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COVER Film stars Naomi Watts and Chris Helmsworth have taken diff erent STORY paths to fame and now also have diff erent priorities in life. P4-5

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The most anticipated Cultural and literature festival to bring fi lms on a roll. together known faces of India in Qatar. Page 14 Page 16 2 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Spider-man: Far From Home Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world DIRECTION: Jon Watts that has changed forever. CAST: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal Emergency 999 SYNOPSIS: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza 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 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Unda During a volatile election season, a group of policemen led DIRECTION: Khalid Rahman by Sub Inspector Mani strive to maintain law and order in a CAST: Mammootty, Shine Tom Chacko, Arjun Asokan Naxalite stronghold. SYNOPSIS: The fi lm open the eyes to the gap between the administration, the bureaucracy, and the working force. THEATRES: Landmark, Royal Plaza ote Unquo u te Q “All I can The Mall Cinema (1): Article Royal Plaza Cinema Palace control is myself and 15 (Hindi) 2pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) (1): Toy Story 4 (2D) 3pm; Kabir 4:15pm; Kabir Singh (Hindi) 6pm; Singh (Hindi) 5pm; Spider-Man: just keep having a positive Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) Far From Home (2D) 8pm; attitude.” 9pm; Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) 4:15pm; Article 15 (Hindi) Spider-Man: Far From Home (3D) (2D) 11:30pm. 6pm; El Mamar (Arabic) 8:30pm; 10:30pm. — Rose Namajunas The Mall Cinema (2): Aladdin El Mamar (Arabic) 11:15pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2D) 2:15pm; Annabelle Comes Landmark Cinema (2): Toy (2): Article 15 (Hindi) 2:30pm; Home (2D) 4:30pm; Annabelle Story 4 (2D) 2:15pm; Aladdin (2D) Toy Story 4 (2D) 5pm; Annabelle Comes Home (2D) 6:30pm; El 4pm; Toy Story 4 (2D) 6:15pm; Comes Home (2D) 7pm; Spider- Mamar (Arabic) 8:30pm; Spider- Spider-Man: Man: Far From Home (2D) 9pm; Man: Far From Home (2D) 11pm. Far From Home (2D) 8pm; Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) The Mall Cinema (3): Toy Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) 11:30pm. Story 4 (2D) 2pm; Aladdin (2D) 10:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Community Editor 3:45pm; Anna (2D) 6pm; Spider- Landmark Cinema (3): Kabir (3): Unda (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Kamran Rehmat Man: Far From Home (2D) 8pm; Singh (Hindi) 2pm; Men In Black Men In Black International (2D) e-mail: [email protected] Spider-Man: Far From Home (2D) International (2D) 5pm; Aladdin 4:45pm; Hanna’s Homecoming Telephone: 44466405 10:30pm. (2D) 7pm; Spider-Man: Far From (2D) 6:45pm; El Mamar (Arabic) Landmark Cinema (1): Unda Home (2D) 9:15pm; Spider-Man: 8:30pm; El Mamar (Arabic) Fax: 44350474 (Malayalam) 2pm; Toy Story 4 Far From Home (2D) 11:30pm. 11:15pm. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Ballet Lessons After School Activities WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 4pm – 8pm Music and arts activities for students For more info e-mail at registration@ taking place after they fi nish their day in atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 years old after school hours.

Hobby Classes WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art Centre WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is a holistic performing arts institution and a one stop solution for adults as well as children looking to explore their talents in various art forms. We off er classes in contemporary, Bollywood, hip hop, indian classical dance, music (Hindustani and Carnatic), arts and craft, karate, yoga, percussion (Chenda, Thimila, Elathalam and Madhalam), violin, harmonium, public speaking. Additional services include dance education, choreograph music videos and dance cover albums, choreograph dance musical projects, corporate workshops and events, choreograph events for schools, colleges, alumni meets and corporate and choreography events. For details, call 33897609.

EVENTS TIME: 9am – 7pm The exhibition presents Husain’s pluralist Film Club approach to the divine and cosmic aspects of WHERE: Qatar National Library being, articulated through the myths, symbols Summer Camp for Special Needs WHEN: Tomorrow and narratives of the world’s religions and WHERE: Step by Step Centre for Special TIME: 5:30pm onwards philosophies. M. F. Husain: Horses of the Sun Needs Ever wondered how movies look from bears witness to a recurrent motif in his art, a WHEN: Ongoing till August 1 the other side of the camera? Join our Film personal symbol of self-renewal and vitality. TIME: 8:00am – 12:30pm Club and learn how to watch fi lms with a During this time, all therapists and fi lmmaker’s perspective. Summer Entertainment City teachers will be working together, running WHERE: DECC individual, peer and group sessions within WHEN: Ongoing till July 13 classes. The children will continue learning TIME: 1pm – 11pm age-appropriate concepts, work on social The biggest indoor VR and Gaming skills, life skills training, arts and crafts, zone,over 50+ new activities and 45 food music, and fun activities such as water play. options along with 114 retail shops, for the whole family under one roof. Entry fee QR15 Career Guidance per head. WHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al Arabic Calligraphy Workshop Sadd WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday India to Qatar – Symbiosis of WHEN: Sunday – Thursday TIME: 6pm Cultures TIME: 6pm – 8pm Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. WHERE: FBQ Museum Career guidance for course, country, Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 college and entrance for students of Grade handwriting and calligraphy at Music and Under the context of cultural exchange, IX-XII, of all curriculum. Career assessments Arts Atelier. FBQ Museum brings together the treasures administered for stream preference, career The lessons will take place every Saturday, of the museum owned collection in test, branch preference, personality, Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For Learn how to make frames order to promote mutual understanding, multiple intelligence and learning styles more information, contact registration@ WHERE: Qatar National Library recognition and appreciation between and productivity. For more information, atelierqatar.com WHEN: Today Qatar and India. Composed of five main 55448835. TIME: 4:30pm onwards topics, including community, trade, arts, Get creative and design your own frame food and incense, the exhibition takes Artistic Gymnastic Classes for your special photograph or artwork. This one on a journey to explore the rich and WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb workshop is for girls only. diverse Indian cultures, the long historic WHEN: Ongoing links between Qatar and India, and cultural TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm similarities between Qatar and India. The olympic sport using horizontal bar, rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the children from age 4 till 16.

