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WELCOME: Pakistani youths hold national flags as they cheer cyclists during the Tour de Khunjerab, one of the world’s highest altitude cycling competitions, at the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border. Finishing nearly 5,000 metres above sea level after hundreds of kilometres winding past blackened glaciers and snow-capped peaks: a new Pakistani race presents a world-class challenge for cyclists – climbing towards the ‘Roof of the World’. AFP Tour de Impossible? Pakistan hosts the world’s toughest cycle race and off ers a new vista to the most daring. P4-5

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Fire Alarm marks a new era for Stay physically . fi t this summer. Page 14 Page 16 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Have will, will bike The four stages are much shorter than many other cycling events. But there is one fundamental diff erence: the Pakistani Tour starts at 1,500 metres above sea level, and never stops climbing, writes Gohar Abbas

No doubt it is the toughest cycle race in the world. We are aiming to make it our trademark

— Haroon General, president of Pakistan ‘Cycling Federation ’

PICTURESQUE: Pakistani and international cyclists during the Tour de Khunjerab, one of the world’s highest altitude cycling competitions, near the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border. AFP Tuesday, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

BACKDROP: The cyclists pace up during the Tour de Khunjerab. AFP

inishing nearly 5,000 cycling events. with vertiginous ravines, glaciers Ullah — a Pakistani from a hilltop faces issues,” he recalled. metres above sea level But there is one fundamental driving a chill wind, and tumbling village in the southwestern Organisers said in some sections after hundreds of diff erence: the Pakistani Tour starts aquamarine rivers. Landslides are province of Balochistan who won the competitors faced a gradient kilometres winding at 1,500 metres above sea level, and common. three of the four stages — told AFP of 20 percent, an angle rarely seen past blackened glaciers never stops climbing. Guardrails are a fl imsy suggestion that breathing was a “problem” for in such competitions around the andF snow-capped peaks: a new The fi nal day of this year’s event of protection from steep falls of him in the fi nal climb. world. Pakistani race presents a world- sums up the challenge. hundreds of feet. “I had to face a lot of diffi culties At each stage organisers wearing class challenge for cyclists — Starting at 2,800 metres — “There is no place in the world while reaching the fi nishing line,” construction helmets scrutinised climbing towards the “Roof of the higher than the Iseran Pass, the that off ers all these things,” said located at the Khunjerab Pass, the surrounding mountains, World”. summit of the Tour de France — it Ahmed. the border between Pakistan and peering closely for any sign of the The Tour de Khunjerab — its ends at 4,700 metres, just over “No doubt it is the toughest cycle China, he said. rockfalls that periodically smash on name a homage to its more famous 100 metres short of Mont Blanc, race in the world. We are aiming Especially since altitude was not to the road — a potential peril to the French counterpart, which began Europe’s highest mountain. to make it our trademark,” said the only obstacle: On the fi nal day, cyclists below. on Saturday — is still many years The Khunjerab Tour must Haroon General, president of the fi erce winds drove snowfl akes into The threat of danger was in stark away from being another Big Loop, become “an attraction... for the Pakistan Cycling Federation. the cyclists’ faces, forcing some contrast with the joyful welcome but with a solid claim to being the most daring and adventurous “The most diffi cult part of the already struggling to catch their the cyclists received in villages highest cycling race in the world, cyclists in the world”, said Usman race is the fi nal stage where cyclists breath to dismount. along the route, with residents it has a lot to off er a certain type of Ahmed, the top offi cial for the face shortage of oxygen and there “Our entire training is reduced playing traditional instruments to athlete. northern Gilgit region, home to is risk of heart issues... At such an to nothing when we reach the fi nal cheer them on. In the last week of June, some 88 some of the planet’s tallest peaks altitude a person falls down (faints) stage,” lamented Abdullah Aslam, “On each mountain, each cyclists, including two teams from and where the race was held. after running for 200 metres, but a participant who could not fi nish town, there were welcome signs,” Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as well The cyclists’ tyres swallow up the our cyclists travelled for almost 59 the race. said Ramon Antelo, a Spanish as solo participants from Spain and asphalt of the Karakoram Highway, kilometres,” he said. “I could barely pedal and was diplomat based in Pakistan, who Switzerland, took part in its second one of the highest paved roads in Five ambulances were on standby feeling breathless,” he admitted. called the race his “best cycling edition. the world. in case of emergencies in the fi nal Aslam, a runner from Islamabad, experience” and now hopes to pull Less than half completed it Named after the Karakoram stage, he said, adding: “A majority had already had to dismount and together a team to compete next within the allotted time. mountain range — just one of of the cyclists made it but the walk to the fi nish on the second day. year. The four stages — three ranging the ranges in Gilgit — the road support staff needed ambulances.” “The road was so steep that a He added: “A race like this is not from 68 to 94 kilometres (42 to 58 passes through an extraordinary majority of the cyclists had to get in any other place. In Europe, Mont miles) plus a shorter time trial — landscape. Breathless off their cycles because even a Blanc — you cannot ride it by bike.” are much shorter than many other Soaring, jagged peaks contrast The winner of the event, Najeeb normal vehicle (two-wheel drive) — AFP

WINNER: Pakistani cyclist Najeeb Ullah, centre, celebrates as he crosses the finish line during TUNNEL VISION: The cyclists captured during their ride from an approaching tunnel. AFP the Tour de Khunjerab. AFP 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY SIFQ announces finalists of Shastra Pratibha Contest 2019

