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COVER Fun in STORY the sun Jonathan Le Marchand, Co-Owner of The Blue Pearl Experience, dwells on exciting outdoor adventures and the lure of calmer shores. P4-5 ADVENTURIST: Jonathan Le Marchand. 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
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Dangal Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught wrestling to his Directed by: Nitesh Tiwari daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari. The former is Written by: Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra, India’s fi rst female wrestler to win at the 2010 Commonwealth Nitesh Tiwari Games, where she won the gold medal (55kg). Her sister Babita Emergency 999 Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh Kumari won the silver (51kg). Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Synopsis: Dangal is an Indian Hindi-language biographical Locations: Gulf Mall, Villaggio, City Center Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 sports drama fi lm directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It stars Aamir 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 The Bye Bye Man Doug Jones, Carrie-Anne Moss, Faye Dunaway and Jenna Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Directed by: Stacy Title Kanell. Principal photography began on November 2, 2015 in Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Written by: Jonathan Penner Cleveland, Ohio. Qatar Airways 40253374 Cast: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas The story revolves around three friends stumbling upon Synopsis: The Bye Bye Man is a 2017 American horror the horrifi c origins of the Bye Bye Man, a mysterious fi gure thriller fi lm directed by Stacy Title and written by Jonathan they discover is the root cause of the evil behind man’s most Penner, based on the chapter “The Bridge to Body Island” in unspeakable acts. Robert Damon Schneck’s book The President’s Vampire. The fi lm stars Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Locations: The Mall, Gulf Mall, Villaggio ote Unquo u te Q You don’t Mall Cinema (1): Xxx: The Return (2D) 5:30pm; Xxx: The Return Of Of Xander Cage (2D) 2.30pm; Xander Cage (2D) 7:15pm; Xxx: The choose your family. Sathamanam Bhavati (Telugu) Return Of Xander Cage (2D) 9:15pm; They are God’s gift to you, 4:15pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 6:30pm; Xxx: The Return Of Xander Cage Mantaka Mahzoura (Arabic) 9:30pm; 11:30pm. (2D) 11:15pm. as you are to them. Guppy (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Landmark Cinema (2): Ballerina Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Mall Cinema (2): Ballerina (2D) (2D) 2pm; Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania Guppy (Malayalam) 2pm; The Family 2pm; Ballerina (2D) 3:45pm; Moana (2D) 3:45pm; Ballerina (2D) 5:15pm; Fang (2D) 4:30pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) — Desmond Tutu (2D) 5:30pm; Xxx: The Return Of Xxx: The Return Of Xander Cage 6:30pm; Mantaka Mahzoura (Arabic) Xander Cage (2D) 7:30pm; Xxx: (2D) 7pm; Xxx: The Return Of 9:30pm; Guppy (Malayalam) 11pm. The Return Of Xander Cage (2D) Xander Cage (2D) 9pm; Xxx: The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): 9:30pm; Xxx: The Return Of Xander Return Of Xander Cage (2D) 11pm. Xxx: The Return Of Xander Cage Cage (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Bye Bye (2D) 3pm; Bye Bye Man (2D) 5pm; Mall Cinema (3): Bye Bye Man (2D) Man (2D) 2pm; Xxx: The Return Mantaka Mahzoura (Arabic) 7pm; 3pm; Xxx: The Return Of Xander Of Xander Cage (2D) 3:45pm; Bye Bye Man (2D) 9pm; The Family Community Editor Cage (2D) 5pm; Bye Bye Man (2D) Sathamanam Bhavati (Telugu) Fang (2D) 11pm. Kamran Rehmat 7pm; Dangal (Hindi) 8:45pm; The 5:30; The Family Fang (2D) 7:45pm; Asian Town Cinema: Bairavaa e-mail: [email protected] Family Fang (2D) 11:30pm. Bye Bye Man (2D) 9:30pm; Guppy (Tamil) 3, 6:15, 7, 9:30 & 10:15pm; Landmark Cinema (1): Bairavaa (Malayalam) 11:15pm. Sathamanam Bhavati (Telugu) Telephone: 44466405 (Tamil) 2pm; Guppy (Malayalam) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): 6:30pm; Kirik Party (Kannada) Fax: 44350474 5pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 7:15 & 8:45pm; Ballerina (2D) 2pm; Surf’s Up 2: 7pm; Dangal (Hindi) 10pm; Guppy Mantaka Mahzoura (Arabic) Wavemania (2D) 3:45pm; Ballerina (Malayalam) 9pm. Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
region booked on the airline for the period Al Gannas between January 7 and February 7 will be (For school students) available with a 25% discount. Until March 31, 2017 In addition, members of Qatar Airways’ 9am–Noon Privilege Club will receive double Q-miles on Al Gannas Society their booking during Shop Qatar. Free (For boys only, requires Retail outlets around the country will registration) be providing discounts of up to 50% on a Al Gannas association is participating in range of consumer goods including clothes, the “Our culture is a school” programme, by electronics, cosmetics and accessories for organising many activities for the students men, women and children. every Monday and Wednesday of the week. To fi nd out more, visit www.shopqatar.qa These activities include explanations on hunting and related items tools, kinds of falcons and preys, in addition to workshop on how to carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of goat & camel heir), prepare traditional Arabic coff ee and start a fire. For EVENTS Hereke Carpet Exhibition further details, visit katara.net WHERE: Maysaloun Hall, Gate Mall Qatar Superstock 600 Championship WHEN: Until January 31 Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend Round 3 The Gate Mall and Salam International DATE: Until February 25, 2017 WHERE: Losail International Circuit Investment have joined hands with Turkey’s WHERE: Eastern Gallery, 4th Floor, TIME: 10am Han Hali, the leading production house of Museum of Islamic Art WHEN: February 3 & 4 Turkey’s Hereke carpets, to unveil The Hereke The temporary exhibition is curated by Qatar SuperStock 600 is a new road racing Carpet exhibition as a treat for Qatar’s art Qatar Museums’ 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports championship organised by Qatar Motor lovers and collectors. Museum and presents a unique collection Motorcycle Federation and Losail Circuit On full display at The Gate Mall’s Color Run of artefacts from the boxing legend’s career, Sports Club. Maysaloun Hall is a stunning collection of WHERE: QNCC including photography from Ali’s outdoor The championship will have 12 races over 6 legendary carpets. Hailing from an ancient WHEN: January 28 exhibition bout at the Doha Stadium in 1971 rounds at the Losail International Circuit. town in Turkey and laying claim to a unique The 2017 edition of The Color Run and memorabilia spanning his journey to The riders are competing using one-make artistic heritage of its own, Hereke carpets are returns on Saturday, January 