THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 HEALTH | 7 BOLLYWOOD | 8 Eat soy, nuts Lucky to have and pulses daily Anil Kapoor for healthy as my father: heart Sonam

Find your palette gratification at LONDON: London’s finest. There’s a duck jelly with soubise onion purée , a massive scallop HOME OF and a very Instagrammable, cotton-candy- FANCY ringed dessert. P 4-5 CUISINES |

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Mitsubishi Elevators & Escalators organises ‘health check’ campaign for employee wellness

itsubishi Elevators & Esca- Nearly 180 employees includ- well received by all the employ- medical fitness with their family. lators, in association with ing both staff and field technicians ees apart from interactive sessions Following an immense success MNaseem Al Rabeeh Medi- participated. The programme was by Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical and great feedbacks from the cal Centre, conducted Health organised to promote happiness Centre Team. Also, illustrative Employees, Haroon Mallick, Gen- Check and Awareness Drive, an and healthy well- being among all handouts and medical examina- eral Manager, ETA-MELCO has annual campaign that aims to its employees as part of its tion reports were given to the decided to continue the ‘Health increase the knowledge and Employee Welfare Initiatives. employees to maintain good Check Campaign’ to improve awareness of health. The awareness program was health and share their employee wellness.

DPS-MIS team attends international school debating championship

DPS-MIS Delegation of 12 students along The championship opened an opportunity from the best coaches of the world was enthral- with coach-cum-Debate Coordinator, for community building for all the young partic- ling. Overall it was an enriching programme A Jaya Majumder, participated at the Win- ipants. The chance to interact and learn directly which enhanced the skills of the participants. ter Holiday Open 2017 (an international school debating championship) in Zagreb, Croatia from December 15 to 17. There were 96 teams from 19 different countries in this tournament. At the end of the six preliminary rounds, two teams of DPS qual- ified for the final round. The first team broke into Octo-finals as the second best team win- ning all six rounds whereas the second team broke straight to semifinals as the top novice team. The first team lost against Denmark (national team) at quarter-finals and made its ranking within the top eight best teams. All the speakers of the team were rated among top 50 speakers (among 350 speakers) with Sandra in the 15th in rank. Our second team lost against Croatia in Semifinals and ended as the third best team of novice category in the tournament whereas, Akshalwas the as third best speaker in the same category. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017

Bloomberg 6 of the best t’s a city where restaurants compete on every level, from price to style to cuisine. You could go for a full English breakfast, followed by a fine dishes in London IFrench gastronomic lunch, then a fancy afternoon tea and finally some of the world’s best Indian food for dinner. you should go The only problem is, where to focus your energy? Let me help. Here are some of the most excit- ing new dishes being served in eat right now London right now. You certainly don’t need to have funds stashed away in Panama to be able to afford to eat well in London. Some of my favourite restaurants—including Bao, Chick ‘n’ Sours, Hoppers, Padella and Zedel—are among the least expensive. But if you do have cash to splash, there are plenty of opportunities. Charlotte Potato, Core by Clare Smyth Rarely has a potato attracted so much attention as in this new dish by Clare Smyth, who previously was guardian of three Michelin stars at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. North- ern Ireland-born Smyth loves her spuds, here elevating them to center stage. The potato is slow-cooked for as long as an hour in a marinade of butter and seaweed. It’s then chilled and served in a broth with more sea- weed. Herring and trout roe are served on top for an extra umami hit. There are also homemade salt- and-vinegar potato chips that cut through the richness of a dulse (sea- weed) and butter sauce served on the side and provide crunch for tex- ture. This spud is salty and rich and sweet. (And it is available on all the menus, including the £65 three- course lunch.) Seared Curried Orkney Scal- lop, Pétrus Pétrus is one of the best-kept secrets in the UK food world. It’s a longtime Gordon Ramsay restau- rant that has only now become a destination under Ramsay’s most recent head chef, Larry Jayasekara. Sri Lankan-born Jayasekara (whose resume includes Michel Bras in Lyon and Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons near Oxford) is a great talent who is taking the menu at Pétrus in a new