Dance and Instrument Classes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times Building WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Learn the movements of dance styles in MF Husain: The Horses Of The Sun Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical Exhibition instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard WHERE: Mataf: Arab Museum of Modern for adults as well kids and move in the world Art of music. For details, contact 66523871/ WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY We were told it was over for us at 40, says Naomi

been so because I’ve been instructed to. I make By Sugandha Rawal that choice myself. I’m in charge of the decision making as to how I present myself,” added the I’ ve seen a really 50-year-old. here was a time when actresses were Her resume is a testament to her versatility, powerful change told their career would be over at 40 her chameleon-like quality to get into the skin of happening in front of the in Hollywood, but not anymore. The any character and how to avoid being typecast. Loudest Voice star Naomi Watts feels With two Oscar nominations, her work profi le camera, and behind the a lot has changed for women in the shines with box-offi ce hits like King Kong, The industry.T Ring, The Divergent series, and roles in critically camera in the last couple Actors are often under pressure to look a acclaimed fi lms like Birdman, Mulholland Drive certain way which is deemed important to sell and 21 Grams. of years. And that’s the their image. But has the pressure changed for Now, she will be seen living the life of heartening side of this women over all these years? journalist Gretchen Carlson in Showtime limited “I think that has always been there, defi nitely. series The Loudest Voice, which dramatises the story (#MeToo) And you know, there was a time when we were rise and fall of Carlson’s former boss, Fox News told that come the age of 40, it was all over...and creator Roger Ailes (essayed by Russell Crowe). that has changed,” Watts said during The Loudest The show spotlights Ailes’ history of — Naomi Watts, Hollywood Voice press conference call. sexual abuse, and Carlson’s landmark sexual ‘ “In terms of being told that we have to look harassment lawsuit against Ailes that led to his actress good, I think we want to look good, but we want ouster. to be taken seriously and there’s no reason that Watts says the #MeToo movement has the two things can’t co-exist. ushered in a “really powerful change”. “For the red carpet, yes, I want to look my “I would say there has been a signifi cant absolute best and I use professional help to change and not necessarily one that I thought I ’ create something that looks good, but it has not would witness in such a dramatic way... I hoped Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY it would happen over time, but I’ve seen a really powerful change happening in front of the camera, and behind the camera in the last couple of years. And that’s the “In terms of being told heartening side of this story,” she said. that we have to look The mother of two continued: “Out of the # movement, has come good, I think we want to the Time’s Up movement and voices look good, but we want are being heard, and that’s just very encouraging. It was time. It was to be taken seriously absolute... I’ve seen female-driven stories now getting fi nanced which and there›s no reason they weren’t before. “I’ve seen female directors — that the two things more female directors being hired can’t co-exist” and the same goes for writers and other technicians in our industry. That’s the good part of this story that’s come to light.” But there is a heartbreaking side to it as well. “We’re sitting here listening to these awful stories that took place over such a long time, but now the space has been made to listen and for change to take place.” The actress, who will soon enter the Game Of Thrones universe with its prequel, hopes The Loudest Voice to be a story of female empowerment. “I hope that this is a story of female empowerment, that women can feel encouraged by the fact that it’s good to stand up for yourself, and that voices are now being heard and room is being made as a result to change things in all industries.” Hemsworth just want to stay at home with kids

hris Hemsworth feels sitting back and taking it for granted “And I am like, if there is ever a and Tristan. Thompson back as Agent O. he has spent his whole and thinking ‘That’s it, I have made chance where I could stop and just For now, Hemsworth, who Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson career chasing one it’... Unless, you are quite okay with be at home, this is it. So I am just has featured in projects like portray the new agents dealing with thing after another, and not working in and just be where you going to enjoy that for the moment, Ghostbusters and Snow White aliens. The plot centres on a mole in now wants to live in the are,” Hemsworth said when asked and see what happens,” he said with and the Huntsman, is happy to be the Men in Black organisation. Cmoment. The actor has decided not whether he is getting comfortable a chuckle and a gleam in his eyes as associated with the legacy of Men Sony Pictures Entertainment to shoot anything more this year, with his position in Hollywood. he spoke about his family. In Black. India will release Men In Black: and says he wants to step back to “I do feel more comfortable now Hemsworth is married to Elsa Men in Black: International will International in India on June 14 in spend some quality time with his and not out of thinking because ‘I Pataky, and has a daughter named take place in the same universe as Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. three children in Australia. have made it’... If you would have India Rose and twin sons Sasha the previous trilogy with Emma — IANS After steering projects like asked me 10 years ago about what Home and Away and J.J. Abrams’ my dream scenario with career in Star Trek, Hemsworth scored his life would be, this will be it. big break in 2011 with fi lm Thor, “I am really sort of trying to I have spent so embarking on the journey of appreciate this experience in this many years... I becoming one of the biggest and moment now,” added the actor, who bankable movie stars in the world. will soon be seen in Sony Pictures’ think my whole “I have spent so many years... project Men in Black: International. I think my whole career, kind of Is it easy to stay in the moment or career, kind looking so far ahead and chasing easier said than done? that world. (Thinking I should go “It is tricky.” of looking so for) this thing and that thing and But a day during the busy press far ahead and (thinking) if I get this job, and maybe tour helped the 35-year-old take a this is it,” Hemsworth told IANS decision. chasing that while looking back at the time when “I was just on the Avengers: he started his journey in showbiz. Endgame press tour, and I was world. I am The constant rush, he says, can reading scripts for another job and be; for one, exhausting and two, talking about the next thing. And trying to just be “you are never in the moment I was like ‘This is crazy. One of the more present enjoying the process”. biggest fi lm of all time is releasing “I am trying to just be more and I am already thinking about present. And that gives me greater something else’. I had to say, ‘I don’t sense of comfort and not out of ‘Oh, want to talk about it for few weeks’.” — Chris I have made it. I can sit back and rest’. He has made up his mind now — It is more of just appreciating and well, almost. Hemsworth, enjoying it now,” Hemsworth added. “This year, I will probably won’t Australian actor The tall and handsome actor shoot anything. I have shot Dhaka wants to take a moment to at the start of the year. I just want to appreciate things in his life, but be at home now with my kids. They doesn’t want to take things for are at a very important age. They granted. are still young at the moment. And “You don’t want to get they are aware when I leave more comfortable in the sense that you are than before. 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY

IBPC organises special speaker series

The Indian Businessmen and Professionals Council (IBPC), working under the patronage of the delivered a motivational speech on Self-leadership, and how it is not restricted to any position Embassy of India, recently organised a special speaker series ‘Leadership and Meditation’ for and age. She said, “Everyone has this self-leadership quality, which is within each personality the members of IBPC Women’s Wing. and there is no specific time to develop that. It is important that women should come out Topics, including Self Leadership and Meditation and its benefits were discussed on the from their comfort zone and to develop by their own actions, strengthen abilities, resilience, occasion. Ritu Kumaran, wife of the Ambassador of India, was the chief guest on the occasion. appreciating other and self.” Azim Abbas, President of IBPC, welcomed the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, he Padmini Sundar delivered a presentation on Meditation and its benefits, and then later highlighted how the IBPC platform will help foster the growth and empowerment of women. conducted a session on meditation. She talked about the importance and requirement of He also emphasised on how IBPC would help achieve a long term goal of benefiting both the meditation and heartfulness practice in our day-to-day life. She also highlighted how the same Indian and Qatari business community with wider participation of women from the Indian can aid multitasking and help balance the diff erent roles held by women in their life. community. The event was sponsored by QIECO Medical. Sameer al-Saeed gave a presentation of latest On the occasion, Ritu Kumaran spoke on importance of interpreting and using accuracy in the technology of beauty care and wellness. The event was compered by Ushas Andrews, Head right way. Co-ordinator of Women’s Wing at IBPC. Sumit Malhotra, Vice President of IBPC, proposed a vote Marie Quigley, Founder of Empower World and professional learning and development coach, of thanks.

IIQS-Qatar conducts its sixth CPD event of 2019

Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyors – Qatar Chapter (IIQS-Qatar), associated to Indian Business followed by an informative lecture relating to the introduction of Fire Alarm Systems by Nithin and Professionals Council (IBPC) under the aegis of Embassy of India, recently organised its sixth Sathyasheelan, Sr. ELV Engineer at QDC. Venkata Narasimha Reddy, Treasurer at IIQS-Qatar, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of 2019 event at Concorde Hotel. This event was welcomed the gathering and compered the event. The speakers were felicitated by Sunil attended by over 40 members and guests. Kamalaksha, IIQS-Qatar Sports / Recreation Committee; Kiran, IIQS-Qatar General Secretary; and Subroto Mukherji, Executive Manager at Qatar Design Consortium (QDC), delivered a lecture on Anshul Gupta, IIQS-Qatar President. Anshul Gupta proposed a vote of thanks. Air-conditioning of 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums covering the planning, design and engineering IIQS-Qatar is planning to conduct APC Workshops for MRICS aspirants to help them achieve aspects maintaining ambient temperature for spectators and players in stadiums, which was chartered membership of RICS-UK. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

The students of Istituto Di Moda Burgo – Qatar showcase in Milan

The students of Istituto Di Moda Burgo – Qatar (IMB QATAR) recently showcased their as an ode to one of the most important and avant-garde musical events in history: collection at Milan Spring Summer Fashion Show 2019 hosted by Istituto Di Moda Burgo Woodstock. Woodstock is all set to mark its 50th anniversary this August 2019. Shining Milan, Italy. With three mood-boards chosen for the students, the collection featured glamour with sequins and feathers – bohemian vibe that caterwauled glamour made it to silhouettes ranging from casual clothing, evening wear and modest beach wear, for both the runway. Although Woodstock has been one of the most important festivals in history of men and women. music, but recently apart from music and singers that perform, it has been making waves One of the collections, Woodstock Revival, featured bright hues with hippie tint of glamour for the outfits and styles that are spotted there.

El Faro at Marsa Malaz Kempinski welcomes star chef

Javier Aranda, two-time Michelin star guest chef, has recently cuisine unique. launched the newly revamped El Faro restaurant as an ode Attributing his success to his grandfather’s influence on him, to his background and love for Spanish cuisine, stated a press Chef Javier Aranda, is considered a key figure in the industry. release. The two-time Michelin-starred Chef has two venues in Madrid, Celebrating the restaurant’s grand opening, Doha’s socialites, including La Cabra and Gaytán and is one of the youngest VIPs, and media representatives attended the event where rising stars in the Spanish culinary scene. He is adamant to they sampled some of the new items on the menu, including bring Doha some of his country’s flavours, intertwined with his Spanish favourites; tapas and paella. With an entrance similar signature flare. to that of a Spanish Mercado, marketplace, everyone felt like Chef Javier Aranda said, “I am delighted to be here to they have been transferred to Spain as they entered the newly participate in the re-launch of El Faro, a first for me in Doha. revamped restaurant. My vision is to have everyone here experience an authentic The restaurant’s menu has now been revamped by Chef Javier cuisine from Spain, one that I am personally passionate about.” Aranda, offering exclusive tapas, the high energy nucleus of The restaurant’s unique décor featuring a Picasso-inspired the new restaurant’s concept. The main seating area provides brick wall, Spanish inspired ‘Mercado’ (marketplace) displaying a full dinner menu featuring highlights from across the Spanish various Spanish-sourced products, and a chalkboard wall regions influenced by Spanish, Portuguese, and British cuisines, serves as conduit for the Spanish sensation. or what is known as the Iberian Peninsula. Raghu Menon, General Manager of the Kempinski Marsa Special weekly promotions such as Vive La Noche (Long live Malaz, added, “We are ecstatic to have Javier steer El Faro with the night), Chica’s night, Paella Night and Tapa Locas all of his team in the reopening of this iconic Spanish restaurant in which to be launched in July, aim to create a gastronomic Doha. We are confident the restaurant will be the place to be experience that captures the essence of what makes Spanish for traditional Spanish food and ambience.” 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY Nando’s Qatar winner to compete in Master Griller’s Challenge 2019

