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Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Rabia II 19, 1438 AH
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VETERAN: Dr Mats Troedsson with the first ever cloned horse and its genetic copy. Horse sense Dr Mats Troedsson, Consultant Director of Al Shaqab Equine Veterinary Medical Centre, waxes lyrical about breeding grounds of excellence. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 5.01am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.21am Zuhr (noon) 11.44am Asr (afternoon) 2.45pm xXx: Return of Xander Cage Cage (Vin Diesel), thought to be long dead, comes out of Maghreb (sunset) 5.07pm Directed by: DJ Caruso self-imposed exile as recruited by the CIA to race villain Isha (night) 6.37pm Written by: F Scott Frazier Xiang (Donnie Yen) to recover a powerful weapon known as Cast: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone “Pandora’s Box” which can control military satellites which Synopsis: xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a 2017 American could cause catastrophic damage. Recruiting a group of thrill- USEFUL NUMBERS action fi lm directed by D J Caruso and written by F Scott seeking cohorts (a sharpshooter and a hacker), Xander fi nds Frazier. It stars Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy of corruption among Kris Wu, Ruby Rose, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Toni Collette and world governments including insiders in his own country’s Samuel L Jackson. It is the third fi lm in the xXx franchise and a government. sequel to both xXx (2002) and xXx: State of the Union (2005). Extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Location: Roxy Cinema
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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Assassin’s Creed an original story that expands the series’ mythology, taking Qatar Airways 40253374 Directed by: Justin Kurzel place during the Spanish Inquisition. When Callum Lynch Written by: Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of Synopsis: Assassin’s Creed is an action adventure fi lm the secret Assassins society. based on the video game franchise of the same name. The fi lm is set in the same universe as the video games but features Locations: Gulf Mall, Villaggio, City Center ote Unquo Qu te There are Mall Cinema (1): Bairavaa (Tamil) 10:45pm. 2pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 5pm; Khaidi Royal Plaza Cinema Palace still many causes No:150 (Telugu) 8PM; Bairavaa (2): Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania (2D) worth sacrifi cing for, so (Tamil) 10:45pm. Landmark Cinema (2): Surf’s 2:15pm; Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania Mall Cinema (2): Surf’s Up 2: Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 2pm; Surf’s (2D) 4pm; Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania much history yet to be made. Wavemania (2D) 2pm; Surf’s Up 2: Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 3:45pm; (2D) 5:45pm; A Monster Calls (2D) Wavemania (2D) 3:45pm; Moana Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania (2D) 7:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) (2D) 5:30pm; A Monster Calls 5:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) 9:30pm; The Warrior’s Gate (2D) – Michelle Obama (2D) 7:30pm; A Monster Calls (2D) 7:15pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9:15pm; 11:30pm. 9:30pm; The Windmill Massacre A Monster Calls (2D) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Khaidi Khaidi No:150 (Telugu) 2:30pm; Mall Cinema (3): Khaidi No:150 No:150 (Telugu) 2:30pm; The The Windmill Massacre (2D) 5pm; (Telugu) 2pm; The Warrior’s Gate Windmill Massacre (2D) 5pm; Gautami Putra (Telugu) 6:30pm; (2D) 4:30pm; Gautami Putra (2D) Gautami Putra (Telugu) 6:45pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9pm; Ok Jaanu Community Editor 6:30pm; Patriot’s Day (2D) 9pm; Ok Jaanu (Hindi) 9pm; The (Hindi) 11:15pm. Kamran Rehmat Ok Jaanu (Hindi) 11:15pm. Warrior’s Gate (2D) 11:30pm. Asian Town Cinema: Bairavaa e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Bairavaa Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): (Tamil) 4:45, 7, 8, 8:45, 10:15, Telephone: 44466405 (Tamil) 2pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) Bairavaa (Tamil) 2pm; Bairavaa 11:15pm; Khaidi No. 150 (Telugu) 5pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 8pm; Khaidi (Tamil) 5pm; Khaidi No:150 6:30 & 9:30pm; Ok Jaanu (Hindi) Fax: 44350474 No:150 (Telugu) 11pm. (Telugu) 8pm; Bairavaa (Tamil) 6pm & 12am. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
Fiqh of Inheritance range of consumer goods including clothes, Al Gannas WHEN: Jan 20 electronics, cosmetics and accessories for (For school students) WHERE: Bin Zaid (Fanar) Auditorium men, women and children. Until March 31, 2017 TIME: 8:30am to 8pm To fi nd out more, visit www.shopqatar.qa 9am–Noon Alkauthar Institute will conducts its Al Gannas Society regular weekend university level-based Free ( For boys only, requires course in Doha on January 20 at Bin Zaid registration) (Fanar) Auditorium. Al Gannas association is participating in The course is titled “Fiqh of Inheritance” the “Our culture is a school” programme, by and will discuss and provide an in-depth organising many activities for the students understanding on the Islamic rules and every Monday and Wednesday of the week. regulations (fi qh) aspects pertaining to ones These activities include explanations on distribution of inheritance and the drafting of Color Run hunting and related items tools, kinds of EVENTS the last will. WHERE: QNCC falcons and preys, in addition to workshop The course will be conducted by Sheikh WHEN: January 28 on how to carry a falcon, set a traditional Sajid Umar, who is the CEO of Alkauthar The 2017 edition of The Color Run returns tent (made of goat & camel heir), prepare Computer Exhibition 2 Institute and Director of Mercy Mission on Saturday, January 28 at the Qatar National traditional Arabic coff ee and start a fire. For WHERE: Building 19, Katara World. Convention Centre (QNCC) as the Tropicolor further details, visit katara.net WHEN: Until January 25 The course fee is QR150 and includes World Tour makes its mark on Doha. TIME: 10am to 10pm course notes, lunch and refreshments. Color Runners are promised a lively island- Cultural village foundation Katara presents For more details and to register for the style experience complete with lots more Computer Exhibition 2, by Abdulrahman course, please visit Alkauthar Institute’s fun and colour, as they run, walk, dance, al-Snaidi. The exhibition takes you through website at alkauthar.org jog or even skip through the fi ve kilometre a journey and to learn about the history course with their family and friends, whilst of computers and how it has evolved and Art exhibition Textures-8 getting covered head to toe in colour at improved over time, and puts in your hands WHEN: January 21 every kilometre mark. Color Runners are models of electronic devices