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FRENCH CONNECTION: The “tuareg blues” band EZZA. Jazzing up Doha Eventful third Katara European Jazz Festival off ers rich experience. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

Football for Development DATE: Until December 16 TIME: 5pm-9pm VENUE: Mesaimeer With the success of the pilot training conducted jointly by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Naaas Group for Real Estate Project Management & Development, in July and August this year, the fi rst in a series of Generation Amazing’s Football for Development Programme was inaugurated on October 14. The programme continues every PRAYER TIME Friday from 5pm until 9pm at Labor City, Mesaimeer with a look of festivity, Fajr 4.25am grandeur and boundless energy. Shorooq (sunrise) 5.42am The training programme, held once a Zuhr (noon) 11.17am week, involves football-based activities Asr (afternoon) 2.29pm and drills to educate, train and develop Maghreb (sunset) 4.54pm the social, behavioural and lifestyle Isha (night) 6.24pm patterns of the recipients. This, in turn, leaves a positive legacy on the society and the USEFUL NUMBERS world at large. The concept is for each participant to absorb the values of inclusion, health, well-being and awareness of the environment around us. EVENTS Under the accomplished supervision of Naas and the SC, this 10-week programme is an excellent platform to Emergency 999 What Gandhi Says use the power of football as a catalyst Worldwide Emergency Number 112 DATE: Until November 19 for social change, empower the next Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 VENUE: InterContinental Doha, The City generation and allow Qatar to leave a Local Directory 180 An art exhibition by Jacinthe Lamontagne-Lecomte according to Gandhi’s lasting legacy as a result of hosting World International Calls Enquires 150 Maxim – See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Cup 2022. Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 What To Expect From The E-MBA Festival in Qatar will open at the Museum Candela entertainment. 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Drax (2D) 7:30pm; Bouget (Malayalam) 8:30pm; The Asian Town Cinema: Faqarah (Arabic) 9:30pm; Perfect Weapon (2D) Kaashmora (Tamil) 7pm; Community Editor The Perfect Weapon (2D) 11:30pm. Shivaay (Hindi) 1pm; Ae Dil hai Kamran Rehmat 11:30pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Mushkil (Hindi) 10pm; Kodi e-mail: [email protected] Landmark Cinema (1): Puli (1): Trolls (2D) 2:30pm; Trolls (Tamil) 4pm; Puli Murugan Telephone: Murugan (Malayalam) 2pm; (2D) 4:15pm; Puli Murugan (Malayalam) 12:30, 1:30, 44466405 Doctor Strange (2D) 5pm; The (Malayalam) 6pm; The 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, Fax: 44350474 9th Life Of Louis Drax (2D) Perfect Weapon (2D) 9pm; 10:30pm, 12:30 & 1:30am. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY European extravaganza Music groups from nine European countries transporting audiences to a dreamy, jazzy realm at Katara courtyard. By Anand Holla

Atom String Quartet

t the much-awaited from hip-hop, funk and reggae Festival, Community spoke with Guido De Sanctis, Krzysztof Suprowicz, third Katara European roots. As for the Bulgarian act, they the ambassadors of six of the nine Ambassador of Italy Ambassador of Poland Jazz Festival that say you have to hear the delightful participating European nations: Music is a powerful way Poland is proud to participate took off on Tuesday, fusion of Ibrahimova’s four-octave of building bridges between for the fi rst time in this Festival, music groups from range and her accomplished vocal Eric Chevallier, Ambassador cultures. In Italy, music plays a which is the biggest and the most Anine European countries will be technique to believe it, while she of France prominent role in our national prestigious jazz event in Qatar. Our transporting the audiences to a courses through jazz, classical, free The Katara European Jazz Festival identity. We strongly supported country has been known for the dreamy, jazzy realm, every eventful improv and various types of folk is now a well-established festival the idea of hosting a European accomplishments of its musicians evening until Monday. music with equal ease. in Qatar, being organised this year Jazz Festival in Qatar, when we who contributed largely to jazz Each of the nine concerts — Then, there’s Austria’s sax- for its third edition. I think it is very first started in 2014, with the traditions and development of this venue is the Katara courtyard keys-drums unit Namby Pamby important to a country like Qatar outstanding support from Katara genre in Europe and across the behind Building 5 — promise to Boy who after developing a healthy which boasts of so much cultural Cultural Village. Jazz music world. This year, we are bringing unlock a mesmerising musical distaste for “genre, meaning, and diversity. The European embassies is a unique blend of different to Doha the fi nest of young and experience as each of the nine purity”, decided to make music are presenting music that unites us cultures. It’s an excellent mark of vibrant Polish jazz groups, Atom bands happen to be among the that circumvents “the stifl ing all. Jazz is now a universal musical how various cultural backgrounds String Quartet. It features four foremost contemporary artistes encumbrance that these words heritage and what we want to may combine together, as it extremely talented violin players of their respective countries. Be represent.” They will perform on display are its diff erent forms. This happens every day here in exuding energy that is befi tting their it Germany’s Three Fall that is Saturday at 8.30pm. year, we are proud to present the Qatar. This year, we present an band’s name. This unique ensemble slated to perform on Friday at 7pm, About the other bands, a quick “tuareg blues” band EZZA. This exceptional band, ‘The Golden will present Qatar’s audiences for instance, or Bulgaria’s Yildiz run through the schedule reads as group is quite diff erent from the Circle Quartet’, a ‘supergroup’ with a genuine, non-conservative Ibrahimova Quartet which will follows — Portugal’s Trio Mario ones we presented before, as it is that brings together four great attitude towards jazz music and follow right after at 8.30pm. Laginha at 8pm, tonight; Spain’s not a purely jazz band. We made the Italian solo musicians. They its interpretation. This year, only The maverick German ensemble Radio Pesquera at 7pm on Saturday; choice to present a band that blends perform an innovative mix of free Atom String Quartet has so far held Three Fall comprises two wind Switzerland’s Simon Wyrsch Saharan music, jazz, groove, and jazz and improvisation, a pure concerts in Poland, Switzerland, instruments and a drummer, Quartet at 8pm on Sunday; and blues. EZZA represents the cultural sample of Italian creativity. This Austria, France, UK, and recently excluding the standard bass and Poland’s Atom String Quartet diversity and wealth of France. It will be their first performance in in Egypt. On Monday evening, they chord instruments, as they tear into at 8pm on Monday. To know more promotes universal values such as the Gulf, after a very successful will certainly present their best on hearty jazz that picks infl uences about them and the essence of this peace and tolerance. tour in Asia. the Katara stage. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Namby Pamby Boy

