THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017

MARKETPLACEMA | 6 HEALTH | 8 BOLLYWOODD | 11 AnisAn participates Robotic arm can SRK hopes fanss in Maison & Object make laparoscopic in Egypt & Jordanan ExExhibitionh in Paris surgery cheaper enjoy ‘Raees’ Email: [email protected]

P | 4-5 Two students from the Doha English Speaking School are selling their lovely collections of gifts to spread light into the lives of millions who suffer from various eye diseases. KIDS ON A MISSION

03 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPUS DMIS bids adieu to Grade XII students

he long journey of education at Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) for the 12th outgoing batch of students came to a formal end with a meaningful farewell gathering in their honour on TFebruary 18, at about 10:45am organised by the current Grade 11 students. The Chief Guest, Jayashankar Pillai, Direc- tor of Taleb Group of School, Padmini Venkatesh, Academic Auditor of Taleb Group of School and Principal of the school, Rakesh Singh Tomar, attended the programme and wished grade XII all success in their future endeavours. Moreover, the farewell party witnessed a few emotional numbers sung by Grade 11 students and the school music teachers, Vincent and Dixon. Amidst the moments of songs and dance, the Grade 12 students received mementos from the Chief Guest, the Academic Auditor and the school Principal, to carry home a legacy of all the fond memories of long association with DMIS. The ambience of farewell gained momen- It was followed by two farewell speeches deliv- happy note, there was a grand finale dance tum with the video segment which screened the ered by Kevin Mathew, 12A and Neeliath Athira, staged by the host 11 graders followed by the memories and the life of the outgoing batch, all 12B where they sincerely appreciated all the hard vote of thanks proposed by Arya Appukkutan of the good luck wished by the Principal and sen- work and sacrifice of all the teachers in prepar- 11A. At the end of the cultural programme, all ior teachers. As a sign of gratitude, the outgoing ing them for their forthcoming board were invited to the farewell lunch sponsored by batch presented two huge potted plants to the examinations. the school management and thus, the farewell school so that they may ever remain part of DMIS. However, to end the farewell party on a party came to its close at about 1:30pm. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017

Great charity by little ones

Irfan Bukhari money to help the needy. loosened strings of their purses for cause. Both children worked The Peninsula Imogen and Rory decided to sell charity works. very hard to raise money their wares, banana muffins, cook- Imogen and Rory also planned towards Orbis and Qatar Char- he act of kindness of two lit- ies and homemade lemonade in a price list and a marketing plan ity and I know the NGOs involved tle school kids in Qatar takes their neighbourhood to raise funds which involved making signs, send- really appreciate their hard work. Tthe word ‘charity’ to greater for the initiative which is the cho- ing messages to neighbours and also We all thank Imogen and Rory heights and it belittles many words sen initiative of Doha English went to the extent of using the old for their thoughtfulness and hard and phrases usually employed to Speaking School for 2017. method “word of mouth”. work.” appreciate any good move. Rory said: “We sold our cup- “The sale was a great success, all Florence Branchu, Head of Two little kids from the Doha cakes and lemonade to help people the items were sold out within one Partnerships for the Qatar Creat- English Speaking School are selling who can’t see.” Imogen said: “We hour. We are very grateful to our ing Vision initiative said: “Visual their lovely collections of gifts to got a lots of pocket money and I generous neighbours who extended impairment may prevent a per- spread light into the lives of millions wanted to help others.” Going by their helping hands for making it a son or a child from reaching their who suffer from various eye diseases. the words of Edith Wharton, reality,” Rory added. full potential or a full life within They chose ‘Orbis and Qatar Charity “There are two ways of spreading The Headteacher of the their community, which can lead joint fund raising campaign’ to kick light; to be the candle or the mir- school, Sean Sibley, expressed to a cycle of poverty. off their charity venture. ror that reflects it”, the his happiness over the initiative. We want to break this cycle by Not only this, the determined enterprising-initiative of these two “It is always so refreshing when providing access to eye care and kids prepare homemade drinks and kids is both a candle and mirror children show such an initiative give people back their cakes for sale in order to raise for those people who have not yet and work hard for such a good independence. 05 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 COVER STORY

