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‘RAW ART’ FACTORY Nestled in the hills of Austria sits Gugging, an artists’ colony with a difference where the worlds of psychiatry and art collide – with spectacular success. P | 4-5

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CBSE Class X International Results - Birla Public School

BSE Class X Interna- tional curriculum Cresults of Birla Public School Class X International Curriculum results were announced by the CBSE and Aniket Panda Esha Nitin Doshi Michelle Shibu Mansi Hiteshkumar Sarah Hussain Laasya Priya Aman Krishna Ayushi Srivastava as usual BPS has earned Madhvani Parappil Juvvaladinne Satheesh hundred percent pass. The sixth batch con- sisted of 47 students. in all subjects, thereby having a Cumulative Grade Point Doshi, Michelle Shibu, Mansi Hiteshkumar Madhvani, Among them 8 students Average (CGPA) of 10. The following students have Sarah Hussain Parappil, Laasya Priya Juvvaladinne, scored A1 grade obtained a perfect score of 10 : Aniket Panda, Esha Nitin Aman Krishna Satheesh, Ayushi Srivastava. MES Indian School

ES Indian School registered 100 percent result in the CBSE MInternational Class X CBSEi Board Examination (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) for the aca- demic year 2016-17, with all its 22 Anas Abdul Andrea Beatrice Gokul Krishnan Maab Mamoun Mohammed Saad Muhammed Fadil Yasin Kabir Abdul students qualifying for admission to Fathah Khan Rafeeque Razak higher classes. They passed out with flying colours with 7 of them securing the cumulative which is the highest grade in the examination. A Mathematics, 8 in Science, 7 in Social Science, 12 Grade Point 10 (A1) in all five subjects, total of 11 students obtained A1 in English, 9 in in 2nd Languages. DMIS

MIS scored well in the 4 out of 20 students scored 10 for the exams and scored a 100 CBSE International Class CGPA. They are Advait Puthen- percent pass. The percentage of DX CBSEi Board Examina- pura, Milendeep Singh Walia, students scored 9 and above tion (Continuous and Mohammed Far-Han Mulla & CGPA is 50% while 80% students Comprehensive Evaluation) for Nida Mehaboob. scored 8 and above CGPA and Advait Milendeep Singh Nida Mehaboob the academic year 2016-17, with Total 20 students appeared 95% scored 7 and above CGPA. Puthenpura Walia Shantiniketan Indian School

tudents of Shantiniketan Indian School have excelled once again in the Class X Board Sexaminations conducted by CBSE-Interna- tional in March 2017. School attained 100% pass with 6 students (33.33%) scoring 10 CGPA (A1 Grade in all subjects). 50% got CGPA 9 and above Ashraf Mukhtar Hanie Dianne Hassan Sedaghat Hussein Sedaghat Mohammad Rasha Faisal while 16.67% of students got CGPA 8 and above. Elamin Mukhtar Penera Rafael Zahra Ahmadi Zahra Ahmadi Imam Uddin Abdul Majeed

ES Indian School recorded a wonderful result of CBSEi Class XII - Results MES Indian School 100% pass percentage with Mohammed Omer Memerged Qatar topper with 86.8% in the CBSE International Class XII Examination. A total of 28 stu- dents who sat for the examination produced fairly good results. The school toppers:Mohammed Omer emerged topper with an aggregate of 434(86.8%) marks followed by Ashmitha Jeyakumar with 399 (79.8%) marks and Mohammed J Ashmitha Reem Azhary Rizia Bhuiyan Francis Rosario Lizbina Hifah Reem Azhary Mukhtar with 392 (78.4%) marks. Omer Santimano 04 COVER STORY SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 Austria’s fantastical factory of ‘raw art’

untainted by —artistic conventions. who would use, at first in secret, juice from pet- To the Frenchman who coined the term, Jean als and toothpaste to create colourful and Featured are works by those Dubuffet (1901-1985), it is found in the works of fantastical images, often of lovers. Dubuffet met while scouring “primitive societies”, of children — and of the “Up until then (1949), what they produced Europe’s care homes for mentally ill. was seen, at best, as a kind of curiosity, certainly Until July 2, Dubuffet’s sensation-causing not as works of art,” Johann Feilacher, director people with mental illnesses, 1949 “L’Art Brut” exhibition in Paris that started of the Gugging Art Brut Centre, said. The early like Adolf Woelfli, a Swiss it all is being staged again at the Gugging Museum. history of the Gugging psychiatric hospital, in suffering from psychosis and Featured are works by those Dubuffet met the forested hills north of Vienna, is dark. Dur- while scouring Europe’s care homes for people ing World War II, hundreds of its patients were hallucinations. with mental illnesses, like Adolf Woelfli, a Swiss killed. In the 1950s though, its new director, Leo suffering from psychosis and hallucinations. Navratil, began to diagnose his patients by get- Others include schizophrenic Aloise Corbaz ting them to draw. Maria Gugging AFP

