TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017

COMMUNITY | 7 HEALTH | 10 BOLLYWOODD | 1111 PakistanPa Association A glass of beetroot Money, fame & Qatar organises juice could lower BP name are windfalldfall poetry symposium and heart attack risk games: SRK Email: [email protected]

P | 4-5 SINGING SENSATION Nadir Abdul Salam is a prodigy who will take the breath out of anyone listening to him singing, his rhythm, pitch and melody-all in perfection. Nadir sings in Arabic, Western and Indian languages.

03 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 CAMPUS Step by Step Centre provides specialised sessions

tep by Step Centre for Spe- cial Needs is a well-established educa- tional therapy centre in the heart of Doha which Sprovides specialised teaching and individual therapy sessions for chil- dren aged 3 to 18 who might have learning, behaviour, communica- tion and/or sensory challenges. On Thursday, from 4pm to 6pm, Step by Step Centre will be holding an Experts in Action event where families with children with learn- ing, sensory, behaviour and communication challenges will be able to attend and have a chance to see the specialists working with children. This two-hour event will educational needs, opening their interaction skills), and learning/ expertise of our staff so that they include free multi-therapeutic doors to more than 300 children, academic support (for specific can meet children’s needs directly. group sessions and free consulta- providing individualised interven- learning challenges such as A lot of emphasis also placed on tion for interested families. tion programmes, educational or Dyslexia). independence and social skills and Step By Step Centre was setup therapeutic assessments, individ- Step by Step is committed to: consequently, the children are in November 2011 to provide the ual or group therapy sessions and Creating personalised learning encouraged to engage in socialisa- specialist care and highest quality early intervention programs. programmes that meet the needs tion programmes and visit the wider of educational services for children SBS therapy services include, of individual children. community (eg. local markets, with special needs in Qatar, so that but not limited to, speech and lan- Ensuring that children’s needs parks, museums, hotels) to partic- they can reach their full potential. guage therapy, occupational are met promptly and effectively. ipate in a range of activities from Since its inception in 2011, SBS therapy, Applied Behaviour Anal- Supporting parents in meeting arts & crafts, to sports competitions, has grown to be a trusted place for ysis (ABA), behaviour therapy, the needs of their children. certified cookery sessions, ice skat- families of children with special Buddy Club (to improve social Developing the specialist ing or swimming classes. MES celebrates Mother’s Day ES Indian School observed ones. Mothers attended the pro- Mother’s Day with stu- gramme and participated in many Mdents paying glowing fun filled activities in the KG Sec- tribute to the love and sacrifice of tion and Junior Section of the mothers. Special assemblies were school. They were also honoured conducted in all sections of the with gifts for their active partici- school in which students offered pation. In the Girls’ Section, a cake scintillating speeches glorifying the was cut and presented to the teach- significant roles played by moth- ers by the senior girls. Games for ers in the lives of everyone and teachers including a lucky draw officiating, was adjudged the best teachers and students were among how mothers are instrumental in were organised. mother and was presented with a those who were present on the shaping and influencing the young Hameeda Kadar, principal cup. School officials, parents, occasion. 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 Singing prodigy

Amna Pervaiz Rao This encouraged his parents to pro- The Peninsula mote him to music. His powerful memory also helped him to learn adir Abdul Salam hails songs by heart. from the south Indian Nadir started schooling at Ideal state of Kerala and is Indian School Doha in August 2001 currently based in and continued there for five years Doha. He is definitely up to Grade 3. Then joined MES Nan act to look out as he is creating Indian School Doha in April 2006 a huge buzz in the music spotlight. and completed Higher Secondary Nadir told The Peninsula: “I in 2015. started singing at the age of two. I Currently he is doing under- set foot on the stage at the age of graduate study in “Recording Arts” three and my first tryst with public at Limkokwing University of Cre- performance was at the age of four. ative Technology, Malaysia. In My diction of the language comes addition to it, he is the Ambassador naturally; singing is my passion.” of Music Academy at the University. He showed outstanding skill in Nadir is not only an Arab singer but Malayalam and Arabic language also he is an excellent ‘Oud’ player. Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah pronunciation in his childhood days. He learned his first ever song in Arabic when he was introduced by Nadir received one of the big- Qatar Television (QTV) in channel’s gest appreciations in 2010 when the kids-show in 2003. Ambassador of India to Qatar, “I was 13-year-old when I sung Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, titled him “Al Amakin”, Saudi based singer “The Ambassador of India in Arabic Mohammed Abdoo got amazed Songs” and nominated him for with the performance and couldn’t “National Child Award for Excep- believe I’m a non-Arab and from tional Achievement” in 2011 India,” said Nadir. considering his talent as a symbol Sharing his other achievements, of India-Qatari amity, friendship he said, “I have won numerous and cultural links. awards and achievements from Salam says: “Qatar Foundation government authorities, schools, sponsored me to train Arab musi- television channels and organisa- cians in 2011. I was the ambassador tions. My first ever Award titled of the academy for six years till I “Best Performance Singer Award” joined undergraduate programme was received in 2003 when I was in 2016 to study further in the tech- 6 years old.” nical aspects of music.” “The most significant achieve- “Another great achievement I ment for me was when I was received was the Award from Dubai honoured with a golden opportu- Media City in the prestigious ‘Ibdaa’ nity by the Doha Asian Games 2006 Media Students Award in 2007 in authorities to sing the National which the Prince of Dubai and other Anthem of Qatar with the Arab choir international dignitaries were in the opening ceremony,” he added. present,” he added 05 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 COVER STORY

