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HAPPY TO BE HERE: Tristan Billiot, one of the last children remaining on the island, lives with his mother and grandmother. Many of his friends have moved away. The last stand COVER On a sinking Louisiana island, a historic tribal STORY land, many are not ready to leave. P4-5

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY That sinking feeling Over the last six decades, more than 98 percent of Isle de Jean Charles has vanished into the Gulf of Mexico, leaving a frail strip of land just two miles long and a quarter-mile wide, writes Jenny Jarvie

It feels like a ghost town. It’s going to go away before I pass. It’s only a matter of time

— Erica Billiot, resident

SLE DE JEAN CHARLES, In any case, persuading the LA. — This island will cease island’s last holdouts to leave will to exist. That much seems not be easy. certain. “It’s a paradise out here,” Edison ‘Over the last six decades, Dardar, a 69-year-old fi sherman, Imore than 98 percent of Isle de said as he tromped through his Jean Charles has vanished into the lush backyard in white rubber Gulf of Mexico, leaving a frail strip shrimp boots, stooping to pick up of land just two miles long and a a chicken, survey his neat rows of quarter-mile wide. green beans and admire the nascent With each high tide and with fruit of his blackberry bush and each hurricane, a little more of this persimmon tree. historic Native American land sinks “This here can’t be remade below the surface. someplace,” Chris Brunet,’ 53, Cow pastures are gone. Rice said as he looked out across the fi elds are gone. The encroaching open land where his family used salt water seeps into the roots of the to grow okra and cantaloupe. “It’s towering live-oak trees that loom just impossible. It’s a once-in-a- over the bayou, transforming them lifetime thing, a setting away from into eerie gray skeletons. the world.” Only about 40 residents remain — In the beginning, the island down from a peak of more than 300 wasn’t even an island. — and few take part in the old rituals: When the fi rst settler — a crabbing on the bayou, trapping Frenchman named Jean Marie muskrats and mink, afternoon coff ee Naquin, who had been disowned out on the front porch. by his family for marrying an As life on this narrow ridge of American Indian — arrived in the Louisiana’s coast becomes more early 1800s, it was a ridge covered precarious, the state is pressing in dense thickets of live oak trees ahead with an unprecedented and surrounded by miles of swampy national experiment: a $48 million marshland. plan to move the entire community He named it for his father, who out of harm’s way and build a new travelled to this spot 50 miles settlement in the hope of restoring its southwest of New Orleans while cultural traditions and old way of life. working for the pirate Jean Lafi tte. Construction is scheduled The remote land was a refuge for to begin later this year. But the the family throughout the mid- prospect of rebuilding this sinking 1800s — when Native Americans community seems increasingly across the Southeast were forced unlikely as tribal leaders who from their land in a mass relocation spearheaded the eff ort have accused that became known as the Trail the state of hijacking their project of Tears. Over the years, Dardars, and are now urging residents not Chaissons and Billiots joined the to move. Naquins, building simple mud “The plan was to reunite the homes with palmetto-thatched tribe and now it’s going to be roofs on each side of the bayou destroyed,” said Albert Naquin, that formed the main artery of the the 72-year-old chief of the Isle community. de Jean Charles Band of Biloxi- People mostly kept to Chitimacha-Choctaw tribe who themselves, surviving off the land was born on the island but left after and sea, catching fi sh, oysters and a hurricane destroyed his home in shrimp, hunting rabbits and deer 1974. “Everything went sour.” and raising cows and chickens. FOCUS: A view of the Isle de Jean Charles, looking north to south on the morning of March 29, 2019. Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Modern times did not come to Billiot, 37, said as her 6-year-old Isle de Jean Charles until 1953, son, Tristan, played on the edge of when a two-mile road was built a broken wooden bridge over the across the marshland to connect bayou. the community to Pointe-aux- Initially, Billiot was excited about Chene on the mainland. moving to higher ground. Many residents eyed the Whenever strong southern causeway with suspicion, fearing it winds blow, she worries that high would bring outsiders who would tides will fl ood the only road to the try to wrench them from the land. mainland, cutting her off from her “If you hear or see a car coming, job as a baggage handler at a local go hide,” Naquin’s mother warned heliport and preventing the bus him. from ferrying Tristan to school. As it turned out, there was a far But as she mulls the state plan greater threat: the vast network and the thought of losing her of fl ood-control dams and levees family’s weathered clapboard the US Army Corps of Engineers home, she leans toward staying put was erecting along the Mississippi a while longer. River. “It’s going to go away before I The system disrupted the fl ow pass,” she said. “It’s only a matter of sediment into the Mississippi of time.” River Delta, a natural process that It was about 20 years ago when counteracts the erosion of marshes the US Army Corps of Engineers and wetlands by the encroaching fi rst approached the chief with the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. idea of relocating islanders. Making matters worse, the oil Naquin’s fi rst thought: “Wow, a and gas industries were expanding modern-day Trail of Tears!” in the delta, and the elaborate web But as the barrel-chested Army of channels that companies carved veteran contemplated the island’s through the wetlands for boats and fate, he changed his mind. drilling rigs also brought in salt Saving the island seemed like DEFIANT: Bert Naquin, 61, just inherited the family home and moved back onto the Isle of Jean Charles. “Stick to water that weakened plant roots a lost cause. In 2002, the Corps myself,” says Naquin. “I’m not afraid to live here by myself.” and hastened erosion. Scientists say decided to exclude the island from a climate change will only exacerbate massive 72-mile levee system it was we did was get people moved out of Residents would be allowed to “While there’s an opportunity to the problem by raising the sea level. planning, dooming it to a future harm’s way.” keep their existing homesteads — at move to higher ground, wisdom says When Isle de Jean Charles underwater. The state plans to create lots for least as long as they are above water take advantage of it,” said Father became an island is a matter of Naquin’s fi rst two attempts to 150 single-family homes on land — with the stipulation that they Roch Naquin, a sprightly 86-year- debate, as the changing marshland resettle the community failed, as that had been used for sugar cane can’t be sold, rebuilt or used as a old retired Catholic priest. “If you around it made the edges diffi cult the Corps required a unanimous fi elds about 40 miles northwest primary residence. do not move now and something to defi ne. buy-in, and a small group of of the island. The new settlement The tribe balks at those terrible happens, where are you With less marshland buff ering residents did not want to leave. would also include wetlands, conditions, complaining the deal going to go?” the island from waves and storm “You can’t get 100 percent of bayous, orchards, a fi shing pond, a gives native islanders fewer rights When he speaks to neighbours, surge, hurricanes take an ever more people to agree on anything,” he solar farm and a pasture. than the cluster of outsiders who he urges them to have faith that they devastating toll. said. About 30 households — islanders have second homes or fi shing can bring their spirit to a new place. In the last two decades, the Naquin pressed on, working with who live full-time on the island shacks on the island. State offi cials “Life changes,” he said. “Just as number of households has nonprofi ts and the state to develop or were displaced after Hurricane counter that those people are not somehow there was a community dwindled from about 80 to 20 as a plan for a community with homes Isaac in 2012 — are eligible for a getting new $170,000 houses. built up over here, we have to wake a succession of hurricanes — Lili, on stilts, a bayou, grocer, tribal new home. Some former residents Residents also worry they will up and build a community wherever Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, Isaac — museum, green space for powwows displaced before then would be struggle to pay higher property we are. That’s the important thing.” slammed the island, fi lling homes and grazing land for buff alo. eligible for a vacant lot and then taxes or home insurance in the Many residents said that holding with thick mud. In his vision, the community any remaining lots would likely be new community — despite state on to their native land, or just A ring of levees built more than a would be not just a safe place for auctioned to the public. assurances that those costs will keeping on with tradition, seems decade ago off ers some protection island residents but a gathering The chief is instructing island be off set by the energy-saving more important than building a from fl ooding, but the once-free- point for the 600 members of his residents not to move. design of the new homes — on top new community. fl owing bayou is now stagnant and tribe now scattered across coastal “The state stole our plan to of their bills if they keep their old “I stick to myself,” said Bert strewn with tyres, plastic foam Louisiana. get the money and now they are properties. Naquin, 61, a health clinic clerk take-out boxes and plastic chairs. But soon after the US running off with it,” he said. “It “The plan was to reunite the tribe, who moved back to the island a The oyster shacks that once lined Department of Housing and Urban wasn’t for the white folks. We and now it’s going to be destroyed,” year ago after her mother passed, its banks have been torn down. The Development dedicated $48 million were supposed to have a tribal Naquin said. “Instead of fi xing it, I affi xing a green sign to her front only business is a small marina to the project in 2016, a rival tribe, community. … Now anybody can broke it.” deck saying the home was not for selling bait, fi shing lures and United Houma Nation, came go. … It’s going to be like a Section 8 Only one islander showed no sale. “I’m not afraid to live here by Michelob Ultra. forward with a complaint: It had subdivision.” hesitation about moving. myself.” — Los Angeles Times/TNS The remaining islanders are been left out of the plan despite retired or work off the island as having historic ties to the island. grocery store clerks and hospital Interviewing islanders, state janitors, commercial fi shermen and offi cials found that most, but not tugboat captains. all, identifi ed — at least loosely “We don’t mingle like we used — with the Biloxi-Chitimacha- to,” said Al Naquin, 68, the chief’s Choctaw. A few said they did not cousin, as he stood on his porch trust tribal leaders to execute a and pointed out the shed that has resettlement fairly. replaced his grandfather’s grocery That put Louisiana offi cials in store — which also used to serve as an awkward position: Federal law a dance hall, church and school. does not allow housing projects While a few islanders fi sh for to discriminate based on tribal fl ounder and trout or grow okra affi liation or race. and green beans, others are just as In a decision that remains likely to pick up hot dogs and frozen a major sticking point with tilapia from a Walmart in Houma, Naquin’s tribe, the state went on 25 miles away. to invite both tribes to the table Some of the older residents still as “stakeholders” with the aim of converse in Cajun French, just like rebuilding the island’s “unique” their parents and grandparents, but culture. many of their grandchildren do not “HUD would not have given understand them. us money just to go build a Most days, residents remain subdivision,” said Patrick Forbes, indoors, listening to country music executive director of the Louisiana or watching TV. Offi ce of Community Development. CALM: Edison Dardar has spent his whole life on Isle de Jean Charles, La., where he fishes daily: “I don’t think the “It feels like a ghost town,” Erica “We would consider it a failure if all island’s going nowhere.” 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY

ABP recognises cleaning and security staff

Academic Bridge Programme’s (ABP) Social Services and Volunteering Club recently organised Speaking on the occasion, al-Boainain said, “This initiative will enhance the students’ respect an event to recognise cleaning and security staff at Penrose House Liberal Arts and Sciences and appreciation for cleaning and security staff , and their eff orts to provide the safe, clean building. environment our students enjoy. It also emphasises the values of aff ection, respect, and co- Moza al-Boainain, Assistant Director of Student Services at ABP, presented certificates of operation among our students.” The initiative was designed to empower cleaning and security appreciation and gifts to the recipients. Dr Mark Newmark, Assistant Director for Academic staff working at ABP and showcase the important role they play in its operations, as well as Aff airs at ABP, delivered a speech thanking the staff for their eff orts. demonstrating the importance of teamwork.

DPS-MIS organises internship programme

DPS Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised an internship programme for the teachers Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, appreciated the gesture of the management of both the schools of Billabong High International School Kelambakkam . The programme included a learning to enhance the teaching quality not only within the school but also to extend such best practices to session on conducting quality lesson planning, diff erential teaching, record keeping and coordinating other schools in . She encouraged the teachers to take the learnings of the week long internship classwork and homework for students. “The coaching and guidance will carry a long way in enhancing programme into actionable items that will enhance the learning environment in India and make their teaching quality in the future”, said Asma Nainar, Principal of Billabong School Chennai. children life-long learners of the future.