estled in the hills of Austria sits Gug- ging, an artists’ colony with a difference where the worlds of psy- chiatry and art collide — with spectacular success. NOver the past 50 years, mentally ill patients here have churned out an astounding 75,000 recognised artworks, some selling for over €100,000 ($110,000). In particular, it is a wellspring for “Art Brut”, producing some of the giants in the popular genre like August Walla, Oswald Tschirtner and Johann Hauser. “Raw art” or “outsider art”, as it is known in English, is art by those untrained in — and SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 COVER STORY 05

and foremost artists with special sculpture is a Vienna landmark, also Just being part of Gugging is no needs, not patients,” said Feilacher, has an exhibition on. guarantee of success, however. The artists split who took over from Navratil in “I am an artist and a genius,” Not all of the 15 residents pro- the proceeds from 1986. Garber said. “It is beautiful to draw duce work “particular enough to be sales 50:50 with Walla, Tschirtner and Hauser and paint. We are happy that we recognised artworks,” said are dead now but half a dozen Gug- have a place where we can live and Feilacher. “Some of them develop the gallery, in ging artists still generate works draw.” late, some of them never.” which they are also today bought by galleries and col- shareholders. lectors the world over. They include Franz Kernbeis, who, when first admitted in 1955, Amazed by the results, Navra- would remain immobile for hours, til began a correspondence with Karl Vondal, who specialises in Dubuffet and as the output of its erotic works, and Johann Garber. patients grew, so did Gugging’s “Along with the Creative Growth fame as a citadel for art brut. Art Center in Oakland (California), In 1981, Navratil founded at Gugging is one of the rare places in Gugging an art and psychotherapy the world to have produced so centre, later renamed the House of many great artists,” said Sarah Artists. Lombardi, director of the Art Brut A commercial gallery and Collection in Lausanne, Switzerland, museum followed, drawing a grow- home to Dubuffet’s legacy. ing stream of visitors. One was The artists split the proceeds David Bowie, who bought several from sales 50:50 with the gallery, works for his art collection. in which they are also The psychiatric clinic itself shareholders. closed around a decade ago, but the Garber, whose busy surrealis- artists’ colony remains. tic designs adorn Gugging’s walls “For us, the residents are first and whose technicolour ear 06 COMMUNITY/ MARKETPLACE SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017

