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The audience at Warner Bros Studios waved what looked like red and blue lightsabers as star Daisy Ridley and director JJ Abrams accepted the final golden popcorn trophy at the MTV Movie Awards.

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MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 | 03 CAMPUS Doha College celebrates Great British Festival Qatar

oha College, one of the old- backdrop of Planet Zeno Verona with est British schools in Qatar space hoppers, chopper bikes and roll- and home to students from 72 er skates. Dnationalities, celebrated the Special resonance was added this Great British Festival Qatar in March. year by the focus on the 90th birthday Students donned red, white and of Queen Elizabeth II. A full-size and re- blue outfits accessorised with vari- markably realistic cardboard cut-out of ous representations of the British Un- the queen proved an irresistible attrac- ion Jack flag. The month-long celebra- tion – most children, teachers and sup- tions was a huge success, children and port staff now have a photo with the adults alike unleashed their creativity queen herself to cherish. and took part in flag making classes, Another highlight was the British mathematical mind teasers and Brit- Photo Booth, run by students taking ish-based cooking classes. They made part in the Green Screen after school delicious jam sandwiches, handmade club. Students were able to superim- scones, clotted-cream and strawberry pose pictures of themselves and their plates. The primary choirs sang “God teachers on iconic British backgrounds Save the Queen” to a moved audience. like Big Ben, London Eye, Stonehenge The pop-up science kiosk kept aspiring and many others. scientists well entertained as they built Also part of the festival was the rockets, tinkered with Lego robotics, Sports Relief Competition, which fo- and tested the melting conditions of cused on football, a staple component milk chocolate versus dark chocolate. of British life-style. With the United Kingdom mark- Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Do- ing 400 years since Shakespeare’s ha College, said: “We are delighted death, it seemed natural that an ode to take part in this third Great Britain be made to Shakespeare himself. Over Festival. All our students took part in 100 students brought to life Shake- events and activities, and, in the proc- speare’s play Romeo and Juliet; with ess, learnt about Britain, its culture and a twist, however. The stage featured a its long history with Qatar.”

DPS-MIS students visit Singapore and Malaysia tudents of DPS-MIS along with their teachers went Son an educational trip to Singapore and Malaysia leaving the boundaries of classroom to experience and explore the world. In Singapore, the flower dome and the cloud forest was a feast to the eye. The ride on the Singapore flyer gave a bird’s-eye view of this beautiful country. Children exhausted their energy in the Universal Studio enjoying the world re- nowned rides. The stay in Malaysia was a memorable one with the city tour of Melaka a quaint historic town to detailed visit of Kuala Lumpur with its towering building and beautiful architecture. In the Sunway Lagoon, children enjoyed to their hearts content all the rides. The trip proved to be a rich learning experience wherein values of punctuality, tolerance, cleanliness, sharing and caring for one another was learnt. 04 | MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 COVER STORY

Star Wars force awakens at MTV Movie Awards

By Sandy Cohen Saturday night’s ceremony. The prize sa McCarthy each received special play roles that have dignity. I want to AP capped off the irreverent awards show, honours, and their heartfelt speeches help in this world.” which presents fan-voted film awards were respites of sincerity in an exple- McCarthy, who crowd-surfed her and touts upcoming releases. tive-laden show that featured more F- way to the stage to claim the Comedic Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart bombs than awards. Genius Award, said that while she is tar Wars: The Force Awakens hosted the show, opening it Mad Smith told the audience that he is the first woman to receive the recog- took the top prize at the 25th Max style by riding through Warn- “dedicated to being a light in this world” nition, “I am certainly, certainly not the Sannual MTV Movie Awards. er Bros Studios strapped to the front when he accepted the show’s highest first one to deserve it.” The audience at Warner of a tricked-out truck. Later, they per- honour, the Generation Award. She thanked everyone who buys Bros. Studios waved what looked like formed a rap song about the year’s “I want to help people,” Smith said tickets to her movies or watches her red and blue lightsabers as star Daisy films that repeated the refrain “Leo after being introduced by Queen Lat- shows. “You are absolutely the single Ridley and director JJ Abrams accept- got (expletive) by a bear” in reference ifah and Halle Berry. “I want to be a reason I get to keep doing what I love ed the final golden popcorn trophy at to The Revenant. Will Smith and Melis- light. I want to display love. I want to doing so much,” she said. MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 | 05 COVER STORY

