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MARKETPLACEMAR | 7 HEALTH | 10 BOLLYWOOD | 11 BlueB Salon unveils Parkinson’s begins Hrithik didn’t want anothanotherer AAignerigne & Sabah Arbilli in gut cells: remake after ‘Knightht and and tie-up Study Day’: Siddharth Email: [email protected]

Corner shops, markets and street traders are still the traditional way most Senegalese do their shopping, but micro- businesses are turning to digital means of tracking clients in the west African nation’s informal economy. P | 4-5 GOING DIGITAL

03 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 CAMPUS

Rajagiri School organises closing ceremony of Environment Week

he students of Grade 1 and 2 organised a color- ful function to mark the closing of Environment Week at Rajagiri. Apart Tfrom excellent speeches by Akshit Sumesh of 2B and Tanish of 1 D, students of 2 D presented a skit to highlight the importance of trees in nature and our responsibility to protect them in order to save life. Their slogan ‘stand for what you stand on’ helped them carry the message home.

Qatar-Finland International School holds end of year celebrations he Qatar-Finland Interna- got to see strongmen, lions and hula one final encore before parading speech to thunderous applause. It tional School held their hoops. For the final circus act, the the hall to earn their well-deserved was a tough act to follow but Mr Tannual end of year celebra- stage exploded with colour as rib- standing ovation. Repo gave a final speech to all those tions on June 15. The grade 2 and 4 bon dancers, magicians and clowns Cuteness was provided by the assembled. The teachers wanted choir and the teacher’s band stole the limelight. school’s philosophical grade 0s. In their own share of the spotlight and opened the ceremony with a rous- The importance of Arabic in our what has become a yearly tradition, gave a performance of traditional ing rendition of ‘the Circus is school curriculum was highlighted the grade 6 students were given Finnish instrumental music to coming to town’. in a touching scene, showing a roses by their grade 0 friends to round off the day. Students were shown the young apprentice learning how to mark their graduation into the The Finnish educational system importance of practicing skills tame a lion with his Arabic speak- upper school. They then contem- is regarded as one of the best in the through a scene with the world’s ing master. plated their future years with an world. Qatar-Finland International saddest clown who desperately The lion theme continued as adorable version of ‘Que Sera, Sera’. School offers the best educational wanted to join the circus. The audi- Grade 4 showed their incredible One of the school’s shining stars, practices from Finland and a Finn- ence was then treated to an array choreography skills with a dance Jyry, spoke very little English when ish curriculum in English. From this of acrobats, jugglers and tightrope routine set to Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’. he started last year. He gave a won- September, the school will teach walkers. If that wasn’t enough, we The stars of the show performed derful, articulate and confident students from Grade 0-Grade 8. 04 COVER STORY MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 Senegal’s corner shops go digital

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orner shops, markets and street traders are still the traditional way most Senegalese do their shopping, but micro- Cbusinesses are turning to digital means of tracking clients in the west African nation’s informal economy. Amadou Bawol Bah, like many owners of the corner “boutiques” in Senegal, used to have a large ledger he filled in each day with purchases and credit offered to his customers. “One day I was filling in some details and some cooking oil tipped onto the ledger,” he recalled of the moment in 2015 that wiped out years of careful bookkeeping. Bawol Bah’s disaster became the inspiration for a locally- designed app called “Weebi”, meaning “easy” in the local Pulaar language, and the trader hasn’t looked back since downloading it. start-up with two other Senegalese Around half of Senegal’s regis- the end of the month. “Weebi simplifies sales and my and a Frenchman. tered businesses are one-man In the case of accidents like invoices. The tablet and smart- A micro-printer for receipts traders like Bawol Bah, according Bawol Bah’s, the app comes with phone replaces the notebook and completes the mix, Sene added. to government statistics, and oper- confidential backup for each user, pen,” explained Weebi’s co-founder ate at thin margins with clients according to Weebi, so data remains Cheikh Sene, who began his App ambitions often reliant on credit paid back at safe in case of loss or damage to a device. After winning a prize for digital innovation at the Africa-France summit held in Bamako in January, Weebi’s ambitions are growing in the capital. Although just 40 users so far have the app, which is a standalone download or can be bought for 118,000 FCFA ($200) preloaded onto a tablet, 300 clients have shown an interest in the product in the Dakar area. Marieme Assietou Diagne, who manages a health food delivery business, says she has gained “more free time and better sales” since using the software. “It helps us to follow clients — who are the regulars, the number of orders, and how many meals we are selling per day,” she said. “We can reward loyal customers at the end of the month.” 05 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 COVER STORY