Radio Pesquera Mario Laginha, Bernado Moreira and E Miguel Amaral

António Tânger, music, the trio travelling to Doha culture like a melting pot. We are Ambassador of Portugal is the one that is more closely sure that the current edition of this This year will be the fi rst time connected with jazz. Festival will meet the expectations that Portugal participates in this of the Doha audience and will Festival, with the support of Ignacio Escobar, Ambassador become a yearly meeting point Instituto Camões, the Portuguese of Spain in the region for music and jazz Institute for Cooperation and The embassy of Spain lovers. Language. This cultural festival participates for the second time in is clearly important for Portugal this Festival as the cosmopolitan Etienne Thévoz, Ambassador and Qatar as it’s approaching and multicultural nature of jazz of Switzerland the two countries in the fi eld of perfectly refl ects the image that The Swiss band Simon Wyrsch culture. As we now know, culture both Qatar and Spain want to Quartet plays diff erent styles is increasingly recognised as a show to the world. Jazz is the most of jazz, which sometimes are vehicle to accomplish not only the universal and rich of all musical dedicated to blues, swing, bop, as cultural but also the economic and expressions and you can fi nd a well as to bossa nova, free jazz and political goals. Portugal regards jazz band and jazz lovers in any funk. I am particularly happy that ‘Trio Mário Laginha’ among the country in the world. Doha is not Simon Wyrsch, as the bandleader, best Portuguese Jazz bands, if not an exception. Radio Pesquera, had proposed these musical the best. This will be the fi rst time the band we are presenting on ranges in his programme, which they will be performing in Qatar Saturday evening, shows this idea is based on the album Behind the even though they have performed of mix of traditions and diff erent Truth. The band was especially in Portugal and abroad for many musical fl avours. Pablo Novoa and uniquely composed for this The Golden Circle Quartet years. After hundreds of concerts and Nono García have joined concert in Doha. This happens to across the European continent their guitars in mixing jazz, blues, be the band’s fi rst appearance in despite their diff erent nature. The Embassy of Switzerland would and two recorded albums, Espaço fl amenco, and latino music, Qatar. Jazz has many voices and Diff erences in general are not also like to thank Katara Cultural and Mongrel — the latter inspired melding their diff erent Galician faces. Europe has diff erent shapes, a disadvantage, but create an Village Foundation and Qatar by the music of Chopin — the trio and Andalusian origins but sharing cultures, and languages, and even own identity, which should be Airways as reliable and precious has developed an intimate musical the seaside way of living. As Qatar, Switzerland, as a small country, respected. Jazz jumps into this partners. Without them, these relationship. Among the myriad of Spain is a coastal country where shares the same particularity, role by combining diff erent and concerts would not have been styles visited by Mário Laginha’s the sea connects people, ideas and where people peacefully co-exist sometimes controversial elements. possible to realise. 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY Georgia’s leading lights of music coming to Doha traditional polyphonic a capella music to popular urban and romantic songs that refl ect ’s pluralistic culture and identity. The evening features top, internationally renowned Georgian artistes, such as the legendary “grand lady of songs and romance”, Nani Bregvadze, among others. Community caught up with the ambassador of Georgia to Qatar, Ekaterine Meiering-Mikadze, to know more.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the restitution of Georgian statehood, this celebration via a musical concert holds special signifi cance. Why is music such an integral part of Georgian culture? Music is, of course, a universal expression of creativity and culture. In Georgia, it is unthinkable to separate culture from music. Paintings, sculptures, architecture, and the spread of churches and monasteries from the early ages onwards; all culminate in the use of music. Georgia’s polyphonic music is absolutely unique, much older than the one in Western Europe. In later times, as Georgia developed on the crossroads of civilisations, melodies and rhythms entered from all directions – Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It all converged over centuries to make our music distinctively Georgian, though not necessarily in language. Georgia, and Tbilisi in particular, has its own distinctive spirit. In diffi cult times, music was also the vehicle to make people stick together as . In the times when national self-determination was undermined, cultural identities were more important. Today, we Eka Mamaladze’s broad repertoire includes masterful renditions of works by the renowned celebrate the restitution of statehood and Georgian composer Giorgi Chubinishvili. independence of 1991. For the fi rst time, we now enjoy both, cultural and political laureate. His musical learning spans various sound of the authentic singing technique. freedom. genres from classical to jazz piano with Innovating with contemporary musical compositions of his own being an inseparable expressions, Georgian Voices have also What do you have to say about the part. His career led him to New York in 1999 performed with the likes of Bobby McFerrin, great Nani Bregvadze who will be and back to Georgia, where he, together with Katie Melua, Take 6, Sting, and other performing in this concert? Gia Salagishvili and Nodar Ekvtimishvili, musicians. Nani Bregvadze is the grand lady of songs formed the Georgian Jazz Trio that has since and a living icon highly regarded in Georgia had many notable performances in Georgia, In what way do you feel Georgian and beyond for her amazing stage presence the region, and the wider world. music stands out from the others? What and nuanced renditions of popular songs Then there’s Eka Mamaladze, an artiste makes it unique? and city romances. Born in Tbilisi in 1936 as in a class of her own. Growing up in music Music is, by defi nition, a continuum. It one of fi ve sisters, she grew up in a family of with her mother Nani Bregvadze, she is not really unique in the sense of being artistes. Sharing her parents’ enthusiasm of attended the Tbilisi Music School for isolated or having grown in an environment music, she attended music school in Tbilisi Talented Children and graduated in piano at without cultural relations. But what truly before being discovered in 1957 at the sixth the Tbilisi State Conservatory in 1983. She makes Georgian music unique is defi nitely World Festival of Youth and Students, after then began a creative co-operation with the the early polyphonic music that probably which she studied singing and piano at the famous Georgian conductor and composer developed and survived in a largely Nani Bregvadze is a living icon highly regarded Tbilisi State Conservatory. Torn between Jansug Kakhidze, with whom she recorded homophonic environment because of in Georgia. becoming a concert pianist or a singer, her many songs for fi lms, a trademark art form Georgia’s landscape. With mountains all artistic career got a decisive push by Bruno in Georgia. These soundtracks are part of around, invaders destroyed and enriched the Coquatrix of the Olympia music hall in Georgians’ collective memory and considered lower lands, but the mountainous terrain By Anand Holla Paris who introduced her to an international jewels of popular music. Her broad repertoire has been a huge conservator of what trickled audience. Touring the world until 1980 with includes masterful renditions of works by down across centuries. In other musical the Georgian vocal ensemble Orera, Nani the renowned Georgian composer Giorgi forms, there are stronger relations towards s Georgia, this year, celebrates its Bregvadze became the voice of Georgia par Chubinishvili. West, East, and South. When you listen to 25th anniversary of restituting excellence, spreading the melodious genres of Lastly, the Georgian Voices ensemble, it, you hear the Silk Road coming back to statehood and independence, city romances epitomising Tbilisi as well as which was formed in 1979, builds on life. Last but not least, Georgia has always some of the leading lights of the traditional Georgian folk songs. Georgia’s unique polyphonic musical heritage actively promoted music. In Georgia, every nation’s lush music-scape are dating back to medieval times. Performing child breathes music. And when a whole Asoon to descend on Qatar in a gala concert Tell us more about the other top in Georgia and since 1991 increasingly all population gets immersed in music, chances aptly titled Stars of Georgia. Georgian artistes who are part of this over the world, the choir has developed a are that some very, very talented singers On November 12 at the Katara Opera show. rich repertoire of traditional popular music, and instrumentalists will emerge. Today, House, the concert promises to take the David Mazanashvili, for instance, began both profane and sacred. Whenever possible, Georgians can be found anywhere around the music lovers of Qatar on an enchanting trip to play piano when he was four years old. Georgian Voices perform in natural acoustics world as top performing artistes; from the through the sights and sounds of Georgia, At 10, he participated in the competition of environment like chamber music halls and leading opera houses to the most celebrated traversing everything from the unique young composers and was recognised as city churches, as these spaces transmit the full philharmonic orchestras. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

