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Pictures show children studying in the school started by Akhuwat-e-Awam, a group run by Education City students.

local university student has finances to open a second school this received the Hamad bin summer. Khalifa University award “We are recognised by the govern- Afor best service organisa- ment of Pakistan as an official educa- tion after creating a student-run tion institution,” added Yasin. “When group that has successfully overseen we think the model can be duplicated the education of underprivileged chil- easily, we will try to replicate at a dren in Pakistan through a wholly very quick pace, perhaps every four volunteer-led school. or five months. This is essentially Haroon Yasin is a freshman at the work and purpose of the club at Georgetown University and founded Georgetown,” he said. Akhuwat-e-Awam. The name in Persian During a successful pen pal cam- means ‘Brotherhood of the People.’ paign between the multinational club The founding members of members at Georgetown and students Akhuwat-e-Awam are students at at the Akhuwat-e-Awam school, his- the Georgetown and Carnegie-Mellon torical realities reared their heads campuses in Education City. It soon and a young student’s parents with- became clear to them that opening drew their child from the primary their own primary school in a com- school due to the nationality of the plex environment overseas required student’s pen pal. The Georgetown a committed and dedicated body to club put the pen pal programme on oversee administration, curriculum- hold to allow time to analyse the reali- related issues and any planning of ties on the ground and to assess the future projects. challenges the school faces. With the goal of meeting these “When the first school opened, I needs, Yasin and 19 other Georgetown “In Pakistan, in December 2011, we The school provides books, note- wasn’t in Qatar. I had just finished students started a campus service opened our first school,” said Yasin. books, pencils and food to all chil- my high school, and was on a gap year. organisation of the same name to “It is entirely student-led. So far we dren who enrol. The language of The idea had been discussed in my supervise Akhuwat-e-Awam’s ambi- have educated 70 children at the pri- instruction is English. Following close group of friends, but we had not tious plans to provide education cen- mary level for over a year. The club at the success of the first school, the had the entire plan mapped out since tres in Pakistani communities where Georgetown handles all the adminis- Georgetown club has found an it seemed like such a difficult initia- none previously existed. trative affairs of the school.” additional location and secured the tive to start and sustain,” said Yasin. PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 3

The idea came from observing Bheka Sayeidan, a rundown slum community right next to the area where the student lived, in the capital of Pakistan. “This village sits in the middle of a posh locality in Islamabad, and yet has poverty that reaches astonishing levels,” said the student. Children in the area were badly affected by poverty. Seeing this, Yasin and his friends had always wanted to set up an institution that would not only provide them English-medium education, which was out of reach for them, but also offer them medical aid and food, given that many of the children were anaemic. The entrepreneurs got their most important breakthrough when they were able to raise QR780. The amount was imme- diately used to rent a building in the slum community, lay some carpets and put up blackboards in it, and buy some second-hand books for the children who were going to be enrolled. “As the donations started rolling in, we decided to open the doors of the building to the community. On the first day we expected a total of around 30 children. However, more than a 100 walked in, with their parents in tow,” recalled the student. As the school started getting media coverage, the volunteer team also increased in number. Students from universities and high schools joined, becoming makeshift teachers. At one time, the functional volunteer staff swelled to around 60 people. It is now more than one and a half years since the first school started. A heartening aspect of the effort is that pro- viding all these facilities to 70 children for a year cost only $2,800. In Doha, Yasin put together another group that manages the school’s administrative needs while the rest of the volun- teers in Pakistan manage the school and assist the teachers. “It is certainly not easy keeping in constant touch with the There are people in collaborators in Pakistan. On many occasions, our responses this club who have have been delayed, or put into effect after a long period of time due to the slow nature of communication. This is what the ability to rapidly we’re looking to improve in the future,” admitted the student. Some of the volunteers from Georgetown are in Pakistan. replicate this model in At one point, 80 to 90 volunteers in all were involved with their hometowns and the project. The group’s current goal is to spread the word and attract more volunteers. Their Facebook page has helped communities. If we can with this. acquire and manage Following his experience so far, the award-winning student is willing to replicate the model elsewhere. The members the relevant resources, of the club at Georgetown study the model of the school in the initiative can spread weekly meetings with the goal of opening more such schools in other locations. A second school will open in Pakistan this even faster. We realised summer. very early that it wasn’t “There are people in this club who have the ability to rap- idly replicate this model in their hometowns and communi- the money that would ties. If we can acquire and manage the relevant resources, keep us running in the initiative can spread even faster,” Yasin said. “We realised very early that it wasn’t the money that the long term, but the would keep us running in the long term, but the people,” he people. concluded. Haroon Yasin The Peninsula 4 PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 CAMPUS

MES School holds investiture ceremony

MES Indian School held an investiture ceremony for student council officials for the academic year 2013-2014 at the KG Auditorium of the school recently. The inductees include school appointees and prefects, club secretaries, campus care force leaders, scouts and guides, cubs and bulbuls from all the sections of the school. The student officials include Suhail Subair, Senior Head Boy; Gollapudi Sai Spandana, Senior Head Girl; Gopalan Sunil, Junior Head Boy; and Harikriti Murali, Junior Head Girl. For the CBSE-i section, Adil Haris was inducted as the Head Boy while Fouziya Solanki was appointed Head Girl. Suhail Subair led the oath-taking, which reaffirmed the dedication and determina- tion of the new student officials.

DPS-MIS band rocks at Toastmasters meet

The annual Toastmasters conference was held in the DPS-MIS auditorium. The DPS middle school orchestra was invited to perform live in the morning segment of the event. Their enthralling performance was applauded by the audience. The band also played during Banner March. About 700 attendees, including dignitaries from different parts of the world and reputed Toastmasters from Qatar appreciated their talent and congratulated them on their perform- ance. The school band consisted of Kaustab Bhattachary, Rishika Madineni, Rashi Chhajer, Aayush Rajput, Akshita Shankar, Divyam Sharma, Nachiket Sanjay, Sahil Kaul, Varghese George and Rohan Madineni.

