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COVER STORY 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.36am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.52am Zuhr (noon) 11.45am Asr (afternoon) 3.07pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.41pm Isha (night) 7.11pm

USEFUL NUMBERS Dog Eat Dog crime thriller fi lm directed by Paul Schrader. The screenplay DIRECTION: Paul Schrader by Matthew Wilder is based on Edward Bunker’s 1995 novel WRITTEN BY: Mark Earl Burman, Gary Hamilton, Brian of same name. The fi lm stars Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe. Beckmann, David Hillary The story revolves around a crew of ex-cons who are hired by a CAST: Nicolas Cage, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Matthew Cleveland mafi oso to kidnap the baby of a rival mobster. Cook LOCATIONS: Roxy Cinema, Gulf Mall, Royal Plaza, The Emergency 999 SYNOPSIS: Dog Eat Dog is an American black comedy Mall, Landmark, Villaggio, City Centre Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 My Ex and Whys comedy drama fi lm, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, DIRECTION: Cathy Garcia-Molina starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil. The fi lm follows the WRITTEN BY: Carmi Raymundo, Jancy Nicolas, Gilliann story of Cali, a blogger who owns the up and coming blog, Ebreo, Cathy Garcia-Molina “The Bakit List,” and her ex Gio who will return to her life CAST: Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Joey Marquez unexpectedly and surprisingly after breaking her heart. SYNOPSIS: My Ex and Whys is a 2017 Filipino romantic LOCATIONS: Royal Plaza, The Mall, Landmark ote Unquo u te Q Mall Cinema (1): Aby Logan (2D) 8pm; Logan (2D) Be original; (Malayalam) 2:30pm; 10:30pm. Commando 2 (Hindi) 5pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Palace don’t be scared of Dog Eat Dog (2D) 7:15pm; Aby Aby (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Kittu (2): Aby (Malayalam) 2pm; Aby being bold! (Malayalam) 9pm; Logan (2D) Gaudu Unnadu (Telugu) 6:45pm; (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Akher Deek 11:15pm. Akher Deek Fe Masr (2D) 9:15pm; Fe Masr (2D) 7pm; Aby (Malayalam) Mall Cinema (2): Gunturodu Aby (Malayalam) 11pm. 9pm; Logan (2D) 11:30pm. – Ed Sheeran (Telugu) 2:30pm; Kikoriki (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Kikoriki Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 5pm; Logan (2D) 6:30pm; Logan (2D) 2:30pm; Kikoriki (2D) (3): Akher Deek Fe Masr (2D) (2D) 9pm; Commando 2 (Hindi) 4:15pm; Logan (2D) 6:30pm; 2pm; Rock Dog (2D) 4pm; Dog 11:30pm. Logan (2D) 8:30pm; Logan (2D) Eat Dog (2D) 5:45pm; My Ex And Mall Cinema (3): Kikoriki 11pm. Whys (Tagalog) 7:30pm; Lala (2D) 2:15pm; Rock Dog (2D) Landmark Cinema (3): Rock Land (2D) 9:30pm; Dog Eat Dog 3:45pm; Akher Deek Fe Masr Dog (2D) 3pm; Akher Deek Fe (2D) 11:45pm. Community Editor (2D) 5:30pm; My Ex And Whys Masr (2D) 5pm; My Ex And Whys Asian Town Cinema: Yaman Kamran Rehmat (Tagalog) 7:30pm; Akher Deek (Tagalog) 7pm; Lala Land (2D) (Tamil) 7pm; Aby (Malayalam) e-mail: [email protected] Fe Masr (2D) 9:30pm; Akher 9pm; Dog Eat Dog (2D) 11:30pm. 5:30, 8, 10 & 10:30pm; Fukri Telephone: 44466405 Deek Fe Masr (2D) 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (Malayalam) 6:30 & 9:30pm; Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Kittu (1): Kikoriki (2D) 2:30pm; Kikoriki Munthiri Vallikal (Malayalam) 6 Gaudu Unnadu (Telugu) 2pm; (2D) 4pm; Logan (2D) 5:30pm; & 9pm. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

