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Saad Ismail Al Jassem, one of the few pearl divers in Qatar, talks fondly about the old days of pearling, when oil was not discovered. P | 2-3

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Pics: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula it to the animals and during the summer of course we go to the sea. We go in a big boat with the cap- tain, helper of the captain, the diver and helper of the diver,” said Saad. “The diver wear three things for diving, weight Pearl diver dives put on his feet to take the diver down, second is a basket to collect the oyster and third is the nose clip to put on the nose to avoid water going into the nose. into his past “Divers will take a long breath and go into the sea- to the bottom of the sea. The diver stays inside water for two minutes without breathing. Then he will give a signal to the helper and the helper will pull and bring him up, then the diver will put the oyster in to the basket and from the basket to the boat. Then he will dive again,” said Fazeena Saleem Hindi, recalls the good old early days of pearl- Saad. The Peninsula ing fondly. While, talking to us he took out an old nose At the age of 18, Saad became a diver, mas- clip from his pocket, and demonstrated how he s we walked on the alleys of Souq tered the art of pearl diving and turned into a would wear it. Also a basket in which they used Waqif in search of shops selling ‘Tawash’ – expert in the pearl trade. to collect the oysters is still hanging on the roof pearls, met with the veteran - prob- During the olden days, only equipment of his shop. ably the only surviving pearl diver divers like Saad used to find pearls were a nose In the past divers go pearl fishing from south in Qatar. clip, a net, which he put around his neck to place to the north of the Qatari waters, between 50 to ASaad Ismail Al Jassem, a multifaceted Qatari, pearls in, and a weight that was tied around the 80 miles. who has a fascinating story to tell. He talked to diver’s foot to stop him from floating. “We go diving daily from sun rise to sun set, The Peninsula about his life as a diver, a body- “In old days, before oil discovery, there was our journey takes about three to four months in builder, an entertainer and a poet. no way of income except, we go to the desert, the sea. We eat, drink and sleep in the boat,” said Saad is fluent in Arabic, English, Italian and cut wood, cook on it or sell, or cut grass and give Saad. MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 COVER STORY 03

In the ancient days traders came to Qatar from India, France and Italy looking for pearls. “The Souq Waqif was not like this before, the sea was near to the shops. Traders come in small and big boats from different countries and they buy pearls from us,” said Saad. Asked how often would he find pearls in oysters, Saad took a pause and said, “It all depends on the Rizq – blessings of Allah.” However, now things have changed, but Saad’s shop is filled with countless colourful pearls – the modern day fresh water pearls. He is more a story teller of the tradition and culture of ancient Qatar, he refrains from telling customers rosy stories about the pearls he sells or do not try to somehow do business. In other words he is very straight forward, just explain customers about the nature and price of the pearls and let them free to make a decision. Cultured freshwater pearls are pearls that are farmed and created using freshwater mussels. These pearls are produced in Japan and the United States on a limited scale, but are now almost exclusively pro- duced in China. A string of fresh water pearls would cost between QR100 to QR1000 depending on their nature. “Now we import fresh water pearls from India, Japan, Sri Lanka and China. But these days China is the fresh water pearl hub,” says Saad. His shop holds a name board ‘Phalwan Saad Ismail Al Jassim :The Old pearl diver.’ ‘Pahlwan,’ an Ara- bic word referring to Saad’s admiration for body building and public performances. Bodybuilding photographs in various poses pasted near the front door and wall of the shop prove his long-term commit- ment to fitness. Saad is nearly 80 years old and still continue to practice his ability to rest on nails. He also showed a video and photographs of him lying on a bed of glass, holding a board with stacked boulders, as another man whacks at them with a sledgehammer. Saad upholds a passion for liv- ing and wants to continue diving and body building as long as he can. 04 CAMPUS MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 Star students of the Month felicitated at OIS

