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Vol. 3 | Issue 4 | Friday, June 26, 2015 | Weekly | Ph. 289-914-5796 | [email protected] | www.updateweekly.com | $ 1 “A peaceful message needs to be sent to the world” -A.R.Rahman Exclusive Interview- Usha Pudukkotai terial from his illustri- landmark scores such ous career, which has as Roja, Bombay, spanned two decades. Dilse, Taal, Lagaan, A two-time Academy Vandemataram, Jod- Award winner, A.R. haa Akbar, Delhi 6, Rahman was hailed Slumdog Millionaire, by Time magazine as 127 Hours, Rockstar, “the musician who has Couples Retreat, Peo- nternationally renowned musician and helped redefine con- ple Like Us, High- Icomposer A.R. Rahman is spinning his temporary Indian music” and is way, Million Dollar magic in his 2015 North American tour. one the world’s best-selling re- Arm, and The Hun- The JBL Presentation “A.R. Rahman: cording artists of all time. dred-Foot Journey. The Intimate Concert Tour” kicked off His accolades include winning He is currently work- May 21, 2015 in Huntington, NY at The two Academy Awards, two ing on a composition Paramount and is traveling to major cities Grammy Awards,, a BAFTA for the forthcoming across the U.S. and Canada including the Award, a Golden Globe, four film Pele, a biopic Beacon theatre in New York City, The National Film Awards, twenty in Boston. chronicling the leg- Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and Nokia nine Filmfare awards and countless oth- Rahman has sold more than 150 million endary Brazilian soccer player’s life. Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. ers. He has also been awarded six honor- albums comprising of music from more On May 25th and 26th , the Oscar-win- Rahman’s concert features a range of ma- ary doctorates, the most recent being from than 100 film soundtracks and spanning ning A.R. Rahman brought his Intimate the prestigious Berklee College of Music over half a dozen languages, including ...Continued on Page 16 2 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015 Dreamers Believe, Blamers Deceive always life gets in the way. Family. Instead of complaining, let’s think about Finances. Responsibilities. Fears. the many things we have to be grateful None of us wants to be irresponsible, for. So it is probably a good idea to stop and we’re all scared sometimes. But blaming your spouse, parents, friends, what is that sets the people who pur- relatives or bad luck for where you are sue their dreams from the rest of us. in life. We need to recognize that some Are they luckier, smarter, more talent- things are beyond our control, but take ed? Maybe. To some extent. But the responsibility for the way every situation bigger difference is that they have the turns out. courage to follow their passion. Settling for second best is a guaranteed We ought to turn our wishes and way to prevent us from reaching our negative, critical and judgmental people, hopes into goals. For instance, don’t dreams. Make a decision that you’re go- and we’ll soon become just like them. say, “I wish I would lose 10 pounds ing to create a masterpiece out of your People who make their dreams come true .” Instead, set a goal that you’re going life. Don’t get comfortable with average, do not have these traits. to follow a diet plan and an exercise mediocre existence. There’s never a per- In life, there will always be someone routine that will enable to achieve the fect time to take action, so do what you more successful, more beautiful, more weight loss. When you set goals, you can right now. So do not procrastinate. talented, more charming, more intel- choose to focus on what you can do to The other day, I was at Sun life’s Sales ligent, wealthier, taller, younger/older, improve your circumstances, which is Congress and one of the speakers was than us. The key is to stop comparing. reams come in all sizes- small, me- very empowering. the well-known Gary Kinder. One of the We are all unique, with our own set of Ddium, big and extra large. We have goals and dreams. So striving to achieve them while asleep and we have them our dreams is the focal point and not while we are awake. Most of us sleep- “Every great dream begins with a blaming our situation(s). walk through the daily motions of life Several of us, find it impossible to say and are too busy to pay attention to our dreamer. Always remember, you “no” to requests from our near and dear dreams. It’s never the size of the dream ones for fear of hurting them and putting that matters. It is what we do to make our have within you the strength, the a strain on the relationship. Some of these dreams come true that counts, that is rel- opportunities may not be in line with our evant. patience, and the passion to reach values and goals. Being nice does not Your dream might just be to buy a cot- necessarily mean compromising on what tage. To take a vacation. To start a busi- for the stars to change the world.” - you are trying to attain, because we’ll end ness. It’s the pursuit of our dreams that up blaming someone or something. That turns our lives into a daring adventure, a Harriet Tubman means we are deceiving ourselves! thrilling story. It’s not as if we’ve com- We don’t have to be perfect to realize pletely given up on our dreams. We oc- our dreams. We need to accept ourselves casionally think about how awesome it Learn not to complain. There are always points that resonated with me was “If you completely, fully, totally and wholly. So would be if we could achieve them, but things to complain about: the weather, are negative person- don’t walk away dream big, believe and stop blaming and the economy, and a zillion other things. from them -RUN’! If we hang out with deceiving yourself! Spirit of Bollywood to dazzle families, kids and youth at official TO2015 IGNITE premium event Special IGNITE Bollywood show to present brilliant fusion of music, dance and comedy acts RAMPTON, ON: Mon- Show starting at 7:00 PM on a semi-finalist and had the op- Ernie Vicente comedy group called Fade to BstrARTity Creative Com- the Rose Theatre Main Stage, portunity to perform for re- Ernie Vicente is a stand-up co- Brown. He’s currently working munity (MCC) is pleased to featuring live Bollywood and nowned Indian Classical singer median from Toronto, Ontario. on a live weekly comedy show announce IGNITE Bollywood, Latin fusion music, dance and Pandit Jasraj. With his surreal observations supported by online comedy an official TO2015 IGNITE comedy performances. Kim Chalovich and What’s and quick one-liners, Ernie has videos and a dating podcast event for the Pan Am and To learn more about IGNITE On? TAP! been entertaining audiences that is now featured in the New Parapan Am Games. IGNITE Bollywood’s amazing per- An established choreogra- for the past 5 years, starting at and Noteworthy section on Bollywood brings together formers, please see the brief pher, tap dancer, teacher and the world-famous Yuk Yuk’s iTunes. world-class performers for a biographies listed below: producer, Kim Chalovich and comedy club in Toronto. Since Patrons can buy tickets for the spectacular variety show fea- Lopa Sarkar and Divine her tap company, What’s On? then, he has performed in clubs IGNITE Bollywood Variety turing live music, dance and Heritage Artistry TAP! have proven to be a toe- such as Absolute Comedy, The Show here, at $30 for adults comedy acts with a FREE Lopa Sarkar is the founder tapping success! Performance Rivoli, The Second City, Yuk and $10 for children. For a lim- KidZone. It will be at the Rose of the fusion dance company credits include “the Fringe”, Yuk’s, Montreal’s Comedy- ited time, MonstrARTity is of- Theatre Brampton on Saturday, Divine Heritage Artistry. Her TAP!, Dance Ontario’s Dance Works. Ernie is looking for- fering a promotion of 50% off July 11 starting at 5:00 PM. work has been showcased at Weekend, and JUBA!, in Chi- ward to performing in front of when tickets are bought using “We’re excited to present a festivals around the world in- cago (performing and present- audiences all across Canada, the promo code: friends50. fantastic lineup celebrating cluding Luminato in Toronto, ing workshops at the Chicago and then the world. Fans can also joint the IGNITE the spirit of the Pan Am and WOMAD in London, and the Human Rhythm Project). The Preeti Torul Bollywood list at www.IG- Parapan Am Games with this International Music Festival in professional cast members of (Burn Notice) NITEBollywood.ca for exclu- official IGNITE event,” says Wales. Lopa Sarkar and Divine What’s On? TAP! include: Self-described as, “I’m just a sive offers and deals. Vikas Kohli, Executive Direc- Heritage Artistry is a company Samantha Baldwin, Jessica squirrel trying to get a nut,” For more information and con- tor, MonstrARTity. “Our IG- committed to excellence in the Westermann, Kristy Best, Ka- this London-born, Creole- tests for a chance to win free NITE Bollywood show brings performing arts. It showcases tie Bryan, Robyn Hamilton, speaking performer, Preeti tickets, visit the MonstrARTity incredible South Asian, Latin the fusion of diversities found Cheryl Hartley, Veronica Lin- (Pree-Tee), has been involved Facebook page, or follow them and Canadian performances within its creative team of art- coln, Sarah Dowhun, Shalini in improv for the past three on Twitter and Instagram at @ to one stage. Along with our ists and performers and pro- Krishnan, Amy Lintunen, Gen- years in Toronto. Preeti loves MonstrARTity. Bollywood Monster Orches- motes unity through music and evieve Fullerton. to make people smile and giv- This project has been made tra, What’s On? TAP! and Di- dance. Nick Reynoldson ing side-eye. possible in part by the Govern- vine Heritage Artistry, we have Ferzana A bark like a Chihuahua but Nelu Handa ment of Canada. some outstanding comedians With a versatile voice that de- a bite like a Rottweiler, Nick (Burn Notice) About MonstrARTity from Fade to Brown promis- livers both feel and punch, Fer- Reynoldson is an animal. Nelu Handa is a member of the IGNITE Bollywood is pro- ing hilarious entertainment zana is dedicated to music. She Like a rose that grew between comedy duo Burn Notice with duced by MonstrARTity, an for the whole family! Join has performed before and has the cracks in the concrete, he Preeti Torul. Amish Patel incorporated not-for-profit us for amazing food, the free been appreciated for her talent was bred in Scarborough (ex- As a comedian and entrepre- arts organization that creates KidZone, free Bollywood and by a number of Bollywood ce- cept not like a rose at all, more neur, Amish loves writing and original and innovative world- Flamenco dance lessons, and lebrities including Anu Malik, like a dandelion that has been performing comedy. Over the class productions. In addi- more fun than you can shake a Shafqat Amanat Ali, Alka Yag- trampled on for years). years he’s put on tons of great tion to IGNITE Bollywood, samosa at!” nik and Sukhwinder Singh. He is a rising star in the com- shows including a sold out MonstrARTity produces the IGNITE Bollywood offers ac- Himanshu Merchant edy scene with performances night at the Panasonic Theater, award-winning Monster Rock tivities and entertainment for Himanshu is a talented and at The Nubian Show at Yuk garnered local and national me- Orchestra, which took place at the whole family. It features: versatile singer, songwriter, Yuks, The Second City, and a dia coverage including NOW Yonge-Dundas Square on May A free KidZone starting at 5:00 and composer. Himanshu has feature performer at Absolute Magazine and CBC Radio One 22, 2015. MonstrARTity also PM in the Rose Square outside consistently received immense Comedy. and acquired funding to shoot produced the special Missis- the Rose Theatre Brampton, of- critical and audience acclaim This young man is a must see... a televised sketch comedy spe- sauga Arts Council’s 30th An- fering kids’ arts, crafts, sports for his memorable and char- just don’t get too close, after cial. Amish started his career niversary, featuring over 100 and dance activities ismatic performances in the all he does have a bite like a as a writer when he created a performers and a film festival. IGNITE Bollywood Variety Indian Vocal Contest. He was Rottweiler. Toronto-based, ethnic sketch Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 3 CITY NEWS Government of Canada and FCM Flato Markham Theatre support Markham’s Bayview Celebrates Milestone Year Glen Sustainable Neighbourhood with Unmatched 2015♦2016 Retrofit Action Plan Diamond Series Season arkham, ON – The Hon- the FCM — is helping com- on recommendations contained Mourable Peter Kent, P.C., munities like Markham build a in earlier studies of the neigh- M.P. for Thornhill, on behalf of greener future for our citizens.” bourhood, and from four other Global Program Enriches the Honourable Greg Rickford, “The Green Municipal Fund of- SNAPs that the TRCA has sup- Canada’s Minister of Natural fers a range of resources and ser- ported in the GTA. The SNAP Markham’s Communities for Resources and Minister for the vices that specifically addresses will guide municipal policy de- Federal Economic De- velopment, public realm con- 30th Anniversary velopment Initiative for cepts, and residential program ARKHAM, ON ~ May 6, mers of Japan in “Bakuon~Legend Northern Ontario and design. M2015 – Celebrating 30 years of the Heartbeat”, all presented in Raymond Louie, Presi- “The Bayview Glen SNAP of presenting exceptional enter- an intimate 527-seat entertain- dent of the Federation of will not only accelerate the tainment from around the world, ment theatre venue offering the Canadian Municipalities implementation of strategic Flato Markham Theatre unveils most economical pricing in the and Acting Mayor of the sustainable retrofits on private its 15♦16 Diamond Series! The GTA. City of Vancouver, B.C. land, but will also inspire ac- anniversary season reflects upon The season kicks off on Septem- today announced a grant tion by exhibiting how tradi- the past while looking towards ber 2 with a highly-anticipated of $70,100 from the tional public infrastructure the future with presentations from performance by the Pat Meth- Green Municipal renewal projects can be re- artists who have helped build eny Trio. Acclaimed jazz guitarist FundTM (GMF). The imagined to add long term the Theatre’s prestigious reputa- and winner of an impressive 20 grant will help the City beauty and ecological func- tion, and those who embody what Grammy® Awards in 12 different of Markham and the tion,” said Markham Mayor Markham has become – a centre categories, Pat Metheny will be Toronto and Region Frank Scarpitti. of cultural and ethnic diversity. joined on stage by drummer An- Conservation Author- “Toronto and Region Con- With over 60 performances in tonio Sanchez and bassist Scott ity (TRCA) create a Sustainable the need for sustainable commu- servation Authority, with the music, dance, magic, comedy and Colley. Neighbourhood Retrofit Action nity development of municipal support of the Green Munici- Plan (SNAP) for Markham’s governments,” said Mr. Louie. pal Fund, is thrilled to develop musical theatre, the 30th season Highlights of the new season in- Ward 1 community of Bayview “The financing and knowledge a Sustainable Neighbourhood promises to be one of the best clude the great José Feliciano, Glen. provided by the Fund support Retrofit Action Plan for the ever! whose multiple awards and plati- “Our Government is helping mu- the development of communi- Bayview Glen community in “The 2015-16 season marks the num records have earned him the nicipalities across the country to ties that are more environmen- Markham,” said TRCA Chair Flato Markham Theatre’s 30th reputation of “The World Greatest achieve their goal of a cleaner tally, socially and economically Maria Augimeri. “Working year of bringing outstanding per- Guitarist”, Canadian fiddle sen- and healthier environment for sustainable.” with the local community, this formers from