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FUSION OF HANDICRAFTS

Traditional Qatari handicrafts take on new form in “Two by Two”, a workshop in which Qatari and international artisans share know-how at Katara. P | 3

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of the workshop which organisers said generated interest with other artisans so there is a possibility to conduct more workshops in the future involving more participation from the wider internation- al artisan community. The areas tackled in the workshop were just some of those conducted by the department, said Al Buainain, add- ing the ladies create all the products by hand. Among the products made by the Productive Families are exquisitely de- signed abayas and jalabiyas; decorative artefacts such as scale models of tradi- tional dhow, inlaid work on tables, jew- ellery boxes and other items, ghawa set; wooden jewellery boxes; Arabic per- fumes and scents; paintings depicting Qatari culture; handmade paper; and colourful textiles in geometric patterns woven using Sadu — a technique em- ployed by Bedouin women in rural com- munities. The products are being sold in the local market such as in souqs, different shops and hypermarkets as well as pro- moted in other countries in the region. “Productive Families is a group of ar- tisans that produce indigenous handi- crafts approved by the Ministry to make and sell their products in the market and Artisans get a taste of currently we have around 800 mem- bers,” said Al Buainain. The Ministry assists the members in many ways including giving them work- traditional Qatari craft shops, marketing their products and promoting them internationally. “We hold a lot of fairs and go to oth- er countries in the Middle East like Bah- By Raynald C Rivera “I think this workshop is a very good uct that would attract consumers in rain and Dubai to promote the products,” The Peninsula opportunity for the artisans to take a the market. she said. The Ministry also takes strides lot of new information, experiences The Qatari artisans have exhibit- ensuring the sustainability of the indus- and techniques that they can apply in ed dedication in their craft as some try amid the burgeoning progress the their work. More importantly, would of them have been in the industry country is undergoing in many spheres. raditional Qatari handicrafts enable sharing of experiences and fu- for more than 25 years. They are very “We conduct workshops to further take on new form in “Two by sion of traditional and international proud of what they do showing their better the quality of their work, especial- Two”, a workshop in which Qa- techniques to further enhance their traditions through the products they ly the traditional products so that they Ttari and international artisans craft,” Sharifa Al Buainain, Training and fashion by hand and sold in the mar- will be sustainable. We are also teaching share know-how to create fresh and Development Manager at Productive ket. a young generation of artisans to make unique products to offer the market. Families Department at the Ministry of Having the chance to sit with Qa- sure this very important aspect of our Held on Friday at Katara, the work- Labour and Social Affairs, toldThe Pe- tari artisans and see how they craft tradition is passed on to future gener- shop was the first of its kind organised ninsula. their products, the expatriate partici- ations and ensure it lives on,” added A by the Productive Families Depart- During the workshop, a Qatari ar- pants were satisfied with the outcome Buainain. ment at the Ministry of Labour and So- tisan was paired with an artisan from cial Affairs, a government arm respon- another country to teach and learn sible for helping Qatari artisans in the from each other. Fourteen artisans production and promotion of their comprising seven Qatari and seven products to the local and internation- foreign artisans coming from Spain, In- al market. dia, Argentina, Kazakhstan, , Co- Long before the discovery of oil lombia and who are based and gas, Qataris have their own handi- in Doha took part in the pioneering ini- crafts that express their cultural iden- tiative. Each of the participants has her tity, from traditional weaving to cloth- own field of expertise. ing and perfume making. Through the The workshops focused on Sadu years Productive Families have been and crochet, jewellery, decoupage and known as a national brand that artic- small furniture, aquarelle and painting, ulates the cultural and artistic identi- perfumes and creams, clothes and ty of the people through their proudly patchwork, and dolls, cushions and Qatari made products. kids’ items. The “Two by Two” workshop is an It was an invaluable learning ex- initial step to further enhance what perience for each pair as they shared the artisans already possess and share knowledge and techniques and de- what they know to other cultures of cided on the aspects to include in the the world. making of a new and enhanced prod- 04 | SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 CAMPUS BPS students enact Mock Parliament

tudents of class 8 of the Bir- during the mock session. Discussion on which were very duly replied to by the The Social Science department la Public School, on Wednes- various issues, the Question Hour and “Ministers” concerned. which organised the mock session, day put up a Mock Parliament, voting on Bills were the highlight of the One important aspect of the pro- paid special attention to the role of the San exercise meant to create show. The “session” was conducted the gramme was the discussion on wom- Opposition which is very important in a awareness about the functioning of same way the Lok Sabha conducts its en’s safety. While the “ruling benches” democracy like in . the top legislative body in India. business. went on defending their efforts in pro- The organising team included the They enacted the role of the ruling, Questions related to the deterio- tecting women, the “Opposition” cited Junior Headmistress Divya Mary Vin- opposition party MPs, Ministers and rating condition of the postal system, examples of assaults and harassments cent, teachers Rakesh Verma, Hajera the Speaker. wastage of water in the trains and rail- against women in the country during Masroor, Jiji George, Pandidurai and Most aspects related to the func- way stations, cyber security etc were the past one year of the government’s Leena Dinesh. tioning of Parliament were covered raised by the “Opposition” members, rule. Yale professor’s talk opens TAMUQ lecture series