which reveals for the fi rst time the previously Revival of Qatar’s musical heritage and unknown relationship between these two Qatari Folk singing program artists, who, despite an age gap of twenty years, WHEN: Thursday, Friday until April 28 shared many moments, both personal and WHERE: Beach 15, Katara professional. TIME: 6pm to 10pm It has been organised in six sections, evoking Residents will have the opportunity to watch diff erent aspects of each artist’s production, and enjoy authentic Qatari musical arts and folk including the development of their work as singing every weekend until April 28, 2017 at young artists through to their modernist Katara. creations, showing the correspondences The second edition of this cultural show between their works, the infl uence of the dubbed as ‘The Revival of Qatar’s Musical surrealist movement, and the return to realism Heritage and Qatari Folk Singing Programme’ during the post-war period. is in line with Katara’s continuous eff orts to The exhibition will be accompanied by a preserve the heritage of Qatar’s ancestors. series of lectures and an extensive education Some sideline activities at the event include programme, as well as a self-guided handbook training sessions, competitions, exhibitions, for the visitors. documentary research, publications, and A richly illustrated catalogue published as lectures and seminars. co-edition with Flammarion will accompany the exhibition, featuring new essays by art Chamber at MIA: Music of Qatar historians and the curators of the exhibition. and Germany WHEN: April 13 Nagham TIME: 6pm-7pm WHERE: The Backyard at Sheraton Grand WHERE: Atrium, Museum of Islamic Art Hotel The next monthly free chamber music EVENTS Off -road biking tour WHEN: Thursdays concert by members of the Qatar Philharmonic WHERE: Zekreet TIME: 8pm onwards Orchestra in the atrium of Museum of Islamic WHEN: Fridays After the success of The Backyard, a concept Art will be on April 13, with the West Bay JR Répertoire Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the is born to introduce adding a skyline as a backdrop. No tickets or reservations WHERE: Qatar Museums Gallery in country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in twist of International tunes. Live music by required. All ages welcome. Seating will be on a Katara (Building 10) the desert on a fatbike to explore the local Nagham’s offi cial band and guest artists every fi rst-come fi rst-serve basis. WHEN: March 9 to May 31 fl ora and fauna, spot desert wildlife, hike up week. The entrance fee is QR100. For details, JR, the celebrated French artist, is the jebels, chill in the magic of the Richard Serra call 44853000. Qatar Superstock 600 Championship subject of a major retrospective show in Qatar statues and this unique landscape. Round 3 being held by Qatar Museums at QM Gallery Participants will get to cross the desert Reggae Beachfest Doha WHERE: Losail International Circuit Katara in Doha. riding fatbikes from Zekreet to the Richard WHEN: Thursdays and Fridays TIME: 10am JR is amongst a handful of world- Serra statues, on a route of approximately WHERE: Oyster Beach at St. Regis Hotel WHEN: March 23, 24 and 25 renowned artists that combines art and 13kms. The route is easy to ride and suitable TIME: 8pm onwards Qatar SuperStock 600 is a new road racing engaged actions through large-scale outdoor for people with average fi tness. You must In collaboration with Reggae Beachfest in championship organised by Qatar Motor installations, fi lms, photographs and videos, be able to ride. Kids aged 9 and older are Dubai, Qatar will witness the best rasta nights Motorcycle Federation and Losail Circuit Sports using the streetscape as his canvas and his also welcome. The fee is QR220 (QR190 around. The organisers say, “We’ve got the Club. inspiration, which he claims as the largest art for ages 9-14) and includes bike and safety setup sorted to get you feeling the Caribbean The championship will have 12 races over 6 gallery in the world. equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 hours. vibe. Along with our resident band Earthkry rounds at the Losail International Circuit. JR creates “Pervasive Art” that spreads For details and booking, please visit all the way from Jamaica, we have so many big The riders are competing using one-make uninvited on the buildings and slums around the company website on http://www. names in the Reggae scene lined up at this huge bikes that will be used for the rest of the Paris, on the walls in the Middle East, on clubbluepearl.com/news-feed/ beachfest!” Entrance fee is QR50 at the door. season, a stocked 600cc bike. The organisers the broken bridges in Africa or the favelas in For more information, please call 44460105 bill it as “a great chance for every competitor Brazil. He remains anonymous and doesn’t to test themselves and fi ght for the title in explain his work, allowing the subjects, Senorita-Ladies Night fair racing conditions and in a professional protagonists, spectators and passers-by to WHERE: The Club at St. Regis environment”. raise their own questions. WHEN: Tuesdays Grandstand and Paddock area are open for The exhibition will feature some of the TIME: 7pm free to all the spectators. key series that have made the artist famous The Club at St. Regis promises the ‘fi nest around the world as well as a video lounge weeknight in town with Cuban and Latin Al Gannas where selected video works can be viewed. rhythms’. The event starts at 7pm. The dress (For school students) code is “strictly fabulous-Latin vibe” and there Until March 31, 2017 2017 Qatar Dragon Boat Festival are no entrance fees. For more information, 9am–Noon WHERE: Grand Hyatt Doha please call 4446-0105. Al Gannas Society WHEN: March 10 Free ( For boys only, requires registration) TIME: 8am Imperial Threads: Motifs and artisans Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from Al Gannas association is participating in The 2017 edition of the Qatar Dragon Boat from Turkey, Iran and India 1963 until tomorrow) the “Our culture is a school” programme, by Festival will be held at Grand Hyatt Doha on WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art WHERE: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern organising many activities for the students March 10. Come cheer on your favourite team WHEN: March 15 to November 4 Art and QM Gallery Al Riwaq every Monday and Wednesday of the week. as Qatar’s best dragon boat clubs compete in This exhibition will focus on the exchange WHEN: Until April 16 These activities include explanations on the 200m sprint category. of artistic and material cultures between Qatar Museums presents a monograph of hunting and related items tools, kinds of falcons The competition will have two categories: the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. one of the most renowned modern artists of and preys, in addition to workshop on how to Premier and Corporate/Recreation. Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece carpets, among the Arab world: Dia al-Azzawi. The exhibition, carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of For team registration details, please e-mail other artworks, from Turkey, Iran and India, showcasing over 500 works across fi fty years goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic [email protected] these objects will be contextualised within the and a range of media, aims at mapping an coff ee and start a fi re. For further details, visit historical circumstances of politics and artistic itinerary of modernism and profi les the practice katara.net production of their time, primarily from the of the Iraqi artist. The exhibition is curated by 16th to the 18th centuries. Catherine David, Deputy Director of Musée Qatar Music Academy National d’Art Moderne at the Centre Georges (For school students) Picasso-Giacometti Pompidou, Paris. Until March 28, 2017 WHEN: Until May 21 11am–2pm WHERE: Fire Station Artist In Residence Free (Requires registration) This exhibition brings together more than Qatar Music Academy focuses on teaching 120 works by Picasso and Giacometti, drawn its students the principles of Arab and Western from the collections of the Musée national music. As part of the “Our Culture is a School” Picasso-Paris and the Fondation Giacometti in programme, Qatar Music Academy has off ered Paris, as well as exceptional loans from French interested schools the opportunity to attend and other international collections, covering various workshops. These workshops will paintings, sculptures, sketches, photographs include an introduction to Arab and Western and interviews with the artists. music and instruments, as well as the teachers The exhibition refl ects two years of research giving a brief overview of the educational undertaken by the Fondation Giacometti music programmes at the Academy. For further and the Musée national Picasso-Paris, details, visit katara.net

E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I’ve always believed in people, and staying the course” —Fawad Rana, MD QALCO and owner of Lahore Qalandars

CANDID: Selflessness, in a nutshell, is what a Qalandar is about and the inspiration behind the name of our franchise, says Fawad Rana. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

ROLE MODEL “Qatar is a role model for the world for its sporting spectrum — just look at the broad range of world class sporting infrastructure, supplemented by health facilities and regular global interaction that brings together experts and icons to the stage”

