Community Community An College exhibition of Model United P8photographic P16 Nation brings works by two together more than 600 artists – Qatari students from 18 schools and Pakistani – is to debate and discuss pulling crowds. ‘Humanity’s Legacy’.

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COVER STORY llanguageanguage Sri Lankan linguist J B Disanayaka sets store by mother tongue, asserts education means adding to existing knowledge. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.38am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.58am Zuhr (noon) 11.21am Asr (afternoon) 2.23pm Maghreb (sunset) 4.45pm Isha (night) 5.15pm Verna the story of a married couple whose life falls apart as they DIRECTION: face extraordinary circumstances. Verna is being described by CAST: Mahira Khan, Haroon Shahid, Zarrar Khan some as Shoaib Mansoor’s boldest and darkest work ever. USEFUL NUMBERS SYNOPSIS: Verna is a 2017 Pakistani social-drama fi lm. From the acclaimed director of Khuda Kay Liye and Bol, comes THEATRES: Royal Plaza, The Mall, Landmark

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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Coco his talent, Miguel fi nds himself in the stunning and colourful Qatar Airways 40253374 DIRECTION: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named CAST: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Hector, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary Bratt journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family SYNOPSIS: Despite his family’s generations-old ban on history. music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark ote Unquo u te Q You don’t The Mall Cinema (1): Monster Royal Plaza Cinema Palace choose your family. Island (2D) 2:30pm; Verna (2): Gooda Lochana (Malayalam) (Urdu) 4pm; Justice League (2D) 2:30pm; Justice League (2D) They are God’s gift to you, as 6:45pm; Tumhari Sulu (2D) 9pm; 5pm; Killing Gunther (2D) 7:15pm; you are to them. Gooda Lochana (Malayalam) Lochana (Malayalam) 9pm; Breathe (2D) 9pm; Gooda 11:30pm. Bedeviled (2D) 11:30pm. Lochana (Malayalam) 11:15pm. The Mall Cinema (2): Olaf And Landmark Cinema (2): Olaf And Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): — Desmond Tutu Coco (2D) 2pm; Olaf And Coco Coco (2D) 2:15pm; Olaf And Coco Indrajith (Tamil) 2:15pm; Verna (2D) 4:30pm; Olaf And Coco (2D) (2D) 4:30pm; Olaf And Coco (2D) (Urdu) 4:30pm; Justice League 6:45pm; Justice League (2D) 9pm; 6:45pm; Justice League (2D) 9pm; (2D) 7:15pm; Bedeviled (2D) Verna (Urdu) 11:15pm. Breathe (2D) 11:15pm. 9:30pm; Indrajith (Tamil) 11:30pm. The Mall Cinema (3): Landmark Cinema (3): Asian Town Cinema: Balakrishnudu (Telugu) 2pm; Indrajith (Tamil) 2:30pm; Verna Balakrishnudu (Teulugu) 6:30pm; Indrajith (Tamil) 4:15pm; Killing (Urdu) 5pm; Verna (Urdu) 8pm; Tharangam (Malayalam) 9pm; Community Editor Gunther (2D) 6:30pm; Killing Balakrishnudu (Telugu) 11pm. Theeran (Tamil) 6:30pm; Indrajith Kamran Rehmat Gunther (2D) 8:15pm; Breathe Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (Tamil) 9:30pm; Gooda Loochana (2D) 10pm; Bedeviled (2D) 12am. Olaf And Coco (2D) 2:15pm; Olaf (Malayalam) 7pm; Gooda e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Gooda And Coco (2D) 4:30pm; Olaf And Loochana (Malayalam) 10pm; Telephone: 44466405 Lochana (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Coco (2D) 7pm; Justice League Indrajith (Tamil) 5:45pm; Indrajith Fax: 44350474 Justice League (2D) 5pm; Killing (2D) 9:15pm; Killing Gunther (2D) (Tamil) 8:15pm; Indrajith (Tamil) Gunther (2D) 7:15pm; Gooda 11:30pm. 10:45pm. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