28 at the Qatar the 1960 Rome Olympics; Ali’s world title bikes that will be used for the rest of the historic masterpieces. National Convention Centre (QNCC) as the winning bout against Sonny Liston in 1964 season, a stocked 600cc bike. The organisers From Buckingham Palace, to the Hermitage Tropicolor World Tour makes its mark on and his fi nal world title winning fi ght against bill it as “a great chance for every competitor Museum in St. Petersburg, the White House Doha. Leon Spinks in New Orleans in 1978. to test themselves and fi ght for the title in to Château de Versailles, the carpets are Color Runners are promised a lively fair racing conditions and in a professional known to adorn iconic locations celebrating island-style experience complete with lots Qatar Music Academy environment”. an artistic discipline that is admired by the more fun and colour, as they run, walk, (For school students) Grandstand and Paddock area are open for world. dance, jog or even skip through the fi ve Until March 28, 2017 free to all the spectators. kilometre course with their family and 11am–2pm friends, whilst getting covered head to toe Free (Requires registration) Spring Festival 2017 in colour at every kilometre mark. Color Qatar Music Academy focuses on WHERE: Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah Runners are encouraged to arrive at the teaching its students the principles of Arab WHEN: Until February 3 QNCC on the day by around 7am, with the and Western music. As part of the “Our Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah are fi rst wave of runners setting off at 8:30am. Culture is a School” programme, Qatar organising their Spring Festival 2017 from Once they have completed the fun run, the Music Academy has off ered interested January 19 to February 3. Visitors can runners will be able to continue on with the schools the opportunity to attend various look forward to a number of activities festivities at the memorable Finish Festival, workshops. These workshops will include an and performances as part of the festival. a larger than life party, with Rainbow introduction to Arab and Western music and Attractions include the Kingdom of Snakes at beach, an interactive island featuring instruments, as well as the teachers giving the Al Rayyan Theater in Souq Waqif. music, dancing, photo opportunities, a brief overview of the educational music Trevor Noah live at the Doha Comedy entertainment, sponsored activities, and programmes at the Academy. For further Festival massive colour throws. details, visit katara.net WHEN: Feb 2- Feb 4 To learn more and register, please visit the TIME: 8pm event’s offi cial website at www.thecolorrun. Fragments WHERE: Qatar National Convention qa DATE: Until January 30 Center VENUE: Katara Doha Comedy Festival is returning for a In this exhibition, Mahmoud Obaidi third time. The line-up includes the world’s retraces the ‘organised chaos’ that led to the top performers from the US, UK, Middle East destruction of Iraq, and presents a response and the GCC. to witnessing the city of Baghdad fall piece The festival will host world-renowned by piece. Obaidi recreates what has been Computer Exhibition 2 standup comedian and international TV host stolen or destroyed to try to piece the city WHERE: Building 19, Katara of The Daily Show – Trevor Noah and the back together again. WHEN: Until January 25 British comedian, ventriloquist, and winner TIME: 10am to 10pm of Season 10 of America’s Got Talent – Paul Cultural village foundation Katara presents Zerdin. Computer Exhibition 2, by Abdulrahman These talents will join extremely popular al-Snaidi. The exhibition takes you through performers from the Middle East and the a journey and to learn about the history GCC including Bader Saleh whose YouTube of computers and how it has evolved and show garnered over 346 million views, Nemr improved over time, and puts in your hands Abou Nassar entitled with ‘Lebanon’s King models of electronic devices that represent of Comedy’, the Jordanian comic critic Rajae the early beginnings of computer devices. Qawas, Syrian social media activist and Karting and Minimoto @ Losail comedian Mohanad al-Hattab, Egyptian WHERE: Losail Circuit Sports Club standup comedian Mohamed Salem and the The Karting and Minimoto track at Losail The Great Awakening exhibition fl uent Arabic-speaking comedian from South International Circuit is open for public on Fitness Training WHERE: Building 18, Katara Korea - Wonho Chung to name a few. multiple days in January. The next dates DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday WHEN: Until January 31 are January 26 and 27, from 5pm to 10pm. TIME: 6pm-7pm TIME: 10am-10pm Shop Qatar Price is QR100 per 15 minutes session. Add VENUE: MIA Park Cultural village foundation - Katara and WHERE: Across Qatar another QR15 for helmet mask (the track will There are fi tness classes in the park on the embassy of the Republic of Ecuador WHEN: Until February 7 provide a helmet if you do not bring your Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights present The Great Awakening exhibition by Shop Qatar will be the fi rst edition of own). The minimum age for karting is 15 and between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of Maria Veronica. On display are 35 pieces of Qatar’s month-long shopping festival. As participants under the age of 18 will need fi tness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun art by Veronica, who has adopted a highly part of eff orts to provide visitors with the signed permission from a legal guardian. way to train and also meet new people in the technical style in her pieces that range across complete package, Qatar Tourism Authority For the Mini Moto track, any participant open and friendly group atmosphere. More paintings, drawings, photography and video- (QTA) has partnered with Qatar Airways to should bring their own bike and safety information, from Bootcamp, Qatar or info@ art. ensure fl ights to Qatar from within the GCC equipment. bootcampqatar.com
E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “Qatar is the jewel of the Middle East in terms of outdoor adventure” — Jonathan Le Marchand, Co-Owner of The Blue Pearl Experience
It is essential that we, as a community of Qatar, all strive to protect delicate habitats by limiting our eff ect on the environment
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
By Anand Holla
o make the most of the cooler weather and also perhaps, to beat the post-vacation blues, the people of Qatar are increasingly spending most of their weekends outdoors on exciting adventures and calmer shores. However, there are a lot of crucial aspects to bear in mind so as Tto ensure that we enjoy our time out without harming the environment that hosts such memorable experiences. Community caught up with Jonathan Le Marchand, Business Development Director and Co-Owner of The Blue Pearl Experience, to fi nd out more about that and the many fun experiential avenues in Qatar.