take an eternity to encapsulate everything of about Qalandars. In essence, however, it is Baba what a Qalandar is about and the inspiration By Kamran Rehmat note here. Lahore is what made Faiz, Iqbal and Bulleh Shah’s famous verse that, I believe, one behind the name of our franchise. Baba Bulleh Shah the poets they were; and it is cannot do without dwelling on the subject: I reached out to all the major league stars also linked with Baba Guru Nanak, the founder back home in our endeavour to fi nd the people ne of the memorable sights of the of Sikhism, not to say Lava, the son of Lord Phullaan da tu attr bana who would connect with our philosophy. But inaugural and second edition of Rama. Atrraan da fer kadh darya the only man, who immediately struck a chord the high-octane T20 Pakistan But perhaps, the most beautiful Darya vich raj ke naha with it was (former Pakistan pace bowler and Super League held in the UAE was interpretation of Lahore stems from Noor Machliyan wango taarian la later bowling coach) Aquib Javed. Would you the troughs of emotion Fawad Jehan, Mughal emperor Jahangir’s queen, Fer vi teri bou nayi mukni believe he simply quit his job with the UAE team ORana went through in full public glare. who, after he passed away sat at his tomb for Pehlai apni “mey” muka without even negotiating with us to come on It would not be off the mark to suggest that more than a decade and half and rendered (Extract perfume oil from fl owers board! those made-for-television moments of Rana’s this as a tribute (recites a couplet): “We Create a river of perfume oil In a country that is deeply passionate ecstasy and agony as the fortunes of his Qatar- bought this paradise by sacrifi cing our lives”. Bathe in the river like crazy about football and will host the 2022 linked franchise Lahore Qalandars swung yo-yo (Poet-philosopher) Iqbal had written a great Diving and remerging like fi sh World Cup, how do you explain QALCO’s like turned him into an unheralded star. deal about Qalandars; I was to discover that Even so your stench won’t go decision to buy and nurture the franchise In a freewheeling interview with Community, during the Ottoman Empire, he was referred First rid the self of your arrogance) of a cricket-obsessed nation like Pakistan? the Qatar Lubricants Company (QALCO) to as “Iqbal of Lahore”. But it was Sufi mystic Cricket is one of the most watched sports Managing Director, dwells on the genesis of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, who, fi rst wrote This concept of selfl essness is, in a nutshell, in the world. Qatar has given us not just a Lahore Qalandars, his long association playing fi eld for football but an entire with one of Qatar’s leading enterprises sporting culture — to the extent that the and how, in a decidedly, passionate “Rest assured, country has been able to create a niche football nation, a decision was made for it. In fact, I would say Qatar is a role to buy a cricket franchise of another we are mindful model for the world for its sporting nation. spectrum — just look at the broad range Before he got down to fl at bat the (of catering to of world class sporting infrastructure, posers, Rana declared they were not the interest supplemented by health facilities and done with just buying and nurturing the regular global interaction that brings Qalandars*. of the fans in together experts and icons to the stage. “We intend to go global with our At the same time, Qatar hosts a large brand,” he said, when asked what future Doha) and hope base of Southeast Asian expatriate he envisioned for the Qalandars — all to respond population whose fi rst love, of course, this with the assurance of a man who is cricket. We continue to receive great is not content with dreaming big but positively in support from Qatar to tap into it just like getting there as well. other sports. the future. It’s The name — Lahore Qalandars How did you convince the top — invokes a spiritual connect a promise… QALCO management to buy a in a world where T20 cricket we will bring Pakistani cricket franchise? is fashioned as a hit-and-run Our chairman HE Sheikh Sultan bin enterprise. What’s the genesis? some action Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, and I’m often asked about this. I spent his partner, HH Sheikh Mohammed a lot of time getting this off the table. to Doha; only bin Khalifa Al Thani — who is also the I have an abiding relationship with chairman of Al Sadd Sports Club — are Lahore, a subject of a documentary that the modalities sports lovers. They trust my judgment. I got made decades ago. For the record, need to be When I gave them a presentation, I ‘Lahore Qalandars’ was fi rst suggested could sense they agreed to support to me by my brother Sameen Rana. fleshed out” because they agreed with the idea of There’s a whole spiritual connect to it. engaging the youth of Pakistan. Lahore is the art and cultural capital PASSIONATE: Fawad Rana exults after Lahore Qalandars triumphs during the prelims of the second edition of Continued on Page 6 of Pakistan with a history so rich, it can Pakistan Super League in the UAE last month. 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY COVER STORY

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More than half of Pakistan’s population — according to some estimates, nearly 65 percent — is under 25. It is a young and vibrant country. They are very happy to see the youth programmes that we are working on. If you can assemble more than 113,000 cricket-crazy kids from vast corners of the country in a short span of time — like we did as part of our talent hunt programme back home recently — then you can imagine (the scale of) our success. We virtually brought together the entire Punjab (Pakistan’s most populous and pivotal province). They are just as happy also to note the way we are presenting Qatar via sports around the world. Rather than a business decision, their intention was — and is — to engage the youth of Pakistan positively. This is a token of appreciation for the contribution of Pakistanis in Qatar.

Are there any plans to bring some action to Doha? It is a bit early for me to venture into a guessing game on when this could happen, but rest assured, we are mindful (of catering to the interest of the fans in Doha) and hope to respond positively in the future. It’s a promise… we will bring some action to Doha; only the modalities need to be fl eshed out.

Tell us about your association with QALCO… BONDING: Fawad Rana interacts with ace leg-spinner Yasir Shah and emerging batting star Fakhar Zaman of Lahore Qalandars. I’m into my second decade of service with QALCO. I joined as Technical and Sales Manager back in 2001, coming from (Our management) is happy to note the way we are presenting Qatar Saudi Arabia. At the time, we had a British via sports around the world. Rather than a business decision, their management, which left the company because it was incurring massive losses. I took over intention was — and is — to engage the youth of Pakistan positively. This the company when it was not operational in any real sense, and with no sales pitch worth is a token of appreciation for the contribution of Pakistanis in Qatar shouting about. It was a big challenge; in the beginning, I used to carry cartons of oils in my fail when they are may be just about to take do more to make their mark? more outgoing. This is the way forward. The own car and sell them personally! off . They often abandon their ambition in We need to fi rst understand that we are Pakistani business community back home also But I had such a great team; people going frustration after investing a lot of time, energy economic migrants. The one outstanding needs to come to the party. beyond the call of duty to get us where we are and money, when just a little persistence would thing about our community in Qatar is a sense today. The fact is that we, as a company, have probably see them through. I’ve always believed of belonging and bonding, which frankly, I (*Qalandar is a honorifi c given to a saint who grown with the country; as Qatar took off , so in people, and staying the course. haven’t seen quite the same way elsewhere is at a very high level of spirituality. Qalandars did we. Touchwood, we are now the largest in the region. They should however, interact are diff erent from other saints and have very brand in the fi eld in Qatar. I have always had How do you view the contribution of the more with their hosts; they need to do more strong feelings of love for God’s creation and may the complete confi dence and abiding trust of Pakistani community in the development business; they need to take shelf space; and enjoy freedom from the ties and bounds of time our chairman and the board. As for work, what of Qatar and what do you think could they market themselves better. They need to be and space) drives us is the deep loyalty of our employees. This spares me the need to hire outsiders!

How do you divide your time between work (QALCO) and more work (Qalandars)? I believe in delegation of authority; that’s the regimen at both QALCO and Qalandars. We’re a fi ercely independent organisation where every department works, you could say, on ‘auto pilot’ since everyone knows their job and gives their 100 percent. My role is limited to strategising work. Am fortunate to have most of my team of more than one-and-a-half decade still intact!

What is the one outstanding feature about Qatar that you think distinguishes it from other countries you have been to? There’s so much positive energy about the country. Because of this feel-good factor, you sort of start owning it. The opportunity to make it good and friendliness of the people stand out. When I go abroad, there is almost instant recognition of Qatar; I feel proud of this belonging. You’ve got to hand it to the visionary leadership of this country for marketing it so well on the world stage.