Nadir has earned rare com- for the show. After the pro- pliments from accomplished gramme, we came to know that Islamic singers like Sami Yusuf, Sami Yusuf was very impressed Maher Zain, Yusuf Islam, Mesut by my singing. We thought the Kurtis and Arab singers like episode just wound up there Mohammed Abdoo, Abdulla with all these praises and pats. Ruwaishid, Asala, Ali Abdul Sat- But within a month my father tar, Hussein Al Jesmi, etc. received an email from Another great achievement Andante Records, in which they of Nadir Abdul Salam was that enquired about our interest in he has signed in contract with signing a contract with the popular British singer Sami company”. Yusuf’s music production com- The work on his much- pany Andante Records in 2013. anticipated debut album is With the signing of the contract, underway. “This album per- Nadir has diverted his talent to fectly captures Nadir’s the world of value driven spir- extraordinary singing voice and itual music. is a spiritually uplifting work About this milestone that marks the flowering of a achievement, Nadir says: “It remarkable talent,” Andante was during Sami Yusuf’s 2012 Records website writes. concert in Doha when I was Nadir is prodigy who will spotted by Andante Records. At take the breath out of anyone that time we (my family) came listening to him singing, his across an Arabic newspaper ad rhythm, pitch and melody-all where the company sought tal- in perfection. Nadir sings in ents who could sing Arabic Arabic, Western and Indian lan- compositions. I too participated guages. Whether he hits the in the audition and finally five high octaves or plunges into singers, including me, and other lower notes, he does that with singers from Lebanon, Egypt equal ease and leaves every- and Qatar were selected to sing one in a trance. 06 CAMPUS TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 Jolly Phonics training at Doha Modern Indian School

oha Modern Indian School (DMIS) is well known to provide ample opportunities for teacher develop- Dment to raise the standards of education imparted in the class- rooms. The recent addition was Jolly Phonics Session for all English Teachers across all levels of the cur- riculum to enhance reading and vocabulary skills. Communication in any language means the ability to read, write and speak it fluently. Teachers got an opportunity to hone their abilities to make their young learners read using phonetic sounds to identify the sound of each letter, join them to form words and read them. Jolly to identify the sound made by each introduce reading in the classroom: position of tricky sounds in a word. Phonics takes a steady stride letter, then blend it to form words storytelling techniques using vocal, An enjoyable two hours of activ- towards guiding the students to read and sentences. bodily and facial expression, intro- ity-based learning with a Certificate independently. Using the Synthetic Freda from Educare conducted duction to the sound pages, use of of Participation for every member approach of decoding the alphabets the workshop, which brought out blends and diagraphs, use of pic- of the group was an encouragement by their sounds, a child can put the the child in every teacher present. ture flashcards to locate the sound for each one to raise the standard sounds together to form new words. Team games helped to recall the of the word and a memory game to of the reading skills of their With practice, the student will listen strategies used to enhance listening to identify the students.

Mother’s Day event at NIS

tudents’ of Noble Interna- tional School (NIS) conducted Sa special assembly on Moth- er’s Day in which the students presented a fascinating dance depicting the importance of a mother by expressing solidarity, adulation, elegancy and gratitude should be deeply embedded in all maternal bonds, and the influence word composed in this universe. and by appreciating the achieve- our thoughts and actions-always of mothers in society. It is cele- She is revered, every moment and ments and efforts taken by mothers and forever! brated on various days in many every day. As per our tradition, she all throughout their life. Mother’s Day is a celebration parts of the world, most commonly carries various forms — mother, The students left the message honouring the mother of the fam- in the months of March or May. who nurtures, cares and devotes that the magical word ”Mother” ily, as well as motherhood, Mother is the most beautiful all her life for our fellow beings. 07 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 MARKETPLACE/COMMUNITY

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts treats staff to Swiss adventure

