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PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.08am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.24am Zuhr (noon) 11.25am Asr (afternoon) 2.50pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.28pm Isha (night) 6.58pm Batti Gul Meter Chalu Tehri in Uttarakhand. The trio is inseparable and their dosti is DIRECTION: Shree Narayan Singh rock solid. But life takes a turn for the worse, when Tripathi’s CAST: Shahid Kapoor, Yami Gautam, Ashrut Jain new business set-up is slammed with an exorbitant electricity USEFUL NUMBERS SYNOPSIS: A social movie about escalating electric bills. bill of 54 lakhs. Nauti (Shraddha Kapoor), SK (Shahid Kapoor) and Tripathi (Divyendu Sharma) are friends who live in the small town of THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall

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Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 The Hows of Us deal with the struggles of being in a to hit it big. Together, in a house they DIRECTION: Cathy Garcia-Molina long term relationship. George (Kathryn inherited from George’s grand aunt, CAST: Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Bernardo) and Primo (Daniel Padilla) they dream of great success and promise Padilla, Darren Espanto are schoolmates who fall in love. She’s to support each other no matter what. SYNOPSIS: A young couple dream preparing to get into medical school THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, of growing old together as they as they and he’s a musician waiting for his band Royal Plaza ote Unquo Qu te “Optimism The Mall Cinema (1): Devadas Landmark Cinema (3): Chekka (Telugu) 2:15pm; The House Chivantha Vaanam (Tamil) is the faith that leads With A Clock In Its Wall (2D) 2:15pm; Sui Dhaaga - Made to achievement. Nothing 5pm; Night School (2D) 7pm; Sui In India () 5pm; 211 (2D) can be done without hope and Dhaaga - Made In India (Hindi) Vaanam (Tamil) 11pm. 7:15pm; Searching (2D) 9:15pm; 9pm; Varathan (Malayalam) Landmark Cinema (1): Oru Chekka Chivantha Vaanam confi dence.” 11:30pm. Kuttanadan Blog (Malayalam) (Tamil) 11:15pm. — Helen keller The Mall Cinema (2): Smallfoot 2:30pm; The House With A Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2D) 2pm; Smallfoot (2D) 4pm; Clock In Its Wall (2D) 5pm; The (1): Smallfoot (2D) 3pm; Smallfoot (2D) 5:45pm; The House With A Clock In Its Wall Smallfoot (2D) 5pm; The House House With A Clock In Its Wall (2D) 7pm; El Diesel (Arabic) With A Clock In Its Wall (2D) (2D) 7:30pm; Johnny English 9pm; Devadas (Telugu) 11pm. 7pm; El Diesel (Arabic) 9pm; Strikes Again (2D) 9:30pm; The Landmark Cinema (2): Night School (2D) 11:15pm. Community Editor Bouncer (2D) 11:30pm. Smallfoot (2D) 2:15pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat The Mall Cinema (3): Oru Smallfoot (2D) 4pm; Smallfoot (2): Nawab (Telugu) 2:30pm; e-mail: [email protected] Kuttanadan Blog (Malayalam) (2D) 5:45pm; El Diesel (Arabic) The House With A Clock In Its Telephone: 2pm; Pataakha (Hindi) 4:30pm; 7:30pm; Night School (2D) Wall (2D) 5pm; Searching (2D) 44466405 El Diesel (Arabic) 7pm; 211 7pm; The Wife (2D) 9pm; El Fax: 44350474 9:30pm; Varathan (Malayalam) (2D) 9pm; Chekka Chivantha 11:30pm. Diesel (Arabic) 11pm. Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Dual Inspirations detection. Try the pink afternoon tea, the WHERE: Fire Station Garage Gallery extravagant pink Bar Squared Brunch at WHEN: Ongoing till October1 The Square and pink-themed nights at TIME: 9am – 7pm Strata Restaurant and Lounge. Dual Inspirations explores the intellectual concepts that revolve around TCA QATAR Music Competition 2018 inspiration as a platform. Over a nine WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf month residency programme 18 artists Times Building were engaged in rich monthly debates WHEN: October 5 – October 13 with curators and researchers that helped Enroll for music competition in to shape a diverse assemblage of artistic categories, including Sub Juniors ( Grade approaches from inception all the way to 3-5 ), Juniors (Grade 6 - 8 ), Intermediate their final form as artworks. The ultimate (Grade 9- 12) and Seniors (above 17 years ). identity of the exhibition was formed Registration fee QR30. For further details, according to these juxtapositions and contact 66523871/44373259 similarities among the artists, as well as the exchange of ideas, methodologies, and TCA QATAR Dance Evolution visions. Competition 2018 WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: September 28 – October 5 Are you a dancer ? Do you love to dance ? If yes, then you can come and tap your foot steps on the your favorite dancing numbers and be a part of Qatar Dance Evolution Competition 2018.

