living undocumented

CommunityP Kumaran, Ambassador of India,

launches Andhra Kala Vedika, a paltform for Telugu expats in Doha.

P6 P16 CommunityThree breast cancer survivors

share their personal stories and fight against the disease at an event.

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Scripted television tackles immigrant stories from

a more compassionate perspective. P4-5

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FASHION SHOWBIZ

The Midas Touch: Kate Middleton’s

royal fashion statements in Pakistan.

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Birbiglia’s Broadway show to

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“Happiness is not something you

postpone for the future; it is something you design for the

present.” — Jim Rohn

Joker DIRECTION: Todd PhillipsCAST: Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie BeetzSYNOPSIS: Arthur wears two masks – the one he paints

for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a

futile attempt to feel like he’s part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker.

THEATRES: Landmark, Royal Plaza, The Mall

Jallikattu DIRECTION: Lijo Jose PellisseryCAST: Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon

AbdusamadSYNOPSIS: A buff alo gives two butchers, Kaalan Varkey and Antony, a slip while they were preparing to kill it. An injured

buff alo is on the run and the entire village is after it. While we gauge the persistence of the energetic villagers who sweat it out to catch the creature before it makes any trouble in the remote village, things turn out to be horrifying and get bloody and gory with each step.

THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark

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the QR code above with your mobile phone camera or visit qatarcinemas.com

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Photo Exhibition: ‘Experience Tanzania’

WHERE: Multaqa (Student Center) Art Gallery at Education City

WHEN: Ongoing until December 1TIME: 4pm‘Experience Tanzania’ is a yearly project

supported by Student Aff airs Division of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar that allows students and faculty to explore and immerse themselves in Tanzanian urban and rural cultures. During their trip, WCM-Q’s aspiring physicians off er basic healthcare services to the locals as a way of giving back to the community and learn about the lifestyles, traditions, socioeconomic hierarchies and health systems of the local Tanzanian communities.

A collection of photographs of the wildlife, landscapes and people of Tanzania taken by WCM-Q professor Dr Dietrich Büsselberg will be exhibited.

Qatar International Art Festival 2019WHERE: Katara Cultural VillageWHEN: 30 October - 5 November TIME: 10am - 12pm

The festival off ers other benefi ts to participants, including the promotion of their work, interaction with print, electronic, digital, and social media, interaction with selected art collectors, art investors, and potential buyers. QIAF, one of the largest art festivals in Qatar, is organised every year.

Career GuidanceWHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al

SaddWHEN: Sunday – Thursday TIME: 6pm – 8pmCareer guidance for course, country,

college and entrance for students of Grade IX-XII, of all curriculum. Career assessments

administered for stream preference, career test, branch preference, personality, multiple intelligence and learning styles and productivity. For more information, 55448835.

After School ActivitiesWHERE: AtelierWHEN: OngoingMusic and arts activities for students

taking place after they fi nish their day in school includes Group Music lessons, Hip-hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 years old after school hours.

Artistic Gymnastic ClassesWHERE: Qatar Academy MsheirebWHEN: OngoingTIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pmThe olympic sport using horizontal bar,

rings and fl oor exercises on mats for the children from age 4 till 16.

Ballet LessonsWHERE: Music and Arts AtelierWHEN: OngoingTIME: 4pm – 8pmFor more info e-mail at registration@

atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839.

Hobby ClassesWHERE: Mamangam Performing Art

CentreWHEN: Saturday – FridayMamangam is an art and performance

centre started with a vision of spreading our knowledge, interests and experience in various disciplines in arts across diff erent countries for children and adults.

Mamangam has become the favourite centre for learning. We off er regular classes in the following disciplines like traditional classical and folk dance forms, art and

craft, drawing and painting, personality development and public speaking, Bollywood dance, contemporary, hip hop styles, music both vocals and instrumentals. To develop health consciousness, we train them karate, yoga with special sessions for kids and adults. Mamangam has also come up with chess and robotics in regular batches in an attempt to give a better learning experience, as they sharpen their minds and brains too.

For those who wish to register for more details, visit www.mamangamqatar.in

ICC Inter –School Dance Competition 2019

WHEN: November 3 — November 5ICC Inter School Dance Competition 2019

is initiated to promote various forms of Indian Classical Dance and to encourage the young performers engaged in various disciplines of performing arts. Recognising the stellar role played by the schools, Indian Cultural Centre has considered it prudent to organise this event as an Inter School Competition, for showcasing the talents of the students of Indian community in various aspects of Indian Classical Dance.

Competition will be held for categories, including Dance– Solo Performance, Bharatanatyam / Mohiniyattam / Kuchipudi / Odissi / Kathak / Folk Dance, Dance– Group Performance, and Bharatanatyam / Folk Dance. Last date for the registration will be on October 27.

ART ALERT: Qatar Hayati Art Contest WHEN: Until November 8Celebrate the spirit of Qatar and express

your passion via your artworks. Send us your entries poetry, photos, paintings, sketches and short videos at [email protected], along with your name, contact number, and featured tourist destination/attraction.

Travellers from around the world will get to experience select artistic expressions through our brochures, website, social media, etc. Top entries will win amazing prizes. Every entry will receive QR250 travel voucher. For details and guidelines, visit http://altawfeeqtravel.com/Qatar-Hayati


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By Lorraine Ali

The scene is a nailbiter.

It’s two hours before Luis has to deliver his toddler son, Noah, to Immigration and Customs

Enforcement to be deported. He’ll reunite his son with the boy’s mom, Kenia. She’s Luis’ girlfriend, and she’s six months pregnant. But like his young family, Luis is also undocumented. If he steps into the ICE handoff facility to see her for the last time, he may be arrested and deported as well.

On the verge of losing his childhood sweetheart, his son and his unborn baby, he decides the risk is worth it. And by the close of the fi rst episode, viewers are left hanging, with one of the year’s most intense TV cliff -hangers.