The ‘Orbis and Qatar Charity joint fundrais- extremely hard to access the right treatment. ing campaign’ aligns with the Qatar Creating The place where you live affects the Vision initiative, supported by the Qatar Fund accessibility of treatment. With 75% of for Development, which will provide 5.5 million Bangladesh’s population residing in rural areas, eye screenings and treatments to children in a simple trip to the optometrist can become an and Bangladesh by 2020.” almost impossible feat. Sometimes your local “It is truly inspiring to witness young pupils clinic could be several hundred kilometres away like Imogen and Rory play their part in our fight and the cost of travelling there could be too against blindness and we are proud to be Doha expensive. And this really can be a matter of life English Speaking School’s chosen initiative!” and death. Sixty Percent of blind children will In 2015 Qatar Charity and Orbis launched a Florence Branchu told The Peninsula:”Our die within their childhood, so bringing treatment campaign to raise more than QR4m to reduce partnership with Qatar Charity is helping us to options closer to home is vital,” she observed. blindness in children in Bangladesh. The collect urgent donations that can help to Anyone can support the campaign by campaign was launched after Her Royal Highness transform the lives of children living in texting ‘El Ein’ (the eye) to: 92133 to donate Princess Sophie, the Countess of Wessex paid a Bangladesh.” QR25. QR25 could contribute to equipment visit to Qatar Charity headquarters in Doha in She said that there were 7.4 million people cost for a cataract surgery; 92632 to donate October 2015. in Bangladesh who were blind or visually QR50 – QR50 could help to organise outreach Under this partnership, Qatar Charity has impaired. camps in the remote areas to identify and been mobilising support for the campaign, while “Cataract is the most common cause of refer more children for treatment; 92642 to Orbis is implementing it, by virtue of its more blindness there and around 5,000 children are donate QR100. QR100 could cover than 15 years of preventing blindness experience diagnosed each year. While cataract is easily examination kit of primary eye care workers in Bangladesh. treated with surgery, rural areas of Bangladesh who can promote eye care and raise Head of the Middle East Partnerships at Orbis are hard to reach and communities can find it awareness. 06 MARKETPLACE THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 The Torch Doha wins ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year’ award

tanding proud at 300 metres high and boast- ing a 360° panoramic view of Doha, it has Scome as no surprise that The Torch Doha has won the most celebrated title in the 2017 Luxury Travel Guide Awards. The Torch Doha is described as the city’s cen- trepiece with over 150 luxury rooms for guests looking for a luxurious experience while stay- ing in Qatar offering the chance to enjoy skyline dinner overlooking picturesque views. All rooms are individually designed and equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art tech- nology such as customised in-room control of lights, curtains and temperature. As winners of Luxury Hotel of the Year in Qatar, The Torch Doha will be recognised globally to all Luxury look forward to seeing the hotel improve satisfaction we accept the most celebrated title Travel Guide readers as THE luxury hotel to visit throughout 2017/18.” in the 2017 Luxury Travel Guide Awards. We are in 2017. The LTG awards identify the best hotels and proud representor of Qatar worldwide and we Vinny Bindra, Account Manager, at Luxury accommodation options throughout the conti- invite to our property all those who are search- Travel Guide, said: “Being recognised as Luxury nent with its criteria focused on innovation, ing for state-of-the-art accommodation coupled Hotel of the Year in our awards really compli- design, rooms and facilities, gastronomic with latest in-room technology, sporting and fit- ments the effort and hard work everyone at The achievements, service excellence, use of tech- ness facilities.” The judging panel for the awards Torch Doha put into the hotel. It offers more than nology, sustainable development, marketing & included TV personalities Anthony Melchiorri the usual facilities that you would find at a lux- branding, employee satisfaction, and location. (Hotel Impossible, Five Star Secrets) and Shane ury hotel such as the mood lighting features. The Torch Doha General Manager, Sherif Green (Resort Rescue), luxury travel photogra- After reading guest reviews I could see why our Sabry, said: “It is a great honour for us to have pher Antonio Cuellar, as well as the in-house judges chose the Torch Doha as winners and I received such an important award. With great team at Luxury Travel Guide. Anis participates in Maison & Object Exhibition in Paris

