Kutnu Returns

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Thursday, May 12, 2016 Sha’baan 5, 1437 AH

DOHA 30°C—40°C TODAY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 13 PUZZLES 14 & 15 KKutnuutnu returnsreturns Dazzling fashion show pitchforks Turkish COVER blend of silk and cotton STORY that is considered the pinnacle of the art of weaving. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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ote Unquo u te Q If you prick us do Pant 4 PAWS Inaugural Triathlon Pant for Paws 2016, an inaugural event, will be championed DATE: May 20 and led by Live Life Crossﬁ t and supported by a number of we not bleed? If you tickle us TIME: 5:30pm other crossﬁ t boxes and gyms in Doha. A beach triathlon do we not laugh? If you poison us VENUE: InterContinental Doha consisting of three stages: 3hrs duration. do we not die? And if you wrong us Mall Cinema (1): The Trust (2D) (2D) 5.30pm; The Trust (2D) 7.15pm; shall we not revenge? 11am; 24 (Tamil) 1pm; The Perfect Hepta (Arabic) 9pm; Azhar (Hindi) — William Shakespeare Match (2D) 3.45pm; All Roads Lead 11.15pm. To Rome (2D) 5.30pm; Term Life Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3) : All (2D) 7.15pm; The Trust (2D) 9pm; 24 (Arabic) 5.15pm; The Jungle Book (2D) Roads Lead To Rome (2D) 11.15am; (Tamil) 10.45pm. 7.15pm; Hepta (Arabic) 9pm; Jacob’s Term Life (2D) 1pm; Mah - E - Mir Mall Cinema (2): Angry Birds Movie King Of Heaven (Malayalam) 11pm. (Urdu) 2.45pm; Kangar Hoppiena (2D) 11.30am; Angry Birds Movie Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1) : (Arabic) 5.30pm; Hepta (Arabic) (2D) 1.15pm; Angry Birds Movie (2D) Angry Birds Movie (2D) 11.30am, 1.30, 7.30pm; Term Life (2D) 9.45pm; Community Editor 3, 4.45pm; Captain America. Civil 3.15 & 5pm; The Jungle Book (2D) Hellions (2D) 11.30pm. Kamran Rehmat War (2D) 6.30pm; Captain America. 6.45pm; Captain America. Civil War Asian Town Cinema: Jacobinte Civil War (2D) 9pm; Hellions (2D) (2D) 8.30 &11pm. Swargarajyam (Malayalam) 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, e-mail: [email protected] 11.30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2) 8.30, 9, 10pm 12 & 1am; 24 (Tamil) 1, 4, Telephone: 44466405 Mall Cinema (3): Term Life (2D) : Azhar (Hindi) 11.15am; The Trust 7, 9, 10pm & 1am; Baaghi (Hindi) 12.45 Fax: 44350474 11.15am; Azhar (Hindi) 1pm; Kangar (2D) 2pm; The Perfect Match (2D) & 3.15pm; Azhar (Hindi) 12.45, 5.45 & Hoppiena (Arabic) 3.15pm; Hepta 3.45pm; All Roads Lead To Rome 11.30pm. Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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KSQ Vasanthotsava lifestyle. Join us on May 20 at 7pm at the Aspire are committed to providing a safe, fun and 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks exemplifying Karnataka Sangha Qatar, an expatriate Zone Warm Up Track. The untimed race is skill-based experience for kids between the each and every artist’s unique artistic language association for the community hailing from approximately 5km of fun, where runners make ages of four and 14. We have a dedicated team and methodology will be displayed in individual the south Indian state of Karnataka, is all their way around both an indoor and outdoor of specialist kid’s coaches and classes and galleries. set to celebrate its annual cultural event course, giving participants an exclusive chance activities are safe, planned, progressive, active, Vasanthotsava tomorrow at Al Maha Boys to discover locations and areas of Aspire Zone creative, inclusive and designed to maximize Cultural Diversity festival Academy. KSQ President H KMadhu informed they would not normally see. participation of all children by off ering a variety DATE: Until May 31 that this year’s celebrations will witness a of activities. TIME: 7:30-9pm unique combination of knowledge, music and UB40 Live in Doha VENUE: Katara Beach comedy. The highlights of programme are DATE: Tomorrow Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals Over 20 countries from all over the world are Quiz (Thatt antha heli fame) by Quiz master TIME: 8pm DATE: May 31-June 1 showcasing their traditions and heritage. Dr N Someshwar who has completed around VENUE: Intercontinental, Doha TIME: 8am 3,000 episodes for Chandana DD channel, UB40, one of the world’s most iconic reggae VENUE: Doha Marriott Hotel Al Gannas musical extravaganza by Veena Varuni (Veena pop bands, will give their live performance ADLQatar’s 6th Annual Symposium: Anti- DATE: Until Oct 30 instrument player) along with her troupe at Doha’s Intercontinental Beach (West Bay Doping in Humans and Animals: Parallels TIME: 9am -11:30am (music) who have given 5,000 shows. Ramesh Lagoon) on Friday, May 13. Doors open 7pm, and Divergences: As with doping in humans VENUE: Al Gannas Society Begar, writer & theatre artiste and mimicry Gopi show starts 8pm with guest DJ’s. to enhance sporting performance, similar Al Gannas Association is participating in (comedy) will also entertain the crowd. interventions to ensure outcome in competition the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by The gates will open from 4 pm onwards and Conference & Recruitment Fair are also apparent in animals (horses, dogs, organising many activities for the students for more details contact Sunil K-55036012, DATE: Tomorrow camels). Practices such as administrations of every Monday and Wednesday of the week. Subramanya-55641025, Swarup-55546791 and TIME: 8:30am steroids, inorganic substances such as cobalt, as These activities include explanations on Kruthika-55095361 VENUE: City Center Rotana, Conference well as, gene doping may be far more prevalent hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons and Centre amongst competing animals. preys, in addition to workshop on how to carry Interpretations Art Exhibition For all you talented women with ambitions a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of goat & DATE: May 26- June 6 and aspirations, who are currently trying to Shifting Sands camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic coff ee, TIME: 10am- 9pm start, re-start or kick-start your career here DATE: Until July 7 etc. VENUE: Katara Art Center, Building 5 in Doha, How Women Work has created a VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Museum, The International School of London conference for you. Alsamariyah Qatari Agricultural Product Yards Qatar’s Visual Arts Department inaugural MA students of UCL Qatar are organising and DATE: Until June 30 exhibition will take place in the Katara Arts Dance Classes with Salsa n Candela curating an exhibition as part of UCLQurates. VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al Khor, Center from May 26– June 6. The works of VENUE: Hilton Hotel-West Bay In the very recent past, Qatar has undergone Al Wakrah the ‘Interpretation’ exhibition represents Salsa n Candela off ers variety of dance classes a signifi cant transformation; through these The Ministry of Environment has opened a wide range of ages and stages of artistic for kids and adults at Hilton Hotel, Eforea Spa developments, people have had to adapt to the the 4th season of Qatari agricultural development and are selected from the school’s Studio, such as Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Swing, changing landscape in which they live. product yards for selling locally produced IB Middle Years and Diploma Years Programmes Tango and Greek classes. Price at QR 60 per fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish and students. It is through sensory exploration and class per person. Yamativo Salsa Classes livestock. Work in these yards will continue interaction that students learn to explore their DATE: Every Monday for seven months. The yards will operate feelings and confi rm their understanding of the Ramadan Bazaar 2016 TIME: 7pm three days a week on Thursdays, Fridays and world through the senses. Sri Lankan Majlis Qatar (SLMQ), for the fi rst VENUE: Radisson Blu Saturdays from 7am to 5pm, with livestock time will host Ramadan Bazaar 2016 tomorrow, It’s always fun and always challenging. Let’s vendors in Al Mazrooa operating at the Karting & Mini Moto Track from 3pm to 10pm at Staff ord Sri Lankan meet and learn some moves every Monday same times throughout the week. DATE: May 12- July 1 School premises. The event will have a free night. You don’t need to do anything, just join TIME: 6:30pm medical camp, shopping stalls, food and drinks, us. Level 1 (intermediate level) 7pm and for VENUE: Losail International Circuit homemade foodstuff , cake & sweets stalls, beginner level 8pm. Be there are Raddison Blu FOODIE CHOICE Starting tomorrow, the Karting and Mini hand crafts, mehendi, games, fund activities Hotel Cabana Club. Moto Track will be open every Thursday and and many more in store for the whole family. RESTAURANT: Me hfi l Friday until July 1 after which the track will close SLMQ invites families of all communities and Spring Exhibition MIA LOCATION: Grand Regal Hotel until further notice. QR100 per session of 15 nationalities to participate and spend a day full DATE: Until July 16 Mehfi l serves an International cuisine for minutes. Helmet mask QR15 – not refundable. of excitement. TIME: 10:30am- 5pm breakfast and lunch and turns into an Indian VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq specialty restaurant for dinner. It off ers Aspire In-Side-Out Fun Run QSports Summer Camp An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese special Indian dishes such as dumpukht DATE: May 20 DATE: June 19-Sept 1 artists, curated by internationally acclaimed biryani, pattar ka gosht and haleem. Guests TIME: 7pm TIME: 8am-1pm New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, visiting Mehfi l can experience traditional VENUE: Aspire Zone VENUE: Al Jazeera Academy will be on view at the QM Gallery Al Riwaq. bangles making and henna design, while Aspire In-Side-Out Fun Run 2016 is an Registration for QSports Summer Camp The exhibition will be the major highlight enjoying warm atmosphere and live exciting way to lead an active and healthy 2016 is now open. QSports summer camps presented in the context of the Qatar China performance of Indian band.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I want to sell my products but before that I’d want to win the hearts of Qatari women” —Rabia Yalcin, Turkish fashion designer