övenpick Hotels & Resorts has treated 37 employees from all over the world to a trip of a lifetime, Mintroducing them to Switzerland, the country where the successful global hospitality brand was born. The five-day guided Swiss adventure, which took place this May and rewarded ‘Employees of the Year’ from Mövenpick’s inter- national portfolio of hotels, saw the group’s top talent visit many lead- ing attractions including the Swiss mountains, the famous ‘Cailler’ chocolate factory, the cities of Luzern and Zurich and of course, the Mövenpick headquarters in Baar. With some members of this elite group hailing from much hot- Craig Cochrane, the company’s Sen- Mövenpick’s ‘Employee of the the Year’, team members must ter climes including Thailand, Sri ior VP Human Resources and his Year’ initiative was established in demonstrate Mövenpick’s core val- Lanka, Jordan and United Arab team, who thanked employees for 2005 in recognition of the excel- ues and an understanding of this Emirates, and not having travelled their dedication and commitment. lent work demonstrated by culture, explained Cochrane. to Europe before, there was the “It is your hard work that brings non-executive staff. “We hope their trip to Switzer- added thrill of witnessing Alpine the Mövenpick brand to life, show- Each year every hotel across the land, the home of hospitality and snow for the very first time. ing our guests across the world the group’s global portfolio selects its our brand, reinforces the message The trip also provided the group essence of true hospitality and our top employee to attend the five-day that they are valued members of with true insight into Mövenpick inherent ‘Swissness’,” he said. trip to Switzerland – a reward the Mövenpick family, built on Hotels & Resorts’ Swiss origins and “We hope this trip has provided designed to incentivise its staff mutual respect, recognition and values, which remain core to the you with insight into the birthplace around the world and immerse enduring relationships,” he said. brand’s ongoing success as it of our brand and the culture on them in Mövenpick’s company cul- “Our Employees of the Year expands its global footprint. which it was founded. You have ture, which is people driven, return to their hotels as even greater The prestigious ‘Employee of inspired us with your loyalty and customer centric and focused on brand ambassadors, reinforcing to the Year’ event ended on a high pursuit of excellence and we hope creating ‘Natural Enjoyment’ for other team members our Swiss ori- note with a gala dinner at Möven- your visit to Switzerland has guests and partners. gins and values to which we always pick Hotel Regensdorf, hosted by inspired you too.” To qualify as an ‘Employee of remain true.”

Pakistan Association Qatar organises poetry symposium

akistan Association Qatar (PAQ) Nahin’ was launched by Chief Guest has organised its first function Irfan Taj. The book was dedicated to Pof poetry symposium (Mushaira). his old colleagues and best friends, It also conducted the release of Urdu Shahid Rafiq and Javaid Iqbal Abid by book written by prominent Urdu author Syed Faheem Ud Din. writer Syed Faheem Ud Din. Mushaira was the heart of func- Defence Attaché’ of Embassy of tion in which Urdu poets have Islamic Republic of Pakistan Commo- presented their work. The few signif- dore Irfan Taj was the chief guest. Initial icant poets who presented their work session was conducted by senior Urdu were, Shahid Aazmi, Ittefaq Anmol, poet in Doha and Chief advisor of PAQ Zareef Baloch, Raquim Aazmi, Mush- Shaukat Ali Naz. In the second session, araff Kamal, Qaiser Masood, Mansoor the work and poetry of Zaheer Mush- Aazmi, Asif Sahfi, Ijaz Haider, Shau- taq Rana was analysed by Ijaz Haider. kat Ali Naz, Shafiq Akhtar and Syed Urdu book named ‘Ye Ishaq Pahla Faheem Ud Din. 08 FOOD TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017

This hibiscus drink, by any name, is sweet

3. Hibiscus The dried calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa, more commonly known as hibiscus, sorrel or roselle, creates a deep fuchsia drink that can be bracingly tart. The plant is thought to be native to West Africa. Despite a shared name, it is not to Kara Elder (pronounced huh-MY-kuh) nestled you make, know that the drink takes be confused with the herb sorrel, The Washington Post among other aguas frescas (fresh well to fortification: restaurant a sour leafy green related to waters). This version ranges from owner and chef at Esencias Pana- rhubarb. sweet to pleasantly tart. menas in D.C., Yadira Stamp, pairs orrel, bissap, agua de Jamaica “There are many ways that it’s hers with Seco Herrerano, a Pana- 4. Cloves - the drink made from hibis- made throughout the [African] manian spirit distilled from sugar Rather than being overpower- cus flowers goes by many diaspora,” says Walter Berry, a radio cane. It’s her most popular signa- ing, a touch of cloves adds a hint Snames and variations, and host on a Washington, DC-area sta- ture cocktail. of mystery and depth. The spice, abounds in Washington-area res- tion who goes by Papa WaBe and along with cinnamon, is most likely taurants. In Caribbean places, you’ll learned to make the drink from a 1. Cinnamon to be in Caribbean versions, but encounter sorrel, sweetened and Rastaman. Berry’s version is the The spice adds a bit of warmth not those from Mexico or Central often spiced with cinnamon and least sweet we found — “It doesn’t and sweet scent. America. cloves (it’s a Christmastime staple need to be camouflaged with a lot in some of the island nations). of sugar” — and is sold through a 2. Sugar 5. Ginger In West African spots, you’ll find handful of restaurants and stores. Sweetness varies by who’s doing When this rhizome is added, bissap, also called sobolo. And in For a Panamanian version, you the stirring. Less sugar results in a you’ll find it lends a pleasant spice, Mexican and Central American can sorrell con jengibre, sweet, spicy somewhat tart, refreshing take. The subtle sweetness and alluring eateries, you’ll see agua de Jamaica and ginger-laced. Whatever version syrupy bissap is almost berry-like. complexity. 09 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 FOOD

