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Aladdin inside, he uses the lamp to turn himself into a prince in order DIRECTION: Guy Ritchie to win the heart of a beautiful princess. But an evil vizier is CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail after the lamp too. Nanjiani Emergency 999 SYNOPSIS: When a street urchin fi nds a lamp with a genie THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

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 Qatar Airways 40253374 Unda in North India for election duty. During a volatile election DIRECTION: Khalid Rahman season, a group of policemen led by Sub Inspector Mani strive CAST: Mammootty, Asif Ali, Vinay Forrt to maintain law and order in a Naxalite stronghold. SYNOPSIS: The fi lm narrates the events that occur when a unit of policemen from Kerala reach the Naxalite prone areas THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza ote Unquo Qu te “Wherever you The Mall Cinema (1): Kabir Hussein? (Arabic) 9:45pm; Unda Singh (Hindi) 2pm; Aladdin (2D) (Malayalam) 11:30pm. go, no matter what the 5pm; Mahadesh Shaf Mohamed Royal Plaza Cinema Palace weather, always bring your own Hussein? (Arabic) 7:15pm; Child’s (1): Toy Story 4 (2D) 2:15pm; Toy Play (2D) 9:15pm; Kabir Singh (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Aladdin (2D) Story 4 (2D) 4pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) sunshine.” (Hindi) 11pm. 4:30pm; Mahadesh Shaf Mohamed 5:45pm; Men In Black International — Anthony J. D’Angelo The Mall Cinema (2): Toy Story 4 Hussein? (Arabic) 7pm; Unda (2D) 7:30pm; Men In Black (2D) 2:15pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) 4pm; (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Kabir Singh International (2D) 9:30pm; Men In Toy Story 4 (2D) 5:45pm; Men In (Hindi) 11pm. Black International (2D) 11:30pm. Black International (2D) 7:30pm; Landmark Cinema (2): Aladdin Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Men In Black International (2D) (2D) 2:30pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) 5pm; Unda (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Kabir 9:30pm; Men In Black International Toy Story 4 (2D) 6:45pm; Kabir Singh (Hindi) 5pm; Kabir Singh (2D) 11:30pm. Singh (Hindi) 8:30pm; Child’s Play (Hindi) 8pm; Unda (Malayalam) The Mall Cinema (3): Unda (2D) 11:30pm. 11:15pm. Community Editor (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Pokemon Landmark Cinema (3): Toy Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat Detective Pikachu (2D) 4:45pm; Story 4 (2D) 2:15pm; Toy Story (3): Shadaa (Punjabi) 2:30pm; e-mail: [email protected] Toy Story 4 (2D) 6:45pm; Kabir 4 (2D) 4pm; Men In Black Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2D) Telephone: 44466405 Singh (Hindi) 8:30pm; Unda International (2D) 5:45pm; Men In 5pm; Child’s Play (2D) 7pm; Unda (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Black International (2D) 7:45pm; (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Kabir Singh Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Unda Mahadesh Shaf Mohamed (Hindi) 11pm. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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EVENTS Qatar and India. Composed of five main topics, including community, trade, arts, MF Husain: The Horses Of The Sun food and incense, the exhibition takes Exhibition one on a journey to explore the rich and WHERE: Mataf: Arab Museum of Modern diverse Indian cultures, the long historic Artistic Gymnastic Classes Art links between Qatar and India, and cultural WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 similarities between Qatar and India. WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 9am – 7pm TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm The exhibition presents Husain’s pluralist Ballet Lessons The olympic sport using horizontal bar, approach to the divine and cosmic aspects of WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the being, articulated through the myths, symbols WHEN: Ongoing children from age 4 till 16. and narratives of the world’s religions and TIME: 4pm – 8pm philosophies. M. F. Husain: Horses of the Sun For more info e-mail at registration@ bears witness to a recurrent motif in his art, a atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. Arabic Calligraphy Workshop personal symbol of self-renewal and vitality. WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday TIME: 6pm Summer Entertainment City Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. WHERE: DECC Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic WHEN: Ongoing till July 13 handwriting and calligraphy at Music and TIME: 1pm – 11pm Arts Atelier. The biggest indoor VR and Gaming The lessons will take place every Saturday, zone,over 50+ new activities and 45 food Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For options along with 114 retail shops, for the more information, contact registration@ whole family under one roof. Entry fee QR15 atelierqatar.com per head. After School Activities WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Music and arts activities for students taking place after they fi nish their day in school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 years old after school hours.

Summer Camp for Special Needs WHERE: Step by Step Centre for Special Needs Dance and Instrument Classes India to Qatar – Symbiosis of WHEN: June 30 – August 1 WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Cultures TIME: 8:00am – 12:30pm Building WHERE: FBQ Museum During this time, all therapists and WHEN: Wednesday – Monday WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 teachers will be working together, running Learn the movements of dance styles in Under the context of cultural exchange, individual, peer and group sessions within Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical FBQ Museum brings together the treasures classes. The children will continue learning instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard of the museum owned collection in age-appropriate concepts, work on social for adults as well kids and move in the world order to promote mutual understanding, skills, life skills training, arts and crafts, of music. For details, contact 66523871/ recognition and appreciation between music, and fun activities such as water play. 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY

INTERVIEW: Craig Mazin, screenwriter on hit series Chernobyl “We have been overwhelmed”

The most you can hope for is that the very things that excite you and thrill you and scare you and move you and break your heart will do those things to other people ‘ — Craig Mazin

By Matt Brennan

ith Chernobyl, his fi rst TV series, screenwriter Craig Mazin — perhaps best known for his two sequels to The Hangover — made the leap from popcorn entertainment to serious historical drama. The gamble paid off : The HBO/Sky Atlantic miniseries, Wwhich dramatises the 1986 nuclear accident and its aftermath, emerged as an unlikely hit, with more than 9 million viewers, plus 6.5 million downloads or views of its companion podcast. We asked Mazin, 48, why he thinks audiences are responding to Chernobyl and what prompted him to interrogate his own work’ on The Chernobyl Podcast.

Are you surprised by the way Chernobyl has taken off ? I think if you predict something like this, you’re probably a sociopath. I always presume the worst. That’s just the way I’m built. We thought that we were really proud of the show we made. We thought that some people would see it, and we hoped that those people would appreciate it too. But we also felt that a lot of people would see it and think, “This is too much,” or “It’s just not something that I’m interested in.” We have been overwhelmed with the response.

