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Chinese sericulture and silk art and trade dating back more than 2,000 years are explored in an exhibition which recently opened at Qatar Museums (QM) Gallery at Katara.

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MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 | 03 CAMPUS UCQ students launch projects to support mental health initiative

The Peninsula and residents of Qatar to contribute to national development.” Students also held sessions at Qa- chieving good mental and tar University and Qatar Secondary emotional health is being Independent School for Girls featur- highlighted by students at ing role-playing activities to encour- Athe University of Calgary in age empathy for the mentally-ill, intro- Qatar (UCQ) who are deepening pub- ducing participants to headsets that lic understanding of mental health and simulate auditory hallucinations, and well-being through a range of com- providing students with critical infor- munity projects. These initiatives are mation, focusing particularly on adoles- part of the University’s strategy to en- cents, who are among those especially hance community health, reflecting its at risk. These sessions enabled UCQ to vision to offer an environment of mu- strengthen its ties with the community, tual care which allows effective learn- and build awareness about the impor- ing to take place and in which there is tant topic of mental health. an understanding about mental health Through their projects, UCQ stu- and wellness. dents are countering the stigmas af- “The mental and physical health flicting those suffering from mental ill- Aisha Almarri, a second year Qa- In their outreach, students uti- among our students, faculty and staff ness, and demonstrate the importance tari nursing student at UCQ, said: “Our lized an array of social media plat- is a priority, both on our campus here of the compassion that is at the heart projects allow community members forms to reach a broad and diverse in Qatar and our main campus in Can- of nursing. Promoting mental health to acquire basic knowledge about the audience. Students turned to Insta- ada,” said Dr Kim Critchley, Dean and and well-being builds both the long- mental illnesses that are prevalent in gram launching an account that pro- CEO of UCQ. term content and productivity that is Qatar, and experience firsthand some vides useful information about At- “As Qatar transitions toward a conducive to achieving the develop- of the symptoms with which the men- tention Deficit Hyperactivity Disor- knowledge-based economy, human ment goals of Qatar National Vision tally ill cope. This initiative has shown der (ADHD), a mental illness often capital will be a critical factor. Building 2030 where human development lies that knowledge and empathy can diagnosed in children that has long communities whose members support in preventive and curative health care, overcome harmful stereotypes, and been prevalent in Qatar. They also and care for each other, a crucial com- both physical and mental, taking in- foster the kind of inclusive develop- created a Facebook page, titled “Say ponent of our approach to healthcare to account the differing needs of men, ment that remains at the heart of the No to Stigma,” prompting a dialogue wellness, promises to enable citizens women and children. long-term vision Qatar pursues.” about mental health.

NU-Q to host Middle East commentator Sultan Al Qassemi

The Peninsula jor European venues. He is also a noted collector of rest across the Arab world had positively influenced established and emerging Arab artists and a tireless the emergence of Gulf cities as commercial and cul- promoter of their work. tural centers for the regain. ultan Sooud Al Qassemi, a much respect- A prolific writer, Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi’s arti- His use of social media led to an association with ed commentator on public affairs in the Ar- cles have appeared in such publications as the Fi- the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts ab world, expert on the use of the Internet, nancial Times, Foreign Policy, The (Toronto) Globe where he is a Director’s Fellow and was also named Sand champion of the arts will be speaking at and Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, Huffing- to the Global Commission on Internet Governance. Northwestern University in Qatar on March 29. ton Post, Time.com and Newsweek.com, among oth- Gulf Business has twice named him among the 100 Al-Qassemi’s voice was considered one of the ers. He has also made frequent television appearanc- Most Powerful Arabs. most influential Emirati voices during the Arab Spring es. rose to prominence during the Arab Spring “when He was educated at the American University in and its aftermath, and his effective use of Twitter led his tweets became a major news source, rivaling the Paris and the European Business School. He resides to his involvement in international Internet policy cir- major news networks at the time,” according to a bi- in Sharjah and Dubai. cles. As a champion and devotee of the arts, he is the ography on the MIT Media Lab website. Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi will speak at a communi- founder of the Sharjah-based Barjeel Art Foundation, His writings have often provoked controversy, in- ty meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 12 p.m. in Room which has promoted Arab artists through a series of cluding one proposing that certain expats be granted 3069 at the Carnegie Mellon University building in exhibitions in the United Arab Emirates and in ma- UAE citizenship and another that argued that civil un- Education City. 04 | MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 COVER STORY A cultural journey through Silk Road

