WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017

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BE HAPPY TO STAY HEALTHY

The new ‘3D Healthcare’ model, developed by Dr Satish Kumar Gupta, focuses on happiness in life and also promotes a ‘holistic lifestyle change’ to tackle various health issues like diabetes, heart diseases etc. P | 4-5

WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 CAMPUS 03 Rajagiri Public School observes World Health Day ajagiri Public School observed World Health Day on April 6. RThe programme began with an assembly of senior students and staff at the grounds. The chief guest of the day was Dr Unnikrishnan Narayana Swami, ENT specialist, Aster Medical Center, Doha. He is also one of the parents. He spoke on the importance of health and how one can stay healthy. Eating healthy food, doing Education. A demo on self-defense management, principal and the staff health. The month of April is regular exercise, having good sleep based on Karate was put up by San- for their support in organising the marked with a number of CCA and maintaining hygiene are the thosh. Master Yedu Krishnan of function well. Salini, Physical Edu- activities on Health and fitness for most important things, he said. Grade 5B presented his skills on cation teacher, took the lead in students of Rajagiri, organised by The principal, Issac Tharayil, Karate ways of physical fitness. organising the programme. the Department of Physical Educa- spoke on the idea of health as the Koshy, Vimala Jacob and Jinsu Aju, Sruthi and Regal guided the tion, guided by Asma Umar, the best wealth. members of the management com- events orderly. The students went Academic administrator Sally Tho- Mass drill was organised for the mittee were present on the occasion. home with a set of important tips mas, the Primary Coordinator and student community by Muhammad Jayalakshmi proposed vote of on maintaining physical fitness and Reema Sumesh the Junior Fazal, the HOD of Physical thanks and she thanked the scientific ways of keeping good Coordinator. QU-CAS organises second Math Championship he Department of Mathemat- (CBE). The event featured two lev- She added: “The event aligns we plan to build on QU Math Cham- ics, Statistics and Physics els according to the students’ with Qatar University’s role to pro- pionships experience to offer a T(MSP) at Qatar University Col- background and competencies. duce graduates with increased wider service to the Qatari commu- lege of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) The first level was restricted to analytical and logical skills. With the nity by holding math activities open recently held the second QU Math contestants from the Foundation introduction of Actuarial Mathemat- to high school students in the State Championship, aimed to provide Program, CAS and CBE. The second ics through our BSc in Mathematics, of Qatar.” students with a platform to help level was open to all QU students. them discover their talents and build Each level included one session for their analytical and creative skills. male contestants and two sessions Organised in collaboration for female contestants. with QU Foundation Programme, Commenting on the event, Dr the event engaged over 300 stu- Leena Al Sulaiti said: “The main pur- dents across QU colleges. They pose of QU Math Championships is had the opportunity to demon- to provide our students with a chal- strate their analytical and logical lenging and engaging mathematical skills. Attendees included MSP experience which is both compet- Department Head Dr Leena Al itive and educational. From the Sulaiti, and faculty and staff from interest and participation of the stu- QU colleges of Arts and Sciences, dents, I can say that the event turned and Business and Economics out to be a great success.” 04 COVER STORY WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017

A 3D model cure for your health issues

Huda N V multi-disciplinary approach which stresses on diseases and various other lifestyle disorders. The Peninsula happy and healthy lifestyle, called the 3D Through the programme, the patients are taught Healthcare. to lead a stress free life, which triggers the hor- n what appears to be promising, researches “The health regime has successfully helped mone system of the body. With more happy on happy and healthy lifestyle in India have regress artery blockages and in some cases cal- hormones in the system, most of the patients Iproven that many health issues like heart dis- cified blockages have been opened 100%,” said can feel a difference in various aspects of their eases, diabetes etc can be tackled through a Dr Satish Kumar Gupta, head of a leading CAD being in first seven days,” the senior consultant holistic lifestyle change. Even the coronary artery (Coronary Artery Disease) Regression research in cardiology at the Global Hospital and Research disease (CAD) can be cured without any inter- project based in India. Centre, Mount Abu, India, told The Peninsula. ventions, such as stents or bypass surgeries, “Our trail studies have shown how a happy He was recently in Doha on a private visit according to a leading Indian cardiologist and healthy lifestyle can help in regression of and met with some who follow the lifestyle suc- The researchers followed a CAD. The 3D model can be a solution to heart cessfully here. WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 COVER STORY 05