Gymnastics World Championships WHERE: Aspire Dome WHEN: October 25 – November 3 EVENTS Inter-School Yoga Championship Over 700 male and female gymnasts from WHEN: October 5 over 80 countries, including three Team Geometric Portrait Painting WHERE: MES Indian School, Abu Qatar gymnasts, will compete across 10 Workshop Humour days of competition in Doha’s ionic Aspire WHERE: Katara TIME: 1pm Dome. Experience the drama, emotions and WHEN: Today Indian Sports Centre is all set to organise excitement of gymnastics’ pinnacle event TIME: 5pm – 8pm the second edition of ‘Inter-School as global superstars go head to head in a bid Cultural Village Foundation – Katara Yoga Championship’, sponsored by ‘The to be crowned the best in the world. presents Geometric Portrait Painting Children’s Place’. The championship has Workshop By The Japanese Artist Ayumi been expanded to include students of After School Activities Endo. International Wedding Exhibition all nationalities residing in Qatar. Free WHERE: Atelier WHERE: DECC, West Bay training sessions can also be arranged to WHEN: Ongoing Re-Action Exhibition WHEN: Ongoing till September 30 help schools prepare their students for Music and arts Activities for students WHERE: Katara, Bldg 19 TIME: 10am – 10pm the championship. Team and Individual taking place after they finish their day in WHEN: Ongoing IWED 2018 is to stage a high-profile Championship is classified into two school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- TIME: 10am – 10pm luxury wedding exhibition in order categories of under-12 and under-18 for hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Cultural Village Foundation – Katara to position it in the calendar as a key both boys and girls. Rolling trophy will be Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and presents ‘Re-Action’ Exhibition By Artists appointment for the luxury market in the awarded to the champion school. Last date 10 years old after school hours. Islam Kamil Ali, Tamer Kamaluddine, Middle East. This event also offers women, of entry is September 26. For further details Abdulathim Mahjoub al-Hussein, Nour al- who are interested in fashion and luxury, 55646693 /55824194 or e-mail at yoga. Hobby Classes Hadi & Hazim. the latest styles and trends in the market. [email protected] WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al Hilal Focus Medical Centre Toastmasters SpeechCraft QAWS Open Day Med Food WHEN:Wednesday – Monday WHERE: North Star Kindergarten, Al WHERE: Qatar Animal Welfare Society WHERE: DECC Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic Khor WHEN: Ongoing till tomorrow WHEN: October 1 – 4 performing artsinstitution and a one stop WHEN: Till tomorrow TIME: 4pm – 7pm TIME: 3pm – 9pm solution for adults as well as children TIME: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Be a part of the QAWS Open Day to meet For international entrepreneurs, traders, looking to explore their talents in various Crush your fear of public speaking and over 300 animals, find out more about manufacturers, suppliers, food technology art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic learn to speak with confidence in stage by QAWS and help some hungry rescues companies, and hospitality services on food Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, joining the Toastmasters Speechcraft at Al by bringing along a bag of dog or cat and beverage, MedFood will be an excellent Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, Khor. Speechcraft is a 4 session learn-by- biscuit. Walk a dog, cuddle a cat and chat platform to open new vistas to foray into contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. doing workshop, designed to increase your to the monkeys - everyone is welcome. the emerging markets of Qatar While For details, call 4723680/ 33897609. public speaking and leadership skills. For Refreshments and merchandise will be Qatar economy is rapidly progressing, the further details, 70903639. available for sale. demand and supply of food is inevitable increasing due to the growth of local Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle population, foreign worker and its tourism. WHERE: Qatar National Library WHEN: Today Breast Cancer Awareness TIME: 9am – 11am WHERE: InterContinental Doha Join the casual gathering of knitters and WHEN: October crocheters to work on projects and share InterContinental Doha – The City is skills in a friendly atmosphere. Participants organising several activities (especially will be welcome to bring their own supplies at its various dining venues) that focus and projects or to borrow QNL needles and on highlighting the importance of early yarn. All skill levels are welcome including beginners who are interested in learning.

Dance and instrument classes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Outdoor and five-a-side football Times Building pitches WHEN: Wednesday – Monday WHERE: Aspire Zone Learn the movements of dance styles WHEN: Daily in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the TIME: 7pm – 11pm musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Aspire Zone’s five-a-side football Keyboard for adults as well kids and move outdoor pitches opposite Al Waab Street are in the world of music. For details, contact available every day from 7pm – 11pm. 66523871/ 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Closing in on the heat Laden with scientific instruments, the Parker Probe will continue to circle closer and closer, finally getting within a few million miles of the sun in 2025, writes Tom Avril

ILLUSTRATION: Nasa's Parker Solar Probe approaching the sun.

t the centre of the sun The goal is not just cool science. is a raging nuclear The mission is expected to reveal inferno that reaches much about mysterious high-energy temperatures well into particles that periodically spew forth the millions of degrees. from the sun at thousands of miles We can be TheA surface is cool by comparison, at per second, posing a risk to satellites, 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. the power grid, and the health of fairly certain Then up in the corona — the astronauts. that some golden haze that can be seen around Among the many scientists the sun during a total eclipse — the involved in planning the mission unexpected temperature shoots into the millions were David J McComas, a professor again. And no-one knows why. of astrophysical sciences at Princeton things are We might be on the verge of University, and Bill Matthaeus, a fi nding out. professor of physics and astronomy going to be In little more than a month, a at the University of Delaware. found out Nasa spacecraft will come closer to The puzzle of the corona — the the sun than any mission before — layer of atmosphere that begins more than three-quarters of the way 1,300 miles above the sun’s surface there — and it is just getting started. — has long been a special focus for — Bill Laden with scientifi c instruments, Matthaeus. Why would the corona’s the Parker Probe will continue to temperature reach millions of Matthaeus, circle closer and closer, fi nally getting degrees — a fact we know from using professor of within a few million miles of the instruments called spectrometers — sun in 2025. If you imagine the 93 when the sun’s surface below is only physics and million miles from here to the sun as in the thousands? a football fi eld, the probe will make “I like to tell people: ‘What would ‘ astronomy it inside the 4-yard line, the agency you do if you lit your campfi re says. And it won’t melt — more on or a fi re in your fi replace, and ’ that below. as you walked toward it, it got Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY colder?’” Matthaeus said. His instruments survive those million- preferred theory starts with roiling, degree temperatures? turbulent motion that occurs in The answer has to do with the the photosphere — the gaseous diff erence between temperature layer that we perceive as the and heat, and the fact that the sun’s yellow “surface” of the sun. This corona, though hot, is very low turbulence interacts with magnetic density, Nasa says. Temperature fi eld lines that radiate out from the is a measure of how fast particles sun, plucking them almost as if are moving, while heat refers to the they were guitar strings, he said. amount of energy that is transferred The resulting waves travel by those particles. In the sun’s outward, then are refl ected back, corona, particles are travelling at leading to a cascade that heats the high speed, but there are few of corona to fantastic temperatures them, so relatively little heat can be — fuelling another phenomenon transferred. called solar wind, according to his Agency scientists predict that explanation. exterior of the Parker spacecraft will Other scientists have proposed be heated “only” to a temperature of diff erent theories. Four suites of about 2,500 degrees. instruments on board the Parker That is still hot enough to Probe are expected to help answer melt many metals. So the craft is these and other questions. protected by a heat shield — a carbon Princeton’s McComas is in charge composite foam sandwiched between of one group of instruments that will two carbon plates, designed at the detect electrons, protons, and other Johns Hopkins Applied Physics energetic particles emitted by the sun Laboratory. during chaotic events such as solar Betsy Congdon, the lead thermal fl ares. engineer for the heat shield, The measurements will be stored demonstrated its eff ectiveness in a on solid-state data recorders — fancy Nasa video, heating one side with a versions of fl ash drives — then blowtorch while a colleague calmly transmitted back to Earth by antenna touched the other side with his bare when the probe’s looping path takes hand. it away from the sun’s intense heat. With protective shield installed, These high-energy particles are the Parker Probe was launched at a key element of “space weather,” 3:31am on August 12, carried aloft by with the potential to disrupt satellite a thundering Delta IV Heavy rocket communications, the power grid, at Cape Canaveral, Florida. and even the GPS feature in a McComas and Matthaeus were smartphone. With enough warning among hundreds on hand for the of such events, technicians can place awe-inspiring sight. satellites into safer states, McComas “It almost feels like an said. earthquake,” Matthaeus said. “The Like Matthaeus, the Princeton sound is just extraordinary.” physicist is burning with curiosity While the scientists are hopeful of about the sun’s three big mysteries: getting answers to their questions, the hot corona, the solar wind, and Matthaeus acknowledged that there the energetic particles. But asked is no certainty. Of one thing, the which theories might explain these University of Delaware physicist has phenomena, he demurred. no doubt: “I’m an experimentalist,” “We can be fairly certain that McComas said. “I go and observe the some unexpected things are going universe for what it is.” to be found out.” —The Philadelphia So how will the sophisticated Inquirer/TNS David J McComas, a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University, is burning with curiosity about the sun’s three big mysteries: the hot corona, the solar wind, and the energetic particles. But asked which theories might explain these phenomena, he demurred. “I’m an experimentalist,” McComas THE THREE BURNING POSERS said. “I go and observe the degrees. Somehow the material from the Sun heats up The mission will collect data that will help as it gets further away from the surface. Since all the universe for what it is” scientists to learn more about the Sun. For now, it will Sun’s energy is generated at its core this doesn’t make concentrate on three main questions. a whole lot of sense. in order to unravel this mystery scientists will use data collected by the probe. 1. How does solar wind accelerate? At some point, solar wind gets accelerated 3. How are solar energetic particles to supersonic speeds. It happens somewhere in accelerated? the corona but the nature of the change is not In addition to solar wind, the Sun accelerates understood. The Parker Solar Probe will attempt to energy particles to about half the speed of light. This answer this question by fl ying directly through the is also not understood by scientists and they are corona and taking scientifi c measurements. hoping that the Parker Probe can shed some light on the subject. 2. Why is the Sun’s Corona so hot? The mission is named after Eugene Parker who Scientists have been able to determine that the wrote a paper in 1958 theorizing the existence of solar surface of the Sun is roughly 10,000˚F and that the wind. This is the fi rst Nasa mission to be named after corona of the sun is much hotter at several million a living person. 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY

MCW organises a seminar on ‘The Kerala in the aftermath of recent flood’

Midtune EcoWaves (MCW) Qatar in association with Mindtune Waves Toastmasters Club (MWTC) of Chaliyar Doha, on ‘Recapture of agriculture, industry, tourism and clean Kerala’; Basheer recently organised a seminar ‘The Kerala in the aftermath of recent flood’. A comprehensive plan Kavalappara, International Relations Off icer at Mindtune EcoWaves, on ‘Creative Utilization of for environment friendly residence development, recapture of agriculture and industry of the Human Resources’; Abduraoof Kondotty, Social Activist, on ‘Financial Security for the Public in state, and an insightful idea to the proper utilisation of 34 million people in the state of Kerala was Kerala’; and Eliamma Thomas, Head of Department at Noble International School, on ‘What flood discussed during the seminar. experience reminds’ Dr Mohammed Aleem, Second Secretary of the Embassy of India, inaugurated the seminar. The seminar was moderated by VC Mashood, Secretary General of Mindtune EcoWaves, and The event was felicitated by Milan Arun, President of Indian Cultural Centre; Davis Edakkulathur, presided by AbdulMuthalib Kannur, Vice Chairman of Mindtune EcoWaves. Zeenathunnisa, Baiju President of Indian Community Benevolent Forum; CV Rappai, Director of Norka Roots; Dr P Michael, Shyam Mohan, Sabeena A Jaleel, Muneer M K, Saeed Salman, Rasiya Muneer, Prabha Amanulla Vadakkangara, Chairman of Mindtune EcoWaves Global. Sebastian, Basheer Ahmed also spoke on the event. The presentations given during the seminar, included Rajesh, Division Director of Toastmasters Noufal Murchandi, President of Mindtune Waves Toastmasters Club, welcomed the audience and International, presented on the topic ‘Sustainable Development’; Abdul Latheef , General Secretary Shameer PH, Public Relations Off icer at Mindtune EcoWaves Global, proposed a vote of thanks.

Toastmasters District 116P conducts training for District Executive Committee members

Toastmasters District 116P Qatar recently He shared the critical aspects for held training and the second Executive achieving goals as a team. Raghavan Committee meeting at Hotel Najda. Menon, Programme Quality Director, Sundaresan Rajeswar, District Director, also conducted a training session on welcomed the audience. He said, “In ‘Educational Goals of the District and the the new Toastmasters District 116 Qatar, Area Director’s Club Visit’. He explained it’s all about the future. We have to on how to get the best out of new internalise with pride and belief that we toastmasters education programme are creating a legacy for a better future. along with the traditional programme Members need to have full ownership which can help clubs to achieve of their learning and their progress to the distinguished status well ahead. be successful. The mantra is ‘change Thayalan, Club Growth Director, spoke yourself to change others’.” about ‘Marketing and Club Growth’. Girish Jain, Sunita Saini, Sudhir Gujar, and He emphasised on ‘Corporate and Rajesh VC, Division Directors, along with Community Clubs’ and how to partner Aala Afify, and Virendra Nath, District with corporates, language to be used Off icers, presented reports on plans and and methodology to be followed. accomplishments during the meeting. Joseph Stanley, Public Relations The meeting was administered by Manager, presented on team building Ravikumar and Manzoor Moideen. and Christopher, conducted an Raja Gopalakrishnan, Finance Manager, interactive quiz on toasmasters’ presented the budget report at the branding including meetings, agendas, event. Rammohan Rai was appointed signature, trophies. The meeting as the new District Leadership Chair to also recognised District Pathways oversee leadership transition next year. Ambassadors and Guides for their George Thomas, past International eff ort in the implementation of the new Director, conducted a training session educational programme in Qatar. Anil on ‘What we learn from leadership roles’. Nair co-ordinator also shared success He explained on voluntary leadership, stories on the occasion. balancing between public, personal Vicky Mustafa, Past Regional Adviser, and professional life. Rajeswar’s spoke in her keynote address, motivated the on ‘Ways to Achieve District Mission’. audience for working towards success. Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

DC bags the title of ‘HPL World Class School’

