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ACTION: Yeo-jeong Jo in the film Parasite.

COVER The lowdown STORY What Oscar nominations do these six best picture contenders need in order to win? P4-5

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Bollywood’s Class Cats is a disaster, but a slew of 2020. of actors hold out dignity. Page 14 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Oscar nominations Judging from the early slates of winners and nominees for other awards, you could make a case for six movies. Each one needs things to break a certain way to bolster their chances, writes Glenn Whipp

scar voting begins the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, day after New Year’s, leading to speculation that voters meaning academy are latching onto Al Pacino’s showy members should turn as the belligerent Jimmy Hoff a be busy powering and Joe Pesci’s subtle work playing throughO movies and preparing their mob boss Russell Bufalino at his hangover remedies so they can be expense. good to go on January 2. Lead actor is the season’s most We’re pretty sure about the competitive category. De Niro, movies that will be nominated for playing a passive character doing best picture. But which fi lm will others’ bidding in The Irishman, go on to take the top prize at the will have to elbow his way through Oscars? Judging from the early competition that includes Leonardo slates of winners and nominees DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Joaquin for other awards, you could make Phoenix, Christian Bale and Antonio a case for six movies. Each one Banderas. Voters who watch The needs things to break a certain way Irishman in a single sitting will on Oscar nomination morning appreciate the cumulative power of to bolster their chances in what De Niro’s performance and feel the remains a fairly fl uid race. Song Kang Ho has received acclaim for his portrayal of the patriarch in Parasite. impact of its abject ending. But how Here are the six leading many people are watching this 3½- contenders, along with the hour movie straight through? We’ll nominations they hope to earn and have that answer soon enough. the nominations they need to earn when the motion picture academy Once Upon a Time … In reveals its choices January 13. Hollywood Optimal Oscar nominations Parasite morning: Nine nods (picture, Optimal Oscar nominations director, lead actor, supporting morning: Eight nods (picture, actor, original screenplay, director, supporting actor, original cinematography, costume design, screenplay, cinematography, fi lm editing, production design) fi lm editing, production design, Nomination it needs: Leonardo international fi lm) DiCaprio for lead actor. Nomination it needs: Song DiCaprio faces the same problem Kang Ho for supporting actor. as De Niro — too many noteworthy Parasite earned a SAG Awards performances and just fi ve slots ensemble nomination, and Song to contain them. And, like De has taken a couple of critics prizes, Niro, he has often found himself including an honour from the Los overshadowed by a castmate. Brad Angeles Film Critics Association. Pitt’s swaggering minimalist turn, If Song can land a supporting nod, which could easily be considered it would indicate support from the as a co-lead, has found favour with acting branch voters, the academy’s critics groups, though DiCaprio did largest bloc, and also boost the pick up noms from the SAG Awards movie’s profi le in a prominent Robert De Niro is competing for a lead actor nomination for The Irishman. voters and the Hollywood Foreign category. Press Association. A solid overall nominations Once Upon a Time could still count would help too, meaning that prevail without DiCaprio along for Parasite could use recognition for its the ride. But to have both its A-list cinematography, production design leads nominated would help re- and editing. Noms in all three would establish the credentials of a movie be ideal; two would be welcomed. that premiered in the summer, ie, A shutout would likely mean that a lifetime ago in terms of awards Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed fi lm season chronology. won’t be the fi rst foreign-language movie to win best picture. 1917 Optimal Oscar nominations The Irishman morning: 10 (picture, Optimal Oscar nominations director, adapted screenplay, morning: 11 nods (picture, director, cinematography, fi lm editing, lead actor, twice in supporting production design, score, sound actor, adapted screenplay, editing, sound mixing, visual eff ects) cinematography, costume design, Nomination it needs: Sam fi lm editing, production design, Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns visual eff ects) for original screenplay. Nomination it needs: Robert De A movie can win the best Niro for lead actor. picture Oscar without earning any De Niro failed to snag a nod at the Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood. acting nominations. (The Lord of Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Jojo Rabbit cult has any pull, Taika Waititi for the remaining two spots. You don’t need to look far to fi nd a best picture winner whose director didn’t earn a nomination. Snubbed fi lmmaker Peter Farrelly bounded up to the stage just 10 months ago to collect the Oscar for Green Book. But approval from the directors branch would allow Marriage Story backers to trumpet it as a cinematic achievement and not just a feat of writing and acting. In a competitive year, it’s an essential nomination.

