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A dwindling
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WWII veteran aims to preserve lessons of war horrors. P4-5
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COMMUNITY COVER STORY
75 years later
George Ciampa, 93, is making a documentary to keep alive the events
of a war whose horrors and heroics are remembered by a dwindling
number of veterans, writes Dorany Pineda
IN THE VANGUARD: George Ciampa puts on a pair of German motorcycle goggles he brought back from the war.
‘ H
e was a skinny teenager from the Normandy invasion, was going on every day.”
who weighed 112 through the Battle of the Bulge The unit gathered about 75,000
It was very difficult pounds when he landed across five campaigns to the end corpses.
in Normandy, France of the war in Europe, Ciampa took “It was very difficult to look at
to look at the faces, on D-Day, June 6, stock of the fallen, recovered their the faces, at the bodies. You kind of
at the bodies. You 1944.
Over the next 11 months,
personal items, put their bodies in
mattress covers and buried them in
worked like a robot around them,”
Ciampa recalled. The stench clung
kind of worked like a enduring scorching sun and frigid
cold, 18-year-old George Ciampa
temporary graves.
Eventually, a couple of weeks
to his clothes. His mouth was always
dry from constantly spitting.
robot around them and his companions from the 607th after the Normandy invasion, the Seventy-five years after D-Day
Graves Registration Company were toll of the work overcame him. He — code-named Operation Overlord
responsible for the dead. broke down. — Ciampa and seven veterans will
— George Ciampa, They buried the bodies of
German and American soldiers. If
“A lieutenant pulled out his .45
pistol and says, ‘You get back out
return to Normandy in June to
commemorate the invasion that
WWII veteran they were lucky, they were given
gloves. Across five campaigns in
there this second,’” Ciampa, now
93, recalled. “We were not babied.
broke the Germans’s hold on France
and set the stage for Europe’s
France, Belgium and Germany, There was a war going on, and it liberation.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 5
COVER STORY COMMUNITY
Now 93 years old, Ciampa is
making a documentary to keep alive
the events of a war whose horrors
and heroics are remembered by a
dwindling number of veterans.
Every year, there are fewer WWII
veterans like Ciampa. Of the 16
million Americans who served,
about 496,770 were alive in 2018,
according to Veterans Affairs figures
collected by the National WWII
Museum. Every day, on average,
348 die. And every year, young
people know less about the horrors
of the Holocaust.
Last year, a study commissioned
by the Conference on Jewish
Material Claims Against Germany
revealed that 66% of US millennials
didn’t know what the Auschwitz
concentration camp was. Four out
of 10 believed 2 million or fewer
Jewish people were killed during
the Holocaust, when the actual
number is about 6 million.
It’s a historical disconnect that
may have dire consequences. Hate
crimes have spiked nationwide.
Between 2014 and 2017, anti-
Semitic attacks rose 54%, the FBI
estimates.
A recent survey published by the
Southern Poverty Law Center found
that most incidents of hate and bias
in schools are unreported and go BREAKING NEWS: An evening edition of the Los Angeles Herald Express newspaper from May 1, 1945.
without discipline.
Last year, several Ojai middle
school students lay on a field
together to form the shape of a
It wasn’t until 50 years after the Normandy invasion, during his first trip back
swastika. since the war, that George Ciampa was ready to recount to his family what he had
Volker Benkert, an assistant witnessed, or to contact others he had fought alongside. When Ciampa returned
professor of history at Arizona State
University, called that behaviour to France, he walked alone for a while in a Normandy cemetery. Passing the white
the “ultimate publication for
attention.” As veterans, Holocaust
crosses, he wondered which graves bore the bodies of the men he recovered
survivors and perpetrators die, their
stories will be relegated to cultural features manager, said people like his family what he had witnessed, four or five thousand ships. You and motorcycle goggles with
memory, he said, which have less him can do only so much. or to contact others he had fought could see ships all around you. We shattered glass lenses. He also
impact than the lived experiences “It’s up to the schools. It’s up to alongside. could hear the Germans shooting at brought paratrooper knives, a bag
of individuals. the universities,” he said. “All I can When Ciampa returned to us, hear the shelling above us” from of German money, a fragment of a
“Sending Holocaust survivors, do is talk to kids in schools.” France, he walked alone for a while weapons called Screaming Mimis, shell that almost hit him. He keeps
veterans and liberators to schools Ciampa, who was born in Boston, in a Normandy cemetery. Passing he said. Overhead, they screeched most of the items in a black storage
has been a game changer, and we didn’t talk about the war when the white crosses, he wondered before hitting ships. He remembers trunk tucked in a closet in his
will be robbed of that opportunity he returned to the US. Not to his which graves bore the bodies of the a tanker blowing up. Hundreds of Torrance, California, home.
very soon,” he said. children. Not to his wife. The men he recovered. shells loaded with explosives wailed Inside the house, in his son’s
It’s as Gordon “Nick” Mueller, trauma was too deep, the horror too “I wanted to forget the war. I just above, day and night. former bedroom, he keeps his more
president and CEO emeritus of vivid. To this day, he still sees the wanted to forget everything about Fate, Ciampa said, is why he valued war possessions: appreciation
the National WWII Museum, said: faces of the dead. it,” Ciampa said. survived. certificates, honours, medals and
“Every time a veteran dies, a library It wasn’t until 50 years after the But he remembers that first day He returned to the US on January awards, including the Meritorious
burns.” Normandy invasion, during his of the invasion in 1944 as if it were 13, 1946, and was discharged days Unit Commendation wreath, the
Ciampa has made it his life’s first trip back since the war, that yesterday. later. With him he brought a rifle, Legion of Honour (France’s highest
mission to share the stories of the Ciampa was ready to recount to “When we got there, there was three pistols, a German helmet merit), and the Croix de Guerre,
men and women who participated given by the French government to
in World War II. He founded the those who distinguished themselves
nonprofit organisation Let Freedom by acts of heroism.
