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TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPUSC | 3 HEALTH | 10 BOLLYWOOD | 1111 DPS-MISDPS-M organises Eating red chilli Mohanlal pulled meme AAnnualn Science may help you out of depression:n: Exhibition live longer Director Email: [email protected] IT’S COOL! STAY SAFE P | 4-5 As mercury fell to 1.5 degree Celsius, the lowest temperature in country’s history, concerned authorities have come up with a list of do’s and don’ts to stay warm and safe while using heating appliances. 03 TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPUS DPS-MIS organises Annual Science Exhibition The Peninsula very great advancement in science is the brainchild of Eimagination and by taking this into consideration DPS-MIS organised its Annual Science Exhi- bition ‘QUEST-2017’on January 21. The event saw young innova- tors or inventors from classes III to X putting up approximately 740 participatory exhibits comprising working models, static models and research based projects. The occa- environment for sustenance on sion was graced by the Chief Guest Earth. He urged the students to ,Dr Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhay, an become environmental stewards environmental expert, President, and protect it for a better life in DPS-MIS Hassan Chougule, Vice- future. and constantly to inspire us to be responsible thinking among their President, Yasir Nainar and Director Principal, Asna Nafees, men- innovative and creative. Vice-Pres- students for the future so that they of Administration, Rocky tioned that DPS-MIS always ident, Yasir Nainar, appreciated the understand the importance of sus- Fernandes. encourages its students and it is a dedicated efforts of the teachers tainable development and shape Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhay pleasure to be associated with and the students. He stated that the their own environment for a better highlighted the importance of young minds who think differently schools should develop tomorrow. Kainat Foundation celebrates Basic Education Learning Day ainat Foundation celebrated initiated at village level by kainat Basic Education Learning Foundation to pay homage to Zakir KDay and its eighteenth Hussain,” said Shakil Kakvi said. Foundation Day on the 120th birth Seminars and cultural programmes anniversary of great educationist were held. Major attraction of the Dr Zakir Hussain, recently. programme was the Rural Science Shakil Ahmed Kakvi, Founder art and Craft Exhibition in which Secretary of Kainat Foundation, rural students showcased their tal- appealed to the federal Govern- ent. On this occasion, Mani Kant ment of India to declare February Thakur, former BBC correspond- 8 as “Basic Education learning Day” ent was awarded Ajmal Fareed in commemoration of Dr Zakir Memorial Award 2016 and Ajay Hussain birth anniversary . “Char- Kumar , Editor of Bihar Times por- ity begin at home, the basic tal, was also awarded Khursheed Education learning Day will be Kakvi Memorial Award, 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 Safety tips for heating your home Irfan Bukhari The Peninsula ith the abrupt fall in mercury, residents’ dependence on Wheating appliances has increased manifold and it prompted con- cerned authorities to guide people how to remain safe while staying warm dur- ing the chilly weather. More and more people started buy- ing electrical or space heaters with the onset of cold spell last Thursday. In view of this, experts warn of dangers that can happen due to careless handling. Market sources told The Peninsula that the sales of space heaters had mounted since the onset of ongoing chilly weather. “In fact the sales of space serious flame burns from house fires sus- heaters started with this fresh cold spell. tained while at home or in Earlier our stock was just resting on dis- accommodations,” said Dr. Rafael Con- play racks of the mall,” said an employee sunji (pictured), Director of the HIPP, of a hypermarket located at D-Ring road. which is the community outreach arm Officials from Hamad Trauma Cent- of the Hamad Trauma Center. er’s Hamad Injury Prevention Program Dr. Consunji explained that electri- (HIPP) on Sunday issued a list of best cal burns and fires are more likely to practices that can help residents stay happen with the incorrect use of elec- safe from possible accidents related to trical appliances for heating, while scald the use of heating devices. burns most often happen when bathing On Sunday, Qatar’s weather station or cooking with hot liquids. “Most vic- in Abu Samra recorded at early morn- tims of scald burns are very young or ing the lowest temperature in country’s elderly, because they are unable to phys- history at 1.5 degree Celsius. The new ically remove themselves from the record low temperature is the lowest scalding liquid’s path, and because their since the 3.8 degrees recorded in skin is much thinner and more sensitive Mesaieed in January of 1964. to high temperatures. They can sustain Qatar Meteorology Department said severe scald burns within a few seconds,” that the cold wave was a result of the he said. advancement of a high-pressure area and an air mass close to regions in the The Hamad Injury Prevention Pro- country. gram (HIPP) has shared the following “With the expected cold weather, basic recommendations when using some residents of Qatar have used addi- electrical or space heaters: tional means to stay warm at home and 1. Only purchase electric or space at bath time. Unfortunately, this may heaters from reputable stores and lead to a rise in the number of patients ensure the product is ‘UL’ certified, or with injuries due to accidents with their its equivalent. This will certify that the heating system. These include scald inju- heater meets international standards for ries, electrical or contact burns, and even safety. 