Science India Forum-Qatar recently organised Shastra Pratibha Contest 2019 categorised in three Vishnu Tirth Bysani, a student of Grade XI at Birla Public School; and Gautham Meghalaya Premchand, rounds. Over 2,800 students from 13 Indian schools in Qatar participated in the competition. SIFQ a student of Grade XII at Bhavans Public School. SIFQ team congratulated Shastra Pratibhas and announced seven finalists as Shastra Pratibhas, seven students as first runner up and seven students their parents by visiting their homes. SIFQ, in association with M/s Metito Overseas Qatar WLL, also as second runner up. The seven Shastra Pratibhas 2019, include Lohithakshith Pati, a student of Grade conducted an educational tour for all 21 SPC qualifiers at Reverse Osmosis Plant at St. Regis Hotel. VI at Olive International School; Jesna Varghese, a student of Grade VII at Noble International School; Metito Water Treatment Expert delivered a presentation on the reverse osmosis technology and Vaidehi Rogiye, a student of Grade VIII at DPS-Modern Indian School; Adinath Reghunandan, a student explained the process as a walk through familiarisation. Students also witnessed water quality testing. of Grade-X at Birla Public School; Adithya Hubli, a student of Grade-X at Shantiniketan Indian School; All students were awarded with participation certificates.

IIEE TMC marks 9th year anniversary

Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Incorporated (IIEE)-TMC recently organised U. Mabulay and Edgardo D Santos and Outstanding Award as Club Officer was presented to an event to mark its 9th year anniversary, handover ceremony and 160th club meeting at City Jimmy Michael Y Bugay, Outgoing Vice President Education. Balraj Arunasalam, Immediate Center Rotana Hotel. David Des T. Dicang, Labour Attaché at the Embassy of the Philippines, Past International President of Toastmasters International, spoke on the occasion via video was the guest of honour on the occasion. The event was attended by over 24 people, call, which was followed by a cake cutting ceremony by the guest of honour. including guests and members of IIEE-TMC. The new management committee of IEE-TMC was also elected on the occasion. The new The event kicked off with the 160th club meeting. The members of IIEE-TMC were given office bearers, include Emmanuel Tan, Sergeant at Arms; Manny Boy Cabalse, Treasurer; training on the delivery of prepared speeches along with table topics, which was followed by Lornalyn Tallod, Secretary; Danilo Sanchez, Vice President Public Relations; Carlos Arnel the anniversary celebrations. The outgoing president of the club presented an annual report Bautista, Vice President Membership; and Marlon Manantan, Vice President Education. on the occasion and issued certificates of appreciation and recognition to the club officers, Robert U. Mabulay, club adviser, inducted Lyndon A. Ellevera as new Club President. Roderick members, and guests for their support. R. Pajes, outgoing Club President, attached the president pin to Lyndon Ellevera on the The Outstanding Award as Club Member for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was bagged by Robert occasion. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 FASHION COMMUNITY The hottest trend this summer The flower associated with youth and innocence is in full bloom on the high street, writes Leah Harper

CHANNELLING: Amanda Holden, television presenter, left, in Topshop’s Austin daisy dress; and a model wears a daisy cardigan in the Molly Goddard SS19 show.

e are offi cially light feelings and the easy living out of 2019’s that comes with warm summer starting blocks breezes.” and it’s time to Little wonder that after a slow start plotting and start to the summer, many of us are planningW out those spring and turning to our wardrobes to put us summer looks. If one thing says in a sunnier mood. ‘new season’, it’s fl oral prints. At Topshop, last year’s daisy- At the summer catwalks, blooms heavy Austin dress reportedly and blossoms fl ourished over sold out in record time and has the ramp in all possible guises: since been restocked on several ranging from surfer-girl sport occasions. This summer, the brand prints to delicate tapestry-inspired brought out six new mini versions brocades. Put simply, there’s a of the dress, several of which also fl oral for everyone. Even if you feature daisies. And while fashion haven’t stepped out in such a print fans are currently enamoured with since you left your tween years, Zara’s now-ubiquitous polka-dot you might fi nd yourself convinced dress – which has even prompted a over the next few months. Loud dedicated Instagram account – the and clear, can’t-miss it energy brand’s ruffl ed daisy print ersoff a that took neat fl oral prints, layered fresh alternative. them, mashed them up and upped Elsewhere, online fashion the ante with primary brights retailer Asos currently stocks more contrasting against polite jade than 50 daisy-print pieces, ranging green and lilac hues in , from mini sundresses in black and , New York and Milan. white to men’s revere collar shirts Summer fl orals are nothing and a retro bubble backpack. new in fashion, but this year one HIGH FASHION: Summer florals are nothing new in fashion, but this year one particular flower is taking over: the daisy. Loretta Breuning, author of particular fl ower is taking over: Habits of a Happy Brain, believes the daisy. As the weather hots up, colourful cut-off s at Marni with the fl owers in LA while, in “Everyone can relate to daisies,” the daisy habit starts early: “We traditional black, white and orange menswear and embroidered on London, model Daisy Lowe did he says. “Daisies remind us of tend to associate daisies with the daisy designs are fl ourishing, while wicker bags at Loewe. Celebrities justice to her name in a fl oral navy fl ower gardens, cottages and other ideas of youth and innocence. We more colourful interpretations are have also been getting in on the midi dress and boots. bucolic settings.” might associate it with the fun also in bloom. act: last month Alexa Chung wore John Dole, head of Horticultural Environmental psychologist of picking them one by one as a The new trend featured a monochrome daisy-print dress Science at North Carolina State Dr Tina Bringslimark agrees child. Experiences that you have prominently on the spring/ for the launch party of her Barbour university, believes that the that “being out in nature can when you are young build stronger summer 2019 catwalks, with by Alexa Chung collection. Actor current appeal of the daisy print improve moods and have a stress neural pathways and associations a patterned cardigan at Molly Hilary Duff was also recently seen lies not in the fl ower itself but reducing eff ect. Daisies are, in because the brain is more plastic at Goddard, daisies covering wearing a maxi dress bedecked what we tend to associate with it. general, associated with summer, that age.” – The Guardian 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY TRA Boston, Italian-style History, la cucina Italiana, and a closing with chocolate, there is no better way to see Boston. Just remember to hold the whipped cream, advises Alan Behr