Unlike Succession, the umpteenth drama about a depraved rich white family behaving badly, there has been little social media buzz about the dirty politics and harrowing situations chronicled in Netfl ix’s six-part docuseries Living Undocumented since it premiered this month.

Living Undocumented, from executive producers Selena

Gomez, Aaron Saidman and Eli Holzman, relates the stories of eight families ripped apart by President Trump’s hard-line stance against undocumented immigrants. It’s suspenseful, full of confl ict and heartbreak – but it appears audiences aren’t as willing to watch when the drama is real and the people in question would likely be dismissed as “the help” in Logan Roy’s world.

It’s one of several excellent documentaries, each focused on the fraught subject of immigration, buried under the deluge of way too much TV.

The Feeling of Being Watched, a feature-length fi lm that premiered Monday as part of PBS’ long-running documentary showcase POV, portrays the FBI surveillance of a Muslim immigrant community in the Chicago suburbs. Journalist Assia Boundaoui, who grew up in the town, digs into the FBI’s Operation Vulgar Betrayal (yes, you read that right) after 9/11. She gives voice to those watched in their mosques, businesses, even at home. Says one hijab-clad woman of the car following her: “It’s like in the movies, where those pizza vans are just sitting, staked out in front of your house.”

Also upcoming from PBS is

Immigrants: Tales of turmoil

Each production looks at the increasingly narrow path to citizenship from different perspectives, whether in real time, through the lens of history or via an investigative expose. All demolish the idea of these recent arrivals as the Other. Their stories as individuals seeking a better life, and as groups fleeing poverty and violence in parts of Central America, the Middle East and Africa, are human and relatable.

UNDER THE SCANNER: The Feeling of Being Watched, a feature-length film that premiered Monday as part of PBS’ long-running documentary showcase POV, portrays the FBI surveillance of a Muslim immigrant community in the Chicago suburbs.


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the Frontline documentary Zero Tolerance, billed as “an investigation into how Donald Trump made opposition to immigration the signature policy of his presidency and used anti-immigration fervour to animate his supporters and fuel a political movement.”

And HBO’s Liberty: Mother of Exiles explores the history of the Statue of Liberty, a beacon of hope for, well, it’s written right at her feet: the tired, the poor, the huddled masses. In telling her story, the fi lm also tells the story of how the United States was built on waves of migrants, and that story doesn’t end with archival photos of Irish and Italians being processed at Ellis Island.

The infl ux of Central American families – not just single men – seeking refuge has surged, despite the current administration’s attempt to use its draconian policies as a deterrent. The result of the state-sanctioned separation of children from their parents is footage of a humanitarian crisis most Americans never thought they’d witness, stories of atrocities they’d never thought they’d hear: Crying toddlers in make-shift detention centres begging for their parents. Kids locked in cages. And, in the worst cases, children dying in custody. But the news has pivoted, like it always does, to another crisis, despite the on-going crisis at the border.

Each production looks at the increasingly narrow path to citizenship from diff erent perspectives, whether in real time, through the lens of history or via an investigative expose. All demolish the idea of these recent arrivals as the Other. Their stories as individuals seeking a better life, and as groups fl eeing poverty and violence in parts of Central America, the Middle East and Africa, are human and relatable.

Scripted television has also begun to tackle immigrant stories from a more compassionate perspective, moving beyond tropes that position Mexicans, Chinese, Indians and others as the punchline, if not an open threat. Immigrants now write and/or star in their own comedies, from Fresh Off the Boat to One Day at a Time to Master of None to Ramy. Dramas such as HBO’s gripping The Night Of and Netfl ix’s Orange Is the New Black have also delved into the communities behind the headlines, in addition to dealing with xenophobia in the justice system.

It’s still an experiment, of course, like the winnowing segment of TV that’s not made up of remakes of popular TV series from the 1980s or 1990s.

Just this week, NBC replaced freshman series Sunnyside with Will & Grace on its fall schedule, avoiding the bad press of an outright cancellation by making the remaining episodes available online. It starred Kal Penn as a former New York City councilman hired by a group of immigrants in Queens to help them navigate their quest for citizenship. (Sunnyside is being shopped to streaming outlets, according to Penn).

And, as Hollywood Reporter

critic Daniel Fienberg points out, for every attempt at a warm-hearted take on the immigrant experience (CBS’ Bob Hearts Abishola), there’s a quiver of lazy procedural subplots about ICE.

Which means it’s been largely left to documentaries – traditionally one of the most under-appreciated, under-covered and under-watched genres on television, save for the occasional true-crime humdinger

– to pick up the slack. But are we paying enough attention?

The answer is no, partly because it’s so hard to cut through the chaos. The past three years have been a whiplash of actions and

reactions: Immigrants have been demonised and championed, banned and welcomed, locked up and given refuge. And unscripted TV, faster and more agile than its scripted counterpart, off ers an essential document of the ever-changing landscape.

In fact, the rapidly paced Living Undocumented is so up to date – and down on the ground – it almost feels like a live stream. It was shot in 2018 and follows mothers, fathers and their children as they try to navigate the rapidly changing rules of legal immigration.

The endings of most of these stories in the age of ICE raids and zero tolerance aren’t happy ones, of course. And that’s if they actually come to a close.

The deported will face the beginning of a new saga back home. Those still hiding out, whether in Los Angeles or a suburb in Florida, continue to live in fear.

Luis, who immigrated from Honduras to the US in 2012, made enough as a construction worker to fi nally bring his family here. We are with him when they’re about to be ripped apart. In one scene before he hands off Noah to ICE to be reunited with his mother – and then deported – he puts the young boy on the phone with Kenia.

Tell your mom you love her, he says to the squirming youngster in Spanish. The boy plays with his Spider-Man sunglasses and talks in non-sequiturs, like little kids do. Finally he pays attention. “Te amo, Mommy,” he says through the phone. She sobs. And so will you. — Los Angeles Times

Scripted television has also begun to tackle immigrant stories from a more compassionate perspective, moving beyond tropes that position Mexicans, Chinese, Indians and others as the punchline, if not an open threat. Immigrants now write and/or star in their own comedies, from Fresh Off the Boat to One Day at a Time to Master of None to Ramy.

