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COVER Australian star Mia Wasikowska STORY on her new film, a feminist take on Judy & Punch, and why her costumes need pockets. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.49am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.14am Zuhr (noon) 11.30am Asr (afternoon) 2.28pm Maghreb (sunset) 4.48pm Isha (night) 6.18pm

USEFUL NUMBERS Mardani 2 murdering young women. She vows to arrest the serial killer. DIRECTION: Gopi Puthran This is followed by a cat-and-mouse-chase between the CAST: Rani Mukerji, Rajesh Sharma, Shruti Bapna villain and the fi lm’s protagonist. SYNOPSIS: Shivani Shivaji Roy locks horns with the devil incarnate, a young and remorseless serial killer who is THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, Royal Plaza

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

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 The Peanut Butter Falcon away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream Qatar Airways 40253374 DIRECTION: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome CAST: Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally. SYNOPSIS: Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true. After running THEATRE: Royal Plaza te Unqu uo ot Q “I often e think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” – Vincent Van Gogh

Community Editor For movie timings and Kamran Rehmat further details please scan e-mail: [email protected] the QR code above with your Telephone: 44466405 mobile phone camera or visit qatarcinemas.com Fax: 44350474 Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

TIME: 6pm – 8pm each and every student to uncover their Career guidance for course, country, unique abilities, develop greater confi dence college and entrance for students of Grade and master strategies for success in the IX-XII, of all curriculum. Career assessments classroom and beyond. Programme leader, administered for stream preference, career Dr Ram B. Ramchandran is Vice Dean and test, branch preference, personality, Professor of Strategy and Planning at the multiple intelligence and learning styles O.P. Jindal Global School, India. The event is and productivity. For more information, organised by Right Track Consultants. 55448835. For registration details, contact 55448835.

Mughal-e-Azam Grand Musical more than 100 pieces from across Qatar WHERE: Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC Museums’ (QM) collections, including many WHEN: December 19 – December 20 masterpieces that have never been displayed After School Activities TIME: 7:30pm – 10pm before. WHERE: Atelier Ballet Lessons With live singing on stage, strong cast WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier of talents, and fairy tale sets that intensify Al Wakalat Car Market 2019 Music and arts activities for students WHEN: Ongoing Mughal imperial opulence, this modern-day WHERE: Parking opposite to Khalifa taking place after they fi nish their day in TIME: 4pm – 8pm version breathes new life into the classic International Stadium school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- For more info e-mail at registration@ story of forbidden love. The magic continues WHEN: December 19 – 28 hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. in this “must-see” musical that enthralls TIME: 4pm – 11:59pm Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 everyone to watch over and over again. Iconic Al Wakalat Car Market aims to congregate years old after school hours. acts in one unforgettable show, Mughal-E- car enthusiasts, prospective buyers, and Hobby Classes Azam, takes you back in time where two hearts automotive retailers with the best deals of WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art justifi ed that against all odds, love conquers all. the year in a single location. Al Wakalat Car Centre Tickets available through www.q-tickets.com Market will enable visitors to have access WHEN: Saturday – Friday to cars at their best off ers of the year, which Mamangam is an art and performance ensure to clear out stocks of approved cars. centre started with a vision of spreading our knowledge, interests and experience in various disciplines in arts across diff erent countries for children and adults. Mamangam has become the favourite centre for learning. We off er regular classes in the following disciplines like traditional classical and folk dance forms, art and craft, drawing and painting, personality development and public speaking, Bollywood dance, contemporary, hip hop styles, music both vocals and instrumentals. To develop health consciousness, we train them karate, yoga with special sessions for kids and adults. Mamangam has also come up with chess and robotics in regular batches in an attempt to give a better learning experience, as they sharpen their minds and brains too. For those who wish to register for more details, visit www.mamangamqatar.in

Winter School gor Grade IX-XII Students WHERE: Inspire Training Academy, Najma St. WHEN: December 25 – 29 TIME: 8:30am – 1:30pm Developing the leader within every teen Gems and Jewels Exhibition today — for a better world tomorrow. WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Each student deserves to discover their WHEN: Ongoing till January 18 potential and acquire the skills, confi dence TIME: 9am onwards and motivation to make things happen The exhibition comes in celebration of and bring about change. The fi ve-day the Qatar-India 2019 Year of Culture and Career Guidance leadership and innovation programme is presents a look at magnifi cent gems and WHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al an exciting series of interactive workshops, jewellery from India. Set in Stone: Gems and Sadd energetic activities and fun-fi lled challenges Jewels from Royal Indian Courts showcases WHEN: Sunday – Thursday specifi cally designed to inspire and enable

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY For Mia Wasikowska, unfamiliarity breeds contempt ‘I particularly miss the floral smell of Sydney in spring,’ the Australian actress of the Alice in Wonderland fame tells Kate Kellaway

ustralian actress Mia Wasikowska trained as a ballet dancer in her teens before switching careers. In A2010, she was the highest-grossing fi lm star in the world after playing the lead in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and starring alongside Annette Bening and Julianne Moore in The Kids Are All Right. She has since starred in Jane Eyre opposite Michael Fassbender and as the writer Robyn Davidson in Tracks. Now she plays Judy in Judy and Punch, Mirrah Foulkes’s unruly, subversive, feminist take on the traditional puppet show.

How was it working on Judy and Punch? It was a rough shoot. Low budget Australian fi lmmaking is full on. We had babies, dogs, horses, puppets — so many uncontrollable elements — but got through it. Melbourne weather is notoriously horrible and [meant] we were unable to drive down to the location — an artist’s estate. The cast and crew had to trudge down a very steep slope and we were stuck there for a couple of days.

