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COVER STORY Hostile streak Banksy, anonymous UK street artist, says, “the urge to destroy is also a creative urge”. P4-5

ARTWORK: ‘Girl With Balloon,’ an art work, destroyed by its artist through a shredder in London.

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Singularity designed to end all wars. When Kronos goes online, it quickly DIRECTION: Robert Kouba determines that mankind, itself, is the biggest threat to world CAST: Julian Schaff ner, John Cusack, Carmen Argenziano peace and launches a worldwide robot attack to rid the world SYNOPSIS: In 2020, Elias van Dorne, CEO of VA of the infection of man. Industries, the world’s largest robotics company, introduces Emergency 999 his most powerful invention Kronos, a super computer THEATRE: Landmark 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 Maquia without aging past adolescence. She takes him in as her own child. From Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 DIRECTION: Mari Okada belongs to the Iorph, a clan of ageless this point, Maquia will suff er extreme Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 CAST: Manaka Iwami, Miyu Irino, beings just like her. Maquia’s elders heartbreak in the name of motherhood, Qatar Airways 40253374 Yôko Hikasa warn her not to fall in love with anyone as she watches Ariel grow and seeks to SYNOPSIS: An immortal girl and a outside their realm. But fate pushes reconnect with her lost Iorph friends, normal boy meet and become friends, Maquia out into the mortal world one all torn apart by the cruel world of sharing a bond that lasts throughout night, when an invading territory Mesate. the years. Though only 15, Maquia separates her from the clan. There she knows she will live for centuries discovers an orphaned baby, Ariel, and THEATRE: Landmark ote Unquo u te Q “The real The Mall Cinema (1): Ente Chekka Chivantha Vaanam man smiles in trouble, Mezhuthiri Athazhangal (Tamil) 2:15pm; Venom (2D) (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Venom 5pm; Johnny English Strikes gathers strength from (2D) 5pm; Venom (2D) 7pm; Again (2D) 7pm; Exes Baggage distress, and grows brave by Love Yatri (Hindi) 9pm; 11:30pm. (Tagalog) 8:45pm; Varathan refl ection.” Ratsasan (Tamil) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (1): (Malayalam) 11pm. The Mall Cinema (2): Harvie Smallfoot (2D) 2:15pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace — Thomas Paine And The Magic Museum (2D) 96 (Tamil) 4pm; Venom (2D) (1): Smallfoot (2D) 3pm; Exes 2:15pm; Smallfoot (2D) 4pm; 7pm; Love Yatri (Hindi) 9pm; Baggage (Tagalog) 5pm; Johnny English Strikes Again Venom (2D) 11:30pm. Exes Baggage (Tagalog) 7pm; (2D) 5:45pm; Exes Baggage Landmark Cinema (2): Venom (3D) 9pm; 96 (Tamil) (Tagalog) 7:30pm; Venom (2D) Harvie And The Magic 11pm. Community Editor 9:30pm; Venom (2D) 11:30pm. Museum (2D) 3pm; Harvie And Royal Plaza Cinema Palace The Mall Cinema (3): The Magic Museum (2D) 5pm; (2): Varathan (Malayalam) Kamran Rehmat Smallfoot (2D) 2pm; Varathan Exes Baggage (Tagalog) 7pm; 2:30pm; Venom (2D) 5pm; e-mail: [email protected] (Malayalam) 4pm; Andhadhun Venom (2D) 9pm; 96 (Tamil) Venom (2D) 7pm; Love Yatri Telephone: 44466405 (Hindi) 6:30pm; Andhadhun 11pm. (Hindi) 9pm; Venom (2D) Fax: 44350474 (Hindi) 9pm; 96 (Tamil) Landmark Cinema (3): 11:30pm. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Gymnastics World Championships WHERE: Aspire Dome WHEN: October 25 – November 3 Over 700 male and female gymnasts from over 80 countries, including three Team Qatar gymnasts, will compete across 10 days of competition in Doha’s ionic Aspire Dome. Experience the drama, emotions and excitement of gymnastics’ pinnacle event as global superstars go head to head in a bid to be crowned the best in the world.

Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- WHERE: Losail Circuit hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama WHEN: Ongoing Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and EVENTS Kufic Beginners TIME: 5pm 10 years old after school hours. WHERE: MIA Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association Re-Action Exhibition WHEN: Ongoing till Oct 26 with Qatar Sports For All Federation, Hobby Classes WHERE: Katara, Bldg 19 TIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm invites all cyclists, runners and walkers WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al WHEN: Ongoing The word ‘Kufic’ is related to the city to train under the floodlights of Losail Hilal Focus Medical Centre TIME: 10am – 10pm of the same name in Iraq, Kufa, and International Circuit every Wednesdays. WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Cultural Village Foundation – Katara was developed from Hijazi script. Kufic Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic presents ‘Re-Action’ Exhibition By Artists calligraphy is characterised by its bold performing artsinstitution and a one stop Islam Kamil Ali, Tamer Kamaluddine, and vertical letters which often looks like solution for adults as well as children Abdulathim Mahjoub al-Hussein, Nour al- modern design. Join us for this 4-session looking to explore their talents in various Hadi and Hazim. short course to learn this early and art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic beautiful script! Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, WHERE: InterContinental Doha contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. WHEN: Ongoing For details, call 4723680/ 33897609. InterContinental Doha – The City is organising several activities (especially at its various dining venues) that focus on highlighting the importance of early detection. Try the pink afternoon tea, the extravagant pink Bar Squared Brunch at The Square and pink-themed nights at Strata Restaurant and Lounge.

Qatar Finance and Installment Exhibition WHERE: DECC WHEN: November 3 – November 15 TIME: 7pm – 10pm The QFI Exhibition is a 3-day event that Dance and instrument classes Andalusian Music Show brings together the best of Qatar’s finance WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf WHERE: Katara community, and local and international Times Building WHEN: October 23 visitors who are keen to access Qatar’s WHEN: Wednesday – Monday TIME: 7pm – 8pm robust market. We are pleased to present Learn the movements of dance styles Cultural Village Foundation - Katara this opportunity to local and international in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the and The Algerian Embassy invites you to investors, banking, finance and government musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, attend Andalusian Music show by Nassima institutions, along with leading firms in Keyboard for adults as well kids and move Chaabane, musician and singer. the real estate, investment and fin-tech in the world of music. For details, contact sectors. 66523871/ 31326749.

