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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Dhul-Qa’da 23, 1441 AH
Doha today: 330 - 410
COVER
STORY
BACK IN BUSINESS: Michael Callahan, right, takes a photo of his friend Sarah Breland near the Walt Disney World theme park entrance in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The theme park reopened this
week despite a surge in new Covid-19 infections throughout Florida, including the central part of the state where Orlando is located.
The comeback
Disney reopens as a different world with masks, social distancing and light crowds. P4-5
BOLLYWOOD BACK PAGE
Raftaar: We have a fair share A humbling
of favouritism and nepotism. experience.
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COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
SEASONS TO BINGE WATCH ON NETFLIX
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Shorooq (sunrise) 4.54am
Zuhr (noon) 11.41am
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Isha (night) 7.58pm
USEFUL NUMBERS
Emergency 999
Worldwide Emergency Number 112
Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991
Local Directory 180
International Calls Enquires 150
Hamad International Airport 40106666
Labor Department 44508111, 44406537
Mowasalat Taxi 44588888
Qatar Airways 44496000
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Qatar General Electricity and DIRECTION: Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, envied by her friends and the
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Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 Chace Crawford, Kelly Rutherford, Ed Westwick Her ideal world begins to collapse, however, when her
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Centre 44594050 Upper East Side of New York. The beautiful Blair Waldorf private school.
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Corporation 44464444
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Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372,
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“We first make our
habits, and then our
habits make us.”
— John Dryden
Community Editor
Kamran Rehmat Friends something year-olds, living off of one another in the heart of
e-mail: community@gulf-times.com DIRECTION: David Crane, Marta Kauffman New York City.
Telephone: 44466405 CAST: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Over the course of ten years, this average group of buddies
Fax: 44350474 LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer goes through massive mayhem, family trouble, past and future
SYNOPSIS: Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, romances, fights, laughs, tears and surprises as they learn
Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are six 20 what it really means to be a friend.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 3
BODY & MIND COMMUNITY
All about fever and checking it
A fever is a common sign of illness, but that’s not necessarily a bad
thing. In fact, it seems to play a key role in fighting infections.
So should you treat one or let it run its course?
A
fever is a temporary rectal temperatures. Get two and
increase in body label which is used where.
temperature, and 5. Wait at least 6 hours after
a sign that you’re taking medications that can
fighting an illness lower your temperature, like
or infection. The average normal acetaminophen (Tylenol, others),
temperature for a healthy person ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB,
is 98.6F (37C). When it rises others) or aspirin.
above that, especially in infants
and toddlers, it can be serious. Oral temperature
Babies who have fevers should You’ll need an oral
be seen by a healthcare provider thermometer, used in the mouth.
immediately. 1. If you’ve been eating or
“A fever in a newborn, less than drinking, wait 30 minutes before
a month, is always an emergency,” you take a temperature by mouth.
says Dr Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic 2. Turn on the digital
family physician. “A baby less thermometer. Place the
than 3 months with a fever is still thermometer tip under your
pretty concerning, so we’re going tongue.
to want to see that child, as well.” 3. Close your mouth around
But when talking about fevers in the thermometer for the
older kids, Dr Ardon says a rising recommended amount of time
number on the thermometer isn’t or until the thermometer beep
usually an emergency, at least indicates it’s done.
initially. 4. Remove the thermometer and
“Parents can feel comfortable read the number.
watching their children for up
to three days as long as they’re Ear temperature
hydrating and otherwise acting A digital ear thermometer uses
well,” says Dr Ardon. “But I may an infrared ray to measure the
see another child with a 101 fever temperature inside the ear canal.
who hasn’t been drinking all day 1. Turn on the digital
and hasn’t used the restroom all thermometer. Gently place it in
day, and that’s more concerning your ear canal no further than
to me.” indicated by the instructions that
She says hydration is important came with the device.
when your child has a fever ADVICE: If you’ve been eating or drinking, wait 30 minutes before you take a temperature by mouth. 2. Hold the thermometer
because the high temperature tightly in place until you hear the
causes the body to lose fluids. thermometer beep indicating it’s
“When you’re treating a done.
fever, the goal is not to get your 3. Remove the thermometer and
temperature down to a normal read the number.
temperature. It really is just to
make the patient or the child feel Temporal artery temperature
more comfortable,” says Dr Ardon. Temporal artery thermometers
She says over-the-counter use an infrared scanner to
medications can sometimes help, measure the temperature of the
but check with your provider first. temporal artery in your forehead.
1. Turn on the digital
How to take temperature: thermometer.
Always use a digital 2. Gently sweep it across your
thermometer to check your forehead and read the number.
temperature. Because of the
potential for mercury exposure Armpit temperature
or ingestion, glass mercury A digital thermometer can be
thermometers have been used in your armpit, if necessary.
phased out and are no longer But armpit temperatures are
recommended. typically less accurate than oral
No matter which type of temperatures.
thermometer you use, take these 1. Turn on the digital
precautions: thermometer. Place the
1. Read the instructions that thermometer under your armpit,
came with the thermometer. making sure it touches skin, not
2. Wash your hands with soap clothing.
and warm water before using the 2. Hold the thermometer
thermometer. tightly in place until you hear the
3. Clean the thermometer thermometer beep indicating it’s
before and after each use with done.
rubbing alcohol or soap and 3. Remove the thermometer and
lukewarm water. read the number.
4. Don’t use the same KEEP HYDRATED: Hydration is important when your child has a fever because the high temperature causes the — Mayo Clinic News Network/
thermometer for both oral and body to lose fluids. TNS
4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY COVER STORY
Restrained return
Kids can’t hug Mickey Mouse or run up to Princess Elsa for now, report
Gabrielle Russon and Dewayne Bevil from the world famed theme park
ALL ROADS LEAD TO DISNEY: Guests drive toward the entrance of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The theme park reopened at limited capacity during the coronavirus
pandemic.
‘ G
ary Semel’s hands trembled in
anticipation of the moment he
had waited for four months.
Finally, he could kneel
down in front of Cinderella
We’re going to be dealing Castle at Walt Disney World to propose
to his girlfriend of two years, Tia Lovett,
with this (virus) this time 50. They kissed, face mask to face mask, a
next year, no question love story in historic times, while a Disney
photographer captured the moment.
about it. This is with us “I wanted to do it at Disney, and
then it closed. I’ve been waiting very
for two years, easily impatiently,” said Semel, 49, turning to
his future wife. “I’m sorry that I took so
long. I really wanted to do it here.”
