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epresentative of an entire new TT model lineup, Audi revealed the Audi TTS and surprised with the Middle East premiere Rof the brand new Audi Q7 at this year’s Motor Show, which is taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre till February 10. The Audi sport stand theme featured the Audi S3, Audi S6 and Audi S7 as well as customer favourite, Audi Q5. “Audi has only recently announced another his- toric record year in terms of sales and intends to maintain the momentum with further model intro- ductions in the region in 2015, explains Trevor Hill, Managing Director of Audi Middle East. “In 2014, we established our 9th straight record year here in the Middle East – with sales of 11,132 cars and here in Qatar, Q-Auto showed the biggest growth of all of our dealers with a 25 percent increase in sales over last year.” With the reveal of the Audi TTS Audi introduced a modern classic and design icon of the brand. The exterior is streamlined and muscular, athletic and Audi and Q-Auto officials with the new Q7. poised ready to jump forward – a car that is mes- merizing at the first glance. The designers of the compact sports car have reinterpreted the typical intuitive connectivity and comprehensive electron- lines of the original TT from 1998 and enriched it ics features. by adding an array of dynamic elements. It is the most flexible and most spacious SUV of A Middle East launch date is expected for March the premium segment for up to seven passengers. 2015 and August 2015 respectively. The new Audi And, it is the lightest SUV of its segment. Thanks TT will be available with a starting price of $40,555. to a smart multi-material mix with aluminium and The second regional premiere and only shown for steel, we achieved a weight reduction of up to 260 the second time worldwide after the International kg. This is best-in-class and takes the new Audi Q7 reveal at Detroit Motor Show is the much antici- to another superlative. pated and eagerly awaited new Audi Q7. The big- German customers will be able to order the Q7 gest selling model for Audi in the Middle East was from the spring of 2015 and it will be arriving at revealed today by Mohamed Saadon Al Kuwari, Audi the dealerships with a wealth of standard equip- Brand Ambassador for Q-Auto. ment features in the summer of 2015. In Germany The SUV is a major part of Audi’s success story. the Q7 will be available starting at around €61,000. Nearly every third Audi is a Q model. The new Audi The planned market arrival for the Middle East is Q7 is a benchmark for the SUV segment - in terms in the fourth quarter of 2015. Prices and specs for of diversified drivetrain technologies, lightweight the Middle East have not been set yet. construction technology, path-finding efficiency, The Peninsula Qatar a key market for Rolls-Royce

atar was revealed as one of performance globally, and we are qui- the strongest markets in the etly confident of another successful Qworld for Rolls-Royce at the year ahead in 2015,” added Soso. The 2015 Qatar Motor Show, by Regional sole authorised dealer of Rolls-Royce Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars cars in Qatar exhibited a Bespoke for the Middle East, Africa and South Wraith and Phantom Coupé at the America, Brett Soso. country’s premier motoring event, Speaking at Day One of the Qatar both featuring an array of unique Motor Show, Soso said: “The Middle details only available through the East region is now the second larg- industry-leading Bespoke Programme est market for Rolls-Royce globally, offered by the marque. achieving 20 percent growth in 2014. “As one of the most important Qatar has continued to play a key part motoring events in the Middle East, in the region’s success over the last the Qatar Motor Show is a great plat- few years and has achieved another form for us to showcase the pinnacle outstanding year with a sales increase of automotive luxury to car aficio- of 17 percent in 2014.” nados from all over the world” said He continued: “Although Rolls- Mohamed Kandeel, Chief Operating Royce Motor Cars is a global brand, Officer, Alfardan Group – Automotive the importance of each individual Operations. market does not go unnoticed. With The two beautiful bespoke models Qatar being one of the key mar- created specifically for the discerning kets for the brand on a global and taste of the Qatari market will be dis- regional level, Rolls-Royce Motor played at the fifth edition of the Qatar Models posing with a Bespoke Wraith. Cars Doha is regularly recognised for Motor Show until Tuesday. its contribution to the brand’s overall The Peninsula PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 3

asser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the exclu- Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles sive dealer of Mercedes- NBenz in Qatar, is displaying some of Mercedes-Benz launches four new models new collection at the Qatar Motor Show. On display are four of its wide range of cars including Maybach S Class, AMG GT S, CLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class fuses the perfection of the Mercedes- Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach. The new luxury saloon is also the top-of-the-range model in an ever-expanding model family. The Mercedes-Maybach vehicles are S 600 fitted with its top-of-the-range V12 biturbo engine and output of 390 kW (530 hp). It is the world’s quiet- est production saloon car. The Mercedes-AMG GT S sports car is a straightforward, comfort- able and reliable companion for everyday motoring thanks to its practical tailgate, easily accessible luggage compartment, high level of comfort on long journeys and the extensive range of Mercedes- Benz Intelligent Drive assistance systems. The GT is the second sports car developed entirely in- house by Mercedes-AMG. The new CLA 250 is another flagship in the CLA family of The 155 kW (211 hp) four-door coupé growing segment of the compact unique: the most powerful series- Mercedes-Benz. accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a SUV. The combination of powerful- production four-cylinder engine in It sets new standards with com- sporty 6.7 seconds. distinctive design, exclusive appoint- the world puts 265 kW (360 hp) and bined fuel consumption of 5.4 litres The new GLA 45 AMG makes a ments as well as superior engine 450 Newton meters on the road. per 100 km (125 g of CO2 per km). dynamic statement in the strongly power and driving performance is The Peninsula

ago, the second generation BMW X6M and X5M models set the benchmark in terms of driving dynamics and outstanding efficiency in the high- performance Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) segment. The striking M design and distinctive high-class interior of the two newest additions to the BMW M GmbH stable made them the stand-out stars of the show. Both the BMW X6M and X5M are powered by the latest- generation 4.4-litre V8 engine, using innovative M TwinPower Turbo technology to push torque and output to even higher performance levels. Cutting a low-slung figure on the road, mixed tyres showcase the all-new BMW X6M and X5M’s sporty track width, while an interior combining sporty fea- tures, exclusive materials and flawless workmanship complement their dynamic exterior presence per- fectly. The M instrument cluster, M leather steering wheel with aluminium gear- shift paddles and M gearshift lever – which works in the Alfardan Automobiles same way as the familiar M Double Clutch Transmission – are complemented by elec- hosts Middle East debut trically operated M sports seats for the driver and front of BMW X6M and X5M passenger. BMW and Alfardan Automobiles The Qatar Motor Show was officials at the launch. also the stage for the unveil- ing of the all-new BMW 2 Series Convertible. Boasting a he first day of the 2015 Qatar Motor Show highlight. number of standout characteristics, including sporty was the stage for the Middle East debut of Presented by Alfardan Automobiles, the official and elegant lines, an ultra-intense open-top driving the all-new BMW X6M and BMW X5M, BMW Group official importer in Qatar, these two experience and dynamic ability outstrips that of its Tcombining outstanding motor racing her- elite sport machines, made their first appearance in premium compact rivals to continue the legacy of its itage with hallmark M high performance engineer- the Middle East before blazing onto the asphalt of predecessor, the BMW 1 Series Convertible, as the ing with everyday practicality. The unveiling of the other regional markets later in March next month. most successful premium car in its class. all-new BMW 2 Series Convertible was also a stand Following on from the first generation five years The Peninsula 4 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 COVERSTORY

New Mulsanne Speed makes Middle East debut at Motor Show

Bentley Motors has revealed the new Mulsanne Speed for the first time in the Middle East during the opening day of the 2015 Qatar Motor Show. The new flagship model was launched globally in November and is due to arrive at Bentley dealers across the Middle East in the next two months. From Left: Kevin Rose, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Bentley Motors Ltd, Stephen Reynolds, Regional Director for Middle East, India and Africa & Asia Pac, Neil Wilford, Regional Manager, Middle East, India and Africa, Bentley Motors and Saher Baaj, General Manager, Al Wajba Motors, Bentley Qatar at the Qatar Motor Show 2015.

