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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Immigrants: Tales of turmoil

UNDER THE SCANNER: The Feeling of Being Watched, a feature-length film that premiered Monday as part of PBS’ long-running documentary showcase POV, portrays the FBI surveillance of a Muslim immigrant community in the Chicago suburbs.

Each production looks at the increasingly narrow path to By Lorraine Ali Gomez, Aaron Saidman and Eli citizenship from different perspectives, whether in real time, Holzman, relates the stories of eight through the lens of history or via an investigative expose. All families ripped apart by President he scene is a nailbiter. Trump’s hard-line stance against demolish the idea of these recent arrivals as the Other. Their It’s two hours before undocumented immigrants. It’s Luis has to deliver his suspenseful, full of confl ict and stories as individuals seeking a better life, and as groups toddler son, Noah, to heartbreak – but it appears audiences fleeing poverty and violence in parts of Central America, the Immigration and Customs aren’t as willing to watch when EnforcementT to be deported. He’ll the drama is real and the people in Middle East and Africa, are human and relatable. reunite his son with the boy’s mom, question would likely be dismissed as Kenia. She’s Luis’ girlfriend, and “the help” in Logan Roy’s world. she’s six months pregnant. But It’s one of several excellent like his young family, Luis is also documentaries, each focused on undocumented. If he steps into the the fraught subject of immigration, ICE handoff facility to see her for buried under the deluge of way too the last time, he may be arrested and much TV. deported as well. The Feeling of Being Watched, a On the verge of losing his feature-length fi lm that premiered childhood sweetheart, his son and his Monday as part of PBS’ long-running unborn baby, he decides the risk is documentary showcase POV, portrays worth it. And by the close of the fi rst the FBI surveillance of a Muslim episode, viewers are left hanging, immigrant community in the Chicago with one of the year’s most intense suburbs. Journalist Assia Boundaoui, TV cliff -hangers. who grew up in the town, digs into Unlike Succession, the umpteenth the FBI’s Operation Vulgar Betrayal drama about a depraved rich white (yes, you read that right) after 9/11. family behaving badly, there has She gives voice to those watched in been little social media buzz about their mosques, businesses, even at the dirty politics and harrowing home. Says one hijab-clad woman of situations chronicled in Netfl ix’s six- the car following her: “It’s like in the part docuseries Living Undocumented movies, where those pizza vans are since it premiered this month. just sitting, staked out in front of your Living Undocumented, from house.” executive producers Selena Also upcoming from PBS is Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY the Frontline documentary Zero Tolerance, billed as “an investigation into how Donald Trump made opposition to immigration the signature policy of his presidency and used anti- immigration fervour to animate his supporters and fuel a political movement.” And HBO’s Liberty: Mother of Exiles explores the history of the Statue of Liberty, a beacon of hope for, well, it’s written right at her feet: the tired, the poor, the huddled masses. In telling her story, the fi lm also tells the story of how the United States was built on waves of migrants, and that story doesn’t end with archival photos of Irish and Italians being processed at Ellis Island. The infl ux of Central American families – not just single men – seeking refuge has surged, despite the current administration’s attempt to use its draconian policies as a deterrent. The result of the state- sanctioned separation of children from their parents is footage of a humanitarian crisis most Americans never thought they’d witness, stories of atrocities they’d never thought they’d hear: Crying toddlers in make- shift detention centres begging for their parents. Kids locked in cages. And, in the worst cases, children dying in custody. But the news has pivoted, like it always does, to another crisis, despite the on-going crisis at the border. Each production looks at THE CAST: ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat stars Randall Park as Louis Huang, Forrest Wheeler as Emery Huang, Constance Wu as Jessica Huang, Hudson Yang as the increasingly narrow path Eddie Huang and Ian Chen as Evan Huang. to citizenship from diff erent perspectives, whether in real time, through the lens of history critic Daniel Fienberg points out, Which means it’s been largely left – to pick up the slack. But are we reactions: Immigrants have been or via an investigative expose. All for every attempt at a warm- to documentaries – traditionally paying enough attention? demonised and championed, demolish the idea of these recent hearted take on the immigrant one of the most under-appreciated, The answer is no, partly because banned and welcomed, locked up arrivals as the Other. Their stories experience (CBS’ Bob Hearts under-covered and under-watched it’s so hard to cut through the and given refuge. And unscripted as individuals seeking a better Abishola), there’s a quiver of lazy genres on television, save for the chaos. The past three years have TV, faster and more agile than its life, and as groups fl eeing poverty procedural subplots about ICE. occasional true-crime humdinger been a whiplash of actions and scripted counterpart, off ers an and violence in parts of Central essential document of the ever- America, the Middle East and changing landscape. Africa, are human and relatable. Scripted television has also begun to tackle immigrant In fact, the rapidly paced Living Scripted television has also Undocumented is so up to date – begun to tackle immigrant stories stories from a more compassionate perspective, moving and down on the ground – it almost from a more compassionate feels like a live stream. It was perspective, moving beyond beyond tropes that position Mexicans, Chinese, Indians shot in 2018 and follows mothers, tropes that position Mexicans, and others as the punchline, if not an open threat. fathers and their children as they Chinese, Indians and others as the try to navigate the rapidly changing punchline, if not an open threat. Immigrants now write and/or star in their own comedies, rules of legal immigration. Immigrants now write and/or star The endings of most of these in their own comedies, from Fresh from Fresh Off the Boat to One Day at a Timeto Master of stories in the age of ICE raids and Off the Boat to One Day at a Time zero tolerance aren’t happy ones, of to Master of None to Ramy. Dramas None to Ramy. course. And that’s if they actually such as HBO’s gripping The Night come to a close. Of and Netfl ix’s Orange Is the New The deported will face the Black have also delved into the beginning of a new saga back home. communities behind the headlines, Those still hiding out, whether in in addition to dealing with Los Angeles or a suburb in Florida, xenophobia in the justice system. continue to live in fear. It’s still an experiment, of course, Luis, who immigrated from like the winnowing segment of TV Honduras to the US in 2012, made that’s not made up of remakes of enough as a construction worker popular TV series from the 1980s to fi nally bring his family here. We or 1990s. are with him when they’re about Just this week, NBC replaced to be ripped apart. In one scene freshman series Sunnyside with before he hands off Noah to ICE to Will & Grace on its fall schedule, be reunited with his mother – and avoiding the bad press of an then deported – he puts the young outright cancellation by making boy on the phone with Kenia. the remaining episodes available Tell your mom you love her, he online. It starred Kal Penn as a says to the squirming youngster former New York City councilman in Spanish. The boy plays with his hired by a group of immigrants in Spider-Man sunglasses and talks Queens to help them navigate their in non-sequiturs, like little kids quest for citizenship. (Sunnyside is do. Finally he pays attention. “Te being shopped to streaming outlets, amo, Mommy,” he says through the according to Penn). SEPARATION: Alejandra Juarez fled violence in Mexico more than 20 years ago, married a US Marine and had two phone. She sobs. And so will you. And, as Hollywood Reporter daughters. Last year, she was deported. — Los Angeles Times 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY

Telugu expat organisation holds inauguration ceremony

P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, recently inaugurated Andhra Kala Vedika (AKV), a platform including Satya Narayana Malli Reddy, President of AKV; S.S Rao, Vice President; Venkappa, exclusively for Telugu expatriates in Doha at Regency Halls. The event was attended by over General Secretary; Vikram, Joint General Secretary; and VBK Murthy, KT Rao, Bharat, GK Dora, 350 members and their family. P Manikantan, President of ICC, and Babu Rajan, President Sri Sudha and Sirisha Ram, members, took oath on the occasion. Veena Srivani, notable Indian of ICBF, were the chief guests on the occasion. The new management committee of AKV, and television artiste, performed at the event.

MES wins best team award in interschool debate

Valencia John and Raneem Abdullah, students of MES Indian School, recently bagged the The Best The panel of judges from the Toastmasters fraternity of Qatar, included Sunny C Iype, Chief Judge, Team title at inter-school debate ‘Talking Point 2019’, organised by the English Department at MES. Anupama Kasibhatla and Manzoor Moideen. Valencia also won the first runners-up position besides winning the Best Rebuttal title to her credit. Speaking on the occasion, Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, lauded the eff orts of all the A total of 20 contestants from ten schools, including Birla Public School, Shantiniketan Indian participating teams which made their schools proud and thanked the participating schools for School, DPS – Modern Indian School, Ideal Indian School, Rajagiri Public School, Bhavans Public making the event a success. Manmadhan Mambally, Chief Co-ordinator of Cultural and Co- School, Doha Modern Indian School, Noble International School, Olive International School and curricular activities of MES, congratulated the participants for their enthusiastic participation. Jijo MES Indian School participated in the debate competition. Arya Kanade, a student of DPS Modern Mathew, Head of English Department, in association with other faculty members, co-ordinated Indian School, was adjudged as the Best Speaker of the debate, and Hiba Yousef, a student of the event. Akash Paul moderated and Abdullah Khan compered the day’s programme. Lilian Biji Shantiniketan Indian School, won the second runners-up title. proposed a vote of thanks.

OIS organises workshop for faculty members

Olive International School, as part of its strategic plan to align the education process towards student- adopted globally to enhance the holistic teaching and learning process. This approach focuses on centred education and student outcomes, recently conducted a workshop for its faculty members. aligning educational objectives to stakeholder demand, student learning outcomes, curriculum, and The workshop was conducted by Dr Faris Tarlochan, Director of Qatar Transportation and Traff ic teaching methodologies. He emphasised on the importance of assessing student performance with Safety (QTTSC). proper indicators and rubrics to ensure realistic feedback for continuous improvement. The session kicked off with a brainstorming activity and assigned teams to discuss three diff erent The last session was headed by Pratheesh, regarding the strategies that teachers should follow aspects of learning: Communication, Lifelong Learning, and Teamwork. while assessing student capabilities in diff erent areas of learning. Manju Tomy, QAC, welcomed the Dr Faris Tarlochan shared his views on Outcome Based Education, an educational strategy that gathering and Jacob K M, Principal at OIS, felicitated the chief guest. Meenu Bansal proposed a vote bases an educational system around student skills, attitudes, and values. The approach is well of thanks. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

TRAQ marks 10th anniversary with its annual cultural meet ‘Anantholsavam’