Charlize Theron won the first award of the night: best female per- formance for Mad Max: Fury Road. She thanked the film’s director, her son, Jackson, and daughter, August. “The story of Fury Road is in part a story of the power of women and the power to create our own desti- nies,” Theron said as she accepted the award in her daughter’s name. Pitch Perfect 2 co-stars Rebel Wil- son and Adam Devine created an in- timate destiny for themselves as they claimed the prize for best kiss, pre- tending to be overcome with passion and collapsing in an embrace on the stage. Other winners included Chris Pratt (action performance forJurassic World), Amy Poehler (“virtual per- formance” as Joy in Inside Out) and Straight Outta Compton, which won for true story. Ryan Reynolds won two prizes for Deadpool: comedic performance and best fight, which he shared with Ed Skein. Reynolds said he worked for 10 years to get Deadpool made, but he added that “it was not all unicorns and cocaine” during production. The MTV Movie Awards serves as a marketing platform for summer movies. Most presenters were principals from Rogen, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Ridley and Abrams accepted the upcoming films, including Keegan- Clarke, Common, Kendall Jenner and night’s top prize from Samuel L Jack- Michael Key and Jordan Peele of Keanu, Gigi Hadid. Ariana Grande, Halsey son and Alexander Skarsgard, who co- out later this month. Theron took and Salt-N-Pepa provided musical star in the forthcoming The Legend of the stage with Jessica Chastain and performances. Tarzan. Skarsgard came onstage wear- Chris Hemsworth, her co-stars from The show also included never-be- ing a tuxedo jacket and no pants, say- The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Devine fore-seen footage from Suicide Squad ing: “You got to give the fans a little presented alongside Anna Kendrick and Captain America: Civil War. Ed- skin.” and Zac Efron — the three star in Mike die Redmayne unveiled the world The MTV Movie Awards are set to air and Dave Need Wedding Dates. premiere of the trailer for “Fantastic Sunday on MTV, Comedy Central and Other presenters included Seth Beasts and Where to Find Them.” other Viacom channels. 06 | MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 COMMUNITY QRCS trains Cut Tech workers in first aid and CPR

atar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has organised a first aid course for 15 workers of QCut Technology for Trading and Contracting, as part of its com- munity training and awareness pro- gramme conducted at different busi- nesses and institutions in Qatar to pro- mote safety and security standards and life-saving practices among na- tionals and expatriates. The two-day course was held at QRCS’s Medical Training Centre. The trainees received diverse experience and knowledge, including back- ground information about QRCS and basic training in first aid, surface wa- ter rescue, and cardiopulmonary re- suscitation (CPR); how to deal with cases of fainting, suffocation, bleed- ing, injury, fracture, burn, epilepsy, poisoning, and heat exhaustion; and techniques of moving injured peo- ple. There were theoretical lectures to explain medical information, together with demonstrations on a CPR man- ikin. There were exercises to practice company’s director, said: “The com- to their expertise and know-how. This and clarifying any issues related to the learnt skills on real people. pany tries always provides opportuni- encourages us to cooperate with them their work. The course was facilitated by a ties for its staff to utilise various pro- in the future, to make use of QRCS’s QRCS is an active auxiliary to Qatar group of QRCS medical trainers, who grammes and activities that can help awareness programmes in other are- in pursuing the goals of Qatar Nation- hold international specialised certifi- them do their work with the highest nas,” he added. al Vision 2030 and contributing to the cates and are highly qualified in public degrees of safety and security. So, we Throughout the course, the partic- Qatari society in different aspects, es- health education and training. were interested in training our staff in ipants were exceptionally active. They pecially medical services, with a view Established in 2012 in Qatar, Cut first aid and CPR. emphasised the great benefits they to equipping society members with Technology works in concrete cutting “Actually, QRCS and the course’s fa- gained from this valuable training, medical skills to deal properly with in- and water well drilling. cilitators effectively raised our work- commending the openness of the fa- juries and emergencies, whether for Ahmed Awad Abo Daoud, the ers’ awareness in this respect, thanks cilitators in answering their questions the self or for others. QDA gives diabetes training for QF school nurses

