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COVER STORY 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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te Unqu uo ot EVENTS Aspire Zone Foundation will organise a series of four races Q e on Saturday once a month on January 16 and February 13. A doubtful friend Aspire Run the Park Participants should compete in at least three out the four races to DATE: Until Feb 13 win a medal and prize. They have to be there an hour before the is worse than a certain VENUE: Aspire Park race. enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him. Mall Cinema (1): Charlie (Malayalam) Revenant (2D) 5.30pm; The Revenant (2D) 2pm; Get Squirrely (2D) 4.30pm; The 8.15pm; The Revenant (2D) 11pm. Revenant (2D) 6.15pm; Echo Eff ect (2D) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): The — Aesop 9pm; The Revenant (2D) 10.45pm. Lost In The Sun (2D) 9.15pm; Charlie Good Dinosaur (2D) 3pm; The Good Mall Cinema (2): Daddy’s Home (2D) (Malayalam) 11pm. Dinosaur (2D) 5pm; Daddy’s Home (2D) 3pm; Fathers & Daughters (2D) 5pm; Cinema Land Mark (2): Get Squirrely 7pm; Daddy’s Home (2D) 9.15pm; Wazir Daddy’s Home (2D) 7pm; Charlie (2D) 2.30pm; The Peanuts Movie (2D) (Hindi) 11pm. (Malayalam) 8.45pm; Lost In The Sun (2D) 4pm; The Revenant (2D) 5.30pm; The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Get 11.15pm. Revenant (2D) 8.15pm; The Revenant (2D) Squirrely (2D) 2.15pm; Lost In The Sun Features Editor Mall Cinema (3): The Good Dinosaur 10.30pm. (2D) 3.45pm; Star Wars: Episode VII – The (2D) 2.30pm; Star Wars: Episode VII – The Cinema Land Mark (3): Star Wars: Force Awakens (2D) 5.30pm; Fathers & Kamran Rehmat Force Awakens (2D) 4.15pm; Wazir (Hindi) Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2D) Daughters (2D) 7.45pm; Echo Eff ect (2D) e-mail: [email protected] 6.30pm; The Revenant (2D) 8.30pm; Wazir 3pm; Daddy’s Home (2D) 5.30pm; Daddy’s 9.45pm; Lost In The Sun (2D) 11.30pm. (Hindi) 11.15pm. Home (2D) 7.30pm; Charlie (Malayalam) Asian Town Cinema: Charlie (Malayalam) Telephone: 44466405 Cinema Land Mark (1): Charlie 9.15pm; Echo Eff ect (2D) 11.30pm. 5.45, 6.30, 8.15, 8.30, 9.15, 10.15 & 11,pm; Fax: 44350474 (Malayalam) 2.30pm; The Good Dinosaur Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Wazir Wazir (Hindi) 5.45 & 11.15pm; Su Su Sudhi (2D) 5pm; Fathers & Daughters (2D) 7pm; (Hindi) 2pm; Get Squirrely (2D) 4pm; The Vatmeekam (Malayalam) 7.45pm. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

3rd Qatar Orthopaedic Course and eat cotton candy. Everyone will enjoy seeing the Arab region in light of the current situation; specifi cally for the show. Curated by Lynne DATE: Until Jan14 the world’s fastest cars zoom down the track, how to improve States’ engagement with UN Cooke, Senior Curator of Special Projects in VENUE: Medical Education Center — from 0 to 360km per hour in just 4 seconds! treaty bodies’ mechanisms, and to follow-up Modern Art at the National Gallery of Art Hamad Medical Corporation eff ectively on the Universal Periodic Review’s Washington. Qatar Orthopaedic Review Course is a Workers Sports 2016 recommendations. great opportunity to review orthopaedics, DATE: Jan-Nov VCUQatar Spring 2016 whether you are a resident preparing for board TIME: Thursday- Friday Aspire Park Cinema DATE: Jan 25 exams, a specialist or a consultant looking for VENUE: QSports DATE: Ongoing until Feb 5 VENUE: Al Tadamoun Signal, Doha City re-certifi cation or refreshing your knowledge. QSports is pleased to announce that TIME: 6pm-8pm Learn new skills and deepen your The course covers all essential and examinable registrations are now open for the most exciting VENUE: Aspire Park understanding of art and culture at aspects of trauma and orthopaedic surgery sports programme for blue collar workers of Aspire Zone Foundation, in collaboration VCUQatar. Choose from a large selection of in the context of the board exam (including Qatar. It comprises outdoor football league, with Jeem TV, is presenting for the fi rst time art, design and craft courses at VCUQatar Arab board, FRCS Ortho, Saudi board and the cricket (T-16), indoor volleyball, futsal and children movies on its giant screen behind in Education City or at IAID (Academy for Jordanian board). basketball. The event kicks off in late January Hayat Plaza, every Thursday and Friday from Dance, Music & Arts). Register online now, and will continue throughout 2016. 6pm to 8pm. visit www.qatar.vcu.edu/community. For more details you can call IAID at 44320974 ICEP-Q 2016 Qatari Agricultural Product Yards / 44411234 / 66710589 or e-mail us at DATE: Jan 14-18 DATE: Until June 30 [email protected] VENUE: Qatar National Convention Center VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al Emergency medicine plays an important Khor, Al Wakrah Harrods Doha public health role in the management of chronic The Ministry of Environment will open DATE: Until Jan 24 conditions, injuries and health risks and the the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product TIME: 4pm-1:55pm delivery of clinical and preventive services. This yards for selling locally produced fruits, VENUE: Katara Cultural Village fi ve-day conference is designed to celebrate vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work Harrods celebrates their inaugural launch and encourage discourse, learning, research and in these yards will continue for 7 months. of the Harrods Doha Village. Be there and quality improvement in the areas of emergency The yards will operate three days a week on experience luxury in style. medicine and public health. Organised in Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am collaboration by Hamad Medical Corporation to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa How to Become YouTube Creator (HMC) and the Supreme Council of Health operating at the same times throughout the FOODIE CHOICE Workshop (SCH), this exciting conference will provide week. DATE: January 30 attendees with information about the most RESTAURA NT: Al Liwan TIME: 10am-2pm recent clinical developments in emergency Luc Tuymans: Intolerance LOCATION: Sharq Village & Spa VENUE: Entube Center medicine and public health. DATE: Until Jan 30 Qatari Brunch: Sharq Village & Spa has Entube Center invites you to join a workshop VENUE: Qatar Museums Gallery Alriwaq introduced a unique Qatari dining experience on How to Become YouTube Creator from 10am ACS Doha Open Day Qatar Museums will present a for guests through off ering a wide selection of to 2 pm. Participants will learn the basics of DATE: January 16 retrospective of the work of Luc Tuymans, authentic dishes available every Saturday at online TV, the incentive and drive behind the TIME: 9am-11am the fi rst solo show of the artist in the Gulf Al Liwan Restaurant. Local artefacts, a henna phenomenon of online TV, the composition of VENUE: Al Gharafa region. The exhibition, Intolerance, a service along with majlis seating area will the online TV market, how money is being made ACS Doha invites you to attend an informal comprehensive survey of the artist’s work, complement the restaurant’s elegant décor. and how to capitalise on the phenomenon, the Open Morning for prospective families will include a series of wall paintings and The brunch is available every Saturday from standards that need to be met in order for the interested in visiting the school and fi nding out a new body of work, ‘The Arena’, created 12:30pm to 4pm priced at QR 250. channel to be successful, and more. how the IB can enable pupils to gain places at the best universities. Come along and meet Global Organisation III Conference current families and students, as well as the DATE: Jan 16-17 Head of School. 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Jewellery and Watches Exhibition DATE: Feb 23-27 Katara QatART Handmade Market VENUE: Doha Exhibition and Convention DATE: January 15 Center TIME: 3pm Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition VENUE: Katara, Bld 19 (DJWE) is being held once a year in Qatar. This Handmade Market with a wide variety of show is one of the most exclusive in the world handcrafts from Qatar-based makers of art, for high level wealthy individuals interested craft and design. Come support our creative in fi ne jewellery and unique pieces, watches, community, pick up unique products and gemstones, and diamonds, all represented by get inspired! Come and support creative more than 500 exclusive international brands. endeavour! Entrance is free and everyone is Additionally, a number of educational seminars welcome. will be delivered on jewellery and watches throughout the week. Arabian Drag Racing League DATE: Jan 15 Conference on Human Rights in Arab TIME: 4pm Region VENUE: Qatar Racing Club DATE: Tomorrow Join us at Qatar Racing Club for all 5 rounds VENUE: The RitzCarlton of the Arabian Drag Racing League. Food and The conference aims to highlight appropriate drinks are available. Children will enjoy the and necessary approaches of the United children’s play areas on each side of the track Nations human rights system, particularly the with giant infl atable slides and bounce houses role of OHCHR in protecting human rights in

