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CAMPUS | 6 FOOD | 9 BOLLYWOOD | 111 QU-CENGQU conducts Grilled scallops with Feminism stands foror 88th Architecture lemon-herb equality for many: Day Drizzle Huma Qureshi Email: [email protected]

LAGOS @ 50

The Nigerian megacity of , with its 20 million inhabitants, is the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. P | 4-5

03 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 CAMPUS QU Health holds Annual Research Symposium

atar University (QU) Pharmacy, Medicine and Health Health recently held its Sciences to showcase extraordinary 2nd Annual Research research on a variety of health Symposium aimed to related topics, in line with Qatar Qbring together students, National Research Strategy and researchers and faculty in the field Qatar National Vision 2030. We are of health. The event engaged more so proud of the high-quality than 100 participants from QU, the research that our students and fac- Ministry of Public Health, Hamad ulty are conducting, and the awards Medical Corporation (HMC), and won during this forum highlight Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar these efforts.” (WCMQ). Dr Asma Al Thani said: “It is The program agenda included indeed very rewarding to see such oral presentations under four research accomplishments here at themes: “Public Health”, “Commu- Machaca, and moderated by CHS across the three health colleges at QU QU, that do not only involve faculty, nicable Diseases”, “Cancer and Professor of Human Nutrition Prof and with the stakeholders is very cru- but also students as well. This is def- Diabetes” and “Cardiovascular Dis- Mohamed Ahmedna. Discussions cial. Advancing medical knowledge initely a sign of progress towards eases”, and presentation of around focused on the role of QU Health and improving population’s health an integrated Health Cluster 80 research posters by faculty, Cluster and its relation with other through addressing the national research and education where we graduate and undergraduate stu- heath institutions in Qatar, and the needs lie at the top of our priorities. soon hope to start the common first dents from QU Health colleges new ways to fund research espe- This symposium is definitely a great year and introduce new interdisci- — Health Sciences (CHS), Medicine cially medical research in Qatar. networking-channel opener and by plinary programs in key national (CMED), and Pharmacy (CPH). Also on the event’s program joining efforts, focused collaboration health priorities.” It also included a roundtable were an award distribution to the and leveraging of resources, we will Prof Khaled Machaca said: “The discussion led by QU Vice-Presi- three best oral presentations and sure make greater impact on the Health Cluster initiative is a posi- dent for Medical and Health three best poster presentations for health of .” tive development for Qatar Sciences and CMED Dean Dr Egon faculty and undergraduate and Dr Mohammad Diab said: “QU University and the nation. It sup- Toft, CPH Dean Dr Mohammad graduate students from CHS (five Health’s 2nd Annual Research Sym- ports our continuous efforts to align Diab, CHS Dean and QU Biomedi- awards), CMED (two awards), and posium has been an excellent our biomedical research activities cal Research Center (BRC) Director CPH (eight awards). platform to bring together faculty, with Qatar University especially in Dr Asma Al Thani, and WCMQ Asso- Commenting on the event, Dr graduate and undergraduate stu- the difficult current fiscal ciate Dean for Research Prof Khaled Egon Toft said: “Uniting research dents from the colleges of environment.”

SIS students excelled in ‘Colosseum 2017’ tudents of Shantiniketan Riya Jayaprakash, Radhwa Murshid, Indian School (SIS) brought Meghnaa Manvendra Kamath, Slaurels to the institution by Vaishnavi S Leksmi, Tanushiya Var- winning top positions in the Colos- adharajan, Sneha Tom, Ganga CV, seum 2017- Inter-school Dance and Anna P Mathews and for Oppana Music Festival held recently, organ- are Maisa Ismail, Megha Treesa, ised by Max Media and Events Co. Minha KP, Liya Sherin, Habeeba, The teams that won first posi- Noubha, Naja Hameed, Sanooja, tion include for Thiruvathira are Mirza Muhammed Rafi, Naja. 04 COVER STORY SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 Fifty years of Lagos

generation and infrastructure will open up the Lagos economy and projects such as the Free Trade Zone, will consolidate Lagos State’s position as the foremost industrial hub in Africa.”

