Community Community Georgetown The Indian University in Cultural ’s Middle Centre P7Eastern Studies Student P16 hosts classical Kathak Association will host a public performances led by lecture by civil rights activist international artiste Shama Dr Sami al-Arian today. Bhate at its Ashoka Hall.

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UP AND ABOUT: Penny Waddell works out a special therapeutic classes for people 85 and up, in Palm Beach, Florida. Researchers say physical activity will improve quality of life as advances in medical care mean more live into their 80s and 90s. Try, try again! COVER STORY Age shouldn’t be barrier to exercise for heart patients, experts say. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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USEFUL NUMBERS Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions The fi lm is an original story and features Yugi Muto and Seto DIRECTION: Satoshi Kuwabara Kaiba as its main characters. The fi lm’s story is set six months WRITTEN BY: Kazuki Takahashi after the events of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! manga in Japan. CAST: Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjirô Tsuda, Gregory Abbey In English speaking countries, the fi lm’s story is set one year SYNOPSIS: Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions is after the events of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. a Japanese animated fi lm, part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. LOCATIONS: Gulf Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark 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 Logan series, as well as the third and fi nal Wolverine fi lm following Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 DIRECTION: James Mangold X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and The Wolverine (2013). Qatar Airways 40253374 WRITTEN BY: James Mangold, Scott Frank, Michael The story takes place in the near future, where a weary Logan Green cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican CAST: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his SYNOPSIS: Logan is an American superhero fi lm featuring legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being the Marvel Comics character Wolverine, played by Hugh pursued by dark forces. Jackman. The fi lm is the tenth instalment in the X-Men fi lm LOCATIONS: Villaggio, City Centre ote Unquo u te Q Mall Cinema (1): Barbie Video Game (2D) 9pm; Phillauri (Hindi) 11:15pm. Let the Hero (2D) 2pm; Barbie Video Game Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): YU- Hero (2D) 3:30pm; Katama Rayudu GI-OH: The Dark Side Of Dimension beauty of what you (Telugu) 5pm; Beauty & The Beast (2D) 2:30pm; YU-GI-OH: The Dark Side love be what you do. (2D) 7:30pm; El Qerd Beykalem Of Dimension (2D) 4:45pm; El Qerd (Arabic) 9:45pm; Autobahn (2D) Katama Rayudu (Telugu) 8:30pm Beykalem (Arabic) 7pm; Beauty & The 11:30pm. Katama Rayudu (Telugu) 11pm. Beast (2D) 9pm; Alamara (Malayalam) – Rumi Mall Cinema (2): Beauty & The Beast Landmark Cinema (2): Barbie Video 11:15pm. (2D) 2:30pm; Power Rangers (2D) Game Hero (2D) 2:30pm; Barbie Video Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): 4:45pm; Power Rangers (2D) 7pm; Game Hero (2D) 4:30pm; Beauty & Barbie Video Game Hero (2D) 2pm; Power Rangers (2D) 9:15pm; Life (2D) The Beast (2D) 6:30pm; Autobahn (2D) Barbie Video Game Hero (2D) 3:30pm; 11:30pm. 8:45pm; Autobahn (2D) 11pm. Beauty & The Beast (2D) 5pm; Mall Cinema (3): Alamara Landmark Cinema (3): Power Sheperds & Butchers (2D) 7:15pm; Life (Malayalam) 3pm; Beauty & The Beast Rangers (2D) 2:30pm; Power Rangers (2D) 9:15pm; Autobahn (2D) 11:15pm. Community Editor (2D) 5:15pm; Kong: Skull Island (2D) (2D) 5pm; Power Rangers (2D) 7:15pm; Asian Town Cinema: Veeram Kamran Rehmat 7:30pm; Life (2D) 9:45pm; Phillauri Life (2D) 9:15pm; Alamara (Malayalam) (Malayalam) 6pm; Alamara e-mail: (Hindi) 11:30pm. 11:15pm. (Malayalam) 5:45, 8:15 & 10:45pm; [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Beauty & Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Phillauri (Hindi) 5:30 & 10:45pm; Telephone: 44466405 The Beast (2D) 2:15pm; YU-GI-OH: The Beauty & The Beast (2D) 2:30pm; Angamaly Diaries (Malayalam) 8:15 Fax: 44350474 Dark Side Of Dimension (2D) 4:30pm; Power Rangers (2D) 4:30pm; Power & 10:45pm; Katama Rayudi (Telugu) El Qerd Beykalem (Arabic) 6:45pm; Rangers (2D) 6:45pm; Power Rangers 3:30, 6:15, 9pm & 11:45pm. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