Blueberry and goat cheese toast with lemon thyme butter

Bonnie S Benwick thyme leaves, minced (from 4 blueberries, some cut in half gently spread the goat cheese on each The Washington Post sprigs) (stemmed and rinsed) buttered slice of toast. Scatter the 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at 1 tablespoon honey blueberries on each portion, then room temperature drizzle each one with the honey. he base spread of lemon- Pinch sea salt Steps Serve right away. thyme butter makes all the 2 thin slices multigrain bread, Use a fork to whisk together the Tdifference here, flavorwise. toasted and warm (about 2 2/5 lemon thyme leaves, butter and salt Nutrition | Per serving: 250 cal- ounces total) in a small bowl, until well incorpo- ories, 9 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 2 Servings 2 ounces (1/2 cup) soft goat rated. Spread the mixture on one side 12 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 30 mg cho- Ingredients cheese of each piece of warm toast. lesterol, 420 mg sodium, 2 g dietary 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon 2 ounces (1/2 cup) fresh Once the butter has melted a bit, fiber, 12 g sugar. 10 HEALTH TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017

A glass of beetroot juice could lower BP and heart attack risk

glass of beetroot juice — a beetroot juice can decrease mus- when the volunteers drank beet- source of dietary nitrate — cle sympathetic outflow at rest and root juice compared to when they A could dramatically lower as during exercise,” researchers from drank the placebo. “Surprisingly, well as reduce heart attack risk, a the University of Guelph in Canada no differences in blood pressure study has revealed. were quoted by express.co.uk. were detected at rest or during Dietary nitrate is a compound In the study, the team investi- exercise,” the researchers said. that dilates blood vessels to gated 20 young adult volunteers “The study provides proof-of- decrease blood pressure, a leading with the average age of 27, who concept that dietary nitrate factor for developing heart attack. took part in two tests where they supplementation can modulate cen- The findings, published in the received a nitrate supplement or a tral sympathetic outflow and suggest Journal of Physiology — Heart and placebo. that the established cardiovascular Circulatory Physiology, showed The researchers recorded the benefits of dietary nitrate are likely that the supplement can reduce blood pressure, heart rate and mus- to involve a neural contribution,” overstimulation of the sympathetic cle sympathetic nerve activity they noted. A previous study by nervous system that occurs with (MSNA) and measured muscle researchers at the University of heart disease and causes the heart activity at rest and during hand- Exeter has showed that a daily dose to beat faster. grip exercise with the participants’ of raw beetroot juice can enable “The study found that acute non-dominant hand. The results people to exercise for up to 16 per- nitrate supplementation using revealed that the MSNA was lower cent longer.

