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Community Community
Best Buddies Nepali
Qatar Village expatriate
opens in Gulf community
Mall as part of will enjoy
International two musical
Month performances
celebrations. on March 9.
FIND: An artist's rendering of how the first stars in the universe may have looked.
COVER
Signal discovery
STORY A rare signal from early universe sends
scientists clues about dark matter. P4-5
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Fajr 4.38am
Shorooq (sunrise) 5.54am
Zuhr (noon) 11.45am
Asr (afternoon) 3.07pm
Maghreb (sunset) 5.40pm
Isha (night) 7.10pm
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ingredient in a best Alone (2D) 3pm; Death Wish (2D) (1): Gnome Alone (2D) 3:30pm;
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The Shadow Effect (2D) 9:30pm; Nadhi (Malayalam) 5pm; The Show (2D) 7pm; Death Wish
actions you respect and who Death Wish (2D) 11:15pm. Shadow Effect (2D) 7:30pm; (2D) 9pm; Death Wish (2D)
you can truly be yourself The Mall Cinema (2): Captain The Midnight Man (2D) 9:15pm; 11pm.
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6pm; Death Wish (2D) 7:30pm; Alone (2D) 2:30pm; Gnome 2:30pm; Talq Sena3y (Arabic)
The Midnight Man (2D) 9:30pm; Alone (2D) 4pm; Gnome Alone 5pm; Black Panther (2D)
Captain (Malayalam) 11:15pm. (2D) 5:30pm; Black Panther (2D) 6:45pm; I, Tonya (2D) 9:15pm;
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Panther (2D) 9pm; Veerey Ki Black Panther (2D) 4:30pm; 5pm; The Shadow Effect (2D)
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Telltale fingerprints
The signal, imprinted more deeply into the Big Bang’s afterglow than scientists expected,
could reveal much about the universe’s youth and hint at the nature of dark matter
SPECTACULAR: One of the largest images ever taken by Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope of the Crab Nebula shows six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a star’s supernova explosion. The orange
filaments are mostly hydrogen.
Nature, excited theoretical and years old and has billions more expanding, and that expansion is a subtle fingerprint from those
By Amina Khan experimental physicists alike. years to go.) stretching that ancient starlight primordial stars. That’s because
“To my mind … it’s Nobel When these short-lived stars into longer, “redder” wavelengths. ultraviolet starlight would have
Prize-worthy twice, if it’s real,” went supernova, their explosive That means that even Nasa’s shifted the hydrogen atoms’ energy
U
sing a deceptively said Avi Loeb, a Harvard University deaths forged heavier elements Hubble Space Telescope, which state, allowing them to absorb a
simple antenna roughly theoretical astrophysicist who was that seeded generations of stars to has been able to see galaxies from particular wavelength out of the
the size and shape of not involved in the research. “Not come. So understanding that stellar 400 million years or so after the Big cosmic microwave background.
a dinner table, radio only did they detect the signal, vanguard that brought light to the Bang, can’t spot them. Somewhere in the wavelengths that
astronomers have but it actually is bigger than one universe is key to understanding all In a project dubbed EDGES make up the CMB, they’d find this
made an unprecedented discovery: can accommodate in the standard the stars in galaxies today. (short for Experiment to Detect telltale slice of missing light.
telltale fingerprints from the cosmological model. And you need “We knew they should be Global EoR Signature), Bowman Finding this fingerprint in the
earliest stars in the cosmos, pressed new physics in order to explain a different, and they really lay and his colleagues decided to take universe’s afterglow was easier
into the afterglow of the universe’s signal as big as they detected.” the seeds for everything that a different approach. In recent said than done. The local universe
birth. The first stars in the universe, comes after them,” lead author years, astronomers have studied the hurls an overwhelming amount of
That signal, imprinted more born on the order of 100 million Judd Bowman, an experimental radiation afterglow of the Big Bang, radio waves at Earth, drowning out
deeply into the Big Bang’s afterglow years after the Big Bang, some 13.8 astrophysicist at Arizona State known as the cosmic microwave this muted signal. On top of that,
than scientists expected, could billion years ago, were not like University, said of these primordial background, or CMB. This radiation the scientists were using a fairly
reveal much about the universe’s the stars of today. Because they stars. is subtle but extends over the simple instrument — a single radio
youth and hint at the nature of dark coalesced out of the soup of neutral But it’s exceedingly difficult to entire sky, and astronomers have detector roughly 6.4 feet long,
matter, that mysterious substance hydrogen (and a little helium) that glimpse actual evidence of those studied its tiny fluctuations in about the size and shape of a dining
that far outweighs all the normal filled the early cosmos, these stars first stars, and thus to get a firm order to understand the underlying table. With this single antenna,
matter in existence. grew large, burned bright and blue grip on the timeline of events in structure of the early universe. looking for a signal in one particular
The findings and the theoretical and then died quickly, probably this epoch of cosmic history. That’s The scientists realised that the part of the sky would have been
work describing dark matter’s surviving around 100 million years, partly because there aren’t a lot cosmic microwave background, impossible.
