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TOP OF THE WORLD: According to InterNations survey, Taiwan is the No.1 expat destination and overall winner, leading the index in aff ordable medical care, personal safety, and personal finance. 2 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza ote Unquo Qu te Mall Cinema (1): Pete’s Tarabiza (Arabic) 1:30pm; Taht It is the mark Dragon (2D) 09:30am; Actor El Tarabiza (Arabic) 3:30pm; of an educated mind to In Law () 11:15am; Sheep & 3:30pm; Light’s Out (2D) 6pm; Wolves (2D) 1:30pm; Sheep & (Urdu) 12.30pm; Freaky Ali Baar Baar Dekho (Hindi) 7:30pm; be able to entertain a thought Wolves (2D) 3:15pm; Baar Baar (Hindi) 3pm; Iru Mugan (Tamil) Light’s Out (2D) 10pm; Ben-Hur without accepting it. Dekho (Hindi) 5pm; Ben-Hur 5:15pm; Sully (2D) 8pm; Light’s (2D) 11:30pm. (2D) 7:30pm; Taht El Tarabiza Out (2D) 9:45pm; Iru Mugan Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (Arabic) 9:30pm; Ben-Hur (2D) (Tamil) 11:15pm. (3): Bilal: A New Breed Of Hero —Aristotle 11.30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2D) 10am; Iru Mugan (Tamil) Mall Cinema (2): Iru Mugan (1): Sheep & Wolves (2D) 10am; 12:15pm; Ann Maria (Malayalam) (Tamil) 9:45am; Bilal: A New Actor In Law (Urdu) 12pm; 3pm; Freaky Ali (Hindi) 5:30pm; Breed Of Hero (2D) 12:30pm; Sheep & Wolves (2D) 2pm; Sully (2D) 7:45pm; Taht El Ann Maria (Malayalam) 1:30pm; Sheep & Wolves (2D) 3:45pm; Tarabiza (Arabic) 9:30pm; Sully Pete’s Dragon (2D) 3:45pm; Pete’s Dragon (2D) 5:30pm; (2D) 11:30pm. Community Editor Pete’s Dragon (2D) 5:30 PM; Pete’s Dragon (2D) 7:15pm; Ben- Asaian Town Cinema: Pretham Kamran Rehmat Pete’s Dragon (2D) 7:15pm; Baar Hur (2D) 9pm; Iru Mugan (Tamil) (Malayalam) 8.45, 11.15 & e-mail: [email protected] Baar Dekho (Hindi) 9pm; Sully 11pm. 11.45pm; Kismat (Malayalam) Telephone: 44466405 (2D) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 7.45pm; Janatha Garage Fax: 44350474 Mall Cinema (3): Sheep & (2): Ben-Hur (2D) 9:45am; Pete’s (Telugu) 3.15, 5.4 & 8.45pm; Wolves (2D) 10:30am; Dragon (2D) 11:45am; Taht El Kiddari (Tamil) 12.30 & 3.15pm. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