Troubled childhood may cause irritable bowel syndrome Hot weather may up risk

n association between the gut and the brain in people with of diabetes in pregnancy irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been found, say Aresearchers who established that it could be triggered by regnant women should not finding which is based on the the- a traumatic childhood. expose themselves to temper- ory of how brown fat in humans The results suggest that signals generated by the brain regions Patures averaging 24 degrees becomes active in cold climate to — involved in the processing of sensory information from their Celsius or above, as they would run generate heat and metabolism bodies — can influence the composition of microbes residing in the risk of developing gestational throughout our bodies. the intestine and that the chemicals in the gut can shape the human diabetes, researchers said. “Many would think that in brain’s structure. In comparison, women who warmer temperatures, women are “Signals from the gut microbes shape the way the sensory sys- remained in colder climates with outside and more active, which tem develops,” Emeran Mayer from the University of California temperatures averaging minus 10 would help limit the weight gain in — Los Angeles, was quoted as saying by Newsweek. degrees or colder, stood less chances pregnancy that predisposes a “A lot of influences start during pregnancy and go on for the of developing the disease, a study woman to gestational diabetes,” said first three years of life. That’s the programming of the gut micro- found. lead author Gillian Booth, a biome-brain axis,” Mayer noted. The results of the study that researcher at St Michael Hospital in A history of early life trauma has been shown to be associated tried to find out outdoor tempera- Ontario, Canada. with structural and functional brain changes and to alter gut micro- ture exposure on pregnant women “However, cold exposure can bial composition. It is also possible that the signals the gut and its showed women in warmer cli- improve your sensitivity to insu- microbes get from the brain of an individual with a history of child- mates had 7.7 percent higher risk lin, by turning on a protective type hood trauma may lead to lifelong changes in the gut microbiome. of developing gestational diabetes of fat called brown adipose tissue,” These alterations in the gut microbiota may feed back into as compared to a 4.6 percent risk Booth added. sensory brain regions, altering the sensitivity to gut stimuli -- a of those staying in colder For the study, published in hallmark of people with IBS, the researchers said. climates. Canadian Medical Association Jour- For the study, published in the journal Microbiome, the team Further, for every 10 degrees nal, the team looked at 555,911 collected behavioural information, stool samples and brain images Celsius increase in temperature, births among 396,828 women liv- of 29 adults with IBS and 23 healthy people as controls. there was a six to nine percent rel- ing in Canada over a 12-year period The research also suggests that the treatments for IBS should ative increase in the risk, showed the (2002 to 2014). be tailored by gut flora test results. 11 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 BOLLYWOOD Money, fame & name are windfall games: SRK

indi film superstar Shah Fulfil some unfulfilled desire or ‘motivational talk’ as a term itself is Rukh Khan, one of the emotion in them that might exist. overrated. It’s not about giving Hworld’s 100 highest paid Give them a couple of hours of hap- motivation to someone.” celebrities, says the core of his job piness. It has to be as simple as that. “I think if you can hold on to the as an actor remains to spread hap- Everything else that comes is interest of people through your piness and that the money, awards peripheral.” experiences, then it’s up to people and fame that come along are “Everything that gets attached to take away something of some “peripherals”, which he is grateful to my acting in films... whether it’s worth which suits them. Not like about. the money, the fame, the name, the whole talk is going to become The actor, whose TED Talk in whether it’s on a power list, whether something that people are going to Vancouver went viral on social it’s an award... all of those are wind- live by.” media with his witty one-liners, fall games,” Shah Rukh said. “Some aspects may touch some words of wisdom, and more, spoke “I’m very happy about them and people, some may not touch peo- about his thoughts on stardom, how grateful about them. But the core ple, some may not like it at all. But he can motivate others to follow of my job is can I make people I think as long as you can make it their dreams, how he has so many happy whenever I’m in touch with personal, people everywhere in the dreams in his life that if he was to them? Through my cinema? world get attached to personal be left alone, he can just live in their Through just talking to them or emotions because emotions are company. meeting them. When you’re a star, universal.” He also said: “For me to How does the life he is living people feel happy just meeting you sit down and pen down my strug- today as Bollywood’s King Khan or seeing you pass in a car. So to me, these dreams verified, quantified gles and romanticise them, I think compare to the dreams he had the core is just that, nothing else.” or substantiated,” he said, stressing it’s being ungrateful about the suc- when he entered the industry? Often, the 51-year-old star has that he prefers to see the “optimis- cess I’ve got. But having said that, Shah Rukh said: “It’s extremely said he sells dreams. But does the tic side of life”. yes, I think it makes a lot of sense nice to hear the words King and thought that there might come a Shah Rukh, who has spent when you achieve something, when Baadshah, heartthrob, loved, time when he loses this ability, almost three decades in Indian you come from no background, like romantic hero, etc... All these things bother him? showbiz, will be hosting “TED Talks I have... When you come from a dif- are really positive things. I’d rather “No. It doesn’t bother me. I India: Nayi Soch”, a global first ferent city and without anyone be hearing these than some nega- believe that anyone who has the Hindi TV talk show created in part- helping out... when things fall right, tive aspects that people might capability, the ability, the desire to nership with TED, the non-profit it just feels nicer.” attach to my name. So, I’m sell dreams, has to dream them first. organisation devoted to ‘ideas “It also gives the message to peo- extremely thankful and happy that So, I have lots of dreams. As a mat- worth spreading’, for Star India. ple that if you can work hard, and this happened.” ter of fact, if I were to be left alone, Asked if motivational talks by if you have a bit of talent and you “Having said that, my core job is I could just live in the company of public figures can bring about a believe in yourself, that’s more than to try and entertain people. Like I my dreams.” positive change among the coun- enough to achieve your dreams. always say, make them smile... “I don’t really always need to get try’s youths, SRK said: “I think You need nothing else.” Madhuri RJ Malishka makes debut Dixit turns 50 in Vidya Balan-starrer ctress Vidya Balan-starrer Vidya was even trained by Mal- ollywoods dancing diva Madhuri “Tumhari Sulu” will see RJ Mal- ishka for her role in Rajkumar Dixit-Nene turned 50 yesterday, Aishka making her Bollywood Hirani’s “Lage Raho Munna Bhai”. Bwith good wishes coming in debut as a radio jockey. Malishka said And now, they will star in the T-Series from actors like Anil Kapoor, Jackie in a statement: “I first met Vidya at and Ellipsis Entertainment’s upcom- Shroff and Juhi Chawla. Madhuri, born St. Xavier’s College when I was a ing film. Malishka said: “Vidya and I on May 15, 1967, ventured into films noob and she was already heading are back in each other’s lives. I was with “Abodh” in 1984. Some of her exalted performance committees for delighted to receive a call from Atul popular films include “Ram Lakhan”, Malhar festival. I have fond memo- (Kasbekar) and Tanuj (Garg) to be a “Dil”, “Beta”, “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”, ries with her and she is among the part of this beautiful fun film. I hope “Dil To Pagal Hai” and “Devdas”. Besides sweetest and most positive people for a lifetime of brushes with cinema getting appreciated for her versatility Madhav Nene, a surgeon I’ve met. I bumped into her repeat- because I am a performer.” Actors in acting, Madhuri has gained recog- from Los Angeles, in 1999. edly when she was at ad shoots and Manav Kaul and Neha Dhupia will nition for her dancing skills and They have two sons -- Arin while I was still deciding which part also feature in the Suresh Triveni expressions. Madhuri married Shriram and Rayaan. of the media I wanted to join.” directorial. 12 HOLLYWOOD TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 ‘King Arthur’ flops; ‘Guardians 2’ still rules box office