Vision Gran Turismo from the PlayStation 3 game “Gran Turismo 6”. Speaking at the Qatar Motor Show, Thomas Milz, Managing Director, Volkswagen Middle East, said: “The Jetta is now powerful than ever before with a 2.5L engine and completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 9.0 seconds – a full 3.6 faster than the previous model. The new Jetta sports a mature shape with an elegant yet sporty design and, with fuel consumption of 7.1l/100km, we hope to offer better value and an economical drive experience to our customers.” The Jetta is now more powerful with a 2.5L pet- rol engine, producing 125kW/170 HP, in addition to a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. With a fuel consumption of 7.1l/100km, the Jetta propels from 0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and is available in two model configurations – Jetta SE and Jetta SEL. The starting price of the new Jetta with the more powerful 2.5L engine is 22,900 USD. The extremely sporty car, Golf R 400 concept, developed by Volkswagen R GmbH, shows its power in its name – 400 HP (294 kW). Powered by a 2.0 TSI engine, whose technical genes stem from the Thomas Milz, Managing Director Volkswagen Middle Polo WRC racing engine, the Golf is catapulted East, Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Middle from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The top Management of Volkswagen AG and Sheikha Hanadi speed is 280 km/h, and the maximum torque of bint Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani. 450 Newton metres is available starting at 2,400 East reveals new rpm. The extremely dynamic Golf R 400 is perfect olkswagen Middle East announced the in every detail: its engine, its permanent 4-wheel- Jetta and Dynamic arrival of a more powerful Jetta with a 2.5L drive system 4MOTION and its sport suspension, Vengine to the Middle East. The new Jetta as well as its body that has been redesigned to a will be available across all Volkswagen showrooms large extent. The Golf R 400 is painted in “Silver Concept Cars from May. Additionally, Volkswagen Middle East Flake”, which is contrasted by the roof in glossy presented two dynamic concept cars – the extremely black and mirror caps in real carbon fibre. sporty Golf R 400 and the virtual super GTI Roadster The Peninsula

Alfardan Motorcycles launched a collaborative range of their new range of motorcycles on its display stand to placate the ever increasing demand for premium brands in the motorcycle community. Headlining Alfardan Motorcycles’ display is the new 2015 Ducati Scrambler, alongside with the new Triumph Street Triple LSX, Triumph Tiger 800 XRx. The Classic custom con- cept of the new Ducati Scrambler made for those dedi- cated to the details and the 1970s look with a modern edge, and has spoked aluminium wheels, front and rear aluminum mudguards and seat with dedicated design, fuel tank with black stripe, dedicated logo and high plate support. CAMPUS PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 5

cout and Guides Unit IIS Scouts, Guides attend training camp Sof Ideal Indian School (IIS) participated in the Winter Scouts and Guides Training Camp organ- ised by Qatar Scouts and Guides Association recently at Marine Scouts Camp, Al Khor. 29 Scouts and 26 Guides with Scout Masters and Guide Incharge partici- pated in the two-day training camp along with Scouts and Guides from other expatriate schools. Shakil Ahmed Kakvi, Coordinator of Expatriate Scouts, opened the Camp by hoisting the Qatar Flag. The Scouts and Guides were trained in various activities such as tent preparation, compass boxing, dress code session, lowering the flag down, camp fire, physical fitness, drills, march past, interaction session, knot tying and lashing. The Peninsula

Basketball star visits Gulf English School

ulf English School Primary (GES) joined the school’s current priorities is to encourage stu- and compete successfully. They are certainly keen in the nation’s passion for basketball with dents to take part in competitive sport to keep fit and that’s a good starting point. a visit from towering basketball star and in good shape.” Robert Taylor, National Teams Technical Advisor GYaseen Musa, team captain of the World Hundreds of primary and secondary GES students with QBF has been pivotal in facilitating this part- Championship 3-on-3 basketball team and Robert attended the event, during which pupils showed their nership and said: “Qatar now has one of the top Taylor, National Teams Technical Adviser with Qatar excitement after receiving gifts of basketballs and 3-on-3 basketball teams in the world and this should Basketball Federation (QBF). GES will be working T-shirts during the QBF visit. serve to inspire out young players. The programme with QBF to build a basketball programme from Year Student Khaled Al Thani (Y11) spoke for the at GES will offer children an option from 5-on-5 3 up, which the Federation has sponsored, providing majority when he said “I normally prefer football but to 3-on-3 basketball and show them the routes to new basketball hoops to enthuse students to start to seeing Yaseen today has inspired me to try 3-on-3”. international performance”. train and compete with their new equipment. Yaseen Musa said: “It’s great to see so many young GES primary boys and girls have already demon- Rebecca Cruickshank, GES Faculty Coordinator people interested in basketball. It’s important to start strated their keenness for the sport having won their for PE, said: “We are very pleased to be working young if you want to be successful.” Over the coming first basketball tournament of the year against four with Qatar Basketball Federation to establish a months, QBF and GES will work together to create a other schools, winning every game at every level. 3-on-3 basketball development program as one of programme that enables our pupils to develop skills The Peninsula 6 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 MARKETPLACE

Toddler gut defences Qatar-UAE Exchange can be strengthened wins Best Money with ‘L-Protectus’ Exchange Award probiotics: Study atar-UAE Exchange received reakthrough findings from the award for the Best Money recently-concluded research QExchange in Qatar given by Bproving that one of the world’s Global Banking & Finance Review most researched probiotics known recently. Since its inception in 2011, the as L-Protectus (L.reuteri) helps awards reflect the innovation, achieve- strengthen gut defenses of one to three ment, strategy, progressive and inspi- year-old children have been unveiled rational changes taking place within the at a Nestlé roundtable discussion in global financial community. The Global Dubai, with the participation of lead- Banking and Finance Review Awards ing local and international experts in aim to recognise companies which are the fields of clinical nutrition, pediatric prominent in particular areas of exper- medicine and nutrition research. Speakers at the dicussion. tise and excellence within the financial According to a recent study pub- world. lished in the UAE by Dr Mohamad (L. reuteri) helps to reduce gastroin- “Nestlé is committed to develop On winning the award, Edison Miqdady, Division Chief, Pediatric testinal infections in children when products that best support growth and Fernandez, Country Head – Qatar- Gastrointestinal Infections, Hepatology given on a daily basis. Therefore, it is development of the child. Nestlé Nido UAE Exchange said: “It is a very proud and Nutrition Division at Sheikh important for parents to know that One Plus is the only specialised grow- moment for all of us at Qatar-UAE Khalifa Medical City, children between choosing the right nutrition for their ing-up milk that contains FortiProtect Exchange. Our sheer passion for excel- the ages of one and three fall sick due children from a very young age is cru- which includes L-Protectus (L.reuteri) lence and penchant for customer service to infectious diseases 10 to 15 times cial to avoid them from getting these to help strengthen gut defenses, prebi- has attributed to our success. We have a year, which is why discovering new infections, and subsequently growing otics to encourage a healthy digestive greater heights to reach and this pres- means to strengthen their immune sys- up healthy,” concluded the event’s key system and Iron, Zinc and Vitamins tigious award has only accelerated our tem is crucial. speaker Dr. Kimmo Makinen, Senior that help support immunity, growth momentum to achieve more.” “This randomized placebo-control- Scientist and a probiotic expert at the and bone development,” a comapny The Peninsula led study has been completed by 336 Nestlé Research Centre in Lausanne, press release claimed. children proving that L. Protectus Switzerland. The Peninsula