DETERMINED: Turkish fashion designer Rabia Yalcin. Photos by Umer Nangiana

and nobility and was referred to as the Fabric fabric. It is part of history attached with 16th century from Gaziantep in South By Umer Nangiana of the Palace. the Silk Road/Route which signifi es Eastern Turkey and is very popular. “We are A blend of silk and cotton, Kutnu is bringing together peace, stability and the revitalising and reviving this (traditional) considered the pinnacle of the art of weaving, understanding of cultures. We need peace culture. It is very important for us. We ending a message of peace and symbolically it has a great history woven and stability in the world right now,” Ahmet would thus like to continue to unearth all and prosperity across, she into it. ‘Refl ect Your Light with Kutnu’ Demirok, Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar, such hidden treasures,” said the Turkish demonstrated how a contrast of project organised under the patronage of Dr tells Community after the conclusion of ambassador. diff erent colours radiates when Sare Davutoglu, spouse of Prime Minister of the show, attended by a large number of He said the Turkish embassy in Doha put into harmony. Blending the Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu, witnessed its world diplomats and fashionistas from Qatar and often organises events to promote their Straditional symbols of peace with modern premiere in Doha with a dazzling fashion Turkey. culture. Last month there was a Presidential style, Turkish fashion designer Rabia Yalcin show at RitzCarlton. “This is why we want to use these events Symphony Orchestra. They would continue wowed a huge audience at the inauguration Organised in collaboration with Turkish because the world at the moment is going to show diff erent parts of Turkish culture, of ‘Refl ect Your Light with Kutnu’ project in Exporters Assembly (TİM) and the support through a very diffi cult time. We need to both traditional and modern, said Demirok. Doha. of Turkish embassy in Doha, the project bring people together. We would like to ‘Refl ect your light with Kutnu’ is not just Produced in Gaziantep, Turkey since the showcased the grandeur of the Kutnu promote our culture and products as well,” a collection. It is the re-introduction of the 16th century, Kutnu was the fi rst fabric to have fabric, an embodiment of unique values of said Demirok, adding that the fashion show unique historical fabric Kutnu to the world. It the art of printing. An important element of a powerful history, through the colourful was organised fi rst in Qatar and will be taken is a call for ‘peaceful coexistence’ to the world the Silk Road and used in the caftans of the collection by Yalcin. to other countries as well. through the story of Kutnu. Sultans, Kutnu was seen as a symbol of power “The Kutnu is a very traditional Turkish Kutnu, he said, is a product from Dubbed as an intercultural bridge between Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Turkish ambassador Ahmet Demirok, second right, with the designer and models. “The whole concept, in fact, is of peace. The theme represents the loneliness of the mothers who have lost their sons. It reminds the world of the importance of peace in the world ” — Rabia Yalcin

The razzle dazzle on show.

The wardrobe included the bridal and She has used leather, silk and cotton I wanted to give it a place it deserved,” Yalcin ready-to-wear. together with Kutnu. Kutnu is still being explained. produced and being sold in Turkey. The She designs the whole wardrobe. She has the past and the future, the collection production pitch may not be very high clients who call her and place orders for re-positioned Kutnu as a fabric of all times because the process involving manufacturing diff erent dresses and she designs according which passed from Anatolian Seljuks to it takes more eff ort. to their demands which includes ready-to- Ottomans, fi nding life on the looms of the Yalcin admits it was diffi cult putting Kutnu wear, formal and business dresses, bridal and respectful craftsmen of Gaziantep. together with other materials and fabrics. “It others. “The whole concept, in fact, is of peace. is as diffi cult as attaining peace,” she laughs. Rabia Yalçın’s creations represent the The theme represents the loneliness of the The fashion designer said she started synthesis of regional and universal cultures mothers who have lost their sons. It reminds designing from a very early age. The talent from the time of the Ottoman Empire to the Yalcin’s pieces and handmade accessories the world of the importance of peace in the was always there; it was just a matter of time present. Infl uenced by her native country’s reveal intricate embroidery and detail. world. Kutnu reminds us of the past where before it shone through. She was eff ectively history, Rabia’s collections are rooted in the we were all living in unity. Unfortunately designing from the age of fi ve, initially for opulence of the Ottoman rule, a time in which being here. “I would really want to sell my mothers have been the worst suff erers (in herself. dress makers dedicated great time and care products here but before that I would want absence of peace),” Rabia Yalcin, the designer, “People on the street would ask me where into creating lavish wardrobes. to win the hearts of the Qatari women. We tells Community. you got your clothes designed. When I would Her pieces and handmade accessories will take this show to some other countries Talking about the collection, she said she tell them I did it myself, they would ask me to reveal intricate embroidery and detail and may be, in future, I might come back used the rainbow colours in this collection design for them as well. This talent was God- inspired by rich history; these are interwoven here, possibly with some local stores,” said along with some intermediate colours. gifted and I decided to share it with others,” with modern fabric, all fi t for today’s women. the designer. “I wanted to use a contrast of colours just said Yalcin. “I want to give femininity to women. I Emphasising the importance of peaceful to show that there are diff erent colours of She decided to work with Kutnu as she want them to realise their femininity and coexistence, the project will be launched in people in the world and how they look good believed it was a “lonely fabric.” feel the power,” said Yalcin. It was her many countries after Qatar, in accordance together in harmony,” said the designer. “It had great value but it was abandoned. fi rst trip to Doha and she said she liked with ‘Turkey-Discover the Potential’ motto. 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY

Indian ambassador visits Project Qatar Exhibition

Indian ambassador Sanjiv Arora visited Project Qatar Exhibition yesterday and met with off icials of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and representatives of the Indian companies participating in the exhibition. A total of 55 Indian companies, off ering a wide range of products and technologies, are participating in Project Qatar 2016 under the aegis of ASSOCHAM, a national level apex trade and industry body. The exhibition is an annual fixture since 2013.

