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The two-lane highway established in 1926 and coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck seemed to encompass the essence of America, threading through eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica.

ROUTEP | 4-5 66: THE MOTHER ROAD

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DeBakey students win Weill Cornell Competition Two students from DeBakey High School - Qatar were among the four winners in the ‘Healing Hands Essay Competition 2017’ sponsored by Weill Cornell Medicine -Qatar. Alia Ashkanani and Ghalia Ashkanani won The Qatar Doctor of the Future Scholarships, a fully funded two-week experience of a lifetime at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Additionally, Shouq Al Thani and Mohammad Al-Sharif, received honorable mentions for their outstanding essays and were among twenty finalists from high schools across Qatar.

Bhavanites 2nd runner-up at Traquest-2017

Bhavan’s Public School stu- dents Allan Mathew and Ananth Krishna won the sec- ond runner-up title at the “Traquest-2017” Inter School Quiz finale which was held on May 25, at Birla Auditorium. MES student The quiz, was conducted by tops in English Gopinath Muthukad, Quiz Master (MediaOne Malarwadi ES pupil Hiba K S performed Quiz Fame) escapologist, life remarkably well and coach, and motivational Mtopped in English with 98% speaker from India. Principal in the Central Board of Secondary MPPhilip, congratulated them Education (CBSE) Grade XII Exam- for their hard work and suc- ination held in March 2017. She is cess in a special assembly at one among the three students who Wakra Campus. secured highest marks in English. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017

America’s ‘Mother Road’ Route 66 revs back to life

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or decades, Route 66 cap- Driving today along tured the imagination of stretches of the travellers the world over, fabled highway — 85 offering a glimpse of a bygone era of American percent of which Fhistory, when people hit the road can still be travelled in search of adventure and a better — one can see life. The two-lane highway estab- renovated motels lished in 1926 and coined the with blazing neon “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck signs, newly opened seemed to encompass the essence of America, threading through eight museums, quirky states from Chicago to Santa sights and souvenir Monica. But after it was decommis- shops galore. sioned in the 1980s in favour of larger and faster thoroughfares, Route 66 appeared headed for the executive director of the non-profit around the globe. “It’s still the road of adventure dustbin of history as the mom and National Historic Route 66 because nothing on Route 66 is pop stores, kitschy motels, diners Federation. Ultimate road trip predictable,” he added. “I often say, and petrol stations that lined the In recent years, however, the “Foreigners come to travel the ‘You know what you are going to road gradually shut down. iconic road that has been immor- road because it gives them a get at McDonald’s ... but if you are “Entire towns folded up and talised in countless books, movies, chance to experience America on an old two-lane such as Route what had been a 4,000km carni- music (“Get your kicks on Route before we became generic,” said 66, you could go into a cafe, a val became to a large extent a 66”), and a TV series has been expe- Michael Wallis, a historian and greasy spoon, a pie place, a diner 4,000km ghost town,” explained riencing a nostalgia-driven revival author of “Route 66: The Mother and you don’t know what you’re David Knudson, founder and that is attracting tourists from Road.” going to get.’” 05 THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 COVER STORY

Wallis said the fastest growing ‘Sundown towns’ may evoke images of a more inno- Springfield, Missouri, and held cross groups of tourists on Route 66 are Driving today along stretches cent America, as encapsulated in burnings inside. Chinese and Brazilians, as well as of the fabled highway — 85 percent Norman Rockwell’s paintings, “All of the American narratives Europeans drawn by the idea of the of which can still be travelled — one Route 66 had a more sinister side around what it means to hit the open space and the “road trip of a can see renovated motels with blaz- for black travellers. open road and the freedom and the lifetime.” ing neon signs, newly opened Half of the 89 counties that symbolism that comes along with “I have clients in their 20s and museums, quirky sights and sou- lined the highway were known as that was a dramatically different 70s who are fascinated by this venir shops galore. “sundown towns” where African story for black people,” said Taylor, road and everyone is looking for There are also half-abandoned Americans were banned after dark. who encourages people to “look convertible Mustangs and Har- communities and crumbling ghost The author Candacy Taylor was beyond the bobby socks, the Chevys ley Davidsons to experience it,” towns that echo Steinbeck’s epic researching a travel guide on Route and the chrome” to experience the said Zsolt Nagy, who twice a year 1930s novel of the great depression, 66 when she stumbled on “The real Route 66. “It’s an American organizes Route 66 road trips “The Grapes of Wrath,” the story of Negro Motorist Green Book,” which icon, just like Marilyn Monroe or that cost up to $8,000 per a family that embarks on a journey listed safe places along the road — Elvis,” she said. “But Route 66 is not person. along Route 66, fleeing the Okla- and notably revealed that the Ku perfect and shiny, there are a lot of “Business is booming, the roads homa dustbowl for California. Klux Klan ran Fantastic Caverns, a cracks in that metaphor, in that illu- are better, the signs are better, it’s And while the road for many popular tourist attraction in sion of what America is.” coming back to life,” said Zsolt, who is from Hungary and who fell in love with the open road about 10 years ago when he traveled it. “I think the legend is growing like crazy.” Bob Russell, the mayor of Pon- tiac, about two hours southwest of Chicago, said his small community of about 12,000 people is a prime example of the resurgent interest in the road. “It has been an amazing trans- formation,” he said of the town which boasts four museums, 27 large murals and is considered one of the jewels of Route 66. “There is a special aura for Route 66 to the overseas people because it represents freedom, the open road, your scarf around your neck and your hair blowing in the wind.” 06 MARKETPLACE THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 Aster launches information book on Migraine