By Raynald C Rivera interest to Arab audience, is a costume which can The Peninsula be traced back to the 13th Century. The said cos- tume bears Arabic letters, which, Yan said proves the Silk Road contributed in a big way to commu- nication both in cultural and economic aspects be- hinese sericulture and silk art and trade dat- tween nations. ing back more than 2,000 years are explored Exhibition visitors are given a chance to witness in an exhibition which recently opened at a number of garments used in ancient China such as CQatar Museums (QM) Gallery at Katara. a replica of a straight hem robe with longevity pat- Visitors to the “Silks from the Silk Road – Chinese tern worn during the time of the Han Dynasty from Art of Silk” exhibition will know more about silk as 3rd century BC to 1st century AD. a product and a vital element of Chinese culture. It The exhibition features the material properties provides valuable insights on the history of the Silk and diverse uses of silk, as well as the products cre- Road and its importance as a bridge for economic ated throughout history. It also delves into the dif- and cultural exchange between East and West. ferent techniques of silk production, traditional em- In collaboration with Qatar Museums, the China broidery, ornamental brocading, the Kesi weaving National Silk Museum brought a collection of over a technique, silk painting, and new silk design con- hundred pieces for the exhibition which is organ- cepts. ised as a vital element of the ongoing 2016 Qatar Even though thousands of years have already China Year of Culture. passed, these ancient methods and techniques in By virtue of its location, Qatar played an impor- silk production and designs remains alive up to this tant role as a hub on the Maritime Silk Road and day. provided invaluable contributions to the develop- “Bamboo and Birds”, a three-piece tapestry ment of the Silk Road trade route. which welcomes visitors at the entrance of the ex- “One of the highlights of the exhibition is clothing po, is an example of a modern silk artwork using tra- that belong to different dynasties, some of which ditional Chinese techniques. Three traditional tech- have similarities and connections,” said Xue Yan, re- niques were used in the making of such piece, which searcher at China National Silk Museum and curator highlights a familiar scenery in China, namely em- of the exhibition. broidery, printing and Kesi - a type of weaving done One of the pieces on display, which might be of by the tapestry method in fine silk and gold thread. MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 | 05 COVER STORY

The ancient art of silk design has been passed on from generation to generation and is manifest in cre- ations of today’s Chinese fashion designers, some of whom have gained wide acclaim reaping awards in- ternationally. One of the costumes showcased is a gown de- signed with the phoenix as an inspiration, which Yan said, is a very auspicious and sacred animal in China. The gown incorporates traditional embroidery and cut which mimick the feathers and the tail of the sacred bird. Paper cutting is an ancient art in China done dur- ing auspicious times. They cut paper and stick them on the window to create a joyful atmosphere and this an- cient art is fused into the design of a silk gown which is shown at the expo. Chinese ink painting has been effectively employed in another dress which has also used western silhou- ette techniques in its design. Modern techniques applied in traditional dresses are also evident in a couple of exhibits which combine acrylic materials to silk in a mosaic design resulting to a combination of varied textures. Environment awareness has been underlined in the design of a black sik dress which can be worn in eight varying ways. “It encourages people to be more environment friendly because it can be worn in eight ways so it is like having eight pieces of clothing,” explained Yan. Also showcased at the expo are the art of silk, in- cluding the new digital textile technology and the inte- gration of traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. Zhang Qian, a Chinese official and diplomat who played a significant role in opening China to commer- cial trade in the 2nd century BC, by setting up the Silk Road, is also included in the exhibition. The exhibition includes 100 selected silk products and modern artistic works of silk garments, as well as other accompanying exhibits such as ceramic tea sets and tea works. Also included in the expo is a loom, which Yan said is an implement every home in China possesses in an- cient times as crucial to the production of silk fabrics. Prior to the launch of the exhibition, several public programmes were organised including a talk by cura- tor Xue Yan that explored Chinese silk on the Silk Road from the 10th to the 14th century and a number of inter- active tie-dyeing workshops. The exhibition is open to the public until May 9. 06 | MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 COMMUNITY Best Buddies Qatar holds football tournament