Jojo Rabbit Optimal Oscar nominations morning: Six (picture, director, supporting actress, adapted screenplay, production design, costume design) Nomination it needs: Waititi for director. Like Green Book, Jojo Rabbit won the People’s Choice prize at Toronto, catapulting Waititi’s sentimental satire into the best picture race. The movie has divided critics and audiences, scoring a middling 58 on review aggregator Metacritic and grossing just over $20 million at the box offi ce in a release that saw it play at nearly 1,000 locations. But those who love Jojo are all in (“a warm hug of a movie!”) likely George MacKay in Sam Mendes’ war movie 1917. to put it at the No. 1 spot on their best picture ballots. And Waititi has the Rings: The Return of the King as he is, George MacKay isn’t going Marriage Story screenplay, but the director fi eld established a devoted following for was the last one to do it.) A movie to bump out De Niro or DiCaprio or Optimal Oscar nominations will prove more challenging. Martin directing fi lms as diverse as Hunt can win without a screenplay nod. any of the other actors from movies morning: Eight (picture, director, Scorsese (The Irishman), Quentin for the Wilderpeople and Thor: (Remember when Titanic was king of that arrived much earlier in the lead actress, lead actor, supporting Tarantino (Once Upon a Time … Ragnarok. If he earns a nod for the world?) But if it’s shut out in both season. That leaves screenplay as the actress, original screenplay, fi lm in Hollywood) and Bong are locks, directing Jojo, the movie is back in areas, you can forget about writing make-or-break category, and it’s on editing, score) leaving Baumbach and his partner, play. And if he somehow earns an that acceptance speech. You won’t the bubble there as its streamlined Nomination it needs: Noah Greta Gerwig (Little Women), acting nod for playing Hitler, turn need it. storytelling might be a little shy on Baumbach for director. competing against Mendes, Pedro out the lights. The movie is going to Mendes’ immersive war movie the word count for writers branch Baumbach should land a Almodóvar (Pain and Glory), Lulu win best picture. 1917 features superb acting. But good voters. nomination for his original Wang (The Farewell) and, if the — Los Angeles Times/TNS

Jojo Rabbit writer-director Taika Waititi is up for multiple Oscar nominations. Noah Baumbach, writer and director of Marriage Story. 6 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY

NEA Qatar marks 57th Engineers’ Day

Nepal Engineers’ Association Qatar (NEA) recently Safdar Emam, Second Vice President of NEA Qatar, organised an event to mark its 57th Engineers’ Day welcomed the gathering. “On our 57th Engineer Day, at Concorde Hotel. The event was chaired by Padam the current working committee would like to remember Narayan Sah, President of NEA Qatar. Narad Nath our founders,” he said. Baradwaj Wagley, Ambassador of Nepal, was the chief Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Prasad Bhattarai said guest on the occasion. The event was attended by that NEA Qatar Centre has been providing counselling notable personalities, including Ahmed Jassim al-Jolo, to new engineers who find diff iculties in adjusting President of Federation of Arab Engineers; Arjun Prasad to the new environment. He added that NEA Qatar Bhatterai, Co-ordinator of Advisory Committee NEA has developed a professional network and remains Qatar; Pradip Kumar Jha, Advisory Committee member successful in increasing its members. of NEA Qatar; Bhuwan Prasad Bhatt, Second Secretary Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador said, “It is a at the Embassy of Nepal; Prabin Bhatterai, Second matter of pride for us as Nepali engineers are showing Secretary at the Embassy of Nepal; and Tulsi Koirala, professionalism and competence in an international Third Secretary at the Embassy of Nepal, along with market.” He urged all the engineers working in Qatar various expats from Pakistan, Indian, Philippine and to utilise their experiences in Nepal wherever and Bangladesh communities. whenever needed. He explained how the Government The event kicked off with the National Anthem of Qatar of Nepal is constructing international airports and also and Nepal, which was followed by an activity report of is upgrading domestic airports for bigger capacity and NEA Qatar, presented by Mohammad Nurain, General better services. Secretary of NEA. Padam Narayan Sah, Chairman of NEA Qatar, proposed A video presentation ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ was showcased a vote of thanks. Rustam Siddique, Shamsuddin on the occasion. The video featured snapshots of Rahmi and Safdar Imam were felicitated with life time various adventure activities, including mountaineering, achievement awards on the occasion. Shambhu trekking, rafting, paragliding and mountain flight Narayan was also honoured on the occasion. Sofia available in Nepal. Video also featured that Nepal is a Tamang along with other Nepali artistes performed popular destination for diversity in religion, ethnicity, at the event. The event was hosted by Mohammed geography, flora and fauna, culture, food, feast and Nurain. festivals. – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam Narad Nath Baradwaj Wagley, Ambassador of Nepal

CELEBRATION: The Punjab Music Group (PMG) recently organised an event and a funfair as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. Various artistes, including Shivapriya, Hassan Shah, Muhammad Arif, Tauqeer Ahmed and Jamshaid Shahzad Bajwa performed at the event. Shaukat Ali Naz presented his poetry on the occasion. S M Bukhari, from Satco, and Jameel Shareef, from Lahore Fish, were the guests of honour. Nazakat Ali Khan, Chief Organiser at PMG, welcomed the gathering. Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

