THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017 COMMUNITYCOMM | 6 HEALTH | 8 BOLLYWOOD | 1212 BWJAQBW holds Apple working on Surviving for 38 yearsears legalegall awareness adding diagnostic in Bollywood isn’t seminar data to iPhone easy: Anil Kapoor Email: [email protected] EID MUBARAK... My Eid Mubarak Storybook, a new children’s book written by Omer Naqi, teaches children about the traditions of Eid. P | 4-5 03 THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017 CAMPUS DPS-MIS hosts inter-school quiz competition The Peninsula Encuesta- 2017 witnessed a harmonious battle among the PS-Modern Indian School dauntless quizzers for the coveted hosted the third season of trophy. After a preliminary written Dthe illuminating test round, five teams DPS-MIS, Encuesta-2017, an inter-school quiz Birla Public School, DMIS, Ideal competition for the students of Indian School and Noble Interna- grades VI to VIII on June 18. tional School, comprising 3 students The mega quizzing combat, each qualified for the final round. aimed at enhancing the meaning- Five highly intriguing and scientif- fulness of the holistic development, ically chosen infotainment-packed witnessed enthusiastic participa- rounds that consisted of thought- tion from 11 Indian schools namely provoking questions related to the Birla Public School, DMIS, Ideal fields of art and literature, sports, Indian School, Bhavans Public art and entertainment, science and School, Shantiniketan Indian School, technology and current affairs were crowned the winners of Encuesta round.The event came to an end Al Khor International School, Noble conducted to test the participants 2017, followed by Birla Public with the prize distribution cere- International School, Olive Inter- intelligence, knowledge and quick School team, comprising Trivikram mony. The distinguished guests national School, MES Indian School, wit. Each team, fighting with zeal Sunil, AnanyaManoj and Nandini handed over the prestigious Loyola International School and and determination, tried its best to for the first runner-up position. The Encuesta 2017 Trophy to the cham- DPS-Modern Indian School. The add to its glorious victory. second runner-up position was pions and the runners-up. occasion was graced by the Chief DPS-MIS team consisting of Ari- secured by Noble International The contest was truly a celebra- Guest, Mr. Yasir Nainar Vice Presi- tra Gosh, TejaswiManoj and School team containing Abhi- tion of knowledge with a healthy dent and Director IT, Principal, TanishqShekhar started out strong jithKrishnaa, AnugrahKrishnaa and competitive spirit!! According to a Ms.Asna Nafeesand other eminent and never broke their stride, giving Harsh Vardanan as the participants BPS student, ‘It was a wonderful guests. a sterling performance to be after a nail- biting ‘shoot at sight’ opportunity for the students.’ NIS holds Iftar meet MES observes Yoga Day he Noble International the value, need and the scien- school (NIS) held an Iftar tific aspects of fasting and ES Indian School marked celebrate the ancient Indian dis- Tmeet for its staff at the pre- stressed on the ruling of Zakah International Yoga Day cipline at the school conference paratory campus. (Charity). Management members, Mon June 21 with an objec- hall. Abdul Naseer, Ooredoo Shoukath. Muneer, Mustafa and tive of “health for all” and to Shikha Rana, teacher at the Project Manager, spoke on the Ansari, Principal, Shibu abdul inculcate the value of discipline Department of Physical Educa- five pillars of Islam through a Rasheed; Vice-principal (CCA) to everyone. tion (Girls’ Section), demonstrated power point presentation thus Robin jose, Vice-principal (Aca- In a programme, organised to different Yoga postures for the giving a detailed description of demics), Jayamon joy; HOS’s, this effect, students of MES Indian students. Department of Physical the importance of the duties of teaching and non-teaching staff School participated with enthu- Education of the school organised Muslims across the world. were present at the event. siasm and extended support to the event. He also emphasised about 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017 An ideal Eid book for children Irfan Bukhari The Peninsula y Eid Mubarak Storybook is a new children’s book that celebrates beauty of traditions and diversity,” said Omer Naqi, a Cana- “Mdian of Pakistani origin now settled in Doha. He never considered himself as a storyteller or a writer until he became a father. Observing his children has made him real- ise that all children learn and absorb information differently. His elder daughter is a visual learner, who loves pictures, pop-up books, and the younger one is influenced by the digital era, pre- ferring to use a smart device to listen to