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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Sha’baan 29, 1439 AH

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COVER Rebel yell STORY Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee says creative minds can’t be bent or broken by threats. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.25am Shorooq (sunrise) 4.49am Zuhr (noon) 11.30am Asr (afternoon) 2.58pm Maghreb (sunset) 6.13pm Isha (night) 7.43pm

Terminal illness, an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress leading a USEFUL NUMBERS DIRECTION: Vaughn Stein dangerous double life. Murderous consequences unravel in CAST: Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, Mike Myers the dead of night as their lives all intertwine at the hands of a SYNOPSIS: In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous mysterious criminal mastermind hell-bent on revenge. city, Terminal follows the twisting tales of two assassins carrying out a sinister mission, a teacher battling a fatal THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza

Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Life Of The Party dedicated housewife Deanna turns outspoken new student soon begins a DIRECTION: Ben Falcone regret into reset by going back to journey of self-discovery while fully CAST: Gillian Jacobs, Melissa college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds embracing all of the fun and freedom. McCarthy, Debby Ryan up at the same school as her less-than- SYNOPSIS: When her husband thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall, suddenly dumps her, longtime and into the campus experience, the Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q The Mall Cinema (1): ISLE Of Really Here (2D) 11:30pm. If you do not think Dogs (2D) 12pm; Raazi () 2pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Peter Rabbit (2D) 4:30pm; Irumbu (1): Kammara Sambhavam about your future, you Thirai (Tamil) 6:15pm; Raazi (Hindi) (Malayalam) 2pm; Raazi (Hindi) cannot have one. 9pm; Raazi (Hindi) 11:30pm. (Hindi) 2:15pm; Horoub Mofaji2 5pm; You Were Never Really Here The Mall Cinema (2): Kammara (Arabic) 4:45pm; Breaking In (2D) (2D) 7:30pm; Life Of The Party (2D) Sambhavam (Malayalam) 6:15pm; Irumbu Thirai (Tamil) 9:30pm; Raazi (Hindi) 11:30pm. — John Galsworthy 12pm; Kammara Sambhavam 7:45pm; Kammara Sambhavam Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (Malayalam) 3pm; Terminal (2D) (Malayalam) 10:30pm. (2): ISLE Of Dogs (2D) 2pm; 6pm; Life Of The Party (2D) 7:45pm; Landmark Cinema (2): ISLE Qosty Byogaani (Arabic) Bad Samaritan (2D) 9:45pm; Bent Of Dogs (2D) 2:30pm; ISLE Of 3:45pm; Kammara Sambhavam (2D) 11:45pm. Dogs (2D) 4:30pm; ISLE Of Dogs (Malayalam) 5:45pm; Avengers: The Mall Cinema (3): Raazi (2D) 6:30pm; Bad Samaritan (2D) Infinity War (2D) 8:45pm; Kammara (Hindi) 11:30am; ISLE Of Dogs 8:30pm; Irumbu Thirai (Tamil) Sambhavam (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Community Editor (2D) 2pm; Life Of The Party (2D) 10:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Kamran Rehmat 4pm; Avengers: Infinity War (2D) Landmark Cinema (3): Kammara Horoob Mofagi2 (Arabic) 2:30pm; e-mail: [email protected] 6pm; Kammara Sambhavam Sambhavam (Malayalam) 2:15pm; My Pure Land (Urdu) 4:15pm; Bent Telephone: 44466405 (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Irumbu Thirai Life Of The Party (2D) 5:15pm; Life (2D) 6pm; Breaking In (2D) 7:45pm; (Tamil) 11:45pm. Of The Party (2D) 7:15pm; Raazi Terminal (2D) 9:30pm; Irumbu Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Raazi (Hindi) 9pm; You Were Never Thirai (Tamil) 11:15pm. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS Zumba Session WHERE: Bin Omran Ramadan Camp WHEN: Sundays WHERE: Education city - Recreation TIME: 7pm - 8pm Centre Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) WHEN: May 20 – June 14 every Sunday. For more information call TIME: 1pm - 4pm 33003839 or [email protected] This is an academic enrichment programme designed to help children Salsa Nights between the ages of 4 –10 years, improve WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Grand their scholastic and interpersonal skills. A Doha maximum of 30 participants will be accepted. WHEN: Every Wednesday Since this camp is for four weeks, please refer TIME: 9pm the advertisement to get the camp schedule. Get ready for some Latin beats every Wednesday night, where all the salseros and Meerat Ramadan salseras in town meet and party all night. WHERE: Katara Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For WHEN: Ongoing till June 20 details call 4485 3000. TIME: 8pm -11:55pm The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara Off -Road biking tour is inviting the public to Meerat Ramadan at WHERE: Zekreet Katara’s Southern Area. WHEN: Fridays Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the Explore your talent with us country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al the desert on a fat bike to explore the local Hilal Focus Medical Centre fl ora and fauna spot desert wildlife, hike WHEN: Wednesday to Monday Remote-controlled car racing track up jebels, chill in the magic of the Richard Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic performing WHERE: Aspire Park Serra statues and this unique landscape. arts institution and a one-stop solution for WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Participants will get to cross the desert adults as well as children looking to explore TIME: 4pm-10pm riding fat bikes from Zekreet to the Richard their talents in various art forms. We off er Aspire Zone Foundation has created a custom-made track specially designed for remote- Serra statues, on a route of approximately classes in Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, control car racing, for car lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport enthusiasts can try 13kms. The route is easy to ride and suitable Karate, Yoga, Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, the race track opposite the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and for people with average fi tness. You must Hip Hop, contemporary and Bollywood Saturdays. be able to ride. Kids aged 9 and older are dance forms. Personalised lessons, effi cient also welcome. The fee is QR 220 (QR190 mentoring and exposure to stage helps our for ages 9-14) and includes bike and safety learner to walk out as a confi dent performer Outdoor and fi ve-a-side football parking spaces, as well as provide a range equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 hours. at the end of their course. For further details, pitches of shopping, services, and entertainment call 44723680/33897609. WHERE: Aspire Zone options. Arab and German Tales Exhibition WHEN: Daily WHERE: Qatar National Library Dance and instrument classes TIME: 7pm-11pm Breakdance Classes WHEN: Until August 18 WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Aspire Zone’s fi ve-a-side football outdoor WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday The exhibition is organised within the Building pitches opposite Al Waab Street are available Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture framework of Qatar–Germany Year of WHEN: Wednesday-Monday every day from 7pm until 11pm from Sundays that originated in New York and has since Culture and provides an insight into the Come and learn the movements of dance to Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an history of Arabic and German fairy and folk styles in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the from 7am-11pm. athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which tales, and how the two traditions infl uenced musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, can often appear to defy the laws of physics. each other. It aims to show the transcultural Keyboard for adults as well kids and move Mahaseel Festival This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous value of narrative traditions as a shared in the world of music. Classes will run on a WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat upper-body strength for tricks and poses and intangible cultural heritage and highlight regular basis on weekends and weekdays. For WHERE: Katara a great way to get into shape and have fun. mutual infl uences, shared ideas and cultural details contact 66523871/ 31326749. TIME: 9am-10pm Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail transfer between the Arab world and Visitors to the festival can expect a variety [email protected] Germany through storytelling and tales. Extreme Desert Show of products from local vegetables, fl owers, WHEN: Ongoing honey and meat, poultry and diary items. TIME: 1:30pm - 6:30pm For those of you looking for traditional Experience the desert in a real traditional Qatari food, there will also be stalls selling way. It includes a desert safari, dune bashing homemade foods such as Machbous. Farm- and a trip to inland sea. Watch a thrilling grown goods include aubergines, peppers, Extreme Desert Show only for QR170 per cucumbers, tomatoes, courgettes, caulifl ower, person. Call 3339 3323 for more inquiries. herbs, and chilies. There are also animal products such as chicken, milk, cheese and eggs from Qatari companies like Baladna and Al Waha Poultry Company.