Nutty Delights IFS Qatar hosts Iftar at your doorstep now

alling all food lovers and health conscious eaters, CNutty Delights and Then Some is delivering to your door- step now. Tammy Schiel, an American woman married to a Qatari, has created her own home-based business here in Qatar. Schiel, who specialises in selling a variety of nut butters, granola and many other healthy food items such as granola bars and the like, only began her home-based business a few months back, but since then it has really taken off and has been welcomed warmly in the com- munity here. “My protein packed In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Integral Food Services W.L.L. (IFS Qatar) organised the triple nut butter with chia, flax Iftar for its staff at Medi, The Village Restaurant, Midmac Roundabout, Salwa Road. and pumpkin seed is my best seller, followed by salted honey roasted peanut butter and my Media Plus sets world record with heaviest business directory decadent thick pistachio butter with a hint of cinnamon, sweet- edia Plus, a local advertis- Manager of Qatar UAE Exchange, Muhammed Shibili, Flyer group MD ened slightly with honey,” she ing and event management released the directory by handing K Firoz, attended the function as said. Mcompany, has set a world over a copy to T V H Useph, Manag- guests of honour. All her nut butters and record by producing the heaviest ing Director of Logic group of Amanulla Vadakkangara said granolas sell from QR40 to QR65. business directory in the world. companies. that the GBCD will be useful not Her food items along with The 11th edition of Gulf Business Marine Airconditioning and only to the business community but her contact details can be found Card Directory released recently at Refrigeration company General also for strengthening social fabric. on her Instagram account @nut- a colourful function held at Swiss Manager T A J Shoukathali released He explained that it was a team tydelightsandthensome and Belhotel has more than 900 pages the online version of the directory effort to do something different. orders can be sent to her What- and weigh more than 4kg. This is while Star Kitchen Equipment Man- The directory facilitating the busi- sApp account on 66866650. supposed to be the heaviest business aging Director PM Abdul Salam and ness community to interact among Providing free samples with each directory ever produced in the world, Eastern Exchange GM Baiju KC themselves for mutually reward- purchase, Schiel is confident that Media Plus CEO and Chief Editor of released the iPhone and android ing enterprises contain business her products will become a sta- GBCD Amanulla Vadakkangara versions of the directory, respec- cards of individuals and establish- ple item in your home. claimed. “We have written to world tively. ICBF Vice-President PN ments which can be a ready agencies and hope the record will be Baburajan, Al Rawabi group HR reference of all the leading busi- recognised soon,” he said. Coordinator Ameen Sayyaf, Tea ness concerns to boost Indo Gulf Mathai Vaidian, General Time group Operations Manager and Intra gulf business. SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 HEALTH 07 Home BP monitors 70% inaccurate: Study IANS steps can be taken to minimise inaccurate readings. eventy percent of digital blood Patients should not start or pressure monitors used at change drugs based on one or two Shomes are “unacceptably measurements taken at a single inaccurate”, and could cause seri- point in time unless the measure- ous implications for people who ments are clearly elevated. rely on them, said researchers one Patients should also compare of Indian-origin. the blood pressure machine meas- The study found that about 70 urement with a blood pressure percent of the time, these digital measurement in clinic before exclu- devices weren’t accurate within five sively relying upon home blood mmHg, when compared to the pressure readings. What’s really mercury reading of the sphyg- important is to do several blood momanometer (used by medical pressure measurements and base practitioners) leading to flaws in treatment decisions on multiple making informed health decisions. readings, the researchers advised. The devices were off the mark by 10 women. According to researchers, of Alberta, Canada. “High blood pressure is the mmHg about 30 percent of the time. there are many factors that could “Individual differences, such as number one cause of death and dis- The findings are extremely rel- account for their findings. the size, age and medical back- ability in the world,” said lead evant given millions of patients are “Arm shape, arm size, the stiff- ground of the person using the researcher Jennifer Ringrose, from asked to monitor their blood pres- ness and age of blood vessels, and blood pressure monitor are also the University of Alberta. “Monitor- sure through a device at home and the type of blood pressure cuff are contributing factors,” Padwal added. ing for and treating hypertension report the results back to their doc- not always taken into account when For the study, published in the can decrease the consequences of tor, researchers said. a blood pressure machine is American Journal of Hypertension, this disease. We need to make sure Further, the readings were designed and validated,” said Raj the team tested 85 patients with that home blood pressure readings more inaccurate in men than in Padwal, a professor at University home monitors. They noted that are accurate,” she added. Low-fat milk consumption linked to Parkinson’s Eating red onions may

eople who consumed which are widely consumed, help combat cancer more than one serving could potentially be a modifi- Pper day of skim and low- able risk factor for the disease,” ark red onions, known as the benefits such as lowering inflamma- fat milk, had a 39 percent said Katherine C Hughes, from richest source of dietary flavo- tion and fighting allergies, among greater chance of developing the Harvard T H Chan School Dnoids, may help fight off cancer others. Parkinson’s compared to those of Public Health in Boston. of the colon and breast, a researchers Further, red onions were also who consumed less than one For the study, the team has suggested. “We found that onions found to have high amounts of serving per week, according analysed approximately 25 are excellent at killing cancer cells,” anthocyanin, which enriches the scav- to a study. years of data on 80,736 women said Abdulmonem Murayyan, doctoral enging properties of quercetin The findings, published in and 48,610 men. Participants student at the University of Guelph in molecules. “Anthocyanin is instru- the journal Neurology, showed in these studies completed Ontario, Canada. mental in providing colour to fruits that for people who consumed health questionnaires every two “Onions activate pathways that and vegetables so it makes sense that at least three servings of low- years and diet questionnaires encourage cancer cells to undergo cell the red onions, which are darkest in fat dairy a day had a 34 percent every four years. During that death. They promote an unfavoura- colour, would have the most cancer- greater chance of developing time, 1,036 people developed ble environment for cancer cells and fighting power,” said Murayyan. Parkinson’s than people who Parkinson’s. disrupt communication between can- In the first study, to examine how consumed less than one serv- In a meta-analysis, look- cer cells, which inhibits growth,” effective onions are at killing cancer ing per day. ing at a group of studies, the Murayyan added. cells, researchers have found that not Eating sherbet or frozen researchers found that total The findings, published recently all onions are created equal. The team yogurt also was linked to a dairy intake was associated in the journal Food Research Interna- tested five onion types grown in modest increased risk. with an increased risk of Par- tional, revealed that red onions Ontario and discovered that the Ruby “The results provide evi- kinson’s disease. However, contain high levels of quercetin — a Ring onion variety — that has hard, dence of a modest increased more research is needed plant polyphenol from the flavonoid firm, tall globe-shaped bulbs with risk of Parkinson’s with greater before recommendations can group, found in many fruits, vegeta- dark red colour features — came out consumption of low-fat dairy be made about dairy consump- bles, leaves, and grains — and include on top. products. Such dairy products, tion, the researchers said. 08 FOOD SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017