EXPERIENCE: Whale sighting at Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary is an experience of its own and true to the nature of the ocean.

clear sky stretched opportunity to contract infl uenza. watching. We boarded a catamaran as they handed out vomit bags which seemed to have as many over Boston Harbour The Battery Wharf meets my that the operator, Boston Harbour like ushers dispensing theatre Italian restaurants as the Black like a taut, blue canvas, standards, which is to say, it would Cruises, boasts can do close to programmes. After what seemed Forest has trees. the sea air warming carry fi ve stars as they are granted to 35 knots, about the pace of a like a voyage of 40 days, the captain In the end, I had luck one street under the midday sun. hotels in Europe. Spread over four destroyer. We were soon pitching turned the vessel back toward port. back, where I found AquaPazza, AThe water was a smooth highway low buildings connected by tunnels, and slamming at high speed into Although I can get motion where the tables were closely through which our water taxi it is as quiet as the convention is undulating waves, at last arriving sickness from looking at an iPhone spaced but the atmosphere skimmed toward moored sailboats. raucous; guests have access to a at Stellwagen Bank Marine screen on a bus, I had been hardly relatively quiet. The veal Milanese A white schooner sailed in fi ne trim large fi tness room, and the business Sanctuary. The amplifi ed voice discomforted throughout. (The was a much-desired reward because off our port bow. “That’s what I centre is conveniently at hand. of the youthful on-board marine trick is to avoid focusing on close by then I had grown quite hungry. want next,” said George Morton As she does each year, my conservationist fi lled the main objects and to fl ex your legs with the When, with a colleague, I as he pointed out the schooner. secretary, known to me as cabin with good cheer for aquatic roll of the ship in order to keep your returned to Bricco the following Gray-haired and convivial, Captain Moneypenny, had chosen a mammals everywhere. Soon, four torso vertical.) Just the same, this evening, it was with a reservation. George, as he prefers to be known, Starbucks on which Axel, my whales took turns bobbing close was a siren call to rethink the visit. The lights were low but not had picked me up from the dock friend from Potsdam and fellow enough to the surface of a rough, As when, in the past, things were suspiciously funereal, and the at the end of the No. 66 bus, a free conference-goer, could converge rain-splattered sea to off er glimpses not going as they should have, there culinary craftsmanship crested shuttle from Logan Airport, and was with me in a caff eine-seeking pincer of fl ukes, massive pectoral fi ns that seemed only one logical choice to just to the edge of gourmet quality, taking me to my hotel, the Battery movement. I placed our simple rose from the depths like the trident make it right: head to Italy. making it quite an impressive value. Wharf, a concierge for which had order, fi rst for Axel and then for me: of Neptune and then slapped the It was no accident, that is, that That was followed the next day, suggested this very agreeable way to “And I’ll have a plain bagel and a petulant waves, and blowholes that I had chosen the Battery Wharf. It again with a colleague, by lunch at arrive. “In a few more years, I hope grande skim cappuccino,” I said. shot mist into the air. is the only luxury hotel on Boston’s Florentine Caff e, which opens onto to have the money,” said Captain The young woman at the The whales had cute names such North End, which is to say, a Hanover Street. With New England George, pointing to more sailboats register looked at me as if she as Spoon and Bungie. Passengers neighbourhood known as Italian informality, a woman passing with moored in the harbour. “That’s suspected a trick question. “Do were awed until about 40% became and therefore as one splendid place her dog caught the attention of sailing as I know it.” He dropped off you want whipped cream on your visibly, painfully seasick. Perhaps to fi nd a good meal, or several good women at a window table, who a couple at the waterfront Marriott cappuccino?” she asked. sensing the lack of attention, the meals, as the days wore on. called her over so they could have a and next pulled up to the dock at “You don’t put whipped cream on whales put on an even mightier It started at Bricco, on the closer look. the Battery Wharf and I rolled my a cappuccino,” I replied. Surprised display but, save for a worthy recommendation of the hotel’s Where I left to my own suitcases to the front desk. by the news, she rang up my order. few crowded onlookers along the concierge, or at least, the day after predilections, I would continue I had come again for the “You forgot the bagel,” I said. bow, Bungie and friends got only he made the recommendation, my pattern, set earlier in life, international legal conference I Her eyes fi xed on me in a fi nal respectful attention. Inside the because my fi rst attempt was on of viewing pastries as the sixth attend annually with 11,000 of my attempt at comprehension, she main cabin and along the railings, a Saturday night during school main food group. My internal dearest colleagues. Boston was asked, “Do you want whipped breakfasts were sacrifi ced. The graduation. Boston is a college medicine physician, Petra, and the location this year, and as with cream on your bagel?” interior was dotted with hunched town, after all, and young people my cardiologist, Dr. No Fun, have meetings past, I avoided the large Large conferences off er fi gures too ill to stand. The young and their parents formed up like put the kibosh on that pleasure hotels near the convention venue excursions, and along with about and uniformly hardy crew members chain gangs outside virtually every (and many others), but the North as diligently as I would miss an two dozen others, I chose whale pretended nothing was amiss restaurant on Hanover Street, End gives license for judicious Tuesday, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 AVEL COMMUNITY

RE-ENACTMENT: The Boston Tea Party re-enactment.