their perceptions of STEM subjects through fun and engaging hands-on activities.” The Young Engineers and Scientists programme engages students in grades 5 and 6 in experiments and practices in math and science fundamentals. Through a series of one-day workshops, the programme teaches science concepts through experimentation and problem- based learning that challenge students to apply science and math to real-world problems. Programme activities are designed to excite students about learning as they experience how science is applied through engineering. For this month’s workshops, students were tasked with fi nding ways to allow animals to cross a street safely using a fi ve-step engineering design cycle to help them solve the problem. The students had to fi rst defi ne the problem, plan solutions, make a model of their solutions, test the models they developed, and fi nally refl ect on and redesign their process based on their testing. Many student participants returning for a second year said they were excited to return and that they enjoyed this year’s activities as much as – if not more than – their previous For this month’s workshops, students were tasked with finding ways to allow animals to cross a street safely using a five-step engineering design cycle to help experiences. them solve the problem. This is the fi rst time many Qatar Foundation pre-university- education schools such as Qatar Academy, QA Sidra and Awsaj have Over 150 Qatar students attend Young participated in the programme. Other schools included Aatika Primary School, Hayat Universal Bilingual School, AlMarkhiya Primary School Engineers and Scientists programme as well as Dukhan English School. Dr Cesar O Malave, dean of Texas ore than 150 students between Maersk Oil Qatar and enrichment programmes in STEM in Qatar. A&M at Qatar, said, “Research from around Qatar Texas A&M University at Qatar that (science, technology, engineering “We’re proud to continue our has shown that getting students took part in the aims to help build the technical and and math) fi elds. strong partnership with Texas interested in science and math at a Young Engineers scientifi c human capacity that Qatar Moza al-Naimi, Head of A&M Qatar in the Dhia programme young age is key to ensuring their and Scientists will need to reach the goals of Qatar Qatarisation at Maersk Oil Qatar, and support STEM education and academic success in their university Menrichment programme October 9 National Vision 2030 by encouraging said the company’s support of contribute to the future prosperity of studies. Programmes such as Young and 23 at the Texas A&M Engineering students to choose career paths STEM educational initiatives play Qatar,” she said. “Programmes such Engineers and Scientists through our Building in Education City. in science and engineering. an integral role in inspiring Qatar’s as Young Engineers and Scientists partnership with Maersk Oil Qatar Young Engineers and Scientists Dhia outreach initiatives engage youth to pursue technical disciplines are critical in targeting students is helping to ensure that Qatar has is part of the Dhia: Engineering hundreds of students per year which in turn will support the at a young and impressionable age the graduates it needs to secure its Leaders initiative, a partnership through sophisticated educational pipeline of a highly skilled workforce and leaving a positive impact on continuing prosperity.”

Ta’allum Group holds its annual staff awards ceremony

Ta’allum Group – an umbrella organisation of Al Jazeera Academy, Al Maha Academy of Boys and Al results in IGCSE & AS exams in the Academic Year 2015/2016, implementation of e-learning, best Maha Academy for Girls, and a subsidiary of Ghanim Bin Saad Al-Sadd & Sons – celebrated its annual employee of the Year and best academy award and special recognition among others. staff awards ceremony. Ta’allum Group chief executive off icer Ahmed al-Mannai expressed his gratitude to all employees, As many as 170 staff members were given trophies, certificates of appreciation and cash rewards for especially those who put in extra eff orts in helping attain the success. Director of education Dr their performances in various departments across the Ta’allum Group academies. Mohamed Saefan also praised the employees. The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Academic and administrative staff members were honoured with awards for their outstanding student Private Schools at the Ministry of Education, Hamad Ghali al-Marri. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY

QIFF to support team JSW Bangalore FC in AFC Cup final

The Qatar Indian Football Forum (QIFF) has said that it will support the Indian team JSW Bangalore chance to see top Indian football players, like Sunil Chhetri, CK Vineed and Rino Anto” live in action. Football Club in its final match against Air Force Club of Iraq in the Asian Football Confederation QIFF is also a holding a reception for JSW players today at Doha Stadium, where matches of the Cup (AFC Cup). The match will be played at the Suhaim bin Hamad Studium of Qatar Sports Club 10th edition of the Indian Football Tournament are being played since October 13. QIFF is a sports on Saturday evening. forum registered with the Indian Cultural Centre. They have been organising the Indian Football In a press conference, QIFF President Shamsudheen Olakara said the match will be a “golden Tournament for the past 10 years now.