Lourdes’s deviled eggs with foie gras and tuna

Bonnie S Benwick 2 ounces canned foie gras ter- chives. Use a fork to mash the foie The Washington Post 4 to 6 servings (makes 24 rine, at room temperature gras in a separate bowl, then add halves) Steps to the egg yolk mixture, stirring Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. until it is lump-free. Taste and add ith foie gras and oil- Ingredients Separate the whites and yolks and more salt, as needed. packed tuna in the mix, 12 hard-cooked eggs make sure the egg white halves Spoon the filling into a piping Wthese surf-and-turf dev- 1/2 cup mayonnaise have no trace of cooked yolks; hold bag or gallon-size zip-top bag. Seal iled eggs are deliciously 1 tablespoon Dijon-style the whites in a bowl of cool water and refrigerate for 1 hour. over-the-top. mustard until ready to use. (You may wish Drain and pat the egg white Fine sea salt to slice a thin layer off the bottoms halves dry. Pipe some filling into Make Ahead: The eggs can be 2 teaspoons black truffle sauce of each one, for stability.) each one, then garnish with minced hard-cooked up to 1 week in (optional) Place the yolks in a food proc- chives. advance; refrigerate in an airtight 4 ounces good-quality tuna essor, along with the mayo, mustard container and let the egg white packed in olive oil, drained and and a pinch of salt. Puree until Nutrition: Per filled half: 90 cal- halves come to a cool room tem- crumbled smooth. Add the black truffle sauce, ories, 5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, perature before serving. The filling 3 tablespoons minced chives, if using, and pulse to incorporate. 8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 100 mg needs to be refrigerated for 1 hour plus more minced or cut chives for Transfer the mixture to a mix- cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 0 g die- before serving. garnish ing bowl. Fold in the tuna and tary fiber, 0 g sugar. SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 FOOD 09

Date cake

Bonnie S Benwick this recipe; in testing, we used the raw pistachios 15 to 20 minutes, whisking all the The Washington Post deglet noor variety, available at Toast the walnuts in a large non- while, until the roux is a light mocha Trader Joe’s stores. stick skillet over medium heat for color; it picks up color especially in he next time you’re looking for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan so the last 5 minutes of cooking. Turn a sweet end to a Middle East- Make Ahead: The cake needs an they don’t scorch, until the nuts are off the heat and stir in the sugar, until Tern-inspired meal, try a hour or two to set up before serving. fragrant and lightly browned. Let it has dissolved. no-bake dessert. A pair of small It can be covered and stored at room cool. Carefully transfer the roux (it’s helper’s hands can stuff walnut temperature for up to 4 days. Line the bottom of a 10-inch tart molten hot!) to the pan; use an off- pieces into tender pitted dates — 1 cup coarsely chopped pan with a removable bottom or a set spatula or table knife to smooth which form the cake’s base — while walnuts springform pan with parchment it evenly over the dates, making sure you stir up a roux until it’s the color 3 packed cups pitted dates, pref- paper. they are completely covered. Imme- of toasty caramel. erably deglet noor (about 1 pound) Use the walnuts to stuff each diately sprinkle the cinnamon and The roux, aromatic spices and 1 cup safflower oil (may substi- date, arranging them in the pan in a cardamom evenly over the roux, finally a crumbly blanket of pista- tute 16 tablespoons unsalted butter single layer as you work; this will then top with the pistachios, to cover chios go on top; once they’re set, the or ghee) take 15 to 20 minutes, and it should completely. cake’s ready to go. 2 cups flour be easy to do because the dates have Let the date cake sit for at least 3 tablespoons confectioners’ been split. an hour or two before serving. TIP: The freshness of the wal- sugar Heat the oil in the same skillet When ready to serve, remove nuts is key here. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon you used to toast the walnuts, over the ring from the pan. Cut the cake 2 teaspoons ground medium heat. Gradually add the into 18 to 24 squares or diamond 18 to 24 servings cardamom flour, whisking constantly, to form shapes (edges and bits left over are A soft pitted date works best for 1 cup shelled, coarsely ground a smooth and thick roux. Cook for for the cook). 10 BOLLYWOOD SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017