How well does Qatar lend itself as a destination for outdoor adventure and water sports? Qatar is the jewel of the Middle East in terms of outdoor adventure and PROWESS: Jonathan Le Marchand doing a kite-surfing stunt. water sport experiences. Being almost like an island, it is surrounded by Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
The outdoor adventure element can be seen with the stunning variations of landscapes that can captivate visitors whether that be desert dune surfing in the pure white dunes of Sealine, Fat Bike Riding in the almost Lunar landscape of Zikreet, or adventure kayaking through the unspoilt, wild Al
DAY OUT: Families enjoying a day out kayaking at the Al Thakira mangroves. Thakira mangroves water on three sides, which makes concerns for the area you will visit the cat-hole when fi nished. Pack out times: mating, nesting, raising door step, all throughout the year. it the iidealde location for all types as Al Thakira is extremely tidal toilet paper and hygiene products. To young, or winter. The fi nal measure, Whether it be via land or sea, we aim of watwatersporer ts, whether that be and paddling during shallow tides wash yourself or your dishes, carry Step Seven, I would say is to be to cater to everybody’s tastes. WWiWind,nd, PPaddle or Sail. Stand up damages the environment greatly due water 200 feet away from streams considerate of other visitors. Respect papaddling,addlin Kayaking and Kitesurfi ng to the disturbance of the mangrove or lakes and use small amounts of other visitors and protect the quality What are the three must- araree amamongsto the most popular of marine bed. Prepare for extreme biodegradable soap. Scatter strained of their experience. Be courteous. experience things in Qatar for ththeseeese wwatersports and practised weather, hazards, and emergencies. dishwater. Step Four is to leave what Yield to other users on the trail. Step the adventure seekers or nature on aallll tthreeh coasts. The outdoor Schedule your trip to avoid times you fi nd. Preserve the past: examine, to the downhill side of the trail when lovers? adadventurevvent element can be seen with of high use. Visit in small groups but do not touch cultural or historic encountering pack stock. Take breaks Just three to four kilometres ththee ststunningu variations of landscapes when possible. Consider splitting structures and artefacts. 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Step Five is to minimise Pearl Experience holding at Al and paddling to approach them in ththroughhrou the unspoilt, wild Al Thakira food to minimise waste. Use a map the impacts of campfi re. Campfi res Thakira, or even elsewhere in silence is a fantastic experience that mmamangroves.ng and compass to eliminate the use of can cause lasting impacts to the Qatar? puts a huge smile on our faces every marking paint, rock cairns or fl agging. backcountry. Use a lightweight We conduct a range of activities single time. The tranquillity of the HHow can the mangroves at stove for cooking and enjoy a candle across Qatar, from Fat Bike riding in island, the crystal clear water and the AAl TThakira make for a beautiful Could you briefl y take us lantern for light. Where fi res are Zikreet, to multi-activity adventure marine life around the island is re- ououtdoorstd experience without through the rest of these steps? permitted, use established fi re rings, in Al Khor, and of course, not energising and makes you fall in love bebeingin exploited or damaged in Well, Step Two would be to travel fi re pans, or mound fi res. Keep fi res forgetting the mesmerising Stand Up with Qatar even more! ththee process? and camp on durable services. When small. Only use sticks from the Paddling in Porto Arabia, The Pearl. We also happen to off er Qatar’s IIt is essential that we, as a driving or cycling around Al Thakira, ground that can be broken by hand. fi rst off -road biking tour, in which cocommunitym of Qatar, all strive to look to sticking to durable surfaces Burn all wood and coals to ash, put How encouraging is the you can cross the desert riding a prprotecto these delicate habitats which include established trails out campfi res completely, and then feedback or the enthusiasm of fat bike from Zikreet Village to the by limiting our eff ect on the and campsites, rock, gravel. Do not scatter cool ashes. Qatar’s people for the outdoor Richard Serra statues. A fantastic enenvironment. Al Thakira is one of drive into the mangrove wet lands adventure and water sports adventure, this is a time to leave ththe key biologically sensitive areas of as you will get stuck and damage What about respecting the options off ered by you? your car and ride in nature, learn QaQatar as it is a breeding ground for the environment in the process. wildlife? The growth of the Blue Pearl about the culture and heritage of nunumerous bird species and provides Keep campsites small and focus That would be Step Six. Observe Experience has been because of the the area, and get active. This one’s ththe marine habitat for several hundred activity in areas where vegetation wildlife from a distance. Do not demand for a variety of outdoor an easy to ride route for all with an mmarine aquatics. We can do our bit is absent. Step Three is to dispose follow or approach them. Never adventure activities in Qatar. Before average fi tness level. Then, there’s bby following a set of seven simple of waste properly. Pack it in, pack feed animals. Feeding wildlife Blue Pearl came along, it was all Adventure Kayaking, which will help steps. The fi rst step is to plan ahead it out. Inspect your campsite and damages their health, alters natural about Mangrove Paddling. But there you discover one of Qatar’s most and prepare. If going with a Qatar rest areas for trash or spilled foods. behaviours, and exposes them to is so much more to Qatar for outdoor beautiful natural jewels, nestled Adventure Company, check if they Pack out all trash, leftover food and predators and other dangers. Protect lovers. The Blue Pearl Experience away in the Mangroves in the North are registered with the QTA and are litter. Deposit solid human waste wildlife and your food by storing is all about variety and getting the of Qatar, in Al Thakira. This is where fully insured and have the necessary in cat-holes dug six to eight inches rations and trash securely. Control residents of Qatar to experience the you will fi nd untouched mangroves environmental safeguards in place. deep, at least 200 feet from water, pets at all times, or leave them at country as a whole and visit places teeming with wildlife and hidden Know the regulations and special camp and trails. Cover and disguise home. Avoid wildlife during sensitive they have never been to on their own waterways.
READY, STEADY: Fat Bike tour in Zikreet. SPECTACULAR SETTING: Stand up paddling in The Pearl. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY Georgetown invites future applicants to be students for a day
rospective high school fi nd out more about the fi elds of & Politics, and complement their and transfer students study on off er. education with certifi cates in Arab will soon have the “At ‹A Day in the Life›, we and Regional Studies, American opportunity to get an have an opportunity to highlight Studies, or Media and Politics. early taste of campus aspects of the Georgetown A number of current students lifeP at Georgetown University in experience that take place and alumni will be at the event Qatar (GU-Q). inside and outside of the to answer questions about the GU-Q’s ‘Day in the Life of a classroom, showcasing our majors, as well as student life Georgetown Student’ event, which excellent academic programme and the value of a Georgetown will be held on Monday, January alongside our vibrant student education. 23 from 4:30pm to 6pm, gives life options,” said Director of “As a former student and now potential applicants fi rst-hand Admissions, Joseph Hernandez. graduate of Georgetown, I know experience of the university and “This programme emphasises that applicants still wonder what the courses on off er. Prospective and affirms our commitment the day-to-day student experience students can attend sample to educating the whole person is like,” said Admissions Offi cer lectures, meet members of the through community service Mariam Lachin (SFS ‹15), the lead Georgetown community, and tour opportunities, international organiser of the event. “Now they the campus. research projects, sports, clubs, have a chance to experience GU-Q Held in the weeks leading up and other student activities.” fi rst-hand and to hear directly to the February 1 application GU-Q off ers a unique inter- from professors, current students, deadline, the event also provides disciplinary Bachelor of Science and graduates like me to fi nd out an opportunity for interested in Foreign Service degree, using more about academics and life students to meet with admissions the same internationally-ranked outside the classroom.” staff to fi nd out more about the curriculum as Georgetown’s The event is free and open to the process of applying to study at main campus in Washington, public. While registration is not GU-Q. In addition to receiving DC. Students can major required, visitors are encouraged Director of Admissions Joseph Hernandez says the event will off er application tips and guidance, in International Politics, to sign up on the GU-Q website prospective students a look at the aspects of the Georgetown experience that visitors can also engage with GU- International Economics, (https://qatar.sfs.georgetown. take place inside and outside of the classroom. Q’s world renowned faculty and International History, or Culture edu).