Francoise Aramide Akinosho After growing up in France and studying architecture in Paris and New York, Francoise Aramide Aki- nosho moved to live in the country of her parents’ birth. Space is lack- ing in Lagos. Except in the large homes of her wealthy clients. “Lagos is somewhere between magnificent and horrible. It’s a bit like New York but worse and trop- ical. I think that — the worst, like the best of Lagos — will only get bigger. “We’ll continue to suffer daily pain, like constant traffic jams. But people will build private ref- AFP and hover above the turquoise excellent location, international uges for themselves, ever more waves, the glass walls of their inter- seaports, airports and a friendly beautiful and expensive. he Nigerian megacity of connected transport routes environment can only lead to more “We’ll have to pay for everything, Lagos, with its 20 million gleaming beneath them, has dynamism economically. even to walk on the pavement. inhabitants, is the biggest become the greatest tourist attrac- “Lagos has a huge potential for “There’ll be designated zones for in sub-Saharan Africa tion in Africa, maybe even the world. growth. The state has demonstrated and by a few rich people, who will and is celebrating its “’The city the gods envy’ is now consistency in growing its (tax be able to take advantage of their T50th anniversary. But how do those the world capital of innovation, income) even in recession. sterilised bubble before returning who have made their name in Lagos banking, art, and tourism. And “Investment in power to the chaos.” envisage the city in 50 years’ time? today, the richest state in Africa, finds herself in the grip of LAGXIT Leye Adenle as she conducts a referendum to Leye Adenle was born in determine whether to remain in in 1975. His first book, “Lagos Lady”, Nigeria or breakaway and become is a gripping crime novel that flits the newest and wealthiest country between the city’s less salubrious in the world.” neighbourhood and the high life of the islands. “It’s the year 2067 and Aliko Dangote global warming has become global “Africa’s richest man”, as his flooding but Lagos, a coastal meg- name is always prefaced, originally acity in Nigeria, has figured out an comes from northern Nigeria but ingenious solution that the rest of he now lives in Lagos, where he the world is keen to copy. runs a multi-billion dollar business “The floating islands of the city, empire. “In 50 years, I imagine half-submerged wonders of engi- Lagos to have consolidated its posi- neering, featuring underwater tion as the industrial hub of Africa boulevards with 360-degree with the Lekki Free Trade Zone (on aquatic-views, are home to the the edge of Lagos, where the Dan- world’s mega-rich: movie stars, gote Group is heading a $9bn rappers, footballers, musicians, refinery project to help alleviate the celebrity bloggers. frequent fuel crises and regular “The annual rising, when the power outages that blight the coun- islands lift out of the Atlantic Ocean try). “The availability of power, 05 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 COVER STORY

Bruce Onobrakpeya At 84, Bruce Onobrakpeya is one of the most famous and most prolific Nigerian artists. His last work — a sculpted stone triptych — depicts Lagos as a magic flute player around which all Nigeria’s people flock. “When I arrived in Lagos in 1962, it was like any small town in Nigeria. It was many small towns and all of them came together: VI (Victoria Island) was being devel- oped, and the only most impressive building was the cathedral in . “It was green and plenty of water. Bruce Onobrakpeya Couples were walking down the old Bar Beach, but that is no more now. “In 50 years time, Lagos... will have swallowed up Bagadry (60km to the west), Epe (60 km to the east). buying Nigerian, African indigenous won acclaim for her first film “The traffic still be on the list of ‘Sights “It will go all the way to Ibadan fabrics. There will be no more Gucci, Wedding Party”, which beat Nige- and Sounds’? (a city with four million people 120 no more Armani. “All the greatest rian box office records and made “Would we have our very own km to the north). designers will be Nigerians, they her a Nollywood icon. ‘Time Square’ with lights, and lights “Apart from that it will grow will be Africans.” “Lagos is the city of my birth and and more lights hypnotising its higher with sky-scrapers. We will my dreams; the land that brought tourists that refuse to go to sleep? still have the same challenges with Femi Kuti my parents together; the land that “Will they finally catch that hor- transportation, water, control of The son of the king of Afrobeat, dirtied the feet of my brothers; rible, mischievous ghost that comes people, like any other cities in the Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti carries on his Nigeria’s very own ‘New York’. out in the dead of night to steal large developing world. father’s legacy by performing every “Sometimes, I can’t help but chunks of the tar-roads, creating “But I think Nigerian artists will Sunday evening at the New Africa wonder about the Lagos of the craters for cars to manouevre dur- grow also with new ideas, new Shrine — the mythical Lagos con- future. What would it feel like? ing the day? challenges and they will bring new cert venue What would it smell like? Would it “Whatever it may be, however art forms. ( Twenty years after the death of still be ‘home’ with the same tena- it may be, I pray it is still the land Akinwunmi) Ambode is very inter- Nigeria’s most revolutionary, cious, diverse, ‘never say die’ spirit of hope, the land of people with an ested in art, it’s giving education to engaged and engaging artist, his son of its people? unbreakable spirit, the city where the people, it gains attention and denounces the same scourges that “Would it still be a melting pot everyone knows that ‘if you make it’s more important in their life. blight the country: corruption, cor- of colours and cultures, steaming it here... you can make it “I think art will play an very ruption and corruption. “I’ve lived up in one voice. Will our infamous anywhere’.” important role.” all my life in Lagos. Lagos is every- thing to me, I love its energy. But Ono Bello when I imagine it in 50 years, it Ono Bello has more than doesn’t look good. 150,000 followers on Instagram “Don’t take me wrong, I don’t and an online magazine, onobello. wish for what I see, but there is too com. The former model and jour- much uncertainty, the population nalist dictates fashion in Nigeria and is too much. “Everyday at 3:00 pm, lives in Lekki, a Lagos suburb pop- all the children are coming out of ular with the city’s young school and I keep wondering, ‘How bourgeoisie. “Lagos might not be are we going to create so many jobs like London or New York but it will for them?’” be close. The pace of development “Crime will rise, for poor people Femi Kuti of the city is going so fast, especially it’s going to be even more difficult, in art, entertainment and fashion. traffic will rise. Politically some- “Today it’s Johannesburg but in thing needs to be done, otherwise 50 years, Lagos fashion week will we are in big, big trouble. “This city take over for Africa fashion week. is about to explode. But once again, “The centre of everything that I do hope that I’m wrong.” has to do with African fashion will be about Lagos... I think we will go Kemi Adetiba back where we were in the post- The 37-year-old former radio colonial years, in the 50s, 60s. presenter turned film-maker used “People are already looking back, to make music videos. In 2016, she 06 CAMPUS SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 QU-CENG holds 8th Architecture Day