ster Medical Centre, a division of Aster DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomer- ate in the Middle East Aand India has launched an infor- mation book on migraine. The releasing ceremony was held at Oryx Rotana recently. The booklet titled “For Better Management of Migraine Regain your normal life” officially released by Milan Arun, President of Indian Cultural Centre (ICC). Susmita Pat- tnaik, President of Indian Women’s Association - Qatar received first copy. The book on migraine was writ- ten by Dr Harsha Bhatia, Neurologist at Aster Medical Cen- tre, Al Hilal. It details all aspects of community activities as well. This through her well written book that migraine sufferers experience migraine constituting what are is a good effort to educate people details every aspect that one needs moderate to severe disability. The headaches, different type head- on migraine and headaches. Edu- to necessarily know about head pain and other migraine aches, migraine, different types of cating the mass on healthcare is Migraine”. symptoms make it difficult for migraines, signs and symptoms, risk extremely important and goes a Commenting on the initiative, many to function during attacks. I factors, how well migraine can be long way in ensuring the overall Dr Harsha Bhatia said, “Migraine tried to add all areas of migraine managed and migraine diary. wellbeing of individuals as well as headaches are among the world’s in this book. I’m really thankful to Addressing the ceremony, Milan the society at large most debilitating medical disor- Aster Family for supports. I also Arun, President of ICC said, I con- Susmita, President of IWA said, ders, according to the World Health thankful to Milan Arun, Susmita, gratulate Dr Harsha and Aster for “I also take this opportunity to con- Organization. Living with Office bearers of IWA and my col- this endeavour. I’m really happy to gratulate Dr Harsha on her efforts migraines can be a difficult chal- leagues for their support and say that Aster is concentrating in to educate the mass on Migraine lenge. Almost one-third of presence for this book launch”

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Smoking may cause bone degeneration in youngsters

