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Rabbit School DIRECTION: Ute von Münchow-Pohl WRITTEN BY: Katja Grübel, Dagmar Rehbinder CAST: Noah Levi, Senta Berger, Friedrich Von Thun SYNOPSIS: Max, an urban rabbit boy, gets trapped in an old-fashioned Easter rabbit school that is surrounded by a clever fox family scheming to take over Easter. With the help of cute rabbit girl Emmy and training PRAYER TIME lessons from mysterious Madame Hermione, he not only learns the Fajr 3.51am secret magic of Easter bunnies Shorooq (sunrise) 5.10am but also where he truly belongs. Zuhr (noon) 11.34am Will this be enough to save Easter Asr (afternoon) 3.03pm and his new friends? This lovingly Maghreb (sunset) 5.59pm drawn German animation film, Isha (night) 7.29pm based on the 1924 classic, is a pure delight buoyed by imagination and brisk pacing and graced USEFUL NUMBERS with the voices of Senta Berger, Friedrich von Thun, Jule Böwe and Noah Levi.
THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza
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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 The Great Father movie. Sneha is the heroine. She plays Michelle David. Anikha Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 DIRECTION: Haneef Adeni plays the role of their daughter Sara David, while Arya plays Qatar Airways 40253374 WRITTEN BY: Haneef Adeni the important role of Andrews Eapen, a police offi cer. He plays CAST: Mammootty, Arya, Sneha, Anikha, Shaam the antagonist in the movie. The fi lm is the debut directorial SYNOPSIS: The Great Father is an action thriller in which venture of Haneef Adeni. Tamil actor Shaam, Malavika Megastar Mammootty plays the character named David Ninan Mohanan, Miya, and Manikantan Achari also play signifi cant a builder by profession. Mammootty portrays the role of a roles. great father, who lives by his own norms and notions, in the THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark ote Unquo Qu Happiness te Mall Cinema (1): Smurfs: The Lost 5:30pm; The Fate Of The Furious cannot be travelled to, Village (2D) 2pm; The Fate Of The (2D) 8pm; The Fate Of The Furious owned, earned, worn or consumed. Furious (2D) 3:45pm; The Fate (2D) 11pm. Of The Furious (2D) 6:15pm; The 6:45pm; Robo Dog:Airborne Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Happiness is the spiritual experience Fate Of The Furious (2D) 8:45pm; (2D) 9:15pm; The Great Father (2): Smurfs: The Lost Village (2D) of living every minute with love, Kadamvan (Tamil) 11:15pm. (Malayalam) 11pm. 2:30pm; Rabbit School (2D) 4:30pm; Mall Cinema (2): Rabbit School Landmark Cinema (2): Rabbit Shivalinga (Tamil) 6pm; Robo grace, and gratitude. (2D) 2pm; Smurfs: The Lost Village School (2D) 2:30pm; Smurfs: The Dog:Airborne (2D) 8:45pm; The (2D) 3:45pm; Robo Dog:Airborne Lost Village (2D) 4:15pm; The Fate Great Father (Malayalam) 10:30pm. – Denis Waitley (2D) 5:30pm; Beauty & The Beast Of The Furious (2D) 6pm; The Fate Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2D) 7:15pm; Eloise (2D) 9:30pm; Of The Furious (2D) 8:30pm; The (3): Beauty & The Beast (2D) The Fate Of The Furious (2D) Fate Of The Furious (2D) 11pm. 2:15pm; The Fate Of The Furious 11:15pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Robo (2D) 4:30pm; The Great Father Mall Cinema (3): The Great Father Dog:Airborne (2D) 2:15pm; The (Malayalam) 6:45pm; Eloise (2D) Community Editor (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Shivalinga Fate Of The Furious (2D) 4pm; The 9:30pm; Kadamvan (Tamil) 11:15pm. (Tamil) 5:30pm; The Fate Of The Fate Of The Furious (2D) 6:30pm; Asian Town Cinema: The Great Kamran Rehmat Furious (2D) 8:30pm; The Great Kadamvan (Tamil) 9pm; Eloise (2D) Father (Malayalam) 4:30, 7pm e-mail: [email protected] Father (Malayalam) 11pm. 11:30pm. & 1:30am; Take Off (Malayalam) Telephone: 44466405 Landmark Cinema (1): The Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 4:30 & 6:30pm; Kalamban (Tamil) Fax: 44350474 Great Father (Malayalam) 2:15pm; (1): The Fate Of The Furious (2D) 7:30pm; Shivalinga (Tamil) 3:30 & Eloise (2D) 5pm; Shivalinga (Tamil) 3pm; The Fate Of The Furious (2D) 9:30pm. Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
EVENTS within an immersive environment where Salsa Beginners Dance Class Reggae Beachfest Doha they feel as though they are a part of the WHEN: Every Friday WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays Karnataka Cup 2017 much-anticipated matches. La Liga is the top WHERE: B Attitude Spa, Beverly Hills WHERE: Oyster Beach Bar at St. Regis WHEN:Until April 21 professional association football division of Tower, West Bay Hotel WHERE: Old Ideal School Ground the Spanish football league system. TIME: 8pm-9pm TIME: 8pm onwards The stage is set for Karnataka Cup 2017, Salsa n Candela off ers variety of dance In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest organised by Karnataka Sangha Qatar. The Qatar Motor Show classes for adults at Beverly Hills Tower West in Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta soft ball cricket tournament will feature eight WHEN: Tomorrow-April 22 Bay’s B Attitude Spa, such as Salsa every nights around. The organisers say, “We’ve local cricket teams and will be played until WHERE: Doha Exhibition & Convention Friday and other Latin dances during other got the setup sorted to get you feeling the April 21 at the Old Ideal School Ground under Center days of the week. Caribbean vibe. Along with our resident band fl oodlights. The Qatar Motor Show is one of the most Earthkry all the way from Jamaica, we have so KSQ President H K Madhu said that world important consumer events in Qatar. It is Karting & Minimoto at Losail many big names in the Reggae scene lined up class cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya will grace celebrating its 7th edition with its ‘Driving WHEN: Until May 26 at this huge beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 the opening ceremony as a special guest. to Innovation’ theme that will help bring WHERE: Losail International Circuit, at the door. For more information, please call Also attending the opening ceremony will to enthusiast in Qatar the latest trends and Doha 44460105. be Indian ambassador P Kumuran and Sri technologies from the global automotive TIME: 5pm Lankan Ambassador P D P S A Liyanage. scene. Perceived