Women are trolled all the time: Richa Chadha

ctress Richa Chadha, who is shown problem with it.” the importance of looking present- known for portraying bold “Women are trolled all the time, able and good, she said: “As an actor, Acharacters in films like it is not because it’s a holy month it is important because it is visual “Gangs of Wasseypur” and “Masaan”, of Ramadan or anything. Even on medium and people look at your says that women are trolled all the any other normal day if she would beauty, hair and fashion.” time irrespective of the time and have put picture like this, then also “I try to be as natural as possible situation. there would have been horrible and on regular days, I don’t wear “Dangal” famed actress Fatima comments.” makeup...,” added Richa. Sana Shaikh has been shamed for Richa was present at the launch Her next projects include posting a picture of herself in a of A kreations Hair and Beyond “Fukrey Returns” and talking about bikini in the month of Ramadan on salon in Mumbai on Friday. She also that, she said: The shoot of the film her social networking site. said that “People can only comment is complete. It is in editing stage and When asked about this contro- on things, so it shouldn’t matter it will release in December.” versy, Richa said: “I am not aware much.” “I don’t think it is something “Fukrey Returns” is directed by of this controversy but I feel, if she to be discussed also and media peo- Mrighdep Singh Lamba. It also stars was an athlete or swimmer and if ple should also be aware of that,” Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fazal, Varun she would have had posted her pic- said the actress. Sharma,Vishakha Singh and Priya ture, then also people would have When Richa was asked about Anand.

Katrina is a machine of SRK’s smart move: Averts ‘Jab Harry superhit films: Ranbir Met Sejal’ clash with ‘Toilet...’ ctor Ranbir Kapoor says his “Jagga mtiaz Ali’s next movie “Jab Jasoos” co-star Katrina Kaif is a big Harry Met Sejal” — starring Astar, who delivers superhit films IShah Rukh Khan and Anushka time and again. He would even like to Sharma — has now been set for make a film “only for her” in the future release on August 4, averting a as a producer. box office clash with Akshay “I think Katrina is a machine of super- Kumar’s “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha”, hit films. In the future, when I will produce confirmed the film’s posters. a film, I would like to make a film only for After months of speculation, her,” Ranbir, who was present at the song launch of the film along with it was officially revealed by its director Anurag Basu, told media here on Friday. Shah Rukh, Anushka and Katrina, who was sitting next to him, smiled and said: “Thank you Imtiaz through their social Jaan”. very much.” The actors have also shared screen space in films “Ajab media handles that the movie The first glimpses reflect a Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” and “Raajneeti”. Ranbir, who is currently busy is titled “Jab Harry Met Sejal” — positive vibe with Shah Rukh and shooting for a biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt — directed by Rajkumar Hirani an obvious take on the Meg Anushka portrayed at their jovial — feels safe and blessed to have a wide range of films in the pipeline. Ryan and Billy Crystal. Inter- best. Taking this positivity for- “Last few years weren’t that good at the box office, but even then I’ve got estingly, the title is also ward, Shah Rukh, who is also the opportunity to work with Raju sir, Anurag Basu and Ayan Mukerji. I reminiscent of Imtiaz’s super- presenting the movie under his feel very fortunate and blessed. “They are putting their vision in a film hit movie “Jab We Met”. Red Chillies Entertainments ban- and gifting it to me. So, I really hope that I can repay that with my tal- Commenting on the film’s ner, decided it would be best for ent,” said Ranbir, whose films like “Bombay Velvet” and “Roy” bombed title, Shah Rukh tweeted: “Just the films to release a week apart, at the box office. in case Ranbir Kapoor ever the sources close to the film said. claims it... The title ‘Jab Harry “Seeking your love,” Imtiaz posted ‘Bank Chor’ to release with U/A certificate Met Sejal’ was never ever sug- for fans on Facebook, alongside gested by him! So he doesn’t win the film’s first two looks which ank Chor” has passed the censor test with a U/A certificate, the Rs5,000 reward.” The film’s carry the tagline -- “What you with minor audio dubs and without any visual cuts. With actors posters were splashed across seek is seeking you”. “BRiteish Deshmukh and Vivek Anand Oberoi in lead roles, it is dailies on Friday. As a date, August 4 will allow the story of three men who choose the worst day possible to rob a bank. The romantic drama, widely “Jab Harry Met Sejal” to cash in The three ‘chors’ -- Champak, Genda and Gulab -- are simpletons and shot in Prague, Amsterdam, Lis- on a long weekend given that their banter has no adult humour, read a statement from Y-Films. The bon and Budapest, marks the third Rakshabandhan falls on August team wanted the film to appeal to family audiences. “Throughout the time that Shah Rukh and Anushka 7 — a Monday — this year. There making of the film, we kept family audiences in mind and we are so glad have been paired after “Rab Ne will also be an Independence Day that the film has got a rating that will attract all kinds of people to the Bana Di Jodi” and “Jab Tak Hai holiday in the subsequent week. theatres on June 16,” said Riteish. SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 HOLLYWOOD 11