Every year Nando’s from all over the world organises inter-casa competition in their respective Grilled chicken based on the presentation, texture, juiciness, perfect flame-grill marks, hygiene and region to choose the finalists for the Master Griller Challenge. The best of the best then go on to flavour. During the winner announcement ceremony, Magnus Potgieter, Learning and Development compete against each other to win the title for the Master Griller and represents their country at the Manager of Nando’s Qatar, said, “In Nando’s, we believe that it is not about the chicken but people finals. who make the chicken. Master Griller challenge is Nando’s way of giving it back to the Nandocas After month-long rounds of competition, Nando’s Qatar has recently announced Joey Saturnino (people who work at Nando’s) with passion and dedication every single day. All of our finalists Manzano as its winner from Salwa Road branch, who will represent Qatar in Dublin, Ireland for the performed spectacularly well and put their heart and soul to win the title. Also, throughout the Nando’s Master Grillers 2019, stated a press release. competition, we have had great support from the local food experts, social media influencers and At the finals, the famous social media influencers, including Q from I Love Qatar, Food Sheikh and the judges at the finals to help us get our winner this year. The grand finale is going to be fierce. We Food Sheikha along with Nando’s Superfan Layth Elnegres were asked to rate a perfectly Flamed- are excited and proud that we have our best griller to represent us in Dublin”.

BPS observes Book Week

The Kindergarten Section of Birla Public School (BPS) recently observed a week-long Book Week. The the students. A special assembly was also organised to felicitate the parents along with performance parents of the students were felicitated during the week with the theme of ‘Mom and Dad – You are a and music. The students also reviewed their favourite story book. Speaking on the occasion, A P part of our story land’. Various stories were put on display and parents were invited to narrate them to Sharma, Principal of BPS, said, “Give the children roots to stay grounded and wings to soar high.”

MES marks Doctors’ Day

The students of Kindergarten Section of MES Indian School (MES) recently marked Doctors’ Day. A special assembly was organised to honour the selfless and dedicated services rendered by the doctors in ensuring the well-being of the individuals and communities. Students were dressed up as doctors, nurses and paramedics. Students also spoke about the role of the doctors besides providing tips to lead a safe and sound life on the occasion. The children also spoke about the Dos and the Don’ts required for a healthy lifestyle, which was followed by a theme performance. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY A mammoth question: Should we revive extinct species? Every year, hundreds of species become extinct – and humans are usually to blame. Some researchers think they could reverse the losses with the help of modern technology. But not everyone is on board with the idea, write Gioia Forster, Christian Thiele and Christina Horsten

MODEL: A true-to-life model of a woolly mammoth is lifted onto a plinth at a recreational park in Meyenburg, Germany.

but became extinct at the end of the view. He argues that if killing off 19th century. and then reviving a species were an It will probably be another fi ve option, there would be no need to to 10 years before the fi rst chicks care about conservation any more. hatch, according to the researcher at Pimm also cannot help but the University of California in Santa wonder: “What would we do with a Cruz. woolly mammoth?” “Some time after 2025 is possible, Church already has an answer to but more likely closer to 2030,” that question. He wants to settle the NEAR EXTINCTION: One of the two remaining female northern white rhinos is pictured left, alongside a female Novak says. mammoth elephant in Siberia. This southern rhino, in the Ol Pejeta wildlife reserve in Kenya. The only animal subspecies that way, a giant, barely inhabited area has so far actually been revived is the would be used to create an ecosystem he death last year of large numbers; then, poachers killed Church, a superstar among Pyrenean ibex. The last animal died for a new species. Sudan the rhinoceros them off . The fate of the subspecies geneticists. in 2000, but before his death a cell And “we could help slow down in Kenya made news now lies in a Petri dish. Researchers The animal is not being cloned sample was removed and frozen for climate change,” he says. The around the world. He was at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and since the genetic material of the cloning. The cloned fawn – carried mammoths would stomp down a celebrity in the animal Wildlife Research (IZW) in Berlin mammoth that has been found by another kind of ibex – survived the snow and help prevent the world,T the last male northern white want to inseminate eggs from the last is not suffi cient. Instead, Church for only a few minutes after its ground from thawing. This would rhino on Earth. females in Kenya with sperm from and his team are extracting certain caesarean birth. in turn lead to fewer greenhouse With his death, the subspecies the dead male in a laboratory. DNA sections from the mammoth Advocates for de-extinction – the gases such as carbon dioxide and almost went extinct. But science A female from the closely related genome and inserting them into revival of extinct animal species – methane making their way into the could help save it; there are still southern white rhino subspecies elephant cells. They are using new insist that their work is not about atmosphere. two females alive and frozen sperm could carry the baby. technologies such as the CRISPR- making headlines. Nikita Zimov is eagerly awaiting available. Using modern technology, The procedures are still being Cas9 molecular scissors, which can “We want to bring biotech to the newcomers. The Russian scientists in Berlin are working to tested, says Steven Seet from the be used to precisely cut DNA. conservation ... to create a more scientist is in charge of a vast nature create a baby northern white rhino. IZW. Eggs have been taken from Strictly speaking, it is not a bio-diverse, bio-abundant world,” reserve in eastern Siberia, which To enhance the world’s southern white rhinos in zoos and mammoth that is being created, but says Ryan Phelan, the head of the is meant to one day again feature biodiversity, some researchers are inseminated with sperm from the a completely new animal. organisation Revive and Restore, grassland – as was the case during going one step further: they would northern white rhino. The hybrid “We’re trying to make an elephant which supports projects like those of the last ice age, when mammoths like to revive animals that in some embryo was then implanted into a that is resistant to the cold and to the mammoth and passenger pigeon. roamed the region. cases died out thousands of years female southern white rhino. The poaching,” Church says. You could But many scientists disapprove. If successful, Church has ago. At Harvard and in Santa Cruz, transfer was successful, but it is not for instance decrease the size of the “This is a waste of time,” says promised to send the fi rst mammoth researchers are trying to bring the yet clear if the embryo has attached animal’s tusks to lower the poaching evolutionary biologist Stuart Pimm to Pleistocene Park, Zimov says. woolly mammoth and the passenger to the uterus. risk. But fi rst results that will from Duke University in the US city But a single animal will not make pigeon back to life. Six thousand kilometres away, in resemble elephants are not expected of Durham. much diff erence in the ghtfi against But scientists are very much a laboratory at Harvard University for at least another four years. To save species from extinction, climate change. at odds: Does this still qualify as in the US city of Boston, work is On the US West Coast, you have to solve the actual problem, Zimov says many, many more wildlife conservation? Are we underway to resurrect an animal that meanwhile, Ben Novak wants to use he says: the confl ict between human are needed: “To have meaningful interfering too much with nature? died out 10,000 years ago: the woolly similar methods to resurrect the and animal. The research being impact on the climate, I would At one time, northern white rhinos mammoth. passenger pigeon. It used to fl y in done by Church and others leads to say thousands – hundreds of roamed eastern and central Africa in Leading the project is George huge fl ocks over the United States, dangerous negligence, in Pimm’s thousands.” – DPA 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Connecting people by proximity

