MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

CAMPUS | 4 FOOD | 9 | 11 MESMES wwins table tennis Sesame fried Tried hard to be a & badminton rice with spring jerk on ‘Baywatch’’ medals vegetables & egg set: Priyanka Email: [email protected] OUTREACH INITIATIVES

CMU-Q conducts an activity involving around 40 students as part of its outreach initiatives which highlight new academic and career paths for youth. P | 2-3 02 COVER STORY MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 Highlighting new academic and career paths

The Peninsula carefully crafted workshops, out- group of ambitious high reach workshops school students gath- let young people ers on a Saturday in the experience life as bright and airy majlis a stock trader, a area at Carnegie Mel- computer pro- Alon University in Qatar (CMU-Q). grammer, an They are divided into two groups entrepreneur, an as buyers and sellers and got into a information sys- makeshift trading floor. The buzz tems analyst, or a in the air grows as the students gain laboratory confidence. scientist. The activity involved around 40 Outreach students as part of CMU-Q’s out- workshops offer reach initiatives which highlight a glimpse into new academic and career paths for the four fields at youth. Nazli Bhatia, visiting assist- CMU-Q as bio- ant teaching professor of logical sciences, organisational behaviour, says, business admin- “The students were so enthusiastic, istration, the ones who finished first turned computer sci- to their friends to help them. It was ence and information systems. solve business problems; and Mind- basics of programming as they cre- a great learning experience.” “As the STEM fields of science, craft, an introduction to computing ate virtual worlds and animations. The Qatar Foundation’s partner technology, engineering and math- and programming. In 2008, H H Sheikha Moza bint campuses in Education City have a ematics infuse nearly every industry, “Each of the workshops is Nasser expressed an interest in unique mandate to prepare the next including business, the choice can designed to bring living examples bringing the software to Qatar, so generation for an economy that is be daunting. CMU-Q’s outreach to different STEM careers, so when CMU-Q submitted a proposal to actively under construction. With workshops give high schoolers a lit- students decide what they want to localise Alice for a Middle East audi- many sectors of the knowledge- tle taste of what is possible,” says study in university, they have an ence. Qatar National Research based economy still developing, John O’Brien, associate dean of idea of what is out there for them,” Fund’s National Priorities Research how can young people understand CMU-Q. says Damian Dourado, director of Program (NPRP) funded the project the types of careers that they can Workshops include Tajer, the pre-college programs at CMU-Q. in 2012. pursue? stock exchange simulation; Young In the 2016-17 academic year, Entrepreneurs; Biotechnology Essential skills Alice was used in 12 government The wide opportunity Explorers, which gets students into The Winter Institute is held each and international schools in Qatar. CMU-Q takes a novel approach the lab to solve problems; Ibtikar, year at the end of January: an invi- CMU-Q provides training work- to the problem. Through a suite of where students use tech tools to tation-only programme for Qatari shops for teachers, as well as high school students ongoing school support. In the where over the course spring, CMU-Q holds a program- of a week, they explore ming competition to showcase the the field of computer skills the Alice students have science, learn basic acquired. computational skills, Saquib Razak, an associate and see how computer teaching professor of computer sci- scientists can shape the ence and the lead principle future of Qatar. investigator of the Alice Middle East Computing is such project, said, “Each year we are an essential skill, delighted to see such a brilliant CMU-Q has adapted effort from the students. We are the Alice interactive amazed by what they can do, educational software including a number of projects that for a Middle East audi- we didn’t think were possible with ence. The original Alice Alice.” software was devel- The Ministry of Education and oped at the Pittsburgh Higher Education is planning to roll campus of Carnegie out Alice ME in all Qatar schools Mellon, and guides stu- that offer courses in ICT in the 2017- dents through the 18 academic year. MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 COVER STORY 03

Outreach workshops offer a glimpse into the four fields at CMU-Q as biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems.

Easing the transition For Ilker Baybars, dean and CEO of CMU-Q, the outreach work- shops lay the groundwork as for a successful transition to university. “Our goal is to get students excited about these areas of study, to inspire them to pursue fields that will ultimately drive the future of Qatar,” he said. “We put significant resources into our outreach efforts: our fac- studies and launch their careers in life while strengthening their col- good, challenging university pro- ulty, staff and students continually a knowledge-based economy,” he lege applications. gram,” says Dourado. tweak and tailor the experience so added. To ease the transition, “The students learn what will be The outreach workshops are young people will be enlightened CMU-Q offers a capstone outreach expected of them at the university working. Nearly one quarter of and inspired. It is worth it: the more workshop called the Summer Col- level. They take classes, improve CMU-Q students in last year’s we can show them now, the lege Preview Program (SCPP). Held test-taking skills, and do a project incoming class completed SCPP; stronger and more directed the over three weeks, secondary stu- in their specific area of interest. some students did the program young people of Qatar will be as dents entering their last two years Each year I see students leave SCPP twice to learn about a second field they begin their post-secondary of school can experience university energised to study and get into a of study. 04 CAMPUS MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 Rajagiri Public School conducts parliament election