EVENTS Eid al-Adha celebrations: The Pearl- Qatar’s fi rst Doha Beauty Show will be Garage Gallery Qatar held from 20th to 22nd of October at the DATE: Until Nov 1 Film Screening DATE: Until September 17 Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The TIME: 8pm DATE: September 24 TIME: 6pm Doha Beauty Show is the fi rst-of-its-kind VENUE: Spaces at the Fire Station TIME: 8pm VENUE: The Pearl-Qatar event in Qatar that is dedicated to local and The Artists in Residence exhibition is a VENUE: Katara Celebrate Eid at Porto Arabia. Kids can international trade and beauty professionals culmination of an intensive nine-month Ran is the story of the tyrant warlord enjoy all the three days of Eid and let their as well as local consumers. The three-day programme, featuring works by 18 local Hidetora and the deterioration of his kingdom imagination fl ourish. show focuses on four pillars in the beauty contemporary artists who have been after he decides to hand power over to his industry, including Cosmetics & Fragrance, working in the artist’s studios and spaces sons. While Kurosawa preferred to make Spa & Aesthetics, Natural Products and Hair at the Fire Station since September 2015. little use of music in his fi lms, when he did Care & Nails. The exhibition showcases new work and use it the results were striking. Ran provides projects created by the artists during their a particularly electrifying example during Filipino Community Family Day residency period, shedding light on the its great battle sequence, when Kurosawa DATE: Until September 15 (tomorrow) development of their innovative ideas and chooses to silence the ambient sound, leaving TIME: 10am diverse studio practices. Photographic, only composer Tôru Takemitsu’s music to VENUE: Westin Hotel, 7 Spa, Doha sculptural, and installation based artworks accompany the visuals. Kulinarya Qatar is inviting everyone to fill the Garage Gallery and showcase these attend the annual Filipino Community Day talented artists. Doha Youth Choir and Doha Junior & Food Festival to be held from September 13 Choir Auditions to 15 from 10am-10pm at the Westin Hotel Vacation Competition DATE: September 17 and Spa. The event will feature Filipino food DATE: Until September 21 TIME: 10am to 12pm restaurants and diff erent international VENUE: FCC Office LOCATION: Doha College Al Waab stalls, Filipino and local products, cultural Women’s forum of Friends Cultural Doha Youth Choir has a limited numbers A Symphony of Horror shows, kids activities, games cooking Centre has announced competitions of spaces for singers aged 14 and above, and DATE: September 22 competitions, workshops and other exciting for Qatar-based Malayalee students preference will be given to the lower voices TIME: 7:30pm programmes. of grades IV–XII. There are two (alto, tenor and bass). Doha Junior Choir is VENUE: Katara Opera House competitions including Avadhikkalath also recruiting singers aged eight to 12 years. This concert is part of the Symphony of an article on vacation experiences and Both choirs rehearse twice weekly and are series, in Partnership with Doha Film Avadhikkalakazhchakal, on photography. structured so that the singers can become Institute and the British Council. Get info on Article on vacation experiences should be good musicians. For more information, please this website to book your show. http://www. prepared in Malayalam or in English with a e-mail [email protected] dohafi lminstitute.com/events/dfi -cinema minimum of 500 words. Photographs for the competition should be printed on A4 size Beauty & the Beast art paper or photo paper. Pictures should DATE: Until September 17 not have been published before and should TIME: 4pm not be downloaded from internet. Entries VENUE: Dar Al-Salam Mall for competitions need to be submitted to The Eid celebrations will off er a variety of FCC Offi ce on or before 21 September 2016. daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive More details can be obtained by contacting live entertainment shows will feature telephone number 44661213. throughout the week, Beauty & The Beast will be held at Dar Al Salam Mall. Yamativo Salsa Classes Aspire Splash and Dash DATE: Every Monday Pirates from the Caribbean DATE: Every Sunday and Wednesday TIME: 7pm DATE: Until September 17 TIME: 7pm-9pm VENUE: Radisson Blu Treasure Hunt at Museum of Islamic TIME: 4pm VENUE: Aspire Dome It’s always fun and always challenging. Art VENUE: Lagoona Mall The athletics track and swimming pool will Let’s meet and learn some moves every DATE: Today The Eid celebrations will off er a variety of be open for 50 participants aged seven years Monday night. You don’t need to do TIME: 12pm daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive and above per session and facility. Swimming anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate VENUE: Museum of Islamic Art live entertainment shows will feature skills are mandatory for registering at the level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be During Eid al-Adha holidays, don’t miss throughout the week, Pirates from the swimming sessions with a limited number there at Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club. an exciting treasure hunt for all the family to Caribbean will be held at Lagoona Mall. of 50 participants per session. The event is enjoy, taking place at the Museum of Islamic open to public registration on-site from 6 to Cake Decoration Classes Art. To register [email protected] Tarzan 7:45pm. DATE: Morning and evening Please include your name and mobile DATE: Until September 17 VENUE: Tavola Royal Plaza, Al Saad number. Registration will also be open from TIME: 4pm Doha Sightseeing Street 10:30am to 11:30am at the museum on the VENUE: City Center DATE: Ongoing Tavola offers a range of cake decorating day of the event. Registration costs QR50 per The Eid celebrations will off er a variety of TIME: 9am-9pm and kitchen skills classes. Tavola is the only group. Each group can have a maximum of daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive VENUE: Around Doha authorised Wilton method provider in the fi ve people, with at least one adult and one live entertainment shows will feature Doha Bus is Qatar’s fi rst Hop-on Hop-off Middle East. child over the age of 5. throughout the week, Tarzan will be held at sight-seeing bus tour, providing both local City Centre. residents and visiting tourists a fl exible way New Bootcamp Abu Hamour to discover the country’s vibrant past, present DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Dari Qatar and future. Each Doha Bus tour highlights a TIME: 6pm DATE: Ongoing variety of interesting locations throughout VENUE: Doha British School Doha Film Institute and Qatar Tourism this fast changing landscape including Souq Located just minutes from Villaggio Authority have embarked on an ambitious Waqif, The Pearl, Villaggio as well as The and a walk away from Ain Khalid Gate the mission of producing an unprecedented Museum of Islamic Art. Doha Bus enhances Doha British School campus is our newest documentary – ‘Dari Qatar’ – a personal the sightseeing experience with seven Bootcamp location. The training takes place journey through Qatar, about you, for diff erent language options to choose from as on the main grass playing field surrounded you, fi lmed by all of you. ‘Dari Qatar’ is an well as group discounts, private coach tours by an athletics track. There are showers intimate, engaging portrayal of Qatar today; and corporate outings. Doha Bus is a fun, available and changing rooms. a refreshing look at the nation, told entirely interactive and highly education experience by its public, revealing the hopes, loves, fears, for every traveller. Pottery workshop for kids dreams and realities of the people who call DATE: Every Monday Live Music Qatar home. ‘Dari Qatar’ will give the world a Combination of Sun, Sand and Surfi ng TIME: 5pm-6pm DATE: Until September 31 diff erent perspective on what it is like to live DATE: Ongoing Kids will learn a new hand building TIME: 7:30pm-11:30pm in Qatar, with its unique beauty, its cultural VENUE: Aqua Park technique for creating and finishing VENUE: Admiral’s Club diversity and its rich Arabic traditions. For the fi rst time ever in Qatar, it will be artworks in clay. For more, call 44865201. Featuring special Irish band Coelta with Visit: http://dohafi lminstitute.com/pages/ possible to ride up curved sidewalls at 90 two gigs per month, followed by Over Your dariqatar degrees to the direction of the water fl ow. Sketching with pencil and charcoal Head, Bluestone, Sand Tunes, Doha Band, Giving visitors and especially surfi ng fanatics DATE: Sunday and Wednesday 50 Degree, Dave Duchette, Vertuoso, Jack Doha Beauty Show an amazing experience available at only one TIME: 5pm- 6:30pm Daniels Trio and others, only in Admiral’s, DATE: October 20-22 place in Qatar Aqua Park. If you can hold a pencil, you can draw 7:30pm to 11:30pm Thursdays and Fridays, TIME: 10am Come join us and also take advantage of the … Discover techniques to make your until September 30. No entry fee, above 21 VENUE: Doha Exhibition and Convention extra free ticket you get anytime you buy two drawing more realistic. Every Saturday and years. Center Stingray Tickets. Wednesday from 5pm-6:30pm.

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Taiwan triumphs survey as top expat destination InterNations’ survey spans over 60 countries across the globe and covers a wide range of topics based on five key parameters: Quality of Life, Ease of Settling In, Working Abroad, Family Life and Personal Finance. By Anand Holla