Overcoming illiteracy to run it all day are prohibitive for informal sector to manage their simpler and more accurate. Other small business owners most, and training in accountancy work more effectively, and gives Pricing is also flexible for cli- have begun using “Somtou”, a con- programmes or software such as them more precise estimates of ents without much upfront cash. sole launched in May with an Microsoft Excel hard to come by income, revenue and clients,” Bou- “Some will pay 13,000 FCFA interface specifically designed for without paying for classes. lou said. That can empower them ($22) per month for two years, or Senegal’s majority illiterate popu- With sturdy casing and bright to better bargain wholesale costs 500 FCFA (85 US cents) a day for lation that works with icons and graphics, Somtou is aimed squarely and promotions, making businesses two years,” Boulou explained, as the voice commands. at market traders and small busi- more effective, he added, while fil- single payment of 275,000 FCFA The upstart costs of buying a nesses, said its Cameroonian creator ing of tax returns and other was prohibitive for many — and he laptop and the electricity required Ted Boulou. “It allows those in the government documents became has taken 100 orders. 06 MARKETPLACE MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017

Alfardan Sports Motors honours staff with Iftar

lfardan Sports Motors, the official dealer of Ferrari and Maserati in Qatar, hosted an exclusive Iftar gathering for its staff at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, in line with the Aspirit of giving that marks the holy month of Ramadan. The dealership brought together staff mem- bers from various departments including workers and technicians of the after-sales serv- ice centre for a team appreciation Iftar gathering at the luxury hotel’s palatial Ramadan tent. Attendees took this opportunity to enrich their ties by understanding the important role that each one plays in the organisation to achieve a unified goal of service excellence and cus- tomer satisfaction. The event reflected the sincere efforts towards building the brand. Our Motors. camaraderie between employees, regardless success stems from our people. We are grateful Alfardan Sports Motors continuously strives of their diverse roles, as they bonded over the for their hard work and dedication, and hope to to deliver automotive excellence standards to traditional flavours of the festive occasion. bring a smile on their faces by recognising their Qatar for both Maserati and Ferrari. Apart from “The Holy Month of Ramadan inspires us to support and respect for the values of work in every introducing world-class products and services, think beyond ourselves. Alfardan Sports Motors possible way. We wish our staff a prosperous the dealership is committed towards social is pleased to host a private Iftar for our staff as Ramadan,” said Charly Dagher, General Manager responsibility by organising year-round activ- we focus on honouring and appreciating their of Ferrari and Maserati Qatar at Alfardan Sports ities for its staff and the community. Holiday Villa Doha holds thanksgiving Suhoor

n celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan With the Southeast Asian serene ambiance of management interacted with the travel trade, and the coming 8th anniversary of Holiday the Emerald Ballroom, the gathering brought a corporate clients, media, embassies and part- IVilla Hotel & Residence Doha, the manage- fusion of Asian Ramadan experience and inter- ners to thank them for their unwavering support ment recently hosted a thanksgiving Suhoor for national dining to its delighted guests. and the attendees were thrilled with a gastro- its clients, partners, suppliers and the media. General Manager Joey Chen and the nomic fair of unforgettable fine mix of signature delicacies. The buffet offered a mouthwatering array of Asian, Arabic, Indian, Oriental and West- ern cuisines. The evening was filled with bursting flavours of delightful treats and good conversations. Chen said, “Ramadan has always given us the opportunity to share our banquets with the people who have supported Holiday Villa Doha all these years and this suhoor enabled us to thank them for always believing in our services. The management and the staff are pleased and grateful to our partners for being part of the hotel’s each and every milestone.” Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence Doha offers 357 lavishly designed hotel rooms and 396 fully furnished serviced apartments. Guest highly commendable and delectable featured dishes during the event are served daily for Iftar and Suhoor from sunset to 2:00am at the Lagenda International Restaurant located at the ground floor of the hotel. For reservations and inquir- ies, call + 974 4408 4220/4230 or email Holiday Villa Doha GM with distinguished ambassadors who attended the Suhoor event. [email protected]. Visit www. holidayvilladoha.com 07 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 MARKETPLACE / COMMUNITY Blue Salon unveils Aigner & Sabah Arbilli tie-up

