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The film isn’t all laughs. In an early in 1982—but Gosling doesn’t want to talk scene Healy not only beats up March but about that. deliberately breaks his arm. The snap has “Just so you know, there’s a sniper on made early audiences groan. the roof,” he said, interrupting. “If I say “I didn’t know how far we could take anything, it’s over for me.” the scene where Russell beats on me,” Well, maybe not. Gosling eventually Gosling said cheerfully. “It was great that decided to live dangerously. he was so physical. The only bad thing is, “What I can say is, I can’t believe I get that’s how I scream in real life. It’s not a to be a part of ,” the Canadi- pretty sound. But we made lemonade out an actor said. “I really am a huge fan of the of it.” original film. It’s exciting to me that Ridley Crowe is mostly known for dramatic and wanted to expand the roles, and has an Oscar and two other story. nominations to attest to his chops in that “As a fan, I want to see this film and area. He credited Gosling with helping him know more about what happened to the find his comic groove. , in which Ryan Gosling starred with Rachel McAdams in a story of love across class characters,” Gosling added. “It’s also scary. “No (messing) around here, this kid boundaries, was a career-making film for both Gosling and McAdams. I have such a respect for this project. I just is a genius,” Crowe said. “If you go back hope I can do it justice.” through the jobs he’s done, you’ll notice he Gosling has had the same manager draws from the history of cinema to inform since he was 15, ample evidence that he’s his roles.” happy with how his career has unfolded. As for Gosling, he had only one gripe “I’ve found that, if you agonise too about Crowe: the form-fitting leather much about whether to take a role, then jacket he wore around the set. that’s a sign,” he said. “When I look back, “There were two racks on the set,” Gos- the choices that just felt natural were the ling explained. “They were clearly marked. right choices. When you intellectualise it There was Russell’s rack and Ryan’s rack. too much, then sometimes it’s not the best He went in early and picked the best thing choice.” on my rack. Rather than looking back, Gosling “I can’t even discuss it,” he said with a prefers to look forward. faux wince. “My next step is to direct,” he said. “I “I stole the jacket,” Crowe admitted have two films I’m prepping. I’m working with a grin. “Took it right off his rack. It with writers on them.” was our first wardrobe fitting, and Ryan Ryan Gosling and trip the light fantastic in the upcoming musical . When he’s not working, Gosling lives was running late. I got the jacket and told quietly in Los Angeles with actress Eva him, ‘You shouldn’t be late.’” side his older sister, Mandi, led Gosling to (2000), The Be- Mendes and their toddler, Esmeralda. Born in London, Ontario, Gosling is the and an open audition for ‘The liever (2001), (2002) It’s been reported that they’re expecting a son of a secretary and a travelling sales- All-New Mickey Mouse Club’ (1993-1995), and The United States of Leland (2003). second baby, a topic that he preferred not man. He grew up in Cornwall, Ontario, in which his fellow Mouseketeers included Later this year he will star in La La to address. where initially he was home-schooled by , Keri Russell, Britney Land, a musical co-starring JK Simmons “I have an amazing daughter now,” his mother. Even as a boy, though, he was Spears and . After that and Emma Stone. Set in modern-day Los Gosling said. “Life is better than I thought fascinated by the arts, especially acting and he played occasional roles on Canadian Angeles, it casts Gosling as a jazz pianist it could ever be.” singing. television programs, until he was cast as who is in love with an actress (Stone). “At an early age I understood the effect the title character in ‘’ He’s also working on the new Blade that movies can have on you and the kind (1998-1999). Runner film, to be directed by Denis Vil- of spell they could cast.” That show was his calling card to Holly- leneuve and produced by Ridley Scott, who Singing in local talent contests along- wood, and led to increasingly large roles in directed the original science-fiction classic

Playing teens who come up with a plan to stage a perfect crime, Ryan Gosling (right) and Playing a teacher struggling with drug addiction, Ryan Gosling earned an Oscar nomination as Best co-starred with in Murder by Numbers. Actor for his performance in Half Nelson. 04 Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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the leading fashion houses in design, quality and creativity, with a passion for creating collections that are both feminine and modern. This is Lhuillier’s second visit to Doha and her collection has been well received by locals and expatri- ates alike. Her Fall 2016 ready-to-wear collec- tion could be described as diverse, easy, elegant, refined and almost ageless. They displayed a diverse and rich colour palette of cherry, teal blue, rose pink and basil that was contrasted by caramel and dark amber tones. LEZIMA GOMES The appealing colours and designs were DOHA fit for the modern woman. They were elegant dresses with lots of fluidity. The collection IFTY One East, Qa- featured beautiful bright-coloured kaftans tar recently hosted that could be worn during the day, as well as internation- evening wear that provoked femininity, fasci- ally recognised nation and glamour all at the same time. The Filipino fashion evening wear paid keen attention to intricate designerF Monique Lhuil- beading, flower petals, and sequins making lier who showcased her Fall them comfortable yet sophisticated. 