discoveries – Quality of Life (leisure options, personal happiness, travel and transport, health and well- being, safety and security), Ease of Settling In (feeling welcome, friendliness, fi nding friends, language), Working Abroad (job and career, work-life balance, job security), Family Life (availability/ costs of childcare and education, quality of education, family well- being), and Personal Finance. The top 10 expat destinations listed by the survey are Taiwan, Malta, Ecuador, Mexico, , Costa Rica, Australia, Austria, Luxembourg, and Czech Republic. Whereas Kuwait, Greece, Nigeria, Brazil and Saudi Arabia are part of the bottom 10. About Taiwan topping the charts, the survey says, “In addition to claiming 1st place out of 67 countries in the overall ranking, it is in the top 10 for every individual index! Taiwan holds fi rst place in the Quality of Life and Personal Finance Indices, impressing with the quality and aff ordability of its healthcare and the enviable fi nancial situation of expats living there.” “The Asian Tiger scores second place in the Working Abroad Index,” the report continues. “Over one- third of expats in Taiwan (34%) are completely satisfi ed with their jobs, more than double the global average of 16%. Expats are similarly GO-TO DESTINATION: The popular tourist hotspot of Malta, in the second place, off ers plenty of leisure opportunities and the best-rated climate. Under the enthusiastic about their work-life Maltese sun, it’s also very easy to make friends, the report says. balance (30%) and job security (34%).” In fact, Taiwan has ousted the aiwan triumphs in The results of the 188-page report lot whose backgrounds and reasons service providers.” winner of 2014 and 2015, Ecuador. aff ordable medical are combed from the feedback for moving “are as multi-faceted as Usually, extensive surveys About Malta coming in second place care, personal safety, of more than 14,272 respondents the globe itself.” such as Expat Insider are often out of 67 expat destinations, the and personal fi nance. representing 174 nationalities So what could be the most outsourced to communication report says, “The popular tourist Expats in Austria are and living in 191 countries or challenging part about putting agencies, which focus on this kind hotspot off ers plenty of leisure enthusiasticT about the quality overseas territories who took part together such an extensive survey of research, Zeeck pointed out. opportunities and the best-rated of the environment there. in the survey and “had their say on expat life? “I would like to think “However, we have managed to climate. Under the Maltese sun, it’s Luxembourg is the top expat on moving, living, and working that we have by now established transfer the entire project in-house also very easy to make friends.” destination when it comes to abroad.” quite a bit of a routine in the within just three years. This has A long line of parameters are working abroad or job security. InterNations’ third such survey, third year of the Expat Insider been a big step for InterNations. factored in while assessing the Finland is the place to be for a which attempts to show what survey,” Malte Zeeck, Founder After all, we are the world’s largest destinations. About work-life satisfying family life. And it doesn’t moves expats around the globe, and co-CEO of InterNations, told network and information site for balance, for instance, New Zealand, get any better than Mexico when it covers a wide range of topics, Community. “Nonetheless, the people who live and work abroad: Denmark and Luxembourg drew the comes down to the ease of fi nding including basic facts about greatest challenge defi nitely lies we have always put great eff ort into most satisfi ed votes while Kuwait, local friends. demographic data and the moving in co-ordinating the diff erent creating an environment for people Saudi Arabia and Japan drew the These are some of the fascinating process. It focuses on participants’ teams and departments here at the to connect with each other, but we least satisfi ed ones. The shortest fi ndings of the InterNations’ survey happiness with a variety of factors InterNations head offi ce, which would like to further strengthen work weeks are in Denmark (39 Expat Insider – one of the largest related to their country of residence are all involved in conducting the the information aspect, too, so we hours), France, Finland, Canada, expat surveys worldwide – which and personal life abroad. It’s not survey, analysing the data, and are quite proud of the Expat Insider Cyprus, and Ireland (all around off ers an in-depth analysis of just the traditional expats who have publishing the results. In 2016, we survey,” he said. 41 hours), and the longest work everyday expat life in more than participated in this exercise, insists have handled nearly all of these Five topical indices form weeks are in Tanzania, Uganda 60 countries across the globe. InterNations, but a wide-ranging steps without any support of the backbone of the survey’s (both slightly more than 50 hours), Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Malte Zeeck, Founder and co-CEO of InterNations.

Nigeria, and Romania (both around When asked how does he 49 hours). view Qatar’s progression as a A quick summary of the more wholesome hub for expats exhaustive report reads somewhat in the coming months or years, like this: The Quality of Life Index Zeeck said, “One can fi nd a lot is headed by overall winner Taiwan, of interesting information about and with Japan, another East Asian this question by looking at the country ranks third. The second various ratings from our survey place, however, belongs to Austria, respondents, and fi nd out where due to excellent scores for travel Qatar could potentially improve and transport, health and well- from the point of view of foreigners being. The fi rst rank in the Ease of who actually live there.” Settling In Index goes to Mexico Pointing out Qatar’s low ranking – again. It successfully defends its in the Ease of Settling In Index, reputation as the go-to place for a where it comes 61st out of 67 warm welcome. destinations worldwide, Zeeck In the Family Life Index, last explained, “This index includes a year’s number one, Austria, drops variety of ‘soft’, more emotional down to fourth rank. The 2015 aspects of living abroad. To runner-up, Finland, now makes pick just one example: expats in it to the top, ahead of the Czech Qatar are clearly very unhappy Republic and Israel. Last but not about how hard it is to make local least, the fi rst place in the Personal friends, which 61% of the survey Finance Index goes to Taiwan, too. participants have trouble with. With Ukraine, another newcomer In the Working Abroad Index, the features among the best three — lowest ranking goes to the Work- also emerging as the top-rated Life Balance category — nearly country in the Cost of Living Index. one-third of all respondents The survey goes far beyond in Qatar are less than satisfi ed number-crunching and with personal work-life balance. comparative data analysis. For Indeed, the average work week for instance, it even voices the a full-time employee seems to be most common expat problems longer in Qatar, at 46.7 hours, than in insightful one-liners gleaned the global survey average of 44.6 from the participants: “I miss hours. Of course, this is perfectly my personal support network within the bounds of Qatari labour (family or friends).” “I don’t like law, which stipulates a maximum being fi nancially dependent on my of 48 working hours per week, but partner.” “I am worried about my especially for regular employees in future fi nances.” “I have trouble a nonexecutive position, 40 hours said. “All these factors might education and schooling. of Living Index, its 35th place in the making new friends.” “I have had has become a standard to aspire to.” be mitigated to some extent Even the diffi culties of fi nding Personal Finance Index indicates some trouble with culture shock.” In the Quality of Life Index, by measures that individual friends could be made easier that expats are nonetheless content “Moving abroad has been bad for expats are, among other factors, companies could take to attract with workplaces providing more with their fi nancial situation and my psychological/mental health.” less than enthusiastic about the best international employees opportunities for socialising among income,” Zeeck said. Since people move abroad for aspects like the aff ordability of – make sure their staff members colleagues, expats and Qataris Founded in 2007 by Zeeck, a variety of reasons, the survey healthcare or the local transport have enough time for leisure and alike,” Zeeck explained. Philipp von Plato, Christian Leifeld, has even identifi ed 10 diff erent infrastructure, while according to family, off er comprehensive health Salaries, however, are admittedly InterNations is the largest global expat types that range from ‘The the Family Life Index, expat parents insurance packages, organise a fairly competitive in Qatar. expat network with 2.3mn members Foreign Assignee’ to ‘The Travelling struggle with the aff ordability of pick-up service for the commute, “Though Qatar actually ranks 62nd spread across communities in 390 Spouse’ (see infographic). childcare and education, Zeeck or sponsor some of their costs for out of 67 destinations in the Cost cities around the world. 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY

Al Abeer Medical Center launches Family Club Card

Al Abeer Medical Center has introduced Family Club Card, which will off er discounts to registered families on consultations, diagnostics and procedures. The card was launched by Indian Ambassador Sanjiv Arora recently (pictured). Dr Nazeem Shamsuddin, Head-Operations, Al Abeer Medical Center, Qatar said that the Family Club Card is a “unique membership programme that provides members with a range of exclusive privileges and discounts at our centre. As a member of the Family Club, your entire family can now be under the care of a Family Doctor.” The Family Doctor will manage the care of newborns, children, men, women and elders. Covered areas include Adult & Child Wellness, Well Woman Care, Management of Chronic Medical Conditions, Diagnostic & Preventive Healthchecks and Nutritional, and Fitness & Dietary Counselling. Enrolment into the Family Club is free for families. The immediate family of the card member (spouse and children) and their parents can be enrolled into the scheme. Applications for the scheme are available at Al Abeer Medical Center, Abu Hamour. For more information, please call 4444- 5678. Seen here is Dr Shamsuddin, left, handing over the first Family Club Card to Ambassador Arora.