Ring in 2006 with the intention of These days, Ciampa and his wife
reaching high school students to divide their time between their
teach them about what he calls “the Torrance and Palm Springs homes.
high cost of freedom.” He’s talked Day and night, the tall veteran
to thousands in the US, France and keeps busy organising, fundraising
Belgium in the last decade. and preparing for his next trip to
He feels obligated to share his Normandy. After almost a century
experiences, to explain to people of life he walks with a shuffle, but
what those words mean and how his memory has not been dulled by
many 18-, 19- and 20-year-old the passage of time.
men were killed. How many never He wrote lyrics for a waltz that
got to have a girlfriend, get married will be featured in the documentary.
or have children. With a deep and steady voice, he
They’re the reason he chose sings:
to make his sixth and last “When we were here in ’44, it
documentary, D-Day Veterans wasn’t fun because it was war.
Return to Normandy — 75 Years Ships all around us, shelling above
Later. us, Oh Lord let us get to the shore.
“I gotta talk about the guys that When we were here in Normandy,
gave their lives, the guys who came it was in France, the invasion was
out of it badly wounded,” Ciampa not planned by chance. Thousands
said he told himself. would die here and many without
Ciampa, a former Times display fear…. Oh Lord, let us win this war.”
advertising salesman and special RECOGNITION: Some of the recognitions Ciampa received for his World War II service. — Los Angeles Times/TNS
6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY
AMUQ launches poetry book by Aziz Nabeel
The Anjuman Muhibaan-e-Urdu stage. The event kicked off with the
Qatar (AMUQ) recently organised recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Amir
a book launch ceremony of Awaaz Shakaib Usmani. Nadeem Mahir,
ke Par Khulte Hai by Aziz Nabeel, Vice President of AMUQ, welcomed
renowned and acclaimed Qatar the gathering, which was followed
based Urdu poet, at Grand Regal by the book and DVD launch.
Hotel. The event was attended The event was attended by notable
by over 100 people. Mohammad personalities, including Obaid
Ateeq, Chairman of Majlis Farogh- Tahir, Dr Ataur Rahman Siddique,
e-Urdu Adab, was the chief guest and Shahid Khan. Speaking on
and Waseem Qazi, CEO of Crowd the occasion, Aziz Nabeel read his
Tech and Crowd Central, the guest poetry and shared his experiences
of honour. The event was organised Hassan Abdul Kareem Chougule
under the patronage of Hasan along with Mohammad Ateeq
Abdul Kareem Chaugle, Chairman and Waseem Qazi also spoke on
of AMUQ. The DVD launch of 13th the occasion. They congratulated
Annual Mushaira also took place on Nabeel for his achievement. Khalid
the occasion. Daad Khan, President of AMUQ,
Ibrahim Khan Kamal, Chief Patron of proposed a vote of thanks, which
AMUQ, invited the dignitaries on the was followed by a dinner.
PICPA Doha organises seminar
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Doha LLC(G) recently conducted its group workshops and interactive discussions. Magsino ensured that the participants would understand
last seminar for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 entitled ‘Executive Masterclass for Strategic Finance’ at the not only their role as accountants, but also for them to cope up with the trends essential to the
Crowne Plaza Hotel. business, including subject-specific knowledge in markets, customers, operations, and business policy
Sharon C Dela Cruz, President of PICPA, welcomed the gathering and founder of PICPA Doha, Lyndon and strategy. Moreover, Magsino taught the participants on how to set up a business taking on risk in
M. Magsino. Magsino’s areas of expertise, include business finance strategy, risk management, and audit the hope of profit, which is not really visible in the general ledger or financial reports. Elmer H. Espiritu,
and has a wide exposure to Global Business Leadership. The Executive Masterclass included various Senior Vice President of PICPA Doha, proposed a vote of thanks.
MES students qualifies for Conrad Challenge Contest
Team Inoventive of MES Indian School, including Deep Chandra, Manish Varrier, Joshua Education through Technology. Their project involved designing an AI integrated device to
Devasundaram, Anjana C.K. and Neehara Sunil, along with their coach, Nour Tabet from help students with learning disabilities overcome their barriers by providing customisable
Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, recently qualified for the final round of Conrad Challenge learning tools.
2018-19 held at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. “The accomplishment of young talents of MES has given the students the necessary
The Conrad Challenge is a US-based multi-level innovation and entrepreneurial competition experience and fillip besides providing exposure to various possibilities and scientific theories
for young aspiring students. Team Inoventive competed in the category of Transforming related to the topic,” said Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 7
COMMUNITY
PASQ to host IDEB holds an Iftar event
community Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) recently hosted an Iftar event
at the ballroom of Grand Qatar Palace Hotel. Ashud Ahmed, Ambassador of
live up to the spirits of Ramadan and spread the message on the significance of
Ramadan. “Ramadan teaches us patience and obedience to Allah the Almighty.
Bangladesh, was the chief guest at the event. A pre-Iftar discussion meeting was The month also teaches us to be more pious, disciplined, and how to maintain
Iftar this presided by Mohammed Jahedul Islam, President of IDEB. Mohammed Abdul
Mukit, First Vice President; Amanat Hossain, Second Vice President; Mohammad
self-control, while shielding our souls from greed and immorality. But, most
importantly, the month teaches us how we can improve our connection with the
Ashraf Uddin, General Secretary; and Hasmot Ali, Convenor of the event, also Almighty”, he said. Islamic scholars also spoke on the signification of Ramadan. A
Friday spoke on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador urged the community leaders to
special prayer seeking the blessings of Almighty for the betterment of mankind
was also conducted .