Social activist speaks at SIS

Shantiniketan Indian School recently organised an interactive session for students with K Ajitha, a popular social activist who fought for women’s rights through her organisation Anweshi. She made the children, especially girls, aware of their rights and freedoms. She called for a world which handles the social issues of women sensibly and works for the uplift of people. She also brought to the attention of the audience other burning issues and social evils like dowry, women’s safety and dis- crimination against women. The principal-in-charge, Shihabudheen, presided over the function. COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 5 ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge draws hundreds of youth

undreds of young football enthusiasts took part in Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s first ‘Passport Hto Passion’ challenge at the Museum of Islamic Art Park last weekend, with the promise of several more events to look forward to in the weeks ahead. Youngsters between the ages of five and 15 years came out in full force as they attempted to complete a series of skills tests that were specifically designed to teach essential Bollywood teamwork and footballing skills, such as agility and goal- A young boy taking keeping strategies. Dressed in bright football jerseys, young part in one of the players tested their coordination by moving swiftly through challenges. actor to crown the first of a sequence of challenges, before learning to pass with accuracy and maintain possession of the ball. with the nation’s rapid speed of growth.” May Queen In the remaining tests, coaches gave He added, “Through the partnership with participants tips on how to retain con- FC Barcelona, we would like to highlight our ollywood actor Aftab trol of the ball and how to use their commitment to achieving the mission of Qatar Shivdasani (pictured) will be head to score goals. There was plenty Foundation, which is to motivate and develop the Bflying to Qatar to crown the of amusement as young football play- skills of individuals and communities across the 13th May Queen. The Goan Welfare ers tried to keep possession of the world. This programme will transfer to youth Association (GWA) is gearing up to ball with their head, feet and body. essential footballing skills that can help them tap host the 13th Annual May Queen Dozens of players embraced the chal- into their unlimited potential and achieve what- Ball on May 9 at the Radisson Blu lenge with determination and demon- ever dreams they may have.” Doha, from 8.30pm onwards. strated their enthusiasm for the sport. The ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge is part “The highlight of the event will be The family-friendly atmosphere was of an ongoing series of activities within the crowning of the 13th May Queen by ideal for younger children who were Rashed Al Qurese ‘Passion Drives Us All’ initiative that is designed Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani eager to show off their technical abili- around Qatar Foundation’s partnership with and there are many prizes — gold, ties of coordination and accuracy, while FC Barcelona. In keeping with the programme’s pearls, airline tickets, free accommo- practicing their keepie-up skills with objective to reach out to young people from across dation in five-star hotels, electronic professional coaches. the country, the weekend sessions will be held items and many more — to be won, The Qatar Foundation–FC Barcelona partnership is dedi- from 3pm to 6pm in various locations around Doha in order said” GWA president Simon D’Silva. cated to encouraging people the world over to follow their to engage the local community in football activities and A music group from Goa, passions through the pursuit of excellence in sports and professional coaching sessions. Forefront, DJ Glorio and compere education. By passing on many of the positive values that The next ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge will be held at Updesh Swar will be part of the sport can instil in youth of all ages, Qatar Foundation and Aspire Park on May 3 and 4, when youngsters will again have event. Indian Ambassador Sanjiv FCB are eager to foster a spirit of teamwork and healthy, the opportunity to learn fundamental skills that can help Arora will be the chief guest. active lifestyles. them rise to any challenge with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. The event is open to people of all Rashed Al Qurese, Qatar Foundation’s Deputy Director The challenge will culminate in a grand finale at the nationalities and tickets are priced of Communication, said, “Qatar Foundation recognises Awsaj Academy pitch in Qatar Foundation in late May. at QR150 per person and QR100 per the significance of involving the younger generation in Any sport and football enthusiast who is between five and child (aged five to 12 years). Tickets all kinds of sporting activities, given its major impact on 15 years of age is invited to attend and try to complete the are available at Lamudi Gift Shop, their physical and intellectual health. We aim to facilitate series of skills tests. At every event, participants will receive Radisson Blu Doha. For more infor- sports events for youth of all ages across Qatar to par- a custom-made ‘Passport to Passion’ and be given ‘success mation, call 55550491 or 66828980. ticipate and engage in, since this will help us achieve our stamps’ upon completion of each activity. The Peninsula mission of establishing a healthy society that can keep up The Peninsula

Qatar Steel officials inside Qatar Steel takes part in 8th their stall at the exhibition. World Chambers Congress s part of its initiatives to extend bin Hasan Al Muraikhi, Director and its international network, General Manager, Qatar Steel, said AQatar Steel participated in the the World Chambers Congress was 8th World Chambers Congress, which considered an international forum for was held at Qatar National Convention chamber leaders to share best-practice Center. experiences, exchange insights, develop The year’s biggest international networks, address the latest business gathering of chamber and business issues affecting their communities, and leaders was held under the theme, learn about new areas of innovation “Opportunities for all”, and it was from chambers around the world. hosted by the International Chamber Al Muraikhi added that the World of Commerce in partnership with the Chambers Congress offered opportu- Qatar Chamber. The congress is held nities for business meetings and net- every two years in a different part of working between delegates, exhibitors the world, and it was held for the first and business leaders. time in the Middle East this year. Ali The Peninsula 6 PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 MARKETPLACE

