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CommunityThe Pakistan Education Centre (PEC) will get a

new building in the form of International General Certificate of Secondary Education Block.

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by more than 200 participants from diff erent nationalities.

COVERSTORY

Evergreen Organics,

the first 100 per

cent vegan café,

is all set to redefine

the eating habits

in Qatar. P4-5

On the

plate

SERVING IT UP: Joujou Alfardan and Ghanim al-Sulaiti at the launch of Evergreen Organics at Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar.

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COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

Community EditorKamran Rehmat

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Keep love in your heart. A life

without it is like a sunless garden when the fl owers are

dead. — Oscar Wilde

Janatha GarageGENRE: Action, RomanceCAST: Mohanlal, Junior N.T.R.,

Samantha Ruth PrabhuDIRECTION: Koratalla SivaSYNOPSIS: A student who loves

the nature unites with a mechanic who loves to help the people. Both of them face a deadly businessman to save the people of his garage. Janatha Garage is a Telugu movie starring “Young Tiger” Jr NTR, Samantha and Nithya Menen in the lead roles. Writer-turned-director Koratala Siva is directing the movie after back-to- back blockbusters, Prabhas’s Mirchi and Mahesh Babu’s Srimanthudu. Janatha Garage is loaded with promising cast and crew like Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal and Marathi director and actor Sachin Khedekar. Both the reputed

actors will be seen in pivotal roles. Prominent cinematographer Tirru (Tirrunavukarasu), of 24 fame is handling the cinematography for this movie while, Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is composing

music. Mythri Movie Makers banner is producing this high budget fl ick and it is their second straight fi lm with fi lmmaker Koratala Siva after Srimanthudu.

THEATRE: The Mall

Hell or High Water GENRE: Crime, DramaCAST: Dale Dickey, Ben Foster, Chris

PineDIRECTION: David MackenzieSYNOPSIS: A divorced dad and his

ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s farm in West Texas. A story about the collision of the Old and New West, two brothers —Toby (Chris Pine), a straight-

living, divorced father trying to make a better life for his son; and Tanner (Ben Foster), a short-tempered ex-con with a loose trigger fi nger — come together to rob branch after branch of the bank that is foreclosing on their family land. The hold-ups are part of a last-ditch scheme to take back a future that powerful forces beyond their control have stolen from under their feet. Vengeance seems to be theirs until they fi nd themselves

in the crosshairs of a relentless, foul-mouthed Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) looking for one last triumph on the eve of his retirement. As the brothers plot a fi nal bank heist to complete their plan, a showdown looms at the crossroads where the last honest law man and a pair of brothers with nothing to live for except family collide.

THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza

Mall Cinema (1): Hands Of Stone (2D) 11am; Pretham (Malayalam) 1pm; Janatha Garage (Telugu) 3.15pm; Mechanics: Resurrection (2D) 6pm; Morgan (2D) 7.45pm; Blood Father (2D) 9.30pm; Janatha Garage (Telugu) 11pm.Mall Cinema (2): Akira (Hindi) 11am; Kubo And The Two Strings (2D) 1.30pm; Morgan (2D) 3.30pm; Kubo And The Two Strings (2D) 5.15pm; Akira (Hindi) 7pm; The Infiltrator (2D) 9.30pm; Mechanics: Resurrection (2D) 11.30pm.Mall Cinema (3): Blood Father (2D) 11.15am; Akira (Hindi) 1pm; Mr Fuzzypants (2D) 3.30pm;

Hell Or High Water (2D) 5.15pm; Hands Of Stone (2D) 7.15pm; Pretham (Malayalam) 9pm; Kidaari (Tamil) 11.15pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): Akira (Hindi) 11.15am; Pretham (Malayalam) 1.45pm; Akira (Hindi) 4pm; Mechanics: Resurrection (2D) 6.30pm; Blood Father (2D) 8.15pm; Morgan (2D) 10pm; Blood Father (2D) 11.30pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Hands Of Stone (2D) 11.30am; The Secret Life Of Pets (2D) 1.30pm; Kubo And

The Two Strings (2D) 3pm; Kubo And The Two Strings (2D) 5pm; Pretham (Malayalam) 7pm; Hands Of Stone (2D) 9.15pm; Akira (Hindi) 11.15pm.Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): The Infiltrator (2D) 11am; Hell Or High Water (2D) 1.15pm; The Infiltrator (2D) 3.15pm; Morgan (2D) 5.30pm; Hands Of Stone (2D) 7.15pm; Hell Or High Water (2D) 9.15pm; Kidaari (Tamil) 11pm.Asaian Town Cinema: Pretham (Malayalam) 8.45, 11.15 & 11.45pm; Kismat (Malayalam) 7.45pm; Janatha Garage (Telugu) 3.15, 5.4 & 8.45pm; Kiddari (Tamil) 12.30 & 3.15pm.

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COMMUNITYROUND & ABOUT

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

EVENTS

NU-Q Welcomes Artist Wael ShawkyDATE: TomorrowTIME:11:40am - 1:30pmVENUE: NU-Q (CMUQ Building)Shawky will discuss his research and

production methodologies from a series of his artistic projects, in a session titled, “From Wet Culture – Dry Culture (2003) to Crusades (2010–2016)”. The work that brought him international recognition was Cabaret Crusades, a fi lm using puppets that act out the medieval struggle for control over the Middle East. The Financial Times called it a spine-tingling anti-epic, (that) leaves viewers appalled by the carnage yet riveted by Shawky’s meticulous mapping of the era’s Byzantine twists and turns.

Treasures of China ExhibitionDATE: TodayTIME: EveningVENUE: Museum Of Islamic ArtAs part of the ongoing Qatar-China

Year of Culture 2016, the Treasures of China exhibition will feature world famous Terracotta soldiers from the First Emperor’s Terracotta Army, where visitors will get the chance to meet the warriors who guarded a hidden empire. The exhibition will display 116 pieces dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty, spanning over 5,000 years of China’s history. Potteries, bronzes, jades, porcelains, gold, silver, enamel and many other Chinese treasures will be on show, selected from fi ve museums and institutions from across China.

Doha Youth Choir And Doha Junior Choir Auditions

DATE: September 17 TIME: 10am to 12pmLOCATION: Doha College Al WaabDoha Youth Choir has a limited numbers

of spaces for singers aged 14 and above, and preference will be given to the lower voices (alto, tenor and bass). Doha Junior Choir is also recruiting singers aged 8 to 12 years. Both choirs rehearse twice weekly and are structured so that the singers can become good musicians. For more information, please email [email protected]

Treasure Hunt at Museum of Islamic Art

DATE: Sept 14TIME: 12pmVENUE: Museum of Islamic ArtDuring Eid al-Adha holiday, don’t miss

an exciting treasure hunt for all the family to enjoy, taking place at the Museum of Islamic Art. To register [email protected]

Please include your name and mobile number. Registration will also be open from 10:30am to 11:30am at the museum on the day of the event. Registration costs QR50 per group. Each group can have a maximum of fi ve people, with at least one adult and one child over the age of 5.