2016 ready-to-wear and Bridal Lhuillier’s bridal collection showcased a collections through a special fash- natural sense of style. With almost 20 years ion show held at the Lagoona Mall. in the wedding business, it is clear that Lhu- The fashion show saw representatives illier is an expert on all things bridal fash- from the media, fashion bloggers, ion. The eight wedding gowns that were fashion enthusiasts and designers presented seemed fantasy inspired with as well as a lot of Qatari men and intricate beading and embellishments women who adored Lhuillier’s and layers of tulle. The designs were designs. super feminine, elegantly ornament- Lhuillier is one of the ed with flowers, sweetheart necks, world’s icons in the fashion delicate floral embroidery, every world, famous for her piece had a special detail. bridal, ready-to-wear Lhuillier’s bridal collection and accessories. is what bridal fantasies Her company is are made of. considered one of DESIGNS FROM MONIQUE LHUILLIER FALL 2016 READY-TO- WEAR AND BRIDAL COLLECTIONS 06 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 CITY CIRCUIT DPS-MIS shines in badminton competition

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK der-14, Under-17 and Under-19 for both boys and girls. PS-MODERN Indian School DPS-MIS Boys and Girls teams in participated in the CBSE Qatar the Under –19 category exhibited their DCluster Badminton Competition extraordinary resilience and bagged the 2016 -17 held recently at the Doha Mod- first position, whereas the Under –17 and ern Indian School. The competition was Under – 14 Girls were declared runners- conducted in three age categories - Un- up in their respective categories. DPS boys leave their mark in debate league

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PS MIS proved their excel- lence again at the Qatar DPreparatory Schools Debate League-II (Boys) which was held recently at Salah Al Din Independ- ent Preparatory School for Boys. DPS MIS fought against 78 debaters, 26 teams, 15 schools, in a battle of words over various political, eco- nomical, social and cultural topics. The debaters were Fahad Ahmad, Farhan Sakkir, Jayanto Mukherjee, Tamilselvan Narendran, Shivom Dhamija, Sanish Sajan, John Sher- win, Arnaud Viegas and Aidan Roche. Team DPS emerged as the winner in League Championship.

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ASPIRE IN-SIDE-OUT FUN RUN 2016 the student can explore alternative means of com- tive on the international art scene. When: May 20 at 7.00 pm municating, understanding and interacting with his Where: Aspire Zone Warm Up Track or her peers, his or her environment, and the wider QATARI AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT YARDS Registration fee: QR50 (18 & older); QR25 (17 & world. The resulting works become part of a personal When: Till June 30, 2016 younger); Minimum participant age is 10. journey of interpretation. Time: 7am to 5pm Join a 5-km fun run and burn some calories. Venue: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al Khor, Al Wakrah Runners will make their way around both an indoor CONTEMPORARY ART FROM CHINA Admission: Free and outdoor course, giving participants an exclusive When: Till June 16 The Ministry of Municipality and Environment will chance to discover locations and areas of Aspire Venue: Qatar Museums Gallery Al Riwaq open the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product Zone they would not normally see. Admission: Free yards for selling locally produced fruits, vegetables, MOONLIGHT PADDLE WEEK Post-race refreshments & food are available for all After his solo exhibition at Mathaf in 2011, Interna- poultry, fish and livestock. The yards will operate When: May 19, 20 & 21 participants in addition to two water stations. tionally acclaimed New York based Chinese artist Cai three days a week on Thursdays, Fridays and Satur- Where: Al Dhakira | Meeting at Al Thakira marina at Guo-Qiang returns to Qatar to present an exhibition days with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa operating INTERPRETATIONS ART EXHIBITION 4 pm featuring 15 contemporary Chinese artists and col- at the same times throughout the week. Registration: QR250 (adult); QR150 (under 12 years) When: May 26 - June 6, Weekdays: 10am - 9pm; lectives working in a variety of media. SHIFTING SANDS QR100 (under 6 years) Weekends 2pm - 9pm QATAR MUSEUMS IN SPAIN – LOOKING AT Enjoy paddling through the mangroves witnessing a Venue: Katara Art Center, Building #5 When: Till July 7 THE WORLD AROUND YOU beautiful sunset and paddle back during moonrise. The International School of London Qatar’s Visual Venue: Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum BBQ set up, music exhibition performed by Ukrainian Arts Department will be presenting works of the Inter- When: Till June 19, 11am to 6pm This year the annual exhibition project by the MA musicians, refreshments, beach soccer games, pretation exhibition that represents a wide range of Venue: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Museum and Gallery Practice students at UCL Qatar changing facilities and portable toilet provided. ages and stages of artistic development and are se- Admission: Free has partnered with the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Call/Whatsapp 30233207 for booking or visit https:// lected from the school’s IB Middle Years and Diplo- Organised by Fundacion Banco Santander and Qatar Thani Museum to create the exhibition. The exhibition entalek.rezdy.com/59546/sunset-mangrove-full-moon- ma Years Programmes. The strengths of the school’s Museums, the show features selected works from the seeks to highlight the changes of Qatar’s cultural kayak-tour Visual Arts programme provides a means whereby collections of QM, in celebration of modern and con- landscape through objects from the collection and temporary art illustrating the Arab world’s perspec- stories collected from citizens and residents. 