B.Square Mall Grand Event WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 6:30pm The only mall in Qatar dedicated to entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy a total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car

Torba Farmers Market WHERE: Education City WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 9am Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based initiative that aims to deliver organic and locally-grown food and homemade products, to host a weekly market in Education City. Open to the public, the market be held at QF’s Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate 2, every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally-grown items will be on off er, including organic fruits and vegetables, homemade preserves, syrups, and butters, as well as handicrafts and gardening supplies.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “(Filmmakers) are creative because they are rebels” —Manoj Bajpayee, Bollywood actor

By Ranvir S. Nayar

oted fi lm actor Manoj Bajpayee says attacks on fi lms and fi lmmakers don’t bother him as creative Nminds cannot be bent or broken. The spate of incidents involving protests against fi lms and fi lmmakers in doesn’t seem to have rattled Manoj, who said that fi lmmakers are born rebels who choose the creative line in face of stringent opposition from their families and society and hence don’t bend to protests and opposition of any kind. “I don’t think any creative person would be fearful enough to stop making fi lms just because some hooligans have become a problem. They will not. Creative persons have chosen this fi eld by revolting against the norms of the society. They have been rebellious since their childhood. “Their parents may have wanted them to become something else, doing a normal 9 to 5 job, but they opted for uncertain world of the cinema. So they are used to protests, they are used to obstructions, used to restrictions. They have left everything to do what they are doing now. They are creative because they are rebels,” he said. “You cannot bend or break them. I don’t know of a single fi lm or form of art that has been abandoned due to protests or opposition,” Manoj, said whilst promoting his upcoming fi lm Bhonsle at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. Dressed in a jet black jacket and dark sunglasses to go with, Manoj looked dashing against the backdrop of an azure blue sea and bright skies at the Majestic Beach at Cannes where he released the fi rst look, in the form of a poster, of Bhonsle. “We didn’t release a trailer or a teaser as our concentration here (in Cannes) is to pitch the fi lm to the organisers and programmers of LIFE PARTNER: Manoj Bajpayee with his wife Neha, a former actor as well. fi lm festivals, to the journalists and Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

“The #MeToo movement is not the creation of India, it is an American creation. That, itself, says that women all over the world are vulnerable. Women in India have been speaking out, too. Just that you may not have heard about it” — Manoj Bajpayee