Doha College (DC) recently bagged the title of ‘HPL (High Performance Learning) World Class School’. DC is the first school in the world to receive the prestigious title. High Performance Learning is a global movement for change. According to its vision all learners are capable of high performance and by making this belief an explicit philosophy for the school, far more learners become successful. HPL provides a framework which school leaders can adapt to transform learning actively involving students and their parents in the learning journey and presenting schooling as a quest for cognitive success. This triumph for international education in Qatar was earned after a two-year journey, during which DC ensured that the HPL approach pervaded all aspects of the school life and became second nature to all its stake holders. Dr Steff en Sommer, Principal of DC; Neil Thomas, Vice Principal; and Uzma Zaff ar, Assistant Principal, pioneers of HPL implementation at DC, went to UK to attend the ceremony and receive the accreditation. Neil Thomas, said, “We are delighted to be the first school in the world to have achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School Award. It has been amazing to see how our teachers have embraced the challenge of introducing and embedding HPL into every aspect of school life, so much so that it has become part of our DNA. Our challenge now is to continue developing HPL within the school so that our students can continue to grow personally and further expand their passion for learning.” Uzma Zaff ar also spoke about how HPL has helped Doha College grow. She said, “This approach has made us ‘lift the lid on learning’ as we have woven it into the fabric of Doha College. HPL has led to the redesigning of the way in which we teach, assess and plan. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, and through HPL they have become independent learners who analyse their thinking as well as challenge themselves to take risks. At Doha College, we are creating learners for the 21st set about the transformation with enjoyment and an infectious been characterised by unfailing optimism and energy, and an century.” excitement. This approach led to a flowering of classroom absolute belief that they could deliver high performance for all – Professor Deborah Eyre, developer of the HPL philosophy, based experimentation and the emergence of a committed group of and go further,” he said. on a lifetime’s academic research and practice in education for ‘first followers’ who exemplified HPL teaching and soon began “Doha College is already known as one of the leading British advanced cognitive performance, praised the school for their to lead and embed the work. DC has been a major contributor curriculum international schools in the Middle East, so the commitment. “Dr Steff en Sommer is a strong advocate for the to webinars, with staff at all levels happy to talk about their challenge is about keeping that outstanding position, and HPL philosophy and wanted his school to be amongst the first practice and how they use HPL in their classrooms. Good continuing to raise our performance even further. We made to work towards the award. They got off to a flying start and fortune, and visionary leadership, resulted in highly committed HPL a central part of Doha College’s development plan, and the kept on flying. Uzma and Neil encouraged the whole staff and leads in both primary and secondary. Their HPL journey has impact is undeniable,” said Dr Steff en Sommer.

OIS conducts yoga session

Olive International School (OIS) in collaboration with Indian Sports Centre (ISC) recently organised campus participated in the event. Hitesh Rane, Sports in charge of OIS Al Thumama, welcomed a yoga session on the school premises. the gathering. The day kicked off with warm up exercises including sitting and standing asanas. Ashish, a representative of ISC, was the chief guest at the event. Yogesh Magdum, Head of Ashish encouraged the students to practice yoga regularly to improve concentration and healthy Sports Department at OIS, also attended the event. Students of both Al Thumama and Nuaija lifestyle. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Hitesh Rane. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY ICC pays a tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) recently paid a tribute to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi as part Manikandan, Vishal Mehta, Jaff ar Khan, K S Prasad, Nayna Wagh and Anjan Kumar Ganguli, of his 150th birthday celebrations. ICC organised a Quiz Competition at ICC Ashoka Hall. Milan Managing Committee of ICC, and supported by Deepal Shetty, Adviser of ICC. Jutas Paul, Arun, President of ICC, welcomed the audience. General Secretary ICC, proposed a vote of thanks. The Quiz Competition was divided into two rounds, written and oral. The teams to qualify The event was attended by Indian community leaders, including Hassan Chougule, Chairman the final round included, Yasmi Nazaruddeen and Asif Safeer, Team One, Vimal Prasad and of Advisory Council ICC; K M Varghese, President of Indian Business and Professionals Council Nandini Prasad, Team Two; Pravalika Manepalli and Kalyan Ronak, Team Three; and Manjusha (IBPC); Kala Gopal, Vice President of IBPC; and Habibul Nabi, General Secretary of Indian Sports Sreejith and Anugrah Krishna, Team Four. Team Four won the first prize while Team Three and Centre. One bagged the runners up title. Special audience rounds were also organised for maximum ICC is all set to organised another public event on October 2 at Ashoka Hall, Indian Cultural participation. All team members were appreciated with the certificates of participation. Centre. P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, will be the chief guest at the event. The event will The competition was conducted by Girish Jain, Head of Finance ICC, and led by A P feature various cultural programmes.

QJPC organises safety and security awareness programme

Qatar Juvenile Police Department (QJPC) recently organised a safety and security awareness programme on for the students of Bhavan’s Public School (BPS) Wakrah campus. The team of Minitry of Interior (MOI) off icials led by Lt Metaab Ali Alqahtani, Awareness and Media Off icer of QJPC, and Faisal al-Hudawi, Community Reach out Off ice Co-ordinator of MOI, spoke on the event about the significance of being cautious while using social media. They also advised the students to be vigilant and prudent while in public places. M P Philip, Principal BPS, thanked the off icials and urged the students to be a responsible youth.

PMG to organise a tribute to Kishore Kumar

Punjab Music Group is all set to organise a musical programme as a tribute to the legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar ‘Tribute to Kishore Kumar Night Show’ on October 11 at Skills Development Centre from 8:30pm onwards. Muhammad Arif Raees, Indian television and radio artiste, along with Rajeev Saxena, Indian singer and performer, are scheduled to perform live at the event. The event is organised by Nazakat Ali Khan, Chief Executive of PMG. Kishore Kumar Muhammad Arif Raees Rajeev Saxena Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 MARKETING COMMUNITY InterContinental Doha launches unique food and beverage concepts