potential role, described in give or take. (Our own sun, by of stars to see in this early era. But mixed with that soup of neutral Instead, they looked at the
two papers in the journal comparison, is already 4.6 billion it’s also because the universe is hydrogen, might actually hold average radio spectrum across
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WHOPPING: This timeline of the universe reflects the recent discovery that the first stars emerged by 180 million years after the Big Bang.
the entire sky and searched for “This is a huge potential result
discrepancies. They also placed that’s really a breakthrough in
their detector in a remote region of the more-than-a-decade-long
Australia, in the hopes of being as effort to detect signals from the
far away from human-generated very early universe,” said Gregg
radio waves as possible. Hallinan, a California Institute of
Sure enough, the scientists Technology radio astronomer who
discovered a drop in the radio waves was not involved in the work. “This
at 78 megahertz — a wavelength measurement is our first step to begin
of light that had been dramatically to understand that era where the first
stretched, thanks to the universe’s stars and galaxies actually formed.”
expansion, from the original While the signal’s location
frequency of 1,420 megahertz. matched theoretical predictions, its
(The higher a wave’s frequency, shape did not. The dip in the light
the shorter its wavelength.) This curve was flat-bottomed, like a U,
wavelength must be missing, and also twice as deep as scientists
scientists say, because it was had predicted. That depth appears
absorbed by the hydrogen gas that to imply that the hydrogen was
was primed by the light from those much cooler than it should have
early stars. been, at that point in time.
“I think it’s a little bit like In a separate paper, theorist
winning the lottery, in a sense,” Rennan Barkana of Tel Aviv
said study co-author Alan University presents a possible
Rogers, a radio astronomer at explanation: The hydrogen may
the Massachusetts Institute of have interacted with dark matter. If
Technology. At the same time, he it turns out to be true, this would be
admitted, luck often favours the groundbreaking, because until now
prepared. “We spent a lot of time dark matter has only been known
improving the calibration of the to interact with normal matter
instrument.”
The results show that these first
“To my mind … it’s Nobel Prize-worthy twice, if it’s through its gravitational influence.
(That gravitational influence is
stars were already shining just 180
million years after the Big Bang. As
real,” said Avi Loeb, a Harvard University theoretical pretty clear at large scales because
there is more than five times as
those early stars died, they likely astrophysicist who was not involved in the research. much dark matter as normal matter
left behind black holes, neutron in the universe, even though it can’t
stars and supernovas, producing “Not only did they detect the signal, but it actually is be seen or touched.)
X-rays that further heated the
hydrogen gas. Thanks to all this
bigger than one can accommodate in the standard But the first step, scientists
said, would be for independent
heating, the telltale absorption cosmological model. And you need new physics in experiments to confirm that this
signal disappears around 90 million signal really is out there. —Los
years later. order to explain a signal as big as they detected” Angeles Times/TNS
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COMMUNITY
HOPE students celebrate QNSD with a difference
Intellectually and physically challenged students at HOPE (Help, Opportunity, Participation, and and girls of various ages put to the test their individual challenges, they were cheered along and
Education) Qatar Centre recently marked Qatar National Sport Day (QNSD) with a range of encouraged by their classmates and friends.
sporting activities. In his brief address to the participants, Dr Rajeev Thomas, Founder and Advisory Board member
In a specially organised event, over twenty five students donned special uniforms and participated of HOPE Qatar, told the students not to let any of their challenges – physical or intellectual - deter
in a range of sports activities that brought about loads of energy and enthusiasm. While boys them from their goals in life.