About 400 teachers attend MES in-service programme

The MES Indian School recently conducted a two-day in-service cum orientation programme for its teachers. About 400 teachers attended. Resource persons were Navinder Kaur, Asllesha Thakur, and S Chand and they went in depth on ‘Innovative Strategies for Active Learning Classroom’ and ‘Execution of Diff erentiated Instruction.’ Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 OFFBEAT COMMUNITY Nasa studying twins to find out long-term health eff ects of living in space Christopher Mason, leader of a By Amina Khan study on gene regulation and RNA modifi cations, said he often sent his colleagues samples that were just a r Francine Garrett- few hundred microliters in volume. Bakelman arrived at “Sometimes it’s frozen, and then Nasa’s Johnson Space when you thaw the blood, a lot of Center in the middle of your cells have died,” he said. the night, ready to get Even scientists who don’t need herD hands on Scott Kelly’s blood. biological samples have to deal with She watched on a laptop as the limited resources. Dr Mathias Basner astronaut stepped off a plane March of the University of Pennsylvania, 2 about 1:30am, back in Houston who is studying the astronauts’ after his record 340 days aboard the cognitive function, shortened his International Space Station. Then, battery of mental tests to fi t into in a nearby molecular biology lab, Kelly’s tight schedule. she set the centrifuge to the right “It can’t be too long,” he said. temperature and looked over her pre- “Time in space on the ISS is very labelled test tubes. valuable.” Within an hour, a Nasa staff er The only scientists who didn’t brought in two samples — one drawn have to deal with such sample- just minutes before, and the other limiting issues were the ones who taken during Kelly’s fi nal hours in needed stool, to study the twins’ orbit. microbiomes. The physician-scientist shifted “It’s a very non-invasive into high gear: Blood doesn’t keep procedure,” Northwestern University forever, and every minute counts. So Scott Kelly, left, and his twin brother, Mark Kelly, both former space shuttle astronauts. neurobiologist Martha Hotz does every drop — these tiny samples Vitaterna said. Coordinating the had to be split among several research “It’s very surreal,” she said of the The leaders of the 10 chosen mainly certain B cells and T cells — twins’ hectic schedules to collect groups. otherworldly feeling of handling projects were called to the Johnson would be shared by several teams. samples on or around the same day “It’s a big responsibility, because blood drawn in space. “It’s a once- Space Center more than two years “We became like a family,” said Dr was another challenge, said Basner, you have four to fi ve teams that are in-a-lifetime opportunity.” ago. Many had never worked with the Andrew Feinberg of Johns Hopkins who referred to Mark Kelly as the depending on you,” she said. The idea for the study came space agency before. University, leader of a study on the “free-range” sibling. The blood work is part of the Nasa from Scott Kelly himself, said Craig University of California, San twins’ epigenetic markers. Mark Kelly, who retired from Nasa Twins Study, an ambitious research Kundrot, life sciences lead at Nasa’s Diego molecular geneticist Brinda The scientists worked to perfect in 2011, leads a very busy life. He’s project that explores the long-term Offi ce of the Chief Scientist in Rana, leader of the body fl uid study, their methods in the months leading married to former Rep. Gabrielle health eff ects of living in space. Washington. The agency was making thought she might get a sample of up to Kelly’s departure. Feinberg Giff ords, D-Ariz., who survived an Understanding those risks — and plans to track the health of Kelly about 10 millilitres of blood — a vial’s and his son Jason spent many late assassination attempt in 2011. The fi nding ways to mitigate them — will and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail worth — each time the Kellys were nights in the lab fi guring out how to couple now campaign for gun- be crucial if Nasa makes good on its Kornienko over the course of the sampled. maximise the number of B and T cells control measures. pledge to send astronauts to Mars by mission when Kelly asked whether It quickly became clear that Nasa they could extract from special test Scott Kelly retired from the space the mid-2030s. any research would involve his would treat Scott Kelly’s biological tubes, getting high-quality results agency a few weeks after returning Scott Kelly, who circled the globe brother, who fl ew four missions on samples like the moon rocks gathered with about one-fi fth of the volume to Earth. about 16 times each day, is only half the space shuttle. by Apollo astronauts — precious they would normally work with. The scientists have held off testing of this unusual experiment. The “Our immediate response at the scientifi c resources that must be Once Kelly was in space, some most of the twins’ biological samples other is his identical twin, Mark Kelly, program was no,” Kundrot said. It doled out sparingly and shared by blood samples could be frozen, but for months, waiting to collect a few a former member of Nasa’s astronaut was well past the usual window for many. others needed to be processed fi rst. more from both Kellys on the ground. corps who spent the last year planted soliciting research proposals. Nasa offi cials were polite but The astronaut timed his blood draws This is a precaution to avoid what are fi rmly on Earth. By studying both But identical twin astronauts fi rm. Rana recalled the gist of their so his samples could hitch a ride to known as “batch eff ects,” variations men at the same time, researchers do not come around often. So message: “You’re only going to get Kazakhstan on a departing Soyuz that can crop up because of tiny hope to pinpoint the biological Nasa scrambled to put out a call to one vial of blood during each session, spacecraft, then be whisked halfway diff erences in the way samples are consequences of spending nearly a scientists. and you’re going to have to share that around the world to Houston. That handled. full year unshielded from radiation The result was a collection of vial of blood between all 10 of you.” way, the blood could be processed “It’s sometimes a challenge and untethered from gravity. projects spanning physiology, One reason for their thrift was within 48 hours of exiting Kelly’s because we’re all anxious to see Space-farers experience well- microbiology, genomics and that Scott Kelly’s blood had already arm. what’s going to come out of this,” known changes in microgravity: They behavioural health. been promised to several other “You say, ‹Oh, it’s just a blood Vitaterna said. “But it’s better science get an inch or two taller, their faces One study out of Stanford uses fl u experiments. Up against Nasa’s strict draw,’ but even just a blood draw to wait and do it all together.” puff up, and their bones become vaccines to investigate how Kelly’s safety limits, he had little left to give. is not a simple thing when you’re With Scott Kelly’s last “integrated” porous and weak. But the 10 teams immune response changes in space. So the Twins Study researchers operating on the space station,” said sample being taken last week, that participating in the Twins Study Two others, from Johns Hopkins and spent months adapting their research Susan Bailey, a radiation biologist prospect is fi nally within reach. are going deeper, examining factors Cornell, examine the mechanisms routines to use every last drop of at Colorado State University who is The biggest challenges may lie related to cancer risk, cardiovascular underlying how gene expression blood they were allowed. studying the twins’ telomeres for ahead, in integrating all of these disease and immune system function. changes in orbit. The protein-rich plasma would signs of accelerated ageing. diff erent pieces of evidence into a That’s why Garrett-Bakelman Additional groups are analysing go to Stanford University, where The scientists put their trust in coherent picture of the astronauts’ spent six hours carefully processing how the gut microbiome fares in Michael Snyder was compiling a full one another. One of them, such as health, said Snyder, the Stanford Kelly’s blood — spinning test tubes, space and searching for molecular chemical profi le of the human body, Garrett-Bakelman, often processed genomicist. separating plasma and pulling out signals linked to problems that may including Kelly’s genome, proteome, and divvied up samples for several “That’s the fun part,” he said. “You diff erent cell types one by one. She result when the body’s fl uids, freed transcriptome and metabolome. other groups. can really see what the puzzle looks didn’t fi nish until 8am. from gravity, rush toward the head. Several types of white blood cells — Weill Cornell Medicine geneticist like.” —Los Angeles Times/TNS 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY Pakistani community gathers in h The cultural show was organised as part of ‘Communities Eid Al Adha