The Peninsula said: “This month has been filled with numerous activities. Today we are glad to hold the final football match uring the Best Buddies In- among 8 schools and let our mem- ternational Month in March, bers with down syndrome take an Best Buddies Qatar held active part in it in terms of our mis- D football matches among sion of integration of people with and secondary schools for boys. Al Tam- without intellectual developmental akon, Tariq Bin Ziad, Jassim Bim Ha- disabilities into society. We congratu- mad, Al-Shahaniya, Siliya, Khalifa , late Siliya Secondary School for Boys Nasseer Bin Abdullah Al-Attiya, Ah- with taking the first place in this com- mad Bin Hambal and Omar Bin Ab- petition and express our gratitude to dulaziz participated. Qatar Football Association and Qa- 80 Best Buddies Qatar members tar Sports Club for their support and participated in the competition dur- making the event a success”. ing the whole month and in the final Hassan Yousef Al-Badar, a teach- Tariq Bin Ziad took on Siliya Second- er at Tariq Bin Ziad School and a su- ary Schools for boys. Siliya Secondary pervisor of the football competition, Schools for boys won the touirnament commented: ”We got to know about and received the BBQ month football this competition from Qatar Football competition champion cup. Association and we gladly joined it. dent, they also enjoy participating in Qatar is the only country which holds The event was supported by Qa- We participate not to win a cup but activities with their mates.” The National Sports Day by organising tar Football Association and Qatar to get involved into sports along with Abdullah Al-Mulla, The General events, setting up sports equipment Sport Club. The match marked The others. The members with disabili- Secretary of Qatar Sports Club, stat- all over to let the people be healthy World Down Syndrome Day. The club ties enjoy the completion, they feel ed: “We support the agreement be- and get attached to doing sports. It members of Qatar Sports Club scored same as us because in the past they tween Best Buddies Qatar and Qatar brings people together. We are very goals in peers with Best Buddies Qa- attended special schools, and nowa- Sports Club, as well as we intent to happy to hold football completion for tar members with Down syndrome days they play with us, talk with us. contribute to the sports involvement Best Buddies Qatar members in Qatar disability. Inclusion of the students with disa- of people with and without disabili- Sports Club today. We a looking for- Mohammed Al-Sayeed, the Man- bilities with students without disa- ties to make sports their lifestyle. We ward to host their members ,the “spe- ager of Rehabilitation and Integration bilities means a lot. It’s great! Such sustain the vision of 2030 in terms cial” kids, in any sports event in fu- Department of Best Buddies Qatar, events make students more confi- of long lasting social encouragement. ture.”

Holiday Villa Doha brings Malaysian cuisine to Qatar International Food Festival The Peninsula

undreds of the Qatar International Food Fes- tival patrons flocked the Holiday Villa Hotel H& Residence booth for a taste of mouth-wa- tering Malaysian delicacies. The popular South East Asian signature Nasi Lemak – coconut flavoured fra- grant rice served with chicken rendang, sambal and boiled egg is the top favourite, alongside the other Malaysian dishes such as Chicken Rice, Curry Laksa and Spring Rolls. General Manager, Joey Chen, said: “On behalf of the management, I would like to congratulate the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) for another success- ful Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF). Every year we are excited to participate in this event and we look forward to the delightful cravings of the patrons. We are thankful to the organisers for allowing us to join this exciting event.” Holiday Villa Doha will be serving the Malaysian delicacies at the QIFF daily from 1:00pm to 10:30pm until March 28, 2016. MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 | 07 COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE

Nakilat and JVs hold annual beach clean-up

The Peninsula cessful beach clean-up recently at provide a clean and safe coastal envi- about 114 centimeters in shell length the Northern Beach in Ras Laffan In- ronment ahead of the Hawksbill turtle and 68 kilograms in weight. Their av- dustrial City (RLC). nesting season. erage estimated lifespan in the wild is akilat, the shipping arm of 250 volunteers from the three Hawksbill turtles avoid deep wa- between 30 – 50 years. Qatar’s liquefied natural gas companies participated in the annu- ters, preferring coastlines where This environmental initiative is part N(LNG) sector, and its joint ven- al activity co-organised together with sponges are abundant and sandy of Nakilat’s comprehensive corporate tures Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Ma- Qatar Petroleum’s Industrial Cities Di- nesting sites are within reach. Not social responsibility framework, which rine (N-KOM) and Nakilat Damen rectorate / Ras Laffan’s HSSE depart- particularly large compared with oth- also focuses on health, education and Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ), held a suc- ment. The beach clean-up aims to er sea turtles, hawksbills grow up to community initiatives.

Qatar International Golf Club helps promote sustainability in local community

The Peninsula

atar International Golf Club (QIGC), Doha’s new world class golfing destination, hosted Qlocal school children to take part in a live sci- ence lesson at the development. 25 students from the local Qatar Academy Sid- ra, which is also taking part in the golf club’s Pearl Coaching Programme, were invited to the project to learn more about the importance of sustainability. Af- ter planting a tree on the 14th hole of the new course and hearing from Darren Smith, Golf Course Superin- tendent, on how plants and trees are used to help water conservation, students went back to the class- room to take part in educational experiments where they had the opportunity to build a fairway profile and learn more about how golf courses are built. The activity was conducted in support of World Soil Day which helped students understand more about using porting the global golf community in sustainable de- way to bring these objectives together. Local stu- turf, soil and plants to help reduce water consump- velopment, since 2012. dents had an opportunity to learn from the project tion and respecting the natural environment. Mohammed Al Naimi, Deputy General Manager and the techniques we are using to make sure we are The activity comes as part of QIGCs aim to be- at Qatar International Golf Club commented: “One advancing golf course sustainability.” come one of the most sustainable projects in the of the most unique things about our project global- The Qatar Academy Sidra is one of three schools world. It is currently working through the Golf Envi- ly is its commitment to becoming one of the most already taking part in a dedicated schools outreach ronment Organisation’s (GEO) OnCourse Develop- sustainable projects in the world, not just from an initiative, the Pearl Coaching Programme, put in place ments programme to achieve GEO Certified Devel- environmental perspective but also socially. As well by the golf club to give the youngest members of the opment status with the aim of maximising the role of as making sure we are enhancing the natural habi- community a chance to learn and enjoy golf with ex- the project in enhancing nature, conserving resourc- tat and conserving resources throughout every stage pert coaching and tuition. QIGC aims to get golf clubs es and supporting local communities. QIGC is an ear- of our build and operation, it is also important that a into the hands of 2,000 local school children to en- ly adopter of the programme and has been working project of this nature supports the local community. courage them to keep an active and healthy lifestyle with GEO, a not-for-profit that is dedicated to sup- The recent schools activity we hosted was a perfect through sport. 08 | MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 FOOD All the world loves a burger