ajagiri Public School Principal. The fight was so tight that Doha conducted elec- in one class it was a tie and a re- tions for the school lectin was ordered. The elected parliament. Each class candidates were formally convened had three candidates in the principal’s chamber and were Rand all students cast their vote on briefed about the second round of the election day at a election booth election. Lamis Quisar was elected with a booth officer. They took their the School Leader and Arya Perb- turn in the queue before the booth hakar was elected the Deputy and cast their votes with all the for- Leader. malities. They carried home the The class teachers were the indelible mark on their index fin- booth officers. The academic ger with pride. administrator and the coordinators The counting was done in each were the returning officer and the class soon after the voting and the supervisors. The principal was the winners were declared by the election commissioner. MES wins table tennis & badminton medals

able tennis teams of MES it to the CBSE national tournament Fathimath Samra (Under 17 Girls). With this win, the Under 17 Indian School won the CBSE for the 15th consecutive time. Kunheedu AP and Shahana Kader, badminton boys’ team of MES TQatar cluster table tennis Following players comprised teachers of the physical education Indian School has qualified to take tournament in the Under 14 and the winning teams under various department of the school trained part in the CBSE national badmin- 17 boys and Under 17 girls category categories: the teams. ton tournament to be held in hosted by Birla Public School on Kashif Minhaj, Manish Ravi in November. May 10. Varrier, Antony Paul Brite and Badminton Championship The players who represented All the winners have qualified Mohamed Sahl Sameer (Under 17 the winning team are as follows: to take part in the CBSE national Boys). Gopalan Sunil, Mishal The Under 17 badminton team Saif Syed Mohamed, Shaffin Rey- table tennis tournament to be held Mohammed Riyas, Mohammed of MES Indian school won the ods and Punit Pande. Binoy K K, in India in November. It is remark- Omer Ali and Elliot Joseph (Under CBSE Qatar cluster badminton teacher in the physical education able that Under 17 boys table tennis 14 Boys). Midhila Sunil Kumar, Sta- tournament hosted by Al Khor department of the school was the team of MES Indian School made cey Singh, Nihan Kader and Inter National School on May 9. coach. MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 CAMPUS 05

Gulf English School launches plastic recycling initiative

group of teachers, stu- each year. World-wide, nearly 300 org) In line with this, the response dents and parents at million tonnes of plastic is produced from the GES community to collect Gulf English School every year, half of which is for sin- plastic waste has been outstanding. (GES) have initiated a gle use. Plastic lasts forever as it is “We are overwhelmed and delighted campaign to tackle the not bio-degradable. Everything that by the response to this campaign. As Amenace of plastic waste by collect- has ever been made from plastic still a school, we would like to extend ing plastic bottle caps and recycling exists. In around 700 years plastic our sincere thanks and gratitude to them for better use. will start to break up (degrade). Plas- every single member of the school Over 650kg of bottle caps have tic does not decompose or and wider community that has con- been donated, which is close to biodegrade and get absorbed by tributed to this great cause, with 300,000 individual caps! These nature, it ‘photo-degrades’ – which special thanks going to Sheikh Faisal donated bottle caps will be handed means they will turn into smaller and Sheikha Maha who have been over to relevant recycling compa- toxic parts. involved and have set a wonderful nies to produce recycled products The United Nations Joint Group example for all the GES community. and thereby help communities move of Experts on the Scientific Aspects GES would also like to thank Arcadis towards zero waste. of Marine Pollution (GESAMP), esti- and their employees for reaching Titled ‘From Waste to Wonder’, mated that land-based sources out to us, getting involved and, of the activism and awareness cam- account for up to 80 percent of the course, for their wonderful contri- paign at GES is inspired by the fact world’s marine (sea) pollution, 60 bution of bottle caps,” said that over 8 million tonnes of plastic to 95 percent of the waste being SaraHowe-Eal event the campaign waste enters the world’s oceans plastics debris. (plastic-pollution. organiser.

