5) 14. In horsehair, I state (5) 8. She prophesied three- 15. Applied oneself to the task quarters of the money would and spoke (9) go to the girl (9) 17. One cannot give clear 9. One form of insurance with expression to such desire small schools (14) (5,4) 14. Top actor shifts seaman out 20. He has a minor role in the of one (5,4) Answers next radio play (5) 16. One that offers consumers no 21. To be precise, the murder choice (3,6) Wordsearch Codeword weapon was put back before 18. Work hard with essayist to the court (5) identify the drowned girl (7) 23. This alone crushed the icy ball 19. In a letter the point I spelt out (9) (7) 25. Earth badly spoilt outside of 22. Fruit becomes very soft ring (7) dipped in beer (5) 26. Sees Poles about tax returns 24. In addition I admitted the girl for public horses (7) (5) 27. The grass the animals came back for (4) 28. The men ceased a manoeuvre and were responsible for an emotional outburst (4,1,5)

Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS: 1 Pugilist 5 Cresta 10 DOWN: 1 Pantry 2 Grievance Noisy neighbours 11 Riveted 3 Layette 4 Spend 6 Robinia 12 Nonplus 13 Inherits 15 7 Scull 8 Assisted 9 Agonised Amble 18 Overt 20 Meditate 14 In midair 16 Battiness 23 Suspend 25 Replied 26 17 Consomme 19 Trestle 21 Made things clear 27 Eleven 28 Topical 22 Adored 24 Sidle 25 Realised. Rogue. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