By Roberto A Ferdman industry analyst, explained at the time. The Washington Post The appeal of the hamburger owes to many things, the first of which is that it is a delicious meal. “It took the apple thousands of years to become the most n the heart of what might be the widely distributed fruit tree in the world, most celebrated cuisine in the world, whereas the hamburger established it- a curious thing is happening: peo- self within half a century in almost eve- Iple are clamouring for an unglam- ry capital city,” Louise Fresco explains in orous American food. “Le hamburger,” his 2015 book Hamburgers in Paradise: as it’s called in France, has bombard- The Stories Behind the Food We Eat, al- ed restaurants in the country other- luding to the hamburger’s near ubiqui- wise known for much fancier food, be- tous appeal. coming one of the most popular dish- The fact that hamburgers can be re- es. The love is such that three quarters produced effortlessly and without com- of all food establishments now sell at promising quality has helped too, pro- least one hamburger, and 80 percent of pelling its rise, at the very least. This, those say it’s their best-selling item, ac- Fresco touches upon, too: cording to a recent study. “What made McDonald’s, Burger But France’s hamburger fixation is King, Jack in the Box, the once ubiq- hardly unique. Rather, it’s emblematic uitous White Castle, and their like such of what has proved to be a common af- successful companies was not the fair. hamburger itself, nor the franchise sys- Just ask those who live in Australia, tem that has enabled it to penetrate where people ingest nearly three times all markets, but the systems and tech- as many hamburgers per capita as they nology used to ensure that identical do in France (albeit with strange things record 23.9 pounds per capita.” hamburgers would roll off production on top). Or the British, who, let’s face it, The year 1976 is a nice marker, lines all over the world to be served to have pretty questionable taste in food, The appeal of the both because of what happened then a public that knew exactly what to ex- but still appreciate hamburgers more. hamburger owes to many (it was, at the time, a record year for pect.” Even the Russians appreciate them at things, the first of which hamburger and beef consumption) The hamburger has also shown re- least as much. and what has happened since (the silience because it is malleable. While Or better yet, look to the hamburg- is that it is a delicious two have clearly diverged). Today, we its base components — lettuce, toma- er’s birthplace, where the sandwich meal. “It took the apple eat much less beef but many more to, ground meat, and bread — are sim- has been defying major food trends for hamburgers — about six extra burg- ple and cheap, it has thrived because quite some time. thousands of years to ers per person, or roughly 30 percent of how adaptable it is to change. This Ever since the mid-1970s, beef con- become the most widely more than we did back then. has proven particularly important as of sumption has been tumbling in the distributed fruit tree in Those who have abandoned meat, late, as the enthusiasm for chains like United States, falling from a peak of 94 or at least tried to, have likely found Shake Shack has supplanted the long- pounds per person per year in 1976 to the world, whereas the themselves pining for a hamburger — held allegiance to less shiny establish- 54 pounds in 2014, according to gov- hamburger established and then acting upon the craving. Clear- ments like McDonald’s. More expensive ernment data. Over the past 15 years itself within half a ly they are not alone. I certainly have. versions of the hamburger, meanwhile, alone, per capita beef consumption has There are other ways in which have become staples on restaurant dipped by 20 percent (and meat con- century in almost every hamburgers seem to move against menus, incorporating different meats sumption has fallen off a cliff). capital city. the stream. In recent years, for in- and adding pricier accoutrements. In But hamburgers have done just the stance, they have shown resilience de- Fresco’s words: opposite, gaining in popularity even spite a tempered interest in sandwich- “The history of the hamburger is the as Americans lose their taste for the according to NPD Group. This is what es. In 2014, restaurants sold two per- story of a continual quest to reinvent broader beef and meat categories. A it said: “According to industry and gov- cent fewer sandwiches than they had a food item by sophisticated means, stroll through the archives uncovered ernment estimates, there will be 17.2 the year before, but three percent more leaving the end product apparently un- a 1979 article by the Associated Press, pounds of hamburger produced this hamburgers, according to a report by changed and therefore completely de- which cited significantly lower per capi- year for every person in the country. In NPD Group. pendable for the consumer while al- ta hamburger consumption than the 30 1978, there was 20.5 pounds of ham- “Americans simply love their burgers,” most invisibly introducing one innova- hamburgers per capita observed today, burger per capita; in 1976, there was a Bonnie Riggs, who is NPD’s restaurant tion after another.” MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 | 09 FASHION Montero, fashion’s latest must-book model