As part of its community service
and continuation of its tradition, the
Pakistan Arts Society – Qatar (PASQ)
has recently announced to host it
third mass community Iftar.
Similar to the previous years, the
Iftar (for men only) will be held on
this Friday at the main campus of
Pak Shamaa School and College
located in Mesaimeer area.
The society has invited all
community members to attend the
Iftar party. This was announced by
M A Shahid, PASQ Chairman, at a
general body meeting, held in the
presence of President Muhammad
Abrar Hussain and committee
members.
“We would like to invite people from
all walks of life to attend the event.
We will contact institutions like
schools, socio-cultural organisations,
business and contracting
organisations to join in this grand
event,” Shahid said.
“There are many community
members who are not listed on
PASQ community circular list and
might be interested in joining
various events hosted by PASQ.
We request them to contact us and
confirm their availability to attend
the Iftar party by sending an e-mail
to pakarts.qatar@gmail.com or by
visiting Pakistan Arts Society-Qatar’s
Facebook page at: www.facebook.
com/PASqatar for registration,” said
Shahid.
Iftar events provide excellent
opportunity for the community
members to meet and greet
each other and foster bonds of IFTAR EVENT: Punjab Music Group (PMG) recently organised an Iftar get-together at Modern Asian Restaurant. The event was attended by notable
friendship. personalities, including Bushra Emman, Shoukat Ali Naz, Rana Anwar of Sohni Dharti, Ch Ajmal, Adeel Akbar, Atiq Ur Rehman, and Nazakat Ali Khan, Chief
Organiser at PMG.
GET-TOGETHER: Nadapuram Polima Facebook group Qatar Chapter recently hosted an Iftar gathering at Al Bidda Park. A total of 140 members attended the get-together. P A Thalayai, Kunjahamed
Narikkatteri and Jaleel Kuttiyadi offered felicitations. Hashim Abdulla, Group Administrator, welcomed the gathering and Moidhu Thundiyil proposed a vote of thanks.
8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY
Momos: defining the authenticity
of Nepali cuisine in cultural sense
By Usha Wagle Gautam Method:
1- Prepare dough from white
M
omos, simple but wheat flour with pinches of salt,
varied dumplings, drops of oil and water.
signifies the 2- Prepare ground minced meat
authenticity of of buff, chicken or mutton and
Nepal in cultural mix with paste of onions, garlic,
sense. Momos are regular to Nepali coriander, gingers, chilli peppers
restaurants, but its origin is traced and Sichuan peppers.
back to Tibetan and Chinese list 3- For vegetable momo, prepare
of tastes. Buff momo, meat of ground minced vegetables
water buffalo as an ingredient, is like cauliflowers, cabbages,
the most common one in Nepal. mushrooms, tofu and green
Buff, the staple of ethnic Newars onions (which you prefer) and mix
of the Kathmandu Valley, provided with paste of the same ingredients
an improvisation for momo as as for non-veg momo.
there is no beef allowed. Although 4- Prepare small flat circles of
goat, lamb and chicken make the dough and put the ingredients
different genres of momo, but buff inside.
momo remains on the top of the 5- Close it and put it for steam.
list. For vegetarians, eateries mix Savour them with ketchup or with
pastes of vegetables — mostly, indigenous tangy Nepali pickle of
cauliflowers and cabbages — with tomatoes, capsicum, chilli, garlic,
onions, garlic, gingers, coriander cumin seeds, coriander, Sichuan
and wrap gently in small flour peppers, ginger, and onions with
bags and steam them and serve salt.
them with hot tomato tangy
pickle. Sometimes they also put You can also even fry the
cheese and paneer, South Asian ORIGIN: Momos are regular to Nepali restaurants, but its origin is traced back to Tibetan and Chinese list of tastes. already steamed momo, or you can
non-melting cheese prepared by mix up your momo with ketchup
putting vegetable acids like lemons and less in calories as they’re not and was awarded with Best influences. But, neither the Indian and tangy mix of tomatoes, onions
on milk, in momos. cooked in oil. Foreign Cuisine Book in 2008 by Tandoori cuisine, nor any other and capsicum.
To be precise, momo is typical Kathmandu, listed as top ten Gourmand Cookbooks Awards, Tibetan or Chinese dishes could From Doha to Dallas and from
to Tibet. In mainland China, they destination cities by Lonely Planet talks about momos. She says, “The compete with the magic of Momos Sydney to Seoul, wherever there
call it jiaozi. It is said, whenever for 2019, offers everything in best momos are always juicy, so in Nepal. Moreover, Kathmandu is are Nepalis, they are always
an average Nepali guy/girl enters a budget price, but eating momos sometimes a little oil is added to famous as the budget eating capital craving for plateful of momos.
restaurant, he/she skims through gives you what you want from it. the leanest types of ground meat to of Asia with tourist restaurants In many a place, they have
the menu and most of the time To call momo as an edible work keep the feeling moist.” Naturally selling a wide variety of western opened eateries that specialise in
orders momo or Chow Mein. of art can’t be an overstatement. because of the geographical style fast food including chips, momos. Eating momos in Doha or
Momos are rich in protein, if made Jyoti Pathak, who penned a proximity, Nepali foods always steaks and pizza. But, the tourists elsewhere, it is truly homecoming
in meat-buff, chicken or mutton, Nepali cookbook Taste of Nepal have strong Tibetan and Indian make it a point to taste Momos. for a Nepalis.
