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Aspire Zone organised two fun-filled events for children and their families last week, as part of its ongoing mission to engage the local community.

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EVENTS

Aspire Zone organised two fun-filled events for children and their families last week, as part of its ongoing mission to engage the local community.

The first event, My School in Aspire, held its first edition on April 23 in conjunction with the Umm-Salama Primary Independent School. Aspire Zone provided the participating children with all the nec-essary supplies for the theatre, sports, drawing and health awareness activities, and many more.

“The performances and atmosphere were wonderful at the Aspire Zone Park. The event also hosted amazing activities, such as borrow-ing books, drawing, arts and educational research,” said Nawal Jasper Altamimi, Principal of Umm-Salama Primary Independent School for Girls.

The second event, the Aquathon Series, concluded the final race of its fourth edition on April 24 at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. It entailed a 500-metre swim race and a 5-kilometre run around Aspire Zone, with a shorter route for kids aged eight years and above. There were 450 participants at the event.

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Kate Riley, Sky News TV Presenter, who participated in the Aquathon Series final race with her team, Willesden Tri, expressed her excitement about the event.

“The Aspire Aquathon was one of the best organised events I’ve attended in Qatar. The pool temperature was per-fect for a fast swim and the run course through the landscaped Aspire Park made for an enjoyable experience,” said Riley.

Both events are part of Aspire Zone’s continuous efforts to support and sus-tain a healthy population by providing open facilities and a variety of year-round community-focused sports activi-ties. Similar recent events include the fourth annual Aspire Torch Staircase Run and the inaugural Towerrunning World Championships, which success-fully took place in March, and the Aspire Beach Volleyball Tournament, which was held earlier this month.

When commenting about the events, Abdulla Aman Al Khater, Events Manager at Aspire Zone, said: “We are very happy to have concluded these two enjoyable events and will continue to organise more and more activities each year to encourage the Qatari com-munity to get in shape and adopt an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle.”

In the meantime, Aspire Zone has a number of exciting ongoing activi-ties that children and their families can enjoy together, such as bicycle rental, Aspire Train, which takes children and their families on a fantastic 20-minute tour around Aspire Zone, and daily pony rides at Aspire Park, not to mention the mini football, basketball and volleyball pitches. The Peninsula

We are very happy to have concluded these two enjoyable events and will continue to organise more and more activities each year to encourage the Qatari community to get in shape and adopt an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle.

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CAMPUS

Recycling bins are filling up fast around Doha College as students race towards the finish of Qatar’s first ever Earth Cup Challenge this week. Doha College stu-

dents are among 30,000 students across Qatar collecting plastic bottles as part of the Earth Cup Challenge school competition launched on Earth Day last Wednesday.

Geography and history teacher, Brian Kerr who leads Doha College’s Environmental Schools Club said, “Whilst the students were vying for the title of Earth Cup Champions they were also learning a valuable lesson about sustainable environmental management.”

Kerr said the Doha College Environmental Captains, pictured above, had placed 18 bins

around the Al Waab campus and were success-fully encouraging the Key Stage 3 students to recycle their plastic bottles.

Senior Vice Principal – Head of Secondary, Teresa Woulfe, said Doha College always aims to instil a ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ ethos and prepare our students to be environmentally and ecologically aware.

“This is a great initiative by Entalek Eco-Adventures and waste management company Averda, and we are delighted the Ministry of Environment has endorsed this challenge,” Woulfe said.

“Doha College is proud to be involved in an ini-tiative that is supporting Qatar towards its national vision for environmental development,” she added.

Qatar’s students have been given a week (Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 29 April) to collect bottles for recycling by Averda.

The Minister of Environment H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi has praised this simple yet innovative initiative for its efforts in promoting positive values towards sustainable environmental management amongst Qatar’s youth.

“Recycling and waste management are some of the most important challenges facing us in Qatar as well as the rest of the world today. It is impor-tant that we promote positive values towards a sustainable environment among our youth in order to make a lasting impact on our future generation,” the Minister of Environment said in a statement released by Entalek Eco-Adventures.

Fast facts about plastic and recycling:• Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the earth four times• Up to 60 percent of the rubbish that ends up in the dustbin could be recycled• Recycling one plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for three hours• 1 tonne of recycled plastic could save 30m2 of landfill space• 9 out 10 people would recycle more if were made easier. The Peninsula

Doha College helps Qatar gogreen in Earth Cup Challenge

Doha College Enviromental Captains collect the plastic bottles as part of the Earth Cup Challenge. The project is being led by Geography teacher Naomi Capewell (left back), Geography and History teacher Brian Kerr and Senior Vice Principal – Head of Secondary Teresa Woulfe.

BPS marks Earth Day Earth Day 2015 was celebrated by Birla Sphere, Eco Club of Birla Public School (BPS), recently. Presentations and slide shows made especially for the occasion

were shown in all the classes.The International section conducted a proces-

sion to spread awareness regarding the need to save the earth, with students wearing dresses made from waste paper and carrying placards bearing slogans in support of the noble cause.

The junior students of the National section took part in the paragraph writing contest on ‘How to save the earth?’ The students of class 7 upwards participated in the Earth Day quiz.

The teaching fraternity too displayed their enthusiasm by wearing green cloths on the day.

The Eco Warriors launched the Doha Bank sponsored Eco School project ‘Waste Not, Want Not’ for the new academic year. They also plan to continue the Qatar Today led ‘Green Programme For Schools’ (GPS) campaign for the whole week. The Peninsula

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COMMUNITY

TKM College of Engineering, Alumni Qatar chapter, held their Annual Family Get Together “Malhar 2015”, Rain of Nostalgia, recently at Oryx Rotana Hotel. The function was attended by more than 250 members. Cultural programmes by engineers and family members entertained the crowd for more than three hours followed by dinner. Alumni President Anil Kumar inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Safeera Salil, Vice President, Thomas Philip, General Secretary, and Shiyad Abdul Rahim, Treasurer, are also seen (right).

The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) in collaboration with the Indian Youth Forum Qatar is

organising an ‘Indian Youth Conference’ on Friday.