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he first major box office flop of the summer movie season Thas arrived. Studio estimates say director Guy Ritchie’s “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” opened to a bleak $14.7m from more than 3,700 locations against a costly $175m production budget. The gritty reimaging of the Excalibur myth starring Charlie Hunnam as Arthur debuted in third place behind box office leader “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and from last weekend and is proving “Snatched” a B. “Snatched” also newcomers with more limited “Snatched” at No. 2. to be the only film in theaters capa- lagged behind Schumer’s “Train- releases. Warner Bros was unsurprisingly ble of drawing mass audiences. wreck,” which opened to $30.6m The sniper drama “The Wall” disappointed at the poor showing Rounding out the top five were in July 2015. Dergarabedian, how- starring WWE fighter John Cena as for “King Arthur” but hopeful for holdovers “The Fate of the Furious,” ever, noted that the success of an American soldier, took in a tepid the rest of its summer slate, includ- with $5.3m, and “The Boss Baby” “Trainwreck” was more of an anom- $891,590 from 541 locations. Bet- ing “Wonder Woman” and with $4.6m. aly than a precedent and echoed ter off was BH Tilt’s East Los Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk.” “The newcomers definitely had the studio in categorizing “Snatched” Angeles car culture drama “Low- “Snatched” surprised analysts by a tough time ... For most general as a solid start for the film that cost riders,” with Eva Longoria and beating “King Arthur” on the charts. audiences, ‘Guardians’ remains the $42m to make. Demian Bichir, which opened in The raunchy, R-rated Amy Schumer go-to movie,” said Paul Derga- There was a clear gender divide, only 295 theatres and still managed and Goldie Hawn comedy from 20th rabedian, senior media analyst for too, between the two major new to take eighth place on the charts Century Fox opened with $17.5m. comScore. “It has incredible stay- releases this weekend. “Snatched” with $2.4m. The studio said audi- Marvel and Disney’s “Guardi- ing power.” Neither “King Arthur” audiences were heavily female — ences were primarily Hispanic. ans of the Galaxy Vol. 2” collected nor “Snatched” were well-received an estimated 77 percent according Next weekend Ridley Scott’s $63m and has earned $246.2m by critics, and audiences weren’t to Fox — while 59 percent of the “Alien: Covenant” will aim to scare domestically in just two weeks. all that enchanted either, giving audience for “King Arthur” was “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” out It was down just 57 percent “King Arthur” a B+ CinemaScore and male. Results were mixed for the of first place. Johnny Depp to star in Actor Powers Boothe dead ctor Powers Boothe, who starred in films like “Sin City” and “The Avengers”, is dead. He was 68. Boothe died in ‘King of the Jungle’ Ahis sleep at his home here on May 14 morning, of natu- ral causes, his agent said, reports mirror.co.uk ctor Johnny Depp “John McAfee’s Last Stand” Boothe appeared in several comic book shows and movies, will star in “King that chronicled how the portraying Senator Roark in “Sin City” and its sequel “Sin City: Aof the Jungle”, a creator of McAfee Anti- A Dame to Kill For”. He also had a small role in “The Avengers”, dark comedy to be virus software, made a and even played Gideon Malick for 11 episodes on “Marvel’s directed by Glenn fortune and then moved Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”. As a voice actor, he voiced Gorilla Grodd Ficarra and John Requa. to the jungle in Belize. and Red Tornado on the animated “Justice League” series. The news was con- “There, he set-up a He also played former mayor Lamar Wyatt for 26 episodes firmed on May 14, Colonel Kurtz-like com- of the country drama “Nashville”, as well as Judge “Wall” Hat- reports deadline.com. pound of guns, sex and flied on “Hatfields & McCoys”. The film is based on madness,” read a Actor Beau Bridges tweeted the news of Boothe’s passing: a Wired magazine story statement. “It’s with great sadness that I mourn the passing of my friend about tech magnate Meanwhile, Depp is Powers Boothe. A dear friend, great actor, devoted father and John McAfee. looking forward to the husband.” “King of the Jungle”, release of fifth instal- In 1980, Boothe took home the Emmy for lead actor in a from Condé Nast Enter- ment of the “Pirates Of limited series or special for playing infamous cult leader Jim tainment, Zaftig Films, MadRiver The Carribean” franchise. “Pirates Of Jones in “Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones”. Pictures, and Epic Entertainment, is The Carribean: Salazar’s Revenge” is According to a representative, there will be a private serv- based on Joshua Davis’ Wired article slated to release in India on May 26. ice held in Texas where Boothe was from. 13 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 TECHNOLOGY Ransomware threat: Get patched & find a firewall or upgrade fast

