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Community Editor Kamran Rehmat e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 44466405 Fax: 44350474 TWO TO TANGO: Zach Galifianakis, right, with Scott Aukerman, who directed the comedian in the new Netflix film Between Two Ferns The Movie. Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

n January 2008, without any fanfare, an unassuming video was uploaded to the website in which a then- largely unknown comedian Inamed Zach Galifi anakis conducted a painfully awkward interview with actor on a bare-bones set featuring two potted ferns. Galifi anakis lobbed disdainful questions at Cera and snored aloud at his answers. He mockingly imitated his voice. He tried to force him to tickle his thigh. And a viral comedy hit was born. Subsequent episodes of Between Two Ferns racked up millions of views and a pair of Emmys, with boldfaced names including , , , , and lining up for turns in the guest chair. Eventually, Galifi anakis and co-creator Scott Aukerman started toying with the idea of expanding the series, which skewered the typically bland, fatuous back-and- forth of celebrity interviews, into a full-fl edged feature fi lm. But that BLAST FROM THE PAST: President Barack Obama during an interview with Zach Galifianakis for Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis in the Diplomatic was easier said than done. Reception Room of the White House in 2014. “To take a four- or fi ve-minute video and blow it up into a movie thoughts on celebrity Aukerman: Yeah, what was it? it’s just not a good fi t because he — how would you do that?” really have not Galifi anakis: Who was Gerald wouldn’t have a sense of humor Galifi anakis says. “And why would changed. I don’t think Ford’s vice president? It was about it, which might be kind of you do that?” there was ever a feeling [Nelson] Rockefeller. By the way, interesting to fi lm but not a fun Well, they’ve done it. Now like, “Oh, darn, I’m no-one ever knows it. You could ask situation for us. I also just think streaming on Netfl ix and featuring known now. How do Gerald Ford — he wouldn’t know. he’s boring, so it’s like, why bother? appearances by Keanu Reeves, Brie we keep doing these?” Larson, Matthew McConaughey, We haven’t done a Have there ever been people Galifi anakis: Somehow Trump Chrissy Teigen, David Letterman lot of thinking when who wanted to be guests on can turn everything sad. He has and Tiff any Haddish, the largely we do these. It’s just Between Two Ferns who you said that magic. And I don’t want improvised mockumentary-style about what makes us no to because you thought it that. I want people to laugh. I Between Two Ferns: The Movie laugh. This is not a wouldn’t work for some reason? think humour is his Achilles heel. follows Galifi anakis as he takes his thinker of a movie. I Aukerman: To be a really good () Also his breath smells bizarro public-access talk show don’t want somebody subject, you have to have a body horrible. I’ve been near him. That across the country in pursuit of his from some highfalutin of work with some failures that we might be why people fear him. dreams of late-night-hosting glory. college trying to make can make fun of. Ideally, you also Aukerman, who wrote and sense of it. have a personal life that’s had a lot Would you do an episode with directed the fi lm and hosts the Aukerman: For of drama in it. Anytime somebody one of the 2020 presidential popular podcast Comedy Bang Zach to say that he says, “Hey, this person wants to do candidates, like Bernie Sanders? Bang, and Galifi anikis sat down doesn’t really think it,” I’ll start thinking, “What are the Galifi anakis: We asked Bernie a with The Times to discuss how they about it is, I think, him jokes?” And if you can’t come up couple of years ago and he said no, super-sized Between Two Ferns, being a little humble. with enough angles on it … which I respect immensely. the one question that was (almost) It is stuff that we’ve thought about loop. When we did that episode Galifi anakis: We’ve had too off ensive for the show and why a lot. Where we landed in sort of with Jerry Seinfeld and Cardi B (last business entities reach out to us. What is the future of Between you shouldn’t hold your breath for addressing celebrity-culture themes year), I don’t know if I knew who Ford wanted to do something. And Two Ferns at this point? President Trump to be a guest. in the movie is that obviously we she was. Harvey Weinstein, years ago. Do Galifi anakis: My feeling is, how have distaste for it, and hopefully Aukerman: Yeah, well, she you remember that? long can you do this kind of show? Where did the seed of this we’re saying that getting famous didn’t know who you were either. Aukerman: Hmm, I’m trying to Humour changes. We’re also living movie come from? doesn’t make you happy, but I don’t think of anything we could make in meaner times and I’m wondering Aukerman: We did a half-hour think we’re beating people over the Have you ever pulled back on fun of him about. how a mean interview type thing special fi ve years head with it. a joke about someone because Galifi anakis: Well, this was plays in this climate. or so ago (Between Two Ferns: A you felt like it crossed the line? 10 years ago. He had some movie, I mean, look, creatively you Fairytale of New York), where we You’ve got a lot of celebrities Galifi anakis: With Natalie I can’t remember. And I’m like, never should say no to anything. took a trip out to New York and packed into this movie. How did Portman, there was one joke where “Why does he want (to do this)? If it feels right and we’re lucky were just running around having you go about lining everyone I was like, “Let’s get rid of that” — Nobody knows who he is.” enough to have someone that fun and shooting anything that up? and she wanted me to say it. Galifi anakis: And we have two wants to do it again, yeah. But it’s came to our minds. It was the fi rst of them! run a good course, put it that way. time we’d done something with Aukerman: We started shooting Over the years you’ve been And this would be a nice ending Ferns that wasn’t just the fi ve- with no-one on board. It’s a crazy doing Between Two Ferns, has Zach, after you did the to it. minute video, and we had so much way to do a movie, to not know the way you make the episodes episode with Hillary Clinton Aukerman: Every single one, fun, we said, “If we can ever think what you’re shooting. The crew changed at all? during the 2016 presidential we’ve said, “That’s probably it.” of an idea that is that low-concept thought we were insane. The script Aukerman: We’ve gotten a campaign, I asked you if you’d And then someone calls up and enough that we could just set up was just a jumble of ideas, and I little more economical, especially consider doing one with Donald says, “Can we do an episode?” and on the fl y and make something would just say, “Trust us. It’s going on the movie. Normally people Trump and you said no. Do you we go, “Yeah, OK.” If the Rock were really quickly, we would take the to be great!” But we were doing it give us so little time that we have still feel that way now? to be promoting something in four opportunity.” So then it just became with Funny or Die, and they have had to get more streamlined about months — we have a great idea for about fi guring out what the story such a great reach that we just had it. I remember Barack Obama’s Galifi anakis: I would love to the Rock — I think, why not? The would be. faith. Zach would check in with me people said he was going to give us have people that I don’t necessarily closer the movie gets to coming out, every once in a while, like, “Who do 45 minutes. I said, “OK, just give agree with politically; George Will we’ve also started thinking about Zach, you started doing we got?” me a 10-minute warning (before would be the greatest guest ever. how the universe could continue, Between Two Ferns before your Galifi anakis: And you’d tell me he has to go).” Three minutes into But I just think — and I’m not be it in a sequel or a television big breakout in 2009 in The and I’d go, “I don’t know who that the video, they come and say, saying this from a mean point of version of stuff . I just think that we Hangover. Did becoming is.” “10-minute warning.” (laughs) view — I think I would be taking shouldn’t put a period at the end of famous yourself change your Aukerman: Yeah, there was a advantage of Trump. There’s the sentence yet. perspective on this kind of lot of educating Zach about certain Galifi anakis: (to Aukerman) something off with him. There’s Galifi anakis: We’ll put an satire of celebrity culture? people’s oeuvres. Do you remember I got him on a something way off . exclamation point on it. — Los Galifi anakis: No, because my Galifi anakis: I’m so out of the trivia question? Aukerman: I think comedically Angeles Times/TNS 4 GULF TIMES Friday, October 4, 2019 COMMUNITY BODY & MIND What is trauma therapy, and could it help you?