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY One for all, all for one Umer Nangiana talks to some of the heads of key Sri Lankan community welfare organisations about the activities they undertake and how these benefit their compatriots in Qatar

UNITED WE STAND: Leaders from diff erent Sri Lankan community welfare organisations are always striving for the benefit of their countrymen. Photos by Umer Nangiana

f community means of natural disasters over the years. is to encourage people who want to themselves. Likewise, they take natural disasters with the help of togetherness, they exemplify Community sat down with some start their own business. Qatari businessmen to Sri Lanka. the Sri Lankan community and it. Besides accomplishing of the heads of key Sri Lankan SLBC regularly holds business It happens in the form of the embassy through SLCC,” A. their respective goals, they community welfare organisations forum where a number of Sri delegations through the Sri Lankan Liyanage, Vice President, SLCBF, come together to support to talk about the activities they Lankan businessmen are invited, embassy and in the near future, tells Community. Ieach other, help those who are undertake and how they benefi t the acknowledged for their business SLBC is planning to send another They regularly conduct blood in need and then celebrate their community at large. development and growth and given such delegation to Sri Lanka donations besides holding free occasions in harmony. “Since our establishment in guidance on further enhancing courtesy the embassy. medical camps at the embassy. There are diff erent arms of 2009, we have supported many their businesses. “We are also planning to create “We have secured a fund which Sri Lankan community welfare independent businesses, both “Our aim is to put businessmen an online Job Bank. It will be a web is collected and accumulated, so we organisations under one umbrella small and large scale. Through our from Sri Lanka and Qatar in contact page where people can log on to and are using it for whenever there is a of Sri Lanka Coordinating initiatives, more than 70 people with each other and expand the fi nd the business opportunities that need. We also have food stalls and Committee (SLCC) that caters to have started their own businesses,” Sri Lankan business base. We hold we would be posting on it. There other such activities at festivals and specifi c needs of the community Upali Waganthala, General many exhibitions for the locals will be a lot of contacts and links on other big day celebrations and all members living in Qatar. Secretary, SLBC tells Community. and the expatriates on business,” the portal as well,” says Abeypala. the income from that goes into the Hundreds have benefi ted from “As a business council, our main Mahesh Abeypala, President SLBC, Like SLBC, the Sri Lanka fund,” he adds. this communion for years. Sri objective is to motivate and help the chips in. Community Benevolent Fund “People approach us in the hour Lanka Business Council (SLBC) Sri Lankan community members SLBC, through SLCC and the (SLCBF), has been active in another of need; for instance, if anyone is has helped dozens into startups, who have some idea or vision to Sri Lankan embassy, also brings aspect of community welfare since stranded for lack of fi nances, we’ll growing into large businesses. Sri start a business, small or large. We prominent businessmen from Sri 2007. arrange tickets for them. Similarly, Lanka Community Benevolent Fund off er help on getting sponsorship, Lanka to Doha so that they can “We are looking after Sri Lankan we’ll arrange help for people (SLCBF) has assisted thousands fi nancial advice, fi nding links and assess the opportunities to invest expatriates in need. We help needing any medical assistance,” sustain their livelihoods in the face opportunities,” says Upali. The goal here and see the environment community members aff ected by says Liyanage. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

“SLCC facilitates the participation of Sri Lankan community in the celebrations occasion of important days in Qatar like the National Day or Sport Day. SLCC has been organising functions on a large scale which is not that easy a task but together we do it,” says Tenisan De Silva, HAPPY TO BE OF HELP: Tenisan De Silva, President SLCC, second from right, with Pantolion Perera, Vice President Fund Raising SLCC, second left, Lakmal Ehelamalpe, left, and Ranjith Gurusinghe, Chief Coordinator SLCC. President of SLCC

“We are giving memberships started emerging then and ensure and currently, we have fewer that no events overlap and are members in SLCBF so I would urge organised properly. our community members to get a “There were about 150,000 Sri membership which is QR100 for Lankans living here at that time a year and QR500 for lifetime,” and SLCC was established as a says Lalindra De Silva, Treasurer, community arm of the embassy SLCBF. as there were certain barriers He says they had some camp fi res for the embassy to get involved and other such incidents where in community activities so it they helped the aff ected people and did it through SLCC,” Lakmal so far the organisation has helped Ehelamalpe, Treasurer, SLCC thousands aff ected in dozens of recalls. such incidents. If there are any communities or He says the organisation also clubs that require affi liation with helps people who lose their the Sri Lankan embassy, it has to dwelling and basic necessities go through SLCC so the committee in fi re or other disasters by acts as the bridge between the other getting them houses on rent and community oganisations and the supporting them with the basic embassy, he adds. POISE: A popular dance form that has been part of celebrations for the Sri Lankan community in Doha. necessities for one or two months “SLCC facilitates the before they rehabilitate. participation of Sri Lankan “Our current ambassador, Prof. there is any national disaster like task but there are many Sri All community organisations community in the celebrations of Dr W. M. Karunadasa, is very a tsunami or something of that Lankan companies and members however, are co-ordinated and important days in Qatar like the supportive. We are celebrating nature even in Sri Lanka. of the community who really work under SLCC which is run National Day or Sport Day. SLCC Sri Lankan Independence Day “Our help and support is always come forward to make generous under the patronage of the Sri has been organising functions on on February 5 and plan to host there for anyone among the contributions,” says Pantolion Lankan embassy in Qatar. a large scale which is not that easy many cultural shows and musical 120,000 Sri Lankan community Perera, Vice President, Fund SLCC was offi cially launched a task but together we do it,” says programmes for Sri Lankans and we members living here in Qatar. Every Raising, SLCC. in 2005 under the patronage of Tenisan De Silva, the President of invite all the community members Sri Lankan can be and is a member De Silva and his colleagues the-then Sri Lankan ambassador. SLCC. to be part of it,” says De Silva. of SLCC. There is an executive thanked the Qatari government One of the objectives was to The Sri Lankan embassy, he adds, Apart from helping compatriots committee which is selected by the and the Sri Lankan ambassador co-ordinate between diff erent is always with them and has been in Qatar, SLCC always comes forth members,” explains De Silva. Prof. Dr W. M. Karunadasa for their community organisations that supporting them all along. to help the aff ected whenever “Fund raising is not an easy continuous support.