across the globe to sations Natalie MacMaster and their citizens through the Green The Bayview Glen SNAP will project will test innovative ap- Markham,” says Mayor Frank Donnell Leahy will headline the Municipal Fund,” said MP Kent. encourage sustainable retro- proaches to sustainable retrofits Scarpitti. “During this time, the 30th Anniversary Gala, Dora and “Today’s announcement is an- fits to reduce water and energy in local neighbourhoods and Theatre has built a well-deserved Gemini award-winning writer, other example of how our gov- consumption and help manage generate transferable lessons reputation for eclectic and electri- performer and director Rick Mill- ernment — in partnership with storm water. The plan will build for other similar communities.” fying entertainment delivered by er brings his multimedia produc- extraordinary artists, and the up- tion BOOM, a one-man show that coming season will be no excep- takes you on a journey through tion.” the music, culture and politics of Marty Awards 2015 Flato Markham Theatre’s 15♦16 the Baby Boom generation. Other entertainment season was re- anticipated shows for the season Mississauga’s very own MARTY vealed this morning at a special include the famous quintet Ca- media event that featured perfor- nadian Brass, rising country star mances from upcoming artists Gord Bamford, and pipa virtuoso Awards honour Top Artists such as magician and illusionist Wu Man will make a Markham ississauga’s very own MARTY Awards • Performing Arts (individual) Greg Frewin; actor, musician, debut with the Shanghai Quartet. Mwas celebrated on 7th May earlier this - Emerging: William Leathers playwright and visual artist Rick The Theatre is proud to continue month. Leading artists were honoured at the 2015 Honourable mention: Cat Bernardi Miller; fiddling family Doug Le- its work to engage the commu- MARTY awards ceremony by the Mississauga - Established: Peter Katz ahy and the Next Generation; and nity through education programs Arts Council (MAC). The event which also in- Honourable mention: Alex Pangman Canadian jazz singer Molly John- and outreach initiatives under the cluded a red carpet for the artists took place at • Performing Arts (group) son. umbrella of Discovery. The Dis- the Living Arts Center. The show was a sold out - Emerging: Dead Penny “This season celebrates the best covery Program offers exciting success with the audience comprising of artists, Honourable mention: Eh440 in entertainment from Canada and and interactive school matinees, media, dignitaries and arts supporters. The show - Established: All MastersLion Dance Group; around the world,” says General such as Kaha:Wi Dance Theatre’s included the red carpet for the nominees, the ac- Mississauga Pops Manager Eric Lariviere. “We have “The Honouring”. Every Child, tual awards function, Dinner gala and Marty’s Honourable mention: Mississauga Children’s assembled a year full of incred- Every Year, a program offering after-party event. Choir ible performances that include every student enrolled in school Over a large number of nominated artists walked • Creative Community giants of the global entertainment from grades 1 to 3 in Markham the carpet and mingled with the numerous media - Emerging: Dam Poets Society scene, emerging artists, as well as the chance to attend a matinee personnel covering the event.Following the red- Honourable mention: Lina Brocklehurst Design traditional and contemporary pro- free of charge, is back for a third carpet launch was entertaining MARTY awards In an interview with our Chief correspondent Ja- ductions that are both reflective of year. Performances include A ceremony. The winners for the 21st annual Mar- tin Naik, Communications co-ordinator for Mis- our past and representative of the World Tour in Music by the Juno- ty’s Awards were proudly announced in the fol- sissauga Arts Council Cheryl Stonesaid “The Theatre’s future.” nominated Sultans of String, The lowing categories : show was a great success and we saw an amazing This season the lineup offers Velveteen Rabbit by Canada’s • Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Hazel Mc- turnout of artists and art enthusiasts. Everyone two new series: Ballet Jörgen, and a production Callion appreciated the performances and the Awards 1. LOL Markham!; featuring hi- of and Alice in Wonderland by • Hazel McCallion Volunteer of the Year: Mar- presentation. Mississauga Arts Council is work- larious names in comedy like Tom Theatre Tout-à-Trac, performed lene Taylor ing to create the right opportunities for artists to Green, the outlandish stand-up in both English and French. Dis- Honourable mention: BohdanShulakewych grow and prosper and we will continue to provide comedian, actor and former MTV covery also includes workshops, • Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts: Gil Moore the support that is needed to enrich the cultural personality. master classes, lectures and artist Honourable mention: Grandmaster Augustin fabric of Mississauga. We look forward to bigger Ngu and better Marty Awards functions in the years 2. Magic & Illusion Holiday Fest; residencies lead by visiting artists. • People’s Choice Award: Justin Covas to come”. a trio of mind-boggling perfor- 2015♦2016 will feature, among • Literary Arts The Mississauga Arts Council, established in mances from Canada’s top magi- others, violinist Midori and gypsy - Emerging: Peta-Gaye Nash 1981 by City Resolution, is a non-profit regis- cians and illusionists, featuring jazz guitarist Biréli Lagrène. De- Honourable mention: tered charity governed by a Board of Directors. International Grand Champion of tails on full Discovery programs Thomas Joseph Their mission is ‘to foster and develop, support Magic and Las Vegas headliner will be provided soon. - Established: KatarzynaKochany and champion a vibrant, dynamic arts commu- Greg Frewin. On Monday, May 11, 2015, at 7 Honourable mention: nity in the city of Mississauga through services, The 15♦16 season also offers p.m. the Theatre will host a special Larissa Fleurette Ho to enrich the lives of its citizens’. They are the Markham debuts, exciting mul- sneak preview of its 2015♦2016 • Media Arts most comprehensive resource for arts and enter- timedia presentations, masters Season. In addition to being treat- - Emerging: Troy Aaron De Four tainment information in the city of Mississauga. of the fiddle, jazz guitar, violin, ed to a sampling of this year’s per- Honourable mention: Francesco Reale The Mississauga Arts Council is instrumental in and pipa, and theatrical and mu- formance highlights, patrons will • Visual Arts advocating for the building of Arts Spaces in this sical productions including Satur- have front of the line access to the - Emerging: Breanna Shanahan city, including Meadowvale Theatre, the Art Gal- day Night Fever, The Bollywood Subscribe & Save season ticket Honourable mention: Fatima Fasih lery of Mississauga and the Living Arts Centre. Masala Orchestra’s “The Spirit of order package that goes on sale at - Established: Lizz Aston By Jatin Naik India”, and Yamato – The Drum- 6 p.m. on Monday, May 11. 4 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015 CITY Ticket Packages For The 40th Toronto International Film Festival ON SALE JULY 29 ORONTO — With only 78 days left bers and July 22 for Visa cardholders) at tions. The Visa Screening Room, located Tuntil the 2015 Toronto International tiff.net/festival, by phone from 10 a.m. at the Elgin Theatre, the Princess of Wales Film Festival® kicks off, film lovers can to 7 p.m. ET daily at 416.599.TIFF or Theatre, the Ryerson Theatre at Ryerson start planning their Festival experience 1.888.599.8433 FREE, or in person from University and the Winter Garden The- with a variety of ticket-buying options 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET daily at the Steve atre once again present screenings and tailored to suit any Festivalgoer’s sched- & Rashmi Gupta Box Office at TIFF Bell red carpets. Returning cinemas include: ule and cinematic taste. Ticket packages Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King TIFF Bell Lightbox, Bloor Hot Docs include daytime, evening and weekend Street West. Ticket packages are avail- Cinema, Jackman Hall at the Art Gallery options, as well as programme-themed able only while quantities last. of Ontario, and Isabel Bader Theatre. packs and premium screening offerings. The 40th Toronto International Film Public, press and industry screenings The Festival Box Office and Members Festival runs from September 10 to 20, will show at Scotiabank Theatre and the Box Office open August 25. Both are lo- 2015. Screening venues are confirmed as Princess of Wales Theatre. The CBC’s cated at Metro Centre (225 King Street follows: Glenn Gould Studio and Conference West, entrance at Duncan Street). The Festival partners with Roy Thomson Centre returns to host the TIFF Industry Purchase Festival ticket packages begin- Hall for its 21st year to host Opening Conference, along with select public pro- ning July 29 (July 15 for TIFF Mem- Night, Closing Night, and Gala Presenta- gramming events. The Government of Canada supports the Earth Rangers Foundation Giving Canadians access to information in both official languages oodbridge, Ontario – De- · The number of Canadians Wpartment of Canadian Heri- whose first official language is tage: Canadians will have access French was close to 7.3 million to the information produced by in 2011. the Earth Rangers Foundation in · Earth Rangers is a conserva- both official languages. As a re- tion organization that works sult of $5,000 in Government of with children. Canada funding, young Franco- · The Bring Back the Wild / phones and their parents will be Restaurer la nature project is able to consult material about the dedicated to raising public project Bring Back the Wild / Res- awareness on biodiversity and taurer la nature, which has been funding for research on endan- translated into French. The Hon- gered habitats in Canada and ourable Julian Fantino, Associate their conservation. Minister of National Defence and · Since the project was launched, of Canadian Heritage and Official Lan- Member of Parliament (Vaughan), made more than 270,000 children have regis- guages. this announcement today on behalf of tered, and more than $1.6 million has been Quick Facts the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister raised to carry out conservation projects. Canada Day fireworks AGM Celebrates the Pan Am Games permit applications with Exhibitions Exploring the open June 17 World of Art, Sports and Athletics he Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) cultures, the AGM is partnering with the His- RAMPTON, ON: Tpresents three new exhibitions for the panic Canadian Arts and Cultural Association BBrampton residents summer of 2015: Be a Sport, Pan American to present the Pan American Photo Exhibition. who plan to use fireworks Photo Exhibition, and Kim Lee Kho’s Chains This international juried show celebrates the at their homes on Canada Unlinked. vibrancy of the cultures in the 41 Pan Ameri- Day must apply for a With the GTA community avidly focused can countries through the lens of photogra- City permit. Applications on hosting the phy to promote will be available from 2015 Pan Am & inclusivity and June 17 to 29, 2015. The Parapan Ameri- cross-cultural permit is free and will can Games, the connection. The be considered for pri- AGM presents AGM will be vate properties that are at Be a Sport, a one of the four least 18 metres (60 feet) group exhibi- venues on the wide at the front. Setting tion featuring tour of this ex- off fireworks without a local and inter- hibition: Metro permit is illegal. Complaints relating to the illegal national artists Hall in Toronto Residents can apply online, by phone use of fireworks can be directed to exploring the (June 27 - July (call 311), or in person at City Hall Enforcement and By-law Services at cultural signifi- 2), The Art Gal- (during working hours) for the free 905.458.3424 or by calling 311. The cance of athletic achievement, the continual lery of Mississauga (July 2 - September 13), permit. Applications should be sub- Fireworks Permit system was intro- quest for victory and how issues of gender, HCACA website gallery (June 25 - August mitted no later than June 29. If all duced last year for family fireworks. race, inequality and conflict are caught up in 15), The Assembly Hall Gallery in Etobicoke, conditions are met, a permit will be Permits are issued for four annual the arena of sport. Eight contemporary artists (July 23 - Aug 14). issued by the City within 48 hours celebrations – Victoria Day, Canada and collectives bridge the now often separated In the gallery’s XIT-RM space, Brampton- of receipt of the application. With a Day, Diwali and New Year’s Eve. worlds of art and sports by using aesthetics, based artist Kim Lee Kho uses drawing, video valid permit, low-hazard fireworks Fireworks permit application dates philosophy and humour to play with how we and sculptural elements to explore ideas of can be used until 11 pm on Canada for the remainder of this year are: understand some of our favourite pastimes. barriers (whether internal or external), vulner- Day. Diwali: Fireworks allowed on No- Participating artists include Hudson Christie, ability and empathy. Kho’s interest in confine- Use of fireworks continues to be pro- vember 10 and 11 Lia Darjes, JEFF&GORDON , Marc Losier, ment and vulnerability is influenced by her hibited on private properties that are Applications accepted from Octo- Leah Modigliani, Graeme Patterson, Diana mixed-race identity and the experience of a less than 18 metres (60 feet) wide ber 27 to November 8 Thorneycroft, and Weber & Schneider. Be a decade of illness which often left her house- at the front. Fireworks are also not New Year’s Eve: Fireworks al- Sport is presented as an official IGNITE Com- bound. Through an immersive installation, permitted in public spaces such as lowed on December 31 munity Partnership of the TORONTO 2015 Kho invites viewers to walk through a space streets, sidewalks, school yards and Applications accepted from De- Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. that examines constraint in an open public set- parks. cember 17 to 29 To celebrate the rich diversity of Pan American ting. Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 5 CITY NEWS HON. DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM The McMichael celebrates the PRESENTS HIS BOOK power and poetry of Canada’s “TRANSCENDENCE” TO H.H river systems this summer with PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ Thom Sokoloski’s Colour of arangpur, Gujarat : The book before Swamiji and asked there is righteousness in the Sformer President of India him to bless all those who have heart there is beauty in char- and world-renowned scientist, helped him in making the book acter. Where there is beauty in the River Running Through Us Dr. APJ Abdul Kalamarrived possible. character there is harmony in leinburg, ON - Inspired by and dugouts. at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan After the meeting Dr. Kalam the home. Where there is har- KSamuel de Champlain’s ar- Upon entering the installation, the Mandir in Sarangpur, Guja- was welcomed in an assembly of mony in the home there is an rival in Ontario 400 years ago and artist suggests the sensation of being rat, India to offer order in the na- to celebrate the community spirit of surrounded by the river that flows a book, “TRAN- tion. Where there the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan above, below and through us. After SCENDENCE”, au- is order in the na- Am Games, the McMichael pres- visiting the thirteen river sculptures, thored by him toHis tion there is peace ents Colour of the River Running the public is invited to engage in a Holiness Pramukh in the world. In Through Us, a sculptural-based out- creative ceremony with the artwork Swami Maharaj. Pramukh Swami door art installation conceived by by participating in meditation move- The book describes I saw righteous- multi-disciplinary visual artist Thom ments, choreographed by Jenny Mc- his experiences with ness and therefore Sokoloski. From July 1 to August Cowan. Inspired by performing the Pramukh Swami peace in him.” 16, visitors are invited to explore meditation movements throughout Maharajover a pe- Dr. Kalam also and participate in a unique sensory the grounds of the McMichael, visi- riod of 14 years. exhorted the ceremony of sight, movement and tors can then compose a haiku poem Dr. Kalam ex- youths to become sound on the gallery grounds. that recalls a memory of their ex- pressed that he had unique by hav- Following on the success of Terence perience with river water. The hai- studied Pramukh ing a high aim, Koh’s performance art works tomor- ku poem will be placed within the Swami’s life and by increasing row’s snow and a way to the light memory vessel of a river sculpture. worked for 2 years their knowledge, produced and commissioned as part “Colour of the River Running in writing the book by working hard of the 2014 Luminato Festival, the Through Us continues the McMi- along with the co- and by not allow- McMichael is hosting more excit- chael tradition of inviting artists to author Professor Dr. Kalam presents his book Transcendence to ing problems to ing contemporary outdoor artwork interact with our history, collections this summer. As part of Colour of and spectacular grounds,” said Anna Arun Tiwari. During Pramukh Swami Maharaj overwhelm them. the dedication cer- After a brief ques- the River Running Through Us, the Stanisz, Associate Director of Cre- emony Dr. Kalam presented an 3000 youths. Pujya Brahmavi- tion-answer session with youths McMichael ravine will become a ative Learning and Programs at Mc- autographed copy to Pramukh hari Swami talked briefly about Dr. Kalam departed from Sa- “river” for an amassed flotilla of fif- Michael. “The installation allows Swami Maharaj and said, “You the mutual bonds of friendship, rangpur. teen foot canoe-inspired sculptures visitors to celebrate the biological, are a great teacher. I’ve learnt spirituality and respect between Dr. Kalam’s book will be avail- hovering above visitors. Recognized spiritual and cultural implications of to eradicate I-ness and My-ness Dr. Kalam and Pramukh Swami able at all major book stores, internationally for his large-scale water which sustains life and brings in life.” Thereafter Dr. Kalam Maharaj. Dr. Kalam then ad- Harper Collins’ outlets and public art installations, Sokoloski communities together.” read some passages from his dressed the youths, “Where BAPS Mandirs. has produced and created works for PUBLIC PROGRAMS a number of important cultural in- Canada Day and Opening of Colour stitutions worldwide, including The of the River Running Through Us Encampment, first commissioned by Installation Area Municipalities Request Study Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in 2006, Wednesday, July 1, 11 am to 4 pm and later presented in Toronto, New Recognizing the role the Hum- that Could Transform Rail Network York City and Ottawa, and at the ber River has played in the both 2012 Luminato Festival, The Scare- the history of Aboriginal people crows presented in New York and and explorers, the McMichael cel- in Western GTA Huntsville, Ontario, and All The ebrates Ontario’s 400th anniversary he City of Missis- Artists Are Here presented at Art of francophone presence with the Tsauga, City of To- Toronto 2013. opening of Thom Sokoloski’s instal- ronto, City of Cambridge His previous work as a theatre and lation Colour of the River Running and the Town of Milton opera director includes co-founding Through Us. Enjoy various activi- are each requesting sup- Toronto’s The Theatre in 1979 and ties for the family including a musi- port from their Council directing five of R. Murray Scha- cal drama created by Hugh Barnett Members to partner on a fer’s operatic spectacles, especially and the Carrying Place ensemble study that could result in his production of RA at the Ontario focusing on the history of this heri- a transformation of the Science Centre and Holland Festi- tage trail. rail network in the west- val in 1983/85, as well as, his 1992 Opening remarks will be held at 1 ern GTA. Harbourfront World Stage midnight pm, followed by Canada Day cup- “Improving rail transit in in order to allow for two-way, all-day GO Train production of Hermes Trismegistos cakes. Canada Day celebrations are the western GTA would provide long-lasting service on both of these lines. Another benefit inside Union Station. sponsored by TransCanada. benefits for our city. It would stimulate eco- would be that heavy freight would be relocated An avid canoeist himself, the vision Fee: Free access to McMichael nomic growth by attracting new talent, busi- away from the most densely populated areas of for Sokoloski’s installation at the grounds. nesses, employers and students to the city while the GTA, including central Mississauga. McMichael is influenced by the ex- No registration required. Visit mc- increasing innovation, growth opportunities Expanded GO service on the Milton line is a ploration and settlement of Canada michael.com for more information. and prosperity,” said Mississauga Mayor Bon- priority for Mississauga, with six of the eight through the waterways established Artist Talk: Colour of the River nie Crombie. “We share the same vision as our Milton GO line stations (Dixie, Cooksville, Er- by First Nations, then introduced Running Through Us municipal partners and Mississauga is taking indale, Streetsville, Meadowvale and Lisgar) in the 1600s to Champlain and the Wednesday, July 1, 11 am to 12 pm the lead, to bring about convenient and effec- located within the city. Voyageurs, as well as the Jesuits. Thom Sokoloski in conversation tive transit solutions to move people across the “This is an important project that the City has a Today, as then, the canoe and its re- with Shawn Micallef GTA and beyond. Similar to Mississauga’s vested stake in,” said Janice Baker, City Man- lationship with water plays a unique Celebrated for public art installations LRT, there’s a strong foundation that supports ager and Chief Administrative Officer. “If it role in forming and defining the Ca- such as The Encampment presented the need for a regional rapid transit system.” moves forward, there would be a lot of promis- nadian imagination. in New York, Ottawa, and, most re- The federal government has indicated its intent ing opportunities for the city. Cooksville Station “There is something about water cently, at Fort York in Toronto, The to invest in transit infrastructure, including rap- is part of the Milton GO line that will eventually that is indigenous to our identity,” Scarecrows presented in New York id transit. Last week, Prime Minister Stephen connect to the city’s LRT. This would make it said Thom Sokoloski. “When you and Huntsville, Ontario, and All Harper announced $2.6 billion in funding for easier for commuters to travel to, through and enter the Canadian Shield, you un- The Artists Are Here presented at Toronto’s SmartTrack transit plan, as a commit- from Mississauga.” derstand what the Group of Seven Art Toronto 2013, Thom Sokoloski ment ahead of October’s federal election. The City is proposing that IBI Group be select- was trying to do; they wanted to get is the mastermind behind Colour of Crombie adds, “The proposed study is called ed as the vendor to conduct the study. As the into the soul of the country, not only the River Running Through Us. Dis- the Missing Link. It will play a crucial role in project lead, the City has tasked the IBI Group by viewing it but by engaging with cover the fascinating art of Soko- determining how our rail lines will be used to with determining the feasibility, cost and busi- it as well.” loski with this special interview by move people, goods and materials throughout ness case for the project with an eight-week Conceived specifically for the Toronto Star columnist, Shawn Mi- the region in the future.” turn-around time to complete reporting. natural setting of the McMichael, callef. The study will look at the feasibility and busi- A Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) the materials which make up the Fee: Included with gallery admis- ness case of constructing a new rail line that between the partnering municipalities has been thirteen freestanding sculptures of sion. would connect the Milton GO line, west of drafted, outlining how resources and costs will Sokoloski’s work all have an asso- Registration required. Call Trafalgar Road in Milton to the CN Bramalea be shared. The feasibility study and business ciation with water, including the tri- 905.893.1121 ext. 2209, email By-pass line in Brampton, beside Highway 407. case will be finalized by mid-August. pod, its pulley systems and vessels [email protected] or visit This new line would relocate heavy freight rail For more information about the project: June 24 used to dig and retrieve well water, mcmichael.com for more informa- away from the Milton and Kitchener GO lines Council agenda. and the shapes and forms of canoes tion. 6 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015 NATION Minister Findlay teams up with industry leaders to tackle the underground economy inister also high- ernment’s commitment costs and reduce the so- sectors of the economy. If Mlights Economic through Economic Action cial acceptability of par- left unchallenged, the un- Action Plan 2015 invest- Plan 2015 to invest $118.2 ticipation in the UE; and derground economy costs ment to expand Canada million over five years to compliance initiatives to jobs, erodes the integrity Revenue Agency (CRA) enhance the CRA’s audit deter and detect those of Canada’s tax system Underground Economy capacity by expanding its who are participating in and undermines the com- Specialist Teams Underground Economy the UE. petitiveness of honest busi- April 28, 2015 Ottawa Specialist Teams. The Committee is com- nesses, especially small Canada Revenue Agency These new specialist prised of representatives businesses, which play (CRA) The Honourable teams will use advanced from key industry sectors by the rules. Combatting Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, data analysis to identify and academia. The com- the underground economy P.C., Q.P., M.P., Minister and adopt new approaches mittee, the first of its kind requires a collaborative of National Revenue, met to combat the underground in Canada, was created approach between all lev- with members of the Un- economy. Working with by Minister Findlay to els of government and the derground Economy Advi- provincial colleagues, the provide an industry per- industries directly affected sory Committee yesterday teams will target UE activ- Minister Findlay on the the UE in Canada through spective and input to the by this problem. Working on actions and opportuni- ity in high risk sectors of CRA’s broader three-year three approaches: research Minister and the Canada with provincial, territorial ties for collaboration to the Canadian economy. strategy,Reducing Partici- and analysis to better un- Revenue Agency (CRA) and industry partners to tackle the underground The Minister’s Under- pation in the Underground derstand the nature of the on the government’s on- reduce the UE in Canada economy (UE) across the ground Economy Advi- Economy, announced in underground economy in going efforts to combat is a Government of Cana- country. The Minister sory Committee is an im- November 2014. The strat- Canada; awareness activi- the underground economy, da priority. also highlighted the Gov- portant partner in advising egy focuses on reducing ties to communicate the particularly in higher-risk Canada Strongly Indo-Canadian stepping down as Condemns Terrorist Toronto police board chairman he Indo-Canadian that Mukherjee has made “a Attack Outside of Tchairman of To- huge contribution to polic- ronto Police Services ing in Toronto”. Board has stepped Pringle will be succeeding Afghan Parliament down from his post Mukherjee. after completing 10 Mukherjee commented that years, media reported. police service was very dif- Alok Mukherjee an- ferent today than a decade nounced his resigna- ago in the way that it served tion effective from the community and con- August 1, during a ducted business. board meeting on Emigrating from India in Thursday, reported 1971, Mukherjee com- the Toronto Star. He pleted his Ph.D in Canada. served as the chairman Over 1.2 million people of since 2005. Andy Pringle, the acting vice-chairman, said Indian origin currently reside in Canada. Bank of Canada says risk to financial

ttawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Devel- stability is slightly higher, but Oopment Canada The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Ni- agara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the system is more resilient following statement: ttawa, Ontario slightly higher than it was at the time The oil price shock has increased the “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist OAvailable as: PDF of our December FSR,” said Gover- risk to financial stability, the FSR attack that took place outside of the Afghan parliament The overall risk to financial stabil- nor Stephen S. Poloz. states, by delaying improvements to in Kabul today. ity in Canada has risen in the face of The vulnerabilities described in the incomes and economic growth and “On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my deepest condo- lower oil prices, but the resilience of FSR could amplify and propagate impacting the housing markets of lences to the families and friends of the woman and child the system continues to improve, oil-producing regions. Howev- who were killed in this horrible act, and I wish a quick the Bank of Canada said today as er, the decline in oil prices alone recovery to the injured. it released its biannualFinancial is unlikely to trigger a material “Attacks like these demonstrate the Taliban’s total disre- System Review (FSR). risk to the system as a whole. gard for the Afghan people and those who are working to The FSR is intended to raise The Bank continues to expect establish a democratic future for the country. awareness of the key vulnerabili- the imbalances in the household “Canada continues to stand by the Government of Af- ties, possible triggers and risks to sector and housing market to ghanistan as it strengthens its efforts to combat terrorism the financial system. The Bank’s ease as the economy improves. in all its forms in order to bring peace and prosperity to assessment is that there is a low The other key risks identified in all Afghans.” probability that the risks identi- the FSR are sharply higher long- fied in the FSR will materialize. term interest rates, globally and Policies and regulations are in in Canada; stress emanating place to promote the strength and from China and other emerging- soundness of the Canadian finan- market economies; and financial cial system. stress from the euro area. To Advertise Elevated household indebtedness Governor Poloz said signifi- remains an important vulnerabil- cant reforms under way in the ity in the financial system, as it global and domestic financial Please Contact: was at the time of the December systems are designed to reduce FSR. Imbalances in the housing shocks throughout the system if an the likelihood and impact of future market, which are closely related to event were to trigger any of the four turmoil. “There is no question the the state of household finances, are major risks to financial stability. The global financial system is now more Ph: 905-568- another key concern highlighted in most important domestic risk is a resilient, thanks to these reforms,” the report. broad-based decline in employment he said. “So, while risks may have “We judge that the vulnerability as- and incomes that would significantly edged higher, safeguards to protect 9696 sociated with household indebted- reduce the ability of households to the financial system are stronger ness is edging higher, and the overall service their debt, leading to a wide- than they were before.” risk to financial stability in Canada is spread correction in house prices. Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 7 RECIPES, JOKES & SPORTS Shen Yun show ississauga :Shen Yun Per- out of view behind the raised plat- Nandita Dias Launches New Mforming Arts, a nonprofit form from the local audience only based organization held the Shen to get animated almost instantly in Yun show here in Mississauga in a couple of seconds on the screen Album with Concert oronto :April 26th, 2015 – have influenced her to naturally respondent Jatin Naik, Nandita January at the Living Arts Centre behind as characters either flying Nandita Dias launched her weave diverse styles into her Dias said “I manage to sing in 16thto 18th and later on was also towards or flying away from the T new album “Let Us Lose Track music. so many different languages as held in Toronto 21st to 25th Jan. stage respectively. This was sim- of Time” at The Mod Club (722 To her eighth grade students, I speak many different languag- The celebration shared a line-up ply breathtaking and flawless. College Street) here in down- Nandita Dias spends her days es. I love languages, cultures, of talented performing artists in Shen Yun Performing Arts is a town Toronto. The album launch teaching them to look beyond dance, music and knowing peo- the arena of dance and music.The nonprofit organization based in took place on Sunday April 26th books and embrace other’s per- ple from different places. It was event enthralled the audience with New York. In 2006 Chinese artists at 6:00 PM. The al- so natural for me fascinating and breathtaking cul- from around the globe came to- bum launch was from learning and tural dance performances by the gether to form the Shen Yun. Their assisted with a live speaking them to Shen Yun artists depicting Chi- mission was to revive authentic concert, a med- singing in them. nese culture at its best. Chinese culture. Every year, they ley of her most People here in To- Each dance act performed was create an all-new Production and melodic music ronto are from ev- unique and different from the pre- invite the audience to explore the ever alongwith a erywhere so I feel vious one. The performances were wonders of the culture. book launch from so much blessed comprised with varied lighting ef- her father Franky as I get to know fects and graphic projections on Dias. Both events so many cultures the screen behind. The perform- took place at the and people. I think ers blended extremely well with same time. itsextremely im- the animation on the screen. As Nandita Dias’ al- portantforpeople the storyline proceeded so did the bum of original to focus on in ac- graphics on the stage behind. For compositions in cepting other cul- example, at the back end of the various languages tures and getting stage was a raised platform and marks an adven- them interested. performers were either appearing turous diversion To my fans, find or doing their disappearing acts from her estab- what interests you seamlessly simply by jumping By Jatin Naik lished jazz roots. and what you are Featuring pop good at with all and rock songs, your heart, go for two overarching it, just do it!””. themes emerge As said earlier, from her music: Nandita’s perfor- the inevitable quest to find ful- spectives. What better place to mance on April 26th was a joint To Advertise Please fillment in human relationships immerse ourselves in multiple endeavor with her father, Franky and an unending invitation to cultures than Canada? Nandita Dias. Franky launched his book, pass on a better world to the is a prime example of this; she “Buddha in Rush Hour” which Contact: next generation. “Let Us Lose is proficient in Spanish, French is about finding serenity in times Track of Time” reflects her and Portuguese, which she of stress. He is also the co-writ- Indo-Canadian upbringing, en- learned here, in Toronto. She is er of Nandita’s music and the riched by the many cultures in currently completing her Mas- author of “The Taste of Water” Ph: 905-568-9696 which she has immersed herself. ters of Arts at the Ontario Insti- a literary novel. Living, travelling, studying, and tute for Studies in Education. By Jatin Naik teaching in multiple continents In an interview with our cor-

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An official statement said for a shorter, more Modi called for quick adoption of a comprehensive de- multi-pronged strategy to augment cision-making pro- the country’s irrigation network, ask- cess which could ing officials to treat the challenge of deliver quick results below-normal rainfall as an opportu- for the farmers, the nity and seeking an intensive short- statement said. term effort to boost creation of ponds The prime minister, across the country. while reviewing “The prime minister noted that fall- the preparations for ing ground-water levels in some the Pradhan Mantri states made it essential to bring about Krishi Sinchai Yojana, said expan- universities should be involved in an urgent shift in cropping-patterns. sion of irrigation has to be linked irrigation-policy planning and irriga- s the first Interna- sity. The other record was He called for focus on maize, and with a comprehensive evaluation of tion plans need to be worked out at Ational Day of Yoga for the largest number initiatives in value addition in maize, cropping patterns across states, as the district level, which young civil was celebrated across the of nationalities at a yoga to make it more attractive for farm- well as a judicious mix of modern services officers should be asked world on Sunday amid a event. Volunteers and in- ers,” the statement said. Chairing and micro irrigation systems such as to devise. The meeting was also at- fanfare India set up two vitees from 84 different a meeting of top officials from the drip and sprinkler irrigation. tended by Water Resources Minister Guinness World Records countries took part in it. agriculture, water resources, rural He also said a thorough study should Uma Bharati, Rural Development with 35,985 people par- A two-member team from development and finance ministries, be made of various traditional irriga- Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh ticipating in performing London on behalf of Guin- besides NITI Aayog and the PMO, tion methods across the country. and Minister of State for Agriculture asanas at a single venue in ness World Records was Modi sought a relook at the adminis- Modi said young researchers from Sanjeev Balyan. Rajpath and 84 nationali- in Delhi to oversee the ar- ties joining in the official rangements. The data was observation of the day. audited by Ernest Young. Reports said the Rajpath The day was named by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard Rescues event broke the previous United Nations following record of a gathering of a proposal pitched by In- 29,973 people, held by dian Prime Minister Nar- 20 Crew Members of MV Jindal Kamakshi Gwaliors Jiwaji Univer- endra Modi. t about 11:00 PM on the Coast Guard Chetak A21 June 15 an Indian helicopter launched from flagged, container vessel Mumbai. A second Naval “Jindal Kamakshi” sent Seaking Helicopter was NRI deposits in out a distress alert. The launched at 8.45 AM. vessel was on passage MV Jindal Kamakshi is Kerala banks cross from Mundra to Kochi currently at anchor and with 20 crew members abandoned. Throughout onboard. The merchant the rescue by the heli- Rs.1 lakh crore vessel was about 100 km copter, INS Mumbai was from the Mumbai harbour continuously present in and reported that it was close vicinity on MV Jin- tilting to one side by 20 dal Kamakshi to provid- degrees. Bad weather fur- not required, the helicop- by ships, the Seaking he- ed necessary support. In ther aggravated the situ- ter returned to Mumbai. licopter was once again addition to INS Mumbai, ation and the ship there- In order to respond to any launched at 7.10 A.M. in Indian Coast Guardalso fore closed the shore and emergency the guided the morning in poor and diverted one Offshore Pa- anchored about 25 Km missile destroyer INS adverse weather condi- trol Vessel ICGS Samrat, West of Vasai creek. The Mumbai was brought to tions and the skilled crew which is also in thevicin- distress was received by immediate readiness and commenced rescue opera- ity of MV Jindal Kamak- Coast Guard Maritime sailed out at 2.00 A.M. in tions at 7.45 A.M. Indian shi. MRCC (MBI) also Rescue Coordination Cen- the morning. The ship ar- Coast Guard being Na- coordinated with other tre (MRCC Mumbai). rived at the scene at about tional Maritime Search merchant vessels in the vi- hiruvananthapuram, the Federal Bank con- 07:30 AM. and Rescue Coordinating Deposits of non-res- sidered separately. The Despite heavy winds,rain, cinity i.e. MV SCI, Sam- T pitch dark night and poor By 6.15 A.M. on 22 Jun Authority (NMSARCA), udra Prabha, MV Seamac idents (NRs) in Kerala latest study report of S. 15, the condition had launched Chetak heli- banks have crossed Rs.1 Irudayarajan said that 90 visibility, Indian Navy 1 and MV Kamat to render immediately launched worsened due to strong copters from Daman and assistance to the vessel. lakh crore in the last fiscal, percent of Kerala’s 23.63 winds, heavy rains and Mumbai. said a State Level Bankers lakh diaspora is work- a Seaking Helicopter at Captain and crew have 12.45 A.M. on 22 June dangerously high waves. 19 Indian crew of the ves- expressed their gratitude Committee (SLBC) report ing in Middle-East coun- Since the situation on- sel were winched up by released here on Monday. tries, of which United 15. The helicopter went for the prompt response of overhead the vessel and board the Merchant Vessel the Seaking Helicopter the Navy and Indian Coast NR deposits in Kerala Arab Emirates accounts had worsened, the Master and brought to safety to banks have been grow- for 38.7 percent, fol- carried out a visual assess- Guard in carrying out a ment and when captain of requested for assistance INS Shikra, the Indian daring rescue in most dif- ing over the years. From lowed by Saudi Arabia in evacuating the crew. helicopter base at Colaba. Rs.66,190 crore in March at 25.2 percent. The ex- the vessel intimated that ficult weather conditions. immediate assistance was As the weather conditions The Master of the strand- 2013, these climbed to change rate of US dol- were unsuitable for rescue ed ship was rescued by Rs.93,883 crore by March lar to Indian rupee was 31, 2014, and further to Rs.54.28 on March 31, Rs.1,09,603 crore in the 2013, Rs.60.05 on March West Bengal sanitation project wins UN award last fiscal, the report said. 31, 2014, and Rs.62.33 Kerala’s State Bank of on March 31, 2015. The project in West Bengal’s Na- Administration and Development Travancore (SBT) was SLBC report points out Adia district for improving Management of the UN Depart- leading with deposits of that the total number of heath by providing sanitary toilets ment of Economic and Social Af- Rs.26,613 crore by the branches of all banks in and promoting their use has won a fairs (UNDESA) is to be given in state’s immigrants, fol- Kerala stands at 5,984 first place UN award for innova- Medellin, Colombia, on Thursday lowed closely by Fed- and 8,477 ATMs. Total tive public services. at a UN Public Service Forum. eral Bank with Rs.23,214 bank deposits in Kerala Announcing the award to the “The awards highlight many inno- crore. The State Bank of in the last fiscal stood Sabar Shouchagar -- “Toilets for vations that help to provide better India has a total NR de- at Rs.3,19,890 crore, up All” -- project, the UN department services to citizens everywhere in posit of Rs.14,456 crore. from Rs.2,79,655 crore administering the awards said on the world and improve people’s One interesting aspect of in March 2014, while Monday that it “is a unique model lives,” said Wu Hongbo, Under- non-resident deposits is the total advances ex- developed to generate awareness, Secretary-General of the UN De- that NR deposits in all 21 tended by these banks improve access to sanitary toi- partment of Economic and Social nationalised banks in the grew from Rs.1,92,010 lets, and bring substantial health Affairs (UNDESA). “It provides state add up to Rs.23,203 crore in March 2014 to improvement through improved ioural changes leading to more use of an international platform to show- crore, less than such de- Rs.2,18,706 crore in the sanitation”. The project increased the constructed toilets, it added. The case some of the best examples of ef- posits with the SBT and last fiscal. awareness and brought about behav- award from the Division for Public fective public governance.” Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 9 HEALTH New method Protein found to aid heart function to rejuvenate in old age protein called vincu- Cammarato said. The skin without Alin helps in sustaining new findings about the the performance of cardiac role of vinculin could muscle cells as we grow old, pave the way to treat- side effect new research says. ments that extend the Human heart makes precious lives of patients af- few new cells but manages to flicted by heart failure. generate billions of life-sus- The protein’s presence taining beats as it grows old. in organisms of vari- “The heart is an amazingly re- ous physiologic com- silient organ but one that gen- plexity is a sure sign of erally doesn’t regenerate and its conservation among its ability to pump invariably species and its evolu- declines with age,” said An- tionary importance. In vinculin in the cell junctions. appears to be at the heart of thony Cammarato, co-princi- an initial set of experiments, That pattern allows vinculin a natural defence mechanism pal investigator and an assis- researchers analyzed levels of to boost transmission of me- that reinforces the aging heart tant professor of medicine and vinculin in the heart muscle chanical force from cell to cell and helps it better sense physiology at Johns Hopkins of adult and aging fruit flies, cell and enhance overall heart and respond to age-related University School of Medi- rats and monkeys. In all three, contraction. changes,” said senior author cine. “Our findings reveal that vinculin levels rose steadily “Encircling the cell like a rub- Adam Engler, associate pro- vinculin fuels beneficial struc- with age. Next, researchers ber band, vinculin appears fessor of bioengineering at tural and physiologic changes analyzed biopsies from rat to keep its interior impec- University of California, San in aging heart cells, and it can hearts. Compared with cardiac cably arranged and in do- Diego. new non-invasive method for be an important therapeutic cells obtained from younger ing so ensures that form and The study appeared in the Askin rejuvenation may have less target to slow down the heart rats, tissue from old animals performance remain intact,” journal Science Translational unintended side effects such as scar- muscle’s inevitable demise,” showed notable clustering of Cammarato said. “Vinculin Medicine. ring and altered pigmentation than conventional methods. Treatment with pulsed electric fields -- a Shisha smoking noninvasive procedure that does not in- Rough socio-economic milieu volve the generation of heat - removed increases during skin cells in an animal model without af- fecting the supporting extracellular ma- causes premature ageing trix, eventually leading to renewal of the Ramadan in UAE People who live in neighbourhoods DNA replication and cell division to Shisha smok- skin surface. “We showed that non-ther- ing increases mal pulsed electric field or PEF treat- with high crime, noise and vandal- proceed normally. “Telomere short- ism are biologically more than a ening can be accelerated with expo- during the ment