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USEFUL NUMBERS Dubai to Abir’s family estate in . But peace eludes the DIRECTION: couple as they run into a set of new troubles. Will they be able CAST: , , Sharafudheen to tackle them? SYNOPSIS: After losing his job, Abir along with his wife Priya, who has suff ered a miscarriage, decides to move from THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall

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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 Love Yatri between young Sushrut and Michelle through a strange land to win back the DIRECTION: Abhiraj Minawala when they meet during the festival woman he loves. CAST: Ayush Sharma, Warina of Navratri. When Michelle returns Hussain, Anshuman Jha home to the United Kingdom, Sushrut THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, SYNOPSIS: Romance blossoms embarks on an adventurous journey The Mall ote Unquo Qu te The Mall Cinema (1): Ente Landmark Cinema (3): Mezhuthiri Athazhangal Chekka Chivantha Vaanam “A friend is () 2:15pm; Venom (Tamil) 2:15pm; Venom (2D) someone who gives you (2D) 5pm; Venom (2D) 7pm; Nawab (Telugu) 11:30pm. 5pm; Singularity (2D) 7pm; total freedom to be yourself.” Love Yatri (Hindi) 9pm; Landmark Cinema (1): Turab El Mass - Arabic (2D) Ratsasan (Tamil) 11:30pm. Smallfoot (2D) 2:15pm; Nawab 8:45pm; Exes Baggage - The Mall Cinema (2): Harvie (Telugu) 4pm; Venom (2D) Tagalog (2D) 11:30pm. — Jim Morrison And The Magic Museum (2D) 6:45pm; Love Yatri (Hindi) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 2:15pm; Harvie And The Magic 8:45pm; Ente Mezhuthiri (1): Smallfoot (2D) 3pm; Exes Museum (3D) 4pm; Smallfoot Athazhangal (Malayalam) Baggage (Tagalog) 5pm; (2D) 5:45pm; Exes Baggage 11:15pm. Exes Baggage (Tagalog) 7pm; (Tagalog) 7:30pm; Venom Landmark Cinema (2): Venom (3D) 9pm; 96 (Tamil) (3D) 9:30pm; Turab El Mass Harvie And The Magic 11pm. Community Editor (Arabic) 11:30pm. Museum (2D) 3pm; Maquia: Royal Plaza Cinema Palace The Mall Cinema (3): When The Promised Flowers (2): Varathan (Malayalam) Kamran Rehmat Bloom (2D) 5pm; Exes e-mail: [email protected] 96 (Tamil) 2pm; Varathan 2:30pm; Venom (2D) 5pm; (Malayalam) 4:45pm; Baggage (Tagalog) 7pm; Little Italy (2D) 7pm; Love Yatri Telephone: 44466405 Andhadhun (Hindi) 7:15pm; Venom (2D) 9pm; 96 (2D) (Hindi) 9pm; First Reformed Fax: 44350474 Singularity (2D) 9:45pm; 11pm. (2D) 11:30pm. Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

demand and supply of food is inevitable Qatar Finance and Installment increasing due to the growth of local Exhibition population, foreign worker and its tourism. WHERE: DECC WHEN: November 3 – Novovember 15 Breast Cancer Awareness TIME: 7pm – 10pm WHERE: InterContinental Doha The QFI Exhibition is a 3-day event that WHEN: Ongoing brings together the best of Qatar’s finance InterContinental Doha – The City is community, and local and international organising several activities (especially visitors who are keen to access Qatar’s at its various dining venues) that focus robust market. We are pleased to present on highlighting the importance of early this opportunity to local and international detection. Try the pink afternoon tea, the investors, banking, finance and government extravagant pink Bar Squared Brunch at institutions, along with leading firms in The Square and pink-themed nights at the real estate, investment and fin-tech Strata Restaurant and Lounge. sectors.

TCA QATAR Music Competition 2018 WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf After School Activities EVENTS Yoga Championship’, sponsored by ‘The Times Building WHERE: Atelier Children’s Place’. The championship has WHEN: Tomorrow – October 13 WHEN: Ongoing Gandhi Smrithi 2018 been expanded to include students of Enroll for music competition in Music and arts Activities for students WHERE: Indian Cultural Centre, Abu all nationalities residing in Qatar. Free categories, including Sub Juniors ( Grade taking place after they finish their day in Hamour training sessions can also be arranged to 3-5 ), Juniors (Grade 6 - 8 ), Intermediate school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- WHEN: Today help schools prepare their students for (Grade 9- 12) and Seniors (above 17 years ). hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama TIME: 7pm onwards the championship. Team and Individual Registration fee QR30. For further details, Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and OICC-INCAS Alappuzha District Championship is classified into two contact 66523871/44373259 10 years old after school hours. Committee, Doha Chapter has organised categories of under-12 and under-18 for a meeting to celebrate ‘Gandhi Smrithi both boys and girls. Rolling trophy will be TCA QATAR Dance Evolution Hobby Classes 2018’ in connection with Gandhi awarded to the champion school. Last date Competition 2018 WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al Jayanthi commemorating the 150th birth of entry is September 26. For further details WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Hilal Focus Medical Centre anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Benny 55646693 /55824194 or e-mail at yoga. Times Building WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Behanan, newly elected UDF Convenor, will [email protected] WHEN: Until tomorrow Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic be the chief guest at the occasion. Are you a dancer ? Do you love to dance ? performing artsinstitution and a one stop If yes, then you can come and tap your foot solution for adults as well as children Re-Action Exhibition steps on the your favorite dancing numbers looking to explore their talents in various WHERE: Katara, Bldg 19 and be a part of Qatar Dance Evolution art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic WHEN: Ongoing Competition 2018. Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, TIME: 10am – 10pm Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara Kufic Beginners contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. presents ‘Re-Action’ Exhibition By Artists WHERE: MIA For details, call 4723680/ 33897609. Islam Kamil Ali, Tamer Kamaluddine, WHEN: Ongoing till Oct 26 Abdulathim Mahjoub al-Hussein, Nour al- TIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm Hadi and Hazim. The word ‘Kufic’ is related to the city of the same name in Iraq, Kufa, and Kids Club was developed from Hijazi script. Kufic WHERE: Mall of Qatar calligraphy is characterised by its bold WHEN: Ongoing and vertical letters which often looks like TIME: 3pm – 9pm modern design. Join us for this 4-session Be there with your children along to Charcoal illustration basics short course to learn this early and join the Oryx Kids Club for a special workshop beautiful script! family event. Activities will include a WHERE: Katara children’s digital drawing competition, the WHEN: Until tomorrow Gymnastics World Championships opportunity to meet friendly Oryx. TIME: 5pm – 8pm WHERE: Aspire Dome Cultural Village Foundation – Katara WHEN: October 25 – November 3 Inter-School Yoga Championship presents Charcoal illustration basics Over 700 male and female gymnasts from WHEN: Tomorrow workshop by Ibrahim Abbas. Male and over 80 countries, including three Team WHERE: MES Indian School, Abu Female, aged 15 years and above. Only15 Qatar gymnasts, will compete across 10 Humour seats available and the workshop will be in days of competition in Doha’s ionic Aspire TIME: 1pm Arabic language. Dome. Experience the drama, emotions and Indian Sports Centre is all set to organise excitement of gymnastics’ pinnacle event the second edition of ‘Inter-School Med Food as global superstars go head to head in a bid WHERE: DECC to be crowned the best in the world. Dance and instrument classes WHEN: Today WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf TIME: 3pm – 9pm Times Building For international entrepreneurs, traders, WHEN: Wednesday – Monday manufacturers, suppliers, food technology Learn the movements of dance styles companies, and hospitality services on food in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the and beverage, MedFood will be an excellent musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, platform to open new vistas to foray into Keyboard for adults as well kids and move the emerging markets of Qatar While in the world of music. For details, contact Qatar economy is rapidly progressing, the 66523871/ 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The Cuban mystery Inconsistencies, secrecy and shifting hypotheses that sometimes seem straight out of science fiction have marked the US government’s eff ort to get to the bottom of what happened in Havana, writes Mimi Whitefield

