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CAMPUS | 7 HEALTH | 10 BOLLYWOOD | 11 BangladeshBang school Over 100 genes Priyanka finds it marksm ‘National linked to memory tough to maintainn Children’sC Day’ identified balance in life Email: [email protected]

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The new campus of Qatar P | 4-5 Academy Al Khor provides the environment required for a world-class education in a bilingual environment.

03 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS Al Mahd International School marks ‘Green Day’

n its bid to raise environmental awareness among children, Al IMahd International School cel- ebrated ‘Green Day’ on March 23. The best solutions for environ- mental issues and our responsibilities as citizens towards honouring our globe were announced during the morning assembly. Abdul Aziz Tarek Sadoun of Grade V conveyed this message through a poem followed by a quiz contest by third grade students. One of the most highlighted comprehensive projects for Green Day was “leaves project” that was embedded within many sessions, an activity in which children could decorate tree trunks with paper leaves that hold environmental taking care of it. Green Day” knowledge on planting and the con- resourceful purposes was demon- messages. “It was impressive how wouldn’t have been complete with- ditions required to keep it healthy. strated. With smiling faces they children could express their own out planting activity that took place Grade 1 children were involved were given different materials to ideas about the importance of during different intervals. Children in “Sorting Activity” where empha- distribute among recycling boxes embracing nature and the value of were keen to apply their scientific sis on reusing material for during the second break. 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017

Qatar Academy’s

Fazeena Saleem The Peninsula new campus offers he new campus of Qatar Academy Al Khor, located at Tthe west of Al Khor, provides the environment required for a world-class education in a bilingual complete education environment. The new campus is built to accommodate 1,800 stu- dents and designed to ensure students have the best environment non-Qataris. The student popula- very close to our old site. The cam- to occur, such as independent study to support their learning and devel- tion represents 15 different pus itself consists of nine connected and group work outside the class- opment. The academy is under nationalities. buildings spread over landscaped room, to cater to the individual Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Speaking to The Peninsula, grounds. It is designed to ensure our needs of our students. For example, Education and the school’s aca- Aisha Al Megbali, Principal of Qatar students have the best environment the design of the internal spaces demic programmes are accredited Academy Al Khor, shared informa- to support their learning and devel- supports collaboration and student- by international agencies like; tion about the new campus building opment,” said Al Megbali. centered learning. The new school International Baccalaureate and the and the outstanding features of the “The school is built with specially provides the environment required Middle States Association of Col- school. designed learning spaces for early for a world-class education in a leges and Schools (MSA). “Our new campus is built to years students through to grade 12. bilingual environment and supports At present, 84 percent of its stu- accommodate 1,800 students. The These areas provide an opportunity the delivery of the IB programme,” dents are Qataris and 16 percent are building covers 62,000sqm and is for different modalities of learning she added. 05 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 COVER STORY