FESTIVE: Sri Lankan community actively participates in the celebrations organised by SLCC. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY Getting expats acquainted with Qatari culture

Embrace Doha has helped a number of expatriates better understand the local Qatari culture.

Manager for Embrace Doha, told companies and individuals. The By Umer Nangiana Community. Embrace Doha team of professional “There are also presentations on consultants possesses in-depth the local dresses and outfi ts besides knowledge about the Arabian one of its kind platform information on how to dress for Gulf region in general, and Qatar to provide orientation diff erent occasions. The session in particular, and will guide about the local Qatari also includes information on what participants in acquiring a better culture and helping the is considered as acceptable outfi t in understanding of the region’s incoming expatriates public besides how to approach the lifestyle, customs, and business Abetter understand the country that local people,” added Ashok. etiquette. many end up making their second The participants are then invited The platform aims to provide an home, Embrace Doha is holding to try on the outfi t by themselves. outstanding range of cultural services its monthly session on “Embrace The presentations session is that cater to the needs of clients, Qatari Culture and Lifestyle’ in followed by a dinner comprising both businesses and individuals Souq Waqif this week. diff erent Qatari dishes. After the in Qatar. It intends to provide Through prior bookings the two- dinner, the platform is opened for residents, newcomers, and visitors hour-long session is attended by questions where the participants with suffi cient cultural awareness to a mix of expatriates from diff erent can ask questions on any aspects understand and eff ectively interact The participants get to experience the local Qatari food and clothing. walks of life. They are given an of the Qatari culture for better with Qatari society. extensive knowledge of the Qatari understanding. The mission of Embrace Doha Embrace Doha, for its audience, Middle East, let alone in the Gulf, ways of living, customs and culture The 2-hour session will be held is to introduce their clients to the also targets corporate and where traditions and customs are through presentations. at a house near Souq Waqif police values, principles, customs and government organisations who very particular and often foreign to The participants also get to try station on January 12. traditions of Qatar and the Gulf are hiring new staff and willing them. on the traditional Qatari outfi ts and Embrace Doha is the fi rst region, to create healthy cross- to educate them on Qatar and This lack of awareness leads taste the local cuisine, learning the service provider of its kind in cultural dialogue between Qataris to avoid culture shocks. For the to negative living experience for complete local etiquette of dressing Qatar, off ering a range of cultural and non-Qataris based on mutual organisations whose workforce the expatriate community, which and food. services that cater to the needs respect and understanding. lacks cultural knowledge on in some cases ends up in lack of “We fi rst orient the participants of newcomers, expatriates, and It also aims to reduce doing business in Qatar, Embrace adjustment. about the hospitality aspect of visitors alike. misunderstanding, fauxpas, and Doha promises to provide the To break this cycle, Embrace the Qatari culture which includes “We aim to become the primary embarrassment when interacting attendees of their next events with Doha uses engaging and interactive information on how the local cultural resource for anyone with Qatari’s besides encouraging a genuine authentic Qatari cultural cultural sessions far from the people gather in Majlis and treat interested in learning more about tourism in Qatar by familiarising experience. meeting rooms, where Qatari each other with tea and in exactly our fascinating country,” say the their clients with the country’s Expatriates coming to Qatar ambassadors meet with the what manner is it done,” Ashok organisers. landmarks, history, and future often face a cultural shock. Many newcomers and talk about all the Choudhary, the Communication The services can be tailored for ambitions. of them have never lived in the cultural questions they need to ask. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

The artistes with the organisers. Artistes from Nepal entertain at New Year Bash

Singh’s performance was followed by Prashna By Usha Wagle Gautam Shakya, who performed fi ve songs. She was in Qatar for the second time and praised the audience for the respect they show to the artistes. Singing since 1999, he Nepalese community in Qatar celebrated Prashna has appeared in multiple fi lms and won the New Year in style, with Selfi l Production multiple awards. presenting “New Year Bash” at Gulf Horizon Junu Prasai performed three songs. She said her voice Hotel recently. suits folk music and she is happy to continue singing Five national-level artistes from Nepal folk songs. It was her second time performance in Tentertained hundreds of audience members as the Qatar. She has given her voice to more than 300 songs, organisers stayed away from the norm of having a and has enjoyed wide recognition in Nepal. chief guest or long and monotonous speeches that Nabaraj Shrestha performed two songs. A frequent usually precede events like these. The performers were: performer in the country, he said Qatar is his “most Prashna Shakya, Anil Singh, Nabaraj Shrestha, folk favourite destination” and that he never tires of singer Juna Prasai, and Nepali fi lm actress Mamata performing here. Pradhan. The programme concluded with a performance by The programme started off with a pop performance Nepali fi lm actress Mamata Pradhan. She stepped by Anil Singh, who sung four of his numbers. onto stage and performed on two electrifying dance Performing for the fi rst time in Qatar, Singh said numbers from her movies. This was her fi rst time in he was happy with the response he got from the Qatar, but she said the setting felt familiar. “I have audience. Singh is one of the top Nepali singers, performed in more than seven countries, but today’s music composers and lyricists. He has more than 500 performance is one of my best,” she said. songs to his name and has performed in more than 40 The event was organised by Uttam Gurung, Nabaraj countries. Shrestha, Sanjay Uprety and Arjun Prasad Timsina.

Anil Singh performing at the programme. Junu Prasai performed three songs. Prashna singing at the bash. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY

NRNA-NCC’s new working committee takes oath

The newly-elected working as the chief guest. Charge d’aff aires committee of Non-Resident Nepalese at Nepalese Embassy, Mani Ratna Association-National Coordination Sharma, congratulated the new Committee (NRNA-NCC) took oath working committee of NRNA-NCC. at a function held in Crowne Plaza He hoped that the organisation Hotel recently. The new working will help boosting the bilateral ties committee is led by Chairman between Qatar and Nepal. NRNA- Binesh Tamang for the term 2015-16. NCC is the Qatar chapter of NRNA, Election Committee co-ordinator and a global network of non-resident chief adviser of NRNA-NCC, Guru Nepalese community. Narayan Ranabhat administered the oath. NRNA Chairman Shesh Ghale Text and photos by Charge d’aff aires at Nepalese Embassy Mani Ratna Sharma. NRNA Chairman Shesh Ghale. was present during the programme Usha Wagle Gautam

PQBF honours Qalco’s managing director

The monthly general body meeting for Pakistan Qatar Business Forum (PQBF) was organised recently Pakistan.” In his address, Rana thanked Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim al-Thani for his investment in Pakistan at Al Khayareen Group’s head off ice. The meeting was dedicated to honouring Fawad Rana, Managing and conveyed the inspiration behind entering into this sports venture and philosophy of choosing the Director of Qatar Lubricants Company (Qalco). name (Qalandars), which revolves around Pakistan’s greatest poet and thinker Allama Muhammad Qalco has become the owner of Lahore Franchise in the upcoming Pakistan Super League. The PQBF Iqbal. He highlighted Qatar Olympic Committee’s eff orts in establishing support and infrastructure president presented a shield to Rana and congratulated Qalco on becoming the proud owner of facilities for cricket in Qatar. He said, “We are one step closer in making Qatar a cricket lovers destination Lahore Qalandars Team. Riyaz Bakali, president of PWF and member of PQBF, praised the initiative and with Qalco being the first and only Qatari company to own a Pakistan Super League Cricket Team, said the move will “definitely improve the bilateral relationship of both brotherly countries, Qatar and Lahore Qalandars.” Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Indonesian students in Doha attend ‘The University Sharing Session’