Ambassador of Pakistan Shahzad Ahmad

Also in attendance were a large number of blue collar workers from Pakistan. “We received a large number of people. The crowd was in fact more than we expected and you could tell from the people’s reaction that they enjoyed the show,” Jenan Bangash, an organiser and a Pakistani community leader, tells Community in a chat at the cultural show. Conducted by well-known anchor and TV host Soweba — CELEBRATIONS: Members of the audience performing the traditional Attan dance. Photos by Umer Nangiana from Peshawar city in Pakistan — the cultural show featured t is the one festival that performances by well-known many members of the Pakistani singers such as Waheed Pakistani community wait Achakzahi, multi-lingual singer for the entire year. Not just Rizwana from Islamabad and an opportunity to meet and Mariyah Khan from Peshawar. Igreet friends, it is an opportunity Known for his Attan music, to witness a slice of home culture Achakzahi was eagerly awaited away from home. by the audience. The moment For some, this Eid al-Adha the singer stepped on the stage, was the perfect occasion to go members of the audience went up and spin in Attan (traditional up in the air doing Attan. This Pashtun folk dance) on the beats of traditional dance was a special traditional drum and high-voltage attraction and added colour and vocals of Pashto singers in the energy to the show. background. Achakzahi’s voice pulled many Members of Pakistani up from their seats and a large community gathered in hundreds crowd gathered in a perfect to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Al ensemble to perform the dance. Wakrah Sports Club Auditorium Attan is a folk dance conducted by on Monday. The cultural show Pashtuns during weddings or other organised as part of ‘Communities celebrations such as engagements, Eid Al Adha 2016 Celebrations’ New Year, and informal gatherings. by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), The performance of Attan dance which is spread over the two days traditionally is in the open air and is of Eid, witness people enjoying performed by a troupe of 50 to 100 performances by artists from dancers waving red scarves in the air Pakistan, invited to participate in while musicians beat drums. This the show. dance is performed as a regional Pakistani Ambassador Shahzad dance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Ahmad along with dignitaries Federally Administered Tribal Areas Waheed Achakzahi comes down from the stage to sing alongside the audience. from the MoI witnessed the show. of Pakistan. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY undreds to celebrate Eid al-Adha a 2016 Celebrations’ by the Ministry of Interior. By Umer Nangiana

d, left, with off icers of the Ministry of Interior at the show. A large number of Pakistani community members participated in the show.

“My speciality is in Attan. I sing a well-known artist in Peshawar songs that are more folk and are from where she started her career Attan can be performed on them,” in acting at Pakistan Television Achakzahi tells Community in a (PTV) and played different roles in chat backstage. Coming to Doha multiple serials. for the second time, he says the “I was always interested in audience here has been amazing. joining the showbiz after my “They are so full of energy and studies and I started my career very responsive. It was lovely to with acting. Singing was also perform here among the people my passion so I later shifted to who are celebrating their Eid away singing professionally,” Mariyah from home and to provide them tells Community. She performed a with some taste of home through number of Pashto songs that were our music,” says the Pashto singer well-received by the audience. from Peshawar. Dressed in traditional outfit A student of MPhil at the from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, singer University of Peshawar, Achakzahi Shahid Ali Khan was huge hit with says music is his passion. As a his mainly Pashto and some multi- Pashto singer Mariyah enthralled hobby, he says he has been singing lingual songs. Attired in traditional dress, Shahid Ali Khan presenting a folk song. the audience with her voice. songs for more than seven years Having a good grip over many and intends to keep it going. regional languages of Pakistan, “I believe it is passion for music Achakzahi also shoots videos for Khan has the ability to cater to a and singing that I have been able his songs and puts them on social culturally diverse audience, which to learn many languages and I can media. it was at the show as it included sing in all those languages,” says He believes the social media members from other different Rizwanna. gives him more listeners than he community speaking languages She says she can sing in Punjabi, could have ever gathered through such as Punjabi, Seraiki (language Pashto, Potohari, and Urdu, among traditional means of production. of Southern Punjab in Pakistan), other languages. Her Punjabi folk As the momentum developed, Sindhi, Urdu (Pakistan’s national songs were a huge hit. Punjab Achakzahi’s Attan songs attracted language) and others. Music Group chief, Nazakat Ali even the non-Pashtun members of “I come from a musical family. I Khan performed a tabla (drums) the audience to join in the dance. have been singing since childhood solo besides providing background To the accompaniment of drums, and by virtue of travelling within music to other singers. the dancers formed a circle, taking Pakistan to different areas I have The organisers say they were each other by the hand while been able to learn many different “overwhelmed” by the number of revolved in circles of their own. languages. I can sing in all those who attended the event. The dance started with slow steps languages,” says Khan. However, There were special arrangements that gradually got faster. his main command is over Pashto made for families, and members of A large number of Pashto- language as he is now settled in the audience were given prizes at speaking members of the audience Peshawar. the end of the programme through got a chance to enjoy their Rizwanna from Islamabad — the lucky draws and quizzes. traditional Pashto folk songs and capital of Pakistan — enthralled the The artists performed at a performances from different audience with Punjabi and similar Eid cultural programme on artists. Urdu songs, especially national Tuesday, the second day of Eid at Mariyah Khan enthralled the songs. the Asian Town, which was also audience with her voice. An She is also a multi-lingual artist organised by the MoI for its Eid for actor-turned singer, Mariyah is who started her career from PTV. Communities programme. Rizwanna from Islamabad performing at the show. 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Home improvement: What’s old is new again ome improvement as people your goal, accent wood makes a statement. think about impressing their guests during the holidays. It Small touches: Fixtures and surfaces is also a time for change, which Don’t forget the little details: a glass makes the current trends in doorknob, an oil-rubbed light fi xture or a Hhome décor so unique. stained glass panel in the window. These Simply put, what’s old is new again. touches go a long way to convey the look of Homeowners are gravitating to classic and another era in a newer home. timeworn elements to give their home a traditional feel. Imagination is the limit for Mixing eras with furniture homeowners, but here is a sampling of what Antiques and classic period pieces mix can be done. well with more contemporary furnishings to create an eclectic style in a newer home. Build from the ground up Mid-century modern elements — from Install new fl ooring that’s inspired by architecture to furniture — weave their way the charm of vintage fl oors. By replicating into home décor again this season, proving techniques such as wire brushing and hand their staying power. scraping, distressed fl ooring achieves the If homeowners are looking to imbue a look of vintage craftsmanship. newer home with the timeless details of tradition, there’s a project of every scale. New Rustic charm of wall accents materials that are designed to look old will Adding a wood accent wall can create the not only perform better, they’ll last for years feel of a farmhouse or even an industrial loft. to come. And “timeless” is always on trend. Wood can add an artistic element or focal point to backsplashes and ceilings. Whatever © Brandpoint

