Community Community Eighty three Social students Services and P6from DPS- P12 Volunteering Modern Indian Club of ABP organises School participated bake sale to raise in the seventh annual funds for Workers THIMUN conference. Appreciation Day.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Jumada I 20, 1439 AH
DOHA 14°C—24°C TODAY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 8 PUZZLES 9 & 10
EXCITING: Gulf Stream Aquarium Oculus at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.
COVER Serious side STORY Miami carries impression of a city of all style, no substance. It however has a serious side too. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.57am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.15am Zuhr (noon) 11.48am Asr (afternoon) 2.58pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.23pm Isha (night) 6.53pm Carbon ( Malayalam) SYNOPSIS: Sibi Sebastian and his his relentless determination takes him DIRECTION: Venu Goopaalan never-ending struggle to make it big to the most unexpected situation in his CAST: Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir, in life, his quest for new horizons and life. USEFUL NUMBERS Vijayaraghavan opportunities. While others pass by, THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall
Emergency 999 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 Qatar 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 Day Of The Dead: Bloodline Schaech, Jeff Gum seek to fi nd a cure in a world overrun by Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 DIRECTION: Hèctor Hernández SYNOPSIS: A small group of zombies. Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Vicens military personnel and survivalists Qatar Airways 40253374 CAST: Sophie Skelton, Johnathon dwell in an underground bunker as they THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark
The Mall Cinema (1): Carbon Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Proud Mary Carbon (Malayalam) 2:30pm; Cops te Unqu (2D) 5:15pm; Showdown In Manila And Robbers (2D) 5pm; Proud uo ot (2D) 7pm; Cops And Robbers (2D) Mary (2D) 6:30pm; Cops And Q Do not e 8:45pm; Showdown In Manila (2D) (2D) 10pm; Oru Nalla Naal Parthu Robbers (2D) 8:15pm; Proud Mary 10:15pm; Cops And Robbers (2D) (Tamil) 11:30pm. (2D) 10pm; Showdown In Manila dwell in the past, 11:45pm. Landmark Cinema (2): Throne (2D) 11:45pm. do not dream of the The Mall Cinema (2): Throne Of Elves (2D) 2:15pm; Throne Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Of Elves (2D) 2:15pm; JUMANJI: Of Elves (2D) 4pm; JUMANJI: Oru Nalla Naal Parthu (Tamil) 2pm; future, concentrate the Welcome To The Jungle (2D) 4pm; Welcome To The Jungle (2D) Showdown In Manila (2D) 4:45pm; mind on the present Throne Of Elves (2D) 6pm; Den Of 5:45pm; Den Of Thieves (2D) Queen (Malayalam) 6:30pm; Thieves (2D) 7:45pm; Proud Mary 7:30pm; Proud Mary (2D) 9:45pm; Phantom Thread (2D) 9:15pm; moment. (2D) 10pm; Den Of Thieves (2D) Den Of Thieves (2D) 11:30pm. Yemali (Tamil) 11:30pm. 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (3): Yemali Asian Town Cinema: Queen — Buddha The Mall Cinema (3): Touch (Tamil) 2:30pm; Touch Chesi (Malayalam) 7pm; Queen Chesi Chudu (Telugu) 2:15pm; Oru Chudu (Telugu) 5pm; The Death (Malayalam) 10pm; Carbon Nalla Naal Parthu (Tamil) 4:45pm; Of Stalin (2D) 7:30pm; Showdown (Malayalam) 6pm; Carbon Chalo (Telugu) 7:30pm; Day Of In Manila (2D) 9:15pm; Queen (Malayalam) 8:45pm; Carbon The Dead: Bloodline (2D) 10pm; (Malayalam) 11pm; February 02- (Malayalam) 11:30pm; Touch Chesi Community Editor Queen (Malayalam) 11:30pm. 07-2018 Chudu (Telugu) 5:30pm; Street Kamran Rehmat Landmark Cinema (1): Carbon Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Light (Malayalam) 8:15pm; Queen e-mail: [email protected] (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Showdown Throne Of Elves (2D) 3pm; Throne (Malayalam) 10:45pm; Oru Nalla Telephone: 44466405 In Manila (2D) 4:45pm; Memory Of Elves (2D) 5pm; Den Of Thieves Naal (Tamil) 6pm; Yemali (Tamil) Card (Arabic) 6:30pm; Proud Mary (2D) 7pm; The Death Of Stalin (2D) 8:45pm; Carbon (Malayalam) Fax: 44350474 (2D) 8:15pm; Cops And Robbers 9:15pm; Den Of Thieves (2D) 11pm. 11:30pm. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
Souq Waqif Spring Festival entertainment, B.Square Mall will occupy a WHERE: Souq Waqif total space of 26,000 sq.m and 250 car parking WHEN: Ongoing spaces, as well as provide a range of shopping, TIME: Evening services, and entertainment options. Souq Waqif is hosting Spring Festival events until April 25. The festival is organised Torba Farmers Market by the Organizing Committee of the Private WHERE: Education City Engineering Offi ce. This year’s festival ersoff a WHEN: Ongoing range of family-friendly fun including parades, TIME: 9am shows, plays, music featuring top stars and Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered children’s entertainment. Spring Festival will with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based also present fi ne arts events in the various initiative that aims to deliver organic and sections of Souq Waqif Arts Center, including locally-grown food and homemade products, workshops directed to all visitors. to