LEADING THE WAY: All roads lead to Italy from Hanover Street in Boston’s BARRELS: Stacked barrels at GrandTen Distilling in Boston. North End.

exceptions. Two pastry shops face Old North Church, which, like schoolchildren re-enacted the each other from across Hanover the Constitution, is on Boston’s event aboard a docked replica of the Street like gladiators stepping into Freedom Trail (a route leading brig Beaver, one of the ships that the Colosseum, preparing to battle through 16 important Revolutionary was prematurely unloaded on that to the death over which makes the War locations). The church is where famous night. best cannoli. Modern Pastry is Paul Revere hung his lanterns to The grand fi nale of our legal considered the choice of locals. My warn of the approach of the British. conference was at the pleasingly pick here were Italian macaroons, I was fi rst taken there as a small boy, well-curated Museum of Science, which were quite unique, being when the guide let me hold one of where a couple dressed as boogying large and quite complex in fl avour. the period lanterns then on display. robots encouraged dour lawyers to Mike’s Pastry, which, perhaps The church now charges a healthy get onto the dance fl oor and show because of attractively designed admission fee, but included in the what they’ve got; that proved to boxes that leave its front door price is a small adjunct building, be not all that much, but there is much as a river fl ows, is said to be Captain Jackson’s Colonial ever honour in the eff ort. Except favoured by visitors. My demi- Chocolate Shop, where a bearded, for a couple obligatory trips to the assortment of plain and almond engaging man in period costume Boston Convention and Exhibition biscotti were fi nely done and took a room full of us through the Centre for committee meetings and quickly consumed. steps of making 18th-century liquid such, I fi nished the conference as As with so much of Boston, chocolate. Gentleman that he was, I like to do, by sitting in the lobby the North End gives easy access he gave us each samples to taste. of a fi ne hotel, and letting my to national treasures. I was able There were many receptions colleagues, who say they like my to walk to the Charlestown Navy during the conference; my favourite taste in accommodations, come to Yard. Resting in dock is the USS took place at GrandTen Distilling visit me. Constitution, the 18th-century amid stacked barrels. A working The Battery Wharf (and its lobby man-of-war that is the oldest burrito truck pressed opened into bar) proved up to the task. Thanks commissioned warship still the building, a unique touch as to an upgrade to fi rst-class that afl oat. The crew, who wear period these things go. Moneypenny had sweetly secured uniforms but are actually US Navy I had a quiet moment at Abigail’s for me without my knowledge, regulars, give a fun and educational Tea Room, in the Boston Tea Party my fl ight home was curiously tour. The ship had just made a Ships and Museum, sipping on enjoyable. turnaround cruise in the harbour, Bohea, a Chinese tea that had History, la cucina Italiana, and fi ring its cannon, then returning to been a favourite in the 13 Colonies a closing with chocolate, there is dock in the opposite direction so until, in 1773, the Boston Tea Party no better way to see Boston. Just that it continues to weather evenly. turned the citizens of the nascent remember to hold the whipped BTS: A demonstration of traditional liquid chocolate making at Captain Just off Hanover Street is the USA into coff ee drinkers. Outside, cream. – TNS Jackson’s Historic Chocolate shop in Boston. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

The shape, uniformity and colours of Qatar’s architecture

Qatar always has something architect’s idea and motivation to off er to every keen explorer. behind the structure’s shape. Almost every part of this great Buildings’ uniformity is state is unique in the sense that another aspect of architecture there is an aspect of culture, that will catch you by surprise religion and even government. while on daily errands. Besides It never cease to amaze me that this uniformity, some may even the blending together of all these take a linear formation along aspects converge to bring out a a street, making it so easy for Qatar that is not only conducive a visitor to lose track of their for all expats working here way if not so keen. For those but also to be a destination for that occupy both sides of the functions and events that put and street with this uniformity, they sustain it in the global scale. 2022 may make someone feel so tiny FIFA World Cup set to be held walking between them. On the here is a classic example, and a other hand, such a walk becomes proof beyond reasonable doubt, a manifestation of magnitude of that Qatar is a coveted idol of human intelligence in the midst many other nations. of modern day architectural and When it comes to works of technological advancement. architecture, many people view Finally, colour is another aspect them through the lens of height of Qatar’s architectural work. It and maybe the design in terms of is not a wonder to be bewildered the idea behind it. For me, what by conspicuousness of a building catches my attention most when whose colours are mixed with I’m moving around this great utmost expertise, making it stand state is the shape, uniformity out from others and thus striking and colours that buildings take. dominance even in the presence With regard to shape, it is not of other taller buildings. Many uncommon to come across times, colours may communicate an architectural work that a hidden message, or just serve resembles, say for example, a aesthetic purposes. torch, while others will make – Text by Polycarp Maina, you speculate about the original photos by Jayan Orma Tuesday, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Early home learning helps improve kid’s grades: study

he positive effects of three years of preschool (ages 3-5) and a rich home learning again when they were 12 or 13 years environment during old. a child’s early years They found that children gained continue into adolescence from home stimulation in their andT help improve test scores later in preschool years in literacy, language life, says a study. and arithmetic skills which, in turn, Published in School Eff ectiveness led to higher outcomes in reading and School Improvement, the research and mathematical skills in secondary shows pre-schoolers whose parents school, regardless of the home regularly read and talked about books learning environment then. with them scored better on math tests “Encouraging caregivers to engage at age 12. with their children in direct literacy “Our results underline the great activities, shared book reading and importance of exposing children advanced verbal interactions during to books for development not just reading and to include language and in literacy but numeracy too: early mathematical content during these language skills not only improve activities, should promote children’s a child’s reading but also boost reading and mathematical abilities in mathematical ability,” said the study secondary school. Such experiences lead author Simone Lehrl from lay a strong foundation for later University of Bamberg. school success,” Lehrl said. For the fi ndings, researchers According to the researchers, the studied 229 German children from eff ect also worked the other way with age three until secondary school and the quality of parent-child interaction participants’ literacy and numeracy regarding mathematics also improving skills were tested annually in their children’s language skills. – IANS