onsolidated Gulf Company Red Bull BC One (CGC), the distributor for Nokia phones in Qatar, has CGC expands Cexpanded its Nokia Windows celebrates Phone 8 portfolio with the launch of Nokia Lumia 520 and Nokia Lumia 720. Nokia Lumia 10th birthday Anil Mahajan, COO, CGC, stated: “The launch of Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia portfolio ed Bull BC One returns to the 520 marks a welcome new addition to the Middle East and Africa where Nokia Lumia family of smartphones in Rlocal cyphers will take place Qatar. These devices are among the per- in various cities all over the world fect choice for people looking to upgrade and will land in Qatar on May 3. The to a Lumia Windows Phone and want- World tour’s competition will be spe- ing a taste of some of that high-end cial this year since Red Bull BC One innovation.” is celebrating its 10th birthday. “The new line-up of Nokia Lumia Red Bull BC One Qatar Cypher will devices offers compelling evidence of take place at Winter Wondeland Ice Nokia’s philosophy that buying an afford- Rink Arena, City Center Mall, Qatar able smartphone shouldn’t mean com- on Friday, May 3 at 7pm. This event promising on the experience. They are will grant Qatar the chance to com- affordable devices that offer the unique pete at the regional qualifiers in Egypt features that everyone loves about Lumia and try to qualify to the grand finale – beautiful design, extraordinary imag- in South Korea by the end of the year. ing, great tools for location and naviga- The Middle Eastern and African tion, stellar accessories and wonderful tour started from South Africa on apps,” said Tom Farrell, Vice President, April 20 and will visit the Sultanate of Nokia Middle East. Oman, Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Bahrain, group pictures with a single click allow- Carl Zeiss optics are designed to deliver Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, NOKIA LUMIA 520 ing users to choose the best expression bright, clear pictures day and night, while Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. Each The Nokia Lumia 520 is Nokia’s most for the perfect shot or even remove the HD-quality, wide-angle front-facing local winner of the 14 stops will affordable Windows Phone 8 smart- people altogether, while the ‘Panorama’ camera makes taking pictures with qualify to the regional qualifiers to phone, delivering experiences normally lens provides an easy way to capture friends and video calling more enjoy- be hosted in Cairo where 16 B-Boys, only found in high-end smartphones, super-wide-angled photos of any beau- able. The Lumia 720 also packs Nokia’s including 2 Wild Cards, that will be such as the same digital camera lenses tiful scene. best front-facing camera. In addition, given to Moroccan B-boy Lil Zoo and found on the flagship Nokia Lumia 920, Music lovers can make most out of 4.3” ClearBlack Gorilla Glass 2.0 display Algerian B-boy Chakal, will undergo Nokia Music for free music out of the box their Lumia devices with the newly intro- also boosts visibility from different and breakdance duals in order to qualify and even offline, and the HERE location duced Nokia Music which allows users to wider angles. to the world finals in Seoul. navigation suite. A four inch touchscreen stream unlimited music for free without The smartphone comes with Nokia Red Bull BC One’s local stop in makes for a more immersive content ads or sign in. Users can even download Music, the HERE location navigation Qatar is held for the second year in a experience than can usually be found at their favourite playlists to listen offline. suite, and the option to add wireless row in cooperation with Renaissance this price. The Nokia Lumia 520 comes in four charging with a snap-on wireless charg- Hotel. The judging panel will con- The Nokia Lumia 520’s five-megapixel colours, including yellow, red, black and ing cover. The Nokia Lumia 720 is also sist of B-boys Lilou, Lamine, and autofocus camera adds a touch of fun to white and will be available for QR680. the first to have curved glass at this price Pelezinho, who will evaluate the can- taking pictures with Nokia’s digital cam- point and its polycarbonate unibody feels didates based on 3 main factors: tech- era lenses. ‘Cinemagraph’ brings pictures NOKIA LUMIA 720 smooth and almost completely seamless. nique, innovation, and danceflow. to life with animation and allows users The Nokia Lumia 720 delivers a high The Nokia Lumia 720 comes in the The Peninsula to easily share on Facebook, Twitter or end camera performance at a mid-range white and yellow colours, and will be via email. ‘Smart Shoot’ takes multiple price point. A large f/1.9 aperture and available for QR1250. The Peninsula

QP, Total conduct exercise to test coordination efficiency

atar Petroleum (QP) in partnership with The exercise involved the participation of QP’s ensure that our emergency systems effective and Total E&P Qatar recently organised a joint Halul emergency response team and Total E&P updated. We designed this exercise to implement Qlarge-scale exercise to test their inter- Qatar. the worst-case scenarios, and we have ascertained vention and coordination efficiency in case of an Following the drill, Mohamed Basser, Health, that we can react to such situations in the safest unforeseen emergency event. Safety and Environment Manager of Total E&P and most efficient way.” This “Alpha Exercise,” which was held in Halul Qatar, commented: “We are satisfied to have coor- The next joint large-scale exercise involving QP Island, depicted a scenario involving a gas release dinated with Qatar Petroleum for this large-scale and Total E&P Qatar teams will focus on an envi- leading to a huge explosion and fire, thus resulting exercise, as we need to continuously test the safety ronmental scenario. in injury. and efficiency of our emergency processes, and also The Peninsula HEALTH PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 7 Tabata metes out fitness in short, repeated flashes

By Dorene Internicola

or people who are too bored or busy to spend an hour on a treadmill an exercise regime that was developed for athletes but is being taught Fin gyms may help to build fitness in less time. The Tabata Protocol is a four-minute regime that measures fitness in seconds — 20 seconds of full-out work followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated eight times. Although it can boost fitness levels of the healthy and time-pressed, experts say it is not for everybody and should not be done every day. “Tabata is about all-out maximum effort,” said Jessica Smith, a Miami-based fitness expert and Tabata coach, adding it is a good workout in a shorter amount of time, especially for people who don’t have hours to spend at the gym. “The intensity has to be high to get the benefits, but you don’t want to do it too often.” The Tabata Protocol was developed by Dr Izumi Tabata after the Japanese scientist conducted tests on two groups of athletes, comparing moderate intensity training with high intensity interval training (HIIT). He found that short bursts of highly intense exercise were at least as effective as hours of steady moderate training. While Tabata falls under HIIT, its preset work-to- rest ratio is more specific, and usually more demanding, than other interval workouts, which can encompass anything from boot camps to circuits. “HIIT has more leeway,” said Smith. “The intervals can be longer.” The Tabata Protocol can be followed with kettlebells or on treadmills. Rachel Buschert, who leads a Tabata group fitness class at an Equinox gym in New York, follows the pro- tocol as closely as she can in a group fitness setting. “The idea is to tax your body in 20 seconds,” she explained. The high intensity work, which often consists of proven effective in improving athletic performance definitely not for the beginner, but for the experienced push-ups, squat thrusts and jumps, fills about 20 min- and enhancing weight loss. and even advanced exerciser. Dizziness and shortness utes of the 45-minute class. The rest is recovery, warm “During high-intensity intervals the heart rate goes of breath are two quick indicators that people overdo- up and cool down. really high and remains high even during the rest peri- ing it. For general fitness, a Tabata class twice a week is ods,” he said. Kelly advocates a well-rounded program, especially recommended, but should not be done on consecutive “Various hormones kick in that build muscles and for the non-athlete. days. Buschert recommends people who try Tabata burn fat.” “Harder or more is only better up to a point,” he start from a base of aerobic fitness. HIIT also pushes the anaerobic threshold, the level explained. “Do other things. Maintain flexibility, main- “If you can’t do one push-up, how can you do 20?” she of exercise intensity at which lactic acid builds up in tain good joint mobility. Do resistance to strengthen said. “This is for that person who wants to up the ante.” the body faster than it can be cleared away, to enable muscles. Do longer aerobics. Build your aerobic base Mark P Kelly, an exercise physiologist with the the exerciser to perform at even higher intensity. first.” American Council on Exercise, said HIIT has been Kelly said the Tabata Protocol, while effective, is Reuters