VERSATILE: In a distinguished career, Bajpayee has essayed numerous roles as seen here in (L-R) Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh and Satya. to the sales and marketing persons develops a special, but undefi ned, who have been watching these “I really feel that in a place like some great characters and some from this industry. We want to relationship with a migrant girl kinds of fi lms, from all over the Cannes new fi lmmakers from good roles to be performed, so excite them about the fi lm and the who lives next door to his house. world, right since their childhood,” India, from diff erent languages, my mind is just focused on the people associated with this project This fi lm is about this relationship. he added. should make it a point to come here acting.” as well as excite them about the The actor said he chose to act Manoj is also very optimistic together and show their presence, On the question of exploitation intention behind this fi lm. Cannes in the independent fi lm due to the about the fate of independent show their strength. And also of women in the cinema industry opens doors to all festivals and challenges posed by the script and cinema in India. tell the world that the Indian fi lm and the #MeToo revolution, he said markets around the world,” he said. the role. “Defi nitely, the situation of industry is not only about song women have been vulnerable all Manoj said Bhonsle was about an “If there is no challenge, then, independent cinema in India has and dance, it is also about very over the world. old policeman who does not want why do an independent fi lm? improved a lot. You can see the strong content and has lots of very “The #MeToo movement is to retire from his job. But forced to Independent fi lms have ample presence of Indian independent creative young fi lmmakers,” he not the creation of India, it is an retire, he goes to this place where scope to test any great actor or test fi lmmakers and their fi lms all over added. American creation. That, itself, no one knows him or about his past the acting skills of anyone. They the world in various international Manoj said that though he says that women all over the world and he is all alone. The backdrop of push you not only to do better, but fi lm festivals. It is amazing. The could not rule out directing a are vulnerable. Women in India the fi lm is completely political. Yet, also to learn a few more skills that way it has been growing multifold film at some stage, at present he have been speaking out, too. Just in the midst of all this loneliness are needed to do those roles. These and in leaps and bounds, it has was focussed on acting. “At this that you may not have heard about set in a noisy background, he come from young fi lm directors been amazing,” he said. point of time, there are really it.” — IANS Star wins Best Actor at NY film festival ctor Manoj Bajpayee worked with an actor like him who bagged the Best Actor embraces his character so seamlessly Award at the New York and makes it his own. Heartiest Indian Film Festival congratulations to him once again.” (NYIFF) for his work in Gali Guliyan is a Hindi psychological GaliA Guliyan (In the Shadows). drama about a man trapped within the Acknowledging the praise and walls and alleys of Old and his good wishes coming to him, Manoj own mind. He attempts to break free posted on : ‘Gali Guliyan’ to fi nd a human connection. gets an honour at New York Indian The fi lm has on board an ensemble Film Festival. Congratulations to the cast including Ranvir Shorey, Neeraj team of and the captain Dipesh Jain Kabi and Shahana Goswami along (director).” with debutant child actor Om Singh. Jain said in a statement: “We are Produced by Shuchi Jain of Exstant elated to hear about Manoj sir’s award Motion Pictures, Gali Guliyan will at NYIFF. It is an acknowledgement of soon release worldwide. It has already his stellar performance in the fi lm. We travelled to over 15 international fi lm consider ourselves very blessed to have festivals. — IANS ACTION: Bajpayee in a scene from Gali Guliyan. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY TNG bags 2nd position in anti-tobacco art competition

The Year VIII students of The Next Generation (TNG) School won the second position in an art encourage the students to participate and understand the hazards posed by the use of tobacco. competition recently organised by Qatar Cancer Society in connection with No Tobacco Day Under the guidance of teachers and with dedicated team work, the students of Year VIII created campaign aimed at raising awareness about dangers of tobacco and emphasising importance a beautiful yet meaningful model that encompassed a strong message for the people of Qatar. of fighting against it. The competition is held every year among the schools of Qatar to The prizes were given in a special ceremony organised by the society at Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Tiny tots of MES observe Colour Day

Kindergarten Section of MES Indian School recently organised Colour Day based on various The KG-II kids were kept occupied with activities such as, strawberry (ear-bud dotting), sunflower themes and activities that were held on diff erent days. The KG-I kids had diff erent colours like red, (mustard seeds collage), tree (Okra printing) and duck (hand-printed) on their day. The students yellow, green and blue and carried out diff erent activities. The students used diff erent materials were encouraged to wear the dress representing the colour code of the day. They were also such as tomato (ear-bud dotting), duck (collage work), grapes (thumbprint) and raindrops (cut out) encouraged to bring paper cut-outs of the particular colour, they represent, to learn and recognise on their allotted days. diff erent colours. Teachers of Kindergarten Section co-ordinated the activities.

NIS students attend marathon at Aspire Park

Students of Noble International School (NIS) recently took part in a marathon conducted at Aspire Park. The students between 11–15 years of age tested their endurance by taking part in the two kilometre long marathon and successfully made it to the finish line. “It was a quite tough run. We had to run all of a sudden in the scorching heat but the marathon also had its benefits,” said a keen athlete from NIS. The marathon was flagged off by Shibu Abdul Rasheed, NIS Principal, who was joined by Robin K Jose, Vice Principal Co-scholastic, and Sini Thikoottathil, Administrative Manager. Mohamed Hassan, a school co-ordinator, and Pramod T R, a Malayalam teacher, were also present on the occasion. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY BPS holds investure ceremony for junior student leaders

Birla Public School (BPS) recently bestowed ranks and responsibilities on the junior student leaders Captain of Saturn; Advika Ananthanarayan Iyer, Vice-Captain of Saturn; Chris Aji Kodiyattu, Captain of the primary school in an investiture ceremony. of Neptune; Samarah Mohsin Kazi, Vice-Captain of Naptune. The primary school leader for the first time had sport captains as well. The captains of the four The school houses will be headed by the students namely, Suraja Nair, Mars Housemistress; houses took oath in front of the parents, staff and senior leadership team. The seniors will lead the Mamta Chowdhari, Vice Housemistress; Seema D’souza, Jupiter Housemistress; Mishal Lovely primary section in intramural competitions and discipline for the year 2018-2019. Lobo, Vice Housemistress;. Nimi Antony, Saturn Housemistress; Lucy John, Vice-Housemistress; The school’s leadership team consists of a sports captain, a vice-captain, four house captains, four Merina Ealias, Neptune Housemistress; and Asha Gopakumar, Vice-Housemistress. house vice captains and eight house mistresses for the four houses namely, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn The school also felicitated 355 students for securing A1 in all subjects in the last academic year. and Neptune. The students with 100 percent attendance were also honoured on the occasion. The sports leaders, who were sworn in, are namely, Ashish Pappan Johnson, Sports Captain; Raina The event was graced with the presence of the school board members namely, Gope Shahani, Johnson, Vice Captain; Tejas Mathews Tony, Captain of Mars; Ayat Suhail, Vice-Captain of Mars; Vice-Chairman; Chindu Anthony Rappai, a member of the board; A. P Sharma, Principal; Shirly Hamzah Khan, Captain of Jupiter; Natasha Padman, Vice-Captain of Jupiter; Ramin Ferhad Thottoli, Rappai, Senior Vice-Principal, , and George Edison, Vice-Principal (co-scholastic).