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lies beneath the jelly, which is made with natural gela- tin from cows’ feet and duck bone. It’s topped with smoked sturgeon, deco- rated with puree dots with fennel for aniseed flavour to cut through the richness of the jelly. Diced cold smoked sur- geon surrounds the caviar, which is heaped in the middle. Beef Fillet, Ella Canta Ella Canta is a new res- taurant on Park Lane from Beef Fillet Martha Ortiz, one of Mexi- Green Apple Candy Floss co’s leading chefs. Mexican cuisine has long been a gap direction, featuring courses.) in London’s culinary reper- Krispy Kreme, but the fla- Granny Smith apples and innovative dishes and Asian Duck Jelly, Claude Bosi toire, with only a handful of vour is not what you might elderflower syrup is topped spices. This extra-large scal- at Bibendum authentic restaurants expect. The choux pastry— with caramelised apples, lop well represents his style. French chef Claude Bosi untouched by the sticky fin- baked and then freshly sliced apples, straw- It’s seasoned with a curry won two Michelin stars gers of Tex-Mex. That deep-fried—is filled with a berries, apple sorbet and salt (based on his grandma’s straight away for his smart started to change with the Grana Padano cheese lime zest. The dish is then recipe) and pan-roasted new restaurant in Chelsea, arrival of Wahaca in 2007 zabaione, for a salty kick. covered with candy floss before being topped with where no dish has garnered and is gathering pace with There’s nutmeg somewhere (cotton candy) that features Buddha’s Hand (Asian) cit- more attention than his new tacos establishments in the mix, and it is topped dehydrated elderflower ron and finely chopped starter of duck jelly, Oscie- such as Santa Remedio. Ella with shaved black truffles. syrup and basil powder. chives for a light onion fla- tra caviar, spring onion and Canta, which opened in The pastry is light but there Finally, a hot apple, elder- vour. It’s served with a smoked sturgeon. I should September, leads the is nothing gentle about the flower and lime sauce is sabayon egg and meat probably mention right charge into fine dining, fea- burst of umami when you poured on top at the table. sauce, with braised kombu here that it costs £39 if you turing dishes that combine bite into it. Chef Francesco The cotton candy melts seaweed for an extra taste order a la carte at lunch- complex flavours with Mazzei has been working away like a retreating army of the sea. (You can find it time, so you might prefer to clean, beautiful on this little number for six for a colourful moment of on the a la carte menu, sample it on the dinner or presentation. years, and this is the latest restaurant theater. The fla- which costs £85 for three tasting menus. It’s inspired The beef fillet, black incarnation. It’s a star dish vours play on the idea of by a duck and eel dish that chichilo with ashes with at his new Battersea restau- childhood nostalgia and the Bosi was served in Hong aubergine (filete de res con rant, Fiume. recipe can be adapted with Chef Claude Bosi Kong. He spent two years chichilo negro con ceniza Green Apple Candy the changing of the seasons. won 2 Michelin developing his own crea- berenjena) costs a whop- Floss, Jean-Georges at the New York-based Jean- stars for his tion based around those ping £37, so this is one for Connaught Georges Vongerichten never flavours, with a little extra special occasions. Chichilo This is a very visual des- loses sight of the fact that restaurant in inspiration from a Joel sauce is one of the seven sert, ideal for Instagram. A serious food should also be Chelsea. Robuchon dish. famous moles of Oaxaca. panna cotta made with fun. This treat costs £12. A soubise onion purée It’s made with burnt chilis, roasted and smoked toma- toes, tomatillos, onion and garlic, with no added sugar. It’s cooked for a minimum of 10 hours for a deep fla- vor that is so rich, it could afford to spend the night in a deluxe suite at the Inter- Continental, home to Ella Canta. Grana Padano Ciam- bella, at Fiume Ciambelle are often sweet treats in , and Duck Jelly this one looks like a donut Grana Padano filled with sugary custard. Indeed, it is inspired by 06 MARKETPLACE / COMMUNITY THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017