07 SKINWISE Tuesday, May 17, 2016 How nutraceuticals work What are Nutraceuticals? The name neutraceutical combines two words namely nutrients and pharmaceu- ticals. It was coined in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice. Any product derived from food sources and which provides extra nutri- tional value including prevention and treatment of life-threatening diseases but is obtained pharmacologically, may be called a neutraceutical. Categories of Nutraceuticals 1. Nutritional Supplements Substances with established nutritional value such as vitamins (A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic acid and calcium pan- tothenate) minerals (calcium, magnesium, DR VANDANA MEHTA zinc, iron, chromium, iodine etc), amino acids contained in the form of capsules, gels, liquids, etc.

KIN to cosmeceuticals, which 2. Phytochemicals or Herbal are a therapeutic blend of cos- supplements metics and pharmaceuticals, Supplements containing herbs or applied topically on the skin to botanical products as concentrates such biological age clock, prevention against enhance beauty and prevent as Aloe Vera (useful in wound-healing), life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, Apremature ageing, nutraceuticals refer to Evening Primrose oil (helpful in treatment cardiovascular phenomenon, hypertension similar products that are taken orally. of Atopic eczema), garlic, ginseng, ginger, and renal diseases, certain types of cancers Inappropriate dietary habits and a green tea (which is an excellent anti- and infections. Of late, they have been stressful work life are very im- oxidant and prevents against found be play a role in modifying allergies, portant contributory factors cardiac aliments). dementia, obesity and Parkinsons disease. towards cardiovascular To conclude, nutraceuticals help in disease, certain types of 3. Dietary combating some of the major health cancers, etc. Nutraceu- supplements problems of the century. With ever- ticals are gaining im- Products intended to changing lifestyles, the antioxidant de- mense popularity these supplement the diet and fence mechanisms of the body are often days as people rely more containing one or more overloaded resulting in oxidative stress. on them for prevention of the following ingredi- Nutraceuticals have proven health benefits and safeguarding their ents such as prebiotics, and if consumed, within their acceptable health, yet at the same probiotics, antioxidants recommended dietary intake (RDA), they time, avoiding side effects (Vit C, Vit E, Carotene etc) would help in keeping diseases at bay while from drugs. The philosophy and enzymes. promoting wellbeing. behind nutraceuticals is to fo- Over the years, nu- cus on prevention, according traceuticals have attracted The author is a Doha-based to a saying by the Greek physi- considerable interest. dermatologist and works at cian Hippocrates, who said, “Let They are widely consumed Dr Hassan Al Abdulla food be your medicine” by people for delaying the Medical Centre. 08 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 AROUND TOWN

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F the hustle and bustle of the city wears you down, the Wakrah Souq is where you should be on Beyond these animate and inanimate Friday evenings. objects, lies the water, an inky expanse Pristine and yet not a thor- that reflects long, rippling lights of the Ioughfare, the construction and layout is shoreline across. Gentle waves lap the strikingly similar to something of a cross shore, bringing in sea breeze – a wel- between Katara and Souq Waqif, and come respite on a hot, summer evening. yet there is a more rustic, earthy feel to As you sit down to eat, there’s a the buildings here. They house tailors, quietude and serenity that one seldom abaya shops, novelty and souvenir stores, experiences in the ‘city’. Though one jewellery shops and more. may have tasted better ware elsewhere, It’s a single-storey world this – a far the food seems delectable; such is the cry from West Bay’s ultra-modern, glass ambience of the place. You don’t even facades. From the road to parking, into the other side is the sand with ‘beached’ to give them that rustic feel. Squeals of mind the cat sitting at your feet, looking the buildings and past alleyways onto the life-size models of dhows. undiluted joy break your reverie and it is imploringly at you! One could easily just walkway that stretches some 3 km. On Interspersing the many, many-sized children, keeping watch on the towers - sit there whiling away time, watching life one side are the bistros: Arabian, Leba- dhows are watch-towers, again made of all sizes, as they gleefully ascend and go by, but, alas, ‘the taxi is waitin’ , it’s nese, Indian and International and on of logs of wood, held together by hemp, descend them. blowin’ it’s horn’! 09 PETS Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Just think about your pet and be happy