ICAI Doha Chapter conducts Unwind and experience ultimate spa interactive session indulgence at Souq Al Wakra Hotel Designed to deliver an absolute state of well-being, the blissful journey begins with the application of mask The Doha Chapter of the Institute suspicious links within a message The Spa at Souq Al Wakra Hotel is an invitation to leave and scrub, which heavenly soaks into the skin under the of Chartered Accountants of India and in case of losing the pay card day-to-day stress behind in an environment of authentic Vichy shower. A gentle silicone scrub follows, revealing a (ICAI), in association with Galfar should immediately report to the serenity, stated a press release. Although the hotel is fresher and more luminous skin. To end these delightful Al Misnad, recently conducted an person in charge. The participants already a haven of tranquillity, guests may wish to take procedures, water is cascaded over the entire body interactive session for the benefit were shown with examples how relaxation to a higher level and indulge further at the through the focused Vichy shower heads. of the workers at the Labor City. not to entertain any unsolicited hotel spa. The Signature Massage is a procedure combining the Over 200 workers of various messages that the fraudsters keep Set along the coastline of the Arabian Gulf, this spa best strokes of aromatherapy and reflexology aimed at nationalities took part in the session. sending. Fake lottery messages and sanctuary is located at the luxury heritage hotel in the melting layers of tension and pain. It includes stretches The members of ICAI explained the asking account details should not up-and-coming seaside district of Al Wakrah, which to realign fibres of overused muscles, using lemongrass workers on how to safeguard their be entertained. was historically known to be a fishing and pearl diving and lavender oils, leaving a refreshing and energising money. They were taught on how The team also explained the neighbourhood. The Spa has separate entrances feeling. to bank, how to save and invest importance of savings. They were and dedicated areas for men and women, each with After a day of exploring the Souq and other local areas, and remain vigilant. Information told to use better methods to calming interiors and open courtyards to take soothing one can ease their aching muscles with the Volcanic about pay card and how workers transfer money to their families. The breaths before and after treatments. Highly personalised Hot Stone Massage. With the use of volcanic hot stones, should keep private information team also encouraged the workers massage experiences, all tailored to meet the individual this regimen incorporates a radiating facial with a blend confidential was also shared on to utilise their time to upscale their needs of every client, are provided throughout laid-back, of nutrient-rich essential oils, giving the skin a naturally the occasion. The workers were skills like learning computer and exclusive spaces. brighter appearance. It also relaxes tight muscles and told that they should never click new language. The Spa has received several recognitions for its facilities improves blood circulation, further promoting good and service excellence. In the recently concluded health. Ohlala Spa and Wellness Awards Qatar, it bagged two The Spa off ers a selection of scrubs and facials as well, prestigious awards, including Best Signature Treatment perfect for stand-alone treatments or in preparation for the Vichy Shower Massage and Favourite Spa for a massage. The Salt and Oil Scrub is a body Products for the French brand Biologique Recherche exfoliation which combines sea salts with essential oils, that The Spa uses for its treatments. for a smoother and more supple skin. Meanwhile, the With the distinctive Vichy Shower Massage, let water Hydrating Facial combats dehydration, dryness and and light therapy stimulate and indulge all the senses. overall skin impurities. The use of cold apparatus locks in One can release their worries as mind, body and spirit rejuvenating moisture that ensures a visible glow. Apart become one in this innovative treatment. Lie down on from the three deluxe treatment rooms and a Vichy a water bed with multiple shower heads attached to a shower water bed, guests can enjoy the hydro pool, horizontal bar. After setting the optimal temperature, steam room, Jacuzzi, and fitness centre at The Spa.

IBS marks Qatar National Day

International British School (IBS) to study in this friendly country. recently organised an event to mark We will serve this country with Qatar National Day celebrations. Shaji truth and loyalty and express Ali, CEO of IBS, said, “It is a privilege to our unconditional solidarity with live in this beautiful country and we the people of Qatar under all are extremely grateful to the people circumstances.” Dr Harry, Principal of of this country.” IB, welcomed the gathering and said, Dr Shamila Ahmed, Director of “It is my home away from home.” IBS, said, “We feel very safe and The event featured various cultural comfortable to live, to work and dance performances.

WINTER CAMP: The KG Section of MES Indian School recently organised a winter camp. A total of 720 students participated in this camp. Various fun-filled activities, including aerobics, yoga, winter-cap making and thumb printing were part of the camp. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, inaugurated the winter camp and said that the session is aimed at identifying and nurturing latent talents and potential of young kids which can be fine-tuned henceforth. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY OFFBEAT Photographer captures South Africa’s taxi sign language

The South African city of Johannesburg has its own sign language for flagging down taxis, with hand movements indicating diff erent directions and destinations. A photographer has documented them and is showing the photos in their original locations. By Ralf E Krueger

