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AFTERCARE FOR KIDS 02 COVER STORY MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016

Experts emphasise that there is no one-size-fits-all model for after-school programmes. It’s not an issue of play vs. learn. But evidence suggests kids learn best when they’re allowed to play. Why aftercare doesn’t feel like a break from school

Lia Kvatum never wanted to leave. of physical activity per day. Con- It’s hard to argue with those The Washington Post A couple of weeks later, I was sidering that many schools have 20 priorities for the sake of a few sitting at a PTA meeting, hearing a minutes of recess, if they have it at more minutes of jumping rope or eeey,” my daughter’s presentation about the new pro- all, for kids who attend an after- another round of four square. after-school teacher gramme, run by AlphaBest school programme, play there takes Unless we’re not seeing the whole said. She had a sad Education, a subsidiary of Kaplan on added importance, child devel- picture. smile. “I have a letter Early Learning. At the meeting, a opment experts say. In the weeks after the PTA for you. There are representative spoke about home- Aftercare, which began as an meeting, I went to AlphaBest offi- Hsome changes happening.” work time. For those who ’t extension of day care, has evolved cials with more questions and got The letter informed me a new have homework, AlphaBest would over the past few decades into a answers that made me wonder if company would be providing provide worksheets. He also talked $20bn industry, according to the I had signed up my kid to be in a before- and aftercare beginning at about enrichment activities such as market research firm IbisWorld. corporate training video. I was told the start of the school year. Details calligraphy, cartooning and Lego Most are run by nonprofits. In addi- about InZone time, which includes would be forthcoming. robotics. I asked if there would be tion to licensing and accreditation something called TechZone, and This was our first experience any unstructured time. “Don’t requirements, these programmes is more student-directed but “facil- with an aftercare programme. We’d worry,” the representative told me. must please many masters. itated” by a “zone leader.” The chosen it because it was there, in “Not much.” “I want unstructured School officials who see them AlphaBest website promised “game our 5-year-old’s Maryland public time,” I said. as an extension of the school day play tactics and web-based sup- school and the price was within our “Me too,” said a mom behind me. may use them to try to raise test port to keep students moving.” budget. I hadn’t paid much atten- What is happening here? I won- scores. In underserved communi- Swinging on the monkey bars tion to what was going on beyond dered. What about all the ties, good after-school seemed low-rent by comparison. that. By the time I picked up our hand-wringing over the demise of programmes correlate with higher I admittedly grew up when daughter, she was usually doing recess and the importance of play? test scores and lower juvenile “keep them safe and let them just some kind of craft or running What about playtime outside of crime. Parents, most of whom pay go out and play” was a perfectly around. Occasionally, she was play- school hours? an average of $114 per week, have acceptable after-school plan for ing on an iPad, which didn’t thrill The US Department of Health their own demands, such as mak- kids. Starting when I was my me, but she always seemed happy. and Human Services recommends ing sure homework gets done and daughter’s age, I went home by She loved her teachers and almost that children have at least an hour participating in organised sports. myself. MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 COVER STORY 03

Sometimes I’d play in a nearby cess is inextricably linked to play. technology, which means the pro- especially not for anyone looking park with other kids. I explored a “Play can look like chaos to an gramme is not right for every school, for “all the horns and whistles.” creek that housed long black cray- adult,” Beresin said. “But there’s fish. And I built a bike ramp with a actually a lot of structure.” Kids run- kid named Kevin; we caught air ning around on the playground are until the sun dipped below the hori- exploring their boundaries and fig- zon. It certainly wasn’t the most uring out rules. “Ultimately, this “enriched” use of time, but was it the allows kids to think creatively and worst? In an era when people are critically,” she said. “And that’s what overscheduled, often harried and we all need to deal with the prob- overloaded with information, it can lems that life tosses our way.” be hard to know what’s right. Aftercare programmes can vary Today, spending time doing tremendously by school, so I spoke nothing in particular feels indulgent, with a couple dozen people - even antiquated. That thinking took administrators, aftercare teachers, on a new life in the 1980s as women children and parentsabout how entered the workforce en masse. their programmes work. Contemporary news accounts doc- The message to preserve play ument the rise of the latchkey kid is getting out, although unstruc- as a kind of cautionary tale: Juve- tured time can seem like an nile crime spiked, and extravagance. At Wonders, an after- mental-health experts warned school programme, kids were against the long-term effects of grabbing a snack (lettuce salad and children left to fend for themselves veggies on this day) and gearing up for long periods. Social attitudes for their hour of free time. Kids aside, there was a severe shortage headed outside to play, worked on of programs for children to attend. Legos, read books or socialised. (There still is a huge unmet need.) “We focus on the social-emo- Experts emphasise that there is tional development, and we no one-size-fits-all model for after- emphasise choice,” said Joanne school programmes, but a growing Hurt, executive director of body of research raises questions Wonders. about the emphasis on more-struc- “Choice” time options vary: tured activities. child-directed and teacher-directed It’s not an issue of play vs. learn, activities, including homework, experts said. But evidence suggests reading, Legos, STEM projects, art kids learn best when they’re projects and group games. This allowed to play. model has been fairly consistent for Too much intervention, said decades, Hurt said. Anna Beresin, a psychologist and They focus more on relation- folklorist who has been studying ships with the kids and eschew children and play for three decades, can convey to children that they are not trusted to decide how an activ- ity should go. Adults need to let go of their own agendas and, within reason, let kids express themselves. “There’s this belief that play is a nicety,” Beresin said. “But it’s crit- ical. For young children in particular, it’s how they make sense of the world around them.” The American Academy of Pedi- atrics agrees and has outlined the importance of play for healthy brain development and physical health. But play often takes a back seat to homework help and enrichment activities, particularly at schools facing increased pressure to improve academic performance. And yet, children’s academic suc- 04 CAMPUS MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 DeBakey students honoured