total of 14 ‘Star Students of the Month’ along with their A parents graced the Olive Inter- national School’s (OIS) Nuaija Campus recently for an exclusive “Coffee with Principal” evening, which was cele- brated with great enthusiasm. During this harmonious event, OIS Principal, Vice-Principal and the academic coordinators inter- acted with parents of star students as part of the school’s mission towards enhanced integration with the parents’ community. Apart from the formal award ceremony, the celebration comprised of group and family photo sessions in addi- tion to entertainment and surprises Principal Jacob KM congratulated also greatly appreciated the star sincere pleasure to accompany for the children and parents. In his the star students and encouraged parents for their vital contribution them for a memorable coffee address to the august audience, OIS them to extend their very best. He towards their wards and expressed evening together. Musical show at American School of Doha o to the woods and bring me back, Beanstalk” fame, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapun- One: the cow as white as zel and Cinderella. milk,Two: the cape as red as And while everybody on stage finagles their “Gblood,Three: the hair as yellow way into going to the king’s festival, it’s such a as corn,Four: the slipper as pure as gold”. And nice feeling to know that you are already there… so it begins. A fairy tale with in a fairy tale. Wait, and you didn’t even have to sell your cow to do not within a fairy tale, within four of them! this. Tickets are available at the American Into the Woods Jr., this year’s American School of Doha and please email communica- School of Doha’s Middle School production, is [email protected] for event information. a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine recounts four familiar childhood fairy tales woven together by a baker, his wife, and a witch who of course happens to be evil, although in all fair- ness, it’s partly because the baker takes her magic beans! As it turns out, this witch needs the afore- mentioned articles in order to lift a certain curse that has left the baker’s wife barren, and so the hunt for these items begin. These characters cross paths with Jack of “Jack and the MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 MARKETPLACE 05 Skyline Automotive supports W-League

kyline Automotive, the recently diversifying the number and types appointed official distribution of activities available to residents Spartner of the Hyundai Motor in Qatar. Company for Qatar, has supported Describing its efforts, Skyline the country’s biggest non-profes- Automotive Marketing Manager sional basketball and volleyball Johan Madarasz said: “We are a championship - the W-League local business and it is really impor- Qatar - in organising its most suc- tant for us to support our cessful season yet. community here in Qatar. Aligned The news highlights Skyline with Hyundai’s vision, we want to Automotive’s commitment to back- become a long-term partner for our ing a wide range of programs and customers in ways that extend activities that are making a positive beyond selling top quality automo- difference to people’s lives. biles. Hyundai is already involved received support for the 2016-2017 The partnership with the in large-scale, prestigious sponsor- season, which includes Season 6 of W-League Qatar is the first in a ship activities for the FIFA World the volleyball and basketball cham- number of initiatives planned in Cup and the Olympic Games. We pionship. W-League Chairmen Nur support of community groups, want to bring the same level of Emir Manguinao welcomed the organizations and individuals in commitment to our partners in local chance to work with Skyline Auto- Doha during the coming year in the communities, whether organiza- motive, saying: “We are excited areas of sport, adventure, art, inno- tions or individuals, and to celebrate about our new partnership with vation, education and health. those people making a positive dif- Skyline Automotive.” Skyline Automotive’s commu- ference in society. We look forward Skyline Automotive has ambi- nity engagement programme is to working with and welcoming tious plans for Qatar as it embarks inspired by the Hyundai Motor anyone interested in hearing more on engaging with customers and Company’s focus on enhancing peo- about our engagement program and building brand loyalty in the com- ple’s everyday lives. Skyline looking for ways in which we can ing months. To find out more about Automotive is committed to such support each other.” Skyline Automotive, its showrooms Hyundai and Genesis models, cus- efforts in order to drive community As Skyline Automotive’s first and network of aftersales centers tomers can visit www.skyline-qatar. development and participation by community partner, W-League across the country, as well as com The Torch Doha hosts Belgian Chocolate Festival

he Torch Doha and the Brussels whose creations are a Laurent Gerbaud. Sabry stated, raw materials do not originate Embassy of Belgium in Qatar must-try. “We are delighted to host such an from Belgium, the country has Tteamed up to organise a Bel- He belongs to the new gener- event. It was greatly anticipated developed over the years an gian Chocolate Festival with the ation of Belgian chocolate makers. and through the valuable collab- unbeatable savoir-faire for the participation of Belgian celebrity He studied History while taking oration with the Embassy of pleasure of our tasting buds. Using chef chocolatier Laurent evening classes on chocolate Belgium, we have organised a fes- only top quality ingredients – in Gerbaud. making. tival which will entertain and particular pure cocoa butter – Bel- The event took place at the Sky After a long trip to China, he educate our guests equally”. gian chocolate is associated with Lounge of The Torch Doha from returned to Belgium and started “Such an event has been high-quality gourmet specialties. March 8 to 11. Unique Making and experimenting with new flavours requested by many in Doha. I am With more than 500 chocolatiers Tasting workshops were held on and ingredients, like spices, exotic therefore pleased that we could and above 2,000 chocolate shops, March 9, 10 and 11 for chocolate fruits and sugar substitutes. His launch such a festival to celebrate Belgium produces almost 220,000 lovers who wanted to know all the journey to China is also reflected Belgian chocolate by giving an tonnes of chocolate every year, secrets about chocolate. in his logo and beautiful packag- opportunity to the chocolate-lov- most of it for export. Brussels air- Under the professional guid- ing – a red seal depicting the word ers in Qatar to learn. I am port is the world’s biggest shop, ance of Laurent Gerbaud, they “chocolate” in Chinese. convinced that the workshops will with over 800 tonnes sold annu- were given the opportunity to The festival was launched on be an unforgettable experience for ally. Many Belgian chocolate make their own chocolate and March 8 by Christophe Payot, all participants” concluded brands are available on the Qatari learn how to taste and appreciate Ambassador of Belgium to Qatar, Ambassador Payot. market. Beyond retail products, the different varieties. Laurent and Sherif Sabry, General Manager Belgium is renowned for its several companies have now Gerbaud is one of the most of The Torch Doha, in the pres- chocolate; the best in the world as opened shops and even tearooms renowned chocolate makers in ence of Belgian chef chocolatier connoisseurs often say. While the all over Doha. 06 COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017