SPOTLIGHT: The iconic seaside Hotel Nacional is seen in Havana, Cuba. The Penn researchers said some of the diplomatic personnel reported the onset of additional symptoms days or weeks after exposure at their homes or in three rooms at Havana’s Nacional and Capri hotels.

hen two American diplomats stationed at the US Embassy in Havana Based on investigative reported a strange Wsound in May, Cuban investigators and medical findings, we rushed to the diplomatic residence do not believe this trauma to investigate. So did FBI investigators, the was caused by naturally Cuban government said. It was an opportunity because visits by the occurring phenomena FBI, which has made six trips to Cuba since mysterious incidents that the US State Department calls — State Department health attacks fi rst were reported, generally haven’t coincided with the spokesperson actual events. Sometimes called acoustic ‘ ’ attacks, the events are often Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY accompanied by a sound variously The Cubans don’t believe described as high-pitched, low- Cuba rejects the all the reported cases should pitched, piercing squeals, grinding attacks/weapon theory. be lumped together. “This is metal and incapacitating before the not a homogeneous group. The onset of symptoms such as ringing “Before explaining symptoms are not the same,” said in one ear, vertigo, nausea, recurrent Valdes Sosa. “The waters have been headaches, fatigue, cognitive issues, how donkeys fly, you muddied in this case by confl ating problems sleeping and even hearing have to first see a all the symptoms.” loss in a few cases. But Dr Michael Hoff er, the Cubans investigating this latest flying donkey,” says University of Miami specialist incident say they concluded that the in diseases of the ear, nose and unpleasant, piercing sound was a Mitchell Valdes Sosa, throat who examined diplomats in water pump starting up in a nearby Havana and in Miami, said there is home. They said the FBI, which the head of Cuba’s a common ailment that tied all the declined to comment, drew a similar Neurological Center. aff ected diplomats together. conclusion. All 25 patients examined in Miami Yet in June, the United States The United States, who were truly symptomatic had said the two incidents were a “physical injury in or around medically confi rmed and added he said, has settled the inner ear,” he said. The most them to a list of American common symptoms in that aff ected diplomats and family members on weapons, “the group were dizziness (92 percent), who had been posted in Havana most bizarre and less cognitive problems (56 percent), and suff ered from strange medical and hearing loss and ringing in the problems. That brought the total likely explanation,” ears (both 32 percent), Hoff er said cases to 26. Asked about the May during a recent telephone call-in on incident, a State Department when other simpler the Havana incidents for Pentagon spokesperson said: “We would personnel. refer you to the government of and perhaps sounder When there are abnormalities in Cuba for questions about its explanations haven’t the body’s inner ear gravity organs, report.” Hoff er said, it can not only cause Inconsistencies, secrecy and been vetted dizziness, but “you dedicate a lot shifting hypotheses that sometimes of mental energy and attention to seem straight out of science fi ction Bartholomew, a New Zealand very open-minded,” said James For a variety of reasons, he said, staying upright and that results in have marked the US government’s scientist who believes mass Giordano, a professor of neurology some of those options aren’t very less energy for cognitive tasks and eff ort to get to the bottom of what psychogenic illness played a role in at Georgetown University and an probable. increasing fatigue.” happened in Havana since the the diplomats’ symptoms. “It can expert in neurological weapons. He Microwaves wouldn’t be able to The current Cuban working fi rst Cuba cases were reported in only be understood by sticking to was asked by the State Department produce severe symptoms without theory is that the aff ected diplomats late 2016, a time when US-Cuba the science, not the science fi ction. to come up with an explanation vaporising a person’s head, said had underlying medical conditions, relations were on the cusp of change This is such a convoluted saga that of what would have been capable Mitchell Valdes Sosa, the head but “we can’t exclude psychological with President Donald Trump soon it may take years to sort out and of causing the inner ear problems of Cuba’s Neurological Center factors as also operating,” Valdes to take offi ce. agree on a diagnosis.” that doctors and researchers at and one of nine Cuban scientists Sosa said. The United States also confi rmed Despite months of investigation the University of Miami School who recently came to the United Not helping either side in May that a US government by the FBI, Cuban criminal of Medicine and the University States to confer with the State investigate is that the alleged crime worker in China suff ered from investigators and scientists, and of Pittsburgh say the aff ected Department, the National Academy scene is in one country and the similar symptoms following an US researchers and doctors, no diplomats share. of Sciences and members of diplomats and the evidence held in acoustic event, bringing the total weapon or acoustic device has been It’s called abductive forensics Congress. their bodies is in the United States. number of cases to 27. identifi ed. and it’s a bit like police fi nding “The general feeling is that this The State Department hasn’t Sonic weapons, microwaves, a But with the State Department a wounded victim and then is not microwaves and I agree,” said directly blamed Cuba for causing possible directed energy weapon, calling the incidents attacks, determining what type of weapon Giordano. the health incidents, but some in maybe even a combination of it seems to favour the weapon could be used to infl ict such a At this point in the investigation, the Trump administration think the ultrasound and electromagnetic hypothesis. “Information suggests wound. he said, some sort of directed Havana government knows more pulses — a technology commonly our personnel were deliberately Drugs and ultrasonic, microwave energy device is the most likely with than it is letting on. The Cubans used to keep pests outside homes — targeted,” said a State Department and electromagnetic stimulation electromagnetic pulse stimulation say their investigation has been toxins, heavy metals including lead spokesperson without being more or a combination of those factors as the leading candidate. thwarted by lack of cooperation and mercury, drugs, a virus and a specifi c. “Based on investigative and are all capable of producing such “Could it be a vermin-killing from US authorities. The Cuban mass psychogenic illness (a nervous medical fi ndings, we do not believe damage, he told State Department device improperly installed? scientifi c delegation complained system disorder brought on by this trauma was caused by naturally offi cials at a briefi ng. No-one’s saying it’s not,” he that without access to the US collective stress that causes physical occurring phenomena.” said to emphasise that there are patients or their medical records, symptoms) have all been advanced But its position remains that what a wide range of possibilities still it’s diffi cult to draw conclusions. as possible causes for the diplomats’ happened in Havana is still under open. Such devices are plugged While in Washington, the Cuban medical problems. investigation. “We continue to work into a home’s wiring to produce scientists urged co-operation Cuban researchers have even to identify the source and cause of electromagnetic pulses. between scientifi c communities suggested that the shrill sound the attacks,” said the spokesperson. It’s also possible that multiple in both countries, but they said heard by some of the diplomats Adding credence to the possibility devices inside or outside the the only data shared with them could have been the chirping of of attacks is that the fi rst incidents diplomatic homes were at work, by the State Department was a cicadas, insects that are common on targeted diplomats with intelligence using various types of directed University of Pennsylvania report Cuba’s north coast. assignments and some of the energy, Giordano said. He also that appeared in The Journal of But a year after a signifi cant diplomats described directional doesn’t rule out that there could the American Medical Association staff reduction at the US Embassy beams of sound, or energy, that be some type of psychological early this year. They’d already been ordered in the wake of the alleged seemed to follow them from room to ripple eff ect with some diplomats through it with a fi ne-tooth comb. attacks, there are still no defi nitive room, which would seem to indicate truly aff ected and others open to The work by University of Miami answers on who or what made a purposeful action. suggestion. doctors and researchers in co- the diplomats sick. There are also Citing unnamed government Cuba rejects the attacks/weapon operation with the University of widely divergent views among the sources, NBC reported that Russia theory. “Before explaining how Pittsburgh, which is expected to be two groups of doctors who have is the most likely suspect because donkeys fl y, you have to fi rst see a published soon in a peer-reviewed actually examined the diplomats, intelligence intercepts, or signals, fl ying donkey,” said Valdes Sosa. The publication, wasn’t shared with as well as among other researchers collected during the investigation United States, he said, has settled them. Among these researchers’ who have weighed in, on what the point in that direction. But such on weapons, “the most bizarre hypotheses is that directed energy underlying medical cause that evidence, according to NBC’s and less likely explanation,” when can result in cavitation bubbles produced the symptoms is. sources, hasn’t been conclusive other simpler and perhaps sounder formed by dissolved nitrogen and Are the Russians or some other enough to formally accuse Moscow. explanations haven’t been vetted. oxygen in body fl uids that can burst player intent on disrupting US- Some researchers contacted by “This was politicised too early and cause damage. Cuba relations, a rogue element the Miami Herald say there needs EXPERT VIEW: James Giordano, and it needs to go back on the track After reading media reports within the Cuban government or to be consensus fi rst on what a professor of neurology at of science,” he said. about the cavitation theory, Valdes maybe no one responsible? happened medically in Havana Georgetown University and an The Cuban investigative team, Sosa said he instructed his Cuban “This episode has gotten way before any fi ngers should be expert in neurological weapons, says: Valdes Sosa said, is preparing its research team to review all the out of hand with wild speculation pointed. “There is no smoking gun. At this own report on all the theories scientifi c papers they could fi nd and competing theories “There is no smoking gun. point it’s best to stay very open- advanced and hopes to publish it on cavitation bubbles. —Miami from specialists,” said Robert At this point it’s best to stay minded.” soon. Herald/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY Gandhi Jayanti celebrated at MES