Shangri-La Hotel Doha brings magic of Mardi Gras

his New Year’s Eve, Shangri- been an exceptional year for Qatar, La Hotel Doha is bringing New its people and our hotel. We aim to TOrleans’ most acclaimed party see out the year in style with our to Doha. The luxury city-centre biggest and most exciting party yet. hotel’s ballroom will be transformed We’re bringing the colourfulness of into a theatrical New Orleans’ style the infamous New Orleans carnival Mardi Gras carnival, where guests to Doha, so that all can enjoy the can enjoy flamboyant street enter- magic of Mardi Gras.” tainment. From lively jazz musicians Synonymous with New Orleans and magicians to attention-grab- for well over a century, Mardi Gras bing silt walkers and exciting was brought to America by French- acrobatic performances, guests will Canadian explorers. be treated to a night to remember. Today, the carnival which brings Receiving a complimentary visitors to New Orleans from all over masquerade mask at the door, guest the world has been lauded for its will enter a world of magical street colourful krewes (parade groups) style performances, delicious food and fabulous fun party and refreshments, and enjoy count- atmosphere. ing down to the New Year with a Shangri-La Hotel Doha’s Madri spectacular LED show. Gras New Year’s Eve party is on Featuring nine live street food December 31, from 8pm – 2am. stations offering tempting New Guest can enjoy a carnival street Orleans inspired cuisine as well as party atmosphere with a smart yet a DJ, dancefloor and stage, Shangri- relaxed dress code. La Hotel Doha has set the scene for Tickets prices at QR600 per per- a truly memorable New Year’s Eve. son include unlimited food and Commenting on this year’s spe- house beverages. Tickets are avail- cial celebrations, Alex Willates, able online at https://www.q-tickets. General Manager said: “2017 has com/events/MARDI_GRAS

Doha Toastmasters Club celebrates Qatar National Day oha Toastmasters Club, the first club of Qatar, cele- Dbrated Qatar National Day with much fanfare in true Toast- masters style. The meeting anchored by DTM, Hari Raghavan Pillai showcased Qatari history and stature. Lucky members went home with Qatar National Day themed goodies. District 20 Pro- gram Quality Director DTM, Rajeswar Sundaresan, Division E Director HPS, Bhullar Singh and other dignitaries graced the occa- sion with their esteemed presence. Hari Raghavan Pillai, past presi- dent of the club, was felicitated for his contribution to the Toastmas- ter community as he bid farewell to Qatar. Doha Toastmasters Club is a part of Toastmasters Interna- tional, a global non-profit organisation which trains individ- uals in developing public speaking and leadership skills. Visit www. dohatoastmasters.org. THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 HEALTH 07

Social isolation may raise diabetes risk IANS

en and women who are not active socially and remain Misolated may be at an increased risk of developing diabe- tes than individuals with larger social networks, a study has found. The findings showed that a lack of social participation was associ- ated with 60 per cent higher odds of pre-diabetes and 112 per cent higher odds of Type 2 diabetes in women compared to those with normal glu- cose metabolism. Men who lack social participation in clubs and groups had a 42 per cent higher risk 2 diabetes,” said lead author Steph- size and participation in social activ- cause non-specific complaints such of Type 2 diabetes, while those liv- anie Brinkhues, from the Maastricht ities may eventually be used as as tiredness and feeling unwell, ing alone had 94 per cent higher risk. University Medical Centre, in the indicators of diabetes risk,” added which may explain why individuals “The study is the first to deter- Netherlands. co-author Miranda Schram, from the limit their social participation. mine the association of a broad “As men living alone seem to be varsity. For the study, published in Promoting social integration and range of social network character- at a higher risk for the development the journal BMC Public Health, the participation may be a promising istics—such as social support, of type 2 diabetes, they should team involved 2,861 men and target in prevention strategies for network size or type of relation- become recognised as a high risk women aged 40 to 75 years. Early type 2 diabetes, the researchers ships—with different stages of Type group in health care. Social network changes in glucose metabolism may suggested.