n collaboration and under the re- at school. That is why QDA is working Iquest of Qatar Foundation Schools, with schools and parents to reach a Pre-university Education, Qatar Dia- healthy and secure environment for betes Association (QDA), a member of children.” Qatar Foundation for Education, Sci- He added, “The workshop rein- ence and Community Development forces our role and commitment to- (QF), held a workshop on insulin pump wards children with diabetes, even recently. The workshop was attended when they are at school. By support- by 14 school nurses, who supervise a ing school nurses with the latest in- total of 30 students with diabetes. formation and methods to improve Dr Abdullah Al Hamaq, QDA Ex- their skills, QDA is effectively improv- ecutive Director, stated: “Diabetes is ing students’ lives.” one of the most common chronic dis- The training focused on introduc- eases among children and teenag- ing the nurses to the basics of insu- ers, and since children spend most of lin therapy, Insulin Pump Theory and their day at school, school personnel carbohydrate counting. should be fully aware of the symp- QDA advocates for the ‘Rights of toms of diabetes and its complica- Students with Diabetes’ and works tions to be able to provide the best towards providing them with a safe care for students with diabetes while environment at school. MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 | 07 MARKETPLACE Fifty One East and Sony introduce mirrorless camera

ifty One East, Qatar’s favour- binning in the popular Super 35mm ite department store, and Sony format. The impressive new mirror- the leading consumer electron- less model also has the ability to sup- Fics brand, introduced the latest port full live-view continuous shoot- addition to their award winning line-up ing on the Tru-Finder or LCD screen at of mirrorless cameras, the 6300. up to 8 frames per second, ultimate- New 6300 camera is now avail- ly producing a real-time shooting ex- able at Fifty One East’s outlets located perience that combines all the ben- in Al Maha Center and City Center Do- efits of an electronic viewfinder with ha in addition to all branches of Virgin the immediacy of a through-the-lens Megastore. optical viewfinder. The camera boasts an unrivalled The new camera builds upon the 4D FOCUS system that can lock focus acclaimed 4D FOCUS performance of on a subject in as little as 0.05 seconds, the 6000 model, utilising a Fast Hybrid the world’s fastest AF acquisition time1. AF system that combines high-speed Additionally, the 6300 has an incred- phase detection AF with extremely ac- ible 425 phase detection AF points curate contrast AF and allows it to cap- that are densely positioned over the ture and lock on to moving subjects entire image area – the world’s high- in as little as 0.05 seconds1. The cam- est number of AF points on any in- era’s High-density Tracking AF tech- terchangeable lens camera2, and can nology positions 425 phase detection shoot images at up to 11 frames per AF points over nearly the entire field second with continuous autofocus and of view, allowing it to accurately fo- exposure tracking. cus throughout a wide area – even on The versatile 6300 camera is small, fast objects that other cameras equipped with a newly developed 24.2 would fail to recognise. MP APS-C sized Exmor CMOS sensor In order to maximise efficiency and that works together with a BIONZ X overall camera performance, the 6300 image processing engine to produce features a new 24.2 MP sensor that is outstanding image quality throughout an ideal match for its BIONZ X image the entire ISO sensitivity range ISO 100 processing engine. – 51200 In another first for non-full-frame mat. When shooting in 4K, the cam- equivalent) as many pixels as 4K UHD The new 6300 can also shoot Sony interchangeable lens camer- era uses full pixel readout without pix- and then oversamples the information and record high resolution 4K video as, the new 6300 offers internal 4K el binning to collect 20 megapixels of to produce high quality footage with with full pixel readout and no pixel movie recording in Super 35mm for- information – approximately 2.4x (6K exceptional detail and depth. Chef Carvajal to dish out special delicacies at Oryx Rotana