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the lead- converted into a full-fledged Indian government- ing cause of death globally, with more people approved programme in 2004. Also, the research dying annually from CVDs than from any other was leading in terms of citations it received, until cause. World health Organisation figures show recently. Added to this, in India, more than 7,000 an estimated 17.5 million people died from CVDs heart patients have successfully under gone the in 2012, representing 31% of all global deaths. programme. CVDs and most diseases listed as Non Com- “Over the last three decades the progress in municable Diseases (NCD), as cancers, chronic by-pass surgery, angioplasty with stents and bal- respiratory diseases (such as asthma) and dia- loons, have improved the prognosis of CAD, yet betes among the others are collectively the number of CAD patients remains enormous. responsible for almost 70% of all deaths world- Any modern intervention as angioplasty or wide. All age groups and all regions are affected bypass surgery does not actually prevent its by NCDs. NCDs are often associated with older recurrence, or improve life expectancy in the age groups, but evidence shows that 16 million long run,” said Dr Gupta. of all deaths attributed NCDs occur before the Trail studies and experiences show that adop- age of 70. tion and maintenance of happy and healthy “NCDs, mostly heart diseases can be pre- lifestyle programme which motivate patients to vented by addressing behavioural risk factors. take up responsibility of their own health can Most of these diseases cannot be cured, and peo- lead to highly significant reduction in heart dis- ple will have to live with it for the rest of their eases, reduction in hospitalisation for cardiac lives,” said Dr Gupta. events, requirement of anti-anginal drugs, effec- “However, the silver line is that these diseases diet, moderate aerobic exercise and stress-man- tive control of symptoms like angina, can be prevented. They can be treated with a agement through meditation among the breathlessness and better control of hyperten- holistic approach. The modern medicine takes others. sion, diabetes and improvement in exercise a single dimensional approach, treating the They followed the same regime for three tolerance, metabolic and hormonal profile and symptom. The cause is not rooted out.” months at home before being angiographically overall feeling of well-being. Considering the risk posed by NCDs, the tested again. This health regime, called 3D healthcare inte- India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare An independent team of cardiologists found grates spiritual, mental and physical care with collaborated with the National Defence Research that in cases where patients had religiously fol- modern medicine to enable the participants to and Development Organisation (DRDO), to ini- lowed the prescription, artery blockages had get permanent cure from every disease of mind tiate a multi-disciplinary research in 1998. opened up significantly. 91% patients showed a and body. The research modelled a holistic healthcare trend towards regression and 51.4% lesions Meanwhile he opines that most of the health system that took a three-dimensional approach regressed by more than 10 absolute percentage and mental issues people have today are due to integrated spiritual, mental and physical care points. Some calcified blockages opened even stress. “People are so busy tensed about yester- with modern medicine. Some 123 angiographi- 100 per cent. While exercise tolerance had day and worrying about tomorrow, that they cally documented patients who had moderate increased more than 550 per cent, the heart’s forget to live for today. Nothing can be done to severe coronary artery disease(CAD) were pumping power had improved by 10 per cent about the past and we cannot foresee what will asked to follow a happy and healthy lifestyle, and the drug intake significantly dropped. happen in the future. Only thing we can work which included low-fat, high-fiber vegetarian Given the encouraging results, the study was and decide on is today,” he stresses. Also, keeping biological clock in its own pace is a must to have a healthy life. “ With all the sophistications, we are trying to alter biological There is a set time for food, rest clock, which is mostly based on hormone and and all activities. People have to enzyme release. There is a set time for food, rest wake up early, follow a routine, and all activities. People have to wake up early, follow a routine, and try keep a clear mind and and try keep a clear mind and positive thoughts away in early hours. We advise positive thoughts away in early our patients to keep their mind occupied with hours. We advise our patients happy thoughts or just in peaceful silence till 8 to keep their mind occupied am. By not following our biological clock, we’re with happy thoughts or just in trying to change nature and cause imbalance,” he said. Diseases come to the mind first; even a peaceful silence till 8am. By not common cold has a psychology behind it. Doc- following our biological clock, tors today treat common cold, but not the reason we’re trying to change nature and behind it. So the root of a disease is in the mind cause imbalance and to treat mind, meditation is the best medi- cine. They should have positive thoughts always, as negative thoughts are again pollutants. Med- itation plays a great role in making the mind positive.Peace and health comes when physical, mental and spiritual energies find harmony within our body, which is achieved while meditating” 06 MARKETPLACE WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017