Permiqa collaborated with Kaifa Doha recently to organise an interactive discussion titled “The Permiqa President Heri Kartono; and other representatives of Kaifa Doha. University Sharing Session”. Indonesian students studying in universities from Qatar, UK, Canada, In his remarks, Ambassador Deddy said he was “proud” that the Indonesian diaspora USA and Asean were present to guide the more than 300 potential students and their parents at in Qatar is organising such events that could guide potential students in their future Mahad Da’wah of the Ministry of Awqaf in Al Waab. endeavours. Overall, most of the questions raised from the audiences concerned Indonesian ambassador Deddy Saiful Hadi and his wife Endang Deddy Hadi were also present, scholarships, accommodation, tuition fees, academic transitions and admission accompanied by Second Secretary for Information, Social & Culture Aff airs, Nurwenda Sucipto; requirements.

Al Mayar Trading & General Services starts operations

Al Mayar Trading & General Services, a new company located near Al Wakrah Municipality, was inaugurated by Rabia Mohammed al-Kaabi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The ceremony was attended by a number of high profile figures. The website of the company was inaugurated by retired deputy chief justice and a leading lawyer in Qatar, Jamal Hasan Niama. M K Muhammedali inaugurated the photocopy corner of the off ice. Al Mayar is a service-oriented company providing a variety of services such as translation, documentation clearance, business solutions, Hukoomi Services, photocopy and printing corner, event approvals, death related documentation services, embassy related services, medical appointments. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY TRA Indonesia’s Lombok re

A horse-drawn taxi off ers rides next to the beach on Gili Meno, one of Lombok’s off shore islands.

“Like almost all of the Indonesian By Manuel Meyer islands, Lombok is Muslim. A lot of foreigners forget that, because most of them have only been to Bali, which is s he approaches them, Hindu,” explains Suhardi. Suhardi greets the If at fi rst it seems like the Dutch tourists with a “hello” tourists are doing Suhardi a favour, the and a big smile. The sun- tables are quickly turned when he and lovers lying on the beach his students begin telling the visitors inA Kuta roll their eyes in exasperation about their culture and traditions, and and wave him away with a “no, thank regional food specialities like plecing you” — most of them have already kangkung and nasi puyung. been to Bali, where souvenir and soft- The other tourists gather round drinks sellers are always pestering eagerly to hear. them. If you try any of the food made at But this Kuta, on the southern the warungs, little roadside stalls, in end of the Indonesian island of Lombok you’ll soon notice that the Lombok, has little in common with locals like to cook with a sharp chilli the party town of the same name on sauce called sambal. neighbouring Bali, famous for its “It’s not for nothing that Lombok raucous crowds on package holidays. means chilli pepper in our language,” Suhardi isn’t selling coconuts or Suhardi tells the Dutch couple. jewellery — he just wants to have a He’s pleased with his students — chat with the visitors with no ulterior their English isn’t great, but at least commercial motive. they’ve had a chance to practise it with More precisely, he’s an English someone who is not Indonesian. teacher from the neighbouring village “Tourism has been increasing for and has brought some of his students a few years on Lombok. There will down to the beach to practise their be a lot of jobs going and that’s why skills. my students need to improve their A Dutch couple begins chatting English,” he says. to teacher and pupils. Students Arti, Lombok is indeed becoming more Lintang and Susila squat down shyly in popular with tourists eternally on the the sand beside them. Despite the heat, lookout for more peaceful beaches and the women are wearing long-sleeved pristine nature. A diver visits an intact coral reef off Lombok. Photo by Visit Indonesia Tourism Off ice black shirts and pink head scarves. Walkers tend to head to the less Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 AVEL COMMUNITY ecalls old Bali

Three students of English squat shyly on the sand of a Lombok beach beside a tourist, left, to practise their English. Despite the heat, the students are wearing Gili Air, a small island off the coast of Lombok (background). Photo by Manuel Meyer their traditional black robes and pink head scarves.

populated north of the island, where There are also around 25 smaller Indonesia’s second highest volcano, islands off Lombok. Three are Gunung Rinjani, is located. There already extremely popular: Gili you can also go on jungle treks to the Meno, Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. Sindang Gile and Jeruk waterfalls. But the most untouched are to be The west and centre of Lombok found in the south-west. is characterised by rice paddies and American Peter and his temples with terraced gardens and Indonesian wife Titin have a hotel ponds like those in Narmada, Lingsar on the island of Gili Gede, which is and Cakranegara. named Secret Island Resort for good Most of them are Hindi-Balinese reason. temples, as Lombok only became “Hardly anybody has heard of this Muslim in the 17th century. island. There are only three small If you take a look around the local hotels. It’s just paradise on earth,” spice markets, you’ll also encounter says Peter. something of the traditional Sasak The people — most of whom don’t culture — most of the island’s 3.2 speak any English — don’t live from million people are Sasak. tourism here, but rather from fi shing. While the majority identify Peter pays one fi sherman to take themselves as Muslim, they also his guests fi shing or snorkelling practice the traditional Wetu Telu towards the even smaller, religion. uninhabited islands further out. The Sasak are well known for their Unlike in the more well-known skill at weaving. Many of their villages, Gili islands in the north, the coral particularly Sade and Rambitan, are reefs in the south are still intact, and already becoming overwhelmed with you can see turtles and reef sharks. tourists, who fl ood in to see the homes But Gili Nanggu has perhaps the woven from alang-alang grass. most beautifully white sandy, palm- Since an international airport fringed beaches of all of the smaller opened in the south of Lombok three islands, and only one hotel. years ago, hotel chains and tourism Some say Lombok is still like operators have been setting up Bali before it was discovered by the along the coastline near Kuta, which world’s tourists. The clock is ticking until recently was mainly known and that won’t stay true for long. among surfers — they used to have But on Gili Nanggu, you might really beaches like Mawun and Tanjung Aan believe that time is still standing practically to themselves. still. —DPA This market stall in Sukarara sells home-grown chilli peppers. The name of the island, Lombok, means chilli.

Water buff alo on a road near Kuta, Lombok pay little attention to four young The view from the summit of Rinjani, a volcano, is a highlight of a visit to Lombok. Photo by Visit Indonesia Tourism Off ice tourists enjoying a low-speed excursion on motor scooters. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC

The many faces of the music icon who died of cancer at 69 Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Drive safer using these top vehicle technologies

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

For those of you who are feeling as if they are caught out in the Don’t get too caught up in the hype today bulls. Adopt a non– Transformation is the order of the day twins. Happily this is not wilderness with no place to go, this is the perfect time for you to interested/engaged policy for all the nonsense around you and the another ‘oh no, not another growth opportunity’. This is more the have some adventures. It’s about time you surrendered to your situation and or feelings may well fix themselves. type of transformation that suits you, increases profits and allows natural instincts and let yourself feel as free as possible. you to use your talents more fully.

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

There is no doubt about it, you have made some major progress A health or money talk that you thought was going to be relatively Are you rushing through something just to get it over and done on some significant topics. However, keep in mind that Mercury easy going today could turn into anything but easy. So if you’re not with? Taking short cuts and not doing the job as thoroughly as you continues to be out of phase in your one on one relationship zone. up for a lengthy talk about something so serious today, delay it until know you should be? While it’s very unlikely you, it’s something you Be careful of what you say and how you say it, Cancers. you are up for it. could be doing and definitely something you should stop doing.