The event titled “solidarity for value based life” will be held at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall near Al Arabi Sports Club in Hilal. Prominent Qatari and Indian personalities will address the conference to be attended by about 2500 Indian youth in Qatar.

Prof Ibrahim Saleh Al Naimi, Chairman of DICID, will inaugurate the conference. DICID is the official forum established in Qatar for spreading the culture of dialogue, the peaceful coex-istence of humanity and the acceptance of others. The Center holds annual con-ference for interfaith dialogue among major religions discussing important humanitarian issues to reach common conclusions, to build cooperation and harmonious coexistence and to make them serve values of justice and peace. Last July, in association with Youth

Forum Qatar, DICID organized a Youth Meet for young Indians in Qatar.

K P Ramanunni, an award-winning novelist and writer from Kerala will be the chief guest at the conference. T. Muhammad Velom, president, Solidarity Youth Movement and writer and social

activist Muhammad Shameem will also address the gathering.

Hundreds of young people attended in various youth meets held prepara-tory to the conference. Discussions on art and literature held in Al Hilal, youth meets at Ain Khalid, Medinat Khalifa, Al

Khor and Al Wakra were all marked by active and overwhelming participation of youngsters.

Family meets, flat meets, park gath-erings, friends circles and cafe meets were also held in different parts of Doha to popularise the theme of the conference and the attendees of those gatherings will join as delegates in the May 1conference. In all these meetings, DICID and Youth Forum urged the youth to stand for values like justice, equality and welfare and to come in solidarity with the people struggling around the globe peacefully and democratically for a better world.

The Youth Forum theatre group will stage a drama “ Sathyameva Jayathe” (Truth alone Triumphs ) writ-ten and directed by Thasneemurahman Ahamed. Ameer Savad and Majeed Symphony are the production designer and technical director respectively.

Those interested to attend the con-ference can email youthforumqatar@gmail.com or call 44439319.

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Indian Youth Conference to be held on Friday

Prof Ibrahim Saleh Al Naimi KP Ramanunni

The King’s Singers return to Doha

This world renowned British a cappella group The King’s Singers last performed to a sold out audience in 2011. The Grammy award-winning artists are per-

form in Doha on May 6 and 7. For more information regard-ing the programme are available on 4459-1501

The King’s Singers perform over 120 concerts each year, touring regularly to Europe, the United States, Asia and Australasia. Famed for their musical excellence, The King’s Singers are also consummate entertainers – a class act with a delightfully British sense of humour. Their generosity of spirit and magical ability to move audiences have remained constant since the group’s foundation in 1968.

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water. Mix the paste with the raw prawns and add some salt as well. Let the prawns marinate for 1 hour.

Heat a fry pan. When the fry pan is hot, dry roast the red chilli and coriander seeds. Do not let them burn. Transfer to a blender and coarsely grind to a powder.

Heat a tava / fry pan. Add butter freshly prepared red chilli powder. Fry this masala till the raw smell goes. Do not let the masala burn. Now add the marinated prawns and mix well. Let them cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Remember not to add water. Add the sugar, mix well. Check and adjust salt.

When the prawns turn red and the butter starts to separate out the dish is ready. Serve hot with thinly diced onions and lime wedges on the side.

Janice

Crunchy Prawns with Toasted Couscous and Ginger- Orange Sauce

Ingredients:Sauce:• 1 cup orange juice

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise

• 1 1/2 tbsp fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Couscous:• 1 cup uncooked couscous

• 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/3 cup chopped green onions

• 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Shrimp:• 20 jumbo prawns, peeled and de-veined (about

3/4 pound)

• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

• 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro

• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil

• 2 cups trimmed watercress

Method:To prepare sauce: Bring 1 cup orange juice to a boil

in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until

reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove from

heat; cool completely. Stir in 1 Tablespoon cilantro and

remaining sauce ingredients; set aside.

To prepare couscous: Place couscous in a large

nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 min-

utes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups

broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring

to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 min-

utes. Fluff with a fork; add onions, almonds and butter,

stirring until butter melts.

To prepare prawns: Combine shrimp and egg white

in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Combine panko, 1 tea-

spoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and black pepper

in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add prawn to the bag;

seal and shake to coat.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high

heat; arrange prawn in a single layer in pan. Cook 2

minutes on each side or until done.

Place 3/4 cup couscous on each of 4 plates; top each

with 1/2 cup watercress and 5 prawns . Drizzle each

with 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce.

Noora

Spicy Shrimp Cakes

Ingredients:• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Cooking spray

• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

• 1 garlic minced

• 1/4 cup onions

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 11/2 tsp hot sauce

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions

• 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Method:To prepare cakes, place shrimp in a food processor

and grind until finely chopped. Set aside.

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Coat pan with

cooking spray. Add bell pepper to pan, sauté for 3

minutes. Add garlic to pan sauté for 1 minute. Remove

from heat.

Place bell pepper mixture in a bowl. Add shrimp, green

onions, and all the other ingredients. Beat the egg stir-

ring well. Stir in spring onions and 1/4 cup breadcrumb.

Divide shrimp mixture into 10 equal portions, shap-

ing each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Dredge both sides

of patties in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumb. Chill at

least one hour.

Heat pan over medium high heat and cook both sides

of the cake till golden brown.

Vernon Fernandes

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RECIPE CONTEST

WINNER

Garlic Cheese Prawns

Ingredients:• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 6 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 cup bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper powder

• 1 egg beaten

• 15 tiger prawns

• 4 lemon wedges, for serving

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over low heat and

add the garlic for one minute to soften, not brown.

Remove pan from heat and add the bread crumbs,

parsley, salt and pepper. Mix to moisten the crumbs

and seasonings.

Dredge each prawn in the beaten egg first. Then

dredge each prawn into the crumb mixture. Place

the coated prawn in an oiled roasting pan for the

oven. Add the grated cheddar cheese.

Bake the prawns in the preheat oven for about

10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot with tomato sauce and

lemon wedges.