— Dennis Speigel, For the Jacksonville couple and many
others, the return of Disney World on
President, Ohio-based Saturday was a jubilant celebration. But
the day brought only light crowds to the
International Theme Magic Kingdom, which opened to the
Park Services general public in tandem with Animal
Kingdom.
Epcot and Hollywood Studios will open
tomorrow as Disney’s Orlando empire
returns a month after Universal Orlando
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY and SeaWorld. who posed on a restaurant porch, Not everything was magical. spread out from guests. “I’m so The resort’s revival is happening grateful to be here today.” as the coronavirus pandemic Using its advance reservation surges. The state reported 10,360 system, Disney is limiting its new coronavirus cases Saturday, crowds, but the company has not the third-highest daily increase, revealed how many people it will and 95 more deaths as Florida has allow into the parks each day going become one of the nation’s major forward. hot zones for the virus. “We are taking a cautious and When asked why Disney was deliberate approach, which allows opening now, executive Josh us to evaluate and adjust along D’Amaro responded, “We are in a the way, as the situation evolves,” new normal right now, so what’s Finger said. happening outside of the gates Some passholders seethed on of Walt Disney World is our new social media that Disney still sold world.” day-of tickets for $125 a pop on “We were one of the first theme Saturday after they had invested parks to close, and we’ll be about $900 or more on their annual the last to open,” he told CNN. “And passes and still couldn’t get in. we spent every minute of every day The limited supply of advance thinking about how to operate in reservations distributed to this new normal that we’re in.” passholders ran out by 7am, the day At the Magic Kingdom, all Disney Disney issued them. employees wore face coverings, For some, the frustrations and workers with high contact with are compounded that Disney guests, such as ride operators, were mistakenly charged passholders on equipped with clear face shields as the monthly payment plan for four well. months in a row on July 3. Disney Most visitors seemed to be now faces two lawsuits over the obeying the required mask rule situation. as well as markers meant to keep Magic Kingdom visitors who them 6 feet apart. Employees arrived before noon were treated were observed enforcing the to the wide-open spaces of Main requirements. Street and other lands of the theme “We’re encouraged by our guests’ park. Lack of crowd noise made the overwhelmingly positive feedback piped-in background music seem for our phased reopening and are unusually apparent. grateful for their support of the The Dumbo ride was spinning, new measures we’ve added,” Disney but only three cars were occupied. spokeswoman Andrea Finger said in Visitors jockeyed along a statement. MAKING A SPLASH: Guests wear masks, as required, to attend the official re-opening day of the Magic Kingdom at Main Street for pictures with a Throughout most of the day, Walt Disney World while taking the big plunge on Splash Mountain at the park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. repainted Cinderella Castle as the most popular attractions a background. It was harder to posted 30-minute wait times or Kids can’t hug Mickey Mouse or Thompson said. who has lived off her savings during get a shot of the iconic building less, moving considerably faster run up to Princess Elsa. And for others, taking a selfie the pandemic, booked a Disney without other park goers in the than the sometimes hourslong “Disney World is a world very with a face mask on the Magic hotel room, even though she lives scene, unlike previous lightly lines of last year. A trip on Space different than the one that closed Kingdom’s Main Street will capture in Orlando, to guarantee advance attended days where only annual Mountain had a 15-minute queue back in March,” said Robert a historic moment in these strange reservation. passholders or Disney World by afternoon. Thompson, founding director of times, Thompson said. Her spirits were so high Saturday, employees could attend. The biggest issues appeared to the Bleier Center for Television It proves that you witnessed it. she said she didn’t mind wearing Periodically, a booming be early Saturday as the first guests and Popular Culture at Syracuse Bianca Jesus cried when she her mask on a hot day. announcement would courteously arrived to face a long line for guest University. “Going to Disney World lined up to watch the fireworks She said she felt safe with remind visitors to wash their relations, apparently because of for that experience in the past was and waved goodbye Mickey Mouse Disney temperature screening hands frequently, keep their face problems with electronic tickets. so fundamentally defined by the & the gang on March 15 as Disney visitors, the mask requirements coverings in place and maintain “This is not good,” said theme very things that now have to be World, which had never closed and seeing employees enforcing social distancing. park journalist Carlye Wisel, regulated.” down for more than a day or so, the rules. Some restaurants and a depicting the moment on her social For some people, this new went dark. She wasn’t alone in the Despite the changes from the smattering of stores were not media account and calling it proof theme park experience isn’t outpouring of emotion. pandemic, “it still felt like Disney,” open, perhaps a reflection of some things were working and what they want when they plan She vowed to come back on the Jesus said, after snapping selfies the low attendance cap. Most others were not. a Disney World dream vacation, first day back. Jesus, a tour guide with Winnie-the-Pooh characters attractions were operating, but For Disney and the other parks, the park was absent some actor- coronavirus will be a long-term driven experiences such as Story problem for the industry, warned Time With Belle and some street Dennis Speigel, who runs Ohio- entertainment. based International Theme Park The Briar Patch, a store Services. connected to the Splash Mountain The virus ruined Orlando’s ride, was closed. During an annual spring break. It’s already hitting passholder preview, visitors had the lucrative summer season, too, snapped up merchandise in the with no fireworks shot off for huge wake of the announcement that the crowds on the Fourth of July or any attraction would eventually shed its day, for that matter, since mid- Song of the South theme in favour March at Disney. of characters from The Princess and “I’m thinking based on where the Frog. we are right now, reading the tea Instead of an afternoon leaves, Halloween is a serious parade or up close character question,” Speigel said. “We’re meetings, Disney has substituted going to be dealing with this (virus) appearances where Mickey this time next year, no question Mouse, Goofy, assorted princesses about it. This is with us for two and dancers glide down the streets years, easily.” waving at onlookers. For now, Disney loyalists can’t “We love you, Tinker Bell!” line up to get the best view of the yelled one woman as the Peter Pan daily Magic Kingdom parade. sidekick passed near the castle. Guests can only see a lone float or By midday a Florida standard a marching band spontaneously had returned to Disney: the sudden travel around the route as thunderstorm. — The Orlando entertainment. REOPENING: Visitors thronging the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Sentinel (Orlando, Florida)/TNS
6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY
MES produces outstanding CBSE results
The students of Grade-XII of MES Indian School recently excelled in CBSE Board Examinations. A Deep Chandra, Aman Selvaraj, Abdul Kalaam Peermohamed, Vignesh Suresh Iyer, Nafea Inayat,
total of 499 students appeared for the examination. Abdul Rasheed Mohammed Ali topped the Sneha Mary Biju, Anjana C K, Gaadha Vinukumar, Yashaswini Ganesh, Sharin Mary Siji, Maryam
CBSE Class XII Board Examinations in MES with 97.4% aggregate percentage in the science stream, Rahmatullah, Asiya Anas, Asiya Mubeen, Niyathi Mohanan, Hamiya Cheerathadayan, Nazreen
which was followed by Nafea Inayath and Sneha Mary Biju, second position, with 97.2 % and Nassar, Reha Rahim, Varsha Sajeevkumar, Hafsa Anjum, Fatima Fiaz, Fida Mukthar, Mary Gloria and
Anjana C K and Gaadha Vinukumar, third, with 96.8%. Nishat Joharali Pongle.