that represent WHERE: Michael E. DeBakey High encouraged to arrive at the QNCC on the day the early beginnings of computer devices. School-Qatar by around 7am, with the fi rst wave of runners TIME: 3pm to 6pm setting off at 8:30am. The African Circus Toolika Creations a small group of young Once they have completed the fun run, WHERE: Hyatt Plaza and amateur artists, are going to put up the runners will be able to continue on with WHEN: Until January 21 their yearly exhibition in association with the festivities at the memorable Finish Muhammad Ali: Tribute to a Legend TIME: 5:30pm the Michael E. DeBakey High School-Qatar. Festival, a larger than life party, with Rainbow DATE: Until February 25, 2017 The “amazing” African Circus will be at Hundreds of art and craft pieces prepared by beach, an interactive island featuring music, WHERE: Eastern Gallery, 4th Floor, Hyatt Plaza food court area starting from artists of various ages will be displayed at the dancing, photo opportunities, entertainment, Museum of Islamic Art 5:30pm every day until January 21. Bring your school hall. Many of the paintings have been sponsored activities, and massive colour The temporary exhibition is curated by friends and family and come enjoy the show. created after the artists observed the Wakrah throws. Qatar Museums’ 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports This activity is part of the Shop Qatar festival. Souq architecture. The exhibition will also To learn more and register, please visit the Museum and presents a unique collection include a live competition and fun-fi lled event’s offi cial website at www.thecolorrun. of artefacts from the boxing legend’s career, activities. The exhibition is open to the public qa including photography from Ali’s outdoor and the entry is free. exhibition bout at the Doha Stadium in 1971 and memorabilia spanning his journey to Trevor Noah live at the Doha Comedy the 1960 Rome Olympics; Ali’s world title Festival winning bout against Sonny Liston in 1964 WHEN: Feb 2- Feb 4 and his fi nal world title winning fi ght against TIME: 8pm Leon Spinks in New Orleans in 1978. WHERE: Qatar National Convention Center Qatar Music Academy Doha Comedy Festival is returning for a (For school students) third time. The line-up includes the world’s Until March 28, 2017 top performers from the US, UK, Middle East 11am–2pm and the GCC. Free (Requires registration) The festival will host world-renowned Qatar Music Academy focuses on teaching The Great Awakening exhibition standup comedian and international TV host its students the principles of Arab and WHERE: Building 18, Katara of The Daily Show – Trevor Noah and the Western music. As part of the “Our Culture WHEN: Until January 31 British comedian, ventriloquist, and winner is a School” programme, Qatar Music TIME: 10am-10pm of Season 10 of America’s Got Talent – Paul Karting and Minimoto @ Losail Academy has off ered interested schools the Cultural village foundation - Katara and Zerdin. WHERE: Losail Circuit Sports Club opportunity to attend various workshops. the embassy of the Republic of Ecuador These talents will join extremely popular The Karting and Minimoto track at Losail These workshops will include an introduction present The Great Awakening exhibition by performers from the Middle East and the International Circuit is open for public on to Arab and Western music and instruments, Maria Veronica. On display are 35 pieces of GCC including Bader Saleh whose YouTube multiple days in January. The next dates as well as the teachers giving a brief overview art by Veronica, who has adopted a highly show garnered over 346 million views, Nemr are January 19 and 20, from 5pm to 10pm. of the educational music programmes at the technical style in her pieces that range across Abou Nassar entitled with ‘Lebanon’s King Price is QR100 per 15 minutes session. Add Academy. For further details, visit katara.net paintings, drawings, photography and video- of Comedy’, the Jordanian comic critic Rajae another QR15 for helmet mask (the track will art. Qawas, Syrian social media activist and provide a helmet if you do not bring your Fragments comedian Mohanad al-Hattab, Egyptian own). The minimum age for karting is 15 and DATE: Until January 30 Hereke Carpet Exhibition standup comedian Mohamed Salem and the participants under the age of 18 will need VENUE: Katara WHERE: Maysaloun Hall, Gate Mall fl uent Arabic-speaking comedian from South signed permission from a legal guardian. For In this exhibition, Mahmoud Obaidi WHEN: Until January 31 Korea - Wonho Chung to name a few. the Mini Moto track, any participant should retraces the ‘organised chaos’ that led to the The Gate Mall and Salam International bring their own bike and safety equipment. destruction of Iraq, and presents a response Investment have joined hands with Turkey’s Shop Qatar to witnessing the city of Baghdad fall piece by Han Hali, the leading production house of WHERE: Across Qatar piece. Obaidi recreates what has been stolen Turkey’s Hereke carpets, to unveil The Hereke WHEN: Until February 7 or destroyed to try to piece the city back Carpet exhibition as a treat for Qatar’s art Shop Qatar will be the fi rst edition of together again. lovers and collectors. Qatar’s month-long shopping festival. As On full display at The Gate Mall’s part of eff orts to provide visitors with the Fitness Training Maysaloun Hall is a stunning collection of complete package, Qatar Tourism Authority DATE: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday legendary carpets. Hailing from an ancient (QTA) has partnered with Qatar Airways to TIME: 6pm-7pm town in Turkey and laying claim to a unique ensure fl ights to Qatar from within the GCC VENUE: MIA Park artistic heritage of its own, Hereke carpets are region booked on the airline for the period There are fi tness classes in the park on historic masterpieces. between January 7 and February 7 will be Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights From Buckingham Palace, to the Hermitage available with a 25% discount. between 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of Museum in St. Petersburg, the White House In addition, members of Qatar Airways’ fi tness, Bootcamp is an intensive and fun to Château de Versailles, the carpets are Privilege Club will receive double Q-miles on way to train and also meet new people in the known to adorn iconic locations celebrating their booking during Shop Qatar. open and friendly group atmosphere. More an artistic discipline that is admired by the Retail outlets around the country will information, from Bootcamp, Qatar or info@ world. be providing discounts of up to 50% on a bootcampqatar.com
E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY An enduring tale Dr Mats Troedsson, Consultant Director of Al Shaqab Equine Veterinary Medical Centre, on the glorious history of the Arabian horse, its importance in the history of Qatar, and current strategies for horse breeding and equine welfare at Al Shaqab. By Anand Holla
PICTURE OF ELEGANCE: The Arabian horse.