What is the moral of Judy and Punch? Judy gives a speech in which she says the witch might appear to be her today, but everybody lives in fear that tomorrow they might be perceived to be witches. It is a brilliant message that pinpoints the fearmongering happening here [in the UK] and in America.

Was it diffi cult to get Judy’s emotional reactions across with such an economical script and You’ve just turned 30 – do you Although acting is a really awesome speedy plot? feel like laughing or crying? It was hard to get the emotional Weirdly, I feel better about job, the perception is different from content because the fi lm jumps turning 30 than I did approaching between humour and drama. But it. Twenty-eight was harder. I the reality. Unless you are able to work we thought it was very important measure my life in terms of age; I for the dramatic moments to hit, to envy people who don’t. For me it’s with the same people again, it is really be a counterpoint to absurdity. We about asking, have I stopped long lonely and a lot of upheaval wanted to make the fi lm a confl ict enough to choose to do what I’m for the audience — like the puppet doing? show itself. You’re not sure whether to laugh or cry. Your career has been pretty ‘ — Mia Wasikowska ’ Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY nonstop since you gave up “It was hard ballet. Why did you jump tracks? to get the I was desperate to be a ballet dancer. I was super in love with emotional it but it became evident I’d never become a prima ballerina, I content didn’t have the right body. It was because devastating to realise that. It speaks of the toxicity within ballet — I (Judy & Punch) was 14 and tiny. I remember one audition where they did not watch jumps between anyone dance, just checked our proportions and fl exibility. I was humour and heartbroken. I was probably a lovely drama. But dancer. we thought I fi rst saw you in the HBO drama In Treatment playing a it was very stressed teenage gymnast. You were brilliant and obviously important knew how that gymnast felt. for the In Treatment was my fi rst job in America. Over the 10 years, I’ve dramatic been in the US, the people who made In Treatment — Rodrigo moments to Garcia and Sarah Treem — have become milestone people in my hit, to be a life. Then came Alice [the Tim counterpoint Burton fi lm] — another turning point. The transition to Hollywood ACTION: Mia in a scene from Judy & Punch. to absurdity” was diffi cult in having to let go of control of how I was perceived. It’s If you really, really love it — keep place or thing. Knowing who you I directed a short fi lm about a embarrassing to admit you care, but Do you get homesick? going for sure. But my perspective are. It’s a big confl ict to slow things little boy with nervous tics from as a 20-year-old you do. Pimped I do. I’ve an underlying anxiety on ambition, determination and down or not take work because most The Turning by Tim Winton, who is out to a world of press, you can feel when overseas because I can’t swim pushing has changed in the past of the time you’re being told how brilliant. It was such fun, so much picked apart. Before, no-one knew home. I want to be on the same land couple of years. I’ve done this job for lucky you are, how brilliant it is, better than acting. It was wonderful me. as everyone I love. I particularly 10 years all over the world. It’s a bit how cool that you get to travel. You to be able to create a world. I’d love miss the fl oral smell of Sydney in of a cliché but, after a while, it leaves feel so terrible thinking, actually, I to do more directing. How Australian do you feel spring. you feeling hollow. I’m looking hate it. when not in Australia? forward to being back in Sydney. What do you fi nd relaxing? I staunchly stay in Australia Your parents are I feel more of a pull to be in my Of all the characters you have Gardening. I’m really anxious and love being there but I’m not photographers… Have you own community where I can have played, which comes closest to right now because I’m not sure if my a patriot. My mum is Polish and inherited their visual sense? consistency and friends because, you? housemates are watering my veggies I have seen her struggle, seen I have been obsessed with although acting is a really awesome I’m going to subvert this question: — tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, the negative side to our culture photography and taken photos from job, the perception is diff erent from none of them. Yet there is an zucchini, spinach, radishes… And in terms of bigotry. She gave me the perspective of an actor on set. the reality. Unless you are able to element I identify with in all of there is my dog. I wrangled my empathy for people outside classic Filming Jane Eyre, they even sewed work with the same people again, it them. I think it’s fi ne to hate your brother into sharing a dog with me Aussie culture — I especially feel a secret pocket into the bustle of my is really lonely and a lot of upheaval. characters –— if they’re total a--- — in Sydney. His name is June. June empathy towards our Indigenous skirt for my camera. ----s. — let me just put it out there — was culture whom we’ve displaced What is freedom? originally a boy’s name. He’s big and and continue to undervalue and What advice would you give Knowing you have choices, never You have done some fl uff y and gorgeous and I can’t wait disempower. an actor starting out? feeling beholden to any person, directing? to get back to him.

CLAIM TO FAME: Mia Wasikowska in Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland. CLASSIC: The Australian essayed Jane Eyre in the film by the same name. 6 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY

OBS marks harvest festival

Overseas Bhuejl Society – Qatar (OBS) recently organised an event as part of harvest festival of preservation, promotion and development of indigenous language, script, religion, culture ‘Udhauli’ celebrations at Gorkha restaurant. The event was chaired by Milan Kumar Bhuel, and literature. Furthermore, all ethnic organisations voice together for empowerment and Chairman of OBS. Shiva Bhujel, Chairman of Non-Resident Nepal Federation of Indigenous proportionate representation of ethnic/indigenous communities. Nationalities (NNFIN), was the chief guest on the occasion. The event featured cultural dances and performances. Maya Bhuel performed welcome dance Niyam Bhujel, Adviser at OBS, welcomed the gathering and light the candles. Ramesh Bhujel, at the event. Other performances were performed by artistes, including Humakanta Parajuli, First Chairman of OBS, spoke about the importance of the festival. Speaking on the occasion, Ramesh Bhujel, Prakash Darnal, Sabin Magar, Subash Poudel, Jeevan Gurung, Muna Magar, Bir Bahadur Bhujel, Vice President of OBS, said that every Nepali ethnic organisation has its Ganesh Thakuri, Ramjan Nirdosh, Jina Gurung, Sarita Gurung and Alina Magar. Sabin Magar, own organisational structure and objectives, but all have some common agendas in terms Nepali dancer, also performed at the event . – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

Indonesian community in Qatar organises Annual Football League

The Indonesian community in Qatar recently organised Annual Football League. Seven Indonesian football clubs across Qatar from Doha, Mesaieed, and Al Khor participated in the tournament. The final match was followed by a prize distribution ceremony. The ceremony was attended by notable personalities, including Heru Budiarso, off icial from the Embassy of Indonesia; Farhan al-Sheikh al-Sayed, President of International Walking Football Federation in Qatar; Geovani, Chairman of the League Committee; and Rakhmat Soebekti, Chairman of Indonesian Football Association.