In the Commerce Stream, Athira Aravind and Meenakshi Gopikrishnan topped the school with The top scorers in different subjects, include Sherin Thomas Samuel, topped in English with 99%;
93.2%, which was followed by Eliza Mary Mathew, second position with 92%; and Roshini Ray Asiya Anas, Mathematics, 100%; Abdul Rasheed Mohamed Ali and Yashaswini Ganesh, Physics,
Varghese, third, with 90.6%. In the Humanities Stream, Hafsa Anjum topped the school with 95.6% 98%; Abdul Rasheed Mohamed Ali and Gaadha Vinukumar, Chemistry, 99%; Gaadha Vinukumar
marks. Nihala Parampath Sageer secured second position with 90.4% and Rizana, third with 89.8 and Liya Mariyam Cheerakkottu, Biology, 99%; Mahalakshmi Rajeev, Economics, 99%; Athira
%. Aravind, Accountancy, 95%; Hafsa Anjum, History, 95%; Sherin Thomas Samuel and Sharin Mary
Asiya Anas secured 100 marks in Mathematics, Nibraz Iqbal Tasbi and Jaseena Hameed scored Siji, Informatics Practices, 97%; Sneha Mary Biju, Computer Science, 98%; Nafea Inayat, Home
100 marks in Engineering Graphics. Science, 98%; Hafsa Anjum, Physical Education, 97%; Nibraz Iqbal Tasbi and Jaseena Hameed,
A total of 24 students secured A1 in all the 5 subjects, including Abdul Rasheed Mohamed Ali, Engineering Graphics, 100%; and Meenakshi Gopikrishnan, Business Studies, 95%.
Nibraz Iqbal Tasbi Aman Selvaraj Fida Mukthar Abdul Kalaam Peermohamed Sharin Mary Siji
Fatima Fiaz Asiya Mubeen Asiya Anas Yashaswini Ganesh Vignesh Suresh Iyer
Mahalakshmi Rajeev Nishat Joharali Pongle Nazreen Nassar Maryam Rahmatullah Sherin Thomas Samuel Jaseena Hameed
Hamiya Cheerathadayan Mary Gloria Reha Rahim Deep Chandra Niyathi Mohanan Liya Mariyam Cheerakkottu
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 7
COMMUNITY
Students of Grade-XII of DPS-MIS excel in CBSE Board Examinations
The students of Grade-XII of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently excelled in CBSE Nair, 97%; Aina Hanna Jain, 95.4%; Rebecca Elsa Abraham, 94.4%; Sweety Devnani, 94.4%; Nila
Board Examinations. 240 students appeared in the examination. Najah Ismail topped the CBSE Pournami, 93.2%; Sarthak Choudhary, 92.2%; Naina James, 90.8%; Sanaa Khanam, 90.8%; and S
Class XII Board Examinations in DPS-MIS with 98.6% aggregate percentage, followed by Olima Premadharshini, 90.6%.
Faisal Konath, second position, with 97.6%; Salih Mansoor and Advaita Nair Manikandan Nair, The subject toppers, include Raiza Shanavas, Syed Muneeb Ur Rahman, Sanskar Deepak
third with 97%; Sarthak Ketanbhai Modi and Umang Sanjeev Gupta, fourth with 96.8%; and Malavade, Sarthak Ketanbhai Modi, Faiz Asim Mohinuddin, 100% in English; Arham Khalid
Muhammad Hamzah, Abhishek Raj, Suhani Parashar and Syed Muneeb Ur Rahman, fifth with Ahmad Juolay, Anam Fatima, and Olima Faisal Konath, 100% in Psychology; Syed Muneeb
96.6%. 37 students got A1 grade in all the subjects. Ur Rahman and Namitha Maria Justine, 100% in Mathematics; Advaita Nair Manikandan
The toppers of Science stream, include Najah Ismail, 98.6%; Olima Faisal Konath, 97.6%; Nair, 100% in Economics; Abhishek Raj and Mohammad Omar Bin Faheem, 100% in Physical
Sarthak Ketanbhai Modi, 96.8%; Umang Sanjeev Gupta, 96.8%; Syed Muneeb Ur Rahman, Education; Nihal Anwar, Najah Ismail, Syed Muneeb Ur Rahman, Pavani Dubey, and Prarthavi
96.6%; Muhammad Hamzah, 96.6%; Abhishek Raj, 96.6%; Suhani Parashar, 96.6%; Malika Prashant Garge, 99% in Physics; Salih Mansoor, Advaita Nair Manikandan Nair, and Sweety
Satyendra Dikshit, 96.4%; Namitha Maria Justine, 96.4%; Suchitra Senthil, 96.4%; Kshitij Devnani, 98% in Business Studies; Najah Ismail, 99% in Chemistry; Salih Mansoor, 99% in
Parashar, 96.4%; Prarthavi Prashant Garge, 96.4%. Accountancy; Olima Faisal Konath, Suhani Parashar, 99% in Biology; and Najah Ismail, 99% in
The toppers of Commerce stream, include Salih Mansoor, 97%; Advaita Nair Manikandan Computer Science.