Why do you think people are connecting with it? I think people are connecting with it the way I connected with it. The most you can hope for, as someone who makes a fi lm or a television show like this, is that the very things that excite you and thrill you and scare you and move you and break your heart will do those things to other people. The question is how many. When we talk about broad audiences, we’re Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY usually talking about art that has a fairly wide target — generally speaking, everybody can agree that this sort of thing might be exciting or fun or sad. (Chernobyl) is not a broad audience kind of show, at least in my mind, but it turns out that there’s a much wider interest in this kind of storytelling than everybody expected. I don’t want to come off as sounding like I expected that the audience would not like it. Not at all. It’s just that I didn’t think it was going to hold this level of appeal for many people.

It’s been suggested that viewers’ interest stems from the series’ depiction of an environmental catastrophe, its political relevance, or its refl ection of a new Cold War sensibility. What do you make of those interpretations? You can’t invalidate anyone’s interpretation of something — well, I mean, you can. Look, some people can get things wrong. But I don’t think any of those people are getting anything wrong. One of the reasons to tell any kind of historical event, to re-present it for people, is because it is relevant now. There are historical events that are interesting, they’re just not that relevant. I think this one is GRIPPING: The five-part miniseries on HBO and Sky Atlantic told a gripping story of human folly, bluster and courage. interesting and relevant, and it does have greater implications for how we move through our lives and how point, I had been podcasting for about what’s accurate and what It seems like it could be because did it because of this.” And they we relate to our own government a bit myself — “where we talk changed and why. That’s it. There’s they want to pull back the begin to fi ght, because it’s Twitter. and how we relate to the truth … about the changes that had to be nothing complicated about this curtain on Hollywood magic, or Meanwhile, they’re both wrong. My greatest worry was that people made.” Because so much of what one.” Again, I have to tell you, I because it gives them an outlet … There is a little bit of a danger would see the show and say, “Those this is about is truth and narrative was pretty sure that no one was for the kinds of conversations in the demystifi cation, but I think people did something. Those and needing to be accountable going to listen to it. I just thought about TV that are happening on that’s a bigger issue with fi ction, people had a problem. That was to truth, and I don’t think that this was something that I was Twitter. which is entirely a magic trick. about that.” So now we’re just sort talking openly about what needed doing because it was the right I thought that if people This is not entirely a magic trick. of gawking at history. Far from it: to change so that we could tell the thing to do. And I don’t think listened to the podcast, it would In fact, clinging to the magic of it There was nothing that happened story is going to diminish the story. anybody at HBO felt like this was perhaps make the conversations is somewhat disrespectful to the in the Soviet Union that couldn’t I think the opposite. … HBO had a huge promotional opportunity. a little easier. Because sometimes truth of it. happen anywhere else, because this big teleconference meeting: Theoretically, one ad on the side of conversations on Twitter can the last time I checked, the Soviet “What will this be about?” And one bus in New York will do more turn around questions, which Were you at all worried about Union was made up of people, and I’m sitting there giggling, like, to promote the show than this become arguments. Some people interrogating the truth content these are human problems. “I’m pretty sure what it’s about thing. say, “Why did they do this?” And of your own show? Was there is, we’re going to talk about the someone will say, “I think they did ever a moment where you Chernobyl reminds me of show, and I’m going to talk about Why do you think people it because of this.” And someone thought, “Is this is just going to American Crime Story, drawing the show and I’m going to talk gravitated toward the podcast? else will say, “Well, I think they open me up to more criticism?” on some genre elements that Anything that we felt we would might be unexpected in a be embarrassed to defend or historical drama. Did you think squirming in our seats explaining consciously of ways to bring a why we did it the way we did, we reluctant viewer into the story? just wouldn’t do. We thought, When you’re making historical “Look, we’re telling this the best drama, you do need to be aware of way we can, and therefore we can the audience. If I wanted to just be open and honest about the educate people, I suppose I’d write changes that we made, and we a book — and there are some terrifi c can give the reasons.” It doesn’t books that are being written about necessarily mean that people can’t Chernobyl — or I’d teach a class. I disagree that our reasoning was want to educate people but I also good. But, by and large, people want them to feel something. This have felt that. … It’s hard to accuse is about connecting to other human people of trying to pull a fast one beings, and feeling empathy for when they’re showing you how human beings that aren’t even with they’re doing it. us anymore. That requires drama, There are no pure dramatists of and that’s a diff erent practice. history. It’s not possible. I think sometimes, writers and directors To me, one of the most want to present themselves as these fascinating parts of watching perfect purveyors of historical Chernobyl was listening to the truth, and if you start to question companion podcast. Can you them, they roll their eyes at you tell me about how that came and say you’ve missed the point. about? … What I’m advocating here is It was something that I had been a dramatic retelling of history, asking for since the beginning but to do so with some kind of … . I said, “By the way, full responsibility and accountability. disclosure, I want to be able to And if you have the answers, if you off er full disclosure, so when we have the decent explanation, you do the show, I want there to be should share that with people. a companion piece” — at that TRIBUTE: The famous monument of the firefighters of Chernobyl. —Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY

DPS-MIS organises award ceremony

DPS-Modern Indian School recently organised an award ceremony to felicitate the meritorious understand the pressure level of their wards, spend time with them and reinforce the values students of Grade X and XII. Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary of Information and of gratitude, tolerance and compassion to help them grow into the responsible citizens of Education at the Embassy of India, was the chief guest at the event. The event was attended tomorrow. by notable personalities, including Hassan Chougule, President of DPS-MIS, along with Yasir Speaking on the occasion, Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, praised the young achievers for their Nainar, Vice President of DPS-MIS, and other executive committee members of DPS-MIS. ‘enthusiasm to learn’ and teachers for their ‘passion to teach’. Hassan Chougule, commended Speaking on the occasion, Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, highlighted that the institution the students on their achievement and advised them to remain tenacious, committed and has always sought quality education and it is reflected in every performance of the students. resolute in their future endeavours. She congratulated the star performers of Grade X and XII on their results and encouraged Around 300 students were awarded with trophies, blue blazers, blue ties, gold and silver them to be role models both in action and behaviour. She also urged the parents to medals and merit certificates.