Fun Day Club holds medical camp

Fun Day Club Qatar, in association with Aster Medical Center, recently conducted a medical camp at Asian Cinema, Hall-1 for about 500 beneficiaries from Industrial Area. Manikandan, Vice President of Indian Cultural Centre; Sethumadhavan, Fun Day Club President; and Ajay Kumar, Secretary of the club, led the one-day campaign. All members of the club and volunteers participated in the programme with enthusiasm. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY MARKETING

The Westin Doha makes special Ramadan off ers his Ramadan, The Westin Doha Suhour buff et with a wide array of appetisers, Esposito, General Manager, of The Westin during the Holy Month of Ramadan, with a Hotel and Spa, will be off ering soups and main courses of international, Doha Hotel & Spa. special one-month membership that includes a bespoke culinary experience Turkish and authentic Qatari dishes along He added, “Our events team can full access to the gym and pool facilities along for Iftar and Suhour. The tent, with an eclectic assortment of desserts all personalise corporate bookings up to 500 with a detox treatment (excluding Fridays) for which will be decorated in a carefully crafted by a dedicated team of guests for both Iftar and Suhour,and groups QR1,000. The Spa will open from 7am until magnifiT cence Arabian theme, is brought to Turkish chefs. Additionally, the chefs will be can choose from a variety of menu options 11pm. guests in partnership with Qatar Airways and demonstrating their expertise at 20 diff erent or even customise the menu to fi t their The Westin Ramadan tent is located in Nespresso Qatar, stated a press release. live stations which will consist of a selection requirements. In addition, The Westin the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel, on the Inspired by the traditional Arabesque street of daily grilles, shawarma, saj, manti, Lifestyle catering team will provide guests ground fl oor. Iftar will start from the sunset market and with a Turkish twist, the spacious tandoori, sushi stations and many more. with private Iftar and Suhour at the comfort until 8:30pm and Suhour will be served 2,100 square metre tent is located within the “For the third consecutive year, we are of their home.” from 9:30pm until 1:30am. The price for Grand Ballroom of the hotel and comfortably proud to off er our guests a unique Ramadan This year, Sabai Thai restaurant will open Iftar and Suhour buff et is QR195 per person, accommodates up to 1,000 guests. Special journey through a culinary experience for daily from sunset until 1am where guests complimentary for kids under six years old majlis will also be available for families and both Iftar and Suhour. Our award-winning can enjoy mouth-watering Thai fl avours in a and 50% savings for kids aged between six friends to dine in an intimate corner. chefs will off er a variety of authentic Arabic pleasant ambiance all month long. to 12 years old. For more information, please During the whole month of Ramadan, cuisine and a selection of international dishes Spa by Westin is also off ering a summer contact: +974 4492 1555 or e-mail: dining. guests can enjoy an abundant Iftar and that will please all palates,”, said Gianrico package to maximise the workout routine [email protected] Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Doha College girls win rugby championship for Qatar

ucie Murphy, student of Y-10; Charlotte Finney, student of Y-10; Abi Falcous-Gill, student of Y-12; and Yasmine Tobun, Lstudent of Y-12; were all selected to represent Qatar at a recent rugby tournament. The four Doha College (DC) students made history, together with the rest of the Qatar women’s rugby team, by winning the inaugural Women’s Sevens tournament held alongside the West Asia Rugby Championship. Sides from Qatar, Syria, Iran, and two teams from hosts Lebanon, fought a hard battle, but the Qatar team prevailed undefeated. The girls play for Doha Rugby Football Club and are all U-17 players, making their selection for the senior Qatar team is all the more impressive. The team had a very successful tournament, defeating every team they faced and won the fi nal to become inaugural CHAMPIONS: The champion girls with Principal Dr Sommer, in the middle, coach Grainne Burness, right, and Vice Principal Neil Thomas, left. champions. The girls’ shared their thoughts it also gave us a lot of pride, not again in a heartbeat,” said Lucie. In addition to this achievement, is under the training by Grainne on the historic fi rst win in only because of winning but also “Having the chance to represent Charlotte Finney was named the Burness, their Doha College women’s rugby. “It was a massive allowing the opening of a new a country that has given me so ‘2017-2018 Player of the Year’ coach and mathematics teacher, opportunity for all of us. We were doorway for rugby in Qatar,” said much over the last four years was in her category by Doha Rugby who was immensely proud of her used to training with each other Abi. an unforgettable experience. Long Football Club. The girls train for girls’ success. Doha College off ers but living with each other for “This experience was amazing. It hours of training allowed our team two hours, three times a week, Academic Physical Education for A those few days in Lebanon made is one that I doubt I will ever forget. to develop into the family we are which is a sizeable commitment Levels and BTEC Diploma in Sports us a family. It was a very emotional Lebanon is such a beautiful country now and work as a unit, which for secondary students who must Coaching, as well as numerous moment when we won the fi nal, and to travel there to play rugby for enabled us to bring home the cup,” also study hard for their school opportunities to compete in a great as it was such a challenging game, Qatar was an honour. I would do it said Yasmine. work. One of the weekly sessions variety of sports.

ISC plans larger support from expats for Amir Cup final

Representatives of Indian Sports Centre (ISC) recently conducted a press conference with for the Amir Cup final and special parking arrangements for school buses, families, blue-collar off icials from Qatar Football Association (QFA) and members of various Indian schools, workers and people with special needs. Keeping Ramadan in mind, the prayers arrangements organisations and companies at Radisson Blu Hotel and expressed their support for the Amir and other necessary measures are being taken for Indian and Nepali communities, including a Cup. The Indian community leaders expressed their solidarity with QFA and the people of fun zone for kids. The stadium gate will open at 6:30pm and the match will start around 9:30pm. Qatar for the Amir Cup final that will be held on May 19 at Khalifa International stadium. They M S Bukhari, Chairman Corporate and Business Development of ISC, said that the Indian expressed their support to the Amir Cup tournament as part of their commitment to support and Nepali communities would extend their full co-operation to QFA for the Amir Cup final. football in Qatar. Nilangshu Dey, President of ISC, gave a briefing about the participation of Indian community Khalid al-Kuwari, Executive Director of QFA, briefed the media about the arrangements made schools, organisations and companies in the upcoming match.