by brands manufacturers The registration will be done directly at Aqua Park 2017 Season A cultural show depicting the rich heritage and retailers as the ideal platform to host the venue, at the VIP Car Park of the Losail WHEN: Until August of Karnataka state will be presented during exclusive regional reveals, the show dates International Circuit. The minimum age is WHERE: Aqua Park the opening ceremony. An exclusive sports have shifted after the Geneva Motor Show 15 years old and any participant under the The Aqua Park 2017 season is fi nally here stall showcasing the Karnataka cricket to showcase new models for the fi rst time age of 18 needs permission signed by a legal and is happening with a big bang and splash. players and their contributions to the Indian in the region. The Qatar Motor Show 2017 guardian for the karting activity. To take part Aqua Park Qatar is the premiere and still the cricket team will be an added attraction. will include more than 21 brands that will in karting it is compulsory to bring a helmet leading theme park in Qatar, “the theatre showcase their latest technology, innovation, along for safety reasons; if not available, the of all aquatic fantasies where the thrills and performance trends. Exhibiting brands circuit can provide you one. and spills are a knock-off , where families include BAIC, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and friends, work colleagues and business Dodge, Ford, Genesis, Harley Davidson, Imperial Threads: Motifs and Artisans partners cool off and the appellations go on Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art and on.” Maserati, Maxus, Mercedes Benz, Mini, WHEN: Until November 4 Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Titanium and This exhibition focuses on the exchange Senorita- Ladies Night Toyota. of artistic and material cultures between WHERE: The Club at St. Regis the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal WHEN: Tuesdays Leadership Table conference Empires. Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece TIME: 7pm WHEN: April 28- 29 carpets, among other artworks, from The Club at St. Regis promises the ‘fi nest WHERE: International School of London Turkey, Iran and India, these objects will week-night in town with Cuban and Latin On April 28 and 29, the International be contextualised within the historical rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The School of London, Qatar will host the fi rst- circumstances of politics and artistic dress code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” ever production of their time, primarily from the and there are no entrance fees. For more Open Apply Admissions Conference in 16th to the 18th centuries. information, please call 4446-0105. the Middle East. Managing admissions, enrolment becomes more vital each year Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change Roots for school administrators as the need for WHEN: Tomorrow-April 22 schools worldwide continues to grow WHERE: Katara Drama Theatre-Building and competition increases. The two-day 16 conference is open to all professionals TIME: 7:30pm aligned to the admissions and leadership An array of performers from the of international schools. The experienced participating countries are set to bring the speakers will add a wealth of knowledge to sights and sounds of Latin America to Qatar aspects of the theme “Admissions at the during the fi ve-day event that will showcase Leadership Table” and address key questions the best of Latin American dance, music and such as “How can admissions help steer the photography, to the residents of Qatar. direction of the school?” A kaleidoscope of music and dance by Ecuadorian artistes will be the key attraction Qatar Running Series at the inauguration of the festival. The second WHEN: May 12 day of the festival will see breathtaking WHERE: Oxygen Park performances by musicians and dancers from TIME: 7am the Republic of Venezuela at 7.30pm. This The events will take place in Oxygen will be followed by Argentinian performances Park, Education City and comprises at 8.15pm. On April 20, artistes from Mexico of distances ranging from 3K to Full will perform and April 21 will see Paraguay Marathon. All events will be run on take centre-stage. The conclusion of the accurately measured short courses with festival will see performances by Peru and multiple laps and will be restricted to a Cuba. maximum of 120 participants.
ICC Cultural Programme WHEN: April 21 WHERE: Asian Hall Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) has come up with various programmes to engage the blue collar workers in Qatar. As part of this initiative, the fi rst event is being organised at Asian Town on April 21 in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior. The programmes shall include selected cultural presentations from blue collar workers themselves. The programme also shall include entertainment VCU Qatar community classes programmes by various troops in Qatar along WHEN: April-May with ICC dance performers. WHERE: VCU Qatar, Education City This spring, VCU Qatar introduces La Liga fi xtures screenings 45 courses in art and design – from WHEN: Until April 23 drawing and painting, fashion, graphic WHERE: Novo Cinema design, illustration, jewellery making TIME: 5:15pm and multimedia to visual communication In association with beIN SPORTS, Novo technologies – to the public of Qatar. The Cinemas will screen a selected list of La Liga Late Spring 2017 Community Education fi xtures, including the Madrid Derby, Milan Program is open to all residents. Classes start Derby and El Clasico matches. Football fans early April. To register, please visit www. will have an uncompromised fi eld-side view qatar.vcu.edu/community 4 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Far from a ‘has been’ as theatre presence shows Broadway theatregoers are happy for the opportunity to show their love and gratitude to Hillary Clinton, the woman who came closest to breaking the ultimate glass ceiling, writes Charles McNulty
OUT OF THE WOODS, INTO THE ‘PLAY’ FIRE: Hillary Clinton’s return to places of art suggests a distinct possibility of galvanising support for artistes and cultural institutions at a time when President Donald Trump is threatening to scrap the National Endowment for the Arts.