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

It’s time to take charge, Aries. There’s fuel for your fire, and the scope Don’t concern yourself with getting more. Concentrate on what you This is an excellent day for you, Gemini. The farther you extend your of your influence is virtually unlimited. Don’t hold back in any way. already have, Taurus. Work with whatever resonates within you. You emotions, the more prosperous you will be. Don’t be afraid of new Confidently attack every project knowing that things will work out in instinctively know what does and doesn’t work. Don’t waste your things. More than likely, the new things entering your life now will your favour. Expand your mind and the rewards will be tremendous. time on meaningless issues. Focus on priorities. The more balanced make the most sense later. Trust that your heart knows the direction Stay active. You will attract beneficial people and situations. and stable your emotions can be today, the more prosperity will to take. Be generous with your time and energy. come into your life. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

It may seem like people aren’t taking things as seriously as you’d Don’t turn down any opportunities today, Leo, even if they seem It’s time to put your plans in motion, Virgo. There’s a very expansive like them to, Cancer. If so, take it as a hint that perhaps you’re the like dead-ends at first. One could be your lucky break. Realise that energy urging you to reach out and make valuable connections with one who needs to lighten up. Life is a game. In the grand scheme of success doesn’t always have a big neon sign pointing you in the others. Remember that many hands make light work. Don’t hesitate things, we’re merely specks of dust floating in space. Our lives are right direction. Prosperity simply comes when you act freely and to ask for help if you need it. There are many outstretched hands but the blink of an eye in relation to the universe. Don’t take yourself instinctively. This is one of those days in which an unmarked door waiting to help you in whatever way you need. so seriously. could lead you to the path of happiness and health. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Go for the gold, Libra. Don’t settle for less. There’s an expansive The more you vacillate, the more valuable time and energy you Arguments could quickly turn into declarations of war today. energy on your side urging you on to prosperity in every aspect of waste, Scorpio. Take a decisive stance and be confident about your Things could get blown out of proportion if they aren’t handled with your life. Take control of the situation and act on your emotions. choice. Give it everything you’ve got. If it doesn’t work out, try a care, Sagittarius. The key lessons for you are about balance and Don’t refrain from doing something because you think it’s going to diff erent approach. Don’t be paralysed by indecision. Things are communication. Things will move quickly, so make sure you have hurt someone’s feelings. Other people can take care of themselves. moving too quickly. Take control of your life or someone else will. your seat belt fastened. Let your vivacious spirit lead the way to new You’re responsible for you. Do what’s best for your well-being. adventures. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your life is taking off in many diff erent directions, Capricorn. This is a great day for you, Aquarius. There’s a terrific feeling of You may feel like someone caught in a tornado, Pisces. Things are Everything seems to be expanding at once. It may be diff icult to expansion in the air. This is one of those times in which a small whirling around you and everything seems out of control. Don’t get get a solid grip on any one thing. Try not to get overwhelmed. Take germ of an idea can grow into something big right before your stressed out. There’s nothing you can do about it. Allow the storm it one step at a time and remember to maintain a good sense of eyes. Projects are moving quickly, and information is being rapidly to do what it will. You will only get hurt if you try to stop it. Accept humour in every situation. Keep things light and energetic. dispersed. Catch the energy and set your dreams in motion. You can things you have no control over. The storm will settle down soon. accomplish a great deal if you try. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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CARACAL CHEETAH COUGAR JAGUAR LION OCELOT OUNCE PUMA WILDCAT CATAMOUNT CIVET BOBCAT LEOPARD LYNX TIGER PANTHER SERVAL

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

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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, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Region cares about bad lad 1 Mix gallons in pool (5) (8) 2 Fluid I hand up for French 5 Undergarment for cricketer prince (7) (4) 3 Pest a party leader concealed 8 Hooligan feeling unwell (5) (5) 9 Not much time for another 4 Consternation when boy helping (7) turns up with girl (6) 11 Egg-laying mammal can hide 6 Perform illegal execution in when disturbed (7) Brooklyn church (5) 12 Indian leader back in favour 7 Grazing land on far side of henceforth (5) river (7) 13 A loose woman in the family 10 Short river seen before a (6) dance (5) 15 Take a chance with 13 Wild beast in French port (7) Blackpool’s outsiders in match 14 Nationality of flag on top of (6) hotel (5) 18 Times for musicians in the 16 Run after Bach’s first organ Stockport Empire (5) (7) 20 Sailor in small tub for rest 17 Claim a sure thing, so we day (7) hear (6) 23 Wailing spirit has been 19 Some clergyman’s edifice (5) wandering (7) 21 No taxi turns up for 24 Wood that’s cared about (5) sandwich filler? (5) 25 Offspring of top player (4) 22 Tough English novelist (5) 26 Fish isn’t cooked by poet (8) Answers