Upakar marks 15th anniversary celebrations Past

Upakar, an association of the residents of Pala occasion. International Kaduthuruthy, Kerala, India, recently organised an event Abdul Rauf Kondotty and Abdual Salam, both social to mark its 15th anniversary at Indian Cultural Centre. workers in Qatar, along with, Jose Nambusseril, founding Monce Joseph, MLA, Kaduthuruthy, was the chief president of Upakar, and Jose Chemmanathadam, President of guest on the occasion. Thankachan Kurien, President founding patron, were felicitated at the event. The of Upakar, presided over the meeting. Various notable members of Upakar presented several performances at personalities, including Vinod Kumar, Vice President of the event. Toastmasters Indian Cultural Centre; Joppachan Thekkeuttu, Patron of Manoj Mathew, Chairman of Upakar Advisory council, Upakar; Jijoy George, Secretary at Upakar; and George along with Biju John, Thomas Augustin, Sbibu Varghese, Joseph Vembally, Vice President of Upakar, spoke on the Advisory council members, co-ordinated the event. to visit Qatar

Balraj Arunasalam, Immediate me understand the philosophy Past International President of of leadership, to give and receive Toastmasters, is all set to visit Qatar respect, and to be humble,” said to conduct a training session during Arunasalam. District Executive Committee meeting Sundaresan Rajeswar, District Director and to deliver a keynote address said, “There cannot be a better way ‘Position is not the pinnacle.’ to end this very successful year Arunasalam holds an advanced with Qatar being the first Smedley level General Certificate of Education Distinguished District in the world and from Trinity College in Kandy, Sri currently tops in other global ranking Lanka, and is earning a master’s criteria. This event is like a parting gift degree from the Australian Institute to members for accomplishing goals of Business Administration. A set in every sphere with exemplary dedicated Toastmaster for 28 years, is teamwork and dedication.” The event a distinguished leader, who has held is scheduled to be held on June 29 numerous off ices. from 6:30pm to 8pm at Birla School “Toastmasters is a way of life. It helped auditorium. PMG to organise tribute for legendary Rafi, Sadaf

The Punjab Music Group (PMG) is all set to organise a musical evening as a tribute to Mohammed Rafi, legendary singer, and Abdul Razzaq Sadaf, legendary poet, on July 19 at Skill Development Centre. International singers along with poets, including Arif Ali, notable singer from Karachi, and Kaif Ghaury Kaif, poet from Lahore, would be a part of the event. For further details, contact Nazakat Ali Khan, Chief Organiser at PMG, on 33181490 and 77862320. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY AMUAAQ organises annual ladies event

The AMU Alumni Association Qatar Ashna Nusrat, the co-ordinator for the ladies (AMUAAQ) recently organised its annual group of AMUAAQ, welcomed the gathering, ladies event ‘Zaiqa-e-Aligarh 2019’ at Grand which was followed by a presentation Regal Hotel Doha. Jawed Ahmad presided and discussion on Zaiqa-e-Aligarh. A quiz over the event. competition for the male members was also Sophia Bukhari, from Qatar University, and part of the event. Kausar Hassan Choghule, founding member The event featured a cooking competition. of DPS-Modern Indian School, were the The judges of the competition, included chief guests and Zainab Azim the guest of Baccha Singh, Rajeev and Zainab Azeem. honour. The event was attended by notable The event was sponsored by SATCO personalities, including Dr M S Bukhari, Rafat International, Deccan Deewan, Malabar Gold, Jahan, Qazi Faiz, Ibraiz Khan, Mohamed Al-Sulaiman Jewellers and Watches, Qatari Shahabuddin, Rashid Chisti, Qamar Alam, Canadian Trading and QFM. Shahid Khan, Ali Imran, Ziauddin Ahmad, The winners of the competition, included Zeyaul Haque, Sarwer Mirza, Abdul Karim, Sadaf Kausar, in main course category; Danish Ali Khan, Asif Khan, Javed Sultan, Khadija Perween, starter; and Farheen Farman Khan, Mosheer Alam, Shahid Parvez, Haider, dessert. Shad Kaisar, Junaid, Dr Mosharraf, Abuzar, The first runners up of the competition, Naim, Alamgir, Umer, Aslam and Jawed included Samiya Syed, main course; Sadaf Ahmad. Kausar, starter; and Ambiya Khatoon, More than 130 people including participants dessert. The second runners up of the attended the event. Dr Ashna Nusrat and competition, included Fareena Junaid, main Nuzhat Parveen compered the event. The course; Sara Ali Khan, starter; and Afrida event kicked off with the recitation of the Khatoon, dessert. Hina Sarwar proposed a Holy Qur’an by Haleema and Samia. Dr vote of thanks.

Doha College exhibits artwork of students

Doha College recently opened was a highlight of the academic the doors of its Art and DT centre year. The students’ artwork, be it to unveil the creativity and skills GCSE or A Level, was of very high of its students, who produced calibre indeed, and it showed one works for their GCSE, AS and A thing: that art is a very important Level examinations in fine art, feature in the Doha College photography, product design, academic schedule. Art and textiles design and media. creativity can indeed be taught, The original pieces of art and learnt and improved. Our artists design on display included both have shown how accomplished coursework and examination they already are, and some of the outcomes along with preparatory pieces could easily have been pieces, spanning across the sent to exhibitions for which mediums of painting, drawing, invitees pay. The exhibition also sculpture, installation, printing, included Design and Technology graphics, lens-based media, pieces by our GCSE and A Level moving imagery, mixed media, students, which showed how three-dimensional design and the knowledge of students and textiles. technology could be combined. Dr Steff en Sommer, Principal Being a visual arts exhibition, there at Doha College, along with was also a variety of films that Sabah Arbilli, artist whose were shown by the Media Studies calligraphy-based art is widely and department. Here again, the visual internationally displayed in the art and film-making competence Middle East, Europe, Russia, Turkey, of our students was on display Australia and throughout the world, and highlighted that Doha inaugurated the exhibition. Sabah College students are well versed in is a master in traditional calligraphy; combining and using skills learnt an award winner for his works and in one subject to another, and has works showcased all around translating them creatively into Qatar, including the calligraphy pieces of art.” sculpture in stainless steel on the Audrey Stigter, a student of Grade Corniche. VII at Doha College, played harp Speaking on the occasion, Dr on the occasion. The event was Steff en Sommers, said, “Once again, sponsored by InterContinental the Doha College Art Exhibition Doha the City Hotel. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY SIS organises Inter School Teachers Discussion Forum

