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Ticket to fame?

Kamala Harris’ relationship with Indian-American community sets up a tentalising prospect of a presidential run. P4-5

COVER STORY

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The importance of being Ten best songs of 2018, from Carly Taimur Ali Khan. Rae Jepsen to Childish Gambino. Page 14 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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Bumblebee fi nds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. DIRECTION: Travis Knight Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to fi nd her place CAST: Hailee Steinfeld, Dylan O’Brien, Justin Theroux in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. SYNOPSIS: On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Antariksham 9000 Kmph an old satellite from , Mihira, are he now teaches science at a government DIRECTION: Sankalp Reddy lost with the potential for it to wreak school. He’s brought in to fi x the satellite CAST: Srinivas Avasarala, Raja havoc with communications worldwide. but is that the only reason he agrees to Chembolu, Aditi Rao Hydari Astronaut Dev’s (Varun Tej) life was come back? SYNOPSIS: The co-ordinates of turned upside down fi ve years ago and THEATRE: Landmark ote Unquo u te Q “Wonder The Mall Cinema (1): Landmark Cinema (3): is the feeling of the Zero (2D) 2pm; Zero (2D) Zero (2D) 3pm; Aquaman philosopher, and philosophy 5pm; Zero (2D) 8pm; Zero (2D) 6pm; Maari 2 (Tamil) (2D) 11pm. begins in wonder.” (2D) 9pm; Maari 2 (Tamil) 8:30pm; Maari 2 (Tamil) The Mall Cinema (2): 11:30pm. 11pm. Spider-Man: Into The Landmark Cinema (1): Royal Plaza Cinema — Plato Spider-Verse (2D) 2:15pm; Spider-Man: Into The Palace (1): Maari 2 (Tamil) 4:30pm; Spider-VersE (2D) 2:15pm; Bumblebee (3D) 2:30pm; Bumblebee (2D) 7pm; Bumblebee (2D) 4:15pm; Zero (2D) 5pm; Zero (2D) Bumblebee (2D) 9:15pm; Bumblebee (2D) 6:30pm; 8pm; Zero (2D) 11pm. Aquaman (2D) 11:30pm. Aquaman (2D) 8:45pm; Royal Plaza Cinema Community Editor The Mall Cinema (3): Bumblebee (2D) 11:15pm. Palace (2): Kamran Rehmat Padi Padi Leche Manasu Landmark Cinema (2): Maari 2 (Tamil) 3pm; e-mail: [email protected] (Telugu) 2:15pm; Anchor’s Maari 2 (Tamil) 2:30pm; Aquaman (2D) 5:30pm; Telephone: 44466405 Up (2D) 5pm; Aquaman Zero (2D) 5pm; Zero (2D) Bumblebee (2D) 8pm; Fax: 44350474 (2D) 6:30pm; Aquaman 8pm; Zero (2D) 11pm. Maari 2 (Tamil) 11pm. Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

Doha Triathlon 2019 for both individuals and team relays. WHERE: Museum of Islamic Art Another choice is the Super Sprint which WHEN: February 8 is only for individuals and open for both Doha Triathlon has opened registration adults and kids aged between 13-15 years for its third edition. Those wishing to old. Also, a kids’ duathlon was introduced participate in the event can visit www. this year for two age groups 7-9 and 10-12 doha-triathlon.com to register in either the years old to allow all family members to Olympic or Sprint which offers registration enjoy the event.

EVENTS Heritage Library’s Permanent Exhibition Katara Beach - School Students WHERE: Qatar National Library WHERE: Katara WHEN: Ongoing till December 31 WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 9am – 8pm TIME: 9am – 12pm The exhibition displays around 400 items By participating in the programme of from the QNL Heritage Library collection ‘Our culture is a school’, Katara Beach that illustrate the spread and evolution emphasises the Qatari marine tradition of ideas throughout the Arab and Islamic and introduces to students the meaning of world, as well as document interactions Dasha, Al Qafal and various type of pearls. between Arabs and the West over the past The students will discover all details of the several centuries. The exhibition features Fath Al-Khair journey. books, manuscripts, historical photographs maps, globes and travellers’ instruments that tell the story of Qatar, along with the history of science, literature, writing, travel in the region, and much more. Arabic Calligraphy Workshop performing artsinstitution and a one stop WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday solution for adults as well as children TIME: 6pm looking to explore their talents in various Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic Come and learn the artistic practice of Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, Music and Arts Atelier. contemporary and dance forms. The lessons will take place every For details, call 33897609. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For more information, contact Dance and Instrument Classes The Colour Run [email protected] WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf WHERE: QNCC Times Building WHEN: January 26 WHEN: Wednesday – Monday TIME: 8:30am Learn the movements of dance styles Celebrate the hero in you in a realm in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the where nothing is impossible and you are musical instruments such as Piano, , unstoppable. Soar to new heights in the all- Keyboard for adults as well kids and move Ballet Lessons new Super Zone and suit up in gear fit for in the world of music. For details, contact WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier only the most super of heroes as you collect 66523871/ 31326749. WHEN: Ongoing your medal at the Finish Line! 2019 will TIME: 4pm – 8pm also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open For more info e-mail at registration@ at 7am on January 26, with our first Color atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. Runners setting off at 8.30am.

After School Activities WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Music and arts Activities for students taking place after they finish their day in school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 years old after school hours.

Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club association with Qatar Sports For All Hobby Classes WHERE: Losail Circuit Federation, invites all cyclists, runners WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al WHEN: Ongoing and walkers to train under the floodlights Hilal Focus Medical Centre TIME: 5pm of Losail International Circuit every WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Losail Circuit Sports Club, in Wednesdays. Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Queen of diversity Kamala Devi Harris, of California, is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who was born in India, and Donald Harris, born in Jamaica. The senator identifies as both African-American and South Asian-American — a background that opens doors with a diverse set of voters

ANTICIPATION: Among Indian-Americans, is well-positioned to claim something of a hometown advantage should she run for president, a decision she has said she will make over the holidays.

donor who frequently supports By Katie Glueck Indian-American candidates and “absolutely” would back Harris. “She She’s a woman, will create a new game if she becomes ndian-American publications president.” she’s African- write about her regularly. Harris, of California, is the Her fi rst name means “lotus” daughter of Shyamala Gopalan American and in Sanskrit. She takes pride Harris, who was born in India, and the child of in grinding her own Indian Donald Harris, born in Jamaica. spices.I And she has been known to The senator identifi es as both immigrants, and reference slogans that were used by African-American and South Indian independence fi ghters like her Asian-American, according to her so much of those grandfather. Senate website, which notes that she If Kamala Devi Harris runs for is the country’s fi rst South Asian- communities president, the Democratic senator American senator — a background now seek a voice is poised to be championed by that opens doors with a diverse set Indian-Americans, a constituency of voters. with signifi cant representation in the “She’s a woman, she’s African- donor community, growing numbers American and the child of — Jay Chaudhuri, of political activists and candidates — immigrants, and so much of those and a sizeable presence in states that communities now seek a voice,” North Carolina will play key roles in the Democratic said North Carolina state Senator state senator primary, from California to Texas. Jay Chaudhuri. “In many ways she “She will change the game embodies all of those communities.” ‘ if she runs for president,” said Among Indian-Americans, ’ Anurag Varma, a Democratic Harris is well-positioned to claim Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY something of a hometown advantage do so,” said Raj Goyle, the co-founder should she run for president, a and chair of Impact and a former decision she has said she will make state representative from Kansas. over the holidays. In a crowded Added Chaudhuri, “I would say Democratic fi eld where more than the community has some awareness 20 candidates may be running of it, but as she decides to raise her and dividing up the vote, that’s profi le even more, I would think more an edge — even with a relatively Indian-Americans would catch on. small community — that could be A large source of information for a relevant in primary contests from fair number of Indian-Americans Florida to North Carolina to Virginia, will come from the national Indian- and certainly in her home state of American publications. Senator California. Harris gets pretty consistent coverage “There’s obviously a lot of in national Indian-American enthusiasm for Senator Harris if publications.” she decides to run,” said Gautam Indeed, outlets like India Raghavan, the outgoing executive Abroad and India-West cover her director of the Indian American aggressively, writing up everything Impact Project and Fund, an initiative from her book deal to her wedding that promotes Indian-American details and reporting on speeches she political participation and Indian- has given to the Indian-American American leaders through a nonprofi t community that don’t typically and a separate PAC. receive mainstream coverage. “The fi rst time there’s a viable And her name alone might also Indian-American for president is a give her a boost. pretty big deal. Generally there’s a lot “It’s a very typical Indian name,” of enthusiasm for her, for her story,” said Sanjay Puri, chair of the US- he said. India Political Action Committee. Raghavan is also the incoming “So with a name like, obviously, chief of staff to Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Kamala, there’s a high level of the co-chair of the Progressive recognition.” Caucus. Jayapal’s family, like Harris’s, Certainly, noted Raghavan, the is originally from . Indian-American community is “Somehow our families know hardly monolithic. Other potential each other,” Jayapal said at a recent Democratic presidential candidates, Impact conference for Indian- including Biden and New Jersey Sen. American women, speaking onstage Cory Booker, have longstanding with Harris’s niece, . “I ties, and Booker joined Harris in mean, this is how it is.” addressing the Impact Summit. “Of course they do,” Meena Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, Harris, an activist and entrepreneur, the fi rst Hindu in Congress, has also responded as the crowd laughed. been conducting outreach to some Kamala Harris grew up visiting donors and leaders in the Indian- her grandparents in India “every two American community for a possible years, at least,” she said at another presidential run. Impact summit over the summer, “I’m very positively inclined” detailing the walks she would take toward Harris, “but Tulsi is another with her grandfather and his friends, one that is also kind of approaching who had been active in India’s the community,” said M R independence movement. Rangaswami, a frequent Democratic “There I would be, this young donor and Indian-American activist girl holding my grandfather’s hand, who has donated to Harris in the walking with them as they would DOWN MEMORY LANE: Baby Kamala Harris with her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who emigrated from past. debate and discuss with incredible India to study at Berkeley in the Sixties. “Hindu-Americans might be very passion the importance of a interested in a Tulsi Gabbard, but democracy,” she said. of Harris, while 20 percent had never publicly, I think that love would be at especially high rates compared to then there will be another signifi cant “As I refl ect on these moments,” heard of her, 10 percent didn’t know returned in the form of activists’ other Asian-American communities, portion that likes Kamala Harris, she continued, “I know those were and 16 percent had an unfavourable support, campaign contribution the data found. too,” he said. “So it’s not going to be the earliest moments that I formed view. Several other potential support, you have a lot of prominent “She can’t take Indian-American one where initially there’s going to my perspective and philosophy about Democratic presidential candidates Indian-Americans in party support for granted,” he cautioned. be coalescing around one candidate, what a democracy should and can had a higher favourability rating, activist positions,” said Karthick Yet many Indian-American donors that’s what I’m sensing. But again, be.” including former Vice President Ramakrishnan, the director of AAPI and activists are eager to embrace all things could change if one of them Harris can plainly discuss Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders Data, a group that focuses on Asian- her, and expect that if she enters the doesn’t run.” her personal connections to the and Senator Elizabeth Warren — Americans and Pacifi c Islanders and , her family story would rapidly Meantime, Harris spent much of community — but nationally, in perhaps, in part, a refl ection of name was heavily involved in the survey. become known to the national her midterms cycle helping other addition to her professional resume, identifi cation, but also a sign that Ramakrishnan estimated community, yielding opportunities candidates — in particular, women of she is often better-known as the Harris would have some introducing that there were about 1.2 million in donor networks and key primary colour. And she hit the campaign trail second African-American female of herself to do even among Asian- registered Indian-American voters states. with several of the highest-profi le senator in history (the fi rst Asian- Americans should she run for in 2016, and said it’s likely that that “She is most known to the Indian- African-American candidates of American elected to the Senate was president. number hits 1.4 million in 2020. American community in California the cycle, including Stacey Abrams Hiram Fong of Hawaii). “If she showed more love for That’s a relatively small number, but word is spreading quickly to other in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in “My Indian mother knew she was the Indian-American community but Indian-Americans tend to vote cities and states and will continue to Florida. raising two black daughters,” Harris, She also appeared with Indian- who is a Christian and is a graduate American candidates like Anita of the historically black Howard Malik and Hiral Tipirneni, two House University, told the Los Angeles “I don’t think there’s like a blank candidates who ran unsuccessfully in Times in 2015. “But that’s not to the stamp of approval from the Indian- Arizona. exclusion of who I am in terms of my In an interview, Tipirneni stressed Indian heritage.” American community. But there’s that, as with any other constituency, Her offi ce declined an interview the Indian-American community for this story. a lot of pride — don’t get me wrong. doesn’t vote on shared identity alone. Harris was elected in 2016, and “I don’t think there’s like a blank certainly, she doesn’t yet have a lock There’s a lot of pride when an stamp of approval from the Indian- on the Indian-American community. Indian-American woman makes American community,” she said. The Asian American Voter Survey, But “there’s a lot of pride — don’t a poll of around 1,300 registered such progress” get me wrong. There’s a lot of pride Asian-American voters, found when an Indian-American woman this fall that 52 percent of Indian- — Hiral Tipirneni, ex-House candidate makes such progress.” — McClatchy Americans had a favourable opinion Washington Bureau/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY MES celebrates Qatar National Day