eb-based programmes Participants in Second Life create are the new effective virtual representations of themselves, measures in weight Web-based programmes called “avatars”, which can interact Wloss and weight man- with other “avatars” and navigate agement, according to a study. for weight loss through the virtual world of Second Weight loss is a topic of concern Life. for nearly 36 percent of Americans In a study released in the new issue was significantly greater for face- Voice communication is accom- who are considered obese. There are of the Journal of Nutrition Education to-face compared to virtual reality, plished via headset, which allows for many barriers that can interfere with and Behavior, investigators from the weight maintenance was significantly person-to-person and group interac- weight loss. University of Kansas Medical Center better for virtual reality.” tion. Education and training takes For those attending face-to-face continue to explore alternative weight The virtual reality weight main- place on an “island”, which is pur- weight loss programmes, barriers can management delivery methods to tenance programme was conducted chased from Second Life and provides include travel, conflict with work and eliminate some of these barriers. using Second Life, a web-based virtual restricted group access to the nutri- home, need for child care, and loss of Debra Sullivan, lead investigator, reality environment available to the tion education and training area. anonymity. says: “Although we found weight loss public. IANS 8 PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 MOVIE PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 9

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Family more important: Kate Winslet Iron Man 3 rules Never thought I’d come this ctress Kate Winslet said her family life is much more important to her than acting. far, says Aamir Khan A Winslet, who has 12-year-old daughter Mia from her marriage to director Jim Threapleton, and son Joe with ex-husband Sam Mendes, world, Pain & amir Khan, a filmmaker, said she doesn’t struggle as much with balancing her career who com- and family life. Gain Apleted 25 “My greatest strength is my ability to bounce back. I’ve got a really years in film- over-packed brain, there’s always so much to do,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted takes US dom yesterday, Winslet as saying. attributes this “But my children are my life and acting is something that I just do success to the sometimes,” she said. mistakes he made Last month Winslet insisted that the past four years including her split over the years. from Mendes in 2010 and marriage to Ned Rocknroll in December last One of the most has given her much-needed clarity about life. respected and “I’ve really learned a great deal about myself in the last four years, in versatile actors of particular. I think I can see more clearly now — about how the pattern of his generation, he past experiences has shaped who I am, and the characters I have played admits when he and I’m grateful for that,” she added. started, he never thought he would come this far. “I have had unsuccessful films, but I learned a lot Paris Jackson reunites from those films. I give my failures as much importance as my success,” Aamir said at a press conference Monday to celebrate his silver jubilee in with mom on 15th b’day the industry. His debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak came out on April 29 in 1988 ate legendary musician and turned out to be a game changer at the box office, which was reeling Michael Jackson’s daughter under hackneyed plots and flops. LParis has reportedly reu- A fresh film with fresh faces brought in a breath of fresh air. If the nited with her mother on her 15th beautifully stitched romantic saga launched Aamir Khan in filmdom, it birthday. also introduced Mansoor Khan as a director and gave Juhi Chawla her due. Paris turned 15 on April 3 and If the story was fresh, so was the music of the movie that is still reme- according to reports, she cel- bered for lilting numbers like Gazab ka hai din, Akele hain to kya gum hai ebrated her birthday with mother and Papa kehte hain, which were picturised in a completely different style. Debbie Rowe, 54, at a restaurant in Two-and-half decades ago, Aamir was not sure about how his career California. For the first time, Paris would shape up. hugged her mother since the super- “When I was new, I didn’t know where my career will go. Initially, my star’s ex-wife gave up rights to her films were not even successful, but then I learned a lot from my mistakes,” BY DAVID GERMAIN as a toddler. Anthony Mackie knocked off Tom opening,” said Don Harris, Paramount’s said the 48-year-old whose Love Love Love, Deewana Mujhsa Nahin etc had “When I’m with my mom, we don’t Cruise’s sci-fi adventure Oblivion after head of distribution. “You see what a bombed at the box office. have security with us, which is nice,” ron Man 3 was the heavy-lifter at a week in the No. 1 spot. Universal’s director really in his prime, at the top “When my three-four films were not successful, I decided I won’t sign thesun.co.uk quoted Paris as saying. theatres with a colossal overseas Oblivion slipped to second-place with of his game, can do with a small budget, a film for money, a big banner or a specific person. I decided I will listen debut that overshadowed a gang of $17.4m , raising its domestic total to what he can make a movie look like.” to my heart. That is why I started doing less films. I have followed this till Imercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy $64.7m. Oblivion was down a fairly steep 53 date,” said the actor who made his mark with his work in Raja Hindustani, pre-summer weekend at the domestic Lionsgate’s all-star nuptial com- percent from the movie’s $37.1m domes- Sarfarosh and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. box office. edy The Big Wedding tanked at No. 4 tic debut the previous weekend. When he cut down on his assignments, Aamir admits he became butt The Marvel Studios superhero sequel with just $7.5m. The ensemble cast Overseas, Oblivion took in $12.8m to of a joke. Clint Eastwood’s dreams starring Robert Downey Jr got a head- includes Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, lift its international haul to $134.1m and “The way I used to work was different from the industry’s norms. People start on its domestic launch next Friday Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon and worldwide total to just under $200m. used to laugh at me and thought that I won’t be able to stick for long,” said of making films at 105 with a $195.3m opening in 42 overseas Katherine Heigl, but the movie was Hollywood’s domestic downturn con- Aamir who not only proved naysayers wrong, but also earned the tag of a markets, distributor Disney reported almost universally trashed by critics tinued, with revenues totalling $90m, “thinking actor”. t 82, actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood, on Sunday. and held little interest for audiences. off 18.5 percent from the same week- Year 2001 marked a turning point in Aamir’s career as he turned producer who rose to fame with TV series That topped the $185.1m start for Paramount, which distributed the end last year, when Think Like a Man with Oscar nominated period drama Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India, ARawhide and later won the best direc- Marvel’s The Avengers, which opened earlier Iron Man movies and still has led with $17.6m, according to box-office and later directed issue based film Taare Zameen Par. tor Oscar for his movie Unforgiven, dreams of in 39 markets over the same weekend a financial stake in the comic-book tracker Hollywood.com. Post Lagaan, he has been part of some of the biggest hits of the decade making films for two more decades. last year a week ahead of its record- flicks after Disney bought Marvel, had Receipts have trailed 2012’s for most like Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, Ghajini and 3 Idiots. At the Tribeca Film Festival, he said that he breaking domestic debut of $207.4m. a small-scale success with Pain & Gain. of the year, with 2013 domestic ticket “I do what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on the new path and admires the 104-year-old Portugese filmmaker “You don’t know that you could ever A passion project for Bay, who has sales running at $2.9bn, nearly 12 per- though the mammoth international take risk,” he said. Manoel de Oliveira. repeat the kind of experience we had made Paramount a fortune with his cent behind last year’s. start could fire up domestic prospects After reaching the top of the pyramid, he says: “I never thought this Calling the thought as “the ultimate opti- a year ago, and here the Marvel team Transformers franchise, Pain & Gain That pattern could continue as even higher. would happen. I can’t believe how I have reached here. I am happy that I mism”, he said: “It would be great to be 105 and brought together another incredible was shot for a modest $26m, spare Hollywood opens its summer season “This ups the ante in a big way for have entertained people and made them happy.” still making films.” movie,” said Dave Hollis, head of dis- change compared to the director’s usual domestically this coming weekend. Iron Man 3, Dergarabedian said. “It just On the occasion, Aamir thanked directors, filmmakers and other people The Million Dollar Baby director joined film- tribution for Disney. “We’ve had this as budgets. Despite a huge haul expected for Iron raises the profile of the film. It raises who have contributed to his career. maker Darren Aronofsky for a conversation at a pattern for Marvel films to kind of let The movie has the director taking Man 3, the film will be competing against expectations. But to expect something “I want to thank writers and directors and other people who have worked the film festival following the screening of docu- momentum internationally help signal a breather from his usual sci-fi action that gigantic start over the same week- in the realm of $207.4m? Well, the fact with me. They have all contributed to my journey...I also want to thank my mentary Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story by to the domestic audience that the film is spectacles for a story based on a kid- end last year for The Avengers, the only that we’re even talking about it is really audience, they gave me so much of love and respect,” he said. Richard Schickel, reports accesshollywood.com. coming, something big is coming.” napping-extortion caper carried out by movie to open with more than $200m amazing.” “I want to thank my family. Our field is tough and the family has to go The documentary highlights the movies Director Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain, bodybuilders in the 1990s. Yet Pain & domestically. Said Disney’s Hollis: “I wouldn’t even through a lot,” said Aamir, who is married to Kiran Rao, a filmmaker. Eastwood has made, explores his direction style and features comments a true-crime tale of bodybuilders on the Gain still has Bay’s usual visual flair, Iron Man 2 debuted with $128.1m want to get ahead of ourselves on some- When it comes to unfulfilled dreams, Aamir has one too. from the people with whom he has worked. make, muscled into first-place domesti- and the reviews generally were better over the first weekend in May thing like that. But to say we’re encour- “I always wanted to work with Dilip Kumar. He is one of the world’s top cally with a $20m debut. than what he’s used to. 2010. Hollywood.com analyst Paul aged by the results this weekend would actors and I have missed working with him,” Aamir said. IANS The Paramount release starring “With that kind of budget, to open to Dergarabedian has been pegging the be a gross understatement.” Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and $20m the first weekend is a very strong Iron Man 3 potential at $125m-plus, AP 10 PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 RECIPE

