Aug 6, 2010 ... Mera Bharat Mahan contest by Kasaragod District. Pravasi Association Bahrain,
6.30pm, South Park. Restaurant's Priyadarshini Hall, Manama.
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Gulf Daily News Friday, 6th August 2010
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EATHER REPORT
TODAY: Hot and humid with some cloud Warning: Nil Wind: Northerly to northeasterly 5 to 10kt reaching 10 to 15kt at times Warning: Nil Sea State: 1 to 3ft Sunrise: 5.07am Sunset: 6.20pm Moonrise: 12.47am Moonset: 3.05pm Temperature: Max 39°C Min 32°C Humidity: Max 80% Min 40% Mina Salman tides: High at 1.23pm and low at 6.53am Actual values recorded yesterday: Temperature: Max 39°C Min 32°C Humidity: Max 78% Min 26% Gulf temperatures: Kuwait 45°C Riyadh 44°C Doha 37°C Abu Dhabi 44°C Muscat 37°C *Met. Office: 17321175/74 Weatherline: 17236236 Min Max Amsterdam 15 19 Athens 23 34 Atlanta 23 36 Auckland 13 16 Baghdad 26 45 Basra 30 45 Bangkok 24 33 Barbados 24 31 Barcelona 20 27 Beijing 23 26 Beirut 27 33 Belgrade 18 25 Berlin 12 23 Boston 23 33 Brisbane 7 21 Brussels 13 21 Buenos Aires 4 10 Cairo 26 37 Calgary 9 22 Caracas 25 32 Chicago 21 27 Colombo 27 30 Copenhagen 10 21 Dhahran 31 43 Dhaka 28 33 Dubai 36 45 Dublin 10 18 Frankfurt 12 24 Geneva 11 25 Guatemala 17 24 Hanoi 27 32 Harare 10 21 Havana 23 32 Helsinki 17 28 Hong Kong 28 34 Honolulu 22 30 Islamabad 25 35 Istanbul 25 33 Jakarta 24 31 Johannesburg 5 19 Kabul 17 21 Kuala Lumpur 23 34 Kuwait 32 43 La Paz -7 16 Lisbon 19 34 London 13 20 Los Angeles 16 26 Madrid 17 33 Manila 25 31 Mecca 31 43 Melbourne 7 13 Mexico City 14 24 Miami 25 33 Montreal 21 28 Moscow 23 37 Nairobi 11 24 New Delhi 27 33 New York 23 32 Osaka 27 35 Oslo 9 20 Panama 24 31 Paris 16 22 Perth 6 24 Prague 10 22 Rio de Janeiro 19 22 Rome 21 30 San Francisco 12 18 Santiago -2 12 Seoul 23 32 Singapore 24 30 Sofia 19 28 Stockholm 14 19 Sydney 8 18 Taipei 27 36 Tehran 22 32 Tokyo 27 32 Turin 15 27 Toronto 20 29 Tunis 23 32 Valletta 22 30 Vancouver 16 25 Vienna 15 24 Warsaw 16 21 Washington 25 34 Zurich 9 22 CODE: Cl=cloudy, C=clear, R=rain, S=snow
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CHEMISTS 24-hour chemists: Jaffer Pharmacy: 18, Tarfah bin Al Abid Avenue, Manama 319. Tel: 17291039. Awal Pharmacy: 30, Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901. Tel: 17772023. Al Muwasaa Pharmacy: 38, Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Avenue, Muharraq 205. Tel: 17335666. Al Maraya Pharmacy: 379 Amman Avenue, Tubli 705. Tel: 17784029. Al Rahma Pharmacy: 12 Souk Abu Dhar Alghafari, Isa Town 814. Tel: 17687117. National Pharmacy: Blg. 2058, Road 4563, Sanad 745. Tel: 17620208. Nasser Pharmacy: 63-B, Qadisiya Avenue, Manama 332. Tel: 17740900. Hamad Town Pharmacy: 225 Souk Waqf, Hamad Town 1203. Tel: 17410114. Majeed Jaffar Pharmacy: Building 233, Avenue 57, Muharraq 203. Tel: 17331168. Al Hilal Pharmacy: Shop No. 649B, Road 1511, Muharraq. Tel: 17341700. Vet Services 24-hours 39481208.
PRAYER TIMES Noon (Dhohr) 11.44am, Afternoon (Asr) 3.13pm, Sunset (Maghrib) 6.22pm, Nightfall (Ishaa) 7.52pm and Dawn (Fajr) 4.20am tomorrow. Today is the 25th day of Shaban, 1431, in the Islamic calendar. *Provided by the Islamic Affairs Ministry.
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Guitarists tune up for contest finale at Z Club, 10pm onwards. Contact 36867071, 39087765 or the club on 17814777 for details.
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Performance by Brighton-based DJ Vince Frimpong at Cocoon Lounge, Juffair. Entry is free for women and BD5 for men. Doors open 5pm. Contact 36500114 or visit .
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Mera Bharat Mahan contest by Kasaragod District Pravasi Association Bahrain, 6.30pm, South Park Restaurant’s Priyadarshini Hall, Manama. Entry free. Call 39753131.