SEPARATION: Alejandra Juarez fled violence in Mexico more than 20 years ago, married a US Marine and had two daughters. Last year, she was deported.

THE CAST: ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat stars Randall Park as Louis Huang, Forrest Wheeler as Emery Huang, Constance Wu as Jessica Huang, Hudson Yang as Eddie Huang and Ian Chen as Evan Huang.


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Telugu expat organisation holds inauguration ceremonyP Kumaran, Ambassador of India, recently inaugurated Andhra Kala Vedika (AKV), a platform exclusively for Telugu expatriates in Doha at Regency Halls. The event was attended by over 350 members and their family. P Manikantan, President of ICC, and Babu Rajan, President of ICBF, were the chief guests on the occasion. The new management committee of AKV,

including Satya Narayana Malli Reddy, President of AKV; S.S Rao, Vice President; Venkappa, General Secretary; Vikram, Joint General Secretary; and VBK Murthy, KT Rao, Bharat, GK Dora, Sri Sudha and Sirisha Ram, members, took oath on the occasion. Veena Srivani, notable Indian and television artiste, performed at the event.

MES wins best team award in interschool debateValencia John and Raneem Abdullah, students of MES Indian School, recently bagged the The Best Team title at inter-school debate ‘Talking Point 2019’, organised by the English Department at MES. Valencia also won the first runners-up position besides winning the Best Rebuttal title to her credit.A total of 20 contestants from ten schools, including Birla Public School, Shantiniketan Indian School, DPS – Modern Indian School, Ideal Indian School, Rajagiri Public School, Bhavans Public School, Doha Modern Indian School, Noble International School, Olive International School and MES Indian School participated in the debate competition. Arya Kanade, a student of DPS Modern Indian School, was adjudged as the Best Speaker of the debate, and Hiba Yousef, a student of Shantiniketan Indian School, won the second runners-up title.

The panel of judges from the Toastmasters fraternity of Qatar, included Sunny C Iype, Chief Judge, Anupama Kasibhatla and Manzoor Moideen.Speaking on the occasion, Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, lauded the eff orts of all the participating teams which made their schools proud and thanked the participating schools for making the event a success. Manmadhan Mambally, Chief Co-ordinator of Cultural and Co-curricular activities of MES, congratulated the participants for their enthusiastic participation. Jijo Mathew, Head of English Department, in association with other faculty members, co-ordinated the event. Akash Paul moderated and Abdullah Khan compered the day’s programme. Lilian Biji proposed a vote of thanks.

OIS organises workshop for faculty membersOlive International School, as part of its strategic plan to align the education process towards student-centred education and student outcomes, recently conducted a workshop for its faculty members. The workshop was conducted by Dr Faris Tarlochan, Director of Qatar Transportation and Traff ic Safety (QTTSC). The session kicked off with a brainstorming activity and assigned teams to discuss three diff erent aspects of learning: Communication, Lifelong Learning, and Teamwork.Dr Faris Tarlochan shared his views on Outcome Based Education, an educational strategy that bases an educational system around student skills, attitudes, and values. The approach is well

adopted globally to enhance the holistic teaching and learning process. This approach focuses on aligning educational objectives to stakeholder demand, student learning outcomes, curriculum, and teaching methodologies. He emphasised on the importance of assessing student performance with proper indicators and rubrics to ensure realistic feedback for continuous improvement. The last session was headed by Pratheesh, regarding the strategies that teachers should follow while assessing student capabilities in diff erent areas of learning. Manju Tomy, QAC, welcomed the gathering and Jacob K M, Principal at OIS, felicitated the chief guest. Meenu Bansal proposed a vote of thanks.


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TRAQ marks 10th anniversary with its annual cultural meet ‘Anantholsavam’

Thiruvananthapuram Residents Association – Qatar (TRAQ) recently marked its 10th anniversary with its annual cultural meet ‘Anantholsavam’ at Crowne Plaza, Al Manar Ball Room. The celebrations were inaugurated by Pooyam Thirunal Gouri Parvathi Bayi Thampuratty of Travancore Royal family. Pooyam was the chief guest at the event. Sudheer Karamana, popular Malayalam cine artiste, also attended the event.Soji Nair, General Secretary of TRAQ, welcomed the gathering, which was followed by a speech by Seena Manoj, president of TRAQ.The event also witnessed the launch of eTRAQ, unveiling of TRAQ football team jersey, handover of TRAQ – City Gym Badminton Championship and launch of Music band – Voice of TRAQ (VOT), which was followed by various cultural programmes.