• ½ cup vegetable oil RECIPE CONTEST WINNER • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup shredded carrots • 3/4 cup dark seedless raisins Half Moon Oats Cutlet Method: Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Coat baking sheets with non- Ingredients: (serves 4) stitck cooking spray. • 2 cups roasted oats In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, • 2 cups sprouted green gram (Moong) cinnamon and cloves. Stir in the oats. • 2 tbsp refined cooking oil In a large bowl, beat together the egg, oil and vanilla extract • ½ tsp cumin seeds until blended. Beat in sugar. Beat in flour mixture in batches • 1 medium size onion until evenly moistened. Fold in the carrots and raisins (the • 1 inch piece finely chopped Ginger dough will be stiff). • 2-3 finely chopped green chili For each cookie, drop 1 heaping teaspoon of dough on baking • 1-2 grated carrots sheet, spacing about 5cm apart. 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Method: Ingredients: (serves 2-3) Friday Brunch: 12:30pm - 4pm at QR 275 OR Grind slightly the sprouted green gram (moong). QR 250 with soft drinks • 1 cup oats flour Take some oil in a frying pan and heat it then put Saturday Brunch: 12:30pm - 3:30pm at QR 250 OR QR 225 with soft drinks cumin seeds, finely chopped onion, ginger and • 2 tbsp sooji (semolina) finely cut green chili. • 2 chillies finely chopped Peninsula Plus Keep frying till onion becomes golden colour. Add • 1 tsp red chilli powder PO BOX 3488, Doha, roasted oats and grounded sprouted green gram • 1 tsp cumin Seeds [email protected], and keep stirring for 5 minutes. • 1 tsp coriander powder Add 4-5 cups of pre-heated water, salt, red chilli, • 1/2 tsp garam masala [email protected] and black pepper, stir it well then cover the fry- • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ing pan. Continue to cook on low heat till the oats • 1/4 cup chopped Red Pepper Method: becomes tender. Remove the pan from heat then • 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion Diced zuchnni and sprinkle with salt to take out the bitter taste, wash with water and add garam masala and some lemon juice. • 1 cup chopped Spinach set aside. Remove the content from the pan to a flat plate • 1 1/4 cup water In a sauce pan sauté garlic,onion till soft, add cumin seeds, oregano,chopped celery, and spread it evenly (apply fine coat of butter on the • 2 tbsp lemon juice chopped carrots and tomato and chilli powder. plate surface to avoid sticking of content). Add water and pepper, boil,when water starts to boil reduce the heat and add the oats, Spread grated carrot, coconut, finely chopped Method: simmer for 5 minutes. Using a hand blender blend for 1 minute. green coriander leaves, lemon juice, pinch of salt Put quick oats in to a blender and grind them till they get Add dices of zuchinni and simmer for another 2 mites. Scoop in a bowl and garnish to taste, and black pepper powder on the content flour types texture. with lemon wedge. in the plate and allow the content the cool down. Now take a cup of oats flour in to mixing bowl. Mayette Pueda Then cut into small half moon size pieces. To that add semolina and mix well. Now shallow fry or grill it as per choice (Fry Then add turmeric powder, whole cumin seeds, red chilli or grill only from bottom side so that the spread powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt and mix well. Oats—Chicken Kabab mixture of grated coconut and carrot does not get Add water and mix well. muddled up). Add red pepper, onion, spinach, lemon juice, green chillies Ingredients: Serve hot with sauce. and mix well. • 250gm minced chicken breast Mamta Shrivastava Set the bowl aside for 10 mts. • 100gm oats Now heat up skillet over medium high heat. • 50gm shallots Drizzle some oil at the center of skillet. • 2 egg whites Pour ladle full of pancake batter the the center of skillet and • 15 stalks fresh cilantro leaves Oats and Peanuts Delight spread that around to make that in to round shape. • 5” stalk celery with leaves Drizzle some oil around it. • 2tsps coriander-cumin powder Ingredients: Let that cook up till it starts to leave the sides of the skillet. • 1tsp garam masala powder • 250gm oats Now flip and cook till it gets deep golden color. • 1tsp red chilli powder • 125gm peanuts Serve hot with peanut garlic chutney! • Salt to taste • 125gm jaggery Ashwini Avachat • 5tbs butter • 2/3 tsps of Melted Ghee Method: Method: Spicy Oats and Wash the Chicken Mince thoroughly and let drain out in a Strainer for 5 minutes to Dry roast oats for about 5 minutes or until it gives a roasted Zuchinni Soup remove excess Water. Mix in the Salt to taste and the Oats. Leave aside covered for 10 smell and powder it coarsely. minutes. Likewise roast peanuts and grind coarsely. Ingredients: Finely mince the Shallots and grind the Ginger and Garlic together to a fine paste. Mix both and when still warm add powdered jaggery to it and • Half cup quick cooking oats Wash and finely mince the Fresh Cilantro Leaves,Celery Stalk and Leaves. mix well. Smear hands with melted ghee and make balls. • 1 tsp chopped white onion Beat the Egg Whites till well mixed. The mixture has to be warm otherwise when cool it may be • ½ tsp chopped garlic Mix in the Ginger Garlic Paste with the Chicken Mince and Oats and cook covered on difficult to make balls. • ½ Tsp cumin seeds low flame for 10-15 minutes till Mince is cooked and all the Juice has been absorbed Radhika Srinivasan • ½ tsp oregano by the Oats. Add in all the Masalas and mix well.Cool to Room temperature and grind • ½ tsp chilli Powder to a coarse Paste. Oats, Carrot & Raisin Cookies • 2 medium sized diced zuchinni Mix in the beaten Egg Whites,finely chopped Shallots,Celery Stalk and Leaves as well • 2 chopped tomatoes as the finely minced Fresh Cilantro Leaves and knead well to form a uniform Mixture. Ingredients: • 2 tbsp chopped celery Form this Paste into small round balls and pat into flat shapes 0.5” thick----I make • 1 cup all purpose flour • ½ tsp black pepper 12 balls like this. • 2½ teaspoons baking powder • Salt to taste Spray a non-stick Frying Pan withbutter and fry turning over often for even frying till • ½ tsp salt • Lemon wedge browned and crisp on both sides. • ½ tsp cinnamon • 6 cup Water Or apply butter in an oven tray and arrange these on it and bake for 8-10 minutes at 180 • 1/4 tsp ground cloves • 2 tbsp Olive oil degrees till browned and crisp. Serve piping hot with Tomato Ketchup or Spicy Green sauce. • 1 cup oats Vijayalakshmi Kamalakkannan • 1 large egg FOOD PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 11 How to make the perfect Stir-Fried Tofu