Live MusicDATE: Today-Sept30TIME: 7:30pm-11:30pmVENUE: Admiral’s Club

Featuring special Irish band Coelta with two gigs per month, followed by Over Your Head, Bluestone, Sand Tunes, Doha Band, 50 Degree, Dave Duchette, Vertuoso, Jack Daniels Trio and others, only in Admiral’s, 7:30pm to 11:30pm Thursdays and Fridays, until September 30. No entry fee, above 21 years.

Eid al-Adha celebrations: The Pearl-Qatar

DATE: Sept 11- 17TIME: 6pmVENUE: The Pearl-QatarCelebrate Eid at Porto Arabia, from Sept

11-17. Kids can enjoy all the three days of Eid and lets their imagination fl ourish.

A Symphony of HorrorDATE: Sept 22TIME: 7:30pmVENUE: Katara Opera HouseThis concert is part of the Symphony of

Films series, in Partnership with Doha Film Institute and the British Council. Get info on this website to book your show. http://www.dohafi lminstitute.com/events/dfi -cinema

Beauty & The BeastDATE: Sept 11-17TIME: 4pmVENUE: Dar Al-Salam MallThe Eid celebrations will off er a variety of

daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive live entertainment shows will feature throughout the week, Beauty & The Beast will be held at Dar Al Salam Mall.

Pirates from the CaribbeanDATE: Sept 11-17TIME: 4pmVENUE: Lagoona MallThe Eid celebrations will off er a variety of

daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive live entertainment shows will feature throughout the week, Pirates from the Caribbean will be held at Lagoona Mall.

Tarzan ScreeningDATE: Sept 11-17TIME: 4pmVENUE: City CenterThe Eid celebrations will off er a variety of

daily family entertainment shows. Exclusive live entertainment shows will feature throughout the week, Tarzan will be held at City Centre.

Dari QatarDATE: OngoingDoha Film Institute and Qatar Tourism

Authority have embarked on an ambitious mission of producing an unprecedented documentary – ‘Dari Qatar’ – a personal journey through Qatar, about you, for you, fi lmed by all of you. ‘Dari Qatar’ is an intimate, engaging portrayal of Qatar today; a refreshing look at the nation, told entirely by its public, revealing the hopes, loves, fears, dreams and realities of the people who call Qatar home. ‘Dari Qatar’ will give the world a diff erent perspective on what it is like to live in Qatar, with its unique beauty, its cultural diversity and its rich Arabic traditions.

Doha Beauty ShowDATE: Oct 20-22TIME: 10amVENUE: Doha Exhibition and Convention

CenterQatar’s fi rst Doha Beauty Show will be

held from 20th to 22nd of October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The Doha Beauty Show is the fi rst of its kind event in Qatar that is dedicated to local and international trade and beauty professionals as well as local consumers. The three-day

show focuses on four pillars in the beauty industry, including Cosmetics & Fragrance, Spa & Aesthetics, Natural Products and Hair Care & Nails.

Filipino Community Family DayDATE: Sept 13-15TIME: 10amVENUE: Westin Hotel 7 Spa, DohaKulinarya Qatar is inviting everyone to

attend the annual Filipino Community Day & Food Festival to be held from September 13 to 15 from 10am-10pm at the Westin Hotel and Spa. The event will feature Filipino food restaurants and diff erent international

stalls, Filipino and local products, cultural shows, kids activities, games cooking competitions, workshops and other exciting programmes.

Climate Change ProgrammeDATE: Tomorrow to Sep 8TIME: 10amVENUE: Maktaba Qatar, Al Mabahej &

Saha 33, DohaAre you looking for a programme that

helps your child understand how and why our climate is changing? The programme “Climate Change’’ is designed for children 7-14 years old to introduce them to the causes and eff ects of the climate change and what people can do to slow the change and prepare for it. Each session is based on games, science activities and triggering their curiosity to make research and work on projects.

Aspire Splash and DashDATE: Every Sunday and WednesdayTIME: 7pm-9pmVENUE: Aspire DomeThe athletics track and swimming pool will

be open for 50 participants aged seven years and above per session and facility. Swimming skills are mandatory for registering at the swimming sessions with a limited number of 50 participants per session. The event is open to public registration on-site from 6 to 7:45pm.

Doha SightseeingDATE: OngoingTIME: 9am-9pmVENUE: Around DohaDoha Bus is Qatar’s fi rst Hop-on Hop-off

sight-seeing bus tour, providing both local residents and visiting tourists a fl exible way to discover the country’s vibrant past, present and future. Each Doha Bus tour highlights a variety of interesting locations throughout this fast changing landscape including Souq Waqif, The Pearl, Villaggio as well as The Museum of Islamic Art. Doha Bus enhances the sightseeing experience with seven diff erent language options to choose from as well as group discounts, private coach tours and corporate outings. Doha Bus is a fun, interactive and highly education experience for every traveller.

Combination of Sun, Sand and Surfi ngDATE: OngoingVENUE: Aqua ParkFor the fi rst time ever in Qatar, it will be

possible to ride up curved sidewalls at 90 degrees to the direction of the water fl ow. Giving visitors and especially surfi ng fanatics an amazing experience available at only one place in Qatar Aqua Park.

Come join us and also take advantage of the extra free ticket you get anytime you buy two Stingray Tickets.

Garage GalleryDATE: Until Nov 1TIME: 8pmVENUE: Spaces at the Fire StationThe Artists in Residence exhibition is a

culmination of an intensive nine-month programme, featuring works by 18 local contemporary artists who have been working in the artist’s studios and spaces at the Fire Station since September 2015. The exhibition showcases new work and projects created by the artists during their residency period, shedding light on the development of their innovative ideas and diverse studio practices. Photographic, sculptural, and installation based artworks fi ll the Garage Gallery and showcase these talented artists.

Yamativo Salsa ClassesDATE: Every MondayTIME: 7pmVENUE: Radisson BluIt’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 at Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club.

Cake Decoration ClassesDATE: Morning and eveningVENUE: Tavola Royal Plaza, Al Saad StreetTavola off ers a range of cake decorating

and kitchen skills classes. Tavola is the only authorised Wilton method provider in the Middle East.

New Bootcamp Abu HamourDATE: Sunday, Tuesday, ThursdayTIME: 6pmVENUE: Doha British SchoolLocated just minutes from Villaggio

and a walk away from Ain Khalid Gate the Doha British School campus is our newest Bootcamp location. The training takes place on the main grass playing fi eld surrounded by an athletics track. There are showers available and changing rooms.