After School Activities Katara Beach - School Students WHERE: Atelier WHERE: Katara WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Ongoing Music and arts Activities for students TIME: 9am – 12pm taking place after they finish their day in The students will discover all details of the Fath El-Kheir journey.

TCA QATAR Music Competition 2018 WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: Ongoing till October 13 Enroll for music competition in categories, including Sub Juniors ( Grade 3-5 ), Juniors (Grade 6 - 8 ), Intermediate (Grade 9- 12) and Seniors (above 17 years ). Registration fee QR30. For further details, contact 66523871/44373259

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Street artist shreds $1.4mn painting

NEW WORK: A new street art work by Banksy, the anonymous British street artist, is of a rat in the inner portion of a clock above a closed former bank building on 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York.

A representative for Banksy, including the American Museum By August Brown when reached, cited the artist’s of Natural History, where he left a quotation of Picasso that “the beetle with missiles on its wings urge to destroy is also a creative in the ‘Hall of Biodiversity.’ he UK street artist urge.” A representative for Alex In September 2006, Banksy Banksy is no stranger Branczik, Sotheby’s head of installed an inflatable version to provocation. But contemporary art in Europe, of a Guantanamo Bay prisoner most recently, his said he was unavailable for near the Big Thunder Mountain The painting had antagonistic streak comment. Railroad ride in Disneyland. reachedT beyond his painting and The painting, which was His 2006 debut in America took sold moments into its frame. auctioned off as part of Sotheby’s place in a warehouse in downtown At a London Sotheby’s auction ‘Frieze Week’ contemporary art L.A., which featured a live before for $1.4 of his 2006 spray-paint work ‘Girl sale, had fetched more than three elephant painted like wallpaper million to an With Balloon’, the artist rigged times its initial estimate and set a standing in a faux living room. a secret shredding contraption record sale price for the artist. His new stunt, perhaps his most unidentified buyer, into the base of the frame that Banksy – whose identity still tangible critique of the art market destroyed the work via remote has yet to be confirmed – often yet, has instantly become the talk who purchased control. The painting had sold incorporates political messaging, of the UK art world. moments before for $1.4 million anti-capitalist ideas, and art Artist Isaiah King, who is the painting via to an unidentified buyer, who world satire into his work. exhibiting at The Other Art Fair in telephone purchased the painting via In 2013 he even set up a pop-up London, said the event was abuzz telephone. stand in New York’s Central Park, with news of Banksy’s antics. Banksy posted video of the where original canvases of his “I keep waiting for him to be event on Instagram, which showed work were sold to customers for irrelevant and then he goes and stunned auction-goers watching $60 a piece, far below the large does something like that,” King ‘ as an alarm sounded before the sums his work usually demands. said. “If he was a lesser artist, he painting slipped through the frame In March 2005, he sneaked his would have destroyed the art’s and shredded roughly half of the own artworks into four of New value. But because it’s Banksy it ’ canvas into ribbons. York’s most prominent museums, will only be worth more now.” Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

AUCTION HOUSE: Sotheby’s in London auctioned the artwork shredded by Banksy recently.

Dan Chrichlow, creative several days before staff noticed forever,” Fairey said. “He’s always director of the creative Banksy’s latest stunt has precedence it. In 2015, he built ‘Dismaland,’ thinking in a multi-layered way, management agency Dutch Uncle, in the art world. The German artist an entire theme park in an and that’s part of his genius.” had a more sceptical view. “I think abandoned swimming resort, as Banksy’s latest stunt has the auction house knew it was Gustav Metzger coined the genre a comment on British depression precedence in the art world. going to happen. I think the whole and entertainment culture in The German artist Gustav thing was created. They check ‘auto-destructive art’ in the 1960s, modern capitalism. Metzger coined the genre ‘auto- everything,” he said. “I like the and used the inherent ephemerality Orange County-based artist Jeff destructive art’ in the 1960s, and fact that Banksy did it and created Gillette, whose 2010 ‘Dismayland’ used the inherent ephemerality of a whole story, which is a very of his work as a commentary on the works portraying a slum his work as a commentary on the Banksy thing to do. But it doesn’t surrounding the theme park were post-World War II collapse of the feel authentic.” post-World War II collapse of the included in Banksy’s similarly geopolitical order. English cited It’s unclear if Sotheby’s was in titled project, calls Banksy’s Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased on the artist’s intent to destroy geopolitical order newest prank ‘brilliant.’ De Kooning Drawing” – where the the work. In a statement, the “He’s Banksying the artist bought and obliterated the auction house said it knew the Roger Gastman, the street-art identifiable images in a career establishment,” Gillette says, “the work of a peer – as somewhat of a elaborate gilt frame was “an expert and curator for MOCA’s that, despite his anonymity, is art world, museum (world) – he’s precedent for Banksy’s actions. integral element of the artwork popular 2011 Art In The Streets meant for maximum public view. getting at ‘em.” Although he is But Scott Hove, a California chosen by Banksy himself,” but exhibition and this year’s Beyond Sotheby’s said that it was one of the world’s best-known artist who collaborated with Branczik told the Associated Press the Streets show in Chinatown, discussing how to move forward contemporary artists, Banksy has Banksy on his ‘Dismayland’ that “we have not experienced said in an e-mail that with this with ‘Balloon’s’ buyer, who now always had a mixed relationship installation, said Banksy broke this situation in the past where a latest move, Banksy remains one owns a shredded but historically with fame, even anonymously. new ground in demolishing his painting spontaneously shredded, of today’s pre-eminent art- significant work by one of The 2010 documentary Exit own work at auction with no upon achieving a record for the market critics. “Banksy continues contemporary art’s most famous Through the Gift Shop took a advance warning. artist. We are busily figuring out to amaze me. The king stays the figures. somewhat a jaundiced view of “He really ramped it up in a what this means in an auction king,” Gastman said. Banksy began his career in the the booming street art scene spectacular way. People were context.” Ron English, the New York- Bristol graffiti scene, tagging at the time, which made global aghast,” Hove said. “It’s a moment Shepard Fairey, the popular based street artist whose surreal buildings with politically celebrities out of artists like of clarity to see someone devalue L.A.-based street artist – most work frequently comments on trenchant pieces critiquing police himself and Fairey. something worth millions. It’s well known for his Obama ‘Hope’ capitalism, said that Banksy’s violence, Western imperialism Fairey likens Banksy’s kind of refreshing to see this posters – said that “I do agree antagonism toward his own work and consumer capitalism. He ‘Girl With Balloon’ prank to destruction of contrived value.” with the underlying sentiment is like “Duchamp on steroids.” frequently turns to elaborate, performance art: ephemeral but However, he also expected that, of it. This is an ephemeral art “Is the work now 10 times as clandestine pranks to needle the everlasting, regardless of how the given all the media attention form that street artists who valuable? Or is it worth nothing?” high-end gallery and museum auction house ultimately proceeds on the Sotheby’s stunt, Banksy come from the street art world English asked. “He’s created scene which, while making him regarding the work’s new buyer. probably only added to the understand: ‘It’s not gonna last.’ this really unique situation for rich, has also served as foil for his “Once he realised that media shredded piece’s allure. Then, ironically, there becomes a himself.” ‘Girl With Balloon,’ satirical work. would latch on to what he was “If I were the buyer, I’d demand for it.” which depicts a child reaching In 2005, he secretly hung on a doing, he thought less about the probably have been shocked, then “I think Banksy’s idea here is that upward toward a heart-shaped wall at the British Museum a piece viability of the piece for long- I’d want to preserve it exactly as an appreciation for the concept is balloon, was first stenciled on a depicting a prehistoric human term exposure, (and) more about it is,” Hove said. “Ironically, this more important than an appreciation wall in East London. It has since pushing a shopping cart. The if the concept and the context will only escalate its value.” – Los of the object,” he added. become one of Banksy’s most work remained in the museum for was strong enough, it would live Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY

Ambassador of Canada visits UCQ

Ambassador of Canada, Stefanie McCollum, recently visited University of Calgary Qatar campus. University off icials briefed the ambassador about their Bachelor and Master of Nursing Programme along with other areas of mutual interest.

Aspire Academy holds parents meeting

Aspire Academy recently held its first parents meeting for the new academic year 2018-2019. Ali successful champions.” Sultan Fakhroo, Director of Corporate Services, welcomed the guests. He added, “Every student, who joins the Academy is talented and we want to develop them to Speaking on behalf of the Sports Department, Dr Hazem F Anabtawi, Deputy Director Sports make the most of this talent. Therefore, we all need to work together.” at Aspire Academy, spoke about Aspire and how it help its students to guarantee a successful It followed by an introduction of the Academy’s football department, given by Edorta Murua development in sports and education. “Your children are joining a new system, which can Zenarruzabeitia, Technical Director. Dr Antonio Tramullas, Medical Director of the Aspire Health be a challenging transition, but they are going to get a lot of support in order to make the Centre, also gave an insight about the work that has been done by medical department. most of their potential,” he said. He also explained that, besides eff ort and commitment, the Jassem Mohammed al-Jaber, Principal of Aspire Academy, speaking on the occasion, relationship between students and their coaches, teachers and parents plays a pivotal role in explained about the expansion of academy. He also introduced ‘Aspire Way Curriculum’ at the their development. “Only if they have the full support of everyone, will they be able to become meeting.

IBS organises oath taking ceremony for new student council

International British School (IBS) recently organised an oath taking ceremony for Student Nawaf Ibrahim, is elected as Chairman Boys IBS and Eiman Muhammed Zahid as Chairman Council 2018-19. Dr Shamila Ahmed, Principal and Director of IBS, conferred the newly appointed Girls IBS. Other members of IBS Student Council, includes Eltahir Abdelrahman, Vice Chairman; council members with badges and sashes. She administered the oath taking ceremony. The Ahmed Firas, Prefect; Mahmoud Yasser Sallam and Abdulla Mostafa, Student Advisers for Boys elected council pledged to the duties entrusted on them and vowed to abide by the rules of the Section, Malak Mohamed Imam, Vice Chairman; Basma Mohamed, Prefect; and Hadya al-Adhba, school. Wadaha Elobied and Norma Hage Chehade, Student Advisers for Girls section. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

Dr Shaukat Chandna Mohammed al-Janahi Dr Irene Theodoropoulou Farooq Burney TNG celebrates World Teachers’ Day

he Next Generation invited to share their opinions gap between students and quality The challenge that I see is the big importance of qualifi ed teachers School (TNG) recently and solutions to overcome the education. Our theme this year number of students in classrooms and quality teaching. He said, “A celebrated World challenges in today’s time. refl ects this reality and reminds today which makes it diffi cult teacher in my view is a performer Teachers’ Day at Al Dr Caitlin Sparks, Programme governments to confront the to give equal attention. We need who must touch the spirit of a Wakrah Campus to pay Specialist Education at Unesco challenge and invest in teachers to motivate teachers by creating student to teach. Be brave, add tributeT to its teachers with the Doha, was the guest speaker training and support to ensure opportunities for professional value to yourself, learn diff erent theme of ‘The right to education on the occasion. She read the access to quality education for all”, development.” strengths and motivate yourself.” means the right to a qualifi ed message from Unesco, stressing she said said. Mohammed al-Janahi, Head of The fi nal panellist, Farooq teacher.’ on education as driving element Ailia Rizvi, Vice Principal of Outreach for Teach For Qatar, also Burney, Executive Director of Al The event kicked off with a in a country’s economy. “Children TNG, initiated the panel discussion shared his personal experiences Fakhoora and Together programmes welcome speech by Qudsia Asad, in remote areas are deprived of highlighting the essentiality of with the audience about his journey of Education Above All, appreciated Principal of TNG. While addressing primary education due to lack of qualifi ed teachers and the need of of becoming a teacher. “We need teachers for being role models the gathering she appreciated qualifi ed and experienced teachers. their pedagogical training in today’s to ask ourselves are we qualifi ed and a sense of hope in many the eff orts and dedication of the Despite an overall increase in technology oriented world. for the new generation and are deprived parts of the world. He teachers. She said, “This is TNG’s access to education worldwide, Panel speaker, Dr Irene we updated with resources and congratulated TNG teachers for 9th year of imparting quality a staggering 617 million children Theodoropoulou, Associate technology to teach students as their commitment and dedication. education and I am proud to say have no resources for basic literacy Professor of Socio Linguistics per the modern standards or not. School Director, Riyaz Ahmed that TNG has etched its mark. and numeracy. The 2030 agenda at Qatar University, shared her We must remain consistent with Bakali, Director TNG, thanked the Today we stand tall with 1,526 calls for early childhood, primary experience with the audience. She learning and keep a student centred panellists and lauded the teachers students, 176 teachers, 42 ancillary and secondary education for all. To said, “Teachers should constantly environment in classrooms,” said for playing an exemplary role in staff and 104 classrooms in 5 achieve this goal we must expand evaluate and keep themselves Janahi. giving quality education at TNG. campuses”. access to quality education. updated. I believe that as teachers Dr Shaukat Chandna, Managing The event was concluded with the A panel discussion was also The world is short of 69 million we should learn from our students Director and Chief Training shield presentation ceremony. Dr organised as part of the event, teachers and needs to recruit and try to connect with their souls Offi cer at Qatar Centre for Career Caitlin Sparks presented shields to where guest speakers were qualifi ed teachers to bridge the and stimulate examples of daily life. Development, spoke about the the panellists. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY Toastmasters of Division C Qatar conducts workshop on PR