SIS organises 20th Annual Sports Day

Shantiniketan Indian by the pledge. Yellow School recently marked House emerged as the 20th Annual Sports Day overall champions. The held at Al Wakrah Sport individual champions, Club Stadium. More than included Razan Eltiyab, in 500 athletes participated Sub Junior Girls category; in the event. Shahnas RiFaz Muhammed, Noorudeen, Managing Sub-Junior Boys; Reel Committee Member of Abdul Rahman, Junior SIS, was the chief guest Girls; Hamdan Yoosuf, on the occasion. He Junior Boys; Juweria declared the meet open. Khan, Intermediate Girls; The event kicked off with Md Rafi, Intermediate a rhythmic colourful Boys; Sadia Anwar, Pre- aerobic drill by the Junior Senior Girls; Akil Ahmed, Section Girls and the Pre-Senior Boys; Alyaa synchronised parade by Mubarak, Senior Girls; Scouts and Guides. The and Hani Sk, Senior Boys. March Past Team was led Dr Subhash Nair, Principal by Thejas Vinay, Sports of SIS, congratulated Captain, and respective the sportsman spirit House Captains. Suresh displayed by the Smart, Head Boy of students, parents SIS, welcomed the and teachers who gathering followed participated in the event. Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

Students of BPS take part in Alwadi Hotel Doha hosts Ohlala Spa and MIA sleep over programme Wellness Awards 2019 Alwadi Hotel, the first MGallery Hotel Collection boutique the most sought-after destinations for undergoing beauty The Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA), in association with Indian Cultural hotel in Qatar, recently hosted the 3rd edition of the treatments in Qatar.” Centre, recently organised a sleep over programme as part of its outdoor prestigious Ohlala Spa and Wellness Awards ceremony. The M|SPA at Alwadi Hotel Doha off ers the perfect blend education programme that endeavours to help student’s resilience and During the ceremony, Alwadi Hotel’s M|SPA bagged the of traditional Arabic oils and healing therapies with problem solving skills in unfamiliar situation when children are away from ‘Favourite Male Spa’ and ‘Favourite Facial Treatment’ modern beauty treatments and products. Its facial packs home. Nine students along with the two teachers from Birla Public School awards. and DUO Bliss treatments are some of the standout (BPS) took part in the programme. The programme featured various Speaking on the occasion, Hani Akkari, General Manager features of the spa and are fast gaining popularity across activities, including mummy making, yoga class and workshops. of Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery, said, “We at Alwadi Qatar. Started in 2017, the Ohlala Spa and Wellness Hotel Doha are proud to host this prestigious event. It is Awards recognises service excellence and aims to inspire also a big honour for us to win two awards during this spas around the region to raise the global industry ceremony. This just shows that M|SPA is becoming one of standards.

ICC conducts 6th Karate Tournament

Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of embassy of India, recently conducted 6th Karate Tournament at ICC Ashoka Hall. Over 150 karate students took part in the tournament. The event was inaugurated by Manikantan A P, President of ICC. Jaff arkhan M, Head of Premises HR and Sports at ICC, welcomed the gathering and conducted the programme. Anjan Kumar Ganguli, Joint Secretary of ICC, proposed a vote of thanks. The tournament was managed by the panel of karate referees approved by the Qatar Karate Federation along with Sensei Abdul Jaleel and Sensei N M Ashraf. City Centre Rotana all set to commemorate Qatar National Day

City Centre Rotana Doha is all set to celebrate Qatar include a rich assortment of soups, salads, cold and hot National Day with its guests and visitors who have inspired appetisers in addition to the bakery and cheese stations the continued solidarity, growth and prosperity of Qatar, and the sushi corner. A diverse array of fresh fruits, sweets stated a press release. and desserts will be the grand finale. To celebrate this special occasion in a unique and On this occasion, Martin Kendall, General Manager of innovative way, the hotel has placed a ‘Wish Tree’ the lobby City Centre Rotana Doha, said, “I would like to take this whereby guests and visitors can express theirs love and opportunity to congratulate the proud people of Qatar, gratitude to the nation by adding their wishes to the tree. inviting them to celebrate Qatar National Day with a variety Till date Qatari nationals, expats and visitors have written of engaging activities and off ers. This year we have placed their wishes expressing their true emotions towards the a wish tree at the lobby of the hotel allowing our guest to country. The ‘Wish Tree’ branches are getting heavier by share their gratitude and well wishes for the country on this every passing day with handwritten notes in diff erent special day, which is an occasion that is dear to everyone›s languages, each left by a guest expressing their gratitude heart”. for Qatar and its residents. Meanwhile, in the run up to Qatar National Day, team Furthermore, on the National Day, City Centre Rotana’s members of City Centre Rotana visited their favourite award-winning Olive Oil restaurant will be off ering a places in the country and posted pictures and stories memorable lunch buff et from 12:30pm-3pm. Guests will on hotel’s social media. The posts featured well known be able to indulge in a wide selection of main courses landmarks such as the Qatar National Museum and including Qatari dishes, oriental and international platters, the Museum of Islamic Art as well as other cultural and BBQ, seafood and Indian culinary. Moreover, the buff et will recreational places in town. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY TNG: 10 years of provid quality education