SHOWING SUPPORT: Addressing the press conference, from second left, Khalid al-Kuwari, M S Bukhari, and N Dey. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Walking may help women conceive says new study f you have a history of pregnancy pregnant among women who were loss, do not lose hope as a new overweight or obese,” Russo added. study suggests that physical For the study, researchers recruited activity such as walking 1,214 women between 18 to 40 years may improve the chances of old with a history of one or two Iconceiving among women who are pregnancy losses. overweight or obese. The researchers found that the The study, published in the journal association of walking with the ability Human Reproduction, suggested that to become pregnant — known as women reporting more than four fecundability — varied significantly by hours a week of vigorous activity body mass index (BMI). had significantly higher pregnancy Among overweight or obese women, chances compared to no vigorous walking at least 10 minutes at a time activity. was associated with improvement in “One of our main findings is that fecundability, the researcher said. there was no overall relationship Moderate activity, sitting and other between most types of physical activity categories were not associated activity and the likelihood of becoming with fecundability overall or in BMI- pregnant for women who had already stratified analyses, they added. had one or two pregnancy losses, The researchers noted that these except for walking...,” said co-author findings provide positive evidence Lindsey M Russo from the University for the benefits of physical activity of Massachusetts Amherst in the US. in women attempting pregnancy, “... which was associated with especially for walking among those higher likelihood of becoming with higher BMI. — IANS

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

There is something in the air today pushing you toward change or The good news is it can only get better. For today, however, there may Today is the day to rethink all those social values that you take at face renewal, Aries. Is it time to change your wardrobe or redecorate your be some trying times in store, Taurus. If you’re a parent, the children value, Gemini. Like the rest of us, you learned them at a young age and home? If so, this is the day. If you have monetary restrictions, you’ll find will beg for something every five minutes. At work, you’ll feel pressure unthinkingly accepted them. Established concepts of propriety are it just as fulfilling (and a whole lot cheaper) to simply rid your home of from all sides. Not even your life is immune from the doubt that seems especially deserving of consideration. After hearing for years about all the things that just aren’t “you” anymore. Surround yourself with the to hover over you. No compromise is possible today. Just sit tight and all those things that “just aren’t done,” isn’t it refreshing to think that things you love. know that calmer days are coming. maybe they should be done after all? CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today is an ideal day to shop for a new wardrobe, Cancer. You may find The topic of the day is knowledge and learning, Leo. Did you study the An important aspect has passed, and you are in the process of reaping your usual style either too conventional or uncomfortably trendy. Often field you dreamed of? Do you feel ashamed of not having attended the benefit from it, Virgo. It was only a matter of becoming aware of and when you’re out shopping, you’ll reject an item you really like for fear such-and-such a school or programme? If those sorts of issues are settling certain matters related to your need for social recognition. Don’t that it’s too suggestive or old fashioned. Perhaps you should listen to uppermost on your mind, remember that your creativity has little to do be so hungry for approval, Virgo. Most people contain a stern inner your own judgment for a change instead of being so concerned with with the degrees you hold and everything to do with how you use your authority figure and can survive comfortably and self-suff iciently. In what other people might think. skills and knowledge to better the world. fact, it’s your greatest strength. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You may feel hemmed in by the role models that society currently Today’s aspects are suggesting that you take a good hard look at the A small crisis is still a crisis, isn’t it, Sagittarius? Expect one in your off ers, Libra. As you struggle to find your own definition of the truly state of your ego, Scorpio. Are you too proud or too humble? Buddhists personal life today. Since you aren’t one to let issues go unresolved, modern human being, the people around you sometimes criticise your say that the path to spiritual fulfilment lies in knowing how to build you won’t be able to put off dealing with your problems any longer. liberated attitude. Just because their ideas aren’t in sync with yours in a healthy ego while at the same time developing a part of oneself Questions abound. Are work and responsibilities shared equally no way invalidates them. If your ideas are a tad too radical, theirs are too completely foreign to the ego. Are you working hard at this? with your partner? Are you both making an equal eff ort to maintain conventional. There’s room for both points of view. relationship harmony? CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Something has to change, Capricorn. You knew it as soon as you woke The only good thing about being on an emotional roller coaster is that You might want to check your alarm clock to be sure it really woke you up this morning. Your mirror provides the impetus for some important you never feel the same way for long, Aquarius. One moment you’re up this morning, Pisces. Your tendency will be to stay in the cocoon of resolutions. Is it time to begin a diet, make a commitment to exercise up, the next you’re down. You can’t figure out what it is you want today. your own little dream world, deep in your own thoughts. Obsessive more, or strengthen your resolve to quit smoking? Anything you do to Rather than bring your loved ones along on this wild ride, why not take thoughts, in particular, will try and drown out some more pressing improve your health will make you feel better about yourself. Buy some some time away from your usual environment? You’ll be a lot better off issues from the past that really need to be dealt with once and for all. new clothes or get a haircut! Other people will notice, too! alone. “Ring, ring!” It’s time to wake up! 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe Over and Over

BALANCE DOSE JOY RULE BEARING DRAW LOAD SEAS BITE FLOW LOOK SHADOW BLOWN GROWN LORD SIGHT BOARD HANG NIGHT TAKE CAST HAUL PAID THROW COME HEAR POWER VIEW DONE HEAT RIDE