By Erin McCarthy

lise Wakeland works with trauma survivors every day. The therapist’s work is diffi cult, she said, but it’s rewarding, too. EShe wishes that everyone could see the resilience of patients who walk into her Center City practice, Wakeland Psychotherapy. If they did, she said, perhaps they would “show up” for the trauma survivors in their own lives, by asking about what happened, checking in, or just saying “I’m here for you.” “Generally society has a really hard time holding space for people who have been through traumatic events and that perpetuates avoidance,” Wakeland said. “It takes confronting trauma to heal from trauma.” Most Americans will experience trauma at least once in their lives, research shows. The trauma can be rooted in assault, a car accident, a natural disaster, an abusive relationship, military combat, or any other event or series of events. Most people who have experienced trauma never get professional help, which increases people who experienced trauma ago,’” she said. Others may have about the incident, if they still have their risk of developing a number as a child; and talk therapy with witnessed a terrible accident, she an emotional response, they need Most people of physical and mental health a professional who has trauma said, and think they couldn’t be therapy.” who have conditions, according to the certification. traumatised because they weren’t Substance Abuse and Mental directly involved or don’t bear What is the goal of trauma experienced Health Services Administration. Who can be helped by trauma physical scars. therapy? therapy? But if recurring memories of an Specifi c goals and measures of trauma never What is trauma therapy? “Really anybody who’s gone event or series of events are having healing can diff er from person to Trauma therapy is a broad term through an adverse event that has an impact on daily life, trauma person. Broadly, experts say they get professional for therapy with a mental-health impacted their life,” said Wakeland, therapy could help, she said. want patients to be able to live full help, which professional who is educated on the who specialises in trauma. “Anybody who is carrying lives without the past event getting short- and long-term impacts of Many people have experienced around something” should seek in the way of their present. increases trauma. trauma but don’t recognise it, professional help, said Billie Lee “You never forget” trauma, Kathleen McBeth specialises McBeth added. Orenbuch, who specialises in McBeth said. But after therapy, their risk of in a type of trauma therapy called “They’ll say, ‘Oh, it was just EMDR at Collaborative Care of “you’re not living it every day.” developing Eye Movement Desensitisation a dog bite. That was, like, years Bala in Bala Cynwyd. “If they think “The long-term goal is to be able and Reprocessing (EMDR) at a number of Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness in Malvern and Wayne. physical and In the same way a cardiologist is better equipped than a general mental health practitioner to advise you on a heart conditions condition, a trauma therapist can better help you heal from trauma than other kinds of therapists, she to know something happened,” said. Orenbuch said, “without having During EMDR, the patient thinks an emotional response to that about the trauma while listening knowledge.” to music or tapping noises, or watching the therapist’s hand Where can I fi nd a trauma movements. The idea, McBeth therapist? said, is to process the memory There is no national or state while you’re paying attention directory of therapists who to something else, therefore specialise in trauma. But you can separating the memory from the search for trauma therapists in your emotional response. area using online databases like the Other types of trauma therapy one at psychologytoday.com/us/ include prolonged exposure therapists/trauma-and-ptsd, or therapy, which can help patients therapy-specifi c databases like the who’ve avoided reminders of EMDR lookup tool at emdr.com/ a traumatic event; cognitive SEARCH. HELP AVAILABLE — The behaviour therapy, which can help Philadelphia Inquirer/ TNS Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 BODY & MIND COMMUNITY High-fructose diet damages liver’s ability to burn fat