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

Keeping busy and being a social butterfly is something you enjoy There is nothing worse than feeling as if you are speaking a Keeping busy and being a social butterfly is something you enjoy more than anything else. However, with so much happening in your completely diff erent language — but today is one of those days when more than anything else. However, with so much happening in your social circle, you might need to sort through your invites and not go you could indeed feel as if other people are not hearing you at all. social circle, you might need to sort through your invites and not go to everything or you will get too exhausted. to everything or you will get too exhausted.

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

People who claim loudly and clearly that they have your best A health or money talk that you thought was going to be relatively Sometimes you must follow your own heart, style, recipe, directions interests at heart might be putting too much of a spin on things and easy going today could turn into anything but easy. So if you’re not or hunches. If this seems to be one of those occasions, just do it — no protesting a bit too loudly today. If you feel they are in whatever it is up for a lengthy talk about something so serious today, delay it until matter how loudly somebody might squawk. for whatever they can get, you’re probably right. you are up for it. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Wordsearch Adam

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ALLEGORY ELISION METAPHOR SONNET BALLAD EPIC PASTORAL SPONDEE BATHOS FOOT QUATRAIN STANZA CESURA IAMB RHYME STRESS COUPLET IMAGERY SATIRE STYLE DACTYL IRONY SCANSION TROCHEE ELEGY LYRIC SIMILE VERSE 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 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 4. Lassitude (7) 1. Post (7) 8. Quiver (6) 2. Tiresome (7) 9. Reproach (7) 3. Language (6) 10. Pang (6) 5. Seeming (8) 11. Wavelet (6) 6. Sudden (6) 12. Wealth (8) 7. Protect (6) 18. Bewitch (8) 13. Unnecessary (8) 20. Claim (6) 14. Unbeliever (7) 21. Deed (6) 15. Connotation (7) 22. Choker (7) 16. Erase (6) 23. Lower (6) 17. Support (6) 24. Storm (7) 19. Uproar (6)

Cryptic Clues

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ACROSS DOWN 4. The horseman’s position for making a 1. Clubs for motorists (7) pace (7) 2. Can vote for a change in currency (7) 8. Showing regret because the French street 3. One going round as a painter (6) is congested, we hear! (6) 5. He flounders as an acrobat after the 9 & 18Ac. Clearly no home match! (7,8) start of the show (8) 10. Deciding who shall sit from those who 6. To become friendly states again in stand (6) actual fact (6) 11. It comes out of the barrel, but it’s news 7. The doctor takes off the covers (6) Yesterday’s Solutions when it gets in! (6) 13. Mates who change to a certain extent 12. Setback upsets several after the end of (8) QUICK CRYPTIC the year (8) 14. The sort of clothing for the actors in Across: 7 Remove; 8 Gambol; 10 Foreign; 11 Across: 7 Bobcat; 8 Butter; 10 Canteen; 11 Thief; 18. See 9 Across the wings! (4-3) 20. Blockhead often found in the soup! (6) 15. Parts of the capital where services are Sedan; 12 Crew; 13 Sieve; 17 Pious; 18 Will; 22 12 Neon; 13 Claim; 17 Tress; 18 Coin; 22 Minus; 23 21. A section of foot soldiers should be on conducted (7) Wrest; 23 Thought; 24 Lustre; 25 Income. Railcar; 24 Gambol; 25 Creche. the march (6) 16. What the golf club provides is included Down: 1 Preface; 2 Smarten; 3 Avoid; 4 Down: 1 Abscond; 2 Abandon; 3 Layer; 4 22. A scare about eastern cargo (7) in the meal (6) Passive; 5 Abode; 6 Blunt; 9 Antiquity; 14 Austria; 5 Attic; 6 Graft; 9 Enclosure; 14 Preston; 23. Sound device to cause some perplexity 17. Davies to recommend a modification (6) (6) Picture; 15 Kingdom; 16 Glitter; 19 Swell; 20 15 Concoct; 16 Snorkel; 19 Image; 20 Enemy; 21 24. Doesn’t like being told to go in the 19. Regular charge included in the current Verse; 21 Joint. Litre. reserves (7) allowance (6) 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY POP SPOT in brief

All Saints

Rumours are circulating about a possible new album from All Saints. The English/Canadian all-girl quartet were among the biggest acts of the 1990s. They recorded two multi-platinum albums and nine UK top ten singles five of which reached number one. Their first split was in 2001. The catalyst was a disagreement over who would wear a particular jacket for a photoshoot. They reunited in 2006 to record their third album. But interest in the girls had waned. Despite hitting number three with lead single, Rock Steady, their album peaked no higher than number 40. A second single, Chick Fit, didn’t even make the top 200. Although reports indicated they were making more music, Melanie Blatt stated in a 2009 interview that All Saints had split for a second time and were never getting back together again. These words were proved false when they reformed to support Backstreet Boys on their 2014 tour of Britain and Ireland. They also appeared at two music festivals later in the year. Nothing has been heard from the girls since that time but a cryptic post on their Twitter account has led many observers to believe we can expect new material from All Saints during 2016. In the meantime, for those who would like to hear their earlier records, the group’s self-titled debut album, “Saints & Sinners” and “Studio 1” are posted in full on YouTube. So too are all of their music videos.

Alessia’s Here wasn’t an instant hit and instead stayed on to become a slow-burning sleeper hit. Motorhead