oungsters who smoke may people in the India annually, be at risk of developing low according to The Global Adult Ybone density — a condition Tobacco Survey (GATS) India report. that may lead to an increased risk The economic burden of tobacco of developing osteoporosis, experts consumption is around Rs104,500 say. crore per annum. “Smoking has a negative effect In a study, recently published on the bones, causing loss of bone in the journal Annals of the Amer- mass and, eventually, premature ican Thoracic Society, smoking was osteoporosis when young people found to be an independent risk take up smoking,” Raju Vaishya, factors for low bone density among Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, at both men and women. Each addi- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said. tional pack-year of smoking raised Smoking as a habit typically the odds of having low bone den- begins in high school or the college sity by 0.4 per cent. The participants years, when bones are still devel- more likely to have a longer period osteoporosis in later stage. Smok- with normal bone density had an oping. It also interferes with calcium of recovery and greater risk of com- ing after 30 will speed up loss of average of 36.6 pack-year of smok- and vitamin D absorption in the plication, doctors noted. bone mass almost twice as faster,” ing, while those with low bone body. Besides, in case of a bone “Smoking during the years of Vaishya added. density had an average of 46.9 injury, a person who smokes is bone-building puts you at risk of Smoking kills over one million pack-years of smoking history. Seasonal flu may increase Smoking during pregnancy may damage babies’ liver risk of Parkinson’s disease moking cigarettes during pregnancy is likely to cause damage to foetal organs, especially to the esearchers have found evidence that linked to Parkinson’s. Building on that Sliver, and may do lasting harm, revealed a study. environmental factors, including work, the current paper looked at a less The findings, led by researchers from the University Rinfection with influenza, may lethal strain, the H1N1 “swine flu,” that does of Edinburgh, showed that the potent cocktail of 7,000 increase risk of developing Parkinson’s dis- not infect neurons, but which, the research- chemicals in cigarettes was particularly harmful to the ease. Most cases of Parkinson’s have no ers showed, still caused inflammation in prenatal developing liver cells. known cause, and researchers continue the brain via inflammatory chemicals or The liver plays a major role in regulating metabo- to debate and study possible factors that cytokines released by immune cells lism by clearing toxic substances from the body. The may contribute to the disease. involved in fighting the infection. study also showed that these chemicals damage liv- The new study published in the jour- Using a model of Parkinson’s disease ers of male and female foetuses differently. While the nal npj Parkinson’s Disease showed that a in which the toxin MPTP induces Parkin- male tissue showed liver scarring, the female tissue certain strain of influenza virus predisposes son’s-like symptoms in humans and mice, showed more damage to cell metabolism, the research- mice to developing pathologies that mimic Smeyne showed that mice infected with ers said. those seen in Parkinson’s disease. H1N1, even long after the initial infection, For the study, published in the journal Archives of “Here we demonstrate that even mice had more severe Parkinson’s symptoms Toxicology, the team developed a novel way to ana- who fully recover from the H1N1 influenza than those who had not been infected with lyse the effects of maternal smoking on liver tissue virus responsible for the previous pan- the flu. Importantly, when mice were vac- using embryonic stem cells. “Cigarette smoke is known demic (also called ‘swine flu’) are later cinated against the H1N1, or were given to have damaging effects on the foetus, yet we lack more susceptible to chemical toxins known antiviral medications such as Tamiflu at appropriate tools to study this in a very detailed way. to trigger Parkinson’s in the lab,” said Rich- the time of flu infection, the increased sen- This new approach means that we now have sources ard Smeyne, Professor at Thomas Jefferson sitivity to MPTP was eliminated. of renewable tissue that will enable us to understand University in Philadelphia, US. “The H1N1 virus that we studied belongs the cellular effect of cigarettes on the unborn foetus,” Previously, the researchers showed to the family of Type A influenzas, which said David Hay from the University of Edinburgh. that a deadly H5N1 strain of influenza (so- we are exposed to on a yearly basis,” Scientists used pluripotent stem cells — non-spe- called Bird Flu) that has a high mortality Smeyne said. cialised cells that have the distinctive ability to be able rate was able to infect nerve cells, travel “Although the work presented here has to transform into other cell types — to build foetal liver to the brain, and cause inflammation that, yet to be replicated in humans, we believe tissue. Liver cells were exposed to harmful chemicals the researchers showed, would later result it provides good reason to investigate this found in cigarettes, including specific substances in Parkinson’s-like symptoms in mice. relationship further in light of the simple known to circulate in foetuses when mothers smoke. Inflammation in the brain that does and potentially powerful impact that sea- The results revealed that a chemical cocktail — sim- not resolve appropriately, such as after sonal flu vaccination could have on ilar to that found in cigarettes — harmed foetal liver traumatic injury to head, has also been long-term brain health,” Smeyne added. health more than individual components.

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Sara Moulton The Washington Post A lasagna recipe that puts erve with shredded sauteed carrots with crushed red pep- Sper flakes and a squeeze of asparagus in spotlight lemon, or with peperonata - slow- cooked sweet bell peppers with onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes and capers.