ale University professor Dr of freshwater scarcity. De- ciate at the California Insti- chardson Irvine Clarke Prize for excel- Menachem Elimelech was the salination processes have tute of Technology (Caltech), lence in water research and was elect- first speaker in Texas A&M Uni- been in use long enough a guest professor at the ed to the US National Academy of Yversity at ’s 2015-2016 to demonstrate their relia- Swiss Federal Institute of Engineering in 2006. Among his oth- Distinguished Lecture Series. bility, but there are contin- Technology and the Exxon- er awards are the W M Keck Founda- Texas A&M at Qatar interim Vice- uing questions about the Mobil Chair Professor at the tion Engineering Teaching Excellence Dean and COO Dr Ann Kenimer intro- technology — including the National University of Singa- Award in 1994; the American Society duced Elimelech, who is Director of the energy requirements for pore. of Civil Engineers Walter L Huber Civ- Environmental Engineering Program process operation. Elime- His research interests in- il Engineering Research Prize in 1996; and the Roberto Goizueta Professor lech’s lecture explored the clude engineered osmosis the Association of Environmental Engi- of Environmental and Chemical Engi- energy efficiency of desalination and for sustainable production of water and neering and Science Professors Fron- neering at Yale University. presented possible solutions to re- power; environmental applications and tier Award in Research in 2006; elec- In his talk on “Energy Efficien- duce those energy demands. implications of nanomaterials; mem- tion to the Connecticut Academy of cy of Desalination Processes,” Elime- Elimelech received his PhD from brane separations for desalination and Sciences in 2006; the 2008 American lech said that seawater and brack- Johns Hopkins University in 1989 in en- water reuse; and water and sanitation Institute of Chemical Engineers Law- ish water desalination is an important vironmental engineering. Prior to join- in developing countries. rence K Cecil Award in Environmental way to alleviate the global problem ing Yale, Elimelech was a visiting asso- He received the 2005 Athalie Ri- Chemical Engineering. SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 | 05 COMMUNITY Qatar Shell offers unique opportunities to Qataris

he oil and gas industry is at the take up, you always have a solid sup- core of Qatar’s economy, and port network to guide you through it.” the energy sector presents an Having spent his first two years Tideal platform for Qatari na- at Qatar Shell with the offshore team tionals to contribute to the develop- working on the drilling rig, platforms ment and success of their nation. and barge, he has since travelled Following his graduation from the to several Shell global locations. Al University of Manchester, Mohammed Rayahi now shoulders the responsi- Al Rayahi found himself considering bility of managing the maintenance several job offers in Qatar but decid- of the utilities unit at Pearl GTL, man- ed to join the energy sector, with Qa- aging and appraising a team of 42 tar Shell. people. “I was very fortunate to find multi- “Pearl GTL is divided into proc- ple employment opportunities in Qa- ess blocks ranging from Feed Gas tar as a fresh graduate, but I chose Processing units to Liquid Process- Qatar Shell because it offered the best ing units. My block interfaces with all development programme, which indi- process blocks and provides them cated to me that it is an organisation with utilities (Air, Steam, Water and that takes care of its employees,” he Power).In my role I’m responsible for said. maintaining the biggest air separa- Al Rayahi joined Qatar Shell in 2007 tion and water treatment units in the as part of the organisation’s Gradu- world, to ensure the successful crea- ate Programme. Through a combina- tion of GTL products,” he said. “My job tion of his hard work, personal ambi- requires me to drive efficiency to en- tion and structured development and sure the production plant continues support, he is now the Utilities Main- to operate successfully. I am proud of tenance Manager at the Pearl Gas to my role because Pearl has made Qa- Liquids (GTL) plant, the world’s largest tar the GTL capital of the world, and that you can tap into for professional Human Development Pillar of the Qa- GTL plant built in partnership with Qa- the plant’s output continues to con- support, collaboration and guidance,” tar National Vision 2030 through Qa- tar Petroleum. tribute to the realisation of the Qatar he said. “Working for Shell has made tarisation. “I find that Qatar Shell offers unique National Vision 2030.” me more culturally aware because I’ve “I’m proud to be part of Qatar Shell opportunities to Qatari nationals While his eight-year journey at had such a rich experience alongside because it is an organisation that and for those who seek to challenge Qatar Shell has seen Al Rayahi grow people of various nationalities, which cares about its workforce and the de- themselves and are willing to proac- professionally,international assign- has instilled a number of positive val- velopment of its people,” added Al tively develop, there is an abundance ments in and have ues in me both professionally and per- Rayahi. of opportunities,” said Al Rayahi. “As contributed greatly to his personal sonally, all of which complement my “Working at Pearl GTL is a true priv- you move through the organisation growth through exposure to Shell’s existing Qatari values.” ilege, and I am proud to be part of an across different roles you meet var- extensive and diverse professional With about 300 Qataris within Qa- organisation that nurtures Qatari tal- ious people who will support your network. tar Shell, holding technical and com- ent and supports its growth, while growth at every stage of your techni- “The networks you build in Shell mercial positions at all levels of the making real contributions to my coun- cal and leadership development. Re- through groups such as the Young company, Al Rayahi is one example of try, because at Qatar Shell we im- gardless of what new challenge you Shell Network are an invaluable asset how Qatar Shell seeks to support the pactQatar together.”