nternational Chef and Doha is the city’s newest and Ambassador of Peruvian exciting lounge. cuisine, Chef Gastón Acurio Manko Doha is the place to is bringing La Mar, one of his socialise, from sunset to late night world-renowned concepts to as it turns into an ultra-lounge IQatar. at midnight and boasting vibrant According to the press release, vibes with its distinctive DJ line-up Manko Doha will be the city’s most directly from Paris. sophisticated lounge, introducing Off ering a specially curated Nikkei the chic Parisian fl air, vibrant oriented menu, guests can enjoy this vibes and unique cuisine, as fi rst unique cuisine - a Peruvian favourite of its kind in Doha. The social featuring ingredients from the Incas and dining scene of Qatar is set in Peru, incorporated with Japanese to ignite with the launch of two fi nesse. Manko’s Ceviche off ering unique food and beverage concepts will also include authentic Peruvian to open at InterContinental classics such as the Clásico, an Doha, introducing an exclusive exquisite selection of Nigiris, and gastronomic off ering never seen grilled items. before here. The chic venue also boasts In collaboration with world modern contemporary décor and a acclaimed Peruvian celebrity chef, rooftop terrace with unobstructed Gastón Acurio, InterContinental views of the Arabian Gulf. Doha is launching La Mar, an Socialites in Doha can enjoy upscale-casual-dining restaurant Manko’s signature cocktails all serving authentic Peruvian Cuisine. night long. With international DJs La Mar is set by the oceanfront and being fl own in from Paris and an off ers signature Peruvian classics to uplifting ultra-lounge concept, tantalise the taste buds in a stylish Manko will become the venue for setting. socialites to gather in style. Manko Doha is a sophisticated “I am excited about the launch lounge, bringing the Parisian fl air of Manko Doha as a completely with a chic and contemporary in Doha. Overlooking the Arabian cocktails and signature cocktails the world,” sid Tomislav Lokvicic, new concept in Qatar and looking interior, a rooftop terrace with Gulf, La Mar brings a vibrant dining with a Peruvian twist. General Manager. forward to sharing this exceptional gorgeous views of the Arabian gulf, experience for family and friends to “La Mar is the fi rst of its kind La Mar boasts spectacular sea cuisine style with the people of along with hip, energetic vibes for gather and enjoy sharing of food in Peruvian restaurant to open its views, along with a distinguished Qatar,” said Tomas De La Paz Doha socialites to enjoy all night a fashionable setting. doors in Qatar and is set to redefi ne al fresco dining experience, set Valenzuela, Executive Chef. long. Manko Doha off ers a dynamic Off ering a mix of indoor and the dining scene in the city. Guests in an upscale casual atmosphere “Manko Doha is a unique concept cocktail menu and unique Nikkei outdoor seating, and distinctive are invited to indulge in authentic combining Peruvian elements with that will see Doha’s fi nest people cuisine, a combination of Peruvian culinary experiences, the menu of Peruvian cuisine, a tantalising modern luxe decor. enjoying a distinctive venue – be and Japanese infl uenced dishes La Mar features a wide ranges of mix of infl uences from a variety it for casual after-work drinks, or – for a one-of-a-kind nightlife authentic, classic Peruvian dishes, of ethnic backgrounds found Manko Doha a great night out with friends, this experience. including the signature Cebiche’s, throughout Peru. The blending of Sophistication has a new will be the next destination for Causas, as well as Tiraditos. cultures from , China, and meaning with the opening of socialites to gather while enjoying La Mar To complete the experience, Spain mixed with Peru’s indigenous Manko Doha. Incorporating an a great evening over delicious food La Mar by Gastón Acurio, off ers La Mar’s comprehensive cocktail agriculture is what gives Peruvian ‘oh-so-chic’ Parisian fl air, plush and cocktails, topped with and an eclectic menu of Peruvian programme includes a list of cuisine its edge and makes it one setting, creative mixology, and spectacular ocean views,” added gastronomy for the fi rst time ever Peruvian specials, featuring of the best cuisines from around authentic Nikkei cuisine, Manko Tomas. 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Common household cleaners could make kids overweight

arly life exposure to same association with detergents or certain disinfectants used eco-friendly cleaners. at home could be making “We found that infants living in children overweight by households with disinfectants being altering the composition used at least weekly were twice as ofE their gut bacteria, suggests new likely to have higher levels of the gut research. microbes Lachnospiraceae at age Babies living in households that 3-4 months,” said Anita Kozyrskyj, used eco-friendly cleaners had Professor at the University of diff erent microbiota and were less Alberta in . likely to be overweight as toddlers, “When they were 3 years old, their showed the fi ndings published body mass index was higher than in Canadian Medical Association children not exposed to heavy home Journal. use of disinfectants as an infant,” For the study, the researchers Kozyrskyj said. analysed the gut fl ora of 757 infants “Those infants growing from the general population at age up in households with heavy 3-4 months and weight at ages 1 use of eco cleaners had much and 3 years, looking at exposure lower levels of the gut microbes to disinfectants, detergents and Enterobacteriaceae,” she said. eco-friendly products used in the Kozyrskyj suggests that the use home. of eco-friendly products may be The researchers looked at data Health Organisation growth charts of household disinfectants such The researchers also observed an linked to healthier overall maternal from the Canadian Healthy Infant for body mass index (BMI) scores. as multi-surface cleaners, which increase in Lachnospiraceae bacteria lifestyles and eating habits, Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Associations with altered gut showed lower levels of Haemophilus with more frequent cleaning with contributing in turn to the healthier birth cohort on microbes in infant fl ora in babies 3-4 months old and Clostridium bacteria but higher disinfectants. gut microbiomes and weight of their fecal matter. They used World were strongest for frequent use levels of Lachnospiraceae. They, however, did not fi nd the infants. — IANS

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

Aries, today a friend could introduce you to someone new and you might decide to do just that. An opportunity could pave the way friend today, Gemini, probably someone who works in a creative exciting who shares your interests and with whom you’ll talk for for new jobs you could do at home, in your own space, among your profession. If you’re currently romantically involved, this person hours. This could make you feel happy. You’ll certainly enjoy your own belongings. This could add to your sense of security. The only could become your best friend. If you’re unattached, sparks could day. If you want to stay in touch, don’t be afraid to exchange contact downside could be if you don’t make the eff ort, you might never fly between you and him or her. You could talk for hours and part information. Otherwise, you might lose track of your new friend. leave the house. Join a health club! unwillingly. Exchange contact information. You’ll be glad you did! Have you been considering working at home, Taurus? If so, today A visit to a sibling or neighbour could see you make a new Changes taking place at home could lead to more income, Cancer. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Perhaps a new housemate moves in, reducing your housing costs. you in the middle of an unexpected, interesting event, Leo. It may study astrology, numerology, alchemy, or some other occult science, Or you might even consider moving to a new place, perhaps one be a public gathering, like a fair, or an impromptu get-together, like Virgo. This may not be something that you’d normally consider, but that’s closer to where family members live or work. Whatever it is, a rally. Whatever it is, you and your friends could be transfixed by it. don’t let that hold you back. Your values have been shaken up lately it may not seem like much, but it should make a diff erence in your Make mental notes and then write down your impressions later. anyway, so make the most of the impulse now. It could transform financial situation in the long run. Go for it! you in a subtle way. Go for it! A walk through your neighbourhood, perhaps with friends, could put Some books you’ve been reading lately might excite your desire to Boredom might stimulate your rebellious streak today, Libra. You LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