SIS organises SIS Chairman’s Polemic Challenge Debate
Shantiniketan
Indian School (SIS)
recently organised
SIS Chairman’s
Polemic Challenge
Debate. Blue House
recently emerged
as the winners in
the challenge. The
participants debated
on the topic ‘Progress
in Artificial Intelligence
will revolutionise school
education.’
Kaniz Fathma
Sinethyah of Green
House was adjudicated
as the Best Speaker and
won the Best Rebuttal
award. Tabarak Gulrez,
a student of Grade XII,
moderated the debate.
The panel of judges
appreciated the efforts
of the participants
and shared tips with
the speakers. Dr
Subhash Nair, Principal
of SIS, congratulated
the winners and the
participants.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 9
COMMUNITY
Oryx Rotana Doha unveils stay and dine offers
Carrying the legacy ahead of sharing with everyone the joy and happiness during the occasion menu with a combination of Eastern and International dishes prepared by talented chefs.
of the blessed month, Oryx Rotana, recently unveiled its new Stay and Dine offer along with the Moreover, Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club introduced a bundle of offers and discounts
Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club offers to provide an unmatched hospitality experience during ranging between 35-50% on a gym membership in order to encourage everyone to focus on their
the propitious month, stated a press release. health and fitness during the holy month.
The Ramadan stay offer at Oryx Rotana comes with a very competitive price starting from QR499 Speaking on the occasion, Ghassan Dalal, General Manager of Oryx Rotana, said, “The auspicious
for two persons inclusive of Iftar buffet, an exquisite wide-spread buffet inspired by the ancient month of Ramadan is the perfect time to discover the essence of giving and compassion by
Arab traveller ‘Ibn Battuta’ where guests can enjoy a unique variety of international dishes from the gathering family members and friends to revel in Ramadan festivities. With our unique Stay, Dine
Silk Road starting from South Asia reaching Andalusia. Additionally, guests will also be entitled to and Recreation offer, we aim to enhance the lifestyle of our guests, offer them a chance to enjoy a
a 20% discount on Suhoors at the Al Nafourah Garden restaurant, which provides a generous set unique hospitality service and motivate them to work out during the holy month of Ramadan.”
Cartier opens new boutique in Doha
Housed in 21 High St - Katara, Cartier’s new boutique in Doha joins the Maison’s local offering with “We value our partnership with Cartier, and are delighted to see this new boutique integrate local
a focus on tradition, privacy and exclusivity, stated a press release. traditions and values that will undoubtedly lead to strengthened relationships with the city,” said
The 460sq m boutique displays an impressive, temple-like architecture with high ceilings yet Nabeel Ali Bin Ali, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Ali Bin Ali Holding.
provides a private atmosphere with two main entrances and three VIP salons boasting luxurious Adjacent to Katara – the Cultural Village, the location of Cartier’s new boutique highlights
boudoir furnishings. The space also features an elevated area that will host animations around art long-standing ties with arts and culture. “We are thrilled to become part of this avant-garde
and craftsmanship. development, with a brand new space that celebrates Cartier’s history, style and craftsmanship
The boutique’s majestic design intertwines Cartier codes with local touch visuals—a powerful blend while also paying tribute to local heritage and traditions,” said Christophe Massoni, CEO of Cartier
that underlines both the Maison’s and the city’s shared commitment to preserving and cultivating Middle East, India and Africa, on the occasion of the boutique’s opening. “We look forward to
heritage, hospitality traditions and personal relationships. welcoming our clients here, and providing them with exceptional Cartier experiences,” he added.
McDonald’s Qatar and Wahab volunteers distribute meals
As a way of carrying out its tradition of which is the true essence of Ramadan.
sharing and keeping the spirit of caring As a way of giving back to the society in
during the holy month of Ramadan, the best possible way, we have partnered
McDonald’s Qatar has recently joined with Wahab in reaching out to the
hands once again with Wahab, an labourers’ accommodation in distributing
organisation engaged in programmes McChicken meals to break their fast. It is
and project divert surplus food to help always humbling to see the affection and
feed the less fortunate in the society. appreciation of the workers who play
To show McDonald’s gratitude to the an important role in the development
workers in Qatar during Iftar time, they of Qatar infrastructures. We are thankful
distributed about 1,400 McChicken meals to all Wahab volunteers for helping us
to the labour camp at Abu Nakhla and to put a smile on thousand faces in this
Street No 38 at the industrial area, stated month of giving and being part of this
a press release. noble cause.”
The McChicken meal packages were Wardah Mamukoya, Founder of Wahab
hand -packed by McDonald’s team from said, “Ramadan is the time when
Barwa City, Al Jazeera Petrol Station, everyone around is looking to do more
Muaither, Mesaimeer, Abu Hamour Petrol better in the community. As part of our
Station and 01 Mall branch and Wahab activities to join in the spirit of giving,
volunteers devotedly assisted in sharing Wahab is pleased to partner with
to the food to the labourer during iftar. McDonald’s for donating McChicken
Ghada Kamal, Marketing Manager of meals to the workers that help build this
McDonald’s Qatar (Al Mana Restaurants country. What better way to touch hearts
& Food Co) said, “Iftar promotes unity than through warm meals delivered by
and generosity both in action and spirit, caring hands.”
10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY
Fanfare with a difference
This 40,000-seat Al Janoub stadium was
packed to the rafters for the Amir Cup played
between Xavi led Al Sadd and a resurgent
Duhail, which came from a player and goal
down, to seal a famous victory over the star-
studded recently crowned QSL champions.
Both teams were without a few of their star
players but that didn’t diminish the quality of
the match played to the beats of Qatari fans
playing their drums and urging the players on.