Arham Khalid Ahmad Najah Ismail Rebecca Elsa Abraham Syed Muneeb Ur Suchitra Senthil Advaita Nair Manikandan Nila Pournami
Juolay Rahman Nair
Salih Mansoor Sanaa Khanam Namitha Maria Justine Anam Fatima Prarthavi Prashant Garge Umang Sanjeev Gupta Malika Satyendra Dikshit
Pavani Dubey Nihal Anwar Kshitij Parashar Muhammad Hamzah Suhani Parashar Sweety Devnani Olima Faisal Konath
Mohammad Omar Bin Sarthak Choudhary Faiz Asim Mohinuddin S Premadharshini Raiza Shanavas Sanskar Deepak Naina James
Faheem Malavade
Sarthak Ketanbhai Modi Abhishek Raj Aina Hanna Jain
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COMMUNITY
Students of SIS perform brilliantly in CBSE exams Bhavan’s Public School
The students of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently
excelled in CBSE Grade XII Board Examination. The toppers,
Fathma Sinethyah, Kevin Kurian Alex, Nikhil Shaji, Venkata J
Abhishek Mutnuru, Muaad Abdusathar, Muaz Mohammad,
students excel in Grade-XII
include Mariyam Saleem with 96.20% in Science stream; Altamas Siddique, and Gowsalya Kannan, Physics with 95%;
Fatima, 92.20%, Humanities stream; and Sana Sulaiman
Puthiyaveettil, 91.4%, Commerce stream. The other toppers
Mariyam Saleem, Kaniz Fathma Sinethyah, Kevin Kurian
Alex, Nikhil Shaji, Naval Yasmin Udarath Navas, Venkata J
CBSE Examination
include Kaniz Fathma Sinethyah, 95.20%; Kevin Kurian Alex, Abhishek Mutnuru, Muaad Abdusathar, Mohammad Altamas
95.20%; Nikhil Saji, 94%; and Naval Yasmin, 92.6%. Siddique, Chemistry with 95%; Fatima, Home Science with
The toppers in subjects, include Maryam Saleem and Smart 94%; Sana Sulaiman Puthiyaveettil, Business Studies with 92%;
Suresh Alapatt, English with 99%; Naval Yasmin Udarath Navas, Sana Sulaiman Puthiyaveettil, Economics with 90%; Fatima
Biology with 99%; Misnad Khasim, Engineering Graphics with and Pratyusha Ghosh, Political Science with 89%; and Sana
99%; Qurratulain Haseebur Rahman, Psychology with 98%; Sulaiman Puthiyaveettil, Accountancy with 89%. K C Abdul
Mariyam Saleem, Computer Science with 97%; Qurratulain Latheef, Principal of SIS, and Dr Subhash B Nair, Principal of SIS,
Haseebur Rahman, Physical Education with 97%; Mariyam congratulated the students and attributed this outstanding
Saleem, Kaniz Fathma Sinethyah, Kevin Kurian Alex, and performance to the hard work of students, teachers and
Nikhil Shaji, Mathematics with 95%; Mariyam Saleem, Kaniz parents for their active involvement and hard work.
Christo Byju Karun Sam Kurian
Mariyam Saleem Pratyusha Ghosh Gowsalya Misnad Khasim Sana Sulaiman Fatima
Kannan Puthiyaveettil
Fidha Samir Ashraf Gautham Meghalaya Premchand
Naval Yasmin Kevin Kurian Alex Venkata J Altamas Siddique Kaniz Fathma Smart Suresh
Udarath Navas Abhishek Sinethyah Alapatt The students of Grade-XII of Bhavan’s
Mutnuru Public School recently excelled in CBSE
Board Examinations in both Science
and Commerce stream. Gautham
Meghalaya Premchand topped the
CBSE Class XII Board Examinations
in Bhavan’s with 95.8% aggregate
percentage in science stream, followed
by Christo Byju with 94.6% and
Theekshika G Muruganandam with
94%. In Commerce stream, Karun Sam
Muaad Nikhil Shaji Qurratulain Muaz Kurian secured first position in the
Abdusathar Haseebur Mohammad school with 85% aggregate percentage,
Rahman followed by Fidha Samir Ashraf with
84.2%. Theekshika G Muruganandam
Students of DMIS shine in CBSE exams
The students of Grade-XII of Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) recently excelled in CBSE Board 93.6% and Harish Natarajan with 92.6%. The subject toppers, include Rida Najeeb, English with 99%;
Examinations in both Science and Commerce stream. Charisma Kausar topped the CBSE Class XII Aadil Kamal and Charisma Kausar, Physics, 96%; Charisma Kausar, Chemistry, 97%; Mohammad
Board Examinations in DMIS with 96% aggregate percentage in science stream, followed by Chris Rayhan, Biology, 94%; Charisma Kausar, Nuha Khan and Anita Alice George, Mathematics, 95%;
Francis with 95.6% and Acksa Raichel Joseph with 95.4%. In Commerce stream, Anita Alice George Chris Francis, Informatics Practices, 97%; Charisma Kausar, Computer Science, 97%; Harish Natarajan,
secured first position in the school with 94.4% aggregate percentage, followed by Somya Joshi with Accountancy, 91%; Adithi Simhan, Business Studies, 95%; and Somya Joshi, Economics, 95%.
