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CommunityThree Indian entities have given a

Doha-based expat awards for his services to Urdu language.

CommunityThe Kalyanji-Anandji Musical

Evening, hosted by ICBF, will revisit some of the finest Hindi film music of the yesteryears.

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Chatbots Do people want to talk to

bots? Lazy is the new smart

and it would appear bots

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COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

Mall Cinema (1): The Man Who Knew Infinity (2D) 11.45am; The Jungle Book (2D) 2.15pm; One Night Stand (Hindi) 4pm; 24 (Tamil) 5.45pm; Just The 3 Of Us (Tagalog) 8.45pm; 24 (Tamil) 10.45pm.Mall Cinema (2): Captain Am;erica: Civil War (2D) 11am; Captain Am;erica: Civil War (2D) 1.30pm; The Jungle Book (2D) 4.15pm; Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) 6pm; Captain Am;erica: Civil War (2D) 8 & 11pm.Mall Cinema (3): Jacob’s King Of Heaven (Malayalam) 11.15am; Jacob’s King Of Heaven (Malayalam) 2.15pm; The Adderall Diaries (2D) 5pm; The

Man Who Knew Infinity (2D) 6.45pm; Jacob’s King Of Heaven (Malayalam) 8.45pm; 1920 London (Hindi) 11.30pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Captain Am;erica: Civil War (2D) 11.30am;, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30 & 11.15pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): 1920 London (Hindi) 11am; One Night Stand (Hindi) 1.15pm; The Jungle Book (2D) 3pm; The Jungle Book (2D) 5pm; The Man Who Knew Infinity

(2D) 7pm; Just The 3 Of Us (Tagalog) 9pm; 1920 London (Hindi) 11.15pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): Just The 3 Of Us (Tagalog) 11.30am; The Man Who Knew Infinity (2D) 2pm; The Adderall Diaries (2D) 4pm; Just The 3 Of Us (Tagalog) 5.30pm; Kangar Hoppiena (Arabic) 7.45pm; One Night Stand (Hindi) 9.45pm; The Adderall Diaries (2D) 11.30pm.Asian Town Cinema: Jacobninte Swargarajyam; (Malayalam;) 12.30, 1.30, 3.30, 4.30, 6.15, 7.30, 9.15, 10.30pm, 12 & 1.30am; 24 (Tamil) 12.30, 1, 3.15, 4, 6.15, 7, 9, 10pm, 12 & 1am.

EVENTS

Ghinwa ShowDATE: May 7TIME: All DayVENUE: La Cigale Hotel

Ghinwa is created as unique and lovable character that has been generating a great positive impact on children. A character that lives the sweetest and wildest adventures in every play. Her adventures are full of morals, ethics, common knowledge and useful information along with fun events and incidents and happy ending.

Al Meyna CompetitionDATE: Until May 7VENUE: Katara beach 1Keen to revive the heritage of

ancestors and keep it in the minds of new generations, the Cultural Village Foundation — Katara is launching the third edition of Al Meyna Competition,

a diving contest for Qatari children aged between 10 to 14 years. The parent’s approval is required. For inquiries, please call at: 55338633.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change

Ramadan Bazaar 2016Sri Lankan Majlis Qatar (SLMQ), for the

fi rst time will host Ramadan Bazaar 2016 on Friday, May 13, from 3pm to 10pm at Staff ord Sri Lankan School premises. The event will have a free medical camp, shopping stalls, food and drinks, homemade foodstuff , cake & sweets stalls, hand crafts, mehendi, games, fund activities and many more in store for the whole family. SLMQ invites families of all communities and nationalities to participate and spend a day full of excitement.

Flower WorkshopDATE: May 8-10TIME: 5pmVENUE: Wyndham Regency HotelThe purpose of this gathering is to

enhance the knowledge and to develop the skills of our owned fl orists, for designing a fl ower arrangement in whatever issues or occasions in Doha. As we will be inviting a fl ower designer who runs a very famous International Floral Design School in Holland. which is Boerma Instituut. This endeavour is based on combining ideas of Tool Up Tourism and Ferrari Bridge (Flowers & Floral Accessories).

Wings for Life World RunDATE: May 8TIME: 2pmVENUE: Porto Arabia Boardwalk MarinaYou can join thousands of runners in the

Wings for Life World Run, a global race beyond any other. Step up, nominate friends, challenge family and run for those who can’t.

Under the StarsDATE: May 7TIME: 7:30pmVENUE: Museum of Islamic ArtThe Doha Film Institute will bring the

delightful animated fi lm Zarafa as part of its Cinema Under the Stars open-air screening on Saturday. The programme comes to an end with this screening for the summer, and is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy a family friendly fi lm in a diff erent setting from the traditional cinema, while enjoying the outdoors at night.

Conference on EducationDATE: May 7-8VENUE: Qatar National Convention CentreThe conference aims to provide an

opportunity for education experts, academics, and researchers in various educational fi elds to exchange knowledge, information, experiences and researches, in addition to learning more about the latest developments and updates in the fi eld of education.

Qatar Internship FairDATE: Until May 7TIME: 10amVENUE: The Gate MallGet ready for Qatar’s fi rst ever Professional

Networking and Internship Fair at The Gate Mall! Are you a young professional between the ages of 16 and 29 looking for experience and credit towards your education or trying to bolster your CV? Are you a company looking to meet your next all star employee or get to know other businesses? The Qatar Internship Fair 2016 is the place to make it happen.

Let’s Swim for a CauseDATE: TomorrowTIME: 8amVENUE: Sharq Village and SpaSwim for a Cause on May 6, 2016/Friday

from 8am, partnered with Six Senses Spa and Qatar Charity. All proceedings will go towards providing safe drinking water for those who need it. Whether you want to give your casual strokes some real purpose, or make the miles you swim count for a cause close to your heart, Swim 500m or 1000m and see the real impact of your actions on your personal giving footprint. Register now to start making all the miles you cover, time you spend in the pool and calories you burn in the process count for humanity.

QSports Summer CampDATE: June 19-Sept 1TIME: 8am-1pmVENUE: Al Jazeera AcademyRegistration for QSports Summer Camp

2016 is now open. QSports summer camps are committed to providing a safe, fun and skill-based experience for kids between the ages of four and 14. We have a dedicated team of specialist kid’s coaches and classes and activities are safe, planned, progressive, active, creative, inclusive and designed to maximize participation of all children by off ering a variety of activities.

IDdesignDATE: Until tomorrowMeet a designer from IDdesign for spring

renovation ideas and give your home a fresh, new look. Face-to-face consultations are available throughout the month free of charge. Book now! E-mail [email protected] to secure your spot.

Anti-Doping in Humans and AnimalsDATE: May 31-June 1TIME: 8amVENUE: Doha Marriott HotelADLQatar’s 6th Annual Symposium:

Anti-Doping in Humans and Animals: Parallels and Divergences: As with doping in humans to enhance sporting performance, similar interventions to ensure outcome in competition are also apparent in animals (horses, dogs, camels). Practices such as administrations of steroids, inorganic substances such as cobalt, as well as, gene doping may be far more prevalent amongst competing animals.

Shifting SandsDATE: Until July 7VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Museum,

AlsamariyahMA students of UCL Qatar are organising

and curating an exhibition as part of UCLQurates. In the very recent past, Qatar has undergone a signifi cant transformation; through these developments, people have had to adapt to the changing landscape in which they live.

Yamativo Salsa ClassesDATE: Every MondayTIME: 7pmVENUE: Radisson Blu

It’s always fun and always challenging. Let’s meet and learn some moves every Monday night. You don’t need to do anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be there are Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club.

Spring Exhibition MIADATE: Until July 16TIME: 10:30am- 5pmVENUE: QM Gallery Al RiwaqAn exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese

artists, curated by internationally acclaimed New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, will be on view at the QM Gallery Al Riwaq. The exhibition will be the major highlight presented in the context of the Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks exemplifying each and every artist’s unique artistic language and methodology will be displayed in individual galleries.

Chinese Silk ArtDATE: Until May 9VENUE: QM Gallery in KataraThe second major exhibition of the Qatar

China 2016 Year of Culture, ‘Silks from the Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’, presents silk as a theme, and as a special local product of Zhejiang that played an important role in trade along the Silk Road. The exhibition highlights ancient and modern Chinese silk works, with around 100 pieces due to be showcased at the QM Gallery in Katara over a period of 6 weeks.

Cultural Diversity festivalDATE: Until May 31TIME: 7:30-9pmVENUE: Katara Beach Over 20 countries from all over the world are

showcasing their traditions and heritage.