ince the presidential than-fi ction reality of Donald note about her brutalised life, Series-clinching home run. Clinton has subsequently been election, private citizen Trump as commander in chief. the audience at that particular The rousing ovation, recorded spotted at In Transit, a cappella Hillary Clinton has The fi rst theatrical sighting this performance had already on phone cameras, went viral. The musical set in the New York permitted herself two year was at the last performance undergone a catharsis. As she moment was bolstering not just subway system; the new hot-ticket main types of recreation: of the Tony-winning revival of The made her way down the aisle with to Clinton but to her profoundly revival of Sunset Boulevard, in Shiking in the woods outside her Color Purple. The musical featured husband Bill, the former secretary disappointed supporters, who were which Glenn Close is reprising her Westchester County home and one of the most resplendent of state and fi rst female presidential relieved that their candidate wasn’t Tony-winning performance; and attending Broadway shows. Broadway turns in ages — Cynthia nominee of a major party was simply taking selfi es in the woods the new musical War Paint, about Long a devoted fan of musicals, Erivo’s emotionally raw, musically greeted by fellow theatregoers with friendly strangers but was now cosmetics rivals Elizabeth Arden and Clinton has taken in quite a few transcendent portrayal of abused with the kind of cheering normally fi nding solace and reconnection at Helena Rubinstein, played by two of since emerging from the painful Celie. reserved for a baseball hero circling the theatre. The musical was a form Broadway’s grandest divas, Christine defeat that resulted in the stranger- But before Celie had sung a the bases after hitting a World of medicine. Ebersole and Patti LuPone. Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
Not shying away from more hard- hitting fare, Clinton caught the last matinee of The Humans, Stephen Karam’s Tony-winning drama about an Irish American Catholic family losing its grip on the middle class. Erik and Deirdre (played by Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell, both of whom won Tonys for their performances) have travelled from Pennsylvania to spend Thanksgiving with their daughter at her not-yet- unpacked New York apartment. Facing an economically bleak retirement, this couple represent precisely the kind of voters Clinton had diffi culty persuading to vote for her. The thunderous pre-show receptions — chants of “Hill-are- ee!” blown in on squalls of applause — haven’t died down. Broadway theatregoers are happy for the opportunity to show their love and gratitude to the woman who came closest to breaking the ultimate glass ceiling. But they’re also clearly moved by the way the theatre has become part of her restoration and recovery. Let’s hope the powers that be MOVED: A section of the audience at Hillary Clinton’s confession speech last year. It took a while for her to reappear in public. at the Tony Awards recognise an opportunity when they see one Clinton’s Broadway cameos have and invite Clinton to present at the The rousing ovation, recorded on phone cameras, also reminded us of the theatre’s ceremony, which will be held at went viral. The moment was bolstering not just gift of public solitude — the way Radio City Music Hall on June 11 and it allows us to be contemplatively broadcast as usual on CBS. Clinton to Clinton but to her profoundly disappointed alone together, the way it renews has been the biggest unbilled star our faith by discreetly connecting on Broadway this spring season, and supporters, who were relieved that their candidate us to the stranger sitting beside there is no better endorsement than us. “No one is alone, truly.” her heartfelt fandom. wasn’t simply taking selfies in the woods with Stephen Sondheim, a famously Clinton was criticised during friendly strangers but was now finding solace and unsentimental writer, wrote these the campaign by New York Times lyrics to be heard in the one place he columnist David Brooks for not reconnection at the theatre knew they would ring most true. having hobbies. “Can you tell Inviting Clinton to present at the me what Hillary Clinton does for More to the point, playwrights convey the final epiphany of the matter how you voted, a loss for our Tonys might be seen as too partisan fun?” he glibly asked. “We know and composers recognise that play’s long-suffering protagonist: political process. a gesture. But the values of the what Obama does for fun — golf, what unites us is the hard fact of “One word frees us of all the Clinton personalises these Broadway community — diversity, basketball, etc.” loss. We gather to confront what weight and pain of life: That word disappointments and failures for equality, acceptance — were Brooks likely wouldn’t have is most challenging about our is love.” us, which is why seeing her at the fundamental to the campaign she written this embarrassingly human situation and to discover Few public fi gures have theatre constitutes its own kind conducted, and having her there sexist column had he sat across how we can best meet — with experienced as spectacular a defeat of drama. Her presence tells us would be a reaffi rmation of these from Clinton and her family as dignity, compassion and grace — as the one Clinton experienced. that though the plot of our story ideals. I once did at Lincoln Center’s our common fate. The theatre has It was a punishing personal loss might seem dark, life doesn’t What’s more, at a time when Vivian Beaumont Theatre for a been teaching variations of this for Clinton, whose character was typically follow the neat pattern of Trump is threatening to scrap the performance of Bartlett Sher’s lesson since Sophocles in Oedipus mercilessly maligned. But the tragedy. The day after catastrophe National Endowment for the Arts, magnifi cent revival of The King and at Colonus had a messenger increasingly brutal race was also, no inaugurates a new act. a strong statement by Clinton on I. I could tell Clinton was as moved the importance of governmental as I was by Kelli O’Hara’s haunting support for artists and cultural reprise at the end of I Whistle a institutions would be galvanising. Happy Tune, because when I looked Broadway may be a commercial over at her through tears I could marketplace, but much of the see her own eyes glistening with work showcased there (Hamilton, poignant ecstasy. Fun Home, The Humans, among Like all great lovers of theatre, countless other recent Tony Clinton is delighted by virtuosity, winners) springs from publicly the alchemy of preternatural talent supported nonprofi t theatres, and unrelenting hard work. You can where these plays and musicals will see it in the way she gives herself return after taking their Broadway over to performers — her expression bows. beaming with astonishment and South African Athol Fugard, awe. whose plays revealed the toll of As a theatregoer with a apartheid on his country’s soul, burdensome professional life, understood, as Aristotle did Clinton no doubt wants to be millenniums earlier, “the central transported from her own daily cares importance of the theatre to the and leave the theatre humming a psychic well-being and sanity of a happy tune. But she seeks her escape society.” The Tony Awards would not in mindless entertainment but provide a perfect platform for in an art form that puts the human Clinton to communicate this idea to story front and centre. millions of Americans. The theatre brings us together not Broadway producers know as to conceal struggle but to allow us to well as anyone the importance acknowledge it as a collective body. of casting. There’s no better It can be both spiritual in the way it messenger right now to deliver invites us to refl ect on the meaning this arts advocacy message of existence and political in the way than America’s most resilient it asks us to clarify the governing CAMEO: Hillary Clinton attends the unveiling ceremony for the US Postal Service Oscar de la Renta Forever stamp, at theatregoer. —Los Angeles Times/ values of our society. Grand Central Terminal last February in New York. TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY
100 Indian students attend Chelsea Football Coaching Camp
The Indian Sports Centre arranged for junior footballers of various age groups from all Indian The venue was the QFA technical grounds at Al Thumama. The clinic was held on day one of the schools in Qatar to participate in the Chelsea Foundation Football Coaching Clinic recently. five-day coaching camp conducted by Chelsea Foundation for the expatriate and Qatari junior A total of 100 students from 14 Indian schools attended the clinic. The coaching was conducted footballers from various football clubs. in two batches for boys under 10 years, under 12 years, under 14 years and under 16 years of age. The clinic was conducted by Chelsea Foundation, led by Steven Winnett and assisted by four The Chelsea coaches selected Ali Ahmed and Paul V K, both students from Doha Modern Indian experienced coaches from the Chelsea Football Club. Coaches from the Indian schools assisted School, as the special talents of the clinic and awarded them with Chelsea club’s junior t-shirts. them with the camp. The clinic was organised by Qatar Football Association (QFA), Yokohama Tyres and Ali Bin Khalifa The closing ceremony, also held at the QFA grounds in Al Thumama, was attended by Fahad Al Hitmi & Co., the off icial distributors of Yokohama tyres in Qatar. Thani, the Director of Football Development at QFA and Indian ambassador P Kumaran.