Bhangra at Asian Town attracts many
Ibn Ajayan Projects, the managers of Asian Town, organised their second ‘Weekend Festival’ at talented singers among the workers community also sang on stage. Some among them danced Plaza Mall in Asian Town over the weekend. This week, Bhangra was the main attraction on stage on the floor with the artists. The show started at 5:30pm and ended at 8pm. The entry to the and it gathered many viewers from beginning to the end. Bhangra is a lively form of music and event venue was free for public. While the entertainment events in Asian Town are intended dance that originated in India. for all visitors, they are mainly enjoyed by the thousands of workers living in the Labor City The live music and dance enthralled thousands of viewers gathered at the event. The organisers accommodations as well as the entire industrial area. The ‘Weekend Festival’ at Asian Town will also gave a chance to some among the audience to showcase their talents on stage. Many continue on all alternate weekends throughout the year. Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY
MES conducts workshop on ‘Google for Education’
The MES Indian School organised a one-day symposium-cum-workshop for its heads of sections, used to ensure enhanced interactive e-learning sessions and to follow-up students’ assignments heads of departments, the head of academic inspection and members of departments of especially in grading the progress made by them. Computer Science and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) recently. The session was informative and enriching, as the members of the workshop got a hands-on Mark Duncan, a Google certified educator and trainer from UK, conducted the workshop on the training experience in handling advanced computer operations as well as the use of Chromebook. topic “Google for Education”. He highlighted the various tools provided by Google that can be The workshop was co-ordinated by Mohammed Shafi Shariff , head of the department of French.
Expats, wives of envoys learn about decoupage handicraft
The wives of envoys from 10 embassies and expatriates from various countries learnt about Philippines, as well as from other embassies such as Kazakhstan, Palestine and Sudan. “It is kind decoupage handicraft at the residence of Malaysian ambassador recently. The idea for the of a socio-cultural activity to promote friendship while learning,” said Una. activity came from Indonesia embassy’s Dharma Wanita Persatuan Chairperson Andi Una. Andi Una also frequently gives training to Indonesian women workers. Some of their creations Decoupage is the art of decorative paper cutting and pasting, then beautify surfaces of an will be selected to be sold at the Charity Bazaar in Qatar and the profit will be donated to charity object with paint. Decoupage is a French term originating from the word decouper, which organisations in Qatar and Indonesia. In her speech, Andi Una said that she was ready to share means cutting. her knowledge with those who need to learn the handcraft making of decoupe without charges. According to Una – who also conducted the training – the event was initiated with the aim Indonesian ambassador Air Marshal (Ret) Muhammad Basri Sidehabi praised the organisers and of strengthening co-operation among various embassies and expatriates, particularly from participants of the activity. He said the activity helps the embassy’s goal of multi-track diplomacy Asean member countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the in Qatar. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY TNG organising Educational Fiesta 2017 on February 10
he Next Generation School is organising an Education Fiesta on Friday February, 10 from 3pm-9:30pm at the TNG TAin Khalid campus. The event will be for families only where diff erent stalls will feature educational, cultural, food, health and wellness kiosks. Educational stalls setup by notable entities of Qatar will host engineering and science related interactive-learning activities for children of all age groups. A free blood, sugar, eye vision and BMI test will be conducted by health care practitioners at one of the stalls. A sports academy has arranged games for adults and children to TNG school director Riyaz Ahmed Bakali says the event "will provide a perfect opportunity for adults and children belonging to diff erent cultures to come boost the love of sports and healthy together." lifestyle in Qatar. Visitors will be treated to a range of traditional event to create awareness about painting and Henna designing stalls stage performance by TNG students Fiesta organised last year achieved delicacies and sweets. From environment and social issues by will be an attraction for children will be the highlight of the evening. tremendous success and we barbeque and snacks to dessert and organising fun-fi lled activities for and adults. Ladies can entertain “This entertainment fi esta will received a huge crowd at the refreshment stalls, there will be children. themselves at the traditional provide a perfect opportunity for event. We thank our teachers, a variety of authentic cuisines to Promoting innovative learning fashion stalls showcasing the latest adults and children belonging to parents and student fraternity choose from. and creative thinking with the help designer clothes and jewellery. diff erent cultures to come together,” for supporting the school at every Aladied service of the Ministry of blocks and robotics, a LEGO Gifts, vouchers and jackpot prizes said the TNG school director, Riyaz event and working together as a of Interior and Flower Each stall will join the fi esta attracting will be awarded to the winners at Ahmed Bakali. team to achieve our vision of quality Spring will also participate in the the LEGO enthusiasts. Games, face the game stalls. A vibrant cultural He added, “The Education education.” Hundreds of children attend film screening organised by PPFQ
akistan Professionals Forum Qatar (PPFQ), under the patronage of the Pakistani embassy in Qatar, joined hands with SOC Films recently to screen the latest animated fiP lm 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam for students of under privileged schools in Pakistan recently. Starting with 360 students with Zindagi Trust in Karachi, the plan is to reach out to children in other cities across the country. This movie is directed and co-produced by two- time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Pakistan’s fi rst animated feature fi lm and its sequel 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam is a perfect blend of fantasy and reality. It is about three children Amna, Saadi and Kamil who have been given superpowers Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy says that she is proud of the "fact that we are giving our to fi ght evil. In the movie moral lessons have children local mentors and heroes with 3 Bahadur." Poster for the film. been beautifully woven into the story that would help all children learn good values, team a role model for the girls; and stubborn but winter for holidays, my children watched “PPFQ’s latest collaboration with SOC Films work and positivity. talented Kamil for the kids who are a little too the movie and absolutely loved it. They further demonstrates our commitment to “I want audiences to laugh with our cool for school. could relate to the characters and have in fact welfare activities. This is our humble eff ort characters, grieve with them, root for them, Sharmeen further said, “In the world of adopted the characters. All Pakistani kids to provide children a day of entertainment and see themselves in our heroes. 