can reset skin metabolism, leading holy month to skin rejuvenation,” said lead author decade older than those who do sure to biological or psychological not, new study says. stresses such as cancer, anxiety and of Ramadan Alexander Golberg of the MGH Center in the United for Engineering in Medicine, US. Living in disadvantaged neighbour- depression,” Park said. The team hoods has an unfavourable impact examined telomere length in white Arab Emir- The current therapies aimed at skin re- ates (UAE) juvenation that affect all exposed tissue on mental and physical health. blood cells of 2,902 Dutch individu- “Our team ex- als and deter- with non- can change skin’s structure and func- amined whether mined the quality smokers also tion. Even approaches that directly tar- these environ- of the neighbour- tending to get skin cells can have undesired effects ments also have a hoods in which pick up the habit, an expert said on Sunday. including scarring and discoloration. direct impact on they resided us- “We spend more time in the lively atmosphere Long used in food preservation for its cellular health,” ing measures of of restaurants. As a result, a marked increase in ability to kill bacteria, PEF causes the said Mijung Park, perceived neigh- tobacco consumption occurs due to shisha smok- formation of tiny pores in the outer assistant profes- bourhood disor- ing,” Khaleej Times quoted UAE-based Indian membranes of cells. The team first de- sor, University of der, fear of crime doctor Sunil Sheshadri who works at Abu Dha- termined the optimal strength, duration Pittsburgh School and noise. The bi’s NMC Healthcare. “Non-smokers too admit and number of PEF pulses required to of Nursing. “We telomeres of peo- to indulging in post-meal shishas as part of the induce the formation of collagen in the found that, indeed, biological age- ple reporting poor neighbourhood tradition of gathering with friends and family skin of healthy young rats. Within peri- ing processes could be influenced quality were significantly shorter until the early hours.” Warning of ill-effects of ods of up to two months after treatment, by socioeconomic conditions,” park than telomeres of those who did not. smoking sheesha, Joseph Kurian, head of car- PEF-induced changes in skin thickness, added. “The differences in telomere length diology at Abu Dhabi’s Lifeline Hospital, said: blood supply, and collagen density had The team focused on telomeres, between the two groups were com- “One session of shisha is equivalent to smoking returned to the pre-treatment charac- which are stretches of DNA at the parable to 12 years in chronological about one packet of cigarettes (20 sticks) and teristics of healthy young skin. “Our ends of chromosomes that often are age,” Park said. should not be taken lightly.” “It has a drastic ef- results show that the procedure is safe, compared to caps on shoelaces be- “It’s possible that their cells are fect on health as it aggravates cardiac problems does not lead to scarring and increases cause they protect the DNA strands chronically activated in response and worsens blood pressure,” Kurian added. Ac- skin metabolism and cell proliferation,” from damage. to psychological and physiological cording to official reports, at least 26 men are said Martin Yarmush, director of the Telomeres get trimmed each time the stresses created by disadvantaged killed each week in the UAE due to tobacco use. MGH Center for Engineering in Medi- cell divides because they are not fully socioeconomic, political and emo- Besides these men, who make up 13 per cent of cine. The study appeared online in the copied by enzyme mechanisms, and tional circumstances,” Park said. the smokers’ population, 2.1 percent of women journal Scientific Reports. it is thought that aging occurs when The findings were published online smokers or one woman on average is killed due the telomeres become too short for today in PLOS One. to tobacco every week. Incorporate yoga to reduce non-communicable diseases: WHO he World Health Organisation Poonam Khetrapal Singh said. practices that contributes to health T(WHO) on Friday urged peo- She said that the United Nation’s de- and wellness of the people, she said ple across the world to incorporate cisions to observe June 21 as the In- that Yoga was one of the finest tradi- yoga in their daily life. ternational Yoga Day is a recognition tional therapeutic system. “Yoga is It said that such a practice will re- of this ancient Indian practice which believed to offer means for actuali- duce the risk of non-communicable has become global. “The day will sation of human potential to perfec- diseases including heart disease, dia- rightly put the spotlight on physical tion through its three-dimensional betes and respiratory diseases. “Yoga exercise, much needed in today’s approach to health - physical, men- can be practiced anywhere by people world when sedentary lifestyle is be- tal and spiritual. Yoga is very much of all age groups, irrespective of their coming a leading cause of illness,” relevant even today - as it is both socio-economic status. It fits in very she said in a statement issued on Fri- a physical activity and an effec- well with the healthy lifestyle that day prior to the International Yoga tive way of managing stress,” said WHO has been strongly advocating Day. Singh, adding that the world was for, throughout the life cycle - from Emphasising that the Southeast Asia fortunate that such traditional medi- childhood to healthy ageing,” WHO’s region had a long history and rich cal practices have survived over the Southeast Asian regional director heritage in traditional medicines and centuries. 10 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015 HEALTH Genes decide how many ‘Fasting’ diet can help you hours you sleep stay sharp and slim ost of us need seven to eight hours promote wakefulness. Previous research f you find it hard to stick to strict body,” Longo said. The diet slashed the in- Mof sleep a night to function well, has shown that Cyclin A is expressed in Ifasting, don’t worry. Following for dividual’s caloric intake down to 34 to 54 but some people just five days in three months a diet that percent of normal, with a specific compo- seem to need a lot mimics fasting can help you lose fat, get sition of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and less sleep. The dif- smarter and live longer, says a study. micronutrients. It decreased amounts of ference is largely The three-tiered study on periodic fast- the hormone IGFBP-I, which is required due to genetic vari- ing’s effects -- testing yeast, mice and hu- during development to grow, but it is a ability, new re- mans -- was published in the journal Cell promoter of ageing and has been linked search says. Metabolism. Cycles of a four-day low- to cancer susceptibility. It also increased The researchers re- calorie diet that mimics fasting (FMD) cut the amount of the hormone IGFBP and port that two genes visceral belly fat and elevated the number reduced biomarkers/risk factors linked to are required for of progenitor and diabetes and car- normal slumber in stem cells in sev- diovascular dis- fly models of sleep: eral organs of old ease, including taranis and Cyclin- mice -- including glucose, trunk fat dependent kinase the brain, where 1 (Cdk1). “Our re- and C-reactive search elucidates it boosted neural protein without a new molecular regeneration and negatively affect- pathway and a novel brain area that plays a small number of neurons including a improved learning ing muscle and a role in controlling how long we sleep,” cluster of seven neurons on each side of and memory. A pi- bone mass. “It’s said senior study author Kyunghee Koh, the brain. Koh and colleagues showed that lot study in humans about reprogram- assistant professor of Neuroscience at the these neurons are located in an area of the found evidence that ming the body so US’s Thomas Jefferson University. “There fly brain that corresponds with the human the mouse study it enters a slower is a lot we do not understand about sleep, hypothalamus - one of the sleep centres of was applicable to ageing mode, but especially when it comes to the protein the human brain. humans. also rejuvenating machinery that initiates the process on the They saw a reduction of overall sleep when In the pilot human it through stem cellular level.” Taranis was knocked down only in these trial, three cycles of cell-based regen- The researchers examined thousands of 14 neurons and when these same neurons a similar diet given to 19 participants once eration.” mutant fly lines and found a mutant, called are activated. a month for five days decreased risk fac- For 25 days a month, study participants Taranis, which slept a lot less than normal “We think this may be an arousal centre in tors and biomarkers for ageing, diabetes, went back to their regular eating habits flies. the fly brain that Taranis helps inhibit dur- cardiovascular disease and cancer with no -- good or bad -- once they finished the The researchers tracked how taranis inter- ing sleep.” Although the taranis protein has major adverse side effects, said study au- treatment. They were not asked to change acted with other proteins and saw that tara- a human cousin, called the Trip-Br family thor Valter Longo, professor at University their diet and still saw positive changes, nis bound to a known sleep regulator pro- of transcriptional regulators, it is yet un- of Southern California Davis School of the study said. tein called Cyclin A. Their data suggests clear whether a similar system is at play Gerontology in the US. “Strict fasting is Longo believes that for most normal peo- that Taranis and Cyclin A create a molecu- in humans. hard for people to stick to and it can also ple, the FMD can be done every three to lar machine that inactivates Cdk1, whose The study was published online in the jour- be dangerous, so we developed a complex six months, depending on the abdominal normal function is to suppress sleep and nal Current Biology. diet that triggers the same effects in the circumference and health status. Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com March 06, 201511 GLOBAL JAPANESE BULLET Greek debt deal possible TRAIN’S 7-MINUTE SCRUB GOES VIRAL this week: Eurogroup video showing the fast and meticulous cleaning process of AJapan’s Shinkansen bullet train, has gone viral on the in- president ternet with over 2.5 million views in the last few weeks. The video, titled “7-Minute Miracle,” is shot by New York-based urogroup Presi- agreement later journalist Charli James and was posted by the Japanese govern- Edent Jeroen Dijs- this week, us- ment on its YouTube account. It has registered over 2,651,000 selbloem has said the ing the Greek views till Monday, and become the most-viewed video on the ac- new proposals from proposals as count, EFE news agency reported. Although it was uploaded mid- the Greek government basis for that,” January, the video started grabbing attention only between the end which came in early Xinhua quoted of May and middle of June, according to YouTube data. on Monday were “a Dijsselbloem as The video, a little longer than a minute and a half, shows the positive step” in the saying. He said painstaking process of cleaning the high speed Japanese train in process and that it was if all goes well seven minutes. possible to reach a deal the Eurogroup within the week. will have another “New proposal from meeting later this provide political basis debt talks. Talks over the Greek government week to hear the final for future negotiations. Greek debt issue have came in this morning outcome of the Greek European Commission been in deadlock for five which we welcomed to- authorities. Vice President Valdis months. The European day, which was seen as a “As I said, it’s a welcome Dombrovskis confirmed Commission, the Inter- positive step in the pro- step, and we consider it there’ll be another Euro- national Monatary Fund cess,” Dijsselbloem said a positive direction, so group this week through (IMF) and the European in a press conference I think it’s also an op- his twitter. “Greece pro- Central Bank (ECB) after a short Eurogroup portunity to get this deal posals a welcome step are unwilling to unlock meeting in Brussels. later this week,” Dijs- but more work together the final 7.2 billion eu- “The Eurogroup has selbloem added. “We with institutions needed. ros (USD 8.2 billion) urged the institutions to looked at the proposals Eurogroup to reconvene tranche of bailout funds work closely together very quickly, it’s a good this week. We need a until Greece agrees to with the Greek authori- basis for work, work so deal in coming days,” economic reforms. ties to start immediately have to be done on clari- he said in his Twitter On June 30, the exten- The operators clean up every seat - taking only 12 seconds to com- to go into the proposals, fying things and specify feed. sion of Greece’s second plete a row - check for forgotten baggage, sweep the floor and put getting all the specifics things, and check the Monday was widely bailout expires. Without the seats back in position, among other tasks. Some 155 million and doing the calcula- overall consistency,” seen as a decisive day a deal by then Athens commuters take the Shinkansen every year and more than 400,000 tions on them ... and said European Commis- for Greece to avoid de- may not cover a 1.5- daily. The average delay of these highly efficient trains is 54 sec- all of these with a view sioner for Economic and fault. The crucial Eu- billion-euro loan install- onds, according to data of the Central Japan Railway Company. if possible to reach an Financial Affairs Pierre rogroup meeting may ment payment to the Moscovici. Moscovici be the last opportunity IMF due by the same also noted that the eve- for Greece and its in- day. The country will Ticket Packages For The 40th Toronto ning European Union ternational creditors to risk a default and exit International Film Festivalon Sale July 29 summit was expected to bridge the gaps over from the Euro Zone. ORONTO — With only 78 days left able only while quantities last. Tuntil the 2015 Toronto International The 40th Toronto International Film Film Festival® kicks off, film lovers can Festival runs from September 10 to 20, start planning their Festival experience 2015. with a variety of ticket-buying options Screening venues are confirmed as fol- tailored to suit any Festivalgoer’s sched- lows: ule and cinematic taste. 