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TREASURE TROVE OF CULTURE AND ARTS

Google Cultural Institute is an online platform which has a repository of high resolution images from museums around the world, three-dimensional recreations of world heritage sites and archival exhibitions in collaboration with museums in many countries around the globe. P | 4-5

SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 03 CAMPUS Parent-teacher meeting at PEC

akistan Education Centre (PEC) hosted a parent-teacher meet- Ping to discuss the annual ex- amination result for the term 2015- 2016. Around 90 percent of collected the report cards of their wards. They discussed their academic progress and ways to improve the same with the concerned subject teachers. The meeting was held in the Kindergarten Section. Colourful boards bearing the enviable photographs of the position holders in all the classes along with their marks obtained had been a great encouragement for the proud achiev- ers and their parents Nargis Raza Otho, Principal PEC, visited the wing where the meeting was being held. She interacted with the parents, extended her welcome to them for attending the meeting in such a large number. The princi- pal along with the vice-principals of respective wings remained in the meeting and felicitated the success- ful students and their parents. She for their further academic endeav- meeting in regular basis. They gave a parents immensely appreciated the ef- addressed the queries of the parents ours. positive feedback regarding academic forts of the teaching staff and com- regarding the studies of their chil- The parents lauded the arduous ef- as well as co-curricular activities at the mented highly about principal and VPs. dren and expressed her well wishes forts of the school management and campus and also appreciated teacher They were satisfied with the studies to all the students and their parents the teaching faculty for holding the ward system. At the end of the day, the and results of their children.

International Family Food Fair at ISL

The International School of London (ISL) Qatar’s 2016 International Family Food Fair was a colourful and exciting celebration of different cultures, with a delicious mix of tastes, sights, sounds and smells from across the world. There was an impressive array of mouth-watering foodstuff and highly entertaining dance and musical performances from different countries, a prize draw with many great gifts and many engaging activities for students. It was a global celebration of nearly 80 cultures. All the profits from this event were donated to charity and the school was able to raise over QR23,000 for good causes supported by the school and Qatar charities. 04 | SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 COVER STORY

Have you ever wanted to visit the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York, the Palace Of Versailles in France, or the National Gallery in London but don’t have the time and resources? Well, now you can — all in one day with just a few clicks or swipes via Google Cultural Institute.

Experience the museum before going there

By Raynald C Rivera Cultural Institute. ally help them or partner with them to seums and other cultural institutions The Peninsula The Institute is an online platform make the best of digital opportunities allowing the user to really have an ex- which has a repository of high reso- available,” said Giorgia Abeltino, Direc- perience around art and history to dis- lution images from museums around tor of Public Policy at Google Cultural cover more on what they are interest- the world, three-dimensional recre- Institute. ed into and also discover something ver wondered how the tiny mo- ations of world heritage sites and ar- Abeltino was recently in Doha for new,” she explained. saics on the ceiling of St Paul’s chival exhibitions in collaboration with the second edition of The New York The cultural initiative was launched Cathedral in London look like up museums in many countries around Times Art for Tomorrow conference following the groundbreaking Google Eclose, or the swirling blue, yellow the globe. Currently, it contains over six in which she addressed a session on Art Project in 2011 which is presently and green hues on Vincent Van Gogh’s million photos, videos and documents ‘Digital Museums’ while Google Cultur- one of the main highlights of the In- Starry Night masterpiece appears in an accessible to every desktop or mobile al Institute participated in the Art Lab- stitute giving users access to numer- image of seven billion pixels? user. an exhibition of contemporary art and ous images of artworks, many of which Have you ever wanted to visit the “Google Cultural Institute was born artists running alongside the confer- have been digitised. MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New five years ago and has two main ob- ence. “We digitise the images we call “gi- York, the Palace Of Versailles in France, jectives; on the first hand is to pro- “It is inherent in Google’s mission to gapixels,” which are ultra-high resolu- or the National Gallery in London but vide access to culture everywhere in organise information and make it ac- tion images. You can get through tech- don’t have the time and resources? the world, so really democratising ac- cessible online and so why not do it nology to a level of detail of an art Well, now you can — all in one day with cess to culture and on the other hand with culture? And so today we have piece that is otherwise impossible to just a few clicks or swipes via Google to work with cultural institutions to re- 1,000 partners including archives, mu- get using the naked eye.” SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 05 COVER STORY

