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“I’m often most inspired by stories of people who just wait everyone else out and wear them down. That’s sort of my way of going through” — Jenna Fischer, actor

the entertainment industry. She was working as a receptionist and had to fi le a claim against a co-worker (“I think that comes from my feisty Nerinx Hall-powered education,” she says. “I report things. We don’t like to be quiet about things that seem unfair or unjust.”) “I’ve had close calls. Like accepting an audition at an apartment and then learning you should never do that.” Another time, a playwright at a party asked her if she’d consider being in a fi lm, warning that there n one of her fi rst headshots, cleared plates while working as a fi elding questions.” So she started Anne and Jim Fischer’s examples were “raunchy sex scenes.” Jenna Fischer looks like a restaurant server. recording the sessions, which helped rubbed off on little Jenna, she writes: Fischer jokingly responded, “Well, chipper teenager in overalls. But Fischer says her book really defi ne what actors wanted to know. “From a very young age, I inherently I wouldn’t want to do anything In another, she has a seductive is for aspiring actors and is not a By telling them some of her own knew I had to follow my bliss.” I wouldn’t be proud to show my gaze and a gaping, spaghetti- memoir. “It’s the guidebook I wish I stories, she had a ready supply of But while she auditioned for parents.” strapI top. had when I started down the path of examples. school plays at Nerinx Hall High He told her she wasn’t a “real Although the aspiring young being an actor,” she says. What students often asked was School in Webster Groves, Mo., actor.” “He said, ‘You should actress liked the “fi erce, sexy girl” Some of the messages are also “how do I get an agent?” and “how “they mostly ended in failure,” she probably just go home.’” picture, it didn’t lead to many jobs. appropriate to other artistic pursuits, do I persevere through rejection?” writes, then proving it with four That was really mean, she says. Problem was, it wasn’t really her. she says, or anyone “striving for So Fischer goes into those things, blurry pictures of her as a barely But “I somehow was able to know Finally, she fi gured out what she a particular goal. There’s a lot of including telling them that most new recognisable chorus girl or the guy that was wrong.” was selling: “sweet, trustworthy, general encouragement in the book actors aren’t ready to get an agent. with a violin in Fiddler on the Roof. It upset her, but she saw that his open, cute, and vulnerable.” In other about not giving up.” It also should “You need to do a lot of work on “Of course in hindsight, my old criticism (and off er) probably had words, an actress who was more like be of interest to parents of creative your own before you’re really ready theatre teachers are happy to discuss nothing to do with professional her, a 20-something Missourian kids who may have their own tough for an agent to take you on,” she says. my ‘obvious’ talent from a young acting. who graduated from a Catholic High climb or to people just generally Getting an agent isn’t addressed age,” she writes. “I’m still close to Now, Fischer is 44. She and her School and state university. curious about actors’ lives. until Chapter 3. many of them and I fi nd it hilarious husband, writer and actor Lee When she found a photographer Fischer wanted to go in-depth Much of the introduction and when they tell me how they ‘saw Kirk, have two young children, who could convey that image, it about steps she couldn’t fi nd in Chapter 1 is about how she did not something in me.’ Yes, you saw me in Weston and Harper. She doesn’t helped lead to her fi rst big job: nice other books. grow up in a showbiz family: “My the dance chorus!” fi nd it worthwhile to accept certain receptionist Pam Beesly in The “I spent seven years on the parents weren’t actors or musicians She also didn’t attend Juilliard projects that might take her far from Offi ce, Fischer writes in The Actor’s book from the time I had the idea,” or writers. My father was a plastics or Yale’s drama school. She went home. Life: A Survivor’s Guide. she says. “I had been speaking to engineer and my mother was a to “a tiny liberal arts college “My passion is my family,” she “I know what you might be acting classes for many years for school teacher. Both are now retired, called Truman State University in says. “I love being a homemaker.” thinking: ‘I can play anything! free. Most of those talks regarded but they both loved what they did.” Kirksville, Missouri,” she writes. Which doesn’t mean she isn’t I’m a trained actor!’” she writes. And she seems to have loved it. “I working. Currently, Fischer stars “But acting in the entertainment got a great education, and I didn’t with Oliver Hudson on Splitting Up business is about typecasting and leave school with a giant debt.” She Together, an ABC comedy about a gut reactions, especially when you still recommends getting a good couple separated (barely). They co- are starting out. If you look naturally “I spent education but not acquiring a huge parent in the same house — the one sweet and naïve in real life, you student loan before trying to make it off -duty stays in the garage. aren’t going to be cast as a drug- seven years as an actor. “I actually really love the show addicted career criminal. At least While earning her theatre degree, because I feel like it is such a not at fi rst.” on the book she had many chances to play roles positive and responsible portrayal That frank talk and advice make from the against type and even be part of the of divorcing parents who are putting up much of The Actor’s Life, along fi rst class at Kirksville to create some their kids fi rst and being responsible with many personal examples and time I had original TV content. (Their comic parents.” stories from other actors. Fischer sendup of NYPD Blue was shown on Fischer doesn’t yet know whether talked by phone from Los Angeles the idea. I the college’s TV station.) it will be picked up for a second about her book, her own missteps Her background can be an season. In fact, that kind of news and whether she has had to navigate had been inspiration, she admits. No usually comes in early May, possibly any of the harassment issues that speaking Hollywood relatives, just working ruining her Mother’s Day, she says. have plagued Hollywood. hard and, maybe, getting a bit lucky. But rejection isn’t quite as hard as The missteps are probably the to acting “I get things stuck in my craw. it was when she was younger. most fun for the average reader who I fi nd a way to make them happen “I have all these other roles that wouldn’t dream of running off to classes for somehow,” she says. “I’m often most feed my life in a deep and meaningful Los Angeles and living in a hovel inspired by stories of people who way. while eating “actor’s pizza” (piece many years just wait everyone else out and wear “I have a lot of things to fall of bread, two packets of ketchup for free” them down. That’s sort of my way of back on that give me pleasure. But and a slice of American cheese). She going through.” I think that also just comes with admits to defaulting on credit cards Along the way, Fischer has faced life maturity.” — St. Louis Post- and eating “untouched” food from sexual harassment. But it wasn’t in Dispatch/TNS 4 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY BODY & MIND Gene therapy for blood disorder may be eff ective