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The latest AIGNER collection was launched at the designer handbag company’s boutique at Blue Salon in The Pearl-Qatar. Seen here are images from the launch and some handbags that make up the collection. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 REVIEWS COMMUNITY A sarcastic superhero introductory fisticuffs. too small, and the girl, Vanessa By Katie Walsh During a brutal and bloody (Morena Baccarin) fall in love. massacre on a highway bridge in When Wade discovers he has search of the mysterious Francis, advanced-stage cancer, he FILM: Deadpool Deadpool decapitates goons and undergoes an underground CAST: Ryan Reynolds, T J causes a multi-car pileup, all the experimental treatment, in which Miller, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein while hurling highly creative and his mutant genes are tortured DIRECTION: Tim Miller vulgar insults at his victims, with into life by Francis (Ed Skrein) time stretching and pausing for and his hench-lady Angel Dust t must be a sign of superhero him to fill the audience in on his (Gina Carano). The treatment fatigue that studios are backstory. works, imbuing him with powers injecting life into the genre Reynolds arrived in the 2002 of super healing and strength, via characters who declare National Lampoon college comedy but the side effects are a horrific that they want nothing to do Van Wilder, and both that role disfigurement. The vain Wade withI heroics. and Deadpool make excellent use can’t bring himself to face his Ryan Reynolds stars as the of his smarmy comedic delivery. girlfriend, and takes on the titular superpower-enhanced jerk His other, more serious comic Deadpool nickname and face- in Deadpool, a sarcastic, cheeky book performances have fallen flat covering suit in order to search for chap in a red suit wielding double (exhibit A: Green Lantern), but it’s a cure from Francis. katanas (the traditionally-made a good thing that Marvel gave him The veneer of twisty Japanese swords) – though his another chance, because this role storytelling structure and gory tongue is sharper than his swords. fits Reynolds like a glove, playing violence can’t cover up the fact This ain’t your kid brother’s to his snarky strengths. that that ultimately, Deadpool is a superhero movie. Deadpool is Deadpool might feel innovative, conventional tale about a guy and a fourth-wall breaking meta but the story itself is standard- his powers, with a surprisingly commentary on the tropes of the issue: guy meets girl, guy saves old-fashioned view of gender, love superhero, with an expository girl. The guy, Wade Wilson, a and relationships. – Tribune News flashback nested inside Deadpool’s mercenary for whom no job is Service