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UMANS love pets like their own children and whenever Is your Labrador Hthey feel socially rejected or sad, just a thought or a picture of their pet can lift up their mood, a study has found, suggesting that animals have a unique ability to overweight? Read on comfort people. Thinking about naming a hu- man did not produce the same IANS fan from the University of Cambridge with human body weight,” explained effect, with the study showcasing in Britain. Stephen O’Rahilly, professor and co- evidence that thoughts about a pet ABRADORS are more prone POMC gene is also known to be director at Wellcome Trust-Medical can provide a soothing stimulus to being overweight in com- important in regulating how the brain Research Council for humans. parison to other breeds and recognises hunger and the feeling of in Britain. “Those who are more predis- scientists have now identi- being full after a meal. The team posed to attributing entities with fied genetic variation that “Further research in these obese analysed human-like characteristics would Lcauses obesity in these dogs. Labradors may not only help the well- 310-pet and benefit from even the most mini- According to researchers, in devel- being of companion animals but assistance dog mal engagement with animals,” oped countries, 34-59 percent of dogs also have important lessons Labradors. In- said lead study author Christina M are overweight -- a condition associ- for human health,” the dependent vet- Brown from Miami University in ated with reduced lifespan, mobility researchers suggested. erinary profes- the US. problems, diabetes, cancer and heart “Common genetic sionals weighed People who are more likely to as- disease -- as it is in humans. variants affecting the dogs and sign human-like qualities to animals The findings, published in the jour- the POMC gene assessed their or inanimate objects may benefit nal Cell Metabolism, showed that one are associated body condition from just thinking about animals in four (23 percent) Labradors carry at score, and the sci- when feeling socially rejected. least one copy of a variant of POMC -- entists searched for The team conducted three sepa- a gene strongly associated with weight, variants of obesity- rate studies in which participants obesity and appetite. related genes. were asked to relive past experi- For each copy of the gene carried, ences of social rejection. the dog weighed an average 1.9kg After this, they were then asked heavier. to name photographed animals and This explains why Labrador re- their feelings were analysed again. trievers, also known as the favourite The participants who thought dog breed of Britain and the US, are of names for animals reported less more likely to become obese than negative emotions and feelings of dogs of other breeds. rejection than those who did not. “This is a common genetic variant “Anthropomorphism may be in Labradors and has a significant an effective and powerful way to effect on those dogs that carry it, so eradicate and combat the nega- it is likely that this helps explain why tive feelings that result from social Labradors are more prone to being rejection,” the authors noted. overweight in comparison to other breeds,” said lead author Eleanor Raf- 10 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 TRAVEL Where to find hotel deals? Try a hotel! NYT SYNDICATE look like a hotel’s own website but are not. The Federal Trade Commission HEN reserving a hotel has warned that such sites may charge room, do you book di- fees, fail to honour guest requests for rectly with the hotel, or certain types of rooms and even take through an online book- travellers’ money without booking ing site like Expedia or a room. These developments aside, WPriceline? there have long been practical reasons If you answered the latter, hotels to book directly with a hotel. are trying to change that. And you may Direct booking has had other stand to gain. benefits, too, such as upgrades to A few weeks ago, Hyatt Hotels rooms with better views, free food and began offering discounts to members drinks, free Wi-Fi, spa credits and a of its loyalty programme who book more personalised stay. That’s because their rooms through Hyatt instead of any requests you make, like addi- a third party such as Travelocity. The tional pillows, are going straight to the announcement came after Marriott source, as is information about any International introduced new dis- special occasions you may be celebrat- counted rates for loyalty programme ing. Nowadays, booking directly may members who book directly with Mar- also include the ability to check in on riott (which created an unambiguous your smartphone. Making changes to marketing campaign called “It Pays to reservations is often easier or more Book Direct”). Both chains announced seamless as well. And of course there their discounts in the wake of Hilton is the matter of the hotel’s rewards Worldwide, which said in February points. In general, you don’t get them that it was rolling out the largest mar- if you book through a third party. keting campaign in its nearly 100-year Mark Weinstein, Hilton World- history to tell its loyalty programme wide’s global head of customer en- members that they would receive dis- gagement, loyalty and partnerships, counts on rooms at more than 4,500 said in a statement that last year hotels around the world if they booked 57 billion points (that’s more than directly. 