Qatar Indonesian Angklunger bids farewell to patron

The Qatar Indonesian Angklunger (QIA) organised a gathering at The Pearl Qatar to bid farewell to one of Angklunger’s players and the Patron of QIA, Endang Deddy Hadi, wife of Indonesian Ambassador, Deddy Saiful Hadi, who is completing his tenure in Qatar this month. QIA is an “Angklung” group which was created in 2012 in Doha by Indonesian ladies who like arts and cultural activities. Angklung is a bamboo musical instrument originated from West Java, . In 2010, Unesco officially recognised Indonesian Angklung as a Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity. 06 | SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 MARKETPLACE

Al Jaber Opticians organises year-end party

Al Jaber Opticians celebrated 5th year-end party at Oryx Rotana on Friday. The owners and staff gathered to celebrate the success of the company last year. During the event, the staff who worked hard and contributed to the success of the company were honoured. Chairman Mohammed Jassim Hassan Al Jaber headed the owners team.

Marriott releases trailer for Two Bellmen Two short film

W Marriott & Resorts to take great care of each and eve- and ’s Con- ry guest who walks through our doors, Jtent Studio released the exclu- and Two Bellmen Two provides an en- sive trailer for the second instalment tertaining glimpse into the life of the of the Two Bellmen Two short film. bellmen – capturing the lengths that Shot on location at the world’s tall- our associates will go to make that ex- est hotel,JW Marriott Marquis Hotel perience unforgettable.” Dubai, Two Bellmen Two reflects JW Slated to premiere on February Marriott’s commitment to luxury guest 4, the Content Studio’s fourth origi- service, providing an entertaining and nal short film stars award-winning in- theatrical inside look into the action- ternational actress Freida Pinto and packed world of two bellmen. sees the return of bellmen Gage and The trailer can be viewed at ht- Christian, played by Hollywood ac- tps://youtu.be/EyAE9k8YAkY tors and stuntmen William Spencer “Our bellmen are often the first and Caine Sinclaire. Other cast mem- to welcome our guests to JW Marri- bers include popular Dubai comedian ott,” said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice-President, Ali Al Sayed, actor Darin Toonder and Colombo Restaurant proprietor ALM Ishak with Sri Lankan Ambassador Professor Luxury Brand Management at Marri- a cameo from JW Marriott’s celebrity Dr W M Karunadasa during the opening. ott International. “Our associates are brand partner and event planner Co- known for going above and beyond lin Cowie. Sri Lankan envoy opens Colombo Restaurant

rofessor (Dr) W M Kuranadasa, gradual development of the chain of Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qa- restaurants. He wished Ishak and the Ptar was the special invitee at management the very best in all their the opening of Colombo Restaurant’s future endeavours. new branch at Plaza Mall, Asia Town in Colombo Restaurant is one of the Industrial Area. leading Sri Lankan restaurant chains ALM Ishak, proprietor of Colombo that currently operates in many lo- Restaurant, welcomed the ambassa- cations in Doha, including branches dor and other guests. in Barwa Village, Azeeziya, Al Khor, The ambassador addressing the Saneyya Street No 10 and 23 . gathering said that he was impressed A large number of guests and well with the new branch settings and wishers were present. SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 | 07 FOOD

A diet is simply a routine of daily food preparation and should not be based on negatives when there are so many fantastic foods that are available in every region of the world

By Sahana Ghosh IANS

n inveterate traveller, ac- claimed Australian chef Chris- tine Manfield is known for her Alove of Indian spices. Trac- ing the country’s culinary traditions through her books, the celebrated trav- el and food writer lists the humble flat mortar and pestle (sil batta in Hindi) as one of her favourite kitchen hacks and swears by the use of instinct in cooking by Indian mothers. “How to grind a masala spice paste properly using a flat stone mortar and pestle. Sadly I don’t have one at home as they are too heavy to be moved, let alone take in my luggage,” Manfield said in an email interaction when quizzed on Mortar-pestle top Indian her favourite kitchen hack from India. Dubbed as Sydney’s ‘Spice Queen’, the Tasting India author and restaura- teur also mentioned what makes her a kitchen hack for Manfield more confident cook. “I love how Indian mothers cook in- stinctively, passing down heirloom fam- old restaurateur said: “Ours is in the ative to the immediate local audience aware of India and awaken the desire ily recipes by guiding and talking. Fol- choice we have available to us, with — to avoid homogeneity. A diet is sim- to visit both these incredible countries lowing this example has allowed me to every country represented by its food ply a routine of daily food preparation while fostering respect for its traditions cook confidently and trust my palate in local restaurants (we are a land of and should not be based on negatives and diverse food cultures. and instinct,” Manfield said. immigrants since white settlement), so when there are so many fantastic foods On gender bias in the food indus- If the chef’s expansive portfolio (au- we are spoilt for choice. India’s diversi- that are available in every region of the try, the veteran chef felt “there is a long thor of over 10 books, food manufac- ty is the rich heritage of its regional cui- world,” she said. In her latest book, A way to go to shift mainstream attitudes turer, owner of now-shut multi-hatted sines and wonderful home cooking and Personal Guide to India and Bhutan, and behaviour”. “It’s an industry that restaurants) doesn’t ring a bell, try re- its love of spice.” which will be launched at the Apeejay demands huge sacrifices, toughness of capping the MasterChef 2012 Busy with a range of interesting Literary Festival 2016, Manfield attitude and resilience, throws up daily finale when her signature dessert ‘Gay- projects — from pop-up restaurants, provides “a comprehensive travel guide challenges and gives immense rewards. time Goes Nuts’ hogged the limelight as guest chef appearances, writing, lots of for both countries from my first hand We should be encouraging and nurtur- the deciding dish. ”More than anyone, travel for work and pleasure, hosting in- experiences, listing my personal favour- ing our young people to step up to the the Indian audience is the most ob- timate group tours to India, Bhutan and ites for where and what to eat, where mark, to be great team players, to reach sessed with this TV show,” noted Man- Southeast Asia, mentoring young chefs to sleep, travel tips and essential sights.” for the stars, to achieve excellence re- filed, pointing out there are probably — Manfield cautions against food fads. Her intention is to encourage read- gardless of gender and without bullying, more differences than similarities be- “Fads can be dangerous, usually me- ers to step outside their comfort zone, harassment or macho behaviour.” tween Indian and Australian cuisine. dia driven, and lacking any real sub- to engage and explore new frontiers “The starting point is not to general- Explaining the contrasts, the 61-year stance and predictions should be rel- and to make brave choices, to become ise about gender,” Manfield concluded. 08 | SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 FASHION