performed by enthusiastic and energetic green pigs. The porky pirates arrive one day Face-off against aliens Weird charm in an enormous ship, led by the swaggering Southern-accented Leonard (Bill Hader), to the politics of The 5th Wave, which By Katie Walsh bearing tropical banquets and dance parties By Katie Walsh imagines a world in which an alien race with DJs named Daft Piggy, sweeping the birds takes over the planet and starts eradicating off their feet with entertainment and hoopla. the human species in a series of waves that FILM: The Angry Birds Movie Red’s the only sceptic in the bunch, trained FILM: The 5th Wave destroy infrastructure, environment and CAST: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny by years of expecting the worst from others. CAST: Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick health. McBride, Maya Rudolph Also, he’s fi nally in a position where he’s Robinson, Alex Roe, Maika Monroe The panicked surviving humans band DIRECTION: Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly actually being oppressed – the pigs parked DIRECTION: J Blakeson together in the woods until their children their boat right on his house. are rounded up by the army for “protection”. f you’ve ever played the mobile video But his suspicion is ignored, and soon the hen the apocalypse Teen Cassie (Chloe Grace Moretz) escapes game Angry Birds, you might have found overbearing porcine partiers make off with the happens, all that’s going to the collection and ends up alone in the yourself wondering – why are these birds’ precious eggs, their children, for a feast be left for us are the guns. woods with only a few guns for her comfort. birds so angry? The Angry Birds Movie is on Piggy Island. Which might actually be She sets out to fi nd her little brother, Sam, here to answer that question and provide So while the plot just might put some kids true, but is also the subtext ostensibly to return his stuff ed bear. Imotivation for the avian rage. off eating eggs (are they baby birds or protein- ofW The 5th Wave. The fi lm opens with a Perhaps the reason why some of the The fi lm, directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal rich snacks?) the themes at play in Angry winsome blonde teen girl executing a man themes and imagery hit a bit too close is the Reilly, proves to be more than just a gimmick, Birds, are surprisingly somewhat nuanced. with a military-style assault rifl e, and the way the fi lm creates a recognisable world. and doesn’t skimp on any of the quirky The story demonstrates how certain traits teen gunplay only goes further from there. In young adult hits of the same genre, wackiness that you might expect from a fi lm – Chuck’s speed, Red’s anger, Bomb’s, well, The sight of teens with rifl es is one we’re such as The Hunger Games, Divergent or about blob-shaped, fl ightless birds battling bombastic qualities – might be looked down used to from news reports of a much more The Maze Runner, the metaphor has a bit pigs. upon by society’s norms, but can be strengths tragic nature, so the imagery defi nitely gives more freedom because the worlds in which Jason Sudeikis lends his voice talents to when harnessed in the right way, like in a bird one pause. they take place are visually fantastical, the angriest of the birds, Red, and his snarky, slingshot. – Tribune News Service There’s a deeply anti-government streak and therefore removed from our reality. sardonic delivery is perfect for the character. Everything in the The 5th Wave feels, or at He’s the red one, per the name, with the DVDs courtesy: least looks, real. perpetually v-shaped eyebrows. Those Saqr Entertainment Stores, Doha This could be an opportunity for a brows are the source of some angst, having subversive and satirical text, and at times, been teased about them as a kid. That early The 5th Wave comes close to feeling like torment has led to his current worldview, as Paul Verhoeven’s great propaganda parody a perpetual victim whom the world is out to Starship Troopers, particularly in the scenes get, an oddball and loner with a short fuse who of the young kids suiting up for battle – a doesn’t fi t in on the happy-go-lucky paradise small blonde girl in full tactical gear and a island where he and all the other fl ightless long rifl e is just funny (or is it?). But this fi lm birds live. is sorely lacking in irony. He doesn’t even fi t in during his court- There’s your to-be-expected love triangle, mandated anger management classes. Angry with hunky loner lumberjack Evan Walker Birds somehow balances those recognisable (Alex Roe) positioned against high school real-world elements with all-out fantastical crush Ben Parish (Nick Robinson). silliness, and that contrast lends itself to the The execution of said triangle is fi lm’s weird charm. Zenned-out Matilda unfortunately, generically laughable. (Maya Rudolph) teaches the island’s other Expository speeches are the technique angry birds in attendance – the speedy of choice for writers Susannah Grant, motormouth Chuck (Josh Gad), uncontrollably AkivaGoldsman and Jeff Pinkner, who explosive Bomb (Danny McBride) and adapted Rick Yancey’s novel. intimidating but silent Terence (Sean Penn), The twists and turns of the plot are who only growls. telegraphed from miles away, so there’s The emotional foundation of bullying and not an ounce of suspense. – Tribune News loneliness is almost too humane for a fi lm that Service features a razzle dazzle cowboy dance number 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 6 small steps to improve your health in a big way ou want to be healthier, Run in place....any place you feeling rested and ultimately support right? But try as you might, it Eff ective exercise can happen without the your health. always seems like something’s gym membership. Running in place, burpees, standing in your way. Time jumping jacks and shadow boxing – you can Smaller size your plates and money are two of the watch customers do it all in an entertaining Over the last 20 years the average portion Ylargest obstacles, and you may think video. And remember that just 150 minutes of size has doubled and, not surprisingly, people it’s impossible to improve your health moderate exercise per week can dramatically are now classifi ed as obese. Reversing this without a significant time or financial reduce your own risk of diabetes. trend starts with reversing the portion size. investment. To take smaller portions, start using smaller The good news is, however, that’s not Floss for your heart plates. Your brain will feel as though you true. Even the smallest changes can have You brush your teeth twice a day, but how have still taken a full plate of food but you’ll a big impact on your health, and you can often do you fl oss? If you’re like 80 percent consume fewer calories. start improving your wellness today with of surveyed adults, you don’t, and that can these six simple steps. increase your risk of heart disease. A good Show the world your most confi dent oral hygiene habit includes fl ossing, so add pose Take a stand while so many others this simple task to your regimen every day. Stress is often a part of daily life. Whether are having a seat it’s stress caused by work, home or fi nancial Did you know the average person sits Don’t underestimate the importance reasons, this stress can also have a negative about 13 hours a day? Whether eating, of a good nap impact on your health by raising your blood working, driving or relaxing, that’s a lot Getting a good night’s sleep helps you pressure and weakening your immune of sitting. Stand up for your health by function better during the day, but it can also system. Combat stress by power posing to resolving to get up at least once an hour. reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes. grow your confi dence. Just two minutes of Walk to the bathroom, the water fountain But what do you do on those days when this technique can increase your confi dence or to ask your question in person instead getting a good night’s sleep isn’t possible? by 20 percent. of via e-mail – you’ll be healthier for it. Take a nap – even a 30-minute nap can leave ©Brandpoint

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

Be open to some kind of change in your circumstances today which There is nothing wrong with trying to please others, but not if it’s at There is nothing worse than feeling as if you have lost out on you may not have thought was possible, but which is actually going the expense of your own happiness. You have to be selfish at times something you really wanted to happen for yourself. However, if to make things easier for you. and look out for number one. you stay focused and determined to ensure something you want happens, it will.

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

Don’t let just anyone tell you how to do something today. If they are There is nothing worse than finding out that you haven’t Don’t allow someone to steer you off course today Virgos. If you feel an expert in their field and know what they are talking about, it’s one accomplished something that you really wanted to do and realise as if you are on the right track, stay on course and make sure you thing. Another is if they don’t know a thing about the subject. you will have to do it all over again. Maybe approaching it diff erently don’t let others steer you wrong. this time around?

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

If there is something on your mind that is bothering you, and has Don’t allow yourself to fall for a good line or someone who talks Unless you are willing to own up to something today, to yourself, to been bothering you for a long time, let go of it as soon as possible. a good game today Scorpios. You are allowed to have your own others or both, this is a good time to keep pushing ahead and not You simply have to face facts that what’s done is done and move on. thoughts and feelings and with Venus in your sign, you should share letting yourself get caught up in other people’s storylines. them.

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

Be careful that you don’t overdo something today Goats and regret Open up to someone today who is a trusted friend and someone you There’s no going back now Pisces. You’ve made up your mind and it afterwards. It’s not like you to exaggerate or push something can be you with. It’s a good day to share with the planets lined up in it’s vital that you stick to your plan and are proactive with your life through which you don’t believe in. your spiritual zone. and future at this time. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

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Out and About

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

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Generosity (11) 2. Employ (3) 9. Poem (3) 3. Sugar coating (5) 10. Powerlessness (9) 4. Challenge (6) 11. Fetch (5) 5. Captivate (7) 13. Decorate (7) 6. State (9) 14. Surplus (6) 7. Betray (6-5) 16. Associated (6) 8. System (11) 18. Habitual (7) 12. Comprehensive (9) 19. Board (5) 15. Harden (7) 20. Miser (9) 17. Plan (6) 21. Silence (3) 19. Flower part (5) 22. Insignificant (11) 21. Fuel (3)