he Department of Archi- tecture and Urban Planning (DAUP) at Qatar University College of Engineering (QU- TCENG) held its 8th Architecture Day on May 17. Themed “Less is More”, the event was organised with the assist- ance of DAUP students through the American Institute of Architecture Students-QU Chapter (QU-AIAS), and was sponsored by the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB). The event provided DAUP stu- dents with the opportunity to present and showcase their archi- tectural projects designed under the supervision of DAUP faculty and in collaboration with industry part- ners and architectural institutions. The projects covered various top- ics such as hotels, touristic villages, villas, mosques, cultural centres, Architect Fatma Fawzy, and Milan knowledge and experience, and to flexible yet contextual hospitals, and housing. Polytechnic Professor Dr Massimo help them to innovate and to unlock architecture.” The event included a symbolic Tadi, as well as DAUP faculty, stu- their potential towards success.” DAUP Assistant Professor and T-shirt design competition and a dents and alumni. Dr Fodil Fadli said: “The exhi- 8th Architecture Day exhibition panel discussion on “Education and Commenting on the event, bition provides a wide range of curator Dr Anna Grichting said: “It Professional Practice in the 21st CENG Dean Dr Khalifa Al Khalifa architectural and urban design is important to engage our students Century” by AEB CEO and Princi- said: “The event reflects the projects that feature the profession in the organisation of such events pal Architect Ibrahim Jaidah, DAUP cemented relationship between and community needs and aspira- and to foster their leadership skills, Acting Head Dr Fodil Fadli, DAUP CENG and its stakeholders who are tions in enhancing our cities and as well as to engage them in discus- Professor Dr Attilio Petruccioli, committed to support our students’ buildings towards more resilient sions with professionals from the Msheireb Properties Senior projects through the exchange of sustainable futures by adopting a industry.”

DPS-MIS wins overall championship in CBSE Qatar chess tournament PS-Modern Indian School Dbagged the overall championship in the CBSE Qatar Cluster Chess Tourna- ment in Boys’ category held on May 11th and 16th, 2017 at Bhavan’s Public School. DPS– MIS chess masters secured the first posi- tion in under – 14 Boys, under – 14 Girls and under – 11 Boys and clinched to the third place in under- 19 Boys and Girls categories. 07 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 MARKETPLACE Home Centre launching Joy of Giving themed catalogue

ome Centre, the Médéric region’s leading home Payne, CEO of retailer, is set to Home Centre, launch its Joy of Giv- said: “Ramadan is ing themed Ramadan the perfect occa- Hcatalogue for 2017 across all its sion to celebrate stores. Inspired by the spirit of giv- the joy of giving ing, the 28-page catalogue will which forms the feature interior inspirations in royal central theme of shades of purple, white, silver and our catalogue. gold, spectacular gifts and Iftar With inspirational recipes. pieces, delightful The holy month celebrates com- gift ideas and styl- passion and togetherness with ing tips that family and friends. A special time reflect the needs of the year, this season presents a and preferences wonderful opportunity to create of the local con- precious moments with loved ones sumers, our by coming together to exchange catalogue has gifts and share meals. everything one To commemorate this occasion, needs for their Home Centre is launching its stun- home, this ning 2017 Ramadan collection, Ramadan.” which will comprise of timeless fur- Giving comes alive in the sharing and lots more. Customers can also The 2017 Ramadan collection niture pieces, arabesque accessories, of heartfelt gifts. Shoppers can purchase Ramadan gift cards in- will be available at all Home Cen- festive lighting options and essen- make their selection from a wide store throughout the month to tre stores in Qatar, and can also be tial tableware and kitchenware. range of decorative platters, styl- ensure their loved ones get the per- viewed online on www.homecen- During Ramadan, the Joy of ish trinkets, artsy candle holders fect gift this season. tre.com. Winners of No Tobacco Day competitions honoured

nti-Smoking Society and Ministry of Pub- attended the function as the chief guest. Dr Hudavi, community reach out officer at the lic Health jointly organized a function Majdi Yousif Ashour, Anti-Smoking Supervi- Ministry of Interior attended the function as Ato honour the winners of No tobacco sor at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr Al Arabi guests of honour. Anti Smoking Society Chair- day interschool painting and elocution com- Ataulla Kohidiri, therapeutic psychology spe- man Dr Hassan Kunhi chaired the function . petitions recently. cialist at the Ministry of Public health, Davis The chief coordinator Amanulla Vadakkan- Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, Edakkulathur, President of ICBF and Faisal gara conducted the event. 08 FOOD SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017

Bonnie S. Benwick The Washington Post

auces that are complex and require hours of reduction are Swondrous kitchen assets, but then again, so are the ones that take shortcuts to achieve the same lus- trous, glaze-y results. Here, it mingles with pan juices from just-sauteed fish fillets, plus butter, freshly grated ginger and lime juice; in less than 10 minutes, the mixture becomes a slightly thickened, vaguely spicy and mildly sweet complement for the fish and steamed bok choy on the plate. 2 servings The original recipe calls for sea bass, which can be pricey. That fish elevates this dish, but we liked it with cod just fine.