Qmass elects new office-bearers for 2017-19

mass, a socio-cultural organ- Kunhikkandy, Treasurer Ullahas Joint Sports Secretary Anees CH, Executive members, Abdul Wahid, isation functioning under the Kayakkandy, Vice-President Ash- PRO Sibeesh TK; Asst Pro Rizwan- Noufal Keloth, Ismath Kallaroth, Qaegis of ICC, Indian Embassy ique Mahe, Secretary Sreejith, Joint Chalakkara, Auditors Synesh C & Faisal Chalakkara, Rafath & Rajeesh has elected its new office bearers treasurer Faisal Kandoth, Cultural Lithesh K, Advisory Rijal T K, Direc- TP. “A variety of socio-cultural pro- for the term 2017-2019. Secretary Thaju Mamas, Sports tors Q-care Manmmadhan grammes are in the pipe line” said President Lilar Parambath, Secretary Faisal Kedaran, Joint Cul- Mambally and Mubarak Abdul Parambath in a briefing to the General Secretary Shuhaib tural Secretary Rilov Achambath, Ahad; Patron M P Saleem; gathering. Four Seasons Hotel Doha welcomes new manager

our Seasons Hotel Doha ingenuity, will be a valuable asset announces the appointment to the Hotel and in leading our Fof Andrea Obertello as Hotel talented team.” As Hotel Manager, Manager, overseeing the award- Obertello will oversee the day-to- winning property in the heart of day operations at Four Seasons Doha’s cosmopolitan city. Hotel Doha, including managing A 13-year veteran of Four the 232-room Hotel, Seasons Hotels and Resorts, The Spa & Fitness Center, Ele- Obertello brings a wealth of ments Restaurant, Shisha Terrace, international hospitality and the award-winning Nobu experience to Qatar’s award- Doha by world-renowned chef winning property. She joins the Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. hotel most recently from Four Obertello has worked globally Seasons Resort Marrakech in with Four Seasons Hotels and Morocco, where she served as Resorts and has held a variety of Resort Manager. roles ranging from reservations “It’s a pleasure to welcome and front office, to Four Seasons Andrea to Doha,” said Todd Cilano, residences. She has held manager company as Front Office Assist- Buenos Aires, Argentina, she Regional Vice-President and and director roles at Four Seasons ant Manager. speaks English, Spanish, French, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze; Four Seasons Hotels Obertello is a graduate of and Italian. Andrea looks forward Hotel Doha. “Andrea’s extensive & Resorts’ Palazzo Tornabuoni Pri- Glion Institute of Higher Educa- to spending her free time explor- international experience –now vate Club; Four Seasons Hotel tion in Switzerland, where she ing Doha’s rich arts and cultural spanning five continents, along Miami, and Four Seasons Resort earned an Associate Degree in scene, along with the many off- with her in-depth brand Carmelo in Uruguay, where she Hospitality and Tourism Manage- the-beaten path adventures knowledge and service-driven began her career with the ment with honors. A native of throughout the desert. MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS 07 SIS teacher creates wonders on canvas with colours