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

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. A successful run after one 2. At home a frightful scene had got out of the habit? (7,6) may drive one mad (7) 8. Head back (7) 3. Peter returns to the game (3) 9. One requesting the pleasure 4. Remark on returning to the of fashionable figure at weird outskirts (4) rite (7) 5. Craftsman (10) 11. Boy monarch at home (6) 6. Girl hands about to have a 13. Blow up when Burlington wild time (5) Bertie’s away? (5,3) 7. Breaking into a church 15. Representative of the time outside the city (7) before the New Testament 8. Tristan and Isolde, for (5) instance (5,6) 16. Union members (7) 10. Time one went to bed? (8,3) 18. Make it long-tern in prison (7) 12. Is backed by Jack’s 19. Big article written on a bird instrument (5) (5) 14. A little step taken by bird 21. Ruse can’t fool old statesman being slightly over the hill Answers (8) (1,3,4,2) 23. Personal supporter about to 17. Put across painter’s “Old Man Wordsearch Codeword stop a girl (6) Leaving” (5) 25. Everyone rushed out from 18. One waiting for the rest to the plant (7) tumble out of the vehicle (7) 26. Overflow a meadow (7) 20. Not about to have certain 28. They’re worn out (6,7) style of haircut (7) 22. Student entering, returned girl’s greeting (5) 24. Love a friend being stone.... (4) 27. ....drunk in an empty street (3)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Getting on; 8 Abridge; Down: 1 Glitter; 2 Tea gown; 3 9 Iranian; 10 Screens; 13 Tool Ivies; 4 Genteel; 5 Naps; 6 Like; shed; 14 Open; 16 Run at a loss; 7 Peasant; 11 Closet; 12 Edna; 15 20 Vast; 22 Feet; 24 Shutting up; Even; 17 Use; 18 Alto; 19 Absent; 21 28 Vole; 29 Drilling; 31 Wallets; Sou; 22 Forward; 23 Evil; 25 Turn 34 Outrage; 35 Refrain; 36 out; 26 Grimace; 27 Pigment; 30 Detergent. Later; 32 Lard; 33 Send. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

Gwen Stefani/Blake Shelton

Although marriage may not figure in their immediate future, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton certainly seem to be a happy couple. The two singer/ hail from very diff erent musical backgrounds. Country star Blake didn’t even know what ska was until Gwen introduced him to her style of music. But if he was unfamiliar with her sound, Blake certainly knew Gwen’s face before they got together. “He dated a girl for three months who had pictures of me plastered all over her bedroom,” Gwen laughed. “It’s kind of weird that Blake and I should have ended up together after that. “Blake is like a musical jukebox. He likes a lot of diff erent stuff . But the place where we really meet is at soft rock love songs from the 1970s. He was amazed to learn Bread were one of my favourite groups ever. “We have to agree to disagree on ska though. BIG MOMENT: The American country singer was chosen for the finished version over massively popular artistes. I put together a ska and reggae playlist for Valentine’s Day a couple of years ago. Blake gave it a listen but wasn’t too impressed.” Maren finds her feet after Florence + The Machine Florence + The Machine’s fourth studio album, , is set for release on June 29. Their first three albums all topped the UK chart while their last LP, 2015’s How Big, How Blue, no aim to become artiste How Beautiful, also hit number one on the Billboard 200. Florence issued Sky Full of Song for last “It probably sounds silly now, but I hadn’t EP reached number 22 on the Top Country month’s Record Store Day. The accompanying By Geoff rey Rowlands intended to be an artiste. This wasn’t so when Albums chart and peaked at number 96 on the video can be seen at www..com/ I was a child. If my parents had a karaoke Billboard 200. watch?v=R1TSiB9OuVM machine at family parties, I’d belt out Patsy “I’d put out the EP on Spotify before getting But Hunger is the off icial lead single from High ore than a dozen singers Cline or LeAnn Rimes songs all night. my record deal with Columbia Nashville. It As Hope. The track is available now while the recorded the female vocals “My dad bought me a guitar when I was 12. registered more than two and a half million music video is posted at www.youtube.com/ for Zedd’s world-wide smash I took to it immediately. I now had the means streams in a month and three of the tracks watch?v=5GHXEGz3PJg hit single, The Middle. These to turn the stories and poems I’d been writing made Spotify’s US and Global Viral 50 charts. “The song is deeply personal,” Florence said of included massively popular into songs. This was what attracted the interest of record Hunger. “There is just this feeling sometimes Martistes such as Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato “I became a good enough guitarist to labels.” that you’re not good enough and have to be and Carly Rae Jepsen. But it was a rather lesser actually perform. I come from Arlington, The success of Hero and lead single, perfect. It started when I was a teenager and is known American country singer named Maren Texas, and started playing all over the state. My Church, saw Maren receive a string of still with me now.” Morris who found herself selected for the I’d play any bar or club that would let me in. prestigious award nominations. She was fi nished version. I was the only kid in school who had a job at the most-nominated country music artist Celine Dion “I believe some of those other singers weekends.” at the 2017 Grammy awards winning the actually said they didn’t want to be on the Having built a solid following on the Texas Best Country Solo Performance category. Canadian superstar Celine Dion has issued song,” remarked 28-year-old Maren. “An country music circuit, Maren moved to Other notable triumphs were being named her first English language single since 2016’s electro-dance number is obviously not my Nashville, Tennessee, when she was 20. But New Artist of the Year at the Country Music Recovering. The song, Ashes, is taken from the normal musical fi eld. Some of the reviewers she entered the home of country music with Association Awards, New Female Vocalist of soundtrack of anti-hero movie, Deadpool 2, mentioned this, but were generally very kind no aspirations to perform. Her ambition was to the Year at the Academy of Country Music which goes on general release this week. about my performance. become a . Awards and Best New Country Artist at the It was Deadpool himself, otherwise actor Ryan “I loved doing the song. Zedd was great to “I wanted to work with as many co-writers Radio Disney Music Awards. Reynolds, who wrote to Celine asking if she work with and so easy-going. It felt like we’d as possible. Along the way, I co-wrote Most of last year was spent on the would like to be part of his “masterpiece.” been working together for years rather than hundreds of songs and built lasting friendships road either with her own Hero Tour or in “Over the years, I’ve received incredible songs this being the fi rst time. with those co-writers who I particularly partnership with Sam Hunt on his 15 in a 30 and been involved in fun projects,” Celine “I’m always looking to push my personal enjoyed working with.” Tour. Maren also released Dear Hate, a song remarked. “Ashes is one of those songs and musical boundaries, but I didn’t think The Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson were she wrote and recorded with Vince Gill, in Deadpool 2 is off the charts.” Middle really took me too far. It’s not a among the major artistes who recorded response to the Las Vegas Strip shooting. All The accompanying video was shot in The massively uptempo dance track. The song is a Maren’s songs. But there was still a part of proceeds were donated to the Music City Cares Colosseum at Caesars Palace where Celine little bit pop, some R&B and even a little bit of her which wanted the songs to be performed Fund. stages her Las Vegas residency. It also features country so it refl ected my numerous infl uences exactly as she would wish. But 2017 also marked Maren’s engagement some clips from the film and sees Deadpool as an artiste. It’s also relatable, emotional and This led to Maren playing the occasional to fellow country artiste Ryan Hurd. The perform a dance around Celine. immediately catchy. I thought there were no local gig. As word about her spread, the small couple were married this past March. As emotive as the song may be, the end of the limits with the song and this has proved true.” venues became larger and the gigs more “All the co-writing really paid off big time video shows that everything should not be Although Maren was largely unknown on frequent. Then came the off ers to open for for me. I met Ryan in 2013 when we co-wrote taken too seriously. It can be viewed at www. the international music market, the last two prominent stars. Maren was sharing the bill Last Turn Home for Tim McGraw. This began youtube.com/watch?v=CX11yw6YL1w. years have seen her star rise dramatically on with artists such as Little Big Town, Sam Hunt, a great writing partnership and a wonderful Two off icial trailers have been released the US country music scene. She had released Loretta Lynn and Chris Stapleton. friendship but it was two more years before we for Deadpool 2. The first is posted at www. three previous albums all of which made “I would have been happy to remain as began dating. youtube.com/watch?v=D86RtevtfrA no impression on the charts. But Maren’s a songwriter. It wasn’t really a conscious “There was always this amazing chemistry while the second is at www.youtube.com/ 2016 major label debut LP, Hero, hit number decision to perform again. There was just this between us and our foundation as a couple was watch?v=20bpjtCbCz0 one on the Top Country Albums chart and voice in my head which kept telling me I had to in writing so many songs together. We fi nally Longer trailers can also be seen at www. reached number fi ve on the Billboard 200. It sing my songs.” thought, why are we avoiding a romantic youtube.com/watch?v=rGeEMTYZiZg, www. also spawned three big hit singles on the Hot Maren’s self-titled 2015 EP paved the way relationship? Ryan is so special. I couldn’t be youtube.com/watch?v=3g7whpsb0pk and Country Songs chart. for her chart-topping success with Hero. The happier.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhH4L7Zmack Tuesday, May 15, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Richa: I’m not here to make money anyway