Pottery workshop for kidsDATE: Every MondayTIME: 5pm-6pmKids will learn a new hand building

technique for creating and fi nishing artworks in clay. For more, call 44865201.

Sketching with pencil and charcoalDATE: Sunday and WednesdayTIME: 5pm- 6:30pmIf you can hold a pencil, you can draw…

Discover techniques to make your drawing more realistic. Every Saturday and Wednesday from 5pm-6:30pm.

Fitness TrainingDATE: Sunday, Tue, ThuTIME: 6pm-7pmVENUE: MIA ParkThere are fi tness classes in the park on

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6 and 7pm. Open to all levels of fi tness. Bootcamp is an intensive and fun way to train and also meet new people in the open and friendly group atmosphere. More information, from Bootcamp, Qatar or [email protected]

FOODIE CHOICE

RESTAURANT: PorciniLOCATION: The Ritz-CarltonThe Italian chefs are world class and

their passion and love for the food is clearly visible. The presentation of the dishes is imaginative, risky and daring and for this they should get the praise they deserve. The restaurant is exclusive, with the impeccably placed utensils on the table to the well-designed romantic lighting. It’s also ideal for friends and family to celebrate special evenings.


COMMUNITY COVER STORY

For months, it has been the subject of shouts and murmurs, and last weekend, it fi nally became the talk of the

town. Evergreen Organics, touted as the fi rst 100 per cent vegan café in Qatar “sprouted”, as the owners say, at Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar, throwing open its doors to a rush of curious visitors and special guests through the weekend.

“I am very excited about how everything has come together. It’s wonderful that we get to share our ideas, our concept, and our

journey that takes you to back to food that’s fresh and full of life, and an ambience that takes you to the jungle, to the lap of nature,” Ghanim al-Sulaiti, who can now safely stake a claim to the title of ‘The Qatari Vegan’, tells Community.

A tunnel engineer for Qatar Rail and a spirited marathon runner, al-Sulaiti turned vegan around three years ago. Along with Joujou Alfardan, al-Sulaiti has founded Evergreen Organics, which has earned the two young and innovative Qatari entrepreneurs

the distinction of presenting to Qatar’s people a most unique proposition – a completely plant-based menu that screams variety, guarantees rejuvenation, and is a stickler for taste.

But is Qatar, which abounds in fast food chains and calorie-dense feast outlets, interested in embracing a concept that puts healthy above everything else? “Had one asked me this a week ago, I wouldn’t be too sure,” says al-Sulaiti, “But in the last four days, I know for certain that people indeed want to eat healthy,

delicious, real, whole food that’s fresh and organic. We had a full house on our fi rst weekend. People of Qatar have been waiting for such an alternative eating avenue for so long. They aren’t craving for junk but for food that’s wholesome, delicious and satisfying. However, what’s mostly available out there isn’t healthy food. That’s where we come in.”

You better believe al-Sulaiti and Alfardan when they say that their focus is on “seasonal, local, organic food that is fresh, vibrant and full of energy.” Fresh

cold-pressed juices – a bottle of their signature green juice, for instance, packs in one kilo of organic pressed veggies such as spinach, romaine, fennel, apple, parsley, cilantro, mint and lime – and salads, sandwiches, burgers, nutritious plates and bowls, smoothies, botanical teas, artisanal coff ees, and a range of desserts are among the features of the menu.

Al-Sulaiti insists that Evergreen Organics isn’t merely a vegan café. “It’s about a lot of things; the ethos, the experience, and

Gourmet menu, healthy food at café Evergreen

MOUTHFUL OF GREENS: A glimpse into Evergreen Organics, the newly opened vegan cafe at the Pearl-Qatar. The focus is on seasonal, local, organic food that is fresh, vibrant and full of energy.

Founders Joujou Alfardan and Ghanim al-Sulaiti have the distinction

of presenting to Qatar’s people a vegan menu that screams variety,

guarantees rejuvenation, and is a stickler for taste. By Anand Holla


COMMUNITYCOVER STORY

The massive turnout on the opening day spoke volumes about the restless wait of the city’s health-conscious lot for scrumptious organic, vegan food, while the quality

of food and service surpassed the hype in style

educating people about the benefi ts of eating healthy, to name a few.” Speaking of ethos, the duo believes in “supporting local, regional food and building relationships with independent farmers and suppliers to ensure we know where your food comes from.” Their website announces: We support the concept of use, recycle, and reuse. That’s why all of our packaging is fully biodegradable, the wood we use in-store is reclaimed or recycled, the bowls we serve our food in are made from sustainable materials, and even the ink we use to print our menus is plant-based.

“While people know what healthy food is, the task is to get them into the restaurant and let them experience plant power for themselves. We are aware that most of our customers won’t be vegan or vegetarian. So the way we have been promoting our café is by convincing people to eat one vegan meal in a week, then one in a day, and so on,” explains al-Sulaiti, “I

see people are tired of eating the same meat, chicken and fi sh in their meals. If given a choice, they would want to make a connection with their food again. I have met youngsters who don’t know how a cucumber tastes. While many of us don’t eat vegetables on a regular basis, eating veggies helps eliminate the residue of dairy and animal products in our bodies, enabling us to start relishing fresh, green food.”

Most of us would want to know where really our food is coming from, feels al-Sulaiti. “It is, in fact, in the desire to fi ll that knowledge gap that the concept of Evergreen Organics was born,” he says, “After a long wait, we have been trying to open our café for the past three months. We fi nally chose September 1 as our opening day and stuck to it. We have been promoting the café on social media, mainly Facebook and Instagram, and doing fun countdowns to the big day.”

Al-Sulaiti and his team have

spent a lot of time over the past months researching on procuring organic produce, interviewing candidates who would be the right fi t, and gleaning insights into the gourmet restaurant business. From his many travels across the globe, the cool knickknacks that he picked up, adorn the café. “Every country I visit, I check out its vegan restaurants, talk to its people and discover the challenges,” he says, “For us, what had started as a small idea has grown to be so big and beautiful; even in terms of size, our initial plan was to have a 42 sq m café, which is now 183 sq m, off ering everything from whole food section to takeaway deliveries.”

Despite all the preparation for this passion project, fi nding chefs was especially hard. “But in the end, we have managed to get on board some super talented ones, such as Matt Dowens, Executive Chef, and Maros Weiser, Sous Chef, among others,” al-Sulaiti says, “Most of our supplies is

sourced from local farms. By local, I mean Qatar but also the UAE and Saudi Arabia, from where food can reach us in seven hours. Of course, we order some specialty ingredients from other parts of the Middle East and also the West.”