Expats enjoy live music show at Asian Town Indian expat
Thousands of expatriates living in and around Asian Town attended the a chance to sing on stage, while others chose to dance to the tunes. dies of fourth “Live Music Show” organised by Ibn Ajayan Projects at Plaza Mall last Weekend Festival is a new initiative from Ibn Ajayan Projects, started in weekend. January 2017 to entertain people in Asian Town, especially those who visit Trends, an Indian music band based in Qatar, performed at the show. The Plaza Mall on the weekends. Entry to the event is always free to the public. cardiac arrest eight singers Aasiya, Gopika, Devika, Sivapriya, Siraj, Fasil, Ashique and Reslif The Weekend Festival at Asian Town will continue on all alternate weekends – entertained the crowd from 5:30pm to 8pm. Some of the viewers also got throughout the year. Indian expatriate Shaji K D, 56, a native of Vadayar, Vaikom, Kerala died of cardiac arrest in Messaied yesterday. He is survived by his wife Maya, daughter Geethu (a bank employee) and son Gautam, who is a Class 12 student in India. His mortal remains are being kept at Wakra Hospital. He was a member of the association Maithri Vaikom and had been working with Gulf Contracting Company in Qatar for the past 15 years.
Shaji K D Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY
Pak Shamaa holds Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
Pak Shamaa School and College members of the community. held its Kindergarten Graduation Principal Nabila Kaukab welcomed Ceremony recently. A large number the guests and presented the of parents attended the function, in school report. School president MA addition to the school’s managing Shahid praised the students for their committee, students and other academic achievements.
IIS students’ council inducted
All Ideal Indian School’s students’ councils for 2017-18 were administered oath by Principal Syed Girls’ Section: Head Girl – Anjana Satheeshkumar, Asst. Head Girl – Shivani Thakur, Cultural Secretary – Shoukath Ali in a ceremony at the school recently. Sofia, Sports Secretary – Fathima Ismail, Asst. Cultural Secretary – Varsha Kalyani, Asst. Sports Secretary Members of the students’ council of the boys’ section are: – Twayyiba Naseem, Head Prefect – Rawan Abubekr and Head Guide – Rahma Nazarudeen. Boys’ Section: Head Boy – Fawas Suhail, Asst. Head Boy – Fahad Aqeel, Cultural Secretary – Shreyesh, The prefects, house captains, vice captains and sports captains from the four houses of boys’, girls’ Sports Secretary – Daron D’Souza, Asst. Cultural Secretary – Obaidiah Joy, Asst. Sports Secretary- and junior sections were also sworn in. Activity co-ordinator, house co-ordinators, housemasters and Modassir Baig, Head Prefect-Aimen Qureshi and Head Sout-Amir Manzoor. housemistresses were also inducted on the occasion. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY
Shangri-La Hotel Doha welcomes new Head Pastry Chef
Shangri-La Hotel Doha has added Chef Nana Supriatna to its team as the new Head Pastry Chef. Indonesian Chef Supriatna has extensive experience in the industry, having previously served as the Executive Pastry Chef for the iconic 5-star Grosvenor House, Dubai since 2005. Over 10 years at Grosvenor have provided Supriatna with invaluable experience, enabling him to develop his recipes and knowledge of the culinary scene. Supriatna’s eff iciency in the kitchen stems from his major in Hotel Management from the Indonesian Tourism Academy, Jakarta, 1986-1990, his apprenticeship programme at the Intercontinental Hotel, Jakarta, 1990-1991 and his scholarship at the National Hotel Insititute, Badung, Indonesia, where he majored in Food Commodities. Chef Supriatna has an impressive range of culinary skills; he has expertise in Arabic and Asian sweets, pastry delicatessen, pastry gourmet, chocolate art and marzipan art, promising to infuse the Shangri- La dessert menu with unique flavours, international dishes and a cultural dressing. Alex Willats, General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel Sushil Sharma appointed as the general Doha, said: “To have someone with such experience from one of the best hotels in Dubai join the team is incredibly exciting. Chef Nana Supriatna is sure to manager of Fraser Suites West Bay-Doha revitalise the Shangri-La dining experience with his innovative delicious ideas and devotion to pastry as an art.” Frasers Hospitality has appointed Sushil Sharma as general manager do their business or for families to settle in the heart of the city of Nana Supriatna said: “I am incredibly fortunate and of its latest opening, the Fraser Suites West Bay-Doha. Sushil will lead Doha. delighted to be able to share my craft and expertise the opening team and hotel operations, with the new property set to “We will soon be one of Doha’s favourite properties and while we with Shangri-La Hotel Doha. I look forward to working open in May 2017. The new 5-star property off ers outstanding hotel off er premium services and amenities, my main focus will be to with my new team to create a deliciously inspiring and leisure facilities and an excellent destination for residents and match that with well- trained and engaged talent from around the dining experience, bringing exciting new methods, travellers in Qatar. globe.” dishes and flavours to the cuisine.” Sushil is a strategic business leader with strong brand management, Sushil holds a bachelor of applied sciences in hospitality hotel operations and people management expertise. He brings with administration from Southern New Hampshire University along him more than 14 plus years of experience in the luxury hospitality with a Masters of Business Administration with marketing as his sector which includes award winning luxury hotels like The Radisson specialisation from the University of Central Missouri State, USA. Edwardian-London, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort-USA, The Sheraton The 396-suite property located in the heart of West Bay, Doha and Overland Park Hotel-USA, The Westin Mumbai Garden City-India and managed by Frasers Hospitality off ers a fine selection of serviced his last assignment with Starwood Hotels & Resorts was the opening hotel-apartments including studios, one, two and three bedroom of The Westin Singapore before taking on the new challenge in suites including Penthouse floors for both long term and short stay Doha. guests. Sushil said: “I am excited to join the opening team of Fraser Suites Spread over 46 floors, and combined with state-of-the-art leisure and West Bay-Doha. The outstanding property will soon be Qatar’s prime business amenities and gold-standard services, the property boasts destination for travellers looking for comfort, luxury and the ease to 126 studio suites in total.