Sri Lankan school marks Shakespeare Day

Staff ord Sri Lankan School Doha recently marked Shakespeare Day 2016, with its middle school students displaying a variety of dramatic extracts and sonnets. The day is an annual fixture at the school. Students performed excerpts from Shakespeare’s tragedies and comedies, delighting the audience of students and parents. A series of sonnets were also performed by students. Moreover, the outdoor ‘arena’ saw a replica of Shakespeare’s birth house, his wife Anne Hathaway’s abode and a Tudor-style banquet. Students were clad in Tudor attire and the general atmosphere had the aura of Shakespearean England. Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

PEC girls win Qatar Schools Debate League National Championship 2016

PEC Girls’ Wing Team comprising Rameesha Khan, Arooj Haroon and Ayesha Farooq have won the Qatar Schools Debate League National Championship 2016. Principal Nargis Raza Otho and vice- principal Afshan Shahid also attended the final contest and received the champions trophy for the school. The PEC debating team of Ayesha Farooq, Arooj Haroon and Rameesha Khan remained unbeaten throughout the competition. Rameesha was declared the best speaker in the finals. The team was coached by Riff at Tahir.

Nepalese community members remember lost lives

The Khotang Service Society (KSS) have organised an event in memory of the people who lost their lives recently when a passenger bus coming from the eastern region of Khotang to Kathmandu fell into a ravine. The accident in April claimed the lives of 25 people. A large number of people attended the KSS programme. KSS general secretary Rudra Acharya read out the names of the people who died in the accident. All attendees then observed a minute-long silence. Speakers on the occasion urged the Government of Nepal to focus on road safety and arrange road safety awareness programmes. The roads in the region, they said, are worn out and in urgent need of repairs.

Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY

Birla students celebrate Earth Day

Birla Public School students recently participated in Earth Day activities, which were designed to highlight the need to protect Earth from various challenges and threats. Students of middle school of CBSE international curriculum presented a mime on trees and natural resources. Earlier in the day, Grade 3 students presented a medley to middle school students, instructing the audience about pollution and natural resources through banners.

DMIS hosts CBSE Qatar Cluster Badminton 2016-17

The Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) hosted this year’s CBSE Cluster Badminton Competition competition was won by BPS, followed by DPS-MIS and AKIS. recently. Five schools participated in the competition. The Under 19 Boys competition was won by DPS-MIS, followed by DMIS and BPS. The Under 19 The Under 14 Boys competition was won by Birla Public School (BPS), followed by DMIS and MES. Girls competition was won by DPS-MIS, followed by DMIS and BPS. The Under 14 Girls competition was won by BPS, followed by DPS-MIS and Al Khor International Overall, in boys category, BPS stood first with 22 points, followed by DMIS with 19 and DPS-MIS with School (AKIS). 16 points. In the girls category, BPS against stood first with 25 points, followed by DMIS and DPS- The Under 17 Boys competition was won by MES, followed by BPS and DMIS. The Under 17 Girls MIS with 17 points each. Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Second Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week starts on May 15

ercedes-Benz by Sakba Mohammad Hamada Fashion Week in (Kuwait).” Doha will be held “I am extremely thankful to the from May 15 to 17 at management of Mercedes-Benz Shangri-La Hotel Qatar and Nasser Bin Khalid for their MDoha. This was announced at a press continuous support in promoting conference at Shangri-La Hotel fashion, and we look forward to see Doha. this longstanding event positioned Rahat Mansoor, Event Director alongside global counterparts in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, Miami, Berlin and Tokyo, Doha; Mario Von Glen, Head of further cementing its position in Planning, NBK Automobiles; the global fashion industry and Ruwaida Abela, Director of reinforcing Doha as the fashion Communications, Shangri-La capital,” said Mansoor. Hotel Doha; and Fares Gattas, CEO Glahn of NBK Automobiles said: The Luxury Network, attended the “It is through these initiatives press conference. we reiterate the company’s Top models will walk the runway, commitment as supporters of the while guests and VIPs will walk the arts, fashion, sports, education and Red Carpet at 6:30pm on both days. The press conference was held at Shangri-La Hotel Doha. other fi elds. The second edition of The fashion show will follow at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Doha 7:30pm. The organisers said: “This Saher Dia (Lebanon) Gazal Mishra Henry (Qatar) and closing by will witness fashion shows and Held twice a year, Mercedes- season we have over 20 designers (India), Noor Al Mannai (Qatar), Samant Chuhan. designs that are distinguished by Benz Fashion Week Doha has now participating from around the Jana (Qatar) AlMotahajiba (Qatar), “For Day 3, opening by Fahad their creativity and modern touches. become the most eagerly awaited world including some world Frames.Fashion (Qatar) and fi nale by Hussayn (Pakistan), Kara (UAE), Mercedes-Benz continues to be event of the fashion industry in known brands. We are thrilled Kristina Fidelskaya (UAE). Salma Musab (Kuwait), Yousef an expression of one’s particular Qatar, and has continued to exceed to announce our designers for “For Day 2, opening by Lamaz Akbar (Sydney), Mahnoor Ansari lifestyle and the luxury brand expectations with each passing Day 1, Grand Opening by Meriem (Saudi Arabia), Keren Millen, Milly, (Qatar) Invee (Turkey), Shaima refl ects the style that conveys their show, according to the organisers. Belhayat (Morocco) followed by Pinko, Sckali (Qatar), Malia Bennet Royal (Bahrain) and the grand fi nale way of life.”

IABJ celebrates Bihar and Jharkhand Divas

The Indian Association of Bihar & Jharkhand (IABJ) Qatar celebrated Bihar and Jharkhand Divas A large number of Indian community members and leaders attended the evening that also recently at Al Maha Academy School auditorium. featured entertainment, including a fashion show for children, a musical programme performed by The chief guest was Raj Kumar Singh, the deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy. Other an orchestra, and a magic show. embassy off icials, Dinesh Udenia (first secretary) and Dr Mohammad Aleem (third secretary) were IABJ is a socio-cultural non-profit organisation functioning for the community development and guests of honour. welfare of people of Bihar and Jharkhand, among others. The organisation was founded in the IABJ general secretary Afroz Dawar presented the annual report, where he presented details of May of 2000 and is aff iliated to the Indian Cultural Centre. assistance given to community members in the past year. A souvenir titled “Unnati” was also released and distributed to all audience members. 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY MARKETING Centro Capital Doha launches c.taste restaurant

The restaurant promises an intimate yet lively atmosphere.

Seafood lovers can now indulge and enjoy seafood night, every Thursday evening at the restaurant. The restaurant opens every day from 6:30am.

entro Capital Doha, serves a variety of gourmet food and enjoy seafood night, every traditional seafood dishes makes this Centro Capital Doha is only a few Rotana’s most recent prepared by very talented chefs. Thursday evening at the restaurant. an ideal night out for seafood lovers,” minutes away from the city’s major addition in Doha, “It is with great pleasure that we The restaurant promises “one of Medda added. commercial centres, shopping has opened c.taste announce the opening of c.taste to the best value dining options” for c.taste will open every day at destinations and traditional markets. — the all-day dining provide our customers and guests its guests with an endless choice of 6am to provide an exquisite variety The hotel also off ers easy access restaurantC serving a delicious array with an unprecedented experience ﬁ sh, oysters, lobsters, prawns, crabs, of dishes right from breakfast, to Hamad International Airport, of international food for breakfast, and a meal of tasty dishes from all calamari and more. It will also have lunch and dinner before it closes at which is just a short drive away. lunch and dinner. corners of the world prepared by a spectacular atmosphere with the 10:30pm, making it the best place Designed for and around today’s With an intimate yet lively our best chefs,” said Luca Medda, chefs preparing and cooking dishes to savour tasty meals throughout smart travellers, who demand atmosphere, ideal for sampling General Manager of Centro Capital live in front of the guests. the day. functionality and aff ordability a tempting selection of culinary Doha, while speaking on the “Every Thursday, guests can dive Conveniently located in Bin without compromising on comfort, delights, the restaurant off ers buff et occasion. in and taste the freshest catch of Mahmoud district on Al Jazeera Centro combines a modern aesthetic in addition to an a la carte menu that Seafood lovers can now indulge the day. A selection of popular and Street, in the heart of the capital, with cutting edge conveniences. Lucky winner gets prize from Malabar Gold & Diamonds