Eat soy, nuts & Eating salads pulses daily for daily may keep healthy heart your brain 11 eplacing one to two serv- ings of animal proteins years younger Rlike meat and milk prod- ucts with plant proteins such as soy, nuts and pulses daily could ating one to two servings of reduce main cholesterol mark- salad with spinach, lettuce ers and prevent your risk of heart Eand kale daily may keep your disease and stroke, finds a study. brain 11 years younger as well as The findings showed that one prevent dementia, according to a to two servings of plant proteins study. every day could reduce the main The study found that people cholesterol markers low-den- who ate at least one serving of sity lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL green, leafy vegetables a day had “Projections show sharp rate of decline for those who ate or “bad” cholesterol, non-high a slower rate of decline on tests of increases in the percentage of peo- the most leafy greens was slower density lipoprotein cholesterol memory and thinking skills than ple with dementia as the oldest age by 0.05 standardised units per year and apolipoprotein B, by about people who never or rarely ate groups continue to grow in number, than the rate for those who ate the 5 percent. these vegetables. so effective strategies to prevent least leafy greens. This difference The health benefits could be In people who ate the most of dementia are critical,” Morris was equivalent to being 11 years even greater if people combined green, leafy vegetables brain age- added. younger in age. plant proteins with other cho- ing slowed by 11 years. The study, published in the The results remained valid after lesterol-lowering foods such as “Adding a daily serving of green, journal Neurology, involved 960 accounting for other factors that viscous, water soluble fibres leafy vegetables to your diet may people with an average age of 81 could affect brain health such as from oats, barley and psyllium, be a simple way to foster your brain who did not have dementia and smoking, high blood pressure, and plant sterols, said health,” said Martha Clare Morris, were followed for an average of 4.7 obesity, education level and Sievenpiper. from the Rush University in years. amount of physical and cognitive Chicago. Over 10 years of follow-up, the activities, the researchers said. 08 BOLLYWOOD THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017

Bhushan & Atul on board ‘Tape Cast’ to show the ‘real struggle’ for Salman Khan’s ‘Bharat’ of celebrities ilm critic Anupama Cho- IANS you beyond measure.” Agnihotri, board with us on ‘Bharat’ was a very pra says that a new web who is also Salman’s brother-in-law smooth and organic process for both Fseries “Tape Cast” will ilm producers Bhushan Kumar added: “In life, you just click with of us.” Earlier, Agnihotri produced allow people to see the real (pictured, left) and Atul Agni- some people. Bhushan and I have Salman-starrers like “Hello” and struggles and failures of celeb- Fhotri (pictured, right), on the interacted many times in the past. “Bodyguard”. Salman is currently rities and how they overcome occasion of Salman Khan’s (pic- His sensibility for content matched enjoying the success of “Tiger Zinda it. tured) 52nd birthday yesterday, with ours. So having T-Series on Hai”, also directed by Zafar. “My take away from the announced that they have joined ‘Tape Cast’ conversations has hands as co-producers of the Bol- been the sort of challenges the lywood superstar’s new film artists face, their struggles; we “Bharat”, to be directed by Ali Abbas only see the glamour and the Zafar. glory, but ‘Tape Cast’ allows Kumar of T-Series said in a us to see their real struggles statement: “We have had a long- and failures and the way they standing association with Salman overcome that. So it is about Khan from when we acquired the real people who have excelled, music of ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’. teaching us how to excel and We produced bhai’s (Salman’s) two fly beyond,” she said in a other films—‘Lucky: No Time For statement. Love’ and ‘Ready’, both of which The web series is inspired were successful collaborations. by the Grey Goose ‘Fly Beyond’ “Atul and I gel well and we philosophy of celebrating peo- decided to join hands on ‘Bharat’, a ple who have defied human drama that is bound to touch expectations, pushed bound- aries and touched new heights in their respective fields. “’Tape Cast’ is actually Tan- Lucky to have Anil Kapoor as my father: Sonam may Bhat’s idea and the reason I collaborated with n actor-producer you are a true gem and I’m Grey Goose on this is because Anil Kapoors (pic- so lucky to have you in my I think ’s ‘Fly Beyond’ Otured) 61st life. “You have made me philosophy is fascinating,” birthday, his daughter and the person I am today and said Chopra. actress Sonam Kapoor I continue to be inspired The show aims to unravel (pictured) said that she and in awe of your cha- the workings of a Fly Beyon- considers herself lucky to risma, loyalty and der’s mind through an have the “Mubarakan” star dedication every single off-script conversation as her father. day. How lucky am I to between two great minds hav- Sonam tweeted a few have a father like you,” she ing a heart-warming photographs in which she added. Bollywood celeb- discussion on life. Each epi- can be seen sharing lighter rities like Shekhar Kapur, sode opens on a reasoned moments with Anil. Farah Khan and Anupam inquiry, from money to love, “Happy birthday to the Kher also tweeted their to life—questions that trouble person who taught me to birthday wishes to Anil. all of us! Commenting on the fight for what I believe in Anupam wrote: launch, Anshuman Goenka, and to never stop chasing “Happy birthday my dear- Marketing Head, India said, my dreams. Without you, est friend Anil Kapoor. May “’Tape Cast’ refreshingly show- I wouldn’t be half the you always look 39 years cases celebrities as thinkers, woman I am today and for younger than you are. May innovative creators and out- that I love you endlessly,” all the best roles first come liers. The format lets the Sonam wrote in a series of to you. May I always have viewer be a voyeur to the tweets. “There is no one in the access to your gym and debates, dialogues and discus- the world who under- to your physiotherapist. sions between two stands me like you do and May God give you all the controversial and authorita- for that, I’m truly grateful. happiness in the world. tive minds.” Happy birthday daddy, You are the bestest.”