xperience an authentic Spanish food de- on a daily basis from the Spanish menu. Please ask signed by a renowned chef who’s flying in your waiter for the dish of the day. from Spain. From May 3 to 14, Chef Agustín Spanish Tapas Galore (Tuesday and Saturday EMartínez Carvajal will be presenting the new- night): A selection of tantalising tapas with unlimit- est culinary trend from the Mediterranean sea and ed selected drinks for only QR300 per person. Un- his passion for the Spanish cuisine at Oryx Rotana’s limited Tapas Galore for QR160 (food only) per per- restaurants, Choices and The Cellar. son from 7pm to 11pm. Chef Agustín Martínez Carvajal is well known for Pintxos (Wednesday night): On May 4 and 11, his experiences in Spain, Sardinia and New York and have some delightful bites and get unlimited pintx- has worked in best hotel chains and Michelin star os for QR198 per person or top it off with unlimit- restaurants in the Basque country. Currently man- ed Sangria, selected drinks and hops for QR298 per aging his own culinary consultant company, he gives person, from 7pm to 11pm. cooking classes to professional chefs and collabo- Gourmet Cooking Class by Chef Agustín Martín- rates with “GrupoIruña”, the biggest catering com- ez Carvajal: Looking to sharpen your cooking skills pany in the Basque country. Chef Agustín is an ex- at home? Join us at The Cellar for a Spanish menu perienced gourmet kitchen services VIP internation- cooking class with chef Agustín Martínez Carvajal al chef with strong creativity and teaching skills. He and experience a first-hand culinary adventure for is always passionate about regenerating, fresh and QR150. This will be followed by a lunch where you innovative to achieve successful outcomes. try your own creation on May 7 and 14 from 9am The Cellar to 12pm. X’Press Lunch and Dinner (daily): A three-course Choices set menu with Spanish flare including a large variety Jazzy Friday Brunch with Chef Agustín Martínez of starters, main dishes and desserts for only QR95 Carvajal (Friday): Find the celebrity chef in the res- per person for lunch. taurant Choices for a degustation of his favourite ta- Dish of the Day (daily): A special dish is prepared pas on May 6 and 13. 08 | MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 FOOD A refreshing change from winter’s roots