Charisma Kausar Amal Amina Somanadha Anita Alice Chris Francis Nisarg Vaishanav Acksa Raichel Aadil Kamal Rishab Mishra Somya Joshi
Reyas Hemachandra George Joseph Mubarak
Adithi Simhan Nuha Khan Harish Natarajan Piush Pradeep Yosha Trivedi Shimya Primas Mohammad
Rayhan
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 9
COMMUNITY
BPS students shine in CBSE exams
The students of Grade-XII of Birla Public School (BPS) recently excelled in CBSE Board Examinations. The subject toppers, include Joel P Vijo, Manu Krishna, Abhilash K Chavan, Disha S Nikte, Eben
281 students appeared in the examination. Ashley Accamma Babu topped the CBSE Class XII Board M Abby, Nikita Ann Joseph, Ronita Susan Thomas, 100% in Engineering Graphics; Tanya
Examinations in BPS with 96.8% aggregate percentage in science stream, followed by Jyotika Roji Pinheiro, 98%, Economics; Drashti D Patel, Allen Thomas Benny, and Celine Manu Thottil,
with 96.6% and Ameena Vathiyath Abbas and Vaidehi Pujary with 96.4%. In Commerce stream, 99%, Physical Education; Amina Bint Yoonus, 98%, Chemistry; Hooriyah L Khan, 98%, Biology;
Tanya Pinheiro secured first position in the school with 96.6% aggregate percentage, followed Riya Mahajan, Computer Science, 97%; Ashley Accamma Babu, 98%, Physics; Aashvi Ashish
by Yiasu Verma with 95.6% and Meenakshi Madhu with 95%. In Humanities stream, Keerthisree Shah, 97%, Mathematics; Tanya Pinheiro, 98%, Business Studies; Vaishnavee Gopakumar,
Annapantula secured first position in the school with 94.6% aggregate percentage, followed by 96%, Accountancy; Keerthisree Annapantula, 98%, Political Science; Nowreen Nayeem, Rupal
Tanushree Pandit with 91% and Thara Premanand with 90.8%. 41% students who had appeared in the Jaidev Shukla, Saina Rizwan, Ameena V Abbas, Ana Asif Saleem, Juliana Johnson and Jyotika
exam scored above 90 percent and overall 90 percent students scored above 75 percent distinction. Roji, 100%, Psychology; Keerthisree Annapantula, 95%, Sociology; Vaidehi Pujary, Catherine P
23 students got A1 grade in all the five subjects. 7 students in Engineering Graphics, 7 in Psychology, 1 Gerard and Mennakshi Madhu, 97%, Informatics Practice; and Ana Asif Saleem, 100%, English
in English Core. In total, the school got 482 A1s, in various subjects. Core.
Nikita Ann Joseph Juliana Johnson Mohammed R Rashied Tanushree D. Yogesh Jyotika Roji Krish K Bangera Eben M Abby
Mariya Biju Abhilash K Chavan Yiasu Verma Sarah Nazeer Shees Varad Dhiman Ana Asif Saleem Tanya Pinheiro
Hooriyah L Khan Ashley Accamma Babu Riya Mahajan Karan Muraleedharan Vaishnavee Gopakumar Disha S Nikte Shweta Arun
Catherine P Gerard Meenakshi Madhu Mridhula Manimara Joel J George Celine Manu Thottil Manu Krishna Allen Thomas Benny
Ameena V Abbas Vaidehi Pujary Rupal Jaidev Shukla Ronita Susan Thomas Shriinidhi Laxmanan Saina Rizwan Zain Shariff A
Joel Jose Joel P Vijo Drashti D Patel Amina Bint Yoonus Nowreen Nayeem Keerthisree Annapantula Aashvi Ashish Shah
10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHICTuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 11
LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY
Stress hormone linked to higher
blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
R
esearchers have important for those with Type 2
showcased a clear link diabetes to find ways to reduce
between the stress stress.
hormone cortisol “We have begun a new trial to
and higher blood examine if mindfulness practices
sugar levels in people with Type 2 can lower blood sugar in those with
diabetes. Type 2 diabetes,” said Joseph.
Previous research has shown that “But this isn’t the only effective
stress and depression are two of the form of stress relief. It’s important
major causes of a flatter cortisol to find something you enjoy and
profile. make it a part of your everyday
“In healthy people, cortisol routine,” he added.
fluctuates naturally throughout The relationship of cortisol with
the day, spiking in the morning glucose levels was only observed in
and falling at night,” said study those with diabetes.
researcher Joshua J Joseph from the However, the research team
Ohio State University. believe the stress hormone likely
“But in participants with Type plays an important role in diabetes
2 diabetes, cortisol profiles that prevention and they continue to
were flatter throughout the day had research the connection between
higher glucose levels,” Joseph said cortisol and the development
in a paper published in the journal of diabetes and cardiovascular eating and exercise, while others healthy diet, and getting plenty of taking a walk or reading a book,
Psychoneuroendocrinology. disease. may need medication or insulin to rest. But stress relief is a crucial finding ways to lower your stress
These sustained levels of cortisol With Type 2 diabetes, your body help manage it. and often forgotten component levels is important to everyone’s
make it much more difficult to doesn’t use insulin properly. “Most people with Type 2 of diabetes management,” Joseph overall health, especially for those
control blood sugar and manage Some people can manage their diabetes know the importance said. with Type 2 diabetes,” the authors
the disease, which is why it is so blood sugar levels with healthy of exercising regularly, eating a “Whether it’s a yoga class, wrote. – IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
The possibility of some future houseguests might have you checking Today you might decide to participate in activities involving children, Your financial situation looks particularly good right now. An
your home to see what needs to be done to make it presentable. It Taurus. Field trips either for pleasure or educational purposes may increase in income could be coming your way, Gemini. The downside
may need a few minor repairs, Aries, and you could do some online take place, if possible, and you could enjoy it as much as the kids. could be that contracts might be involved, and you’ll have to spend
shopping to dress the place up a little. Books might give you some Letters and phone calls could bring good news from far away, which time perusing boring legal documents that need to be executed. A
workable ideas. Your mind might be working more quickly than your you’ll almost certainly want to pass on to others. Tonight, curl up lot of people could reach out to you tonight, probably to exchange
body, however. Take care not to push yourself too hard. with the latest mystery. Intrigue should be especially appealing now. ideas and information. Don’t talk or text for too long.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
Recent developments have brought new interests into your life, Cancer. Your mind is especially sharp, Leo. You’re logical and objective A group you’re involved with may want to discuss a future trip of
As a result, you might be seriously considering enrolling in a formal by nature. However, today you’re likely to find that your thinking some kind, Virgo, perhaps to a convention. The drive to expand
course of study in the future involving these subjects. If you really want is more influenced by feeling than usual. This is a positive your horizons is very strong today. Therefore, trips like this or other
to do this, it’s definitely the right time to start planning. Others in your development. It demonstrates that your intuition is operating at a opportunities to learn and grow can be especially appealing. You
community might want to do the same, so a discussion on the subject high level, so don’t fight it. This is definitely the day to follow your might come up with a few ideas of your own that you prefer to
might help. Books and magazines could also be useful. heart rather than your head. pursue alone. Give it some thought!