Other than the indoor and out- authentic voice in whatever field door sports facilities and the they choose to join,” said Al well-equipped media centres, Qatar Megbali Academy Al Khor’s new campus Qatar Academy Al Khor has an also hosts a state-of-the-art recre- international community of teach- ation centre which includes a ers, representing 32 different generous dining space, swimming nations. The Academy is an author- pool, gymnasiums, sports halls, and ised IB school offering the Middle sports fields. Years Program (MYP), the Diploma Qatar Academy Al Khor through Program (DP) and is currently a its facilities and academic offering candidate school for the Primary aims to fulfil the needs of children Years Program (PYP). Other than in today’s diverse community. the International Baccalaureate, the “We inspire excellence in learn- school is fully accredited by the ing and promote intercultural Middle States Association of Col- understanding. Qatar Academy Al leges and Schools (MSA). Khor is proud to be a passionate Referring to the admission learning community. We aim to cre- process Al Megbali said,Qatar Acad- ate unique opportunities that open emy Al Khor considers all applicants pupils’ minds to new experiences who meet the age requirements for and learning strategies. As citizens specific grade levels and who pass with deep moral purpose, our aim the entrance exams. At elementary is to use education as a force for level, students enrolled are good, both in our local and global expected to have Arabic as their community through our CAS pro- mother tongue and a good level of gram,” said Al Megbali. English, since it is the language of Creativity, Activity, Service instruction.” (CAS) is a mandatory core compo- “However, at secondary level, who do not need Arabic as a col- Arabic program, Islamic Studies, nent of the International and for the first time since QAK lege requirement. and Qatar history curriculum, Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. opened, the academy will be offer- “Qatar Academy Al Khor stu- known as The National Programs It aims to provide a ‘counterbalance’ ing an extra language for those dents are set, and expected to meet, which encourages our Qatari stu- to the academic rigour of the edu- students whose mother tongue is high achievement goals in both per- dents to be proud of their identity cational programme other than Arabic,” she added. At sonal and academic development while opening their minds to other “We aim to nurture and develop present, Qatar Academy Al Khor within a supportive environment. cultures,” said Al Megbali. students, personally and academ- serves students from pre-3 to grade Each student is encouraged to strive With the new facilities of a ically, to excel and to become global 12 and offers a dual-language pro- for academic excellence through state-of-the-art campus, activities citizens who are equally aware of gram giving special attention to the the development of essential skills at the school will not be limited to themselves and the world around reinforcement of the Arabic lan- in critical thinking, acquiring and school time, but students will be them. As educators at Qatar Acad- guage as the mother tongue and applying knowledge, working inde- offered an exciting after-school emy Al Khor, through personalised English as the language of instruc- pendently and collaboratively, and program that includes educational learning, we aim to provide our stu- tion. The secondary school also effective communications,” said Al local and international trips. dents with opportunities to develop offers French as a second language Megbali. “These goals are set by our “Students are not only taught to their talents and find their instead of Arabic for those students teaching community and achieved collaborate and work together, but as a result of team work and trian- to also be responsible citizens who gular parent, student, teacher give back to their society through relationships based on trust, mutual a variety of charity projects and understanding and positive feed- community services,” said Al back,” she added. Megbali. Qatar Academy Al Khor as an “Additionally, to maintain our international school offers a unique standards, all our staff members are language program that builds the provided with professional devel- foundation for a lifetime of contin- opment opportunities to ensure that uous learning. Furthermore, on a all strategies and approaches are daily basis, the Qatar Academy Al aligned with the teaching methods Khor environment encourages stu- of the 21st century. To complete the dents to remain engaged and circle, we are also a school that experience different curricular and believes in a strong home-school extracurricular activities which pro- connection where parents are vide them with academic, always kept informed of their emotional, physical and social child’s progress. To sum up, at QAK, support. everyone works together for the “The academy is well known in utmost benefit of our students,” she our community for its rigorous added. 06 MARKETPLACE TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 BMW M3 & BMW X5 M selected official safety cars lfardan Automobiles, the offi- prix season with an exclusive event, cial importer of BMW in in which media representatives and AQatar, celebrated the suc- customers were invited to attend cessful conclusion of the BMW the race at the Alfardan Automo- brand’s thirteenth consecutive year biles VIP lounge. as the official safety cars of MotoGP “Alfardan Automobiles has gone Grand Prix of Qatar 2017, with the from strength-to-strength in Qatar, BMW X5 M and BMW M3. continuing our successful partner- Riders, officials and organisers ship for the thirteenth year running of the premier Grand Prix motor- with the internationally focused cycle race event, which took place MotoGP. We continue to be com- at the Losail International Circuit, mitted to supporting and promoting from March 25 to 26, also enjoyed Qatar’s ever expanding sporting cal- a weekend of premium BMW mod- endar” said Ihab Allam, General els, with a fleet of luxury models Manager of Alfardan Automobiles. capability. Large air intakes and Air with M TwinPower Turbo technol- featured throughout the event for Both models had been modi- Curtains at the front end and alu- ogy and 317 kW/431 hp provides the chauffeuring and other transpor- fied before they made their way to minium body components, and the power. Rigorously applied intelli- tation needs. Additionally, the BMW Losail International Circuit. Low- diffuser at the muscular rear end gent lightweight design elements X6M, BMW X5 M and BMW M6 Gran slung and broad-set, the BMW M3 are not merely design flourishes; include the extensive use of light- Coupe were displayed during the and BMW X5 M both share a finely they also fulfil functional roles in weight materials such as CFRP and event. balanced stance on the road. terms of aerodynamics, cooling and aluminium for many chassis and Together with BMW M GmbH, The M-specific design of the two weight saving. body components. All of which has Alfardan Automobiles celebrated high-performance sports cars The BMW M3 is fitted with a shaved around 80 kilograms off the the launch and start of the grand underlines their performance free-revving straight-six engine weight of its predecessor. Campaign on glaucoma held at Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Centre Doha observes Earth Hour n view of the World Glau- Icoma övenpick Hotel West Bay Doha recycled wood and other materials, as a Awareness celebrated Earth Hour with ‘60 symbol of sustainability. Hotel employees Week, Naseem Mminutes of darkness’ and a spe- gathered to light candles and commemo- Al Rabeeh Med- cial celebration of “Live Green” at the rated this special evening to honour the ical Centre at C hotel’s lobby level, on March 25th with a environment. As the property turned off Ring Road, con- big crowd of employees and guests. its lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, the hotel ducted To celebrate this momentous occa- invited guests to stand for sustainability comprehensive sion, the Gold Green Globe certified hotel with General Manager Ghada Sadek and glaucoma eval- turned off all unnecessary lights and lit other members of management, and enjoy uation candles to conserve energy as a part of the complimentary snacks and beverages, as campaign for annual global initiative to reduce green- well as famous Mövenpick ice cream. The the general house emissions across the planet. hotel also announced a week-long recy- public on march 17. For that evening, the ground floors at cling initiative to encourage all employees More than a hundred people attended the campaign, Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha featured to recycle at homes as well, to truly Dr Nasiya Attupurath( MBBS MS) Ophthalmologist led the a “Live Green” area with pillars made from embody the aspect of living green. campaign. Vision test and colour vision test, dilated refrac- tion, tonometry test gonioscopy and ophthalmologist consultation were included in the checkup. According to Dr Nasiya, Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to pro- gressive, irreversible vision loss and also it is the second leading cause of blindness. There are different types of glaucoma Primary Open-AngleGlaucoma ,Angle-Closure Glaucoma, Normal-TensionGlaucoma etc. Nowadays the rate of glaucoma cases are considerably increasing and hence People including school children also given a detailed awareness about cause and after effect if left untreated. 07 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 CAMPUS