f you’re not a local, good every day, we recognise them luck trying to grab a taxi in immediately,” says Pauline Lapesi. Johannesburg. There’s no According to Kuehfuss’ website, designated spot for picking many black South Africans have up passengers, but instead, to travel up to 40 kilometres a Iany spot in the chaotic metropolis day in order to get to work due can become a pick-up point. to the after-effects of apartheid, Traditionally, local transport in and the gestures are a language South Africa is provided by private understood mainly by the black collectives of taxi drivers and community getting to and from entrepreneurs, who often operate Soweto. entire fleets of minibuses. While Kuehfuss enjoyed the outsiders may be confused trying conversations she had with to figure out what’s going where, passers-by while she was putting there are some rules to the chaos. up posters. She sees what she’s Patricia Kuehfuss, a doing as a kind of street art photographer based in Germany, exhibition, a gallery for everyone. has documented this secretive Several hundred posters are language through art and is hanging at central points across showing her images with her Soweto. “The nice thing is that South African project partner Siya people immediately see the Fonds in Johannesburg’s famed reference to their daily life and say Soweto Township. “It’s a guerrilla ‘That’s our story.’ They can see poster campaign,” says Kuehfuss. their daily lives within it.” She has put up more than The sign language necessary 1,000 posters in spots where it’s to survive in South Africa is tolerated. In her view, the images, something that its residents learn which won awards in London, from childhood. “You grow up should not trigger aesthetic with it,” explains Rose Letsoalo. debates in galleries or glossy Each neighbourhood has its own magazines, but instead should be MEETING: Photographer Patricia Kuehfuss, centre, and her project partner Siya Fonds, right, meet some of the locals hand signals, which also differ put where they will be understood at the Bara Taxi Rank in Johannesburg. depending on the direction that immediately. you’re travelling. In a country with 11 official A raised finger roughly languages, the gestured language translates as “downtown,” while of flagging down taxis is an three fingers mean you’re heading unofficial 12th, hence the name towards the rich suburb of of the project: “How to get home: Sandton. The Orange Farm district Bringing South Africa’s 12th has a signal that, not surprisingly, language to the streets of Joburg.” resembles an orange. Hundreds The idea of aesthetically of thousands of people travel this combining the gestures with way every day. everyday scenes came to Kuehfuss “Why one taxi stops and the while she was photographing other keeps driving – at first I her partner’s fashion products. didn’t understand it at all,” recalls “Basically, the whole thing’s a Kuehfuss. She happened to come product of chance,” she admits. across the hidden signs two years “It was a creative game that took ago, while she was photographing on a life of its own.” a wedding. Her project partner Kuehfuss says that in Germany, taught her the hand symbols – and she always has to convey lots of she came up with the idea of using background with her images. them for a photography series. In Johannesburg, it’s totally Kuehfuss takes images of people different. during daily life in Soweto and However, not everyone in the integrates the sign language into South African city always gets the imagery. She also shows her what’s going on in the posters work online, with an Instagram right away. “I didn’t recognise it account called @howtogethome. at first,” admits attorney assistant Followers can keep up to date with Emily Yendi. the poster campaign – as well as Others had an aha moment at learn a signal of the day. first glance. “We use the gestures PROJECT: A man walks past photos from the “How to get home” project by photographer Patricia Kuehfuss. – DPA Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 TRAVEL COMMUNITY

FARMER: Hector Aguirre from the coff ee farm El Carmen Estate says he was ENCHANTING: The crater lake of the volcano Santa Ana shines in an enchanting green. given coff ee as a toddler. El Salvador lures visitors with coff ee, culture and craters