he Next Generation of eff ort and perseverance. I wish As part of its community outreach at the event. Students at TNG have current education system. She said, (TNG) School recently the school continues to progress and eff orts, TNG presented Education managed to secure this award for the “We commend the distinguished organised an event to prosper for many years to come.” Awards to appreciate organisations third year in a row. employment of technology in mark its successful The 10th anniversary event was who have been contributing Earlier in October this year, the your classrooms and the school’s completion of 10 characterised by a celebration of the positively to the education sector school had announced ‘Teachers participation in international prosperousT year of providing quality school’s achievements, its staff and by playing an active role in raising as Innovators’ award, for teachers and local competition, in order to education in the State of Qatar. wider community. awareness about important issues. who have successfully introduced contribute eff ectively to achieve The event was hosted under the While addressing the gathering, The nominations for this year innovative pedagogical approaches development and sustainability in patronage of Dr Hamda Hassan Riyaz Bakali, Director at TNG, said: included, Ministry of Endowments to their classrooms and achieved our beloved county, Qatar.” al-Sulaiti, Secretary General at “We are lucky that geographically (Awqaf) and Islamic Aff airs, Juvenile favourable results. At the event, To appreciate the commitment Qatar National Commission for we are located in Qatar where such Police Department, Qatar Cancer the innovators had the opportunity and sincerity of its longest standing Education, Culture and Science. a robust educational infrastructure Society, Qatar Diabetes Association, to present and share the impact of team members, TNG presented Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin Khalifa has been laid and where our Sidra Medicine, Bedaya, Baladna their innovative approaches with its staff with Loyalty Awards for al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary at the standards have to be of the highest and Qatar Business Incubation the guests. completing 5 and 10 years of service. Ministry of Education and Higher quality. We are even luckier to have Center. This was the 6th round of Dr Hamda Hassan al-Sulaiti, Excellence Awards for the Education, was the chief guest a team that understands TNG’s Education Awards hosted by TNG. Secretary General, Qatar National categories, including Empowering on the occasion. Speaking on commitment to providing quality Nimrod D’silva presented Commission for Education, Culture the Team, Contributing to the the occasion, he said, “Fulfi lling education and making children Cambridge Outstanding Learners and Science and Chief Patron of School’s Mission and Vision, the promise of providing quality responsible global citizens, who are Award for IGCSE Islamiyat – Top in the event applauded the school’s Incorporating innovative education for ten years requires a lot respected for their Islamic values.” Qatar to Meerub Muhammad Ilyas eff ort in pushing boundaries of the Teaching and Learning strategies,

Excellence Award recipients and the management at TNG’s 10 anniversary event.

Chief Guest, Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin Khalifa al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, a Secretary General at Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, with TNG management at the event.

TNG Student Meerub Muhammad Ilyas after receiving the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Award for IGCSE Islamiyat – Top in Qatar from Nimrod D’silva of British Council, right. Loyalty Award recipients at the event. Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY TNG hosts 6th Education Award ding The Next Generation School recently hosted 6th Education Award, on the occasion Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Aff airs, Juvenile Police Department of the school’s 10th anniversary. The Education Award is an annual award hosted by – Ministry of Interior, Qatar Business Incubation Centre, Bedaya, Qatar Diabetes TNG. The awards appreciated the eff ort of the organisations who are contributing Association, Sidra Medicine, Qatar Cancer Society and Baladna. positively to the education sector by playing an active role in raising awareness about Chief Guest for the event, Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin Khalifa al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary important issues. at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Chief Patron for the After careful consideration, several organisations were nominated and invited by the event, along with Dr Hamda Hassan al-Sulaiti, Secretary General at Qatar National school to receive the award. The recipients of the 6th Education Award, included Commission for Education, Culture and Science, presented the awards.

Contributing to Academic Excellence, Commitment and Sincerity, Responsibility and Diligence, Creativity and Innovation and Inspiring Growth and Change, were presented to teachers. Established in 2009, TNG currently hosts a student body of nearly 1800 students and a team of 300+ members in seven campuses; that are located in some of the most central locations across the country. As an educational institute, Sheikh Dr Khaled bin Mohammad bin Ghanem al-Thani, Director General of Hussein Qasim Askar, 1st Warrant Off icer – In charge, Awareness and TNG is committed to providing the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Aff airs, receiving the award, Exhibition, receiving the award on behalf of the Juvenile Police Department. a safe learning environment for on behalf of the Ministry of Awqaf. its students that guarantees their academic, personal and social growth, empowering them to meet global challenges with an emphasis on Islamic values.

Ahmad al-Saygh, Entrepreneurship Manager, receiving the award on behalf Dr Khalid al-Yafie, Chief Medical Informatics Off icer, receiving the award on of Bedaya. behalf of Sidra Medicine.

Majed al-Khulaifi, Head of Incubation, receiving the award on behalf of Qatar Mohammad El Hassan, Care Program Specialist, receiving the award on Business Incubation Center. behalf of Qatar Diabetes Association.

nd Dr Hamda Hassan al-Sulaiti,

Ammar al-Mashhadani, Head of Public Relations Department, receiving the award on behalf of Qatar Cancer Society. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Andromeda Galaxy taken from Mazrat Al Turayna. The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224 and originally the Andromeda Nebula, is a spiral galaxy approximately 780 kiloparsecs from Earth, and the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. The galaxy’s name stems from the area of the Earth’s sky in which it appears, the constellation of Andromeda.