Pooyam launched eTRAQ on the occasion, the first of its kind application for an association where registered members can get their member details, events, sponsors, news and many more on the mobile app. TRAQ, committed to nurturing talents both in sports and culture, took a leap forward by launching its own band, Voice of TRAQ. Sudheer Karamana, guest of honour at the event, handed over a model guitar to Gopakumar and Sivan, co-ordinators at TRAQ. This event also witnessed the unveiling of TRAQ football team jersey by title sponsors, Arun Kumar of Desert Line Group and Anand Pasupathi of Teyseer Motors. They handed over the jerseys to the Bennet, Team Coach, and Jacquie, Teach Captain, which was followed by the handover of the TRAQ – Gym Badminton Tournament 2019 trophy to Mohamed Saneer and Sabu B, co-ordinators at TRAQ, by Vinod Nair of AIMAC. Arun Kumar, Sudheer Karamana and Anand Pashupathi felicitated the chief guest on the occasion and Zakeer Hussain, founder member of TRAQ, felicitated title sponsors, including Arun Kumar, Anand Pasupathi and Vinod Nair. The event featured dance performances by Niveditha Gireesan, Kavitha Vijayan and Suhani Sabu. Akhila Sudheer and the team paid a tribute to Raja Ravi Varma, celebrated Indian painter and artiste, with their performance. Devika Rajeev, Fatima Feroz, Pooja Santhosh and Nanditha Devan performed at the event. Santhosh Kurup and the team performed Ottanthullal at the event. Various performing arts institutions, including Mamagam Performing Arts Centre, headed by TRAQ member Dr Soosadima Soosan; Academy of International Music, Art & Culture (AIMAC); Lekshya Fine Arts Academy and Swasthi Academy also performed at the event. Vidya Selvi, Treasurer at TRAQ, proposed a vote of thanks. Thiruvananthapuram Residents Association – Qatar (TRAQ) recently marked its 10th anniversary The event was supported and sponsored by, Desert Line Group, Teyseer Motors, Academy with its annual cultural meet ‘Anantholsavam’ at Crowne Plaza, Al Manar Ball Room. The of International Music, Art & Culture (AIMAC), title sponsors; Mekar Air Handling Units, Brilliant celebrations were inaugurated by Pooyam Thirunal Gouri Parvathi Bayi Thampuratty of Group of Institutions, Bin Arbaid Group, NVC Lighting, as Gold Sponsors; Progressive Trading Travancore Royal family. Pooyam was the chief guest at the event. Sudheer Karamana, popular & Contracting, Lulu, Premier Infotech-Security Services, STTCE, Khalid bin Nasser Limousine, Malayalam cine artiste, also attended the event. Supreme, Silver Sponsors; Gazzaoui, The Georgian Tours, Hexa Tec, DLI solutions, Regency Soji Nair, General Secretary of TRAQ, welcomed the gathering, which was followed by a speech by Group, Firelink, Lighting Group W.L.L., Bronze Sponsors; and; Badr Al Samaa-Medical Centre, Seena Manoj, president of TRAQ. Apta Trading Contracting & Services, JBM Trading and Contracting Company, Career Links The event also witnessed the launch of eTRAQ, unveiling of TRAQ football team jersey, handover Academy, Leminar Global, Transfast, AAQIL, Qatar Insulation Company, Associate Sponsors. of TRAQ – City Gym Badminton Championship and launch of Music band – Voice of TRAQ (VOT), Europcar, Travel Partner; Radio Suno and Radio Olive, Radio Partner; TRIOS Advertising, Printing which was followed by various cultural programmes. Partner; and Raheep MEDIA, Visual Media Partner.

World-renowned pianist and composer Guy Manoukian back at W Doha

Internationally acclaimed and make him stand out. A blend of sought-after pianist and composer, contemporary and classical piano Guy Manoukian, is all set to return scores, his energetic compositions to W Doha on November 7 from reach fans ranging from ages eight 9:30pm till 11pm with an electrifying to 80. With over 15 years’ experience, show, stated a press release. Guy’s music has taken him all over For those who are looking for more the world, selling out concerts in than just a concert, W Doha is major cities. off ering an exclusive off er that same Wassim Daaje, General Manager of weekend, allowing concert-goers an W Doha, said, “W Doha is the ultimate amazing weekend experience. The insider’s destination, welcoming a deal not only includes the ticket for variety of leisure guests, celebrities, the concert, but also a one-night stay fashionistas, business executives and in one of W Doha’s luxurious rooms entertainers. As one of the hottest – a delectable breakfast at Market destinations in Doha, we promise to by Jean-Georges and there’s even a engage, energise and entertain the chance for guests to get their hands senses. We are really looking forward on the infamous Friday brunch at to having Guy return and perform Spice Market – starting at QR1050. at the W Doha as he embodies the With the scene dominated by same mission of the W, of creating vocalists, Manoukian creates the perfect harmony between evocative instrumental compositions contemporary style and unique laced with Lebanese and Armenian heritage.” Doors open at 8pm and elements of his heritage that really the concert begins at 9:30pm. 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY FASH The Midas Touch: Kate Middleton’s r In a tour that was bright yet serene, a capturing of airiness and substance, of shrugged-on elegance and insuppressible delight, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, saluted local fashion without straying far from her signature style during her five-day tour to Pakistan, writes Muhammad Asad Ullah