euben Suju Varghese of DPS- MIS bagged DPS-MIS shines at Annual the first place in both the International Rand Table Topic category of the Annual Inter Gavel Club Contest 2017. Inter Gavel Club Contest Samiksha Arora stood third in the Evalua- tion category of the contest. The Annual Inter Gavel Club Contest is a pub- lic speaking contest that provides a platform for speakers to share their ideas and in this process, they overcome their fear of public speaking and increase their confidence. To participate in the annual contest, one must secure a rank in their own club and then move on to compete with the winners of different clubs at the annual inter gavels contest held at Divi- sion level. The contest was for four categories, International Speech, Table Topics (impromptu speech), Humorous Speech and Evaluation of Speeches. The topic of the winning speech was “Chang- ing Gears”. The message to the audience was to slow down and enjoy life to the fullest. 06 MARKETPLACE MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 Centrepoint’s latest initiative #MakeTimeForFamily he Middle East has always is having a meal with your children Centrepoint has partnered with Fun been a region that places away from distractions such as the City to gift free rides passes across high importance on fam- TV, video games and cell phones. This stores in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, ily values. However, goes a long way in encouraging con- Bahrain and select stores in KSAfor recent studies show that versations that you would like to, or every purchase made today. Tthere is an increasing imbalance need to have with your children. Simon Cooper, Head of Cen- between time spent at work versus Among the respondents surveyed, trepoint, says,” It wasn’t always the quality family time. Centrepoint, an overwhelming 96% live with fam- case where I realised how much I Middle East’s largest fashion retailer, ilies. This continues to be a popular have been consumed by work obli- conducted a survey last year that trend in the region and the numbers gations until I started missing on showed over 48% of respondents are significantly higher than families important events. Promising my claimed that they do not get suffi- in the Western world. However, personal time to my family at least cient time with their family. This despite a high rate of individuals liv- once a day is important to develop year the brand surveyed over 500 ing with families, lack of quality time that quality time with them. I want people across the region and found spent with family continues to be an my children to start balancing their that close to 40% state that they’ve issue that can be addressed. priorities and we at Centrepoint missed outon a special occasion due However, it is heartening to have always encouraged our loyal to work obligations. its customers across the Middle East. note that a majority of the respond- customers to never take quality Research has shown that close In these tech-drenched, imme- ents claimed that they treasure time with family for granted and bonds to family and having a strong diate-gratification days, individuals meaningful one-on-one time spent create irreplaceable memories.” emotional support system have a are in a constant need to be living in together with family. In particular, This year, Centrepoint stores significant positive impact on our the fast track and striving for success- parents surveyed said that balanc- will have a special Family shopping health. Centrepoint has taken it ful career growth. With many parents ing your priorities as parents also counter in store during May. The upon itself to encourage families in working longer hours, there is lesser teaches children to bring balance brand is sharing family conversa- the region to balance their priori- time spent with children. The recent to their lives. tion series on social media to show ties and make time for loved ones survey also showed that over a fifth Centrepoint’s latest initiative, different scenarios of parents to celebrate the World Family Day of the respondents have less than one #MakeTimeForFamily highlights the putting their families first,and is today. The region’s leading retailer meal a day with their families, lead- most important factor in balancing also launching a video contest on understands the benefits that qual- ing to loved ones complaining that your priorities through a campaign social media encouraging fans to ity family time can have on an they do not get to spend enough time that stems from the brand’s contin- share their own shared family individual’s well-being and wants with them. Studies have shown that ued work in support of families in the moments as short videos, in order to play its part in the happiness of a start of a healthy work life balance run up to World Family Day. to win family vouchers.

Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka hold annual event

he Chartered Accountants of ambassador hailed the profession- Sri Lanka, Qatar Chapter alism displayed by the Chapter in Theld its Annual Members’ its activities over the years and Night 2017 titled “CONGREGARE mentioned that the Chapter plays 2017” on May 11 in Doha. The event a major role in shaping up the was held for the eighth consecu- image of the Sri Lankan expatri- inception as the first overseas activities carried out in the preced- tive year with the participation of ates in Qatar. chapter and fast become the most ing year and a presentation about the popular singer from Sri Lanka Thivanka Jayasinghe, Chair- active and leading Chapter around the past presidents of the Chapter Saman De Silva who entertained man of the Members Relations the world playing the role model as a tribute. The event included the event with his Baila music of Committee of the Institute of Char- for other Chapters. He also read various musical segments, dancing the 1980’s and the 1990’s. He is tered Accountants of Sri Lanka was out a message from the President segments, raffle draws and enter- known to be the Baila the guest of honour. Jayasinghe of the mother Institute. tainment for children as well. Chakrawarthi (King of Baila) in Sri represented the President of the The event started with the tra- The event was attended by the Lanka CA Sri Lanka. Jayasinghe, in his ditional lighting of oil lamps by the members of The Chartered The chief guest for the event speech to the members hailed the chief guest, guest of honour and the Accountants of Sri Lanka, Qatar was A S P Liyanage, the Ambassa- achievement of the Chapter in the executive committee. Chapter, invited guests and their dor of Sri Lanka to Qatar. The short period of time from its A video segment to reflect the families. MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 COMMUNITY 07