Yesterday’s Solution Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY POPSPOT False Alarm marks a new era for Two Door Cinema Club on’t expect to fi nd anything from band’s recovery. “I came to realise I was not Two Door Cinema Club featuring the best person to be around when I’m tired among the top-selling songs or drunk,” Alex continued. “I talked to Gary in the UK. singles chart. The Lightbody from and his advice indie-rock trio was to hire a personal trainer. Dhave only had one top 40 single in their entire “We did this and took him on the road with 12-year history. This was Changing of the us. He educated us about eating the right Seasons, the title-track from their 2013 EP, things, fi nding time to exercise and getting which peaked at number 33. enough sleep. He also infl uenced me to quit But the UK albums chart tells a very smoking. I’m much more protective of my diff erent story. False Alarm, their fourth voice now.” studio , shot straight to number fi ve Having emerged from their troubled becoming the band’s third consecutive top times, the songs on False Alarm see fi ve hit. Only , Two Door Two Door Cinema Club at their most Cinema Club’s 2010 debut LP, failed to reach experimental and effectively mark a new era an elite chart position. Yet this album still for the band. made number 24 and sold so well over the “I think we’ve always been a bit of years that it has earned the band a platinum a faceless band,” Kevin admitted. “For disc. example, we’ve never previously appeared All now approaching 30, bassist/ on our album covers. Our management keyboardist Kevin Baird, guitarist Sam were amazed when we floated the idea to Halliday and singer / guitarist Alex Trimble be on the cover of False Alarm. They’d been met while at school. Alex and Kevin initially trying to get us to do this for ages. Even met at cub scouts but were not particular so, we’re wearing wigs and are dressed like friends. Alex and Sam met at Bangor dolls so it’s still a partial disguise.” Grammar School while Kevin re-entered the “It’s all part of being in a happier place,” picture when he began fl irting with girls who Sam refl ected. “We learned to speak our were friends of his two bandmates. minds and be assertive while recording and At 14, along with drummer Patrick HIT: False Alarm, their fourth studio album of Two Door Cinema Club, shot straight to number five touring our last album. Communication Thompson, the boys formed their fi rst band, becoming the band’s third consecutive top five hit. hadn’t been our strong suit before then. We Life Without Rory. They recorded three were able to rid ourselves of the old elephants demos, Conscripted by Choice, Safe in Silence drum beats. However, it wasn’t long before band speaking to each other. Messages were that were in the room and fi nd common and You Missed The Point. Aged just 16, they the computer was re-engaged after Owen conveyed through other people. I’d seen ground. Removing problems from the past performed the latter on ATL Rock School, was dismissed on the grounds of creative this kind of thing happen to other bands. has given us a new lease of life.” a BBC Northern Ireland TV show which diff erences. You’d see the joy of performing and being in With everything now looking rosy for Two highlighted new young bands and invited Apart from using other recording or a band fade from people’s faces. That’s what Door Cinema Club, there is just one question viewers to vote for the best. touring musicians, Two Door Cinema Club happened to us. which the band are almost always asked by The boys were not successful. They have remained as Alex, Kevin and Sam. But “Writing and recording our third album those who discover them for the fi rst time. fi nished last. Their songs can still be heard, despite their long-term friendship, there was (2016’s Gameshow) was like a cathartic How did they decide upon such an unusual and the ATL Rock School performance a time when the trio came close to breaking experience. We hadn’t spoken for months. name? viewed, at (no www.) basementpeople.com/ up. Writing songs based around what happened “It’s all Sam’s fault,” Kevin laughed. “He discography-vold__trashed/pre-tdcc-life- “That was after our second album, Beacon, was intense and emotionally painful. But mispronounced the name of a small, local without-rory/ became so successful,” Alex recalled. “We hitting rock bottom in our relationship cinema. We all enjoy watching fi lms and Sam After disbanding Life Without Rory, Alex, suddenly had a so much higher profi le and the as people made us realise how much our suggested naming ourselves after the Tudor Kevin and Sam formed Two Door Cinema demands of fame got to us. friendship meant to us and has now made us cinema. But he said it as ‘Two Door’ instead Club in 2007. They originally featured no “Kevin and I were drunk most of the time. closer than ever.” of ‘Tudor.’ It made us laugh but also gave us drummer but soon recruited Owen Bullington There was a lot of drugs and junk food. We’d The simple fact of growing older and the inspiration. Two Door Cinema Club just to bring life to the computer generated have arguments which left no-one in the maturing as people also played a part in the sounded like a great name.”