at the Mall of Qatar, lululemon is inviting Off -road biking tour Nagham the community of Doha to stretch, fl ex and WHERE: Zekreet WHERE: The Backyard at Sheraton Grand embrace #thesweatlife. WHEN: Fridays Hotel Join lululemon and Jawaher al-Fardan at Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the WHEN: Thursdays the park of the iconic Museum of Islamic country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in the TIME: 8pm onwards Art, on Saturday, April 8 for a large scale desert on a fatbike to explore the local fl ora and After the success of The Backyard, a concept complimentary yoga session and to set their fauna, spot desert wildlife, hike up jebels, chill is born to introduce Arabic adding a morning intentions, starting spring as they in the magic of the Richard Serra statues and twist of International tunes. Live music mean to go on! This is one event not to be this unique landscape. by Nagham’s offi cial band and guest artists missed. Participants will get to cross the desert riding every week. The entrance fee is QR100. For The lululemon #sweatlife community fatbikes from Zekreet to the Richard Serra details, call 44853000. workout will include an intention and statues, on a route of approximately 13kms. The EVENTS goal setting introduction by Monia route is easy to ride and suitable for people with Reggae Beachfest Doha Pyraki, followed by an hour of refreshing average fi tness. You must be able to ride. Kids WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays 8th Qatar International Food Festival and rejuvenating yoga, with lululemon aged 9 and older are also welcome. The fee is WHERE: Oyster Beach at St. Regis WHEN: March 29 to April 8 ambassador and wellness warrior Jawaher al- QR220 (QR190 for ages 9-14) and includes bike Hotel LOCATION: Hotel Park, Corniche Fardan. The event will start at 08.30am. and safety equipment. The activity lasts about TIME: 8pm onwards The 8th annual Qatar International Food 2.5 hours. In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest in Festival will be at the Hotel Park on Corniche Qatar Motor Show For details and booking, please visit Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta nights from Tomorrow to April 8. WHEN: April 18-22 the company website on http://www. around. The organisers say, “We’ve got the QIFF is a multicultural festival that WHERE: Doha Exhibition & Convention clubbluepearl.com/news-feed/ setup sorted to get you feeling the Caribbean celebrates the country’s diverse food, Center vibe. Along with our resident band Earthkry beverage and hospitality off erings. The The Qatar Motor Show is one of the most Imperial Threads: Motifs and artisans all the way from Jamaica, we have so many annual event forms part of Qatar’s strategy important consumer events in Qatar. It is from Turkey, Iran and India big names in the Reggae scene lined up at to grow and diversify its tourism off erings celebrating its 7th edition with its ‘Driving WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art this huge beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 in partnership with the private sector. to Innovation’ theme that will help bring WHEN: Until to November 4 at the door. For more information, please call This year’s festival will stretch beyond the to enthusiast in Qatar the latest trends and This exhibition focuses on the exchange 44460105 usual week-long period to off er residents technologies from the global automotive of artistic and material cultures between and visitors a fl avourful spring break, scene. Perceived by brands manufacturers the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. Senorita- Ladies Night where culinary delights of every kind can and retailers as the ideal platform to host Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece carpets, among WHERE: The Club at St. Regis be enjoyed: from gourmet experiences to exclusive regional reveals, the show dates other artworks, from Turkey, Iran and India, WHEN: Tuesdays authentic local dishes. have shifted after the Geneva Motor Show these objects will be contextualised within the TIME: 7pm In 2017, residents and visitors will be able to showcase new models for the fi rst time historical circumstances of politics and artistic The Club at St. Regis promises the ‘fi nest to enjoy QIFF throughout the country with in the region. The Qatar Motor Show 2017 production of their time, primarily from the weeknight in town with Cuban and Latin the introduction of the new QIFF Menu. will include more than 21 brands that will 16th to the 18th centuries. rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The Participating restaurants and cafes will be showcase their latest technology, innovation, dress code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” off ering a special QIFF Menu from March and performance trends. Exhibiting brands Picasso-Giacometti and there are no entrance fees. For more 23 until April 8, featuring fl avourful dishes include BAIC, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, WHEN: Until May 21 information, please call 4446-0105. at discounted prices. The new QIFF Menu Dodge, Ford, Genesis, Harley Davidson, WHERE: Fire Station Artist In Residence will encourage visitors and residents to enjoy Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, This exhibition brings together more than Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from the festival experience at their favourite Maserati, Maxus, Mercedes Benz, Mini, 120 works by Picasso and Giacometti, drawn 1963 until tomorrow) restaurants and to discover the exciting new Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Titanium and from the collections of the Musée national WHERE: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern culinary delights, which have entered the Toyota. Picasso-Paris and the Fondation Giacometti in Art and QM Gallery Al Riwaq Qatari food scene since the last edition of Paris, as well as exceptional loans from French WHEN: Until April 16 the festival. With four set prices of 59, 99, and other international collections, covering Qatar Museums presents a monograph of 139, 179 Qatar Riyals and multiple cuisines paintings, sculptures, sketches, photographs one of the most renowned modern artists of represented, the QIFF Menu promises and interviews with the artists. the Arab world: Dia al-Azzawi. The exhibition, something special for all taste buds. The exhibition refl ects two years of research showcasing over 500 works across fi fty undertaken by the Fondation Giacometti years and a range of media, aims at mapping Beauty and the Beast and the Musée national Picasso-Paris, an itinerary of modernism and profi les the WHEN: March 30, 31 which reveals for the fi rst time the previously practice of the Iraqi artist. The exhibition is WHERE: ISL Qatar unknown relationship between these two curated by Catherine David, Deputy Director The Performing Arts Department of ISL artists, who, despite an age gap of twenty years, of Musée National d’Art Moderne at the Qatar will present the much anticipated shared many moments, both personal and Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris. production of “Beauty and the Beast” on professional. March 30 and 31. Tickets are QR50 and can It has been organised in six sections, evoking Revival of Qatar’s musical heritage and be purchased at the Reception Desk or Admin diff erent aspects of each artist’s production, Qatari Folk singing programme offi ce of ISL Qatar. Performance times are: including the development of their work as WHEN: Thursday, Friday until April 28 6pm on March 30, 2pm on March 31 and 6pm young artists through to their modernist WHERE: Beach 15, Katara on March 31. Doors open 30 minutes before creations, showing the correspondences TIME: 6pm to 10pm the start of the play. For further inquiries, JR Répertoire between their works, the infl uence of the Residents will have the opportunity to please call 4433-8600 or e-mail at mail@ WHERE: Qatar Museums Gallery in surrealist movement, and the return to realism watch and enjoy authentic Qatari musical arts islqatar.org Katara (Building 10) during the post-war period. and folk singing every weekend until April 28, WHEN: Until May 31 The exhibition will be accompanied by a 2017 at Katara. JR, the celebrated French artist, is the series of lectures and an extensive education The second edition of this cultural show subject of a major retrospective show in Qatar programme, as well as a self-guided handbook dubbed as ‘The Revival of Qatar’s Musical being held by Qatar Museums at QM Gallery for the visitors. Heritage and Qatari Folk Singing Programme’ Katara in Doha. A richly illustrated catalogue published as is in line with Katara’s continuous eff orts to JR is amongst a handful of world- co-edition with Flammarion will accompany preserve the heritage of Qatar’s ancestors. renowned artists that combines art and the exhibition, featuring new essays by art Some sideline activities at the event include engaged actions through large-scale outdoor historians and the curators of the exhibition. training sessions, competitions, exhibitions, installations, fi lms, photographs and videos, documentary research, publications, and using the streetscape as his canvas and his lectures and seminars. inspiration, which he claims as the largest art gallery in the world. Chamber Music at MIA: Music of Qatar JR creates “Pervasive Art” that spreads and Germany uninvited on the buildings and slums around WHEN: April 13 Paris, on the walls in the Middle East, on TIME: 6pm-7pm the broken bridges in Africa or the favelas in WHERE: Atrium, Museum of Islamic Art Brazil. He remains anonymous and doesn’t The next monthly free chamber explain his work, allowing the subjects, music concert by members of the Qatar Stretch, fl ex and embrace protagonists, spectators and passers-by to Philharmonic Orchestra in the atrium of #thesweatlife raise their own questions. Museum of Islamic Art will be on April 13, with WHEN: April 8 The exhibition will feature some of the the West Bay skyline as a backdrop. No tickets WHERE: MIA Park key series that have made the artist famous or reservations required. All ages welcome. TIME: 8:30am around the world as well as a video lounge Seating will be on a fi rst-come fi rst-serve To celebrate the recent launch of lululemon where selected video works can be viewed. basis.