DeBakey High School Honor Roll students were recognised in an assembly ceremony. This awards assembly occurs at the end of each grading cycle throughout the year to recognise those that achieved ‘All A’s’ and ‘All A’s & 1 B.’ School counselors visit Education City

amad Bin Khalifa University admissions professionals to meet programmes that go beyond assist- requirements each year, which cer- (HBKU) hosted Doha Coun- and share best practices. ance with university applications. tainly helps us guide our students.” Hselors Day at the HBKU Represented at this year’s event Those in attendance discussed ways Patrick Desbarats, Head of Student Center. Held in partnership were Virginia Commonwealth Uni- counselors can prepare students for Counseling and College Placement with the Qatar campuses of univer- versity in Qatar, Weill Cornell a successful future through personal at the American School of Doha, sities across Education City, Doha Medicine-Qatar, Texas A&M Univer- and social competences assessment, added: “When I first came to Doha Conselors Day provides school coun- sity at Qatar, Carnegie Mellon as well as by providing support in six years ago, I didn’t know about selors and administrators in Qatar University in Qatar, Georgetown academic achievement and career the admissions processes of the uni- with in-depth information about the University in Qatar, Northwestern consideration. versities located in Education City, academic offerings and admissions University in Qatar, and Hamad Bin Thouraya Bouz, Assessment so I found Doha Counselors Day processes for universities located in Khalifa University, all of which offer Coordinator and Career Advisor at really helpful. It’s a great way to Education City. The event is an undergraduate degree programs at Al Maha Academy for Girls, said: share knowledge about how to help important networking opportunity Education City. The event high- “This event updates counselors on students get into the postsecondary for counselors and university lighted the value of school counseling the application process and program institutions they want to attend.” MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 COMMUNITIES 05

QNB holds ‘Diabetes at Work Day’ initiative

NB, the leading financial operations, including blood sugar, daily lives should it be detected in prominent of which is the health institution in the Middle blood pressure, and body composi- an individual. The efforts and its sector. It is notable that the Diabe- East and Africa, has tion tests for the staff by QDA cooperation with QDA to hold this tes at Work day, which was first recently organised an medical professionals, based on important event highlight its con- implemented by the QDA in 2009, Qawareness initiative which they provided the participants tinued care for the health and is a health initiative in which QDA’s known as ‘’Diabetes at Work day’’ with healthy diet and lifestyle tips wellbeing of its employees and its specialised medical team visitsvar- for the Bank’s staff in collaboration to improve their health and combat ongoing commitment to spreading ious organisations in Qatar and with Qatar Diabetes Association this disease that is a leading cause health awareness among its employ- offersa diabetes awareness program (QDA), a member of the Qatar Foun- for heart attacks, strokes, blindness, ees and in the societies across its at their premises that serves to pro- dation for Education, Science and kidney failure and amputation. international footprint. vide screeningto all employees, Community Development, at its Al- QNB’s healthcare initiative was The Diabetes at Work day is the provide awareness of the insurance Mathaf Tower building. well received by the staff and wit- latest in QNB Group’s many CSR ini- coverage available to patients and The “Diabetes At Work” day saw nessed great participation and tiatives the Group undertakes as a whether it facilitates management the organisation of several health interaction, including many inquir- socially responsible organisation as of diabetes, covers meter and strips, related activities that witnessed ies as to the nature of the disease, its part of its robust CSR programme and encourages prevention or great turnout from across the Bank’s symptoms, and its impact on their based on six main pillars, most treatment.