Jeffrey d’ Souza

Prawn Dum Biryani

Ingredients:• 1 cup basmati rice

• 2 tbsp oil

• 2 tbsp ghee

• 2 large sliced thinly onion

• 1 large sliced tomato

• 2 slit green chilli

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 2 tsp chilli powder

• 1.5 tbsp coriander powder / malli podi

• 2 tsp garam masala powder

• 3 tbsp curd / yogurt

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves

• 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves

• Saffron a pinch

• 4 tbsp warm milk

For Marinating Prawns:• 20 medium size prawns

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 1/2 tsp turmeric Powder / manjal podi

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste

Method:Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins. Drain and

set aside. Start by cooking rice, bring lots of water to a

boil, add salt to it and when it reached a rolling boil, add

in rice and cook for 7 to 8 mins till the rice is 95 percent

cooked. Drain and set aside.

Mix the prawns with the marination and set aside.

Heat ghee and oil in a pot in which you are going to

make biryani. Add in the prawns and cook on high heat

for 2 mins. Remove it and set aside. In the same oil add in

onions, chillies and saute till golden. Now remove half of

the fried onions to a plate and set aside. In the remaining

fried onions, add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a

min. Add in spice powders and mix well.

Add in tomatoes and cook till mushy. Add in curd, salt,

half of the coriander and mint leaves. Mix well. Cook till

raw smell leaves away.

Add in the prawns and toss well in the masala. Soak

saffron in warm milk and set aside. Now layer the cooked

rice, fried onions, coriander and mint leave and the saf-

fron milk. Cover with a tight lid and put the pot on very

low heat for 10 mins. Open and fluff lightly. Serve hot.

Nafeesa Iqbal

Tava Fried {rawns

Ingredients:• 200 gms prawns , deveined

• 2 tbsp usalted butter

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• Salt to taste

For the masala• 4 - 5 dried red chillies- kashmiri

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• Salt to taste

Prawn marination• 1 onion chopped

• 3 garlic

• 1/2 inch ginger

• Turmeric a pinch

• Tamarind half a marble size

• 4 pepper corn

Method:Grind the ingredients mentioned for the marination

paste together and make a smooth paste. Do not add

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FOOD

BY JOE YONAN

At the risk of sounding like a “Portlandia” sketch, there’s one way to elevate a salad, a sandwich, even many a main course, and that’s to put a pickle on it. Or in it. Or around

it. Why? It’s largely a matter of that sourness, of course: just the touch you need to cut through rich elements. But a close second would be the almighty crunch. Vegetarian cooking often needs special attention paid to texture (which can be one-dimensional in the hands of less-experienced practitioners), and pickles provide a dose of variety.

The king of pickles is also the smallest: the corni-chon. It’s not just for the cheese or (heaven forbid) charcuterie tray anymore, either. Chop up a few of these little French babies, use them to garnish a pureed vegetable soup or toss them into a salad dressing, and you’ll see what I mean.

It’s the latter that Anna Jones does to such good effect in a warm salad of roasted spring vegetables (asparagus and new potatoes). In her beautiful new book, A Modern Way to Eat, this former Jamie Oliver protege, who has also worked with the eminent Yotam Ottolenghi, demonstrates that she’s got plenty of smart cooking lessons to teach. Besides those cornichons in her salad dressing, she makes a Spanish-style tortilla with sweet potatoes and tops it with an almond salsa; roasts radishes with honey; and dresses whole-wheat spaghetti with little more than avocado, herbs and lemon zest.

But back to that salad. Another smart thing about it is something that might at first glance seem like no big deal. While the vegetables cook, you put together the thick dressing of watercress, herbs, oil, vinegar, mustard, capers and those cornichons. Here’s the important step: You roughly chop all that and whisk or shake in a jar to combine, rather than whir them together in a food processor or blender. The vibe is loose, and the dressing sharp and multidimensional.

There’s one more touch: You hold out a few raw asparagus stems and cut them into strips with a vege-table peeler. Another layer of taste and texture, another layer of brilliance.

Roasted Spring Vegetables with Watercress Vinaigrette

4 servingsMAKE AHEAD: The roasted vegetables and hard-

cooked eggs can be refrigerated for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature or warm in a low-heat oven before serving. The vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, but it tastes freshest within the first few days.

Adapted from A Modern Way to Eat: Over 200 Satisfying, Everyday Vegetarian Recipes (That Will Make You Feel Amazing), by Anna Jones (Ten Speed Press, 2014).

Ingredients1 3/4 pounds small new potatoes, scrubbed clean (larger ones can be cut in half)1/2 teaspoon fine sea saltFreshly ground black pepper5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed4 large eggs1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves1/2 cup lightly packed watercress, coarsely chopped8 cornichons, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Method:Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.Toss the new potatoes on a large rimmed baking

sheet with the salt, a pinch of pepper and 2 table-spoons of the oil. Roast until the potatoes are almost but not quite tender when pierced with a skewer, 20 to 30 minutes.

Reserve 2 or 3 asparagus spears; add the remaining spears to the baking sheet with the potatoes, using

tongs to toss/coat them in the oil on the baking sheet. Roast until the asparagus turns bright green and starts to go slightly limp, 5 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the spears). Transfer to a mixing bowl.

While the vegetables are roasting, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Carefully lower in the eggs, then reduce the heat to medium-low until the water is barely bubbling. Set up a bowl of ice water next to the stove. Cook the eggs for 9 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the ice-water bath. Once they are cool, peel and quarter the eggs, then add them to the bowl with the vegetables. (If you want them to stay together for presentation, wait and add them after the salad has been composed on a platter or individual plates.)

Combine the parsley, mint, tarragon, watercress, cornichons and capers in a small bowl. Add the remain-ing 3 tablespoons of oil, the vinegar and mustard, and whisk to form an emulsified vinaigrette.

Use a vegetable peeler to cut the reserved spears of raw asparagus into thin strips, and add them to the mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over, toss gently, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition: Per serving: 400 calories, 13 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, 23 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 185 mg cholesterol, 570 mg sodium, 7 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugar

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The path to a better salad dressing: Put a pickle in it

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FASHION / BEAUTY

Take extra care of your tresses in summer. Using coco-nut milk for lifeless hair and undergoing a regular trim for

people who are suffering from thin hair, during this season will help, says an expert.