rom being powerful Community caught up with Dr war horses to pulling Qatar has a rich tradition of prized Arabian horses, and Troedsson, one of world’s leading Egyptian chariots with the breed continues to play an important role in the experts on Equine reproduction, stellar speed and thereby for a chat. earning the nickname daily life and identity of Qatar, which today is home to F‘Drinkers of the Wind’, the Arabian Take us through some of the horse has spearheaded equine a large and diverse population of Arabian horses key points you discussed at endurance and elegance, right your QNHG talk on the Arabian from its estimated origins circa In an interesting talk organised Centre, discussed at length the has a PhD in Reproductive horse last week. 500 B.C. by the Qatar Natural History glorious history of the Arabian Immunology from the University I spoke about the history of Arguably, the most popular Group (QNHG) at Al Shaqab horse, its importance in the of California, Davis, and 40 years the Arabian horse and about Al horse breed in the world, the last week, Dr Mats Troedsson, history of Qatar, and current of experience in Equine Veterinary Shaqab among other things. The Arabian horse is used today in a Consultant Director of Al Shaqab strategies for horse breeding and care and Academia, most recently Arabian horse is one of the oldest variety of disciplines; western, Equine Veterinary Medical Centre, equine welfare at Al Shaqab. as Director of the University of horse breeds, dating back 4,500 saddle seat, dressage, to name a and Professor at the University of Qualifi ed at the Royal Veterinary Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research years. It originated in this part of few. Kentucky, MHG Equine Research College, Stockholm, Dr Troedsson Centre. the world and was domesticated Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY in the Arabian Peninsula by Bedouins. The challenging desert environment resulted in a strong “The sequencing of genetic selection. The pedigree and bloodlines were important to the the equine genome Bedouins who tracked the ancestry has allowed us to through female lines. The early genetic selection of the Arabian identify inherited horse has resulted in a strong breed with high spirit and exceptional diseases and to endurance, characterised by a typical distinctive head shape, design breeding arched neck, and high tail carriage. programmes to Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every breed of riding avoid propagation of horses. And, today, the horse is used for endurance competitions, debilitating genetic pleasure and competitive riding, diseases. Breeding racing, and halter classes. Qatar has a rich tradition of prized technologies that Arabian horses, and the breed continues to play an important allow us to preserve role in the daily life and identity of Qatar, which today is home to and transport a large and diverse population of germplasm, Arabian horses. internationally Can you tell us a little about Al Shaqab and the upcoming have improved equine veterinary centre? The overarching mission of genetic selection Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar and diversity, which Foundation (QF), is to be a global leader in preserving, benefit horse breeds improving, and promoting the EXAM: Dr Troedsson and Qatari veterinarian Dr Muneera al-Fadala conducting an ultrasonographic Arabian horse through setting the examination of a mare's reproductive tract. all over the world” highest standards in breeding, show, equestrian arts and importance of the Arabian including sperm, eggs, and horses possess to interact and in equine care, genetics and equine welfare, and encouraging horse in the history of Qatar? embryos, internationally have communicate on a sophisticated reproduction? community participation. Al The history of Bedouins in the improved genetic selection and and individual basis with diff erent Over my career, I have been Shaqab is home to a number of Arabian Peninsula and the Arabian diversity, which benefi t horse types of people fascinating, as fortunate to work with very world-class facilities including horse are intimately intertwined. breeds all over the world. well as their ability to connect talented people all over the a state-of-the-art equine Many credit the strength of the with diff erent groups of people, world and have been involved veterinary centre, which is mounted Arabian horses with the Having spent more than including adults, children, autistic in research that has resulted currently being developed to success in the historic battle of Al 40 years closely with horses, men and women, and physically in the advancement of our support Al Shaqab’s equine Wajbah (The Battle of Al Wajbah what are the three fascinating and mentally handicapped understanding of complex programmes and provide was an armed confl ict that took insights about horses that individuals. medical and biological problems, veterinary services to all horses place in March 1893 in Qatar, a you have learnt from your and facilitated improvements in Qatar. The Al Shaqab Equine province of the Ottoman Empire’s experiences? What would you say are in diagnosis and treatment of a Veterinary Medical Centre Najd sanjak at that time). I fi nd the unique ability the highlights of your career variety of diseases. (AS-EVMC) will house: A state-of-the-art equine hospital What are some of the most with specialised expertise in vital works being carried out in surgery, anaesthesiology and the area of horse breeding and pain management, podiatry, equine welfare at Al Shaqab? medical imaging, internal One key component of the medicine, and reproduction; a equestrian centre is Al Shaqab’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory, Breeding and Show programme. offering laboratory support A world-leading initiative, it has in pathology, haematology, a long record of breeding and biochemistry, bacteriology, raising World Champion horses. molecular biology, serology, Additionally, the development of endocrinology, and parasitology; AS-EVMC will create a world- and a clinical research laboratory class veterinary programme to with the purpose of advancing support the health and well-being equine health and well-being of horses at Al Shaqab, and within through scientific discovery in the wider community. equine veterinary medicine and dissemination of new advances As an expert on equine to the scientific community, genetics and reproduction, how veterinary profession, owners would you briefl y encapsulate and trainers in Qatar, the Gulf the evolution over the past few region, and around the world. The decades of the Arabian horse, sequencing of the equine genome and also what the future holds in 2009 has allowed scientists to for its rise even further? better understand the relationship The sequencing of the equine between domesticated horse genome has allowed us to identify breeds, and to identify and study inherited diseases within the inherited diseases. Modern Arabian horse, as well as other breeding techniques, veterinary horse breeds, and to design expertise, and a variety of breeding programmes to avoid genetic tools are available to AS- propagation of debilitating EVMC in assisting the breeding genetic diseases. It is anticipated programmes at Al Shaqab in their that information from genomic mission to improve the Arabian studies will also identify benefi cial horse in Qatar and around the traits that can guide breeding world. decisions in the future. Breeding technologies that allow us to What points to the preserve and transport germplasm, TREATMENT: Dr Muneera al-Fadala treating a foal with fluid at Al Shaqab. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY Ambassador praises Indonesian Muttawa’s role in boosting relations with Qatar
Indonesian ambassador Air Marshal (Ret) Muhammad Basri Sidehabi has appreciated the role members should abide by the rules and regulations of the country and keep unity and integrity of Indonesian Muttawa in Qatar (IMQ) to promote good relations between Indonesia and Qatar, among Indonesians in Qatar,” added the former member of the Indonesian parliament. particularly in the realms of socio-cultural activities through Islamic teachings. He said this during a IMQ members come from representatives in various cities in Qatar such as Doha, Dukhan, Al Khor, gathering at his residence recently. Mesaieed and Al Wakrah. “We have been actively promoting the relations between Indonesia and Muttawa help serve and manage the functions of mosques in Qatar. According to ambassador Qatar through Islamic cultural activities,” said Yahya Nawawi, IMQ chairman. Basri, IMQ also plays an important role in strengthening the unity of Indonesian people in Qatar He added, “We are very grateful because this event is the first time that we have been invited by through Islamic teachings. IMQ also supports the role of the embassy to enhance relationship our ambassador to his residence.” between Indonesia and Qatar, particularly in Islamic cultural activities. Ambassador Basri hoped The ambassador promised to hold such gatherings regularly in order to strengthen the unity of that IMQ will become an example of the personality of the Indonesian people in Qatar. “IMQ Indonesian diaspora in Qatar.