host a weekly market in Education City. Open to the public, the market be held at QF’s Foodex Qatar 2018 Ceremonial Court, accessible from gate 2, WHEN: May 3-5 every Thursday from 9am-4pm and every WHERE: Doha Exhibition and Convention Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The Centre name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and Qatar is the most urbanised nation among means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, the GCC states. Urban lifestyles have raised and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally- the standard of living of individuals and grown items will be on off er, including organic changed their eating pattern, resulting in a fruits and vegetables, homemade preserves, shift in the diet towards protein rich foods as syrups, and butters, as well as handicrafts and well as packaged and fast food. Consumption gardening supplies. EVENTS HEC Paris In Qatar is offering an of such premium products has contributed to Executive Short Program in “Marketing the growth of the food industry. FOODEX will Bubble Show through Social Media” with Kristine de strengthen the Qatari food industry to meet WHERE: Mall of Qatar Valck, HEC Paris Associate Professor of the standards of rising expatriate population, WHEN: Ongoing till Feb 10 Marketing. tourism, and developing tastes of Western TIME: 5:30 pm http://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/ foods. Mall of Qatar will hold a show full executive-short-programs of adventure and bubbles for the Remote-controlled car racing track entertainment of whole family. Kids will Halal Qatar Festival WHERE: Aspire Park see a valiant pirate brave the watery depths WHERE: Katara Parking Area 01 WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat after his ship was wrecked in a heavy WHEN: March 2 to 10 TIME: 4pm-10pm storm and follow him on his journey, as he The theme of the festival centers on a Aspire Zone Foundation has created a befriends different underwater habitants distinct feature of our heritage, one that custom-made track specially designed for Breakdance Classes such as Medusas, Amphibian Man, and the is drawn from deep within the deserts of remote-control car racing, for car lovers across WHEN: Sunday-Wednesday Sea Chameleon. These new friends share Qatar sheep and goat breeding. The festival Doha. Interested motorsport enthusiasts Breakdancing is part of the Hip Hop culture with the pirate the wonders and treasures will present specific methods that help in can try the race track opposite the Aspire that originated in New York and has since of the undersea bubble world, which they breeding and raising sheep and will also Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on Thursdays, spread all over the world. Breakdancing is an call home. showcase numerous traditional events Fridays, and Saturdays. athletic and acrobatic style of dancing, which along with educational and recreational can often appear to defy the laws of physics. Fitness with Yoga activities. Here is an opportunity to revive This extreme dance-sport uses tremendous WHERE: MIA Park, Corniche the Qatari heritage and relive their simple upper-body strength for tricks and poses and WHEN: Friday, Feb 9 & 23 lives amidst the dunes, at Al-Mazain, a great way to get into shape and have fun. TIME: 8:30am to 10am Al-Mazad Auction, and sheep barns Register now by calling 33003839 or e-mail Indian Sports Centre is conducting free presentation at Katara. [email protected] “Fitness with Yoga” sessions at MIA Park as part of QNSD celebrations. Come and enjoy Zumba Session outdoor session of Yoga with your family WHERE: Bin Omran and friends. Entry is free. For any inquiry, WHEN: Sundays whatsApp at 55646693. TIME: 7pm - 8pm Outdoor and fi ve-a-side football Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) Salute Qatar pitches every Sunday. For more information call WHERE: Holiday Inn WHERE: Aspire Zone 33003839 or [email protected] WHEN: Feb 9 WHEN: Daily TIME: 6.30pm TIME: 7pm-11pm Salsa Nights Farook College Old Students Association Aspire Zone’s fi ve-a-side football outdoor WHERE: The Irish Harp-Sheraton Grand Qatar are conducting an event named pitches opposite Al Waab Street are available Doha ‘Salute Qatar’ on Feb 9, 2018. The every day from 7pm until 11pm from Sundays WHEN: Every Wednesday event consists of a live orchestra led by to Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays TIME: 9pm Muhammed Aslam, a Bollywood singer and from 7am-11pm. Get ready for some Latin beats every member of A R Rahman’s team. For further Qatar Running Series Wednesday night, where all the salseros and details, call FOSA General Secretary Askar WHERE: MIA Park Mahaseel Festival salseras in town meet and party all night. Rahiman at 5550-9834. WHEN: ongoing till April 13 WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat Entry is QR50 for gents. Ladies enter free. For TIME: 7am WHERE: Katara details call 4485 3000. Laugh Out Loud Get ready for Qatar Running Series at TIME: 9am-10pm WHEN: Feb 9 MIA Park. The events will take place in Mia Visitors to the festival can expect a variety of Off -Road biking tour WHERE: Intercontinental Doha The Park and