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ACROSS DOWN 1. Where to find the aces and kings 2. Novel will appear in nine weeks (3) well looked after! (2,4,5) 3. Hold forth when there’s nothing to grumble 9. Pull in the direction of the west (3) at! (5) 10. Pact made by great men about 4. Concerned with the back roads misused by an the end of the battle (9) inexperienced 11. Bridal path (5) driver (6) 13. Provoked to use a rod 5. Expert to note change in organic compound (7) indiscriminately (7) 6. Gets ready for the masquerade - with hemlines Yesterday’s Solutions 14. Set a problem after divorcee is to raised? (7,2) make a revelation (6) 7. Seeming to be linked with neat arrangement for QUICK CRYPTIC 16. Add some piquancy to the time source of motive of year (6) power (5-6) Across: 1 Else; 3 Christen; 9 Concern; 10 Across: 1 Pick; 3 Spy glass; 9 Learned; 10 Often; 18. Farewell to a bargain, we hear! 8. Guards tents when the carnival gets out of Mimic; 11 Amelioration; 13 Greedy; 15 Ablaze; 17 11 Imprecations; 13 Turtle; 15 Aghast; 17 Rough (4-3) order (8,3) Scornfulness; 20 Acute; 21 Artisan; 22 Electors; diamond; 20 Crown; 21 Pension; 22 Dispense; 19. Records bands (5) 12. One who follows a team to drink strong liquor 23 Deal. 23 Pets. 20. Mixture I turn into food (9) (9) 21. Tailless ibex in Portuguese 15. Beneath the citrus tree it’s really splendid (7) Down: 1 Exchange; 2 Singe; 4 Hungry; Down: 1 Palliate; 2 Clamp; 4 Pedlar; 5 Growing territory (3) 17. What planners make of French token (6) 5 Immutability; 6 Tombola; 7 Nick; 8 pains; 6 Antenna; 7 Send; 8 Intelligence; 12 22. See fan ready to become quite 19. Use a certain amount of paint in getting a Bewilderment; 12 Personal; 14 Exclude; 16 Affair; Students; 14 Riotous; 16 Adopts; 18 Opine; 19 relaxed (4,3,4) shade (5) 18 Ensue; 19 Cane. Acid. 21. Almost cut the cackle! (3) 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY Apple moves ahead with the new Macbook Pro options when you are in, say, a browser and a word processor. Third party software techknow beat companies though will have to implement their by Bilal Iqbal own Touch Bar functionality, which may take some time. The Touch ID works as it does on the iPhone. You can simply place your fi nger on he new Macbook Pros from Apple it to unlock the laptop, which can be much more that were announced last week are convenient than physically typing a password. the fi rst major design update to the Making the laptops so thin also required a series in four years. switch to a diff erent keyboard design. Apple Some rumours — such as the says the Macbook Pros come with the second TTouch Bar on top of the keyboard — were true, generation of the butterfl y keyboard that the while others — such as the switch to an entire company debuted on its Macbook lines in 2015. OLED screen — did not come to pass. People People have had mixed response to the original have had mixed response to the unveiling, with butterfl y keyboard, but with an improved feel, some praising the design choices while others it should be a matter of days before you are used not quite excited about the prospect of having to the new keyboard feel. Some reviewers have to need adaptors and dongles to make virtually even come to prefer the typing experience on all of their legacy accessories work with the this new keyboard. machines. But there are compromises that have been As before, the Pro comes in two sizes: a 13.3 made, compromises that may not have been inch model and a 15.6 inch model. The bigger essential. Connectivity is where the Pros get the model uses the faster four-core Intel Core i7 most controversial, abandoning all legacy ports processor. Even though Intel has announced in favour of the new USB-C type thunderbolt its seventh generation of the Core processors, The new Macbook Pro also comes in Space Grey colour option. ports. The entry level 13.3 inch Macbook Pro, the powerful quad-core variants — such as the which the company intends as a replacement one used in 15.6 inch Macbook Pro — will not for the now-outdated Macbook Air, will come be available until 2017. The bigger Macbook with just two such ports (this model also skips Pro thus understandably comes with a sixth on the Touch Bar and Touch ID). Other models generation Core i7 processor. Curiously though, in the lineup come up with four ports, but all the smaller Pros that use dual-core variants are of the USB-C type. This means that you will of Intel notebook processors also come with have to use adaptors for just about every legacy sixth generation chipsets. Perhaps the need for connection. You don’t get anything else — no consistency was more important to Apple than card reader, no HDMI port, no USB 3.0 port, the speed bump that the seventh generation of which means you will have to rely on adapters Core processors bring over the sixth generation. for these. Apple is also not including any The outgoing models ran on the fi fth generation adapters in the box, and buying each adapter Core processors. from Apple can cost a pretty penny — you Moving on, there is much to like and admire may be looking at up to 200 dollars’ worth of in the new Macbook Pros. Both models are adapters to make the new Macbook Pro work thinner and compacter than their previous with your peripherals. Thankfully the laptop versions. The 13.3 inch model is 17% thinner does come with a 3.5mm audio jack. and has about 23% less volume than the The new models also bring with them a outgoing Macbook Pro. The larger 15.6 inch bump in the list pricing over the older models. model is 14% thinner, with about 20% less The lineup starts with the basic 13.3 inch volume than the previous model. Despite their Promotional material showing the side profiles of the two Macbook Pros. Macbook Pro, which the company intends as smaller footprints, both models off er the same a replacement for the Air. To get the Touch Bar claimed battery lives as their predecessors — introduced the Force Touch technology in its bigger than before: the smaller Pro comes with and Touch ID, you will have to shell out another 10 hours. Apple generally does very well the iPhone 7, doing away with a physical home a trackpad that is 46% larger than before, while 300 dollars, which will also net you the two battery life on its laptops, and if initial reviews button. The technology instead relies on a the bigger Pro comes with a trackpad that is additional USB C type ports. Prices for the 15.6 are anything to go by, the latest Pros are no haptic feedback engine to simulate a button twice as large. inch Macbook Pro start at USD1,999 with the exception. Laptop Mag, in its review of the press. It is impressive in that you are convinced Two big talking points in this edition of Intel Iris graphics. For upgraded graphics, the 13.3 inch Macbook Pro, found that it lasted into thinking that you are actually pressing a the Pro are the Touch Bar and Touch ID. The model with Radeon Pro 450 will set you back more than 12 hours in its web surfi ng test, even physical button. The Force Touch trackpad in Touch Bar is simply an OLED touch screen USD2,399 starting. slightly besting the older model. the new Macbooks promises to deliver a more that replaces the function keys on the outgoing Apple’s trackpads traditionally perform very consistent button-press feel to the user; and model. But this new implementation allows well, and the company is promising to take with the much bigger trackpads on the new the laptop to display diff erent keys and options  The author may be contacted at its trackpads to the next level with the move models, this might not have been possible with based on the software that you are currently [email protected] to Force Touch. For the uninitiated, Apple the older design. The trackpads are signifi cantly running. So you will be presented diff erent or followed on at @tknobeat