Users would be amazed of how in- stitute on the desktop or download timate they can interact with an art the the Arts and Culture App on An- piece. Even the most minute cracks droid or iOS. on the paint of centuries old paintings “Every day the platform gives you by the masters can be seen, thanks suggestions of content that are in- to Google’s digitisation. Microscopic teresting, featured partners, artists, details that otherwise can’t be seen feature stories and more. This is the when looking at the work in person same for history and world wonders.” when physically visiting a museum. Another interesting feature of the Sifting through the vast collection platform is virtual reality (VR), which of images, the user can utilise some Abeltino says is not meant to replace cool features such as searching alpha- the actual experience of visiting the betically, chronologically or by colour place. if a user wants to find a painting by an “The experience of art will always artist which has more yellow or grey be a physical experience; we will al- in it. ways go to the theatre, we will always “Digitising the images is done by go to the museum but digital experi- Google for free for partner museums ence can sometimes enhance or add and we give back the rights to the elements to that experience. So with museums so they can do whatever virtual reality, people can now explore they want to the images. Everything is the museum even before going there.” free and a no-profit activity so we do Apart from visual art, the Insti- all the work in cooperation with mu- tute has launched a number of other seums.” projects in other fields of art. Everyone who has keen interest in “Last year we have done a beau- art can benefit from what the Institute tiful project on performing art with offers in the field of art. 70 performing art institutions. To- “This is not only for the art expert. It day with virtual reality you can be on- and can be purchased online for $3 and The Institute is continuously de- depends on what the person is look- stage at the Opera de Paris, the Royal Google did not patent it so anyone can veloping projects in cooperation with ing for. If we are talking about the de- Shakespeare Academy or the Carne- produce it, said Abeltino, adding many many institutions to provide new con- tailed pictures, it’s for the art expert gie Hall and have quite an experience.” partner museums are now developing tent to users. who wants to go deeper into the art- The user can peek through a VR this feature. “There’s a lot of experimentation go- works. The museum is really taking viewer, a piece of cardboard invent- A number of museums in Qatar have ing on but the final point is I think it’s a the visitor by hand and is bringing him ed by two engineers at the Institute’s been a partner of Google Art Institute win-win solution for the user who can through a journey like a tourist.” headquarters, to watch a perform- for he past several years. finally discover things that otherwise “We have six million images in the ance in a theatre or tour a museum. “In Qatar, we have two partners; the he would not be able to discover and Institute. The point is how can we find “The idea is to provide people an Museum of Islamic Art and the Math- for the cultural partner is experiment- a meaningful experience to a user? immersive experience into art, per- af. We have started working with them ing with us. We cannot just throw him these mil- forming art and museums. Any view- several years ago. For the MIA, you can Through the platform, museums lions of images. So at the end there er can download this app and have see gigapixel images and there is also shed their walls to welcome visitors suggestions provided on other artists the experience. You are not substitut- the possibility to move inside the mu- from any part of the globe 24 hours a as well as art movements that are cor- ing the experience of going to Opera seum through the 360-degree Street day 365 days a year. It is Google’s con- related with what the user is search- de Paris, on the contrary, you can do View. It’s a first step into a beautiful co- tribution to keep the world of art alive ing, further expanding his knowledge.” something that complements it.” operation and I hope that we can work digitally preserving cultural materials to The user can search Google Art In- The device is called “Cardboard” more as partners.” educate and inspire future generations. 06 | SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 COMMUNITY

SL-NDES organises bowling tournament

An inter-school bowling tournament organised by Sri Lanka Special Engineering Association - Qatar (SL-NDES) was held in Qatar Bowling Centre on Friday. Nineteen teams from various schools participated in a nail-biting competition. Hameed Al Hussieinie College - Colombo emerged the winner. Mohamed Rushdy from Hameed Al Hussieinie College won the best bowler award. Zahira College Colombo, St Peter’s College & Wesley College were among other schools participated in the tournament.

QPPSSA holds Tag Rugby tournament

Qatar Private Primary Schools Sports Association (QPPSSA) organised a Tag Rugby tournament at Al Jazeera Academy in Al Wakra. Tag Rugby is a fast, non-contact game for boys and girls that has become extremely popular at schools around the world. The sport develops ball skills, agility, game strategy, speed and teamwork. The games fielded 7-a-side teams with boys and girls. Each team had a few substitutes to step in with fresh legs. Winners in A League were: Gold, Doha British School; Silver, American School of Doha and Bronze, Doha College. Winners in B League were: Gold, Doha College; Silver, American School of Doha and Bronze, Doha British School. English Modern School, Al Jazeera Academy Al Wakra and Park House also participated.

he 96th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu birth anniversary observed at Bangladesh MHM School TBangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children’s Day of Bangladesh was observed by the Bang- ladesh MHM School & College, Doha at the school premis- es on Thursday. The school held a discussion on the life of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rah- man, drawing and essay competitions and a friendly foot- ball match. Ashud Ahmed, the Ambassador of Bangladesh, was the chief guest. Embassy officials, principal, vice-prin- cipal, teaching staff, administrative officers and students at- tended. The observance started with a special assembly at school ground at 8am. School Principal Md Jashim Uddin spoke about some important events of the life of Father of the Nation. The ambassador advised the students to know the legendary life history of the Father of the Nation and to work accordingly to materialise his dream of a golden Bangla. His speech was followed by the special prayer for the departed soul and family members, and freedom fight- ers who laid their life for the country. Padma House became Champion defeating three other houses in the friendly foot- ball match. SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 07 COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE

IWA celebrates Women’s Day and Holi

ndian Women Association (IWA) celebrated the International Women’s Day along with the festival of colors, Holi at L’etoile Hotel where the members gathered in large number. The guest speaker, Miss Ethnic 2015 Monisha Doley, was welcomed by Vice-President Renu Malhotra and General Secretary Latha. Monisha is Ithe first Craftsvilla Miss Ethnic India 2015. She also won Miss Ethnic Talent in 2015. She is a Life Coach and a Motivational speaker. She has best-selling books to her credit. Her flair of interacting with members, the motivational talk on raising self worth won loud applause from the members . Jharna Prashant Bhatt was crowned as Best dressed lady of the evening. To cheer the members, prizes were given for “on the spot” games organised by Sunita chaturvedi. To celebrate Holi, ‘hasya kavita’ was recited by members. A Holi-based dance was presented by Nikita, Trupti, Shobha and Preety. Games were arranged by Asha, sunita La- wani, Kanti, Komal, Krati andKomal. The members danced to the tunes of Holi songs while smearing Gulal on one another. The IWA members had a gala time at the event and collected annual gift hampers & special vouchers from Aster Medical and discount voucher from Relax Spa saloon.

Hundreds flock to Family Fun Day at The Pearl Nine West launches

amily Fun Friday Attracts Hun- GCC visitors enjoyed the fun-filled ac- onstrate the features of modern com- Spring Summer dreds of Families at The Pearl- tivities. mercial future, through the establish- FQatar “‘Family Fun Friday” witnessed stilt ment of new concepts for shopping collection The Pearl-Qatar hosted yet anoth- walkers and cartoon characters lining and family entertainment to meet the er ‘Family Fun Friday’ at Porto Arabia up the entire stretch at Porto Arabia. expectations of visitors of all ages. ine West launched its Spring Sum- featuring a variety of entertainment Children also had fun while partici- The “Family Fun Day” is part of mer collection with intriguing tex- activities. During the weekend, 14 La pating in activities like balloon twist- UDC’s diverse community services, Ntures, exotic prints and pastel Croisette — the pedestrian-only zone ing, face painting and drawing. Dur- and includes family meeting in an shades to gear up for the season. at Porto Arabia — donned a carni- ing the event, cotton candies and entertaining and distinctive atmos- Drawing inspiration from the Wan- val-like atmosphere, where a number popcorns were also distributed. The phere. Besides, The Pearl-Qatar in- der Woman, encompassing both femi- of events that varied between artis- event extended for four hours, start- cludes plush shopping areas over- nine and athletic style silhouettes the col- tic performance and recreational ac- ing at three o’clock in the afternoon looking the sea. The public walkway lection re-imagines the modern woman’s tivities were organised especially for until half past seven at night. extends to Croisette along the quay life in the city, bringing new meaning to children. This initiative by United De- It is noteworthy that the series of in the Porto Arabia district, for a dis- both style and comfort, along with inter- velopment Company (UDC), the mas- family events organised at the Pearl- tance of 3.5 kilometers, and is home esting shapes that tell a story. ter developer of The Pearl-Qatar, re- Qatar is considered a unique addition to global brands in the hospitality in- Nine West offers the following trends ceived an overwhelming response, as to the quality system of integrated dustry and upscale boutiques in the for the season: Wander Woman: Lead a hundreds of families from Qatar and commercial complexes. These dem- fashion sector. glamorous wanderlust lifestyle with rich saturated colours interspersed with soft pastel accents. Fringe, beading and me- tallic complete the globe-trotting look. Exotic prints and textures add dimension to your style with natural accents as jute, wood grains, straw and canvas. Spring Summer 2016 showcases our range of heels and flats in seasonal colours and durable materials interspersed with cross culture styles. Pretty Amazing: City streets come alive, while spring flings give this lady- like collection a subtle edge. You could find them in pretty pastel shades along with muted metallic’s. This collection is reminiscent of feathery and feminine el- ements. Playtime: Athletic-style silhou- ettes with high energy, high shine and high style that give you a sporty edge above others. 08 | SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 FOOD From top to bottom, a bounty of beets