MES Indian School recently marked Qatar National Day celebrations at Lusail Handball Stadium. highlighting Qatar’s self-reliance and its journey and development for 2030. Hameeda Kadar, Some 550 students of MES participated in the cultural extravaganza event, including cultural Principal of MES, received the memento and a certificate on behalf of MES from off icials of the parade, thematic shows and songs. Around 300 students of MES participated in the parade event for eff ective participation.

BPS inaugurates its Literary Club

Birla Public School (BPS) recently organised a talent show and inaugurated its Literary Club The students of Grade-VI presented a puppet show highlighting about mobile addiction. ‘The Wings of Literature’ for the students of Grade VI-X. The event was attended by the school Shaymanthi Bhowmik, a student of Grade-IX, presented the song Hello, originally sung by management, including Bhavana and Rajesh Pillai, Vice Principals of BPS, along with the heads Adele. A play ‘Twist of Tales’, directed by the students of Grade IX-X, was also part of the of various departments and headmistress. event, which was followed by a humorous speech by Sia Prasad and Fatma Sayed, students Bhoomi Naidu, a student of Grade IX, welcomed the gathering, which was followed by a of Grade X. presentation of the scene from Merchant of Venice by the students of Grade VIII. Hannah Spurgeon, a student of Grade VIII, was awarded a book on better speaking skills. Yuvikhaa Reddy, a student of Grade X, while speaking on the occasion highlighted the While addressing the gathering, Lakshmi Devi, Head of English Department BPS, encouraged influence of literature in moulding the personality of the students. The event also featured a the students to constantly develop reading standards and exploit their creative talent. Faizah choral performance by the students of Grade VI. An interactive session ‘Know your language’ Nazreen, a student of Grade IX, and Lea Mathews, a student of Grade VII, also spoke on the was also conducted by the students of Grade VII. occasion. Subhasini, a student of Grade IX, proposed a vote of thanks. Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY KIS honours Voice of Nepal’s winner

Kaski Ideal Society – Qatar (KIS) recently felicitated CD Bijaya Adhikari, the winner of the Voice of Nepal, reality contest. Bijaya was announced as the winner of the show by the general public voting. Bishwobandhu Thapa, President of KIS, said it was a proud moment for KIS. Speaking on the occasion, CD Bijaya Adhikari said. “This is the biggest achievement in my singing career. This is just the beginning, I want to create and sing music throughout my life. I thank all the people who voted for me and achieve this title.”

– Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam PMG marks Qatar National Day celebrations

The Punjab Musical Group (PMG) recently hosted a music gala as part of Qatar National Day local singers who performed at the event, included Ustad Tanvir Khan, Kurban Ali Khan, Habib celebrations. Chaudhary Pervaiz Iqbal and Mohammed Jamil Sharif were the chief guests at the Ali Khan and Taukir Khan. The event was anchored by Shahida Murtaza, anchor and artiste at event. The event was attended by over 2,000 people along with PMG members, including Attiq Pakistan Television. The performances were followed by a cake cutting ceremony and a dinner Rasheed, Aamir Butt and Sheraz Ali Khan. reception. PMG Chief Executive Nazakat Ali Khan, who is himself a fine tabla exponent, also The highlight of the show was the performance by melodious Pakistani singer Assad Abbas, who performed at the event. The event was sponsored by Gulf Reinforcement Steel Co WLL and Habib has been trained by the Pakistani maestro and qawwal Late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Other Qatar International Exchange.