n art teacher at Shatiniketan Indian School (SIS) in Doha Ahas been creating wonders on canvas and sharing his extraor- dinary gift of painting with the world. Noufal is an amateur artist hail- ing from the sylvan district of Kozhikode in Kerala. His paintings are a mono- chrome depicting his love for the people of Qatar. Beauty is something wonderful and strange, that the artist creates in torment, out of chaos on his can- vas. It isn’t always easy to recognise at first. For that one must have knowledge, and sensitiveness, and imagination. All his paintings shows helping children become like them- something very clearly and makes his keen observation and creative selves instead of more like everyone you have a strong reaction to it. Noufal ambiance. else. In this noble profession of an Drawing is still basically the His art has a certain meditative art teacher he believes that he has same as it has been since prehis- quality. No human masterpiece has the irrepressible gift for giving that toric times. His painting could be ever been created without great drives to budding artists Curiosity classified as a baroque creation as labour. He keeps his child hood about life in all of its aspects is still it brings together man and the days in Kerala and life in Doha side- the secret of great creative people. world. Noufal, though he has by-side. The point of focus was to This had made him take efforts to received appreciation from many draw connections and links draw new attention to a markedly people is still looking for a platform between these very different places diverse cast of artists. So his crea- to reach wider. He lives with his and create lifelike pictures tions can be called as an evocative wife and children in Doha for the Art has the role in education of work of art that expresses past eight years. 08 LIFESTYLE MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 Itching is socially contagious: Study

IANS the researchers found a chemical in the brain that makes them want ver wondered why you itch to scratch when seeing someone when another person else do it. Further, the findings, pub- Escratches in front of you? A lished in the journal Science showed new study shows that scratching, that the behaviour is hardwired in just like yawning, is socially conta- the brains, rather than a form of gious and not a psychological empathy with the original scratcher. response. The chemical, GRP (gastrin- According to researchers, itch- releasing peptide) -- a key ing is highly contagious. Sometimes transmitter of itch signals between even its mention could make some- the skin and the spinal cord -- one scratch. caused mice to scratch when they “Many people thought it was all saw others doing it. When it was in the mind, but our experiments blocked, they stopped. show it is a hardwired behaviour “The mouse doesn’t see another and is not a form of empathy,” said mouse scratching and then think it lead investigator Zhou-Feng Chen, might need to scratch, too. Instead, director at the Washington Univer- its brain begins sending out itch sig- sity School of Medicine in St. Louis, nals using GRP as a messenger,” US. In the study, conducted on mice, Chen said. Using Facebook may Cheetahs sprinting help you live longer towards extinction ith the cheetah being than 50 individuals remaining in f you are an avid Face- driven out of 91 per cent one isolated pocket of Iran, it book user, here is some Wof its historic range in added. Due to the species’ dra- Igood news. A new study Asia and Africa, the world’s fast- matic decline, the cheetah should says that using Facebook is est land animal could soon be lost be up-listed from ‘vulnerable’ to associated with living longer forever unless urgent, landscape- ‘endangered’ on the International as it serves to maintain and wide conservation action is taken, Union for Conservation of Nature enhance an individual’s real- warns a study. (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Spe- world social ties. “Happily, While renowned for its speed cies, the study, published in the for almost all Facebook users, and spots, the degree of persecu- journal Proceedings of the what we found is balanced tion cheetahs face both inside and National Academy of Sciences, use and a lower risk of mor- outside of protected areas is largely said. Typically, greater interna- tality,” said James Fowler, unrecognised, said the study that tional conservation support, Professor at the University estimated the number of cheetahs prioritisation and attention are of California-San Diego, in a study of 12 million Facebook users. left in the wild today to be just given to wildlife classified as Interacting online seems to be healthy when the online activity is 7,100. Asiatic cheetah populations ‘endangered’, in efforts to stave off moderate and complements interactions offline. have been hit hardest, with fewer impending extinction. “It is only on the extreme end, spending a lot of time online with lit- tle evidence of being connected to people otherwise, that we see a negative association,” added William Hobbs, post-doctoral fellow at Northeastern University. The finding showed that those who are on Facebook live longer than those who are not, and were nearly 12 per cent less likely to die than someone who doesn’t use the social networking website. People with average or large social networks, in the top 50 to 30 per cent, lived longer than those in the lowest 10. Those on Facebook with highest levels of offline social integration -- as measured by posting more photos, which suggests face-to-face social activity -- have the greatest longevity. MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 FOOD 09