Ingredients 8 ounces baby bok choy or small bok choy Kosher salt One 1-inch piece ginger root Cod with ginger Leaves from 2 to 4 stems cilantro Cod fillets (6 to 8 ounces per person), about 3/4-inch thick juice and bok choy Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sesame oil, pref- erably dark 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces ginger juice 1 lime salt and cover the pan with a tight- just cooked through. Transfer them tablespoon of butter, stirring to fitting lid; steam for 5 to 7 minutes, to a plate and cover loosely to keep incorporate. Steps then uncover and turn off the heat. warm. Divide the bok choy between Rinse the bok choy and discard Meanwhile, peel and grate the Pour the ginger juice into the warmed plates. Place the fish on top any torn or discolored leaves. Cut ginger. Finely chop the cilantro saute pan, stirring to incorporate. of each portion, then spoon the the bok choy in half from top to bot- leaves. Season the fillets lightly with Reduce the heat to medium; cook sauce over what’s on the plate. Scat- tom, and trim some of the bottoms salt and pepper. for about 6 minutes, or until the ter the cilantro over each portion. if they are especially thick or tough. Heat the oil with 1 tablespoon mixture has reduced a bit to form Serve right away. Heat about 2 inches of water in of the butter in a separate saute pan a slightly thickened sauce. Use a a large saute pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the wooden spatula to dislodge any Nutrition: Per serving: 430 cal- over high heat. butter becomes foamy, add the fil- browned bits. ories, 32 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, Place a steamer basket in the lets and cook 3 or 4 minutes per side Add the grated ginger, then cut 27 g fat, 10 g saturated fat, 105 mg pan, then arrange the bok choy in (depending on their thickness), the lime in half and squeeze its juice cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, 1 g die- the basket. Season them lightly with turning them over carefully, until into the pan. Add the remaining tary fiber, 13 g sugar. 09 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 FOOD

Grilled scallops with lemon-herb drizzle

Ellie Krieger skewers, they’ll need to soak for 30 black pepper remaining tablespoon of oil, and The Washington Post minutes before going over the fire. season with the salt and Steps pepper. Ingredients Whisk together 2 tablespoons Preheat a grill pan over 4 servings, Healthy 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive of the oil, the lemon zest, lemon medium-high heat. Add the scal- oil juice and oregano in a medium lops and cook for 5 to 6 minutes Here, plump scallops are 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon bowl. Stir in the parsley. total, until grill marks have formed threaded onto skewers with scal- zest and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon Trim the scallion roots and and the scallops are no longer lions that, once grilled, mellow in juice greens, leaving about an inch of translucent, turning them over once. flavor, soften and frizzle beautifully. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano the white and light-green part. Serve right away, drizzled with The skewers are then drizzled with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh (Save the greens for another use, the lemon-herb mixture. a classic Mediterranean combina- parsley leaves if desired, such as in a salad.) tion of lemon, extra-virgin olive oil 16 scallions Thread the scallops and scal- Nutrition: Per serving: 210 cal- and herbs for a simple but irresist- 1 1/4 pounds large scallops lions onto four skewers, ories, 18 g protein, 9 g ible dish. (about 12) alternating them on each skewer. carbohydrates, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated The scallops also can be cooked 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Brush the skewered scallops and fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 600 mg on the grill. If you’re using bamboo 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground scallions on both sides with the sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar. 10 HEALTH SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 Walking linked to improved brain function Reuters prevent VCI because there have been no studies to determine that. moderate-intensity walking “However, population based regimen may reduce symp- studies do suggest that physical A toms of mild cognitive activity does reduce the risk of impairment that are linked to poor developing VCI. Moreover, as men- blood vessel health in the brain, a tioned earlier, aerobic exercise is small study suggests. Participants very effective in reducing vascular with vascular cognitive impairment, risk factors associated with VCI, sometimes called vascular demen- such as high blood pressure.” tia, who walked three hours per The study was small, and week for six months had improved because participants had to be able reaction times and other signs of to walk for up to an hour, it’s pos- improved brain function, the Cana- sible they were physically healthier dian team reports in British Journal than average, the authors note. The of Sports Medicine. British Columbia in Vancouver. cognitive impairment and tips for socializing involved in the walking Vascular cognitive impairment, The brain is a highly metabolic eating a healthier diet. classes might have also had some or VCI, refers to mildly impaired organ and to keep it healthy, it Before the exercise programme effect, they add. thinking or more advanced demen- requires good blood flow to deliver began and at the end of six months, “Given the small sample size, tia that’s due to the same kinds of the necessary nutrients and oxygen all the participants also had func- one needs to be cautious about blood vessel damage seen with to its tissues, she added. tional MRI brain scans and other interpreting the results of this pilot heart disease elsewhere in the body. “It is worth noting that in our tests that measured neural activity study. However, it is encouraging It is the second most common cause study, reduced blood pressure (sec- and cognitive ability. People in the to see that the six-month aerobic of dementia after Alzheimer’s ondary to exercise) was associated aerobic training group had signifi- exercise program improved certain disease. with improved cognitive function,” cant improvements in their reaction aspects of cognition and showed “It is well established that regu- Liu-Ambrose said. Aerobic exercise times on the cognitive tests, and changes on functional brain imag- lar aerobic exercise improves may also benefit the brain by showed changes in their brain ing,” said Dr Joe Verghese, director cardiovascular health and cere- increasing growth factors, which activity that made them resemble of the Montefiore Einstein Center brovascular health,” the study’s are substances made by the body healthy brains more. The compar- for the Aging Brain at Montefiore senior author Teresa Liu-Ambrose that promote cell growth, differen- ison group showed no changes. Medical Center in New York. told Reuters Health in an email. tiation and survival, she said. Overall, exercise appears to be “The effect of exercise in this, “More specifically, it reduces Liu-Ambrose and colleagues a promising strategy for promoting and other studies seems to be on one’s risk of developing chronic randomly assigned 38 older adults cognitive health in older adults, Liu- improving executive functions, conditions such as high blood pres- with mild VCI to one of two groups. Ambrose said. which are required for planning, sure, diabetes (type II), and high One group followed an aerobic “While more research is needed thinking and judgment,” Verghese, cholesterol. These chronic condi- training program consisting of three to better understand how it brings who wasn’t involved in the study, tions have a negative impact on the one-hour walking classes each about its benefits and what factors said by email. “The findings, if con- brain - likely through compromised week for six months, while the other may impact the degree of benefit firmed in larger studies, may have blood flow to the brain,” said Liu- group continued with their usual observed, there is minimal nega- implications in advising exercise in Ambrose, a researcher with the care. tive consequence of exercising,” she older patients with vascular risk Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neu- In addition, both groups were said. Liu-Ambrose said she doesn’t factors for brain protection,” Vergh- roscience Lab at the University of given information about vascular know if exercise can actually ese said.