QISF celebrates Qatar DPS-MIS organises class trip

National Day DPS-Modern Indian School recently organised a class trip skipping and badminton. The visit motivated the students for the students of Grade V to Al Bidda Park. The students to take of the environment and maintain cleanliness played various games, including kho-kho game, rope around them. Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) recently bagged second position in thematic march past organised to mark the Qatar National Day celebrations. The event was organised by the Community Outreach Initiative of the Ministry of Interior at Asian Town. QISF also presented a traditional performance at the event. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY TRA Disney World fanatics try to tackle Luck must fall your way to reach and ride all 46 open attractions at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, writes Gabrielle Russon

POINT OF MEET: All Parkeology Challengers gather at the Cinderella Castle.

hane Lindsay and Kristina official Parkeology teams that Wednesday at 6:30am. It is a brisk early and how long each takes Castle. Hawkins know their quest have tried so far since 2014 have 45 degrees. from a speedy roller coaster to the “As a normal guest visiting might be impossible or completed the challenge, which Hawkins, 30, a stay-at-home- Carousel of Progress that lasts Disney,” Tamburo said. “It’s just crazy: Go on every can involve more than 20 miles of mom of four from Clermont, packs more than 20 minutes. probably not No 1 on your list.” ride at Walt Disney walking and running through the us an impressive amount of snacks, The creator of the challenge, But it only runs early in the SWorld’s four theme parks in just one parks, often zigzagging among including energy bars, cheese Lindsay has successfully finished morning, so Hawkins and Lindsay day. them. sticks and Oreos that will taste as it twice. knock it off the list at 7:51am. “There are lots of people who Plenty can go wrong. A torrential good as any French dessert by Ride The idea developed from “Only 45 more to go,” Lindsay are Disney fans,” said friend rain shut down the final two rides No 15 of the day. when Lindsay was a boy living says cheerfully as we hurry to Ted Tamburo, who along with the first time Lindsay attempted “Good luck, seriously, from the in the Midwest when his family Animal Kingdom next. Lindsay runs a website chronicling the challenge in 2013 with bottom of my heart,” says the cab vacationed at Disney for one day They dart from park to park what’s known as the Parkeology Tamburo, who didn’t quit even driver dropping us off. “I’ll be and he crammed in as many rides using cab where a cooler is stashed Challenge. “There’s not many who when he broke his toe that day. thinking of you all day.” as he could. with Gatorade and peanut butter can say they’ve done this.” Once, a herd of stubborn rhinos The odds of finishing, the driver Lindsay is “like a runner and jelly sandwiches. Lindsay and Hawkins realise that parked themselves on the road adds, “are pretty damn low.” wanting to beat his best time,” said Lindsay and Hawkins jog slow luck must fall their way to reach at the Animal Kingdom safari, Yet, everyone’s spirits are high Tamburo, who’s from Chicago. enough to not get yelled at by and ride all 46 open attractions refusing to move for 20 minutes. throughout the day and well into Lindsay’s and Hawkins’ first ride Disney workers. We go single at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, “If you’re a regular guest, it’s the night. Lindsay, 45, a software of the day seems like a surprising file; I follow behind. Their pace Hollywood Studios and Animal amazing,” Lindsay said. “But on developer from Davenport, has a choice. It’s Main Street Vehicles, is steady, darting around double- Kingdom. challenge day, it’s terrible!” head full of Disney statistics. He an old-timey car that putzes along wide strollers and couples holding About 6 percent of the 325 Challenge day starts on a recent has memorised which rides close Main Street USA to the Cinderella hands. Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 AVEL COMMUNITY e all 46 rides in a single, hectic day

HARD LUCK: The Tower of Terror broke down when Shane and Kristina were waiting in the line and were ushered out, having to return again later in the night. DELAY: Expedition Everest looks beautiful, the sun shining down like a beacon, as Shane Lindsay, left, and Kristina Hawkins, right, walk past. Unfortunately, the Animal Kingdom ride was their nemesis. Cold temperatures meant the ride opening was delayed.

CHALLENGE: Expedition Everest is one of nearly 50 rides spread over four theme parks at World Disney World Resort in Florida. Some Disney fans attempt to go on all the rides in one single, hectic day. It’s called the Parkeology LAST RIDE: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was the last ride for the two Disney fans before the park off icially closed at midnight. Challenge.

The morning is full of promise. delay. We follow certain rules, like and Lindsay recognise other Hollywood Studios. rides. It feels like a victory lap of The line at Na’vi River Journey at not asking Disney employees for challengers on the same quest By 6pm, it’s clear we won’t sorts, even though we technically Animal Kingdom is non-existent. special favours and always stay and encourage them. There is finish. We needed a perfect day to have failed the challenge. We land a rare FastPass for Flight together as a team. camaraderie with doing something pull it off, but our list of troubles The roller coaster was our 38th of Passage, a thrilling ride that The game requires that we post crazy like this. We share seats is growing longer. The Tower of ride. We finished all of the rides draws long waits. photos on of every ride we with one, Daryl Amos, on Mission Terror broke down while we waited at Epcot, Animal Kingdom and But the cold brings unexpected successfully encounter. There are Space. in line. We were ushered out, Hollywood Studios and two-thirds trouble. Expedition Everest is shut actually 49 rides in all, but three “It’s a pleasure flying with you,” having to return again later in the of them at the Magic Kingdom. down. There is a weird silence are down for renovations. Amos says when Mission Space night. Disney is closed now; the clock coming from the roller coaster. At Epcot, I feel a wave of is over. Much of the day, Hawkins Hawkins and Lindsay don’t expired on the challenge. Our team We pepper employees with tiredness around lunchtime, six and Lindsay scroll on their relent on the pace. We rush to logged 19 hours on Disney property questions, clues when it will open hours into the challenge. phones, frantically searching for finish strong in the chilly night. and 21 miles of running and if at all. We don’t get answers. Listening to the narrator FastPasses to save time. “This is Lindsay sounds sick and Splash walking. We limp past Cinderella We face a choice: Stay and wait describe how plants are helpful for the unfortunate boring part of the Mountain ride No29 surely didn’t Castle where the dozen or so other an unknown amount of time? Or society makes my eyes heavy on challenge,” Lindsay says. help at the Magic Kingdom. Parkeology Challengers gather. We return to Animal Kingdom later Living with the Land. I don’t have At 3:40pm, we have finished all The water splashing on my share Ibuprofen and stories of ride in the day just to ride the only one time to buy a cup of coffee. I feel nine rides at Epcot, and it’s back to face jolts me in the 50-degree breakdowns and miracle, last- we are missing? Neither option is bad enough asking Hawkins and Animal Kingdom where Everest is temperatures. minute FastPasses. particularly good. Lindsay to stop every few hours for finally running. We reach Seven Dwarfs Mine “I’ll be sad when it’s over,” I had “We are doing fine, guys,” bathroom breaks. In an adrenaline-filled run, Train before the park officially told Hawkins before we reached Hawkins tries to reassure us as we “You are going all day. You’re sweat dripping on our faces even closes at midnight, so we’re our cars at the Animal Kingdom at decide the latter and venture to not stopping,” Hawkins warned me in the cold, we sprint across the allowed to stand in line for one 1:30am. Epcot. beforehand. “You do have chances Animal Kingdom parking lot and final ride. Hawkins smiled at me wickedly. Part of the Parkeology to sit down on rides. And then you then to the roller coaster. I shriek with laughter on the “Well, then, you’ll just have to Challenge means dealing with the go again.” The ride over quickly, we turns, the cold air whipping my try it again,” she said. – Orlando unforeseen, like the Everest ride Several times, Hawkins are back running again, off to face. This is one of my favourite Sentinel/TNS 10 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Calorie label can make you rethink your food choices