Al Futtaim Vehicle Rentals relocates to drive growth

l Futtaim Vehicle Rentals long term rentals but also personal (AVR), specialists in vehicle and corporate lease as well as chauf- Arental and leasing services feur services. The new premises is within the Al Futtaim Automotive located conveniently on the C – Ring Group have recently relocated their Road. Paul Milne, Regional Operations main office premises onto C–Ring Director, Al Futtaim Automotive Group Road. The relocation has been – Rental and Leasing, said about the designed to improve accessibility for relocation: “The new facility is conven- clients and to offer more comfortable iently located and is designed to help Al Futtaim Vehicle surroundings to meet and transact as us manage fleet more efficiently and Rentals officials and well as to provide scope for planned hence provide the customers with more staff at the new office. growth for both the rental and lease choices.” fleet. “This move is in line with Al The new location will help custom- Futtaim Vehicle Rentals corporate on our first 18 months of operations leasing businesses in the region — ers gain easier access to the complete vision of providing market leading and expand our presence and service Hertz and Firefly in the UAE, Thrifty product portfolio of the business con- vehicle rental and leasing service offering throughout 2015.” in Oman and Al Futtaim Vehicle sisting of not only short term and within Qatar. Our aim is to build Al Futtaim has four rental and Rentals in Qatar. The Peninsula

Market by Jean-Georges wins prestigious award

arket by Jean-Georges (pictured) at W Market Burger and Warm Chocolate Cake. Doha Hotel & Residences took home for the W Doha Hotel & Residences B&F Director Mconsecutive year running, the ‘Restaurant Andreas Magno comments, “We are honored to of the Year in Qatar’ award at the annual BBC Good have been recognized for our B&F offerings at such Food Awards Middle East. Influenced by world- a highly rated award ceremony. To take home the renowned three-Michelin star Chef, Jean-Georges award for the second year running is fantastic and Vongerichten, Market has positioned itself as a lead- speaks volumes about the dedication of our team ing culinary destination in Qatar since opening in in providing the utmost in customer service. We 2009. look forward to another year of quality, consist- Considered to be one of the most important award ency and of course innovative flair as we continue ceremonies in the region, this is the second time that to position Market as a leading culinary destination. a Doha category has been included in the awards, The whole team demonstrates a strict dedication to which launched in 2010. Signature dishes include the quality; invests the time to host our valuable diners Slowly Cooked Salmon, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, and cares to consistently apply Starwood’s service Black Truffle Pizza, Steamed Shrimp Salad, the standard”. The Peninsula MARKETPLACE PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 7 Hwang restaurant unveils Asian-inspired paintings

s part of the hotel’s Pan Asian cuisine which ongoing commitment features dishes from various Ato support local art- countries across Asia,” said ists, InterContinental Doha Pascal Eggerstedt, General The City unveiled its lat- Manager at InterContinental est art exhibition “Made in Doha The City. “It really Asia” by local artist Jacinthe gives our guests an authen- Lamontagne-Lecomte tic experience as they dine (pictured). with us.” Created especially for the “I was thrilled to cre- hotel’s Pan Asian restaurant ate this exhibition for Hwang, the artwork celebrates InterContinental Doha The amazing people from all across Asia that City and I appreciate the support the captured the artist’s attention and pro- hotel provides to the local art commu- vided the source of inspiration for the nity,” said Lamontagne-Lecomte. “I’m which the artist adds a variety of mate- “Made in Asia” will be on dis- pieces. very pleased with the way the artwork rials to create interesting textures and play inside Hwang restaurant until “We were delighted to partner looks amidst the Pan Asian décor of colours and in some cases, completely December 31 during regular dining with Jacinthe on this project as her Hwang restaurant.” transforms the original subject. hours. Located on the first floor of the pieces portray the many fascinating For the exhibition, Lamontagne- “The materials I use in my art vary. hotel, Hwang is open for lunch from people she has met during her trav- Lecomte used photo transfer with I’ll use really anything from paint, noon to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to els throughout Asia. Her artwork is mixed media on canvas. This type of newspaper, ink and gesso to silk wax, 11pm Sunday through Friday. the perfect complement to Hwang’s artwork begins as a photograph from foil paper, oil and even coffee.” The Peninsula

Splash introduces Spring’ 15 collection

astel shades, floral prints Memory Badges and Appliques, Racing and nautical stripes are Think soft feminine silhouettes trends and Fast Food that will Pmaking a return with which never fail to impress with set the mood for the season. Splash Spring’ 15 collection. Some full skirt dresses, pencil skirts Make heads turn in pieces like of the major trends that have been and the shirt dress imbibing the novelty printed sweater; intarsia explored in the collection are: retro 50’s vibe. prints tracksuits and elongated Impulse- Nautical Core- Monochromatic tees in stylish fabrics like Nylon A trend that never ceases to You can never go wrong when Mesh, Digital Printed Jerseys and make an appearance every season, you flaunt the much trusted Mélanges . the nautical look will be a wardrobe monochromatic trend. It’s min- 70’s Boulevard Prep staple. White, powder pinks, royal imalistic and you can embrace This trend is about making blue and sky blue are some of the this trend in classic and favored the formals and casuals come hues you will see in the collection. pieces like crop tops, shorts, together offering a more easily Expect to see variations in stripes, straight leg pants, oversized accessible style option for the a step ahead of the usual look with dressesand high-waist skirts. season. Blues and deep tones the incorporation of prints, vegetal Denim will also be an undeni- like crystal blue and marigold foliage, pop-art, rippling rays to able part of the range. drive the spring palette along- name a few in jacquard and spongy Pop Shake side grey and warm neutrals in surfaces. Key shapes will include Print stories are big with this classic pieces like pique jackets, summer dress, pencil skirts, maxi trend for youth staples. Pop premium bombers with subtle dresses, light hoodies and peplum Shake trend promises to infuse florals prints and geo motifs. tops. bright hues with eye catching The Peninsula