nis, renowned Qatari based an advocate for the region. Its brand that defines the mission is to promote love, Atravel world in a whole humour & happiness to everyone new way, has participated in the he meets. Maison & Object Exhibition in Anis is a traveller and it moves Paris, recently. from one city to the next, picking Anis is not just a symbol for up cultural experiences and shar- Qatar, but a mascot and ing them with the world. The Anis

Brand & Product line is a memo- the globe, living in his world and rable item you can take home with spreading the Joy. He is colourful, you that would really define your playful and exciting. It is a nov- travelling experience. elty Souvenir that will become an The Character travels around iconic symbol of travel 07 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPUS ABP club raises fund to build school in Sudan

nder the umbrella of Pre- proud of them.” Students at the ABP University Education, the Social Services and Volunteering USocial Services and Volun- Club set noble goals for this school teering Club at the Academic Bridge year. Program (ABP) organised a bake Among these goals include the sale to raise funds to contribute to range of charitable activities aimed one of the Qatar Charity projects at raising funds to help the needy building a school in Sudan. in Qatar and around the world. The members of the club sold a There are different activities variety of baked foods including carried out by the Social Services cupcakes, chocolates, cakes, bread, and Volunteering Club such as: and pastries. Students and faculty teaching Arabic and English lan- enjoyed the quality and variety of guages for the clean workers in LAS baked goods and turned up to buy building, in collaboration with them. Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), Qatar Moza Al Boainain, Assistant Foundation; visiting sick children Director of Student Affairs and at Hamad Hospital, supporting a supervisor of the club said, “The Cancer Campaign, as well as vol- Somalia in 2014, under the auspices academic and personal skills for charity bake sale was very success- unteering to help university fairs of Qatar Charity. The mission of the success in reputable English-lan- ful, and the students did a fantastic and many other volunteering Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a guage universities, with special job and were able to collect the activities. centre of Qatar Foundation that emphasis on preparing students for amount they planned to raise. One of the most important operates under pre-university edu- the universities in Qatar Founda- The students worked together achievements of the ABP Social cation, is to provide high school tion’s Education City. For a in a cooperative and organised way Services and Volunteering Club was graduates from Qatari schools and complete list of QF’s initiatives and to achieve their goal, we are really building a primary School in other similar schools with the projects, visit http://www.qf.org.qa Best Buddies Qatar attends medical workshop

est Buddies Qatar members Bassem Gamal, Paediatric Oph- attended Al Magrabi Eye, ENT thalmology Unit Consultant, said: Band Dental Center for check- “Screening vision is important to ups and workshop to increase their identify children with visual impair- health awareness and improve their ment or eye conditions that are likely knowledge of different medical spe- to lead to vision loss.” Kadry Shal- cialisations and professions. aby, Admonistrator of Al Magrabi Eye, Best Buddies Qatar members of ENT and Dental Center, said: “Al age of 7-12 years from Umm Uslal Magrabi Hospitals and Centers’ mis- Al Ali Primary School, Al Qudos Pro- sion is to provide customer-oriented mary School and Abu Hanifa and top quality ophthalmology, ENT Primary School for boys underwent & Dentistry services, in compliance eyes and ears check-ups, and with the highest international stand- attended introduction lecture of ards.” Laalei Abu Alfain, Executive dental care and health maintenance Director of Best Buddies Qatar, done by Al Magrabi medical team. expressed gratitude. 08 HEALTH THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 Robotic arm can make laparoscopic surgery cheaper