ove eating fries, ‘not at all’, 4 as ‘very much’), they cherry cheesecake indicated how likely they would eat or that scrumptious the food. cheeseburger? But you The fi ndings, published in the might resist binging journal PLOS ONE, showed that Lon those after reading the while dieters and non-dieters both calorie content information, say rated calorie-labelled foods as less researchers. appetising, this eff ect was strongest The study showed that seeing among dieters. pictures of food with calorie Dieters may consider calorie information that you might information even when it is otherwise be inclined to eat not only not explicitly present and the made those less appetising, but it presence of health cues can lead to also appeared to change the way healthier food decisions, findings your brain responds to the food. suggested. “Our fi ndings suggest that “In order to motivate people calorie-labelling may alter to make healthier food choices, responses in the brain’s reward policy changes are needed that system when considering food incorporate not only nutritional options,” said co-author Andrea information, including calorie Courtney, postdoctoral student at content, but also a public the in the US. education component which “Moreover, we believe that consumer, including whether or not aged between 18 and 22, including 22 followed by images with calorie reinforces long-term benefi ts of nutritional interventions are likely they diet,” said Courtney. dieters and 20 non-dieters. information and were asked to rate a healthy diet,” noted Kristina to be more successful if they take For the study, the researchers They viewed 180 food images their desire to eat the food. Rapuano, a postdoctoral student at into account the motivation of the included 42 undergraduate students without calorie information On a scale from 1 to 4 (1 meaning Yale University in the US. — IANS

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

Your artistic side likes to mingle with people who are a shade off normal. You’re conscientious where your health is concerned. You’re one This is bound to turn into a silly day if you let it, Gemini. Your best bet You call them eccentric – other people call them crazy! From your of the rare few who exercise and eat nutritious meals. Today you is to give in to the strange patterns at work. Communication seems viewpoint, the crazier the better! You feel such people add interest to might want to expand your repertoire of medical remedies. If you’ve blocked at every turn. You can expect technical diff iculties like phone the lives of anyone they come in contact with. Take a look in the mirror. been struggling to shake a cold or allergy, consider some alternative malfunctions or computer crashes. You and your mate will speak in two You may see that you’re such a person. Your energy and creativity add medicines. They’re moving more into the mainstream. Chinese herbs diff erent languages. No one seems able to get a point across. Don’t fight sparkle to others’ lives. and acupuncture could just be what the New Age doctor ordered! it. Just laugh. All will be normal again tomorrow. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

This isn’t a day to make firm commitments, Cancer, especially You’re so upbeat and optimistic by nature that it’s diff icult for you to You’re usually very good at concentrating and getting your chores concerning relationships. Today’s atmosphere highlights unification and accept certain failures. That may be what you’re thinking today as you done, even when chaos reigns around you. This likely won’t be the case reconciliation, but don’t take this as a sign that you’re now bound for reflect on recent humanitarian eff orts. Try not to take such a short- today. Even you will come under the influence of the erratic. It’s too hard life. Proceed carefully before making any long-term decisions. If you’re sighted attitude. You’re making a diff erence, even though it may not to get much done with all the commotion. Don’t fret about your lack of about to take a big step at work or in your personal life, try to delay your always be apparent. Continue on this path. Ultimately, you will see how productivity. This is one day. Relax and have some fun. Tomorrow you decision until your thoughts are clearer. worthwhile the journey is. can get down to work. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You have strong psychic vision, Libra. Some people might say that The element of water predominates today. You will likely be aware of it There’s a carefree, almost childlike atmosphere to today that suits you you’re prophetic, but your gift is a combination of creativity and by the strong tides of feeling in your household, Scorpio. Some family just fine, Sagittarius. You’ve been working extraordinarily hard lately intuition. You can use this to benefit others, and in fact have often done members may be unhappy. They may need more independence or and need to relax and unwind a bit. This is a day for doing cartwheels so. You’re known for your good advice. Have some restraint today. look to you for more attention and aff ection. It’s hard to strike the right across an open field. You aren’t the only one who feels this way – it’s People are listening closely to what you say. If you advise someone to balance, as you will discover. Do your best to satisfy everyone, making positively contagious. Make the most of this wonderful feeling. This is a do something crazy, they might do it! sure that your own needs don’t get overlooked. day for play not work. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

This is a day for rest and relaxation, Capricorn. Take advantage of the You’re on top of the world today, Aquarius. Enjoy the view! You’re This dreamy day is tailor made to your sensibilities. You may find it hard calm atmosphere to centre yourself and focus on what’s important unstoppable. Friends and family alike revel in your good mood. You’re to focus on the daily issues when you’re caught up in your fantasies. Go in your life. You’ve been going at full speed, and it’s possible that your materially and spiritually generous, and by day’s end people could be ahead and give in to the day’s dreamlike state. Write in your journal or family feels somewhat neglected. Spend some quality time with loved lined up to partake of the bounty. Try to curb your enthusiasm and use spend some time rummaging around in the attic. You’ll be amazed at ones. They miss you and will your company. Other concerns some discretion. It would be better to give more to a worthy few than what you find. Expect to spend hours looking through scrapbooks and come and go, but family is forever. give less to many. reliving your childhood. 12 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