suitable for all ages so the whole family can get involved in the birthday celebrations. To kick-off things off, Evolution Sports recently launched their 10-year anniversary logo. The emblem has been designed by Toyan Greaves, the man behind the original Evolution Sports logo and will be used on all documentation, both online and offline for the next 12 months. EVENTS give recreational runners over the age of Volunteer for the annual Ajyal Youth Film 12 years a chance to test their speed and Festival and gain invaluable experience in Breakdance Classes Jingle all the Way stamina in 3-6K races against Aspire the film industry. The festival takes place WHEN: Sun-Wed WHEN: Nov 30 Academy’s world-class athletes. The from November 29 to December 4. It brings Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop WHERE: Shangri-La Hotel Ballroom, first race has already been held, while audiences of all ages from around the world culture that originated in New York West Bay Doha the second race will be held on December to discover new stories and hear new voices and has since spread all over the world. TIME: 7pm 2. This event builds on the success of in a fun and collaborative environment. Breakdancing is an athletic and acrobatic The Doha Singers will be presenting its previous professional tournaments in style of dancing, which can often appear Annual Festive Concert at the Shangri-La Aspire Zone, such as the IAU 50 KM World Evolution Sports Qatar to defy the laws of physics. This extreme Hotel Ballroom. This concert, titled “Jingle Championship and the Aspire International WHERE: Evolution Sports dance-sport uses tremendous upper- all the Way,” will see the Doha Singers 6:50 Race, which reflects the growing WHEN: Ongoing body strength for tricks and poses and a showcasing some of the festival’s most interests in running within the community Evolution Sports will mark its great way to get into shape and have fun. favourite songs, featuring also the choral in Qatar. The races are open for anyone anniversary by hosting a number of exciting Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail suite from the animated movie Frozen and above the age of 12, so friends and family events throughout 2017 as well as some [email protected] a wide selection of traditional songs and members can make a fun family day out of amazing promotions, ten years on from carols. it. when the club was formed on September Reggae Beachfest Doha The concert features the chorus of 1, 2007. The club has been working with WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays more than 120 singers, a violinist and a Volunteer for Ajyal Youth Film a panel of coaches and directors to plan WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St. Regis pianist. Musical Director Claire Daniels Festival the events which will be announced over Hotel conducts the concert. In addition to the WHERE: DFI the coming months. Members should look TIME: 8pm onwards pieces performed by the full chorus, the WHEN: Nov 29-Dec 4 forward to a variety of different occasions, In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest programme includes special performance in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta by the Acapella Group, solo and duet nights around. The organisers say, “We’ve singers. Joining the Doha Singers will be the got the setup sorted to get you feeling the young and talented group of choir singers Caribbean vibe. Along with our resident from International school of London, Qatar. band Earthkry all the way from Jamaica, The audience can expect well-loved we have so many big names in the Reggae festive music. Tickets are priced at QR120 scene lined up at this huge beachfest!” for adults and QR80 for children aged 11 Entrance fee is QR50 at the door. For more and under. information, please call 44460105.

Kids Dance Classes for November Dance & Fitness Classes WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Bin WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57, Omran near Ahli Hospital Bin Omran WHEN: Until end of November WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 5pm-6pm Atelier is the newest music and arts Kids dance classes this November at school in Doha that offers dance and Music and Arts Atelier promise to teach fitness classes for kids to adults such as them Latin, Ballet, Hip Hop and even Tae ballet, hiphop, salsa, tango, and other Kwon Do this November. Call 3300 3839 for Latin dances, Zumba, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, more details. kickboxing. Contact at [email protected] Aspire Park Run Challenge or 33003839. WHERE: Aspire Park WHEN: Dec 2 Reggae Nights every Sunday TIME: 7:30am WHERE: Sheraton Grand Doha Aspire Zone Foundation is organising WHEN: Every Sunday its first ‘Aspire Park Run Challenge’ to TIME: 9pm Spend your summer nights with some good “irie” reggae music every Sunday. Doors open at 9pm at The Irish Harp. Entrance Fees is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For further information, please call 44853000 or e-mail at Torba Farmers Market [email protected] WHERE: Education City WHEN: Ongoing Salsa Nights TIME: 9am WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based Grand Doha initiative that aims to deliver organic and locally-grown food and homemade products, WHEN: Every Wed to host a weekly market in Education City. Open to the public, the market be held at QF’s TIME: 9pm Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate 2, every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every Friday Get ready for some Latin beats every from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and means “the Wednesday night, where all the salseros pure soil that feeds, nourishes, and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally-grown items and salseras in town meet and party all will be on offer, including organic fruits and vegetables, homemade preserves, syrups, and night. Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter butters, as well as handicrafts and gardening supplies. free. For details call 4485 3000

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Some languages may lose their identity in the coming years” — J B DDisanayaka,isanayaka, linguist,l an authority on Sinhalese

There was no sound for ‘f’ in (Sinhalese) and we added an alphabet for the sound. We are still trying to add another alphabet for ‘th’ sound in our language

SUNDAY CONVERSATION

IN THE VANGUARD: J B Disanayaka speaking at the Staff ord Sri Lankan School during a recent visit to Doha. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

“For me everything is different, the people, the landscape, and the weather. I like the way they dress. I have been to many countries but Doha is the most planned city. It is still in the making. I also enjoy Arabian food”

WELCOME: J B Disanayaka being welcomed at Staff ord Sri Lankan School in Doha.