all sides, turning the pieces as needed; this will take 8 to 10 minutes. Add the carrots and stir to coat, then pour in 2 cups of the boiling water and add the turmeric, using a spatula to dislodge any browned bits on the bottom. Give the mixture a good stir; once it’s boiling, add the salt. Make sure the meat is sub- merged; cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes. The liquid in the pot should be at a steady, low boil. Meanwhile, place the rice in a large mixing bowl. Cover with cool water and rinse, drain and repeat two more times. Fill with water again, This pilaf-type dish covering the rice by 1/2 inch or so. Let sit for 20 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups of boil- ing water to the pot. will win you over Spread large spoonfuls of the rice carefully over the surface of the what’s in the pot, spreading it evenly for complete coverage; you don’t want the rice to mix into the bub- bling liquid at all. (The rice is going Maura Judkis also see fish and shrimp on some 1 large white onion, sliced to steam atop the meat and vegeta- The Washington Post menus. 3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, bles below.) Cook for 5 minutes, then Polow cut into 4 or 5 large pieces (fat not scatter the cumin seed evenly over yghur people are “really 10 to 12 servings trimmed) the rice. Reduce the heat to medium- hospitable,” said Erkinay Pilaf-type dishes are found in 2 1/2 pounds large carrots, cut low; cover tightly and cook, Abliz. So that’s why, when many cultures; this simple and hearty crosswise on the diagonal, then into undisturbed, for 30 minutes until the Ua recent visitor to her version with lamb is widely made in 1/2-inch matchsticks rice is tender. brother-in-law’s District of Colum- the Uyghur region of China, accord- 4 cups boiling water Uncover; gently stir enough to bia restaurant, Dolan Uyghur, ing to Yimamu Maimaiti, owner of 1 teaspoon ground turmeric find all the pieces of meat and trans- struggled to pull a piece of lamb off Queen Amannisa. 1 tablespoon salt fer them to a cutting board. Stir to a nearly sword-length skewer, Abliz The rice is first rinsed and soaked, 5 1/2 cups medium-grain white incorporate the rice and vegetables; picked up her own kebab and bit the and then steams atop a bubbling rice turn off the heat. The grains of rice meat directly off the metal. “This is mixture of meat and vegetables. It is 1 tablespoon cumin seed should not be sticking together.Cut how we eat,” she said with a smile also perfumed by cumin seed, which Pomegranate seeds, for garnish the meat into 3/4-inch pieces, dis- that put her visitor at ease. softens and mellows in the process. (arils; optional) carding any fat that hasn’t rendered, “Uyghur food is going to be the Cooked chickpeas or peeled apple if desired. next big thing in the United States,” is sometimes added to the mix. Steps To serve, divide the meat atop said Yimamu Maimaiti, a partner in Serve with a salad of thinly sliced Heat the oil in a large, wide, generous portions of the polow. Gar- Queen Amannisa, the first Uyghur cucumber, onion and tomatoes. heavy-bottomed pot over medium- nish with pomegranate seeds, if using. restaurant to open in the region. From Patiguli Baikeli and chef high heat. Once the oil shimmers, stir Nutrition | Per serving (based “Uyghur food is going to be in every Sayit Akhral of Queen Amannisa. in the onion. Cook for about 6 min- on 12): 710 calories, 27 g protein, 81 corner in the world.” utes, stirring a few times, or until g carbohydrates, 30 g fat, 12 g satu- Halal lamb, beef and chicken are Ingredients some of it begins to get crisped on rated fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 680 mg the most popular proteins, but you’ll 1/3 cup vegetable oil the edges. Add the meat and sear on sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar. 10 HEALTH MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 Your brain may be ready for action even at rest

IANS cue. The results, published in the journal PLoS One, showed that the ven while you are taking rest, network interactions from the SMA your brain networks may be to the dACC increased, during the Ewaiting in a state of potenti- rest periods that alternated between ation to execute even the simplest the motor behaviour task. of behaviours, a finding that may “These results suggest that direc- help in improving treatments for tional interactions from the SMA to neuropsychiatric syndromes, an the dACC during the rest period may Indian-origin researcher has in fact potentiate task-related inter- showed. actions in the opposite direction,” In the study, the researchers said Vaibhav Diwadkar, Professor studied brain network interactions at Wayne State University in Mich- between two important brain igan, US. For the study, the team regions: the dorsal anterior cingu- used a simple experimental task, late cortex (dACC) -- used for having each participant perform a control -- and the supplementary simple motor control behaviour -- motor area (SMA) -- used for motor tapping their forefinger to a visual movements -- during a simple cue -- that alternated between (fMRI). The results reveal aspects directions for characterising disor- motor control behaviour, for exam- behaviour and rest. Brain activity not only of normative brain func- dered network interactions in ple tapping forefinger to a visual was acquired using functional MRI tion but may also provide new neuropsychiatric syndromes.