1.6 million free nights, according to Hotels have been trying to get Hoteliers are seeking to woo travellers to book with them, offering loyalty deals that third-party sites Hilton) went unearned because guests travellers to book through their web- like Expedia or Priceline cannot. booked their stay through a third sites and call centres for years, but party. “There is a huge misconception now major chains are going further available more broadly, at over 4,200 Yet it’s not just major chains that that third parties always offer lower than ever to woo travellers away hotels worldwide, to loyalty pro- are pushing for direct bookings. Inde- prices for our hotel rooms,” he said, from third-party booking sites, which gramme members (it’s free to join pendent and boutique hotels are also “which is simply not true.” charge commission fees and have been at marriottrewards.com) who book offering perks to travellers who book Even so, third-party booking sites a barrier to hotels marketing directly directly on its website, app, call cen- directly. Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a have their own loyalty programmes to their guests. With hotels and book- tres or through certain corporate hotel management group in Hawaii, that — for people who travel only a ing sites vying to be the point of sale, travel professionals. Karin Timpone, for instance, gives $20 daily Starbucks couple of times of year or prefer to travellers are in a position to win, not Marriott International’s global mar- gift cards to guests at its Lite hotels. hop among brands — may make more only scoring perks like room upgrades, keting officer, said in a statement that Some of the group’s other properties, sense than joining a single brand’s but lower rates, too. the company wants “to help dispel the including the Kauai Shores Resort, reward programme. The Hotels.com The discounts at Hyatt hotels are myth that other travel websites offer Aqua Waikiki Pearl, and Ilikai Hotels loyalty programme, for instance, gives for properties in the United States, better rates for our hotels.” If guests & Suites, give Hawaiian snack baskets, members one point for each night they Canada and Australia and apply to find a better rate within 24 hours of even car rentals, to guests who book spend in a participating hotel chain members of its loyalty programme, booking directly, Marriott will match directly. or boutique hotel booked through the which is free to join at Hyattgoldpass- that rate and offer an additional 25 The spike in offers comes at a time site. For every 10 nights they stay, they port.com. Members who book directly percent discount. when the American Hotel & Lodging earn a free night (the maximum value can now receive up to 10 percent off It was Hilton that led the direct Association, a trade group based in of the free night is the average daily reservations made through Hyatt.com, booking charge with its ‘Stop Clicking Washington has voiced its opposition rate of the 10 nights stayed). its app, call centres and travel agents. Around’ marketing campaign, which to consolidation in the online travel The scope of such programmes is The chain also offers a best-rate guar- highlights its new discounts along with agency business, such as the acquisi- hard to match. At Hotels.com, free antee. Later this year, guests who book other benefits of booking direct and tion last year of Orbitz by Expedia, nights can be earned at more than directly will be allowed to make on-de- being a member of its rewards pro- a deal that was particularly bother- 200,000 hotels and redeemed with no mand requests to their hotel through gram (which is free to join at Hhon- some to hotels, they said, since they blackout dates. You won’t get points the app. They can also check in online ors3.hilton.com). For instance, its paid Expedia commissions that were from, say, Hilton. But if you have com- and manage their reservation on their mobile app allows members to check higher than Orbitz’s. The group has mitment issues, it’s good to know that smartphones. in, choose their room from a digital also waged a campaign against decep- there’s a loyalty programme even for The new rates at Marriott are floor plan and use a digital key. tive booking sites that are made to you. 11 TECHNOLOGY Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Low-cost headsets boost virtual reality’s lab appeal

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end computer that can cost more than help to treat people with severe paranoia, ments still requires specialised computer NYT SYNDICATE $1,000. Similarly priced gadgets made who often avoid crowded places because skills, says Slater. But costs are falling by smartphone-maker HTC and Sony are of a perception that other people want now that some software developed to aid EVICES that have slashed expected to become available this year. to hurt them. The experimental therapy video game companies is free to use, and the cost of virtual reality and Vastly cheaper sets made by Google and attempts to teach people to lower their many labs outsource the work. A related transformed its perform- Samsung turn a smartphone into a more defences and to trust others by letting technology called augmented