As an entrepreneur, what are the three most crucial ingredients that fuel success? My count is four actually; (a) plan purposefully, (b) proceed positively, (c) prepare prayerfully (not in the religious context, but in terms of passion and zeal) and (d) pursue persistently. I have seen that the majority of people PEOPLE’S MAN: Fawad Rana takes selfies with fans of Lahore Qalandars in the UAE last month. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Tastes from 80 nationalities come together

More than 800 members of the ISL-Q community enjoyed an afternoon together at its International Family Food Fair. By Anand Holla

The wafts of flavours, and the bursts of tastes, colours and sounds at the annual fair were wholesomely vibrant, larger than ever and thoroughly enjoyed by the members of the school's community. Later, the guests were treated to sparkling performances by Indian, Syrian, Irish, Lebanese and Palestinian dancers, and also modern dance, poetry and .

rom an eclectic range of culture is at the heart of great by the ISL-Q student body; Cool as part of the creative English International School of London spirited traditional dance traditions, the well-attended Fair de Sac, and the Sante Fe bouncy curriculum for Grade 7, last which opened in 1972. The Group and music performances once again demonstrated this castle and maze team. Guests were month, students were given the has now also opened schools in from students, teachers, truth through both its spirit and treated to sparkling performances opportunity to create, design Surrey, UK and Doha, Qatar. parents, and artistes, to activities. The wafts of fl avours, by Indian, Syrian, Irish, Lebanese and advertise their own product. “Our award winning co- aF scrumptious variety of cuisines and the bursts of tastes, colours and Palestinian dancers, and also Beyond expectations, students educational schools provide and cultures that pleased both and sounds at the annual Fair were modern dance, poetry and piano. showed talent, imagination and an education that focuses on the stomach and the heart, the wholesomely vibrant, larger than Some of the highlights of the innovation in their presentation developing critical thinking skills International School of London- ever and thoroughly enjoyed by afternoon featured performances of concepts. From Virtual Reality and learning through experience Qatar’s (ISL-Q) multi-hued annual more than 800 members of the by Irish dancers, Lebanese dabkeh, Goggles to “Converse” homes to prepare young people for a International Family Food Fair school community. Japanese martial arts, and Kleio and for pets, there was no shortage modern world,” says ISL-Q on held on Saturday afternoon was a The school premises saw Berin Greek and Turkish dances. of excitement and wondrous its website. “ISL Qatar is an screaming success. the 80 diff erent nationalities The culmination of the day’s invention. A number of students International Baccalaureate (IB) Abuzz with a delightful mix of represented in it coming together charity eff ort, which raises funds presented their ideas to Grade World School authorised to off er tastes, sights, sounds, and smells for a grand celebration of identity for ‘Sponsor a Child’ related 7, eliciting admiration and awe the Primary Years, Middle Years from across the world, the Fair, as and diversity. “Diversity, passion, activities, was a Prize Draw from their peers. Testament to (MYP) and Diploma Programmes. with its previous editions, drew its understanding and identity featuring over 40 prizes from their initiative, dedication and The school provides a rigorous zing and energy from the cross- are pillars of the International a generous Doha community. confi dence; entrepreneurship was inquiry-based and integrated cultural camaraderie of its diverse Baccalaureate philosophy and are Prizes included trips to Dubai, a brought to the fore in a fascinating curriculum, which promotes the participants and audience. With exemplifi ed in ISL-Q school events diamond ring, 5 star hotel stays way. values of international mindedness people from around 80 nationalities like the International Family Food and restaurant vouchers, beauty ISL-Q has a stellar reputation and multicultural understanding. pitching in at the proceedings Fair,” an ISL-Q offi cial said. “The treatments, Kidzmondo tickets, and for high academic standards, The cornerstones of ISL Qatar meant authentic delicacies from all more we are diff erent, the more we much more. The events of the day prestigious International learning are: our IB programmes; over – Egypt, Bulgaria, Lebanon, fi nd we are the same.” raised in excess of QR30,000 and Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and our inspirational culturally diverse Vietnam, Colombia, India, Canada, After indulging in the choicest the Prize Draw winners and ticket an impressive record of admission staff ; our unique languages course; Palestine, you name it – and a food of culinary delicacies from all over numbers are shared on the ISL-Q to the best universities worldwide. our global citizenship programme; area thronged by hundreds. the world, children played games, Facebook page. The student body of 1,000 are aged a caring and friendly atmosphere, While we all know how the enjoyed henna and face painting, Among other activities that from 3 to 18. The founding school a wide range of extra-curricular simple act of sharing cuisine and and enjoyed activities prepared are part of ISL-Q’s busy calendar, of the ISL Schools Group is the activities and a stunning campus.” 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY

Indian Sports Centre felicitates Indian National Rugby Team

The Indian Sports Centre felicitated the Indian National Rugby Team recently during their recent visit to Doha for participation in the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy. Ambassador P Kumaran handed over the felicitation plaque to team manager Manas Kumar Jena and captain Gautam Dagar. All 12 players of the team and four accompanying off icials were also given plaques. The function was conducted at Indian Club and attended by Presidents of ICC, ICBF, IBPN and various other ICC aff iliated bodies along with community leaders.

Qatar Velicham off ice inaugurated

The new off ice of Qatar Velicham, an expatriate organisation to help needy people since the last nine Basheer K K (President of QVMRC). The off ice will be used to improve Qatar Velicham members’ years, was inaugurated recently by Safari Group MD Abu Backer Madappat in the presence of A V skills and give them trainings in spoken English and Arabic, personality improvement, public Aboobakker al-Qasimi (SKDI Chairman), Muhammedunni Jinnan (Qatar Velicham Chairman) and speaking, and leadership. The off ice will also serve as a hub of cultural activities for the organisation.

Seminar on ‘Sustainable Development through GSAS’

The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter organised a technical seminar titled “Sustainable Development through GSAS” at Radisson Blu hotel recently. Sreejaya and Afeef, sustainability experts and GSAS professionals from Qatar Design Consortium, delivered an in depth presentation on GSAS requirements for Rating & Certification of Green Building and infrastructures, Credits & Compliance, System Framework, Scoring Levels & Ratings, the best practices followed in GSAS as well as hands-on experience of GSAS projects. A total of 160 engineers from various contracting and consulting organisations benefited from the seminar. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY Quick Startup winners one year later: how the competition helped launch their careers

Participants of the Quick Startup 2016.