Commercial Bank Young Elite Savers Club launched with action-packed day of fun

ommercial Bank’s “Young badminton and mini-golf, as well Elite Savers Club”, a pio- as a cross-fit kids competition.A Cneering and innovative free dental checkup and consul- banking members club for minors, tation with a pediatrician were was launched with a day of fun also available. “Young Elite Sav- activities at the St Regis Hotel, ers Club”members receive Doha. Commercial Bank’s Young Commercial Bank’s competitive Elite Savers Club, is a first in Qatar savings rates of up to 1.50% p.a. in concept, open to new and exist- their Regular Saver account. ing customers of all nationalities Joseph Abraham, Commercial that are aged 17 or below. The club Bank CEO said: “This innovative comes with a wide range of ben- event combined family fun for our efits, VIP experiences and customers and the socially respon- privileges. Regis Hotel with a variety of enter- motor racing game, balloon twist- sible practice of encouraging kids To celebrate the club’s launch, tainment provided by the club’s ing, painting sessions, a to save for a sustainable future to Young Elite Savers and their par- partners. Amongst the host of photobooth and cupcake decorat- which Commercial Bank is deeply ents enjoyed an action-packed day activities on offer were face-paint- ing. For the more energetic, there committed to teach younger outside on the terrace at the St ing, temporary hair colouring, a was a bouncy castle, soccer zone, generations.” 06 MARKET PLACE MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 The St. Regis Doha bags two awards

he St. Regis Doha, the fin- est address in Qatar, has continued its reign of offering unparalleled luxury and excellence by Tscooping up two awards during the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards on Saturday, October 29, 2016. The Hotel picked up the Chairman’s Choice Award along with being declared the Luxury Hotel Conti- nent Winner for the Middle East, with both awards serving as recog- nition of sustained commitment to excellence in hoteliering and out- standing achievement in the international luxury hospitality industry. In addition, The St. Regis Doha was honoured to have hosted this year’s edition of the World Luxury for their finest facilities and impec- truest form,” says Anton Perold, a successful music career with var- Hotel Awards, complete with a cable overall service provided to Managing Director for the World ious jazz groups throughout New breath-taking gala ceremony with their guests on a daily basis. The Luxury Hotel Awards. Orleans and New York City. Round- more than 400 hoteliers from 50 awards will be presented to deluxe To mark the 2016 World Lux- ing out the impressive lineup of countries all in attendance. The hotels in over 60 different catego- ury Hotel Awards, The St. Regis seasoned musicians was tenor sax- Awards, now in their 10th year, ries during the ceremony, with Doha organised a truly unforgetta- ophonist and proven performer, were a celebration of legendary public vote having selected all win- ble live music experience that was Jonathan Beshay and bassist, Nori proportions with this being a ners and thereby truly reflecting the both above and beyond expecta- Naraoka. unique opportunity to savour and real recognition for their hard work tions. The leading musicians Tareq Derbas, General Manager celebrate distinguished achieve- and dedication in meeting and included acclaimed soul vocalist, of The St. Regis Doha, said: “The St. ments throughout 2016 with fellow exceeding hotel standards. “There Gregory Generet, who was joined Regis Doha has always prided itself industry peers. is no greater reward for a hotel and by Richard D Johnson, famed pian- on being the finest address in Qatar, The World Luxury Hotel Awards, its’ staff than being bestowed with ist and the Artistic Director at The and it is a wonderful honour to be a leading global organisation, is rec- a World Luxury Hotel Award, as St. Regis Doha. Meanwhile, on the recognised by the World Luxury ognised worldwide for providing voted for by their own guests. It is drums was Darrian Douglass, a Mis- Hotel Awards during this year’s luxury hotels with acknowledgment the most gratifying review in its sissippi native who has fashioned ceremony.” Rediscover holiday joy with festive collection from Nespresso

s the year-end celebrations pastry dessert which contains a one-of-a-kind gifts to enhance your approach, Nespresso is sweet apple filling delicately spiced loved ones’ coffee moments in style. Ainviting coffee aficionados with cinnamon. In this tempting The PURE collection ismade to embrace past childhood mem- Espresso, Livanto’s balance and with the finest porcelain and has ories and rediscover the holiday joy roundness is complemented with been skilfully designed so that the this festive season. Inspired by the the rich aromas of pastry, baked varying sized cups have a different rich coffee house traditions and ele- apples and a hint of cinnamon. thickness and a convex base to gance of Vienna, Nespresso is Linzer Torte ensure optimum temperature and launching three Limited Edition Nespressopays homage to the crema preservation. Perfect for the Variations coffees, each with a sweet apricot jam. Best enjoyed as popular Austrian Linzer Torte: a daily commuter, the Limited Edi- comforting and indulgent aroma an Espresso, Variations Sachertorte tasty red fruit tart topped with a tion TOUCH Travel Mug features a that is set to delight the coffee lover combines the balance and round- recognisable lattice design. This subtle but stylish black and gold in your life. ness of the Livanto Grand Cru with Espresso is a delightful marriage of design from Italian illustrator Sachertorte soft chocolate and apricot notes. Livanto’s balance and roundness Lorenzo Petrantoni. Joining the Nespresso celebrates the pop- Apfelstrudel with the taste of red fruits and much-loved REVEAL Collection is ular Austrian Sachertorte, a glazed Variations Apfelstrudel is spiced dough notes. This year’s Les a set of two crystal Lungo tasting chocolate cake with a thin layer of inspired by the classic layered puff Collections range is full of glasses. MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 FASHION 07