Menjibar, 65, says machismo is a in Mesoamerica. Another Mayan By Andreas Drouve persistent problem in the country. treasure is Tazumal, which The workshop was created by 10 was inhabited for more than a women from the surrounding millennium. During its excavation in ector Aguirre can’t communities. the 1940s, US archaeologist Stanley imagine his life without Strolling through the cobbled Boggs decided to use concrete to coff ee. The 28-year-old streets of Suchitoto, you will often restore and conserve parts of the has been drinking it come across images of the national ruins – a well-intentioned but since he was 2 years old. bird of El Salvador, the turquoise- irreversible move. “HereH we give babies bottles with browed motmot, at house entrances. The museum that accompanies coff ee, not with milk,” he says. If there is an image of the bird the ruins provides information Nowadays, Aguirre earns outside the house, this means it is about the worship and other his living from coff ee at the El free from domestic violence. religious rituals of the old times. Carmen Estate in the highlands In the capital, San Salvador, And of course, there are the of El Salvador on the edge of his things are naturally more hectic. volcanoes. Above the capital of San hometown, Ataco. Vendors with trays of cigarettes and Salvador is a sleeping giant of the He’s showing visitors to the hotel chewing gum fi ght for their daily same name. Ascending the Santa and coff ee resort the warehouses, livelihood in traffi c. Shoemakers Ana, the highest volcano in the machines and assembly lines where operate out of tiny parlours. The country at 2,381 metres, is a bigger the beans are processed. Women sit vendor stalls extend as far as the feat. A guided hike from Cerro beneath neon lights, fully focused on National Palace and the square in Verde Park takes two hours. The separating the good beans from the front of the cathedral, where Saint gentle ascent leads through woods bad ones. Aguirre then reveals the Oscar Romero is buried in the crypt. and bushes, over rocks, roots and result: top-quality coff ee. The nearby church of El Rosario boulders. Ataco, one of the most beautiful attracts visitors with its modern The view from the crater rim villages in El Salvador, is an eclectic stained-glass windows. is spectacular. The colours of the mix of colourful contemporary Much of El Salvador has been steep walls range from pitch black to murals, hibiscus bushes and pretty shaped by volcanic eruptions. The sulphur yellow, and the lake glows buildings, like the Inmaculada ash created by the volcano Loma emerald green. Gases hiss from Concepcion church. RUINS: Walk among the ruins in the archaeological park El Tazumal. Caldera in around 600 AD preserved crevices as vapours waft above the Tourism is on the rise here, as it is the Mayan village of Joya de Ceren water before the wind chases them everywhere in El Salvador, but at a Even more picturesque than completing the picture. until its serendipitous rediscovery into the clouds. After the ascent, manageable level. Handicraft shops, Ataco is Suchitoto in the heart of Not far from the main square, in 1976. The inhabitants were able you’ll look forward to resting back small galleries and the weaving the country. The buildings here are there is a women’s association to escape, and people today are in the valley with a cup of strong workshop Casa de los Telares a colourful mix of orange, blue and founded to combat domestic blessed with the best-preserved highland coff ee. welcome the new guests. green, with carefully draped fl owers violence. Chairwoman Ana Maria example of a pre-Hispanic village – DPA 10 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to wear knee-high boots this fall season of my clothes are different. I’m will find a new job or go vegan. By Jess Cartner-Morley not wearing skinny jeans these But for now, the out of office is days, so I can’t wear my knee on and there is brandy butter in boots over the top of those, which the fridge that it would be silly to llow me to introduce was definitely a thing last time throw away, so in the meantime, you to some dear old around. This time, the boots go boots are as good a place as any to friends of mine: these under a loose, mid-length skirt. start making changes. boots. Every week in I know this because I saw it on This is what I’m telling myself, these photos, I wear the catwalks, like I said, but it’s anyway, while looking in the somethingA from my own wardrobe taking a bit of getting used to now mirror and wondering why I look mixed with clothes that are in that I’m trying it out on me. This a bit like I’ve remembered, in the shops now, and this week silhouette – a chunky heeled, the middle of a party, that I left I’m wearing knee-high Mulberry sturdy boot disappearing under my handbag in the car and have boots that I wore and wore years the hem of a skirt that swings pulled on a pair of gardening ago, and that then languished in loose below the knee – radiated boots to go and get it. the bottom of my wardrobe for effortless, laid-back nonchalance Worn under a loose skirt, my several winters, during which when I was watching it being knee boots look less slick and I wore ankle boots. Until last worn by high-stepping 6ft-tall more relaxed than they did when winter, when I sat catwalk-side, glamazons, but in the mirror, it they were meeting the hem of a ankle-boot clad, watching knee- looks a little... challenging, let’s pencil skirt or had jeans tucked high boots in fashion shows and say. into them. But we’re getting used realised I wanted to wear them Challenging is good, though. to each other, again. Should auld again, because… fashion. Challenging is what new year is acquaintance be forgot, right? The So here they are. Except they all about. This is the time of year new year starts here. look different, because the rest to make some changes; maybe you – The Guardian

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

There may be a rather confusing element to the day for you, Aries, Be the star of your own movie today and be proud of the role you Take a break from your daily routine and get off the track today, in which you feel tempted to act but not all the pieces seem to be play, Taurus. You might find yourself adopting the persona of many Gemini. The world will turn with you for a day, so feel free to tune in place. It could be hard to make a decision about things since the diff erent characters depending on your mood of the hour. There is a out for a while. Remember that whatever path you decide to take is facts seem to be quite clouded. You’re better off spending this day special gleam in your smile today that you should share openly with the right path. Regret is a useless emotion - don’t even bother with enjoying your friends or your favourite hobby rather than trying to others. Don’t feel rushed to get anywhere. You have already arrived. it. Enjoy the present day and all the small joys that it has to off er. make any major life decisions or commitments. Enjoy yourself in the company of those you love. Communicate your dreams and bring things into balance. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Things are flowing your way today, Cancer, and you should find Don’t try to nail down any answers today, Leo, because you’ll Let your childish side come out to play today, Virgo. Your dreams a great deal of pleasure in the comfort of others. You might find probably just end up feeling more frustrated than when you started. are in full force, so let them lead the way. Enjoy lighthearted that there is an air of fantasy about the day that is causing your The less you try to force your will on others, the more you’ll find conversations with friends about the latest movies and your favorite emotions to lose track of time and space. Don’t bother connecting to that things just automatically go your way. Today isn’t about finding websites. You might want to consider working out or getting a reality if you don’t have to. Go to an art museum or attend a dance solutions to problems; it’s about enjoying that which you have haircut. This is a good day to improve your general appearance performance. See a movie and go out to your favourite restaurant. already learned and accomplished. Keep things light. overall. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Take a break from the trail you’re on and get off the beaten path, Libra. You may find it hard to take a realistic approach to your emotions Question the validity of anything you find yourself in conflict Today is a day to forge ahead with ideas and dreams rather than today, Scorpio. A sensitive issue is apt to be pulling on you in such with today, Sagittarius. You might find that people are acting on commitments and answers. Question things and debate the facts. a way that it’s leaving you feeling like you are way out in left field in incomplete information and that they are falsely accusing you Whatever you do, have fun. This is the perfect day to go out and enjoy terms of the way you relate to others. You might want to consider of something you didn’t say or do. Work to bring harmony to the the fresh air with an outdoor activity, especially group activities. You letting someone else take the lead for once and allow stability to situation by getting the truth out on the table and helping the actual can’t go wrong with joining up with friends. form before the next decision is made. motivations become known. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