Eating gluten-free High-intensity aerobic exercise food risks best for people above 65 Type 2 diabetes ndividuals who regularly eat gluten-free foods such as igh-intensity aerobic exer- Istarch-containing rice, cas- cise may be the best type of sava, corn, soy among others, Htraining for people over 65, may be at a higher risk of devel- as it can reverse some cellular oping Type 2 diabetes, aspects of ageing, an Indian-origin compared to those who eat glu- researcher has found. ten-rich foods, according to new The findings showed that high- research. Gluten, a protein intensity interval training (or found in wheat, rye and barley, cardio) like running and walking, gives bread and other baked improved muscle protein content goods elasticity during the bak- enhancing energetic functions and ing process and a chewy texture causing muscle enlargement, espe- in finished products. cially in older adults. “Gluten-free foods often “We encourage everyone to have less dietary fibre and other exercise regularly, but the take- micro-nutrients, making them home message for ageing adults is less nutritious and they also tend that supervised high-intensity in older adults. The high-intensity also help achieve significant mus- to cost more,” said Geng Zong, training is probably best,”said K. exercise regimen significantly cle strength. In the study, the team research student at the Harvard Sreekumaran Nair, Indian-origin enhanced the cellular machinery compared high-intensity interval University in Massachusetts, US. endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, responsible for making new pro- training, resistance training and Individuals in the highest 20 per a non-profit health care research teins, contributing to synthesis, thus combined training. Researchers cent of gluten consumption had organisation. Nair explained that reversing a major adverse effect of tracked metabolic and molecular a 13 per cent lower risk of devel- this kind of training helped both ageing. changes in a group of young and oping Type 2 diabetes in metabolically and at the molecu- While high-intensity training older adults over 12 weeks, gath- comparison to those with the lar level, confering the most reversed some manifestations of ering data 72 hours after lowest daily gluten consump- benefits. Decline in mitochondrial ageing in the body’s protein func- individuals in randomised groups tion (approximately fewer than content and function are common tion, adding resistance training may completed each type of exercise. four grams). MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11 Amitabh chosen top actor at Zee Cine Awards

IANS nominations, I am here to receive the award on his behalf if he wins. lia Bhatt won Best Actress Looking forward to it tonight.” Award for “Udta Punjab” and Ace choreographer Shiamak AAmitabh Bachchan won Best Davar told media that he treats Male Actor award for his perform- every award shows as a different ance in “Pink” while Kareena and does not repeat anything. “I Kapoor Khan gave first perform- am quite excited about how Varun ance post motherhood at the Zee and Alia perform tonight because Cine Awards 2017 here in they are my students,” he said. Mumbai. Govinda arrived with his daugh- Other superstars like Salman ter Tina Ahuja who said, “After a Khan, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt long time I will watch my father on Saturday spellbounded the audi- perform live on the stage. I have ence with their electrifying come here especially for that.” performances at the event. tweeted after winning the best screenplay award. He performed with actress Clad in a traditional saree, Alia debut female award and dedicated Earlier, the star-studded Raveena Tandon at the award cer- Bhatt received the Best Actress the award to her parents. Anushka evening started with celebrities, emony hosted by Manish Paul. Award for her outstanding perform- Sharma received The Viewer’s including Govinda, Raveena Tan- Actress Vidya Balan attended the ance in the film “Udta Punjab” and Choice Best Actor Female award for don, Sunny Leone, Huma Qureshi, event in a white saree and tradi- later shared a picture holding the “Sultan” while her male counterpart Vidya Balan, Sridevi, Hrithik tional jewellery. She was excited on award on her Instagram account. Salman Khan won the award in the Roshan, Anushka Sharma, Fatima her forthcoming film “Begamjaan”. Amitabh Bachchan proved male category for the same film. Sana Sheikh, Sanya Malhotra, Kunal Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, again that he is the megastar of Bol- The producer of the film among others walking the red Urvashi Rautela, Sophie Choudry, lywood as he won Best Male Actor “Neerja” Atul Kasvekar tweeted that carpet. Rahul Bose, Javed Akhtar, Tiger Shroff, award for the film “Pink”. director Ram Madhvani won the Neetu Kapoor who wore a for- Gauhar Khan, Pritam, Sonali Bendre Ritika Singh, who acted oppo- Best Director Award for the film mal attire said, “As my husband and Disha Patani, among others were site R Madhavan in Saala Khadoos, while Saiwan Quadras won the best Rishi Kapoor received two also present at the award ceremony. Rajinikanth congratulates Arun Vijay Ashley Lobo set to ctor Arun Vijay’s excitement knew no Abounds when superstar Rajinikanth called and congratulated him on his performance from make dance film latest Tamil film “Kuttram 23”. He said the appre- ciation meant the world to him. “You feel fter choreographing for probably be a drama dance film. honoured when a superstar calls and congrat- Bollywood films like It will be a dance film with a ulates your work. It felt surreal and the A“Cocktail”, “Guzaarish” and strong story. I’ve thought of many appreciation from Rajini sir means the world to me. I would treasure this “Dhoom”, ace choreographer Ash- actors, but I’ll have to see who for a long time,” Arun said. Rajinikanth watched the film at a special ley Lobo is going to take a “step would be available. The script will screening and heaped praise on the entire team. He even invited Arun, up” and “naturally” direct a dance tell me whom to cast,” said the his director and the film’s producer home for a quick chat. film. The Artistic Director of son of popular opera singer and Navdhara India Dance Theatre theatre personality Celia Lobo. has been involved in theatre and Ashley, the founder of the dance for over 30 years, and now Danceworx Performing Arts Kareena is a rock star: Neetu Kapoor he is gearing up to direct a movie. Academy, also wants to share his ollywood actress Neetu Kapoor said she “I am in the process of writing experience with the world and was excited for Kareena Kapoor Khan’s a script. Right now I am very busy what better way to do that than Bpost-pregnancy performance at the Zee with my company. We are tour- writing a book? “I’ll possibly end Cine Awards here. Neetu was present at the ing in different countries this year. up writing books. I’ve been cho- award ceremony as her husband Rishi Kapoor There are two new stage produc- reographing for so many years, received two nominations. When asked about tions as well. So, maybe next year teaching so many people and also Kareena’s performance, she said: “I am very (will make a movie),” Ashley told learning from dance students, excited. She will be performing after sometime. IANS over phone from Mumbai. parents, actors and people from She is our rock star!” Kareena is Rishi Kapoor’s Should the audience expect a other professions. It would be a niece. After delivering her first child Taimur in December last year, this dance film from him? “Naturally. shame not to share that experi- was the first time she performed at an award show. I am a choreographer. It will ence,” said the dance expert. 12 HOLLYWOOD MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 DJ Calvin Harris and singer Rita Ora end feud