ollowing the success of the first instal- ment of Blue Salon’s Fashion Meets Art partnership, AIGNER is collaborating with Blue Salon and the famous Iraq- British artist Sabah Arbilli for a Fconsecutive year. Arbilli creates exceptional ‘Painted Artworks’ on AIGNER’s It Bags, adding a new life to the pieces. Renowned for the use of modern and Arabic calligraphy, Sabah Arbi- lli uses various techniques and silhouettes of Arabic letters to create unique pieces for a per- sonal approach to fashion. This year’s theme is ‘Beyond the Norms of Luxury’ and AIGNER held a VIP event on 13th at Blue Salon, where Guests were given the chance to schedule private consultations with the art- ist to personalize their AIGNER bag. Among the attendees was a number of well-known influ- encers and bloggers in attendance, as well as, the esteemed members of the press. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula Mannai Corporation hosts Iftar for staff

annai Corporation held the traditional Iftar for all its employees. Several members of the manage- Mment team attended the Iftar along with employees from the various Mannai Group of companies. The annual Iftar reception is an occasion to acknowledge the contribution of all the employees. Alekh Grewal, Man- nai Corporation Group CEO and Director, said, “This annual tradition of Iftar serves as an informal setting to establish better relations socially among our company employees and management while practicing the spirit of sharing and solidarity.”

Indian Cultural Centre conducts community Iftar

ndian Cultural Centre (ICC) con- Discipline officer at Al Faza Police, ducted Iftar for the community Lt Jassim Muhammed Al Ansari and Ileaders, heads of affiliated organ- Warrant Officer Abdul Muhsin Al isations, embassy officials and Ruwaily from Traffic department, representatives from the Ministry of Warrant officer Ali Hassan Al Kurbi Interior. The Iftar was attended by from civil defense and Faisal Al the Indian Ambassador P Kumaran, Hudawi from Public Relations ICC President Milan Arun, President department. of Indian Community Benevolent Ambassador P Kumaran during Forum Davis Edukulathur, President his addressed mentioned that the of Indian Business and Profession- message of Ramadan is applicable als Network K M Varghese, Indian to all community and the values Sports Center President Nilangshu such as piety, charity, etc needs to addressed the gathering. Ziad welcomed the gathering and ICC Dey. The Ministry of Interior was be inculcated by all in their life. ICC Ahmed Azadi gave a special Ram- Head of Premises Niyaz Ahmed pro- represented by Lt. Ibrahim President Milan Arun, Warrant adan message for the gathering. ICC posed vote of thanks and led people Muhammed Abdul Azees Al Bin Ali, Officer Abdul Muhsin Al Ruwaily General Secretary Juttas Paul for prayers. 08 FOOD MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017

Avocado key lime pie

Kristen Hartke preferably overnight. Finely grated lime zest and/or blender. Puree until smooth and The Washington Post thin lime wheels, for garnish silky. Transfer the mixture to the Ingredients (optional) chilled crust, then use an offset For the crust spatula to spread it smooth and he natural creaminess of 2 cups finely ground graham Steps evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at avocado provides the cracker crumbs (from about 10 For the crust: Preheat the oven least 2 hours, and preferably over- perfect texture for this squares) to 350 degrees. night, before serving. tart pie filling, with the 1/4 cup sugar Combine the graham cracker added bonus that it Scant 1/4 teaspoon sea salt crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium Garnish with whipped cream Trequires no stovetop cooking. 2/3 cup coconut oil (liquefied) bowl. Add the oil or melted butter and the lime zest and thin lime If you can’t find Key limes, you or unsalted butter, melted and stir until the crumbs are evenly wheels, if using. can substitute regular limes or even For the filling coated, with the consistency of wet use bottled Key lime juice — just Flesh of 2 ripe Hass avocados, sand. Nutrition: Per serving (based don’t forget the fresh lime zest. smashed (2 cups; may use fresh or Use a spoon or the underside of on 8, using coconut oil in the crust): frozen/defrosted) a measuring cup to press the mix- 410 calories, 3 g protein, 34 g car- 6 to 8 servings (makes one 4 teaspoons finely grated zest ture evenly into the bottom and up bohydrates, 30 g fat, 22 g saturated 9-inch pie) and the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, Bake fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 280 mg 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh (middle rack) for about 10 minutes, sodium, 4 g dietary fiber, 16 g sugar Make Ahead: The baked, cooled juice (from about 5 Key limes) until lightly browned. Transfer to a crust needs to be refrigerated for 1 1/2 cup sweetened condensed wire rack to cool for 15 minutes, Nutrition: Per serving (based hour before using. It can be tightly coconut milk then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until on 8, using butter in the crust): 380 wrapped in its dish and frozen for 1 teaspoon vanilla extract well chilled. calories, 3 g protein, 34 g carbohy- up to 2 weeks. Defrost before using. Pinch salt For the filling: Combine the avo- drates, 27 g fat, 14 g saturated fat, The assembled pie needs to be Whipped cream, for garnish cado, lime zest and juice, condensed 40 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, refrigerated for at least 2 hours, and (optional) milk, vanilla extract and salt in a 4 g dietary fiber, 16 g sugar. 09 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 FOOD

Joe Yonan The Washington Post

erve on buns, with your Sfavorite accompaniments. 18 servings

Make Ahead: The uncooked burger mixture can be refriger- ated for up to 1 week. The formed, baked patties can be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 1 year; reheat them in the microwave or pan-fry them.