Toastmasters of Division C Qatar recently conducted a workshop on ‘Achieving Excellence in and web notifications. Lesiley Mathew, Division C TLI Chair, gave a presentations on ‘How to Public Relations’ to orient club members for how to eff ectively utilise Toastmasters International make eff ective Newsletters’ and ‘Creating stunning websites’ using popular online tools as Branding Guidelines. well as Toastmasters International’s Free Toast Host facility. The session was concluded with a Christopher Almeida, a seasoned toastmaster in Doha, gave a detailed presentation on the presentation on ‘Capturing Moments’ by Sudhir Gujar, Division C Director. ‘Toastmasters International Branding Guidelines’, as well as the protocols associated with them. Talking on the occasion, Venkatesan Kulandaivel, Past Director of Division J, said, “Such unique The session was concluded with a Branding Quiz. workshops are a necessity in a dynamic environment like Toastmasters”. The second half of this workshop consisted of more practical approaches to Public Relations The event was supported by the Division C Toastmasters Executive Committee 2018-19 including and Communications in Toastmasters. Shehariyas Kandy and Shakeal Badurdeen explained how Arvind Iyer, Master of Ceremony; Suresh Nambiar, Registration Chair; and Sajeev Krishnan, Area 8 to use popular design application software for preparing creatives including flyers, pamphlets Director.

MES excels in ‘Indian Sports Centre (ISC) Inter-School Yoga Championship’

Students of MES Indian School recently excelled in the second edition of the ‘Indian Sports Centre The winners and runners-up in Girls Under-12 category, included P. Vidhyusha, first position; (ISC) Inter-School Yoga Championship’ held at MES Indian School. In the U-18 category, MES boys’ and Lakshmi S Kumar, third position. In Girls Under-18 category, Liyana bagged the title. In Boys team including Master Mikhael Jophan, Master Sahal Abdul Shukur and Master Vivin Varghese Under-18 category, Master Devadutt secured second position and Master Mikhael Jophan bagged won the first position while the Girls’ team of MES secured second and third positions in the same third position. category of their respective event. MES Indian School secured a total of 24 points, taking over the first runner up position.

QLA celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA), a to the advancement of education in our member of Qatar Foundation for Education, beloved country, Qatar,” he added. Science and Community Development, QLA teachers said that the celebration of recently celebrated the World Teachers’ World Teacher’s Day has a positive impact Day with the theme of ‘The Messenger on them and empowers them to support of Science, Thank You’. The event was the objectives of QLA, its vision, and its attended by teachers, academic staff eff orts to enhance the education that it members, administration and barracks staff . provides in alignment with Qatar’s national “The celebration of World Teacher’s Day development vision and the recognition is a duty for us toward people who are of its leadership that science is one of the the messengers of science” said Brigadier pillars of society. General Ali Ahmed al-Kuwari, Director of The teachers were also presented with QLA. “It is important to honour them on this certificates of thanks and appreciation day for their eff orts to convey the message at the ceremony, for their outstanding of science to our students and to contribute contribution. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 MARKETING COMMUNITY

The Westin launches October campaign to support QCS

On the occasion of the Breast Awareness Month, The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa in collaboration Commenting on the initiative , Gianrico Esposito, General Manager of The Westin Doha Hotel with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) have launched their activities to support the ‘Life is Pink’ and Spa said, “We are pleased to have this joint venture with QCS and to increase awareness campaign throughout the whole month of October. about Breast Cancer, it is within our duty as part of the society, to encourage positive and healthy The aim of the initiative is to increase awareness about Breast Cancer among the employees and changes to the community.” He added, “We are honoured to support QCS activities both with our the local community, additionally, to raise donation and support the treatment of patients fighting associates and our valuable guests since health and well-being are within the core values of The the malady. The hotel has organised an internal session for their employees in association with Westin brand”. Qatar Cancer Society that highlighted information about the diagnosis, methods of prevention, the Mona Ashknani, Director of Resource Development at QCS, said, “This campaign continues importance of early detection and screening. throughout the month and aims to emphasise the importance of periodic examination for the According to the press release, in addition, The Westin will be off ering funds to QCS by engaging early detection and spreading the culture of healthy life style to prevent it, as well as highlight the guests in the supportive campaign without incurring any additional cost. Every time a guest health services available in the State of Qatar.” participate in the weekly ‘Sunshine Sessions’ (arranged every Saturday by Heavenly Spa team), She added, “‘Life is pink’ targets all categories of Qatari society through co-operation with various a well-being activity consisting of a morning of 60 minute Yoga, balanced with healthy breakfast state institutions to raise awareness of this disease and ways to prevent it. I would also like to thank bites followed by time to revitalise by the pools till 1pm, a part of the participation cost will be given the Westin to support QCS’s campaigns and initiatives, and are inviting all community members to to contribute to the treatment of Breast Cancer patients. participate in this campaign which will continue throughout the whole month.”