By L V Anderson and acquires a nice, seared exterior. less finished cooking. A proper sauce •2 tablespoons soy sauce (If you’re tempted to prod mercilessly for stir-fries combines something salty •1 tablespoon honey or sugar combined n theory, a stir-fry is the model at your protein, distract yourself by — soy sauce, usually, though fish sauce with two teaspoons of water weeknight dinner. It’s fast, it chopping your other ingredients as it also works — with something a lit- Cooked short-grain brown or white rice combines vegetables and pro- sears.) Meanwhile, vegetables must be tle bit sweet. A teaspoon of honey or for serving (optional) tein in a single dish, it’s rela- stirred fairly often so that they cook sugar combined with two teaspoons tively healthy, and it requires no through quickly without any part get- of water contributes a wonderful fla- METHOD: Iaccompaniment other than rice. But ting mushy. Attempts at stir-frying vor. Soy sauce could burn if cooked for At least one day before you plan to many home cooks shoot themselves in protein and vegetables simultaneously much longer than a minute, so plan make the stir-fry, cut the tofu into the foot by being far too ambitious in will result in an erratic mélange of to leave them on the heat just long 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices and cut each their stir-frying. Stir-fries can accom- overcooked and undercooked ingredi- enough to coat the other ingredients slice into 1- to 2-inch triangles or modate many different kinds of meat ents, many of which will end up slimy and thicken into a glaze. rectangles. Freeze the tofu overnight, and produce — but that doesn’t mean and tattered. then thaw it in the refrigerator. you should dump the entire contents A second rule of thumb for stir- Put 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil of your refrigerator in your skillet or frying: Choose one vegetable per stir- Stir-Fried Tofu, in a large skillet over medium-high wok. In fact, the best stir-fries are as fry. Not all vegetables cook at the heat. When it’s hot, add the tofu, sea- restrained as James Blake’s epony- same rate, and getting two vegeta- Asparagus and son with salt and pepper, and cook, mous album: They combine two prin- bles to hit that cusp between tender turning every 3 to 5 minutes, until ciple ingredients — one protein, one and crisp at the exact same time is Shiitakes browned on all sides, about 10 min- vegetable — with a trio of essential pretty much impossible. Furthermore, Yield: 2 to 3 servings utes total. Transfer the tofu to a plate. aromatic seasonings and a simple, crowding your pan with vegetables will Time: 25 to 30 minutes, plus time to freeze Add the remaining 1 tablespoon delicious sauce. The below recipe, fea- result in their releasing more liquid, and thaw the tofu peanut oil to the pan. When it’s hot, turing chewy tofu (made chewier via which threatens to make them soggy add the ginger, jalapeño, and garlic, freezing, if you have time) and vernal instead of crisp. Though you should INGREDIENTS season with salt and pepper, and cook, asparagus, is the ideal stir-fry itera- not combine more than one vegetable • One 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the aspara- tion, as far as I’m concerned. But it in a stir-fry, you may combine your drained and patted dry gus and mushrooms, and cook, stir- can serve as a blueprint for virtually vegetable with a fungus: Mushrooms • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ring frequently, until the vegetables any stir-fry, so long as you remember cook through quickly but never really Salt and black pepper are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. three fundamental rules. become overcooked, which makes •1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger Return the tofu to the pan, and add The first is to cook your protein and them a great companion to any veg- •1 medium jalapeño or bird’s eye chile, the soy sauce and mirin. Cook, stir- your vegetable separately, and com- etable. You must combine your veg- seeded and minced ring gently, until the sauce thickens, bine them only after both are fully etable with three important aromatics •2 garlic cloves, minced about 1 minute. Serve hot, over rice if cooked. Protein — whether chicken, — ginger, garlic, and chile — without •1 pound asparagus, peeled, trimmed, desired. (Store leftover stir-fry in an beef, shrimp or tofu — should be which your stir-fry will taste flat. and cut into 1-inch segments airtight container in the refrigerator stirred minimally so that it maintains Finally, always remember to add liq- •3 1/2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, for up to a few days.) WP-Bloomberg undisturbed contact with the hot pan uid only after everything is more or trimmed and thinly sliced 12 PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 TECHNOLOGY Google Glass could spur new tech wave