Al-Sulaiti admits that there’s no working around the cost of organic products or vegan gourmet food overheads. “Organic is expensive. That’s true. But from the feedback we have received, 80 per cent people said they prefer our food to the food they eat at some of the fi ve-star hotels in Qatar. Also, in terms of pricing, our fully organic vegan burger is QR85 and all our ingredients, be it the the sauces, pickles or desserts are prepared in-house, whereas a much unhealthier burger at a fi ve-star would cost twice as much.”

The massive turnout on the opening day, Thursday evening, spoke volumes about the restless wait of the city’s health-conscious lot for scrumptious organic, vegan food, while the quality of food

and service surpassed the hype in style. “The launch saw around 150 people. It was great to see everyone thirsty and hungry for real food. We want to reach out to as many people as possible, across sections. Interestingly, the event brought together both Qataris and expats under one roof, which is almost unheard of in restaurant openings in Qatar except perhaps in fi ve-star hotels.”

As for those who still ask al-Sulaiti the classic ‘where do you get your protein from’, the 24-year-old calmly mouths the same answer: legumes, grains, soya, chickpeas, green leaves like kale and spinach. Kale, in fact, has more protein than a pound of meat, he adds for eff ect. “My vision is to present an alternative,” al-Sulaiti says, “To show people that we don’t have to eat meat and that plant-based food can be extremely delicious and fi lling. In fact, it changes your taste buds because you start tasting real food.”

The restaurant supports the concept of use, recycle, and reuse. The packaging is fully biodegradable, the wood used in-store is reclaimed or recycled, the serving bowls are made from sustainable materials, and even the ink used to print menus is plant-based.

The crowd at the cafe on the opening day.

The menu has several gluten-free and sugar-free options.

“We are aware that most of our customers won’t be vegan or vegetarian. So the way we have been promoting our café is by convincing people to eat one vegan meal in a week, then one in a day, and so on,” explains al-Sulaiti


COMMUNITY

MES celebrates Teachers’ DayThe MES Indian School celebrated Teachers’ Day with traditional pomp and gaiety recently. A felicitation ceremony was conducted to mark the day. The event featured multiple speeches praising teachers for their hard work and urging them to keep doing the good work. The event also featured cultural performances by the teachers and various competitions. Subject teachers handling Class X and XII were honoured with certificates of appreciation issued by the Ministry of Human Rersource, Government of India for the CBSE board results.

PEC to get new academic blockThe Pakistan Education Centre (PEC) will get a new building in the form of International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Block. The school signed the agreement for the block with Jassim & Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation at The Ritz-Carlton Doha recently. Among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony were: Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim al-Thani, chair board of directors of the foundation; Shahzad Ahmad, the ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar; members of the foundation; members of the board of governors of PEC; Pakistani embassy off icials; and PEC Principal Nargis Raza Otho.

Some PEC faculty members also attended. The ceremony started with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and then Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim al-Thani and Ambassador Shahzad Ahmad exchanged the signed documents. This was followed by a press conference by Saeed-bin-Mathkhar al-Hajiri, the CEO of the foundation, and Principal Otho.Al-Hajiri talked about the foundation and its various charity ventures. Otho talked about the history of PEC and its recent academic and co-curricular activities.


COMMUNITY

World-class live music at The St. Regis DohaT

he St. Regis Doha has said it will off er “high-quality music, lively performances and delicious soul food at The Club.” Music lovers and guests will be able to enjoy the experience at

The Club every Tuesday through to Saturday, as globally renowned artists take to the stage.

The Club, The St. Regis Doha’s newly launched concept, opened its doors last month in a bid to off er a greater variety of music off erings at the hotel and in Doha. The St. Regis Doha has confi rmed that The Club will cater to a multitude of diverse music genres spanning across Soul, Blues and Bossa Nova.

A number of world renowned artists will be performing at The Club, including leading soul vocalist, Judi Jackson, who has a passion for singing and a voice that is beyond her years. Appearing on stage with various bands over the years, Judi is the defi nition of a musician who pushes herself to reach new heights and inspires audiences in the process. Later in the evening, listen to the smooth sound of funk and soul vocalist, Tasha Danae. Both vocalists will be joined by Michael Pignéguy on the drums, who throughout his diverse career as a performer, composer and arranger has created music in the realms of funk, hip hop and pop, through to chamber music and orchestral. Michael’s speciality is creating bespoke music for Arabic content.

Pianist, Davis Whitfi eld, is another exciting addition to The Club, having been studying and playing the piano from the age of eight. With a distinct sound that is infl uenced by other seasoned musicians, Davis plays with the experience of a seasoned veteran. Jonathan Beshay, a tenor saxophonist and proven performer, also brings his talent to the lineup at The Club. They will be joined by seasoned

bassist, Gilard Lopes, who rounds out the range of musicians.

Tareq Derbas, Area General Manager of Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East and General Manager of The St. Regis Doha, said: “The St. Regis Doha prides itself on providing world-class service and off erings to each and every guest every time that the visit the hotel. We fi rmly believe that with The Club we will off er an even greater variety of music off erings with superb musicians, world-class performances, electrifying entertainment in a unique and vibrant atmosphere.”

Richard Johnson, Artist Director for The St. Regis Doha, said: “At The Club we believe that the key to reaching the community is through music: quality live music through offering a diverse range of world-class musicians, internationally renowned, showcasing the best of the world’s music right here in Doha! We pride ourselves on always having our finger on the musical pulse and look forward to bringing new artists to Doha as we ultimately diversify the musical offering in Doha’s music scene.”

The Club promises to be the venue of choice in Doha by providing a little bit of something for everyone, in a true Dinner Show setting. Guests will be able to enjoy both comfort and a large variety of food that includes small bites, tapas, a la carte dining as well as set menus. The late night show at The Club will entertain, enrich and expand the musical experience at The St. Regis Doha.

The Club at The St. Regis Doha will open its doors every Tuesday to Saturday, between 7pm and 2am, for a truly lively and exhilarating musical experience. Meanwhile, the live sets will start at 8pm until late. And The Club will be closed every Sunday and Monday.

Richard Johnson Judi Jackson

Richard Johnson Michael Pignéguy

Emirati artist continues work on commission by Rolls-Royce Art Programme

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently announced further details of renowned Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem’s new commission for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme in 2016 and presented a series of images and video

content documenting his experience. Kazem will create a commissioned sculpture for the Art Programme, which will be presented in late 2016 alongside a Bespoke motor car inspired by the sculpture. Supported by Rolls-Royce, Kazem has been working with an artistic production team at Sitterwerk studios in Switzerland on the creation of the sculpture, giving him access to cutting-edge technology and leading expertise.