Pooyam launched eTRAQ on the occasion, the first of its kind application for an association where registered members can get their member details, events, sponsors, news and many more on the mobile app. TRAQ, committed to nurturing talents both in sports and culture, took a leap forward by launching its own band, Voice of TRAQ. Sudheer Karamana, guest of honour at the event, handed over a model guitar to Gopakumar and Sivan, co-ordinators at TRAQ.This event also witnessed the unveiling of TRAQ football team jersey by title sponsors, Arun Kumar of Desert Line Group and Anand Pasupathi of Teyseer Motors. They handed over the jerseys to the Bennet, Team Coach, and Jacquie, Teach Captain, which was followed by the handover of the TRAQ – Gym Badminton Tournament 2019 trophy to Mohamed Saneer and Sabu B, co-ordinators at TRAQ, by Vinod Nair of AIMAC.Arun Kumar, Sudheer Karamana and Anand Pashupathi felicitated the chief guest on the occasion and Zakeer Hussain, founder member of TRAQ, felicitated title sponsors, including Arun Kumar, Anand Pasupathi and Vinod Nair. The event featured dance performances by Niveditha Gireesan, Kavitha Vijayan and Suhani Sabu. Akhila Sudheer and the team paid a tribute to Raja Ravi Varma, celebrated Indian painter and artiste, with their performance. Devika Rajeev, Fatima Feroz, Pooja Santhosh and Nanditha Devan performed at the event. Santhosh Kurup and the team performed Ottanthullal at the event.Various performing arts institutions, including Mamagam Performing Arts Centre, headed by TRAQ member Dr Soosadima Soosan; Academy of International Music, Art & Culture (AIMAC); Lekshya Fine Arts Academy and Swasthi Academy also performed at the event. Vidya Selvi, Treasurer at TRAQ, proposed a vote of thanks. The event was supported and sponsored by, Desert Line Group, Teyseer Motors, Academy of International Music, Art & Culture (AIMAC), title sponsors; Mekar Air Handling Units, Brilliant Group of Institutions, Bin Arbaid Group, NVC Lighting, as Gold Sponsors; Progressive Trading & Contracting, Lulu, Premier Infotech-Security Services, STTCE, Khalid bin Nasser Limousine, Supreme, Silver Sponsors; Gazzaoui, The Georgian Tours, Hexa Tec, DLI solutions, Regency Group, Firelink, Lighting Group W.L.L., Bronze Sponsors; and; Badr Al Samaa-Medical Centre, Apta Trading Contracting & Services, JBM Trading and Contracting Company, Career Links Academy, Leminar Global, Transfast, AAQIL, Qatar Insulation Company, Associate Sponsors. Europcar, Travel Partner; Radio Suno and Radio Olive, Radio Partner; TRIOS Advertising, Printing Partner; and Raheep MEDIA, Visual Media Partner.

World-renowned pianist and composer Guy Manoukian back at W DohaInternationally acclaimed and sought-after pianist and composer, Guy Manoukian, is all set to return to W Doha on November 7 from 9:30pm till 11pm with an electrifying show, stated a press release. For those who are looking for more than just a concert, W Doha is off ering an exclusive off er that same weekend, allowing concert-goers an amazing weekend experience. The deal not only includes the ticket for the concert, but also a one-night stay in one of W Doha’s luxurious rooms – a delectable breakfast at Market by Jean-Georges and there’s even a chance for guests to get their hands on the infamous Friday brunch at Spice Market – starting at QR1050.With the scene dominated by vocalists, Manoukian creates evocative instrumental compositions laced with Lebanese and Armenian elements of his heritage that really

make him stand out. A blend of contemporary and classical piano scores, his energetic compositions reach fans ranging from ages eight to 80. With over 15 years’ experience, Guy’s music has taken him all over the world, selling out concerts in major cities.Wassim Daaje, General Manager of W Doha, said, “W Doha is the ultimate insider’s destination, welcoming a variety of leisure guests, celebrities, fashionistas, business executives and entertainers. As one of the hottest destinations in Doha, we promise to engage, energise and entertain the senses. We are really looking forward to having Guy return and perform at the W Doha as he embodies the same mission of the W, of creating the perfect harmony between contemporary style and unique heritage.” Doors open at 8pm and the concert begins at 9:30pm.


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From their wedding dress to the clothes they opt for on international appearances and tours, what a Royal wears can

tell us a lot about who they are, how they feel and the message they’re trying to convey. The Royal Family may not say much, but their fashion choices can kick off trends, make careers and promote social change.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (the British royal couple known as William and Kate among masses) are back in UK post their recent Pakistan tour, the first royal visit in 13 years. It has been, by all accounts, a highly successful five days of outreach. They met with Prime Minister Imran Khan (friend of William’s late mother Princess Diana) And schoolchildren. Played cricket. Saw many sights. Met the movers and shakers of Pakistan entertainment and fashion industry. And smiled for every photographer, paparazzi and person that came in contact with them.

These are culturally sensitive times, and those sensitivities are culturally relative. Their clothes made silent statements with cross-border respect, cultural awareness and outreach in focus. No detail, or earring, was overlooked. Kate Middleton and Prince William kicked off their tour of Pakistan by touching down at the Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Suffice to say that our fascination with all things royal style runs deep and well, we know we’re not alone here, because we could see Kate trending on Instagram and Twitter like anything every few hours with her choice of wardrobes. Where people often took over social media to compare her fashion choices with what her late mother-in-law opted for during her visit to Pakistan, others just appreciated how gorgeous she looked with a 100 watt smile and that perfectly blow-dried hair.

Deplaning and the morning leg

As she landed, for Day 1, Middleton chose a special look: she wore an ensemble that recalled the late Princess Diana’s visit to Pakistan back in the 90s. The Duchess chose an ombré dress by Cathrine Walker, one of her

favourite designers, and paired it with matching pants underneath. The ensemble appeared to be inspired by shalwar kameez – a mesh of a tea dress and a shalwar kameez. The look also bore a striking resemblance to the long, light blue button-up top and trouser combo that Princess Diana wore during her Pakistan tour in 1996. Middleton made the outfit her own by adding her signature nude pumps.

The next morning as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went out to learn about the work of Teach for Pakistan — an organisation that recruits and trains graduates and young professionals for a two-year fellowship in which they teach in low-income schools, and visited the Islamabad Model College for Girls, Kate paired nude ballet flats with a periwinkle shalwar kalmeez and dupatta by Pakistani designer Maheen Khan. The dress was fuss free with exquisite embroidery detailing on the neckline paired with a chiffon dupatta. Kate seems to have had loved Maheen’s design, no wonder she wore two outfits by the designer and also a pair of white pants that she had paired with her green Catherine Walker trench coat meets tunic, when she met the Prime Minister and President of Pakistan.

Meeting the president and prime minister of Pakistan

To meet Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi, Middleton chose an eye-catching emerald coat-dress by Catherine Walker. Then she added Pakistani labels to balance out the rest of her ensemble, including cream trousers from Maheen Khan, earrings from Zeen, and a printed scarf from Bonanza Satrangi. Her matching suede bag and pointed pumps finished off the look. We just loved how she tossed the crinkle embroidered dupatta as a statement. Middleton saluted local fashion without straying far from her signature style.