By Arundhuti Banerjee

rom playing the mother of at the age of 24 to making her presence felt at the festival circuit as well as at the box offi ce, Richa Chadha has carved her ownF niche. The actress says she would rather opt for a project that gives her a chance to act than just give her visibility. Born and brought up in Delhi, Richa started her career in Bollywood with the fi lm Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! in 2008 after doing theatre extensively. However, she went through a tough time in the fi lm industry before Gangs of Wasseypur happened in 2012. She has since played several substantial roles in fi lms as diff erent as Fukrey and Masaan. Doesn’t she feel bad that mainstream fi lmmakers are not collaborating with her Comedy is not an easy enough for a protagonist’s role? genre, says “Look, if the producer is looking for a business of Rs100 crore from a fi lm, they need Actress Kriti Sanon says a star like Deepika Padukone to pull it off and it working on the Bollywood comic is purely a professional reason. I am okay with caper Arjun was an all that. exciting journey but she doesn’t “I am not here to make money anyway. I want find comedy an easy genre. to leave a mark on every project that I take up, is bringing every fi lm that I do,” Richa said in an interview. actor-singer back “I would say that only in Sarbjit, I felt in uniform, this time with Kriti misused. I regretted choosing the fi lm, and actor Varun Sharma, for a but Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela was a laugh riot. great experience. My character was pretty “Arjun Patiala was such an substantial. As long as my choice of the fi lm exciting journey. Comedy is not gives me a chance to do that, I will continue an easy genre, and we have added choosing quality,” she added. a twist to it. Diljit and Varun have However, she admits that playing the mother THE KEY: “We all get a script to perform, what makes the diff erence is how we utilise the opportunity to a great comic timing and it was of an older man, at the age of 24 in Gangs Of excel,” says Richa Chadha. a constant laugh riot on the set,” Wasseypur, was certainly a risk. Kriti said in a statement. “That was a huge risk that I took at that fi lm and I think that is how a commercial fi lm “I think it is the responsibility of an actor to , who is producing point in time for which nobody appreciated me. should be, with good content, and it will earn add value and meaning to the character that the film with , There are people who thought that I am much money at the box offi ce as well.” is written in the script. We bring life to the said: “Diljit will be seen in the older than what my actual age was. But people Richa said Masaan is one of the fi lms which characters through our performance. uniform but very different from also understood my calibre as an actor,” she is also close to her heart. “So I could be playing anything — whether a his avatar in his first Hindi film said. “I think I am so lucky that I started in 2012 cameo or the main lead — but as an actor I will outing, Udta . Richa was also off ered to play the mother of and in 2015, my fi lm was receiving two awards create an impact to the narration. We all get a “This ‘police wallah’ is a laugh a Hrithik Roshan in the fi lm Agneepath. at the Cannes Film Festival. I will always be script to perform, what makes the diff erence is minute character with swag.” “Yes, that is true, and I think that was a really thankful to Neeraj Ghaywan for giving me the how we utilise the opportunity to excel,” said Diljit said: “Arjun Patiala is stupid idea of the person who off ered me that role,” she added. the actress, who is eager to work with some of very quirky. It’s a film that has role. I think he was smoking something wrong,” The irony is Masaan was one of those fi lms the young female fi lmmakers. action, romance and comedy but quipped the actress, known for speaking her which initially nobody — whether a producer, “Whether it is Alankrita Shrivastava, Zoya with a spin on it. It was a blast mind. big studio or fi lm stars — was interested to be a Akhtar or Reema Kagti, I love their work. They shooting it and I hope audiences Asked to choose some of her best part of. are really good fi lmmakers and storytellers. I love it as much.” performance so far, Richa said: “Of course, Since she did not have a fi lm background, was almost doing a fi lm with Reema, but it got Varun will be seen as a police Bholi Punjaban (in Fukrey) is one of the what gave her the confi dence to fi nd the cancelled last minute. I am looking forward to official with a sarcastic tongue roles that has given me a lot of love from the potential in the material back then? working with her in future,” she said. and an arrogant stride, who goes audience. “Oh that’s easy... I have a brain. People “I would love to work with Vishal Bhardwaj. by the name of Onida Singh. “It was a very empowering role of a woman mostly think about a character where they will I have loved all his fi lms,” said Richa, whose The film is scheduled to hit the who runs her business like a gangster with get to look good, two song-dance sequences for Sudhir Mishra-directed Daasdev released last theatres on September 14. — IANS so much confi dence. It was a very well made visibility... but that is not how it works. month. — IANS