MES Indian School recently celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Daris, Aysha Dilna and Master Sreerag Vinod paid tribute to Gandhi with speeches highlighting the Karamchand Gandhi, Indian activist and the leader of the Indian independence movement. significance of adhering of non-violence, simplicity and truthfulness. Various competitions including fancy dress, speech, colouring, essay writing, poster designing and Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, urged the students to uphold the values of non-violence. She slogan writing were conducted on the school premises. The participants were dressed up in white added that the need of the hour is mutual respect and exercising tolerance among the people of traditional attire to symbolise peace and brotherhood. the world. Heads of the schools also gave an insight to the life and principles followed by Gandhi. To commemorate the day, special assemblies were conducted in each section of the school. Eline The event was co-ordinated by Rajendran S, In-charge Literary Activities.

QS organises blood donation drive

Qatar Steel (QS) recently organised a blood donation drive, in association with the Blood Bank Unit blood donation campaign has a great importance in spreading the philanthropic culture. This at Hamad Medical Corporation, as part of its ongoing support to the local community at Mesaieed noble initiative is in consistent with social responsibility towards the local community for a Industrial City. QS aimed at creating an awareness about the importance of blood donation and sustainable development. serving community at large. On the occasion, he expressed his gratitude towards the participating employees and expected Mohammed bin Nasser al-Hajri, Managing Director and General Manager of QS, said that the that Qatar Steel as an integrated family can consolidate on Corporate Social activities.

NIS celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

Noble International School (NIS) recently celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, the 150th birth March were organised at each campus of NIS. Lucky draws and prize distribution was also anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Indian activist and the leader of the Indian part of the celebration. In his address, Shibu Abdul Rasheed, Principal of NIS, highlighted the independence movement. Special assembly featuring speeches, national songs and Dandi significance of truthfulness, non-violence and peace. Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

IIS remembers Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Ideal Indian School (IIS) recently celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Indian activist and the leader of the Indian independence movement. Along with patriotic songs by the school choir, the programme featured tableaus, performances and speeches by the students. The students from Boys’ Section presented a tableau on the ‘Swadeshi Movement’. In a chat show ‘Youth Rediscover Gandhiji’, the senior students spoke about Gandhi’s teachings. Syed Shoukath Ali, Principal of IIS, addressed the gathering. He emphasised that Gandhi’s principles and values can solve all the problems existing today and can ensure a peaceful world. Sejavarthini welcomed the gathering and Masood Khalid proposed a vote of thanks. Gandhi directed by Sir Richard Attenborough was also projected for the students.

LIS celebrates 150th birthday of Gandhi

The KG and Primary Section of Loyola International School (LIS) recently conducted a special Karamchand Gandhi. The assembly featured national songs and short performances by the assembly ‘Truth and non-violence’ as part of the celebrations of 150th birthday of Mohandas students. The teachers speaking at the event emphasised on the teachings of Gandhi.