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COMMUNITYROUND & ABOUT

BOOKS1. Girl Online: On Tour by Zoe Sugg2. The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire by Dan Howell and Phil

Lester3. Selp-Helf by Miranda Sings4. The Mindfulness Colouring Book by Emma Farraron5. Magical City by Lizzie Mary Cullen6. Lost Ocean by Johanna Basford7. Nutella: The Best 30 Recipes by Johana Amsili and Hilary

Mandleberg8. The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela9. A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin10. The World of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin

TV-SERIES

1. Friends S1-102. Rick Stein’s India3. Greys Anatomy S74. Walking Dead S1-55. Remember Me6. Criminal Minds S107. Mr Robot S18. Anger Management S19. Better Call Saul S110. Chicago Fire S3

MOVIES1. Star Wars The Complete Saga2. Daddy’s Home3. In The Heart Of The Sea4. Big Short5. Spectre6. Hoarder7. Descendants8. Martian9. Jurassic World10. Everest

MUSIC

1. Various Artists: Now 93 2. Rihanna: Anti 3. Adele: 254. Justin Bieber: Purpose Del Ed 5. Sia: This Is Acting6. Ed Sheeran: X Del Ed 7. Jean-Marie Riachi: Belaaks 2 8. Yanni: Sensuous Chill9. Presley Elvis: 1956 Limited Edition

Blue Octagonal Disc 10. Various Artists: Now That’s What I Call Relaxing

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FOODIE CHOICE

RESTAURANT : Flying Carpet RestaurantLOCATION: The Torch DohaThe Torch Doha itself is a fascinating

building. The restaurant has carpets on the ceiling — giving the impression they are fl oating in mid-air. A great design and a nice touch to the ambience. The food is an open buff et — with a fresh salad bar serving seafood and all sorts of international salads. The live cooking station has a selection of meat, rice and pasta dishes to choose from.


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Unleashing a stormA new breed of bots are about to invade Messenger, the social

network’s insanely popular, highly personal chat app, now with

more than 900 million users, writes Jennifer Van Grove

Humans are so passe.

Facebook now wants to expand your social circle in its messaging app, Messenger, beyond

friends to include robots — or chatbots — that are powered by artifi cial intelligence, and designed to shop, search and generally just get things done for you.

Wait, what? Yep. Facebook wants you to talk to robots. Every day. All day.

It’s certainly a leap to think we,

humans, want to connect with computer programs in the same space where we spill our guts to our closest pals, gossip with our co-workers and co-ordinate with family members to arrange life’s most sacred events (weddings, funerals etc.).

Or maybe it’s not.“It’s not completely weird for

people 35 or younger to interact with machines,” said eMarketer analyst Yory Wursmer. “The freakout factor is gone.”

Though seemingly unfriendly, chatbots, or bots for short, are just software systems that simulate conversations. And, thanks to your smartphone, you likely already encounter a handful of diff erent bots every day, as Wurmser suggested. Take Apple’s Siri, Google Now or Amazon’s Alexa, the virtual assistant that powers the e-commerce giant’s Echo device. Other bots are even more commonplace, say automated text messages confi rming a reservation or a package shipment.

A new breed of bots, however, are about to invade Messenger, the social network’s insanely popular, highly personal chat app, now with more than 900 million users. Users who have, until now, communicated entirely with others in the human race. Facebook in April opened the fl oodgates, letting third-parties develop robot helpers for Messenger that will ideally make it more effi cient to complete quotidian tasks.

In the same way you message a friend, you can now message a

bot for weather updates, to order fl owers, to buy a new pair of shoes or receive the day’s top headlines.

The earliest entrants in Messenger’s bot-dom include CNN, 1-800-Flowers and the shopping app Spring. With the 1-800-Flowers bot, you can, for instance, order fl owers or chat with support just by sending messages in Messenger. So, as Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg put it, to order from 1-800-Flowers, you never have to call 1-800-Flowers again.


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“I’ve never met anyone who likes calling a business,” the executive said while unveiling his answer to the supposedly dreaded customer service call.

More bots are indeed on the way, meaning a pending onslaught of them will usher in a new era in mobile where information comes to you, on your terms — or at least that’s the vision proff ered by Zuckerberg and Messenger Vice President David Marcus. They believe you’ll soon be opting for bots over mobile apps and, of course, those pesky 800-numbers. Because why should you have to hassle with opening other apps or speaking to a human to accomplish things?

“Chatbots are to you and me and today’s culture, what call centres are to our parents’ culture,” said Brian Solis, the principal analyst at Altimeter and an expert on trends in social media.

Maybe so, but that assumes people will simply accept bots as their new besties. Pause to think about that. Siri may be handy when you need her, but she doesn’t insert herself smack-dab in the middle of your personal life. And she doesn’t constantly remind you of her presence, as some of Messenger’s bots do. The CNN robot, for example, sends a daily message with the top headlines, which is great when you’re in the mood for news, but also potentially annoying when you’re not.

Still, it stands to reason that youngsters, in particular, who are already glued to their phones and do prefer to communicate via texts and mobile messages, will latch on to these bot-enabled friendships with benefi ts.

“Mobile pervasiveness is a fact of life,” Solis said. He asserts, with statistics, that we’re all being reprogrammed to make our phones the centre of our universes. “Smartphone users look at their phones 1,500 times a week. That adds up to 177 minutes every day.”

And, good or bad, kids are simply enamoured with artifi cial intelligence. Just observe a child converse with a voice-operated digital assistant. The interactions are oddly intuitive, and, more importantly, fun.

Case in point: Jason Woodmansee’s three children, who range in age from 7 to 13, love to chat up Google’s voice assistant, Google Now, so much so that he worries they might derive a little too much enjoyment from an Amazon Echo. The Echo is an in-home AI machine that can do a bit of everything. The device’s human-like bot goes by the female name of Alexa and, in a conversational fashion, processes commands to play music or games, start timers or set alarms, and add items to shopping lists.

Woodmansee, 44, doesn’t yet own an Echo, but he is toying with the idea of bringing the sophisticated bot into his San Diego home.

“They’ve grown up using touch screens, iPads and smartphones,” he said, referring to his kids’ familiarity with AI helpers. “They know how those things work.”

Chatbots, however, have more than just generational appeal, said Rajesh Gupta, chair of the University

of California at San Diego’s computer science and engineering department. When time and place are factors — say you have an urgent billing issue at 10pm, and you’re on the West Coast — chatting with a robot makes far more sense than placing a phone call or sending an email.

And, really, chatbots are not all that foreign, Gupta said.

“Chat is a mediator, not an end point, between you and me, me and my work, me and my documents,” he said. “As a mediator, (chatbots) are just an extension of the computing platform, of the cell phone.”

Of course, by adding bots to Messenger, Facebook risks creating a gregarious mess. The company is essentially inviting businesses into a friends-only zone, businesses that may or may not respect your messaging boundaries. Messenger users can certainly block a bad bot, but one rotten bot has the potential to sour people on them all.

That is absolutely a concern, Altimeter’s Solis said. Brands are famous for applying their old marketing rule books to new mediums. This is a notion he refers to as “mediumism.”

“Mediumism, a play on the word minimalism, is the idea that brands tend to use new platforms based on legacy models and tricks rather than imagining new possibilities,” Solis said.

But he’s confi dent that Zuckerberg, a self-professed champion of user experience over profi ts, can sort through the complications of convincing nearly a billion people to talk to bots before the fad fl ames out. It certainly helps the Facebook chief’s cause that smartphone and Internet usage has already evolved to reward the path of least resistance over the one that requires more work.

In Internet culture, when you’re looking for something, you go to your social network connections and you ask for assistance, Solis said, as an example. “Chatbots are an evolution of that behaviour.”

In other words, lazy is the new smart and bots are better than friends. —The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS

“Mobile pervasiveness is a fact of life,” Brian Solis, an expert on trends in social media, says. He asserts, with statistics, that we’re all being reprogrammed to make our phones the centre of our universes. “Smartphone users look at their phones 1,500 times a week. That adds up to 177 minutes every day”

More bots are indeed on the way, meaning a pending onslaught of them will usher in a new era in mobile where information comes to you, on your terms — or at least that’s the vision proffered by (Facebook CEO Mark) Zuckerberg


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QPO enters May on heels of a fantastic season By Anand Holla

It has been a fantastic season for the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) what with them having performed more than 50 public

concerts this season. With only four more to go in the month, it sure sounds like it will be a smooth melodious transition into the summer for Doha’s music lovers.

Two of the orchestra’s principal players will perform as soloists, the QPO says. On May 13, in the Katara Opera House, Rony Moser will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, written just two months before Mozart’s death. Flying in the face of the mythology surrounding Mozart’s last days, the music is generally high-spirited.

Indeed, an 1802 essay in Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung stated, “The reviewer, who has this magnificent concerto lying before him in score form, can impart to all good the happy certainty that none other than Mozart – only he – can have written it; that consequently it must be, in view of the beautiful, tasteful and proper composition, the foremost clarinet concerto in the world; for, so far as the review knows, only this one by him exists.”