By Stephen Pulvirent Bloomberg A less flashy vintage Rolex

t’s the start of a new year. Everyone’s resolving to slim down, get things to- you can wear with anything gether, be better in 2016. The Rolex IExplorer is a handsome vintage watch to go along with your restraint. And it will definitely outlast those reso- lutions—sorry. The Explorer has pretty lofty origins. In 1952, a few prototype watches were made for Edmund Hillary’s historic first ascent of Mount Everest. The watch Hillary wore, which has a white dial, tri- angular markers, and alpha-style hand, is sitting in the museum of a watch store in Zurich. It doesn’t look like the one here because a year after the Hil- lary watch was made, Rolex recon- figured the aesthetics. In 1953, it is- sued the first watches with “Explorer” on the dial. A few models of Explorer were made in the 1950s, but it was in 1963 that the ref. 1016 came out. This is, without a doubt, the most iconic Ex- plorer watch. It’s the one most collec- tors look for. (And it’s the most direct predecessor to today’s Explorer.) Unlike other vintage Rolex sport watches, the Explorer doesn’t have a coloured metal bezel that can fade and change over time, giving it a clean- er (if slightly less charming) look. At 36 millimetres, it’s also smaller than something like the Submariner or GMT , making it a little more versatile. On a leather or crocodile strap, it can easily do double-duty as a dress watch. The Explorer’s style of case also dif- fers from other Rolex sport watches. Instead of the thick lugs with curved bevels along the edges, the 1016 has a case with softer swooping lugs. They should be polished on the sides and evenly brushed on top, with the holds sitting right in the middle and not too close to the edges. If they’re off to one side or too near the edge, you know the case has been overly pol- gle, and 3-6-9, are all even and original, look perfectly even. The movement in- the box and paperwork it original- ished. with a soft creamy hue. The hands are side this 1980s Explorer has hacking ly sold with. This might not make the This example is near- perfect, a also original, although they have faded seconds, meaning that the seconds watch more fun to wear, but these lit- great example of what this watch to a shade darker and slightly yellower hand stops moving when you pull out tle accoutrements add collector value, should look like. than the markers. the crown to set the time. This lets you and they’re certainly nice to have. Over The dial, too, is great on this exam- The contrast is nice looking, though set the watch more accurately. the long term, they should improve the ple. The luminous stick markers, trian- some collectors prefer everything to As a bonus, this watch comes with watch’s value. SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 | 09 HEALTH & FITNESS