Manoj, one of the lucky winner of “Malabar Gold & Diamonds-Win Up to QR1.5 million worth gold coins” receives the prize of 250 gold coins from Yahiya Gafoor, deputy branch head, LuLu hypermarket on D Ring Road. Other off icials from Malabar Gold & Diamonds are also seen. Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 MOTORING COMMUNITY New MINI Convertible promises more fun, fresh air

pen-top driving fun The interior is designed with in the world’s only horizontally structured cockpit, premium convertible circular or elliptical contours for in the small car displays, air vents and door trim segment has advanced elements as well as high-quality Oto the next stage. The new MINI colour and material combinations Convertible is now on sale in on the steering column, central showrooms across the Middle East. instrument with new functions, The open-top 4-seater went on sale optional LED lighting display and at importer showrooms this week – a start/stop button at the toggle with elegantly stretched lines and switch bar. Sophisticated in more a noticeable increase in sporty fl air, ways than one, the all-new MINI the matured product substance Convertible is also smart when it of the new MINI generation is comes to space. It now boasts a available in two engine variants: 215-litre boot, which grows to even Cooper S and Cooper. more with the seats down. The Easy The new MINI Convertible is Load Function also pushes up the presented with a wide range of roof base to make getting your stuff exclusive equipment features in and out a lot easier. The all-new for open-air pleasure. Its fully MINI Convertible comes in two automatic soft top is purely engine variants of MINI TwinPower electrically powered and is also Turbo Technology where there is a available as a MINI Yours roof ON SALE: The new MINI Convertible. 3-cylinder petrol engine with 100 complete with unique integrated kW/136 hp for the MINI Cooper Union Jack graphics. Options and suspension technology, an hood in less than 20 seconds, even MINI design features, the MINI Convertible and a 4-cylinder petrol include the Always Open Timer, extremely rigid body structure and when driving. Its fully automatic Convertible is further enhanced engine with 141 kW/192 hp for a concept which allows drivers the now fully integrated rollover soft top – purely electrically with circular headlamps and rear the MINI Cooper S Convertible, to track how long they drive with protection. Additionally, the powered for the fi rst time – is also lights with chrome surrounds, alongside with options of 6-speed the roof down; automatic air exclusive and elegant model comes available as a MINI Yours roof hexagonal radiator grille, black Steptronic transmission or 6-speed conditioning with convertible equipped with a 3-in-1 convertible complete with unique integrated peripheral body surround, side Steptronic sports transmission. mode, and the MINI Connected top where the vehicle roof can be Union Jack graphic. turn indicator elements and a large The second John Cooper Works rain warning function. up, down or used as a sunroof, The MINI Convertible exterior selection of body fi nishes including model of the latest generation will In order to ensure that driving opening a gap of ca. 40cm to let design comprise a balance between the variant of Caribbean Aqua additionally arrive to showrooms fun on the sunny side is both agile the breeze in. Quick and quiet, the top-class elegance and sporty metallic that is being presented across the Middle East in and safe, there is cutting-edge drive electrical mechanism opens the fl air. Maintaining the classic here for the fi rst time. September 2016. Toyota scores with 2 wins at MECOTY

oyota has once again redesign of one of the world’s best- vehicles.” achieved success in the known and best-loved nameplates Since its debut in 1982 and 2016 Middle East Car with numerous changes in response subsequent evolution over six of the Year (MECOTY) to customer demands and feedback generations, Camry has come to Awards, the premier to exceed all their expectations. The be embraced by people around the annualT award for the region’s latest Hilux model while improving world for its excellent performance, automotive industry, winning the on the model’s characteristic ride quality and its high level of award in the ‘Best Midsize Sedan’ ruggedness and performance, also QDR. The car has established category for its popular Camry impressed the judges by being more an unshakeable presence in the model, while also securing the ‘Best occupant-focused and easier to standard mid-size sedan market – Midsize Truck’ award for the Hilux. drive than ever before. both in the Middle East and around The awards were chosen by a Expressing his delight for this the globe – selling more than 15 jury of 12 independent motoring win, Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief million units worldwide. journalists from leading automotive Representative of Middle East The car features a new 2.5-litre publications throughout the Middle & North Africa Representative four-cylinder engine that produces East. Offi ce, Toyota Motor Corporation, 178 horsepower and 235 NM of Toyota raised the bar in the said, “Winning both these awards torque coupled with a 6-speed Toyota Camry mid-size sedan segment with a bold is a signifi cant achievement automatic transmission, allowing redesign of the Toyota Camry to and refl ects the success of our it to deliver best-in-class engine designed for those who dare to be petrol engines, or a 2.4-litre diesel add a new chapter in the illustrious approach in developing vehicles performance and quietness. bold, and combines refi nement and engine, and in 4WD and 2WD history of the world’s most popular that have an emotional appeal The new Toyota Camry blends performance like never before. choices. The new transmission mid-size sedan. With a striking while surpassing expectations on an evolution of the car’s values The all-new Toyota Hilux translates into enhanced fuel new design, new model grades and the rational element with better – such as comfort, effi ciency, features tougher refreshed styling, economy fi gures of up to 15 per more dynamic handling, the new quality, durability and reliability. reliability and safety – with a more a newly developed frame structure, cent over the last generation model puts the Camry in a league From the design to the overall appealing design and engaging an SUV-like interior and better core Hilux – depending on the choice of of its own which was illustrated by driving experience both in terms driving experience. The new, performance to deliver the best petrol or diesel engines – while the the decision of the judging panel to of performance and comfort, we upscale interior features premium, results in its class. It now features redesigned tougher rear suspension select it as the best in its category. have managed to create a strong soft-touch materials throughout a 6-speed automatic transmission makes for better reliability to The introduction of the eighth impact in terms of the Camry and the spacious cabin, and advanced making it more effi cient and more support the Hilux’s enhanced deck generation of the Hilux in the the Hilux. We would like to take this instrumentation with intuitive economical while boasting the usability and towing capacity. It Middle East adds to its stellar opportunity to thank our customers controls helps keep the driver’s eyes lowest total cost of ownership in is also equipped with a vast array reputation over the years for its for their support and feedback, safely on the road ahead. With its its segment. Available in single and of safety features that highlight quality, durability and reliability which have played an integral part striking hood lines and statement- double cabins, the all-new Hilux Toyota’s focus on occupant and (QDR). The new model is a complete in helping us create ever better making front grille, the car is comes in 2-litre and a 2.7-litre pedestrian protection. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC

ProjectTimeOff .com Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 5 easy ways to reduce digital eyestrain

echnology can be beautiful thing. specifically designed to protect against blue It has expanded our worlds and and violet light waves, these solutions help our minds, connecting people users better and more comfortably view the in a way they’ve never been world. before. But if you’re regularly usingT mobile devices, it’s possible you’re Put your phone down before bed one of 70 percent of U S adults who suffer Avoid looking at bright screens two to from digital eyestrain. And if you’re using three hours before bed so your body and technology before bed, you’re probably eyes can “power down,” and help you start suffering from the sleep- and heath- the essential nightly restoration process altering effects of blue light. that is sleep. Blue light, which helps us see digital screens clearly in the daytime, is emitted Hack your sleep from things you use every day: cell phones, When sleeping, try to make sure all tablets, laptop and desktop computers, digital devices are completely off. Sleeping and even TVs and digital billboards. And in a completely dark room has been shown consistent exposure can cause disruptions to improve recovery and restoration from in your circadian rhythm and sleep the day’s activities, allowing you to feel patterns, especially if you’re exposed to more rested in the morning. blue light before bedtime. The poor sleep quality caused by these disruptions has Get out in the sun been associated with a myriad of health Exposing yourself to lots of bright light issues, from diabetes to heart disease. during the day will acclimate your body Our technology consumption isn’t to the cycle of being alert and present expected to decline anytime soon, but we throughout the day, and improve your still need our eyes to function properly to body’s ability to sleep at night. experience and interact with the world. Below are some tips that can help you Go for the 20-20-20 solution maintain your health while using modern Every 20 minutes, look away from technology: your screen for 20 seconds and focus on something that’s 20 feet away. This gives Make sure you have the right tools Vision created an entire portfolio of world. From Digital Lens, which helps to your eyes time to adjust and refocus, For those who wear glasses or any kind products to help users maintain optimal combat digital eyestrain and support screen reducing fatigue. of vision correction solution, Carl Zeiss eye health while interacting with our digital viewing, to Duravision BlueProtect which is © Brandpoint

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

There is only so much you can do to help someone Aries before it If you can’t help but get caught up in someone else’s whirlpool of As much as you love to talk and often make mountains out of becomes a part time job — one you definitely don’t have time for. dramas today, make sure there is an EXIT sign somewhere nearby molehills, sometimes honesty really is the best policy twins. bulls.