Mohammed Kazem, commenting on his work for the Art Programme and his collaboration with Sitterwerk, said, “Rolls-Royce has enabled me to create a sculptural work for the fi rst time and has given me the freedom to create the work the way I would like, which is key. Working with Marc Krcek and the team

at Sitterwerk has been a wonderful professional and artistic collaboration which I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of.”

On working with Kazem, artist Marc Krcek commented, “Working with Mohammed was impressive and he was very professional. He had a very clear vision as to what his sculpture should look like in the end, and what feeling its shape should convey. Especially for the fi rst steps of production, it was important to work together closely with him here in Switzerland, in order to fi nd the appropriate materials and the most suitable way of production. Mohammed was also amenable for the technical aspects of the process and the necessary adaptions to the design, which we had to make in order to enable this kind of production.”

Mohammed Kazem joins eminent artists from around the world who have been commissioned by the marque to create unique works of art.AT WORK: Mohammed Kazem working on his sculpture.


COMMUNITY TRAV

Follow Beatrix Potter thro

By Patti Nickell

When I was a little girl, my grandparents gifted me with a beautiful set of Beatrix Potter

books for Christmas one year. I could barely wait for everyone to fi nish unwrapping presents so that I could sneak off to my room with my treasure. The fi rst Potter story I read on that long ago Christmas Day was The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, about a determined frog whose fi shing trip turned out to be not quite what he expected.

Now, all these years later, here I was wandering through the rooms of Hill Top House, Beatrix Potter’s 17th century farmhouse in the English Lake District. The tiny cottage is decorated much as it was when Potter used it as a sanctuary for writing and illustrating (she actually

lived in another, larger house across the road).

Visitors can see original illustrations which gave birth to her most memorable characters from Jemima Puddleduck to the Cottontail clan (check out a replica of Mr. McGregor’s garden on the grounds).

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Potter’s birth, an event celebrated by those who grew up on her imaginative children’s books — while I was at Hill Top, an entire tour bus of Japanese fans were queuing for entry.

Aside from her skill as a writer/illustrator, Potter was an avid conservationist and preservationist. She was one of the early supporters of Britain’s National Trust, donating much of the land she accumulated (4,000 acres) to the Trust.

As I strolled along the lanes near Hill Top, with their hedge rows and stone fences, and saw nothing for miles but emerald green patchwork fi elds and grazing sheep, I thought

how fortunate that an organisation such as the National Trust was committed to putting so much land on this small island aside for the common good.

Though born in London, Potter fell in love with the Lake District following a summer spent here as a girl. After achieving fame (and the perks that went with it), she worked with her lifelong friend, Canon Rawnsley, founder of the National Trust, to ensure that this beautiful part of England would never be developed. Today, the 885 square-mile Lake District National Park is the country’s most visited.

Mountains with romantic names such as Cat Bells, Helvellyn and Great Gable loom over small villages such as Grasmere, Hawkshead and Ambleside. Of course, the major drawing card is the lakes. Guidebooks will tell you there are 16 of them, with Windermere being the longest (10.5 miles) and Wastwater, the deepest (243 feet).

If you want to be technically correct, however, there is only one offi cial lake — Bassenthwaite. The others are “waters” or “meres.” To further confuse the issue, there are a number of “tarns” (an old Norse word for pools) mostly cradled in mountain glens, giving them an Alpine feel.

Lakes, meres, waters or tarns — all are beautiful. So beautiful that the 19th century Romantic poets (in particular, William Wordsworth) extolled that beauty in verse and were the fi rst to mass market the region’s appeal.

If you love Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” you’ll want to head to Ullswater, the lake that inspired him, especially in the spring when the poet’s “golden host of daff odils” bend and sway along the banks, creating a tapestry of yellow.

Both Potter and Wordsworth are lauded in the Lake District. The World of Beatrix Potter in

Bowness-on-Windermere is a Disneyesque display featuring dioramas of Peter Rabbit’s Garden, Mr. Toad’s underground home, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle’s kitchen, Jemima Puddleduck’s forest glade and a host of others.

Wordsworth takes pride of place in Grasmere, where Dove Cottage, home of the poet and his sister Dorothy, is now a museum off ering guided tours.

If you want to pay homage to both, you can do it in Hawkshead. Visit the grammar school attended by Wordsworth and then take in the Beatrix Potter Gallery, where her original artwork is on display in a 17th century house.

There is plenty more to see in the Lake District, both on land and by water. An unusual landmark is Windermere Chippy — what at fi rst appears to be an indistinguishable fi sh and chips restaurant.

What does distinguish Windermere Chippy from others

Grasmere is one of the lakes in the English Lake District lauded in verse by the Romantic Poets.

of its ilk is its location at the exact midpoint of Britain — halfway between John O’ Groats at the northern tip of Scotland and Land’s End at the southwesternmost tip of Cornwall.

One of the best excursions by water is a boat cruise from the resort town of Ambleside to Wray Castle, a mock Gothic edifi ce complete with turrets and towers, where Beatrix Potter celebrated her 16th birthday while on holiday with her family.

You won’t lack for top-rated accommodations in the Lake District. The Waterhead Hotel has a lovely setting near Ambleside. Sip a glass of wine on the lawn and watch the sun set over the lake before

heading to the hotel restaurant with its stunning view of the mountain locals lovingly refer to as Coniston Old Man.

While the Waterhead has the style of a luxury boutique, its sister property, the Wild Boar, has a more rustic feel — perhaps because it takes its name from the legend of Sir Richard de Gilpin, who allegedly slew a ferocious wild boar in the woods near the present-day hotel.

It seems the epic battle made heroes of both beast and man as the boar got a hotel named after him and the Gilpin Valley where it’s located is named in honour of Sir Richard. Restaurants are equally stylish — from the Tower Bank Arms,

which began as an ale house in the 17th century, to the ultra-modern Zeffi relli’s where the cuisine and decor evoke the Mediterranean. If you’re in need of a local treat, stop at the tiny white-washed cottage with green trim in Grasmere, home to Sarah Nelson’s famed gingerbread.

Visitors to the Lake District will stay and play in a region so stunning that it will make them gasp, and who knows — they may encounter the ghosts of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth while they are there.

Patti Nickell is a Lexington-based travel and food writer. Reach her at [email protected]. —

Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS


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ough Britain’s Lake District

Tarn Hows is one of the small tarns or pools that give the English Lake District an Alpine feel.

Langdale Pikes mountain range is one of the features of the Lake District National Park.

Hill Top was Beatrix Potter’s beloved farmhouse in the English Lake District.

POETIC: Lake Ullswater was beloved by the poet William Wordsworth, who found it especially beautiful in the spring when daff odils bloomed on its banks.