could decide to forego your usual tasks and do something unusual information today, Scorpio. This could keep your mind buzzing for have been occurring in your life for a long time, and they continue or unexpected, such as skydiving or horseback riding. Don’t feel hours, particularly since you may also meet some interesting people today. They might involve group events or educational activities. guilty if you decide to do this. We all need to throw caution to the with whom you can discuss this subject for hours. Make the eff ort to This may be something you’ve anticipated for a long time. Your wind and go for some excitement occasionally. Follow your instincts take a walk and clear your head at some point during the day or else energy, enthusiasm, and excitement are high. You may be too and have fun! you might be too mentally charged up to sleep. restless to sit still. Try to get some exercise at some point. A class or lecture of some kind could bring you exciting new A journey may be in the works right now, Sagittarius. Many changes A change in career could be in the works for you, Capricorn. It CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

might be within the scope of your current job or an entirely new business-related, could come to you soon, Aquarius. A partner you today, Pisces. But it isn’t likely to stop you from working intently one. It’s definitely a change for the better. Don’t let insecurity or an might be involved. Your enthusiasm may be almost boundless, but and energetically on a project that fascinates you. This enterprise attachment to your current circumstances hold you back. Whatever remember that your physical energy isn’t. If you choose to travel could be personal or job related, but whatever it is, the turn it takes is opportunities appear at this time may not come around again for a right now, make sure you coddle yourself a little to avoid exhaustion. apt to surprise you. It might not be anything like what you’d planned! long while. Think about it carefully and then follow your heart. Otherwise, have fun! Go to it! An unexpected opportunity to go on a long journey, perhaps Too much hard work and stress could be taking a physical toll on 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. See struggling to cut in and 1. Scribbling notes about the outdo (7) pear mousse and the tongue 5. Of being swallowed by (9) the fish, were, or seemed, 2. Watch what you say! (3-4) frightened (7) 3. Hide in the stationer’s (9) 9. Questions the daily (5) 4. Every tree has had its top 10. Gathered, but not ruffled (9) lopped off (4) 11. Repeat the ‘Cheerio’ when I 5. Like the dull Miss White? (10) leave, running (2-4) 6. The question is, are we to 12. Get a lute and set about accommodate the lady? (5) teaching (8) 7. Take back again, over the 14. It reminds one of a dug-out, area (7) in ways (5) 8. Trick for which the man 15. Indebted to for a time and holds up the performing dog forced to protect (9) (5) 18. Catches up with and escorts 13. Oversee and don’t think across (9) much of (4,4,2) Answers 20. Silent, the animal turns on it 16. Have people understand (5) they’re not given tick? (3,6) Wordsearch Codeword 22. A very good one, or 17. Decide to stop me ringing in surpassing others (8) (9) 24. He reckons sister has her 19. The cost in old coinage, say heart in the right place (6) (7) 26. As holder, do contrive to 21. Heavens! Takes ages retain (9) arranging the flowers! (7) 27. It’s an animal, all right: a 22. Doesn’t bite, so yah to you! tailless pig (5) (5) 28. Infatuated by, we determined 23. To respond, go back on stage to capture (5,2) (5) 29. Are to grate the suet in: it’s 25. She’s a mother to the very simple (7) fatherless pair (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Just a few lines; 8 Down: 2 Unmoved; 3 Try; 4 Samoyed; 9 Stayers; 11 Covets; Fido; 5 Wish undone; 6 Inane; 13 Fuselage; 15 Nudes; 16 7 Emerald; 8 Second house; 10 Ordered; 18 Stand-in; 19 Misty; Sketchy meal; 12 Tessa; 14 Cold 21 Unreason; 23 Manage; 25 tongue; 17 Rumba; 18 Sirocco; Etching; 26 Illegal; 28 Jog one’s 20 Stagger; 22 Amigo; 24 Firm; memory. 27 Lam. 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Smallfoot is predictable but worth watching pilot who crash lands on the mountain. He tries By Katie Walsh to tell his village, though he’s rebuffed and outcast by the Stonekeeper (Common), who denies his assertion. So Migo hooks up with the f it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, as the saying secret Smallfoot Evidentiary Society, and they goes. That seems to be the approach taken go hunting for evidence of smallfoots. In a local by the screenwriters of the new animated village, Migo scoops up Percy (James Corden), feature Smallfoot. The story is actually an animal/adventure TV host who sees his own Bigfoot, but it hinges on a clever reversal opportunity in the encounter. Iof perspective, centring on a tribe of Yetis in Although Smallfoot is formulaic and the Himalayas who fear the dreaded unknown predictable, what sets it apart is its willingness creature known to them as Smallfoot. to dive into the themes of questioning blind faith The mysterious beings clad their feet in within small communities. The Stonekeeper leather cases with ridged soles. They carry rolls has great reason to keep the village isolated and of soft white paper in zippered satchels. That’s psychologically controlled with myth and legend right, Smallfoot is human, and the notion of – it keeps them safe, secure and to the status taking a storied monster like Bigfoot and making quo. But there’s no growth, no innovation, and him the hero, and humans the monster, is the Migo’s father, Dorgle (Danny DeVito), keeps fun of the movie, based on the book Yeti Tracks smashing his head into a gong every morning by Sergio Pablos. The film is co-written and co- because The Stonekeeper told him it makes directed by Karey Kirkpatrick (Over the Hedge), the sun rise. It’s actually a brilliant way to while Jason Reisig co-directs, with Clare Sera, teach younger audiences about fake news and John Requa, and Glenn Ficarra as co-writers. gaslighting at an early age. The story itself is one we’ve seen before, just The animated designs are gorgeous. The Yeti with a twist or two. Our hero, Migo (Channing characters are diverse in shape, pastel colour and Tatum), is a happy-go-lucky Yeti who loves his hair designs, and their goofy yet friendly forms small snowy village so much he sings a song are set against picturesque snowy mountain about the way it works in perfect harmony. Yes, landscapes and tangerine skies. It’s simple, you may be getting flashbacks to Where You Are but beautiful and effective, while the village is from Moana, or Belle from Beauty and the Beast, lovingly, busily rendered with detail. but Migo is far more loyally unquestioning and The songs, by Zendaya, who voices Meechee, and optimistic than his Disney counterparts. But pop stars like One Direction member Niall Horan as soon as you hear the song, we know where are a bit forgettable, but it’s rare to see a proper we’re going with Smallfoot — a young, but brave animated musical feature these days, and Smallfoot naif who loves their home will, by some turn of leans into that. Tatum also turns in a charming events, be thrust outside of their comfort zone, vocal performance as the bright-eyed Migo who discover something new, go on an adventure and learns what it means to think for himself. question everything they’ve ever known. And While Smallfoot follows a familiar path, it’s that’s exactly what happens. what it does with the journey that makes it Migo has a chance encounter with a smallfoot worth watching. – TNS Old West gets a new twist in The Sisters Brothers