As most fans had expected, the recent death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister has also seen the demise of Motorhead. “Lemmy was Motorhead,” said Mikkey Dee, the man who Lemmy introduced as “the best drummer in the world” during what turned out to be the band’s final concert. “Motorhead is Alessia Cara, still over now. But we will live on through our recordings as well as in the hearts and memories of all our fans.” One of those fans filmed part of Motorhead’s last concert in Berlin on December 11. The 11-minute clip features the band performing Overkill. This would be the final song played by Motorhead. The video is posted at www.youtube.com/ learning her craft watch?v=M123gRMtBBM Natalie Cole artists she particularly admired. These before her EP, the track made little By Geoff rey Rowlands included Justin Bieber. But it was a cover impression on the charts. But, as some As rock fans mourn the passing of Lemmy, so R&B fans have of The Neighbourhood’s track, Sweater songs occasionally do, Here refused lost singer and actress Natalie Cole. Weather, which set her on the path to to disappear. Radio airplay gradually The daughter of singing star Nat King Cole, Natalie first found or all of Justin Bieber’s stardom. increased, the EP release gave it another fame in the mid-1970s with US top ten singles such as This Will phenomenal rise to fame as a “There was nothing extra special boost and Alessia found herself with a Be, I’ve Got Love On My Mind and Our Love. But drug addiction teen heart-throb and despite about this video. It wasn’t more slow-burning sleeper hit. saw her give poor performances and lose many fans. his fall from grace through a popular than my other covers but it did “I’m so pleased the song has become A long spell of drug rehabilitation eventually saw the catalogue of misdemeanours, catch the attention of people at the EP successful. Not just to have a hit single rejuvenated Natalie enjoy worldwide success with her 1987 heF is currently enjoying the most Entertainment production company. but to put out something which is so cover of Bruce Springsteen’s Pink Cadillac. This was followed in successful spell of his career. The They got in touch, signed me and hooked personal to me and be able to get a 1988 by another international smash with Miss You Like Crazy. Canadian singer has topped the album me up with Sebastian Kole who became message across to people who are in But she is perhaps best remembered for her 1991 album, charts on both sides of the Atlantic and my songwriting partner.” similar circumstances. “Unforgettable... with Love.” It contained songs originally dominates the US and UK singles charts A year later, having developed her own “Here was written about an actual recorded by her famous father, which she had always with three songs in the top fi ve. songs with Sebastian, she was signed by party I attended when I was in high previously refused to sing, and included Natalie’s duet with him Another young Canadian singer/ Def Jam Recordings. They teamed Alessia school. You’re always supposed to have on the title song, Unforgettable. songwriter is hoping to follow in his and Seb with the Pop & Oak production fun at parties but I didn’t enjoy myself This matched her vocals with Nat King Cole’s original 1951 footsteps. Alessia Caracciolo, known duo whose credits included tracks for at all. I knew there must be others who recording. The song won two awards at the 1992 Grammys, to the pop world as Alessia Cara, took artists such as Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and shared my distaste but were too afraid Record of the Year and Song of the Year, while Natalie’s LP won Justin’s initial road to success by posting Ariana Grande. to say anything. You might be regarded the Grammy for Album of the Year. videos of herself performing cover “The great thing was that everybody as weird, or at least diff erent, if you She had been in poor health for some time having been versions of various songs on her YouTube recognised I was still learning my craft. expressed a dislike for these parties. I diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 2008 and undergoing a liver channel. Unlike Justin, Alessia’s videos There was no pressure to immediately wanted my song to become a voice for transplant in 2009. Her eventual death, aged just 65, was did not go viral. deliver big hit records. I enjoy all musical people who feel as I do. announced as being from congestive heart failure. “I hoped my YouTube videos would genres and I was allowed to explore these “I’ve actually been called the budding result in the same kind of popularity diff erent styles in the songs we created.” pop star who is making it cool to be DJ Shadow that Justin enjoyed,” admitted 19-year- These variations were apparent on introverted. I’m very happy to be given old Alessia. “But I never actually Alessia’s debut EP, “Four Pink Walls,” this label. I know it sounds crazy for Dance fans can look forward to a fifth studio album from DJ expected that sort of reaction so I wasn’t which was released last August. someone who wants to be a singer but Shadow in 2016. disappointed when it didn’t happen. I Consisting of what would become the fi rst I am a naturally shy and introverted He gave a taster of what can be expected with the Christmas was only 13 when I started my YouTube fi ve songs on her debut album, “Know- person. If listening to Here can make Day release of Swerve. It was Shadow’s gift to his fans as the channel. It was really a means for me to It-All,” the EP was well received reaching people who are anything but shy and track is off ered for free download at (no www.) soundcloud. learn how to perform and present myself number 31 on the Billboard 200 and introverted in some way understand and com/djshadow to a viewing audience.” number 11 on the Canadian albums chart. accept those of us who are not outgoing This webpage is a treasure trove of DJ Shadow’s own output Her fi rst three years on YouTube saw Not quite so well received was the then that would be everything I could and his collaborations with other artists. More than 100 songs Alessia post covers of favourite songs by lead single, Here. Released four months hope for.” are available to hear. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 17 BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY

Kalki sends out virtual love to fans on B-day

Actress Kalki Koechlin was touched by the birthday wishes that poured in as she turned 32 on Sunday. She sent out her love and appreciation to all her fans and well- wishers through the virtual route. The actress also hoped that she would remain lucky and garner more love from her fans in the future. “Thank you so so much for all the birthday wishes. Love to every follower and may I always be this lucky,” Kalki tweeted. The actress, who forayed into Bollywood in 2009 with Dev.D, has explored diff erent mediums of entertainment — be it the big screen, APPRECIATION: Kalki Koechlin theatre or web series. From commercial fi lms to indie @kalkikanmani Shine on girl. projects, Kalki’s portfolio fl aunts Mwahhh”. versatility with fi lms like That Girl Radhika Apte also posted: “Happy in Yellow Boots, Zindagi Na Milegi birthday my darling @kalkikanmani. Dobara, Ek Thi Daayan, Shanghai I love you”. and Margarita With A Straw. Using a still from Zindagi Na A number of members of the fi lm Milegi Dobara, Bollywood’s talent fraternity also wished the actress. house Farhan Akhtar, with whom SPREADING THE MESSAGE: Max Bupa CEO Ashish Mehrotra with Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur taking a selfie Her Shaitan co-star Gulshan Kalki worked in the Zoya Akhtar- with Participants at Max Bupa Walk for Health in Mumbai. Devaiah tweeted: “To my dearest directorial, wished her. friend, the lovely, the courageous, Kalki has found a place in the fi lm the gorgeous @kalkikanmani, industry as a brave star who is not wish you a happy birthday”, while scared to take risks and experiment her Ek Thi Daayan co-star Huma with fi lm subjects. She will be seen Akshay, Nimrat Qureshi wrote “Happy wala bday in Mantra soon. — IANS

“We all fail and I failed and fell flat on my face. There were certain choices that I made that encourage people didn’t work. It was a big learning experience for me. So, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t,” he told IANS. “Hopefully, in the future I will again try to produce fi lms. I will to ‘Walk for Health’ not give up,” said Nambiar, who has produced fi lms including Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi and Pizza. ctors Akshay Kumar and encourage everyone to start “Walking is a great way for And when it comes to and Nimrat Kaur walking, since it is one of the women to stay fit and I encourage the Central Board of Film flagged off the fourth easiest and most effective ways to everyone to start walking as it is Certification, he believes that edition of Max Bupa get healthier. the easiest and the best way to get “a smart filmmaker can work his Walk for Health. “I urge the whole of India to healthy,” she said. way out for any subject. There are TheA initiative has been inspiring pledge to walk and take a step In an attempt to encourage the ways to work around. I would still thousands of families to walk towards good health.” entire nation to walk more and RAISING STAKES: Bejoy Nambiar make Shaitan today. I wanted to more to enhance their overall Nimrat also shared a similar discover the multiple benefits avoid the smoking scenes without health and well-being. view. “Regular walking should be of walking, Max Bupa Walk for I’ll again try to produce compromising on my content.” Extending support to the practised by all ages as it not only Health this year has transformed films: Bejoy Nambiar The 2011 film revolved around initiative, Akshay said in a keeps you fi t and energised but also into a 33-day walking event which five substance-abusing friends statement: “Walking is an makes you look fabulous and in- will touch upon 15 cities including Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar who decide to fake a kidnapping intrinsic part of my fitness shape all the time. I’m a walking Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad might not have tasted success as to bribe a police constable for regime. I strongly believe that enthusiast and go for a regular and Jaipur, and will conclude in a producer, but he says he will not covering-up a hit-and-run walking is a great way to stay fit morning walk to the beach. Delhi on February 14. — IANS give up producing films. accident. — IANS