A
mass celebration of trailers of their favourite story and Book Day 2018, where she spoke
books swept over Doha created quizzes on literature. about writing and answered
College Primary and One of the highlights of the many questions from inquisitive
Secondary recently as day was a visit of accomplished students. “It was great to meet
the students and the children’s author Kay Woodward. children and teachers so amazingly
staff went to great lengths to show She has written over 150 children’s enthusiastic about books,’ she said,
their love of reading. books, published in three adding, ‘I had a smashing time.’
The day was packed with countries. Writing both fiction and Some year groups had a shared
activities such as a book character non-fiction, she is published by theme like “How to Train your
costume competition, staff book Puffin, Scholastic, Andersen Press Dragon”, some classes enjoyed
quote T-shirts, quizzes, a five-part and Wayland to name a few. Her special sessions such as Year-I
story read by teachers, a two- latest book entitled What would reading books in a make-shift
sentence story competition for she do? (Carlton Books, 2018), tent using torches, while others
sixth form students and a massive includes real-life stories of 25 held ‘extreme reading’ photo
second-hand book sale. Year-VI inspirational women who changed competitions. Pupils particularly
students created video diaries of a the world. enjoyed DEAR – Drop Everything
day in the life of the book character Kay visited the West Bay And Read, which all staff and
they were dressed as, created movie campus of Doha College on World students did at periodic intervals.
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COMMUNITY
Best Buddies
Village opens
in Gulf Mall
B
est Buddies Qatar and involve more children and developmental disabilities giving
celebrates Best Buddies their families to our event. Best them the opportunities to be
International Month Buddies Qatar Village is a great even particles of our community
along with 60 chapters event where any child can play development. Gulf Mall mission is
around the world in games and do art. Meanwhile, the similar in terms of improving life
March. community can learn about Best of people through the experience
In connection to the celebrations Buddies Qatar mission to enhance we intend to give them. And we
of the International Month, Best and improve life of people with are looking forward to host more
Buddies Qatar Village was recently and without intellectual and events of Best Buddies Qatar and
opened in Gulf Mall, where Best developmental disabilities have a positive feedback from out
Buddies Qatar’s members and through social integration visitors.”
visitors could enjoy different and one-to-one long lasting Ibrahim al-Bashri , a famous
activities such as colouring, story- meaningful friendships. We Qatari story-teller was invited to
telling, collecting puzzles, memory express appreciation to Gulf Mall hold reading classes in Best Buddies
games, and question mazes. management.” Qatar Village. Children listened to
On the day of opening Mohammed Mournir Shahin, his reading with great excitement
ceremony Best Buddies Qatar Administration Manager of and curiosity. He said, “I see no they are all even to me and it is The mission of the organisation
Executive Director Laalei Abu Gulf Mall, said, “As Gulf Mall difference between people with really fun to see them joyful. I think is to enhance life of people with
Alfain said, “Best Buddies Qatar management, we do believe that and without disabilities. It is my your organisation does a great job and without intellectual and
holds numerous activities across its part of our social corporate great pleasure to be invited by for the community in Qatar.” developmental disabilities though
the country in March every year. responsibly to support Best Best Buddies Qatar to this event to Best Buddies Qatar is a social integration and one-to-
We are very glad to bring joy Buddies Qatar empowering people contribute to their mission. I enjoy governmental non-profitable one long lasting meaningful
to the organisation’s members with and without intellectual and communicating with all children, organisation, established in 2008. friendships.
COMMUNITY
Mövenpick celebrates 70
years of culinary innovation
M
övenpick Hotels & Resorts
is kick-starting 2018 with a
burst of gastronomic vision
and flavour as its parent
company, the Mövenpick
Group, celebrates seven decades of culinary
excellence and innovation.
To mark the company’s 70th anniversary,
its Food & Beverage Director Europe Thomas
Hollenstein and his team of chefs have
unveiled a menu of seven remarkable dishes
that marry the old with the new – popular
classics and guest favourites reimagined for
the modern palate, inspired by cuisines and
gastronomy trends from around the world.