Over 100 people donate blood during Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Centre’s drive
More than 100 people donated blood during “Bloodship 2017,” Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical of blood and blood components we strive to conduct more and more blood donation Centre’s third blood donation drive recently. The medical centre partnered with the blood campaigns [in partnership with] with many social organisations. donor unit at Hamad Medical Corporation for the initiative. Dr Munir Ali Ibrahim, general A large number of such campaigns can help Hamad Medical Corporation meet its blood manager of the centre, said, “As a responsible healthcare entity and knowing the need needs.” Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY
620 students participate in Malayalam Quiz competition
Millennium Kids conducted the 7th edition of their Malayalam Quiz competition on the theme categories, respectively. “Keralam Nammude Keralam” at the MES Indian School recently. The competition was organised The first place in the Junior Category went to Ananya K Manoj and Devajith Mathew of Birla Public for senior and junior categories separately. School. Insaf Ahsan and Marsool of Shantiniketan Indian School finished second, while Gauthami G A total of 620 (310 teams) students participated in the preliminary rounds representing 11 diff erent Verma and Manha Minar of DPS-Modern Indian School finished third. Indian schools in Qatar. In Senior Category, the first place was shared by Acksa Raichel Joseph and Chris Francis of Doha Sixty students from the Senior and 72 students from the Junior category qualified for the semi- Modern Indian School with Anjali Sajith and Rooth Maria Joshi of the Al Khor International School. finals and 16 students (8 teams) from each category made it to the final round. A large number of The second place went to Gautham M P and Mihraj of Bhavan’s Public School. The third place parents, students and teachers attended the two-day event. went to Aleena Antony and Gopika K V of MES Indian School. Yatheendran Master and Biju Mangalathu were the Quizmasters for the Senior and Junior Sheela Tomy, Najma Nazeer and Abbas were present at the venue as expert panel members.
Female PIS commerce students visit Qatar Stock Exchange
The commerce and business students at Pakistan International School (PIS) were taken on a trip to Development, welcomed them. He delivered a brief presentation on the Qatar Stock Exchange the Qatar Stock Exchange recently. A total of 48 female students from grades XI and XII were told (QSE), where he told them about the history of QSE how it has grown to become one of about the workings of the capital market. They were accompanied by their teachers, Irum Younas the leading stock markets in the region. They were also told about the working of QSE. The and Mariya Asif. presentation culminated into a question and answer session. The students were then taken on a The students were taken to the second floor where Mohsin Mujtaba, Director of Product and tour of the QSE. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY
Thirty-one teams to participate in Youth Forum Indian Expatriate Sports Meet
A total of 31 teams will participate in the Youth Forum Indian Expatriate Sports to be held on February 3 in Al Wakrah. This was announced at a ceremony Youth Forum held during its general body meeting recently to release the logo of the event. The logo was launched by Youth Forum President SA Firose, chief patron of the Sports Meet.
Movenpick brings altitude and attitude to Colombo
ovenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly- modern property in Colombo, introducingM a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital. The 24-fl oor Movenpick Hotel Colombo is the fi rst international fi ve-star property to open in the city in 25 years, a milestone that refl ects the country’s new-found energy and optimism. It’s also the destination’s fi rst urban hotel and introduces a ‘vertical experience’ like no other, with every fl oor, from the ground to the roof, off ering a diff erent themed concept, taking guests on a journey of discovery. Set to become a Colombo icon, this edgy, but sophisticated property is characterised by its modern architecture. The epitome of style, the diamond-shaped exterior blends well with the organic hanging gardens, boasting some 14,310 plants. All 219 rooms and suites feature fl oor-to-ceiling windows, the Rooftop Bar boasts the best city and ocean views in town, and the property’s inventive culinary off ering promises fun and theatre with a unique design edge. “We are off ering guests a vertical experience like no other, giving them the opportunity to view the beauty of Colombo from a new perspective and across many exciting concepts,” said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief A room in Movenpick Hotel Colombo. Operating Offi cer, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and South Located in the heart of Colombo’s the Junior Suites, Executive Suites as a dedicated business traveller to choose, all promising unique Asia. thriving business, commercial and and the Presidential Suite, are reception, while Banquet facilities themes, theatre and cuisine created “Movenpick Hotel Colombo is an political district, close to the city’s luxuriously furnished and provide include fi ve meeting rooms and a with passion. inspirational modern landmark that famous ‘Pola’ – the bustling local access to the rooftop infi nity pool boardroom. Guests can also enjoy a workout introduces exciting new hospitality market – and several historical sites, and Jacuzzi. True to the hospitality brand’s with a view at the fully-equipped concepts to the city; this signifi es a the property’s open-plan design With the fast-growing corporate gastronomic roots, the dining gym, located 100 metres high, new era of prosperity for an island with oversized windows gives a and incentive markets in mind, the experience is the heart and soul of or relax at the Spa Ceylon, where nation re-energised and undergoing sense of space. property off ers the largest executive the hotel, with seven creative bar signature treatments use natural oils rapid development.” All of the guest rooms, including lounge and rooms in the city, as well and restaurant concepts from which and herbs. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Kees Wieringa appointed Director of Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