Ingredients 7 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped (4 cups) 2 pounds white or cremini mushrooms 4 cups cooked black (prefera- bly) or brown rice (use vegetable Vegan burgers broth homemade or store-bought, not water) 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup ketchup Rinse the mushrooms and use thoroughly — as you can.) pan (working in batches, as 3 tablespoons white miso dish towels to dry them thoroughly. The mixture will very quickly needed) and cook until the under- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil Trim and coarsely chop them, then change texture and become sides are dark brown and crispy, 4 2 teaspoons freshly ground transfer to a food processor. Puree, stretchy. If the mixture seems too to 5 minutes. Flip them carefully black pepper working in batches, and add them wet and not stretchy enough, and repeat. 1 teaspoon dried thyme to the onions as you work. sprinkle on a more wheat gluten, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Preheat the oven to 350 1/4 cup at a time, and knead it in NOTE: In testing, we found 3 to 3 1/2 cups vital wheat degrees. until the desired texture is that the burgers held better gluten Add the rice, soy sauce, tomato achieved. together when baked first, then paste, ketchup, white miso, dried Use a heaping 1/2 cup of the pan-fried, but you can skip the Steps basil, pepper, thyme and liquid mixture to form patties about 1/2 pan-frying step for the burgers you Heat a large skillet over smoke to the mixing bowl, blend- inch thick, arranging them on bak- want to make immediately, then medium heat, then add 4 table- ing them in thoroughly with your ing sheets as you work. Bake until bake the remainder before refrig- spoons of the oil. Once the oil clean hands. they firm up slightly, about 20 erating or freezing for another shimmers, add the onions and Sprinkle the wheat gluten minutes. time. cook, stirring frequently, until sof- evenly over the mix. Immediately tened and well browned, 15 to 20 and vigorously work in the gluten, Set your skillet over medium- Nutrition: Per burger: 260 cal- minutes. Transfer the onions to a again using your hands. (Gluten high heat, then add the remaining ories, 18 g protein, 33 g large mixing bowl. Wipe out the starts to set up almost instantly 3 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated skillet but no need to wash it; you’ll when it comes into contact with shimmers, use a spatula to gently fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 350 mg be using it again soon. moisture, so work as fast — and as transfer three or four patties to the sodium, 3 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugar. 10 HEALTH MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017