IANS attack, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith said the governments should t was coming. On March 14 this year, Micro- treat this attack as a “wake-up call”. The news soft released a security update which led software security providers to ramp up anti- addressed the vulnerability in the 16-year- malware software. Iold Windows XP operating system that the “Upon learning of these incidents, McAfee hackers behind the massive ransomware attack quickly began working to analyse samples of exploited and created havoc in 150 countries. the ransomware and develop mitigation guid- The vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows ance and detection updates for its customers. software — exploited by “WannaCrypt” — crip- McAfee has subsequently provided DAT (that pled computers from hospitals in Britain to contain data in text or binary format) updates police stations in India, with hackers demand- to all its customers and provided them and the ing hundreds of dollars from the users for them public further analysis on the attacks,” Ian Yip, to regain control over their data. Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, McA- Once Microsoft released the patch for the fee, said. vulnerability — exploited by hacker group If you are a home Windows XP user, patch “Shadow Brokers” after stealing a software from immediately follow up with an upgrade. If you the US National Security Agency — some Win- are running a vulnerable system and cannot dow XP users installed the update called install the patch for some reason, try doing the “Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010” on their following: desktops and laptops. “Disable SMBv1 (a server component) with But several didn’t. There are nearly 150 According to global cyber security firms, the steps documented at ‘Microsoft Knowl- million computers running Windows XP oper- paying heed to updates can only save your data edge Base Article 2696547’ and as ation system globally. Those who didn’t pay from being put to ransom. recommended previously. Consider adding heed to the Windows XP patch are the ones “Install the official patch from Microsoft that a rule on your router or firewall to block who have fallen prey to the world’s biggest closes the vulnerability used in the attack. incoming Server Message Block (SMB) traf- ransomware attack. Ensure that security solutions are switched on fic on port 445,” said a report in the Microsoft which had discontiued security all nodes of the network. If Kaspersky Lab’s technology website Engadget. updates to its out-of-date software, has also solution is used, ensure that it includes the ‘Sys- “This is big and set to get bigger. We haven’t provided a security update for all customers tem Watcher’, a behavioural proactive seen anything like this since Conficker in 2008,” using Windows 8 and Windows Server 2003, detection component and that it is switched Amit Nath, Head of Asia Pacific-Corporate Busi- anticipating further attacks on these earlier on,” Altaf Halde, Managing Director of Kasper- ness at cyber security firm F-Secure platforms being used by millions. sky Lab (South Asia), said. Corporation, said. According to the company, “customers who “Run the ‘Critical Area Scan’ task in Kasper- The Conficker worm infected millions of are running supported versions of the operat- sky Lab’s solution to detect possible infection computers including government, business and ing system (Windows Vista, Windows Server as soon as possible (otherwise it will be home computers in over 190 countries. 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, detected automatically, if not switched off, Always make sure your files are backed up. Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows within 24 hours),” he added. “That way, if they become compromised in a 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server According to Subhendu Sahu, Acting Coun- ransomware attack, you can wipe your disk 2016) will have received the security update try Manager for India, FireEye, the ransomware drive clean and restore the data from the MS17-010 in March. poses high risks to organisations using poten- backup. Using Cloud storage with anti-virus “If customers have automatic updates ena- tially vulnerable Windows machines. scanning abilities to share files will help users bled or have installed the update, they are “We can certainly expect follow-on attacks. to mitigate any possible threats,” suggested protected. For other customers, we encourage Organisations seeking to take risk manage- Anand Ramamoorthy, Managing Director, them to install the update as soon as possible,” ment steps related to this campaign should South Asia, McAfee. said Phillip Misner, Principal Security Group install the latest Windows patches. They should Remember this: “WannaCrypt” probably Manager, Microsoft Security Response Centre, also use the indicators of compromise which won’t work across the internet for PCs behind in a statement. are associated with this activity. FireEye has a firewall or router. “But if a server is connected Meanwhile, “WannaCrypt” locked up also taken steps to help secure its customers,” directly to the internet or a PC is on the same machines, encrypted files and demanded Sahu said. network as an infected computer, it can spread approximately $600 in Bitcoin for a recovery As investigators were working to track quickly -- which is exactly what has happened,” key. down those responsible for the ransomware the Engadget report added. 14 CINEMA PLUS TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017