Submissions still open for Lexus Design Award 2019

Aspiring creators have around three weeks ‘Innovate,’ and ‘Captivate,’ and deliver ground- remaining to put their entries forward for breaking solutions through designs that answer consideration. the evolving needs of society and overcome According to the press release, emerging designers challenges to design a better tomorrow for all.” and creators have about three weeks left to submit He added, “Each of our chosen finalists will their entries for the distinguished Lexus Design benefit from a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Award 2019. The worldwide design competition turn their visions into reality with the assistance provides a valuable platform for creative talent of our mentorship programme, giving them an from around the world, whose innovative works exclusive opportunity to partner with acclaimed ultimately lead to a better future for all. Now in professionals who share their valuable knowledge its seventh year, the coveted award is being held and experience. I would like to extend my gratitude under the inspiring call to action ‘Design for a Better to our loyal customers, whose support is a constant Tomorrow,’ and the deadline for entries is October source of inspiration in our quest to reach beyond 28. the conventional and create amazing experiences.” Yugo Miyamoto, Chief Representative at Middle The creative ideas submitted are expected to East and North Africa Representative Office incorporate three fundamental principles from of Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “We are the Lexus brand, ‘Anticipate,’ ‘Innovate,’ and extremely delighted to launch the 2019 Lexus ‘Captivate.’ The designs should anticipate the needs Design Award. This international competition has of tomorrow’s society, off er innovative solutions, been motivating talented emerging creatives to and be capable of captivating and engaging the fresh heights of innovation for seven consecutive audience and esteemed judging panel. years. We look forward to being inspired by this The six finalists in the contest are due to be year’s entries that are expected to ‘Anticipate,’ announced in early 2019.

Oryx Rotana welcomes Michelin-starred Chef Nicolas Isnard

Oryx Rotana is all set to welcome The Cellar. On this occasion, Ghassan Michelin Starred Chef, Nicolas Isnard of Dalal, General Manager of Oryx Rotana L’auberge De La Charme for five days said, “We are honoured to welcome Chef from October 15 to 19 at its renowned Nicolas Isnard at Oryx Rotana especially ‘The Cellar’ and ‘Choices’ restaurants. at our two well-acclaimed restaurants. Born in Southern France, 41-year-old The Cellar and Choices restaurants Chef Nicolas Isnard taste for cooking have become a vibrant new destination came from his grandmother where he for gourmands in the capital. We are learned to cook by her side. He started always keen to invite the best chefs in his career as a professional in France the world as part of our commitment to and worked with big hotel names provide best gastronomic experience around the globe under the supervision and upscale services to our guests and of the 3 Michelin Starred Chef Gilles visitors which made us the preferred Goujon. destination for local and expats living According to the press release, during in Doha, travellers and business men his visit at Oryx Rotana, Chef Isnard will particularly with our high reputation and present set lunch and dinner menus at attention to the smallest details.” 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to reduce noise level at workplace oisy offi ces may be considered quieter because casual conversations will be lively by some working taking place elsewhere. professionals, but they can be In contribution to the larger structural and terrible and can aff ect productivity layout enhancements, there are possibilities for of employees. To tackle the littler changes available such as noise absorbing Ngrowing levels of offi ce noise, one can make furniture and equipment which help as a some simple changes to layout and decor. solution to reduce ambient noise. Nakul Mathur, Managing Director, Avanta Perhaps the most obvious way to Business Center and Vinay Singh, Co-founder reduce noise in your open offi ce space and Advisor of Hunt Offi ces, list down some is by purchasing a pair of high-quality points. noise resisting headphones. Some tech Ceilings can play a critical role in reducing brands boast 100% noise reduction using sound in cabins: Replacing regular ceiling tiles microphones and special processing to create with acoustical ceiling tiles will help decrease an opposite sound wave than the one headed noise levels. Aesthetically, unfi nished concrete Cushion-supported modular carpet absorbs fl ow of people and changing how various areas for your eardrum. or wooden ceiling panels off er an authentic look 50 per cent more noise than hard-surfaced tiles, are used. Delicate surfaces ingest more stable than that is in trend amongst the many designers, which in turn absorb three times more noise Establish dedicated zones: In an open offi ce, hard surfaces, reducing reverberation and space planners for industrial-look workplaces. than the hard fl ooring. it’s essential to make a distinction between your lowering ambient noise levels – just like Use carpet fl oors for added sound control: Dividers to block the noise happening due heads-down workspace, breakout areas, and switching hard fl ooring to modular carpet. Replacing hard fl ooring with carpet will have to the conversation: Sound travels further in communal areas, such as kitchen and dining Certain sounds are more distracting than a signifi cant impact on offi ce noise levels. All open offi ces, with no walls to block noise from facilities. others, and in open offi ces, overheard speech carpet improves noise levels compared with conversations, moving chairs, and foot traffi c. With clearly defi ned breakout areas for is the most serious issue. A few organisations hard surface fl ooring, but cushion-backed Get innovative with layout changes: informal meetings and collaborative work, and have made an irregular move to defeating carpet tiles would off er the ultimate in noise Modifying the layout can make a generous kitchen spaces for eating and conversation, this, utilising diff erent sounds to block out reduction. eff ect to offi ce noise levels, by managing the ones heads-down workspace will become conversation. – IANS