By Ellie Krieger to make this lovely sauce many more The Washington Post times throughout the year, because it enhances a wide variety of seasonal steamed vegetables including carrots, cauliflower, zucchini and sweet pota- ith their bright green hue toes. and the fact that they are one of the first non- Mixed peas with miso-sesame sauce Wleafy vegetables to be 6 servings. This is an easy, inspired harvested in spring, peas provide a re- and healthful side that goes perfectly freshing change from a winter’s worth with roasted or grilled meat, poultry or of root vegetables. The accompanying marinated tofu. recipe triples the pea love by incorpo- rating three kinds: sweet shelled peas, Ingredients plump sugar snap peas and crunchy 1 tablespoon canola oil snow peas. 2 scallions (white and green parts), The soft sweet peas contrast har- thinly sliced moniously, taste and texturewise, with 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger their snow and snap cousins, which can root, finely grated (2 teaspoons) be cut on the diagonal for an extra- 1/3 cup water sharp look. They are simply and quick- ¼ cup fresh orange juice ly steamed together (with the fresh or 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vin- frozen shelled peas going in a minute egar before the others), then tossed in a 1 ½ tablespoons white miso paste light yet sumptuous, warm miso-ses- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil ame sauce that highlights the sweet- 1 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen/ savory essence of the vegetables and not defrosted peas adds an aromatic nuttiness. 8 ounces sugar snap peas (2 ½ The sauce is easy and one that I cups), trimmed and sliced in half on bet you’ll make again and again. You the diagonal, if desired just cook sliced scallion and grated gin- 4 ounces snow peas (1 ½ cups), ger in some oil for a minute; add wa- trimmed and sliced in half on the di- ter, orange juice and rice vinegar and agonal, if desired allow that to come to a boil; then stir Salt (optional) in white miso paste and a dash of ses- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, ame oil. Toss the mixed peas with the for garnish warm sauce, garnish with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, and you have Steps an inspired side dish that goes perfect- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan ly with roasted or grilled meat, poultry over medium heat. Once the oil shim- or marinated tofu. mers, add the scallions and ginger and Miso paste, which is made from fer- cook, stirring, for one minute. Add the Bring a pot of water to boil that is coat. Taste and season lightly with salt, mented soybeans, gives the sauce its water, orange juice and rice vinegar; fitted with a steamer basket. Add the as needed. Scatter the sesame seeds complex sweet-savoury-nutty flavour increase the heat to medium-high to fresh or frozen shelled peas, cover and on top. Serve warm. and silky texture. The paste lasts for bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce steam for one minute, then add the Nutrition | Per serving: 90 calories, at least several months, kept airtight the heat to low and stir in the miso un- sugar snap peas and snow peas; cover 4 grammes protein, 11 grammes carbo- in the refrigerator, so don’t hesitate to til it has dissolved, about 1 minute. Re- and steam for two to three minutes or hydrates, 4 grammes fat, 0 grammes pick up a container. It adds unique fla- move from the heat; stir in the toast- just until crisp-tender. saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg vour to a whole realm of soups, sauc- ed sesame oil, then cover to keep warm Transfer the cooked peas to a serv- sodium, 4 grammes dietary fibre, 5 es and dressings. And you can use it while you cook the peas. ing bowl. Add the sauce and toss to grammes sugar. MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 | 09 FASHION

First female master tailor opens own shop in London

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa Reuters

athryn Sargent made history on Wednesday by becoming the first female master tailor Kto open her own shop in Lon- don’s prestigious Savile Row. After being trained at Royal tailor Gieves & Hawkes for 15 years, where she also broke ground by becom- ing the first female head cutter, her journey came full circle when she opened the doors to her own store on the iconic street, which has tradi- tionally been dominated by men in its near 200-year association with tailoring. “It feels just wonderful to be back in Savile Row and to actually have my name across and above one of the shops here,” said the softly spoken 41-year old, wearing her own crea- tion. She said she learned from some great people, all men, who were happy to pass down their skills to a younger, energetic generation of tai- lors. “When I was younger, I think peo- ple were quite surprised that I wanted assistant asked to cut fabric, draw her mother, a keen knitter. It was her love for formal menswear to do this and it’s still a talking point with chalk and take measurements “I have always been inspired by men and the process involved in making it but everyone has welcomed me with for television crews. in suits. My father was a very smart that drew the fashion student to Savile open arms in Savile row,” she said. Originally from Leeds in northern gentleman always wearing nice blazers Row, where she was “enchanted” at And a talking point it is. The store England, Sargent said her well-dressed and jackets and suits, I never saw him her first visit. She became an appren- opening was being widely covered by father was a source of inspiration and in casual clothes. I think that had an tice in 1996 and the first female head British media with Sargent and her that she got her creative genes from impact,” she said. cutter in 2009 at Gieves & Hawkes. “That was quite a momentous achievement and then I thought what next?” She started her own business in 2012 and soon moved to an atelier where she made bespoke garments for men and women. The new store will also target both sexes, making it one of the few on Savile Row to ca- ter for women. In that vein, she was al- so launching her own unisex “Sargent Harris” tweed. Bespoke two-piece suits at her store start from 4,200 pounds ($6,000) and can cost 10,000 pounds if made from very exclusive and rare cloths, she said. Her breakthroughs are reflective of a wider trend in the tailoring in- dustry, she said, adding that a major- ity of newly qualified tailors to have graduated from the Savile Row ap- prenticeship scheme last year were women. “There (are) more and more women now in all of these roles from tailoring to client-facing and last year (out of) all the newly qualified tailors in Savile Row who just got their diplomas, 65 percent of those were women.” 10 | MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 HEALTH & FITNESS Biomarker in early stage Alzheimer’s found