oods containing high levels of fructose, such as processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, may damage theF liver’s ability to properly burn fat, warns a new study. “The most important takeaway of this study is that high fructose in the diet is bad,” said lead study Type 2 diabetes remission possible author C Ronald Kahn, Professor with weight loss: Study of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. People who achieve weight loss of 10 per cent or more in the fi rst “It’s not bad because it’s more fi ve years after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest calories, but because it has eff ects chance of seeing their disease go into remission, says a study. on liver metabolism to make it The fi ndings, published in the journal Diabetic Medicine, suggest worse at burning fat. As a result, that it is possible to recover from the disease without intensive adding fructose to the diet makes lifestyle interventions or extreme calorie restrictions. the liver store more fat, and this is “We’ve known for some time now that it’s possible to send diabetes bad for the liver and bad for whole into remission using fairly drastic measures such as intensive body metabolism,” Kahn, who weight loss programmes and extreme calorie restriction,” said study also serves as the Chief Academic researcher Hajira Dambha-Miller from the University of Cambridge. Offi cer at Joslin Diabetes Center in “These interventions can be very challenging to individuals and the US, said. diffi cult to achieve. But, our results suggest that it may be possible to Interestingly, the researchers get rid of diabetes, for at least fi ve years, with a more modest weight found that equally high levels of loss of 10 per cent,” Dambha-Miller said. glucose in the diet actually improved Type 2 diabetes aff ects 400 million people worldwide and increases the fat-burning function of the liver. the risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness and amputations. The fi ndings, published in the While the disease can be managed through a combination of journal Cell Metabolism, suggest positive lifestyle changes and medication, it is also possible for the that high dietary fructose has high blood glucose levels that defi ne diabetes to return to normal – more negative health impacts than through signifi cant calorie restriction and weight loss. glucose does, even though they An intensive low-calorie diet involving a total daily intake of 700 have the same caloric content. calories for eight weeks has been associated with remission in almost In a series of animal studies, it means there is a lot of fat in the mitochondria, the powerhouse of nine out of ten people with recently diagnosed diabetes and in half of the researchers compared eff ects liver being burned. Acylcarnitines the cell which provides energy for the people with longstanding disease. on metabolism of six diff erent were highest in the animals on the cellular functions, are performing For the fi ndings, the research team studied data from the diets — regular chow, chow with high-fat plus high fructose diet. their fat-burning jobs correctly. ADDITION-Cambridge trial, a prospective cohort study of 867 high fructose, chow with high They were lower in the high-fat However, in the high-fat plus people with newly diagnosed diabetes aged 40 and 69 years recruited glucose, a high-fat diet, a high- plus glucose diet than in the plain fructose diet the researchers found from general practices in the eastern region. fat diet with high fructose, and a high-fat diet, which refl ected that levels of CPT1a are low and The researchers found that 257 participants were in remission at high-fat diet with high glucose. previous observational fi ndings and their activity was very low, meaning fi ve-year follow-up. The researchers analysed diff erent indicated that glucose performed mitochondria cannot function People who achieved weight loss of 10 per cent or more within the known markers of fatty liver to an assistive fat-burning action in properly. These fi ndings, combined fi rst fi ve years after diagnosis were more than twice as likely to go into determine the eff ects of each diet. these animals. with other markers they monitored, remission compared to people who maintained the same weight. For example, they looked at levels They also monitored the activity proved that both high-fat and In order to clarify the best way to help patients with type 2 diabetes of acylcarnitines in the liver’s cells. of a critical enzyme for fat-burning high-fat plus fructose diets damage achieve sustained weight loss, the team is currently undertaking a Acylcarnitines are produced known as CPT1a. In the case mitochondria and makes it easier study called GLoW (Glucose Lowering through Weight management). when the liver burns fats. A high of CPT1a, the higher the levels for the liver to synthesise and store – IANS levels of these are a bad sign, since the better – they indicate that fat rather than burn it. — IANS Why using smartphone in loo may give you piles If you take your smartphone to the toilet, fi ssures,” Dipankar Sankar Mitra, Executive with blood, causing symptoms such as pain, chances of getting piles may go up as using Consultant, Department of GI & HPB Surgery swelling or bleeding,” he added. the device in the loo may make you spend a at Jaypee Hospital in Noida, told IANS. A recent YouGov survey revealed that 57 longer time there, increasing the pressure Naveen Kumar, Consultant per cent of British people admitted to using on the veins of the anus in the lower rectum, Gastroenterology, Narayana Superspeciality their phone on the toilet, with eight per cent health experts have warned. Hospital in Gurugram, agreed that prolonged claiming they “always” do it. The impulse to check offi cial mails or social sitting, which can happen if you get very The problem with using the smartphone media updates makes one carry phones even absorbed in your smartphone, can increase on the toilet is that one may lose track of to the toilet, but few people may be aware of the risk of haemorrhoids. the time spent there, according to Bijendra the dangerous consequences of such a habit. “It’s not the actual act of using a smartphone Kumar Sinha, Senior Consultant, Minimal “Now this unnecessary consumed time that is the problem. Rather, sitting on the toilet Access, Bariatric & GI Surgery, Fortis with phone while sitting in the toilet leads (whether you are reading or just sitting there) Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram. to more straining and descent in lower for a prolonged period can lead to haemorrhoid “If some one is sitting for long time on the rectal mucosa as well as the anal cushion problems,” Kumar said. toilet, he or she may be straining to pass stool all which further leads to formation of perianal “Sitting too long and straining too much the time. Continuous straining leads to piles,” problems like haemorrhoids or piles and may cause the haemorrhoids to engorge Sinha said. — IANS 6 GULF TIMES Friday, October 4, 2019 COMMUNITY CUISINE

dishes Pakistan has to off er all of our readers in the future write-ups. Mutton Karahi

Ingredients Serves 4 Mutton cubes 1500 gm Red onion, chopped 5 nos. Tomato, chopped 4 nos. Garlic paste 2 tbsp. Ginger paste 2 tbsp. Red chili powder, spicy 1 tsp Deggi mirch powder 1 tsp Salt to taste Green chili 2 nos. Garam Masala 2 tsp Coriander powder 2 tsp Cilantro leaves, chopped 1/3 cup Cooking oil 2 tbsp. Turmeric powder ½ tsp Yoghurt 1 cup Lemon 1 no. Garnish Ginger julienne to garnish Mint leaves to garnish