Tech News and is priced at USD79. Initially off ering varying pre-order bundles, S2 smartwatch is close to release. It Huawei Honor S1 Daydream View VR the Daydream View VR will be but it seems that the headset will has already gone on preorder in the Huawei may be preparing a lower Google will release its recently- supported only by the two Pixels, not arrive in Qatar with the Bang US and other European countries cost Honor-branded smartwatch. announced Daydream View VR but support from more phones in & Olufsen H3 earbuds. The H3 and is expected to be released A leaked image shows the rather on November 10. The company future is likely. earbuds normally retail for USD150 around the mid of November. youthful looking smartwatch with announced the headset along with and is being bundled with the phone Expect a price of around USD350. an E-Ink display. E-Ink displays are its Pixel and Pixel XL phones on LG V20 in Qatar in multiple international markets Samsung’s latest smartwatch is normally used in electronic book October 4. The two phones are LG has started advertising its to highlight the Quad DAC that has both bigger and heavier than the readers, have so far come in black already on sale and the VR headset latest large screen phone as ‘coming been built into the phone. outgoing model and promises up to and white, and consume battery will join them next week globally. soon’ in Qatar. This means that 4 days of battery life, up from Gear only when the screen changes. The It will be available in three colours the phone could be available as Samsung Gear S3 S2’s 2-3 days of advertised battery leaked images show an emphasis on — Snow, Slate and Crimson — early as this weekend. Retailers are Samsung’s successor to its Gear life. health and activity monitoring. Thursday, November 3, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Acting is like creating magic: Cumberbatch is no one who can teach you how to be acting in such a film? He said that not all By Natalia Ningthoujam a superhero. It’s an acting exercise,” scenes were only about CGI. “The magical Cumberbatch said in reply to a question mystery tour and some of the dimensional by IANS in a select media interaction. stuff was, but not ... Not all scar-nominee Benedict “I had a great team helping me. So, it the interiors. There were fantastic sets,” Cumberbatch, who plays a was fun. But who knows? Maybe, one day he added. surgeon-turned-sorcerer in future some magicians might come and Cumberbatch said that even when they vested with powerful magical we will have a chat. But I don’t profess to used green screen elements, he knew the powers and skills in Doctor having any actual skills as a magician ... context and so he never felt completely OStrange, has compared magic with acting. like acting, it’s about making what you at a loss. “There is no helmet or a mask. He says it’s all about making what you watch seem possible, even though it is When they designed complex sequences, watch seem possible, even though it is not. impossible, and there are ways of doing they had my face featured in the Doctor Stephen Strange, his character that,” he added. animation and I was there for all of those in Marvel Studios’ forthcoming film, was The Sherlock star said that he has been moments in live action form. I am not a celebrated but arrogant surgeon until an practising meditation since he was 19. spinning webs like Spider-Man and doing accident costs him his medical skills and “Have I done it every day? No. I haven’t the impossible. Some were impossible, career. In an attempt to restore his talents, because of my work or losing sight of but thanks to the wire work, it made he travels the world until he encounters how important it is,” said the actor, now things look possible. The Ancient One, the enigmatic teacher 40. He said it was important to build his For the action sequences, he did a lot who offers to teach him the ways of the character in the action-adventure. “The of training, causing injuries. “I broke my Mystic Arts. whole film is on the premise of the power toe. There were arm and neck issues from One of the inspirations for his character of the mind – how the power of mind stunt and wire work. But we were well was the radio show Chandu the Magician, can change reality. We are talking about looked after. I naturally have tight hips which featured a magician who learned a superhero film with magical elements,” and flat feet. So, it was difficult to kick. magic in . Did he get a chance to get said Cumberbatch. I tried to build an arch in my feet. I did trained by Indian yogis? The Scott Derrickson directorial exercises,” he said. “It would have taken me little longer transitions from one reality to another Also starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel than I had to do this film, had I trained and into two, three, four dimensional McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads with the yogis. We didn’t do that, but we worlds and beyond. And to present that, Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton, Doctor practised mindfulness and meditation. they have used computer-generated Strange will hit screens on November 4. CASTING A SPELL: Benedict Cumberbatch It is a superhero film after all. There imagery (CGI) in abundance. How was it – IANS

Aishwarya is a director’s actor: Omung Kumar screen, we saw her as a character and Kumar said: “Even after becoming such not as a glamorous diva,” Kumar told a huge star, she is extremely hard working Filmmaker Omung Kumar has praised IANS. and a hardcore professional. She does the acting skills of former Miss World After clinching the Miss World crown not just work in a fi lm, she collaborates , who turned in 1994, Aishwarya starred in many hit with the director of the fi lm. She is very 43 this week, and also said that she is a fi lms like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, co-operative by nature, and that is why I director’s actor. Taal and Dhoom:2. share a very good bond with Aishwarya.” “She is a good actress ... but she is Kumar said that “after the release of “During our shooting of Sarbjit, she a director’s actor. So, she can mould ‘Sarbjit’ (2016), people have changed didn’t even use mobile phone on set. herself completely for the character. their perception about her as an That’s her dedication level. I wish her a When we decided to cast her as Dalbir actress”. very happy birthday and wish to see her Kaur for Sarbjit, she proved that and on What makes her so special? growing as an artiste,” he added. – IANS