atima Alansari Quick Startup is a three-day On the first evening of the Quick to help mothers book doctor The box includes a book and small and Ruqaya Alsada competition and training Startup weekend, participants appointments, research schools, gifts related to that theme. were hooked on programme for college form teams according to their and other useful tasks. The idea “We want to promote that entrepreneurship after students who are interested interests and abilities. “If you was incubated under both the reading is fun. Be your own their first Quick Startup in entrepreneurship. Over the walk into Quick Startup without Digital Incubation Center and director, don’t just watch a weekendF in 2015. “We didn’t know weekend, students receive an idea, that’s ok,” said Alansari, Qatar Business Incubation Center movie,” said Alsada. anything coming into it and we guidance and mentoring from “just pitch an idea, it’s a great way (QBIC). Unfortunately, when it Rwaq has been operating since learned so much. At the end of the professionals as they build a to network.” Alansari and Alsada came time to validate the idea January 2017, and the team has weekend we said to each other, business plan and investor pitch. teamed up with a student from through market research, they about 200 customers. next year we are going to win,” The pitches are evaluated by a CNA-Q, Aisha al-Derhim. found there was little demand. “Even if you are not interested says Alsada. panel of judges, who award prizes For the next three days, the team “Entrepreneurship is not smooth,” in entrepreneurship, Quick The pair returned to Quick to the top three teams. put together plans for revenue says Alansari, “the idea always Startup is a way to learn to Startup in 2016 with a plan: “We “Quick Startup is a great way stream, marketing, sustainability, changes and you’re never a pro. market yourself and develop had an idea for an online venue for students who are interested scalability, supplier and vendor If you start thinking that you’re a communication skills. It is a thrill for microbusinesses in Qatar, we in entrepreneurship to test availability and operations. They pro, you’ll start to fail.” to step outside of your comfort knew the rules, and we knew how out their skills and learn about sought mentor advice whenever Faced with the need for a new zone,” says Alansari. “And if you to pitch. We were in it to win it,” creating a pitch and business plan. they could, and by the time they idea, they turned to their mutual are interested in entrepreneurship, says Alansari who, along with The weekend is a competition, were ready to present, they had a love of reading. In Qatar, reading the community in Doha is very Alsada, graduated from Qatar but it is also a learning compelling pitch. The team took is not a common pastime, so they small, and you will find everyone University in 2016 with a degree in opportunity,” says George White, first place at Quick Startup 2016. were inspired to create Rwaq, a in one place here.” marketing and entrepreneurship. distinguished career professor of After the win, Alansari and subscription-style programme Quick Startup 2017 begins on Hosted by Carnegie Mellon entrepreneurship at CMU-Q and Alsada started to develop a new where each month, customers March 16, and registration is now University in Qatar (CMU-Q), the organiser of Quick Startup. idea called MomsApp, a tool receive a box based on a theme. open.

Useful tips for CBSE board exams sleep during this phase is even more Thirty minutes of brisk walk and 10 minutes not struggle with a question that is diffi cult to The principal of MES Indian School, Dr important. That will improve the quality of of breathing exercise in the morning will answer. You can skip such questions and come Mohammad Harun Khan, has written about concentration/study. Many students over- also add value to the quality of study and back to diffi cult questions after answering some useful tips for the CBSE board exams stress during exam without proper sleep performance in the examination. easier questions. You should also have a sense for students and parents. Following are the which doesn’t add any value to the overall Time wasters and attention distracters of proportion and time management in mind excerpts: performance of such students as many a time like social media, TV etc should be avoided while writing the answers, e.g. a two mark The Board exams for Classes X and it results in falling sick due to sleeplessness. till the exams are over. Parents and other question should not be answered in two pages, XII CBSE (i) have started. CBSE national Hence, the study should go on a rhythmic family members are expected to support the even though you have the capacity to do it. A curriculum examination starts on March pace even during examination season. examinee by way of not using such things at very important thing to remember is to remain 9. The date sheet for the exam is really Balancing food is equally important. home. As a matter of fact, it should be treated in touch with your subject teachers and follow encouraging as the gap between papers According to a Sanskrit saying, being as the examination of entire family and not their advice, because they are your well- gives hope even to those who couldn’t study alpahaari (the one who eats less/adequate) only of the student. That will motivate the wishers and know the subject. extensively, provided the gap is utilised is one of the important characteristics of student to perform even better at the exam Last, but not the least in importance, pray judiciously and a proper balance is maintained a student. Parents should supplement due to the moral support and care, he/she is to Almighty, take blessings of your parents, between study and relaxation/sleep. students’ diet with fruits/juice and students getting from everyone in the family. teachers and be confi dent about your Taking adequate rest with proper should not ignore drinking enough water. While writing the exams, students should abilities. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 5 things you must know about this groundbreaking treatment for servicemen and women

hen America’s through an increase in oxygen to z In addition to supporting the servicemen and combat problems ranging from healing process, it also combats women serve a tour complex disabilities and chronic stress. Research shows hyperbaric of duty overseas, infections to pain and neurological oxygen therapy has been proven depending on conditions. Many the challenges they face after being many don’t return impairment. to alleviate stress on the body veterans of the United States’ discharged. homeW the same. Nearly 60 percent If you’ve never heard of through cognitive rehabilitation, campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan The Purple Heart Foundation of servicemen and 50 percent of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, here are making it a natural treatment suff ered TBI because of blast is a nonprofi t, Veteran Service servicewomen experience at least one fi ve things you need to know about solution for servicemen and related injuries. Research shows organisation whose mission is to traumatic event during their service. this new treatment and how it is women suffering not only from males outnumber females in TBI honour the sacrifi ce of military Research shows the helping servicemen and women external wounds, but from PTSD, cases 2:1. Age also plays a roll in a veterans and create a smooth consequences of a traumatic across the country. TBI and depression as well. person’s likeliness to suff er TBI, transition for them from the event has the potential to impact a and people ages 0-4, 15-19 and battlefi eld to the home front. person’s cognitive ability through z The treatment is built on z The treatment process the elderly have a higher rate of Nearly 90 percent of each traumatic brain injury (TBI), or speed and oxygen. When a patient involves several “dives.” Each suff ering TBI than those outside of cash donation made to the to cause them to suff er from post undergoes hyperbaric oxygen hyperbaric oxygen therapy those age ranges. Substance abusers Purple Heart Foundation goes to traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). therapy, their body is exposed to treatment is called a dive and an also stand a greater chance of support aspects of this mission Either of these conditions means a high amount of oxygen, carried individual can receive 20-40 dives suff ering a TBI incident. statement including: hyperbaric that even when the service person’s through their body at a rapid pace. in which oxygen is pumped into oxygen treatment, the National tour is over, their struggles have This alternative medicine therapy their specialised, sealed chamber. z You can support treatment for Service Offi cer Program, the just begun. not only increases the amount of Each treatment lasts for up servicemen and women. Veterans scholarship programme, service Fortunately for service people oxygen the body receives, but the to one hour. Servicemen and across the country need your help. dog programmes and other dealing with the eff ects of TBI purity of the oxygen as well. women pursuing this treatment The Purple Heart Foundation rehabilitation or recreational and PTSD, new treatments are The increase of oxygen aides the see the best results when these strives to make the transition programmes aimed at improving available. Hyperbaric oxygen patient’s body in the creation of treatments are scheduled as close home as smooth as possible for all the lives of veterans. therapy is easing the pain for new blood cells which supports the together as possible. veterans, which includes providing many servicemen and women healing process. z The risk of TBI varies them the treatment they need for ©Brandpoint

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

Today’s Moon shines in Cancer, your domestic zone. Now is a Stop beating yourself up about something that is over and done with Today’s Moon shines in your money zone which could have you wonderful time to think about all those little things you can do bulls. Yes you made a mess of things but doesn’t everyone? Learn worrying about money more than you usually do. It is what it is around your home to vamp it up and make it look diff erent (and and move on and forgive yourself. twins. Paper. Have a plan B ready for next time you get this feeling. better).