Shantiniketan Indian School recently dynamic, social and economic changes organised an Inter School Teachers of the future were discussed on the Discussion Forum ‘Progress in Artificial occasion. The discussion stressed on Intelligence will Revolutionise Education’. the eff ect of AI in strengthening the The session was moderated by Tanveer knowledge of the learners through Ahmed. He highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary and cross curricular AI and pointed out that adjusting learning instruction. Eradication of the burden based on an individual student’s need has of non-comprehension through been a priority for educators for years diff erentiating the content, process, and AI will allow a level of diff erentiation product and learning environment will that’s impossible for teachers who have to fully be plausible through AI. manage 30 students in each class. Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of Shantiniketan He said that the promise of AI in Indian School, and Prasad, Principal of education is not that it will replace Loyola International School, appreciated teachers and advisors rather it will the members of the panel, including empower them for the best outcome of Vijeesh, Sajith K, Ben Antony, Shakir the students. The transformation of active Hussain, Sudha, Mariam John, Rekha, digital teaching and learning to virtual Sharad, Sabiha and Dr Deepika, and reality through AI which will culminate honoured them with the certificate of in the preparation of the children for participation.

Pearl Social celebrates grand opening with international chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton

Pearl Social recently celebrated the evening out. Chef Jason Atherton grand opening of their restaurant said, “I am delighted to be here and bar, The Divers Club, with a launching the newest member of special guest appearance by the the Social Company. Pearl Social renowned international chef and is exactly as its name suggests restaurateur Jason Atherton at a – a place where everyone can star-studded VIP celebration at come and enjoy delicious food Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – and beverages in a sociable Doha, stated a press release. environment.” Jason Atherton, founder of Mélanie Moncho, General Manager The Social Company, a global of Pearl Social and The Diver’s Club, restaurant group, spoke to guests said, “This is an exciting start for about his vision for Pearl Social. us! The Social brand is all about Attended by various dignitaries, putting the fun back into dining socialites, members of business and that’s exactly what we aim associations, corporates and media to achieve with Pearl Social and and influencers, guests were able especially tonight at our Grand to enjoy a selection of dishes and Opening.” small bites from the new menu, Pearl Social brings to Doha an enjoy the relaxed setting of Pearl extensive menu with a selection of Social and socialise with the modern international and British notable communities of Doha. inspired dishes: from pastas and Pearl Social is a modern British risottos to seafood, grilled meats restaurant that offers a superlative and sharing plates. There are dining experience at a waterfront also traditional British roasts on location. On its upper floor, guests Saturdays and Sundays, the Social can enjoy The Diver’s Club, where Brunch every Friday, as well as a they can savour creative cocktails Ladies Night on Tuesdays and the and mocktails and gather for an hearty Steak Nights on Wednesday. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

ICC to organise musical event

Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with Thiruvananthapuram District Residents Association in Qatar (TRAQ), an associate organisation of ICC, is all set to stage a musical evening ‘Mehfil’ tomorrow (June 26) from 7:30pm onwards at Ashoka Hall, ICC. The event will feature songs from Bollywood and Malayalam movies apart from Qawwali, Ghazals and dance sequences. Admission to the event is free for all.

DPS-MIS participates in yoga celebrations

The staff members of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) Speaking on the occasion, P Kumaran, Ambassador of recently participated in the celebrations of 5th International India, highlighted the health benefits of yoga. He said that Yoga Day at Qatar National Museum, organised by the yoga helps people be physically fit and mentally strong embassy of India. More than 1,500 people from diff erent and is a great stress-buster. It can be practised by everyone schools, communities and nationalities attended the event. irrespective of the age.

BOOK REVIEW Patsy: magnetic, wrenching

deep compassion for Patsy, for all By Connie Ogle women facing unthinkable choices, forces you to reconsider your n America, anyone can be own preconceptions. She urges anything. That’s what the you to think about this woman’s dream assures us, right? We desperation, her fear, her past, her live in the land of opportunity yearning for connection. She never for anyone willing to work wanted to be a mother, and Tru’s Ihard. Unless of course you get here father, a married police offi cer, can the wrong way. Then there’s little provide a stable home for the girl. opportunity, few choices, constant That rationalisation doesn’t unease, quick despair. You don’t soothe Patsy’s guilt, nor does it belong. comfort Tru, who clings to her In her new novel, Nicole Dennis- mother’s promise to return for as Benn contrasts the deep chasm long as she can. Eventually, though, between the American dream and Tru has to grow up and make hard immigrant reality, and the result is choices of her own. magnetic and wrenching. The story Patsy is told from both points is a perfect fi t for the author: Her AUTHOR: Nicole Dennis-Benn of view, mother and daughter, the fi rst novel, Here Comes the Sun, laid voices raw, honest and haunting. bare the poster image of Jamaica on a visa application. She is going Patsy faces the irony that the only as a tropical paradise, revealing the to America, she tells her 5-year-old options open to her are nanny jobs, ugly truths behind the promises daughter Tru, to “mek t’ings bettah caring for the children of others. of sun, sand and love. Now, in fah you. Fall all ah we.” She hates being labelled ‘illegal’ Patsy, she exposes another mirage, This is a lie. Patsy hopes to fi nd and “can’t understand why she’s returning to themes she explored a better job, after all, she has taken deemed a criminal for wanting with insight and empathy - sexism, two courses at a community college more.” She wonders: “What am I racism, colourism, motherhood and and once solved 100 math problems good at?” and simply doesn’t know. poverty. in a row at school. But she won’t As a teenager, Tru begins to reject What must women sacrifi ce, return to Jamaica because Cicely the role her culture has carved out Dennis-Benn asks, to become is in America. Cicely, her beautiful for her (Dennis-Benn has a lot to their true selves? It’s not just a friend who emigrated and married say about how girls are raised in her question for the privileged. Patsy, for a green card. native Jamaica). Both women suff er a civil servant in Jamaica, knows Patsy and Cicely loved each other depression, a battle all the harder to her answer. In a fair world, her once, and Cicely still writes hopeful win when you don’t have the means affi nity for math would lead her to letters to Patsy, encouraging her to to fi ght it. a desirable job. Accounting, maybe. come to New York. And so Patsy But reinvention and redemption But such work is impossible to fi nd, leaves Tru to build a new life. But are possible. The story ends on a because dark-skinned, poor women America is less a paradise than a note of hope, though it comes at a like Patsy have little value in her treacherous illusion. price. What are you good at, Patsy? town. A mother who abandons Loving. Learning. Living. The most So Patsy has invested the little her child is a monster in most human strengths of all. – Newsday/ money she has saved and spent it cultures, but Dennis-Benn’s TNS 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Keeping the tradition alive