Bangladesh school marks ‘National Children’s Day’

angladesh MHM School & Col- lege celebrated the 97th birth Banniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the ‘National Children’s Day’ of Bangladesh on March 17 at the school premises. The school arranged elaborate programmes which included spe- cial assembly, special prayer and discussion on the life of the Father of the Nation, drawing and essay competitions and friendly football materialize the dreams of Banga- match. bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Ashud Ahmed, Ambassador of Ashud Ahmed advised the stu- Bangladesh to Qatar and Chairman dents to know the legendary life of Bangladesh MHM School & Col- history of the ‘Father of the Nation’ lege, graced the programme with and try to imitate the three unique his presence as the Chief Guest. qualities- Courage, Clarity and Cha- Embassy officials, Principal, risma of the father of the nation to Vice-Principal, teaching staff, PTA make Bangladesh a Golden Bangla- members, academic committee and a dream land of Bangabandhu administrative officers and students Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. House’ became champion defeat- competition students wrote on the were present on that occasion. His speech was followed by the ing three other Houses. childhood and achievements of The observation started with a special prayer for the ‘Father of the The school also organised Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rah- special assembly at 7:30am. In his Nation’, his family members, and drawing and essay writing compe- man. The programme was welcome speech, Principal of the freedom fighters as well for the titions, for the Students of concluded with prize giving cere- school, Md Jashim Uddin, alluded wellbeing of Bangladesh. Elementary, Middle and High mony which included GPA-5 the great contributions of ‘Father The most attractive part of the School. The participants drew the achievers in the public examina- of the Nation’ in building Bangali programme was friendly football portrait of ‘Father of the Nation’ and tions awarded by the Parents Nation and encouraged the students matches among four houses of the scenery highlighting the history and Teachers Association (PTA) of the to prepare themselves to school. In the final match ‘Korotoa tradition of Bangladesh. In the essay school. 08 COMMUNITY TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 Noted Kathak artistes enthral audience

ndian Cultural Centre (ICC) in mysterious area in a composition, association with Indian Embassy which signals an artist, eludes the Iand Indian Center for cultural artist, and also triggers the artist. Relations of Government of India The programme at Indian Cul- conducted classical Kathak per- tural Centre was inaugurated by formances at ICC Ashoka Hall. Deputy Chief of Mission at Indian Kathak is one of the oldest dance Embassy R K Sigh. Counsellor at forms originated in India. Endian Embassy and Coordinating The performance was led by Officer of ICC Rakesh Kamble; ICC Shama Bhate, who is a well-known President, Milan Arun; ICC General artist, choreographer and director. Secretary Juttas Paul and ICC Head She has received many awards and of Cultural Activities, Vishal Mehta; teaching at many universities. The spoke during the function. ICC pre- team comprised of seven artists and sented mementos to the troupe support team. The programme was members on behalf of Indian well received and appreciated by community. the audience. Another show of the perform- The programme included dif- explore rhythm with joy and ecstasy music to enhance the concept of ance was conducted at Al Khor ferent performances such as in Persian market;Samson and Deli- Unity in Diversity; Rendezvous, community. Vishal Srivastava, San- Osmosis, which depicts how the lah, in which The story of Samson where western symphony preceded tosh vital and Deepa Baxi spoke medium of dance and music cross and Delilah depicted through the by Indian musical composition “Gat” during the function, which was and re-cross every time changing oriental sensitivity of Kathak dance; and both meet up together, share attended by R K Singh, Deputy chief the density of the outcome;Persian In Tandem, which is a presentation something significant and vital but of Mission at Indian Embassy, Milan Market, this dance piece invariably based on a South Indian composi- follow their own paths; and Arun, President of Indian Cultural takes its inspiration from music and tion and where it engulf Piano Intrigue, which is about a Center and other dignitaries. Radisson Blu Hotel Doha marks Earth Hour