STANDARD: Mutton Karahi is served hot and garnished with ginger julienne and choice of naan, roti bread or basmati rice. Photo by the author Method: Clean and season the mutton cubes with oil and salt and keep refrigerated. Start with preparing chopped onion and tomato, keep aside. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan All about delectable and add half of the prepared onion, half of the tomato and all the ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, add yoghurt and turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, Pakistani delights deggi mirch powder and salt Remove the prepared onion akistan lies northwest of cuisine emphasised on the use of to their seasonal availability. mirch, coriander powder, garam tomato masala and keep aside. India and west of China. rich ingredients like cashew nuts, Dal is a popular lentil stew and masala, paprika, ginger, garlic, Add mutton cubes to the above The name ‘Pakistan’ almonds, raisins, milk, butter, is also consider as a part of the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg are the pan and cover with enough water comes from the Urdu cream and saff ron, the resulting vegetarian diet. The wide variety heart of Pakistani cuisine. Every to cover the mutton cubes and add language widely spoken dish from such an aff air has to win of lentils available in the region chef has his unique blend of spice the remaining chopped onion and Pin the region and it means ‘Land hearts and leave an everlasting are very easy to cook. Just boil mix which they incorporate in tomato. of Pure’. Urdu and Punjabi are memory for each diner. the lentil with almost three or the cuisine to give a unique taste Add salt and boil the mutton the two most commonly spoken To consolidate the Pakistani four times and temper with stir and style to a particular dish that cubes until they are cooked and languages in the country. The cuisine, it can be divided into four fried cumin seeds, mustard seeds, makes it stand out among others. tender enough to fall of the bone country is approximately the size of provinces, each with a different ginger garlic paste and chopped A lot of chutneys, pickles and when pressed. American state Texas and it borders but unique aspect of it. Fish onion, tomato and green chili relishes are prepared throughout Once the mutton is cooked and the Arabian Sea. On the north and other seafood delicacies are along with a fresh addition of the region depending on the array almost all the water has evaporated the Hindu Kush and Himalayan an integral part of the coastal chopped cilantro. of ingredients available all year during the cooking of mutton add mountain ranges of Pakistan have province of Sindh. In Baluchistan, Pakistan off ers many fresh round. The most common ones are the onion tomato masala prepared some of the most rugged terrains. the sajji method of barbecuing is fruits that are most plentiful the mint chutney, chutney masala earlier and slow simmer. The Indus plains are the central used for barbecuing whole lamb in the summer and autumn and the chili pickle and the mix Add fresh cilantro and drizzle region of the country. The climate in deep cooking pots. The people months. Mangoes, papayas, vegetable pickle. lemon juice and adjust the is almost hot and dry for the most living in Punjab are also known banana, watermelon, apricots and Street vendors serve an array of consistency of the curry. part. Majority of the population is for their bread and elaborate apples are some examples. Chiku dishes from aloo tikki (shallow fried Serve hot garnished with ginger meat eaters and foods like chicken, cooking preparations. Their (Sapodilla or Naseberry) is one such potato patties with garbanzo) to julienne and choice of naan, roti lamb, mutton, beef, and fi sh are cooking however is considered fruit from the region which has papdi chaat (crispy wheat wafers bread or basmati rice. widely consumed. Vegetables blander than the other regions. the taste of a date and the texture drizzled with mint and tamarind and fruits are also consumed in Oven baked bread is eaten with of Kiwi. Many Pakistanis eat their sauce) to the freshly brewed local Note: Karahi denotes the concave abundance. meat cubes and is called naan fruits, especially watermelon with tea with ginger and cardamom heavy bottom iron vessel with two Mughlai cuisine evolved from kebab a favourite among the a light dust of salt to off set the and milk served in small glasses handles used to cook this dish. It is Pakistan and is now a standard locals. Generally whole meat, sweetness or tartness. Pakistani and cups. Lassi in both sweet and similar to Chinese wok. among all the Asian cuisines fruits and vegetables and is used cuisine generally is a rich cuisine salted form are one of the popular and till date dishes like tandoori to scoop up food in place of eating and a lot of infl uence on the sauces summer drinks along with the z Chef Tarun Kapoor, chicken and chicken karahi easily utensils. Vegetables like potato, which are used to simmer the food all-time favourite sugarcane juice. Culinary Mastermind, outnumber the other dishes being cauliflower, okra, chick peas and and help tenderise the meats. A We will be discussing more about USA. He may be contacted at served in the region. Mughlai green peas are eaten according long variety of spices like, deggi this delectable and wide variety of [email protected] Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Indian classical maestro Sanjeev mesmerises Doha audience n his second music concert Lagat on this raag and then for the titled ‘Swar-Sanjeevan’ next 10 minutes he explained the hosted by Beats and nuances of Indian classical music Tunes Events, a new event in a manner even a novice to management company in classical music could understand. IQatar, Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar The audience, which included regaled the music lovers of Doha a handful of Qatari nationals, with a mesmerising performance really enjoyed the explanation at the Giwana Hall at Radisson Blu and also Sanjeev’s powerful stage Hotel recently. presence, as one after another he In his second visit to Doha after sang brilliant ragas and most of his a long gap of 18 years, Sanjeev own compositions in each of those touched upon the hearts of a raga’s. capacity audience with nearly 400 After Ragheshree, it was people, as they got soaked in to Kalawathi raag in which Pandit high quality Hindustani music, and sang Tarana Tana Dir Dhaani and glued to their seats for two and half Bansi Ke Bajaiya and by that time hours. the audience were transported to a Event host Usha Ravishankar diff erent world with the power of made welcome speech and music delivered by Sanjeev. felicitated P Kumaran, He then rendered a Hori Ambassador of India, who composition Aaaj Mi Mohan Khelat attended the event as the chief Hori, followed by a Marathi abang, guest. The vote of thanks was based on Raag Bhoop and Pratiksha. delivered by the chief co- Then came Mai to Saware Ke Rang ordinator of the event Gopal Ranchi on Raag Hemant and Ahir Balasubramaniam. The concert Lalat, before he fi nished the concert GROUP: From left: Rohit Marathe, harmonium artiste; Ajinkya Joshi, tabla player; Apurv Dravid, percussionist; Gopal began with a brilliant rendition of with Aata Kothe Dhave Mana in Balasubramaniam, chief co-ordinator; P Kumaran, Indian ambassador; Sanjeev Abhyankar, Hamad al-Zakiba, Director, Raag Rageshree by Sanjeev who raag Sindhu bhairavi. Ministry of Culture and Sports; Varshini Gopal, Director, Beats and Tunes; and Usha Ravishankar. sang three compositions namely; The guest of honour Hamad Jabse Tumi Sang Lagi, Mai Ri al-Zakiba, director in the Ministry towards the last 45 minutes of the of the concert thoroughly and he a memento on behalf of Beats and Mero Shyam and Sajana Re Jiya of Culture and Sports, came concert and enjoyed the last part felicitated the artistes presenting Tunes Events.