More women report osteoarthritis than men: Study steoarthritis — a disease of joints — is Pravesh Chandra Hospital and R K Hospital others, the progress of the diseases was much reported more among women than men, here. quicker in many cases within two years, it Osays a study conducted by the Arthritis The AFI, Indian member of International Oste- added. Foundation of India (AFI). The study suggested oporosis Foundation and the World Health The study also considered the socio-economic that the severity of arthritis is also much higher Organization (WHO), conducted an epidemio- background of the patients and found that 70 per- in females as compared with males. It found logical study on the situation of osteoarthritis in cent of the total participants (in the study) belonged an alarmingly high incidence of arthritis — 26.5 Delhi and found obesity and lack of awareness to less than Rs25,000 per month income group, percent — among younger people in their 30s. as a leading factor contributing to its while the remaining 30 percent belonged to above “In all, 55 per cent of the patients (with oste- prevalence. Rs25,000 a month bracket. “The marginally high oarthritis) were females, as compared to 45 per “Obesity was a major contributing factor, severe cases can be attributed to the lifestyle in cent males,” said the AFI study conducted with 53 per cent of the respondents found to lower socio-economic group like elevator-less among 600 OPD patients in Doctor Hedgewar be obese,” the study said. Also, with the risk multi-storied housing, Indian toilets and more of Aarogya Sansthan, Vir Savarkar Hospital, Jag factors like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid and them sitting frequently on the floor, etc.” 11 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 BOLLYWOOD Feminism stands for equality for many: Huma Qureshi

uma Qureshi says “Ek Thi Daayan”, “Dedh Ishqiya” to Directed by Prawaal Raman, the “feminism is first seen “Jolly LLB 2”, Huma takes up strong film also features Lisa Ray, Adil as a dirty word”, but female characters in films. And it Hussain among others and is slated the attitude towards doesn’t happen by fluke. to release on June 2. it is slowly changing. “It is a part conscious and part Talking about the film, Huma HThe actress, who spoke about rep- luck. I want to see interesting and said: “It is a very special film because resentation of women in media and strong characters and I am lucky we are acting together for the first gender equality at the UN head- enough that the directors and mak- time. We never thought that we will quarters in New York in March, ers are doing such kind of projects get an opportunity to act in a film feels feminism stands for equality with me. So it is a a mix of all.” together so early in our career. We for many. After doing some short films, are very excited about that.” “I think worldwide, feminism Huma, who hails from Delhi, came Huma says shooting with her was first seen as a dirty word. But into spotlight with Anurag brother was different. death and misfortune that her fam- now feminism is seen as a word Kashyap’s dark thriller “Gangs of “Saqib is very sensitive as a co- ily suffered. The actress says it is which is about equality. This is Wasseypur - Part 2” in 2012. Since star. He is very involved with better to go for official adaptation about giving equal options to eve- then, it has been a case of hit and everything and hard working. It was than just lifting ideas without cred- ryone. India is no different from the miss in Bollywood. a great pleasure to work with him. iting the source. west. We also looked at it in a cer- She has delivered hits like “Ek I discovered new aspects to Saqib’s “We are very proud that we did tain way and now it is completely Thi Daayan”, “Badlapur” and “Jolly personality that I didn’t know. I not steal it. A lot of people lift ideas different,” Huma said over phone LLB 2”, but failed to generate the understand him better as a co-star from a lot stories and try to pass it from Mumbai. expected response with films like than a sister.” on as their own,” she said. Huma is When it comes to gender dis- “Dedh Ishqiya” and “D-Day”. The “Dobaara: See Your Evil” is an also excited for filmmaker Gurinder parity at work place, Huma said: films might have missed hitting the official remake of the Hollywood Chadha’s “Viceroy’s House”, which “More women in workspace means spot at the box office, but she made film “Oculus”, which released in is yet to release in India. more security for women. I am all the right noises with her 2013. The Mike Fangan supernatu- There are also reports of her for that. I think things are changing performances. ral psychological horror film stars being roped in to play superstar slowly, but surely they are chang- At the moment, Huma is look- Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites. Rajinikanth’s love interest in a new ing for the better.” ing forward to horror film “Dobaara: It revolves around a young project, but she prefers to remain From “Gangs of Wasseypur”, See Your Evil”, in which she fea- woman who is convinced that an mum on it. The makers will give out “Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana”, tures with her brother Saqib Saleem. antique mirror is responsible for the a statement soon, she said.