The Amir Cup also brought together
communities from far and wide as Africa and
Asia to Turkey and Kuwait. There were fans
sporting their respective club jerseys like the
famed Galatasary legend Metin Oktay “No 10”
to probably the most popular Arab footballer
currently, Mo Salah. The volunteer team did
a commendable job and one was pleasantly
surprised to meet young Kuwaiti girls, who
flew into Doha to volunteer for this historic
occasion — truly bringing the Arab world
together by way of volunteerism.
Playing a balancing act between adhering
to FIFA standards and promoting a
sustainable world, the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Qatar committee have hit two birds with
one stone, as FIFA stipulates all World Cup
stadiums should have a minimum seating
capacity of 40,000, the stadiums keep to
those stipulations but what happens post-
World Cup is that a certain number of the
seats will be donated to various stadia across
the world. This will not only assist other
sporting nations but also leave a lasting
legacy of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and to
top it all, all the seats of Al Janoub stadium
are Made in Qatar!
— Text and photos by Bosco Menezes
(@bigbfotography)Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 11
SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Got thrown out of films
without reason: Shilpa
A
ctress-entrepreneur
Shilpa Shetty Kundra says
her journey in the Hindi
film industry was not an
easy ride as producers
threw her out of their films without
giving any reasons.
In a post shared on the official
Humans of Bombay Instagram
page, Shilpa, who made her debut CONSCIOUS: Sophie Turner is concerned about her mental
in Bollywood with Baazigar in 1993, health.
opened up about her journey and
struggles she faced in the Hindi film Mental health comes first, stresses
industry. Sophie Turner
“I was this dark, tall and lanky child
who had her life pretty much laid out Actress Sophie Turner, who battled with weight at a
for her. I’d graduate and work with my young age, has learnt that she has to put her mental health
dad. Even though in my heart I wanted first, beyond anything “otherwise I’m screwed and then I
to do something different, something might actually end up in rehab”.
bigger and better, I never felt like I The 23-year-old became a popular name after starring
could. But when I participated in a as Sansa Stark in the show Game Of Thrones.
fashion show, just for fun, I met a While talking to The Sunday Times, the newly wed
photographer who wanted to click my opened up about her mental health and how she managed
photographs,” she wrote. to over come it. “Everyone’s metabolism slows down at 17,
Shilpa said it was a “great 18 and then that’s documented. My skin and everything.
opportunity” to step out of People commenting on it. I was too aware of my body at a
her comfort zone and that the young age. And it just kind of took over my mind, it was all
photographs came out really well, I would think about. Calorie counting, everything. Oh, I’ll
opening up the doors of modelling for just eat nuts today,” she said.
her. “I’ve learnt that I have to turn down jobs if I need to
“Soon, I got offered my first film. lose weight for them because it’s not good for my mental
There was no looking back from there, STRONG: Shilpa Shetty Kundra says the hard lesson in her life has made her a health at all,’ she admitted.
I was going onwards and upwards. strong and independent woman. “You feel so much pressure to say yes, but I’ve learnt
But nothing worth having comes that I have to put my mental health first, beyond anything,
easy. I was all of 17 when I entered their films,” recollected the actress, Shilpa was a target of racism and otherwise I’m screwed and then I might actually end up in
the industry, I hadn’t seen the world who is fit as a fiddle at 43. bullying by some of her Big Brother rehab.”
or even understood life. With all the She decided to reinvent herself and housemates – Jade Goody, Jo O’Meara The star revealed she was saved by her husband Joe
success came scrutiny. I wasn’t ready hence entered the reality TV show and Danielle Lloyd. Jonas during the time she was mentally unwell as he
for it,” she said. Celebrity Big Brother 5, which ended On facing racism, she said: “I had helped Turner to love herself. – IANS
Shilpa said that she did not know up leaving a “huge impact”. stood up not just for myself, but for
how to speak in Hindi and “shuddered “I was publicly bullied and all of those who had faced racism.
at the thought of being in front of the discriminated against just because of My life has been filled with ups and
camera.” the country I belonged to. It wasn’t downs. There were terrible times,
“I reached a point where after a few easy – I was all by myself in that but there have also been some great
films my career hit a lull. I tried hard house! But I kept me going. I couldn’t accomplishments. I’ve enjoyed every
but it always felt like I was lagging give up, not after reaching this far. minute of it! It’s made me who I am
behind. It’s not easy to be celebrated When I won, people kept telling me, today – a strong independent woman,
one moment and ignored the next. I You’ve made us proud’. That is when a proud actor, a wife and a mother.
remember there were producers, who I knew that all of that struggle and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” –
without any reason, threw me out of persistence was worth it.” IANS
Game of Thrones shaped me
as a woman: Emilia
Actress Emilia Clarke, who is known
for her role of Daenerys Targaryen in NEW PROJECT: Dia Mirza will be seen along with actor
Game of Thrones, says the show has Mohit Raina in the upcoming web show Kaafir.
shaped her as a woman.
Created by David Benioff and D.B. Mohit Raina is a shy person, says Dia
Weiss, Game of Thrones came to an
end after premiering its last episode of Actress Dia Mirza, who will be seen along with actor
the eighth and final season on Sunday Mohit Raina in the upcoming web show Kaafir, says the
night. latter is the shiest actor she has ever worked with.