Dhow Cruising is a part of the weekend celebration Craftsmen from Beypore (Kerala,India) send at least can cruise Doha Bay in a dhow for limited time or as in Qatar. It is a popular sport and a recreational one fully handcrafted luxury dhow a year to Qatar. per our demand at an aff ordable price. activity. Dhow was originally a traditional wooden Beypore dhow are purely made of wood, without using The dhow captain and his team members sailing boat used by merchants. any modern techniques, and traditional methods are decorate their dhow with colourful lights and The dhow is an integral part of Qatari culture and used to launch this boat into the water. will play Asian or Arabic music at your request. they were historically used for pearl diving, fi shing and The carpenters manually join each piece of wood Adequate safety precautions are taken with all the transporting goods. To keep those traditions alive, the to build the large boat. They are a set of traditional lifesaving equipments. The atmosphere in the dhow ancient craft still serves the people of Qatar, elegantly dockyard workers. is tremendous. Qatar tourism authority is also evoking the essence of our centuries-old maritime We can see plenty of dhows available at the supporting this activity to introduce Qatari tradition heritage. Corniche area for cruising. Families and communities on the world tourism map. The wooden dhow, mainly made of Malabar teak, is are organising their special occasions in Dhow with —Text and photos by Vinu John probably the biggest handicraft in the world. food, music, fi shing and many cultural activities. We @vinujohnkj Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY How to click a better selfie

f you are not a pro in taking selfies, doing simple things like positioning your face slightly to one side can make your photo look much better, suggest experts. So if you want to impress your social media Ifollowers with a cool solo snap, do not forget to tilt your face a bit. Experts also suggest that whenever possible, click it under natural light. “Taking photos in the dark is hard, and it may be tempting to use your phone’s flash. But flash photography often makes a selfie look washed out, and you can lose your background, or add glare to your face,” Google’s Mallory Richards wrote in a blog post after taking inputs from Pixel camera experts. “Using photography’s ‘Rule of Thirds’ can help you snap a great picture, by bringing the focus of your photo to the area in an image where your eye naturally falls,” she wrote. The idea behind the “Rule of Thirds” is that the subject of the photograph should not be placed in the middle. This can help one creatively use the negative space. It is also important to know when to use the portrait mode. According to the experts, this mode works best when the subject can stand out against a busy background. “The subtle blur on Portrait Mode can help you pop against the background of your selfie. With Pixel 3 and 3a, you can adjust the blur to your liking,” Richards said. The experts cautioned against overdoing the editing part. “While editing apps are great, make sure you still look like yourself after you snap your selfie,” Richards wrote. – IANS

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

Today might end up being quite combative, Aries. There may be Your flexibility will be tested today, Taurus. You may end up twisting You may have a hard time figuring out why everyone is so worked people opposing you from all sides. There are apt to be some serious and flexing your body to fit the contours of the day. You will find up today. Don’t waste your time, Gemini. You’re better off accepting disruptions to your daily routine. Others may be quite stubborn, and that if you join forces with the powerful movers, you will get quite that things simply are the way they are and allowing other people to you’re apt to fall into a situation in which no one is willing to back a bit done and be successful. Don’t be intimidated by the intensity have their drama. Your job is to maintain balance. This may be easier down. Whatever happens, you will be called upon to act. This will of other people’s emotions. You will find strength in your calm, said than done. You’re working with some pretty intense issues, but most certainly be an eventful day. grounded self. nothing you can’t handle. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

If anyone is capable of dealing with the intense emotional energy Stubborn forces may challenge your easygoing nature today. You Tune into the aggressive energy of today, Virgo, and use it to push of today, it’s you, Cancer. Other people may be angry and unable to would do well to tap into this aggressive energy and use it to follow your intentions forward. Today’s emotional intensity will bring you to stomach the sensitive issues that may arise. Take care, since there through on some projects that you’ve left hanging, Leo. Other your knees if you aren’t careful. The secret is to harness the energy may be some major opposition coming at you that disrupts your people may be unyielding in their positions, but you can easily and use it to your advantage. Try not to get caught between the plans. You will face a practical, grounding force that questions your overcome this by tapping into your flexible, adaptable nature. Don’t crossfire of conflict. Tap into the slow-moving, generous force that’s methods of operation. Use these lessons to your advantage. get upset and restless. Go with the flow. helping you ground your thoughts and emotions. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

This is one of those days in which you need to act or else you will be The intense energy of the day is helping you streamline your Suddenly your emotions are much more intense, Sagittarius. You acted upon, Libra. Stubborn, aggressive forces are working counter projects and solidify your thoughts, Scorpio. Work to manifest the notice that people are on edge and they’re likely to go to extremes in to your aims. You will find yourself swept up in the thick of things if ideas and dreams that constantly swirl in your head. Today is a great all situations. This is one day to do things with passion. If there is any you aren’t careful. Don’t get too worried about what other people day to bring your mind into focus and get down to the nitty-gritty. sort of detective work you need to get done, now is the time to do consider wrong. Have confidence in what you know is right. Clean up the scraps off your plate and make room for the next it. Try not to start any arguments. Others aren’t likely to back down. gourmet course to be served. All-out wars are likely to ensue. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

There’s a strong force working to oppose you today, Capricorn. There’s an intensity about the day that may cause you to recoil You would do well to join the intensity of the day, Pisces. You have Another’s unbending attitude may be holding you back from things from certain events and conversations, Aquarius. Issues could get the ability to unravel any riddle and find the underlying cause of any you’re trying to accomplish. Take the time to see the other side of uncomfortable and perhaps a bit too involved. Other people may dispute. There’s a great deal of potential for you to follow through on the situation. You can gain a great deal of perspective and come to a want to go to places that you don’t want to go to. Don’t get upset or some major projects today. Work to press through with your ideas. healthy point of balance, thanks to the events of the day. Don’t back frustrated. Either join in and roll with the punches or walk away and Don’t back down. Your sensitivity is your greatest asset. Feel free to down from your viewpoint just yet. deal with the issues later. express your emotions. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