attended the centre and pursued easy and diffi cult ones. I wrote songs the school invited me to address the of knowledge — for themselves and By Mudassir Raja linguistics as a subject. starting with every alphabet for students. others. The fi rst book that I wrote was children. I have also composed these For me everything is diff erent, Patterns of Language in 1969. It was songs for children to follow. the people, the landscape, and the Do you agree that languages eshamanya Jayaratna about language as a culture, changes I have got many literary and weather. I like the way they dress. are facing extinction? Banda Dissanayake in it, and its modern aspects. The academic awards in Sri Lanka for I have been to many countries but The world is becoming a global — better known in Sri focus was on the study of Dhivehi (an my work and have also won the Doha is the most planned city. It village. English has become a Lanka as J B Disanayaka Indo-Aryan language predominantly highest Presidential award for my is still in the making. I also enjoy language of knowledge. Everyone — is an Emeritus spoken by about 350,000 people achievements. Arabian food. is interested in learning it. There is ProfessorD Linguistics and one of the in the Maldives, where it is the every possibility that some languages leading authorities of the Sinhala national language). I, along with What have you been doing What is your take on the spoken by smaller groups of people language (or Sinhalese). one of my colleagues, carried out post-retirement? education system at the Staff ord may lose their identity in the coming The still active octogenarian research on the language and its I have also written books in Sri Lankan School? years. professor has been Sri Lankan close proximity to Sinhalese. Many English on Sinhalese. I have also I am happy to see students However, languages like Hindi, ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia people from Sri Lanka migrated to compiled a complete encyclopaedia from diff erent backgrounds at the Urdu or Sinhalese will survive as and Laos. A prolifi c writer, he the Maldives hundreds of years ago. on Sinhala language and culture. The school. Although the majority is millions of people communicate has penned numerous books They used to speak Sinhalese that encyclopaedia is not in alphabetical Sri Lankan, there are students from in these. Though people in urban on linguistics, journalism and kept on evolving. Later when the order; rather, it is based on themes. other countries as well. It was good surrounding prefer English for education. Children have also been Maldives became an Islamic state, Nowadays, I am helping a to see most modern facilities and their children as primary language, the recipient of his aff ections with they changed their script to one government department related to techniques being used to impart people in rural areas still stick to dedicated books for them. similar to Arabic. They forewent the languages. I continue writing on education. I had a good sitting with their mother tongue. As long as they He was in Qatar to attend the original Sinhala script. We studied Sinhalese and for mass media. school teachers and discussed with continue teaching mother languages annual prize distribution ceremony and discovered links between the two My wife is also a writer. My them how they teach and handle to their children, there is no danger. at Staff ord Sri Lankan School as a languages and countries. daughter is an English teacher students. chief guest recently. As far as my study of Sinhalese while my son lives with his family in I got a chance to visit every class What are your future plans? Community spoke to him about in Sri Lanka is concerned, I studied Australia. in the school and spoke to students Well, I have been a teacher and his academic work and other the verbal language. I focused on at the assembly. I told them that author all my life. I will continue achievements. old idioms used by rural people and How was your visit to Qatar? education means adding something to write about linguistics and local these idioms have long been ignored. This is the fi rst time that I am new to existing knowledge. The languages. I will continue expanding Please give us a brief insight People often focus on classical in the Middle East and I am really students after getting education the horizon of my knowledge and into your life writings and literature in a language. enjoying being here. The principal of need to work to expand the horizons that of others. I am a teacher and have been my I recorded Sinhala spoken idioms. entire life. I taught at the University I also studied how the language of Colombo for about 45 years, has changed over a period of time. I primarily linguistics. also added an alphabet in Sinhalese. I studied linguistics as a subject at There was no sound for ‘f’ in the the University of Sri Lanka which was language and we added an alphabet the only such back then. Then, I went for the sound. We are still trying to to the US on scholarship and pursued add another alphabet for ‘th’ sound linguistics there. Later, I headed in our language. to London to further my studies Later in the 1980s, I set up the fi rst in the tutelage of some prominent ever Department of Journalism at professors at that time around 1963. the university. The University Grants When I was in the US, I also studied Commission of Sri Lanka tasked archaeology as a subject. me to set up the department. Using I returned to Sri Lanka and my close ties with media persons established the fi rst Department and media houses, we set up the of Linguistics at the University of department. Colombo in 1969. Linguistics was a In the latter part of my career, I new subject in Sri Lanka at the time. turned towards writing books for The linguistic centre at the University children. I have tried to make learning of Colombo was in three mediums; easier for children. We have a total of English, Sinhalese and Tamil. Since 58 alphabets in Sinhalese. I divided then, a number of students have them into two (for convenience); the THE WORKS: Some of the books authored by J B Disanayaka. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY

Katara to host Serbian cultural events in 2018

Serbian ambassador Jasminko Pozderac met with the General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, recently. The discussions aimed to enhance joint co-operation between cultural entities in Serbia and Katara. The meeting also saw a possibility of hosting Serbian events at Katara in 2018. Dr al-Sulaiti expressed his desire to host any cultural events that contribute to deepening the bonds of friendship and co-operation between the two countries, which stems from Katara’s keenness to build communication bridges between peoples from all walks of life. The Serbian ambassador highlighted the mutual relations between Qatar and Serbia, stressing on his keenness to enhance the relations between Katara and the Serbian embassy. The meeting ended with Katara’s chief and the Serbian envoy exchanging souvenirs.

Chairman of Majlis- Frogh-e-Urdu Adab visits Katara

The General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti met with Chairman of Majlis-Farogh-e-Urdu Adab in Qatar, Mohammad Atiq, recently. The discussions at the meeting dealt with building communication bridges between people from all walks of life and to enhance joint co-operation amongst communities. Dr al-Sulaiti expressed his desire to host any cultural events that aim towards the co-existence, understand and peace amongst societies. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Majlis presented a souvenir to Dr al-Sulaiti in recognition of Katara’s eff orts in supporting the Majlis and hosting its activities, the most prominent of which was the one hosted earlier this month at Katara’s Amphitheatre. Moreover, Atiq praised Katara’s environment that helps in the convergence of and communication between communities, which makes it a cultural hub that integrates thought and creativity through dialogue and peace.