Qalco’s 12th Dealer’s Conference held he Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha joined the global initiative organised by the World atar Lubricants Company (Qalco) organ- In his speech, he also appreciated the out- TWildlife Fund (WWF) on March 25 at ised the 12th ‘Annual Dealer’s standing performance and hard work done by 8:30pm to observe Earth Hour QAppreciation Conference’ at Radisson the sales network. Further, he concluded the From 8:30pm to 9:30pm, the Radisson Blu on March 24 in which more than 70 deal- speech by conveying the message of well being Blu Hotel Doha, turned off all non-critical ers from across the country participated. and best wishes from the Chairman and CEO, electrical appliance and carried out other Yousaf Bazian, CEO of Aperture Group, and HE Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim bin Mohammed energy-saving measures, including hosting Johnny De Gouveia, Group CFO, were the chief Al Thani, and the Board of Directors. Later on, of a candlelight dinner at Pier 12 restaurant, guests of the conference. The guest of honour the prize distribution ceremony was held to serving Earth Mocktails at Manhattan lounge for the evening was Khalid Ghanim Al Kau- honor the best performers for their outstand- and Palm Garden Cafe, for guests who wished wari. The evening commenced with a word ing sales efforts throughout the year. In to join the hotel in raising environmental of welcome from Qalco Assistant Sales Man- addition, recognition awards were also handed awareness. ager, Lorence Lachica. Thereafter, the to the new distributors reflecting excellent Added to this, the hotels employees have Managing Director of Qalco, Fawad Rana, results. The proceedings included several rec- taken part in this global initiative by follow- explicated different market opportunities, reational activities that were highly ing the Earth Hour’s unique display of which Qalco and its partners can develop in appreciated by the audience and finally the darkness and switching off all lights in their building Qalco brand stronger. event ended up with dinner. accommodation and also played live unplugged songs and lighted candles. 09 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 FOOD

Joe Yonan The Washington Post

’ve made no secret of my mushroom love. As I’ve writ- ten, I like to divide them into two categories: the interest- ing varieties (oysters, shiitakes, Imorels, puffballs and the like) that I find at the farmers market or for- age; and the less-interesting ones (buttons, creminis) I buy at the supermarket. The former I show- case in the kitchen; the latter I use in sauces, soups or the like. I didn’t mention one of the most ubiquitous varieties in all of vege- tarian cooking: the portobello. Of course, I eat these too, usually when I want a dish that calls for some- thing particularly meaty. I don’t find This mushroom’s their flavor as captivating as, say, maitakes or chanterelles, but they serve a purpose, as that huge cap is perfect for stuffing. made for stuffing Stuffed mushrooms are a retro appetiser when the smaller fungi is used as finger food. But plant- focused cooks can serve a couple portobellos (or even one when the Adapted from “Eat More defrosted corn kernels clinging to their leaves has evapo- cap is particularly large) with a Greens,” by Zita Steyn (Quadrille, 5 large or 6 medium portobello rated, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the hearty enough filling, and it’s 2017). mushroom caps (about 2 ounces kale mixture into the bowl with the dinner. each) sweet potatoes. Stir in the grated My latest inspiration for stuffed Ingredients cheese, if using, and the corn. Taste, portobellos comes from Zita Steyn’s 9 ounces sweet potato, peeled Steps and add more salt, as needed. new book, “Eat More Greens” (Qua- and cut into 1-inch dice Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the mushroom caps, drille, 2017). You mash sweet potato 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus Put the diced sweet potato in a gill sides up, in a baking dish that’s with a saute of onion, garlic and more as needed steamer basket set over a small just large enough to hold them. kale, mix it with cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive saucepan with an inch or two of Divide the sweet potato-kale mix- and corn, mound it on those mush- oil water over medium heat. Cover and ture equally among the mushrooms, room caps and bake for a half-hour 1 medium onion, chopped steam until just tender, 8 to 10 min- mounding it as needed; you’ll want or so. The result is something you (about 1 cup) utes. Transfer the sweet potatoes to use it all. Bake for 30 minutes, can tuck into with a knife and fork 1 large clove garlic, chopped to a mixing bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon until the mushrooms are tender and rather than your fingers, which 4 ounces Tuscan kale, thick of the salt, and mash with a fork. the filling is slightly crisped and makes it even more substantial - stalks removed, leaves rinsed and Meanwhile, pour the oil into a lightly browned on top. Serve hot. and satisfying. coarsely chopped (about 2 cups deep saute pan, over medium heat. Portobello Mushrooms packed; may substitute another Once the oil shimmers, add the Nutrition | Per serving With Tuscan Kale and variety of kale) onion, garlic and the remaining 1/4 (based on 3): 190 calories, 7 g pro- Sweet Potato 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar teaspoon of salt; cook, stirring fre- tein, 32 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 1 g 2 to 3 servings main-course cheese (optional; may substitute quently, until they have softened. saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 420 servings or 4 to 6 appetizer serv- vegan cheese) Stir in the chopped kale; cook until mg sodium, 6 g dietary fiber, 10 g ings Serve with a green salad. 3/4 cup fresh or frozen/ wilted and tender and any water sugar. 10 HEALTH TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 Over 100 genes linked to memory identified