AGRA BHOPAL COCHIN HYDERABAD JAIPUR LUCKNOW NAGPUR SHILLONG SURAT AHMADABAD CHANDIGARH DELHI IMPHAL KANPUR MUMBAI PONDICHERRY SIMLA VADODARA BANGALORE CHENNAI GWALIOR INDORE KOLKATA MYSORE PUNE SRINAGAR

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.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

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, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Fastidious French resort (4) 1 Colin has changed his name (8) 3 Early birds sound pleased, 2 The end is nigh! (5) wanting last flower (8) 4 Stop artist ascending with 9 Mate in Sydney holding large others (6) hammer (7) 5 Country singer seen by king (5) 10 Donne composed a lot (2,3) 6 Don’t stop persons going 11 Carmen, say, with some Mini astray (5,2) Cooper accessories (5) 7 Theme park attraction in the 12 Thin boxes, empty initially (6) Hebrides (4) 14 What happens at noon? 8 A pig died on the ship (6) Reparation (6) 13 Fresh prey spotted up in the 16 Start to sip convenient drink mountains (8) (6) 15 Former spouse was a model, 19 Greek god left in a game (6) it’s revealed (7) 21 Section of supermarket? I’ll 17 Hard ground that’s by the fire say! (5) (6) 24 Chiseller, married, with a child 18 Underwear for dogs (6) (5) 20 One left right out? (5) 25 Be ardent then change 22 Dressing required impudence employment (7) (5) 26 Relief organisation 23 Eastern potentate back in embarrassed and annoyed (3,5) Crimea (4) 27 River discovered in private estate (4) Answers

Yesterday’s Solution Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY POPSPOT Music was a way to escape violence, says London rapper MoStack

ornsey plays an The track features a guest important role in the appearance from Stormzy. He is one life of English rapper of just fi ve featured artistes on the MoStack. Real name entire album. J Hus and Dave join Montell Daley, the Mo on Stinking Rich while Fredo HHornsey district of North London guests on I’m The One and Dolapo is not only his birthplace but the is heard on Make Me Fall In Love & location which inspired him to You Can Keep Me Forever. make a career in music. “I didn’t want too many guest “My area is the reason why I artistes on the album. I think what make music,” said 24-year-old Mo. I have is a nice balance. It was good “It’s my main infl uence. From the to work with other artistes but I’m things that happened and the things happy on my own.” that went down to the lifestyle I Mo’s enjoyment of working alone live, everything is Hornsey.” perhaps stems from his earlier Mo is not one of those artistes life on the roads. He could never who begin rapping when they are be certain of their motives when barely out of the cradle. people approached him. It was 2008 when he fi rst started “I was constantly on edge in to rap but 2014 before he released those days. The roads were often his fi rst online single. not a good place to be. I’ve learned “My stuff was available for free. to relax more now around people People don’t pay for their music whose only objective is to create where I come from. I had to give good music. But you still can’t be away my songs if I wanted to get my sure what people want when they name known and have people listen recognise you.” to my stuff .” With this in mind, many of Mo’s Mo might have made little money songs now carry a positive message. from his early music but he was “People sometimes ask me getting noticed. Artistes such as why my songs have changed. I’m Tizzy, Sneakbo and Sean Focus a diff erent person from when I wanted him as a guest on their started making music. I was on songs while J Hus and Moe Logo the roads back then. I have a much happily lent their talent to Mo’s CANDID: MoStack’s debut album Stacko hits number 3 on UK chart. more settled and comfortable life own tracks. now. I used to rap about some of Many of his songs refl ected the His songs also cover personal infl uenced by them. If I can rap songs by artistes such as Dave and the crazy things that happened life he knew on the streets. But the subject matter with incredible about a particular situation then Steel Banglez. in Hornsey but I handle things tone of his work began to change honesty. In the track Liar Liar hearing my track might help people With Mo’s star continuing to diff erently now. after an incident in 2015 when Mo Mo refl ects upon his thoughts of who are going through the same rise, it was inevitable that he would “I don’t want to glorify the kind came close to death. It is explored committing suicide. kind of thing.” attract the attention of major of life I used to have. I want my in the lyrics of his track, Getting “I talk about the truth in my His fi rst commercial mixtape labels. Signing to Virgin EMI has songs to encourage people not Shot Was a Blessing. lyrics. People don’t always notice High Street Kid was released in boosted his career to such an extent to follow the path I took. I don’t “That track was on my Gangster the pain behind some of the words. June, 2017. that his debut album, Stacko, has want to motivate people to do With Banter mixtape. What I want people to take it in and By this time, Mo had built a large shot straight to number three on stupid things. They have to realise happened changed my life for understand some of the situations enough following for the mixtape the UK chart. they only have one life. Forget all the better. Bad situations can that I have to go through. to peak at number 16 on the UK Lead single Wild hit number 41 in the stabbing, shooting and gang sometimes be blessings in disguise. “It’s not easy for me to talk about albums chart. He also experienced Britain last month. But the second violence stuff . Music was my way to I wanted the people to listen to my these things. But people seem to singles chart success but much of single, Shine Girl, has climbed to escape but anything positive can be message and realise that.” look up to music artistes and are this was as a featured performer on number 13. the way out for them.”