Enter the magical world of Disney princess fashion
The world of princesses and castles has long been a favourite of little – created with slub satin, organza, sequined mesh and tulle to give an girls, and the Babyshop and The Walt Disney Company Middle East authentic princess-like look, with which parents can create unique looks is inviting little girls across the GCC to step into the shoes of their of Disney princesses for their little girls. The collection launch coincides dream Disney princess, in celebration of the launch of Babyshop’s new with the launch of the second edition of Babyshop and The Walt Disney Disney Princess Exclusive Collection, by creating their very own Disney Company Middle East’s ‘Disney Princess Design a Dress’ competition. Princess dream dress. The winning little designer will see her sketch brought to life – for her The new Disney Princess Exclusive collection features unique dresses and her doll – by leading GCC designer Razan Alazzouni. Chef Nana Supriatna Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 OFFBEAT COMMUNITY Encouraging more people to read Cities across Germany are putting bookshelves out on streets and letting everyone take, borrow and replace books as they please. But will the experiment be abused?
Lots of people bring books they Holsten doesn’t see the By Wolfgang Jung no longer want and the shelves bookshelves as competition to are intended to work on the libraries. “Quite the opposite. principle of people giving as well The unbureaucratic way of doing t’s easy to access, always as receiving. things is an introduction to books open and you don’t have to “I was sceptical when it started for many people. Young people return what you borrow: here,” says pensioner Wilhelm take part too because they save more and more local Grubba in Neugasse street, where money that way.” councils in Germany are the civic foundation put its first Children are often enthused. Itrying to encourage people to read bookshelf in 2010. In the city of Tuebingen, Lena Public bookshelves like this one in the German city of Heidelberg allow by placing bookshelves out on “I was worried that the shelves and Lisa regularly check out the readers to borrow and keep books as they please. streets and squares. would be destroyed by vandals shelves on their way home from “Anyone can come, whenever or would just attract dirt in bad school. There have been reports of they want,” says Cornelia Holsten, weather,” says the 74-year- The next morning they often books being taken from the shelves who introduced the idea to old. But his fears have not been bring another book to replace the and sold online or at fl ea markets. the city of Karlsruhe. “There’s realised. Now and then someone one they’ve taken, the 12-year- But Sabine Schminke of Tuebingen always something going on at the leaves a tattered newspaper on the olds say. city council says that’s not her bookshelves.” shelves. But Alex, a student, is sceptical. experience and she doesn’t see The free books create a feeling “But that’s a seldom “It can’t work in the long term,” them as competition to book shops of community, adds Martina occurrence,” says Grubba. he says. “Most people these days and libraries either. Schickle from Freiburg city Karlsruhe hasn’t experienced have been spoiled by our consumer “In libraries there’s a very council. any problems either. society and just want to take, take, deliberate selection, which is “Bookshelves are there to “I think people are still take.” orientated according to demand. be used and they encourage respectful of books and their Bookshop owners are fairly They also get proper advice. Free communication,” she says. authors’ efforts,” says Holsten. relaxed about the free books. book shelves can’t off er that.” Lots of cities and towns are She gets lots of books from “The shelves have a random What aren’t wanted are showing interest in the idea and household clearances. “Old people collection of older works,” says one newspapers and outdated books bookshelves are popping up all go into care homes and they give employee at a shop in Mannheim, like “Guide to Windows 95.” over the country, from Berlin to us their books. Otherwise they’d where there’s a similar project That’s why the organisers Hanover, Darmstadt to Halle. just go into the recycling. Second- called “Literature To Go.” “Those regularly sort through the shelves Since December, the city hand booksellers just pick the best who are looking for a particular to prevent them from becoming of Heidelberg has had an ones out.” book will still come to us.” rubbish dumps. -DPA enormous metal cupboard in its Handschuhsheim neighbourhood containing dozens of books from all kinds of authors including popular postwar novelists Heinz G Konsalik and Utta Danella, children’s book author Janosch and adventure novelist Karl May. Birgit Alt flicks through Kevin O’Brien’s detective novel Unspeakable. “I’ve been wanting to read this book for ages,” says the 47-year- old, who came across the book shelf by chance. “Now I don’t have to go to the library.” The project is run by the Handschuhsheim Future Workshop (ZWS) and the 7,000 euro cost is paid for by the city, ZWS, and the Civic Foundation of Heidelberg (Buergerstiftung Heidelberg) as well as donations. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Fibre: What it is and why you need more of it in your diet
at more fi bre. If your doctor 94 baby carrots, 47 stalks of celery, or 15 didn’t give you this advice at slices of whole-wheat bread to get your your last checkup, she probably daily dose of fi bre from food alone! should have: 97 percent of people To help people get the fi bre they need, don’t get the recommended daily the expert says seven ingredients that can amountE of dietary fi bre they need to stay be taken as supplements or added to food healthy. But what is fi bre, and why is it good to boost the amount of dietary fi bre they for you? contain. One of those ingredients you may Dietary fi bre, sometimes called fi nd on your food label is cellulose gel, or “roughage,” is a plant-based carbohydrate microcrystalline cellulose. found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, Cellulose gel is derived from cellulose, an seeds and whole grains such as rice and essential component of fruits, vegetables wheat. Our bodies have a diffi cult time and trees. In fact, cellulose is so important digesting fi bre, which is actually a good to plants in nature, it is the most abundant thing – as fi bre passes through the body organic compound on Earth! undigested, it does a lot of good along the Cellulose gel off ers the same great health way! benefi ts as the dietary fi bre we fi nd in fruits, Fibre has many proven health benefi ts. vegetables and whole grains and can be It has been shown to improve heart health, found in foods such as yogurt, cereal bars lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and protein shakes. So when cellulose gel or decrease the risk of stroke, help you feel microcrystalline cellulose appears on your fuller longer, prevent constipation and food label, it means you’re getting the same boost digestive health and your immune plant fi bre found in broccoli and apples – system. without having to eat a lot of broccoli and Experts recommend we consume about apples (and without the hassle of cooking 28 grams of fi bre each day – which, it turns and meal planning!). out, is a lot of food. You’d have to eat about ©Brandpoint
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