a major role in kick-starting Lineisy Far from the likes of Montero’s career, as it was Miuccia Prada in person who picked the mod- Kendall Jenner, Gigi el for the label’s autumn/winter 2015- Hadid and other ultra- 2016 show — and as a Prada exclusive, to boot. This proved a pretty excep- connected, media- tional appearance, first of all because hyped models, Lineisy black models are few and far between Montero is carving out a on the Prada catwalk, but above all be- cause of her highlighted presence in successful career on the the show. runway in a much more Miuccia Prada shone the spot- discreet but nonetheless light firmly on this model, as while all the others walked with straightened effective way. hair pulled back in ponytails, Lineisy Montero trod the runway with her nat- ural hairstyle, with no extensions add- AFP ed to her afro crop. With such a stan- dout role in the show, the newcomer couldn’t fail to create a buzz. And so, the gaze of designers from ith over 60 catwalk shows all over the world was drawn to this under her belt over the long, lean model with her almond eyes. last round of fashion With a natural style that’s almost cap- Wweeks, Lineisy Montero tivating in the world of high fashion, proved an all-round hit among ready- Lineisy Montero notched up a host of to-wear designers and fashion houses. catwalk appearances in the first 2015 At a time when the world’s catwalks session, with shows for Loewe, Balen- seem to be moving forward on racial ciaga, Céline, , , diversity, this Dominican beauty could and, of course, Prada’s sister label Miu be on the way to becoming the top Miu. Her career was now most definite- model of tomorrow, following in the ly on the up. footsteps of Cindy Crawford, Naomi While catwalk shows help get mod- Campbell and other star models who els known to designers and gain visi- went on to become icons of the fash- bility in the fashion world, the ulti- ion world. mate prize comes with a long-await- Far from the likes of Kendall Jenner, ed advertising campaign. And here too, Gigi Hadid and other ultra-connected, it was Prada who first picked Lineisy media-hyped models, Lineisy Monte- Montero, starring the up-and-coming ro is carving out a successful career on model in a shoot promoting the label’s ing the model showed no sign of wan- son, Topshop and Burberry in London, the runway in a much more discreet autumn/winter 2015 collection, photo- ing for the spring/summer 2016 sea- Prada, Marni, Dolce & Gabbana, Fen- but nonetheless effective way. graphed by Steven Meisel. son, with dozens of show bookings to di and Versace in Milan, and , Spotted by a casting director while She was then chosen to star in the her name. Mugler, Lanvin, , Chanel and Louis on a day out at a theme park, the young Louis Vuitton “Ladies at the bath” cam- But it was the last round of fash- Vuitton in Paris. brunette from the Dominican Republic paign, shot by Juergen Teller. ion weeks that really confirmed her The next step for Lineisy Montero was thrust into the forefront of fash- From then on, Lineisy Montero was status as one of the hottest models of is to build on this success and make ion from 2015, and hasn’t looked back known to all the labels, stepping back the moment, as Lineisy Montero fea- it last. However, she looks to have a since. In fact, this rising star has en- on to the catwalk for autumn/winter tured in over 60 catwalk shows in the good chance of joining the short list joyed a rapid ascension to the dizzy 2015 haute couture shows for Atelier four fashion capitals, including Jason of models to have made their mark heights of the fashion world. Versace, Dior, Giambattista Valli, Wu, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and on the very closed world of designer Italian fashion house Prada played and Valentino. And the buzz surround- in New York, J.W. Ander- fashion. 10 | MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 HEALTH & FITNESS Touting virtues of apple cider vinegar