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Robonaut 2 is the BC’s political editor has claimed that Prime first robot inside a human space Minister David Cameron while campaigning for B vehicle operating without a cage the May 7 general elections had threatened to “close and first to work with human- down” the or- rated tools in space. ganisation. Robonaut 2 was selected as the C a m e r o n ’s NASA Government Invention of Conservative the Year for 2014. It was chosen Party’s war after a challenging review by the with BBC NASA selection committee that went up a evaluated the robot in the areas of notch when Aerospace Significance, Industry the premier Significance, Humanitarian Sig- made the in- nificance, Technology Readiness cendiary com- Level, NASA Use, Industry Use ments to jour- and Creativity. nalists while Astronauts are testing to see if Ro- travelling on bonaut 2 - which looks like a cross his “battle between C-3PO and the Michelin bus” ahead Man - could be used to perform of the gen- medical tasks in space, guided by eral elections, doctors on the Earth, Quartz re- simple, repetitive, or especially joined the crew bound for the ISS. in which his ported. dangerous tasks on places such as Astronauts on the ISS have been party won a The Robonaut, which can appar- the International Space Station,” testing how the Robonaut per- majority seat ently take selfies, was built by NASA said on its website. NASA’s forms in minimal gravity. in the House NASA and General Motors to per- Robonaut programme dates back NASA says its aim with the Robo- of Commons, form tasks on the space station, as to 1997, when scientists believed naut is to free up astronauts from the Telegraph well as in the automotive industry. they would be able to test a robot doing repetitive tasks, to give them reported on “One advantage of a humanoid de- in space by 2005. Their dream was more time to spend on research Monday. sign is that Robonaut can take over realised in 2011, when Robonaut 2 and critical work on the ISS. BBC’s politi- cal editor Nick Robinson said he was unsure Pope begs forgiveness for medieval whether the prime minis- ter was mak- persecution of Waldensians ing a “joke or ope Francis on was excommuni- a threat” - but PMonday asked cated and his fol- claimed it was forgiveness for the lowers branded as seen as “yet Catholic Church’s heretics during the another bit of “un-Christian and Middle Ages. pressure” by BBC employees. The editor said that while even inhuman atti- Waldo, a clothier travelling on the bus, Cameron “rubbished” a BBC sto- tudes and behaviour” from Lyon, gave ry where the news organisation had claimed the prime towards the evan- up his wealth to minister telling former Liberal Democrats leader Nick gelical Waldensian spread a Gospel Clegg that the Conservatives would not win a majority, church in Italy during of simplicity and adding, “I’m going to close them (BBC) down after the the Middle Ages. poverty, strongly election.” “On behalf of the condemning of Pa- “What really matters is the impact it has on other people. Catholic Church I ask pal excesses and Some people on the bus regarded it funny but they gen- forgiveness for the un- Catholic dogmas. erally did not work for the BBC,” Robinson told The Christian, and even in- There are around human, attitudes and Guardian. “The people who did [work for BBC] regard- temple in Turin city, an us,” he added. The small 45,000 Walden- behaviour we have had ed it as yet another bit of pressure and a sort of sense of important business and Waldensian church’s sians worldwide today, against you,” he said dur- ‘do not forget who is the boss here’.” cultural centre in north- founder and leader, a most of whom are in ing the first-ever papal Senior Conservative figures had earlier accused BBC of ern Italy. “In the name of 12th-century French Italy, Argentina and Uru- visit to the Waldensian being biased in its election coverage. Lord Jesus Christ, forgive merchant Peter Waldo, guay. NEW BEGINNINGS his day marks a new be- tal ball to predict the future. thought provoking articles and whole stair- Tginning, journey of a thou- However, we look forward to news both local and global. 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We do not have a crys- -Martin Luther King, Jr. portunity to contribute articles Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com March 20, 201513 BUSINESS Samsung announces Getting a tax break for summer electronics festival childcare costs s the end of the school to $250), as well as restric- must include a signifi- travel, and accommodation Ayear draws closer, tions on the total amount of cant amount of qualifying do not qualify for either and with it the start of two child care expenses which physical activities or, in the of the credits and must be months of summer holi- may be deducted in a year. case of a program, camp, or subtracted from the total days, families who don’t However, those overall an- membership in which par- fee paid. As well, the cost have a stayathome parent nual limits, which range ticipants can choose from a of equipment purchased (and likely some who do) from $4,000 to $10,000, variety of activities, more by parents from thirdparty must start thinking about depending on the age and than 50% of those activities suppliers is not a qualify- how to keep the kids super- health of the child, with an must include a significant ing cost for purpose of the vised and busy throughout overall cap of twothirds of amount of eligible activi- credits. Where the same the summer months. There the parent’s income for the ties or more than 50% of expenditure will qualify is no shortage of options— year, are higher than those the available program time for both the child care ex- at this time of year, adver- available under any other must be devoted to eligible pense deduction and the The Indian arm of Samsung Electronics, tisements for summer ac- credit program available to activities. Children’s Arts Children’s Fitness or Arts Samsung Electronics India. “Samsung Blue tivities and summer camps help offset the cost of chil- Tax Credit Parents whose Tax Credit, the Canada on Friday announced Fest will bring Indi- abound—but nearly all dren’s activity programs. children’s interests run to Revenue Agency requires the launch of Sam- an consumers closer the available options have Children’s fitness tax credit less athletic pursuits, like that the parent first claim sung Blue Fest, a con- to purchasing their one thing in common, and Parents can also claim the art, music, theatre, or writ- that amount as a child care sumer promotion ini- favourite Samsung that’s a price tag. Some Children’s Fitness Tax ing can claim the Chil- expense. Any part of the tiative, as it clinched product. With 2,100 the title of becoming exclusive stores in In- choices, like day camps Credit for activities or dren’s Arts Tax Credit. It expenditure which is not the biggest chain of dia, this is testament to provided by the local recre- camps which involve a provides a nonrefundable claimed as a child care ex- single brand retail our commitment to the ation authority can be rela- minimum degree of physi- 15% tax credit on up to pense (perhaps because the stores in the country. market and our endea- tively inexpensive, while cal activity. Parents are $500 in eligible expenses maximum limit for such “As we complete 20 vour to provide the In- the cost of others, like sum- entitled to claim a nonre- per child per year. Eligi- expense claim has been years in India, Sam- dian consumer a better merlong residential camps fundable credit (meaning bility criteria Where the reached) can be claimed sung Electronics has life,” he added. or elitelevel sports or arts that the credit reduces tax credit claimed is for the for the Children’s Fitness emerged as the most The fest, which will camps, can run into the otherwise payable, but can- Children’s Arts amount the or Arts Tax Credit, as long preferred brand for start on June 20, will thousands of dollars. not create or increase a tax program requirements are, as the usual requirements Indian consumers see Samsung offers There is however, some refund) equal to 15% of of course, different. To be for the particular credit are across product catego- nine days of different help available from the the first $1,000 in quali- eligible for the Arts credit, met. Additional reference ries,” said H.C. 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Microsoft Edge cost of obtaining summer only in respect of fees paid terpersonal skills; or The corresponding infor- veal the price. is the all-new Windows 10 child care but the criteria for children who are under ● Provide enrichment or mation for the Arts Tax The long-awaited version browser built to give users imposed and the amounts the age of 16 at the begin- tutoring in academic sub- Credit is available at www. will be available begin- a better web experience which may be claimed ning of the year. The other jects. craarc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/ ning July 29 in 190 markets as it allows users to write are different for each one. criteria are as follows: Claiming either the Arts tpcs/ncmtx/rtrn/cmpltng/ globally as a free upgrade directly on webpages and Child care expense deduc- ● The program must last of Fitness credit requires ddctns/lns360390/370/ to customers running on share mark-ups with oth- tion The deduction with the for a minimum of 8 weeks, a minimum expenditure of menueng. html Windows 7 and Windows ers. Users can read online fewest restrictions is the with at least one session $100 per child per year on 8.1. The announcement as- articles free of distraction child care expense deduc- per week or, in the case of qualifying activities. Of- sumes significance as the or use the offline reading tion. It is not a credit but an children’s camps, must run ten, particularly in the case release might see Micro- feature for greater ease of expense deduction that may for 5 consecutive days; of residential camps or soft become a much bigger use. According to a release, result in significant savings ● The program or activity sports or arts camps, charg- player within a very small the tech major has used to parents in higher income must be supervised; and es are levied for such costs time. The latest operating help from more than four bracket. This amount is ● The program or activity as accommodation, travel, system not only promises million people around the deducted from the income must be suitable for chil- or food, or parents must in- new features like the Edge world to create Windows to arrive at income for tax dren. cur costs to outfit the child (a new browser in place of 10 that promises a new era purposes. There are limits Where the credit claimed with required equipment to Internet Explorer), but also of personal technology, de- imposed on the maximum is for the Children’s Fit- use at camps. Costs paid will support intra-devices signed to empower people. weekly cost of a residential ness amount, more than by parents for nonactivity camp (ranging from $100 50% of activities offered related charges, like food, By Bala Pudukkotai Vacancy Rate in Seniors’ Residences Reaches 8.1 Per Cent TTAWA: — The vacancy between two types of per cent) were above highest average rent was record- Orate for seniors’ residences spaces: standard and the national average ed in Ontario ($2,815), and the decreased over the past year, non-standard spaces. of 8.9 per cent. The lowest, in Quebec ($1,521). reaching 8.1 per cent in 2015, Standard spaces are rates in Newfound- According to the Survey, 224,962 compared to 8.7 per cent in 2014, those occupied by a land and Labrador seniors lived in the 2,794 resi- according to theSeniors’ Housing resident paying mar- (8.5 per cent), Al- dences surveyed. Across the Report – Canada Highlights re- ket rent and who does berta (8.1 per cent), country, there were 224,342 leased by Canada Mortgage and not receive 1.5 or more Nova Scotia (7.9 per spaces in these residences, with Housing Corporation. hours of care per day. cent) and Québec (7.3 the vast majority (73.8 per cent) “As was the case in 2014, the A non-standard space per cent) were below being standard spaces. As Cana- increase in the total number of is one in which the the national average. da’s authority on housing, CMHC spaces for seniors in 2015 was residents are receiv- Across the country, contributes to the stability of the slightly outpaced by an increase ing at least 1.5 hours the average rent for housing market and financial sys- in the total number of residents,” of care per day, spaces bachelor units and tem, provides support for Cana- said Bob Dugan, Chief Econo- being used for respite private rooms, where dians in housing need, and offers low of 4.6 per cent in Manitoba. mist at CMHC. “This led to a de- and non-market spaces. Vacancy at least one meal is included in objective housing research and The vacancy rates for standard crease in the overall vacancy rate rates for standard spaces varied the rent, rose by 3.1 per cent, to information to Canadian govern- spaces in Saskatchewan (10.6 per in 2015.” across the country, from a high $2,107 per month in 2015, com- ments, consumers and the hous- cent) and British Columbia (9.1 Our survey makes the distinction of 12.1 per cent in Ontario to a pared to $2,043 in 2014. The ing industry. 14 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015 BOLLYWOOD Tamannaah, Tusshar B-Town celebrates ‘historical’ launch yoga book International Yoga Day for women hile most of the peo- plest form of #YogaForAll day Liberal ..will hurt them Wple are busy trying to from @SadhguruJV : Anupam Kher: Only a Nimrat Kaur: Hope #Inter- get their asanas - postures https://www.youtube.com/ person like my Grandfa- nationalDayofYoga more - right, Bollywood celebri- watch?v=KX_pnMG-4- ther (Yoga Guru) could than anything else, serves ties like Hema Malini, Juhi RE... give me the ultimate ad- as a fresh start to all who Chawla, Shilpa Shetty and Boman Irani: Seen yoga vice, “Bheegha hua aadmi haven’t been initiated into Kirron Kher are this world of wonder ! celebrating the Shekhar Kapur: Yoga “historical” In- means union. Between ternational Yoga you and your spiritual Day on Sunday. self. Between you and A few stars, in- your universal self. cluding Juhi, #InternationalDay- Shilpa and Amri- ofYoga ctors Tamannaah tribution of “a drop in an ta Rao, even took Vir Das: Today is Yoga ABhatia and Tusshar ocean” from her end, and part in various Day and Father’s Day. on Saturday launched she chose Tamannaah for yoga sessions Makes sense. The rea- Payal Gidwani Tiwari’s the launch as “she gets and urged their son you were born is book “Body Goddess the holistic feel out of fans to follow because your dad did a On her association with yoga”. them. few minutes of ‘yoga’. the author, Tamannaah Tusshar claimed his first Here’s what some Amrita Rao: Awak- said: “Payal has been experience with yoga was of the celebrities en the Yogi within... training me for the last “hell” as he couldn’t do tweeted: Happy International two and half months and any of the exercises. But Hema Malini: In- YOGA Day! @anki- I’ve experienced im- later it grew on him. ternational Yoga ta01sood mense difference in my “Yoga makes you feel Day today! I hope Sarah-Jane Dias: If body already. liberated, more confident everyone is doing at least being practised all over the baarish se nahi darta.”:) you must take a stand, let “Yoga is the only activity and calmer with a lot of some asanas as our PM has world. It’s time we practice #HappyYogaDay Sidharth it be on your head!!! HAP- which helps you not only peace of mind. It has requested! Spread the cul- what is ours, by us. #Yoga- Malhotra: #Internatioanal- PY YOGA DAY to all! physically but also men- made me really flexible ture - we need it badly! Day I’m up and about early DayofYoga Yoga should be #worldyogaday #YogaDay tally. So I’m in favour and I’ll never stop doing Kirron Kher: It’s a historic on #YogaDay Well that’s a a integral part of our daily #Yoga of doing yoga as a daily it,” he said. first! Happy #YogaDay to start! life, 2reach our true poten- Atul Kasbekar: #India actu- routine just like brushing Actor Suchitra Pillai was everyone. Practicing #Yoga Shilpa Shetty: Enjoyed a tial.Thank u @suveerbalvi ally just took international teeth.” also present. has intense benefits for the great Yoga session under for ur guidance. Paresh ownership of #Yoga About Author Payal said her The book was released on body, mind and the soul. the sky with 10000 people Rawal: Glimpse of #Yo- Time and Well done I say. book - which contains the occasion of the Inter- a foreword by actress national Yoga Day to be Juhi Chawla: Let us Cel- joining me in doing the asa- gaDay preparation...from Take a bow @narendra- Sridevi - was a small con- observed on Sunday. ebrate #Yogaday by doing nas. What a historic day. all over the world..Not for modi “Namaskar” - the sim- Happy international yoga Deshi Thag and #Adarsh- Supporting a good cause Akshay Kumar cherishes working makes Aditi Rao ‘happy’ with Bollywood legends fathers, to teach their daughters to raise Star has shared screen space with their voice against marital abuse,” Aditi said in a statement. cinematic icons such as Rishi Kapoor, Manoj The short film, which also fea- tures Dalip Tahil, will go live Kumar and Shatrughan Sinha on video entertainment ndian cinema super- app #fame’s YouTube Istar Akshay Kumar is channel on Father’s a happy man these days. Day, which falls on Riding high on the box- Sunday. office success of his re- The “Murder 3” ac- cent blockbuster film tress feels the vir- “Gabbar is Back”, the tual platform will enigmatic Akshay re- give an impetus cently shared an amazing to the whole issue piece of trivia about his and reach a wider illustrious film career. audience. The megastar recalled “The internet is a having worked in a high huge medium and percentage of films in #fame and Lakme which he shared screen- School Of Style have space with a number done a great job by us- of Bollywood legends. ing this platform for such Oddly enough, the only an important cause. I’m re- in “Welcome” and Rishi and Dharam-ji, I cherish exception to the rule was ally happy that I could be a Kapoor in “Namastey the experiences.” his father-in-law and yes- part of it to create awareness and London” and “Housefull Akshay Kumar’s gritty teryear superstar, Rajesh make a difference,” she added. 