My dream is to be in world cinema: Radhika ‘Sachin’ mints Rs84m on ot just Hollywood or the British film Man’, and now the opening day industry, actress Radhika Apte says ‘Padman’. There achin: A Billion Dreams”, a documentary Nher dream is to be a part of world is a thin line drama on ace Indian cricketer Sachin cinema. “I would love to work in Hollywood. between com- “STendulkar, registered an opening day col- My whole dream is to be in world cinema, mercial and lection of Rs84m, according to the makers. The film so there are thoughts. I hope something non-commer- released on Friday in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Tel- comes through,” Radhika said from cial. Work is ugu and English. “Sachin: A Billion Dreams creates Mumbai. getting better history as docu-drama. Biggest opening in the genre Radhika entered the industry with a small for women in the country. I hope that I am with Rs84m in India in all languages,” read a state- role in the 2005 release “Vaah! Life Ho Toh offered work that is more aspiring and chal- ment issued on behalf of the film’s makers. Aisi!”, and is known for films like “Shor in the lenging,” she added. The movie takes viewers through Tendulkar’s City”, “Kabali”, “Phobia”, “Badlapur”, “Man- She will be seen in “Padman”, journey in his personal and professional life. It fea- jhi - The Mountain Man” and short film which tells the true story of a man’s jour- tures the master blaster himself as he lets his fans “Ahalya”. ney to make affordable sanitary napkins. into parts of his life they may not have known yet. The actress, who hails from Pune and Filmmaker R. Balki has picked the story of Members of the film and sports fraternity have lives in London with her husband Benedict real life hero Arunachalam Muruganan- already given the tale a thumbs up. Responding to Taylor, said she hopes she gets “work which tham to narrate through “Padman”, with the praise coming his way on Twitter, Tendulkar is aspiring and challenging”. actors Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and wrote in one post: “For me, it’s always about inten- “I have done commercial films like ‘Bad- Radhika in the lead roles. The actress says tion rather than expectation. We gave it our 100 lapur’, ‘Hunterrr’, ‘Manjhi - The Mountain all her focus is on the film, and nothing else. percent. So glad you liked it.” 12 HOLLYWOOD SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 ‘Captain Underpants’ to save planet

AFP would look a bit creepy,” says Pilkey. tep aside, Spiderman. Move Ed Helms (“The Hangover”), over, Man of Steel. Cool it, who has known Hart since their SCaped Crusader, because days on the 1990s New York stand- there’s a new superhero in town — up circuit, starts out as Principal and he doesn’t need tights to feel Krupp, a repressed, angry man— like a tough guy. with perhaps a kernel of Sporting his trademark red goodness—who hates laughter, cape, enormous tighty whities and singing and George and Harold literally nothing else, Captain most of all. Underpants is about to leap from Krupp periodically turns into the pages of Dav Pilkey’s best-sell- Captain Underpants, a well-mean- ing children’s books into theaters, ing but delusional trainwreck of an boasting a cast of comedy alter-ego who does the wrong superstars. things for the right reasons, all “I discovered these books about while bellowing out his nonsensi- 20 years ago. I happened to be in a cal “Tra-La Laaaa!” catchphrase. bookstore right when the first book the friendship between mischievous prankster. “In school, that best “They’re both super fun and it was hitting the shelves and I picked George Beard and his goofy com- friend is very important, that close was a blast to get into both. Princi- up a copy,” director David Soren panion Harold Hutchins, played by friend that you have that you open pal Krupp was a little harder maybe told a news conference ahead of the Kevin Hart (“Central Intelligence”) up to, that you’re talking to on a dif- because he’s more gruff and it was June 2 release of “Captain Under- and Thomas Middleditch (“The Wolf ferent level on a day-to-day basis, just physically harder on my voice,” pants: The First Epic Movie.” of Wall Street”). that you’re confiding in at a young said Helms. “But then on the other “I looked at it like, ‘Captain The best pals hang out making age. That’s dope to me. That’s some- hand, Captain Underpants is always Underpants—this is silly,’ and was comic books in their treehouse to thing kids can relate to.” so loud, always shouting, so it was leafing through the pages and prob- escape the drudgery of their prison- Pilkey and Soren both learned kind of taxing on my voice but ably read half the book right there like elementary school in to draw by emulating Charles always just a ton of fun.” in the aisle.” small-town Ohio, and one day they Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip and, The movie’s confident subtitle Captain Underpants may not be hypnotize their principal into think- because they were kindred spirits would suggest a franchise and as fast as a speeding bullet or as ing he’s the incredibly dimwitted artistically, the novelist felt able to Helms, 43, said he would love to powerful as a locomotive but star of their superhero stories. leave his creation largely in the still be playing the character when Pilkey’s unconventional superhero “I love the relationship that Tho- director’s hands. he turns 80, although he added that has managed to shift 80 million mas and I had with those “When I first wrote the book, I this would depend on the success copies across 12 stories since 1997, characters,” said Hart, 37, who has had imagined it as a live-action of “The First Epic Movie.” delighting children across the world spoken of his tough upbringing with movie in my head. But then I real- “There’s so many Underpantsian in 20 languages. a drug addict father in Philadelphia, ized that nobody wants to see a adventures for him to have, so The heart and soul of Dream- where he would get into trouble real-life grown man running many absurd villains for him to Works Animation’s 35th release is regularly for being the class around in his underwear. That conquer,” added Middleditch, 35.