rom their wedding dress favourite designers, and paired it by Onitaa. To achieve an almost to the clothes they opt with matching pants underneath. liquid effect while enhancing for on international The ensemble appeared to be the body contours, Jenny was appearances and tours, inspired by shalwar kameez – a all about silvery emerald green what a Royal wears can mesh of a tea dress and a shalwar crystals — encrusted with lace Ftell us a lot about who they are, kameez. The look also bore a appliqués and embroidered with how they feel and the message striking resemblance to the long, a generous amount of pearls and they’re trying to convey. The Royal light blue button-up top and sequins. Almost costume-y in its Family may not say much, but their trouser combo that Princess Diana unabashed glamour. Kate paired an fashion choices can kick off trends, wore during her Pakistan tour in emerald chiffon dupatta with the make careers and promote social 1996. Middleton made the outfit full length silhouette. Also, apart change. her own by adding her signature from Kate, William was wearing The Duke and Duchess of nude pumps. a matching emerald sherwani Cambridge (the British royal The next morning as the Duke by Pakistani designer, Nauman couple known as William and and Duchess of Cambridge Arfeen, and Oh! He looked Kate among masses) are back in went out to learn about the handsome. UK post their recent Pakistan work of Teach for Pakistan — an The Duke and Dutchess met tour, the first royal visit in 13 organisation that recruits and the movers and shakers of years. It has been, by all accounts, trains graduates and young Pakistani entertainment and a highly successful five days of professionals for a two-year fashion industry at the reception, outreach. They met with Prime fellowship in which they teach in including the likes of Mahira Khan, Minister Imran Khan (friend of low-income schools, and visited HSY and Mehwish Hayat among William’s late mother Princess the Islamabad Model College for others. Diana) And schoolchildren. Girls, Kate paired nude ballet flats Played cricket. Saw many sights. with a periwinkle shalwar kalmeez Met the movers and shakers of and dupatta by Pakistani designer Warm hues amidst Pakistan entertainment and Maheen Khan. The dress was fuss picturesque mountains fashion industry. And smiled for free with exquisite embroidery After travelling to the north every photographer, paparazzi and detailing on the neckline paired of Pakistan to the Hindu Kush person that came in contact with with a chiffon dupatta. Kate seems mountain range in Chitral, the them. to have had loved Maheen’s design, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge These are culturally sensitive no wonder she wore two outfits visited the Chiatibo glacier in an times, and those sensitivities are by the designer and also a pair of attempt to highlight the climate culturally relative. Their clothes white pants that she had paired crisis. For the trip, Middleton made silent statements with cross- with her green Catherine Walker opted for a cowgirl-ready outfit border respect, cultural awareness trench coat meets tunic, when that was chic. and outreach in focus. No detail, she met the Prime Minister and Wearing a waistcoat by Really or earring, was overlooked. Kate President of Pakistan. Wild, the mother-of-three looked Middleton and Prince William ready for adventure, pairing it with kicked off their tour of Pakistan by Meeting the president and a slip skirt, shirt and boots. Gold touching down at the Pakistani Air prime minister of Pakistan earrings and a pashmina shawl Force Base Nur Khan in Chaklala, To meet Pakistan’s Prime added an extra touch to the look. Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Minister Imran Khan and President The royals were presented with Suffice to say that our Dr Arif Alvi, Middleton chose an traditional Chitrali hats and white fascination with all things royal eye-catching emerald coat-dress coats, which Princess Diana also style runs deep and well, we know by Catherine Walker. Then she received during her visit to Chitral we’re not alone here, because added Pakistani labels to balance in 1991. we could see Kate trending out the rest of her ensemble, on Instagram and Twitter like including cream trousers from Touching down Lahore anything every few hours with Maheen Khan, earrings from Zeen, Touching down in the city of her choice of wardrobes. Where and a printed scarf from Bonanza Lahore the next day, the Duchess people often took over social media Satrangi. Her matching suede bag of Cambridge stunned in a white to compare her fashion choices and pointed pumps finished off the shalwar kameez by Gul Ahmed, with what her late mother-in- look. We just loved how she tossed which featured intricately law opted for during her visit to the crinkle embroidered dupatta embroidered jasmine flowers, Pakistan, others just appreciated as a statement. Middleton saluted the national flower of Pakistan. how gorgeous she looked with a local fashion without straying far The ensemble was paired with 100 watt smile and that perfectly from her signature style. an off-white shawl by Maheen blow-dried hair. Khan. Keeping the outfit sleek The glamorous affair and chic she paired it with beige Deplaning and the morning One word: Glam! The Duchess suede heels by Gianvito Rossi and leg enlisted beloved British label a blush clutch by Mulberry. And As she landed, for Day 1, Jenny Packham to help make her later on, white sneakers and a Middleton chose a special look: arrival to a reception hosted by pony tail when she headed out to she wore an ensemble that recalled the British High Commissioner visit National Cricket Academy in the late Princess Diana’s visit to of Pakistan one to remember, Lahore to stroke a bat or two. CASUALLY WHITE: For the final day of the royal tour, Kate wore a cream Pakistan back in the 90s. The in a Pakistani ricksaw. She Elan kurta with black embroidery, Gul Ahmed pants, UFO earrings, and Duchess chose an ombré dress complemented the emerald green Visiting Badshahi mosque J.Crew nude heels, and carried a black Smythson purse. by Cathrine Walker, one of her gown with statement earrings Kate Middleton sported a Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 HION COMMUNITY royal fashion statements in Pakistan

A THROWBACK TO DIANA: Kate Middleton wore a traditional Pakistani dress for the first day of her tour, a look that was reminiscent of an outfit Princess Diana wore to visit the country 23 years ago.

ELEGANT: Kate Middleton sported a turquoise Shalwar Kameez by Maheen Khan for her official visit to the Badshahi Mosque.