It may feel like something has suddenly clicked into place for you Things may seem a bit surreal for you today, Aquarius, so don’t take Today is a great day for you in which you should enjoy a great deal today in which you have found the missing piece of a puzzle you’ve other people’s chatter too seriously. Today is a day to reach out and of playful conversation with others, Pisces. Fantasy is likely to play been working on for a while, Capricorn. The answers may be subtle, touch someone, so pick up the phone and dial it. It’s a good day to share a large role in the events of the day, and you may find yourself but they are there. Fantasy and a playful attitude will lead you to your dreams with others, despite how farfetched they may sound. daydreaming as you walk down the street. Don’t bother with reality them eff ortlessly. Spread your ideas out to the world today and Others may look at you as if you have three heads, but as long as you’re today if you don’t have to. You’re much better off keeping the tone adopt an attitude that encourages others to join in your daydreams. being honest with yourself, there’s no reason for you to be shy. light and playful. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD Bollywood’s Class of 2020 With every New Year, the stakes become tougher for Bollywood newcomers. Can the class of 2020 manage to pass the box-off ice test with flying colours? Ahana Bhaatacharya takes a look at the B-Town entrants who might create a buzz in 2020

t is time to take a look at the Ahan Shetty new talent that Bollywood Suniel Shetty’s daughter Athiya has will introduce over the next already forayed Bollywood, and now 12 months. The mix looks it is the son’s turn. Ahan will make his interesting, comprising debut in the Hindi remake of the 2018 Ioutsiders as well as youngsters with Telugu fi lm RX 100. The Milan Luthria filmi bloodline. directorial is titled Tadap and features A quick stock of newcomers opposite Ahan. who made their debut in 2019 shows has surely . been the most impressive. Chunky Unconfirmed reports state Pooja Pandey’s daughter was liked for Bedi’s daughter Alaya F. has signed her performance in Student Of The a three-film deal even before her Year 2, despite the film’s below- debut film releases, with producer expectation show. In Pati Patni Jay Shewakramani of Northern Aur Woh, she struck effortless Lights Films. In her debut film, chemistry with . Alaya plays ’s daughter Manushi Chhillar Others who garnered attention in his co-production, Jawaani Ahaan Pandey included Ananya’s SOTY 2 co- Jaaneman. The slice-of-life father- star Tara Sutaria, Amrish Puri’s daughter story also stars . grandson Vardhan Puri (whose debut film Yeh Saali Aashiqui Ahaan Pandey failed to click), Vardhan’s co-star Even though no official Shivaleeka Oberoi, Nutan’s grand- announcement has been made, the daughter Pranutan Bahl (Notebook) grapevine is abuzz that Chunky and ’s son Abhimanyu Pandey’s nephew and Ananya Dassani (Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota). Panday’s cousin Ahaan Pandey Sunny Deol’s son Karan Deol and will make his Bollywood debut his co-star Sahher Bambba (in in an action flick backed by Yash Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas) and Zaheer Raj Films. Reports claim that the Iqbal (Notebook) were a few other youngster is preparing hard to make debutants who were hyped. himself suitable for the industry, With every New Year, the stakes and is undergoing acting and dance become tougher for Bollywood training. Looks like YRF might newcomers. Can the class of 2020 make an announcement soon. Isabelle Kaif manage to pass the box-office test Shalini Pandey with flying colours? Shalini Pandey Here taking a look at the B-Town Shalini impressed with her entrants who might create a buzz performance in Vijay Deverakonda’s in 2020. Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy a couple of year back, and went on Manushi Chhillar to feature in several Tamil and Ever since Manushi earned the Telugu films including the critically Miss Universe crown in 2017, the acclaimed Mahanati. The 25-year- Indian audiences has been waiting old is now all set to foray B-Town as to hear the news of her B-Town Ranveer Singh’s heroine in the YRF debut. It’s finally happening. comedy drama Jayeshbhai Jordaar. Manushi is all set to make her Bollywood debut in 2020 opposite Keerthy Suresh superstar Akshay Kumar. National Award-winner She plays Sanyogita in Keerthy will make her B-Town Chandraprakash Dwivedi’s period debut alongside Ajay Devgn in the drama Prithviraj, which stars biographical sports drama Maidaan. Ahan Shetty Akshay Kumar in the title role. The The Amit Sharma directorial is a Keerthy Suresh YRF flick is slated to hit theatres in biopic of football coach Syed Abdul Diwali. Rahim, who changed the course of the game in India. Isabelle Kaif Being Katrina Kaif’s sister can be Krystle D’souza an advantage, but there is also the Television actress Krystle drawback of expectation. Isabelle D’Souza makes her Bollywood has done a brief role in a 2014 debut in the psychological suspense crossover film titled Dr Cabbie drama Chehre, starring Amitabh before this, and has featured in Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. The cosmetics brand endorsements. film is directed by Rumi Jaffery. She makes her Bollywood debut Krystle, 29, has been a popular face in Karan Butani’s movie Kwatha, on TV thanks to her daily soaps a drama set against an Army such as Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri backdrop and starring Salman Behna Hai, Brahmarakshas: Jaag Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Utha Shaitaan and Belan Wali Bahu. Alaya F. Sharma. – IANS Krystle D’souza Monday, December 30, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Cats is a disaster, but a slew of actors hold out dignity