While her physical condition is not Adam Lambert from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying disputed, the question is how she Birds’ recently released EP, made allowed herself to get in such a state. Following the success of recent little impression on the UK singles in brief She performed as the support act music biopics, Bohemian Rhapsody chart. for the Spice Girls’ Wembley Stadium and Rocketman, word is that renown This was not particularly surprising. concert on the night before her Isle director Baz Luhrmann will be making Although all three of the band’s of Wight show. Jess stayed behind a film on the life of Elvis Presley, and albums have topped the UK chart, for the after party until around 5am Adam Lambert wants in! their most successful single, The the following morning. She and her Although Adam will release his Death of You and Me, could only Jess Glynne ticket. It’s so sad that an artiste would friends then continued partying at a fourth studio album later this year reach number 15. do that to their fans. She’s let them nearby hotel until at least 7am despite and is currently preparing for the Three more singles have found Many positive remarks have down.” a car from the Isle of Wight Festival North American leg of Queen and places in the top 40 but Noel been made about British singer Jess John’s comments stem from being scheduled to pick her up at Adam Lambert’s Rhapsody Tour, he is Gallagher’s High Flying Birds would Glynne. 29-year-old Jess pulling out of her 9am. already pushing for the starring role certainly be categorised as an albums She holds the record for the most performance just ten minutes before After partying for so long and as Elvis. band. UK chart-topping singles by a female she was scheduled to take the stage. having virtually no sleep, if any at all, “I have been compared to Elvis Perhaps there might be an artiste, although the majority of these For her part, Jess insists she was it was hardly surprising that Jess felt quite a lot,” he stated. “Last year, I improved response to Sail On, the were as a featured vocalist on songs suff ering from exhaustion. physically exhausted and unable to got to do this tribute thing that has a latest single from their Black Star by other artistes. Only rarely has “I got ready and was about to head perform. Her lack of professionalism recreation of his comeback special. I Dancing EP. The song is accompanied she received anything less than the to stage but just couldn’t do it,” she and apparent total disregard for got the Elvis lip movement. Audition by an off icial lyric video which can highest praise. wrote on Instagram. “I was incredibly her fans is what so incensed John me, come on.” be seen at www.youtube.com/ It is therefore all the more weak and full of anxiety. I can’t help Giddings. Tom Hanks is reportedly set to play watch?v=yOsIx3ayNb8 surprising to hear Isle of Wight Music that my body sometimes gives up No-one has doubted Jess on Presley’s long-time manager, Colonel The video can also be found Festival boss John Giddings blast on me. previous occasions when she has Tom Parker, but no confirmed details on Noel’s YouTube channel, Jess for what he described as her “I am so gutted, sorry and upset cancelled concerts or tours on of the film have yet been announced. www.youtube.com/channel/ “shocking behaviour.” He continued; that I couldn’t perform. The last thing medical grounds. But promoters of UCHEYDfxrOpRkeL3eAayCO9g Here “She will never be booked to play I ever want to do is let people down. I at least some of these events are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds too are the videos for Black Star the Isle of Wight again. It shows no am sorry to anyone I upset. It was not probably now wondering exactly how Dancing and the EP’s third track, regards for people that bought a my intention.” ill Jess might have been. Black Star Dancing, the title-track Rattling Rose. Tuesday, June 25, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY I won’t rely on family name for work: Sharmin

ollywood debutante Sharmin Segal, niece of fi lmmaker Sanjay Leela NEW ROLE: Zendaya will essay the role of Rue, a teenaged Bhansali, says she will not recovering drug addict. use her family name to land Bfi lm roles and would rather sharpen Euphoria honest portrait of her skills to remain in the business of addiction: Zendaya entertainment. The actress will make her foray into Actress Zendaya says her show Euphoria is a raw and fi lmdom with Malaal, releasing on July honest portrait of addiction, anxiety and the diffi culties of 5, opposite Meezaan Jaff rey. navigating life at present. Sharmin is already facing questions “Euphoria is for mature audiences,” Zendaya wrote on her on nepotism, during the fi lm’s Instagram handle. promotions. The HBO high school drama Euphoria, created by Sam Asked if coming from a fi lm family Levinson, follows a group of high school students as they has been an advantage for her, Sharmin navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and said: “I will not rely on my family name friendship. The show will premiere in India on Star World on to get work, but only on talent and hard September 2. work. As far as I have observed, only “It’s raw and an honest portrait of addiction, anxiety and talent and the liking of the audience can the diffi culties of navigating life today. There are scenes that make me survive in Bollywood. are graphic, hard to watch and can be triggering. Please only “From the beginning of my journey, watch if you feel you can handle it. Do what’s best for you. I I have been told not to rely on the will still love you and feel your support,” she added. relationship with Sanjay sir even to gain Zendaya essays the role of Rue, a teenaged recovering drug popularity, or to get photographed. I addict who falls back into her own ways as soon as she gets know that the comment on nepotism out of rehab. The actress will also be seen in Spider-Man: Far will come my way, but did I choose my From Home. – IANS family? We don’t, right? DEBUTANT: Sharmin Segal, niece of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, debuts with “Therefore, I do not want to be Malaal, releasing on July 5. judged on that. I would rather want people to praise and criticise me after the screening of Devdas, people diff erent characters on-screen. because of who I am on-screen. Having praised the fi lm Black, and they were At a time when there are constant said that, of course I will work hard to crying while watching the fi lm. I was conversations on inclusivity of people justify every opportunity that comes like, ‘What happened to them?’” of all colours, sizes and shapes in the my way.” “I was around fi ve years old then and beauty and entertainment business, Malaal is produced by Bhansali and had zero understanding of such intense was it important for her to slim down to directed by Mangesh Hadawale. cinema. But from the time I started take up acting? Sharmin’s mother Bela Segal is also developing an interest, my Sanjay uncle “No, I lost weight because I was in the fi lm world. She has worked as a became Sanjay sir,” said Sharmin, who unfi t physically and was certainly not fi lm editor in Black, Devdas and also has worked as an assistant for fi lms like comfortable with my extra kilos. I AERIALIST: Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana will walk a directed the fi lm Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Mary Kom and Bajirao Mastani with the strongly believe in feeling comfortable 1,300 feet cable 25 stories above Times Square without a Nikal Padi. fi lmmaker before deciding to become and embracing myself fi rst, so that I can safety net. So, Sharmin grew up in a household an actress. wear my confi dence. where fi lms are discussed daily, but she Slowly, Sharmin went through a “If I make myself look and feel Nik Wallenda to do highwire says she did not understand the power transformation. positive, the world will accept me with stunt above Times Square of her uncle’s work until later. She lost extra pounds and built my unique quality. Happiness matters “I remember everyone was emotional herself up emotionally to perform to me,” said Sharmin. – IANS Aerialist Nik Wallenda and his sister Lijana will walk a 1,300 feet cable 25 stories above Times Square without a safety net. Salman starts sharing is carrying his mamu with his fi nger in The death-defying highwire stunt, which will be held on personal life on social media his nose”. Sunday, will be aired live in India on Discovery Channel on Salman continues to use social media Monday. Salman Khan is a popular Bollywood as his personal diary and share the fun The 1,300ft long walk will take place 25 storeys high superstar. But no-one knows how videos. between the famed 1 Times Square and 2 Times Square. Salman is as a ‘mamu’ (maternal uncle), This time, he shared a video, where Nik and Lijana will start from opposite ends of the or with the children of his family. Also, he is racing with actor Zaheer Iqbal, wire, meet and cross in the middle of Times Square, then how he is defying age when it comes to who is on a horse. And Salman beats continue to fi nish opposite of where they started. The walk fi tness. them both. “Overpower horse power... marks Lijana’s fi rst highwire walk since the 2017 accident Now, the Dabangg star is taking the fun run with Zaheer,” he wrote along where she, along with four others fell 30 feet off a tightrope digital route to give a glimpse into his with the video. during a rehearsal. personal life. He also posted three videos where he “In 1928, my family performed at Madison Square Garden Earlier, Salman, 53, mostly used is seen playing with his nephews Ayaan in the City of Dreams for the fi rst time in the US,” Nik said in his social media handles to keep his Agnihotri, Arhaan and Nirvaan Khan. a statement. fans and followers updated on his In the fi rst video, Nirvaan and “And on June 23, I have the great opportunity to fulfi l professional projects. Arhaan are playing and Salman is seen a lifelong dream of my own by paying homage to that It’s only recently that he has started laughing out loud in the background. performance as we return for my most exhilarating feat yet. sharing on social media his fi tness DIGITAL DIARY: Salman Khan is taking In the second video, Salman is seen I am beyond excited to be able to walk with my sister, Lijana, anecdotes or giving a sneak peek into the digital route to give a glimpse into his playing with Arhaan. And in the third, as she overcomes near-death injuries and continues the his family life. personal life. the actor is playing with Ayaan. Wallenda tradition of never giving up,” Nik added. It all started when he pulled off a On the fi lm front, the actor is Megha Tata, Managing Director South Asia, Discovery stunt to wish his nephew Yohan, the The Kick actor also shared an enjoying the successful run of Bharat Communications India, added: “A never seen before live son of his brother Sohail Khan, last adorable video with his nephew Ahil, at the box offi ce despite dismissal death-defying walk is a part of our strategy to showcase week. pretending that Ahil is lifting him up. response from critics. the best of world programming in India. We believe such Since then, he has posted videos Salman is seen saying “Ahil is real His upcoming projects include the content will reverberate with audiences across the country.” showing his workouts to stay fi t and strong. next season of TV reality show Bigg – IANS fl exible, how his security team helps in He is carrying his...”. Then he realises Boss, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah his fi tness regime. He also impressed that Ahil is picking his nose. And he and another instalment of his popular many by doing a back fl ip into a pool. laughs and says, “Ahil is real strong. He franchise Dabangg 3. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 25, 2019 COMMUNITY Qatar’s only Inflatable Park is a major attraction for kids at SEC