Honorary doctorate Aster to host cancer T A Sundar Menon, Chairman and awareness session Managing Director, Sun Group International (UAE, Qatar, India and ster Medical Centre will conduct an inter- Panama), was conferred with a honor- Aactive session on Cancer awareness, in line ary doctorate by European Continental with the activities of the World Cancer Day. University (ECU-USA) designed to rec- The campaign will be held for pre-registered ognise his entrepreneurship for 30 years. participants at Hotel Holiday Villa on February The honorary doctorate was presented 10, between 3pm and 5pm. by professor Ralph Thomas, Executive The session will throw light on breast cancer, Governor General, and Geoffrey Arthur cervical cancer, ovarian and endometrial can- Clarke, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, in a cer. The two-hour session will be led by obste- convocation, which was hosted by tricians and gynecologists of Aster Medical India Trade & Exhibition Center (ITEC – Centres — Dr Jyoti Khanna, Dr Hema Rajeev, Sharjah) and the knowledge partner, Hali Dr Aruna Devi and Dr Sabita Prasad. Management Consultancies in Dubai, Call 44589102 for registration. UAE, recently at hotel Palm Atlantis. The Peninsula 8 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 9

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Britney Spears embraces meditation Jupiter Ascending: Shamitabh: An ode to Big B’s inger Britney Spears’ boyfriend Charlie Ebersol has inspired her to Stake up meditation. baritone, human mortality The pop star is reportedly embracing the ancient relaxation tech- By Subhash K Jha nique after being encouraged to chill, courtesy her boyfriend, reports Inheriting the Earth femalefirst.co.uk. “Britney seems more at peace since she started meditating. Charlie alki must really is a meditation enthusiast. He’s always been interested in self-help and stop doing this. a clean lifestyle, so he’s a really good influence on Britney,” a source told BThis is the third Life & Style magazine. time he has stunned us The 33-year-old beauty, who has sons Sean, nine, and Jayden, eight, with his originality and with ex-husband Kevin Federline, has already started practicing alone audacity and engaging- on a daily basis before her concerts in Las Vegas. ness. He’s spoiling us “She has a mantra and she meditates for 15 minutes before perform- silly. ances to centre herself and calm her nerves,” the insider added. His third feature film is perhaps his most audacious cinematic journey yet. The writer- director takes the voice Lohan pretends to be security guard of Bachchan and puts it on Dhanush, that intel- ctress Lindsay Lohan pretended to be a security guard on talk ligent Tamil actor who is Ashow “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. rapidly emerging as the inheritor to Kamal Haasan. Poking fun at her Super Bowl commercial for an insurance company It really can’t any more audacious than this...though admittedly, there’s in which she played a “sorta mom” and reckless driver, she dressed up no telling what Balki would dare to do next. this time as host Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, who Shamitabh opens yet another door to Balki’s creative resourcefulness. rose to fame while working as a parking lot security guard, reports There are only three main characters in the film — the film-obsessed mute femalefirst.co.uk. Danish; Amitabh Sinha, the autumnal cauldron of discontent who gives She wore a curly black wig and fake moustache, while disguising voice to Danish’s dream; and the very cute assistant director Akshara her pink dress beneath a shirt, tie and oversized blazer, the pocket of (Akshara Haasan), who plays a reluctant and rather frail mediator which had the words “Jimmy Kimmel Live! Security” emblazoned on it. between the two raging men. She is really not up to the task. But then, Panning to the studio doors where Rodriguez usually stands guard, life never plays fair. Lohan is seen trying to stop herself from laughing. Given the inventive premise of the plot and the sheer charm of the By Stephanie Merry Kimmel got suspicious and asked: “Is that you Guillermo? Because intergalactic crime fighter, and he three principal actors, Balki could have comfortably allowed the narrative you look about 200 pounds lighter than usual.” skates around town on gravity-defying to work itself out. Blessedly there is no lazy writing in this powerful film. Lohan’s response came quick: “Sorta. I’ve been going to pilates.” he world of Jupiter Ascending shoes. GMOs never looked so good. Almost every narrative twist is cleverer and wiser than it would outwardly The chat show host responded by saying: “Well, you look great... Are is bursting with vivid details: It turns out that Earth is Jupiter’s seem. At times, you may think the film is trying to act smarter than it you sure you’re Guillermo because you look a little bit like Lindsay wolf-man hybrids and fly- birthright. But she’s going to have a actually is and in the process, it may seem as though the narrative is get- Lohan.” Ting lizard warriors, invisible hard time claiming it, because a trio ting carried away with itself. spaceships and volcanic kingdoms. of siblings are determined to snatch But no. Every action has a profound cause. There is a grand design The Wachowski siblings, the writing- it from her. They’re part of the rul- behind every seemingly spontaneous movement in the plot. You may won- and-directing team behind the Matrix ing Abrasax family — the Habsburgs der why Amitabh, the embittered alcoholic actor with a voice that could movies, have conjured another uni- of the sky — and they’re all a little move mountains, lives in the graveyard (with an entertaining sidekick- verse from scratch. off. Titus (Douglas Booth) is an orgi- cum-confidante)...A bit of a metaphoric indulgence, you would say. But Daniel Craig injured on ‘Spectre’ set For most of us, colorful flights of astic ladies’ man; Kalique (Tuppence wait for the film’s stunning finale: death is indeed a grave matter, specially fancy have gone the way of imaginary Middleton) is a quietly unhinged fount in lives that have seen better days. ctor Daniel Craig has reportedly friends — the older we get, the more of dubious wisdom. Early in the narrative we are told (in that mesmerising voice that plays Ainjured himself while filming the new our creative impulses get drowned out Then there’s Balem, played by the main lead in the plot) that once upon a time, The Voice had been James Bond movie Spectre. by the cacophony of adult responsi- Eddie Redmayne. He may be up for rejected by not just the film industry but all popular mediums. This, as The 46-year-old actor, who plays the bilities. It seems that Andy and Lana a best actor Oscar for The Theory of any Bachchan fan would tell you, is a fact from the superstar’s real life. lead role in the franchise, is said to have Wachowski have never lost that Everything, but here he’s hilariously It’s a compelling premise transported to illuminating heights by the sprained his knee while shooting a fight childlike ability to dream. But they over-the-top. He speaks in barely writer-director’s insight into human nature. Balki never flinches from scene for the film, which is expected to also haven’t mastered the grown-up audible whispers, attempting to drop looking at the darker zones of human nature. Yet, he likes to keep the release in November this year, reports power to rein it in. The story they tell his voice by an octave, and skulks surface amiable, gentle and very viewer-friendly. His cinematographic mirror.co.uk. in Jupiter Ascending could probably around with an emotionless far-off ally P C Sreeram paints an almost Shakespearean autumnal ruin around The accident took place at Pinewood occupy an entire television season. gaze that’s supposed to read as psy- Bachchan’s character. Studios in Buckinghamshire. Due to the There’s way too much here for one chotic. In truth, he’s about as intimi- Dhanush plays the mute star-aspirant with great understanding. His role incident, the makers are almost panick- movie to hold. dating as a toddler. His tantrums gets progressively complex as his on-screen persona must mesh with the ing because the film was already on tight Mila Kunis plays Jupiter Jones, manifest themselves in sudden out- narrative with phantom limbs. When “intergalactic advocate” named Bob, Bachchan baritone in a way where the merger looks convincing. Dhanush shooting schedule. the daughter of immigrants, working bursts that have Redmayne screeching Jupiter meets Titus, for example, she who ushers Jupiter through an end- manages to pull the character, into the realm of the utterly believable. “...Bond bosses would have been panick- as a maid in Chicago and sharing a his lines. Unfortunately, you’ll never falls under his spell in a matter of less bureaucracy to claim her inher- The chemistry between the alcohol-laden Voice and the dream-drenched ing. Filming deadlines are so tight, any bedroom with her mother and aunt. be able to unhear the way he shrieks moments even though she has been itance. It makes the DMV look like face is the film’s focal point. Dhanush’s rapport with Akshara’s character sort of delay can bring mayhem to the schedules,” The Sun newspaper It’s a humble existence, especially “Gooooo!” to his hideous minions. warned about the crazed fanatics in Maui. And although they don’t get a never quite gets there, partly because she’s a little too young and inexpe- quoted a source saying. considering she’s a queen, at least to The Abrasax siblings don’t get his family. lot of screen time, Caine’s legionnaire rienced-looking for the part, though nonetheless a prized discovery. The The movie’s extras were even told to go home for the day after Craig the people who live on far-off planets along, so they aren’t teaming up If there were more time, her gul- comrades are an entertaining crew. growing romantic fondness between the two doesn’t get your attention. injured himself on the set. that we Earthlings have never heard against Jupiter so much as individu- libility might be comprehensible. Even with all the action and adven- Neither do some of the songs, specially the romantic number where the “The extras were simply told, ‘You can go home — Daniel’s injured of. There are pros and cons to hav- ally going after her, which turns into Instead, we shake our heads at this ture, Jupiter Ascending often feels pri- commode plays a pivotal role. Ilayaraja’s background score is far more his knee’,” the source added. ing royal genes. Jupiter is heir to a three separate narrative threads woman who has gotten herself into marily like a love story. A relationship evocative than the songs which strive to be ‘cool’ rather than compelling. However, a spokesperson for the film assured fans later on that Craig huge fortune, but some people want that take our hero to three planets. yet another sticky situation from between Caine and Jupiter is inevi- Bachchan rages and towers over the proceedings as only he can. Is is on the mend and filming is set to resume this weekend. her dead. Luckily, Caine (Channing There’s simply not enough time to which only a wolfman with magic table, thanks in part to her near- there no end to his brilliancy? Dhanush’s synchronicity with the Big B, “Daniel Craig sustained a knee sprain this week while shooting a Tatum) appears and ends up rescu- give any of these stories their due, so shoes can extricate her. constant damsel-in-distress routine. so crucial to the plot, proves him to be an actor of remarkable resources. fight sequence on the set of Spectre. He will be filming on Saturday as ing her from evildoers and explaining instead, each one feels abbreviated. There’s still time for some fun But the pairing never feels entirely Thankfully, like Balki, Dhanush is a Big B fan later, an honest artiste first. planned,” the spokesperson said. the cosmos. He’s a splice — part-wolf, Sometimes, during conspicuous edit- detours that further illuminate the earned. Like everything else in the IANS part-man — and 100 percent melan- ing, you can almost see where more Wachowskis’ spectacular visions. movie, it’s too much too soon. choly dreamboat. Caine is a former movie was supposed to exist, like a One wry diversion involves a robotic WP-Bloomberg 10 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 AVIATION