IANS said: “Late last year they got in touch and sorted things out. It was such a cottish DJ Calvin Harris and relief to both of them that they could singer Rita Ora have reportedly move on and put things behind them. Sburied the hatchet after he At the end of the day they had a lot lifted the ban preventing her from of good times together and it was performing their collaborated sad that was tainted by how bitter material. the split was at times. The Scottish DJ teamed up with “But things are really good now then-girlfriend Ora on hit single “I although they are not so close they’re will never let you down”, but follow- heading out to dinner anytime soon ing their breakup in 2014 she was or anything.” not allowed to play it live, or release The ceasefire means not only any of their tracks on her own album. will Ora be able to work with some According to a source to The Sun of Harris’ close friends in the indus- newspaper, the ban has been lifted, try, but “I will never let you down” reports mirror.co.uk. The source can be part of her live repertoire.

George Michael Singer Joni Sledge no more to be buried next oni Sledge, the singer best known for the disco anthem “We are family”, has died. She was 60. to his mother J Sledge, who formed Sister Sledge with her three siblings in 1971, was found unresponsive by a ate singer George friend at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, her publi- Michael will reportedly cist said. Lbe laid to rest alongside She had not been ill and the cause of death is his mother Lesley Angold at unknown, reports bbc.com. Sledge, who is survived Highgate Cemetery in North by her adult son, last performed with the band in London. October. Family members are Her death was announced on social media on understood to be considering Saturday -- a week before the group were due to the possibility of holding a perform in Los Angeles. A statement released on loved and embraced life.” service either on or close to Facebook read: “Yesterday, numbness fell upon our Aside from the Grammy-nominated “We are Mother’s Day on March 26. family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear family”, the hit which sold more than a million cop- Angold, a professional dancer, sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin, Joni passed ies after it was released in 1978, the group also was passed away aged 60 in 1997 away yesterday. We miss her and hurt for her pres- known for “He’s the greatest dancer”, “Lost in the following a battle with ence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she music” and a cover of the Motown classic “My guy”. cancer. The Sunday People news- paper claimed his sister Melanie, 55, is organising the “heartfelt and intimate funeral” Jenkins slams David Beckham over nasty comment with flowers and catering inger Katherine Jenkins has same time I’ve learned that already arranged, reports dai- hit back at former foot- when you’re famous sometimes lymail.co.uk Sballer David Beckham over you get dragged into things you “Lesley was George’s his comment that she didn’t shouldn’t be involved in. Some- world so it is fitting that they deserve to be recognised by times people feel like they know should now be together. Order of the British Empire you, but actually they know George would always make (OBE). Jenkins says she felt hurt nothing about you,” she added. a big deal out of Mother’s Day. by Beckham’s comments, Her comments come just weeks He loved her so much and he reports mirror.co.uk. after hackers leaked emails. He would spend a lot of time “I’m a human being. Of had written: “Katherine Jenkins talking to her there. The cem- course something like that OBE for what? Singing at the etery has a very special place would be hurtful,” Jenkins told rugby and going to see the in his heart,” said a source. Fabulous magazine. “But at the troops plus taking coke.” MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 13 Oculus lets you share VR experiences on FB