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

If you have doubts about something or someone today, tap in and As much as you bulls like to be in control and feel vindicated when Today’s Moon shines in Libra, joining Venus in your romance zone. listen to them Aries. You’re not simply imagining trouble in paradise. a prediction comes true, Mercury retrograde is messing with a lot of Attached? Plan a fun date — bowling or karaoke perhaps? Nothing It’s very real. that right now. Look at the facts and go from there today. too serious or a place where too much is expected.

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

There’s a lot of air energy around today — which means that people Today’s Moon shines on your third house of siblings, neighbours Stop putting words in other people’s mouths today Virgos and let are thinking more about things and not getting emotionally attached and short travel trips. If you haven’t spent any time with a sibling everyone have their opinion and speak up when they feel they to anything or anyone. or someone you feel is like your sibling, plan something easy this should. weekend.

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

In a few days... Jupiter the planet of good luck, opportunity and door Don’t be put off by someone’s behaviour or lack of enthusiasm today You’re super easy going and likeable. Which is why this Mercury opening connections moves into your sign. (Through October 10, Scorpios. Everyone has their off days — including you — and do keep retrograde session is particularly vexing on some of you. Maybe 2017) he’s going to be your lucky charm! in mind that there is a lot of ‘past history’ cosmic activity in play for you’re not so easygoing/likeable after all? Yes you are — it’s just one you right now. of those days!

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Jealousy is indeed a curse goats. Trying to keep up with friends and Venus and the Moon shine on your fellow air sign of Libra today, Stop and smell the roses today Pisces. Literally. It’s important you family is no easy task. That’s why Keeping up with the Kardashians is your ninth house of spirituality and learning. If there is something find a minute or two everyday to show gratitude to the Universe for such a hit. It’s a glimpse into the lives of rich and self–indulgent lives. nice you can do for someone else today, do it. Even if the recipient is all the wonderful things you have in your life. Would you really want that life...honestly? unaware. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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AMMO COMBAT MARCH SALUTE ARMY CONVOY MEDAL SENTRY ATTACK DRILL MESS TANK BASE FIGHT OFFICER UNIFORM BATTLE GUARD PARADE UNIT BERET HELMET POST WAR BOOTS JEEP RAID CAMP KHAKI RIFLE 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. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Sprint (4) 1. Definite (8) 3. Precise (8) 2. Importune (7) 8. Vend (4) 4. Neck-tie (6) 9. Multiple (8) 5. One-sided (10) 11. Unmatched (12) 6. Coral isle (5) 13. Knife-maker (6) 7. Whirlpool (4) 14. Roar (6) 10. Hindrance (10) 17. Quibbling (12) 12. Cheat (8) 20. Standards (8) 15. Free time (7) 21. Husk (4) 16. Movement (6) 22. Warring (8) 18. Tail feather (5) 23. Equal (4) 19. Dross (4)

Cryptic Clues

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ACROSS DOWN 1 You’re right to get one (4) 1. Strange patterns in the wing of a church 3. The bus decor becomes hidden (8) (8) 8. As well as a London orchestra (4) 2. Conventions where you may have 9 & 20Ac. Sum to do in per cent to work something to declare (7) out this figure (8,8) 4. Jewellery item and rings found in British 11. Lost me cash in terrible contraptions church (6) Yesterday’s Solutions (4,8) 5. Impulsive island caught with credit 13. Father’s attempt to make food (6) notes (10) QUICK CRYPTIC 14. Orbits around small restaurant (6) 6. Itinerary for tour around the East (5) Across: 1 Controversy; 9 Idiotic; 10 Relax; Across: 1 Curry favour; 9 Opposed; 10 Ochre; 11 17. Force by Alan’s court order (12) 7. Terribly odd love bird (4) 20. See 9 Ac. 10. Theatrical producer one takes to Rome 11 Canon; 12 Partial; 13 Remiss; 15 Archer; 18 Eerie; 12 Learner; 13 Orbits; 15 Aspect; 18 Inertia; 21. To return to a man (4) and Paris somehow (10) Medical; 20 Front; 22 Niche; 23 Snigger; 24 20 Among; 22 Hedge; 23 Balloon; 24 Shop 22. Normal procedure for skipping? (3,5) 12. It shouldn’t be used as a blotter (4,4) Impersonate. steward. 23. It’s a long walk from the theatre, kids! 15. Driven to tears by domestic appliance Down: 2 Orion; 3 Tetanus; 4 Occupy; 5 Error; Down: 2 Upper; 3 Respect; 4 Fiddle; 5 Viola; 6 (4) (7) 6 Selfish; 7 Discernment; 8 Exploratory; 14 Unhinge; 7 Come to light; 8 Secret agent; 14 16. False lashes can give trouble (6) 18. Improper treatment of “6 Dn.” (5) Modicum; 16 Ruffian; 17 Blasts; 19 Crete; 21 Breadth; 16 Shallow; 17 Gambit; 19 Twerp; 21 19. The main point of registration (4) Ought. Odour. 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY CINEMA Another view from Venice: Of love, war and the Pope

A screen grab from Hacksaw Ridge. A scene from Frantz.