IANS its, such as those made up of beta- amyloid peptides,” Haass noted. The results of this study were pub- lished online in the journal EMBO Mo- esearchers have identified a lecular Medicine. brain inflammation marker in Alzheimer’s disease, an increasing patients at early asymptomatic problem in today’s ageing populations, Rstages of Alzheimer’s disease. is characterised by amyloid peptide This molecule may provide clini- plaques and tau protein aggregates in cians with a rapidly detectable biomar- nerve cells. ker for the transition from preclinical However, the currently available Alzheimer’s disease to cognitive im- preclinical diagnostics based on amy- pairment and progression to full de- loid peptide and tau protein forms in mentia. the cerebrospinal fluid are not suffi- The study on a large group of ciently specific, as individuals exhibit- human patients showed that the ing them may still retain normal cogni- concentration of a specific segment tive capabilities for years before devel- of the protein TREM2 in cerebros- oping dementia. pinal fluid (CSF) is significantly ele- In the present work, the research- vated in early stages of Alzheimer’s ers focused on the TREM2 protein, disease. which functions in specialised brain ”Our findings indicate that TREM2 immune cells called microglia that clear plays an important role in the progres- toxic material resulting from nerve cell sion of Alzheimer’s, and perhaps even injury. other forms of dementia,” said lead re- Microglia are activated during searcher Christian Haass from the Lud- Alzheimer’s disease progression and wig Maximilian University of Munich may mediate an initially protective in- (LMU) in Germany. flammatory response. searchers found that the amounts of Its levels declined again in late- ”It appears to be part of a defense Conducting a cross-sectional study a TREM2 fragment in the cerebrospinal stage patients with full dementia, mechanism that involves phago- of a large cohort of patients with dif- fluid were highest during early stages closely mirroring the pattern of micro- cytic cells that eliminate damaged ferent levels of cognitive impairment characterised by mild cognitive impair- glia activity during the course of the nerve cells and toxic protein depos- and different disease stages, the re- ment symptoms. disease, the study said. Calcium can ensure good night’s sleep

alcium has been known long as study, published in the journal Neu- and restoring the immune system, and The research group then tested Cgood for our bones, but it might ron, contributes to the understanding may use the time to process experienc- their predictions against 21 different also be the key to a good night’s and treatment of sleep disorders like es and lay down long-term memories. genetically modified mouse types. sleep, says a new study, unveiling a insomania and sleep apnea and other “Although sleep is a fundamental phys- Out of the 21, seven exhibited signifi- new theory how sleep works. The associated neuro-degenerative dis- iologic function, its mechanism is still a cant changes in sleep duration. study showed that sleep depends on eases. Over a life time the amount of mystery,” said corresponding author Hi- In addition, the research group al- the activity of calcium inside neurons. sleep needed gets gradually reduced, roki Ueda from the University of Tokyo in so showed that the inflow of calcium Moreover, it was also revealed in both animals and humans. Japan. The team developed a compu- ions into neurons is required for mice that a mechanism regulated by cal- Sleep allows the body to recover tational model of sleep and identified to fall asleep and that pumping calci- cium ions is indeed responsible for from the effects of daily life, such as re- seven genes responsible for causing um ions out of neurons is required for controlling the sleep duration. The moving waste products from the brain mice to stay awake or fall asleep. mice to wake up. MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT

10 Cloverfield Lane: Monsters just outside and inside

By Michael O’Sullivan a weak heart. And the dialogue (by cuffs — seems to be the only person The Washington Post Josh Campbell, Damien Chazelle and certain about how bad things have The filmmaking, by first- Matthew Stuecken) is sophisticated gotten up top. At one point, Emmett, time feature director enough to allow room for moments the film’s comic relief, wisecracks to Dan Trachtenberg, is of quiet reflection in between all the Michelle that their benefactor has a f 10 Cloverfield Lane is, as J J bats-in-the-belfry crazy. “black belt in conspiracy theory.” Abrams has described it, a “blood suitably claustrophobic There are a few false notes. If the Though Howard makes allusions to relative” of the producer’s thriller and suspenseful, working screenplay attempts to explain away Martians, he does seem, initially, sane ICloverfield it’s a bit more grown- up to a level of stress the air filtration system that allows enough. And when a woman (Suzanne up than that found-footage monster the protagonists to breathe after the Cryer) shows up banging on his door movie. While scary and intense, the that may be unhealthy atmosphere has become poisoned with the skin on her face peeling off, 2008 tale about a group of 20-some- for anyone with a weak through a reference to an “aquapon- it starts to look like he may be right. things making their way through a heart. And the dialogue is ic system,” that allusion, while silly, is Goodman’s performance, while un- Manhattan under attack by a creature certainly no more preposterous than hinged, never veers into caricature. straight out of Japan’s Toho Studios sophisticated enough to many examples of sci-fi mumbo jum- Similarly, Winstead avoids the cliche was annoyingly mannered, with dark allow room for moments bo in other films. Most of the film is far of the tank-top-wearing bimbo/victim, and grainy hand-held camerawork more relatable. bringing an earthy self-reliance to her matched only in its awkwardness by of quiet reflection in That’s because the people in it, de- role. a script consisting largely of people between all the bats-in- spite their extreme circumstances, are Like Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane shouting, “Oh, my God!” the-belfry crazy. very real. raises almost as many questions as it While apparently neither a se- Goodman’s Howard is the patri- answers. Where are these monsters quel nor a prequel, 10 Cloverfield Lane arch of the film’s little family, which from, and what do they want? Both shares the earlier film’s DNA in that to hide out from an unspecified above- also consists of Michelle (Winstead), films look at the world in a form of here, too, be monsters. The less said ground attack — are all top notch, de- a woman fleeing a bad marriage tunnel vision: Cloverfield through the about them the better, for anyone hop- livering believably nuanced perform- who wakes up from a car accident to lens of a camcorder, and 10 Cloverfield ing to avoid spoilers, but one looks like ances that range from the touching find herself handcuffed to a pipe in Lane through the smudged glass win- a cross between a pygmy hippo, a lam- to the hilarious (and, eventually, to the Howard’s lair, and Emmett (Gallagher), dow of an underground bunker. prey and a mirror ball. Some come in harrowing). a handyman who had helped Howard Questions about what is going on human form. The filmmaking, by first-time fea- build the fallout shelter when it be- in the broader world, while lingering Fortunately, the main actors — ture director Dan Trachtenberg, is suit- came clear (to Howard, if no one else) long after the closing credits, are less John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Win- ably claustrophobic and suspense- that the sky was falling. interesting, at least in this latest film, stead and John Gallagher Jr as a trio ful, working up to a level of stress that At first, Howard — who insists that than the ones that have to do with the of subterranean bunker dwellers trying may be unhealthy for anyone with his motives are altruistic, despite those way we treat one another. 12 | MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 ENTERTAINMENT Gauri Khan unveils ‘Cocktails and Dreams’

