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STRING A BOW AND SHOOT

GOLDEN RULES OF HAIR CARE

HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

Visit Anantara Resort at Jabal Akhdar and take part in archery as a hobby. This 60 minute recreational activity is truly destressing. PAGE 10

Are you tired of managing your frizzy and damaged hair? Follow these few simple steps and make your hair look great in no time. PAGE 14

If you are looking for a day care for older people when you are away, take help from National Medical Services. PAGE 16

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UNLUCKY FERRARI OWNER: Maybe he was just not meant to be the owner of this gorgeous Ferrari. This is what happens when a man crashes his brand new Ferrari just as it leaves dealership. timesofoman.com/hiweekend

TRENDING THIS WEEK THAT’S ENOUGH: And now there is a Toilet Paper Robot that is going to govern how much toilet paper you can use in the public restrooms in China. timesofoman.com/hiweekend

YES OBAMACARE: The epic moment when McCain says NO to repealing Obamacare goes viral. timesofoman.com/hiweekend

TOP TRENDING VIDEOS: We all know how brutal Chef Gordon Ramsay can be to the contestants on his show. But when he goes to this restaurant, the chef warns him of the bad food before he can even try it. Find out what happens then on timesofoman.com/hiweekend.

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KATY PERRY TO HOST VMA The pop singer is set to host the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) airing August 27. Katy shared the news on her social media, and fans are obviously psyched.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY 7 The anthology series revealed the title of its 7th season, which will be called ‘Cult’ and the story will revolve around the 2016 US presidential elections.

CARA DELEVINGNE SINGS! The supermodel showcased her vocals on the new soundtrack ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ in which she changed looks and looked just gorgeous.

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Meet Abdulaziz Al Khamis, a Kuwaiti director and fashion blogger who’s been fashion blogging since 2004, and has been living in Kuwait and London. STORY SALIM AL AFIFI • PHOTOS SUPPLIED

Where did Wickedz come from? It was a nickname given by my school mates during my growing up years since I use the word ‘wicked’ a lot. The Z at the end comes from my short name: Aziz. It has remained with me since then and hence it became my brand. What inspired you to become a director? A lot of what I wanted to do in life became clear to me from when I was a child. I was always into fashion and I’ve always loved movies and cameras. I’m also a very visual person and a big part of my passion is bringing my ideas to life and sharing them with people. Tell us about some of your favourite projects that you did? I’ve done a lot of big projects, but the most that I have enjoyed were on the fashion front. My favourite collaborations would have to be BVLGARI in 2014 and more recently, Ray-ban. You seem like a fashionable guy. How did you get into fashion blogging and style? I’ve always wanted to ﬁnd new ways to express myself and my style. So at the early days of blogging, I decided to talk about fashion behind the screen. Additionally, I have taken a diploma in fashion history to further feed my curiosity about fashion. What is your go-to style? I simply throw on a denim jacket on top of an all-black outﬁt for an everyday look. I would say you are a shoes person, what’s your favourite brand and why? I wouldn’t say I favour one brand over another as I mostly look at the style and build of any shoe that I wear. But you’ll notice on my feed that most of my kicks are Adidas Originals, for their strictly lifestyle aesthetic.

Let’s talk about social media. You are without a doubt a style influencer. Do you sometimes feel responsible and in pressure to post to your audience? No, I wouldn’t say that. I’ve been doing it for so long, It is now part of my lifestyle, just like one would brush their teeth every day. How would you describe your audience and fans? They are the most supportive follower base. I appreciate everything they do for me. And I don’t take for granted that they consider me an influence to them. What’s a day in the life of Abdulaziz looks like? Every day is different in its own way, but there are some constants: Back to back meetings, catching up on e-mails, photoshoots, and lots of other things. It never gets boring. What are your favourite fashion brands that you rock? My all-time favourite is Alexander Mcqueen. Other than that, I’m big on finding upcoming designers and supporting them in every country I travel to. Which one matters the most? The brand you wear or the style? Definitely the style, it reflects your story as a person and your individuality. What are your future plans? Where can we see Abdulaziz in a few years? I’d like to start my own collection, that’s the next step for me. I’m really excited for that chapter of my life. —salim@timesofoman.com