10 FOOD THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 Next-level roast chicken

Sara Moulton rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt fine-mesh strainer (to avoid burnt with the spatula until browned on The Washington Post 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground garlic bits). Roast (middle rack) for the second side. black pepper 35 minutes or until the meat is firm It can be prepared up to this 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil to the touch and the skin is golden point and kept off the heat until it his roast chicken is fairly For the mushrooms brown. is time to finish the chicken, and miraculous all by itself. But 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Reserve 2 tablespoons of the then reheated over medium heat Tcombined with a rosemary 8 ounces sliced fresh mush- fat/juices from the baking sheet for about 3 minutes per side. potato pancake and mushroom rooms, preferably a gourmet blend and transfer the chicken to a plat- For the mushrooms: While the sauce, it’s over the top — a hearty Pinch salt ter to rest for 15 minutes before chicken is resting, heat the 2 table- and flavorful fall meal that will 1/2 cup dry grape juice carving. spoons of reserved fat/juices in a make the family happy. 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken Meanwhile, make the potato large skillet over medium heat. broth pancake: Toss the potatoes with Add the onion and cook, stirring Greek-style roast chicken Freshly ground black pepper the rosemary, salt and pepper in a occasionally, until softened, then with rosemary potato pancake bowl. Heat half the oil in a 12-inch stir in the mushrooms and the and mushroom sauce Steps skillet over medium-high heat. pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occa- 4 servings. Serve with steamed For the chicken: Cut out the Distribute the grated potato evenly sionally, until the mushrooms are carrots and/or braised green beans backbone; reserve it for another on the bottom of the skillet, press- tender. use (such as stock), and then flat- ing down firmly to form a Add the juice and increase the Ingredients ten the bird (spatchcocking; see pancake. heat to medium-high; once it For the chicken TIP). Reduce the heat to medium; comes to a boil, reduce the heat to One 4 1/4 — or 4 1/2-pound Combine the lemon zest and cook for about 15 minutes, press- medium-low and cook until most whole chicken, giblets removed juice, salt and garlic in a pan just ing on the pancake occasionally of it has evaporated. Add the broth 2 teaspoons freshly grated large enough to hold the bird, with a spatula, until golden brown. and the juices from the resting lemon zest and 3 tablespoons fresh whisking until the salt has dis- Slide the pancake onto a baking chicken; cook until the liquid has lemon juice (from 1 lemon) solved. Whisk in the oil, then use sheet or a platter. Invert the skil- reduced by half. Taste and season 2 teaspoons salt the mixture to coat the chicken. let over the pancake on the baking with salt and/or pepper, as needed. 1 tablespoon minced garlic Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours, sheet and carefully flip the sheet Cut the chicken into pieces for 3 tablespoons extra-virgin turning it over several times. and the pan together to return the serving. Divide the potato pancake olive oil Preheat the oven to 450 pancake, browned side up, to the into 4 equal wedges and place one For the potato pancake degrees. skillet. on each plate. Top with a portion 1 to 1 1/4 pounds russet pota- Transfer the chicken to a large Add the remaining oil around of chicken, then spoon some of the toes, peeled and coarsely grated rimmed baking sheet. Pour the the edges; cook for about 10 min- mushrooms and pan sauce over 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh marinade over the bird through a utes, pressing down occasionally the top. Serve warm. 11 THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 FASHION UpgradeUpgrade youryour footwearfootwear forfor winterwinter seasonseason

Upgrade your shoe collection with different kinds of boots as they not only save your feet from the cold but also elevate your outfits. Invest in a pair of combat boots and suede wedge booties, suggest experts. Experts at Crocs, Vijay Pal Singh Johal, Director at Truffle collection and Kim Virk, Business Head at Carlton London, have given a few inputs.