05 TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 COVER STORY Pics: Salim Matramkot 2. Electric heaters are high-power young children during bath time. devices that must be plugged directly 2. When bathing children, espe- into a wall outlet. Plugging them into cially infants, the water must be mixed an extension cord, especially those thoroughly so it has a uniform tem- with multiple outlets, can lead to an perature. ‘Hot spots’ within the bath overload of the electrical system. This can cause scald burns. Always take the can cause the fuse to blow or even the water temperature (it must be no more overheating and melting of devices or than 45° Celsius) or ‘hand-test’ before wiring, which can in turn lead to a putting your infant into bath water. house fire. 3. Do not fill up the tub with your 3. Heaters must be positioned far child in it. Repeatedly feel the water away from flammable materials such temperature during use. as curtains, tablecloths, blankets and 4. Keep children out of the kitchen bedding. At least a three-foot or one- when cooking, especially when cook- meter distance is recommended. ing hot liquids like soups, stews and 4. Keep heaters away from heav- even coffee or tea. Create a ‘no chil- ily trafficked zones or play areas and dren’ zone within the house/kitchen teach children to avoid them. Electric so little ones know that they should heaters can be a significant source of not play in these areas. heat and can cause contact burns. 5. Do not carry a child and a hot 5. Make sure that automatic tim- beverage at the same time – this is ers on heaters are working. Timers can one of the most common reasons for help limit the duration that the unit is a child getting scald burns from hot fully powered and reduce the risk of liquids. Use a travel mug or cup with overheating and fire. a lid to reduce the chance of spilling hot liquids. To help prevent scald burns: 6. When moving containers with 1. Never leave your child, particu- hot food or liquids, let people know larly those under the age of one year, what you are doing (‘I am walking unsupervised in the bath. Your pres- with a hot pot of soup!’) and make ence within an arm’s length at all times sure you have a clear, unobstructed is the best defence against accidental and child-free path before scalding or drowning of infants and proceeding. 06 MARKETPLACE TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 Alfardan Premier Motors official transport provider of Qatar Total Open 2017 lfardan Premier Motors Co, support sports tournaments hosted the exclusive retailer of Jag- by the State. Auar Land Rover in the State A fleet of 45 luxury vehicles will of Qatar, announced that it is the ferry players and staff to and from official transport provider of Qatar the stadium in style and comfort. Total Open 2017. Jaguar Land Rover has maintained This marks seven consecutive the title of ‘Official Car’ for the pres- Cibulkova, ranked 5th, Karolína transport provider for the seventh years of partnership with Qatar tigious tournament for seven Plíšková ranked 6th from Czech consecutive year for one of the Total Open, which will take place consecutive years. Republic, the Spanish Garbiñe world’s top tennis tournaments.” from February 11 to 18 at Khalifa The 2017 Qatar Total Open will Muguruza ranked 7th, the Russian Saad Al Mohannadi, Tourna- International Tennis and Squash witness participation from tennis Svetlana Kuznetsova ranked 9th ment Director of the Qatar Total Complex. The event will host 32 champions across the globe. Seven and the British Johanna Konta Open, said: “We are excited to be players competing in the singles out of the 10 best players will be in ranked 10th. working with Alfardan Premier draw and 16 teams competing in Doha headed by the World No. 1 Samer Bou Dargham, Sales Motors who ensures that the play- the doubles draw. Angelique Kerber from Germany, Manager for Alfardan Premier ers and staff have a smooth and This partnership stems out of the Polish Agnieszka Radwanska Motors, said: “We are delighted to pleasant journey to and from their the company’s eagerness to ranked 3rd, the Slovenian Dominika be extending our role as official matches.” Honda CRF450R arrives in Qatar oha Marketing Services Company CRF450R Unicam engine has been devel- WLL (Domasco), part of Al Futtaim oped to achieve overwhelming Dand the distributor for Honda performance in the first 100 feet of battle, motorcycles in Qatar, is proud to announce offering increased power output and that the revolutionary CRF450R, the most allowing unparalleled traction.

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