Despite a number of recent high-profile commercial aviation disasters, statistics suggest there has never been a safer time to fly COMMERCIAL AIRLINE ACCIDENTS, 2014* 0 = Number of fatalities Sepahan Airlines Nepal Airlines TransAsia HeviLift HESA IrAn-140 DHC Twin Otter ATR-72 DHC Twin Otter Aug 10 Feb 16 Jul 23 Sep 20 48 18 48 4

Air Algeria Malaysia AirAsia MD-83 Airlines Indonesia Jul 24 Boeing 777 Airbus A320 Total Mar 8 Dec 28 116 19 fatal 239 162 accidents Fatal events: Scheduled passenger flights (lowest ever), Fatal accidents: Regional and commuter airlines 671 deaths Fatal accidents: Non-passenger flights (details not shown)

NUMBER OF FLIGHTS PER FATAL ACCIDENT, 2014* 2014: 2.38m 2.5 million July 17 loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 with 298 passengers and crew excluded on grounds that it crashed due to conflict 2.0

1.5 Five-year average 1.0 Average for last 0.5 five years: 1.75m

0 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2014 *Figures include all commercial flights by jets and turboprops with 14 or more seats HEALTH / FITNESS PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 11

Schizophrenia has eight avatars, not one n an important first step towards better Idiagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, researchers have found that there are eight different types of the brain disorder, and not a single type, as earlier thought. Schizophrenia consists of a group made up of eight genetically different types of diseases, each of which presents its own set of symp- toms, the researchers said. It was known so far that approximately 80 percent of the risk of suffering from schizo- phrenia was hereditary, although scientists have struggled for years to identify which specific genes lead to it. In this new study, the researchers identi- How much fied various genes networks that contribute to the existence of eight types of schizophrenia. “Genes do not operate on their own, in an isolated manner,” said study co-author Igor sleep do Zwir, researcher at University of Granada in Spain. “They rather work with each other as an orchestra,” Zwir said. The study involved 4,196 patients diagnosed you need? with schizophrenia besides 3,200 healthy patients who participated as control group. “What we did with this research is identify the manner in which the genes interact with each other, in an orchestrated manner in the By Elahe Izadi much sleep. Panel members met four times over a case of healthy patients, or disorganised, as nine-month period and voted twice to come up with happens in the cases that lead to the differ- leep is glorious and many of us feel like we the recommended numbers. ent types of schizophrenia”, the authors said. aren’t getting enough of it. Well, now you The scope of the results and the methodology behind The researchers divided the patients have numbers to consult! Just turn to the them make the recommendations a first, Hale said. according to the type and seriousness of SNational Sleep Foundation’s newly-released “The National Sleep Foundation felt it was the time positive symptoms (such as different types set of recommended sleep duration for various points and their role to assemble this panel, and they’ve been of hallucinations or deliriums), or negative of life, numbers that were developed after an extensive working on it for years,” Hale said. “There has been a symptoms (such as lack of initiative, troubles review of past scientific literature and input from a shortage of scientific expert panels on the topic of sleep in organising thoughts, or lack of connection variety medical professionals. The recommendations duration. . . .We just know it’s one of the questions that between emotion and thought). for age categories from newborns to older adults were people ask regularly. People type those questions into In parallel, scientists classified the profiles published this week in the National Sleep Foundation’s Google all the time, and there wasn’t a consensus.” of these symptoms into eight qualitative types journal Sleep Health. The foundation had previously posted recommenda- of different diseases according to the underly- tions on its website, but they were “a bit dated” and ing genetic conditions. Here are their recommended sleep times: weren’t developed following the same kind of thorough • Zero to three months of age: 14 to 17 hours literature review and input from various professional • Four to 11 months of age: 12 to 15 hours organizations as the new guidelines, a spokesperson Vitamin A may protect • One to two years of age: 11 to 14 hours said. In some cases, the previous recommendations • Three to five years of age: 10 to 13 hours included wider hour ranges or more narrow ones. kids from malaria • Six to 13 years of age: nine to 11 hours And new categories were added for younger and older itamin A may protect children against the • 14 to 17 years of age: eight to 10 hours adults. Vmosquito-borne malaria parasite, a study • 18 to 25 years of age: seven to nine hours As for how much people are sleeping: the data is said. Children under the age of five living in • 26 to 64 years of age: seven to nine hours kind of all over the place. You could look to the Bureau sub-Saharan Africa were 54 percent less likely • 65 and older: seven to eight hours of Labor Statistics, which has the average American to develop malaria if they had been given a sin- By comparison, the National Institutes of Health over 15 sleeping eight hours and 45 minutes. Or, a 2013 gle large dose of vitamin A, the findings showed. recommends newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours; preschool- Gallup poll in which the average American reported “Our research found that children who ers sleep 12 to 12 hours; school-aged sleeping 6.8 hours nightly. received vitamin A supplementation were children sleep at least 10 hours; Every individual is The Centers for Disease Control less likely to become infected with malaria,” teenagers sleep nine to 10 hours; and and Prevention has called insuffi- said study leader Maria-Graciela Hollm- adults, including the elderly, sleep a little different, the cient sleep a public health epidemic. Delgado, postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins seven to eight hours. recommendations can And Hale, who focuses on teenagers, Bloomberg School of Public Health. “Sleeping too little and too much provide guidance for said most American teens are simply Vitamin A appeared to be more protec- are both associated with increased not sleeping enough on a whole. tive under certain circumstances, including risk of mortality and a range of parents and others in Hale said that while every indi- when administered during the rainy season, as other adverse health issues: car- creating household vidual is a little different, the rec- well as when given to older children and when diovascular disease, possibly can- environments ommendations can provide guidance more time had passed since supplementation. cer and also impaired psychological for parents and others in creating For the study, Hollm-Delgado and her col- well-being,” said Lauren Hale, edi- conducive to children household environments conducive leagues analysed national survey data from tor