The ‘70 years of culinary excellence’
promotion, available in restaurants at all
Mövenpick properties globally from March
10 to April 20, introduces seven inventive
dishes that pay tribute to Ueli Prager, who
when founding the Mövenpick brand in
1948, redefined the European restaurant
scene and paved the way for a new style
of modern hospitality, based on a simple
premise: ‘doing normal things in an
extraordinary manner’.
Just as Prager introduced diners to
unpretentious cuisine with a twist, such as
curry-based Riz Casimir – a first in Europe
– so 70 years on, Mövenpick chefs have
created an inspiring menu of uncomplicated
but surprising creations, all of which use
fresh, authentic and health-promoting
ingredients.
They include: Scallops & avocado tartare
- a reinvention of Mövenpick’s popular
beef tartare, influenced by Mediterranean
cuisine; salade belle fermière - a lively
interpretation of Salade François, made
famous in the 1948 American musical film,
Easter Parade; mille feuille saumon & caviar
d’olive - a savoury take combining delicate
smoked salmon, puff pastry and golden olive a new restaurant concept: a sophisticated à la carte - a refreshing alternative to founded on a commitment to service,
caviar; mushrooms and vegetables Zurich yet relaxed place where guests could sample conventional set menus and the first of authenticity, culinary excellence and
style - a meat-free version of Zurich-style dishes at affordable prices – the name for many Mövenpick innovations. innovation, and in 2018 we celebrate these
veal that pairs aromatic root vegetables which came when he least expected. Twenty-five years later, in 1973, Prager values and our rich heritage in the way we
and smoky Shitake mushrooms; seafood As he strolled the shores of Lake capitalised on the brand’s reputation for know best – by treating our guests around
Casimir - a medley of steamed seafood, Zurich with a friend and considered the quality food, affordability, staff training the world to an inspiring gastronomic
fish and salicornia (sea asparagus), and an possibilities, a seagull (or Möwe in German), standards and innovation by opening the experience,” said Olivier Chavy.
assortment of citrus fillets, paired with swooped down to skilfully pick up food company’s first two hotels. This marked “The ‘70 years of culinary excellence’
wild rice; bare beef burger Café de Paris – a mid-flight. That one elegant movement the official launch of Mövenpick Hotels promotion is a fitting tribute to Ueli Prager
prime beef cut paired with crispy ultra- encapsulated his idea and so ‘Mövenpick’ & Resorts and today, his values penetrate who was truly ahead of his time when he
thin parmesan-dusted fries; and carrot (Möwe pick) - and Europe’s first casual every aspect of Mövenpick Group’s founded our company, and we continue
waffle - a quirky reinterpretation of classic dining experience - was born. business, including Mövenpick Gastronomy, to build on his legacy with experimental
Swiss carrot cake. These dishes not only Prager’s first restaurant, Claridenhof, Mövenpick Wine and Mövenpick Fine cuisine and new concepts that keep his
take inspiration from Prager’s visionary opened in Zurich in July 1948, offering Foods. original vision in mind – doing normal
approach to cuisine, but his original idea for simple dishes that could be ordered “Mövenpick’s story is astonishing, things in an extraordinary manner.”
COMMUNITY
The Melting Pot Doha is formally open now
Al Amthal Hospitality is proud to announce the official opening of The Melting Pot Doha. The opening of The Melting Pot Doha will take the number to 120.
company now operates four brands; The Melting Pot Doha, Zahr El Laymoun, Cantina Laredo and Located in Shoumoukh Towers, Al Sadd, The Melting Pot hosted a grand opening event recently
Café Blanc. with hundreds of VIP guests and influencers in attendance. The evening commenced with an
The Melting Pot Doha offers guests a delicious menu of cheese and chocolate fondue, as well as official ribbon-cutting by a senior commercial representative of the US embassy and Al Amthal
an additional Doha specific all-day breakfast selection. With currently 119 global restaurants, the Hospitality, followed by a formal and tasty dinner.
COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC
Monday, March 5, 2018 GULF TIMES 11
LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY
Highly restorative night cream
important before beauty sleep
S
leep is important for your beauty, excellent choice but a silk pillowcase will be
but so is a proper skincare regime. even better. Silk is easier on your face and your
Use a highly restorative night hair, as it reduces split ends and gives you a
cream, which will help moisturise crease-free face in the morning.
and protect your skin while you
take rest, say experts. Let your skin breathe in and breathe
out: One mistake most people make is
Swati Kapoor, Co-Founder of SoulTree, sleeping with their make-up on. Not only is
Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson, Blossom it unhealthy for your skin but there is a big
Kochhar Group of Companies, and Pallavi chance that it might lead to breakouts and
Mehra, Marketing Manager at VanityCask, have skin dehydration. It is extremely essential to
shared tips: remove your make-up before sleeping for a
rejuvenated skin.
Face cleansers: Regular skin cleansing at
night is critical to maintaining a healthy skin. A CTM process: After you are done with
clean and dirt-free face helps keep pores open butter and honey, especially for hands and feet natural ingredients such as ghee and almond cleansing and toning, use a light moisturiser
and aids the skin to breathe better. Restore before going to sleep at night. oil, that will help heal, condition and keep your for nourishment, then use nourishing serum
the skin’s natural balance by using cleansers lips soft and supple. and a night cream post that. For night, you need
made with Ayurvedic ingredients such as aloe Under eye gel: The area under the eyes products with more nourishing ingredient and
vera, turmeric, honey that leave the skin clean, is the first to show signs of ageing. Apply an Dark circles: Dark circles make your skin no SPF involved.
hydrated and nourished. under-eye gel every night before going to bed tone look uneven. Avacado and almonds are
to reduce puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles not only good for your health but for your eyes Pamper your hands and feet: Beauty is
Moisturise: Moisturising should be an under the eyes. too, apply their oils and wake up with puffy- not only about your face. It is achieved when
essential step in your night skincare regime. It less eyes and reduced dark circle; with regular the entire body feels great. Give your hands and
helps in repairing your skin, keeping it soft and Lip balms: An effective lip balm keeps application, say bye-bye to them. feet the care they deserve by moisturising them
prevents it from sagging. Apply a cream that has moisture in and protects lips from dryness before hitting the bed. Nourishment is essential
natural and nourishing ingredients like kokum and cracking. Pick a lip balm that is made with Sleep on silk pillow: A silk night suit is an for a happy and healthy body. — IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
Sudden changes in your situation could occur today, Aries. If you’re As the world economy continues to boom, Taurus, don’t be surprised if You should be feeling especially creative at this time. Social events
currently committed to someone, expect some surprising propositions you’re surrounded by new work possibilities. More than one chance to could put you in touch with some exciting new people, Gemini. Contact
from your partner. If you’re involved but not committed, a marriage increase your income could come your way today. The problem will be with those in interesting professions could open up new personal and
proposal might be in the picture. If you aren’t currently involved, you could wading through all these opportunities and trying to decide which is the intellectual avenues to explore today. New friends could come your way,
meet someone new and exciting under unusual circumstances. most appealing and workable for you. List your options and outline the and your romantic situation should intensify.
pros and cons of each.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
One or more exciting new people could come into your life today, perhaps Today is likely to prove very busy, Leo, and full of interesting, unusual Opportunities to increase your income by working out of your home could
through friends or group activities of some kind. They might actually visit developments. You might find yourself having to run a lot of errands in well present themselves today. There might be more than one, and you
you in your home. Expect to be inspired and motivated by your contact your neighbourhood, perhaps also making a few short visits. A lot of letters could be tempted to take them all on. Think about this carefully before you
with these people and others, Cancer, and to have a lot of new possibilities and phone calls, some with intriguing news, could also be on your agenda commit, Virgo. You’re feeling energetic today, but that could flag on future
for your future running through your head. You might also begin to at this time. It could take some time for you to process all the information days. Consider the situation honestly and objectively before making any
contemplate a move. and make sense of it. firm decisions. You don’t want to regret it later.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Paperwork regarding financial matters may need to be executed at some Today, Scorpio, a subject that particularly interests you could cause you to Today should find you continuing to work toward cherished career and
point today, Libra. You’re in the mood for some adventure. You might delve into obscure sources to shed more light on it. Your intuition should other goals. Personal matters may come to the forefront, Sagittarius. If
be tempted to participate in challenging sports, such as river rafting or help, but today you’re more inclined to search for solid evidence. You you’re currently involved, unexpected events could bring you that much
downhill skiing, or you might decide to attend a group meeting and see might find what you seek in an unusual place and in an unconventional closer to your partner. If you aren’t involved, you could meet someone
what opportunities for contacts — not to mention partners! — come your way. You might want to carry a notebook and pen with you today, even if exciting, perhaps through some kind of group activities. Also, a longtime
way. it’s just to the corner store! friend could suddenly appear to you in a new light.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
A lot of effort, energy, and enthusiasm that you’ve put into various Unexpected communications from people far away could open up new Career and business continue to play a powerful role in your life now,
business or personal projects in the past could finally pay off today. Don’t opportunities regarding career, education, travel, or other broadening as new ideas, new people, and considerations as mundane as modern
be surprised if you receive some unexpected praise or acknowledgement experiences. As a result, Aquarius, new friendships could develop, as well equipment open up new doors for you, Pisces. In addition, friendships
for your work. Friends are likely to be very proud of you for this, as new ideas and possibly exciting new goals. Modern technology could could intensify. If you’re currently committed to someone, expect to grow
Capricorn, so don’t be surprised if you receive a lot of compliments and play a major role in this development. A trip by air could be on the horizon, closer. If you’re involved but not exclusive, a proposal could be on the
congratulations. Go out and celebrate tonight! probably to a place you’ve never been before. horizon.