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

As long as you feel you have tried to do everything in your power Unless you really want to try to push something through today Leos, Sometimes you have to know when you throw in the towel and give to help someone who seems unable to help him or herself Cancers, you are much better leaving it alone until there is a much better up Virgos. Which isn’t always so easy for you — as you do like to you don’t have to feel guilty in any way. astrological energy around to try and accomplish your goal. think you are a master of getting things done.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You are in a very prosperous position Librans, as long as you bide If you feel antsy today, keep in mind that with Mars the planet of Be open to suggestions and help today Sags. Even if you really don’t your time and don’t get ahead of yourself. Keep in mind that with energy and stimulation out of phase in your 2nd house of self– want to listen to what anyone else has to say...there might be some Mercury and Mars both out of phase, now is not the time to embark esteem and self–worth, you may very well feel as if nothing you do hidden gems of wisdom in there Sags. on anything new. seems to work out the way you want it to work out. It will — just give it time. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

If you don’t want to do something today but feel that you really Sometimes time spent alone makes you a better person to hang Don’t make promises you know you won’t be able to keep today, ’ought to’ do it, ask yourself why do you feel obligated? Is it out of a around with. With Mars, the planet of energy out of phase in your Pisces. Mercury is out of phase in your friendship, hopes and wishes feeling of obligation a.k.a. guilt or something else? friendship, hopes, dreams and wishes zone, you might prefer your zone, making this one of those times when you may say the words own company to pretty much everyone else’s right now. but in reality, you can’t be of much use at all. 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe Islands

CAPRI GUAM OAHU CORFU IBIZA RHODES CORSICA JAMAICA SAMOS CRETE JAVA SARDINIA CUBA JERSEY SICILY CYPRUS LEMNOS SKYE DELOS MAJORCA TRINIDAD ELBA MALTA Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Act (4) 1. Manager (8) 3. British money (8) 2. Dead (7) 8. Ceremony (4) 4. Sultry (6) 9. Outlook (8) 5. Annoyance (10) 11. Suitably (12) 6. Perfect (5) 13. Equipment (6) 7. Entrance (4) 14. Hamper (6) 10. Charming (10) 17. Pompous (4-8) 12. N.C.O. (8) 20. Stratagem (8) 15. Building (7) 21. Permit (4) 16. Troops (6) 22. Unwearying (8) 18. Bury (5) 23. Obligation (4) 19. Absorbed (4) Cryptic Clues

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ACROSS DOWN 1 Play group (4) 1. What the lost horse-shoe was made 3. Continues to make money (8) of? (4-4) 8. Frisk a bowls team captain (4) 2. Raced round the edge and made a 9. Note a hundred still in a mistake (7) trance (8) 4. Of national interest (6) 11. I can’t promise to make 5. Eliminating a stage in making a suit Yesterday’s Solutions changes. Curses! (12) (7,3) 13. Sends for instructions (6) 6. Point to a number consumed (5) QUICK: CRYPTIC: 14. Much time and trouble is 7. Discharge wine (4) Across: 1 Magnificent; 9 Emulate; 10 Begin; Across: 1 Short notice; 9 Leander; 10 Revue; taken in its drafting (6) 10. A help to those lacking sound 11 There; 12 Elevate; 13 Relate; 15 Chides; 18 11 Caste; 12 Observe; 13 Oboist; 15 Finder; 18 17. He’s still on his feet though he sense (7,3) Secular; 20 Noble; 22 Manly; 23 Nemesis; 24 Rat-trap; 20 Edict; 22 Scion; 23 Artisan; 24 may not know it (12) 12. Bridge-heads? (8) Wealthiness. Asseverates. 20. Interval at recent variety (8) 15. Any evil simply expressed (7) Down: 2 Abuse; 3 Nearest; 4 Feeler; 5 Cable; Down: 2 Heads; 3 Redress; 4 Narrow; 5 Tares; 21. Half-built residence? (4) 16. Workshop occupied by strikers (6) 6 Niggard; 7 Venturesome; 8 Intersperse; 14 6 Covered; 7 Place of rest; 8 Penetrating; 14 22. The times we live in (8) 18. A sign that your car’s not working? License; 16 Hangman; 17 Trench; 19 Loyal; 21 Or tails; 16 Inertia; 17 Opiate; 19 Range; 21 23. They may look right to (2,3) Basis. Issue. superiors (4) 19. Vegetable head (4) 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY REVIEWS A dramatically atmospheric deja vu