comprise of distances ranging products from local vegetables, fl owers, honey WHERE: Zekreet City from 3k to 10k. All events will be run on and meat, poultry and diary items. For those WHEN: Fridays TIME: 9am- 1am accurately measured short courses with of you looking for traditional Qatari food, Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is off ering the Eat, have fun and Laugh Out Loud with multiple laps and will be restricted to a there will also be stalls selling homemade country’s fi rst off -road biking tour. Ride in the two of the finest Filipino comedians – maximum of 130 participants. foods such as Machbous. Farm-grown goods desert on a fat bike to explore the local fl ora Wacky Kiray and Boobita. The event will include aubergines, peppers, cucumbers, and fauna spot desert wildlife, hike up jebels, start with a brunch meet and greet with Mall of Qatar Fun Fair tomatoes, courgettes, caulifl ower, herbs, and chill in the magic of the Richard Serra statues Wacky Kiray and Boobita. In the afternoon WHERE: Mall Of Qatar chilies. There are also animal products such and this unique landscape. Participants will onwards, the activities will be: Komikero/a WHEN: Until April 15 as chicken, milk, cheese and eggs from Qatari get to cross the desert riding fat bikes from (a stand-up comedy contest), videoke The Mall of Qatar has expanded to companies like Baladna and Al Waha Poultry Zekreet to the Richard Serra statues, on a route challenge, band performances, a comedy bring you “Doha’s best outdoor theme Company. of approximately 13kms. The route is easy show with guest artist and dance party. For park”. Come with your family and friends to ride and suitable for people with average further information call 7777-8542. to enjoy the new rides and attractions – B.Square Mall Grand Event fi tness. You must be able to ride. Kids aged 9 Trampoline, Giant Slide, Wind Tunnel, WHERE: Al Thumama, Doha and older are also welcome. The fee is QR 220 Marketing through Social Media Disco Tagada, Meltdown, Surfing and much WHEN: Ongoing (QR190 for ages 9-14) and includes bike and Where: 11-12 Feb more to enjoy with family and friends. TIME: 6:30pm safety equipment. The activity lasts about 2.5 When: Tornado Tower, West Bay Come all and enjoy life. The only mall in Qatar dedicated to hours.
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Don’t hate Miami because it’s beautiful I have often said that I think Miami is America’s most dazzling city. The sun-kissed metropolis is the United States’ answer to jet-setting hot spots from Monte Carlo to Marrakesh
MUSEUM: Frost Planetarium at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.
block with Mediterranean-style Patricia Frost Museum of Science. experiences, I think it’s a bargain. without getting wet – the majesty of By Patti Nickell mansions. Well, you get the idea. Opened just last May in downtown Start off your visit with the three- undersea life. Some 30 aquariums But before you get another Miami’s Museum Park, the level aquarium, taking a trip from the off er a peek into a living coral reef idea that Miami is all style and no 250,000-square-foot structure is surface view of Florida’s waters to the and the millions of organisms, from here’s South Beach and substance, I want you to know that a combination science museum, depths of its seas. colourful coral to the multi-hued fi sh its continuous parade this dazzling metropolis has a serious aquarium and planetarium, all under The top level, Vista, is a journey that inhabit it. of socialites and stars, side as well. I found out just how one architecturally eye-popping through South Florida’s watery Finally, venture into the Deep, a models and millionaires, serious on a recent visit. glass roof with incomparable views eco-systems – from mangrove mysterious undersea domain where who make Ocean Drive OK, raise your hand if you think of the city. swamps and the Everglades to the graceful jellyfi sh engage in aquatic Tpulse with activity 24/7. the prospect of spending half a day at Some may fi nd the ticket price Gulf Stream. Giant clear tanks put ballets. The aquarium experience There’s upscale Coconut Grove, a science museum isn’t exactly what a bit steep – $29 for adults and you face to face with all manner of ends with a chance to observe sharks hugging Biscayne Bay, with its you had planned for your vacation. $20 for children ages three to 11. aquatic creatures, from hammerhead and other denizens of the deep European-style sidewalk cafes and Those of you with your hands in But considering that with that sharks to large turtles. through the prism of a 31-foot oculus chic boutiques. There’s Coral Gables, the air probably haven’t had an price, you get one ticket good for Descend one level down to the lens. with its tree-lined boulevards choca- opportunity to visit the Phillip and what is essentially three diff erent Dive, and you can experience – As dazzling as the aquarium is, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
As dazzling as the aquarium is, the nucleus of the museum is the science exhibits, which range from prehistoric dinosaurs to space-age technology (the Feathers to the Stars exhibit shows both ends of the spectrum).