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Your intuition is operating at a very high level today, Libra. You tend Today should be a gratifying day, Scorpio, full of great news, pleasant Paperwork involving financial transactions may need to be handled
to follow your heart by nature, so you don’t always go out of your surprises, and opening doors of opportunity on just about every level. today, Sagittarius, but it won’t be as tedious as you think. Whatever
way to be logical or objective. However, more than one event could Career breaks and chances to earn more money could come your way. information is required is easily obtained. Most of what is presented
occur during the day in which it’s imperative that you go with your New friends may be introduced to you, and future opportunities for to you should be clear and understandable, and the people involved
intuition even though it defies all logic. Have a little faith and go with education and travel also may arise. Whatever actually manifests out of helpful. It’s important that you do get this done. If you wait, it might
your gut! all this is up to you. You might find decisions difficult. not go as smoothly. A friend could put you in touch with a lot of
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
interesting people, some in fields such as law, education, or the You may spend much of your day trying to sort out financial matters Today you might spend a lot of time with the special person in your
ministry. Expect at some point to be treated to a monologue on for yourself, your job, or perhaps for a friend or relative, Aquarius. life if that’s possible, Pisces. You’re likely to exchange information
social and ecological responsibilities, Capricorn! You’ll have a lot of A lot of phone calls, and a lot of research, perhaps on the Internet, that interests you both about specific subjects and yourselves and
definite ideas on those subjects, but you’ll be more likely to listen could be necessary in order to accomplish this. Whatever you decide future plans. A short journey might also take place. Enjoy your day!
than talk for most of the day. Enjoy your day. to do, you’ll attack it with determination and feel a great deal of
satisfaction when you’re done. Go to it!12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
BABE BAMBI DAISY DOC
DUMBO GRUMPY HUEY LOUIE
MOWGLI PLUTO SNEEZY TRAMP
BAGHEERA BASHFUL DALE DONALD
EEYORE GUS JOCK MINNIE
PIGLET PONGO THUMPER DOPEY
BALOO CHIP DEWEY MICKEY
GOOFY HAPPY LADY
PINOCCHIO SLEEPY TIGGER
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, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 13
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down
1 Party clobber (4) 1 A couple of chaps somewhere
3 American prosecutor gets in Essex (8)
copper brought into service in 2 Material moved to and fro, so
capital city (8) we hear (5)
9 People in the Himalayas sorted 4 Response right after a news
out her pass (7) broadcast (6)
10 Fancy dress beginning with a 5 Do some arithmetic and make
lot of paper (5) sense (3,2)
11 Stay in bed a bit longer - left, 6 Church, otherwise a part of
that is, at home (3,2) London (7)
12 A slope that’s slippery in US 7 Not all like this with yours truly
city (2,4) (4)
14 Distant cardinal, out of tune 8 Clean cake (6)
(3-3) 13 Shopped, yet bread has been
16 Friend given card in royal ordered! (8)
residence (6) 15 Thrown or flung many yards
19 Journey the Parisian makes (7)
three times as much (6) 17 Tomfoolery? Not for leaders in
21 One who sings in private, Civil Service (6)
normally (5) 18 Exist, say, as a dam-builder (6)
24 Run away from antelopes (5) 20 Verse manuscript abridged
25 Success for Nelson’s ship (7) by author (5)
26 Bognor extension? Test 22 Putting one’s head in this may
records kept here (8) make one so wretched (5)
27 Pay attention to what’s in the 23 Busy worker has right drink
editorial? (4) (4) Answers
Wordsearch Codeword
Solution14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD
Amitabh Bachchan for a speedy recovery has filled
connects with me with unending gratitude .. I
‘extended family’ thank you all.”
For location, it was
Bollywood veteran Amitabh mentioned “CoViD Ward,
Bachchan is using social Hosp”.
media to stay in touch with his On Sunday, the actor also
admirers, whom he calls his took to Twitter to express
“extended family”, from his gratitude to fans, well-wishers
Covid ward at the hospital. and colleagues for showering
The cine icon is admitted in concern and prayers.
Nanavati hospital’s isolation In a series of two tweets,
ward after he, along with three Big B wrote: “To them
of his family members, tested that have expressed their
positive for Covid-19. concern, their prayers and
The actor has been keeping their wishes for Abhishek
up with his daily routine Aishwarya Aaradhya and me
of wishing members of his .. my unending gratitude and
“extended family” on their love …It shall not be possible
birthdays. On Sunday night, for me to acknowledge and
Big B made a short blog entry. respond to all the prayers and
He wrote: “Birthday – EF wishes expressed by them
– Manoj Kumar Ojha .. Taran that have shown concern
Ghantasala.. Monday, July 13 towards Abhishek, Aishwarya,
.. birthday wishes to you both Aaradhya and me …I put my
and the greetings and wishes .. hands together and say. Thank
for happiness ever .. My dearest you for your eternal love
HOSPITALISED: Amitabh is currently admitted in Nanavati Ef .. your concern, your prayers and affection.” His post was
hospital’s isolation ward after he, along with three of his family and your wishes for Abhishek, accompanied by a folded hand INSPIRING: Diljit said his journey in the film
members, tested positive for Covid-19. Aishwarya, Aaradhya and me emoji. — IANS Soorma turned out to be great.
Why Diljit Dosanjh was initially
hesitant to star in Soorma
Raftaar: We have a fair share Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh
has revealed that he was initially
hesitant to do the film Soorma, based on
of favouritism and nepotism
the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh.
Director Shaad Ali’s sports
biographical drama was released two
years ago on this day. Diljit took to his
official Instagram account page where
he shared a clip from the film and shared
By Sugandha Rawal the reason that ultimately prompted him
to play Sandeep Singh in the film.