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ARCHERY AT ANANTARA

THE TALE OF AN ASPIRING ARCHER STORY ANTARA BOSE

hen I was asked to pick my activities at Anantara, I was thrilled to ﬁnd that apart from the conventional touristy things, there were some recreational activities that were a little offbeat. Like archery! Though Robin Hood was as far as my knowledge got with the sport, there was something distinctly charming about archers. One of the oldest arts, archery has evolved with the evolution of the humankind itself and even though archers don’t really go into the war ﬁeld anymore, it still holds a commendable place even at the Olympics. Confident that I’d take some impressive shots, little did I know archery would teach me more than just the game. There come those points in life, when you realise how delusional your thoughts about the own self are and I had my virtual-world-meets-worldly-reality moment right there. The majestic archer who had taken the most distant of shots with such ease, grace and poise on the Playstation was now struggling to hold the bow straight. I was so glad my virtual disciples weren’t there to see this and instantly made a mental note to never begin another sport with that all-knowing nod (In my defence, the virtual games were pretty life-like). Bidding my self-proclaimed toxophilite stature a humble goodbye, I decided to get my hands on (not the controllers) and learn this noble sport that I had been quite keen on trying. On a side note, I also understood why the aged relatives would snort at the thought of playing football on a screen as opposed to meadows under the sun.

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The archery range at Anantara is spread over a wellspaced area that apart from giving us ample place to make mistakes, gave the distinct sense of actually being in the right atmosphere for this sport – out in the open. The view of the not-so-distant rocky mountains that met a horizon of clear blue sky formed the perfect backdrop. Our instructor, a jovial young man, who took great enthusiasm in the sport and teaching amateurs like us, went from the basics of maintaining the right body posture to even the working of the bow and arrow. After slipping on an arm guard, which we were told was worn to protect the archer from bow snaps, we were briefed on how to place the arrow. I learned that the coloured feathers had a meaning — of the three feathers, the one coloured different (cock feather) faces the archer, while the others face away. Placing the ‘nock’ of the arrow (a groove at the rear of the arrow) to the ‘nocking point’ on the bowstring, my opponent and I took aim. ‘Stand, Hold and Aim’ — that was the course to follow; and we followed; however, with a result signiﬁcantly less satisfactory than what our instructor had demonstrated earlier. A more careful attention to the rule of three while aiming however yielded remarkable results. The three primary points to look though were the ‘nocking point’, the ‘point of arrow’ and the ‘centre of target’. Standing at a 90-degree angle to the target, I lifted the bow, pulled back the string until my index ﬁnger reached my chin, the string almost touching my nose, closed one eye to align my three points and without waiting until I start quivering like jelly, I drew a shot. To my own amaze, I managed a bull’s eye! To this day, I maintain my humility

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and say it was a bit of luck. Now fairly comfortable with keeping my arms straight while shooting, establishing the right amount of pull on the bowstring and shooting relatively closer to the targets, we got ready for a competition. Our proud instructor, who was initially quite paranoid of my arrows sailing over the walls, now conﬁdently placed additional arrows on the stand for the consecutive rounds. My opponent had taken on a decent lead, but archery was just too exciting to get enviously competitive. Our deciding shot was a moving target. Although I wouldn’t shoot anything that moved, a non-living object like the bobbing balloon which had now placed itself strategically on the board and seemed to sneer at my capabilities was perfectly acceptable. Sadly, I never really got to burst its smirking face as my opponent got to his balloon ﬁrst. Not brooding over the loss in the game, the only remorse I felt was that we were done. Probably the most exciting of the recreation activities at the resort, in my opinion, the 60-minute session had me all charged up like I was ready to take on a battalion with the skill I’d mastered with my new found weapon; though that really wouldn’t have been the wisest of decisions. More than just refreshing, I realised the sport was strangely quite de-stressing and I was pretty certain all that lifting and aiming had burnt a significant amount of the morning cupcakes calories I had downed. I was told it works to strengthen the back and tone the upper body too, but my thoughts were elsewhere. There I was, standing at Diana Point overlooking the expansive plateaus below, effortlessly flicking a glistening arrow, sending it slicing through the silent mountain air, bull’s eye at my target. Was I just being dreamy, or was it my new found sports addiction! (60-minute archery sessions are available daily and are limited to six guests per range. The activity is however subject to weather conditions and prior reservations are recommended). —hiweekend@timesofoman.com For details, call Anantara Resort, Jabal Akhdar on +968 2521 8000