You might feel lonely and insecure due to lack of contact with a close Juggling work and home may seem diff icult today, Taurus. Work If you have to deal with some disappointment today, try not to friend or romantic partner, Aries. You might wonder if the person has responsibilities may weigh on your mind to the point where they let it get you down, Gemini. You may receive a letter or phone call forgotten you or simply doesn’t care anymore. Take the time to try interfere with the harmony of your home life. This can cause some that brings less than favourable news. Perhaps someone you were to connect with this person. You may discover that no neglect was inner conflict. It might be wise to prioritise work tasks on paper and hoping to see won’t be able to make it, or a friend has to turn down intended and that the relationship is solid. It’s better for you to tackle schedule duties and deadlines. Then you can spend time with your an invitation to a party you’re having. Try not to let this spoil your this directly rather than speculate. family without worrying that work will be forgotten. mood. These things happen. Keep yourself busy. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
You may be worried about your financial situation today, Cancer. An unexpected event might cause you to be temporarily separated You might have a sore throat and mild cold symptoms today, Virgo. You might feel a tug at your purse strings. If you’ve experienced a from your partner today, Leo. Confusion about the incident and It may aff ect your ability to work. Chances are that you’re an active delay in receiving some funds you were expecting, this may add to your mate’s role in it might plague you. You might doubt his or her person. Having to slow down to tend to your health may frustrate your concern. You might want to tackle this directly by examining motives. If so, it may be best to talk and clear up any suspicions. you. Consider going to the doctor’s off ice now rather than ignore your situation. Check up on expected funds and make any necessary Letting such thoughts sit for even a short time can create challenges your health. This could make all the diff erence in how long you stay arrangements to alleviate this stress. for a relationship. Deal with the situation now. under the weather and are kept from things you want to do. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Spend some quality time with your partner today, Libra. Perhaps he You may want to take a day off from your obligations, Scorpio, perhaps You may reminisce today, Sagittarius. Perhaps you’re thinking about or she is a little jealous of your friends or feeling left out. Perhaps to take care of unfinished creative projects. Chances are this may not be friends and family who live far away. You could feel a bit nostalgic, you’ve received invitations lately that are just for you. It might be possible. Concerns about work issues might keep your mind occupied not to mention blue, thinking about times long past. Consider a good idea to turn one down in favour of being with your partner. and distract you from the task at hand. This and possible family making some phone calls to counteract these feelings. If you can’t Plan a romantic interlude. A little quality time can help get things disagreements may have you upset. Try to remain centred and focused connect with a particular person, spend a little time looking through back on track. despite it all. It’s the only way to get anything done. a photo album to bring him or her closer to you. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
Money matters might be a bit tangled today, Capricorn. There may You may need reassurance today, Aquarius. Trouble with friends You may feel a little under the weather today, Pisces. You may even be an unexpected delay in receiving funds due you. Your bank or a romantic partner may have you feeling unloved, insecure, and develop sniff les or a sore throat. If so, consider going to the doctor. statement may have you confused. Getting to the bottom of things emotionally blocked. You may see the situation as more serious than This can be an especially unwelcome development, as it keeps may prove a bit frustrating but not necessarily impossible. If you find others do. Perhaps a misunderstanding has caused the dilemma. you from certain activities. If you act quickly, your ailment may that you’re uncertain about your financial situation, consider talking Take the time to reach out to those you’re concerned about and get not worsen. Take the time you need to feel healthy again before with those involved to get a better understanding. some reassurance. If you owe an apology, give it freely and move on. returning to your routine. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS
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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down 1. And the officer is about to 1. Souvenirs that seem, to men, give an order (7) odd (9) 5. What the listener in the 2. Left unfinished at the house heard go off? (7) patisserie, one observed (7) 9. The children are ready and 3. Does he have, perhaps, tea in I’m taking them back (5) bars? (9) 10. Doing something wrong in 4. The black one turned the key being undressed? (3,2,4) to go in (4) 11. No, I poured it from a 5. Very angry due to the great container. It’s delicious (6) inflation? (3,2,5) 12. Agrees scent’s been sprayed 6. At the word ‘collars,’ barks on the inside (8) audibly (5) 14. Go back home with Nash (5) 7. Nigel’s worried now about 15. Practised doing the standing- having got into a row (7) on-end hairstyle? (7,2) 8. Comes upon back east, in 18. Getting at us to change spring (5) the scales of pay, it does 13. Having gone too far with the penetrate (9) description ‘Yesterday’s man’ Answers 20. The smallest is half a mile (1,3,4,2) away (5) 16. Henry took the plane out in Wordsearch Codeword 22. As a rule, at ‘The King’s’ the dusk (4-5) having cold food (8) 17. How you pack your case and 24. Does the whole bottle go into get ready to go (3,2,4) the pastry? (6) 19. Farming while one still has 26. The nature of the letter (9) one’s youth? (7) 27. Ridicules, we’re told, the 21. Packing a gun, to his terrible dress (5) sorrow (7) 28. With artifice, the little key is 22. Birds in the hayfields (5) concealed inside (7) 23. It’s S-Scottish for ‘long,’ in 29. Long to fill, for each, a jug (7) jargon (5) 25. Cover from the outbreak of war to the start of peace (4) Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 1 Scarlett O’Hara; 8 Down: 2 Convent; 3 Roc; 4 Panacea; 9 Bangles; 11 Ideals; 13 Edam; 5 Tabernacle; 6 Hands; 7 Prussian; 15 Titan; 16 Nearing; Rolling; 8 Printer’s pie; 10 Single 18 Surreal; 19 Alfie; 21 Prattled; entry; 12 Liner; 14 Inveterate; 17 23 Report; 25 Eugenia; 26 Open Irate; 18 Spangle; 20 Flodden; 22 day; 28 Learned friend. Tuner; 24 Toff; 27 Eli. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD
Candid matters in a movie being produced by Karan Johar, who was one of the targets of Her recent fl ops notwith- her caustic remarks. But that might standing, Kangana Ranaut has not be true. started preparing for her next role In fact, she has gained such a in the movie Manikarnika The reputation for antagonising that Queen of Jhansi. another actress referred to Kangana She plays the famous queen who while speaking of how she herself battled against the British empire had alienated people. Vidya Balan and gave up her life. Kangana is now said that she still gets reminded of taking horse riding lessons for her it by these powerful fi lmfolk. But role. It must be a welcome respite that she was unrepentant and if from the slew of controversies she they didn’t work with her, it was has surrounded herself with, thanks entirely their loss. In the long run, to her candidness. she said, it does not aff ect one’s One strange rumour fl oating career because good roles would around was that she might even be come if you are worthy of it.