The much awaited Doha Metro is now nearly two its operations. It takes approximately 30 minutes from stops the major ones being Katara, West Bay and Qatar months old with almost all the city dwellers akin to the Red the Wakrah Metro Depot to the last (presently operating) University. The Msheireb Metro Stop, which is also named line that was put into operation on May 8. stop on the red line which is the Qassar Depot; the last as the Souq Waqif stop, will be the hub as it will connect The Launch of the Doha Metro literally not just brought stop is actually the Lusal Depot but was not in operation with the other two lines, Green and Gold, in the near places closer but even commuters and communities on May 8. When fully operational, it will also connect to future.On my journey I was pleasantly surprised to meet alike. It was heartening to see a Qatari family sit beside the Hamad International Airport. The feeder buses were the German Ambassador to Qatar Hans-Udo Muzel who a Sri Lankan family in the gold class and a young Qatari also put in to operation from day one whereby commuters proudly showed me his ticket that he purchased and was kid clench the Doha metro information pamphlet as well could use this transport facility to get closer to their fi nal doing a recce to showcase how the football fans will use the as a young kid use the self-help service at the ticketing destination– be it their home or the place they are visiting. metro during Qatar 2022. counter with the assistance of his father. There were over The red line of Doha Metro runs for approximately 40 — Text and photos by Bosco Menezes 40,000 people who took the metro in the fi rst week of kms in its entirety from Wakrah to Lusail and has 18 metro @bigbfotografi Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 5 ways that can help you take care of jewellery this monsoon

he pitter-patter of rain may 3- Moisture can aff ect metal bring immense joy, but it alloy used to make ornaments and certainly is not a good sign cause it to lose its original lustre. To for jewellery, say experts. prevent this from happening, store Sumeet Dhanraj, your jewellery in a box with a sturdy TDirector and Creative Head of exterior and a soft interior, which Dhanraj Jewellers, and Saumya Ghai, would do half the job for you by Designer and Merchandiser at Shaya keeping the humidity and moisture by CaratLane, have suggested some out. self-care tips to help protect your Meanwhile, the soft interior would ornaments in this damp weather: save the articles from probable 1- Gold jewellery is prone to friction and help retain their natural catching dust and dirt quickly when sheen. kept in a humid environment. Hence, 4- Over-exposure to air and during monsoon one must use warm humidity can damage your delicate soapy water to clean gold ornaments. silver. It›s advisable to store silver 2- When it comes to jewellery such jewellery in individual, air-tight bags as pearls, coral or amber, it would be with an anti-tarnish properties paper. advisable to keep them in separate These types of bags minimise air boxes. Do not mix them with other exposure and keep the jewellery new gemstones as scratches are inevitable. for a longer period of time. Furthermore, gemstones need to 5- Keep the jewellery away from be given proper care and attention. water as much as possible, since the Pearls are delicate and direct contaminants in water can result in contact with perfumes and sprays tarnished and dull looking silver. If might damage them. If adequate your jewellery gets wet, take a soft precautions are not taken while cloth, dab the water out and blow storing them, it is likely to develop dry the jewellery before storing it. scratches. – IANS

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

The next few weeks will be full of changes in your personal life, Aries. Some people have a tendency to be shy. They almost apologise You’re a real master of seduction, Gemini. For quite some time, Your relationships will evolve. You have convivial relations with your for being alive. For them, it’s essential to keep a low profile. You you’ve been able to draw a number of people to you. It seems that friends, but you need to keep an eye on your strong personality and probably think that you’re like this, but you’re mistaken, Taurus. You no one can resist your charms. But today you will start thinking let others express themselves. Try to stay vigilant. You can’t impose need a bit of reassurance. There are a lot of interesting things inside about this process of seduction. Even if you appreciate luxury, you your views on other people all the time. you that need to come out. Believe in yourself. should be careful and stay vigilant.