Here are some tips from Aashmeen Munjaal, owner of the Delhi-based Star Salon n’ Spa, which can help you to keep your hair looking shiny and healthy.

* Protect your hair from chlo-rine: During summer, the best way to beat the heat is to take a dip in a pool. But we tend to forget that chlo-rine which is mixed in the pool water can easily damage our hair. To avoid that damage, apply thick layer of oil or conditioner and wear a tight swimming cap. Make sure that you go for a plain shower, do not use shampoo just after the dip. If you are a regular swimmer alternate sessions of hair spa will main-tain the quality of your hair.

* Oily scalp: People who have oily scalp should not use conditioner as it will make your hair more oily. Still, if you want to opt for conditioners go for water-based conditioners, they will keep your hair protected from the harsh sun and at the same time will not let them become oily during summer. To remove excess oil from your hair, you can give it a gentle rinse with lemon juice. As a quick fix remedy, spray a bit of astringent in your hair and brush it on to get that instant fresh shine in your hair.

* Static hair: Static hair is the most common problem during winter, but it doubles up in summer as people spend most of their time indoors under air con-ditioner. And due to its consistency, hair tends to lose its moisture and eventually becomes static. To overcome this prob-lem, you can spray a leave-in serum and comb your hair. If you want to get

rid of this problem, make sure that you oil your hair regularly and provide it with mild steaming.

* Lifeless hair: Lifeless hair is a big no-no in any season. It can ruin your entire look, persona and elegance at the first glance. Rinsing your hair with coconut milk is the most sorted solution to get rid of this problem. If you lack free time, get hair texturing from a profes-sional. Usage of shine enhancers is also a very good option as it stays on for two to three months. Use volumiser at the roots of the hair before you blow dry it.

* Protection of coloured hair:Avoiding heat and humidity is practi-cally impossible when the sun is blaz-ing hot. The most important thing is to cover up your hair with a scarf or a big beach hat as often as you can. If you have spent more time in the sun, taking a shower after that is not a bad idea, but mind the tempera-ture for hot or lukewarm water is not a good idea. Use cold water instead -- the colder the water, the more the colour will stick to your hair. At least one shot of cold water at the end of your shower makes your hair shin-ier because it seals the cuticle. You should also use hair sunscreen with maximum of SPF 10.

* Get rid of sticky hair: People who often face the problem of sticky hair should always opt for dry shampoo

or a spray on of dry shampoo. If you want to pamper your hair to a larger extent, mix egg white and lemon and rinse your hair with this mixture thrice a week. Shikakai is a natural ingredient to overcome sticky hair in summers.

* Hair thinning: Hair thinning is a major problem when it comes to overall haircare. To avoid hair thinning, regular

trimming sessions within a period of 30-40 days are advised. It will not only add to the volume of your hair but will stop it from hair problems like split ends. Use of brush with soft bristles is rec-ommended accompanied with good combing techniques. Don’t be harsh while detangling your hair after a sham-poo. IANS

Remedies for hair problems during summer

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HEALTH & FITNESS

How fat controls energy levels in brain

While being overweight can bring a lot of trou-ble, an optimal amount of fat in your body may

actually benefit as researchers have found that a key enzyme produced by fat helps the brain maintain its energy levels.

“We showed that fat tissue controls brain function in a really interesting way,” said senior author Shin-ichiro Imai, professor of developmental biology and of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.

The researchers found that in mice the enzyme called NAMPT, secreted by fat tissues, affects the hypothalamus, a part of the brain known to have important roles in maintaining the body’s physiology, including regulating body temperature, sleep cycles, heart rate, blood pressure, thirst and appetite.

“The results suggest that there is an optimal amount of fat tissue that maximises the function of the control centre of ageing and longevity in the brain,” Imai said.

“We still do not know what that amount is or how it might vary by individual. But at least in mice, we know that if they do not have enough of a key enzyme produced by fat, an important part of the brain cannot maintain its energy levels,” Imai noted.

The findings may help explain the many studies that show a survival benefit to having a body mass index toward the low end of what is considered overweight.

The study appeared in the journal Cell Metabolism.

Humble turmeric can help treat oral cancers

Turmeric, the familiar yellow spice common in Indian cooking, may also help treat oral cancers

caused by a virus, says a study. One of the herb’s key active ingredients — an antioxidant called curcumin — appears to have a quelling effect on the activity of human papillomavirus (HPV), the study pointed out.

“Turmeric has established antiviral and anti-cancer properties,” said corresponding author Alok Mishra of the Emory University, Atlanta, US.

“And according to our new findings, we could say that it is good for oral health too,” Mishra noted.

HPV is a virus that promotes the development of cervical and oral cancer. There is no cure, but the new findings suggest that curcumin may offer a means of future control. “Since HPV-related oral cancer cases are on the rise, we tested the same hypothesis on oral cancer,” Mishra explained. “They turned out to be some very interesting findings.”

The new research indicates that curcumin turns down the expression of HPV in infected oral cancer cells by downregulating the levels of cellular transcrip-tion factors AP-1 and NF-kB.

The research was published in the journal ecancer-medicalscience. IANS

The number of obese people in the world has more than doubled since 1980. While millions of people in the world’s poorest countries die from a basic lack of food, the

number of overweight and obese people in developed countries continues to rise.

According to the World Health Organization there are currently more than 1 billion adults in the world classified as overweight (Body Mass Index 25-30), and at least 300 million of these are clinically obese (Body Mass Index over 30).

The implications of increasing obesity rates are seri-ous. Many health experts believe obesity is the most pressing health issue in the developed world. Excess body fat is a significant risk factor for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and certain forms of cancer.

So why do obesity rates continue to rise?It may appear simple on the surface - people gain

excess body fat when they consume more calories than they burn – but there are many complex, and less obvious, factors that contribute towards this calorie imbalance. The solution to the obesity epidemic may also seem obvious - to eat less and exercise more - yet in reality things are not so simple.