ART: Exterior of the Perez Art Museum Miami.
PERFORMANCE: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. HOTEL: Lobby of Mandarin Oriental, Miami. the nucleus of the museum is the There is so much to see and do museum is as artistic as the works With its three resident companies Biscayne Bay, where, if you time it science exhibits, which range from at the Frost that you may fi nd the inside. The three-story building has – Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand right, you can sometimes catch an al prehistoric dinosaurs to space-age half-day you had planned just isn’t a wide canopy, creating a shaded Opera and New World Symphony, fresco performance. technology (the Feathers to the enough time. veranda, complete with a hanging along with travelling theatrical It’s hard to decide which is the Stars exhibit shows both ends of the Just across Museum Park from garden that serves to merge the companies, the Arsht Center most elaborate features of the spectrum). the Frost Science Centre is Miami’s indoor and outdoor spaces. defi nitely raises the bar on the city’s complex – the Art Deco Carnival No doubt every visitor will have fl agship contemporary art museum, No less a talent than Harry arts scene. Tower preserved from a 1929 his/her favourite exhibit – mine was Perez Art Museum. With a focus on Connick, Jr. calls the Adrienne Arsht I’m still not sure what I thought of Sears Department Store, or the Brain: The Inside Story, which takes 20th and 21st century art from the Center for the Performing Arts “one the play I saw, the Pulitzer Prize- floor-to-ceiling glass mosaic one on an interactive journey through Atlantic Rim (the Americas, Western of the great music halls in the world.” winning Topdog/Underdog by that illustrates the act of artistic the human brain. Europe and Western Africa), it has That’s quite a mouthful American playwright Suzan-Lori expression itself. End the day with a show at the 1,800 works encompassing painting, considering that the centre has Parks. What I am sure of is that it In retrospect, the Frost Science 250-seat planetarium where six 3D sculpture, video, photography and only been open since 2006, the gift played to a packed house of serious Centre, Perez Art Museum and projectors and surround sound create installation art. of businesswoman/philanthropist theatregoers – the kind you routinely Arsht Centre for the Performing a stunning, sensory-fi lled spectacle. While well-known artists such as Adrienne Arsht, who also sits on the see at Off -Broadway arty venues. Arts may not be the main reasons I was so impressed I went back for Diego Rivera are represented, much board of the Kennedy Centre for the Another thing I’m sure of is someone chooses the city as a an evening performance of To Space of the focus is on works resulting Performing Arts in Washington, DC. that the Arsht is one of the most destination. Still, they are proof and Back, a one-hour laser show from the Cuban diaspora, with Nevertheless, the multi-theatre spectacular structures I’ve seen that you shouldn’t hate Miami where planets collided and meteors artists such as Jose Bedia Valdes and venue has been referred to as anywhere. Its two main buildings are because it’s sexy. It has a brain as showered, all choreographed to the Wilfredo Lam. the catalyst for Miami’s cultural connected by an expansive outdoor well. – Lexington Herald-Leader/ music of Queen. The sleek exterior of the waterside transformation. Plaza for the Arts overlooking TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY
NOH3 JV Orbital Strikers Blue wins OIA cricket tournament
NOH3 JV Orbital Strikers Blue lifted the trophy by defeating Mitra Mandal of Maharastra in the recently held One India Association (OIA) cricket tournament. OIA, the organisers of the tournament, is aff iliated with Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of Embassy of Indian in Qatar. The final match of the tournament was played at Al Jaber ground, Masieed and was participated by eight teams.
EFK organises Volley Fest 2018
Engineering Forum Kerala (EFK), an organisation consisting of more than 2, 000 engineers from 15 independent engineering colleges alumni from Kerala. Kerala, India, recently had the start of Volley Fest 2018. Twelve volleyball teams are participating in the Volley Fest. The tournament consists of two pools More than 1, 000 members from various engineering alumni and their families attended the event of teams. The group matches had been concluded and now the teams would play knock-out at Qatar Sports Club. The EFK is a parent engineering alumni association consisting of more than matches. The knock-out matches followed by the final will be paled on February 9.