Nepali community organisations celebrate anniversaries

Overseas Bhujel Society – Qatar (OBS) Separately, the 10th anniversary of Kaski recently organised its ninth anniversary Ideal Service Society – Qatar (KISS) was also programme at Lali Gurans Restaurant. The celebrated amidst a cultural programme programme was attended by hundreds of held at White House Restaurant, Sanaiya non-resident Nepalese and was chaired by recently. The programme was chaired by Milan Kumar Bhujel, OBS Chairman. Bishwobandhu Thapa, KISS Chairman, and The programme started with candle lighting Balaram Sapkota, Patron, attended the event ceremony. Bir Bahadur Bhujel, Vice-chairman as the chief guest. of the society, welcomed the participants. The programme kicked off with national Maya Bhujel and her group of friends anthem recitals and one minute silence for welcomed the guests and participants with a the martyrs of the country. The organisers beautifully choreographed dance. unveiled the banner, light the candles and Speakers including Niyam Bhujel, Deb Raj cut the anniversary cakes. Sita Ghimire Rai, Shiya Ram Chaudhary, Bhai Kazi Gurung performed a welcome dance followed by and Ashmita Ghising hailed the society a group dance by artistes namely, Jivan for organising the programme and for its Gurung, Sarita Gurung, Dipen Sunar, Prem philanthropic and cultural activities. Lal Adhikari and Mahesh Tamang. The duet The programme also saw performances performances of singing pairs of Indira Shaha by folk singers namely; Hum Kanta Parajuli, and Shibram Dhakal; and Prabhat Tripathi Ramesh Bhujel, Lokendra Bishwokarma, and Indu Lohar entertained the crowd. Sabin Magar, Ramazan Nirdosh and Subash KISS also felicitated the new members and Poudel. Likewise, dancers namely, Birusha the individuals who made the programme Waiba, Asha Rai, Rachana Magar, Maya Bhujel successful. and Pushpa Limbu performed their dances. — Usha Wagle Gautam

ICBF’s new off ice inaugurated

P Kumaran, Ambassador of India to Qatar, recently ribbon cutting was done in the presence of ICBF inaugurated the new off ice of Indian Community managing committee, advisory council members Benevolent Fund (ICBF) at Integrated Indian and community leaders. The ambassador and the Community Center (IICC), located at Thumama. community leaders present on the occasion were This is a new off ice of ICBF apart from its existing given a tour and explained about the facilities off ice at the embassy premise to provide quick available. access to people in town and surrounding round The new off ice has been setup with the generous the clock support in case of any emergency. support from the community leaders and The staff at new off ice will liaise with the members. The ambassador congratulated ICBF needy people in providing necessary support. managing committee for working towards having Arrangements at the venue are made to provide the new off ice ready, which shall benefit the ration supply to the people in need. The inaugural community. 8 GULF TIMES Friday, October 4, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGR Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 RAPHIC COMMUNITY 10 GULF TIMES Friday, October 4, 2019 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Love red meat? New study says you can continue relishing it

aking previous research to eat their current levels of red that claimed red meat is and processed meat. dangerous to your health The researchers performed straight on its head, a four systematic reviews focused new study consisting on randomised controlled trials in-depthT systematic reviews now and observational studies looking suggest that you can continue to eat at the impact of red meat and red and processed meat as usual at processed meat consumption home. on cardiometabolic and cancer Researchers at McMaster and outcomes. Dalhousie universities found that In one review of 12 trials with cutting back on red or processed 54,000 people, the researchers did meat had little impact on health. not fi nd statistically signifi cant or “There is a worldwide interest an important association between in nutrition and the issue of red meat consumption and the risk of meat in particular. People need heart disease, diabetes or cancer. to be able to make decisions In three systematic reviews of about their own diet based on cohort studies following millions the best information available,” of people, a very small reduction said Gordon Guyatt, Professor at in risk among those who had three McMaster University in a paper fewer servings of red or processed published in the journal Annals of meat a week, but the association Internal Medicine. was uncertain. The panel of international The researchers also did a fi fth and processed meats. They found their diet. “This is not just another recommendations we think are scientists systematically reviewed systematic review looking at people eat meat because they see study on red and processed far more transparent, robust and the evidence and recommended people’s attitudes and health- it as healthy, they like the taste meat, but a series of high quality reliable,” said study researcher that most adults should continue related values around eating red and they are reluctant to change systematic reviews resulting in Bradley Johnston. – IANS