IANS new capabilities for rural hospitals and other medical centres that can- esearchers, including one of not afford more expensive Indian-origin, have devel- systems. Roped a robotic arm that can The technology gives surgeons drastically cut down the cost of per- a higher degree of dexterity and forming complex, minimally intuitive control than traditional invasive procedures, also known laparoscopic instruments, said Sho- as laparoscopic surgery. rya Awtar, Associate Professor of Minimally invasive procedures Mechanical Engineering at Univer- could lead to less trauma for sity of Michigan in the US. patients and shorter recovery times The technology is based on US after surgery. The hand-held instru- National Science Foundation- ment developed at the University funded engineering research and of Michigan in the US provides the is being commercialised by Flex- same sorts of benefits as robot- Dex Surgical. assisted surgery, such as greater Awtar, an alumnus of Indian precision and functionality, but at Institute of Technology - Kanpur, a lower cost compared to existing co-founded FlexDex with his Uni- robotic surgical systems, the crea- versity of Michigan colleague and tors said. The new $500 surgical surgery professor, James Geiger, instrument could take the place of and entrepreneur Greg Bowles. a $2m robot for certain minimally Surgeons in Michigan began using invasive procedures. the new instrument in January, The lower cost could result in according to the team. Red meat may increase Epilepsy linked to stress tress and lack of proper epilepsy more freedom,” said fatal heart failure risk sleep are the major reasons study author Gregory Krauss from Sfor seizures in people with the Johns Hopkins University in harmful chemical in red epilepsy, a study conducted using Baltimore, US.Other reported meat like your favourite an Apple Watch app has showed. triggers included diet, lack of Asteak may put you at acute The Apple app -- known as medications and fever or heart failure risk, suggests new EpiWatch -- provides helpful infection. research. tracking of seizures, prescription “The data collected will help Red meat is rich in a nutrient medication use and drug researchers better understand called L-carnitine which is broken side-effects. epilepsy, while helping people down by gut bacteria to form the The findings revealed that with epilepsy keep a more com- harmful chemical named trimeth- stress -- linked to 37 percent of plete history of their seizures,” ylamine N-oxide (TMAO). seizures -- was the most com- Krauss added. “Patients with acute heart fail- mon trigger, followed by lack of For the study, to be presented ure showed higher levels of the risk in chronic heart failure but this sleep (18 percent), menstruation at the American Academy of Neu- oxidised metabolite TMAO in those association in acute heart failure (12 percent) and over-exertion rology’s Annual Meeting in Boston, who died or had a repeat admis- is still unknown. The team meas- (11 percent). Further, stress was the team examined 598 people sion to hospital with heart failure ured circulating TMAO levels in more commonly reported as a who signed up to track their sei- within the first year,” said lead approximately 1,000 patients trigger in people who worked zures with EpiWatch. researchers Toru Suzuki from Uni- admitted to University Hospitals full-time (35 percent) as com- When participants felt a sei- versity of Leicester in Britain. of Leicester NHS Trust with acute pared to those who worked zure aura starting, they opened “Our study shows that higher heart failure. The study claims to part-time (21 percent), unem- the app. Using the Apple Watch’s levels of TMAO, a metabolite of be the first to investigate associa- ployed (27 percent) or were sensors, EpiWatch recorded par- L-carnitine derived from red meat, tion of TMAO levels in acute heart disabled (29 percent). ticipants’ heart rate and is associated with poorer outcomes failure patients. “This metabolic “Seizures are very unpredict- movements for 10 minutes. associated with acute heart failure pathway provides a possible link able. Our eventual goal is to be After the seizure ended, par- -- one of the main diseases of the between how red meat is associ- able to use wearable technology ticipants were given a brief survey heart,” Suzuki added. TMAO has ated with heart disease,” Suzuki to predict an oncoming seizure. about seizure type, aura, loss of been association with mortality noted. This could potentially save lives awareness and possible seizure as well as give people with triggers, the researchers said.