The May 13 concert also includes Bedrich Smetana’s Overture to The Bartered Bride, with its celebration of Czech folk dance, and Antonin Dvorak’s Seventh Symphony. Tomas Netopil, Music Director of the Aalto Theatre and the Philharmonie Essen, will conduct the orchestra.

Executive Director of QPO, Kurt Meister told Community, “With all this music for aficionados I wanted to close the season with some universally popular and superb music. So we have added a concert on June 4 with Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, one of the greatest of all symphonies and surprisingly one we have never performed. Johannes Brahms’ Second Symphony, perhaps the most ingratiating of all symphonies, will close the curtain until next year.”

On May 21, Nicole Pressler, principal flute in the Qatar Philharmonic, will play Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto, written in 1934 as a commission for the French virtuoso Marcel Moyse. Ibert’s witty and frightfully difficult music made the music

a favourite of performers and audiences alike. Its range of technical challenges led the Paris Conservatory to immediately start using it for competitive auditions.

The May 21 concert will be led by Dmitrij Kitajenko, Conductor of Honour of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Opening the programme will be Felix Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony, the Third, which was inspired by a walking tour the young Mendelssohn took in the British Isles, a QPO spokesperson explained. The ruins of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Abbey, which burned in the 17th century, led to Mendelssohn’s atmospheric music. A third country, Spain, features in the programme with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, a colourful and evocative piece that requires a virtuoso ensemble like the Qatar Philharmonic.

A week later, on May 28, Dmitrij Kitajenko conducts Robert Schumann’s Fourth Symphony. The Fourth is Schumann’s most

adventurous symphonic work in terms of form, using the cyclic and episodic style that characterises his piano music. But then, Schumann was attempting to depict his wife, Clara, and what a human being looks like in sonata form, one wonders.

Noted violinist Kolja Blacher will come to Doha to play Max Bruch’s First Concerto in G Minor, one of the greatest of all violin concertos. Closing out the evening will be Richard Strauss’ Rosenkavalier Waltzes, some of the lushest music ever written.

Recently, at the eight-concert-in-a-day Festival of Music that enthralled hundreds at the QNCC, Qatar Music Academy (QMA) students joined the stellar talents of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) on stage, both as soloists and as orchestra players. For the first time, the landmark 45-minute collaboration witnessed the QMA students and the QPO perform together in a concert of Western and Arab classical music.

Dmitrij Kitajenko in action. He is the Conductor of Honour of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Rony Moser

By Umer Nangiana

Acknowledging his lifelong services to the promotion and preservation of Urdu language in the

Middle East, three prominent entities in India recently bestowed Mohammad Habibun Nabi, an Indian expatriate living in Doha, with awards.

Nabi, a passionate community volunteer and patron of leading Asian community welfare organisations, received the awards during his recent visit to India.

His fi rst award was the Hindi Urdu Shatiya Award, given by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik. His second award was Ashraf Qadari Award for Urdu Tahrik, given by NCP General Secretary Tariq Anwar and Dr Abdul Ghafoor, the Minister of Minority Welfare Bihar Government. His last award was given by the Urdu department of Hyderabad University for the promotion of Urdu in the Middle East.

Nabi, a civil engineer by profession, currently works as project Manager at Qatar Water and Electricity corporation. He is the Chief Patron of AMUAA; Deputy Chief Patron of Bazm-e-Urdu and

Bazm-e-Sadaf; and the Patron of World Bihar Organization, Mission 20 and IJBA.

“My passion is to serve the Asian community voluntarily through teamwork and delivering on commitments consistently by building long-lasting bridges and strengthening the cultural ties with our Qatari brethren,” says Nabi.

He studied at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1979. He was the table tennis captain of AMU in 1976 and later became the general captain of AMU and participated at state level in Table Tennis, Kho Kho and Ball Badminton.

“Due to involvement in cultural activities Urdu was very close to my heart and I have always tried to promote Urdu in any form or any manner to the community and by the grace of God, I have achieved a lot of success during the last 40 years of my journey,” says the recently awarded community leader.

Besides Qatar, Nabi has lived in many countries of the Middle East. He began his long journey in the region from Baghdad, Iraq in 1980. During his stay there, he participated in and organised many sporting activities for his company Mid Mac, besides many cultural activities and special programmes

related to Urdu.He moved in 1982 to Oman,

where he continued with his community activities and became the joint secretary for AMU’s old boys association there. He also become the committee member of Oman Cricket Association.

In annual international mushairas, he invited Pakistani Qawwali legends Ghulam and Farid Sabri Qawwals for performing a Qawwali in Salalah, Muscat and was instrumental in organising many programmes for the Asian community.

Nabi actively participated in cricket and table tennis tournaments and won many national championships during his 16 years of stay in Oman.

He also had the honour to meet Sultan Qaboos of Oman multiple times during his stay there. He also played an integral part in the construction of the Sultan Qaboos University from the beginning and later worked at the university as Head of Civil Infrastructure.

He moved to Qatar in 1998 and joined RasGas. There he developed the RasGas, Qatargas Housing project with international school, a senior club and a community hospital. He got elected as the president of AMUAA in 2001.

His eff orts as the sports secretary and general secretary

of Indian Culture Centre (ICC) helped in successfully raising funds from leading corporations and thus ensuring ICC remains a successful non-profi t socio-cultural entity.

He has been engaging community leaders and local organisations in social and cultural activities, extending help to the needy. As the vice president of Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), he raised funds for underprivileged workers and arranged repatriation, and helped with medical assistance, traffi c fi ne problems and other issues related to the workers.

Nabi has been active in organising many fundraising events for a temple with Indian legend singer Lata Mangeshkar and actress Madhuri Dixit, and many more celebrities. He has also raised funds for Shaukat Khanam Memorial Hospital with Imran Khan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, while being based in Oman.

In Qatar, he has been associated with Bazm-Alig and has been conducting yearly debate and painting competitions among schools to provide platform to students for their better future. Nabi also started ICC-One toastmasters club.


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Habibun Nabi, right, receiving Hindi Urdu Shatiya Award from Uttar Pradesh governor.

Indian expat gets three awards for services to Urdu

Habibun Nabi receives Patana Award.

Habibun Nabi also received an award from Hyderabad University.


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FCC readers forum pays tribute to late writer Babu Bharadwaj Qatar-based Malayalee social and cultural activists got together and paid tribute to late writer Babu Bharadwaj at FCC Vayanakoottam recently. Bharadwaj introduced the wounds and pleasures of expatriate life for the first time to Malayalam literature. The participants believed that Bharadwaj recognised the historical and social dimensions of travel and that his creative interventions became motivation for many other writers from the expatriate

community. Bharadwaj took a fundamental approach towards any subject. He did not engage himself in dry philosophical talks and positioned himself on the humane side. Rafeeq Mechery, FCC executive committee member, presided. Writer Thwayyaba, media activist Mujeeb Rahman, MT Nilambur, AVM Unni, Fareed Thikkodi, Anwar Babu, Bawa Vadakara, CR Manoj, Abdul Rasheed, and Jaleel Kutyadi participated in the discussions.

By Joey Aguilar

The month-long 118th Philippine Independence Day (PID) celebration in Qatar will feature an array of cultural and

sports activities, festivals, and exhibitions starting on May 6, set to take place in various locations in the country.

Speaking at a press conference and launching of the event on

Tuesday, the 2016 PID committee announced that the celebration this year will kick-off in Dukhan with a unique food festival.

United Filipino Organisation in Qatar (UFOQ) chairman Ed Anami said that besides showcasing popular Filipino dishes at the event, a contest on food preparation will also be held at the venue.

Some of the activities include “Now and Before Doll Exhibit for Philippine History and Fashion,” Filipino families in Qatar photo exhibition, culinary festival,

“Filipino Talent,” 3X3 basketball competition, games for children, and the Philippine Cultural Show, and “Zumba Morning.”

The tourism promotion committee led by Ed Alcantara has also organised a photo contest for all Filipino expatriates in Qatar aimed at promoting the touristic destinations in the Philippine through social media.

A year-round programme, he believes such contest will entice many foreigners and Filipino expatriates around the world to

spend time to visit the diff erent places in the Philippines especially during their annual vacation.

Philippine ambassador Wilfredo Santos told Gulf Times that they always want to have a meaningful celebration for the Filipino community.

“We want to be fully participated by our countrymen in Qatar and I look forward for a very successful 118th PID celebration this year,” the envoy said as he urged Filipino expatriates to take part and “enjoy the importance of this special day

in our history.”“Unlike in previous years where

we held our activities solely in Doha, we will have a diff erent format this year, we will have a month-long celebration that will be held in diff erent places around Qatar,” Santos added.

UFOQ vice chairman Ressie S Fos told Gulf Times that they will also provide free bus transportation to Filipino workers who are living in diff erent labour camps.

During the main celebration on June 3, he said a group of Filipino workers who are in the construction sector will set up a ‘one-stop-shop’ and a “Help Desk” at the venue.