3 Bahadur Doras, Ben 10s and Chota Bheems, the fact should watch this movie, and that’s why we as well as learning. 3 Bahadur has received seeks to entertain you, everything else is that we are giving our children local mentors have partnered with SOC Films to provide international recognition and it is a proud secondary,” said director and co-producer and heroes with 3 Bahadur is one of my an opportunity for under privileged children moment for us all as international audiences Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. proudest accomplishments and one of the to watch the movie and learn good values in realise that quality content is being produced The fi lm tells a story that children in main reasons I formed Waadi Animations.” our own cultural context so that they could in Pakistan. We wish the team at Waadi Pakistan can relate to, and that too in Urdu. “We are proud of this brilliant eff ort relate to them more,” said Mohsin Mujtaba, Animations all the best for their future Smart kids will relate to the intelligent Saadi; made by Sharmeen and her team at Waadi Chairman PPFQ. ventures and hope to see more interesting there’s the strong-willed and savvy Amna as Animations. When we were in Karachi this PPFQ President Uzma Shehryar said, projects come our way.” Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Tommy Hilfiger presents Fall 2017 Hilfiger Edition Collection
ommy Hilfi ger hosted an exclusive storied menswear heritage, with time-honoured classics presentation during Pitti Immagine Uomo reimagined for today. The curated selection of looks to showcase the Fall 2017 Hilfi ger Edition forms the building blocks of an essential menswear collection recently. Tommy and Dee Hilfi ger wardrobe and new silhouettes are executed with premium were joined by guests including Lucky Blue fabrics and luxe details. The look approaches style with Smith,T Raff erty Law, Gabriel Kane Lewis, Presley Gerber, a modern confi dence and relaxed feel – it’s elevated and Julian Ocleppo, Johannes Huebl and Jim Chapman at the sophisticated, with Hilfi ger’s signature youthful twist. historic Palazzo Corsini in the heart of Florence. Additionally, Tommy Hilfi ger celebrated the best of “I am very proud to be presenting my menswear the Tommy Hilfi ger Fall 2017 global menswear portfolio collections at Pitti Immagine Uomo,” said Tommy at the 91st edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo from January Hilfi ger. “Since I fi rst launched my brand in 1985, 10 to 13, 2017. The high impact setup in the Fortezza Da menswear has been a key part of the Tommy Hilfi ger Basso combines artistic installations and mannequin brand. Men’s fashion is really having a moment right presentations with digital displays that celebrate the now, and it’s great to be here at Pitti – one of the greatest youthful spirit and modern innovation at the heart of the platforms in the world for menswear designers – to brand’s Fall 2017 collections. The space includes a curated celebrate the growth and achievements of the men’s selection of the Hilfi ger Edition, Tommy Hilfi ger Tailored From left, Raff erty Law, Presley Gerber, Julien Ocleppo, Tommy Hilfiger, fashion world.” and Tommy Hilfi ger sportswear collections together in Gabriel Kane Lewis and Lucky Blue Smith in Hilfiger Edition. Hilfi ger Edition pays homage to Tommy Hilfi ger’s one space for the fi rst time. MOTORING All-New Ford GT has ‘dashboard of the future’
ike the glass cockpit in emulate the shine of wet asphalt airplanes and race cars, to remind the driver of the mode the all-new Ford GT selection. features an all-digital z Sport mode adjusts instrument display in the information priorities. Front and car’sL dashboard that quickly and centre is gear selection, with the easily presents information to the speedometer off to the right and driver, based on fi ve special driving less prominent. It’s displayed in modes. an aggressive orange theme and is The innovative 10-inch wide the preferred mode for most test digital instrument display is far drivers. advanced from the original Ford GT, z Track mode presents a stark when the cockpit was hardwired combination of black background with a fi xed set of analog gauges, and highly legible text and buttons and knobs across the graphics, in a crisp, red theme dashboard that had to address that’s easy for the eye to pick up almost every situation. in a fast-paced environment. “Driver focus and attention are Gear selection and engine speed key with such high performance,” are displayed prominently, while said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, coolant temperature, oil pressure, Ford Performance. “We’ve oil temperature and fuel level – designed the GT with a sleek digital rendered as a percentage rather instrument display that changes than kilometres to empty – are depending on driving mode in ways bottom right. that are important and usable to the z V-Max off ers an entirely driver.” The all-new Ford GT features an all-digital instrument display in the car’s dashboard. diff erent display – purposeful Ford engineers and designers and pared down. Specifi cally created the state-of-the-art 10- show information in a way that’s transitioned to putting prototypes tailoring the display to the given tailored to pursuing maximum top inch wide digital gauge cluster to most expedient for a driver to on the road, Ford Performance context. speed, it displays a large, centred be customisable, elegant, and able process. reached out to suppliers at the How information is graphically speedometer, with tachometer to tailor information to each drive The design is executed on a high- cutting edge of data display. displayed with each drive mode: reduced to just a line with indicator mode, to help ensure customers resolution display that matches the Ford designers and engineers z Normal mode displays dot for minimal distraction. taking the Ford GT to its limits sleek, purpose-driven cabin. Data worked closely with Pektron (for information in a purposeful, Coolant temperature, oil pressure, are provided the data they need to is conveyed in crisp, high-contrast electronic design, development, businesslike manner. The theme oil temperature and turbocharger make critical decisions behind the graphics. implementation and manufacture) is simple; the speedometer is boost are displayed to the right, wheel in the most effi cient possible To test the initial design, Le and Conjure (for graphical centred and bold, gear selection is with fuel level displayed top left. way. Mans winner Scott Maxwell of design) to create forward-looking to the right, fuel and temperature “We spent an enormous amount Multimatic was invited to the renderings that are painstakingly are top left. The hockey-stick- of time getting this just right,” says Defi ning the visual future of Ford GT simulation lab to off er animated, include highlighted font, shaped tachometer displays in a Nick Terzes, Ford GT engineering in-car data feedback. Maxwell suggested colour and responsiveness, and compressed scale for lower rpm, supervisor. “The result is simple, The Ford GT programme changing the tachometer to provide avoid driver distraction and eye as the engine revs so quickly the but achieving simple perfectly can presented a unique opportunity an expanded view of the EcoBoost strain. lower counts mean almost nothing be a challenge.” to reimagine the instrument V6 redline approach for greater The fi ve drive modes are easily to the driver. The 3,000-to-7,000- Joey Hand, winner of the 24 cluster, further expanding what peripheral visibility. The race car accessed through steering wheel- rpm range dominates the top of the Hours of Le Mans at the wheel of a connected car can be and driver also recommended tweaks to mounted controls, to help keep display. Ford GT, raved about the diff erent previewing the future of Ford the prioritisation of performance eyes and attention on the road and z Wet mode carries many of the drive modes recently on a visit to vehicles. information. hands on the wheel. same information concepts over Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “This Its layout is designed around Each mode presents information from normal mode, using a blue is exactly what I want to see when which data is most important, Getting every pixel perfect diff erently – prioritising what is theme and a “wet fl oor” concept. I want to see it,” he said. “You guys when to present it, and how to As advanced design work crucial for each environment and Graphics under the speedometer did a great job.” 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY OFFBEAT Surreptitious advertising is the new revenue stream for gen Instagram