6 servings

Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pans 1 3/4 pounds asparagus, tough ends discarded and stalks peeled when thicker than 1/3 inch Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 3/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 18 square wonton wrappers 10 ounces Italian fontina cheese, coarsely grated

Directions Position an oven rack 4 to 6 remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil Arrange half the asparagus on top Roast (upper rack) for about 20 inches from the broiler element; in a medium skillet over medium of the wrappers and top the aspar- minutes, or until the fontina has preheat the broiler. Use a little oil heat, until softened, about 5 min- agus with one-third of the ricotta melted and the wontons wrappers to lightly grease a rimmed baking utes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 mixture, spreading it evenly, and are golden brown at the edges. sheet and a 9-by-13-inch lasagna minute, stirring. one-third of the fontina. Increase the temperature to pan or jellyroll pan. Transfer the onion mixture to a Put another wonton wrapper broil (with the pan still in the oven); Arrange the asparagus in a sin- blender, along with the ricotta, flour, on top of each mound (edges lined broil the lasagnas for 1 minute, or gle layer on the baking sheet; drizzle lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and up or turned to create a diamond just until nicely browned on top. 1 tablespoon of the oil over it and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove the shape), and top with the remaining Serve right away. toss to coat, then season it lightly center knob of the blender lid (so asparagus, half of the remaining with salt and pepper. Broil the steam can escape); puree until fairly ricotta mixture and half of the TIP asparagus for about 5 minutes, smooth. fontina. You can broil the asparagus and shaking the pan several times, until Cut the cooled asparagus in half Finally, top with the remaining prepare the cheese mixture a day the edges just begin to brown. Let crosswise. wonton wrappers, ricotta mixture or two in advance, then layer them cool; reduce the oven temperature Arrange 6 wonton wrappers on and fontina. (You can also split the with the wonton wrappers right to 375 degrees. the bottom of the lasagna pan, leav- remaining asparagus to create a before you pop the lasagnas in the Cook the onion in the ing a little space between each one. third layer.) oven. 11 THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 FOOD

Carrot coconut cake

Bonnie S Benwick 1/4 cup packed peeled, grated Instant Pot and then set a trivet in toasted coconut flakes or optional The Washington Post carrots, plus a few shavings for it; place the mix in the cake pan and carrot shavings. optional garnish place the pan atop the trivet. The 4 servings 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked water should not come up higher NOTE: To make just enough There’s not much of a rise in this coconut, plus more, toasted, for than the bottom of the cake pan. cream cheese frosting for this cake, cake, but its texture does approxi- optional garnish Lock the Instant Pot lid. Press whisk together 4 ounces room-tem- mate that of a baked carrot cake 1/2 cup flour the manual button and set the timer perature cream cheese, 8 with a moist, dense crumb. And it 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to 20 minutes. tablespoons (1 stick) room-temper- couldn’t be easier to make.You’ll 1/4 cup chopped pecans Once the timer beeps, let the ature unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon need a 6-inch round cake pan. Cream cheese frosting pressure release naturally for 5 vanilla extract, 8 tablespoons con- minutes. Carefully quick-release fectioners’ sugar and a pinch of Ingredients Steps any additional pressure until the kosher salt in a mixing bowl, until 1/4 cup liquefied coconut oil Whisk together the oil, sugar (to float valve drops, then unlock the smooth. 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar taste), egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, lid. 1 large egg vanilla extract, carrots, flaked coco- Transfer the cake pan to a wire Nutrition: Per serving: 300 cal- 1/2 teaspoon ground nut, flour, baking powder and rack to cool. (Drain the Instant Pot.) ories, 3 g protein, 20 g cinnamon pecans in a medium bowl; do not To serve, invert onto a platter. carbohydrates, 23 g fat, 17 g satu- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg over-mix. Spread the frosting on top, if using, rated fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 25 mg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour a cup of water into the then garnish with the optional sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 17 g sugar. 12 BOLLYWOOD THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 Shooting Sanjay Dutt’s biopic was fun: Karishma Tanna