The glamorous affairOne word: Glam! The Duchess

enlisted beloved British label Jenny Packham to help make her arrival to a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner of Pakistan one to remember, in a Pakistani ricksaw. She complemented the emerald green gown with statement earrings

by Onitaa. To achieve an almost liquid effect while enhancing the body contours, Jenny was all about silvery emerald green crystals — encrusted with lace appliqués and embroidered with a generous amount of pearls and sequins. Almost costume-y in its unabashed glamour. Kate paired an emerald chiffon dupatta with the full length silhouette. Also, apart from Kate, William was wearing a matching emerald sherwani by Pakistani designer, Nauman Arfeen, and Oh! He looked handsome.

The Duke and Dutchess met the movers and shakers of Pakistani entertainment and fashion industry at the reception, including the likes of Mahira Khan, HSY and Mehwish Hayat among others.

Warm hues amidst picturesque mountains

After travelling to the north of Pakistan to the Hindu Kush mountain range in Chitral, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Chiatibo glacier in an attempt to highlight the climate crisis. For the trip, Middleton opted for a cowgirl-ready outfit that was chic.

Wearing a waistcoat by Really Wild, the mother-of-three looked ready for adventure, pairing it with a slip skirt, shirt and boots. Gold earrings and a pashmina shawl added an extra touch to the look. The royals were presented with traditional Chitrali hats and white coats, which Princess Diana also received during her visit to Chitral in 1991.

Touching down LahoreTouching down in the city of

Lahore the next day, the Duchess of Cambridge stunned in a white shalwar kameez by Gul Ahmed, which featured intricately embroidered jasmine flowers, the national flower of Pakistan. The ensemble was paired with an off-white shawl by Maheen Khan. Keeping the outfit sleek and chic she paired it with beige suede heels by Gianvito Rossi and a blush clutch by Mulberry. And later on, white sneakers and a pony tail when she headed out to visit National Cricket Academy in Lahore to stroke a bat or two.

Visiting Badshahi mosqueKate Middleton sported a

The Midas Touch: Kate Middleton’s rIn a tour that was bright yet serene, a capturing of airiness and substance, of

shrugged-on elegance and insuppressible delight, the Duchess of Cambridge,

Kate Middleton, saluted local fashion without straying far from her signature

style during her five-day tour to Pakistan, writes Muhammad Asad Ullah

CASUALLY WHITE: For the final day of the royal tour, Kate wore a cream Elan kurta with black embroidery, Gul Ahmed pants, UFO earrings, and J.Crew nude heels, and carried a black Smythson purse.

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royal fashion statements in Pakistan

turquoise Shalwar Kameez by Maheen Khan for her official visit to the Badshahi Mosque. The well-structured silhouette featured a gold trim that perfectly matched the gold detailing on the front panel, an embroidery drawing inspiration from the Egyptian motifs and calligraphy. Her head scarf with gold pipping looked as traditional as it could.

A fashionable farewellFor the final day of the royal

tour, Kate wore a cream Elan kurta with black embroidery, Gul Ahmed pants, UFO earrings, and J.Crew nude heels, and carried a black Smythson purse. Kate later changed in a Beulah black blazer coat, a white tunic, white pants and black Russell & Bromley flats before she and Prince William

attended their fi nal event, a visit to Islamabad’s Army Canine Unit, where they met dogs and puppies trained to identify explosive devices.

Stylists game strongHere’s to the stylists that put

together some fabulous looks for Kate, incorporating so many traditional and Pakistani detailing. Va Va Voom!

A THROWBACK TO DIANA: Kate Middleton wore a traditional Pakistani dress for the first day of her tour, a look that was reminiscent of an outfit Princess Diana wore to visit the country 23 years ago.

ELEGANT: Kate Middleton sported a turquoise Shalwar Kameez by Maheen Khan for her official visit to the Badshahi Mosque.

CHIC: Wearing a waistcoat by Really Wild, the mother-of-three looked ready for adventure, pairing it with a slip skirt, shirt and boots, gold earrings and a pashmina shawl

GLITZY: The Duchess enlisted beloved British label Jenny Packham to help make her arrival to a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner of Pakistan whilst Prince William opted for a traditional Sherwani by Nauman Arfeen.


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COMMUNITYLIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE

ARIESMarch 21 — April 19

CANCERJune 21 — July 22

LIBRASeptember 23 — October 22

CAPRICORNDecember 22 — January 19

TAURUSApril 20 — May 20

LEOJuly 23 — August 22

SCORPIOOctober 23 — November 21

AQUARIUSJanuary 20 — February 18

GEMINIMay 21 — June 20

VIRGOAugust 23 — September 22

SAGITTARIUSNovember 22 — December 21

PISCESFebruary 19 — March 20

Success in a creative field and possible public acknowledgement

could come your way. Close friends will be very happy for you and

might even throw a little celebration of some kind. Phone calls

with congratulations may come from distant states or even foreign

countries. This could be something you’ve been working toward for

a long time, so relax and enjoy it.

You’re swamped with paperwork regarding financial aff airs. Bills

need to be paid and checks deposited. There may also be a legal

paper of some kind to deal with. Basically, everything looks great

regarding money, so this is certainly welcome. Your circle of

acquaintances may widen. Tonight you may receive an invitation to

a social event that you choose not to attend.

A group with which you’ve been involved could receive recognition

for good work that you may have spearheaded. Or a friend could

receive some sort of public acknowledgement that reflects on you.

Long-term goals may suddenly come together for you, winding

up months of hard work, bringing you well-earned success and

recognition.

A letter or phone call concerning potential positive changes in your

financial situation could have your mind buzzing over possibilities

for the future. You might be a bit worried about being able to make

the most of this break, but your practicality should enable you to

face it objectively and eff iciently. There’s no need to worry. Give it

some thought and make your decision when it all comes through.

Good news about career success may have your home in an uproar.

Visitors, particularly men and young people, could be in and out all

day, and warm and loving calls could come periodically. You may

want to do some work on your home, perhaps clean, decorate, or

even minor repairs, but the interruptions may get in your way. Enjoy

the company. You can always do what’s necessary tomorrow!