of the journal Sleep Health and and adults alike getting to children and adults alike getting four sub-Saharan countries (Burkina Faso, associate professor of preventative enough sleep. enough sleep (think: electronics off Mozambique, Rwanda and Senegal) on more medicine at Stony Brook University. and lights out). And if people are than 6,100 children between the ages of six NSF convened an 18-member sleeping over the recommended and 59 months. panel of sleep experts and people range, this may be a signal of other The researchers were looking for possible representing 12 different professional health organiza- health problems, such as depression. links between malaria rates and several types tions, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, “There are always exceptions, whether it’s a flight of childhood vaccines as well as vitamin A American Geriatrics Society and American Psychiatric to catch, a test to take, things to do, and some days supplementation. Only vitamin A was found Association. This panel reviewed 312 peer-reviewed you need to sleep over the range because you are sick,” to be protective against the disease. articles published between 2004 and 2014 that dealt Hale said. “But, on a regular basis, you should try to Agencies with sleep duration and the effects of too little or too aim for the recommended range.” WP-Bloomberg 12 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 TECHNOLOGY Best apps and games for February These apps and games get the seal of approval this month, from a service that introduces coding logic to children to a mobile game where you draw the levels yourself.

By Stuart Dredge

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK iOS/Android Just a “preview” for now, this is Microsoft’s flagship email software made mobile, with a slick app that gives Gmail and other rivals a run for their money. It works with many of those rivals too: Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Apple iCloud accounts. twerking in favour of child-friendly animal and Flockers is the spawn of two famous game fran- animation clips. chises: its developer Team 17 made the Worms VESSEL games, while its gameplay will remind you of iOS PUSHBULLET Lemmings. Here, it’s sheep that you’re guiding to If you spend a lot of time watching vloggers, iOS/Android safety through an array of dangerous levels. Full comedy skits and music on YouTube, Vessel is It’s been on Android for a while, but the clever of charm. worth a look. It’s signing up creators to offer “early notifications-synching app is now on iOS too. It access” to their new videos, with an easy-to-use pushes smartphone alerts to your computer, mak- DRAGON QUEST V app to browse what’s new in your feed. ing it a cinch to ping files and links from one to iOS/Android (Both £10.99) the other. Square Enix has been updating a swath of its DUBSMASH famous console roleplaying games for smartphones iOS/Android and tablets, with Dragon Quest V the latest. It’s a Dubsmash is a big hit among younger smart- Gaming Apps meaty challenge for RPG fans, whether you have phone users. You choose a famous quote or clip, nostalgic pangs for the original or are new to the mime along to it, then send the video to friends – TOP ELEVEN 2015 series. including via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. iOS/Android (Both Freemium) A novelty, maybe, but popular. Can anyone challenge Football Manager WORDS ON TOUR Handheld as the best mobile football management iOS/Android (Both Freemium) iBRAILLER NOTES game? Top Eleven is the best effort yet, blending A Scrabble-esque game that has been an endur- iPad transfers and tactics in a social game where you ing hit on mobile devices now has this version, This app has a very specific audience: blind and take on other players around the world. which can be played alone. Making words with partially sighted people. It’s a way to create and letter tiles is still the key, but this time it’s more share Braille notes, with an inventive user inter- GUNBRICK of a digital word-search in format. face based on detecting where your fingertips are, iOS (£2.29) /Android (£1.99) and matching their position with the keys. What’s a Gunbrick? Simple: “A gun one side, SKY GAMBLERS: STORM RAIDERS a shield on the other”. It’s the cube-shaped pro- iOS (£3.99 + IAP) /Android (£0.63 + IAP) ROBOT SCHOOL: LEARN TO CODE tagonist in this inventive, original platform-puz- Newly released for Android, this second world iOS (£2.29) zler. Your job is to roll, jump and shoot your way war air-combat game has all the mid-air thrills There’s a lot of buzz about children learning through the carefully crafted levels. Brilliant fun. and spills you could hope for. It also offers spiffing coding. Robot School is one of the apps trying to graphics and online multiplayer modes to dogfight help. For age seven and up, it introduces coding TRIVIA CRACK over the internet. logic across 45 levels of accessible, robot-guided iOS/Android (Both Freemium) puzzling. Huge in the Americas, with 100 million players, ROCKET CARS Trivia Crack is a turn-based trivia quiz where you iOS (Freemium) VRSE test your knowledge against friends and stran- Sitting somewhere between Mario Kart and iOS/Android gers. It’s this year’s Draw Something – a fun social Wipeout, this racing game is a colourful mix of Interested in virtual reality but don’t want to mobile craze. speed, stunts and great big missiles. Vehicles vary spend hundreds of pounds on a headset? Verse from buggies to trucks, and while in-app purchases is an app showcasing VR films that can be used ADVENTURE TIME: GAME WIZARD are used, they’re not pushed too aggressively. alone, or with a DIY “Google Cardboard” device. iOS (£3.99) /Android (£3.29) The films, from creator Chris Milk, are beautiful Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time show’s lat- PIRATE KINGS and thought-provoking. est app has creativity galore. It involves sketching iOS/Android (Both Freemium) your own levels on-screen or on paper, and turning This piratical adventure has been a hit from VINE KIDS them into a game featuring favourite characters – Scandinavia to Singapore. It’s a fun slice of ocean- iOS or just browsing those made by others. bound empire building, as you raid friends’ islands Twitter’s Vine app has become a fertile com- and upgrade your own base to become a pirate munity of people making six-second videos. Now FLOCKERS king. there’s a version for kids, minus the swearing and iOS/Android (Both £1.49 + IAP) The Guardian COMICS & MORE PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 13

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ACCELERATOR, AUTOMOBILE, AXLE, BATTERY, BRAKE, CARBURETOR, CLUTCH, CRANKSHAFT, CRUISE CONTROL, CYLINDER, DASHBOARD, DIFFERENTIAL, DISTRIBUTOR, ENGINE, EXHAUST, FUEL LINE, GEARS, HALF SHAFT, HEADLIGHT, IGNITION, MUFFLER, PISTON, RADIATOR, SHOCK ABSORBER, SPARK PLUG, STEERING, SUSPENSION, TAILPIPE, TRANSMISSION, WHEELS. 14 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 CROSSWORDS

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HYPER SUDOKU How to play Kakuro: The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells - called a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once.