By Hayley Tsukayama smartphones and Bluetooth headsets. “There are some features of glass can any waiting room, and that scare a lot of people,” he said. “The you’ll probably get a good whole idea behind the etiquette cards survey of the tops of people’s was to dispel some of the myths about heads, with row after row people wearing these devices.” of folks hunched over their There’s also the question of whether Ssmartphones. But heads up: That com- anyone other than the most devoted mon sight may change as tech compa- technophiles will take to the cyborg nies bet that users are so attached to look. Google Glass put in a runway their screens, they’ll start to wear them. appearance at last fall’s New York It’s more than sci-fi speculation. The Fashion Week, but even that stage first testers for Google’s Glass device — couldn’t obscure the fact that the which puts Google Search, Maps and emperor’s new glasses are, well, dorky. other services on a screen mounted in The metal frame spans users’ foreheads, front of your eye — are sporting the and a square screen almost completely devices on sidewalks across the country. obstructs one eye, making conversation Other companies, such as Samsung and awkward. Pebble, are working to get apps and data But the fashion industry is eager streams to users’ wrists through Web- to jump on the trend to spur creativ- connected watches; some reports say ity, said NPD Group fashion analyst Apple, Microsoft and other tech titans Marshal Cohen. Smart fashion com- will also jump into the mix. panies, he said, will partner with tech- A majority of American smartphone nology companies to create products, if users keep their phones on or near them only to head off accessory competition at least 22 hours per day, and analysts Pebble’s watch doesn’t collect infor- new technology and temper their from businesses that have proven they say it’s a short jump for wearable tech to mation on its own, and the company enthusiasm with caution and common know how to design gadgets to sell. take off. Research firm IHS estimates secures the data transfer between the sense. Also, he added, the first mobile that wearable-technology firms could watch and your smartphone. But if He also recommended that small phones looked ridiculous — “like a sell as many as 9.4 million devices by users are concerned about people see- courtesies, such as asking others before box with a strap,” he said — as did the 2016, up from an estimated 50,000 ship- ing an email or text message that pops you take or post pictures, and letting first earbuds. But they quickly evolved ments last year. That figure includes up on their wrist, chief executive Eric others know when you’re shooting into everyday essentials as their worth smart glasses, smart wristbands and Migicovsky suggests users take a com- video, will go a long way. He also rec- earned them their own cool factor. smart watches. mon-sense approach: turn their arm. ommends propping the glasses on your “If these products make our lives bet- The fitness industry has also That sort of approach should be the head when you’re not using them.It’s ter, it could very well become something embraced wearable tech, with devices guiding star as wearable tech raises a concern that hasn’t gone unnoticed that makes its way into every house- that track everything from how many debates about the line between pub- among those using Google Glass. The hold,” Cohen said. calories you’re burning to how well lic and private life, said Daniel Post company hasn’t offered any official IHS analyst Theo Ahadome said you’re sleeping at night. Pebble’s watch Senning, the tech and social media guidance on how it plans to navigate Glass, which Google has said will go is designed to work with your smart- etiquette specialist at the Emily Post the privacy or etiquette questions its on sale next year, could accelerate the phone as a pedometer, control panel for Institute. product is likely to generate, but some wearable tech world in the same way music or caller ID screen. “Everyone has these cameras on developers have tackled the topic. that Apple’s iPad jump-started the tab- But the always-on, always-connected every phone now,” Post Senning said. Noble Ackerson, an Alexandria, Va.- let market, because the company can lifestyle that smart watches and glasses “We have some responsibility on all of based developer, has created etiquette use its strength as a software developer encourage doesn’t sit well with everyone. us to think that we’re always on film. tip cards that encourage users to “Glass and its banks of search information to Privacy advocates have cautioned that The question is: Do we want that to be with Class.” Tips include, “Don’t use build useful programs to make Glass users have to think carefully about giv- the standard, or is there another side? Glass in the locker room or restroom.” more than a gimmick. ing companies even more streams of data Do the people who are filming also have Ackerson said he has gotten good “The hardware is really not so rel- about their lives — not to mention the responsibility?” feedback from Google on the cards evant,” Ahadome said. “It’s more about information those devices may capture Early adopters, Post Senning said, and hopes they will help wearable tech the applications you can develop for it.” from the unwitting people around them. should act as “ambassadors” for this become as normal in social situations as WP-Bloomberg