IANS with other types of cognitive processing and resting state MRI esearchers have identified activity. more than 100 genes that can “At this point, we cannot say Rhelp them understand cor- whether the gene expression itself relations between these genes and might drive memory or whether it human brain activity during mem- is simply a reflection of the brain ory processing. activity patterns needed for proper “This is very exciting because the memory formation,” Konopka said. identification of these gene-to- In the study, presented at the behaviour relationships opens up Cognitive Neuroscience Society new research avenues for testing (CNS) annual conference in San the role of these genes in specific Francisco, the memory genes were aspects of memory function and found to overlap with several genes dysfunction,” said Genevieve associated with autism, which Konopka of University of Texas means “we have identified a win- Southwestern in the US. dow into the molecular pathways “It means we are closer to important for normal memory understanding the molecular mech- function that are at risk from a anisms supporting human memory genetic perspective in autism”, and thus will be able to use this Konopka noted. information someday to assist with The study is part of the nascent all kinds of memory issues,” but growing field of “imaging genet- Konopka added. ics,” which aims to relate genetic The genes identified as impor- variation to variation in brain anat- to yield a rich understanding of the human uniqueness in the animal tant for human memory are distinct omy and function. “Probing the human cognitive and neural archi- kingdom,” said Evelina Fedorenko from genes previously correlated genes-brain relationship is likely tecture, including insights into of Harvard Medical School. Video games may help combat depression

potential to target depression depression as a condition caused by caused by both internal -- such as external factors led users to spend chemical imbalance or hereditary more time playing the game -- again, factor -- and external factors -- like perhaps giving them a feeling of issues in job or relationship. control over their situation. But this “Through the use of carefully result was likely due to immediate designed persuasive message engagement and was unlikely to prompts ... mental health video have long-term benefits, the study games can be perceived and used noted. In the study, forthcoming in as a more viable and less attrition- the journal Computers in Human ridden treatment option,” said Behavior, the team asked 160 stu- Subuhi Khan from the University of dent volunteers to play six, California - Davis in the US. three-minute games. Portraying depression as some- Each game was an adaptation of thing caused internally because of neurophysiological training tasks biological factors and providing a that have been shown to improve video game-based app for brain cognitive control among people training made participants feel that experiencing depression and ended they could do something to control on basic inspirational notes to inspire eeling depressed? Beat the The findings showed that play- their depression. the participant to play the game. The blues by playing video games, ing the specifically designed video This supports other research results revealed that when the video Ftouted as viable and effective game helped people feel they had that shows that brain-training game users were messaged remind- treatment for depression, research- some control over their games have the potential to induce ers, they played the game more often ers said. They help in brain depression. cognitive changes, the researchers and in some cases increased the time training. Such video games had the said. On the other hand, portraying spent playing. 11 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 BOLLYWOOD Priyanka finds it tough to maintain balance in life