AACE Qatar organises technical seminar

AACE Qatar recently organised a technical seminar by Sean Vernon, Technical Manager at Quantum Global Solutions – Qatar, featuring a presentation on ‘A quick look at Acceleration – what it is, when it happens and what it costs’ at Rotana, City Centre. The presentation and a follow up interactive session featured key issues aff ecting AACEI members, including what can lead to acceleration, how contracts and industry guidelines view acceleration, what are the actual costs of accelerating and who pays this according to the diff erent scenarios that may arise. Sean said, “Considering Qatar’s plan on spending more than $200 billion on construction in the next few years – time is money. While delays are commonplace in construction, the acceleration of projects is an increasingly common, and worrying, variable for contractors. Tonight’s discussion will allow members of the AACEI to debate the issues related to acceleration in their construction projects including the diff erent types of acceleration, who’s responsible for that acceleration and most importantly – who pays” Some 70 AACEI members attended the presentation. 8 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY Toastmasters District 116P organises workshop

Toastmasters District 116P Qatar recently organised a workshop to enhance public speaking and make a diff erence to others, besides achieving personal goals. He urged them to expand their leadership skills at the auditorium of Birla Public School. Aditya Maheswaran, First Runner-up of horizons. He also highlighted the role of the parents in shaping the future of their children. It was World Championship of Public Speaking 2018, gave a workshop on ‘Journey, Jitters and Joy’. followed by an interactive session. He shared snippets from his public speaking journey, starting off as a reluctant and jittery Shanty Rose, Counsellor of Division B Gavel Clubs, coordinated the event. Leah Mathew was speaker, going all the way up to the pinnacle of world championship, and transformation during the Sergeant-at-Arms, while Helmin Jinoz anchored the event. Amina Bint Yoonus proposed a and after this fascinating journey. His interactive and engaging session included historical and vote of thanks. The event was also attended by Rajeswar Sundaresan, Director of District 116P; contemporary examples from across the world and from all walks of life. Raghavan Menon, Programme Quality Director; and Syed Abid Hussaini, Counsellor of District Exhorting the youth to dream big, Aditya inspired them to identify larger purposes in life and to Gavel Clubs.

QA Sidra celebrates Peace One Day

Qatar Academy Sidra (QA Sidra), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), recently celebrated Peace One Day, reinforcing the importance of compassion, justice and harmony, and the presence of peace within its environment. The programme was attended by students, parents, teachers, board members and school community. Kim Green, Director of QA Sidra, said, “Qatar Academy Sidra continues to build our #BeKind movement. Celebrating Peace One Day helps us to remember that kindness and peace is in everyone. As international citizens it is our responsibility to show compassion to one another.” Led by QA Sidra’s IB Diploma students, QA Sidra staff and students raised awareness of the right to peace through speeches, art projects and interactive activities.

BPS celebrates 150th birthday of Gandhi with zeal

Birla Public School (BPS) recently celebrated featured speeches and poems by the students Gandhi Jayanti, the 150th birth anniversary of of BPS. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Indian activist A presentation and a quiz competition, in and the leader of the Indian independence association with the embassy of , based on movement. The programme aimed at inculcating Gandi’s life, was organised by Sumit and Shyam, the spirit of peace, love and brotherhood among Social Science Department BPS. Gandhi directed students. by Sir Richard Attenborough was also projected George Edison, Vice Principal of BPS, said, for the students. “Gandhi was a selfless leader and suff ered many A painting competition for the students of hardships for the freedom of our country.” He Grade I-II was organised. The programme was recalled Gandhi’s historical contributions and the concluded with a vote of thanks by Abhinav, a monumental role played by him for achieving student of Grade V. freedom. He stressed on strengthening the bonds The KG Section also celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity KG student dressed as Gandhi and spoke about and reviving secular traditions, which are the his teachings and values. Students of Grades hallmarks of Gandhian philosophy. “Gandhi was I-II were also encouraged to think about how not only a national hero but a leader of the entire Gandhi’s vision and teachings aff ect their lives humanity”, said Edison. today. Special Assembly was conducted by the Divya Mary Vincent, Headmistress Middle Section students of Grade III - IV. National songs in three BPS, and Thomas John, Secondary Co-ordinator diff erent languages were sung by the students of BPS, also attended the event. Grade III. Serah Mary Mathew, a student of Grade Students of Middle Section put up a performance IIIF, and Minal Khadija, a student of Grade IV, based on Gandhi’s life along with a dance spoke about Gandhi’s life, values and contribution performance on Raghupati Ragha. The event also towards the freedom of India. Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 MARKETING COMMUNITY Huawei’s Latest EMUI 9.0 off ers a much faster and smoother experience

uawei’s newest continuously striving to improve create a superior user experience Android-based EMUI. for consumers. operating system, the EMUI 9.0 delivers an enhanced EMUI 9.0, off ers a yet simplifi ed and intuitive user High speed performance natural user experience experience that draws inspiration Who doesn’t want a faster Hthat is simple, enjoyable and from nature. Users can relax with phone? When comparing the consistent and unlike any other familiar sounds from the real world, capabilities of EMUI 9.0 to operating system on the market such as ringtones that incorporate EMUI 8.1, the improvements in today. sounds of nature and new UI design performance are apparent. EMUI According to the press release, elements that apply scenes of 9.0 not only operates 12.9 percent Huawei has been continuously nature in default caller portraits. smoother than its predecessor, it improving user experience with Additionally, the natural UX is can launch popular apps such as EMUI for six years, starting with 1.0 immersive and enjoyable, as well as Instagram 12 percent faster and in 2012, and EMUI 9.0 is its best UI faster and smoother. Spotify 11 percent faster as well. yet. With a performance that is 12.9 In building EMUI, Huawei Not to mention the GPU percent faster than its predecessor focused on hiding the complexity Turbo 2.0 in EMUI 9.0, it’s the and the ability to launch apps at from the end-users, so the second generation of Huawei’s a quicker rate, EMUI 9.0 delivers experience comes across innovative graphics processing unparalleled capabilities and makes streamlined and easy to use. acceleration technology that is Huawei one of the fi rst handset A new and improved gesture- based on the foundations laid by makers to launch a custom operating based navigation system can be GPU Turbo. GPU Turbo 2.0 can system based on Android Pie. enabled for an even more intuitive enhance touch controls in games Huawei’s EMUI 9.0 was created navigation experience. Similarly, and works in concert with the to ‘enable a quality life,’ meaning various related features in EMUI App Assistant feature to deliver a the features of the UI can support 9.0 use the same design language, smooth, premium mobile gaming consumers in creating better every so controlling the device becomes experience. These features all allow day experiences and enhance much more intuitive for users. for a more effi cient user experience smartphone functions that may Finally, Huawei has consolidated a while operating the phone. have been previously hindering handful of settings with EMUI 9.0 The enhanced user experience effi cient smartphone use. This through pictures—setting items and high speed performance of article will explore key features have been reduced 10% and the EMUI 9.0 come together and enable and capabilities that make EMUI number of EMUI setting items an unmatched operating system for 9.0 the fastest and smoothest user have decreased from 940 to 843. Huawei phones that’s intuitive and experience from Huawei yet. An example of this is instead of simple. EMUI 9.0 is now available enabling GPS, WLAN, and mobile on HUAWEI P20 Pro, HUAWEI P20, Enhanced yet intuitive user location services separately, HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro and HUAWEI experience users can now enable all location Mate 10 in select countries, and An improved user experience services in one go, streamlining many more Huawei devices will makes every smartphone consumer the process and saving time. These receive the update before the end happier—which is why Huawei is improvements work together to of year. City Centre Rotana Doha brings book lovers together