By Violetta Kuhn
bridge refl ected in the water below. A young man standing on a rocky ledge. Maximilian Muench Atook both photos. He published them on his Instagram page. What’s not to like there? At fi rst glance they might look like ambitious holiday snaps, but in fact Muench was paid for them by the government of a German state, Saxony, where they were taken. It’s a way of advertising that lots of countries and regions, from Finland to Canada, are using to attract visitors; paying hip Instagramers with hundreds of thousands of followers, so-called infl uencers, to post pictures of local attractions. Muench, alias muenchmax, who’s in his mid-20s, has an online following of 317,000 and has been earning his living by posting pictures of his travels since late 2014. He’s now been to around 40 countries – mostly paid for by the authorities of the places he visited. For every picture he posts, the German receives a three-to-four- fi gure sum, he says. His speciality is colourful pictures of the outdoors in which Maximilian Muench, a professional photographer of tourist sites who earns a living with Instagram postings. people appear only as extras. He gets thousands of “likes” And it’s not just infl uencers Anyone who picks up an to be identifi ed,” he says. target groups are still best reached and lots of people comment that but also ordinary Instagram uses advertising brochure assumes The idea that all tourism via traditional channels such as it’s thanks to him that they now who get involved in advertising. they’re going to be shown the advertising will one day take place print media. The DZT says content know where they’re next going on Many are happy to hashtag their highlights, he says, but on social solely on social media is unlikely created by infl uencers is in no way holiday. own photos with marketing media the lines are blurred. however, says Wend. a cheap replacement for traditional Tourist boards are increasingly slogans – more than 37,000 “There are no regulations on While social media has grown in advertising – just an addition. aware of how powerful social photos have been hash-tagged how this kind of advertising needs importance in recent years, older -DPA media can be as an advertising with Saxony’s slogans, for tool. example, #sogehtsaechsisch and More than 85 per cent of visitors #simplysaxony. to Germany, for example, get their Agencies like Brandnew in information online before and Berlin act as intermediaries for during their visit, says the German advertisers and infl uencers. The National Tourist Board (DZT). web platform has more than “Accordingly, social media has 31,000 infl uencers on its books, established itself as an integral with more than 5,000 specialising part of DZT’s digital strategy,” says in travel. a spokeswoman, adding that an An advantage of using increasing number of the board’s infl uencers is that they “can post shareholders – package tour authentic content that followers companies and regional tourism trust,” says the agency. ministries – want to take part in “It’s less in your face,” says social media campaigns. Muench, adding that his followers Social media “infl uencers” often don’t care whether he gets paid for provide access to a target group his posts or not. that can otherwise be diffi cult to “People have certain reach – the young. expectations and when they’re Around 90 per cent of Muench’s fulfi lled, they don’t even notice it’s followers are young people, most advertising,” he continues. of whom rarely or never read And therein lies the problems, newspapers any more, according according to Niels Brueggen, a to Frank Wend, director of researcher at the Munich Institute public relations at Saxony’s state of Media Science. chancellory. “It’s a well-known problem that “As an infl uencer, he (Muench) it’s not necessarily clear if the people has considerable reach,” says who post pretty pictures online are Wend. Munich’s profi le receives being fi nanced by hotel chains or around 1.5 million clicks a week. tourism companies,” he says. Muench can get up to 4-figure payment for each picture he posts on his Instagram account. Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS
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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, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
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ACROSS DOWN 1. Forgery (11) 2. Frequently (3) 9. Mine (3) 3. Loud (5) 10. Dictatorial (9) 4. Give work to (6) 11. Hazardous (5) 5. Passionate (7) 13. Garment (7) 6. Secluding (9) 14. Vibration (6) 7. Working (11) 16. Dyes (6) 8. Futility (11) 18. Wealthy (7) 12. Conjecture (9) 19. Start (5) 15. Burdensome (7) 20. Parallel (9) 17. Saunter (6) 21. Donkey (3) 19. Foundation (5) 22. Incessantly (11) 21. Everybody (3)
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ACROSS DOWN 1. Successful spiritualist who doesn’t go to 2. Put more into a higher degree (3) extremes? (5,6) 3. The strength of their tempo we 9. Sceptre he needed for Biblical King (3) recognise (5) 10. Raw apple mixture (about a pound) 4. Poet not up to mild curtailment (6) used in mural decoration (9) 5. Precipitate down payment (7) 11. Not a young bush, evidently (5) 6. Advantage of being worker on higher Yesterday’s Solutions 13. See the old boy start the rally (7) level (5,4) 14. Devotees of 300-ball cricket? (6) 7. Inexperienced person going ashore in QUICK CRYPTIC 16. Yarn at the edge of the sea (6) the far North? (11) Across: 1 Orgy; 3 Impostor; 9 Tuneful; 10 Across: 1 Orbs; 3 Banditry; 9 Evident; 10 18. Run contrary to unusually true 8. Maybe offer no dire challenge (6,2,3) upbringing (7) 12. Underwater workers charge for Grief; 11 Misdemeanour; 13 Recite; 15 Astern; 17 Strut; 11 Confectioner; 13 Mascot; 15 Crater; 17 19. Cried for a drink (5) entertainment (9) Hypothetical; 20 Extra; 21 Swotted; 22 Decrease; Swimming-pool; 20 Align; 21 Kindred; 22 Folk- 20. Get rid of untidy menial tie (9) 15. I.e. to run into regular habit (7) 23 Shed. song; 23 Asks. 21. After the end of the course leave one’s 17. Meal again over and done with (6) Down: 1 Outsmart; 2 Genus; 4 Melted; 5 Down: 1 Overcame; 2 Bairn; 4 Astute; self (3) 19. The top of the hill, where 100 have a Organisation; 6 Tribute; 7 Rift; 8 Affectionate; 5 Discouraging; 6 Torment; 7 Yeti; 8 22. Could be virtue in set ceremony for breather (5) conferring honours (11) 21. Part of one arrangement for organ (3) 12 Included; 14 Cryptic; 16 Thesis; 18 Catch; 19 Developments; 12 Preludes; 14 Saw-bill; 16 Seed. Siskin; 18 Ogres; 19 Calf. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 6 easy, aff ordable smart home features that could help you sell your house faster