ALLEGATIONS: Vikas Bahl is in hot waters. Forced split nurag Kashyap’s Motwane and producer Madhu reportedly decided action was production company Mantena — has split, with Vikas needed. Vikas was said to be drunk has become caught in leaving or being asked to go. This when he made the advance. a controversy. While was after a woman had come and Vikas, for his part, maintained Bollywood has long complained that he had made that there was no formal complaint Abeen known for the casting couch unwelcome sexual advances on against him and he was very much and unwelcome sexual advances, her recently during a work trip. a part of Phantom. He admitted to sometimes the names it throws The report further said that other knowing the lady even if she wasn’t up can be shocking. This time women had also come forward an employee of the company. He the person who has come under with similar allegations. But Vikas in fact wanted to meet her and the scanner is Vikas Bahl, the had not been named in the article, sort it out in a private discussion. director of Queen, a movie that because no criminal charges had There is however little hope of almost everyone loved and was a been made. The next day however that since with issues that involve big blockbuster. It had made Vikas the same tabloid ran a front page sexual harassment, the cat gets overnight one of the most sought story with his photo and this time out of the bag when the media gets after directors in Bollywood. also with a reaction from him. involved. How this plays out will be A tabloid broke a story on its A corporate house that owns interesting but it will certainly be front page, saying that the team half the stake in Phantom also a deterrent to such practices that that started Phantom Films— Vikas, got involved when the complaint have been long prevalent in the FOCUSING ON WORK: Kangana Ranaut has started preparing for her Anurag, director Vikramaditya was forwarded to them and they industry. next role.
Where’s the cosmetic? launch the brand at her own sweet time, because she wanted to get it exactly right. And Katrina Kaif is making news for some not so that she was hard at work now, looking into nice reasons. She has never really been one to the various aspects of what her cosmetics line court controversy on account of her actions but should be like. The message was that don’t that seems to changing now. Or at least if you expect anything by tomorrow, if at all. believe the recent rumours about her. There is fi rst of all her insistence to Anurag Send your feedback to Basu, her director in Jagga Jasoos, that he [email protected] should not go ahead with a poster of the movie that reportedly shows her and its hero, Ranbir Kapoor, close together. This is obviously because of their break up but then the movie needs to be sold using the old tricks in the book and such conditions would impede its CO-STARS: Amitabh and Aamir will act in the upcoming Thugs of Hindostan. promotion strategy. She also apparently wants a veto over other Heroine search said to have not wanted to be in the movie. such decisions for the movie. And then there The reason, says the rumour, is that there is the famous Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone Yashraj Films is the biggest production is not much to do for a heroine in an Aamir cold war. A famous cosmetic brand, which has house of Bollywood and Aamir Khan is the movie. had Katrina as their face for some time now, biggest superstar of India and when they That is not true, since Dangal was decided to also get Deepika on board as their come together, every actress should be all about the two girls who played his brand ambassador. Miff ed at that, Katrina vying to get into the movie. daughters. Even one of those, Fatima Sana is said to have broken her tie-up with them. The movie that they are making is Thugs Shaikh, is being mentioned in the list of The stated excuse she gave was that she was of Hindostan and, besides Aamir, it also hopefuls for Thugs of Hindostan. And the planning to launch her own cosmetic line. But has Amitabh Bachchan in it. Peculiarly latest rumor doing the rounds is that the it has been some time since then and there has for Yashraj, they have not yet been able to person who is being considered for the role been no sign of her brand or any indication that decide on a heroine for the movie. is Saif Ali Khan’s daughter Sara Ali Khan. she was even working Shraddha Kapoor was rumoured to be She was also said to be in the running for towards that end. CONTROVERSIAL: doing it but then her name went out of the Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2. With One news report, Katrina Kaif is courting equation. And while Aditya Chopra, head of movies of this league, her career is more or quoting sources close to controversy on a Yashraj, was keen on Vaani Kapoor, Aamir less assured of a big start. It is good to be a her, said that she would number of fronts. himself wanted Alia Bhatt. But then Alia is star kid in Bollywood. Monday, April 17, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Bank-heist movies have changed with the times
By Gary Thompson
n the just-released Going in Style, a diner waitress expecting her 15 percent tip instead receives a large stack of Franklins — a gift from a Iguy who’s just robbed a bank. If that sounds familiar, it means you also saw Hell or High Water, which features a similar moment. So, you might say, does Robin Hood. Taking from the rich and giving to the poor isn’t especially innovative, but what you see in Going in Style and Hell or High Water is something more. Something that reflects the way Hollywood bank-heist movies endure by speaking to the times in which they are made — the generational turmoil that fuelled Bonnie and Clyde, the blue-collar grievances that drive these recent movies. Going in Style is a silly comedy, Hell or High Water an Oscar- nominated drama. In both cases, though, the outsize tip reads as a gesture of solidarity — working people looking out for one another, because larger economic forces have ceased to do so. Going in Style is a sitcom take on that idea. Three retirees — Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin — cheated out of their pension fund, avenge the situation by robbing the bank involved. The men worked hard and counted on a pension that disappears in a corporate takeover. They can’t IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, and Michael Caine in Going in Style. pay mortgages or medical bills. Caine’s character has borrowed movie shows an astute grasp of He intends to give the money to Sidney Lumet’s film. Niro) when he admits he steals against his house to pay for his the forces in play — the lending his ex-wife and kids, to break the Was there a definite example because he’s good at it, doesn’t granddaughter’s education. chicanery of the 2000s, the shale cycle. His ex-con brother, who’s from the 1980s? This was the era know how to do anything else, and As it happens, this reflects boom, the way all of these things in it for the violent mayhem of of the savings-and-loan crisis, doesn’t want to. reality — seniors borrowing to conspired to draw starker lines the