stories. Omer endeavours to use children’s illustra- tion books, using both physical and digital space, to reach out to parents world to connect with their children and enjoy a good bedtime story! Q. Can you tell us a little about the Book? People around the world celebrate different festivals and joyous holidays throughout the year. Whether it is Christmas, Diwali, or Eid, it is won- derful to see everyone comes together and celebrate the holidays. The Eid Mubarak Storybook is a fun and exciting book that teaches children about the traditions of Eid. The book is about my daugh- ters Emaan, Inaaya, Noorah, and their friends as they get ready to celebrate Eid. The book consists of nine short stories, each touching upon the different aspects of Eid. The enjoy reading the book again and again, and par- important all holidays are. characters range from infant to pre-teens, all ents will love to read it to their children. The book is about togetherness and enjoy- having one common goal: they are looking for- It can be used as a tool to learn about a dif- ing and celebrating festivals together as a family. ward to celebrating the festival. Children will ferent culture and teach children to be I want to reach out to parents worldwide to con- open-minded to diverse nect with their children while enjoying a good experiences in today’s bedtime story. modern world. The book Q. How have you been promoting the book also teaches kids to be and what is next for you? smart about spending Toronto money and charity. This has been a really busy year for me. I Q. Why did you write launched the book in March this year in Toronto this book? and held 2 book readings there. The response I describe myself as a has been great, and I will be going back to Global citizen. Having lived Toronto in June to hold 2 more book reading ses- and worked in Pakistan, sions there. Canada, USA, Dubai, Abu Doha Dhabi and Doha, I have Doha has been really kind and the feedback come to really understand, has been so positive. My book reading event on value and appreciate April 5th was really well received and well multi-culturalism. attended. Over the past month I had the oppor- The book is a reinforce- tunity to do 2 book readings at Doha based ment of these and a Schools. I was part of Newton International reminder to us of how School’s Literacy week and Book Fair, and did important Eid is. Actually, a special book reading there. I also did a book it’s a reminder on how reading at Loydence Academy in Doha. 05 THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017 COVER STORY different styles of learning and absorbing infor- mation. So experience the book at bedtime as a paperback, or listen to it in the car with your headphones on as an audio book, or enjoy read- ing it on your smart device as an eBook. Q. How can you order the book? The book is available online for worldwide shipping from Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble. com and www.omernaqi.com It is available as a Hardcover, Paperback, eBook and Audio book as well. Q. How can your readers reach you / con- nect with you? What’s next? I love connecting with my readers to get The book focuses on what I am also working on two more Children’s first hand feedback. So if you are a parent read- brings us together, not Books on the theme of togetherness for publi- ing to your kids, or if you are a child who liked what divides us. We need cation in 2018. the book, please connect with me. Tell me what Q. Who is the audience of your book? story you liked the best? Who was your favorite to see diversity as a source This book is for parents and children alike. character. I would love hearing from you. of strength not weakness. For people who celebrate Eid, and for people You can purchase your copy on Xlibris.com Learning about different who don’t. as a Hardcopy, Paperback or eBook. Q. What is the key message you give in Worldwide shipping is also available from cultures and teaching our your book? Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com kids to be open-minded The book focuses on what brings us Readers can follow Omer on Facebook to diverse experiences is together, not what divides us. We need to see (www.facebook.com/omernaqi - “Omer Naqi diversity as a source of strength not weakness. - Author - Tales from a Dad”), Instagram (omer- exactly what we need in Learning about different cultures and teach- naqi) and Twitter handle (@onaqi) for updates. today’s society. ing our kids to be open-minded to diverse experiences is exactly what we need in today’s society. Needless to say, all parents endeavour to Pakistan instil good family values in their children. If I am really excited about my 3 City road- you look at the current socio-political environ- show in Pakistan in May.