Sheraton Grand Doha recognised for food quality & safety

heraton Grand Doha Resort a priority for the Sheraton Grand & Convention Hotel, Qatar’s Doha. This award demonstrates Siconic social landmark, the hotel’s robust Food Safety Man- announced its recent award for agement System which ensures the exceptional food quality and safety team deliver guaranteed customer in FSSC 22000. satisfaction.” FSSC 22000, the Global Certi- Food safety is an issue that is fication Scheme for Food Safety continually on consumers’ minds. Management Systems, recognised over the years, many regional and by the Global Food Safety Initia- customised food safety standards tive (GFSI) and is based on existing have evolved to enhance food ISO standards. Sheraton Grand safety and address the issues Doha was awarded accreditation raised by manufacturers, suppli- by Bureau Veritas INTL Doha LLC ers, retailers and consumers. FSSC and is honoured to be the compa- 22000 is the most comprehen- ny’s first certified organisation sive food safety management worldwide for FSSC 22000 Ver- systems as it fully incorporates sion 4 Catering scheme. ISO 22000:2005, ISO22002 Part This is of special significance 2 Pre-requisite Programs (PRPs) as Bureau Veritasis a world lead- for catering, HACCP, and the ing testing Inspection and application steps of CODEX. certification company, with head- It enables food and beverage quarters in Paris, and operates in outlets to reduce food safety haz- more than 140 countries across the ards, promote continuous globe. improvement, foster legal compli- stated: “We are very pleased Sher- the hearts of residents of Qatar, Speaking of their new global ance and increase transparency aton Grand Doha Resort & Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & certification,Belal Al Kadry, Hotel throughout the food supply chain. Convention Hotel are our first cli- Convention Hotel offers 10 food Managerat Sheraton Grand Doha, Speaking about the accredita- ent globally to receive FSSC 22000 and beverage outlets that bring a said: “Food safety and elevated tion Selim Kseib, Country Chief Version 4 Catering Scheme Certif- wealth of exciting global flavours customer service has always been Executive of Bureau Veritas Doha icate.” Holding a special place in to the city’s discerning diners. Fourteenth edition of ‘Al Dana’ savings scheme launched

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wenty-eight high school stu- how the programme works. “The and foundation programmes, parallel with those at school but the dents have completed the QADP aims to prepare students for Dr Ghizlane Bendriss, Lecturer curriculum was practically the TQatar Aspiring Doctors Pro- college and the rigours of a medi- in Biology and Reya Saliba, Learn- same and the research skills that gram (QADP) this year, providing cal degree, as well as helping them ing & Student Outreach Librarian. we were taught on the QADP really them with an insight into what life to improve their college applica- Razan Al Mousawi, who cur- helped with preparing for the Qatar would be like as a physician. tions. The college’s faculty rently attends Qatar International High School Medical Conference The year-long programme is concentrate on teaching the sci- School, was one of those who com- that will be happening later this run by Weill Cornell Medicine – ences, English and research skills pleted the QADP. year.” Qatar (WCM-Q), and is designed to so as to improve the students’ read- The 18-year-old, who has Dr Rachid Bendriss, WCM-Q’s show promising high school stu- iness for the study of medicine, and applied to join WCM-Q’s six-year assistant dean for student recruit- dents a window into life as a student to some extent this mirrors their integrated medical programme in ment, outreach and foundation at the college, as well as helping own schools’ curriculums, so September, said the programme has programs, praised all those students them to evaluate their career improving their chances of exam been hugely beneficial and very who had completed the program. options and support their academic success. The QADP also has the enjoyable. Razan said: “I had pre- He added: “The Qatar Aspiring success at high school. advantage of flexibility, allowing viously been on WCM-Q’s Summer Doctor’s Program is an excellent A total of 35 students enrolled the participants to work remotely Explorer Program and from that I opportunity for students with an in the programme and 28 have now and independently when school or was nominated to participate in last interest in medicine as a career to completed it, receiving certificates family commitments demand it.” year’s QADP. receive support, both with their at a special ceremony at WCM-Q. Teaching for the QADP is by a “I wanted some insight into life learning but also their college appli- Of those 28 students, 27 are range of WCM-Q faculty and staff, at WCM-Q specifically as my par- cations. It also eases students into Qataris and the students are from but special mention was given at ents don’t want me to travel outside studying at WCM-Q; if they are suc- a total of 16 schools, seven of which the ceremony to Dr James Roach, Qatar. I’ve now decided that I do cessful in their later application to are independent schools and nine Associate Professor of Chemistry; want to study medicine, and hope- WCM-Q, they already know what international. Dr Rachid Bendriss, Associate Pro- fully become a surgeon eventually. we expect academically and they Noha Saleh, Director of Student fessor of English and Assistant Dean “The course itself was really good. have had the chance to meet fac- Recruitment at WCM-Q, explained for Student Recruitment, outreach The topics were not taught in ulty, staff and students.” 08 LIFESTYLE WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 Acquire skills for better life in old age