Jennifer Lopez Hollywood seeks to scare new has a ladder in her closet generation with shark thriller merican singer and AFP physically taxing actress Jennifer Lopez has it was going to Aa ladder in her wardrobe, ore than 40 be, all that time so she can reach her vast array years ago, under water,” of clothes. MAmericans Moore said. “In The chart-topping singer has were afraid to go into that sense we such an expansive collection of the water as “Jaws” were kind of clothes, she requires a “Beauty scared the daylights Guinea pigs and the Beast”-style ladder to be out of a generation of because no one able to reach them from the ocean swimmers. knew what shelves, according to dancer Hollywood is hoping effect eight Derek Hough, reports female- for a repeat this sum- weeks everyday first.co.ukk Hough said: “There’s mer with the movie under water actually a ladder in her closet. “47 Meters Down.” would have.” An And I don’t mean just a little step- There have been especially large ping ladder like in a pantry, oh more than 50 shark diving mask was I’m talking like, ‘Beauty and the movies since Steven designed so Beast’, ‘tale as old as closet.’” Spielberg made cin- viewers could Hough has starred alongside ematic history with better see Moore the 47-year-old beauty on their “Jaws” in 1975. This and Holt’s facial NBC competition show, “World year’s shark movie, reactions. of Dance”. And he’s admitted to which will open in The relishing the experience of work- the US on June 16, actresses could ing alongside the seemingly takes place almost communicate ageless entertainer, describing entirely under water. via a special her as the “queen bee” of the Sisters Lisa and radio set, but show’s cast. Kate — played by communication Mandy Moore and with the rest of ‘Aladdin’ director Claire Holt — are on the film crew vacation in the Gulf was via hand keen to cast of California, and it signs, while the Tom Hardy becomes clear that which are terrifying enough.” director’s they should avoid climbing Director Johannes Roberts instructions were delivered ctor Tom Hardy is report- aboard a flimsy boat belonging to decided that once the women through a speaker inside the water edly being approached for Taylor (Matthew Modine). plunged into the ocean there was tank. “I was pretty nervous,” said Athe role of Jafar in the They also probably should not no need for scenes on the surface. Holt. “But we had great people live-action remake of “Aladdin”. get inside Taylor’s rusty shark “I had no interest in going back to taking care of us.” The 39-year-old actor could be cage to plunge into the water and reaction shots with Taylor and the Last year, just 81 unprovoked part of the project after the observe the predators up close. other boys on the boat,” he said. shark attacks were reported world- project’s director Guy Ritchie Modine’s character attracts the “Imagine if in ‘Gravity,’ you kept cut- wide, according to the International reached out to him, reports sharks by pouring blood into the ting to ground control. It would Shark Attack File (ISAF). None were femalefirst.co.uk. A source told water — before the cage breaks have killed the movie,” he said, reported in Mexico. “We have a bet- The Sun newspaper: “Guy is a away from the boat and drops to referring to the 2013 Oscar-win- ter chance of getting hit by lightning huge fan of Tom’s work and the ocean floor. ning film about astronauts stranded or eaten by a hippo than attacked securing him would be a major The two young women with in space. by a shark,” said Modine, who has coup. There have been conver- little diving experience find them- For the film, Moore and Holt been diving since he was a sations and, although nothing is selves in the dark with less than therefore spent eight hours a day teenager. set in stone and things are sub- an hour of air in their oxygen for eight weeks inside a six-meter The chances of being attacked ject to change, he’s certainly one tanks — surrounded, of course, by deep water tank. “47 Meters by a shark are nearly one in four of Guy’s favoured choices.” hungry sharks. “What I found far Down” was filmed mainly in sun- million, according to the Interna- Ritchie may secure the “Mad more terrifying is the prospect and deprived Britain, far from Mexico’s tional Wildlife Museum based in Max” star, but he may be forced premise of drowning, of running bright Pacific coast. A few scenes Tucson, Arizona. And yet, a large to come up with a back-up plan out of air,” Moore told reporters. were made in the Dominican mouthful of sharp teeth and fear as Hardy’s schedule might not “That’s my biggest fear. That’s far Republic. of the deep sea add up to shark allow it. Meanwhile, Little Mix’s more terrifying than sharks, “We didn’t realize how bait for Hollywood producers. Jade Thirlwall is in talks to play Princess Jasmine. 12 TECHNOLOGY SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 Two-dimensional magnet discovered