GLITZY: The Duchess enlisted beloved British label Jenny Packham to help make her arrival to a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner of Pakistan whilst Prince William opted for a traditional Sherwani by Nauman Arfeen.

turquoise Shalwar Kameez by A fashionable farewell attended their ﬁ nal event, a visit Maheen Khan for her official visit For the final day of the royal to Islamabad’s Army Canine Unit, to the Badshahi Mosque. The well- tour, Kate wore a cream Elan where they met dogs and puppies structured silhouette featured a kurta with black embroidery, Gul trained to identify explosive devices. gold trim that perfectly matched Ahmed pants, UFO earrings, and the gold detailing on the front J.Crew nude heels, and carried a Stylists game strong panel, an embroidery drawing black Smythson purse. Kate later Here’s to the stylists that put inspiration from the Egyptian changed in a Beulah black blazer together some fabulous looks motifs and calligraphy. Her head coat, a white tunic, white pants for Kate, incorporating so many CHIC: Wearing a waistcoat by Really Wild, the mother-of-three looked ready scarf with gold pipping looked as and black Russell & Bromley flats traditional and Pakistani detailing. for adventure, pairing it with a slip skirt, shirt and boots, gold earrings and a traditional as it could. before she and Prince William Va Va Voom! pashmina shawl 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Taking care of baby’s skin in winter

ith winter just Post bath, always moisturise your excessive dryness, leaving it soft and almond oil, which is an excellent skin for dry and scaly skin. Therefore, around the corner, baby’s skin with a gentle baby lotion supple all-day long. softener and provides the required using a baby cream that is specially the need for infused with natural ingredients You can opt for one with olive nourishment for your baby’s skin. formulated to protect your little one’s extra care and that helps protect baby’s skin from oil that helps protect skin, and Winter calls for extra nourishment chapped cheeks, “crawler’s knee”, nourishment for the tender nose, and rubbed elbows is a baby’sW skin becomes a top priority for must. a mother. A baby cream infused with licorice, Heath experts suggest that winter which helps protect and soothe calls for extra nourishment for dry baby’s skin, and olive oil, enriched and scaly skin because cold air does with vitamin E, which nourishes, not carry as much moisture as warm protects, and softens skin and air. prevents chaﬁ ng, is a good option “Bathing is an important step in for your baby. During winter, it is your baby’s winter skin care routine. important to change your baby’s Using a mild wash enriched with diaper often and clean the diaper area Indian aloe, almond oil, and olive thoroughly, as wet diapers can lead to oil can work well to nourish and infections and rashes. maintain the moisture balance of Always use gentle wipes infused your baby’s skin,” said Dr Subhashini with the goodness of Aloe Vera and N.S., Ayurveda Expert, Discovery Indian Lotus to gently cleanse and Sciences Group, R&D, The Himalaya refresh your baby’s delicate skin and Drug Company. help keep it soft and supple. “However, avoid giving long, “This winter, choose products that warm baths as they can dry your are infused with natural ingredients baby’s skin. You can opt for a baby to help protect your baby’s skin. Also, soap infused with Indian Aloe, milk, be sure to keep your baby warm and Almond Oil, and Olive Oil, which is dress her appropriately. Heat rashes formulated speciﬁ cally to manage can occur in winters as well, when excessive dry skin in babies, if you your baby is dressed too warmly or prefer a soap instead of a wash,” she when she’s sitting in an area (such as said. a car seat) with poor air circulation. Other skin care measures that Always remember to keep your a mother should consider during baby comfortable and dress her in winter, according to Dr Subhashini breathable layers,” Dr Subhashini N.S., are: said. – IANS

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

Success in a creative field and possible public acknowledgement Good news about career success may have your home in an uproar. Celebrating coming milestones could have you running around could come your way. Close friends will be very happy for you and Visitors, particularly men and young people, could be in and out all paying visits, shopping, or consulting with others. You might have might even throw a little celebration of some kind. Phone calls day, and warm and loving calls could come periodically. You may some interesting news to tell that others enjoy hearing. There might with congratulations may come from distant states or even foreign want to do some work on your home, perhaps clean, decorate, or be some changes coming in your area. Perhaps new neighbours countries. This could be something you’ve been working toward for even minor repairs, but the interruptions may get in your way. Enjoy or businesses are moving in, or a get-together is planned. This a long time, so relax and enjoy it. the company. You can always do what’s necessary tomorrow! promises to be a busy but satisfying day. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You’re swamped with paperwork regarding financial aff airs. Bills Have you been thinking about working toward a career as a writer or Being around others should be especially gratifying for you today. need to be paid and checks deposited. There may also be a legal teacher? If so, this is the day to start. Perhaps you need to sit down Most people should be friendly, and you’ll enjoy their company. The paper of some kind to deal with. Basically, everything looks great and start writing, or you want to take some courses to improve your downside is that your psychic faculties are acute, so you might pick regarding money, so this is certainly welcome. Your circle of skills. A number of communications from out of state or even distant up some unsettling feelings from those you talk to. You’re likely to acquaintances may widen. Tonight you may receive an invitation to lands could come your way from people with information that might find that many smiles hide turmoil inside. a social event that you choose not to attend. change your life in some way. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

A group with which you’ve been involved could receive recognition The current aspects indicate success. This might relate to your Today might mark a milestone for you in the form of public for good work that you may have spearheaded. Or a friend could personal life or to a creative project that you’ve been working on for recognition. Your clear, quick thinking and powers of observation receive some sort of public acknowledgement that reflects on you. a long time. Whichever it is, it comes at just the perfect time when have impressed others, and you could reap the benefits of your hard Long-term goals may suddenly come together for you, winding your enthusiasm and optimism are at a peak. You’ll be able to make work. These events might encourage you to seek other methods up months of hard work, bringing you well-earned success and the most of the fortunate event that comes your way. of advancing yourself, perhaps by taking a few courses or moving recognition. where there are more opportunities in your field. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