Turkish Designer Ozlem Suer acknowledging the applause of Made with the crowd during the Wedding by Shangri-La Exclusive Fashion Show at Shangri-La Hotel Doha threads of recently. Pic by Kammutty VP romance

Irfan Bukhari spirit and glory, in her collection and make the brand more popular. her deigns had mainly three lines The Peninsula three main themes stood out: Royal We also want to expand to the GCC including evening wear, ready-to- romantic, Hollywood trine and Vic- market but we are at present focus- wear and bridal collection torian purity. ing on Qatar,” says Suer. She says The while collection is also he elegant off-white “These three themes are inter- her ‘romantic lines’ are very popu- complemented by ivory and for her dresses at Ozlem Suer’s preted with a vision of avant-garde lar back in Turkey. inspirations Suer says it varies from fashion show were luxury. Theme details show them- Suer’s select collection of wed- time to time. “Sometimes it is music apparently made of selves in V collars, layers skirts, lace ding dresses and evening gowns are and sometimes it is cinema such as threads but the threads- tops and transparent embroideries already available at leading outlets Hollywood. But for my wedding col- Tof-romance. She knows the art how defying the time. One of my trend- in Doha. “The embroideries made lections, the inspiration mostly to weave ordinary threads into a iest and mot-liked concepts of 2017 with Art Nouveau effect are for ele- comes from the stories of celebrity romantic dressing experience. The “Hollywood Glamour” reveals itself gant and magnificent brides. Lace women,” says Suer. fashion how “Wedding” at Shangri- with dramatic looks and epic details bias completes tulle kaftans. Fluffy Suer started her fashion and La Hotel not only attracted a large in silk, tulle and strong lace motifs skirt wedding gowns which is indis- design venture 30 years ago. number of fashion-loving residents on the shoulder,” she added. pensable for luxurious places are Besides her unique collections but also provided them a romantic “Hit pieces of the collection are completed with handmade hair inspired by different stories each visual feast. peplum tops made with sequin tulle accessories and veils,” says Suer. season, she also realizes solo and Ozlem Suer, one of the pioneers in a vintage and jewelling atmos- “French laces, handmade 3D group performances of art of Turkish fashion, showcased her phere. Vintage belts, two pieces flowers, silk tulle and chiffons of installations where she combines new bridal collection “Blanche de wedding gowns reflect Blanche de the Blanche de Pera collection are different disciplines with a Pera” inspired by historical Pera’s Pera’s eclectic spirit,” says the Turk- the pieces of a white story written conceptual perception. streets and architecture with mod- ish designer. at Pera in the belle époque period. Having graduated from ern and romantic touch. Suer is one On the sidelines of the show, Hair accessories specially embroi- Textiles Department of the Faculty of the two designers representing when she was asked about the dered by hand are the of Fine Arts of Marmara University Turkey at the International Colour choice of Qatari women, Suer said complimentary pieces of this glam- in Istanbul, Suer continued her and Concept Board since 1997. She that most of the customers in Doha orous story,” adds the designer. education with a Master’s degree holds seminars and workshops on were choosing evening dresses. “Our collections are sold at more and a PhD at the Mimar Sinan the colour and trend outputs of the “However, we are promoting our than 100 outlets all over the world University. She is currently giving meetings two years ahead. bridal collection as well and the and in Doha are available at Qatar lectures on Fashion Design at this She said that based on the line show is part of the effort. I want to Blue Salon, Glamour and Fifty One university as an associate between past and future of Pera, its expand my presence here in Qatar East stock,” she said, adding that professor. 08 FOOD MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016