ctress Karishma Tanna, who where she launched the apparel make-up.” Since she was promot- has a cameo in the biopic on collection of Skechers Performance ing an apparel line, she was asked ASanjay Dutt, says the expe- apparel range. about the importance of fashion in rience of working with director The 34-year-old actress, who her life. She said: “Fashion for me Rajkumar Hirani and actors Ran- first featured in the television show is reviving different things — I like bir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal was “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”, to stand out everytime I dress up a lot of fun, courtesy their jokes and later went on to do other projects and what I’m comfortable in. I need pranks. on the small screen. She ventured to be extremely confident and com- “Ranbir, Raju Sir and Vicky used into Bollywood in 2005 with “Dosti: fortable in the attire I wear.” to crack jokes and pulled my leg Friends Forever”. She also did a to her career, Karishma said: “I “As actors, it is our job to stay up with a poker face. I don’t know Kannada movie titled “I Am Sorry wouldn’t say it boosted my career, to the mark and we were prepared them that well to know whether Mathe Banni Preethsona”. but people have known me better for it before entering this industry. they were lying or making a story In 2013, came yet another Bolly- after ‘Bigg Boss’. People knew who In my mind, it is there that I am an up. I used to happily listen to those wood outing for her — “Grand Masti”. Karishma Tanna is always, but actress and I have to be good and stories and after some days, I would While the audience has been seeing through ‘Bigg Boss’, they know me these are the things I have to keep realise that was all made up.” Karishma for years altogether, she very well -- what kind of a person- in mind to have a great career.” “I really like light-hearted and feels her appearance on reality TV ality I have, what do I do in the “I like keeping myself hydrated humourous people. Ranbir, Raju Sir show “Bigg Boss 8” in 2014 gave them morning and what do I do in the and taking care of my body, skin, and Vicky were a lot of fun on set,” a chance to know her better. evening, what type of clothes I wear, hair... I feel it’s good to maintain Karishma said from Bengaluru Asked if the show gave a boost how do I do my hair, how do I do yourself,” she added.

Priyanka Chopra in John Abraham starts shooting for ‘Parmanu’ talks for two new ctor John Abraham has on a journey to revisit the mis- started shooting for his sion that changed the place of Hollywood films Aupcoming production “Par- India on the world map and manu — The Story Of Pokhran”, turning the course of modern ctress Priyanka Chopra, whose Hol- based on the successful nuclear India’s position in the world as lywood debut film “Baywatch” is yet tests conducted in Pokhran, Rajas- a strong nuclear state,” John said Ato hit screens in India, is in talks to than in 1998. John took to Twitter, in a statement. The film is slated join two projects — indie drama “A Kid Like where he shared a photograph of to release on December 8. Jake”, starring Jim Parsons and Claire Danes; the film’s clap-board and cap- “For us, this is not just a film. and Rebel Wilson starrer “Isnt It Roman- tioned: “Day 1.. ‘Parmanu. The Story It’s a dedication from our side to tic”. According to variety.com, Priyanka of Pokhran’. Our biggest test ever!” all our soldiers of our country from all the will shoot “A Kid Like Jake” in June and then “Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran” also forces. Also to all the scientists to dedicate immediately begin production on “Isn’t It stars Diana Penty and Boman Irani. John has their lives for the country. “We are just shar- Romantic” in July before returning to tele- also written the film along with Saiwyn ing their story with the world and we are vision series “Quantico”. Quadros and Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh (writ- very proud of it. It’s a film that every fel- “A Kid Like Jake”, which will be directed ers of “Neerja”). The music of the film is low Indian will surely be proud of,” said by Silas Howard, follows two parents who helmed by Sachin-Jigar. “The road to the film’s producers Prernaa Arora and Ajay are in the process of filling out kindergar- Pokhran has been paved. It’s time to embark Kappor. ten applications for their four-year-old boy who is gender variant. Vidya Balan to do a Sridevi in ‘Hawa Hawai’ After realising that they can’t afford pri- vate school tuition, the director of Jake’s ctress Vidya Balan is set to dance to as the track was synonymous with her unique preschool encourages them to emphasise Sridevis chartbuster “Hawa hawai” vocals. Rajeev Surti will choreograph the track Jake’s gender variance to help him stand Afrom the 1987 blockbuster “Mr. India” in June. out and earn a scholarship. in the forthcoming film “Tumhari Sulu”. The film’s director Suresh Triveni said in a Meanwhile, Todd Strauss-Schulson’s For “Tumhari Sulu”, produced by T-Series statement: “I am elated to have such a cult “Isn’t It Romantic” will also feature Adam and Ellipsis Entertainment, the iconic number number in the film. It plays a key role in the film Devine and Liam Hemsworth. The roman- is being recreated by Tanishk Bagchi, known and is not just a remix for the end credits.” tic comedy follows a young woman (Wilson) for giving contemporary touch to 1990s hit “Our intention is to pay a true tribute to who gives up on love only to mysteriously songs like “Humma humma” and “Tamma the original and revive it in its full glory. I am find herself trapped inside a romantic com- tamma”. looking forward to the flower power team of edy. Priyanka became popular in the West The makers felt that instead of getting the Vidya and Neha (Dhupia) to break a leg.” through her lead role in “Quantico”, which track re-sung by a new voice, it would be “Tumhari Sulu”, a slice-of-life family film, has had two seasons so far. wise to retain Kavita Krishnamurthy’s voice, will release worldwide on December 1. 13 THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017 TECHNOLOGY