Set in Wyoming just after the Madsen) and ex-Confederate By Troy Ribeiro civil war, on a wintry day, bounty General Sanford Smithers (Bruce hunter, John Ruth (Kurt Russell) Dern). also known as the “Hangman” With their lives inter-linked, FILM: The Hateful Eight is on his way to the town of Red these eight men realise that “one CAST: Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Rock, escorting a fugitive Daisy of the fellows is not the person, he Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) says, he is”. Trust issues give rise DIRECTION: Quentin whom he intends seeing hanging to a bout of instigation and what Tarantino from the rope. They are travelling follows is mayhem. in a six-horse stagecoach driven by With a run time of two hours and uentin Tarantino has OB (James Parks). 47 minutes, the journey is leisurely, made enough fi lms Enroute, they encounter bounty as well as tedious. The fi rst half for us to refl ect on his hunter and ex-soldier, Major sets the mood, which is generic style. His latest fi lm, Marquis Warren (Samuel L Jackson) and calm in nature, but it is in the The Hateful Eight, is a and Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins) second half, in which Tarantino’s Qskillfully crafted and who happens to be the newly- expected trademarks and stylistic well-executed fi lm. It is certainly appointed Sheriff of Red Rock. fl ourishes appear with a bang, not his feeblest eff ort, but it is Before they get to their amidst a literal haze of blood, certainly far from his best. destination a blizzard forces bullets and brains. Essentially, a chamber drama, them to take shelter at Minnie’s The violence is bloody and is designed in his typical chapter Haberdashery. Here, by as compelling as the mystery that format and narrated in a non-linear happenstance they meet four more surrounds the neo-noir characters, manner, it is closer in structure to strangers — Bob “The Mexican” albeit under-developed. The his debut fi lm than any other fi lm (Demian Bichir), Oswaldo Mobray performances, for the most part, he has done. (Tim Roth), Joe Gage (Michael are fantastic. — IANS Sweet and endearing A predictable end energy that will introduce a By Rick Bentley new generation of fans to this someone who was locked in a cage. gang, while adhering to the deep By Rick Bentley When Lorelei (Jessica Brown Findlay), an aerialist with emotions that Schulz infused into whom Igor is smitten, falls, he fi xes her broken collarbone FILM: The Peanuts Movie his work. using only a pocket watch. Victor Frankenstein (James (animation) What made this offbeat group FILM: Victor Frankenstein McAvoy) sees the potential in the hunchback and helps VOICES: Noah Schnapp, of children so special was that CAST: James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliff e, Jessica Brown Igor escape. Hadley Belle Miller, Bill Melendez they were a relatable vehicle for Findlay In a transformation that is so absurd that it fringes DIRECTION: Steve Martino addressing life lessons. Schulz DIRECTION: Paul McGuigan on farce, Frankenstein cures Igor of his hunchback and built his tales around a kid with stooped-over walk in a matter of minutes. A bath and hen it comes a round head who brands himself r Frankenstein’s eff orts to create life out of haircut later and the social leper Igor has transformed to The Peanuts a loser. But he emphasised that a mismatched pieces ended in disaster. Eff orts himself into a man fi t for high society. Movie, it’s all person’s worth is not measured in by director Paul McGuigan to create the Frankenstein has a grand plan to create life out of death, good and no grief. public accomplishments but by movie Victor Frankenstein out of mismatched but it’s Igor who has the skill and knowledge — somehow The animated the way they conduct themselves. pieces results in the same disastrous ending. garnered through mucking stalls and being beaten by Wfilm from the company that That’s a point that is repeated in DThe latest big-screen adaptation of the Mary Shelley fellow circus people — to make the experiment work. produced Rio and Ice Age is a this film. novel looks at the familiar story through the eyes of As if the Igor story line wasn’t absurd enough, loving tribute to the characters Director Steve Martino and Frankenstein’s assistant, Igor (Daniel Radcliff e). Why the screenwriter Max Landis takes the life out of the rest first introduced through the writer Bryan Schulz use that movie is named for the monster maker and not his loyal of Shelley’s classic story by the transformation of creative talents of Charles Schulz. central theme as the base for assistant is just the fi rst of a long line of miscues. Frankenstein. The point of the original story was that it It has a colourfulness and delivering all of the important Igor has grown up in a circus where the hunchback has wasn’t the creature Frankenstein created who was the real characters from this been the victim of constant inhuman treatment. Despite monster. Landis opts to make Frankenstein a sympathetic comic strip world. being treated with less respect than a mongrel dog, Igor character and so all of the philosophical elements about They have laced the has somehow educated himself to the point where he’s the good and evil are lost. movie with all of the circus doctor. He’s quite articulate and socially adept for To create some sort of tension, the creature brought to wonderful characters life by Frankenstein must by default be the villain. That Schulz created to show guts the original intent and leaves this latest take nothing the good in mankind. more than a B-grade horror movie. Linus continues to be McGuigan has created a beautiful look, including a the voice of reason. massive laboratory for Frankenstein. But, because the Sally represents the story is so lifeless, having all of the gorgeous sets is like courage of youth. Pig- putting a tuxedo on a corpse. Pen exudes confidence McAvoy tries to breathe life into the story, but he never despite his unkempt creates one distinct approach. There are moments when appearance. Frankenstein looks like a mad man; other times he is The Peanuts Movie a heartbroken soul. The lack of consistency leaves the works as a sweet and character without direction. endearing animated The idea of looking at the story from Igor’s point of film that will keep view could have worked had Landis not taken so many youngsters entertained. shortcuts. Having Igor be a brilliant mind and doctor with It’s the depth that no training takes a massive leap of faith. Then the quick the filmmakers bring physical transformation extends the leap beyond reason. — coupled with a What pulls the plug on the fi lm is Radcliff e. He never reverence for the source sells the character as either an abused circus worker or material — that will medical genius. And, the romantic angle fails miserably give it broader appeal. because Radcliff e looks so young that Findlay looks like -The Fresno Bee/MCT she’s old enough to be his mother. Victor Frankenstein lumbers to its predictable end, DVDs courtesy: carried by a bad script, off -the-mark casting and few Saqr Entertainment signs of life. -The Fresno Bee/MCT Stores, Doha Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Aishwarya Rai Bachchan still cherishes her first Cannes trip

ishwarya Rai Bachchan’s tryst with the The mother of one, who is the brand ambassador Cannes Film Festival began with Devdas of L’Oréal Paris, will represent the cosmetic giant at and she will be completing 15 years of the upcoming edition of the film festival, scheduled going to the prestigious film fest this to be held until May 21. year. The actress says she still cherishes She will walk the red carpet on May 13 and 14. herA first outing at the gala, adding that no one “in the Reminiscing about the time at the gala, the Jazbaa world can take away that” from her. star said: “It was a night screening...we always heard Devdas, inspired by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s about how the duration of our cinema can sometimes 1901 novel, featured Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas, be a bit overwhelming for the audience beyond the Aishwarya as Paro and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi. shores and Devdas by that measure is a long film. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial was a “They made the reception so wonderful by actually cinematic marvel with revelry of dance, music creating this little ride up in a horse carriage ... The hoopla and a tragic love story splashed with myriad three (Aishwarya, Shah Rukh and Bhansali) of us emotions. Ask her how has the perspective about went up and we truly felt like we were representing Indian cinema changed at the foreign films festival us. It just felt glorious from the first step on the red with time and she said: “I don’t know how much carpet.” I can underline that or validate that but I would The film was showcased and earned applause in definitely say that my first experience was truly 2002. The wife of actor Abhishek Bachchan became memorable and exceedingly special.” a jury member at the film gala in 2003. She then took “It wasn’t for an individual but the entire team of her talent overseas by working in Hollywood starting Devdas and it meant a lot to us because it was quite with Bride & Prejudice in 2004. unexpected. Because we were showcasing our film Aishwarya, who will next be seen on the silver and getting that kind of reception that we did was screen on Sarbjit, shared that the response was more truly overwhelming,” Aishwarya told IANS. than overwhelming. She added: “So the first makes it so memorable She said: “If I remember correctly we got at least imagine to have first experience and one like that ten minute applause continuously after that ... so that is something and I don’t think anyone in the it meant the world to us ... it was by far the most world can take away from us and that is something touching and overwhelming experience for us that will always make us feel thankful for having that because like I said it was quite the unexpected and LONG WAY: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan experience for us to cherish and recount forever.” immensely pleasurable.” — IANS