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aby turnips are ideal for Marinated turnips this unusual dish; they are sweet and don’t need to be peeled. If you can’t with orange and find turnips with their Bgreens, beet greens make a good substitute. pumpkin seeds It’s nice to have a mandoline for slicing the turnips. MAKE AHEAD: The turnips need bowl. Gradually add the oil in a slow, to sit in the dressing for 1 hour before steady stream, whisking until serving. emulsified. Adapted from “Deep Run Roots: For the turnips: Bring a large pot Stories and Recipes From My Cor- of generously salted water to a boil ner of the South.” over high heat. Fill a mixing bowl with water and ice cubes. Ingredients (4 servings) Rinse the turnips thoroughly and detach the greens. For the dressing Add the greens to the pot; cook/ 1/4 cup plain rice vinegar blanch for about a minute, just until 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce brightened in color, then use tongs 2 dashes hot sauce to transfer them to the ice-water 2 tablespoons honey bath. Drain and coarsely chop. 1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh gin- Use a mandoline to cut the tur- ger root nips into 1/8-inch rounds, adding 1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic them to the dressing as you work. 1/4 teaspoon salt Add the greens to the bowl with 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white the dressing and turnips; toss gently parts only) to coat. Let sit for 1 hour. Finely grated zest of 1 seedless Transfer to a serving dish. Top orange, plus the juice of 2 seedless with the orange segments and pump- oranges kin seeds. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil NOTE: To segment the oranges For the turnips into supremes, slice off the bottom Salt and the top of each piece of fruit. 1 1/2 pounds young/small turnips, Stand the oranges on a cutting board preferably with greens attached (may with one of the cut sides down. Use substitute about 5 ounces other a serrated knife to cut the peel and greens; see headnote) the pith away from the fruit, top to 1/2 cup orange segments (from 1 bottom. Then, holding the fruit in seedless orange; see NOTE) your hand, cut the segments away 1/2 cup roasted, salted pumpkin from the membrane. (The idea is to seeds leave behind all of the membrane and white pith.) Method: Nutrition | Per serving: 320 cal- For the dressing: Whisk together ories, 8 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, the vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, 22 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 0 mg cho- honey, ginger, garlic, salt, scallions, lesterol, 700 mg sodium, 5 g dietary orange zest and juice in a mixing fiber, 17 g sugar MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 TECHNOLOGY 09

movements. The viewer, not the subject, should be the one doing the moving. Highlight of Google’s And while I enjoyed watching a woman’s skydive in VR on YouTube, scenes of her pre- paring to jump felt jarring because the camera was on her shaky arm. I had to remove my Daydream is controller headset. What’s there to do?

Anicj Jesdanun VR has a better fit, with focusing and a second You can view 360-degree YouTube videos AP strap over your head to keep the headset from and any 360-degree photos you store on Google sliding too low, Daydream is much more com- Photos. fortable to wear and use than Cardboard. You can visit other destinations such as the he best thing about Google’s new vir- Galapagos Islands in a 360-degree version of tual-reality headset isn’t the headset All about that controller Google’s Street View. at all. In fact, Daydream View would A few games, museum artworks and The pale compared with Samsung’s Gear Those who’ve played Nintendo’s Wii sys- Wall Street Journal’s app were also available to VR headset were it not for Day- tem will find the Daydream controller familiar. try out prior to Thursday’s launch. Tdream’s controller, a handheld device that It’s about the size and shape of a chocolate bar, A handful more are coming Thursday. Even responds to gestures and other motion. and it has motion sensors to track movement. more are promised by the end of the year, With Gear VR, I have to move my head to Although I’m not a big gamer, I enjoyed including apps for Netflix and Hulu — though point a cursor at something, then reach for a shooting water out of a hose to put out fires. all that does is offer video on a giant screen in button on the headset. With Daydream, I can You simply hold a button to spray and move a virtual living room. just aim and click the controller in my hand. the controller around to douse flames. You can There’s much more available for Cardboard. Sensors in the device tell the headset what I’m even tilt the controller to control the angle of Unfortunately, app developers will need to trying to do, whether it’s swinging a tennis the hose. Another app lets you explore the uni- make some tweaks first to make them compat- racket or casting a fishing rod. The headset’s verse by using the controller as a laser pointer ible with Daydream. They’ll need to do even display responds accordingly. to bring up more information. more to take advantage of the motion control. The headset and controller are sold together The controller makes it easier to navigate Daydream has promise, but until more apps for $79, starting Thursday. No rush in getting menus withoutithout making yourself dizzy; just move arrive, its potential is still one, though, as the virtual experiences built for it aroundd to pointpoint at things.things. And while gettinggetting a ddream.ream. Daydream are still limited. And for now, it works the full 3360-degree60-degree experience of VR oftoftenen only with Google’s Pixel phone . requires sspinningpinning around (a swivel chair helps), someome apps in Daydream letlet The many flavours of virtual reality you grab the scene with your con- troller andnd drdragag it around yyou,ou, jujustst While sophisticated systems like Facebook’s as you wouldould with a PC mouse. Oculus Rift and HTC’s Vive let you walk around It’s alsoso handy to have volume in the virtual world, Daydream View is a sit- controls aandnd a home button in yoyourur down experience in which you use the controller hand ratherher ththanan to move yourself around. (You could walk on your hhead.ead. around with the Daydream on if you wanted to, but you won’t go anywhere in virtual space Nau- — and you might run into the wall.) sea But the Rift and the Vive each costs more than $1,500, once you include powerful per- free? sonal computers they require. Suddenly, $79 VRR sounds like a bargain. Daydream stays cheap can bee by using the display and processing power of nauseat-t- your phone, which you insert into the headset ing, and at eye level. Daydreamm is no dif-dif- Gear VR, at $100, takes a similar approach, ferent. I foundfound that it’s but it works only with Samsung phones. While less aboutt the headset, and Daydream works only with Pixel for now, sev- more aboutout tthehe VR vivideo.deo. eral other Android makers plan to make The bestest videosvideos use station-station- compatible phones. Sorry, iPhone users. ary camerasras and let you move your Those without compatible phones still have head (or ccontroller)ontroller) around to eexplore.xplore. Google Cardboard, a $15 contraption you hold The nauseatingseating ones tend to treat VR up to your face. Using Daydream View, by con- cameras likelike regular movie cameras , with trast, is more like wearing goggles. While Gear a lot of panninganning in response to a subject’s 10 HEALTH MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016