ene therapy for patients with a severe form of the blood disorder beta- thalassaemia could be Gsafe and eff ective as well as end the need for transfusions, results from the clinical trials show. Beta-thalassaemia is a genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to produce a key component of haemoglobin — a critical protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to organs and tissue. People with the most severe forms of beta-thalassaemia require monthly blood transfusions, right from their toddler age, to replenish their red blood cell supplies along with iron chelation to remove extra iron from the body. Frequent transfusions, however, can cause serious complications due to iron toxicity and viral infections. The results, published in New England Journal of Medicine, showed that a one-time treatment with the gene therapy known as LentiGlobin BB305 vector reduced SAFE: The study says gene therapy for patients with beta-thalassaemia can be safe. or eliminated the need for blood transfusions in 22 patients with Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Of the 22 patients aged between cells that were treated in the lab trials were the largest for severe beta-thalassaemia. “These study results exceeded 12 and 35 years, 15 patients with a modifi ed virus to replace thalassaemia to date, we need to “We saw remarkable outcomes our expectations with clinical achieved transfusion-free status, the gene that is defective in evaluate eff ectiveness in a much using LentiGlobin gene therapy, benefi t for nearly all patients while others needed transfusions thalassaemia. Patients typically larger population,” Thompson with most patients no longer and suggest that gene therapy less often. reached peak production of said, adding that they “are now needing monthly transfusions,” may be an eff ective treatment All the patient underwent haemoglobin in 9-12 months after enrolling patients as young as said lead author Alexis Thompson, for thalassaemia in the future,” chemotherapy, after which they infusion. fi ve-years-old on a Phase 3 trial”. from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Thompson added. were infused with their own stem “While these gene therapy – IANS

Obesity raises risk of Single concussion may up irregular heart rate your risk of developing chronic conditions like atrial fi brillation,” Obesity may increase risk of he added. developing a rapid and irregular Atrial fi brillation happens when Parkinson’s risk by nearly 60% heart rate, called atrial fi brillation, the electrical currents in the heart which can lead to stroke, heart go haywire and the top chambers of uff ering even a mild if there are other risk factors for the US who ranged in the age group failure and other complications, the heart quiver or fl utter. concussion or a mild Parkinson’s disease that can be of 31 to 65 and were followed for an says a study of nearly 70,00 The condition puts patients at traumatic brain injury may modifi ed after someone has a average of 4.6 years. – IANS patients. a higher risk for developing other be associated with nearly concussion,” said lead author Raquel The fi ndings, published in heart complications. 60 per cent increased risk C. Gardner, from the University of the journal American Journal of While previous research has ofS developing Parkinson’s disease, California – San Francisco. Cardiology, showed that people linked obesity and atrial fi brillation, according to a study. Moderate to severe traumatic with obesity had a 40 per cent Foy said he wanted to explore the Parkinson’s is a degenerative brain injury was defi ned as a loss higher chance of developing atrial connection in a larger sample of disorder of the central nervous of consciousness for more than 30 fi brillation than people without younger patients. system that mainly aff ects the motor minutes, alteration of consciousness obesity. The researchers followed a group system. for more than 24 hours or amnesia for The results suggest that for of 67,278 patients — half with The study showed that people with more than 24 hours. patients with both obesity and atrial obesity and half without — for eight any kind of traumatic brain injury Mild traumatic brain injury was fi brillation, losing weight has the years. The average participant age had a 71 per cent increased risk of defi ned as loss of consciousness potential to help treat and manage was 43.8 and nearly 77 per cent were Parkinson’s disease while those with for zero to 30 minutes, alteration of their atrial fi brillation, said Andrew women. People with obesity are 40 moderate to severe traumatic brain consciousness of a moment to 24 Foy, Assistant Professor at Penn per cent more likely to develop atrial injury had an 83 per cent increased hours or amnesia for zero to 24 hours. State College of Medicine in the US. fi brillation, while they are 45 per risk. The researchers also found that “If you have both atrial cent and 51 per cent more likely to People with mild traumatic brain those with any form of traumatic fi brillation and obesity, treating develop hypertension or diabetes, injury showed a 56 per cent increased brain injury were diagnosed with obesity will go a long way in respectively, the fi ndings showed. risk. Parkinson’s disease an average of treating and managing your atrial The researchers also found that “The study highlights the two years earlier than those without fi brillation,” Foy said. people with obesity are almost just importance of concussion traumatic brain injury. TRAUMATIC: The study notes “And if you have obesity, and lose as likely to develop atrial fi brillation prevention, long-term follow-up For the study, published in the that people with moderate to severe weight through diet, exercise, or as people with hypertension or of those with concussion, and the journal Neurology, researchers traumatic brain injury have an 83 per even surgery, that will help reduce diabetes. – IANS need for future studies to investigate identifi ed 325,870 participants from cent increased risk. Friday, April 20, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 BODY & MIND COMMUNITY