realised detail, a horse on fi re, galloping to threats and enticements along the way. By Michael Phillips his death. Nonetheless, they remain in the Is Audiard’s movie a revisionist Western? I’m employ of a shadowy fi gure known only as the not sure that label means anything anymore. So Commodore. much dark-hued, deromanticised mythology loody, sentimental and shrewdly Their latest assignment requires them to of the Old West has sprung up in long-form acted, The Sisters Brothers opens hunt down a chemist (Riz Ahmed) who has television in the advent of Deadwood, it’s with a conspicuous bang and then discovered a way to locate gold in riverbeds all misleading to characterise anything new as clip-clops along a winding path, over the West. This miraculous invention poses revisionist. It’s just as crazy to paint all John alternating between sibling-rivalry a threat to the mining companies. Another man Ford Westerns as simple, black-and-white Bwisecracks and wry observations of a rapidly in the Commodore’s employ, an Eastern dandy morality tales, or to lump an Anthony Mann changing mid-19th century frontier full of (Jake Gyllenhaal), is sent on ahead of the Sisters creation such as The Naked Spur in with startling new inventions. The toothbrush, for boys to fi nd and befriend the chemist until the Howard Hawks’ Red River. example. Or fl ush toilets. The way John C. Reilly killers arrive. By the 1970s the Western genre had fallen regards such wonders, you’re reminded of just But the chemist’s idealistic talk of a into facetiousness and couldn’t get up. how good he can be doing the simplest things. shining utopian community intrigues the (That’s a generalisation, but I’ll go with it.) Reilly plays Eli Sisters, the naive, responsible Gyllenhaal character, and by the time Reilly At its most antic, The Sisters Brothers recalls one of the title duo. His alcoholic, dangerously and Phoenix get there, The Sisters Brothers such ’70s follies as The Missouri Breaks in touchy brother, Charlie, is portrayed by Joaquin has turned into a series of best-laid plans its reverence for creative actors given all the Phoenix. “We’re good at what we do,” Charlie gone astray. The material comes from a book room in the world to establish a rapport. reminds Eli early on, by which time it’s already by Canadian novelist Patrick DeWitt, and Reilly and Phoenix make for the best possible clear these siblings need a break – from their the fi lm version marks the English-language screen company under the material’s half- job, from their line of work, from the shadow debut of French director Jacques Audiard kidding, half-serious circumstances. These cast by their drunken lout of a father. (A Prophet, Dheepan). He fi lmed this loping “saddlesore Sancho Panzas,” as Robbie The Sisters brothers kill for a living. The yarn, set in 1851 Oregon and California, Collin put it in the London Telegraph, also fi lm’s opening nighttime ambush reveals their against the landscapes of Romania and Spain. suggest a Wild West riff on Rosencrantz and lack of fi nesse; strikingly photographed by Quite deliberately, it all feels a little off -kilter. Guildenstern are Dead, with Eli and Charlie cinematographer Benoit Debie, the melee leads Nobody quite knows where they’re going in wondering where they fi t into the story pulling to a burning barn, and in one bizarre, digitally The Sisters Brothers, or how they’ll react to them forward. – Chicago Tribune/TNS Thursday, September 27, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Industry no more stuck on one hero, heroine stories: Divya

true stories. I am glad that people are accepting non-fi ction fi lms and are keen to hearing more untold true stories. We have so many stories THANKFUL: Lady Gaga says she scattered around us and through fi lms, we is thankful to Bradley Cooper for get an opportunity to convey those stories to supporting her during the shooting of people. This is one of the beautiful changes our A Star Is Born. cinema has witnessed.” Divya has appeared in more than 100 movies Lady Gaga says becoming of diff erent genres and languages. This year, actress a childhood dream she won a National Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 2017 fi lm Irada. Singer-actress Lady Gaga has revealed For her, the National Award acts as a source that she always dreamt of being an of inspiration as it inspires her to do good work actress. everyday. Gaga spoke about her acting dreams “I am honoured that the nation has at the premiere of her forthcoming fi lm appreciated my work and felicitated me with A Star Is Born, reports eonline.com. the award. I am humbled that people accept me Talking about the fi lm and the team, in all kinds of roles. I am gratifi ed after winning Gaga said: “The most challenging part the National Award and I want to continue of this process for me was being as doing good work for my people,” Divya added. vulnerable as the character needed... The Veer-Zaara and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag but Bradley Cooper (co-star) made me actress is a writer too. In 2017, she launched feel so comfortable. her fi rst book Me and Ma and she is now in “He challenged me in ways I’ve the process of writing her second book, to be never been challenged before and I am published next year. so so grateful to him for that.” Born in Punjab, Divya has also maintained Gaga has also featured in fi lms like her link with her roots as she has worked in Machete Kills and Sin City: Dame to Kill Punjabi movies like Shaheed-e- Mohabbat and For. – IANS Des Hoya Pardes. She will next be seen hosting a Punjabi chat show. “The format of the show is quite similar to Ellen DeGeneres scares actor Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate. It will be Modern Family cast an interactive Punjabi show which will focus on the prevailing social issues.” The cast of Modern Family was given Be it Hindi or Punjabi – for Divya, language a pre-Halloween fright courtesy TV is not a barrier. She has also acted in Nepali personality Ellen DeGeneres. movie Basanti and tried her hand in a The incident happened when Ed CANDID: Divya Dutta says now filmmakers are producing content-driven films. Malayalam fi lm titled Twinkle Twinkle Little O’Neill, Sofi a Vergara, Julie Bowen, Star. Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, are producing content-driven fi lms. We are The actor said: “Be it Punjabi cinema or Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, By Simran Sethi looking into more diff erent and diverse stories. Marathi or Malayalam cinema, now regional Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould and Rico It is a beautiful time for fi lmmaking right now,” cinema is growing beautifully. People are liking Rodriguez appeared on The Ellen Divya said. regional fi lms. One will be amazed to see the DeGeneres Show on Tuesday. ational Award-winning actress Having featured in the latest release Manto stuff regional fi lm industries are producing.” During the interview, DeGeneres Divya Dutta, who turned 41 on and the short fi lm Plus Minus, Divya is Divya, who made her debut with the fi lm shared a video of Stonestreet scaring Tuesday, has been a part of the garnering a lot of positive response from the Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna in 1994, still the cast on the set of the sitcom, fi lm industry for over two decades, audience for her roles in the fi lms. feels she is a little girl who has just begun her reports ew.com. and she says stories have evolved She said: “I am overwhelmed with the career. In the footage, the actor is seen Na whole lot from being centred around just one responses I am getting for my roles. It always “I am on role reversal. It feels I am reversing hiding in the parking lot of the hero and heroine. feels good when someone appreciates my my journey. All my friends are saying that I production and shouting “boo!” as “Industry is no more stuck to typical one acting. am still a 16-year-old girl. I feel it is just the Bowen and O’Neil arrive for work. He hero and one heroine fi lms. Now, fi lmmakers “Both Manto and Plus Minus are based on beginning.... and there is more to go.” – IANS also sneaks into the make-up trailer, causing Vergara to shriek. When he does the same to Burrell, however, he Dues must be given as per “In the past too, I have made my remains unfazed, simply reacting with, merit, not gender: SRK stance on equality of genders clear. “Hey, Eric”, without looking up. I strongly believe dues meted out In a later segment, DeGeneres Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, should be according to merit and gives the entire cast a jump, having who feels “swept off ” his feet by not gender. Both genders have their someone in a clown costume emerge women, believes in gender equality. own plus and minus points, though from a box as the group assembles for a He says people must be given their I love the women who make work photograph. due according to merit and not on so beautiful. The special episode also looked back the basis of their gender. “Women make you think, and at 10 years of the Modern Family, which The third edition of the Lux make you want to be a better is aired in India on Star World. – IANS Golden Rose Awards, to be held person and for ages, and even now later this year, has extended its sadly, they do not get the dues or stage to the global movement for credit they deserve. Often they are gender equality, UN’s HeForShe. served the raw deal, which is unfair The gala will pledge solidarity of for the whole society,” the 52-year- male members of the fi lm fraternity old star said in a statement. with their female counterparts The actor, who has featured and celebrate their presence and in a string of romantic, action immense contribution. and emotional dramas on the big Shah Rukh, who features in a fi lm screen, enjoys a huge female fan wherein he walks down a glorious following across the world. COMEDIAN: Ellen DeGeneres scared cinematic lane of iconic Lux divas To that, he says, “On celluloid I the cast team when they appeared on – from Sharmila Tagore to Kareena have swept many women off their her TV show recently. Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt – has feet, but in reality, women tend to ADVOCATE: Shah Rukh Khan says often women are served a raw deal, spoken about the pay gap. sweep me off my feet.” – IANS which is unfair for the whole society. 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2018 COMMUNITY Blockbuster Kannada movie releasing soon in Doha