DPS students participate in THIMUN conference
As many as 83 students from DPS-Modern Indian School participated in the seventh annual THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations) conference held recently at Qatar National Conventional Centre, Doha. The conference was themed on the Fifth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG5): Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. The DPS MUN students represented the point of views of member states in the United Nations. Students debated 68 topics across 18 committees to solve present day issues. Delegates learned to make the most of this conference by learning from each other, being open to new ideas and sharing one’s own opinions. Delegates from over 45 national and International schools participated in the conference. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY
Doha Toastmasters Club conducts its annual speech contest
Doha Toastmaster Club recently conducted its annual speech contest. The contest was held the contests were due to the untiring eff orts of the support team – Nagaraja Sekar, Khaliq Burhan, in two diff erent meetings and had four competitions – international, humorous, table topic and Mehdi, Mohammed Zubair, Sithmini, Fauzia, Kamala, Pravin, Tafsirudheen, Sandip, Shafrudin, Zian, evaluation speeches. Ripan and Savitha. Contest Chairs Girish Jain, Jayakumar Menon, Vaishali Mehra and Abdul Nassar flourished in their Toastmasters Anil Nair, Deepak Shivankar, Nisamudheen SA, Chandrashekhar Dudhe, Sudhanva roles bringing their unique style and experience to the role. The smooth and eff icient running of Vijay and Shamsu Ameer Kunju emerged as winners.
Maia Chocolates opens first branch in Qatar
A sweet surprise awaits chocolate connoisseurs in Doha, as AURA Hospitality & Food Services, one of the leading players in the hospitality and entertainment sectors in Qatar, unwraps its newest outlet – Maia Chocolates, a well-established chocolate maker from Turkey. Guests at Maia Chocolates’ first outlet in the country located at Medina Centrale, The Pearl, will indulge their sweet tooth with an impressive array of chocolate specialties. The ultimate treat for chocoholics, Maia Chocolates’ menu off ers a wide selection of handcrafted chocolate specialties, including a diverse array of pastries, bespoke cakes, and decadent chocolate creations, in addition to delicious macaroons, aromatic coff ees and refreshing drinks. “AURA Hospitality & Food Services is committed to strengthening Doha’s dining scene by bringing popular global brands to Qatar, and we are delighted to expand our ever-growing portfolio with the addition of Maia Chocolates, a celebrated Turkish brand, especially known for their exquisite hand-made chocolates. The exclusive café promises our customers in Doha, a complete chocolate experience with signature specialties from Turkey along with locally-inspired chocolate creations, made by expert chocolatiers using the finest ingredients,” said Charbel Mhanna, CEO, AURA Hospitality & Food Services. “I’m thrilled for chocolate lovers all across Qatar as they get to experience delectable chocolate specialties from Maia Chocolates, one of Turkey’s leading chocolate boutiques, right here in Doha. Our beautiful outlet, located in the picturesque Medina Centrale, is the perfect way to either start your mornings with a fresh cup of coff ee or wrap up a long day with irresistible chocolate delicacies,” said Omer Seyfi Aktulun, owner of Maia Chocolates. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Men’s fashion trends for 2018
imilar to women’s fashion, men’s occasions, Bandi is a waistcoat that can be worn fashion also keeps changing, but alongside a plain, patterned or embroidered many men do not go overboard with sherwani. One can pair it with matching or trends and stick to their comfort while colourful churidar pants and jootis. dressing. Now, they don’t have to worryS as 2018 brings a host of trends in men’s One colour outfit: The monochrome or clothing that will match up to their body type. one colour was a huge trend in 2017 and it will Surya Suri, Founder of the brand Steele, lists continue to be seen this year too. It has become some trends a trend that many designers and other premier brands have incorporated in their collections. Loose-fitted outfits: Big luxury brands are Men can try wearing a monochrome outfit with going back to the 80s style from pastel colours different coloured shoes to make heads turn! to the boxy outfits and light washed pieces of Sandeep Sharma, Director of the brand denim and frayed hems. However, it doesn’t Fabriclore, too has some of the coolest trends to mean you have to add every trend and fashion share to your wardrobe. Men can pick them with a trendy outfit and blend them with their existing Fusion fever: An Indo-Western Outfit is collection to create a fresh look this year. A one thing that can never go out of style. Be it sportswear can be worn with loose trousers or weddings or festive occasions, if you want to take with a long blazer. Just swipe through your family your outfit a notch higher, customisation is the photo album and get inspiration. key! 2018 is going to be all about bespoke fashion trends. Semi-formal wear: The shades of lavender, pink and green are new trends in 2018. These Pop and Pastels: Men are now experimenting soft colours are the right options which one can a lot more with fun and bright colour palettes. wear on any occasion from a nice evening date to And not just colours, even prints like florals, work that include shirts, blazers, trousers, and abstracts and quirky object designs are selling t-shirts. There are many options to explore, just like hot cakes this year. Right from pastel safas, pick the accessories such as a nice watch and floral sherwanis and Buddha print Nehru jackets semi-formal shoes to complement the entire to pop patchwork shirts and pastel dhoti pants appeal. — there are lots of ways in which you can easily Waistcoat: Considered as one of the most re-style your outfits and team to suit the mood of elegant casual separates worn for ethnic the occasion. — IANS