Fos said attendees will have the opportunity to inquire about their social security system and Home Development Mutual Fund contributions, securing overseas employment certifi cate, and seeking advise about labour and human rights issues.

While the actual PID is celebrated every June 12, the main celebration in Qatar will take place on June 3 at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, four days before the start of the Holy month of Ramadan.

Embassy offi cials led by Santos and leaders of Filipino organisations will hold a traditional fl ag-raising ceremony at the chancery in Jelaiah area on the same day followed by a community breakfast and a motorcade going to the venue.

Besides the annual parade of colours and 118 Rose Display, the celebration will also feature entertainment shows (singing and street dancing), Ministry of Interior workshop session, medical mission, car show, and food exhibition.

UFOQ also announced that a popular artiste was invited to perform at this year’s PID event in Qatar.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015 – Tourism Janela Joy Cuaton, who attended the PID launching on Tuesday, also urged her compatriots to take part in the annual celebration.

CAKE-CUTTING: Philippine ambassador Wilfredo Santos, fifth left, led the ceremonial cutting of cake to mark the month-long Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. He was joined by Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism Janela Joy Cuaton and Independence Day Committee members. Photo by Joey Aguilar

Month-long celebration to mark Philippine Independence Day


COMMUNITY

Conference on pastoral care at Doha College

Doha College recently hosted a Pastoral Care Conference for teachers, counsellors and health professionals from

across Qatar. The conference, a Doha College initiative and the fi rst of its kind in the region, was an informative and interactive event where attendees shared best practices, ideas and experiences related to the pastoral care of students from an international perspective.

The event covered a number of aspects particularly relevant to international schools. The presentation on “Understanding the Needs of Expatriate Children in International Schools” focused on how expatriate living impacts young people. Understanding the expatriate student profi le raises awareness of expatriate needs and as such, allows schools to devise and implement eff ective programmes and interventions to help young people thrive away from their home countries and cultures.

Nick Croker, Head of Key Stage 3 at Doha College, explained how “international schools have a large number of third culture children. Our role as educators is to identify and support those children by fully understanding their needs.”

‘Third Culture Kids’ is a term used to refer to children who are raised in a culture outside of their parents’ culture for a signifi cant part of their development years. The fi rst culture of children refers to that of the country from which the parents originated, the second culture refers to that in which the family currently resides, and the third culture refers to the “lifestyle ‘created, shared and learned’ by those who are from one culture and in the process of relating to another one,” according to Pollock & Van Reken.

Kathleen Swords, School Counsellor at Doha College, said, “Third Culture Kids develop a number of gifts and talents, however they also are faced with a number of challenges. The key is to make children aware of these challenges, to normalise them and help them understand that they are the result of a lived experience rather than a defi cit within themselves. As expatriate children are often isolated from support system back home, including extended family, it is vital that schools develop knowledgeable pastoral care programmes to support their unique student body.”

The “Mental Health in Young People” presentation provided delegates with an understanding of the internal and external factors aff ecting mental health, in order to ensure that schools engage with students from a knowledgeable frame of reference.

An intense workshop on PSHE saw the delegates develop a framework for a comprehensive PSHE programme

appropriate for expatriate children in an international setting, by identifying key areas of student need.

Another presentation focused on “Promoting a Climate for Learning Behaviour” and was led by Anne Malabar, Head of student support services at the International School of London Qatar. This provided an insight for managing behaviour in order to promote a climate for

learning. This was achieved by looking at typical confl ict incidents and sharing thoughts and ideas on how to manage them eff ectively.

Lastly, a workshop on safeguarding introduced delegates to a working framework which seeks to assist schools when applying safeguarding knowledge to students in an international school environment rather than in their home country.

The conference proved a valuable experience to attendees.

Joanne Normanton, Head of Key Stage 3 Girls at Newton British School, said,“[The session had] informative, well laid-out and useful information that we can take back to our own school.”

Kevin Bloomer, Design and Technology teacher at the Doha British School, said, “The event was very useful and a much-needed Continuing Professional Development opportunity in Doha.”

Amanda Lester, School Counsellor at the Newton British School, described the material as “easy to relate to, and appreciate as an adult the issues that third culture children have. I am looking forward to putting this into practice.”

Siobhan Moyes, Assistant Head Teacher, Head of Sixth Form at Doha British School, said, “My colleagues and I found all of the presentations and workshops very useful and it was an excellent opportunity to network with other teachers across Qatar.”

FOCUS: The event covered a number of aspects particularly relevant to international schools and ‘Third Culture Kids’.

IIS wins Islamic awareness competition title The Ideal Indian School (IIS) bagged the Rolling Trophy in the Inter-School Islamic Awareness Competitions for expatriate students recently. The competition was hosted by Ideal Indian School and students from eight expatriate schools took part. The main objective of the competition was to inculcate the teachings of Islam. The competition included Elocution and Holy Qur’an Recitation in Junior and senior categories. In the Qur’an Recitation Competition, Abdullah Khan and Sheikh Yusuf secured first and second

positions respectively in the Junior category. In the Elocution competition, Abdullah Wali and Rafia Islam stood first and second respectively in the senior category. IIS bagged the overall trophy in the Quran Recitation and also won the competition’s Rolling Trophy.Seen here are the winners of the competition with chief guest Sheikh Dr Muwafee Mohammed Azab, Principal Syed Shoukath Ali and judges.


COMMUNITY

Centro Capital Doha appoints Executive Chef C

entro Capital Doha, Rotana’s newest hotel that was launched earlier this month in Bin Mahmoud district on Al Jazeera Street, has appointed Shaikh Toufi k Imam as the hotel’s Executive Chef.

In his new role, Chef Imam — who comes with over 17 years of experience — will lead a team of chefs and will also be responsible for menu creations at Centro’s all-day dining restaurant “c.taste”, the modern bar “c.mondo” as well as the innovative 24-hour take-away dining shop “c.deli”.

Chef Imam started his career in his home country India, where he worked for one year before leaving for Bahrain. Later on, he moved to Dubai and joined the team at Al Bustan Rotana. In 2013 he moved to Oryx Rotana Doha Qatar, Imam achieved great results at Oryx Rotana and worked his way up to Executive Sous Chef, today he is proudly part of the team of Centro Capital Doha as the Executive Chef.

“Centro Capital Doha extends a warm welcome to Chef Imam. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, perfectly complementing our team of

passionate hospitality professionals,” said Luca Medda, General Manager of Centro Capital Doha. “Chef Imam’s creativity and operational knowledge will enhance our guests’ culinary experience and ensure that Centro Capital Doha will deliver the very best,” he added.

Imam said: “I have been part of the Rotana family since 2013, and today I join the team of Centro Capital Doha, Rotana’s latest addition in Qatar. I am more than proud to continue my career with one of the most ambitious and fastest growing hospitality brands in the region.”

Twenty minutes away from Hamad International Airport, Centro Capital Doha off ers 229 rooms and studios in a contemporary and stylish setting meeting the demands of a new generation of traveller, seeking fi nesse and functionality at reasonable rates.

‘c.taste’ the all-day dining restaurant meets the needs as well as the demands of guests and welcomes its visitors from 6am till 10:30pm. c.taste off ers a distinctive dining experience and a variety of international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shaikh Toufik Imam

Centrepoint urges people to spend more time with families

Centrepoint is celebrating the upcoming World Family Day on May 15 by encouraging families in the region to spend

quality time with loved ones. The brand that is popular for its variety of fashion clothing, kids wear, accessories, cosmetics and home décor, is encouraging its customers to celebrate the special moments with more than just gifts.

A study conducted by the brand shows that over 48% of respondents claimed that they do not get suffi cient time with their family and 87% of respondents said that spending time with family is what they looked forward to most on the weekends.

In today’s modern world, work is increasingly taking over our lives and we spend longer and longer hours in pursuit of our career goals. With more than 44% of participants in the study spending over nine hours at work, time with family becomes shorter, with adverse eff ects on our well-being. “Children are often the most aff ected,” says Lucy Bruce, founder of Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery who has worked closely with Centrepoint to help raise awareness for the importance of family time. “As a mother of three, a business owner and founder of the Harmony House charity, it is fair to say that I’ve had times when I’ve felt

like I have bitten off more than I can chew. Recognising the importance of my role in my children’s lives has made being present and spending quality time with my children my main priority. The positive impact it has had on my children and myself is immeasurable.”

Studies have shown that close bonds to family and having a strong emotional support system have a signifi cant positive impact on our health and well-being. Centrepoint’s CEO, Manu Jeswani, says, “When I was younger I often missed out on spending precious moments with family due to work commitments. I have learnt from that and today my family is my priority and I make sure to spend quality time with my wife and children on the weekends and on family holidays. Work is an important

aspect of life, but family comes fi rst.” He further adds, “Centrepoint is a family fashion brand and we care about our customers, a majority of whom are married with children. We want to encourage them to cherish this phase of life and prioritise their time towards their families.”