10 FOOD THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017

Bonnie S Benwick The Washington Post

e have sprinkled spiced ground lamb atop a Wroasted red pepper soup and added meaty heft to a plate of whipped hummus. Here, a few ounces of protein elevate a smart couscous side dish to main-course status. The original recipe comes from New York chef-restaurateur Chris Santos’s new cookbook, “Share: Delicious and Surprising Recipes to Pass Around Your Table” (Grand Central). The flavour base for the quick-cooking pearled pasta To elevate a side dish comes from harissa, the spiced North African chile pepper paste that gives Korean gojuchang a run put something on top for its money. For this recipe, you’ll want to reach for a tube or small can of concentrated paste rather than saucier harissas in jars on the gro- quick-cooking pasta. baby spinach) cover tightly and cook for 10 to 12 cery store shelf. Stir it into a pan of Consider the couscous for side- 2 to 3 tablespoons well-stirred minutes or until the couscous is sauteed shallot and garlic so it can dish duty with chicken or lamb as tahini tender and has absorbed just about loosen up and caramelize a bit - well - minus the smoked fish. Sweet paprika or Spanish all the liquid. Remove from the the same way you might treat Serve with roasted carrots. smoked paprika (pimenton), for heat. tomato paste at the start of an Adapted from Santos’s “Share: serving While the couscous is cooking, umami-rich sauce. Delicious and Surprising Recipes 4 ounces smoked whitefish or de-stem the Swiss chard leaves, We chose to garnish the cous- to Pass Around Your Table” (Grand smoked trout, for serving (optional) then stack and roll them and cut cous with a judicious portion of Central Life & Style, 2017). them into ribbons. smoked whitefish, because it com- Steps Uncover the pan; stir them into plements the assertive flavors and Ingredients Finely chop the shallot to yield the couscous a handful at a time, adds a layer of texture. But lefto- 1 large shallot 3 tablespoons. Mince the garlic. allowing them to wilt slightly ver roast chicken or warm 1 clove garlic Melt the butter in a medium sauce- before adding more. Discard the chickpeas could work as well. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter pan or saute pan over medium heat. bay leaf and rosemary sprig. Stir The next time you’re inspired 1 1/2 teaspoons harissa paste Stir in the shallot and garlic; cook in the tahini (to taste) until well to whip up your favorite carbohy- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) dried pearl for about 2 minutes, until they have incorporated. Taste, and add more drate-enriched side dish, try couscous softened. salt as needed. topping it this way. Your dinner 2 1/2 cups no-salt-added Stir in the harissa paste; cook Divide among individual bowls. options will expand. chicken broth for about 1 minute or until it smells Sprinkle with paprika. If desired, One 3-inch sprig fresh almost toasty-fragrant. Add the flake the smoked whitefish or trout Harissa Pearl Couscous With rosemary couscous, stirring to coat, then add over each portion. Serve warm. Swiss Chard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or the broth, rosemary sprig, 1/2 tea- Nutrition | Per serving (based on 2 or 3 servings more as needed spoon of salt and the bay leaf. 3): 370 calories, 11 g protein, 53 g car- Way to go, chef Chris Santos, 1 bay leaf Increase the heat to medium-high; bohydrates, 14 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, for showing us how easy it is to 3 or 4 stems (3 ounces total) once the mixture comes to a boil, 20 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, brew deep-spice flavour into this Swiss chard leaves (may substitute reduce the heat to medium-low, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugar. 11 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 SRK hopes fans in Egypt & Jordan enjoy ‘Raees’