Have high BP? Listen to classical music after taking medicine Anaesthesia does not lower If you are suffering from high blood pressure, listening to classical music in addition to taking your medicines may give you some added IQ in children, shows study advantage as researchers have found that music significantly enhances the effect of anti-hypertensive apply to children, said the researchers from drugs. Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Music enhances the beneficial The new study, published in the journal effects of medication a short time Anaesthesiology, showed that intelligence, after it is taken to control high memory and several other measures of brain blood pressure, showed the findings function were similar among those who published in the journal Scientific received anaesthesia and did not. Reports. “For the majority of kids undergoing “We observed that music surgery, the results overall are reassuring,” improved heart rate and enhanced said lead author David Warner, a paediatric the effect of anti-hypertensives anaesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic. for about an hour after they were “About 80 per cent of kids who need administered,” said study co- surgery under age three only need one and it’s ordinator Vitor Engracia Valenti, relatively brief,” he added. Professor at Sao Paulo State However, for those with multiple exposures University (UNESP) in Brazil. to anaesthesia had modest declines in fi ne For the study, the researchers motor skills, but their parents reported more performed an experiment to learning and behavioural problems. measure the effects of musical Parents whose children had anaesthesia auditory stimulus associated with once under age 3 reported more problems anti-hypertensive medication on with mental skills known as executive heart rate and blood pressure in a functions — skills that help with memory, small group of patients with well- impulse control, planning and fl exibility — controlled hypertension. but not with other behaviours, the fi ndings On one day, after taking their showed. usual oral anti-hypertensive For the study, the team studied 997 people medication, patients listened to who had anaesthesia exposures before their instrumental music via earphones third birthdays. for 60 minutes at the same volume. Beyond their anaesthesia exposure, the As control, on the other day, three groups of patients were matched to be they underwent the same research as similar as possible, the results revealed. protocol, but the earphones were Several other studies also show little not turned on. evidence that a single anaesthetic is Heart rate variability was associated with signifi cant harm. measured at rest and at 20, 40 and “Although we do have some concerns 60 minutes after oral medication. about the children who are receiving multiple Several statistical and anaesthetics, it’s important to note that mathematical techniques were used our results don’t allow us to conclude that to detect differences between heart RISK FREE: The study shows intelligence, memory and several other measures of brain function anaesthesia itself is causing problems,” rates at different times, with high remain similar among all subjects. Warner said, adding that other factors, precision and sensitivity. such as the conditions that make surgery Analysis of the data showed heart here is no evidence to prove that In 2016, US Food and Drug Administration necessary, could contribute. rate diminishing significantly 60 children below three years of (FDA) had warned that prolonged or repeated “However, the fact that we found some minutes after medication when age who were given anaesthesia sedation before age three may aff ect brain problems in some of these children means patients listed to music in the had lower intelligence level than development. that research in this area needs to continue, period. Heart rate did not fall as those who did not have it, say However, the warning was based largely including further analysis of our data,” he significantly when they did not Tresearchers. on data from animals, which may or may not added. – IANS listen to music. Blood pressure also responded more strongly to medication when Eat fatty fi sh regularly aged between 40 and 72, with impaired While people in the camelina oil group, they listened to music, the study to cut heart disease risk glucose metabolism. fatty fi sh group, showed potentially higher said. Study participants were randomly divided HDL and lower IDL cholesterol level, eating “We found that the effect of anti- Consuming fatty fi sh four times a week may into four groups for a 12-week intervention: lean fi sh, was not associated with changes in hypertension medication on heart help increase the amount of good cholesterol the camelina oil group, the fatty fi sh group, the number, size or composition of lipoprotein rate was enhanced by listening to and prevent the risk of heart disease, fi nds a the lean fi sh group, and the control group. particles, the researchers said. – IANS music,” Valenti said. study. One of the hypotheses raised The fi ndings showed that fatty fi sh by the researchers is that music increases the size and lipid composition of stimulates the parasympathetic high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, also nervous system, increases known as good cholesterol, in people with gastrointestinal activity and impaired glucose metabolism. accelerates absorption of anti- Moreover, using daily 30ml of camelina hypertensive medication, oil — rich in alpha-linolenic acid, which is intensifying its effects on heart rate. an essential omega-3 fatty acid — was also The sympathetic and found to decrease the number of harmful parasympathetic nervous Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) systems constitute the autonomic particles. nervous system, which maintains The IDL lipoprotein is the precursor of homoeostasis. (low-density lipoprotein) LDL, which is also The sympathetic nervous system known as the bad cholesterol. Previous studies accelerates heart rate, constricts have shown that long-chain omega-3 fatty blood vessels and raises blood acids found in fi sh have a benefi cial eff ect on pressure. lipoprotein size and composition. The parasympathetic nervous Both of these changes can reduce the risk of system controls the body at rest, cardiovascular diseases, said researchers from slowing the heart, lowering blood the University of Eastern Finland. pressure, and stabilising blood sugar For the study, published in the journal and adrenaline. – IANS Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, the team BENEFICIAL: Consuming fatty fish four times a week may help increase the amount of good involved nearly 100 Finnish men and women cholesterol. 6 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY CUISINE

regular smooth or grainy mustard. French fries are the standard side dishes. Po’ Boy is a leading attraction for all the visitors and it is an all time local favourite in New Orleans. There is an annual Oak Street Po’ Boy festival in November in New Orleans and is one of the city’s best attended events. Shrimp Po’ Boy

Ingredients Shrimps (26-30) 400 gm Buttermilk 1 cup Louisiana hot sauce 2 tbsp All purpose fl our 1 cup Yellow cornmeal ¾ cup Cayenne pepper ½ tsp Oregano ½ tsp Thyme ½ tp Garlic powder ½ tsp Salt to taste Black pepper powder to taste Mayonnaise ¼ cup Vegetable oil to fry

For sandwich DIFFERENT: Shrimp Po’ Boy, unlike other sandwiches, is served hot. Photo by the author French baguette 1 no Tomato 2 no Iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 cup Pickle few slices Fried potato 100 gm