Cannes fi lm fest chiefs sign gender equality charter well as Paolo Moretti who will take over the list of the members of selection committees Cannes. In fact, last weekend, Blanchett, Fortnight next year, reports deadline.com. and programmers — with the aim of DuVernay and Stewart were joined by Patty Cannes Film Festival chiefs have made a The signing was done in the presence of this eliminating any suspicion of a lack of inclusion Jenkins, Marion Cotillard, Salma Hayek, Agnes pledge for gender parity and inclusion. year’s jury including president Cate Blanchett and parity while allowing the festival to fully Varda and dozens of other female actors, Initiated by the 5050 Pour 2020 and members Kristen Stewart, Ava DuVernay pursue its editorial and strategic choices. And directors, writers, producers and distributors, organisation, a charter was signed by General and Lea Seydoux. to commit to a transformation schedule of the including Indian fi lmmakers Nandita Das and Delegate and artistic chief Thierry Fremaux The fest chiefs made several promises. executive bodies to reach parity in their current Rohena Gera and actress Rasika Dugal, to stand along with Edouard Waintrop and Charles Among them, to compile statistics according mandate period. halfway up the red carpet, symbolising the Tesson, the heads of the Directors’ Fortnight to gender, especially those regarding the The move comes as the topics of inclusion challenges women face to climb the industry and Critics’ Week sections respectively as number of fi lms submitted. To make visible the and equality have been front and centre in ladder. — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 15, 2018 COMMUNITY Sizzling Swizel Pereira crowned 18th May Queen he Goan Welfare Association (GWA) has been the face and voice of expatriates from Goa, India. GWA recently organised its annual May Queen Ball event at Giwana Hall in RadissonT Blu Hotel. The hotel hall went berserk in applause and burst into celebration as sizzling beauty Swizel Pereira was crowned the 18th May Queen by Milind Gunaji, Bollywood actor, in the company of Palomi Ghosh, a stunning Bollywood actress; Simon D’Silva, GWA President; Chief Guest Luizinho Faleiro, MLA and ex-chief minister of Goa; Guest of Honour Antonio Tanger Correa, Ambassador of Portugal to Qatar; and GWA members. Swizel was perhaps the best choice to be the 18th May Queen as her wisdom matched her confi dence and dazzling smile. Swizel walked away with fabulous prizes including a gold necklace by Marhaba Jewellers, a Westar wrist watch, a gift hamper of perfumes and facial vouchers, Doha-Kuwait-Doha airline ticket by Cleopatra travels, two nights stay and dinner for two persons at Grand Hyatt and a gift voucher by Apparel group. Bold and beautiful Bakhita Souza Ferrao was crowned as fi rst runner-up. She won a gold necklace by Prakkat Jewellers, a Westar wrist watch, a gift hamper of perfumes and facial WINNERS: The winners of the May Queen Ball. vouchers, overnight stay and dinner voucher at Horizon Manor Hotel and a gift voucher by delivered exhilarating music and spectacular and Glen Barretto, all noted guests, were The May Queen pageant was judged by Apparel group. performances laced with fun, frolic and escorted by the GWA president and members highly qualifi ed and professional judging Second runner-up was Shubra Bedi, who excitment. It was patronised by not only to the traditional Portuguese Marcha De panel comprising Sarita Barretto, Bollywood walked away with a gold chain by Zaiba local guests but also the guests from other Fountanhan. designer; Azim Abbas, Managing Director Jewellers, overnight stay and dinner vouchers GCC countries, Portugal, UK and India. The Hassan Abdul Karim Chougule and Syed of Al-Sulaiman Jewellery and Watches; and at Horizon Manor Hotel, a Westar wrist watch, compere of the evening was Updesh Swar, who Mohammad Sabih Bukhari are the two most Archie D’Mello, Ex-Offi ce Director of Qatar a perfumes gift hamper, facial vouchers and a set the ball rolling with the band in attendance powerful Indian icons of the Middle East, Airway’s CEO. Main sponsor was Qatari gift voucher by Apparel group. Forefront. successful businessmen, socio-cultural Industrial Equipment and co-sponsors were The traditional 18th May Queen ball The event was diff erent from the last one. activists, and winners of Bharat Samman Fabindia and Capital One, Qatar Airways, organised in collaboration with Orbit Events The chief guest, the guest of honour, Milind award. They were felicitated by Antonio Doha Bank, Radisson Blu Doha, Gulf Times, and Marketing was a grand success and Gunaji, Palomi Ghosh, Bardroy Barretto Tanger Correa and Luizinho Faleiro. 89.6 One FM radio, and Daijiworld.com.

GROUP: The winners with guests and organisers.