Ben Stiller splits from wife Jolie takes daughter Shiloh on ctor Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, whom he mar- Disneyland tour for birthday ried in 2000, have announced that they are splitting. hile actor Brad Pitt is busy promoting his new Netflix film A They announced the separation in a joint statement to “War Machine”, his estranged wife Angelina Jolie made sure Entertainment Tonight on Friday, but did not state the reason for Wtheir daughter Shiloh’s 11th birthday was memorable with a their decision, reported etonline.com. “With tremendous love and trip to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. She turned a year older yes- respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a cou- terday, and days before her special day, the little girl was able to enjoy ple, we have made the decision to separate,” Stiller and Taylor said. a trip to the Disneyland Resort, reported eonline.com. Shiloh was accom- “Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted panied by family and friends while exploring the theme park and parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media surrounding attractions since Thursday. Social media users spotted the respect our privacy at this time,” the statement read further. group enjoying rides like Alice in Wonderland, Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon The couple had met while filming a never-broadcast TV pilot Spin and Tarzan’s Tree House. They also enjoyed a bit of shopping. “The called “Heat Vision and Jack”. They got married in May 2000 at an store clerk was showing her kids the remote control cars that they offer,” oceanfront ceremony in Kauai, Hawaii. The two welcomed daugh- an eyewitness told eonline.com, adding that Jolie was in a good mood ter Ella Olivia in April 2002 and son Quinlin Dempsey in July 2005. and was asking the kids if they liked any of the cars. 13 SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017 TECHNOLOGY Britain’s real-life ‘Iron Man’ has high hopes for jet suit Reuters

he British inventor of an “Iron Man”-style jet suit has lofty hopes that his project, Twhich started out as fun experiment, could become a practical tool for industries ranging from entertainment to the military. Richard Browning, a 38-year-old former commodities trader with little experience of engi- neering, developed his jet suit with the help of friends over the last 18 months. It is powered by six gas turbine engines which combined gener- ate 800 horse-power. “We didn’t set out to build an “Iron Man” suit – it’s just accidental,” Browning said, in reference to the highly successful trilogy of super hero films starring Robert Downey Jr. The suit’s engines are mounted on the pilot’s lower back and on each arm. It powers up using a hand-held throttle. Browning said the suit is capable of carrying a person thousands of feet in the air, and in theory could attain a speed of around 280 miles an hour (450 kph). Browning said he has received investment pressure, and French inventor Franky Zapata For safety reasons, however, Browning hov- from a venture capitalist, and has also secured has created a jet-powered hover-board. ers just a few feet off the ground. interest from entertainment giants and the Brit- The next step in Browning’s project is the Browning, who first developed the suit in his ish and U.S. militaries. If man hours were taken Genesis suit which he is developing with the aid garage, describes it as a cross between a jet ski into account, he said the suit would have cost of experts and investors, but challenges still and a Formula One car. He believes it can be “millions” to develop, and that the hardware alone remain. Specifically - how to ascend safely from adapted to be used in the military, search and cost a six-figure sum. the ground to a height that a parachute could be rescue and theme parks - or in fact anyone who However, he said flight costs are low as deployed. has the funds to buy one. around 12 litres of standard diesel is used. “It’s a real challenge if you have an engine fail- Browning showed off his piloting skills at a Browning is not the only person to have pur- ure at 50-60 feet. You’re going to really do yourself flight test on Thursday, breaking his record for sued dreams of jet-powered glory. In Dubai, a mischief,” Browning said, adding “we’re work- speed by travelling over 30mph, covering a dis- firefighters have showcased jet boots that allow ing on a whole bunch of technology to address that, tance of several hundred meters. the wearer to rise high into the air using water and until we do, we keep pretty low.” AlphaGo retires on top after humbling world No. 1