residents and attending doctors, while those in surgery also preferred louder music than those in anaesthesiology. Anaesthesiologists must process audiovisual alarms during procedures, so softer volumes make sense, Conrad said. Faster, louder music may be more suited to the prolonged motor per- formance required of surgery. “A team’s ability to effectively com- municate and function as an integrat- ed unit is one of the most important determinants of success and is critical to the delivery of high-quality medical care, avoidance of medical errors, and management of unexpected surgi- cal events or crises, particularly at the surgeon-anaesthesiologist interface,” Conrad said. “Based on our study, given music’s impact on team dynamics, the use of music in the OR requires careful con- sideration and discussion among team members to ensure that the needs of all are being met,” he said. Anaesthesiologists like blues, Surgery providers most often se- lect the music that plays in the OR, he noted. “While executive decision-mak- ing can contribute to efficiency in the surgeons prefer top 40 hits OR and may also create a sense of con- trol that is an important stress-reliev- ing mechanism, surgical providers must recognise the significant differences By Kathryn Doyle cally complex skills while also requiring that exist between the different provid- Reuters broad team coordination to synchro- ers in the operating room,” Conrad said. Nurses and surgeons nize tasks.” Collective decision making is the tended to prefer music The researchers gave musical pref- best way to choose music in the OR, he erence questionnaires to 282 preop- said. “Healthcare providers may not be usic is common in operat- at higher volume than erative patients and 390 providers, in- aware of the music preferences of pa- ing rooms, with patients and residents and attending cluding attending doctors, residents tients and their staff colleagues,” said providers generally agreeing doctors, while those in and nurses in anaesthesiology and sur- Linda L Chlan, associate dean for nurs- Mthat it’s a positive addition, gery. ing research at the Mayo Clinic in Ro- but they may part ways on the best surgery also preferred Three-quarters of patients report- chester, Minnesota, who was not part type of music to promote successful louder music than those ed a high level of music enjoyment, of the new study. surgery, a new study suggests. in anaesthesiology. and most often favoured rock, classi- Patients who will be awake during US researchers surveyed doctors, cal and top 40 genres. The operations surgery may want to use headphones nurses and patients and found differ- they were having ranged from very mi- so they can listen to their preferred ences — for instance, anaesthesiolo- nor to major surgery. music to reduce anxiety, not the music gists more often prefer blues or jazz centration and communication in the More than 40 percent of patients chosen by the healthcare team mem- at lower volume, while surgeons like to operating team, he said. thought music should be played often bers, Chlan said. pump up the volume of top 40 hits. “We were astonished by how signifi- in the operating room, and most felt “Practically speaking, our results “Because music is frequently played cant the differences in musical prefer- the music choice should be up to the suggest that classical music in partic- during operations, we believe that the ences (genre, tempo, volume) by speci- surgeon or operating team. ular, when played at an appropriate implications of music in the (operating ality (surgery vs anaesthesiology) and Most providers also rated music en- volume, could be a suitable option for room) are clinically relevant and need professional status (attending physi- joyment highly, the study team reports the heterogeneous work environment to be better researched,” said senior cian vs resident vs nurse) were,” Con- in the journal Surgery. of the OR,” Conrad said. “While it may author Dr Claudius Conrad of The Uni- rad said by email. Attending doctors tended to prefer not be the best option for each indi- versity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer “As surgeons we strive to make the classical music over other genres like vidual provider, it might be one of the Center in . operating room the safest place pos- hip-hop or electronic music. best ‘common denominators’ in music Patients seemed to intuitively un- sible for our patients,” he said. “Sur- Nurses and surgeons tended to choice for the heterogeneous environ- derstand that music can improve con- gery demands cognitively and techni- prefer music at higher volume than ment of the operating room.” 10 | SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 ENTERTAINMENT Anomalisa contemplates desire and loneliness

By Ann Hornaday The Washington Post

here’s a special place in mov- ie heaven for Charlie Kaufman. The writer of such beguiling Tmind trips as Being John Malk- ovich, Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind — who made his directorial debut with the confound- ingly gnarly Synecdoche, New York — Kaufman represents something rare in filmmaking: genuine originality. Cerebral, sensitive, sometimes ex- cruciatingly erudite, he’s a philosopher king among denominator-lowering commoners. He’s high-minded, which would be obnoxiously off-putting were it not for the note of tender melan- choly that graces his work like a pale, just-bloomed bruise. With Anomalisa, Kaufman engages in yet another feat of sad and satirical fantasy about people trying to get out of their own heads. As the film opens, a customer-experience expert named Michael Stone is flying to Cincinnati to David Thewlis voices Michael Stone and Jennifer Jason Leigh voices Lisa Hesselman in the animated Anomalisa. attend a professional convention and flog his new book, How Can I Help You directed with Duke Johnson — are “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” followed famous chili and zoo. And Kaufman in- Help Them? weird, mesmerizing and very funny, re- by perhaps the most disarmingly hon- cludes a dream sequence that takes On the plane, in the taxi from the calling Lost in Translation in their pre- est sex scene in the history of puppet- Michael’s already bizarre journey into airport, at his upscale hotel, Michael cise evocation of the rituals, creeping ry, brims with equal parts strangeness the realms of nightmarish horror. It’s submits to the usual small talk. Judging annoyances and numbing dislocation and sincerity. at this point that Anomalisa takes a from the way people look at him in the of travel. Both Thewlis and Leigh play it ab- pessimistic, unreadable, finally equiv- hotel lobby, he’s something of a mi- Like that earlier film, Anomalisa solutely straight as Anomalisa unfolds ocal turn, becoming either a medita- nor celebrity. He makes his way to his pivots around a chance meeting that and viewers are invited to speculate tion on desire and romantic disillusion- room, fiddles around with the phone, Michael has with another traveller, a on what it all means. At first, the film- ment, a plea for individual identity and orders room service and looks out the woman named Lisa, who — unlike the makers seem to be wittily illustrating connection, or a hopeless portrait of window into the featureless night. great wash of anonymous faces and Michael’s own narcissism, with every- existential loneliness. So far, so banal. Except that Michael voices around him — manages to con- one who’s not him taking on the same Or maybe Anomalisa is none of the (voice of the British actor David Thew- nect with Michael on another, moving- generic blandness. But an encounter above. Whether or not Kaufman’s me- lis) is portrayed by a marionette-like ly specific level. As voiced by Jennifer soon after his arrival in Cincinnati sug- ticulously accumulated details add up puppet, as is every other character in Jason Leigh — currently on display be- gests that the conceit may have more to a grand unified conclusion, there’s Anomalisa. What’s more, those sup- ing brutalized, bloodied and abused to do with obsession, guilt and unre- no doubt he’s getting at something porting players all have the same face in The Hateful Eight — Lisa is a vivid, solved remorse. painfully familiar beneath his movie’s and share a flat, similarly affectless poignant character, a woman whose Anomalisa possesses a few run- self-conscious artifice: the unsettling voice that resembles Jimmy Fallon at insecurity and awkward sense of hu- ning gags that only add to its sense of question of just what it is that’s pull- his most soft-spoken. These opening mour elicit almost immediate protec- the surreal, mostly having to do with ing our strings, and who can possibly moments of the film — which Kaufman tive sympathy. Her a capella version of Cincinnati boosters touting the city’s love us despite our obvious cracks. makers accused of stealing song