ity Centre Rotana Doha, in its Lobby Lounge, it off ered a perfect platform to of life, business and governance with the continued pursuit towards connect with the book readers’ community. people. I heartily congratulate the event connecting with its customers and According to the press release, while this hosts to off er us such an impressive platform enhancing partnerships, recently was a great networking exercise, it also had and we would really be keen to be a part of organised the second edition of a great corporate social responsibility (CSR) such an event again & again.” CBook Swap in association with Lemon and connect as this time the event was dedicated On this occasion, Sena Catak, Director Mint, Qatar’s prominent blog. Hosted at the to support Cat Assistance Team Qatar. Cat of Marketing and Communications at City luxury hotel’s gourmet coff ee-shop, Caramel Assistance Team (CAT) is a volunteer-based Centre Rotana Doha, said, “After having cat rescue group that raises fund to support delivered a successful Book Swap event cat rescue in Qatar. During the event, the earlier this year, we were quite confi dent to attendees donated a small fee for every book host the second edition with Natalie, Owner they took home and the proceeds went to Cat of Lemon and Mint Blog, and what better way Assistance Team Qatar. to spread our wings than by partnering with The exuberant ambience and the like- Cat Assistance Team Qatar. They are doing minded spirits of people blended well to an extremely incredible work in their fi eld make this event super success. One of the and we are proud to support this endeavour attendees, Caitlin Farinelli, said, “It has been by way of hosting such small yet impactful an extremely well-organised event, which events. Our elegant setting at Caramel Lobby not only brought the book lovers community Lounge has always mesmerised our guests together, but it also had a social message with choice of its gourmet delights besides attached, to rescue cats. We believe such off ering an amicable environ for book lovers. small yet impactful initiatives go a long way At City Centre Rotana Doha, we would in making our nation prosperous. As always, always aim at bringing together the world the Book Swap idea has been quite fantastic. of art, culture, music, food to enhance our We get to exchange books at a very nominal off erings as well as blend our events with the price and interact and discuss various aspects social cause.” 10 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Revamp old clothes into new

he dresses that are worn Wear the outfi t of your out are often discarded, mother or grandmother in but what happens if a modern way: You can try you were in love with something cute and new with this the touch and feel of a in just a minute without using any particularT dress and somehow don’t needle and thread. Put this sweater want to discard it even if it doesn’t on as you would wear a skirt. The fi t you anymore. Modify your worn top of the shirt should be hugging out or old outfi ts into something your waist, now take the two more meaningful that you can carry hanging sleeves and wrap them into on wearing in the present day. a cute bow on the side of your hips. Ashima Sharma, owner of Ashima S Couture and Nidhi Yadav, Make a tie-up headband from founder, AKS Clothings are sharing your worn out top: To make a some tips to modify an existing beautiful turban style headband, outfi t that is worn out. take your old T-shirt and remove the seam at the bottom. Now cut Making a top out of a worn- a strip about 4-5 inches wide and out dress: Take your dress and cut cut them open from both the sides it the required size of a top and sew so that you have two strips. Fold the raw edges from inside. Then, the strip in length and stitch the using the dress’ inseam as a guide, open edges. Repeat the same step cut the top of the dress’ sleeves with the other strip as well. Turn down to where it hits the mid- the strips inside out. Now place one section of the upper arm. Now, sew strip over the other in plus shape 1/4th inches of the raw edges inside such that their seams are facing the sleeves to create a clean edge. each other. Fold the strips so that To make it look more stylish, take one end of the fi rst strip meets the a yard of a ribbon and cut it in half other end, repeat the same with the and sew one ribbon per side, to the second strip. Now join all the four inside of the dress. Now tie these ends and stitch them together and ribbons to create a cute bow on your fl ip over the band to get a neat joint. shoulder. Your hairband is ready. — IANS

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

You could feel like a rat in a maze today, Aries. Walls and long, narrow Don’t get so stuck in your ways today that you insist on having the Quietly step into the background if things aren’t going the way corridors take you around corners and through doorways, yet one true answer without really considering the options. You must you’d like, Gemini. Don’t try to stick your nose into someone else’s there’s no indication that you’re going in the right direction. Instead be aware of a lot before you commit yourself one way or another. business, even if you think you know the right way to proceed. of wandering aimlessly, stop and ask for help. You might not have The people around you are apt to get annoyed with your narrow- People probably have strong opinions, and they won’t be swayed in noticed that if you look up, there are knowledgeable beings there mindedness, for this is how you will be viewed unless you stop and any direction. The best you can do is take care of yourself. You will who are willing to give you advice based on their lofty perspective. take a considered look at the whole picture. probably find that this means you shouldn’t be seen or heard. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You may have gotten yourself tangled up in a deep mental drama You may feel as if your smile is unwelcome today, Leo. It may Keep careful track of things today, Virgo, for you will find that the over a series of recent incidents, Cancer. Your mind may be working seem to you like there’s some sort of gloom and doom to people’s smallest detail will make the biggest diff erence. Don’t hesitate to go overtime in order to solve the riddles. It’s quite possible that the attitudes that makes them unwilling to accept any sort of good with your hunches when something simply doesn’t sound right. Stay reality of the situation is that you’re simply making a big deal over news. Don’t let this stop you from maintaining your own cheerful focused and try not to get caught off guard when emotional issues nothing. Today is one of those days in which you will face the harsh state. It’s important that you not probe too deeply into the reasons come out of nowhere and disturb your thoughts. Trust yourself reality that comes as a consequence of your over-the-top thinking. behind other people’s behaviour now. regardless of what’s going on around you. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You may feel as if your hands are tied today and you’re faced with This is a good time to take a stand on an issue that you may have Today is one of those days in which you will be bursting at the seams absolutely no options, Libra. Don’t despair over a situation that been vacillating about lately, Scorpio. People will lose confidence in to share big news with your friends, Sagittarius. Perhaps you just seems insurmountable. Think of yourself as a terrific magician who you if you can’t seem to make up your mind. What they don’t realise received an important package or piece of information and you can burst out of the strongest chains. You have tricks up your sleeve is that you’ve been working overtime to process all the information. can’t wait to spread the news. Be careful about who might be lurking that can help you escape just about any situation in which you find Now it’s time to express orally what you’ve discovered mentally. around, however, because there could be others listening in. They yourself. may not necessarily be acting in your best interests. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Your reluctance to speak could get you in trouble today, Capricorn. There may be a great tension between you and someone older There’s apt to be a comfortable feeling about today that should You may hesitate to share what you know for fear of what others today, Aquarius. Perhaps there’s someone who’s adopting a sort of make you feel quite secure and nurtured, Pisces. Perhaps you’re might think. You should realise that you’re using this as an excuse to “parent knows best” personality that’s starting to annoy you. Take a feeling protected by a strong force, maybe an internal one, that’s hide what’s really just selfishness. Share your knowledge with others breather. Realise that this person isn’t being critical or judgmental reminding you that as long as you stay within the lines, everything and you will be amazed at the knowledge that comes back to you in but just giving you advice. You should open your eyes and will be fine. There’s a familiarity to things that will make it easy for return. Keep in mind that you may need to wait for it. understand that this advice could be very useful. you to navigate any rough waters. 12 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe

Country Idyll

ARCADIA HAYSTACK PEACE STREAM BEAUTY LAMBS RAINBOW SUITOR BLEAT LOVE ROSES SUNSHINE COTTAGE MEADOW SHADE SWAIN FLOCK MOUNTAIN SHEEP FLOWERS MUSIC SHEPHERD HAYCART PASTURE SONG

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.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

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, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 3. Thought to have been 1. In general, the wandering regarded as (10) nomad is given refreshment (8) 8. The ether’s put her out (6) 2. Doesn’t go off and get drunk (6) 9. Afraid it will take a day (4) 3. The many besieged were clearly 10. It’s light for breakfast (7,3) frightened (7) 11. Sound depressed (3) 4. There’s pandemonium when 13. Set about one youth (4) one gets into one’s dance (5) 14. Run, with buckling legs, 5. He has a number on his vehicle carrying the fool (7) (4) 15. Describe as ‘the big 6. Misled and no mistake about the attraction’ (4) stopper (3,5) 17. Start, for instance, filling 7. Haggard, are about to approach the container (5) (4,4) 20. Less punctual? Not yet (5) 12. Influence the Yank (4) 22. Is irritating, or becomes so 14. Pulls up to study (4) (4) 16. They’re worn only by the very 24. Doles out, to a number, poor kids (4) Answers food (7) 17. The rotten one he put inside, the 25. Is ‘nil desperandum’ her twit! (8) Wordsearch Codeword motto? (4) 18. It’s the established custom: 27. It’s a question of that’s incontestable (8) technique (3) 19. Raised in a German lake or river 28. ‘No, No, A Thousand (4) Times No’ sung off key? 21. Stressed it’s time the chap got (4,6) weaving (8) 29. The plan is one, dear, that 23. Wrap up and go off to quarters proved inconclusive (4) (7) 30. Silas is out East with her 25. Straight home, having dropped (6) me home (6) 31. Meant to think it over (10) 26. Dance with a half-bald man before that (5) 28. Get on the food (4) Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Panama; 5 Loaded; 8 Down: 1 Points; 2 Nick; 3 Piece; 9 In case; 10 Almost; 11 Aperitif; 4 Keep your shirt on; Rapid; 14 Stiletto; 16 Reader; 18 5 Leader; 6 Drop; 7 Dither; 12 Money for old rope; 20 Spared; Allegro; 13 Fairish; 15 Troop; 17 22 Honestly; 25 Larch; 27 Expel; 19 Longhand; 20 Setter; Twinge; 28 Affirm; 29 Thorn; 30 21 Delete; 23 Yes-man; 24 Will; Relate; 31 Dragon. 26 Ring. 14 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY REVIEWS Venom is a fun, fascinating mess

as the edgy Eddie feels like an crustacean – is the chemistry By Katie Walsh elaborate troll, like Hardy might between Eddie and his parasite, be a Trojan horse, or the parasite Venom himself, who is cheeky itself feeding on the MCU from the and sardonic for an alien. They uperhero fatigue got inside out. He’s in full-on crazy- bicker like a married couple over you down? Tired of the eyed Wuthering Heights mode, when to eat, what to eat (there are same old bland Marvel coloured shades of Bronson physical rules about whose heads Venom Cinematic Universe intensity, while using his own is allowed to chomp), and how to off erings? A dose of heavy Brooklyn accent from The approach Eddie’s ex-fi ancee, Anne VenomS could be just the right Drop. He’s absolutely riveting, and (Michelle Williams). antidote. This dark, wacky MCU- hilarious. Their banter is funny, associated outing combines one of The fi rst half is a character study, intentionally so, and Hardy’s the most interesting contemporary juxtaposing the freewheeling wild-eyed performance and quirky leading men with a daring director but principled reporter Eddie asides invite you to laugh at the silly who has a hit-or-miss track with nemesis Carlton Drake madness of it all. The supporting record. Throw an outlandish alien (Riz Ahmed), a shady bio-tech cast of Ahmed, Williams, Slate and organism into the mix, shake well entrepreneur and Elon Musk Reid Scott, who plays Anne’s new with a healthy serving of irreverent type who would rather inhabit boyfriend, Dr Dan, is game to go humour and you’ve got Venom. It’s outer space than try to disrupt along on Hardy’s wild ride, with a mess, but wow, is it ever a fun, climate change and has a shocking heightened performances that fascinating mess. Those are always disregard for human life. After come with a big wink. so much more thrilling than any receiving a tip from Dr Skirth One fl aw Venom shares with of the formulaic superhero movies (Jenny Slate), Eddie breaks into a other superhero/comic book movies that parade through multiplexes all lab hoping to collect evidence that is big third act problems, clouded by year. Drake has been abusing and killing muddy character motivations and Tom Hardy plays Eddie Brock, homeless people for Symbiote even muddier CGI. Two Symbiotes intrepid San Francisco investigative trials. Venom inhabits Eddie’s body fi ght for dominance, their shiny, reporter and unwilling host body for and turns him into an unlikely slick, ‘roided tar bodies clashing alien Symbiote Venom. Although killing machine, black tar tentacles and melding in a disposable and director Ruben Fleischer uses every propelling the bewildered human disappointing battle. Hardy and tool in his cinematic arsenal, Hardy around the streets of San Francisco Fleischer do manage to reel it back is fi rmly in charge here, steering in a reluctant rampage reminiscent to that bizarre but charming tone this ship straight to Crazytown. One of this summer’s AI techno-horror they’ve created, and amazingly, can’t help but wonder if Hardy is thriller Upgrade. for all of the wild weirdness and pulling the greatest trick any actor By far the best part of Venom wackadoo mess, this character is, ever has on a multi-million dollar – aside from a scene where Eddie shockingly, one we’d be happy to Hollywood comic book movie, plunges himself into a restaurant spend more time with, thanks to because his insane performance lobster tank and tears into a live Hardy. – TNS Amandla Stenberg shines in powerful The Hate U Give