Chemicals found in detergents & shampoos linked to birth defects

arents’ exposure to chemicals These are used as common often used as disinfectants ingredients in cleaners and disin- Pand preservatives in house- fectants, hand wipes, food hold and personal products such as preservatives, swimming pool detergents, shampoos and condi- treatments, laundry products, tioners may be associated with birth shampoos, conditioners, eye drops defects in children, researchers and other personal care products. have warned. Exposure to these chemicals The study, conducted on both also resulted in birth defects same mice and rats, showed that the as the defects as found in humans chemicals — known as quaternary — spina bifida and anencephaly. ammonium compounds or “quats” In addition, mice and rats did — can lead to birth defects of the not even need to be dosed with the brain, spine or spinal cord. chemicals to see the effect, but sim- “These chemicals are regularly ply using quat-based cleaners in the used in the home, hospitals, public same room as the mice was enough spaces and swimming pools,” said to cause birth defects. “We also Terry Hrubec, Associate Professor parent was exposed,” Hrubec added. chloride. observed increased birth defects in at the Edward Via College of Oste- For the study, detailed in the These are often listed on ingre- rodents for two generations after opathic Medicine (VCOM) in journal Birth Defects Research, the dient lists as ADBAC and DDAC stopping exposure,” Hrubec noted. Virginia, US. team investigated the effect of two respectively, and are valued for Although the study was con- “Birth defects were seen when commonly used quats - alkyl dime- their antimicrobial and antistatic ducted on mice and rats, these both males and females were thyl benzyl ammonium chloride properties, as well as their ability chemicals may be toxic to humans exposed, as well as when only one and didecyl dimethyl ammonium to lower surface tension. as well, the researchers said. Short light treatment may reduce Parkinson’s begins mosquito bites at night cientists have found that exposure to separating them into multiple control and in gut cells: Study just 10 minutes of light at night sup- test batches. Spresses biting and manipulates flight Control mosquitoes were kept in the dark, cientists have found that malformation in a behaviour of malaria mosquitoes. while test batches were exposed to a pulse protein found in the gut cells may contrib- Critical behaviours exhibited by the spe- of white light for 10 minutes. Researchers Sute to the onset as well as spread of cies, such as feeding, egg-laying and flying, then tested the propensity of the mosquitoes Parkinson’s disease. Alpha-synuclein is the main are time-of-day specific, including a greater to bite immediately after the pulse and every component of Lewy bodies, or toxic protein depos- propensity for night-time biting. While insec- two hours throughout the night, holding their its that take up residence in brain cells, killing ticide-treated bed nets and walls have helped arms to a mesh lining that allowed uninfected them from the inside. The study from Duke Uni- prevent bites and reduce malaria, mosqui- mosquitoes to feed while remaining versity in the US identified the alpha-synuclein toes are adapting to preventive conditions, contained. protein, which when deformed leads to damag- leaving adults and children vulnerable in the Results indicated a significant suppres- ing clumps in the brains of Parkinson’s patients, early evening and early morning hours -- sion. In another experiment, mosquitoes were as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease. when they are not under the nets or in the pulsed with light every two hours, and using Once altered in the gut, the protein travels to house. this multiple pulse approach the team found the brain, where it causes the symptoms of Parkin- “We need to discover new methods to that biting could be suppressed during a large son’s disease, the researchers said in the paper address mosquito control and prevention. portion of the 12-hour night. published in the journal JCI Insight. “There is abun- The systems and tools we currently have “Most remarkable is the prolonged effect dant evidence that misfolded alpha-synuclein is including global distribution and usage of a short light treatment has on their prefer- found in the nerves of the gut before it appears in insecticide-treated bed nets and spraying ence to bite, with suppression lasting as long the brain, but exactly where this misfolding occurs are not enough,” said Giles Duffield, Associ- as four hours after the pulse,” Duffield said. is unknown,” said Rodger Liddle, Professor at Duke. ate Professor at the University of Notre Dame “This may prove to be an effective tool Parkinson’s disease is a progressive move- in Indiana, US. The findings, published in the that complements established control meth- ment disorder, affecting as many as seven million journal Parasites and Vectors, suggests that ods used to reduce disease transmission,” to 10 million people worldwide, according to the light can be used to manipulate Duffield added. Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. mosquitoes. Pulses of light would probably be more “Unfortunately, there aren’t great treatments For the study, Duffield and his team effective than constant exposure, Duffield for Parkinson’s disease right now,” Liddle said, tested the mosquitoes’ preference to bite dur- said, as the mosquitoes would be less likely adding “it’s conceivable down the road that there ing their active host-seeking period by to adapt to light presented in periodic doses. could be ways to prevent alpha-synuclein mis- folding, if you can make the diagnosis early.” 11 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 BOLLYWOOD

Hrithik didn’t want another remake after ‘Knight and Day’: Siddharth

rithik Roshan would have eventually didn’t happen last year. will have something to do together been “great” to play the title “Also Hrithik would be really a very soon. ‘Rambo’ is not that. I chat Hrole in the Indian remake great choice for a character like with Hrithik on everything I do. He’s of Hollywood film “Rambo” but the Rambo but he didn’t want to do one of the first people to know actor was not keen to do another another remake after ‘Knight and whenever I do something. He’s remake after “Bang Bang!”, the offi- Day’. So we’re working on some- more like an elder brother to me.” cial adaptation of “Knight and Day”, thing else,” Siddharth told IANS over He spoke about casting an actor says director Siddharth Anand. phone from Mumbai. for the desi “Rambo”. “After we Siddharth had directed Hrithik Siddharth has worked on two completed the script, we deliber- in “Bang Bang!” and they share a films each with Saif Ali Khan and ated a lot on the casting. It could good camaraderie. For the “Rambo” Ranbir Kapoor back to back. His draw a lot of polarised opinion on remake, the director roped in Tiger debut directorial “Salaam Namaste” the casting because you take Syl- Shroff and feels he is the “apt and the following film “Ta Ra Rum vester Stallone and say this guy is choice”. Pum” was with Saif, while his sub- going to portray a character immor- “Hrithik and I have an equation sequent projects “Bachna Ae talised by Stallone. It’s too big a shoe us. Fortunately, he loved it and or a relationship which is of great Haseeno” and “Anjaana Anjaani” to fill in, too big a responsibility. came on board,” Siddharth said. trust and respect, and the fact is that were with Ranbir. So, one was hop- “And so we had to get somebody The audience can look forward we are constantly talking about ing he would keep the pattern going who would be the apt choice. I was to some high-octane action from doing something together. We with Hrithik after “Bang Bang!”. certain I wanted a young boy for it. the movie, which is likely to go on almost did ‘Fighter’ together, which Siddharth said: “Hopefully, we Tiger felt just a natural choice for floors in February 2018.