spree itself, meets a different and Hollywood seemed confused Mann’s 2009 Public Enemies pay for the education of children between rich and poor, winners end, providing echoes of Bonnie by the idea, as happened in some is a more interesting case. Made and grandchildren account for a and losers. and Clyde, celebrating its 50th cases, of bankers robbing their at the height of the banking sizeable portion of outstanding In Hell or High Water, everyone anniversary this year, making the own banks. (Mr. Barrow will see meltdown/recession, it presented student debt. The movie, though, knows what side of the divide he rounds on AMC, and a return to you now.) John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) as is a lark, satisfied to serve as a or she is on. theatres later this summer. A standout from the 1990s is a man overmatched by a growing genial forum for beloved elderly After Pine’s Toby impulsively That 1967 film recounts the Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break — FBI surveillance apparatus, and stars. tips a waitress with an enormous exploits of the Depression-era holdup men in Reagan and Carter national, syndicated, technology- The themes are treated more sum, she’s met by a lawman (Jeff Barrow gang, but, like Hell or masks lending weird iconography enabled criminal enterprises seriously in Hell or High Water, Bridges) who wants to seize the High Water, it reflects its time. to her oft-imitated robbery that increasingly saw freelance the story of a Texan named money as evidence. A great scene Director Arthur Penn called it sequence (imitated, in fact, by desperadoes like Dillinger as an Toby (Chris Pine) about to see follows — she tells him to flake “a film of the 1960s, not the Going in Style). obsolete nuisance. his ramshackle family ranch off, lecturing the sheriff on the 1930s.” The movie’s startling Movies like Bigelow’s became The movie was already absorbed by the bank that steered law, informing him she has her (in its day) violence shocked known for the virtuosity of their anticipating a new kind of heist. his mother into a questionable own mortgage to pay off. The audiences, as did the way its action, a trend that reached its We saw it in Adam McKay’s 2015 mortgage. He intends to pay off actress is Katy Mixon (ordinarily characters revelled in the bloody zenith in Michael Mann’s 1995 The Big Short — math geeks the debt by robbing (along with known for comedic turns on Mike chaos they created. Penn made Heat, which the director will and oddball investors deduce his brother, played by Ben Foster) & Molly and American Housewife), his lead characters (Warren reissue next month in a tuned- that banks have outsmarted several branches of the very same and if there were an Oscar for two Beatty and Faye Dunaway) up digital version. His urban themselves with financial bank, a single-day spree that minutes of screen time, she would glamorous, then martyred them, combat shootout (later repeated, derivatives, and they design forms the spine of the movie. win hands down. in a way that caught fire with astonishingly, by actual bandits) trades that take the banks for Every outburst of action (it’s She won’t give up the money, younger audiences. Some of that remains an action-movie high- billions (legally, if not morally). an open-carry state), though, is or Toby, a kindred spirit who later counterculture energy found water mark. These days, the big scores paired with quieter scenes that compares poverty to a “disease its way, in 1975, into Dog Day But Heat was resolutely devoid belong to the guys running ground the movie in a hard- passing from generation to Afternoon, but by then it was on of larger context. You believe the hedge funds. —The Philadelphia nosed economic reality, and the generation.” the wane, a mood that suffused movie’s mastermind (Robert De Inquirer/TNS 16 GULF TIMES Monday, April 17, 2017 COMMUNITY Remembering the services of Hajikka About 200 students from Indian schools participate in ICBF’s 4th Hajikka Memorial Essay Writing Contest
Students who competed in the senior category of the contest.
Students who competed in the junior category of the contest.
he Indian Community as Hajikka, passed away at the age Benevolent Forum of 67 on December 22, 2013, after (ICBF) conducted the 47 years of social service in Qatar, fourth Hajikka Memorial he left behind a legacy of life and Essay Writing Contest death with an invaluable message. atT Bhavan’s Public School on He conveyed to his fellow humans Saturday. About 200 students that whatever diff erences life from classes 7 to 12 and from nine had to off er, death unites all on a prominent Indian schools in Qatar common ground. Irrespective of participated in the contest. religion, nationality and language, The intent of the contest was to people used to seek his assistance inculcate the need of benevolence whenever a dear one passed away, in young minds. The contest also to perform their fi nal rites, to helped ICBF spread awareness complete the legal entanglements about its services in Qatar. and medical formalities. Three winners were chosen from ICBF “considers itself fortunate each of the two categories, juniors till date that he worked in and seniors, through a two-tiered association with it as a part of its evaluation process. To ensure Death Case Task Force and was clarity and fairness, the coded The organisers and the judges who made the competition possible. honoured to confer this advocate contest sheets were scrutinised of humanity with the Indian through two levels of evaluation. secretary, addressed the gathering about ICBF services in Qatar and Hajikka Memorial Essay Writing Community Benevolent Forum In the fi rst level, 6 highest scoring of students, parents and teachers serve as a source of innovative Contests since 2014. And every year Humanitarian Award during 2003- sheets were selected in both and imparted a message on young ideas to expand ICBF eff orts are being made to include 2004.” categories. And all the selected benevolence. services in future for the benefi t more children to participate in this The participating students and six sheets underwent evaluation a The contest is held in memory of of the society, according to the contest from more schools. school faculties will be awarded second time by the evaluators. the Late Hajikka and is intended to organisers. The theme for the contest by Indian ambassador P Kumaran The contest was co-ordinated inculcate the need of benevolence Hajikka was a social and remains benevolence and at a separate prize distribution by Ashwin Yadav, ICBF Sports in young minds to help the needy, charitable activist who is humanity, depicting the nature of ceremony April 23. The ICBF also and Events co-ordinator. Devis as these students stride the path remembered for his humanitarian the commemorated personality plans to provide free medical cards Edukulathur, ICBF president, and towards their prospective future. It services spanning 40 odd years Hajikka. When M V Abdul Khader to at least 100 fi shermen on this Mahesh Gowda, ICBF general would also help to spread awareness in Qatar. ICBF is conducting the Haji, addressed by people of Doha day.