an edge over the run-of-the-mill tales. This is one sweet outing, if you like to watch cinema as a holistic experience and not as just a two-hour-plus getaway. The sociological message it narrates is real and could be relevant to any town in the border of any Indian state where language can be at risk because of man-made boundaries.” Subramanya, who is also a known social worker in Qatar, said, “I have taken one step ahead from my daily routine and took a decision to serve my community in a unique way. I try to provide entertainment to the community by bringing in kannada movies to Qatar.” He added, “I have so far screened14 movies in three years.There are around 25,000 Kannadigas living in Qatar and my moto is to provide them a source of entertainment and make them feel at home.” “The movies already screened in Qatar includes, Rangitaranga, Kotigobba 2, Dodmane huduga, ACTION: The film deals with the condition of Kannada schools in the border of and Kerala states, and the language struggles faced by young Chowka, Hebbuli, Rajakumara, students. Photos supplied Ondu Motteya Kathe, Are Marler, Kappitota, Very good 10/10, Kirik He added, “The fi lm deals with Kannada medium school. The Sapta, Mahendra, Atish, Chirag, party, Chamaka Kannada Movie, By Mudassir Raja the condition of Kannada schools in school is suddenly shut down by Sampath, and Prakruthi lend good Tagaru, and Ondalla eradalla, he the border of Karnataka and Kerala greedy government offi cials, that support.” noted. states, and the language struggles leads to agitation by the Kannada The director further said, He added that release of eed a break from your faced by young students. A real-life population. The children take it “Vasuki Vaibhav’s compositions Kannada movies in Qatar brings humdrum routine? incident that took place in 2007, upon themselves to ensure that lend the right mood to the fi lm, the expatriates from Karnataka The summer is a which is relevant even today, they reopen their school and seek while Cinematographer Venkatesh together. It provides an opportunity busy time, sure, turned out to be my inspiration the help of a person from Mysuru to Anguraj captured the beauty of the for them to meet each other and typically full of sun for the fi lm. The fi lm captures fi ght their case”, director shares. border area. The fi lm features an socialise. He said that he is happy Nbut now since the sand part, the heart and soul of Kasaragod, About the cast of the movie, issue handled sensitively without and satisfi ed with the response of well-earned holidays, is over, where people from Karnataka are he said, “A number of young boys being preachy.” the kannadigas to the earlier movies especially after when the schools struggling to keep their mother and girls are a part of the cast, but Talking to Community, and expects that the upcoming have reopened, the busy academic tongue alive.” Anant Nag, who plays a key role, Subramanya Hebbagelu, who movie will also have a great year is underway. But we know “The fi lm begins with an have stood out for his performance. has regularly been distributing reception here. He noted that the you’ve exhausted all your week introduction to the quirky Pramod Shetty, a Yakshagana Kannada movies in Qatar, Kannada movies provide a golden and the cinema beckons. The characters of the town. There are artiste and a parent to a student said, “Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale opportunity to the expatriates to Indian expatriates, especially from a bunch of children who lead their also justifi es his character. Other Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai promote their native language and Southern State of Karnataka, living carefree lives while also trying to characters including Prakash is not an edgy commercial fi lm, culture among their children in in Qatar are about to have a special study in their government-aided Tuminad, child artiste, Ranjan, but it does have scenes that have Qatar. treat with movie Sarkari Hi. Pra. Sha. Kasaragod, directed by Rishab Shetty, releasing this October 5. The fi rst show will take place at Asian Town Plaza Cinema Hall Screen-4, West End Park, near Grandmall and cricket stadium, Industrial Area at 5:30pm. Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shale- Kasaragod is running successfully across India and other GCC countries. The critics have already called the movie a blockbuster. While talking to Community, Shetty spilled some beans over the intricate details of the movie and the process of its making. “The fi lm opened with excellent reviews. So far, it has managed to do wonderful on the box offi ce.The fi lm is primarily about schoolchildren but it also deals with sociological PROMOTING: Subramanya Hebbagelu, has regularly been repercussions of minority voices distributing Kannada movies in Qatar to promote the language and being suppressed,” said Shetty culture. SPOTLIGHT: Still from the movie scene.