“#Soorma aaj poore 2 saal ho gaye
P
opular rapper Raftaar feels muscle film ko.. @sandeep_rebirth bhaji ki
and money power are great tools life ki journey jitni inspiring hai aaj ke
to intimidate those who are fresh youth ke lie bhaji real role model hain
in the music business, adding that (‘Soorma’ completes 2 years today.
we need to give an equal chance to Sandeep Singh’s life is so inspiring, he
everyone irrespective of their lineage. is the a role model for the youth),” Diljit
“Remember true power is vested in the wrote alongside the image.
hands of the fans. Muscle and money power He said his journey in the film turned
are great tools to intimidate someone who is out to be great.
fresh in the business but real talent will always “Jab yeh film mujhey offer hui phele
shine and the universe will back it,” Raftaar maine mana kar dia thaa. 2 reasons they.
told IANS while talking about the ongoing Ek mainey kabhi hockey nahi kheli thee
debate around the disbalance of power in the life mai, doosra Punjab mai already 2
music industry, and place for outsiders in the films ban rahi thee hockey (When I was
industry. offered this film, at first I refused to take
“We need to stop this whole insider- it up because of two reasons. I had never
outsider debate. We need to start looking at played hockey in my life and a couple of
talent for what it really is and give an equal films on hockey were already being made
chance to everyone irrespective of their in Punjab).”
lineage. Yes, unlike the West, India has a fair “Par but thx to @sneharajani_ mam
share of favouritism and nepotism, and we #shaadalisir @chitrangda ji jinki vajha
must eradicate the problem from its roots,” se mainey yeh film ki (Thanks to Sneha
added the rapper, known for rapping in foot- Rajani, Shaad Ali and Chitrangada, I did
tapping numbers like All black, Swag mera desi this film),” he said.
and Toh dishoom. EQUALITY: We need to start looking at talent for what it really is and give an equal chance to Diljit said he doesn’t have any friends
He continued: “The biggest takeaway from everyone irrespective of their lineage. in the film industry but Angad Bedi, who
this whole conversation is for established played his brother in Soorma, is like a
artistes to learn to give back what they have rights and commercial worth. So, the whole need to forgive,” said the rapper, who has brother in real life, too. He added that he
learned to the community at large. Everyone movement of nepotism and favouritism has given his musical touch to films likes Bullet loved working with Taapsee Pannu and
is enjoying the money they are making and somewhere found an audience, whereas in Raja, Fugly, Dangal and Andhadhun, and is that he learned a lot from actor Satish
are living luxuriously, but it’s important to be the past it was brushed under the carpet,” he currently seen on MTV Roadies Revolution Kaushik.
humble when you climb higher in life and help added. as a gang leader. “@shankar.mahadevan sir ke saath
others also climb with you. That’s the real Raftaar, whose real name is Dilin Nair, Talking about his Roadies experience, he gana karna dream thaa woh bhi poora
weapon to fight nepotism and favouritism.” hopes “this conversation doesn’t remain a said: “The entire journey has been a roller hua..aur woh bhi #gulzaarsaab ka
“The day we stop judging artistes by TRP garnering debate and PR stunt for a few”. coaster ride, bundled with so many memories likha gana #ishqdibaajiyaan (I fulfilled
their social media stature or the time when “If a movement starts, it needs to be to cherish year on year. This show also gives my dream of working with Shankar
musicians bag awards and projects on the pursued at a grassroot level for real change me a chance to bond with Neha (Dhupia), Mahadevan on a song in the film, and
strength of their talent, or when the whole to occur. It can’t be headline news for a Rannvijay (Singha), Nikhil (Chinappa), that to a song penned by Gulzar Saab),”
community stands together as one against month and then forgotten, as we have and Prince (Narula), and they all are great said the actor-singer.
injustice — that day the whole system of always seen with most movements. We need stressbusters. We’re a family now and it’s Diljit recalled Vijay Raaz as a very
favouritism will crumble. This generation of to stop the blame game. Perpetrators need always a delight to be with your family and funny person, adding that the two had a
artistes are savvy about their own potential, to rectify their fault and the victimised create memories.” – IANS lot of fun on the sets. – IANSTuesday, July 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 15
SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Actress Kelly Preston dies
of breast cancer at age 57
A
ctor John Travolta’s who cared deeply about others and
wife and actress Kelly who brought life to everything she
Preston has died of touched. Her family asks for your
breast cancer. She understanding of their need for
was 57. privacy at this time.”
The actor took to Instagram Preston appeared in dozens of
to share the news of her demise films over the course of a lengthy
with an emotional post, reports acting career that began in the early
dailymail.co.uk. 1980s.
“It is with a very heavy heart She played Marnie Mason in the
that I inform you that my 1988 comedy Twins with Arnold
beautiful wife Kelly has lost Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito,
her two-year battle with breast before portraying Avery Bishop in
cancer. She fought a courageous the 1996 classic Jerry Macguire, in
fight with the love and support which she starred alongside Tom
of so many. My family and I will Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renee
forever be grateful to her doctors Zellweger.
and nurses at MD Anderson In 1999, Preston starred with
Cancer Center, all the medical Kevin Costner in the sports drama
centres that have helped, as well For the Love of the Game. She and
as her many friends and loved Travolta then did Battlefield Earth
ones who have been by her side. together in 2000.
Kelly’s love and life will always be Other notable films for Preston
remembered,” Travolta wrote. include What a Girl Wants and the
Actress and former model 2009 comedy Old Dogs, which also
Preston and Travolta had been starred her husband.
married for 29 years. They Her death was mourned by
have two children, Ella, 20 and others within the entertainment
Benjamin, nine. A son, Jett, died industry, including Maria Shriver,
in 2009 at age of 16. the wife of Schwarzenegger.
Travolta shared that he will be “Shocked by this sad news,”
taking some time off to be with Shriver tweeted. “Kelly was such
his kids. a bright loving soul, a talented
“I will be taking some time to actress, and a loving mom and wife.
be there for my children who have My heart breaks for her family who
lost their mother, so forgive me in have already known such sadness
advance if you don’t hear from us and grief. Join me in sending them
for a while. But please know that love and strength.”