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

Connect with those who carry you upward and encourage your You’re likely now on the brink of completing a major move of some This is one of those days when you will be walking along and all of fantasies today instead of those who try to bring you down to reality, sort. Your first reaction may be to sit in solitary deliberation as you a sudden hear a street performer playing music. Suddenly your feet Aries. There’s a need for you to shine more brightly than usual, and wrestle with the pros and cons of each piece of the situation. Try start to move and soon you’re dancing. You find yourself boogying there’s no reason why this wish shouldn’t be granted. Everything not to overload your head with too many details. Look at the overall down the rest of the road. It won’t take much to get you grooving. will work out splendidly for you as long as you align yourself with picture. Perhaps you will find the answer you seek on a walk. During Once you start, it may be hard for you to stop. Go with it! admirable people and noble causes, so go for it. that time you can clear your head of unnecessary clutter. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Don’t take things that don’t belong to you, Cancer. Your penetrating Try not to think too much about what is “supposed” to happen next, Water your plants today and make sure they’re getting enough light, eyes are apt to spot things that are easily pocketed, even though Leo. The truth of the matter is that things don’t necessarily work Virgo. If you don’t have any plants, take this opportunity to go to you know deep down that those things aren’t meant for you to out the way they’re planned, so don’t count on something that has the nursery and pick up a couple for your home or off ice. Nourish keep. Your imagination might try to convince you that it’s OK to pull no guarantee of coming to fruition. Stick to your own way of doing the organic things in your life to help remind you of your own roots, such sneaky manoeuvres, and you may be tempted. Don’t deceive things and try not to get too hung up on the results. The key now is which are extremely important for you right now. Sink deep into the yourself. to enjoy the process. Earth in order to understand the environment around you. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You’re on a roll today, Libra. Don’t let other people’s insecurities or You may be wondering whose shoulder you should cry on, Scorpio. Your coals have been smoldering for a while, and there is a great shallow understanding about an issue get in the way of your progress. Usually yours is the shoulder that everyone else likes to use. The deal of smoke pouring from your blackened embers, Sagittarius. The There’s a distinct advantage to the way you approach things. Feel collar of your shirt is probably soaking wet by now, thanks to all good news is that there’s apt to be a great gust of wind today, acting free to exert your will on those who need strong direction. If you’re the tears that have spilled on you. Your compassion for others is as the catalyst that ignites the flames. You’ve provided the heat and confident about the answer, don’t be shy about saying so. If people definitely one of your biggest strengths, but be aware of the fact that the fuel. The missing element of air is finally coming your way, so be don’t like the way you’re leading, they don’t need to follow. it can also be one of your biggest weaknesses. prepared. The fire is apt to heat up quickly. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Be wary of big promises today, Capricorn. This could be one of Feel free to go shopping for yourself, Aquarius. While you’re at it, you You’re likely to gravitate toward those who can put on a show and those days when people are more likely to take a gamble because might as well pick up some things for others, too. You’re apt to be in carry your imagination to a far-off land today, Pisces. Look for this they’re unrealistic about how things are going to work out. Don’t tune with the pleasant spirit of the people around you. On the other quality in others instead of turning to the TV to satisfy this need. If be surprised if the stock market jumps as a result of the dollar signs hand, if they’re being especially negative or cranky, don’t hesitate to you aren’t careful, you may end up a couch potato all day, without that people imagine. It will be hard for others to resist when people just go elsewhere. Unfortunately, that may be easier said than done. talking to anyone. Take note that real life is much more enriching receive promises of a big payoff . that anything that could come over the airwaves. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

Up and Down

DOWNCAST DOWNWIND UPROAR DOWNFALL UPBEAT UPSET DOWNLOAD UPDATE UPSTART DOWNPOUR UPGRADE UPSURGE DOWNSIZE UPKEEP UPTIGHT DOWNSTREAM UPLIFT DOWNTOWN UPRIGHT

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

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1. The truth about those lotions 1. One would have little that promise to grow hair? hesitation in describing it as (4,5) ferocious (5) 6. She’s no less ready to return 2. Go flat out to waylay? (3,2,4) (5) 3. Are they relatively binding? 9. Gas about mother love being (6,4) lacking (5) 4. Would the vehicle be silver 10. What the naughty child inside? It’s green (7) out camping is, with malice 5. Reckon Tess is upset about aforethought (3,6) and most unhappy (7) 11. The first one to make the 6. Sound the time on the hour mischievous phone calls? (4) (10) 7. Very tired when one got 12. He’s left before the bingo (4) through (5) 14. Alight outside a U.S. city (7) 8. She wrote “A Ramshackle Hut 15. Support obtained from “17” With Rambling Roses” (9) (7) 13. Don’t bother - to take with 17. If you want to read them, you when you go? (5,5) they won’t stop you! (7) 14. Does it have metal needles? Answers 19. Goes back with the (6-3) clergyman when the rest 16. Keep down as there’s a Wordsearch Codeword disperse (7) sentry in, patrolling (9) 20. Besides, not having a lease is 18. Corks, having had the odd wrong (4) spot to drink (5,2) 22. Was sick of and moaned 19. Peter, who’s run about half a about (10) mile, having had more than 25. A warning of what your enough (7) palate is going to be 21. A piece of metal as a guard subjected to? (9) (5) 26. Does she have a home by the 23. Live for the day, not stinting hollow? (5) oneself (5) 27. Drove, with a cry, into the 24. Being overcharged by a tree (5) thousand dollars does shock 28. How you put the courses one (4) together bit by bit? (9)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Jackal; 4 Polishes; Down: 1 Jeweller; 2 Clean 10 Wreathe; 11 Enlarge; 12 forgot; 3 Acts; 5 Overhead; 6 Line; 13 In the train; 16 Eroded; Illiterate; 7 Her; 8 Seeing; 9 17 Patrick; 20 Aground; 21 Penny; 14 Accommodate; 15 Stumer; 24 On the stage; 25 Beforehand; 18 Instance; 19 Pots; 27 Certain; 29 Terrain; 30 Presents; 22 Concur; 23 Agate; Remedied; 31 Strews. 26 Trot; 28 Rum. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

ABBA

It is beginning to look increasingly likely that there will be a new album from ABBA in 2019. The Swedish megastars have enjoyed renewed popularity over the last few years through the stage musical and film, Mamma Mia, plus the recently released sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. The group had always said they would never record together again. But musicians / songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus announced the creation of two new songs to coincide with the ABBATARS project, a digital avatar tour planned for next year. The first of these, I Still Have Faith In You, will be premiered during a television special either late this year or early in 2019. The writing and recording session apparently proved more fruitful than expected. Bjorn, now 73, suggested fans could be treated to rather more than the planned two songs. “The four of us hadn’t been together in a studio since the beginning of the 80s’,” he remarked. “But we were there in those familiar surroundings, we looked at each other and it took about 15 seconds before it felt like we were transported back 35 years. It was like time had stood still and we had only been away on a short DUO: Andrew Fedyk, left, and Joe DePace. The Loud Luxury song has spent 11 weeks in the UK top 40, eight of which have been in holiday.” the top 10. Benny and Bjorn, along with singers Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Faltskog, created not two but at least four songs with which they were particularly happy. Bjorn also hinted there could be more. “A new album is possible. Perhaps only an EP. We’ve not made any decisions as yet. But one thing I can definitely say is that we will Loud luxury’s Body not be touring again. We’ll leave that to our avatars.” Will Young