Centrepoint has teamed up with regional lifestyle and parenting infl uencers Lucy Bruce, Kaya Scott and Deanna Khalil, to share tips and advice on spending quality time with family. This year, Centrepoint stores will have special cash desks dedicated to families shopping in store on World Family Day. Centrepoint is also encouraging families to post selfi es of themselves spending quality time together using #GiftYourTime in order to win gift cards from the brand.

The fi rst tip is to put your phone away or on charge while you’re spending time with your family. Make sure they have your full attention and you’ll see that your children are less irritable and attention seeking.

Secondly, don’t rule out activities just because they may take more time or involve more cleaning later. Enjoy the moments you have with your family and think of fun and creative ways to keep your children engaged. The memories you make will be more that worth the time and eff ort spent.

Thirdly, when children take the lead on activities, they gain and learn so much more. This will also help you connect better with them and get more insight on how they think and approach life.

Fourth, focus on learning in the moment and creating opportunities to gain from the current activity instead of focusing on what’s coming up tomorrow and putting pressure on the future. Make sure to breathe and enjoy the moment you’re in.

Lastly, don’t be quick to judge and lead by example instead. Take the time to explain why your child’s actions are wrong and ask them to tell me you how they can make things right. Revisit the situation and talk about what they could have done diff erently and always let them know that you love them, even when they have acted up.

A promotional image for Centrepoint’s latest initiative.

Aster launches heat stress awareness campaign

Aster Medical Centre, a division of Aster DM Healthcare, has launched a month-long Heat Stress Awareness campaign in Qatar.

The campaign, titled “Beat the Heat”, includes a series of educational events to educate the public at large on health related issues during the summer months. Free awareness classes based on Heat Stress and related issues will be organised in co-ordination with diff erent corporate houses and associations during the month. The campaign is organised as part of the Aster Community Good Health Programme to promote good health and well-being among the people.

Commenting on the campaign, Sameer Moopan, Chief Executive Offi cer, Aster DM Healthcare, Qatar said, “The Heat Stress campaign is to ensure a reduced risk of heat stroke during the summer months. The campaign is aimed at providing a wakeup call for all residents and reminds the people of the importance of taking the right steps to help prevent heat stress and dehydration.”

The campaign carries the slogan “Beat the Heat” and urges the public to drink lots of water, especially those exposed to the scorching heat. Specially designed educational fl yers and posters are being distributed at various places in the country. The fl yers focus on the topics, Heat Stroke, Urinary Stones and the importance of drinking more water in summer.


COMMUNITY

Grand Hyatt wins Green Hospitality Award Grand Hyatt Hotel & Villas recently won the Green Hospitality Award at the National Programme for Conservation and Energy Eff iciency – Tarsheed’s fourth annual celebration organised by Kahramaa. The event was attended by Prime Minister and Interior Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, Minister of Energy and Industry HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada

and several other dignitaries. “Our overall objective is to become more sustainable and eff icient in managing our resources,” said the director of engineering, Manveer Singh. “It is a pleasure to have been recognised for our Go Green initiative and we seek to continue adopting environmental sustainable practices throughout the future.”

Pempek cook-off in MIA Park Pempek is the name of a well-known Indonesian dish. It originated in South Sumatera in the 16th century. It is a savoury fishcake delicacy, usually served with yellow noodles and a dark, rich sweet and sour sauce.Last weekend, the Indonesian community held a pempek cook-off in MIA Park. The event was off iciated by Andi Una Sidehabi, wife of Indonesian ambassador to Qatar. The event was held to commemorate the 40 years of Qatar-Indonesia Diplomatic relations. Ambassador Sidehabi, in his written speech, stressed the need for a sense of unity among Indonesian citizens under the Indonesian community organisation in Qatar namely PERMIQA, which is currently led by Edwin Kurniawan.The event was organised by Qatar Palembang Community (Komunitas Palembang Qatar, or Kompaq). Edi Ujang, the chairman of Kompaq, stated that true to its namesake, Kompaq’s members came to Qatar from Southern Sumatra, home of Pempek. While they work in oil and gas sector as well as in other sectors such as telecommunication, banking and finance, embassies and others they never lose the ties that binds them together with their hometown. Kompaq, established in 2009, has played an important role in enhancing the relationship among citizens in Qatar through participation in the activities of the Indonesian community in Qatar, especially the promotion of social and cultural events and other events in Doha. Ambassador Sidehabi also urged the Indonesian diaspora to demonstrate good work ethics and follow the rules and regulations of Qatar in their daily life.


COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC

Disclaimer: Picked from diff erent sources and numbered in the infographic, these teas have not been evaluated by the FDA. The teas also do not intend to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


COMMUNITYLIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE

ARIESMarch 21 — April 19

CANCERJune 21 — July 22

LIBRASeptember 23 — October 22

CAPRICORNDecember 22 — January 19

TAURUSApril 20 — May 20

LEOJuly 23 — August 22

SCORPIOOctober 23 — November 21

AQUARIUSJanuary 20 — February 18

GEMINIMay 21 — June 20

VIRGOAugust 23 — September 22

SAGITTARIUSNovember 22 — December 21

PISCESFebruary 19 — March 20

Are you thinking about all the things you have to do today and

the next day and the next and the next? Stop obsessing Aries and

prioritise the things that need to be done — today and tomorrow and

the next day.

There is no time like the present Cancers. If you feel inspired and full

of energy thanks to the Super Moon in Pisces on Tuesday, go with

that energy.

As much as you may want to do something today that may not be in

your best interests, you really have to listen to your intuition today

Librans. And go with it.

Whatever you do today goat’s, be careful to choose the right words

at the right time. It’s amazing how choosing to say the right thing

can help you more than anything else sometimes.

Don’t stop believing in all the things that you can be right now bulls.

You have amazing energy and strength and all you have to do is

focus it later like today.

If you can’t seem to get it together right now Leos, why are you

trying so hard? Maybe if you stop trying to be perfect all the time

you will intuitively ease into something that works for you.

In your self–fulfilment and creative zone, the recent Super Moon

restored the child like ability in you to see how exciting things could

be for you if you let them be.

Be open to someone new coming into your world today and being

blown away by their friendship and openness. You have a lot to learn

from each other right now.

Unless you are 100% sure about something or someone, don’t take a

chance today twins. Be sure before you do something that you may

not recover from as quickly as you need to.

It’s all about relationships, networking and the connections you

make Virgos. Being a people person is really important and while

you take pride in doing things yourself and being a perfectionist, you

also need to let other people help you.

Don’t let someone steer you in the wrong direction today Sags.

You’ve been on the right path and have a lucky streak in you which

you should emphasise.

The Moon spends one more day in your sign today Pisces – coming

off the Super Moon which really lit up your life on Tuesday. Make

sure you remember all the wonderful thoughts and feelings you had

Tuesday.

The edible backyard: A source for family meals — and fun H

ave your kids ever asked you where the food they’re eating comes from? It’s a question many parents are answering right from their backyard and porches.

To create a hands-on educational experience, many families are transforming their usable spaces into fruit and vegetable gardens that feed the whole family, and sometimes neighbours, too. For the price of a few seeds or seedlings, you can produce fruits and vegetables that are delicious, safe, economical, nutritious, and fresh-and the best part is, your whole family can dig in together.

If you’re interested in starting your own backyard garden, here are a few tips from the experts:

How do I start?The fi rst thing to do is decide where your

garden will go. Choose an area with the most southern facing sun exposure. Next, get a soil test kit at your local supply store. If you’re going to invest time, work and money into your garden, you should make sure your soil is fertile. This simple, inexpensive test will determine that.

What should I grow?Simply put, plant the vegetables that your

family likes. If your family eats a lot of salad, think about planting lettuces, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, caulifl ower, radishes and, of course, tomatoes.

It’s also smart to think about the types of meals you cook. Do you stir-fry? Grow bell

peppers, onions, peas, and broccoli. Do you enjoy Mexican food? Consider various hot peppers and cilantro. Do you create main dishes from vegetables? Then potatoes, squash, eggplant and spinach might be the way to go.

How large should my garden be?A great size for a beginner’s garden is 10x18

feet, which can easily feed a family of four to six. However, your garden should refl ect the size of your family, availability of space, amount of time you can spend tending to it and the amount of work you’re willing to do.

It’s important to remember that too large a garden can easily overwhelm you and become a discouraging chore instead of an enjoyable pastime. Keep it manageable. You’ll be amazed at the amount of delicious food you can grow in any space-even on a patio or balcony. No space is too small!

Supporting the culture To help families spend more time together

and maximise their garden yield, some company supplies a family needs to grow a garden, including mulch, live plants, regular and organic seeds, and garden tools. The rural lifestyle store hosts gardening events featuring expert advice, special products and seed stations for children throughout the planting season. Check with your local Tractor Supply store for details on upcoming gardening events.