resh paint on the walls, professional lights work in tandem with home automation so if you leave the house and can’t remember staging and an asking price that systems to allow you to turn them on or off , or if you turned off the stove, you can check in ends in 999 – when you’re selling even dim them, from an app on a smartphone and turn it off using your smartphone app. your home, you’ll do whatever you or tablet. Others reuqire no communication While appliances aren’t always included can to help it stand out and sell hub and can be controlled directly from your in a home sale, they do make for interesting faster.F mobile device. You can also put some smart features that keep your home top of mind to Here are six trending smart home features bulbs on timers (using your wireless device), buyers. that might catch buyers’ attention and help sync them with certain TV shows or movies, sell your home faster: and integrate them with security cameras and Smart plugs Keyless/remote entry door locks thermostats. One of the easiest, most aff ordable smart Have you ever left the house and worried home upgrades you can make is to add that you left the front door unlocked? If your DIY security systems smart plugs to your home. These Wi-Fi- home is equipped with a keyless/remote Don’t want to sign a contract or deal enabled plugs fi t existing outlets and can entry door lock – available from multiple with complex security systems? Install-it- be controlled from a smartphone app. Plug manufacturers – you can use an app on your yourself security systems are aff ordable and anything into a smart plug, like lights or smartphone to lock the door from wherever off er security features like cameras, sensors, a television, and you can turn it on or off you are. Some manufacturers make versions motion detectors and alarms or sirens, remotely, track energy consumption, or even that will also send a text or email to your without the need for a security service to create an on-off schedule. phone when the door opens. Locks that can monitor them. be programmed with multiple entry codes Temperature controls cold day. Some smart thermostats learn also allow you to see who comes and goes and Smart appliances Programmable thermostats were just from household behaviour and adjust the when. The Internet of Things (IoT) – everyday the beginning; today’s home temperature temperature to meet your family’s needs and objects that have network connectivity – controls are even smarter. Like other smart save energy, while others adjust based on the Smart lighting includes a growing list of smart appliances. home features, smart thermostats can be number of people in a room. And several can From lighting automation that allows you Many manufacturers are off ering washers, controlled remotely from your mobile device. now be operated via voice-controlled virtual to control lights remotely and wirelessly, to dryers, refrigerators and other home You can program them to make automatic assistants. energy-effi cient LED bulbs that can change appliances that can communicate with you temperature adjustments and then use colour to match your mood and decor, – and each other – wirelessly. Many can be your smartphone to override the program ©Brandpoint lighting has come a long way. Some smart controlled remotely from your smartphone – like turning up the heat on a particularly
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
If you feel you have been spending way too much time and energy Don’t believe everything you hear today. You like to think that others If you can’t think of anything nice to say today twins...you know the on something or someone with little to show for it. It’s time to are telling you the truth, however chances are there are very often rest! People are super sensitive at this time and it’s important that slowly but surely pull back and start putting your energy and eff orts squeezing and twisting the facts. you don’t say something off the cuff that sets them .off elsewhere.
CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
Avoid long drawn out and silly arguments with people today. It rarely Not everything can wait, can it Leos? Sometimes there are things If you aren’t sure about something, ask questions and get involved leads to things being resolved after all and simply puts you against can’t be put on ice or put on the back burner. Prioritise the things Virgos. While you don’t always like to get caught up in what other each other. Plus, why so long and drawn out? you need to do today Leos. people are doing and saying, this time it’s important.
LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Steer clear of those people who always seem to need something There is no rhyme or reason why certain things happen to certain There is nothing worse than feeling as if you are cramping from you. Whether it’s your time, energy, money or ideas...you have people Scorpios. Sometimes we land on our feet, sometimes we fall someone’s style, is there? Like when you are single and hanging out things of your own to work on right now. flat on our face. As long as it balances itself out...all good, right? with a couple who are madly in love and like to show it? If a situation like that arises today, you might be better off declining their invite.
CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
With Pluto the planet of rebirth and regeneration in your sign for Sometimes you simply have to take a day off from all the white noise If you don’t feel like doing something today Pisces, then it’s simple. the past few years and the next few years. This is a time for you to that is constantly seeping into your mind and distract yourself with Don’t do it. It’s amazing how many of us do things we don’t want to rebuild anything and everything that isn’t working or functioning fun things. Going for a long walk and leaving your mobile at home! do and then complain about it endlessly. It’s Sunday. Do you today. for you. Sunday, January 22, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Singing live always gives country’s biggest musical maestros. me a high, says Shreya “Live music performances always give me a high and going unplugged Popular singer Shreya Ghoshal, is the most fulfi lling feeling as a known for her soulful playback singer. I hope the audience is going singing in the Indian music to enjoy it as much as I did,” she industry, says she gets a diff erent added. high when she gives live music Shreya also rehashed her song performances. Deewani Mastani from fi lmmaker Shreya will be seen performing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao some of her famous songs like Mastani. Deewani Mastani, Mohe Rang Deewani Mastani is really close Do and Sun Raha Hai Na Tu, in to my heart and this is one song, the upcoming episode of MTV I really thought would sound Unplugged Season 6. beautiful when sung unplugged as “Music can only be completely the original song is so larger than felt in its truest or purest form and life and grand in its sound,” Shreya MTV Unplugged gives music lovers said. a chance to feel music at its raw “Moreover, what’s amazing is best,” Shreya said in a statement. that I made my debut with Sanjay “This is my fi rst stint with MTV sir’s movie Devdas 13 years ago, now Unplugged and it feels great to I got to work with him again on yet perform on raw renditions of my another soulful composition which favourite songs as well as iconic has become such a big hit,” she compositions of some of the added. — IANS
SOULFUL: Shreya Ghoshal.