LIS organises apex body elections

Loyola International School (LIS) recently organised apex body elections. The contesting students ran their campaign in the school and went to each class for the voting process. Posters of the candidates were displayed in the school. Rishab Pravin Sharma, a student of Grade VI, was selected as Head Boy and Ashita Prasad, also a student of Grade VI, as Head Girl..

OIS organises meet and greet

Olive International School (OIS) Kindergarten Section recently organised a meet and greet session for the parents and teachers of OIS. The teacher and parents discussed about their ward’s performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. Parents were encouraged to appreciate students’ participation in all academic activities. This helped to create the necessary consciousness among parents to stimulate their interest in the students and the school. The session also featured various activities, including face painting and dance. Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

NEW YEAR DAY: Mashoor-ul-Haque Memorial School and College (MHMSC), in association with Embassy of Bangladesh, recently organised an event to mark Pohela Boishakh, New Year Day of Bengalis. The event featured various dance performances and Bengali food items. Ashud Ahmed, Ambassador of Bangladesh, also attended the event.

NU-Q Media Innovation Lab grants 4 projects to aid student initiatives

Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) live in it,” said GU-Q student Mohammed Media Innovation Lab recently granted four al-Jaberi. projects to support student initiatives that Rui Xin Oh, NU-Q student, explained that bring together theory and technology to her team used spatial audio in their project develop original stories. This year, students ‘Qatar Rising: From Ocean Deep to Mountain from across Education City were eligible to High’ to manipulate sounds that allow apply for the grants. viewers to explore the changing climate “The MIL was established to encourage in Qatar “based on sounds from the actual cross-campus collaboration between climate and those that we implanted to students through the use of media demonstrate the change that will happen in technology available at NU-Q,” said Everette the future as plate tectonics shift,” she said. Dennis, Dean and CEO of NU-Q. “The Directional sound was another theme projects done this year explore topics explored in ‘Can You Feel Sound?’ which in a new dimension through immersive transported viewers to the seat of a technology.” musician with the Qatar Philharmonic In addition to NU-Q students, the teams Orchestra. The project assesses how included students from Georgetown viewers respond to sound that they expect University in Qatar (GU-Q), Virginia to hear, versus how “unexpected sounds, Commonwealth University School of the and changes in the direction of the sound Arts in Qatar (VCU-Q), and Carnegie Mellon could make you feel more or could make University in Qatar. you more engaged and responsive with the One of the projects, ‘Old Sana’a City: Copper content,” explained Mariam Refehi, VCU-Q Brokerage’ took viewers on a motorbike tour student. of the war-torn Yemeni city, Sana’a. As the “Having a space that enables students to viewer navigates the bustling old town, they push boundaries, fail, pivot, and reinvent, get to feel, see, and hear what it is like to be without worrying about a grade or rigid in Yemen during this diff icult time. structure, is part of what makes the MIL’s “We used 360-degree video to give the programme valuable and unique,” said audience agency to see whatever they want Gregory Bergida, Director of planning, and take control of their experience as they assessment, and strategy at NU-Q, who is learn about Sana’a from the natives who also managing the MIL. IIS student selected for Qatar National team

Fateen Suhail Hakim, a student of Ideal Indian School (IIS) has recently been selected for the Qatar National team to participate in the Asian Cricket Council Under 19 Cricket Western Region Cricket Tournament which will be held in UAE. The Qatar team will be playing against , Oman and Maldives. Earlier, Fateem participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying which was held in Bangkok. The President, Management, Principal and staff of IIS extended their congratulations to Fateen. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY Krystal Rodrigues crowned 19th

EVENING TO REMEMBER: Krystal Rodrigues being crowned as 19th May Queen by Bollywood actor Javed Jafri.