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

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Sudoku

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. A pithy ‘A little honey’ (5,3,5) 2. “Was the compere,” I 8. It’s quite disgusting, but interjected, “that was given Simone is really getting upset the lift” (7) about nothing (7) 3. Doris, heartbroken, is abroad 9. That is later to be converted (3) into a studio (7) 4. It could be the means of 11. Why you shift it back inside making money, which would (6) help (4) 13. Chuck the peg back in: it‘s 5. One that’s passed over in the very short (8) sorting? (4,6) 15. Not a leader, anyhow, though 6. The question is, do we he arrived before the others capture the woman? (5) (5) 7. Had I done wrong including it 16. Possibly the A6; Brown took in the publication? (7) the M1 in (7) 8. Brown poured the gin out. 18. The wave that engulfed the One more than that is too house was a real misfortune much! (6,5) (7) 10. OK once the drought is over? 19. Shows they’re the right (5,2,4) creatures? (5) 12. Forgive and, with a change of 21. A drawing test (3,5) heart, sign (5) Answers 23. The man composed the 14. It’s clear he will surpass the poem in N. Italy (6) others, though past his best Wordsearch Codeword 25. The wrong people are in (4,3,3) anguish (7) 17. Saw the cat going up to (5) 26. I get a cut on making the sale 18. The twit took a wrong turn, (7) going into a very hot spot 28. No demand for ice-cream (3-4) (that’s very neat!) (5-3,5) 20. A crack about the man: an Indian (7) 22. A very good answer to ‘What do you do when you’ve shuffled?’ (5) 24. On the lake, one will tie up (4) 27. About three-quarters of an acre in the park? (3)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Go without 8 Revival Down: 1 Gallons 2 Woomera 3 9 Look out 10 Present 13 Tools 4 Ortolan 5 Trap 6 Miss Oversell 14 Snag 16 Standing 7 Platter 11 Rasped 12 Edge 15 up 20 Rear 22 Rest 24 Area 17 Tee 18 Note 19 Insert Snapdragon 28 Peke 29 21 Ago 22 Request 23 Spot 25 Canoodle 31 Untruth 34 Chattel Prances 26 Godetia 27 Needled 35 Satchel 36 Disregard. 30 Orate 32 Rock 33 Held. 14 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD The importance of being Taimur Ali Khan

domain that Taimur needs constant By Subhash K Jha surveillance. He is no danger of any kind. It’s just that he attracts way too much attention for a child his age. His parents ith due apologies to Aamir, fear their Tim may soon lose his innocence. Shah Rukh and Salman, the Or else, the paparazzi may soon lose biggest Khan superstar of interest in Tim, and move on to another India currently is Taimur star-kid. Ali Khan. Too young to understand how the media WAs he turned all of two on December operates, Taimur may lose all the attention 20, his proud, paparazzi-wary parents overnight without knowing why the whisked him away to Africa, far away from photographers have disappeared. the cameras, which love him the way only We must guard against the child’s first a true star is loved. At two, little Tim (as he heart-beak when he is no more the darling is affectionately called by his father) is fully of the paparazzi. We all know how savagely aware of his best camera angles. He calls Taimur’s parents were trolled for naming out to the paparazzi, who adore him and their son after a cruel invader. Nothing always ensure his comfort before clicking. that the original Taimur did can match What he wears, and the random words the cruelty of the trolls gunning for little that lisp off his lips become the trending Taimur’s parents for their child’s name. topics of the day. And the child loves every I am glad they stuck to their guns. bit of the attention. Imagine if they had re-named him So is Taimur, my most favourite member Tarachand or Timothy. of the Pataudi clan after his grandmother Would he have been as popular? As Tim Sharmila Tagore, the most popular star-kid turns a year older we can only hope that in the world? Tom Cruise’s Suri comes he gets the same attention in the future close. The little girl was followed around that he is getting now. A tall order, I know. by the paparazzi to describe her clothes, Children born with golden spoons often shoes and purse. In no time at all, little Suri IN FOCUS: Taimur Ali Khan, with his parents Kareena Kapoor and , is currently the find that spoon snatched away from their acquired adult mannerisms and turned into biggest Khan superstar of India. mouths. That such a thing can ever happen quite a poseur. to Taimur is heartbreaking, to say the least. In spite of all the media attention, At two, Taimur is a force that the effortlessly lords over the below-five So let’s all think only positive thoughts Taimur remains blissfully uncorrupted. photographers cannot do without. brigade of star-kids. His popularity exceeds for the Golden Nawab. Dear Taimur, Tim, Yes, he loves the flashbulbs and the media According to glam shooters in , a that of ’s son Azad and Shah Timmy, Tim-Tim... may you shine brighter attention, but he does’t strike poses. Not picture of Taimur fetches a higher price Rukh’s AbRam. than both your parents. as yet. than that of . And Taimur Such is his popularity in the public Oops, you already do. – IANS