By Ellie Krieger days in advance. The Washington Post Ingredients 1 bunch beets with bountiful green (about 1 ½ pounds) f you typically cut the stems and 2 tablespoons olive oil leaves off your beets and discard 1 medium clove garlic, minced them, you are missing out. They 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Icomplement one another in flavour 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and nutrition. The leaves of the beet ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plant are delicious raw, when they are Freshly ground black pepper especially tender and young, as well as cooked. It seems the parts are meant Steps to be together, not only in the soil, but Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. also on the plate. Cut the stems and leaves from the Beet greens and roots are packed beet root and reserve them. Scrub with nutrients, but they are mates the roots, and cut off any long “tail” with different assets. Like other dark, ends. Wrap each beet in alumini- leafy vegetables, the greens are um foil, place on a baking sheet and packed with vitamin A, potassium, cal- roast for about one hour or until ten- cium, iron, magnesium and the eye- der (for a medium-size beet). Allow health duo lutein and zeaxanthin. The to cool, then use your fingers and/or roots are rich in folate, fibre, nitric ox- a paring knife, as needed, to rub off ide (which improves blood flow) and the peel. Dice one of the beets (or antioxidants called betalains that give two, if small) and reserve the rest for them their crimson colour and also another use. can help the human body neutralise Use a knife or your hands to sepa- toxins and fight inflammation. rate the beet leaves from their stems; The parts of this power plant coarsely chop the thinner, tender even taste as if they are meant to parts of the stems. (Discard the thick- be eaten together, the roots’ earthy er stems, or reserve for another use.) sweetness balanced beautifully by Rinse the leaves well, then coarsely the pleasant bitterness of the stems chop them. You should wind up with and leaves. about four cups of greens. The accompanying recipe is a case Heat the oil in a large skillet over in point. In it, the beet roots are roast- medium-high heat. Once the oil shim- ed so they are tender and sweet, then mers, add the chopped stems and cooled and diced. The leaves and ten- cook for about two minutes, or until der stems are chopped, then cooked they have softened a bit. Add the gar- with a touch of oil and garlic. They are lic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, joined in the skillet by the diced beets then add the greens and cook, stirring, and a sweet-tangy splash of orange for a few minutes, just until they have juice and balsamic vinegar. wilted. Of course, a key to the dish is find- Stir in the orange juice, balsam- ing beets that have a bounty of fresh ic vinegar and diced beet root; cook leaves attached, which is mostly easy until well incorporated and heated to do throughout the year. When you through. Season with the salt and a get home, if you aren’t cooking them light amount of pepper; serve warm or that night, separate the stems and at room temperature. leaves from the root, leaving about an to make this quick, flavourful, whole- 2 servings. MAKE AHEAD: You’ll Nutrition | Per serving: 180 calories, inch of the stems on the roots, and plant side dish. roast more beets than you need 3 gram protein, 13 gram carbohydrates, store each separately in the refriger- for this recipe; they can be roasted, 14 gram fat, 2 gram saturated fat, 0mg ator. The roots can be roasted sever- Roasted beets with sauteed cooled, peeled and refrigerated in a cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 4 gramme al days ahead so they’ll be on hand beet greens stain-proof, airtight container several dietary fibre, 8 gramme sugar SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 09 FASHION

future customers. The lull has seen Tokyo government Fashion scouts taking officials and the Japan External Trade Local labels such as Organisation sponsor visits by fashion DISCOVERED and divka, buyers from leading concept stores, the latter a former Japan’s underground including Colette in Paris and Andreas Murkudis in Berlin, in a bid to stir up client of Yokobori, are business overseas. now stocked in leading labels global For those designers willing to dive boutiques across the US into unfamiliar waters, consultants like Yokobori can mean the difference be- and Asia, signalling that a tween sink or swim, thanks to a Rolo- shift is under way. dex packed with contacts and an in- sight into what makes Japanese brands tick overseas. tracted around 15,000 visitors last The 37-year-old, whose responsibil- year, Kubo worked as Paris bureau ities cover everything from brokering chief for Japan’s top fashion daily, business deals to ensuring that design- Senken Shimbun, before setting up a ers file invoices and answer store-own- consultancy. ers’ emails on time, works in six coun- Neither Kubo nor Yokobori were tries on a punishing schedule that saw willing to reveal details of who they him take 117 flights last year. represent, citing non-disclosure agree- He launched his company a decade ments with stores. ago, intending to work as a domestic Furthermore, in a business focused distributor for Japanese brands, but on finding underground labels, main- later realised that economic opportu- taining an air of secrecy is seen as the nities lay elsewhere—in countries with key to exclusivity. “My priority is to find consumers hungry for fashion and brands that people haven’t heard of branded goods. yet,” Kubo said. “The most satisfying While Yokobori works with stores part of the job for me is incubating a based in China, Singapore, Indone- small brand and watching it grow,” he sia and other Asian countries, veteran said. fashion consultant and journalist Ma- Local labels such as DISCOVERED sahiro Kubo takes Japanese brands to and divka, the latter a former client of Paris, hosting pop-up shops and run- Yokobori, are now stocked in leading ning a fashion news website called boutiques across the US and Asia, sig- “Journal Cubocci”. nalling that a shift is underway, as well A founder of Tokyo’s Internation- as success for the consultants working al Fashion Fair, a trade show which at- behind the scenes. AFP cal skill and creative design, many fail to translate that reputation into glo- bal sales. It’s a problem industry insider ar from the flashbulbs of Tokyo Yokobori knows well. fashion week, Yoshio Yokobori “If someone running a store in Sin- is juggling multiple roles — tal- gapore, for example, wants to place Fent scout, cultural interpreter, an order with a Japanese designer, it dealmaker — in a quest to help foreign is impossible,” Yokobori said. buyers navigate a labyrinthine design “The designers don’t speak Eng- landscape and access Japan’s most lish, they often can’t write an invoice exciting underground labels. or make decisions quickly... and many Although Tokyo’s streets offer up a have no knowledge of overseas mar- wealth of inspiration for global trend kets or why they matter,” he said on spotters, Japanese designers have the sidelines of fashion week. struggled to make a dent abroad in A booming domestic market once recent years to follow in the hallowed meant Japanese labels had little rea- footsteps of influential and success- son to ponder global expansion. ful designers such as Issey Miyake and But chronically low birth rates Yohji Yamamoto. have resulted in a decline in local con- And while local labels continue to sumption, prompting the fashion fra- earn respect for their quality, techni- ternity to begin looking outward for 10 | SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 HEALTH & FITNESS What your gym doesn’t want you to know