IANS Infants sensitive to peanuts nfants who are peanut-sensitised or have peanut allergy are not necessarily allergic, suggests a new study. may not be allergic to it I “This is a very exciting development for those of us who have been treating an increas- ing number of kids with peanut allergies in the past 25 years,” said Amal Assa’ad, Managing Director, ACAAI Food Allergy Committee, US. “To be able to offer parents a way of reduc- ing the risk of their children developing peanut allergies is remarkable and of real importance.” The authors recognised early introduction of peanut-containing foods may seem to depart from recommendations for exclusive breastfeed- ing through six months. Introduction of peanuts did not affect the length or frequency of breast- feeding, and did not negatively influence growth or nutrition. The first step, according to the study, is deter- mining if your child is at high-risk for peanut allergy. Before introducing peanut-containing foods to a high-risk infant, the infant should be seen by their primary health care provider who will determine if referral to an allergist for testing and/or in-office introduction is needed. According to the guidelines, an infant at high risk of developing peanut allergy is one with Greenhawt, allergist in the US and co-author of may proceed with a peanut challenge after severe eczema and/or egg allergy. The guide- the study. explaining the risks to the parents. lines recommend introduction of Peanut allergy is only diagnosed if there is Children with mild to moderate eczema who peanut-containing foods as early as 4-6 months both a positive test and a history of developing have already started solid foods do not need an for high-risk infants, after determining that it is symptoms after eating peanut-containing foods. evaluation, and can have peanut-containing safe to do so. Some allergists caring for a child who has a foods introduced at home by their parents at “If your child is determined to be at risk and large positive skin test may decide not to do an around 6 months of age. then is tested and found to have peanut sensiti- in-office challenge. Children with no eczema or egg allergy can sation, meaning they have a positive allergy test Instead, one might advise that the child avoid be introduced to peanut-containing foods at to peanut, from that positive test alone we don’t peanuts completely due to the strong chance of home as well, according to the family’s yet know if they’re truly allergic,” said Matthew a pre-existing peanut allergy. Other allergists preference.

IANS factors (including socioeconomic Childhood bullying status, food insecurity in the home, hildren who are bullied in pri- child maltreatment, low IQ and mary and secondary school poor mental health). Care nearly twice as likely to may lead to obesity In addition, and for the first be overweight at the age of 18 than time, analysis showed that children non-bullied children, finds a study. who were chronically bullied In the study, published in Psy- primary school and early second- chronic bullying). became overweight independent chosomatic Medicine, the ary school through interviews with Children who were chronically of their genetic risk of being researchers examined whether bul- mothers and children at repeated bullied in school were 1.7 times overweight. lying in a modern context would assessments at the ages of seven, 10 more likely to be overweight as “Our study shows that bullied have similar effects on weight, and 12. They found that 28 per cent young adults than non-bullied chil- children are more likely to be over- given that it may take different of children in the study had been dren (29 per cent prevalence weight as young adults, and that forms like cyber bullying than it did bullied in either primary school or compared to 20 per cent). Bullied they become overweight independ- earlier. secondary school (defined as tran- children also had a higher BMI and ent of their genetic liability and after The researchers analysed data sitory bullying), and 13 per cent had waist-hip ratio at the age of 18. experiencing victimisation,” said on more than 2,000 children and been bullied at both primary and These associations were inde- Andrea Danese, researcher at the assessed bullying victimisation in secondary school (defined as pendent of other environmental risk King’s College London. MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 BOLLYWOOD 11