Anushka shares a special equation with Shah Rukh

Actress says she shares a very special equation with JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY: Lisa Haydon as the superstar was her fi rst hero. After making her debut in Lisa Haydon excited to feature in web series in 2008 with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opposite SRK, she went on to star Actress Lisa Haydon, who is all set to be seen in The with him in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. And soon, Trip, says she is excited to be a part of the web series. they will recreate the magic on the big “Very excited to be a part of The Trip. It’s my fi rst fi ction screen with Imtiaz Ali’s The Ring. series on the web with bindass channel. Love the story. Anushka told IANS: “It’s our third fi lm Looking forward to shooting,” Lisa said in a statement. together. I share a very special equation The Trip is a coming-of-age story of four friends, who with him because he was my fi rst actor. go on a road trip and realise their friendship through I am very comfortable with Shah Rukh. HIT PARADE: Anushka Sharma, left, and Shah Rukh Khan. the journey. The road trip is a part of one of the friends’ Imtiaz is someone whom I’ve always bachelorette celebrations. As they set off on this journey, wanted to work with. Jab We Met is the risk to invest money in a fi lm. She said: not a liability on it. You are not taking too there comes an emotional roller coaster that establishes reason why I have become an actress.” “It’s diffi cult. It’s a big risk. You know it’s much money. You have to fi nd means to the relationships that they share with one another and “To work with the same director, is a not a money generating thing for you, save money so that the project doesn’t with their own self. great feeling. It’s been a good experience especially when you are a new producer. get aff ected.” “Like the name suggests, it’s based on an all girls trip and it’s a love story,” she added. So, for me and my brother it’s just to put Directed by debutante Anshai Lal, with four friends as they embark on a journey together,” The actress is also producing her the project together.” Phillauri features Anushka Sharma, Diljit said the actress, who has worked in fi lms like Queen, second fi lm Phillauri. She says it’s a big “If you are an actor yourself, you are Dosanjh and Suraj Sharma. – IANS Housefull 3 and Aisha. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, November 3, 2016 COMMUNITY Doha Malayalees ring in 60th birthday of Kerala To mark the occasion, Friends Cultural Centre organises a cultural programme, attended by prominent members of the community. By Umer Nangiana

TURNING 60: Ambassador of India P Kumaran speaking on the occasion of Kerala Piravi at an event organised by Friends Cultural Centre.

large number of expatriates from Keralite community and asked them to keep up tourism and investment in India especially the state,” he added. the Indian state of Kerala gathered the good work and add to the reputation of their using Kerala as the best destination for Abdul Gaff ar, managing director of Orchid to celebrate the 60th Formation country. “Everyone I have met in the leadership ayurveda and wellness programmes. International and Jossy Mathai, managing Day (Kerala Piravi). Indian here, all the way from HH the Emir to the The ambassador also urged the community director of Quality Lab gave away prizes to the Ambassador P Kumaran was the cabinet ministers, everyone has uniformly members to support other members from students and teachers who performed various Achief guest at the programme organised by thanked us for the support given by the Indian their community who faced any diffi culties cultural items. Friends Cultural Centre (FCC) on November 1. community in the growth and development of here. He cautioned the community about Explaining the importance of the day, The state of Kerala was created on November Qatar,” the ambassador told the audience. the exploitation and cheating related to Media Plus CEO Amanulla Vadakkangara told 1, 1956, and the date is therefore known as The Keralite community, he added, has recruitment. The ambassador urged the Community that a year-long campaign was Kerala Piravi Dinam. Malayalees around the played a very important role in building this community to promote Pravasi Bharatiya launched in Kerala this year in which all aspects world celebrate November 1 as Kerala Piravi, reputation. A large share of this credit should go Divas scheduled for January 2017 with their of the overall development of the state would be which in Malayalam means ‘birthday of Kerala’. the Malayalee community in Qatar. participation. taken care of. The southernmost state of India, Kerala was “India is like a beautiful garden. Kerala is In the programme organised jointly “The focus of the campaign will be on formed long after Indian independence on like one section of that garden. And to keep by FCC and Media Plus, ICC president diff erent development sectors from agriculture, August 15, 1947. Prior to that date, the region our section of the garden beautiful, we should K Gireesh Kumar, IBPN president K M healthcare, education and infrastructure was three independent provinces of Malabar, also contribute to the larger beauty of the Varghese, INCAS president K K Usman, Dr development. The campaign will ensure that Cochin and Travancore. country that is the larger garden,” elaborated K M Shafi Haji (KMCC) , K T Abdul Rahiman every child goes to school and every person in A cultural programme was presented at the Ambassador Kumaran. (IIA), Shamseer Arikkulam (Samskriti) the state has access to healthcare facilities for occasion. Teachers from Bhavan’s Public School He urged all Indians living in Qatar to Aneesurahman (Cultural Forum) Shukkur instance,” said Vadakkangara. — Shiju, Muhammed Swalah and Vijeesh — connect with the mission using social media Kinalur, Usman Muhammed and C K Rahel “The eff orts will focus on the point that the entertained the gathering with folk music while and the embassy website so they can reach out also spoke on the occasion. results of development in Kerala are delivered to Akshaja, a student of the school, presented a to all the Indians in Qatar in all ways possible. Habeeburahman Kizhissery, the executive everyone in the state, and are not just limited to Malayalam poem. “I would specifi cally request you to do what director of FCC, delivered the keynote address. a few,” he added. A thematic song presented by the students of you can to promote tourism and investment in He underlined the importance of retaining Vadakkangara said directly or indirectly Shantiniketan Indian School Sanooja Sulaiman, Kerala. You should do what you can to promote communal harmony and values in the society Keralite expatriates living in the Gulf countries Sana Sulaiman and Naja Hameed was another Kerala as destination that can off er good value to ensure peaceful existence and fraternity were contributing towards the development highlight of the event. for money and unique experiences,” added the between various communities in the state. of the state. And more than 300,000 Keralites Speaking at the occasion, Kumaran lauded ambassador. “Unless we initiate a change in the trends and living in Qatar were also contributing their the “commendable strides” made by the He also asked the community to promote course of the society there can be no change in share, he added.

Akshaja, a student from Bhavan’s Public School, reciting a poetry at the event. Shantiniketan School students performing at the programme.