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

You’re a real charmer. None of your friends can resist you, The day will be calm and quiet, Leo. You feel strongly about finishing You’re very tolerant toward a particular person in your entourage, Cancer. Today you should try to put the finishing touches to your whatever you undertake. You probably have the opportunity to add which is probably due to your generous nature, Virgo. You think personality. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from the planetary the final changes to some projects you’ve been working on. This everyone should have his or her own experiences and setbacks. alignment as you interact with others. You will look for a little more reorganisation will give you some spare time, which will probably After all, we learn from our mistakes. Sometimes you aren’t very authenticity in your personal and professional relations. enable you to meet some very interesting people. humble, but your friends are lucky to have someone they can count on. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Today you may have a diff erence of opinion with a relative. You You’re an emotional person, Scorpio. You can easily be destabilised The time has come to focus on your personal life, Sagittarius. Your will try to resolve this problem. You will be irritated by this present by something you read in the news or see on television. Why are you life has certainly had its moments. During the past few months, it has situation, and almost feel that your relationship has been altered for saddened or hurt by the problems of the world? If you’ve felt some been especially full of new and deep emotions. If you’re persistent good. There is probably just a lack of communication between you. violence surrounding you lately, you will be happy to know that you about keeping your determined frame of mind and course of action, You have to try to work things out together. can heal your wounds today. you will attain the goals you’ve set for yourself.

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

Even though you should watch your finances, you have a You often neglect your health and body. Your equilibrium suff ers Today you will tend to analyse your life. You will think about your tendency to spend a lot of money, Capricorn. Happily, you have the from this, Aquarius. The time has come to consider a medical lifestyle and the food you eat. Are you eating foods that are good for opportunity to make a lot of profit. Your investments are solid, and checkup just to be on the safe side. You love to discover new things. your body? Are you exercising enough? The stars will help you focus you will soon benefit from them. Don’t spend your newfound wealth Your thirst for knowledge incites you to expend a lot of energy. Try on your health. Health-promoting activities are recommended today, on frivolous things. You will fulfil your objectives if you’re vigilant. to find the time to rest and relax. Avoid all unnecessary eff ort. Pisces. Try to relax and find a sport you enjoy. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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

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Sudoku

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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. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Direction for traffic remaining 1 Poet providing king with grub behind castle (4,4) (5) 5 Facile and insincere and 2 Mountain enshrouded in taking liberties? Not entirely (4) severe storm (7) 8 No end for reluctant states (5) 3 We may hear lean composer 9 Pariah not at home with (5) actors (7) 4 Female cow? Buttercup, for 11 A symbol of authority must example (6) involve respect (7) 6 Plenty of boys retaining 12 Lee is unusual name for girl nothing (5) (5) 7 Please German sailors with 13 What’s left of property? (6) bird (7) 15 Commanding officer 10 Subject of article by yours entertained by one clergyman truly (5) or another (6) 13 Some colleges say education 18 Fire that’s hot inside cabin is attempted (7) (5) 14 Nominal figure about right 20 Record about American (5) sailor providing ingredient for 16 One expecting payment for pie? (7) warhorse? (7) 23 We heard vowel sounds 17 Armed conflict I observed in (3,3,1) part of London (6) 24 Stone outside good school 19 A clipped English accent (5) (5) 21 Small team for prison guard 25 Profound philosopher’s first (5) seen by river (4) 22 Uninteresting commercial Answers 26 Some politicians were for nymph (5) definitely acknowledged (8) Wordsearch Codeword

Yesterday’s Solution 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ The most anticipated films on a roll

he year 2018 and early 2019 gave us a mixed bag of movies with Glitz many big budget A-list stars’ fi lms being given the thumbs down at the box-offi ce whereas low-budget movies with strong & scripts worked well with both fans and critics alike. What will next half of 2019 have it store for us? We list some Glam Tof the movies we are looking forward to now at the theatres including By Muhammad Asad Ullah Mahira Khan’s Superstar and Hareem Farooq’s Heer Maan Jaa. These are some of the other movies we are looking forward to this half of the year as well, like Mehwish Hayat’s fi lm based on the life of politician and fi rst female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto. The release dates of few other movies are not yet out but we will keep you updated as and when they are announced. Stay tuned!

Ready Steady No After giving a stellar performance in Baaji, Amna Ilyas is all set for the release of her another upcoming fi lm Ready Steady No this 19th July. The fi lm revolves around a young, middle-class couple who are desperate to take the plunge. Which seems like a roller-coaster ride, the two lovebirds come across various hurdles and mix-ups while they try and make their nikkah happen. The upcoming fi lm stars Faisal Saif as the male lead, who is also a debutant. Alongside Saif and Ilyas star Salman Shahid, Ismail Tara, Zain Afzal, Nargis Rasheed and Paray Hut Love Marhoom Ahmed Bilal. The powerhouse talent of Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Maya Ali are coming together for the fi rst time in Asim Raza’s Paray Hut Love which is releasing on Eid Al Adha. Sheheryar has worked in Asim’s previous fi lm Ho Mann Jahan. This will be Maya’s fi rst fi lm with both Sheheryar and Asim, after giving a ‘heroine’ performance last year in Teefa in Heer Maan Ja Trouble. Maya has defi ned her acting prowess After winning our hearts in on television and on-screen for us, but how Parchi, Hareem Farooq and Ali diff erent is this role going to be – we can’t wait Rehman Khan are back with Heer to catch this movie at the theatre! Maan Jaa. They have already won us with the tagline. Both the actors are seen showing their whacky The Legend of Maula Jutt side in the poster of this rom- Can we just confess that this is perhaps our most com. We are absolutely ready to awaited movie of the year? We totally believe that the go on this romantic yet crazy ride immense talents of Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Hamza with these two insanely talented Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick and more will only bring stars expecting tons of humour, magic on screen. The most loved, on screen couple are goofi ness, and most importantly, fi nally reuniting. Yes, Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan are great on-screen chemistry! Well to be seen together after Humsafar. What other better the rumour has it that the fi lm reason to watch it? No doubt, after Waar, Bilal Lashari also touches the bit of honour is going to lit the Pakistani Cinema all over again. killing, however nothing has been Despite the legal battles The Legend of Maula Jutt movie confi rmed yet. The movie is out on remains one of the most anticipated hits this year. It is Eid Al Adha. a remake of the hit 80’s classic. The movie is out on Eid Al Adha.