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COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
Tinker, Tailor
ARTIST DOCTOR SAILOR
AUTHOR DRAPER SINGER
BANKER EDITOR TAILOR
BARBER FARMER TINKER
BROKER JOCKEY TRADER
CABBIE LAWYER WAITER
COWBOY MILLER WELDER
CUTLER PORTER WRITER
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.
Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com
Garfield
Sudoku
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN
1. Knocks when one’s not there 1. Is he shutting up shop and
(9) about to go on a cruise? (7)
8. It’s a sign there’s a number left 2. The hairless animal is put
out (7) outside for show (7)
9. He got up to go to a doctor (7) 3. The shade is black and badly
10. Fish inside, then scatter seeds worn (5)
about for the bird (7) 4. The girl with the funny ears (7)
13. In the certificate, is called mad 5. Putting them the wrong way
(8) round weakens the springs (4)
14. According to the Cockney, 6. Make it fuse, causing a furore
he didn’t have eggs alone for (4)
breakfast (4) 7. In the beginning we stood up
16. Taking it may make baby cry, for him (7)
but keep talking (6,4) 11. Member of the team with
20. In case you don’t stop a whom the president had a row
second going through (4) (6)
22. She came back in a sorry state 12. The city is in order again?
(4) Quite the contrary! (4)
24. Call again (10) 15. A note’s been added to it,
28. Aim to load a number into the lamentably (4)
vessel (4) 17. Since having a shot at it (3)
29. Such a suspicion as you have 18. Coming back with a permit to
that someone’s an informer? seize the creature (4)
(8) 19. Made, one was told, the first
31. Because one asks, vetoes it (7) fifty leave (6)
34. To do with a stain produced by 21. Tear off with “4” to get a book
wine (7) (3) Answers
35. He’s taken beer and not a 22. The villain has the bird in a
cocktail in it (7) panic (7) Wordsearch Codeword
36. Needs to adjust the 23. Box I left Paris with, parcelled
instrument in it to have it up (4)
raised in tone (9) 25. She has a bald patch and no
hair combed round it (7)
26. In the beginning, having a
feeling for teaching (7)
27. Being very mean, he’s raging
mad over the figure (7)
30. Play the prima donna and get
an award - about time, too (3,2)
32. The upshot for the cricketers
(4)
33. When one hears the word
“confiscate,” catches on (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 3 Hack writer; 8 Down: 1 Vacation; 2 Damsel;
Manage; 9 Ewer; 10 Jam session; 3 Hessian; 4 Chair; 5 Wren; 6
11 Rap; 13 Hill; 14 Shingle; 15 Neat; Tarragon; 7 Reappear; 12 Till;
17 Snaps; 20 Liner; 22 Sort; 24 14 Star; 16 Erse; 17 Streamer; 18
Realise; 25 Mole; 27 Ash; 28 Holy Abashing; 19 Slip; 21 Enlarged; 23
orders; 29 Idle; 30 Eleven; 31 Thrones; 25 Madder; 26 Place;
Right dress. 28 Held.