SWYPE (£0.65) GOCOMICS (FREE) Typing app Swype has been available on a select APP OF THE DAY A number of apps are available that aggregate few Android devices before, but now it’s on the comics of the Marvel/DC kind, but what about Google Play store for many more. Its signature FIELDRUNNERS 2 (£1.87) comic strips – the ones you see in newspapers? swipe-based typing can now be found in other vir- The original Fieldrunners remains one of the That’s the idea behind GoComics, which aggre- tual keyboards (including Google’s own), but the best tower-defence games for mobile devices, and gates strips from the likes of Garfield, Peanuts, Nuance-owned app is hoping its predictive engine, its sequel has now made the leap from iOS to Doonesbury, The Boondocks and Dilbert, and voice recognition features and ability to update its Android. If you’re new to the genre, it involves presents them in an app whose archives go back dictionary with “the latest trending words” will placing towers to fend off increasingly tough hordes more than 20 years. win it an audience. of enemies, building mazes to contain and destroy the marching troops before they reach your base. NASCAR RACEVIEW MOBILE ‘13 (FREE) BBC IPLAYER RADIO (FREE) One more for the US, it’s fair to day, although Released earlier this week, BBC iPlayer Radio for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (£2.99) Nascar fans elsewhere in the world will also be Android is a port of the existing iOS app, offering StoryToys has turned a succession of familiar fairy- interested. This official app is used for the Sprint live streams from the BBC’s national radio stations, tales into pop-up book-apps, with Beauty and the Cup Series race day, pulling in data from the plus access to shows from the last seven days (and Beast the latest to get the treatment. Aimed at chil- cars and turning it into a virtual representation podcasts) on demand. Video clips, alerts for upcom- dren, it mixes text, animated and interactive scenes, of what’s happening, with leaderboards and live ing programmes and an alarm-clock function are and music. Simple mini-games keep kids amused, audio. also part of the mix. while the pop-up scenes are well-crafted and fun. by Stuart Dredge / The Guardian COMICS & MORE PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 13

LEARN Some verbs essential for Dialogue ARABIC Examples:

Ana Ureedo an I want to go Azhab

Mazha tureed An What do you want to Tsh’rab? drink? Hoy en la Historia

April 30, 2003 Mazha Tureedeena What do you want an tash’rabee Shai to drink? Tea or Libya accepted responsibility am Qah’wa? coffee? for the 1998 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people, Mazha yureedu An What does he want as a prelude to lifting sanctions Ya’kul to eat? 1916: Daylight saving, moving the clocks forward in summer, was first introduced in Germany and Austria Baby Blues Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman 1945: Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun, his wife of one day, committed suicide in his underground bunker in Berlin 1973: U.S. President Richard Nixon accepting responsibility for the bugging of the Watergate complex in 1972 1993: Tennis star Monica Seles was stabbed on court during a match in Hamburg, Germany Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS ALL IN THE MIND Hagar The Horrible Chris Browne Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

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HYPER SUDOKU How to play Kakuro: The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells - called a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once.

YESTERDAY’S ANSWER

Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate How to EASY SUDOKU play Hyper Easy Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in A Hyper Sudoku each empty cell so every Puzzle is solved row, every column and by filling the every 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 the digits 1 to 9. to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear YESTERDAY’S only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like a normal Sudoku. ANSWER CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2013 15

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Former Michigan Events in Qatar A summary of MEDIA SCAN congresswoman issues of the day discussed by the presides over Qatari community Hey’Ya: Arab Women in Sport in the media. When: March 7-Jun 16 ET hearings Monday–Thursday, Saturday: 9am-8pm Friday; 3pm-9pm (Sunday closed) x-US Rep Carolyn Cheeks Where: QMA Gallery, Bldg 10 Kilpatrick of Detroit and What: The Qatar Museums Authority six other former Congress will exhibit ‘Hey’Ya: Arab Women in E members are presiding over Sport’ at QMA Gallery in Katara Cultural hearings on the existence of • There is discussion in the social in Iraq after it carried news about Village. The exhibition was first held in extraterrestrials. media about nightclubs in Doha clashes in Hawijah. London during the 2012 Olympic Games. The 30 hours of congressional- The exhibit originated in Qatar, beginning after a report carried by one of the • A female student in grade one/ style hearings kicked off yester- at the Arab Games’ Athletes Village in local newspapers. intermediate level suffered a day and are scheduled to run December 2011, where photographer • There is no definite information nervous breakdown after her Brigitte and documentary maker Marian through Friday at the National Lacombe set up an outdoor studio, Press Club in Washington. about the possibility of enforcement teacher accused her of stealing. working with female athletes. They then Those testifying hope to prove of the health and social insurance The unconscious student was taken travelled to 20 Arab countries from the that aliens contact Earth — and law from July. to hospital for treatment. that the government is trying to Gulf to North Africa, documenting images • There is talk about the formation of a • There is talk about establishment of and videos of 70 Arab sportswomen. keep it secret. Free entry Kilpatrick told The Detroit committee to review uniforms for both the first Qatari centre for treatment News she’s been researching the girls and boys in Independent schools. of addiction. topic and is “looking forward to The committee is expected to take a • People are complaining about My Journeys Through Yemen the week’s activities.” — Moudhi Al Hajri The News says Kilpatrick, number of factors into consideration, employees in many government

When: Until May 25; 10am-10pm who is being paid $20,000 plus such as weather, traditions and institutions going away during Where: Katara Gallery - Bldg 22 expenses, will chair the panel on customs of the Qatari society, and working hours, leaving people What: Moudhi Al Hajri is one of the Tuesday. educational requirements. waiting for their services. One of most interesting Qatari photographers Kilpatrick is a Democrat who today, her drive and passion for served in Congress from 1997- • There is talk about the Iraqi the local dailies had monitored photography as a form of art, and as a 2011. Her son, ex-Detroit Mayor government’s decision to ban Al several offices without employees medium that allows her to engage with Kwame Kilpatrick, is awaiting the world she inhabits, is heartfelt and Jazeera channel from operating during working hours. sentencing after being convicted deep. Her photography is extremely on two dozen counts of corruption. compelling and uses her camera to engage with the world at large and its AP peoples, in many cases even to give them a voice. The exhibition is an attempt to share her involvement with Yemen. by Sudheer Mudathara Tickets: Free IN FOCUS

Designed To Win When: Until June 23; 10am-10pm Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art What: Katara Exhibition in Collaboration with the Design Museum in London. Designed to Win celebrates ways in which design and sport are combined, pushing the limits of human endeavour to achieve records and victories of increasing significance and wonder. There will be an extensive educational programme and visiting artists’ talks complementing the expo. Free entry

Alighiero Boetti When: Until May 2; 10am-10pm Where: Katara Gallery 1 & 2 - Bldg 13 What: First solo exhibition in the Middle East of works by Alighiero Boetti, one of the most important and influential artists of the twentieth century. Boetti used simple and often industrial materials, concentrating more on the creative conception of the work and leaving its execution to others – in case of the embroideries to Afghani women. This exhibition will provide a look at his oeuvre, including a wide range of embroideries from Mappas to small Arazzi. Free entry Rain clouds over the Corniche. If you want your events featured here, Send your photos to [email protected]. Please mention mail details to [email protected] where the photo was taken.

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