lawsuit has been filed against Chase, thought CBS should pay royal- ty/ happy kitty/ purr purr purr. fee mugs, hoodies, T-shirts, toys and the makers of TV show The Big ty, reports aceshowbiz.com. The one used on the show only key chains. A Bang Theory over the owner- They filed a lawsuit last week in changes the order of the lyrics and The lawsuit said: “The ‘Soft kit- ship of the song Soft kitty. a federal court in Manhattan, saying the rest are the same. It was first ty’ lyrics are among the best known The song has become the show’s the “The Soft kitty lyrics have played sung in a 2008 episode by both Shel- and most popular aspects of ‘The Big character Sheldon’s comfort whenev- a prominent role in the development don and Penny before it was repeat- Bang Theory’. er he’s sick or troubled. and portrayal of one of the central ed in seven more episodes. They have become a signature Late poet Edith Newlin wrote lyr- characters in the programme.” The Big Bang Theory made the and emblematic feature of the show ics of the song Warm kitty in 1937. Her Newlin’s lyrics say: Warm kitty/ song so popular that CBS made a and a central part of the show’s pro- daughters, Margaret Perry and Ellen soft kitty/ little ball of fur/ sleepy kit- merchandise out of it, including cof- motion.” SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT Airlift: A salute to an unsung hero

By Troy Ribeiro IANS

Film: Airlift Director: Raja Krishna Menon Cast: Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Purab Kohli, Inaam-ul-Haq, Kumud Mishra and Prakash Belawadi Rating: ***1

Airlift is a human saga set in the backdrop of war-ravaged in August 1990, when Saddam Hussein attacks and takes over Kuwait, render- ing several thousand Indians homeless. How an otherwise shrewd and prosperous businessman named Ranjit Katyal (Akshay Kumar) rises to the oc- casion and selflessly leads the rescue operations to evacuate 1,70,000 Indi- ans, forms the crux of this over two- hour long film. Akshay Kumar as Ranjit Katyal, the unsung hero, is sincere and portrays the character credibly. He is a self-ab- sorbed businessman living in the lap of luxury one minute and a distraught family man the next. With equal ease, he brings out the frustration and fears of a helpless Indian in Kuwait trying to help his fellow countrymen. Nimrat Kaur as his wife Amrita fails as Sanjeev Kohli, Joint Secretary in ability of the subject, there is no ele- minds of the audience. to leave an impact as she seems dis- the Ministry of External Affairs, touch- ment of surprise for the viewer. It is on- He recreates the vulnerability of In- connected with her character and es your heart with an honest perform- ly the performances and the human dians and their indefatigable spirit with merely delivers her lines. ance of an Indian who answers the call pathos that keeps the viewer going. aplomb along with displaying a spec- The ensemble actors, with limited of duty. Priya Seth’s cinematography of the trum of human emotions in the hour screen time, manage to leave an im- The film starts off on a sluggish war scenes and destruction is praise- of crisis. pact: Purab Kohli as Ibrahim Durani is note, with a fairly slow pace and worthy, as she recreates the anguish The music in the film is perfuncto- natural and convincing; Inaam-ul-haq minimal drama, but picks up post and fears of the stranded Indians, right ry. The song, Mera nachan nu, conveys as the greedy and opportunist Major intermission and more than makes before your eyes, enabling you to relive the emotion, yet seems a tad forced as Khalaf Bin Zayed of Baghdad with a up for the dull first half with drama, those moments. it is picturised at an inopportune mo- quirky Middle East accent wows with action, emotion thrown in for good Raja Krishna Menon astutely ment. his performance; Prakash Belawadi as measure. wields the baton as a director, han- With minor flaws that can be over- George Kutty is every inch the disci- The graph of the story is flat and dling the powerful subject in its en- looked, Airlift is a well made film that plined but selfish old man in the Indi- lacks the peaks and troughs of a thrill- tirety with honesty and manages would definitely appeal to patriotic In- an camp in Kuwait; and Kumud Mishra er. Furthermore, owing to the predict- to evoke a feeling of pride in the dians.