to discuss issues faced by the fi lm the actor on Twitter saying, hero industry. returns to Twitter is back. Shetty agreed with Mirza, saying “Hero is back on Twitter! Go “Absolutely... I feel when you are Actor Sooraj Pancholi is back on follow him right away...,” tweeted giving importance to women in Twitter after deleting his account Armaan, who sang Main hoon hero every other sector then, we should last year following the controversy tera song for Sooraj’s debut movie give them equal importance in fi lm surrounding his father and actor Hero. industry as well. and actress Sooraj quit Twitter in 2017 after “I think their meeting with Prime . Kangana imposed allegations on Minister Modi was impromptu that Announcing his return on his father for physically abusing is why there wasn’t inclusion of a Twitter, Sooraj tweeted: “Hello her during her initial days in the female member from fi lm industry. everyone. So here’s the fi rst tweet industry. Kangana’s allegations did But I am sure that wasn’t their from my offi cial handle! Feels good not go down well with Sooraj as her conscious decision.” to be back on Twitter! Missed you fans started targetting him and his A few days ago, veteran actor guys.” sister Sana on . landed in a He is now available on Twitter Sooraj and Sana are the children controversy when he termed Indian with username @Sooraj9pancholi. of Aditya and actress . cricket skipper Virat Kohli as the Singer Armaan Malik welcomed – IANS “worst behaved player” as he was involved in a heated argument with CAMPAIGNER: is for equal importance for women in all fields Australian skipper Tim Paine in the of life. ongoing India-Australia Test series. On Tuesday, an 18-member After that statement, few media Women should be given panel, including , outlets quoted Suniel Shetty saying equal importance in fi lm Karan Johar, , Siddharth Virat is an aggressive player and industry, says Shetty Roy Kapur, Ritesh Sidhwani and “I don’t agree with Naseeruddin CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi, met the Shah’s statement.” Actor Suniel Shetty has said Prime Minister to discuss how to Shetty said, “It’s probably one that women should be given equal take the entertainment industry to individual who twists and turns, importance in the fi lm industry like the next stage. edits and presents the quote the in every other working sector in the Recently, Dia Mirza expressed way they want to, that makes the country. her displeasure on twitter asking diff erence. I never made any kind Shetty was interacting with the reason for women’s absence of statement against Naseer bhai the media at the launch of Specta from the Bollywood delegation of (Naseeruddin Shah). I like Virat Eyewear Boutique on Saturday in producers and actors that recently (Kohli) as a cricketer and everyone ACTIVE AGAIN: Sooraj Pancholi deleted his account following the Mumbai. met Prime Minister Narendra Modi has their own opinions. – IANS controversy surrounding his father Aditya Pancholi and Kangana Ranaut. Monday, December 24, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY Ten best songs of 2018, from to Childish Gambino