IANS Saath-Saath Hain” and has also played host on TV shows as well as ollywood star Shah Rukh essayed the lead in TV soaps, finds Khan, whose latest film the distance between the small and B“Raees” released in Egypt and the silver screen diminishing over Jordan yesterday, hopes the audi- time. “What has happened is that a ences enjoy it. lot of actors have put their one foot “’Raees’ releases in Egypt and here and one foot there,” Mohnish Jordan. Hope you all enjoy it, and said, citing the example of actors thanks for watching Indian films. like , Amitabh Bach- My love to you all,” Shah Rukh chan and Aamir Khan, who have tweeted. The film, directed by Rahul dabbled in both worlds. Dholakia, is about a Muslim boot- “Then there are the smaller legger in Gujarat. Also starring names like myself, who have been Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, the here and there,” he added. The actor movie opened in India to a largely feels the audience wants to see their positive response. Barriers between favourite actors -- medium not- small, big screen fading: Mohnish withstanding. “I think this That barrier is over and done with,” Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam” on &TV. Actor Mohnish Bahl, who has realisation has come to the actors he added. On the work front, Daisy Shah Actress Daisy Shah feels worked in films like “Hum Aapke also, that it is not necessary to be Mohnish is currently seen hosting there’s only a thin difference Hain Koun...!” and “Hum associated only with silver screen... the crime-based show “Hoshiyaar... between the two industries. Poster of ‘Vikram Vedha’ released Arjun Kapoor shoots in he first look of R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Tamil action thriller London for ‘Mubarakan’ T“Vikram Vedha” was released yesterday. In the film, directed by husband and wife duo ctor Arjun Kapoor is shooting for his upcoming Pushkar-Gayatri, Madhavan plays an encoun- film “Mubarakan” in London. ter specialist. A Arjun, yesterday morning, took to Twitter, and The poster, which has been received very shared a bearded selfie of himself. “Black and white well, features Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi beard check! London for ‘Mubarakan’,” in their thick bearded avatars. It looks as though Arjun captioned the image. The 31-year-old actor Madhavan and Vijay represent two sides of the will be seen playing a double role in the upcoming film, same coin. The face-off between the two actors directed by Anees Bazmee. is likely to be much talked about. Also starring Shraddha Srinath and Varalaxmi Sar- Actress Athiya Shetty will be sharing screen space ath Kumar, the film is being produced by YNot Studios. The makers are aiming for with Arjun along with actors Anil Kapoor and Ileana a summer release. D’Cruz. It is slated to the hit the screens on July 28. We hardly celebrate good cinema in India: Tannishtha

cclaimed actress Tannishtha the globe because of its story -- because we hardly celebrate good Chatterjee, known for her which is of an Indian boy -- and cinema,” Tannishtha said. Apower-packed perform- how the producer mounted the film The actress who plays a crucial ances in movies like “Rough Book”, to reach out to maximum people, part in “Lion”, said that though the “Angry Indian Goddesses” and but she also believes appreciation length of her role is short, she is “Parched”, says most of the Indian from the audience is equally impor- privileged to essay the part and cinema is a celebration of glamour tant. “Earlier also, I have worked in work with Davis. and star power rather than good crossover projects and one of my “I met Garth once during his visit stories. films ‘Brick Lane’ received a lot of in India where he said I and Nawaz Tannishtha’s latest film is Garth appreciation abroad. In fact, I (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) are the two Davis’s “Lion”, which has received received a BAFTA nomination for Indian actors he would like to work six Oscar nominations. She says the that. However, in India, such films with some day as he loves our movie is being lauded widely across do not receive much admiration work,” she added. 12 HOLLYWOOD THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 Getting ready for the Oscars’ red carpet

Reuters youthful, more bright eyed and not have those dark circles showing up t’s not just women who are on camera,” Hopkins said. getting ready for the Oscars’ “Even though most of our male red carpet on Sunday. celebrities are quite flawless, Employing everything from they’re still not immune to the occa- paint to cosmetic procedures, sional breakout,” she said. IHollywood’s leading men are Estheticians say that to get the increasingly getting a little help to best results, it’s best to start any look their best on the most high- procedures at least a week ahead profile red carpet in the world. of Sunday’s ceremony, where more “I tell my male clients, this is not than 60 photographers will be posi- your sister’s make-up. This is a cos- tioned on the 500 foot-long metic collection that’s been tailored (152-meter) red carpet outside the for men,” said dermatologist Dr Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Janine Hopkins. An IV vitamin infusion is one of Hopkins created the Minerals the latest offerings for achieving Black Tie collection to help men glowing skin. As for the eyes, celeb- cover up severe skin blemishes, but rities are moving away from fake it’s also being used by celebrities eyelashes and opting for a more who walk the red carpet. natural look with lash extensions, “On the red carpet it would help which are attached one by one to to make the actor look just more one’s own lashes.