Doha Singers unveils Spring Concert ‘MOVIE MAGIC’ he Doha Singers is gear- grandest concerts yet. after weeks of dedicated rehears- these classic movies for the first ing up for their spring “We are delighted that this year als by volunteering members of time,” explains Claire Daniels, concert “MOVIE MAGIC: we are performing on a bigger the Doha expat and military com- Musical Director of the Doha Sing- Your Favourite Holly- platform where we are expecting munities, joining together people ers. “It has been such a pleasure wood Hits”, bringing an audience of over 400 people from various nationalities and pro- working with the amazing talent Talive your favourite movie and we are happy to introduce the fessional backgrounds through a of our local communities, who moments from such blockbusters AFCENT, the US Air Forces Cen- common love of music. This pas- have dedicated their time to enrich as of Dirty Dancing, An Officer and tral Command Band, who will be sion for music is highlighted the local musical scene and share a Gentlemen, Titanic, Love Actu- performing for the first time in through a selection of songs that these favorites from the silver ally, Skyfall, and many more. Doha Qatar,” states John Warren, chair- are as iconic as the movies in screen.” Singers teams up with the AFCENT, man of the Doha Singers which they were first introduced “We are delighted to share the the US Air Forces Central Com- committee.“This gives our per- to the public. stage with the Doha Singers and mand Band, as well as students formances a new edge and “Our aim is to make sure each looking forward to put together a from the International School of motivates our team to perform get piece we sing connects with our rocking show for our audiences,” London, Qatar at the QNCC on May better every year.” audiences and the emotions that Justin Lewis, Musical Director of 19, for one their showiest and The collaborative effort comes were invoked when they viewed the AFCENTadds. Division E of Toastmasters holds annual conference

ivision E, of Toastmasters Al Mutawa - DTAC 2018 conference International, the first divi- chair and many other high profile Dsion in Qatar, a nonprofit dignitaries. organisation focusing on public The day-long event with the speaking and leadership skills held theme ‘Discover...The Magic of its Annual Conference on April 28 Words’ kicked off by a motivational at Al Waha Club-ballroom, Al Khor keynote speech on leadership by Community. It was the biggest event DTM George Thomas. The event conducted by Division E with more proceeded with speech contests in than 200 toastmasters and guests four categories - International, present from all over Qatar. Humorous, Table Topics and Eval- The conference was conducted uation. DTM Manzoor Moideen and Club of the Year’ award, its Presi- vibrant clubs - Dakes Toastmasters successfully under the able leader- TM Deepak Shivankar emerged dent TM Abdul Nassar was awarded and Abha Ladies Toastmasters ship of Division Director DTM Champions for first two categories the ‘Outstanding Toastmaster of the awarded the ‘Most Improved Clubs VirendraNath and Conference Chair and TM Anil Nair bagging the first Year’ and its VP Public Relations of of the year’. A glittering Banner TM Girish Jain. The event was place in last 2 categories. Club TM Niloufer Samal was rec- parade ceremony was also con- graced by the presence of DTM The ceremony for Falcon ognised for the Best Newsletter and ducted by TM Rajesh VC and George Thomas - Past International Awards for leadership was con- The Best Website. TM Jayakumar Division E e-newsletter was also Director, DTM Sonny Varghese - ducted by Division-E Club Growth Menon was awarded the ‘Best Area released on this occasion. Earlier, Past Region Adviser, DTM Director, TM HPS Bhullar with Doha Director’ and TM Nirmala Raghura- the Conference Chair TM Girish Jain Mohammed Salim -District 20 Club Toastmasters, first club in Qatar man, the ‘Best Leader of the Year’. welcomed the gathering and Growth Director, DTM Raghavan sweeping most awards. Doha Toast- Newly-formed NIA Club begged thanked his team assisted by many Menon - TLI Chair and TM Nahar masters bagged the ‘Outstanding ‘Best New Club’ award and 2 very enthusiastic senior Toastmasters. 08 FOOD MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

The Washington Post

6 to 8 servings

This tart dessert gets its name from the consistency of the baked filling, which seems like a combi- nation of moist spongecake and creamy custard. It is best served the same day it is made.

Ingredients For the crust 1 1/2 cups flour, plus more for the work surface 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/4 cup ice-cold water Lemon For the filling 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks, well beaten, Sponge plus 2 large egg whites, beaten until stiff Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons flour Pie 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps For the crust: Lightly flour a work surface. Use your clean hands or two edges around the rim. Cover with bit curdled; this is okay. Add the Pour the filling into the pie shell; forks to combine the flour, salt and plastic wrap and refrigerate until milk and sprinkle in the flour and transfer the baking sheet to the shortening in a mixing bowl. Add just firm, or up to a day or two. salt; beat on low speed just until oven and bake (middle rack) for the water and stir just until a crum- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. well incorporated. about 1 hour; the filling will be set bly dough forms. For the filling: Combine the Gently fold in half the beaten with a few nicely browned spots, Transfer the dough to the work sugar and butter in the bowl of a egg whites, being careful not to and the crust will be just lightly surface; knead it together to form stand mixer or handheld mixer; deflate them; once any signs of golden. a smooth dough, then use a rolling beat on medium-low speed, until white have disappeared, gently fold Let it sit for 30 minutes before pin to roll it out to a round that well incorporated and a little fluffy. in the remaining egg whites. serving. measures 10 inches across. Fold the Stop to scrape down the bowl. When ready to bake, place the Nutrition : Per serving (based dough over the rolling pin to trans- On low speed, add the egg yolks, pie pan on a baking sheet, discard- on 8): 390 calories, 5 g protein, 46 fer it to an 8-inch pie plate (not lemon zest and juice, beating until ing the plastic wrap. Use a fork to g carbohydrates, 21 g fat, 11 g satu- deep-dish, and preferably metal). well combined. Stop to scrape down poke a few sets of holes in the bot- rated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 370 mg Fit in the dough and crimp the the bowl. The mixture may look a tom of the pie dough crust. sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 27 g sugar. MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 FOOD 09