By Glenn Gamboa

his is an era of major statements and bold opinions and, more often than not, 2018’s most memorable songs managed both. Here’s a look: ENVIRONMENTALIST: Leonardo DiCaprio T10. Carly Rae Jepsen, Party for One founded LDF in 1998. (Schoolboy/Interscope): As irresistible as Call Me Maybe, but told from an in-charge, DiCaprio’s foundation donates adult perspective. $100mn to fi ght climate change 9. , Love It If We Made It (Dirty Hit/Interscope): Matty Healy and friends Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s use the synth-pop of a simpler time to foundation has raised over $100 million for the indict the confusion of the present while fi ght against climate change. still hoping things turn out OK. “...I am pleased to announce $11 million in 8. Superorganism, Everybody Wants new grants across our six programme areas, to Be Famous (Domino): The British bringing the total fi nancial impact of LDF collective’s infectious take on social media to over $100 million,” read a statement from is relatively judgment-free, though it does DiCaprio on the foundation’s website, reports question whether fame is really worth it. metro.co.uk 7. Troye Sivan & Ariana Grande, Dance to The Titanic star has been seen raising This (Capitol): Sweeter than anything on awareness of climate change from time to Grande’s Sweetener, but with just enough time, and his Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation edge to keep its cool. – which he created in 1998 - has completed 20 6. Courtney Barnett, Nameless, Faceless years. (Marathon/ Mom + Pop): The catchy “When I founded LDF 20 years ago, I did so rocker pairs a healthy takedown of Internet based on the simple idea that we could make a trolls with addressing the safety issues ON TOP: Childish Gambino’s This Is America turns the dichotomy of African-American life into real diff erence by directly funding some of the connected to gender inequality. vivid art. most eff ective environmental projects. 5. Kendrick Lamar & SZA, All the Stars “Whether it be individuals, grassroots (Aftermath): The Black Panther anthem 2. David Byrne, Everybody Is Coming heavy message to No. 1 on the pop charts. movements or major nonprofi ts, we wanted to was pretty much just like the movie, a to My House (Todomundo/Nonesuch): Honorable Mention: Carrie focus on getting critical funding to those who crowd-pleaser that sticks to its guns to The world-beat anthem calls to mind Underwood, Love Wins (Capitol Nashville); could have the greatest impact...,” further read make a powerful point. Byrne’s stint in Talking Heads as he crafts Robyn, “Honey” (Konichiwa/Interscope); the statement. – IANS 4. Ella Mai, Boo’d Up (10 Summers/ his response to the ongoing immigration Tracey Thorn, Dancefloor (Merge); Interscope): It’s no surprise that this debate. His call for inclusion also highlights Sunflower Bean, Twentytwo (Mom + Gomez feels better aft er ultracool slice of throwback soul just the benefi ts: “Everybody’s coming to my Pop); Cardi B, Get Up 10 (Atlantic); Eric mental health treatment kept rolling up new fans throughout 2018 house and I’m never going to be alone.” Church, Drowning Man (EMI Nashville); without anyone tiring of the laid-back 1. Childish Gambino, This Is America Camila Cabello, Never Be the Same (Epic); Singer-actress Selena Gomez has returned vibe. Ba-dum boo’d up, bi-di-dah-dum (mcDJ/RCA): Childish Gambino (aka Leon Bridges, Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand home after her months long treatment in a boo’d up. Donald Glover) turns the dichotomy of (Columbia); Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night mental health treatment centre. 3. Brandi Carlile, The Joke (Elektra): African-American life into vivid art, Sweats, You Worry Me (Stax); Neko Case, Gomez was photographed for the fi rst time Carlile raises the stakes of this It Gets bouncing between sweet, harmonic Bad Luck (Anti-); The Carters, Ape — (Roc in more than two months during a hike in Better tale to stunning heights, making African-influenced rhythms and menacing Nation/Parkwood); Winnetka Bowling Malibu, California, with friends, reported the consequences of being bullied feel like hip-hop. Gambino makes it clear that both League, On the 5 (RCA); Lady Gaga, I’ll people.com life and death — all of which makes the ends are responses to external forces and Never Love Again (Interscope); King She was dressed in a white sports bra, black triumph that much sweeter. “I have been that balancing the two is difficult. The Princess, 1950 (Zelig); Anderson. Paak leggings and a colour co-ordinated cap. to the movies, I’ve seen how it ends,” she song is so brilliantly constructed, though, feat. Kendrick Lamar, Tints (Aftermath) – A source close to the The back to you hit- promises. “The joke is on them.” that somehow he managed to get that /TNS maker told the publication that Gomez is feeling better after her treatment. “Selena looks amazing. Since fi nishing her treatment, Drew Barrymore “Here is me in a before she is surrounding herself with friends. She flaunts 25-pound pose and then 25 pounds later seems very happy,” the source added. weight loss in the same place,” she said. The actress was hospitalised twice in “You can tell my face is October, both times for a low white blood cell Actress Drew Barrymore so much thinner! This takes count, which can be a side eff ect for kidney says she lost 25 pounds in me so much work. Diet transplant patients. three months. and exercise and fighting During her second visit, Gomez suff ered The 43-year-old actress, like a lion for it! Damn you a panic attack and subsequently headed to a who currently stars on Santa genetics! And yet thank you treatment centre on the East Coast. – IANS Clarita Diet, and is mother for all the good stuff. of two, shared her before and “I love where I come from after photographs of her body and whatever package it transformation on comes in. I just know that I and gave a shout-out to have the control to be what I actress Marnie Alton, reports want. Even if it is hard!” eonline.com “At least I know there are “The way it looks to us: experts I can turn to for help,” Wellness... Marnie Alton. Barrymore wrote. When I look at Instagram, I “I mean look at what am made to think I should be Marnie helped me do in three at my best self,” Barrymore months! When I have time wrote. off in 2019...I’m coming for “But most days, I lack ya! PS May I just say I want consistency due to real life. to be these ladies on the HEALTHY: Selena Gomez looks amazing after Solution: with the right front page. You are my spirit finishing her treatment. people (Marnie Alton) we can animals and my goal posts!” TRANSFORMED: Drew Barrymore says, “With the right people, we can make our goals a reality...” – IANS make our goals a reality.” 16 GULF TIMES Monday, December 24, 2018 COMMUNITY Kumar Sanu to enchant music lovers in Doha Cultural Centre, said, “Sanu is a well-respected singer. He is very popular in South Asian countries especially where and is spoken and understood. He is popular for his 90’s romantic sound tracks.” “As a community representative, I see this concert a huge success as he’s all-time favourite singer of expatriates of South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The majority of expatriates in Qatar come from these countries and it is a good opportunity for them to enjoy their favourite sound tracks at a live performance. I think QNCC is a good place to organise such kind of concerts that are high on- demand. The venue is big enough to accommodate thousands of people. It is a very good initiative and I thoroughly support to have such live concerts of known Indian and South Asian singers in Qatar. The expatriates get a chance to listen to the live music.” He further said, “With Kumar Sanu’s Concert many people including me will get a chance to revisit their famous 90’s romantic soundtracks. We will be able to ask him to sing some of his known VETERAN: Kumar Sanu, a veteran Indian playback singer, is all set to perform in Doha. songs on demand as well. Many of his songs have been revamped for popular for his songs, including 2009, the Government of India singer in 24 hours. He recorded 28 the younger generation and they By Mudassir Raja Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen, Ek awarded him the Padma Shri, soundtracks. love it, so can also go Ladki Ko Dekha, Aankhon Ki India’s fourth-highest civilian Talking to Community, to the concert and experience his Gusthakiyaan and many more. honour, in recognition of his Subramanya Hebbagelu, Vice live performance.” ollywood melody king He was awarded Filmfare Best achievements. Sanu notably President of Sangha Organised by National Tourism and playback singer Male Playback Singer Award holds the Guinness World Record Qatar (KSQ), a community Council, Shop Qatar’s activities Kumar Sanu is all set for five consecutive years. In for most songs recorded by any organisation affiliated with Indian offer special offers for the to perform in Doha on bargain-hunter, the style-savvy December 28 at Qatar and the fashion-forward people. NationalB Convention Centre Shop Qatar, the country’s only (QNCC) as a part of the ongoing nation-wide shopping festival, third edition of Shop Qatar brings new features for the Festival. residents and the visitors to enjoy The concert of Kedarnath until January 20. Besides offering Bhattacharya, better known discounts and promotions, the as Kumar Sanu, is organised festival’s 14 retail partners will by Wirohub Events as part of also host exclusive entertainment the country’s biggest shopping and roaming mall shows for festival that will continue until families and children. January 20, 2019. NTC noted that shoppers The tickets for the show are who spend QR200 at any of priced from QR75 to QR300 participating retailers will be and can be purchased online at eligible for a weekly raffle draw Wanasa Time and in person from and a chance to win cars and cash various set-up counters, including prizes. Doha Rocks Café Old Airport, According to NTC, more than Indian Supermarket, Mr Broast 50 hotels across Qatar are having Hyderabadi Spices Al Wakhra, special offers throughout the Aryas Mansura, Desi Dhaba Bin festivity, including discounted Mahmood, Tea Time Rayyan, New room rates, promotions at Amwaj Restaurant Mansoora, food and beverage outlets, and Todays Fashion, Kashmir Kabab at health club services, as well as Garaffa, and TCA Qatar. free airport transfers. Unique The run time for the concert shopping tours at Souq Waqif, is about three hours. This will be fashion-focused events, concerts, his second performance in Doha. and other live performances also The 61-year-old is a leading await festival-goers and shoppers. Bollywood playback singer and is VENUE: The concert will take place on December 28 at Qatar National Convention Centre.