If you’re one of the few who really do go to these gyms, you end up getting a great deal. All the people who are at home sitting on the couch are essentially subsidising your membership, allowing you to pay way less than what your gym services actually cost.

By Ana Swanson The Washington Post

f you’re thinking more these days about your fitness regimen — or lack thereof — then you’re not alone. It’s Ithe time of year when many Amer- icans realise they are a little pudgier than they ought to be and resolve to slim down. In other words, it’s a mon- ey-making time for the gym industry. Every year, Google searches for gyms spike every year in January, and membership purchases and foot traf- But it’s also the way that health in- a gym is, the smaller its profits will es, smoothie shops, massage chairs fic soar. According to Gold’s Gym, its surance works: depending on a large be. and music, and hide all those intimi- traffic jumps 40 percent between De- pool of healthy people to fund the Hence a gym’s mission to attract dating weights and sweaty weight lift- cember and January. But just wait a higher health care costs of those who the perfect customer: People who in- ers away in the back. few weeks — it won’t be long before all do get sick. Airlines these days count tend to work out, but don’t. If you’re one of the few who real- those good intentions die. on some passengers not showing That could include many of us. But ly do go to these gyms, you end up In fact, the gym industry depends up when they overbook their flights. gyms have other techniques in hand to getting a great deal. All the people on it. Perhaps the most vivid remind- There’s even an old saying that the lure their perfect customers. who are at home sitting on the couch er came in a 2014 episode of the pod- founders of Colman’s Mustard made One is the annual contract. Most are essentially subsidising your mem- cast Planet Money. Planet Money vis- their fortune based not on what peo- gyms offer lower prices if you sign up bership, allowing you to pay way less ited Planet Fitness, one of the big- ple ate, but what they left on the side for longer-term contracts, banking that than what your gym services actual- gest gym chains in America. The gym of their plates. you probably won’t get through the ly cost. had capacity to hold only about 300 For gyms, the calculus between door. Planet Fitness and other chains, But again, most people who join people, but had signed up 6,000 to- how many memberships are used like LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness, of- gyms do not end up getting a good tal members. Half of the Planet Fitness and how many are wasted is par- fer frequent specials to entice people deal. One study of nearly 8,000 gym members don’t ever go to their gyms, ticularly important, since gyms pay to pay now, and the occasional free members published in 2006 found Planet Money says. so much in rent. A gym needs a fair pizza or bagels. that gym members paid an average It might seem like kind of a weird amount of space for its equipment, As Planet Money relates, these of more than $17 per visit, far more business model — a business that suc- changing rooms and classrooms, but gyms are also designed to appeal to than they could have paid if they ceeds when their customers don’t set it also benefits from having conven- casual exercisers rather than fitness bought a 10-visit pass at $10 per vis- foot in the door. iently located real estate. The bigger gurus. The chains incorporate loung- it. SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT

Coroneos pointed to the fact that Borchetta, their label president, en- courages pop collaboration with his The Band Perry parts country acts. For example, when Swift partnered with Max Martin and Shell- back for her massive Red and 1989 al- bums; or when Florida Georgia Line took Cruise to the next level with a Nel- ways with Big Machine ly remix; or when Borchetta signed a deal with hitmaker Dr. Luke to write with Big Machine artists. Still, it’s unclear who is behind the motivation for the Band Perry’s charge into the pop space. Borchetta admitted last year the trio was in a transition- al period and “redefining their sound” to focus on their live show in a quest to become big-selling headliners. Lead singer Kimberly Perry and her broth- ers, Neil and Reid, have owned the de- cision in interviews, calling themselves “pop tarts at heart.” “Everything we did for this album was about chasing authenticity and for what we know our fans have grown to love in our music and what we bring to them,” Kimberly told Country Week- ly, adding, “But this time we were re- ally also compelled to embrace some modern sounds that we love and, quite frankly, are hearing all over country ra- dio anyway.” It’s true, modern country-pop sells big — but it seems quite a few Band Perry fans aren’t sold on their updated sound. The Guardian’s country music columnist Grady Smith speculated that the group was tired of being known for If I Die Young and wanted to move as far as possible from the moody hit that By Emily Yahr shocking to see that after 6 ½ years, with Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj - was made them famous. Thus, the almost The Washington Post the Band Perry has parted ways with a bombastic anthem that abandoned too appropriately-titled Live Forever. Republic Nashville, run by Big Machine the band’s signature country harmo- “The music video’s strobing lights, Label Group. It’s a startling turn of nies and instrumentation. gyrating mosh pit, and neon color events: Just a year ago, the band won The song stalled on the radio charts palette hammer home the point that n 2010, the Band Perry — a country a Grammy award for covering Glen and plans for their third album “Heart + the Band Perry want to carve out a trio made up of three siblings from Campbell’s Gentle On My Mind. Yet the Beat” were postponed. In January, vid- niche for themselves within pop mu- Alabama — released If I Die Young, powerful record label run by Scott Bor- eo of the band singing a bouncy tune sic,” Smith wrote, noting the song’s Ia haunting ballad that catapulted chetta (known for discovering Taylor called Put Me in the Game, Coach was disappointing sales despite a high- them to stardom. The song sold more Swift) has confirmed the news. widely mocked on social media. And ly-hyped national debut on “Good than five million copies and kickstarted “The Big Machine Label Group and earlier this month, Live Forever dis- Morning America” and weeks of pro- a very successful music career. Primed The Band Perry have amicably parted appeared from iTunes and YouTube, motion. “But so far customers aren’t for fame, the band racked up a solid ways,” a rep said in a statement. though it was later reinstated with the buying it.” list of follow-up hits, from You Lie to The band followed up with a state- Band Perry’s copyright instead of Big In mid-February, the Perry siblings Done. ment on their Facebook account: “We Machine, a clue that something was posted a Facebook video to clarify why So to casual observers, it’s rather and Big Machine Label Group have wrong. Live Forever was briefly pulled offline made a mutual decision to bring our The most curious aspect of the and quash rumours that the band was working relationship to a close. We are Band Perry’s rough patch is that it breaking up. Kimberly explained the It’s unclear who is behind grateful for six years of the big mo- seems self-inflicted, as the band has band’s team “was doing a little bit of ments and great strides we made with expressed much excitement about its housekeeping and reorganization” and the motivation for the our BMLG family and will carry that new direction. Music writers such as hinted fans would hear big news soon. Band Perry’s charge into foundation forward with us as we be- Saving Country Music’s Kyle Coroneos She emphasized the news was “very the pop space. Borchetta gin the next leg of our journey.” have closely covered the band’s ap- positive” and the group was excited To those who follow the country in- parent determination to cross over to about what was coming next. admitted last year the dustry, however, this is more sad and pop. “Since Live Forever was missing from trio was in a transitional strange than surprising. After years of “Wide, sweeping, and anthemic, the Internet, we saw some crazy ques- acclaimed songs, the Band Perry stum- Live Forever appears to be about noth- tions about, like, ‘Are you guys breaking period and “redefining bled last summer when they released a ing and everything all at the same up? Is the family busting up? Will the their sound” to focus on much-panned pop single Live Forever, time,” Coroneos wrote when the song Band Perry die young or will they live their live show in a quest debuting choreographed dance moves dropped off the charts. “The point was forever?’ Y’all know we freaking gon- and a colorful new look. While the trio to cast as wide a net as possible and na live forever!” Kimberly said. “Thank to become big-selling has leaned on a pop/rock sound in the reel in millions of listeners who would you for your questions. Thank you for headliners. past, Live Forever — produced and co- then constitute a new era for the Band your concern. We love you dearly. All is written by RedOne, known for his work Perry as a pop country act.” good, and all is moving forward.” 12 | SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 ENTERTAINMENT