Sesame fried rice with spring vegetables & egg

Ellie Krieger defrosted) Steps warm as you cook the eggs. The Washington Post 4 scallions, thinly sliced, the Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in Heat the remaining tablespoon dark-green part also thinly sliced a very large nonstick skillet or of oil in a large nonstick skillet over 4 servings, Healthy and reserved for garnish well-seasoned wok over medium- medium heat. Crack the eggs into Made with whole-grain rice 1 tablespoon peeled, freshly high heat. Once the oil shimmers, the skillet; fry just until the whites and brimming with colourful grated ginger root add the asparagus and cook for 2 are cooked but the yolks are still spring vegetables, this healthful 2 large cloves garlic, minced minutes, stirring frequently, until runny. meal in a bowl feels like an Pinch crushed red pepper they begin to soften. To serve, spoon the fried rice indulgence. flakes Add the carrots and peas; cook and vegetables into individual 3 1/2 cups very cold cooked for 1 minute, then add the scallion, bowls. Place an egg on top of each Ingredients brown rice ginger, garlic and crushed red pep- portion. Garnish with scallion 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons low- per flakes. Cook for 30 seconds, greens and season lightly with salt, canola oil sodium soy sauce stirring, then add the rice; cook, if desired. 8 ounces asparagus (1/2 bunch), 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil stirring, until heated through, 3 to Nutrition: Per serving: 480 cal- woody ends trimmed, cut on the 2 tablespoons toasted (white) 5 minutes. ories, 16 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, bias into 1-inch pieces sesame seeds Stir in the soy sauce, toasted 23 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 185 mg cho- 1 cup shredded carrot 4 large eggs sesame oil and sesame seeds. lesterol, 540 mg sodium, 8 g dietary 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen (not Salt (optional) Reduce the heat to low to keep fiber, 6 g sugar. 10 HEALTH MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

3D human lung model to shed light on respiratory diseases

sing pluripotent stem cells, functionality, the researchers researchers have developed showed that the organoids reacted Ua 3D model of the human in much the same way as a real lung lung that could advance our under- does when infected with respira- standing of a variety of respiratory tory syncytial virus (RSV). diseases. Additional experiments The researchers used the new revealed that the organoids also lung “organoids” — tiny 3D struc- responded as a human lung would tures that mimic features of a when carrying a gene mutation full-sized lung — to generate mod- linked to pulmonary fibrosis. els of human lung diseases in a lab Respiratory syncytial virus is a dish. By reproducing an organ in a major cause of lower respiratory dish, researchers hope to develop tract infection in infants and has no better models of human diseases, vaccine or effective antiviral ther- and find new ways of testing drugs apy. A lung transplant is currently and regenerating damaged tissue. the only cure for idiopathic pulmo- “Researchers have taken up the nary fibrosis, a condition that challenge of creating organoids to causes scarring in the lungs. help us understand and treat a vari- “Organoids, created with human ety of diseases,” said lead limited ability to create organoids include branching airway and alve- pluripotent or genome-edited investigator of the study Hans-Wil- that can replicate key features of olar structures, similar to human embryonic stem cells, may be the lem Snoeck, Professor at Columbia human disease,” Snoeck said. lungs, according to a study pub- best, and perhaps only, way to gain University Medical Centre in the US. The lung organoids created in lished in the journal Nature Cell insight into the pathogenesis of “But we have been tested by our Snoeck’s laboratory, however, Biology. To demonstrate their these diseases,” Snoeck said.