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COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD
T
he shock of Sridevi’s became an actress. ‘To refer to Shah Rukh returned from appreciation and gratitude.’ almost penniless by the time
death is still being felt all of us as mere fans would be a Sridevi’s funeral and tweeted, Sridevi was even accorded a Boney came into her life. He
across the industry. disservice to her. When the news ‘How can one not just feel love state funeral, an honour that few himself was in huge debts and all
Numerous shoots were first broke of her passing, I was & beauty & be grateful for a life get unless they have done yeomen he could afford was to give her a
postponed. People cried immobilised. All I could do then that became a part of yours in service to the country. Whether shoulder to cry on…So in effect
on live television. Priyanka Chopra was listen to songs from her films, some small way by making it Sridevi, as an actress and not the woman desired by millions in
did an article in the international revisit her interviews and watch prettier....isn’t it just easier to someone involved in public issues, the world was all alone and almost
news magazine Time that Sridevi her iconic scenes over and over feel love & give towards that life, should have been given one was penniless in the world except for
was a major reason why she again,’ she wrote. even in death...the comfort of also a topic of discussion in social one Boney.’
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o the Oscars matter years, through wars, race riots, soccer tournament. But by Oscar night, how much all, an era of reckoning: #MeToo,
anymore? recessions, assassinations and The ceremony’s three-plus more can be said of Jordan Peele’s #TimesUp, #OscarsSoWhite and
The question is other cruelties that have tested hours can feel as soul-depleting zeitgeist, Meryl Streep’s undeniable #NeverAgain, which arose after the
sacrilege in this town, our national will. The Academy and exhausting as traffic on the Streep-ness or Gary Oldman’s recent school shooting in Florida
where image and myth Awards remind us that films can 10. The show bobs along on an Winston Churchill makeup and fat that killed 17 students and staff.
have so subsumed reality that red inspire and at times shine wisdom air of predictability, a shrug of suit? Some are reminders of Hollywood’s
carpet scrutiny over what Margot on how we live. Yet despite our insouciance. If things don’t veer There has been a shift too in the failings over the years at diversity
Robbie wore on Sunday night insatiable need to conflate, most off-script — last year, Warren cult of celebrity. Selfies, Instagram and stopping alleged sexual
will be as intense as coverage of films are not “monumental” Beatty opened the wrong envelope and YouTube have made us our own predators.
how the Russians interfered with or “landmark” or anything in exciting live TV drama that made celebrities; the real ones posing ABC and the producers would
US elections. It will all get rather approaching “genius.” the Oscars fallible and human — the beside us at film premieres and prefer a night that doesn’t stray too
breathless as media, studios and The Oscars face a number of awards are forgettable: Who won restaurants have become extras in far from glorifying the art of film
stars play assigned roles in what problems over their relevance. lead actor two years ago? Does our videoed romans a clef. They and showcasing beautiful stars.
in essence is a marketing event They are not hip or clever enough anyone remember The Artist? don’t seem as otherworldly as they But if the Oscars really want to be
dressed up in glamour to celebrate to draw in the young, and they The decline in viewership is in once did. relevant, perhaps someone might
the art of film and ponder who rates don’t honour enough blockbuster part a symptom of an atomised President Trump is another address criticism of on-screen gun
a ticket to Vanity Fair’s after-party. titles to entice the popcorn set. The entertainment universe that has matter all together. He will violence in wake of the recent mass
That’s not to suggest that show’s political asides, less brave grown from a handful of channels inevitably be lampooned by Oscar shootings in Parkland, Florida, and
movies shouldn’t be recognised. than long overdue, and moments to Netflix, Amazon, YouTube host Jimmy Kimmel and others, a other places.
The industry, after all, has been of industry self-deprecation, more and endless other streaming safe target for Hollywood’s liberal Don’t count on it. The Oscars live
handing out prizes for months. Is calculated than pure, fail to capture, possibilities. Technology has persuasions. But Trump, a former in a tricky no-man’s land between
anyone fatigued? But this year’s even though they will jab at them, allowed us to be varied and reality show star, is — like many the real and the imagined. They
awards come amid rising oceans, the deeper currents of our visceral adventurous in our tastes, and there who will collect statuettes inside aspire to be topical but are careful
sexual abuse scandals and slain #hashtag times. are fewer movies, Black Panther the Dolby Theatre — a celebrity. — some would say timid — in what
schoolchildren. Our country The American audience for the aside, that rise to a shared cultural They may disdain the man and they choose as a cause and how
is divided; our president is a Oscars has steadily fallen, from moment. be repelled by his politics, but they offend.