Method Peel, wash and devein the Po’ Boy is a stand shrimps and keep aside in a bowl Add buttermilk, hot sauce, salt and pepper to the shrimp and toss to marinate well, refrigerate for an hour In a separate bowl combine, fl our, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and pepper, apart sandwich salt and set aside In a separate bowl whisk ubmarine, Sub, Grinder, spicy Louisiana sausage such thousands of jobs left vacant, the “Po’ Boy” in local accent. mayonnaise with 2 tbsp of hot sauce Hero, Hoagie, Zeppelin, as andouille, fried chicken and situation turned violent and despite Seafood and chicken Po’ Boys to make a smooth sauce, set aside Zep are the many names shredded seasoned beef. The third the loss of the transit system, the are made with breaded and fried In a heavy bottom pan, heat for sandwiches made and last distinction is that Po’ public favoured the union and ingredients, but if you don’t want about 2 inches of oil over medium with a length of an Italian Boy is a hot sandwich and not just supported the workers. As former to bread and deep fry, then oven heat Sbread split horizontally and fi lled composed of cold cuts, the fi llings streetcar conductors, the brothers roasting is a tasty alternative. Just Drain the marinated shrimp of with cold cuts, cheese, veggies and in the sandwich are served hot. also supported by announcing remember – you are going to serve any excess marinade and toss them dressing. But the undoubted king Like any popular food, it is that they would feed any hungry this sandwich hot, so time and plan in fl our mixture to coat well of the sandwich world is the Po’ important to know its origin and striker, who could not aff ord to the cooking accordingly. A beef Po’ Fry the shrimp until golden Boy sandwich from New Orleans. history. The Po’ Boy sandwich pay. The Martin brothers more Boy is made using cheaper cuts of brown and thoroughly cooked, At fi rst glance Po’ Boy looks like originated in the late 19th century. than kept their promise, not only beef and slow simmering them in remove the shrimps and place them just another submarine sandwich Po’ Boy was initially called an feeding the union men through the beef broth with garlic, paprika, bay on kitchen paper towel to remove served in chewy Italian bread but oyster loaf, named after its fi lling. long and bitter strike, but working leaf and thyme and spices until you excess oil the Po’ Boy is served in French In 1922, two brothers Bennie and with local baker to develop an even can shred it with a fork and load it Take the French baguette and baguette. The thin crispy crust Clovis Martin quit their job as New longer bread loaf measuring about onto the bread. slit it horizontally keeping one side and a soft light interior makes it Orleans streetcar conductors and 40 inches in order to make the The next step is to get the intact to hold the bread together stand apart from the crowd. The opened a coff ee shop in the city’s sandwiches that were especially dressing right. Fried seafood Po’ Spread the mayonnaise mixture, sandwich is served according to historic French market. Though more fi lling. Boys are usually dressed with a on the bottom half, divide the fried the length of the baguette. Extra the shop was small, the location According to Martin brothers, drizzle of melted butter and pickle shrimp, top with slice tomato, long loaves measure 32 inches, in the heart of the French Quarter whenever they saw a hungry striker slices. Fried chicken and shredded shredded lettuce and sliced pickles. and sandwiches come in full was prime and the brothers did a headed their way they would say beef Po’ Boys are served with gravy. Cover with the other half and length or half, quarter or shorties brisk business. In the summer of “here comes another poor boy” Many Po’ Boys are served dressed slice into half and serve with crispy (shorter than quarter). The second 1929, the negotiations between the and start making a sandwich. The with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise fried potato diff erence is in the fi lling of the transit company and the streetcar brothers’ generous gesture became or re-moulade sauce and pickles sandwich. The original Po’ Boy was racers broke down resulting in a popular instantly and soon the with a sprinkle of Louisiana hot z Chef Tarun Kapoor, fi lled with fried oysters or shrimp. strike and transit shut down. When sandwich represented the identity sauce. Sausage and meat versions Culinary Mastermind, Common variations include soft the strike breaking thugs were of the city’s heart and soul. Later are also served drizzled with USA. He may be contacted at shell crab, catfi sh and crawfi sh, brought in to take the more than the “poor boy” was shortened as mustard and the customer chooses [email protected] Friday, April 20, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Expats from Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district form new forum

The Qatar Lalpet Jama’at, a forum of expatriates from Lalpet in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, repatriation of the bodies of the dead, the forum would help those seeking the assistance, said was recently constituted for welfare of the community. Ahmed Rila, Forum General Secretary. Its off ice-bearers said that their organisation’s main mission would be to help meet the immediate A committee was also constituted with Mohamed Tasleen as the president and Yarqeen Ahmed needs and requirements of those coming to Qatar for jobs. In the wake of emergencies such as Wathe as the treasurer. Inquiries could be made on 77354089.

SIS holds investiture ceremony for student leaders

Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) students council members were recently conferred with Puthanpurayil, Sports Captain; Thejas Vinay, Assistant Sports Captain; Rishal Chowdhury, IT leadership roles for the academic session 2018-19 in a grand investiture ceremony. The event was Secretary; Kaniz Fathma Sinethyah, Assistant IT Secretary; Sundus Aden Abdi, Literary Secretary; presided over by Dr Subhash Nair, SIS Principal, who asked the leaders to lead by example and Hafsa Binte Anower, Assistant Literary Secretary; Danyca Nichole Vivar Roda, Cultural Secretary; follow the core values of SIS as the guiding factor for development of their leadership skills. Tabarak Gulrez, Assistant Cultural Secretary; and all the house captains and the house prefects. The principal invested the badges of off ice on Aditya Bhagat, Head Boy; Montaha Ahmed, Head It was a moment of self-contentment and achievement for the parents as they witnessed their Girl; Smart Suresh Alapatt, Assistant Head Boy; Hiba Yoosuf, Assistant Head Girl; Amal Shabana children being inducted in diff erent leadership positions. 8 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGR Friday, April 20, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 RAPHIC COMMUNITY 10 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY US inventor sees connectivity as a human right

icholas Negroponte developed hundreds of original United Nations Security Council is the founder and ideas and produced research on may be voting to change the chairman emeritus of new technology including touch- international rights regarding MIT’s (Massachusetts screen sensitivity and fl at panels access to Internet connectivity in Institute of long before they were introduced the coming year. “My hope, and NTechnology) Media Lab. He is to the market. this is truly a hope, is that there is an inventor, thinker, and angel “The thing I am most proud of is a 50 percent chance the UN might investor. He has pushed the not the hundreds of projects that declare connectivity as a human boundaries of connectivity and we create every year, but merely right in a resolution, which will be communication. He recently the existence of the Media Lab, interesting because human rights shared his thoughts on the evolving which continues to serve as a hub are free and all you have to do to world of digital information with for innovation and creativity,” said qualify is be human, and that really the students, faculty, and staff at Negroponte. does change the landscape,” said Northwestern University in Qatar Negroponte, known for his Negroponte. (NU-Q). philanthropic work, founded the Throughout the conversation, “Professor Negroponte is a One Laptop Per Child organisation, which was moderated by Dennis, pioneer in the world of inter- which designs, develops, and Negroponte discussed his hits and activity and multi-media, and he distributes low-cost laptops misses on predictions he made has been a driving force behind for children around the world about the world of technology. much of the innovation and with a mission to empower them “I made many predictions developments that have shaped through education. “The one thing throughout my life, some of which our world today,” said Everette E I realised throughout the years materialised and others that INVENTOR: Nicholas Negroponte speaking at NU-Q. Dennis, Dean and CEO. “For many is that the telecommunications simply didn’t,” said Negroponte. years he has led and supported an industry does not work in “Some examples of those that ideas into the minds of people who a distinguished history, famous enormous array of projects that the interest of people,” said did are touch innovation, which could make these thoughts and programmes and an exceptional brought new discoveries to the Negroponte, “yet, we are reaching many people opposed and thought aspirations a reality and to start a faculty. Founded in partnership digital world.” a time when I believe connectivity would be inconvenient, as well conversation about it. with Qatar Foundation, NU-Q The Media Lab, which should be a human right.” as fl at panels; however, I also Negroponte was in Qatar to provides a framework through helped drive the multi-media A combination of serendipity spoke passionately about working deliver the keynote address for which the students explore the revolution, was established in and years of hard work gave models of 3D holography, which Qatar National Library’s offi cial world and, ultimately, shape its 1984 by Negroponte as a centre for Negroponte a chance to pitch the did not materialise.” opening. future through its distinguished research and innovation, and the concept to the pope, who became Negroponte explained that the NU-Q draws from its parent schools of communication, intersection of art, science, and an avid supporter and partner. point of making predictions is not organisation, Northwestern journalism and strategic technology. Since then, the lab has With the pope’s support, the always to be accurate, but to put University (Evanston, Illinois), communication, and liberal arts.