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Old age and the new rage Cardiac rehab has benefits for all ages. Although it’s underused, the benefits tend to increase with someone who is older and more frail. By Jill Daly

s people with heart muscles during physical activity. A broader focus is called for, he unintended eff ect. Loss of strength research involving older patients, disease live longer, But in older adults other factors are said. “Longevity is relevant: People and disability after hospital stays said Srinivas Murali, Medical a new emphasis on involved, said geriatric cardiologist live 30 years longer than people did is common in older patients with Director of Allegheny Health physical activity will Daniel E. Forman at the University a century ago. There is now a whole heart disease. Network’s Cardiovascular Institute. improve the quality of of Pittsburgh Medical Center, who set of challenges as part of their “We have to think about it “Much of the evidence we Atheir lives, especially as they get chaired the panel that wrote the living to that age.” holistically,” said Forman, chair of have in respect to treatment into their 80s and 90s, according scientifi c statement. Pills can’t do it all, Forman said, geriatric cardiology at UPMC and and procedures for people with to a statement published by the “There are other things, like and in some patients they can even director of cardiac rehabilitation heart disease have all been based American Heart Association journal balance, strength, cognition make physical activity diffi cult. at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare on studies of people under the Circulation. and vision that really impact on “The irony is, when giving System. “It’s a growing area. Issues age of 75,” he said. “Can you How patients function is function,” Forman said. “This paper someone beta blockers, it can of function, frailty — all of these translate the evidence to older age traditionally measured by how emphasises that as cardiology really impair function. It slows the complexities are very challenging to groups? Obviously it is not very well the heart and lungs work providers, we have to think about heart down,” he said. In someone cardiologists.” straightforward.” to supply oxygen to the body’s functional outcomes.” who is older, that can have an There’s a great need for more He said he would welcome new Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Both normal ageing and disease are associated with low- level inflammation, which may be caused by changes within the body’s cells and in the immune system. It increases risks of frailty, a condition that is generally characterised by unintentional weight loss, increased tiredness, increased muscle weakness, slower walking and lower levels of activity guidelines for the care of older fundamental, biological way,” The journal statement outlines and bad outcomes,” Murali said. it’s underused, the benefi ts tend to patients from the American Heart Forman said. Traditional cardiac diff erent approaches to improve “Addressing frailty in these patients increase with someone who is older Association and the American tests that measure a patient’s function for patients with coronary is important — good nutrition, and more frail, he added. College of Cardiology. cardiorespiratory fi tness may not artery disease, heart failure, stroke physical therapy, building strength, Guidance on increasing daily The journal statement outlined be enough. Older adults may be and peripheral artery disease. When restoring balance, improving their physical activity should be tailored three areas for healthcare frail, as well as have orthopaedic appropriate, cardiac rehabilitation gait. We overlay that with cardiac individually for older patients, professionals to consider as they or neurological conditions that get is encouraged. rehabilitation to improve their according to the statement. treat older patients with heart in the way of being able to exercise “Among older-age patients, functional capacity.” “The focus has to broaden to disease: and build up aerobic strength, the more frail they are, the more Cardiac rehab has benefi ts for involve muscle function,” Forman 1. the biological eff ects of ageing according to the statement. risk they have for complications all ages, Forman said. Although said. Patients should be asked on disease and non-disease factors what their own goals are, what that both lessen physical function; their preferences for treatment and 2. methods of assessing function rehabilitation are, at each transition (and the importance to check them of care, he said, whether in the regularly); and doctor’s offi ce, in the hospital, 3. ways to improve physical or in a skilled nursing facility. In function with exercise training. particular, however, the statement Loss of muscle mass and strength says cardiac rehab in skilled nursing with disease and age contributes facilities has poor outcomes. to problems with balance and For some patients the goal might fl exibility that older adults have, be longevity, Forman said, for for example, and medications for others, it’s independence. multiple conditions can make that An informal exercise programme, worse, the statement said. Heart the article said, might include daily disease is also associated with walking, resistance and balance infl ammation throughout the body training and doing more chores that can add to the risk of cognitive around the house. decline and depression, and further “Even someone who is frail is not impair a person’s capacity for daily too frail,” Forman said, to benefi t activities. from strength training or other Both normal ageing and disease exercise. They might want to learn are associated with low-level to make a bed, for example. infl ammation, which may be caused “Despite (the fact that) someone by changes within the body’s cells has heart failure, we are trying to and in the immune system. It strategise in a very tailored way increases risks of frailty, a condition for each patient. … Cardiac rehab that is generally characterised by is more than (an activity tracker); unintentional weight loss, increased it’s help with vision, medications, tiredness, increased muscle depression — all of these things weakness, slower walking and lower have an impact.” levels of activity. When an older adult He said cardiologists can work is frail, heart disease and functional with a health care team to make this reductions are usually worse. happen. “No matter who you are, you’re “We have to co-ordinate with not the same at 85 as you were at other doctors and caregivers 45,” Forman said. “Patients should be asked what their own goals are, and try to listen to the patient. The statement outlines the what their preferences for treatment and rehabilitation These geriatric precepts are really usefulness of various tests to assess important as someone gets older. an older patient’s functioning in are, at each transition of care, whether in the doctor’s They’re not straightforward. areas like strength, balance, frailty, … It takes a lot of listening, cognition and physical activity. office, in the hospital, or in a skilled nursing facility” thoughtfulness and clinical “This notion of recovery judgement.” —Pittsburgh Post- or resiliency is changing in a – Daniel E. Forman, geriatric cardiologist Gazette/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY

ISL Qatar primary students celebrate Pi Day

The primary students of International School of London School was well attended by parents who experienced (ISL) Qatar shared their Math inquiry skills recently with first-hand what it is like to learn math through inquiry parents in celebration of Pi Day. What connects pi to and hands-on investigations. Primary classrooms were the month of March? The 14th of March when written in buzzing with excitement as parents engaged with their month/day format makes up the first three digits of pi, children in a variety of mathematical activities, including a very interesting number in mathematics. Every year, graphing, number sequencing, geometry, decimals and the day 3/14 is celebrated around the world as Pi Day to problem solving. Parents also experienced innovative enhance awareness of not just the number pi, but also and fun tools used in the primary classrooms to various other mathematical concepts. teach and help students better understand and enjoy The 2nd annual Pi Day celebration at ISL Qatar Primary Mathematics.

Jungle Zone hosts event to honour mothers

Jungle Zone has sponsored a shared event with McDonalds’ Qatar to celebrate and honour mothers. The event included multiple activities that were targeted at children. Jungle Zone General Manager Feroz Moideen said, “At Jungle Zone we are trying to give back to the community and celebrate with the families during social events like Mother’s Day. Such events at Jungle Zone have always had a visible eff ect on the families in Qatar.”

DeBakey students participate in MOE Scientific Research Competition

Students from DeBakey High School-Qatar competed in the Ministry of Education & Higher Brookings Doha Center and Texas A&M. Hissa al-Fakhri and Maryam al-Hitmi, won the First Prize in Education National Scientific Research Competition recently. DeBakey groups competed in the finals the Biomedicine Category judged by Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar and Hamad Bin Khalifa and two groups won awards. Tala Alraoush and Tanya Karakyriakou won the third place overall in University. Seen here, from left, all the finalist students with Majida Timimi, DeBakey Health Science the Category of Social and Behavioral Science. In addition, they received special recognition from Head of Department, and Linda Mabrie, DeBakey Executive Director.

‘One Day in Paradise’ at Banana Island

Banana Island Resort Doha is off ering guests the chance to do just that with their One Day in Paradise package, where guests can enjoy a whole day of relaxation and recreation in the beauty of the mesmerising island. The resort is renowned for their luxurious retreats and personalised treatments, with a spa and wellness centre that is designed to help release mental stress, relieve physical fatigue and inspire an overall sense of tranquillity. In One Day in Paradise, guests will be treated to a 60-minute fully body relaxing massage with full access to the spa’s wet facilities, including the steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and ice fountain. During their special day, guests will have full pool and beach access to take advantage of the resort’s picturesque shores, pristine blue waters and bask in the rays of the sun. Additionally, each guest will be given QR200 to enjoy a meal at any of the resort’s celebrated restaurants. One Day in Paradise is priced at QR650 per person, including luxury boat transportation to and from the island. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Georgetown student society to host public lecture by Dr Sami al-Arian

eorgetown University in Qatar’s they should have to make it a better, and a After ten years in detention, solitary Middle Eastern Studies Student more equitable and peaceful world.” confinement, and under house arrest, Association (MESSA) will host The lecture is one of the student-run Al-Arian relocated to Turkey in 2015. His a public lecture by civil rights events surrounding this year’s MESSA’s case was chronicled in the award winning activist Dr Sami al-Arian today, conference, which focuses on themes documentary film U.S.A. vs. Al-Arian. aheadG of their annual conference. Al-Arian, of power, influence, and authority in The scholar has received several civil who is currently a professor and director the Middle East. The one-day event, rights awards and was named “the premiere of the Center for Regional Politics at which will be held on March 30, provides civil rights leader in the US” in 2001 by Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, will be undergraduate students with a platform to Newsweek for his work to ban the use of speaking at 6pm at GU-Q’s Education City present and publish their academic research secret evidence in American courts. In 2012, campus. to an audience of peers and experts. he was named, along with Malcolm X and “I’ll be talking about the challenges Al-Arian is a prominent Palestinian Muhammad Ali, as one of three American facing the youth today, particularly in human rights advocate and community Muslims in the Encyclopedia of American the Middle East, and how they should leader. While working as a tenured professor Dissidents, which included 152 Americans prepare to face them,” said Al-Arian. “I of computer science and engineering at the between 1860 and 2010. Al-Arian has hope that the audience will have a better University of South Florida in 2003, he was authored many publications, including a understanding of the major problems facing pursued by the US government on various book on the Arab Spring and collections our world today, and what kind of education charges, resulting in a prolonged legal of poems detailing his time spent inside a and knowledge, as well as tools and skills, battle over which he eventually prevailed. federal penitentiary. Dr Sami al-Arian

28 teams compete in OZEE Soccer Sevens 2017

The OZEE Soccer Sevens 2017 delivered a Sports Club and tournament favourites Zahira were given the Most Popular Player and Most high class football tournament for the Sri Mawanella, Haji Sevens FC, and United Eleven Popular Team awards, respectively. Lankan community Qatar, according to the Gampola FC. After a tough competition, The Best Outfit Award was jointly shared by organisers. Maroons FC and Everocks FC got through to Trinco Mix FC and Ali Bin Ali Lions FC. The event took place on March 24 at the the final. However, due to non-eligibility of a Sri Lankan ambassador A S P Liyanage was International School of London in Qatar with player from Everocks FC, who was sent out the chief guest at the presentation ceremony. the participation of 28 teams and spectators of field in their semi-final match, made them The event’s Gold sponsor was Gulf Agency gathered in large numbers to witness to withdraw from the tournament which Company (GAC). Its Silver sponsors were their community, clubs and college mates’ handed Maroons FC the championship. Qatar Services and Qatar Holiday Tourist performances. Zahira Puttalam beat Hameedians FC in the Company. The Brozne sponsors were Fiber The knockout stage matches were eye third place play off . Dyne Technologies and Shabab Al Rayyan catching as the best 16 teams in the tourney Mohamed Ijaz and Mohamed Shiyam restaurant. put forwarded a brilliant show. Zahira of Maroons FC were adjudicated as the The event was organised by Zahira College Puttalam, Maroons FC, Hameedians FC and best Player and best Goal Keeper of the Colombo, Old Boys’ Association Qatar Everocks FC stormed into the semi-finals after tournament, respectively. Fadil Mizhar of (ZOBAQ), which was formed in 2009 and is beating defending champions Old Weslyites Good Boys FC and Being Kind Foundation aff iliated to the Sri Lankan embassy. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY

Indian Sports Centre conducts zumba session for women

The Indian Sports Centre conducted a zumba session for Qatar-based Indian women to mark the International Women’s Day. More than 125 women attended the session, which was conducted by experts from Aspire Zone. The session was inaugurated by Ritu Kumaran, wife of the Indian ambassador to Qatar.