both of the unfair and corrupt criminal Garden Heights, the Carter family or By Katie Walsh justice and economic system, but also of even Khalil. It is how Starr deals with their personal power. He trains his three her responsibility to her friend, her role children, Starr, Seven (Lamar Johnson) as a witness, her own self-preservation ased on the novel of the and Sekani (TJ Wright), to comply instincts. same name by Angie obediently with police to keep themselves The fi lm would not work without Thomas, George Tillman Jr.’s as safe as possible in the event of an an actor of Stenberg’s capabilities. The Hate U Give, adapted inevitable run-in with the law. Starr’s struggle with her identity and by Audrey Wells, is not a Starr is well-versed in performing instincts is palpable, and she keeps the B“young adult” fi lm, though the story herself as non-threatening to white fi lm grounded in reality even when it has been labelled as such. It’s a fi lm people, a skill she’s also developed at threatens to spiral off into outlandish about young adults, but the issues they her private school, where she deftly melodrama. When Starr fi nally lets go face are ones that grip our entire nation, code-switches for her white friends of her instincts to save herself, she lands no matter the age. It’s a story about and white boyfriend, Chris (K.J. Apa). in the midst of a chaotic protest verging young adults grappling with very large Although they freely appropriate rap on a riot. A young lawyer and activist problems that have an overwhelming music and black slang, Starr must be (Issa Rae) hands her a megaphone. “Are eff ect on young people, such as police agreeable and amicable at all times. you ready to use your weapon?” she brutality, gang warfare and state She walks a tenuous but manageable asks Starr, who steps on the hood of a violence. line that becomes unbearable when car and speaks truth to power. The Hate U Give fi nally gives the she becomes the sole witness to the The police push back, the crowd magnetic young performer Amandla police shooting of an unarmed black is violently dispersed. Fires and Stenberg a vehicle worthy of her talents. teen, her childhood friend Khalil violence rage anyway, but something Having shone in mediocre eff orts like (Algee Smith). has changed in Starr, who has fi nally Everything, Everything and The Darkest The Hate U Give, which borrows its lifted her voice, and, it seems, won’t Minds, the fi lm gives her a role to really title from a Tupac lyric reading, The ever stop. Speaking her truth clears sink her teeth into with the character Hate U Give Little Infants Fs Everybody the channel for Starr’s power, and she of Starr Carter. Her father, Maverick (T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E.), follows the is allowed to shine the way her father (Russell Hornsby), a former gang community as it reels from the murder named her. While there are moments member-turned-grocery store-owner, of a young man as protests erupt and where The Hate U Give could use more instilled the Black Panther 10-point the King Lords gang attempts to silence restraint, what it proves is restraint is programme in his children from a young Starr for speaking of Khalil’s dealing ill-advised when it comes to sharing age, instilling in them the knowledge drugs. But the centre of the story is not your voice, and your truth. – TNS Thursday, October 4, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Ansel Elgort to star in West Side Story Actor Ansel Elgort Manish Malhotra lauds has bagged the lead role in director Steven Spielberg’s remake of Bollywood’s powerful the West Side Story musical. According to variety. com, the Fault In Our international footprint Stars actor REMAKE: Ansel Elgort will will essay essay character Tony in the character remake. Tony, a role By Durga Chakravarty fi rst portrayed by Larry Kert in the original 1957 Broadway musical. aving worked on the costumes The musical debuted on Broadway in 1957 for fi lms like Rangeela, with a book by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Mohabbatein, Kuch Kuch Hota Sondheim and music by Leonard Bernstein. Hai and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in Then, it was turned into a movie released his over-two-decade journey in 1961 that starred Richard Beymer as Tony Hin Hindi fi lmdom, ace fashion designer and and Natalie Wood as Maria, the girl he loves. couturier Manish Malhotra says Bollywood The fi lming for West Side Story will has a powerful international impact. begin next summer and Spielberg, Kevin In his stint in the Hindi fi lm industry, McCollum and Kristie Macosko Krieger will Malhotra has styled the who’s who of produce it. Bollywood, including names like Tabu, The role of Maria has still to be cast. – Rekha, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Sridevi, IANS Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra, among many others. Asked if celebrities play a big role in Ariana Grande gets optimistic driving a designer’s popularity, Malhotra said in an e-mail interview: “In a country Days after Ariana Grande went on an where cinema and its infl uence is as emotional Twitter spree in which she begged prevalent as it is, actors are looked up for “one okay” day, the singer found herself to as much for their sartorial choices as looking forward to what the future holds. for their performances. Bollywood has The 25-year-old pop star on September 30 a powerful international footprint, with shared an uplifting quote on her Instagram massive popularity, including social media DESIGNER: Manish Malhotra says designing clothes for films is his "first love". Story, reports people.com. following, not to mention a front row seat to “Life starts all over again when it gets every fashion week. all about my label. I want to start a diff usion Currently, the designer is looking forward crisp in the fall,” read the quote, which was “It is only natural that actors mirror the line, I want to open stores worldwide, I want to showcase his collection, inspired by attributed to late writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. evolution of modern culture on-screen, and to expand the avenues of my label. Maybe 10 his latest couture range Zween, at the fi rst Hours earlier, the pop star was on hand off it – with their personal style.” years ago, I wouldn’t have had that mindset, Fashion Weekend International (FWI) in to support fi ance Pete Davidson during the Malhotra ventured into the world of Hindi but today I do,” he said. Doha. season premiere of Saturday Night Live showbiz by designing costumes for actress From styling the likes of Kajol, Karisma “Various aspects from the Middle (SNL). Sharing a photo of the comedian Juhi Chawla in 1990 for the movie Swarg. Kapoor, Kareena, Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Eastern culture – be it the centuries-old backstage, Grande wrote, “live from NY” He also designed ensembles for actress Chopra, Preity Zinta and even international architecture, black and white cinema to alongside a small heart. Urmila Matondkar for Rangeela in 1995, singer Kylie Minogue – is there any the native fl ora and fauna – have been key As a lot has changed in Davidson’s for which he garnered recognition. Since personality left he would like to give a style inspirations for this collection,” he said, personal life since SNL went off the air then, he has been on a roll and has designed twist with his designs? adding that he would be showcasing over 60 earlier this year, the September 29’s episode costumes for fi lms like Kuch Kuch Hota “I feel blessed to have had the opportunity ensembles. featured lots of jokes about the star’s high- Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Raja to work with such wonderful talents across Aishwarya will be seen walking as the profi le engagement. Hindustani, Veer-Zaara and Dhadak, as well generations, be it Karisma, Kareena, showstopper for Malhotra at FWI. He says “I got engaged and no one could believe it. as carved a niche with his own brand. Anushka, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the former beauty queen epitomises grace. I can’t believe it. Malhotra launched his label in 2005. He Priyanka, Kajol, and Alia Bhatt. It has been “Aishwarya is not only a dear friend but “I get it, she’s the No. 1 pop star in the says designing clothes for fi lms is his “fi rst their confi dence, grace and femininity that has also been my design muse for many world and I’m that guy from SNL that love”. has continued to inspire me.” years now. Having worked with her in everyone thinks is in desperate need for new “I’ll never leave them, and they’ll never Malhotra said he is always looking to various fi lms, runway shows and red carpet blood,” Davidson remarked. leave me – hopefully. Today, if I had a choice work with trailblazers who are not afraid to appearances, it has always been a pleasure, Two weeks ago, Grande’s team had between a couture collection and the movies, experiment through fashion as a medium of given her strong work ethic,” he added. – announced she would be taking “some much I would choose the latter. For me today, it’s self-expression. IANS needed time to heal and mend”, following her former boyfriend Mac Miller’s death from an apparent overdose. Anurag Kashyap gives space to has an eye for it. He immediately shows In addition to opting to skip the 2018 people he understands: Rachita full confi dence and faith in that person Emmy Awards, Grande also made the and he will give you the space. It’s always decision to drop out of performing during Composer-singer Rachita Arora, amazing to work with Anurag Sir,” she SNL’s premiere. – IANS who composed four songs for Anurag added. Kashyap’s fi lm Mukkabaaz, says the They even teamed up for the hit series fi lmmaker understands what people are Sacred Games. capable of and gives them space. “Anurag sir came to me after “I’ll be always thankful to Anurag sir. Mukkabaaz. I got another opportunity to The fi rst day when he heard my song, the work with him on Sacred Games. He gave confi dence he showed...he immediately me 90s’ disco songs. It was so much fun gave me Mukkabaaz after listening to because it was the fi rst time I did disco that one song of mine,” Rachita said in a tracks,” she said. statement. Among various projects, she has “The good part about Anurag composed the background score of the LOOKING FORWARD: Ariana Grande finds sir is that he gives space to people fi lm Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and theme herself looking forward to what the future holds. CANDID: Rachita Arora says it is always amazing to he understands. He immediately song of the series Karenjit Kaur - The work with Anurag understands what you are capable of. He Untold Story of Sunny Leone. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Thursday, October 4, 2018 COMMUNITY ICC revisits Gandhi’s life on his 150th birthday