Demi Lovato

Time certainly flies. It’s incredible to realise singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato made her television debut 15 years ago. She played Angela in the American children’s series, Barney & Friends. Indeed, it is nine years since the release of Demi’s hugely successful debut , Don’t Forget. All five of her studio have peaked inside the top four on the Billboard 200 with 2009’s Here We Go topping the chart. Demi is hoping for more of the same now with her newly released sixth album, Tell Me You Love Me. It includes her smash hit single, Sorry Not Sorry. The deluxe edition also boasts the Jax Jones dance track, Instruction, on which Demi was a guest vocalist, and an acoustic version of Cheat Codes’ dance hit, No Promises, which features Demi’s vocals. Yet Demi had expected to release no new music in 2017. “I actually thought about quitting music for good. But I got a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal. This REUNITED: The band is getting together again to start a new beginning. reassured me and filled me with confidence that I was on the right path. I also did some charity work which rejuvenated me. I felt ready to start creating music again.” Although three more tracks have been issued as promotional singles, Sorry Not Sorry is the only off icial single so far released from Tell Me You Love Me. The track has now entered the top ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. The accompanying video is posted at www. bask in glow of ‘best album’ .com/watch?v=-MsvER1dpjM. The killers I did it because I missed those guys. I missed in Britain reaching number 13 on the U.K. By Geoff rey Rowlands the laughs, the camaraderie and I missed the Albums chart and topping Britain’s Rock and The Killers have set a new UK chart record. music.” Metal Albums chart. The American alternative rock quartet debuted Over their meal, Glenn and Joe agreed to The follow-up, Black Country at number one with their latest album, Wonderful here was a time when it looked co-write an album of songs by themselves. Communion 2, was issued in June, 2011, Wonderful. This extends their run to five straight like English / American super But if Jason and Derek were not to be involved just nine months after their debut album. chart-topping studio albums and makes them the only group Black Country Communion in the songwriting, they had to be asked if Some of the tracks had actually been written international act to hold pole position with their first had reached the end of the line. they were willing to rejoin Black Country before their fi rst LP was released. Another five studio LPs. Tensions between founding Communion. UK Rock and Metal Albums chart-topper, British acts Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Oasis have Tmembers and “I was overjoyed that Joe reached out to us it cemented the band’s lofty position on the equalled or bettered this mark. All seven Coldplay and escalated to such a degree that in March, when he did,” remarked Jason, 51. “Derek felt rock music scene. Oasis albums have hit top spot. 2013, Joe announced he was no longer a the same. I have to admit I waited about 36 Their third album, Afterglow, came out If you wondered about The Beatles, their album member of the band. hours before I replied. But that was my inside in October, 2012. Joe’s solid solo touring discography is confusing with some being released in Glenn not only confi rmed Joe’s departure joke because I’m always late for things, I’m schedule meant the songs were largely Britain but not in America and vice versa. Considering but said Black Country Communion never on time. For a drummer to have bad written by Glenn. Although he said the album only their off icial UK releases on the label, had offi cially ceased to exist. Fans were timing, it just shouldn’t happen.” was a continuation of the band’s previous the band’s first eight albums released between 1963 pacifi ed to at least some degree by Glenn’s The band again worked with producer work, Glenn admitted some of the lyrics and ’66 all topped the UK chart. further comment that he would continue . covered dark subject matters. Despite this, Their strek was ended in November, 1967, by Magical to work with drummer and “Kevin worked with us on our previous Afterglow also proved hugely popular. Mystery Tour which was initially released as a six-song keyboardist under a diff erent three albums,” stated 51-year-old Derek. “He The writing process had taken longer on double-EP. It was only issued in Britain as the 11-song collective name. is a huge part of our sound and chemistry and each successive album. But Joe and Glenn US album version nine years later. It took fast forwarded four years to Joe giving us guidance. If the four of us were left wrote the songs on their newly released They hit number one again in 1968 with The Beatles, to release two successful blues-rock solo to our own devices, nothing would ever get smash hit, BCCIV, in just 11 days. now universally known as The White Album, but albums, the 11th and 12th of his career. Derek done. It would be too chaotic. Kevin controls “The songs are aggressive, sensitive and could only reach number three with 1969’s Yellow had joined Joe as part of his touring band. the storm.” sad,” Glenn remarked. “All my work is about Submarine. Glenn and Jason had formed Kevin had initially suggested including fact, not fi ction. It’s a celebration of life and with guitarist Andrew Watt. The band lasted Jason and Derek in the band. Guitarist Joe and death.” Ofenbach three years releasing one self-titled album. bassist/ singer Glenn had known each other An ambassador for the Dolphin Project, Glenn also released his 14th solo album. for some years and joined forces to play a few Glenn wrote the track Cove about the annual One wonders what classical composer Jacques Joe and Glenn always said their personal songs at the in for slaughter of dolphins in the Japanese fi shing Off enbach would have made of the music created by relationship was fi ne. The problems a webcast. They had already village of Taiji. French DJ and production duo Ofenbach. stemmed from Glenn wanting Black Country decided to work together on an album but “Every February and March, hunters net Dorian Lo and Cesar de Rummel were looking for a Communion to tour much more extensively their performance was so special that Kevin the dolphins and bring them into the cove name when they found a musical score by Off enbach. than Joe’s solo commitments would allow. insisted they should form a full band. at Taiji where they are killed for food and After playing it on the piano, they decided to use the With time healing any lingering wounds, “It happened so quickly,” smiled Glenn, entertainment. I want to educate people composer’s name, minus one f. it was Joe who became the driving force 66. “Kevin got Joe and I in a back room at the about this as it is deeply saddening to see how Inspired by deep house, electronic and rock music, the behind the re-formation of Black Country House of Blues and said let’s not do a Glenn these beautiful creatures are killed. I want to Paris-based duo released their first tracks in 2015. But Communion. After seeing Glenn inducted and Joe album, let’s form a band and make show people that this is wrong.” it was last year’s Euro smash, Be Mine, which made into the Hall of Fame last year a real statement. Jason and Derek’s names BCCIV was recorded in just seven days. Joe their name. as part of , Joe phoned him with came up in the discussion, Kevin contacted was particularly pleased with the end result. They are back now with Katchi, their reworking of a a request to get together for dinner after he them and they were in. We had our band “Doing an album so quickly is not easy. track by jazz and blues musician Nick Waterhouse, returned to Los Angeles. within hours.” You’re working hard, you’re tired and you feel who is credited on the song, and soul singer Leon “The idea of reuniting the band had come Formed in November, 2009, Black Country it everywhere. But it was a very special week Bridges. The accompanying video can be seen at www. to me when I was on tour in Dusseldorf, Communion’s self-titled debut album was for me. I feel joyous and I feel proud of what youtube.com/watch?v=Ycg5oOSdpPQ. Germany,” explained 40-year-old Joe. “I released the following September. A big hit we achieved. I think it’s the best album we’ve The video for Be Mine is at www.youtube.com/ made the decision in the middle of the night. around the world, it was particularly popular made.” watch?v=oNWOC_Pvo4w. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Test screening an important process for