IF YOU GO TO THE LAKE DISTRICT

Where to stay: The Wild Boar is a traditional Lake District inn with a popular

restaurant known for its smoked meats. The Waterhead is a stylish, sophisticated

contemporary hotel with lakeside views from many rooms.

FYI: visitbritain.co


COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC

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

Whatever you can do today to quiet your mind and not overreact to

anything or anyone the better Aries. You can be such a hothead at

times and right now is one of those times when you simply have to

think it but not say it.

Your intuition and simple cosmic know how is second to none Aries

and today is one of those days when you simply can’t pretend you

aren’t getting very mixed signals about something or someone.

Choose you today Librans. You and you alone are the only ones who

can get yourself out of whatever mess you got yourself into. And

while it may take some charm and story straightening, you can do it.

Unless you are absolutely sure about something, don’t push

ahead with it today goats. Keep in mind that Mercury retrograde is

infamous for sending out leads...leads that too often lead to nothing.

If you can’t think of anything nice to say to someone today, as much

as you might want to snip their head off with a bullish retort, don’t.

Smile and pretend that whatever they are doing or saying is simply

marvellous!

Avoid being caught up in the middle of someone else’s dramas today

Leos. You sure have enough of your own, right? With Mercury the

planet of communication and street smarts out of phase right now,

quite simply it’s every man for himself.

If you don’t think you are up for the challenge today Scorpios, then

don’t put yourself in a situation that you might not be able to get out

of or get left with a nasty aftertaste in your mouth from.

If you are opposed to something or someone today, why are you

so against whatever it is they want to do? Is it a personal thing or is

it simply that you feel you thought of the idea first and don’t want

them to get the credit?

Unless you can justify the time and energy you will need to spend on

doing something today, then don’t do it. It’s as simple as that twins.

You have other more worthy things to put your time and energy into.

Don’t underestimate the power of being prepared today Virgos.

Nothing beats a surprise attack and nothing beats the perfect,

unexpected response either.

Be careful, very careful about what you might wish for today Sags.

There is always something to be said for wishful thinking and you

are one of the master of it. But keep in mind with Mercury out of

phase, you might get something you don’t really want.

Sometimes other people take all the air out of the room, don’t they?

Strong signs like Leo’s, Aries and Scorpios push everyone else out.

Stand up for yourself today and let them know you can be just as

pushy as they can.

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DOWN1. Smell (5)2. Picture-house (6)3. Month (3)4. Male goose (6)5. Firearm (7)8. Stern (7)11. Bodyguards (7)13. African country (7)15. Endure (6)16. Songbird (6)17. Conductor’s stick (5)20. Male (3)

ACROSS6. Naval officer (7)7. Turning machine (5)9. Continental quilt (5)10. Self-appointed experts (7)12. Zodiac sign (11)14. Thoughtful (11)18. Chests (7)19. Wide (5)21. Threaded fastener (5)22. Ardour (7)

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Quick Clues

Cryptic Clues

Yesterday’s Solutions

QUICKAcross: 1 Successive; 7 Mourn; 8 Serious; 10 Improper; 11 Herb; 13 Addled; 15 Writhe; 17 Ease; 18 Mischief; 21 Trivial; 22 Bring; 23 Escarpment.Down: 1 Stump; 2 Condoned; 3 Easter; 4 Spry; 5 Violent; 6 Ambivalent; 9 Subterfuge; 12 Crucible; 14 Dismiss; 16 Fillip; 19 Idiot; 20 Diva.

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By Geoffery Rowlands

Music fans could be forgiven for thinking PARTYNEXTDOOR might be an electro-dance off shoot from the hugely

popular Now That’s What I Call Music! series of compilation albums. In fact, it is the stage moniker of a Canadian producer, songwriter, singer and rapper whose real name is Jahron Brathwaite.

Initially known for creating electronic-infused R&B tracks under the name Jahron B, PARTYNEXTDOOR was the fi rst artist signed to Canadian superstar Drake’s OVO Sound record label. His signing was announced with the release of the track, Make a Mil, on Drake’s October’s Very Own blog. Jahron was just 19 years old.

“I know how lucky I am to have been given the opportunity by Drake at such a young age. This was back in early-2013. I felt I was ready but that was really the confi dence of youth. I still had a lot to learn.”

Raised in the Toronto suburb of Mississuaga, his West Indian parents heavily infl uenced Jahron’s musical development. His father’s love for Boyz II Men, Jodeci and Blackstreet, allied to singing in church with his mother, gave him a strong background in style and vocal substance. The quality of his voice was such that Jahron was immediately placed among the senior singers in the church choir despite having not even reached his teenage years.

“I really enjoyed singing in the choir but I knew I wanted to make R&B music. I created tracks on the computer in my bedroom. I used FL Studio, or Fruity Loops as most people will know the programme, and actually took my stage name from an audio fi lter in the FL Studio software.”

Jahron found a manager through posting tracks on MySpace and moved to Los Angeles where he secured a songwriting deal.

“Things didn’t work out. My songs were submitted to established artists but none were recorded. I quickly realised they were too personal. If anyone was going to record them, it had to be me.

“I moved to Miami and started pitching myself as a solo artist. I got to work with the producer Boi-Ida who has worked on many tracks with Drake. He sent some of my stuff to Oliver El-Khatib, Drake’s manager, and I suddenly found myself meeting with the OVO people in Toronto.”

Drake, Oliver and OVO Sound co-founder Noah ‘40’ Shebib were particularly impressed by Jahron’s ability to write, sing, produce and even engineer his own material.

“Everything you hear in the fi nal mix of a song is exactly how I envision it. The guys actually compared me to Kanye West in this respect. The ultimate honour though was producing three tracks on Drake’s mixtape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. I also performed on two tracks including Wednesday Night Interlude which was entirely my own song. Drake didn’t perform on the track at all.”

His 2013 self-titled debut EP reached number 34 on America’s R&B / Hip Hop Albums chart. It whetted the appetite for Jahron’s music to such an extent that his 2014 debut album, PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO, topped the R&B chart, reached number 15 on the Billboard 200, number 19 in Canada and hit number fi ve on Britain’s R&B chart.

Yet this success pales in comparison to that of his recently released follow-up, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3. The album took pole position on the R&B charts in both Britain and America. It has so far peaked at number 11 on the UK albums chart, number four in Canada and earned Jahron his fi rst top three spot on the Billboard 200.

“I’m obviously pleased the album has done so well but also a little surprised. This past year hasn’t been the best I’ve had in my private life. I thought having a hit record would make me happy but it didn’t. I co-wrote Rihanna’s hit, Work. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks but I still wasn’t happy.”

Jahron’s state of mind stems from a diffi cult situation with R&B singer/songwriter Kehlani. The couple dated, broke up, reunited after she ended her relationship with basketball star Kyrie Irving but have now split up again.