Demi Moore to star in ‘Empire’ Kimmel will try to keep Damon off Oscars’ stage ctress Demi Moore has joined the cast of popular TV show “Empire”. immy Kimmel, who will be hosting the AMoore will play a take-charge nurse Oscars ceremony this year, doesn’t want with a mysterious past, reports variety.com. Jactor Matt Damon to sabotage his host- Her character will have the main part ing stint. Kimmel and Damon are known in season four though she will first appear for their hilarious made-for-TV feud, but in the season three finale. She will continue for the 89th Academy Awards, Kimmel to appear in more episodes in the fourth would try his best to keep Damon from season, which was renewed earlier this year. stealing the spotlight. She has not had a major TV role since “General Hospital” in the “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that he doesn’t 1980s. Other guest stars in season three are Eva Longoria as Char- win or doesn’t know that he won. My goal is to keep him offstage,” lotte Frost, the director of the all-powerful state gaming commission Kimmel told hollywoodreporter.com. In another interview, Kim- which has the power to determine the fate of Lucious’ (Terrence mel said: “I’m gonna hit him over the head with the Oscar.” Damon Howard) goal of expanding Empire to Las Vegas and beyond. is nominated as a producer for “Manchester by the Sea”. George Clooney calls Trump a ‘Hollywood elitist’

ctor-filmmaker George that’s elitist Hollywood speaking.’ what he’s done. He wrote a Shake- Clooney has branded US Donald Trump has 22 acting cred- spearean rap musical about the Los APresident Donald Trump a its in television. He collects Angeles riots that he couldn’t get “Hollywood elitist” and a $120,000 a year in his Screen made. He made a lot of money off “demagogue”. Actors Guild pension fund. He is a Seinfeld. He’s elitist Hollywood, I Clooney said that Meryl Streep Hollywood elitist,” Clooney said. mean, that’s the reality,” he said. “had every right to speak up” at the Clooney went on to slam Tump’s “We have a demagogue in the Golden Globes against Trump. chief strategist, Steve Bannon. White House. We need the Fourth “When Meryl spoke, everyone on “Steve Bannon is a failed film writer Estate, which is journalists, to hold that one side said, ‘Well and director. That’s the truth. That’s his feet to the fire,” Clooney said. 13 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nasa finds clues to dark matter in galaxy