AFP as groundbreaking due to the “finding new cures for diseases, dra- new ways of approaching the game. game’s complexity. Go has an matically reducing energy Likewise, AlphaGo’s feats have he Google-owned computer incomputable number of moves, consumption, or inventing revolu- fuelled visions of AI that can not only algorithm AlphaGo is retiring putting a premium on human-like tionary new materials,” he said. perform pre-programmed tasks, but Tfrom playing humans in the “intuition” and strategy. “If AI systems prove they are able help humanity look at complex sci- ancient Chinese game of Go after But this week’s contests in the to unearth significant new knowl- entific, technical and medical roundly defeating the world’s top eastern Chinese city of Wuzhen edge and strategies in these domains mysteries in new ways. player this week, its developer said were its last, said DeepMind Tech- too, the breakthroughs could be AlphaGo’s “thinking” is powered yesterday. nologies, the London-based AI truly remarkable. We can’t wait to by millions of connections similar AlphaGo defeated brash company that developed AlphaGo see what comes next.” to neurons in the brain. It is partly 19-year-old world number one Ke and which Google acquired in 2014. Go involves two players laying self-taught, having played millions Jie of China yesterday to sweep a In a blog post, DeepMind black and white stones on a grid, of games against itself. three-game series that was closely founder Demis Hassabis said Alpha- trying to capture the most territory. This week’s matches received watched as a measure of how far Go’s developers will turn to “the next Invented nearly 3,000 years ago in considerable build-up in China, artificial intelligence (AI) has come. set of grand challenges, developing China, it is played worldwide but where it is popular. But Chinese AlphaGo last year become the advanced general algorithms that most popular in East Asia. authorities abruptly banned live first computer programme to beat could one day help scientists as they Top players have been mesmer- coverage before the first match an elite player in a full Go match, tackle some of our most complex ised by AlphaGo, describing its play on Tuesday, prompting anger and and its successes have been hailed problems”. These could include as groundbreaking and opening up scorn on Chinese social media. 14 CINEMA PLUS SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017

NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER Gifted (2D/Drama) 10:00am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2D/Hindi) 9:00pm King Arthur:Legend of The Sword(2D/Action)10:15am, 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15&11:00pm Diary of A Wimpy Kid (2D/Comedy) 9:30pm The Boss Baby (Animation) 10:00, 11:50am, 1:40, 3:30 & 5:20pm Gifted (2D/Drama) 9:30pm Godha (2D/Malayalam) 11:15pm Bank Alhaz (2D/Arabic) 7:10, 9:30pm & 12:00midnight Infini (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Berlin Syndorme (2D/Thriller) 11:30pm Alien Covenant (2D/Thriller) 10:00, 11:30am, 2:30, 5:00, 7:00, 11:00 & 11:40pm Welaane (Arabic) 12:25, 4:50 & 9:30pm ASIAN TOWN Akhlaa El Abib (2D/Arabic) 12:35, 5:15 & 9:40pm Godha (Malayalam) 8:30 & 11:00pm Sakhavu (2D/Malayalam) 10:00pm Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2D/Comedy) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm Sachin: A Billion Dreams 11:30pm Rakshadhikari Baiju (Malayalam) 7:00pm Here Alone 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00pm & 12:00midnight Stratton 10:00am, Thondan (Tamil) 8:15pm 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight Infini (2D/Thriller) 10:00am, 2:30, 7:00 & 11:30pm Berlin Syndrome (2D/Thriller) 12:15, 4:45& 9:15pm ROXY Guardians of The Galaxy 2 (2D/Action) 10:00am, 2:40, 7:20 & 11:55pm Diary of Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00pm King Arthur: Legend of The Sword (2D/Action) 2:15 & 8:00pm Sachin: A Billion Dreams (Hindi) 3:00, 5:30, 8:40 & 11:30pm Berlin Syndorme Alien Covenant (2D IMAX/Thriller) 10:00am, 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30pm & 01:00am Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam (Telugu) 3:00 & 5:30pm Baahubali 8:30 & 11:40pm Thondan (Tamil) 9:00 & 11:50pm MALL AL KHOR Diary of A Wimpy Kid (2D/Comedy) 9:00pm Sachin: A Billion Dreams (Hindi) 12:00noon, 3:00, 9:00pm & 12:00midnight Akhlaa El Abid (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam (Telugu) 10:30am & 9:15pm Gifted (2D/Drama) 9:30pm Sakhavu (2D/Malayalam) 11:45am & 11:45pm Godha (Malayalam) 1:15 pm & 12:15am Thondan 2:45& 8:45pm Hindi Medium (2D/Hindi) 11:00pm Godha (2D/Malayalam) 11:30pm DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Here Alone (2D/Horror) 11:30pm

LANDMARK Thondan (2D/Tamil) 9:00pm Diary of A Wimpy Kid (2D/Comedy) 9:30pm Rakshadhikari Baiju (Malayalam) 9:00pm Akhlaa El Abid (2D/Arabic) 11:30pm Godha (2D/Malayalam) 11:30pm Welaane (2D/Arabic) 11:30pm A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. a video gaming convention.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 15 SUNDAY 28 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

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