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today’s Moon shines in your sign and being your ruler, will make Don’t get too caught up in other people’s business Leos. It’s There is no end to the possibilities right now with Mercury and the things crystal clear for you. If you’ve been overextending yourself something you lions tend to do and it usually backfires on you, Sun shining in Pisces, your one on one relationship zone. Asking lately, it’s time to stop doing that and start looking after you and doesn’t it? Plus, there’s that passive aggressive thing so many of you people for help will lead to instant “yes” responses. What more can yours. do. you ask for?

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Sometimes you have to step aside and let others work out the There is only one correct answer to something today and you know Venus continues her retrograde journey through your romance and balance of power today. The planets are not in your favour to try and what it is. With that said, don’t try and lay low and hide out. They will fun zone while Mars the motivator in the same part of your chart is referee what could potentially be a dramatic situation. come and find you! quite the mischief maker. If you can avoid arguing with your other half, do that!

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Stop and think before you take another step or make another move You aren’t often lost for words but this is one of those days when you With the Sun and Mercury the planet of communication and goats. You have excellent guiding planets with the Sun and Mercury might truly feel that way. If so, maybe the Universe is trying to tell planning in your sign today along with the Moon in your fellow water both in your communication and planning zone. you something? sign of Cancer, it’s the perfect time for you to say something you’ve wanted to say for some time. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe English Literature

AUSTEN HARDY SHAKESPEARE BYRON JOYCE SHELLEY CHAUCER KEATS SPENSER CONRAD MARLOWE TENNYSON DICKENS MARVELL WORDSWORTH DONNE MELVILLE YEATS ELIOT MILTON FIELDING POPE

Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Note there’s not much to 2. In the same position as interest the railway buff before, is impassive (7) (4,1,3,5) 3. Bother! It’s a score! (3) 8. Some day you’ll get that dog 4. That’s a loud response from trained! (7) the bridegroom, pet (4) 9. They’re good for a long 5. Decide something would distance flight, we’re told (7) have been better left raw? 11. Wants very much to have (4,6) house doctors for the pets’ 6. The silly girl had none on clinic (6) leaving (5) 13. In short, the gale damaged 7. The medal, battered, turned part of the plane (8) up again inside: it’s valuable 15. The man with the sun-shield, (7) turning, may be from the 8. The evening performance of camp (5) ‘Holiday Home’ (6,5) 16. Asked for neat (7) 10. Does one have it in the 18. And isn’t bothered about drawing instead of the dining Answers being the deputy (5-2) room? (7,4) 19. From the first, my grasp of it 12. When laid up, she’s sent back is too vague (5) (5) Wordsearch Codeword 21. It’s irrational? Nonsense! (8) 14. Food you have after eating 23. Make out a fellow, the time the ice-cream? (4,6) after (6) 17. Music that’s strange: not 25. The fellow at first makes a altogether bad (5) charming impression (7) 18. The wind is rocking the bird 26. I got all upset about the house (7) member being banned (7) 20. The light food served up 28. Set the thoughts racing? inside does surprise one (7) (3,4,6) 22. Since I am standing in for a foreign buddy (5) 24. A business that’s well established (4) 27. To strike back is bad (3)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Bearing up; 8 Lighten; Down: 1 Betimes; 2 Asunder; 3 9 Toucans; 10 Smasher; 13 Made Idaho; 4 Gaskets; 5 Plus; 6 Thus; over; 14 Rail; 16 Spring ; 20 7 Snarled; 11 Margin; 12 Hole; 15 Tend; 22 Mete; 24 Second-hand; Itch; 17 Pie; 18 Item; 19 Gaston; 28 Emit; 29 Peacocks; 31 Strains; 21 Nun; 22 Measure; 23 Tear; 25 34 Amateur; 35 Revolve; 36 Not Overact; 26 Ancient; 27 Desired; wanted. 30 Clara; 32 Aloe; 33 Seen. 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY POP SPOT

in brief

Christina Grimmie

The murder of Christina Grimmie in June, 2016, shocked the pop world. Apart from the probability of being an obsessed fan, no specific motive was ever discovered for the actions of her killer, Kevin Loibl. Despite having no criminal record, Loibl armed himself with two handguns, plus a hunting knife, and travelled from his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Orlando where Christina was performing at The Plaza Live. His sole purpose was apparently to kill Christina as she signed autographs after her show. Although they have by no means recovered from the loss of their daughter, Christina’s parents, Albert and Tina Grimmie, now plan to establish a memorial foundation in her name. To that end, the Grimmie family have joined with Republic Records and ZXL Music to release a new EP, Side B. Christina had previously issued another EP, Side A, last February. The EP is preceded by lead single, Invisible. A lyric video for the track can be found at www.youtube. com/watch?v=IDMqonakNKo All proceeds will be donated to the Christina Grimmie Foundation. There will also be more music for Christina’s fans to enjoy. She had recorded approximately 50 unreleased before her tragic death. The best The band is thankful to its fans for their enduring success. of these will be released over the next few years. Linkin Park