1. Greater availability of foodOver the past few decades food has become more

accessible. Today, we no longer have to leave our homes to be fed and watered. In towns and cities there is an abundance of food companies willing to deliver ready-to-eat meals to your door, 24-hours a day. Compare this with our ancestors who had to hunt for their next meal. In doing this they would burn hundreds of calories in the process. That’s hundreds more than picking up the phone and ordering a deliv-ery pizza!

2. Increase in daily calorie intakeThere has been an increase in the average number

of calories people consume. From the start of the last century until around 1985 total calorie intake actually

decreased. However, since 1985 it has increased continuously. This rise is generally attributed to the increased consumption of soft drinks and fast food, and larger portion sizes.

3. Fewer meals cooked at homeTraditionally, women have been the main cooks in

the household. Yet with greater numbers of women having leading roles in the workforce, and less time at home, their role as a cook has diminished. In many cases, rather than other family members taking on the cooking duties, meals simply do not get cooked at home. Today’s busy lifestyles also mean fewer families sit down together for their meals. This is a worrying trend as research indicates families who eat together are healthier than those who eat separately. Rather than everyone sharing one healthy, home- cooked meal, family members often eat as and when they have time, frequently choosing ready meals and take-aways for convenience. Studies have shown meals prepared outside the home often have more calories than those prepared within the home.

4. Growth of fast food companiesFor many people the easy option is to point the

finger at large fast food chains when it comes to find-ing someone to blame for the global rise in obes-ity. Yet these companies argue that if consumed in moderation their products can be part of a healthy diet. However, the increase in ‘junk food’ – low cost, high calorie food products, often with poor nutritional quality – has contributed to the increase in calorie consumption.

5. Fewer manual jobsThe percentage of people working in manual labor

jobs has fallen due to increased technology within businesses. Many physically demanding jobs that were once performed by people are now done by machines and computers. This is a fantastic advance for industry, but not for our waistlines.

6. Electronic gadgets replace traditional activities

Recent decades have seen a huge rise in the number of hours people spend using technology. Digital television offers countless channels for us to browse using only a finger to press the remote con-trol, while the internet seems to steal our time as we click through endless websites. These gadgets have reduced the number of hours people spend being physically active.

Contributed by Hamad Medical Corporation

Six reasons for rising obesity rates in the developed world

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HOLLYWOOD

Brad Pitt’s bruise mystery solved

Fans got worried when Hollywood star Brad Pitt was seen with a large cut under his left eye when he arrived at the 3rd annual Light

Up the Blues Concert, but the actor assured the bruise was a result of minor incident.

“This is what happens when you try to run up steps in the dark, with your arms full, wearing flip flops,” Pitt said in a statement to people.com.

“Turns out if you then try to stop your forward momentum with your face, the result is road rash. Regardless, I wasn’t going to miss the Autism Speaks benefit the night after — wonderful people and I was honoured to be a part of this important event,” he added.

The 51-year-old took the stage at the 2015 Light Up the Blues Concert to benefit NGO Autism

Speaks, held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday evening.

During the event, he spent $23,000 on a Fender guitar signed by the performers from the event, all of whom suffer from autism.

Bieber crashes prom, students go crazy

Singer Justin Bieber crashed a high school prom and was nearly crushed by ecstatic students who were present there.

The “Beauty and a Beat” hitmaker on Saturday was at Chatsworth Charter High School 2015 prom in Chatsworth, California. He was joined by his friends Hailey Baldwin, Gabby Westbrook and Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, reports aceshowbiz.com

Bieber re-tweeted some postings from Chartsworth’s students who captured the

moments.The 21-year-old hit the dance floor and began

dancing with them. Some videos showed the attendees that couldn’t stop screaming when Bieber walked through them. At that time, the “Baby” hitmaker wore a brown shirt and a black fedora hat. “Justin Bieber showing up at our prom? I think we know who had the best prom this year #cchsprom @justinbieber,” a student wrote.

A female student shared a video of her dancing with Bieber along with caption: “I DANCED WITH @justinbieber AT MY PROM.”

Another female student posted: “THANK YOU @justinbieber FOR THE BEST PROM.”

In another video posted by a male student, some ecstatic attendees were seen falling down as Bieber and his bodyguard walked through them.

“No other prom will ever be as turnt as #ChatsworthProm2k15 !! Did @justinbieber go to your prom,” the student captioned the video.

Agencies

BY BRENT LANG

Nothing, it seems, and certainly not Blake Lively, can get Furious 7 to slam on the brakes. The mega-grossing sequel took the top spot at the weekend box office with

$18.2m, becoming the first film to come in first for four consecutive weekends since The Hunger Games in March of 2012. Furious 7 is one of only 29 films to pull off the feat. Its winning streak will almost certainly draw to a close next weekend when Avengers: Age of Ultron enjoys what most analysts project will be an opening of more than $200m. Domestically, Furious 7has earned $320.5m.

Although it could not elbow Furious 7 from its perch atop the box office chart, Lively’s fantasy romance Age of Adaline scored a respectable $13.4m from 2,991

locations. The Lionsgate/Lakeshore release had been projected to pull in $12m and cost $30m to produce. The two partners split the costs and any profits evenly between themselves.

Reviews for Age of Adaline were mixed, but the pic-ture still managed to secure a third-place finish primarily by appealing to females, who comprised 75 percent of the opening weekend crowd. Fifty eight percent of ticket buyers were over 25. The film co-stars Ellen Burstyn and Harrison Ford in the story of a woman who suffers an accident that keeps her perpetually 29 years old.

Richie Fay, Lionsgate’s distribution chief, said it was difficult to make comparisons with another film, but likened Age of Adaline’s holdover potential but likened its durability to Letter to Juliet, which opened to similar numbers in 2010 before banking $53m.

“Our audience will remain loyal to the film,” said Fay. “The great news is that movies play to female audiences, particularly older female audiences, hang around in the marketplace for a long time.”

Despite pot shots from Seth MacFarlane and critics, Sony’s Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 held up better than many analysts projected, finishing second in its sophomore weekend with around $15.5m. The comedy has earned a solid $44m though Sunday, topping its $30m pro-duction budget.