Will Young is another artist who will soon be returning to the music scene. tastes UK chart feat Fans of the original 2002 Pop Idol winner were dismayed last year when Will said he was putting his music career on indefinite hold songwriter, cult leader and murderer Garrix single, Scared To Be Lonely, to concentrate on acting and writing. By Geoff rey Rowlands Charles Manson. We saved money on brought further recognition. It wasn’t for lack of interest in his music. Significant singles food by eating oatmeal almost every “We’d made a track with the vocalist success had rather dried up since Jealousy hit number five in day. Most of our time was spent on Ryan Shepherd called Fill Me In which Britain in 2011. But all six of his studio albums have proved hugely lectronic dance music is SoundCloud messaging artists we Martin really liked,” Joe explained. successful. Four topped the U.K. chart, including his last two seldom far from the top of liked in the hope that we could get to “We got told that it was playing in the albums, 2011’s Echoes and 2015’s 85% Proof, while the others both Britain’s offi cial singles chart. work with them.” background on some of his Instagram reached number two. Canadian producers, remixers The smash hit Loud Luxury enjoy now posts. Scared To Be Lonely had just been Having said “I could definitely see myself moving to Cornwall full- and DJs Loud Luxury are stemmed from an invitation by one of released and we loved the song. We time and becoming a therapist,” Will has obviously had a change visitingE the upper reaches for the fi rst those artists on SoundCloud. But not in reached out to Martin thanking him for of heart. He is now back in the studio writing and recording the time with their track, Body, which also the manner they might have expected. supporting our tune and also asking if songs which will make up his seventh studio album. The finished features the vocal talent of Brando. The “We were invited to this showcase we could do a remix of his track.” product should be released next year. song has spent 11 weeks in the UK top performance,” Joe recalled. “It was just Perhaps surprisingly for dance music All of Will’s albums can be heard in full on YouTube. 40, eight of which have been in the top down the street from where we lived. producers, Andrew and Joe are keen to 10. We went to check it out but there was emphasise the quality of vocals in their Charles Aznavour “The chart success is beyond anything another band on fi rst. Brando was their work. we could have imagined,” said Andrew singer. We were so blown away by his “We feel the vocals are so important,” The death of French singer, songwriter and actor Charles Fedyk. “Joe (DePace) and I have had a voice and performance that we actually Andrew stated. “That’s one of the Aznavour left his legion of fans in tears. number of successful dance records and forgot to say hi to the artist who had reasons we were so excited about Fellow artistes ranging from Sir Elton John to Lenny Kravitz used we play sold out DJ sets. But we’ve never given us the invitation.” working with Brando on Body. We social media to express their own sorrow and post heartfelt experienced mainstream success like “It was one of those times when you always feel collaborations work out best tributes to the man who was often referred to as France’s Frank this.” hear someone’s music and feel it is just when we are fans of a particular artiste. Sinatra. Andrew and Joe became friends super right,” Andrew added. “There was The whole process is so much better if A special ceremony to honour the 94-year-old legend of French after meeting at Western University in this obvious feeling that we had to do we work with a vocalist who we would entertainment was held in the courtyard of Les Invalides in Paris London, Ontario. something with Brando.” specifi cally want to listen to.” last Friday. Charles was so highly regarded that eulogies were “We linked up through the electronic E-mail exchanges led to Brando Show Me was another big dance hit for delivered by French President Emmanuel Macron and Armenian music scene,” Joe remarked. “Our showing the boys a track called Body On Loud Luxury last year. But it was Body Prime Minister Nikol Pachinian. London is much less glamorous than My. which brought them major mainstream Born to Armenian immigrant parents as Shahnour Vaghinag London in England. But Western is “It was a hip hop demo,” Andrew recognition on the international music Aznavourian, Charles recorded more than 1,200 songs interpreted known as a massive party school and revealed. “We weren’t particularly market. Britain is by no means the in eight languages. He also wrote or co-wrote over 1,000 songs for actually has a club dedicated to DJing. excited about the music which we felt only country where the song is hugely himself and other artists. He sold around 180 million records in a Andrew and I started exchanging music was too slow. But we were very excited popular. But it was hardly an overnight career spanning eight decades. and everything went so well that we by Brando’s vocals. We wanted to see success. Body was initially released 12 But music was just one string to his bow. He acted in more than 80 soon realised we should work together.” what we could do with the track. We months ago. films and television productions. Their professional collaboration sped it up, put some more emotional “I guess good things come to those His achievements and honours are far too numerous to mention began in 2012. Much as they may have chords under the original music and who wait,” Joe laughed. “We love here. But a eulogy from the Prime Minister reflects the extent loved their home country, a move south ended up with something which we what we do and it’s great to entertain of his charity work for Armenian causes which led to Charles to the electronic dance music hotbed of thought was amazing.” so many dance music fans with our receiving the country’s highest award, National Hero of Armenia. Los Angeles was deemed necessary to Loud Luxury had already began to songs and DJ sets. It would be nice to This was prized as much as the Commander of the Legion of further Andrew and Joe’s career. make a name for themselves. Remixes think the mainstream success of Body Honour award he received from France. “Money was pretty tight,” Andrew of Dzeko & Torres’ Home and Justin will encourage people who wouldn’t His biggest international hit singles were 1973’s The Old Fashioned admitted. “We lived in a one- Timberlake’s Can’t Stop The Feeling necessarily consider themselves as pure Way and the enormously successful She one year later. They can bedroom apartment. It happened to led to a collaboration with Borgeous dance music fans to come and see us be heard online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtH13kI_7kI and be an old home from the 1960s of the on Going Under. A remix of the Martin live. They’ll certainly be welcome.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxaZMreym88 respectively. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Jon M Chu proud of Crazy Rich Asians