reality ance have implications for basic VR device. them visit virtual environments such as (AR), which superimposes images onto scientists as well as gamers. A lab can now buy a VR device with- crowded lifts or underground trains. the user’s field of view rather than replac- ResearchersD who are experimenting with out a dedicated equipment grant, says Other studies have used VR to try to ing the scene with a different one, could the head-mounted displays say that they Anthony Steed, a computer scientist who treat post-traumatic stress disorder and also be of use in the lab, helping research- have the potential to find widespread use heads a virtual environments group at fear of heights or spiders. These experi- ers to visualise and share data sets, says as a research tool. University College London. ments used expensive, high-end gear, but Mark Billinghurst, who studies human– Virtual reality (VR), which lets us- He and Slater have been experiment- several of the researchers involved say computer interaction at the University of ers experience a computer-generated, ing for more than a year with early pro- that they now plan to start using consum- South Australia in Adelaide. three-dimensional world, has produced totypes of the HTC and Oculus devices, er headsets instead. Google Glass, an early attempt at AR recurring waves of hype since the 1980s and say that the performance is just as As well as being cheap, the headsets that projected images into the corner of a — but this time could be different, says good as that of higher-end devices — and are simple to set up. “It’s a proper out-of- pair of glasses, was a commercial flop, but Mel Slater, a computer scientist at the getting better. The new devices are light the-box experience,” says Steed. If larger Microsoft is about to launch a more so- University of Barcelona in Spain who enough to be worn for extended periods, studies prove the therapies to be effective, phisticated AR headset called HoloLens. has worked in the field for two dec- and they react quickly to the user’s move- patients could borrow the equipment and “With AR technology like HoloLens,” says ades. Thanks to technologies originally ment, preventing the motion sickness use it at home, Freeman says. Billinghurst, “researchers could easily see developed for smartphones and video that can occur when using VR. “Two to Neuroscientist Elizabeth Buffalo at a complex virtual data set superimposed game graphics, the performance of these three years ago, the lab we used for our the University of Washington in Seattle on a real table in front of them, and also headsets is now comparable to that of research cost 100,000 euros ($114,000) is also considering how to use the Oculus see each other face to face across the table high-end devices that cost tens of thou- to set up. Now we can do the same for Rift. Her team studies monkeys as the and talk about the data.” sands of dollars. They are sophisticated, about 4,000 euros ($4,570),” says Slater. animals explore interactive environments Mary Whitton, a computer scientist affordable and user-friendly enough to For years, Slater has run VR experi- that are represented on a screen. Head- who works on virtual environments become a staple of research labs, says ments with psychologists, including one mounted sets that create a 3-D environ- at the University of North Carolina at Slater, rather than tools available to only that tested how white people’s biases ment would foster a more immersive, Chapel Hill, says that there is still room very few researchers. change after they have virtually inhabited and therefore natural, experience, she for improvement in the way the systems A gadget that has transfixed technol- the body of a black person. says, but current products are too big to track users’ motions and in how users can ogy news outlets is the Oculus Rift, made Recently, Slater and Daniel Freeman, fit on a monkey’s head. “We are working interact with the virtual world using their by Facebook-owned startup Oculus VR a clinical psychologist at the University of on hacking the Oculus to achieve this,” hands. Still, she says: “I’ve had most fun of Menlo Park, California. It costs $600, Oxford, UK, and their collaborators pub- Buffalo says. seeing how people use what we’ve built in but operating it also requires a high- lished a study that suggests that VR could Creating complex virtual environ- ways we never imagined.” 12 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 HOLLYWOOD

Joan Rivers’s Fantastic Four 2 to wrongful death lawsuit settled be brighter, funnier: Simon Kinberg PTI

RODUCER and writer Simon Kinberg admits last year’s Fantastic Four wasn’t a good movie and says its sequel will be brighter, fun- Pnier and more optimistic. Months after Fox removed The Fantastic Four 2 from its release schedule, Kinberg has now hinted that the film isn’t completely dead yet, reported Aceshowbiz. “We didn’t make a good movie. The Joan Rivers world voted, and I think they probably voted correctly. And you can’t make a ANI good movie every time out - not every- body does,” he said. “We actually have OAN Rivers’s family has settled a pretty good batting average, all things a medical malpractice lawsuit considered. But I think we made many Fantastic Four Jagainst the New York City mistakes when we made that movie - clinic after the comedian died post mistakes that we learned from and we Four movie. We love that cast. I mean if He went on to say “I