A letter or phone call concerning potential positive changes in your Someone that you don’t really know well may corner you at a social Your writing and speaking abilities are operating at a high level financial situation could have your mind buzzing over possibilities occasion and try to talk you into something. Get all the facts before today. If you’ve been thinking about pursuing either of these for the future. You might be a bit worried about being able to make you commit to anything. Your persuasive powers are high. If you avenues, starting now gives you an advantage toward attaining the most of this break, but your practicality should enable you to have a project to pitch to someone, this is the day to do it, or at least success. Make a start and get your ideas down on paper, however face it objectively and eff iciently. There’s no need to worry. Give it map out your strategy. Success is strongly indicated for any project rough they may be. The only downside is the stress that might result some thought and make your decision when it all comes through. you start today. from the sudden stimulation. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Lake in former estate (4) 1 Alarming result in closely 3 Bird more exotic than apes? fought seat (8) (8) 2 Search messily for a firearm 9 Keep away from the chorus (5) ... (7) 4 He’s not crooked - just the 10 ... and avoid a western city opposite (6) (5) 5 They assist in the formulation 11 Faultless statement made by of ideas (5) trader? (5) 6 Where to find someone to 12 A member of the family in speak to (7) hospital? (6) 7 Flower, by the sound of it, 14 A Labour leader taking many that’s fastened (4) shares out (6) 8 Bad actor allowed in 16 A Japanese entertainer - she Shakespearean production (6) gets involved with a GI (6) 13 No sailor alights on isle (8) 19 Arouse cattle - about 550 (6) 15 Knocked down a thug 21 After a small drink Edward is without assistance (4,3) carried (5) 17 Ex-star replaced by actors 24 Demonstrated how to get playing small parts (6) between two poles (5) 18 A miner ordered to stay (6) 25 An outcome which makes 20 Foreign currency found in a ma a gran! (7) remote part (5) 26 Shy when going to bed (8) 22 Linger when covered with 27 Tin containing first of yellow black stuff? (5) colour (4) 23 Employer from America meeting the queen (4) Answers

Wordsearch Codeword Solution 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY German farms go hi-tech with milking robots and cow massages Technical progress isn’t just changing the everyday worklife of humans. Farmers have begun to embrace the benefits of robots and automated technology. Animal welfare activists say so-called cow management tech has brought benefits, but also poses risks, writes Goeran Gehlen

he cow ruminating machines, requiring only that beside German farmer the “kitchen” is kept well Hartmut Ochse opts stocked with corn, grass, hay, to visit the robot straw and preserved green feed, milking machine before so the computer can do the rest. continuingT to eat. She plods into Calculating the necessary mix of position only to be refused service foodstuffs, the machine uses a – the ever-vigilant machine robotic arm to sort the ingredients knows she was there a short while into trays and serve them to the earlier. animals. “Being milked too often isn’t This overhaul of traditional good for their udders,” says dairy farming methods was the 54-year-old, who is locally initially met with great regarded as a leader in hi-tech scepticism. The first milking dairy farming in the central robots arrived 20 years ago, German state of Hesse. according to the Hesse Farmers’ With the integration of new Association. “The start was technology in agriculture, he no problematic and there were maybe longer has to keep tabs on the only 10 robots in Hesse in the first milking needs of each of his 200 five to 10 years,” says association Friesian cows. Like many other spokesman Bernd Weber. activities on his farm, this is now Many farms are now re- computerised. equipping, but Weber notes that Feeding, cleaning of main this can take several years due stable areas and monitoring of to the huge, even multi-million the animals’ health and milk investments. Farmers also need quality are all automated. Where reliable framework conditions, farm hands used to give pats and including things like high-speed strokes, a sensor-driven massage Internet, which is still not a given machine even administers a in many areas of the country. soothing body rub with rotating Likewise there are new animal brushes when a cow steps up. FITNESS TRACKER: One key source of data on high-tech farms in Germany is the cows’ collars, which are visually welfare considerations with When Ochse took over the and functionally close to fitness trackers worn by athletes. the use of robots. Technology farm from his parents 32 years should not completely replace ago, it was far more human “Ultimately they are one and the indicate readiness for mating and they are in heat: “We don’t have to care by humans, says Frigga labour-intensive. The cows were same thing,” says Ochse. the cows are automatically sorted run after them anymore,” he adds. Wirths, specialist for animals in tethered in rows of 20 and had to Movement patterns also out at the milking robot when The feed also comes out of agriculture at the German Animal be attached by hand to one shared Welfare Association. “The danger milking machine. Thanks to the I see is that the animal owners are robots and sensors, Ochse, his no longer in the barn but sitting at wife, their son and one trainee are a computer, where they lose sight all the staff that are needed today. of the animal.” There seems to be no end to On the other hand, she the analysis the new systems acknowledges that many of the can provide: Because cows are innovations are beneficial to ruminants, an animal’s health is the animals. These include the partly monitored by its chewing milking robots, which leave it to motions. Chewing less or more the cows to get milked, thereby than usual may indicate digestive avoiding any associated stress problems. when humans are involved. “This triggers an alarm Ochse is in no doubt that his about the individual animal,” animals are faring well in the says Ochse, who in such cases new conditions and he intends to examines the cow and might for continue the modernisation. “You example supplement its diet with should use the technology that mineral nutrients. The bulk of exists,” he says. He also admits the data is processed on the main that the automation can still only computer but farmers can also go so far. use mobile phones and tablets to Maintenance and care of the monitor the situation as they go box stalls where milking and about their daily tasks. monitoring occur require a human One key source of data is the touch, and even the most techno- cows’ collars, which are visually AUTOMATED: On high-tech farms in Germany, feeding, cleaning MANAGER: Farmer Hartmut Ochse takes care savvy farmer still needs his dung and functionally close to fitness of main stable areas and monitoring of the animals’ health and milk of around 200 dairy cows with the help of “cow shovel. trackers worn by athletes. quality are all automated. management” robots. – DPA Wednesday, October 23, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Arnold refutes ‘fake news’ about India trip in November Hollywood icon Arnold Birbiglia’s Broadway show Schwarzenegger has refuted rumours that he will be in India in the month of November, and termed such The New One to debut on reports as “fake news”. Over the past couple of weeks, a lot of media outlets have been reporting Netflix next month that Arnold, who is also a former professional body builder, is expected to arrive in India next month to attend a fi tness contest in Maharashtra. “I am not coming to India this year. It’s a fake news. I don’t have time right now. I NOTHING DOING: always love to come to India. Arnold Schwarzenegger Whenever I get the time, I will pay a visit for sure,” Arnold said, while interacting with media personnels. Arnold was in India in 2014. He had attended the audio launch of Tamil blockbuster I in Chennai back then. Recalling his last trip to India, he shared that he is fond of “Indian food”. The 72-year-old is all set to return on the big screen in the upcoming Terminator: Dark Fate, sixth instalment in the sci-fi action thriller franchise. He reunites with fi lmmaker James Cameron and actress Linda Hamilton after 28 years in the fi lm. – IANS