uperstar Aamir Khan, that before the fi lm releases. So we known for producing invite random people, show them and acting in some of the fi lm and take feedback,” said the most commercially Aamir. successful fi lms like The actor has shared his screen SDangal and , says space with a lot of child actors in test screening is necessary as it fi lms like , helps him to understand various Dangal and Taare Zameen Par and aspects. now . “Test screening is a very “I think the responsibility important process for me is more because you have to because it gives me a great deal of understand that you cannot make understanding on many aspects. them overwork or for long working When you make a fi lm, you become hours. Once the right casting is so close to it and subjective, you done, you know that the actor lose your objectivity. will deliver, whether a child or an “But during test screening when adult... you will get the moment I share the rough cut with a group right on-screen. of people who are completely out “But fi lmmakers have to be little of the fi lm business, their feedback more sensitive towards the child. brings a diff erent aspect,” the actor We have to keep short working told media here on Sunday. hours, have to give them breaks He started this process from in between so that they are not (1988). exhausted,” he said when asked “I think it is very important about his experience of working to understand how our cine, with children. our communication is being Aamir’s upcoming home received, and if there is any production Secret Superstar is CAUTIOUS: Aamir Khan says it gives him a great deal of understanding on many aspects. miscommunication, we can correct releasing on October 19. – IANS

Arpita Khan excited Aayush is set to step into the in Gujarat. Other details of the about husband Hindi fi lm industry through upcoming fi lm have been kept Aayush’s fi lm debut Salman’s production house Salman under wraps. Khan Films (SKF). He has been Arpita and Aayush, a Superstar ’s welcomed warmly by Salman, businessman, got married on a youngest sister Arpita Khan is Riteish Deshmukh, , grand scale, the ceremony lasting excited about the Karan Johar, Arbaaz Khan, Varun for over a week, in 2014. The two debut of her husband Aayush Dhawan and Soha Ali Khan among have a son, Ahil. Sharma. others. Neil, Rukmini celebrate fi rst “I’m so happy and excited for The yet untitled fi lm will Karwa Chauth on Firrkie set you! I know you will make us reportedly be directed by debutant Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and all proud. Love you lots Aayush Abhiraj Minawala. The fi lm is his wife Rukmini Sahay celebrated Sharma!” she tweeted. said to be a love story and is based their fi rst Karwa Chauth in on the set of his upcoming fi lm Firrkie. Neil on Monday took to , where he shared a photograph of putting henna on Rukmini’s hands. “Celebrated our fi rst Karvachauth on the sets of Firrkie in London. That is me putting shagan ki Mehndi on Rukmini’s hands,” he captioned. PROUD: The singer is all gaga post-rehab. Neil married Rukmini in traditional Hindu style on February Aaron Carter reveals weight Aaron sought help “to improve 9 in Udaipur. gain in shirtless selfi e his health and work on his overall Harshvardhan Rane explores wellness”. Ladakh After checking into a The singer went to a Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who rehabilitation centre, singer Aaron rehabilitation centre in will be seen in Paltan, is shooting Carter has put on weight. September after getting into a in Ladakh and says he would Aaron, 29, showed off his body car accident and then confessed love to explore the picturesque in a bathroom mirror selfi e. He was to drug and cosmetic surgery destination. shirtless in the image which was addictions in an interview. Harshvardhan, who was last seen placed side-by-side with a similar He had a tumultuous few in the fi lm Sanam Teri Kasam, on selfi e from his pre-rehabilitation months since his DUI arrest back Monday took to Twitter and shared days, reports aceshowbiz.com. in July. After his run-in with the a selfi e. “From 115 pounds to 145 pounds law, his relationship with brother “Woke up realising today is a no in a few weeks. On the left 115, Nick Carter was strained. shoot day. Mind whispers to sleep, on the right 145 (praying emoji). Aaron accused Nick of using heart suggests to explore. Paltan, Continuing to focus on myself and him as a PR stunt, claiming that Ladakh,” Harshvardhan wrote. my health. Sorry, I couldn’t wait the Backstreet Boys member Produced by JP Films and to show you till 2018. Proud of never gave him a call despite directed by J.P. Dutta, the fi lm will myself. Stress-free. I missed you reaching out publicly via Twitter. go on the fl oors later this year, and all so much. Needed some time to He later broke up with his is scheduled for a summer 2018 heal and this is a direct result,” he then-girlfriend Madison Parker. HAPPY: Arpita hopes her husband’s performance will make all proud. release. – IANS captioned the image. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 10, 2017 COMMUNITY A little nostalgia and the promise of a lot of laughter Indian comedian Amit Tandon is excited to be doing his first-ever show in Qatar this Friday, reports Mudassir Raja