© Brandpoint


COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

Adam

Pooch Cafe

Garfield

Bound And Gagged

Codeword

Wordsearch

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Sudoku

Sudoku is a puzzle based

on a 9x9 grid. The grid is

also divided into nine (3x3)

boxes. You are given a

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COMMUNITYPUZZLES

Colouring

Answers

Wordsearch Codeword

DOWN1. Predict (8)2. Water vapour (5)4. Tell (6)5. Haughty (12)6. Atone (7)7. Lake (4)8. Boastful (12)12. Jacket (8)14. Novice (7)16. Envelop (6)18. Quaff (5)19. Threesome (4)

ACROSS1. Shove (4)3. Outlook (8)9. Total (7)10. Journal (5)11. Philanthropist (12)13. Decide (6)15. Picture-house (6)17. Bigoted (6-6)20. Musical piece (5)21. Travelling round (7)22. Foreman (8)23. Hide (4)

ACROSS1. Not the full amount, we’re told (4)3. Referee with a famous mother! (8)9. Clothes in which a French one goes to class (7)10. Embellish a new day, by the sound of it (5)11. Casualty station used by sportsmen (8-4)13. Not in to put down the expenditure (6)15. A business combine producing mulled claret (6)17. It’s used for bringing fish to shore, we hear (7-5)20. The fragrance of a European flower, it’s said.... (5)21. ....flower opening out near the sea! (7)22. Uniform chant for the service (8)23. Get fed-up when it comes back again (4)

DOWN1. Solid container that increases sonority (5-3)2. You’ll find me in a disturbed state (5)4. Guiding to target and returning to base (6)5. They are downtrodden on flights (5-7)6. A place from which to observe the prospect (7)7. Social status will produce a row (4)8. Poor criteria as far as flag officers are concerned (3,9)12. He turns up surrounded by unusually deadly, volatile fluid (8)14. Transplanted tree, so a flower appears (3-4)16. Describing the great range of an ecclesiastic (6)18. Stringed instrument received in acclamation (5)19. Cabbage for a king (4)

Quick Clues

Cryptic Clues

Yesterday’s Solutions

QUICKAcross: 1 Pleonastic; 7 Aware; 8 Airship; 10 Tenderly; 11 Blur; 13 Cavity; 15 Charge; 17 Look; 18 Proposer; 21 Reality; 22 Event; 23 Celebrated.Down: 1 Plain; 2 Elements; 3 Nearly; 4 Sort; 5 Inhaler; 6 Particular; 9 Perpetrate; 12 Shipment; 14 Violate; 16 Prayer; 19 Speed; 20 Line.

CRYPTICAcross: 1 Water-melon; 7 Inept; 8 Chatter; 10 Wild-eyed; 11 Omit; 13 Indeed; 15 Tramps; 17 Toad; 18 Persuade; 21 Emotion; 22 Okapi; 23 Adam and Eve.Down: 1 Wheel; 2 Tethered; 3 Rocker; 4 Elan; 5 Optimum; 6 Tin whistle; 9 Rotisserie; 12 Dry-stone; 14 Diamond; 16 Pennon; 19 Apace; 20 Firm.


COMMUNITY REVIEWS

FILM: KrampusCAST: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Emjay

Anthony, David Koechner DIRECTION: Michael Dougherty

Michael Dougherty, director of the cult horror fl ick of 2007, Trick ‘r Treat, returns to the genre to bring scares to yet another holiday in Krampus, which threatens to upend the generally benign season of gift-giving and family get-togethers around the festive season.

It’s a bit of a throwback to the kinds of family-skewed comedies and horror fi lms we would get in the 1980s, Gremlins most notably, particularly in the way mayhem overtakes a quiet community.

It’s festive time for one particular family, which means yet another gathering at the home of workaholic Tom (Adam Scott) and his wife Sarah (Toni Collette), and the rest of the dysfunctional unit for three claustrophobic days that mostly involve snippy complaining and petty squabbling.

Tom and Sarah’s young son Max (Emjay Anthony), at perhaps the last age when Santa Claus might still be seemingly real idea, writes a letter to the mythical North Pole resident that relates his wish of Christmas with his family being “like it used to be”. However, when his letter is found by his bratty cousins and openly mocked, Max tears up his letter, and abandons his wishful beliefs, which inadvertently causes a chain of horrifi c events when the malevolent holiday demon Krampus arrives in the wake of a massive blizzard to put an end to the family bickering for good.

Dougherty starts off his fi lm with the suggestion that something’s changed about how the holidays are celebrated these days as compared to when he was growing up.

For the most part, the movie clips along as you’d expect. — WS

DVDs courtesy: Saqr Entertainment Stores, Doha

Conflicting forcesBy Katie Walsh

FILM: ConcussionCAST: Will Smith, Gugu

Mbatha-Raw, Albert Brooks, Alec Baldwin

DIRECTION: Peter Landesman

Concussion, written and directed by Peter Landesman, establishes two things right away — the

extreme reverence that people have for football, through a Hall of Fame acceptance speech by Pittsburgh Steeler “Iron Mike” Webster (David Morse), and the bona fides of Dr Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), an extremely well-educated Nigerian immigrant and forensic neuropathologist in the Pittsburgh coroner’s office.

These are the two conflicting forces throughout the film: the love of the game and the un-deniability of science. The basis for the film, the 2009 GQ article Game Brain by Jeanne Marie Laskas (she also wrote the subsequent book Concussion), relies more heavily on the latter.

Dr Omalu is a curious, sensitive man, excited about his work; the kind of coroner who treats his bodies as people, asking them to help him find out what happened

to them. This is where Iron Mike ends up, dead at 50, scarred by self-inflicted Taser wounds, living out of his truck, tormented by voices in his head.

Needing to know why he ended up this way, Bennet sets off down a self-funded path to discovery, and finds that what he discovers is something that one of the most powerful organisations in the country wants to keep quiet.

It’s a new disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), caused by the kind of repeated head injuries common for football players, boxers or wrestlers. This is controversial because his findings dare to suggest that playing football could be a hazard to one’s health. This isn’t something that the NFL wants its players — or the aspiring college and high school players with big dreams of making it to the big leagues — knowing.

Smith gives a strong performance as Omalu, more than just his distinctive African accent. He portrays him as a caring and determined man, an outsider who is able to see things as they are because he’s not beholden to the religion of football. He believes in the American dream, which is why he’s so appalled that these players, dreamers themselves, are tossed aside when they no longer have monetary value.

Concussion suffers a bit from

not knowing where to focus — it glosses over some of the important connective tissue that would better demonstrate Dr Omalu’s work. It stuffs those moments into montages, and lingers on scenes where he struggles with his rationalisation for speaking up, trying to convince others to do the right thing. There are pep talks and tossed off truisms, and not enough procedure. This back and forth feels like an appeasement to the NFL itself, to show the struggle in taking the league on, which, if the science is to be believed, he absolutely should.

It’s hard to watch Concussion and not feel infuriated about the systems of power that exploit bodies for profit and then have the gall to not take care of these people.

Coupled with documentaries like Happy Valley or The Hunting Ground, you can’t help but feel that to remain a consumer of the NFL or college football is to be party to an exploitative organisation. But the film ends on a note that essentially says it’s OK to love the sport of football, just that we should take care of our players. Seems like a fair compromise, but for a film that wants to hit hard, where it hurts, at the end, it seems to shy away from that direct impact. — Tribune New Agency

FILM: Home InvasionCAST: Jason Patric, Natasha

Henstridge, Scott Adkins, Kyra Zagorsky

DIRECTION: David Tennant

Chloe Paige (Natasha Henstridge) and her stepson Jacob (Liam Dickinson) live in an isolated mansion in an island. Chloe’s husband

is travelling and she does not know his whereabouts. One stormy night, Chloe is hosting her friend Alice (Johannah Newmarch) when a car arrives and Alice believes they are strangers needing information. When she leaves the house, she is murdered by a masked man. Chloe closes the front door and calls the police and the home security company. However the police can’t cross the bridge that was damaged by the criminals. Meanwhile the trio of criminals breaks in Chloe’s house. The security agent Mike (Jason Patric) uses the security cameras to advise Chloe where to hide. The trio is looking for a safe and for Chloe while she is hidden with Jacob. Will the police arrive in time to save Chloe and Jacob?

Home Invasion is a reasonable thriller. The story is simple and tense but the characters have unreasonable attitudes and behave a bit strangely at times. — WS

A reasonable thriller Throwback to the 80s


COMMUNITYBOLLYWOOD

Want my fan base to increase in south, says Huma Qureshi

Actress Huma Qureshi, who has made her debut in southern cinema with superstar Mammootty-starrer White, says she would like to do more movies there and increase her fan base.