Available in leather, suede, flat sole and block heels, thigh/knee high boots are a staple for cold weather shoes. They can be styled with skinny jeans, midi skirts Combat boots are tough that fall below the top of looking lace ups that are the boots. They are really slightlys longer than ankle versatile and one should length. definitely invest in them These iconic pair of if one hasn’t already. boots definitely deserve a place in your wardrobe and can be roughed up a little. They work well with jeans, skirts and leggings; one can create a stylish look when layered with different clothing articles.

High block heels can be paired with anything. Boots with more than three inch stacked heel will Suede wedge have a dressier look to it. The booties look higher heels are usually dressier undeniably and should be coordinated with chic with dresses. The high block heels wintry look good with jeans and skirts ensembles. as well. These are an elegant mash-up of vintage appeal and sturdy ankle sock boots design.

Stilettoes heel are the best booties if you want to dress up. They have an upscale vibe to it, they look best with a dressier outfit worn at night or for a polished daytime look. In addition to the shape of the heel, the length of the heel plays a major role in how dressier the heel looks. 12 LIFESTYLE THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017

Soothe teeth sensitivity in easy ways ral health is a window to a persons overall Ohealth and well- being and among that teeth sensitivity is one of the main problems that can range from slight discomfort to severe pain—so make sure you are taking care of it properly. You’re doing hot Ajay Kakar, a Periodon- tist, shares some simple tips to ease teeth sensitivity: The quickest and easiest chocolate wrong way would be to switch to a specialised toothpaste for- mulated to take care of sensitive teeth. Change your brushing habits. If you’re not using a Bloomberg single-origin or blended chocolates, (keep it turned off) and let it rest soft toothbrush and if you’re because the water base won’t dis- until the chocolate is completely scrubbing your teeth vigor- ew winter-time pleasures are tract from their flavors the way a melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk vig- ously, you might worsen the more basic (in a good way) milk or cream base would. All you orously for a minute or two to condition. Hard brushing can Fthan a cup of hot cocoa— need is one and a half cup of water emulsify completely. Check the wear away the enamel, although if you’re sipping on and eight and a half ounces of consistency by seeing if it sticks to increasing the sensitivity in something that started as a powder, chopped dark chocolate (68 per- the back of a clean spoon. If it is your teeth. you are missing out. Making hot cent to 75 percent cocoa). Boil water lumpy, keep mixing. If it sticks and Keep a check on acidic chocolate from actual chocolate is in a small pan, remove from heat is smooth, you are finished. Don’t food and drinks as they might neither difficult nor ingredient and add chocolate. Cover and let it confuse bubbles for clumps; small wear down the teeth enamel. intensive, but the rich, luxurious be for about 30 seconds. Whisk air bubbles are OK. Some bits of Limit the consumption of results will shame every last packet gently and scrape the bottom of the chocolate will stubbornly remain these foods and drinks, and of Swiss Miss sitting in your pantry. pan with a rubber spatula to make at the bottom of the pan, but don’t try to brush about 20 min- Below are three recipes for at-home, sure the chocolate isn’t stuck to it. worry about them. Makes 2 utes after eating them (not made-from-scratch hot chocolate, Put the pan back on the burner servings. earlier, or the brushing may two simple and one a bit more com- hurt your enamel further) plicated for the more ambitious Teeth whitening treat- among us. The key for each, though, ments or alcohol-based is to start off with high-quality choc- mouthwash can make things olate. Do that, and you’ll never use even worse, so steer clear of a powder again. them. In case your problem Water-Based Drinking continues even after these Chocolate changes then you must visit Despite having only two ingre- your dentist. dients—just dark chocolate and Tarun Kumar Giroti, BDS, water—this recipe is not for the MDS - Conservative Dentist faint of heart. The purity of the and Endodontist also shares combination makes for an intense, tips to tackle this oral condi- decadent experience that those tion. Individuals with gastric accustomed to traditional cocoas activity problems or gastric might find too rich. Cookbook reflux should be treated with author Megan Giller got this recipe appropriate antacids as acid from Aubrey Lindley, co-owner of reflux leads to demineralisa- cult chocolate shop Cacao in Port- tion action resulting in dental land, Ore. She recommends it as a enamel erosion. way to try different kinds of THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY 13