Yarmukh the overall champions of Rhythm 2017

Yarmukh won the overall championship in Rhythm Arts Festival 2017 conducted by Youth Forum. letter to Najeeb’s mother, whoi has been missing from Delhi University for the last two months. Luqta finished second, while the Al Sadd team finished third. The competition was held at the Skills Muvasir won the first prize in the poetry competition. Other competitions included “collage, Development Centre in New Salata. As a part of the festival, there was a letter writing competition performa and folk .” At the closing ceremony, Youth Forum President SA Firoz said their aim on the topic “A letter for our beloved ones.” Wahida Subi won this competition by writing a heartfelt is to bring people together and to promote love and harmony.

KMCA hosts function with Padma Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu

The Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association London in July this year. Shimoga narrated (KMCA) recently hosted a function at the his experience in India and also his visits Indian Cultural Centre that was attended to more than 50 countries in the last three by several sports enthusiasts, leading decades of his illustrious sports career. dignitaries, and others. He has trained several athletes during his The attendees got a chance to take career. photographs with Padma Shri Mariyappan Abdulla Monu, President of KMCA, Thangavelu, who won Gold Medal in welcomed the guests and told them in Rio Paralympics. Mariyappan said he is detail about the 4th Tipu Sultan Cup Cricket presently working under the guidance Tournament, which is being played at the of his coach and mentor, Satyanarayana Old Ideal Indian School ground from until Shimoga, for the Olympics to be held in March 30. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

280 people attend IIEE-SQC’s first technical seminar in 2017

IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter held its first Technical Seminar and General Membership Meeting in 2017 by Jorex Abit Colmo. He is currently working as an Engineer of Euro Diesel LLC, Qatar. In his a local hotel recently. presentation, he introduced and discussed Dynamic Rotary UPS (DRUPS) – an alternative technology The event was attended by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Electrical of securing power where no break power is required. DRUPS system incorporates the power Engineering Chairman Francis V Mapile, Member Jaime V Mendoza, and Philippine Labor Attaché in conditioning at the same time power security (reliability). Qatar David Des T Dicang. The event was attended by 280 participants. The third topic, “Enhanced Safety in LV Switchgears with the latest IEC Standards,” was presented by The first topic, “Fire Alarm System and Interface,” was presented by Ramel G Gamayao, PEE, ACPE Dionisio N Bacudio Jr a Project Manager of Schneider Electric, UAE and Qatar. In his presentation, and Asean Engineer, who is currently working at Takenaka Corporation as Lead Special System he discussed and explained the latest edition of IEC Standards and its application on the Design of Engineer. In his presentation, he discussed the importance of a non-faulty operation of fire alarm Low Voltage Switchgears. The speaker discussed in detail the comparison between the new and system which is critical to life, safety and well-being of building occupants. old requirements in terms of Type Tests and Routine Tests methodology, giving emphasis on the The second topic, “Principle and Application of Dynamic Rotary UPS (DRUPS),” was presented important aspects in the design of LV Switchgears.

Radisson Blu Hotel Doha participates in Earth Hour 2017

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha joined the global initiative organised by the World Wildlife Fund Added to this, the hotels employees have taken part in this global initiative by following the Earth (WWF) to observe Earth Hour on March 25 at 8:30pm. Hour’s unique display of darkness and switching off all lights in their accommodation, playing From 8:30pm to 9:30pm, the Radisson Blu Hotel Doha turned off all non-critical electrical appliance live unplugged songs and lighting candles in the form of 60+. The hotel said it will continue in its and carried out other energy-saving measures including hosting of a candlelight dinner at Pier 12 eff orts to take action beyond the hour, to use energy eff iciently, through initiatives involving both restaurant, serving Earth Mocktails at Manhattan lounge and Palm Garden Cafe, for guests wishing Guest and Employees. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha is part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. to join the hotel in raising environmental awareness. This year nearly 220 hotels from the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group participated in Earth Hour 2017. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Recycle what? Five tips for recycling bathroom products

ost of us are used to bin with qualifying purchase, a recycling chart that rewards kids recycling at home, that provides fun tips and tools to with fun, earth-friendly prizes but specifi cally in increase recycling of personal care like camping or picnics when the bathroom? Not products. With a handy bin nearby, they remember to recycle in the so much. However, you’ll never have to think twice bathroom. Myour bathroom is home to a number about recycling in the bathroom. of recyclable products, from Get crafty shampoo and mouthwash bottles Make your own recycling bin For items that can’t be recycled, to bandage and tissue boxes. With A majority of moms (75 percent) instead of tossing them, why not families as busy as they are, it’s no believe that showing their kids remake them into something special? wonder bathroom recycling is far how to place recyclable products in Some beautiful upcycling projects, from top of mind. The more you the appropriate bin is a teachable like creating luminaries out of know about what’s recyclable, the moment – and there’s no reason moisturiser jars, vases out of makeup easier it is to incorporate it into your why teachable moments can’t be remover bottles, and much more! daily routine. So, this Earth Day – décor-friendly! There are plenty and every day – care for the planet of quick and easy DIY hacks, from Create friendly reminders the way you care for your family using a wicker basket to decorating a Two out of three moms admit to by following these fi ve simple and plain trash bin with wrapping paper taking on too much during the day, creative ways to recycle and reuse that matches your taste. and 80 percent report that forgetting your empty bathroom products. tasks is a normal part of being a busy Involve your kids parent. Try leaving a framed note on Get a bathroom recycling bin Seventy-four percent of moms your bathroom counter, or task your Sixty percent of moms report agree that involving their kids in kids with creating a creative poem they would be more likely to recycle their to-do lists helps them get to help remind you (and your family bathroom products if they had a more done, and 61 percent would and guests) to recycle every day! recycling bin in the room. Expert be more likely to recycle if their kids says how to get a bathroom recycling helped out. You can start by creating ©Brandpoint