CAMPUS: Northwestern University in Qatar. File Photo Friday, April 20, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LEISURE COMMUNITY

Colour by choice

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Super Cryptic Clues Wordwatch

halfpenny (HAY-puh-nee, HAP-nee) his monophobia through exposure. Earliest documented use: 1905. plural halfpence (HAY-puhns) How do you expose yourself to solitude USAGE: MEANING: gradually? Start in a room of ten people “He didn’t mention that some people noun: then slowly have them leave until it’s are downright scared to death of cats. 1. A British coin representing half a only you remaining?” But that’s OK because most people don’t penny. understand ailurophobia anyway. That’s 2. A sum of half a penny. sitomania (sy-tuh-MAY-nee-uh) why we lie and say we’re allergic when adjective: MEANING: we turn down dinner invitations to a cat 1. Worth half a penny. noun: An abnormal craving for food. lover’s home.” 2. Worth very little. ETYMOLOGY: ETYMOLOGY: From Greek sito- (grain, food) + -mania pyromania (py-roh-MAY-nee-uh, From Middle English halfpeny, from Old (excessive enthusiasm or craze). Earliest -MAYN-yuh) English h(e)alf + penig, penning. Earliest documented use: 1882. The opposite is MEANING: documented use: 1330. sitophobia. noun: An obsessive impulse to start fires. USAGE: USAGE: ETYMOLOGY: “The Iraqis, by contrast, were led by a “Although Chipley found sitomania in From Greek pyro- (fire) + -mania halfpenny Hitler.” patients from a broad range of social (excessive enthusiasm or craze). Earliest and age groups, he identified a special documented use: 1840. monophobia (mon-uh-FOH-bee-uh) form of the disease that aff licted USAGE: MEANING: adolescent girls.” “‘To play with fire is a lovely thing,’ the noun: A fear of being alone. Argentine native Norberto Piattoni, ETYMOLOGY: ailurophobia (ai-loor-uh-FOH-bee-uh, the executive chef at this airy South From Greek mono- (one) + -phobia (fear). ay-) American eatery, told a patron recently. Earliest documented use: 1880. MEANING: Rarely has a restaurant been so USAGE: noun: A fear of cats. transparent with its pyromania.” “Some nights, Wally would lose sleep ETYMOLOGY: trying to figure out a means to combat From Greek ailuro- (cat) + phobia (fear). — wordsmith.org Sudoku Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS DOWN 1. The little cases are bargains 1. It’s “wrinkle,” not “winkle”! (6) (8) 2. A fellow, matey, I have been 5. Prepared to cut back on involved with often (4,1,4) overexpenditures (6) 3. Approaches the U.S.A., even, 10. On which the water was to get involved (7) changed into wine? (10,5) 4. Matches played in “27” and 11. Lengths to which the unions left unfinished (5) Sudoku is a puzzle based will go? (7) 6. Hear he got out the stain on a 9x9 grid. The 12. Answer the persons: “wrong made by a workman (7) grid is also divided into number” (7) 7. Having a hand inside, also, is nine (3x3) boxes. You 13. “Fur Beauty of The Year” was not allowed (5) are given a selection of values and to complete illiterate (8) 8. Adjusting the seat before a the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that 15. The “moment” has a single N! bumpy ride makes it more every column, every row and every 3x3 (5) firm (8) box contains the digits 1 to 9 and none 18. Getting right among the 9. Talks, to start with, or highest is repeated. creatures in the vessels (5) prices (3,5) 20. The bone has healed and one 14. An adventure one gets away leaves (5,3) with? (8) The Mall Cinema (1): Royal Plaza Cinema 23. An animal, mistake for an 16. Was I serious? On the Bharat Ane Nanu (Telugu) Palace (1): Masha And The inanimate object in the field contrary. Honest (2,7) 2pm; Chappaquiddick Bear (2D) 2pm; Masha And (7) 17. Having a fondness for, write (2D) 5pm; Rampage (2D) 2:15pm; Parole (Malayalam) The Bear (2D) 3:30pm; The 25. All the musician who speaks and sing to (8) 7pm; Nanu Ki Jaanu () 5pm; Never Not Love You Titan (2D) 5pm; Never Not little Italian can say? (7) 19. Also dragging the son out to 9pm; Parole (Malayalam) (Tagalog) 7:45pm; Truth Or Love You (Tagalog) 7pm; 26. Getting one used to flying bars (7) 11:30pm. Dare (2D) 9:45pm; Parole Rampage (2D) 9pm; Bharat (3,12) 21. Help shoot, say (7) The Mall Cinema (2): (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Ane Nanu (Telugu) 11pm. 27. The fly is doubling back from 22. What a chef will give when Masha And The Bear (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Royal Plaza Cinema Across the Channel (6) he talks about meat? (6) 2:30pm; Masha And The Masha And The Bear (2D) Palace (2): Bharat Ane 28. The plan is to make one 24. A better contrast (5) Bear (2D) 4pm; Rampage 2:30pm; Masha And The Bear Nanu (Telugu) 2pm; Beyond curious (8) 25. Pretend to set in operation (3,2) (2D) 5:30pm; Never Not (2D) 4pm; Masha And The The Clouds (Hindi) 5pm; Love You (Tagalog) 7:30pm; Bear (2D) 5:30pm; Beyond Chappaquiddick (2D) Parole (Malayalam) 9:30pm; The Clouds (Hindi) 7pm; The 7pm; Parole (Malayalam) Truth Or Dare (2D) 12am. Titan (2D) 9:15pm; Beyond 9pm; Parole (Malayalam) Yesterday’s Solutions The Mall Cinema (3): The Clouds (Hindi) 11pm. 11:30pm. Parole (Malayalam) 2pm; Landmark Cinema (3): Royal Plaza Cinema Across: 1 Paraffin; 5 Carped; Down: 1 Pampas; 2 Rustle; Nanu Ki Jaanu (Hindi) Bharat Ane Nanu (Telugu) Palace (3): The Titan (2D) 9 Massaged; 10 Egoism; 3 Flatter; 4 Item; 6 Angling; 4:45pm; The Titan (2D) 2:15pm; Beyond The Clouds 2pm; Parole (Malayalam) 12 Allots; 13 Domineer; 7 Primeval; 8 Demurred; 7:15pm; Bharat Ane Nanu (Hindi) 5:15pm; Rampage 3:45pm; Serb Al Hamam 15 Gripping Tale; 18 Sole 11 Politic; 14 Spurned; 16 (Telugu) 9pm; The Titan (2D) 7:30pm; Serb Al - Arabic (2D) 6:15pm; The Survivor; 23 In Secret; 24 Aspirate; 17 Blastoff; 19 Afraid; 26 Aboard; 27 Straight; Securer; 20 Offhand; 21 (2D) 12am. Hamam - Arabic (2D) Titan (2D) 8pm; Truth Or 28 Effort; 29 Predator. Caught; 22 Editor; 25 Stir. Landmark Cinema 9:30pm; Bharat Ane Nanu Dare (2D) 9:45pm; Beyond (1): Parole (Malayalam) (Telugu) 11:15pm. The Clouds (Hindi) 11:30pm. 14 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Slow down ageing with simple habits