Randeep Hooda: Regrets Bollywood is quite heady: Huma Qureshi ctress Huma Qureshi says Bollywood is “quite heady” and it is very difficult to brace up for the journey in the industry. “I was are worse than mistakes Aprepared in my own way (about the constant public scrutiny). But the industry is quite heady. You can’t really prepare for it,” Huma ctor Randeep Hooda says said. After doing some short films, Huma, who hails from Delhi, came one should not be scared to into the spotlight with Anurag Kashyap’s dark thriller “Gangs of Was- Ago after one’s dreams as seypur - Part 2” in 2012. She has delivered hits like “Ek Thi Daayan”, “regrets are worse than mistakes”. “Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana”, “Badlapur” and “Jolly LLB 2”, but Asked what advice he would like to failed to generate the expected response with films like “Dedh Ishqiya” give to youngsters, Randeep said: and “D-Day”. The actress, who was last seen in horror film “Dobaara: “Do what your heart desires, because See Your Evil”, says she tries to focus on her work and “do the best to there is nothing called talent in the my ability”. On the career front, Huma believes in taking “things as world ... there is only enthusiasm.” they come”. She is also harbouring Hollywood dreams. Asked if she “Anything that you are enthu- wants to head to the West, she said: “Hopefully.” “(I’m waiting for the) siastic about, you are going to excel right film and right script to come along,” said the actress, who audi- at. But don’t be disrespectful tioned for the third instalment of “The Mummy” franchise last year. (towards your parents). Do not former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen wake up later in your life when than for his work. The actor bounced ‘Baahubali 2’: 50 days & still going strong your parents are gone and say, back with Milan Luthria’s “Once ‘Why I didn’t do this’. Regrets are Upon a Time in Mumbaai” in 2010. ilmmaker S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Baahubali 2: The Con- worse than mistakes,” he added. His filmography is studded clusion” celebrated its 50th day of run in cinemas on Friday. The Hailing from Rohtak, in Hary- with projects like “Saheb Biwi Aur Ffilm is still running to packed houses in over 1,000 screens in the ana, Randeep spent almost six Gangster”, “Jism 2”, “Highway”, country. In an official poster released by the makers, it has been men- years in Australia as a student and “Kick”, “Sarbjit”, “Sultan”, “Laal tioned that the film celebrates its 50th day run in 1,050 screens across worked as a taxi driver at night. He Rang”, “Main Aur Charles” and the country. Having amassed over Rs2,000 crore worldwide and still got his first break in 2001 with “Rang Rasiya”. He also debuted on counting, “Baahubali 2” has crushed box office records by Indian films. Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding” the small screen as the host of Across several regions in the country, “Baahubali 2” has set new records due to his Australian accent. “MTV Big F Season 2” this year. at the ticket window. Starring Prabhas and Rana Daggubati as the male Randeep followed up his act The 40-year-old is prepping protagonists, the film’s story is about the battle for the ownership of with “D” in 2005, but faced a set- up for the historical drama “The an ancient kingdom between two brothers. The film, released in Tel- back due to a string of flops. Back Battle of Saragarhi” in which he ugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam, also stars Anushka Shetty, Ramya then, he was in the news more for will be seen essaying the role of a Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sathyaraj. his relationship with actress and Sikh character. 12 ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 Pop superstar Beyonce gives birth to twins AFP concrete details regarding sexes or names of the babies have been revealed. Beyonce op diva Beyonce and her rap and Jay Z are among the most commer- mogul husband Jay Z have wel- cially successful figures in music, with a Pcomed twins, according to US combined net worth at $1bn. media reports on the two new mem- As an expectant mother Beyonce bers of music’s royal family that made a New Age celebration of women already includes five-year-old Blue Ivy. at the Grammy Awards earlier this year News that the songstress had given — putting on an extravagant, abstract per- birth, reported by entertainment out- formance while proudly displaying her lets including People magazine and US baby bump cloaked in a flowing gold Weekly, ignited social media, with the gown. She pulled out of her headlining so-called “Bey hive” fan group buzz- spot at April’s Coachella music festival ing over the yet unrevealed sexes and in southern California, however, on the names of the latest additions to the advice of her doctors. She still made a Carter Clan. US Weekly cited multiple number of red carpet appearances while unidentified sources as saying that the carrying the twins and documented her twins were born earlier this week. Enter- pregnancy via social media — to the joy tainment news outlet E!, also citing unidentified Speculation that Beyonce’s due date had of her adoring fans. sources, said the couple had been spotted at a Los approached was fueled earlier this week when Beyonce’s mic-drop pregnancy announcement Angeles area hospital on Thursday. husband Jay Z, 47, was absent at the Songwrit- had triggered intrigue over the fact that it came a Speculation grew when an unidentified ers Hall of Fame. The rapper, who grew up as little more than nine months after her last album woman was photographed on Friday carrying Sean Carter, took to Twitter to thank artists who “Lemonade” — in which she strongly hinted that a large bouquet of pink, blue and purple flow- had influenced him as well as former US presi- Jay Z was unfaithful. One lyric warns an unfaith- ers — complete with a card that appeared to read dent Barack Obama. ful man of a “final warning” that he’s “gonna lose “B + J” — along with twin pink and blue balloons Obama hailed the hip-hop mogul — who your wife” if his behavior doesn’t change. in the shape of feet that read “Baby Girl” and campaigned actively with Beyonce for the first A sullen Jay Z appears at the end of the film “Baby Boy”. African-American president — as a kindred spirit to embrace her, suggesting reconciliation. And Superstar Beyonce in February made the at the event in a surprise appearance by video. on the couple’s ninth wedding anniversary in blockbuster reveal that she was expecting. “We “Jay and I are also fools for our daughters, April, Beyonce released an updated video for her would like to share our love and happiness. We although he’s going to have me beat once those romantic ballad “Die With You”. have been blessed two times over,” the 35-year- twins show up,” the former president and father It features home video-esque footage of ten- old singer wrote. “We are incredibly grateful that of two joked. Some fans clamoring for details on der moments between the couple as well as clips our family will be growing by two, and we thank the twins took Obama’s aside as a hint that the from Blue Ivy’s birth and toddler years, ending you for all your well wishes,” she added, sign- babies might be girls. with a scene of the new big sister of the family ing with Jay Z. But despite rumblings and guessing games no kissing her mother’s pregnant belly.