Mallika Sherawat-starrer music video unveiled

usic video Dil kya kare (did The story is a heart-wrenching tale of ing to be a star. We have been working I love you?), featuring ac- love which ends in a dramatic climax.“It’s together for some time now developing Mtress Mallika Sherawat, was amazing how a 1970s classic Dil kya kare him as an artiste, songwriter and danc- launched on Friday. Using the sam- sits in beautifully with today’s contem- er. He is by far one of the most talented ple of the timeless hit Dil kya kare porary urban sound. Rishi Rich has done artistes I have worked with and I can- from the 1975 classic Julie, popular a fabulous job and young Dasu is defi- not wait for the world to hear and see producer Rishi Rich has laced the sin- nitely a star in the making,” Mallika said him.” Dasu is excited about signing his gle with New York-based artiste Am- in a statement. “Shooting the video in first deal with the Universal Music Group. rit Dasu aka Dasu’s vocals, turning it Goa was great fun and I’m very happy “I’m honoured to have a team that into a rhythm and blues/pop track. on how it’s turned out,” she added. works super hard and understands my The accompanying music video, Speaking on his latest protégé Dasu, craft with me on this journey. I truly directed by Nameeta Premkumar Rishi said: “I’m very excited to work with believe what Rishi and I do together (Imagik Media) and featuring Mallika this fine young talent Dasu. When I dis- is magical. People will be able to feel along with Dasu, was shot in Goa. covered him, I instantly knew he was go- that through our music.” 12 | SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 TECHNOLOGY How to use Twitter without going insane

By Sonny Bunch The Washington Post

ver the past few weeks and months (and years, really) there have been a series of Oessays/think pieces about the growing irrelevance or uselessness of Twitter. Google “quitting Twitter” and you’ll find stories about intellectual lumi- naries as varied as Salman Rushdie and Lena Dunham either quitting Twitter or thinking about quitting Twitter or quit- ting Twitter and coming back and quit- ting again. Most recently, there was Tues- day’s take by Annie Lowrey and Abra- ham Riesman, a pair of journalists at New York Magazine, entitled “Good-bye to All That Twitter.” Since there’s noth- ing that people who spend their whole day on Twitter love more than talking about spending their whole day on Twit- ter, there were many reactions to their Q-and-A style essay along the lines of “This is how Twitter dies: hemorhegging (sic) power users because it didn’t take abuse seriously.” Now, abusive people on Twitter are a problem and Twitter still hasn’t quite as Lowrey and Riesman seem to have for a better Twitter experience. This way figured out how to handle it. (And when done. I’ve actually made a few friends you can filter your messages so as to see Twitter does try to handle it, it makes sil- Never get in a serious on the service, which is not at all sad in only replies from people you follow, or ly missteps like “unverifying” (that is, tak- argument on Twitter, any way. But you get out of Twitter what people with verified accounts, or people ing away the blue checkmark next to the you put into it. And if what you put in- whom you have made a list for. You can name of) conservative journalist/gadfly vigorously monitor whom to it is “fighting with nobodies over stuff do this on web Twitter as well, but I’ve Milo Yiannopoulos, a move that prompt- you can see talking to you that doesn’t matter,” your Twitter expe- found it to be easier and more custom- ed much criticism and got the organi- and liberally apply the rience is going to be rather dreadful. isable on TweetDeck. This way you can sation taken to task by the Wall Street Note: This isn’t a “Twitter problem.” keep the comments section from com- Journal for dampening freedom of ex- mute button. If you follow It’s a “you problem.” ing to you. pression.) these three easy steps, The most important thing to re- But if you’re the sort of person (like But there’s not really much in Low- you will have a much member if you want to use Twitter with- me!) who doesn’t mind hearing from po- rey and Riesman’s piece that would be out going insane is this: No fight on Twit- lite randoms, the best thing you can ev- easily fixed by Twitter, the organisation. better time on Twitter ter has ever, ever been worth having. er learn to do is make use of the “mute” In it, we learned that sometimes people There has never been a time when two button. As the great Eli Lake once not- are mean to Lowrey (dismissively refer- people engaged in a serious political ed, there are people who have a lot of ring to her as “Mrs Ezra Klein” and oc- or philosophical or economic or artis- passion on Twitter. And I would hate to casionally “mansplaining” things to her) that his opponent doesn’t matter while tic discussion on the medium and came be responsible for diminishing the pas- and that Riesman needs to tell people implicitly stating that he, the New York away thinking, “Wow, my intellectual life sion of any of my more dedicated de- who are wrong on the Internet that they Magazine writer, is above this sort of is better as a result of that charade.” tractors: The world needs passion, even are wrong. thing. If I had to make a list of impossible if it’s misplaced. “I got into a fight on Twitter with a re- Petulant and prissy — but not exactly things that would never happen, “hav- Blocking these folks gives them a lit- viewer from a low-end culture site who wrong. As someone whose day job ex- ing a useful fight on Twitter” would be tle bit of a thrill (“I’ve gotten under their had some idiotic opinions about a car- ists at a website that is blissfully free of right at the top of the list. You simply skin!”), and you don’t want to do that: It toonist I enjoy,” Riesman wrote of the comments sections, I sometimes think can’t do it in 140-character bursts, and only encourages them to harass some- 140-character straw that broke his blue of Twitter as the place where the com- any “tweet storm/tweet essay” longer one else. The mute button is far superi- birdie’s back. “The reviewer is a person menters come to you (you won’t believe than five tweets should be punishable or, as they don’t know they have been of no major consequence in the critical how often I get mansplained to). The key by catapult. silenced so they continue to try to pester world, and the site is widely derided, but to using Twitter without going insane is So if you find yourself engaged in a you, not knowing that they’re screaming I still felt compelled to get into an argu- to realize that Twitter does not have to conversation and thinking, “My God, this into the ether. ment with her. I wasted nearly an hour be a conversation. In fact, it’s often at its other person is so wrong and here are So, to recap: Never get in a serious doing so and found myself exhausted af- best when it’s not a conversation. all the reasons why and why won’t they argument on Twitter, vigorously monitor terward.” This isn’t to say that you should with- just listen to me and admit it” ... step whom you can see talking to you and There’s something both cute and ir- draw from interacting with people en- away from your computer. Close your liberally apply the mute button. If you ritating about a writer who needs to de- tirely and use the site solely as a news- browser. Quit TweetDeck. follow these three easy steps, you will humanise someone who disagrees with aggregating service and megaphone Speaking of which: You should def- have a much better time on Twitter - I him, simultaneously reminding readers announcing when you have new work, initely use TweetDeck if you’re looking guarantee. SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 | 13 SCIENCE