Clarke took to Instagram and wrote “Mohit is the shiest co-actor I’ve ever worked with.
an emotional post, telling what the He took about 15 days to open up... even more than the
show means to her. little girl who plays my daughter in the show,” Dia said in
“Finding the words to write this a statement.
post has left me overwhelmed with Dia also finds the Uri: The Surgical Strike actor naughty
how much I want to say but how small EMOTIONAL: Emilia Clarke shares an emotional post after the finale of Game of apart from being shy.
words feel in comparison to what this Thrones. She added: “It’s said quiet children are the naughtiest
show and Dany have meant to me. The and he is just like that! He is a complete joy to work with.
mother of dragons chapter has taken up was given, justice. Game of Thrones has “Dear kind magical fans, I owe you “He takes a little time to reveal himself because he is shy
the whole of my adult life. shaped me as a woman, as an actor and so much thanks, for your steady gaze at but full of energy. He is naughty, in a nice way and I think
“This woman has taken up the whole as a human being. I just wish my darling what we’ve made and what I’ve done he has the kindest eyes.”
of my heart. I’ve sweated in the blaze dad was here now to see how far we’ve with a character that was already in the The show was shot in Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.
of dragon fire, shed many tears at those flown”. hearts of many before I slipped on the Directed by Sonam Nair, Kaafir will stream on OTT
who left our family early, and wrung my She also thanked her fans for platinum wig of dreams. Without you platform ZEE5 from June 15. – IANS
brain dry trying to do Khaleesi and the showering her with love throughout the there is no us. And now our watch has
masterful words, actions (and names) I decade long journey. ended,” she added. – IANS12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
CANALETTO MATISSE VAN GOGH
INGRES SEURAT GAUGUIN
RUBENS DEGAS POLLOCK
CHAGALL MONET WARHOL
MANET TURNER GOYA
SARGENT EL GRECO RENOIR
DALI PICASSO WHISTLER
Codeword
Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once.
Squares with the same number in have the same letter
in. Work out which number represents which letter.
Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com
Garfield
Sudoku
Bound And Gagged
Sudoku is a puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid. The grid is
also divided into nine (3x3)
boxes. You are given a
selection of values and to
complete the puzzle, you
must fill the grid so that
every column, every anone
is repeated.Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 13
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down
1 One doesn’t appear to be 1 Vagrants given transport to
educated (6) outskirts of Paris (6)
4 Flowers one picks up (6) 2 College meal for fabulous
8 Novelist gets start of story beast (7)
wrong (5) 3 Girl found in mainline station
9 A monk with a bishop in a US (5)
state (7) 5 Bad driver had changed into
10 Dull experts backing agency jumper? Good! (4,3)
(7) 6 Difficulties putting horse in
11 Hot seat abandoned in a ship (5)
hurry (5) 7 Traps laid for tin god (6)
12 Hopelessly lost again in 9 Heavenly spirit in Russian
yearning for the past (9) port (9)
17 A service revolution in part 13 American uncle criticises
of India (5) boats in the Far East (7)
19 Good stroll by river getting 14 Finally full of energy if
better (7) nothing else (2,5)
21 Two things needed for tennis 15 Duke seen by family
or other sport (7) members is intimidating (6)
22 Heads of network excited as 16 Elegant groom, last in vestry
radio star approaches (5) (6)
23 Small company to employ 18 Fight in Somerset town (3-2)
Liverpudlian (6) 20 Locks keeping son in
24 Bobbie who sang for clergyman’s house (5)
uncommon people? (6)
Answers
Yesterday’s Solution Wordsearch Codeword14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE
Phone use limit can reverse
sleep problems in a week
L
imiting evening exposure production of the sleep hormone
to blue-light emitting melatonin, resulting in disrupted
screens on smartphones, sleep time and quality.
tablets and computers can The lack of sleep does not just
reverse sleep problems cause immediate symptoms of
and reduce symptoms of fatigue, tiredness and poor concentration
lack of concentration and bad mood but can also increase the risk of
in teenagers, after just one week, more serious long-term health
says a study. issues such as obesity, diabetes and
The researchers found that those heart disease.
who had more than four hours per “Here we show very simply that
day of screen time had on average these sleep complaints can be easily
30 minutes later sleep onset and reversed by minimising evening
wake up times than those who screen use or exposure to blue light.
recorded less than one hour per Based on our data, it is likely that
day of screen time, as well as more adolescent sleep complaints and
symptoms of sleep loss. delayed sleep onset are at least
“Adolescents increasingly spend partly mediated by blue light from
more time on devices with screens screens,” Stenvers added.
and sleep complaints are frequent For the study, the researchers
in this age group,” said study conducted a randomised controlled
co-author Dirk Jan Stenvers from trial among a small group of
Amsterdam UMC hospital in the smartphone users to assess the
Netherlands. effects of blocking blue light with
Recent studies have indicated glasses and no screen time during
that exposure to too much evening the evening on the sleep pattern. resulted in sleep onset and wake symptoms of sleep loss in at the European Society of
blue light emitted from devices Both blocking blue light with up times occurring 20 minutes participants, after just one week. Endocrinology annual meeting,
can affect the brain’s clock and the glasses and screen abstinence earlier, and a reduction in reported The findings were presented ECE 2019 in Lyon, France. – IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
Take extra care with your appearance today, and clean the house You may crave something new and different in your life. You just Keep your eyes and ears open today, Gemini. You may receive some
a bit this morning. You may have some visitors, Aries. Invite them can’t help but be a bit bored by the dullness of the routine. If important information on specific ways to increase your income.
in and make them comfortable. It’s likely that they can be of great adventure is what you want, why not plan a trip? Even if you don’t This is just one of the many wonderful things bound to happen to
benefit in furthering your career. Perhaps one of them is well have the money now, you can still start doing some research. Just you. You’re looking great and people are responding to your warm,
connected in a company you’ve long wanted to work for. Or maybe knowing that you’re going to go someday will help raise your spirits, pleasant manner. Bask in the glow of all the goodwill surrounding
you will get an interesting stock tip. Stay alert! Taurus. you. It won’t last forever!