By Christi Carras

he felines of Cats are so focused on what “Jellicles can and Jellicles do,” they never paws to wonder if Jellicles should —T and apparently neither did the actors who play them. Tom Hooper’s catatonic movie musical based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running stage production spurred quite a few questions when it clawed its way into theatres over the weekend: Why do the cats have human hands? Why do the cockroaches have human faces? Why do only some cats wear human clothes? And perhaps the most burning question of all: Why, in Heaviside Layer’s name, did so many global superstars and Oscar-winners sign on for this epic catastrophe? Only the Jellicle moon knows, as review after cruel review rolls in, sparing no-one — not even Dreamgirls darling Jennifer Hudson. Yet, despite Hooper and the visual-eff ects team’s best eff orts, a FOCUS: Judi Dench in a scene from Cats. few in the fi lm’s star-studded litter still managed to land on their, uh, of minutes before his Jellicle Ball Taylor Swift stripped-down transformation weirdly anthropomorphic feet. debut, his capture by Idris Elba’s If anyone has the ability to James Corden feel somehow more degrading and From Taylor Swift and Judi nefarious Macavity is the one that shake this off , it’s Swift, whose Similarly to Derulo, Corden’s wrong. Dench to Jason Derulo and Rebel hits hardest. showstopping musical number entrance as the snarky yet insecure Wilson, here’s a ranking of Cats as the fun and fl irty Bombalurina Bustopher Jones doesn’t feel too Jennifer Hudson performances, in order of least to Francesca Hayward appropriately plays much like the far off from his go-to persona While her powerful, pitch- most embarrassing. Though it’s impossible to make catwalk portion of a concert set — during Late Late Show skits. perfect vocals cannot be denied, heads or tails of just about anything strutting downstage with mini-me And while there are few acts less the Oscar winner simply takes Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in Cats, one thing is absolutely backup dancers and engaging the dignifi ed than diving headfi rst into herself too seriously, and the With a knighthood, a certain: Ballerina Hayward is the audience with cringey call-outs. a garbage can (coincidentally, an whimsical, ridiculous tone of the damehood, one Oscar win and breakout star. Plus, her ability to Her dance moves aren’t quite apt metaphor for entering a Cats fi lm never quite grounds itself nine nominations between them, capture a near-constant state of as fl uid as Hayward’s, but they’re screening), it’s worth noting that enough to match her perpetually Dench and McKellen arguably had fear and confusion as new girl in certainly no more embarrassing the veteran TV host’s superbly downcast gaze and overdone sobs. the most collective dignity going town Victoria makes her easily the than what we’ve seen from the delivered one-liners earned some Even her weepy rendition of the into Cats. And they have the most most relatable. Lover singer in music videos and of the only genuine laughs from musical’s anchor ballad comes off coming out of it too, thanks to their But of course, it’s Hayward’s at award shows. Plus, Swift gets the audience at the screening I like a drunken karaoke performance subtle and nuanced turns as Old ballet skills that really steal the some extra points in the dignity attended. that makes everyone in the room Deuteronomy and Gus the Theatre show, miraculously breaking department for penning Victoria’s Still, there’s something innately uncomfortable and concerned. Cat, respectively. through all the digital fur technology new solo, Beautiful Ghosts, with unsettling about watching a grown No matter, she’s sure to win back As usual, Dench commands to reveal gorgeous, purr-fect lines. Webber, which — despite being shut man-cat hiss — even if he is self- plenty of R-E-S-P-E-C-T when respect in every frame she fi lls as A principal dancer in the Royal out of the Oscars shortlist — serves aware about it … she graces screens as the legendary the beacon of reason in this chaotic Ballet company, Hayward’s decades as a soft and sweet counterpart to Aretha Franklin next year. mess of a narrative(?), allowing her of classical training shine as she Hudson’s resounding rendition of Idris Elba feline subjects — and the audience glides through the bumpy fi lm with Memory. The digital fur technology Rebel Wilson — to depend on her for much- unmatched grace, establishing strikes again! Like many of Poor Wilson. Of all the crazy, needed answers as the grand jury herself as a true triple threat. Jason Derulo his costars, the second-hand humiliating acts this fever dream of the Jellicle Ball. Her trademark OK — hear meowt on this one. embarrassment that comes with of a project forces its felines to stoicism is such a welcome relief Laurie Davidson and Robbie Yes, Derulo’s casting might take watching Elba’s sinister turn as the commit, the Pitch Perfect alum by the second half of the movie, it’s Fairchild the cake as the randomest selection magical Macavity really isn’t his really gets the worst of it as the almost easy to forget the disturbing Two more pleasant surprises in in this already extremely random fault. bumbling Jennyanydots. fact that she’s wearing a coat made crowded cast of players, Davidson ensemble, and yes, his fake cockney As usual, Elba does his best From devouring dancing, from the same type of fur on her and Fairchild fl ank Hayward accent rivals Dick Van Dyke’s in with what he’s given: another humanoid cockroaches to body (like, if a human were to wear valiantly as Victoria’s furry friends painfulness. character that inexplicably wears spreading her furry cat legs in a jacket of human skin) — almost. Mr Mistoff elees and Munkustrap, But, really, what is Cats if not a trench coat of what appears to the air, Wilson’s endless reel of Another late but appreciated serving as guides to the strange and random and painful? Derulo’s suave be his brethren’s fur, only to take shameless gags cannot be unseen. appearance in the Cats story, magical world of the Jellicles. turn as ladies’ cat Rum Tum Tugger it off in the second half of the film, And that phrase could realistically McKellen’s Gus the Theatre Cat Strip away the ghastly digital doesn’t stray too far from his pop revealing his shimmering, naked apply to any and every bizarre gives the fi lm one of its most fur and strap on some point shoes, persona, wooing the females with cat body. This wouldn’t be a big moment of this movie, so the fact moving musical performances — and one could watch Fairchild and practised winks and smooth vocal deal, since half the felines in this that it’s being used here, and only not with overly dramatic pauses or Hayward dance around each other riff s. Honestly, if he’d prefaced nonsensical land are already nude here, is signifi cant. weepy key changes (cough cough, all day. With any luck, maybe that’s Rum Tum’s song with JAsoOon to begin with. At least with Wilson’s character, Hudson), but with sheer heart. what Hooper’s promised re-edit will DerUloOo, it would have felt right. The problem is, Macavity that seemed to be the desired Despite meeting Gus only a handful look like. No net dignity loss here. starts fully clothed, making his eff ect. —Los Angeles Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, December 30, 2019 COMMUNITY Award winning Indian expat credits Qatar for her success