IANS at the impact of these attributes in over 8,000 men and women aged eople with higher scores on 52 and older. life skills — such as emotional People with more life skills ben- Pstability, determination, con- efitted from favourable objective trol, optimism and biomarkers in the blood, including conscientiousness — are more likely lower levels of cholesterol and of to experience a broad range of ben- C-reactive protein — a marker of efits and positive social outcomes inflammation relevant to a number in their old age, a study suggests. of different diseases. The findings showed that peo- They had smaller waistlines, ple who have more life skills enjoy where fat accumulation is particu- a range of benefits, including larly relevant to metabolic and greater financial stability, less cardiovascular diseases, than peo- depression, low social isolation, and ple with a few life skills. better health. People with more skills also “No single attribute was more walked significantly faster than important than others. Rather, the those with fewer -- walking speed effects depended on the accumu- is an objective measure predicting lation of life skills,” said Andrew future mortality in older popula- Steptoe, Professor at the University tion samples, the researchers said. College London. “We were surprised by the range and disability related -- that seem maintaining these skills in adult life In the study, published in the of processes -- economic, social, to be related to these life skills. Our may be relevant to health and well- journal PNAS, the academics looked psychological, biological, and health research suggests that fostering and being at older ages,” Steptoe said. Your kid may be noticing things that you miss

lthough children are thought which means their attention is spread of being deficient in many out and they end up noticing and Askills when compared to remembering more than the adults, adults, a new study has shown that Sloutsky noted, in the paper published this limitation in kids can actually in the journal Psychological Science. be their strength as they can see However, the ability of adults to what adults tend to miss. focus their attention helps them to sit “We often think of children as defi- in two-hour meetings and maintain cient in many skills when compared long conversations, while ignoring to adults. But some times what seems distractions. like a deficiency can actually be an “But young children’s use of dis- advantage,” said Vladimir Sloutsky, tributed attention allows them to learn Professor at the Ohio State University more in new and unfamiliar settings in the US. by taking in a lot of information,” The findings revealed that while Sloutsky explained. adults are very good at remembering The fact that children don’t always information they are told to focus on, do as well at focusing attention also they tend to ignore the rest. Con- shows the importance of designing versely, 4- to 5-year-olds tend to pay the right learning environment in attention to all the information that classrooms. was presented to them -- even when “Children can’t handle a lot of dis- they were told to focus on one par- tractions. They are always taking in ticular item. information, even if it is not what Thus, children noticed things that you’re trying to teach them. We need adults did not catch because of the to make sure that we are aware of grownups’ selective attention. that and design our classrooms, text- Children are extremely curious books and educational materials to and they tend to explore everything, help students succeed,” Sloutsky said. WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 FOOD 09 An easy way to use 5 early spring ingredients