IN ACTION: Amit Tandon during one of his shows.

eading Indian stand-up comedian also made many friends in Gulf countries Amit Tandon, who is coming to during my shows and I hope to make new Doha for his first-ever show here ones in Qatar. on October 13, promises that his show will bring a lot of laughter What inspired you to become a Land a little bit of nostalgia to his audience. comedian and how do you see comedy Scheduled to be held at the Radisson Blu in India? this coming Friday from 7pm onwards, the Well I am an engineer by profession. Indian comedy show is being organised by I also have degree in business Top Hat Entertainments. administration. I have also been running Community contacted the rising my own company providing HR services. comedian and interviewed him about his I think I got bored with my life. I had been upcoming show, and life. writing comedy in the past and it was six years ago that I started making comedy How did you plan your show in videos. And now here I am. I have done Qatar? shows in about 13 countries across four I have held my shows in other Gulf continents. I have been doing over 250 countries. I know Rashmi Kotriwala, the shows a year, which sounds pretty crazy. founder of Top Hat Entertainment, very People seem to enjoy my comedy. well. She is very good at organising events The future for comedy in India is bright. and I have done many shows with her. More and more comedians are emerging When she asked me to come to Qatar for a and every new comedian seems to be show, I was more than happy. finding an audience. I also know that there are a large number of expatriates from India, and Why is it that you focus on the middle other South Asian countries in class of the Indian society? Qatar. I believe that they will enjoy the I come from an Indian middle class show. family. I have seen and closely observed middle class issues and problems. Most of How do you see Qatar? my comedy stories are true and others are Since my childhood, I have had the image based on my observations. The middle class of Gulf countries as these oil rich states. is growing in India and with them their People from all over the world go there to issues and problems. This is a class that is work. People from India leave their families ever struggling. behind and live in the Gulf to earn money. I come from a family of engineers. My They also try to get settled there. Now father is an engineer. My brother is an that I have seen many Gulf countries, my engineer. I am also an engineer. My mother views have changed. I now see these states is a house wife. My wife is a businesswoman very differently. I have not been to Qatar. as she looks after my recruiting business. However, I have heard a lot about it and I have two kids. My son wants to become I believe it is a very developed, rich and a comedian, too, but his choices continue peaceful country. changing. My daughter wants to become a dancer. What is different in what you are It is therefore obvious that I would focus bringing to the expatriates in Doha? “I hope the people come to my show ready to on what I know best. I am bringing them a lot of fun stories –stories of their own lives. My comedy laugh and go back thoroughly entertained” What expectations you have from the stories mostly relate to middle class living expatriate audience in Qatar? in India and resonate well with stories What experience have you had about very much. I always have a great response I hope they come to my show ready to of middle class from other South Asian doing shows in the Gulf? from expatriate communities in Kuwait laugh and go back thoroughly entertained. I countries. I hope my satire and jokes bring I have always enjoyed doing shows in and other countries. And I believe that the hope they will enjoy my jokes and give me a a lot of laughter to them. Gulf. The expats seem to enjoy my bits response will be no different in Qatar. I have great response.