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

A New Moon shining in your sign today is just the cosmic ticket you Don’t expect help from others or count on others today bulls. You’re Avoid those people who always seem to think that everything is a need to bolster your spirits after a particularly rough month. Yes, on your own right now and while some of you may lament that struggle or burden today. You know those whiny people in your life April has been full of cosmic landmines, hasn’t it? thanks in a large scenario, others will realise you’re exactly where you need to be and who always like to make things more diff icult than they really are... part to Venus out of phase in your sign since March 4. should be.

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

There is nothing worse than letting someone down, is there? Just If you focus on one thing and one thing only, chances are you will Stop being so quick to dismiss someone and or someone’s off ers when you thought everything was going to go to plan too. Which succeed at getting it done Leos. While everything else may very of help and advice today Virgos. You’re always ready and happy to goes back to the old and wise say ’never count your chickens until well fall by the wayside, you will get something important done and oblige others so why not let others return the favour today? they’ve hatched’. dusted today.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Unless you are absolutely sure about something or someone, don’t There is nothing worse than feeling as if you haven’t done a good job Don’t pretend that you aren’t upset or disappointed in something go betting on it or them today Librans. You might end up coming up and have left a mess for someone else to clean up. Maybe you can or someone today when you are, Sags. Putting on a brave face is short and regretting your gambling adventures. be honest about it and go back and try to redo it again or at least one thing but not being honest about how you feel is not brave – it’s pitch in and try to prop things up? being passive aggressive.

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Being intimidated by other people is something we all deal with If you find your thoughts drifting today towards someone from your Today’s New Moon shines on your second house of money and self- in life. Someone is more attractive, smarter, richer, athletic or past, why not reach out and see what they’re up to? Even if it’s an ex worth. How do you judge yourself against others when it comes to seemingly luckier than we feel we are. You don’t know what’s under who has well and truly moved on, they will be glad to get a text or how much money you make and your material collection of things? the hood of the person you’re jealous of goats. email from you for sure. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

Many Moons

ANANKE ELARA MIMAS SINOPE ARIEL EUROPA NEREID TETHYS ATLAS HELENE OBERON THEBE BIANCA JANUS PHOEBE TITAN CARME JULIET PORTIA TRITON CHARON LEDA PUCK DIONE METIS RHEA

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

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1. Work the feller will have to 1. Like the jockey who’ll play catch up on? (7) cricket if urged to? (3-6) 5. Allowed the mother of one of 2. Are they crying out for people the parents to take the boy to come and see them? (7) (7) 3. Fails to mention the sections 9. She’s the first of the mothers missing from the book (6,3) in law I upset (5) 4. Tell you agitatedly there’s a 10. Conjure up imaginary chink for the sun to come frothings and bubblings? through (4) (3,6) 5. Feels the heat pervading the 11. Figure even the French will inside provides grounds for join in (6) optimism (5,5) 12. Nearly caught one ling 6. Obviously frightened and swimming in the enclosure! worried, he’s an intern (5) (8) 7. Figures I have got over the 14. Wind round with great anxiety (7) enjoyment (5) 8. Such a beauty as others pale 15. How the boxer said ‘double by comparison with? (5) O’? (3,6) 13. And when the tide’s about to 18. She came out with the poet, turn, get out of the way (5,5) Answers catching the train back (9) 16. Lola, Ann, Ed; just about 20. Be good and cross when cold everybody (3,3,3) Wordsearch Codeword fish is brought round (5) 17. Al, you say further, speaks 22. To put in a sturdy new frame, about when one was young a while off is required (8) (5,4) 24. Of course, I must have the 19. On entering, attacks the figure entered (6) messenger boy (7) 26. Loving the present address 21. The Indian boy got through (9) the crack (7) 27. Brought back a box with, on 22. Step one is to get a light cover it, a girl’s name (5) (5) 28. Having put it inside, tore off 23. Go off about how you cook (5) the ribbon (7) 25. One horseshoe, metal, 29. Do bank orders emanate coming up (4) from them? (7)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Across and down; 8 Down: 2 Charger; 3 Off; 4 Traffic; 9 Ravines; 11 Regard; Sack; 5 Normal load; 6 Divot; 13 Fastener; 15 Yards; 16 7 Wing-nut; 8 Tarry awhile; Halibut; 18 Rosanna; 19 Grave; 10 Sore pressed; 12 Roses; 14 21 Inserted; 23 Stocks; 25 Changeless; 17 Bight; 18 Restart; Emanate; 26 Applaud; 28 At 20 Acclaim; 22 Reach; 24 Calm; the same time. 27 Pot. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