Jai Gangaajal: An attempt to purify the system

The posting of SP Abha Mathur who protects and fuels the misdeeds By Troy Ribeiro (Priyanka Chopra), an honest tough of Bablu Pandey delivers a good per- IANS policewoman, signals the end of cor- Priyanka Chopra as formance, but it is nothing extraordi- ruption and how she sets about clean- SP Abha Mathur, the nary. ing the system and bringing about a no-nonsense police While the story is a run-of-the-mill change, forms the crux of this over tale that mirrors the state of affairs in Film: Jai Gangaajal two hour film. officer who executes the country, the screenplay is com- Director: Prakash Jha Priyanka Chopra as SP Abha Math- her duty sincerely, is pact and tight and never meanders Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Manav Kaul, ur, the no-nonsense police officer who competent, but not from its key focus. Some of the atroc- Ninad Kamat, Murli Sharma, Kiran Kar- executes her duty sincerely is compe- ities by the local goons and the fight markar, Rahul Bhat and Prakash Jha tent, but not impressive. Her physi- impressive. Her physical sequences, however, could have been Rating: *** cal agility and demeanour in the ac- agility and demeanour trimmed to a large extent, as these tion sequences, are praiseworthy but make for tedious viewing. her performance, average. She brings in the action sequences, The background score is perfunc- rakash Jha’s Jai Gangaajal, a nothing new to her character and the are praiseworthy but her torily effective, the notes heighten- sequel to his 2003 film Gan- swagger when she steps out of the performance average. ing to a crescendo, only to increase gaajal, is a social drama which jeep and throws away her Ray-Ban She brings nothing new the drama quotient of some scenes, Pattempts to expose the ram- shades, is uncalled for and repetitive. which seems unnecessary. pant corruption in the police force Prakash Jha himself, as the cor- to her character. The dialogues, interspersed with a and highlights the triumph of good rupt policeman who later realises the few English words like “Galat misguide, over evil. significance of his khakhi, and tries to hua ji”, are crisp and some loaded Set in Bankipur in Bihar, the tale make amends, is the surprise package with hard-hitting metaphors, create revolves around the malpractices and of the film. He lives his character and with occasional outbursts, is powerful. an immense impact. It also delivers unlawful activities of Vidhayak Bab- has a commanding screen presence. Ninad Kamat as W Pandey, his powerful messages like; “Khaki ka rang lu Pandey, a local politician, (Manav In a well etched role, he portrays the younger brother is equally potent as agar saaf ho toh, phir chahe use mard Kaul) and his younger brother W Patel graph of his character superbly, mak- the local hoodlum who terrorises peo- pehne, ya aurat, tum jaise namardon (Ninad Kamat). They have unleashed a ing each aspect look distinct and con- ple and wreaks havoc. ko unki aukaat dikha deti hai”. reign of terror on the villagers, as they vincing. Murli Sharma as Munna Marda- Overall, Prakash Jha’s astute direc- have a firm grip over the police force Manav Kaul as Bablu Pandey, the ni, an effeminate henchman of Bablu tion in handling crowd scenes and rec- and most senior police officers are on shrewd local politician and goon, es- Pandey, makes an impact in his limit- reating an atmosphere of oppression their pay rolls, including B N Singh aka says his character with his usual bril- ed screen time. and subjugation comes to the fore Circle Babu (Prakash Jha). liance. His restrained performance Kiran Karmarkar as the minister once again in Jai Gangaajal. SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 | 13 TECHNOLOGY Apple seeks to entice holdouts

By Alex Webb Bloomberg

ince Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007, mobile hand- sets have only gotten bigger. SChief Executive Officer Tim Cook will buck that trend on Monday when he presents a smaller iPhone, seeking to entice holdouts to upgrade to a new smartphone even if they don’t want a larger device. The ambitions for the new phone may be commensurate with its diminu- tive size. Unlike previous new iterations of the device, the 4-inch iPhone won’t be packed full of technological innova- tions intended to send hordes of Ap- ple fans queuing around the block on launch day to snap it up. Instead, it’s meant to woo those still clinging to the more than two-year-old 5S or 5C, the last models with the more compact screen. “It will really just replace the 5S at the low end of the lineup,” said Chris Caso, a New York-based Susquehanna International Group analyst with a pos- itive rating on Apple shares. “The 5S is getting a bit old now and won’t run the operating system that well for much longer.” The company is rolling out the new phone two months after saying quar- terly sales were likely to decline for the AT&T and Verizon Wireless are no long- the iPhone 5C, it may also be available first time in more than a decade, high- The company is er subsidizing new iPhone purchases in a variety of colours, analysts have lighting concern that iPhone growth like they once did, making customers said. has reached its limits. While analysts introducing the new, question whether the improvements Cook will wield a new iPad at Mon- from UBS Group to RBC Capital Markets smaller iPhone at a warrant the expenditure on new mod- day’s event as well, details about predict that shipments of the iPhone els. A slowing upgrade cycle is some- which are scant. The tablet has en- SE — the expected name of the new time when customers thing Apple has experienced with the dured its own revenue drop — unit model — will be about 15 million an- are holding onto iPad, which has seen sales steadily de- sales fell by a quarter in the three nually, its smaller size and lower price their handsets longer. cline for several quarters. months through December — as users could encourage existing customers to “The replacement cycle for iPhones have been happy to retain older mod- step up at a time of year when sales of- Wireless carriers such has stretched to 27 months,” com- els as their phones perform more of ten decelerate. Apple sold more than as AT&T and Verizon pared with the 23 months of two the same functions. 231 million iPhones in 2015, with sales Wireless are no longer years ago, RBC analyst Amit Daryana- Releasing the new 4-inch iPhone — dipping between April and September, ni wrote in a note to clients this week. which will be manufactured in small- as has been the case in previous years. subsidising new iPhone The new handset will “ensure that con- er volumes — now also provides an Though the event is focused on the purchases like they once sumers who have a three-year-old 5S opportunity for Apple to try out new new products, Apple followers may did, making customers or 5C don’t switch to Android for lack component suppliers ahead of the pay more attention to anything Cook of new iPhone products.” next generation of the larger, flagship says about the company’s legal fight question whether the An older iPhone owner who’s look- phone that will be revealed later this with the US government over an order improvements warrant ing to upgrade can currently either year, according to Tim Arcuri, a San that it help the FBI unlock a terrorist’s spend $549 on the basic version of Francisco-based Cowen & Co analyst iPhone. the expenditure on new the iPhone 6 -- the 2014 edition -- or who rates Apple market perform. After more than a month of spar- models. buy a less-expensive Android-based “It’s as much a supply chain move ring — in court filings, congressional phone. Apple’s new lower-end model from Tim Cook to systematically bring hearings and on national television — may persuade customers to stick with in some new suppliers,” Arcuri said, the two sides will present their cases security features would inevitably en- the company’s products, allowing it to adding that the product may reduce on Tuesday before a magistrate judge danger the privacy of hundreds of mil- sell services through the App Store or costs by making the supplier bidding in Riverside, California. Cook may use lions of users. subscription-based products such as process more competitive. “If I’m Ap- the stage on Monday at the company’s The company is introducing the Apple Music and iCloud. ple, I’m not going to take the risk with headquarters in Cupertino, California, new, smaller iPhone at a time when The new smartphone will boast a a new supplier on a brand new phone, to reiterate Apple’s argument that cre- customers are holding onto their hand- faster processor than the 5S, a person but I can do it on what is essentially an ating software to degrade the phone’s sets longer. Wireless carriers such as familiar with the details has said. Like existing product.” 14 SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 CINEMA PLUS

VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER NOVO LANDMARK Kung Fu Panda 3 (Animation) 3D 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & Emelie (2D/Thriller) 2:30pm Mahesh (2D/Malayalam) 4:45&11:00pm 11:00pm 2D 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00pm Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D/Animation) 2:30pm The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2D/Action) 12:40, 5:00, 9:15 & 11:55pm Pugazh (2D/Tamil) 2:15 & 8:45pm The Wave (2D/Action) 10:30, 11:00am, 12:45, 3:00, 4:00, 5:15, 7:30, The Dressmaker (2D/Drama) 4:00pm 9:00, 9:40 & 11:55pm Solace (2D/Drama) 11:00am, 1:00, 1:30, 3:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:20, 9:30, London Has Fallen (2D/Action) 6:00pm 11:30 & 11:40pm The Divergent Series:Allegiant (2D/Action) 7:45pm Emelie (2D/Thriller) 10:00am, 3:20, 7:40 & 11:20pm The Witch (2D/Horror) 7:45pm The Wave (2D/Action) 9:45pm Zootropolis (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:10, 2:20 & 4:30pm Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D/Animation) 4:15, 6:00 & 7:00pm Triple 9 (2D/Action) 6:40, 9:10 & 11:40pm Solace (2D/Drama) 9:30 & 11:15pm The Witch (2D/Horror) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm Frankenstein (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Frankenstein (2D/Horror) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00 & 11:55pm London Has Fallen (2D/Action) 11:30am, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, ROYAL PLAZA 9:30 & 11:30pm The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2D IMAX/Action) 11:00am, 1:30, 4:00, Kung Fu Panda (2D/Animation) 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00pm 6:30, 9:00 & 11:30pm Solace (2D/Drama) 9:00 & 11:00pm MALL The Divergent Series:Allegiant (2D/Action) 2:30 & 7:00pm The Dressmaker (2D/Drama) 2:45 & 5:00pm Emelie (2D/Thriller) 2:30pm Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D/Animation) 4:30pm The Dressmaker (2D/Drama) 4:00pm Frankenstein (2D/Horror) 6:15 & 9:00pm London Has Fallen (2D/Action) 6:15pm The Wave (2D/Action) 9:45pm The Witch (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Frankenstein (2D/Horror) 8:00pm London Has Fallen (2D/Action) 8:00pm Emelie (2D/Thriller) 11:15pm The Wave (2D/Action) 9:30pm Pugazh (2D/Tamil) 11:15pm SOLACE Kung Fu Panda 3(2D/Animation) 2:30, 6:00 & 7:00pm Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D/Animation) 4:15pm Solace (2D/Drama) 7:45 & 11:30pm Mahesh (2D/Malayalam) 2:15 & 8:45pm Kapoor And Sons (2D/Hindi) 4:30 & 11:00pm ASIAN TOWN

Maheshinte Prathikaram (Malayalam) 5:45, 6:30, 8:00, 8:45, 10:15 & 11:00pm Pugazh (2D/Tamil) 8:45pm Puthiya Niyamam (Malayalam) 5:30, 8:00 & 10:30pm A psychic doctor, John Clancy, works with an FBI special agent in Kapoor And Sons (2D/Hindi) 6:15 & 11:15pm search of serial killer Charles Ambrose. After having lived in isolation for two years, since the death of his daughter, Clancy is asked by his friend Joe, an FBI special agent to help him solve several murders Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. committed by a serial killer.

BABY BLUES

ZITS SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2016 15 BRAIN TEASERS

EASY SUDOKU CROSSWORD

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