“Most of the tracks on my album are blues-type songs. I used to be a guy who sung about how cool he was. I still tried to make party songs for the new album but the feeling wasn’t in me. I’ve gone from braggadocious to blues but the people still seem to like what I do.”

in brief

Time now for PARTYNEXTDOOR

Chromatics

Even their biggest fans never know what to expect

from Chromatics. The American electro-indie quartet

released seven diff erent cover versions of Cyndi

Lauper’s 1983 smash, Girls Just Want To Have Fun.

But nearly two years after announcing the impending

release of their fifth studio album, Dear Tommy, the

band are still keeping their fans waiting.

Exasperated followers making contact via Chromatics’

Facebook page are still being told the album will be

issued ‘soon.’ But this is the same message they have

been getting for most of the last 22 months.

Indications are though that things are finally

beginning to move. The band have just posted a

video for the album title-track at www.youtube.com/

watch?v=nRTLABXixD0

If you enjoy the song, Chromatics’ entire eight-track

album, Cherry, can now be heard at (no www.)

soundcloud.com/johnnyjewel/cherry-full-album

It can also be downloaded for free.

Florence and The Machine

A new song from Florence and The Machine plays over

the end credits of director Tim Burton’s forthcoming

dark fantasy film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar

Children.

The song, Wish That You Were Here, was written by

Florence when she was on tour. The lyrics convey her

feelings about being away from her friends and family

but she believed the song would blend perfectly with

the movie.

“It’s about the idea that love is a journey and a risk,”

Florence stated. “Touring can be an amazing experience

but it comes at the cost of leaving the people you love

behind for a year or two.

“You kind of feel like if you could sing a song into the

wind, it could maybe take your words to them in a way

that you can’t with a phone call or a text message. You

want to send your love in a diff erent way to somehow

reach the unreachable.”

There is no accompanying video as yet for Wish That

You Were Here but an off icial audio can be heard at

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWDUvuF0Xc

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is set for

release on September 30. A trailer for the film is posted

at www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAdpJw-MM-M

Prince

Prince’s Paisley Park home and studio complex in the

Chanhassen suburb of Minneapolis will open to the

public as a museum on October 6.

The superstar singer, songwriter and multi-

instrumentalist periodically rewarded faithful fans

by opening the estate for impromptu parties and

jam sessions. He envisaged Paisley Park becoming a

museum after his demise but obviously expected this to

occur many years into the future.

Prince’s unexpected sudden death and his leaving no

will could have jeopardised these intentions. But more

than enough friends and family members were aware of

his wishes to make the Paisley Park museum happen.

The guided tours will last around 70 minutes with

tickets priced quite high at 38.50 USD. Special VIP tour

tickets will also be available at a cost of 100 USD.

Jimmy Eat World

Arizona alternative-rockers Jimmy Eat World will return

with their ninth studio album later this year. The LP title

has still to be decided although those in the know suggest

it will most likely be Integrity Blues. The lead single,

Get Right, has just been released. An accompanying

promotional video has yet to be made but a lyric video

can be viewed at www.jimmyeatworld.com. If you enjoy

the song, it is off ered for free download at the website.

The band’s previously recorded output can be found on

YouTube. Their eight studio albums, Jimmy Eat World,

Static Prevails, Clarity, Bleed American, Future, Chase

This Light, Invented and Damage, are all posted in full.

SUCCESS: PARTYNEXTDOOR’s latest album has taken pole position on the R&B charts in both Britain and America. It has so far peaked at number 11 on the UK albums chart, number four in Canada and earned Jahron his first top three spot on the Billboard 200.


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EXPERIENCE MATTERS: Emraan Hashmi

Dunham pens apology to Odell Beckham Jr

Actress Lena Dunham has apologised to American football star Odell Beckham Jr for accusing him of ignoring her at Met Gala. The gala was held in May, and the actress opened up about the event in an interview with actress Amy Schumer that was published in her Lenny Letter newsletter. One day after the interview that faced backlash, Dunham followed up with an apology.

The 30-year-old star took to Instagram to post an apology to the 23-year-old New York Giants player for accusing him of snubbing her and making her feel like a “marshmallow” at the Met Gala, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Dunham explained that she let her “insecurities” and “narcissistic assumptions” get in the way of rational thinking.

She posted: “I owe Odell Beckham

Jr an apology. Despite my moments of bravado, I struggle at industry events (and in life) with the sense that I don’t rep a certain standard of beauty and so when I show up to the Met Ball surrounded by models and swan-like actresses it’s hard not to feel like a sack of fl aming garbage. This felt especially intense with a handsome athlete as my dinner companion and a bunch of women I was sure he’d rather be seated with.”

In the interview, Dunham and Schumer commiserated over feeling out of place at the 2016 Met Gala. And Dunham told Schumer that she sat next to Beckham Jr, whom she accused of ignoring her and claimed he formed a judgement of her based on her appearance

In a lengthy letter of contrition, Dunham added: “But I went ahead and projected these insecurities and made totally narcissistic assumptions about what he was thinking, then presented those assumptions as facts ... I feel

terrible about it. Because after listening to lots of valid criticism, I see how unfair it is to ascribe misogynistic thoughts to someone I don’t know at all.” — IANS

Emraan Hashmi has been associated with horror genre for long, and will soon be exploring the spooky realm with Raaz

Reboot. The actor says most of the stars shrug off the genre thinking that it “doesn’t get a place in the archive of path-breaking cinema.”

“I would say the general perception is horror doesn’t get a place in the archive of path-breaking cinema even in Hollywood. That’s the truth ... I am doing it purely because of the genre,” Emraan told IANS.

He added: “It is one of the genres that has a very diff erent kind of reaction from the audience and I fi nd it fascinating.”

Emraan has been associated with horror genre through Raaz franchise and Ek Thi Daayan. “It has a defi nite audience so that’s

the reason I am doing it. You don’t expect best actor award for horror fi lms for sure but it’s just the experience that matters,” he said.

Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the fourth instalment of the Raaz franchise features Emraan with south Indian actress Kriti Kharbanda. The fi lm has been shot in Romania. Emraan says shooting for the fourth part was nerve-wracking for him.

He said: “It was a nerve-wracking experience doing this fi lm. Since it is a successful franchise, we want to take it ahead to another level. The look of the fi lm is unique which is being appreciated. The audiences are expecting a lot from this fi lm so I am excited to see their response.”

Produced by Vishesh Films, the fi lm will release on September 16. — IANS

No place for horror in archive of path-breaking cinema: Emraan

Arshad Warsi vacations in Thailand with family

It’s vacation time for Arshad Warsi. The actor, who will soon be gearing up for the upcoming fi lm Aankhen 2, is off for a holiday in Thailand with his family. The actor is married to Maria Goretti and together they have two children, Zeke and Zene Zoe.