FAMILY FUN: The summer city, organised by QSports, off ers a variety of activities for the family starting from shopping area, food market, kids’ playing areas and cultural shows.

By Mudassir Raja “We have multiple facilities at the 3rd edition of the SEC but the hen summer holidays come, Infl atable Park has been proving children have free time on their to be the most attractive, alongside hands but parents Wsee very few opportunities for the bouncy castle. The park is the physical activites and play areas during the hot summer days. only and the largest playing facility In Qatar, however, the ongoing Summer Entertainment City (SEC) of its kind in Qatar so far” at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) is one place where — Qazi Yousri, both kids and adults fi nd diff erent opportunities to have quality Media Manager at QSports leisure time. The summer city, organised facility for kids available at the SEC children at one time.’ The QSports by QSports, off ers a variety of in Qatar. This park is in addition representative further said: “The activities for the family starting to a very large bouncy castle that part includes taller than normal from shopping area, food market, was also introduced by the SEC slides, hurdles, climbing walls, kids’ playing areas and cultural organisers last year for the fi rst time jumping areas, tunnels and other shows. The main areas of the SEC in Qatar. playing areas.” 2019 include amusement rides, Qazi Yousri, Media Manager at When asked how the park is skills games with prizes, bespoke QSports, talking to Community, diff erent from the bouncy castle, trampoline park, a kids driving said: “We have multiple facilities he said: “The park is actually a kind with his family at the SEC. His two great to have such a big kind of school setup, giant blocks park for at the 3rd edition of the SEC but the of challenge run for the kids. The kids just came out of the Infl atable indoor festival like SEC. And in kids to play and build with large Infl atable Park has been proving to older kids tend to compete each Park ares. The kids were really SEC, it is good to have Infl atable lego-type blocks, a 1,000sqm be the most attractive, alongside other running through the hurdles sweating when they came out. Park and castle for the children. ocean ball soft play area, Qatar’s the bouncy castle. The park is the and challenges with stopwatch. The “I have been waiting out for These facilities provide some sort fi rst Infl atable Park spread over only and the largest playing facility bouncy castle, on the other hand, over 40 minutes. Two my boys of physical activity to the children 1,200sqm, world’s largest bounce of its kind in Qatar so far. only carries rides and playing areas. were not ready to leave the park as who remained glued to smart phone castle, a 1,200sqm skate park, “It is actually a 50 metre-long There is no challenge for the kids in they had a lot of things to do and or tablet screens when they have synthetic ice skating, Spider track full of obstacle along with the castle. The kids and youngsters a lot of rides to enjoy. It is indoor to remain in door during the hot Climbing tower and over 45 food some playing areas, rides and jump and bounce in the castle and has cool temperature. As summer days. Nowadays we have options and 100 retail outlets. slides for the children. We allow playing diff erent games, including parents, we are carefree when the to push kids for physical activities However, the major attraction for the children up to 12-year-old basketball, maze running, slides, kids are inside the park. The park and sports. the children is the Infl atable Park only. We, however, allow one climbing walls, and playing with big is inflatable and there is no chance For young kids less than 10-year- where if an active kids enters, he parent, maids and nannies to take infl ated balls.” of getting injured lest the kids old, it is good to have the infl atable or she would not want to leave the care of the younger children. The Abdulrahman Bachir, a collide with each other.” facilities where they can have some area. This is fi rst of its kind playing park can accommodate about 100 Palestinian expatriate, was present He added: “First of all, it is physical activities.”