geing is a natural process that vegetables support healthy blood glucose can’t be stopped but you can try levels, manage blood pressure and reverse slowing down its eff ects from oxidative stress. showing by drinking adequate z Use natural oils as they directly seep in water and using sunscreen every through your skin into your blood stream and timeA you step out, suggest experts. enhance your beauty inside and out. Oils like Shubhika Jain, Founder of RAS Luxury Oils; lavender, rosehip, geranium, pomegranate Sham Kumar, Education Manager at Kiehl’s and sandalwood have potent moisturising , and Chiranjiv Chhabra, Director and properties that will make the skin look radiant, consultant dermatologist at Skin Alive Clinics, bright and wrinkle-free. have listed some tips: From parabens to preservatives, toxic chemicals found in many beauty care z Chronic dehydration is the number one products, not only increase our toxic load, but cause for skin ageing. Drinking water helps to also age our skin at a faster rate. restore elasticity of the skin and moisturises z Sunscreen is an imperative step in the on a cellular level, which helps to plump up skin care regimen as UV A and UV B rays are skin and add a more youthful glow. toner helps in gently cleansing the facial skin for a moisturising cream with anti-ageing present throughout the year, which emitted by Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to while refreshing it without any harsh synthetic benefi ts which has ingredients like hyaluronic the sun. This can cause a serious damage to the keep yourself hydrated and get luminous, drying agents. A toner also helps tighten the acid, jasmonic acid, copper PCA, and calcium skin and can also lead to pre-mature ageing, healthy skin. pores and prepares the skin for serum and PCA. deep tissue damage and skin cancer. z Cortisol, the stress hormone in your body moisturiser. z Collagen helps to strengthen our skin, It is recommended to pick SPF 50 when the causes mental and physical fatigue, leading Following the toner is a hydrating serum. hair and nails. This valuable protein in the sun is at its peak during the daytime. Opt for to untimely ageing of skin. To reduce daily Look out for an active and eff ective serum body can be restored with inducing more some UV fi lters in the sunscreen and look for stress resort to exercising, meditation, calming with ingredients such as pure vitamin C, micro protein in the diet. Adequate protein intake mexoryl SX, mexoryl XL and titanium dioxide. massages and aromatherapy. These will fi ltered yeast extract or glycerin. A serum is reduces sagging skin, prevents premature z It is hard to quit, but giving up your instantly charge up your mind body and spirit. used to intensively hydrate facial skin making ageing and support overall health. smoking habit is one of the best age-defying z Start your everyday skincare regimen it look less dull and tired. It also helps in Introduce almonds, broccoli, oats, quinoa, gifts you can give yourself. with a gentle cleanser suiting your skin type. smoothing the appearance of fi ne lines and walnuts and tofu and soya milk for repairing z Avoid processed foods as much as Look out for ingredients such as calendula uneven textures. and constructing tissue and keep your collagen possible. Phosphates fuel the ageing process, or cucumber, which are mild in its approach z Moisturise with a light but eff ective daily intact. interfering with vitamin D activation and and have soothing and anti-infl ammatory face cream. The use of a moisture helps in z Toxins leech vital minerals and cause weakening your bones. Genetically engineered properties. replenishing skin hydration by drawing and premature ageing. Antioxidants like vitamins food has also been linked to accelerated For the next step, apply an eff ective alcohol- absorbing moisture from the air, leaving the A, C, E and beta-carotene are essential to agEing, so if you do choose processed foods, be free toner according to your skin type. The skin smooth, soft and healthy looking. Look restore the lost nutrients from the body. Green sure to opt for organic. — IANS