rystal Rodrigues was recently crowned as and Glen Barretto by Deepshikha Barretto. Lorna Cordeiro, the May Queen by Bollywood actor, dancer Nightingale of , made a grand entrance at the event and comedian, Javed Jafri in the presence of by singing Aikat Mozo Tavo, which was followed by her Naved Jafri, Bollywood actor, writer, director soundtracks, backed by Norman Cardozo and Joaquim and television host; Luizinho Faleiro, MLA D’Souza. The event was attended by notable personalities, Kand former Chief Minister of Goa; Longinus Fernandes, including Carmo Santos, President of Goan Cultural Centre. Bollywood choreographer and dancer; Glen Barretto, Goan The members of the jury were escorted by Dr M S Bollywood Director; and Simon D’Silva, President of Goan Bukhari. The jury, included Sanaullah Abdul Rahman, Welfare Association (GWA) at 19th Annual May Queen Ball Managing Director of Gulf Lights Electrical Engineering; held at Radisson Blu Hotel. Azim Abbas, Managing Director of Al Sulaiman Along with the crown, Krystal was felicitated with Jewellery and Watches; Kirti Shetty, Administrative and various prices, including a gold necklace by Prakkat Communication Manager at ABB; Sakala Debrass, Fashion Jewellers, a Doha-Goa-Doha return ticket by Oman Air, Designer. The judging panel was co-ordinated by Archie Lunch voucher for two by St. Regis Hotel, Overnight stay D’Mello, former Offi ce Director of Qatar Airways CEO. for two at Horizon Manor Hotel, gift vouchers by Fabindia, Speaking on the occasion, Javed Jafri spoke about what ladies wrist watch, gift hamper of perfumes and facial Goa means to him. He also cracked a couple of jokes about vouchers. his growing up days surrounded by Goans in Bombay’s Anshu Jain was crowned as the fi rst runner-up by Naved suburb Bandra. He entertained the guests with his witty Jafri. Anshu won diamond ring by Marhaba Jewellers, style. Naved Jafri asked the audience to observe a minute’s overnight stay for two at Horizon Manor Hotel, dinner for silence for the victims of terror attacks in Sri Lanka. two at Oryx Rotana, ladies wrist watch, gift vouchers by Speaking on the occasion, Luizinho Faleiro thanked the Fabindia, gift hamper of perfumes and facial vouchers. association and said he has been patronising the event every Bettina D’Souza was adjudged as second runner-up year and highlighted about some of the Goans shinning on and was crowned by Longinus Fernandes. She won ladies the global map. He said Goans have become prime minister wrist watch, dinner for two at Intercontinental Doha, gift and ministers in diff erent parts of the world including vouchers by Fabindia, gift hamper of perfumes and facial Portugal and UK. He said Simon D’Silva is a vibrant and vouchers. dynamic leader and invited him to come back to Goa to take 19th Annual May Queen ball organised by Goan Welfare the big political leadership as Goa is in need of young and Association, in collaboration with Orbit Events and dynamic leaders like him. Marketing. The event featured various exhilarating music Saira Joyce Mascarenhas was felicitated as Outstanding and spectacular performances laced with fun, frolic and Singer by Javed Jafri. Goan Welfare Association felicitated excitement. Luizinho Faleiro was the chief guest at the few committee members for their 10 years dedicated event. services, including Cajetan Rodrigues, Pradeep Kotkar, Updesh Swar, the renowned compere from Goa, anchored Deepshikha Barretto, Tania Rodrigues, Edgar Fernandes, the event. Updesh has a unique hold over the audience. His Eff ey Noronha and Allan Desouza. eloquent, witty compering is second to none. Simon D’Silva thanked all the sponsors, guests, well- The most celebrated Goan band ‘Forefront’ also wishers and announced that the 20th May Queen Ball will performed at the event. Forefront and Updesh together are be held on April 16th, 2020. a lethal combination that has the ability to set fl oor on fi re The main sponsor of the event was Qatari Industrial with their spectacular performances. Forefront opened the Equipment. Co-sponsors, included Hubtown , evening with Coming back to life by Pink Floyd. Classic Squares Goa, Gulf Lights Electrical Engineering, The Bollywood guests along with the chief guest Fabindia and Capital One, offi cial bank Doha Bank, cialoffi were welcomed with fl ower bouquets. Tania Rodrigues hotel Radisson Blu Doha, Nightingale sponsor Lester welcomed Luizinho Faleiro. Javed Jafri was welcomed by Morgan Fernandes, offi cial newspaper Gulf Times, offi cial WINNERS: Krystal Rodrigues, May Queen, centre, with Anshu Jain, 1st Runners Carie Santos of Kuwait, Naved Jafri by Trupti Marshall of media and radio partner Radio Olive 106.3 FM, radio partner Up, left, and Bettina D’Souza, Second Runners Up. Kuwait, Longinus Fernandes by Rekha Borkar of Kuwait, 89.6 One FM, and web partner Daijiworld.com. Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

House of Trident celebrates 20th anniversary h May Queen of Master Maserati Driving Courses

This year, the House of the Trident celebrates the these, a new 11 km off -road track was created near the twentieth anniversary of its Master Maserati Driving circuit. Located within a nature reserve, it off ers a variety Courses in partnership with Scuderia de Adamich, of routes and some particularly demanding stretches, stated a press release. with a wealth of natural and custom-built obstacles, In the spring of 1999 the Master Maserati project was to teach participants the secrets of off -road driving on launched, with the first 2-day Master GT course, held at board the Levante SUV. the ‘Autodromo Riccardo Paletti’ at Varano de’ Melegari For 2019 the Master Maserati Driving Courses off er no and attended by 12 customers. Under the supervision fewer than five diff erent formats with diff erent thrilling of Andrea de Adamich, a lifetime racing aficionado experiences at the wheel of Trident cars. and former F1 driver, and his staff , participants took the Four types of courses focus on circuit driving at the wheel of powerful 3200 GT coupé cars for a series of ‘Riccardo Paletti’ track at Varano de’ Melegari, in the activities combined with specific on-track exercises, with Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo, GranCabrio state-of-the-art data acquisition systems to analyse their and Levante models. performance on the circuit, provide invaluable feedback One further course is specifically for businesses seeking and correct driving errors. to grow and consolidate team spirit, making full use The first instructors also included former F1 driver Ivan of the enjoyment and ethos of the unique, tailor-made Capelli, now President of ACI, Italian Automobile Club, Master Maserati Driving Course. Milan. Master Maserati Driving Courses use the Modena Since then, more than 500 Master Maserati Driving firm’s full range of cars, with the aim of constantly Courses have been held, with over 700 days on the improving participants’ driving skills and style thanks to circuit. Over 7,000 customers and enthusiasts from constant coaching by professional drivers in the role of more than 50 diff erent countries have taken the wheel instructors. of the various Maserati models during the courses’ Courses are open to all enthusiasts of the Maserati twenty years in operation. world – not just to those who already own a Maserati, From 1999 to the present, almost 30 diff erent Maserati but also to aspiring customers – and are held at the models have been used for these courses. Participants ‘Autodromo Riccardo Paletti’ at Varano de’ Melegari, have always had the opportunity to drive the approximately 20km from the city of Parma. The 2.3km Quattroporte flagship and, since 2014, the Ghibli sport circuit features the famous ‘Ferro di Cavallo’ (Horseshoe) sedan. The 3200 GT Coupé represented the Brand’s bend, which tests drivers’ skills to the full and combines sporting personality from 1998 until its replacement in outstanding technical characteristics with highly 2008 by the new GranTurismo in its various trims. professional support facilities. The cars featured in the Trofeo Maserati, the Coupé Scuderia de Adamich has been partner and co-ordinator Cambiocorsa and subsequently the GranSport and of the Master Maserati Driving Courses since 1999. GranSport MC, are also included in the fleet used In addition to the Master Maserati Driving Courses held for courses focused on perfecting on-circuit racing at Varano de’ Melegari, other formats have been created techniques. Today, the GranTurismo MC GT4 is the key over the years at diff erent locations, such as the Master model of the ‘Race’ and ‘Championship’ courses for Maserati Ice and Snow at Cortina d’Ampezzo, St Moritz customers and enthusiasts who love this type of sports in Switzerland and Arjeplog in Sweden (only seventy or car. so kilometres from the Arctic Circle). These courses off er From 2016 Levante, the first SUV in Maserati’s over participants the chance to perfect their driving skills and a century of history, also took to the track with an appreciate Maserati cars’ outstanding performances innovative new format combining circuit driving also in extreme environments with slippery road sessions with off -road experiences. To accommodate surfaces.