IANS galaxies like the Milky Way because cosmic rays, particles moving near asa’s Fermi gamma-ray the speed of light, produce gamma space telescope has found a rays when they interact with inter- Nsignal at the centre of the stellar gas clouds and starlight. neighbouring Andromeda galaxy Surprisingly, the latest Fermi that could be coming from dark data shows the gamma rays in matter, an unknown substance that Andromeda -- also known as M31 makes up most of the universe, -- are confined to the galaxy’s cen- according to a study. tre instead of spread throughout, The gamma-ray signal is simi- said the study to be published in an lar to one seen by Fermi at the upcoming issue of The Astrophys- centre of our own Milky Way gal- ical Journal. axy. “Our galaxy is so similar to To explain this unusual distri- Andromeda, it really helps us to be bution, scientists are proposing the able to study it, because we can emission may come from several learn more about our galaxy and undetermined sources. One of them its formation,” said study co-author could be dark matter. “We expect Regina Caputo, a research scientist dark matter to accumulate in the at Nasa’s Goddard Space Flight Cen- innermost regions of the Milky Way tre in Greenbelt, Maryland. and other galaxies, which is why Research and the Research Insti- Andromeda and the Milky Way,” Gamma rays are the highest- finding such a compact signal is tute in Astrophysics and Planetology Martin said.Another possible source energy form of light, produced by very exciting,” said led scientist in Toulouse, France. for this emission, according to the the universe’s most energetic phe- Pierrick Martin, an astrophysicist “M31 will be a key to under- scientists, could be a rich concen- nomena. They are common in at the National Center for Scientific standing what this means for both tration of pulsars in M31’s centre. FB addiction lies in genes ‘Green’ vehicles gain re you anxious that your kid is hooked to social net- popularity in China Aworking sites or busy playing video games throughout reen vehicles -- hybrid, 2015, China had assigned a 33.4bn the night? You now have another electric and fuel cell -- are yuan towards subsidies for the reason to blame for the growing Ggaining popularity in development of environment- addiction: Genes. China owing to a rising concern friendly vehicles. Online media use such as over air pollution and generous China’s industry ministry social networking, instant messag- government subsidies. plans to maintain its support till ing and playing games for The sale of these vehicles, also at least 2020, although it intends entertainment and education called new energy vehicles, grew to toughen the requirements after could be strongly influenced by our 53 per cent in 2016 to 507,000 it was discovered that several genes. units as compared to 2015, companies manipulated data to Genetic factors was found to consumer in the driver’s seat for according to China Association of avail more subsidies. Consumers influence time spent on all types selecting and modifying their Automobile Manufacturers, the are not bothered by the subsidy of media including entertainment media exposure according to their main industry group for the Chi- when they are deciding to buy a (37 percent) and educational (34 needs,” said lead author Ziada nese automotive industry. green vehicle. percent) media, online gaming (39 Ayorech from King’s College Lon- Jochem Heizmann, President A Beijing resident told Efe percent) and social networking (24 don. “Our findings contradict and CEO of Volkswagen Group news he bought an electric car for percent). The study found that popular media effects theories, China, told Efe news on Monday three reasons: He needed a vehi- people are not passively exposed which typically view the media as that the significant growth makes cle, it was very difficult to register to media; instead they tailor their an external entity that has some China’s new energy vehicles mar- a normal vehicle and he wanted online media use based on their effect -- either good or bad -- on ket the biggest in the world and to experience the new technol- own unique genetic predisposi- ‘helpless’ consumers,” Ayorech it will continue to remain so in ogy, which is less polluting and tions -- a concept known as added. The researchers compared future. Rising green mobility in almost noiseless. The only disad- gene-environment correlation. identical twins — who share 100 the world’s second largest econ- vantage, he says, is that it cannot “The DNA differences substantially percent of their genes — and non- omy is also attracting more and travel for more than 300km on a influence how individuals inter- identical twins – who share 50 per more brands into the sector. In single charge. act with the media and puts the cent of their genes. 14 CINEMA PLUS THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017

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Rangoon (2D/Hindi) 2:00 & 11:00pm A Dog’s Purpose (2D/Comedy) 2:15 & 4:15pm Eliminators (2D/Action) 6:15, 8:00 & 11:30pm Fukri (2D/Malayalam) 8:15 & 11:00pm Rock Dog (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:15pm My Ex And Whys (2D/Tagalog) 6:00pm Tresspass Against Us (2D/Crime) 7:30 & 9:45pm The Worthy (2D/Arabic) 9:15pm After the shocking murders of her husband and son, Laura Bowman travels to Burma with her sister, Andy, to find peace. There she witnesses Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. protests against the government and the military’s violent response.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 15 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 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

ABOMINABLE, ADEPT, ANGELIC, ATROCIOUS, AUSPICIOUS, AWFUL, BAD, BENEFICIAL, BETTER, CORRECT, DEPLORABLE, DIRE, DREADFUL, EVIL, EXCELLENT, EXPERT, FAIR, FINE, GOOD, HONEST, HONORABLE, HOPELESS, HORRENDOUS, INCOMPETENT, JUST, LAMENTABLE, MALEVOLENT, MEDIOCRE, MONSTROUS, PITIFUL, RESPECTABLE, RIGHT, SAFE, SECURE, SKILLED, SOUND, TERRIBLE, VIRTUOUS, WELL, WICKED, WORSE, WORTHY, WRONG.

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