“It’s such a sweet hold when you only drop 35 per-cent on a film in its second week,” said Rory Bruer, Sony’s distribution chief.

“It shows the mettle of the picture. Families and young teens are really really embracing the movie.”

Animated hit Home scored fourth place with $8.4m pushing its haul to $153.8m, while Unfriended rounded out the top five with a $6.2m finish, driving its stateside total to $25.2m.

Ex Machina solidified its place among the year’s biggest specialty hits, expanding from 39 to 1,255 screens and earning $5.4m in the process. The A24 release has made $6.9m in three weeks and is sixth.

Among new releases, Open Road’s Little Boy pulled in $2.8m from 1,045 locations, while Russell Crowe’s directorial debut The Water Diviner bowed to $1.2m from 320 theatres. Warner Bros is distributing The Water Diviner and doesn’t plan to expand the theater count beyond its current number for the foreseeable future.

“This was always supposed to be a small niche film, so our plan is to just go slowly,” said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros distribution executive vice president.

The romance novel adaptation The Longest Ridestarring Scott Eastwood, the son of actor-director Clint Eastwood, brought in $4.4m for the seventh spot.

The Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart buddy comedy Get Hard about a prison-bound investment banker and car washer took in $3.9m for eighth place.

Nature documentary Monkey Kingdom, narrated by actress Tina Fey, earned $3.6m in its second week of release.

Rounding out the top 10 was Woman in Gold, the true story of a Holocaust survivor trying to get back her Nazi-looted artwork from Austria. It earned $3.5m.

Next weekend, all of these films will be overshad-owed by the return of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, when Avengers:Age of Ultron debuts and kicks the summer box office off on a highnote.

AGENCIES

Furious 7 outruns rivals for fourth straight week

BY HARICHARAN PUDIPEDDI

Filmmaker Krish is known for his humanistic Telugu films such as Gamyam and Vedam. Now, with his forthcoming Hindi

directorial debut Gabbar Is Back, he says he has taken a commercial leap.

Gabbar Is Back is the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster Ramana, which was written and directed by A R Murugadoss over a decade ago.

“You could say I’ve gone commer-cial all guns blazing in Gabbar.... It was mainly done because of the story, which is about a man who takes corruption heads on. All my films so far have had commercial elements, but this time I’ve upped the ante,” Krish said in an interview.

The film, he says, will be the ‘baap’ (father) of all the previous remake ver-sions put together. It has already been remade in Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.

The film’s title has already created quite a buzz. Krish says it was cho-sen for a reason and not merely to cash in on the popularity of the original character.

“It was chosen to justify the actions of the lead character. Akshay plays a vigi-lante against corruption. In the movie, his actions maybe right, but the path he chooses isn’t,” said Krish and added: “You need good branding to sell any product. Here, Akshay raises his voice

against corruption, and he achieves that through the brand name called Gabbar.”

“In the movie, there’s a scene where Akshay is writing an anonymous let-ter to the police and at the same time Sholay is playing on the television. He overhears a dialogue and feels that in order to instill fear into corrupt men, Gabbar is the most suitable name,” he said.

The film, which also stars Shruti Haasan and Telugu actor Suman Talwar, is jointly produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom18 Motion Pictures.

A few years ago, Krish was approached to remake his film Gamyamin Hindi. It was during this interim that he was offered the opportunity by Bhansali to remake Ramana.

“The best part of the film is that its story, which is about corruption, is rel-evant even today. We’ve retained the soul of the original and have made minor changes to suit Bollywood audi-ences,” he said.

“The remake will add a fresh per-spective to the story, which was origi-nally written a decade ago. So much has changed in the last decade and we had to incorporate the changes in the story. Murugadoss’s story was a drama-cum-thriller and it had a very minor role for the heroine. Here, we’ve given Shruti Haasan ample scope to perform,” he

added. Krish thanked his dialogue and screenplay writer Rajat Arora for making the film “even more exciting and com-mercial than the original”.

On working with Akshay, the big-gest star Krish has teamed up with in his career, he said: “There was abso-lutely no pressure while working with Akshay. It was mostly exciting. We shot for over 100 days, and he worked with the enthusiasm of a newcomer every single day. He has launched several directors in Bollywood, and I’m glad to

be one of them.”Krish spent the last two and half

years shuttling a lot between Mumbai and Hyderabad. His heart lies in both the industries.

“Although I’m currently working on a Telugu film called Kanche’, I’d love to do more films in Bollywood,” he said.

He added that the film with Mahesh Babu and Sonakshi Sinha he had announced a few years ago, is yet to materialise.

IANS

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ENTERTAINMENT

Anupam Kher’s TV show returns, to tell more inspiring tales

Veteran actor Anupam Kher is returning with the second sea-son of The Anupam Kher Show...Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai. He says there will be more inspiring stories to tell. “Happy to Announce. Anupam Kher’s TV show returns with a second

season. Thank you @ColorsTV & @rajcheerfull for another season of #TheAnupamKherShow. Let’s share more inspiring stories,” the actor tweeted on Sunday.

He made his TV production debut with the first season of the show last year on channel Colors. It highlighted inspirational stories of popu-lar Bollywood celebrities, who spoke about their life’s challenges and testing times.

Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Bhatt, Alia Bhatt, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Kapil Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and Akshay Kumar appeared as guests on the show in 2014.