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
You may be privy to some important knowledge, Cancer. Perhaps A visit to a local museum or art gallery may move you to tears, Leo. There are no half measures today, Virgo. You feel every emotion to
an article gives you the impetus you need to invest in a promising Suddenly, you’re aware of all the beauty around you and inspired the nth degree. This could make for an intense day. Make an effort to
stock. Perhaps you learn a famous person is coming to town to give to create some original works of your own. You do have a strong calm down. Rather than inject your opinion into every conversation,
a lecture. If your heart starts to race the minute you hear the news, creative bent, so why not see how far your talent will take you? If make it a point to step away from the group. The talk is animated
this should be all the motivation you need to take the next steps. possible, spend the evening surrounded by loved ones. enough without you stirring things up further. Spend the evening
Good things are bound to come your way if you do. with loved ones. They will be more tolerant of your mood.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
You’re likely feeling a desire to do something different and a little You have many talents, Scorpio. Today’s astral energy indicates that You’re looking gorgeous today, Sagittarius, and have likely noticed
crazy. Today you may fulfil that desire by attending a group event, your abilities will be rewarded. Congratulations! You’ve certainly the admiring glances you’ve received. Your passion is running high,
perhaps a concert. Or you could indulge a childhood fantasy and worked long and hard to achieve your goals. Why not make plans and you may be able to spend this evening with a special someone.
go to the circus. Whatever you do, take along the special someone to celebrate? Call some friends or your partner for an impromptu Fulfill your romantic fantasies. Light candles, use your best china,
in your life. The fun you’re bound to have will be so much sweeter get-together. You can meet at the local bistro and bask in the happy and dress with sensuality in mind. Your partner will appreciate the
when shared with a loved one. energy of success. The first round of drinks is on you! effort. You’re bound to have a wonderful evening.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
This could be your lucky day, Capricorn, especially in matters of the Try not to do everything all at once today, Aquarius. Your social It looks like your ship is about to come in, Pisces. The planetary
heart. You may feel particularly close to your special someone, as life is heating up and you may be in a frenzy preparing for all the configuration indicates that you can expect additional financial
well as others in your immediate circle of friends. This is due in part gatherings you’ve been invited to. All this on top of your regular resources, perhaps a raise. You deserve it! You’ve been working long
to the planetary configuration. It shows your intuition and optimism workload could send you into a tailspin. Pace yourself. Get your work and hard these past several months. You’ve earned the respect of
running high. Use this to your advantage, especially if you have to done first before thinking about your social life. Remember, if you authority figures and the admiration of peers. Be careful not to fritter
sell something. Keep your expectations realistic. were unemployed, you wouldn’t be able to go out at all! away the extra money. Put some aside for a rainy day.Tuesday, May 21, 2019 GULF TIMES 15
SPIRIT OF RAMADAN COMMUNITY
Those who have believed and
whose hearts are assured by
the remembrance of Allah.
Unquestionably, by the
remembrance of Allah hearts
are assured.
Qur’an 13:28
How to make the best of daily prayers
A
llah Almighty Says it, and the unspeakable spiritual his desires and delay the pleasure. your faith increases and performing had risen. He used to say, “This
(what means): “And pleasure and bliss of the company Such a person is a successful the prayer becomes easier. Allah is my nourishment”, meaning the
the Prayer is a difficult of Allah Almighty that is the reward businessman, a productive scientist Almighty Says in a Sacred Hadith: means of his sustenance. “Should
matter except upon of an attentive prayer, one is likely and an outstanding student. What, “Whoever comes to me the distance I not consume it, then I would
those who fear Allah; to be tired of it. then, about the real test of this life, of a hand span, I come closer to not have the strength to last
who are certain that they will meet The prayer separates the believer the reward for which is nothing less him an arms length...” until He through the day.” Similarly, it has
their Lord, and that they will return from the disbeliever. The Prophet then the paradise of your Lord? Almighty said, “If he comes to me been reported from a number of
to Him.”[Qur’an 2:45-46] sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may The prayer requires this attitude walking, I come to him with a quick righteous Salaf (predecessors) that
The uniqueness of the prayer lies Allah exalt his mention ) said in of patience, curbing of desires and pace (in a manner befitting His they did not use to regret missing
in the fact that it is repeated not an authentic Hadith, “So whoever delaying of pleasures. However, as Majesty).” anything from the matters of this
once a year or a month nor a day, has left it (the salah) then he has one does it regularly, it also trains 4. Do not wait for the last life, like they would in missing such
but indeed five times a day. It is the committed an act of disbelief.” the worshipper to curb desires minute acts of worship.
most remarkable distinction of a On that terrifying Day of and delay the pleasure in all other Rather, hasten to prayer in the Therefore, if you were to wonder
believer’s life. However, because Reckoning, the first thing a servant aspects of life, thus making him first hour, and it will become easier how you could reach that same level
of this continuous and demanding will be asked about is the prayer: or her a successful person in all on you. The Prophet sallallaahu of righteousness, your answer is: by
nature of the prayer, it may be a if s/he is successful in it, the rest aspects of life, worldly or religious. `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah faith and actions. Just wishing by
cause of difficultly for some who is easy: If not, the rest is ruined as 3. Fight laziness and exalt his mention ) warned against itself is not enough and just because
lack its understanding and piety, or well. procrastination delaying the prayer and indicated one is able to reach the lower level
those who are new to it. 2. Delaying the pleasure is the Performing the prayer in time that this is the sign of a hypocrite. of worship does not necessitate
If approached with sincerity and way to success is a trial. Indeed, the Hellfire is Gradually, it becomes a habit to that one will automatically be able
patience, the prayer can become Any worth-mentioning surrounded by whims and desires, perform the prayer well and it hurts to reach the more advanced level.