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Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate How to EASY SUDOKU play Hyper Easy Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in A Hyper Sudoku each empty cell so every Puzzle is solved row, every column and by filling the every 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 the digits 1 to 9. to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear YESTERDAY’S only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is ANSWER solved like a normal Sudoku. CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 15

The Gambler (2D/Drama) SHOWING AT VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER 1 – 10:45am, 1:00, 3:10, 7:30, 9:40 &11:55pm TEL: 444933989 444517001 Mortdecai (2D/Action) – 5:20pm Jupiter Ascending (2D/Adventure) 12:05 As Time Goes 08:00 News 2 – 2:00, 7:00, 9:30 & 11:55pm By 08:30 People & – 11:30am & 4:30pm 3D 12:35 Sinbad Power Paddington (2D/Family) 3 13:20 Doctor Who: 09:00 The System – 10:20am, 12:20, 2:20 & 4:20pm Planet Of The 10:30 Inside Story Son of A Gun (2D/Action) –7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm Dead 11:00 News A Most Violent Year (2D/Crime) 4 14:45 Doctors 11:30 Talk To Al – 10:10am, 2:40, 7:10, 9:40 & 11:50pm 16:40 As Time Goes Jazeera Taken 3 (2D/Action) – 12:30 & 4:40pm By 12:30 Living The Yellowbird (2D/Animation) 17:10 Being Eileen Language 5 – 10:30am, 12:30, 2:30 & 6:30pm 17:35 The Omid Djalili 13:00 NEWSHOUR Wild Card (2D/Action) Show 14:30 Inside Story – 4:30, 8:30, 10:30pm & 12:30am 18:05 Rev. 15:00 Al Jazeera Stone Hearst Asylum (2D/Thriller) 18:35 The Vicar Of World 6 – 11:10am 4:00 & 9:00pm Dibley 16:00 NEWSHOUR 19:05 Call The 17:30 Listening Post American Sniper (2D/Action) – 1:30, 6:20 & 11:15pm Midwife 19:30 101 East 20:00 Frankie 20:30 Inside Story 7 Shamitabh (2D/Hindi) – 12:30, 6:00 & 11:55pm 20:50 Whitechapel 21:00 NEWSHOUR Selma (2D/Drama) – 10:00am, 3:30 & 9:00pm 21:35 Scott & Bailey 22:30 Talk To Al 22:20 Zen Jazeera Vitamin (2D/Arabic) 8 – 11:15am, 1:30, 6:10, 8:30 & 11:00pm 23:55 The Omid Djalili 23:00 Muslims of Show France Mortdecai (2D/Action) – 3:50pm Jupiter Ascending (IMAX 3D/Action) – 10:00am, 9 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:50pm & 12:10am Wild Card (2D/Action) – 1:30, 6:30 & 11:30pm 10 13:50 The Wild 13:00 Dangerous Jupiter Ascending (2D/Action) – 11:00am, 4:00 & 9:00pm Life Of Tim Encounters Faulkner 14:00 Live Free Or Die 1 Yennai Arindhaal (2D/Tamil) – 2:00pm 16:35 Wildest Middle 16:00 The Living East Edens Yellowbird (2D/Animation) – 5:00pm 18:00 Call Of The 17:00 Swamp Men – 6:30pm Stone Hearst Asylum (2D/Thriller) Wildman 18:00 Ultimate Airport A Most Violent Year (2D/Crime) – 8:30pm 19:20 Deadly Islands Dubai 21:10 Sharkageddon 19:00 Air Crash Shamitabh (2D/Hindi) – 10:45pm 22:05 Tanked Investigation 2 Yennai Arindhaal (2D/Tamil) – 2:00pm 23:00 Treehouse 20:00 Living Edens Masters 21:00 Swamp Men – 5:00pm Son of A Gun (2DCrime) 23:55 When 22:00 Ultimate Airport MALL Jupiter Ascending (2D/Adventure) Dinosaurs Dubai – 7:00 & 9:15pm Roamed 23:00 Crime Lab The Gambler (2D/Drama) – 11:30pm The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 3 (2D/Animation) – 2:30pm – 4:45pm The Gambler (2D/Drama) 13:00 My Boys 12:00 Emmerdale Vitamin (2D/Arabic) – 6:45pm 13:30 Better Off Ted 12:30 Coronation 14:00 How I Met Street Mariyam Mukku (2D/Malayalam) – 9:00pm Your Mother 14:00 Parenthood A Most Violent Year (2D/Adventure) – 11:15pm 14:30 2 Broke Girls 15:00 Covert Affairs The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 15:00 Cougar Town 16:00 Emmerdale 1 (2D/Animation) – 2:15pm 16:00 Modern Family 16:30 Coronation 16:30 The Goldbergs Street Yellowbird (3D/Animation) – 4:45pm 18:00 Enlisted 18:00 Parenthood A Most Violent Year (2D/Crime) – 6:15pm 18:30 The Michael J. 19:00 Castle Stone Hearst Asylum (2D/Thriller) – 8:30pm Fox Show 20:00 How To Get 19:00 Community Away With Yennai Arindhaal (2D/Tamil) – 10:15pm 20:00 Mindy Project Murder 2 Yennai Arindhaal (2D/Tamil) – 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00pm 21:30 Modern Family 21:00 Top Gear (US) 22:00 Girls 22:00 The Americans LANDMARK – 11:00pm Jupiter Ascending (3D/Adventure) 23:30 Mindy Project 23:00 Grimm 3 Son of A Gun (2DCrime) – 2:00pm Mariyam Mukku (2D/Malayalam) – 4:00pm