think we tried routine endoscopy. The family’s at- wouldn’t repeat.” I were to say to you now Michael Jordan to make a darker Fantastic Four movie, torneys confirmed the news and said Kinberg said Miles Teller, Kate Mara, and Miles Teller, and Kate and Jamie are which seemed like a radical idea but we that they were pleased to have the Michael Jordan and could all great actors - we love that cast. I love the were kind of messing with the DNA of case resolved, but declined to specify return for the sequel. comic, I mean I love it almost as much as the actual comic instead of trusting the the amount of the settlement, re- “We want to make another Fantastic X-Men.” DNA of the comic.” ports Channel24. The 81-year-old comedian died on September 4, 2014, days after she went in for a routine procedure at Yorkville Endoscopy on Manhat- tan’s Upper West Side and stopped admires breathing. Melissa Rivers, daughter of the IANS While the story follows Carroll’s star of ‘Fashion Police’ filed a medi- book, it is the idea of making Time a cal malpractice lawsuit in 2015 in OHNNY Depp, who will be seen character - played by Sacha Baron Cohen state Supreme Court in Manhat- playing role of Mad Hatter in - that sets the film apart. tan that alleged doctors performed JDisney’s forthcoming film Alice Depp added: “The very idea, of an ac- unauthorised medical procedures, Through the Looking Glass, says he has tor playing Time in an Alice in Wonder- snapped a selfie with the comedian always admired English actor Sacha land film is magnificent. Truly, the only and failed to act as her vital signs Baron Cohen. “Sacha is someone I have person you could bring in to play Time is deteriorated. always admired for so, so long. We have Sacha; and for so many reasons! Because Attorneys Ben Rubinowitz and done a couple of things together and then you can have all the expectations in the Jeff Bloom said in a statement that when I saw him come in (on the sets of world and he would do the absolute the family wanted to “make certain Alice...) all decked out as Time, it made opposite, which is fantastic because it that the focus of this horrific inci- perfect sense,” Depp said in a statement. makes it so wonderful to improvise with dent remains on improved patient There have been many renditions him.” care and the legacy of Joan Rivers .” of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale -- Alice in Alice Through the Looking Glass Rivers said the settlement al- Wonderland - but few have been touted stars Wasikowska, Helena Bonham lows her to “put the legal aspects of to be as exciting as Tim Burton’s 2010 Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha, Martin my mother’s death behind me and outing. Sheen, Stephen Fry and Alan Rickman ensure that those culpable for her Starring Mia Wasikowska , Time amongst others. death have accepted responsibility Burton and Disney’s Alice in Wonder- The film’s director James Bobin also for their actions quickly and with- land took the audience on a delightful explained his choice of casting Sacha as out equivocation.” She said in the journey across wonderland in Burton’s Time. statement issued by her lawyers that signature eccentric style. Johnny Depp He said: “Sacha, who is all of those she will continue working to ensure After six years, Burton returns this things as an actor. Sacha is excellent at higher safety standards at out-pa- time as producer for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice has spent the past playing the confident idiot, and a confi- tient surgical clinics. Through the Looking Glass. The film is few years following in her father’s foot- dent idiot is my favourite type of set three years after the events of Alice steps and sailing the high seas. character.” 13 BOLLYWOOD Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Indian TV content today in a dismal state: Prachi Desai

IANS Mumbaai actress. ¸3VVRPUNH[^OLYL[OL Having played roles featuring her in HOWS that are progressive JV\U[Y`PZNVPUNHUK a mature and calm demeanour in most in outlook are the need of the of her films and in her debut TV show hour on Indian television, [OL[OPUNZ[OH[HYL too, Prachi says that she has no idea why Prachi Desai says actress Prachi Desai, this stereotyping happened. In fact, she who feels the content on the OHWWLUPUNHYV\UK\Z would love to be cast in more fun roles. far-reachingS medium is in a dismal state “Ask my directors why they give me of affairs. ^LZOV\SKVWLUV\Y such roles! I honestly have no idea my- Prachi moved into the film world self. I am completely opposite. My roles after successfully establishing her name L`LZHUKNP]LJVU[LU[ are beyond my age too. with a lead role as Bani in the once-pop- [V[OLWLVWSLHJJVYK “On one hand, I should be happy that ular daily soap Kasamh Se, which despite of not being this person in real- dealt with the trials and tribu- PUNS`;=PTWHJ[ZZV ity, I am able to bring such maturity in lations of three sisters. my roles, but at the same time I should With no immediate THU`WLVWSLVUKPM be having a lot more fun, closer to my plans to return to the small age... I want to be paired with younger screen medium for a fic- MLYLU[SL]LSZPUHO\NL actors who do more youth-based films,” tion show, Prachi said in she said. an interview: “Honestly, ^H`¹ZOLHKKLK In Azhar, which narrates the highs (Indian) television right and lows of Mohammad Azharuddin’s now makes me really life for most of the 1990s, Prachi essays sad. It is a huge sign of the