Have you been thinking about working toward a career as a writer or

teacher? If so, this is the day to start. Perhaps you need to sit down

and start writing, or you want to take some courses to improve your

skills. A number of communications from out of state or even distant

lands could come your way from people with information that might

change your life in some way.

The current aspects indicate success. This might relate to your

personal life or to a creative project that you’ve been working on for

a long time. Whichever it is, it comes at just the perfect time when

your enthusiasm and optimism are at a peak. You’ll be able to make

the most of the fortunate event that comes your way.

Someone that you don’t really know well may corner you at a social

occasion and try to talk you into something. Get all the facts before

you commit to anything. Your persuasive powers are high. If you

have a project to pitch to someone, this is the day to do it, or at least

map out your strategy. Success is strongly indicated for any project

you start today.

Celebrating coming milestones could have you running around

paying visits, shopping, or consulting with others. You might have

some interesting news to tell that others enjoy hearing. There might

be some changes coming in your area. Perhaps new neighbours

or businesses are moving in, or a get-together is planned. This

promises to be a busy but satisfying day.

Being around others should be especially gratifying for you today.

Most people should be friendly, and you’ll enjoy their company. The

downside is that your psychic faculties are acute, so you might pick

up some unsettling feelings from those you talk to. You’re likely to

find that many smiles hide turmoil inside.

Today might mark a milestone for you in the form of public

recognition. Your clear, quick thinking and powers of observation

have impressed others, and you could reap the benefits of your hard

work. These events might encourage you to seek other methods

of advancing yourself, perhaps by taking a few courses or moving

where there are more opportunities in your field.

Your writing and speaking abilities are operating at a high level

today. If you’ve been thinking about pursuing either of these

avenues, starting now gives you an advantage toward attaining

success. Make a start and get your ideas down on paper, however

rough they may be. The only downside is the stress that might result

from the sudden stimulation.

Taking care of baby’s skin in winter

With winter just around the corner, the need for extra care and nourishment for the

baby’s skin becomes a top priority for a mother.

Heath experts suggest that winter calls for extra nourishment for dry and scaly skin because cold air does not carry as much moisture as warm air.

“Bathing is an important step in your baby’s winter skin care routine. Using a mild wash enriched with Indian aloe, almond oil, and olive oil can work well to nourish and maintain the moisture balance of your baby’s skin,” said Dr Subhashini N.S., Ayurveda Expert, Discovery Sciences Group, R&D, The Himalaya Drug Company.

“However, avoid giving long, warm baths as they can dry your baby’s skin. You can opt for a baby soap infused with Indian Aloe, milk, Almond Oil, and Olive Oil, which is formulated specifi cally to manage excessive dry skin in babies, if you prefer a soap instead of a wash,” she said.

Other skin care measures that a mother should consider during winter, according to Dr Subhashini N.S., are:

Post bath, always moisturise your baby’s skin with a gentle baby lotion infused with natural ingredients that helps protect baby’s skin from

excessive dryness, leaving it soft and supple all-day long.

You can opt for one with olive oil that helps protect skin, and

almond oil, which is an excellent skin softener and provides the required nourishment for your baby’s skin.

Winter calls for extra nourishment

for dry and scaly skin. Therefore, using a baby cream that is specially formulated to protect your little one’s chapped cheeks, “crawler’s knee”, tender nose, and rubbed elbows is a must.

A baby cream infused with licorice, which helps protect and soothe baby’s skin, and olive oil, enriched with vitamin E, which nourishes, protects, and softens skin and prevents chafi ng, is a good option for your baby. During winter, it is important to change your baby’s diaper often and clean the diaper area thoroughly, as wet diapers can lead to infections and rashes.

Always use gentle wipes infused with the goodness of Aloe Vera and Indian Lotus to gently cleanse and refresh your baby’s delicate skin and help keep it soft and supple.

“This winter, choose products that are infused with natural ingredients to help protect your baby’s skin. Also, be sure to keep your baby warm and dress her appropriately. Heat rashes can occur in winters as well, when your baby is dressed too warmly or when she’s sitting in an area (such as a car seat) with poor air circulation. Always remember to keep your baby comfortable and dress her in breathable layers,” Dr Subhashini said. – IANS


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German farms go hi-tech with milking robots and cow massages

Technical progress isn’t just changing the everyday worklife of humans. Farmers

have begun to embrace the benefits of robots and automated technology.

Animal welfare activists say so-called cow management tech has brought

benefits, but also poses risks, writes Goeran Gehlen

The cow ruminating beside German farmer Hartmut Ochse opts to visit the robot milking machine before

continuing to eat. She plods into position only to be refused service – the ever-vigilant machine knows she was there a short while earlier.

“Being milked too often isn’t good for their udders,” says the 54-year-old, who is locally regarded as a leader in hi-tech dairy farming in the central German state of Hesse.

With the integration of new technology in agriculture, he no longer has to keep tabs on the milking needs of each of his 200 Friesian cows. Like many other activities on his farm, this is now computerised.

Feeding, cleaning of main stable areas and monitoring of the animals’ health and milk quality are all automated. Where farm hands used to give pats and strokes, a sensor-driven massage machine even administers a soothing body rub with rotating brushes when a cow steps up.

When Ochse took over the farm from his parents 32 years ago, it was far more human labour-intensive. The cows were tethered in rows of 20 and had to be attached by hand to one shared milking machine. Thanks to the robots and sensors, Ochse, his wife, their son and one trainee are all the staff that are needed today.

There seems to be no end to the analysis the new systems can provide: Because cows are ruminants, an animal’s health is partly monitored by its chewing motions. Chewing less or more than usual may indicate digestive problems.

“This triggers an alarm about the individual animal,” says Ochse, who in such cases examines the cow and might for example supplement its diet with mineral nutrients. The bulk of the data is processed on the main computer but farmers can also use mobile phones and tablets to monitor the situation as they go about their daily tasks.

One key source of data is the cows’ collars, which are visually and functionally close to fitness trackers worn by athletes.