Photos by Ajith Everester (@ajitheverester) Astrophotography - VI

Galaxy is a face-on spiral galaxy distanced 21 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major. Discovered by Pierre Méchain on March 27, 1781, it was communicated to Charles Messier who verified its position for inclusion in the Messier Catalogue as one of its final entries. Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Why exercise won’t help most women suff ering from migraine

espite doctors can be a trigger of migraine attacks, recommending regular thus, it can instead be avoided as a aerobic exercise to strategy to manage migraine, said prevent migraine, researchers. physical exercise can The study, published in the Dactually be a trigger of migraine journal Cephalalgia and highlighted attacks for most women because of an overlooked relationship between “anxiety sensitivity” in them, fi nd migraine and exercise, was led by researchers. Samantha G Farris from Rutgers, “Anxiety sensitivity” refers to Department of Psychology, the one’s fear of experiencing anxiety State University of New Jersey. arousal due to harmful physical, The researchers assessed 100 cognitive and socially-observable women with probable migraine, consequences, may be related to who fi lled an online survey physical activity (PA) avoidance in covering anxiety sensitivity scores, migraine patients. intentional avoidance of moderate Migraine aff ects around 10-15 and vigorous physical activity (PA) per cent of the population around in the past month, as well as the the globe, and among its most self-rated perception that exercise common diagnosis criteria include would trigger a migraine attack and a throbbing, unilateral head pain, worse migraine symptoms. hypersensitivity to lights, sounds, The results showed that odour, and aggravation by activity. increased anxiety sensitivity scores Although regular aerobic exercise associated with PA avoidance has been strongly recommended by of both moderate and vigorous up to 5 per cent increase in the odds which regular PA is part of current with migraine and elevated clinicians as an adjuvant option for intensities. for avoiding PA. non-pharmacological treatment anxiety sensitivity could benefi t migraine prevention, for up to one- One-point increase in the Migraine is a highly prevalent and recommendations. from tailored, multi-component third of patients, physical exercise anxiety sensitivity scale resulted in disabling neurological disorder, in The authors wrote that “patients intervention”. – IANS

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

You could receive some sort of windfall today, Aries. Use it wisely. It’s likely that you will succeed at whatever you set out to accomplish Your energy may flag a bit today, Gemini. There’s nothing to worry Consider buying some time to figure out what you want to do with today, Taurus. If you’ve been held back by worries over the integrity about, though you could take better care of your health. What your life. It’s likely that your career isn’t exactly ringing your bells of a relationship or the long-term prospects of a partnership, you can happened to that exercise regimen you vowed to start? It’s never these days. You’re ready for new challenges and opportunities. dispel concerns by confronting the person directly. You may find he too late to improve your eating habits and begin working out. Even Meditate on what would make you happy and then take a systematic or she has the same feelings about you! Honesty is important today. if you only walk three times a week, you will notice a dramatic approach to achieving it. diff erence in your appearance and outlook. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today is meant for socialising and connecting, Cancer. Your You can’t help but notice that your home looks a bit drab, Leo. Today You have a to-do list a mile long today, Virgo. You may spend a lot of creativity is at an all-time high, so also try to work in some quiet time you could plan to do something about it. It won’t take much money, your day running errands. It certainly takes a lot to run a household, where you can do some writing or painting. If friends invite you out just time and a little creativity. Paint some samples on the walls. Your as you no doubt realise. Try not to get overwhelmed with all that you in the evening, by all means, take them up on the off er. You may spirits will improve. You can make big changes to the mood of the feel needs to be done. Most of the deadlines are self-imposed. No meet someone who could be pivotal to your career. Be open to all place simply by introducing more colour. one will know if you don’t meet them. possibilities. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You’re ready for a career change, Libra, or at least a change of venue. What is your dream, Scorpio? Answer that question as specifically as This may seem odd, Sagittarius, but you may not be the person you Have you considered telecommuting one day per week? That might possible today, then set about attaining that goal. All signs indicate think you are. There are indications that you have hidden talents. If give you the variety you seek without needing to find a new job. that whatever you begin today will pay off big time. Even though you they come out today, no one will be more shocked than you! This You may meet someone today or in the near future who will have a may feel that your dreams are too ambitious, there’s no need to feel could take your career in an entirely new direction. Strategise ways dramatic influence on your career decisions. Listen carefully. overwhelmed. Vow to take things one step at a time. Keep in mind to incorporate this talent into your career. Your work will take on a the old adage, “Once begun is half done.” new dynamic, and you will take a major leap forward. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

You’re about to experience a major change in your life’s direction, You’re unstoppable today, Aquarius. It seems you can do anything. It’s likely that you’re being held back by certain traumatic past Capricorn, and it may occur today. Keep your mind open to all sorts Your confidence and energy are high. There’s no question that you’re events. Before you can make further progress in your life, Pisces, of possibilities. You’re likely to receive some important information. ready to take the world by storm. Is the world ready for you? Think you must address these painful memories for the last time. If it feels Of course, you may not realise its importance right away. It’s only carefully as you formulate plans for your new project. Whatever you too frightening to do alone, seek professional help. You will find that with the passage of time that you will look back on this event as do will succeed, but be sure you’re doing what you really want to do mustering the courage to do this diff icult, emotional housecleaning pivotal. Make sure you don’t miss it. rather than what others expect of you. is more than half the battle. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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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. Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Composer returning part for 2 Warned about treadle (7) unmarried man (8) 3 Some photos may be spicy 6 Noise made by weasel’s (3) father (3) 4 Girls left with fools (6) 9 Proficient in a small 5 Unwilling cattle run wild (9) department (5) 6 Writing about ropes (5) 10 Everyone plants seeds 7 Beat with stick (5) outside, producing trees (7) 8 Root cause of vehicle 11 Tureen I transported in train decay? (6) (7) 12 Bearing on the arts 13 Island in a secret estuary (5) broadcast (5-4) 14 Old kings and queens from 16 Want about 25 sheets of Stroud (6) paper (7) 15 Hard missile in public school 17 Revolvers waved initially by (6) cads? (6) 19 Keep an eye on the 18 Invalid pleads for a change timekeeper (5) (6) 21 This may be quite an old 19 Plaintive cries are heard in thing (7) the principality (5) 22 Sibyl is confused about 20 Cat upset by bat (5) article for North Africans (7) 23 Couple of heads 23 Something used by dentist of department under or doctor badly (5) observation (3) 24 Speak, for example (3) 25 Terribly sad poet holding fifty little wrigglers (8) Answers