Julia Turshen and airy ribbons is easy to do with The Washington Post a vegetable peeler. But you can just thinly slice the asparagus (on the ngredients and their availability bias is especially nice). This recipe can tell you a lot about time and offers three simple and quick ways Iplace. In a country where it’s to dress and serve them; see the easy to buy a lemon no matter VARIATIONS, below. where you are and no matter what Preserved lemon is available at time of year, it can be hard to Middle Eastern markets and in jars remember how food and the sea- at Whole Foods Markets. sons are closely tied. MAKE AHEAD: If you want When it comes to spring, there to plan ahead, make the dressing are certain items such as tender in a large bowl and then place the green shell peas that help us stretch shaved (or sliced) asparagus on top toward the light after a long winter. and don’t mix the two together. And then there are ingredients such Drape the asparagus with a damp- as asparagus that are available ened paper towel and leave at room pretty much everywhere, all the temperature for up to 2 hours or in time, but taste so especially good the refrigerator overnight. Mix in season. In noticing the distance together just before serving. (This between the okay and amazing, and make-ahead technique goes for the the pleasure of celebrating some- VARIATIONS as well.) thing when it has a small window From cookbook author Julia of time, there’s a valuable life Turshen. lesson. Ingredients The shaved asparagus salad 2 tablespoons finely chopped (which could easily be thinly sliced preserved lemon, plus 1 1/2 table- asparagus salad) is dressed with a spoons preserved lemon brine (see long ribbons, adding them to the Salad With Sesame and Soy, omit North African-inspired mixture of headnote) bowl as you work. If any of the the preserved lemon dressing. preserved lemons, their brine, 1 teaspoon honey asparagus tips break off while Whisk together 1 tablespoon each honey, olive oil and is sprinkled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive you’re doing this, just add them as plain rice vinegar, low-sodium soy with pistachios. If you can make oil well. sauce, toasted sesame oil and olive that, you also can lean toward Italy Kosher salt Use your clean hands to gently oil. Use that mixture to dress the and use fresh lemon juice instead 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough coat the asparagus with the dress- asparagus, then transfer to a plat- of the preserved lemon and substi- ends trimmed ing. Transfer to a serving platter; ter and top with a shower of roasted tute pine nuts and Parm for the 3 tablespoons roasted, unsalted sprinkle with the pistachios and sesame seeds. pistachios. Or leave Western f2la- shelled pistachios, lightly toasted serve right away. NOTE: To toast pistachios on vours altogether and make an easy and coarsely chopped (see NOTE) VARIATIONS: To make a a baking sheet, spread in a single mixture of toasted sesame oil, rice Steps Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan layer, in a 400-degree oven for 4 vinegar and soy sauce, then shower Whisk together the chopped Salad, omit the chopped preserved to 5 minutes, shaking them once so the stalks with sesame seeds. preserved lemon, its brine, honey lemon and use fresh lemon juice they brown evenly. Cool completely and oil in a large mixing bowl. Taste instead of the preserved lemon before using. Shaved Asparagus Salad and season lightly with salt, as brine. Toasted pine nuts sub in for Nutrition | Per serving: 150 With Pistachios + Preserved needed (this will depend on how the pistachios. Top with plenty of calories, 3g protein, 7g carbohy- Lemon Dressing salty your preserved lemons are). shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano drates, 13g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0 4 servings Use a sharp vegetable peeler to cheese. mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 3g Turning tender stalks into light shave each asparagus spear into To make a Shaved Asparagus dietary fiber, 4g sugar. 10 HEALTH WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 Researchers make cells resistant to HIV

IANS resistant cells can replace diseased cells. cientists have found a way to The new technique offers a sig- create an HIV-resistant cell nificant advantage over therapies Spopulation which can quickly where antibodies float freely in the replace diseased cells, thereby bloodstream at a relatively low con- potentially curing the disease in an centration, the researchers said. infected person. Instead, antibodies in the new “This protection would be long- study hang on to a cell’s surface, term,” said Jia Xie, senior staff blocking HIV from accessing a cru- scientist at The Scripps Research cial cell receptor and spreading Institute (TSRI) in the US and first infection. The researchers said they author of the study published in the plan to collaborate with investiga- journal Proceedings of the National tors at City of Hope -- an Academy of Sciences. independent research and treat- The researchers found a way to ment centre for cancer, diabetes tether HIV-fighting antibodies to and other life-threatening diseases immune cells, thereby creating a in the US -- to evaluate this new cell population resistant to the virus. therapy in efficacy and safety tests, Their experiments under lab as required by federal regulations, conditions showed that these prior to testing in patients. Loneliness leads to stroke Why extra virgin olive oil is good for health compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can signif- A icantly reduce symptoms of insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease — the negative effects of a high-fat diet, a study has found. Hydroxytyrosol is a polyphe- nol found in extra-virgin olive oil, which is known to have antioxidant any of us feel lonely at certain times but loneliness and properties and may play a key role in social isolation for a longer period of time may lead to its health benefits. Mincreased risk of stroke or heart disease, find research- “Our research shows that in mice ers. The findings showed that loneliness and social isolation was fed on a high-fat diet, hydroxytyrosol associated with a 29 percent increased risk of a heart or angina exerts a protective effect in the liver,” Valenzuela noted. For the study, the attack and a 32 percent heightened risk of having a stroke. said lead author Rodrigo Valenzuela team fed four groups of 12-14 mice on “It suggests that addressing loneliness and social isolation may from the University of Chile. either a high-fat diet (60 per cent fat) have an important role in the prevention of two of the leading The study conducted on a mice, or a control diet (10 per cent fat), with causes of morbidity in high-income countries,” said researchers showed that hydroxytyrosol was able or without supplementation of 5mg from Brigham Young University in the US. to reduce liver enzymes that are linked hydroxytyrosol per kg body weight, The study, involving more than 1,81,000 adults, included 4,628 to an imbalance in the fatty acid com- administered orally, for a 12 week coronary heart disease “events” — heart attacks, angina and position of the liver, brain and heart period. The results revealed that add- death — and 3,002 strokes recorded during monitoring periods as well as increase their activity. ing a relatively low dose of ranging from three to 21 years. The results back public health “Our results indicate that hydrox- hydroxytyrosol to the diet was able to concerns about the importance of social contacts for health and ytyrosol may be a key part of the reverse oxidative stress which is linked well-being. “But one of the greatest challenges will be how to health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. to fatty liver disease. In addition, design effective interventions to boost social connections, taking We have demonstrated that this com- hydroxytyrosol also lowered the account of technology,” the authors pointed out in a paper pub- pound may offer protection against increase in levels of low-density lipo- lished online in the journal Heart. “Further attention to social oxidative stress and detrimental fatty protein or the bad cholestrol. However, connections is needed in research and public health surveillance, acid composition in the liver, heart and these findings needs to be established prevention and intervention efforts,” they noted. brain caused by a high-fat diet,” in humans, the researchers said. WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11 Don’t divide Indian cinema: Priyanka Chopra