NIGHTINGALE OF GOA: Lorna, Nightingale of Goa, left, making an entrance with Simon D’Silva, President of Goan Welfare Association. 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY YOUR CHANCE TO BE IN THE Here’s your chance to let the world know of your skills and create a buzz. The published images will appear on both our Instagram page (@communitygt) as well as this coveted space. Community invites photographers to let their pictures speak the proverbial thousand words! E-mail your contributions with your full name, contact details and complete description of the images to [email protected]

The chase under water: Part II

Diving and underwater photography is a combination of sport and social activity. Besides, it also has an important economic and environmental dimension. The number of divers is increasing every day and around a million new certified divers get into the mix annually according to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). This is a boost for the tourism industry as well. In these photos I have used macro lens for sharper details here. Once you’ve spotted life under water, you need to be quick and ready in the right spot with the right camera equipment whilst having the right distance so that you do not lose focus, especially on macro photography. —Text and pictures by Khaled Zaki, a diving consultant, PADI ambassador, and UW photographer @khaledzakidiving

The ghost or glass shrimp, is a freshwater crustacean popular with fi sh keepers of all experience levels. Easy to care Jellyfi sh have drifted along on ocean currents invertebrates, or animals with no backbones. for, they are a great addition to a tropical community aquarium for millions of years, even before dinosaurs Jellyfi sh have tiny stinging cells in their containing small, non-aggressive fi sh. lived on the Earth. The jellylike creatures pulse tentacles to stun or paralyse their prey before ‘Ghost shrimp’ is the common name used for a few diff erent along on ocean currents and are abundant in they eat them. Inside their bell-shaped body varieties of shrimp, the most popular of which being the Ghost cold and warm ocean water, in deep water, is an opening that is its mouth. They eat and Shrimp freshwater genus belonging to the Palaemonetes and along coastlines. But despite their discard waste from this opening. family. name, jellyfi sh aren’t actually fi sh – they’re Source: National Geographic Source: Fish Keeping World Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Hair care mistakes to avoid ou may care a lot about instantly after washing. Let your your hair, but may be hair dry and then only use a comb unintentionally making with wide teeth. Also, begin mistakes that can take a combing from the ends and steadily toll on your mane. keep moving upwards. YNivedita Dadu, Founder and – Use of styling products: Blow Chairman, Dr Nivedita Dadu’s dryers, fl at irons, curling rods are Dermatology Clinic, and skin our rescue to all the parties and and hair expert Rupali Sharma, events. But these heat generating Founder, Aegte Hair and Skin styling tools cause the hair to lose Luxury, have rolled out some points fl uid and eventually make them that can strengthen your hair care dull, rough and brittle. It is always game. advised to minimise the use of these – Choose the right shampoo: products and set the temperature to Choosing the right shampoo for its minimum. Also, always apply a your hair type is very essential. heat protectant before styling your Most people in today’s times hair. mindlessly invest in unbefi tting – Tie your hair when you sleep: It products. To avoid damaging is very important that you tie your eff ects on your hair, select what hair when you sleep. Make a loose complements your hair type. braid as this shall prevent your hair – Know how to shampoo: All from tangling and getting frizzy. of us shampoo our hair regularly Not tying your hair increases hair but only a few do it correctly. It is fall. very essential to comb your hair – Delaying your hair cut: Most of prior to shampooing. The function us keep postponing our haircut for of the shampoo is to cleanse your months. In order to have damage- scalp thoroughly which is why it free hair, you should strictly follow is important to apply the shampoo a haircut schedule and it is always on the roots of your hair. However, is a complete no to dry your hair they are wet. It is better to dry your – Comb your hair the right way: advised to go for a trim every three do not apply too much shampoo as with a towel. Most of us tie a towel hair with a cotton T-shirt rather Combing your hair too much can months. A regular trim ensures it shall eventually result in loss of on head after a hair wash, but it than using a damp towel, but theirs make your hair overstressed and that your split ends do not grow moisture from your strands. should be completely avoided. Hair nothing like letting your hair dry prone to breakage. It is always further and ensures that your hair is – Towel for drying your hair: It is most prone to breakage while naturally. advised to not comb your hair healthy. – IANS

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

You may feel great about yourself, Aries. It’s no mystery why. You’re This may not be the most energetic day, Taurus. You’ve been Take care that you don’t spend beyond your means, Gemini. There’s looking better than you have in months. People are responding to working hard lately and your body needs time to refuel. Spend some no doubt about it – you like to shop! Today you’re at risk of buying you very favourably. You will get some admiring glances as you walk quiet time at home. Curl up with some tea and a good book and too much on impulse, leaving you with a closet full of clothes that down the street. You can’t help but draw attention to yourself. Your let your mind travel where it may. Even though your body slows, may not suit you. Instead, fulfil your shopping tendencies in other good feeling applies not only to you but also to those around you. your mind is more active than ever. This would be a fruitful time to ways. Browse a library or museum where you can enjoy all the Your loved ones are especially dear to your heart right now. strategise creative changes you’d like to make at home or work. artistic riches without having to spend any money. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Today is a good day to join a group that shares your interests, You have a sharp, inquisitive mind, Leo. Today you’re likely to put it The astral configuration indicates that you can expect a financial Cancer. You will find comfort in numbers, as well as some real to good use exploring some arcane fields. It’s likely your chief area of windfall of some sort, Virgo! This is great, but don’t celebrate just yet. intellectual stimulation that comes from discovering new things with interest is scientific. You will find that if you get online, your research While it seems likely that your income is going to increase through like-minded people. You may have an interest in family history. If you will be particularly fruitful. See if you can link to university sites for a raise or bonus, there are signs that the money isn’t immediately join a genealogy group, you could learn how to trace your roots and some real high-level information. forthcoming. Continue to live as usual, though with the satisfaction make friends at the same time. of knowing that things are going to improve soon. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Love is in the air, Libra. The flame is going to be turned up a bit in an You have a creative soul, Scorpio, and today it’s working overtime. If you’ve been feeling like you want to do more to help the world, existing relationship. Perhaps you and your partner have been in a You can’t stop all sorts of imaginative ideas. Even if you’ve never Sagittarius, today is the day to put those thoughts into action. There rut lately. Today you may see your friend in a new light. Your partner written fiction, today you will have many clever ideas for stories is a lot you can do locally. Sign up to help out one morning per may do something unexpected like send you flowers or romantic and screenplays. Jot them down because they aren’t likely to stay in week at a soup kitchen, or volunteer to help a child learn to read. By e-mail messages that open your eyes to who this person really is. your head for long. Refer to them later when you have some time to touching the life of just one person you have an impact on many. You remember again why you fell in love. capture their essence more fully. Don’t discount the power of a single act of generosity. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