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

Today is a wonderful and productive day for you, Aries. Don’t hog Stand back and let someone else take the reins today, Taurus. Trust You have quite the juggling act on your hands today, Gemini. Things the limelight. Let other people feel like they’re being heard, too. You in others. There are many helpful hands out there to guide you. The may fly at you from all directions, all demanding your attention. Give might get into trouble if your head gets too big or your attitude too most important thing is to let go and have confidence that others equal weight to your needs. You will be on an important road with a stubborn. Opinions will be strong, so give people room to voice their will direct you. They will if you let them. Your brain may buzz to the great deal of responsibility. Don’t shy away from a starring role. You own. They will appreciate your patience and tolerance. point that you feel you’ve lost control. Relax your mind and calm have the diplomacy and peaceful nature required to be a successful your nerves. leader. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Tension may build today from all directions, Cancer. Everyone may Spread your ideas out to the world, Leo. Now is a great time to go on Take time out to change the things in your life that need restoring, seem to be operating as part of a great conspiracy against you. a long trip, or at least begin planning one. Explore the far reaches of Virgo. Explore your emotional needs and find ways to satisfy them. Don’t get paranoid. This scenario is most likely far from the truth of your space, literally and figuratively. Join others who share a similar You may need to adopt a radically diff erent approach in order to get the matter. Try to embrace change and don’t treat it like an enemy. spiritual mission. By reaching out to new and diff erent people, you where you need to go. Even if things seem unstable at first, they’re Outdated ways of doing things may get in the way of important can have some unforgettable experiences with the potential to have likely to smooth out and be much more dependable eventually. Be progress towards success. a positive impact on your life. an individual. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Today may be quite emotionally intense, Libra. Your greatest gifts You may need to make some distinct mental adjustments in order There’s likely to be a bit of tension today regarding your position may get you into trouble on a day like this, but that doesn’t mean to fit in with the energy of the day, Scorpio. Try to tune into these in society, Sagittarius. Maybe you’re running into issues that stem you should stop being yourself for even one minute. There’s a great energies and see what kind of balance they can bring to your life. from your involvement in the collective versus your focus on your deal of important information to exchange, so remain open to all Be more mindful of your words and don’t say things you don’t really personal issues. Make sure these two aspects of your life are in opportunities and possibilities. Meet the world with open arms. mean. Be genuine in all your interactions. balance. Unexpected things may pop out of the woodwork to keep you on your toes. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

There’s a bit of rigidity in the air today that might leave you feeling Your emotions may surprise you today as unexpected issues crop up You may wonder what all the fuss is about today, Pisces. People may as if you’re butting heads with everything you come in contact with, out of nowhere, Aquarius. Take time to smooth the wrinkles in your be getting all worked up over nothing. Don’t get absorbed in the Capricorn. Try not to get too bent out of shape if people disagree current plan of attack regarding your involvement with the world. melodrama. Set the record straight and bring out the truth as you with your opinions. People need their space, and emotions will A self-centred approach will create barriers between you and those see it. Don’t let others hide behind façades, and don’t do the same. be operating at a fairly high level. Consider this during all your you wish get near. Consider how your actions aff ect those you love, It’s important that everyone be aware of how you feel. encounters. and make any necessary adjustments in your approach. Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LEISURE COMMUNITY

Colour by choice

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Super Cryptic Clues Wordwatch