IANS more exposure and, of course, they Raha Hai Kashi”, Punjabi film will do well. “I don’t think there “Sarvann” and the Marathi movie very year, when the National should be a comparison because, “Ventilator” have seen the light of Film Award winners are eventually, we are all Indian and day. More are in the pipeline: Sik- Eannounced, a tally is drawn these are all Indian films,” Priya- kimese movie “Pahuna”, Marathi between who won more — Hindi nka told IANS over phone from New film “Kay Re Rascala”, Konkani film or regional films. For actress-pro- York, living up a deja vu moment -- “Little Joe, Kaha Ho?” and two Ben- ducer Priyanka Chopra, they are all, she was in the same city when she gali films -- “Brishtir Oppekhyayy” after all, Indian. won the Best Actress National Film and “Bus Stop E Keu Nei” -- apart This divide between regional Award for “Fashion” in 2010. from one in Hindi. and Hindi cinema is uncalled for, “I am extremely excited that “My reason for setting up this affirmed Priyanka, whose Marathi Indian cinema—whether it is company was to give opportunities film production “Ventilator” won regional or Hindi — has grown where opportunities were denied, three honours at the 64th National leaps and bounds and it is making or give opportunities where they Film Awards. such incredible films. I’d like to were not provided... And we only “I am not a negative person. I’d focus more on that than dividing do that based on content and merit,” like to think that finally regional us,” added the former beauty queen, Priyanka explained, pointing out cinema is getting the credit it who has garnered visibility in the decision to make a Sikkimese deserves because there are too American showbiz, and spearheads film “because no film has ever been many incredible storytellers and the banner Purple Pebble Pictures made in Sikkim”. encouraging, said the 34-year-old. filmmakers there. As they get with her mother Madhu Chopra. And when not one but three “Ventilator”, an endearing story of opportunities, and producers back Under her banner, so far Bho- National Awards come along for a joint family whose eldest mem- them, regional films are getting jpuri entertainer “Bam Bam Bol one of such projects, it is highly ber is on a medical ventilator. Dhanush back on ‘Vada Chennai’ set Feel like first ctor-filmmaker Dhanush yester- It was predominantly shot in a prison day at school: day said he has resumed the shoot set here. Aof National Award winning film- “Vada Chennai”, which will be made maker Vetrimaaran’s upcoming Tamil as a trilogy, will track 30 years in the life Khushbu gangster drama “Vada Chennai”. of a gangster from north Chennai. The “With two days to go for ‘Power film also stars Amala Paul, apart from a Paandi’ release, resuming ‘Vada Chen- host of supporting cast. Meanwhile, Dha- nai’ shoot from today. Blazing sun, sea, nush’s directorial debut “Power Paandi” great people and typical Vetrimaaran will release on Friday. Dhanush is said locations,” Dhanush tweeted. to have set aside 200 days to shoot this The first schedule of “Vada Chennai” project, which marks his third time col- was wrapped up in November last year. laboration with Vetrimaaran.