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
You might discover that someone close to you, a family member When was the last time you used a pen and paper, Taurus? In this age Today may bring a keen sense of empathy and understanding, Gemini. perhaps, could use a hand today, Aries. Chances are good, too, that he of computers, the keyboard has all but replaced these wonderful tools. With this, verbal communication is also more likely to be eff ective. or she won’t ask for help out of pride. Don’t let that stop you, though. If In the same way that walking provides much more than fresh air, the Consider seizing this energy by making a point of talking through any you recognise a situation where you can be of assistance, go for it. Don’t kinesthetic value of the rhythmic motion of writing with a pen is far problems or issues you have with those in your life. If they don’t live wait for an invitation or request. Simply take hold of the circumstances more soothing and even healing than most realise. with you, see about driving over to visit them or calling them up to work and do what you can. things out. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
Don’t be surprised if you find your mind going a thousand miles a Welcome to another great day, Leo. The energy from the day’s aspects You might find yourself really interested in getting out and doing minute today, Cancer. Slowing down will likely elude you and you’ll have is positive and encouraging when it comes to communication and something today, Virgo. And why not? It can’t be too diff icult to phone a to find one means or another to express what’s racing around in your interaction with others. Why not take advantage of this? Get together to few friends and arrange to get together in the evening. Or perhaps you head. The aspects today lend much to communication. Perhaps talking visit with friends and family and enjoy yourself. Consider inviting people can look in the events page in your local newspaper and see whether over your writing or ideas with someone whose insight you value will over for a game or dinner. Even a potluck can be a lot of fun. You work a meeting or lecture is taking place that you’d like to attend. Is there a do the trick. Even doodling can give you a place to put your thoughts. hard all the time, so play hard today! place you’ve been curious about and wanted to visit? LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Consider channelling your philosophical inspirations into some creative You might feel the need for some time to yourself today, Scorpio. And Today you may want to go your own way regardless of what someone writing, Libra. You’ll certainly enjoy this type of activity. Even if you why not take it? Chances are you’re surrounded by others most of the else wants, Sagittarius. Your independence is very important to you. haven’t explored this before, there’s no better day than today to give it time, and when you don’t take time to be alone with your thoughts and However, compromise might be necessary in order to avoid serious a whirl. Why not start a journal if you haven’t done so already? This will feelings, it can prove unhealthy for you. Taking care of your emotional conflict. Consider splitting your day to allow for the wishes of those give your ideas a place to incubate, and it can become a starting point well-being is critical, as you have a deeply sensitive nature. close to you and time for yourself. If you can’t make others understand for further reflection. why you want to be alone, this might be the best solution. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
Today may well find you in the mood to head out on a venture or Serious thinking and communication will be enhanced today, Aquarius. You might feel cornered into doing something you just don’t want to visit someone, Capricorn. When was the last time you took a day for These are strong qualities for you anyway, and with this added boost, do today, Pisces. Perhaps you made a promise to handle a project, or something like this? Not only will you enjoy it but others will be thrilled you’ll need to have a place to express yourself. If you’ve started a someone close to you has decided that it’s the day to tackle something to have some time with you as well. Whether you pack up the whole journal, this can prove to be an excellent outlet. specific. Either way, if you’re uncomfortable following through, family or head out on your own, seize the opportunity to visit a new If there are issues or worries that have been bothering you, consider communicate that to this person. Your ability to express yourself and be place or connect with people you haven’t seen in a while. getting together with those involved and airing what’s on your mind. understood is enhanced with this day’s energy. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 CARTOONS COMMUNITY
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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. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY PUZZLES