Asked if she would like to do more fi lms in the south, Huma told IANS: “Absolutely yes. I think I have been very lucky in that sense... I want my fan base to increase. I am glad that I am doing a South fi lm after establishing myself in a way in Bollywood....”

The 29-year-old actress added: “Mostly actresses go there, do their fi lms and then do their fi rst Hindi fi lm here (Bollywood).”

The Ek Thi Daayan star also shared that if she comes across a good script and concept she would “love” to be part of it.

“I love to do (more southern fi lms)... If it is a good script and concept I would love to do,” Huma added.

The actress will also be seen sharing screen space with her actor brother Saqib Saleem in the Hindi remake of Hollywood fi lm Oculus. — IANS

Director Neeraj Ghaywan, who received the National Film Award for his fi rst directorial Masaan,

said he did not expect the award in his wildest dreams.

Ghaywan was in New Delhi at Vigyan Bhawan to receive the award instituted by the government of India. Asked how does he feel on receiving such a coveted award, Ghaywan told IANS: “It defi nitely feels very good because it is recognised by the government of India and the honourable president is giving the award. It feels genuinely good to be recognised at national level.”

The director also shared that he never thought he would win awards for his debut fi lm. “For the fi rst fi lm winning two awards at Cannes and now this, I really had not expected this in my wildest dreams. So it feels surreal,” he added.

Asked how important were

awards for the director in general, Ghaywan said: “The awards are a recognition for my entire team and the fi lm. Personally, I have immense amount of gratitude for these awards, but I really don’t take them seriously ... As I want to be very grounded.”

Ghaywan has been named for the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director award for Masaan, which found critical acclaim nationally and internationally. The movie follows the stories of four people from a small town Varanasi and how they fi t into the moralities, and how pre-set notions of society change their lives.

Produced by Drishyam Films, Phantom Films, Macassar Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, Masaan also touches upon issues like caste stereotypes and premarital sex.

Director Neeraj Ghaywan says he owes all his success to his mentor

and fi lmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Ghaywan, who worked as an assistant to Kashyap for some of his fi lms, expressed his gratitude to the fi lmmaker while talking to reporters before he attended the 63rd National Film Awards ceremony.

He said: “Anurag has always been my mentor. Right now I am standing here (at the red carpet to receive National Film Award) for him.”

The fi lm bagged two awards at the prestigious 68th Cannes International Film Festival. Masaan stars Sanjay Mishra, Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Nikhil Sahni and Satya Kam among others. Talking about the fi lm, Ghaywan said: “We wanted to show right representation of the small town ... and the fi rst image that came to my mind before I conceived the fi lm was of a ‘shamshan’ — where someone puts body of their beloved to fi re.” — IANS

Never expected National Award in my wildest dreams: Ghaywan

GO SOUTH: Huma Qureshi

ACCOLADES: Neeraj Ghaywan

DEDICATION: Randeep Hooda

Randeep chained himself for Sarbjit

Actor Randeep Hooda, who will be essaying the role of Sarabjiit in the Omung Kumar directorial Sarbjit, chained himself with heavy handcuff s weighing approximately 2.5 kg in each hand to get into the character.

Sarbjit is based on the life of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of charges of terrorism and spying in Pakistan and was sentenced to death.

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen in the role of Dalbir Kaur, Sarbjit’s sister, in the fi lm while actress Richa Chadha will essay Sarabjit’s wife. “Randeep Hooda has given immense dedication and hard work to his

character. While he is well known for his method acting but I believe Randeep has given his entire heart and soul for Sarbjit. The level of dedication needs immense acknowledgment and it would be visible to others too once the movie releases,” Kumar said in a statement.

As Randeep’s character was trapped in a Pakistan jail for years and given a heartless treatment, the actor made a dummy prison cell in an area of just 6x4 feet where he spent his entire day, fully chained with minimum supply of food intake.

In spite of great irritation and pain, the actor didn’t give up in his self-made training and went beyond his limits to get the realistic performance on screen. — IANS

Sonakshi confi rms being part of Namastey England

Actress Sonakshi Sinha has confi rmed being a part of director Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Namastey England along with Akshay Kumar. Sonakshi shared the news on Twitter on Tuesday morning.

“Namaste England ... It’s offi cial!” Sonakshi wrote. The fi lm will reportedly roll in August. This is not the fi rst time the Tevar star will be seen sharing screen space with the Khiladi star.

The two previously have worked in fi lms like Rowdy Rathore, Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, Boss, Joker, and Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

Akshay was also a part of Namastey London a romantic drama

fi lm, directed by Shah. The fi lm also featured Katrina Kaif, Rishi Kapoor, Upen Patel and Javed Sheikh. — IANS

Varun Dhawan wishes ‘electrifying’Dwayne Johnson on birthday

Actor Varun Dhawan has wished Hollywood personality Dwayne Johnson on his 44th birthday. The Student Of The Year star also called Johnson as the “most electrifying man in all of entertainment”

“One man inspired a million. Happy birthday to the most electrifying man in all of entertainment. Dwayne Johnson,” Varun tweeted. Johnson, who is currently shooting for the Baywatch along with Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, re-tweeted Varun’s message and thanked him.

“Thank you my friend. Keep kickin’ #** in Bollywood!” Johnson re-tweeted.

On the work front, Varun is currently waiting for the release of his fi lm Dishoom, directed by Rohit Dhawan. The fi lm also stars John Abraham, Saqib Saleem and Jacqueline Fernandez. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Dishoom is slated to release on July 29. — IANS

MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Sonakshi Sinha

In Captain America: Civil War, Anthony Mackie reprises the role of Sam Wilson, aka the winged superhero Falcon, for the third time. The actor would like you to know that the big

scene everyone will be talking about — a massive superhero brawl on the tarmac of the Leipzig airport in Germany — might be a blast to watch, but it was miserable to shoot.

“We’re filming in Atlanta, where it’s 95 degrees and 90% humidity,” Mackie said during a visit to Miami to promote the film. “You’re wearing this heavy costume and you have three layers of clothes on. You’re a grown, 40 year-old man running around dressed like an idiot. So no, it was no fun at all.”

So if making these superhero, why does Mackie keep coming back for more?

“Because we have a lot of fun together,” he says about his co-stars, particularly Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, Falcon’s partner in crime-fighting. The two actors met on the set of the 2011 comedy What’s Your Number? several years before Mackie joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though they didn’t share any scenes, the two became fast friends.

Between Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron, they co-starred in another comedy, Playing It Cool. So by the time the story line of Civil War forced the Marvel Cinematic Universe to pick sides between Captain America and Iron Man, there was no question where Falcon’s loyalty would lie.

“Being friends in real life definitely makes it easier,” Mackie says about the characters’ on-screen rapport. “It helps make the character-based humour in the movie funnier. All the stuff on the screen between

Chris and I comes out of your friendship. It’s fun when you can go to work and you know the other guy has your back.”

Born in New Orleans, Mackie, 37, landed his first starring role in Spike Lee’s She Hate Me in 2004 and hasn’t stopped working since. He had sizable roles in The Hurt Locker, Pain and Gain, Million Dollar Baby and The Night Before. He will next be seen playing Martin Luther King in the HBO drama All the Way, about the relationship between the civil rights leader and President Lyndon B Johnson (Bryan Cranston), which premieres May 21.

“There’s a huge sense of responsibility when you’re playing the most iconic and recognisable figure in the world,” he says. “When I was preparing for the role, I decided I wouldn’t try to impersonate him, because I don’t look like him or sound like him. It was more about capturing his essence and giving the audience an opportunity to learn about this period in his life.”

Mackie’s ability to leapfrog through film genres and land so many radically different roles is a testament to his talent. But the actor humbly gives the credit to his agents, saying half of the battle to snag good parts in Hollywood roles isn’t waged by actors.

“My father used to tell me that the smartest man in the room is the one who knows he’s the dumbest man in the room,” Mackie says. “So I let other people take care of that aspect of my career. I know a lot of actors who are much better than I am, but they don’t get the best jobs because they don’t have the best reps. You’re only as good as the people who represent you, and I am lucky to have some pretty great ones. Then when it’s time to work, you just have to show up and deliver.” — Miami Herald/TNS


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Taking wing, one more time

INSIDE STORY: Anthony Mackie attends a press conference for Captain America: Civil War at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands.


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Jeremy Irons to return as Alfred in Justice League

Actor Jeremy Irons has confi rmed that he will be back as Alfred Pennyworth in Justice League Part One. Irons told Roger Friedman of entertainment industry news and fi lm review site Showbiz 411 that he would reprise his Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice role of Batman’s butler in the the fi rst Justice League fi lm, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Directed by Zack Snyder, the fi lm has already started its production in London and is scheduled for release in US on November 17, 2017.

Ben Affl eck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot are all back as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman respectively.