Exercise and good diet could Men who sleep early may have healthier sperm help prevent osteoarthritis or men wanting to become a father, going to bed before midnight may be key to health- ifestyle changes such as improved diet, Fier and fitter sperm, a study has showed. The increased physical activity and weight study showed that those falling asleep between 8 Lloss may help prevent osteoarthritis, and 10pm, had the best sperm motility, meaning a common form of arthritis. the sperm are better swimmers and have a greater Osteoarthritis disproportionately affects chance of fertilising an egg. On the other hand, men post-menopausal women who are more pre- who went to bed after midnight had lower sperm disposed to the condition because of biology, counts and their sperm died much sooner too. genetics and hormones. Currently there is no Sleeping for six hours or less made this even worse, effective treatment for this painful ailment, ability to produce energy, forcing it to gen- as did lying in bed for more than nine hours. with only painkillers available to treat symp- erate alternative sources to function. The Late bedtimes and inadequate rest are harm- toms and no known cure. “For too long stress this places on cells leads to the over- ful because they increase levels of antisperm osteoarthritis has been known as the ‘wear production of glucose, which when not used antibody — a type of protein produced by the and tear disease’ and it has been assumed for energy transforms into lactic acid, which immune system which can destroy healthy that it is part and parcel of getting older. How- is difficult for the body to flush out. Abnor- sperm, led by researchers from Harbin Medical ever, this is not the case and what we have mal levels of this acid in the body leads to the University in China, the Daily Mail reported. learnt is that we can control and prevent the inflammation of the joint’s cartilage which Previous study revealed that men getting six onset of this painful condition,” said lead impedes on movement and causes pain, the hours a night had sperm counts that were 25 study author Ali Mobasheri, Professor at the study said. By identifying metabolic changes percent lower than in men snoozing a full eight University of Surrey in England. in cells, it is potentially possible to control or hours. For the study, published in the journal In the study published in the journal significantly slow down the symptoms of Medical Science Monitor, the team monitored Nature Reviews Rheumatology, the research- osteoarthritis, alleviating the suffering of mil- sleeping patterns in 981 healthy men instructed ers identified a crucial link between lions of people, the researchers said. to go to bed between 8pm and 10pm, between metabolism and osteoarthritis. “It is important never to underestimate the 10pm and midnight, or after midnight. They were Metabolic changes, caused by a poor diet significance of a healthy diet and lifestyle as not also told to set their alarms so they got six hours’ and a sedentary lifestyle, trigger the genetic only does it impact upon our general well being sleep or less, seven to eight hours, or nine hours reprogramming of cells in the body and joints. but can alter the metabolic behaviour of our or longer. Scientists took regular semen sam- Such metabolic changes impact upon the cells cells, tissues and organs,” Mobasheri said. ples to check sperm count, shape and motility. MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11

Tendulkar’s film will ‘Baahubali 2’ amasses over keep cricket fever alive after IPL he cricket fever will not end Rs14bn worldwide with the conclusion of Indian TPremier League (IPL) on May S Rajamouli’s magnum opus “Baahubali 2: 21. The loyal fans can take it from the The Conclusion” has officially joined the fields to big screens by watching S Rs1bn club in . It is the second cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar’s film after superstar ’s Tamil science- film “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” on fiction actioner “Enthiran” to achieve the rare feat. May 26. “It took 16 days for the film to officially cross It will be the first film releasing Rs1bn in Tamil Nadu. Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran’ was on Friday at the end of IPL this year. the first film to gross over Rs1bn in Tamil Nadu The movie will encapsulate Ten- and after seven years, ‘Baahubali 2’ has repeated dulkar’s struggle and unknown and the feat,” trade analyst Trinath said. little known facts about him. Having already amassed over Rs14bn world- Ravi Bhagchandka, the producer wide and counting, “Baahubali 2” is the biggest of the movie, said in a statement: “My Indian grossing film. distributor and I felt this is an ideal Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai tweeted on Sun- date as we will be coming on the Fri- day: “’Baahubali 2’ crosses magic Rs1bn mark in day following the IPL fever with the Tamil Nadu. Gross Rs1bn (approximately) in 16 story of the biggest cricket sensation days. Net Rs815 million. Likely share Rs520 mil- alive, Sachin Tendulkar.” lion. Wow.” The makers had seen 10,000 Starring Prabhas and Rana Daggubati as the hours of archived footage to do some male protagonists, the film is about the warring research for the film. Produced by battle between them for the ownership of an Bhagchandka of 200 Not Out and ancient kingdom. Shrikant Bhasi of Carnival Motion Pic- Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya tures, it is being helmed by James Krishnan and Sathyaraj played pivotal roles. Erskine.

Tried hard to be a jerk on Rajinikanth’s next film not ‘Baywatch’ set: Priyanka based on Haji Mastan

ndian actress Pri- to go a little egastar Rajinikanth’s next yanka Chopra, method in my yet untitled Tamil project Iwho is making her walk and in my Mis not based on the life of Hollywood debut talk. I am happy to ’s late underworld don with “Baywatch”, be here. ‘Baywatch’ Haji Mastan, makers have clari- says she tried hard to is great summer fied. In a statement, the makers be a jerk on the set of fun. By the way, said: “The film is not based on the the upcoming action don’t take your life of Haji Mastan. It’s not even a comedy film. kids (to theatres),” she added. biopic. It’s just a fictional story set Priyanka will be seen as the Talking about her co-stars, Pri- in Mumbai.” The film marks the antagonist Victoria Leeds in “Bay- yanka said: “Dwayne Johnson and reunion of “Kabali” director Pa watch”, which also features Zac Efron were a little more con- Ranjith with Rajinikanth. It was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and scientious than me.” Priyanka widely reported that the 66-year- Zac Efron. “We got on really well, shared a few photographs from the old star will play the don, who Dhanush, the film will have music though I tried really hard to be a premiere on Twitter. “Thank you lived in Mumbai between 1926 and by Santhosh Narayanan. The mak- jerk, I couldn’t because everyone for the love Miami! ‘Baywatch’ pre- 1994, in the film which will roll ers are currently recreating the was super fine,” Priyanka said on miering on May 25 in a theater near from next week. popular Dharavi slum in the city. the red carpet of Miami premiere you,” she wrote alongside a video On Saturday, Sundar Shaekhar, “On a budget close to Rs5 crore, on Saturday. in which she showed the fans, who who claims to be the son of Haji Dharavi set is currently being con- “Also, I was flying in and out gathered to see the stars. “Bay- Mastan, sent a legal notice to structed in Chennai and as I was shooting ‘Quantico’ and watch” will release in India on June Rajinikanth, requesting him to not predominant portion of the film ‘Baywatch’ together. But I did try 2. portray his father as a “smuggler will be shot there,” a source from and don”. To be produced by the film’s unit said. 12 HOLLYWOOD MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