By Nivedita IANS

idharth Malhotra believes that it is good to fail while trying out something new rather than doing typical stuff. The actor Ssays his last release “” -- which failed to elicit a hearty response -- made him more daring. “I am not scared of failure at all. My fear of failure actually went off when my film ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ got released. It has made me far more daring and understanding about the business better,” Sidharth told IANS during a KiwiRail scenic journey at Christchurch that is consid- ered as one of the world’s famous scenic journeys in New Zealand. The actor, who is also the brand ambassa- Fear of failure went off after ‘Baar dor of Tourism New Zealand, says he wants to fail trying new stuff rather than opting for same Baar Dekho’: Sidharth Malhotra old stuff. “If I had to, I would rather be not accepted in zone which is completely new or the film which is completely new, because if you fail doing typ- “I never planned that. There is something that he is enjoying his time away from hustle bustle ical stuff then you are more in trouble so I think happens organically in a way with the choices back home in best way possible. that’s the upside. you make. You might go wrong sometimes, you He not only enjoyed some delicacies at Span- “But that being said, it’s a learning. If you go might get right sometimes,” he said. ish restaurant Curators House, situated in the through down, you come up. So, I am not really Sidharth is “currently shooting an action film picturesque Botanic Gardens, but also swam with scared, as you see both the extremes. It’s just with Jacqueline (Fernandez) which we don’t have New Zealand’s native Hector’s dolphins with the understanding and also it’s not possible to title so far, but will be very soon”. Black Cat Cruises. have clean records anyways in this industry,” “We shot in various locations -- Miami, Thai- The actor plans to take his association ahead he said. land and Goa. And after that I am going to do the with the country by planning to shoot a roman- Sidharth started his career with 2012 film adaptation of old film ‘Itefaq’ which is mur- tic track here. “Student of the Year” -- where he played a sim- der mystery. Murder mystery as a zoner is coming “Every angle here is so pretty, the light is ple college boy who was passionate towards his back again. We don’t see any murder mystery amazing at times. This place deserves a roman- dreams. He later went on showing his acting coming back...So, far these are the things which tic track for sure and it’s definitely in the pipeline, skills in films like “Ek Villain” and “Brothers”. are locked,” he said. so let’s see if it works out then I will be coming The 31-year-old says that he never plans things. Siddharth is currently in New Zealand, and here and shooting,” he said.

government is the one who Films have become easy gives clearance to release your film, so it’s also at some level target: has a duty to protect you,” he added. IANS rampant over the years. Farhan, who has directed Asked about what has films like “”, ctor-filmmaker Farhan changed about the film indus- “Don” and “Lakshya”, has fea- Akhtar says movies have try, Farhan told IANS: “It tured in “Rock On 2”. He says Abecome easy targets for depends from film to film. As he is happy with the kind of people who want to grab creative people, we will abide scripts he is getting as an actor. eyeballs. by whatever the Ministry of “There are different phases Time and again, people, Information & Broadcasting in life and right now, the kind organisations and groups raise says. Their requests and rec- of work that I am getting to do their voice against films and ommendations are served to us as an actor, I am happy doing makers of movies that may through censor board. that. There is a script called touch upon issues deemed con- “Films can become an easy ‘Lucknow Central’ which I am troversial by them. Whether it’s target to create eyeballs doing and these are the scripts trouble with the censor board because you are taking on a where I can’t be involved as a or by way of petitions from really popular person with director. I am enjoying this individuals, this has become nothing to lose. I do feel the experience as an actor,” he said. 12 HOLLYWOOD MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016

Piya Sinha-Roy Reuters

hen Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone’s house 23 years ago, he said that was the moment Whe decided he wanted one. On Saturday at the annual Governors Awards, the Chinese actor and martial arts star finally received his little gold statuette, an honorary Oscar for his decades of work in film. “After 56 years in the film industry, making more than 200 films, after so many bones, finally,” Chan, 62, quipped at the star-studded gala dinner while holding his Oscar. The actor recalled watching the ceremony with his parents and his father always asking him why he didn’t have Hollywood’s top acco- lade despite having made so many movies. He praised his hometown Hong Kong for making him “proud to be Chinese,” and thanked his fans, saying they were the reason “I continue to make movies, jumping through windows, kick- Five decades and 200 ing and punching, breaking my bones.” The actor was introduced by his “Rush Hour” films later, Jackie Chan co-star Chris Tucker, actress Michelle Yeoh and Tom Hanks, who referred to him as “Jackie ‘finally’ wins Oscar ‘Chantastic’ Chan.” Hanks said it was especially gratifying to be able to acknowledge Chan’s work because mar- tial arts and action comedy films were two genres elite, including Denzel Washington, Lupita more than 50 films, said she shared her honor- often overlooked during awards season. Nyong’o, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Ryan Rey- ary Oscar “with all the unsung heroes” of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and nolds, Amy Adams and Dev Patel. filmmaking. Sciences, hosts of the annual ceremony, also Stalmaster, 88, credited with securing career- Wiseman, 86, whose documentaries include bestowed honorary Oscars on British film edi- defining roles for actors such as Jeff Bridges, Andy 1970’s “Hospital,” 1987’s “Blind” and last year’s tor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Garcia, Christopher Reeve and John Travolta, is “In Jackson Heights,” said: “I think it’s as impor- Stalmaster and prolific documentarian Freder- the first casting director to receive an Oscar. tant to document kindness, ability and generosity ick Wiseman. Coates, 90, who won the film editing Oscar of spirit as it is to show cruelty, banality and indif- The evening was attended by Hollywood’s for 1962’s “Lawrence of Arabia” and has edited ference,” he said.