Cinema has no language, but also an actor. “As an actor I MAMI a perfect platform says Prosenjit Chatterjee have challenged myself. I have for upcoming talent: done 300 commercial fi lms and Ranveer Bengali fi lm superstar Prosenjit then I shifted myself and started Chatterjee, who has been in doing two to three fi lms in a year Bollywood’s livewire actor showbiz for over three decades, and it was a challenge to myself. Ranveer Singh, who has launched says cinema has no language. I am not just a star, I am an actor Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film “I have been working in Bengali too,” he added. Festival’s brand new look with a cinema for so long and I have Prosenjit, known for his shoutout to fi lmmakers across worked here in Mumbai also. I think performances in Rituparno Ghosh’s the world in its Call for Entries after doing 340 fi lms, I have realised Chokher Bali and Dosar, cut his fi lm, says the festival is a perfect that cinema has no language, no teeth in 1968 as a child artist with platform for upcoming talent. matter where ever you come from director Jagannath Chatterjee’s In the fi lm, Ranveer is making the process of fi lmmaking remains Chhotto Jignasha, in which his a multilingual call for fi lmmakers the same,” Prosenjit told IANS. father Biswajeet played the lead. to send their entries for the fi lm “You need camera, actors etc. Later in 1983, he returned as a festival. “Our city needs and so the process is the same. Maybe full-fl edged actor with Duti Pata deserves a cultural event like this. the fi lms will be big if I do a and has remained on top of the It’s a great platform for upcoming Hollywood fi lm but the process will Bengali fi lm industry ever since. talent and I am absolutely delighted be the same. Of course the budget, Prosenjit also stars in Traffi c, that I could do my bit for the economy varies,” he added. which features Manoj Bajpayee, festival and our city!” Ranveer said Prosenjit, who has a huge fan Jimmy Sheirgill, Parambrata in a statement. following in the Bengali fi lm Chatterjee among others. The fi lm The fi lm has been directed by industry, says he is not just a star, released on May 6. — IANS fi lmmaker Rohan Sippy, who is also on the board of directors of IN SOLIDARITY: Ranveer Singh the festival. Sippy not only lent his talent and time to the fi lm but this year with new sections, The new identity represents the also threw open the doors of his screenings and special activities. wide array of styles, events and production house to put resources “We want our festival to be a people who are associated with it, into the fi lm. showcase for the best cinema talent as well as the city that it calls home. “Now when there is a staggering in India. We want fi lmmakers from The new logo, “Fishing For Talent,” amount of new content being every corner of the country to send encapsulates that. created every day, it is more us their fi lms. So I’m grateful to “In its 18th year, and we wanted important than ever to have a Ranveer Singh for taking time out to celebrate this achievement with a platform to present your work. to champion this by starring in our fresh logo. Our new identity aims to Even the smallest opportunities Call For Entries fi lm. He gave us his refl ect the openness, inclusiveness can go a long way...It’s great to be a time, his talent and his unbelievable and vitality of Mumbai, and show part of this process and help build energy,” Anupama Chopra, festival how we take pride in being rooted this wonderful fi lm festival,” Sippy director, MAMI said. while embracing cultures from all added. The new identity of the Academy, over the world. We are inspired by The 18th edition of fi lm festival is that extends to the festival was our island city, and this logo is a scheduled to start from October 20 envisioned to refl ect the festival’s tribute to its unfl agging energy!” and will go on till October 27. The outlook — an amalgamation of Kiran Rao, Chairperson, MAMI, MAKING A POINT: Prosenjit Chatterjee fi lm festival will get more interesting Indian aesthetics and global appeal. added. — IANS 18 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY MUSIC Peter Wolf shares his Cure for Loneliness lucrative gig. He formed the J By Greg Kot Geils Band in 1967 and served as singer, songwriter, spokesman and sometime manager in a 17-year eter Wolf has seemingly run. Along the way he was married had it all. He’s topped to actress Faye Dunaway, and sold the charts and headlined millions of records, including hits arenas as the singer with such as Love Stinks, Centerfold and the J Geils Band, and Freeze-Frame. But beyond those Pis in the midst of a long-running near-novelty songs, there was a solo career that recently saw the strong layer of blues and roots release of his eighth studio album, music infl uences that never left A Cure for Loneliness (Concord). him. But he still sees his life as one long “People would bring 45s to a apprenticeship. He got into music party in a box, or we’d be sitting to hang out with and learn from the around the house and one of my musicians and singers he admired, joys was putting on music that and he’s still getting his wish. would keep the evening moving,” “I got to work with Muddy he says. “I’d play Merle Haggard, (Waters), John Lee (Hooker), Little Richard, Muddy Waters, and Aretha (Franklin), Merle (Haggard), somehow it worked, the moods Neko Case, Shelby Lynne, Little blended, even if the genres didn’t. Milton, Van (Morrison), Bruce I’m always taken aback when (Springsteen) on stage — that’s the somebody who loves blues says payday,” Wolf says. they hate country, or vice versa. A Cure for Loneliness “The great stuff in the ’50s demonstrates how much he’s and ’60s shares so much. Blues learned. It fuses Cajun accordion, and country music were made by country pedal steel, doo-wop working-class people to entertain harmonies, soul grit and rock other blue collar people in juke toughness with the ease of an artist joints or honky tonks, and the blues who has been conversing with those players all were aff ected by country idioms for decades. And its title and vice versa. Muddy used to use speaks to the role music and art my house to hang out in, and he have always played in his life. told me he used to play Gene Autry Wolf grew up in the Bronx, New songs, because he listened to the York, during the ’50s as a budding Grand Ole Opry. There was fusion visual artist. His father was a of the music in the ’40s, ’50s and classical musician who took him ’60s, and I’ve always gone back to to see Louis Armstrong and many that as an inspiration.” of the jazz greats. Wolf also got a Some of Wolf’s best work has fi rsthand look at some of rock ‘n’ appeared on his most recent string roll’s founders, from Buddy Holly of albums — Sleepless (2002), to Fats Domino, in their primes on Midnight Souvenirs (2010) and stage, and tuned into late-night A Cure for Loneliness. They’re a radio from around the country to testament to an artist who, at age hear gospel, doo-wop, bluegrass 70, could just as easily be coasting and blues. All those strains of music on greatest hits tours or Geils have been part of his vocabulary reunions. since boyhood. His transformation “Bands who do greatest hits or from a rock ‘n’ roll fan into a reunion tours, I don’t see anything performer seemed predestined. wrong with that,” he says. “It’s “I was going to art school in just not something I personally Boston, and there was a group of choose to do. I admire people like art students performing at this loft Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn or Van party,” he says. “We had one too Morrison who continue to put out many and one of the guys forgot the good work. There’s a stigma with words to a song they were playing, rock ‘n’ roll — it was created for so I got up and started singing. young people, the participants The response was so immediate. were young people, and it was Painting was totally solitary — considered a novelty. But rock you’re losing it because you don’t ‘n’ roll grew, it became a more know if you’re getting it right or complicated art form and it’s still wrong. In music, you don’t have NO STOPPING: Peter Wolf defi ning itself. In painting, nobody to wait around for a reaction. The says, ‘Well, gee, Picasso, you’re 79, audience tells you right away. The pals included onetime roommate the music stores, there was a lot Hallucinations, I talked our way aren’t you a little too old for this?’ discipline of doing your part is like and future movie director David of excitement — ‘you guys got a into backing up John Lee Hooker. Or, ‘Hey, Duke, Duke Ellington, being an actor in play, and I found it Lynch, had the gift of gab, honed band?’” he says. “It was like putting We opened for the Shirelles, did why are you still out there with the exciting.” as a radio DJ who called himself the together gangs. You would rehearse 30 dates with Velvets. We made band?’ Irving Berlin kept writing Garage rock ruled in the wake of “the Wolfa Goofa.” As a frontman in someone’s garage or basement. enough to eat tuna fi sh and peanut until he was 100. There’s no reason the British invasion, and everyone for an aspiring group of rockers, he Gigs gave you the opportunity butter every day and pay our rent. It to stop if you still love what you do seemed to be in a band or knew was a natural. to play in front of people. When was all we could ask for.” and you’re still learning.” — Chicago someone who was. Wolf, whose “We would gather at clubs, I was with a band called the The joy ride turned into a Tribune/TNS Thursday, May 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Aaron Taylor-Johnson which begins later this week. eyed for The Wall Taylor-Johnson will next be seen onscreen in Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Avengers: Age of Ultron actor Animals alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in talks to Michael Shannon and Amy Adams. star in Doug Liman’s The Wall for The news of the pregnancy was Amazon Pictures. confi rmed just before he was Sources say Taylor-Johnson won scheduled to appear on Jimmy Liman over for the highly coveted Kimmel live!, which is aired on role after several meetings, reports Star World and Star World HD, to variety.com. promote his fi lm The Nice Guys. The Wall will be the fi rst original Amada, which means “beloved” fi lm for Amazon with Liman in Spanish, sounds familiar directing from a script by Dwain because it’s the middle name of Worrell. their fi rst born, Esmeralda Amada Amazon and Taylor-Johnson’s Gosling. It happens to be Mendes’ representatives could not be grandmother’s name and the reached for comment. The fi lm character she played in 2007’s We is described as a deadly cat-and- Own the Night. mouse thriller waged between Mendes and Gosling fell in love an American sniper, played by while fi lming The Place Beyond the Taylor-Johnson, and an Iraqi Pines. They welcomed their fi rst sharpshooter who has him pinned child together in September 2014. down behind a small chunk of News of her second pregnancy broke concrete. FilmNation is handling last month. She was spotted leaving international sales for the fi lm at a building here with a large bag to the 69th Cannes Film Festival, cover her baby bump. — IANS