Superstar Momina Duraid’s fi lm house brings Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf together in a story of stardom and perhaps a Zarrar fateful romance? Guess we’ll have to wait for the teasers As you can see from the Zarrar’s to drop. Bilal Ashraf and Mahira Khan are the Superstar movie trailer, this one promises to cast for the fi lm. The movie is said to be about the world be an action thriller. This thriller of Pakistani celebrities. That won’t be hard for Mahira will be about the life of a spy and Khan. Though it should be said that Bilal Ashraf’s feature Pakistani intelligence Yalghaar and Rangreeza tanked at the box offi ce. The agencies. Veteran actor Shaan fi lm boasts a stellar cast including the industry’s Shahid is the writer and director bigwigs Nadeem Baig, Javaid Sheikh, Marina Khan, of the fi lm, along with playing the Asma Abbas, Saife Hassan, Alizay Shah and Ali Kazmi. protagonist alongside Kiran Malik, Reportedly, audiences will also see special Adnan Butt and Nadeem Malik. appearances from the likes of Hania Amir, Saira British cinematographer, Timothy Shehroz, Osman Khalid Butt and Mani as well. Hallam Wood is the Director of Superstar also features a dance number by Jawani Phir Photography (DoP). The fi lm is Nahi Ani star Kubra Khan. scheduled to release on August 14. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

My social media accounts not hacked: Zaira take a decision like that. I do respect her sentiments and I respect that it is her individual choice. But as a person, I Actress Zaira Wasim on Monday shot down rumours feel sad that a 16-17 year old girl has to take a decision like that her social media accounts were hacked when she this in her fl ourishing career. announced her decision to quit the world of showbiz. “On one side, we are talking about women “This to clarify that none of my social media accounts empowerment... Personally, I feel she shouldn’t have done were or are hacked and are being handled by me personally. this, but she is an independent girl and our country gives Kindly refrain from believing or sharing claims that state everyone a fundamental right to choose what they want to otherwise! Thanks,” Zaira posted on Twitter. choose. But the fact that she has gone all out to say that I The post came a day after the Dangal and Secret am doing this for religion, there’s a certain amount of tilt Superstar actress said she had decided to say goodbye to her which has gone into it. But she is most welcome to take her fi lm career as she felt her relationship with her religion was decision. I felt sad when I read it. I felt she had to take that threatened. decision, and it was not her decision.” Her announcement was received with mixed reactions by In Mumbai, the team of Jabariya Jodi was also asked to the industry. comment on Zaira’s decision. Actor Sidharth Malhotra Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who was in Delhi on said: “Firstly, I only read the headline and did not read the Monday for a fi lm promotion event, said he felt “sad” when details, so I do not know. Secondly, it is her decision to quit he read Zaira’s post. acting and I have no say on that. I think you should ask her CLARIFICATION: Zaira Wasim says that she has been “I think it’s a tragedy that a 16-17 year old girl has to why she did that.” – IANS personally handling her social media accounts. I try to blur the line between reality and illusion: Criss Angel

I’m betting “impossible” isn’t on. I had to get (someone) from By Joseph V. Amodio really in your vocabulary. Nasa involved. I performed it I try to blur the line between in Vegas first. I levitate, and fly. reality and illusion and let the Magicians have done levitation riss Angel has come a audience decide what’s what. with props, in the dark…but I do long way from those Some of what I do is real, some is it in full, bright light. I’m flying days in the 1980s when pure illusion. What I want to show spinning, flipping. People in the he sang with a rock people is that, in life anything is business have no concept how I do band at Long Island possible. I’m just a guy from Long it. NONE. Cclubs like Spit and Sundance – Island who had a big, big dream. and levitated the drum set. I had passion, perseverance – it Do you have dreams where Today, the master illusionist took me 18 years to become an you fly? (originally named Christopher overnight success. I’m not special. I think we all do, right? We all Sarantakos) is known more for I’m like everybody. And everybody yearn to fly. It’s primal. We see raising the bar on magic as an can pursue dreams, even if they birds, planes, and we want to have art form, seducing fans with his seem impossible. that ability to escape sometimes. tattooed, rock-star persona on TV (including six seasons on A&E’s Were you always confident? Congrats, by the way, on the Criss Angel Mindfreak) and stage That’s always been my fuel. It birth of your second son. Did (he currently has a long-term gig was instilled in me by my father. becoming a dad change your at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas). (I’ve used) that energy to embrace approach to performing? But now he’s headed back to change and transformation. Well…y’know…I’m still crazy New York for Criss Angel Raw: Ohhh, I’m not fond of change, I (He chuckles.) But you can’t The Mindfreak Unplugged, part must say. help when you have two boys…it of the In Residence on Broadway Well, every day is a change in kind of grounds you. It reshapes series, running July 2 (yesterday) our bodies, our surroundings responsibility and priority. I want through Sunday, July 7 at the – you have to accept change, to provide an amazing life for Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The embrace it and allow it to fuel them…I want to be around to see show promises to be an intimate you. I used to come to Manhattan my kids grow up, get married. evening of how’d-he-do-that on the Long Island Rail Road and So…I’m a little more safety- feats, including a grand finale pound the streets, knocking on conscious than maybe I was. But I that’s been called “the greatest doors – producers, managers, still take risks. illusion of all time.” agents – no one would give me the Angel, 51, lives in Vegas with time of day. But I never gave up. I’m also glad to hear your his partner, Shaunyl Benson, I thought of myself as a ninja – I eldest, Johnny Christopher, and their two sons, Johnny had to get inside, had to figure this is done with chemo for the Christopher, 5 (who last year out. And I was always optimistic, moment. concluded an extensive series of even in trying times. So now to He’s in remission now for fi ve chemotherapy treatments to fight come back to those streets I once months – and that’s amazing. We a rare form of leukaemia), and pounded and perform at the Lunt- just hope and pray he’ll stay on that little brother Xristos, born last Fontanne Theatre, where my hero, path for the rest of his life. I’d give January. He spoke by phone with (magician) Doug Henning, once up everything I have if he could live Newsday contributor Joseph V. performed, it’s just beyond my a long, healthy, fruitful life. That’s Amodio. wildest dreams. all I want. I know this sounds like a stock answer but it’s really the truth Just how freaky will this So about this – when I look at my kids, that is show get? “revolutionary” finale – the most incredible magic I’ve ever This will be an evening of it’s been 18 years in the experienced in life. To think that mind-blowing demonstrations, making. Was figuring it out a somehow there’s another human many of which people have said particularly tough puzzle to being that I’m father to…. I mean, are impossible to do live. Now crack? when I hear my kid going, “Daddy, they’ll see them inches away from Yes, it’s one of the most Daddy…,” that’s mind-blowing. – FREAKY: Criss Angel arrives for the Criss Angel Mindfreak Gala Opening in their face. difficult things I’ve ever worked Newsday/TNS Las Vegas, Nev.ada 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, July 3, 2019 COMMUNITY Cultural and literature festival to bring together known faces of India in Qatar