MES Indian School’s football team felicitated

The Under-19 Football team of MES Indian School was felicitated for its commendable performance of national medal winners of the school. finishing third in the 20th interschool CBSE National Football Championship held in Greater Noida, India, Haid Ali of Qatar Star League; Shafeer K, Director Sports and Games MES Governing Board; and recently. Nilangshu Dey, President Indian Sports Centre, off ered glowing tributes to the team. In a ceremony held at the school, the winners were acclaimed for emerging as the first team ever from Principal off iciating Hameeda Kadar admired the combined eff orts of both students and the coaches in the GCC to have won the honour. Distributing the certificates and mementos to the winners, chief bringing laurels to the school. guest Ali al-Mahmoud, Head of Culture and Sports, Community Engagement, congratulated them for Safdar Hussain, captain of the team, shared his reflections on his long-time association with football and their outstanding accomplishment and also urged the team to keep excelling in the international arena. the team’s success in the CBSE National Football Championship. A cake cutting ceremony was also K Abdul Karim, President of MES Governing Board, complimented the members of the winning team carried out in honour of the winners. and declared awards and other special considerations including fee concession as applicable to the Members of the school Governing Board, school off icials and parents attended the function. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Embassy organises Bollywood music and dance event

Indian embassy, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre, organised a Bollywood music and The performances included a large selection of Bollywood movie songs. The highlight of the event dance event at DPS-MIS school recently. The team was led by Madhumitha Biswas Acharrya and was the rendition of the dance performed on Malayalam song Jimmiki Kammal. The show lasted sponsored by Indian Council of Cultural Relations of the Government of India. for about 75 minutes. Indian ambassador P Kumaran, the patron of ICC, was the chief guest. Nepalese ambassador Other notable people at the event included DPS-MIS Director Hassan Chougle and ICC President Ramesh Prasad Koirala was the guest of honour. Milan Arun.

Mediterranean Diet Seminar at Katara ultural Village Foundation-Katara & Science at the and Qatar Week is not limited to the promotion of our diff erence between various kinds of sports hosted an Italian seminar titled Football Association; Anna Paolini, Director food and culinary industry but we also aim to and how the diet diff ers based on the kinds of “Mediterranean diet – Sport and of the Unesco offi ce in Doha and in the Arab raise awareness on the comprehensive benefi ts sports. Nutrition,” which was held under States of the Gulf and Yemen; and Roberto of the whole Italian lifestyle, which is a blend Anna Paolini, Director of the Unesco the Italian Cultural Week activities Bertollini, Advisor to the Minister of Public of quality, sustainability, food security, and offi ce in Doha and Unesco representative organisedC by the Italian embassy in Qatar. Health of Qatar. All experts intensively spoke biodiversity.” to the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen, The seminar commenced with a detailed about the numerous advantages of following Moreover, the ambassador expressed his presented the ultimate connection between presentation that displayed comprehensive the Mediterranean diet. appreciation and gratitude to Katara for its the Mediterranean diet and how it is precisely statistics on Italy in the following sectors: Italian ambassador Guido De Sanctis eff orts in promoting all sorts of cultures. linked as an intangible heritage of Italy. tourism, food, culinary, fashion, exports and inaugurated the event with an opening speech, Renowned Italian physician and professor She also explained that the Mediterranean imports. saying: “I would like to underline how much Giorgio Calabrese – an expert in food science diet emphasises on values of hospitality, The seminar was delivered by Italian experts we Italians care about promoting a healthy and an acclaimed science writer – spoke neighbourliness, intercultural dialogue and such as Professor Giorgio Calabrese; Valter way of life through the use of local products. on the correlation between Mediterranean creativity, and a way of life guided by respect Di Salvo, Director of Football Performance Our goal in organising the Italian Cultural diet and sport. He discussed in detail the for diversity.

INFORMATIVE: The seminar was delivered by Italian experts and was part of the Italian Cultural Week in Qatar. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY

HIGHLIGHT: Some of the works by Mobeen Ansari on display at the exhibition. Photos by Ram Chand Highlighting the beauty of Pakistan and Qatar An exhibition of photographic works by two artists – Qatari and Pakistani – is pulling crowds

photographs at the exhibition he was thankful to the PPF-Q for inspired me very much – it is a started meeting people around By Mudassir Raja highlight the landscapes, peoples providing him the opportunity to photo of her taken in front of a me.” and history of the two countries. showcase his work. mirror in 1946. I always call it the “I was doing my O Levels when The photographs by Mobeen Sharing how he developed a taste fi rst selfi e of the sub-continent. I got my fi rst digital camera. I photographic Ansari, a young man with hearing for photography, Ansari said, “I lost My mother migrated from India started shooting every event at my exhibition titled challenges, show portraits of my hearing when I was only three- and she had good photos of her school. I became a golden boy at “Beautiful Pakistan, prominent personalities of year-old. My mother really helped arrival at Karachi port also. Her my school. One day I saw that one Amazing Qatar” on Pakistan and the natural beauty of me. People used to tell her that I work inspired me to become a of my school fellows had a fi ght Thursday evening the country’s northern areas. would never be able to speak and photographer.” with another boy. After losing, he Apulled a good number of visitors at The work of Haya al-Thani, I should be taught sign language. Ansari added, “I am not a came to the school’s basketball Green Academy in the basement an aspiring artist with passion She however taught me how to qualified photographer. I have court and started crying. I was of Ezdan Mall. The visitors were for photography, highlights the speak and encouraged me to make studied painting. However there. I debated whether to take his seen taking keen interests in the beautiful landscapes, the modern the challenge not my weakness, but photography has allowed me to photo or not. But I did. This made photographs highlighting diff erent development and natural beauty my strength. The challenge became be a better painter and painting me stop taking portrait photos and aspects of the two countries. of Qatar. One of her photographs a blessing in disguise for me. I can has allowed me to be a better I instead started focusing on raw The exhibition, organised by showing skyscrapers shrouded in now stop hearing to anyone I do not photographer. Painting has helped human emotions,” Ansari shared Pakistan Professionals Forums- mist was the centre of attention for want to talk to.” me to see beauty in the ugliest of with the audience. Qatar (PPF-Q), showcases 67 many people. He laughed and added: “I sleep things. Initially I was an introvert Later he explained the photographs, taken primarily by Talking to the audience at the very peacefully at night.” – shy as my hearing aid was very ideas behind some of his best Mobeen Ansari from Pakistan and opening ceremony, Ansari said that He said, “My grandmother was big. With the passage of time, photographs, how he took them Haya al-Thani from Qatar. The it was his maiden visit to Qatar and a photographer. One of her photos however, I broke my shell and and what their background Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