If you don’t fancy the idea of living alongside up to 750 different types of arthropods, consider downsizing: Though a few large houses contained relatively small bug populations, the vast majority of houses with fewer than 400 morphospecies were below 2,000 square feet in size.

By Erin Blakemore The Washington Post

f you’re reading this at home, you are currently surrounded by arthro- pods — invertebrates with exoskel- Ietons and jointed legs. But just how many spiders, crustaceans and oth- er creepy crawlies live in the average American home? Until now, that ques- tion has been difficult to answer. A new study published in the scien- tific journal PeerJ seeks to change that. Unsatisfied with mere speculation about the types of arthropods that co- exist with humans, entomologist Matt Bertone and his colleagues decided to find out for themselves. So they head- ed to 50 homes within 30 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina. How many types of bugs This was no ordinary census. Armed with knee pads, head lamps, tweez- ers and vials of drinks, groups of ento- mologists scoured the superficial sur- live in your house? faces of each home, putting at least one of each different type of bug they could find in a vial to analyse later. They alongside around 100 distinct mor- the homes studied. Though a majority sis with which to compare arthropod came away with over 10,000 arthro- phospecies. of the homes (78 percent) did contain populations among different regions. pods of all sizes. Don’t freak over those numbers, large cockroaches, the variety that’s Now that the cast of characters within The first part of the research took said Bertone. “Most of these bugs are considered a true pest was only found homes has been identified, scientists place in private homes, but the analy- only a few millimetres long,” he said. in three homes overall. No bed bugs can try to figure out why they are able sis that followed put researchers and Indeed, the most common arthropods were found during the study, either. to live in homes to begin with. How bugs alike under scrutiny. Bertone and found were tiny. Over 98 percent of If you don’t fancy the idea of liv- do arthropods adapt to human envi- a colleague delved into the work of homes contained book lice, 96 percent ing alongside up to 750 different types ronments? Do they depend on specif- identifying each specimen in a lab be- housed dark-winged fungus gnats, and of arthropods, consider downsizing: ic microorganisms to help them sur- hind a glass pane at the North Caro- every home contained cobweb spiders, Though a few large houses contained vive? How do homes themselves filter lina Museum of Natural Sciences’s na- carpet beetles, gall midge flies and relatively small bug populations, the or trap bugs? ture research centre. They hooked ants. Of these, only the spiders ever vast majority of houses with fewer There’s an upside for home dwell- their microscope up to a monitor so grow more than an inch long. than 400 morphospecies were below ers, too. Bertone hopes that with a bet- visitors could see each specimen as it “They’re just milling around at the 2,000 square feet in size. ter sense of the arthropod population was identified — and ooh and ahh over edges of room, eating little bits of hair And don’t bother changing rooms in the average American home, peo- creatures like spiders, lice and flies. and dead insects. This isn’t something to escape: Every type of room sur- ple can spot outliers — like rare flesh The team didn’t count each individ- that should change people’s behaviour,” veyed contained bugs, and only five flies or strange beetles — more easi- ual arthropod found in a home; a po- he said. Rather than reaching for the rooms (four bathrooms and a bed- ly. “If you know a little bit about what’s tentially impossible task. Rather, they bug spray, said Bertone, people should room) of the 554 studied contained no in the home, it can give you clues,” he focused on types of bugs. The results be excited that they live alongside so critters at all. said. indicate a surprisingly diverse ecosys- many other species - more than he im- Bertone admitted that a super- Despite the fact that our homes tem within each house. The final count agined were possible inside these rela- ficial look at the arthropod popu- are apparently anything but bug-free, revealed no fewer than 579 arthropod tively inhospitable bug habitats. lations of homes in one region on- said Bertone, shining the spotlight on morphospecies, or species that can be Pests (or insects known to cause ly shows the tip of the bug iceberg. the arthropods that cohabitate with distinguished by their structures alone. some kind of injury, stress, or property But, he said, a sense of what’s nor- us might be able to help humans relax The average human household lives damage) were relatively uncommon in mal gives researchers a future ba- about the bugs they share space with. 14 SUNDAY 24 JANUARY 2016 CINEMA PLUS

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