I will feel your outpouring of love Russell Crowe recalled meeting
in the weeks and months ahead as Preston in “late ’92 I think.”
we heal,” he added. “Such a lovely person,” Crowe
Daughter Ella also paid tribute LOVING COUPLE: Kelly Preston and John Travolta. Travolta shared that he will be taking some time off to be with his tweeted. “In 1995 we auditioned
to her mother in a moving post, kids. together for Breaking Up, Salma
writing: “I love you so much Hayek got that gig. I havent seen
mama.” of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, with breast cancer. Choosing to for some time, supported by her her much, but when I did, she
A spokesman for the family adored wife and mother, passed keep her fight private, she had been closest family and friends. She was was always the same sparkly eyed
told People: “On the morning away following a two-year battle undergoing medical treatment a bright, beautiful and loving soul gem. Love to her family.” –IANS
Regina King on doing give a history lesson, infuse a bit due to their violent methods, but
socially relevant yet of love story in there, shine a light some of them gather around to
entertaining work on how pain is inherited, a light start a revolution while others
on police violence in our country. attempt to stop it. It questions
Oscar-winning actress Regina To do all of these things and be the notion of heroes and tries
King says it is always an honour to entertaining at the same time, and to connect the dots between a
be part of a piece of work that is also have comedic moments, it fictional take of real events.
entertaining and socially relevant. feels like I was a part of something Her character in the show, Sister
She cites that as the reason for that’s never been done before,” she Knight, has a mask on — which has
being part of the television series added. found a new meaning in the post
Watchmen. With Watchmen, Damon Covid-19 era.
“It’s definitely an honour to be Lindelof brings to life a series “So Patti sent me that picture of
able to have been a part of a piece of that embraces the nostalgia of the me wearing the mask and said to
work that was entertaining but also original graphic novel of the same me ‘who knew that your costume
socially relevant,” Regina said. name. Also starring Jeremy Irons, was going to be our grocery
“Prior to Watchmen I had done Don Johnson, Louis Gossett Jr. store attire’. And I do step out for
Seven Seconds and American and Tim Blake Nelson, Watchmen groceries. It is funny because of
Crime, and both of those shows explores the complexities of society Watchmen coming out not too long
had commentary rooted in them, while examining different real ago, people are looking for my eyes
around the things that are going issues across time periods. so I feel like I am being recognised
on in our country right now. With The series takes place in an even more now in the store with the
‘Watchmen’, it was unique because alternate contemporary reality in mask on,” she said, while opening
(creator) Damon (Lindelof) and the the US, where in superheroes and up on the show that aired in India CANDID: Regina opens up about the reason for being part of the
entire writing team were able to masked vigilantes were outlawed on Star World. – IANS television series Watchmen.16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COMMUNITY
A humbling experience
A Doha-based British expatriate shares her reflections on getting
involved in welfare work during the coronavirus outbreak
in need and it broke my heart to
By Mudassir Raja meet these families. From an initial “I have now dealt with
three families, I then got swamped
by amazing people within our over 400 groups and I
T
he situation resulting community who wanted to help.
from novel coronavirus In four weeks, I had delivered to personally liaise with
pandemic has affected over 100 groups in need. Some
people across the world. of them were groups of up to 75 most of the families
There are however, some people. I was storing the food in
who have been doing everything my bedroom. The donations were with babies. I got
in their power to help those less coming in thick and fast but so
fortunate. were cries for help, so I moved all involved in the families.
The virus hit Qatar in a similar the donations to Roots. For the
way as it has in other parts of the past three months, I have been I also receive so many
world. Qatar however, is different receiving all the donations at the
in many positive ways. The salon and preparing the food to go baby donations such as
government has worked hard to out and organise volunteer drivers
check the outbreak and minimise to drop them off to those in need. formula, nappies etc.
its economic fallout. Some of the drivers have their own
Further, there have been groups. An amazing guy called Paul every week. We also
numerous individuals who reached Okubasu who is a fitness instructor
out to people who needed support in Doha, is out nearly every night have a large group of
of all kinds. till all hours delivering. It has
British expatriate Carolyn Collins become extremely organised and men we support in the
is one of the many philanthropists runs like clockwork.”
who have been making sure that The volunteer has been all Industrial Area. I also
those who have been rendered praise for the generosity she has
jobless get enough food supplies received from her community. send food to a friend
to sustain themselves during these “I have now dealt with over 400
difficult times. groups and I personally liaise with that supports many
General Manager at Roots Hair most of the families with babies. I
& Beauty Salon, Carolyn moved to got involved in the families. I also families in Al Khor”
Qatar in January 2018 to manage receive so many baby donations
her sister’s salon. “We have been such as formula, nappies etc. every — Carolyn Collins,
closed since the March 18 and week. We also have a large group of
during this period I have been men we support in the Industrial General Manager at Roots
busy ensuring Roots continues Area. I also send food to a friend
to be fully active on the social that supports many families in Al Hair & Beauty Salon
media. We have been promoting Khor. We have given food to every
our product delivery service nationality, but the ones who have
and keeping in touch with our largely received the donations are
team, our client base and all the from the Philippines, Kenya and
women we support in our local Uganda.”
community. In my spare time, I Carolyn calls the experience of
have been able to do more exercise distributing food very humbling.
as well as self-development “The most rewarding part of this
with Mindvalley [an education initiative has been the deliveries;
technology company founded in to be able to meet the people and
2002]. I have also been listening children receiving the food in
to audio books and podcasts to person is just so humbling and a
benefit both the business and fantastic experience and one I will
myself.” always remember.
In April, Carolyn became a part “It has also been so uplifting
of the initiative launched by several to see how a community can pull
women living in the Pearl. “They together, stand strong and help
were collecting food for employees the less fortunate. The pandemic
who found themselves with no has hit every single one of us.
salary and food, and some who Many have no money to feed
were rendered homeless after their themselves and some have no
companies shut down. When I saw accommodation. There are many
a message on one of my WhatsApp people who have no means to pay
groups asking for food donations, for a flight to go to their home
I thought this was a wonderful country.
initiative and offered to put it on “I feel incredibly grateful and
our Roots social media platforms. privileged to have been able to meet
At Roots we have a ‘Giving Back’ so many amazing people. All of
initiative where we collect toys and us will reflect on this pandemic in
clothes. I offered to donate these different ways during our lifetime;
items with some food I had bought. however, I can honestly say I will
“A friend, Shray Presenger, asked be looking at this time with true
me if I would like to drop food gratefulness and gratitude for so SUPPORT GROUP: The initiative that was launched by several women living in the Pearl has given food to people
items off to a couple of families many different reasons.” from every nationality, but those who have largely received the donations are from the Philippines, Kenya and Uganda.You can also read