US rockers Linkin Park will release their seventh studio , One More Night, on May 19. 25 years later, Thunder Lead single, Heavy, has just been issued. Featuring additional guest vocals from singer/songwriter Kiiara, an off icial lyric video is posted at www. youtube.com/watch?v=lp00DMy3aVw A live performance on The Late Late Show with still a chart success James Corden can be seen at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-ljErwNs6_g “We eventually renamed ourselves explained. “Luke writes the tunes, always Initial reaction from Linkin Park fans has been By Geoff rey Rowlands Terraplane. When that band split up, has, and he is so self-disciplined that he’ll decidedly mixed. Known primarily for their nu metal Luke, Harry and I decided we wanted to keep writing until we have quite a few more sound, Heavy is rather more of a pure pop song. move our music from pop rock to hard than we need. We’ll then begin the process Indeed, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda says Heavy was t is 25 years since Thunder hit second rock and heavy metal. That’s why we of whittling down the number of songs chosen as the first single because it reflects the core spot on the UK chart with their chose a new band name rather than just until we have an album. sound of their forthcoming album. sophomore LP, Laughing on Judgement recruit replacements for the guys who left “For Rip It Up, we started out with about “This isn’t a case of the single being a diff erent sound Day. The English rock quintet recently Terraplane.” 25 tunes. We recorded them over three from the rest of the album,” Mike stated. “Everyone released studio album number 11. Their Mark quit the band in 1993. He was sessions in six months always trying to can now get a sense of the direction we’ve taken enduringI popularity was confi rmed when replaced by Mikael Hoglund who, in turn, reduce the number. We only discarded one. with this body of work. The new material maybe Rip It Up entered the UK chart at number was replaced by in 1996. Since Others we abandoned for the time being challenges our fans but we hope it will also inspire three. then, the line-up has remained unchanged. but will work on again at a later date. them in the same way that we have been aff ected by “We can only say a big thank you to our “We all get on so well,” Danny remarked. “We ended up with 15 songs which we the songs.” fans for supporting us during all these years,” “I’m sure our friendship is what has kept loved but only needed ten for the album. smiled singer and band manager Danny the band together and made touring, That became 11 but the others were so good Kiiara Bowes. “It all started with our debut album, performing and the process of creating new that we’ve put them out on the EP, Broken , in 1990. This did songs so enjoyable. Mirror, as a kind of companion to the Kiiara may well be a new name not just to Linkin well, reaching number 21 in Britain and also “The one problem is rehearsing for album. We did the same thing for Wonder Park fans. But anyone who keeps an eye on the pop charting in America. tours. We enjoy talking amongst ourselves Days with the Killer EP. The fans really charts should at least have a familiarity with her. “We’ve had a really loyal following so much that we don’t want to plug in seem to enjoy hearing these additional The 21-year-old Wilmington, Illinois, native began throughout our career. We actually call the instruments and start the work of songs which nearly made the album.” her career in 2013. Under her real name of Kiara them the Thunder Massive. We haven’t just preparing our shows. Give us an audience The band are supporting Rip It Up Saulters, she independently released the single, released the studio albums. We’ve had 29 live and we love performing but playing to through British, Australian, European and Bring Me Back. albums, nine compilation albums, a bunch no-one during rehearsals is hard work. As I US concert tours. A deal with Atlantic Records and change of stage of EPs and all the singles so there’s been a lot said, we’d rather just have a chat.” “It’s not quite like the old days when we name to Kiiara saw her enjoy significant chart for our fans to buy.” Despite their delight in each other’s were gigging every night,” Danny laughed. success in 2015 and ‘16 with the EP, Low Kii Savage, Thunder formed in 1989 from the ashes company, Thunder have split up on two “But the schedule is much more intense and her single, Gold. of pop rock band Terraplane. Danny, lead occasions. They had a break from 2000 to than the promotion we did for Wonder Described as an electrifying mix between guitarist, main songwriter and producer 2002 and another between 2009 and 2011. Days. Scandinavian electropop and Atlanta trap, Gold along with drummer Gary “There were no arguments,” Danny “Ben had throat cancer when we were peaked at number 13 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It also ‘Harry’ James stayed together and co- insisted. “Luke did a solo album but was making that album and he was really made the top ten in Belgium, Canada and Australia founded Thunder. They completed the line- backed by the rest of the band. We helped suff ering the after eff ects of his treatment and sold well in numerous countries around the up by recruiting guitarist/keyboard player each other on various music projects and when we promoted the record. We only did world. and bassist Mark ‘Snake’ got back together as Thunder when the three really big shows and they exhausted The video for Gold is posted at www.youtube.com/ Luckhurst. time was right.” him. watch?v=sO9cBXRcBvo “Luke and I had met at school,” Danny As with their previous album, 2015’s “We did a few shows last year to see if we Despite this critically acclaimed start to her major explained. “We formed the band Nuthin’ , the band have issued an EP could build him back up. Ben still has to live label career, three subsequent singles have failed to Fancy and played in small venues around to accompany Rip It Up. with the side eff ects of his treatment but make any impact on the charts. Guesting on Linkin London. Harry joined us after our original “We always start the album recording he’s almost back to his old self so we hope Park’s Heavy may well be just what is needed to put drummer quit. sessions with too many songs,” Danny he’ll be okay.” Kiiara’s career back on track. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Sarandon, Lange’s career experience gives depth to Davis-Crawford rivalry Feud: Bette and Joan says as much about the two late actresses as it does about how Hollywood did, and still does, treat women, writes Lorraine Ali