CONFIDENT: Pednekar is confident about the film’s success as it releases on Diwali. LIFE EXPERIENCES: Directed by Seth Barrish and filmed at the Cort Theatre on Broadway, The New One sees Birbiglia opening Saand Ki Aankh a commercial up about the highs and lows of bringing a child into the world. The comedian spent a few years writing the 90-minute show with fi lm with sense, says Bhumi his wife, Jennifer Hope Stein, and based the material on his experiences during the first 13 months of daughter Oona’s life.

Actress Bhumi Pednekar has said that her upcoming stop of the tour. “But we were writing up.“That they’re interested in release of Saand Ki Aankh is a commercial fi lm with sense. By Ashley Lee it when the wounds of that time were something that’s more free-form and “This is a commercial fi lm with a lot of sense in it. I very fresh, and all that friction and less defined, it’s great in terms of think whenever a fi lm is given recognition at fi lm festivals ike Birbiglia’s latest pain and frustration are interesting for getting my shows out to the universe,” across the world and then gets released on the occasion of one-man show will a play.” he said. But then he realised what he Diwali, it maintains a perfect balance and gives you a lot of launch globally on It’s a period Birbiglia has been had just admitted on the record. confi dence,” said Bhumi. Netflix on November discussing onstage since The New One “That’s literally something I’ve Saand Ki Aankh has been selected as the closing fi lm of the 26 – news that arrives debuted off-Broadway over a year ago. never said to anyone, and I’m happy ongoing Jio MAMI Film Festival with Star, and opens in the Mjust before a month-long run of Mike His memoir, The New One: Painfully to say it, but it actually also gives upcoming Diwali weekend. Bhumi Pednekar was interacting Birbiglia: The New One kicks off at True Stories From a Reluctant Dad, me terrible leverage for my next with the media at a promotional event of the fi lm with co- Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre on will hit shelves in May. negotiation,” he said with a laugh. actor Taapsee Pannu. last Wednesday. “Yeah, I’m done talking about “I’m basically saying, ‘There’s Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the fi lm is based on the “Broadway was already this parenting,” he joked. “My statement actually no one else I want to make lives of India’s oldest sharpshooters, Prakashi Tomar and terrifying and inconceivable dream for all of time is, basically, nobody my special, so you can just give me a Chandro Tomar, essayed in the fi lm by Taapsee and Bhumi. come true, so the fact that this show knows anything, and all you can do is dollar next time.’ ” On her experience of spending time with Prakashi and is going to Netflix and will reach the your best.” Will the announcement discourage Chandro Tomar while shooting the fi lm, Bhumi said: “It number of people it does is honestly Netflix aired Birbiglia’s 2017 potential audiences from buying was really a great experience to meet the Shooter Daadis amazing,” Birbiglia told the Los special, Thank God for Jokes. The tickets to the show at the Ahmanson? (Chandra and Prakashi Tomar) because they treat everybody Angeles Times. streaming service’s comedy archive “Live theatre offers an experience with so much of love and warmth. They have achieved so Directed by Seth Barrish and filmed houses standup sets alongside specials unlike any other. Our audiences are many things in their lives and they transformed lives of many at the Cort Theatre on Broadway, like Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming drawn to that, so I see the streaming people, so there is a special aura about them.” The New One sees Birbiglia opening King, Colin Quinn’s The New York of The New One as only helping our Taapsee opened up about her preparation to a 60-year- up about the highs and lows of Story and John Leguizamo’s Latin run,” said Center Theatre Group old woman in the fi lm: “We are playing the Daadis bringing a child into the world. The History for Morons – one-man producing director Douglas C. Baker. (grandmothers). In our life, we also have daadis, naanis comedian spent a few years writing specials that are structured similarly “The Netflix announcement will (maternal grandmothers) and mothers so when you see the 90-minute show with his wife, to Birbiglia’s work. remind audiences that this very them, you think about your characters. For us, the relatability Jennifer Hope Stein, and based the “The only game in town for years for special performer and performance factor came from there. Our mothers and grandmothers were material on his experiences during comedy specials without commercials is available to be seen live only at the our reference points and we caught on to that. I feel happy the first 13 months of daughter Oona’s was HBO,” Birbiglia said. “But their Ahmanson.” that the audience has given a great response to the trailer life. sensibility of what they programmed He adds, “And for those who of the fi lm, and I want to make sure they really like these “She’s 4 years old now, and she’s didn’t really fit with what I do.” don’t get to see him live, they will be characters and the fi lm.” – IANS incredible,” Birbiglia said of Oona, “I’m not edgy, I don’t curse a afforded the opportunity to see it on who is coming to Los Angeles with ton, and I do more of a long-form Netflix.” Stein for the five-week run, the final storytelling thing than stand- – Los Angeles Times/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 23, 2019 COMMUNITY Breast cancer survivors lay stress on early detection, mental strength