ctress Khushbu Sundar, who has commenced Ashooting for Pawan Salman releases poster of ‘Hanuman Da Damdaar’ Kalyan’s yet-untitled Telugu uperstar Salman Khan, who introduction to all the characters project, says it feels like first day has lent his voice to the char- essaying a vital role in the animated at school with lot of unlearning Sacter of Lord Hanuman in the project. and learning. “Good morning forthcoming animated film “Hanu- Salman has lent voice to the from Hyderabad. I start shoot- man Da Damdaar”, shared the link grown-up Hanuman, but the film ing for Pawan Kalyan and to the motion poster of the film on is more on his younger version. Trivikram film from today. Feels the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti Other actors who have lent their like first day at school. Lot of yesterday. voice to the characters include unlearning and learning to do,” The actor shared the link to the Javed Akhtar, Makarand Desh- Khushbhu tweeted yesterday. poster on Facebook, captioning it: action-packed, have a look at the pande, Raveena Tandon, Kunal Last seen on screen in the 2006 “Yeh summer hoga bada Damdaar, motion poster of ‘Hanuman Da Kemmu and Vinay Pathak. Sched- Telugu actioner “Stalin”, she dekho motion poster of ‘Hanuman Damdaar’ on the occasion of Hanu- uled to release on May 19, returns to the industry after a Da Damdaar’ Aaj Hanuman Jayanti man Jayanti)”. The 21-second “Hanuman Da Damdaar” has been decade with this project. ke din. (This summer will be motion poster gives an directed by Ruchi Narain 12 HOLLYWOOD WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 ‘Guerrilla’ creator defends characters’ ethnicity AP sincerely to anybody, if they find the story we’re telling,” he said. “It’s fault with what I’m doing or how as old as ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘West ohn Ridley said he expected his I’m doing it, you don’t need to wait Side Story’ ... nobody can see their “politically sharp” TV miniseries for me to tell your stories,” Ridley love the way they do.” J“Guerrilla,” about England’s 1970s said. “You don’t need anybody’s The African-American writer, black power movement, to be permission to go out and tell the director and producer stands by the provocative. story you want to tell.” At last authenticity of “Guerrilla,” which But criticism that the drama week’s screening, Ridley was ques- he said involved a “learning tour” excludes the role played by black tioned by some audience members to meet participants and observers female activists took him by sur- about the project’s approach. of the British civil rights struggle. prise at a screening in London, he “Guerrilla,” debuting April 16 on Because “a lot of these stories said yesterday. Showtime, stars Indian actress Fre- have not been taught, have not He pointed to his track record ida Pinto and black British actor been told,” it may frustrate those of writing for black actresses in Babou Ceesay as an activist couple. who want a single project to make projects including TV’s “American One questioner said the writers up the lost ground, said Ridley, who Crime” (Regina King) and “12 Years were responsible for the “erasure” won an Oscar in 2014 for his a Slave” (Lupita Nyong’o, Quven- of black women from the story, point invoking his own interracial adapted screenplay of “12 Years a zhane Wallis), among others. according to The Hollywood marriage. But he spoke calmly and Slave.” “I’m all for people looking Given that, he said, it was odd Reporter. carefully as he addressed the issue at anybody’s story and saying, ‘Hey, to hear that people “feel as though Ridley reportedly grew emo- from the distance of several days. that’s only part of the picture. I want I’m not putting enough women of tional in trying to explain his The reaction to Pinto’s Jas and to go out and tell more and do more color in spaces.” “I would say very decisions to the audience, at one Ceesay’s Marcus “is actually part of and say more,’ “ Ridley said.

‘Trivisa’ wins big at Hong Kong Film Awards Don Cheadle to

rime thriller “Trivisa” was the best actor on Sunday evening. She won her fourth Hong Kong play first black big winner at the Hong Kong News sites in mainland China Film Award for playing a middle- CFilm Awards, taking home downplayed their coverage, which aged recluse suffering from millionaire next five awards including the prize for Hong Kong media speculated was Alzheimer’s. best film. because one of its directors worked Family-themed movie “Mad ctor Don Cheadle will pro- The movie, which takes place on 2016’s “Ten Years,” about Bei- World” was another big winner, duce and star in on the eve of the Hong Kong’s 1997 jing’s tightening grip on the receiving trophies for best support- Aupcoming biopic “Prince handover from Britain, also took semiautonomous city. Best actress ing actor and actress and best new of Darkness”, which will focus home awards for best director and went to “Happiness” star Kara Hui. director. on the life of 19th Century mil- lionaire Jeremiah G. Hamilton. The script of the film has been adapted from Shane Ron Howard to direct ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ White’s book “Prince of Dark- ness: The Story of Jeremiah G. ilmmaker Ron Howard will direct and produce Hamilton, Wall Street’s First the contemporary economic drama film “Hill- Black Millionaire”, reports vari- Fbilly Elegy”, based on author JD Vances bestselling ety.com. memoir. White’s book portrays Ham- Vance’s book recaps growing up in the Rust Belt ilton as a larger-than-life and the everyday struggles of the US’ white working character who defied conven- class as they navigate through drug addiction, and social tion during the period and and economic challenges, reports variety.com. Sup- amassed a $2m fortune by the ported by his grandmother, Vance developed a deep time of his death in 1875. He appreciation for education that laid the foundation for dealt extensively in the white him to rise out of poverty and its cultural restraints. business world, married a white “‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is a powerful, true coming-of-age woman, bought a mansion in memoir by JD Vance,” said Erica Huggins, President rural New Jersey, and owned of Imagine Entertainment. “Through the lens of a col- railroad stock on trains he was ourful, chaotic family, and with remarkable compassion of America’s white working class, speaking directly to not legally allowed to ride. and self-awareness, JD has been able to look back on the turmoil of our current political climate,” Huggins When Hamilton died, he was his own upbringing as a ‘hillbilly’ to illuminate the plight added. often referred to as the richest black man in the US. WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017 TECHNOLOGY 13