CONFESSION: Kristen Bell Kristen Bell opens up about depression

ctress Kristen Bell has revealed that she nurse, that she could be susceptible to a “serotonin suffered from depression and anxiety imbalance” and gave her tips on how to combat the from a young age. The 35-year-old feelings of depression. actress, who has daughters Lincoln “(My mom’s) a nurse and she had the wherewithal (three) and Delta (16 months) with to recognise that in herself when she was feeling husbandA Dax Shepard, has admitted that her it and when I was 18 said, ‘If you start to feel like “bubbly” personality stems from a desperation for you are twisting things around you, and you feel people to like her, reports femalefirst.co.uk. like there is no sunlight around you, and you are ROPED IN? Aaron Taylor-Johnson Speaking on the talk show Off Camera with Sam paralysed with fear, this is what it is and here’s how Jones, Bell said: “I’m extremely co-dependent. I you can help yourself’”. shatter a little bit when I think people don’t like While she feels there is still a stigma attached to Mendes, Ryan Gosling welcome second child? me. That’s part of why I lead with kindness and mental illness, Bell insists she isn’t ashamed to ask I compensate by being very bubbly all the time for help if she needs it and still takes medication to Actors Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have reportedly welcomed their because it really hurts my feelings when I know I’m keep her depression and anxiety at bay. second child together. A birth certiﬁ cate obtained by tmz.com states not liked”. “If you do decide to go on a prescription to help that the second child from Mendes’ relationship with Gosling is a baby “And I know that’s not very healthy and I fight it yourself, understand that the world wants to shame girl named Amada Lee Gosling. The document stated that she was born all the time,” she added. you for that, but in the medical community, you on April 29 at 8:03 AM at Providence St. John’s Health Center in Santa The problems run through the Frozen actress’ would never deny a diabetic his insulin. Ever,” she Monica, California. — IANS family and she was advised early on by her mother, a said. — IANS

Brie Larson gets engaged I’m a strict to Alex Greenwald parent: Peter Andre

It’s offi cial! Brie Larson Singer Peter Andre says he is is engaged to her musician a “strict parent” and wants his boyfriend Alex Greenwald. children to talk to him about Larson’s representative “anything”. Andre, who has children confi rmed the news to Junior, 10, Princess, 8, and Amelia, usmagazine.com. According to 2, says he is currently dealing with a source, Greenwald, 36, popped a lot of “attitude” from Junior the question to the Oscar- but fi nds it hard to get mad at the winning actress, 26, during a trip youngster because he knows he to Tokyo in March this year. was very similar at that age, reports Recently, Larson was spotted femalefi rst.co.uk. wearing her new engagement “It’s like Junior’s got this little ring while she was hosting attitude now but he’s still a gent,” American TV show Saturday Andre wrote in his column for new! Night Live on May 7. The couple Magazine. “He actually reminds me a have been dating on and off for lot of myself at his age, which is why several years and Larson gave I fi nd it hard to be mad at him when her fi rst public shout-out to he does silly things. He’s a really cool Greenwald in 2013 during her dude and we’re actually really good winner’s speech for Best Actress friends. for Short Term 12 at the Gotham “Of course I’m a strict parent, but Independent Film Awards. — I’m also someone my kids can talk to IANS FINALLY: Brie Larson about anything,” he added. — IANS DADDY COOL: Peter Andre 20 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 12, 2016 COMMUNITY Top Italian restaurants bag stellar recognition In a first, Ospitalita’ Italiana Diplomas were awarded to 11 Italian restaurants in Qatar for meeting the highest standards of food and service. By Anand Holla

Ambassador of Italy to Qatar, Guido De Sanctis, and Chairperson of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, SETTING THE STANDARD: The chefs and the dignitaries at the event organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night. Palma Libotte, opening the event.

or the fi rst time in Qatar, in a close- on off er, courtesy the live cooking stations followed by France’s 101 and Dubai, which Ospitalita’ Italiana seeks to create knit ceremony on the gardens of of the restaurants – Di Capri, Porcini, La entered the project fi ve years ago and has international awareness about Doha’s the residence of the ambassador of Piazza, Antica Pesa, La Spiga, Papermoon, amassed 32. Italian restaurants being of a very high Italy to Qatar, Ospitalita’ Italiana La Cucina, Italia Mia, and Carluccio. Interestingly, 89% of the certifi ed standard. “The extremely successful Diplomas were awarded to 11 Italian The key purpose of Ospitalita’ restaurants in the world believe that the outcome of the fi rst edition of this event restaurantsF in Qatar for meeting the highest Italiana, a reward that honours the most Ospitalita’ Italiana diploma brought them has put Doha at part with the major capital standards of food and service. authentic Italian restaurants worldwide, an increase in sales. As much as 67% of the cities of the world, and has spurred us on With procedures similar to those is to “enhance the image of authentic enterprises benefi t of advantages in terms of into thinking of holding the second edition, of being awarded a Michelin Star, the Italian restaurants abroad, and ensuring image and reputation of their business. next year, in a more elaborate and grander worldwide project of Ospitalita’ Italiana compliance with quality standards typical De Sanctis pointed out how in Italy the way,” Libotte said. was conceived by the Italian Republic’s of the world-renowned Italian hospitality.” restaurants that are awarded this diploma With Qatar’s fast-growing hospitality institution Unioncamere with the support By recognising real Italian restaurants are considered a cut above the rest, and sector off ering a lot for both tourists and the of IS.NA.R.T. and the Italian Chambers and awarding them the “Golden Q”, the Italians tend to choose restaurants that bear expat community, the restaurant business of Commerce abroad. At an exclusive prestigious Ospitalita’ Italiana label of this symbol at the entrance when travelling in Doha has become very rewarding and event organised by the Italian Chamber of Quality, the idea is to “bring added value abroad. several expats have launched successful Commerce on Tuesday night, the Italian to the Italian food and beverage culture Palma Libotte, Chairperson of the family owned business in this sector, Libotte ambassador Guido De Sanctis awarded abroad.” Italian Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, pointed out. “Italia Mia in Souq Waqif is the Ospitalita’ Italiana Diplomas to 11 De Sanctis explained that this project was told Community, “This constellation of a remarkable example of an Italian family Italian restaurants, and among the around launched in 2009 by the Italian government the fi nest Italian chefs of Qatar under one success story,” she said. 100 guests were dignitaries such as Omar to award the fi nest Italian restaurants. It was roof doesn’t happen every day. The level The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Alfardan, who collected the prize for his last year that Qatar was chosen to be part of the participating restaurants, most of Qatar was offi cially appointed by the Italian Italian restaurant Antica Pesa at Marsa of this signifi cant project, “thanks to the them being part of fi ve-star hotels and Government to select the Italian restaurants Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl. Italian Chamber of Commerce’s promotion some family-owned, was exceptional. Not in Qatar for these honours. “We began our The Italian restaurants, the fi nest ones in of the country.” Of the 14 nominations, 11 only were the top offi cials and executives of visits in November, examining the origin of Qatar, participating in the event, had put restaurants were awarded the honours in major Italian companies in attendance were their products, the off er on the menus, and in their heart and soul into the dishes and this fi rst edition. happy to enjoy such a delightful food fest, the chef’s qualifi cations,” Libotte explained, the presentation, such as the wonderful ice Since 2009, 1,736 Italian restaurants in the chefs too were happy to interact with “All of this information was sent to Italy sculptures representing Italian monuments the world have received this award. New such guests. From attention to detail to the and a panel of experts decided who would like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the York is the city with the highest number presentation of food to the wide culinary receive this notable certifi cation. We hope Colosseum. Among the special guests were of authentic Italian restaurants with 154 variety traversing almost every region of that in 2017 we can award new restaurants the ambassadors of UK, Japan, Spain, India, Golden Qs, followed by Sao Paolo and Italy, the chefs had covered the whole deal. and take this project to another level.” The Korea, Poland, Croatia, Peru, Ecuador, Tokyo. In pole position is USA with 279, If I could convey the feedback I received, Ospitalità Italiana Diploma operates in 91 Romania, and Bulgaria, who seemed to enjoy the highest number of authentic Italian it would be that the guests were simply provinces and 18 regions throughout Italy, the delicious spread of Italian food that was restaurants, Brazil comes next with 140, astonished.” and 54 countries around the world.