“Ultimately they are one and the same thing,” says Ochse.

Movement patterns also

indicate readiness for mating and the cows are automatically sorted out at the milking robot when

they are in heat: “We don’t have to run after them anymore,” he adds.

The feed also comes out of

machines, requiring only that the “kitchen” is kept well stocked with corn, grass, hay, straw and preserved green feed, so the computer can do the rest. Calculating the necessary mix of foodstuffs, the machine uses a robotic arm to sort the ingredients into trays and serve them to the animals.

This overhaul of traditional dairy farming methods was initially met with great scepticism. The first milking robots arrived 20 years ago, according to the Hesse Farmers’ Association. “The start was problematic and there were maybe only 10 robots in Hesse in the first five to 10 years,” says association spokesman Bernd Weber.

Many farms are now re-equipping, but Weber notes that this can take several years due to the huge, even multi-million investments. Farmers also need reliable framework conditions, including things like high-speed Internet, which is still not a given in many areas of the country.

Likewise there are new animal welfare considerations with the use of robots. Technology should not completely replace care by humans, says Frigga Wirths, specialist for animals in agriculture at the German Animal Welfare Association. “The danger I see is that the animal owners are no longer in the barn but sitting at a computer, where they lose sight of the animal.”

On the other hand, she acknowledges that many of the innovations are beneficial to the animals. These include the milking robots, which leave it to the cows to get milked, thereby avoiding any associated stress when humans are involved.

Ochse is in no doubt that his animals are faring well in the new conditions and he intends to continue the modernisation. “You should use the technology that exists,” he says. He also admits that the automation can still only go so far.

Maintenance and care of the box stalls where milking and monitoring occur require a human touch, and even the most techno-savvy farmer still needs his dung shovel.

– DPA

AUTOMATED: On high-tech farms in Germany, feeding, cleaning of main stable areas and monitoring of the animals’ health and milk quality are all automated.

FITNESS TRACKER: One key source of data on high-tech farms in Germany is the cows’ collars, which are visually and functionally close to fitness trackers worn by athletes.

MANAGER: Farmer Hartmut Ochse takes care of around 200 dairy cows with the help of “cow management” robots.

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Arnold refutes ‘fake news’ about India trip in November

Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger has refuted rumours that he will be in India in the month of November, and termed such reports as “fake news”.

Over the past couple of weeks, a lot of media outlets have been reporting that Arnold, who is also a former professional body builder, is expected to arrive in India next month to attend a fi tness contest in Maharashtra.

“I am not coming to India this year. It’s a fake news. I don’t have time right now. I always love to come to India. Whenever I get the time, I will pay a visit for sure,” Arnold said, while interacting with media personnels.

Arnold was in India in 2014. He had attended the audio launch of Tamil blockbuster I in Chennai back then.

Recalling his last trip to India, he shared that he is fond of “Indian food”.

The 72-year-old is all set to return on the big screen in the upcoming Terminator: Dark Fate, sixth instalment in the sci-fi action thriller franchise. He reunites with fi lmmaker James Cameron and actress Linda Hamilton after 28 years in the fi lm. – IANS

Birbiglia’s Broadway show The New One to debut on

Netflix next month

By Ashley Lee

Mike Birbiglia’s latest one-man show will launch globally on Netflix on November 26 – news that arrives

just before a month-long run of Mike Birbiglia: The New One kicks off at Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre on last Wednesday.

“Broadway was already this terrifying and inconceivable dream come true, so the fact that this show is going to Netflix and will reach the number of people it does is honestly amazing,” Birbiglia told the Los Angeles Times.

Directed by Seth Barrish and filmed at the Cort Theatre on Broadway, The New One sees Birbiglia opening up about the highs and lows of bringing a child into the world. The comedian spent a few years writing the 90-minute show with his wife, Jennifer Hope Stein, and based the material on his experiences during the first 13 months of daughter Oona’s life.

“She’s 4 years old now, and she’s incredible,” Birbiglia said of Oona, who is coming to Los Angeles with Stein for the five-week run, the final

stop of the tour. “But we were writing it when the wounds of that time were very fresh, and all that friction and pain and frustration are interesting for a play.”

It’s a period Birbiglia has been discussing onstage since The New One debuted off-Broadway over a year ago. His memoir, The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad, will hit shelves in May.

“Yeah, I’m done talking about parenting,” he joked. “My statement for all of time is, basically, nobody knows anything, and all you can do is your best.”

Netflix aired Birbiglia’s 2017 special, Thank God for Jokes. The streaming service’s comedy archive houses standup sets alongside specials like Hasan Minhaj’s Homecoming King, Colin Quinn’s The New York Story and John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons – one-man specials that are structured similarly to Birbiglia’s work.

“The only game in town for years for comedy specials without commercials was HBO,” Birbiglia said. “But their sensibility of what they programmed didn’t really fit with what I do.”

“I’m not edgy, I don’t curse a ton, and I do more of a long-form storytelling thing than stand-

up.“That they’re interested in something that’s more free-form and less defined, it’s great in terms of getting my shows out to the universe,” he said. But then he realised what he had just admitted on the record.

“That’s literally something I’ve never said to anyone, and I’m happy to say it, but it actually also gives me terrible leverage for my next negotiation,” he said with a laugh. “I’m basically saying, ‘There’s actually no one else I want to make my special, so you can just give me a dollar next time.’ ”

Will the announcement discourage potential audiences from buying tickets to the show at the Ahmanson?

“Live theatre offers an experience unlike any other. Our audiences are drawn to that, so I see the streaming of The New One as only helping our run,” said Center Theatre Group producing director Douglas C. Baker.

“The Netflix announcement will remind audiences that this very special performer and performance is available to be seen live only at the Ahmanson.”

He adds, “And for those who don’t get to see him live, they will be afforded the opportunity to see it on Netflix.”