Android software creator unveils ‘Essential’ phone

AFP in the market,” he added. “I’m extremely skeptical that this phone creator of the Android soft- will do any better than any other ware powering smartphones recent attempt to change the smart- A around the world steps into phone market.” the hardware market with a hand- Rubin showed off the Essential set that promises to tackle the phone during an on-stage interview clutter, complexity and rapid obso- at a Code Conference in California. lescence of current devices. He said that his company is also Andy Rubin said in an online working on a digital assistant device post that he is issuing a high-qual- along the lines of Google Home or ity phone called Essential that Amazon Echo. Essential is creating includes accessories such as a a new “Ambient” operating system 360-camera that can be attached to power the home assistant. Rubin magnetically. said the goal is to make it capable “For all the good Android has of interacting with the broad array done to help bring technology to of smart appliances or household nearly everyone, it has also helped gadgets no matter which company create this weird new world where makes them. “Building bridges is people are forced to fight with the the way we are thinking about this very technology that was supposed home device.” to simplify their lives,” he said. people decide what features they software — which powers most of The Essential home assistant The Essential smartphones will want on phones, keeping prod- the world’s smartphones — avail- will have a touch screen as well as first be released in the United States, ucts simple, using premium able free to device makers. voice-command capabilities. Rubin where they can be reserved at the materials and enabling devices to But Rubin left the company wants the device to be able to synch website www.essential.com for evolve so they don’t “become out- about three years ago to launch a with digital assistant software made $699. The 360-camera can be dated every year.” Google’s fund devoted to cultivating hard- by Amazon, Apple, Google and oth- ordered for an additional $50. abandoned Project Ara dabbled ware technology startups. The ers. “I want to be inclusive,” Rubin Rubin expects Essential phones, with the idea that smartphones Essential will have to compete in a said at Code. which are powered by Android soft- users could customize their crowded field. “The premise is that consumers ware, to begin shipping in about 30 devices with modular components. “Andy Rubin has quite a reputa- don’t want just one company’s days. Rubin said he created the Motorola however recently began tion and anything he launches will products in the living room. We company behind Essential to use to sell its own Android-powered be accorded a fair measure of have to inter-operate.” Rubin is “21st-century methods to build prod- modular smartphone. respect,” Jackdaw Research ana- chief executive of Essential, which ucts for the way people want to live Rubin was a co-founder of lyst Jan Dawson said. is the first company spun out of a in the 21st century.” Android, which Google bought in “But the pitch here feels so much design studio at the venture fund That mission includes letting 2005. Google makes Android like almost every other new entrant he founded after leaving Google.

More youngsters sharing personal data online with strangers

n the age of social media, a wor- large amounts of their personal that one in five people admitted unsupervised among a group of rying trend of sharing private information accessible to stran- that they share sensitive data with people. Furthermore, nearly 23 Iand sensitive content with gers. “By disclosing important and people they don’t know well. percent have given their device to strangers is fast growing among sensitive information with other Nearly 37 percent people another person to use for some youngsters, Moscow-based cyber people, you relinquish control over shared their financial and payment time,” the report noted. The study security firm Kaspersky Lab said. it, because you can’t be sure where details online, thus inviting a finan- revealed that young people are the Almost 93 percent of Internet that data is going, and how it will cial attack and over 40 percent had most likely to share private and users share their information dig- be used,” said Andrei Mochola, shared scans of their passports, sensitive photos of themselves itally, with 45 percent of them Head of Consumer Business, driving licences and other personal with others. “While it’s completely sharing their private and sensitive Kaspersky Lab, in a statement. documents. Almost 30 percent unrealistic to expect Internet users videos and photos with others. Almost 44 percent of Internet Internet users shared their pass- to stop sharing photos, personal Seventy percent of them share users make their information pub- words with others online. details and other information with photos and videos of their children lic, but once data has gone into the “Ten percent have shared the each other, we do urge people to online with strangers. But the trend public domain, it can travel far PIN for accessing their device with think twice before they share is worse among members of the beyond the control of its owners. a stranger and 22 percent have left important information publicly younger generation who make The findings further showed their devices unlocked and online,” Mochola suggested. 14 CINEMA PLUS THURSDAY 1 JUNE 2017

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CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

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

Yesterday’s answer

ALL IN THE MIND

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