first wife of India’s former cricket worry.” social service, but TV impacts so many captain. “Looking at people on so many different levels, in a Asked if the trend of biopics is be- where the country huge way,” she added. coming an overdose for the audiences, is going and the The 27-year-old actress, whose latest the actress said: “Trend is a pattern with things that are Bollywood release is Azhar, strongly be- everything -- be it fashion or cinema. happening around lieves that since TV caters to a huge audi- Everyone wants to dabble in that until it us, we should open ence, “we definitely need better content reaches its saturation point. I am ex- our eyes and give and not content which is so regressive tremely happy about the trend. I think content to the and just so shocking at every level”. human stories are always interesting. people accord- “We need to improve so much... Years Each life has a story, each human has a ingly. I am not ago, we used to have way more advanced different story.” saying that the shows in terms of outlook and relat- She feels that the biopic trend should medium is a ability,” added the Once Upon a Time in go on for a longer time. Tiger Pataudi’s life would make a good film: Sharmila

IANS The multiple National Award winning actress shared her views when she came ETERAN actress Sharmila Tagore on board for detergent Ariel India’s Dads says a film tracing the life of her #ShareTheLoad Movement with her Vlate husband and Indian cricket- daughter Soha Ali Khan. ing legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi They came together to address the aka Tiger Pataudi, would make for a prejudice of household inequality at an cinematic treat. event in Hyderbad. From Bhaag Milkha, Bhaag, Mary The movement has over the past Kom, Sultan, Azhar to MS Dhoni: The month, received local and international Untold Story, biopics on sports stars support from the likes of Pankaj Kapur, seems like the flavour of the season in Supriya Pathak and Tabu to Sheryl Sand- Bollywood. But the actress says she is not berg and Melinda Gates. in a hurry to see her husband’s life being From being a daring actress who portrayed on the silver screen. flaunted a bikini in An Evening in Paris “I am sure a lot of people are thinking Late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi aka Tiger Pataudi to delivering power-packed perform- about it (film based on Tiger Pataudi’s ances in cult movies like Aradhana, the life). I am sure when the time is right, younger lot she thinks can do justice to actress has shattered various stereotypes they will... I think it would make a very the role, she said: “There are wonderful in the film industry during her career. good film, but only when the time is actors and I think we are very blessed She says she came on board for the right,” Sharmila said. in that case. So I am sure we will find #ShareTheLoad Movement because she Asked about which actor from the someone good.” believes in this notion. Sharmila Tagore 14 Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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ARIES [mar 21 – apr 19] TAURUS [apr 20 – may 20] GEMINI [may 21 – jun 20] CANCER [jun 21 - jul 22] LEO [jul 23 – aug 22] VIRGO [aug 23 – sept 22] This is a day for serious, practi- You will accomplish a lot at work Romantic partners might discuss Someone older, perhaps a fam- Whatever work you do today, you With cash flow, you will be practical cal discussions with partners, today because you’re motivated. the division of labor or how to share ily member, might have practical will do carefully with attention to today. You will not buy frivolous spouses and close friends. It’s easy to put duty and obliga- expenses. This is because you are advice for you today. Why not detail. This is because you want items. Whatever you buy will be People want to strategize how things tions before play and fun. in a practical frame of mind and stand on the shoulders of those things to be more orderly in your life. long-lasting and useful -- for sure. should be done in the future. ready to address these issues. who have gone before you? Too much helter-skelter is draining!

LIBRA [sept 23 – oct 22] SCORPIO [oct 23 – nov 21] SAGITTARIUS [nov 22 – dec 21] CAPRICORN [dec 22 – jan 19] AQUARIUS [jan 20 – feb 18] Pisces [feb 19 – mar 20] Today the Moon is in your sign, Research of any kind will go well Ask advice from someone older, A discussion with a boss, parent or This is a good day to make travel Tie up loose ends about taxes, debt, dancing with Saturn. This makes today because you have the motiva- perhaps a friend. Whatever this someone in a position of authority plans or plans for future educa- insurance issues and inherit- duty, orderliness and hard work a tion to go after what you’re looking person says might affect your will go well today because you will tion. Work related to publishing, ance today, because you have priority. (Work hard, party hard!) for. You will pay attention to detail attitude toward your future goals. respect what he or she has to the media, medicine and the the frame of mind to do this. You and maintain a steady focus. say. In turn, this person will be law will be productive be- won’t overlook details; furthermore, flattered that you are listening. cause you mean business. you’ll work until things are done. 16 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 MOVIES IN QATAR

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