ing.” Clearly, this gold-amber liquid still gut health seem like valid, if not exact- has some allure, so I decided to inves- ly miraculous, benefits. Maybe there tigate if there is any research to back is something to this apple cider vine- it up. gar thing after all? But wait — there is It turns out there is substantial ev- a catch. “There is great marketing be- idence that consuming vinegar can hind apple cider vinegar, and it works help keep blood sugar under control, to lower the glycaemic response, but which in turn may ultimately decrease it doesn’t have to be apple cider vin- the risk of diabetes and heart disease, egar,” Johnston says. She says the ac- among other benefits. Carol S John- tive starch-inhibiting ingredient in vin- ston, associate director of the nutri- egar is acetic acid, which is in all vin- tion programme at Arizona State Uni- egars. versity, who has been studying the ef- Apple cider vinegar aficionados fects of vinegar for more than 10 boast about the unique attributes of years, says: “Vinegar appears to in- the unfiltered, unpasteurised product, hibit the enzymes that help you digest which still has the “mother” in it, the starch.” When starch is not completely weblike blob of bacteria that is actual- digested, you get a smaller blood sug- ly the starter. Many commercial brands ar (glycemic) response — “20-40 per- filter this out so the vinegar is crys- cent less in healthy people and in di- tal clear and more appealing to look abetics” — after eating a high-glycae- at, but health food brands general- mic food such as a bagel, according to ly retain it. The “mother” is harmless Johnston’s findings. The vinegar has a and may offer some benefits, such as more moderate blood-glucose impact polyphenols and probiotics, but there when a fibre-rich whole grain is eaten is no research to back up health claims (because there is less of a spike to be- about it. And there is not an appreci- gin with) and no effect when no starch able amount of vitamins, minerals or is eaten. pectin in apple cider vinegar, as is of- On top of that, undigested starch ten advertised. If those are the quali- may have a prebiotic effect, meaning ties you are seeking, you’d be better off as it passes through the intestines it eating an apple. becomes food for the good bacte- If you want to try to reap the bene- ria in your gut. Well-fed gut bacte- fits of vinegar — apple cider or any oth- ria generally translates to a healthier er variety — make sure you do it right, you because these microorganisms not only to get the most out of it, but help support good digestion and our because it can be harmful otherwise. immune systems, among other ben- Johnston suggests diluting one to two efits. tablespoons of vinegar in eight ounc- Those undigested starch calories es of water and drinking it right be- may also add up over time to some fore eating, once or twice a day, per- weight loss, plus, according to John- haps before lunch and dinner. It’s im- ston, “there is emerging research that portant to take the vinegar just prior to vinegar might increase fat oxidation.” eating so it is in your stomach before By Ellie Krieger the impression that notion had been She stresses, however, that contra- any starch reaches it. The Washington Post debunked way back when phones still ry to many of those popular book ti- Also, never drink vinegar straight. It had cords. People have been writing tles, “vinegar is not a magic bullet for is a potent acid that can be danger- books on the subject at least since weight loss. I have seen very modest ous if aspirated, may cause burns to that era, and apparently they haven’t weight loss in my studies, of one to the tender tissue of the mouth and he other day, as I pushed my stopped. A quick search on Amazon two pounds after 12 weeks.” In the one eosophagus, and can lead to tooth cart around Whole Foods, a revealed more than 20,000 results study published, in Japan in 2009, that erosion. And because vinegar could new book touting the wonders for publications on apple cider vinegar, specifically examined vinegar’s impact interact with medications, and its an- Tof apple cider vinegar caught many written in the past several years on weight, subjects lost just two to four ti-glycaemic effect may be dangerous me by surprise. Mainly, I was taken and most subtitled with words such as pounds in 12 weeks. to diabetics taking insulin, talk to your aback that people still considered the “natural miracle cure,” “detox,” “weight Better blood-sugar control, pos- doctor before using it therapeutically if ingredient a magic elixir. I was under loss,” “healing power” and “anti-age- sible modest weight loss and better these are concerns for you. MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT

Even if you’ve read all three books it will be hard to keep up with the new film, which pays scant attention to what has come before while barreling forward through a saga that grows more complicated as it draws toward its conclusion.