Jupiter Ascending (2D/Adventure) – 6:15pm 13:00 Garfield's Pet 13:00 Grand Piano Vitamin (2D/Arabic) – 8:30pm 12:00 Jodha Akbar 13:55 Good Luck 13:05 Auction Hunters Force 15:00 Centre Place 12:30 Kumkum Bhagya Charlie 13:30 The Liquidator 14:30 The Happy 17:00 Now You See The Gambler (2D/Drama) – 11:00pm 13:00 Jamai Raja 15:00 Girl Meets World 14:20 Tethered Cricket 2 Me 15:45 Jessie Yellowbird (2D/Animation) – 2:30 & 4:00pm 13:30 Bandhan 15:10 Fat N' Furious: 16:00 Hatching 19:00 Suspension Of 14:00 Doli Armaano Ki 16:10 Austin & Ally Rolling Thunder 18:00 Barbie Disbelief – 5:45 & 10:45pm 1 Shamitabh (2D/Hindi) 14:30 Jodha Akbar 16:35 Girl Meets World 16:00 Fast N' Loud Fairytopia 21:00 Capital 15:00 Kasamh Se 17:00 Liv And Maddie 16:50 How It's Made 23:00 On The Road Jupiter Ascending (2D/Adventure) – 8:30pm 20:00 Planet 51 16:00 Hum Paanch 17:25 I Didn't Do It 17:15 What's In The 21:45 The Happy 01:15 Now You See Stone Hearst Asylum (2D/Thriller) – 2:30pm 17:00 Aunn Zara 17:50 Dog With A Blog Barn? Cricket 2 Me 18:00 Zee Connect 18:15 Good Luck 18:05 Auction Hunters 03:15 Suspension Of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 23:15 Hatching Season 4 Charlie 18:55 The Carbonaro Disbelief (2D/Animation) – 4:30pm 01:00 Twigson 18:30 Bandhan 19:05 Girl Meets World Effect ROYAL 2 American Sniper (2D/Action) – 7:00pm 19:00 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 19:30 Binny And The 19:20 The Carbonaro Li'l Champs 5 Ghost Effect The Gambler (2D/Drama) – 9:15pm PLAZA 20:00 Look Whos 19:55 Gravity Falls 19:45 The Big Brain Jupiter Ascending (2D/Adventure) – 11:15pm Talking With 20:20 Kim Possible Theory 14:00 Mystery, Alaska 13:00 The Sapphires Niranjan 20:45 Spooksville 20:35 You Have Been 16:00 Sister Act 2: Back 15:00 Dream House Son of A Gun (2DCrime) – 2:30pm 3 21:00 Qubool Hai 21:10 I Didn't Do It Warned In The Habit 17:00 Admission Satrangi Sasural 21:35 Gravity Falls 19:00 I, Frankenstein The Gambler (2D/Drama) – 4:30pm 21:30 21:25 Gold Rush 18:00 Seeking A Friend 22:00 Doli Armaano Ki 22:00 Suite Life On 23:05 Alaska: The Last For The End Of 21:00 Crawl A Most Violent Year (2D/Crime) 22:30 Hello Pratibha Deck Frontier 23:00 The Wolf Of – 6:45 & 11:15pm The World 23:00 Best of Fear Files 22:25 A.N.T. Farm 23:55 Street Outlaws 20:00 Big Wedding Wall Street Vitamin (2D/Arabic) – 9:00pm 00:00 Jodha Akbar 22:50 Shake It Up 01:10 Airplane Repo 22:00 The Heartbreak 02:00 House Of 23:10 Wolfblood 02:00 Street Outlaws Kid Versace 16 PLUS | SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2015 POTPOURRI

Water on Mars Curiosity reached the base of rock,” said John Michael Morookian, Events in Qatar Mount Sharp five months ago after the team’s surface science and sam- more acidic than two years of examining other sites pling activity lead for the Pahrump inside Gale Crater and driving Hills campaign. Family Art Workshops When: toward the mountain at the cra- Till March 31, 2015 previously thought Where: ter’s centre. Katara Art Studios - Bldg 19 What: new Martian sample taken by Both target sites lie in a outcrop Nasa clicks closest ever Katara Art Studios is hosting a Nasa’s Curiosity rover hints called “Pahrump Hills,” an exposure series of Diverse Family Art Workshops snap of dwarf planet from September 2014 to March 2015. at water that was more acidic of the Murray formation that is the A They invite families to attend with their than evidenced in its first drill at basal geological unit of Mount Sharp. asa’s Dawn spacecraft has children aged between 5 years old to 10 Mount Sharp - a layered rock record The Curiosity mission team has acquired the latest and clos- years old. of ancient Martian environment. already proposed a hypothesis that Nest-yet snapshot of the mys- The cost of each workshop is The rover used a new, low-percus- this mountain, the size of Mount terious world of dwarf planet Ceres. QR150 sion-level drilling technique to collect Rainier in Washington, began as sedi- At a resolution of 14 kms per pixel, sample powder from a rock target ments deposited in a series of lakes the pictures represent the sharpest called “Mojave 2.” filling and drying. images to date of Ceres. Shirin Neshat: Afterwards The first sample of the mountain’s The team chose a target called After the spacecraft arrives and When: Till February 15, 2015 Where: base layer came from a target called “Mojave” largely due to an abundance enters into orbit around the dwarf Mathaf: Arab Museum of “Confidence Hills”. of slender features, slightly smaller planet, it will study the intriguing Modern Art What: “The analysis shows a significant than rice grains, visible on the rock world in great detail. The first solo exhibition in the amount of jarosite, an oxidised min- surface. Ceres, with a diameter of 950 Middle East by internationally acclaimed eral containing iron and sulfur that Researchers sought to determine kms, is the largest object in the main artist Shirin Neshat. Occupying the entire forms in acidic environments,” Nasa whether these are salt-mineral crys- asteroid belt, located between Mars ground floor galleries, the exhibition said in a statement. tals, such as those that could result and Jupiter. features existing and newly produced works. “Our initial assessment of the new- from evaporation of a drying lake, or Dawn’s mission to Vesta and Ceres Free admission est sample indicates that it has much if they have some other composition. is managed by the Jet Propulsion more jarosite than Confidence Hills,” Mojave 2, an alternative drilling Laboratory for Nasa’s Science said David Vaniman, deputy principal target selected at the Mojave site, Mission Directorate in Washington. Rock Paper Scissors investigator of the Planetary Science has the same type of crystal-shaped Dawn is a project of the directo- When: Till February 15, 2015 Institute, Tucson, Arizona. features. rate’s Discovery Programme, man- Where: HBKU Student Center Art The minerals in “Confidence Hills” “This was our first use of low-per- aged by Nasa’s Marshall Space Flight Gallery indicate less acidic conditions of cussion drilling on Mars, designed to Center in Huntsville, Alabama. What: Kelley Lowe, Fleming Jeffries, formation. reduce the energy we impart to the Agencies Sophiya Khwaja: a collaboration between three artists exploring their material and immaterial worlds through hand- work. Raw materials range from the industrial and discarded to the natural and domestic. Themes of scavenging, mapping, and deciphering coincide with IN the joy of making in a diverse show of FOCUS by Oscar Rialubin hybrid installations and works on paper. Free entry

Yousef Ahmad: Story of ingenuity When: Nov 11- Feb14; 10am-8pm Where: Qatar Museums Gallery, Building 10, Katara What: As a pioneer of Qatar’s modern art movement, Yousef Ahmad’s artistic journey has spanned over three decades, and his work has been influenced by his surroundings and emotional ties with Qatar’s culture and traditions. It showcases three phases in his career, from the early oil paintings that include the depiction of Al Zubarah Fort, to mixed media calligraphic pieces to new conceptual artworks. Free Entry

Mal Lawal Biennale When: Till February 28 Where: Doha Exhibition Center What: Spread over 5,000sqm space, the expo is divided into 11 categories and offers a feast to the eyes and intellect of visitors with a diverse array of objects. There has been a rise in the number of participants from 90 in the first edition to 152 this year, 110 of whom are from Qatar and 42 from other GCC countries. Free entry

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