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Celebs lend support to Nat Geo’s ‘planet over plastic’ initiative Despite controversy, Celebrities such as A R Rahman, Neha Dhupia, Sonu Sood and Shamita Joker tipped to soar Shetty have come out in support of a new initiative urging people to stop using plastic. “I’m going to reduce my use of plastic bags. Planet or plastic? I choose the planet,” Neha tweeted. She also nominated actresses Sushmita Sen and Deepika Padukone to take the pledge. Anchor-actor Maniesh Paul pledged “to reduce my plastic usage”. “Guys, we all know about the harms of single use plastic. I pledge to reduce my usage. Planet or plastic? I #ChooseThePlanet. Would you take the pledge ,” Maniesh wrote, as part of National Geographic’s environmental initiative ‘Choose The Planet’, Every day, India generates plastic waste that weighs as much as 150 large blue whales. As the plastic crisis continues to surge, National Geographic, as a part of its multi-year global initiative ‘Planet or Plastic?’ is urging people to make an informed choice and choose the planet over plastic. The initiative is also in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India single- use plastic-free by urging people and government SPOTLIGHT: Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from Joker. agencies to reduce the use of pollution-causing, single-use plastic. But the fi lm has sparked concern over its depiction of the Music maestro A R Rahman also retweeted the By Ryan Faughnder title character’s descent into violence after being mocked by post. — IANS society, with some people raising questions about whether fter weeks of hype and controversy, Warner Bros.’ viewers might be inspired to commit attacks. In a September newest DC Comics movie, Joker, fi nally puts its letter to Warner Bros, family members of victims of the cards on the box-offi ce table this weekend. 2012 mass shooting at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater Sanjana spends day with Writer-director ’ R-rated expressed worries about the fi lm and called on the studio to underprivileged kids supervillain origin story, starring Joaquin Phoenix donate to gun-victim organisations and advocate for gun Aas the deranged clown of Gotham, is expected to gross about reform. A dozen people were killed during the shooting at a Actress Sanjana $80 million in domestic ticket sales Thursday night through screening of Christopher Nolan’s DC fi lm The Dark Knight Sanghi yesterday Sunday, according to people who’ve seen pre-release audience Rises. took out time from surveys. That would be a powerful debut for the psychological Warner Bros. responded with a statement highlighting its work to spend thriller, and another win for Warner Bros.’s evolving DC history of donating to victims and its support for bipartisan the day with fi lm strategy. The fi lm’s budget is estimated to be in the low legislation to address gun violence, but also stressed that underprivileged $60-million range, refl ecting the minimal use of special “neither the fi ctional character Joker, nor the fi lm, is an children in eff ects. endorsement of real-world violence of any kind.” At the Mumbai. A big launch for Joker, co-produced and co-fi nanced movie’s premiere last weekend, Warner Bros. The actress by Village Roadshow, would be a welcome result for the prohibited journalists from doing red carpet interviews with conducted an AT&T Inc.-owned studio, which has had a rocky year at the the cast and the fi lmmakers. “A lot has been said about Joker, informative multiplex. Though the Burbank studio has enjoyed profi table and we just feel it’s time for people to see the fi lm,” a Warner session in hits, including 2019’s other killer clown movie, It Chapter Two, Bros spokesperson said. association with it has also fi elded some of the year’s biggest fl ops, including LAPD said it would increase “visibility” of law enforcement Teach for India The Goldfi nch, The Sun Is Also a Star and The Kitchen. during the movie’s opening weekend. “The Los Angeles Police which is also a not Joker may feature one of the most recognisable faces in Department is aware of public concerns and the historical profi t organisation and strives to end the problem of comic book lore, but the new fi lm is anything but a typical signifi cance associated with the premiere of Joker, ” the educational inequality in India. superhero movie. department said in a statement. “While there are no credible She visited one of the schools in Mumbai where The fi lm, which looks to echo antihero classics such as threats in the Los Angeles area, the department will maintain she conversed with the children and spoke about Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, debuted to rapturous reviews high visibility around theatres when it opens.” topics like Hopes and Dreams, and unboxing fears. from some critics, who heaped praise on Phoenix’s portrayal In order to maintain security, most theatres have They also had a small activity where in the children of the failed stand-up comedian-turned criminal mastermind longstanding policies restricting the types of costumes were asked to draw or write about their hopes and Arthur Fleck. The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival that patrons can wear. AMC Theatres bans face paint, dreams and share with the whole class. a month ago, where it won the top honour, the Golden Lion, masks and toy weapons, for example. Landmark Theatres, Talking about the initiative, Sanjana said: “We’re and was later screened at the Toronto International Film on the other hand, will not allow costumed guests. Alamo all just a summation of our hopes, dreams and our Festival. Before the fi lm was unveiled in Venice, director Drafthouse, famous for screenings catering to fans in dress- fears. Being able to unbox each of one them with Phillips, known for comedy franchise, up, acknowledged questions about safety in a statement. those bright rays of sunshine, the kids, has been acknowledged the complicated challenge of making Batman’s However, the exhibitor said that it would allow cosplaying beyond special. Sky is the limit for them.” greatest foe the centre of the story. “He’s sort of an antihero in by moviegoers, while cautioning that “guests in costume are On the fi lm front, Sanjana will be seen opposite the beginning, but he does become a villain, and for diff erent always subject to search at the discretion of theatre staff at any Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara, which was people I’ve shown it to, it happens at diff erent times,” Phillips time, and may be asked to leave for any reason.” earlier titled as Kizie Aur Manny. — IANS said. “That’s what I think is really cool about it: When do you If Joker succeeds, it will be the latest win for Warner Bros.’s stop feeling for him? … . It’s an interesting thing.” key DC franchise. — Los Angeles Times/TNS Friday, October 4, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAREER COMMUNITY A JOINT COLLABORATION OF Next season’s look? It’s & already in your wardrobe

Next season’s look? It is already in your wardrobe Just in case you need a recap – there is quite a lot going on in the news at the moment, so sometimes even the most signifi cant stories can slip under the radar – there have been two major style events taking place simultaneously over the past week. One in Paris, where it is fashion week, and one in Cape Town, where the Duchess of Sussex is based during the royal tour, making for another kind of fashion week. Here’s the thing: the key fashion news from each is the same. Your dress for next season? It’s your dress for this season. Your new look is clothes you already wear, and a style you already have. In the past week, Meghan has worn two dresses that she wore on last autumn’s visit to Tonga: a blue shirtdress by Veronica Beard, and a dark striped sundress by Martin Grant. Now, fi rst things fi rst: clearly it is ludicrous that a woman wearing a dress twice is in any way a news story. But it is. Meghan’s “recycling” of her wardrobe has sparked a hundred headlines this week. Along with her denim jacket and her cross-body handbag, the dresses seem to be part of a soft relaunch of the Sussexes as low-key and relatable, post the whole private jet thing. But they also make for a new kind of fashion statement from Meghan: that her way of being a style icon doesn’t need to depend on an endless display of new clothes. In Paris, fashion designers made the same point, in a slightly diff erent way. Natacha Ramsay-Levi at Chloé and Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen and Chanel, the belts were metal chain belts, softly were both at pains to point out the looks on their weighting the fabric close to the body rather than catwalk this season that were tweaked versions of cinching it in. At Dior’s garden-themed show, fl oral looks they had done before. Burton talked about dresses were softly waisted with braided and woven not throwing things away, of returning to pieces belts. and working with them instead of always moving What else is changing? Boots are knee-length on so fast . Ramsay-Levi said she wanted to rather than ankle-length, and in black or snake make it clear that Chloé clothes are not intended print or gold, rather than white. The gold accent to be disposable. And all over the Paris catwalks, chain belt will be to the next year what the optic everywhere from Celine to Valentino, and from white ankle boot has been to the last year – that is, Christian Dior to Isabel Marant, the new collections the outfi t detail that datestamps you as Very Now. spoke for themselves by being very much in the Gold is the new beige – at both Celine and Saint same vein as what we have been wearing for the past Laurent, some of the absolutely standout dresses few seasons. of very desirable collections were in soft gold – and We are talking about a loose-ish dress that falls gold as an accent colour, whether in a pair of boots to below your knees, or just above your ankles. A or a chain belt, a chunky necklace or a Lurex thread kind of 70s Paris vibe. Not exactly bookish, but running through a silk blouse, has been a recurring defi nitely a bit cultured. The look is glamorous, theme of the clothes I have seen this week on the but via a trench coat and a bit of a heel and chunky catwalk, in the audience, and in the street-style gold jewellery, rather than scrappy sandals and crowds outside the shows. diamonds. The coats that look right now are the coats that A long loose dress is the one piece that almost work over these dresses – loose and unstructured, every woman I know has added to her wardrobe in like the black coat worn over a striped dress at the past two years. The white and black polka-dot McCartney, or oversized blazers. For casual looks, tiered Zara dress that went viral this summer is the jeans are on their way back, as are denim midiskirts. poster girl for the look. Yours might be that one, or Jumpsuits are very much still a thing – see Meghan it might be a diff erent one, but I bet you have got (at in a black one in Cape Town, and Gigi Hadid on least) one. Next season’s dress looks a little diff erent the Isabel Marant catwalk. Culottes and longline or can be made to look a little diff erent because it shorts are defi nitely happening. (I am sceptical, to has a bit more of a waist. Utilitarian shirt dresses be honest. They looked very elegant at Valentino, are edging out the more out-of-offi ce kaftan-styled but then Valentino can make anything look elegant.) vibe, so lots of next season’s dresses have a row of White shirts and silk blouses are bankable for a good buttons running fl ush to the body down the front, few more seasons. If you want to elevate things a which lends them shape. And there are belts, too, notch or two, ditch the polite fl orals for bold neon, suddenly. Not the kind that are a strip of fabric to or a neckline plunging narrowly to your bottom rib, match the dress, but proper belts, the sort you have as at Valentino. probably got in a shoebox somewhere even if you The new-look dress is, literally, everywhere. It’s haven’t worn them for ages. in Paris, it’s in Cape Town – and it’s already in your At Alexander McQueen, loose white dresses were wardrobe. Next season’s look? You’ve got this. – The worn with wide, sturdy black belts. At Chloé, Celine Guardian 16 GULF TIMES Friday, October 4, 2019 COMMUNITY Poetry is a reflection of contemporary society: Hanfi