ADDRESS: P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, addressing the audience. Photos by Ram Chand GATHERING: A good number of people attending the event.

LAUNCH: The Ambassador releasing the stamp to mark the 150th Birthday of Gandhi. PERFORMANCE: Students performing during the event.

students showcased how used plastic items leader. On the occasion, he also released “While we remember our leader, we need By Mudassir Raja can be recycled and re-used. The primary special stamps to commemorate the 150th to teach our children about the selfl ess purpose of the artwork was to showcase the birthday of Gandhi. All the schoolchildren contributions of Gandhi. Let us get inspired, lessons and principles of Gandhi concerning and other participants were given again and again, and follow the path of n exhibition, artwork carried cleanliness. The guests and the visitors took certifi cates by the ambassador and Milan Gandhi.” out by school children, stage keen interest in the models prepared by the Arun, ICC President. Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador performances, and national students. The programme was well received by the said, “It is wonderful to see this kind of songs marked Gandhi Further, diff erent cultural stage Indian community in Qatar. The community response. The government of India has Jayanti Celebration 2018, performances were also presented to attended the event in large numbers. planned a number of events abroad and Acommemorating the 150th Birthday of underline diff erent aspects of Gandhi’s life. Prominent guests, on the occasion included, also in India through various arms of the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi at Indian ICC-affi liated organisations, including Rajesh Kamble, Co-ordinating Offi cer of government.” Cultural Centre (ICC) on Tuesday evening. Maestro Arts, Karnataka Sangha Qatar, North ICC and Counsellor at the Indian Embassy; He added, “Gandhi was not an ordinary Through all these activities, the team at ICC, Indian Association and Bhangya Parishad Hemant Diwedi, First Secretary at Indian man. His greatest achievement was that he under the aegis of the Embassy of India to Qatar, performed at the event. The artistes Embassy; Devis Edukulathur, ICBF President; resorted non-violent methods to take on Qatar, highlighted the life-long teachings of sang diff erent songs to remember the struggle K M Varghese, IBPC President; Nilangshu the mightiest imperial power in the world Gandhi such as non-violence, cleanliness, and teachings of non-violence by Gandhi Dey, ISC President; and Hassan Choughle, at that time. India was no ordinary colonial taking care of nature, and love for India. for independence of India from British rule. ICC Advisory Council Chairman. possession. We were the crown jewel in the In the spacious courtyard of the ICC A stage play depicted diff erent social issues In her welcome address, Milan Arun said, United Kingdom’s imperial possessions at building, the drawings made by the students in India and their redressal by following the “150 years ago, there was born a leader who that time.” of diff erent Indian schools in Qatar were teachings of the father of the nation. A short showed the world that there are greater The ambassador further said that Gandhi displayed providing a glimpse of Gandhi’s video fi lm was also played for the gathering, references than violence and revenge to get made the elite independence movement life. The exhibition included drawings revisiting the life and struggle of Gandhi. independence. These include non-violence, a mass movement. Gandhi used his non- and paintings highlighting the simple and P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, truth and love. He successfully used the violent methods fi rst in South Africa against peaceful life style of Gandhi. There were attended the event as the chief guest along means and contributed signifi cantly to gain the apartheid powers. The ambassador stalls set up by the schoolchildren displaying with other offi cials from the embassy. The independence. ICC is privileged to launch spoke about the ideas and practices of diff erent models and items prepared using ambassador laid fl oral wreath in front of a a-year-long celebration to commemorate the Gandhi at a great length for the interest of recycled material. Through these models, the portrait of Gandhi and paid homage to the 150th birthday of Gandhi.” the audience.