Wordsearch Codeword Solution 14 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Child trafficking is a global issue: Nandita going through several reports and By Arundhuti Banerjee extensive research work, as part of writing the book, she came across “mostly those children who are andita Puri, author and sent out for adoption to diff erent wife of the late actor countries never get a house and a Om Puri, is gearing up proper family for adoption. Mostly for her fourth book, they are exploited as slave and fall Jennifer, a real-life prey to the organ trade, get into Naccount of a girl who is a victim of drug abuse, among other wrong intercountry child traffi cking. She reasons. Child traffi cking is a says addressing the issue through burning topic globally.” her writing was important for her, However, she said the book is as child traffi cking is a global issue. not a social calling but an eff ort of Nandita was present in an a writer who was encouraged by interactive session at the LIFFT her friends and publishers to write India Filmostsav 2019 that has a book on Jennifer, and once she started from December 12 and will started to know the personality, she continue till December 16 (today). realised how fascinating her life The book is supported by Against journey was – from intercountry Child Traffi cking (ACT), an NGO adoption, becoming a drug addict, a based out of Brussels and working drug hustler to living in prisons for on the issue of intercountry child getting involved in such activities. adoption, explaining the intensity The book will be published in of the matter. February. “Although it has been mentioned “There were several moments in the UN resolution of child when I felt like giving up on writing AUTHOR: Nandita Puri is gearing up for her fourth book, Jennifer, a real-life account of a girl victim of child traff icking. adoption that it should happen that book because Jennifer has locally. For instance, If there is mood swings and other issues, and nicest human being she has ever understand that slang, so I called Filmostsav 2019 will present over a child ready for adoption in the she is certainly not a very happy come across! It was tough for me to her lawyer and try to understand 250 fi lms in various categories from southern part of India, the child and pleasant person to have a handle,” shared Nandita. what it means. Then I am told that 40 countries and open to public till should fi nd a household in the conversation with. For most of her Over time, the author started she needs some drinks so that she December 16 (today) in Lonavala, South. Likewise, you cannot life, she has stayed in prisons in understanding the dark phases can open up. I arranged it for her Maharashtra. send a Kashmiri child to a Tamil America as she was a drug hassler. Jennifer has gone through and and after the fi rst sip, she said, ‘it’s There will be conversation household, because things such She herself is into drugs, so she is both the women felt connected at a cheap but works!’ Then she opened sessions with many international as physical features will make the not always in her elements. One human level. up slowly about her fascinating fi lmmakers and actors at LIFFT adopted child look as if he is not a day, she would tell me, ‘you are Recalling their fi rst meeting, journey.” India, which is founded by Riju part of the family,” said Puri. bloody bogus woman’ and the next Nandita said: “She said, ‘hey, The LIFFT (Literature, Illusion, Bajaj and will take place at Fariyas She also mentioned that after day she would say that I am the I wanna buzz!’ I really did not Film Frame TV & Theatre) India Resort. – IANS