“If Snoop is up for it, I’ll do a not really controversial enough. runs. She wanted to be reunited boxing match with him. Cannabis Miley actually keeps her clothes on. with one of her mentors, West against booze, bring it on, with all Model Angelina Duplisea doesn’t Indies assistant coach Roddy in brief proceeds going to charity. I’ve been but simply describing her as a large Estwick, who taught her at working hard, working out as usual. lady is a gross understatement. Combermere School in Saint I’ll take him in the ring.” Among others to feature in the Michael, Barbados. As yet, there has been no video are transgender models Aaron Rihanna was moved to tears Snoop Dogg / Paul the younger and older Snoop, the response to Paul’s challenge. But Philip and Casil McArthur plus non- when she met Roddy and wrote Gascoigne haggard picture of an older Paul any fight could not take place for binary professional skateboarder about her day on social media. starkly contrasted that of his fresh- some while as Snoop is currently Lacey Baker. Less controversial is a “I came here to see the match Rapper Snoop Dogg’s love for faced younger self. Snoop’s photos performing a US concert tour. cameo from Miley’s mother, Tish. The and cheer West Indies to a victory. American football is well known. were captioned ‘Marijuana abuse’ video can be seen at www.. They played great but we just didn’t He is a certified football coach and while Paul’s were entitled ‘Alcohol Miley Cyrus com/watch?v=7T2RonyJ_Ts. make it. actually coached the youth team on abuse.’ “But I also wanted to see Mr. which his son played. Snoop makes no secret of his Videos made by Miley Cyrus Rihanna Estwick. He made a lasting impact His appreciation of association use of drugs while Paul’s problems sometimes attract more attention on my life and he really off ered great football is less well known. His with alcohol have been well than her songs. Like most West Indians, music advice to me and many others when long-time enjoyment of the game documented. Now 52, Paul sees no Her 2013 single, Wrecking Ball, superstar Rihanna is a massive we were at school at Combermere. resulted in an Instagram post which humour in Snoop’s post. probably off ered the perfect cricket fan. So much so that she I just wanted to let everyone so upset former England football “I was really upset,” he stated. combination. The controversial visited Chester-le-Street in Durham know what he meant to me in my star Paul Gascoigne that he has “I’m a fan of Snoop and couldn’t video accompanied a track which last Monday to watch her beloved development and what he did for us challenged Snoop to a charity believe he would do this. For him was good enough to top both the West Indies play Sri Lanka in the back at school in Barbados.” boxing match. to attack someone such as myself US and UK singles charts. Cricket World Cup. Rihanna also met the West The trouble arose after Snoop for all the trouble I’ve put myself It remains to be seen if her But the purpose of Rihanna’s Indies players one of whom, Carlos posted side-by-side photos of Paul through was bang out of order. I latest single, Mother’s Daughter, journey was not solely to watch Brathwaite, was an old schoolfriend and himself aged 20 and 47. While tried to look at the funny side of it can come anywhere near to what turned out to be an exciting at Combermere. The team there was little diff erence between but there wasn’t one. repeating the feat. The video is game which her team lost by 23 presented her with a signed bat. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY One can experience stories that matter in theatres: Shernaz Patel MAGICAL: Mariah Carey uses her vocal prowess to magically remove the bottle cap. By Siddhi Jain Carey takes Bottle Cap Challenge to higher level ilm and theatre actor Pop superstar Mariah Carey has added a twist to the Shernaz Patel, best known viral Bottle Cap Challenge, taking it to the next level. for acting in movies like Carey posted a video of herself on Instagram taking part Black (2005) and Guzaarish in the challenge, where social media users fi lm themselves (2010), feels that more kicking off loosened bottle caps. The singer is seen using peopleF are watching theatre than 10 her vocal prowess to magically remove the cap. years ago and in this medium, one can Dressed in a form-hugging black number, Carey is experience stories that matter. seen facing off a bottle. She acts as though she is about to Shernaz made her theatre debut unleash a karate move, but instead lets out a high-pitched in 1984 with The Diary Of Anne “Haaaaaa!” to send the cap fl ying. Frank, and has since then become She posted on Instagram: Challenge accepted! a juggernaut in the Indian English- Last month, Kazakhstani Taekwondo instructor and language theatre. fi ghter Farabi Davletchin kicked-off the Bottle Cap “In theatre, we can experience Challenge, which is turning out to be a rage on Instagram. stories that matter, that are urgent and – IANS force us out of our comfort zone. We can share stories that push us to think, to face truth that help us fi gure out things about our own lives, or to see a diff erent perspective of the world,” UPBEAT: Shernaz Patel says big musicals have been drawing the largest crowds to Shernaz said in an e-mail interview. theatre. She explained why theatre, when well done, has the most incredible theatre-makers collaborate with the audience base that ensures theatre power of transformation. Indian artistes. doesn’t just survive but thrive. “The actors are there in front of you “Other than these, a good story, well “Theatre has always existed and in fl esh and blood and if what they say told, is what audiences will always go will continue to exist. It can never matters to you, you will be profoundly for, regardless of genre and form.” die... we humans need to role play and changed, aff ected or moved by the end Shernaz, born to Gujarati stage daydream. We need to have a space of the performance.” veterans Ruby and Burjor Patel, had where we can imagine freely and that’s RIPOSTE: Kangana Ranaut says her sister has a right to say Asked which current trends she a childhood spent in makeup rooms what theatre does,” Shernaz explained. what she wants and she’s not her spokesperson. observes in the Indian theatre, the and theatre sets, where she inherited She is the artistic director of industry veteran said that “big her passion for the medium. “I Aadyam, a theatre initiative by the People should be ready to take musicals have been drawing the largest subconsciously absorbed everything I Aditya Birla Group that opens its a dig at themselves: Kangana crowds”. know about the theatre from my mum fifth season in Mumbai on July 20. She also saw growing number and dad.” “Over the past four years, Aadyam Actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted on her sister of alternative performance venues Theatre productions are attracting has been significant in bringing in Rangoli Chandel’s tweet in which she slammed actress that are welcoming spaces for young viewers in large numbers and new audiences to see theatre. What Taapsee Pannu saying that people should be ready to take a theatre-makers to experiment. while the medium may not be as we aspire with Aadyam is to share dig at themselves. The artiste also mentioned a “cross- commercially viable as cinema, it sure great stories that are well told.” – Kangana was interacting with the media at the launch pollination” of talent as international has a continuously growing dedicated IANS of the song Wakhra swag from her forthcoming fi lm JudgeMentall Hai Kya here on Sunday. Her co-star Rajkummar Rao, producer Ekta Kapoor, writer Kanika ‘A friend to many’: Celebs mourn Dhillon, choreographer Bosco Martis and director Prakash Cameron Boyce’s demise Kovelamudi were also present at the event. Taapsee had tweeted about the trailer of JudgeMentall Celebrities Adam Sandler, Peyton List and Kenny Ortega Hai Kya, saying: “This is so cool! Always had high have mourned the sudden demise of young actor Cameron expectations out of this one and this looks so worth it!” Boyce on Saturday. But this didn’t go down well with Rangoli as the Game The 20-year-old, best known for his roles in Disney’s Over actress didn’t mention Kangana in her tweet. Taking Descendants and the TV show Jessie, passed away in his to Twitter, she wrote: “Kuchh log Kangana ko copy kar ke sleep after suff ering a seizure on Saturday, according to US he apni dukaan chalate hain, magar pls note, they never reports. acknowledge her, not even a mention of her name in Sandler, who had worked with Boyce in fi lms Grown Ups praising the trailer. Last I heard Taapseeji said Kangana and Grown Ups 2, penned an emotional note on Twitter. He needs a double fi lter and Taapseeji, you need to stop being wrote: “Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, a sasti copy.” most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Asked about her sister’s tweet, Kangana said: “I am not Cared so much about his family. my sister’s spokesperson. It’s her fundamental right to “Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, MOURNED: The film industry mourns the sudden demise of express her views. She is not writing anything on anyone for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our young actor Cameron Boyce. else’s Twitter wall. If people don’t like what she is writing, hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and they shouldn’t read her tweets. sending our deepest condolences.” shared how he helped her become a better person. “She is not asking anyone to read her tweets by ringing Ortega tweeted: “Cameron, may the love and light you “He was younger than me but taught me how to spread their door bells, so let her write what she wants to. People spread throughout your brief life, soar you with fl ight into love and kindness more than anyone that has ever been in my post their obscene pictures on Twitter, she is only posting the heavens above. You were already an Angel in life. The life. He lifted everyone around him, and inspired/pushed me her opinion.” legacy you leave is magnifi cent! Love you my forever boy.” to be a better person than I ever would’ve been without his Kangana said that people should be ready to take a dig at Even Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO, the Walt Disney guidance, patience, and love.” themselves when they make fun of others. She said: “In an Company, described Boyce as an actor fi lled with “so much “I can barely see my eyes anymore from crying so hard. I interview, Taapsee had said that ‘Kangana needs a double talent, heart and life”. “The Walt Disney Company mourns love you with every ounce of me, and I thank you for the time fi lter, when she doesn’t get work, she gives excuses of the loss of Cameron Boyce. Far too young to die. Our prayers I had with you, being in my life, and being my brother forever nepotism in the industry’. – IANS go out to his family and his friends,” Iger added. and always...Heaven has gained a beautiful soul,” she wrote Actress Peyton List, who played Boyce’s sibling on Jessie, on Instagram. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 9, 2019 COMMUNITY Stay physically fit this summer Master Rami al-Banna, former kickboxing world champion, runs summer camp for children