Bryce Dallas Howard gained 35 pounds for Black Mirror Actress Bryce Dallas Howard says she gained 35 pounds for TV Coff ee With D is series Black Mirror. Howard said her Black Mirror character’s “back story” involved formerly having an eating disorder. She is now prepping to shoot a Jurassic World sequel next month fun in a ditzy way and is looking to shed some weight. ‘Dawood’ and ‘Arnab’(the Gangster spirited sassy pregnant wife is a “I am doing a lot of training TOUGH ASK: Bryce Dallas Howard. By Subhash K Jha and the Newshound) would bagful of fun. for it because I gained 35 pounds generate instant drama. I wish these actors had more in for Black Mirror,” the actress told “So I am just getting ready to be It does. And it doesn’t. While the plot to chew on. The story is pagesix.com. a bit more athletic.” — IANS CAST: Sunil Grover, Zakir Sunil Grover makes an interesting a oneliner. Once ‘Arnab’ decides Hussain, Anjana Sukhani, getaway from his comic avatar on to get ‘D’ for an interview the fi lm Deepannati Sharma, Pankaj television to play the vociferous fl ounders with the pacing. The Tripathy newshound with straight-faced second-half is devoted entirely Gosling, Mendes fi ght reportedly fi ghting over whether or RATING: ** self-importance, Zakir Hussain’s to the one-on-one between the over having third child not to have a third child. Dawood is priceless, a far more dreaded gangster and the aggressive According to a source, Gosling sn’t it amazing what a slew goofy funny sinister in a trashy newshound. Actor Ryan Gosling and “wants to try for baby No. 3 to save of talented actors can do to kind of way, than Rishi Kapoor in What could have been a hard- his girlfriend Eva Mendes are his relationship” but Mendes is not an outrageous idea? Think of Nikhil Advani’s D Company which hitting interface is drastically diluted ready, reports aceshowbiz.com. Coff ee With D as a boys’ day was about a bunch of RAW offi cers with words and sentences beeped Gosling hopes having another out with Dawood, and you yanking Dawood out of his hideout. out by the censor. This is a satire baby will make Mendes believe Iwill actually enjoy the implausible Years of playing the romantic that is meant to off end none. It there is no romance in his goings on. loverboy made Rishi Kapoor’s steers miraculously clear of vulgarity relationship with Emma Stone. This is a what-if idea carried to Dawood look like a plump brat. while negotiating a bumpy ride from “Ryan keeps insisting that an extreme of satirical eventuality Zakir Hussain is both sinister Mumbai to Karachi. there’s nothing going on with but laced with lots humour and and satirical. Pankaj Tripathy as Coff ee With D is like an unfi nished Emma and is hoping that a baby saved from a catastrophic plunge to Dawood’s right-hand man shows unpolished version of what could will make Eva see how committed inanity by actors who know how to a rare understanding of how funny have been a rollicking run-in into he is to her,” the source told hold the dialogues even when the the business of extortion can be a ruminative session between National Enquirer. words run all over the place. when the man in-charge has a India’s biggest fugitive and loudest “But Eva is fed up because she Coff ee With D suff ers from a phone that needs constant re- journalist. If only it had been feels like Ryan has turned her into a fundamental fl aw. It presumes charging. allowed more leg-space to lunge in TENSE TIES: Eva Mendes, left, with baby-making machine,” the source that a fi lm about a clash between And Anjana Sukhani as Grover’s the lap of the ludicrous. — IANS Ryan Gosling. added. — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, January 22, 2017 COMMUNITY New dig shows disposable cups have a long history
Rode takes notes at a dig in the courtyard. Holger Rode, archaeologist, sorts pieces of old tiles at a dig in the courtyard of Wittenberg's battered old castle. Behind him is the castle chapel.
Some had elaborate patterns tiles are testament to the unusual By Thomas Schoene rollered onto the surfaces, others decoration of the castle at that were decorated with masks, and the time. colours varied from green to grey “They belong to the few ou might have thought and reddish brown. surviving pieces which show how disposable cups were “You can see that they were the castle was fi rst decorated,” says a modern invention, only used once,” says Rode. “Their Rode. but in fact they’ve been lordships would have wanted to The tiles have secular and biblical around for hundreds of show people what they could designs and are not dissimilar yearsY – and back in the day they had aff ord.” to those of an oven belonging to a lot more style than today. The cups – or the pieces of Martin Luther, a key fi gure in the Archaeologists at Wittenberg them – have only been found at the Protestant Reformation and who Castle in eastern Germany found castle, not in the nearby town, so is thought to have hammered his layers of broken cups at a recent they were only for the very rich. 95 theses to the door of the castle’s dig, which they believe were simply “It was just for these feasts and chapel in 1517. thrown to the ground by wealthy the cups were specially made for “Those kind of ovens were revellers at feasts when they were them,” says Rode. “All of the nobles incredibly expensive because of the emptied. celebrated like this,” he adds. multi-coloured tiles,” says Rode. Servants would rush to bring The castle was built by the ducal “Luther could only have got the Two excavators pull up bits of old cups and tiles. them fresh cups and on the revelries Anhalt family who lived there until oven as a gift from a wealthy noble would go. 1422, and then afterwards the or cardinal,” says Saxony state “We’ve found a whole layer of Wettin family took over. archaeologist Harald Meller. cups as well as animal bones. They The archaeologists have been The dig has also turned up some ate a lot of game, mostly venison,” excavating since the beginning of colourful fl oor tiles. “In Europe says Holger Rode, who is leading November, before a new sewerage they’re very rare,” says Rode. The the dig at the former castle, which pipe is laid. enamel has worn off , which is has been so often gutted by fi re “What we can prove is that there probably the reason why after a few and smashed that it shows little was a ring wall encircling the whole years of the castle’s renovation they outward trace of its past. site,” says Rode. “We also found the were thrown out of the window as But the rubble in the ground tells rest of the courtyard paving from rubble. its own story. when it belonged to the House of “The enamel simply wasn’t made “Feasts took place here in the Anhalt. The problem is that we’re to be walked on. Apart from that the courtyard in the summer. The cups still missing the usual masonry like tiles would have fallen of fashion. It were then just thrown away, just tower foundations.” probably wasn’t a big deal to replace like people do today with paper The House of Wettin’s Frederick them after a few years with more cups.” III (1463-1525), Elector of Saxony, modern fl ooring,” says Rode. The 15th-century cups found by began building his own castle “Princes had to move with the the archaeologists in Wittenberg on the site of that of his Anhalt times. They couldn’t show off if were very fancy, in order to show predecessors around 1480. they were surrounded by old stuff .” Two smashed cups with archaeologists' notes tucked in them at the how wealthy the aristocracy were. The discovery of colourful oven –DPA Wittenberg castle.