Chetan Bhagat, Indian author, columnist, and motivational speaker. Mika Singh, Bollywood singer.

Shaandilya, TV and Bollywood writer, The guests will be entertained with performers to showcase their talent that By Mudassir Raja Sushant Singh, TV actor and presenter; classical Indian dances. The ceremony will will motivate them to work harder for their Kulpreet Yadav, thriller and fiction writer; include launching of three fictional books. future endeavours.” Sandeep Soparkar and Ankita Dolawat, The second day will also be concluded with Anamika further added, “There are many very year Qatar runs a cultural ballroom dancers; Manjeet Negi, journalist; the performance of Mika Singh. literary festivals taking place in India. We exchange programme. Via a and Sidhartha Jain, journalist. Talking to Community, Anamika Mishra, just had an idea on why not bringing both variety of exhibitions, festivals, The speakers from Qatar, include Shereen festival director and award-winning author the cultures and literature to Qatar together competitions and events, Dsouza, Amal Alaathem, Mervat Ibrahaim, and motivational speaker, said, “With this in connection with ongoing Qatar-India different programmes promote Zunira Malik, Erika Ralaine, and Rashmi festival, we aim to celebrate and showcase Year of Culture.” mutualE understanding, recognition and Agarwal. They are known and active varied culture and literature of these two About her company, Question Associates, appreciation between the countries. A members of Indian expatriate community nations. she said, “It is India’s leading communication variety of people are invited to explore in Qatar. “We are bringing the best of both the and entertainment company, integrating their cultural similarities, as well as their The opening ceremony will be held at nations to Doha. With power packed author strategy, creativity and technology to provide differences. 5:30pm on July 11. The opening day will sessions, panel discussions, book launches, unique experiences. We have our horizons The year 2019 is being celebrated as Qatar- feature speeches, dance performances, and musical performances, poetry and book spread in diff erent directions such as event- India Year of Culture. The carefully curated a book launch. Later in the evening, Mika reading sessions, dance performances, organising, public relations, cultural festivals programmes are especially designed to Sing will perform. theatre acts and more, QCLF will surely be and digital marketing. promote mutual understanding, recognition The second day will kick off at 11:30am able to touch the hearts of people leaving “In just a span of few months, we have and appreciation between both sovereign and will feature panel discussions, poetry them inspired to do something for their our offi ces in India, Dubai, Mauritius and nations. Under diff erent programmes, performances, musical theatre performance cultures.” US. With our events and festivals, we aim audiences are invited in Qatar and India to and the closing ceremony. In the closing She added, “With the festival, we also to provide platform to the hidden gems of explore their cultural similarities, as well as ceremony, renowned guests from both, aim to provide a platform to young and the society, who don’t get the platform to celebrate their diff erences. India and Qatar will speak on the occasion. talented artists, writers, musicians, and showcase their talents.” In this connection, the two-day-long ‘Qatar Cultural & Literature Festival’ (QCLF) is being organised at Katara on July 11-12. The festival is one of its kind events which “We are bringing the best of both is an amalgamation of cultures and literary scenario of the two countries – Qatar and the nations to Doha. With power India. The QCLF is being organised by Question packed author sessions, panel Associates, a leading communication and entertainment company in India and discussions, book launches, Katara. The venue for the activities is Katara Drama Theatre – Building 16. musical performances, poetry Many well-known artistes, writers, singers and motivational speakers are and book reading sessions, going to attend the festival, including Mika Singh, known Indian singer and the star dance performances, theatre performer at the festival; Chetan Bhagat, Indian author, columnist, and motivational acts and more, QCLF will surely speaker; Piyush Mishra, Indian film and theatre actor, music director, lyricist, be able to touch the hearts of singer and scriptwriter; Laxmi Agarwal, acid attack survivor and activist; Vindu people leaving them inspired to Dara Singh, a Bollywood actor; Anurag Punetha, journalist and media specialist; do something for their cultures” Ravi Subramanian, award-winning author; Anuj Tiwari, novelist; Aparna Sharma, — Anamika Mishra, festival director model-turned-actress; Adite Banerjee, romance novelist; Arupa Lahiry, classical and award-winning author and dancer; Nitin Soni, author and poet; Anurag Chauhan, social worker; Raaj motivational speaker Arupa Lahiry, classical dancer.