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN 1. They cling on, the fools! (7) 1. Is it seen on Moon River? (5- 5. Will be having elevenses, 4) anyway! (7) 2. Giving the dog the 9. For the Cockney, circles Continental food (7) overhead to get the plants 3. The wheels skidded before, (5) in another spot (9) 10. All certain it’s healthy (9) 4. The four points having been 11. Gives a shout and aims to joined together (4) catch it (6) 5. Reverie in the dark-room? 12. Will “Nero Fiddled” come out (5,5) in it again? (4,4) 6. The woman is upset by the 14. An animal, but not a husky riddle (5) (5) 7. Did he lose his grip as a 15. Aunt and ma, too, can set the student? (4-3) machine in motion (9) 8. The skin wasn’t firm, we’re 18. Left over, as forecast (9) told (5) 20. Shoot for a season out north 13. Music teacher? (10) Answers (5) 16. A doubt as to whether one’s 22. Not a storm about them being erroneously generous? Wordsearch Codeword being in trouble (2,3,3) (9) 24. Dance tune played on the 17. At one, I get snarled up in road (6) traffic (9) 26. She’s the bird with the weird 19. The train again takes one attire (9) back East (7) 27. Some of the main dialects of 21. Assail in the bout being the country (5) shown (5,2) 28. Again inscribe the letter E in 22. The heart of gold is different it (2-5) (5) 29. Miss Green, the actress (7) 23. Be cross when the tie’s knotted round it (5) 25. At the local, I have a port (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 1 Without a hitch; 8 Down: 2 Impound; 3 Has; 4 Riposte; 9 Openers; 11 Fruity; Used; 5 Above-board; 6 Inept; 13 Bestride; 15 Sedge; 16 7 Chemise; 8 Refuse to act; Idolise; 18 Catcher; 19 Smash; 10 Sheep-shanks; 12 Treat; 14 21 All-clear; 23 Remain; 25 Highlander; 17 Issue; 18 Calorie; Thrived; 26 Patties; 28 Well- 20 Avarice; 22 Level; 24 Apes; preserved. 27 Tor. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 POP SPOT COMMUNITY
in brief
Kylie Minogue
April 6 will see the release of Golden, the 14th studio album from Australian superstar singer and actress Kylie Minogue. Out now though is the lead single, Dancing. It marks a departure for Kylie from her usual electronic dance sound. She spent time in Nashville while creating the songs for her album and the country music influence is clearly evident in her new single. Country pop with influences of electronica and electropop is how critics have described the song. Not that any critics have derided Kylie’s change of style. Quite the reverse. Dancing has received almost universal critical acclaim with some suggesting the song may well become a Kylie classic. Kylie herself could hardly be happier with the track. “It’s got the lyrical edge and country feel mixed with some sampling of the voice and electronic elements. I love that it’s called Dancing. It’s immediately accessible and seemingly so obvious but there is a depth within the song. “It’s about removing hurdles in life by dancing and having a good time. Life is all just moments which join up. Some of them are great and some are less than sparkling. Ultimately, I wanted the video for Dancing to reflect the celebratory nature of the song.” The video is posted at www.youtube.com/watch?v=- BDImdAfodA. The choreography also reflects the country music influence in Dancing. It proved trickier than Kylie had POPULAR: Strongest by Norwegian singer Ina has proved hugely popular in her native land. anticipated. “I always thought I could learn routines quickly but this was diff erent. I’d finally mastered it by the time I had to dance with a guy dressed as the Grim Reaper at the end. If that’s not a funny Ina Wroldsen is preparing allegory for life, I don’t know what is!” Rhye
Little was known about Rhye before the release of their 2013 debut album, Woman. A few songs were posted online but there songs for her debut album was no background information or contact details. Only after the album proved popular did Canadian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Milosh and Danish up residence in London. incredible team of people at Syco.” musician / producer Robin Hannibal reveal their identities and By Geoff rey Rowlands “I just fi gured if I was going to make a Ina has since been creating the songs perform a concert tour. good career for myself as a songwriter, which will appear on her debut album. Apart from collaboration with Bonobo last year, nothing more London was the place to be. Her fi rst single for Syco, Strongest, was has been heard from Rhye. The main reasons for this lie in ick a hair colour and it may “With every respect to Scandinavian released in October and proved hugely events away from the recording studio. There has been a well have been sported artists, it’s only a small music market. popular in her native land where it change of record label and a change in personnel. Robin has by Norwegian singer / Apart from those who become widely peaked at number two. quit the partnership leaving Michael to continue under the songwriter Ina Wroldsen. known through the Eurovision “It’s a personal song in the sense that group name but eff ectively as a solo artist. Black, auburn, black with Song Contest, virtually all of the it’s about a good friend of mine. It deals Released last Friday, BLOOD is Rhye’s sophomore album. Pa blonde streak, these are just some Scandinavian artists who became with heartbreak, a lost love and moving Despite the ending of his four-year marriage to actress Alexa of the colours which have given the internationally famous did so with forward with her son. Her situation is Nikolas, as well as his musical relationship, Michael insists the naturally blonde Ina a seemingly ever- breakthrough records in the UK. By hard and bitter but also genuine and new album is not a break up record. changing look. living in London, I was in the position triumphant.” “There is a lot of optimism in the album tracks. There are songs It’s tempting to suggest she has had to pitch my songs to major artists.” Ina also continues to collaborate with about falling in love with someone new, rediscovering myself as many hair colours as hit records but The extent of Ina’s songwriting other artists. She is currently riding and moving on with life in general. It also ties into the trials and it would be wildly inaccurate to do so. success allowed her the freedom to high in the U.K. chart as the featured tribulations of the music industry. Ina is very possibly the most successful reignite her career