If you’ve had a longstanding interest in film or photography, today You may need to take the day off to replenish your soul, Aquarius. Pay attention to your dreams today, Pisces. They’re likely to be is a good day to explore that interest further, Capricorn. You will You’ve been working exceptionally hard lately. While your output is interesting! If possible, write down your impressions the moment likely receive an opportunity to learn some of the intricacies of the impressive, it’s coming at a high personal cost. Take some time today you wake up. They may not mean much at first, but after a few days craft. Who knows? Maybe you will decide to go into the business to let your mind and body rest and relax. Cuddle up in your favourite you can review your notes and you may be surprised by what they professionally. If this is your true love, you should find a way to chair with a book, some tea, and a quilt. Let your mind wander. You reveal. You’re in the mood for a major change in your life, and your incorporate it into your life in whatever way possible. may be surprised where it lands. dreams may point you in the right direction. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Wordsearch Codeword Yesterday’s Solutions 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Epic tale of action and emotions

best enjoyed without spoilers, but some beautiful moments. It’s nice By Rick Bentley there are some general observations to see the MCU has not lost its that can be made safely. The fi lm sense of humour, and the levity picks up at the end of Avengers: works perfectly. hat the Marvel Infi nity War, where half of the Talking about the top-notch Cinematic Universe known universe was snapped out of acting performances must be done has been building since existence by Thanos (Josh Brolin). carefully as to not give away any the launch of Iron Man Among those who vanished were a hints. Please note a large number in 2008 to Avengers: handful of heroes including Spider- of the cast members do some EndgameT puts the kind of pressure Man (Tom Holland), Nick Fury extremely good acting work who on the studio executives, crew (Samuel L Jackson), Black Panther just can’t be singled out. and cast that would buckle The (Chadwick Boseman) and Star-Lord It is safe to say Robert Downey Hulk’s knees. If the fi lm has even (Chris Pratt), just to name a few. Jr., Chris Evans and Chris the tiniest fl aw, the excitement It’s up to the remaining Avengers Hemsworth continue to show surrounding the long buildup would to come up with a way to repair that long ago Iron Man, Captain turn to deep and dark frustration. the damage done by Thanos, who America and Thor stopped being No need to worry. The fi lm was certain eliminating half the parts in a superhero fi lm; the doesn’t even have a fl aw small population in the universe would characters they play take on such a enough for Ant-Man to wiggle be a good thing. But instead of depth they breathe life into every through. The production is so the survivors building a better scene. Downey has never wavered strong that even if you have not world, they have fallen into such in his portrayal of Stark as a snarky seen any of the other 21 fi lms an emotional quicksand that genius with a weird heart, while leading up to the Avengers: everything is falling apart. That Evans makes Captain America such Endgame or read a Marvel comic includes members of the Avengers. an iconic character it should be a book, it would still be a gift of The key to correcting law he should always be treated massive action sequences and the problem that’s used by with patriotic honours. emotional highs and lows. screenwriters Christopher Markus Hemsworth gets to stretch in Those who have been loyal fans and Stephen McFeely is one that Endgame, and he makes the most of are presented with a fi lm directed often comes with too many holes the moments. His performance will by Joe and Anthony Russo that to be practical. That the writers end up being the biggest buzz by blends together major and minor address those issues shows they the fans who have – in some cases characters, big and little plotlines understand there will be some – been waiting for this moment for and massive and insignifi cant questions, but it really is the more than a decade. moments to create a masterful best way to be able to show how That’s a long time to wait, presentation. It had looked like elements from so many movies but the payoff exceeds even the the MCU had peaked with Captain were used as building blocks to get highest expectations for how good America: Winter Soldier or Black to Endgame. Avengers: Endgame could be. The Panther, but Avengers: Endgame Much of the fi lm deals with the quality is so high, the action so has set a new and heavenly high eff orts by the Avengers to find a intense (especially the fi nal battle) standard for the comic book action solution to the Thanos problem, and the writing so smart that fi lm. but the writers and directors were Avengers: Endgame is the most It would be a sin to give away any smart enough to fi ll the moments super of all superhero movies. – details, as this is a production that’s between key action scenes with TNS Dern and Stewart give life to JT LeRoy