Chuck Berry

For an artist universally recognised as a rock and roll legend, Chuck Berry had remarkably little chart success. The singer, guitarist and songwriter, who died recently at the age of 90, was acknowledged as a musical pioneer who developed rhythm and blues into rock and roll during the mid to late 1950s It was these early years which saw Chuck enjoy regular entries in the US charts. He had three number ones on the R&B chart and five mainstream top ten hits. But after the ‘50s turned into the 1960s, Chuck’s name was only rarely found in any chart listing. There was one notable exception. In 1972, Chuck had his only US and UK mainstream chart-topper with My Ding-a-Ling, a novelty originally written and recorded 20 years earlier by Dave Bartholomew. Chuck had recorded a modified version of the song as My in 1968. But on February 3, 1972, while performing at the Lanchester Arts Festival in Coventry, England, he played the original version of My Ding-a-Ling to an appreciative audience who willingly joined in the chorus. The entire festival had been filmed and recorded. Chuck’s performance was discovered by Jim Connors, a DJ on Boston radio station WMEX, who played My Ding-a-Ling on his own show and promoted it among his peers. Listener response was so positive that Chess Records released an edited version as a single and Chuck found himself at number one. The referred to a gift of silver bells hanging on a string Khalid is particularly thankful to his mother for the role she played in his success. given to the singer by his grandmother. But they could easily be regarded in a diff erent manner. It was this innuendo and double entendre which accounted for much of the song’s popularity and why numerous radio stations refused to play My Ding-a- Ling. Chuck’s complete unedited performance, during which he Khalid’s Location sets leaves no doubt as to how the lyrics should be interpreted, can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMddte6yD2w Joni Sledge him up for charts’ success Chuck Berry’s death overshadowed the passing, at just 60, of singer, songwriter and producer Joni Sledge. “We moved around various army good, not just my song. From then on, I Best known as a founding member of the American family vocal By Geoff rey Rowlands bases. I was born in Fort Stewart, was determined to prove him wrong.” group Sister Sledge, Joni and her siblings, Kathy, Debbie and Georgia, but I’ve also lived at bases His online audience played a major Kim, recorded numerous hit singles and from the late in Kentucky, New York and El Paso, role in Khalid’s rise towards stardom. 1970s to mid-’80s. They are probably most fondly remembered ne critic described Khalid Texas. Mom was assigned to a base in His track, Location, proved hugely for the smash hit single, We Are Family. This song provided the Robinson’s mellifl uous Heidelberg, Germany, and we lived popular. One fan was the fashion musical soundtrack to the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team’s voice as “like applying there for six years. This was really where designer, model and reality television World Series triumph in 1979. honey to your eardrums.” I discovered my gift for music. I was personality Kylie Jenner. She is among The track was enormously popular among the Pittsburgh players This acclaim for the about ten. I really enjoyed music and the top ten most followed celebrities on and blasted out over the sound system after Pirates victories. O19-year-old singer is almost universal. theatre. Instagram so a posting of Kylie dancing They became so closely associated with the song that the team Critical appreciation has been matched “Mom gave me total encouragement. to Location sparked a massive surge of name painted on the dug-out roof was replaced by The Family. by US music fans of all ages whose I guess she realised I’d inherited some interest in Khalid’s music. Although the hits have long since dried up, Sister Sledge purchases of his debut , American of her musical talent. She sacrifi ced her It also attracted the attention of major continue to perform a solid concert schedule. They will still Teen, have seen it hit number nine on own possible recording career for me but labels. A deal was signed with RCA do so despite Joni’s death believing this to be the best way to the Billboard 200. College students are she made sure I had every opportunity Records. celebrate her life. equally impressed. Their votes via the to forge a career in the music business if “I’ll say a big thank you to Kylie The off icial video for We Are Family is posted at www.youtube. MTVu television channel saw Khalid this was what I wanted.” Jenner if I ever meet her. I’d like to think com/watch?v=oMVe_HcyP9Y recently receive the Woodie to Watch Despite his undoubted ability, it I’d be making my way in the music It depicts Sister Sledge as a trio rather than a quartet. Debbie award. wasn’t until Khalid moved to El Paso business even if Kylie hadn’t made that was absent on maternity leave. “It’s been an amazing few months,” that he began to seriously consider Instagram post but I defi nitely don’t Khalid smiled. “It was incredible that music as a career. think I’d be where I am today.” Amy Lee I was even nominated in the Woodie “Mom always emphasised the Location has now entered the top to Watch category. When you consider benefi ts of education. She encouraged 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and looks Evanescence singer/songwriter Amy Lee has just released her I was up against brilliant artists such my musical dreams but actively set to climb considerably higher. With latest solo single, Speak to Me. It is an edited version of the song as Dua Lipa, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and pursuing a music career was for after American Teen debuting in the top ten of she composed for the soundtrack of the forthcoming feature D.R.A.M., who’d all had some really big high school. I still created songs and the Billboard 200, a sold-out US concert film, Voice from the Stone. hits, it was unbelievable that I won.” put them on SoundCloud but this was tour just behind him and prestigious “The director, Eric Howell, actually sought me out to write the Among all those thanked in his something I did in my spare time.” television appearances lined up, stardom song,” explained 36-year-old Amy. “The movie is about a boy acceptance speech, Khalid singled out His SoundCloud songs got noticed. certainly seems to be beckoning. who hasn’t spoken since the sudden death of his mother and the his mother in particular. He said he Not least by Khalid’s fellow high school “I’d love to think so but I’m not people who are trying to help him to recover. would not be in music if it wasn’t for students. Almost all were positive but taking anything for granted. I have “The movie is truly amazing. I saw the original cut at my house her. there was one particularly infl uential musical infl uences from diff erent in New York but wrote the song at the Skywalker Ranch in “I can’t put into words how much dissenting voice. genres and my own songs don’t really California. This was the first time I’d been away from my son, my mom means to me. She was in the “It was the most popular kid in fall into one category. This could be a Jack, since he was born. The emotion I felt about this actually army working as a supply technician school. I’d put my song, Saved, on drawback but I hope it means everyone helped me to create the song.” but she also had a wonderful voice. The SoundCloud. He said it was terrible. would like at least a few tracks on my Scenes from the film accompany Amy’s original recording which opportunity was there to try singing as a There were even Snapchat postings of albums. I co-write all of my songs so can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvpPaa_oDPU career but she stayed in the army to give him saying this. Everyone is entitled to I’ll only have myself to blame if things An audio post of the single is at www.youtube.com/ me a stable upbringing. their opinion but he was saying I was no do go wrong.” watch?v=6Bqe6iPYIYQ Tuesday, March 28, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Show yourself some love, Kalki Koechlin tells girls ctress Kalki Koechlin, an avid traveller, mini-holidays help you rejuvenate and prepare considers it important that in between better for the week ahead. engagements related to work and family, women must take a break from Dress your best to boost your confi dence: the madness before monotony sets in. Your attire is directly proportional to your AKalki often takes time off and keeps her daily temperament. Beautiful clothes are known to be life lively by indulging in activities that make her instant mood up-lifters. Dress up for yourself, look happy. In a statement, the Dev. D actress has shared good, feel fantastic and let the world be your oyster. tips on what she does to keep herself sane from all the drama that surrounds her life: Indulge in some ‘me’ time: Spend some time with yourself doing things you always wanted to Advocate for yourself: Whether it’s in the do. Finish the book that you had once started to workplace with your boss or at home, speak up read but never reached its end. Wear that cute about your wants and your needs. Don’t let work jumpsuit you had bought for a special occasion eat up on your personal life. Stand up for yourself. but never got a chance to fl aunt. And instead of Every time someone dumps extra work on you spending long hours in the salon to get fuzz-free, or forces you to do something that you aren’t switch to shaving. No matter what people say, it is interested in, say ‘No’. Try it. Saying ‘NO’ every hassle-free and safest on your skin, unlike waxes once in a while actually acts like a detox. Let the or creams. Let the mirror on the wall tell you who is world not take you for granted. the most splendid of them all.