2”. In addition, Akshay drama Brothers is releas- Khanna. In the clip, Dalip will be seen giving ad- has also shared screen ing on August 14 2015 Over the years, Akshay vice to his daughter on taking a stand time with the legendary and tells the story of the has worked with Bol- ctress Aditi Rao Hydari takes for the right things in life and on how Amitabh Bachchan in relationship between two lywood legends like pride in being a part of a short film he would want her husband to respect “Ek Rishta,” “Aankhen,” brothers gone awry. Ak- A Manoj Kumar, Rishi “Kanyadaan”, which not only touches and value his daughter. He will also be “Ab Tumhaare Hawale shay will be seen play- Kapoor, Amitabh Bach- upon a father-daughter relationship but encouraging his daughter to stand up Watan Saathiyo,” and ing Sidharth Malhotra’s chan, Raakhee and Ta- puts the spotlight on the issue of domes- for what is right and fight against what “Waqt-The Race Against elder brother, both of nuja. While the actor tic violence. is wrong. Time,” amongst others. whom are martial arts co-starred with Manoj The actress says she is glad to be a part Dalip feels it’s a father’s duty to em- While speaking to a not- fighters seeking vic- Kumar in the 1995 thriller of an initiative which addresses such an power girls and give them strength to ed publication recently, tory in the ring. Akshay “Maidan-E-Jung”, which “important cause”. fight against wrong things. Akshay said: “There is and Sidharth look mean also featured Dharmen- “Indian weddings are full of joy and “I believe that every girl child is pre- so much to learn from and rugged in the film’s dra, he has also worked excitement... And in all the fun and cel- cious and it’s their father’s responsi- them, and although I did trailer, which has already with Shatrughan Sinha ebration, families forget to discuss the bility to protect them and to empower not have many scenes crossed an impressive in the classic “Aan-Men more important aspects of marriage. It them against any kind of violence and with some, like Manoj-ji 4.8 million views online. is so important for parents, especially abuse,” Dalip said. at Work”, Feroz Khan Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 15 HOLLYWOOD Lindsay Lohan ‘Jurassic World’ stays first at North loves ‘fearless’ American box office Madonna niversal’s “Jurassic World” Uretained its first place at the weekend box office in the US and Canada with USD 102 million, beating out the latest Disney-Pixar animation film “Inside Out”. “Jurassic World” grossed USD 102 million this weekend with a 51 percent decline compared with the first weekend, making it the second largest second weekend gross of all-time; behind only the USD 103 million take of 2012’s Marvel’s “The Avengers”, Xinhua reported. ctress Lindsay Lo- “My style evolves from “Jurassic World” has grossed USD Ahan is a big fan of day to day and I love try- 398.2 million in just ten days of Madonna and her “fear- ing new looks. I pull out release in North America, which less” sense of style. different pieces from my represents the largest ten-day start of all time. Asked whose style she wardrobe, put them to- Opening at 3,946 locations, Pixar grossed USD 74.4 million through It is running 25.2 million and 7 admires, Lohan said: gether and see how they Studios “Inside Out” ranked sec- 17 days. percent ahead of the USD 373.1 “Madonna because she’s turn out. Currently I love ond and brought in an incredible Warner’s “San Andreas” dropped million ten-day take of former re- Madonna. She’s fear- mini dresses and fring- USD 91 million. It is Pixar’s first- 358 screens and ended up fourth cord holder “The Avengers”. less.” ing. ever debut below first place. with USD 8.2 million. It has got Among ticket sales in North Amer- When it comes to her own “Fashion gives you the All was not lost at Pixar, however, over USD 132.2 million within 24 ica this weekend, “Jurassic World” outfits, the 28-year-old freedom to express your- as “Inside Out” has far outper- days of its release. grossed an estimated USD 11.3 star loves to experiment self, life your mood and formed the predicted sales of USD Comedy film “Dope” debuted at million from IMAX locations, with different looks. She give you confidence. Ev- 60 million in tickets. Its good per- fifth place with an estimated USD which represented 11.1 percent of says her style changes ev- ery girl should have that. formance makes it Pixar’s second 6 million this weekend. It received the film’s overall weekend gross. ery day depending on her Designer or high street, it largest opening weekend, behind an “A-” rating on CinemaScore It has grossed 42 million to date mood, reports femalefirst. doesn’t matter as long as “Toy Story 3”, which made USD and 90 percent approval rate from from IMAX locations while 3D co.uk. you feel great,” she said. 110.3 million in 2010. critics on Rotten Tomatoes. grosses represented 47 percent of “Inside Out” got an “A” from mov- Rounding out the 10 most popular the film’s overall gross this week- iegoers and a 98 percent positive films in the US and Canada were end. Swift wants Gomez’s rate from critics. “Insidious Chapter 3” (USD 4.1 This dinosaur-eat-men sequel was Fox’s “Spy” was placed in a dis- million), “Pitch Perfect 2” (USD 3. on track to sell USD 981 million tant third with an estimated USD million), “Mad Max: Fury Road” blessing to work in tickets worldwide over its first 10.5 million, though it added 383 (USD 2.8 million), “Avengers: Age eight days of screening, according screens in North America. This Of Ultron” (USD 2.7 million) and with Bieber? to ticket tracking and analysis firm Melissa McCarthy-led comedy has “Tomorrowland” (USD 2 million). Rentrak. Meryl Streep makes ‘perfect odd couple’ with husband ctress Meryl Streep the house,” femalefirst. Athinks her marriage co.uk quoted Streep as to Don Gummer has saying. been so successful be- “He listens very patient- cause they are the “per- ly and then goes back to ingers Taylor Swift back and work with Jus- fect odd couple”. his work. He also loves Sand Justin Bieber are tin without first getting The “Into the Woods” me as I am, eager and reportedly desperate to her blessing. If Taylor actress has been married overactive, even at this collaborate in the studio, ever collaborated with to Gummer, a sculptor, age. but before doing so Swift Justin, it would have to be for 36 years. They have “He’s the definition of is keen on getting a per- under extraordinary con- four children together. the introverted, intro- mission of her star friend ditions,” said a source, “We’re kind of the per- spective artist. I’m very Selena Gomez, who dated reports mirror.co.uk. fect odd couple. Don is expressive and more the “Boyfriend” hitmaker Meanwhile, Gomez is a man of few words - exuberant. We comple- for four years. said to have been taking I’m the one who keeps ment each other beau- “First of all, Taylor would musical inspiration from up a constant stream of tifully that way,” she never go behind Selena’s Swift. chatter in added. Bradley Cooper goes to great ‘The Wolverine 3’ to be adapted from lengths to hide his face ‘Old Man Logan’? ctor Bradley Cooper was he third installment of the “Wolverine” film Aseen running from his car Tfranchise - “The Wolverine 3”, which is with his head down and a cap on expected to mark Hugh Jackman’s last perfor- as he attempted to avoid being mance as the clawed mutant, will reportedly be seen. He was trying so hard that based on “Old Man Logan” storyline. he had an unfortunate accident. Although details of the film are still not revealed, Cooper was trying his best to go it is believed that Jackman would bring his char- incognito as he arrived at Lon- acter into the twilight of his life via the “Old don hotspot, Chiltern Firehouse, Man Logan” storyline from the comics, reports on Friday night. aceshowbiz.com. As he tried to make a swift get- The “Old Man Logan” storyline was written by away, he accidentally ran head Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve McNiven. first into a door, reports mirror. It ran for eight issues from 2008 to 2009. co.uk. The story was set in a future where super-villains Marvel characters like the Hulk, Hawkeye, Mys- Eyewitnesses say the actor hit run the world, and nearly all of the superheroes terio and the Red Skull. “The Wolverine 3” is set for a release in 2017 his noddle really hard as he ran over the past few weeks as his have been wiped out. The only characters involved Stateside. It is expected to go into production at the doors of the restaurant. budding relationship with Irina in the story are Wolverine and Emma Frost. early next year. The star has been in the limelight Shyak blossomed. The rest of the characters are taken from other 16 www.updateweekly.com Friday, June 26, 2015

FREIDA PINTO AND CHIWETEL EJIOFOR JOIN FORCES WITH RICHARD CURTIS TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE UPCOMING GLOBAL GOALS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT campaign Freida are successfully acted upon. Goals famous. We are targeting Sir John Hegarty on stage at the Pinto, Chiwetel Ejio- Project Everyone, founded by every website and billboard, SAWA seminar to share their for alongside Rich- Richard Curtis, aims to make the every TV and radio station, ev- views on how cinema can be a ard Curtis and Sir Global Goals the most famous ery cinema, every community, powerful medium in driving so- John Hegarty, help to Goals on the planet by sharing every school and every mobile cial change. launch ‘The World’s them with 7 billion people in 7 phone network with the task The Founding Team of Project First Global Cinema days from the moment they are of carrying a simple message Everyone includes, Aviva, Get- Ad Campaign’ at the adopted. The more people that about the Goals for the 7 days ty Images, Pearson, Standard SAWA seminar. know about the Goals, the more after they are launched”. Chartered and Unilever who 24 June 2015 – In people will work to ensure One of the first members of have all helped to make the September 2015, at global leaders drive change and the team, The Global Cin- campaign possible, along with · Project Everyone, in support of the United Nations, the more young people will be ema Advertising Association, action/2015, Akshaya Patra, the United Nations, is in Cannes New York, 193 world leaders inspired to join a new genera- SAWA, unveiled plans today Bill & Melinda Gates Founda- to call upon the media com- will adopt a series of ambitious tion of Global Citizens. for the First Ever Global Cin- tion, Global Citizen, Google, munity to join leading brands, goals to end extreme poverty, Richard Curtis is today call- ema Ad Campaign. Thanks to Huffington Post, ONE, Penguin NGOs, tech, mobile and media fight inequalities and tackle cli- ing on the media community SAWA members, the ad #WE- Random House, Save the Chil- companies, to shine a spotlight mate change for everyone by in Cannes to join the Founding HAVEAPLAN will be screened dren, SAWA, UNDP, UN Foun- on the upcoming Global Goals 2030. The Global Goals cam- Team to help get the Goals to in more than 30 countries across dation, UNICEF, Universal “the most important to-do list in paign is a global collaborative everyone on the planet. He said, the world. Freida Pinto and South Africa, Virgin, Vodafone history, for people and planet”. effort to ensure that these Goals “I would love everyone to get Chiwetel Ejiofor joined Rich- Foundation, WeTransfer and · As part of the Global Goals are world famous and that they behind the mission to make the ard Curtis and creator of the ad Wikipedia. For Its First International Edition, The Mobile Film Festival Announces Partnership With The United Nations Focus On The Climate Change Topic aris: For its first interna- services company whose goal Ptional edition, the Mobile Submissions are now open till September 28, 2015 is to promote global aware- Film Festival announces part- ness by removing language nership with United Nations barriers to understanding. By focus on the Climate Change 1 Mobile 1 Minute 1 Film translating digital video from topic. festival.com. “We are very excited and alongside the United Na- any language to any language, This 11th edition will be held Since its inception, the Mo- honored to be partnering tions. BNP Paribas is a ma- Dotsub increases the reach of in Paris, France in Decem- bile Film Festival has con- with the United Nations for jor supporter of cinema in a video, therefore increasing ber 2015 to coincide with the tiniously aimed to discover, this very special and inter- France and Europe. In addi- its effectiveness and audi- Climate Change Conference support and assist directors national edition,” said Bruno tion, through its Foundation, ence engagement. Dotsub is COP21. following one simple rule: 1 Smadja, founder of Mobile BNP Paribas supports a sci- very proud to be a sponsor of For this special edition, films Mobile, 1 Minute, 1 Film. Film Festival. “We want to entific research programme the Mobile Film Festival. submitted to the Festival A total of 100 films will be give filmmakers from all focusing on climate change. ABOUT MOBILE FILM must deal with the global top- selected in competition. over the world the chance to Being the partner of this first FESTIVAL: ic “Act on Climate Change”. BNP Paribas will grant tell their story and their vi- international edition is there- Bruno Smadja created the Filmmakers from around the 30.000 € to the Grand Prix. sion on Climate Change -- all fore very significant. I hope Mobile Film Festival in 2005. world can make submissions This grant will be dedicated through the inexpensive use that, thanks to the festival, For the past 11th editions it in their original language and to the production of a film of a mobile phone. We give budding filmmakers will get has been dedicated to discov- partner Dotsub will provide within a year. the opportunity to a genera- started and that through their er, support and accompany subtitles. Films must be up- BNP Paribas Grant and all tion of creators to be part of a short films, as many people as young directors by proposing loaded directly to the Mobile other prizes - Best Actress, huge and global event to ex- possible will become aware to take part to a smart chal- Film Festival website. Dead- Best Actor, Best Screenplay, press their vision through all of climate issues” says Ber- lenge based on a unique idea line for submission is Sep- Best French Film - will be genres of films.” trand Cizeau, Head of BNP 1 Mobile, 1 Minute, 1 Film. tember 28, 2015. For more awarded by a jury of interna- “I am delighted that BNP Paribas Group Communica- Mobile Film Festival in 2014: information, including the tional filmmakers on Decem- Paribas is partnering with tions. 750 films submitted, 50 films rules of entry and to upload ber 7, 2015 in Paris with spe- the first international edition ABOUT DOTSUB: in selection, 2.7 million films go to www.mobilefilm- cial guests in attendance. of the Mobile Film Festival Dotsub is a technology and views in 3 weeks.