the greatest pleasure of our daily achievement in this world, whether whereas Paradise is surrounded to not do it right. Indeed, all of this is dependent
life: “the coolness of eyes,” as a it is excellence at work or at school, by adversity. Everyone faces this 5. Worship is nourishment for on patience and hard work. Allah
Hadith put it. Here are some things all-nighters in colleges or some difficulty proportional to the level the soul Almighty Says (what means):
that can make the prayer easy and other task, all require a degree of his or her faith. The weaker the Ibn-ul-Qayyim may Allah “And thus did we make them
pleasurable. of self-control and curbing of faith, the higher the difficulty. have mercy upon him mentioned Imaams (leaders) guiding with
1. Know it’s worth immediate desires. In fact, experts Accordingly, the prayer is hardest that Ibn Taymiyyah may Allah our permission when they had
If one does not know the merits discover that, in general, the on the hypocrites. have mercy upon him used to had patience and had certain faith
and necessity of the prayer, the wisest of people even in worldly Be determined to fight the wait after the Fajr (Dawn) prayer in our signs.” [Qur’an 32:24] —
immense bounties that come with transaction is one who can curb laziness. As you win these fights, remembering Allah until the sun Islamweb.net16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, May 21, 2019
COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF RAMADAN
International Ramadan Market
at DECC attracts a large crowd
special activities at the market on
By Mudassir Raja the occasion of Garangao. Each
activity session lasts for two hours
and includes Garangao special-
I
t was like the world coming mascots, clown balloon twister,
together at Doha Exhibition free Garangao bags (with candies),
& Convention Center (DECC) and complementary vouchers as
where the Ramadan Market giveaways.
continues to attract people Awawadah, a Jordanian
for shopping in the holy month. expatriate was at DECC with
Organised by QSports in his family. He said: “We are here
collaboration with United Expo, to enjoy after Iftar and do some
Ramadan Market started on May leisure shopping. The place is well
10 and will continue till May 30. It organised and there are lots of
offers lots of attractions both for different products available under
the retailers coming from other one roof. My kids can play different
countries and the people living in sports here. We got the information
Qatar. about the market from different
As Qatar is fast becoming a hub social media accounts.”
of numerous festivals and events, Shehryar, a Pakistani expatriate
events like the International doing business in Kuwait, has set
Ramadan Market are a place where up a stall for different handicrafts.
international vendors and local He said: “I have brought many
buyers come across under one roof. hand-made items from India and
The market that is open from Pakistan.
2pm to 12am daily and provides an “We are in Doha for the first time.
entertaining shopping experience We were hopeful that we would do
for local residents and a solid well here. It has been three days and
platform for local and international a chance to sell their products at a the 2019 Ramadan season.” So, we have allocated dedicated I am doing good business. I plan to
traders and visitors to offer their place there are people from different Ghanim al Mohannadi, Deputy reserved spaces for local business come to Qatar again in future with
unique products to the Qatari parts of the world. It is said to be one Chairman of QSports, added: “One wanting to take part in the event to my products. I am also thinking to
market. There are over 200 retail of the biggest shopping, food and of the aims of the Ramadan Market showcase their products.” establish a store here. I have really
outlets at the market. entertainment destinations during is to promote local small business. The organiser are also organising liked to be here in Qatar.”
Aya Kasab, Head of Business
Development Unit at QSports,
said: “The concept is to gather
international vendors with their
products from different countries.
There are people from 25 countries
Food Tips: What to eat?
gathering here. They are from India, popularly known as
Pakistan, China, Turkey, Kuwait,
By Azmat Haroon
Oman, Iran, Yemen, Bangladesh, Kanafeh Nabulsiyyeh,
Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Thailand, One of the desserts that which is arguably the best
Malaysia, Italy, Philippine, USA, is hard to miss at any IŌar variety of Kanafeh you will
and other African and European
countries.”
or Suhoor in the Middle find anywhere because it is
Aya said that the Ramadan East is the popular pastry layered with the delicious
Market inside DECC is a unique dessert Kanafeh, which Nabulsiyyeh cheese.
experience. “I know that there are
many Ramadan related activities
is typically made with Whether you like it crispy
in all major malls in Qatar. DECC is semolina dough, soaked in or soŌ, many Kanafeh
however unique for its location and a sugar-based syrup, and enthusiasts conƟnue to
available space. It is located right filled with cloƩed cream or
in the middle of West Bay where all experiment with their
people can have easy access. The – beƩer yet – cheese. favourite dessert by trying
area is safe for kids as they have out new fillings such as
play corners as their parents get Kanafeh derives its name Nutella or even ice cream.
busy in shopping. The place is safe from the Arabic verb kanaf
and has other relevant facilities. It Here are our top picks for
offers a family-oriented shopping (to shelter) and dates back restaurants with the best
experience during Ramadan. at least half a millennium. Kanafeh in Qatar.
“There are so many different Although there is much
cultures gathered under one roof.
We have diverse activities. We have debate in the Middle East Top places for Kanafeh
many entertainment facilities. We about its origin as well
have very support partners to help as the authenƟc, original • Al Aker
us organise and run the market
successfully. We also plan to have recipe— the origin of
short and interesting on the sport Kanafeh can be traced • Al Nashama
quiz competitions in the last few back to the 10th century
days of the market.”
in the PalesƟnian city • Jabri Resturant &
When asked about the facilities for Sweets
traders coming from outside Qatar, Nablus in northern region
she said: “We are partnering with of the West Bank. Nablus • Dr Kanafa
many other companies in attracting
the retailors to the market. We have
is renowned throughout
created a kind of synchronised the Levant for its Kanafeh, • Baladna
theme for the traders. The price
for the space is not high. They getYou can also read