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EDITOR’S PICK

SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE Talk of Indian cuisine and our minds get filled with images of buttery breads, creamy curries, and an array of mouthwatering dishes that are most desirable when served in authentic flavours. If you are looking for that rich and piquant taste then visit Spice Bahar Resto-Grill, the newly launched Indian cuisine restaurant at Shatti Al Qurum, where you find your ubiquitous mutton roganjosh and chicken biryani along with few select specialty dishes from the different regions of India. STORY HI EDITORS • PHOTOGRAPHY SALIM AL AFIFI

Murgh Badami Shorba (Soup) A very delicately ﬂavoured soup with almond paste and chicken, this soup is very light and a great start to our exotic menu.

COOLERS ‘N’ SHAKERS Watermelon Blossom A perfect blend of watermelon, milk and vanilla ice cream, this is a refreshing drink. It is not very heavy and therefore will not spoil your appetite for the big portions to come. So drink without any hesitation. Watermelon Basil Mojito Watermelon muddled with basil, dash of watermelon syrup, lime and sugar and topped with an aerated drink is something that you need to try if you’ve been out on a humid, sunny day, and need to rehydrate. Month of May As the name suggests, it’s a treat for the summer. This creamy drink is quite interesting; made of mango puree, vanilla, with a punching taste of coffee. The sweetness of mango mixed with the sharp, nutty taste of coffee gives the drink a great aftertaste. In other words, you must not miss out on this one.

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MAIN COURSE Birbal - E- Chaman Cottage cheese filled with a stuffing of cheese, creamy cottage cheese with spices in the centre of each slice and served floating on chef’s special gravy is a real delight. Subz Peshawari This is vegetables cooked in a Peshawari style where the vegetables are cooked to perfection. So now the vegetarians will not have to frown and crib about not having too many tasty options, as this dish is a filling delicious mixture of all your favourite vegetables in one. Dawat -E- Murgh For a strong flavour burst and to satisfy an extremely hungry tummy, try out this dish, which is tandoori chicken cooked in a clay pot oven with spicy onion and tomato based gravy and spices, and garnished with boiled egg and saffron rice. Yes, it is heavy. But totally worth the drowsiness that follows. Kashmiri Rogan Josh The juicy and oh-so-tender mutton pieces cooked with Kashmiri chillies and spices along with saffron and ratanjot herb and dipped in the most delicious sauce will take you on a trip you wouldn’t want to return from.

STARTERS Spice Bahar Subz Cheesy Kurkure This crispy deep fried kebabs made from chopped mixed veg and stuffed with cheese and coated with vermicelli is something that you could munch on a lazy evening while watching TV. Fish Finger Amritsari You will find your hands subconsciously going towards the fish marinated in Amritsari masala coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried and served in a glass. You will not be able to stop yourself once you’ve bitten into the soft and tender finger. Murgh Iranian Kebab Chef’s Special Iranian Kebab is an outright winner. The chicken is marinated with subtle ingredients making it very moist, soft and tender. Chicken Tikka Mango Salad Chicken tikka, mangoes, tomatoes, and onions all cut in cubes with chopped coriander and roasted garlic and decorated with mango slices is a real treat. Who would’ve thought that mango could so amazingly complement all of these ingredients in the salad, individually and together.

Dum Pukth Biryani Cooked slowly with biryani rice and ﬂavoured with authentic Hyderabadi style green masala, herbs and spices, this simple dish is served with chicken, mutton or prawns.

DESSERT Chocolate Mousse Served in a cocktail glass, this chocolaty, creamy delight is deliciousness layered with varied densities of chocolate that melt in your mouth effortlessly. This is a must-try as it is not the usual mousse you get everywhere, there clearly has some effort gone into preparing the different layers of the dessert Price Range from OMR 2.800 -10.500

LOCATION Spice Bahar Resto-Grill Jawarat Al Shatti Mall, Shatti Al Qurum Open from 11:15am till 12:30am +968 2469 5990

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ALL FOR THE LOVE OF THOSE LOCKS Well, because those natural remedies don’t conjure instant Rapunzel locks and we totally understand that you have a schedule that can make Kendall Jenner feel like she’s not doing enough. But hair care and styling are still important, right? Simple modiﬁcations to things you already do (but probably just not do right) won’t add on to your minutes and might even save you from having to compromise your Schumacher skills while you multi-task your way to work. We’ve put together some great ‘in and out of shower’ hair tips, styling tricks, and things you really need to stop doing so that you aren’t frantically yanking off those tangled knots. STORY ANTARA BOSE

Swap hot with cold While warm water is perfect for soaking, it really doesn’t do much good to your hair. If you really can’t do without a little steam escaping from the shower, turn the tap to cold at least when you are rinsing off your conditioner and just before you step out. The cold water will seal the hair follicles and prevent hair fall.