Pitt has tapes that may prevent Jolie from getting full custody

IANS divorce. After eight weeks of inves- tigation, the “Fury” actor was ctor Brad Pitt reportedly has cleared of all allegations, reports some “dynamite” audio aceshowbiz.com. Arecordings of Jolie which he “We believe audio tapes exist of may use to prevent her from getting Angelina that would be absolutely primary custody of their six dynamite against her if they were children. to be made public. Nobody wants The report of the tapes came to play dirty like that - it’s not good days after the DCFS officially closed for the children - but Angelina and the child abuse case against Pitt, her team seem absolutely hell-bent who was accused of hitting his son on trying to discredit Brad in order Maddox during a September plane to stop him getting joint custody,” a fight that led to his and Jolie’s source told The Sun newspaper. MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 CINEMA PLUS 13

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Operation Chromite (2D/Action) 11:15am, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 & 11:45pm Trenk, The Little Knight (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 6:00pm Shut In (2D/Thriller) 10:10am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 2:30, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, Andron (2D/Action) 2:00 & 9:30pm 11:30pm & 12:00midnight Rock On 2 (2D/Hindi) 2:30 & 8:15pm Trenk, The Little Knight (2D/Animation) 10:00, 11:40am, 1:20 & 3:00pm Shut In (2D/Thriller) 3:30 & 11:30pm Trolls (2D/Animation) 4:00pm The Accountant (2D/Action) 4:45, 7:10, 9:30pm & 12:00midnight Puli Murugan (2D/Malayalam) 5:15pm Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2D/Action) 10:15am, 2:45, 7:15 & 11:35pm Assal Abyad (2D/Arabic) 5:30 & 9:30pm Rock On 2 (2D/Hindi) 8:15pm Ouija: Origin of Evil (2D/Horror) 12:45, 5:15 & 9:35pm Doctor Strange (2D/Adventure) 7:30pm Andron (2D/Action) 11:30am, 1:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm Operation Chromite (2D/Action) 7:30 & 11:30pm Achcham Yembadh (Tamil) 11:00pm Asal Abyad (2D/Arabic) 10:00am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm Trolls (2D/Animation) 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00pm ASIAN TOWN Boo! A Madea Halloween (2D/Comedy) 9:00 & 11:15pm Doctor Strange (2D/Adventure) 12:00noon, 4:30 & 9:00pm Puli Murugan (Malayalam) 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 10:30pm Achcham Yembadh (Tamil) 7:00 & 10:00pm Doctor Strange (3DIMAX/Adventure) 10:00am, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo 4:30pm 9:40pm & 12:00midnight

MALL AL KHOR Achcham Yembadh (Tamil) 2:30pm Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo 5:15pm Trolls (Animation) 10:30am & 12:30pm Achcham Yembadh (Tamil) 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, Rock On 2 (2D/Hindi) 2:00 & 11:00pm 8:45 & 11:30pm Puli Murugan (Malayalam) 11:45am, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 & 11:30pm Trenk, The Little Knight (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:00pm Shut In (Thriller) 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 & 11:45pm Assal Abyad (2D/Arabic) 7:30pm Puli Murugan (2D/Malayalam) 8:00pm Doctor Strange (2D/Adventure) 5:00pm SAHASAM SWASAGA SAGIPO Trolls (2D/Animation) 5:30pm Shut In (2D/Thriller) 7:15pm Lahore Se Aagey (2D/Urdu) 9:00pm Operation Chromite (2D/Action) 9:30 & 11:30pm Andron (2D/Action) 11:30pm LANDMARK

Trenk, The Little Knight (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 5:45pm Rock On 2 (2D/Hindi) 2:30 & 10:30pm Shut In (2D/Thriller) 3:00 & 7:15pm Trolls (2D/Animation) 4:00pm Puli Murugan (2D/Malayalam) 5:00pm Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo 8:00pm Assal Abyad (2D/Arabic) 5:00 & 9:00pm Doctor Strange (2D/Adventure) 7:00pm Operation Chromite (2D/Action) 9:00 & 11:00pm A couple on a road trip across the country are thrown into a Andron (2D/Action) 11:00pm situation that is beyond their control.

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HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 14 BRAIN TEASERS MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016

CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

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

Yesterday’s answer

ALL IN THE MIND

ARCHIMEDES, BELL, BENDIX, BENZ, BUNSEN, BURROUGHS, CARTWRIGHT, COLT, CROMPTON, DAIMLER, DE SEVERSKY, DIESEL, DUNLOP, EDISON, FORD, FRANKLIN, FULTON, JEFFERSON, LEONARDO DA VINCI, MARCONI, MORSE, NOBEL, PULLMAN, SINGER, STEPHENSON, TULL, WATT, WESTINGHOUSE.

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