oan Crawford was a star of epic proportions. Bette Davis was an unparalleled talent. Together they were a combustible combination of ego and ambition. JNow their infamous rivalry is depicted in Ryan Murphy’s eight-episode FX anthology series, Feud: Bette and Joan, which premiered Sunday. The series says as much about the two late actresses as it does about how Hollywood did, and still does, treat women. It’s 1961, and former leading lady Crawford (Jessica Lange) can’t get arrested in this town. Roles for women past 40 (she’s in her 50s) are scarce, and she’s been deemed “box offi ce poison” by the trades since her last few fi lms fl opped. Exasperated, Crawford pushes aside the “mother” roles her agents keep suggesting and searches for a story worthy of her talents. She fi nds What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, the twisted tale of a deadly sibling rivalry between an ageing actress and her disabled sister. Crawford knows the only way to make this picture pop is to pull in formidable, two-time Oscar winner Davis (Susan Sarandon). The All About Eve actress has also aged out of the starlet demographic, and though she’s still highly respected, her career is on the backslide. She needs this role, but there’s a caveat — both women hate each other. Their mutual rancour has developed over decades of competing for the same roles and awards. Now they must work together to revitalise their careers, but there aren’t RIVALRY REPLAYED: Susan Sarandon, left, plays Bette Davis and Jessica Lange portrays Joan Crawford in Feud: Bette and Joan. enough martinis, nightcaps or morning cups of coff ee spiked with gin to make their have made her tough, while fame has made lines on her face as she does maintaining cruel studio chief Jack Warner. (“Would you endeavour anything less than excruciating. her insuff erably entitled. Above all, she’s her spot as the best actress. She’s a fi ery, give either of these broads a toss in the hay?” Their feud, however, is also valuable. It’s determined to get back in the game, and you straight-shooter who sees Crawford as he asks Aldrich, arguing that Crawford and exploited by the studio, the director, the press can’t help but root for a woman who fi res a an inferior talent. She has no edit button, Davis are no longer bankable.) Judy Davis and both actresses to draw attention to the whole room of William Morris agents with and for Sarandon, that means bringing her portrays gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. production and put them back in the spotlight. two unprintable words when they try to character to the edge without going over the Feud also features other notable classic screen Lange and Sarandon play these roles like sideline her. top. Sarandon pulls it off most of the time, stars who relish in retelling the tale, including they know what it means to age in an industry Lange nails the role, smiling and sneering depicting Davis as a woman who continually Kathy Bates as Joan Blondell and Catherine where sex appeal is the main currency, through crimson lipstick, over-enunciating pushes herself as an actor — if only there was Zeta-Jones as Olivia de Havilland. because, well — they do. Both had top billing each syllable as she laments that bimbos like challenging enough material. Bette and Joan isn’t as deep or all- in big fi lms of the ‘80s and ‘90s and have won Marilyn Monroe have taken over Hollywood, On the Baby Jane set, Davis encompassing as The People v. O.J. Simpson, a leading actress Oscar. (Lange in fact bested gliding and then staggering around her uncharacteristically tells Crawford that she but it’s addictive all the same. Watching Sarandon in 1995.) And both have appeared in mansion, cigarette in hand, silk dressing played a recent scene well. Crawford laps it these two powerhouse actresses play two fewer major motion-picture roles as they’ve gown brushing across marble fl oors. up like a needy child: “Really?” Davis says powerhouse actresses who came before them matured. She is obsessed with Davis, whom she yeah, sure, but your character is supposed to is entertainment enough. The bitingly funny Lange, who has become an award- refers to as “queen bitch”: “I admire her be a recluse so “lose the shoulder pads and one-liners and the kitschy trimmings of winning staple in Murphy’s television talent and craft. But I will get her respect, cut back on the lipstick!” yesteryear are delicious icing on this series, repertory company, portrays Crawford as a even if I have to kill both of us to get it!” As for the rest of the cast — Murphy which shows how much the world has, and master manipulator who’s as conniving and Sarandon is handed a harder task in playing continues to attract A-list talent. hasn’t, changed for powerful women and the desperate as she is charming and shrewd. the larger-than-life, outspoken Davis. Davis Alfred Molina plays put-upon Baby Jane men who fear them. —Los Angeles Times/ Decades of navigating a cruel studio system doesn’t care as much as Crawford about the director Robert Aldrich, Stanley Tucci the TNS

Why restrict celebrating Founder and Creative Director many of them; Adhuna is women to one day, asks Adhuna Bhabani to talk about a great example — they are Jennifer Winget it. constantly building all of us “Why should celebrating, and contribute so much to Actress Jennifer Winget acknowledging, appreciating our success. They’ve not only wonders why there should be and loving women be restricted made their mark professionally just one day to celebrate the to one day? It’s great to see so but are exemplary role models spirit of womanhood. many women grab the world by beyond it.” There are reports that its lapel, push their limits and Bhabani supported her views, Jennifer’s character in Sony shine through it all,” Jennifer and said: “I am a firm believer Entertainment Television’s TV said in a statement. that every day should be about show Beyhadh will soon have a She added: “Strong women, equality, for male and females BOLD: Jennifer Winget. make-over. She met BBLUNT I am blessed to know so alike.” — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 7, 2017 COMMUNITY UK Queen’s former Malta home has fallen into disrepair The former Maltese villa of Queen Elizabeth II is falling apart. Despite numerous eff orts to establish a museum out of the Queen’s only home outside of Britain, the elderly lady living now there refuses to move out or carry out repairs

By Annette Reuther

ueen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip spent the most carefree period of their lives in Malta, where Philip Qwas once stationed as a naval offi cer, before Elizabeth came to the throne. Between 1949 and 1951 they lived at the Villa Guardamangia, a townhouse on the outskirts of Valletta with a magnifi cent garden and wonderful views of the Mediterranean. It is thought to have been a blissful time for the newlyweds, who were able to enjoy a relatively normal life, free from the duties and obligations that would later come their way. It’s a nice story that could be told well, for example, at a museum in the house were the queen and her husband once lived. But there’s one problem – the elderly lady who now lives there doesn’t want to move out and has also long since let the house fall into disrepair. Despite all enticements and a fi ght that has gone on for years, the owner has refused to budge. “You could set up a museum here. The house belongs to history and to Villa Guardamangia, where Queen Elizabeth II lived with her husband Philip from 1949 to 1951. Malta’s cultural heritage,” says Astrid Vella of the FAA, an organisation Since then the house has declined corroded and cracked and a new dedicated to the preservation of still further while the government roof needed in parts. In total, his culture and heritage. appears to have relegated the dispute campaign is looking to raise 3 million The FAA has been at the forefront to its archives. euros (3.2 million dollars). of a campaign to restore the villa in Numerous attempts to establish Scicluna says the Maltese the Maltese capital, which next year contact with the owner have government has no problem with its will be European Capital of Culture. amounted to nothing. colonial past but in terms of cultural Malta was a British colony until The neighbours say they hardly see heritage it gives priority to other 1964, and hundreds of thousands of her and locals say that where once things. The government says it owns Britons still live, work and holiday on the queen entertained her guests and neither the queen’s old house nor the the island. played with a young Prince Charles, cathedral. Vella believes turning the museum plastic bottles and old newspapers But, says Scicluna, the Valetta into a museum would be a tourist are piled to the ceiling. skyline is unimaginable without the magnet, and not just for the British. A spokesman for Buckingham cathedral’s spire. “It would be an attraction. But Palace said the queen had no wish to “Elizabeth spent a very happy, the Maltese government isn’t paying get involved and that the villa was a carefree time in Malta,” says Scicluna. any attention to cultural heritage,” matter for Malta. It was the only time she ever lived she says. The villa’s current owner Villa Guardamangia is not the anywhere other than Britain. either doesn’t want or doesn’t only place in Valetta that holds In 2007 she celebrated her 60th have the fi nancial means to restore memories for the queen, who turned wedding anniversary in Valletta but the once-royal home, its plaster 90 last year. There’s also the St Paul’s was reportedly refused a visit to her now crumbling, its paint peeling, cathedral. old home. windows shuttered and a rusty lock “Elizabeth came to services here When she returned to the island in on the front door. regularly,” says Martin Scicluna of 2015 for a meeting of Commonwealth “She doesn’t want to talk to the committee to save the cathedral, states and was presented with a anyone,” says Vella. The government which is badly in need of repair. picture of Guardamangia in its glory tried in vain years ago to bribe her out Parts of its structure have been days, she commented that it looked Astrid Vella und Timothy Alden from FAA, pictured outside Villa of the house. classifi ed as unstable with stonework “rather sad now.” –DPA Guardamangia.