Passion, hard work, zest for life keep me going: Anil

At 62, Anil Kapoor’s fi tness level serves as a goal for youngsters. The self-confessed sprint connoisseur is counted among the fi ttest actors in the industry and is also enthusiastic about yoga and weight training. Opening up on his fi tness secret, he said: “My trainer keeps changing my workouts so that my body doesn’t get too comfortable in any one thing. But the idea is to have a good balance between cardio and weight training.” Asked about his diet, the actor commented: “I don’t follow any particular plan. I just RUMOUR: Vin Diesel, left, and Deepika Padukone, who is expected to join xXx 4i. eat what feels right for my body, and that’s usually healthy, simple food.” Deepika back with Family. Blessed.” He ran the caption with A sprint fanatic, Kapoor recently got a FITTEST: Anil Kapoor is counted among the Vin Diesel in xXx 4? the hash tags: “#RubyRose #ninadobrev chance to interact with Jamaican sprinter fittest actors in the industry. #deepikapadukone #Liveforthis Yohan Blake during the latter’s recent visit It looks like Bollywood superstar #XanderCage4.” to India. While Blake was in the country to the actor smiled and replied: “I’d say that’s Deepika Padukone will be back in the xXx 4 will mark the revival of the create awareness on road safety, Bollywood a fair assumption. The youth of today are fourth fi lm of Vin Diesel’s xXx franchise, high-octane action thriller franchise two veteran Kapoor reveals the duo took out time very knowledgeable about the science behind after all. years after the third fi lm, which launched to discuss health and fi tness apart from their health & fi tness and are therefore in a good In a recent post on social media, Deepika in Hollywood. If she returns in common interest, sprinting. position to make good choices.” Diesel hashtagged the names of some the fourth instalment of the series, it will “I feel lucky to have had the opportunity After four decades in Bollywood, Anil of his co-stars from the third fi lm of the be her second fi lm in Hollywood. to watch and learn from Yohan. He is such Kapoor is still super-active in fi lms. His series, xXx: Return Of Xander Cage, and While no offi cial announcement has a consummate professional!” said Kapoor releases this year have been Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Deepika’s was one of the names. been made on xXx 4, rumours have varied about his experience of interacting with Toh Aisa Laga, Total Dhamaal and Pagalpanti. With an Instagram picture that shows about Deepika’s role in the fi lm. While Blake. His roster next year comprises Malang and him wearing Xander Cage’s trademark some sources say she might make a full Anil Kapoor rose to stardom in the ’80s Takht. enormous fur coat, Diesel wrote: fl edged appearance as Selena Unger, when fi tness was not a priority for actors. So, what keeps so high on energy? “Passion, “Appreciate the creativity. How ironic her avatar in the series, others say her Quizzed if today’s generation of actors is hard work and a zest for life!” he signed off . that I had a Xander Cage meeting. Each protagonist might only have a strong more conscious about health and fi tness, – IANS Franchise has its respective beautiful cameo or special appearance. – IANS Monday, December 16, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Field is latest member of Jane Bynes moves in with her parents Fonda’s army to be arrested After sparking off concerns with several Hello, and welcome to this week’s reports about her fl eeing her sober living episode of “Who’s Getting Arrested with facility, it has emerged that actress Amanda Jane Fonda?” Bynes has checked out of the facility and is Sally Field is the latest in Fonda’s living with her parents. revolving door of guest stars to be taken Bynes checked out of sober living facility away in zip ties as part of the Grace on her own last week. She is staying with and Frankie actress’ Fire Drill Fridays her parents while she looks for a place on climate change protests. A lively crowd in her own here, reports etonline.com OUT: Amanda Bynes checked out of sober Washington, DC, cheered and applauded ACTIVIST: Sally Field is known for According to a source, Bynes, as well living facility on her own last week Field, who raised her cuff ed fi sts in triumph supporting causes such as women’s rights. as her parents and their conservatorship Friday as an offi cer marched her down the attorney, were in a Ventura County the source. The source also claimed that steps of the Capitol building. November marked the fi rst time the courtroom last Thursday where they met Bynes recently dropped out of the Fashion The Oscar winner joins Fonda’s growing 81-year-old actress actually spent the with a judge to make sure it was acceptable Institute of Design and Merchandising here. army of celebrities who have been arrested night in jail for Fire Drill Fridays, though that Bynes live on her own now. The actress enrolled in the design school while urging the government to take action she has a long history of activism on issues It is also being claimed that a discussion at the end of 2014. She was reportedly on climate change, including Ted Danson, relating to the environment, the Vietnam of Bynes’ alternative living arrangements kicked out of the school for causing Diane Lane, Piper Perabo, Catherine War, feminism and more. As usual, she, too, and how they will work out was also arguments with her classmates. She joined Keener, Rosanna Arquette, Sam Waterston was present at Friday’s protest, clad in her discussed during the court hearing. back in 2017. and ringleader Fonda, who has racked up signature red resistance coat. The source said that Bynes is “okay with Bynes checked into a mental health four Fire Drill Fridays arrests since the Also a noted activist, Field is known for the current plan in place”. facility in early 2019 following a stress- demonstrations began in October. supporting causes such as women’s rights “She has a great relationship with them. related relapse, and also received treatment Fonda’s most recent arrest in early and bone health. – Los Angeles Times/TNS She’s always in touch with them,” added for drug addiction. – IANS NBCUniversal chief executive Burke to step down in 2020 unlikely pick because he had no discussed his planned exit with By Meg James experience in the movie business. staff or publicly identifi ed a Shell managed NBCUniversal’s successor. international operations from People close to Burke said the BCUniversal Chief 2011-2013, but happily returned to CEO is not interested in jumping to Executive Steve his home in L.A. because Comcast another media company. Burke is planning to wanted a corporate insider who was The son of the legendary co- step down next year, a Hollywood outsider to lead its leader of Capital Cities/ABC, Burke accelerating an internal West Coast charge. also got his start at Disney and Nrace to succeed him, according “I was fully aware that he had launched the Disney Stores retail to two people familiar with the never made a movie, or marketed a unit before taking charge of the matter who were not authorised to movie,” Burke said of Shell in 2015 Burbank company’s ABC television comment. interview with The Times. “But Jeff unit. But he decamped for Comcast Burke, 61, has managed is a very able executive. And the in 1998 and has been a key ally of NBCUniversal since Philadelphia bigger the job in these companies, Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian cable giant Comcast Corp the more important it becomes that Roberts for 21 years. purchased it in January 2011, you can work well with the team. In the past, Burke has said that shaping the once-tattered media And Jeff has a particular style, and a he had little interest in competing company into a juggernaut. He has humility about him.” against Comcast. privately expressed an interest in Shell grew into the role, Instead, Burke might spend leaving the company when his deal overseeing the fi lm studio in more time on his Montana ranch or expires in August, according to the its most profi table years. Early pursue something in the fi nancial knowledgeable people. on, he hauled a stately library- world. He has made a fortune at NBCUniversal representatives style wooden desk once used by Comcast (his annual compensation declined to comment last Thursday. Universal’s legendary mogul Lew typically tops $30 million) and has Burke did not respond to a request Wasserman out of storage to serve the chops. Burke has been a board for comment. as his own. member on one of the world’s His departure would come at Earlier this year, Shell took on largest banks, JP Morgan Chase, a pivotal time for the company. an expanded portfolio, which since 2004. NBCUniversal has two signature includes oversight of the NBC Leaving in 2020 would mark CALLING IT A DAY: Executive Vice President of Comcast Steve Burke, right, events coming next year: the launch broadcast network, the company’s a logical infl ection point as the and Gretchen Hoadley attend the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood of Peacock, a planned streaming international operations and entire industry is in transition. and Highland in California. service, and the broadcast of the its Spanish-language network NBCUniversal is well along in the 2020 Summer Olympics. The Telemundo. The move in January construction of a sprawling theme more time watching streaming In addition to Shell, the other games in Tokyo are expected to be telegraphed Burke’s succession park in China – Universal Studios services in the home. internal candidate to replace Burke highly profi table for NBCUniversal; planning. Beijing – and its opening is slated And it’s unclear whether the is Mark Lazarus, chairman of already the company has received Shell began his career at the for early 2021. It will be the fi fth Peacock streaming service will NBCUniversal Broadcast, Cable, more than $1 billion in advertising Salomon Bros. investment bank, branded Universal Studios park. resonate with consumers in an Sports and News. Lazarus, the commitments. then joined Walt Disney Co. in But the next CEO of already crowded market with well- head of NBC Sports since 2011, The leading candidate to replace strategic planning. He worked a NBCUniversal will face existential fi nanced rivals, including Netfl ix, in January took over most of Burke is Jeff Shell, 54, who has run variety of jobs for 11 years at Rupert challenges as the cable TV channel Disney+ and HBO Max. NBCUniversal’s East Coast-based the Los Angeles-based fi lm studio Murdoch’s News Corp but gambled business, which has been key to Peacock itself has gone through a content businesses, including the Universal Pictures since 2013. on Comcast in 2004, in part NBCUniversal’s profi ts, shrinks recent shake-up. Bonnie Hammer, high-profi le NBC News, which Shell is a veteran television because Burke was already there, with more consumers cutting the who was head of the company’s encompasses MSNBC and CNBC, executive who has long been one of helping run the business. Shell once pay-TV cord. Broadcast television, direct-to-consumer business, was and cable channels such as USA, Burke’s most trusted lieutenants. told The Times he was impressed including NBC, has witnessed a moved over to lead the company’s Syfy and E! The LA native became chairman with Comcast’s ambitions and sharp drop in prime-time ratings. TV studios in October. Comcast Variety fi rst reported on Burke’s of the fi lm studio in 2013, and swagger. And the movie business faces cable executive Matt Strauss was expected exit. at the time was considered an Insiders said Burke has not uncertainty as consumers spend named chairman of Peacock. – Los Angeles Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, December 16, 2019 COMMUNITY