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

Those who know the real you find your lack of confidence frustrating, You may be in a quiet, reflective mood today, Taurus. You could receive a Today, Gemini, forget socialising, working, and answering the phone. Stay Aries. Your talents are startling to mere mortals, yet you rarely take credit communication from an old friend that sets you remembering the good home and cuddle in a blanket by the fire. Get out your old yearbooks or for all your abilities. Today you get an opportunity to participate in a old days of your youth. You can’t help but look at some of your pivotal photo albums and have fun reflecting on good times from your past. Enjoy project that could make or break your career. You may hesitate, weigh your decisions and wonder how your life would have been diff erent had you being quiet and still. Listen to the ticking of the clock and the wind outside. capabilities in your mind, and come up short. Not only can you do this, you made other choices. It’s pointless to play that game. Don’t wonder about Measure time by the shadows moving across the room. Give yourself this can do it better than anyone else! “what if.” Embrace what you have. day of meditation. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Don’t be surprised if neighbours come to your door asking for a favour – You’re likely to wake up today with a compulsion to clean or organise Today should be a “no holds barred” day as you strategise your next career and not just to borrow a cup of sugar! While your initial response will be to something, Leo. This may be rather unlike you. If we didn’t know better move, Virgo. If you were in the army, you’d be a five-star general by now say yes (it’s your nature, after all), think twice. This “favour” could involve we’d say that you were feeling a parental urge, and your nesting instinct is – your tactical sense is that good. Unfortunately, your off ice isn’t handing a major time commitment. Is this what you want to do? You can put your kicking in. Indulge your domestic desires today. Tomorrow you’re probably out stars. You’ll have to be satisfied with a raise and promotion – the least needs ahead of your friends’ and still be a good neighbour. Don’t worry, going to be in quite a diff erent frame of mind! they can off er after all your hard work. If no such off er is forthcoming, go they’ll understand. and ask for it! LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Today might be largely devoted to household tasks, Libra. It isn’t exactly This is going to be a rather busy day for you, Scorpio, and you’re likely You’ve been working hard lately and deserve the professional acclaim that the most glamorous assignment, but you take a certain pleasure in to love every minute of it. You can expect to meet many people as comes your way, Sagittarius. As a result of your eff orts, it’s likely you’ve attending to daily necessities. Pay some bills, throw in a few loads of you go about your day. There will be side trips and detours that you received or will soon receive a bonus, raise, or promotion of some kind. laundry, do some yard work and cooking. Your partner or family will weren’t anticipating, but they’re all the more delightful because of their Celebrate, but just one night. If you let the party continue indefinitely, the appreciate your eff orts. It’s even more fun if it isn’t expected of you. And spontaneity, like the unexpected lunch with a friend. Such stolen moments bill could be too large even for you! Be frugal and work hard. That’s your who knows? Maybe they’ll reciprocate. enrich your life. real ticket to the good life. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

This is likely to be a day geared to fulfilling the needs of family. Lesser Guilt can be a powerful motivator, Aquarius, but it isn’t a pure one. Today Today you could feel overwhelmed with obligations and commitments persons would resent the obligation, but not you, Capricorn. You have a you could feel obligated to help a family member with something you’d to others. There isn’t a moment free for yourself, not even for a bathroom nurturing spirit. As long as you feel appreciated, you’re happy to go the prefer to take no part in. There are times, like this, when familial duty break! Clearly, something’s out of balance, Pisces. It’s time to take charge extra mile (or two). You can expect to feel loved by those around you. You trumps personal desires. Do your best to be helpful and gracious even of your life. It’s wonderful that you have such a giving, generous spirit, but have a willing, giving nature, and it shows in your aura like a beacon for all though it could be a trying time for you. You’ll feel good about yourself you do no one any favours if you burn out from exhaustion. Take some to see. once it’s all done. time to refill the well of your soul. Friday, April 20, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Music streaming drives 27% growth in Indian industry

he total music industry revenues President India and Middle East – Sony Music, in India grew from Rs570.7 crore in said in a statement. 2016 to Rs725.6 crore in 2017. This Blaise Fernandes, President and CEO, IMI, increase in revenue by Rs154.9 crore feels glad that digital music is claiming a larger is the largest since 2011, according to part of the pie in line with the global trends. dataT from IFPI, a not-for-profi t international “Various initiatives undertaken by the organisation which represents the interests of government like Digital India and Bharat Net 1,300 record companies from across the globe. programmes will enable the Indian music The revenues from music streaming grew at a industry to out-perform most evolved recorded rate of 37.26 per cent and revenues from digital music industries in the digital domain and music now amount to over 91 per cent of the climb up in rankings in the coming years.” Indian recorded music industry revenue. But music listeners are still consuming music There were two primary factors driving this from pirated websites. Stream-ripping remains positive growth in digital music consumption, a major threat to the music industry in India. i.e. increased data consumption in the advent According to a 2017 study by IPSOS for of cheaper data rates and greater smartphone Indian Music Industry (IMI), an IFPI affi liate, penetration. the apex body that represents music companies The digital revenue alone in 2017 was operating in India both internationally and Rs665.6 crore which is greater than the domestically, 94 per cent of the 900 surveyed combined industry revenue of Rs570.7 crore in music consumers in India admitted to using 2016 by almost Rs95 crore. some form of piracy to access music. “Last year’s fi gures were phenomenal and “While the 2017 fi gures may paint a pretty we were expecting the market to do well this picture, Indian Music Industry is still greatly year as well, but a 27 per cent growth in 2017 impacted by digital piracy and value gap,” said has exceeded our forecasts. Going into 2018, Vikram Mehra, Managing Director of Saregama our aim is to make music even more accessible, India Limited. aff ordable and unlimited.” “We must work together in curbing piracy CANDID: "While the 2017 figures may paint a pretty picture, Indian music industry is still greatly “To sustain this growth, the industry will through a multi-pronged approach involving impacted by digital piracy and value gap," avers Vikram Mehra, Managing Director of Saregama start laying the groundwork for a subscription various stakeholders at the state and central India Limited. eco-system,” Shridhar Subramaniam, levels.” — IANS