Desmond Doss — is brilliant in a role that By Gautaman Bhaskaran is gripped by a moral question. He is poorly educated, a Seventh-Day Adventist, who will not work on a Sunday even if the he three most important European enemy were to be peering into his bunker. fi lm festivals have always Hailing from rural Virginia, his principle is something unique to off er. In my clear — he is okay with war, but not killing, long years at Cannes and in Venice and so he would not so much as touch a — a few at Berlin — I have always rifle. That would go against his faith. But foundT a certain magical spark in the movies he is prepared to go into the war zone as a they presented. This year, Venice was no medic — never mind the humiliation and exception, and I conclude the column I began the prejudice he has to endure from his last week by talking about a few more of the regiment. fi lms I loved. But Gibson shows us how Doss even The highly anticipated Jude Law work, The while refusing to handle a gun, goes into Young Pope, certainly left me thirsting for the fi eld, saving 75 men single-handedly more. The Italian helmer, Paolo Sorrentino, in what became a heroic record. Doss was who has often been described as a modern- extraordinarily brave — belying his regiment’s day Fellini, presented two of the 10 episodes dig of him being a coward. from a series he made for television. I And, then there was a love story — set wish he had given us more. The two parts Jude Law in The Young Pope. against the backdrop of World War I. The were scintillating and just did not look like immensely popular French auteur, Francois something made for the small screen — an satire on the Vatican, very cleverly talks about heroic exploits of the Allied forces during Ozon, came to Venice this year with Frantz — area the director (known for The Great Beauty all those issues which the Papal power has World War II. told through black and white images. and Youth) was stepping into for the fi rst been soundly criticised. Sorrentino is known Gibson — after his rough times that The Yves Saint Laurent star, Pierre Niney, time. to be as controversial as Fellini once was, and included his anti-semitic outbursts — made plays a disturbed French soldier, Adrien To begin with, who would have thought his The Young Pope may well be intensely a comeback after 10 years with Hacksaw — who journeys to a provincial German that Jude Law, that British actor, would disliked by many. Ridge — which describes the fi erce battle that town — which is still extremely hostile to someday play an American Pope in an In direct contrast to a recent Nanni Moretti American troops fought post-Pearl Harbour the Allies — to lay flowers on the grave of Italian-directed movie. As Pius XIII, Law movie, We Have A Pope — where a nervous, — a do-or-die push to capture Okinawa a 24-year-old soldier, Frantz. A German, is an American Pope, the youngest in the self-doubting Michel Piccoli refuses to take which would have ensured their victory over he had died in the trenches fighting French history of the Vatican, the fi rst American offi ce and runs away, Sorrentino’s work has Japan. forces. Adrien’s presence perplexes Frantz’s ever there, in The Young Pope. From a cafe- the Pope as arrogant and destructive. He is In the kind of troubled times which grieving fiance, Anna, (German newcomer keeper in Wong Kar-wai’s 2007 hauntingly just 47 on the screen, and probably a lot more America is passing through, Hacksaw Ridge Paula Beer) and also gets the whole town, romantic My Blueberry Nights to Sherlock immature than what the Vatican would have tells us how easy it once was to be defi ned as unable to get over German defeat and Holmes’ questioning companion, Dr Watson, expected out of a Pope. One awaits the other a patriot. During the war, the Pacifi c region casualties in the war, angered. Franz turns Jude Law’s performance graph has been eight episodes. was a scene of devastation and destruction out to be a sentimental love story about quite amazing. One also saw Law rubbing The Festival’s range of cinema was just that saw hundreds of thousands of men dead Adrien and Anna, and how they pass shoulders with Michael Caine in Sleuth — as lovely, and I was transported from The in bloody battles. The fi ght for Okinawa alone through a set of lies and deceits. an unemployed actor who runs off with the Vatican to Japan, from the tranquil environs in 1945 saw 82,000 men killed. And Gibson’s One of the high points of the movie is wife of a rich novelist. of the Papal State to the battlegrounds of work captures this confl ict as no other fi lm Ozon’s eff ortless way of keeping melodrama Law’s Pope seemed no less scandalous. World War II. Mel Gibson’s fi lm, Hacksaw has. John Woo’s Windtalkers in 2002 and out of his narrative, and he tells us how In the opening sequence, the Pope walks to Ridge, is a conventional, old-world story Terrance Malick’s The Thin Red Line earlier in political and personal questions can the balcony at the Vatican and addresses a about a war hero that one has seen in a work 1998 pale in comparison to Hacksaw Ridge. be eff ectively examined within a moral mammoth crowd waiting to hear him. And like Von Ryan’s Express — where Ryan is The battle scenes here are mind-blowing, framework. he advocates freedom, sexual freedom. He played by that great actor we called Frank and look so eerily real that one felt one was advocates masturbation and abortion. But it Sinatra. There have been other war movies watching the actual war from a stand high z Gautaman Bhaskaran covered turns out he was dreaming! like The Dirty Dozen, Battle of the Bulge and above. the Venice Film Festival, and may be Sorrentino’s fi lm while purporting to be Where Eagle’s Dare, which spoke about the Andrew Garfield — who plays the hero, e-mailed at [email protected] Wednesday, September 14, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Chris Brown bans about the person so that Brown guests from his home can make an informed decision, reports tmz.com. Singer Chris Brown is Guests are also banned from reportedly cutting down on bringing alcohol and drugs to the parties and banning people he house. Brown says that he will be doesn’t know from his home. able to prove his innocence after The 27-year-old musician was being accused of threatening arrested earlier this month after Curran with a gun. “I cannot wait model Baylee Curran accused till the truth comes to light about him of pulling a weapon on her this incident and this situation. during a row at his home in LA You know, because my character’s and as a result, he is said to be been defaced and who I am as a more careful about who visits his person and my integrity. residence. “I’m glad all my real supporters Brown’s two roommates have know me, and know the truth and to put in a request in writing if see the truth,” Brown said. they want to have a guest over, Brown is expected to appear in and they must include details court on September 20. — IANS