It’s hypocrisy to ban cinema when everything is available online: Jha yardsticks for diff erent things. Everybody However he added that today’s generation watches everything on YouTube in any case,” is “going for a revolution process as a society. Actor Anshuman Jha, who is currently Anshuman told IANS. So I think our generation and the upcoming seen onscreen in Chauranga, feels the “If you have rated a fi lm, then let people one will hopefully take care of censorship so Central Board of Film Certifi cation (CBFC) decide which content they want to watch and that there is no restriction on art.” is making hypocritical decisions by putting which not. Don’t give a fi lm A certifi cate and Set in Bihar Chauranga is called a “very restrictions on cinema. He asks how will then further ask to cut a few scenes. violent fi lm.” it aff ect the masses when everything is Anshuman further quipped that “today “But it’s not physical violence. It’s the available online without any cuts. various mediums have opened up so much emotional current which kind of runs in the Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, that people will watch whatever they want to.” rural areas of Bihar. The fi lm is very silent,” Chauranga has received critical acclaim at He explained: “Internet has given that Anshuman said. various fi lm festivals abroad. However, the power to everyone. Cinema is a piece of The actor, who is a trained dancer and a fi lm, which hit the screens in India, had to art. So you are restricting art if you are martial artist, will next be seen in Robinhood undergo several cuts for showcasing some suppressing these things which is what I am Ke Pote. “My idea is now to mix and do more “intimate scenes” for its release in India. against. fi lms. Because of my theatre work, I was not Criticising this decision of CBFC, Anshuman “Either we have specifi c divisions like able to do fi lm as there were a lot of shows has called it “hypocrisy”. they have in the West — under 10, under 14, coming in. In March I decided that I will “Chauranga and Mastizaade trailers parental guidance. But you should not make take sabbatical from theatre. After that I released on the same day. Have you seen cuts even when you are giving a fi lm an A shoot for Robinhood Ke Pote,” Anshuman MAKING A POINT: Anshuman Jha Mastizaade trailer? You can’t have diff erent (adult) certifi cate.” said. — IANS 18 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY HOLLYWOOD Globes for Revenant pave way for Oscars Leonardo DiCaprio bags best drama actor and Alejandro Inarritu named best director for revenge drama The Revenant; Matt Damon clinches best actor Globe for The Martian. By Piya Sinha-Roy and Nichola Groom

evenge drama The and said he shared his award with deviant scum,” setting the tone for Revenant and space indigenous people around the world. the bawdy humour that fi lled the adventure The Martian “It is time that we heard your night. took the top fi lm voice and protected this planet for There were a large number of awards at Sunday’s future generations,” the actor, an bleeped-out words during the GoldenR Globes, setting them up as environmental activist, said. telecast of the show, from Jonah Hill formidable Oscar contenders after a The Golden Globes, handed out swearing while pretending to be the night of surprises and stinging barbs by the Hollywood Foreign Press bear from The Revenant, to Amy from return host Ricky Gervais. Association, are the fi rst major fi lm Schumer using an expletive while Pioneer-era tale The Revenant honours of the Hollywood awards enaging in light-hearted banter with won three awards including best season that culminates with the Lawrence. drama fi lm, beating out front- Oscars on February 28. They can give Damon won best comedy actor runners Carol, a lesbian romance, much-needed momentum to fi lms in for The Martian, about an astronaut and investigative journalism drama a crowded fi eld, and in recent years, stranded on Mars, and the fi lm also Spotlight. Revenant star Leonardo top Globes have gone to movies that won the best comedy/musical movie DiCaprio won best drama actor and went on to win the Oscar for best category. Alejandro Inarritu was named best picture. “I’ve made a lot of movies that director. But it is also a more raucous and people just didn’t go to see, so “This is the most diffi cult journey risk-fi lled aff air than the Academy to make a movie that people just I’ve embarked on,” said Inarritu, Awards, starting with the humour of enjoyed this much ... it really came who last year won directing and best the host. down to (director) Ridley Scott,” picture Oscars for Birdman. Gervais, who returned to the Damon said. “We struggled in low temperatures show as host after a three-year Carol went into the night with fi ve and diffi cult conditions to make this absence, sipped beer and took shots nominations but came out empty- fi lm happen, but we all know in this at everyone from Jennifer Lawrence handed, as did The Big Short, about room that pain is temporary but a to Matt Damon and at one of his the fi nancial crisis, and admired fi lm is forever, so who cares?” favourite targets, the Golden Globes Catholic Church sex abuse probe fi lm In a closely-contested men’s themselves. Spotlight. fi eld, DiCaprio prevailed over The “Listen, if you do win tonight, Rising star Brie Larson, 26, beat Danish Girl star Eddie Redmayne and remember no one cares about that veteran Cate Blanchett to win best Concussion lead Will Smith, to win award as much as you do,” he said. drama actress for her role as a young best actor for his role as a fur-trapper Gervais riled up the audience woman held captive for years with a seeking retribution. with an opening monologue in young son in Room, while Lawrence DiCaprio, 41, who has yet to win which he called the A-list audience won best comedy actress for Joy, an Oscar, received a standing ovation “disgusting, pill-popping, sexual about the Miracle Mop inventor. Lawrence, 25, dedicated most of her speech to thanking Joy director David O Russell, with whom she has made several fi lms. “David, I want us to be buried next to each other. I really do.” Other key winners included Sylvester Stallone, 69, who received a standing ovation as best supporting fi lm actor for reprising his iconic role as boxer Rocky Balboa in Creed. Steve Jobs, a controversial look at the late Apple co-founder that fl oundered at the box offi ce despite warm reviews, took home Golden Globes for supporting actress Kate Winslet, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. In the television categories, newcomers prevailed in key categories as USA Network’s Mr. Robot, a cybersecurity expert with TOP DRAW: Director Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu, left, poses with awards for best social anxiety, won best TV drama director, and actor Leonardo DiCaprio poses with the award for best actor for series while Amazon’s musical show The Revenant, at the 73nd annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Mozart in the Jungle won best TV Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Matt Damon takes a selfie with the award for best actor. comedy series. — Reuters Tuesday, January 12, 2016 GULF TIMES 19 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Gervais promised to be ‘nice’, but couldn’t

drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” comedy The Offi ce and has built a By Bob Tourtellotte Guzman. career with his razor-sharp take on “I am going to do this monologue people’s everyday faults — even the and then go into hiding. Not even stars. omedian Ricky Gervais Sean Penn will fi nd me,” Gervais In past Golden Globes from promised to be “nice” joked in his monologue. He 2010-2012, he has insulted the but wasted no time in added “Snitch.” Penn was not in Kardashians, Madonna, Jodie Foster, tweaking Hollywood’s attendance. Mel Gibson and British royal Kate top stars with his acerbic “Relax, I’m going to try and be Middleton. BritishC wit upon his return to nice,” he said after a few quips. “I’ve After Gervais last hosted the show hosting the Golden Globe Awards. changed. Not as much as Bruce in 2012, many Hollywood watchers Joy actress and winner Jennifer Jenner, obviously. Now Caitlyn thought he might never be asked to Lawrence, 25, was pilloried for her Jenner, of course.” return. The HFPA turned to Tina $52mn paycheck, Golden Globes Welcome back, Ricky! Fey and Amy Poehler in the past organisers the Hollywood Foreign Nobody in an audience that three years. When Fey and Poehler Press Association saw their trophy included the likes of Leonardo did not return for 2016, Gervais was tarnished and Sean Penn took a hit DiCaprio, Denzel Washington, Jane asked back and he sought to put Ricky Gervais, left, and Jane Fallon arrive at the 73nd annual Golden Globe when Gervais dubbed him a “snitch” Fonda, and Taraji P Henson, was the Hollywood awards in proper Awards in Beverly Hills. for his secret interview of Mexican safe. Gervais created the smash hit perspective. — Reuters