Romance not limited to youth, by the younger couple like always, but is asserts Angrezi Mein director instrumental in vocalising the unexpressed love in all generations other than ‘the Harish Vyas, director of Pankaj Tripathi- young’,” said Vyas. starrer Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain, says the “Sanjayji was the only person I had in fi lm depicts how romance is not just for the mind to play this character for the kind of youth. value he has brought to the character of The fi rst look of the fi lm, which also Yashwant Batra,” he added. features Sanjay Mishra, Anshuman Jha, Presented by NFDC and produced by Shivani Raghuvanshi, Brijendra Kala and Manav Malhotra of Drumroll Pictures Ekavali Khanna, was released by the National in association with Bunty Khan’s Shiny Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Entertainment, the fi lm shows the lives yesterday. of three ordinary couples who have very Scheduled to release on May 18, Angrezi distinct views on what love stands for. Mein Kehte Hain is set in Varanasi and boasts Vyas has also written the screenplay and of real-life characters and situations one can co-penned the fi lm’s dialogues with Aryan relate to, especially for those who are or have Saha. ever been in love, read a statement. Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain has also won “It’s a romantic fi lm. I wanted to address awards for Best Feature Film and Best this side of romance that is subdued Director at the Five Continents International and wrapped in the fi ne nuances of the Film Festival 2017, Venezuela. daily grind. Romance in India is usually The fi lm’s music is composed by Praveen depicted through the youth but it’s not Kuwar, Oni-Adil and Ranjan Sharma, with BEYOND BOUNDARIES: “Romance in India is usually depicted through the youth but it's not limited to them. In this case, it is depicted lyrics by Yogesh Gaur. — IANS limited to them,” says Harish Vyas.

‘Foreigner’ VJ Anusha even toiletries was tough as I Bareilles and Groban was over-charged for was a ‘foreigner’ and was over- to host Tony Awards for his performance in the War and Peace- everything in 2002 charged for everything,” Anusha inspired musical Natasha, Pierre & The tweeted yesterday. The nominees for the 72nd annual Tony Great Comet of 1812. TV host and popular VJ She was just 19 when she Awards won’t be announced for nearly “Love that these two good friends, Anusha Dandekar says back moved to for a career in two weeks, but CBS has revealed that Sara musicians, actors, singers, songwriters, in 2002 when she shifted base the entertainment industry. Bareilles and Josh Groban will host the Tony nominees and just darn nice humans from to India, she was She started off as an anchor in June 10 telecast. agreed to host the Tonys,” said executive over-charged for everything MTV’s House of Style. She later This marks the fi rst time that either producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner as she was considered to be a hosted Dance Crew, Teen Diva performer has hosted the ceremony, in a statement. “foreigner”. and Love School. though neither is a stranger to the Tonys. The Tony nominations will be “I moved to Mumbai from Anusha made her acting Bareilles, who just wrapped her run in announced May 1 on CBS This Morning by Australia in my teens. With debut in in 2003 with Waitress, was nominated last year for Leslie Odom Jr. of Hamilton and Katharine my heavy accent and little Mumbai Matinee and later did penning the score for the hit musical. McPhee, who took over for Bareilles in TAKEN FOR A RIDE: knowledge about the city, buying fi lms like and Anthony Groban was a best actor nominee in 2017 Waitress on April 10. — Newsday/TNS Anusha Dandekar. furniture, kitchen appliances, Kaun Hai? — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Friday, April 20, 2018 COMMUNITY

PERFORMANCE: Hurra dance performed by Magar artistes. Nepali expatriates celebrate New Year

CHIEF GUEST: The Nepali ambassador speaking at the programme. ENTERTAINED: The audience witnessing the cultural event.

sounds of Nepali fold music instruments. A be completed by next year. The community community by the body movements. By Usha Wagle Gautam large number of people gathered at the park would be able to organise their programmes Similarly, Nepali Tamu Society performed to mark the New Year. The celebration came at the cultural house. Salaju dance, a typical dance of Nepali with joyful activities such as street dances, The musical event during the programme Tamu people. During the performance, here are some 130 organisations parades and re-unions. started with a performance by Non-Resident Tamu artistes were wearing their traditional of Nepali expatriates of diff erent The ‘Navavarsha’ (Nepali New Year) falls Nepali Magar Society, an ethic group of attires. ethnicities coming from every in the second week of April. Usually, April Nepal. The group performed the Magar The artistes from Nepali Cultural Family nook and corner of Nepal. They 14 is marked as the fi rst day of Baisakh, the typical dance ‘Hurra’. The Magar artistes performed two dances on Nepali movie celebrate their festivals with zeal fi rst month of the Bikram Sambat calendar wore their traditional dress and ornaments. songs. Mohan Shah, a singer, presented a andT zest in Qatar. (offi cial calender of Nepal). According to one of the dancers, ‘Hurra’ is new song. A group dance was performed by The community recently celebrated The New Year programme was chaired by widely performed in Nepali festivals. Bharat Nepali Social Organisation artistes. During Nepali New Year, organising diff erent Nabin Pokheral, President of Non Resident KC, a dancer, performed a national dance. the performance, as all artistes carried the programmes. It was around 80 kilometres Nepali Association National Co-ordination The performance earned applause from the national fl ag of Nepal. away from Doha, where over 40 community Council Qatar (NRNA NCC) and Professor audience. The performer also praised and Artistes from diff erent organisations also organisations celebrated the New Year under Ramesh Prasad Koirala, Nepali ambassador acknowledged the appreciation from the performed a farmer dance popular in the the leadership of Non-Resident Nepali to Qatar, was the chief guest. The programme audience. southern belts of the Himalayan nation. Association National Co-ordination Council was started with Nepal’s national anthem. Non Resident Nepali Tamang Society Nepali Cultural Centre artistes performed Qatar. Speaking at the programme, Ambassador performed the solo dance. The Tamang diff erent comic acts. Likewise, Taumaya The celebrations took place at Al Dana Koirala conveyed New Year greetings to performance enacted chosen cultural Gurung, a dancer, performed a traditional Club. The place was beautifully decorated the people. He said a Nepali cultural house aspects of Tamang community. One of the Nepali dance. Sharad Pandey, another for the event. The park echoed with sweet was in the process and the facility would artistes re-told the ethnic tales of Tamang dancer, performed on a folk song.