irector Jon M Chu says he is I was looking for something more personal,” “But at the same time, there was this proud after working with “the he added. whole revolution happening on social most talented Asian actors” on Billed as the fi rst contemporary English media about not whitewashing movies – CONCERNED FATHER: Michael Buble Crazy Rich Asians. language Hollywood movie with an almost casting Caucasians in Asian roles – and became upset after his son Noah was “Several years ago, my all-Asian cast after a long time, Crazy Rich Constance Wu was one of the leaders of diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016. Dsisters, mom, aunt and uncles all e-mailed Asians is based on the book by Kevin Kwan this movement, with her television series me that I had to read this book Crazy Rich with the same name. Fresh off the Boat. It really inspired me. I Buble thought he would Asians. And that I would then have to It tells the story of Chinese-American was in a position where I could now ask a never make music again make it into a movie. I read and loved the Rachel Chu, her boyfriend Nick Young movie studio to fi nance a movie like this,” novel, but I was in the middle of directing a and the adventure that they go on when he added. Singer Michael Buble thought he would movie,” Chu said in a statement. Nick takes Rachel to Singapore for his best He thinks this is chapter two of his never make music again after his son Noah “Two years after that, my sister reminded friend’s wedding. The Warner Bros’ project career. was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016. me about Crazy Rich Asians. I discovered stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, “It fl ips a page for me. I was proud to fi nd In an interview to The Sunday Mirror’s that Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, two Gemma Chan, Awkwafi na, Nico Santos, and cast the most talented Asian actors Notebook Magazine, the 43-year-old producers who I really looked up to, had the Lisa Lu, Ken Jeong and Michelle Yeoh. from all around the world. It opened my Canadian singer said he has returned to the movie rights to the book. At the same time, Chu says he “had always put my Asian eyes for sure,” added the director. spotlight only because his son’s condition has I knew I had to direct Crazy Rich Asians heritage to the side because I just wanted to The fi lm opened in India on October 5. – improved, reports dailymail.co.uk. because I was at a point in my career where be a fi lmmaker”. IANS Buble had put his career on hold after Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer when he was just three. “I thought I might never make music again. I knew if I came back into this world it would have to be bliss. And it is. If it wasn’t I wouldn’t be here,” said the singer, who is married to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato. The Haven’t met you yet performer also explained that dealing with his son’s cancer battle let him re-evaluate the importance of his career, adding that now his family will always come fi rst. “I’ll never put the ego of the job ahead of my family. It’s the reason I’ve been gone for a couple of years. There was never a choice (when Noah was ill).” – IANS Kanye West quits social media again

Rapper Kanye West has deleted his Twitter and Instagram accounts. It is the second time he is exiting from social media since 2017. The 41-year-old rapper deleted his accounts on Saturday, reports dailymail.co.uk. His decision comes a week after his appearance on show Saturday Night Live in which he surprised the audience by speaking in support of US President Donald Trump. He received a lot of social media backlash later. This isn’t the fi rst time Kanye has removed himself from social media. In May 2017, he deleted his accounts and stayed off for 11 months, only returning in April this year ahead of his latest album’s release. The My beautiful dark twisted fantasy PLEASED: Director Jon M. Chu says he is proud after working with the most talented Asian actors in the movie. rapper made no announcement prior to the deletion of his accounts. Kanye is working on his new album Yandhi. Pahuna wins big at children’s journey back home. Paakhi A. Tyrewala – IANS film fest in Germany has directed the Sikkimese film, which is backed by Priyanka and her mother Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra’s Madhu Chopra’s banner Purple Pebble Pahuna - The Little Visitors won two Pictures (PPP). awards at the SCHLINGEL International “Pahuna... will always be a very Film Festival for Children and Young special film for all of us at Purple Pebble Audience in Germany. Pictures. When we started the journey The fi lm won European Children’s Film of Pahuna..., we didn’t anticipate the Award and got a special mention in the film to go this far. But fortune has been Awards of The Professional Jury Feature kind and the film has resonated with the Film International category. The fi lm audience not just in India but across the received an overwhelming response at globe,” Madhu said in a statement. the European premiere of the fi lm at the “I’m grateful to SCHLINGEL festival held on October 2 and October 5. children’s film festival for the It won the awards on October 6. recognition. We are looking forward ASOCIAL: Kanye West has deleted his Twitter Pahuna - The Little Visitors narrates to many more such milestones in our HONOUR: Pahuna - The Little Visitors wins and Instagram accounts. the story of three Nepalese children journey at Purple Pebble Pictures,” she two awards at the SCHLINGEL International separated from their parents and their added. – IANS Film Festival for Children. 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 COMMUNITY

Bharathi organises live flute concert

Bharathi, an Indian Association of Al Khor community, recently organised a live flute concert Madhav Deka, keyboard player, performed at the event. P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, was the ‘BANSURI’at Al Khor. Naveen Kumar, Indian flautist who has accompanied many film music directors chief guest at the event. Mayank Parekh, Chairman of Bharathi, and Santhosh Vittal, President of and composers on popular Bollywood tracks, along with Siddharth Nagarajan, a drummer, and Bharathi, attended the event. Vijay Bharadwaj and Soundarya also performed at the concert.

IIS students excel in painting competition

Students of Ideal Indian School (IIS) recently excelled in a painting competition, organised by Kalakshetra Qatar. Mahfooza Hakim stood first in the senior category while Mohammed Meharan bagged the third prize in the Junior category. In the senior category, Ameena Abdulmajid Ibji won the consolation prize. Syed Shoukath Ali, Principal of IIS, congratulated the winners.

Doha Modern Indian School organises motivational session

Doha Modern Indian School recently organised a motivational session ‘Watch Out – You are in on education to meet the needs of the future workforce, influx of artificial intelligence and virtual Control’ for the students of Grade X and XII. reality, fake media and their influence on the mind and some of the environmental and social The resource person, Dr Rajeev Thomas, Head of Business Planning at Qatar Foundation for disasters waiting to happen. Students were also briefed about the opportunities that are around Education, Science and Community Development, spoke on the occasion. The event was them. co-powered by Mission20 Knowledge, the pioneering Qatar based youth organisation with an The session kicked off with an address by Vinod Kumar Bhatia, Principal of Doha Modern Indian international impact, under the teamwork of Amanat Solanki. School. He emphasised on the importance of motivation and value oriented life. He presented a The session featured psycho-educational videos and interactive presentation to equip students to memento imposed with school logo to the chief guest. Rahul Rajesh Nair, a student of Grade X fave real life challenges. The students were briefed for how they are responsible for shaping the and Assistant Head Boy, proposed a vote of thanks and Sharon Ann Shibu, a student of Grade X future and that they have the power to change and make it better. Rajeeb conveyed the message and student council member, anchored the event. that students are the masters, and in control in today’s time. Ursula Thomas, Head of Department of Social Science, facilitated the event. The event was co- This session also touched upon the key issues facing youth today, including changing demand ordinated by V S Unni Krishnan, Head of Counselling.