Have taken a bigcommercial leap with Gabbar Is Back, says director

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COMICS & MORE

Hoy en la HistoriaApril 28, 2005

1253: The mantra Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, central to Nichiren Buddhism, was propounded for the first time1986: Soviet authorities publicly admitted the Chernobyl disaster when high levels of radiation were detected in Sweden2000: Microsoft was broken into two separate companies after being found guilty of unfairly hindering competition2001: U.S. businessman Dennis Tito became the first space tourist

Scientists confirmed the sight of an ivory-billed woodpecker in a wildlife refuge in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The bird was thought to have been extinct since 1944

Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS

ALL IN THE MINDCan you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal,vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

BARGE, BATTLESHIP, BOAT, CANOE, CARRIER, CATAMARAN,CLIPPER, CORSAIR, CORVETTE, CRUISER, CUTTER,DESTROYER, DINGHY, DORY, FERRY, FRIGATE, GALLEON,GONDOLA, JUNK, KAYAK, LIFEBOAT, LINER, LUGGER,MOTORBOAT, PACKET, PRIVATEER, PUNT, RAFT, RIGGER,ROWBOAT, SAMPAN, SCHOONER, SCOW, SHIP, SKIFF,SLOOP, SMACK, TANKER, TRAWLER, TUGBOAT, YACHT.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

ZITS

BLONDIE

SHERMAN’S LAGOON

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CROSSWORDS

HYPER SUDOKU

CROSSWORD

How to play Hyper Sudoku:A Hyper Sudoku Puzzle

is solved by filling the

numbers from 1 to 9

into the blank cells.

A Hyper Sudoku has

unlike Sudoku 13

regions (four regions

overlap with the nine

standard regions). In all

regions the numbers

from 1 to 9 can appear

only once. Otherwise, a

Hyper Sudoku is solved

like a normal Sudoku.

ACROSS

1 Noggin

5 Handout to a party guest

10 Almost any “Get rich

quick!” offer

14 House overhang

15 Jong who wrote “Fear

of Flying”

16 Frat house party wear

17 Bank heist group

19 Visa or MasterCard

rival, informally

20 Conversed

21 Tiny type size

23 The “S” in 36-Across

24 Sweet rum component

28 Relatives by marriage

30 Rome’s ___ Fountain

31 Appurtenance for Santa

or Sherlock Holmes

34 Cheer for a torero

35 Morgue identification

36 Sch. in Baton Rouge

37 Indy 500 leader

39 Russian jet

40 Changes

42 Hamburger holder

43 Hair goops

44 Kind of question with

only two answers

45 South-of-the-border nap

47 Company downsizings

49 Signed, as a contract

53 “A pity!”

54 Coastal land south of

Congo

55 Couple

57 British rocker with the

1979 #1 hit “Da Ya

Think I’m Sexy?”

60 Electrical adapter letters

61 Japanese dog breed

62 ___ vera (skin soother)

63 Cry on a roller coaster

64 Adjusted the pitch of,

as an instrument

65 Sunbeams

DOWN

1 Opposite (or synonym)

of worsts

2 Really bother

3 St. Teresa of ___

4 Item not worn on

casual Fridays

5 Fight between late-night

hosts, e.g.

6 Dadaist artist Jean

7 Pep

8 Atlantic and Pacific

9 Stove

10 Height

11 “I’m stranded and need

a ride”

12 Grow older

13 Reach the limit, with

“out”

18 Astute

22 Fur trader John Jacob ___

24 Telephone

25 Not very much

26 To no ___ (in vain)

27 Bobby who lost 1973’s

Battle of the Sexes

tennis match

29 Eton johns

31 “Hamlet” and

“Macbeth”

32 Speck of land in the

sea

33 Takes off the front

burner

35 Gets color at the beach

37 Univ. lecturers

38 Stage prompts

41 Carry out, as a law

43 Fight over turf

45 Numerical puzzle with a

9x9 grid

46 Fork prong

48 Gem weight

50 Down Under “bear”

51 Jetson boy of 1960s TV

52 Results of using

eHarmony

54 Not very much

55 Animal foot

56 German’s “Oh my!”

58 Loud noise

59 Sault ___ Marie, Ont.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35

36 37 38 39

40 41 42 43

44 45 46

47 48 49 50 51 52

53 54

55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62

63 64 65

S T R E A K S L E A D U PQ U I R R E L L A N G I N AU N D E R D O G S T R E W NA N D A S P E C T R A T I OD E L T S L O S E S E PS L E W A P E X P O L L

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cells will contain two numbers.

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reference clues. In a kakuro, the

numbers are all you get! They denote

the total of the digits in the row or

column referenced by the number.

Within each collection of cells - called

a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may

be used but, like sudoku, each number

may only

be used

once.

EASY SUDOKU

Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

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CINEMA

THE FORGER

VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER

SCREEN 1 Tracers (2D/Action)

10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight

SCREEN 2 Barely Lethal (2D/Action)

10:45am, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:45pm

SCREEN 3 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2D/Action)

11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:15pm

SCREEN 4 The Duff (2D/Comedy) 11:30am, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 &

11:30pm The Forger (2D/Crime)

SCREEN 5 Monsters: Dark Continent (2D/Drama)

10:30am, 2:50, 7:10 & 11:40pm

Cymbeline (2D/Drama) 12:50, 5:10 & 9:30pm

SCREEN 6 The Age of Adaline (2D/Romantic) 11:10am, 4:00 & 9:00pm

Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 1:20, 6:20 & 11:30pm

SCREEN 7 The Last Knights (2D/Action) 11:15am, 3:30, 7:45 & 11:55pm

The Cobbler (2D/Comedy) 1:30, 5:45 & 10:00pm

SCREEN 8 Home (2D/Animation) 10:00. 11:50am & 1:50pm

Big Game (2D/Action) 3:50, 5:50, 7:50, 9:50 & 11:50pm

SCREEN 9 Fast & Furious 7 (IMAX 2D/Action)

12:00noon, 2:45, 5:30, 8:15 & 11:00pm

SCREEN 10 Barely Lethal (2D/Action) 11:45am, 3:45, 7:45 & 11:45pm

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2D/Action) 1:45, 5:45 & 9:45pm

NOVO

MALL

LANDMARK

ROYAL PLAZA

SCREEN 1 The Age of Adaline (2D/Romantic) 2:30pm Barely Lethal

(2D/Action) 4:30 & 9:45pm Mall Cop (2D/Action) 6:15pm

Tracers (2D/Action) 8:00pm Cymbeline (2D/Drama) 11:30pm

SCREEN 2 The Reluctant Funadamentalist (Thriller) 2:30pm

Home (2D/Animation) 4:45pm Cinderella (2D/Drama) 6:30pm

Ivan Maryadaraman (2D/Malayalam) 8:30pm

The Forger (2D/Crime) 11:30pmSCREEN 3 Kanchana 2 (2D/Tamil) 2:00pm The Duff (2D/Comedy)