he Board of Trustees collection and its care, including challenge to be director of a of Faisal Bin Qassim Al the growth of the curatorial museum with such a quality of Thani Museum (FBQM) and conservation departments, collection and ideas.” has announced the the creation of a collections The Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani appointment of Kees management system, the design Museum was established in 1998, TWieringa as the new Director of and installation of the new galleries in the grand Qatari fort at Al the museum. of the museum, the launch of an Saiya Farm with its distinctive, “I am delighted to have Kees extensive programme of exhibitions breath-taking exterior. Built of Wieringa joining our leadership and the creation of the museum’s local stone, with traditional turrets team at the museum,” said Sheikh innovative educational programmes the building is itself a collector’s Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani. “He as well as the day-to-day piece. Designed to preserve and is a highly respected professional management of the museum. display the extraordinary artefacts whose extensive experience and Wieringa, has a proven track collected by Sheikh Faisal bin knowledge will bring important record as director of multi- Qassim bin Faisal al-Thani, the insights to build onto the disciplinary museums and building’s return to historic Qatari museum’s success, ensuring it will festivals that are signifi cant for architecture resonates against continue to preserve and share their artistic merit and great fun modern day Doha. Sheikh Faisal Qatar’s cultural heritage.” to experience, according to the is dedicated to preserving and Wieringa was born and raised in museum. promoting particularly Islamic The Netherlands, where he studied Wieringa said: “Knowledge of heritage for the people of Qatar music and art at Amsterdam cultural heritage, art and cultures and its international visitors. The University. In his previous position are essential for a healthy society, museum has expanded since its as Director of the Kranenburgh relevant for new generations opening, with new facilities for Museum in Bergen, Kees oversaw and an incentive for mutual research and education purposes the collections, supervised understanding. Qatar is fast as well as state-of-the art facilities research and scholarly symposia, growing in the fi elds of fi nance, for entertainment. undertook renovations and was business and culture. When a The museum is open for visitors responsible for the release of nation is growing in that way it on the following days and hours: numerous high-profi le exhibitions is important to know about your On Sunday from 9am to 4pm while including Lucebert, Sjoerd tangible and intangible natural and from Monday to Thursday, visitors Buisman and Silence out Loud cultural heritage. I think the FBQ are welcome between 9am to with Joost Zwagerman. Museum can take a leading role 4:30pm. For the weekend visitors, As Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in the connection between future the museum is open from 2pm to Museum’s new Director Wieringa and past, between development 7pm on Friday while on Saturday it Kees Wieringa is responsible for all aspects of the and heritage. It is for me a big is from 10am to 6pm.
Entrance to the Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. Photo by Lawrence Wang/Wikipedia 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 3 sneaky tricks of heart disease
ur health is far from perfect, but Minor conditions are easy to ignore over the decades, we’ve seen Even if your screening doesn’t reveal great improvements to medical you’re at a very high risk of suff ering a care and lived longer lives. But stroke or heart attack, don’t be complacent. new health data in a recent Because your cardiovascular system is reportO might shake up our complacency: The interconnected, plaque in one artery makes federal government fi nds that life expectancy it very possible that plaque will eventually for people has dropped for the fi rst time in show up elsewhere. For example, a diagnosis 25 years. of peripheral artery disease is a condition Though the factors are varied and complex, that is associated with leg cramping, but it has health experts and doctors taking a that’s a diagnosis that should be taken as hard look at the current realities, including a warning. Because these leg arteries are our rising obesity rate and the fact doctors literally narrowing, it could mean that the may be reaching their limit on what they can arteries to the brain could also narrow, do to treat heart disease. creating the ideal conditions for a stoke. Not convinced you need a screening? Likewise, if arteries to the heart were to These three realities of cardiovascular health narrow, that could lead to heart attack or might change your mind. heart failure.
Heart disease is often silent Oral health is a window to artery Problems with the cardiovascular system health can creep in gradually. Fully 80 percent – 4 For decades, researchers have seen a out of 5 – of people who have a stroke have connection between oral health and heart no symptoms beforehand. High blood health. Back in the 1920s for example, pressure, high cholesterol and coronary doctors thought they could cure heart disease artery disease are often silent, partly because by extracting teeth. While the connection the warning signs are not what most people is not yet fully understood, we do know oral expect. Symptoms are less obvious, such as plaque has a relationship to carotid artery a headache, shortness of breath or pain in plaque. Expert encourages patients to also the jaw. Even if you are already taking steps see their dentist regularly and take good care to manage your risk factors, a screening will of their gums and teeth. give you and your doctor a picture of the health of your cardiovascular system. ©Brandpoint
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
There is nothing worse than feeling as if you don’t belong With the Moon shining in Virgo today, your fifth house of romance, Don’t let someone get in your way of you doing something you somewhere – especially for you Aries who like to think you are liked fun and creativity, it’s a perfect day for you to be out and about really want to do today Geminis. You have your set schedule and by everyone, everywhere. If you get that feeling today, leave! Not doing things and being on the lookout for someone fun. Single? things that you want to do for you right now. Go ahead and do it. everything is for everyone. Virgos and Pisces are both great match ups.
CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
If there is something you need to get off your chest, this is the time Try to find a positive spin on something that is bothering you today Don’t get caught up in someone else’s drama today Virgos. You to do it Cancers. Make yourself available to those people you need to Leos. If you are positive, anything is possible. If you are hesitant or have plenty of your own to deal with and your input may not be well speak to and deal with today. doubtful, that comes across. received.
LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Be open to some really good advice today Librans. It’s not everyday If only you had said or done something earlier, right? While it’s easy Don’t let someone throw cold water on a dream you’ve had for some you get such words and pearls of wisdom. You really do need to take to play the ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda’ game, it’s a complete and utter time Sags. Surround yourself with positive, upbeat people who advantage of it and learn from what others have to say and suggest. waste of time. Focus on the future and what you can do. always know how to make you feel special and smart.
CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
Being right all the time is impossible. Sure you like being right a lot of Don’t overreact to something or someone today. Your imagination Today’s Moon in Virgo shines on your one on one relationship zone the time but it’s not always possible. In fact, it’s impossible. So if you may get away with you and you could feel as if someone is out to and makes this a wonderful day for you to reach out to someone you feel as if you are right and are proven wrong, accept it with a smile. get you. might not have spoken to or seen in some time. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
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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. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Quick Clues Colouring
Across Down 7. Speedily (13) 1. Outside (8) 8. Inhabitant (8) 2. Following (6) 9. Infant (4) 3. Broad (4) 10. Bound (4,2) 4. Despot (8) 12. Push (6) 5. Figure (6) 14. Cunning (6) 6. Facile (4) 16. Summary (6) 11. Bodily (8) 18. Stern (4) 13. Monotony (8) 20. Innate (8) 15. Grope (6) 22. Stupidity (13) 17. Pounce (6) 19. Chamber (4) 21. Skin (4)
Cryptic Clues
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Across Down 7. He holds responsibility in training 1. Always reliable law-breaker, in the beginning services (7-6) (8) 8 & 9Ac. Potentially shockingly 2. Flowers in which to invest? (6) Yesterday’s Solutions slippery customers? (8,4) 3. Space up to heathland (4) 9. See 8Ac. 4. In the morning one telegram is friendly (8) 10. Went further and got through the 5. Agree when told to go (6) QUICK CRYPTIC exam (6) 6. Genuine about a learner (4) Across: 1 Long; 8 Ameliorate; 9 Frighten; 10 Across: 1 Harp; 8 Intonation; 9 Deckhand; 10 12. Cricketer loses heart and 11. Blow up noted tea (8) becomes a valet (6) 13. Half fear competitors - those who have got Part; 12 Assign; 14 Resist; 15 Sinful; 17 Pallor; 18 Pace; 12 Mitred; 14 Elaine; 15 Call up; 17 Poetic; 18 14. Witness during trial (6) here (8) Tear; 19 Tartness; 21 Decorative; 22 Deep. Left; 19 Resolute; 21 Second-hand; 22 Sunk. 16. Accompany 100 into wrong 15. Followed Susan in conclusion (6) Down: 2 Oppressive; 3 Gang; 4 Beaten; 5 Down: 2 After-image; 3 Pink; 4 Strand; 5 On store (6) 17. Forty feline winks? (6) Winner; 6 Proposal; 7 Feat; 11 Responsive; 13 edge; 6 Stoppage; 7 Once; 11 Conviction; 13 18. The flower of one’s eye? (4) 19. Offensive position in hierarchy (4) 20. Somehow give neat denial (8) 21. Show warmth at flat note? (4) Inferior; 16 Lethal; 17 Permit; 18 Tidy; 20 Need. Relation; 16 Parody; 17 Postal; 18 Lisp; 20 Lads. 22. When camping, charge associate on purpose (13) 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT
in brief
Peter Sarstedt / The Sarstedt Brothers
The first week of January brought sad news with the passing of singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Sarstedt. Originally mis-diagnosed as dementia, he died from progressive supranuclear palsy. Born on December 10, 1941, in New Delhi, India, Peter’s parents were civil servants in the administration governing India in what was then part of the British Empire. It would be 1954 before the family returned to England settling in south London. His parents were classically trained musicians. This natural ability was inherited by their children. Peter’s older brother, Richard, formed a skiff le group called The Fabulous Five. Other members included Peter and his younger brother Clive Sarstedt. Richard was the first family member to find fame. He won a talent contest to sing an advertising jingle for Cadbury’s Drinking Chocolate. This led to a management contract, a record deal and a name change to Eden Kane. He recorded five UK top ten hit singles including the 1961 chart topper, Well I Ask You. Peter and Clive either road managed or played in Eden’s backing band during his years of fame. But his last hit was Boys Cry in January, 1964. Clive also became a solo artiste recording under several names. His most successful single came in 1976. As Robin Sarstedt, he took a cover of Hoagy Carmichael’s My Resistance Is Low to number three on the UK chart. While Clive/Robin was a genuine one-hit-wonder, it is often assumed that Peter shares this rather unwelcome distinction. In 1969, he spent four weeks atop the UK chart with Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? The song, about a girl from the back streets of Naples who becomes part of the European jet-set, proved hugely popular world-wide topping the charts in 14 countries. It also earned Peter the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. He never achieved anything like this kind of success with any other song. But his follow-up, Frozen Orange Juice, did peak at number ten and his self-titled debut album, which featured both songs, reached number eight. Peter’s music can still be enjoyed on YouTube. Frozen Orange Juice is at www. Machine Gun Kelly youtube.com/watch?v=k010JKRtUHc Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? is posted at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=InMhrYBFIK0 A performance of the song on BBC Television’s Top Of The Pops can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxc34OrOx0s. enjoys chart success A longer version is available to hear at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYx1qhnaaQ0 A sequel to Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? was written for Peter’s 1997 album, England’s Lane. Entitled The Last of the Breed (Lovely 2), the song is posted at www. youtube.com/watch?v=B29oIr1A7No with Bad Things Zuzu “I guess my fans don’t want to “We used an adapted version of Despite living in London, singer, songwriter and guitarist Zuzu Stranack is staunchly By Geoff rey Rowlands spend their money on one song,” the chorus from a 1998 Fastball allied to her home city. remarked 26-year-old Machine single called Out Of My Head. Tony “I always insist on being billed as from Liverpool,” she says. “My family and most of Gun Kelly, or MGK for short. “It wrote that song so it was only right my friends are there. I loved growing up in Liverpool and will always treasure the achine Gun Kelly’s makes sense. They could get my that he should be given a credit.” musical heritage it gave me.” singles made little singles along with a whole bunch Speaking of credits, there Zuzu plays her brand of indie-pop with the help of a three-piece backing band impression on the of other songs on my mixtapes and is rather more to MGK than gathered from various sources in London. Her debut single, Get Off , was released mainstream charts. albums.” his musical output. He is an last September. The video is posted at www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJxRPIOjoL4 The man born Signifi cantly, Machine Gun accomplished actor having She is back now with a new single, What You Want. Some of the accompanying RichardM Colson Baker had released Kelly is currently enjoying singles appeared in several movies and video was filmed just across the River Mersey from Zuzu’s home city in the dockland eight offi cial singles in his own right success with a song which is not yet television shows. Don’t look for area of Birkenhead. It can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoI_gXeAedc plus several more as a guest artiste. available on any album. Bad Things, Machine Gun Kelly in the credits The most successful of these was his duet with former Fifth Harmony though, his acting moniker is Serpentyne 2011’s Wild Boy, which also featured singer Camila Cabello, has become MGK’s real name, Colson Baker. Waka Flocka Flame. It peaked at by a long way his biggest hit to date “I want to separate my music and If you enjoy bands such as Nightwish and Within Temptation, you are likely to number 98 on Billboard’s Hot 100. so far peaking at number nine on acting careers as much as possible. appreciate the music of English symphonic folk-rock sextet Serpentyne. This, and some of his other the Hot 100. That’s why I use my real name as Quality musicianship backs the soaring vocals of Maggie-Beth Sand. Also a releases, did fi nd low to middling “Working with Camila is a pretty an actor. In saying this, my fi rst multi-instrumentalist, Maggie-Beth co-founded the band in 2010 with guitarist, positions on the Hot R&B / Hip good way to get a hit single. She has few acting roles did see me playing keyboardist and hurdy-gurdy player Mark Powell. Other musicians have come and Hop Songs chart. But the best of a big fan following from her time in musicians. But everybody needs a gone over the years but all have remained true to Serpentyne’s musical mix which these, 2015’s Till I Die, could only Fifth Harmony. break into the business so if mine ranges