By Mudassir Raja

ood poetry is a refl ection of contemporary society. Every poet is infl uenced or aff ected by the social andG political issues of his or her times. Poetry is a kind of dialogue about diff erent prevalent issues. Tahir Hanfi , a retired bureaucrat and Urdu poet from Pakistan, believes that people may forget a poet but they will always remember his or her good couplet or verses. “One cannot be a true poet if he or she does not translate the contemporary times into emotions and then in poetic verses.” Hanfi expressed these views while talking to Community after reciting his poetry in a mushaira organised in his honour by Pak Youth Society, a literary group of Pakistani expatriates, at Grand Qatar Palace Hotel. The poetic symposium was also Pakistanis living overseas to earn garrison city of Rawalpindi, values globe. People learn something attended by prominent Doha-based bread and butter for their families,’ the poetry by Pakistani expatriate new and forget what they were “One cannot be Pakistani poets. The symposium Hanfi said. poets more than the work done in hearing just 35 seconds ago. It is the was presided over by Hafi z Junaid The poet, who served in the the country. “The people who live poetry only that can fi ll in the gap a true poet if he Ahmed Sial, Community Welfare National Assembly of Pakistan as outside Pakistan feel more strongly and make people remember what Attachee, Embassy of Pakistan. additional secretary for over three about what takes place around happened few years ago.” or she does not Qazi Muhammad Asghar, founder decades, said: “I have personally them. In many countries, they are The poet, who has also worked of Pak Youth Society, introduced experienced being out of country as not able to express their opinions in as a journalist for a brief period translate the Hanfi . He said: “Hanfi and I have I lived in the US for some years for open and they have to recourse to in early 1980s’, was all praise for been friends for a long time. He is higher studies. Further, I have heard poetic expression to vent out their the gathering and poetic works. contemporary a mature poet and gentle person. the stories of people going to other emotions.” “It was a gathering of select Being a learned man, his poetry countries for better future and the Hanfi , whose fi rst book Shehr- people who were invited on a times into really refl ects the contemporary kind of hardships they go through e-Narisa (Inexpressive City) was short notice. It was heartening political and social issues of in their struggle.” published in 2014, further said: for me to see that the audience emotions and Pakistan. it is a great opportunity Explaining the subject matter of “In modern times, the medium carefully listened and thoroughly to have him here and listen from his his new poetry book, Hanfi said: of expression has changed or enjoyed every verse of poetry. The then in poetic second poetry book that he is going “I call it dumb or silent migration improved. Nowadays, people have encouragement given to the poets to launch in US soon.” because the expatriates go through started posting their poetic works was remarkable. verses” Hanfi visited Doha for two days emotional, social and fi nancial on Facebook. It has become more “This is my first visit to Doha during en route to US where he will stress without expressing their accessible. However, it is the time and I have heard the city’s fame — Tahir Hanfi launch his second anthology of feelings or fears. They kind of that will tell us how valuable a as a hub of Urdu poetry. My poetry titled Gungi Hijrat (dumb suff er in silence. They make no couplet is going to be. It is the time friends have long been asking migration). “The book contains complaints and keep supporting of 35 seconds. I think in every 35 me to come here. I am also the fascination got so strong my poetic works that highlight the their families back home.” seconds we see new happenings fascinated by traditional dhows that I will soon write something dilemma and hardships faced by Hanfi , who hails from the and news taking place around the as a symbol of journey. I think about the small boats.”

PANEL: From left, Qazi Muhammad Asghar, founder of Pak Youth Society; Tahir Hanfi, Urdu poet and retired bureaucrat; and Hafiz Junaid Ahmed Sial, GROUP: Guests and organisers of the event with Tahir Hanfi. Community Welfare Attachee, Embassy of Pakistan.