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TOURIST AND LEISURE ATTRACTIONS I
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Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, 10am-9pm. Tickets BD14 for people above 1.2m and BD5 for others. Contact 17845100 or visit www.lpodwaterpark.com.
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Wahooo! water park, 11am-9pm, Bahrain City Centre mall, Seef. Entry BD9.5 for people above 1.2m and BD6 for others. BD3 for children under three years. Contact 17173000 or visit for weekly schedule.
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Trips to Al Dar Islands. 10am-6pm. Sea taxi from Sitra fishermen’s port. Pearl collecting, fishing trips, island tours, dolphin watch. ID required. Contact 17704600.
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Dolphin safaris, 10am-3.30pm, Jarada Island excursions and private charters departing from Marina Club, Manama. Contact Island Tours on 17294439 or 39461333.
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Bahrain National Museum, Manama, 8am-8pm. Entry 500 fils. Contact 17298777.
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Al Areen Wildlife Park, 2pm-4pm. Tour fees BD1 adults, 500 fils children. Contact 17845444.
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Barbar Temple, off Budaiya Highway, visit any time of day.
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Al Jasra House (Beit Al Jasra), towards King Fahad Causeway, 3pm-6pm. Contact 17611454.
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King Fahad Causeway service facility area includes an elevated restaurant, cost per vehicle BD2.
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Full and half-day tours of Bahrain, 8am onwards. Contact 36654246 or 77080111 or e-mail aradous.tours@gmail.com.
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Exhibition highlighting Bahrain’s cultural heritage by Bahraini artist Rashid Al Oraifi, 10am-10pm, Moda Mall, Bahrain World Trade Centre. Entry free.
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Art exhibitions, workshops, film screenings and artist talks, Al Riwaq Art Space, 5pm-9pm, Adliya. Contact 17717441, visit www.alriwaqartspace.com or email info@alriwaqartspace.com.
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Convex: A New Perspective art exhibition by artist Rashid Al Khalifa, 10am-8pm, Bahrain National Museum, Manama. Entry free.
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Acrylic painting classes for adults, 6pm-8pm, L’Atelier Art Lounge, Country Mall, Budaiya. Contact 17599030.
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Contemporary Indian art exhibition, 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm, Saya Art Gallery, Exhibition Avenue. Contact 17746909.
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Morning and evening art classes by appointment, private gallery, Jasra. Contact 39922642 or e-mail Marianne@pasmansdesign.com.
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Saudi artist Faisal Samra’s private gallery, House 64, Road 4102, Block 341, Juffair. Open to the public by appointment. Contact Mr Samra on 39645994 or e-mail szsamra1@batelco.com.bh.
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Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) Thrift Shop, 6 Busheiri Gardens, near Budaiya, 9am-noon. Contact 17593479.
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Mohammed Bin Faris Music House, Muharraq. 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Contact 17322549 or 36619038.
SPORT, FITNESS AND WELL-BEING I
Instant executive stress reduction programme, 9am1pm and 5pm-9pm, Inner Xcellence, Gudaibiya. Contact 38800265 or e-mail info@innerxcellence.com.
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Free Shotokan karate training with resident sixth dan black belt instructor and advanced adult train-
Shows at 1.45pm, 5.45pm and 9.45pm Starring: Ramez Galal, Maged Al Kedwani and Lameeta Frangieh
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Undisputed III: Redemption (15) (Action) Shows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and SEEF (II) (EAST SIDE): 10 Screens midnight Shows at (VIP I) 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm 1) The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (15+) (Comedy) and 11pm Shows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm, 5.45pm, Starring: Scott Adkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins and 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.45pm Mark Ivanir Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames and David The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (15+) (Comedy) Koechner Shows at 11.45am, 1.45pm, 3.45pm, 5.45pm, 2) The Last Airbender (PG 13) (Action/ Adventure) 7.45pm, 9.45pm and 11.45pm Shows at 11.45am, 2pm, 4.15pm, 6.30pm, 8.45pm Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames and David and 11pm Koechner Starring: Noah Ringer, Nocola Peltz and Jackson Aisha (Hindi/ Comedy/ Romantic) Rathbone Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and 3) Inception (15) (Action/ Thriller) 11.30pm Shows at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, 8.30pm and Starring: Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol and Arunoday 11.30pm Singh Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard and The Last Airbender (PG 13) (Action/ Adventure) Ellen Page Shows at (3D) 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 4) Toy Story 3 (G) (Animation/ Adventure/ 3D) 9.30pm and 11.45pm Shows at 12.45pm, 5pm and 9.15pm Starring: Noah Ringer, Nocola Peltz and Jackson Shows at (3D) 10.45am, 3pm, 7.15pm and 11.30pm Rathbone 5) Killers (15) (Action/ Adventure/ Comedy) Inception (15) (Action/ Thriller) Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 5.15pm and 10pm Shows at noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl and Tom Shows at (VIP II) 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pm Selleck Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard and 6) Despicable Me (G) (Animation/ Comedy/ Ellen Page Adventure/ 