ACTIVITIES: Doha Sports & Arts Summer Camp off ers specialised training and teaching of various forms of martial arts such as kickboxing, MMA, Thai boxing, kung fu, taekwondo, Jujutsu, street fight, karate and Aikido.

This camp is unique as it lays children in diff erent techniques of sports. But, what makes our camp make them professional martial By Mudassir Raja particular stress stamina building. martial arts. He has won kickboxing unique is that we put a lot of stress arts players.” Further, this camp is unique as world champion seven times and on various forms of martial arts.” Rami has also represented it off ers specialsed training and has been training kids in diff erent Rami believes that the physically Qatar in different international major issue for parents teaching of various forms of martial institutes in Qatar for many years. active children can become kickboxing events. Appreciating during the holidays is arts such as kickboxing, MMA, He inspires young boys and trains productive adults in future. “I lay the enthusiasm and love for how to fi nd interesting Thai boxing, kung fu, taekwondo, them in diff erent forms of sports. stress on physical alertness the sports here, he said: “It is really activities for children Jujutsu, street fi ght, karate and Speaking about the summer most. We also off er gym facilities wonderful to be in Qatar, the that will keep them Aikido. The camp also off ers ballet, camp for kids, Rami told at the camp. I believe that the only country in the world to have Aaway from smartphones and iPads swimming, basketball, weight loss Community: “This is the 14th year martial arts not only make a child a national holiday to celebrate and instead keep them physically exercises, football, gymnastics and that I am organising the summer physically fi t, it also enables a child sports day. The day encourages active. arts and crafts. camp for kids. I also arrange spring to defend him or herself. Diff erent people to get involved in different The issue becomes more serious Doha Sports & Arts Summer camps and winter camps of martial genres of the martial art also teach kinds of sport activities. I really during the summer vacations as the Camp started on June 23 and would arts but these camps run only for self-control and a right kind of appreciate the government of children do not go to the school and continue till August 30. The camp two to three weeks. The camp in emotional behaviour. The physical Qatar for providing such kind of have plenty of free time. As summer is for children from the ages of summer is a longer one. It being activity also keeps the kids away opportunity to the people. There in Qatar is rather tough, children three and a half year to 13 years. The summer, the kids have a lot of time from modern gadgets likes smart are best facilities available in also cannot opt for outdoor physical training sessions and classes run to spend in the camp and learn phones, iPhones and laptops that Qatar, if someone wants to get activities most of the time. fi ve days a week – every day from basic techniques of diff erent sports – if overused – damage the mental involved in any kind of sport.” There are, however, certain ways 7:45am to 3pm. under the watchful eyes of trained and physical health of the children. About his stay and work in Qatar, to keep kids both physically and The camp is run under the and experienced coaches. “Right now, I have 68 kids in the he said: “I decided to come and live mentally active. In Qatar, diff erent experienced guidelines of Master “I manage the camp overall and summer camp. I keep a close eye on in Qatar and discovered the love organisations and companies off er Rami al-Banna, former kickboxing I have eight professionally trained the performance of the children and for diff erent sports in the country. summer camps with diff erent world champion and general coaches to take care of the kids in if someone is very good at any form I have been teaching at diff erent indoor and outdoor activities. One manager of Doha Sports & Arts. diff erent sports. Like many other of martial arts, I urge the parents institutes and have become a kind such camp is being off ered by Doha Rami, a Lebanese expatriate, summer camps, we off er art and to let them enter my professional of ideal fi gure to be followed for Sports & Arts Academy. founded the club to train the craft activities along with diff erent training academy and I try and young boys.”

TRAINER: The camp is run under the experienced guidelines of Master Rami al-Banna, former kickboxing world champion and general manager of Doha Sports & Arts.