IANS For Priyanka, it all started at the age of 17 when she was crowned Miss World. She soon ctress Priyanka Chopra, who has been stepped into the world of Bollywood in 2003 juggling work between the US and India, with “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy”. Projects Asays it is easy to get lost in work, but she like “Don”, “Fashion”, “7 Khoon Maaf”, “Barfi!”, makes it a point to take out some time for her “Mary Kom” and “Bajirao Mastani” are milestones friends and family. in her career graph. She says she finds a balance in her personal She was at the peak of her career when she and professional life “by living a double life”. explored the world of music with singles like “In “Let’s be honest, it’s tough to always main- my city” and “Exotic”, and then walked into the tain a balance but you’ve got to do what you feel US television space as FBI agent Alex Parrish in is important,” Priyanka had told IANS in an email “Quantico”, which airs in India on Star World and interview. Star World HD. She will soon make her Holly- She added: “I work very hard but when I need wood debut with “Baywatch”. to create time for myself, my family or friends The actress says it is important to “have peo- for example, I will make the time. I understand ple in your life who show you the mirror”. my priorities and so does my team so when I “My family, friends and team have always have an objective perspective or a view point need to do something that’s important to me I been that for me and I wouldn’t want it any other that different from yours. I have a select set of will. I also make an effort to be connected… it’s way. I’ve always been open to feedback… I don’t people whose honesty and opinions I trust,” said easy to get lost in work.” claim to know everything and it’s important to the actress. SRK has star charisma: Manoj Bajpayee ‘Phillauri’ mints Rs15.25 crore cclaimed actor Manoj Baj- payee thinks Shah Rukh nushka Sharma, Diljit AKhan possess a star cha- Dosanjh and Suraj risma that he doesn’t have. ASharma starrer roman- “Stars like Shah Rukh Khan tic comedy film “Phillauri” has have a power over the entire minted Rs15.25 crore in its nation. One glimpse of him and opening weekend at the people go berserk. It always Indian box office, the makers amazed me how it can happen. It have said. “Phillauri” released can’t be created. Either you are on March 24. “We are happy born with it or not. that the film has done good “If I stand at the airport people business over the weekend. It won’t go crazy but if Shah Rukh is a small film with a big heart stands people will because he has and we are thrilled with the a star charisma but I don’t have it,” love that audiences have the actor said in a promotional showered on it in India and interview of “Naam Shabana”. internationally,” Vijay Singh, “What I have is the ability to CEO, Fox Star Studios, said in deliver and perform. That is what empowered. Today a director National Award winning actor a statement. people expect from me and I try wants to work with a unique says that the film is not a prequel Made on a budget of Rs 21 to stick to it,” added Manoj who is story,” said the “Gangs of Was- of “Baby”. Neeraj Pandey picked crore, “Phillauri” has already all geared up for his next release seypur” actor. “Common people the character “Shabana” and went recovered Rs 12 crore from which stars Tapsee Pannu as the always love to watch good sto- in her past to show how she satellite and music rights. lead role. ries but very few filmmakers used became a spy. In “Baby”, Shabana “The cost of the film The 47-year-old actor thinks to make films like those. Now had an immense impact that’s ensures that we already have that today audience is showing a there is no shortage of good film- why he was tempted to get the a profitable film at hand. lot of interest in realistic films. maker in the industry. That is why back story of this girl.” “Naam North India has done incred- “For today’s writer, director or these films are getting made and Shabana” is an action spy thriller ibly well for ‘Phillauri’ given producer, women are a colleague females are in the central char- movie directed by Shivam Nair the subject of the film is set in and equally important part of the acter,” he added. and produced by Neeraj Pandey Punjab and that we also have society. Earlier it was different. Speaking about his upcoming and Shital Bhatia under the Fri- a huge north Indian star Diljt Women weren’t that much film “Naam Shabana”, the day Filmworks banner. Dosanjh,” Singh added. 12 HOLLYWOOD TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 Uncanny resurrections of ‘Rogue One’ talked much

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t grossed $1bn and picked up numerous awards nominations, Ibut a particular aspect of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” proved one of the most controversial moments in the entire franchise. Fans were polarised by the computer-generated appearances of the long-dead Peter Cushing and a youthful Carrie Fisher, with some admiring the technical wizardry but many dismissing their inclusion as downright creepy. With Lucasfilm planning to release the DVD and Blu-ray of “Rogue One” on April 4, fans will get an insight into just how well the film’s crew understood that its flir- tation with the “uncanny valley” of computer-generated human images was a huge risk. In a bonus featurette entitled “The Princess and The Governor,” animation supervisor Hal Hickel discusses a cutting-edge special effects process he describes as a Its name refers to the sudden something doesn’t look right. What decades before her untimely death “long series of failures resulting in dip in our emotional response, do you think that is?’” just two weeks after “Rogue One” victory.” which generally grows more posi- Unfortunately, this was the came out. So the idea of creating “There were many dark days, tive the more human the replicas exact reaction of numerous other- CGI versions of the actors was many sleepless nights, laying awake, look -- until they are so life-like wise rapt critics who thought the hugely divisive, with The Washing- worrying about these shots,” he that we are creeped out. movie’s perilous deep dive into the ton Times’s Eric Althoff dismissing says. Developed by a Japanese “Close up digital human works “uncanny valley” had undermined their inclusion as “effing weird.” robotics professor in 1970, the is one of the hardest problems in its many positive qualities. Kelly Lawler of USA Today com- “uncanny valley” is the hypothesis computer graphics,” visual effects Cushing, who played villainous plained that while Tarkin was that human replicas that appear supervisor John Knoll explains on Death Star commander Grand Moff “unnerving,” the Leia cameo was “so almost, but not quite, like real the featurette. Tarkin in the original film, died in jarring as to take the audience com- humans elicit feelings of “You don’t want to be sitting 1994, while Fisher had stopped pletely out of the film at its most revulsion. there in the theater saying ‘Yeah, looking like 19-year-old Leia emotional moment.” Ronan Keating was told he couldn’t sing