ntrepreneur and Bollywood their texture, in a tryst of classic and superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s electric colours. wife, Gauri Khan, who has Talking about Cocktails and Eco-designed the spring-sum- Dreams collection, Gauri told media mer 2016 collection for Satya Paul, here: “The collection is my third col- on Friday presented her latest col- lection with Satya Paul...When we lection “Cocktails and Dreams”. design the collection the first thing The range, the final edition of the we keep in mind is what occasion this three collections co-created by Gau- particular sari is we are designing for. ri to celebrate the brand’s 30th an- This collection is more evening wear niversary in the fashion industry and and keeping that in mind the colours was presented at the DLF Prome- are very vibrant loads of reds, yel- nade Mall here, offers modern, re- lows and brighter tones.” laxed silhouettes and dreamy drapes The colour palette used for the with stylised elements for evening. collection ranged from pastels, yel- The prints in the collection reflect lows to fiery cherry reds. colour gradients and accents asso- Fabrics like satin and georgette ciated with urban cocktail concepts, remains essential to the collection such as crystalised ice structures and with the addition of flat silks. A varie- ty of embellishment techniques of la- ser cutting and foiling, with lace, dori and resham embroidery are skillfully woven into the fabrics. Asked where she drives her in- spiration for designing, Gauri said: “I think inspiration is around you like when I travel to any country or even walking the streets...The inspiration for designs could be anywhere...I am inspired by architecture and sur- roundings...” The collection also includes a modern range of scarves, ties, pock- et squares, bags and clutches. This season, Satya Paul has reinvented its accessories with a larger collection of metallic clutches, printed totes, slouchy slings, messenger, and over- sized bags. Genesis Colors COO Nikhil Mehra, who is “excited” over the third collec- tion, hopes to collaborate more with Gauri. “I am excited. It is a great product. It is good for the consumers...Life is all about collaborating again and again...Just because you have done it once doesn’t mean you will never do it again,” Mehra said. DLF Promenade senior vice president and mall head Dinaz Madhukar said the mall is “excited” to host Gauri. ‘Cocktails and Dreams’ in collabora- ceived by our patrons,” Madhukar “I am sure her new collection tion with the brand will be well re- added. Shah Rukh and kids are really supportive: Gauri Khan

auri Khan, wife of Bollywood and has also collaborated with every piece what I have designed, added the mother of three. Gsuperstar Shah Rukh Khan, says Satya Paul, where she has co-de- what I am doing and they are very Shah Rukh, who married Gauri her husband and her children are signed three collections for the la- involved,” Gauri said at the launch 1991, have a son named Aryan and very supportive, when it comes to bel. of her new collection of saris titled a daughter named Suhana. her career as a designer. “Shah Rukh is very supportive “Cocktails and Dreams” for Satya The duo also welcomed their The 45-year-old entrepreneur and so are my kids. They do come Paul here. third child Abram, born through a owns home decor line of her own to the store and want to look at “Yes they totally support me,” surrogate mother in 2013. MONDAY 11 APRIL 2016 13 CINEMA PLUS

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EASY SUDOKU CROSSWORD

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Yesterday’s answer

Easy Sudoku Puzzles: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in each empty cell so every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains all the digits 1 to 9.

The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid? A. Loathe (5) A. In front (5) MEDIUM SUDOKU A. Athletic field (5) A. Bird sanctuary (6) A. Affirm (4) C. Altered (7) D. Negotiable instrument (5) E. Decree (5) F. Afraid (7) G. Harvested (7) G. Gruesome (6) H. Doglike mammal (5) I. Malady (7) K. Kind of energy (7) . Frequently (5) O. Mediterranean fruit (5) P. Asian temple (6) P. Practical jokes (6) R. Roof beams (7) S. Seedy (6) Yesterday’s answer S. Regular (6) S. Certain (4) U. Below (5)

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