Ponytail lift Why is it so hard to get a ponytail to just stay perky? Don’t let a loose, limp and low-hanging ponytail bring down your spirit. After tying a regular ponytail, turn the ponytail to bring it in front of your face and secure from beneath with a few sprayed bobby pins at a height from where you’d like your ponytail to fall. See, not all lifts are as complicated as a face lift.

Manage bangs Oily scalp making your bangs go ﬂat and no time for another shower? Simply tie the rest of your hair back, dilute just a wee bit of shampoo in water and work the lather on only the front part of the scalp. Rinse and dab the excess water off, style and dry to restore that bounce.

Read the labels When it comes to even junk food, we don’t hesitate to ﬂip to the ‘Nutritional Information’ to see what and how much we are downing, then why make it different for hair products. What we put on our head is what our hair absorbs and reacts to, very much like our body. Watch out for the sulphate content as this, while thoroughly cleansing, can also strip hair off natural oils making them dry. Opt for shampoos that are enriched with conditioners, especially natural ones.

Detangling in the shower It’s a bad idea! Especially if you bring your comb along and aren’t using any products to assist you in the process. Hair strands are most fragile when wet and can break easily. The safer option is using oodles of conditioner and ﬁnger-detangling very gently. Hair-clogged drains (followed by wails) – avoided!

Comb before a bath We bet our silky tresses you’ve been doing this the other way around. As much of a practice that it is to comb your hair after

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a shower, you’d be surprised with how less of tangles you really need to battle if you start with combing it before you head in for a bath. When interacting with water, hair strands tend to only entangle further if they’ve already started on the road to unruliness; and you really don’t want to get into the detangle spree then (refer to point 3)! Braid and iron Own a hair iron but can’t seem to ace even those simple waves? Worry not! Start with separating your locks evenly into smaller sections and braid tight. Bring out that flat iron and simply press on the braids. Not only does this make managing those locks easier, but is also a lot quicker and results in perfectly acquired beach waves. Tame flyaways with a sprayed toothbrush You can let your roommate gawk at you but nothing works better than a toothbrush sprayed with a little hairspray to tame frizzy hair. Though we may permit you to keep this brush in the washroom cabinet, please make sure you don’t get in the habit of interchanging your tooth-brushing-toothbrush with your hairbrushing-toothbrush. Honestly, that’s not even funny. Change to a more luxurious bedspread We’ll actually give you a reason apart from luxury to swap your cotton bed linen to something fancier. If not the entire set, swap your cotton pillow cases with vegan-made satin sheets (‘vegan’ because it’s a cheaper alternative and won’t make you feel like you’re lying on poor silkworms). The softness of the texture reduces the friction that would otherwise result from harsher fabrics, therefore smoothening frizzy hair and minimising static. Do a double ponytail Forget extensions and teased hair; to make hair look longer and more voluminous, tie two ponytails – one higher up and one slightly lower. The one below will be concealed by the one above and will make it look like you have longer, fuller locks. This trick works great for people with mid-length, slightly curly hair. Keep a serum-spray in hand If you need to soothe dry hair, opt for some leave-in serum and instead of rubbing it in, simply spritz. Start from the middle of your length, and work downwards. Spraying will ensure you don’t accidentally get too much in one spot and won’t leave your hands feeling grimy. Bedtime braids = Morning waves Don’t waste your precious morning hours with those curlers. If you have taken a shower before bedtime, braid loosely and let the night style your hair while you rest in sweet slumber. In the morning, just undo the braids, scrunch your hair with your fingers and spray on some holding spray to make your natural waves last longer. Alternatively, if you’ve skipped the shower, braid your hair real tight with ribbons and repeat the same procedure in the morning. Make sure not to comb your hair too harsh, especially if you have sleek, straight hair naturally. Invest in a good haircut It might take a few hours from your busy schedule but it’s truly worth the time. Getting a haircut that doesn’t need to be styled after every shower and (the best one) can be air-dried to its glorious self, is exactly what the busy woman of today needs. If your hair is thin, opting for cuts like layers or feathers can even give the illusion of more volume. Accessorise instead of style Bored of the same hairdo but lack styling skills? Bring in the accessories. Not only does it save your hair from the damaging effects of curlers, it’s way quicker too. Add some swanky, funshaped bobby pins or style with a bandana or head band on days when your hair isn’t feeling in the best of its bouncy spirit. Vitamins Sometimes all your hair needs is a little supplement boost. Ask your doctor to prescribe you some vitamin tablets that will aid hair growth. Clearly, the shortcut; because who has the time to analyse their diet, go grocery shopping and cook some healthy vegetables, right? — HiWeekend@timesofoman.com