Take small vacations with your girls: Work Accomplish a personal goal: Finish that one and family can be quite stressful sometimes and it scary and diffi cult task that you’ve been avoiding. is important to get away from both before they get Be it a health check-up or a call to an old friend on your nerves. At times like these, try and plan who you miss, overcome your fear and accomplish small vacations with your gang of girls. Could be a seemingly daunting task. The more diffi cult it a road trip not too far from the city or a slumber seems, the better. Let your triumph be your gift to party at another friend’s place. Trust me, these yourself. — IANS WISE COUNSEL: Kalki Koechlin. Trainspotting sequel cruel to its stars, says director

have much in the original aside from By Gary Thompson friendship, and in the embittered T2, they don’t even have that. The plot has them settling old scores. ovies have been “There is a place for carelessness and preoccupied recently rebelliousness, and that place is youth. with time and ageing But you keep going, and by the time you — Richard Linklater get to your 40s, that is gone, and you’ve UNDER WRAPS: Richa Chadha. with his Sunrise trilogy lived, and gotten married, and fathered andM Boyhood, even Logan with its children, and suff ered disappointments. Richa Chadha tight-lipped on superhero-in-winter premise. (T2) is about that, and about the process book, American mini-series The latest in that vein (pardon the of atonement.” pun) is T2 Trainspotting, a chance for Knitting together images of the Actress Richa Chadha is tight-lipped about the buzz that Danny Boyle to revisit his 1997 surprise characters, young and old, makes the she will soon turn novelist and that she has bagged a role in smash, at the time a galvanising rebel point in a unique way, Boyle said. an American mini-series. She says she prefers to share details yell for UK youth, seen through the “I think movies, of all of the art on projects when everything is in place. experiences of four hedonistic Scots forms, are about time. Someone has According to reports, Richa has been roped in to play a friends (Ewan McGregor, Robert said, and it’s true, that when you’re lawyer in an eight-episode American series, a courtroom Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewan editing, you’re really doing two things drama set against the 1970s racism-related unrest in Bremner). — you slow time down, or you speed it Chicago. All key members of the original cast up. In more extreme circumstances,” Asked about it, Richa told IANS: “The mini-series is were game for a reunion, even after Boyle said, “you can freeze time, unlock something I can’t talk about. I don’t know how the news got Boyle told them how merciless the time, or imagine future time.” out. I don’t want to talk about anything until everything is sequel would be. Time, he said, also frames the complete.” “We told them, ‘Look, we’re literally interaction between director and What about the news that she is to work on penning a going to be juxtaposing you with the audience. book? original incarnations of you, right there “Part of the contract with the “I want to, but honestly I don’t have the time right now,” on screen. That will be cruel for you,’” audience, you ask for 90 minutes or Richa said. said Boyle, who weaves snippets from two hours of their time, and they give She says she has never thought she has a “writer’s the original into T2, contrasting the it you, and you give them in return an instinct”, but added: “I used to have a blog which I used to chest-puffi ng of youth with the sagged interpretation of time. No other art write regularly. And I enjoy writing. Let’s see.” shoulders of middle age. form can do that, play with time in front Richa’s next big screen project is Fukrey Returns, which T2 wades remorselessly into of you like that. No wonder movies turn will see her reprise the character Bholi Punjaban from the CANDID: T2 is about the process of the subject of fortysomething to time as a subject.” —Philadelphia 2013 fi lm Fukrey. — IANS atonement, says Danny Boyle. disappointment. The four men didn’t Daily News/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 28, 2017 COMMUNITY Kathak performance at ICC enthrals audience

The artistes with the guests and dignitaries at the event.

he Indian Cultural Centre It included diff erent performances such “Gat” and both meet up Vishal Mehta spoke at the function. ICC (ICC) hosted a classical Kathak as Osmosis, which depicts how the medium together, share something signifi cant and vital presented mementos to the troupe members performance at its Ashoka Hall of dance and music cross and re-cross every but follow their own paths; and Intrigue, which on behalf of the Indian community in Qatar. recently. Kathak is one of the time, changing the density of the outcome; is about a mysterious area in composition, The performance was arranged by the ICC oldest dance forms to have Persian Market, a dance that invariably takes which signals an artiste, eludes the artiste, and in partnership with the Indian embassy and originatedT in India. its inspiration from music and explores rhythm also triggers the artiste. the Indian Council for Cultural Relations of The performance was led by Shama Bhate, with joy and ecstasy in a Persian market; The programme at the Indian Cultural Government of India. who is a well-known artiste, choreographer Samson and Delilah, in which the story of Centre was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Another show of the performance was and director. She has received many awards Samson and Delilah is depicted through of Mission at Indian embassy, R K Singh. conducted at Al Khor with the help of and teaches at multiple universities. The the oriental sensitivity of Kathak dance; In Counsellor at Indian embassy and ICC Bharathi. Vishal Srivastava, Santosh Vital and team consisted of seven artistes and support Tandem, which is a presentation based on a Co-ordinating Offi cer Rakesh Kamble, ICC Deepa Baxi spoke during this function, which staff . The programme was well received and South Indian composition; Rendezvous, where President Milan Arun, ICC General Secretary was attended by R K Singh, Milan Arun, and appreciated by the audience. a western symphony is preceded by Indian Juttas Paul, ICC Head of Cultural Activities other dignitaries.

The performance was led by Shama Bhate and was well received and appreciated by the audience.