from hard rock to progressive folk. reach number 32. “Camila didn’t want to only was playing those kind of parts then The band have released three critically acclaimed albums. Their most recent, His albums tell a diff erent story. do Fifth Harmony-type songs that was fi ne by me. People got to The Serpent’s Kiss, can be heard in full at www.musicglue.com/serpentyne/shop/ Machine Gun Kelly had made his for her solo work. She loved the see what I could do as an actor and categories/cd-and-mp3s name on America’s rap scene with a idea of working with a rapper, I was subsequently off ered roles Each song can be accessed and downloaded. whole series of critically acclaimed particularly a bad boy rapper like which didn’t involve music.” Videos have been made for four tracks, The Dark Queen, Spirits of the Desert, and hugely popular mixtapes. me. I’ve collaborated on songs Machine Gun Kelly is also Viking Blood and Helen of Troy. They can all be found at www.youtube.com/c/ This popularity carried over to with a lot of artistes but never exploring the possibility of getting serpentyne the albums market. His two LPs, with someone who was a pure pop into the business side of fi lms. He Their previous albums, 2010’s Stella Splendens and 2014’s Myths and Muses, are 2012’s Lace Up and 2015’s General singer. Combining this mix of styles was the co-executive producer on not so easy to find. Apart from a short preview video for the latter and two amateur Admission, both hit number four on appealed to both of us.” his most recent movie, The Land. YouTube videos on which the band gave permission for their song to be used as the the Billboard 200. The former also MGK and Camila co-wrote “It is something which interests soundtrack, Serpentyne have seemingly tried to remove all trace of their first two peaked at number two on the Top Bad Things with The Futuristics me. Being involved with all aspects albums from the Internet. Hip Hop Albums chart and the Top songwriting and production team. of a fi lm project from start to fi nish They didn’t quite succeed. Songs from their earlier albums are posted at (no www.) Rap Albums chart. The latter did But there is another songwriting is something I would defi nitely pl.ayli.st/Serpentyne even better taking pole position on credit to Tony Scalzo of American enjoy. It would mirror the kind of Some of the songs do not match the given playlist but more material is there for you both charts. rock trio Fastball. involvement I have with my music.” to hear if you enjoy Serpentyne’s music. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY After sad Neerja, Kasbekar wants to make happy films
elebrated photographer produced by Fox Star Studios and Atul Kasbekar is happy Bling Unplugged, Neerja featured with the pressure Sonam Kapoor in the lead. She coming in after his essayed the late valiant fl ight successful foray into fi lm attendant Neerja Bhanot, who lost Cproduction with Neerja. He says he her life while saving others on a now wants to spread happiness and hijacked Pan Am plane a Karachi. joy with his upcoming projects. The fi lm was lauded for its Kasbekar’s debut production eff ective storyline, and garnered venture Neerja told a powerful plaudits from all quarters. In fact, real life story of Neerja Bhanot, an Sonam won the Critics’ Award airhostess who lost her life while For Best Actor (Female) for her saving others on a hijacked plane. performance in Neerja at the 62nd “We are working on Tumhari Jio Filmfare Awards. Sulu. It goes on fl oors in April Kasbekar said he wants people and we are hoping to release it in to leave the theatre with a smile on December. Apart from that, we are their face. working on seven or eight scripts. He said: “Tumhari Sulu is an But I am happy about the pressure,” urban comedy... We thought that Kasbekar said. the last time we made people cry, Kasbekar, who has photographed now we will send everyone back models for Kingfi sher Calendar laughing. I didn’t even know what 2017, shared that after the success to say when people came up to me of the fi lm, he sat with the team and and said ‘What a lovely fi lm it was’ did some introspection. or told me how much they cried. I “After Neerja was successful, didn’t know whether to say ‘yes’ or what we did was discuss. We should I say, ‘Oh, I am sorry that revisited everything... All of us you cried’. I want people to come worked very hard to make sure that out and be happy.” the story was terrifi c. At the script Actress Vidya Balan will be level also, we knew that it was a seen as a radio jockey (RJ) named great story. So, it is important that Sulochana, fondly known as we strive for the same,” he said, Sulu, in Tumhari Sulu, which is adding that all his future projects co-produced by T-Series. It will look good “at least in paper”. be directed by Suresh Triveni. — NEXT MOVE: Atul Kasbekar. Directed by Ram Madhvani and IANS
My fashion sense experimental with my looks. It Jeff Goldblum to Hrithik was hands-on for Kaabil was quite outrageous, was not like that I didn’t stand be father again says Kangana out back home in my little village Oscar-winning where I grew up,” Kangana said. Actor Jeff Goldblum, 64, is going to sound designer Resul Kangana Ranaut is known for “In fact, my fashion sense was be a father for the second time, his wife Pookutty, who worked her film projects as well as her quite outrageous. I remember Emilie Livingston has confi rmed. closely with Hrithik fashion sense. The actress says wearing torn shorts and straw hat Livingston, 33, confi rmed the news Roshan during the it was not a “conscious leap” to and going to market, which sort of on Instagram on Saturday, sharing shooting of the Sanjay come forward as a style icon. scandalised everyone,” she added. a shot of herself posing on top of a Gupta-directed The actress also said she has The 29-year-old is known for barrel, people.com reported. Kaabil, says the actor been experimental with her looks films like Gangster - A Love Story, “Round and round we go! I’m 15 was keenly active in since her growing up days. Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu weeks pregnant in this shot and I’m every department of “I started as a small town girl and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. She so excited for our newest addition to the fi lm. and it was not a conscious leap is now being lauded for her look the Goldblum family, arriving early “Hrithik was hands- where I decided that ‘Okay fine, I in her forthcoming film Rangoon April,” she wrote, adding the hashtags on from the word have to emerge as this style icon’. — Vishal Bhardwaj’s period #growingfamily and #love. ‘go’. He was deeply While growing up, I was quite drama set in the 1940s amidst the The couple are already parents to son interested and active turmoil of India’s independence Charlie Ocean, who is now 17 months in every department struggle. old. of the fi lm. And Sanjay The actress said her father was Goldblum recently wrapped up Gupta didn’t mind not happy with her style while production on Thor: Ragnarok, where at all. He believes growing back. he will be playing Grandmaster. The in team spirit. And “I remember my father being fi lm, which also stars Chris Hemsworth he gladly welcomed TEAM GUY: Hrithik Roshan. extremely upset with what I and Tom Hiddleston, will release in Hrithik’s inputs. I was wore and how I carried myself. November. — IANS immensely impressed He didn’t approve of it. But I just by Hrithik’s inner knowledge of fi lmmaking,” Pookutty said about the thought that it was none of his actor, who assisted father and fi lmmaker Rakesh Roshan in some early business and I did what I liked fi lms. anyway.” Sound, it may be mentioned here, plays a very important part in Kaabil. “I think that was the phase “Hrithik plays a blind character. His audio-sensory perceptions are, where a child tries something and therefore, far sharper than yours or mine. We had to create an extra- everybody sort of doesn’t give the nuanced sound design for this one,” Pookutty said. right reaction,” said the National Also, Hrithik plays a dubbing artiste in the fi lm. Award winning actress. “Sound and voice are very important to Kaabil and Hrithik. Since he After Rangoon, she will be seen plays a dubbing artiste, he experimented with various voices. Each one of HER OWN WOMAN: Kangana in Rani Lakshmi Bai and Simran. them, including that of Mr Amitabh Bachchan, has come out just right.” — Ranaut. — IANS By Subhash K. Jha/IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 17, 2017 COMMUNITY Celebrating Winnie the Pooh
Sarah Tavola, her husband George, and their six children will dig out their Pooh DVDs and read some of their favourite stories in honour of Winnie the Pooh Day.