By Michael O’Sullivan The Washington Post

or any newbie considering just sauntering into Allegiant, the third instalment in the series of Ffilms inspired by novelist Veroni- ca Roth’s Divergent trilogy, I wouldn’t recommend it without a quick primer. Heck, even if you’ve read all three books — set in a dystopian Chicago where society has been regimented into five “factions” based on the per- sonality traits bravery, honesty, intel- ligence, selflessness and friendliness — it will be hard to keep up with the new film, which pays scant attention to what has come before while barrel- ing madly forward through a saga that grows more complicated as it draws toward its fervently-to-be-wished-for conclusion. Allegiant brings out If you lament the recent cinemat- ic trend of splitting the final book in a series into two movies (see Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, etc), you’ll be dismayed to learn that they’ve the bells and whistles done it again here: Although Alle- giant bears the title of Roth’s final book, it is only the first of two films to be adapted from that 2013 pub- lication. Lionsgate Films won’t wrap was once a member of Candor (I think). a cross between Nazism and Whole flopping between villainy and heroism things up until next summer, when Martial law is the order of the day, Foods. It’s enough to make your head since the first movie — is the only per- Ascendant comes out. with a lockdown on the fortified wall explode. former who is really let off the leash. In the meantime, if you’d rather not surrounding Chicago, despite the fact And that’s the short version. We’ll Director Robert Schwentke (who al- rent Insurgent to refresh your memo- that when we last left Tris, she had re- leave out the Fringe, the no man’s land so helmed the last film but will hand ry about prior developments, here’s ceived a mysterious message, left in a between Chicago and O’Hare, through the reins of Ascendant to Lee Toland where we are in the story: As Alle- time capsule by her pre-apocalyptic which Tris and company pass on their Krieger) has his hands full babysitting giant opens, the faction system has forebears, telling her to seek her for- way to the Bureau. “This hole looks ra- for a demanding, overly busy plot. Nu- collapsed with the assassination of tunes elsewhere (that is, in the waste- dioactive,” says Tris’s brother (Elgort), ance, subtlety, feeling — anything that the despotic ruler Jeanine (Kate Win- land outside the wall). apropos of nothing, in an example of might help an audience relate to what slet) in an uprising led by heroes Tris Got it? the screenplay’s simple-minded dia- is happening rather than passively ex- (Shailene Woodley) and her boyfriend Good luck. Like Tris, you’ll be on logue. perience it, like a roller coaster - ap- Four (Theo James), whose “divergence” your own from here on in. Though Otherwise, everything is needless- parently are luxuries this movie could from the prescribed cardboard carica- she escapes from Chicago with a pas- ly tangled and bewildering. A scene in not afford. tures of their compatriots lends the se- sel of her pals from the previous films the book in which Tris reads her late As a whole, the Divergent series, ries its title. (Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Zoë Kravitz mother’s journals is recreated here which shamelessly invites comparison Unfortunately, the vacuum creat- and Maggie Q), Tris is quickly separat- with “memory tabs” via a virtual-real- to The Hunger Games and The Maze ed by Jeanine’s death has been filled ed from them when she is taken un- ity headset that, like magical earbuds, Runner franchises, feels like something by a leader almost as bad: Four’s “fac- der the wing of the director (Jeff Dan- allows Tris to witness her mom’s life as we’ve all seen too many times before. tionless” mother, Evelyn (Naomi Watts), iels) of something called the Bureau of a kid. The bells and whistles are simply A far more apt title for the cluttered, re- who in short order starts a civil war Genetic Welfare, an Edenic compound too much, too often, and detract from petitive Allegiant might have been Ex- with the remnants of the faction sys- at what used to be O’Hare Internation- our connection to the characters. travagant — or, better yet, Redundant. tem, now known as the Allegiant. The al Airport, including a program of eu- That’s a shame, because there are One and one-half stars. Rated PG- Allegiant are led by Johanna (Octavia genics that has separated people in- some fine actors here, although Tell- 13. Contains violence and some coarse Spencer), a former Amity honcho who to GMO and non-GMO varieties, like er - whose character has been flip- language. 121 minutes. 12 | MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 ENTERTAINMENT Joy and woe are woven fine in Kapoor & Sons

Bhatt as Tia Malik, a -based girl who is an orphan and misses having a family. As always, she renders a zes- ty performance with oodles of sponta- neity and panache and is equally the heart stealer in emotional scenes. She lights up the screen with her joie de vivre. as the successful nov- elist and older sibling essays Rahul with restraint and yet, has his mo- ments when he lets his guard down, if only to express his anger, disappoint- ment and hurt. plays the com- plex mother and wife with aplomb. Whether it is unintentionally hurting her son or accusing her husband of an affair, her display of emotions, though, a bit theatrical and dramatic, is a treat to watch. plays the underdog to perfection, constantly under scrutiny by his wife, being taunted for his failed business attempts and relationship with his former bank colleague Anu. , of course as the doy- en of the family, is an absolute de- light in his genial avatar, complete with a new get up. His childlike innocence, playful nature and being one with his young grandsons whether smoking or By Troy Ribeiro Arjun (Siddharth Malhotra) and acters. His dealing of human emotions watching a drenched Mandakini in a IANS Rahul (Fawad Khan) are two siblings along with the treatment of the sub- film, are a few of the myriad moments, based in New Jersey and London re- ject is what makes the film stand apart. which audiences will relish. The con- spectively and arrive at Coonoor to visit The characters are etched to per- trast in his performance stands out in their ailing grandfather (Rishi Kapoor) fection, their lives almost unfolding the scene after an unexpected tragedy Film: Kapoor & Sons who lives with their parents Harsh (Ra- before our eyes in the two hours. The in his family. Director: jat Kapoor) and Sunita (Ratna Pathak screenplay is taut and full of unexpect- As far as the music is concerned, Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Siddharth Malhotra, Shah). Their complicated relationships, ed twists which keep you riveted to Amaal Mallik’s work is melodious, ap- Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ratna Pathak replete with misunderstandings, ac- the screen, never letting your interest propriate, but incidental, never for a Shah and Rajat Kapoor cusations, lies and yet, bound by love, wane. moment seeming forced. “Kar gayi Rating: **** form the crux of this film. Performance-wise, Kapoor & Sons chull” is fun and peppy and equally apt Clearly, the film is on a dysfunction- is impressive too. is the soulful “Saathi re”, which sums al family, and some realistic elements Siddharth Malhotra as the “runner up the mood of the situation. apoor & Sons is a saga of a interwoven in its narrative add to its ef- up” or “second best” of the two broth- The cinematography, is in keeping dysfunctional family, which fectiveness in being relatable to the ers, portrays his angst and resentment, with the film and Coonnor is beautiful- Kmakes you laugh and cry with audience. in an understated manner. He is eve- ly captured in all its elements. its members, as you become Writer-director Shakun Batra can ry inch the son who tries hard to prove Overall, Kapoor & Sons reflects Wil- an intrinsic part of their lives. It is a take a bow for his astute handling of his worth to his parents to make them liam Blake’s poem Joy and woe are complete family entertainer with a uni- a simple story, with a complicated plot proud. woven fine and is definitely bound to versal appeal. owing to the complex lives of the char- Playing his love interest, is Alia make you emotional. Karan Johar happy over Alia’s journey