Twitter fiend. Our immigrants feel 46.3 million in 2000 to about 32.9 To be sure, though, movie he, like them, was made by the That leaves them a few steps
unwelcome and our working poor million last year. More than 103 stars and those in the glow of the entertainment industry. And his — and a degree of courage — be-
can’t afford healthcare. million watched the Super Bowl. paparazzi still fascinate in their base is as dismissive of Hollywood hind the times to which they are
The Oscars seem insignificant The Academy of Motion Picture Teslas, Champagne and pearls. as Hollywood is of him. speaking. — Los Angeles Times/
amid the clamour. But they roll Arts and Sciences estimates Shows like the once mocked Political and social causes will TNS
16 GULF TIMES Monday, March 5, 2018
COMMUNITY
Nepali community will enjoy two
musical performances next Friday
the programme. good actress, she is also a singer. She Katal (Jigri) are coming to Qatar for the
By Usha Wagle Gautam The musical programme organised by first officially recorded the title track for programme. Nepali local artistes Nabaraj
Kumari Bank and Boom Remit will be held director Deepak Raymajhi’s NTV family Shrestha and Rym K lama will also perform
in Asian Town, Sanaiya. The programme drama series Vansha and later she sang for a at the programme.
N
epali community is going will kick off at 4pm on March 9. music album titled Deepshikha. Anil Singh Kumar Katel and Arjun Ghimire are
to enjoy performances by Shankar B C is the most popular model, is a pop singer. His first album was titled the writers of Nepali top comedy serial
different artistes from their who has been appearing in hundreds of Gayak and included the single Prem Patra. Bhadragol (Unmanaged). It is one of the
country on March 9. The folk music videos. He is an artiste, singer, Anu Shah is an actress of potential in most viewed Nepali television programme
prominent performers include choreographer and dance teacher. Nepali movie industry. She debuted in and both Ghimire and Katel are in main
comedian actor Jeetu Nepal, actress Niruta Jeetu Nepal is very popular among the the movie The Yug Dekhi Yug Samma. roles. The show revolves around the daily
Singh, actor and dancer Shankar BC and TV audience in Nepal where he is the actor, Apart from acting in movies, she is also a happenings of a village in Nepal. Katel plays
pop singer Anil Singh. writer and director of the popular comedy successful model and music video actress. a young crook who, along with his fellows
The performers will share the stage next show Jire Khursani (Hot Chilies). He has Santosh Raj is a music director, composer Bale and Cockroach, commits petty crimes.
Friday when the programme titled ‘Kumari also acted in 2013 comedy feature Chha and singer in Nepal music industry and Ghimire , one of the central characters of
Boom Super Star Night’ will be held. The Ekan Chha, Chnaka Panja 1 and Chanka in Bhojpuri film/music industry. He has the serial, is the most cunning man in the
list of artistes includes actress Sarika Panja 2. composed more than 400 Maithili, Bhojpuri, entire village. He is expert in befooling and
Ghimire and Anu Shah, musician Rajan Niruta Singh was introduced in Nepali Nepali and Hindi songs in last 10 years. He is cheating the villagers with his funny ideas.
Raj Siwakoti, singer Yubaraj Chaulagain, film industry by noted director Tulsi founder of Sraj Productions Pvt. Ltd. According to programme co-ordinator
pop singer Angila Regmi, Bhojpuri and Ghimire in a 1993 movie Dakshina. The Similarly, there will be a separate musical Deepak Gautam, the programme is totally
Mahitili singer Selina Kunwr and Santosh success of the movie helped her to get programme on March 9 at Al Dana driving for the social cause related to street and
Raj, Nepali folk singer Debika K C and Rit the position of one of the top actresses school. Two top Nepali TV comedian orphan children in Nepal. The programme
Kumar Shrestha. Naresh Bhatterai will host in the industry. Along with being a very actors Arjun Ghimire (Panda) and Kumar will start from 12pm.