5:00pm Monsters: Dark Continent (2D/Drama) 6:45pm Fast &

Furious 7 (2D/Action) 9:00pm Tracers (2D/Action) 11:15pm

SCREEN 1 Kanchana 2 (2D/Tamil) 2:00pm

The Age of Adaline (2D/Romantic) 5:00pm

Mall Cop (2D/Action) 7:00pm Tracers (2D/Action) 8:45pm Ivan Maryadaraman (2D/Malayalam) 10:30pm

SCREEN 2 Monsters: Dark Continent (2D/Drama) 2:30 & 9:00pm

Cinderella (2D/Drama) 4:45pm Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 6:45pm

Tracers (2D/Action) 11:15pm

SCREEN 3 The Reluctant Funadamentalist (Thriller) 2:15pm

The Duff (2D/Comedy) 4:30pm Cymbeline (Comedy) 6:15 & 9:45pm

Barely Lethal (2D/Action) – 8:00pm The Forger (2D/Crime) 11:30pm

SCREEN 1 Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2D/Hindi) 2:30 & 11:00pm

Monsters: Dark Continent (2D/Drama) 4:45pm

Tracers (2D/Action) 7:00 Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 8:45pm

SCREEN 2 The Reluctant Funadamentalist (Thriller) 3:00pm

Cinderella (2D/Drama) 5:15pm Barely Lethal (2D/Action) 7:15pm

Monsters: Dark Continent (2D/Drama) 9:15pm

Tracers (2D/Action) 11:30pm

SCREEN 3 The Duff (2D/Comedy) 2:30pm

The Age of Adaline (2D/Romantic) 4:15pm Mall Cop (2D/Action)

6:15pm Cymbeline (2D/Drama) 8:00 & 11:30pm

The Forger (2D/Crime) 9:45pm

A thief works with his father and son to forge a painting by Monet and steal the original. Together, they plan the heist of their lives.

Directors: Philip Martin

Writers: Richard D’Ovidio

Stars: John Travolta, Christopher Plummer, Tye

Sheridan

WESTEND PARKSCREEN 1 Ennum Eppozhum (Mal) 4:30pm Fast & Furious 7 (2D/Action) 7:15pm

O Kadhal Kanmani (Tamil) 9:45pm Kanchana 2 (2D/Tamil) 6:00pm

Maryadha Raman (2D/Mal) 9:00pm

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DOHA EVENTS

IN FOCUS

Boats seen at the Wakra Beach.

Until 16 MayVenue: 1 & 18 La Croisette, Porto Arabia – The Pearl-QatarVenue: FreeTime: 10:00-20.00

Join with your children for a fun family activity “Rainbow Park” at The Pearl-Qatar, where children will consider art as the art of lifestyle and culture by playing and being creative with unharmful colored sand and enabling them to build and create different shapes.

27 APRIL - 28 APRILVENUE: Qatar National Convention CenterADMISSION: FREETime: 9:00-21:00

Qatar Green Building Conference ‘The Vision 2014’ will address sustainability issues and focus on providing solutions to some of the most significant challenges for the built environment in the future. For more information visit: http://www.qatargbc.org/

29 April — 02 MayVenue: Doha Exhibition CenterAdission: FreeTime: 12:00 — 22:00

IWED is a wedding exhibition that will feature trend-setting facets to deliver a unique and superficial experience in planning an exquisite day of perfection.The International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show Doha bring wedding trends and opportunity of connecting the services providers to set up for the big occasion.

Till June 15Venue: Fire Station: Artists In ResidenceTime: 10:30 to 17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)Admission: Free

The exhibition pays homage to “The Art Center”, the very first artist in residence initiative that took place in Doha in the early 1990’s and which ran for a decade. The name 555 is a play on the number 555 which residents used to dial to contact the Fire Station, paying tribute to the Civil Defense for their years of service to the people of Qatar.

Rainbow Park

The Vision Conference2015

UNTIL 31 AUGUSTVENUE: Qatar Museums Gallery KataraADMISSION: Free

The exhibition will showcase Ismael Azzam’s distinctive portraits of painters and sculptors who have made a significant contribution to Arab Art, with the entire body of work created exclusively for this show. Ismail is of Iraqi origin, and moved to Doha in 1996.

Ismael Azzam: For Them - Exhibition

4-7 MayVenue: Qatar National Convention CenterAdmission: Free

In 2014, 2,100 companies from 47 countries exhibited at the show. Even more companies are expected in 2015. Project Qatar provides a platform to view the latest equipment and services from the construction industry, develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Project Qatar

Send your photos to dohatoday@pen.com.qa. Please mention where the photo was taken.

Send your event details to dohatoday@pen.com.qa

3-5 May Venue: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAdmission: Free

The VCUQatar BFA & MFA Exhibition is a celebration of the creative achievements of graduating students and provides the opportunity to preview Qatar’s emerging talent in the fields of graphic, fashion & interior design, painting & printmaking, and design studies.

MFA & BFA Exhibitions 2015

IWED 2015

Until 11 JulyVenue: Museum Of Islamic ArtAdmission: Free

This exhibition focuses on the real and mythical animals that feature in the legends, tales, and fables of the Islamic world. Divided into the natural quadrants of earth, air, fire, and water, these marvellous creatures serve as the introductions and bridges for the stories in which they feature.

Marvellous Creatures: Animal Fables In Islamic Art

by Rafeek Thamarayoor

555 Exhibition At The Fire Station

Until 16 AugustVenue: Mathaf: Arab Museum Of Modern Art, Ground Floor GalleriesAdmission: FreeTime: 11:00 - 18:00 (Monday closed)

Wael Shawky produces film series based on literature and historical narratives, using a visual language that mixes fictional storytelling and documentary styles. The exhibition presents two newly completed film trilogies, each inspired by stories and scripts of literature; Cabaret Crusades (2010-2014) and Al Araba Al Madfuna (2012-2015).

Wael Shawky Comes To Doha