Antara Bose is a model turned fashion and beauty consultant. A popular blogger, anchor, and voice over artist, she maintains a deep connection with the local fashion industry and is passionate about discovering and celebrating aspiring talent as well as promoting animal rights. For fashion updates with a side of humour and sarcasm follow Antara on instagram @ antarabose and on Facebook (Antara Bose)

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STORY SHRUTHI NAIR PHOTOS SHABIN E, SHUTTERSTOCK

There are three important steps to recovering from a disease or an ailment – identiﬁcation, treatment, and rehabilitation. But don’t we always stop at step two? It’s time to take a step forward.

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lessed are those who haven’t been in a painful accident or had to endure the physical or emotional pain of coping with a prolonged disease. While we might have met a number of patients and survivors who have recounted their ordeals with a forlorn melancholy in their eyes, there are many among them who could be having a hard time dealing with various issues ranging from post-traumatic stress, mental health problems, loss, or even old age. They might seem like they are in the right frame of mind and getting along with life, but are they? Recently, we heard about National Medical Services, Medical Rehabilitation Centre an organisation in Oman that deals with such patients and to learn more about what they do, we decided to pay them a visit. Nestled in an open area of Madinat Al Ilam, National Medical Services, Medical and Rehabilitation Centre’s, main gate opens to four villas — four warm and welcoming homes. I walked straight through the door in front of me and found a few men sitting on a sofa and chatting. One of them, who was on a wheelchair, came up to me and said that he worked there and while we waited for the right person to acquaint us with the place we started talking to him and he explained how he was once a patient and now works as a receptionist there. I was soon asked to go to the 4th villa where I met Merlyn, the manager, who explained all about the services they provide.

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National Medical Services, Medical and Rehabilitation Centre Muscat, is a facility that provides specialised noninvasive rehabilitation services including medical consultations, nursing care, nutrition services, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and more to children, adults, and senior citizens in an environment that is more like a home than a hospital. The patients, called guests or visitors here, can spend some quality time recovering from their diseases and its side effects comfortably by taking their own time. The centre has various facilities ranging from private rooms, gyms, speech therapy, and medication rooms which the guests can use depending on their needs. The 32 member team including doctors, nurses, managers, and helpers make sure that the guests feel very much at home and realise that what they need more than anything is to feel that there are people around who care and to instil the strength and willingness to ﬁght. They also provide a range of aids including customised prosthetics, wheelchairs, and special footwear that the guests can buy or use. Apart from palliative care for the elderly, National Medical Services, also serves as a day care for older men and women who need to be taken care of. It is extremely pleasing to see that even today, in the so-called modern age, there are people looking after their old parents, grandparents, and in-laws. However, there are times when they feel stranded and bound especially when they have to travel. At such times, a homecare centre like this comes to the rescue where it happily takes in guests and keeps them for days, weeks, or even months. The guests are provided with therapy sessions, medical consultations, accommodation, and food but most importantly, as Meryl points out, they are encouraged to come out of their rooms and interact with fellow visitors and guests of their own age, especially in the evening at the outdoor Majlis where they can converse freely under the stars. Such rehabilitation centres are a necessity in today’s society in order to help manage one’s emotional and social needs. It is also necessary for the caregivers to have a better understanding of taking care of those who have undergone treatment and require optimum after care or just the elderly whose physical capabilities are diminishing by the day due to age. However, it is the ﬂexibility of this facility that makes it more attractive. People of any age group, recovering from any disease can avail the services on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. They can either be there with a family member or be dropped there alone, can go as visitors for a few hours or choose to stay as guests. The homecare provides the best of both worlds, where the atmosphere is homely and at the same time you have easy access to medical staff and facilities. As an industry, rehabilitation and healthcare services is an extremely essential segment of the society. They are in high demand and could help in shaping trends, mentality, and approach towards healthcare in a country. — shruthi@timesofoman.com