– Los Angeles Times/TNS

LIFE EXPERIENCES: Directed by Seth Barrish and filmed at the Cort Theatre on Broadway, The New One sees Birbiglia opening up about the highs and lows of bringing a child into the world. The comedian spent a few years writing the 90-minute show with his wife, Jennifer Hope Stein, and based the material on his experiences during the first 13 months of daughter Oona’s life.

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Saand Ki Aankh a commercial fi lm with sense, says Bhumi

Actress Bhumi Pednekar has said that her upcoming release of Saand Ki Aankh is a commercial fi lm with sense.

“This is a commercial fi lm with a lot of sense in it. I think whenever a fi lm is given recognition at fi lm festivals across the world and then gets released on the occasion of Diwali, it maintains a perfect balance and gives you a lot of confi dence,” said Bhumi.

Saand Ki Aankh has been selected as the closing fi lm of the ongoing Jio MAMI Film Festival with Star, and opens in the upcoming Diwali weekend. Bhumi Pednekar was interacting with the media at a promotional event of the fi lm with co-actor Taapsee Pannu.

Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the fi lm is based on the lives of India’s oldest sharpshooters, Prakashi Tomar and Chandro Tomar, essayed in the fi lm by Taapsee and Bhumi.

On her experience of spending time with Prakashi and Chandro Tomar while shooting the fi lm, Bhumi said: “It was really a great experience to meet the Shooter Daadis (Chandra and Prakashi Tomar) because they treat everybody with so much of love and warmth. They have achieved so many things in their lives and they transformed lives of many people, so there is a special aura about them.”

Taapsee opened up about her preparation to a 60-year-old woman in the fi lm: “We are playing the Daadis (grandmothers). In our life, we also have daadis, naanis (maternal grandmothers) and mothers so when you see them, you think about your characters. For us, the relatability factor came from there. Our mothers and grandmothers were our reference points and we caught on to that. I feel happy that the audience has given a great response to the trailer of the fi lm, and I want to make sure they really like these characters and the fi lm.” – IANS

CONFIDENT: Pednekar is confident about the film’s success as it releases on Diwali.


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Three breast cancer survivors, an epitome of courage – Bernn Abellana, Terefi Tarivera and Zarina G

Mohammed – shared their personal stories and fi ght against cancer recently at an event organised as part of the breast cancer awareness campaign to coincide with pink October.

October is considered as the breast cancer awareness month worldwide and aims to spread knowledge on how to beat one of the most common causes of cancer in women. The month also focuses on how to encourage and empower patients, families and the community to conquer cancer through knowledge, emotional, social, spiritual and holistic support.

The most signifi cant point, highlighted by the three breast cancer survivors was the need for inner strength and positivity in the face of a life-threatening ailment. Their inspiring journeys prove that there is still so much to learn and achieve and that there is indeed life after cancer and it can be a remarkable one.

The event was attended by the food chain’s management, cancer activists, media and medical professionals. The speakers gave an insight about early detection of breast cancer and encouraged women to regularly do breast self-examination for early detection of the disease.

Talking to Community, Terefi , a 50-year-old survivor, said, “I got diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 43. My family has a history with the disease. After the diagnosis, I thought I would live only for two years or so. Some women of my family died of cancer. I had malignant cancer.”

The Filipino expatriate further added, “I was lucky to get the best treatment in Qatar. To accept your situation, you have to be strong: mentally, emotionally, and physically. You have to be strong enough to face off the cancer. As we grow, we need to have regular screening for early detection. Women need not to be afraid of screening. It helps a lot. Early detection really cures. I was diagnosed early and got rid of it early. The chance of survival is very high in case of early detection. Further, awareness is key, and we need to have more and more awareness campaigns.”

Zarina, half Portuguese and half

South African, is another survivor. She said, “I got diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. My youngest child was just nine months old. My middle one was just over two and the eldest was just over four year old. Just like any other mother, I was broken. I thought only about my children. It took me a while to calm down and I realise that at the end of the day my Creator has His own plans. My strong faith helped me overcome the situation. I stopped worrying about what is going to happen to me and my

children. I got real support from my offi ce colleagues and my family in this battle. I moved to Qatar 16 years ago. The cancer was diagnosed again in 2005. It was easier the second time because of the advanced screening and treatment procedures.”

Sharing her advice for other women, Zarina said, “I think it all starts with your mental well-being. Loving yourself is the most important thing. When you accept who you are what you are going through and embrace it

gracefully, everything else seems to come with ease. You need to stay positive. Look for positive things in your life, surround yourself with positive people and positive energy.”

During the awareness session, Dr Annalyn Tungcul Santos, General Physician, highlighted that cancer prevention is possible through early detection and treatment as well as palliative care to mitigate the suff ering of patients and their families. And there are organisations that aid and support

the cancer patients and their families. Breast cancer is a curable disease when detected, treated, and managed early. It is vital to empower women and provide them with accurate and relevant cancer-related information so they can take an active role in their healthcare.

Speaking on the occasion, Ghada Kamal, Marketing Manager of McDonald’s Qatar, said “We are delighted to take part in this nationwide commitment to help educate women and their families with the importance of early detection to beat breast cancer. This event is a unique opportunity to underline an important issue that everyone should be concerned about.”

Margarita Zuniga, Behavioural Change Campaign activist, said, “My message to all is that you matter and the people you love matter. I encourage women and men to take control of their health. Get to know your body to notice any changes. Make healthy lifestyle choices by exercising weekly and eating nutritious foods.”

The event was organised by McDonald’s Qatar.

Breast cancer survivors lay stress on early detection, mental strength

Three breast cancer survivors share their personal stories

and the fight against the dreaded C. By Mudassir Raja

GROUP: From left; Bernn Abellana, Zarina G Mohammed, Margarita Zuniga, Dr Annalyn Tungcul Santos and Terefi Tarivera.

“I was lucky to get the best treatment in Qatar. To accept your situation, you have to be strong: mentally, emotionally, and physically. .. Early detection really helps. I was diagnosed early and got rid of it early. The chance of survival is very high in case of early detection. Further, awareness is key, and we need to have more and more awareness campaigns”

— Terefi Tarivera, breast cancer survivor

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