Naomi Campbell wows fans with yoga moves Ryan Reynolds builds up

upermodel Naomi Campbell has buzz for ‘Deadpool 2’ wowed fans with her video on social Smedia, which sees her elegantly move ctor Ryan Reynolds had a treat for “Dead- into various positions during her at home pool” fans when he shared on social media yoga session. Aan image from the film’s set. Reynolds posted In the footage Campbell can be seen a photo of himself in Deadpool costume, lying out- stretching out her long limbs and contort- side the X-Mansion, which had played a small part ing her body, as she stretches her back in the first “Deadpool” as the home of Colossus and backwards whilst touching her head with Negasonic Teenage Warhead, reported ew.com. her toes, walks her slender legs along the followers have admitted they are inspired “Dropped by X-Mansion. Looked closely for alcove wall in her home, before entering to be like Campbell. One wrote: “Hope I Beast’s lawn bombs before taking well deserved nap,” into a split position in the air, reports fema- can do this sometime in my life (sic).” Reynolds wrote on Instagram. On Facebook, he cap- lefirst.co.uk. However, this is not the first time Naomi tioned the same photo, “Now filming Deadpool 2: She captioned the clip: “Yoga time.” And has revealed her athletic side to her fans, Xavier’s Lust”. On Twitter, he poked fun at the big Campbell’s post has left her fans in awe of as early this year she took part in a mara- reveal: “Big f**ing surprise. No one’s home.” News her. One social media user commented on thon for Running Hearts charity with around the new Marvel Comics anti-hero film has the picture and wrote: “I cant believe what Natasha Supernova Izabel Goulart and been ramping up. Actor Josh Brolin has been shar- I am seeing. Wow!” Whilst her other Polina Kitsenko. ing details on his transformation into Cable via social media. “Deadpool 2” has a June 1, 2018, release date. 13 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 TECHNOLOGY This robot uses AI to write & play own music IANS