as a performer. She vocalist on “Breathe,” the latest single “Some of the melodies might sound a little sad, but I think that’s songwriter of whom only few people initially joined forces with Iceland- from English DJ / producer Jax Jones. just my nature. Ultimately, it’s joyous and embracing the future.” have ever heard. born but Sweden-based producer “He has been incredibly The video for single, Taste, is posted at www.youtube.com/ Her songs permeate the charts. She and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson to complimentary in the things he has watch?v=YVyhCvXc-a4. A dance video for the track can be seen has written or co-written a host of form electropop duo Ask Embla. Their said about working with me. He even at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqgF6BpjChA. smash hit tracks for artists such as The album, Northern Lights, was issued in described it as a dream come true. I can A lyric video for Song For You is at www.youtube.com/ Saturdays, Professor Green and The 2013. only say the same sort of things about watch?v=wlDSG8gEuxo. Wanted in addition to chart-topping Ina then released two singles under working with him. The whole writing The video for new single, Count To Five, is available to view at hits for Jess Glynne, James Arthur and her own name, Aliens (Her er Jeg) and and recording process was a wonderful www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG03LvWb3kQ. Clean Bandit. Rebels, which didn’t fare too well. experience. Despite all her success, Ina did not But she co-wrote and performed “I’ve always enjoyed collaborations. Stone Temple Pilots set out to become a songwriter. Her uncredited vocals on the 2015 Calvin That’s why so many of my songs are intention was to be a performing artist Harris and Disciples world-wide co-written with other people. This Former Dry Cel vocalist Jeff Gutt has become the new lead who also wrote her own songs. When smash, How Deep Is Your Love. This led probably stems from my very early singer for American rock band Stone Temple Pilots. the big hits failed to materialise, Ina to other successful collaborations with years in the business when I worked Jeff inherits the mantle previously held by deceased vocalists thought writing for others might be a artists such as Chris Loco, Sigma, Kat with the Norwegian songwriters and Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington. Fans will hear their new more profi table line of work. Krazy, Martin Solveig and Broiler. producers Espionage and Stargate. singer on Stone Temple Pilots’ self-titled seventh studio album “I always still regarded myself as a Record labels noted Ina’s vocal “Espionage were particularly which is scheduled for release on March 16. performer,” she remarked. “I’d always quality and deals were off ered. She infl uential. I was only 14 or 15 and they Lead single, Meadow, was issued last November. A hit on written songs. The only diff erence now decided to sign with Simon Cowell’s not only helped my development as a the Billboard rock charts, the off icial video is posted at www. was I wrote specifi cally with other Syco Music label last June. songwriter but also with my English youtube.com/watch?v=LnPfbMs9Ow8. artists in mind rather than myself.” “I was very excited about starting accent and use of the language. I An audio posting of second single, Roll Me Under, can be found Not content to make her mark on the this venture into a new chapter in my learned so much from them. They can at www.youtube.com/watch?v=weG9H011Kxo. A video for the Scandinavian music scene, Sandefj ord- life. I was particularly happy about certainly take credit for much of the song has been posted on the December Hotel website. It can be born Ina left her native Norway to take getting to do this by working with the success I enjoy today.” seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCiBTmG8WJ4. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 6, 2018 COMMUNITY
Adoor Association Qatar Chapter organises free medical camp
Adoor Association Qatar Chapter, a socio-cultural organisation of expatriates coming from Adoor Taluk of the southern Indian state of Kerala, conducted a free medical camp in cooperation with Aster Hospital and Wellcare Pharmaceuticals on January 26. About 200 people attended the camp held at Aster Hospital, Old Airport, where expert consultations and medicines were provided free of cost. The programme was organised to mark the Republic Day of India. The function was inaugurated by CV Rappai, Director, NORKA in the presence of Samir Moopan, Aster Group CEO, Ashraf, Welfare Pharmacy Group M D, Babu Rajan, ICBF Vice President, Sam Kuruvila, Patron, Adoor Association Qatar Chapter and Pradeep Kumar, General Secretary. Aster Group Marketing Manager Shriraj Panicker, Ajith Kumar B, Jyothish, Raja Punnan, Joseph Jose, Alex Parakode and Shyam were also present.
ABP’s volunteer club raises funds for Workers Appreciation Day
Social Services and Volunteering Club at the Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a pre-university Moza al-Boainain, assistant director of Student Aff airs and supervisor of the club, said, “The charity education centre of Qatar Foundation, recently organised a bake-sale to raise funds contributing to bake sale was a success. The students did a great job and were able to exceed the amount we the Program’s Workers Appreciation Day. planned to raise. The students lead by the Student Association worked together in a co-operative The members of the club sold a variety of baked food items including doughnuts, chocolates, and organised manner to achieve their goal, we are really proud of them.” cakes, bread, and pastries. Students and faculty members enjoyed the quality and variety of Students involved with the ABP’s Social Services and Volunteering Club set and work for noble baked items. goals for this school year.