Three breast cancer survivors share their personal stories and the fight against the dreaded C. By Mudassir Raja

hree breast cancer survivors, an epitome of courage – Bernn Abellana, Terefi Tarivera and Zarina G MohammedT – shared their personal stories and fi ght against cancer recently at an event organised as part of the breast cancer awareness campaign to coincide with pink October. October is considered as the breast cancer awareness month worldwide and aims to spread knowledge on how to beat one of the most common causes of cancer in women. The month also focuses on how to encourage and empower patients, families and the community to conquer cancer through knowledge, emotional, social, spiritual and holistic support. The most signifi cant point, highlighted by the three breast cancer survivors was the need for inner strength and positivity in the face of a life-threatening ailment. Their inspiring journeys prove that there is still so much to learn and achieve and that there is indeed life after cancer and it can be a remarkable one. The event was attended by the food chain’s management, cancer activists, media and medical GROUP: From left; Bernn Abellana, Zarina G Mohammed, Margarita Zuniga, Dr Annalyn Tungcul Santos and Terefi Tarivera. professionals. The speakers gave an insight about early detection the cancer patients and their of breast cancer and encouraged “I was lucky to get the best treatment in Qatar. To families. Breast cancer is a curable women to regularly do breast self- disease when detected, treated, examination for early detection of accept your situation, you have to be strong: mentally, and managed early. It is vital to the disease. empower women and provide Talking to Community, Terefi , emotionally, and physically. .. Early detection really them with accurate and relevant a 50-year-old survivor, said, “I cancer-related information so got diagnosed with breast cancer helps. I was diagnosed early and got rid of it early. they can take an active role in their when I was 43. My family has a healthcare. history with the disease. After The chance of survival is very high in case of early Speaking on the occasion, the diagnosis, I thought I would Ghada Kamal, Marketing Manager live only for two years or so. Some detection. Further, awareness is key, and we need to of McDonald’s Qatar, said “We women of my family died of are delighted to take part in this cancer. I had malignant cancer.” have more and more awareness campaigns” nationwide commitment to help The Filipino expatriate further educate women and their families added, “I was lucky to get the — Terefi Tarivera, breast cancer survivor with the importance of early best treatment in Qatar. To accept detection to beat breast cancer. your situation, you have to be This event is a unique opportunity strong: mentally, emotionally, South African, is another survivor. children. I got real support from gracefully, everything else seems to underline an important issue and physically. You have to be She said, “I got diagnosed with my offi ce colleagues and my family to come with ease. You need to stay that everyone should be concerned strong enough to face off the breast cancer in 1992. My youngest in this battle. I moved to Qatar positive. Look for positive things about.” cancer. As we grow, we need to child was just nine months old. My 16 years ago. The cancer was in your life, surround yourself Margarita Zuniga, Behavioural have regular screening for early middle one was just over two and diagnosed again in 2005. It was with positive people and positive Change Campaign activist, said, detection. Women need not to be the eldest was just over four year easier the second time because energy.” “My message to all is that you afraid of screening. It helps a lot. old. Just like any other mother, I of the advanced screening and During the awareness session, matter and the people you love Early detection really cures. I was was broken. I thought only about treatment procedures.” Dr Annalyn Tungcul Santos, matter. I encourage women and diagnosed early and got rid of it my children. It took me a while Sharing her advice for other General Physician, highlighted men to take control of their health. early. The chance of survival is to calm down and I realise that at women, Zarina said, “I think that cancer prevention is possible Get to know your body to notice very high in case of early detection. the end of the day my Creator has it all starts with your mental through early detection and any changes. Make healthy lifestyle Further, awareness is key, and His own plans. My strong faith well-being. Loving yourself is treatment as well as palliative care choices by exercising weekly and we need to have more and more helped me overcome the situation. the most important thing. When to mitigate the suff ering of patients eating nutritious foods.” awareness campaigns.” I stopped worrying about what you accept who you are what you and their families. And there are The event was organised by Zarina, half Portuguese and half is going to happen to me and my are going through and embrace it organisations that aid and support McDonald’s Qatar.