TV favourites swept aside called Mr. Robot and that took a lot beat veterans Julia Louis-Dreyfus as hackers, musicians rule of courage,” said the show’s creator and Jamie Lee Curtis in her role Sam Esmail. as the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in the Hackers and musicians ruled at As award-winning shows and CW’s new musical comedy series, the Golden Globes as old television their stars including political which she also helped to create. favourites were cast aside for satire Veep, ground-breaking An excited Bloom recalled that a slew of new shows and rising transgender series Transparent and the show was turned by six other actors. quirky black comedy Fargo sat on networks before landing at the CW. Amazon Studio’s streaming the sidelines, only Jon Hamm, star Premium cable powerhouses show Mozart in the Jungle, about of advertising drama Mad Men, Showtime and HBO, usually the backstage lives of New York was a repeat winner. dominant in the TV awards, picked classical musicians, went home “Thank you to the Hollywood up just two statuettes. Maura with the best TV comedy series Foreign Press Association for Tierney was named supporting and a best actor award for its star supporting our show all the way actress for playing a jilted wife in Gael Garcia Bernal. to the end,” said Hamm, accepting The Aff air while Oscar Isaac won On the drama side, the USA his best drama actor award for his for playing an ambitious local cable network series Mr Robot, role as the moody womaniser Don councilman in mini-series Show about a bunch of hackers and Draper. “Thank you to Mr Weiner Me a Hero. anarchists, emerged the surprise (the show’s creator) who wrote this Pop star Lady Gaga, dressed old- winner, defeating Emmy-winning horrible person and picked me to style Hollywood in a form fi tting HBO medieval fantasy Game of play him.” black velvet gown, was a modest Thrones. Fox television’s popular hip-hop winner for her role as a vampire Mr. Robot also brought a industry saga Empire produced countess in the limited series supporting actor prize for a best actress win for a jubilant American Horror Story: Hotel. Christian Slater as Globe Taraji P Henson, who plays “This is one of the greatest organisers, the Hollywood Foreign family matriarch Cookie Lyon. moments in my life,” said an Press Association, continued “Who knew that playing an ex emotional Gaga. “I wanted to be their tradition of recognising new convict would take me all around an actress before I wanted to be a programming. the globe?!,” Henson said of her singer but music worked out fi rst.” Jennifer Lawrence poses with the award for best actress for her role in Joy. “I gotta thank the Hollywood character, who spent 17 years in jail Broadcast networks ABC, CBS Foreign Press. They just gave the for selling crack cocaine. and NBC won nothing. — By Jill List of Golden Globe winners best drama series award to a show Newcomer Rachel Bloom, 28, Serjeant/Reuters Here are the winners in key categories for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Beverly Hills: FILM Best fi lm, drama: The Revenant Best fi lm, musical or comedy: The Martian Best actor, drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant Best actor, musical or comedy: Matt Damon, The Martian Best actress, drama: Brie Larson, Room Best actress, musical or comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, Joy Best supporting actor: Sylvester Stallone, Creed Best supporting actress: Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs Best director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, The Revenant Best foreign language fi lm: Son of Saul (Hungary) Best animated feature: Inside Out TELEVISION Best drama series: Mr. Robot Best drama actor: Jon Hamm, Mad Men Best drama actress: Taraji P Henson, Empire Best musical or comedy series: Mozart in the Jungle Best musical or comedy actor: Gael Garcia Bernal, Mozart in the Jungle Best musical or comedy actress: Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Best limited series or TV movie: Wolf Hall Best limited series or TV movie actor: Oscar Isaac, Show Me A Hero Best limited series or TV movie actress: Lady Gaga, American Horror From left: Sistine Stallone, model Jennifer Flavin, actor Sylvester Stallone, winner of the best performance by an actor in Story: Hotel a Supporting Role, Sophia Stallone and Scarlet Stallone attend the Golden Globes After Party in Beverly Hills. 20 GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 COMMUNITY ‘The Doha crowd is simply amazing’

I have discovered how curious people By Anand Holla here in Doha are about food and how passionate they feel about it.

s if to build up the ambience Novak Djokovic dropped by a of its winter menu, copious couple of times last week. How was it gusts of chilly breeze push having him? their way through the I know him from his visits to Antica soothing views of Qanat Pesa in New York City and Rome because AQuartier and the Arabian Gulf to greet whenever he is down there to play at you upon arriving at Antica Pesa. tennis tournaments, he and his team Nine months since its launch, the visit my restaurant. It’s unbelievable how much-talked about Italian restaurant humble Novak is. He is one of the best at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl guys there is. It was nice to spend time – Doha, which is all about ‘real Italia’ with him. One dinner was offi cial, while cuisine, is winning more fans in Qatar the other time he came by on his own. by the day – as could be seen on a cheery That was sweet of him. Ladies Night on Sunday evening, or by tennis star Novak Djokovic’s double show How diff erent is it to run Antica last week. Pesa here than it is in, say NYC or Soon after Italian-born brothers Rome? Francesco and Simone Panella opened Antica Pesa is an institution that has Antica Pesa in Williamsburg, New York, been running from 100 years. The Doha modelled on the original one in the crowd is simply amazing. There’s such an Trastevere neighbourhood of Rome, interesting mood and vibe to this place. established in 1922, the gastronomic glow Since I am very curious by nature, I talk of its authentic Italian fare was matched to people who visit the restaurant just as I by the throng of A-list celebrities who do elsewhere. That way, I don’t see much have been frequenting it, ever since – diff erence. Basically, selling 100 years of Madonna, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, history is not easy because we need to Mick Jagger, Charlize Theron, Richard talk a lot. Just eating a dish won’t tell you Gere, Leonardo Di Caprio, you name it. the whole story. Instead of opening the Now in Doha, the restaurant that restaurant in other parts of the world, I remains true to its 17th Century family- wanted to reach out in the Gulf. Opening focused roots – with four generations it in Doha has been the best choice. of the same family having managed the restaurant over the past 93 years – has How varied have you found the established a commendable presence taste palate here to be? with its Italian fi ne dining fare that You need to be able to speak the same reworks traditional recipes from Roman language to people no matter where you cuisine and creates dishes using local go. If my patrons have some issue, I need organic products for seasonal dishes. to be close to them, they don’t need to be Be it the tasteful artwork throughout close to me. Without losing my natural the decor of the restaurant with pieces vibe and energy, I must be able to speak by artists such as Andy Warhol, De to them and fi nd a solution. So you need Chirico and Helmut Lang photos, or the to be ready to change your menu and traditional Italian recipes served with make your customer happy. Obviously, all the fi nesse and fl avours they deserve, in Rome, they expect the food to be Antica Pesa off ers a wholesome Italian more traditional. Fortunately, in Doha, fi ne dining experience. Community people understand rather well and are caught up with Francesco Panella, who is happy with our food, which makes me in town for a short while, for a chat: immensely happy.

Nine months on, how do you see Antica Pesa’s journey in Doha thus far? First of all, I must say how surprised I am by what Doha has given to us. We started off with a lot of wonder, and the people of Qatar, especially the Qataris, have been so incredible with us in this journey by trying our food and absorbing the place. As an Italian, I have to take care of so many things related to the food, the feel, and the whole experience of dining here. I have to be an ambassador of Italian cuisine, and the patrons have been very open in listening to what we have to say. It has been fantastic to talk to people about the food, the menu, the ingredients, the local farm and all my Panella with Djokovic at Antica Pesa, Doha, SERVING IT UP: Restaurateur Francesco Panella wanted to reach out in the Gulf with Doha as the gateway. work, and try and do things together. last week.