“I am not a qualified photographer. I have studied painting. However photography has allowed me to be a better painter and painting has allowed me to be a better photographer” — Pakistani photographer Mobeen Ansari

SPEECH: Ansari speaks to the audience at the exhibition’s launch. was. During the question and answer session, he said that right time, right subject, and a good camera has made him a better photographer. Talking to Community, Haya al-Thani said, “I have always had a passion for photography. I started it more formally around 2005. I took it up for the love of it, but then I started getting amazing feedback. I realised that I am doing something special if I am getting so much recognition from people. I realised I was decent at it, and that gave me the desire to learn more. The more photos I took, the more I learnt.” Asked if she had taken part in other exhibitions, she said, “Yeah, I participated with Qatar Museum and in a bunch of other competitions like iPhone photography and professional photography. It has been a great [experience].” When asked for her comment on the ongoing exhibition, she said, “I am absolutely honoured. When they fi rst approached me I could not believe it. And to just be here and be a part of it is a great honour ATTENTION-GRABBING: The photographs by Haya al-Thani. for me. It is absolutely beautiful (photography from Pakistan). The a talented photographer and has photographer, Mobeen Ansari, is written two books as well. incredible and I am really honoured The chairman noted that the to be just sharing this [platform] idea behind the exhibition to with him. And it just makes me feel convey that despite its challenges very special and recognised.” and problems, Pakistan has been PPF-Q General Secretary Sana making progress and moving Salman said, “The PPF-Q has forward. Similarly, Qatar recently its members from all walks of faced a challenge but has refused life in Qatar. The idea of having to give in. He said that Qatar has the exhibition was to highlight shown its resolve and that the Pakistan’s 70th birth anniversary blockade had not aff ected the and the Pakistani expatriate country. He said that the forum community wanted to convey their therefore decided to highlight the gratitude to Qatar for being such a beautiful sides of both countries. hospitable country. Qatar is a place He noted that the exhibition, where everyone feels at home. keeping in mind the response, Besides paying tributes to both would continue till December countries, the idea was to promote 18, Qatar’s National Day. He bilateral tourism and trade as well.” added that the idea of having the PPF-Q Chairman Syed Mohsin exhibition at a public place was to ON DISPLAY: Some of the works that are on display at the exhibition, which also features works by additional Mujtaba Rizvi said that Ansari is make it easier for people to attend. photographers in addition to Mobeen Ansari and Haya al-Thani. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY HEALTH

HEALING: Some solitude is not bad for improving psychological health. Spending ‘me time’ may cut down depression, anxiety

eople who spend Creativity reduces stress by in both mental and physical “Shy and avoidant individuals who felt timid or fearful around some time only with helping “us reach a flow state”, in health, but a room full of people may be unable to use their other people tended to make less themselves may easily which the brain works at optimal is not the most conducive solitude time happily and productive use of their alone time, reduce their stress level efficiency, in order to release environment to creative activities, productively, maybe because they while the others preferred to be and lower the risk of dopamine, a neurotransmitter the researchers noted. are distracted by their negative alone because it gave them an depressionP and anxiety by being that regulates emotional “When people think about cognitions and fears.” opportunity to work on creative creative, said researchers. responses that further rewards the costs associated with The researchers examined 300 pursuits. Some solitude is not bad for us for both creating and solving social withdrawal, often times people, who were in a habit of Researchers also noted that the healing psychological health, but problems in the process, they they adopt a developmental spending time in solitude, and stress reduction has been proven can rather improve the functioning said. perspective,” said Julie Bowker, asked them questions related to to translate into better heart health the brain by fostering creativity, said On the other hand, social Professor at the University of their behaviour. and a reduced risk of dementia, at researchers, reported the Daily Mail. interaction plays a “central role” Buffalo in the US. The results showed that those the same time. – IANS