n a first, researchers have devel- oped a robot that can write and Iplay its own music compositions using artificial intelligence and deep learning. The robot — named Shimon — with four arms and eight sticks can play harmonies and chords on mar- imba. It also thinks much more like a human musician, focussing less on the next note, and more on the overall structure of the composition. The researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology in the US fed the robot with nearly 5,000 complete songs — from Beethoven to the Beatles to Lady Gaga to Miles Davis — and more than two million motifs, riffs and licks of composes its own piece,” Mason it a different seed, the robot pro- quality is because it is using deep music. Bretan, doctoral student at the duces something different each learning, which is enabling it to cre- Aside from giving the machine Georgia Institute of Technology, time — music that the researchers ate a more structured and coherent a seed, or the first four measures to said in a statement. cannot predict. composition, the researchers said. use as a starting point, no humans “Shimon’s compositions repre- In the first piece, Bretan fed Shi- Shimon’s debut as a solo com- were involved in either the compo- sent how music sounds and looks mon a melody comprised of eighth poser was featured in a 30-minute sition or the performance of the when a robot uses deep neural net- notes. It received a sixteenth note video clip in the Consumer Elec- music. works to learn everything it knows melody the second time, which tronic Show (CES) keynote and will “Once Shimon learns the four about music from millions of influenced it to generate faster note have its first live performance at the measures we provide, it creates its human-made segments,” he added. sequences. Aspen Ideas Festival at the end of own sequence of concepts and As long as the researchers feed This leap in Shimon’s musical June, the researchers said.

New device can wirelessly charge cellphones & electric cars

cientists at Stanford Univer- range. A charge-as-you-drive sys- Mid-range wireless power transferred, and tweaking the sys- sity in the US have developed tem would overcome these transfer is based on magnetic res- tem to extend the transfer distance Sa device that can wirelessly limitations. “In theory, one could onance coupling. and improve efficiency. “We still charge a moving object at close drive for an unlimited amount of “Just as major power plants need to significantly increase the range. time without having to stop to generate alternating currents by amount of electricity being trans- The technology could one day recharge. The hope is that you’ll rotating coils of wire between ferred to charge electric cars, but be used to charge electric cars on be able to charge your electric car magnets, electricity moving we may not need to push the dis- the highway, or medical implants while you’re driving down the through wires creates an oscillat- tance too much more,” Fan added. and cellphones as you walk nearby. highway,” Fan explained. ing magnetic field which causes According to the research, the “In addition to advancing the He noted that a coil in the bot- electrons in a nearby coil of wires transfer efficiency can be further wireless charging of vehicles and tom of the vehicle could receive to oscillate, thereby transferring enhanced if both coils are tuned personal devices like cellphones, electricity from a series of coils power wirelessly,” the study said. to the same magnetic resonance our new technology may untether connected to an electric current The team transmitted electric- frequency and are positioned at robotics in manufacturing, which embedded in the road. ity wirelessly to a moving LED the correct angle, but scientists also are on the move,” said Pro- “We can rethink how to deliver lightbulb but the demonstration found that was a complex process. fessor Shanhui Fan. electricity not only to our cars, but only involved a one milliwatt To address the challenge, the According to the study, pub- to smaller devices on or in our charge, far less than what electric radio-frequency source in the lished in the journal Nature, bodies. For anything that could cars require. transmitter was eliminated and wireless charging would address benefit from dynamic, wireless The scientists are now work- replaced it with a commercially a major drawback of plug-in elec- charging, this is potentially very ing on greatly increasing the available voltage amplifier and tric cars -- their limited driving important,” Fan said. amount of electricity that can be feedback resistor. 14 CINEMA PLUS MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017

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BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 15 MONDAY 19 JUNE 2017 BRAIN TEASERS

CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

Conceptis Sudoku: Conceptis Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9×9 grid. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3×3 box contains the same number only once.

Yesterday’s answer

ALL IN THE MIND

APPLE, APRICOT, ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, AUBERGINE, BANANA, BEAN, BEETROOT, BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, CARROT, CAULIFLOWER, CELERY, CHERRY, CUCUMBER, DATE, EGGPLANT, FIG, GRAPE, GRAPEFRUIT, LEEK, LEGUME, LEMON, LIME, MANDARIN, MELON, MUSHROOM, OKRA, OLIVE, ONION, ORANGE, PARSNIP, PEA, PEACH, PEAR, PINEAPPLE, POTATO, PRUNE, PUMPKIN, RHUBARB, SPINACH, SPROUT, SQUASH, STRAWBERRY, TARO, TOMATO, TURNIP, YAM.

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