inger Ronan Keating was “My music career started most of my career. When initially told by a pro- with getting cigarettes and bot- you’re in a boy band, you’re fit- Sducer that he couldn’t tles of beer thrown at us... A ting the mould that people want sing, and he was nearly producer kept saying, ‘The you to be. I spent years fool- dropped from Irish group blonde one can’t sing - get rid ishly trying to prove myself, Boyzone. of him’, and I knew I could be trying to make everybody The “When you say noth- dropped in a heartbeat. I had happy. I should have concen- ing at all” hitmaker, who has to prove them wrong,” Keating trated on the people that enjoyed huge success with told The Sunday Times maga- mattered to me. “It’s a career Boyzone and as a solo artist, zine. Keating now wants to try I’ve been trying to do for years worked hard to “prove” the his luck in acting. and years and years. I’ve been producer was wrong, reports “I’m genuinely excited about trying for almost as long as the femalefirst.co.uk. it. It’s been an issue I’ve had for other career,” he added. 13 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 TECHNOLOGY China-made wearable robot to enter market

IANS and Japanese-made Cyberdyne currently on the market. Prices China-made wearable of the Fourier X1 robots are robot, which can help dis- expected to be a third cheaper A abled people walk, is than similar foreign models, expected to enter the market in which are sold between 600,000 one to two years, the developer yuan ($87,000) and 1m yuan has said. ($1,45000) each. The Fourier X1, developed by Gu said the company was Chinese technology start-up Fou- working to test and improve the rier Intelligence, was unveiled in robot’s various functions such as Shanghai earlier this month, Xin- sitting, standing, walking and hua news agency reported. climbing stairs. The Fourier X1 Gu Jie, CEO of Fourier, said has four motors, two for the hips the Fourier X1 weighed 20 kg and and two for the knees, as well as applied industrial design into the four batteries inside that enable exoskeleton. It can assist with it to work for seven hours. walking for people who have had China has 80 million disabled a stroke or spinal cord injuries. people, many of them unable to He said the company aimed walk. The global market for to make the robot more afford- walk-assisting exoskeleton able than foreign models such as robots is estimated to exceed Israel-made ReWalk $1.8bn by 2020.

itel launches 4G Zyxel unveils indoor night vision camera VoLTE-enabled etworking company Zyxel Communications yesterday launched Aurora, an indoor night smartphone Nvision camera that enables users to monitor their homes live in full HD and colour with real-time tel Mobile, part of Chinese mobile notifications. mobile manufacturer With the two-way audio feature, users can record iTranssion Holdings, yes- whatever is happening around the camera and one terday strengthened its 4G can also give commands by speaking through their portfolio and launched 4G smart phones. VoLTE-enabled smartphone The Aurora camera comes with 16GB storage. Wish A41. The company claimed that 16GB is sufficient for a The device features ‘Mul- whole week of full-day recording in high tiple Account’ apps and definition. ‘SmartKey’. ‘Multiple Account’ “With the addition of Aurora to our portfolio, we allows users to log in with wanted to provide home users with more well- two different accounts on rounded digital home solutions and be their reliable popular social media apps networking ally,” said Bill Su, Assistant Vice Presi- such as WhatsApp, Facebook dent of Zyxel’s Smart Living Business Unit, in a and Instagram. statement. The ‘SmartKey’ feature With its triangle shape and the complimentary enables them to conven- accessories in box, Aurora can cover every corner iently perform functions with versatile placement options, including flat sur- dents are detected. such as taking screenshots faces, magnetic surface, camera tripod, ceilings and “With the Aurora camera and the comprehen- and taking pictures with a walls. sive mobile app, we are putting the entire home at single click. “Wish A41 per- Users can manage the camera with the Aurora the user’s fingertips and making digital life easy and fectly exemplifies our app. After setting up the camera, users can watch or convenient,” Bill added. long-term vision of making record videos, set up zone detection or event-trig- The Aurora accessories, including alarm beeper high-speed internet connec- gered recording for precise area monitoring and and Power over Ethernet (PoE) modules will be avail- tivity a tangible reality for all receive instant push notifications when any inci- able in the second quarter of 2017. Indians. 14 CINEMA PLUS TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017

NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER

Life (2D/Horror) 10:15am, 12:30, 2:45, 3:30, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30, 11:10 & 11:45pm Beauty & The Beast (2D/Family) 2:15, 5:00 & 9:00pm Power Rangers (2D/Action) 10:45am, 1:00, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:30, 8:45 & 11:15pm Yu-Gi-Oh: The Dark Side of Dimension (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:45pm Beauty And The Beast Kong (2D/Fantasy) 10:00am, 10:30, 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 5:40, 7:20, Barbie Video Game Hero (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 3:30pm 9:40pm & 12:00midnight Power Rangers 4:30, 6:45 & 9:00pm El Qerd Beytkalem (2D/Arabic) 7:00pm Kong: Skull Island (2D/Action) 10:30am, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 & 11:00pm Sheperds & Butcher (2D/Crime) 7:15pm Barbie Video Game Hero (2D/Animation) 10:00, 11:35am, 1:10, 2:45 & 4:20pm Life (2D/Horror) 9:15pm Alamara (2D/Malayalam) 11:15pm Sleepless (2D/Thriller) 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 & 11:55pm Autobahn (2D/Action) 11:15pm Phillauri (2D/Hindi) 11:15pm Logan (2D/Action) 10:15am, 3:00, 7:35pm & 12:00midnight The Belko Experiment (2D/Action) 1:00, 5:35 & 10:10pm El Qerd Beytkalem (2D/Arabic) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm ASIAN TOWN & 12:00midnight Veeram (Malayalam) 6:00pm Autobahn (2D/Action) 10:15am, 12:15, 2:15, 4:15, 6:15, 8:15, 10:15pm & 12:15am Alamara (Malayalam) 12:45, 5:45, 8:15 & 10:45pm Phillauri (Hindi) 5:30 & 10:45pm Beauty And The Beast Kong (2D IMAX/Fantasy) 11:00am, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30 & 11:30pm Katama Rayudu (Telugu) 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm Life (2D IMAX/Horror) 9:00pm Angamaly Diaries (Malayalam) 8:15 & 10:45pm

MALL ROXY Barbie Video Game Hero (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 3:30pm Beauty & The Beast 2:00, 4:30, 7:00pm Katama Rayudu 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm Alamara (2D/Malayalam) 3:00pm Katama Rayudu (2D/Telugu) 5:00pm Power Rangers 2:00, 4:40, 7:20 & 10:00pm Alamara 4:30, 7:15 & 10:00pm Kong Skull Island 2:00pm Beauty & The Beast (2D/Family) 2:30, 5:15 & 7:30pm Power Rangers (2D/Action) 4:45, 7:00 & 9:15pm Kong Skull Island (2D/Horror) 7:30pm LIFE Autobahn (2D/Action) 11:30pm El Qerd Beytkalem (2D/Arabic) 9:45pm Life (2D/Horror) 9:45 & 11:30pm Phillauri (2D/Hindi) 11:30pm LANDMARK

Beauty & The Beast (2D/Family) 2:15 & 6:30pm Power Rangers (2D/Action) 2:30, 5:00 & 7:15pm Barbie Video Game Hero (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:30pm Yu-Gi-Oh: The Dark Side of Dimension (2D/Animation) 4:30pm El Qerd Beytkalem (2D/Arabic) 6:45pm Autobahn (2D/Action) 8:45 & 11:00pm Life (2D/Horror) 9:15pm Katama Rayudu (2D/Telugu) 8:30 &11:00pm A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a Alamara (2D/Malayalam) 11:15pm rapidly evolving life form, that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on Earth. Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice.

BABY BLUES

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE 15 TUESDAY 28 MARCH 2017 BRAIN TEASERS

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

ANSWER, APPLAUSE, AUDIENCE, BUZZER, CHALLENGER, CHAMPION, CHOICE, COMPETITOR, CONTESTANT, GUESS, HOST, KNOWLEDGE, MEMORY, PARTICIPANT, PLAYER, POINTS, PRESSURE, PRIZE, QUESTION, QUIZ, RECALL, RESPONSE, RIGHT, RIVAL, SCORE, SHOW, SPEED, SUBJECT, THEME, TIME, TOPIC, TRIVIA, VICTOR, WINNER, WRONG.

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