Two to three coff ees a day smoked or not and how much exercise they may have health benefi ts took could all have had an eff ect,” the BBC quoted Roderick as saying. Moderate coff ee drinking is safe and three “There is a balance of risks in life, and the to four cups a day may have some health benefi ts of moderate consumption of coff ee benefi ts, a study in the British Medical seem to outweigh the risks,” he said. Journal (BMJ) showed. However, the UK’S National Health The University of Southampton Services recommends pregnant women researchers collected data on the impact have no more than 200mg of caff eine a day of coff ee on all aspects of the human body, – two mugs of instant coff ee – because too taking into account more than 200 studies much can increase the risk of miscarriage. – most of which were observational, the The researchers say coff ee drinkers SIDE EFFECT: The routine use of mouthwash may spike blood sugar level. BBC reported on Thursday. should stick to “healthy coff ees” – which Compared with non-coff ee drinkers, avoid extra sugar, milk or cream, or a fatty Regular use of mouthwash use and development of pre-diabetes/diabetes those who drank about three cups of coff ee snack on the side. – IANS may trigger diabetes risk over a 3-year follow-up,” said Kaumudi J a day appeared to Joshipura, researcher at Harvard University. reduce their risk of Most of us are in the habit of using “The indiscriminate routine use of getting heart problems mouthwash at least once or twice daily, as a antibacterial mouthwash products may cause or dying from them, part of oral hygiene. But are you aware that your more harm than good, in light of recent studies, according to the study. routine may spike the sugar level in your blood and further supported by fi ndings from this The strongest within no time? study,” the researcher was quoted in an interview benefi ts of coff ee People who use mouthwash at least twice to the Telegraph. consumption were daily are at approximately 55 per cent higher risk The researchers studied over 1,206 seen in reduced risks of of developing diabetes, when compared to less overweight individuals aged between 40 and 65 liver disease, including frequent users, found a new study. years, but without the prevalence of any major cancer. The study, published in the journal Nitric cardiovascular diseases or diabetes. But Paul Roderick, Oxide, stated that most mouthwash contain It was found that 43 per cent of the co-author of the anti- bacterial ingredients, which could impact participants used mouthwash at least once study, from the the production of oral microbes that may daily and 22 per cent used mouthwash at least faculty of medicine hamper the nitric oxide formation in the mouth. twice a daily. Both the categories of population at the University of This in turn might predispose to metabolic were at a higher risk of high blood sugar Southampton, said the disorders, cause major shifts in blood pressure problems. review could not say if levels and lead to an increased risk of diabetes, at The fi nding showed that mouthwash use coff ee intake had made the same time. lower than twice daily showed no association, the diff erence. “Our aim was to evaluate the association suggesting a threshold eff ect at twice or more “Factors such as BENEFICIAL: Researchers have said that the benefits of moderate between baseline over-the-counter mouthwash daily. – IANS age, whether people consumption of coff ee seem to outweigh the risks. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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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. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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ACROSS DOWN 1. With a lot of information left 1. Land up having a morning unfurnished? (4,5) massage (5) 6. Steals from the bags (5) 2. Order what’s needed for the 9. I heard you talking on the magazine cover? (5,4) intercom! (5) 3. Not wavering: no (4,6) 10. Know just what Dot means 4. Shorten to the short “Very (4,5) good left” (7) 11. Played the villain? (5,5) 5. Hummed and hawed instead, 12. Cold fritter (4) changing fifty pounds (7) 14. Passage direct (7) 6. A bit of a problem, you say 15. They force one into clubs (7) (4) 17. To cap everything, an 7. Would she be the vocalist? umbrella (7) (5) 19. In charge, I don’t bother 8. Before the time comes about how people are talking round, regain sense (3,6) (7) 13. The reopening is a revelation 20. Appear, or look, married (4) (10) Answers 22. A shade more durable than 14. What football pool fans the others? (4,6) indulge in when they meet? Wordsearch Codeword 25. Not what the dog thinks (5-4) “GEE!” when it sees? (9) 16. Condense to “Semi-chaos 26. Taking advantage of, after the pie-cooking” (9) ourselves, to have a gin-sling 18. Start with the dog out of (5) control (4,3) 27. The ruffian’s just over ten (5) 19. Is indecisive about the herds 28. Clips for spurs, one might ranging round it (7) think (9) 21. Once the man is written up in the paper (5) 23. Starting out with scandals and fads of the moment (5) 24. You, sweetheart (4)

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ACROSS: 1 Resign 4 Scrapped DOWN: 1 Red Cross 2 Strike 10 Dormant 11 Oysters 12 a note 3 Grab 5 Crow-bars 6 Rake 13 Cat-burglar 16 Static Abstracted 7 Pie 8 Desert 17 Precise 20 Notices 21 9 Steak 14 Last of three 15 Remote 24 Open-handed 25 Finished up 18 Reindeer 19 Itch 27 Residue 29 Aspirin 30 Methinks 22 Courts 23 Megan Scampers 31 Others. 26 Spat 28 Spa. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE An ideal winter project nown for their inspires creativity and sparks versatility, barn doors conversation? You may find that have been popping a barn door is a simple solution up in homes across to this problem with its eye- the country – in catching rolling feature. Kcontemporary and rustic designs. Read on to discover why adding a Adaptable to changing style barn door is an ideal winter home- trends improvement project. Do you ever worry that the sweater you bought last week Transitions in open floor will be out of style in a year or plans two? Are you a trend skeptic As homeowners seek more since the bell-bottom era? open floor plans, interior doors (If those can go out of style, are evolving. Barn doors meet anything can, right?) These homeowners’ desire for fluid farmyard-meets-indoors room flows by seamlessly statement pieces have actually connecting adjacent rooms, been around for over a decade. allowing the flexibility to close Today you’ll find barn doors spaces off or join them. with a modern, sleek look, rustic wood panelling or even made Showcasing style and with a chalkboard. personality Like a distinctive piece of Why now? art in the home, the right Adding a barn door while interior door can showcase you’re stuck inside for the cold a homeowner’s style and months makes an immediate personality. An unexpected door visual difference in your home style creates a great discussion and can provide a scenic point when entertaining friends backdrop for holiday photos. and family. Is your home lacking a statement piece that © Brandpoint