ollywood director-producer Karan “Two years down the line, Alia has “When I launched Alia Bhatt and BJohar, who gave Alia Bhatt her big an amazing repertoire of films. I how- in their first film, break with , is glad ever apologise for Shaandar. Besides I never thought I would see them to watch his “little child” emerge as an that, she has had some amazing films come through this way on celluloid. I actress of some calibre. like 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dul- watched Alia in ‘Highway’; I wept a lit- The head honcho of Dharma Pro- haniya and Kapoor & Sons; Alia is tle bit only because I couldn’t believe duction, who has produced some of Dharma Production’s proud girl and my little child has emerged as an ac- Alia’a successful films like 2 States and always the flagship girl of the compa- tor,” Karan said. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya however ny,” Karan said at a press conference Karan and Alia have strongly bond- expressed regret over Shaandar. to celebrate Kapoor & Sons success. ed over a period of time. MONDAY 28 MARCH 2016 13 CINEMA PLUS

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Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (Action) 3D 10:00am, 11:30am, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2D/Action) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00pm & 12:55am 2D 10:30, 11:15, 11:30am, 12:00noon, 2:45, 5:30, 7:00, 8:15 & 11:00pm 1:30, 2:15, 2:30, 3:00, 4:30, 5:15, 5:30, 6:00, 7:30, 8:15, 8:30, 9:00, 10:30, Kung Fu Panda (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 5:15pm 11:15, 11:30 & 11:55pm & 01:00am Zootropolis: Zootopia (2D/Animation) Every Secret Thing (2D/Drama) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm 3:30pm The Invitation (2D/Horror) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00 & 11:55pm Khanet El Yek (2D/Arabic) 5:45 & 9:45pm The Wave (2D/Action) 11:00am, 3:15, 7:30 & 11:45pm Rocky Handsome(2D/Hindi) 7:30 & 11:30pm The Witch (2D/Horror) 1:15, 5:30 & 9:45pm Every Secret Thing (2D/Drama) 2:30, 9:45 & 11:30pm Zootropolis (2D/Animation) 10:30am, 12:10, 2:20, 4:30 & 6:40pm The Invitation (2D/Horror) 4:00pm London Has Fallen (2D/Action) 8:40, 10:40pm & 12:40am Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D/Animation) 11:00am, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00pm Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (3D IMAX/Action) AL KHOR 11:00am, 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (Action) MALL 11:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 3:00, 5:00, 6:00, 8:00, 9:00, 11:00pm & 12:00midnight Rocky Handsome (Hindi) 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45 & 11:30pm Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2D/Action) 2:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:15, 9:00 & 11:00pm The Invitation (2D/Horror) 5:00pm THE INVITATION Every Secret Thing (2D/Drama) 7:00pm Rocky Handsome(2D/Hindi) 2:15 & 11:30pm Kung Fu Panda (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 4:00pm Kapoor & Sons (2D/Hindi) 4:30pm Khanet El Yek (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm Maheshinte Prathikaram (Malayalam) 11:15pm

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Maheshinte Prathikaram (Malayalam) 5:45, 6:45, 8:00, 9:00, 10:15 & 11:15pm Puthiya Niyamam (Malayalam) 6:45, 9:00 & 11:30pm Rocky Handsome (Hindi) 6:30, 9:00 & 11:30pm While attending a dinner party at his former home, a man thinks his ex-wife and her new husband have sinister Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. intentions for their guests.

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EASY SUDOKU CROSSWORD

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