3D) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG 13) (Action/ Shows at 10.45am, 3pm, 7.15pm and 11.30pm Adventure/ Comedy) Shows at (3D) 1pm, 5.15pm and 9.30pm Shows at 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm, 5.15pm, 7)Furry Vengeance (PG) (Comedy/ Family) 7.30pm, 9.45pm and midnight Shows at 1pm, 5.15pm and 9.30pm HOTLINES Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Teresa Palmer For enquiries about Starring: Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields and Ken Jeong Toy Story 3 (G) (Animation/ Adventure/ Bahrain Cinema 8)Robin Hood (15) (Action/ Adventure) 3D) Company’s theatres Shows at 2.30pm, 7.15pm and midnight Shows at 11.15am, 3.45pm and 8.15pm 17864666 Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Shows at (3D) noon, 2.15pm, 4.30pm, Mark Strong Dana Complex: 6.45pm, 9pm and 11.15pm 9)Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (15) (Thriller/ 17558558 13) (Action/ Adventure) Romantic) Shows at 10.45am, 3pm, 7.15pm and Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm, 8.30pm 11.30pm and 11pm Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and Ben Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Tylor Kingsley Lautner 10) Khatta Meetha (Hindi/ Comedy) Killers (15) (Action/ Adventure/ Comedy) Shows at 12.30pm, 3.15pm, 6pm, 8.45pm and Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 11.30pm 7.30pm, 9.30pm and 11.30pm Starring: Akshay Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Rajpal Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl and Tom Yadav and Johny Lever Selleck Despicable Me (G) (Animation/ Comedy/ 11) The Haunting in Connecticut (15+) (Horror) Shows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and Adventure/ 3D) midnight Shows at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, Starring: Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner and Elias 6.30pm, 8.30pm and 10.30pm Koteas Shows at (3D) 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 12) Had Same’e Haga (15) (Comedy) 7.30pm, 9.30pm and 11.30pm Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, StreetDance (15) (Teens/ Musical) 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm Shows at 11.15am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Starring: Ramez Galal, Maged Al Kedwani and 7.15pm, 9.15pm and 11.15pm Lameeta Frangieh Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Eleanor Bron and Patrick Baladi SEEF (I) (WEST SIDE): 6 screens Furry Vengeance (PG) (Comedy/ Family) Shows at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 1) Undisputed III: Redemption (15) (Action) 11pm Shows at noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and Starring: Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields and Ken midnight Jeong Starring: Scott Adkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins and Robin Hood (15) (Action/ Adventure) Mark Ivanir Shows at 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 6.15pm, 9pm and 2) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG 13) (Action/ 11.45pm Adventure/ Comedy) Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Mark Shows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm Strong and 11.45pm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG 13) Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Teresa (Action/ Adventure) Palmer Shows at 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 5pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm 3) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (15) (Thriller/ and 11.45pm Romantic) Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and Ben Shows at 10.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm, 8.30pm and Kingsley 11pm Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (Hindi/ Thriller) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Tylor Shows at 10.45am, 1.15pm, 3.45pm, 6.15pm, Lautner 8.45pm and 11.15pm 4) Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (Hindi/ Thriller) Starring: Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Shows at 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 6.30pm, 9pm and Ranaut 11.30pm The Haunting in Connecticut (15+) (Horror) Starring: Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Shows at 11.45am, 3.45pm, 7.45pm and 11.45pm Ranaut Starring: Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner and Elias 5) Amir El Behar (PG) (Comedy) Koteas Shows at noon, 2.15pm, 4.30pm, 6.45pm, 9pm and Shrek Forever After (G) (Animation/ Adventure/ 11.15pm Comedy) Starring: Mohd Henade, Shireen Adel and Luthfi Shows at 1.30pm, 6pm and 10.30pm Labeeb Had Same’e Haga (15) (Comedy) 6) Maatook Fe Bangkok (PG) (Comedy)
ing, 9am, Bahrain Karate-Do Academey, Futureshape, Garden City, Budaiya. Contact 36657059.
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Step and abs classes, 10am, Regency Health Club, InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Manama. LBT, 1.30pm, pilates, 7pm. Contact 17208355.
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Adults advanced Karate Kata classes, 9am, Japan Karate Association, Shakhura. Instructors only class, 10am. Contact 39449628 or 39103622.
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Pool and snooker coaching, 12.30pm-midnight. Contact 39778367 for location.
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Women’s fitness training classes, 10am, 2pm and 7pm, Yahoo Health Club, Middle East Hotel, Manama. Men’s bodybuilding and fitness, 5amnoon and 2pm-11pm. Contact 39079142 or 17251777.
Chess training for players aged 10 to 16 years, 10am-noon, 4pm to 6pm, private residence, Hoora. Contact 39980109.
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Acupuncture, Medical Tuina (massage), Reflexology, Cupping, GuaSha, The Chinese Medical Clinic, Bahrain Wellness Resort, Janabiya, 9am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. Contact 17795823, 17795961 or 39728383.
Free meditation session, 6pm-6.30pm, Nature’s Touch, Manama. All welcome. Contact 39155453.
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation course, 10am, Karnataka
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