Why is Winnie the Pooh special to they do. They accept him just as he is. They Pooh himself, which was the highlight of you and your family? never ask him to pretend to be happy, leave the day! He delighted all our children with Winnie the Pooh has cross-generational him behind or ask him to change… There’s a lots of cuddles and dancing, before waving appeal that endears him to everyone in our lesson in there for us all. goodbye and making his way back to the family. He’s featured in many of our happy Hundred Acre Wood. Of course, thinking family memories and events, so he’ll always What about Winnie do your kids love about Winnie the Pooh books will always hold a special place in our hearts. I have six the most, and why? remind me of cosy bedtime stories, relishing children and they have all been through a The children’s bedrooms are full of in my children’s fascinated, wide-eyed stage of being more than a little obsessed stuff ed Winnie the Pooh characters and responses to Pooh’s latest shenanigans and with the little yellow bear and his gang of they never seem to stop loving him. They’re fostering their love of literature. friends! Personally, I never grew out of my endlessly charmed by his fun adventures love for Winnie the Pooh. As you get older and how much innocent trouble he tends What about A A Milne’s stories of you tend to refl ect on life’s main messages to fi nd himself in. They adore his charming Winnie do you think make them and the and become increasingly sentimental. lack of complexity, “I am a bear of very character timeless? That’s why many of Winnie the Pooh’s little brain, and long words bother me,” and Pooh is the original, loveable, huggable quotes strike an emotional chord. There are love how delightfully fl awed he is, “A bear, bear. He has been a source of value, two that I particularly love: “If there ever however hard he tries, grows tubby without relatability, and pleasure for recurring comes a day when we can’t be together, keep exercise.” His frequent indulgence in generations. His captivating exploits hark me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever,” simple pleasures, like helping himself to big back to a time of playful innocence and and, “Sometimes,” said Pooh, “the smallest pawfuls of honey throughout the day, are wonder, off ering timeless appeal to both things take up the most room in your heart.” adorably relatable and I think all children young and old. A A Milne’s characters seem feel that they could be good friends with to dominantly express one single trait: Tell us more about why you have Pooh! Pooh and his constant hunger, Piglet and continued to adore Pooh and friends. his anxiety, Eeyore and his gloominess. As an adult, you look beyond Pooh What are your favourite memories We quickly feel that we know them well By Anand Holla Bear’s cuteness and his appealing world of your kids enjoying Winnie the Pooh and become gloriously captivated by of innocent escapades to realise that he stories or, say, theme parties? their interactions. Their never-changing is a character that loves deeply and is My daughter, Mia, is 11 now, but on personalities make for everlasting f the various celebrated days of constantly making honest declarations her third birthday, in 2008, she insisted characters whose stories can be endlessly the year, one of the cuddliest of his feelings. He certainly knows how to that all her gifts were Pooh-themed. Her adapted. Milne also has a unique writing has got to be Winnie the tug on your heartstrings! He also shows an new cuddly Pooh Bear and giant Eeyore style that adds humour at the expense of the Pooh Day, tomorrow , which appealing resilience to hardship. He may took pride of place on her bed and are still characters, who often have no idea what’s commemorates the birthday of fall down stairs and get his head stuck in amongst her most treasured toys! Earlier really going on, which further adds to the authorO A A Milne. honeypots and trees, but he always responds that same year, we’d been to Disneyland in appeal. Pooh seems to have followed trends Marked with events ranging from teddy to adversity with a heart-warming, positive California, and Mia was so excited to see in media so that he continues to have fans of bears’ picnics to delicacies dripping with attitude, so in that way he’s a good role Tigger she totally skipped the long queue all ages. In fact, Winnie the Pooh is Disney’s honey, Winnie the Pooh – the adorable model to everyone, adults and children and ran right up to him and gave him a big most profi table franchise, bringing joy and bear fi rst appeared on the printed page in alike! His quotes are also full of good hug. It still makes me smile when I think value to a wider audience than ever before. 1926, together with friends Piglet, Tigger advice and timeless life lessons. A simple, about it. Fast forward fi ve years to my twin and Eeyore – gets a warm reception by fans endlessly relevant one I particularly like is, boys’ second birthday, in 2013, and they Do you plan to hold any celebrations including a throng of kids every year. A day “A little consideration, a little thought for were also huge Pooh Bear fans, so everything with the kids on Winnie the Pooh Day before the occasion, Community caught up others, makes all the diff erence.” I especially at the party was Pooh-themed once again. tomorrow? with British expat Sarah Tavola, who is as love how Eeyore, the lovable grey donkey, The balloons, the cake, even the wrapping Yes. We will certainly dig out our Pooh much of a Winnie the Pooh lover as her six is constantly gloomy but, nevertheless, his paper, all bore images of their favourite bear. DVDs and read some of our favourite stories children. friends always involve him in everything Best of all, we had a visit from Winnie the in honour of the occasion.