IANS live to friends on Facebook. “We are also excited to n a bid to increase the visibility announce that Oculus Voice is roll- of virtual reality (VR) content, ing out to English speakers on both IOculus, in a new update to its Rift and Gear VR today (Saturday). Gear VR platform, now allows This feature lets you perform voice users to share live virtual moments searches from Oculus Home to with friends and family directly on intuitively navigate games, apps, Facebook. and experiences,” Oculus said in a The feature is currently avail- blog post. able to users with a Gear outside The company also announced the US, and coming soon to every- Oculus Events, which makes it eas- one with the latest version of ier to find friends and jump into an Android on their Samsung phone experience together in VR. in the coming weeks. Users can find highlighted Just select the “Livestream to events showcased in Oculus Home Facebook” button from the univer- and can check out a full roster of sal menu when you are in VR, and Oculus Events in the dedicated you will instantly start streaming Events tab.

Nasa’s ‘Europa Clipper’ mission Microsoft updates Cortana app to explore Jupiter’s moon for iPhone S tech giant Microsoft asa has announced that its has updated its digital upcoming mission to Uassistant Cortana app Nexplore the habitability of for iPhone with a redesigned Jupiter’s icy moon Europa will be user interface and new officially called Europa Clipper. enhancements that offer an The mission is being planned improved experience for the for launch in the 2020s, arriving in Siri competitor. Cortana helps the Jupiter system after a journey you with tasks like sending of several years, Nasa said in a emails, scheduling events and statement on Friday. searching your devices, Cloud Europa has long been a high or the web. “It is certainly nice priority for exploration because it to see that Microsoft has not holds a salty liquid water ocean totally lost faith in Cortana on beneath its icy crust. iOS and Android. But it is hard The ultimate aim of Europa to imagine the new update Clipper is to determine if Europa is really having much of an effect habitable, possessing all three of streamlined, three-masted sailing which the spacecraft would image on Cortana’s overall popular- the ingredients necessary for life -- vessels renowned for their grace the moon’s icy surface at high res- ity,” DigitalTrends.com liquid water, chemical ingredients, and swiftness. olution and investigate its reported on Saturday. and energy sources sufficient to These ships rapidly shuttled tea composition and the structure of The new updates in version enable biology, the US space agency and other goods back and forth its interior and icy shell. 2.0.0 include -- enhanced user said. Previously, when the mission across the Atlantic Ocean and “During each orbit, the space- experience, redesigned calling, was still in the conceptual phase, it around globe. In the grand tradi- craft spends only a short time texting, reminders, immersive was sometimes informally called tion of these classic ships, the within the challenging radiation full-page answers, faster page Europa Clipper, but Nasa has now Europa Clipper spacecraft would environment near Europa. It speeds transitions and improved app adopted that name as the formal sail past Europa at a rapid cadence, past, gathers a huge amount of sci- responsiveness. The company title for the mission. as frequently as every two weeks, ence data, then sails on out of there,” is also working on a new ver- The moniker harkens back to providing many opportunities to said Robert Pappalardo, Europa sion of its Surface Pro tablet the clipper ships that sailed across investigate the moon up close. Clipper project scientist at Nasa’s which is set to arrive in the first the oceans of Earth in the 19th cen- The prime mission plan Jet Propulsion Laboratory in quarter of 2017 tury. Clipper ships were includes 40 to 45 flybys, during Pasadena, California. 14 CINEMA PLUS MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017

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In the aftermath of the hunt for a serial killer, an ancient curse consumes a city, causing a series of brutal murders and pitting a Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. detective against the clock to save his daughter’s life.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017 BRAIN TEASERS 15

CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

Conceptis Sudoku: Conceptis Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9×9 grid. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3×3 box contains the same number only once.

Yesterday’s answer

ALL IN THE MIND

AFGHANI, AURAR, BAHT, BANI, CENT, CENTAI, CENTIMES, DINAR, DIRHAM, DOLLAR, DRAM, EURO, FORINT, FRANC, HALERU, JIAO, KORUNA, KRONA, KRONER, KRONUR, LIRA, MANAT, PAISE, PARA, PESO, POUND, QUINDARKA, RAND, RINGGIT, RIYAL, RUBLE, RUPEE, RUPIAH, SANTIMI, SHEKEL, SHILLING, STOTINKI, TAKA, TUGRIK, WON, YEN, YUAN.

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