They will be joined by Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ray Fisher (Cyborg) and Ezra Miller (The Flash). The cast also includes Amber Heard who is set to play Queen Mera, J.K. Simmons, who is portraying Commissioner Gordon, and Willem Dafoe whose role remains unknown. How big Irons’ role will be in the fi rst Justice League fi lm is still unclear. – IANS

MAKING A DISTINCTION: Jane Fonda

CENTRE OF CONTROVERSY: Jay Z

ROLE CALL: Jeremy Irons

GREEN CRUSADER: Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the advisory board of Ecuadorian beverage company Runa after making an

investment in the fi rm.DiCaprio joins World Wildlife

Fund President Yolanda Kakabadse and former US Secretary of Agriculture and Executive Director of Unicef Ann Veneman on the company’s advisory board, reports variety.com.

He participated in an investment round, which included Marlon Wayans, Adam Rodriguez (CSI Miami) and professional tennis players John Isner and Steve Johnson.

Actor Channing Tatum was an early investor. Runa products are made from guayusa caff einated tea

leaf from the Ecuadorian Amazon, which is sustainably produced in the rainforest by 3,000 indigenous farming families. “I am so proud to join with Runa in supporting the indigenous people of the Amazon,” DiCaprio said. “The future of these communities, and many like them across the world, are at risk as their native lands are exploited for natural resource and agricultural development. Sustainable farming practices are key to helping ensure a brighter future for so many local people,” he added.

DiCaprio has committed to donating his shares to indigenous community groups in the Amazon. “We must all do everything we can to help indigenous and local people who too often suff er the worst

environmental degradation, and are most at risk from climate change,” said The Revenant star.

“Empowering them to stand up and fi ght back against the outside interests that threaten their survival is a cause that must be championed,” he added.

He won the best actor Oscar for The Revenant earlier in February and spoke out in his acceptance speech about climate change, calling it “the most urgent threat facing our entire species.”

DiCaprio is a longtime supporter of environmental organisations and has sat on the boards of the World Wildlife Fund, Global Green USA, International Fund for Animal Welfare and the Natural Resources Defense Council. — IANS

DiCaprio joins advisory board of beverage firm

TV acting is an entirely diff erent animal: Fonda

Two-time Academy Award winning actress Jane Fonda, who stars in American comedy-drama series Grace and Frankie, says television acting is foreign territory for her.

“Episodic TV is an entirely diff erent animal: Being in every episode, working very long hours, not entirely knowing the arc of the entire season, having to learn lines very quickly,” Fonda told variety.com.

The stars of Netfl ix’s Grace and Frankie celebrated new beginnings at its season two premiere last weekend with a screening at the Harmony Gold Theatre in West Hollywood.

The two episodes screened included the show’s usual mix of comedy and pathos. The series picks up moments after the end of season one as Sol (Sam Waterston) is returning home to Robert (Martin Sheen) after having sex with ex-wife Frankie (Lily Tomlin). Tomlin said she and longtime friend and co-star Fonda have gotten along famously for more than 35 years without having “too many quarrels”. — IANS

Jay Z spotted with wedding ring amid cheating rumours

Rapper Jay Z has been spotted with his wedding ring again, amid speculation surrounding his marriage to singer Beyonce Knowles.

The couple was recently seen without their marriage bands on, amid rumours that Knowles’ new

album Lemonade made reference to Jay Z’s alleged aff airs.

However, Jay Z has now been spotted with the wedding ring again in a photograph, which could silence speculation about the strength of his relationship with Knowles. The photograph comes after an adorable video showed Jay Z dancing with the couple’s four-year-old daughter Blue Ivy at a recent show of Knowles. — IANS

Justin Lin in talks to direct Space Jam sequel

Filmmaker Justin Lin is in talks to direct Space Jam 2, starring American professional basketball player LeBron James, for Warner Bros. The original starred former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Michael Jordan, who teamed up with the Looney Tunes cast to battle a group of aliens in an epic basketball game. Lin and Andrew Dodge are penning the script for the fi lm, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Rumours of a Space Jam sequel sparked last summer after James and his company SpringHill

Entertainment signed a deal with Warner Bros.

James has been compared to Jordan since the NBA all-star entered the league in 2003. Following Jordan’s footsteps on the big screen makes sense for James, as well as the studio, which is constantly looking for material with established brand value.

James made his acting debut in the Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck, where he played himself. Lin, best known for reviving the Fast and Furious franchise, is currently in post production on Star Trek Beyond. He also recently helmed an episode in the newest season of HBO’s True Detective. – IANS

Sweet nostalgia is set to hit you in full force with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) invoking some

of the fi nest Hindi fi lm music of the yesteryears with the Kalyanji-Anandji Musical Evening.

The grand concert today (Thursday) at the auditorium of DPS Modern Indian School, Wakrah, at 7.30pm, presents a rare opportunity to listen to the classics, live, from Anandji, of the legendary Hindi fi lm music director duo Kalyanji-Anandji, who at 83 still fl ies the fl ag of their endearing music, joined by a full-fl edged orchestra. Arvind Patil, President, ICBF told Community, “It is heartwarming

to have Anandji associate with ICBF, which is an organisation carrying out the benevolent task of supporting our less fortunate Indian brethren in Qatar. Their music will be brought to life by artistes such as Raj Sharma, Srikanth, Vinod, Supriya, Ashok Mishra, and Alok.

You can collect your passes, as soon as possible, by calling 55842693; 55814150; 55854791; or 30287133, or contact ICC/ICBF helpdesk to support generously towards a noble cause lead by ICBF.”

The gifted composer duo from the western Indian state of Gujarat is among one of the most prolifi c Bollywood music directors. Since 1954, Kalyanji-Anandji have

composed some of the most iconic Hindi fi lm music, more popularly for the action potboilers of the 1970s, and have collaborated with the fi nest singers, directors and

actors of India. Some of their famous songs are

Yeh Mera Dil Pyar ka Deewana, Govinda Aala Re, Meri Desh ki Dharti, Chhalia Mera Naam, Dam Dam Diga Diga, Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta, Kya Khoob Lagti Ho, Pardesiyon Se Na Ankhiyaan Milana, Salaam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan, and Zindagi Ka Safar.

Originally from a town called Kunrodi in Kutch, the brothers are sons of Virji Premji, a businessman who migrated from Kutch to Bombay in Maharashtra. The family started their small provisional store shop in Mangal Wadi, Girgaum, in Bombay in the ’50s.

The brothers began learning music from a music teacher who taught them in lieu of paying his bills to their father. Growing up among some bright musical talents in the vicinity only added to their skills.

The elder brother Kalyanji began his musical career playing Clavioline, an imported instrument,

in the 1954 fi lm Nagin, which would give him his fi rst break. Soon, the brothers started an orchestral group called Kalyanji Virji and Party which organised musical shows in Mumbai and outside – their fi rst attempt at holding live musical shows in India. Their foray into the Bollywood music industry came amidst the golden years of extremely talented music directors such as S D Burman, Hemant Kumar, Madan Mohan, Naushad, Shankar Jaikishan and Ravi. Yet the duo found their groove.

It was the Bharat Bhushan-Nirupa Roy hit Samrat Chandragupta (1959) that was Kalyanji’s fi rst fi lm as composer, and was a commercial success. As Kalyanji continued composing music scores for fi lms such as Post Box 999, Anandji, who was assisting him, joined him offi cially to form the now legendary Kalyanji-Anandji duo, and gave us Satta Bazar and Madari (1959).

Perhaps their biggest hit early on was Chalia (1961). Two emphatic hits in 1965, Himalay Ki God Mein and Jab Jab Phool Khile, established the brothers as top-of-the-line composers.

What sustained their popularity as much were their live shows with their orchestra, which went by the name of Kalyanji-Anandji Night and toured all over India. They also did several charitable shows to raise funds for many organisations. In fact, Kalyanji-Anandji are perhaps the fi rst music directors to start the trend of elaborate live music shows featuring the biggest actors and actresses of Bollywood of the respective eras.

The duo has scored music for nearly 290 fi lms – some of which have still not released – and their songs provided platforms for a sea of singing talents such as Manhar Udhas, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Sadhna Sargam, Sapna Mukherjee, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan, who are all popular names. Interestingly, in their career, the duo composed 297 songs for Lata Mangeshkar and 297 songs for Asha Bhosle, which speaks of how they utilised two of India’s iconic fi lm music songstresses equally.

Unfortunately, Kalyanji passed away on August 24, 2000. His dream of honing young, new talents and promoting them was carried forward by Anandji in the way of children’s talent shows such as Little Stars.


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The Kalyanji-Anandji Musical Evening, hosted by

ICBF, will revisit some of the finest Hindi film

music of the yesteryears. By Anand Holla

A trip down melody lane

WELCOME: Anandji, centre, with the members of the ICBF Committee at the Hamad International Airport yesterday.

Kalyanji-Anandji

Their foray into the Bollywood music industry came amidst the golden years of extremely talented music directors

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