Goldie Hawn won’t make movie with Kate Hudson

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eteran actress Goldie Hawn says she would Vnot make a movie with her daughter and actress Kate Hudson because the expectations would be too high. The 71-year-old says Humorous ‘Guardians’ she would love to work with Hudson but believes that it would come with “too much set Marvel on new path baggage”, reports latimes. com. for superhero movies “We would love it, but it’s really interesting - unless it’s something great, honey, you Reuters gone farther by putting comedy at superhero films, grossing $238m don’t do it. And I’ll tell you the core of the movie. Audiences worldwide according to BoxOf- another thing: mother and he surprise success of the first fell in love with the roguish Peter, ficeMojo.com. daughter, or son or whatever “Guardians of the Galaxy,” no-nonsense Gamora, the alien In contrast, Christopher Nolan’s - sometimes it doesn’t work. Twith its intergalactic gang of Drax who didn’t understand irony three-part “Dark Knight” franchise You have to look at the real- misfits and quirky tone, launched and the bromance between Rocket for Warner Bros recast Batman in ity, because we’re very well Marvel Studios into making action Raccoon and tree-alien Groot. a gritty light that won rave reviews known apart. There’s a lot of movies starring lesser-known “Laughter is the way you hook and grossed more than $2bn world- expectation coming into it. comic book figures that could make the audience, and then you can wide from 2005 to 2012. You want to talk about bag- audiences laugh. scare them, then you can hopefully The success of 2014’s “Guardi- gage,” Hawn said. Hawn has Two years later, the bet that touch them emotionally deeper ans” proved that Marvel could have returned to the big screen with comedy could help catapult charac- than they were expecting to in a a hit with its lesser-known comic “Snatched”, featuring alongside ters such as the “Guardians,” film about a tree and a raccoon and book properties, such as pint-sized actress Amy Schumer, after “Ant-Man” and “Doctor Strange” into aliens that don’t understand met- hero “Ant-Man,” played by comedic taking a 15 year hiatus. box office stars has paid off again. aphors,” Feige said in April. actor Paul Rudd, and the mind- The “Guardians,” led by actor “Humor is the secret into the bending “Doctor Strange,” in which Katy Perry likely Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill, debuted audience’s other range of emotions,” Benedict Cumberbatch delivered in 2014 with more than $700m at he added. It’s also part of Marvel’s witty retorts in the vein of Iron Man. to judge new the global box office. “Guardians strategy to keep audiences coming Even “Thor: Ragnarok” har- ‘American Idol’ of the Galaxy Vol. 2” opened in the back for repeat viewings, which nessed a comedic talent. Feige said United States last week and has Feige compared to the fan-favorite New Zealand director Taika Wai- inger Katy Perry is likely already grossed more than $500m “Star Wars” films or the “Harry Pot- titi films have “really gut-wrenching to fill the first judge’s worldwide. “The first ‘Guardians ter” franchise. drama in some moments and really Schair on the new of the Galaxy’ film allowed us to Disney-owned Marvel has seven hilarious, over-the-top humor in “American Idol”. perhaps go a little bit further, not upcoming films mapped out until other moments.” Sources familiar with the just in humor, but types of charac- 2019, including “Spider-Man: Home- Waititi debuted a short video talks told tmz.com Perry is ters,” Kevin Feige, Chief Executive coming,” a joint production with last year that showed the brawny very interested, and is open of Marvel Studios, said. Sony Pictures due in July. The film but dim superhero sharing a house to scheduling potential tour Comedy has flavoured Marvel taps the teen comedy genre in the with a computer salesman in Aus- dates around the show’s movies since 2008’s “Iron Man” retelling of Spider-Man’s origin story tralia and trying to craft emails to schedule. It is also said ABC featured star Robert Downey Jr.’s as his alter-ego Peter Parker navi- Captain America and Iron Man. Network is fully on board as cocky one-liners. gates the perils of high school. In April’s “Ragnarok” trailer, well. Earlier, negotiations Many of the studio’s upcoming But comedy has not always Thor enters a gladiator arena and were on with former “Amer- releases, including “Spider-Man: paired well with superheroes. roars with laughter when he sees ican Idol” winner Kelly Homecoming” and “Thor: George Clooney’s 1997 “Batman his opponent is the Hulk, a fellow Clarkson, but now she will be Ragnarok,” are expected to build & Robin,” which featured goofy Marvel Avenger comrade, shout- seen as a coach on “The humor into their audience appeal. jokes, was savaged by critics and ing “We know each other! He’s a Voice” show. The “Guardians” franchise has was one of the worst-performing friend from work!” MONDAY 15 MAY 2017 TECHNOLOGY 13 Microsoft aims to create a more versatile Windows 10