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JAB HARRY MET SEJAL Bollywood film lovers were waiting for this release from months and now it is here. Harry Met Sejal, the most talked about film in recent times from ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is an Indian romantic comedy. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles, this film is a story about two entirely different individuals, Harry and Sejal, and their chance meeting in Europe over a lost engagement ring. While Harry is a tour guide who takes tourists to different destinations but is lost in his own life, Sejal is a traveller and both find love and the true meaning of life through different experiences. Viewers who have seen the lead pair cast together earlier thrice are looking forward to this fresh release. The film has been shot in different parts of Europe including Amsterdam, Prague, Lisbon, Vienna, and Budapest and had been in news for quite some time now through trailers and song releases in social media. Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Evelyn Sharma Running At: City Cinemas, Vox Oman, Al Bhaja Cinema

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CHILDREN’S MOVIES WITH LIFE LESSONS

With stars like Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brittany Murphy, Elijah Wood, and Robin Williams, Happy Feet is a computer-animated musical family comedy ﬁlm released in 2006 with a sequel released in 2011. The ﬁlm is about a baby penguin called Mumble who cannot sing but is a great dancer and how he struggles in the community that he belongs too. It teaches to believe in yourself, and to always have determination.

Starring Louis C.K., Steve Coogan, Ellie Kemper and Kevin Hart, The Secret Life of Pets is a story of Max, a terrier, whose life changes completely when his owner brings home a giant and unruly canine called Duke. The ﬁlm teaches children the importance of pet ownership and how important it is to forgive in life.

Finding Dory is a story of Dory who got separated from her parents due to her poor memory. Later with the help of Marlin and Nemo, she sets out to ﬁnd her parents. The main voiceovers were of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, and Diane Keaton. The ﬁlm gives an important lesson on family values, friendship, and unconditional love.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe sees four children crossing through to another world via a magical wardrobe which gives them access to a cold, icy world called Narnia. Directed by Andrew Adamson this ﬁlm is based on the book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis. One of the most important moral lesson to learn from this ﬁlm is the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Honey I Shrunk The Kids starring Rick Moranis and Marcia Strassman is a story of an eccentric scientist who leaves his shrinking machine unattended and how his two teenagers and the neighbouring children accidentally shrink themselves. Full of fun this family ﬁlm shows how to get on despite having differences. Also get some lessons in love and courtesy through this ﬁlm.

Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book has always been a favourite and the recent one from the Disney’s with voiceovers from Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, and Christopher Walken is a story of a panther called Bagheera, a bear called Baloo, and a “man-cub” known as Mowgli living in the jungle. The ﬁlm focuses on important life lessons on friendship and teamwork.

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RESIDENT EVIL: VENDETTA Soldiers battle hordes of zombies. Cast: Kevin Dorman, Matthew Mercer and Erin CahillMukhametov

SEVEN SISTERS A story on a set of identical septuplets Cast: Noomi Rapace, Willem Dafoe and Glenn Close

ATTRACTION A Russian science-ﬁction drama ﬁlm. Cast: Irina Starshenbaum, Alexander Petrov

WIND RIVER An FBI agent teams up with a game tracker. Cast: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen

BEGUILED An American ﬁlm based on a novel. Cast: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Dunst

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The grand opening of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant was held recently at the Muscat City Centre. - Photos by Purushothaman K.

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Travel Point will continue to place the Box of Hope at the Travel Point LLC office in Qurum. The next donation is scheduled to take place just before Eid Al Adha in the ďŹ rst week of September 2017.

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Oman Sail eye the podium and a place in the Tour de France à la Voile super-ﬁnal in Nice.

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HOW TO PLAY Fill empty cells with the numbers 1 to 9, so that each number appears once in each row, column, and area.

Level | Easy

8 5

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1 9

Level | Moderate

5 4

8 6

8 9

2 5

6 4

6 8

8 8

1 1

8 7

Level | Difficult

6 8 5

1 7

5 7

2 4

4 5

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