Did our solar system form in bubbles around massive star?

loating a new theory about through the material that was the birth of our solar sys- around it, forming a bubble struc- Ftem, a new study says that ture with a dense shell. Planetary nebula that looks like it could have formed in the bub- “The shell of such a bubble is bles produced by a giant, a good place to produce stars,” ‘holiday ornament in space’ long-dead star which was more because dust and gas become than 40 to 50 times the size of our trapped inside where they can he Hubble Space Telescope has captured the own Sun. condense into stars, said study co- image of a planetary nebula that looks like a Despite the many impressive author Nicolas Dauphas, Tcolourful holiday ornament in space, accord- discoveries humans have made Professor at University of Chicago ing to the European Space Agency (ESA).Planetary about the universe, scientists are in the US. The researchers esti- nebulae are one of the main ways in which ele- yet to come to a consensus about mate that one to 16 per cent of all ments heavier than hydrogen and helium are the birth story of our solar Sun-like stars could be formed in dispersed into space after their creation in the system. such stellar nurseries. hearts of stars. The general prevailing theory The study addresses a nagging Eventually some of this out-flung material may is that our solar system formed cosmic mystery about the abun- form new stars and planets.The nebula, NGC 6326, billions of years ago near a dance of two elements in our solar has glowing wisps of outpouring gas that are lit up supernova. system compared to the rest of by a central star nearing the end of its life, ESA said. But the new scenario, detailed the galaxy. When a star ages and the red giant phase of its in the Astrophysical Journal, “It begs the question of why life comes to an end, it starts to eject layers of gas instead begins with a giant type one was injected into the solar from its surface leaving behind a hot and compact of star called a Wolf-Rayet star. system and the other was not,” white dwarf.Sometimes this ejection results in ele- They burn the hottest of all said co-author Vikram Dwarka- gantly symmetric patterns of glowing gas, but NGC stars, producing tonnes of ele- das from University of Chicago. 6326 is much less structured.This object is located ments which are flung off the This brought the scientists to in the constellation of Ara, the Altar, about 11,000 surface in an intense stellar wind. Wolf-Rayet stars, which release light years from Earth, ESA said. As the Wolf-Rayet star sheds lots of aluminium-26, but no its mass, the stellar wind plows iron-60. LG to provide upgrade for V30

IANS picture-in-picture feature also allows users to enjoy videos and G Electronics said it has run another application at the started updating LG V30 same time. Lsmartphones to the latest ver- The LG V30, released in South sion of the Android operating Korea in September, is the com- system Oreo. pany’s latest premium The official update comes after and boasts a top-notch dual-lens the South Korean tech giant rear camera system and audio launched a preview programme in capabilities. November that allowed selected The company at that time had users to test the Oreo beforehand said the device would be launched and provide feedback, Yonhap in European countries like Ger- news agency reported. many, Spain and Poland by the LG said it gathered 500 opin- end of December. ions, which would help the The device sports a 6-inch company provide more optimised QHD+ display with of services to V30 users. 18:9. ‘LG V30+’ is powered by a Users could make updates by 835 clicking on the notification on the chipset and is rated IP68 water smartphone or by connecting the and dust resistant. device to the LG Bridge programme It also has 4GB RAM, 128GB on PCs. onboard storage and a 3,300mAh Android Oreo comes with battery. The phone comes with a improved performance in terms of built-in “Hi-Fi Quad DAC”, with speed and battery life. The sound tuning by B&O Play. 14 CINEMA PLUS THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017

NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER

Bleeding Steel (2D/Action) 10:15am, 12:30, 2:00, 2:45, 5:00, 7:00, 7:15, 9:15, 9:30, 11:30 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 6:30pm 11:45pm & 12:00midnight Tiger Zinda Hai (2D/Hindi) 2:30, 6:30 & 10:45pm Crooked House (2D/Drama) Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Action) 10:00, 11:30am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:30, 2:30pm The Greatest Showman (Drama) 4:30pm 4:45, 7:00, 9:15, 9:30 & 11:30pm & 12:00midnight Pitch Perfect 3 (2D/Comedy) 4:30pm Ang Panday (2D/Tagalog) 5:30 & 8:30pm Ferdinand (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:15, 2:30 & 4:45pm IP Man 3 (2D/Action) 8:00 & 11:15pm Bleeding Steel (2D/Action) 9:15pm The Greatest Showman (2D/Drama) 10:00am, 2:30, 4:15, 6:30, 7:00, 8:45, 11:00 & Jackals (2D/Horror) 10:00pm Kalavadiya Pozhuthugal (2D/Tamil) 11:30pm 11:30pm Crooked House (2D/Drana) 12:10, 4:40 & 9:10pm Pitch Perfect (2D/Comedy) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm ASIAN TOWN & 12:00midnight Jackals (2D/Action) 10:15am, 2:30, 6:45 & 11:00pm Vimanam (Malayalam) 1:00, 7:00, 8:45, 10:00pm & 01:00am IP Man 3 (2D/Action) 12:15, 4:30 & 8:45pm Balloon (Tamil) 4:00pm Velaikkaran (Tamil) 12:30, 3:30, 6:30pm & 12:30am Nails (2D/Horror) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm Kalavadiya Pozhuthugal (Tamil) 9:30pm MCA (Telugu) 12:30pm Alaa Wadaakh (2D/Arabic) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00pm & 12:00midnight Tiger Zinda Hai (Hindi) 12:30, 3:15, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15pm & 01:15am Tiger Zinda Hai (2D/Hindi) 11:00pm AL KHOR Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2 (2D IMAX/Animation) 10:15am & 1:15pm Pitch Perfect 12:15, 4:45 & 9:15pm We Are All Hostiles 3:15 & 8:30pm MALL Bleeding Steel 12:45, 6:00 & 11:15pm The Greatest Showman 2:30, 7:00 & 11:30pm Tiger Zinda Hai (2D/Hindi) 12:00noon, 5:45 & 11:30pm Jumanji 3:15 & 9:00pm Ferdinand (2D/Animation) 2:15pm Alaa Wadaakh (2D/Arabic) 2:15pm Arth: The Destination (2D/Comedy) 3:00pm ROXY Tiger Zinda Hai (2D/Hindi) 3:45, 8:30, 10:15 & 11:15pm Ferdinand (2D/Animation) 10:30am, 12:50, 3:10 & 5:30pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Animation) 4:00 & 6:00pm Tiger Zinda Hai (Hindi) 1:00, 3:00, 6:15, 6:45,10:00 & 10:45pm Pitch Perfect 3 (2D/Comedy) 5:30pm Bleeding Steel 10:30am, 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50 & 10:10pm The Greatest Showman (Drama) 6:30pm Ang Panday (2D/Tagalog) 7:15pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (Animation) 10:30am, 4:15, 7:50 & 10:20pm IP Man 3 (2D/Action) 9:30 & 11:30pm The Greatest Showman 10:30am, 12:45 & 8:30pm Bleeding Steel (2D/Action) 8:00pm WE ARE ALL HOSTILES LANDMARK Tiger Zinda Hai (2D/Hindi) 2:30, 8:15 & 11:00pm Crooked House (2D/Drama) 2:45pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Animation) 3:00, 5:00 & 11:00pm Alaa Wadaakh (2D/Arabic) 5:00pm Jackals (2D/Horror) 6:45pm Ang Panday (2D/Tagalog) 5:30pm The Greatest Showman (Drama) 7:00pm Pitch Perfect 3 (2D/Comedy) 7:45pm Bleeding Steel (2D/Action) 9:00pm IP Man 3 (2D/Action) 9:30 & 11:15pm In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice.

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HAGAR THE HORRIBLE THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2017 BRAIN TEASERS 15

CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

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

Yesterday’s answer

ALL IN THE MIND

BUZZARD, CARACARA, CONDOR, EAGLE, FALCON, HARRIER, HAWK, JAEGER, KESTREL, KITE, LAMMERGEIER, OSPREY, OWL, PEREGRINE FALCON, ROADRUNNER, SECRETARY BIRD, SPARROWHAWK, VULTURE.

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