Consumers confused about artificial intelligence: Study

IANS that consumers were hesitant to fully embrace AI devices and serv- ost customers are confused ices. “Only 36 per cent are about the use of artificial comfortable with businesses using Mintelligence (AI) and are, AI to engage with them. Almost 72 therefore, reluctant to embrace this per cent express some sort of fear new technology, a study said about AI,” the study found. yesterday. Twenty four per cent of Released by US-based software respondents even worried about firm Pegasystems, it revealed that robots taking over the world. these fears are often eased once the Interestingly, 34 per cent of users gain firsthand AI experience respondents said they had directly — which ironically many enjoy with- experienced AI but when asked out even realising it. about the technologies they used it “Our study suggests the recent was revealed that 84 per cent actu- hype is causing some confusion and ally used at least one AI-powered fear among consumers, who may service or device. Seventy two per not really understand how it’s cent respondents confidently already being used and helping claimed they understood AI but them every day,” said Don Schuer- very few could correctly define it. man, Vice-President (Product “Though AI has been around for consumer on a real-time, one-to- provide real value for customers to Marketing) Pegasystems. more than 30 years, it has now one basis,” Schuerman said. improve their experiences rather The study that involved 6,000 evolved to the point that businesses Businesses need to focus on than overhyping the technology customers in six countries found can engage with each individual using AI to develop applications that itself, the findings suggested.

Microsoft buys startup to boost cloud Customers more satisfied with oftware giant Microsoft has bought startup Deis that specialises in containers — a modern way Microsoft Surface Sto develop and deploy software. The deal is seen as a boost to Microsoft’s cloud ustomers are more sat- because software containers are termed as the new isfied with Microsoft’s building blocks of cloud-based applications. CSurface tablets than According to a report in Fortune on Monday, the they are with Apple’s iPad and containers constitute a hot category as many busi- tablets built by Samsung, LG, nesses are turning to third-party public clouds — like Amazon, Acer and Asus, a Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services -- to According to Microsoft, the company has seen study by US-based marketing run their applications. “Deis gives developers the explosive growth in both interest and deployment information services company means to vastly improve application agility, effi- of containerised workloads on Azure. The company JD Power said. ciency and reliability through their Kubernetes expected that the Deis’ technology simplified it for Microsoft is the highest container management technologies,” said Scott customers to work with Microsoft’s existing con- performer in three areas: vari- Guthrie, Executive Vice President Microsoft in a blog tainer portfolio including Linux and Windows Server ety of pre-loaded applications; post. Containers and Azure Container Service. Internet connectivity; and availability of manufacturer- supported accessories. “The Microsoft Surface platform has expanded what Apple’s Clips app now available on app store for free tablets can do, and it sets the pple’s new app Clips that lets social media. According to a com- and appear on screen perfectly bar for customer satisfaction,” users create expressive vid- pany press release, Clips’ synced with the user’s voice,” the said Jeff Conklin, Vice-Presi- Aeos on iPhones and iPads is single-screen interface allows users company said. dent, Service Industries, JD now available for free on the App make multi-clip videos in minutes After users are done with the Power. Additionally, Microsoft Store, the company said. without video editing timelines and creation of a video, Clips allows has the highest performance The new app was announced tracks. Users can add live animated them to share the output directly in three styling and design in March this year and was antici- captions and titles just by using to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, attributes: size of tablet; qual- pated to come out in April. The app their voice with a feature called etc. It also recommends them to ity of materials used; and lets users produce quick videos to Live Titles. “Captions are generated share the videos with people who attractiveness of tablet design. share with friends or family on instantaneously as a user speaks, are mentioned in the voiceover. 14 CINEMA PLUS WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL 2017

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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

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