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Expect to get some fabulous news today. You’ll finally get your It’s time to brush up on your computer skills. Technology is here to Your home life may be hopping today. Visitors will stop by due. It may be a promotion, raise, challenging new project, or some stay, so you might as well embrace it rather than resist. Your mind is unexpectedly, houseguests will move in or out, or workmen will combination of these. You could also receive good news in the eager to absorb new information. This means that you can learn the swarm the place doing repairs. It’s a bit chaotic to be sure, but also romance department. You have certainly made the eff ort, some more intricate aspects of computer technology. Once you do, you’ll somewhat exciting to have so many people in your home. Just of it superhuman. Now you’ll be rewarded. Accept with your usual enjoy browsing websites, shopping online, and emailing your friends because the day is hectic doesn’t mean that it won’t be satisfying aplomb and style any gifts the day brings. near and far. and fun. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today you may receive some interesting news. It could come in Some good news on the financial front could open a world of This is bound to be an exciting day. Certainly it will be busy. You’re the form of a call or e-mail and will be from someone close to you. possibilities today. Perhaps you’ll decide to spend some money in the mood to do something diff erent, as your sense of adventure Whatever the news, it may spur you to action, necessitating lots sprucing up your home. Or maybe this is the financial cushion you is heightened. Why not invite some friends to go out with you this of errands and pulling a project together quickly. You’re happy, need to start your business. You’re energetic and enthusiastic about afternoon? You could catch a movie or go for a walk through the energetic, and certainly up to the task! your new ventures, but make sure to pace yourself for the long haul. park. You’re sure to enjoy the change of pace.

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Keep your wits about you today. You could be privy to some Friends are an important part of your life. As you get older you’ll find You’re feeling conflicting emotions today. It’s possible that you important information. You might get a good investment lead that they become even more so. Today you may enlarge your circle enjoy your activities but feel that you aren’t good enough to stick or a hot tip on the stock market. Even though it seems that your of friends by one or many. Perhaps you’ll join a group with similar with one in particular. What you have is a confidence problem, not finances are about to take a marked upturn, don’t plunge rashly into interests to yours. Perhaps you’ll be introduced to someone with a competence problem. You may have an experience today that anything. Haste makes waste! whom you feel an immediate connection. Whatever it is, this person shows you just how competent and intelligent you are. Seize any or persons will greatly enrich your life. opportunity presented to you! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Pursue the topics that interest you. No matter how esoteric or Answer your phone and open all mail today, because money may Travel to distant lands is a possibility. While you’re ready for a strange, give yourself the luxury of following an interest that could come your way from an unexpected source. This could be a real change, don’t jump at the first opportunity that comes along. What turn into a passion. It’s possible that your studies will lead you to join windfall that utterly changes your life. With this money you could you’re being off ered is a long-term commitment, if not a lifelong one. a group of like-minded people. Some of them may become lifelong start a business or give your family some advantages you never Think twice before you say yes. However, even if you do say yes, you friends. dreamed you could aff ord. It’s bound to be a great day. won’t regret your decision. Sunday, November 26, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

FALLING SHORT: Without a doubt, the film is wonderfully directed but the screenplay ranks pretty low on the scale. Murder on the Orient Express is beautifully shot but fails to hook

the train is stopped on its tracks by a (Penelope Cruz), an opportunistic widow along. Shot on 65mm fi lm, this format is a By Troy Ribeiro snowdrift at a precarious and breathtakingly Mrs Hubbard (Michelle Pfeigger), a connoisseur’s delight and always adds extra cinematic stretch. By morning, the mysterious doctor Arbuthnot (Leslie Odam pleasure in the form of greater visual detail unpleasant American businessman Samuel Jr), his friend Mary Debenham (Daisy and sumptuousness. irector Kenneth Branagh’s Ratchett (Johnny Depp) is found dead in his Ridley), Poirot’s cabin mate and Ratchett’s Visually, the fi lm is a delight. It has a soft Murder on the Orient Express compartment, stabbed a dozen times and his employee, Hector McQueen (Josh Gad) and and mysterious quality to its tone, sometimes is a remake of the 1974 Oscar- door locked from inside. the director of the Orient Express Mr. Bouc reaching poetic levels. But then, there is a lot winning fi lm which is adapted One of his fellow passengers, confi ned to (Tom Bateman). of production value gained by the grand CGI from Agatha Christie’s novel of the fi rst and second-class compartment, who Each one of them possess a wildly diff erent train shots, especially during the avalanche Dthe same name. might have had access to Ratchett’s cabin character type and are given ample on- sequence, which felt a bit phony. Set in 1934, the fi lm begins in the most must be the murderer. How Poirot interviews screen time to chew their characters, but Without a doubt, the fi lm is wonderfully theatrical fashion with the author’s beloved each of the suspects to reveal a complex set of unfortunately they all seem wasted as the directed but the screenplay ranks pretty low and notoriously gifted Belgian sleuth candour and deceit, that invites the audience narrative grows blasé real fast, where in real on the scale in terms of screenwriter Michael Hercules Poirot, enacted by Kenneth Branagh to test their detective skills to identify the life, one would think panic would have set in Greens’s previous works. As far as twists and himself, taking centre-stage, in Jerusalem. killer, forms the crux of the tale. more. turns go, the writer and director did their very His over-the-top drama for perfection is Among the ensemble, too many and Apart from the story, there are many things best to trick the audience, but the outcome is intriguing but at the same time irritating, but ultimately too confusing to enumerate, are to gawk at when watching this fi lm. Haris defi nitely very strange. that’s the way his character was envisaged. an unpleasant Russian Princess Dragomiroff Zambarloukos’s camera work is outstandingly Everything leading up to the eventual Soon, he is enroute to London on the (Judi Dench), an undercover detective brilliant. His every frame is picture perfect. murder on the train is interesting. Thereafter, famous luxury train The Orient Express. A Gerhard Hardman (Willem Dafoe), a fi ercely From the sweeping landscapes to the way the graph slides downwards, making the rest few days into the trip, just after midnight, fanatic Spanish missionary Pilar Estravados the camera angles, helped move the story of the fi lm feel sort of irrelevant. – IANS