numerous trips to fi rst seal a deal In contrast, Stewart presents a By Rick Bentley to make one of Albert’s books quieter persona, both onscreen and into a movie and then to deal with off . She also seems comfortable Eva, the actress (Diane Kruger) taking on the role of a person who risten Stewart and determined to direct the fi lm. It’s seems so insecure with the world, Laura Dern faced a not necessarily the fear of discovery she not only agrees to the madness unique performance that begins to chip away at the of the initial subterfuge but gets challenge with JT masquerade but Albert’s jealousy on board as it begins to change LeRoy. Both actors at not being as famous as her fake from small ripple to overwhelming Khad to fi nd an acting symbiotic self and Snoop’s growing aff ection tsunami. relationship to make the title for Eva. Justin Kelly and the real The other layer Kelly examines character – who is fi ctional, despite Knoop created a script based on her so thoroughly is the blindness that the fi lm being based on a true story book Girl Boy Girl: How I Became JT comes with obsession. Whether – come to life both spiritually and LeRoy, which masterfully weaves it is someone desperate to close a physically. Had either wavered in all the emotional, physical and pop deal (Courtney Love) or a hungry instilling such believable elements, culture threads of the tale into a director who is looking for a fi lm the movie would not have been as textured presentation of love and that will establish her credits on emotionally strong. But they both the addictive nature of celebrity. both sides of the camera, the fi lm is supplied deep and meaningful It’s solid writing, but only works a fascinating study in whether the performances. because of standout eff ort by the strength of a hoax comes from the The fact-based story that put the two lead actors. creator or from the parties willing actors into such a scenario starts Dern has always been a big to accept whatever is handed to with best-selling author Laura presence in both the real world them as the truth. Albert (Dern), who wrote under and onscreen. Taking on the role Accepting the events in JT LeRoy the made-up literary persona of of the fast-talking writer who to be true is diffi cult at times JT LeRoy. The fake character was lives a life almost as bizarre as the because what transpires is so Albert’s way of avoiding the public characters in her book looks to outlandish. Once you wrap your push that comes with best-selling be a comfortable fi t. She can be a head around that this tale of a hoax works – especially those that touch fi reball when she’s trying to win is legitimate and give yourself over people as deeply as her works did. sudden need to feel some of the shoot and an interview. someone over, slightly insane in to the strong performances by Dern Albert wiggles her way out of heat from the spotlight or simply What starts as a bit of slight her manipulating people and aloof and Stewart, then the fi lm will off er public appearances until she meets to curtail the demands for her to of hand turns into a full-blown when dealing with people’s lives all the proof that reality, in some her sister-in-law, Savannah Knoop be in public, she convinces Knoop cover-up as Knoop is forced (partly as if they could be edited out if cases, is all you want to make of (Stewart). Either out of Albert’s to pretend to be LeRoy for a photo because of the money) to make necessary. it. – TNS Thursday, May 2, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Hemsworth thanks fans for love for Endgame

As Avengers: Endgame, the fi nal chapter from the Avengers franchise broke all records globally by raking in $1.2 billion in its fi rst weekend, actor Chris Hemsworth who stars as Thor in the fi lm, thanked fans across the world for making it a success. Hemsworth took to his Instagram on Tuesday morning to share a video, wherein he said: “Huge weekend at the box offi ce. Historical moment. Avengers: Endgame had the biggest opening of all time in cinematic history across the globe. Fast becoming the biggest fi lm of all time and it is all thanks to you guys. None of this is possible without your support. “Whether you love these characters from the comic books written many years ago or right through the last 10 years with these 22 fi lms, your love have brought these characters to life and your responsible for its success.” Avengers: Endgame, directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruff alo and Brie Larson. DEPRESSED: Shaheen Bhatt continues to find body shaming emotionally crippling. In addition to China, where it is already the number four title of all time, the fi lm scored the highest opening weekend in 43 markets including India, UK/Ireland, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and France. – IANS Body shaming as a kid affected Shaheen Bhatt ears after being asked to step date, looking at those pictures cripples aff ected as I was at an age where the aside from a photoshoot for you emotionally,” the interviewer said to seeds of that were being sown in me. I being “dark” and a “little Shaheen. was just trying to fi gure out who I was overweight”, Shaheen Bhatt, She responded: “It is making me and obviously when something like elder sister of Bollywood uncomfortable right now, the fact that this happens to you at such an unsure Yactress Alia Bhatt, continues to fi nd it you are talking about it, is making and uncertain time in your life, it sort emotionally crippling. me uncomfortable. I think women in of reinforces that and sets in stone in a In an interview to Rajeev Masand, general suff er from a lot of body image way.” Shaheen has opened up about her battle and lot of things we are told by media, Shaheen, a screenwriter, is fi lmmaker with depression – something which by ourselves, it is a problem in general. Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter with Soni she had articulated in a book, I’ve Never Self worth is defi nitely... shame is Razdan. She is older to Alia. CANDID: Chris Hemsworth calls the first week success of Been (un)Happier. defi nitely a cause for depression, it can Alia said she was proud of Shaheen the film a historical moment. Shaheen felt “uncomfortable” when be for any reason. for speaking through her heart. the interviewer asked her about an “With women, body image tends to “My sister is so so so intelligent and incident she had described in the book. also be one of the causes for shame. even though I know most of these things There’s no happily ever aft er: Taylor Swift “Once you and Alia, your younger Many other causes as well. Shame is she has mentioned, she still manages to sister went to a photoshoot with your central. I wish people can understand shake and move me with her honesty,” Singer Taylor Swift feels there is no “happily ever after” elder sister, Pooja Bhatt and at some that shame is central to any feeling of the actress said. in life, and says it is important to focus on the good days. point the photographer asked you to depression and any feeling of sadness Their mother Soni was also moved. “I think when we talk about being happy or loving leave the picture because the two of and it stops you from being vulnerable. “Darling Shaheen you have to be the yourself those are all things that we feel sometimes them looked similar, they were fair, cute You constantly fear that if you will show most courageous girl I know. Not only and maybe this song is a glimpse of that moment when and you were dark having spent too yourself as you are, you will be rejected did you write your book but you went we do feel like that,” Swift said on a TV show, reported much time in the sun and you were a by society. through a lot to do so,” she wrote. – femalefi rst.co.uk little overweight. And you said that till “My self-worth was defi nitely IANS “When we’re having the best day, the sun is shining, it’s going to be an okay day, everything’s going to be good, I’m alright with myself. But I think one thing to always keep Sircar feels it’s important to tell tabs on is the fact that we have to know that there is no story of Udham Singh ‘happily ever after’ where we’re just happy forever,” she added. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says the tale of freedom fi ghter Swift believes that fi nding your self-worth will always Udham Singh’s struggle and sacrifi ce is a very important story be a process. She said she took time off in the past to battle for today’s audiences. the moments she has felt low or exhausted. – IANS That’s his reason behind making the biopic Sardar Udham Singh. “I chose this event as it is one of the most pivotal revolutionary contributions to the freedom movement which has albeit gone unnoticed for generations,” Sircar said in a statement. Vicky Kaushal will bring alive the story of Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O’ Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of Punjab in pre-Independence India, in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919. Singh was FILMMAKER: Shoojit Sircar is making the biopic Sardar Udham subsequently tried and convicted of murder and hanged in Singh wtih Vicky Kaushal in the leading role. July 1940. The makers have released the fi rst look of the movie Shaheed Udham Singh through the biopic, Sircar said: “Vicky showing Vicky as Udham. Vicky is seen looking dapper in is unquestionably one of the most dynamic actors we have a suit and long overcoat, and is seen channelling an intense today, and together we shoulder great responsibility to deliver emotion. due justice in bringing alive this inspiring story on screen.” “Udham’s struggle and sacrifi ce is a very important Actor Irrfan Khan was originally supposed to play Udham story for today’s audiences to be made aware of, and I have Singh. The fi lm will witness an unprecedented massive collaborated with my esteemed writers Riteish Shah and shoot schedule across various countries this year. The fi rst FOCUSED: Taylor Swift says it is important to focus on the Shubendu Bhattacharya, along with my friend and producer schedule is currently underway in Europe. A Rising Sun Film good days. Ronnie Lahiri once again for this humble tribute to the Production, the fi lm is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel maverick freedom fi ghter and his story,” Sircar added. Kumar. Talking about casting Vicky to tell the heroic tale of It is slated to release in 2020. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, May 2, 2019 COMMUNITY Fashion needs to have creative and commercial equilibrium: Sammy Voigt Brazil-born French designer speaks about his journey from modelling to designing