COLLABORATORS: Riteish Deshmukh, left, and Nargis Fakhri. Riteish Deshmukh easy to work with: HOME TRUTHS: Chris Brown Nargis Fakhri Bradley Cooper fl aunts beefy arms Actor Bradley Cooper recently showed off his beefy arms and bushy beard while out for run. The star showed off his arms in a sleeveless black ctress Nargis Fakhri the event, shared the experience posted: “Saw the trailer of Banjo, vest and shorts while he tried to go incognito. Sporting a bushy beard, the says her Banjo co-star of playing the role of a banjo Ritesh and Nargis are outstanding. star was almost unrecognisable as his unruly facial hair disguised his face, Riteish Deshmukh is performer. “It is not that this Now see this. #ThankGodBappa reports mirror.co.uk. an easy actor to work instrument is alien to me. I have now with #HindiSubtitles”. The 41-year-old also added a pair of blue sunglasses and a red with. “Working with one banjo in my house. I knew how Directed by Marathi fi lm director snapback while out jogging and eventually cooled down with a walk along ARiteish is a blessing because he is to play. But for my role, I worked Ravi Jadhav, the fi lm focuses on the beach. – IANS such a wonderful person and a great hard. I met some banjo players Banjo — street music of — actor. He is very caring and easy and watched them while they were and its players. It traces journey of to work with. We had a lot of fun playing the instrument. one such player, and how he tries to during the shoot. I am very lucky,” “Banjo is played keeping it on make it big in the music world with Eva Mendes adjusts listening to her customers. “We she said at an event at the Big FM your lap. Ravi Jadhav (the fi lm’s his talent after he meets Nargis’s price of clothing line average a collection every six weeks radio station. director) wanted us to perform as a character who is a New York based according to mom so we’re just constantly making The model-turned-actress says rock star group. So, we tried to play DJ. adjustments and really paying she has also learnt a little bit of the instrument in a stylish way,” he And Salman, who delivered a hit Actress Eva Mendes adjusts the attention to what the customer Marathi for the fi lm. Asked about said. Meanwhile, superstar Salman this year with Sultan, is shooting price of her clothing line according wants. “It’s so important to read all the ongoing Ganesh festival, the Khan, who is busy shooting Kabir Tubelight here in Manila. The fi lm to her mother. The Place Beyond the comments and really listen to Housefull 3 actress said: “I think all Khan’s movie Tubelight, loved the also stars Chinese actress-singer the Pines actress uses her sisters as the customer,” she said. — IANS festivals are very exciting. Ganesh trailer of forthcoming movie Banjo. Zhu Zhu. This is not the fi rst time models for her eponymous clothing Chaturthi is the most thrilling. And He says actors Ritiesh Deshmukh that Salman will be working with line while she knows she can always now being a part of the fi lm and and Nargis Fakhri have done some Kabir. The two have worked in fi lms rely on her mother to keep things promotion during this festival time, outstanding work. like Ek Tha Tiger in 2012 and in last grounded, reports people.com. it is fun.” The actor took to to year’s National Award-winning fi lm “My sisters are defi nitely my Riteish, who was also present at praise the fi lm and its cast. He . — IANS guinea pigs and then my mom always keeps me grounded,” Mendez said. Emraan started watching fi lm in terms of highlighting the fright “I will be like, ‘Mom what do you horror fi lms from age 7 quotient as well as showcasing a love think about this jacket for $79?’ story. “It is unlike anything you have And she’s like, ‘Too much!’ I’m like, Actor says he was ever seen. It is primarily a love story mom it’s $79 for a beautiful coat!’ a bit of a twisted kid as he started and revolves around the inter-personal Sometimes we adjust it according watching horror fi lms at a very young relationships of three people. But the to my mom’s opinion,” Mendes age. “I was bit of a twisted kid who used core story is about horror,” he explained. added. to watch horror fi lms from age 7. I don’t Directed by Vikram Bhatt, But it isn’t just the opinion of feel as scared as the average person but I Reboot is the fourth instalment in the her mother that is important to still do feel it,” Emraan said. popular Raaz franchise. It also features the 42-year-old actress, who has He was in the city to promote his and Gaurav Arora. The daughters Amada and Esmeralda forthcoming fi lm Raaz Reboot. Asked on fi lm will release on September 16. — with partner and actor Ryan EARLY BIRD: Emraan Hashmi the content, the actor vouched for the IANS Gosling, as she knows the value of TRENDSETTER: Eva Mendes 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, September 14, 2016 COMMUNITY Celebrating the Hindi language Community forum North Indians’ Association is hosting Hindi Diwas in a bid to promote the language among Indian expatriates from diff erent regions. By Umer Nangiana

ONE FAMILY: NIA organises several meets and events which celebrate Indian diversity.

ike every year, the North honour their national language. the occasion of Hindi Diwas,” says Prtiyogita (language contest) small organisation has spread out Indians’ Association “Let us all take this pride to show the association in its message. and many others showcasing the to become a diversifi ed community (NIA) is celebrating the world that though being far NIA’s unique Hindi Diwas members’ talents in the Hindi with a vision to ensure cross- Hindi Diwas to promote away from our great nation, we still programme will have lots of exciting language. cultural interaction among the Hindi language. This have the feelings of being strongly activities such as skits, Hasya Kavita NIA is a non-profi t organisation. Indian dispora of Qatar. dayL is celebrated on September 14 associated to Indian culture. Thus Sammelan (poetry recitation), It was formed by a few enthusiastic NIA organises several meets across the world as Hindi, written let us all once more intermingle and games, slogan contest, family Indian nationals in Doha in the and events which celebrate Indian in Devnagari script, was approved celebrate our rich Indian heritage on games, quiz for kids, Muhavara year 1991. In the course of time, the diversity. It is a unique socio- as an offi cial language of the cultural organisation which is Constituent Assembly in the year promoting Indian culture and 1949. community spirit in Qatar. It is The fi rst in the series of events dedicated to the goal of preserving, is NIA’s unique and much awaited promoting and enhancing an Hindi Diwas to be held today at understanding of Indian culture and Letoile Hotel, Airport Road. “The its values among children and other programme is only open to the communities. members of the NIA. However, Fostering community spirit anyone can join in the programme among Indian nationals in Qatar, the provided the person fi rst becomes association has grown to become the member of the association,” said one of the foremost organisations Sanjay Arora, Vice President of NIA. of its kind and represents over 250 He explained that the procedure families today. It conducts a number for becoming a member of the of events and programmes for its organisation was simple hence members throughout the year. providing non-members the chance Some of the notable services to avail the opportunity and become include assistance to bright young a part of the larger family. Arora students by honouring them said there will be a host of cultural for their educational and sports programmes themed around Hindi achievements. Diwas including poetry recitation, The NIA is a unique organisation skits and other activities performed known for its vision, dedication by the NIA members. “It gives us of its committee members and sheer happiness to revisit the charm volunteers, and unquestionable of our great motherland, , in integrity. The NIA’s goal is a special way by celebrating Hindi to continue the tradition and Diwas. Hindi is one of the sweetest provide more activities of interest language spoken across India and to children and members of is recognised in the entire world,” community thereby catering to says NIA. the growing needs of the Indian The celebration is marked as a community of Qatar in cultural, gesture to augment its importance educational and community service into our youth and teach them to Children performing at an earlier Hindi Diwas programme. areas.