“It’s a hectic year ahead and Thailand had to happen since my daughter wanted this trip, and experiment with diff erent kind of delicacies in Thailand, specially the worms. We are just curious to know if she will eat them or no,” Arshad said in a statement.

Once the actor is back, he will start workshops for Aankhen 2, in which he will be seen essaying the role of a blind man. Aankhen 2 is a sequel to the 2002 heist thriller drama fi lm Aankhen which was directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and featured Amitabh Bachchan,

Akshay Kumar, Sushmita Sen and Arjun Rampal.

Actors Anil Kapoor, Arshad and Ileana D’Cruz have joined Arjun Rampal and Amitabh in Aankhen 2. Filmmaker Anees Bazmee is directing the sequel. — IANS

It’s my dream to play a dancer onscreen: Subiksha

Actress Subiksha, trained in classical dance form Bharatanatyam, says she hopes to work in a dance-based fi lm or essay a full-length role of a dancer onscreen.

She added that it is her dream role, and hopes that it turns into a reality soon. “I’m a classical dancer and have been trained in Bharatanatyam for many years. My mother teaches classical dance, and having spent most of my growing up years learning to dance, it’s my dream to play a dancer on screen,” Subiksha, who has worked in fi lms such as Annakodi and Olipporu, told IANS.

She says she would love to play a role along the lines of Jyotika’s character from 2005 Tamil horror-comedy Chandramukhi.

“I loved Jyotika’s portion as a dancer in Chandramukhi. This is the kind of role I would love to take up, provided there’s scope for acting too,” said the actress. Currently busy shooting Tamil thriller Nethra, Subiksha also has Vijay Milton’s Kadugu and National Award-winning fi lmmaker Balaji Sakthivel’s Ra Ra Rajasekhar in her kitty.

“All these three projects are very diff erent. I’m lucky to have landed diverse roles,” she said. In Kadugu, she plays an urban girl called Maha, and is paired with actor Bharath Niwas, who plays a boxer. The fi lm also explores puli vesham dance form where in artiste dress up like a tiger for the performance. “It’s a very interesting fi lm where a puli vesham artiste and a boxer take head-on in a diff erent kind of battle,” she said,

heaping praise on director Vijay Milton.

“By working with Vijay, who is also a popular cinematographer, I learnt about diff erent camera angles. It helped me to understand and respect frames, and realise how important it is for any actor to have basic knowledge about such things,” she said.

Subiksha describes Ra Ra Rajasekhar as a performance-oriented project, and she plays a modern, homely girl from Dindigul (city of Tamil Nadu) in the movie. “We have completed about 80 per cent of the shoot. Another week or two, we should be done with the project. It’s a dream come true to work with Balaji Sakthivel sir. The way he extracts performance from his actors is astonishing,” she added. – IANSMAKING A WISH: Subiksha

CONTRITE: Lena Dunham

TIME FOR A BREAK: Arshad Warsi


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The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session where the participants’ queries were answered on the spot.

By Umer Nangiana

Pakistan Women’s Association (PWA-Qatar) recently held a hair and beauty workshop at Shangri-La Hotel to an overwhelming response.

Led by experts in the fi eld of cosmetics, the workshop was attended by more than 200 participants from diff erent nationalities. They learnt diff erent techniques on hair care and received beauty tips from stylists.

The event featured a tutorial workshop by Habib’s Hair & Beauty team. There were live demonstrations on hairstyles, makeup and nail art with professional tips and tools that can be used at home. Sabi Beauty (a Canada-based beauty artist) shared important tips on self-contouring techniques besides giving insight on diff erent brands, skin toning and tips on applying false eye lashes and other related information.

The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session where the participants’ queries were answered on the spot. The participants also received a skin analysis facilitated by Naseem Al Rabeeh Premium, one of the event partners.

“We had an overwhelming response from the women here with more than 200 of them from diff erent nationalities actively participating in the workshop. This was way more than our expectations,” said Rahat Mansoor Ali, president of PWA.

She thanked MES Trading, Naseem Al Rabeeh Premium, Habib’s Hair & Beauty and Sabi Beauty for becoming partners for the workshop, and Shangri-La Hotel Doha for hosting and supporting the event.

Founded in 2009 by Rahat Mansoor, Pakistan Women’s Association is a fraternity of

Pakistani women residing in Qatar recognised for community welfare activities. They have been organising cultural events and a ladies coff ee morning get-togethers, which takes place on the fi rst Saturday of every month.

For women and families, PWA keeps organising events throughout the year. Recently, the association hosted celebrity Chef Gulzar from Karachi for a cookery contest at Doha Marriott. Women from the local Pakistani community took part in great numbers and the event was witnessed by

families. Chef Gulzar selected the top three contestants who received gifts and awards. The cookery contest has been a fl agship event of PWA which is popular with the local expat women.

The association also organised a breast awareness campaign exclusively for women last year at The Next Generation School (TNG), Al Wakrah Campus. The second such gathering organised by PWA, the campaign featured a lecture by a specialist; health quiz with prizes, free blood test, free nail

art and henna designing and a buff et lunch was served to all the guests. “The purpose of the association is to create an open and inviting environment where women can build friendships, engage with the community, and experience all that Qatar has to off er,” says the founder of PWA.

Ali says the PWA was born out of the idea to provide a platform to the women. She felt that women were behind men when it comes to participating in social activities. They desperately required a platform from where they could demonstrate their abilities. “Women can do wonders if they are given equal opportunities. Keeping this in mind, I formed the association with the help of likeminded Pakistani women a few years ago,” says the founder.

She says the association has not only promoted the rich art and culture of Pakistan in Qatar but provided an opportunity to community members to participate in charitable activities.

Among other regular activities, the association also organised community events participated by local expatriates in large numbers.

The biggest of these events has been the Basant Mela, traditionally celebrated at the conclusion of winters to announce the arrival of spring. Celebrated with equal enthusiasm in both rural and urban areas of India, Pakistan and other parts of the subcontinent, a Basant festivity features multiple fun activities spread over days.

To provide a similar experience of Basant Mela here in Doha, PWA organised a grand festival, its 3rd Basant Mela at Al Wakrah Stadium in March last year. The fun-packed extravaganza featured multiple activities themed around the traditional celebrations of Basant. The theme colour was yellow, representing the blossoming of fl owers.

Tips and techniques atPWA beauty workshop

Led by experts in the field of cosmetics, the event, organised by Pakistan Women’s

Association, was attended by more than 200 participants from diff erent nationalities

HANDS ON: The PWA workshop had live demonstrations on hairstyles, makeup and nail art by experts in hair care and beauty.

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