to departmental stores, they would By Mudassir Raja only buy blue or something like that. They would say that in Paris for men you cannot sell pink or or Sammy Voigt, the designs with big fl owers.” most crucial aspect of He did not agree. “I always think fashion is conjoining the that a colour or a print is a mood. intuition of design with Sometime you see yourself in pink the needs of the clients. and sometimes yellow. There is InF his works, he combines dreams a special drive that is inside you. with reality and he seeks to bring These are things – colourful themes a balance between creativity and – that I actually sold the best.” commerciality. He said that there is a big The Brazil-born French fashion possibility of collaboration designer believes that it can often between the French and Qatari be frustrating for a designer when fashion industries. “I think in the clients do not understand or both directions, the exchange is appreciate their creative eff orts. possible. Paris really has a lot to The owner of Infi nity, a fashion off er. France is also very receptive to house in Paris, said: “This fashion coming from outside. There [balance between creativity and is a market in France for Qatari commerciality] is actually the mood designers.” ball of the collection that I have For Sammy, there should be here.” a right collection and a right The French designer was moment to have a fashion show. interacting with fashion lovers “I think it is important that if you at Studio 2 in W Doha Hotel on have complete looks. It is nice to Tuesday evening. He was the guest THE FUTURE: Designer Sammy Voigt believes that sustainable fashion is the future of the industry. try. It is a question about reaction at the 9th session of Meet and of the people. You have to know Greet programme of Qatar Fashion stroke of fortune. His journey from of diff erent colour palettes and have also changed.” which way you are choosing. You Society. a modelling to a fashion designer contrasts between shadows and About replica designing, he said: may book a big mall and have an Sammy’s collection of colourful was fascinating and challenging. light. His favourite materials “Nowadays you cannot control amazing team for a show but if you scarfs, shawls and pocket squares He created his own brand Infi nity include wool, cashmere, and cotton copying anymore. Back in my do not have a good collection, it were on display at the hotel and in 2014. He shared his journey of combined with silk, plus an array of days, even as a model, you were is useless. I am very busy with my visitors took keen interest in his how he started modeling in 2001 fi nishing that magnify the depth of not allowed to take photos of the store and I do not know when I will fashion designs that were available and how he established his own colours in each of the materials. designs during a show. Now you do a show. I am focusing more on at aff ordable prices. fashion brand. His vision is to The talk with the designer was cannot control that.” my store.” In the beginning of the incorporate in all of his creations, moderated by Muhammad Asad For Sammy sustainable fashion Most of his collections are programme, the designer was Italian textile know-how with Ullah, a Doha-based fashion is “really the future.” He said: “The unisex. About his creative process introduced by Fahad al-Obaidly, modern innovation and superior enthusiast and reviewer. industry is still not 100 percent he said: “Sometimes you just do not a representative of Qatar Fashion quality at a reasonable price. Responding to a question on his prepared. There is a lot going on to have an idea. Then out of the blue, Society. He lauded the designer for His inspirations come from initial and current designs, Sammy improve. I do a lot of fabric work one day, you wake up and an idea his creative work and his viewpoint modernism, decorative arts, said that there have been many and try to use it in a sustainable comes. I am a very good observer. on aff ordable prices. modern geometric designs, and changes in the industry since he way. I also use diff erent colours.” I look towards the people. I look Speaking to the audience, collages. The assortment of started as a designer. “Nowadays, When Sammy started his at a painting in an exhibition. It Sammy said that his introduction as patterns and shades are infl uenced there is social media. Business has design work, there was not a lot of can be a travel. It is a very complex a fashion model in Brazil was a fi ne by the richness and intensity changed. Needs of the consumers colouring. “When I started selling procedure.”

COLLECTION: Sammy’s collection of colourful scarfs, shawls and pocket squares were on display during the 9th session of Meet and Greet programme of Qatar Fashion Society.