n a first, scientists have discov- in a three layered structure. ered that magnetic properties The scientists will need to con- Ican exist even in the two dimen- duct further studies to understand sional (2-D) realm of mono-layers, why the material displayed these or materials that are formed by a remarkable layer-dependent mag- single atomic layer. netic phases. But to Xu, these are The study proved that material just some of the truly unique prop- chromium tri-chloride has mag- erties revealed by combining netic properties in the mono-layer mono-layers. form, which may open up a world “2-D mono-layers alone offer of potential applications possibly exciting opportunities to study the in the information technology drastic and precise electrical con- industry. “What we have discov- trol of magnetic properties, which ered here is an isolated 2-D has been a challenge to realise using material with intrinsic magnet- their 3-D bulk crystals,” Xu ism, and the magnetism in the mentioned. system is highly robust,” said Atoms within mono-layer mate- used Scotch tape to shave a mono- “But an even greater opportu- Xiaodong Xu, Professor at the Uni- rials are considered “functionally” layer off the larger, three nity can arise when you stack versity of Washington. two-dimensional because the elec- dimensional (3-D) crystal form. mono-layers with different physi- “We envision that new informa- trons can only travel within the Surprisingly, in chromium tri- cal properties together. There, you tion technologies may emerge atomic sheet, like pieces on a chloride flakes that are two layers can get even more exotic phenom- based on these new 2-D magnets,” chessboard. thick, an optical signature demon- ena not seen in the mono-layer Xu added, in the paper published To discover the properties of the strating the magnetic nature alone or in the 3-D bulk crystal,” he in the journal Nature. material in its 2-D form, the team disappeared. This signature returns said. Facebook plans New Windows 10 version to come secret tracking with better user interface via webcam icrosoft has released a new test ver- sion of Windows 10 that introduces ocial media giant Facebook is planning Mnew user interface (UI) for “Start” and to secretly watch and record users “Action Center” features. Sthrough their webcams and smartphone The new build number “16215” includes cameras. elements of the new “Fluent Design System”. “According to a newly discovered patent, “Fluent Design” is a revamp of “Microsoft the company will use technology to see how Design Language 2” that includes guidelines facial expressions of users change when they for the designs and interactions used within come across different types of content on the software designed for all Windows 10 devices site,” Independent.co.uk reported. and platforms. The new build is open for The patent document also suggests that developers and members of ‘Windows Insider’ the company would also analyse those images programme for testing before market release. to see how users feel and later use that infor- “Action Center” has been redesigned to mation to keep users on the site for longer. provide much clearer information separa- For example, if you smiled looking at one tion, hierarchy and also groups notifications Software Engineer, Windows and Devices of your friends pictures, Facebook’s algorithm together in a more coherent way from devices Group, Microsoft, in a blog post. In the new would use that information and display more and apps. build, with your permission, personal assi- pictures of that friend in your News Feed. “We heard your feedback, and in this build, tant Cortana will now prompt you to create “Another example included in the patent you can now pin a website to the taskbar from a reminder after noticing event posters in application explains that if you looked away Microsoft Edge. We will use the site’s icon to camera roll. from your screen when a video of a kitten give you quick access to your favourite sites The company has also added a new “lasso” played, Facebook would stop showing simi- right from the taskbar. Simply select ‘Pin this tool to circle the relevant information and lar type of videos in your Feed,” the report page to the taskbar’ from the settings menu Cortana will recognise the time and offer sug- noted. However, Facebook has not put these in Microsoft Edge,” said Dona Sarkar, gested follow-ups through a context menu. plans into action yet, and there’s no guaran- tee that it ever would in future. SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017 CINEMA PLUS 13

NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER The Mummy (2D/Action) 10:00, 10:30, 11:00am, 12:00noon, 12:15, 12:20, 12:50, 1:20, Howard Love Craft And The Frozen Kingdom (2D/Animation) 1:30pm 2:20, 2:40, 3:10, 3:15, 3:40, 4:40, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:15, 7:00, 7:20, 7:50, 8:20, 9:15, CIA: Comrade In America (2D/Malayalam) 1:15 & 8:30pm 9:20, 9:40, 10:30, 10:45, 11:40, 11:50pm & 12:00midnight The Mummy (2D/Action) 1:30, 3:00, 8:30, 10:30 & 11:00pm Howard Love Craft And The Frozen Kingdom (2D/Animation) 10:00am, The Bleeder (2D/Drama) 3:30pm The Boss Baby 3:30 & 8:30pm 12:00noon 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00pm Hindi Medium(2D/Hindi) 10:30pm The Bleeder (2D/Drama) 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight Guardians of The Galaxy 2 (2D/Action) 11:00am, 3:45 & 8:30pm ASIAN TOWN Stratton (2D/Action) 1:45, 6:30 & 11:15pm Godha (Malayalam) 11:30pm CIA: Comrade in America (2D/Malayalam) The Boss Baby (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00 & 4:00pm 8:00, 10:30 & 11:00pm Rakshadhikari Baiju (Malayalam) 8:00 & 11:00pm King Arthur:Legend of The Sword (2D/Action) 6:00, 8:30 & 11:00pm Gifted (2D/Drama) 10:30am, 3:00, 7:30pm & 12:00midnight AL KHOR Alien Covenant (2D/Action) 12:30, 5:00 & 9:30pm The Mummy (Action) 11:45am, 2:15, 9:30pm & 12:00midnight The Mummy (3D IMAX/Action) 11:30am, 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 8:50 & 11:10pm CIA: Comrade in America (2D/Malayalam) 12:15, 3:00, 9:00 & 11:45pm ROXY MALL Fireman Sam: Alien Alert (2D/Animation) 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00pm Howard Love Craft And The Frozen Kingdom (2D/Animation) Raabta (Hindi) 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00pm & 12:15am 1:30 & 9:00pm The Mummy (Action) 3:00, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 & 11:50pm Raabta (2D/Hindi) 1:15, 2:45 & 10:30pm CIA: Comrade in America (2D/Malayalam) 3:00, 5:45, 8:30 & 11:15pm CIA: Comrade In America (2D/Malayalam) 1:15, 3:00, 8:30 & 10:30pm Winter’s Dream (Action) 11:00pm The Bleeder (2D/Drama) 3:30pm CIA: COMRADE IN AMERICA The Mummy (2D/Action) 8:30, 10:30 & 11:00pm

LANDMARK Deep (2D/Animation) 1:30pm Howard Love Craft And The Frozen Kingdom (2D/Animation) 4:00 & 9:00pm Raabta (2D/Hindi) 1:15, 2:45 & 10:30pm The Bleeder (2D/Drama) 3:30pm The Boss Baby 3:30 & 8:30pm The Mummy (2D/Action) 1:30 & 3:30, 8:30, 10:30 & 11:00pm

CIA: Comrade In America (2D/Malayalam) 1:30 & 10:30pm Aji Mathew, a lovable courageous and modest youngster, who hails from Pala. He meets an NRI girl Sara in his college, they fall in love regardless of their Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. upbringing. Their moments of love did endure less, so does his happiness.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 14 BRAIN TEASERS SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2017

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

ALEXANDER SEVERUS, ANTONIUS PIUS, AUGUSTUS, CALIGULA, CARACALLA, CLAUDIUS, COMMODUS, DOMITIAN, GALBA, HADRIAN, HELIOGABALUS, JULIUS CAESAR, LUCIUS VERUS, MACRINUS, MARCUS AURELIUS, NERO, NERVA, OTHO, PERTINAX, TIBERIUS, TITUS FLAVIUS, TRAJAN, VESPASIAN, VITELLIUS.

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