Film and TV directors plan responsibility. To express our solidarity community,” Pandit added. to have 15-minute ‘blackout’ (with the fi lm), we are gathering on The controversy started with the in support of Padmavati Sunday for a 15-minute blackout where assumption that there are some all shooting units in Mumbai will put off intimate scenes between Rajput queen Amid protests against Sanjay Leela lights and no shootings will take place.” Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji, which Bhansali’s upcoming fi lm Padmavati, Pandit said: “We strongly protest could hurt the sentiments of the Rajput the Indian Films and TV Directors’ against the non-institutional bodies community. Association (IFTDA), along with 20 who every now and then protest against Thereafter, the Rajput Karni Sena other bodies of the fi lm and television movies and threaten actors and makers started a protest and threatened the industry, is planning a 15-minute of fi lms. We will keep condemning their makers of the fi lm to stop its release. blackout in support of the fi lm and actions in a democratic manner. We “We are living in a democracy and “to protect the right to freedom of have faith in our Prime Minister...for I have faith in the government and its expression of creative individuals”. justice to Padmavati,” added Pandit. judiciary. These protesters have not Confi rming the plan, Ashoke Pandit Earlier this month, IFTDA, along with watched the fi lm, and Sanjay has already of IFTDA told IANS: “We will keep several other cine bodies, came together made it very clear by releasing a video showing our support for Padmavati and in support of Padmavati. that it is a tribute to Padmavati and no SLB (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) because it is “We as fi lm industry feel hurt every obscene scenes are there,” Pandit added. the basic right of a creative person to tell time such groups target our fi lms and The members of fi lm and television a story in his own way. try to control our freedom of expression. industry will be joining the blackout “Sanjay is a responsible fi lmmaker, Unfortunately, we do not get support protest, titled “Main Azaad Hoon”, ROW OVER RELEASE: Indian showbiz industry has united to and making a fi lm on history is not from any other industry, not even from today at the Film City main entrance protect the right to freedom of expression of creative individuals. something easy for him but a big the government as if we are orphans as a starting 3.30pm. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 26, 2017 COMMUNITY DCMUN brings over 600 students together atar is home to some of the most qualifi ed young ‘global citizens’ of the world, not only by virtue of their inclusive Qculture as either expats or locals welcoming expats, but also by virtue of the values and principles promoted in a place such as this. Continuing a well-established tradition, Model United Nation (DCMUN) has hosted a large conference that brought together over 600 students from 18 schools and took part over three days of presenting, lobbying and deliberating. Apart from polishing students’ public speaking, negotiation, leadership and communication skills, the conference brought into focus many burning issues of today. The theme this year was “Humanity’s Legacy”, FOCUS: The theme this year was “Humanity’s Legacy”, and the 40 issues discussed were and40 issues related to it were grouped into 13 categories grouped into 13 categories such as that the students discussed over three days. “Disarmament and International Security”, “Economic and Financial”, watched over at arm’s length by a List of participating schools: Lycee Bonaparte “Social, Humanitarian and team of teachers. Joanne Conly, Staff Newton British Academy Cultural”, “Legal”, “Environment Director of DCMUN, was proud of Newton International Academy Commission”, “International Atomic the students and how they came Al Khor International School Noor Al Khaleej International School Energy Agency” and more. A few together to put together such a huge Park House English School examples of thorny and poignant event. “DCMUN plays such a large Doha College issues like “Organ Trade in the part in the MUN committee in Doha, DPS – Modern Indian School Qatar International School Black Market”, “Exploitation of and it is great to see that legacy SEK Qatar People in Areas of Armed Confl ict”, continue. It has been a privilege and Gulf English School Sherborne Qatar “Pulp Mills on the River Uruguay”, a pleasure to work with some of the International School of London, Qatar Staff ord Sri Lankan School “Poaching and its Consequences on most amazing students I have ever Biodiversity” give an idea of the deep met through MUN.” and comprehensive nature of the Secretary-General Jeeveththaa conference. Thirugnanasambanthar added: “The The DCMUN conference enjoyed conference was an emotional journey the contribution of a high-profi le for all of us, but it resulted in what I keynote speaker, namely Al Jazeera see to have been the best conference journalist Kamahl Santamaria. He Doha College has seen. I will never brought his experience of nearly 20 forget the excitement and challenges years in television news across New DCMUN X brought us.” Zealand, Australia, the Asia-Pacifi c Sanskriti Tandon of Qatar and the Middle East. Santamaria Academy described the experience: came to Doha in 2005 to be part of the “It was a pleasure to lead 40 bright launch team for Al Jazeera English. delegates alongside my chairs, Yara El In that time, he has presented many Naggar and Ibrahim Din. The charm, diff erent programmes for Al Jazeera, fi nesse and charisma they brought in addition to being a daily news to the debate shed light on some of anchor. The entire organisation the most urgent and alarming issues of the event was carried out by the aff ecting millions around the world Doha College students themselves, today.”