...Continued from Page 4 also tried out a new de- Usha: The Times maga- a conscious effort or it just Sufi music. I’ve had the vice that played like a Wii zine’s most influential peo- happened as you worked privilege of working with instrument. The two musi- ple of the world list to one with a myraid of compos- him when he was alive. Community cians wore bands on their of India’s most influential ers and music gurus? Also these days there is a hands and as they flicked people, winning innumer- Rahman: Everything starts lot we can do with Sufi mu- their wrists the laptop be- able national and interna- as contemporary music sic whether it is poetry by celebrates new... low played drums and other tional awards, named as and becomes classic later. Rumi or Baba Bulleshah. A Concert Tour to the Sony and 2014’s “The 100-Foot instruments. and a long history of musi- Moog started a while back peaceful message needs to Centre of Performing Arts, Journey”, we were treated Enthusiastic members from cal genius, what does AR and now is considered a be sent to the world. Toronto. to Rahman’s best, through- the audience joined the cho- Rahman desire at this point classic. I personally see Usha: What are your ex- The audience had plenty to out the evening. rus for a number of songs in time? music as a means of expres- pectations from the To- be enthralled and excited The female artiste for the such as “Chaiyya chaiyya,” Rahman: I’m presently sion. The musical styles are ronto show? Will you be about, at one of the greatest most part of the show was which was among a med- touring the US with my in my mind and my en- introducing any new sym- concerts ever. The variety our own Jonita Gandhi who ley of tunes that rounded band and want the whole deavor is to bring out the phonies from the upcoming of songs included hit num- sang duets with Rahman, off the evening along with tour to do very well and for emotion. films? bers not only from Tamil as well as Haricharan and “Maa tujhe salaam” and, all of us to have a satisfy- Usha: Your sufi music We have included in our set and Hindi versions, but also Sriram. Anneta Phillip, of course, “Jai Ho,” which ing musical tour. We want seems more inspired by list some of the more recent French and Punjabi as well. clad in a Kancheevaram earned him an Oscar for to enjoy it and we hope the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Is film music. We’ve also got From “Chinna chinna aasai/ silk saree, joined a dark “Slumdog Millionaire.” audience enjoys it too. that so or are there others songs that fans have been Choti si asha” to “Uyire/ glasses-wearing Rahman Here’s excerpts from the Usha: Mixing classical who have influenced your asking for awhile that I Dil se.” of the nineties to for a jazz number in perfect interview as given by the with electronic, you have music? haven’t played live. the newer numbers like this scat-singing. maestro, prior to the To- truly created a new genre Rahman: It’s true that he Usha: What legacy you year’s “O kadhal kanmani” Rahman and his drummer ronto concert: of cool world music. Was it kick started my interest in wish to leave behind? Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 17

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Half of women’s help in healthcare Avoid wearing globally is unheeded red if you want omen’s contribution to said Ana Langer, head of the Whealthcare constitutes near- Women and Health Initia- to woo client ly five percent of global GDP - tive at Harvard T. H. Chan around USD 3 trillion - but nearly School of Public Health, en who wear half of this is unpaid and unrecog- who co-led the commission. Mred clothes nised, shows a new report. “We urge the global health send out a signal The women’s distinctive contribu- community and policymak- that they are an- tion to society is under-recognised ers worldwide to embrace a gry and dominant, and undervalued -- economically, more holistic - and realistic suggests a new re- socially, politically, and culturally. - understanding of women search. The report underlines that women and health,” Langer said. cess to healthcare experienced by The colour red has are important providers as much as The commission, which brought too many women worldwide - par- a certain effect on recipients of health care, and that together leading thinkers, heads ticularly those in the most vulnerable the human brain. globally, their changing needs in of programmes, and activists from groups,” Langer said. Gender equali- For example, the both of these respects are not be- around the world, examines the ty and empowerment must be central idea of wearing a ing met. “It’s time to acknowledge complex links between biological, to the policies and interventions used red tie - known as women’s comprehensive health economic and social factors in im- to improve healthcare and to human, a “power tie” - is needs throughout their lives, and proving women’s health throughout social and economic development, related to business their productive contributions to their lives. “Women are undervalued especially in the post-2015 era, the or issuing a red health care and society as a whole, and unsupported by the systems in authors conclude. alert. “Men may as well as their similarly important which they work, and this problem The report was published in The wish to think care- certain social situations,” roles as mothers and homemakers,” is exacerbated by inequitable ac- Lancet. fully about wearing red in added Rob Barton, profes- social situations and per- sor in evolutionary anthro- haps important meetings pology who led the study. Motherhood brings lasting changes such as job interviews,” The team has previously said Diana Wiedemann shown that wearing red from Durham University. can have effects in sport, to the brain Being perceived as ag- promoting aggression and gressive or dominant may competitiveness within Canada. The study who had not experienced be an advantage in some teams and intimidating op- focused on a specific motherhood, but impaired circumstances but a dis- ponents. brain region, called learning in rats of the advantage in others, for According to professor the hippocampus, same age who experience example where teamwork Barton, they are currently which has impor- motherhood.“Hormones or trustworthiness is im- talking to organisers of tant roles in memory have a profound impact portant. When 50 male and combat sports about the and spatial ability, on our mind. Pregnancy 50 female volunteers were possibility of introducing such as navigational and motherhood are life- showed images of men in new rules on competitors skills. changing events resulting different coloured t-shirts, wearing red, to avoid the The researchers in- in marked alterations in they rated those wearing colour being used to unfair vestigated whether the psychology and physi- red as more aggressive and advantage. “Taken togeth- the different forms ology of a woman,” Galea angry than those in blue or er, the findings suggest a ooking at the effects menopause in women. of the hormone es- said. “Our results argue grey. However, while the clear association between Lof hormone therapy “Our most recent research trogens could have differ- that these factors should be male volunteers also tend- the colour red and percep- on females, researchers shows that previous moth- ent effects on rats that had taken into account when ed to consider men wear- tions of anger, possibly have found that preg- erhood alters cognition and experienced motherhood treating brain disorders in ing red as “dominant”, the related to the role of facial nancy and motherhood neuroplasticity in response once and on those who had women,” she said. female volunteers did not. reddening as a natural sign could stimulate certain to hormone therapy, dem- not. There are three forms The findings were present- “The results of the research of anger,” the authors con- permanent changes in onstrating that mother- of estrogens: estradiol, es- ed at ninth Annual Cana- may have parallels in na- cluded. the brain. hood permanently alters trone and estriol. dian Neuroscience Meet- ture and could provide in- The paper was published Hormone therapy (HT) the brain,” said researcher They found that estrone- ing in Vancouver, British sights into whether it is in the Royal Society jour- is prescribed to alleviate Liisa Galea from Univer- based HT improved learn- Columbia. advisable to wear red in nal Biology Letters. some of the symptoms of sity of British Columbia in ing in middle-aged rats Feeling like a star: ‘DID Super Moms’ winner umbai-based housewife “All the mothers in the world havi Merchant, Farah Khan and alive in your heart even after to give the auditions and even MHarpreet Khatri, win- are ‘Super Moms’, so this win Bosco-Caesar before she got marriage. I know life is very motivated me to turn dancer. ner of the second season of is for all of different after “Since childhood, I have been dance reality show “Dance them. I am marriage and very fond of dancing. You can India Dance Super Moms”, 100 percent pregnancy, but call me a born dancer. I took is “flying without wings” af- sure that my still a mother inspiration from Govinda-ji. In ter tasting victory. She asserts win is going can take time my school, I was zero in studies mothers should not kill their to motivate out from her and hero in dancing. So my win dreams after marriage. every moth- busy sched- is dedicated to my family.” A trained dancer, Harpreet er. To those, ule to live her Asked about her future plans, pipped Somya Shree from Kar- who are still dreams. There Harpreet said: “I’ve no plans nataka, Sneha Adapawar of not confident, is no age limit for future. Right now, I’m hap- Mumbai and Delhi-based Dipa- they should to achieve py with the completion of ‘DID shree Chatterjee to win the title. start fulfilling something new Super Moms’. I want to focus “It’s a beautiful feeling alto- their dreams,” in life,” she on my family. After sometime, gether. I feel like a star, and I’m added the said. I’ll decide what I’ve to do next. literally flying without wings. I mother of Harpreet had I want to become a choreogra- want to dedicate my win to ev- one and half the full support pher. Also, I’m anxious about eryone. Firstly, I want to thank year old son of her family acting. I want to choreograph my family - my husband, moth- Dakshesh. married, believes there is no age during her journey in “DID Su- for Govinda, Ranveer Singh, er-in-law and my mother,” Har- The 32-year-old, who assisted limit to fulfil dreams in life. per Moms”. “My husband was Deepika Padukone and Mad- preet told IANS. ace choreographers like Vaib- “You should keep your passion a backbone to me. He asked me huri Dixit.” Friday, June 26, 2015 www.updateweekly.com 19

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Stressed, depressed women live shorter roviding a new possible Based on research in mice and show a significant reduction Plink between the mind and worms, scientists know that in klotho with aging. “Chronic body, a study says women un- when klotho is disrupted, it pro- stress transmits risk for bad der chronic stress have signifi- motes symptoms of aging and health outcomes in aging, in- cantly lower levels of klotho, a when klotho is made more abun- cluding cardiovascular and Al- hormone that regulates aging dant, the animals live longer. zheimer’s disease,” said Dena and enhances cognition. The study included 90 high- Dubal, an assistant professor in The women with clinically sig- stress caregivers and 88 low- the UCSF department of neurol- nificant depressive symptoms stress controls, most of whom ogy. had even lower levels of klotho were in their 30s and 40s and “It will be important to figure in their blood than those who otherwise healthy. out if higher levels of klotho can were under stress but not expe- Klotho is known to decline with benefit mind and body health riencing such symptoms. age, but in this cross-sectional as we age. If so, therapeutics The study, published in Transla- study of relatively young wom- or lifestyle interventions that tional Psychiatry, is the first to en, this decline only happened increase the longevity hormone show a link between psychologi- among the high-stress women. could have a big impact on peo- cal influences and klotho. The low-stress women did not ple’s lives.” “Our results suggest that klotho, which we now know is very im- portant to health, could be a link between chronic stress and pre- mature disease and death,” said lead author Aric Prather, an as- sistant professor of psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Saris with small prints, slim borders lend slim look

orget thinking about looking fat Fand short in a sari. Go for light- weight fabrics and small prints as it will help you look slimmer, says an expert. Vineet Chhajer, director, Vineet Sarees, has shared some tips on how to look slender yet stylish in a sari: * Go for lightweight fabrics like Chiffon, Georgette and Crepe. as they stick to the body and make you look slimmer. * Opt for small prints, motifs or lighter prints as they look elegant and pretty. * Bigger or broader borders make you look short. For those who don’t want that, should go for slimmer borders or no border at all. * Go for darker shades or dark mono- chromatic colours as they make you look slimmer and make your skin colour ap- pear lighter. * Draping a sari neatly ensures that you look slimmer and conceal the not-so- perfect areas. Pinning up your sari pallu in a sleek and neat manner is also anoth- er style that gives you a slim look.