By Mudassir Raja

orld Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), a global non-profi t organisationW headquartered at Noida India, that has been spearheading the cause and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) world over since its inception in 1980, recently awarded Rashmi Agarwal, Founder and President of MAPS International, with ‘Best NRI Woman Entrepreneur Award’ at WASME Excellence Award. WASME enjoys consultative status with many UN agencies, including UNCTAD, ITC, WIPO, UNIDO, Unesco, UNICITRAL, UNESCAP and ILO. Rashmi received the award from Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, India. She also attended 23rd International Conference for SMEs (ICSME) on ‘Achieving inclusive and Sustainable Goal through SME 4.0 by promoting SMEs’ as a guest speaker. The 23rd ICSME aimed to promote CEREMONY: Rashmi Agarwal receiving award from Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, India. SME development initiatives and integrating it with the 2030 agenda of achieving Sustainable Development “For all my activities throughout Goals (SDGs) set by the UN. Rashmi is all praise for the support these years, I have received and co-operation she has been getting in Qatar for the work she has unconditional support from been doing. She is the fi rst Indian woman living in Qatar to receive organisations and institutions the award. Speaking to Community, Rashmi said, “I am thankful to such as Katara, Qatar Foundation, WASME and their entire team for doing the honours. It is an honour Qatar Museums and the Ministry of both for me as an NRI and for Qatar because I am the fi rst Indian woman Culture” from Qatar to receive this award.” Rashmi, who has been living in — Rashmi Agarwal, Qatar for over 14 years with her family, attributed award to Qatar Founder and President indicating the kind of support and co-operation she has been of MAPS International receiving. “I formed my company MAPS International in Qatar with passion of the art of silk painting. the support she received from no resistance whatsoever. I started About the art scene in Qatar, she her family, the expatriate Indian organising art exhibitions, seminars, said, “There is a deep understanding, community, and the Government and inviting international artists appreciation and craze for art and of India. “A long journey is not one from diff erent countries. I have artists in this country. I have been step. It cannot be achieved by one also been organising international lucky enough to be here. Both the person alone. I am greatly indebted art festivals. My company’s pivotal people and Government of Qatar to all of my family for supporting me role has been to provide a platform provide countless opportunities to during my endeavours. The support to budding and young artists from the talented and promising artists. and encouragement that I have got diff erent countries living in Qatar. Qatar not only promotes its rich from my compatriots also means a “For all my activities throughout culture and art but also encourages lot to me.” these years, I have received the artists with various backgrounds Rashmi feels more responsible unconditional support from to grow and fl ourish here.” after receiving the award. “The organisations and institutions “The appreciation has been so recognition is both an achievement such as Katara, Qatar Foundation, much so that the guest artists from and responsibility for me. It is Qatar Museums and the Ministry of diff erent countries, who came to responsibility because I have to Culture. I have also been organsing take part in International Art Festival live up to the higher expectations various art and fashion events for in 2018 and 2019 were hosted and that people around me will have these organisations. I have also been appreciated by higher authorities of from me. The higher achievements thankful to certain individuals who Qatar. They felt privileged to have come with greater responsibility. I have always been helpful to me.” august reception and hospitality,” she cannot sit on my laurels. I have to Rashmi, who carries a law degree, added. raise the bar higher for myself in RECOGNITION: ‘Best NRI Woman Entrepreneur Award’ at WASME has however been pursuing her The entrepreneur also appreciated the future.” Excellence Awards 2019. Photos supplied