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King Arthur: Legend of The Sword (Action) 2D 11:30am, 12:00noon, 1:30, 2:00, 4:30, 6:00, The Boss Baby (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:30pm 6:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:00, 11:30, 11:45pm & 12:00midnight 3D 11:00am, 4:00 & 9:00pm Spark: A Space Tail (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 6:30pm Radha (2D/Telugu) 4:30 & 11:00pm Guardians of The Galaxy 2 (Action) 3D 10:00am, 3:30 & 9:00pm Sarkar 3 (2D/Hindi) 2:15 & 4:45pm The Dinner (Drama) 7:15pm 2D 12:45am, 3:00, 6:15, 8:45 & 11:45pm King Arthur: Legend of The Sword (2D/Action) 7:00 & 9:15pm Spark: A Space Tail 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00pm Bashtery Ragel (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm The Rezort (2D/Horror) 11:30pm The Rezort 10:00pm & 12:00midnight The Dinner 10:00am, 2:30, 7:00 & 11:30pm Kalb Balady (2D/Arabic) 11:30pm Kalb Balady (Arabic) 12:30, 5:00 & 9:30pm Fast & Furious 8 (Action) 11:00am, 4:10 & 9:10pm ASIAN TOWN Bank Alhaz (2D/Arabic) 1:40, 6:40 & 11:50pm Georgettan (Malayalam) 5:45, 8:30 & 11:15pm Revenger (2D/Thriller) 11:00am, 3:15, 7:30 & 11:45pm Baahubali 2 (Hindi) 6:30pm Bashtery Ragel (2D/Arabic) 1:00, 5:15 & 9:30pm Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2D/Tamil) 3:30, 6:00, 11:00pm The Boss Baby (2D/Animation) 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00pm Guardians of The Galaxy 2 (3D IMAX/Action) 11:30am, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 & 11:30pm ROXY Spark: A Space Tail 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00pm Georgettan 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm MALL King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00pm & 12:30am Meri Pyaari Bindu 2:00 & 5:00pm Guardians of The Galaxy 10:00pm & 12:40am Spark: A Space Tail (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 3:45pm Sarkar 3 8:00 & 11:40pm Meri Pyaari Bindu (2D/Hindi) 2:00pm The Dinner (Drama) 4:45pm Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2D/Tamil) 2:30pm AL KHOR The Boss Baby (2D/Animation) 5:30pm Radha (2D/Telugu) 4:15pm Baahubali 2(Tamil) 11:15am, 5:15 & 11:15pm Baahubali 2 (Hindi) 2:45 & 8:30pm Sarkar 3 (2D/Hindi) 6:00 & 11:15pm Bashtery Ragel (2D/Arabic) 7:00pm Baahubali 2 (Malayalam) 2:15 & 7:45pm Georgettan (Malayalam) 2:15 & 8:15pm King Arthur: Legend of The Sword (2D/Action) 7:15, 8:30 & 11:00pm Meri Pyaari Bindu (Hindi) 11:45am, 5:15 & 10:45pm Sarkar 3 12:00noon, 5:45 & 11:30pm The Rezort (2D/Horror) 9:15pm Kalb Balady (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm THE DINNER Georgettan (2D/Malayalam) 11:00pm

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 Two sets of wealthy parents meet for dinner to decide what to do about Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. a crime their sons have committed.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 15 TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017 BRAIN TEASERS

CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

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

Yesterday’s answer ALL IN THE MIND

ACCELERATION, BRISK, CHARGE, DART, DASH, FAST, FESTINATE, FLEET, FLIT, FLYING, HASTEN, HIGH VELOCITY, HOTFOOT, HURRY, HURTLE, LOCOMOTION, MOVE, PACE, QUICK, RACE, RAPID, RATE, RUNNING, RUSH, SCOOT, SPEED, SWIFT, THRUST, TRAVEL, WHIZZ, ZOOM.

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