AP Google. Along that vein, a new fea- ture called Story Remix will icrosoft will try to make automatically identify the best pho- Windows 10 more versa- tos and videos to help people create Mtile with a wave of new highlights of their experiences. features for creating memories, Microsoft also is opening up exploring virtual scenery and hop- Windows 10 so it works better with scotching from personal computers the smartphones and tablets run- to mobile devices. ning on Apple’s iOS and Google’s The added bells and whistles will Android software. A growing roll out later this year as part of “Fall dependence on those mobile Creators Update” that will be pro- devices has reduced the role that vided for free to 500 million personal Windows-powered PCs play in peo- computers, smartphones and tablets ple’s lives. powered by Windows 10. That shift to smartphones and Microsoft previewed the update tablets also is one of the reasons the the Windows Store — an announce- Washington, company calls the recently in Seattle during its annual next Windows 10 update will ment that evoked some of the emerging field “mixed reality” conference for applications devel- include a multi-faceted clipboard loudest cheers in Thursday’s crowd. because it melds the artificial with opers. The company didn’t specify to let you copy text, images and That development will be particu- things that are actually happening when it will be available; a preview other content on a PC and paste it larly helpful for students using a around us. The concept is more com- for early testers was released on a phone, even iPhones and streamlined version of Windows monly known as augmented reality. Thursday. The latest changes come Android, as though the PC and designed for classrooms. That Another format that immerses peo- on the heels of a free update that phone were one. The tool is simi- recently introduced version, Win- ple in completely fabricated situations began to roll out last month. lar to what Apple already offers dows 10 S, can’t get apps directly is known as virtual reality. “We are building Windows to be with Universal Clipboard in iPhones, from third parties such as Apple, as Microsoft plans to introduce a the platform that empowers eve- iPads and Mac computers. regular Windows 10 users can. new headset and motion control- ryone to create,” Terry Myerson, Another upcoming feature will Meanwhile, Microsoft is vying to ler in time for the holiday season. Microsoft’s top Windows executive, let you start working on a document be more of a trailblazer by expand- The equipment, to be made by Acer, wrote in a blog post . on a Windows 10 PC and pick up ing its exploration of a new will sell as a package for $399, far Some of the upcoming tools where you left off on a rival phone. technological frontier that allows less than the $3,000 to $5,000 represent another step in Micro- In another concession to the people to blend the real world with Microsoft charges for another soft’s attempt to catch up with two popularity of Apple’s products, three-dimensional projections of life- mixed reality headset called of its biggest rivals, Apple and iTunes software will be added to like images. The Redmond, HoloLens. 3D printed bionic skin could allow robots ‘feel’

S researchers have devel- cameras like they do now. These oped a “revolutionary” sensors could also make it easier Uprocess for 3D printing for other robots to walk and inter- stretchable electronic sensory act with their environment.” devices that could give robots the Researchers believe the new ability to feel their environment, 3D printing technique could also according to a study. be used to print electronics directly The discovery, published on real human skin. online in the journal Advanced This ultimate wearable tech- Materials, is a major step forward nology may could eventually be in printing electronics on real used for health monitoring or by human skin, researchers said. “ink” that make up the layers of the associate professor and lead soldiers in the field to detect dan- The new process was devel- device. These flexible 3D printed researcher on the study, said in a gerous chemicals or explosives. oped by engineers at the University sensors can stretch up to three statement. Conventional 3D printing using liq- of Minnesota using a one-of-a- times their original size, accord- “Putting this type of ‘bionic skin’ uid plastic is too hot and too rigid kind 3D printer they built in the lab, ing to the study. “This stretchable on surgical robots would give sur- to use on the skin. Xinhua news agency reported yes- electronic fabric we developed has geons the ability to actually feel However, all the layers of “ink” terday. The multifunctional printer many practical uses,” Michael during minimally invasive surger- used in this new technique can set is equipped with four nozzles, to McAlpine, a University of Minne- ies, which would make surgery at room temperature, making for print different kinds of specialized sota mechanical engineering easier instead of just using “endless” possible applications. 14 CINEMA PLUS MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

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LANDMARK Meri Pyaari Bindu (2D/Hindi) 2:15pm The Boss Baby (2D/Animation) 2:15pm Spark: A Space Tail (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 4:00pm Bashtery Ragel (2D/Arabic) 4:15pm The Dinner (Drama) 6:15pm Sarkar 3 (2D/Hindi) 4:30, 5:45 & 8:15 pm King Arthur: Legend of The Sword (2D/Action) 7:00 & 8:45pm Kalb Balady (2D/Arabic) 9:15pm Georgettan (2D/Malayalam) 10:45pm The Rezort (2D/Horror) 11:30pm The third film in Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar trilogy, which chronicles the Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. exploits of a powerful political figure.

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