CONCERT: ‘Sibelius Symphony No. 2’ concert was organised by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at Qatar National Convention Centre. Lu mesmerises audience with piano at QNCC attended the concert and spoke By Mudassir Raja about Lu in high spirits, said: “Lu is one of the top pianists of the world currently. Top magazines om Lehrer, a retired and newspapers in US talk about American musician, him as one of the top youngest singer/ songwriter, pianists of the world. We really satirist, and enjoyed his performance on mathematician once the eve of his 22nd birthday. I saidT that life is like a piano, what remember he was in Doha last you get out of it depends on how year also. I am happy to listen to you play it. him one more time. 22-year-old Eric Lu, a Chinese- “I know Lu goes around the American pianist, brought the world to play piano and has also eager audience to life with his released an excellent CD. At this dexterity over the piano and age, his accomplishments are created a musical magic so amazing. The audience was very befiting that the orchestra lovers engaged in the music. They did offered a standing ovation to him. not want Lu to leave. The wanted At the end of the first half of the him to play more. He also played ‘Sibelius Symphony No. 2’ concert impromptu for few minutes organised by Qatar Philharmonic feeling the eagerness of the Orchestra (QPO) at Qatar National audience. I think it is very nice to Convention Centre, the young have such an artiste in Doha.” pianist had to play solo following Kurt Meister, director of QPO, the arousing applause from the said: “When he first time came keen listeners. here and people went crazy after The orchestral performance watching his performance. After that was conducted by Chinese watching the interest of the conductor Renchang Fu overall audience and the talent of Lu, we enchanted the audience who MESMERISING: 22-year-old Eric Lu brought the eager audience to life with his dexterity over the piano. have invited him for the third time were particularly touched by here. He is a very famous soloist the meticulous dexterity of the to the next level, as one of the for in 2019, and Eric Lu tops the International Fryderyk Chopin also. I hope he will come here award-wining Lu. attendees put it. The symphony list. It was Lu’s third performance Competition in Warsaw, becoming again in future. In the first half of the concert, already holds a position of proud in Qatar. one of the youngest laureates in “I think Lu knows everything the orchestra presented Pyotr significance in the repertoire Lu, who turned 22 yesterday, the history of the competition. about piano. He knows Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano of the instrument – enough, is seen someone who has rapidly He was described by the technique. He knows how Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, perhaps, to create a platform built his international reputation New York Classical Review as important the combination Op. 23 symphony. In the second for just such an historical as a young pianist with enormous a musician of “exceptional between technique and half, the audience listened to Jean performance. promise and a distinctive musical musical sensitivity”, as well as musicality is also an important Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D A new generation of pianists voice. Lu is the first prize winner proclaimed by Michael Moran thing. Some people have only Major, Op. 43. has sought to make itself heard, of the 2015 US National Chopin from the Duszniki Festival, “The good technique but they do not First Piano Concerto of led by pianists such as Evgeny Competition in Miami, where he tone he produced was luminous, have a heart. Without the heart, Tchaikovsky, a composition of Kissin and Lang Lang. But under also received The Best Concerto the articulation spellbinding and you cannot make music. We stature in piano literature, found them lies a younger generation Prize. exciting, the legato and bel canto would like to invite him again a perfect matching in Lu, who still. The Pianist Magazine has In October 2015, at the age of 17, desperately moving.” to play other world famous played the composition taking appointed five pianists to look out Lu won the fourth prize at the 17th Dr Anna Hrindova, who compositions and symphonies.”